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Eddie Rosario Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Cardinals - April 3
Published: Apr. 3, 2023 at 1:24 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Atlanta Braves and Eddie Rosario, who went 0-for-4 last time out, take on Jake Woodford and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, Monday at 7:45 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his last game (0-for-4) against the Nationals.
Eddie Rosario Game Info & Props vs. the Cardinals
- Game Day: Monday, April 3, 2023
- Game Time: 7:45 PM ET
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on fuboTV!
- Cardinals Starter: Jake Woodford
- TV Channel: BSMW
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +525)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +140)
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Eddie Rosario At The Plate (2022)
- Rosario hit .212 with 12 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 17 walks.
- Rosario picked up a hit in 44.0% of his games last season (37 of 84), with at least two hits in 13 of those contests (15.5%).
- He homered in 6.0% of his games in 2022 (five of 84), including 1.9% of his trips to the dish.
- Rosario picked up an RBI in 16 out of 84 games last year (19.0%), with two or more RBIz in three of those contests (3.6%).
- He scored a run in 25 of 84 games last year (29.8%), including scoring multiple runs twice.
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Eddie Rosario Home/Away Batting Splits (2022)
Cardinals Pitching Rankings (2022)
- The pitching staff for the Cardinals had a collective 7.4 K/9 last season, the worst in the league.
- The Cardinals had the ninth-ranked team ERA across all league pitching staffs (3.79).
- Cardinals pitchers combined to allow 146 home runs (0.9 per game), the third-fewest in the big leagues.
- Woodford will take the mound to start for the Cardinals, his first this season.
- The 26-year-old right-hander pitched in relief and threw two scoreless innings when he last appeared on Wednesday, Oct. 5 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Last season he finished with a 2.23 ERA and a 1.117 WHIP over his 27 games, putting together a 4-0 record.
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UCF Knights (18-14, 8-10 AAC) at Florida Gators (16-16, 9-9 SEC)
The Knights are 8-10 in AAC play. UCF is eighth in the AAC with 31.3 rebounds per game led by Taylor Hendricks averaging 6.8.
TOP PERFORMERS: Will Richard averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Gators, scoring 10.6 points while shooting 40.2% from beyond the arc. Colin Castleton is averaging 16 points, 7.7 rebounds and three blocks over the last 10 games for Florida.
Hendricks is scoring 15.3 points per game with 6.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists for the Knights. CJ Kelly is averaging 14.2 points and 2.1 steals over the last 10 games for UCF.
LAST 10 GAMES: Gators: 3-7, averaging 73.0 points, 29.2 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 7.1 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.8 points per game.
Knights: 5-5, averaging 73.6 points, 28.4 rebounds, 15.6 assists, 9.0 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.3 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-03-15T09:22:07+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/2023/03/15/ucf-florida-preview/36df2c2e-c305-11ed-82a7-6a87555c1878_story.html |
ATLANTA (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham is holding up the Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause as a shield as he tries to avoid testifying before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others tried to illegally influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis wants to ask the South Carolina Republican about two phone calls she says he made to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks after the 2020 general election, as well as the circumstances and logistics surrounding those calls. Raffensperger said at the time that Graham asked him whether he had the power to reject certain absentee ballots, a question he interpreted as a suggestion to toss out legally cast votes.
Graham’s attorneys have argued that the calls were made as part of his legislative duties and that the speech or debate clause gives him absolute protection from having to testify.
The legal back-and-forth has already delayed Graham’s testimony, which had been been set for Tuesday.
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE SPEECH OR DEBATE CLAUSE?
Under Article I of the Constitution, “for any Speech or Debate in either House,” senators and U.S. House members “shall not be questioned in any other place.” Simply, the provision — “approved at the Constitutional Convention without discussion and without opposition,” the U.S. Supreme Court wrote in a 1966 decision — is intended to protect members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts.
In a 1968 decision concerning a congressman’s conviction under a conflict of interest statute, the Supreme Court wrote that the provision’s intent was “to prevent legislative intimidation by and accountability to the other branches of government.”
WHAT DOES IT PROTECT?
The argument over whether Graham is protected by the clause in this case “is fundamentally about what kinds of acts are legislative versus what kinds of acts are not,” said Anthony Michael Kreis, a constitutional law professor at Georgia State University.
Actions like speaking on the floor of the House or Senate, introducing legislation, working on a committee report and acts of legislative fact finding are all clearly covered, he said. News interviews, publications unrelated to official duties, political activities and engaging with the executive branch are not covered, he said.
WHAT ARE GRAHAM’S ARGUMENTS?
Graham has argued that the calls to Raffensperger involved his duties as a U.S. senator and chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so he should have absolute protection from having to testify in this case. In court earlier this month, Graham attorney Brian Lea argued that the senator’s responsibility to decide whether to vote to certify Georgia’s election results, coupled with his shepherding of election-related legislation, made the calls part of his legislative duties.
WHAT HAS WILLIS’ TEAM ARGUED?
Prosecutors have argued that the calls are just their starting point. They have also disputed the notion that the phone calls were solely about legislative issues, saying that Graham was seeking to make changes to the way Georgia handled absentee ballots ahead of January 2021 runoff elections for U.S. Senate.
WHAT DID THE JUDGE OVERSEEING GRAHAM’S CASE SAY?
Graham asked U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May to quash his subpoena and rule that he didn’t have to testify before the special grand jury. Last week, she declined to do that, meaning Graham was still set to appear on Tuesday.
May noted that the clause doesn’t protect actions that are political rather than legislative. Even if she accepted that the calls were “comprised entirely of legislative factfinding,” and thus protected, “there would still be significant areas of potential testimony related to the grand jury’s investigation on which Senator Graham could be questioned that would in no way fall within the Clause’s protections,” she wrote.
SO WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW?
Graham appealed to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel of the appeals court on Sunday issued an order temporarily putting on hold May’s order rejecting Graham’s request to quash the subpoena. That also put his Tuesday appearance before the special grand jury temporarily on hold.
The appeals court sent the case back to May, instructing her to determine whether Graham “is entitled to a partial quashal or modification of the subpoena” based on the Constitution’s speech or debate clause.
May on Monday ordered the two sides to file briefs, with the final deadline at the middle of next week. She specifically asked them to “address whether, and to what extent, certain alleged conduct (including specific lines of inquiry on telephone calls) is shielded from questioning” by the clause.
And she asked them to discuss whether “informal investigative inquiries” by members of Congress are protected by the clause or whether it applies only to “investigative inquiries that originate from a more formal congressional source, such as an investigation authorized by a Senate subcommittee.”
THEN WHAT?
It’s hard to say. If she finds that Graham is not entitled to any protection from the speech or debate clause for this matter, she could rule that any questions that Willis’ team wants to ask are fair game, professor Kreis said. But if she finds that certain lines of questioning would infringe on his privilege under the clause, she could set “narrow guideposts,” he said.
Once May has ruled on this limited issue, the case will head back to the 11th Circuit for further consideration.
HAVE ANY OTHER POTENTIAL WITNESSES MADE SIMILAR ARGUMENTS?
Yes. U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, a Georgia Republican and Trump ally, also filed a motion in federal court seeking to quash his subpoena. His case was also heard by Judge May. During a hearing, Hice’s lawyers agreed that there were some questions he could be asked before the special grand jury that wouldn’t be protected by any immunity.
May sent the case back to Fulton County Superior Court. She said at the time that if disagreements were to arise over whether specific questions infringed on Hice’s federal immunities, he could bring the federal issues back to her to settle. It wasn’t immediately clear where that stands.
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Kinnard reported from Columbia, S.C.
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More on Donald Trump-related investigations: https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump | 2022-08-23T02:39:20+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/politics/ap-politics/whats-the-speech-or-debate-clause-cited-in-georgia-probe/ |
The 'No Risk, All Reward' campaign will educate real estate agents on ways to eliminate risk when prepping a home for market
POTOMAC, Md, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents and their clients, has kicked off a new integrated marketing campaign aimed at helping agents eliminate the risks associated with prepping a home for market.
The No Risk, All Reward campaign helps to instill certainty in real estate agents and their clients, highlighting Curbio's pre-sale home improvement service that gets agents the best possible outcome for every listing.
Risks for home sellers can range from housing market unpredictability to incorrect pricing strategies to delayed timelines on projects – all affecting the outcome of a home sale. Curbio enables agents to sell their clients' homes faster and for top-dollar through pre-sale updates, which are necessary for sellers to get a desirable outcome.
Curbio helps agents surpass seller expectations when it comes to home sale price and time on the market, ultimately generating more business leads. Agents who leverage Curbio can:
- Win 47% more listings
- Score an additional profit of $80k for their sellers, on average
- Sell homes 50% faster than homes sold as-is
- Save 140 hours of project management time
"In today's increasingly competitive housing market, sellers face more risk when listing their home," said Olivia Mariani, Chief Marketing Officer at Curbio. "Our goal is to arm agents with a pre-listing home improvement solution that will produce a desirable outcome for sellers and win agents more listings. We understand that, as an agent, maintaining a positive reputation and selling experience for clients is crucial when it comes to building business."
The marketing campaign will also feature a virtual conference for real estate agents, set to take place on February 15, 2023. The conference will focus on the changing real estate landscape and provide tips for agents looking to scale their business and fuel growth in 2023. Curbio will bring real estate coaches, broker owners, real estate agents and social media experts to dive into effective strategies for agents that will help decrease risk and increase rewards. Realtors can register for the virtual conference online through February 14.
As part of this campaign, homeowners will get a $500 cash card for all projects started between Jan. 30, 2023, and June 30, 2023, with promo code ALLREWARD. Realtors and homeowners who want to get an estimate can visit Curbio here.
To learn more about Curbio, visit www.curbio.com.
About Curbio
Curbio is on a mission to help real estate agents fix and update homes before they go on the market, so they sell quickly and for the best price, with zero payment due until closing. Founded in 2017, Curbio has quickly become the largest national home improvement company dedicated to pre-listing repairs, updates, and renovations. Curbio has modernized home improvement with an easy-to-use app that accelerates project timelines by 50%, while removing the delays, uncertainties and other frustrations that have plagued home improvement for decades. Their rapid time to listing, coupled with a turn-key approach and project ROI expertise, has made Curbio the most trusted fix first, pay-at-closing home improvement partner to thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, including eXp realty, RE/MAX, HomeServices of America, Long & Foster, @properties and many more.
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Flood experts all use the same language to convey risk: 10-year floods, 100-year floods, 500-year floods. But those intervals are often misunderstood, and climate change is making them less accurate.
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Flood experts all use the same language to convey risk: 10-year floods, 100-year floods, 500-year floods. But those intervals are often misunderstood, and climate change is making them less accurate.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-07-13T20:46:55+00:00 | kpcc.org | https://www.kpcc.org/2023-07-13/climate-change-is-making-the-way-we-talk-about-flood-risk-outdated |
Under Armour athlete and NBA superstar Stephen Curry is reportedly close to reaching a potentially $1 billion lifetime extension of his contract with the Baltimore-based athletic apparel brand.
The Golden State Warriors point guard, a two-time regular-season Most Valuable Player and scoring champion who’s widely considered the greatest shooter in league history, has nearly finalized the contract with Under Armour, Rolling Stone magazine reported in a wide-ranging profile of Curry.
Under Armour declined to comment Wednesday, saying in an email that the company does not disclose that level of detail on his contract.
Curry signed with the sports apparel and footwear maker in 2013 after a previous deal with Under Armour rival Nike expired. He had entered the ranks of Nike athletes when he joined the league but before becoming a superstar.
In September 2015, he extended the Under Armour sponsorship through 2024 and was given an equity stake in the brand.
Curry said at that time that he looked forward “to being part of the brand’s story for the rest of my playing career and beyond.”
After some friction with Under Armour in early 2017 after founder Kevin Plank praised then-President Donald Trump’s business philosophy, the company created the Curry Brand as a subsidiary in 2018.
Curry Brand shoes have contributed to Under Armour’s rise as a basketball brand, Plank said last month while addressing analysts during a quarterly earnings conference call.
Plank said during that call that Under Armour has continued to prove itself in basketball, outfitting 29 men’s and women’s NCAA tournament teams in March and through a sponsorship with 2021-22 NBA scoring champion and All-Star Joel Embiid.
“And oh yes,” Plank said, “having Stephen Curry, the reigning greatest basketball player in the world wearing UA footwear in partnership with building the Curry brand.”
Besides Curry, Under Armour has given a stake in the company to one of its most high-profile endorsers, legendary quarterback Tom Brady. In February 2021, as Brady headed to his 10th Super Bowl, Under Armour dropped an on-field contract with the NFL but said it had no plans to end or change its endorsement deal with Brady.
And like Curry, Brady had left Nike for Under Armour. A November 2010 agreement with Under Armour gave him a stake in the company from the outset. The seven-time Super Bowl champion has worn the brand’s apparel, including its football cleats and gloves, made appearances at its stores, been featured in its advertising campaigns and created his own line. He helped test the prototype for Under Armour’s “performance” sleepwear.
Brady makes an appearance in the brand’s new campaign, “Be The Athlete No One Saw Coming,” aimed at encouraging young athletes to look beyond comparisons. In the campaign, Brady encourages the next generation of athletes to “focus on being the best versions of themselves.”
() | 2022-09-14T20:08:57+00:00 | santacruzsentinel.com | https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2022/09/14/nba-superstar-stephen-curry-reportedly-close-to-signing-1-billion-lifetime-deal-with-baltimore-based-under-armour/ |
In partnership with Seattle Center, OL Reign, Sounders FC, and SeattleFWC26
SEATTLE, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Bite of Seattle by CHEQ announced it will host the ultimate watch party for the FIFA Women's World Cup™ game on July 21, 2023, starting at 5 p.m. PST featuring the first match between USA and Vietnam.
In partnership with Seattle Center, OL Reign, Sounders FC, and SeattleFWC26, the local organizing committee for FIFA World Cup 26 in Seattle, attendees will enjoy an incredible experience featuring player appearances, exciting giveaways, merchandise sales, and much more. The match will be livestreamed inside the Seattle Center Armory and free for the public to attend.
"We are thrilled to have Bite of Seattle returning this summer, and we are ecstatic about the exciting opportunity to host the FIFA Women's World Cup Watch Party at Seattle Center. It is truly a joy to bring the community to our campus for these events," said Marc Jones, Seattle Center Director of Marketing.
An exciting moment for Seattle, OL Reign has five players on the U.S. Women's National Team including defenders Alana Cook, Sofia Huerta and Emily Sonnett, midfielder Rose Lavelle and forward Megan Rapinoe. Recently, Rapinoe also announced she will hang up her cleats at the end of the 2023 season, marking the end of an era as she takes the pitch for her fourth and final World Cup.
"We are proud to have more players on the USWNT roster than any other club in the National Women's Soccer League," said Michelle Haines VP of Marketing at OL Reign. "We look forward to cheering them on together with our fans and encouraging everyone to take in all the Bite of Seattle festivities before and after the game."
The watch party starts at 5 p.m. and the game officially kicks off at 6 p.m. PST.
"Bite of Seattle offers a little something for everyone - foodies, music lovers, and soccer fans - we can't wait to welcome our community to the festival," said Tom Lapham, CEO, CHEQ. "We are honored to join forces with our friends at OL Reign, Seattle Sounders, and SeattleFWC26, to host this epic watch party at Seattle Center," added Ben Birns, Director of Partnerships, CHEQ.
The Bite of Seattle takes place on July 21 – 23, 2023 at Seattle Center, and is free to the public with a limited number of VIP tickets on sale now. Festival goers can download CHEQ at www.cheqplease.com before the event to access a map of all onsite vendors and order food in advance.
For more information on food and music, tickets and more, visit www.biteofseattle.com.
About Bite of Seattle
Seattle's premier foodie festival, The Bite of Seattle, returns July 21, 22, and 23 at Seattle Center and celebrates its 38th year! Featuring 200 vendors, 50+ musical performances, beer gardens, and more, Bite of Seattle is fun for all ages. Festival goers will enjoy bites from local restaurants using the CHEQ app to place mobile orders. For additional information about The Bite of Seattle, please visit www.biteofseattle.com or follow us on Instagram, @BiteOfSeattle.
About CHEQ
CHEQ is the first mobile payments platform for the restaurant and hospitality industry to enable social purchasing and gifting, allowing users to pay for and send drinks to one another for on-premises consumption. CHEQ allows friends to send food and drinks to each other in real time from anywhere in the world. It connects consumers and businesses to create frictionless, amazing in-person experiences. CHEQ's universal ordering and payment app can be used by any restaurant, café, bar, or stadium to make transactions fun, easy, and worry-free. To learn more about CHEQ visit www.cheqplease.com or follow us on Instagram, @CheqPlease
About Seattle Center
Connect to the extraordinary at Seattle Center, an active civic, arts, and family gathering place in the core of our city and region. Seattle Center's 74-acre campus, centered around the International Fountain, is part of the Uptown Arts & Cultural District and home to Climate Pledge Arena; more than 30 cultural, educational, sports, and entertainment organizations; and a broad range of public and community programs. In everything it does, Seattle Center's mission is to create exceptional events, experiences, and environments which delight and inspire the human spirit to build stronger communities.
About the SeattleFWC26:
SeattleFWC26 is the local organizing committee for Seattle's participation as one of the 16 host cities selected for the FIFA World Cup 26™. As a not-for-profit organization, SeattleFWC26's vision is to foster a lasting legacy for our region, guided by the spirit or soccer, innovation and inclusion. To keep up to date on the latest news and involvement opportunities with SeattleFWC26 please register at seattlefwc26.org/get-involved.
Bite of Seattle Media Contact: biteofseattle@feareygroup.com
CHEQ Media Contact: bite@cheq.io
Seattle Center Media Contact: Jayme.stocker@seattle.gov
SeattleFWC26 Media Contact: michellel@sea2026.org
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By COREY WILLIAMS and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Women who were sexually assaulted by former Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar filed a lawsuit Thursday saying school officials made “secret decisions” about releasing documents in the case.
The group of survivors and parents says the lawsuit seeks accountability — not money — from the university. They say the school refused to give the state attorney general’s office more than 6,000 documents for an investigation into how Nassar was allowed to get away with his behavior, and later wouldn’t turn over emails about the board of trustees’ decision-making. The school has said the documents are protected by attorney-client privilege.
“It’s really, really hard to heal when you know there’s still answers to a lot of your questions out there,” Nassar survivor Elizabeth Maurer said at a press conference Thursday in East Lansing.
Nassar was sentenced in 2018 to 40 to 175 years in prison after he admitted to molesting some of the nation’s top gymnasts for years under the guise of medical treatment. He was accused of sexually assaulting hundreds of women and girls.
Michigan State has been criticized for its handling of the Nassar investigation and its dealings with survivors in the aftermath of his arrest and conviction. The school has settled lawsuits filed by Nassar victims for $500 million.
Mark Bullion, a spokesperson for Michigan State, said in an email Thursday that the school does not comment on pending litigation, and that the school has not seen or been served with the new lawsuit.
The civil suit names the school and its elected trustee board, saying the decisions and “secret votes” by a public body skirted Michigan’s open meetings laws and the state Constitution.
“We contend that board members made a behind-closed-doors secret decision not to release the records in blatant violation of the Open Meetings Act,” victims’ attorney Azzam Elder said in a release.
Elder said at Thursday’s press conference that he has asked an Ingham County judge for a jury trial and that video deposition of the board members be allowed. “If you’re going to lie about it, at least have the guts to do it publicly,” Elder said.
The suit wants the school to turn over emails and other communications about decisions trustees may have made out of the public eye and to have a court declare that Michigan State violated the Freedom of Information Act, and to compel the university to comply with both FOIA and the Open Meetings Act going forward.
Attorney General Dana Nessel has asked the school to release the more than 6,000 documents to help shine a light on what the school knew about the abuse. She ended her investigation in 2021 of the school’s handling of the Nassar case because the university refused to provide documents related to the scandal.
“This is about who knew what, when at the university,” Nassar survivor Melissa Brown Hudecz said in a statement read Thursday. “We can’t heal as a community until we know that everyone who enabled a predator is accountable. By protecting the 6,000 secret documents and anyone named in them, the board is adding to survivors’ trauma with their lack of institutional accountability.”
Earlier this month, Nassar was stabbed multiple times by another prisoner in his federal penitentiary cell in Florida. The prisoner said Nassar provoked the attack by making a lewd comment about wanting to see girls play in the Wimbledon women’s tennis match while they were watching the tournament on TV, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The person was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the attack or the ongoing investigation and did so on condition anonymity.
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Williams reported from West Bloomfield, Michigan. | 2023-07-27T18:47:54+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/07/larry-nassar-survivors-sue-michigan-state-over-alleged-secret-decisions-on-releasing-documents.html |
New federal law allows rollover of unused 529 funds into retirement account
Rules vary from state to state
InvestigateTV - If you are one of the almost 16 million people who have funded a 529 college savings account, you could soon be able to roll any leftover money into a retirement plan.
The SECURE 2.0 Act, which became law in December 2022, changed the 529 account rules to allow up to $35,000 to be rolled over into a Roth IRA. The change will begin in 2024.
However, Robert Farrington, founder of The College Investor, said the rules are very strict.
“It is only for the beneficiary, not the account owner. However, you can change the beneficiary on these accounts,” explained Farrington. “So, let’s say you have more than $35,000 in the 529 plan. Then you change the beneficiary, and you can put it into another child, or the beneficiary could actually be yourself.”
It’s important to note that you still have to abide by the Roth contribution limits, which are $6,500-$7,500 per year. So, it might take five or six years to move all the money into the account.
Additionally, you can only move contributions that have been in an account for more than five years.
Farrington cautioned that every state is different and has their own 529 plan rules.
“So even though Congress now allows the roll over from a 529 plan to a Roth IRA, your state might not,” he explained. “And I think people need to remember that. Plus, every state is going to have to pass new rules to make this comply with their existing rules.”
You can review your state’s 529 plan here.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-20T20:30:38+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/04/20/new-federal-law-allows-rollover-unused-529-funds-into-retirement-account/ |
MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inceptor Bio, a biotechnology company advancing cell therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced a collaboration with University of Minnesota. The aim of this collaboration is to build a novel induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) platform that will accelerate Inceptor Bio's best-in-class next-generation cell therapies platforms. Under the terms of the agreement, Inceptor Bio will receive an exclusive license to the technology developed under this collaboration.
Inceptor Bio plans to advance multiple cell therapy products into clinical studies incorporating the iPSC platform into its proprietary K62 platform for CAR-M therapy, which increases the phagocytic capabilities of macrophages and supports an M1 anti-tumor phenotype, as well as its novel co-stimulatory domain, M83, for CAR-NK therapies.
"iPSC-derived cell therapies have the potential to enable the next frontier of cell therapies. We are excited to work with Dr. Beau Webber at University of Minnesota and his team to develop this unique platform," said Mike Nicholson, Ph.D., President and Chief Operating Officer at Inceptor Bio.
"The team at University of Minnesota is confident that Inceptor Bio is the right partner for building a differentiated iPSC platform to advance novel cell therapies," said Beau Webber, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology. "We are deeply encouraged by Inceptor Bio's progress in the cell therapy arena, and we look forward to being part of future developments to help cure difficult-to-treat cancers."
"This partnership is an important step in continuing to execute on our strategy of advancing cell therapies to bring a more positive prognosis and quality of life to patients with difficult-to-treat cancers," said Abe Maingi, Vice President, Business Development at Inceptor Bio. "We are thrilled to be able to develop and deliver on the promise of iPSC-derived cell therapies."
Inceptor Bio is a biotechnology company developing multiple next-generation cell therapy platforms to deliver cures for underserved and difficult-to-treat cancers. Inceptor Bio is building platforms in CAR-T, CAR-M, and CAR-NK. Inceptor Bio is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. More information is available at www.inceptor.bio.
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MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A man passed out in the bushes outside the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium after a game and, upon awakening, entered the team's clubhouse and stole electronics, a credit card, team memorabilia and other items, according to a criminal complaint.
Justin Bloedorn, 25, was charged Dec. 14 with felony burglary, online court records show.
His attorney, Jeffrey Murrell, declined to comment when reached by The Associated Press on Friday. The Brewers also declined to comment.
The complaint says Bloedorn attended a Sept. 8 doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants at Milwaukee's American Family Field, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. He said he drank at least 10 beers, passed out, woke up and got back inside the stadium by pulling on a door until it opened.
He found his way to the clubhouse and started taking stuff from the locker room, the complaint said. A team strength coach said items taken from his office included a laptop, iPods, headphones, a passport and a credit card.
A jersey and a shaving kit were taken from manager Craig Counsell's office, and an equipment manager said a game-used hat, an autographed bat, a 45-year anniversary 1982 signed bat, a replica World Series ring, and keys to the team's Arizona spring training facility were stolen from his office. Two game jerseys and a bag with baseballs and pitching devices were taken from the coaches' locker room, according to the complaint.
Bloedorn then ordered an Uber to take him home. His roommate told detectives that Bloedorn showed up early on Sept. 9 with a duffel bag stuffed with Brewers memorabilia, the complaint said. Investigators recovered most of the items from Bloedorn's apartment. | 2023-01-06T17:06:19+00:00 | tmj4.com | https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/stealing-home-man-accused-of-burglarizing-brewers-clubhouse |
Doug Howe, DSW President, to Succeed Roger Rawlins as CEO of Designer Brands Inc. Effective April 1, 2023
Rawlins to Serve as Strategic Advisor through March 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company" or "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced a planned CEO transition process. The Company's Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors" or the "Board") has appointed Doug Howe, President of DSW, to succeed Roger Rawlins as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2023, at which time Rawlins will step down as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Rawlins will continue to work with the Company for a twelve-month period in a Strategic Advisor role to facilitate a seamless leadership transition. This transition is the direct result of the Board of Directors' long-term succession planning with respect to the CEO role.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Roger for his leadership and unparalleled commitment to Designer Brands over the past 17 years," said Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman of Designer Brands' Board of Directors. "Roger has been at the forefront of Designer Brands' transformation from a shoe retailer to a brand builder. From launching DSW.com, which now accounts for over $1 billion in demand, to leading the acquisition of our Canadian operations and integrating a world-class design, sourcing and wholesale business, Roger has been instrumental in leading Designer Brands and has set us up for success in achieving our long-range plan. As a result of a comprehensive succession plan, we are pleased to appoint Doug, a strategic thinker with demonstrated history of driving results in the industry, to CEO. His experience across brand building, including merchandising, marketing, design, development, and planning give him the expertise needed to lead this next phase of Designer Brand's growth. The Board is looking forward to continuing this brand building journey with Doug's leadership, and we are very excited for this next chapter."
"I am honored to lead such a visionary team at Designer Brands, and I greatly appreciate the support of Roger, the executive leadership team and the Board," said Doug Howe. "I am focused on continuing to execute on the long-range plan the team laid out at our 2022 Investor Day to double the sales of our Owned Brands and maintain the sales of our National Brands, all while delivering with incredible speed and quality. I look forward to continuing to work with the leadership team, the Board, and our associates to further our strategy and grow even stronger as an organization."
Howe has more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry with deep experience in vertical brand and direct-to-consumer growth and currently serves as President of DSW and Executive Vice President of Designer Brands. Doug also has extensive background working across digital retail channels, department stores, and mass retailers. Howe joined the Company in May 2022, after four years as Chief Merchandising Officer at Kohl's, where he was responsible for buying, planning, product design and development, sourcing, and merchandising transformation efforts. Prior to Kohl's, he was the Global Chief Merchandising Officer at Qurate Retail Group, leading QVC's and HSN's product leadership agenda by identifying emerging trends and white spaces for growth, building brands through their discovery, introduction and cultivation, developing category strategies, and attracting top vendors. Doug also held leadership roles at Gap Inc. including product design and development of vertical brands, various merchandise leadership roles at Walmart, including SVP of Product Development, Strategy, Design and Development, and several senior merchandising positions at May Department Stores.
With Doug and Roger's assistance, management will conduct a comprehensive search to identify the next President of DSW.
"I want to thank Jay and Joey Schottenstein and our Board of Directors for the opportunity provided to me to lead this outstanding organization. It has been a privilege to lead Designer Brands on its journey to becoming a brand builder, and I am confident in Doug's experience, leadership and commitment to continue that path," said Roger Rawlins. "After 17 years with this organization and seven years as CEO, I am proud of the company we have built, pleased with our accomplishments, and humbled by the fantastic team with whom I've had the honor of working."
Also on January 5, 2023, the Company reiterated its fiscal 2022 financial guidance that was provided in connection with the third quarter 2022 financial results for the full 2022 fiscal year:
Designer Brands is one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of the most recognizable footwear brands and accessories, transforming and defining the footwear industry by inspiring self-expression across every facet of its enterprise. Through its portfolio of world-class owned brands, led by the industry-setting Vince Camuto brand, Designer Brands delivers on-trend footwear and accessories through its robust direct-to-consumer omni-channel infrastructure, featuring a billion-dollar digital commerce business and nearly 650 stores across the U.S. and Canada. Its retailing operations under the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company banners deliver current, in-line footwear and accessories from most of the largest national brands in the industry and hold leading market share positions in key product categories across Women's, Men's and Kid's in the U.S. and Canada. Designer Brands also distributes its owned brands through select wholesale relationships while leveraging its design and sourcing expertise to build private label product for national retailers. Designer Brands is also committed to being a difference maker in the world, taking steps forward to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the footwear industry and supporting our global community and the health of our planet through donating more than six million pairs of shoes to the global non-profit Soles4Souls. More information can be found at www.designerbrands.com.
Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as "outlook," "could," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "would," "seeks," "approximately," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates," or the negative version of those words or other comparable words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding leadership changes and the proposed benefits thereof, the objectives and plans of management, the execution of and benefits relating to the Company's long-range plan and strategy, and the Company's financial forecasts. Such statements are based on the Company's current views and expectations and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties related to the ongoing coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic, any future COVID-19 resurgence, and any other adverse public health developments; risks that recent inflationary pressures, including higher freight costs, could have on our results of operations and customer demand based on pricing actions and operating measures taken to mitigate the impact of inflation; uncertain general economic conditions, including inflation and supply chain pressures, domestic and global political and social conditions and the potential impact of geopolitical turmoil or conflict, and the related impacts to consumer discretionary spending; our ability to execute on our long-term strategic plans; our ability to anticipate and respond to fashion trends, consumer preferences, and changing customer expectations; our ability to maintain strong relationships with our vendors, manufacturers, licensors, and retailer customers; risks related to losses or disruptions associated with our distribution systems, including our distribution centers and fulfillment center and stores, whether as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on third-party providers, or otherwise; our reliance on our loyalty programs and marketing to drive traffic, sales, and customer loyalty; risks related to cyber security threats and privacy or data security breaches or the potential loss or disruption of our information systems; our ability to protect our reputation and to maintain the brands we license; our competitiveness with respect to style, price, brand availability, and customer service; risks related to our international operations, including international trade, our reliance on foreign sources for merchandise, exposure to political, economic, operational, and compliance and other risks, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; our ability to comply with privacy laws and regulations, as well as other legal obligations; risks associated with climate change and other corporate responsibility issues; and uncertainties related to future legislation, regulatory reform, policy changes, or interpretive guidance on existing legislation. Risks and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the time when made. Except as may be required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements included in this press release to reflect any future events or circumstances.
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SOURCE Designer Brands Inc. | 2023-01-05T14:15:12+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/01/05/designer-brands-inc-announces-planned-ceo-transition-reiterates-fiscal-2022-guidance/ |
There’s nothing friendlier than a bright smile and a happy face
From a young age, we’re taught that brushing our teeth at least twice a day is essential for preventing tooth decay, plaque buildup and giving us a fresh breath. But no matter how great or technologically advanced your toothbrush is, it can’t sufficiently get in between all the small spaces in your mouth.
Rinsing with mouthwash is a good start, but any dentist will tell you that flossing is arguably more important than daily brushing. Keeping tooth enamel clean is crucial, but if you don’t tackle what’s stuck between your teeth, it can have all sorts of health and hygiene implications. If the thought of fiddling with flossing thread puts you off, there are much better options, such as electronic and water flossers.
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The importance of flossing
When you eat, your teeth pulverize anything in their path. While the majority of food matter makes its way down your throat, some small bits and pieces remain behind. These are often stuck in between your teeth and can be effectively removed through brushing. If your teeth are so close together that a toothbrush’s bristles can’t get in between, trapped particles start to decay, leading to halitosis. That’s why it is incredibly important to floss at least once a day.
“Flossing just once a day can have a big impact on your overall oral health. It removes plaque buildup and bacteria, getting into the spaces toothbrushes can’t reach — or where food is tightly lodged. It’s also crucial for keeping your gums healthy, which makes flossing an essential part of your daily routine,” explains Philips.
Best gadgets to make your teeth feel great and look clean
Philips Sonicare Power Flosser & Toothbrush 7000
There are few gadgets that give you a whole-mouth deep clean like this cordless flosser. The set includes the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser and the Philips Toothbrush System 7000. The flosser features a quad-stream tip that jets four streams of water in between your teeth and along the gumline. During testing, we found it easy to use — it cleans incredibly well and the charging dock is sturdy.
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Listerine Ultraclean Access Snap-On Flosser
If you’re looking for a low-tech option or something that can keep your teeth clean while traveling, this flosser is a solid choice. It has a comfortable handle and non-slip coating, making it easier for you to reach all the small spaces where food can get stuck. It comes with an additional pack of 28 mint-flavored replacement disposable heads.
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Phillips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 Rechargeable Toothbrush
This cordless toothbrush is one of the best gadgets you can get for a perfectly white smile. It features three cleaning modes, comes with two additional heads and includes a handy carry case. The head has pressure-detection technology, letting you know when you’re pushing too hard. During our testing, we found it to be a fantastic entry-level electric toothbrush, and the battery lasted about two weeks.
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Oral-B iO Series 5 Electric Toothbrush
This electric toothbrush might be one of the more affordable oral gadgets, but it gets the job done easily. It includes an additional brush head, a charging station and a handy carry case. It has five brushing modes, two suitable for people with sensitive teeth or gums. The toothbrush has a pressure indicator and a two-minute timer. During testing, we found that it cleaned much better than a traditional toothbrush, and the AI that helps with tooth coverage is amazing.
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Nicwell Smart Oral Irrigator Flosser
Looking for an affordable water flosser with few bells and whistles? Then this water flosser from Nicwell is an excellent choice. It’s bulkier than others, but it produces up to 1,800 high-pressure water pulses per minute from the 6.7-ounce reservoir. It recharges with an included USB cable and comes with three standard nozzles, an orthodontic jet and a tongue scraper.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – With the bitterly cold weather coming up shortly in northeast Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Public Service is sharing tips to stay safe and warm.
Those who use space heaters are being reminded to keep them at least six feet away from flammable materials like drapes or blankets. You should also plug heaters directly into the wall rather than extension cords or power strips.
Electric blankets keep you warm, but WPS says you should turn them off when not being used, as pets can puncture wire insulation and cause damage.
Never use a stove or oven to heat your home. Not only is it inefficient, but it could also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Instead, you can open curtains or blinds when the sun is out to help warm your home. Close them at night to help retain heat and cut down on drafts.
With the expected snowstorm, WPS says you should safely brush away snow and ice from your home’s natural gas meter and vents. The extra weight can stress or crack meter piping, causing a natural gas leak. It can also clog appliance vents, trapping carbon monoxide indoors.
Power could go out at any moment, so it is essential to have an emergency kit with blankets, flashlights, and battery-powered phone chargers for your cellphone.
For more tips from the Wisconsin Public Service, visit their website here. | 2022-12-19T22:02:23+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/wisconsin-public-service-sharing-tips-to-stay-safe-and-warm-ahead-of-cold-temperatures/ |
HANGZHOU, China, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN; the "Company"), a leading new energy vehicle (NEV) dealership group under the brand name "Jiuzi" in China, today announced that its operating entity, Hangzhou Zhitongche Technology Limited ("Zhitongche"), has entered into a regional exclusive agency agreement (the "Agreement") with Shanghai Aiways Yiwei Automobiles Sales Co., Ltd. ("Aiways Yiwei"), the subsidiary of Aiways Automobiles Company Ltd. ("Aiways Auto").
Pursuant to the Agreement, both parties will collaborate to co-develop their retail distribution channels in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region ("Guangxi"), China. In the first two months of the one-year term starting on July 1st, 2022, Zhitongche will adopt its unique franchise model to complete the establishment of one Aiways flagship store in Nanning, the provincial capital of Guangxi, and 11 Aiways experience centers in other major cities in Guangxi.
"Following WM Motor and Baoneng Motor, this is another prestige brand with which we have achieved collaboration since the supplier expansion plan launched in early June 2022. It helps expand our nationwide footprint and establish influential presence in Guangxi", said Mr. Shuibo Zhang, CEO of Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. "Our nationwide retail network consists of 51 franchised stores and one company-owned store, as well as about 100 contracted agents. These 150 retail terminals are spread over 100 cities in 18 Chinese provinces, most of which are in eastern and southern coastal areas with rapid economic growth. Guangxi is currently one of our top performance provinces with 13 franchised stores and 9 contracted agents. We expect to establish beyond the 12 initial stores, which will contribute to our revenue growth in the foreseeable future, and continue to increase our presence in China. Following the path of being a sole regional distributor for different brands, we expect to enter into a similar agreement with Baoneng Auto in September and become Baoneng Auto's regional sole distributor in Zhejiang Province. Furthermore, I also see the potential to expand this "regional sole distributor" model to other Chinese provinces if the initial cooperation is proven to be fruitful."
"We look forward to working with Jiuzi to explore our domestic market," said Mr. Chao Guo, General Manager Aiways Auto. "As a Chinese smart EV start-up, Aiways has attained great success in the overseas market. Aiways' electric cars have entered 15 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Israel, Iceland, among others. Jiuzi will be one of our essential distribution partners to expand our domestic sales in China. We are impressed by Jiuzi's brand recognition in Guangxi and its competitive advantages in sales management and supply chain management."
About Aiways Automobiles Company Ltd.
Aiways Automobiles Company Ltd., headquartered in Shanghai, is a Chinese automobile manufacturer of electric cars founded in 2017 by the Chinese entrepreneurs Samuel Fu and Gary Gu. The global Aiways network comprises of a highly innovative, digitalized plant in Shangrao (China) with an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles, an R&D center and a design center in Shanghai (China), and a battery factory in Changshu (China) and the European Sales Centre in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit the Company's website at https://www.ai-ways.com.
About Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Hangzhou, China, and established in 2017, franchises and operates retail stores under the brand name "Jiuzi" to sell New Energy Vehicles ("NEVs") in third and fourth-tier cities in China. The Company mainly sells battery-operated electric vehicles and sources NEVs through more than twenty NEV manufacturers. It has 51 operating franchise stores and one company-owned store. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.zjjzxny.cn/.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. They are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and its other filings with the SEC.
For more information, please contact:
Stephen Tong
Email: jiuzi@mana-ir.com
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SOURCE Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. | 2022-07-12T13:26:16+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/jiuzi-holdings-inc-expand-franchise-business-become-regional-sole-distributor-aiways-auto-guangxi-china/ |
Andrew Benintendi Player Prop Bets: White Sox vs. Guardians - July 30
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 8:25 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
On Sunday, Andrew Benintendi (.310 slugging percentage in past 10 games, with no homers) and the Chicago White Sox play the Cleveland Guardians, whose starting pitcher will be Aaron Civale. First pitch is at 2:10 PM ET.
He strung together two hits (going 2-for-3) in his last game against the Guardians.
Andrew Benintendi Game Info & Props vs. the Guardians
- Game Day: Sunday, July 30, 2023
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Guaranteed Rate Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Guardians Starter: Aaron Civale
- TV Channel: NBCS-CHI
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +185)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +725)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +260)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110)
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Andrew Benintendi At The Plate
- Benintendi has 105 hits this season and a team-best OBP of .350.
- Among qualified hitters in baseball, his batting average ranks 20th, his on-base percentage ranks 37th, and he is 127th in the league in slugging.
- Benintendi has picked up a hit in 77.7% of his 94 games this year, with at least two hits in 28.7% of them.
- In 94 games played this year, he has hit a homer in just two of them.
- In 23 games this season (24.5%), Benintendi has picked up an RBI, and in five of those games (5.3%) he had two or more. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in one contest.
- He has scored in 40 of 94 games this season, and more than once 7 times.
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Andrew Benintendi Home/Away Batting Splits
Guardians Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Guardians has a collective eight K/9, the third-worst in MLB.
- The Guardians have a 3.88 team ERA that ranks seventh across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Guardians pitchers combine to allow the second-fewest home runs in baseball (108 total, one per game).
- The Guardians will send Civale (4-2) to the mound to make his 13th start of the season. He is 4-2 with a 2.54 ERA and 54 strikeouts through 71 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last appearance on Tuesday, the righty went eight innings against the Kansas City Royals, giving up one earned run while surrendering five hits.
- The 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.54, with 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 12 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .212 batting average against him.
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Top Warriors vs. Lakers Players to Watch - Western Conference Semifinals Game 1
Chase Center is where the Golden State Warriors (44-38) and Los Angeles Lakers (43-39) will match up on Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET. Jordan Poole is one of the players to watch when these two teams hit the court.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to look out for in this matchup on TNT.
How to Watch Warriors vs. Lakers
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 2
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Arena: Chase Center
- Location: San Francisco, California
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Warriors' Last Game
In their most recent game, the Warriors topped the Kings on Sunday, 120-100. Curry scored a team-high 50 points (and contributed six assists and eight rebounds).
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Lakers' Last Game
In their previous game, the Lakers beat the Grizzlies on Friday, 125-85. Their top scorer was D'Angelo Russell with 31 points.
Warriors vs Lakers Additional Info
Warriors Players to Watch
- Curry is averaging 29.4 points, 6.3 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game.
- Poole is tops on his squad in both points (20.4) and assists (4.5) per game, and also posts 2.7 rebounds. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
- Klay Thompson is averaging 21.9 points, 2.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game.
- Draymond Green leads the Warriors at 6.8 assists per contest, while also putting up 7.2 rebounds and 8.5 points.
- Kevon Looney posts a team-best 9.3 rebounds per contest. He is also putting up 7 points and 2.5 assists, shooting 63% from the field.
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Lakers Players to Watch
- Davis is the Lakers' top rebounder (12.5 per game), and he averages 25.9 points and 2.6 assists.
- LeBron James is the Lakers' top scorer (28.9 points per game), and he delivers 6.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds.
- Russell is putting up a team-best 6.2 assists per game. And he is delivering 17.8 points and 3 rebounds, making 47% of his shots from the floor and 39.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.7 triples per contest.
- The Lakers receive 7.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game from Jarred Vanderbilt.
- Malik Beasley is averaging 12.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, making 39.5% of his shots from the field and 35.7% from beyond the arc, with 2.9 triples per contest.
Top Performers (Last 10 Games)
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VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that Sweden’s NATO membership bid would not be ratified by Turkey’s parliament before October, but that he hopes for a swift ratification once lawmakers return from a break.
Turkey on Monday withdrew its objections to Sweden joining the alliance, a step toward the unity that Western leaders have been eager to demonstrate in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision by Erdogan was a significant move toward Sweden’s membership and came after days of intensive meetings.
Erdogan’s comments Wednesday were his first public confirmation of his decision to refer Sweden’s membership to parliament, where his party and its allies command a majority.
He said at a news conference at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, that the process would have to wait until after lawmakers return from a summer recess. The new session opens Oct. 1.
“The parliament is not in session for the upcoming two months … but our target is to finalize this matter as swiftly as possible,” he said.
The president’s apparent change of heart – after a year of blocking Sweden’s bid – came after Sweden pledged deeper cooperation with Turkey on counterterrorism and to support Turkey’s ambition to revive its EU membership bid. In addition, the NATO secretary-general said the alliance would establish a special coordinator for counterterrorism.
Erdogan highlighted these commitments, describing a draft roadmap of 17 articles framed by Sweden and presented by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to Erdogan when they met Monday.
“A bilateral security mechanism will be established at the ministerial level and we will increase our cooperation and collaboration in our fight against the terrorist organizations,” he said, referring to the new Turkey-Sweden deal.
“At the same time, Sweden will actively support the Republic of Turkey in the update of the customs union, visa liberalization and the membership process of Turkey to the European Union.”
Erdogan added that Sweden will help lift arms embargoes imposed on Turkey. “After those promises are kept, we will of course continue with (Sweden’s NATO) membership process.”
Finland has already become the 31st member of the alliance, and Sweden is on deck to become the 32nd. Both Nordic countries were historically nonaligned until the war increased fears of Russian aggression.
Turkey wants “this process to be over as soon as possible,” Erdogan said, referring to the ratification process. The deal would first be discussed by the parliament’s foreign affairs committee before going to a vote in the main chamber.
Erdogan must also win over the political parties aligned to his Justice and Development Party (AKP) that give him a parliamentary majority following elections in May. These include a small Islamist group, which on Wednesday said it opposed Sweden joining NATO as it “allows attacks on Islamic values” – a reference to the burning of Qurans during protests in Stockholm.
Erdogan also addressed a central point of contention over Sweden’s bid – what Ankara perceives as its soft stance on terrorism, particularly Kurdish militants and those it associates with an attempted coup against Erdogan in 2016. Turkey has also complained in the past about what it considers terrorist activity in other European countries.
Erdogan welcomed the creation of a “special coordinator” for counter-terrorism within NATO. “Fighting against terrorist organizations is our red line, so from now on we expect all our allies to show a principled stance in their fight against terrorist organizations,” he said.
Turkey’s agreement on Sweden has also been linked to Ankara’s efforts to acquire new F-16 fighter planes and upgrade kits for its existing fighter fleet from the U.S.
Both Turkish and U.S. officials have denied any connection but on Tuesday U.S. President Joe Biden signaled that the U.S. intended to proceed with the sale.
“I’m much more optimistic than I’ve ever been,” Erdogan said when asked about the F-16 deal.
“Mr. Biden stated that he will do his best and that he will follow this process and he said that he’s optimistic about it. But just as the parliament in Turkey has to ratify an agreement, in the United States the Congress has to ratify it.”
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Wilks reported from Istanbul, Turkey. | 2023-07-13T02:42:00+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/international/ap-turkeys-parliament-wont-ratify-swedens-nato-membership-bid-before-october-erdogan-says/ |
DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the "Company") today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results:
- Fourth quarter net loss of $220 million, or $0.37 loss per diluted share
- Fourth quarter net loss, excluding special items1, of $226 million, or $0.38 loss per diluted share
- Full year net income of $539 million, or $0.87 per diluted share
- Full year net income, excluding special items, of $723 million, or $1.16 per diluted share
- Record fourth quarter and full year operating revenues of $6.2 billion and $23.8 billion, respectively
- Liquidity2 of $13.3 billion, well in excess of debt outstanding of $8.1 billion
Bob Jordan, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Due to the operational disruptions in late December, which resulted in more than 16,700 flight cancellations, we incurred a fourth quarter pre-tax negative impact of approximately $800 million (or approximately $620 million on an after-tax basis), which resulted in a fourth quarter 2022 net loss. Despite the negative financial impacts in first quarter 2022 due to the Omicron variant and in fourth quarter 2022 due to the operational disruptions, we generated full year 2022 net income, excluding special items, of $723 million.
"With regard to the operational disruptions, I am deeply sorry for the impact to our Employees and Customers. We have swiftly taken steps to bolster our operational resilience and are undergoing a detailed review of the December events. In addition, our Board of Directors has established an Operations Review Committee that is working with the Company's Management to help oversee the Company's response. As part of our efforts, we are also conducting a third-party review of the December events and are reexamining the priority of technology and other investments planned in 2023.
"Based on current revenue and cost trends, we currently expect a first quarter 2023 net loss. However, we are encouraged by current booking trends in March 2023. Our 2023 plan continues to support solid profits with year-over-year margin expansion for full year 2023. We remain intent on achieving the long-term financial goals outlined at our December 2022 Investor Day. We also intend to regain our 51-year reputation for operational excellence. As ever, I am grateful for our Employees and their resilience and steadfast focus on Safety, Customer Service, and Teamwork. They remain the heart and soul of Southwest Airlines."
Guidance and Outlook
The following tables introduce or update selected financial guidance for first quarter and full year 2023, as applicable:
Revenue Results and Outlook:
- Record fourth quarter 2022 operating revenues of $6.2 billion, a 7.7 percent increase compared with fourth quarter 2019
- Record full year 2022 operating revenues of $23.8 billion, a 6.2 percent increase compared with full year 2019
- Fourth quarter 2022 operating revenues per available seat mile (RASM, or unit revenues) increased 14.9 percent driven primarily by record fourth quarter passenger yields, which increased 10.6 percent, coupled with a load factor increase of 0.4 points, all compared with fourth quarter 2019
- Fourth quarter 2022 managed business revenues were down 20 percent compared with fourth quarter 2019
While the Company's fourth quarter 2022 operating revenues were negatively impacted by approximately $410 million due to the flight cancellations in December, the Company's revenue performance leading up to the operational disruptions was strong and trending in line with previous guidance. Despite the flight cancellations, the Company had record fourth quarter operating revenues. As expected, fourth quarter 2022 managed business revenues remained below 2019 levels. The Company experienced sequential improvement from October to November, resulting in fourth quarter 2022 managed business revenues down 20 percent, compared with fourth quarter 2019, in line with previous guidance. In addition, the Company's fourth quarter 2022 operating revenues benefited from its loyalty program, including elevated point redemptions for flights and incremental revenue from its co-brand credit card agreement, as well as a continuation of increased take-rates for Upgraded Boarding following the digital self-service launch in August 2022.
Thus far in January 2023, the Company has experienced an increase in flight cancellations and a deceleration in bookings, primarily for January and February 2023 travel, which are assumed to be associated with the operational disruptions in December 2022. As a result, the Company currently estimates a negative revenue impact in the range of $300 million to $350 million in first quarter 2023. Encouragingly, booking trends have improved sequentially this month, including notable strength in Rapid Rewards® redemptions. Currently, March 2023 leisure booking and yield trends appear strong, and are trending in line with the Company's expectations at the time of its Investor Day in early December 2022. The recent improvements in close-in booking trends are encouraging, and the Company currently expects March 2023 managed business revenues to be roughly restored to March 2019 levels.
Fuel Costs and Outlook:
- Fourth quarter 2022 fuel costs were $3.18 per gallon1—in line with previous guidance—and included $0.03 per gallon in premium expense and $0.35 per gallon in favorable cash settlements from fuel derivative contracts
- Full year 2022 fuel costs were $3.07 per gallon1—in line with previous guidance—and included $0.04 per gallon in premium expense and $0.49 per gallon in favorable cash settlements from fuel derivative contracts
- Fourth quarter 2022 fuel efficiency improved 2.0 percent compared with fourth quarter 2019 due to more Boeing 737-8 aircraft, the Company's most fuel-efficient aircraft, as a percentage of its total fleet
- As of January 20, 2023, the fair market value of the Company's fuel derivative contracts settling in 2023 and 2024 was an asset of $561 million
The Company's multi-year fuel hedging program continues to provide insurance against spikes in energy prices and significantly offset the market price increase, year-over-year, in jet fuel in fourth quarter and full year 2022. The Company's current fuel derivative contracts contain a combination of instruments based in West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude oil. The economic fuel price per gallon sensitivities3 provided in the table below assume the relationship between Brent crude oil and refined products based on market prices as of January 20, 2023.
In addition, the Company is providing its maximum percentage of estimated fuel consumption5 covered by fuel derivative contracts in the following table:
Non-Fuel Costs and Outlook:
- Fourth quarter 2022 operating expenses of $6.6 billion, a 29.5 percent increase compared with fourth quarter 2019
- Fourth quarter 2022 operating expenses, excluding fuel and oil expense, special items, and profitsharing, increased 35.9 percent compared with fourth quarter 2019
- Fourth quarter 2022 CASM-X increased 44.9 percent compared with fourth quarter 2019
- Full year 2022 CASM-X increased 22.1 percent compared with full year 2019
- Accrued $127 million of profitsharing expense for 2022 for the benefit of Employees
The significant increase in fourth quarter 2022 CASM-X, compared with fourth quarter 2019, was largely due to the negative financial impacts of the December 2022 operational disruptions. The Company incurred a net increase of approximately $390 million in operating expenses due to the December 2022 operational disruptions—an additional 23-point CASM-X growth headwind compared with fourth quarter 2019. The majority of the 23-point CASM-X increase was due to travel expense reimbursements to Customers and the estimated value of Rapid Rewards® points offered as a gesture of goodwill to Customers and that are expected to be redeemed, with the remainder of the increase driven primarily by premium pay and additional compensation for Employees. Excluding the impact from the operational disruptions, the Company's fourth quarter 2022 CASM-X growth rate was trending roughly 4 points higher than the high end of its previous guidance range of up 14 percent to 18 percent, compared with fourth quarter 2019, primarily due to an increase in labor accruals for the Company's open labor contracts. The Company continues to monitor relative market compensation to evaluate its labor accruals in an effort to provide competitive market-based compensation packages for its Employees.
The Company continues to experience year-over-year inflationary and other cost pressures in first quarter 2023, in particular from higher labor rates and accruals for all Employee work groups, as well as higher rate estimates for benefits and airport costs. The Company currently expects its first quarter 2023 CASM-X to increase in the range of 2 percent to 4 percent, year-over-year—approximately two points higher than its previous guidance of flat to up 2 percent, year-over year. Half of the two-point increase is attributable to a continuation of premium pay in January 2023 related to the December 2022 operational disruptions, and the remainder of the increase is primarily due to an increase in labor accruals for the Company's open labor contracts.
The Company currently expects its full year 2023 CASM-X to decrease in the range of 6 percent to 8 percent, year-over-year—approximately five points lower than its previous guidance to decrease in the range of 1 percent to 3 percent, year-over-year. The vast majority of the five-point decrease in 2023 is due to the year-over-year impact from lower fourth quarter 2022 available seat miles and higher fourth quarter 2022 operating expenses than expected—both attributable to the December 2022 operational disruptions—offset slightly by an increase in 2023 labor accruals for the Company's open labor contracts. The Company plans to hire more than 7,000 new Employees, net of attrition, in 2023, a nearly 40 percent decrease from 2022 net hiring levels.
Fourth quarter 2022 net interest expense, which is included in Other expenses, decreased $163 million, year-over-year, primarily due to a $109 million year-over-year increase in interest income driven primarily by higher interest rates, coupled with a $55 million year-over-year decrease in interest expense primarily due to various debt repurchases and repayments throughout 2022, as well as elimination of the debt discount as a result of the Company's adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity.
Capacity, Fleet, and Capital Spending:
The Company's full year 2022 capacity decreased 5.6 percent, compared with full year 2019, which was roughly one point lower than previous guidance of down 4.5 percent, due to flight cancellations from the December 2022 operational disruptions. Prior to the operational disruptions, the Company expected its 2023 capacity to increase approximately 15 percent, year-over-year. The Company's 2023 capacity growth plans currently remain unchanged. However, as a result of lower capacity in 2022, the Company's 2023 capacity is expected to increase in the range of 16 percent to 17 percent, year-over-year. As previously indicated, nearly all planned 2023 capacity additions will go to restoring the network and adding breadth and depth in existing Southwest markets.
The Company received 33 Boeing 737-8 aircraft during fourth quarter 2022, including two additional -8 aircraft deliveries than previously planned, for a total of 68 -8 aircraft deliveries in 2022, compared with previous guidance of 66. The Company ended 2022 with 770 aircraft, which reflects 26 -700 aircraft retirements, including five retirements in fourth quarter. Due to Boeing's supply chain challenges and the current status of the -7 certification, the Company did not receive all 114 contractually scheduled 737 deliveries in 2022. The Company expects the remaining 46 contractual undelivered aircraft to shift into future years. Based on continued discussions with Boeing regarding the pace of expected deliveries, the Company continues to estimate it will receive approximately 100 737 aircraft deliveries in 2023, which differs from its contractual order book displayed in the table below. During first quarter 2023, the Company expects to receive approximately 30 -8 aircraft deliveries. The Company continues to expect to retire 27 -700 aircraft in 2023, including five -700 retirements in first quarter. As a result of the two additional -8 deliveries in fourth quarter 2022, the Company now expects to end 2023 with 843 aircraft, compared with its previous guidance of 841 aircraft.
The Company's full year 2022 capital expenditures were $3.9 billion, relatively in line with the Company's guidance of $4.0 billion. The Company continues to estimate its 2023 capital spending to be in the range of $4.0 billion to $4.5 billion, which assumes approximately 100 737 aircraft deliveries in 2023. The Company's 2023 capital spending guidance continues to include approximately $1.2 billion in non-aircraft capital spending. Including both capital spending and operating expense budgets, the Company currently expects to spend approximately $1.3 billion in 2023 on technology investments, upgrades, and system maintenance.
Since the Company's previous Investor Day disclosure on December 7, 2022, the Company converted four 2023 -7 firm orders to -8 firm orders in fourth quarter 2022. Additionally, in January 2023, the Company exercised 10 -7 options for delivery in 2024. The following tables provide further information regarding the Company's contractual order book and compare its contractual order book as of January 26, 2023, with its previous order book as of December 7, 2022. For purposes of the delivery schedule below, the Company has included the remaining 46 of its 2022 contractual undelivered aircraft (14 -7s and 32 -8s) within its 2023 contractual commitments. Given current supply chain and aircraft delivery delays, the Company will continue working with Boeing to solidify future delivery dates.
Liquidity and Capital Deployment:
- The Company ended 2022 with $12.3 billion in cash and short-term investments and a fully available revolving credit line of $1.0 billion
- The Company had a net cash position6 of $4.2 billion, and adjusted debt7 to invested capital8 (leverage)9 of 47 percent as of December 31, 2022
- The Company paid $611 million during fourth quarter 2022 to retire debt and finance lease obligations, including the maturity of its 2.75% $300 million Notes due November 2022; the retirement of $191 million in principal related to a lease buyout transaction; the extinguishment of $103 million in principal of various unsecured notes for a cash payment of $104 million; and $16 million in scheduled debt payments
- The Company paid $3.1 billion during full year 2022 to retire a total of $2.9 billion in principal of debt and finance lease obligations, compared with its previous guidance of $2.6 billion, due to the early repayment of fourth quarter 2022 extinguishments noted above
Awards and Recognitions:
- Named to FORTUNE's list of World's Most Admired Companies for 2022; ranked #28
- #1 Marketing Carrier in Customer Satisfaction per the U.S. Department of Transportation10
- Named Loyalty Program of the Year for Rapid Rewards Program and recognized for providing the Best Loyalty Credit Card by the 2022 Freddie Awards; Received the 2022 Freddie Awards title of Best Customer Service
- Named the top domestic airline for customer service by the 2022 Elliot Readers' Choice Customer Service Awards
- Named a Top 100 Company in 2022 by BetterInvesting Magazine
- Ranked #2 in the Best Airlines for 2022 list by The Points Guy
- Named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list in 2022 for the 13th consecutive year
- Named to the Best Employers for Diversity 2022 list by Forbes
- Designated a 2022 Military Friendly Company by Viqtory
- Named as A Best Place To Work For LGBTQ+ Equality in 2022 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- Designated one of the Best Companies for Latinos to Work 2022 by Latino Leaders Magazine
- Named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion after achieving a top score on Disability:IN's 2022 Disability Equality Index
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG):
- Published the Company's annual integrated corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability report—the Southwest Airlines One Report—a comprehensive, integrated report that includes information on the Company's Citizenship efforts and key topics including People, Performance, and Planet, along with reporting guided by the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) Standards, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) frameworks
- Published the Southwest Airlines Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report (DEI), a companion piece to the One Report. This comprehensive report is focused on the Company's current DEI priorities and path forward
- Published an Environmental Policy Statement to guide the Company's meaningful steps to address its environmental impact
- Announced an investment into SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC (SAFFiRE), a company formed by D3MAX, LLC, as part of a Department of Energy (DOE) backed project to develop and produce scalable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Funded with a DOE grant matched by the Company's investment, SAFFiRE is expected to utilize technology developed by the DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory to convert corn stover, a widely available feedstock in the U.S., into renewable ethanol that then would be upgraded into SAF
- Brought sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK) in August 2022—the first airline to bring SAF to OAK
- Launched additional opportunities for Southwest® Business Customers to support and advance sustainability initiatives within their corporate travel portfolios
- Reached agreement with 4AIR to offer corporate Customers participating in the Company's SAF Beta Program with independently verified assurance for the Scope 3 emission reduction rights associated with their support of expanding SAF in the Company's operations
- Joined forces with academic, technology, and nonprofit partners to launch the Contrail Impact Task Force. The cross-sectoral task force was established to explore the formation and mitigation of persistent condensation trails, or "contrails," that might affect the climate impact of some flights
- Purchased offsets equivalent to the carbon emissions generated by the Company's Employee business11 and charitable12 travel for 202113
- Expanded the Company's Repurpose with Purpose program to include a new partner—the Tropical Agricultural and Higher Education Center (CATIE). CATIE aims to promote a route to achieve Inclusive Green Development, through the construction of human capital, and institutional strengthening for research, development, and external projection
- Donated more than $4 million in transportation to 76 grant recipients through the carrier's Medical Transportation Grant Program
- Announced Angelo State University (ASU) and Texas Southern University (TSU) as university partners in the airline's First Officer development and recruitment program: Destination 225°. ASU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution in San Angelo, Texas, and TSU is the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to join Destination 225° which provides a pathway for qualified collegiate aviators to join the Southwest Team as professional Pilots. In addition, announced Advanced Airlines and SkyWest Airlines as Destination 225° program partners
- The 2022-2023 school year marks the 25th anniversary of the Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot program, which has inspired thousands of fifth-grade students across the country through fun, STEM-centered activities, and experiments since 1997
- Awarded 15 scholarships for a total commitment of $260,000 over four years to the 2022 Southwest Airlines Scholarship Program recipients
- Launched a SAF website page describing the Company's SAF efforts, including its SAF Policy
- Launched a Partners website page dedicated to highlighting key organizations the Company is partnering with to advance environmental sustainability
- Visit southwest.com/citizenship for details about the Company's ongoing ESG efforts
Conference Call
The Company will discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results on a conference call at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time today. To listen to a live broadcast of the conference call please go to www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com.
Footnotes
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to (i) the Company's estimates of the number of, and financial and operational effects of, the flight cancellations; (ii) the Company's expectations regarding its operational resilience; (iii) the Company's financial and operational outlook, expectations, goals, plans, and projected results of operations, including factors and assumptions underlying the Company's expectations and projections; (iv) the Company's intention to regain its reputation for operational excellence; (v) the Company's plans and expectations with respect to capacity and capacity additions, including factors and assumptions underlying the Company's expectations and projections; (vi) the Company's expectations with respect to fuel costs, hedging gains, and fuel efficiency, and the Company's related management of risks associated with changing jet fuel prices, including factors underlying the Company's expectations; (vii) the Company's plans, estimates, and assumptions related to repayment of debt obligations, interest expense, effective tax rate, and capital spending, including factors and assumptions underlying the Company's expectations and projections; (viii) the Company's plans, expectations, and goals regarding its fleet and fleet delivery schedule, including fleet utilization and factors and assumptions underlying the Company's plans and expectations; (ix) the Company's expectations regarding passenger demand, bookings, and yields, including with respect to managed business travel; (x) expected redemption amounts associated with gestures of goodwill to Customers; (xi) the Company's labor plans and expectations; (xii) the Company's 2023 hiring plans and expectations; and (xiii) the Company's network plans and expectations, including with respect to restoring its network and adding breadth and depth in existing markets. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current estimates, intentions, beliefs, expectations, goals, strategies, and projections for the future and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by them. Factors include, among others, (i) the number and amount of Customer reimbursement requests received and granted by the Company; (ii) the emergence of additional costs or effects associated with the cancelled flights, including litigation, government investigation and actions, and internal actions; (iii) the Company's ability to timely and effectively implement, transition, and maintain the necessary information technology systems and infrastructure to support its operations and initiatives; (iv) the Company's dependence on its workforce, including its ability to employ sufficient numbers of qualified Employees to effectively and efficiently maintain its operations; (v) the impact of fears or actual outbreaks of diseases, extreme or severe weather and natural disasters, actions of competitors (including, without limitation, pricing, scheduling, capacity, and network decisions, and consolidation and alliance activities), consumer perception, economic conditions, fears of terrorism or war, socio-demographic trends, and other factors beyond the Company's control, on consumer behavior and the Company's results of operations and business decisions, plans, strategies, and results; (vi) the Company's dependence on Boeing with respect to the Company's aircraft deliveries, fleet and capacity plans, operations, strategies, and goals; (vii) the impact of fuel price changes, fuel price volatility, volatility of commodities used by the Company for hedging jet fuel, and any changes to the Company's fuel hedging strategies and positions, on the Company's business plans and results of operations; (viii) the Company's dependence on Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration with respect to the certification of the Boeing 737-7 aircraft; (ix) the Company's dependence on other third parties, in particular with respect to its fuel supply and Global Distribution Systems, and the impact on the Company's operations and results of operations of any third party delays or non-performance; (x) the impact of labor matters on the Company's business decisions, plans, and strategies; (xi) any negative developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including, for example, with respect to the duration, spread, severity, or any recurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic or any new variant strains of the underlying virus; the effectiveness, availability, and usage of COVID-19 vaccines; the impact of government mandates, directives, orders, regulations, and other governmental actions related to COVID-19 on the Company's business plans and its ability to retain key Employees; the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on overall demand for air travel and the Company's related business plans and decisions; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's access to capital; (xii) the impact of governmental regulations and other governmental actions on the Company's business plans and operations; and (xiii) other factors, as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the detailed factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022.
NOTE REGARDING USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The Company's unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). These GAAP financial statements may include (i) unrealized noncash adjustments and reclassifications, which can be significant, as a result of accounting requirements and elections made under accounting pronouncements relating to derivative instruments and hedging and (ii) other charges and benefits the Company believes are unusual and/or infrequent in nature and thus may make comparisons to its prior or future performance difficult.
As a result, the Company also provides financial information in this release that was not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to the information prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company provides supplemental non-GAAP financial information (also referred to as "excluding special items"), including results that it refers to as "economic," which the Company's management utilizes to evaluate its ongoing financial performance and the Company believes provides additional insight to investors as supplemental information to its GAAP results. The non-GAAP measures provided that relate to the Company's performance on an economic fuel cost basis include Fuel and oil expense, non-GAAP; Total operating expenses, non-GAAP; Operating expenses, non-GAAP excluding Fuel and oil expense; Operating expenses, non-GAAP excluding Fuel and oil expense and profitsharing; Operating income (loss), non-GAAP; Other (gains) losses, net, non-GAAP; Income (loss) before income taxes, non-GAAP; Provision (benefit) for income taxes, net, non-GAAP; Net income (loss), non-GAAP; and Net income (loss) per share, diluted, non-GAAP. The Company's economic Fuel and oil expense results differ from GAAP results in that they only include the actual cash settlements from fuel hedge contracts - all reflected within Fuel and oil expense in the period of settlement. Thus, Fuel and oil expense on an economic basis has historically been utilized by the Company, as well as some of the other airlines that utilize fuel hedging, as it reflects the Company's actual net cash outlays for fuel during the applicable period, inclusive of settled fuel derivative contracts. Any net premium costs paid related to option contracts that are designated as hedges are reflected as a component of Fuel and oil expense, for both GAAP and non-GAAP (including economic) purposes in the period of contract settlement. The Company believes these economic results provide further insight into the impact of the Company's fuel hedges on its operating performance and liquidity since they exclude the unrealized, noncash adjustments and reclassifications that are recorded in GAAP results in accordance with accounting guidance relating to derivative instruments, and they reflect all cash settlements related to fuel derivative contracts within Fuel and oil expense. This enables the Company's management, as well as investors and analysts, to consistently assess the Company's operating performance on a year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter basis after considering all efforts in place to manage fuel expense. However, because these measures are not determined in accordance with GAAP, such measures are susceptible to varying calculations, and not all companies calculate the measures in the same manner. As a result, the aforementioned measures, as presented, may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Further information on (i) the Company's fuel hedging program, (ii) the requirements of accounting for derivative instruments, and (iii) the causes of hedge ineffectiveness and/or mark-to-market gains or losses from derivative instruments is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent filings.
The Company's GAAP results in the applicable periods may include other charges or benefits that are also deemed "special items" that the Company believes make its results difficult to compare to prior periods, anticipated future periods, or industry trends. Financial measures identified as non-GAAP (or as excluding special items) have been adjusted to exclude special items. For the periods presented, in addition to the items discussed above, special items include:
- Proceeds related to the Payroll Support programs, which were used to pay a portion of Employee salaries, wages, and benefits;
- Charges and adjustments to previously accrued amounts related to the Company's extended leave programs;
- Adjustments for prior period losses reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") associated with forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that were terminated in prior periods related to twelve -8 aircraft leases;
- Noncash impairment charges, primarily associated with adjustments to the salvage values for previously retired airframes;
- Unrealized mark-to-market adjustment associated with certain available for sale securities; and
- Losses associated with the partial extinguishment of the Company's convertible notes and early prepayment of debt.
In third quarter 2022, management determined that presentation within its income statement would be enhanced by classification of Loss on extinguishment of debt as a separate line item, rather than its prior presentation where it was included as a component of Other (gains) losses, net. Such losses are incurred as a result of opportunistic decisions made by the Company to prepay portions of its debt, most of which was taken on during the pandemic in order to provide liquidity during the prolonged downturn in air travel. Due to the nature of these losses, which are difficult to accurately predict, and due to the fact that they are not representative of the Company's day-to-day airline operating performance, the Company has included such amounts as special items and thus excluded them from certain of its non-GAAP measures in the accompanying reconciliations.
Because management believes special items can distort the trends associated with the Company's ongoing performance as an airline, the Company believes that evaluation of its financial performance can be enhanced by a supplemental presentation of results that exclude the impact of special items in order to enhance consistency and comparativeness with results in prior periods that do not include such items and as a basis for evaluating operating results in future periods. The following measures are often provided, excluding special items, and utilized by the Company's management, analysts, and investors to enhance comparability of year-over-year results, as well as to industry trends: Fuel and oil expense, non-GAAP; Total operating expenses, non-GAAP; Operating expenses, non-GAAP excluding Fuel and oil expense; Operating expenses, non-GAAP excluding Fuel and oil expense and profitsharing; Operating income (loss), non-GAAP; Other (gains) losses, net, non-GAAP; Income (loss) before income taxes, non-GAAP; Provision (benefit) for income taxes, net, non-GAAP; Net income (loss), non-GAAP; and Net income (loss) per share, diluted, non-GAAP.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
6-0-2, Fireball: 4
(six, zero, two; Fireball: four)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
6-0-2, Fireball: 4
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LUND, Sweden, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunovia will publish its second quarter 2022 results on August 24, 2022 at 8:30 am CET. Analysts, investors and media are invited to a webcast teleconference on the same day at 13:00 CET. The report together with the presentation slides will be available at www.immunovia.com
Philipp Mathieu, CEO and President, and Karin Almqvist Liwendahl, CFO, will present on Immunovia's development. The presentation will be held in English and be followed by a Q&A session. You are welcome to join via webcast or phone, see details below.
Telephone numbers and webcast
Call any of the numbers below to participate via telephone. Please dial in a few minutes before the presentation starts.
Sweden: +46 (0)8 5051 0031
United Kingdom: +44 (0) 207 107 06 13
United States: +1 (1) 631 570 56 13
Link to the webcast: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/9134565d/n4saifQXgEG99MipSw3ORw?u=http://creo-live.creomediamanager.com/6074dc43-43a2-4f11-9bff-9647548664fd
To ask questions, it is necessary to dial in. A recording of the presentation will be available on Immunovia's website.
For more information, please contact:
Karin Almqvist Liwendahl
CFO
kain.almqvist.liwendahl@immunovia.com
+46 70 911 56 08
The information was submitted for publication on August 22, 2022, at 13:30 am CET.
About Immunovia
Immunovia AB is a diagnostic company with the vision to revolutionize blood-based diagnostics and increase survival rates for patients with cancer.
Our first product, IMMray™ PanCan-d is the only blood test currently available for early detection of pancreatic cancer. The test has unmatched clinical performance. Commercialization of IMMray™ PanCan-d started in August 2021 in the USA and IMMray™ PanCan-d is offered as a laboratory developed test (LDT) exclusively through Immunovia, Inc. For more information see: www.immunoviainc.com.
Immunovia collaborates and engages with healthcare providers, leading experts and patient advocacy groups globally to make this test available to all high-risk pancreatic cancer groups.
The USA, the first market in which IMMray™ PanCan-d is commercially available, is the world's largest market for the detection of pancreatic cancer with an estimated value of more than USD 4 billion annually.
Immunovia's shares (IMMNOV) are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.immunovia.com.
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Dogwood Village developer considers moving housing project
Published: Nov. 29, 2022 at 1:48 AM EST|Updated: 9 hours ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The people who run the agency that funded the proposed Dogwood Village say the developer might be able to move the housing project.
In a letter to the county commission dated Monday, the executive director of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation said they normally don’t allow changes in projects funded by competitive grants.
In this case, they agreed to review a new location, but it must be justified to their satisfaction.
Commissioners made the request after numerous complaints from residents.
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Paul Chryst out, Badgers football head coach, ESPN reports
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Badgers head coach Paul Chryst is out, ESPN's Adam Rittenburg reported Sunday night, Oct. 2.
The Badgers were trounced by Illinois Saturday following a loss to Ohio State.
The team has won two and lost three -- 52-21 to Ohio State and 38-0 to Illinois.
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The Illini sacked Graham Mertz five times and held the Badgers to 2 yards rushing on 24 carries while handing Wisconsin its most lopsided home loss since a 48-7 setback against Penn State in 2008. This was Illinois' most lopsided win in the series since a 34-6 blowout of Wisconsin in 1988.
A much larger crowd showed significantly more displeasure as the Badgers got dismantled for a second straight week. Wisconsin (2-3, 0-2) was coming off a 52-21 loss at No. 3 Ohio State.
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"Something needs to change because that's not us," Wisconsin safety John Torchio said. "That's not the Wisconsin football we all know."
The Badgers have fallen below .500 after opening the season in the AP Top 25. | 2022-10-02T23:35:14+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/sports/paul-chryst-out-badgers-football-head-coach-espn-reports |
UC Davis professor to reveal little-known story in Maritime Museum lecture
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“Conquering the Pacific,” by Dr. Andrés Reséndez, tells the little-known story of the first trans-Pacific expedition.
“Conquering the Pacific: An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery ” will be presented by Dr. Andrés Reséndez at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum,113 Harbor Way.
There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Admission is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other museum members and $20 for nonmembers.
As part of his presentation, Dr. Reséndez will discuss his latest book, “Conquering the Pacific” and tell the little-known story of the first trans-Pacific expedition.
“A Genoese navigator brought the New World to European attention in 1492. A similar ‘Columbian moment’ occurred in the Pacific, even though most people are unaware of it,” said Dr. Resendez. “Polynesian navigators first crossed the great ocean by island-hopping from the coast of China to the Americas, and Magellan was the first European to go from the New World to Asia in one swoop during his famous voyage of 1519-1522,”
“But the complete trans-Pacific voyage — from America to Asia and back (‘the vuelta’) — only first occurred in 1564-1565 under the guidance of an Afro-Portuguese pilot. Known to just a few specialists, this dramatic expedition finally turned the largest ocean on Earth into a vital space of human contact and exchange.”
Dr. Reséndez, whose presentation will offer a narrative of this secret, no-expenses-spared undertaking, is an author and history professor at UC Davis, where his research is focused on early European exploration and colonization of the Americas and the early history of the Pacific, including the voyages of discovery.
He grew up in Mexico City and earned his bachelor’s degree in international relations at El Colegio de México and his doctorate in history at the University of Chicago Before assuming his current position at UC Davis, he was active in politics, served as a consultant for historical soap opera and taught at Yale and the University of Helsinki in Finland.
“Conquering the Pacific: An Unknown Mariner and the Final Great Voyage of the Age of Discovery,” which was released in 2021, is about the first
expedition to sail from America to Asia and back, transforming the Pacific Ocean into a vital space of contact and exchange.
Dr. Reséndez’s previous book, “The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America,” was a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award and winner of the 2017 Bancroft Prize from Columbia University.
His previous books include “A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca” and “Changing National Identities at the Frontier: Texas and New Mexico, 1800-1850.”
He is currently a Carnegie Fellow as well as a distinguished fellow at the Huntington Library.
This event is sponsored by Marie L. Morrisroe.
email: mmcmahon@newspress.com | 2023-02-08T18:42:28+00:00 | newspress.com | https://newspress.com/conquering-the-pacific/ |
XOi, a top tech-focused software solution, announces an integration with end-to-end cloud-based field management platform Service Pro, enhancing two best-in-class industry innovators
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XOi Technologies, a leading provider of technician-focused technology solutions, announces an integration with the end-to-end cloud-based field management solution Service Pro® by MSI Data.
The integration of XOi and Service Pro offers contractors a powerful data-driven solution that addresses chronic skilled labor shortages by enhancing technician performance and productivity.
"XOi's tech-enablement data, documentation and support features allow us to enhance and upgrade the premium experience we deliver to our customers with Service Pro by MSI Data," said Geoff Surkamer, CEO of MSI Data. "With Service Pro's end-to-end automation and XOi's deep analytics and comprehensive job documentation capabilities, field service business owners now have a unique curb-to-curb tool that optimizes real-time decision-making. Technicians using Service Pro can now unlock the real-time support that XOi delivers, allowing companies to recruit and deploy younger techs and experienced techs from adjacent industries."
Service Pro by MSI Data streamlines and automates field service operations, including repair, preventive maintenance, installations and inspections. The solution allows business owners to unlock valuable insights through data and analytics and provides end-client experience that helps companies differentiate themselves from competitors through interactive portals and real-time communication.
XOi's growing suite of cloud-based solutions offers the premier data-cataloging and analytics functionality for field service, giving teams a range of tools for increasing efficiency, accuracy and accountability. Powered by XOi's standardized workflows, job documentation capabilities, and training and enablement solutions, teams can build deep and easily accessible institutional knowledge bases that support real-time decision-making and data-based continuity. Service teams can apply these extensive data-science capabilities to analyze those foundational elements and strategically respond to evolving data trends and forecasts.
"We select strategic partners who can help us give technicians in the field the digital tools they need to get their job done effectively and efficiently," said Aaron Salow, founder and CEO of XOi. "Technology that supports their performance and experience is critical for contractors facing labor shortages, supply disruptions, and economic uncertainty. Service Pro by MSI Data is a native mobile solution that enhances the XOi system with custom reporting and service request capabilities, positioning us to continue transforming technology for field service business owners and their teams."
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For more information about XOi, visit https://xoi.io.
About Service Pro® by MSI Data
Service Pro by MSI Data provides easy to acquire and easy to deploy solutions to manage all aspects of service management, including call center, dispatch, contracts management and spare parts inventory; scheduling optimization and routing; and true mobile applications for the field workforce, including inspections, field service and field sales. Visit https://www.msidata.com.
About XOi Technologies
XOi Technologies, the leading provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, delivers innovative artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower field service teams to drive productivity, elevate customer experience and help close the skilled labor gap. Developed to meet the unique challenges of an industry traditionally underserved by technology, XOi equips field service professionals with groundbreaking technician-enablement tools, including remote support, visual documentation, immediate on-the-job insights and training resources, asset and team management functions, and a comprehensive knowledge base leveraging data from current and historical projects. With a proven record of innovation and demonstrated commitment to the hard-working men and women in the field service industries, XOi has distinguished itself as a pioneer in technician-focused solutions that bring efficiency, transparency, and expertise to every jobsite. For more information about XOi, visit https://xoi.io.
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Congressional Democrats are embroiled in the fight to try to compel the release of President Trump's tax returns, which he continues to decline to do. But with the deadline to file taxes coming Monday, it's Democratic candidates who are in the spotlight.
As Democrats try to grab the higher ground on transparency with regard to their personal finances, so far only three of the almost 20 Democratic candidates have released their 2018 returns as of Thursday night.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York have released them. Gillibrand was the first to do so. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has also released 12 years of taxes through 2017 so far. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is pledging to release his by Monday. Kamala Harris, Beto O'Rourke, Pete Buttigieg, Cory Booker and others have indicated they will release them but haven't been specific about when.
"I've put out 11 years of my tax returns, because no one should ever have to guess who their elected officials are working for," Warren said Wednesday. "Doing this should be law."
But it's not law. It's merely been a 40-year custom, and another precedent that Trump broke as a candidate and as president. To some, it may seem nosy and superficial to want to see every cent someone running for office has made, but to many others, there are good reasons to care. Here are three things that voters often look for, as your author wrote about in 2016:
1. Conflicts of interest: Where does their money come from, and could that influence the kind of policy they try to implement as president for the rest of us?
2. How charitable are they? Most of these candidates are far wealthier than the average American. The median U.S. household income as of 2017 was just shy of $58,000 a year. Expect everyone running to make more than that, so how much do they give to charity, and what does it say about their priorities depending on who they give to?
3. Are they like us — or do they bend the rules? There are lots of candidates over the years who have been creative about how to reduce their tax rates, using various tax deductions and loopholes. Do they pay a rate that is commensurate with most Americans? President Trump said during a 2016 presidential debate that if it's true he hasn't paid federal income taxes in some years, "that makes me smart."
The history
Candidates have released tax returns for all those years prior as a way of being transparent. Rumors had circulated for years about Richard Nixon's campaign expenses, wealthy backers and an effort to game the tax system in the 1950s and then again in the 1970s. (This was separate from the Watergate investigation.)
Trying to tamp down the criticism, he released four years of tax returns in 1973, and he had a congressional committee review them. That committee found he owed almost $500,000 in back taxes and interest (more than $2 million in today's terms).
Since then, it has become routine for presidential candidates to release their taxes. Candidates do so to try to reassure the public that there is nothing untoward hidden away and to be on the level about any potential conflicts.
They are, after all, seeking to hold power in arguably the most public and influential office with the loudest microphone in the world. At any time, a president can command an audience on any subject he or she wishes.
Trump's taxes
Despite pressure to release his, Trump has declined to, first as a candidate and now as president. He's the first president since Nixon not to release them. Trump has said that he continues to be under audit by the Internal Revenue Service as a reason for not releasing his taxes — despite there being no prohibition from releasing them even if under audit.
Leaked tax documents during the 2016 campaign showed Trump incurred almost $1 billion in losses that might have allowed him to not pay taxes for almost two decades.
Democratic House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal of Massachusetts formally requested six years of Trump's tax returns. But Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin missed a deadline Neal set. Mnuchin cited the need for more time to consult with the Justice Department.
Mnuchin also questioned the "constitutional scope of congressional investigative authority" and "purpose" versus the "constitutional rights of American citizens."
The Democratic field
Sanders, an independent from Vermont running as a Democrat for president, has landed in the spotlight about his not-yet-released tax returns, partially because of the irony that the candidate who has routinely lambasted the millionaires and billionaires is now, himself, a millionaire.
Sanders has routinely been ranked as one of the less-wealthy members of Congress — that is until he caught fire in his 2016 campaign. His 2017 Senate financial disclosure shows he was able to cash in on that bid. His book, Where We Go From Here, helped him make slightly more than $1 million overall for the year. That income included more than $880,000 from book royalties.
The self-avowed democratic socialist's reaction to his newfound wealth was rather ... capitalistic.
"I wrote a bestselling book," he told The New York Times. "If you write a bestselling book, you can be a millionaire, too."
Sanders' earnings were a nearly fivefold increase from 2014, when he and his wife, Jane, made just under $206,000 combined, according to tax returns Sanders released during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Warren and her husband, Bruce Mann, made $906,000 combined in 2018. Mann makes about $400,000 as a professor at Harvard Law School. Warren, like Sanders, made most of her money because of her book, This Fight is Our Fight.
She reported getting about $430,000 in advances and royalties from its publication, according to Warren's most recent Senate financial disclosure. Warren gave away $50,128 to charity, or about 6 percent of her total household income.
Charitable giving is noteworthy with this field, considering many of their policy prescriptions call for making the wealthy pay more in taxes to fund many of their social programs.
Gillibrand, who made $215,000 between her Senate salary and a book deal, gave away $3,750 to charity, or less than 2 percent.
Inslee made $203,000 between his salary, pension, IRAs and annuities. He gave away $8,295 in charity, or 4 percent.
Klobuchar and her husband, John Bessler, made $294,000 together in 2017. They gave $5,075 to charity, or less than 2 percent.
Harris said she will release her tax returns "soon." During her 2016 Senate run in California, she released her 2015 taxes, which showed she and her husband made $1.2 million. Her husband, Douglas Emhoff, is a partner at the law firm Venable. She reported an estimated net worth of just under $400,000, according to her 2017 Senate financial disclosure.
Booker made about $500,000 in 2017, including a $325,000 advance for his book, United, and, continuing a years-long practice, the New Jersey senator gave away an additional $10,000 to charity in appearance fees, according to his 2017 Senate financial disclosure. Booker in 2013 released 15 years of tax returns.
Texans Beto O'Rourke and Julián Castro have said they will release their taxes but aren't committing to how many years they will put out.
"We're going to release them with more than enough time before the voting starts for people to take a look," Castro told The Texas Tribune, before noting that he would wait and see how many years others release before he does.
O'Rourke seems to be taking a similar tack. Asked in New Hampshire, per The Tribune, how many years he'd release, he replied: "That's a great question. I haven't thought about that. I do plan on releasing our tax returns, and I want to do that as soon as we can. Certainly last year, but we'll find out what the standard is and release that."
During O'Rourke's Senate bid, The Tribune dug into his finances with the release of the ex-congressman's U.S. House financial disclosure. It noted:
"O'Rourke and his wife listed assets that could range from $3.5 million to a little over $16 million, most of it coming from rental and commercial real estate, a stake in the candidate's software and technology company and his wife's trust fund. Their liabilities — mostly from their real estate holdings — total between $1.3 million and $5.7 million."
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EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - Ten players found the back of the net and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's lacrosse team tied a program record with 26 goals to win its first-ever matchup with University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Samantha Burns and Riley Domagala led UWEC (3-3) with five goals each. Alexie Romanelli, who scored the first goal of the night at Simpson Field, tallied four goals.
Ellie Gandy, Mai Nou and Megan Copeland each scored for UW-Stout (0-7).
The teams' first scheduled meeting of the season was postponed multiple times. A makeup date has not been announced. | 2023-04-06T05:00:18+00:00 | wqow.com | https://www.wqow.com/sports/college/uwec-ties-program-goals-record-in-first-lacrosse-matchup-vs-uw-stout/article_578010c6-d42e-11ed-9d2d-03c88c757e72.html |
Program Also Supported an Additional 400 Black-Owned Eateries with Training, Mentoring and Support That Helped the Businesses Obtain $1.6 Million in Contracts and Financing
While Progress Has Been Made, Many Black Restaurateurs Across the Country Are Still Struggling to Survive, Underpinning a Call for More Support
NEW ORLEANS , May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Restaurant Accelerator (BRA), a joint initiative of the National Urban League and the PepsiCo Foundation, today marked the milestone of its first 100 grant recipients with the soft opening of a new restaurant, made possible by the program. Part of PepsiCo's $400 million Racial Equality Journey commitments, the BRA is a five-year, $10 million investment from the PepsiCo Foundation in partnership with the National Urban League to preserve and support Black-owned restaurants.
The program has been a lifeline for many across the nation who continue to experience the impact of the pandemic. A shining example of the progress that grant recipients in 11 other cities have made with the BRA's support, Vaucresson Sausage Co. – which has operated throughout three generations in the historic 7th Ward since 1899 and is the last remaining food vendor to have served the inaugural New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – will launch Vaucresson Creole Café & Deli. This business expansion breathes new life into a century and a quarter of New Orleans' Creole tradition. Fellow Louisiana establishments include Addis Nola, Beaucoup Eats, Ray's on The Avenue and Taste & See Personal Chef Services. Nationwide, 100 restaurateurs used the $10,000 grants to:
- Save more than 60 jobs and hire staff
- Expand their businesses by opening new locations
- Grow their businesses with by taking actions like upgrading or procuring delivery vehicles, investing in kitchen equipment, setting up outdoor seating amid COVID regulations, launching marketing efforts including digital platforms to reach more consumers
In addition to supporting 100 restaurants with grants, 400 additional Black-owned restaurants were provided with support including:
- 1,150 counseling and 1,185 training sessions to provide resources needed to grow their businesses
- Approximately $1.6 million of financing and contract opportunities
- Creating 14 new business ventures
"Black-owned businesses are the beating heart of our communities. We've supported small businesses for decades and watched how they create jobs, inspire new enterprises, and establish legacies for generations," said Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League. "While the pandemic has deepened disparities that hinder our communities, the impact of this program is a testament to the resilience we can foster when we provide the right support. And we need other members of the business community and policymakers to step up, join us and act with urgency to ensure these entrepreneurs have equitable access to critical resources."
The pandemic hit Black-owned businesses the hardest, with 58 percent already facing financial distress. According to a University of California, Santa Cruz study, 41% of Black-owned businesses have shuttered since February 2020 compared to just 17% of white-owned businesses.[1] In New Orleans, many had to make difficult decisions about the future of businesses that have been in their families for generations.
"Investing to ensure Black-owned restaurants survive is critical to enabling communities to thrive," said C.D. Glin, Vice President of the PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Philanthropy, PepsiCo. "Our partnership with the National Urban League and its Entrepreneurship Centers provides comprehensive support in that it provides more than just access to capital but also essential support services that help them reimagine their businesses and make them sustainable for generations."
"As we welcome back tourists against the backdrop of the cultural events returning to the city, it's essential to preserve institutions like the Black-owned restaurants," said Judy Reese Morse, President & CEO, Urban League of Louisiana. "The Black Restaurant Accelerator is key to addressing some of the historical challenges and turning the tides as we seek to preserve the businesses that feed the soul of New Orleans."
As one of the world's leading convenient food and beverage companies, PepsiCo recognizes the importance of combatting deep-rooted inequity and creating long-term economic opportunities for Black communities. In 2020, PepsiCo launched its Racial Equality Journey, which focuses on three pillars: People, Business, and Communities. More information can be found here.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
About The PepsiCo Foundation
Established in 1962, The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, invests in the essential elements of a sustainable food system with a mission to support thriving communities. Working with non-profits and experts around the globe, we're focused on helping communities obtain access to food security, safe water and economic opportunity. We strive for tangible impact in the places where we live and work—collaborating with industry peers, local and international organizations, and our employees to affect large-scale change on the issues that matter to us and are of global importance. Learn more at www.pepsico.com/sustainability/philanthropy.
About National Urban League
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. The National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its 90 local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research and advocacy, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than 2 million people annually nationwide. Visit www.nul.org and follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @NatUrbanLeague.
[1] University of California, Santa Cruz, 2020
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Have a Very Happsy Summer!
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified organic bed-in-a-box, Happsy announces the continuation of its Summer Sale on all certified organic mattresses, sold online, with code summer25. Save 25% and get interest-free financing via PayPal.
It's never too early to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle and a better night's sleep. Recognized for its high-quality materials, highly comfortable design, and affordable price, Happsy only makes certified organic mattresses, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic, and MADE SAFE certified non-toxic, with the manufacturing process following strict environmental standards. Having chosen to use better materials such as organic cotton, latex, and wool. Happsy's "inspired by nature" design provides excellent comfort for nearly every body type.
A good choice for you, Happsy is also a good choice for the environment, as a proud member of 1% for the Planet donating one percent (or more) of their annual gross mattress sales to approved environmental organizations. And a member and supporter of The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of more than 250 like-minded businesses that pool resources to fund and advocate for the protection of North America's wild places.
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Happsy is an online mattress brand focused exclusively on offering high-quality, certified organic mattresses and bedding at affordable prices. Recognized by Good Housekeeping as the "Best Organic Boxed Mattress" to Buy Online in 2021, all Happsy mattresses, toppers, and other bedding products are certified to the rigorous organic and non-toxic standards of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and MADE SAFE. Produced in the U.S. using the highest quality domestic and imported materials approved by GOTS and MADE SAFE without ever using polyurethane foam, formaldehyde, pesticides, GMO's, adhesives, flame retardants, or other toxic or questionable chemicals. In addition, all Happsy mattresses are GREENGUARD Gold certified and UL Formaldehyde Free Validated, and all Happsy latex is GOLS or FSC Preferred by Nature Rainforest Alliance certified. Happsy is also a member and supporter of One Percent for the Planet, Women's Voices for the Earth, and American Sustainable Business Network. Learn more at Happsy.com
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PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant and Nike have agreed to a lifetime contract, making him just the third NBA player to receive such a deal, joining Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
The 13-time All-Star has a relationship with Nike that dates back to 2007, releasing 15 different sets of shoes. A 16th is coming soon.
“When I first signed with Nike, I couldn’t have dreamed of how far we’d go in this partnership,” Durant said in a statement posted on Boardroom, a media company he co-founded. “We’ve done amazing work creatively and philanthropically. We’ve traveled the world together and built a business that will now last forever. I’m excited for the future and honored to be in rare company with this deal.”
The lifetime deal will continue to include shoes and other apparel, along with other “community and philanthropic collaboration focused on grassroots basketball.”
The 34-year-old Durant joined the Phoenix Suns in a midseason trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time Finals MVP paired with Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton to help the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.
They’ll face the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the second round on Saturday.
“As one of best basketball players in the world, Kevin Durant has been an important part of the Nike family for the past 16 years,” said John Slusher, Nike executive vice president of global marketing. “We look forward to continuing to serve the next generation of athletes together.” | 2023-04-28T20:19:35+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/kevin-durant-signs-lifetime-nike-deal-joining-jordan-james/ |
CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As optical fiber networks adopt higher speed technologies to enable continued increases and dynamic reordering of network capacity, Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) is showcasing test solutions at ECOC 2022 in Basel, Switzerland.
OTN transceivers will help manufacturers address growing demand for aggregation, cross connect and switching solutions while enabling a versatile multi-service capability. The architecture supports aggregation and advanced bandwidth management using protected and secure data paths. The VIAVI experience testing high-speed OTN data rates with coherent line-side transponders has provided the foundation to quickly deliver client-side OTN testing solutions.
Accelink, a global manufacturer of optoelectronic devices and modules, will be showcasing client-side OTN transceivers at its Booth #305, and demonstrating performance at VIAVI Booth #301, using the VIAVI ONT-800 platform. QSFP28 transceivers support OTN at 100 Gbps, and QSFP-DD transceivers support OTN at 400 Gbps. The ONT-800 allows Accelink to showcase OTN applications including OTU4 (100 Gbps), OTUC8 (OTUCn up to a full 800 Gbps, 8x100 Gbps or 2x400 Gbps), and a 4 * OTU4 (100 Gbps) breakout via QSFP-DD.
"VIAVI was the first test and measurement provider with a solution that could test all required data rates and related services of our OTN-based pluggable modules," said Biao Wang, General Manager, Accelink. "The ONT-800 is a proven platform, respected in the industry, that gives us confidence our modules are performing as engineered."
VIAVI will participate in a multi-vendor interoperability event hosted by OIF in Booth #701. Specifically, the VIAVI ONT-800 platform will be used to test Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS) performance capabilities of 400G QSFP-DD ZR (long range) optical transceiver modules in a range of operating conditions likely to be encountered in actual deployment. According to OIF, this 400ZR interop demo shows a full implementation across an 80km DWDM ecosystem using multiple form-factor pluggable modules, 400GbE routers, 75 GHz C-band open line system, and test equipment solutions from multiple vendors—providing evidence of widescale 400ZR deployment readiness based on a broad ecosystem of interoperable solutions.
As fiber rollouts progress around the world, service providers have been challenged with finding trained staff with the experience to support the qualification of fiber networks. This has led to operational inefficiencies, rollout delays and increased costs. It has also led to less accurate certification methodologies as service providers have had to compromise to certify networks in time.
FiberComplete PRO™ is a fiber test solution with a suite of capabilities which replaces six test instruments. It is the first single test port solution that fully automates all the fiber qualification tests required for the construction and certification of any type of fiber optic network. New capabilities being showcased at ECOC include:
- Support for high-fiber count projects with integration of Cable-SLM and MPO switch modules
- Tracking of large projects with no need for separate spreadsheets, with support for fiber counts up to 9996 (833 x 12MPO)
- Reduced test time for multi-fiber and MPO bundles with automatic sequencing of bi-directional test (including TrueBIDIR OTDR analysis) with no manual switching between fibers
- At-a-glance view of project progress with Cable and SmartGrid views plus pass/fail status.
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for the anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, government and automotive markets. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
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Criminal cases brought by U.S. wildlife officials for killing or harming protected bald and golden eagles dropped sharply in recent years, even as officials ramped up issuing permits that will allow wind energy companies to kill thousands of eagles without legal consequence.
The falloff in enforcement of eagle protection laws — which accelerated in the Trump administration and has continued under President Joe Biden — was revealed in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service data obtained by The Associated Press.
It comes amid growing concern that a proliferation of wind turbines to feed a growing demand for renewable energy is jeopardizing golden eagle populations already believed to be declining in some areas.
Dozens of permits approved or pending would allow roughly 6,000 eagles to be killed in coming decades, government documents show. Most permits are for wind farms, and more than half the killed birds would be golden eagles.
The AP's findings — that significant numbers of eagles continue to die while fewer criminal cases are pursued — underscore a dilemma facing the Biden administration as it tries to confront climate change. Pursuing that goal through clean power development is requiring trade offs such as more dead birds from collisions with wind turbines that can tower 260 feet (80 meters) with blade tips spinning in excess of 150 miles per hour (240 kilometers per hour).
"They are rolling over backwards for wind companies," said Mike Lockhart a former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist. "I think they are killing a hell of a lot more eagles than they ever anticipated."
Companies often pledge to perform conservation work to offset the deaths. Some permits include direct payments for dead eagles — about $30,000 per bird. Numerous permits allow the killing of bald eagles with no compensation required.
A pending proposal from the Biden administration would further streamline permits — making them automatic in some cases as they allow wind-energy projects and power line networks to harm eagles and disturb their nests.
Since retiring from the wildlife service, Lockhart has continued researching wind turbine impacts on golden eagles under a government contract in central Wyoming. Migrating golden eagles routinely soar through the sage brush flats that define the region, where hundreds of wind turbines have gone up over the past 15 years.
Turbines have killed at least six golden eagles Lockhart had previously trapped and tagged for research, including a male that bred successfully in five out of six years. The biologist said it was killed about two months after a wind farm in 2021 started operating about a mile from the nest.
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Conflicting mandates
At some wind farms, companies have relocated turbines or reduced their numbers to minimize deaths. But Lockhart said turbines continue to go up in areas frequented by golden eagles, and the cumulative impacts could be disastrous for the birds.
Many more turbines are planned.
In Wyoming alone, anticipated wind energy projects could kill as many as 800 to 1,000 golden eagles, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist said during a March 28 meeting with eagle researchers, wind energy companies and government officials, according to meeting minutes.
"They're going to more than double the (wind) capacity and in doing that, the impacts on wildlife, particularly golden eagles, are going to be exponentially going up," Lockhart said.
Fish and Wildlife Service officials said they are working to avoid such a scenario by working with companies to reduce bird deaths. "We expect the final number to be much smaller," spokesperson Vanessa Kauffman said.
There have been a small number of high-profile prosecutions of wind companies that continued killing eagles despite prior warnings from wildlife officials — including major utilities Duke Energy, PacifiCorp and NextEra Energy. Each company agreed to take steps to limit eagle deaths.
At Duke Energy's windfarms in Wyoming, eagle deaths became more frequent after the North Carolina company reached a 2013 deal that included a $1 million fine and shielded it from prosecution for 10 years, according to government and court records. The company says the rate has fallen since it installed a camera system that spots eagles and triggers shutdown of nearby turbines.
Eagle deaths at PacifiCorp's wind farms continued, although at a lower rate, after it paid $2.5 million in fines and restitution in a 2015 case, documents show. NextEra has not reported how many eagles have been killed at its wind farms since it was ordered to pay $8 million in fines and restitution last year. PacifiCorp and NextEra did not respond to questions about their cases.
All three companies subsequently received or applied for permits that allow accidental killing of eagles without penalty, providing they took steps to minimize the number.
Wildlife officials approved such permits for more than two dozen major wind projects across the country over the past several years, sometimes over opposition from Native American tribes that revere eagles.
Despite objections from the Colorado River Indian Tribes, officials approved a permit last year for Tucson Electric Power Co, operator of 62 turbines in southern New Mexico, allowing it to kill 193 golden eagles over 30 years. Federal officials said a permit offered the "only available avenue to require ... conservation measures," such as minimizing or compensating for eagle deaths.
The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Minnesota says the Biden administration should not go forward with its proposal to further streamline permitting. Chairman Robert Deschampe said wildlife officials had "abandoned" protections for eagle nests and ignored tribal concerns.
Gun Lake Tribe Historic Preservation Officer Lakota Hobia said the Michigan tribe was worried about the long-term impact of more eagle nests being disturbed. "Eagles are sacred to us, and their nests need to be protected in the same ways our sacred sites and Tribal historic properties are protected," said Hobia.
Several major environmental groups lobbied the White House with Duke energy and other utilities in support of streamlined permitting. Some environmentalists said regulating the wind industry through permits was preferable to having companies ignore or cover up eagle deaths out of fear of prosecution.
"Part of the issue is that companies have generally not been requesting permits and they've been taking their chances and there hasn't been a lot of law enforcement," said Steve Holmer, vice president of policy at the American Bird Conservancy.
Under the Biden administration, he said, the wildlife service has "conflicting mandates: They are being directed to advance renewable energy and then they have obligations to preserve eagles."
Some conservationists say the changes as proposed are too reliant on companies monitoring themselves, with not enough oversight.
"It's sort of doomed to failure if you don't have objective, neutral people with expertise going in and doing the monitoring," said Eric Glitzenstein with the Center for Biological Diversity.
FALLING CASE NUMBERS
Falling case numbers
Violations of the Eagle Protection Act rose during the second term of President Barack Obama, after wind farms had proliferated and an AP investigation found dozens of unprosecuted eagle deaths including at Duke Energy's Top of the World wind farm.
Under Trump, new cases fell off sharply. At the urging of the oil and gas industry, utilities and other companies, political appointees in the Republican administration rolled back enforcement of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act — which protects more than a thousand species in addition to eagles.
A Biden order reversed the rollback. However, cases continued sliding and hit their lowest level in a decade in the Democrat's first year with 49 recorded violations, after peaking at 232 under Obama in 2014. They averaged 67 annually under Trump.
The figures do not include most of NextEra's violations because the case against the company — which involved at least 150 eagle deaths at 50 wind farms dating to 2010 — was not fully closed when AP submitted its data request.
In response to questions about the falloff, Fish and Wildlife Service officials initially blamed it on the Trump administration's decision to end enforcement of accidental bird deaths under the migratory bird law. But the agency later retracted that, saying officials were "unable to identify a specific cause as to why violations and investigations dropped."
Only about one in eight cases brought under the Eagle Protection Act from 2012 to early 2022 resulted in fines, probation or jail time, according to AP's analysis. Those cases include golden and bald eagles harmed or killed and nest disturbances and the taking of eagle body parts, such as feathers.
Whether criminal charges are ultimately brought is up to prosecutors. Fines, jail time and other punishments are up to the courts and are outside the wildlife service's control, said agency spokesperson Christina Meister.
"Not every criminal investigation substantiates evidence of a criminal violation of federal law," she said.
Wildlife advocates have long said that the agency's law enforcement operations are understaffed and underfunded. In its 2024 budget request, the service revealed special agents were at historical low levels and that 47 agents will hit mandatory retirement in the next four years.
'Eagles fly...Blades spin'
While bald eagle populations have grown exponentially over the past decade, there are only about 40,000 golden eagles, which need much larger areas to survive and hunt on the same windy plains where utilities have erected thousands of turbines in Western states.
In the five years after Duke Energy pleaded guilty to killing 14 eagles at wind farms in Wyoming, at least 61 more eagles were killed by the company's turbines in the state.
At Top of the World, at least 56 eagles have been killed since it started operating in 2010. The 110 turbines were installed before the company had an adequate process for siting them to avoid areas with eagles, said company scientist Misti Sporer.
Several years ago, Duke deployed an elaborate, computerized camera system at the site to detect incoming eagles. A turbine in a bird's path can be shut down within a minute to keep it from being chopped by a spinning blade.
Since the cameras were installed, eagle deaths have not stopped, although they declined by more than 60%, Sporer said.
"Today, we would likely not put those wind turbines where they are," she said. "We are ... incidentally taking these (eagles) through otherwise lawful operations, and so it just so happens to be that eagles fly in the air and blades spin. And there's inherently a conflict when you have both in the same location."
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | 2023-05-17T12:29:00+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/criminal-cases-for-killing-eagles-decline-as-wind-turbine-dangers-grow |
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Palau’s vice president and her eight-member delegation have been quarantined in Taiwan after two of them tested positive for the coronavirus.
Palau is one of the 14 countries still maintaining formal relations with Taiwan, which China claims as its own and has relentlessly sought to isolate internationally by depriving it of diplomatic partners.
Vice President J. Uduch Sengebau Senior arrived for an official five-day visit on Saturday and was due to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen.
The delegation from the Pacific nation had PCR tests on Sunday, with two of them positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
The conditions of their quarantine remain unclear. Taiwan generally mandates several days of quarantine in a hotel or private home.
Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said their schedule has been suspended for the time being. In a statement, the ministry gave no details on who in the delegation had tested positive or how long they would remain in Taiwan, but said it would “continue to provide them with the proper care.”
Taiwan has gradually relaxed its COVID-19 restrictions, but testing and quarantine restrictions for foreign arrivals remain in place.
Upon her arrival, Senior, who is also her country’s justice minister, said she looked forward to “strengthening bilateral relations with the Taiwan government and the Ministry of Justice in Taiwan, in the areas of justice, maritime security and public safety.”
“The Republic of Palau and the Republic of Taiwan share similar beliefs in human rights, justice, the rule of law,” Senior said.
Taiwan this week is also hosting Foreign Minister Mario Bucaro of Guatemala, another of its dwindling number of diplomatic allies.
The visits come amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and China, following China’s threatening military exercises and missile launches staged in retaliation for a trip to the island earlier this month by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
With a population of just over 18,000, Palau has recorded 5,348 cases of COVID-19 and six deaths. Taiwan, with 23 million people, has reported more than 5 million cases and close to 10,000 deaths.
Quarantine rules remain flexible and reports say the government plans to further relax them beginning Thursday. | 2022-08-29T14:05:03+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/international/ap-palau-vp-delegation-quarantined-in-taiwan-after-2-get-virus/ |
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ROME (AP) — The first three months of 2023 were the deadliest first quarter in six years for migrants crossing the central Mediterranean Sea in smugglers’ boats, the U.N. migration agency reported Wednesday, citing nations' delays in initiating rescues as a contributing factor.
The International Organization for Migration documented 441 migrant deaths along the dangerous sea route between northern Africa and Europe’s southern shores during January, February and March. In 2017, 742 known deaths were documented in the same period, while 446 were recorded in the first three months of 2015.
"The persisting humanitarian crisis in the central Mediterranean is intolerable,'' IOM Director General Antonio Vitorino, commenting on the figures the agency released in a report.
“With more than 20,000 deaths recorded on this route since 2014, I fear that these deaths have been normalized,'' Vitorino said. ”States must respond. Delays and gaps in state-led SAR (search-and-rescue areas) are costing human lives."
While this year has started out on a distressing note, IOM tallied higher numbers of people dead or missing in the Mediterranean in six other quarters since 2017, with the most documented in the second quarter of 2018, at 1,430
The true number of lives lost among migrants who set out on smugglers' unseaworthy rubber dinghies or decrepit fishing boats is unknown because the bodies of people who perish at sea often are never recovered.
Many deaths only come to light when survivors recount that their vessel set out with more passengers than the number who ultimately making it to safety.
The International Organization for Migration said it also was investigating “several reports of invisible shipwrecks" — cases in which boats are reported missing, where there are no records of survivors, remains or search-and-rescue operations. It estimated that “the fates of more than 300 people aboard these vessels remain unclear.”
Without naming nations, the agency blasted policies aimed at complicating the work of rescue boats operated in the central Mediterranean by humanitarian organizations.
The report cited a March 25 incident in which members of the Libyan Coast Guard fired shots in the air as a charity rescue boat, Ocean Viking, was responding to a report of a rubber dinghy in distress.
“State efforts to save lives must include supporting the efforts of NGO actors to provide lifesaving assistance and ending the criminalization, obstruction of those efforts” by humanitarian groups, the IOM said.
The agency's report said the deaths of at least 127 people so far this year came in six incidents in which “delays in state-led rescues in the Central Mediterranean were a factor.” The report's authors lamented the “complete absence of response” in a seventh situation, in which at least 73 migrants lost their live.
The authors also cited a boat carrying some 400 migrants that remained adrift in the sea between Malta and Italy for two days before the Italian Coast Guard came to its aid.
Italy’s governments have at times impounded charity-run boats for technical reasons or, as the country’s current right-wing government is doing now, required them to disembark their rescued passengers farther away from the southernmost ports that jut out into the Mediterranean.
On Tuesday, Italy's far-right premier, Giorgia Meloni, and her Cabinet declared a six-month state of emergency to cope with the country's latest increase in migrant arrivals.
Among the goals of her coalition, which includes the stridently anti-migrant leader of the League Party, are efforts to step repatriation of migrants who aren't eligible for asylum. Many of the asylum-seekers who reach Italy are fleeing poverty not war or persecution and see their applications denied.
According to the Italian Interior Ministry, 31,192 migrants had arrived in Italy by sea this year as of Tuesday.
The figure didn’t include some 700 migrants crowded aboard a smugglers’ boat that apparently ran out of fuel and got towed Wednesday morning to a port in Sicily under an Italian Coast Guard escort.
Migrants aboard that vessel cheered and shouted “Beautiful Italy,” when they reached Catania, Italian state TV reported.
Italy for years has sought to prod fellow European Union nations to take more of the rescued migrants who step ashore in Mediterranean countries, many with the aim of finding jobs or family members in northern Europe.
Under current EU rules, the country where asylum-seekers first arrive is responsible for them.
“The situation in the Mediterranean has been a humanitarian crisis for over a decade now," IOM spokesperson Safa Msehli said Wednesday. "And the fact that deaths continue on its own is very alarming, but the fact that that’s increased is extremely alarming because it means that very little concrete action was taken to address the issue.”
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Jamey Keaten in Geneva contributed to this story.
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Follow AP’s coverage of global migration at https://apnews.com/hub/migration | 2023-04-12T16:19:34+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/world/article/un-year-is-off-to-a-deadly-start-for-migrants-17892699.php |
WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, February 9, 2023
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1157 AM CST Mon Feb 6 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson affecting Marion and Cass
Counties.
For the Black Cypress Bayou...including Jefferson...Minor flooding
is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 1200 PM CST.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Lowland flooding will affect mainly timber
resources.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CST Monday the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CST Monday was 13.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Wednesday morning and continue falling to 12.1 feet Saturday
morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.6 feet on 12/23/2013.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Seth Bodnar is the president of the University of Montana and served in Iraq from 2003-2004 and 2008-2009. He also served in the southern Philippines in 2007.
As a university president, I worry not simply for the financial health of the institution I serve. Rather, my fears are for our country’s long-term economic competitiveness as we experience a widespread devaluing of education and the erosion of the educational advantage that we’ve held in global affairs for the past 70 years. This is the most serious long-term national security challenge facing our country.
When I was commissioned as an Army officer 22 years ago, I entered a U.S. military that possessed vast technological superiority over our adversaries. Our military power was — and still is — predicated on a strong education system and a fast-moving private-sector economy that can out-innovate any competitors.
As the Economist recently noted, in 1990, the United States accounted for 40 percent of the Group of Seven’s gross domestic product; today it’s 58 percent. Incomes continue to rise; American firms own more patents than Germany and China combined. But constant innovation requires education, and the steady increase in college-going rates from about 60 percent in 1990 to nearly 70 percent by 2010 played a vital role in this 30-year run.
Yet, some prominent business leaders (despite many of them having degrees themselves, often from highly selective universities) are vocally discouraging young people from attending college, arguing that you don’t need a degree to be a successful entrepreneur or that success is simply a matter of “out hustling” your competition. At the same time, some political leaders are choosing to cast college campuses not as a driver of national power but as the favorite target in the country’s culture wars. A recent Wall Street Journal-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Americans found confidence in the value of a college education is dropping, with 56 percent believing the time and money spent are not worth the degree earned.
But those viewpoints overlook higher education’s vital role as an engine of social mobility and economic growth. Though some individuals certainly can be successful without college, the average impact of a college degree on a person’s lifetime earnings is well over $1 million — and growing. A person with a college degree is only half as likely to be unemployed compared with those that have only a high school diploma and 3.5 times less likely to experience poverty. And the benefits of education accrue not just to the individual but also to the broader economy. One recent study estimated that every additional year of schooling for a country’s adult population resulted in per capita GDP growth of 9-10 percent.
Yes, higher education can be easy to criticize. I cringe when I hear students share plans to attend colleges that charge $50,000 or even $65,000 per year in tuition. While most public universities charge a fraction of this, the eye-popping prices at some institutions reinforce the perception that college is an overpriced, risky venture.
Universities also need to retire the unhelpful debate over what’s more important: a broad education or specific skills. Some within academia hear the words “career readiness” as a mortal threat to a liberal arts education.
The reality is that though our students absolutely need a broad base of knowledge to navigate the complexity of today’s world, they also need the tangible skills to be job ready on graduation day. Doing both requires universities to work more closely with employers to adapt programs to meet emerging needs, while at the same time making educational programs more accessible to people at all stages of their career.
But the answer to these flaws is not to write off higher education. Instead, we as a country must rally around higher education in all forms — two-year, four-year and short-term vocational training — as an American institution that needs to adapt and change but also remains indispensable for our long-term security.
When I led soldiers in the Army, I did so knowing that we possessed not just air superiority but also night-vision, sensing and communications capabilities that far outpaced our adversaries. Much of the battlefield technology the United States depended on in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere over the past two decades was the product of foundational research at American universities as well as the knowledge workers these universities produced.
The rest of the world recognizes the vital role education has played in building the military and economic might the United States has enjoyed. Our advantage is fading. At the turn of the 21st century, we ranked fifth among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development nations in educational attainment; by 2021, we were 12th.
Our competitors are certainly not advising their youth, “Don’t get an education.” They’re playing a long game, and they’re playing to win. | 2023-05-15T17:21:58+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/15/college-student-enrollment-decline-economics/ |
(NewsNation) — Days after what officials called a targeted attack on power substations in North Carolina, NewsNation has exclusively obtained a recent federal law enforcement memo that previously warned of similar possible attacks.
The memo reads, in part:
Power companies in Oregon and Washington have reported physical attacks on substations using hand tools, arson, firearms and metal chains possibly in response to an online call for attacks on critical infrastructure. … In recent attacks, criminal actors bypassed security by cutting the fence links, lighting nearby fires, shooting equipment from a distance or throwing objects over the fence and onto equipment.
Federal Law Enforcement officials
Officials told NewsNation Tuesday it is too early to know a motive for the gunfire damage that caused widespread power outages in Moore County, North Carolina, but there have been similar cases of vandalism and plots across the country in recent months.
On Nov. 11, for example, sheriff’s deputies in Jones County, North Carolina, reported that criminal vandalism had caused 12,000 people to lose power for days.
That investigation remains ongoing and authorities say no suspects have been identified or arrested.
In another instance back in February, the Department of Justice secured guilty pleas from three men accused of plotting to shoot substations across the country with powerful rifles. Federal officials said the defendants were white supremacists and planned to cause millions in damage and social unrest.
Federal authorities have warned of domestic terrorism-related threats to critical infrastructure for years. The Department of Homeland Security renewed that concern in a terrorism alert bulletin issued publicly on Nov. 30.
It reads, in part:
Targets of potential violence include: public gatherings, faith-based institutions, the LGBTQI+ community, schools, racial and religious minorities, government facilities and personnel, U.S. critical infrastructure, the media, and perceived ideological opponents.
The Department of Homeland Security
Officials called the North Carolina outages over the weekend a set of coordinated attacks on power substations.
“It appears to be an intentional, willful and malicious act and the perpetrator will be brought to justice and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Sen. Tom Mcinnis, R-N.C.
The outages — at their peak affecting around 45,000 homes — caused residents to lose heat, schools to close, and some to turn to charities to cook them food.
According to The News and Observer of Raleigh, Duke Energy was the company that had its electrical substations damaged, affecting tens of thousands of Moore County residents.
As of Tuesday, about 73% of the more than 47,000 Duke Energy customers served in the county were reportedly still without power.
The company said Tuesday evening it “anticipates having nearly all customers restored by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.”
Additionally, Moore County Schools announced Tuesday afternoon that schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday due to the outages. | 2022-12-07T19:05:26+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/federal-memo-warned-of-attacks-on-power-plants/ |
LUBBOCK, Texas – Car seat safety is extremely important, but it’s just as important to get them inspected to make sure they’re working correctly and installed properly.
This comes after a fatal crash in Littlefield killed the two people who were riding in the front. However, a 5-year-old and 2-month-old baby girl survived. They were both in secured car seats. Thankfully, the two-month-old was left unharmed.
The Texas Department of Transportation teamed up with Safety City on Friday to provide free check ups and teach parents or caregivers how to determine if their child is in the proper car seat based on their age and size.
Certified car seat technicians looked out for expiration dates from the manufacturer and spoke to parents/caregivers about the history of the car seat. Typically, a car seat will expire within six to ten years. If it has been through a car wreck, it must be replaced to ensure no internal damage.
Karen Mitchell with TxDOT said, “There are programs here in the city that are free of charge that they can come get a car seat and get educated on how to install it correctly.”
One of those programs is at Lubbock’s Parenting Cottage. Two car seat technicians at the event Friday explained they have classes, and that info can be found on their website. Parents and caregivers will receive a car seat to take home with them.
For child passenger safety week next month, TXDOT will host Seat Belt Saturday on September 24. A location is still yet to be determined. To stay updated check their website often. | 2022-08-13T01:00:01+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/txdot-teams-up-with-safety-city-in-lubbock-for-car-seat-check-ups/ |
'Some really great people': York City Police promote five within ranks
Five York City Police Department officers were recognized in a promotion ceremony Monday afternoon.
Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow opened the ceremony at City Hall before the officers' friends, family and colleagues by acknowledging the five officers for their contributions to the department.
"They say good things are supposed to happen to good people. Well today that really ends up being the case because we have some good things happening today to some really great people." Muldrow said.
Frank Clark was promoted to detective, and Tiffany Pitts was promoted to detective first class. Steven Pickel was promoted to sergeant, and Matt Irvin promoted to lieutenant. Daniel Lentz was promoted to captain.
"Each and every one of these individuals you're going to hear about today worked their butts off to get here," Muldrow said. "They all truly exemplify in character, in deed and in work ethic, the best of what this department was, what this department is and what this department will continue to bring forward."
During the pinning ceremony, every officer had a family member involved. Clark had his two children pin him as he moved up to detective. Irvin and Lentz each had their wives and children pin them.
"It [the promotion] means a lot," said Lentz, who is the spokesperson for the department. "It's more for my family. I spend a lot of hours working with the commissioner on his vision for the department. And for my family that's a sacrifice of lost time. I have to remember that being a public servant is about service over self. It's more for the community and my family."
Pickel had his fiancee and fellow officer Rachel Seik pin him for the ceremony, and Pitts had her husband participate in the pinning.
"They [the promotion ceremonies] are very important for the department." Lentz said. "Celebrating the success of the people within your command is really important."
Also in attendance were state Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York City, and York County Commissioner Doug Hoke. | 2022-08-02T16:01:13+00:00 | yorkdispatch.com | https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/local/2022/08/02/some-really-great-people-york-city-police-promote-five-within-ranks/10206605002/ |
EL PASO, Texas — A rescue dog in Texas went on a journey that sounds like the plot of a "Homeward Bound" sequel, getting loose from her new owner and winding up back at the front door of her former shelter — in the middle of the night — ringing the doorbell, asking to be let in.
On January 29, the Animal Rescue League of El Paso put out an urgent alert on social media asking for help finding newly-adopted Bailey, who'd gotten loose from her owner. A few people on the rescue's Facebook page reported seeing her, but nobody was able to catch her.
Apparently that is because Bailey was a woman with a plan. Nose down, she made a beeline straight for the most familiar surroundings.
Following a mental roadmap that stunned shelter staff and would probably make a New York cabbie jealous, Bailey found her way back to the Animal Rescue League two days later, about 10 miles from her new home.
But what's a girl to do when you show up in the middle of the night and there's no one to let you in? Ring the bell, of course.
Just after 1 a.m. on January 31, shelter staff got a Ring doorbell notification with a view of a very cute, very tired pup at the front door. Staff rushed there to let Bailey in, gave her a warm blanket and tucked her in.
"Bailey is now safe," the shelter shared in an update. "To all those who searched, spotted, called, hoped - we thank you. As we knew, dogs are incredible. Bailey made her own way back to ARL, and rang our ring doorbell at 1:15 am saying she wanted in. Staff rushed to the shelter and put Bailey in her run. She was very happy, and we were too."
Bailey has since been reunited with her new family.
"She lived at the shelter for soooo long this was home to her," the shelter added in a comment on social media. "She felt safe here. When she got loose she was on a mission to get home." | 2023-02-11T07:09:20+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/nation-world/lost-dog-el-paso-shelter-rings-doorbell/507-934e1958-948e-46bc-b868-696f49d6347b |
Cornel West’s third-party presidential campaign is stirring up unpleasant flashbacks to 2016 for members of the Democratic Party, some of whom are starting to grow anxious about the effect it could have on President Biden’s reelection.
West, a philosopher, Ivy League academic and leftist, recently announced he is newly registered with the Green Party as he seeks to challenge Biden and the eventual Republican nominee for the White House.
Now, some prominent figures supporting Biden, from the head of the Democratic National Committee to veteran campaign hands, are already sounding the alarm about his quixotic White House run.
“This is not the time in order to experiment. This is not the time to play around on the margins,” said DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison, a close Biden confidant.
Seven years ago, when Hillary Clinton lost to former President Donald Trump, many in her orbit blamed Green Party nominee Jill Stein as a factor that contributed to her defeat. Heading into 2024, Democrats worry West could emerge as a similar spoiler by earning just enough votes to fracture the coalition Biden needs to win.
“In 2016, the Green Party played an outsized role in tipping the election to Donald Trump,” wrote David Axelrod, who served as former President Obama’s chief strategist, on Twitter last weekend. “Now, with Cornel West as their likely nominee, they could easily do it again. Risky business.”
The concerns come as Democrats stare down yet another possible race against Trump. After multiple indictments and other potentially consequential legal entanglements, he’s polling well ahead of his rivals for the Republican nomination, and Democrats are already preparing for the third consecutive general election with him as their opponent.
Biden’s allies are warning publicly that there’s little room for error. If the twice-impeached former president is again his party’s nominee, they see a hard and unpredictable fight on the horizon and are calling for loyalty and focus. West’s bid complicates that path to victory, some suggest.
“What we see is a lot of folks who want to be relevant and try to be relevant in these elections and not looking at the big picture,” Harrison said, adding, “We got to reelect Joe Biden.”
While Democrats continue to be haunted by what happened in 2016, there are some notable differences between then and now. Clinton was, in millions of voters’ minds, a highly flawed candidate with a family history and political track record that made many uncomfortable. Some of those voters in key battleground states found Stein, who ran twice on the Green Party ticket and is now advising West, an appealing alternative.
There was also a widespread assumption at the time that Clinton would beat Trump and that a third-party vote on principle would not make much of a difference.
“In 2016, it was clear to me and other organizers that a significant number of voters were unwilling to vote for Hillary Clinton because of her record supporting disastrous wars and were willing to vote Green Party as a protest vote, under the assumption Clinton would win anyway,” said Alexander McCoy, a progressive operative and organizer.
Biden is different for a number of reasons, Democrats say, in part due to his policy considerations during his first term.
“I don’t think that will happen again to the same scale,” McCoy said, “because Joe Biden ended the war in Afghanistan and has kept U.S. troops out of new conflicts like Ukraine. A Donald Trump presidency also feels more real to people.”
Democrats are just starting to express concerns about West after previously ignoring his newly formed campaign. So far, he’s had some defenders. West, a surrogate for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in 2020 and a former Harvard scholar, has been praised by those who share the progressive senator’s worldview, mostly for the activist-minded spirit he brings and his commitment to leftist ideology.
His allies see his candidacy as a way to show policy distinctions with Biden and to introduce more progressive ideas to the voting public. Still, even some of his admirers acknowledge he could hurt the incumbent president in favor of the GOP.
They just hope that doesn’t happen.
“Dr. West and his supporters’ ideas and frustrations deserve to be heard, but hopefully, that doesn’t come at the cost of the worst possible candidate winning again because of our antiquated electoral system,” said Hassan Martini, executive director of No Dem Left Behind, a progressive group focused on rural voters.
“Many of West’s ideas already have a home within our party, and our party winning enough elections is key to making those ideas a reality,” he said.
Some progressives close to West want him to agitate Biden further. They’d like to see him debate the president but concede there’s a slim chance of that happening.
Biden “risks the same thing that scared the hell out of neoliberals in 2016,” said Nina Turner, a staunch progressive and former state senator from Ohio who worked with West on Sanders’s last campaign.
“The ideas of the progressive left are popular with the majority of the American people,” she said, suggesting West has tapped into something Biden has not.
Progressives indeed helped Biden attract a broad support base in 2020. That included many who weren’t overly enthusiastic about his candidacy but showed up out of fear or anger toward Trump. Now, some Democrats say they could entertain voting for other choices this time around, and that West could prove to be a dark horse.
One Democratic campaign strategist said Biden should include West in conversations about the direction of the party as a way to keep him and fellow progressives on board.
“Get them in a f—ing room and ask what they want and include it in the platform,” the strategist said, adding progressives love West’s run. “I think they’ll be happy if he moves Biden[’s] rhetoric left.”
West did not respond to a request for comment by publication time.
It’s still very early in the cycle, but a sizable number of voters — 44 percent — are willing to contemplate a third-party presidential candidate, according to an NBC News poll released in late June.
There’s also a considerable lack of appetite for a redo of the last election. A CNN/SSRS survey also taken last month found 31 percent of voters polled did not want either Trump or Biden to be their respective party’s nominee.
“We are confident that the Democratic Party best serves Dr. West’s agenda,” said Martini, of No Dem Left Behind. “Maybe not completely, but certainly far more than if Republicans can cement Supreme Court dominance for the next 30-40 years.”
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm over the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats in Asia and the Middle East, and other tensions, warning that “humanity is just one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation.”
The warning came Monday as a pandemic-delayed conference opened to review the 50-year-old Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, which is aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and eventually achieving a nuclear-free world.
The threat of nuclear catastrophe was also raised by the United States, Japan, Germany, the U.N. nuclear chief and many other opening speakers.
Russia, which came under criticism from some speakers, didn’t give its address in its scheduled slot Monday but was expected to speak Tuesday. China’s representative was scheduled to speak Tuesday.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said North Korea is preparing to conduct its seventh nuclear test, Iran “has either been unwilling or unable” to accept a deal to return to the 2015 nuclear agreement aimed at reining in its nuclear program, and Russia is “engaged in reckless, dangerous nuclear saber-rattling” in Ukraine.
He cited Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warning after its Feb. 24 invasion that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen,” emphasizing that his country is “one of the most potent nuclear powers.”
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said divisions in the world since the last review conference in 2015, which ended without a consensus document, have become greater, adding that Russia’s threat to use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war has contributed “to worldwide concern that yet another catastrophe by nuclear weapon use is a real possibility.”
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Moscow’s “reckless nuclear rhetoric” since its invasion of its smaller neighbor “is putting at risk everything the NPT has achieved in five decades.”
Putin appeared to roll back on his nuclear warning in a message of greetings to NPT participants posted on his website Monday.
“We believe that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought, and we stand for equal and indivisible security for all members of the world community,” the Russian leader said.
Blinken also noted Russia seized Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhya and is using it as a military base to fire at Ukrainians, “knowing that they can’t and won’t shoot back because they might accidentally strike a nuclear reactor or highly radioactive waste in storage.” He said this brings the notion of having “a human shield to an entirely different and horrific level.”
Russia’s delegation to the NPT issued a statement Monday night strongly rejecting Blinken’s contention that Russia is using the Zaporizhzhya plant as a military base, saying a limited number of servicemen are there “to ensure safety and security at the power plant.”
Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the Ukraine conflict is “so grave that the specter of a potential nuclear confrontation, or accident, has raised its terrifying head again.”
He warned that at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant “the situation is becoming more perilous by the day,” and he urged all countries to help make possible his visit to the plant with a team of IAEA safety and security experts, saying his efforts for the past two months have been unsuccessful.
Guterres said the month-long review conference is taking place “at a time of nuclear danger not seen since the height of the Cold War.”
The conference is “an opportunity to hammer out the measures that will help avoid certain disaster, and to put humanity on a new path towards a world free of nuclear weapons,” he said.
But Guterres warned that “geopolitical weapons are reaching new highs,” almost 13,000 nuclear weapons are in arsenals around the world, and countries seeking “false security” are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on “doomsday weapons.”
“All this at a time when the risks of proliferation are growing and guardrails to prevent escalation are weakening,” he said, “And when crises — with nuclear undertones — are festering from the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and to many other factors around the world.”
Guterres called on conference participants to take several actions: urgently reinforce and reaffirm “the 77-year-old norm against the use of nuclear weapons,” work relentlessly toward eliminating nuclear weapons with new commitments to reduce arsenals, address “the simmering tensions in the Middle Est and Asia” and promote the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
“Future generations are counting on your commitment to step back from the abyss,” he implored the ministers and diplomats. “This is our moment to meet this fundamental test and lift the cloud of nuclear annihilation once and for all.”
Japan’s Kishida, recalling his home city of Hiroshima where the first atomic bomb was dropped in August 1945, echoed many of Guterres’ points saying the path to a world without nuclear weapons has become harder but “giving up is not an option.”
In force since 1970, the Nonproliferation Treaty has the widest adherence of any arms control agreement, with some 191 countries that are members.
Under its provisions, the five original nuclear powers — the United States, China, Russia (then the Soviet Union), Britain and France — agreed to negotiate toward eliminating their arsenals someday and nations without nuclear weapons promised not to acquire them in exchange for a guarantee to be able to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
India and Pakistan, which didn’t join the NPT, went on to get the bomb. So did North Korea, which ratified the pact but later announced it was withdrawing. Non-signatory Israel is believed to have a nuclear arsenal but neither confirms nor denies it.
The meeting, which ends Aug. 26, aims to generate a consensus on next steps, but expectations are low for a substantial — if any — agreement.
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Associated Press writer Jennifer Peltz contributed to this report. | 2022-08-02T14:25:52+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/world-one-step-from-nuclear-annihilation-un-chief-warns/ |
MEXICO CITY, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the second quarter of 2022.
- Period-end and average occupancy were 97.8 and 97.3 percent, respectively.
- Net effective rents on rollover were 19.6 percent.
- Weighted average customer retention was 88.8 percent.
- Same store cash NOI was 5.1 percent.
- Published our ESG Report.
- Aligned with Prologis to meet our net zero emissions goal by 2040.
Net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 2.2464 (US$0.1110) for the quarter compared with Ps. 2.9855 (US$0.1484) for the same period in 2021.
Funds from operations (FFO), as modified by FIBRA Prologis per CBFI, was Ps. 0.9198 (US$0.0457) for the quarter compared with Ps. 0.8625 (US$0.0424) for the same period in 2021.
"Today, we announced strong and solid second quarter 2022 financial and operational results. These results once more prove our strong and sustainable business model," said Luis Gutiérrez, president, Latin America, Prologis.
As of June 30, 2022, FIBRA Prologis' leverage was 28.7 percent and liquidity was approximately Ps. 6.1 billion (US$305 million), which included Ps. 5.4 billion (US$270 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 707 million (US$35 million) of unrestricted cash.
FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:
- Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET.
- Access the live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events.
- Dial in: +1 888 330 2384 or +1 240 789 2701 and enter Passcode 3140861.
A telephonic replay will be available July 20 - August 9 at +1 800 770 2030 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 647 362 9199 from all other countries using conference code 3140861. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2022, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 227 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 43.4 million square feet (4.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management's beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust ("FIBRA") status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the "Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores" and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading "Risk Factors." FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — The world is getting hotter and more crowded and the two issues are connected, but not quite as much as people might think, experts say.
On Tuesday somewhere a baby will be born that will be the globe’s 8 billionth person, according to a projection by the United Nations and other experts. The Earth has warmed almost 0.9 degrees Celsius (1.6 degrees Fahrenheit) since the world hit the 4 billion mark in 1974.
Climate and population is a touchy subject for scientists and officials.
While more people consuming energy, mostly from the burning of fossil fuels, is warming the planet, the key issue isn’t the number of people as much as how a small fraction of those people are causing way more than their share of carbon pollution, several climate and population experts told The Associated Press.
“We do have a population problem and we do have a population issue,” said Vanessa Perez-Cicera, director of the Global Economics Center at the World Resources Institute. “But I think most importantly, we have an overconsumption issue.”
And because of that the 8 billionth child born will “not have what we had ... because there’s not enough resources,” she said.
Kenya, which is suffering through a devastating drought, has 55 million people, about 95 times more than the population of Wyoming. But Wyoming emits 3.7 times the carbon dioxide as Kenya. Africa as whole has 16.7% of the world’s population but historically emits only 3% of the global carbon pollution, while the United States has 4.5% of the planet’s people but since 1959 has put out 21.5% of the heat-trapping carbon dioxide.
The average Canadian, Saudi and Australian put out more than 10 times the carbon dioxide into the air though their daily living than the average Pakistani, where one-third of the nation was flooded in a climate change worsened event. And in Qatar the per capita emissions is 20 times Pakistan’s, according to the World Bank.
“The question is not about population but rather about consumption patterns," said climate scientist Bill Hare of Climate Analytics. "So it’s best to look at the major northern emitters to begin with.”
Climate Interactive, a group of scientists who run intricate computer simulations that can be tweaked to see what factors matter the most in fighting climate change, looked at the difference population makes. It found it made a small contribution compared to other factors, like economics.
Comparing two United Nations population projections scenarios of 8.8 billion people and 10.4 billion people, Climate Interactive’s Drew Jones found only a 0.2 degrees Celsius (0.4 degrees Fahrenheit) difference. But the difference between no price or tax on carbon and $100 a ton was 0.7 degrees Celsius (1.3 degrees Fahrenheit).
Hare said there is more than a tinge of racism in the myth that overpopulation is the major issue behind climate change.
“One of the biggest arguments that I hear almost exclusively from men in high-income countries is that, ‘Oh, it’s just a population problem,'” The Nature Conservancy Chief Scientist Katharine Hayhoe said. “Nothing could be further from the truth.”
“The 50% poorest people in the world are historically responsible for 7% of heat trapping gas emissions,” Hayhoe said. “Yet when you look at which countries are bearing the brunt of the impacts from climate change, countries like Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Afghanistan topped the list.”
And even within countries, it’s the wealthiest who cause more of the carbon pollution, Hare said. Overall, he said, “80% of the population, the global population, emits a small fraction of emissions.”
The world’s population is growing mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia “and they’re contributing the least to man-made climate change,” said Colette Rose, project coordinator at the Berlin Institute for Population and Development.
Eight nations, five in Africa, three in Asia, are going to have at least half of the population growth between now and 2050, Rose said. They are Egypt, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, India and the Philippines.
Worldwide population growth has substantially slowed, will likely peak sometime this century, and is now down to growing less than 1% a year, Rose said. But carbon emissions are growing faster, at 1% more this year than 2021.
For environmental advocacy groups and officials the issue of population and climate has caused problems.
“Population is an issue that no one has wanted to touch from the very beginning. Too politically sensitive,” Joanna Depledge, a climate historian from the University of Cambridge in England, said in an email. “There are many dimensions, notably in relation to religion and accusations of racism — population growth is mostly concentrated in non-white populations, of course.’’
For a long time, the Sierra Club had promoted efforts to try to control the world population, until a couple decades ago, when the environmental group looked harder at the issue and broke down the numbers, said the group's president, Ramon Cruz. They found the problems were more overconsumption and fossil fuel use and those problems would be the same “at 6 billion, 7 billion or 8 billion” people, he said.
While most environmental groups try to avoid the issue, 11 years ago, when the world hit 7 billion people, the Center for Biological Diversity made special issue condoms with population and environmental messages such as “Wrap with care, save the polar bear.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco left-hander Carlos Rodón, Boston designated hitter J.D. Martinez and Miami first baseman Garrett Cooper were added Tuesday for next week’s All-Star Game.
They replaced Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper and Houston’s Yordan Álvarez, who are hurt, and Milwaukee closer Josh Hader, who is skipping the July 19 game at Dodger Stadium because of family responsibilities.
Rodón made the All-Star team for the second straight season. He is 8-5 with a 2.70 ERA in 17 starts, striking out 124 and walking 32 in 100 innings.
Martinez, 34, is a five-time All-Star who is hitting .313 with nine homers, 38 RBIs and 29 doubles, tied for the American League lead. He earned a $100,000 bonus for his selection.
Cooper, 31, becomes the 31st first-time All-Star this year. He is batting .299 with seven homers and 40 RBIs.
Martinez and Cooper each were next in player voting. Rodón was selected by Major League Baseball.
Hader spent a week on the paternity list in June after his son, Lucas, was born. His wife, Maria, had complications with her pregnancy.
“A lot on his plate, for sure, these last six weeks,” Brewers manager Craig Counsell said in Minneapolis before a two-game series against the Twins. “The All-Star Game’s a great honor, and it’s not an easy choice.”
Said Hader: “I think my duty is to be with my family, and I think just to be ready for the second half. My family needs me at this time, and that’s just kind of the decision that we made.”
Harper was elected as the National League’s designated hitter but broke his left thumb when hit by a pitch from San Diego’s Blake Snell on June 25. He was replaced in the starting lineup by Atlanta’s William Contreras.
Álvarez went on the injured list Sunday because of a ailing right hand that has gotten worse since he first got hurt June 18 against the Chicago White Sox.
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — When Nathan Gray, 50, stepped on stage in Jersey City, New Jersey, recently, fans of the popular Newark-born rock act Boysetsfire saw something they had never seen before. Gray’s bandmates did, too.
Instead of Gray’s usual dark-colored T-shirt, there was a pink tank top. The black jeans were replaced by jeggings. And makeup and lipstick complemented Gray’s neck tattoo, which bulges when the post-hardcore punk music starts flowing.
For an act that has maintained fans worldwide for nearly 30 years, it was a new wrinkle in the band’s long history.
Just a few days prior, Gray did something that took five decades: created an Instagram post announcing that Gray identifies as both pansexual and gender-nonconforming/nonbinary/gender queer. (Gray now uses the pronouns they/them.)
After years of depression, drug and alcohol abuse while fretting over their sexual identity, Gray finally felt able to let it all go.
They would no longer police their mannerisms like how they hold their hands. They would dress the way they want. And they were dedicated to living the second half of their life unlike the first: comfortable in their own skin.
With that weight off their shoulders, Gray now feels as if they’re walking on air.
“All of a sudden you feel like, ‘Oh my, God, I may float,‘” Gray said of the feelings felt after pressing the “share” button.
While the world of punk music has always been a haven for outcasts and others who feel excluded, the open-mindedness had its limits. There were several times over the years when Gray nearly came out, before running back in.
While Boysetsfire prepares to set out for Europe on what Gray says will likely be their final tour, Gray’s musical future lies with their newer punk band, The Iron Roses. (Boysetsfire anniversary shows and other events could still come in the future.)
Dubbed “joyful punk for inclusive revolutionaries,” Gray and their hodgepodge of bandmates are all on the same page when it comes to promoting a space where fans of all backgrounds can come and feel safe and free to be themselves.
A new Nathan
Iron Roses background vocalist Becky Fontaine, who is queer with a trans teenage daughter, has watched Gray’s metamorphosis up close — not only as a band member, but also as a neighbor a few houses down the road in Elkton, Maryland, where Gray now lives with wife Katie and children Aleks, 9, and Sophia, 5.
Over the years, Gray had tried to mask who they were in many ways.
There were years when they grew a long gray beard, joking it was a “wizard look” intended to emit masculinity. There was a stage when they publicly declared that they were a member of the Church of Satan, lashing out against their religious upbringing as the child of a Presbyterian preacher in an attempt to be “tough and dark.” And then there was even a time when they would put on a Southern accent, all in an attempt to keep their true identity pinned down.
Now, Fontaine sees a different person. “Even in his eyes, there’s less of a cloud, less of a panic attack happening because there is not a hiding of Nathan as a person anymore,” she said.
During Boysetsfire’s height in the late ’90s and early ’00s, Gray had thousands of adoring fans, including plenty of attention from young women obsessed with a frontman and the image that came along with that. While they came out at times to some, they found themself quickly returning to hiding who they were again and again.
“Nathan has the privilege and burden of being something that many have attached such an ideal to and they want them to be what they have always seen them as,” she said. “So for Nathan to go up on stage with Boysetsfire as who they have always been, without that cloak, in front of those fans. ... It was monumental.
“It’s a really, really big deal. People may not recognize how much guts that took, only because those fans may have a box they want them to stay within.”
When Gray came out on stage with Boysetsfire, they didn’t look down and see fans slack-jawed and bewildered. It was just like always, fans just digging the music. And since they were the opening act, some of the people there didn’t even know the band.
“And they were just stoked to see somebody up there so vibrant,” Gray said. “When they saw someone like that on stage, they were like, ‘Oh, hell yeah. I’m checking this out, especially someone in this clothing and screaming their head off.”
Taking the plunge
Gray said nothing about this all was planned. They made their Instagram post that day because it was time to let it out, even before telling their wife they were going to do it. When it came time to perform with Boysetsfire four days later, Gray didn’t consult with bandmates. Instead, Gray just showed up with a whole new look and then laid down their trademark aggressive set of politically charged punk just as they always do.
“It’s just a realization of that who I have been is not who I am — this has been something I put on. You know, being how I was: That was the gimmick,” Gray said, detailing how freeing it felt to finally find the cause of much of the angst that had come to define them. “And I really felt very little responsibility to come out individually to anyone. I wanted to put it out online and everyone can receive it as they want to receive it.”
In Scotland, Boysetsfire fan Ewan MacNeilage received it with cheers. He discovered the band when he was 13 in 2003 and credits Gray for giving him inspiration, happiness and empowerment across the Atlantic Ocean through music over the years.
”(Gray) deserves to feel the same,” MacNeilage said. “I hope that this changes nothing for Nathan apart from what is wanted. Nobody should ever have to hide their true self.”
After Boysetsfire completes their 12-date trek across England, Belgium, Germany and Austria playing the songs of Gray’s past, Gray turns all attention to the future with The Iron Roses, which released their debut album “Rebel Songs” in July.
Originally known as Nathan Gray and The Iron Roses, Gray decided after coming out that they wanted to streamline the band name and band identity.
‘Truly an incredible thing’
Photographer Allissa Williams of Thorn & Petal Films recently traveled from her New England home to take a set of promotional shots for the band, which had reached out to her after seeing her shoot several of their shows in the past.
Williams, a 22-year fan of Boysetsfire, posted an image from that session on Instagram and wrote that there were tears rolling down her face behind the camera at times. The joy coming from Gray was almost overwhelming, even for someone they got to know only recently.
“It’s truly an incredible thing to capture someone who’s finally expressing their deepest and truest selves,” she wrote in the caption. “The feeling is different, it’s palpable — like the best hug, a warm blanket, a cool breeze or the sun on your face.”
What caused her to write that? “I could just feel the energy. It was different and beautiful. They were all just so comfortable in their skin,” she said.
The Iron Roses coming to Philadelphia
The Iron Roses is embarking on a 12-date U.S. tour, spreading a message of love and open-mindedness through the same howling punk rock that Gray has been delivering for years. Except this time, fans will see the true Gray. And the smile on their face will tell you all you need to know.
The tour includes a stop at Dobbs On South and will be followed by a European tour in November and December with sets filled with their new music.
On “That Said,” the closing track of the six-piece’s new album, Gray exhumes their past with an eye on the future. Written during the pandemic, it might have held a hint of what was to come for Gray. While the verses of the song detail the sorrow, pain and fear that they’ve lived with for years, the chorus offered a peek at what was to come:
“That said, I’m feeling better now/That said, I’m back up off the ground/That said, my gloves are up and I’m ready for the next round.” | 2022-10-23T13:19:21+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Delaware-punk-standout-finally-finds-self-17528339.php |
While many pressing issues are at the forefront of voters' minds with just four days left until the 2023 Chicago mayoral election, the future of one of the city's most treasured landmarks may be impacted by who voters choose to lead the city.
With the Bears recently closing on a purchase of property at Arlington Park in an effort to create an enclosed stadium and entertainment complex in suburban Arlington Heights, the Bears' future in their namesake city could be numbered.
The Bears acknowledged the purchase in a statement to fans, adding that the move represents "an important next step" while reiterating that it does not guarantee a new stadium at the property.
Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot has repeatedly expressed her desire to keep the Bears in Chicago, proposing the addition of a dome to Soldier Field while working to enhance the development in the surrounding area.
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Costs for adding a dome to Soldier Field could cost upwards of $2.2 billion. Lightfoot did not say whether the city would seek subsidies for such a plan, but said that the team's purchase of the Arlington Park property gives the city a fresh chance at negotiating.
Whether in Arlington Heights or Chicago, an enclosed stadium has emerged as a priority for all parties involved, with Lightfoot touting a domed Soldier Field as a potential year-round concert venue.
As for the Bears themselves, QB1 Justin Fields is firmly in support of not having to worry about the cold while playing at home.
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"I don't care if we're at Soldier Field, I don't care if we're at Arlington Heights. I hope we get a dome," Fields said during a recent appearance on a Barstool Sports podcast.
As for other candidates, the drive to keep the Bears at Museum Campus is much more lukewarm, highlighted by comments made during a televised debate last month.
While any potential move to the northwest suburb is still years away, the candidates were asked whether they would seek to keep the team playing at Soldier Field, and they provided a variety of answers.
Chicago Ald. Sophia King called on the state of Illinois to provide funds to help convince the team to stay in Chicago, but State Rep. Kam Buckner said that he would oppose those funds going to the team.
Activist Ja’Mal Green and Cook County Board Commissioner Brandon Johnson both said they’d be willing to negotiate, while Mayor Lori Lightfoot pointed to a recent proposal to completely revamp Soldier Field, including the installation of a dome over the stadium.
Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia said he’d be willing to explore other sites in the city to allow the Bears to build their own stadium.
Dr. Willie Wilson said that the city should instead seek to lure another NFL team to Chicago, while former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas said that it was too late to convince the Bears to stay, and that the opportunity to negotiate had passed.
Finally, Ald. Roderick Sawyer questioned whether the stadium could be expanded enough to meet the Bears’ needs.
Here are the full quotes from each candidate, asked in the order in which they’ll appear on next week's ballot –
Ja’Mal Green:
My family are Bears fans, and they called me up and said ‘keep the Bears here,’ but of course they’ve already signed a deal. We would bring them to the table, but our priority would be city finances.
Sophia King:
We definitely need to keep the Bears here, and they haven’t signed that deal just yet. We need to keep them here. Either way, whether the Bears are in Arlington or Chicago, they need state funds. It is more economically viable for them to be here so they can make money.
Kam Buckner:
There will not be state funds going to Soldier Field to keep the Bears in Chicago, I’ll tell you that right now. I fought in Springfield to keep the people of Chicago from that happening. I would love to see the Bears here, and I would love to come to the table with them.
Dr. Willie Wilson:
Simple: bring another team here.
Brandon Johnson:
We have to listen and be prepared to negotiate. I said earlier I came from a family of 10, and I certainly know how to negotiate when you’re in the house with one bathroom.
Paul Vallas:
I think the Arlington deal is too profitable, and I think we blew an opportunity to negotiate with them and we didn’t. You can’t insult them and then bring them back to the negotiating table.
Lori Lightfoot:
We’re not done yet. We’re not going to let the Bears go. We’re going to fight, fight, fight to keep them in Soldier Field. We’ve got a plan that we presented, and we think they’re interested, and we’re going to keep talking.
Roderick Sawyer:
I’m a fan, but unless you can put 25,000 to 30,000 additional fans in those stands, I don’t think you can make it work.
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia:
It’s time for the Hail Mary pass. Bears, if you’re listening, let’s talk, and let’s talk about other locations in Chicago as well. | 2023-02-24T21:39:20+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/how-the-upcoming-chicago-mayoral-election-could-impact-future-of-soldier-field/3080715/ |
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
ECONOMIC BELLWETHER
Economists project that U.S. worker productivity fell in the April-June period for the second consecutive quarter.
The Labor Department is expected to report Tuesday that nonfarm labor productivity fell in the second quarter at an annual rate of 4.1%. That would follow a 7.3% decline in the first three months of the year. Productivity is the amount of output per hour of work. The economy shrank in the first half of this year, raising fears that the nation may be in a recession.
Productivity, annualized quarterly percent change, seasonally adjusted:
Q1 2021: 2.2
Q2 2021: 3.2
Q3 2021: -3.9
Q4 2021: 6.3
Q1 2022: -7.3
Q2 2022 (est.): -4.1
Source: FactSet
TRACKING INFLATION
The Labor Department delivers its latest monthly index of inflation at the consumer level Wednesday.
Americans continue to face higher costs, reflected in a run of sharp annual increases in the consumer price index since summer last year. over the last year. Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 9.1% in June from a year earlier, the biggest yearly increase since 1981, with energy costs driving much of the gain. Economists predict the consumer price index rose 8.7% in the 12 months ended in July.
Consumer price index, annual percent change, not seasonally adjusted:
Feb. 7.9
March 8.5
April 8.3
May 8.6
June 9.1
July (est.) 8.7
Source: FactSet
SPOTLIGHT ON CARDINAL
Wall Street expects that Cardinal Health closed out its last fiscal year with a solid quarterly report card.
Analysts predict the distributor of medical devices and medicines will report higher fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and revenue than a year earlier. In the previous three quarters, Cardinal posted lower earnings, even as revenues ticked higher. The company reports its latest quarterly results Thursday. | 2022-08-08T07:22:58+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/business/article/Productivity-consumer-prices-Cardinal-Health-17358323.php |
Tallon Griekspoor vs. Emil Ruusuvuori: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Libema Open
Tallon Griekspoor (No. 38 ranking) will meet Emil Ruusuvuori (No. 42) in the semifinals of the Libema Open on Saturday, June 17.
In this Semifinal matchup versus Griekspoor (+130), Ruusuvuori is favored with -165 odds.
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Tallon Griekspoor vs. Emil Ruusuvuori Match Information
- Tournament: The Libema Open
- Round: Semifinals
- Date: Saturday, June 17
- Venue: Autotron Rosmalen
- Location: Rosmalen, Netherlands
- Court Surface: Grass
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Tallon Griekspoor vs. Emil Ruusuvuori Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Emil Ruusuvuori has a 62.3% chance to win.
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Tallon Griekspoor vs. Emil Ruusuvuori Trends and Insights
- Griekspoor is coming off a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over No. 18-ranked Alex de Minaur in Friday's quarterfinals.
- Ruusuvuori eliminated Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinals on Friday.
- In his 46 matches over the past 12 months across all court surfaces, Griekspoor has played an average of 25.9 games (23.5 in best-of-three matches).
- Griekspoor has played five matches on grass over the past year, and 32.4 games per match (29.0 in best-of-three matches).
- In his 59 matches in the past year across all court types, Ruusuvuori is averaging 24.3 games per match (22.5 in best-of-three matches) and winning 49.5% of those games.
- In four matches on grass courts in the past year, Ruusuvuori has averaged 28.0 games per match (20.0 in best-of-three matches) and 9.3 games per set, winning 46.4% of those games.
- This is the first time that Griekspoor and Ruusuvuori have played in the last five years.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic was assessed a technical foul in the second quarter of Game 4 on Sunday after an altercation with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia.
Late in the second quarter, Suns guard Josh Okogie crashed into the seats while trying to save a loose ball. He landed in a group of fans on the baseline that included Ishbia, who grabbed the basketball.
Jokic was trying to get the basketball quickly — apparently so the Nuggets could start their offensive possession — when he tried to take the ball away from Ishbia. The ball flew backward into the crowd, and then Ishbia was knocked backward by Jokic’s elbow.
Jokic was unapologetic after the game, which the Suns won 129-124.
“The fan put the hand on me first,” Jokic said. “I thought the league was supposed to protect us. Maybe I am wrong. I know who he is, but he is a fan. Isn’t he?
Said Nuggets coach Michael Malone: “(Jokic) is going to get the ball and some fan is holding on to the ball like he wants to be part of the game. Just give the ball up, man.”
There were a few minutes of confusion as officials sorted out the weird scene, and then Jokic was assessed a technical foul. The Suns made the ensuing free throw.
Suns star Devin Booker — who finished with 36 points and 12 assists — said he knew it was Ishbia in the middle of the fracas.
“He got us a point!” Booker said with a grin.
Ishbia told The Associated Press at halftime that he was “fine” and more worried about the game than the altercation. He was back in his usual seats in the second half. The tiff didn’t seem to bother Jokic either — the MVP runner-up finished with 53 points on 20-of-30 shooting.
Ishbia has only been the Suns’ owner for a few months, purchasing the team from the embattled Robert Sarver.
Game 5 is on Tuesday in Denver. The series is tied at two games each.
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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-05-08T12:00:04+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/sports/jokic-gets-technical-tries-to-take-ball-from-suns-owner/ |
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The latest death toll in Kenya’s cult investigation has risen to 95 as the government announced a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the ranch owned by a pastor who is accused of ordering his followers to fast to death.
Journalists and human rights activists on Wednesday were barred from accessing the 800-acre (320-hectare) ranch, which has been declared a “disturbed area and an operation zone.”
Pastor Paul Makenzi, who was arrested for allegedly directing his followers to fast to death in order to meet Jesus, remains in police custody until at least May 2. He heads the Good News International Church.
Police say they took 22 people into custody during Wednesday’s search and rescue operation. Authorities have rescued 34 people from the property, which is near the town of Malindi, since police raided the ranch earlier this month.
The Kenya Red Cross Society said that 314 is the latest missing persons figure. Movement will now be restricted on the ranch for 30 days.
“Curfew orders have also been declared and Gazetted within the said area between 1800 hours in the evening up to and until 0600 hours in the morning for 30 days,” Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki said in a statement.
Human rights activists have questioned the move to bar them from accessing the ranch where the police have been conducting search and rescue operations alongside exhumations.
“We are the ones who highlighted this case. Why are we being left out now?” activist Victor Kaudo said.
It is unclear why the bodies exhumed on Wednesday were the lowest number since the operation started on Friday.
The director of public prosecutions, Noordin Haji, on Wednesday directed investigating officers to identify the assets of the suspects for purposes of preservation, confiscation and forfeiture in accordance with the law. | 2023-04-27T02:35:29+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/kenya-cult-death-toll-rises-to-95-as-government-sets-curfew/ |
Jackson Chourio, who earned two promotions in his first season as a pro, is the Brewers' top minor-leaguer for 2022
In one of the least surprising news developments of the season, centerfielder Jackson Chourio has been named the Milwaukee Brewers' minor-league player of the year for 2022.
Right-hander Carlos Rodríguez, meanwhile, is the organization's minor-league pitcher of the year.
In 99 games split across Class A Carolina, advanced Class A Wisconsin and Class AA Biloxi, Chourio hit .288 with 20 home runs, 75 runs batted in and 16 stolen bases while compiling an OPS of .879 at just 18 years of age.
His campaign – his first full-season experience as a professional – has also led to Chourio becoming one of the top minor-league prospects in baseball. Baseball America ranked him second overall in early August.
"Love him," said Wisconsin manager Joe Ayrault. "Just unfazed by a lot of things. We had autograph seekers coming throughout the year but when he showed up, it was just lines. People were out there waiting at 8 o'clock in the morning.
"Very impressed with him."
Chourio began the season at Carolina and in 62 games hit .324/12/47/.973, ultimately earning a spot in Major League Baseball's Futures Game in July, a showcase for the top young players in the game that precedes the All-Star Game.
He was then promoted to Wisconsin and as the youngest player at the advanced A level he hit .252/8/24/.805. Chourio finished his season with a six-game stint at Biloxi.
How rare was Chourio's performance?
He is just the fifth player since 2006 to hit 20 or more homers in his age-18 season while playing exclusively in full-season leagues, with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Giancarlo Stanton two of the players on that list.
"I saw him take a 100 mph, 3-0 pitch over the left-center field wall," Ayrault recalled. "I'm pro 3-0, and whack! He didn't cheat to get to it. Just short, compact (swing). Then a week later we were getting no-hit in Peoria, guy threw him a first-pitch breaking ball and he takes it out upper level in center.
"It was like, 'What the heck is going on here?' Then he can run, he can throw, he can play defense. He's a good one."
Ayrault was asked, considering Chourio's vast natural talents, what stood out most to him.
"Hit tool," he said. "Every time he came to the plate, he was a threat to do something. No matter what the pitcher had. We had scouting reports on guys. In the same game he hit the homer on 3-0 at 100, there was a reliever on their team that was throwing 99 to 102.
"The day before he asked how hard the guy threw. We told him 102 and he goes, 'I want to hit off that guy.' No fear. After he hits the 3-0 bomb, that guy comes in to pitch and, whack! Base hit off 101, a rocket to left.
"It's just like, wow. At 18, to face premium stuff like that, it was impressive."
Like Chourio, the 20-year-old Rodríguez began the season at Carolina and graduated to Wisconsin in his first full season of professional baseball.
He was actually markedly better at the higher level, finishing 3-1 with a 1.98 earned run average and WHIP of 0.94 in seven starts with 45 strikeouts in 36⅓ innings.
In 26 appearances overall (20 starts), Rodríguez finished 6-5 with a 3.01 ERA and WHIP of 1.06 while striking out 129 in 107⅔ innings.
He also limited opposing batters to a collective .198 average.
Whereas Chourio signed with the Brewers as an international free agent at age 16, Rodríguez was a sixth-round pick out of Florida Southwestern State Junior College in 2021.
A three-pitch pitcher, Rodríguez may be best now with his changeup while sitting between 93 and 94 mph with his fastball. He also throws a slider. | 2022-10-04T23:08:09+00:00 | jsonline.com | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/10/04/jackson-chourio-named-brewers-top-minor-league-player-2022/8174865001/ |
A woman pulled alive from the rubble of a Pennsylvania chocolate factory after an explosion that killed seven co-workers says her arm caught fire as flames engulfed the building — and then she fell through the floor into a vat of liquid chocolate.
The dark liquid extinguished her blazing arm, but Patricia Borges wound up breaking her collarbone and both of her heels. She would spend the next nine hours screaming for help and waiting for rescue as firefighters battled the inferno and choppers thumped overhead at the R.M. Palmer Co. factory.
“When I began to burn, I thought it was the end for me,” Borges, 50, told The Associated Press in an exclusive interview from her hospital bed in West Reading, Pennsylvania, just minutes from the chocolate factory where she worked as a machine operator. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board planned to interview Borges on Friday.
The March 24 blast at R.M. Palmer killed seven of Borges’s co-workers and injured 10. Federal, state and local investigations are underway. A cause has not been determined, but the federal transportation safety agency has characterized it as a natural gas explosion.
Borges said she and others had complained about a gas odor about 30 minutes before the factory blew up. She is angry Palmer didn’t immediately evacuate. She said the deaths of her co-workers — including her close friend, Judith Lopez-Moran — could’ve been prevented.
Others workers have also said they smelled natural gas, according to their relatives. Palmer, a 75-year-old, family-run company with deep roots in the small town 60 miles (96 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia, has not responded to questions about the workers’ claims.
Speaking in Spanish over videoconference, her eyes bruised and her burned right arm heavily bandaged, Borges recounted her terrifying brush with death.
The factory was getting ready for a product switch that day, so instead of running a candy-wrapping machine as usual, she was helping to clean.
At 4:30 p.m., Borges told the AP, she smelled natural gas. It was strong and nauseated her. Borges and her co-workers approached their supervisor, asking “what was going to be done, if we were going to be evacuated,” she recalled.
Borges said the supervisor noted someone higher up would have to make that decision. So she got back to work.
Just before 5 p.m., the two-story brick building exploded.
Borges, who’d been on a ladder, was thrown to the ground. She heard screaming. There was fire everywhere, and the flames quickly overtook her. “I asked God why he was giving me such a horrible death,” she said. “I asked him to save me, that I didn’t want to die in the fire.”
She began to run. That’s when the floor gave way, and she could feel herself falling — into a long, horizontal tank of chocolate in the factory’s basement. At 4 feet, 10 inches tall, Borges landed on her feet in chest-high liquid.
The chocolate extinguished the flames, but she believes her fall is what broke her feet.
The vat began filling with water from firefighters’ hoses, eventually forcing Borges to climb out as it reached neck level. She sat on the lip of the tank, then jumped into a pool of water that had formed on the basement floor. Briefly submerged, Borges said she swallowed a mouthful of water before surfacing. She grabbed onto some plastic tubing.
And then she waited.
“Help, help, please help!” she yelled, over and over, for hours. No one came.
The pain grew more intense. The water was frigid. The main supply pipe for the building’s fire suppression system had ruptured — and water was pouring into the basement. She lost track of time but thought she might be there for days.
“The only thing I wanted was to get out of there,” she said.
Finally, in the middle of the night, she saw a light and screamed anew for help.
Search-and-rescue dogs had alerted their handlers that a survivor might be in the rubble. Now, as rescuers carefully worked their way down to the basement, they heard Borges’s cries.
Calling for quiet, the rescuers followed the sound of her voice. They found her in a tight space, in chest-deep water. She made her way to them and was placed in a litter.
“She was severely hypothermic and banged up,” conscious but “absolutely confused,” said Ken Pagurek, who helped lead rescue efforts as program manager of Pennsylvania Task Force 1, an emergency response team that deploys to disaster sites around the country.
“I think had they not gotten to her when they did, there was a very good chance the number of victims was going to be plus one,” said Pagurek, also a captain in the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Her rescue gave hope to first responders who already had pulled two bodies from the rubble in the hours after the blast. Rescuers spent two more days at the pile. They found five more bodies but no additional survivors.
Borges now faces surgery on both feet and a long recovery. Her family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help her pay the bills.
Borges, who came to the United States 31 years ago from Puebla state in south-central Mexico, has worked at Palmer for four years. She said she’s seeking accountability.
“I wanted to speak so that this will be prevented in the future,” she said. “For my colleague Judy, I want there to be justice.”
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Rubinkam reported from northeastern Pennsylvania and Coronado reported from Austin, Texas. | 2023-03-31T19:02:45+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/factory-explosion-survivor-on-fire-fell-into-chocolate-vat/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
MILWAUKEE — Green Bay Packers fan favorites, AJ and Gabrielle Dillon, are using their platform to once again make a difference in Wisconsin this summer.
Healthy Kids Healthy Summer, a fund-raising campaign in partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, is focused on filling the gaps of access to meals while schools are closed.
“The community in Wisconsin has accepted, and cheered for, me and my family since day one,” said Dillon. “I want to do everything I can to make a positive impact.
“I’m happy to once again team up with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for our Healthy Kids Healthy Summer campaign to help provide meals for kids all across our state.”
Last summer, the Dillon’s inaugural support of this campaign helped provide nearly one million meals.
To officially launch Healthy Kids Healthy Summer, Prairie Farms partnered with the Dillons and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for a large milk donation.
“This donation is a great way to kick off the Healthy Kids Healthy Summer campaign,” said Patti Habeck, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin President and CEO. “Our pantry partners see an increase in need over the summer once schools let out. This milk donation will help them provide for the families who have lost access to summer meals and the milk that typically accompanies that. We are grateful to have the support of Prairie Farms in our effort to make sure no child goes has to worry about where their meals will come from in the summertime.”
As the unofficial First Family of Door County, and new parents, the Dillon’s have made a massive philanthropic impact in Wisconsin. Recently, the family also made a personal donation of 100,000 meals to support the community.
Dillon recently told the Wisconsin State Journal that he wants to play for the Packers until “I can’t run anymore.”
“Did you know that statewide, 1 in 6 children don’t know where their next meal is coming from?” Dillon wrote in a letter to supporters. “While school is out for the summer, there are kids without direct access to school-provided meals. Healthy Kids Healthy Summer will bridge that gap and make sure that no matter the circumstance, all kids receive proper nutrition.
“Summer is for riding bikes, hanging out at the park, and making lifelong memories with friends. It’s not for stressing about whether or not there is food on the table at home. Together, we will make sure kids have the fuel they need to just be kids.”
For more information, visit HealthyKidsHealthySummer.org
Local organizations have also backed the cause, Healthy Kids Healthy Summer has received donations from Meijer, Associated Bank, Delta Dental of Wisconsin, Hydrite, Nuna Baby, West Bend Mutual, Wealthspire Advisors, Miron Construction, Mamava, Rosen and We Energies. | 2023-06-16T17:32:00+00:00 | wtmj.com | https://wtmj.com/news/2023/06/16/aj-and-gabrielle-dillon-healthy-kids-healthy-summer/ |
TDSC Launches This Fall – Join Our Waitlist
TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- a revolutionary PFP NFT called Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is launching in the Fall. 10,000 NFTs will be available. TDSC features next level art, astonishing rarity, and a ground-breaking road map. Click here to join the waitlist.
Gyro Plasmic (pseudonym), Founder of TDSC says; "we took the approach that we want every one of our 10,000 Dude members to be happy, so we created totally original art for over 650 traits. We created over 180 traits for clothing alone, body art and tattoos will show through some of our unique clothing which we call holo. We used our original art from our 57 planets as design material for our cut off bike jackets which we also designed. I could go on and on."
We achieve greater rarity through the processes of constraining and information is randomly included with our Dudes. With over 70 throwing objects, rarity is deeper versus the other PFP NFT projects. Join our waitlist.
TDSC is about living the creative inspired life and pursuing the joy of throwing and the joy of exploring. No matter your skill, or where you come from in our universe, TDSC galactically celebrates the comradery of Space Camp and throwing.
We cover a wide variety of other throwing sports. Since our Dudes are from across our Universe, some of their capabilities go way beyond just throwing mere earthly objects and include galactic and even mythical throwing. Click for TDSC waitlist.
We are in it for the long haul and as TDCS gets resourced through revenue, we plan to introduce many benefits to the Throwing Dude Space Camp membership, which may potentially include: our 57 planets art reveal, exclusive member merchandise, space camping festival under our aurora borealis, release of space camp song anthem and more. TDSC will push the boundaries of what is possible for a PFP NFT and will have a lot of fun doing it.
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College Football Mental Health Week kicks off October 1 week of education & action
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilinski's Hope Foundation (H3H), founded by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the legacy of their son Tyler, today announced that 115+ schools around the country will be participating in the third annual College Football Mental Health Week. The week will focus on a series of mental health initiatives, beginning October 1, which will honor Tyler, those lost, and those suffering, and will culminate on October 8.
"We are incredibly honored that over 115 schools nationwide will be participating in this year's mental health week to fight stigma and increase resources on campuses," said Kym Hilinski, co-founder of Hilinski's Hope. "While conversations around mental illness can be tough and at times uncomfortable, it is absolutely critical for the well-being of our student athletes. We have spoken on dozens of campuses to help encourage these conversations and share Tyler's story. We miss Tyler every day, but we are grateful to know that what we are doing is making a difference and that he would be proud of us."
Coaches and players nationwide have come together to eliminate the stigma and increase mental health resources at their universities and colleges. This week they'll participate in breaking down stigma, offering quality resources, and letting student athletes know that they care.
"The health and wellbeing of our players has always been one of our top priorities at The University of Alabama," Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban said. "We are proud to partner with Hilinski's Hope as they strive to provide practical tools to student-athletes across the country. Together, our goal is to positively affect the way mental health is viewed and treated in college athletics. Our hope is that every institution will join us in working to provide the best mental care for all student-athletes."
"Talking about your mental health takes guts," said Ryan Hilinski, QB of Northwestern University and Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team member. "It shows strength to be vulnerable, but that is what is needed to be real with your teammates, coaches, and family. I'm proud of my family for creating College Football Mental Health Week to help all student athletes to know that they are not alone."
Participating schools have committed to at least one of the following during the week: showcasing a lime green ribbon on all players helmets with a "3" in the middle to honor Tyler Hilinski and remember those lost and those suffering in silence; encouraging students, parents, alumni, and fans to participate in showing solidarity, eliminating stigma around mental health by holding three fingers in the sky during the first play of the third quarter; playing a Hilinski's Hope PSA at the CMHW games; participating in Hilinski's Hope's: Online Mental Health Course to help reduce the stigma of seeking help for mental health concerns, and provides a new way of thinking about mental health; participating in a social media campaign; participating in an internal assessment to evaluate how universities are following best practices in terms of mental health programs and include talks and trainings on campus for players, coaches, and staff.
Hilinski's Hope would like to say a special thank you to our lead sponsor Amwell® and additional supporters Christie Campus Health, Lombardi Wines, Beacon Health, and Stockham Construction for helping us make College Football Mental Health Week possible.
To learn more and/or get involved with Hilinski's Hope Foundation please visit https://www.hilinskishope.org/cfb-mental-health-week.
To date schools from around the country are participating including:
- Arizona State University
- Auburn University
- Baylor University
- Bemidji State University
- Benedict College
- Berry College
- Boise State University
- Boston College
- Brigham Young University
- Brookdale Community College
- California Baptist University (WAC)
- California State University, Bakersfield (WAC)
- Carroll College
- Central College
- Chicago State University (WAC)
- Claremont Mudd Scripps Colleges
- Clemson University
- Concordia University Chicago
- Cornell University
- Davidson College
- Drake University
- Duquesne University
- Eastern Washington University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida State University
- Gardner-Webb University
- George Fox University
- George Mason University
- Georgetown University
- Georgia Southern University
- Grand Canyon University (WAC)
- Henderson State University
- Idaho State University
- Illinois State University
- Indiana University
- James Madison University
- Kansas State University
- Lamar University
- Lehigh University
- Liberty University
- Louisiana State University
- Louisiana Tech University
- Marist College
- Mercyhurst University
- Middlebury College
- Mississippi College
- Mississippi State University
- Missouri State University
- Mt San Antonio College
- New Mexico State University (WAC)
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Russia says it will leave the International Space Station after more than 20 years of cooperation with the United States in space.
Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson speaks with Leroy Chiao, a retired NASA astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, about the announcement and the future of the International Space Station.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Two people, one of which was a former NFL player, died following a rock climbing accident in Southern California.
The Riverside County sheriff's coroner's office identified the victims as 33-year-old Chelsea Walsh and 31-year-old Gavin Escobar.
On Wednesday, the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department said on Twitter that around 12:25 p.m. local time, they received a report about two injured climbers at Tahquitz Rock in Idyllwild.
Officials said rescuers hiked to the victim’s location and found both victims dead at the scene.
The department said the incident was turned over to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
On Thursday, the coroner released the names of the victims.
According to the Associated Press, Escobar played four seasons as a back up tight end with the Dallas Cowboys from 2013 to 2016. He also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, before ending his football career in 2019.
The Long Beach Fire Department told the Associated Press that Escobar was hired onto the department in February.
Tahquitz Rock is a popular rock-climbing spot that is located in the San Jacinto mountain range, the sheriff's office said.
In 2000, two climbers from Los Angeles died after falling 200 feet, the Los Angeles Times reported. | 2022-09-30T21:23:24+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/former-nfl-player-another-climber-die-in-rock-climbing-accident |
Pricing for the updated 2024 Polestar 2 was released Tuesday, along with confirmation from Polestar that U.S. deliveries will begin in August.
The base single-motor version starts at $51,300 (all prices include a mandatory $1,400 destination charge), or $1,500 more than the 2023 model’s starting price. But the Polestar 2 gets significant power and range upgrades for 2024.
The single-motor Polestar 2 switches from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive for the new model year and gains 68 hp and 118 lb-ft of torque. It’s now rated at 299 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque, enough for a Polestar-estimated 0-60 mph time of 5.9 seconds. An enlarged 82-kwh battery pack bumps range to an estimated 320 miles, compared to an EPA-rated 270 miles for the 2023 model.
The dual-motor all-wheel-drive 2024 Polestar 2 starts at $56,700. It gets a rear-biased setup aimed at improving handling, and will also decouple the front motor when circumstances allow for increased efficiency. Power increases as well, from the previous 408 hp and 467 lb-ft to 421 hp and 546 lb-ft. Polestar estimates 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
All-wheel-drive models use a 78-kwh battery pack that enables an estimated 276 miles of range, up slightly from the 2023 model’s 270-mile rating. All-wheel-drive models also DC fast-charge at 155 kw, the same as before, but single-motor models can now charge at up to 205 kw.
Polestar also claims more standard equipment for 2024. Blind-spot monitors, park-assist sensors, a surround-view camera system, and auto-dimming mirrors are now standard across the board. The Pilot Pack is also standard on dual-motor models, adding adaptive cruise control and other driver aids.
Because it’s assembled in China, the Polestar 2 doesn’t qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit for purchases under the new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) rules. But Polestar has noted openly in a press release that its vehicles qualify for the IRA Clean Vehicle Credit, essentially a loophole that allows automakers with captive finance companies to claim a credit on leased vehicles, and then pass the savings on to customers.
Currently Polestar’s sole model, the 2 will be joined by the Polestar 3 SUV next year, following a delay caused by software issues. Next up is the more coupe-like Polestar 4, also expected to arrive next year. The Polestar 5 sedan and Polestar 6 sports car will follow in 2025 and 2026, respectively. A Polestar 7, with a body style yet to be revealed, will arrive in 2027.
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Dog dead after man caught on camera poisoning animals, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) – At least one family dog was killed after being poisoned, according to the Lincoln Police Department.
Animal control first responded to a report of dogs being poisoned on May 19, KOLN said.
The family’s 5-year-old German Shepherd, Vici, had already died and their 3-year-old Lab, Lyla, was being treated at the Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
Animal control set up a game camera on May 31 and captured video of a man approaching the kennel and putting in a can of food with some kind of orange pellets using tongs.
Police said a sample of the food has been sent to the Iowa State Veterinary Lab to identify what was inside.
Police are looking for the man seen in the surveillance video.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska school district has reached a $675,000 settlement with the family of a 16-year-old who died after collapsing in the heat at a football practice in 2021.
The Omaha school board will consider approving the settlement with Drake Geiger's family at its next meeting on Monday.
Geiger died in August 2021 after collapsing during a practice with Omaha South High's football team. The temperature was 91 degrees with a heat index of 105 degrees that day, and the National Weather Service had issued a heat advisory.
An autopsy confirmed that excessive heat was the main factor in Geiger's death although it also revealed that he had an enlarged heart that may have contributed to his death. The teen was 6-foot-3 and around 400 pounds when he died.
Geiger’s dad, Scott Hoffman, told KETV that he believes the coaches were following the guidelines the Nebraska State Activities Association has issued for heat at the time of his son’s death. Those guidelines say that water breaks should be taken about every 15 minutes in extreme heat and when the heat index is between 105 and 124 degrees, players shouldn’t wear helmets or shoulder pads. When it is any hotter than that, practices should be cancelled. | 2023-01-19T16:56:11+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Nebraska-district-settles-with-dead-football-17728036.php |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian diver Stanislav Oliferchyk proudly bears the name of his late grandfather, who died in brutalized Mariupol. Russia’s troops turned the Ukrainian port city into a killing zone in the process of capturing it. The elder Stanislav could no longer get the cancer treatment he needed in the ruins, his grandson says. He was 74 when he died last October.
Another victim of the months-long Russian siege of Mariupol was its gleaming aquatic center. Oliferchyk had planned to use the refurbished sports complex as his training base for the 2024 Paris Olympics. But it was bombed the same day last March as the city’s drama theater. The theater airstrike was the single deadliest known attack against civilians to date in the year-old Russian invasion. An Associated Press investigation determined that close to 600 people died.
So it takes no leap of the imagination to understand why Mariupol-born Oliferchyk is horrified by the idea that he and other war-traumatized Ukrainian athletes might have to put their anger and consciences aside and compete against counterparts from Russia and ally Belarus at next year’s Olympics.
“I’m angry most of the time. I just can’t stand it anymore when shelling happens,” said the 26-year-old Oliferchyk, a European champion in 3-meter mixed synchronized diving in 2019. “I want Russia to let us live in peace and stay away from us.”
Defying fury from Ukraine and misgivings from other nations, the International Olympic Committee is exploring whether to allow Russians and Belarusians back into international sports and the Paris Games. The IOC says it is mission-bound to promote unity and peace — particularly when war is raging. It also cites United Nations human rights experts who argue, on non-discrimination grounds, that athletes and sports judges from Russia and Belarus shouldn’t be banned simply for the passports they hold.
For Ukrainian athletes setting their sights on Paris, the possibility of sharing Olympic pools, fields and arenas with Russian and Belarusian competitors is so repellent that some say they’d not go if it happens.
Sisters Maryna and Vladyslava Aleksiiva — who won Olympic bronze in artistic swimming’s team competition at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 — are among those who say they’d have to boycott.
“We must,” Maryna said during an Associated Press interview at their training pool in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
Russia is the giant of their sport, previously called synchronized swimming, having won all the gold medals at the past six Olympics.
Completing each other’s sentences, the Ukrainian twins added: “Our moral feelings don’t allow us to stand near … these people.”
Oliferchyk worries that enmity could spill over if Ukrainians encounter Russians and Belarusians in Paris — a likely scenario given that Olympians will be housed and dine together in accommodation overlooking the River Seine in the city’s northern suburbs.
“Anything can happen, even a fight,” Oliferchyk said. “There simply cannot be any handshakes between us.”
Having to train in the midst of war also puts Ukraine’s Olympic hopefuls at a disadvantage. Russian strikes have destroyed training venues. Air raids disrupt training sessions. Athletes have lost family members and friends, or are consumed by worries that they will. Because Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also closed the country’s airspace, traveling to international competitions has become an arduous odyssey — often of long train rides to neighboring Poland, for onward flights from there.
“Our athletes train while cruise missiles are flying, bombs are flying,” Ukrainian Sports Minister Vadym Guttsait said in an AP interview.
He recalled a meeting he took part in between IOC president Thomas Bach and Ukrainian cyclists given refuge in Swizterland.
“Bach asked one of the cyclists how she was doing,” the minister recounted. “She started crying. He asked why. She said that day they (Russian forces) attacked her city, where her parents were, and she was very nervous.”
“This is how every athlete feels about what is happening in Ukraine,” the minister said.
Ukraine’s artistic swim team, including the Aleksiiva sisters, used to train in the Lokomotiv sports center in Kharkiv, the country’s second-largest city. A Russian strike with powerful S-300 missiles wrecked the complex in September, the region’s governor, Oleh Syniehubov, said at the time. He posted photos showing a giant crater and severe damage to the exterior.
Maryna Aleksiiva said they used to think of the sports center as “our second home.” Their substitute pool in Kyiv doesn’t have the same broad depth of water, making it less suitable for practicing their underwater acrobatics, the sisters said. On a recent morning when they spoke to the AP, air raid sirens interrupted their training and they had to get out of the pool and take refuge in a bomb shelter until the all-clear sounded.
The power also flickered briefly off at times. Russia has been systematically bombarding Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure for months. When attacks shut off the pool’s heating, the water gets so cold that the sisters train in full-body wetsuits — far from ideal for their elegant sport.
“It’s hard to move,” Vladyslava said.
The terrors of war also take a mental toll.
“Every day we read the news — explosion, explosion, air alert,” Maryna said. “We feel so nervous about our relatives.”
Oliferchyk said he cannot imagine a handshake between Ukrainian and Russian athletes for “the next 50, 100 years.”
The Neptune arena in Mariupol where he wanted to train for Paris was wrecked by a Russian strike last March 16. As with Mariupol’s drama theater also destroyed that day, civilians were sheltering at the sports complex from bombardments. They included pregnant women who moved there after a Russian strike the previous week devastated a city maternity hospital. Video posted on Facebook by the region’s governor showed the Neptune’s shattered front and a gaping hole in its roof.
The IOC’s possible pathway out of sports exile for Russians and Belarusians would see them compete as “neutral athletes,” without national flags, colors or anthems.
That idea is a non-starter for Ukraine’s sports minister and athletes who resent that would-be Olympians from Russia and Belarus aren’t taking a stand against the invasion.
“They just do nothing and say nothing. And precisely because of their silence and inaction, all this horror is happening,” Oliferchyk said. “A neutral flag is not an option. It is not possible.”
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YEONCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, was set to enter a frontline South Korean boot camp Tuesday to start his 18 months of mandatory military service, as fans gathered near the base to say goodbye to their star.
Six other younger BTS members are to join the military in coming years one after another, meaning that South Korea’s most successful music band must take a hiatus, likely for a few years. Their enlistments have prompted a fierce domestic debate over whether it’s time to revise the country’s conscription system to expand exemptions to include prominent entertainers like BTS, or not to provide such benefits to anyone.
With lawmakers squabbling at Parliament and surveys showing sharply split public opinions over offering exemptions to BTS members, their management agency said in October that all BTS members would perform their compulsory military duties. Big Hit Music said that both the company and the members of BTS “are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment.”
Jin, who turned 30 earlier this month, is to enter the boot camp at Yeoncheon, a town near the tense border with North Korea, for five weeks of basic military training together with other new conscript soldiers. After that training, he would be given a specific role and sent to a certain army unit, a process that all other conscripts go through.
“It’s time for a curtain call,” Jin wrote Tuesday morning on the online fan platform Weverse. He posted a photo of himself Sunday with a military buzzcut and a message saying, “Ha ha ha. It’s cuter than I had expected.”
Mandy Lee from Hong Kong was among the first group of people who gathered near the base to see Jin off. "I want to wait (for) Jin and see him go into the military and wish him all the best,” Lee said.
About 20-30 fans showed up near the camp, a small number given Jin's huge popularity. Jin and Bit Hit Music have separately asked fans not to visit the site to prevent any issue caused by a crowding and didn't plan any special events Tuesday involving Jin near the base.
Police officers still closed off some streets to maintain order and prevent any accidents, and officials deployed an ambulance at the site. Strict safety steps were expected as South Korea is still reeling from the devastating Halloween crush in October in Seoul that killed 158 people.
By law, all able-bodied South Korean men must serve in the military for 18-21 months. But the law gives special exemptions to athletes, classical and traditional musicians, and ballet and other dancers if they have won top prizes in certain competitions and enhance national prestige. K-pop stars and other entertainers aren’t given such benefits even if they gain worldwide fame and win big international awards.
“Though BTS members have opted to go to the military, there are still some sort of regrets,” said Jung Duk-hyun, a pop culture commentator. “Those in the pop culture sector experience little bit of disadvantages and unfairness, compared with those in the pure art sector or athletes. This will likely continue to be an issue of controversy so I wonder if it must be discussed continuously.”
Exemptions or dodging of duties are a highly sensitive issue in South Korea, where the draft forces young men to suspend their studies or professional careers. Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup and Lee Ki Sik, head of South Korea’s enlistment office, previously said it would be “desirable” for BTS members to fulfill their military duties to ensure fairness in the country’s military service.
Chun In-bum, a retired lieutenant general who commanded South Korea’s special forces, said the government must move to repeal any exemptions as the military’s shrinking recruitment pool is “a very serious” problem amid the country’s declining fertility rate. He called a debate over BTS’s military service “unnecessary” as it wasn’t raised by BTS members, who have shown willingness in carrying out their duties.
BTS was created in 2013 and has a legion of global supporters who call themselves the “Army.” Its other members are RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, who is the youngest at 25. The group expanded its popularity in the West with its 2020 megahit “Dynamite,” the band’s first all-English song that made BTS the first K-pop act to top Billboard’s Hot 100. The band has performed in sold-out arenas around the world and was even invited to speak at United Nations meetings.
Hybe Corp., the parent company of Big Hit, said in October that each member of the band for the time being would focus on individual activities scheduled around their military service plans. In October, Jin released “The Astronaut,” a single co-written by Coldplay.
Jung, the commentator, said sold projects could give BTS members much-needed time to develop themselves after working together as a group for many years. But Cha Woo-jin, a K-pop commentator, said it’s unclear if BTS would enjoy the same popularity as a group when they get together again after finishing their military duties in a few years.
In August, Lee, the defense minister, said BTS members who are serving would likely be allowed to continue practicing and to join other non-serving BTS members in overseas group tours.
Cha said K-pop’s global influence wouldn’t be hurt much because of BTS members’ enlistments as they “appear to represent K-pop but aren’t everything of K-pop.” Chung agreed, saying that other K-pop groups like BLACKPINK, Stray Kids and aespa could rise further.
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Kim reported from Seoul, South Korea. | 2022-12-13T04:51:35+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/entertainment/article/BTS-member-Jin-goes-to-frontline-boot-camp-for-17649790.php |
Breadson John: FBI joins search for 8-year-old boy missing since June
VANCOUVER, Wash. - The Federal Bureau of Investigations is now joining the search for an 8-year-old boy who had been missing since June.
Authorities said 8-year-old Breadson John was reported missing after Vancouver Police in Washington conducted a welfare check at his home where community members raised questions about the child’s whereabouts.
Not much is known beyond that, but authorities said Breadson also has used the name "Brxsan."
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Breadson is described as Pacific Islander with black hair and brown eyes. He was born in Hawaii on Oct. 17, 2014. He not only speaks English but speaks Trukese/Chuukese.
The FBI Seattle office said the young boy may have ties or have visited Hawaii, Arizona, Washington, and the Truk/Chuuk Islands in the Federated States of Micronesia.
According to KGW, Vancouver Police attempted to contact Breadson’s family.
"To date, the family members that have been contacted have not provided investigators information related to the whereabouts of Breadson and he has not been located," the agency told the news outlet.
This story was reported from Los Angeles. | 2023-01-24T20:50:14+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/breadson-john-fbi-joins-search-for-8-year-old-boy-missing-since-june |
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Police in El Paso, Texas, say one person was killed and three other people were wounded in a shooting Wednesday in a shopping mall.
One person has been taken into custody, El Paso police spokesperson Sgt. Robert Gomez said. No immediate information was given about that person.
“It’s too early to speculate on motive,” Gomez said.
The three who were wounded were hospitalized, Gomez said. Their conditions were not known.
Gomez said police believe the scene is secure and that officers are sweeping through the whole mall to verify that.
Authorities have set up a reunification center at a nearby high school.
Police earlier said the shooting was reported at the shopping mall’s food court.
Wednesday’s shooting at the Cielo Vista Mall happened in a busy shopping area and across a large parking lot from a Walmart where 23 people were killed in a racist attack in 2019.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-16T02:03:36+00:00 | foxcarolina.com | https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/02/16/police-respond-reports-shooting-texas-mall/ |
Hosted at their cocktail bar and distillery, Romero served their premixed Cuba Libre cocktail in a custom 264-gallon glass.
CALGARY, AB, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - On July 7, 2022, Romero Distilling Company (Romero) became the verified GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ holder for the Largest Cuba Libre Cocktail. Surpassing the previous record-holder of 132 gallons, Romero more than satisfied the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt with a 264-gallon Cuba Libre Cocktail.
As Western Canada's premier craft rum producer, Romero is dedicated to continuous improvement through determination, hard work and innovation. Romero uses top-quality Canadian ingredients, including molasses and glacier-fed water from the Rockies to craft their rums and cocktails. All of the distilling equipment Romero uses is also Canadian-made.
The distiller has perfected a dark, amber, and spiced rum that are all distilled in copper pot stills and mature in once-used Kentucky bourbon barrels.
"Romero's GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Largest Cuba Libre Cocktail, which filled the four-foot cubed glass, was made with the perfect ratio of Romero's award-winning rum, lime juice and cola," says co-owner, Tom Romero. "By using quality locally-sourced ingredients, we have not only made the world's Largest Cuba Libre Cocktail, but also quite possibly the most delicious one yet."
"As the only rum-driven distillery in Western Canada, Romero has afforded many, including myself, the unique opportunity to enjoy quality, locally-crafted rum," says Romero Ambassador and WWE Hall of Famer, Bret Hart. "Whether you are enjoying a bottle of their award-winning dark rum or visiting Romero's prohibition-inspired cocktail bar, you can always count on a luxurious experience."
Romero is built on a rich and mostly untold history of rum-running during Prohibition from the Blairmore Hotel in the Crowsnest Pass. People that are interested in learning more about their rich history are encouraged to visit their cocktail bar in Calgary, Alberta at Suite 300, 688 Heritage Drive SE.
For more information regarding Romero visit romerodistilling.com.
Romero Distilling Co., headquartered in Calgary, AB is a luxury Canadian rum producer, building on the largely untold history of rum-running in the west. Using glacier-fed water that originates on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies and Canadian molasses, Romero is dedicated to continuous improvement through determination, hard work and innovation. The Romero Distilling label can be found at liquor stores across Alberta, British Columbia, Connecticut and soon more retailers across the USA, in addition to their online shop. For more information, please visit romerodistilling.com or check out our social media. Facebook: @romerodistilling, Instagram: @romerodistilling.
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DECATUR — An argument over suspicions of infidelity ended with two Decatur women arrested after one injured the other with a knife and then was shot at by her partner, police report.
Sgt. Brandon Rolfs with the Decatur Police Department said the trouble flared around 9 a.m. Friday at a house in the 300 block of Kellar Lane. He said one of the women, aged 31, pushed her way into a bathroom to confront her 26-year-old partner and injured her “with a superficial laceration” by pressing a knife blade against the back of the younger woman’s hand.
Rolfs said police reports from the scene described the fierce argument continuing as the 26-year-old woman ordered the older woman to leave the house, which she did. Rolfs referred to the older woman as suspect one and the younger one as suspect two.
“Suspect one exits the front door of the house and suspect two retrieves her handgun, which is legally owned,” said Rolfs.
“Suspect two then also exits her house and stands out on the front porch while suspect one stands in a neighbor’s yard and there was some yelling back and forth. Suspect two got upset that suspect one refused to leave and decided to shoot her gun in the general direction of suspect one to try and scare her away.”
Rolfs said the bullet missed the woman but blew a hole in a neighbor’s car. “Fortunately, that car was parked and there was nobody in it,” he added.
Police had already been on their way and Rolfs said they arrested the woman with the gun on a preliminary charge of the aggravated discharge of a firearm. The other woman was booked on charges of aggravated battery and domestic battery, and both were taken to the Macon County Jail.
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Contact Tony Reid at (217) 421-7977. Follow him on Twitter: @TonyJReid | 2022-12-05T00:53:23+00:00 | herald-review.com | https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/gun-fired-in-argument-between-two-decatur-women-police-report/article_06593534-741f-11ed-acb9-031a8b5b1f9e.html |
Two House Democrats are calling on budget appropriators to double President Biden’s request for funding to process immigrant application backlogs.
Reps. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) wrote a letter to Reps. David Joyce (R-Ohio) and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), the chairman and top Democrat on the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, in support of President Biden’s fiscal 2024 budget request but called on the appropriators to amp up immigration spending.
“We were encouraged to see that the President’s budget included discretionary funding to address the historic backlog of work authorization, naturalization, green cards, and other applications, as well as improve refugee processing,” Correa and Goldman wrote.
“However, we request that the committee increase this funding from the President’s proposal of $264 million to $400 million to support application processing and the reduction of backlogs within asylum, field, and service center offices, and an increase from $342 million to $425.9 million to fully fund the March 2022 asylum processing rule,” they added.
The two Democrats also called for $100 million to be added to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) citizenship grant, which awards money to groups that help prepare legal permanent residents for their naturalization process.
USCIS, the agency under the Department of Homeland Security that processes work permits, permanent residency and naturalization applications, is mostly funded by fees paid by foreign applicants.
That funding system over time has become a catch-22 for the agency, forcing fee hikes on one end, while restricting the amount and quality of services USCIS can provide.
In January, the agency proposed a new fee structure that would boost fee revenue from $4.5 billion to $6.4 billion. The public comment period for that rule ended mid-March.
According to USCIS, that hike would allow it to hire nearly 8,000 new personnel to address the growing backlog of applications.
“USCIS is facing a significant case backlog and processing times that have sharply increased in recent years. This has resulted in individuals falling out of status, families being separated, victims of crime remaining in abusive or exploitative relationships, and businesses losing needed employees,” Correa and Goldman wrote.
According to the lawmakers, the most recent USCIS data showed a backlog of 8.6 million applications and petitions in September 2022 and a 50 percent growth in wait times between fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2021.
But funding allocated by Congress to improve USCIS’s processing times translated into marked improvements for the agency, the lawmakers said.
“According to the agency’s December 2022 progress report, as a result of funding allocated by Congress in FY22, the agency was able to reduce the net backlog of naturalization cases, reduce processing times for a number of form types, and adjudicate nearly double the typically available number of employment-based visas in a given fiscal year,” they wrote.
Correa and Goldman, who were joined by 70 Democratic colleagues in their letter, said the USCIS “funding is critical in supporting our nation’s commitment to the American Dream and of a fair and humane immigration system.”
“The long-term success of USCIS and our immigration system greatly depends on the support and funding that the agency receives in order to address the current lengthy backlog and processing time that have kept visa applicants, asylum seekers, and other migrants in limbo for months or years,” the lawmakers wrote. | 2023-04-03T17:52:24+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/hill-politics/house-democrats-call-to-double-immigration-backlog-processing-funds/ |
PARTY LINES: Early numbers confirm it’s a close election
Updated October 29, 2022 - 2:13 pm
With only six days of early and mail voting data in the books, you can’t draw any conclusions about eventual winners.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t draw any conclusions.
We’ve been hearing for a long time that races in Nevada are going to be close, and that is borne out by the data we’re seeing so far.
In Clark County — Nevada’s most populous — Democrats led Republicans by more than 17,000 overall votes. That’s not saying very much in a county where active registered Democrats outnumber active registered Republicans by more than 126,000.
Total turnout as of Friday (which includes all early and mail ballots cast and received as of Thursday) was 13.1 percent overall. Republican turnout as a percentage of registered voters was slightly ahead of Democrats.
The story was pretty much the same in Washoe County, where Democrats led Republicans by 1,348 votes in early and mail balloting combined, as of Thursday. Turnout in Nevada’s second-most populous county was up to 14.5 percent.
As expected, Democrats were making greater use of mail balloting than Republicans: Twice as many Democrats sent in their votes by mail than did Republicans in Clark County. By contrast, Republicans were beating Democrats in in-person early voting by more than 8,000 people as of Thursday. The trend was the same in Washoe County.
And in the races for U.S. House, where the Democratic Party’s redistricting gamble is being put to its first electoral test, the numbers were also close: Democrats were leading in Congressional Districts 1, 3 and 4, but not by much. In the 1st District, Democrats outpolled Republicans by just less than 6,000 votes; in the competitive 3rd District, the Democratic lead was just 4,700. The 4th District saw the largest lead, with nearly 7,000.
Numbers compiled over the three-day holiday weekend might change things, however. Stay tuned for updates!
Speaking of the holiday
Purists know that Friday was not Nevada Day, when we celebrate the Silver State’s admission to the Union during the Civil War in 1864 (hence the state motto, “Battle Born”). But it is Nevada Day “observed,” and has been since 2000.
Why? Thank Rep. Mark Amodei, who was a state senator back in the day and introduced Senate Bill 31 in the 1999 legislative session to set the celebration on the last Friday in October, regardless of whether or not that is the state’s actual birthday, which just happens to coincide with Halloween.
Not everybody agreed with Amodei at the time: Two Democrats — Bob Coffin and Valerie Wiener — voted against the bipartisan change in the Senate. In the Assembly, 11 lawmakers from both parties voted nay, including future Speakers Barbara Buckley and Richard Perkins.
Today, there’s still a big divide in Nevada over the proper day to celebrate Nevada’s admission. We’re traditionalists, so look for some heavy Nevada regalia on Monday from us!
Endorsement update
Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders was in Nevada on Friday to stump for fellow Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who is locked in a close re-election race with Republican former Attorney General Adam Laxalt.
You may wonder why Sanders of all the potential people in the Democratic Party? But it’s no accident: Remember, Sanders has always been very popular in Nevada. He won the state’s last presidential caucus in 2020 with 46.8 percent of the vote, easily defeating the eventual Democratic nominee Joe Biden, who only garnered 20.2 percent.
And, perhaps counterintuitively, Sanders, 81, fires up the young, progressive base in ways that the more centrist Cortez Masto perhaps does not. In fact, compared to Sanders, Cortez Masto is downright conservative, which is another plus in having Sanders endorse her, at least from afar. (There were no joint appearances between Sanders and Cortez Masto during Bernie’s barnstorming on Friday.)
Meanwhile, Laxalt had a special guest of his own: Former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic presidential candidate who announced recently she’s leaving the Democratic Party because it’s run by an elite cabal of warmongers who are driven by cowardly wokeness.
She appeared at a “Ladies for Laxalt” event at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country on Friday. And Democrats switching over to support Republicans is definitely a message that Laxalt wants to send as voters are going to the polls.
On paper, he’s an unlikely choice for crossover voting. He was the face of the stolen election movement in Nevada, although he finally acknowledged that Biden is the legitimate president. He’s been endorsed by, and campaigned with, former President Donald Trump. And he’s good friends with (and a former roommate in naval JAG training of) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. None of those things exactly scream “crossover appeal.”
But these are not usual times, and given the closeness of the early voting numbers and the polls (Real Clear Politics average: Laxalt, 47.6 percent, Cortez Masto, 46.4 percent), every single vote counts.
Miscellany
Republican attorney general candidate Sigal Chattah has been endorsed by Kash Patel, the Trump-era chief of staff at the Defense Department. “Sigal is a patriot and firebrand who is pro law enforcement, anti-mandates, and someone who will stand up to federal government overreach,” Patel said in a statement. Patel is also know for launching a clothing line that bears his name, stylized as “K$H,” which logo appears on T-shirts, hats and socks, to benefit his “legal offense trust.” So, let’s hope Chattah got some merch out of the deal. … The Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual leadership meeting Nov. 18-19 is going to have more potential presidential candidates than Iowa in January. On the list of attendees are ex-Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, ex-United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida, Govs. Ron DeSantis of Florida, Chris Sununu of New Hampshire and Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Contact Steve Sebelius at SSebelius@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0253. Follow @SteveSebelius on Twitter. | 2022-10-29T22:36:51+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/party-lines-early-numbers-confirm-its-a-close-election-2666545/ |
The Yuma Union High School District governing board convened Wednesday evening, July 12, for its regular meeting. Individuals seeking more information can call (928) 502-4605. Here’s a look at what happened:
PUBLIC HEARING
The district’s proposed budget for the 2023-2024 school year was presented during June’s meeting. July’s meeting began with a public hearing by YUHSD Director of Finance Brenda Higuera, who reviewed the budget. She highlighted a 4% salary increase for teachers. Including additional payments from propositions and the like, the average teacher salary will now be $85,824.
Higuera also noted decreases for maintenance and operations as well as unrestricted capital budgets because carryover and student growth haven’t been included. When asked, Higuera explained that student numbers will be known once school starts and will be updated and factored in monthly.
Board member Jackie Kravitz later asked where the district’s rainy day fund can be found, to which Associate Superintendent Dianne Cordery responded “... is in the amount that you don’t see carried over.”
“Once we get our final expenditures in, we’ll known exactly what that carryover is and so when we do our next revision, you’ll see that in there,” she said. “Which is why you’ll see in the capital (budget), a $13 million decrease because we have a significant amount in carryover for that that we’ve set aside for Somerton.”
FINANCIAL TRENDS
AND POLICY READINGS
Higuera returned to report on the district’s interim budget. She reported the district has spent $70,777,665, or 79% of its budgeted $90,157,082, for maintenance and operations and $4,464,419, or 22% of its budgeted $20,519,151, for capital.
Regarding the student activities report, Higuera stated that the total ending cash balance is at $715,013.10. For the 2022-2023 school year, expenditures exceeded revenues by $14,585.62.
A first read for a policy was also held. Cordery explained the policy is an increase for job contracts. As policy currently stands, once the district spends over $1 million in job contracts, it must go out for a bid to do any construction over the amount. The proposal would change the amount to the state’s guidance of $2 million.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Community member Lena Comer was the sole speaker in the call to the public. Acknowledging the previous times she’s come up to speak during YUHSD’s call to the public, she expressed both her apologies and her continued resolve to fight for the greater good.
“I have been in the Democratic Party for a very long time,” she said. “When I started coming to the school board meetings, I realized how much the Democratic Party had changed over my lifetime and I wanted school policies that I didn’t like, I wanted them changed or fixed immediately. And I wasn’t very kind in how I expressed my opinions and for that, I apologize.
“I am still very much interested in school policies as I have two great-granddaughters that are in the high schools here now. I will continue to fight for change but I want to do it in a kinder and more godly manner. So I want you all to know that I am praying for each school board member every day and for our educators and students in this association. If I stay in this political party or if I change to another, I will continue to be here to work for the good of all of us.”
DONATIONS
The governing board voted to accept the month’s donations. The most sizable ones included: Time and use of farming equipment valued at $1,140 to San Luis High School’s agri-science program from Mellon Farms; sweet corn seed valued at $1,788 to SLHS agri-science from Keithly-Williams Seeds; Fertilizer valued at $1,100 to SLHS agri-science from Fertizona; fertilizer valued at $1,275 to Yuma High School from Nutrien Ag Solutions; and windscreens valued at $7,200 for YHS tennis courts from Justin Haile of the 4th Avenue Gym Foundation.
CONSENT AGENDA
AND ACTION ITEMS
The governing board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which consists of items of a routine nature that typically do not require deliberation.
The board also approved the 2023-2024 school budget along with three intergovernmental agreements. One IGA for the Yuma Educational Transportation Consortium lasts from 2023 until 2026 and another is with the City of Yuma for School Resource Officers.
For the remaining IGA on facility use between YUHSD and the City of Somerton Recreational Facilities, Board Vice President Carlos Gonzalez had one question concerning the enforcement of district codes at district-sponsored events and City of Somerton codes at city-sponsored events. The line he read mentioned that the city might permit consumption of alcohol as permitted by applicable law during city use of district facilities that do not contain classrooms.
Superintendent Tim Brienza clarified that the IGA is very similar to what YUHSD has with the cities of Yuma and San Luis.
“Essentially, no alcohol is permitted anywhere in a building because we have classrooms in every building,” Brienza said. “So if the City of Somerton wanted to grant an alcohol permit and it’s allowable by law because there’s laws that govern where alcohol can be after school hours, that would be something that we could entertain but our rental agreement, we also have the right to deny it as well at any given time.”
Gonzalez shared concerns about littering of alcohol cans and bottles. Brienza reassured him that the district has sometimes refused opportunities for events because of alcohol.
At the end of the meeting, Board President David Lara noted a special meeting will be held at noon on Monday, July 24 for personnel. August’s regular meeting will take place Wednesday, Aug. 8.
Sisko J. Stargazer can be reached at 928-539-6849 or sstargazer@yumasun.com. | 2023-07-16T07:50:56+00:00 | yumasun.com | https://www.yumasun.com/news/yuhsd-governing-board-meeting-at-a-glance/article_990ade14-21da-11ee-b50d-5b2e9ff4fffc.html |
BOSTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., a medical device company focused on preventing reherniation and reoperation following lumbar discectomy, announced today that Cigna Healthcare has issued a positive coverage policy for the Barricaid® Bone-Anchored Annular Closure device. Cigna Healthcare represents one of the five largest commercial payors in the US, with an estimated nineteen million covered lives.
Intrinsic Therapeutics founder Greg Lambrecht stated, "Twenty years ago I set out to find a solution to save others from the heartbreak I witnessed with my mother's failed spinal operations. This new coverage policy will give Cigna members access to the Barricaid technology and help to reduce the burden of reherniation and reoperation for discectomy patients when deemed medically necessary by their surgeon."
Betsy Grunch MD, FAANS, FACS, a board-certified neurosurgeon at The Longstreet Clinic in Gainesville, Georgia, said of the policy, "This is the culmination of years of clinical research and the publication of compelling clinical evidence supporting Barricaid's efficacy. Now I can offer my patients with large annular defects a treatment to avoid problems with reherniations. I applaud Cigna's rigorous clinical review and their decision to issue this positive policy. I expect other payors to update and cover Barricaid following the recent publication of additional data."
Cigna Healthcare's expanded coverage policy went into effect on June 15, 2023, and will enable discectomy patients with large annular defects access to Barricaid, which is indicated to reduce reherniation and reoperations in this patient population.
About Intrinsic Therapeutics
Barricaid is a proprietary technology designed to prevent reherniation and reoperation in patients with large annular defects following lumbar discectomy surgery. Barricaid has been implanted in more than ten thousand patients and is supported by clinical studies in 8 distinct patient populations, including two randomized controlled trials and six single armed trials. A multicenter level I RCT demonstrating superior outcomes to discectomy alone with 5-year results was published in JAMA.
In 2019, Barricaid received FDA Pre-Market Approval, in 2020 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a C-code for hospitals and surgery centers to report for billing and payment, and in late 2022 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued ICD-10 codes to track and monitor defect size in discectomy patients.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly advanced a plan to ban nearly all abortions in the state, despite opposition from abortion-rights supporters, who say the bill goes too far, and anti-abortion activists, who say it doesn't go far enough.
Chants from anti-abortion activists, such as "Let their heart beat,” could be heard inside the chamber as a committee wrapped up two days of testimony during which none of the more than 60 people speaking voiced support for the Republican-sponsored bill.
A top legislative Republican, Senate Majority Leader Mark Messmer, voted against it, lamenting the “near impossibility of threading the perfect needle” on the issue during a short special legislative session.
Indiana is one of the first Republican-run state legislatures to debate tighter abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court decision last month overturning Roe v. Wade. The court ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
While abortion-rights supporters oppose the Indiana bill's severe limits on access to the procedure, abortion opponents say it is too lenient with its exceptions and lacks enforcement teeth.
The committee voted 7-5 in favor of the bill after adding provisions under which doctors could face felony criminal charges for performing an illegal abortion, along with limiting the time period allowing abortions in cases of rape and incest to eight weeks of pregnancy for women ages 16 or older and 12 weeks for those younger than 16.
Cathie Humbarger, a longtime leader of the Fort Wayne-based Right to Life chapter, said the bill should be scrapped.
“It is totally unenforceable and as such renders it basically worthless,” Humbarger told the committee. “You can, and must, do better.”
More amendments to the bill could be debated by the full Senate on Thursday.
The measure would prohibit abortions from the time an egg is implanted in a woman’s uterus with limited exceptions — in cases of rape, incest and to protect the life of the mother. The proposal followed the political firestorm over a 10-year-old rape victim who traveled to Indiana from neighboring Ohio to end a pregnancy.
The case gained attention when an Indianapolis doctor said the child had to go to Indiana because a newly imposed Ohio law bans abortions if cardiac activity can be detected in an embryo or fetus, possibly as early as six weeks of pregnancy.
Indiana Republican Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray said legislators were discussing details on abortion limits that they never faced before Roe v. Wade was overturned.
“We’re recognizing that this is pretty hard work,” Bray said. “We’re working in earnest to try and find a path forward, listening to everybody that’s out there.”
Elsewhere Tuesday, a South Carolina judge denied a request to temporarily block enforcement of that state’s six-week abortion ban. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and other plaintiffs had asked the judge for an injunction while courts determine whether the law violates the state constitution’s rights to privacy and equal protection.
In Louisiana, a judge rejected a request from state officials to lift his order blocking a ban while they pursue an appeal. That means abortions remain accessible in Louisiana.
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Arleigh Rodgers is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Rodgers on Twitter at https://twitter.com/arleighrodgers | 2022-07-26T20:25:03+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/politics/2022/07/26/indiana-republicans-struggle-to-find-abortion-ban-agreement/ |
15K Minnesota nurses voting on whether to go on strike
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - About 15,000 nurses in the Twin Cities and Duluth area are voting on whether to authorize a strike if an agreement isn't reached on a new contract they've been negotiating since March.
The nurses, who are part of the Minnesota Nurses Association, are voting on Monday until 10 p.m. If two-thirds vote yes, the vote would authorize nurse negotiation leaders to call a strike 10 days after giving notice to hospital employers.
If the nurses do go on strike, the Minnesota Nurses Association says it would be one of the largest nurses strikes in U.S. history, and would mark the first time nurses in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports took action together in contract negotiations.
Union leaders say hospital executives are failing to address nurses' concerns about retention, staffing shortages, and quality of patient care. Nurses held an informational picket at 15 hospitals in June about contract negotiations and these issues. Nurses' current contracts expired on June 30.
"Corporate healthcare policies in our hospitals have left nurses understaffed and overworked, while patients are overcharged, local hospitals and services are closed, and executives take home million-dollar paychecks," Chris Rubesch, RN at Essentia in Duluth and First Vice President of the Minnesota Nurses Association, said in a news release. "Nurses have one priority in our hospitals, to take care of our patients, and we are determined to fight for fair contracts so nurses can stay at the bedside to provide the quality care our patients deserve."
In a statement to FOX 9, the Twin Cities Hospitals Group, comprised of Children's Minnesota, North Memorial, Fairview, and Methodist Hospitals, cited the pandemic for their staffing woes. They also criticized the union for moving to vote on a potential strike.
"While taking a strike authorization vote is the right of any union, we are disappointed that the nurses’ union leadership has rushed into their strike authorization vote and continues to reject our offer of an outside mediator. Mediation was successfully used in previous contract talks, and we believe it represents a practical way to bring focus and clarity to the negotiations. We encourage the nurses’ union and its supporters to focus on the pathways we’ve successfully used in the past," the statement reads.
Negotiations continue, but nurses could hit the picket line as soon as the end of August.
Minnesota nurses approved strikes in 2010 and 2016. | 2022-08-15T16:53:26+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/15k-minnesota-nurses-voting-on-whether-to-go-on-strike |
Sister Mary Roch Rocklage was the modern-day foundress of Mercy's health care system and a national health care leader
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sister Mary Roch Rocklage, a Sister of Mercy and an iconic health care leader, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 87, following a lengthy illness.
Sister Roch, as she was affectionally known, was the modern-day foundress of Mercy's health care system. Born Antoinette Marie Rocklage, Sister Roch devoted her life to helping others and bringing people together. She was known for her humble but tenacious leadership style – a blend of compassion, bold innovation and considering others before herself.
"We must have deferential regard for those we serve and create an environment of deep respect," Sister Roch said repeatedly through the years. "Compassion means staying in the moment with the individual or group and experiencing with them what they are going through."
Sister Roch's dedication to health care began in 1954, when she studied nursing under the Sisters of Mercy at St. Xavier University in Chicago, taking her first vows as a Sister of Mercy in 1957.
Sister Roch advocated for health care on a national level, serving as board chair of the American Hospital Association and a term as the board chair of the Catholic Health Association. She testified before Congress in 1990 on behalf of the Catholic Health Association in favor of a national health program and discussed health care with then-President George W. Bush in 2002. Her passion was health care access for all, no exceptions. In recognition of her exceptional leadership and service, Sister Roch was inducted into Modern Healthcare's Healthcare Hall of Fame and received numerous awards, including the American Hospital Association Distinguished Service Award, the Catholic Health Association Lifetime Achievement Award and the Missouri Hospital Association Career Achievement Award.
In her earlier years, she served various Mercy communities in nursing and leadership roles, including administrator of St. John's Mercy Medical Center, now Mercy Hospital St. Louis, and administrator of the Sisters of Mercy St. Louis Regional Community.
Sister Roch was later appointed to lead hospitals across seven states. Under her leadership and vision, the Sisters of Mercy Health System, now Mercy, was formed in 1986, with Sister Roch serving as its first president and chief executive officer. She led in that role for 13 years before serving as chair of the Mercy board for the next 22 years.
"This is a tremendous loss for Mercy and all who loved Sister Roch," said Steve Mackin, Mercy president and chief executive officer. "She inspired us through her visionary and principled leadership and was a constant source of joy to everyone around her."
One of Sister Roch's favorite inspirations was: "Live fully, love deeply, commit totally, enjoy life immensely."
Consistent with her lifelong commitment to medicine, Sister Roch chose to donate her body to science. A private service will be held for the Sisters of Mercy and immediate family. A public memorial service for friends, Mercy co-workers and others who wish to celebrate her life will be held Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Von Gontard Conference Center at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to donate in her honor may do so at give.mercyhealthfoundation.net/SisterRoch.
Mercy, one of the 25 largest U.S. health systems, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation's largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children's, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 3,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of investors who purchased Solana ($SOL) cryptocurrency tokens issued by Solana Labs, Inc. ("Solana Labs" or the "Company") between March 24, 2020, and the present, inclusive (the "Class Period").
If you purchased $SOL during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/solana-labs/
Headquartered in San Francisco, Solana Labs, Inc., is a blockchain network and cryptocurrency operator. Solana Labs began issuing and offering $SOL cryptocurrency to U.S. investors on or about March 24, 2020.
According to a lawsuit recently filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Solana Labs and its co-defendants issued and sold $SOL without registering the tokens with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as required under the federal securities laws . The suit alleges that throughout the Class Period, Solana Labs and its co-defendants promoted and sold unregistered $SOL securities to investors, and that such investors have suffered losses as a consequence of the Defendants' misrepresentations and omissions.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Solana Labs is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
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Trump election probe in Georgia to seat special grand jury
ATLANTA (AP) — When potential grand jurors show up at an Atlanta courthouse Monday, they’ll find a television camera in the room and streets closed outside — nods to the intense public interest in the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to pressure Georgia officials to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential election victory in the state.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has taken the unusual step of requesting a special grand jury for the investigation, and the selection of that panel begins Monday.
The seating of a grand jury — even a rare special grand jury — is a routine process that’s generally of little interest to the public. But the appetite for any news about this case has prompted the court to make accommodations for at least parts of the grand jury selection to be broadcast to the public. Although there will be cameras in the room, they won’t be allowed to show potential grand jurors.
The investigation into potential attempts to influence the 2020 general election in Georgia began early last year. Willis asked the chief judge of the county superior court in January to impanel a special grand jury. She wrote in a letter that her office had information indicating a “reasonable probability” of “possible criminal disruptions” to the administration of that election.
The chief judge’s order says the special grand jury is to be seated for a period of up to a year, beginning Monday. Unlike a regular grand jury, which hears many different cases and can issue indictments, a special grand jury focuses on investigating a single topic and produces a report on its findings. The district attorney then decides whether to seek an indictment from a regular grand jury.
Former Gwinnett County District Attorney Danny Porter, who convened a special grand jury roughly 15 years ago, said the process for seating a special grand jury is pretty much the same as seating a regular grand jury. It’s made up of between 16 and 23 people who are summoned from the county master jury list.
The judge will make sure the potential grand jurors are qualified — over 18, residents of Fulton County and haven’t been convicted of a felony — and then will hear from people who want to be excused for one reason or another.
Unlike jury selection for a trial, where there are two sets of lawyers trying to ferret out biases and prejudices, there’s no defense attorney in this process because no one has been charged yet. Anyone who tunes in to watch shouldn’t expect to hear potential grand jurors questioned extensively about their political leanings or their opinions on Trump.
“There’s no excuses for bias or prejudice,” Porter said. “In this case, I would suspect if somebody came in wearing a MAGA hat, they would probably excuse them. But the inquiry into their prejudices or biases is very, very limited in selecting a grand jury.”
Once the special grand jury is seated, the cameras will have to leave — all grand jury proceedings are secret. But Willis indicated in her letter to the chief judge that one reason she wanted a special grand jury is to issue subpoenas to witnesses who have refused to cooperate without one.
Willis has confirmed that her team is looking into a January 2021 phone call in which Trump pushed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” the votes needed for him to win the state. She has also said they’re looking at a November 2020 phone call between U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Raffensperger, the abrupt resignation of the U.S. attorney in Atlanta on Jan. 4, 2021, and comments made during December 2020 Georgia legislative committee hearings on the election.
A Trump spokesman has previously dismissed the investigation as a politically motivated “witch hunt.” Graham has also denied wrongdoing.
In a separate investigation in New York, Trump is appealing rulings enforcing a subpoena for his testimony and holding him in contempt of court for failing to turn over documents in a civil investigation that the state attorney general’s office says has uncovered evidence that he may have misstated the value of skyscrapers and other assets for more than a decade.
Trump’s lawyers argue that Attorney General Letitia James is using the civil probe to collect information that could then be used against the former president in a parallel criminal probe overseen by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. James and Bragg are both Democrats.
Bragg says the criminal investigation is continuing despite a shakeup in the probe’s leadership. So far, it’s resulted only in tax fraud charges related to fringe benefits against the Trump Organization and its longtime finance chief, Allen Weisselberg. Both have pleaded not guilty.
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Associated Press writer Michael R. Sisak in New York contributed reporting.
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(KRON) — A young East Bay woman is facing murder charges in connection to a Dublin slaying.
Dublin Police Department officers found the victim inside a home on Campbell Lane on Cinco de Mayo around 9 p.m. The victim, 23-year-old Jesus Gallegos, had been stabbed, police said. Gallegos also suffered blunt-force trauma injuries.
Officers detained Gallegos’ girlfriend, 23-year-old Crystal Angelina Espinoza, at the crime scene. She was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail on charges of homicide and domestic assault.
Dublin Police Captain Gurvinder Gosal said, “They were in a dating relationship. The victim stayed at the suspect’s apartment on and off.”
Alameda County prosecutors filed murder charges against Espinoza before she made her first court appearance Wednesday. She is scheduled to be arraigned on May 24 in the East County Hall of Justice.
Inmate records show Espinoza is being held behind bars without bail. | 2023-05-12T01:22:45+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/dublin-woman-23-charged-with-murdering-boyfriend/ |
Ultra Clean Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
Published: Oct. 26, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
HAYWARD, Calif., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
"Third quarter revenue surpassed our expectations due to solid performance," said Jim Scholhamer, CEO. "We are working closely with our customers regarding the new export restrictions to China and, as a result, are maintaining a wide guidance range. We are confident in the long-term prospects for the Semiconductor Industry and UCT's ability to perform well within a broad range of market scenarios. We also recognize our commitment to deploy capital toward opportunities that drive the greatest return for our shareholders. Strong cash flows have enabled us to initiate a share repurchase program for a total of $150 million over a three year period."
Third Quarter 2022 GAAP Financial Results
Total revenue was $635.0 million. Products contributed $556.3 million and Services added $78.7 million. Total gross margin was 19.6%, operating margin was 5.7%, and net income was $9.7 million or $0.21 per basic and diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $608.7 million, gross margin of 19.4%, operating margin of (0.9)%, and net loss of $25.1 million or $0.56 per share, in the prior quarter. The financial results for the third quarter include a $20.8 million pre-tax loss related to the divestiture of certain non-core subsidiary entities.
Third Quarter 2022 Non-GAAP Financial Results
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 20.6%, operating margin was 11.7%, and net income was $48.6 million or $1.06 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 20.3%, operating margin of 11.1%, and net income of $47.4 million or $1.04 per diluted share in the prior quarter.
Fourth Quarter 2022 Outlook
The Company expects revenue in the range of $600 million to $650 million and GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.61 and $0.79. The Company expects non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.94 and $1.14.
Conference Call
The conference call and webcast will take place on Wednesday, October 26 at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-826-3034 or 1-412-317-5179. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 and entering the confirmation code 9906379. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.
About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components and parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company's operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors' ability to view the Company's results from management's perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.
The Company currently defines non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, VAT settlement, acquisition activity costs, loss on divestitures, Covid-19 related costs, fair value adjustments, and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.
A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.
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ROCKLIN, Calif. (AP) — His family says it’s no surprise that Casey Rivara’s final act was one of compassion. When he spotted a mama duck trying to guide her ducklings across a busy California intersection, Rivara stopped his car at a red light and got out to help them make it to safety.
Rivara made sure traffic in all directions was stopped, witnesses said, then escorted the duck and her babies to the other side of the street around 8:15 p.m. last Thursday in suburban Rocklin, northeast of Sacramento.
“All the ducks made it safely across,” said 11-year-old Jude Peterson, who was watching with a carpool group after track practice. “He did something amazing.”
His good deed done, Rivara was walking back to his car when another vehicle came through the intersection and struck him. He flew through the air and landed in the street. The 41-year-old father of two died at the scene.
“Casey was the kindest, most amazing husband and father. Even his last act in this world was a sign of his compassion,” his aunt, Tracey Rivara, wrote on a verified GoFundMe page raising money for his widow and their 11-year-old daughter and 6-year-old son. Nearly $90,000 was raised by Tuesday afternoon.
“The family is trying to figure out how to recover and keep going after this immense loss,” his aunt wrote.
The driver of the car that hit him, a 17-year-old girl, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, said Rocklin police Capt. Scott Horrillo. Detectives are still interviewing witnesses and reviewing video, he said, but it doesn’t appear the teen driver will face charges.
“Right now, we don’t have any reason to believe there was any criminal negligence,” Horrillo said Monday. He called it a tragic accident.
Flowers adorned a growing memorial to Rivara at the accident site on Tuesday in Rocklin, a city of about 73,000 people. Somebody also left several toy rubber ducks.
Casey was married to Angel Chow, his high school sweetheart. The inseparable pair met at age 17 when she arrived at his high school as an exchange student from Hong Kong, according to the GoFundMe page.
“His family was Casey’s world, and to remain even closer to them he had recently started working at their children’s school,” Tracey Rivara wrote. “He loved working at the school as he was able to positively impact other children.”
His wife said the family has been touched by the outpouring of love and support from family, friends, co-workers and community members.
“It’s truly humbling to hear how Casey has positively impacted your lives, and we’re extremely grateful for that,” Chow wrote Monday on Facebook.
She said she planned to compile the tributes in a book “that our children can turn to whenever they miss him.”
Jude Peterson, the young witness, said he was “in shock and so scared” after witnessing the tragedy. His mother, Summer Peterson, said Jude was in tears when he got home that night.
By Monday, his mother said, Jude had processed his shock and was filled with admiration for Rivara.
“He did the right thing,” Jude said. “He wanted to help because there were ducks in the road, and he didn’t want anyone to hit the ducks.”
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Weber reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press researcher Rhonda Shafner contributed from New York. | 2023-05-24T12:04:57+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-man-killed-while-helping-ducklings-safely-cross-busy-california-street/ |
IRVING, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy duty aftermarket, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Zender's Truck & Equipment, Parts & Service, Inc., based in Bellingham, Washington.
Zender's Truck & Equipment, Parts & Service has been providing parts and service to the heavy duty trucking industry for more than 20 years. This acquisition is part of FleetPride's strategy to continue expanding its presence in the heavy duty aftermarket.
"We're delighted to welcome Bruce and the entire Zender's team to the FleetPride family, with their wide-ranging expertise, outstanding service, and loyal customers," said Mike Harris, FleetPride president of parts and service." "Zender's Truck & Equipment has a strong culture, which is reflected in their talent and robust customer following that fits very well with our vision and values. We look forward to supporting the Zender's team."
"Joining FleetPride is a tremendous opportunity for our team and customers," said owner Bruce Zender, Zender's Truck & Equipment, Parts & Service. "This move will help us to continue to provide superior customer service and support for our customers."
This acquisition gives customers in northwest Washington access to FleetPride's advanced supply chain and provides future employees with career development opportunities, including FleetPride Tech University. In addition, it marks the company's first service location on the West Coast.
"Establishing a comprehensive parts and service national footprint maximizes our ability to support customers with technical expertise in local markets we serve," said Harris. "It also enables large regional and national fleets to leverage our scale for greater uptime, and lets them access our broad assortment of products, and e-commerce solutions on FleetPride.com."
If you are interested in joining the FleetPride network, please visit FleetPride.com/acquisitions for more details.
About FleetPride, Inc.
Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket. FleetPride's sophisticated network of 300+ locations, which includes 80+ service centers and 5 distribution centers means customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them. Customers can click, talk, chat or visit with FleetPride's team of 4,000 experts empowered and motivated to solve problems and create tailored solutions for each customer's unique needs.
To find your local FleetPride branch or service center, or to cross-reference, search, and shop for parts by VIN, visit the new www.fleetpride.com.
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Eleven people are dead and nine remain injured after a weekend shooting during Lunar New Year celebrations in California.
Attendees at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in the Los Angeles suburb of Monterey Park were celebrating the holiday Saturday night when the attack took place.
As investigators continue to look into what caused the shooter to go on a rampage, family members of those who died are sharing remembrances of their loved ones. Here's what we know so far:
Mymy Nhan, 65
In a statement on Twitter, Nhan's family wrote: "We are starting the Lunar New Year broken. We never imagined her life would end so suddenly."
"She spent so many years going to the dance studio in Monterey Park on weekends," the family continued. "It's what she loved to do. But unfairly, Saturday was her last dance."
Tiffany Liou, whose husband is Nhan's nephew, said Nhan "was the first person shot and killed" during the mass shooting at Star Ballroom Dance Studio. Liou posted a video on Twitter of Nhan dancing, saying that's how she hoped "Aunt Mymy" would be remembered.
This is how the world should remember Aunt Mymy.#MontereyPark pic.twitter.com/1KYKCw429s
— Tiffany Liou (@tliou) January 25, 2023
Nhan's niece, Fonda Quan, told ABC News that her aunt was shot as she tried to drive her car out of the dance studio's parking lot.
"When I think of her, I think, I hope the takeaway for everyone is: just be kind. Care for people. You don't know what their backstory is. Sometimes a smile, sometimes kind words, can make their day," Quan said. "That's how she lived her life."
A GoFundMe page set up by Quan described Nhan as "kind beyond words. She was a caretaker to all people around her. She was a loving aunt, sister, daughter and friend. She was our biggest cheerleader."
Xiujuan Yu, 57
Yu's niece, Kathleen Fong, wrote on a GoFundMe page for the family: "What was meant to be a night out celebrating the Lunar New Year with friends ended up being a devastating and life-changing event for my family."
Yu and her family immigrated to the U.S. from China in the early 2010s, Fong said. Yu is survived by her husband and three children, two of whom are studying sports medicine and kinesiology in the California State University system.
Fong described her aunt and uncle as having worked "tirelessly" to provide for their children and pay for their education as the couple worked to "craft a new future for their little family" in the U.S.
"My aunt was in the middle of crafting that future with her husband and children, and now to have that journey suddenly interrupted is heartbreaking," Fong wrote. "She will never be able to witness what she dreamed of for all these years."
Hongying Jian, 62
One of Jian's neighbors, Serena Liu, told the Los Angeles Times that Jian was known as "Nancy" and liked to play volleyball, sing, play piano and go dancing.
"She's a very active person," Liu told the newspaper. "She used to say she can make friends with anyone if she wants. She's a very nice, cute, kind person."
Liu said Jian was from the Sichuan province of China and that she had planned to return to visit her mother but couldn't due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. She is survived by her husband.
Yu Lun Kao, 72
Kao's dance partner, identified as Shally, told FOX 11 Los Angeles reporter Christina Pascucci that she first thought the gunshots were fireworks to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Shally said after Kao was shot he stopped responding to her and she noticed blood on her hands.
"I thought I was the one who was shot," Shally said. "I was yelling, yelling, yelling like crazy."
Shally went through the unimaginable. She told me she and her dance partner, Yu (Andy) Kao, tried to hide from the gunman. Andy did not make it 🥺 #MontereyPark @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/VLThj4TQDy
— Christina Pascucci (@PascucciNews) January 24, 2023
A GoFundMe set up by Shally's husband, Francois, said Kao was known in the dance community as "Mr. Nice" because of his willingness to welcome and teach newcomers.
Francois said the couple lost a "kindhearted friend" and said Kao took a bullet to save Shally, his dance partner of 15 years.
Kao's brother told the Los Angeles Times that he and Kao immigrated to the U.S. from Taiwan about 20 years ago and that Kao was unmarried and had no children.
Valentino Marcos Alvero, 68
In a statement posted to Twitter, Alvero's family members said they've become "unwilling members of a community who has to mourn the loss of our loved ones due to gun violence."
"We are left frustrated, stuck with this vicious cycle," they added.
Our family’s official statement on the Monterey Park shooting: pic.twitter.com/Y55MAWjcWT
— KARMEL (@karmelkwan) January 24, 2023
Alvero was remembered as a "loving father, a dedicated son and brother, a grandfather who loved his three granddaughters fiercely, an uncle who loved his nieces and nephews like his own."
A devout Catholic who loved ballroom dancing, Alvero loved hearing about other people's lives and sharing stories about his own life with "so much gusto and enthusiasm that you couldn't help but listen and laugh along with him," his family said.
"We hope that he danced to his heart's content until the very end and hope that he is now dancing in heaven," they said.
Alvero's son, Val Anthony Alvero, told CNN that his father was a hospitality worker who planned to retire in a year and hoped to return to his native Philippines.
Wen Tau Yu, 64
Yu's son, Szu Fa Yu, told the New York Times that his father was retired but that he had just begun going to school to study for a second career as a pharmacist.
"I really admire him for that," Yu said. "His books and notes are still lying around on the desk," he added.
Wen Tau Yu, who had immigrated to the U.S. from Taiwan, had celebrated the Lunar New Year with his family before going out with friends, his son said. Yu's family reported him missing after hearing that he did not show up for lunch with friends the next day.
Ming Wei Ma, 72
Ming Wei Ma was the beloved owner of Star Ballroom Dance Studio, according to a GoFundMe page set up by Courtney Thong on behalf of Ma's daughter, Mary.
Ma "built a community that dearly loved and respected him for his kindness and liveliness," Thong wrote.
In a 2016 news story about the dance hall, Ma told the Pasadena Star-News that he wanted to create a space for multiple cultures to come together and dance.
"I want to provide an active place for the Asian community of Monterey Park to help prolong their life and improve their health," he said. "Having a place where people from all over the world can come together and communicate through dance is how I can help."
Lauren Woods, who taught at the studio, said in a post on Facebook that Ma would often kiss her cheek and even pick her up sometimes.
"It was always so loving when he would do this. He was so adorable to me and I could tell he was the heart of Star Ballroom," Woods said. "So many dancers, teachers and organizers were connected with Ma and I personally will miss him dearly."
In addition to daughter Mary, Ma was also father to son Ray, according to the GoFundMe page.
Diana Man Ling Tom, 70
In a statement, Tom's family condemned the shooting as a "senseless act of violence that has uprooted the lives of all the victims, their families and the entire API community at large. We honor and support all of those affected," the family said on a GoFundMe page.
Tom was described as a hard-working wife, mother and grandmother with a love for dance. She was celebrating the Lunar New Year by dancing with friends.
"To those who knew her, she was someone who always went out of her way to give to others," her family said.
Tom died at LAC + USC Medical Center, where she was treated after being shot.
Muoi Dai Ung, 67
Ung's family said she was a refugee from Vietnam who loved to dance and embraced the community she discovered in Monterey Park, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Monterey Park City Councilmember Thomas Wong read the family's statement aloud at a public vigil Tuesday night.
"My aunt loved to dance. She also loved to eat and gamble. Sometimes, I hear, she even tried to do all three at the same time," her family said. "Much like our community, she was complicated, messy, easy to love and sometimes hard to understand from the outside."
It took the Chinese-Vietnamese refugee more than 30 years before she could immigrate to the U.S. and reunite with family members – including her own daughter – who had fled Vietnam in the 1970s and 1980s, her family said.
"Tonight is a moment of grief and mourning, but let's also make sure that this is a catalyst for change," Ung's family said. "Let's come together stronger, as a family and community. Let's make sure that beyond this moment we continue to dance and create spaces for joy."
Two other victims – Lilian Li, 63, and Chia Ling Yau, 76 – were also killed in the shooting. We will update as more information becomes available.
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DOHA – Kenya faces the prospect of being banned from international athletics because of doping problems that have now reached “crisis” levels, according to authorities in the country.
The threat of an imminent ban by track and field governing body World Athletics, which would likely have repercussions for a number of medal contenders at next year's world championships and the 2024 Paris Olympics was conceded by the country's sports ministry in a statement issued on Thursday.
In it, the ministry said there was a "doping crisis" in the East African nation and said that sports minister Ababu Namwamba, who was in Qatar for the soccer World Cup, had written to World Athletics president Sebastian Coe and “urged” the governing body “not to ban Kenya.”
“Government is taking firm measures to protect and uphold the integrity of athletics,” the Kenyan sports ministry said. The Kenyan government was “treating it as a matter of top strategic national interest,” the ministry said.
The ministry gave assurances that it was working to solve the doping problems in an apparent effort to stave off a ban.
World Athletics is due to hold a meeting of its decision-making Council in Rome next week, when the issue of Kenya is reportedly due to be discussed.
A ban might force Kenya into a Russia-type situation, where the sanction is applied to the national track federation and athletes are forced to apply to compete as neutrals and not under their nation's flag at major championships. Russia's track federation has been suspended since 2015 because of a massive, state-sponsored doping scandal.
Kenya finished third on the track and field medal table at the Tokyo Olympics last year with four golds, four silvers and two bronzes. Only the United States won more medals in athletics. Kenya collected another 10 medals at this year's world championships in Eugene, Oregon. Again, only the U.S. won more.
A sanction on the Kenyan federation would affect the likes of marathon world-record holder and two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, who is among the greatest long distance runners ever. Kipchoge has indicated that he will go for a third straight marathon gold at the Paris Games.
Numerous other star runners would be impacted, like Olympic and world 800-meter champion Emmanuel Korir, two-time Olympic 1,500-meter champion Faith Kipyegon and two-time 5,000-meter world champion Hellen Obiri. There are also many Kenyans who regularly win races on the Diamond League track circuit and the major marathon series.
Kenya's doping problems have been documented for at least a decade and its national anti-doping agency, which was shown to be ineffective and was accused of being corrupt, was given a major overhaul in 2016. Authorities have largely blamed the issues on small groups of what they refer to as criminals making money off selling banned substances to Kenyan runners. Kenya has moved to make doping a criminal offense.
But the reality is that the Kenyan anti-doping and athletics bodies have failed after years of warnings to rein in doping, which is often centered in the country's remote high-altitude running towns far away from authorities, and where controls are poor. At least 45 Kenyan athletes have been sanctioned for doping this year, the highest number in Kenya for years. Another 20 doping cases involving Kenyans are currently being investigated.
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King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, on Tuesday morning to meet with political leaders and hear condolences. For many Irish people, the queen’s death has raised mixed emotions: the Republic of Ireland gained its independence from Britain in 1922, ending eight centuries of English political and military intervention. Northern Ireland remained part of the United Kingdom, and unresolved tensions between nationalists and unionists loyal to the Crown led to decades of violence.
Key developments
- Northern Ireland’s devolved government is in disarray, a potentially thorny situation that could put a wrinkle in the king’s charm offensive to greet subjects in all four corners of the United Kingdom.
- In Edinburgh on Monday, crowds thronged the city’s cobblestone streets, hoping to catch a glimpse of the hearse that transported Queen Elizabeth to St. Giles’ Cathedral. King Charles addressed Scotland’s parliament and pledged “to always seek the welfare of the people.”
- As the king and his siblings followed the queen’s coffin through Edinburgh, police detained a man filmed heckling Prince Andrew, the queen’s third child, who has been the subject of numerous controversies. “Andrew, you’re a sick old man,” the protester called out. The Duke of York was forced away from his public royal duties after one of Jeffery Epstein’s victims alleged he had sexually abused her. Andrew has denied the abuse allegations and has not been criminally charged.
Happening today
All times are local, five hours ahead of Eastern time.
- King Charles and Camilla fly to Belfast in the morning. There, they will attend an exhibition on the late queen’s relationship with Northern Ireland, and meet with local politicians.
- The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly will offer official condolences to the king at 1:20 p.m.
- Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, the queen’s coffin will be taken from St. Giles’ Cathedral at 5 p.m. and transported to a local airport. At 6 p.m., the coffin, accompanied by Princess Anne, will be flown aboard Royal Air Force aircraft to west London. It’s expected to arrive at about 6:55 p.m.
- The coffin will then travel by hearse to Buckingham Palace, where the king, Camilla and other royals will receive it. The coffin will then rest in the palace’s Bow Room, which is often used for state events.
Global reaction
- Hundreds of citizens in the former British colony of Hong Kong queued for hours under the blazing sun to pay respects to the late queen. Recently, some textbooks were revised to say that Hong Kong was never a British colony but was occupied, aligning with Beijing’s narrative about the city’s history.
- New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she expects her country to become a republic eventually, but that her government has no plan to push the issue following the queen’s death. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also appeared to play down the likelihood of a vote on a possible Australian republic during his current term.
Your Royal questions, answered
- The queen’s beloved corgis roamed Buckingham Palace as if they owned the place. What happens to them now? They’ll live with Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson at Royal Lodge, a residence on the Windsor estate.
- What happens at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral? The public will be able to view the coffin in Edinburgh until Tuesday, as the queen’s last ceremonial journey takes her from Balmoral castle, where she died, to her resting place in Windsor.
- Diana, Harry and Andrew. The queen sought to keep her family’s private affairs out of the public eye. What are some of the scandals the royal family weathered during her 70-year reign?
- Crowds lined Edinburgh’s Royal Mile for a glimpse of the queen’s coffin. But Scots have complex feelings about the late queen — and independence. What happens next?
From our correspondents
The queen’s legacy is complicated in the United Kingdom’s former colonies. Some of them fought violent struggles to secure their independence during her reign. “As their leaders paid homage to the queen — with the presidents of Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria among those who offered tributes — residents of former colonies publicly recounted the havoc wreaked by the empire,” Rael Ombuor, Rachel Chason and Meena Venkataramanan write.
Claire Parker contributed to this report. | 2022-09-13T05:26:36+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/13/queen-elizabeth-death-king-charles-latest-updates/ |
A retired Oregon truck driver has claimed his $1 million Powerball prize.
The Oregon Lottery says Brooks Keebey of Salem won the seven-figure prize in the November 8 drawing.
The lottery said the 82-year-old “knew something was up when he scanned his ticket at a local store and it told him to see customer service. He then learned the ticket he purchased on November 7, 2022 was worth $1 million.”
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He correctly picked all five white ball numbers. All he needed was the red Powerball to win at least a share of the record $2.04 billion jackpot.
When asked if he was disappointed he missed the grand prize, Keebey said “I’m not greedy.”
Keebey is planning to use his winnings to pay property taxes and buy his wife a used Cadillac, the lottery said. He also said the money will be good for the remainder of his retirement.
Under Oregon law, Powerball and Mega Millions winners are public record, including their identities, how much they won and where they bought the ticket. The lottery says he bought his winning ticket at TNT Hollywood Tavern in Salem.
Keebey’s prize is one of two $1 million Oregon winners in consecutive weeks. | 2022-11-16T22:16:07+00:00 | centraloregondaily.com | https://centraloregondaily.com/oregon-powerball-1-million-prize-claimed/ |
Shark photobombs a shot by leaping into the air behind an unwitting surfer
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - On Saturday, photographer Jordan Anast captured images of a shark hurling its body out of the water behind a surfer.
"[I] thought it was a dolphin," said Jordan Anast, who captured the shots at San Ofre Beach. After taking a closer look, he realized it was a shark.
Anast, who generally shoots surf photography on weekends, was spending that particular weekend shooting the annual San Onofre Surf Club contest near San Diego.
The shark, completely out of the water.(Credit: Jordan Anast, @jordananast, www.JordanAnast.com)
His photo series first includes an image of surfer Tyler Warren standing on his surfboard as he rides a wave toward shore. Behind him is a clear blue sky.
In the next image, the sky is partially obscured by a large, photobombing fish – a shark.
The shark, with its body completely out of the water, has its nose pointed to the sky as its shadowy gray body and fins glisten underneath the bright California sun. All the while, Warren seems unaware of the shark leaping into the air behind him.
The photo series continues, showing the shark falling back into the water as Warren draws closer to the shore. According to Anast, the shot was "one in a million, right place, right time."
"I get satisfaction stopping time and creating a moment that lasts forever," he said.
You can see more of Anast's work on by visiting his Instagram profile or website linked here. | 2022-10-29T16:25:40+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/shark-photobombs-shot-unwitting-surfer |
Yevgeniya Gaber is an Odessa-based Ukrainian foreign policy and security expert and a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an intensive shelling of my city, Ukraine’s largest seaport, right after Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal last week. The attacks have continued every night since.
In the coming months, the global food supply will be increasingly constrained, especially if Ukraine’s 2023 harvest is kept off the market. But what’s worse is that Russia might make progress on its larger strategy: to assert permanent control over commercial navigation in the Black Sea.
The West should make sure it cannot succeed.
The Black Sea grain deal reached last July was meant to allow agricultural exports from three seaports of the Odessa region. The U.N.’s Joint Coordination Center was established in Istanbul to enable the four signatory parties — Turkey, the United Nations, Ukraine and Russia — to inspect inbound and outbound vessels for potential arms trafficking and agree on corridors for ships loaded with grain to pass. Over the past year, the deal made possible the shipment of almost 33 million tons of Ukrainian wheat, corn and other cereals to global markets, with 65 percent of the exported wheat going to developing countries.
Russia has frequently complained that the agreement was one-sided in favor of Ukraine. On the contrary, the deal has worked out very well for Russia. The country saw a significant increase in grain and fertilizer exports, according to its own statistics. In 2022, grain cargo turnover at Russian seaports increased by more than 6 percent year-on-year, amounting to 45 million tons, while mineral fertilizers turnover rose by 25 percent, reaching 24 million tons. The indicators for the first four months of 2023 were even higher. From January to April, grain transshipment in Russian ports more than doubled to more than 22 million tons, and that of mineral fertilizer nearly doubled to more than 10 million tons.
During the same period, Ukrainian grain exports have dramatically declined. Ukrainian farmers’ crop yields have been decimated, with many of their fields indiscriminately shelled and mined. Meanwhile, Russia continues to export grain from the occupied territories. It has changed the port of origin for stolen grain shipments, spoofed electronic tracking devices, faked paperwork to evade international sanctions and mixed stolen Ukrainian grain with its own. Even as early as December, the estimated losses from grain theft exceeded $1 billion in lost revenue to Ukraine.
Russia is now demanding that Western sanctions be lifted in exchange for loosening its grip on Ukraine’s agricultural exports. Russia’s aggression should not be rewarded. Acquiescing to Russia’s demands would only postpone the moment of reckoning. Investing time, money and diplomatic effort in reviving a semi-defunct grain deal would only give Russia the tools to apply pressure later at a time of its choosing.
Instead, Ukraine’s Western supporters should address the root cause of the problem: Russia’s control of maritime routes.
Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey — NATO’s Black Sea powers — should send ships to escort grain transports through the Black Sea. Russia would be hard-pressed to forcefully respond, as it has lost much of its naval capabilities after the sinking of the Moskva cruiser and the liberation of Ukraine’s Snake Island. Unfortunately, signals from the Biden administration seem to rule out such an approach, and NATO members are not willing to get ahead of Washington.
The alternative is to provide Ukraine with the weapons it needs to defend its seaports, its logistical infrastructure and its vital sea lanes. These include not only enhanced air and coastal defense systems, anti-ship and anti-submarine capabilities, but also jets and long-range missiles capable of striking Russia’s launch sites in occupied Crimea and in Russia.
Ukraine’s grain is vital for keeping the world fed, and Russia simply cannot be allowed to have a veto on whether it gets to market. The only long-term solution to end Russia’s policy of endless weaponization of world hunger is to firmly draw a line and stand by it. Doing any less would be disastrous. Negotiations won’t work. Appeasing an extortionist only invites more of the same. | 2023-07-26T11:29:09+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/26/russia-grain-deal-ukraine-extortion/ |
A teenager reported missing Wednesday night from his Cumberland County home has been found safe, police said.
Carlisle police confirmed Thursday afternoon Kazmeer Jaquez has been found. No additional details were provided.
Jaquez had last been seen leaving home around 8 p.m. Wednesday, police said.
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Coroner IDs man fatally shot in Harrisburg, but his death is still under investigation | 2022-09-15T19:03:43+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/09/missing-cumberland-county-teen-found-safe-police.html |
PETALUMA (BCN) — Petaluma residents turned in 150 firearms at a gun buyback program held Saturday at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, according to the city’s Police Department. The four-hour event was the first one ever held in Petaluma and Sonoma County, police said.
Residents voluntarily turned in 59 handguns, 89 rifles and shotguns and two assault weapons, according to police figures. The program paid out more than $15,000 to residents, including up to $100 per handgun or rifle and $200 per assault weapon.
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This event was hosted and coordinated in collaboration with the city’s departments of police, finance and public works. Police thanked members of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad and officers from the Santa Rosa Police Department for their presence and assistance at the event as well.
Copyright © 2022 Bay City News, Inc. | 2022-08-17T19:33:22+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/petaluma-gun-buyback-nets-150-firearms/ |
Biden signs defense bill that repeals troop vaccine mandate
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed a nearly $858 billion defense spending bill into law despite his opposition to a Republican-backed provision in the legislation that repeals the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for U.S. troops. Biden had agreed with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s determination that lifting the mandate was not in the best interest of troops or the military. But ultimately, Biden decided to accept Republican demands to lift the vaccine requirement in order to win passage of the legislation. The bill includes about $45 billion more for defense programs than Biden requested and roughly 10% more than last year’s bill. | 2022-12-23T16:50:54+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/12/23/biden-signs-defense-bill-that-repeals-troop-vaccine-mandate/ |
GYEONGJU, South Korea, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage(the GNRICH) released a news article series on the 30th about the lifestyles of Silla. In this episode, the article deals with seeds excavated in Wolseong.
In the middle of the Gyeongju Historic Areas, inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, are included Wolseong heritage site, which holds the millennial history of royal palace of Silla.
Recently, relics that are rarely seen were excavated in huge amounts at Haeja, a pond surrounding the royal palace, which provide significant historic data to look through aspects of Silla.
In 2019, the Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage released a picture titled "One summer's day of Silla Wolseong" which captures a scenery of summer in the 5th century, which is about 1,600 years ago.
The plant in the picture is a detailed restoration of the natural environment after a scientific analysis of relics and pollens discovered in this site.
In deposited soil of Haeja, which is one of the historic sites of Gyeongju Wolseong, seeds and pollens were discovered without being damaged, which can be restored thoroughly.
The seeds from 1,600 years ago were well preserved for a long time because they were blocked off from the outside atmosphere, buried deep down at the sedimentary layer of the bottom of the pond.
According to the analysis, about 70 species of plant seeds were found in Haeja, including prickly waterlily, grains such as rice, barley, wheat, and bean, and fruits such as peaches and plums.
The most excavated ones are seeds of prickly waterlily.
Prickly waterlily is an annual plant living in a reservoir or a pond, and blooms purple flowers in Summer.
Based on the fact that only highest ruling classes of Silla including royal families wore official uniform in purple, it can be estimated that people of Silla considered purple as a precious color.
In addition, there were also traces of Silla people utilizing decorations by sewing up barks. In the sedimented layer of Haeja, a number of skins of pine nuts which seem to have been used after sewing up them, were discovered.
The research of plants excavated at the Jjoksaem site is acknowledged to have significantly contributed to the development of archaeology, which provides precious historic data about the lifestyle and thoughts of Silla people.
Website: https://nrich.go.kr/english/index.do
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SOURCE The Gyeongju National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage | 2022-06-30T14:35:35+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/30/ecological-environment-during-silla-period-found-through-seeds-pollens/ |
CONCORD, Calif. (BCN) — Forget about leaving your heart in San Francisco. It turns out that Concord is America’s happiest city.
An analysis released Thursday by HouseFresh.com, a site focused on improving residential air quality, placed Concord in the Number One slot. “The hometown of Tom Hanks is said to be a quiet and pleasant place to live: moderately wealthy, moderately liberal, and more affordable than similar cities nearby,” according to the HouseFresh.com website, and who are we to quarrel with this flattering assessment?
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The rating method was, er, interesting. It was based on how many people in each city or state in America were smiling in their Instagram selfies. Yes, really.
HouseFresh.com used a face recognition API known as Azure to analyze a database of Instagram selfies from each state, as well as the 100 biggest U.S. cities. The locations were ranked by the percentage of people smiling.
Apparently, 74.4 percent of the Concord residents had a grin above their chin. Regardless of the relative efficacy of this approach, one result is not unlikely: Residents of the East Bay might well be smiling at the ratings two of their towns recently received.
Not only is Concord now Number One in the eyes of HouseFresh, personal finance website WalletHub in March awarded the same honor to the City of Fremont. Returning to the HouseFresh rankings, the top five below Concord were Provo, Utah; Knoxville, Tennessee; Charleston, South Carolina; and Mesa, Arizona.
Yet another victory for the East Bay: San Francisco came in 15th, quite a snub.
Copyright © 2022 Bay City News, Inc. | 2022-08-21T14:29:31+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/concord-rated-the-nations-happiest-municipality/ |
JACKSON, Miss (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Tuesday restricting electric car manufacturers from selling vehicles in person unless they open franchised dealerships.
Defying calls from some fellow Republicans in the Legislature to veto the measure, Reeves enacted into law House Bill 401, introduced by Republican Rep. Trey Lamar of Senatobia. The law will force electric car companies such as Tesla and Rivian to sell vehicles through franchises rather than company-owned stores, which is how they currently operate.
“Almost 200 small businesses in communities across our state are seeking assurances that big manufacturers can’t just destroy their businesses. That’s fair!” Reeves, a Republican, said in a statement posted to social media. “I also recognize that innovation in this industry is inevitable. And with innovation comes new companies with new business models. I am committed to find long-term solutions—in an ever changing market.”
The bill does not restrict the sale of electric cars, as people can buy them online. But if they want to buy an electric car in person, they would have to drive to the state’s only Tesla store in Brandon, which will be allowed to remain open under the new law. Tesla or any other electric car company could not open a new brick-and-mortar location to sell cars unless they enter a franchise agreement.
Before the bill passed in a bipartisan 39-13 vote on March 3, it sparked an intraparty debate among GOP lawmakers. Opponents said it would interfere with the automobile market and stop electric carmakers from bringing new technology and jobs to the state. Proponents said the law would ensure all car manufacturers, regardless of their business model, play by the same rules.
Republican Sen. Brice Wiggins, a Republican from Pascagoula, had hoped Reeves would veto the legislation. Lawmakers were aiming to attract Tesla to Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, an area Wiggins called the state’s economic driver.
“In today’s world, if you don’t innovate, you lose out. We as a state cannot afford to lose out,” Wiggins told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “My vote against the bill was a vote for capitalism, competition and innovation rather than for a policy of protectionism.”
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Michael Goldberg is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/mikergoldberg. | 2023-03-15T05:50:03+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/bill-restricting-electric-car-stores-now-law-in-mississippi/ |
Mississippi teenager dies after being shot by police officer
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A Black teenager in Mississippi has died days after Gulfport police shot him in the head outside a discount store. Relatives of 15-year-old Jaheim McMillan don’t believe he was armed, although police say he was. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirms that McMillan died Saturday after being taken off life support at USA University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Gulfport police said Thursday’s the shooting occurred after they responded to a 911 call about minors waving guns at other motorists. Officers pulled over the minors in the parking lot of a Family Dollar store. The police department has not released the race of the officer who shot McMillan. | 2022-10-11T00:17:09+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/10/10/mississippi-teenager-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-officer/ |
NEW YORK – Frances Tiafoe’s run to the U.S. Open semifinals is, first and foremost, about Tiafoe himself, a 24-year-old from Maryland who took up tennis because his father was a janitor at a junior training center, a player who never won a match past the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament until now, who owns one career ATP title and a sub-.500 career record, and whose ranking ranged from 24 to 74 over the past two seasons.
“A Cinderella story,” to use his phrase.
Tiafoe's tale — which already includes a victory over 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal along the way to Friday’s matchup against No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain with a berth in the final at stake — is about so much more, too.
It is a significant step forward for American men’s tennis right now and could help grow the sport in the future, too.
Tiafoe is the first man from the United States to reach the semifinals at Flushing Meadows since Andy Roddick, 16 years ago. He has a shot at giving the country its first male champion at any Slam since Roddick in New York, 19 years ago.
If he can get past Alcaraz on Friday — the other men’s semifinal is No. 5 Casper Ruud of Norway against No. 27 Karen Khachanov of Russia — Tiafoe would become the first Black man from the U.S. in a major final since MaliVai Washington was the runner-up at Wimbledon in 1996.
“American men’s tennis has been struggling for a couple of decades. Struggling with a standard that we set for ourselves: Grand Slam champions and Grand Slam finals,” Washington said in a telephone interview Thursday. “That has not happened on the men’s side in years.”
A high bar was set by the success of the likes of Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors and Arthur Ashe — the last African American man in the U.S. Open semifinals, in 1972, and the person for whom the event’s main stadium is named — and, before that, Don Budge and Bill Tilden. Thanks to the Williams sisters, and other players who were major champs or runners-up more recently, such as Sloane Stephens, Madison Keys, Sofia Kenin and Danielle Collins, American women’s tennis has stayed relevant long past the days of Chris Evert and Billie Jean King.
“It absolutely helps the U.S. Open to have male and female champions from the U.S. Absolutely,” tournament director Stacey Allaster said. “We had the greatest of all time for decades on the women’s side. And obviously we’ve had amazing American champions on the men’s side, from Pete and Andre to Andy. But it’s been a while.”
As Serena Williams prepared to walk away from her playing days, current athletes such as Tiafoe, 18-year-old Coco Gauff and others spoke during the U.S. Open about the influence she and her sister, Venus, had on their careers.
Gauff has said she plays what she called “a predominantly white sport” because she “saw somebody who looked like me dominating the game."
The importance of representation can’t be overstated.
“What Frances is doing now is inspiring me,” Washington said. “And I hope he inspires young players — not just Black, but white, Hispanic, Asian. Certainly, because of his background, and the the color of his skin, it’s going to have a certain impact on young Black players and especially young Black boys. And I hope it makes them think, ‘OK, I’ve been playing tennis for a bunch of years. This inspires me to keep going.’ Or: ‘I’ve never played tennis before. This inspires me to try.’”
Tiafoe’s on-court enthusiasm — “which you might see more readily in basketball,” Washington said — and off-court personality could help draw youngsters to tennis.
So could the sorts of social media that didn't exist in Washington's playing days.
“I don't know if you can ever truly know what type of impact you’re having on the next generation until maybe years later, when someone says, ‘Hey, I started playing tennis because I remember watching you at Wimbledon,’” said Washington, whose youth foundation in Jacksonville, Florida, offers after-school and summer programs. “We're always trying to look for a diverse group of players, trying to find that next player and maybe looking for that next player in unconventional places.”
Martin Blackman, head of the U.S. Tennis Association’s player development program, thinks Tiafoe “resonates and is relevant in the culture. He represents a huge opportunity to make tennis ‘cooler.'"
Tiafoe does not shy from the notion that he can lead the way for others.
“He wants to be a role model,” said his coach, Wayne Ferreira. “I always tell him, ‘If you want to be a role model, you have to win tennis matches.’ ... If he can win this tournament, he can be an inspiration for a lot of kids.”
Tiafoe was 6 when he first crossed paths with Blackman, who at the time was a coach at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Maryland, where little Francis and his twin brother, stayed while Dad worked.
“He would watch the group lessons, he would watch the private lessons, he would hit on the wall,” Blackman said.
Blackman sees what Tiafoe is doing as the result of a process started more than a dozen years ago to try to develop future champions.
Blackman sees a “healthy peer pressure” in the group of American men around Tiafoe's age who have come through the ranks — and rankings — together, including Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka and Tommy Paul.
“We want that same dynamic we had back in the early ‘90s, with Pete, Andre, Jim Courier and Michael Chang,” Blackman said. “That’s another part of why Frances' breakthrough is so significant."
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More AP coverage of U.S. Open tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/us-open-tennis-championships and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-09-08T22:46:09+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/sports/2022/09/08/tiafoe-offers-hope-for-present-and-future-of-us-mens-tennis/ |
Colorado Springs-based organization holds program Sunday for Black History Month
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- There are only a few days left in Black History Month, and one local organization, 'OneBodyEnt' is holding its annual Multicultural Black History Program Sunday at 4 p.m.
"It's a multi-cultural show," OneBodyENT Co-Founder and Director Jennifer Smith said. "So you'll see different backgrounds, different races, different ages."
The event, held at the Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS, features live performances, a fashion show, food, drinks, and a lot of celebration.
This is the 10th year of the show and many of the performers grew up involved in the program.
"It's an anniversary, so you're gonna see a lot of kids coming back from ages 7 or 10 and now they're 17 or 21," Smith said. "Kids will do performances with videos of what they did before, and then now."
The community event honors both known and not as well-known historical figures through reenactment, music, dance, fashion, poetry, and other honorary tributes.
"We'll see Paul Baldwin, Alicia Keys, which is my favorite, lots of kids doing fashion show performances, Wakanda theme, black history forever," Smith said.
The production features participants and performers of all ages and backgrounds.
"OnebodyENT, we bring people together in the community all year long," Smith said. "February's the most important because it's Black History, so everybody wants to learn about culture. Things they don't know. It's something people don't really celebrate so much in Colorado so we make sure we talk about things people don't embrace as much. But at the same time, black history is a subject across the world and we wanna make it known here in Colorado Springs that it's for everyone." | 2023-02-27T02:11:26+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/2023/02/26/colorado-springs-based-organization-holding-program-sunday-for-black-history-month/ |
TX El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Zone Forecast for Saturday, October 15, 2022
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404 AM MDT Sun Oct 16 2022
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Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso,
and Upper Valley
404 AM MDT Sun Oct 16 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly sunny with
numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the
mid 70s. Temperature falling into the upper 60s this afternoon.
East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then mostly cloudy with isolated showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Cooler
with highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro,
and Fort Bliss
404 AM MDT Sun Oct 16 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Temperature falling into the
upper 60s this afternoon. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to
15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then cloudy with scattered showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Cooler
with highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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404 AM MDT Sun Oct 16 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this
morning, then numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Temperature falling
into the lower 60s this afternoon. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers after
midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds
15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Cooler
with highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
60s. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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Including the cities of Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo
404 AM MDT Sun Oct 16 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with numerous showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then cloudy with scattered showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Much
cooler with highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper
40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy
with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower
50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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404 AM MDT Sun Oct 16 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms this
morning, then numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.
Cooler with highs around 70. Temperature falling into the mid 60s
this afternoon. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Numerous thunderstorms in the evening. Numerous
showers. Lows around 50. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in
the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid
40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ422-162230-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the city of Sierra Blanca
404 AM MDT Sun Oct 16 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms
this morning, then partly cloudy with scattered showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
Temperature falling into the mid 60s this afternoon. East winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then numerous showers after midnight. Lows around
50. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Much cooler.
Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
60s. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ424-162230-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the city of Indian Hot Springs
404 AM MDT Sun Oct 16 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to east 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then mostly cloudy with numerous showers after
midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to
25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Much cooler with highs in the
lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows around 50. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 40s. Highs around 70.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. A slight chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS) today announced that Sudhakar Varshney has been appointed senior vice president, global supply chain & procurement. In this role, Varshney will lead a multinational team of more than 2,500 employees to drive the development and execution of the Company's supply chain capabilities worldwide.
Varshney joins Avanos from Antylia Scientific, a bioprocessing and life sciences organization, where he was senior vice president, global operations. His background includes more than 20 years in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality and continuous improvement leadership roles for companies in the medical device, automotive, chemical and industrial sectors, including Hach (a division of Danaher), Haemonetics, Covidien and the Ford Motor Company.
"Given the ongoing supply chain challenges that continue to impact businesses around the world, we are very pleased to welcome Sudhakar to Avanos," stated Joe Woody, chief executive officer. "His integrated supply chain and operations experience, and proven success in driving process improvements, will be critical as we work to transform and grow our business."
Varshney earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pune (India) and a master's of science in product development from the University of Detroit Mercy.
He will be relocating to the Atlanta area from Michigan in the near future.
About Avanos Medical, Inc.
Avanos Medical (NYSE: AVNS) is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Avanos is committed to addressing some of today's most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Avanos develops, manufactures and markets its recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com and follow Avanos Medical on Twitter (@AvanosMedical), LinkedIn and Facebook.
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(The Car Connection) — Honda redesigned its bestseller, the 2023 CR-V compact crossover, and will offer it with a hybrid powertrain, while Toyota bucked the trend of all crossovers, all the time, by bringing over the Crown full-size sedan as a replacement for the Avalon. The 2023 Toyota Crown comes standard with all-wheel drive and as a hybrid, but it lacks the impressive fuel economy of most other new Toyota hybrids.
With the 2022 model year behind us, here’s what moved us this week.
The Crown is a roomy, luxurious full-size sedan that replaces the similar Avalon and adds a high-power Hybrid Max version.
Sold as a hybrid or gas model, the redesigned compact crossover grows in size and power.
With plug-in tech on board, the all-around excellence of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe scores a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10.
2023 Land Rover Range Rover Velar review
A 395-hp HST addition to the lineup vaults the 2023 Velar to a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10.
With standard all-wheel drive and assuring safety technology, the 2023 Subaru Outback crossover SUV makes tracks around town and country. It earns a TCC Rating of 6.7 out of 10.
With power that runs the gamut from pedestrian to peppery, the 2023 Kona earns a TCC Rating of 6.2 out of 10.
With the 2023 Venue, the price is right—and so is the wealth of features. Hyundai’s smallest hatchback earns a TCC Rating of 5.8 out of 10.
The Tacoma’s righteously rugged, but that can’t overcome its aged design. It earns a TCC Rating of 4.8 out of 10. | 2022-07-18T21:28:08+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/automotive/2023-toyota-crown-2023-honda-cr-v-top-this-weeks-new-car-reviews/ |
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