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Pritzker signs bills creating co-responder programs, funding grants to police departments Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed into law three bills aimed at reshaping the state's response to violence. The first bill creates a "co-responder" pilot program in four Illinois cities, set to start within the next six months. Peoria, Springfield, East St. Louis and Waukegan will participate in the program. The program will place social workers and mental health professionals in newly created units within participating police departments. These workers will be able to join police officers on calls to assess if those involved are experiencing a mental health crisis or would be served by mental health services or other social supports. The state allocated $10 million to this program in this year's budget. Past coverage::Crime was a big topic for lawmakers this spring. What did they accomplish in their last week? The program was created by HB 4736, a bill that passed in the final hours of this year's legislative session. It passed almost unanimously in the House, 109-2, though the Senate approved it on a nearly party-line 40-17 vote, with Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, being the only Republican to vote for the measure. Pritzker and the bill's proponents said these social workers will be available to help those affected by crime. "We're launching a victim-centered co-responder pilot program to pair victims and witnesses with social workers who will provide survivors with trauma-informed crisis intervention services, community resources for mental and behavioral health treatment and empathetic advocacy," said Pritzker on Tuesday. The bill also updates the Gang Crime Witness Protection Act, a law that provided funds to assist cooperating witnesses in gang-related investigations. The new law, called the Violent Crime Witness Protection Act, authorizes funding for an expanded version of that program as well as funding for tiplines. Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, who sponsored the bill and led the working group that produced it and other crime-related legislation this year, said it is an example of "21st century policing." More coverage:Ceremony honors Illinois police officers killed in the line of duty "There are those who have lots of catchphrases, none of which I accept," said Gordon-Booth. "Because I believe we should be funding the community. We should be funding the police." Adequately funding police dpeartments is the intention of another bill signed by Pritzker on Tuesday. HB 3863, which was approved unanimously by both chambers of the legislature, creates the Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Fund. The fund will be used to award grants to local governments, colleges and nonprofit entities "for the purpose of hiring and retraining law enforcement officers," according to the new law. The final bill signed by Pritzker, HB 2985, also passed unanimously. The law creates a fund that will directly pay funeral expenses for children who die because of gun violence. The law is named for Mychal Moultry Jr., a 4-year-old boy who was shot and killed in 2021 in Woodlawn, a neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. All three laws take effect immediately. Contact Andrew Adams: aadams1@gannett.com; (312)-291-1417; twitter.com/drewjayadams.	2022-05-10T21:15:29+00:00	sj-r.com	https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2022/05/10/funding-police-illinois-pritzker-signs-law-enforcement-bills/9719377002/
Victory Day, Russia's most important secular holiday, lauds two tenets that are central to the country's identity: military might and moral rectitude. But the war in Ukraine undermines both this year. The holiday falling on Tuesday marks the 78th anniversary of Germany's capitulation in World War II after a relentless Red Army offensive pushed German forces from Stalingrad, deep inside Russia, all the way to Berlin, about 2,200 kilometers (1,300 miles). The Soviet Union lost at least 20 million people in the war; the suffering and valor that went into the German defeat have been touchstones ever since. However, many regions have canceled their May 9 observances because of concerns the events could be targets for Ukrainian attacks. Moscow's famed Red Square military parade will go ahead following Russia's claim of an attempted Ukrainian drone attack on the Kremlin, whose spires loom next to the parade venue. For all the fearsome armaments that will growl through the square, Russia’s failure to make gains in Ukraine spoils the image of its army’s indomitability. After seizing sizable parts of the neighboring country in the opening weeks of the invasion, the Russian campaign saw an abandoned attempt to enter Kyiv, retreats in northern and southern Ukraine, and an inability to take Bakhmut, a small city of questionable value, despite months of exceptionally gruesome fighting. President Vladimir Putin, in his speech during the parade, is sure to praise the Red Army's determination to wipe out Nazism and to repeat his assertion that Russia is taking the moral high ground by fighting an alleged Nazi regime in Ukraine, a country with a Jewish president. But the missiles that rain down on Ukrainian civilian targets have drawn worldwide condemnation of Russia, while the Western countries that made common cause with Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany send billions of dollars' worth of weapons to Ukraine. Analysts are divided on whether the May 3 drone incident at the Kremlin was a genuine attack or a “false flag” concocted to justify increasing the ferocity of Russia's missile barrages in Ukraine. Either explanation risks undermining the sense of security among Russians already rattled by attacks, likely committed by Ukraine or by domestic opponents, that have risen sharply in recent weeks. Two freight trains derailed this week in bomb explosions in the Bryansk region that borders Ukraine. Notably, the region’s authorities did not blame Ukraine, which could be an attempt to whitewash the Ukrainian capability to carry out sabotage. But Bryansk authorities claimed in March that two people were shot and killed when alleged Ukrainian saboteurs penetrated the region. The region also has come under sporadic cross-border shelling, including last month, when four people were killed. Three prominent supporters of the war in Ukraine also were killed or injured on their home turf elsewhere in Russia. A car-bombing last week in the Nizhny Novgorod region that officials blamed on Ukraine and the United States severely injured nationalist novelist Zakhar Prilepin and killed his driver. Last year, Darya Dugina, a commentator with a nationalist TV channel, died in a car bombing outside Moscow, and authorities alleged Ukrainian intelligence was behind the April death in St. Petersburg of prominent pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, who was killed when a bomb inside a statuette he was handed at a restaurant party exploded. Amid the heightened security worries, authorities also canceled one of Victory Day's most notable observances, the “Immortal Regiment” processions in which throngs of citizens take to the streets holding portraits of relatives who died or served in World War II. The processions carry an air of genuine emotion, in sharp contrast to the obedient stone-faced soldiers who march across Red Square during the tightly regimented military parades that change little from year to year. Although the processions are moving and impressively large, authorities “thought that the risks were becoming prohibitive,” said Russian analyst Dmitry Oreshkin, now at the Free University in Riga, Latvia. “If some kind of drones fly there, penetrate through the impenetrable border ... then why can’t they drop something on this column?” Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP	2023-05-08T06:37:11+00:00	daytondailynews.com	https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/war-shadows-victory-day-russias-integral-holiday/JAPNAEJXMRCFVD4TOPHN37X3WY/
Democrats are facing a tough U.S. Senate map next year. The party will need to hold on to some vulnerable seats in Republican states, as well as potentially flip a seat or two if they lose any of those closely watched races if they hope to remain in control of the chamber. One of the seats they are hoping to flip is in deep-red Texas, where Republican Sen. Ted Cruz faces reelection in 2024. Alex Morgan, the president of the Progressive Turnout Project, a political action committee that mobilizes Democratic voters during elections, says when his group first started preparing for next year, Texas' seat in the U.S. Senate was not on his radar. "It is a tough state," he says. "It is a big state that requires a lot of investment." But then Democratic Congressman Colin Allred — an attorney and former NFL linebacker — announced he was jumping into the race to oust Cruz. Allred flipped a congressional district outside Dallas in 2018, a year that Democrats did particularly well in the midterms. He's kept the seat ever since. Morgan says Allred's announcement got him excited about the odds of Democrats flipping this seat. "You know because he's battle-tested, well-known and well-liked in the state," he said. "So, he really makes it now where Texas becomes probably our best pickup opportunity across the country next year." Democratic state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a key voice in the state pushing for tougher gun laws after the Uvalde school shooting, recently announced he's also running. There are a couple of reasons why some Democrats are optimistic For one, the last time Cruz was up for reelection he only won his race against former Congressman Beto O'Rourke by less than three percentage points. It remains one of the closest statewide races in Texas in recent history. But Republican strategist Brendan Steinhauser says he thinks that race was a fluke more than it is a sign that a Senate seat from Texas is really within reach for Democrats. "Without Beto O'Rourke on the ballot, it's going to be harder for Democrats to take the seat," he predicted. "O'Rourke caught lightning in a bottle. He came out of nowhere. He raised $80 million plus. And he made a huge impact on the race and energized a lot of voters." Steinhauser says he doesn't think Democrats in Texas are going to be as motivated next year as they were in 2018. But Sawyer Hackett with the Lose Cruz PAC — a group of Democratic strategists working to get Ted Cruz out of office — says there's some other big reasons he might be vulnerable next year. "Ted Cruz is deeply unpopular both in Texas and nationally," Hackett said. "He consistently ranks as one of the most disliked senators serving in the caucus. But especially in Texas he has had underwater approval ratings since he took office." Another liability, Hackett says, is the backlash Cruz got in 2021 when he went to Cancun to escape a deadly winter storm in Texas that left large swaths of the state without power and water for several days. "I think if you ask people to name one thing that they know about Ted Cruz, the first thing that they would say is Cancun," he said. But Steinhauser says that he thinks Cruz did a good job of handling that scandal. "I think he saw that as a mistake and kind of admitted as such and worked to repair some of that damage," he said. "That's one weekend, if you will, versus a whole lifetime and a whole career of work that I think he is going to point to and say, 'on the issues that you guys care about the most, I am with you and here is how and here is why.'" James Henson with the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin says he also doesn't think Cruz is as vulnerable as Democrats hope he is. He says Democrats have long thought that Cruz's likability problems and baggage would eventually cost him during elections. "But you know Cruz has proven fairly resilient," he explained. "I think he is going to have challenges this time. You know but I think you still have to figure that the odds are in his favor, albeit perhaps less so than they've been in the past." While the state has changed demographically very quickly in that time, that hasn't actually manifested into any big changes politically. At least not yet. Henson says statewide elections are slowly getting closer in Texas, but Democrats are still on a long losing streak. "There has not been a Democrat elected statewide since the 1990s," Henson said. "And Republicans' electoral success in the state could fairly be called uniform. That is, Republicans have controlled all three branches of state government here for the entirety of the 21st century." Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	2023-07-18T16:34:23+00:00	kunm.org	https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-07-18/democrats-eye-sen-ted-cruzs-seat-in-republican-dominated-texas-as-a-possible-flip
NORMAL — A Normal woman is suing the town's police department in federal court after she said officers used excessive force and arrested her without probable cause. In the complaint filed Thursday, plaintiff Taylor Brown alleges that the incident unfolded Feb. 9 after a fire broke out in her apartment. She said her Fourth Amendment rights were violated and she was battered during the encounter that left her with bruises, sore muscles, cuts to her wrists and emotional trauma. "It was a humiliating experience for her that most certainly never should have happened," Abby D. Bakos, an attorney for Brown, said Friday. She is seeking "an award of reasonable compensatory and punitive damages, plus costs," according to the complaint. Normal Police Chief Steve Petrilli referred questions to the town's legal counsel. Town attorney Brian Day said he had not seen the lawsuit and could not comment Friday. Defendants are identified as "unknown Normal police officers." Bakos said she planned to seek a subpoena to identify the officers, as police had already denied a request to obtain related records. She confirmed that the fire referenced in the lawsuit was on Parktrail Road. The Normal Fire Department previously said crews were dispatched at 12:42 a.m. Feb. 9 to respond to that incident, which led to the displacement of four residents. The department said at the time that the cause remained under investigation. A fire department spokesman on Friday said that investigation is still ongoing and no further information could be released. The lawsuit describes the events as follows: Brown's roommate called 911 after the fire broke out. Responding officers asked Brown, a college student, to join them at the police station to answer questions. She agreed to do so after being told that it would not take long. After she arrived, however, she was left in a room for 40 minutes before she asked to be taken back to her vehicle. After being told to wait in the lobby, Brown was approached by another officer who asked for her cell phone and said it was being seized as evidence. Police did not have a warrant, according to the lawsuit. Brown began a FaceTime video call with her mother, a Chicago police officer. While they were talking, several officers began to surround Brown, who told her mother that she was scared, she said. According to the complaint, officers grabbed Brown's wrist, applied pressure to the back of her ear, pulled her to the ground and placed a knee in her back. She said she was handcuffed and taken to jail, where she was required to strip before an employee searched her for contraband, and was not released until 1 p.m. Feb. 9. Brown was never charged with any crimes related to the fire or her actions at the station, according to the lawsuit. A check of McLean County court records also does not show any 2023 charges under that name. Police seized her phone but returned it around 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 after they were unable to obtain a search warrant, the lawsuit said. Brown is seeking a jury trial. Photos from President Biden's speech in Warsaw Contact Brendan Denison at (309) 820-3238. Follow Brendan Denison on Twitter: @BrendanDenison Brendan Denison is our breaking news reporter. Denison was a digital content producer for WCIA-TV in Champaign and a reporter for The Commercial-News in Danville. He can be reached at (309) 820-3238 and bdenison@pantagraph.com.	2023-02-24T22:09:30+00:00	pantagraph.com	https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lawsuit-normal-police-battered-arrested-woman-without-cause/article_d7efa616-b478-11ed-922d-93c11f221fce.html
NEW YORK (AP) — Maxi Jazz, a DJ and singer who fronted the eclectic British dance band Faithless known for such hits as “Insomnia” and “We Come 1,” has died. He was 65. Faithless announced his death on social media Saturday, saying he “died peacefully in his sleep last night.” “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and a message to our music. He was a lovely human being with time for everyone and wisdom that was both profound and accessible,” the band’s statement reads. Additional details about his death were not immediately available. Born Maxwell Fraser in London, Maxi Jazz emerged in the British club scene in the 1980s as a DJ on pirate radio and founder of the Soul Food Cafe System. He later formed Faithless along with producer-instrumentalist-DJ Rollo Armstrong, keyboardist-DJ Sister Bliss and singer-songwriter Jamie Cotto. They drew upon such a wide range of influences that their record company described their debut album “Reverence,” released in 1996, as “folk-house-hip-hop-blues-ambience-jazz-rap for the dance floor and sofa.” “Reverence” did not catch on initially, but eventually gained a wide following; the band went on to global popularity through its dynamic stage performances and albums including “Outrospective” and the greatest hits collection “Forever Faithless.” Faithless broke up in 2011, but reunited recently, without Jazz, who had since formed Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys.	2022-12-25T05:10:53+00:00	fox44news.com	https://www.fox44news.com/entertainment-news/ap-maxi-jazz-front-man-for-british-band-faithless-dead-at-65/
Updated May 17, 2023 at 5:53 PM ET Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, were involved in a car chase with paparazzi after attending an event in New York City on Tuesday, which a spokesperson described as "near catastrophic." "This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two [New York Police Department] officers," the spokesperson said in a statement shared with NPR. "While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone's safety," they added. NYPD deputy commissioner Julian Phillips said in a statement that police assisted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's private security team Tuesday evening. "There were numerous photographers that made their transport challenging," Phillips said in a statement. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at their destination and there were no reported collisions, summonses, injuries, or arrests in regard." New York City Mayor Eric Adams said it was "reckless and irresponsible" for the paparazzi to chase the group in the way that was described. "I don't think there's many of us who don't recall how [Harry's] mom died, and it would horrific to lose an innocent bystander during a chase like this and something to have happened to them as well," he said. Harry's mother, Princess Diana, died in a 1997 car crash in Paris as the vehicle she was riding in was being pursued by the paparazzi. She was 36. Harry is 38. Adams questioned whether the pursuit unfolded at high speeds the whole time. However, he said, any car chase through the densely populated city is perilous. "I would find it hard to believe that there was a two-hour high-speed chase," he said. "We will find out the exact duration of it. But if it's 10 minutes, a 10-minute chase is extremely dangerous in New York City" Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, was also in the vehicle. The group was apparently tailed by half a dozen vehicles with blacked-out windows. Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	2023-05-17T23:42:15+00:00	knkx.org	https://www.knkx.org/2023-05-17/harry-and-meghan-were-chased-by-paparazzi-in-new-york-their-spokesperson-says
Kyrie Irving will likely be back in time for a showdown with Ja Morant at the Barclays Center. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Brooklyn Nets guard is close to checking the necessary boxes to move from suspended to active in time for a Sunday game with the Memphis Grizzlies. Wojnarowski tweeted: “ESPN Sources: Suspended All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is nearing completion on the process needed for a return to play and could rejoin the Brooklyn Nets as soon as Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies” Irving, a former Boston Celtics guard, has been suspended following a series of events that began with him promoting an anti-semitic movie. He has missed Brooklyn’s last eight games. “Kyrie is continuing his journey of dialogue and education,” National Basketball Players Association executive director Tamika Tremaglio told ESPN on Wednesday night. “He has been grappling with the full weight of the impact of his voice and actions, particularly in the Jewish community. Kyrie rejects antisemitism in any form, and he’s dedicated to bettering himself and increasing his level of understanding. He plans to continue this journey well into the future to ensure that his words and actions align with his pursuit of truth and knowledge.” Irving needed to fulfill six requirements in order for his suspension to be lifted according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania: - “Issue an apology for posting a link to the movie on Oct. 27, condemn the harmful and false content and make clear that he does not have anti-Jewish beliefs.” - “Complete the anti-hate causes that Irving, the Nets and the Anti-Defamation League agreed upon in their joint release on Nov. 2 — including a $500,000 donation toward causes and organizations that work to eradicate hate and intolerance in communities.” - “Complete sensitivity training created by the Nets.” - “Complete antisemitic/anti-hate training designed by the Nets.” - “Meet with representatives from the Anti-Defamation League, as well as Jewish community leaders in Brooklyn.” - “After completing 1 to 5, meet with owner Joe Tsai and lead franchise officials and demonstrate the lessons learned and that the gravity of the harm caused in the situation is understood, and provide assurances that this type of behavior will not be repeated.”	2022-11-17T00:51:24+00:00	masslive.com	https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2022/11/kyrie-irving-suspension-nets-star-could-be-back-sunday-report.html
SHEBOYGAN, Wis., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Horn Automotive Group announced the launch of CloudLot at ShopCloudLot.com, a 100% online car buying experience for pre-owned vehicles. CloudLot puts the customer in full control of their deal from picking the car, to scheduling delivery, and everything in between. Deals are estimated to the penny, down payments can be accepted, and signatures can be done securely online. Van Horn has been active in the online space for several years, and has always looked for new ways to make the car-buying process quicker, more transparent and pleasant for customers. CloudLot takes this process to the next level, enabling the user to find and purchase a vehicle in as little as 20 minutes, and set up delivery. "As Wisconsin's only employee-owned auto group, we will continue to provide the same personalized car buying experience that our customers have loved for more than 55 years; but now with CloudLot, we can serve a new set of car buyers that are looking for a totally digital option," stated Adam Gaedke, Vice President of Dealership Operations, Van Horn Automotive Group. "The benefit of purchasing online through CloudLot is the backing of a 19-dealership auto group, dedicated employee owners and a network of service centers. We want the customer to feel empowered to manage their own purchase, but also know we're here to support them during and after the sale." CloudLot uses Cox Automotive's state-of-the-art Esntial Commerce™ technology, which assists consumers through the online car buying process faster and more seamlessly than any other platform. AI-powered shopping features and patent-pending finance automation enables customers to see pre-qualified payments on every vehicle in inventory and shop by make, model, price, and monthly budget. With CloudLot backed by Cox Automotive Esntial Commerce, consumers have full control over when they want to purchase a vehicle, and how. CloudLot shoppers can look forward to the following benefits: - Wide selection of quality pre-owned vehicles - Transparent pricing - Automated financing and lender approval - Schedule delivery - Trusted trade-in opportunities with Kelley Blue Book® Instant Cash Offer (ICO) - Prescriptive aftermarket product and insurance offerings - Safe and secure completion and signing of deal paperwork and payments "We want people to buy cars on their terms and on their time," said Ryan Thiel, Marketing Director, Van Horn Automotive Group. "Whether in-person, online, or a little of both, we now have options to match any buyer's preference." About Van Horn Automotive Group Van Horn Automotive Group, Inc. is a family born, employee owned automotive group with headquarters in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Founded in 1966 by Joe Van Horn as a single Chevrolet dealership, Van Horn Automotive Group has grown to include 19 automotive dealerships, a finance company, a rental vehicle division, and a wholesale financial products company. The group employs over 690 people throughout Wisconsin and Iowa. For employment opportunities visit the Careers page at https://www.vhcars.com/careers/. About Esntial Commerce™ Esntial Commerce is the industry's first eCommerce solution that has come together from maximizing the breadth and depth of Cox Automotive's suite of digital solutions. It provides a fully automated and online eCommerce consumer car buying experience while delivering automation through state-of-the-art AI/machine learning capabilities that transforms the traditional deal process while delivering increased efficiency and profitability to the retailer. With Esntial Commerce, along with the digital assisted selling tools, only Cox Automotive Digital Retailing can deliver on the promise of enabling retailers to succeed with any consumer, on any deal, from anywhere. This white-label, end-to-end eCommerce solution, is customizable to the retailer's brand. About Cox Automotive Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company's more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cox Automotive	2022-06-09T14:04:11+00:00	wlox.com	https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/van-horn-automotive-group-announces-cloudlot-new-100-online-car-buying-platform/
LAKE WORTH, Fla. (AP) — Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose testimony against his own gang helped convict two high-ranking members, was assaulted by several people at a gym in Florida, officials said Wednesday. An “altercation between several individuals” brought Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies to an LA Fitness outlet in Lake Worth on Tuesday night, the sheriff’s office said in a social media post. The assault left the rapper, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, with several injuries. He was taken to a hospital, but his injuries were not considered life-threatening, officials said. A motive for the assault, including whether it was connected to his cooperation with prosecutors, was unclear. No arrests have been made, and investigators have asked anyone with information to contact them. The rapper’s attorney, Lance Lazzaro, did not respond to an email from The Associated Press. But he told other news outlets that Hernandez was attacked by three or four people in the gym’s sauna. Tekashi 6ix9ine, known for his rainbow-colored hair and “69” tattoo on his forehead, previously faced decades in prison as part of a racketeering case in which he was accused of using a violent gang as a “personal hit squad.” Instead, his sentence was reduced to about two years after his testimony against the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, earning him a label as a “snitch.”	2023-03-23T15:51:33+00:00	mytwintiers.com	https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national-news/rapper-tekashi-6ix9ine-attacked-by-multiple-people-at-florida-gym-lawyer-confirms/
MIAMI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Thomas University (STU) and President David A. Armstrong, J.D., congratulate Tamara F. Lawson, J.D., LL.M., who has been named to the Toni Rembe Endowed Deanship of the University of Washington's School of Law. Lawson completed eighteen years at the St. Thomas University College of Law, including the past four years as Dean. Under her leadership, the College of Law experienced record growth, including the largest and strongest incoming class in history last Fall, and the creation of the Benjamin L. Crump Center for Social Justice funded by a $1 million leadership grant from Truist Financial Corporation through its Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation. "St. Thomas University and the STU College of Law thank Dean Lawson for her dedication and years of service," said STU's President Armstrong. "She brings a wealth of experience to UW School of Law. We pray for her success in her new role." Lawson resigned as STU College of Law Dean on July 1st, and she will step down from the College of Law's faculty effective August 14th. Professor Emeritus John Makdisi has returned to STU and will begin serving immediately as the Interim Dean of the College of Law. He will be assisted by Associate Dean Professor Todd Clark, last year's STU Law Faculty of the Year. Dean Makdisi and Associate Dean Clark will assist the STU Board of Trustees and President Armstrong in a national search for a new Dean of the STU College of Law. It is St. Thomas University's goal, after establishing a Search Committee that will assist in hiring a Search Firm and vet the candidates, to have a permanent Dean in place no later than July 1, 2023. CONTACT: Donna Jannine djannine@stu.edu l 786.390.4688 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE St. Thomas University	2022-07-07T22:00:16+00:00	wlbt.com	https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/07/07/st-thomas-university-congratulates-tamara-lawson-new-dean-university-washington-school-law/
Edged Chicago-Aurora will offer 100 MW of capacity built to handle the dense Artificial Intelligence-driven loads that are reshaping the IT industry AURORA, Ill., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Edged Energy, a subsidiary of Endeavour devoted to net-zero data center infrastructure for global cloud companies, marked a significant milestone on May 22 with the start of construction on a state-of-the-art, high-efficiency data center in the Chicago-area city of Aurora. Located on 65 acres at the southwest corner of Bilter Road and Eola Road, the new multi-building campus is designed with waterless cooling and energy-efficient systems that enable a 1.15 Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE). The groundbreaking event was attended by Aurora city officials and showcased the collaboration between Edged Energy, real estate developer Seefried Industrial Properties and local utility provider ComEd. The new data center campus, known as Aurora Tech Park, will be constructed in three phases, with the first building scheduled for completion in June 2024. "As we break ground for the new Aurora Tech Park, we are amplifying Aurora's commitment to technology and innovation," said Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin. "Thank you to our partners at Seefried Properties, Edged Energy, and ComEd for your investment in Aurora." The Edged platform is uniquely optimized for both energy and water efficiency. Unlike traditional data centers which put significant pressure on the power grid and consume nearly 136 billion gallons of water each year in the U.S. alone, Edged Chicago-Aurora will be outfitted with ultra-efficient waterless cooling technology that can handle high density loads (up to 50 kW/rack in air-cooled configurations and greater densities with liquid cooling plug-in components) yet consumes no water. This innovative design helps ensure that the data center's operations strengthen the local grid and are carbon neutral. The campus will also offer electric vehicle charging onsite. "Edged is proud to work with our partners in the Aurora community to bring a new era of sustainable infrastructure and world-class connectivity to the region" said Frank Scandariato, Director of Platform Delivery at Edged Energy. "With the groundbreaking of Edged Chicago-Aurora, we can help the fast-growing digital economy meet increasing demand while also addressing climate change head-on." Edged Chicago-Aurora will join a growing network of more than a dozen Edged data centers in construction worldwide this year. These new centers are part of the company's ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability and world-class performance. About Edged Energy Edged Energy is a vertically integrated global platform of on-demand data centers. Its operations are carbon and water neutral. Edged Energy is an Endeavour company. For more information, visit www.edgedenergy.com About Endeavour Endeavour is an innovation platform purpose-built to support the reliable, rapid growth and sustainable operations of global cloud and logistics companies. It develops and scales distributed energy, water and IT infrastructure with cloud companies. For more information, visit www.endeavourii.com About Seefried Industrial Properties Founded in 1984 by Ferdinand Seefried, Seefried Industrial Properties is a privately held real estate firm that focuses on the development, leasing and management of industrial properties across the United States. The firm primarily focuses on development in core industrial markets and build-to-suits with tenants in core and second-tier markets. Seefried leases and manages approximately 25 million square feet for its institutional and European clients and has developed over 200 million square feet of space valued in excess of $18 billion across 100+ markets. Based in Atlanta, the firm has regional offices in Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and Phoenix. For more information, please visit www.seefriedproperties.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Endeavour Energy, LLC	2023-06-09T02:00:12+00:00	live5news.com	https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2023/06/09/edged-energy-breaks-ground-new-ultra-efficient-waterless-data-center-campus-aurora/
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Sussex County reported from May 8 to May 15. There were 34 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,551-square-foot home on Carriage Lane in Newtonthat sold for $352,000. Augusta 4 Dejager Drive, Augusta, $346,900.	2023-05-15T12:02:41+00:00	nj.com	https://www.nj.com/realestate-news/2023/05/see-all-homes-sold-in-sussex-county-may-8-to-may-15.html
ANDERSON, Ind. — A week after an Anderson nonprofit was broken into, someone shot out a window. Around 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, workers were inside Mitz'y Thrift Shop when someone shot a windows out of the Eighth Street side of the building. The store posted about the incident and asked that anyone who might know something about it to call the Anderson Police Department. Anderson Glass and Mirror came later to remove the shattered window and board it up until a replacement window can be installed. Mitz'y Thrift Shop believes someone used a slingshot to shatter the window. It was just a week earlier that Mitz'y Thrift Shop was hit by a thief. The nonprofit helps provide people with pet supplies who otherwise might not be able to afford it. The theft was caught on surveillance video. "We're helping a lot of low-income families take care of their pets," said Susan Blake, executive director of Mitz'y Thrift Shop. "That's who that person stole from." Blake said the thief broke a window on the door and unlocked it from the outside. The culprit is still out there, unidentified. "The Anderson Police Department came immediately. They went through the building just to make sure nobody was here," Blake said. "They took pictures, they looked into brushing for fingerprints, took the report, but basically said that there's so many robberies and thefts being investigated that it probably was not going to go anywhere." The suspect took the entire cash register and about $200 that was inside, but on the same day as the theft, another business across town in Anderson donated pet food, pet beds, toys and blankets, as well as more than $500 they had been collecting all month. You can check out the nonprofit and make a donation at their Facebook page.	2023-01-05T23:01:26+00:00	wthr.com	https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/anderson-nonprofit-has-window-shot-out-within-a-week-of-theft-mitzy-thrift-shop-indiana-theft-donation/531-3d1adb9c-bddf-4375-82a7-f177c779a855
Twitter imposes ‘temporary’ daily limits on reading tweets SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of people logged complaints about problems accessing Twitter on Saturday after owner Elon Musk limited most users to viewing 600 tweets a day — restrictions he described as an attempt to prevent unauthorized scraping of potentially valuable data from the site. The crackdown began to have ripple effects early Saturday, causing more than 7,500 people at one point to report problems using the social media service, based on complaints registered on Downdetector, a website that tracks online outages. Although that’s a relatively small number of Twitter’s more than 200 million worldwide users, the trouble was widespread enough to cause the #TwitterDown hashtag to trend in some parts of the world. The service disruptions cropped up a day after Twitter began requiring people to log on to the service in order to view tweets and profiles — a change in its longtime practice to allow all comers to peruse the chatter on what Musk has frequently touted as the world’s digital town square since buying it for $44 billion last year. In a Friday tweet, Musk described the new restrictions as a temporary measure that was taken because “we were getting data pillaged so much that it was degrading service for normal users!” Musk elaborated on the measures in a Saturday tweet that announced unverified accounts will temporarily be limited to reading 600 posts per day while verified accounts will be able to scroll through up to 6,000 posts per day. The restrictions could result in users being locked out of Twitter for the day after scrolling through several hundred tweets. The higher threshold allowed on verified accounts is part of an $8 per month subscription service that Musk rolled out earlier this year in an effort to boost Twitter revenue that has fallen sharply since he took over the company and laid off roughly three-fourths of the workforce to cuts costs and stave off bankruptcy. Advertisers have since curbed their spending on Twitter, partly because of changes that have allowed more sometimes hateful and prickly content that offends a wider part of the service’s audience. Musk recently hired longtime NBC Universal executive Linda Yaccarino to become Twitter’s CEO in an effort to win back advertisers. An Associated Press inquiry about Saturday’s access problems triggered a crude automated reply that Twitter sends to most press inquiries without addressing the question. Copyright 2023 Associated Press. All rights reserved.	2023-07-01T20:03:18+00:00	kswo.com	https://www.kswo.com/2023/07/01/twitter-imposes-temporary-daily-limits-reading-tweets/
UPD at 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2023: Heavy ice, snow and slush are impacting much of southeast and south-central Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon as the winter storm gains momentum from a slow start early in the morning. This is creating hazardous conditions including slick roadways and poor visibility across the afflicted area. As per TMJ4’s Brian Niznansky, the wintry mix of snow and ice is falling from Milwaukee to the north, though many of the lakeshore areas will only see rain, which will help reduce the impact of ice in those regions. This wintry mix is expected to scatter overnight, but it’ll last into Thursday morning to impact morning commuters as well. Niznansky projects between 0.25 and half an inch of freezing rain along with 3-to-6 inches of snow in the Milwaukee area and 6-inches to one foot of snow north of the city’s metro area. MILWAUKEE — Much of Wisconsin is bracing for a winter storm event that could bring high-speed winds, heavy snowfall and thick ice across the south and central regions of the state from Wednesday morning through Noon on Thursday. For updated school closings: https://www.tmj4.com/weather/school-closings-delays The National Weather Service has upgraded its advisory to a Winter Storm Warning for much of the state — though the expectations are different for each region. Heavy snowfall is expected to more more heavily concentrated in the middle of the state, but as we move further south, the likelihood of hail and ice are more prevalent. Weather authorities say Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties may experience snowfall between 6 and 10 inches with 40+ MPH winds in play. The same is anticipated for Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington and Ozaukee counties. RELATED: 10+ inches of snow recorded in Milwaukee County after all-day snow event Thursday Moving further south, the following areas will brace for a less harsh snowfall and an increased likelihood of icy conditions: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Iowa, Dane and Jefferson counties. NWS officials forecast 2-to-4 inches of snow and sleet with accumulating ice up to a quarter of an inch. Across the southeast and south-central section of the state — particularly in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties — NWS officials are bracing for “significant icing” with as much as one half of an inch of ice accumulating across the region. Weather authorities are also bracing the community for the potential of power outages, tree damage and hazardous travel. In fact, the ice accumulation could grow so significant that travel would become nearly impossible. For the safety of yourself and others, make a backup plan in case of a storm-related emergency including a safety go-bag or alternate travel/work plans for the duration of this storm. This is a breaking news story. An update and/or follow-up may be issued if further details are revealed. TOP HEADLINES FROM THE WTMJ NEWS STAFF: - Milwaukee has five of Wisconsin’s deadliest roads, study shows - Arson suspect attacks deputy at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine - Milwaukee Bucks sign FA center Meyers Leonard to first NBA deal since 2021 - Attorney in Green Bay dismemberment case wants out after courtroom assault - Packers running back Aaron Jones takes $5 million pay cut to stay in Green Bay READ: 2023 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: Get to know your candidates with exclusive interviews on WTMJ	2023-02-22T23:56:26+00:00	wtmj.com	https://wtmj.com/weather/2023/02/21/winter-storm-warning-wisconsin-snow-slush-ice-winds-commuters/
Oklahoma became the 7th state to enact universal school choice on Thursday. Gov. Kevin Stitt signed private and homeschool tax credits that would make school choice universally available to all families. "School choice shouldn't be just for the rich or those who can afford it," Stitt said. Now it's available for every single family in the state of Oklahoma." STATES PASS UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE AMID PARENTAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT: 'TEACHERS UNIONS AWAKENED SLEEPING GIANT' American Federation For Children Senior Fellow Corey DeAngelis told Fox News Digital that Gov. Stitt is an "education freedom fighter." "The government school monopoly dominoes are falling one red state at a time. A school choice revolution has ignited and there's no stopping it. Oklahoma is now the seventh state in just two years to go all-in on education freedom by passing universal school choice. All Oklahoma families will now have education freedom and there's nothing the power-hungry teachers unions can do about it," DeAngelis said. Oklahoma is the latest of the Republican-led states to pass school choice legislation. Red-state governors across the country have passed universal school choice legislation, igniting what experts call a "revolution." UTAH GOVERNOR SIGNS MAJOR EDUCATION FUNDING BILL, BECOMING THIRD STATE TO ENSHRINE SCHOOL CHOICE INTO LAW Last year, Arizona became the first state in the nation to pass education scholarship accounts, expanding the program to all 1.1 million K-12 students in the state. Other red states have now followed suit in pushing school choice legislation. Relations between teachers unions and parents have soured in recent years, particularly in response to academic slowdowns across the U.S. in the wake of COVID-19-related school closures. Widespread calls for school choice and parental rights have emerged after states implemented lockdown measures during the coronavirus pandemic. School choice became a salient issue after the COVID-19-induced lockdowns sparked a conversation on the scope of the government’s authority and the type of content that should be taught to children from public school curricula. IOWA GOV KIM REYNOLDS SIGNS HISTORIC SCHOOL CHOICE BILL: 'WE WILL FUND STUDENTS NOT SYSTEMS' Republican governors made significant inroads in pushing universal school choice legislation, which did not exist anywhere in the country a year ago. As of now, five states passed universal school choice this year. School choice, or providing all families with alternatives to the public schools they’re zoned for, can be expanded through multiple avenues at the state level, including school voucher programs, tax-credit scholarship programs, individual tuition tax credit programs and deductions and education savings accounts. Charter schools, magnet schools and homeschooling are also forms of school choice programs.	2023-05-26T19:45:53+00:00	foxbangor.com	https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/oklahoma-enacts-universal-school-choice-it-shouldnt-be-just-for-the-rich-or-those-who/article_2696da49-375e-58fb-8d76-aeb7af33e7cb.html
TX Corpus Christi TX Zone Forecast for Thursday, March 9, 2023 _____ Advertisement Article continues below this ad 837 FPUS54 KCRP 100906 ZFPCRP Zone Forecast Product for South Texas Advertisement Article continues below this ad National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 TXZ343-102245- Coastal Nueces- Advertisement Article continues below this ad Including the cities of Corpus Christi and Flour Bluff 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... .TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the Advertisement Article continues below this ad upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. .TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. 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Highs in the lower 80s. $$ TXZ442-102245- Kleberg Islands- Advertisement Article continues below this ad 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph, Advertisement Article continues below this ad diminishing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs around 80. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in the afternoon. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad $$ TXZ344-102245- Coastal San Patricio- Including the cities of Portland and Ingleside Advertisement Article continues below this ad 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. .TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming Advertisement Article continues below this ad mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ Advertisement Article continues below this ad TXZ244-102245- Inland San Patricio- Including the cities of Sinton, Mathis, Taft, and Odem 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, increasing to east 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph Advertisement Article continues below this ad in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 70. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad $$ TXZ245-102245- Coastal Aransas- Including the cities of Rockport and Fulton Advertisement Article continues below this ad 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Much cooler with highs around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad $$ TXZ345-102245- Aransas Islands- 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming Advertisement Article continues below this ad mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 60. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the Advertisement Article continues below this ad lower 60s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ346-102245- Coastal Refugio- Advertisement Article continues below this ad Including the cities of Bayside and Austwell 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, Advertisement Article continues below this ad increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad $$ TXZ246-102245- Inland Refugio- Including the cities of Refugio and Woodsboro Advertisement Article continues below this ad 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to north Advertisement Article continues below this ad in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ Advertisement Article continues below this ad TXZ247-102245- Inland Calhoun- Including the city of Long Mott 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog this morning. A slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to north Advertisement Article continues below this ad in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad $$ TXZ347-102245- Coastal Calhoun- Including the cities of Seadrift, Port Lavaca, and Port O Connor Advertisement Article continues below this ad 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming Advertisement Article continues below this ad mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ447-102245- Calhoun Islands- Advertisement Article continues below this ad 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the upper 60s. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 60. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ Advertisement Article continues below this ad TXZ233-102245- Goliad- Including the city of Goliad 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog this morning. A slight chance of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 10 mph, increasing to north in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 70. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. $$ Advertisement Article continues below this ad TXZ232-102245- Bee- Including the cities of Beeville, Skidmore, Pettus, and Pawnee 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with Advertisement Article continues below this ad gusts up to 25 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain Advertisement Article continues below this ad 30 percent. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming Advertisement Article continues below this ad partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. $$ TXZ241-102245- Jim Wells- Advertisement Article continues below this ad Including the cities of Alice, Orange Grove, and Premont 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... .TODAY...Areas of fog this morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the Advertisement Article continues below this ad mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with Advertisement Article continues below this ad gusts up to 25 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to north in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. $$ TXZ231-102245- Live Oak- Advertisement Article continues below this ad Including the cities of George West and Three Rivers 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Areas of fog this morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast Advertisement Article continues below this ad winds 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in Advertisement Article continues below this ad the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming sunny. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad $$ TXZ240-102245- Duval- Including the cities of Freer, Benavides, and San Diego Advertisement Article continues below this ad 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around 10 mph, increasing to north in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer with highs in the lower 80s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. $$ TXZ229-102245- La Salle- Advertisement Article continues below this ad Including the cities of Cotulla and Encinal 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Warmer with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the upper 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer with highs in the lower 80s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 60s. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly Advertisement Article continues below this ad cloudy. Highs around 90. $$ TXZ230-102245- McMullen- Advertisement Article continues below this ad Including the cities of Calliham, Cross, Loma Alta, and Tilden 306 AM CST Fri Mar 10 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds Advertisement Article continues below this ad 5 to 10 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Warmer Advertisement Article continues below this ad with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, Advertisement Article continues below this ad increasing to north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s. .MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Much Advertisement Article continues below this ad cooler with highs in the lower 70s. .MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. .TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Advertisement Article continues below this ad .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. 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ATLANTA (AP) — Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution announced Thursday they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant as part of Hyundai’s new electric vehicle assembly plant in southeast Georgia. The companies will split the investment, starting production as soon as late 2025. Hyundai Motor Co. CEO Jaehoon Chang said in a statement that the battery plant would “create a strong foundation to lead the global EV transition,” explaining the company wants to speed up efforts to produce electrified Hyundai and Kia vehicles in North America. “Hyundai Motor Group is focusing on its electrification efforts to secure a leadership position in the global auto industry,” Chang said. The South Korean automaker said in 2022 it would invest $5.5 billion to assemble electric vehicles and batteries in Ellabell, just west of Savannah. The site is supposed to have 8,100 employees and is slated to begin producing vehicles in 2025. Garrison Douglas, a spokesperson for Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, said the 3,000-job battery plant would be part of the 8,100 overall jobs and the $4.3 billion investment would be part of the previously announced $5.5 billion total. The Hyundai/LG plant is supposed to be able to supply batteries for 300,000 electric vehicles per year, which is the initial projected production of the adjoining vehicle assembly plant. Hyundai has said the Georgia plant could later expand to build 500,000 vehicles annually. “This is exactly what we envisioned when Georgia landed the Hyundai Metaplant in May of last year, and this project is the latest milestone in Georgia’s path to becoming the EV capital of the nation,” Kemp said in a statement. In addition to the assembly and battery plants, auto parts suppliers have pledged to invest more than $2 billion and hire 4,800 people in the region around the Hyundai site. The announcements are part of an electric vehicle and battery land rush across the United States. Under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, EVs must be assembled in North America, and a certain percentage of their battery parts and minerals must come from North America or a U.S. free trade partner to qualify for a full $7,500 EV tax credit. Currently, no Hyundai or Kia vehicles are eligible for the tax credit. “The IRA’s manufacturing incentives continue to bring jobs and investment to Georgia,” Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia said in a statement. “My goal remains to make Georgia the world leader in advanced energy production. LG said this would be its seventh battery plant in operation or under construction in the U.S., saying it was concentrating efforts to expand production in the country, in one example of how federal incentives are luring manufacturers. This is the second huge electric battery plant that Hyundai is partnering to build in Georgia. Hyundai and SK On, a unit of South Korea’s SK Group, announced in December they would jointly invest $4 billion to $5 billion to build a new plant northwest of Atlanta that would supply electric batteries for Hyundai and Kia electric vehicles assembled in the U.S. That plant, in Cartersville, is planned to begin production in 2025 and employ a projected 3,500 people. Hyundai will need batteries for more than just vehicles made in Ellabell. The company is already assembling electric vehicles at its plant in Montgomery, Alabama, and announced in April it would start assembling its electric Kia EV9 large SUV at the Kia plant in West Point, Georgia. Partnering with LG and SK also will diversify Hyundai’s supplier base, giving the automaker more than one battery manufacturer from which to buy. Because the battery plant is part of the overall Hyundai complex, Douglas said no additional incentives would be offered. The state of Georgia and local governments already have pledged $1.8 billion in tax breaks and other incentives. It’s the largest subsidy package a U.S. state has ever promised an automotive plant, according to Greg LeRoy, executive director Good Jobs First, a group skeptical of subsidies to private companies.	2023-05-26T14:45:48+00:00	ksn.com	https://www.ksn.com/news/tech/ap-technology/ap-hyundai-and-lg-announce-4-3-billion-plant-in-georgia-to-build-batteries-for-electric-vehicles/
NEW YORK (AP) — Hours after the Baltimore Orioles called up Colton Cowser, manager Brandon Hyde said he was hoping the touted prospect could give his scuffling team a spark. That’s exactly what he did. Cowser hit an RBI single in his major league debut and scored the go-ahead run when fellow rookie Jordan Westburg followed with a two-run triple, sending Dean Kremer and the Orioles past the New York Yankees 6-3 on Wednesday night. “What a nice debut. Huge hit for us, first walk,” Hyde said. “He played a really good game.” Ryan O’Hearn lined a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and All-Star relievers Yennier Cano and Félix Bautista combined to get the final six outs as the second-place Orioles won for only the second time in eight games. “It was awesome. A cool ballpark, kind of soaked it in and once I did that, I took a moment and then was like, `All right, let’s go,’” said Cowser, whose parents were in the stands. “Honestly, I was more nervous the wait before the game. Once I got through my daily schedule, I was like, same game, just go out and play.” Josh Donaldson and Anthony Volpe homered for the Yankees, who had won the first two games of this four-game series between AL East playoff contenders. Kyle Higashioka had an RBI single. Kremer (9-4) struck out a career-high 10 in seven innings of four-hit ball. “That’s probably as good as I’ve seen him. He had a little presence with everything,” New York manager Aaron Boone said. Brought up from the minors to make a spot start necessitated by last Friday’s rainout in St. Louis, rookie Randy Vásquez gave the Yankees five excellent innings and was removed with a 2-0 lead after 75 pitches. Cedric Mullins doubled with one out in the sixth against left-hander Nick Ramirez (0-1) and went to third on Aaron Hicks’ sharp single that was stopped by a diving Donaldson behind third base. Cowser, just summoned from Triple-A Norfolk, singled to right field for his first career hit, chasing Ramirez. Westburg, another top prospect who was brought up from the minors late last month, tripled on Michael King’s first pitch past a diving Jake Bauers in left field to put Baltimore in front 3-2. “We both kind of knew there might be an opportunity at some point this year for us to both be together here,” Westburg said. “It’s just awesome. Where we’re at as a team, all we’re trying to do is fill roles where we’re asked to and help this club win.” Bauers said he lost the ball in the lights as he went into his dive. “Got a good jump on it, took a good route to it. Right when I went to dive, it got stuck in the lights and I was kind of flying blind at the end there trying to knock it down, do anything I could,” Bauers said. “Unfortunately, it got by me and I feel like it would have been a different game had I come up with it.” With the infield in, Westburg then scored ahead of Volpe’s throw to the plate on Adam Frazier’s RBI grounder to shortstop. New York began the day with the best bullpen ERA in the majors. Volpe’s solo homer off Cano made it 4-3 in the eighth, but Bautista got four outs to preserve Kremer’s gem with his 23rd save. “I think I had everything kind of working,” Kremer said. SHORT STAY After the game, Vásquez was optioned back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. TRAINER’S ROOM Orioles: All-Star LF Austin Hays (bruised hip) sat out a third consecutive game. Hyde said Hays is getting better every day and might be available off the bench before hopefully returning to the lineup in a day or two. Yankees: CF Harrison Bader was given a planned night off after getting hit on the left wrist by a pitch Tuesday. … OF Billy McKinney was out of the starting lineup again after fouling a ball off his toe recently. But he reached on an infield single as a pinch-hitter in the eighth and remained in the game in left field. Boone said McKinney would hopefully return to the starting lineup Thursday night. … DH/OF Willie Calhoun (left quadriceps strain) has started to swing the bat a little bit but there’s no timeline for his return and it won’t be until after the All-Star break. UP NEXT Orioles RHP Kyle Bradish (4-4, 3.58 ERA) faces RHP Luis Severino (1-3, 6.30) in the finale of the four-game series Thursday night. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports	2023-07-07T01:55:56+00:00	localsyr.com	https://www.localsyr.com/sports-news/ap-cowser-a-hit-in-his-mlb-debut-as-kremer-pitches-the-scuffling-orioles-past-the-yankees-6-3/
PANAMA CITY, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. ("Bladex" or the "Bank"), announced today its Board of Directors' approval of a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.25 per share corresponding to the second quarter of 2022. The cash dividend is payable August 30, 2022 to the Bank's stockholders as of August 15, 2022 record date. As of June 30, 2022, Bladex had 36,330,555.73 shares outstanding of all classes. Bladex, a multinational bank originally established by the central banks of Latin-American and Caribbean countries, began operations in 1979 to promote foreign trade and economic integration in the Region. The Bank, headquartered in Panama, also has offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the United States of America, and a Representative License in Peru, supporting the regional expansion and servicing of its customer base, which includes financial institutions and corporations. Bladex is listed on the NYSE in the United States of America (NYSE: BLX), since 1992, and its shareholders include: central banks and state-owned banks and entities representing 23 Latin American countries, commercial banks and financial institutions, and institutional and retail investors through its public listing. For further information on Bladex, please access its website at www.bladex.com or contact: Carlos Daniel Raad – Chief Investor Relations Officer E-mail address: ir@bladex.com. Tel.: (+507) 210-8563 Head Office Address: Torre V, Business Park, Ave. La Rotonda, Urb. Costa del Este, Panama, Republic of Panama View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex)	2022-08-03T22:23:03+00:00	uppermichiganssource.com	https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/08/03/bladex-announces-quarterly-dividend-payment-second-quarter-2022/
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One star in, one star out for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. The Steelers activated outside linebacker T.J. Watt off injured reserve on Saturday, clearing the way for him to return for Sunday’s visit from New Orleans. Watt, the 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, hasn’t played since tearing his left pectoral in a Week 1 win over Cincinnati. He underwent minor knee surgery during his stay on IR but returned to practice two weeks ago. On Friday, he said he’s ready to play. The Steelers (2-6), struggled without Watt, dropping six of seven without the three-time All-Pro and generating just eight sacks. Pittsburgh had seven sacks against the Bengals with Watt in the lineup. Pittsburgh ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for the game against the Saints (3-6) with an appendix issue. Damontae Kazee, who was activated off injured reserve on Wednesday, could fill in for Fitzpatrick. The Steelers also placed recently acquired cornerback William Jackson on injured reserve with a back injury. Jackson had back problems with Washington before being traded to Pittsburgh just before the Nov. 2 deadline. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL	2022-11-12T21:18:42+00:00	wdtn.com	https://www.wdtn.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-steelers-activate-lb-t-j-watt-off-ir-s-fitzpatrick-out/
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Avesta Housing is preparing to open a new apartment complex intended for asylum seekers. The facility, on Westbrook Street in South Portland, will include 52 units, and the nonprofit housing developer hopes families can begin moving into their new homes in November. "I think we're all just excited to be a small piece of the solution," Amanda Gilliam, Avesta Housing director of property management, said. This comes as hundreds of asylum seekers have arrived in Maine in the last two years. Many families have been housed at local hotels after arrival. "These households really just have no option because many of them can't work yet and are perhaps in the most-dire situation," Gilliam said. Gilliam added that Avesta has partnered with MaineHousing, the governor's office, local municipalities, and nonprofits to help finance and facilitate the project. The new facility, West End II, is next to another Avesta-run property. It will include a mix of housing units from efficiency up to three-bedroom units. "We can really house a huge variety of households, whether those are large households, up to seven people, or just individuals," Gilliam said. According to Gilliam, Avesta Housing opened the application portal for West End II for one week in September. Gilliam said during that time, 1,000 households applied. "Housing is the bedrock for any stability for a family," Mufalo Chitam, executive director of the Maine Immigrants Right Coalition, said. Chitam works every day with those seeking asylum in Maine. She said it's a step in the right direction to see housing projects move forward, but there's still much to be done to support the more than 1,000 asylum seekers in Maine. "It's going to make a difference. But it's just a dent into the situation," Chitam said. "Every three months, we need to be having conversations like this come up." Avesta Housing is hoping to secure another housing project soon too. According to Gilliam, Avesta is currently in negotiations to purchase an apartment building under construction in Portland's East Deering neighborhood which could house up to 48 asylum-seeking families.	2022-10-18T01:33:24+00:00	newscentermaine.com	https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/south-portland/avesta-housing-preparing-to-open-residential-complex-for-asylum-seekers-community/97-d92016d6-ec35-4175-a448-f80bcc73756e
$940M Mega Millions among latest massive jackpots DES MOINES, Iowa - Call it the Golden Age of lottery jackpots. Or to put it another way, what’s up with all the massive lottery prizes? The latest haul up for grabs is a $940 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a drawing set for Friday night. The prize ranks as the sixth largest in U.S. history. That comes less than two months after a player in California won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot. Players also won lottery prizes topping $1 billion earlier in 2022 and in 2021. RELATED: Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $940 million after no winner "It’s thrilling to see the Mega Millions jackpot grow throughout the holidays, and now, into the New Year," said Pat McDonald, the director of the Ohio Lottery who also leads the state lotteries overseeing the Mega Millions game. But while it may seem the lottery gods are showering players with repeated chances at hard-to-fathom riches, the credit for the big prizes is actually due to math -- and more difficult odds. In the fall of 2017, lottery officials approved changes to Mega Millions that significantly lengthened the odds from one in 258.9 million to one in 302.6 million. They made similar changes to Powerball in October 2015, worsening the odds from one in 175.2 million to one in 292.2 million. The idea was that by making jackpots less common, ticket revenue could build up week after week, creating giant prizes that would attract attention and pull in more players who had grown blasé about $100 million or $200 million top prizes. RELATED: $785M Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday night is 6th largest in US history In August 2021, Powerball also added a third weekly drawing, which enabled the jackpot to roll over and grow even more quickly as people had more chances to play, and lose. Mega Millions has stuck with the two weekly drawings. Thanks to those moves, nine of the top 10 largest lottery prizes have been won since 2017. Of course, those uber-rich winners aren’t quite as wealthy as it would seem. That’s because the advertised jackpots are for winners who agree to take their money over 29 years in an annuity. Winners almost always choose the cash option, which for Friday’s drawing would be $483.5 million. One-third or more of those winnings would go toward federal and in some places, state, taxes. Still, it’s a lot of money, and lottery players at the Riverside Red X, a large grocery and liquor store in Riverside, Mo., said it would change their lives forever. Karol Palmer, of Parkville, said she would "pay off everything" and take care of her three children and seven grandchildren if she won the Mega Millions prize. The 80-year-old said she also would buy a house at a lake. "I might not be able to use (the lake house) for very long, given my age," she said. "But who knows, I might live to be 100. You have to dream a little." Alvin Brockington, of Kansas City, Kansas, said his priorities would be paying his bills, helping everyone in his family, buying a house for his mother and traveling. He said he has a sister in California whom he hasn’t seen for 30 years so he would take the entire family to see her, or fly her and other relatives to visit him. "Then I would get down on my knees and ask God to lead me to the people who really need help," he said. "They say money is the root of all evil but it is really the person who has the money, what kind of person they are and what they do with it." Brockington, a retired railroad worker, said he also plays other lottery games. Noting that the Powerball jackpot was also up to hundreds of millions, he laughed and said, "I’d take that. I’d take $1 million dollars from any game. I’m not greedy. Even that would help a lot." Robert Bowring, 70, of Kansas City, said after sharing the prize with his family, he would find a good organization that would assist people who need help. Bowring said "everything is about sharing. If you have that much money, you have to spread it around." Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Stafford reported from Riverside, Missouri.	2023-01-05T23:33:59+00:00	fox29.com	https://www.fox29.com/news/mega-millions-prize-940m-lottery
- - Sentry extends as title sponsor of Tournament of Champions through 2035 Wisconsin-based insurance company continues strong support of Maui community - August 23, 2022 By Staff , PGATOUR.COM - August 23, 2022 - The top 30 players who qualify for the TOUR Championship earn exemptions beginning in 2023. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR) The PGA TOUR and Sentry Insurance, which has served as title sponsor of the Sentry Tournament of Champions since 2018, announced today a sponsorship extension through 2035. The new term further extends a 10-year partnership, announced in January of 2020. Kicking off the 2023 portion of the season, the Sentry Tournament of Champions held at The Plantation Course at Kapalua (January 2-8) will feature a purse of $15 million, up from $8.2 million in 2022. The event will lead off 2024 when the TOUR transitions to a calendar-year season. “Today’s announcement of support through 2035 further solidifies the tremendous efforts Sentry Insurance has made in enhancing this event since 2018,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “Kicking off the PGA TOUR season at the Sentry Tournament of Champions starting in 2024 will further elevate the event as the world of golf will be squarely focused on Maui that week. Our thanks to Pete McPartland and his team at Sentry for their partnership, loyalty and trust in the PGA TOUR.” The Sentry Tournament of Champions field includes all winners of official PGA TOUR events in the preceding calendar year, and beginning in 2023, will also include the top 30 players from the FedExCup Playoffs Points List who qualify for the TOUR Championship in recognition of the outstanding performance required throughout the FedExCup Season to advance to East Lake. The Sentry Tournament of Champions joins a select list of events that the top 30 players who qualify for the TOUR Championship earn exemptions into including the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, Genesis Scottish Open and Open Championship. Scott Stallings, Cameron Young, Collin Morikawa, Corey Conners, Brian Harman, Sahith Theegala, Adam Scott and Aaron Wise will be exempt for the 2023 tournament as a result of the new criteria. The original agreement in 2018 represented the first major sports sponsorship for Sentry, one of the largest business-focused mutual insurance companies in the United States. The company has been involved with golf since 1982 when it built SentryWorld – Wisconsin’s first destination golf facility at its headquarters in Stevens Point – which played host to the 2019 U.S. Girls Junior and will be the site for the U.S. Senior Open in 2023. “One of the smartest decisions we’ve ever made was to align ourselves with the PGA TOUR,” said Pete McPartland, Sentry’s Chairman of the Board, President and CEO. “It’s been a great relationship—one that has helped us connect with our customers and other business decision makers who watch and play the game. We have established something very special with the Sentry Tournament of Champions, and we’re excited about what the future holds for both the PGA TOUR and our event. We’ll continue to work with the TOUR on elevating our championship in ways that will benefit the game and the island of Maui, which we consider our second home.” Since becoming title sponsor, Sentry has fully engaged the Maui community and has extended its community outreach well beyond tournament week. This includes creating a scholarship program for graduates of Maui Public Schools, providing support to the Maui United Way for COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts and to help address childhood hunger in Maui County, and spearheading an initiative that connects similar organizations on Maui and in Stevens Point in the areas of community service, arts, education and agriculture to exchange ideas and best practices for the benefit of both communities. “We have tremendous support from the community, fans and The Plantation Course coupled with an incredible title sponsor that strives to help this event grow every year,” said Sentry Tournament of Champions Executive Director Max Novena. “We appreciate the great partnership with Sentry and are confident the best is yet to come. We’re excited to serve as the PGA TOUR’s opening week event in 2024 when the new calendar year schedule debuts.” “We believe it’s important to have purpose in what we do, and we’ve made it a priority to spend significant time on island building relationships with community leaders and organizations,” said Stephanie Smith, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for Sentry. “Together, with the PGA TOUR, we’ve built great momentum these past five years and, together, we’re committed to making a positive, long-term and year-round impact on the Maui community.” The Sentry Tournament of Champions has a rich history of champions, from World Golf Hall of Fame members to modern-day stars as represented by just the past four winners: defending champion Cameron Smith, Harris English (2021), two-time champion Justin Thomas (2020, 2017) and Xander Schauffele (2019). - - Don’t miss anything from the PGA TOUR & its partners Connect to get special offers and updates Please enter a valid email address.	2022-08-26T07:46:34+00:00	pgatour.com	https://www.pgatour.com/company/2022/08/23/sentry-extends-title-sponsor-tournament-of-champions-through-2035.html
The number of patients seeking abortions in the U.S. rose in 2020, reversing some 30 years of decline in the number of abortions. That finding, in a report released by the Guttmacher Institute on Wednesday, comes as the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn decades of precedent guaranteeing abortion rights. The number of abortions recorded by Guttmacher's Abortion Provider Census rose to 930,160 in 2020, an 8% increase compared with 2017, the last time the data was collected. "The long-term decline in abortion is over, and the number of abortions in the United States is actually increasing," said Rachel K. Jones, a research scientist who co-authored an analysis of the data for Guttmacher, a research group that supports abortion rights. The report lists several potential factors that may have contributed to the increase, including increased abortion access in some states through Medicaid expansion or the growth of abortion funds that help low-income people cover the costs of obtaining an abortion. The report also notes that the Trump administration's overhaul of the federal Title X family planning program in 2019 prompted some health centers to withdraw, which resulted in fewer patients receiving contraception through the program. The increase in abortions took place nationwide, with the largest uptick in the West and Midwest. But at the state level, the numbers varied widely depending on local circumstances. For example, as a growing number of abortion restrictions in Missouri prompted more patients to cross state borders for care, neighboring Illinois — a state with far fewer such laws — saw a 25% increase in abortions between 2017 and 2020. If the Supreme Court overturns the existing abortion-rights precedent, Jones predicts a decline in the abortion rate, as some patients in states with restrictive laws will be unable to travel to obtain an abortion. "The need for abortion is growing at a time when the Supreme Court is getting ready to strike down Roe v. Wade," Jones said. From 2017 to 2020, the birth rate fell 6%. Jones said that this indicates that fewer people were getting pregnant overall and that of those who did, more were seeking to end their pregnancies through abortion. Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	2022-06-15T11:05:22+00:00	delawarepublic.org	https://www.delawarepublic.org/npr-headlines/npr-headlines/2022-06-15/with-roe-on-the-precipice-americans-are-having-more-abortions
ISTANBUL, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX, the second-largest crypto platform by trading volume and a leading Web3 technology company, today announced that it plans to open an office in Türkiye in the coming months. The announcement was made prior to the Blockchain Economy Istanbul Summit 2023, of which OKX is a Title Sponsor and Premium Partner. During the Summit, OKX President Hong Fang, Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau and Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique will deliver keynotes and panels discussing Türkiye's importance for OKX's global expansion - and their belief in the country's potential for Web3 and blockchain innovation. OKX President Hong Fang said: "Opening an office in Türkiye will be a crucial step for OKX as we move from a trust-based system to one that is trustless and empowers users to take control of their financial future. Türkiye is an important market for us, and we're excited to build strong relationships with our users and contribute to the development of its crypto ecosystem." OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau said: "Türkiye is a growing center of innovation and blockchain expertise, with a user base that has a strong appetite for crypto. We believe that establishing a physical presence in Türkiye will help us better understand the needs of our Turkish users and contribute to the growth of its crypto community." About OKX OKX is a world-leading technology company building the future of Web3. Known as the fastest and most reliable crypto trading platform for investors and professional traders everywhere, OKX's crypto exchange is the second largest globally by trading volume. OKX's leading self-custody solutions include the Web3-compatible OKX Wallet, which allows users greater control of their assets while expanding access to DEXs, NFT marketplaces, DeFi, GameFi and thousands of dApps. OKX partners with a number of the world's top brands and athletes, including: English Premier League champions Manchester City F.C., McLaren Formula 1, The Tribeca Festival, golfer Ian Poulter, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo. OKX is committed to transparency and security and publishes its Proof of Reserves on a monthly basis. To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: okx.com Disclaimer THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE ANY INVESTMENT, TAX, OR LEGAL ADVICE, NOR SHOULD IT BE CONSIDERED AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, SELL, OR HOLD DIGITAL ASSETS. DIGITAL ASSETS, INCLUDING STABLECOINS, INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK, CAN FLUCTUATE GREATLY, AND CAN EVEN BECOME WORTHLESS. OKX IS NOT REGULATED BY THE FCA, THUS, PROTECTIONS SUCH AS THE FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE OR FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHETHER YOU UNDERSTAND HOW CRYPTO WORKS AND WHETHER TRADING OR HOLDING DIGITAL ASSETS IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. THE VALUE OF YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS, INCLUDING STABLECOINS, CAN INCREASE OR DECREASE AND PROFITS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT INDICATE FUTURE RESULTS. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LEGAL/TAX/INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE OKX	2023-05-08T12:03:41+00:00	ksla.com	https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2023/05/08/okx-expand-global-presence-with-trkiye-office/
Updated October 6, 2022 at 5:54 PM ET Some Democrats in Congress are furious about OPEC+'s decision to cut production by 2 million barrels of oil per day starting next month, and are calling to reexamine ties with key oil producers, and even withdraw U.S. military support from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. A trio of House Democrats all in competitive reelection contests — Pennsylvania Rep. Susan Wild, Illinois Rep. Sean Casten and New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski — called the move "a hostile act" and a "turning point" in the relationship between the U.S. and the two Gulf states late Wednesday night and introduced legislation to remove U.S. military support from the two countries. Malinowski told NPR that he believes the move was "deliberate" to hurt the U.S. as it supports Ukraine in the war the Russian invasion and deserves a swift response. In an interview Thursday, he said, "I just don't see any good reason for us to maintain troops that are there almost solely for the purpose of protecting their oil fields and their security interest. It just doesn't make sense to me." Malinowski said "there's no question that MBS [Mohammed bin Salman], particularly the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, shares Putin's worldview more than he shares ours. He doesn't appreciate American advocacy for democracy in the world." Legislation uses U.S. military support as leverage The New Jersey Democrat said the bill is "an exact copy" of a bill that Senate Republicans pushed when Trump was in the White House to give him leverage when the Saudis were producing more oil to push the price down to harm U.S. production. He said GOP lawmakers at the time were on board and the threat of pulling out military support worked then and he hopes they will support this effort. Malinowski has spoken with officials at the White House and State Department, but declined to describe their reaction. Democrats were divided on whether it was a good idea for President Biden to travel to Saudi Arabia and meet with the leadership over the summer. Malinowski said, "I felt that the trip was ill advised. I didn't think we'd get much from it. At the same time, I didn't think the Saudis would go to these lengths to screw us." The number 2 Senate Democratic leader, Sen. Dick Durbin, tweeted sharp criticism of the Saudi royal family, saying they have "never been a trustworthy ally" and "it's time for our foreign policy to imagine a world without their alliance." According to a recent report from the White House to Congress, roughly 2,700 U.S. personnel are deployed to Saudi Arabia to protect U.S. interests and protect against hostile action from Iran or Iranian-backed groups. There are roughly 2,000 troops in the UAE. The decision is already having an impact on gas prices, which had been trending down in recent weeks. According to AAA, the national average for regular gasoline rose from $3.831 per gallon to $3.867 just a day later, due to tight supply and steady demand. With the midterm elections less than 5 weeks away and the country facing record high inflation Democrats were already concerned that economic concerns would help fuel the ability of Republicans to retake one or both chambers of Congress. The GOP is favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives, and control of the Senate is a jump ball, with tight races in a small number of swing states. Last month an effort pushed by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to include legislation reforming the permitting process for energy projects to a government funding bill was blocked, facing bipartisan opposition. Manchin tweeted that the OPEC+ decision called for a renewed effort to find agreement on the issue to decrease American dependence on foreign oil. My statement on the agreement by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries+ (OPEC+) to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day: pic.twitter.com/seP4n2lCWl — Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) October 5, 2022 Biden looks for alternatives to OPEC oil On Thursday President Biden told reporters he was disappointed in the decision by OPEC+ and said, "We're looking at what alternatives we might have." Asked whether easing sanctions on Venezuela was under consideration, Biden said, "There's a lot of alternatives – we haven't made up our mind yet." Malinowsi said, "I find it incredibly distasteful and disturbing that we depend on dictators who hate us for our energy" and the way to avoid that was to accelerate a transition to clean energy and get away from relying on places like Russia, Iran, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia for the global energy supply. Biden administration officials have recently discussed ramping up pressure on U.S. oil companies to increase production, specifically for the gap in prices between the wholesale price and the price consumers are paying at the pump. Other options to offset the decrease in supply would be to tap additional oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve or work with European allies to purchase oil at below market prices from Russia. Top House Republicans' response to OPEC's announcement focused less on their squeeze and its impact on U.S. consumers and instead used the news to redouble their criticism of Biden's "radical climate agenda." In a joint statement Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., and Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., urged a pivot to a strategy the GOP has pushed for years. "Instead of begging foreign countries for oil and raiding our Strategic Petroleum Reserve, President Biden should reverse his anti-American policies and unleash domestic energy production. Making the United States energy independent again would lower energy costs for Americans and reduce our reliance on OPEC for oil. By, once again, becoming a net exporter of energy, the United States can harness its resources to meet not only our needs but also the needs of our allies." Many Democrats maintain that Biden has pressed U.S. oil companies to increase production but they have been resistant and have been reaping profits that have gone to stock buybacks instead of investing in new capacity. No quick action on punitive measures Any legislative efforts would have to wait until after the election. Both chambers are in recess with members focused on the final five week stretch until the midterms on Nov. 8. According to some aides familiar with discussions on the issue, lawmakers may push to attach something to the annual defense authorization bill that is expected to be considered in the lame duck session in November. For now Malinowski acknowledged the bill was a "signal" to the president about the need to change the posture toward a longtime ally and he would need to sign off on it if the measure made to his desk. Malinowski added it's unclear how quickly the cuts would go into effect and impact prices at the pump but argued, "I do think it's important for the president to get ahead of that and to show the Saudis, the Emiratis and the American people that we're not going to stand for this." Durbin, who chairs the Senate Judiciary committee, called for quick passage when Congress returns of a bill called the NOPEC — "No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels" — Act. That measure, which cleared the committee with bipartisan support, would allow the Justice Department to bring antitrust lawsuits against members of the oil cartel and clarify that existing laws can't shield foreign countries from charges of illegal price fixing. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer mentioned that bill as one option he is considering bringing up later this fall. "What Saudi Arabia did to help Putin continue to wage his despicable, vicious war against Ukraine will long be remembered by Americans. We are looking at all the legislative tools to best deal with this appalling and deeply cynical action, including the NOPEC bill," Schumer said in a written statement. Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	2022-10-06T22:50:22+00:00	kunm.org	https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-06/some-democrats-push-to-punish-saudi-arabia-after-opec-move-to-cut-oil-production
A new report shows that in the fiscal year ending in June 2021, Black youth in Massachusetts were over four times as likely to be physically arrested — as opposed to being issued a court summons — than their white peers. Meanwhile, Latino youth were nearly three times more likely to be physically arrested instead of being issued a court summons than their white peers. The report from the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board, a state agency charged with evaluating juvenile justice system and making recommendations, also shows that while the number of youths flowing through the state’s juvenile system has gone down in the past four years, disparities among the number of youths of color are still “stubbornly high overall.”	2022-11-08T20:52:50+00:00	masslive.com	https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/11/mass-report-finds-deep-racial-disparities-in-how-youth-are-arrested.html
Which 50-inch TV is best? Shopping around for a new TV is daunting, especially if you aren’t up to date with the latest trends and technology. Internal components and functions constantly change, and the best TV from five years ago now seems technologically ancient. But if you have already decided on a size — in this case, a 50-inch model — it should narrow down your choice somewhat. It’s not an easy ride, as you still need to consider the display technology, sound quality and what suits your budget. However, the Samsung 50-Inch QLED Q60B Dual LED Smart TV is an excellent choice. What to know before you buy a 50-inch TV Improved display technology As with most TVs, 50-inch devices use one of several display panel types. Plasma panels have been almost completely phased out, as their quality and visual clarity deteriorate with time. Depending on where and how you’ll use your TV, one newer display panel might be better suited than another. - LED is an older technology but still highly proficient in delivering good visuals. Each pixel on the display is an LED, which assists in an even spread of illumination for a sharp image. - QLED is Samsung’s latest technology, and while it works much the same as LED, the light-emitting diodes are much smaller. To produce the colors, each nanoparticle changes color based on its size, adjusting at quantum-level velocities. - OLED — organic light-emitting diodes — resemble regular LEDs but require less backlighting space and use self-lit pixels. This means the TV’s frame can be super thin while producing crystal clear visuals. Lesser audio quality A large TV excels at producing great visuals for a cinematic experience, but unfortunately, that often comes at the expense of the audio. The panels on many modern smart TVs are incredibly thin, which doesn’t leave much room for built-in speakers. The audio quality is usually less than expected, and a good-quality sound bar can make a huge difference. The price doesn’t set the quality Many consumers fall into the brand perception trap, where they’d rather buy a well-known brand over something considerably cheaper from a lesser-known company. But in most cases, the internal components are nearly identical, and the higher markup is only for the brand name. For example, LG Display makes panels for many brands, including Sony. Hisense retained its rights to manufacture Toshiba TVs for the next 40 years. What to look for in a quality 50-inch TV Enough connections for your gadgets A good-quality TV has enough connections for all your gadgets. Some affordable TVs might only have two HDMI ports, which won’t be enough if you have a gaming console, a streaming box and a home theater system. It’s recommended that a TV has at least three HDMI ports, a few USB connections, optical audio and an Ethernet port. Mountable Large TVs are top-heavy and prone to tipping over with the slightest imbalance in their center of gravity. A great solution is to mount the unit on a wall. Not only does it prevent accidents, but it also looks much better. Most TVs use the common VESA mounting configuration, ensuring that it will fit no matter which bracket brand you buy. High refresh rate TVs with a high refresh rate have smoother visuals when displaying fast-moving objects. The refresh rate, also called the frames per second, indicates how quickly the pixels can change color, smoothing out the transitions. A good-quality TV has a refresh rate of 120 hertz or higher for action-packed films, but most video game consoles are only capable of 60Hz. How much you can expect to spend on a 50-inch TV The price is dictated by the brand, the display panel used and any additional features. An entry-level 50-inch from Hisense costs $250-$300, but a fully-featured smart TV from Samsung costs $600-$800. 50-inch TV FAQ What does HDR mean? A. High dynamic range is a technology that enhances photos’ and videos’ visual brilliance and clarity. It essentially takes several frames in a contrast range and combines them to create an accurate color spectrum. It minimizes the stark contrast between very dark areas and very light colors. What makes a TV a smart TV? A. The term smart TV indicates that it connects to the internet so you can download apps or access streaming platforms directly. It also provides the TV with critical software and firmware updates. What’s the best 50-inch TV to buy? Top 50-inch TV Samsung 50-Inch QLED Q60B Dual LED Smart TV What you need to know: With the accompanying software, this TV automatically tunes the color brilliance and shades for accurate visual reproduction. What you’ll love: There are three HDMI ports, optical audio out connection, and an Ethernet port for watching streaming content. It is compatible with Amazon and Google’s voice assistant, and the remote is solar-powered. What you should consider: Some users said the browser to get more apps on the TV is confusing. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Top 50-inch TV for the money Hisense A6 Series 50-Inch 4K UHD Smart What you need to know: This TV uses Hisense’s AI UHD upscaler to improve the visual quality of content lower than a 4K resolution. What you’ll love: It has Google TV built in that responds to the voice-enabled Google Assistant remote and a game mode for automatic low-latency gaming. What you should consider: It has a refresh rate of 60 hertz, so you might have smoothing problems with high frame rate content. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Worth checking out Amazon Fire TV 50-Inch Omni Series 4K What you need to know: Perfect for films and video games, this TV uses HDR and Dolby Digital Plus to improve your experience. What you’ll love: It has a dedicated hub for Amazon Prime, three HDMI ports, and built-in microphones so you can access Alexa to control your smart gadgets. For connectivity, it has a wireless receiver and an Ethernet port. What you should consider: It doesn’t support Dolby Vision, but the larger 65-inch and 75-inch Fire TVs do. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews. Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals. Charlie Fripp writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money. Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.	2022-08-10T15:16:31+00:00	wivb.com	https://www.wivb.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/tv-video-br/best-50-inch-tv/
NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan prosecutors said Thursday that they will bring criminal charges against a man who used a fatal chokehold on an unruly passenger aboard a New York City subway train, a death that stirred outrage and debates about the response to mental illness in the nation’s largest transit system. Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, will be arrested and face a charge of second degree manslaughter, which could carry a jail term of up to 15 years. “We cannot provide any additional information until he has been arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, which we expect to take place tomorrow,” the Manhattan district attorney’s office said in a statement. The charges come nearly two weeks after Penny pinned fellow subway rider Jordan Neely, 30, to the floor of a subway car and put him in a chokehold that lasted for several minutes. According to a freelance journalist who witnessed the struggle, Neely, who is Black, had been screaming and begging for money aboard the train prior to the takedown, but had not physically attacked anyone. Attorneys for Penny, who is white, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. They previously said their client, along with two other riders who helped restrain Neely, had acted in self-defense. “Daniel never intended to harm Mr. Neely and could not have foreseen his untimely death,” they said in a statement. A former subway performer known for his spot-on Michael Jackson impression, Neely struggled in recent years with homelessness and worsening mental illness, friends said. He had been arrested several times, and had recently pleaded guilty to assaulting a 67-year-old woman in 2021 as she left a subway station. After pleading guilty, he missed a court date, leading to a warrant for his arrest that was still active at the time of his death. His death has divided some in New York and beyond, triggering intense debates and protests. Left-leaning advocates described the killing as an act of racist vigilantism, invoking comparisons to the infamous subway shooting carried out by Bernhard Goetz against four teenagers in 1984. Others, including Mayor Eric Adams, have urged caution, calling on New Yorkers to wait for the full facts and investigations. They note that much is still not known about what precipitated the chokehold. As the investigation has continued, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has faced pressure to make an arrest. Penny was questioned by police in the hours after Neely died, but released without charges. A second-degree manslaughter charge in New York will require the jury to find that a person has engaged in reckless conduct that creates an unjustifiable risk of death, and then consciously disregards that risk. The law also requires that conduct to be a gross deviation from how a reasonable person would act in a similar situation.	2023-05-12T19:49:30+00:00	nwahomepage.com	https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/man-who-choked-nyc-subway-passenger-to-death-will-face-manslaughter-charge-prosecutors-say/
The nascent field of brain-computer interfaces is particularly sensitive to security concerns, making it a natural target for stringent oversight. But at a conference earlier this month, several executives warned of the potential for what they called overregulation. Brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs, aim to enhance brain function using specialized devices. At a conference hosted by the U.S. Commerce Department, representatives from BCI companies including Elon Musk’s Neuralink spoke about their work and voiced concerns about government intervention. Marcus Gerhardt, chief executive officer of Salt Lake City-based Blackrock Neurotech, said that in particular, curbs on access to chip manufacturers in China could limit BCI development. “It would hamper a nascent industry,” Gerhardt said. “It would break its neck, quite frankly, if we were not able to access these production sites.” China has deployed considerable resources to artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces, including a brain project with goals that include military applications. In the U.S., the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Intelligent Neural Interfaces program is exploring concepts including allowing troops to control weapons with their brains. BCIs are considered a dual-use technology, meaning they have consumer applications along with military. For that reason, they are subject to regulation from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, and could potentially one day be subject to export controls. In May, Assistant Secretary for Export Administration Thea Kendler noted that the Commerce Department had recently added several Chinese military entities to a trade restriction list due to their work on brain-control weaponry. “An outright condemnation of export controls is not tenable given the potential for the technology’s nefarious uses,” she said. At the conference, Neuralink Vice President DJ Seo and others spoke about their work helping patients with conditions ranging from paralysis to blindness. Many of the companies, particularly those working on implanted technologies, said they were in the earliest stages of seeking regulatory approval and described any military applications as far off in the future. They also said they relied heavily on global supply chains, global financing and non-U.S. born researchers. “There’s a role the Commerce Department could have that is constructive and proactive in trying to get a little more carrot to the industry,” said Matt Angle, the CEO of Paradromics, “and a little less stick.”	2023-02-27T14:43:41+00:00	seattletimes.com	https://www.seattletimes.com/business/brain-computer-interface-companies-are-wary-of-regulation/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
BOSTON — The Red Sox’s eighth-inning rally fell short when J.D. Martinez missed the front of the first base bag with his left foot in Boston’s 5-3 loss to the Yankees here at Fenway Park on Wednesday. “That kind of sums up our season there,” manager Alex Cora said. “Like just short throughout the season in certain games.” Martinez initially was ruled safe after he grounded to shortstop with the bases loaded and one out. Shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa tossed to second baseman Gleyber Torres for the second out. Martinez beat Torres’ throw to first base to avoid the double play and cut the deficit to one run. But the run was taken away when the Yankees challenged. The play was overturned because Martinez never touched the base. The inning ended. “He was hustling,” Cora said about Martinez. “That’s all he has there. It’s not lack of effort. It’s the other way around. ... It just kind of sums up everything. Just short. We are where we are because we’re short in certain areas and we haven’t been able to finish games.” Boston — which dropped to 20-42 against AL East opponents — made three errors. None was bigger than catcher Connor Wong’s throwing error in the fifth inning. It turned Torres’ single into a Little League three-run homer. Torres hit a two-out single to right field with Aaron Hicks at second base and Aaron Judge at first base. Right fielder Alex Verdugo fired to the plate but his throw was late and inaccurate. Hicks scored from second base. Cora pointed out that first baseman Christian Arroyo was late to cut off Verdugo’s throw from right field. “If he gets there early, he probably cuts it and we get the out at third base,” Cora said. “It’s one of those, he’s learning the position at first. The reaction is different than at second and shortstop and he was just a tad late. The throw was down. We weren’t able to cut it.” Wong then threw to first base, trying to catch Torres in a rundown between first and second. But Arroyo had no shot at catching Wong’s wild throw, which went into right field. Judge and Torres both scored. The Yankees took a 3-0 lead. “He (Torres) was a dead duck and we threw the ball away,” Cora said. Wong added, “Gleyber is way off the base. I’ve just got to make a better throw there and see how the game turns out after that. Have to be better.”	2022-09-15T05:02:08+00:00	masslive.com	https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/09/alex-cora-red-soxs-jd-martinez-missing-first-base-bag-kind-of-sums-up-our-season-just-short.html
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — It’s been nearly four months since Kansas lawmakers signed off on a bid to attract a $4 billion business investment from a secret company. While state leaders have been quiet about the details of the project, including the prolonged timeline, according to Secretary of Commerce and Lieutenant Governor David Toland, the state is still in the running to secure the deal. “We’re just watching and waiting,” Toland said in an interview this week. Even state Congressmen have stayed tight-lipped as they leave the deal to the state to handle. “This is a state decision, and I’ll leave it to state leaders to work this out,” Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., told Kansas Capitol Bureau on Thursday. The state rushed to pass a major incentives plan in February, providing hundreds of billions of dollars in tax breaks for the company between this year and 2023. The incentives would round out to more than $1 billion in total. Rumors circulated that the company could be Panasonic, a longtime supplier for Tesla, considering a potential battery plant. The official company that could move to the state has remained secret for legal reasons. However, the decision to provide a robust incentives package for the secret business divided lawmakers early on. Some democrats and Republicans expressed excitement over the potential income for the state, but other lawmakers worried about the lack of transparency. Rep. John Carmichael, D-Wichita, voiced his concerns in a floor debate. “Do any of you really think that it’s the right thing to do to vote to spend either through tax incentives, SGF outlays or otherwise hundreds of millions of dollars, and you don’t know what it’s going for?” Carmichael said. The project is expected to create more than 4,000 jobs. If it falls through, the money that’s been earmarked in incentives will go back to the state budget. Suggest a correction or send us a story idea by emailing producers@ksnt.com. We value your input.	2022-05-06T02:21:44+00:00	ksn.com	https://www.ksn.com/news/politics/kansas-waiting-on-billion-dollar-megaproject-decision/
Hungry visitors at the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show have a new food to look forward to when the show opens in January. The PA Mushroom Farmers announced on Friday they will sell a new Blended Mushroom Steakhouse Burger. Made from a blend of 60% grass-fed beef and 40% mushrooms, the burgers will be served on Martin’s Potato Rolls with cheese, sauteed mushrooms and Alabama-style barbecue sauce. You can get your hands on one during the Farm Show from Jan. 7-14 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. The food court opens a day early at noon, Jan. 6. The food court is one of the most popular attractions at the Farm Show. Vendors including PA Dairymen’s Association, PA Cooperative Potato Growers and PA Beekeepers Association sell dozens of items such as milkshakes, potato doughnuts, chicken corn soup and apple dumplings. READ MORE: - New Farm Show milkshake flavor to debut in 2023; here’s how to preview it for free - I tried the new orange cream Farm Show milkshake so you don’t have to: Should you? The Mushroom Farmers, who represent growers, processors and marketers of mushrooms, sell other PA mushroom delights such as RoRo’s Mushroom Salad, breaded mushrooms, shredded port nachos and cream of mushroom soup. The group debuted Blend burgers at the Farm Show in 2016. Through the years, they have sold twists on the original, including a Blue-ribbon mushroom blended burger with bacon and marinated portobello mushrooms. The Mushroom Farmer’s also operate a booth in the complex’s Exhibition Hall with information about the life cycle of a mushroom, including interactive experiences such as live mushroom growing displays. Much like a state fair, the Farm Show is known as the largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof in the nation. The event is free but parking is $15 per vehicle.	2022-12-16T18:18:28+00:00	pennlive.com	https://www.pennlive.com/food/2022/12/new-burger-to-debut-in-food-court-at-2023-pa-farm-show.html
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand on Monday marked the death of Queen Elizabeth II with a public holiday, a moment of silence and an official memorial service. The South Pacific nation is among 14 outside of the United Kingdom that continue to recognize the British monarch as their symbolic head of state. New Zealand had decided to wait until after last week's funeral in Britain to hold its own commemoration. Hundreds of mourners sat on parliament's grassy grounds on a sunny afternoon to watch large screens that showed a livestream of the state memorial service, which took place nearby at the Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul and was open only to invited guests. The service began after a minute of silence at 2 p.m. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern read an excerpt from a souvenir book that was released to mark the queen's first visit to New Zealand in 1953, one of 10 visits she would make to the nation of 5 million during her reign. The excerpt described the scene as the queen and her husband, the late Prince Philip, waved goodbye at the end of their five-week visit from the deck of the royal yacht SS Gothic as it left from the town of Bluff. “The overall sound was of cheering, swelling up again and again,” Ardern read. “As the great white ship moved slowly through the channel, crowds ran along Marine Parade keeping abreast of her, everyone cheering, many weeping, reluctant to give up their waving until the answering white-gloved hand could be seen no longer.” Governor-General Cindy Kiro said the queen had set an example with her constancy and grace, while also holding onto a sense of wonder and joy. Kiro said that while people's lives can sometimes feel at the mercy of immense and indifferent forces, the queen had shown that what matters most remains within their control: “The small acts of goodness and generosity we perform each day.” The queen's death has rekindled debate in New Zealand about whether the nation should take a final step toward independence by becoming a republic. Ardern said this month that while she thinks New Zealand will eventually become a republic, her government won't pursue any moves toward that goal because it faces more pressing issues.	2022-09-26T04:28:05+00:00	sfgate.com	https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/New-Zealand-marks-queen-s-death-with-holiday-17466411.php
WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 7, 2023 _____ FLOOD WARNING BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Shreveport LA 1118 AM CDT Thu Apr 6 2023 ...The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches, Cherokee and Angelina Counties. For the Angelina River...including Alto, Lufkin...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 Friday morning at 1130 AM CDT. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Angelina River Near Lufkin. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded. Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can become swift and turbulent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 160.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to 163.9 feet Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 161.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHERE...Neches River Near Diboll. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Lowland flooding will slowly decrease for the next several days. - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.1 feet. this evening and continue rising to a crest of 15.3 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHERE...East Fork Angelina River Near Cushing. * WHEN...From this evening to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.4 feet. this evening to a crest of 15.5 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHERE...Ayish Bayou Near San Augustine. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowland flooding will slowly decrease during the next few days. - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. this afternoon to a crest of 13.4 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday evening. * WHERE...Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of boat ramps and pastures. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground. - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.4 feet. this evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.5 feet - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER * WHERE...Neches River Near Alto. * WHEN...From Saturday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Boat ramps and picnic areas near the river will begin to flood. Ranchers should move cattle and equipment near the river to higher ground. - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet. late Saturday morning and continue rising to 16.6 feet Sunday - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT TO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... * WHERE...Neches River At Rockland. * WHEN...From late Saturday night to early Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. - At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet. early Sunday morning to a crest of 26.3 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Monday morning. - Flood stage is 26.0 feet. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... * WHERE...Neches River Near Neches. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground away from the river. - At 9:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.2 feet. just after midnight tonight and continue rising to a crest of 14.2 feet Saturday evening. _____ Copyright 2023 AccuWeather	2023-04-06T18:55:24+00:00	lmtonline.com	https://www.lmtonline.com/weather/article/tx-wfo-shreveport-warnings-watches-and-17882624.php
TAIPEI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The ible Airvida E1 was unveiled at Viva Tech 2022 in Paris, bringing ible's certified wearable ionic air purifiers to an even larger audience. The Airvida E1, the world's first wearable ionic air purifier with built-in earphones and exclusive app dashboard, uses ible's unique Breathing Pathway Eco Ion Technology to purify air, and lessen the potential impact of coronavirus, PM2.5, pollen, allergen, and bacteria. Airvida E1 weighs only 42 grams and is comfortable to wear for hours. The battery life can last more than 8 hours when turning on air, purifying, and earphone functions. Without music playing, battery life increases to more than 30 hours. Airvida E1's APP can provide instant PM2.5 & pollen information according to the user's location. It can also remind users to turn on the air purifying function or adjust the level of the negative ions (2 million/ 4 million/ 6 million negative ions) when needed. Airvida E1 is suitable for commuters, and it can also be put on its stand to allow use as a desktop air purifier even in the office. Award-winning breakthrough design This brand new concept was identified with Japan Good Design's judges, making Airvida E1 the only wearable air purifier which won the 2021 Good Design Award (Japan). The judges of this award have very positive comments for Airvida E1 and wish Airvida E1 to become the pioneer to the epidemic prevention market. In addition to its safety, Airvida's high purifying ability also made itself earn Innovation Awards at CES 2020, German Innovation Awards 2022, and the first prize in the Epidemic Prevention Category at 2019, 2020, 2021 SNQ (Symbol of National Quality, Taiwan), and 2022 Taiwan Excellence Awards. Due to its outstanding virus removal capability, Airvida was recommended by TTA to StartupBlink (UNAIDS, under the United Nations) and soon be recognized on their Coronavirus Innovation Map. Designed in Taiwan for the world Airvida is designed and manufactured in Taiwan to fulfill the highest standards of material (RoHS), performance, efficiency optimization (SGS, Kisato Research Center for Environmental Science (Japan) & FIA (Japan) reports), and safety regulation (CE & FCC). Airvida has sold over 300,000 units in over ten countries to date. Referring to the customer reviews in Japan Rakuten, Airvida not only gets a 4.5 out of 5 rating but also makes 97% of hay fever sufferers feel improved. Those interested in Airvida E1 can get hands on with the product at Viva Tech 2022, E59-015, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 9 am - 6 pm CEST, June 15, 2022 - June 18, 2022 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ible	2022-07-29T04:12:59+00:00	kxii.com	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/taiwan-wearable-air-purifier-x-noise-cancelling-earphones-unveiled/
Florida evacuees seek safety in Biloxi BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - As Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, several residents evacuated to Biloxi for safety. This week, Nuri Reed from Sarasota checked in to the Beau Rivage. “It’s really scary because our location is not that far from the bay, the Gulf,” she told WLOX. “So, I decided oh, no, no, no. I got in my car.” Back at home, Reed sells cars for Toyota. When the company began clearing all of its vehicles from the property, she knew it was time for her to leave as well. “I’m not worried about the home,” she said. “Material you can replace it, but the lady I live with, I’m real nervous about her right now. And I have four other friends.” It’s the third time Reed has fled to the Beau Rivage during a storm. She was picked up by the casino hotel’s charter plane program at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, along with five others. “We live in the hurricane zones, so we know it’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. And everyone’s watching and praying for those that are down there,” communications director Mary Cracchiolo said. “And we’re happy to be able to, you know, have a space for them to come here and feel safe.” Carolyn Halliday from Dunedin also arrived on the charter. “It was by the grace of God that we got to come here,” she said. “When the storm was coming, I said to my husband, ‘I’m not staying in this storm.’” She said the two did not have a chance to board up their house before boarding the plane. “I’m happy to be here, but my whole entire family is back at home,” she said. “So, I’m nervous, you know, for them, praying to God.” Halliday is in constant contact with her three sisters. “Hopefully everything will be OK,” she said. “I just hope to God, I pray for everybody,” Reed added. Those who arrived on the Beau Rivage’s Monday flight are scheduled to travel back to the Clearwater area on Friday, but hotel staff said accommodations will be made for anyone who would like to stay. Airport travel in and out of Tampa International is canceled until Thursday. Want more WLOX news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Copyright 2022 WLOX. All rights reserved.	2022-09-28T23:19:42+00:00	wlox.com	https://www.wlox.com/2022/09/28/florida-evacuees-seek-safety-biloxi/
DUBLIN, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Endo International plc (OTC: ENDPQ) announced today that its Par Sterile Products business has begun shipping argatroban injection to healthcare providers through Premier's Premier ProRx® private-label program, a guaranteed supply for hospitals and health systems. Argatroban is on FDA's essential medications list and has experienced intermittent supply issues in the broader market. "We're pleased to join Premier in helping to address industry drug supply and serving as a guaranteed supplier of argatroban, manufactured in our Rochester, Michigan facility," said Scott Sims, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Injectable Solutions & Generics at Endo. "We're proud to now provide a third product through the reliable Premier ProRx® supply channel." Endo also supplies its Adrenalin® (epinephrine injection, USP), Vasostrict® (vasopressin injection, USP) and fluphenazine decanoate injection, USP products to Premier's hospital customers through the Premier ProRx® private-label program. About Endo Endo (OTC: ENDPQ) is a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to helping everyone we serve live their best life through the delivery of quality, life-enhancing therapies. Our decades of proven success come from passionate team members around the globe collaborating to bring treatments forward. Together, we boldly transform insights into treatments benefiting those who need them, when they need them. Learn more at www.endo.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. About Par Pharmaceutical Par Pharmaceutical develops, manufactures and markets innovative and cost-effective generic pharmaceutical and branded injectable products that help improve patients' lives. Par, among the top leaders in the U.S. generics industry, possesses an expanding portfolio that includes sterile injectables, alternative dosage forms and other differentiated products. Par Pharmaceutical is an Endo company. Learn more at www.parpharm.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information in this press release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and any applicable Canadian securities legislation including, but not limited to, the statements by Mr. Sims and any statements relating to product launch, shipment, sales, supply or distribution, and any statements that refer to expected, estimated or anticipated future results or that do not relate solely to historical facts. Statements including words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "plan," "will," "may," "look forward," "intend," "guidance," "future," "potential" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this communication reflect the Company's current views as of the date of this communication about its plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to it and on assumptions it has made. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from current expectations based on a number of factors, including, among other things, the outcome of the Company's contingency planning and restructuring activities; the timing, impact or results of any pending or future litigation, investigations, proceedings or claims, including opioid, tax and antitrust related matters; any actual or contingent liabilities; settlement discussions or negotiations; the Company's liquidity, financial performance, cash position and operations; the risks and uncertainties associated with chapter 11 proceedings; the time, terms and ability to confirm a sale of the Company's businesses under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; the risk that the Company's chapter 11 cases may be converted to cases under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code; the adequacy of the capital resources of the Company's businesses and the difficulty in forecasting the liquidity requirements of the operations of the Company's businesses; the unpredictability of the Company's financial results; the Company's ability to discharge claims in chapter 11 proceedings; negotiations with the holders of the Company's indebtedness and its trade creditors and other significant creditors; the risks and uncertainties with performing under the terms of the restructuring support agreement and any other arrangement with lenders or creditors while in chapter 11 proceedings; the performance, including the approval, introduction, and consumer and physician acceptance of new products and the continuing acceptance of currently marketed products; and the Company's ability to obtain and successfully manufacture, maintain and distribute a sufficient supply of products to meet market demand in a timely manner. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, except as required to do so by law. Additional information concerning risk factors, including those referenced above, can be found in press releases issued by the Company, as well as the Company's public periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and with securities regulators in Canada, including the discussion under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Endo International plc	2023-04-17T12:11:26+00:00	wlox.com	https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2023/04/17/endo-announces-launch-argatroban-injection-through-premiers-prorx-private-label-program/
FOSTER CITY, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a leader in performance marketplaces and technologies for the financial services and home services industries, today announced it will report financial results for its second quarter ended December 31st, 2022, after the market closes on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. On that day, management will hold a conference call and webcast at 2:00pm PT to review and discuss the company's results. About QuinStreet QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST) is a leader in performance marketplace technologies and services for the financial services and home services industries. QuinStreet is a pioneer in delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media, and is committed to providing consumers with the information and tools they need to research, find and select the products and brands that meet their needs. Investor Contact: Erica Abrams eabrams@Edisongroup.com View original content: SOURCE QuinStreet, Inc.	2023-01-25T22:49:29+00:00	wymt.com	https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/01/25/quinstreet-sets-date-announce-second-quarter-fiscal-2023-results/
COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, is kicking off its marketing campaign for the 2022-2023 college football season to shine a light on the gap between health insurance and medical bills. This season, Aflac is introducing a new character, Gap Goat, who serves as a nemesis to America's favorite spokesduck in a series of humorous commercials airing throughout the season. Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and Coach Nick Saban return as part of the Aflac Duck vs. Gap Goat campaign, which also features a new original and recurring character starring opposite the Aflac Duck. Throughout the campaign, the Gap Goat serves as an antagonist who shows up with unexpected medical bills for hardworking Americans at inopportune times, all the while bleating out the catch phrase, "GAAAAP!" The goat represents the gap that can be left when health insurance doesn't cover all of one's medical expenses. "While the Aflac Duck remains a household name, the Gap Goat presents new marketing opportunities to build a story that leverages both humor and purpose to help educate fans on the gaps for those facing medical debt," said Aflac U.S. President Teresa White. The Aflac Duck, who opposes the Gap Goat in these spots, represents a solution to help American consumers who are concerned about their health care and finances — Aflac — by showing them how to help close the gap between what health insurance covers and what is left behind. Coach Prime and Coach Saban serve as translators for the Aflac Duck and Gap Goat. "Last year, I had an unexpected medical event, and while I am fortunate enough to have the means to pay the onslaught of medical bills, many are not afforded the same peace of mind and are often tackled by the cost of care," said Coach Prime. "That makes being a part of this year's campaign especially meaningful for me as I continue to work with Aflac to ensure that fans are better prepared to help close the gap between where insurance ends and medical debt starts." "For the last three years, I've had the opportunity to work with Aflac and advocate for those facing medical debt," said Coach Saban. "In football, we run into unexpected situations in games each week, but only through preparation are we able to overcome the challenges. It's the same thing in life, which is why I work with Aflac to help fans better prepare for unexpected health expenses they may encounter." The Aflac Duck vs. Gap Goat campaign will run across television, digital, social and audio platforms. The first spot, "The Arrival," makes its debut Aug. 27 on ESPN during the opening weekend of the college football season. The second spot, "Stadium Worker," will land Oct. 15 and the third spot, "Treadmill Race," will air Oct. 29. Aflac will be extending the campaign across different marketing efforts through social media, digital and on-site experiential activations at high-profile games, including HBCU mainstays like the Celebration Bowl. Fans can also get to know Aflac at Aflac.com. ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider of supplemental health insurance products.1 Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year. Also in 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was included on Fortune's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability." 1 LIMRA 2021 US Supplemental Health Insurance Total Market Report Media contact: Amy Persons, apersons@aflac.com Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or dyoung@aflac.com Aflac \| Aflac New York \| WWHQ \| 1932 Wynnton Road \| Columbus, GA 31999. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Aflac	2022-08-24T16:50:20+00:00	kwch.com	https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/08/24/gaaaap-latest-rivalry-college-football-pits-aflac-duck-against-new-nemesis-gap-goat-representing-gap-between-what-health-insurance-covers-what-americans-are-able-pay/
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers at Atlantic City’s nine casinos will vote Wednesday on whether to authorize a strike against the gambling halls, with whom they have not reached new contracts. The daylong vote by members of Local 54 of the Unite Here union is likely to ratchet up pressure on the casinos to reach new pacts with the union, particularly with the crucial July 4 holiday weekend approaching. Contracts expired over two weeks ago and talks have yet to reach a new deal. A “yes” vote will not result in an immediate strike. It simply gives the union’s negotiating committee, comprised of workers from all nine casinos, the power to call a strike if and when they see fit. The union says it is seeking “significant” wage increases in the next contract to help workers deal with financial setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic and rapidly rising prices. The labor dispute comes at an uncertain time in Atlantic City: The casinos and their online partners are collectively making more money now than before the pandemic hit. But the casinos say those statistics are misleading because they get to keep only about 30% of online and sports betting money, with the rest going to their third-party partners. They say that in-person revenue won from gamblers is the crucial metric, and not all the casinos have surpassed their pre-pandemic levels. The union went on strike in 2004 for 34 days, and walked out against the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in July 2016, which ended with the casino shutting down in October of that year. It has since reopened under different ownership as the Hard Rock. So far, the union has secured agreements with the Ocean Casino Resort and Bally’s to honor the terms of contracts eventually reached with some of the larger casino companies in town, but no contracts have yet been agreed upon. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Union leadership will announce the result of the vote Wednesday evening after balloting ends. ___ Follow Wayne Parry on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/WayneParryAC	2022-06-15T12:58:02+00:00	seattletimes.com	https://www.seattletimes.com/business/union-to-vote-on-authorizing-atlantic-city-casino-strike/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- - Dodge named Best Value in America in the SUV/Van Brand category in the 19th annual Vincentric Best Value in America Awards - 2023 Chrysler 300 earns Best Value in America: Large Sedan segment award - 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid takes Minivan segment honors - Dodge Durango earns Best Value in America: Large SUV segment award for the second time - Jeep® Gladiator named Best Value in America in the Small/Mid-Size Pickup segment for the second consecutive year Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® brand vehicles earned multiple honors in the 19th annual Vincentric Best Value in America Awards, announced Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Dodge brand earned the Vincentric Best Value in America brand award in the SUV/Van category while the 2023 Chrysler 300, 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 2023 Dodge Durango and 2023 Jeep Gladiator took home Best Value in America wins in their respective segments. The Vincentric Best Value in America Awards are model-specific honors that determine the best value in each segment. Value is determined using a statistical analysis that incorporates the current market price and total cost of ownership of 2023 model-year vehicles. In addition to the Dodge brand claiming Best Value in America in the SUV/Van Brand category, the 2023 Chrysler 300 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in earned Best Value in America honors in the Large Sedan segment and Minivan segment, respectively. For the second time, Dodge Durango was recognized as the Best Value in America in the Large SUV segment, while the Jeep Gladiator picked up a second consecutive award in the Small/Mid-Size Pickup segment. As part of the awards process, Vincentric also identified two Stellantis models as having the lowest total cost of ownership in its class: the 2023 Chrysler 300 (Lowest Cost to Own in America: Large Sedan) and the 2023 Dodge Durango (Lowest Cost to Own in America: Large SUV segment). Chrysler Brand The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, advanced innovation and technology since the company was founded in 1925. The Chrysler Pacifica continues to reinvent the minivan, a segment Chrysler invented 40 years ago. Pacifica delivers an unprecedented level of functionality, versatility, technology and bold styling along with the most standard safety features in the industry and most advanced available all-wheel-drive system in its class. The available innovative plug-in hybrid powertrain takes this revolutionary vehicle a step further. It's the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment and achieves more than 80 MPGe in electric-only mode, has an all-electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of more than 500 miles. Chrysler Pacifica is also the most awarded minivan over the last six years with more than 170 honors and industry accolades since its introduction as a minivan. The Chrysler 300 lineup delivers on the brand's promise of accessible luxury, with iconic and elegant design, world-class performance, efficiency and quality. Dodge//SRT For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with a lineup that delivers unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete. Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT Hellcat versions of the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango, as well as an R/T plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet, representing the brand's first-ever electrified performance vehicle. Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock; the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world; and the 710-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, the most powerful SUV ever; and best-in-class standard performance in the compact utility vehicle segment with the Dodge Hornet. Combined, these four muscle vehicles make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup. Jeep Gladiator The Jeep Gladiator, engineered from the ground up to be the most off-road capable Jeep truck ever, builds on a rich heritage of tough, dependable Jeep trucks with an unmatched combination of rugged utility, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, clever functionality and versatility. Equipped with a versatile cargo box and either the proven 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine or 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 engine, Gladiator is built to handle the demands of an active lifestyle while delivering an open-air driving experience in a design that is unmistakably Jeep. Combining traditional Jeep attributes with strong truck credentials, the Jeep Gladiator is a unique vehicle capable of taking passengers and cargo anywhere. A multitude of technology features, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and safety features, such as Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, adaptive cruise control and Forward Collision Warning-Plus, further Gladiator's appeal. Stellantis North America Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider. In North America, it's best known for producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic and award-winning brands such as Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Powered by its diversity, Stellantis leads the way the region and the world move – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com. Follow company news and video on: Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com Company website: www.stellantis.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/Stellantis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StellantisNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stellantisna Twitter: @StellantisNA YouTube: http://youtube.com/StellantisNA View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Stellantis	2023-02-08T15:19:36+00:00	wbrc.com	https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2023/02/08/chrysler-dodge-jeep-brand-vehicles-bring-home-19th-annual-vincentric-best-value-america-awards/
HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander was answering questions about his start for the Houston Astros in Friday night’s World Series opener when the head of the opposition’s baseball staff took the unorthodox step of walking into the interview room to extend a hand. “Where did you start your career again?” Philadelphia Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski said with a grin. As Detroit’s general manager, Dombrowski made Verlander the No. 2 pick in the 2004 amateur draft. “He’s still wearing the same cologne,” Verlander told his audience. “It’s a very distinct one. I remember that smell.” Verlander has a nose for success, not just fragrance — it was Paul Sebastian, Dombrowski said later. The 39-year-old right-hander likely is headed to his third Cy Young Award in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, going 18-4 with a major league-best 1.75 ERA to give him a 244-133 record and a 3.24 ERA in 17 seasons. Yet he remains in search of his first World Series win after going 0-6 with a 5.68 ERA in seven Series starts. “This guy’s pitched well,” Verlander’s former manager in Detroit, Jim Leyland, said in a telephone interview. “These guys are human. They can have a bad game every now and then. And if it’s on a big stage, it gets magnified a little bit.” Houston swept Seattle and the Yankees in the playoffs and could join the 1976 Cincinnati Reds (7-0) as the only teams to go through the postseason unbeaten since the division era started in 1969. Aaron Nola starts for the Phillies, the first third-place team to reach a Series and a franchise that has brought just two titles to Philadelphia — compared to five won by the Athletics before leaving town after 1954. Houston is in the Series for the fourth time in six seasons and second in a row under manager Dusty Baker after losing to Atlanta in six games last year. For a significant segment of fans, Houston’s 2017 champions are remembered as the Cheatin’ Astros, the fallout from the scandal in which Major League Baseball determined Houston used a video camera to signal opponent pitches to its batters. Verlander is among five players on the Series roster left from the 2017 Astros, joined by second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, first baseman Yuli Gurriel and pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. “Dusty and I both would like to check off my first World Series win, his first World Series championship,” Verlander said. “There’s been games in the World Series that I don’t deserve a win. There’s been games that I thought I pitched well enough where we could get a win and it just didn’t work out. At this point in the season personal goals like that just don’t matter. Try to win the game however you can.” Verlander will be starting his third Series opener. He lost to St. Louis as a rookie in 2006, giving up a two-run homer to Albert Pujols, and to San Francisco in 2012, allowing a pair of long balls to San Francisco’s Pablo Sandoval. In 2017, he lost Game 6 and married supermodel Kate Upton three days after Game 7. “When he was in the minor league system, I told our broadcaster, Jim Price, I said, ‘Jim, I know this is high ground, but I said I’d compare him to Nolan Ryan,’” Dombrowski recalled. Verlander throws nearly as hard as he did at his peak, averaging 95 mph this year with his fastball, 1 mph less than in 2009. His location has become refined since he was acquired by the Astros in August 2017. “He was able to locate that fastball up in the zone, where it looked like a good pitch to hit but they couldn’t get to it,” Leyland said. Verlander mixes in sliders and curves, and throws a couple of changeups per game, often in a key situation. “One of those things that just comes with time, logging innings, instincts,” he said. I’ve talked to some guys before about what I see and I’ve come to realize just not everybody sees what I do. I don’t know exactly why. I would assume it’s just paying attention and pitching for a long time.” He will pitch on eight days’ rest since beating the Yankees in the AL Championship Series opener. Nola, a 29-year-old right-hander who has spent his entire career with the Phillies, lost to San Diego in the NL Championship Series that same day. Phillies manager Rob Thomson had no doubt about giving the ball to Nola for the first Friday opener in the Series since 1915. “He actually just told me right when we stormed the field,” Nola recalled of Sunday’s pennant clincher. “We hugged each other and he told me then.” Thomson, a baseball lifer who coached for the Yankees from 2008-17, moved to the Phillies in 2018 and took over when Joe Girardi was fired on June 3. He is seeking to join Bob Lemon of the 1978 Yankees and Jack McKeon of the 2003 Marlins as the only midseason replacements to manage a champion. He is the first Canadian to manage a team into the Series. “I’m a proud Canadian and I love my country. I love what we stand for. But to tell you the truth I’m just happy to be managing a team in the World Series,” he said. Baker noted he may have a spiritual edge this year. “Last year was the death of Hank Aaron and also we were playing the Braves. So the way I look at it, much as I like Hank and as much as he loves me and each other, he was probably rooting for the Braves last year,” Baker said. “I figure now he’s rooting for me.” ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports	2022-10-28T12:16:14+00:00	cbs42.com	https://www.cbs42.com/sports/ap-verlander-seeking-1st-world-series-win-opens-for-astros/
REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A series of stabbings in two communities in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan left 10 people dead and 15 wounded, authorities said Sunday. Police are looking for two suspects. The stabbings took place in multiple locations on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, police said. Rhonda Blackmore, the Assistant Commissioner of the RCMP Saskatchewan, said some of the victims appear to have been targeted by the suspects but others appear to have been attacked at random. She couldn’t provide a motive. “It is horrific what has occurred in our province today,” Blackmore said. She said there are 13 crime scenes where either deceased or injured people were found. She urged the suspects to turn themselves in. Police said the last information they had from the public was that the suspects were sighted in Saskatchewan’s capital of Regina around lunchtime. There have been so sightings since. “If in the Regina area, take precautions & consider sheltering in place. Do not leave a secure location. DO NOT APPROACH suspicious persons. Do not pick up hitch hikers. Report suspicious persons, emergencies or info to 9-1-1. Do not disclose police locations,” the RCMP said in a message on Twitter. Weldon resident Diane Shier said she was in her garden Sunday morning when she noticed emergency crews a couple of blocks away. Shier said her neighbor, a man who lived with his grandson, was killed. She did not want to identify the victim out of respect for his family. “I am very upset because I lost a good neighbor,” she said. The search for suspects was carried out as fans descended in Regina for a sold out annual Labor Day game between the Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Regina Police Service said in a news release that with the help of Mounties, it was working on several fronts to locate and arrest the suspects and had “deployed additional resources for public safety throughout the city, including the football game at Mosaic Stadium.″ The alert first issued by Melfort, Saskatchewan RCMP about 7 a.m. was extended hours later to cover Manitoba and Alberta, as the two suspects remained at large. Damien Sanderson, 31, was described as five feet seven inches tall and 155 pounds, and Myles Sanderson, 30, as six-foot-one and 200 pounds. Both have black hair and brown eyes and may be driving a black Nissan Rogue. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said multiple patients were being treated at several sites. “A call for additional staff was issued to respond to the influx of casualties,” authority spokeswoman Anne Linemann said in an email. Mark Oddan, a spokesman with STARS Air Ambulance, said two helicopters were dispatched from Saskatoon and another from Regina. He said two carried patients to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, while the third carried a patient to Royal University from a hospital in Melfort, a short distance southeast of Weldon. Oddan said due to privacy laws, he could not disclose information about their ages, genders or conditions.	2022-09-04T23:24:03+00:00	wate.com	https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/canadian-police-10-dead-15-injured-from-stabbings/
Billionaire Twitter owner Elon Musk is again sounding warning bells on the dangers of artificial intelligence to humanity — and claiming that a popular chatbot has a liberal bias that he plans to counter with his own AI creation. Musk told Fox News host Tucker Carlson in a segment aired Monday night that he plans to create an alternative to the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT that he is calling “TruthGPT,” which will be a "maximum truth-seeking AI that tries to understand the nature of the universe.” The idea, Musk said, is that an AI that wants to understand humanity is less likely to destroy it. Musk also said he's worried that ChatGPT “is being trained to be politically correct.” In the first of a two-part interview with Carlson, Musk also advocated for the regulation of artificial intelligence, saying he's a “big fan.” He called AI “more dangerous” than cars or rockets and said it has the potential to destroy humanity. Separately, Musk has incorporated a new business called X.AI Corp,, according to a Nevada business filing. The website of the Nevada secretary of state’s office says the business was formed on March 9 and lists Musk as its director and his longtime adviser, Jared Birchall, as secretary. Musk has for many years expressed strong opinions about artificial intelligence and has dismissed other tech leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, for having what he has described as a “limited” understanding of the field. Musk was an early investor in OpenAI — the startup behind ChatGPT — and co-chaired its board upon its 2015 founding as a nonprofit AI research lab. But Musk only lasted there for a few years, resigning from the board in early 2018 in a move that the San Francisco startup tied to Tesla’s work on building automated driving systems. “As Tesla continues to become more focused on AI, this will eliminate a potential future conflict for Elon,” OpenAI said in a February 2018 blog post. “I came up with the name and the concept,” Musk told Carlson, lamenting that OpenAI is now closely allied with Microsoft and is no longer a nonprofit. Musk elaborated on his departure in 2019, saying it was also related to his need to focus on engineering problems at Tesla and some differences of opinion with OpenAI’s leaders. It was “just better to part ways on good terms," he said. “Tesla was competing for some of same people as OpenAI & I didn’t agree with some of what OpenAI team wanted to do,” Musk tweeted, without specifying. But there have been questions surrounding the quality of Tesla's AI systems. U.S. safety regulators last month announced an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla suspected of using an automated driving system when it ran into a parked firetruck in California. The firetruck probe is part of a larger investigation by the agency into multiple instances of Teslas using the automaker’s Autopilot system crashing into parked emergency vehicles that are tending to other crashes. NHTSA has become more aggressive in pursuing safety problems with Teslas in the past year, announcing multiple recalls and investigations. In the year after Musk resigned from the board, OpenAI was still far away from working on ChatGPT but publicly unveiled the first generation of its GPT system, on which ChatGPT is founded, and began a major shift to incorporate itself as a for-profit business. By 2020, Musk was tweeting that “OpenAI should be more open” while noting that he had “no control & only very limited insight” into it. At times, he has been complementary. In the days after the Nov. 30 release of ChatGPT, Musk tweeted to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that it is “scary good” and complained that news media wasn’t widely covering it because “ChatGPT is not a far left cause.” Since then, however, Musk has repeatedly highlighted examples that he says show left-wing bias or censorship. Like other chatbots, ChatGPT has filters that try to prevent it from spewing out toxic or offensive answers.	2023-04-18T01:40:08+00:00	springfieldnewssun.com	https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/elon-musk-says-hell-create-truthgpt-to-counter-ai-bias/IZCTENGSBZD4XKGGBMHN56HGMI/
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's annual gala honors Pfizer Chairman & CEO Dr. Albert Bourla and 2020 Nobel laureate Dr. Jennifer Doudna COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 9, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) held its 17th annual Double Helix Medal dinner (DHMD) at the Museum of Natural History in New York City. This year's gala honored Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla and 2020 Nobel laureate Dr. Jennifer A. Doudna. CBS journalist Leslie Stahl returned to emcee the event, which raised a record $5.8 million for biological research. Dr. Bourla spearheaded Pfizer's efforts to develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The company delivered the first FDA-approved vaccine in only eight months. This process usually takes about eight to 10 years. Bourla is now focusing Pfizer's resources across a wide range of therapeutic areas. These include cancer, cardiovascular disease, and inflammatory conditions. "What excites me the most about Pfizer's impact on global health is the scale," Bourla says. "We are changing patients' lives. We are giving hope to people, hope for science—and that's something that gives us a lot of pride." Dr. Doudna earned the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of CRISPR-Cas9. This groundbreaking tool allows scientists to precisely edit DNA. It has revolutionized human and agricultural genetics research. Following CRISPR's widespread adoption, Doudna has emerged as a leading voice on the ethical implications of gene editing. "When I think about new therapeutics that are only possible using CRISPR technology, I'm thinking about ways that we can not just treat a genetic disorder chronically, but can provide a one-and-done cure," Doudna says. "That's so transformative for patients." The 2022 DHMD was chaired by Ms. Jamie Nicholls and Mr. O. Francis Biondi, Ms. Barbara Amonson and Dr. Vincent Della Pietra, Drs. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra and Stephen Della Pietra, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Desmarais, Ms. Elizabeth McCaul and Mr. Francis Ingrassia, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Kelter, Dr. and Mrs. Tomislav Kundic, Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Lindsay, Ms. Ivana Stolnik-Lourie and Dr. Robert Lourie, Dr. and Mrs. Howard L. Morgan, and Drs. Marilyn and James Simons. Since the inaugural gala in 2006, the DHMD has raised over $55 million to support CSHL's biological research and education programs. Notable past honorees include Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Alan Alda. Founded in 1890, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shaped contemporary biomedical research and education with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology and quantitative biology. Home to eight Nobel Prize winners, the private, not-for-profit Laboratory employs 1,000 people including 600 scientists, students, and technicians. For more information, visit www.cshl.edu View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory	2022-11-10T21:28:01+00:00	live5news.com	https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/11/10/17th-cshl-double-helix-medal-dinner-raises-58-million/
'We're here to help': Partnership aims to curb veteran suicide Bernie Tyler said making the transition from service to civilian life can be extremely difficult, especially for Navajo veterans. Bernie Tyler said making the transition from service to civilian life can be extremely difficult, especially for Navajo veterans. Bernie Tyler said making the transition from service to civilian life can be extremely difficult, especially for Navajo veterans. September is national suicide prevention month, and one organization is working to stop veteran suicides. It's called the Diné Naazbaa Partnership program. Diné Naazbaa means "Navajo warrior," and that's precisely its focus. Bernie Tyler is a Navajo veteran and the program lead for the partnership. "Veteran suicide is a tragedy that we aim to end. I came back to the Navajo Nation, where I did work helping veterans," said Tyler. The organization focuses on veteran mental health. As of 2019, 68 veterans commit suicide in New Mexico each year. 252 veterans live on New Mexico streets, and we have almost 145 thousand veterans in our state. "We try to connect with someone before they're in a crisis stage. Their quality of life is most important," said Tyler. Tyler said making the transition from service to civilian life can be extremely difficult, especially for Navajo veterans. Tyler said, "we try to help them and alleviate their stress of making that transition from military to civilian life. The Navajo Nation is behind with many things. One example is technology. I wish everybody had a phone that they could use to call crisis lines. Transportation is another one. The nation doesn't always get veterans where they need to be." A big part of their mission is educating veterans on what they're entitled to. "Knowing what resources are out there and getting on board along with other veterans. To any veteran considering coming home, make that transition. We're here to help," said Tyler. COVID-19 has forced more veterans out onto the street, so the Diné Naazbaa partnership brings resources out to homeless veterans on the street to give them options for help. Although the partnership is Navajo-focused, Tyler told KOAT they help veterans from all backgrounds. To connect with them, you can call 928-910-4225.	2022-09-13T04:45:59+00:00	koat.com	https://www.koat.com/article/partnership-aim-to-curb-veteran-suicide-new-mexico/41183779
WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, June 15, 2022 _____ FLOOD WARNING BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Portland OR 737 AM PDT Mon Jun 13 2022 ...The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Oregon and Washington... Columbia River at Vancouver affecting Clark and Multnomah Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 545 PM PDT. ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WATCH... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Columbia River at Vancouver. * WHEN...From this morning to early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Above 16.0 feet, expect flooding of some islands and low areas, with minor impacts for parks and trails along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:48 AM PDT Monday the stage was 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:48 AM PDT Monday was 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a maximum value of 16.1 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather	2022-06-13T15:10:31+00:00	ourmidland.com	https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/WA-WFO-PORTLAND-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17237939.php
The judge presiding over former President Trump’s case in New York faces a difficult and politically thorny early decision: whether to impose a gag order on Trump and others in the case. A gag order could limit what Trump can say about the case just as he is preparing to use it as part of his campaign messaging, reflecting how the political and legal worlds are colliding in an unprecedented way with the indictment of a former president. Trump in a series of Truth Social posts has already lashed out at District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) and Justice Juan Merchan. Trump warned of “death and destruction” if he were charged, called Merchan a “Trump Hating Judge” on Sunday and has repeatedly smeared Bragg for weeks. “WITCH HUNT, as our once great Country is going to HELL!,” Trump posted as he departed for New York for his arraignment. New York legal experts say those attacks raise the possibility on Tuesday of the judge issuing a gag order, an uncommon but not unprecedented move that would effectively prevent Trump or his attorneys from speaking publicly about the case outside of court filings and proceedings. “The judge wants to keep the decorum of the courtroom,” said Jeremy Saland, a New York criminal defense lawyer and former Manhattan assistant district attorney. “The judge wants this tried in the four corners of the courtroom,” he continued. “This is not a public spectacle. This is a very important case in the sense that every eyeball on the nation is on this, every ear of the nation is on this, and beyond. So there’s a lot riding on this.” The former president announced plans to deliver remarks at Mar-a-Lago Tuesday evening after returning to his Florida residence from Manhattan criminal court. But a gag order potentially throws what that speech includes into question. Trump and his team have already made clear that they plan to use the indictment to rally political support, portraying the former president as a victim of a politically motivated prosecution in fundraising solicitations, social media posts and interviews. Recent polls have shown a majority of Americans believe the indictment was at least somewhat politically motivated, a feeling Trump and his team will try to exploit to shore up support. Trump’s legal and campaign teams are said to be preparing for the possibility of a gag order, and they have indicated they would push back on it as restrictive of Trump’s First Amendment rights. “President Trump stands for transparency and our American Constitution, and any attempt to prevent him, the leading candidate for President, from exercising his First Amendment right is a tyrannical, third-world country move which further proves that this is nothing more than a political witch-hunt utilizing a weaponized justice system,” a Trump campaign spokesperson said in a statement. “All Americans should be concerned about their rights being violated and any attempt to obstruct President Trump’s right to use his voice in order to speak truth to power should never be tolerated,” the spokesperson added. “The whole targeted crusade is a complete political farce by the Manhattan DA meant to manipulate and interfere with an election against President Trump and his supporters.” Jay Sekulow, an attorney who defended Trump in his first impeachment trial but is not part of his current legal team, argued Monday on his radio show that the court could look at other mitigating efforts before resorting to a gag order. When asked about Trump’s recent posts on Sunday morning talk shows, Trump attorney Joe Tacopina put some daylight between him and his client. “What he’s been through, quite frankly, I don’t blame him for feeling the way he feels,” Tacopina said on ABC’s “This Week.” “You’re asking me my opinion,” he continued. “Do I think the judge is biased? Of course not. How could I subscribe to that when I’ve had no interactions with this judge that would lead me to believe he’s biased.” The gag order would be intended to prevent tainting a jury pool but also would follow authorities installing barricades and strict security measures around the courthouse and the district attorney’s office. Those efforts began before the indictment as Trump’s rhetoric heated up. Catherine Christian, who spent more than 20 years in the Manhattan district attorney’s office and now is in private practice, said security has been brought to a new level beyond even past high-profile cases, like Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes trial. “I never, all the years I was there, felt that except for 9/11, when I was actually downtown at that time,” Christian said. “But it wasn’t because I thought someone was coming after the DA’s office. You’re going to do your job, but I can’t imagine what it’s like to be walking out and you see barricades around the office. Or you see on Tuesday all this police presence, and it’s a little nerve wracking.” The New York Times last week photographed Susan Hoffinger, who leads the office’s investigation division, and other top prosecutors in the probe surrounded by security guards. “My goodness,” reacted Christian, who indicated she knew Hoffinger well and had never seen her need security like this. But Christian noted a gag order still wouldn’t end all of the rhetoric since it’s not just Trump himself who is attacking Bragg. “He can’t really be responsible for Lindsey Graham and all these other people,” Christian said.	2023-04-11T17:24:08+00:00	wivb.com	https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/hill-politics/will-trump-be-muzzled-judge-faces-critical-gag-order-choice/
Deputies say they discovered underground bunker filled with guns, drugs at RV facility WADDELL, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) – Deputies say a mother and son duo were busted for stealing power for their underground bunker, filled with drugs and guns, right underneath their RV storage facility in Waddell, Arizona, on Tuesday. Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies had been investigating the Hole in One RV, Boat & Toy Storage for over a year. They said the owners, 61-year-old Laura Swink and her son, 35-year-old Steven Swink II, were suspected of stealing power from a nearby APS box. Investigators said they found an underground bunker while they searched the storage facility. The bunker had shipping container boxes stacked together to create a three-level building, with a scissor jack elevator and tunnel ladders inside. Deputies said they found 36 guns, a pound of methamphetamine, an ounce of cocaine, a half-ounce of psychedelic mushrooms and 200 pill capsules. Investigators also said they found $240,000 in cash and $700,000 worth of gold and silver. The duo were using the stolen electricity to power the bunker, deputies said. The mother and son were taken into custody and booked on felony theft of services charges, criminal damage and obtaining utilities fraudulently. Copyright 2022 Arizona’s Family via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.	2022-10-29T02:17:12+00:00	wafb.com	https://www.wafb.com/2022/10/29/deputies-say-they-discovered-underground-bunker-filled-with-guns-drugs-rv-facility/
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Australia hikes key interest rate to 3.6% to fight inflation CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate by another quarter-point to 3.6% as it continues trying to tame inflation. It was the 10th rate rise in a row by the Reserve Bank of Australia and brings interest rates to their highest point in 11 years. The increase will put more pressure on homeowners, with many already paying out hundreds of dollars each month more on their mortgages than they were a year ago. The bank has been trying to counter inflation, which came in at a hotter-than-expected 7.8% in the December quarter, its highest level since 1990. The bank has an inflation target range of between 2% and 3%.	2023-03-07T08:10:11+00:00	keyt.com	https://keyt.com/news/2023/03/06/australia-hikes-key-interest-rate-to-3-6-to-fight-inflation/
Jan. 23, 1984—April 28, 2023 HOUSTON, Texas — Grant Scott McCracken, 39, of Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Florida in a drowning accident. He was born in Sun Valley, Idaho, to Jack Scott and Shirley McCracken on January 23, 1984, and was raised in Jerome. Services were held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Bradshaw-Carter Memorial and Funeral Services in Houston. Please visit www.bradshawcarter.com to read more or to leave a message on Grant’s tribute page.	2023-05-09T05:58:28+00:00	magicvalley.com	https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/grant-scott-mccracken/article_0d698f14-3293-5afb-8dc9-76501036c2ac.html
Manuel Margot Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Tigers - April 2 Published: Apr. 2, 2023 at 7:27 AM EDT\|Updated: 48 minutes ago The Tampa Bay Rays and Manuel Margot, who went 0-for-3 last time in action, take on Joey Wentz and the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field, Sunday at 1:10 PM ET. He had a hitless performance in his most recent game (0-for-3) against the Tigers. Manuel Margot Game Info & Props vs. the Tigers - Game Day: Sunday, April 2, 2023 - Game Time: 1:10 PM ET - Stadium: Tropicana Field - Live Stream: Watch this game on fuboTV! - Tigers Starter: Joey Wentz - TV Channel: BSSUN - Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208) - Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +675) - RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200) - Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +145) Looking to place a prop bet on Manuel Margot? Check out what's available at BetMGM and sign up with this link! Manuel Margot At The Plate (2022) - Margot hit .274 with 18 doubles, two triples, four home runs and 25 walks. - Margot picked up a hit in 68.1% of his games last season (62 of 91), with at least two hits in 24 of them (26.4%). - He homered in four of 91 games in 2022 (4.4%), including 1.1% of his trips to the dish. - In 34 of 91 games last year (37.4%), Margot drove in a run, and nine of those games (9.9%) included two or more RBIs. He had three or more RBIs in three contests. - He scored in 27 of 91 games last season, with multiple runs in eight of those games. Ready to play FanDuel Daily Fantasy? Get in the game using our link. Manuel Margot Home/Away Batting Splits (2022) Tigers Pitching Rankings (2022) - The pitching staff for the Tigers had a collective 7.6 K/9 last season, which ranked 25th in the league. - The Tigers' 4.06 team ERA ranked 21st among all MLB pitching staffs. - The Tigers allowed the 10th-fewest home runs in baseball (167 total, one per game). - Wentz will start for the Tigers, his first of the season. - The 25-year-old lefty started and threw 4 2/3 innings when he last appeared on Sunday, Oct. 2 against the Minnesota Twins. - In his seven appearances last season he compiled a 2-2 record, had a 3.03 ERA, and a 1.102 WHIP. © 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved.	2023-04-02T12:15:56+00:00	mysuncoast.com	https://www.mysuncoast.com/sports/betting/2023/04/02/manuel-margot-mlb-player-prop-bets/
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American Gladiators was a competition show that pitted amateur athletes against each other and gladiators and was extremely popular back when it debuted in 1989. ESPN Films and Vince Studios have executive produced a two-part film that covers the reality show competition. “30 for 30: The American Gladiators Documentary” part 1 will premiere Tuesday, May 30 at 8:30 p.m. Part 2 will be showcased on Wednesday, May 31 at 9 p.m. For those who have cut the traditional cable cord and are opting for a streaming service can view the show live on FuboTV or SlingTV, both of which offer free trials to new subscribers. Following the premiere, the show will also be immediately available on ESPN+. It will present along with the rest of the 30 for 30 library. Those that will be interviewed during the two-part documentary include series creator Johnny Ferraro, Deron McBee (‘Malibu’), Michael Horton (‘Gemini’), Lynn ‘Red’ Williams (‘Sabre’), the late William Billy Smith (‘Thunder’), and Salina Bartunek (‘Elektra’). Where to find ESPN You can find which channel ESPN is on by using the channel finders here: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish. For those without cable, watch with these streaming services You can watch the show on FuboTV that offers access to your favorite TV shows, live sports events and more. There’s a free trial when you sign up. SlingTV is the first app-based TV that offered live streaming, and ESPN is available through their main plans. More about Fubo FuboTV offers and 7-day free trial and starts at $70 per month for access to MTV and more than 120 other news, entertainment and sports channels under the Pro Plan; you can also upgrade to the Elite package ($80 monthly) which includes more than 180 channels and over 130 events in 4K. Both plans let you record TV shows, movies, games and more and watch on unlimited screens. More about SlingTV SlingTV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. Watch live shows wherever you are, at home or on the go. Subscribers will also get half off their first month. The 2 main plans — Sling Orange and Sling Blue — offer 30+ channels for $40 a month, or $55 combined. Sling’s two main offerings are Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Each plan is available to stream for $40 a month. You can also combine the two for $55 a month, giving you access to around 50 channels. Sling is currently offering the first month for only $20.	2023-05-30T19:45:03+00:00	pennlive.com	https://www.pennlive.com/life/2023/05/how-to-watch-espns-30-for-30-the-american-gladiators-documentary-online-without-cable.html
CDC panel recommends US seniors get souped-up flu vaccines NEW YORK (AP) — Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines because regular shots don’t provide them enough protection, a federal advisory panel said Wednesday. The panel unanimously recommended certain flu vaccines that might offer more or longer protection for seniors, whose weakened immune systems don’t respond as well to traditional shots. Options include: Fluzone High-Dose, Fluad with an immune booster, or Flublok which is made with insect cells instead of chicken eggs. The panel’s recommendations usually are adopted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and become the government’s guidance for U.S. doctors and their patients. This would be the first time the government has stated a flu vaccine preference for older adults. U.S. officials currently say that all Americans 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Flu shots tend to be less effective than other common vaccinations, but they have often been particularly disappointing in seniors. Health officials say there is persuasive research indicating some of the new shots work better in older adults, especially at preventing flu-related hospitalizations. Studies are limited, though, and there’s little research comparing the three new versions. “These influenza vaccines are better but are not yet the home run that we would love to have,” said panel member Dr. Helen Keipp Talbot of Vanderbilt University, The new shots have caught on. About 80% of Medicare beneficiaries get the souped-up vaccines each year, mostly the high-dose one, officials said. The new versions can cost roughly three times more than standard flu shots, but they are covered by insurance programs. Panel members said seniors should get regular flu shots if the newer ones aren’t available. Also on Wednesday, CDC officials reported the flu vaccine didn’t work all that well this past winter, when most illness were caused by a flu strain that vaccines traditionally do a relatively poor job protecting against. The vaccine was 35% effective in preventing flu symptoms severe enough to require a doctor visit. It was about 44% effective in children, and lower in adults. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	2022-06-22T21:20:34+00:00	wcjb.com	https://www.wcjb.com/2022/06/22/cdc-panel-recommends-us-seniors-get-souped-up-flu-vaccines/
UK breaks record for highest temperature as Europe sizzles LONDON (AP) — Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe. The national weather forecaster predicted it would get hotter still in a country ill prepared for such extremes. The typically temperate nation is the latest to be walloped by unusually hot, dry weather that has triggered wildfires from Portugal to the Balkans and led to hundreds of heat-related deaths. Images of flames racing toward a French beach and Britons sweltering have driven home concerns about climate change. The U.K. Met Office weather agency registered a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees at Coningsby in eastern England. AP source: Biden holds off on climate emergency declaration WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote his efforts to combat climate change. But a person familiar with the president's plans says he will stop short of issuing an emergency declaration that would unlock federal resources to deal with the issue. Biden has been under pressure to issue an emergency declaration after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia pulled out of negotiations over climate legislation. Biden has been trying to signal to Democratic voters that he’s aggressively tackling global warming at a time when some of his supporters have despaired about the lack of progress. Biden could announce other steps on climate change but the White House hasn't released details. People are also reading… Former White House aides to testify at next Jan. 6 hearing WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committee’s hearing Thursday as the panel examines what Donald Trump was doing as his supporters broke into the Capitol, according to a person familiar with the plans. Matthew Pottinger and Sarah Matthews are expected to testify, according to the person, who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and requested anonymity. Pottinger is a former deputy national security adviser and Matthews is a former press aide. Both resigned immediately after the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection that interrupted the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory. Putin holds talks in Tehran with leaders of Iran, Turkey TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Iran on a trip intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow’s challenge to the United States and Europe during its grinding campaign in Ukraine. It is only his second trip abroad since Russian tanks rolled into its neighboring country in February. Putin is scheduled to hold talks with Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about some of the most pressing issues facing the region. That includes the conflict in Syria and a U.N.-backed proposal to resume exports of Ukrainian grain to ease the global food crisis. Mississippi clinic drops challenge of near-ban on abortion JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s last abortion clinic has dropped its lawsuit that sought to block the state from enforcing a law that bans most abortions. The action Tuesday came a day after clinic owner Diane Derzis told The Associated Press that she had sold Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The facility was at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade. One of the clinic's attorneys, Rob McDuff, says because the clinic is not in a position to reopen, it no longer has a basis to pursue the lawsuit. The clinic, known as the Pink House, stopped doing abortions July 6. Jurors see gruesome video of Florida school shooting FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jurors in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz are being shown graphic video of him murdering 17 people inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Many held their hands to their faces as they saw the 15-minute recording. Some squirmed. One juror looked up at Cruz with his eyes wide. The video was shown despite defense objections that it could inflame the jury against Cruz. The judge said it accurately reflects what happened, and doesn't unfairly prejudice his case. Cruz has pleaded guilty to 17 counts of murder, and 17 more of attempted murder. The jury must decide on death or life in prison. No injuries after transformer catches fire at Hoover Dam BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — Officials say no one was injured when a transformer at Hoover Dam briefly caught fire Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the Bureau of Reclamation said the fire ignited around 10 a.m. and was extinguished about half an hour later. She said there is no risk to the power grid and power is still being generated. Police in Boulder City, Nevada, has previously said they were headed to the Hoover Dam after reports of an explosion Tuesday morning. Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be a fire or explosion in a building near the base of the dam. Boulder City officials said on Twitter that the fire was out before the fire department arrived. Scars of COVID persist for sickest survivors, their families While more than 1 million people in the United States died of COVID-19, many more survived ICU stays that have left them with a host of health issues. One survivor is Freddy Fernandez, who was hospitalized for five months and nearly died several times. He's home with his family, but still can't go back to work, and relies on oxygen to breathe. His family says that as the world moves on and mask mandates fall away, COVID-19 is not gone for them. They're left dealing with the long-term consequences. House to vote on same-sex marriage, responding to high court WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is ready to vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages. Tuesday's vote stands as a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court, whose conservative majority in overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access signaled that other rights may be in jeopardy. While the Respect for Marriage Act is expected to pass the House, it is almost certain to stall in the Senate, where most Republicans would surely block it. But it's part of a political strategy setting up an election-year roll call that will force all lawmakers, Republicans and Democrats, to go on the record with their views on the high-profile social issue. Election 2022: Maryland voting for successor to Gov. Hogan ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — With Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan term-limited, the highly competitive contest to replace him has drawn the attention of former President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and even Oprah Winfrey. As voters on Tuesday choose nominees in statewide, legislative and congressional races, the pivotal governor’s race takes top billing. Hogan is a rare two-term Republican governor in a Democratic-leaning state, and he won plaudits from both sides of the aisle for his bipartisan approach and his willingness to challenge Trump. Hogan has endorsed a former Cabinet member in the Republican primary, while Trump has backed a state legislator who tried to impeach Hogan.	2022-07-19T19:32:52+00:00	wcfcourier.com	https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/ap-news-summary-at-2-55-p-m-edt/article_bf86325c-771d-5053-be00-cee52500cd91.html
NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To help keep pace with continuously changing technology risks, a very dynamic cyber insurance market, and continued demand for cyber insurance protection, AXA XL's cyber insurance business announced the creation of two new roles and several regional underwriting management appointments. Rachel Rossini has assumed a new role as Product Manager for Cyber and Technology E&O, and Vern Suckerman is stepping into to the newly created role of U.S. Head of Complex Accounts. According to Jeremy Gittler, AXA XL's head of cyber insurance in the Americas, "As digital threats grow more sophisticated and malicious, we keep enhancing our underwriting approach to help our clients manage cyber risks. These new roles will help us direct more focus on our growth strategy and find innovative ways to address our clients' more complicated cyber & tech E&O risks." In her new role, Rachel will lead our go-to-market strategy in the US cyber insurance market. After graduating Villanova University, Rachel began her insurance industry career in 2014 as a graduate trainee at Hiscox quickly gravitating to cyber underwriting. She joined AXA XL in 2018, most recently serving as Cyber Underwriting Manager for AXA XL's West Zone, out of Los Angeles. In this role, Vern will apply his nearly 20 years of cyber insurance, and 30 years of E&O underwriting experience and take the lead on underwriting accounts with the most complex cyber and E&O exposures and build appropriate insurance program structures. Joining AXA in 2012, Vern has spent more than a decade helping build AXA XL's cyber insurance business. He is a graduate of Illinois State University, and he holds an RPLU designation. "Our market leadership is the result of our strong bench of cyber underwriting talent," noted Jeremy. "As Rachel and Vern take on these new roles, we're pleased to announce some well-earned regional management promotions and to welcome back a former team member." Greg Chambers has been promoted to assume Vern's former role as Underwriting Manager for AXA XL's Central Zone. Greg brings nearly 20 years of insurance brokering and underwriting experience to his new role. He will be responsible for managing and underwriting both new and renewal business throughout the Central part of the U.S. Greg joined AXA XL in 2015 after tenure as a broker with Marsh and an underwriter with CNA. He is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Adam Jaffer has rejoined AXA XL to assume the role of Underwriting Manager for AXA XL's West Zone, assuming the role formerly held by Rachel. Adam returned to AXA XL after a brief tenure with Corvus. Adam previously spent five years with AXA XL's cyber team. He began his career as an IT technician before applying his IT knowledge to cyber underwriting. He graduated from St. John's University. Erik Barnes has been promoted to Underwriting Manager for the Northeast. Erik began his underwriting career at Ironshore before joining AXA XL in 2018. He began his insurance career in Major Accounts support at Conner Strong & Buckelew in Philadelphia. Erik earned his undergraduate degree in Risk Management and Insurance from Temple University's Fox School of Business. Follow AXA XL on Twitter and on LinkedIn. ABOUT AXA XL AXA XL, the property & casualty and specialty risk division of AXA, provides insurance and risk management products and services for mid-sized companies through to large multinationals, and reinsurance solutions to insurance companies globally. We partner with those who move the world forward. To learn more, visit www.axaxl.com ABOUT AXA XL INSURANCE AXA XL Insurance offers property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty insurance solutions to mid-sized companies through to large multinationals globally. We partner with those who move the world forward. To learn more, visit www.axaxl.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AXA XL	2022-07-19T15:13:18+00:00	kcbd.com	https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2022/07/19/axa-xl-announces-new-cyber-insurance-roles-regional-management-appointments-us/
National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month: Elo GPS Is Safeguarding Vehicles Nationwide IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, Elo GPS, a leading vehicle theft recovery system, continues to make significant strides in protecting vehicles and providing invaluable peace of mind to owners across the nation. As the issue of vehicle theft gains attention during this important month of awareness, Elo GPS remains steadfast in its commitment to provide law enforcement agencies and vehicle owners with unparalleled support in the swift recovery of stolen vehicles. In one terrifying incident in Wichita Falls, after being robbed at gunpoint in her own driveway, a Wichita Falls woman found herself unable to remember her license plate number but was able to log into her Elo GPS account to share the vehicle's real-time location with the Wichita Falls Police Department. The Elo GPS App keeps drivers connected to their car in real-time, so they're always aware of where and how their car is being driven. Officers used this information to swiftly recover the vehicle and arrest the suspect. In another incident in Seattle this month, a suspected AirBnB Burglar was apprehended due to the data provided by the vehicle owner's Elo GPS account. The suspect was able to break-in to a second story AirBnB being rented by three women, ages 18-23, sneaking past the building's ring cameras undetected. Personal items were taken including electronics, jewelry, and a victim's car keys, and with them, her car. Police were able to keep track of every turn the suspect made through the vehicle owner's Elo GPS account to corner the suspect and bring them into custody. Elo GPS is designed to keep vehicle owners constantly connected to their cars in real-time, providing them with crucial information about the vehicle's whereabouts and usage plus early theft detection alerts for unauthorized movement. When shared with law enforcement agencies, this location data enables them to respond quickly and efficiently, resulting in an average recovery time of just under four hours for vehicles with Elo GPS systems. Recent statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) have underscored the need for robust vehicle theft prevention and recovery solutions. Vehicle thefts nationwide have shockingly surpassed one million for the first time since 2008. And with only 13.8% of vehicle theft cases solved, a theft prevention and recovery system is more important than ever. Elo GPS, provided by Connected Dealer Services, offers a 24/7 Stolen Recovery Hotline with expert recovery specialists on standby to guide customers through the stressful reporting and recovery process and help coordinate with law enforcement on their behalf. Thieves continually look for new ways to steal vehicles, as evidenced by the Hyundai/KIA TikTok Challenge. And today, with a vehicle stolen every 36 seconds, more law enforcement agencies encourage consumers to install theft recovery devices. The Arlington Texas Police Department says, "[vehicle theft] is a serious crime because it usually leads to somebody evading in the car ...You can purchase an alarm system or look at GPS tracking that are both affordable options to keep an eye on your car." Beyond just recovery, Elo GPS significantly reduces the likelihood of costly damages that may not be covered by insurance, as it expedites the recovery process, minimizing the time the stolen vehicle spends in the hands of criminals and increasing the changes of recovering the vehicle without major damages. To learn more about the benefits of Elo GPS and how it can safeguard your vehicle, contact your nearest dealer or visit our website at www.elogps.com. About Elo GPS: Elo GPS by Connected Dealer Services is a cutting-edge vehicle theft recovery system that leverages advanced GPS technology to empower vehicle owners and aid law enforcement agencies in recovering stolen vehicles. With a mission to protect vehicles and provide peace of mind, Elo GPS continues to be at the forefront of safeguarding the nation's automobiles. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Elo GPS	2023-07-27T20:04:09+00:00	uppermichiganssource.com	https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2023/07/27/elo-gps-tracks-down-stolen-cars-airbnb-burglar-gunpoint-robbery/
BRUSSELS (AP) — A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates. The Barry Callebaut company said Thursday that its plant in Wieze – which it says is the world’s largest chocolate factory – shut down all production lines as a precaution while the contamination is investigated. Barry Callebaut produces chocolate for multiple brands sold around the world. The salmonella was detected Monday, and all chocolate products made at the plant were placed on hold pending investigation, the company said. It identified lecithin, an emulsifier routinely used in making chocolates, as the source of the contamination. The company said it informed Belgian food safety authorities and is contacting customers who might have contaminated products in their possession. It is unclear whether any consumers have reported being sickened by the chocolates. Earlier this year, at least 200 reported cases of salmonella were believed linked to chocolate Easter eggs made in another Belgian plant operated by Italian company Ferrero.	2022-07-01T00:51:32+00:00	pix11.com	https://pix11.com/ap-health/belgium-chocolate-factory-shut-after-salmonella-infection/
NexPoint Seeks to Engage with UDFI Board to Maximize Shareholder Value DALLAS, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Advisors, L.P., investment adviser to the NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust ("NXDT" and together with affiliated entities "NexPoint"), announced today that it submitted a letter to the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of United Development Funding IV ("UDFI" or the "Company") on May 24, 2022, requesting that the Board engage in a constructive dialogue with NexPoint with the goal of maximizing shareholder value for the benefit of all UDFI shareholders. As the largest shareholder of UDFI, NexPoint has previously raised issues about the management of UDFI by UMTH General Services, LP (the "Advisor") and its principals, and oversight of UDFI by the Board, and sought to engage the Board in a dialogue that could result in steps to return the Company to a path toward value creation. The Board has ignored NexPoint's requests to date. The latest request, included in the letter dated May 24, 2022, renews NexPoint's appeal for Board engagement following the conviction and sentencing of several principal officers of the Advisor and new evidence of impermissible indemnification payments on behalf of such individuals in connection with violations of the US federal securities laws and UDFI's failure to disclose such indemnification payments. A copy of the May 24, 2022 letter can be found here: NexPoint Letter to UDFI Board RE: Request for Board Engagement On January 21, 2022, Hollis Greenlaw, Cara Obert, Ben Wissink, and Brandon Jester, each of whom was an officer and/or employee of the Advisor (with Greenlaw and Obert also being CEO and CFO, respectively, of UDFI), were convicted of fraud by a federal jury. The jury found the four officers guilty on all ten counts of the indictment, which included securities fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution. A sentencing hearing was held on May 20, 2022, which resulted in the defendants receiving federal prison sentences ranging from three to seven years. The conviction and subsequent sentencing are the latest developments in a long list of charges and complaints surrounding UDFI and its Advisor and their respective leadership. In the letter to the UDFI Board, NexPoint highlights, among other things: - The Board's abject failure to cause the Company to provide its shareholders with material information for over six years; - The Board's approval of using UDFI shareholder money to pay individual disgorgement, pre-judgment interest, and legal fees arising from SEC and criminal securities fraud cases against the UDFI and/or Advisor principals—despite a clear and unequivocal provision in the Advisory Agreement between UDFI and the Advisor prohibiting indemnification of amounts arising from securities law violations; - The Board's failure to cause UDFI to disclose to shareholders and the markets UDFI's payment of $7.2 million of disgorgement and pre-judgment interest on behalf of individual executives and employees of the Advisor who were ordered by a Federal judge to pay those amounts individually; and - The Board's failure to consider termination of the Advisory Agreement in the face of the multitude of bad acts alleged and proven that arose from the conduct of the Advisor and its principals in the management of UDFI's business. In the letter, NexPoint also reminds the Board of shareholders' expectations that the Board will fulfill its statutory duties, protect assets, and abide by existing contracts. In light of these recent developments, NexPoint is renewing its appeal to the Board to engage with NexPoint and return the Company to a path toward value creation for the benefit of all UDFI shareholders. About NexPoint Advisors, L.P. NexPoint Advisors, L.P. is an SEC-registered adviser on the NexPoint alternative investment platform. It serves as the adviser to a suite of funds and investment vehicles, including a closed-end fund, interval fund, business development company, and various real estate vehicles. For more information visit www.nexpoint.com. Media Contact Lucy Bannon lbannon@nexpoint.com View original content: SOURCE NexPoint Advisors, L.P.	2022-05-27T13:56:51+00:00	wlox.com	https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/05/27/nexpoint-sends-letter-united-development-funding-iv-udfi-board-trustees-renewing-request-board-engagement/
WARREN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — An Indiana man has been banned from hunting in the Hoosier State for life — a sentencing that’s the first of its kind in Indiana, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. West Lafayette resident Hanson Pusey, 25, was found to be illegally hunting wild turkeys in seven states, according to officials with the department. He was sentenced Thursday to what the DNR called a “lifetime hunting suspension,” along with home detention, probation, and payment of fines in each state. Indiana Conservation Officers began an investigation into Pusey in the spring of 2020, when they learned he had been hunting turkeys even after his privileges were suspended in March 2019. DNR said investigators used advanced “surveillance techniques” to monitor Pusey and gather evidence of the hunter poaching in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Indiana. In addition, Pusey was found to be helping friends and family members poach turkeys, the DNR’s surveillance revealed. During a search of Pusey’s house, officers found he’d kept the spent shotgun shells, identifying the states and dates he harvested turkeys. Officers documented finding 83 spent casings in a collection that dated back to 2012. Fourteen of those were dated within three months of his first hunting suspension in 2019. In addition to Pusey’s lifetime hunting ban in Indiana, the state’s DNR said punishments for various charges from the other states included $4,125 in fines and costs and an eight-year hunting license suspension in Pennsylvania; $324 in fines and costs and an indefinite suspension in Connecticut; $700 in fines and costs and license suspension during probation in Massachusetts; $2,335 in fines and costs in Georgia; $278 in fines and costs in North Carolina; and $525 in fines and costs in Tennessee. Pusey was charged again in February for hunting without permission and theft of a trail camera card in Warren County, Indiana, DNR officials said, despite the ongoing 2020 investigation and his convictions in the other states.	2022-11-15T17:10:34+00:00	wboy.com	https://www.wboy.com/news/national/lifetime-hunting-ban-for-man-found-guilty-of-illegal-hunting-practices-across-7-states/
NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz Llp announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Teladoc Health, Inc. ("Teladoc" or the "Company") (NYSE: TDOC) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-04687, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Teladoc securities between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials. If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Teladoc securities during the Class Period, you have until August 5, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. Teladoc provides virtual healthcare services in the U.S. and internationally through Business-to-Business and Direct-to-Consumer ("D2C") distribution channels. The Company offers its customers various virtual products and services addressing, among other medical issues, mental health through its BetterHelp D2C product, and chronic conditions. Teladoc touts itself as "the first and only company to provide a comprehensive and integrated whole person virtual healthcare solution that both provides and enables care for a full spectrum of clinical conditions[.]" Despite recent market concerns over new entrants to the telehealth field, such Amazon.com, Inc. and Walmart Inc., the Company has continued to assure investors of the Company's dominant market position in the industry. In fact, as recently as February 2022, Teladoc forecasted full year ("FY") 2022 revenue of $2.55 - $2.65 billion, as well as adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") of $330 - $355 million, on anticipated continued growth through its competitive advantages. The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. On April 27, 2022, Teladoc announced its first quarter ("Q1") 2022 financial results, including revenue of $565.4 million, which missed consensus estimates by $3.23 million, and "[n]et loss per share of $41.58, primarily driven by [a] non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $6.6 billion or $41.11 per share[.]" Additionally, the Company revised its FY 2022 revenue guidance to $2.4 - $2.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $240 - $265 million "to reflect dynamics we are currently experiencing in the [D2C] mental health and chronic condition markets." On a conference call with investors and analysts that day to discuss Teladoc's Q1 2022 results, Defendants largely attributed the Company's poor performance, revised FY 2022 guidance, and $6.6 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge to increased competition in its BetterHelp and chronic care businesses. On this news, Teladoc's stock price fell $22.48 per share, or 40.15%, to close at $33.51 per share on April 28, 2022. Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com CONTACT: Robert S. 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The Marshfield Village Store, which sits at the junction of two country highways in a tiny Vermont town, has become a little bit of everything in recent days as residents struggle to recover from historic floods that battered the state. First the shop in Marshfield, about 45 miles (70 kilometers) east of the state’s biggest city, Burlington, served as a shelter for about three dozen people. By Friday it was a distribution center for much-needed fresh water and a go-to for supplies. “We’re about to start putting it out more formally, if there are other folks who haven’t been able to get the support that they need yet, so that we can get equipment and volunteers to them, emergency medication, work on their properties, that’s where we’re at right now,” said Michelle Eddleman McCormick, the store’s general manager. Storms dumped up to two months’ worth of rain in a couple of days in parts of the region earlier this week, surpassing the amount that fell when Tropical Storm Irene blew through in 2011 and caused major flooding. Officials called this week’s flooding the state’s worst natural disaster since floods in 1927, and some suggested storms like this showed the impacts of climate change. More rain is expected in the coming days, and Vermont authorities said Saturday that brings the possibility of landslides. The flooding has been blamed for one death: Stephen Davoll, 63, drowned in his home Wednesday in Barre, a central Vermont city of about 8,500 people, according to Vermont Emergency Management spokesman Mark Bosma. He urged people to continue taking extra care as they return to their homes and repair damage. “The loss of a Vermonter is always painful, but it is particularly so this week,” U.S. Sen. Peter Welch said in statement. It was the second flood-related death stemming from a storm system and epic flooding in the Northeast this week. The first was in upstate New York, where a woman was swept away by floodwaters in Fort Montgomery, a small Hudson River community about 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of New York City. President Joe Biden on Friday approved Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s request for a major disaster declaration to provide federal support. Scott also said late Friday he has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a disaster designation for the state due to damage to crops. Farms were hit hard, just after many growers endured a hard freeze in May. It’s expected to “destroy a large share of our produce and livestock feed,” Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts said at a news conference. It was too soon to determine damage costs, he said. “In our mountainous state, much of our most fertile farmland lies in river valleys, and countless fields of corn, hay, vegetables, fruit, and pasture were swamped and buried,” Scott said. Assessors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency were scheduled to begin inspecting hard hit areas of Vermont on Saturday. That will help determine who will qualify for government assistance. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is also scheduled to arrive in the state next week to survey flood damage. The state and others in the Northeast, including New Hampshire and Maine, are bracing for more wet weather expected to hit Sunday and into next week. The New Hampshire Department of Safety and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services said they are closely monitoring water levels across the state. “We don’t know the extent of some of these storms,” Scott said. Many communities have been in touch with Vermont emergency management officials, but state officials said Friday they hadn’t yet heard from about two to three dozen of them. National Guard troops were sent to establish contact. The state also announced centers will open to help flood survivors recover this weekend in Barre and Ludlow, a southern Vermont ski village. Most emergency shelters have emptied, with fewer than 70 people remaining. The focus has shifted to providing food and water and repairing infrastructure, including dozens of closed roads. State officials estimated 23 water treatment plants were either flooded or discharged untreated sewage into waterways. Ludlow residents have mostly returned home and were able to get electricity and water, Municipal Manager Brendan McNamara said. All roads into town previously cut off by flooding are now accessible. But plenty of challenges remained. The post office and wastewater treatment plant were heavily damaged. The main grocery store and several restaurants were closed due to damages. In their place, scores of pop-up pantries emerged to provide fresh meals. The community center has served as a clearinghouse for water, food and medicines donated by volunteers streaming into town. “You walk up and down the street, and any place that wasn’t hit has a sign out front — free food. Please come and get,” McNamara said. “That tells me we have one heck of a community.” As of Friday about 5,200 people statewide had registered to help relief efforts through the state emergency management agency and an online volunteer recruitment effort, according to Philip Kolling, director of SerVermont. “What we are doing does not even begin to capture all of the volunteers being organized through local organizations, towns and informal networks, and we encourage those local efforts as they often can address critical needs more quickly,” Kolling said. Some volunteers offered to drive for the charity Meals on Wheels or take people to medical appointments, others to assist with general cleanup. In Ludlow, Calcutta’s restaurant was preparing meals for first responders, volunteers and anyone else who might need one. The large banquet room was set up with cots, water and toiletries. “There’s plenty of work that needs to be done to get us back to normal,” said Michael Reyes, who works for a hospitality group that owns the restaurant. With more rain coming, it’s critical that residents adhere to safety restrictions as they dig out of the storm, said Miro Weinberger, mayor of Burlington, Vermont’s largest city. “We continue to operate under a state of emergency, and more heavy rain is expected Sunday. Again, I urge you to heed all road closures and all directions from state and local officials, including to stay away from the river banks, brooks, and streams where flash floods can happen quickly,” Weinberger said. ___ McCormack reported from Concord, New Hampshire, and Whittle reported from Portland, Maine. Associated Press reporters Lisa Rathke in Marshfield and Michael Casey in Boston contributed.	2023-07-15T23:29:21+00:00	upmatters.com	https://www.upmatters.com/news/ap-us-news/ap-vermont-starts-long-road-to-recovery-from-historic-floods-helped-by-army-of-volunteers/
PHOENIX, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) ("Renren" or the "Company"), an operator of several US-based SaaS businesses, today announced that its board of directors declared a special cash distribution in connection with the settlement contemplated by the Stipulation of Settlement, dated as of October 7, 2021 and as amended on May 27, 2022 (the "Stipulation"). As previously announced, the New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division entered the Final Order and Judgment on June 9, 2022 (the "June 9 Final Order"), which, among other things, approves the Stipulation and the transactions contemplated thereby. The June 9 Final Order became final as of October 20, 2022 following a withdrawal of appeal by certain parties. The special cash distribution will be paid from a settlement account funded by the Defendants (as defined in the Stipulation) in its entirety without any contribution from Renren and thus will not impact Renren's financial position, liquidity or profitability. Renren will continue to operate its several SaaS businesses before and after the special cash distribution, and it intends to remain a public company listed on The New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"). A total of US$300 million has been contributed into the settlement account by the Defendants. After reductions for certain settlement expenses, including attorneys' fees and expenses awarded by the court to the plaintiffs' counsel, approximately US$247.1 million will be available for distribution from the settlement account. The special cash distribution is payable to all holders of Renren's Class A ordinary shares (including those in the form of Renren American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), each one (1) ADS currently representing 45 Renren Class A ordinary shares) of record as of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 21, 2022 (the "Record Date"), other than the Defendants and D&O Releasees (each as specifically identified in the Stipulation). The amount of the special cash distribution is US$0.7013 per Class A ordinary share, or US$31.5585 per ADS, in each case, prior to deduction of applicable taxes, fees and expenses. Pursuant to the Renren ADS Deposit Agreement (as amended), the Depositary will charge a special cash distribution fee of US$0.05 per ADS held, which will be borne by the holders of ADSs. The special cash distribution is expected to be paid on December 21, 2022. Due bill period is expected to run from November 18, 2022 to December 21, 2022. Due bills function to track trades of stock in the interim period and ensure the right stock holder receives the special distribution. In order to receive the special cash distribution, you must continue to hold your Renren ADSs at least through the market close on the special cash distribution payment date, which is expected to be December 21, 2022. According to the NYSE, the Ex-Dividend date for NYSE trading will be December 22, 2022. The Ex-Dividend date is the date on which the NYSE will reset the opening trading price of Renren's ADSs to reflect the payment of the special cash distribution. If you buy Renren ADSs on or after the Ex-Dividend date, you will not receive the special cash distribution. Renren expects that trading for its ADSs will be extremely volatile given the per ADS value of the special cash distribution compared to the current trading price of Renren's ADS. In particular, volatility is expected to be high on and around December 21, 2022, the last date on which purchasers of ADSs on the NYSE will obtain the right to receive the special cash distribution with respect to the purchased ADSs, and on and around December 22, 2022, the Ex-Dividend date. The trading price for Renren's ADSs on the ex-dividend date is expected to be much lower than the closing price on the last trading date before the ex-dividend date, to reflect the amount of the special cash distribution. To the extent that Renren's ADSs trade below US$1.00 per ADS for an extended period of time, or at a price viewed to be an abnormally low selling price under NYSE rules, Renren's ADSs may be suspended from trading on the NYSE and ultimately delisted. About Renren Inc. Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) operates several US-based SaaS businesses including Chime, a CRM and Marketing Automation platform, and Trucker Path, a trip-planning and business app for long-haul truckers. Renren's ADSs, each currently representing 45 Class A ordinary shares of the Company, are traded on the NYSE under the symbol "RENN". Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Renren may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Renren's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors that the forward-looking statements included in this press release are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in our annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Renren does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. View original content: SOURCE Renren Inc.	2022-11-03T11:31:49+00:00	kwch.com	https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/11/03/renren-declares-special-cash-distribution-settlement-regarding-shareholder-derivative-litigation/
WATERLOO, ON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), announced today that financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022 will be released on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET. Teleconference Call Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO, and Madhu Ranganathan, OpenText EVP, CFO will host a conference call on August 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the company's financial results. Investors should dial in approximately 10 minutes before the teleconference is scheduled to begin. A replay of the call will be available beginning August 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on August 18, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-669-9658 (toll-free) or +1-604-674-8052 (international) and using passcode 9157 followed by the number sign. For more information or to listen to the call via webcast, please visit: https://investors.opentext.com/events-and-presentations. OpenText, The Information Company™, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud-Editions. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) visit opentext.com. Copyright ©2022 Open Text. OpenText is a trademark or registered trademark of Open Text. The list of trademarks is not exhaustive of other trademarks. Registered trademarks, product names, company names, brands and service names mentioned herein are property of Open Text. All rights reserved. For more information, visit: https://www.opentext.com/who-we-are/copyright-information. OTEX-F View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Open Text Corporation	2022-07-07T21:10:52+00:00	wymt.com	https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/07/07/opentext-report-fourth-quarter-fiscal-year-2022-financial-results-thursday-august-4-2022/
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Signet Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Retail™. This is Signet's first time being named to this prestigious list. The Best Workplaces in Retail award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 72,000 employees from Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies in the retail industry. "Our team's passion for building lifetime relationships with our customers and fulfilling Signet's Purpose of Inspiring Love is central to everything we do. Their agility, innovation and focus on results continue to be the differentiator for us," said Virginia C. Drosos, CEO, Signet Jewelers. "Congratulations to the other top retail companies who are being recognized as innovators for their customers and teams. We're proud to have emerged from COVID-19 as a stronger and transformed company and honored to be recognized along with them." The Best Workplaces in Retail list is highly competitive. Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture, selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback. Companies were only considered if they are a Great Place to Work-Certified™ organization. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is. "These companies have adapted to the challenges of an ever-changing workplace by their commitment to inclusive, high-trust cultures where employees are treated as human beings first and foremost," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Retail." Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry. As a purpose-driven and sustainability-focused company, Signet is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Signet is a Great Place to Work –Certified™ company and has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for four consecutive years. Signet operates approximately 2,800 stores primarily under the name brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Diamonds Direct, JamesAllen.com, Blue Nile, Peoples, H. Samuel, Ernest Jones and the jewelry subscription service, Rocksbox. Further information on Signet is available at www.signetjewelers.com. See also www.kay.com www.zales.com, www.jared.com, www.banter.com, www.diamondsdirect.com, www.jamesallen.com, www.peoplesjewellers.com, www.hsamuel.co.uk, www.ernestjones.co.uk, www.rocksbox.com and www.bluenile.com. Great Place to Work selected the Best Workplaces in Retail by gathering and analyzing confidential survey responses from more than 72,000 employees in the retail industry at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey. Great Place to Work determines its lists using its proprietary For All methodology to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America's largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 6.1 million employees, this year alone. Read the full methodology. To get on this list next year, start here. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. CONTACT: lindsay.hymson@signetjewlers.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Signet Jewelers Ltd.	2022-09-13T20:15:01+00:00	kxii.com	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/13/fortune-great-place-work-name-signet-jewelers-one-2022-best-workplaces-retail/
Trader Joe's has issued recalls for two types of cookies it sells, as they could potentially have rocks in them, the grocery store chain said Friday. A supplier for Trader Joe's alerted the company that the Almond Windmill Cookies, with sell-by dates between Oct. 19 and Oct. 21, 2023, and the Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, with sell-by dates between Oct. 17 and Oct. 21, 2023, had been impacted. Trader Joe's said the potentially affected products have been removed from its shelves and destroyed, but people who may have previously obtained the products should discard them or return them to a Trader Joe's store for a full refund. Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	2023-07-25T21:40:23+00:00	lakeshorepublicmedia.org	https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-07-24/trader-joes-has-issued-recalls-for-2-types-of-cookies-that-could-contain-rocks
Kia Among Most Innovative Mass Market Brands in New Study - Kia ranked second among mass market brands - All-new study ranks advanced technology in new vehicles IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia has ranked second among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2022 Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. The new study rates advanced technologies in new vehicles with an innovation score and Kia continued its strong momentum following high ranks in the J.D. Power 2022 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and Automotive, Performance, Executive and Layout (APEAL) study with a place among the eight most innovative brands. "Kia is still beaming over its impressive rankings in the J.D. Power VDS and APEAL studies, and being recognized among the most innovative brands cements Kia's status as a universal leader in the industry," said Steve Center, COO and EVP, Kia America. "With such high customer satisfaction in a variety of areas including design, dependability, and now innovation, we will not rest on our laurels and will continue to drive forward in all areas of development." The J.D. PowerTech Experience Index (TXI) looks at 35 automotive technologies that are divided into several categories: convenience; emerging automation; energy and sustainability; and infotainment and connectivity. The study is based on responses from 84,165 owners who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership of new 2022 model-year vehicles. Kia America – about us Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Kia America	2022-08-29T11:08:59+00:00	wlox.com	https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/08/29/kia-delivers-strong-performance-jd-power-2022-tech-experience-index-study/
Ja Morant Player Prop Bets: Grizzlies vs. Bulls - April 2 The Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant included, take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday at 3:30 PM ET. We're going to look at Morant's prop bets, using stats and trends to help you make good picks. Ja Morant Prop Bets vs. the Bulls Looking to bet on one or more of Ja Morant's player prop bets? Sign up at DraftKings with our link to get a first deposit bonus today! Ja Morant Insights vs. the Bulls - Morant is responsible for attempting 16.6% of his team's field goal attempts this season with 20.3 per game. - He's knocked down 1.5 threes per game, or 9.7% of his team's makes from beyond the arc this season. - Morant's opponents, the Bulls, have one of the slowest offensive tempos, ranking 21st, averaging 101.4 possessions per game, while his Grizzlies average 104.2 per game, seventh-highest among NBA teams. - Conceding 112.2 points per game, the Bulls are the seventh-ranked squad in the NBA on defense. - Giving up 42.9 rebounds per contest, the Bulls are the 14th-ranked team in the NBA. - In terms of assists, the Bulls are ranked 24th in the league, giving up 26.1 per contest. - The Bulls concede 13.1 made 3-pointers per game, 27th-ranked in the league. Ja Morant vs. the Bulls Want another way to try to win cash prizes? Add Morant or any of his Grizzlies teammates to your lineup in FanDuel Daily Fantasy NBA contests. Use our link to sign up and get a great offer for new users. (See website for offer details, not available in all areas.) Not all offers available in all states. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know has developed a gambling problem or addiction, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. © 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved.	2023-04-02T15:59:20+00:00	waff.com	https://www.waff.com/sports/betting/2023/04/02/ja-morant-nba-player-prop-bets-grizzlies-vs-bulls/
You'll find individual Guest Books on the page with each obituary notice. By sharing a fond memory or writing a kind tribute, you will be providing a comforting keepsake to those in mourning. . From a Guest Book, you may log in with your Google, Facebook, Yahoo or AOL account to leave a message. If you have an existing account with this site, you may log in with that. Otherwise, it's simple to create a new one by clicking on the Create "Sign up" button and following the simple steps on the Sign Up page. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.	2023-02-08T19:15:11+00:00	miamitimesonline.com	https://www.miamitimesonline.com/obituaries/thomas-w-walker/article_a5680a52-a7c2-11ed-ac97-d7ec4d224d76.html
BEIRUT (AP) — For years, the people of Aleppo bore the brunt of bombardment and fighting when their city, once Syria’s largest and most cosmopolitan, was among the civil war’s fiercest battle zones. Even that didn’t prepare them for the new devastation and terror wreaked by this week’s earthquake. The natural disaster piled on many human-made ones, multiplying the suffering in Aleppo and Syria more broadly. Fighting largely halted in Aleppo in 2016, but only a small number of the numerous damaged and destroyed buildings had been rebuilt. The population has also more recently struggled with Syria’s economic downslide, which has sent food prices soaring and residents thrown into poverty. The shock of the quake is all too much. Hovig Shehrian said that during the worst of the war in Aleppo, in 2014, he and his parents fled their home in a front-line area because of the shelling and sniper fire. For years, they moved from neighborhood to neighborhood to avoid the fighting. “It was part of our daily routine. Whenever we heard a sound, we left, we knew who to call and what to do,” the 24-year-old said. “But … we didn’t know what to do with the earthquake. I was worried we were going to die.” Monday’s pre-dawn 7.8-magnitude quake, centered about 70 miles (112 kilometers) away in Turkey, jolted Aleppans awake and sent them fleeing into the street under a cold winter rain. Dozens of buildings across the city collapsed. More than 360 people were killed in the city and hundreds of others were injured. Workers were still digging three days later through the rubble, looking for the dead and the survivors. Across southern Turkey and northern Syria, more than 11,000 were killed. Even those whose buildings still stood remain afraid to return. Many are sheltering in schools. A Maronite Christian monastery took in more than 800 people, particularly women, children and the elderly, crammed into every room. “Until now we are not sleeping in our homes. Some people are sleeping in their cars,” said Imad al-Khal, the secretary-general of Christian denominations in Aleppo, who was helping organize shelters. For many, the earthquake was a new sort of terror — a shock even after what they endured during the war. For Aleppo, the war was a long and brutal siege. Rebels captured the eastern part of the city in 2012, soon after Syria’s civil war began. For the next years, Russian-backed government forces battled to uproot them. Syrian and Russian airstrikes and shelling flattened entire blocks. Bodies were found in the river dividing the two parts of the city. On the government-held western side, residents faced regular mortar and rocket fire from opposition fighters. A final offensive led to months of urban fighting, finally ending in December 2016 with government victory. Opposition fighters and supporters were evacuated, and government control imposed over the entire city. Activist groups estimate some 31,000 people were killed in the four years of fighting, and almost the entire population of the eastern sector was displaced. Aleppo became a symbol of how President Bashar Assad succeeded in clawing back most opposition-held territory around Syria’s heartland with backing from Russia and Iran at the cost of horrific destruction. The opposition holds a last, small enclave in the northwest, centered on Idlib province and parts of Aleppo province, which was also devastated by Monday’s quake. But Aleppo never recovered. Any reconstruction has been by individuals. The city’s current population remains well below its pre-2011 population of 4.5 million. Much of the eastern sector remains in ruins and empty. Buildings damaged during the war or built shoddily during the fighting regularly collapse. One collapse, on Jan. 22, left 16 people dead. Another in September killed 11 people, including three children. Aleppo was once the industrial powerhouse of Syria, said Armenak Tokmajyan, a non-resident fellow at Carnegie Middle East who is originally from the city. Now, he said, it’s economically marginalized, basic infrastructure in gas and electricity is lacking, and its population – which had hoped for improvements after fighting ended – only saw things get worse. They have also now experienced the physical — and psychological — blow of the earthquake, Tokmajyan said. “It left them wondering, do they really deserve this fate or not? I think the trauma is big and it will take some time until they swallow this really bitter pill after (more than) 10 years of war.” Rodin Allouch, an Aleppo native, covered the war for a Syrian TV station. “I used to be on the front line, getting video shots, getting scoops. I was never scared. Rockets and shells were falling and everything, but my morale was high,” he recalled. The earthquake was different. “I don’t know what the earthquake did to us exactly. We felt we were going to join God. It was the first time in my life I got scared.” During the war, he had to leave his neighborhood in the eastern sector and rent an apartment on the western side. But the quake has displaced him yet again. As their building shook, he, his wife and four children fled to a nearby garden. Allouch said he won’t return until the building is inspected and repaired. It still stands, but has many cracks. The family will instead stay in a ground-floor store front nearby that he rented. “It is safer to be down (on ground floor) if there is an earthquake,” he said, but complained that there is no fuel for heating. “Life is so miserable.” Many others in Aleppo have been displaced more than once. Farouk al-Abdullah fled his farm south of Aleppo city during the war. Since then, he has been living with his two wives, 11 children and 70-year-old mother in Jenderis, an opposition-held town in Aleppo province. Their building there collapsed completely in the earthquake, though the entire family was able to escape. He said the earthquake, with its destruction everywhere and its aftermath — watching rescue crews pull bodies out of the rubble — “are much more horrible than during the war.” And while war may be senseless, those in it often have a cause they are sacrificing for and wrest some meaning out of the death and destruction. The war’s devastation in Aleppo at least “is somehow a proof that we weren’t defeated easily,” said Wissam Zarqa, an opposition supporter from the city who was there throughout the siege and now lives in the Turkish capital Ankara. “But the destruction of natural disasters is all pain and nothing else but pain.” ___ Associated Press writers Abby Sewell and Sarah El Deeb in Beirut contributed to this report.	2023-02-09T16:54:07+00:00	everythinglubbock.com	https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/international/ap-earthquake-stuns-syrias-aleppo-even-after-wars-horrors/
A major earthquake struck near the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific but there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii, authorities said today. The magnitude 7.0 quake struck just after 4 p.m. Hawaii time and was centered about 10 miles southwest of Malango, Guadalcanal in the islands, and at a depth of about 8 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. “Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii,” the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said. The PTWC estimated the magnitude at 7.3. There were no immediate reports of damage from areas near the epicenter.	2022-11-22T03:14:15+00:00	staradvertiser.com	https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/11/21/breaking-news/no-tsunami-threat-to-hawaii-from-large-quake-off-guadalcanal/
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — If you have a smart TV, listen up. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning of a scam involving popular streaming devices, such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks, and services like Netflix and YouTube TV. The BBB said it has received an influx of reports regarding scammers targeting victims through pop-ups on their smart TVs. “Scammers can actually target victims through their devices via the internet,” BBB’s Paula Fleming explained. “Obviously, smart TVs are no exception.” Here’s how the scam works: The scammer typically prevents the user from logging into their streaming service through a pop-up, which states there is a problem with either the streaming device or subscription. In order to rectify the supposed issue, the pop-up provides the user with a phone number to call or a website to visit. Users who call the number are quickly connected with a scammer posing as a customer service representative. The representative explains that, in order to regain access to the streaming service or device, the user must pay an activation fee or grant the scammer remote control of their smart TV. The scammers can also gain access to smart TVs when users click on the links provided in the pop-ups. Once in control, scammers can install malware on the device and collect sensitive personal information. The BBB said in one instance, scammers convinced a user to pay them in gift cards to add “anti-hacking protection” to their account. “You don’t want to fall for this,” Fleming said. “It’s very easy to want to get your device working, and that instant satisfaction of thinking it is going to [be resolved] leaves you a perfect target for these scam artists.” Here’s how to avoid smart TV scams: - Double-check any fees: Before you pay any fee, including activation and antivirus protection fee, the BBB recommends doing some research first. - Watch for fake websites: Scammers are known for creating realistic-looking websites but, on a closer look, you’ll likely notice the URL is a letter or two off. Before clicking any link, including any that appears on your smart TV, double-check the URL. It’s best to avoid clicking any link in a pop-up and instead type the URL into a phone or computer. - Check before you call: The BBB recommends comparing any “customer service” phone number with the streaming service’s or smart TV’s website before you make the call. - Don’t give anyone remote control of your device: Scammers often ask for remote computer access – they can do the same to access your smart TV. If you don’t know to who you’re giving access, the BBB encourages not giving access. Anyone who believes they’ve fallen victim to a suspected scam is urged to report it using the BBB Scam Tracker. Many streaming companies also offer instructions on how to avoid scammers and what to do if you do fall victim to a scam. For example, Netflix asks that you forward any scam emails to them after you change your account password and contact your financial institution if you shared payment info.	2023-03-30T03:09:30+00:00	wboy.com	https://www.wboy.com/news/national/you-dont-want-to-fall-for-this-bbb-warns-of-smart-tv-scam/
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "This idea was created for cooking indoors as well as for outdoor activities such as picnics and parties. We wanted to provide a convenient way for people to enjoy indoor/outdoor cooking in a unique way," said one of two inventors, from Montgomery, Ala. "The MINI KITCHEN/ 3 IN 1 & 2 IN 1 eliminates the traditional hassles associated with outdoor and indoor cooking." The patent-pending invention provides an all-in-one cooking and refrigerating unit for outdoor/indoor use. In doing so, it enables the user to cook, heat and refrigerate foods and drinks. It also offers a convenient way to enjoy wireless music and it can be utilized in backyard settings, during various outdoor activities or indoors for smoke-free cooking. The invention features a versatile and portable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, campers, picnickers, tailgaters, travelers, college students, truck drivers, office workers, senior citizens, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations. The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BRK-4149, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE InventHelp	2022-10-14T15:16:24+00:00	wlbt.com	https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/10/14/inventhelp-inventors-develop-indooroutdoor-cookingrefrigerating-unit-brk-4149/
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A slightly weakened Tropical Cyclone Freddy made landfall Tuesday on the east coast of Madagascar, with schools, businesses and public transportation shut down as strong winds and rain lashed the island. The cyclone packed winds gusting to 180 kilometers per hour (about 111 mph), with waves higher than 15 meters (about 49 feet) battering the coast. The storm was already blamed for at least one death, a 27-year-old man who drowned near the port of Mahanoro, the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management reported. “There is rain, but the worst thing is the wind. It blows a lot. We haven’t seen if there’s any damage yet because we’re locked in. We stocked up on vegetables, rice, and oil,” Gérard, a restaurant owner and resident of Nosy Varika, a commune in northern Mananjary, said. “We put all our things up high and left the house this afternoon as it is by the river. The children, the women and the old, like me, we went to more secure houses with a member of our family,” said Gerard, who like many on the island goes by a single name. Freddy was striking with the force of a Category 3 hurricane on an island already battered in January by Tropical Storm Cheneso, which killed at least 30 people. Madagascar’s National Office for Risk and Disaster Management prepared food rations and mapped distribution for regions expected to be affected by the cyclone this week. The disaster office also secured schools and public buildings, which were converted to temporary storm shelters for residents evacuated from flood-prone areas. Meteo-France, the French national meteorological service, said Freddy was following the same path as Cyclone Batsirai, another deadly storm that ravaged Madagascar one year ago. Batsirai and another cyclone, Emnati, killed more than 200 people and affected 460,000 during last year’s cyclone season. “There are some violent winds. These are less strong than what was forecast in advance,” Nahdi Hasinjatovo, of the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management, said. He said about 5,000 people in the districts of Ifanadiana, Nosy Varika and Mananjary have been moved to shelters. Five regions and four districts on the East Coast and Southeast Madagascar have been placed on red alert by the weather directorate. “We fled the cyclone, and we asked the nuns to welcome us because our house is not solid,” said Christophine Boetia, of Mananjary, a port city of about 25,000 people. “There is no one on the streets anymore. We have been preparing for two days reinforcing the roofs of houses by placing sandbags on them. Currently, the wind is blowing a lot and the electricity has been cut,” Zaonarivelo, another resident, said. The humanitarian charity Save the Children projected that Freddy could affect more than 2 million people, including 1 million children. The United Nations’ humanitarian office estimated the cyclone will affect more than 3 million people in its path, including mainland Africa, where it is expected to dissipate over the weekend. ___ Associated Press writer Wanjohi Kabukuru contributed from Mombasa, Kenya. ___ Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives support from several private foundations. See more about AP’s climate initiative here. The AP is solely responsible for all content.	2023-02-22T01:31:55+00:00	everythinglubbock.com	https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/international/ap-cyclone-freddys-battering-winds-make-landfall-in-madagascar/
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Marine Gen. Michael Langley took over as the top U.S. commander for Africa on Tuesday, heading U.S. military operations on a continent with some of the most active and dangerous insurgent groups and a relatively small Pentagon footprint. Langley, who made history on Saturday when he became the first African American in the Marine Corps to be promoted to four-star general, took over U.S. Africa Command in a ceremony at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. He is the second African American to lead the command, which has about 6,000-7,000 troops across the continent. Speaking at the ceremony, the outgoing commander, Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, noted the often limited troops and resources allocated to the continent. “There is a new challenge every day and we don’t have resources to throw at those challenges. So we have to think,” said Townsend, who is retiring after 40 years in the military. “America cannot afford to ignore Africa. The continent is full of potential but it’s also full of challenges and it’s standing at a historic crossroads. For years, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, turmoil in the Middle East, a greater focus on an increasingly combative and competitive China and the recent war in Ukraine have dominated the Pentagon’s attention. But insurgent groups, including al-Qaida and Islamic State militants, flourish in ungoverned spaces in Africa, a nd al-Shabab continues to be a significant threat in Somalia. Earlier this year, Townsend warned Congress that the U.S. was “marching in place at best” and “may be backsliding” in Somalia, because of former president Donald Trump’s decision to pull all of the roughly 700 U.S. troops out of the country in his final days in office. His decision forced commanders to rotate small teams of special operations forces and intelligence personnel into the country for short periods of time in order to provide some limited support to the Somali National Army and the mission there. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin earlier this spring authorized the return of about 400 U.S. troops to the embattled country. On Tuesday, Austin noted that decision, saying that the persistent U.S. military presence to train and assist Somali forces is crucial as al-Shabab’s attacks on civilians grow more lethal and brazen. He added that the African continent is “on the front lines of many of this century’s most pressing threats—from mass migration to food insecurity, from COVID-19 to the climate crisis, from the drumbeat of autocracy to the dangers of terrorism.” And he said China is expanding its military footprint there, looking to build bases in Africa and seeking to “undermine U.S. relations with African peoples, governments and militaries.” Both Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted the historic nature of Langley’s appointment. The Marine, said Milley, “is the right leader at the right time with the right skills to lead this command.” And Austin, who is the first African American to serve as Pentagon chief, said that young Marines around the world are watching Langley. “Your extraordinary achievement reminds them that they belong,” said Austin. “And it reminds them that the United States military is deeply committed to making progress, and to breaking down barriers, and to opening its arms wide to all qualified Americans who hear the call to serve their country.” Langley, who was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marines in 1985. His father was in the Air Force. He told the gathering that his father always told him to aim high. And now, he said, “I know I have a lot to do. We have a lot to do, as we look at the African continent and their quest for proper security and stability.” The Marine Corps, which traces its roots to 1775, did not accept Black men in its ranks until 1942, a turnabout that followed the attack on the American air base at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the U.S. entry into World War II. Most recently, Langley was commander of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic and Marine Forces Command. He also commanded troops in Afghanistan. Army Gen. William “Kip” Ward, also African American, was the first commander of Africa Command when it was launched in 2007.	2022-08-09T14:21:47+00:00	wric.com	https://www.wric.com/news/politics/marine-general-takes-over-africa-command-sees-challenges/
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing unique fruits in Maine from 6–7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Join orchardist and nurseryman Jesse Stevens for Beyond the Apple: Growing Unique Fruit in Maine, a webinar focused on lesser known perennial and woody crops. For 15 years, Stevens has been trialing a wide variety of fruit- and nut-bearing plants in western Maine and will share his experiences of growing, propagating, harvesting, marketing and utilizing species like hardy kiwi, haskap, figs and many more. Registration is required; a sliding scale fee is optional. Register on the event webpage at https://extension.umaine.edu/register/product/gardening-series-beyond-the-apple-growing-unique-fruit-in-maine/ to attend live or receive the recording link. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Katherine Garland at 207-942-7396 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.	2023-04-09T00:23:33+00:00	bangordailynews.com	https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/04/07/bdn-maine/umaine-extension-offers-webinar-on-growing-unique-fruit-in-maine-on-april-11/
LONDON (AP) — A foreign correspondent, a consultant, a businessman, a retired accountant and his wife stand in a line for nearly eight hours. That is how this story begins, once I claim my spot among a growing queue of mourners coming from all corners of the United Kingdom and the world to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II in England’s capital. It ends when the five of us exit the majestic hall — each in awe, in our own individual way, of the forces of change that swirl around us. One step into the line, a volunteer named Kofi jots down my number; a wristband later confirms I am No. 3,017 in the queue. I look back, and the chain of people has already grown by a dozen. It will stretch for miles along the south bank of the River Thames toward Westminster Hall, where the late queen is lying in state ahead of her funeral on Monday. We were told to expect this. Long waiting times, potentially for 30 hours, in lines that could stretch more than five miles. A single-zip backpack was all we were allowed to bring; food and drink would be tossed before entering the hall. I packed as I would for a hostile assignment: Layers and waterproofs to account for the notoriously moody weather. Protein bars and a fully charged power bank. An obscene number of pens. And good shoes. ___ The first challenge is finding the end of the ever-moving queue. I start from the beginning, near the Albert Embankment, and work my way through the sea of humans from all walks of life who are lined up in single file. My fellow queuers and I assess each other silently. There is Ramakant and his wife Usha, a retired pair with a passion for mountains. Daniel, a jolly businessman from Essex, specializes in office refurbishment. There is a consultant whose identity I’ve sworn to secrecy because she was skipping work to stand in line. In the course of our normal lives, we are unlikely to ever cross paths. But the forces of history have somehow bound us together, at least for these next few hours. Quietly, not explicitly, a sense of community has mysteriously formed between us. We have different reasons for coming. Ramakant and Usha adored the queen. Daniel admired her dedication. For the unnamed consultant, saying goodbye to the queen was something she had to do “for myself.” Me? I was curious. Death has been on my mind lately. A week prior, I had been in southern Iraq to witness thousands of pilgrims make their way to the holy city of Karbala to mark the Shiite religious observance of Arbaeen — a 40-day mourning period to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein, Prophet Mohammed’s grandson. I watched an endless procession of pious Iraqis recreate scenes from seventh-century Islam under the scorching 105-degree (40 degrees Celsius) sun. Men rode camels in Hejazi regalia and black-clad youth waved religious flags. Food stalls that dotted the many miles to the shrine gave out rice and beans. Now I am witness to a dramatically different queue of mourners, there to mark the passing of a monarch whose 70-year reign encompassed the end of an empire. Unlike in the parched terrain of Iraq, people here are fearful it may rain. ___ The queue, observed: Readers engrossed in thick novels. Groups of friends chatting and sharing large bottles of champagne. A woman practicing tai chi. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Ramakant says. Usha marvels at how Elizabeth worked up until hours before she died, handling the transition of power from Boris Johnson to Liz Truss two days before her demise. “Imagine all the things she has done behind the scenes, in the background, none of us know anything about,” she says. They can’t believe Elizabeth is dead, despite the fact they knew she could not live forever. “Did you notice her fingertips?” Daniel says of Elizabeth’s last appearance two days before her death. “They were see-through almost, weren’t they?” We are silent, listening to the gentle soundtrack of the Thames. It’s a good thing, he adds, that she died soon after Prince Philip, her husband of 74 years. It had been the same with his parents; they died within two weeks of each other. “It’s the best death, really.” The consultant ducks to avoid a TV crew. Later she scrolls social media, hoping not to find herself on international news broadcasts. A colleague calls, and she tells them she is just “getting lunch.” I ask: Why not just tell them you are here? “It’s just one of those things I want to do for myself, and not have to explain.” ___ Suddenly, the line is moving. The queen’s coffin has arrived in the Hall. Everything that follows is the epitome of order. The line snakes quickly around the bank, down to the embankment, where we watch boats cruise by. Before us, in the late-afternoon sun, the gothic complex of Westminster glimmers. Ramakant was an accountant and has spent his retirement years traveling the world with his wife. From Niagara Falls to Mt. Kilimanjaro, they have been everywhere. “The key,” says Usha, “is not to wait until tomorrow.” “You might be dead,” Ramakant says. To our left is the National COVID Memorial Wall, with one heart for each life lived and lost. The consultant has to use the bathroom, but the line is now moving rapidly. So we share our location with her and, moments later, wave when we are many yards ahead and are reunited. At the final stretch, we eye the security check just before the hall entrance. We are surprised by how fast the line has moved. A woman behind me complains to the volunteers who come to take away drinks: “I’ve got 30 hours’ worth of alcohol in here!” Ramakant is stopped from taking off his shoes before the X-ray. “This isn’t like Gatwick!” jokes one policeman, invoking the name of one of London’s airports. Inside the hall, all falls silent and still. We look up at the lofty wood-beam ceilings. We look down, and there it is — the queen’s coffin on a raised platform, surrounded by honor guards. On top, the imperial state crown glitters with its 3,000 diamonds. The line divides in two, and each of us is given three seconds to pay last respects. A man in a tartan kilt and with a walking stick salutes. An elderly woman rises from her wheelchair and makes the sign of the cross. Daniel gets on one knee. Ramakant and Usha bow their heads. Then it is my turn. Outside, the sun is setting. “We probably would never have met if it weren’t for this,” Daniel says afterward. Everyone exchanges numbers. “Even in death, she’s still doing her work.” Total time elapsed: Just over 7½ hours. Ramakant turns to me. “So,” he says. “What will you write about us?” ___ Samya Kullab, Iraq correspondent for The Associated Press, is on assignment in London covering the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/samya_kullab	2022-09-21T08:21:15+00:00	ktalnews.com	https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/ap-london-diary-reflections-from-the-queue-to-mourn-the-queen/
Leaders of the Teamsters union told CNN they are already prepared to strike despite the union’s contract with UPS ending in 11 months. A potential strike of UPS employees could cause renewed challenges for the nation’s supply chain. The union’s leader Sean O’Brien told CNN that it has already collected $300 million in union fees and is prepared to pay members in case they go on strike. “Do our members wake up every day wanting a strike? I’d say no. But are they fed up? Yes they’re fed up,” O’Brien told CNN last week. “Whether or not there is a strike, that’s totally up to the company. We’re going to utilize as much leverage as we can to get our members the contract they deserve.” CNN reported that most Teamsters voted against ratifying the current contract in 2018, but leadership opted to enact the agreement with UPS. The union said not enough members participated in the vote to trigger a strike. The company’s 534,000 employees generated $97.3 billion in revenue in 2021. CNN said an estimated 6% of the United States’ gross domestic product moves through CNN. Competing delivery services would only be able to absorb a fraction of UPS’ shipments if a strike were to proceed. UPS CEO Carol Tome told investors that it is making contingency plans, but CNN reported that the company’s contract is a competitive one given current labor challenges. UPS employees have not gone on strike since 1997. The New York Times reported that the 15-day strike cost UPS $600 million in business. One of the major issues in the 1997 strike was the number of full-time positions that had become part-time.	2022-09-06T20:20:09+00:00	ktvh.com	https://www.ktvh.com/news/national/teamsters-already-discussing-ups-strike-year-before-contract-expires
While the disease has progressed in all patients receiving standard of care, it did not progress in 40% of the patients receiving standard chemotherapy together with the experimental drug, Elenagen — and for half of the patients in the group, Elenagen has increased the time to disease progression by more than 2.5 times BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CureLab Oncology, a clinical-stage, pre-IPO biotech company, is presenting the results of its ongoing ex-US clinical trial at this year's meeting of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). The trial is assessing an experimental DNA plasmid encoding the human protein, p62 (affectionately codenamed Elenagen), at the N.N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre, one of the leading cancer centers in Eastern Europe. Platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC) is one of the deadliest forms of ovarian cancer and has a very poor prognosis. The FDA approved other novel treatments for PROC based on statistically significant improvements for the delay of progression of the cancer, assessed by the increasing size of a primary tumor and/or the appearance of new metastatic lesions or growth of the existing ones; i.e., progression-free survival (PFS). A statistically significant prolongation of PFS was clearly demonstrated in the trial and continues to extend as the trial continues. - In the ex-US clinical trial, CureLab Oncology is assessing its experimental plasmid DNA therapeutic, Elenagen, for its ability to extend progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with PROC receiving standard chemotherapy, gemcitabine. - For all patients in the trial receiving the standard of care only, the disease progressed during the first year of observations, with 50% of patients progressing within 2.7 months. - In contrast, the disease did not progress at all for almost 40% of patients receiving the same gemcitabine in combination with weekly intramuscular injections of Elenagen. - In 50% of patients receiving standard of care only, the disease has progressed within 2.7 months, while the time to progression for 50% of patients in the "chemo plus Elenagen" group has increased to 7.2 months. - To date, no patient receiving Elenagen demonstrated any adverse event (AE) or significant adverse event (SAE) greater than grade 1, and all resolved quickly without impact. - So far, the longest PFS in the gemcitabine + Elenagen treatment group is 27 months (and continues to grow), while the disease has progressed in all patients in the gemcitabine-only group within less than 12 months. "While our data on increasing progression-free survival are already statistically significant (P=0.01), it will take a little longer to reach a statistical significance on overall survival of the patients," said Professor Sergey Krasny, M.D., D.Sc., co-author of the ESMO presentation, and a medical director of the study. "However, so far, no single patient receiving gemcitabine alone has lived longer than 18 months, while over 50 percent of patients receiving gemcitabine and Elenagen live longer than that. Also of note is that no person who survived to live 18 months has died at this point in the study." "Our presentation at ESMO 2022 is a great step forward compared to what we presented at ESMO 2021. Now, we are certain that Elenagen is increasing progression-free survival for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients in the trial," said Alexander Shneider, Ph.D., CEO of CureLab Oncology. CureLab's lead investigational compound is code-named Elenagen, an experimental DNA therapy that consists of a circular piece of DNA called a plasmid that includes a gene for a human protein called p62/SQSTM1. In animal studies and Phase I/II human trials conducted ex-US, Elenagen demonstrated promise in reversing tumor grade, changing the tumor microenvironment, and enhancing the anti-cancer effects of chemotherapy. Experimental results also indicate mitigation of chronic inflammation and stimulation of an immune response to the tumor. CureLab Oncology Inc. is a pre-IPO, clinical-stage immuno-oncology biotech company headquartered in the greater Boston area, Massachusetts. CureLab is dedicated to advancing new and safer therapeutics for solid tumors and other oncology and inflammatory indications. To learn more, visit curelab.com. Media contact: Tim Cox, ZingPR, tim@zingpr.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CureLab Oncology Inc.	2022-09-09T07:54:25+00:00	kswo.com	https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/09/09/esmo-2022-interim-results-treatment-platinum-resistant-ovarian-cancer-with-p62-plasmid-dna-show-statistically-significant-changes-progression-free-survival/
WHL All Times Local Advertisement Article continues below this ad Eastern Conference Central Division Advertisement Article continues below this ad East Division Western Conference B.C. Division Advertisement Article continues below this ad U.S. Division Note: x - clinched playoff berth; Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Monday's results Regina 4 Lethbridge 2 Prince Albert 4 Brandon 3 (OT) Medicine Hat 4 Red Deer 1 Advertisement Article continues below this ad Kamloops 7 Edmonton 3 Vancouver 4 Spokane 3 (OT) Winnipeg 4 Swift Current 2 Portland 0 Prince George 1 (OT) Advertisement Article continues below this ad Seattle 7 Victoria 0 Kelowna 3 Tri-City 1 Tuesday's results Moose Jaw 8 Lethbridge 4 Advertisement Article continues below this ad Prince George 3 Portland 1 Seattle 8 Victoria 0 Wednesday's results Winnipeg 5 Calgary 2 Advertisement Article continues below this ad Kamloops 6 Swift Current 3 Regina 6 Medicine Hat 3 Tri-City 6 Everett 2 Friday's results Advertisement Article continues below this ad Prince Albert at Saskatoon, 7 p.m. Swift Current at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m. Regina at Brandon, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Red Deer, 7 p.m. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Kamloops at Lethbridge, 7 p.m. Kelowna at Edmonton, 7 p.m. Portland at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. Tri-City at Seattle, 7:05 p.m. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Prince George at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m. Saturday's games Lethbridge at Calgary, 2 p.m. Brandon at Regina, 7 p.m. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Saskatoon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Moose Jaw at Swift Current, 7 p.m. Kelowna at Red Deer, 7 p.m. Kamloops at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Portland at Seattle, 6:05 p.m. Prince George at Victoria, 6:05 p.m. Everett at Vancouver, 7 p.m. Tri-City at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Sunday's games Winnipeg at Edmonton, 4 p.m. Kelowna at Calgary, 4 p.m. Everett at Victoria, 3:05 p.m. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Tuesday's games Winnipeg at Edmonton, 11 a.m. Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m. Swift Current at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Vancouver at Prince George, 7 p.m.	2023-02-24T07:07:28+00:00	seattlepi.com	https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/hko-whl-standings-17803075.php
AUSTIN, Texas, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ActivTrak today announced it is ranked No. 15 in the small and medium business category on this year's list of Best Workplaces in Texas by Fortune magazine and Great Place To Work. According to the survey results, 95% of employees at ActivTrak say it is a great place to work, 96% percent believe management is approachable and 99% say they have the resources to do their jobs. Great Place To Work surveyed more than 100,000 employees at eligible companies to determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ List. ActivTrak employees responded to 60 statements about their workplace experience and answered open-ended questions. Employees cite ActivTrak's commitment to work-life balance, professional development and empowering leadership as reasons to work for the company. "Building an inclusive culture and empowering employees to innovate and thrive together is especially important in a remote-first work environment," said Mindee Humphrey, vice president of people at ActivTrak. "As a leader in workforce analytics, we know first-hand how important employee experiences are in today's modern workplace. Keeping a pulse on employee burnout, overutilization, engagement and focus is critical to meeting business goals and building healthy, high-performing workplaces." The Best Workplaces in Texas list is highly competitive. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience. Honorees were selected based on their ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, gender, sexual orientation, work status, or other demographic identifier. To be eligible for the list, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in Texas. "Fortune congratulates the Best Workplaces in Texas," says Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell. "They are leading their industries in employee satisfaction, a critical metric for success in a period of economic uncertainty." "Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Texas," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. "These are companies that understand how putting people first drives performance, productivity and innovation — essentials in this economy." About ActivTrak ActivTrak helps employers and employees work better together to realize their full potential. Our workforce analytics cloud provides visibility and insights across people, processes and technology to help organizations inform key decisions and optimize outcomes. More than 9,000 customers trust ActivTrak, which has been recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 5000 and Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology award. Founded in 2009, and based in Austin, Texas, ActivTrak is backed by Sapphire Ventures and Elsewhere Partners. About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas List by surveying companies employing 7.5 million people in the U.S. with 1.3 million survey responses received. Of those, more than 100,000 responses were received from employees at companies who were eligible for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas List, and this list is based on their feedback. To be eligible, companies must be Great Place To Work Certified, have at least 10 U.S. employees, and be headquartered in Texas. Read the full methodology. To get on this list next year, start here. About Great Place to Work As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram or visit greatplacetowork.com and sign up for the newsletter to learn more. About Fortune The Fortune mission is to change the world by making business better. We achieve that by providing trusted information, telling great stories, and building world-class communities. We measure performance by rigorous benchmarks. And we hold companies accountable. Our goal is to make Fortune a force for good through its second century and beyond. For more information, visit www.fortune.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ActivTrak	2023-06-14T16:08:38+00:00	wsfa.com	https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2023/06/14/activtrak-named-2023-fortune-best-workplaces-texas-list/
ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Mario Draghi’s decision to resign Thursday, barely 12 hours after his “unity” coalition broke apart dramatically in Parliament, was the latest step in a political limbo that will likely last for months before a new government is solidly in place to lead the European Union’s third-largest economy. By Thursday afternoon, about the only certainty was Italians are going to the ballot box on Sept. 25, some six months early. Even before the date was set, Italy’s perennially bickering parties were already off and running, some of them losing longtime stalwarts in their leadership over the decision by three key coalition partners — populist, right-wing and conservative — to desert Draghi. In 17 months at the helm of government, Draghi was viewed as a pillar of stability on a continent wracked by high inflation and fearful of energy shortages as the war in Ukraine drags on. Rallies, petitions and pleas by citizens, mayors and lobbyists to save his imperiled government ultimately went unheeded. Political partisan priorities triumphed over solidarity in a nation that, like most of Europe, faces an approaching cold winter as it deals with the consequences of its dependency on gas from Russia. How the failure to heed citizens’ pleas might shape voters’ decisions won’t be known until the votes are counted and parties in backroom talks forge a new government. IF DRAGHI HAD SO MANY FANS, WHAT WENT WRONG? Much finger-pointing was aimed at the 5-Star Movement, which became Parliament’s largest political force in the 2018 election. Its leader, Giuseppe Conte, drafted by the 5-Stars to be premier in back-to-back governments, had joined his successor’s “national unity coalition.” But he always seemed to be chafing at losing his post to Draghi, who was tapped by President Sergio Mattarella to guide Italy’s economic revival in the pandemic. Last week, 5-Star senators boycotted a confidence vote on an energy costs relief bill. But Draghi suffered no shortages of run-ins with other coalition partners. To cite only one: right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini railed against a government decree requiring vaccination against COVID-19, a negative test or recent recovery from infection to access venues including restaurants, gyms and workplaces. Both Conte and Salvini, known for pro-Russia stances, eventually reluctantly approved Italy’s shipments of arms to Ukraine. Former premier Silvio Berlusconi, whose conservative Forza Italia party also deserted the coalition, lavished attention on Russian leader Vladimir Putin, treating him like a close friend at his Sardinian seaside villa. A small, centrist party leader, Carlo Calenda tweeted with irony: “It will be a coincidence, but the most serious and pro-Atlantic government of recent history gets sent packing by those who have supported pro-Putin positions.” WHAT COMES NEXT? Mattarella, the Italian president, told the nation Thursday evening that while early elections are always a “last choice,” he saw no chance for a fourth government in the five-year term of Parliament. So he signed a decree dissolving Parliament. The fatal blow for Draghi’s government struck when senators from Conte’s, Salvini’s and Berlusconi’s parties refused to renew their backing for Draghi in a confidence vote the premier sought in a 11th-hour bid to revive his coalition. Italy’s constitution mandates that elections must be held within 70 days of the decree ending Parliament, whose five-year term would have expired in March 2023. WHO WINS? Opinion polls in last months indicated that the far-right Brothers of Italy party, the only sizeable force in Parliament to refuse to join Draghi’s coalition could garner just over 20% if an election. That’s roughly the same percentage the polls give the center-left Democratic Party. But former Premier Enrico Letta, whose Democratic Party gave Draghi its confidence votes, had been banking on an eventual electoral alliance with the 5-Star Movement — a prospect decidedly dicey after the populists deserted Draghi. Giorgia Meloni, the Brothers of Italy leader, has been allied for years with Salvini’s and Berlusconi’s parties, but while her popularity rose, their parties have seen slumping fortunes in local elections. But with Salvini itching for years to become premier, Meloni might face a Salvini-Berlusconi deal to make the League leader the next premier. WHO LOSES? The dramatic and rapid unraveling of Draghi’s ‘’unity” coalition is likely to leave its mark on Italy’s political landscape. As former Premier Matteo Renzi, a master of political maneuvering, who helped bring down Conte’s second premiership, put it even before the votes were counted Wednesday night: “Nothing will be the same as political parties go.” By Thursday evening, two prominent stalwarts n Berlusconi’s Forza Italia who are ministers in Draghi’s Cabinet announced they were leaving the party. They accused the media mogul of betraying the party’s staunch pro-Europe, pro-NATO leanings by siding with Euro-skeptic Salvini and abandoning Draghi. As for the populists, the 5-Star Movement has been bleeding lawmakers for months. The most prominent to defect is Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, who recently formed a pro-NATO party. HOW LONG WILL DRAGHI STAY IN OFFICE Draghi stays until a new government is formed and sworn in. After the 2018 elections, which saw the 5-Stars confound pundits and opinion polls with a stunningly big win, it took 90 days to get a new government in place, anchored by Conte’s and Salvini’s forces. So conceivably, Draghi in his caretaker role, might occupy the premier’s office through most of this year. The caretaker designation will make it impossible for the lame-duck government to take on new initiatives. But Draghi, in thanking his Cabinet Thursday evening, made clear he intended to still be useful. “Italy has everything (needed) to be strong, authoritative, credible,” in the world. Draghi said. He reminded his ministers that the government must still grapple with the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, inflation and energy costs as well as economic reforms. So for now, “let’s get back to work,” he said.	2022-07-21T22:42:47+00:00	kdvr.com	https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/ap-international/explainer-who-gains-or-loses-whats-next-in-italy-crisis/
Travel issues are plaguing the U.K. for the start of the holiday weekend. Passengers flying into Britain faced major delays due to an issue affecting the automated border control gates that scan passports upon arrival. The issue started Friday night. All airports across the country using the gates are impacted. Many people flying in have to get their passports checked manually. Officials say it's unclear what the issue is right now, but they're working to resolve it. This comes during a bank holiday weekend in the U.K. and several European countries that's already expected to be very busy for travelers. Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com	2023-05-27T19:31:40+00:00	news5cleveland.com	https://www.news5cleveland.com/nationwide-border-system-issue-causing-major-delays-at-uk-airports
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 21, 2023 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 217 AM CDT Fri Apr 21 2023 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following county, Fayette. * WHEN...Until 530 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 217 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... La Grange, Fayetteville, Mullins Prairie, Rabbs Prairie, Rutersville, Ammannsville, Plum, Holman, Swiss Alp, O'Quinn, Ellinger, Dubina, West Point, Rek Hill and Willow Springs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern DeWitt County in south central Texas... Karnes County in south central Texas... Southwestern Gonzales County in south central Texas... Southeastern Wilson County in south central Texas... * Until 315 AM CDT. * At 220 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Gillett to 11 miles southwest of Falls City, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Cuero, Kenedy, Karnes City, Yorktown, Runge, Falls City, Nordheim, Thomaston, Gillett, Cestohowa, Coy City, Cotton Patch, Gruenau, New Davy, Paweleville, Choate, Meyersville, Hobson, Arneckville and Ecleto. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. _____ Copyright 2023 AccuWeather	2023-04-21T10:45:53+00:00	ourmidland.com	https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/tx-wfo-austin-san-antonio-warnings-watches-and-17910236.php
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A sentencing hearing for the first of two Iowa teenagers who pleaded guilty to beating their high school Spanish teacher to death with a baseball bat was underway Thursday with details about the investigation into the killing. Willard Miller and Jeremy Goodale pleaded guilty in April to the Nov. 2, 2021, attack on Nohema Graber in a park in Fairfield, Iowa, where the 66-year-old teacher regularly walked after school. Prosecutors said the teens, who were 16 at the time, were angry at Graber because of a bad grade she had given Miller. Miller will be the first sentenced after he pleaded guilty as part of an agreement in which prosecutors recommended a term of between 30 years and life in prison, with the possibility of parole. Under Goodale’s agreement to plead guilty, prosecutors recommended a sentence of between 25 years and life with the possibility of parole. Goodale’s sentencing is scheduled for August but his lawyers have sought a delay in the hearing. Thursday’s sentencing hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fairfield initially focused on investigators who described how officers found Graber’s body and social media postings that led them to question and then arrest Miller and Goodale. Prosecutors also played recordings of a police interview with Miller and displayed photographs of the crime scene, including graphic images of Graber’s body. Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation agent Trent Vileta recalled police finding Graber’s body under a tarp in Chautauqua Park. A wheelbarrow and railroad tie had been placed over the tarp, making it hard to see the body, with only a shoe and a hand visible. After pulling back part of the tarp, Vileta said the only significant injury to Graber appeared to be a severe head wound. In the interview, Miller initially said he knew nothing about Graber’s disappearance but later said he saw other people carrying her body in the park. Later Thursday, the court is expected to hear statements from Graber’s relatives. Goodale earlier testified that he and Miller had planned the killing for about two weeks and that both of them struck the victim and then hid her body. Goodale said Miller had initiated the plan. Miller admitted helping but denied hitting Graber. The two were charged as adults, but because of their age they were not subject to a mandatory sentence of life without parole for first-degree murder. Miller is now 17 and Goodale is 18. Fairfield, a city of 9,400 people, is about 100 miles (160 kilometers) southeast of Des Moines.	2023-07-06T18:26:44+00:00	keloland.com	https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/ap-hearing-underway-for-first-of-2-iowa-teens-who-pleaded-guilty-in-2021-beating-death-of-teacher/
Sarah Sanders announces surgery to remove thyroid cancer was 'successful' LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, who is running for governor in Arkansas, underwent surgery Friday for thyroid cancer. Sanders announced she underwent the surgery after a biopsy earlier this month revealed that she had thyroid cancer. Sanders was recovering at an Arkansas hospital on Friday, her campaign said. "Today, I underwent a successful surgery to remove my thyroid and surrounding lymph nodes and by the grace of God I am now cancer-free," Sanders said in a statement released by her campaign. "I want to thank the Arkansas doctors and nurses for their world-class care, as well as my family and friends for their love, prayers, and support." Sanders, 40, said she looked forward to returning to the campaign trail soon. Sanders' last public event was at the Arkansas Razorbacks football game on Saturday. Spokesman Judd Deere said Sanders went to two fundraisers and held several meetings at the campaign office Thursday. Sanders, who served as former President Donald Trump's spokeswoman until 2019, is running against Democratic nominee Chris Jones. She is the daughter of former Gov. Mike Huckabee. "Our hearts go out to you, Sarah. Our family is thinking of you and praying for you and your family," Jones and his wife, Jerrilyn, said in a statement. "It’s truly a blessing that you caught this cancer early and were able to receive world-class treatment so quickly." Sanders, who has shattered fundraising records in the race, is heavily favored in the predominantly Republican state of Arkansas. The state's current Republican governor, Asa Hutchinson, is leaving office in January due to term limits. Hutchinson said he and first lady Susan Hutchinson wished Sanders a "full and speedy recovery." "We hope you’re back on the campaign trail soon!" he tweeted. A doctor for Sanders said in a statement that he expected her to be back on her feet within the next 24 hours. Dr. John R. Sims, a surgeon at CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock, said Sanders will need adjuvant treatment with radioactive iodine and continued long-term follow up care. Sims said Sanders' cancer was a stage 1 papillary thyroid carcinoma, the most common type of thyroid cancer and said she has an "excellent" prognosis. "I think it's fair to say she's now cancer free, and I don't anticipate any of this slowing her down," Sims said. During Sanders’ nearly two-year tenure at the White House, she scaled back daily televised briefings after repeatedly sparring with reporters and faced questions about her credibility. But she also earned reporters’ respect working behind the scenes to develop relationships with the media. Sanders was well known in Arkansas politics before launching her governor's bid, going back to when she appeared in ads for her father’s campaigns. She managed Sen. John Boozman’s 2010 election and worked as an adviser to Sen. Tom Cotton’s in 2014. She's run primarily on national issues in the Arkansas race, promising to use the governor's office to fight President Joe Biden and the "radical left."	2022-09-17T15:44:00+00:00	fox35orlando.com	https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/sarah-sanders-announces-thyroid-cancer-surgery-was-successful
Judge orders more Trump lawyer testimony in Mar-a-Lago probe By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors investigating the potential mishandling of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate will be able to again question a Trump lawyer before a grand jury, a judge has ruled in a sealed order. The order will require M. Evan Corcoran to answer additional questions as prosecutors pursue their investigation into classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago as well as potential efforts to obstruct that probe. The order was described Friday by a person familiar with it, who was not authorized to discuss a sealed proceeding and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The precise scope of the order, which is expected to be appealed, was not immediately clear. Neither Corcoran nor his lawyer returned messages seeking comment, and a spokesman for special counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the investigation, also did not respond to an email about the order. A Trump spokesman said the Trump team would “fight the Department of Justice on this front and all others that jeopardize fundamental American rights and values.” Corcoran had already appeared weeks ago before the federal grand jury in Washington investigating the Mar-a-Lago matter, but he had invoked attorney-client privilege in declining to answer certain questions. That privilege protects lawyers from being forced to share with prosecutors details of the conversations they have with clients. Prosecutors can get around that privilege if they can convince a judge that an attorney’s services were being used in furtherance of a crime — a principle known as the crime-fraud exception. The Justice Department invoked that exception in this case, arguing to Beryl Howell, the outgoing chief judge of the federal court in Washington, D.C., that more testimony was needed. Howell issued her order granting at least some additional testimony before the end of her tenure Friday as chief judge. She is being replaced as chief judge by James “Jeb” Boasberg, a fellow Obama appointee who has served on the federal bench since 2011. Corcoran is regarded as relevant to the investigation in part because last year he drafted a statement to the Justice Department asserting that a “diligent search” for classified documents had been conducted at Mar-a-Lago in response to a subpoena. Months later, though, FBI agents searched the home with a warrant and found roughly 100 additional documents with classified markings. The Justice Department is investigating whether Trump or anyone in his orbit obstructed its efforts to recover all the classified documents, which included top-secret material, from his home. As chief judge, Boasberg will have oversight of federal grand juries, including ones handling Trump matters, in the courthouse and will preside over sealed disputes like the Corcoran one. Separately, former Vice President Mike Pence has said he will challenge a grand jury subpoena that seeks to compel him to testify in the special counsel’s Jan 6. investigation. Pence has argued that because he was serving in his role as president of the Senate on Jan. 6, as he presided over a joint session of Congress to certify the election results, he is protected from being forced to address his actions under the Constitution’s “speech-or-debate” clause that shields members of Congress. It is not clear how that disagreement will be resolved. ____ Follow Eric Tucker on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/etuckerAP	2023-03-18T04:12:32+00:00	localnews8.com	https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/03/17/judge-orders-more-trump-lawyer-testimony-in-mar-a-lago-probe/
Collaborative Problem Solving Under One Roof Empowers Faster Concept-to-Commercialization JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubix Foods, a leading culinary and food science-focused provider of flavor and functional ingredients for restaurants and food manufacturers, announced today the grand opening of its highly anticipated new Innovation Center. The 50,000-square-foot "facility of the future" is tailor-made to streamline and accelerate the innovation process on behalf of the company's customers, which includes many of the world's most recognized food brands. "Here we have all the talent, technology and tools to deliver food innovation from research to rollout, all under one roof at unparalleled speed – a fully commercialized formula ready in days rather than months," said CEO Andy Block. The Rubix Foods Innovation Center includes: - State-of-the-art show kitchen for in-person and virtual demonstrations - Top-of-the-line R&D lab for prototype development and evaluation - Industry-leading R&D test kitchen with advanced equipment to mimic customers' operations - Two cutting-edge pilot plants to simulate real-world manufacturing - Full-scale sensory panel and dedicated market research and consumer insight facilities - Extensive food safety and quality assurance capabilities The company operates as a full-service problem-tackling partner across the gamut of culinary, scientific, marketing and logistics challenges. To underscore this point of difference within the industry, Block explained: "We're here for collaboration, not credit. The Rubix Foods Innovation Center was built as much for our customers as it was for us. We tell them, 'this is (y)our Innovation Center' and we encourage them to visit us to take full advantage of the tools and talent available to them here." The preeminent food and beverage private equity firm Arbor Investments announced its investment and partnership with the company in April 2019. The firm has a track record of driving transformative growth and innovation at its portfolio companies. Soon after closing the partnership, Arbor and Rubix broke ground on the new facility in October 2020 and rebranded the company from Darifair Foods to Rubix Foods in October 2021. "Today's ribbon cutting of this impressive building marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Rubix Foods," said Arbor Investments Partner, Alan Weed. "From the onset of our investment, we recognized that the company was an epicenter of truly innovative food technology but lacked a world-class facility to foster in-person problem solving with customers. Based on the overwhelming positive response and new projects initiated from recent customer visits, the investment in the new Innovation Center is already paying dividends for Rubix and its customers." Rubix welcomes food industry visitors for customized tours, demonstrations, and problem-solving sessions at 13203 Flagler Center Blvd. in Jacksonville. To schedule a visit, email collaborate@rubixfoods.com or visit rubixfoods.com. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida since its founding as Darifair in 1981, Rubix Foods is a leading culinary and food science-focused provider of flavor and functional ingredients, offering up insight-driven concepts and breakthrough food solutions for industry leading restaurants, retailers and manufacturers in the United States. Led by the Block family for four generations, the company partnered with private equity firm Arbor Investments in 2019 to accelerate growth and unlock new sales channels and opportunities. Rubix employs a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in their customers' worlds of consumer-packaged goods, manufacturing and foodservice, giving them unmatched insight into developing targeted solutions. For more information, visit rubixfoods.com and follow the company on social media: Facebook @RubixFoodsLLC, Instagram @RubixFoods, LinkedIn @RubixFoods. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Rubix Foods	2022-09-20T10:52:24+00:00	kxii.com	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/09/20/rubix-foods-opens-new-first-of-its-kind-innovation-center/
The additions of Charles Buisseret and Makayla Stephens deepens the FPA Group's private equity expertise, enhances services to alternative investment firms and reunites a highly experienced team NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") — a leading investment bank, wealth manager and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) —continues the expansion of its Global Fund Placement and Advisory Group ("FPA Group") with the additions of Charles Buisseret, CAIA, as Managing Director and global Co-Head of the FPA Group and Makayla Stephens as Director. Both will be based in the United States. In their roles, Mr. Buisseret and Ms. Stephens will partner once again with colleagues based in London: FPA Group Co-Head and Managing Director Tanya McHale, Managing Director Andrew Roberts, Director Marcus Klasse and Associate Curran Gaur. This seasoned and cohesive team worked together at a previous firm and will continue to deliver on their highly strategic offering to global alternative managers. Rob Lowenthal, Head of Investment Banking, said, "Charles and Makayla enhance the ability of the Global FPA Group to serve leading alternative investment firms in the U.S. By reuniting a highly experienced team of professionals, we are putting them in an optimal position to provide industry-leading expertise for primary funds, single asset transactions, GP stakes and secondary solutions. Oppenheimer continues to develop its specialized capabilities within private markets, which are closely aligned with our core industry coverage groups, including Technology, Healthcare and Financial Institutions." The FPA Group's U.S. team is based in New York and Los Angeles and works alongside the London-based Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) team, which is led by Ms. McHale. Max Lami, CEO of Oppenheimer's European business, added, "We are delighted that Charles and Makayla have joined the FPA Group. We are committed to building upon this momentum and our private markets business by strategically growing this team, which will allow us to better meet the needs of our clients." Mr. Buisseret joined Oppenheimer earlier this year and previously served as a Managing Director at MVision Private Equity Advisers ("MVision"), where he spent 10 years. He led teams involved in strategic advisory work for leading alternative investment firms and developed long-term relationships with family offices and institutional investors across the U.S. He studied Biological Sciences at Oxford University and Finance at the London School of Economics. "I am delighted to see our team expand with familiar and highly talented individuals that complement each other's skill sets," said Mr. Buisseret. "Our integrated approach within the investment banking division at Oppenheimer provides a unique platform to support alternative investment managers across a range of strategic advisory and principal investment services." Prior to joining Oppenheimer, Ms. Stephens was a member of the investor relations team at Grain Management LLC, a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the global communications sector. She also spent time at MVision, where she was tasked with executing primary fundraises and direct/co-investment transactions, and developing long-term relationships with institutional investors across the United States. Ms. McHale concluded, "We are excited to be working again with Charles and Makayla. Bringing together former colleagues with complementary backgrounds and skill sets will assist in the rapid, continued growth of our business and build on the successes of the last year since the founding of the FPA Group at Oppenheimer." Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer), a principal subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY on the New York Stock Exchange), and its affiliates provide a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage and investment banking services to high net-worth individuals, families, corporate executives, local governments, businesses and institutions. Media Contacts: Joseph Kuo / Michael Dugan Haven Tower Group LLC 424 317 4851 or 424 317 4852 jkuo@haventower.com or mdugan@haventower.com View original content: SOURCE Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.	2022-10-26T11:47:40+00:00	uppermichiganssource.com	https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/prnewswire/2022/10/26/oppenheimer-announces-expansion-global-fund-placement-advisory-group/
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), a progressive ally of Vice President Harris and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), is projected to win the Los Angeles mayoral race, becoming the first woman elected to lead the City of Angels. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday evening, more than a week after Election Day. Bass defeated Democrat Rick Caruso, a wealthy developer and former Republican who had spent tens of millions of dollars to boost his candidacy. Though she was considered the heavy favorite the win the race, polls showed the contest tightening in the lead-up to Election Day amid growing anxiety over the city’s problems with homelessness and crime. Bass, who was at one point floated as a potential running mate of President Biden’s in the 2020 election, inherits the mantle left by outgoing Mayor Eric Garcetti (D).	2022-11-17T02:48:48+00:00	wcia.com	https://www.wcia.com/hill-politics/bass-elected-las-first-female-mayor/
HONOLULU, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael J. Kennedy, an innovative leader with extensive executive and strategy experience with national and global organizations, will be appointed to the board of directors of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) (NYSE:HE), effective August 1, 2022. Kennedy will continue to serve as a director of American Savings Bank, F.S.B. (ASB), HEI's wholly owned bank subsidiary, where he has served as a director and member of the ASB Risk Committee since 2018 and as a member of the ASB Audit Committee since 2020. In 2011, Kennedy co-founded and served as CEO of clearXchange, LLC, a digital payment platform. In 2017, clearXchange became Zelle, one of today's most widely used instant payment services, providing its customers a fast, safe and easy way to send and receive money with friends, family and others they trust. Before founding clearXchange, he was an executive vice president with Wells Fargo, where he led innovation and payment strategy. He was also previously an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, Inc. After Zelle, Kennedy went on to lead several innovative companies in the international payments industry, serving as president of OFX North America, one of the world's largest international payment providers (2017-19); as CEO of Interstellar, a technology company focused on delivering more reliable cross-border payments (2019-21); and as CEO of Velo Labs, which aims to revolutionize the global financial services industry through development of a blockchain-enabled payments network (2021-22). Kennedy joins a diverse and talented board of directors at HEI, including: retired Admiral Tom Fargo, former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command and current HEI board chair; Scott Seu, HEI president and CEO; Celeste Connors, CEO of Hawai'i Local2030 Hub; Richard Dahl, former CEO of James Campbell Company; Elisia Flores, CEO and vice chair of L&L Franchise, Inc.; Peggy Fowler, former CEO of Portland General; Micah Kāne, president and CEO of Hawai'i Community Foundation; Keith Russell, president of Russell Financial; and Jim Scilacci, former CFO of Edison International. "Mike Kennedy has been a very effective director at American Savings Bank, and we are thrilled to appoint him to the HEI board," said Fargo, HEI board chair. "Mike is a proven leader and his creative thinking, expertise in technology and financial services, and experience developing innovative strategies will greatly support our vision across the HEI family of companies." Kennedy holds bachelor of science and master of science degrees in industrial engineering, with distinction, from Stanford University. He also has a master of business administration, with distinction, from Harvard Business School. The Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI) (NYSE:HE) family of companies provides the energy and financial services that empower much of the economic and community activity of Hawaiʻi. HEI's electric utility, Hawaiian Electric, supplies power to approximately 95% of Hawaiʻi's population and is undertaking an ambitious effort to decarbonize its operations and the broader state economy. Its banking subsidiary, American Savings Bank, is one of Hawaiʻi's largest financial institutions, providing a wide array of banking and other financial services and working to advance economic growth, affordability and financial fitness. HEI helps advance Hawaiʻi's sustainability goals through investments by its non-regulated subsidiary, Pacific Current. For more information, visit www.hei.com. For media inquiries, please contact: AJ Halagao Vice President Corporate and Community Advancement (808) 543-7625 ajhalagao@hei.com Julie Smolinski Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Sustainability (808) 543-7300 ir@hei.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.	2022-07-19T21:58:16+00:00	kalb.com	https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/07/19/michael-j-kennedy-named-hawaiian-electric-industries-board-directors/
Monday, Jan. 2 Essentials - Last look at Preseason Top 20 - Look back at holiday tourneys - East Side upsets Arts - Returning All-State players - Returning All-Group players - Division 1 commits Top 20 scoreboard - No. 2 Roselle Catholic at No. 11 Manasquan, 1 - No. 4 St. Thomas Aquinas vs. Monroe, 3 - No. 7 St. Peter’s Prep vs. Union City, 7 Statewide schedule Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription. Kevin Minnick covers South Jersey boys basketball. He can be reached at kminnick@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @kminnicksports	2023-01-02T15:33:20+00:00	nj.com	https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2023/01/boys-basketball-links-results-featured-coverage-for-jan-2.html
BOSTON (AP) — An effort to digitize more than 200 Boston Pops radio broadcasts conducted by John Williams from 1979 until 1991 is almost complete, the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Wednesday, Williams’ 91st birthday. The project to preserve 233 live radio broadcasts that were recorded on 256 one-quarter inch (0.63 centimeter) reel-to-reel analog tapes that were becoming increasingly fragile and in danger of chemical deterioration was funded by grants totaling $24,000 from the Grammy Museum and the Council on Library and Information Resource. The recordings chronicle Williams’ work with guest performers from a broad spectrum of the entertainment industry: classical artists like Yo-Yo Ma and James Galway; popular stars such as Joan Baez and Ray Charles; Broadway stars like Carol Channing and Joel Grey; jazz musicians including Wynton Marsalis and Sarah Vaughan; and comedic talents such as Victor Borge. The concerts were originally broadcast locally before being distributed to radio stations nationwide. Some feature the first concert arrangements of many of the Oscar- and Grammy-winning Williams’ film scores. The BSO has completed the digitization process and is currently creating access files for public use. The recordings are searchable through the BSO’s performance history search engine and the public can request free access to the audio streams starting June 15.	2023-02-08T16:36:18+00:00	pahomepage.com	https://www.pahomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-bso-plan-to-digitize-john-williams-concerts-almost-complete/
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Standing on a small rear train platform appreciating the Southwest scenery, I’m thankful I took Grand Canyon Railway to visit one of the seven natural Wonders of the World. It’s the first time I’d taken the train to the Grand Canyon since I was a kid. When I was younger, my family would take trips to a sleepy Williams, Ariz., which is about 120 miles from Phoenix, where I live. How to see the Grand Canyon by train The Grand Canyon Railway is a lesser-known way to see one of the seven natural Wonders of the World The Grand Canyon Railway, which runs daily from Williams to the Grand Canyon, is a less common mode of transportation to see the national park. My parents and I would take the train instead of driving, and I saw it as an adventure. They even took me on the train during the winter when it magically transformed into the Polar Express. At 6 years old, I was filled with wonder when we ended up at the North Pole and Santa came on the train to give out little presents. The Grand Canyon Railway still keeps up this Christmas tradition. The first passengers traveled on the Grand Canyon Railway in 1901, and the train became the most innovative mode of travel to the Grand Canyon. It’s had various purposes throughout the years, including transporting supplies to build the Grand Canyon Village’s restaurants, hotels and shops. The railway also had ties to local lumberjacks and ranchers who used it to move livestock. The train leaves Williams every day (except Christmas) at 9:30 a.m. and arrives at the canyon’s South Rim at 11:45 a.m. It allows visitors three hours to explore the canyon and exhibits before departing, with an arrival back in Williams at 5:45 p.m. In November and December, the schedule moves an hour earlier. It’s unique because it lets you relax on the journey and take in parts of Arizona beyond the Sonoran Desert, such as high desert, prairie and pine forests. Also, by taking the train to the historical landmark, tourists keep approximately 50,000 cars away from the Canyon. Here’s what to know to plan your own Grand Canyon Railway trip. How to book The Grand Canyon Railway is separated into six car classes. They range from the Pullman class (starting at $67 for adults; $32 for kids), with bench-style seating and windows that open to take in the fresh air, to the Luxury Parlor, which features couches, carpeted floors, a private bar and makes you feel like your a baron in the Old West ($226; children are not permitted). If you choose to stay overnight near the Grand Canyon, the railway has made it easy to combine hotels and trains with discount packages. Some include a night at a hotel just steps away from the rim. They also come with an itinerary if you want to take planning out of the equation. The train experience The train depot in Williams is easy to navigate, with a ticket booth and gift and coffee shop. Because I was traveling in the winter, I waited for the train in the warmth of the indoors and sat down with a fresh cup of coffee. There’s a Wild West shootout show before the train ride that I opted out of, but would be fun for kids and families. Before the 9:30 a.m. departure, a whistle signaled that it was time to board. There were plenty of staff to help me find which train car I was riding in; I was in coach on the way to the Grand Canyon, but was riding back in the Luxury Dome. The coach class had mostly families who wanted the best value. The seating is cramped, but manageable. Meanwhile, the Luxury Dome on the way back was all adults. The seating was spacious with extra-cushioned seats and a mini table next to the window. The train car hostesses appeared at the front of the train to provide necessary information, like where the bathrooms were and how long the ride would be. The hosts and hostesses are essential parts of the train because they provide not only vital information while riding, but point out wildlife and share history about the railway and the Grand Canyon. The ride itself is smooth with transitional views of the landscape during the two-hour trip. The different car classes offer different experiences, such as complimentary snacks and beverages in the luxury cars along with alcoholic drinks for purchase. The Observation Dome had a Champagne toast on the way back to Williams. I also bought a signature cocktail. One of the perks of being in one of the luxury cars is you can move between the different cars if you want to stretch your legs. You can also step outside on the platform at the end of the moving train to take in the view rushing past you. It’s definitely a thrill, although I was nervous I was going to drop my phone as I snapped photos. There’s entertainment on the train ride, including singing cowboys, a state marshal and “robbers.” Cliff Hall, who played the state marshal, explained, “I think it [the train] is great because you get to meet people from across the country and outside the country. You got some from Alberta, England, El Salvador, just in this little space of the train.” Curious about what international visitors thought about the Grand Canyon Railway, I asked British traveler Sarah Morton about what motivated her and her partner to ride the train. “I was looking up cool ways to do the Grand Canyon and the Grand Canyon Railway came up. I loved the idea of traveling in an old-fashioned way.” Morton said. Where to go from the train I traveled on the Grand Canyon Railway in February so there was plenty of snow on the ground at the Grand Canyon, as well as Williams. Once you arrive near the park, it’s a straight route to the Grand Canyon, dropping passengers about a three-minute walk from the South Rim of the canyon. There’s a three-hour stay at the Grand Canyon Village at the South Rim after the train reaches its destination. This is enough time to explore the shops, restaurants, lodges and views around the village. There are bus routes, but I recommend staying in the area since there is plenty to do. The walking path in the village follows the rim of the Grand Canyon so you can see different views of it while exploring. Some highlights include the Hopi House, a shop selling Indigenous-made gifts; Bright Angel Lodge; and Lookout Studio, which offers one of the best views of the South Rim. Sarah Chavera Edwards is a writer based in Phoenix. You can follow her on Twitter: @chaveraedwards.	2023-05-06T13:24:54+00:00	washingtonpost.com	https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/grand-canyon-railway-train/
A new survey about everyday wealth and the money concerns of consumers is being released in a few weeks, and some of these findings happen to coincide with national retirement security week. Jean Chatzky, financial expert & author, and Soledad O’Brien, award-winning journalist & TV Host, joined us Friday on ‘Life.Style.Live!” to discuss a few early insights. The two prominent journalists also co-host a weekly radio show and podcast for Edelman Financial Engines called, ‘Everyday Wealth.” For more information, visit: EverydayWealth.com. THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES.	2022-10-07T18:47:50+00:00	wishtv.com	https://www.wishtv.com/lifestylelive/new-survey-reveals-how-americans-feel-about-everyday-wealth-money-concerns/
A New Mexico man who was driving drunk without a valid license barreled through a parade that celebrates Native American culture in the western part of the state, injuring at least 15 people, officials said Friday. Jeff Irving, 33, was arrested late Thursday and faces charges that include aggravated driving while intoxicated, fleeing from officers and injuring parade-goers and two Gallup police officers who tried to stop the vehicle, court documents said. In a statement, New Mexico State Police said that investigators have no reason to suspect the crime was motivated by hate. No one was killed. The people who were hurt, including the police officers, suffered mostly minor injuries, said New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and his family were among those almost hit as the Chevrolet Tahoe drove through the parade route. The vehicle sped through downtown Gallup about 15 minutes after the nighttime parade started that served as the kick-off event for the 10-day Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration. Irving’s blood-alcohol content was three times the legal limit for driving, according to court records. His license had been revoked or suspended for another drunken driving charge and the SUV had no registration or insurance, police said. Court records didn’t list an attorney for Irving who could speak on his behalf. His two passengers were detained and taken to a detox center in Gallup, a city of about 22,000 people, state police said in the statement. Many among the crowd of thousands lining the parade route in front of businesses that sell Native American jewelry, arts and crafts captured the chaotic scene on video. As the SUV sped near the parade, videos on social media showed people yelling for others to get out of the way and some pushing parade-goers to safety. One video showed parade-goers yelling obscenities at the SUV’s driver and passengers while they were handcuffed on the ground. Children performing traditional dances appear to have been among the first to have seen the SUV heading toward them, the videos showed. They ran to the side amid screams and others scrambling to get out of the way. The images also showed blankets, shoes, banners and umbrellas left strewn along the street and on the sidewalks as people fled. Lujan Grisham said Friday that the state will send additional police officers and a behavioral heath crisis team to Gallup for the rest of the ceremonial event. Nez said the vehicle was coming at him and a group of tribal officials marching in the parade. He thanked people for taking quick action to get spectators and participants out of harm’s way. “We just ask for your prayers for all of the participants,” Nez said in a video posted on social media. “We’re all shook up. You would see this on television, you would think it would never happen here. I’m sorry to say it happened here in Gallup, New Mexico.” Tonya Jim said she went to the parade with her parents, grandchildren and children. Her 5-year-old granddaughter, KaRiah, was picked from the crowd to join a group of dancers. Shortly after, the vehicle barreled down the parade route, turned and hit a man across from them who was sitting on a folding chair, she said. KaRiah was helped off the road by someone and was not hurt. “I’m glad whoever was holding her hand just kept holding her hand and ran with her to get her off the road,” Jim said. “I’m not sure who she was, but I’m thankful for her.” Jim said the family burned cedar and prayed when they got home and did a tobacco smoke prayer Friday morning to calm down. “I blessed my kids and thanked the creator they are still with me and (to) pray for the families who are hurt,” said Jim, who is Navajo and lives in Fort Defiance. During the mayhem, the SUV swerved onto a side street and pulled into a parking spot before trying to pull out again. It hit a parked car and backed into a police car, state police said. Officers converged on the vehicle and detained the driver and two passengers who Irving identified as his brothers, according to court documents. Irving initially told police he was not drinking before admitting to having at least a couple of beers, according to court documents. He is from the small community of Pinedale and faces 21 charges, the documents and police said. City, state and tribal officials met Friday, with some urging more resources to address alcohol abuse. The state has long had a driving while impaired rate above the U.S. national average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “I think there’s always room for improvement,” said Gallup police Capt. Erin Toadlena-Pablo. “I don’t think anyone should ever look at it and say we’re doing all we can. There’s always other means.” The nighttime parade is a highlight of the ceremonial celebration, which was founded in 1922 as a way for traders to showcase the culture and art of Native American tribes in the region, said Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial Association board President Kyle Tom. A daytime parade will go on as planned on Aug. 13, the day before closing events, Tom said. Other events include dances, rodeos and a juried art show. People travel to Gallup from the vast Navajo Nation that extends into Arizona, New Mexico and Utah and from other tribal reservations to attend the parades and events. Nez, tribal lawmakers and others expressed anger and disbelief over what happened. “It’s supposed to be a celebration, but today it was a difficult time for us,” Nez said. ___ Fonseca reported from Flagstaff, Arizona. Associated Press writer Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, contributed to this report.	2022-08-06T05:57:25+00:00	wwlp.com	https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-national-news/suv-drives-into-native-american-parade-causing-injuries/

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