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Which black apron is best?
Are you someone stains seem to find? Cooking and eating are ripe opportunities for splatters and food to get on your clothing. Not only is an apron a must to protect your clothes while you cook, but a black one will hide stains most effectively.
Whether cooking at home or professionally, finding the right black apron requires some consideration. For instance, if you want one with functional pockets, Arawak Brave Professional Cooking Apron is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a black apron
Material
Aprons come in various materials. Heavy cotton, linen, canvas and denim aprons use natural fibers and many are machine washable. You can also find aprons made of cotton-polyester blends or constructed entirely of synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, vinyl or neoprene. Vinyl aprons are waterproof and neoprene is resistant to punctures. Shop aprons, designed for woodworkers, welders and mechanics, are often made of leather.
Styles
There are many different styles of aprons.
- Server aprons cover the lower half of the body only and tie around the waist. They typically extend down to the mid-thigh. For a longer apron, opt for a bistro-style. Both apron types offer limited protection but provide a place to wipe your hands as you serve.
- Bib or chef’s aprons are what most people think of when they think of aprons. This style loops around the neck and ties at the waist. Their full-length coverage protects the chef from splashes while cooking.
- Cobbler aprons offer both front and backside protection, though shorter than bib styles, and typically feature front pockets. They are also used by artists or in the medical industry, not just in kitchens.
- Dishwasher aprons are water-resistant and designed to keep you dry while washing dishes. This style is knee-length.
- Disposable aprons are designed to be thrown away after a single use. They are ideal for volunteer situations or where cross-contamination of ingredients is a concern. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find them in black.
Size
Black aprons typically come in one, unisex size. However, the one-size option in one brand may differ from the single size offered in another brand. If multiple sizes are offered, consult with the sizing chart for the best fit. The straps of aprons also allow for you to tie it tighter if you’re smaller or looser if you’re bigger. Be sure the straps are long enough to accommodate your waist. Some straps, both neck and waist, are adjustable so you can customize the fit.
What to look for in a quality black apron
Water-resistant
Fabric aprons sometimes feature a water-resistant finish, such as wax, which may affect how you clean it. A waxed canvas apron, for instance, cannot be thrown in the washing machine but must be sponge cleaned. At a certain point, they may need to be refinished with fabric wax.
Protection
For a heavy-duty apron, select a leather, rubber or vinyl one. These offer the most protection from hot splashes or sharp objects. Canvas, cotton blends, polyester and denim aprons may be cooler to wear in a steamy kitchen or when operating a grill but don’t offer the same protection from hot liquids.
Stain-resistance
While black aprons will hide stains, the color alone doesn’t prevent substances from seeping into the fabric and leaving a permanent mark. Selecting an apron with a stain-resistant coating such as Teflon protects against oil and other tough stains. Typically you can’t toss aprons with this special coating in the dryer.
Machine-washable
For many cooks, a machine washable apron is a non-negotiable requirement. Aprons frequently collect stains and the ability to throw yours in the laundry is the most convenient way to keep it fresh. Look for a machine-washable black apron that you can toss in with a dark load. Check to see if you should tumble dry it because not all machine-washable aprons can go in the dryer and may shrink if they do. Most machine-washable black aprons need to be washed in cold water to prevent bleeding or shrinkage.
Pockets
Pockets come in handy in surprising ways when cooking. An apron with substantial pockets can stash a utensil while you wash your hands, carry spices out to the barbecue or hold your smartphone so you can rock out while you cook. If you’re listening to music on headphones, select aprons feature a headphone loop that keeps your wires safely tucked out of the way from snagging on pot handles and the like.
How much you can expect to spend on a black apron
A black apron costs between $5-$50. Leather and designer aprons can cost up to $100.
Black apron FAQ
What is a cross-back apron?
A. Cross-back aprons refer to a style that features straps that cross in the back in an X. This style requires that you slip your arms through the arm openings after putting the apron on over your head. It can take a little practice but stays secure once on. The advantage of this type of apron is that it doesn’t feature neck straps that can pull on the neck and cause pain.
Should I tie my apron in the front or in the back?
A. You can tie the waist straps of your apron in the back or in the front. It’s up to you. Most aprons have straps that are long enough to cross behind you and then wrap around the front where you can tie them.
What’s the best black apron to buy?
Top black apron
Arawak Brave Professional Cooking Apron
What you need to know: This durable cotton apron is highly functional and features many desirable design elements.
What you’ll love: It features multiple double-stitched pockets, including one to hold your smartphone. The cross-back straps eliminate neck pain. The 10-ounce cotton material is both thick and breathable as well as machine washable. It features a headphone loop.
What you should consider: It’s pricey, but reviewers are pleased with the high quality of this apron.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top black apron for the money
Utopia Kitchen Unisex Adjustable Bib Apron With Two Pockets
What you need to know: This two-for-one deal is quite the steal if you cook in pairs.
What you’ll love: The two-pack costs under $10 and it is a unisex design. The black polyester fabric resists wrinkles and can be tumble-dried. The dense fabric is good quality, durable and doesn’t show spots.
What you should consider: The neck strap is uncomfortably short for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Hudson Durable Goods Professional-Grade Chef Apron
What you need to know: This solid black apron features a cross-back and a belt strap that clips around the waist.
What you’ll love: Without a neck strap that can cause pain, users who hate aprons are fast converts to this style. It features a towel loop and four pockets, including a kangaroo pocket for your hands. The stitching is top notch. It’s highly adjustable for all body types and sizes.
What you should consider: It is quite pricey but lasts.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BERLIN (AP) — A girl who was on vacation from Italy with her parents has died after a stone statue fell on her at a hotel in Munich, German police said Sunday.
The 7-year-old was hit by the roughly 200-kilogram (440-pound) statue in the courtyard of the hotel on Friday evening, police said. People at the scene were able to free the child and call emergency services, but she died later at a Munich hospital.
It wasn’t clear why the statue toppled over. Police said an investigation was ongoing. | 2022-08-29T05:00:34+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/ap-girl-from-italy-dies-after-statue-falls-on-her-in-germany/ |
Ray Lewis III, son of 2-time Super Bowl champ Ray Lewis, dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ray Lewis III, the son of two-time Super Bowl champion Ray Lewis, has died. Reports said the younger Lewis was 28.
Lewis III’s coach at Virginia Union, Mark James, said he learned of his former player’s death through family and social media.
“He was a great kid. He played hard and it was a pleasure knowing him,” James told The Associated Press by phone Friday.
Lewis III’s younger brother Rahsaan Lewis said on an Instagram story, “Really can’t believe I’m even typing this, but RIP big brother.”
Neither Lewis nor James provided details how Lewis III died.
Lewis III played cornerback at his father’s alma mater, Miami, for two seasons without getting in a game before transferring to Coastal Carolina in 2015.
Lewis III finished his career at Virginia Union where James remembered him as a level-headed young man who worked hard and never acted like he was above others due to his father’s success as an NFL standout and Pro Football Hall of Famer.
“I think by the time we got him, he was ready for the business of going to school and finishing and playing football and being an impact (player),” James said. “He was a hard worker.”
At Coastal Carolina, Lewis III played 12 games at cornerback with 19 tackles. He had 37 tackes for Virginia Union in 2017.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- 2023 Chrysler 300C, powered by the 6.4L HEMI® engine, commemorates nearly 70-year legacy of the Chrysler 300
- Only 2,000 2023 Chrysler 300C vehicles will be produced for the U.S.
- Chrysler 300 production will end following the 2023 model year
- From introduction in 1955, return in 2005 and beyond, Chrysler 300 has represented iconic American luxury and forward-looking design for decades
- 2023 Chrysler 300C sends out the Chrysler 300 on a powerful note, featuring a 6.4L 392-cu.-in. HEMI engine with 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque
- Chrysler 300C reaches 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds
- Additional performance features include red four-piston Brembo brakes, a 3.09 limited slip differential, active damping suspension, active exhaust system and black rounded exhaust tips
- New version of tri-color 300C badge on grille and rear decklid announces unique personality of the limited-production 300C
- Black Laguna leather front seats sport embossed 300C logo and silver stitching accents
- 300C interior includes carbon-fiber accents
- 300C is equipped with premium features, including 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, advanced brake assist, Lane Departure Warning Plus, Full Speed Collision Warning Plus and more
- 2023 Chrysler 300C features a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $55,000
- Ordering reservations available now through three simple steps at reservation.chrysler.com
- For more information on the Chrysler brand, visit www.chrysler.com
Chrysler brand is commemorating the nearly 70-year legacy of the Chrysler 300 with the 2023 Chrysler 300C, powered by a 6.4L HEMI® engine with 485 horsepower. The 2023 Chrysler 300C was revealed this evening near the Spirit of Detroit statue in downtown Detroit on the eve of media day for the 2022 North American International Auto Show.
The 6.4L HEMI-powered 2023 Chrysler 300C pays tribute to the Chrysler 300 and the end of an era — Chrysler 300 production will end following the 2023 model year. First introduced in 1955 and reborn in 2005, the Chrysler 300 has represented iconic American luxury and performance for decades.
"We're celebrating the Chrysler 300 and it's iconic legacy in the automotive world," said Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand chief executive officer. "The Chrysler 300 changed the automotive world in so many ways, and we will carry that spirit of ingenuity forward as we transform Chrysler with a fully electrified future and breakthrough customer experiences."
6.4L HEMI-powered 2023 Chrysler 300C
The 2023 Chrysler 300C honors the 300 model with a special, limited-production run — only 2,000 units will be offered in the U.S. with another 200 available in Canada.
The 6.4L V-8 HEMI engine makes the final version of America's big, bold sedan even bigger and bolder, generating 485 horsepower and 475 lb.ft. of torque and driving the 300C from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. The 2023 Chrysler 300 can cover the quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds and can reach a top speed of 160 mph.
The 392-cu.-in., naturally aspirated engine is paired with a TorqueFlite eight-speed transmission that optimizes fuel economy while offering maximum performance with 160-millisecond shifts. Additional performance features include red four-piston Brembo brakes, a 3.09 limited slip differential, active damping suspension and black, rounded exhaust tips that accent an active exhaust system that delivers a muscular, throaty sound.
A new iteration of the tri-color 300C badge dresses up the exterior on the grille and rear decklid, and the 300C rides on 20-by-9-inch forged wheels with all-season performance tires. The exterior carries black chrome accents on the grille and lower fascia, plus black headlamp and taillamp bezels. Three exterior colors are available for the 300C: Gloss Black, Velvet Red and Bright White.
Inside, black Laguna leather front seats are embossed with the new 300C logo and further accented with unique silver stitching. Silver stitching also reaches the doors and leather instrument panel, with carbon fiber and Piano Black touches on the interior bezels.
The 300C packs a premium 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and the 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment system, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, comes standard. Advanced brake assist, Lane Departure Warning Plus and Full Speed Collision Warning Plus are just a few of the standard safety features, while comfort features include a heated steering wheel and heated and ventilated front seats.
The 2023 Chrysler 300C comes fully equipped with a U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $55,000. Ordering reservations are available now at reservation.chrysler.com, through a process that features three simple steps: select an exterior color, select a dealer and submit a deposit.
Chrysler 300: Celebrating an Automotive Legend
With roots that include the breakthrough 1955 and 2005 models, the Chrysler 300 has represented style, sophistication and performance for nearly 70 years. Highlights of the Chrysler 300 include:
- 1950s
- 1960s
- 1990s
- 2000s
- 2010s
- 2020s
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 nearly 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. Chrysler is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
Follow Chrysler and company news and video on:
Company blog: http://blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: http://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Chrysler brand: www.chrysler.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrysler
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrysler
Twitter: www.twitter.com/chrysler or @StellantisNA
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Dying to Ask Podcast: How to make rest your superpower
Take a rest.
Learning how to unplug with purpose is a superpower worth developing. Science will back you up on that.
Being chronically tired is linked to hormonal imbalances and mental health issues. It creates or worsens physical problems too.
Americans are overtired, overworked and overwhelmed. Taking a rest, even a short one, can help you recharge in a hurry.
But, why does the concept of rest seem so elusive to so many of us? Why is taking a break seen as a break in productivity versus a badge of honor?
Taking a brain break often leads to an increase in creativity, productivity, and overall well being.
And, you don't have to crawl in bed for the afternoon to see results.
A few well-timed "rest breaks" can revive you enough to feel a boost that will carry you to bedtime.
In this Dying to Ask:
- Why rest is so hard for some people
- The science that backs the importance of quieting your mind
- Hacks to build short breaks into your day without shirking responsibilities
- Easy habit stacking tools to change your outlook in minutes
Other places to listen
CLICK HERE to listen on iTunes
CLICK HERE to listen on Stitcher | 2022-10-06T21:59:23+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/dying-to-ask-podcast-how-to-make-rest-your-superpower/41545738 |
Starting June 27, Auntie Anne's guests can pair their pretzel with the new Dragonfruit Mango Frost, Dragonfruit Mango Frozen Lemonade, and Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade Mixer.
Just in time for 4th of July weekend, Pretzel Perks members can enjoy a free Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzel when they purchase one of the new sips from July 1-4.
ATLANTA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer, Auntie Anne's, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise, is keeping guests refreshed all season long with new twists on the brand's beloved lemonade lineup. Starting today, three brand new Dragonfruit Mango sips are rolling into Auntie Anne's restaurants nationwide for a limited time.
As it heats up outside, Auntie Anne's guests can cool down with the new Dragonfruit Mango Frost, Dragonfruit Mango Frozen Lemonade, and Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade Mixer:
- The new Dragonfruit Mango Frost blends real dragonfruit & mango puree with Auntie Anne's signature Original Frozen Lemonade to create a refreshing sip. The beverage is served over real whipped cream then topped with more whipped cream and pink sprinkles for a mouth-watering, light, and sweet tropical sip sure to reinvigorate on even the hottest of summer days.
- The new Dragonfruit Mango Frozen Lemonade blends real dragonfruit & mango puree into classic Auntie Anne's Original Frozen Lemonade for a delicious frozen flavor that tastes as vibrant as it looks.
- The new Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade Mixer swirls real dragonfruit & mango puree into Auntie Anne's Original Lemonade for a perfectly balanced tart and sweet sip that'll have guests wanting more.
For the coolest way to fuel any summer hustle, the refreshing fruit flavors of Auntie Anne's Dragonfruit Mango beverages pair perfectly with a hot, handmade pretzel. And, to help fans enjoy the unbeatable delicious duo and stay refreshed all 4th of July weekend long, Auntie Anne's is offering FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar pretzels for Pretzel Perks members with the purchase of any Dragonfruit Mango beverage from July 1 through July 4*.
"Auntie Anne's is all about powering pick-me-ups for our on-the-go guests," shared Cynthia Liu, Vice President of Marketing at Auntie Anne's. "We're thrilled to be pouring new, tasty, and refreshing ways for our fans to enjoy the refreshing fruit flavors they crave alongside their favorite pretzel during the summer."
From now until Sept. 9, while supplies last, fans can enjoy all three ridiculously refreshing summer sips in-store at participating Auntie Anne's locations or through the Pretzel Perks app for delivery straight to their door or in-store pickup.
To learn more about Auntie Anne's hot, handmade, buttery pretzels and refreshing beverages that take snacking to the next level, visit AuntieAnnes.com and follow along on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
*Valid July 1, 2022 – July 4, 2022 in the app, taxes and fees apply, see checkout for details. Current app users will automatically get the offer and any new Pretzel Perks user that signs up from 7/1/22 – 7/4/22 will get the offer upon sign up.
About Auntie Anne's®:
With locations in 49 states and more than 25 countries, Auntie Anne's mixes, twists, and bakes pretzels to golden brown perfection all day long in full view of guests. Auntie Anne's® stores can be found in malls and outlet centers, as well as in non-traditional spaces including universities, airports, Walmarts, travel plazas, military bases, and food trucks. Fans can now also order their favorite pretzel snacks for delivery, pickup, and catering in the Pretzel Perks app. For more information, visit AuntieAnnes.com, or follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to travel to New Mexico next week, days before the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
The White House in a statement said Biden will take part in events with Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is trying to win a second term in next month’s election, and other state and local officials.
Biden’s scheduled visit to New Mexico comes after Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Albuquerque last week to campaign with Lujan Grisham.
The New Mexico governor is facing the GOP nominee Mark Ronchetti. The former TV meteorologist outpaced Donald Trump on the 2020 ballot as a Senate candidate but still finished with less than 46% of the vote.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the 2022 midterm elections at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections. | 2022-10-28T10:25:50+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/ap-biden-to-travel-to-new-mexico-days-before-midterm-election/ |
NY New York NY Zone Forecast for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
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.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph,
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slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
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.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
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.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
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20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
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midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
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Kings (Brooklyn)-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph, becoming north in
the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
NYZ074-042000-
Richmond (Staten Island)-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Humid with highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 10 mph,
becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
NYZ177-042000-
Northern Nassau-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming west this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph,
becoming north in the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
NYZ179-042000-
Southern Nassau-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
NYZ078-042000-
Northwest Suffolk-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
NYZ080-042000-
Southwest Suffolk-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 80.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Humid
with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Humid with highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ079-042000-
Northeast Suffolk-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to south 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Humid with highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ081-042000-
Southeast Suffolk-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Humid with highs in the lower 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ071-042000-
Southern Westchester-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming west this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph, becoming north in
the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs around 80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
NYZ070-042000-
Northern Westchester-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Gusts up to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ069-042000-
Rockland-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning,
then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ068-042000-
Putnam-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Gusts up to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ067-042000-
Orange-
311 AM EDT Mon Jul 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Gusts up to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
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US sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — A looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
The U.S. was in a “heightened threat environment” already, and these factors may worsen the situation, DHS said in the latest National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin.
“In the coming months, we expect the threat environment to become more dynamic as several high-profile events could be exploited to justify acts of violence against a range of possible targets,” DHS said.
It’s the latest attempt by Homeland Security to draw attention to the threat posed by domestic violent extremism, a shift from alerts about international terrorism that were a hallmark of the agency following its creation after the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Indeed, the threats from overseas rate only passing mentions in this bulletin. It notes that al-Qaida supporters celebrated the January standoff at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. And it mentions that the Islamic State group called on supporters to carry out attacks in the United States to avenge the killings of the group’s leader and spokesman.
DHS also warns that China, Russia, Iran and other nations seek to foment divisions within the U.S. to weaken the country and its standing in the world. In part, they do this by amplifying conspiracy theories and false reports that proliferate in American society.
Domestic violent extremists, however, present the most pressing and potentially violent threat, the agency said, citing, for example, the racist attack in which a white gunman killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket in May.
The bulletin, which is scheduled to expire Nov. 30, said calls for violence by domestic extremists directed at democratic institutions, candidates and election workers will likely increase through the fall.
A senior DHS official, speaking to reporters ahead of the release of the bulletin, said it describes the situation as “dynamic” because authorities are seeing a wider variety of people motivated by a broader range of grievances and incidents than in the past.
The upcoming decision from the Supreme Court, which could overturn Roe v. Wade, could lead to violence from either extremist supporters or opponents of abortion rights depending on the outcome, said the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss some factors that went into the preparation of the bulletin.
Racial extremists may be motivated by immigration enforcement or whether the government continues to rely on Title 42, the public health order that has been used since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to prevent people from seeking asylum at the southwest border, DHS said.
The agency and the FBI are working with state and local law enforcement to raise awareness of the threat, and DHS has increased grant funding to local governments and religious organizations to improve security, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas said in a statement released with the bulletin.
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Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Thom Bell, the Grammy-winning producer, writer and arranger who helped perfect the “Sound of Philadelphia” of the 1970s with the inventive, orchestral settings of such hits as the Spinners’ “I’ll Be Around” and the Stylistics’ “Betcha by Golly, Wow,” has died at age 79.
Bell’s wife, Vanessa Bell, said that he died Thursday at his home in Bellingham, Washington, after a lengthy illness. She declined to give additional details.
A native of Jamaica who moved to Philadelphia as a child, Thom Bell drew upon the classical influences of his youth and such favorite composers as Oscar-winner Ennio Morricone in adding a kind of cinematic scale and grandeur to the gospel-styled harmonies of the Spinners, Stylistics, Delfonics and other groups.
Few producer-arrangers compared to Bell in setting a mood — whether the celebratory strings and horns kicking off the Spinners’ “Mighty Love,” the deadly piano roll at the start of the O’Jays’ “Back Stabbers” or the blissful oboe of “Betcha by Golly, Wow,” a soulful dreamland suggesting a Walt Disney film scored by Smokey Robinson.
“Nobody else is in my brain but me, which is why some of the things I think about are crazy — I hear oboes and bassoons and English horns,” he told recordcollectormag.com in 2020.
“An arranger told me ‘Thom Bell, Black people don’t listen to that.’ I said, ‘Why limit yourself to Black people?’ I make music for people.’”
Bell, often collaborating with lyricist Linda Creed, worked on more than 30 gold records from 1968-78 as Philadelphia became as much a center of soul music as Detroit and Motown Records were in the 1960s. He was an independent producer but so vital to the Philadelphia International Records empire built by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff that the publishing company they formed together was called Mighty Three Music.
Bell’s other hits included the Delfonics’ “La-La (Means I Love You),” the Stylistics’ “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” Joe Simon’s “Drowning in the Sea of Love” and Elton John’s “Mama Can’t Buy You Love.”
He is widely credited with reviving the Spinners, a former Motown act that hadn’t had a hit in years. Bell took them on in the early 1970s and helped create such hits as “I’ll Be Around,” “Ghetto Child” and “The Rubberband Man.”
The Spinners’ chart-topping “Then Came You” featured Dionne Warwick, who had been skeptical that the up-tempo ballad would catch on. Bell tore a dollar bill in half and got Warwick to agree that whoever guessed wrong about the song would have to inscribe an apology on their half of the money and send it to the other. Bell would long hold on to the signed note he received from Warwick.
He also worked with some personal favorites, such as an album with Anthony Gourdine of Little Anthony of the Imperials, one of his early influences, and “I’m Coming Home” and “Mathis Is ...” for Johnny Mathis, whom Bell would call the most talented singer he ever worked with, “sterling of sterling.”
Bell won a Grammy in 1975 for best producer, but within a few years, the Philadelphia sound had been overtaken by other trends. He had just a handful of hits in the 1980s and after, including Deniece Williams’ “Gonna Take a Miracle” and James Ingram’s “I Don’t Have the Heart.” He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006, and received an honorary Grammy in 2017. Three years later, his work was highlighted in the anthology “Ready or Not: Philly Soul Arrangements & Productions, 1965-1978.”
“To put it in a nutshell, he’s responsible for everything that’s happened to me in my career,” Stylistics lead singer Russell Thompkins Jr. told the Seattle Times in 2018. “He helped me in knowing my vocal range, finding the best way to sing a song. Everyone was his instrument. It didn’t matter if you were a singer, a trombonist or a studio engineer. You were part of his construction.”
One of 10 siblings, Thomas Randolph Bell grew up in a household where both parents were accomplished musicians and only classical works were heard. He was taking piano lessons by age 5 and thought of becoming a conductor, but he could not ignore the sounds he was imagining in his head — high notes keyed to his own tenor — or discovering on the radio, notably Little Anthony and the Imperials’ mournful “Tears On My Pillow.”
“I fell in love with the whole production,’’ he told the Seattle Times. “I listened to the background, the bass, a lot more than just the lyrics.”
Thanks to such longtime friends as Gamble and Huff, he became well connected in the local music scene. He and Gamble were together briefly in Kenny Gamble & the Romeos, and he also worked as an arranger and session player for the Cameo and Parkway labels, where artists included the Delfonics and Chubby Checker of “The Twist” fame. Gamble and Huff began producing together in 1967, and Bell was soon working with them on songs by Jerry Butler and Dusty Springfield among others.
In the early 1970s, he met Creed, a Philadelphia-born Jew who as a teen fell in love with soul music and with Bell formed a rare interracial musical partnership. Their songs often began with Bell creating a melody and arrangement and Creed providing the words.
For “You Are Everything,” a Stylistics hit which opens with “Today I saw somebody/Who looked just like you/She walked like you do,” inspiration was found during a break from recording.
“We’re walking down the street. We’re looking around, because there’s always something in the street to write about,” Bell told NPR in 2006. “I saw this guy crossing, we were all crossing, and this guy stopped in the middle of the street and he looked back. Then he looked back again. He’s looking at this woman. And he calls out this girl’s name. And he was chasing her, and the girl looked at him like he was crazy. I was watching this, and I said, ‘Creed, I’ve got an idea.’”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-2-5-7
(six, two, five, seven)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-2-5-7
(six, two, five, seven) | 2022-08-18T18:46:55+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17382400.php |
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Friday it is buying 3 million barrels of oil to begin to replenish U.S. strategic reserves that officials drained earlier this year in a bid to stop gasoline prices from rising amid production cuts by OPEC and a ban on Russian oil imports.
President Joe Biden withdrew 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve starting in March, bringing the stockpile to its lowest level since the 1980s. The purchase, to begin in January, will start to replenish the reserve and is likely to be followed by additional purchases, officials said.
The Energy Department called the purchase “a good deal for American taxpayers” since the price will be lower than the $96 per barrel average the U.S. oil was sold for. The replenishment also will strengthen U.S. energy security, the department said in a statement.
The purchase price was not announced, but benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude oil was selling at $74.50 per barrel late Friday.
Gasoline prices, meanwhile, averaged about $3.18 per gallon on Friday, down from $3.74 a month ago and just over $5 per gallon at their peak in June, according to the AAA auto club.
Tapping the reserve is among the few things a president can do by himself to try to control the inflation that makes Americans poorer and often creates a political liability for the party in control of the White House.
Global oil prices were rising even before Russia invaded Ukraine last February. When Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports in early March, he acknowledged it would come at a cost to American consumers.
The administration completed the release of 180 million barrels in October. The reserve now contains roughly 400 million barrels of oil, down from more than 600 million in late 2021, according to the Energy Department.
The reserve was created after the 1970s Arab oil embargo to give the United States a supply that could be used in an emergency.
Contracts for the purchase will be awarded by Jan. 13, with deliveries to an SPR site in Texas expected in February. | 2022-12-17T00:19:42+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/12/16/news/nation/joe-biden-administration-buying-3-million-barrels-of-oil-to-replenish-reserves/ |
UK PM Sunak on surprise trip to Ukraine, meets Zelenskyy
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid an unannounced visit Saturday to Ukraine’s snow-blanketed war-time capital for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who described the two countries as “the strongest of allies.”
Zelenskyy posted a video of the meeting in Kyiv and said “we discussed the most important issues both for our countries and for global security.”
“Together we are stronger and we will achieve the desired results,” he said on Telegram. His post gave no other details.
The video Zelenskyy posted showed him greeting Sunak at a presidential palace as snowflakes fell and the two men holding talks.
Sunak tweeted: “Britain knows what it means to fight for freedom. We are with you all the way @ZelenskyyUa.”
The U.K. has been one of the staunchest Western supporters of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion, giving Kyiv 2.3 billion pounds ($2.7 billion) in military aid.
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who stepped down in July amid a welter of ethics scandals, won wide praise in Ukraine for his backing.
Sunak is keen to reassure Ukraine’s leaders that there will be no change of stance under his leadership, though when he was U.K. Treasury chief under Johnson he was considered resistant to demands for higher defense spending.
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STOCKHOLM, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During the application period, 20 Oct 2022 - 8 Dec 2022, creative ideas to help shift the industry into a planet positive one poured in. We're now a couple of weeks into the comprehensive screening process, and applications have been shortlisted to 20 entries.
The Global Change Award, initiated by H&M Foundation in 2015, is a global innovation challenge looking for bright minds that can reinvent fashion and change the way it is seen, worn and made. We invited innovators and entrepreneurs to submit early-stage ideas to improve the sustainable footprint of the fashion and textile industry.
"We want to attract truly ground-breaking innovations with an ability to scale and make real impact in the industry. We have received a range of fantastic ideas from across the globe with innovations across the value chain – it's truly a "global change" group of applicants. Our screening process is exhaustive, and the choices can be tough. Now, we are conducting a proper due diligence, collecting support documents, verifying claims, and conducting interviews. It's an exciting period." says Shawn Westcott, Strategy Lead at H&M Foundation.
The applications were first reviewed by a broad group of specialists in the fashion industry as well as by the H&M Foundation and GCA's core partners. Innovations were assessed based on potential planet positive impact; ability to scale; level of novelty, and the team's experience and capacity. They then went through H&M Foundation's due diligence process, and now the GCA 2023 Expert Panel, consisting of independent subject experts within fashion, business, investments, entrepreneurship, and innovation, conduct their own independent analysis and scoring.
Linda Greer, the fashion industry's go-to sustainability scientist, is one expert panellist. She's most keen to help identify solutions best suited to help the industry succeed in its mission to reduce GHG emissions.
"I'm interested in innovations in the 'heavy manufacturing' part of the supply chain – Tier 2 dyeing, finishing, and printing. While we wait to decarbonize the sector, it's important to reduce Tier 2 emissions as much as possible – with best available technologies as well as breakthrough innovations for waterless dyeing, digital printing, and more." Greer says.
The final GCA 2023 winners will be announced on 8th June 2023.
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Siouxland Business Spotlight: The Yard
Published: Jun. 4, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Siouxland Business Spotlight host David Washburn spoke with Michael McLaughlin from The Yard to talk about what The Yard is and what services they offer to Siouxland. If you would like to learn more about The Yard, you can call them at (712) 261-1800 or visit their Facebook page at McLaughlin Technical Services - The Yard.
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. – A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revelers of all ages fled in terror. At least six people were killed and at least 30 wounded.
An hourslong manhunt during which residents hunkered down in businesses or received police escorts to their homes ended with a traffic stop and brief chase Monday evening, when authorities detained a man they described as a person of interest. They identified no motive for the attack in Highland Park, an affluent community of about 30,000 on Chicago’s north shore.
The July 4 shooting was just the latest to shatter the rituals of American life. Schools, churches, grocery stores and now community parades have all become killing grounds in recent months. This time, the bloodshed came as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together.
“It definitely hits a lot harder when it’s not only your hometown but it’s also right in front of you,” resident Ron Tuazon said as he and a friend returned to the parade route Monday evening to retrieve chairs, blankets and a child’s bike that he and his family abandoned when the shooting began.
“It’s commonplace now,” Tuazon said. “We don’t blink anymore. Until laws change, it’s going to be more of the same.”
The shooting occurred at a spot on the parade route where many residents had staked out prime viewing points early in the day for the annual celebration.
Among them was the family of Nicolas Toledo, who was in his late 70s and visiting from Mexico when he was shot. He died at the scene, his granddaughter, Xochil Toledo, told the Chicago Sun-Times. Also killed was Jacki Sundheim, a lifelong congregant and “beloved” staff member at nearby North Shore Congregation Israel, which announced her death on its website.
Dozens of fired bullets sent hundreds of parade-goers — some visibly bloodied — fleeing. They left a trail of abandoned items that showed everyday life suddenly, violently disrupted: a box of chocolate cookies spilled onto the grass; a child’s Chicago Cubs cap; baby strollers, some bearing American flags, and children’s bikes.
“There’s no safe place,” said Highland Park resident Barbara Harte, 73, who had stayed away from the parade fearing a mass shooting, but later ventured from her home.
Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen said a police officer pulled over Robert E. Crimo III about 5 miles north of the shooting scene, several hours after police released the man's photo and an image of his silver Honda Fit, and warned the public that he was likely armed and dangerous. Authorities initially said he was 22, but an FBI bulletin and Crimo's social media said he was 21.
Police declined to immediately identify Crimo as a suspect but said identifying him as a person of interest, sharing his name and other information publicly was a serious step.
Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said at a news conference “several of the deceased victims” died at the scene and one was taken to a hospital and died there.
Police have not released details about the victims, but Toledo’s granddaughter told the Sun-Times that Toledo had spent most of his life in Morelos, Mexico. Xochil Toledo said she remembers looking over at her grandfather as a band passed them playing music.
“He was so happy,” she said. “Happy to be living in the moment.”
Xochil Toledo said her father tried to shield her grandfather and was shot in the arm; her boyfriend also was shot in the back and taken by someone to nearby hospital because they weren’t sure there would be enough ambulances for all the victims.
Roberto Velasco, Mexico’s director for North American affairs, said on Twitter that two Mexicans were also wounded.
Sundheim had spent decades on the staff at North Shore Congregation Israel, early on teaching at the congregation’s preschool and later serving as Events and B’nei Mitzvah Coordinator, “all of this with tireless dedication,” the congregation said in its statement announcing her death.
“Jacki’s work, kindness and warmth touched us all,” the statement said.
Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek said the five people killed at the parade were adults, but didn’t have information on the sixth victim.
NorthShore University Health Center received 26 patients after the attack. All but one had gunshot wounds, said Dr. Brigham Temple, medical director of emergency preparedness. Their ages ranged from 8 to 85, and Temple estimated that four or five were children.
“It is devastating that a celebration of America was ripped apart by our uniquely American plague,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a news conference.
“While we celebrate the Fourth of July just once a year, mass shootings have become a weekly — yes, weekly — American tradition.”
Since January, there have been 15 shootings where four or more people have been killed, including the Highland Park shooting, according to The Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University mass killing database.
The shooter opened fire around 10:15 a.m., when the parade was about three-quarters through, authorities said.
Highland Park Police Commander Chris O’Neill, the incident commander on scene, said the gunman apparently used a “high-powered rifle” to fire from a spot atop a commercial building where he was “very difficult to see.” He said the rifle was recovered at the scene. Police also found a ladder attached to the building.
President Joe Biden on Monday said he and first lady Jill Biden were “shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day.”
In recent days, Biden signed the widest-ranging gun violence bill passed by Congress in decades, a compromise that showed at once both progress on a long-intractable issue and the deep-seated partisan divide that persists.
Crimo, who goes by the name Bobby, was an aspiring rapper with the stage name Awake the Rapper, posting on social media dozens videos and songs, some ominous and violent.
In one animated video since taken down by YouTube, Crimo raps about armies “walking in darkness” as a drawing appears of a man pointing a rifle, a body on the ground and another figure with hands up in the distance.
In another video, in which Crimo appears in a classroom wearing a black bicycle helmet. He says: "Everything has led up to this. Nothing can stop me, even myself.”
Crimo’s father, Bob, a longtime deli owner, ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Highland Park in 2019, calling himself “a person for the people.”
Highland Park is a close-knit community on the shores of Lake Michigan, with mansions and sprawling lakeside estates that have long drawn the rich and sometimes famous, including NBA legend Michael Jordan, who lived in the city for years when he played for the Chicago Bulls. John Hughes filmed parts of several movies in the city, including “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Sixteen Candles” and “Weird Science.”
Gina Troiani and her son were lined up with his daycare class ready to walk onto the parade route when she heard a loud sound that she believed was fireworks — until she heard people yell about a shooter.
“We just start running in the opposite direction,” she told The Associated Press.
Troiani said she pushed her 5-year-old son’s bike, running through the neighborhood to get back to their car.
"It was just sort of chaos,” she said. “There were people that got separated from their families, looking for them. Others just dropped their wagons, grabbed their kids and started running.”
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Foody contributed from Chicago. Associated Press writers Mike Balsamo in New York, David Koenig in Dallas, Jeff Martin in Woodstock, Georgia, Fabiola Sánchez in Monterrey, Mexico, Jim Mustian in New Orleans, Bernard Condon in New York, and Martha Irvine and Mike Householder in Highland Park contributed reporting. | 2022-07-05T13:22:57+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/national/2022/07/05/july-4-parade-shooting-leaves-6-dead-30-hurt-man-detained/ |
LONDON (AP) — A British-Iranian charity worker who was detained in Tehran for almost six years says she was forced by Iranian officials to sign a false confession to spying before she was freed two months ago.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe said British government officials were present at Tehran airport when “under duress” she signed the false admission to spying. She said she was told by Iranian officials that “you won’t be able to get on the plane” unless she signed.
“The whole thing of me signing the forced confession was filmed,” Zaghari-Ratcliffe told the BBC in an interview broadcast Monday. “It’s a tool. So I’m sure they will show that some day.”
Opposition Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, who represents Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s home district in London, said the revelation raised “serious questions” for the British government. She said Foreign Secretary Liz Truss “must set out in Parliament what she knew about this shocking revelation and what consequences it could have for my constituent.”
Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained at Tehran’s airport in April 2016 as she was returning home to Britain after visiting family in Iran. She was employed by the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of the news agency, but she was on vacation at the time of her arrest.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe was sentenced to five years in prison after she was convicted of plotting the overthrow of Iran’s government, a charge that she, her supporters and rights groups denied. She had been under house arrest at her parents’ home in Tehran for the last two years.
She and another dual citizen, Anoosheh Ashoori, were released and flown back to the U.K. in March. Their release came after Britain paid a 400 million pound ($503 million) debt to Iran stemming from a dispute over tanks that were ordered in the 1970s but were never delivered. | 2022-05-24T10:52:19+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/international/freed-uk-woman-says-iran-forced-her-to-sign-false-confession/ |
Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with NPR Paris correspondent Eleanor Beardsley about protests in Paris today on May Day, a day when labor rights are marked around the world.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian advertising regulator has sued Meta, accusing the owner of Facebook and WhatsApp of publishing unauthorized ads and seeking a 30 billion naira ($70 million) fine.
The lawsuit filed in a local court by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, or ARCON, is the regulator’s latest action that analysts say could hurt businesses highly dependent on digital ads for their growth.
Nigerian advertising laws require the regulator to approve ads based on certain criteria with the involvement of an advertising practitioner in Africa’s largest economy.
“Before you put out anything, it should be vetted and approved by ARCON first before exposure,” the agency said Tuesday. “Anything that has not been vetted and approved by ARCON is a violation of our law.”
A Meta spokesperson said the company doesn’t comment on ongoing legal claims.
The regulator published some details from the court filings, including a request for a declaration “that the continued publication and exposure of various advertisements directed at the Nigerian market through Facebook and Instagram platforms by Meta Platforms Incorporated without ensuring same is vetted and approved before exposure is illegal, unlawful and a violation of the extant advertising Law in Nigeria.”
The Nigerian government said Meta displaying unvetted ads has cost the country a loss of revenue, without providing details.
The agency warned against “unethical and irresponsible advertising on Nigeria’s advertising space,” raising questions over what constitutes such advertising.
The court case against Meta comes about a year after the Nigerian government began moves to get social media networks to run local offices in the country. That followed a seven-month ban on Twitter, which the government had accused of allowing “persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence.”
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Associated Press journalist Kelvin Chan contributed from London. | 2022-10-05T19:07:19+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-nigeria-regulator-seeks-70m-penalty-in-lawsuit-against-meta/ |
Offers Genuine Connection and Earning Opportunities Through
Real-Time Micro-Expression Mirroring
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Innovations Group (AIG) announced today the official release of a new avatar feature on Uplive that uses real-time micro-expression mirroring, enabling anyone with a basic smartphone to enter the metaverse. This new feature will enhance the user experience on Uplive, which is already the world's #1 Independent Global Live Social video platform with over 300 million users globally.
Uplive's new high-fidelity, full-body 3D live avatars are completely customizable, allowing users to adjust over 200 individual facial features to create any virtual look they want. Users can create their avatar in their own likeness by using AIG's proprietary expression capturing technology to mirror one's face in real time or they can take the route of shrouding their "in real life" (IRL) identities with their avatar. Users can then immediately show their avatar in a live video stream to the world via Uplive.
This accessible onramp to the metaverse will ensure that all races, ethnicities, shapes, and sizes are represented no matter their personal or societal circumstances. Uplive's avatar functionalities will transform how people communicate online by bringing state-of-the-art, real-time expression mirroring technology previously available only on expensive, dedicated equipment to any smartphone.
"With Uplive's avatars, we have unveiled the first truly accessible metaverse," said Andy Tian, CEO of AIG. "Human beings need self-expression and genuine connection, both of which we are offering the world through this cutting-edge new product."
To fully showcase AIG's new avatar product and its conceptual views of the metaverse, AIG has released a full white paper outlining its approach, available at The Economist (https://impact.economist.com/projects/uplive-avatar-accessible-metaverse/). The white paper includes results from a never before released survey, revealing that emerging market users seek a metaverse that is accessible "anytime and anywhere" and that contains ample opportunities to earn an income.
According to a report recently issued by the Analysis Group, the metaverse could contribute $40 billion to the GDP of Sub-Saharan Africa in the next decade. The report also noted that if adoption starts this year, which the Uplive Avatar is making possible, the metaverse could lead to a $3-trillion contribution to global GDP by 2031. The report estimates that the metaverse could contribute 2.8% to global GDP in its first decade if its adoption mirrors that of other mobile technologies.
"The pandemic has widened the digital divide between people in wealthier and still emerging countries," Tian continued. "We at AIG aim to help people at the bottom of the income spectrum by narrowing that digital divide. The opportunities for Uplive creators to use avatars to their advantage are endless and we are extremely excited to see the creative directions they take."
More information about Uplive's avatars and how to get one is available at Up.Live.
About Asia Innovations Group
Asia Innovations Group (AIG) is a leading live social company with over 500 million registered users located in over 150 regions worldwide. It has built a comprehensive and diverse portfolio as it seeks to achieve its mission of enriching people's lives worldwide through innovative and enjoyable live social products that foster meaningful human connection. AIG operates in eighteen offices around the globe that offer deep local market knowledge across all major emerging markets to augment the company's cutting-edge technology and scalable global infrastructure. AIG's portfolio includes leading apps such as Uplive, the global live video platform, CuteU and Lamour, the dominant dating apps in global emerging markets, as well as other fast-growing voice and game-based live social apps.
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BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — The color red is an important symbol to remind us about cardiovascular disease, which remains the number one killer of women.
It's part of the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women, National Wear Red Day. Wearing red so we can raise awareness about the number one killer of women — heart disease.
Supporting #NationalWearRedDay with @JaurdynJohnson to help raise awareness of #heartdisease in women. #GoRedForWomen ❤️ https://t.co/29hwRyVjak
— Eileen Buckley (@eileenwkbw) February 3, 2023
According to the American Heart Association, one in three women die of heart disease.
“Heart disease is still women's number one killer in the United States and unfortunately a lot of women are still unaware of that,” remarked Lisa Neff, director, community impact, Buffalo Niagara American Heart Association.
If you're wondering why so many women are dying from heart disease they might be missing or ignoring important symptoms that could lead to a heart attack.
“'I feel a level of exhaustion that I never felt before or hey my back— there's something pulling in there that I don't recognize and, oh, my heart, my chest hurts too,” explained Neff. “It can present as jaw pain, back pain, nausea — that's just a typical day for some women.”
Neff tells 7 News they are encouraging women to know the signs and symptoms.
Symptoms of a heart attack include:
- Severe chest pain
- Arm numbness
- Shoulder & back pain
- Fatigue
Without recognizing the symptoms, it could lead to cardiac arrest just like what happened to Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin last month during Monday Night Football. He was saved by CPR.
Now Damar wants to save as many lives as possible and issued this social media #3forHeartCPR Challenge and is teaming up with the American Heart Association.
“And CPR could easily save your life or someone you love,” Hamlin stated.
Damar posted a social media video explaining his challenge.
“Step one — go to heart.org/3 to watch a short video to learn hands-only CPR. Step 2 — donate to the AHA to fund CPR awareness and education and step 3 — challenge three friends to do the same,” described Hamlin.
“Damar wants everyone to have the same chance at life that he had,” declared Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association.
Brown appearing on ABC's Good Morning America says she traveled to Buffalo to meet with Hamlin. She noted 350,000 people suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year.
But women are less likely to receive CPR than men because some people fear it could be considered "inappropriate touching” or "sexual harassment”.
However, Neff says in saving a life you are protected under the Good Samaritan Law.
“I want to put those fears aside for people — you're protected under the Good Samaritan Law, responded Neff.
I asked Neff what we all need to do better when it comes to women's heart health.
“We need to talk to each other. We need to talk to our friends. Our family. Our daughters. Our mothers. We need to keep raising awareness,” replied Neff. | 2023-02-03T23:36:59+00:00 | wkbw.com | https://www.wkbw.com/lifestyle/health/national-wear-red-day-promoting-womens-heart-health |
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court Wednesday ordered a lower court review of Biden administration revisions to a program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a federal district judge in Texas should take another look at the program following the revisions adopted in August. The ruling leaves the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals up in the air, with current DACA recipients protected — for now — but new applicants barred.
President Joe Biden said in a statement that he was “disappointed” in the ruling, noting, “The court’s stay provides a temporary reprieve for DACA recipients but one thing remains clear: the lives of Dreamers remain in limbo.” People protected by DACA are commonly referred to as “Dreamers,” based on never-passed proposals in Congress called the DREAM Act.
The president added, “And while we will use the tools we have to allow Dreamers to live and work in the only country they know as home, it is long past time for Congress to pass permanent protections for Dreamers, including a pathway to citizenship.”
The advocacy group Families Belong Together said in a statement, “It is beyond time for Congress and Biden to act on their promises.”
DACA was adopted by former President Barack Obama’s administration and has had a complicated ride through federal court challenges.
Texas-based U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen last year declared DACA illegal. He found that the program had not been subjected to public notice and comment periods required under the federal Administrative Procedures Act. But he left the program temporarily intact for those already benefiting from it, pending the appeal.
“Current DACA recipients can renew their status and apply for advance parole, but the ruling continues to block new applicants from being granted DACA,” the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, an advocacy organization, said in a statement. The organization was among advocates renewing calls Wednesday for the Biden administration and Congress to protect DACA recipients.
Wednesday’s ruling by three judges of the New Orleans-based 5th Circuit upholds the judge’s initial finding. But it sends the case back to him for a look at a new version of the rule issued by the Biden administration in late August. The new rule takes effect Oct. 31.
“A district court is in the best position to review the administrative record in the rulemaking proceeding,” said the opinion by Chief 5th Circuit Judge Priscilla Richman, nominated to the court by President George W. Bush. The other panel members were judges Kurt Engelhardt and James Ho, both appointees of President Donald Trump.
The new rule’s 453 pages are largely technical and represent little substantive change from the 2012 memo that created DACA, but it was subject to public comments as part of a formal rule-making process intended to improve its chances of surviving legal muster.
In July arguments at the 5th Circuit, the U.S. Justice Department defended the program, allied with the state of New Jersey, immigrant advocacy organizations and a coalition of dozens of powerful corporations, including Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft. They argued that DACA recipients have grown up to become productive drivers of the U.S. economy, holding and creating jobs and spending money.
Texas, joined by eight other Republican-leaning states argued that they are harmed financially, incurring hundreds of millions of dollars in health care, education and other costs, when immigrants are allowed to remain in the country illegally. They also argued that the White House overstepped its authority by granting immigration benefits that are for Congress to decide.
DACA is widely expected to go to the Supreme Court for a third time. In 2016, the Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 over an expanded DACA and a version of the program for parents of DACA recipients, keeping in place a lower court decision for the benefits to be blocked. In 2020, the high court ruled 5-4 that the Trump administration improperly ended DACA by failing to follow federal procedures, allowing it to stay in place.
DACA recipients have become a powerful political force even though they can’t vote, but their efforts to achieve a path to citizenship through Congress have repeatedly fallen short. Any imminent threat to lose work authorization and to expose themselves to deportation could pressure Congress into protecting them, even as a stopgap measure.
The Biden administration disappointed some pro-DACA advocates with its conservative legal strategy of keeping age eligibility unchanged. DACA recipients had to have been in the United States in June 2007, an increasingly out-of-reach requirement. The average age of a DACA recipient was 28.2 years at the end of March, compared to 23.8 years in September 2017.
There were 611,270 people enrolled in DACA at the end of March, including 494,350, or 81%, from Mexico and large numbers from Guatemala, Honduras, Peru and South Korea. | 2022-10-06T14:09:59+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national/ap-appeals-court-orders-another-review-of-revised-daca/ |
DETROIT (AP) — Despite taking on a huge chunk of an expensive electric vehicle recall, General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago.
Continued strong vehicle sales and pricing, as well as cost cuts, led to the better-than-expected quarter. The Detroit automaker on Tuesday raised its financial guidance for the full year with one qualification: that it can negotiate union labor contracts without a strike.
Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson told reporters that customers paid about $1,600 more per vehicle last quarter than from January through March — with an average U.S. sale price of $52,000. Discounts and inventory remained flat as the company sold 19% more vehicles than a year ago in the U.S., its most profitable market.
“We’ve had an ability and a willingness and a capability to remain disciplined in our pricing and our incentives,” Jacobson said.
GM raised its full-year guidance for the second straight quarter, saying it will post net income of between $9.3 billion and $10.7 billion. Previously it predicted $8.4 billion to $9.9 billion.
Also pushing up the guidance was another $1 billion in cost savings that Jacobson said GM had found, on top of $2 billion the company promised earlier for the full year. The savings came through lower salaried employee expenses due to 5,000 workers taking early retirement buyouts, as well as savings in marketing and reductions in administrative costs and vehicle manufacturing complexity.
The company took a one-time charge of $792 million as it picked up more of the $1.9 billion cost of recalling Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles because they could catch fire due to battery manufacturing defects.
Jacobson said GM took extraordinary steps to care for Bolt owners by letting them trade in cars and offering loaner vehicles until replacement batteries were available from the supplier, LG Energy Solution. The recall announced in 2021 covered about 142,000 vehicles.
CEO Mary Barra confirmed Tuesday that a new Bolt is in the works, which she said will be affordable and have great range and technology. No time frame was given for the car, but Barra said GM will bring it to market quickly. GM plans to cease production of the current Bolt, which starts at $26,500, at the end of this year.
The new version will be constructed on GM’s latest electric vehicle underpinnings, which CEO Mary Barra said have a 40% lower cost than the current version of the Bolt. “This is a very capital-efficient, quick way to build on the strong consumer response we have to the Bolt and get an affordable vehicle out into the marketplace,” Barra said.
The company continues to experience strong demand for its EVs, and it can’t build Bolts fast enough, Barra said.
Excluding one-time items, GM said it made $1.91 per share, beating Wall Street’s estimate of $1.87. Revenue of $44.75 billion soundly beat analysts’ estimate of $42.13 billion, according to data provider FactSet.
Shares of GM fell 2% in Tuesday morning trading to $38.52.
The company also said it met an internal target of producing 50,000 electric vehicles in North America during the first half of the year. With battery cell production and vehicle assembly increasing, GM now expects to build about 100,000 EVs in the second half of the year.
Barra, whose company has been criticized by environmental groups for a slow rollout of new EVs, said GM has experienced unexpected delays due to an automation supplier having trouble delivering equipment to assemble battery cells into modules. GM manufacturing engineers are working with the supplier and the situation has started to improve, she said.
GM has set a goal of building only electric passenger vehicles by 2035. The company reiterated its goal of making profitable EVs by 2025.
GM also said that cost savings allowed it to reduce the top end of its projection for capital spending this year. The company now expects to spend $11 billion to $12 billion, down from $11 billion to $13 billion.
Hitting its financial forecast numbers may be difficult because the company is in the middle of what are expected to be contentious negotiations with U.S. and Canadian auto workers.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, who represents about 43,000 GM U.S. factory workers, has told members they are poised to make big gains in this year’s contract talks, but they have to be prepared to go on strike against the profitable auto companies.
Contracts between the Detroit Three automakers and GM, Stellantis and Ford expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 15.
Barra said the company has a long history of negotiating fair contracts. “Our goal this time is no different,” she said. | 2023-07-25T15:03:52+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/business/ap-business/ap-general-motors-q2-earnings-rise-52-on-strong-sales-prices-and-automaker-raises-outlook-for-2023/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan has joined CBS as an analyst, though he’s not giving up on landing with another team as a quarterback.
CBS announced Monday that Ryan, a four-time Pro Bowler and the 2016 NFL MVP with the Atlanta Falcons, will serve as a studio and game analyst across multiple platforms for the upcoming season.
“Excited to join the @NFLonCBS family! Looking forward to breaking down the game this season,” Ryan wrote on his Twitter account.
But, he added, “P.S. — this is not a retirement post.”
The 37-year-old Ryan is coming off a disappointing season with the Indianapolis Colts, who acquired him in a trade last year after he spent 14 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons.
Ryan was twice benched by the Colts and finished the season as the third-string quarterback. He was released in March in a move that saved Indianapolis about $17.2 million in salary cap space for 2023.
After going two months without landing with another team, Ryan decided to give broadcasting a try.
“It is truly an honor to join this exceptional team at CBS Sports,” he said in a statement released by CBS. “I have been blessed to have incredible teammates throughout my career and I am fortunate that will continue here working with and learning from the very best in the industry.”
Ryan is one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history, spending nearly all of his 15-year career with the Falcons.
He guided Atlanta to six playoff appearances, three division titles and won the MVP award in 2016 as the Falcons reached the Super Bowl for only the second time in franchise history. They held a 28-3 lead over New England late in the third quarter of the title game, only to have Tom Brady direct a stunning comeback that ended with the Patriots winning 34-28 in overtime.
Ryan and the Falcons never seemed to recover from that disappointment. They made the playoffs the following year but lost at Philadelphia in the divisional round, then went 25-40 over his final four seasons in Atlanta.
With the Falcons in rebuilding mode and needing to shed a huge amount of money under the cap, Ryan was dealt to the Colts for a third-round draft pick.
The Colts had hoped he would be the quarterback who could lead the team to the Super Bowl, but he was benched by coach Frank Reich, regained the starting job after Reich was fired, only to be benched against by interim coach Jeff Saturday after Indy squandered a 33-0 halftime lead in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
He started 12 games for the Colts, completing 67% of his passes for 3,057 yards with 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Indianapolis went 4-7-1 with Ryan as the starter and finished 4-12-1.
Over his career, Ryan ranks among the top 10 in NFL history in passing yards (62,792), touchdowns (381), completions (5,551) and attempts (8,464).
CBS plans to use Ryan as a game analyst as well as provide commentary on the “The NFL Today” and other shows across all network platforms.
“As one of the NFL’s marquee quarterbacks for the past 15 years, we’re thrilled to add Matt to our talented roster of NFL analysts,” Howard Bryant, executive producer and executive vice president for CBS Sports, said in a statement. “He has played the game at the highest level, including winning an MVP award and taking his team to the Super Bowl, and will bring a fresh perspective to CBS Sports. We look forward to Matt sharing his knowledge, insight and opinions with our viewers and bolstering our NFL coverage.”
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Purple Hearts Heal: Scavenger Hunt Around D.C. mall to win a limited edition glass heart collectible and most importantly, help veterans and their families in need.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all military supporters and trivia buffs, it's time to register for the Purple Heart Foundation's inaugural Purple Hearts Heal Scavenger Hunt to be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registrants must meet in front of the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall, 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW Washington, DC 20560. All proceeds will provide funding for the Purple Heart Foundation's programs in support of our nation's veterans and their families.
The Purple Hearts Heal Scavenger Hunt will be a family-fun event providing an opportunity for participants to learn about military history and solve trivia questions while searching for clues and prizes. The first twenty participants to complete the hunt will each receive a beautiful, and collectible, blown-glass heart designed by Arts of Fire, the Mid-Atlantic's largest glass art studio with museum quality artistry.
The Purple Hearts Heal Scavenger Hunt is an opportunity to invite our local followers and neighbors interested in assisting our nation's veterans and their families. Become part of the Purple Heart Foundation's vast network of supporters and have fun in the process! Registration is $10/person for adults and free for children under 18 years of age.
We would like to give special thanks to our event sponsors: The Tyson's Watch and Jewelry Exchange—one of Washington's premier jewelers; Chenega—the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence and federal civilian customers, and Strayboots—the leading provider of digital scavenger hunts, virtual games and team building activities.
"We are excited to announce this brand new event to our supporters. We invite you and your family to play and support our critical mission of enhancing the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms," says Purple Heart Foundation CEO Stephen L. Ruckman.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds to support our nation's veterans and their families. Active for over 60 years, it has funded programs, services, research efforts, and more. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of Purple Heart recipients and other honorably discharged veterans and their families.
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WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) - - A deadly discovery was made at a home in Weston.
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are now conducting a death investigation inside a home in the Savannah gated community along the 1400 block of Majesty Terrace, Tuesday afternoon.
The person’s identity or how they died is not yet known, but according to BSO, there is no foul play suspected, pending an autopsy.
Copyright 2023 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. | 2023-01-31T21:39:15+00:00 | wsvn.com | https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/bso-conduct-death-investigation-after-body-found-in-weston-home/ |
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) is confident she will secure the governor’s mansion Tuesday despite the impact of what her One Georgia campaign team called incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp’s “voter suppression regime.”
In a press call Monday, campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo said Abrams is in a stronger position now than she was at the same time when she ran in 2018. Still, the campaign is preparing for all potential election outcomes.
“We have a path to victory mathematically to pull off an outright win, to get a runoff or to be too close to call,” said Groh-Wargo.
She added that despite polls indicating the state is “ridiculously Republican,” Abrams has made “significant improvements with independent voters, moderate voters, conservative voters, liberal voters, Black voters, white voters [and] women voters.”
According to One Georgia’s data, strong Democratic enthusiasm has seen an increase in minority voter turnout across the board.
Compared to 2018, the campaign reports there has been an 18 percent increase in early in-person voter turnout statewide. Among that, Black voter turnout is up about 16 percent, Latino voter turnout increased 31 percent and Asian American Pacific Islander turnout is up more than 45 percent.
These numbers follow record turnout in 2018, when Abrams’s campaign motivated communities of color to cast their ballots, though she did lose that election.
The campaign is confident that this record-breaking early voter turnout will lead to even more turnout on Tuesday, but they remain concerned by the number of rejected ballots under SB 202.
The Election Integrity Act of 2021 enacted changes to mail-in absentee ballots, changes to in-person early voting and even changes to ballot counting. According to the campaign, the impact of SB 202 has been a significant increase in rejected ballots.
Two days before Election Day 2020, 641 ballots were rejected; this year, 1,658 have been rejected. Meanwhile, two days before 2020’s election, more than 1.2 million ballots had been accepted. This year, only 216,730 have been accepted. In total, this year’s number of rejected or challenged ballots is nearly 2 percent, compared to 0.27 percent in 2020.
These numbers come out just as several civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit on Sunday urging an extension of the absentee ballot deadline for more than 1,000 voters near Atlanta after local election officials failed to send them their requested ballots.
“We are leveraging every asset of our organization to turn the vote out tomorrow,” Groh-Wargo said. “It’s critically important folks turn out tomorrow. … There is no lack of enthusiasm, there’s a lot of energy around voting and we expect to see very big turnout tomorrow.”
Georgia’s elections, both for governor and Senate, have been highly watched this year. While polls in the Senate race between incumbent Raphael Warnock (D) and Hershel Walker (R) have the two candidates nearly tied, Abrams continues to trail Kemp in the polls. | 2022-11-07T17:58:57+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/hill-politics/stacey-abrams-campaign-expects-very-big-voter-turnout-in-georgia-election/ |
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HONOLULU (KRON/KHON) – A Hawaiian honeymoon turned to tragedy earlier this month when one of the newlyweds died after an incident at a beach in O’ahu.
His new bride was also robbed of her bag and everything in it — including the keys to their rental car — while bystanders attempted to resuscitate him.
The 49-year-old man, from San Jose, California, had been snorkeling with his wife at Electric Beach in Nānākuli on June 1 when something went wrong, witnesses told Nexstar’s KHON. Bystanders pulled him from the water unresponsive and performed CPR on the beach.
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services responded to a 911 call at 10:27 a.m. concerning the incident. First responders transported the man to a hospital where he later died, KHON reported.
The honeymoon tragedy continued when his wife discovered that someone had stolen her backpack, driver’s license, rental car keys, and rental car from Electric Beach. The thief snatched the wife’s belongings while she was watching CPR being performed on her husband, a witness said.
Honolulu police are investigating a theft and auto theft related to the incident.
The victim’s friend reached out to Nexstar’s KRON and identified the groom as Steven Phan. The San Jose man worked for Apple in Cupertino and celebrated his wedding day on March 20. His wife was identified by the friend as Brittany Myers Phan.
A GoFundMe page for the Phans has been organized to cover funeral and memorial costs.
Brittany Myers Phan was still stuck in Hawaii on Friday attempting to get a new ID so she could fly home to the Bay Area for her husband’s funeral, according to her family.
“I met the wife,” a witness told KHON. “They were there on their honeymoon, just the two of them. As if the tragedy itself wasn’t difficult enough, now she has to go through the logistics … because she can’t travel back to home without an ID. She has to go through the due process at the airport to verify. It’s a mess.”
“I’m still kind of shaky inside just thinking, oh my God, they’re honeymooners. It’s supposed to be happy,” said Rhonda Aquino, a local Waipahu resident. “I feel so sad inside, like, [I] cannot believe still.”
Electric Beach is a popular spot for snorkeling on the west side of O’ahu.
Aquino, who grew up going to Electric Beach, said it can be dangerous if you’re not familiar with the area. “The current gets strong here,” Aquino cautioned.
Electric Beach has been growing in popularity among tourists because of social media, but it does not have a lifeguard, Aquino said. City Councilmember Andrea Tupola said the city will be adding a lifeguard stand and the necessary staffing to the area in early September. | 2023-06-10T21:37:28+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/man-dies-during-honeymoon-in-hawaii-thief-steals-backpack-and-rental-car-during-resuscitation-attempts/ |
Supplements for dogs, cats recalled over possible elevated levels of vitamin A
(Gray News) – Supplements meant for pets are being recalled by their manufacturer due to them potentially being harmful to dogs and cats.
Stratford Care USA, Inc. is recalling numerous brands of omega-3 supplements for cats and dogs because of the possible high levels of vitamin A.
While vitamin A is an essential nutrient for dogs, too much of it can lead to health issues in dogs.
Officials said signs of vitamin A toxicity can include general malaise, nausea, peeling skin, weakness, tremors, convulsions, paralysis and even death.
The products were distributed throughout the U.S. in vet clinics, distribution centers, retail stores and were sold through online marketplaces including Amazon and Chewy.
The supplements come in white plastic containers that contain 60 soft gels each.
The containers have markings on the bottom that say “lot 31133 EXP 04/13/23″ and “lot 30837 EXP 10/26/22.”
The products have been labeled under various labels.
Stratford Care USA, Inc. decided to recall the products after it received a report of a dog showing signs of vitamin A toxicity after reportedly eating the supplement. The Food and Drug Administration said this single case is the only one that currently has been reported.
Any pet owners who bought the affected supplements are urged to stop feeding them to their animals and to throw them away.
Veterinary and retail partners have been advised to remove and destroy any supplements in their inventory.
To see if you may have bought recalled supplements, visit the FDA’s website for a full list of products.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-15T00:49:29+00:00 | newschannel6now.com | https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/03/15/supplements-dogs-cats-recalled-over-possible-elevated-levels-vitamin/ |
Stronger, more addictive and cheaper to manufacture than many other drugs, the synthetic opioid fentanyl has ravaged the country in recent years — becoming one of leading causes of death among adults ages 18 to 45.
New Mexico is no exception.
The rate of fentanyl overdose deaths in the state has increased nearly sevenfold since 2016, according to state Department of Health data, jumping from 2.4 deaths per 100,000 people in 2016 to 16 deaths per 100,000 people in 2020. The drug has caused the death of nearly 600 people in New Mexico since 2016.
Trafficking and overdose cases involving fentanyl “are surpassing all other drugs combined,” in the First Judicial District, chief Deputy District Attorney Anthony Long said in an interview Friday.
“Fentanyl is the main drug we keep coming across,” agreed Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza. “It’s here. It’s on the rise, and with that comes a lot of consequences.”
But while authorities agree fentanyl is a scourge, what’s less clear is the best way to curb the problem.
Rep. Bill Rehm, R-Albuquerque, is offering one potential solution. He’s introduced a bill in the Legislature that would increase penalties for fentanyl possession.
House Bill 60 — co-sponsored by Reps. Randall T. Pettigrew, R-Lovington and Stefani Lord, R-Sandia Park — would add three, five and seven years to the sentences of people convicted of possession of fentanyl, depending on how much of the drug the person had at the time of their arrest.
The three-year penalty would kick in when a person possessed 25 or more pills — or a weight equal to 50 milligrams or more — while the seven-year penalty would kick in at 75 pills.
“Fentanyl is out of control and ... we are going to have to start doing something about those who are selling it,” Rehm, a retired police officer, said in a phone interview.
Rehm said he’s open to tweaking the amounts that trigger the sentencing enhancements but wanted to start a discussion about the issue among fellow lawmakers.
Rehm’s bill is likely to meet opposition, Drug Policy Alliance New Mexico Director Emily Kaltenbach said.
“More criminalization of any substance is not going to address New Mexico’s opioid crisis or the adulterated drug supply,” she said.
Criminalization has actually led to a more dangerous drug supply, Kaltenbach added, because it incentivizes the development of more potent drugs.
“If you can make a pill really small but more potent, it’s harder to detect and easier to smuggle into the country,” she said. “And when you have a substance like fentanyl that is synthetic, it is much easier to manufacture than heroin, which is derived from the opium plant.”
Kaltenbach said criminalization will increase the potential for overdoses and “increase the cost to the state.”
Barron Jones, American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico senior policy strategist, said the organization hadn’t seen the bill, but “overall we believe enhancing criminal penalties for drug possession is going backwards and would do nothing to increase public safety.
“It’s about time we focus on treating the underlying causes of substance use disorder instead of treating it as a criminal offense.”
Joshua Swatek, manager of the Hepatitis and Harm Reduction program in the state Health Department, declined to take a position on the legislation but said “research shows increased penalties for substance use do not decrease substance use in any way or shape form” and can increase overdoses by making people afraid of getting in trouble if they need to call 911 for help.
“It doesn’t decrease deaths or usage,” he said.
Sheriff Mendoza said he’s not against penalty enhancements but believes it is important to act carefully when addressing drug abuse.
“What we don’t want to do is criminalize addiction,” he said. “We’ve got to look a the bigger picture.”
Chief Deputy DA Long said he didn’t want to take a position on the bill but said it could have unintended consequences — such as increasing the workload of an already overburdened state crime laboratory.
“At this point, the bill seems a little light,” he said. “I don’t think anybody can argue [the fentanyl problem] is exploding right now. But everyone who’s got a stake is going to need to be at the table. We’d have to talk to the Department of Health, Department of Corrections, police, rehab centers. It’s such a huge problem. If we have one side drafting legislation, it tends to be a little lopsided.”
Long said the District Attorney’s Office currently has about 50 active cases involving fentanyl, and many other are in “warrant status” because the defendant hasn’t shown up for court.
Long said the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque has taken over some of the district’s cases involving more significant amounts of fentanyl in recent years, in part because federal penalties are more stringent.
He said drug possession when prosecuted under state law is a fourth-degree felony punishable by 18 months, and drug trafficking, a second-degree felony, carries a penalty of zero to nine years.
There is an enhancement for a second trafficking conviction, which carries a mandatory sentence of 18 years. But day-for-day good time credits often erode sentences by as much as half at the state level. Federal prosecutors can send people to prison for as many as 10 or 20 years.
But Long said locking people up isn’t necessarily the goal.
“We’d like more resources for our office so we can make sure when the cases are coming in we are able to properly divert the low-level user,” he said. “If we can get them back to being a functioning member of society, that is a great success. We would love to see that.”
That would require more diversionary and treatment programs, Long said.
A fiscal impact study for the bill had not been completed Friday.
Rehm said he expects one will be available this week.
The bill is scheduled to be heard first by the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, but a date for the hearing hadn’t been set. | 2023-01-22T07:23:52+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/two-republican-lawmakers-seek-to-increase-fentanyl-possession-penalties-which-some-opponents-say-is-wrong/article_2c8e9240-95cf-11ed-8087-ef494d4e750c.html |
Shooting on school grounds is a capital offense in Mississippi; Law passed following 1997 Pearl High shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - It’s been two days since a gunman walked into a Texas elementary school and opened fire, killing at least 21 people, 19 children, and two adults.
For Attorney Richard Schwartz, his mind goes back to the deadly shooting that happened at Pearl High School in October of 1997.
Lydia Dew and Christina Menefee, who was said to be Woodham’s ex-girlfriend, were the two students killed. Schwartz represented Menefee’s family.
“I remember the Menefee family and how hard it was on them and how difficult,” said Schwartz, president of Schwartz & Associates, P.A. “I can’t imagine a family going through this. It is the most difficult thing you can imagine.”
But out of this pain, Schwartz gained a new purpose. He set out to change the state’s law that would result in capital punishment if a gunman shoots someone on school property.
At that time to get a capital offense and potentially the death penalty, it protected police officers, politicians, which should be protected, and even prisoners were protected, but no children were protected, and it didn’t make any sense,” Schwartz explained. The attorney admits, he ran into some hurdles during this process.”We had trouble with our state legislature in passing that law so we went national,” the attorney recalled. “We went Geraldo (Rivera), we went on Sally (Jessy) Raphael, we went on Lisa Givens, and made it a national issue.”
He said lawmakers initially had questions about the proposed legislation. But after a year of urging lawmakers and continuing to speak out on this issue, It officially became law in 1998.
“If you shoot someone on educational grounds it’s a capital offense, subject to the death penalty as a deterrent to make sure that no one else does it,” said Schwartz. “I want people who even would think about something that bad to understand that if they get caught, they could be subject to the death penalty in the state of Mississippi, that’s not necessarily true in any of the other states.”Since this law has been on the books, Schwartz said he doesn’t know of any other school shooting that’s taken place in the state, and he believes this legislation is a big reason why.
Following the recent school shooting in Texas, the longtime attorney said he’d like to see other states craft similar laws.” I think it should be a nationwide issue in making it a capital punishment,” said Schwartz. “It may not stop everything but even if it stops one (school shooting, it’s well worth it.”
Woodham was not prosecuted under this law since it wasn’t on the books when the crime happened. As a result, he is eligible for parole in 2046.
He’ll be 65 years old.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Is Green Bay's kicker Mason Crosby leaving the team? He is no longer listed as a kicker on the Packer's website.
Crosby's wife, Molly Crosby, also had a tweet that suggested he was leaving the team.
Last week, Jonathan Owens, husband of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, officially joined the Packers as a new safety. Both Biles and Owen shared the news that Owens signed with the team on Twitter.
According to Sports Illustrated, Molly tweeted at Biles, "Sad we will miss you, we just ended a 16 year run with the team…that being said…I’ve got some stuff I need to share with you. Little city with a big heart and some AMAZING stores and restaurants. We loved our time there and so will you! Let’s talk coats, boots, custom packer gear…”
The tweet has since been deleted.
Crosby, who was chosen by the Packers in the 2007 NFL Draft, remains a free agent.
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In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Packers selected Auburn kicker Anders Carlson. According to the NFL, Carlson redshirted his first year with Auburn and took over as kicker in 2018. He received second-team All-SEC honors in 2020 after tying for second nationally with 20 field goals and tying for ninth-best in the FBS with a 90.9 percent field-goal make rate (24-25-96% XPs).
The Packers have also recently parted ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Randall Cobb.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
3-8-8
(three, eight, eight)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
3-8-8
(three, eight, eight) | 2022-05-12T20:32:46+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17168696.php |
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGLE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a new generation of human enzyme therapeutics to benefit people with rare metabolic diseases, today announced oral and poster presentations at the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM) Annual Symposium 2022 being held in Freiburg, Germany August 30 – September 2. The presentations include perspectives on dietary management of Homocystinuria, which will be given as both an oral and poster presentation, as well as additional safety and efficacy data from the PEACE Phase 3 study of pegzilarginase for the treatment of patients with Arginase 1 Deficiency.
Title: Dietary management of homocystinuria (HCU) caused by cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) deficiency: Perspectives from a global cohort of metabolic dietitians
Abstract: SSIEM22-2306
Oral Presentation Time: August 31, 11:15 – 11:30 am CEST
Oral Presentation Session: SM23, SSIEM-DG Meeting
Poster Presentation Time: August 31, 6:45 – 8:15 pm CEST
Presenter: Danielle Starin, MS, RD, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC
Oral Presentation
Title: Pegzilarginase efficacy in Arginase 1 Deficiency: Results of the PEACE pivotal phase 3 trial
Abstract: SSIEM22-2674
Presentation Time: September 1, 3:15 – 3:30 pm CEST
Session: PAS4A, Gene and Innovative Therapies
Presenter: Rossana Sanchez Russo, MD, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
Poster Presentation
Title: Safety and tolerability of pegzilarginase for Arginase 1 Deficiency in the PEACE pivotal phase 3 clinical trial
Abstract: SSIEM22-2687
Presentation Time: August 31, 6:45 – 8:15 pm CEST
Presenter: Rossana Sanchez Russo, MD, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
Aeglea BioTherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company redefining the potential of human enzyme therapeutics to benefit people with rare metabolic diseases with limited treatment options. Aeglea is investigating AGLE-177 in an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the treatment of Homocystinuria. AGLE-177 has been granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation. Aeglea's other clinical program, pegzilarginase, achieved the primary endpoint of arginine reduction in the PEACE Phase 3 clinical trial and has received both Rare Pediatric Disease and Breakthrough Therapy Designations. Aeglea has an active discovery platform focused on engineering small changes in human enzymes to have a big impact on the lives of patients and their families. For more information, please visit http://aeglea.com.
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WAVERLY, Ohio — As a murder trial for a man accused of killing eight people in Pike County in 2016 continues, several witnesses were called to testify on the stand Tuesday, including family of the victims who were the first to discover their loved ones had been murdered.
The trial is the first time a person has faced a jury for the deaths of eight members of the Rhoden family six years ago.
George Wagner IV — along with his mother Angela, father George “Billy” Wagner and brother Edward “Jake” Wagner — is accused of shooting and killing the Rhoden family members “execution-style.” The family’s bodies were found on April 22, 2016. He faces eight charges of aggravated murder, along with other charges associated with tampering with evidence, conspiracy and forgery.
Found dead that day were 40-year-old Christopher Rhoden Sr., 37-year-old Dana Rhoden, 20-year-old Hannah “Hazel” Gilley, 16-year-old Christopher Rhoden Jr., 20-year-old Clarence “Frankie” Rhoden, 37-year-old Gary Rhoden, 19-year-old Hanna May Rhoden, and 44-year-old Kenneth Rhoden.
Witness discovered some of the murder victims
The first witness called to testify, Bobby Jo Manley, opted not to be recorded by media. She is the sister of one of the murder victims, and discovered four of the eight Rhoden family members dead in their homes on the morning of April 22, 2016.
Bobby Jo recounted her experience on the morning of April 22, 2016, when she first found Chris Sr. and Gary Rhoden dead inside their home. When she and her friend Billy Morgan arrived at the property to feed animals — something they did regularly and were paid to do — they noticed dogs that belonged inside were left outside and Chris Sr.’s truck still in the driveway, which was unusual, she said.
When they entered, Morgan and Bobby Jo found a recliner moved, vice grips on the floor and a smear of blood among bunched up rugs leading from the front room, through the kitchen to Chris Sr.’s bedroom. At the end of the trail, they found the bodies of Chris Sr. and Gary on the floor of the bedroom, covered with a comforter.
From there, Bobby Jo called 911 from the properties on Union Hill Road, telling dispatch she’d “found them all dead.”
“There’s blood all over the house,” she told a 911 dispatcher. “My brother-in-law is in the bedroom. Someone beat the hell out of him.”
After discovering her ex-brother-in-law and his cousin dead, she said she raced next door to the home of Frankie and Hannah Hazel to notify them. When she arrived, Frankie’s 3-year-old son opened the door for her. Prosecutors said during opening statements the boy told Bobby Jo “daddy has a lot of blood.”
In their bedroom, Bobby Jo said she discovered Frankie and Hannah Hazel dead; Hannah Hazel was lying on her front and had apparently been nursing the couple’s 6-month-old son, Ruger, when she was killed.
Ruger was left unharmed in the bed, lying between his parents and covered in blood, Bobby Jo said.
The second witness called was Morgan. He also opted out of being recorded during his testimony.
While on the stand, Morgan pointed out to the court where security cameras had been located on Chris Sr.’s property, including a motion detector mounted on the garage. The prosecution claims the Wagners disabled or took the property’s cameras with them after they killed Chris Sr. and Gary.
Following a lunch break, court resumed and James Manley, Dana and Bobby Jo’s brother, was called to the stand.
After Bobby Jo and Morgan discovered the bodies in the first two homes, Morgan drove to retrieve Bobby Jo and Dana’s parents. James noticed when he arrived and said he immediately knew something was wrong.
“The way dad took off, I knew something was wrong,” he said.
He told the court he then jumped in his truck and followed his parents to Frankie and Hannah Hazel’s home to see what happened.
“I walked up and saw Frankie’s baby covered in blood,” he said.
He went inside the home and there was “blood everywhere, on the bodies, on the bed, on the walls.” After hearing what Bobby Jo discovered inside the homes that morning, James said he jumped in his truck and drove to Dana’s home to tell her what had happened.
When he got to his sister’s home, the front door swung open when he knocked. He walked into the home, calling Dana’s name, but there was no response. He said he went straight back to her bedroom — past Hanna May and Chris Jr.’s rooms — to find Dana. It was dark in her room, he recounted, and he couldn’t see whether his sister was in bed sleeping or not.
He felt along the bed until her felt her body, underneath covers on the bed, and patted her to try to wake her up, he said. Feeling along, James said he found a pillow over her head and tried to remove it, but it was stuck to Dana’s head.
“I just turned around and walked back out,” he said.
When asked by the prosecution why he did that, he responded, “because I was pretty sure she was dead too, because of where the pillow was stuck.”
As he was leaving, James said he could hear the cries of Hanna May’s baby, Kylie. He said he left the baby inside and drove to his home, less than one mile up the road, to get his wife and they returned together to retrieve Kylie.
When he stepped onto his sister’s porch, however, he said he couldn’t bring himself to go back inside the home.
After that, he said he flagged down police as they were driving by on their way to the other two crime scenes.
James said he didn’t learn until hours later that Hanna May and Chris Jr. were also dead inside the home.
Officials testify
The fourth witness called on Tuesday, a sheriff’s deputy, opted not to be recorded during testimony.
Next, Justin Waring, an EMT who responded to the crime scenes on April 22, 2016, took the witness stand. He testified that EMS were called for a report of an assault at a home on Union Hill Road.
“Our initial dispatch message, or what was told to me by my coworkers there at the station, was that some sort of assault had happened and there was a lot of blood, but he didn’t really know what was going on,” said Waring.
His crew arrived at the home of Hannah Hazel and Frankie while a second crew continued on to Chris Sr.’s home, he said.
When asked about whether there were any children at the scene when he arrived, he described a young boy who was running around the front yard and said he saw an infant, around 6-months-old, covered in blood.
“We checked on the child to make sure that he was not injured,” said Waring. “During our assessment, we determined that blood was not from any injury that he had.”
The baby’s diaper was “saturated” with blood, he said.
Police and family gathered on the front lawn then told him the people inside were dead. Waring said he asked to go inside to check for certain and was escorted into Hannah Hazel and Frankie’s bedroom.
“I walked into the room enough where I had a clear view of them both on the bed,” he said. “It was pretty obvious due to the amount of blood on the bed and the fact that I observed them for a minute or two and couldn’t see them breathing that they were deceased.”
Defense Attorney John Parker asked how he could see, in the dark room, to make that determination. Waring said he could see by the light of the officer’s flashlight.
About the Author | 2022-09-14T13:32:38+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/pike-county-massacre-trial-witnesses-who-first-found-bodies-testify/NWMQCFJ2INEALCLVNZIHMFEEHM/ |
LIMA, Peru, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intercorp Financial Services Inc. ("IFS" or "the Company") (BVL/NYSE: IFS) announced today that it will host its Third Quarter 2022 earnings conference call & video webcast presentation.
The conference call will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 9:00 am Lima Time / 9:00 am New York Time.
Presenting for IFS:
Mr. Luis Felipe Castellanos - Chief Executive Officer, Intercorp Financial Services
Ms. Michela Casassa - Chief Financial Officer, Intercorp Financial Services
Mr. Gonzalo Basadre – Chief Executive Officer, Interseguro
Mr. Bruno Ferreccio – Chief Executive Officer, Inteligo
Mr. Carlos Tori, Executive Vice President of Payments at Intercorp Financial Services
The conference call can be accessed through the following numbers:
From within the U.S.: 1 (866) 807-9684
From outside the U.S.: +1 (412) 317-5415
Conference ID: IFS
There will be a live video webcast presentation on this event available at:
https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=xUaZTpjz
A replay of this conference call will be available shortly after its conclusion at: www.ifs.com.pe
Intercorp Financial Services will release Third Quarter 2022 results on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, after the market closes.
In accordance with IFS' corporate disclosure policy, the Company's Quiet Period begins today, October 20, 2022, and concludes after Third Quarter 2022 financial results have been published. During the Quiet Period, IFS will not disclosure any financial information or comment on its financial results or operations.
About the Company:
Intercorp Financial Services Inc. ("IFS"), is a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Panama, and has securities listed on the Lima Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. IFS is a leading provider of financial services in Peru. IFS' main subsidiaries are Banco Internacional del Perú, S.A.A.-Interbank ("Interbank"), Interseguro Compañía de Seguros, S.A. ("Interseguro"), Inteligo Group Corp. ("Inteligo") and Procesos de Medios de Pago S.A. and its subsidiary Izipay S.A.C.( "Izipay"). Interbank is a full-service bank providing general banking services to retail and commercial customers. Interseguro is a leading insurance company, providing annuities, individual life insurance, disability insurance and survivor benefits, and mandatory traffic accident insurance. Inteligo is a fast-growing provider of wealth management services through Inteligo Bank Ltd. and Interfondos, as well as brokerage services through Inteligo SAB. Izipay is a payments company and provider of products and services related to payments acquirer, correspondent banking and credit cards processor.
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Former Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden publicly acknowledged that emails he sent in the past were "shameful."
Gruden spoke about the controversy at the Little Rock Touchdown Club in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Gruden resigned last year after past emails were leaked that showed he used racist, misogynistic and homophobic language.
"I’m ashamed about what has come about in these emails, and I’ll make no excuses for it. It’s shameful," Gruden said.
Gruden added that he asks for forgiveness and hopes to get another shot at, presumably, being a football coach again.
"I am a good person. I believe that. I go to church. I’ve been married for 31 years, I got three great boys," he said. "I still love football."
Gruden was in his fourth year with the Raiders when he resigned. He had a 10-year contract worth $100 million. | 2022-08-31T18:09:30+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/john-gruden-opens-up-about-email-scandal-that-cost-him-raiders-coaching-job |
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It adds a bright white color to coffee creamers, baked goods, chewing gums, hard-shell candies, puddings, frostings, dressings, and sauces. But the nanoparticles found in "food-grade" titanium dioxide may accumulate in the body and cause DNA damage—which is one way chemicals cause cancer and other health problems.
For that reason, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has graded titanium dioxide as a food additive that consumers should seek to "avoid." Scientists at the nonprofit nutrition and food safety watchdog group today published a new entry for titanium dioxide in its Chemical Cuisine database of food additives.
Wegman's puts titanium dioxide in its Original Macaroni and Cheese. Campbell's Healthy Request Chunky Chicken Corn Chowder has it, as does Food Club's Chunky New England Clam Chowder. Marzetti uses the color agent to brighten its Cream Cheese Fruit Dip. Dairy products usually don't need titanium dioxide to look white, but Kroger has decided to add titanium dioxide to its Fat Free Half-and-Half. And titanium dioxide isn't only in especially white or brightly colored foods: Little Debbie adds it to Fudge Rounds and many other products. According to the Food Scores database maintained by Environmental Working Group, more than 1,800 brand-name food products have titanium dioxide on their ingredients list. That said, it can still lurk as an unspecified "artificial color," or labels might simply say "color added."
In 2021, the European Food Safety Authority concluded that titanium dioxide is no longer safe in foods due to the same concerns over nanoparticles. As a result, titanium dioxide is now banned as a food additive in the EU. Although studies have shown that the absorption of ingested titanium dioxide is low, evidence suggests that titanium dioxide nanoparticles can accumulate in the body over time. Health Canada deemed it safe in 2022 but noted concerns. Unlike their European counterparts, Canadian officials did not consider studies performed with titanium dioxide nanoparticles alone.
"Unlike some other chemicals used in food, titanium dioxide has no nutritive, preservative, or food safety function—its use is purely cosmetic," said CSPI principal scientist for additives and supplements, Thomas Galligan. "The prospect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles damaging DNA is concerning enough for us to recommend consumers avoid foods that have it."
CSPI says it might reconsider its rating if specifications for food-grade titanium dioxide in the U.S. are updated to ensure nanoparticles are minimized, and new studies are conducted to assess its capacity to cause cancer or other health problems.
CSPI's Chemical Cuisine is the web's definitive rating of the chemicals used to preserve foods and affect their taste, texture, or appearance. Besides titanium dioxide, the group recommends avoiding artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose, as well as synthetic food dyes like Yellow 5 and Red 3. CSPI and others have recently asked the Food and Drug Administration to ban the latter dye in foods and ingested drugs because the FDA has already determined that it is a carcinogen unsafe for use in cosmetics.
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Austin FC (15-9-6, second in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (9-14-7, 11th in the Western Conference)
Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver +127, Austin FC +183, Draw +269; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: Austin visits the Vancouver Whitecaps aiming to stop a three-game road losing streak.
The Whitecaps are 10-10-4 against Western Conference opponents. The Whitecaps have a -21 goal differential, scoring 33 goals while giving up 54.
Austin is 10-8-6 in Western Conference games. Austin has scored 60 goals while allowing 45 for a +15 goal differential.
The matchup Saturday is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. Austin won the last game 3-0.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lucas Cavallini has eight goals and one assist for the Whitecaps. Ryan Gauld has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
Maximiliano Urruti has scored nine goals for Austin. Diego Fagundez has one goal and two assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Whitecaps: 4-4-2, averaging 1.4 goals, 4.1 shots on goal and five corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.
Austin: 4-4-2, averaging 1.9 goals, 4.4 shots on goal and 5.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Whitecaps: Deiber Caicedo (injured).
Austin: Jhojan Manuel Valencia Jimenez (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2022-09-30T06:28:41+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Austin-looks-to-end-road-losing-streak-in-matchup-17477218.php |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announces that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.395 per share. The dividend, which has an annualized rate of $1.58, is payable October 3, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business as of September 16, 2022.
About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and catalysts. We think beyond business as usual to power the potential of companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, such as energy, electronics, and transportation. We actively pursue a sustainable approach to managing our diverse global footprint of world-class resources. In conjunction with our highly experienced and talented global teams, our deep-seated values, and our collaborative customer relationships, we create value-added and performance-based solutions that enable a safer and more sustainable future.
We regularly post information to www.albemarle.com, including notification of events, news, financial performance, investor presentations and webcasts, non-GAAP reconciliations, SEC filings and other information regarding our company, its businesses and the markets it serves.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the information presented in this press release, including, without limitation, information related to future dividends and results, and all other information relating to matters that are not historical facts may constitute forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from the views expressed. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the outlook expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include, without limitation: changes in economic and business conditions; adverse changes in liquidity or financial or operating performance; changes in the demand for our products or the end-user markets in which our products are sold and the other factors detailed from time to time in the reports we file with the SEC, including those described under "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We assume no obligation to provide any revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.
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BEIJING (AP) _ TAL Education Group (TAL) on Friday reported a loss of $43.8 million in its fiscal first quarter.
The Beijing-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 3 cents per share.
The education services provider posted revenue of $224 million in the period.
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(NEXSTAR) – Paying taxes isn’t fun, but you may not want to wait to file – especially this year.
Whether you’re dragging your feet after IRS warnings of smaller refunds or you got a deadline extension because you live in a designated disaster area in California, Alabama or Georgia, you should still file sooner rather than later if your situation allows, according to tax attorney Adam Brewer.
“If you’re truly impacted, like your documents are washed away and your house is destroyed, use the time,” Brewer said. “But if you’re otherwise ready to file I’d say get it knocked out to avoid unnecessary problems that could arise by waiting.”
Brewer says that, along with the obvious downside of having to wait longer to get a refund if you’re owed, there are three other reasons not to procrastinate on filing taxes this year.
Identity theft
One of the problems he’s referring to is potential identity theft, in which someone uses your identity to file a fake tax return under your name before you do, with the sole goal of getting the IRS to issue the maximum refund.
“Then you’re dealing with IRS identity theft units and having to file police reports and take all those steps to try and clear it up.”
Brewer says he sees a lot of taxpayers dealing with identity theft issues, a nightmare that can stretch on for months, or potentially more than a year before the legitimate funds are issued.
Withholding and other issues
If you end up owing money to the government, Brewer says it’s better to know earlier in the year so you can prepare for the 2023 tax filing season.
“If my client owes on their 2022 taxes, then we say OK, let’s have this conversation about how we’re going to avoid owing for 2023,” Brewer told Nexstar.
For wage earners, that could mean making adjustments so more money is withheld, for instance.
Taxpayers who wait until October, however, won’t have many pay periods left in which to make up a shortfall.
Possible government shutdown
In order to avoid potential economic disaster if the U.S. should default on the national debt, Congress must pass a measure to raise the $31 trillion debt limit this summer.
If Republican hard-liners can’t come to terms with the Biden administration and a government shutdown occurs, it could cripple the IRS’s ability to process the nation’s tax returns.
“Most likely it’s going to impact IRS processing the return and issuing out refunds,” Brewer said. “So if you can get ahead of that and avoid that nightmare, why not?” | 2023-03-04T18:15:16+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/have-a-tax-filing-extension-this-year-why-you-shouldnt-use-it-expert-says/ |
Many years ago, Milwaukee-based book influencer Cree Myles first picked up Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye and found the validation she didn't know she needed. The book affirmed many of her experiences moving through the world as a Black woman.
"I'm reading it and I was like, yes! And yes! And yes! And I was like, I'm not crazy," she remembers. "That was a seminal moment in my life for sure."
Myles immersed herself in other pioneering works by Black authors: James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, Zora Neale Hurston and Alice Walker. She read Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me. "I emerged from the ashes a new person, and I just needed to tell the whole world about it," she says. "And that's how it kind of all started."
Now, Myles curates the Instagram account @allwaysblack, on behalf of publishing giant Penguin Random House. Myles says the goal of the account is "to celebrate Black writers and the readers who love them," and Myles is voracious in her ability to come up with fun and innovative ways to do that.
I'm all about glamorizing Black literature and the writers. They give us such important stories. They should be treated accordingly.
Myles first partnered with Penguin Random House last year, when she organized a read-a-thon called Black Like We Never Left featuring works by Toni Morrison. The late, heralded, Pulitzer and Nobel-prize winning author was published by Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House.
A few months later Penguin Random House offered Myles a job curating an Instagram platform centered on Black books.
Myles calls the platform All Ways Black thanks to her husband — who came up with the name about 20 seconds after she was offered the job. "He was like, 'How about just All Ways Black, like, all the ways,'" she recounts. "It was that quick, and, for me, it's an aural check to make sure that I'm not just doing Cree's Black. Because as universal as some Black experiences are, I'm not from the African continent, I'm not from the Caribbean. I am not in the diaspora in Europe, and those are all also very Black and very nuanced experiences."
In a promo for All Ways Black, Myles, flanked by dancers and bookshelves full of literature, speaks over drumline music.
"There are infinite ways to be Black," she relays. "To be Black and joyful or awestruck. To be Black and to amplify, or to agitate, or to celebrate. They're all important. They're all glorious," she continues. "And nothing quite captures this truth like literature — to see us on a page all of us in all our ways — is one of the most magnificent experiences anyone can have."
Now, Myles has cultivated a space that includes chats with authors, interactive read-a-thons, and sold-out awards galas for Black Bookstagrammers, with categories like best interview, best reel and best review.
She hosts regular D.E.A.R. sessions, in which she asks people to "drop everything and read." She also posts photos and lists of new releases, Black poets you should know, sentences from Black classics and other creative content about Black lit.
Like this "word-of-the-week" video about the word "ephemeral" that she gleaned from Brandon Taylor's book Filthy Animals. It's set to rapper Saweetie's 2020 song "Tap In."
"If it's short like a skort, it's ephemeral," raps Myles. "Ephemeral. Like an inch or a flinch, it's ephemeral. Ephemeral. Kim K's marriage, babies in the carriage, being mad at yo' moms after she embarrassed."
Myles' work was recently nominated for a Webby, which honors excellence on the internet. It's also been nominated for a Shorty, which recognizes the best work in social and digital media.
On a mission to glamorize Black writers
A big component of Myles' work is individual chats and panel discussions with authors on Instagram live. From her home in Milwaukee, framed by plants and colorfully arranged bookshelves, Myles creates an easy rapport with authors, whether they are established and renowned or just releasing their first works.
During an interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of Between the World and Me and The Water Dancer, Myles half-jests that on "the Bookstagram streets" an interview with him is "the biggest flex of all time."
"You know what, you know what? You need to tell them streets they need to dream a little bigger," Coates chuckles.
Myles has a breezy interview style, connecting with authors personally and asking sharp questions about their works. It's a mixture of natural talent, preparation and an earnest respect for writers – who she believes deserve the celebrity of singers or actors.
"I'm all about glamorizing Black literature and the writers," Myles notes. "They give us such important stories. They should be treated accordingly. That's how I feel."
Myles says there's a lot to be gleaned from the wisdom of these authors, the living and the ancestors. "Because [written] stories aside... their lived stories are also things to be revered, because they weren't just writing these revolutionary pieces, essays and shorts and novels and then like going on and living non-revolutionary lives," notes Myles. "They were embodying everything that they were writing about. And so, looking to them has always been really powerful for me."
All Ways Black centers the joy of being Black. Myles ends her interviews by asking authors about their favorite thing about being Black, and she poses a laughter-inducing "speed round" to writers, asking them to make impossible choices between two options central to Black culture, like "Afro or dreads?" or "Malcolm X or Dr. Martin Luther King?"
Myles says it's all in good fun. "So, even if I'm dealing with the best wordsmiths on the planet," says Myles, "they are also just Black like me, and we will laugh about the same things, and we will throw the same shade, and we will crack the same jokes. And they're just masters at their craft, but they're still very much human."
Changing the publishing industry
Myles also has the respect of fellow book influencers, like Traci Thomas, who runs The Stacks podcast.
"On [other] publishing platforms, they might have a Black intern and then they post something that uses Black vernacular but feels very hollow," says Thomas. "All Ways Black feels super authentic. And I know that that is because Cree is in control and is empowered to do what feels right to her, and her judgment is spot-on."
All Ways Black feels super authentic. And I know that that is because Cree is in control and is empowered to do what feels right to her, and her judgment is spot-on.
Myles is functioning in a publishing world that's still three quarters white, according to a 2019 survey by Lee and Low.
After pledging to audit the diversity of its creators in June 2020, Penguin Random House determined that 76% of its books released from 2019 to 2021 were by white creators.
All Ways Black has proven to be an important way for the company to promote its Black works and branch out to new audiences. In championing Black books, Myles has developed an engaged community. Penguin Random House reported in August 2021 that "the community that's formed on @allwaysblack has the highest average engagement rate in the Penguin Random House ecosystem."
"I'm always just thinking of the liberation I experienced in my 20s upon reading the stuff that I read, and how to make that accessible to other folks who don't have the background that I have," she says. "Because [these books] are not just for the Black girls who went to college and had middle class backgrounds."
The stories, she says, are for all of us.
"Like you wouldn't say, 'Oh, I can't listen to Whitney Houston. Her voice is too good. I don't get it,'" notes Myles. "And it's the same way when you're reading James Baldwin, or Toni Morrison."
Or, says Myles, many of the authors writing the Black canon today.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-05-05T10:55:17+00:00 | kcbx.org | https://www.kcbx.org/npr-top-news/npr-top-news/2022-05-05/how-one-book-influencer-championing-black-authors-is-changing-publishing |
CHICAGO (AP) — On an early morning in June, Flower Nichols and her mother set off on an expedition to Chicago from their home in Indianapolis.
The family was determined to make it feel like an adventure in the city, though that wasn’t the primary purpose of the trip.
The following afternoon, Flower and Jennilyn Nichols would see a doctor at the University of Chicago to learn whether they could keep Flower, 11, on puberty blockers. They began to search for medical providers outside of Indiana after April 5, when Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a law banning transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and other hormone therapies, even after the approval of parents and the advice of doctors.
At least 20 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for trans minors, though several are embroiled in legal challenges. For more than a decade prior, such treatments were available to children and teens across the U.S. and have been endorsed by major medical associations.
Opponents of gender-affirming care say there’s no solid proof of purported benefits, cite widely discredited research and say children shouldn’t make life-altering decisions they might regret. Advocates and families impacted by the recent laws say such care is vital for trans kids.
On June 16, a federal judge blocked parts of Indiana’s law from going into effect on July 1. But many patients still scrambled to continue receiving treatment.
Jennilyn Nichols wanted their trip to Chicago to be defined by happy memories rather than a response to a law she called intrusive. They would explore the Museum of Science and Industry and, on the way home, stop at a beloved candy store.
Preserving a sense of normalcy and acceptance, she decided — well, that’s just what families do.
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Families in Indiana, Mississippi and other states are navigating new laws that imply or sometimes directly accuse them of child abuse for supporting their kids in getting health care. Some trans children and teens say the recent bans on gender-affirming care in Republican-led states send the message that they are unwelcome and cannot be themselves in their home states.
For parents, guiding their children through the usual difficulties of growing up can be challenging enough. But now they are dealing with the added pressure of finding out-of-state medical care they say allows their children to thrive.
In the Nichols family alone, support took many forms as they traveled to Chicago: a grandmother who pitched in to babysit Flower’s 7-year-old brother, Parker, while their father Kris worked; a community of other parents of trans kids who donated money to make the trip more comfortable.
“What transgender expansive young people need is what all young people need: They need love and support, and they need unconditional respect,” said Robert Marx, an assistant professor of child and adolescent development at San José State University. Marx studies support systems for LGBTQ+ and trans people aged 13 to 25. “They need to feel included and part of a family.”
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In Indiana, rancorous legislative debates, agitated family relationships and exhaustive efforts to find care have drawn families to the support group GEKCO, founded by Krisztina Inskeep, whose adult son is transgender. Attendance at monthly meetings spiked after the state legislature advanced bills targeting trans youth, she said.
“I think most parents want to do best by their kids,” Inskeep said. “It’s rather new to people, this idea that gender is not just a binary and that your kid is not just who they thought at birth.”
The perceptions of most parents, Marx said, don’t align neatly with the extremes of full support or rejection of their kids’ identities.
“Most parents exist in a kind of gray area,” Marx said. “Most parents are going through some kind of developmental process themselves as they come to understand their child’s gender.”
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On June 13, Flower and Jennilyn set off on their trip, unsteady but hopeful. They brought a care plan from Indiana University’s Riley Children’s Hospital, the Hoosier State’s only gender clinic.
At the time, the pair worried whether Chicago providers could meet their request for full-time support or as a backup if Indiana’s ban went on hold. They considered whether they could make the drive every three months, the necessary interval between Flower’s puberty blockers.
The decision for Flower to start puberty blockers two years ago wasn’t one the family took lightly.
Jennilyn recalled asking early on whether her daughter’s gender expression was permanent. She wondered if she had failed as a mom, especially while pregnant — was it an incorrect food? A missed vitamin?
Ultimately she and Kris dismissed those theories, ungrounded in science, and listened to their daughter, who recalled the euphoria of wearing princess dresses at an early age. Flower cherished a Little Red Riding Hood cape and felt certain of her identity from the start.
“I remember that I really disliked my name,” Flower said of her birth name. “This is just like who I am. It’s all that I have a memory of.”
Conversations between Flower and her mother are often marked by uncommon candor, as when discussing early memories together at an Indianapolis park.
“Before I knew you and before I walked this journey with you,” Jennilyn told her, “I would not have thought that a kid would know they were trans or that a kid would just come out wired that way. I always thought that that was something adults figured out, and so there were times that it was really scary because I didn’t know how the world would accept you. I didn’t know how to keep you safe.”
Now, Jennilyn said, her worries have shifted to Flower’s spelling skills and how she’ll navigate crushes.
Flower, for her part, appreciates being heard. She said she and her parents make medical decisions together because, “of course, they can’t decide on a medicine for me to take.”
“At the same time, you can’t pick a medicine that we can’t afford to pay for or that, you know, might harm you,” Jennilyn responded.
“That’s what I really like about her,” Flower said, of her mother. “She leaves a lot of my life up to me.”
——- In Mississippi, a ban on gender-affirming care became law in the state on Feb. 28 — prompting a father and his trans son to leave the state at the end of July for Virginia. There, he can keep his health care and continue to see doctors.
“We are essentially escaping up north,” said Ray Walker, 17.
Walker lives with his mother, Katie Rives, in a suburb of Jackson, the state capital. His parents are divorced, but his father also lived in the area. Halfway through high school, Walker is an honors student with an interest in theater and cooking. He has a supportive group of friends.
When Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the bill banning hormone therapy for anyone younger than 18, he accused “radical activists” of pushing a “sick and twisted ideology that seeks to convince our kids they’re in the wrong body.”
The state’s largest hospital halted hormone treatments for trans minors months before Reeves signed the ban. That hospital later closed its LGBTQ+ clinic.
After that clinic stopped offering its services, Walker and other teenagers received treatment at a smaller facility in another city, but those services ended once the ban took effect.
As access to gender-affirming dwindled and was later outlawed, Walker’s father, who declined to be interviewed, accepted a job in Virginia, where his son could keep his health care. Walker plans to move in with his father this month. Rives, however, is staying in Mississippi with her two younger children.
Walker’s memories of the anguished period when he started puberty at 12 still haunt him. “My body couldn’t handle what was happening to it,” he said.
After a yearslong process of evaluations, then puberty blockers and hormone injections, Walker said his self-image improved.
Then the broad effort in conservative states to restrict gender-affirming care set its sights on Mississippi. The path toward stability that Walker and his family forged had narrowed. It soon became impassable.
“I was born this way. It’s who I am. I can’t not exist this way,” Walker said. “We were under the impression that I still had two years left to live here. The law just ripped all of that up. They’re ripping our lives apart.”
The family sees no alternative.
“Mississippi is my home, but there are a lot of conflicting feelings when your home is actively telling you that it doesn’t want you in it,” Walker said.
As Walker’s moving date approaches, Rives savors the moments the family shares together. She braces for the physical distance that will soon be between them. Her two younger sons will lose Ray’s brotherly presence in their daily lives.
She still feels lucky.
“We know that’s an incredibly privileged position to be in,” Rives said of her son moving to Virginia. “Most people in Mississippi cannot afford to just move to another state or even go to another state for care.”
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Flower, initially dispirited by the debates at the Indiana Statehouse, brightened after her parents took her to her first Pride march on June 10 in Indianapolis.
She tied a transgender pride flag around her shoulders and covered her pink shirt in every rainbow heart-shaped sticker she could find. She gripped a sign that read: “She belongs.”
Her favorite activities are often less inflected with politics than her status as a soon-to-be teenager. She’s a Girl Scout who enjoys catching Pokemon with her brother. Before the trip, she zipped around an Indianapolis park on a pink scooter, her hair tangled by the wind.
Prior to entering Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry, Flower used a women’s bathroom. At a diner in the city, she ordered a mint chocolate chip milkshake and a vegan grilled cheese. Jennilyn created an itinerary to make their experience as joyful and uncomplicated as possible.
“First of all, we’re going be able to chill at the hotel in the morning,” Flower said. “Second of all, there’s a park nearby that we can have a lot of fun in. Third of all, we might have a backup plan, which is really exciting. And fourth of all: Candy store!”
The doctor’s appointment the following day, initially intimidating, soon gave them another reason to celebrate: If care was not available in Indiana, they could get it in Chicago.
“Indiana could do whatever the hell they’re going to do,” Jennilyn said, “and we can just come here.” | 2023-07-10T12:21:42+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/families-with-transgender-kids-are-increasingly-forced-to-travel-out-of-state-for-the-care-they-need/ |
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Dozens of people have recently been killed in violence that includes beheadings and sexual attacks in a volatile county in South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said Monday.
The mission said it documented 72 civilian deaths between Feb. 17 and April 7 in Unity State’s Leer county. Among the victims was a local staffer with the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders, it said.
Sixty-four cases of sexual violence, including gang rapes, were recorded in Leer in the same period. The attacks were carried out by “armed youth” from the neighboring counties of Koch and Mayendit.
“I am strongly appalled by these horrific attacks on civilians in Leer,” Nicholas Haysom, special representative of the U.N. secretary-general for South Sudan, said in a statement. “We must all do everything we can to ensure that victims and survivors get the justice they deserve and receive the care and support they need.”
Markets, homes, humanitarian facilities and warehouses were looted and burned down. An estimated 40,000 people have fled the violence in Leer, with thousands reportedly crossing the Nile River to shelter in another state, that statement said.
The U.N. mission said it has deployed more peacekeepers to conduct regular patrols in Leer town.
South Sudan has been plagued by sporadic violence since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011.
While some of the violence is communal, with rival ethnic groups retaliating against each other in remote areas, tensions in the capital Juba have risen recently after the deputy president accused the president of violating a fragile truce.
After years of battling against Sudan, South Sudan won independence in 2011. But just two years later the new country descended into a civil war in which tens of thousands of people were killed.
The civil war ended in 2018 with a peace agreement that brought President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar together in a government of national unity, although relations remain strained between the two sides. | 2022-04-25T22:37:38+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/dozens-killed-in-violence-in-one-volatile-south-sudan-county/ |
Which corner kitchen sink is best?
If the kitchen is the heart of the house, then the kitchen sink is arguably the beating pulse of that heart. The best corner kitchen sink takes advantage of every inch of space and puts it to good use.
When it is time to shop for a corner kitchen sink, you’ll want one that can be flexibly mounted and accommodate large pots and pans. The Blanco Anthracite Diamond Silgranit Drop-In Or Under Mount is a good choice.
What to know before you buy a corner kitchen sink
Single bowl vs. batwing
A kitchen sink is an important purchase, and a corner sink has some tricky considerations. The first is the type of sink you want.
- Single bowl: Because of the location, these sinks might be narrow in the front and wider in the back. They may also be a plain rectangle, depending on the space. Consider this type when you have a 45-degree cabinet face and more counter real estate to play with.
- Batwing: Batwing (or butterfly) sinks are a type of double sink with two separate bowls that connect in the front and are separate in the back. The faucet sits between the separated bowls. Even with separate bowls, the sink area is small. These are best for very small kitchens with limited counter space.
Materials
Because they are not a high-demand item, you may have fewer materials to choose from. Common sink materials include:
- Stainless steel: This sink is durable and affordable. It’s not too heavy and can be mounted any way you choose.
- Stone: Some granite and quartz sinks mix natural stone with a polymer resin. This lightens them up and makes them more resistant to bacteria and staining. Solid granite and quartz sinks are also available but may require reinforced cabinets due to their weight.
- Enamel or porcelain: This type of sink has a metal core coated with enamel or porcelain. They are traditional and easy to clean, but if the metal core is cast-iron they can be heavy.
- Copper: Copper brings a high-end, luxe feel to any kitchen. It is durable and antibacterial. However, it does require special cleaning to keep it gleaming. Copper is also very expensive.
- Synthetic granite: Silgranit is a durable, lightweight material that gives a sleek look with less weight. It can handle high temperatures and is remarkably resilient.
Mounting style
There are three mounting styles to choose from.
- Top mount: Top mount sinks drop into the countertop and are fastened below. These have a lip that must be caulked to prevent moisture from draining under the sink and into the cabinet below.
- Under-mount: This sink uses the same hole cut for the top mount sink, but it sits either well below the counter or flush with it. Even with a standard sink, this is a tricky installation.
- Cabinet mount: These sinks are popular in farmhouse-style or country kitchens. The sink sits on a shorter cabinet.
What to look for in a quality corner kitchen sink
Cutout template
A cutout template serves as a guide for precise measurements and no-fuss installation. This is especially important for batwing sinks that can be tricky to orient.
Easy cleaning
The last thing you want is a sink that requires a special cleaning regimen. Unless you choose a specialized material, most corner kitchen sinks should clean up easily with standard products.
Accessories
Some corner sinks come with accessories to make food prep and cleanup a breeze. They might include things such as:
- Stainless steel rinse grids
- Strainer baskets
- Cutting boards
- Dish draining boards
How much you can expect to spend on a corner kitchen sink
The price of a corner kitchen sink depends on the size, the type of sink, and the material you choose. Expect to spend $270-$600.
Corner kitchen sink FAQ
Is the installation of a corner sink harder than a traditional sink?
A. It can be trickier to properly orient and mount a corner sink. This starts with the challenge of cutting a hole in the counter that is not rectangular. If this cut is off, everything else will be even more difficult.
Do corner sinks require specialized drains and faucets?
A. No. The sink may be unique, but the faucet and drain can be standard. Even batwing sinks can accommodate a regular, full-size faucet setup.
What’s the best corner kitchen sink to buy?
Top corner kitchen sink
Blanco Anthracite Diamond Silgranit Drop-In Or Under Mount
What you need to know: This sink is sleek, durable and versatile.
What you’ll love: This sink can be mounted as a drop-in or under mount. It resists dents, chips and scratches and can handle temperatures up to 536 degrees. It comes in nine colors and three sizes and is protected by a limited lifetime warranty.
What you should consider: Some people report a white film that develops over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top corner kitchen sink for the money
Houzer Legend Series Top Mount Stainless Steel Corner Bowl Kitchen Sink
What you need to know: This economical sink is easy to install and very durable.
What you’ll love: With satin-finished 20-gauge stainless steel, this sink is as durable as it is affordable. It has StoneGuard undercoating and comes with a lifetime limited warranty. Clips for mounting and a basket strainer are also included.
What you should consider: This does not include a cutout template.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Ruvati Undermount Corner Kitchen Sink
What you need to know: This sleek corner kitchen sink is perfect for contemporary or industrial kitchen designs.
What you’ll love: The batwing style is perfect for 90-degree cabinets. It is made of 18/10 premium stainless steel. The satin finish is easy to clean and durable. Sound padding minimizes the noise of the drain. It comes with stainless steel rinse grids to protect the finish of the sink.
What you should consider: Even with two bowls, some people found this sink far too small for their needs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A court in Cambodia on Thursday convicted 36 activists and former opposition lawmakers of conspiracy to commit treason, a local human rights group said.
The 36, including former opposition leader Sam Rainsy and several leaders of his disbanded Cambodia National Rescue Party, were accused of trying to help exiled former lawmakers, including deputy party leader Mu Sochua, return home in January 2021 in defiance of a government ban.
The human rights group Licadho said on its website that the sentences handed down by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court ranged from five to seven years in prison, with three defendants receiving suspended sentences.
Thirty-three of the defendants were tried in absentia and arrest warrants were issued for those convicted, it said. One defendant was acquitted.
The Cambodia National Rescue Party, the sole credible opposition party, had been expected to present a strong challenge to Hun Sen’s governing Cambodian People’s Party in the 2018 general election. But Hun Sen launched a sweeping crackdown on his opponents before the polls, and the high court disbanded the opposition party, removing its lawmakers from Parliament. Hun Sen’s party subsequently won every seat in the National Assembly.
Sam Rainsy has long been the harshest critic and most popular opponent of Hun Sen, who has held power for 37 years. He and Hun Sen have been bitter enemies for decades, and frequently exchange insults and attacks on social media. Sam Rainsy has been convicted of various offenses in a series of trials he asserts are politically motivated.
Licadho said Thursday’s ruling was “the fourth verdict in five mass trials that have been initiated against a total of 158 leaders and supporters of the former CNRP since November 2020,” and noted that many former activists have been defendants in multiple trials. | 2022-12-22T17:09:09+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Cambodian-court-convicts-36-opposition-figures-of-17671810.php |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is speaking with one voice in response to recent criticism of the justices' ethical practices: No need to fix what isn't broken.
The justices' response on Tuesday struck some critics and ethics experts as tone deaf at a time of heightened attention on the justices' travel and private business transactions. That comes against the backdrop of a historic dip in public approval as measured by opinion polls.
Deeply divided on some of the most contentious issues of the day — including abortion, gun rights and the place of religion in public life — the court's six conservatives and three liberals seem united on this particular principle: on ethics they will set their own rules and police themselves.
Charles Geyh, an Indiana University law professor and legal ethics expert, said everything the justices detailed Tuesday evening about ethics was essentially outlined in Chief Justice John Roberts' annual year-end report from 2011, more than a decade ago.
“They’re basically saying ... What we’ve been doing is just fine. Let’s just re-say it for those of you at the back...That just strikes me as, you know, pretty empty,” Geyh said.
The most recent stories about the questionable ethics practices of justices began earlier this month. First came a ProPublica investigation that revealed that Thomas has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips nearly every year from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow without reporting them on financial disclosure forms. Thomas responded by issuing a statement saying that he was not required to disclose the trips.
A week later, ProPublica revealed in a new story that Crow had purchased three properties belonging to Thomas and his family, a transaction worth more than $100,000 that Thomas never disclosed. Politico reported more recently that when Justice Neil Gorsuch sold property he co-owned shortly after becoming a justice, he disclosed the sale but omitted that the property was purchased by a person whose firm frequently has cases before the high court.
And earlier this year, there were stories about the legal recruiting career of Chief Justice John Roberts' wife and whether it raised ethical concerns that she was paid large sums for placing lawyers at firms that appear before the court.
The series of revelations has provoked outcry and calls for reform particularly from Democrats. On Wednesday, Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Angus King, the independent from Maine, announced legislation that would require the Supreme Court to create a code of conduct and appoint an official to oversee potential conflicts and public complaints. Next week, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Supreme Court ethics reform.
“The time has come for a new public conversation on ways to restore confidence in the Court’s ethical standards. I invite you to join it,” wrote Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., in a letter.
Roberts declined in his own letter made public Tuesday evening. He wrote that testimony by previous holders of his office before Congress is "exceedingly rare, as one might expect in light or separation of powers concerns and the importance of preserving judicial independence.”
To his letter, however, Roberts attached a “Statement on Ethics Principles and Practices” signed by all nine justices describing the ethical rules they follow about travel, gifts and outside income. “This statement aims to provide new clarity to the bar and to the public on how the Justices address certain recurring issues, and also seeks to dispel some common misconceptions,” the statement read.
But ethics experts and other court observers said the statement that followed and ran just over two pages was nothing new, just “the rehashing of things we already knew and found insufficient,” said Gabe Roth of the watchdog group Fix the Court in a statement.
The statement signed by the justices essentially said that they consult a wide variety of sources to address ethical issues, decide for themselves when a conflict requires that they step away from a case and file the same annual financial disclosure reports as other judges.
The justices have previously resisted calls to write a formal code of conduct.
Kathleen Clark, a legal ethics professor at Washington University in St. Louis, said in her view the problem is that the justices “have not been subjected to basic accountability that just about everybody else in the federal government has to comply with.”
What was striking to her about the statement, she said, was “a failure to grapple with the fundamental problem of lack of accountability.” The justices "seem to be utterly clueless about the problem they have ... They're in a bubble apparently. They don't see what a big problem they have with the lack of accountability,” she said.
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Mark Sherman contributed to this report. | 2023-04-26T21:07:33+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/politics/article/supreme-court-on-ethics-issues-not-broken-no-17920732.php |
CORAL GABLES, Fla. and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trivest Partners (Miami, FL) and LP First Capital (Austin, TX) announced today the formation of OpenRoad, a family of leading brands within the collision repair industry. The announcement comes in combination with the acquisitions of four well-known collision repair centers including Car Crafters (Albuquerque, NM), Drury and Moss Body Shop (Amarillo, TX), 1st Choice Collision (Houston, TX), and Helotes Collision (Helotes, TX). Combined, the OpenRoad family of brands now operates 12 collision repair centers located across the Southwest.
OpenRoad's initial investment was Car Crafters, the largest independent collision repair center in the state of New Mexico. Across its five locations in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, Car Crafters maintains strong relationships with all major insurance carriers and repairs more automobiles than any other shop in the state. Car Crafters is led by industry veterans Jim and Sean Guthrie, who will remain with the shop and continue to lead strategic and operational initiatives.
"For more than 40 years, Car Crafters has been known for quality repairs, excellent technician training, superior employee benefits, and stellar shop culture. Partnering with Trivest and LP First Capital will allow us to build upon this reputation, and their collective financial, operating, and strategic resources will enable us to expand across the greater Southwest while maintaining the Car Crafters culture and commitment to quality," said Jim Guthrie, Founder of Car Crafters and OpenRoad Chairman.
Led by industry veteran Tom Csekme, who will serve as Chief Executive Officer, OpenRoad is currently pursuing strategic acquisitions of leading collision repair centers across the United States.
"The collision repair industry remains highly fragmented despite recent consolidation efforts by a few large industry players. We look forward to expanding the OpenRoad initiative by partnering with shop owners who desire to preserve their shop's brand name and legacy, while not sacrificing repair quality or employee engagement," said Logan Lowery, Vice President at LP First Capital.
"OpenRoad is perfectly aligned with Trivest's strategy to partner with growing founder and family-owned businesses in fragmented markets. We believe we can leverage our experience in the automotive aftermarket space and with other buy and build success stories to help OpenRoad become one of the largest players in the collision repair industry," added Reid Callaway, Principal at Trivest.
To learn more about OpenRoad, please visit OpenRoadCollision.com
OpenRoad partners with and invests in leading collision repair centers across the United States. OpenRoad believes that quality repairs, excellent technician training, shop culture and a passionate employee base are the gears that create a best-in-class collision center. OpenRoad is currently pursuing additional acquisitions of leading collision repair centers across the United States. openroadcollision.com
Trivest Partners, with offices in Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Toronto, is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, in both control and non-control transactions. Since its founding in 1981, Trivest has completed more than 400 investments, totaling approximately $7 billion in value. The firm has roughly $4 billion in assets under management, with a growing team of over 60 professionals. Trivest is one of only 15 firms recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top founder-friendly private equity firms in three consecutive years. trivest.com
LP First Capital is a private investment firm with experience creating super-regional and national platforms by leveraging its expertise in mergers & acquisitions, profit center integration, and team building to drive performance. Headquartered in Austin, TX, LP First Capital maintains an active presence in much of the Southwest, Southeast, and Midwest markets as it continues to take interest in building best-in-class businesses within traditionally fragmented industries. lpfirstcapital.com
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DES MOINES, Iowa — When it comes to tradition it's not easy to create change, especially when that tradition comes from hundreds of years of history.
That's the case for Mexico's Charrería, a Mexican rodeo. One team is holding onto the culture while trying to make the sport more inclusive.
Marked by a cloudless blue sky, optimism is in the air. Positivity about the future is a driving force for this team, but their dedication to change is what's altering Mexico's national sport, in Iowa of all places. Escaramuza Charra is Mexico's only all-female event in the rodeo-like sport of charrería.
"We kind of just started practicing in January of this year. We are a very young team," said Alejandra Pina, the captain and founder of Escaramuza Quetzalli. "It is very traditional, there's a lot of rules to it. The feminine side is very very detailed, there is a rule book, every year it's updated."
In the United States, 16 states are members of the Federación Mexicana de Charrería. Escaramuza Quetzalli is a team based in Iowa, that says while they follow those rules, they simultaneously try to modernize them.
"So we've made history because Tyler is a part of our team. He's a young gay man. He's been part of our team since day one," Pina said.
"At first it can be scary, even for me I rode horses for a while until I came here and I still had the tools to ride a horse, but not like the way they ride a horse," said Tyler De Leon, a member of this team.
A young, gay Filipino man Pino says is not someone you often see on what's traditionally a female team.
"The rulebook says you have to be born a female to be in the female field of charrería," Pina said.
It's a rule De Leon didn't know he would be able to break, but he and the team are pushing boundaries beyond what's always been done.
"Four years ago I watched a documentary on Escaramuza and it was actually a team we faced in Chicago which was like so full circle for me because I got to see the lady in the film, who I was like I want to be you," De Leon said. "I watched it and I was just like mesmerized by the art form basically."
Yet here he is, just as much a part of the team as any of the female riders.
"They treated me...more than I could ask for," De Leon said. "It feels liberating."
It's emotional for someone like De Leon to be given this chance. This sport is rooted in years and generations of strict rules, especially for women.
"You don't really see your collarbone, you don't see your ankles, you barely see your wrists so everything is very traditional and It's very detailed to the touch, versus the male side is not that detailed," Pina said.
They are giving opportunities Pina says, you rarely see given to other gay men in Mexico.
"They coach because they can't ride, unfortunately, but here with Tyler, we're giving him the opportunity to do whatever he wants with this," Pina said.
In this arena, many rules are followed, but others are broken to expand representation.
"It doesn't matter what gender you are, the only thing that matters is your riding skill," Pina said.
"I just hope that our team, any team, can go to Mexico or go to competitions in the states even, without being looked at if they have a member of any difference," De Leon said. | 2022-09-29T23:38:34+00:00 | tmj4.com | https://www.tmj4.com/news/national/modernizing-traditionally-cultured-sports-why-one-team-is-fighting-for-inclusivity |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Before Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checked himself in to the hospital for clinical depression in February, he walked the halls of the Senate stone-faced and dressed in formal suits. These days, he’s back to wearing the hoodies and gym shorts he was known for before he became a senator.
Male senators are expected to wear a jacket and tie on the Senate floor, but Fetterman has a workaround. He votes from the doorway of the Democratic cloakroom or the side entrance, making sure his “yay” or “nay” is recorded before ducking back out. In between votes this past week, Fetterman’s hoodie stayed on for a news conference with four Democratic colleagues in suits, the 6-foot-8 Fetterman towering over his colleagues.
People close to Fetterman say his relaxed, comfortable style is a sign that the senator is making a robust recovery after six weeks of inpatient treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where his clinical depression was treated with medication and he was fitted for hearing aids for hearing loss that had made it harder for him to communicate. His hospitalization came less than a year after he had a stroke during his Senate campaign that he has said nearly killed him, and from which he continues to recover.
“He’s setting a new dress code,” jokes Vermont Sen. Peter Welch, who is the only other newly elected Democrat in the Senate and spent a lot of time with Fetterman during their orientation at the beginning of the year. “He was struggling. And now he’s a joyful person to be around.”
Senators do occasionally vote in casual clothing — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, for example, is known for sometimes arriving in gym clothes. But Fetterman’s regular attire is redefining fashion in the stuffy Senate. He’s turning heads on a daily basis as he walks the halls in his signature baggy Carhartt sweatshirts and saggy gym shorts, his hulking figure surrounded by much more formally dressed Washington types buzzing around the Capitol.
The senator’s staff had originally asked him to always wear suits, which he famously hates. But after a check with the Senate parliamentarian upon his return, it became clear that he could continue wearing the casual clothes that were often his uniform back at home in Pennsylvania, as long as he didn’t walk on to the Senate floor.
Welch said Fetterman was quiet and withdrawn when he first came to Washington, and often sat in the back of closed-door caucus meetings. Now he’s standing up and talking, sometimes joking and ribbing Pennsylvania’s senior senator, Democrat Bob Casey.
Fetterman, Welch and Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama became friends at the orientation, and those two colleagues stayed close with him through his recovery. Britt says that in those early days, Fetterman would only really engage if she started the conversation, but they bonded over having children of a similar age and the fact that Britt’s former football player husband, Wesley, is the same height as the Pennsylvania senator. When Fetterman checked into the hospital, Britt’s staff brought food to his office next door.
Britt later visited him at Walter Reed, at his request, and found Fetterman to be totally changed. “When I walked in that day, his energy and demeanor was totally different,” Britt said in an interview.
Now, he’s loud and outgoing, she says -– even yelling “Alabama!” at her down a hallway when he caught sight of her last week, giving her fist bumps and asking about her husband and family.
“That shows you the difference that treatment can make,” Britt says. “It’s just incredible to see.”
Fetterman’s decision to seek treatment won bipartisan praise from his colleagues, a sharp turn from his bruising Senate race against Republican Mehmet Oz that was the most expensive in the country.
Joe Calvello, a spokesman for Fetterman who has worked for him since the beginning of his campaign and before the stroke, said his boss is more back to his old self after a difficult year. Fetterman is getting to know all his staff after his return to the Senate on April 17, making friends with his Senate colleagues and speaking out on progressive issues on which he campaigned.
“It’s good to be on the other side of that,” Calvello said.
Last week, Fetterman stood alongside the other senators in suits to urge President Joe Biden to raise the debt ceiling on his own under a clause in the 14th Amendment instead of negotiating with Republicans. He also questioned bank executives at a hearing — dressed in a suit, as he does for committee meetings — and asked whether they should be subject to work requirements like those Republicans have proposed for food aid recipients in the debt ceiling negotiations.
Fetterman’s words are still halting and sometimes hard to understand, due to his stroke. He has auditory processing disorder, which makes it harder to speak fluidly and quickly process spoken conversation into meaning. He uses iPads in conversations, meetings and congressional hearings that transcribe spoken words in real time, and when he speaks publicly he often appears to be reading closely off a sheet of paper. He rarely speaks with reporters in the hallways.
While questioning the bank executives his words were occasionally jumbled, due to his auditory processing difficulties. “Shouldn’t you have a working requirement after we sail your bank, put billions in your bank?” Fetterman asked.
The senator’s conservative critics have frequently jumped on his stumbles, mocking them in television spots.
But his chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, tweeted that the moment at the banking hearing was unscripted -– and a surprise to even him.
“John Fetterman just asked the Silicon Valley Bank CEO if there should be work requirements for CEOs who crash banks and dear reader, I almost fell out of my chair,” Jentleson wrote.
Constituents he has met with say it can take a moment to get used to his speaking difficulties.
The president of the Pennsylvania Farmers Union, Michael Kovach, said Fetterman unexpectedly popped in when Kovach was meeting with the senator’s staff in Washington. It was only Fetterman’s second day back, but he stayed for a half hour, using a transcription device to read Kovach’s responses in their discussion about helping farmers who keep good conservation practices on their land.
Kovach said Fetterman asked thoughtful questions, made thoughtful comments and joked about beard envy with Kovach, who sports a long graying goatee.
“It’s the same Fetterman that I recall as lieutenant governor, it’s just difficult for him to communicate, so the elephant in the room obviously is the screen that he’s reading from,” Kovach said. “It’s a bit of a distraction, but something I got quickly used to.”
Fetterman is also back to social media, which was a staple of his campaign before the stroke. This past week he posted a photo of himself and Welch on Twitter sitting in a Senate courtyard and wearing hoodies.
Welch is hosting Fetterman and Britt at his house for dinner soon. Fetterman is “on his game” these days, Welch said.
Another Democratic colleague, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, said she noticed that Fetterman was “inwardly focused” when he arrived in Washington. But he’s now gregarious and cracking jokes.
“It’s really, really great to see, it’s a good message to send to people to seek help,” Duckworth said. “It makes a difference.”
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Levy reported from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. | 2023-05-21T15:33:33+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/ap-back-in-hoodies-and-gym-shorts-fetterman-tackles-senate-life-after-depression-treatment/ |
Delphi man charged in 2017 killings of 2 teen girls
DELPHI, Ind. - Indiana State Police announced murder charges Monday morning in the 2017 slaying of two young girls in Delphi, Indiana.
Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, has been charged with two counts of murder in the killings of 14-year-old Liberty "Libby" German and 13-year-old Abigail "Abby" Williams, police said.
Allen was arrested Friday after police secured a warrant for probable cause. Charging information and the probable cause affadavit has been sealed by the court as the investigation is "active and ongoing," police said.
The investigation is "far from complete," State Police Superintendent Doug Carter said at a news conference on Monday. He encouraged the community to come forward with more information, and said if any other people "had any involvement in these murders in any way, that person or persons will be held accountable."
Left to right: Abigail Williams, Richard Allen, Libby German
Allen has entered a not guilty plea and is scheduled for a preliminary trial on Jan. 13, 2023, according to police.
Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland described Allen’s arrest as "a step in the right direction."
"It’s concerning that he’s a local guy," McLeland said.
The evidence against Allen, a licensed pharmacy technician who worked at a local CVS store, has been temporarily sealed to jeopardizing the "integrity" of their investigation, authorities said. "While I know you were all expecting final details today concerning this arrest, today is not that day," Carter said.
Sheriff Bill Brooks in adjacent White County, where Allen is being held without bond, said Monday he did not know whether Allen has an attorney. No murder case was listed Monday afternoon under his name in Indiana’s online court system.
Police followed thousands of leads in the investigation with their biggest clue coming from one of the girl's cellphones, a grainy picture of a man and a recorded voice.
Libby and Abby were missing after going on a hike in 2017. Their bodies were found in a rugged area near a hiking trail on Feb. 14, one day after they vanished while walking on that trail near the Monon High Bridge. That bridge is just outside their hometown of Delphi, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
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The murders shook the small town of Delphi, causing distrust and anxiety. Residents are now eager to hear the latest update from police.
"First of all, this town is tiny and everyone knows everyone and it terrifies me to death," one Delphi resident told FOX 32. "We've been on that trail thousands of times and I mean we've heard multiple stories of who we thought they had but we just hope today's the day, today's the day and we're really hoping today is the day."
The Delphi Double Homicide Task Force – which includes the Indiana State Police, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, United States Marshals Service, and the Carroll County Prosecutors Office – were all present at the news conference.
A statement from CVS said the company is "shocked and saddened to learn that one of our store employees was arrested as a suspect in these crimes. We stand ready to cooperate with the police investigation in any way we can."
"We remain devastated by these murders and our hearts go out to the German and Williams families," the statement said.
Libby's grandmother expressed her relief Saturday morning on Facebook.
"I guess I am kind of at a loss. Every morning I get up - get my coffee - and start looking for which photo will be the today is the day post. Now I sit here not needing to do it because at long last we have a face to go with our monster. I sit here wondering - now what. Where do we go from here? I realize our lives have again made a big change - we have a very difficult path to start down. It is a path we will gladly face as we know each step taken is one step closer to our monster being convicted. Knowing that makes that walk so much easier. I want to thank everyone who has supported and prayed for our girls daily for 51/2 years - who never gave up! Who grew to love them. I know they are smiling down on the world today knowing it is now a little bit safer. Thank you"
Delphi double murder case timeline
FEBRUARY 13, 2017: Abigail "Abby" Williams, 13, and Liberty "Libby" German, 14, go on a hike, since they have the day off from school. They do not come home.
FEBRUARY 14, 2017: The bodies of Abby Williams and Libby German are found in a rugged area near a hiking trail.
FEBRUARY 20, 2017: Indiana State Police say a man photographed walking along a trail system around the time two teenage girls later found slain were dropped off by a relative is now considered "the main suspect" in their killings.
FEBRUARY 22, 2017: Police said one of the girls used her cellphone beforehand to capture video of a man police now consider the main suspect and recorded a male voice saying "down the hill," authorities said Wednesday.
JULY 2017: Indiana State Police released a composite sketch of a man who they say is linked to the deaths of two girls who were found dead in the wood in February.
APRIL 2019: Police released video which shows the man suspected of killing the teens walking on the abandoned railroad bridge the girls had visited.
APRIL 2021: Reward in the Delphi murders is up to $325,000.
DECEMBER 2021: State police announced they were seeking information from people who had contact with someone who used a fictitious online profile to communicate with young girls. They said at that time that investigators probing German and Williams’ deaths had uncovered a fictitious online profile named "anthony_shots" that was used from 2016 to 2017 on Snapchat, Instagram and other social media platforms.
AUGUST 2022: Podcasters doing a story on the Delphi murders say they have photos of Indiana police searching the Wabash River.
OCTOBER 2022: Kegan Kline goes to trial on child pornography charges. He is believed to have communicated with German through a fake social media account shortly before the girls were killed.
OCTOBER 29, 2022: Kelsi German, Liberty's sister, tweets: "Today is the day."
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-10-31T22:27:10+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/delphi-murders-charges-abby-williams-libby-german |
CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), plans to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. The company does not hold analyst conference calls; however, investors may submit written questions to Morningstar at investors@morningstar.com.
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Mount Washington shooting leaves man in critical condition
Mount Washington shooting leaves man in critical condition
NOW THIS THIS MORNING, PITTSBURGH POLICE SAY THEY’RE INVESTIGATING AFTER THEY SAY A MAN WAS SHOT IN THE CITY’S DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD OVERNIGHT. POLICE SAY EMERGENCY CREWS RESPONDED TO THE AREA OF BOGGS AND WASHINGTON AVENUES AROUND 1120. THE MAN FOUND IN HIS CAR WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND IN HI
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Mount Washington shooting leaves man in critical condition
A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in the city's Mount Washington neighborhood Friday night.Pittsburgh police say officers, firefighters and paramedics were called to the area of Boggs and Warrington avenues around 11:20 p.m. First responders found a man in his vehicle on Warrington Avenue with a gunshot wound to the back. Police say he was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Police say the investigation into this shooting is ongoing.
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A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting in the city's Mount Washington neighborhood Friday night.
Pittsburgh police say officers, firefighters and paramedics were called to the area of Boggs and Warrington avenues around 11:20 p.m.
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First responders found a man in his vehicle on Warrington Avenue with a gunshot wound to the back. Police say he was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
Police say the investigation into this shooting is ongoing. | 2023-04-08T17:14:05+00:00 | wtae.com | https://www.wtae.com/article/mount-washington-shooting-injury/43545100 |
Surveillance video that leaves your heart in your throat was getting shared widely across social media after it showed wind blowing a stroller down a high desert driveway and right toward a busy Hesperia road. Thankfully a good Samaritan comes to the rescue.
The man who saved the baby boy spoke to NBCLA for the first time about the heart-stopping save.
In the video, you see the stroller start rolling down the driveway at A1 Hand Car Wash. The baby boy's great aunt tries to run after it, but collapses to her knees.
"I heard screaming to the right," said Donna Gunderson.
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Donna Gunderson was sitting at a nearby patio when she heard the screams for help.
"And I look back and I see a stroller going down the driveway and my heart dropped," she said.
At that exact moment, Gunderson sees her brother Ron Nessman running toward the stroller which was also being pushed by strong winds blowing through the high desert. The stroller was heading directly toward Bear Valley Road.
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"The cars do 50-55 and it was a busy time of day," Gunderson said.
But just before the stroller rolls into traffic, Nessman grabs it.
"I knew I could get it and I got it and I'm thankful for that because I really wouldn't want to see the end result if I wasn't there," he said.
Nessman was there because he had just come from a job interview at a nearby Applebee's. He's been living with his sister for the past three months after being homeless for about eight years, in part because of depression from his girlfriend passing away.
"I decided to get right. If you want something different in your life, you do something different and that's where I am at today. I thank my sister for helping me out. She's always been there for me," he said.
He's also thankful that the baby boy is OK, and so is the great aunt who suffered injuries to her knees.
"She tried everything she possibly could to get up. Her knees were bleeding when I got up to her. She was still shocked and she was crying," he said.
Gunderson says this frightening video should be a lesson to anyone who uses a stroller: Don't forget to lock the wheels on hills or even on windy days.
"Just as simple as hitting the brake," she said.
Nessman says he is still looking for a job and he’s hoping some employer will see this story and give him an opportunity. | 2023-05-04T03:05:14+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/hesperia-video-stroller-traffic-save-car-wash/3133552/ |
(WHTM) — Millions of Stanley Black & Decker DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
According to the CPSC, around 2.2 million sledgehammers are being recalled because the sledgehammer heads can loosen prematurely and detach while in use and injure the user.
The sledgehammers weigh between 2 and 12 pounds and can range from 14 to 36 inches long.
Consumers can find the model number for the DeWALT and Craftsman sledgehammers on the hammerhead. Consumers of the Stanley hammers can find the model number on a sticker on the handle.
The recall involves the following model numbers:
- DWHT56141
- DWHT56142
- DWHT56143
- DWHT56146
- DWHT56147
- DWHT56148
- DWHT56024
- DWHT56025
- DWHT56026
- DWHT56027
- DWHT56029
- DWHT56030
- CMHT54163
- CMHT56011
- CMHT56019
- FMHT51297
- FMHT51298
- FMHT51308
- FMHT56006
- FMHT56008
- FMHT56009
- FMHT56010
- FMHT56011
- FMHT56019
The company has received 192 reports with two resulting in face and head injuries, according to the CPSC.
The DeWALT, Stanley and Craftsman Fiberglass Sledgehammers were sold at Home Depot, ACE Hardware and other hardware stores nationwide. They were also sold online at Amazon.com, Homedepot.com, AceHardware.com, and other online sellers from November 2012 through November 2022.
The CPSC says consumers should stop using the recalled sledgehammers immediately and contact Stanley Black & Decker to receive a full refund.
Stanley Black & Decker can be reached toll-free at 855-418-3032 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Information can also be found on the companies’ websites. | 2023-04-20T20:04:39+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/stanley-black-decker-recalls-2-million-sledgehammers-over-detaching-heads/ |
(NewsNation) — Americans should remember to set their clocks back an hour before they go to bed Sunday as the nation prepares for the return to standard time.
When the clocks “fall back,” people gain an hour of sleep, but there are pros and cons to the annual time change.
According to NewsNation meteorologist Gerard Jebaily, setting back the clocks is safer for school kids who now will have morning light as they head out during the week. It also is better for a natural sleep cycle and, contrary to popular belief, doesn’t require the use of more electricity. Rather, it changes when electricity is used during the day, Jebaily said.
An earlier sunset, however, means darker after-work activities and the use of more artificial light. People might notice an increase in animal interactions, such as coming across deer on the road while out trying to finish daily activities after the sun goes down, he said.
A poll conducted last October shows that most Americans want to avoid switching between daylight saving and standard time, though there is no consensus as to which should be used all year.
The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found only 25% of Americans said they preferred to switch back and forth between standard and daylight saving time.
Forty-three percent of Americans said they would like to see standard time used during the entire year. Thirty-two percent say they would prefer that daylight saving time be used all year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-11-04T17:50:24+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/almost-time-to-set-back-the-clocks-here-are-the-pros-and-cons/ |
NFL free agents that are set to get paid next offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Free agency in 2023 could be full of opulence for some NFL stars.
Though the 2022 regular season is only through nine weeks of action, some players whose contracts are expiring in the offseason have produced quality football and statistics thus far and are worthy of a stalwart paycheck sooner rather than later.
One former pending free agent who was bound to get a pay raise already secured long-term money: Bradley Chubb. The Miami Dolphins reportedly extended the outside linebacker/pass rush specialist with a five-year, $110 million contract after acquiring him via trade from the Denver Broncos before the 2022 trade deadline.
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As Chubb gets scratched off this list, let’s take a look at five other NFL stars facing free agency who could break the bank in 2023 (Note: All contract data via Spotrac):
Saquon Barkley, New York Giants
The Giants have been one of the season’s distinctive surprises as they jumped to a 6-2 start under new head coach Brian Daboll. Among the faces headlining the revolution is star running back Saquon Barkley, who is doing it via the ground and passing game. Through eight games, the 25-year-old workhorse has already logged 779 rushing yards on 163 attempts (4.8 yards per carry) for five touchdowns and 28 receptions for 189 yards. Considering he’s making just north of $7 million this season, it’s reasonable to expect that amount to increase if the Giants want to build a serious title-contending team.
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Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens could not agree to terms with star quarterback Lamar Jackson ahead of the Sept. 9 deadline, so there could be an MVP-caliber talent available at the most important position. Baltimore is currently 5-3 and on top of the AFC North, with Jackson registering 1,635 passing yards (63% completion rate) to go with 15 touchdowns and six picks while running for 553 yards on 75 attempts (7.4 average) and two touchdowns. He’s turning 26 in January, so whichever organization pens him to a lucrative deal will have a star QB just entering his prime.
Jessie Bates III, Cincinnati Bengals
Staying in the AFC North, Jessie Bates III of the Cincinnati Bengals feels like another prime candidate to see a boatload of money coming his way. The Bengals franchise tagged the 25-year-old safety this past offseason -- worth $12.9 million -- but he’s set for unrestricted free agency in 2023 and should command plenty of attention. The 2018 second-round pick earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2020 and has 12 interceptions to his name, including his second career playoff pick in Super Bowl LVI.
Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens
Another AFC North player makes this list, but he wasn’t there to start the season. The Chicago Bears dealt linebacker Roquan Smith to Baltimore before the 2022 trade deadline, signaling their intent to rebuild with draft picks and avoid paying Smith significant money. Through eight games, the 25-year-old two-time second-team All-Pro (2020, 2021) has registered 83 tackles (52 solo), 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and three passes defensed. The 2018 No. 8 overall pick may or may not get paid by the Ravens, but he should be the best LB target in a market with multiple intriguing names.
Orlando Brown Jr., Kansas City Chiefs
Currently on a one-year deal with the Chiefs worth $16.6 million, it feels safe to presume that the soon-to-be 27-year-old left tackle will see even more money in his bank account in 2023. He’s made three straight Pro Bowls and has a crucial role to protect Patrick Mahomes’ blindside. Considering the three offensive lineman who make over $20 million on average a season are all left tackles -- San Francisco 49ers’ Trent Williams, Green Bay Packers’ David Bakhtiari and Houston Texans’ Laremy Tunsil -- Brown is a worthy candidate to join that list given he’s in the early stages of his prime and is one of the best in the position.
Honorable mentions
- LB Tremaine Edmunds, Buffalo Bills: 24-year-old 2018 first-round pick who turns in steady, reliable performances week in and week out
- DT Da’Ron Payne, Washington Commanders: 25-year-old 2018 first-round pick who has already surpassed his career high in sacks
- LB Azeez Al-Shaair, San Francisco 49ers: 25-year-old versatile linebacker who broke out in 2021 and flies all over the field
- RB Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders: Soon-to-be 25-year-old workhorse running back who can help a passing attack when called upon
- OT Isaiah Wynn, New England Patriots: Soon-to-be 27-year-old who can play both left and right tackle effectively | 2022-11-07T20:06:32+00:00 | nbcmiami.com | https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/sports/nfl-free-agents-who-are-set-for-record-breaking-deals-in-2023/2902439/ |
INDIANAPOLIS – Drivers on I-465 should expect some changes on the southwest side of Indianapolis this weekend.
Traffic on southbound to eastbound I-465 between I-70 and I-65 will be down to one lane from 8 p.m. Friday (March 31) through 5 a.m. Monday (April 3).
The speed limit for eastbound and westbound drivers will be reduced to 45 mph, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
In order to reduce traffic volume, INDOT will close multiple ramps onto I-465 starting at 8 p.m.:
- I-70 eastbound to I-465 southbound
- S.R. 67/Kentucky Ave. to I-465 eastbound
- Mann Rd. to I-465 eastbound
- S.R. 37/Harding St. to I-465 eastbound
The ramps will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday (April 3).
While eastbound I-465 is restricted, I-70 eastbound traffic will be rerouted to I-65 southbound at the South Split. The U.S. 31 southbound ramp to I-465 westbound remains closed through 2024.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Slovenia have sealed a deal that will see Slovenia send 28 tanks of Soviet-era design to Ukraine and get 40 modern military trucks from Germany, the German Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht agreed to sign a letter of intent on the deal with her Slovenian counterpart Marjan Sarec, her ministry said. It didn’t specify when the vehicles will be delivered.
The agreement foresees Slovenian handing over 28 M-55S tanks to Ukraine and getting 40 military trucks, including five tankers.
Germany has been keen to promote such deals under which eastern NATO allies hand off Soviet-era equipment to Kyiv and get modern equipment from Germany. Agreements were previously reached with the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Greece.
Germany has argued it’s an efficient way to get material to Ukraine that the country’s military is familiar with.
Berlin so far has balked at supplying Western-designed tanks to Ukraine, arguing that other allies haven’t done so and Germany won’t go it alone. Still, there is pressure from the opposition at home and parts of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s own governing coalition to rethink that stance.
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The first time Brayden McNabb thought about the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup was when owner Bill Foley spoke it into existence in Year 1.
"Playoffs in three. Cup in six," the defenseman said with a grin, recalling the owner's words back in 2017.
Then the Golden Knights went ahead and made the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season of 2017-18.
"After we did that, Bill said, 'OK, now Stanley Cup in three.' I don't know if that got published," forward Reilly Smith said.
From one perspective it was an understandable goal from an enthusiastic new owner. From another, Foley's timeline was completely bonkers.
There had been only six franchises in NHL history that required six or fewer seasons to win their first Stanley Cup. Five of them won between the birth of the NHL and the repeal of prohibition in the U.S. The Toronto Maple Leafs were the first in 1918 when they were the Toronto Arenas. The O.G. Ottawa Senators (1920, third season), Montreal Maroons (1926, second season), New York Rangers (1928, second season) and Boston Bruins (1929, third season) would follow.
The other team was the 1984 Edmonton Oilers, winning in the franchise's fifth NHL season. But the Oilers actually started as a franchise in 1972, arriving in the NHL after the World Hockey Association folded. Also, they had Wayne Gretzky.
But it's not so bonkers now, after seeing the Golden Knights skate hockey's holy grail in front of their euphoric fans on Tuesday night.
"I think the first year we got scared of losing it. And now we wanted to win it," forward William Carrier said. "We've been through a lot the last couple years. We've been through it all."
The Golden Knights have packed a lot into six seasons of existence, after entering the NHL as its 31st team in 2017. They are, essentially, hockey's great startup company. A collection of misfits that created instant success and then faced the mounting pressure to grow from those carefree days into a thriving, sustainable company with 10 times growth.
It got real. Hearts were broken. Friendships were severed, as beloved founders were bid farewell.
"It sucks. It's happened a lot here," McNabb said. "But give them credit. They're doing whatever they can to try and win."
'We're Vegas -- we've got to be different'
The difference between other NHL owners and Foley is like the difference between the manager of your local strip mall and Jeff Bezos: One builds for a modicum of success, while the other wants to rule the world.
The following are actual things Bill Foley has said about his NHL team:
"We want to be a global franchise. The visitors to Las Vegas can't get a ticket because we're sold out, but they're going to buy gear. They're going to be back in Shanghai wearing a Golden Knights hat."
"My goal is to be a dynasty here. Not to win a Stanley Cup. Multiple Stanley Cups over several years."
Foley was a self-taught investor while attending West Point. He devoured books about technical analysis. He read the Wall Street Journal each day to track around 30 stocks on his self-created charts in growth industries -- like regional airlines, whose consolidation in the market made Foley a considerable profit.
His classmates expected he'd lose all his money. He didn't ... at least until Foley blew the money on "women and alcohol," by his own admission.
Later in life, after a law degree and an MBA, he made enough money to pool it with other investors to buy what would become Fidelity National Financial, the biggest insurance title company in the U.S., as well as other businesses. His investment philosophy will sound familiar to anyone that's followed the Knights: a "value buyer" who made around 80 acquisitions that Foley estimated were valued at $40 million that they paid $20 million to get.
"We were around the fringes," Foley said.
Las Vegas is undeniably a sports town in 2023, with the Knights' fortress -- T-Mobile Arena -- situated a short drive from the Raiders' sleek Allegiant Stadium, seating over 80,000 fans combined for games. But it wasn't a sports town when Foley got his inkling about owning a team there. It's easy to forget how seemingly uninhabitable the Vegas sports landscape was in 2014.
For decades, it was the gambling aspect that kept professional leagues away. That stigma faded in the decade leading up to NHL expansion -- although NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was clear that no betting should be available inside the Vegas arena and that their team name should steer clear of gambling references. The real question vexing owners from the NHL, NFL and beyond was whether this market could support a pro team.
Another Las Vegas owner might have taken the easy path to proving viability by fueling a ticket drive with casino commitments. The genius of Foley's bid -- and one reason the Knights exist today -- is that it had 11,000 deposits for season tickets from non-casino sources.
Without a team yet. Without an arena built.
"People from Las Vegas wanted something more than the Strip. They wanted something that was theirs. So we tapped into that," Foley said.
Getting the first pro franchise in Las Vegas, for a $500 million expansion fee, was Bill Foley's first disruption. It created an immediate bond with fans in a way that relocated teams couldn't, especially a vagabond franchise like the Raiders. The Knights adopted the slogan "Vegas Born" early in their existence.
Their relationship with the fans -- immediately cemented through the team's reaction to the Oct. 1, 2017, deadly mass shooting -- has proved it's more than a marketing ploy.
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Branding is vital for any startup. Memorable name, eye-catching emblem, quotable slogan. Foley chose Vegas Golden Knights -- "We're Vegas, we've got to be different," he said -- and helped design their logo.
The shield represents how they defend the honor of the city. Foley said the Knight "protects the unprotected" -- ironic, when one considers how vital the "unprotected" were to building this Stanley Cup champion.
'We were prepared, I can tell you that'
Foley's second great disruption was the expansion draft, where his management team took full advantage of the NHL's liberal new rules.
Vegas entered the NHL during a time of expansion draft rule remorse. Imagine an owner paying millions to join an exclusive club and then getting to build a team from the four worst players on each roster. That's what happened under the old NHL expansion rules that left teams such as the Nashville Predators and Columbus Blue Jackets without a playoff appearance for several seasons.
"I really think the NHL erred in how they treated the expansion teams, all the way up until Vegas," former Nashville general manager David Poile told The Associated Press. "We made [the previous teams'] trek much more difficult than it needed to be."
After Foley paid $500 million for entry, the NHL changed its expansion draft rules to make Vegas competitive off the hop: The Knights could draft the eighth-best forward, fourth-best defenseman or second-best goalie from each team.
Ahead of that draft, Foley had interviewed several potential general managers but instantly felt George McPhee, who had led the Washington Capitals for nearly 20 years, was his guy.
"He wanted to win and didn't want anything to stand in his way of the Stanley Cup, period," Foley said.
McPhee hired his scouts. Foley had oversight on other hockey operations jobs, signing off on assistant general manager Kelly McCrimmon. McPhee had a law degree. McCrimmon had a business degree.
"It was about putting the right people in place in our hockey operations department. We were prepared, I can tell you that. That's the secret to our success," Foley said.
McPhee and McCrimmon split the league in half. The new rules meant that teams would have to leave players they didn't want to lose unprotected in the draft. The Knights had two undeniable advantages here: The leverage of the draft rules and a clean salary cap.
"They were ruthless and prepared," one NHL source recalled.
The expansion draft was a moment of temporary insanity for many NHL general managers, and the Golden Knights exploited it. Consider the how the following players -- now Stanley Cup champions -- ended up in Vegas:
The Anaheim Ducks had to expose defensemen Josh Manson and Sami Vatanen. To entice Vegas to ignore them and select defenseman Clayton Stoner, the Ducks traded 21-year-old defenseman Shea Theodore to the Knights. He was second on the team in average ice time this postseason.
The Buffalo Sabres traded a sixth-round pick to Vegas so they'd select William Carrier in the draft instead of goalie prospect Linus Ullmark. Carrier was the key component of the Knights' bruising checking line this postseason.
The Los Angeles Kings dangled veteran forwards Dustin Brown and Marian Gaborik in front of McPhee. Instead, he selected 26-year-old Brayden McNabb, who appeared in all but one playoff game in 2023.
The Columbus Blue Jackets traded their 2017 first-round pick and center William Karlsson to the Knights so they'd take David Clarkson's contract instead of either forward Josh Anderson or goaltender Joonas Korpisalo. Karlsson was one of the most valuable players in this Cup run.
Finally, the Florida Panthers, in one of the most mind-boggling moves in NHL history, traded forward Reilly Smith to the Knights so Vegas would select 30-goal scorer Jonathan Marchessault in the draft; in turn, the Panthers could keep defensemen Mark Pysyk and Alex Petrovic. GM Dale Tallon said at the time that "you win championships with defense." Turns out you also win them with Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith.
"You know what? I thought they were going to protect me," Marchessault told ESPN this postseason. "I was surprised of the decision. But I mean, that's just the way she goes sometimes. Keeps you honest."
Jack Eichel makes a pinpoint pass to Jonathan Marchessault for the power-play goal as the Golden Knights lead 2-1.
Back then, the Knights knew they had won the draft. Even if they ended up trading these pieces, they did well.
The rest of us? We were so, so wrong about the draft. The sportsbooks had Vegas at 250-1 to win the Stanley Cup -- the worst odds in the league. The actual Newsweek headline on the expansion draft:
"The Vegas Golden Knights Are Going To Suck in 2017-18 And Here's Why"
What neither the team nor its critics realized: The foundation for this championship team was laid by McPhee and McCrimmon in that expansion draft.
Sometimes it was moves that led to future moves. Like when the Minnesota Wild sent top prospect Alex Tuch to the Knights so they'd select forward Erik Haula instead of players such as Matt Dumba or Marco Scandella. Tuch would be a key piece in the Jack Eichel trade in 2021. Other times, it was utilizing their cap space to acquire substantial talent immediately, like when Marc-Andre Fleury was selected from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
But the most important part of that championship foundation were the building blocks themselves. Foley had an edict for his management team: Find players that were "team effort, low ego, low maintenance."
McNabb would add another trait to that list: ferocity.
"We were a ferocious team. We were playing fast, and it was hard on teams to keep up with us. And the belief set in," McNabb said.
Marchessault said that remains the Knights' mindset.
"The guys that have been here since day one, they're all resilient guys and they work hard," he said. "And I think that sets the tone and everybody that comes there and kind of jumps on the same schedule as us."
The thing about a startup: Day 1 is the first day on the job for every employee. Those original Knights -- cast aside by their teams for various reasons, and dubbed the "Golden Misfits" -- all landed on the same roster together at the same time.
William Karlsson makes a sweet pass to Reilly Smith for another Golden Knights goal.
They were truly the Island of Misfit Toys. In some ways, they remain that way today.
"We're the guys that weren't wanted," coach Bruce Cassidy said, himself fired by the Bruins weeks before the Knights hired him last summer.
Cassidy points to players like Michael Amadio, a waiver pickup from Toronto, and Brett Howden, acquired via trade from the Rangers.
"They're not walking into a room and saying, 'Geez, these guys were drafted and developed here and I'm an outsider.' They walk into a room where Marchessault and Smith and other guys have been through this," he said. "So they have that togetherness or bond of maybe not being wanted the first time around by their teams."
Of course, everyone's wanted until they're not.
'What kind of carnage is left in their wake?'
It's become a cliché part of startup culture: There are those founding members that love making money but really love having created something fun with their friends. The ones that wear Hawaiian shirts to the office instead of a suit jacket.
Eventually, the morose solemnity of capitalism extinguishes that freewheeling spirit. The pinball machines are moved out of the office. Movie night is canceled.
Or, in Vegas terms, Nate Schmidt gets traded.
Schmidt was an original Golden Knight, plucked from the Capitals in the expansion draft. Few players embodied the spirit of their team more than Schmidt: Underestimated on the ice, endearingly quirky away from it. In the COVID-19 playoff bubble, Schmidt was the unofficial president of the Golden Knights' "Fun Committee," which organized rooftop barbecues, a 12-on-12 kickball game, Mario Kart tournaments and, yes, player movie nights.
Less than a month after the Knights' bubble run ended, Schmidt was traded to Vancouver.
McCrimmon, who had been elevated to Vegas general manager in 2019 while McPhee stepped up to a team president role, said he and the Knights management decided that landing a top-pairing defenseman was a priority while watching them fall short in the bubble.
"When you looked at the teams that were winning, we felt we needed a No. 1 defenseman. Like a Victor Hedman. Like an Alex Pietrangelo," he said. "To be a Stanley Cup-contending team, we had to be better there. So we were in aggressive in free agency."
As it turns out, there was an Alex Pietrangelo type available -- the actual Alex Pietrangelo, who couldn't come to contract terms with the St. Louis Blues. He was open to Vegas as an option, and the team aggressively courted him.
"It's always a big change when you change cities, especially for a family," Pietrangelo said. "[The Knights] want to make life as easy as possible for our families and us so that we can worry about doing our job."
But as one family arrives, another one leaves. Foley was concerned team chemistry might suffer without Schmidt. But McPhee and McCrimmon sold Foley on Pietrangelo, and the necessity to move Schmidt's contract off the cap to make room for him.
Schmidt, Fleury, Paul Stastny, Max Pacioretty, coach Gerard Gallant ... at one point, all essential Knights. But the turnover of their roster has been a hallmark of the franchise.
"It happened right after that first year, right? Those were some of the biggest changes," McNabb said. "You kind of just understand the business. You get close to guys, become close friends. The longer you play in this league, the more you know that it's just the way it is."
But at what cost?
It's not that the Knights made these moves. Every team does. It's how they made them that's the problem for some.
"What kind of carnage is left in their wake?" one NHL source asked.
Schmidt was traded to Vancouver on Oct. 12, 2020, the same day Pietrangelo signed in Vegas. The Knights never hinted that he could be moved. No heads-up to an original Misfit. He found out he was traded when the trade was completed.
"It was a tough pill to swallow," a distraught Schmidt said at the time.
Also tough: their treatment of Fleury.
He was the face of the franchise, and the team's first true star, leading them to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season and winning the Vezina Trophy in 2020-21.
The story of Fleury's slow divorce with the Knights is hockey lore now, including when his agent Allan Walsh infamously tweeted an image of the goalie with a sword in his back -- adorned with the name of then-Vegas coach Pete DeBoer.
Appearing on "The Cam & Strick Podcast" in 2021, Foley sought to quiet speculation about Fleury's future with the team amid rather loud trade rumors. He told a story about being in an elevator with Fleury and his wife during the inaugural season.
"I told him, 'You're going to retire here.' He said, 'What do you mean?' I said, 'This is going where you're going to be. You're going to love Vegas. Vegas is going to love you.' I feel like I made a commitment to him at that point."
Five months after that podcast aired, Fleury was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. Many still feel the Knights did Fleury wrong.
The Fleury debacle was when the Knights lost their innocence. People around the league started to take notice. What motivated some of these decisions? Personality conflicts? Bad cap management? Did the team have too many clients from sports agency Newport Sports -- including Robin Lehner and Pietrangelo -- that influenced their moves? Did they care about the toll on player morale?
McCrimmon's counterargument is that they've actually shown "tremendous loyalty" to the six original Misfits that remain on the roster.
"A lot of people forget that. If you go back to 2017, not a lot of people have more than six players from their core group from then," he said.
He believes every move was in service of improving the team. Gallant, the coach that led the Knights to the Cup Final in 2018? Foley and the team management made a collective decision that he wasn't what the team needed to win the Cup. In fact, that first season was seen more and more as an anomaly.
"No disrespect or disregard to the Year 1 team, but we felt we caught lightning in a bottle," McCrimmon said.
So the team that was built on the discarded players of other franchises had to become the one that killed its own darlings.
"They could have easily gotten to the same place [they are now] by treating people the right way," an NHL source said. "No one begrudges people making tough decisions. But be honest with your players about where they stand."
With disruption comes mistakes. With disruption comes pain.
But in the end, it built a champion.
'The guys really love each other'
Defenseman Alec Martinez joined the Knights in the 2019-20 season, back when there was still a "Fun Committee." He won two Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings and helped Vegas reach the playoffs' penultimate round two times before breaking through this season.
"Every playoff has a different story," he said. "Each round has a different story. Each season has its own story."
Someone in the Vegas locker room told Martinez he sounded poetic.
"Normally I just stick to poop jokes. So you caught me in a rare moment."
The Golden Knights players are not their team's managerial decisions. The latter can be soulless and calculated; but while the players aren't the Golden Misfits of yore, there's palpable chemistry.
They have fun. It's just a different kind of fun.
"Ever since I was traded here, we had a lot of really good players and a lot of really good guys. And this year, we have a couple characters in the locker room that have been added. That certainly adds that camaraderie side of it," Martinez said. "I know it's cliché, but we genuinely really enjoy hanging out with each other. And I've never been a part of a successful team that hasn't been that way. If you don't have that feeling off the ice, then it's going to carry over and you're not going to have that feeling on the ice. So I genuinely think the guys really love each other."
Alec Martinez nets a top-shelf goal to give the Knights back their two-goal lead.
It's not a rambunctious startup anymore. But to hear the players tell it, it's a nice place to work.
"It's fun to come to the office every day. We enjoy it. Even when things aren't going well, we still enjoy each other as people, which is a good thing," Pietrangelo said. "There are days when you don't want to go out [on the ice]. But when you keep the energy up with each other, that kind of keeps it going."
Cassidy believes that chemistry starts in Summerlin.
Located partly inside the Vegas city limits, with the Red Rock Canyon to the west, Summerlin is a planned community where Foley built the team's state-of-the-art practice facility. It's also where, basically, the entire team has houses.
"One thing I've learned in Vegas is that everyone lives in Summerlin, which is about 25 minutes away. So the bonding is happening a little because everyone's in the same community," Cassidy said. "The guys are sharing rides. The wives are together, you know what I mean? It's not like a big city where everyone's going in a different direction as soon as practice is over. It's a little bit unique maybe [compared] to some other markets. I think that's helped. I think the guys just genuinely like each other. You don't always get that. We have it. And most of the good teams find a way to have it."
Vegas is a good team. It's been a good team. They have the sixth best regular-season points percentage (.632) and the second most playoff wins (53) of any team since entering the NHL.
Carrier said a lot of that success has to do with how the teams are constructed.
"I think since Day 1 they built the team to have guys that play the right role, right? There are no skill guys on the fourth line trying to push up," he said. "It's a credit to them, building teams year after year."
Colin Miller, an original Golden Knight who saw them defeat his Dallas Stars in the Western Conference finals this year, was once part of that depth. He said Vegas was good at identifying players in other organizations, and giving them the chance to excel.
"Sometimes these guys are great players, but they just don't get the opportunity elsewhere," he said.
But it's not like the Knights are a bunch of grunts. They have Pietrangelo and Mark Stone. They have Eichel, a franchise player in Buffalo.
Cassidy said the egos in the room have been held in check, but the magnitude of the star power on the roster isn't ignored. "It's about the crest on the front, not the name on the back, and you can still have respect for what they've accomplished. So there's always that balance," he said.
Eichel arrived in November 2021. Again, the Knights collected someone's unwanted. The Sabres weren't going to allow him to have the artificial disk replacement surgery that Eichel wanted for his injured neck, as no NHL player had ever had the procedure.
The ugly power struggle between Eichel -- who had previously requested a trade -- and the team led to him being traded. Calgary and other teams were in the mix. Vegas wasn't about to allow him to slip away, and were willing to have him get the surgery
"It means the world here. I mean, can't say enough good things about this whole organization," Eichel said. "Obviously everything that they did to allow me to get back to playing, but just even the way that they take care of you. It really feels like a big family and everyone cares for each other and they really look out for you. The people at the top do so much for this organization. And it just trickles down. And we feel the love in here as a team, and I feel really proud to be a part of this organization."
The Knights had two great defensemen in Pietrangelo and Theodore. They had a tremendous two-way center in Karlsson. Eichel gave them something they never had before, which was a bona fide No. 1 center.
"One of the things our scouts really admired about Jack is his competitiveness. That's really been on display in the playoffs. Jack didn't have that opportunity in Buffalo along the way," McCrimmon said. "Jack was a young captain in Buffalo. Jack gets to be here in a room of really good leaders."
Of course, any discussion of Eichel, who makes $10 million annually, is a discussion of the Golden Knights' salary cap gymnastics. Vegas has manipulated the system since it added its first player in 2017, and worked the rules to win a Stanley Cup today.
Creative accounting
Jealousy is, at times, the prevailing emotional reaction to the Golden Knights' instantaneous success: The concept of the "long suffering Vegas fan" has been a running joke in NHL cities, especially those Canadian ones mired in a desert-like Stanley Cup drought.
Take their salary cap situation. Larry Brooks of the New York Post recently argued that the "greatest weapon" the Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken were awarded upon entry into the NHL weren't the liberal expansion rules, but their pristine salary cap space.
"If right now teams could renounce their rosters in exchange for $83.5M in cap space entering this offseason, how many do you think would stand pat with current personnel and how many would opt to begin again?" Brooks wrote.
McPhee had something he never had with the Capitals in the salary cap era: a clean slate. While his contemporaries had to maneuver through being victims of their own success, McPhee had the opportunity to terraform his own financial landscape.
That victimhood would eventually befall the Knights. They weren't immune from financial mistakes. Much of the pain caused by the departure of beloved players was directly related to them being capped out. But they also stickhandled their way around the problems.
Stone makes $9.5 million annually, a salary that was buried on long-term injured reserve from February through the start of the playoffs, which enabled the Golden Knights to add more salary at the trade deadline. Stone was activated from injured reserve in time for Game 1 of their first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets on April 18 -- five days after he missed the finale of their regular season, a.k.a. the last game in which they had to worry about being cap-compliant.
"He had back surgery and there was just as likely a chance his career was at risk as there was [that] he'd be back for the playoffs," McCrimmon told the Las Vegas Review Journal in April. "To suggest this was orchestrated and timed out is inaccurate and disrespectful to Mark and the organization."
Mark Stone notches a short-handed goal to give the Golden Knights a 1-0 lead over the Panthers.
The salary cap has always existed for two reasons: To limit player compensation and for team executives to find ways within that system to go above the cap. McCrimmon feels every team does it. Like, for example, when teams pick up a percentage of a player's salary to facilitate a trade.
"But nobody complains about that," he said. "And we've made those deals."
According to Cap Friendly, the Knights have a total cap hit of $96,459,761. They had $13,959,761 of it stashed on long-term injured reserve at season's end. The NHL salary cap was $82.5 million this season.
Some of that LTIR money comes from Lehner. The Knights announced on August 11, 2022, that Lehner would miss the entire season due to hip surgery. The free agent frenzy had waned. The Knights didn't have the cap space to scramble for a starter, like the Colorado Avalanche did the year prior in acquiring Darcy Kuemper after Philipp Grubauer left for Seattle.
They ended up using five different goaltenders. One of them was Adin Hill.
Sean Burke, the Knights' director of goaltending, knew Hill from their days together with the Arizona Coyotes. His contract was cheap. He was available, due to a crowded crease in San Jose. He could help.
And now he's a Stanley Cup champion.
"If you ask any player in the NHL who's ever won a Cup, I guarantee you, besides having kids and getting married, it's one of the top moments of their life," Hill said. "In my career, as a child growing up, you face adversity. You get cut from teams or don't make the team you wanted to. Everybody's got bumps in the road. It's just a matter of sticking to the plan. To not change your course of action."
Adin Hill robs the Panthers of a goal in the third period with an incredible save.
Adin Hill brings this Knights tale full circle. He was the spare part. The extra body. The talented player that couldn't get the chance in Arizona or San Jose to become what he's been in these playoffs. A player that embodies what the franchise has done in these six seasons: Sticking to the plan, no matter the bumps.
He might not have been a Golden Misfit, but he might as well have been. The goalie whose teammates mobbed him at the final buzzer was that chip-on-the-shoulder player that helped define the franchise.
The misfit won.
The Misfits won.
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Tyler Reddick finally has his first Cup Series victory and probably a spot in NASCAR’s playoffs.
He is not letting off the gas now.
The Richard Childress Racing driver and his team have bigger goals than simply qualifying for the playoffs.
“We talk about being a contender for the championship, and I think we can. I truly think that we will be a contender for the championship when we get into it,” team owner Richard Childress said Sunday after Reddick’s win at Road America.
Strong statement for a team that only earned its first Cup win Sunday, in Reddick’s 92nd career start. But Reddick had come close enough before — five runner-up finishes before his win at Road America — and was reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson’s preseason pick as surprise driver of the year.
So it’s been a buildup to get to victory lane and now Reddick will try to carry his new momentum into Atlanta Motor Speedway, where NASCAR races this Sunday and Reddick was a contender in the spring until a late crash.
Reddick had acknowledged just one week before Road America how frustrating it has been to fall short of that breakthrough first Cup win. He’d been driving his partner, Alexa, crazy as he struggled to take the next step.
“I’d say I was pretty miserable,” Reddick said. “I don’t think Alexa enjoyed being around me when I’d run second place. Yeah, second place isn’t a bad place to finish. But we’re here to win races.”
His first victory came on the course where he experienced one of the low points of his career.
Reddick recalled a disastrous performance in a 2018 Xfinity Series race at Road America that had him questioning whether he had what it takes to make it as a driver at the highest level.
“It was about here that things could have went one of two ways,” Reddick said. “It could have went one way where I was pretty much giving up … I don’t think I had it. But I had a lot of good people around me that believed in me, got me back where I needed to be, and from that point on, things have been a lot better.
“It’s really crazy that this is the place I got my first win because this place four years ago had me questioning everything.”
The win showed how far Reddick has come as a road-course driver since the early stages of his career.
“He was like: ‘Man, I hate road course racing. I’m not very good at it,’” crew chief Randall Burnett recalled. “He’s pretty good at everything he does, so for him to say that, it was a little bit of a challenge.”
Burnett credited Reddick for working tirelessly to make himself more comfortable on road courses.
“I think that’s a nice little cherry on top, for him to know that he’s worked that hard to get as good as he has on these places,” Burnett said. “So I think it’s pretty special for him to actually win on a road course for the first time.”
Reddick generally had many more good days than bad days while racing in the Xfinity Series, where he won consecutive Xfinity titles in 2018 and 2019 and earned the seat in the No. 8 Chevrolet driving for Childress. He was surprised in the significant leap in competition when he got his Cup ride.
“We got slapped in the face with the reality of what Cup racing is like,” Reddick said. “I’ve had to learn a lot over the course of these last three years in the Cup Series as a driver.”
That also meant making sure he didn’t stew too much over his second-place finishes and instead figured out how the experiences could make him a better drive. Reddick didn’t even cast blame over his heartbreaking finish at Bristol this year, when he led until Chase Briscoe tried to slide past him in a move that caused both of their cars to spin out of control. Kyle Busch passed both to earn the victory.
“Yeah, it eats away at you a little bit, but again, I try and look at it, ‘How can I learn from this? How can I learn from Bristol?’” Reddick said. “Yeah, I got wrecked, but I had a gap and I let him run me back down and get there. I gave him an opportunity.”
Reddick’s team made sure frustrations never boiled over. They all knew a victory would come sooner or later.
“It wasn’t a matter of if he was going to do it, it was when they were going to win,” Childress said. “That’s what we kept telling them.”
Now they’re ready for more.
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Volkswagen has introduced an update to the first member of its ID family of electric vehicles, the ID.3.
Unveiled on Wednesday, the updated ID.3 goes on sale in markets where the current compact hatch is offered later this year. While the U.S. isn’t one of the markets, the changes made to the ID.3 likely portend similar updates destined for ID EVs sold here.
The ID.3 gets revised styling on the outside, including a new front fascia with side curtains that bring a sportier look and are also claimed to improve aerodynamic efficiency. At the rear, the taillights now extend farther into the center of the hatch. There’s also a new olive green color as shown here.
Inside, the revised dash has a larger infotainment screen spanning 12.0 inches, up from the current model’s 10.0 inches. The center console also features a revised design with a pair of cupholders, and the cargo area now sports a removable floor. VW has also confirmed better quality materials, enhanced driver-assist technology, and a new software back end that supports over-the-air updates.
The software updates also introduce Plug & Charge, which allows the vehicle to authenticate itself and start the charging process automatically at public charging stations. Another new feature is the introduction of crowd-sourced data for the Travel Assist feature. The feature now requires just one identified road lane marking to keep the vehicle in its lane when driving on country roads, when the required crowd-sourced data is available.
No changes have been announced for the powertrains. Depending on the market, the ID.3 is currently offered with 45-, 58-, or 77-kwh battery options, and a single motor at the rear rated at 205 hp and 229 lb-ft of torque. There are rumors of the addition of a dual-motor all-wheel-drive option at a later date.
More substantial updates are coming to the MEB platform that underpins the ID.3 and the rest of the ID family of EVs. Dubbed MEB+, the updated platform will accept Volkswagen Group’s next-generation battery cell design and introduce higher charging rates. VW Group is yet to announce what model will be the first to use the MEB+ platform.
The sole ID EV available in the U.S. at present is the ID.4 compact crossover. Other ID models confirmed for this market include the ID.Buzz van due out later this year, and the ID.7 mid-size sedan due out around the end of the year.
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DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Some roads in and out of Death Valley National Park have been closed after they were inundated over the weekend with mud and debris from flash floods that also hit western Nevada and northern Arizona hard.
Officials on Sunday provided no estimate on when the roads around Death Valley would be reopened.
Motorists were also urged to avoid Southern California’s Mojave National Preserve after flooding buckled pavement on some roads. The rain also prompted closures of highways and campgrounds elsewhere, but no injuries were reported
The storms produced torrential downpours and the National Weather Service reported that more than an inch (2.5 centimeters) of rain fell in 15 minutes Sunday near Kingman, Arizona, which is close to the stateline with California.
Forecasters said more thunderstorms were possible on Monday. | 2022-08-01T16:02:23+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/flash-floods-close-roads-into-death-valley-national-park/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (KLAS) – Less than a week after boaters found a body in a barrel along the water’s edge, additional human remains have been found at the drought-stricken Lake Mead.
National Park Service rangers responded to a call on Saturday that human skeletal remains were discovered at Callville Bay in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The Clark County Medical Examiner has reportedly been contacted to determine the cause of death.
As it stands, there are no signs of foul play, sources tell Nexstar’s KLAS.
This investigation is currently ongoing.
On May 1, boaters found a body concealed in a barrel near a Lake Mead harbor. The barrel looked to have been stuck in the mud and may have been exposed due to low water levels.
“We were docking our boat to go home and heard a woman scream,” witness Shawna Hollister said. “My husband walked over and found the body. His shirt and belt were the only thing we could see over his decomposing bones.”
Police suspect the person in the barrel, believed to be a man, was murdered in the late 1970s or 1980s. The location where the barrel was discovered was a half-mile out from shore when police suspect the murder victim was dumped, officials say. The lake was experiencing record-high levels around that time.
The coroner’s office is still working to identify the remains. Police say they’ve received “several dozen” tips about the remains, and are still taking information from the community.
A KLAS news team found a second barrel shortly after the first barrel was found, but investigators determined it was empty.
Two retired Las Vegas Police officers are now offering a reward for divers who find additional bodies in Lake Mead. They say they’ll offer $5,000 for any additional remains.
The ongoing severe drought is leading to other unfortunate discoveries in the water. Last month, the top of a water intake pipe became visible above the water’s surface due to the lake level dropping.
Lake Mead recently dropped below 1,056 feet in elevation. Lake levels are expressed in altitude, not depth.
At its highest levels, the lake is near 1,225 feet. | 2022-05-08T17:27:07+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/top-stories/more-human-remains-found-at-lake-mead/ |
VIDEO: Man chased by deputies at beach after allegedly refusing to get out of dangerous water
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP/Gray News) - Authorities arrested a man who allegedly refused to get out of the Gulf of Mexico during a double red flag warning day in Panama City Beach.
Bay County Sheriff’s Office officials said Garrison Creamer, 38, was boogie boarding in the Gulf and refused repeated calls to get out near Beach Access 85.
When double red flags are flown at the beach, it means the water is closed due to hazardous water conditions.
Hunter Nall witnessed it all go down and posted the video to his TikTok page @wolfofgolfstreet.
“The police trucks would drive along the beach to a new spot where he was kind of at and turn the sirens on,” Nall said . “Eventually he kind of started doing some hand gestures towards the cops and started screaming at them, saying, ‘I see you and I’m not coming in.’”
That’s when a sheriff’s office helicopter hovered over Creamer, warning him to get out of the water. Deputies said after about 25 minutes, Creamer came to the shore and fled on foot.
“He takes off sprinting and the police are in civilian clothes so I don’t think he knew who the police officer was, but regardless he was sprinting out of the water to get out of there,” said Nall.
Nall’s video showed Creamer juke a man where shortly after an officer tried to take him down. That’s when a scuffle ensued. Another deputy assisted in apprehending Creamer, along with two civilians.
“It was pretty surprising, pretty shocking,” Nall said. “I figured he would just go on about his day and take his fine, but it turned out to be a lot of a worse day than he imagined. I don’t understand. It’s a crazy world.”
The deputies eventually arrested Creamer. Sheriff’s office officials said one deputy was “banged up because he was hit by a boogie board.”
Sheriff’s officials said it’s illegal to get in the water during double red flags even if you are tethered to a boogie board. Only people tethered to a surfboard can go out in those conditions.
This incident comes after days of dangerous water conditions in the Gulf, including several drownings and water rescues.
“I think it was very reckless and childish to not get out of the water,” Nall said. “Kind of a bad influence, I think, for all of the kids, and at this point, it was kind of a spectacle.”
Creamer is facing charges of resisting an officer, obstruction of justice and violation of a double red flag ordinance. He was taken to Bay County Jail. Officials say Creamer is a local.
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Celtics vs. 76ers: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Home/Road Splits
The Boston Celtics are 2.5-point favorites heading into a decisive Game 6 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. The 76ers lead the series 3-2. The matchup has an over/under of 212.5.
Celtics vs. 76ers Odds & Info
- When: Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: ESPN
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Celtics Betting Records & Stats
- Boston's 82 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 212.5 points 65 times.
- The average total in Boston's outings this year is 229.4, 16.9 more points than this game's over/under.
- So far this season, the Celtics have put together a 45-37-0 record against the spread.
- This season, Boston has been favored 73 times and won 52, or 71.2%, of those games.
- This season, Boston has won 47 of its 66 games, or 71.2%, when favored by at least -140 on the moneyline.
- The implied probability of a win from the Celtics, based on the moneyline, is 58.3%.
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Additional Celtics Insights & Trends
- The Celtics have a 5-5 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall over their last 10 games.
- In their past 10 contests, the Celtics have hit the over eight times.
- Boston sports a better record against the spread in home games (23-18-0) than it does in road games (22-19-0).
- The Celtics put up 117.9 points per game, seven more points than the 110.9 the 76ers give up.
- Boston has a 39-21 record against the spread and a 48-12 record overall when putting up more than 110.9 points.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s inflation rate rose for the first time in four months in February, surprising analysts and increasing pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates at its meeting on Thursday.
The consumer price index jumped to 10.4% in the 12 months through February from 10.1% the previous month, as high energy prices continued to squeeze household budgets, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday.
While economists expect prices to drop rapidly later this year, inflation is more than five times higher than the Bank of England’s 2% target.
The central bank will weigh the need to control inflation against concerns about the fallout from global banking troubles when it decides whether to raise interest rates on Thursday. The bank has approved 10 consecutive rate increases since December 2021, pushing its key bank rate to 4%.
Michael Hewson, chief analyst at CMC Markets UK, said he expects the Bank of England to raise rates by at least a quarter of a percentage point.
“A base rate of 4% barely seems adequate to act as a drag on this measure of price rises and will still increase the pressure on the Bank of England” to raise rates on Thursday, Hewson said in a note to clients before the inflation figures were released. | 2023-03-22T08:23:27+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/uk-inflation-jumps-to-104-surprising-analysts/Z2JWPLN7XZD6BFNH6HZR5IMTGE/ |
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurohacker Collective, makers of Qualia supplements, has partnered with VeraVia Luxury Health Spa, a well established global leader in the Health and Wellness retreat industry that has been providing wellness retreats for 10+ years. Based in Carlsbad, California,Veravia is a hotspot for premium health-centered getaways focused on holistic wellness, fitness, and integrative medicine services for their guests.
Qualia has filled a similar cultural niche within the nutrition supplement space since 2016, creating high-end, non-GMO, vegan formulas for a wide range of health needs. VeraVia recently expanded their services to ensure guests were receiving access to the highest possible standards of supplemental nutrition and nutritional education during their stay.
"We're thrilled that five-star health and wellness facilities like VeraVia choose Qualia as their standard-bearer of premium nutritional supplements.", states Neurohacker CEO James Schmachtenberger. "The vetting process at high end wellness facilities is extremely stringent for good reason. It's the basis of their reputation. We're honored our formulas shine under that microscope, and we look forward to growing our new partnership options like our health education seminars for world class health facilities"
The diverse suite of products available from Qualia, and the degree of research backing up their formulations, proved to be the deciding factors for VeraVia's partnership with them. "In addition to access with our staff Naturopathic doctor, this new partnership with Qualia gives our guests access to some of the best supplements in the growing space of longevity and biohacking", states Wyatt Chapman, Founder/CEO of VeraVia. Additionally, Qualia's science team will be holding quarterly seminars for Veravia guests to further their health education as part of their expanding emphasis for premium nutritional products and nutritional education for their guests.
"Our formulation standards are uncompromising." states Schmachtenberger. "Our hope is by taking that approach, we shine when potential partners demand no less in products they offer. It's affirming to see a facility as well-regarded as VeraVia appreciating the standards we demand of our formulation quality. Sticking to that standard since our launch in 2016 is paying off with partnerships of this nature. It's exciting to see our products beginning to fill this niche of the most discerning health resorts in the world."
Neurohacker Collective was founded in 2015 with the mission to advance human quality of life by creating best-in-class well-being products. They employ a unique methodology for research and development based on complex systems science which focuses on supporting the body's ability to self-regulate. The company began with a focus on cognitive products with the launch of Qualia Mind and has since developed products to support sleep, longevity, skin, stress, energy, and vision. Neurohacker.com
VeraVia is an all-inclusive luxury health and wellness retreat offering an innovative program designed to create lasting behavior and lifestyle changes. Founded in 2010, the highly structured approach—created by leading physicians, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, and behavioral psychologists—provides comprehensive scientific, evidence-based solutions that result in true health and well-being. VeraVia offers the only program of its kind that integrates the most effective Western and Eastern philosophies in a holistic approach that treats the whole person: body, mind and spirit.
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Artist Karla Garcia's latest exhibition is taking place in El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico simultaneously. The two halves of the collection are separated by thirty miles and one border wall.
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House Republicans ready border enforcement push after delays
By STEPHEN GROVES
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans for months have railed against the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. border with Mexico, holding hearings, visiting border communities and promising to advance legislation to clamp down on illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
But so far, they have failed to unify behind a plan, delaying efforts to pass legislation.
Now they are hoping to change that. Republicans on Wednesday are jumpstarting work on an immigration and border enforcement package that would remake immigration law to make it more difficult to apply for asylum and easier for the federal government to stop migrants from entering the U.S.
Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican who is chair of the Judiciary Committee drafting the legislation, said he expected Wednesday’s markup of the bill to go “well.”
The undertaking comes as Washington is putting renewed focus on border security, and the plight of thousands of migrants who show up seeking entry into the U.S., with a looming May deadline that is expected to end a federal COVID-era asylum policy. The hearing also comes as Republicans, more than 100 days into their new House majority, are under political pressure to deliver on a key campaign promise to secure the border.
The Republican legislative package, which may not draw much bipartisan support from Democrats, aims to revive a number of policies either enacted or proposed under then-President Donald Trump that tightened up asylum rules.
It would give the Homeland Security secretary the power to stop migrants from entering the United States if the secretary determines the U.S. has lost “operational control” of the border.
And it would make it more difficult for asylum-seekers to prove in initial interviews that they are fleeing political, religious or racial persecution, impose a $50 fee on adults who apply for asylum and require migrants to make the asylum claim at an official port of entry.
The bill would also enact a Trump-era policy that the Biden administration is pursuing, the so-called “safe third country” requirement, which generally denies asylum to migrants who show up at the U.S. southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through.
Conservative hardliners who say migrants are taking advantage of the asylum process are backing the bill.
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, a conservative member of the Freedom Caucus who has pushed aggressive border measures, said the legislation “reflects in a package form basically where we’ve all wanted to head, which is to actually enforce the law.”
“Stop releasing people into the United States who don’t have a legitimate claim to asylum that you need to adjudicate,” he said.
But Roy and Jordan will have to contend with a group of fellow Republicans who have condemned attempts at aggressively limiting asylum claims as cruel and out-of-touch with Latino communities.
Rep. Tony Gonzales, a fellow Texas Republican who represents a long portion of the U.S-Mexico border from El Paso to San Antonio, has emerged as Roy’s foil in the GOP’s border debate. He insists that measures to toughen border enforcement also be coupled with increasing legal immigration, such as work visas.
Moderate House Republicans, like Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, are pushing for “a balanced approach” that would also open up legal immigration. “People want to come here. They work hard. I think they eventually become great citizens,” Bacon said, adding “but what’s going on at the border is a catastrophe.”
The GOP has made inroads with Latino communities in recent years, and while Republican voters from those communities support tougher border enforcement, Latino Republicans also want to see an increase in legal immigration. The Congressional Hispanic Conference, a group of 18 House Republicans, held a bilingual news conference in front of the Capitol on Tuesday to demand a seat at the negotiating table.
“This is what the face of the border crisis looks like,” Gonzales told reporters. “Take a good hard look, because we’re not going to be quiet about it. We’re not going to let others just dictate what happens.”
Afterward, Gonzales suggested the bill being considered by the Judiciary Committee is just one option, and “has a long way to go before it hits primetime.” The Homeland Security Committee, where he holds a seat, is working on its own legislation to increase border enforcement, he said.
The Congressional Hispanic Conference highlighted three policies it wants: designating cartels as terrorist organizations, increasing criminal penalties for people who smuggle fentanyl and increasing salaries for Customs and Border Protection agents.
Democrats are skeptical of Republican efforts to toughen border enforcement. Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán, a California Democrat who chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said the GOP is focused on “politicization of the border instead of actually trying to find a solution.”
And even if Republicans manage to pass a bill through the House, hardline border enforcement and severe restraints on asylum are unlikely to advance in the Democratic-held Senate, where negotiators prefer to pair border policies with an increase in legal immigration or a path to citizenship for the hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
“There is not consensus in either party,” said Theresa Cardinal Brown, a senior advisor for immigration at the Bipartisan Policy Center. “There is certainly not consensus across the aisle.”
The debate in Congress will likely play out just as an influx of migrants is expected at the southern border. Title 42, a Trump-era rule adopted by the Biden administration, is set to expire on May 11. It suspended the rights for many to seek asylum during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent U.S. immigration policy has been cobbled together through executive actions and legal rulings, Brown said, without any significant action by Congress in decades to address a new reality at the southern border: people, including many children, arriving from a host of countries to claim asylum.
“It’s going to get bad and I don’t think the (Biden) administration is prepared,” she said, adding, “We are at an inflection point. We will see again whether people will get serious about legislating and come to the table, or will they pound the table.”
Gonzales acknowledged the political difficulties around immigration but pointed to the impact in his home district along the border. He hosted Arizona’s Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat-turned-independent, for a border visit last month, and said he has been holding calls with Democrats and Republicans in hopes of crafting a bipartisan proposal.
“Congress hasn’t done anything in decades, the White House has punted time and time again, and it is no doubt a difficult problem set,” he said. “But I think it’s a problem worth fighting for.” | 2023-04-19T05:56:17+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/2023/04/18/house-republicans-ready-border-enforcement-push-after-delays-2/ |
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a feminine hygiene product to increase protection against leaks, particularly while lying on the back," said an inventor, from Bedford, Mass., "so I invented the STAIN GUARD. My design would help to prevent uncomfortable and embarrassing mishaps during the menstrual cycle."
The invention protects against leakage during the menstrual cycle. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional feminine hygiene products. As a result, it increases comfort, protection and peace of mind and it helps to prevent stains to bedding, clothing, etc. The invention features a discreet and effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for women of menstrual age. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Boston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BEC-227, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate fell far short Wednesday in a rushed effort toward enshrining Roe v. Wade abortion access as federal law, blocked by a Republican filibuster in a blunt display of the nation's partisan divide over the landmark court decision and the limits of legislative action.
The almost party-line tally promises to be the first of several efforts in Congress to preserve the nearly 50-year-old court ruling, which declares a constitutional right to abortion services but is at serious risk of being overturned this summer by a conservative Supreme Court.
President Joe Biden said that Republicans “have chosen to stand in the way of Americans’ rights to make the most personal decisions about their own bodies, families and lives.” He urged voters to elect more abortion-rights lawmakers in November and pledged in the meantime “to explore the measures and tools at our disposal” to secure rights established in Roe.
His party's slim majority proved unable to overcome the filibuster led by Republicans, who have been working for decades to install conservative Supreme Court justices and end Roe v. Wade. The vote was 51-49 against proceeding, with 60 votes needed to move ahead.
Congress has battled for years over abortion policy, but the Wednesday vote to take up a House-passed bill was given new urgency after the disclosure of a draft Supreme Court opinion to overturn the Roe decision that many had believed to be settled law.
The outcome of the conservative-majority court's actual ruling, expected this summer, is sure to reverberate around the country and on the campaign trail ahead of the fall midterm elections that will determine which party controls Congress.
Security was tight at the Capitol where Vice President Kamala Harris presided, and it has been bolstered across the street at the Supreme Court after protesters turned out in force last week following the leaked draft.
Scores of House Democratic lawmakers marched protest-style to the Senate and briefly watched from the visitor galleries.
Harris can provide a tie-breaking vote in the 50-50 split Senate, but that was beside the point on Wednesday. One conservative Democrat, Joe Manchin of West Virginia, voted with the Republicans, saying he supported keeping Roe v. Wade but believed the current bill was too broad.
Over several days, Democratic senators delivered speeches contending that undoing abortion access would mean great harm, not only for women but for all Americans planning families and futures.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., said that most American women have only known a world where abortion access was guaranteed but could face a future with fewer rights than their mothers or grandmothers.
“That means women will not have the same control over their lives and bodies as men do, and that’s wrong,” she said in the run-up to Wednesday’s vote.
Few Republican senators spoke in favor of ending abortion access, but they embraced the filibuster to block the bill from advancing.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, an architect of the effort to install conservative justices on the Supreme Court — including three during the Trump era — has sought to downplay the outcome of any potential changes in federal abortion policy.
“This issue will be dealt with at the state level,” McConnell said.
Some other Republicans, including Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, argue that the House-passed bill is more extreme than Roe, and would expand abortion access beyond what is already the law.
About half the states already have approved laws that would further restrict or ban abortions, including some trigger laws that would take effect once the court rules.
Polls show that most Americans want to preserve access to abortion in the earlier stages of pregnancy, but views are more nuanced and mixed when it comes to later-term abortions.
The draft court ruling on a case from Mississippi suggested the majority of conservative justices are prepared to end the federal right to abortion, leaving it to the states to decide.
Whatever the Supreme Court says this summer, it will almost guarantee a new phase of political fighting in Congress over abortion policy, filibuster rules and the most basic rights to health care, privacy and protecting the unborn.
Before Wednesday's vote, White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the administration's position has been clear: "We will defend women’s constitutional rights recognized in Roe v. Wade.”
In recent years, abortion debates have come to a political draw in Congress. Bills would come up for votes — to expand or limit services — only to fail along party lines or be stripped out of broader legislative packages.
In the House, where Democrats have the majority, lawmakers approved the abortion-rights Women's Health Protection Act last year on a largely party line vote after the Supreme Court first signaled it was considering the issue by allowing a Texas law's ban to take effect.
But the bill has languished in the Senate, evenly split with bare Democratic control because of Harris’ ability to cast a tie-braking vote.
Wednesday's failure renewed calls to change Senate rules to do away with the high-bar filibuster threshold, at least on this issue.
The two Republican senators who support abortion access — Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who faces her own reelection in November, and Susan Collins of Maine — were also no votes, having proposed their own more tailored approach to counter the Supreme Court’s potential action.
Both of the Republican senators, who voted to confirm most of former President Donald Trump’s justices, are in talks over alternatives. But Democrats have largely panned the Collins-Murkowski effort as insufficient'
"I plan to continue working with my colleagues on legislation to maintain – not expand or restrict – the current legal framework for abortion rights in this country,” Collins said in a statement.
Pressure is building on those two senators to join most Democrats in changing the filibuster rules, but that appears unlikely.
Five years ago, it was McConnell who changed Senate rules to selectively do away with the filibuster to confirm Trump’s justices after blocking Barack Obama’s choice of Merrick Garland to fill a Supreme Court vacancy at the start of the 2016 presidential campaign, leaving the seat open for Trump to fill after he won the White House.
Both parties face enormous pressure to convince voters they are doing all they can — the Democrats working to preserve abortion access, the Republicans to limit or end it — with the fall elections coming up.
The congressional campaign committees are fundraising off the abortion issue, and working furiously to energize voters who are already primed to engage.
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Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking, Darlene Superville and Farnoush Amiri in Washington and David Sharp in Maine contributed to this report.
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As Emory oak trees in parts of Arizona disappear, members of several Apache tribes are working on a collaborative plan with the U.S. Forest Service and researchers to preserve them.
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Delivers year-over-year revenue growth for both IoT and Cybersecurity business units
First Quarter Fiscal 2023:
- Total company revenue of $168 million.
- IoT revenue of $51 million.
- Cybersecurity revenue of $113 million.
- Licensing & Other revenue of $4 million.
- Net cash used by operations of $42 million.
- Non-GAAP basic loss per share of $0.05, GAAP basic loss per share of $0.31, primarily driven by a one-time litigation settlement of $165 million.
WATERLOO, ON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today reported financial results for the three months ended May 31, 2022 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP, except where otherwise indicated).
"BlackBerry entered fiscal year 2023 with solid momentum, and this quarter we continued to execute well. At our recent Analyst Day, we outlined our 3 and 5-year financial goals for the business. Our performance demonstrates that our operational plans to achieve those goals are starting to deliver results," said John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO, BlackBerry. "The IoT business maintained its momentum of new design wins in rapidly growing core Auto domains, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Digital Cockpits, and delivered a third consecutive record quarter for pre-production revenues. The Cybersecurity business demonstrated solid traction in the market by recording double-digit year-over-year billings growth. Given its exciting market opportunities, and synergies as the two markets continue to converge, the Company is well-positioned to invest and drive growth."
First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Highlights
- Total company revenue was $168 million.
- Total company non-GAAP gross margin was 63% and GAAP gross margin was 62%.
- IoT revenue was $51 million, a 19% increase year-over-year, with gross margin of 84% and ARR of $94 million, while royalty revenue backlog increased by 14% year-over-year to approximately $560 million.
- Cybersecurity revenue was $113 million, a 6% increase year-over-year, with gross margin of 53% and ARR of $334 million.
- Software and Services revenue in total was $164 million, a 9% increase year-over-year.
- Licensing and Other revenue was $4 million, with gross margin of 50%.
- Non-GAAP operating loss was $27 million. GAAP operating loss was $177 million, mainly driven by a one-time litigation settlement of $165 million.
- Total cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments were $721 million.
- Total net cash position was $356 million.
- Net cash used operating activities was $42 million.
Business Highlights & Strategic Announcements
IoT:
- BICV selects BlackBerry to power an intelligent Digital Cockpit, featuring augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and hologram functions for new Renault Jiangling all-electric sedan
- BlackBerry and BiTECH jointly develop a digital LCD instrument cluster for Changan's next-generation high-end UNI-V Coupe
- BlackBerry and Magna entered a multi-year agreement to collaborate on next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) solutions for global automakers
- Strategy Analytics, a leading independent research firm, has determined that BlackBerry® QNX® software is now embedded in over 215 million vehicles, increasing from over 195 million cars last year
- BlackBerry strengthens QNX® Advanced Virtualization Framework for Android Automotive OS to simplify and accelerate building IVI systems on the QNX® Hypervisor
- BlackBerry QNX® OS for Safety 2.2 is to be certified to the highest level of functional safety for the rail industry and the QNX® Hypervisor 2.2 is recognized with the highest functional safety standard for medical device software
Cybersecurity:
- BlackBerry adds zero-day phishing detection and domain classification to CylanceGATEWAY™, its Zero Trust Network Access solution that enables VPN replacement by offering secure access from any device, on any network, to any application
- BlackBerry partners with Midis Group, a leading technology company, to drive growth in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
- BlackBerry enhances its Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) channel program, including an expansion of the range of products available, increased partner support and more comprehensive training
- IDC names BlackBerry® UEM a Leader in Overall UEM in their 2022 Vendor Assessments, highlighting BlackBerry's wide range of government and industry certifications around security and compliance
- BlackBerry and Google launch Chrome Enterprise Management with BlackBerry UEM to support the growing number of devices running Google Chrome OS and Chrome browser
- BlackBerry and NXP join forces to help companies prepare for, and prevent, Y2Q post-quantum cyber attacks
Outlook
BlackBerry will discuss its fiscal year 2023 and longer-term outlook in connection with the quarterly earnings announcement on its earnings conference call. The earnings call transcript will be made available on our website and on SEDAR.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables at the end of this press release include a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP financial ratios used by the company to comparable U.S. GAAP measures and an explanation of why the company uses them.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and live webcast will be held today beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET, which can be accessed by dialing +1 (877) 400-4403 or by logging on at BlackBerry.com/Investors.
A replay of the conference call will also be available at approximately 8:30 p.m. ET by dialing +1 (800) 770-2030 and entering Conference ID #1566649 and at the link above.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including more than 215M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy, and is a leader in the areas of endpoint security, endpoint management, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
BlackBerry. Intelligent Security. Everywhere.
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow @BlackBerry.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of certain securities laws, including under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives including its expectations with respect to increasing and enhancing its product and service offerings.
The words "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "could", "intend", "believe", "target", "plan" and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BlackBerry in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BlackBerry believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to, BlackBerry's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, the launch of new products and services, general economic conditions, competition, and BlackBerry's expectations regarding its financial performance. Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, risks related to the following factors: BlackBerry's ability to enhance, develop, introduce or monetize products and services for the enterprise market in a timely manner with competitive pricing, features and performance; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or expand its customer base for its software and services offerings to grow revenue or achieve sustained profitability; the intense competition faced by BlackBerry; the occurrence or perception of a breach of BlackBerry's network cybersecurity measures, or an inappropriate disclosure of confidential or personal information; the failure or perceived failure of BlackBerry's solutions to detect or prevent security vulnerabilities; BlackBerry's continuing ability to attract new personnel, retain existing key personnel and manage its staffing effectively; litigation against BlackBerry; BlackBerry's dependence on its relationships with resellers and channel partners; acquisitions, divestitures and other business initiatives; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; network disruptions or other business interruptions; BlackBerry's ability to foster an ecosystem of third-party application developers; BlackBerry's products and services being dependent upon interoperability with rapidly changing systems provided by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use third-party software and its use of open source software; failure to protect BlackBerry's intellectual property and to earn expected revenues from intellectual property rights; BlackBerry being found to have infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the substantial asset risk faced by BlackBerry, including the potential for charges related to its long-lived assets and goodwill; BlackBerry's indebtedness; tax provision changes, the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional tax liabilities; the use and management of user data and personal information; government regulations applicable to BlackBerry's products and services, including products containing encryption capabilities; environmental, social and governance expectations and standards; the failure of BlackBerry's suppliers, subcontractors, channel partners and representatives to use acceptable ethical business practices or comply with applicable laws; regulations regarding health and safety, hazardous materials usage and conflict minerals; foreign operations, including fluctuations in foreign currencies; adverse economic, geopolitical and environmental conditions; the fluctuation of BlackBerry's quarterly revenue and operating results; the volatility of the market price of BlackBerry's common shares; and rising inflation.
These risk factors and others relating to BlackBerry are discussed in greater detail in BlackBerry's Annual Report on Form 10-K and the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" section of BlackBerry's MD&A (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). All of these factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on BlackBerry's forward-looking statements. Any statements that are forward-looking statements are intended to enable BlackBerry's shareholders to view the anticipated performance and prospects of BlackBerry from management's perspective at the time such statements are made, and they are subject to the risks that are inherent in all forward-looking statements, as described above, as well as difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results and performance for future periods, particularly over longer periods, given changes in technology and BlackBerry's business strategy, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the industries in which BlackBerry operates. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of today and the company has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of them, except as required by law.
Reconciliations of the Company's Segment Results to the Consolidated Results
The following table shows information by operating segment for the three months ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021. The Company reports segment information in accordance with U.S. GAAP Accounting Standards Codification Section 280 based on the "management" approach. The management approach designates the internal reporting used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker for making decisions and assessing performance of the Company's reportable operating segments.
The following table reconciles the Company's segment results for the three months ended May 31, 2022 to consolidated U.S. GAAP results:
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The following table reconciles the Company's segment results for the three months ended May 31, 2021 to consolidated U.S. GAAP results:
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures with the Nearest Comparable U.S. GAAP Measures
In the Company's internal reports, management evaluates the performance of the Company's business on a non-GAAP basis by excluding the impact of certain items below from the Company's U.S. GAAP financial results. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios provide management, as well as readers of the Company's financial statements with a consistent basis for comparison across accounting periods and is useful in helping management and readers understand the Company's operating results and underlying operational trends.
Readers are cautioned that adjusted gross margin, adjusted gross margin percentage, adjusted operating expense, adjusted net loss, adjusted loss per share, adjusted research and development expense, adjusted selling, marketing and administrative expense, adjusted amortization expense, adjusted operating loss, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating loss margin percentage, adjusted EBITDA margin percentage and free cash usage and similar measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in the context of the U.S. GAAP results.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP based measures with most directly comparable U.S. GAAP based measures for the three months ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021
A reconciliation of the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures for the three months ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021 to adjusted financial measures is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP operating expense for the three months ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021 to adjusted operating expense is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net loss and U.S. GAAP basic loss per share for the three months ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021 to adjusted net loss and adjusted basic loss per share is reflected in the table below:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense for the three months ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021 to adjusted research and development, selling, marketing and administration, and amortization expense is reflected in the table below:
Adjusted operating loss, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating loss margin percentage and adjusted EBITDA margin percentage for the three months ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021 are reflected in the table below.
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The Company uses free cash flow (usage) when assessing its sources of liquidity, capital resources, and quality of earnings. The Company believes that free cash flow (usage) is helpful in understanding the Company's capital requirements and provides an additional means to reflect the cash flow trends in the Company's business. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended May 31, 2022 and May 31, 2021 to free cash usage is reflected in the table below:
Key Metrics
The Company regularly monitors a number of financial and operating metrics, including the following key metrics, in order to measure the Company's current performance and estimated future performance. Readers are cautioned that annual recurring revenue ("ARR"), dollar-based net retention rate ("DBNRR"), QNX royalty revenue backlog, Cybersecurity total contract value ("TCV") billings, and recurring revenue percentage do not have any standardized meaning and are unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
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A flexible range of deployment models allows banks to configure the Fireblocks platform to their existing IT infrastructure and security policies, shortening time-to-production for digital asset initiatives
NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain, expands its highly secure MPC-CMP wallet and key management technology to include support for HSMs and public and private cloud, including Thales, Securosys, AWS, GCP, and Alibaba Cloud. These flexible deployment models allow banks and financial institutions to leverage Fireblocks' industry-leading security and technology stack to quickly bring their digital asset initiatives into production while meeting their risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Fireblocks is trusted by some of the most recognized banks and financial institutions in the world to bring their digital asset strategies to production, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, NAB, ABN AMRO, BTG Pactual, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, and SIX Digital Exchange. These institutions have leveraged Fireblocks to build new digital asset custody, trading, clearing and settlement services, tokenization of financial products such as tokenized fiat, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), carbon credits, and more.
"With Fireblocks, we were able to take our digital treasury bond initiative — Project Eden — from ideation to go-live in five months," said Orly Grinfeld, EVP, Head of Clearing at Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. "We were impressed with their ability to work with us and meet our extensive compliance and security requirements. Their world-class security operations and modular infrastructure allowed us to deploy wallets to our primary dealers, which included international banks like Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and JP Morgan. Not only were we able to ensure that the entire workflow operations were secure, but that all the vendors were streamlined and deployed in order to bring Eden live quickly."
To ensure that financial institutions — including banks, asset managers, financial market infrastructure, and central banks — can easily deploy the Fireblocks platform in their existing IT infrastructure with their security policies, Fireblocks' expanded range of support will include:
- HSM support with an open interface to leverage leading providers such as Thales, Securosys, and other compatible HSMs
- Expanded support for cloud-based secure enclaves, including AWS Nitro and GCP, and Alibaba Cloud SGX, in addition to Fireblocks' existing Azure SGX support
- Enable customers to host all MPC key shares across multiple servers in their data centers and cloud
- New cloud data centers across the EU, Switzerland, and Hong Kong along with Fireblocks' current cloud data centers in the US
- Dedicated single-tenant cloud environment
"As the financial ecosystem evolves, we are focused on enhancing our core capabilities by exploring digital technologies and processes, including blockchain," said Sarthak Pattanaik, CIO, Digital Assets, Treasury Services, Clearance and Collateral Management at BNY Mellon. "We look forward to our continued collaboration with Fireblocks and leveraging their best-in-class services that support our ongoing efforts to address the needs of our institutional clients."
"From the very beginning, the Fireblocks platform was created and designed to be business-first. We understand the risk requirements in the bank at an architectural level and we have strategically developed components to make sure that our customers can get from proof-of-concept to production in the shortest timeframe possible," said Michael Shaulov, Co-founder and CEO of Fireblocks. "In the last three years, Fireblocks has been working with some of the most well-known banks and financial institutions at the cutting edge of the digital asset and crypto industry. To date, we've successfully brought 50 banks into the digital asset space, so we're excited to be able to further our commitment to this segment by providing the right infrastructure support for any bank or financial institution to bring their digital asset offering to market."
Banks and financial institutions find success in bringing their digital asset products to production by leveraging key components of the Fireblocks platform. Foundational to the ecosystem is the Fireblocks Network, which connects the largest consortium of regulated financial institutions that have implemented digital assets on the blockchain. The connectivity to the Fireblocks Network allows companies to execute their business strategies almost immediately by putting them in touch with exchanges, market makers, and other distribution partners such as private banks or fintech platforms. Fireblocks APIs also enable direct integration with the world's leading core banking systems, including Temenos, Avaloq, and FIS, further expanding the ecosystem's reach.
In addition, the platform's tokenization capabilities support the end-to-end lifecycle management for tokenized assets, including smart contract management, minting and burning, distribution, and custody across public, private, and permissioned blockchains. This provides banks with full control over their digital assets as they engage with their counterparties. Lastly, Fireblocks' powerful Policy Engine governs workflows within the Fireblocks console, giving owners full control to secure actions against internal collusion, human error, and external attacks. Customers may also integrate Fireblocks compliance partners directly into the Policy Engine to automate transaction screening workflows to meet evolving digital asset regulatory requirements and address the latest industry threats.
To learn more about Fireblocks' new offerings to support banks and financial institutions, visit www.fireblocks.com/customers/banks-and-fmis
About Fireblocks
Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to securely scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Fireblocks serves thousands of financial institutions, has secured the transfer of over $4 trillion in digital assets, and has a unique insurance policy that covers assets in storage and transit. Some of the biggest trading desks have switched to Fireblocks because it's the only solution that CISOs and Ops Teams both love. For more information, please visit www.fireblocks.com.
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Texas A&M Women’s Club Soccer will host the first game of the spring season against the University of Texas San Antonio on Feb. 19, at Penberthy Rec Sports Complex. The Sunday match is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. on West Campus; there is no charge to attend.
Preseason tryouts added new players that have added a positive team dynamic, team president and allied health junior Brooke Brown said.
“Overall, I'm feeling confident and just excited to have our first home game this season,” Brown said. “We've just got back from nationals not that long ago, and we placed really well.”
The team was undefeated until nationals during the 2022 season, ending 7-0 in the regular season; they lost to Virginia Tech at the Nov. 17 national tournament in Round Rock. The spring season will include two home games and three road games before the regional tournament scheduled for April 15-16.
The team is taking this season very seriously with conditioning every practice and running through certain plays, special education junior Madison Rogers said. Rogers, a third-year player and team vice president, said she and the coaches feel prepared walking into a new season.
“I would say expectations for this game are just putting a lot of goals in the back of the net; we like to score high whenever we can,” Rogers said.
Chemical engineering senior Rachel Guilfoyle, former team president and current treasurer, said no one on the Aggie roster has faced UTSA before, but they have faced high-level teams and are prepared for the challenge.
“I am happy to get to play again since we haven't played an actual competitive game since nationals,” Guilfoyle said. “We don't really know what to expect skill-level wise from this team, but knowing our skill level, I am pretty confident we will do great.”
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Job Growth Likely to Continue—but at a Slower Pace—in the Months Ahead
NEW YORK, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) decreased in June to 114.31, from a downwardly revised 115.53 in May. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the Index increases, employment is likely to grow as well, and vice versa. Turning points in the Index indicate that a change in the trend of job gains or losses is about to occur in the coming months.
"The ETI fell for the second consecutive month in June, signaling slower job growth in the coming months," said Selcuk Eren, Senior Economist at The Conference Board. "While the Index has been on a declining trend since March 2022, it remains quite elevated in a historical context. This suggests the US will continue adding jobs, just at a slower rate. We will need to see further declines in the ETI before predicting if—and when—employment growth will turn negative."
Eren added: "We're still in a very tight job market, especially compared to pre-pandemic conditions. While signs of cooling have emerged, they're proceeding at a very slow pace. Among the components of the ETI, job openings have been trending downwards since the highs reached a year ago, but remain well above pre-pandemic levels. The number of employees working in temporary help services has been falling since November 2022. As an important early indicator for hiring, this previews slower job gains and eventually job losses in other industries. Looking ahead, we expect the Fed's rate hikes to have a more visible negative impact on job growth by the end of 2023 and into the first half of 2024. By the middle of next year, we forecast the unemployment rate to peak at around 4.5 percent and labor force participation to fall to 62.1 percent—compared to current levels of 3.6 percent and 62.6 percent, respectively."
June's decrease in the Employment Trends Index was driven by negative contributions from five of its eight components: Ratio of Involuntarily Part-time to All Part-time Workers, Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance, Percentage of Firms with Positions Not Able to Fill Right Now, Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry, and Industrial Production.
The Employment Trends Index aggregates eight leading indicators of employment, each of which has proven accurate in its own area. Aggregating individual indicators into a composite index filters out "noise" to show underlying trends more clearly.
The eight leading indicators of employment aggregated into the Employment Trends Index include:
- Percentage of Respondents Who Say They Find "Jobs Hard to Get" (The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Survey®)
- Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Percentage of Firms with Positions Not Able to Fill Right Now (© National Federation of Independent Business Research Foundation)
- Number of Employees Hired by the Temporary-Help Industry (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Ratio of Involuntarily Part-time to All Part-time Workers (BLS)
- Job Openings (BLS)*
- Industrial Production (Federal Reserve Board)*
- Real Manufacturing and Trade Sales (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)**
*Statistical imputation for the recent month
**Statistical imputation for two most recent months
The Conference Board publishes the Employment Trends Index monthly, at 10 a.m. ET, on the Monday that follows each Friday release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report. The technical notes to this series are available on The Conference Board website: http://www.conference-board.org/data/eti.cfm.
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org.
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After needlessly delaying a decision to fill an empty seat on the Tulsa Public Schools Board, members cut through the dysfunction last week to ensure District 2 residents are represented.
The turmoil around the appointment has been an embarrassment and laid bare how some members are led by bias and political ideology. Still, we appreciate the members finally doing their job in making the appointment.
Diamond Marshall, 24, was sworn in as a board member last week to represent the district that includes seven elementary schools, Carver Middle School, Booker T. Washington High School and Will Rogers College Middle and High School. She is a former teacher and field organizer for the Terence Crutcher Foundation.
TPS members approving Marshall were John Croisant, Jerry Griffin, Susan Lamkin and Stacey Woolley. Those opposed were Jennettie Marshall and E'Lena Ashley.
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The board has been mired in chaos for about a year, coinciding with an uptick in meeting attendance by some conservative fringe groups pushing wedge issues. Many of those in the group do not have children in Tulsa schools or live in the city.
Approving items for the basic operations of the district has been a struggle as personal squabbles and an irresponsible lack of preparation by some members surfaced. It only worsened after District 2 representative Judith Barba Perez resigned due to personal reasons.
School board members unable to finish their terms happens regularly across the state. Existing board members are tasked to find a replacement within 60 days. Typically, interested residents apply, and the board makes a choice.
Instead, attempts to fill the District 2 seat failed at three previous meetings, two ended with a 3-3 tied and one didn't have quorum. District 2 residents arrived at meetings begging the board to choose a candidate. The only public comments opposing any appointment were from patrons outside District 2.
The seat remained open for 56 days. In that time, at least one other area school board filled vacant seats without drama, showing this is usually not a difficult process.
Had the board not appointed Diamond Marshall, it would have forced a special election at a cost of at least $30,000 to taxpayers. And, it still would have been followed by an election next year.
It is critical students, families and residents in all of TPS have a voice on the board. We congratulate Diamond Marshall on the confirmation and encourage her to govern with open and independent thought.
We hope with this appointment board members will set aside differences and find shared goals. We also hope this inspires more residents to pay attention to school board races and go vote. | 2023-03-23T20:46:39+00:00 | tulsaworld.com | https://tulsaworld.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-tulsa-public-schools-board-took-too-long-but-finally-ensured-representation-for-all/article_c84ca2f2-c8bb-11ed-95b8-cf5e24ed693d.html |
Free speech groups have condemned the abrupt cancellation by Florida administrators of a high school student production of Paula Vogel’s play “Indecent,” which explores a flashpoint in Jewish and queer theatrical history.
The National Coalition Against Censorship, PEN America, and the Dramatists Legal Defense Fund urged school officials to rescind their decision and work with students to stage the play as planned in March.
Administration at Douglas Anderson School of Performing Arts in Duval County this month pulled it from production — a few weeks after casting had been decided. It was swapped out for “The Seagull,” a classic Anton Chekhov play.
Sonya Duke-Bolden, a Duval County district spokesperson, told The Associated Press the decision was made because the play “contains adult sexual dialog that is inappropriate for student cast members and student audiences. It’s that simple.”
Duke-Bolden denied the decision had anything to do with a new Florida law restricting discussion of race and gender topics. Critics have dubbed the ban the “Don’t Say Gay” law and say that type of restriction marginalizes LGBTQ people.
“The decision has no relevance to any legislation but is rather a function of our responsibilities to ensure students engage in educational activities appropriate for their age,” Duke-Bolden said.
Vogel’s “Indecent” is a behind-the-scenes look at the true story of a controversial 1923 Yiddish play, which featured the first Broadway stage kiss ever between two women and led to censorship and violence. It was nominated for a best new play Tony Award in 2017.
Vogel told PEN America she is suspicious about the county’s reasoning: “I’m not in the business of politics, but whatever that board says in terms of statements that they’ve released about why they’re doing this, they’re putting sheep’s clothing over a wolf.”
In previous years, the Douglas Anderson School of Performing Arts has mounted performances of “Rent” and “Chicago,” both works that have addressed sex and adult situations. Students were required to provide parental consent to appear in “Indecent.”
The coalition of free speech groups said the cancellation of “Indecent” is “deeply hurtful to LGBTQ+ students, including members of the cast, who see the rejection of the play as a denial of the historical experience of LGBTQ+ people and the persistence of discrimination against them.” | 2023-01-12T12:43:13+00:00 | winknews.com | https://www.winknews.com/2023/01/12/speech-groups-criticize-florida-school-for-scrapping-play/ |
Trump set to give 2nd deposition in New York fraud lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) - Former President Donald Trump was expected to visit the offices of New York’s attorney general Thursday for his second deposition in a legal battle over his company’s business practices.
The Republican was scheduled to meet with lawyers for Attorney General Letitia James, who sued Trump last year. Her lawsuit claims Trump and his family misled banks and business associates by giving them false information about his net worth and the value of assets such as hotels and golf courses.
The lawsuit is unrelated to the felony criminal charges filed against Trump by the Manhattan district attorney, which led last week to his historic arraignment, the first for a former president.
Trump and his lawyers have said the Democrat’s lawsuit against him is politically motivated and legally baseless. He and the company have denied doing anything wrong. James declined to answer a question about the planned deposition at a news conference on an unrelated matter Wednesday.
Trump previously met with James’ lawyers Aug. 10, but refused to answer all but a few procedural questions, invoking his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination more than 400 times.
“Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool, an absolute fool,” he said in the session, which was recorded on video and later released publicly. Trump predicted a “renegade” prosecutor would try to make a criminal case out of his answers, if he gave them.
“One statement or answer that is ever so slightly off, just ever so slightly, by accident, by mistake, such as it was a sunny, beautiful day, when actually it was slightly overcast, would be met by law enforcement at a level seldom seen in this country, because I’ve experienced it,” he said.
A trial for the lawsuit is scheduled for October.
It is unclear whether Trump might answer any questions in his second deposition, which will be conducted in private if it takes place as planned.
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OAKWOOD, Va. – Awakened around midnight Tuesday by her black Labrador Vayda, Patty Mullins was startled to see floodwaters a foot deep and rising inside the bedroom of her single-story home next to Dismal River.
Barefoot, wearing just a nightgown and T-shirt and carrying a small flashlight, the 67-year-old Mullins forced open a screen so she and her dog could climb out a window. She reached her red Ford Ranger pickup truck parked in the driveway, climbed on top and reached for Vayda.
“I tried to pick her up but she’s about 70 pounds. I couldn’t pick her up. The last time I saw her she was headed down the river backwards right over there,” Mullins said while gesturing. “She had a Santa squeaky toy in her mouth.”
But the horror which unfolded Wednesday morning in the mountains of Buchanan County was just beginning.
“I tried to wade but the water was too deep, and I can’t swim, but the current brought me this way and washed me up in that tree over there,” Mullins said. “I stayed up in the tree all night with the water up to my waist.
“I could hear all these trees falling and smell all this diesel fuel,” she said.
Did she think she was going to die?
“Absolutely,” she said. “I’m lucky to be alive.”
By 6 a.m., Dismal River was starting to recede and she heard men walking along the nearby railroad track, so she flashed her flashlight, which remarkably worked.
“He said, ‘Where are you?’ I said, ‘In this tree.’ He said, ‘I’m going to get help. Stay where you are.’ That was cute,” she said.
Freed from the tree, Mullins walked barefoot across a small bridge littered with downed trees, limbs and debris. A vehicle and a generator were wedged beneath the bridge among a gaggle of tree limbs. Further downriver, the roof of a white vehicle was visible.
Floodwaters were about 10 feet deep in her home, which is a total loss.
The scenes nearby are equally horrific. Homes shoved off foundations by raging floodwaters, a pickup truck on top of a building, sides of houses blown out by the force of the rushing water and at least two homes are in the roadway.
At the same time Mullins was trying to escape the waters, Columbus and Victoria Fleming climbed up into the rafters of the house they were renting.
“My daddy always said ‘keep your head above water.’ I told him ‘we can’t give up, we’ve got to climb higher,’” Victoria said.
They emerged after the water began receding and, on Thursday, tried to salvage whatever they could as the home is also a total loss. The couple said the Lord spared them.
Mullins grew up along the Dismal River and has seen it flood before. She said her mother always told them to head to the [nearby] railroad tracks if waters rose but this time they were too deep to traverse.
“The 1977 flood didn’t do none of this,” Mullins said.
PHOTOS: Floodwaters wash away buildings in southwest Virginia
Flooding in a remote pocket of southwest Virginia has damaged more than 100 homes and left some 40 people unaccounted for, but there are no confirmed deaths or injuries, authorities said Wednesday.
Kappa Alpha Order is disappointed by UVa’s decision.
“Our chapter at the University of Virginia has enjoyed an impeccable reputation and has not had any known conduct violation in recent memory. This unfortunate outcome could have been avoided and instead resulted in a positive collaborative and educational effort.”
Danielle Marie Rock, of Fincastle, pleaded guilty Monday in court to misdemeanor reckless driving involving the roadway death of bicyclist Tabitha Thompson.
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Study results of novel drug-eluting technology highlight potential durability of TAR-200 in patient population with high unmet need
CHICAGO, April 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the first results from the open-label Phase 2 SunRISe-1 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of TAR-200 monotherapy (a novel investigational intravesical drug delivery system) and cetrelimab monotherapy (an investigational anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody administered intravenously) in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR-NMIBC), who are ineligible for, or decline, radical cystectomy. The study demonstrated that 72.7 percent of patients treated with TAR-200 alone (95 percent confidence interval [CI] 49.8-89.3) and 38.1 percent of patients treated with cetrelimab alone (CI 18.1-61.6) achieved the primary endpoint of a complete response (CR). These data were featured today in a Late Breaker Podium Presentation Session (Abstract #LBA02-03) at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting (AUA).
"We continue to see significant unmet need among high-risk patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, who often experience negative outcomes and poor quality of life with existing standard of care treatments, such as radical cystectomy," said Siamak Daneshmand*, M.D., Professor of Urology, Director of Urologic Oncology at the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California and SunRISe-1 study principal investigator. "As a clinician, my ultimate treatment goal is to achieve deep and durable responses in these patients. It is encouraging to see an improvement among those treated with TAR-200 alone, as well as cetrelimab alone, and we look forward to reporting on results from the study cohort that is evaluating these two treatments in combination in the future."
HR-NMIBC includes lesions confined to the bladder mucosa and has a higher likelihood of local recurrence and distant progression to other parts of the body.1 HR-NMIBC is typically treated with BCG – a type of intravesical immunotherapy – as the standard of care. BCG involves injecting a weakened form of tuberculosis bacteria into the bladder, stimulating the immune system to attack the cancer cells; however, approximately one-third of HR-NMIBC patients will not respond to the treatment. For BCG-unresponsive patients, there is an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody as an alternate, approved treatment option.2,3,4 NMIBC represents some 70 percent of newly diagnosed bladder cancer cases, of which 10 percent are carcinoma in situ (CIS), early cancer cells confined within the innermost layer of the bladder lining; 50 percent of all cases of CIS will progress to muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) within 5 years if left untreated.5,6
TAR-200 is a novel investigational intravesical drug delivery system designed to provide sustained local release of gemcitabine into the bladder urine. Cetrelimab is an investigational anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody administered intravenously. The SunRISe-1 study evaluated patients with histologically confirmed CIS, with or without concomitant high-grade Ta (CIS) or T1 (CIS cases with higher risk of progressing to MIBC) papillary disease, a type of NMIBC. Patients were randomized to one of three cohorts: treatment with TAR-200 in combination with cetrelimab (Cohort 1 [C1]), TAR-200 alone (Cohort 2 [C2]) or cetrelimab alone (Cohort 3 [C3]). C2 and C3 results were reported at AUA with C1 results to be reported at a future date. The primary endpoint of CR at any time was determined by cystoscopy, central cytology, and central pathology (Weeks 24 and 48). Secondary endpoints included duration of response (DOR), overall survival (OS), pharmacokinetics, quality of life, safety, and tolerability.
Preliminary results of the SunRISe-1 study included 23 evaluable patients in C2 and 24 evaluable patients in C3. After median follow-up of 10.6 months, 15 of 16 responses in C2 are still ongoing; median DOR was not reached. Additionally, six of the patients in C2 maintained their response beyond 12 months and none of the complete responders had documented recurrence or progression.
The initial findings from SunRISe-1 showed low rates of grade three or higher adverse events (AEs) and a limited number of treatment discontinuations due to adverse events were observed with TAR-200. The most common AEs were pollakiuria (34.8 percent), micturition urgency (34.8 percent), dysuria (26.1 percent), and noninfective cystitis (21.7 percent) in C2; pruritus (20.8 percent) and diarrhea (20.8 percent) occurred in patients in C3. Seven patients in C2 (30.4 percent) and two patients in C3 (8.3 percent) had AEs that were grade three or higher.
"Our ambition is to improve the lives of patients living with non-muscle and muscle-invasive bladder cancers and redefine the treatment of this disease in the future," said Christopher Cutie, M.D., Vice President, Disease Area Leader, Bladder Cancer, Janssen Research & Development, LLC. "With the innovative TAR-200 intravesical drug delivery system, we are committed to advancing bladder cancer treatment across the spectrum of this disease, and we look forward to providing further updates from our robust SunRISe clinical program."
Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States, with more than 80,000 patients diagnosed annually, and is the tenth most common cancer worldwide, with more than 600,000 patients diagnosed each year.6,7 Bladder cancer occurs when cells in the bladder tissue grow uncontrollably, often forming a tumor that can then spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancers are limited to the urothelium, the innermost layer of the bladder, and may be less aggressive than muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a type of cancer that arises from the muscular layer of the bladder or has grown beyond the urothelium and is more likely to spread to other parts of the body.8
About SunRISe-1
SunRISe-1 (NCT04640623) is a Phase 2 randomized, parallel-assignment, open-label clinical study evaluating the safety and efficacy of TAR-200 in combination with cetrelimab, TAR-200 alone, or cetrelimab alone for BCG-unresponsive HR-NMIBC CIS patients who are ineligible for, or decline, radical cystectomy. Participants are randomized to one of three cohorts: treatment with TAR-200 in combination with cetrelimab (C1), TAR-200 alone (C2), or cetrelimab alone (C3). The primary endpoint is CR rate at any time point. Secondary endpoints include DOR, OS, pharmacokinetics, quality of life, safety, and tolerability.
About TAR-200
TAR-200 is an investigational drug delivery system, enabling controlled release of gemcitabine into the bladder, increasing dwell time and local drug exposure. The safety and efficacy of TAR-200 are being evaluated in Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer in SunRISe-2 and SunRISe-4 and NMIBC in SunRISe-1 and SunRISe-3.
About Cetrelimab
Administered intravenously, cetrelimab is an investigational programmed cell death receptor-1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibody being studied to treat bladder cancer, prostate cancer, melanoma, and multiple myeloma as part of a combination treatment. Cetrelimab is also being evaluated in multiple other combination regimens across the Janssen Oncology portfolio.
About High-risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
High-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR-NMIBC) is a type of non-invasive bladder cancer that is more likely to recur or spread beyond the lining of the bladder, called the urothelium, and progress to invasive bladder cancer compared to low-risk NMIBC. HR-NMIBC makes up 15-44 percent of patients with NMIBC and is characterized by a high-grade, large tumor size, presence of multiple tumors, and CIS. Radical cystectomy is currently recommended for NMIBC patients who fail BCG therapy, with over 90 percent cancer-specific survival if performed before muscle-invasive progression. Given that NMIBC typically affects older patients, many may be unwilling or unfit to undergo radical cystectomy. The high rates of recurrence and progression can pose significant morbidity and distress for these patients.9
About the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding product development and the potential benefits and treatment impact of TAR-200 or cetrelimab. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Janssen Research & Development, LLC; Janssen Biotech, Inc., and/or Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: challenges and uncertainties inherent in product research and development, including the uncertainty of clinical success and of obtaining regulatory approvals; uncertainty of commercial success; competition, including technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges to patents; changes in behavior and spending patterns of purchasers of health care products and services; changes to applicable laws and regulations, including global health care reforms; and trends toward health care cost containment. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson & Johnson's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023, including in the sections captioned "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and in Johnson & Johnson's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com or on request from Johnson & Johnson. None of Janssen Research & Development, Janssen Biotech, Inc., the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies nor Johnson & Johnson undertakes to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments.
* Dr. Daneshmand has not been paid for any media work.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister vowed Thursday to support higher production at the nation’s coal mines in order to bring down heating and energy prices that have soared amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine and the European Union’s efforts to reduce its dependency on Russian energy sources.
However, the pledge that Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki made in parliament goes against Poland’s climate change obligations and the gradual steps it is taking to reduce the production and use of coal in order to fight global warming.
But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and EU bans on some Russian energy sources have led to sudden shortages of coal and accelerated the rise of fuel prices. Governments across Europe are looking for other sources of fuel and energy.
The cost of coal has gone up 100% in Poland in the past 12 months, leading to widespread anxiety because one in every three households here is heated by coal. Overall, Poland relies on coal for almost 70% of its energy needs, a far higher percentage than any other of the EU’s 27 nations.
“We will introduce a program of increased coal extraction in Poland’s collieries,” Morawiecki said.
The Polish government’s aim is to reduce the fossil fuel’s prices ahead of the next heating season to the level they “were at before the sudden rise that was linked to the embargo on Russia. We will do this,” Morawiecki said.
In fact, energy prices in Europe had been rising months before Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Poland said in the first four month of 2022, some 19 million tons of coal were produced in Poland’s mines, which was some 155,000 tons more than at the same time last year.
Poland insists that it’s departure from coal, of which it has rich deposits, must be slower than for other European countries because it has not yet developed enough renewable energy sources. Coal mining is also a big employment industry in Poland
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HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski gave Atlanta and NASCAR a rare clean last-lap battle.
For a change there were no late wreck.
No overtime.
Just a clean finish between hard racers.
Logano dominated early and then passed Keselowski on the final lap to win NASCAR’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday and end the early season domination of Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports.
Logano won the pole and led a strong showing of three straight Team Penske drivers in qualifying, but Keselowski looked like the Ford driver to beat late in the race. Keselowski had help from Corey LaJoie, but Logano got a push from Christopher Bell that proved decisive on the final lap.
“It was lane versus lane, that’s what it was, inside versus outside,” Logano said, adding it was natural to expect that conflict would inevitably lead to contact.
“Yeah, because it happens just about every time,” Logano said of Cup drivers propensity to wreck late in races.
Bell finished third in a Toyota and LaJoie finished a career-best fourth in a Chevrolet.
“The first win of the season always feels better,” said Logano, the reigning Cup champion, who led 141 of the 260 laps.
Logano’s win ended a streak of four consecutive victories by Chevrolet to open the NASCAR Cup season, including back-to-back wins by William Byron of Hendrick.
Pushed by his Team Penske teammates Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric, Logano passed Keselowski to regain the lead with 34 laps to go. Keselowski regained the lead to setup the last-lap drama.
“The bottom row came with a huge run,” said Keselowski. “I don’t know how and I thought I had it blocked and Joey just kept shaking and his car didn’t stall out. I couldn’t get the push down the back. We were right there. I’m glad a Ford won. It was a heck of a battle.”
It was Logano’s first win at the track he calls his second home. Logano is from Middletown, Connecticut. He calls NASCAR’s facility in Loudon, New Hampshire his home track, but Logano’s family moved to Georgia when he was a child. He competed in Legends races at Atlanta Motor Speedway as a child who dreamed of driving on the big track.
“We’ve been so close so many times here and to finally get a win here means so much,” he said.
After no cautions during the second stage, the competition — and crashes — picked up late in the race.
Kevin Harvick, who won in Atlanta in 2001, 2018 and 2020, was leading late when he lost control while being pushed by Ross Chastain. Replays indicated Chastain’s Chevrolet didn’t hit Harvick’s Ford, but Harvick’s spin caused a major crash.
“I think he was just so close to me he caught me right in the corner,” Harvick said of Chastain. “The way he came from right to left took the car away from me.”
Another wreck involving the leaders followed 20 laps later when Aric Almirola blew a tire, causing a spin that also took out Kyle Larson and Daniel Suarez.
Hendrick Motorsports’ four drivers had fill-in crew chiefs following the largest combined fine on one team in series history for modifying air-deflecting pieces last weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Hendrick was issued a combined $400,000 in fines along with four-race suspensions for the crew chiefs.
ELLIOTT PLANS JULY HOMECOMING
Chase Elliott, the Georgia native who won last summer’s race at his home track, continues to recover in Colorado from a broken tibia suffered while snowboarding month.
Elliott posted regrets on his Twitter account for being unable to participate in Sunday’s race: “This is gonna be a tough one today not being in atl for obvious reasons, but I can’t wait to see everyone down there in July!”
When Hendrick Motorsports tweeted to Elliott “Not the same without you here,” Elliott replied with hopes he would return “hopefully sooner than later my friends.”
NEW, LONGER PIT ROAD
The pit road entry has been moved to the start of turn 3 from the previous entry point at turn 4. That makes pit road much longer, about half the length of the 1.54-mile track. The longer pit road was designed to give drivers more time to decelerate instead of having to slow down while still on the track, creating possible wrecks.
Blaney was penalized for speeding off pit road in stage 2.
HOT-LANTA
Chilly weather forced fans and drivers to bundle up. The temperature for the start of the race was 45 degrees, with wind adding to the chill. Harvick, wearing a hood, and other drivers complained about the cold weather while standing on the track and waiting for the race to begin.
ODDS AND ENDS
Atlanta Motor Speedway announced a multi-year contract extension with Quaker State for its July 9 race. Quaker State also will be the primary sponsor for Daniel Suarez’s car in Atlanta’s summer race as well as in Richmond on April 2. … Tyler Reddick started 16th and finished fifth after pre-race concerns he was sick and might not be able to compete in his Toyota. Reddick was excused from the pre-race drivers’ meeting. John Hunter Nemechek, who finished eighth in Saturday night’s Xfinity race, was available to fill in if Reddick couldn’t complete the race.
UP NEXT
The NASCAR Cup series moves to Austin, Texas and the Circuit of the Americas next Sunday. Chastain scored his first career Cup win on the road course last year.
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Statewide plan released to address Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - A statewide plan to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia was released Thursday for the next five years with five main goals for how South Carolina plans to address the growing impact of the disease throughout the state.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the South Carolina Department on Aging’s Alzheimer’s Resource Coordination Center created the plan by publishing the South Carolina Statewide Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementia.
The plan serves as a blueprint for how health care systems, long-term care providers, state agencies, community partners and people and families impacted by dementia will continue to address the growing crisis of dementia throughout South Carolina, according to DHEC.
The plan outlines five goals, paired with specific objectives to help accomplish them. The goals include:
- Improving knowledge, understanding and awareness of ADRD by educating and empowering all South Carolinians
- Supporting policy and advocacy efforts that improve the health and well-being of all people in South Carolina
- Improving the quality of ADRD care to ensure all people in South Carolina are able to access the resources, health care and support they need for reducing risks and all other issues related to ADRD
- Improving, expanding and developing multidimensional support and health promotion programs for professional and family caregivers and care partners
- Improving access to and coordination and use of ADRD data and resources statewide
After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention passed the Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act in 2018, DHEC was one of 18 state health departments to receive funding.
The legislation is designed to increase early detection and diagnosis, reduce risks, prevent avoidable hospitalizations and support dementia caregiving.
As required under the CDC grant, DHEC’s Division of Injury and Substance Abuse Prevention began the process of developing the five-year statewide strategic plan in 2021.
At least 111,818 people are currently living with ADRD in South Carolina, according to the SC Alzheimer’s Disease Registry.
In 2015, South Carolina had the highest Alzheimer’s death rate in America, and it remains in the top 5 causes of death in South Carolina.
DHEC issued the following statement on the plan:
While we understand that the number of people impacted by ADRD increases every year, we hope that this plan will help create the infrastructure and accountability necessary to build dementia-capable programs and services for the growing number of people impacted. The objectives and strategies outlined in the plan will also allow DHEC and our partners to promote risk reduction and early detection and diagnosis of ADRD.
Several chronic conditions have been identified by experts as “modifiable risk factors” such as hypertension, diabetes, mid-life obesity, and smoking, and these conditions have been found to be associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment and possibly dementia. Evidence suggests that when people address these health factors in advance, they may be able to reduce the risk of dementia or delay by up to 40 percent.
The plan also addresses several ways we can improve access to early diagnosis. The CDC states that although there is not a cure for ADRD, early detection and diagnosis is still important. Having a formal diagnosis allows people living with ADRD to have access to treatments and support services, build a care team, and potentially have access to clinical trials.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The family of an Indianapolis woman is asking the community for help after her body was found in Illinois.
DNA confirmed remains found in a wooded area in Mount Vernon, Illinois in March are those of 20-year-old Keriaye Winfrey.
Keriaye had been missing since January. For five months, her family hoped and prayed for a miracle - her safe return.
"She was very outgoing, funny, very caring," said Keriaye's aunt, Kyria Pence Winfrey.
Two weeks ago, they received the terrible news. Illinois police identified the remains found in March as Keriaye.
"We were hoping it wasn't her. Unfortunately, it was, and it just set us back when we first heard about it and it was just another blow to the gut," Kyria said
According to Kyria, Keriaye's brother had recently passed and she was driving through Mount Vernon to take his remains to California.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is still investigating how she died.
"It's awful how they did my niece," said Kyria. "It was so awful for a person to do a young lady like that."
Now, the family is focused on bringing Keriaye home and they're asking the community for help them do it. They have started a fundraiser online to help with the costs of getting Keriaye's remains back to Indianapolis and to lay her to rest.
" Yai Yai was an amazing person. She had a very bright future ahead of her. For somebody to just take her life like that is not cool at all," said Kyria.
What other people are reading: | 2022-05-14T00:07:58+00:00 | wthr.com | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-family-seeks-answers-in-keriaye-winfrey-death/531-6d51dc5f-214e-4e30-a451-e62c0d6f782e |
Plans to send U.S. forces back into Ukraine to guard the recently reopened American Embassy in Kyiv are “underway at a relatively low level,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said Monday.
The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that officials are mulling plans to send special forces to Kyiv to guard the U.S. Embassy. The effort is a delicate one as it requires balancing the safety of American diplomats while avoiding what Russia could see as an escalation.
“Some of the things that may have been out there in the media, those are planning efforts that are underway at a relatively low level,” Milley told reporters at the Pentagon, seeming to refer to the Journal’s report.
Such plans “have not yet made it to [Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin] or myself for that matter, for refinement of courses of action and what’s needed,” he noted.
Milley added that any reintroduction of U.S. forces into Ukraine would require a presidential decision.
“We’re a ways away from anything like that. We’re still developing courses of action, and none of that has been presented yet to the secretary,” he said.
The Biden administration last week reopened the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv after closing it ahead of Russia’s Feb. 24 attack on Ukraine.
The embassy’s security currently comes from the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service, the Journal reported.
President Biden has consistently pledged no U.S. troops will be sent into Ukraine to help forces there, though there are thousands of service members based just outside its borders in countries including Poland and Romania.
Milley said there are now about 102,000 American troops based in Europe, a more than 30 percent increase since the war began.
“Last fall the United States military had about 78,000 in [U.S. European Command] — Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Space Force,” Milley said. “In a few short months, we bolstered that by over 30 percent.” | 2022-05-23T22:25:55+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/pentagon-working-on-plans-to-send-troops-to-protect-us-embassy-in-kyiv/ |
Northeast digs out from winter storm, faces power outages
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Parts of New England and New York were digging out of a nor’easter Wednesday that caused tens of thousands of power outages, numerous school cancellations and whiteout conditions on the roads.
The storm began Monday night and lasted throughout Tuesday, dumping as much as 3 feet (91 centimeters) of snow and gusty winds before moving on. Others got just a few inches or a wintry mix. More high winds and below-normal temperatures were in Wednesday’s forecast before a warm-up later in the week.
Some of the highest snow totals reported were 35 inches (89 cm) in Peterborough, New Hampshire, and in Ashby, Massachusetts, about 15 miles away (24 kilometers), the National Weather Service said. At least 2 feet (60 cm) of snow fell in parts of northern New York and the Catskill Mountains, with Indian Lake in New York’s Adirondack Mountains recording 31 inches (79 cm).
About 220,000 customers in the region were without power Wednesday morning, according to the PowerOutage.us tracking site.
“We are still expecting this to be a multiday restoration effort,” Unitil spokesperson Alec O’Meara said. Crews from New York and Pennsylvania arrived to help bring back power in parts of Massachusetts and help assess damage from trees and downed lines.
There were concerns about roofs weighed down by the snow. An inflatable sports arena dome collapsed in Goffstown, New Hampshire, which received about 15 inches (38 cm) of snow. It wasn’t immediately known whether anyone was inside at the time or if there were any injuries.
Several cows were killed when a barn collapsed at a dairy farm in Dracut, Massachusetts. The owners of Shaw Farm said in a statement Tuesday that they “experienced one of life’s unexpected challenges,” adding that no staff members were hurt.
During the worst of the storm Tuesday, about 2,100 flights traveling to, from or within the U.S. were canceled, with Boston and New York City area airports seeing the highest number of scrubbed flights, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. Numerous schools had been closed; many were running on a delayed schedule Wednesday.
As residents in the Northeast dealt with the storm’s aftermath, forecasters warned of more flooding and potentially damaging winds as a new atmospheric river pushed into a swamped California. So far this winter, California has been battered by 10 previous atmospheric rivers, long plumes of moisture from the Pacific Ocean, as well as powerful storms fueled by arctic air that produced blizzard conditions.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-15T12:49:27+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/2023/03/15/northeast-digs-out-winter-storm-faces-power-outages/ |
Rangers put Miller on IL, bring up Josh Smith for MLB debut
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed versatile infielder/outfielder Brad Miller on the 10-day injured list. The team then called up Josh Smith from Triple-A Round Rock to make his big league debut Monday night against Tampa Bay. Miller was put on the IL with right hip impingement after being removed in from Sunday’s game at Oakland with tightness in his hip. Texas also recalled outfielder Zach Reks from Round Rock. Hard-throwing right-hander reliever Albert Abreu was designated for assignment. Smith was acquired from the Yankees in the six-player trade last July that sent slugger Joey Gallo to New York. | 2022-05-31T00:41:09+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2022/05/30/rangers-put-miller-on-il-bring-up-josh-smith-for-mlb-debut/ |
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Saura, Spain’s celebrated filmmaker whose career spanned over seven decades during which he earned three Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Language Film has died. He was 91.
Spain’s Cinema Academy said Saura died Friday, a day before he was to receive an honorary Goya award for his prolific career.
Saura was a popular director among arthouse cinema enthusiasts.
He had earned international recognition for his 1965 movie “La Caza″ (The Hunt) which was awarded the Silver Bear at the International Berlin Film Festival. He later earned another two Silver Bear awards for his work.
While Spain was under the rule of dictator Gen. Francisco Franco until his death in 1975, Saura’s work tried to evade censorship while addressing social issues that where unpalatable to the ruling regime.
Saura’s three films that earned Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Language Film included “Mamá cumple 100 años″ in 1979, ”Carmen″ in 1984 and ″Tango″ in 1999.
Saura focused in recent years on traditional music, producing several movies featuring flamenco singers and dancers, as well as fado or jota, the traditional song and dance of his birthplace, the Aragon region.
Spanish film star Antonio Banderas was among a host of artists who mourned Saura’s loss.
“With Carlos Saura, a very important part of the history of Spanish cinema dies. He leaves behind him an indispensable work for deep reflection on the behavior of the human being,” Banderas said.
Saura was active until his final days. His most recent film documentary about the origins and evolution of plastic arts “Las paredes hablan″ was released in movie theaters a week ago. ”It shows his tireless activity and his love for work until the last moment″, the Film Academy said in a message, describing him as a fundamental and irreplaceable filmmaker in the history of Spanish cinema. | 2023-02-11T06:21:52+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-spanish-filmmaker-carlos-saura-dies-at-91/ |
(CNN) — In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling with outstanding debt.
The decision was 6-3 with Chief Justice John Roberts writing for the conservative supermajority.
Republican-led states and conservatives challenging the program say it amounts to an unlawful attempt to erase an estimated $430 billion of federal student loan debt under the guise of the pandemic.
Roberts said the Biden administration and Secretary of Education rewrote the law.
“The Secretary’s comprehensive debt cancellation plan cannot fairly be called a waiver – it not only nullifies existing provisions, but augments and expands them dramatically,” Roberts wrote. “However broad the meaning of ‘waive or modify,’ that language cannot authorize the kind of exhaustive rewriting of the statute that has taken place here.”
The White House sought to use the HEROES Act authority to waive the debt.
Roberts said the government needed direct authorization from Congress.
“The question here is not whether something should be done; it is who has the authority to do it.”
The liberal dissenters said the majority is basically making political decisions.
“The Court acts as though it is an arbiter of political and policy disputes, rather than of cases and controversies,” Justice Elena Kagan wrote.
She accused the court of “once again” substituting “itself for Congress and the Executive Branch – and the hundreds of millions of people they represent – in making this Nation’s most important, as well as most contested, policy decisions.”
The court’s decision means that borrowers targeted by Biden’s plan will receive no relief. Monthly payment obligations that were paused during the Covid-19 pandemic will be due starting in October.
The White House has said that it received 26 million applications to the program before a lower court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction in November, and that 16 million of those applications had been approved for relief.
The plan would have assisted borrowers who make less than $125,000 a year ($250,000 for households) in 2020 or 2021. He argued the relief program was necessary in order to avoid a surge in defaults or delinquencies for those impacted by Covid who have outstanding loans.
‘Major questions doctrine’ and executive power
The ruling is “another expansion of the so-called ‘major questions doctrine,’ which allows federal judges to strike down any federal policy of ‘economic or political significance’ because Congress wasn’t sufficiently clear in authorizing the policy,” said Steve Vladeck, CNN Supreme Court analyst and professor at the University of Texas School of Law.
Kagan, joined by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson, raged against the court’s ruling and the broader trend of decisions from the conservative majority that limited executive branch discretion under a legal doctrine known as the “major questions doctrine.”
Kagan called the legal theory – which says Congress must speak specifically when giving executive branch agencies the authority to take aggressive actions of major economic of political consequence – “judicially manufactured” and “made-up” doctrine.
Her dissent raised the possibility the doctrine is on track to be wielded against landmark government programs like Medicare.
“Today’s decision thus moves the goalposts for triggering the major-questions doctrine,” she wrote. “Who knows – by next year, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may be found unable to implement the Medicare program under a broad delegation because of his actions’ (enormous) ‘economic impact.”
This story has been updated with additional details.
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 3:29AM MST until December 31 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT…Snow, heavy at times above 6000 feet MSL. Light to
moderate, mixed precipitation below 6000 feet MSL. Total snow
accumulations above 6000 feet 8 to 15 inches with 2 to 5 inches
below 6000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may produce
blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE…Mountains south of Burley.
* WHEN…From 5 AM Friday to 11 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be difficult to impossible at times
across mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact
the morning and evening commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. | 2022-12-30T11:48:40+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/weather/alerts-weather/2022/12/30/winter-storm-warning-issued-december-30-at-329am-mst-until-december-31-at-1100am-mst-by-nws-pocatello-id-2/ |
The amount of time between planes landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport might seem prosaic to the untrained eye, but there’s a lot more going on than a pilot negotiating the gentle return to earth of hundreds of tons of metal. Every millisecond that passes is tied to a new technology touted as a partial solution to two intractable problems (albeit of wildly divergent importance).
We’re of course talking about airport delays and global warming.
A technology called Intelligent Approach, or IA, is constantly working to tighten the space between incoming aircraft as they approach Pearson. It’s one of a number of new systems aimed at chipping away at the carbon footprint of an inherently dirty industry: commercial aviation.
Aircraft that rely on jet fuel aren’t going away anytime soon. While biofuels are slowly growing in use, scaling them to make a major dent in airplane emissions is arguably a long way off. And the battery technology necessary to even consider electric airliners is much more elusive. So commercial aviation says it’s looking to lop off emissions where it can — from the routes aircraft take to the time they spend circling airports, sitting on the tarmac or idling at the gate. All of that time wastes fuel and spews carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
It may seem like any cut in emissions is a good thing, but that may not be the case. Critics worry such technologies are a kind of airline greenwashing, inviting consumers to feel less guilty about air travel when they still should. Worse, there are fears these efforts might distract from the real solution.
“For the longest time, aviation as a sector has managed emissions by spreading discourses that, at some point in the future, the issues will be resolved,” says Stefan Gössling, a professor of tourism research at Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden. “[But] we have not come any closer to a break in emissions.” Airlines “all know that if they engage with the real issue, which is new fuels, they simply couldn’t afford it.”
Carbon emissions from aviation make up more than 2% of the global total. And because passengers, flights and distances are all increasing, it’s one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gases. All of this has put more pressure on airlines and airports to decarbonize.
Which brings us back to chipping away at the margins.
IA began as a collaborative effort between airports, air navigation service providers and airlines. When in 2014 researchers showed runway capacity could be increased by using flexible, time-based separations of approaching aircraft as opposed to fixed distances, the idea was born. In 2015, air navigation service provider NATS and technology provider Leidos teamed up to develop the software, first testing it at London Heathrow Airport.
The makers of IA say its mission is to land planes with more frequency and minimize delays, thus reducing fuel burn. It addresses part of a complex aviation puzzle made up of hundreds of operations across arrivals, departures and surface traffic, all of which can cause delays and thus more fuel to be burned.
Since many problems arise when filling an aircraft with fuel, food, luggage and people, or taxiing to and from the runway, there’s always uncertainty in flight schedules; something as simple as a passenger with a dog too big for its carrier can have knock-on effects. While airlines factor this in by adding buffers to flight times, it doesn’t always help: Around 20% of flights are delayed or canceled each year. The financial impact spreads through the economy as lost time, money and opportunity — for airlines, passengers and companies. But its effect on the environment is worse: Backlogs force aircraft to stack up overhead or linger in the taxiways — with their engines on.
For its part, IA’s methodology is pretty straightforward. It takes into account the aircraft type and current weather conditions to calculate the minimum separation between two incoming aircraft. This involves predicting the “compression” that occurs between each pair of aircraft as the lead plane decelerates to its landing speed.
At most airports, the distance between aircraft A, as it makes its final approach, and aircraft B, next in line, is determined by aircraft size. The larger A is, the more turbulence it creates; the larger B is, the more turbulence it can handle. If you have an Airbus A380 with four jet engines followed by a small Beechcraft King Air, the separation needs to be large.
But this fails to account for variables such as wind speed and direction. It doesn’t acknowledge, for instance, that in a headwind the wake behind aircraft A dissipates faster, allowing for a smaller separation. Using radar and aircraft flight data, IA monitors aircraft as they begin their approach. On a calm day, A and B might need to be kept apart by 3 nautical miles (3.45 statute miles), but in a headwind that can be reduced to around 2.7 nautical miles.
Now in active use at Heathrow, IA enables up to two additional landings per hour in calm conditions and reduces circling time by around 4,784 hours each year, airport officials say. In doing so, it’s saving an estimated 14,442 tons of fuel consumption, or 46,000 tons of CO2.
“If we can deliver close to the same landing rate on a windy day as we can on a calm day, then we can ensure that each aircraft lands as close as possible to its arrival time,” explains Ben Sandford, one of IA’s product managers.
There is a dirty irony here. Using IA, airlines and airports can maximize their capacity for a fraction of the cost of building another runway. This means more planes can fly, burning more fuel and adding more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Pearson joined Heathrow as a user of IA this year, and Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is to join them in 2023.
At four other airports in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, officials have turned to IntellAct, an Israeli startup that uses CCTV to detect delays caused by cleaning, refueling and restocking of airplanes. Should IntellAct detect any one of these processes is taking too long, it suggests a workaround. If the fuel truck is behind schedule, for instance, IntellAct will recommend refueling take place while boarding passengers.
“A lot of delays can be mitigated with better planning and better communications,” says founder Udi Segall. “If airlines are reacting in real time, then it’s already too slow.”
But it’s not just private enterprise that’s getting into the act. The Federal Aviation Administration is installing software developed by NASA that coordinates schedules of all airport departures.
When a plane is ready to leave, pilots use its engines to taxi toward the runway. Because jet engines aren’t optimized for ground use, the fuel used on the ground is substantial. During a standard 15-minute taxi, a Boeing 747 can burn more than a ton of it. So rather than have planes line up in a physical queue, NASA’s Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 software, or ATD-2, creates a virtual line, such that time normally spent burning fuel on the taxiway is spent at the gate, engines off.
ATD-2 was first tested at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. Over four years there, NASA says the software saved almost 6,000 hours of engine run time, and as much or more than 1 million gallons of fuel. These savings were compounded by a reduction in engine maintenance costs. It also reduced flight delays by 933.6 hours and saved an estimated $4.5 million in value of time.
The system went live at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport last month, with the FAA saying it “will continue activations at dozens more airports in the coming months and years.”
More than 25 airlines have also turned to WheelTug, a device built into the nose-wheel to allow aircraft to push away from the gate without the need for a traditional tug powered by fossil fuels. Not only does it save between six and nine minutes of time per flight, but it can add around two extra flights per gate, according to tests performed at Mumbai International Airport.
But the biggest savings in commercial aviation emissions come from flight. There, too, companies are nibbling around the edges.
Last year, Alaska Airlines signed up with Airspace Intelligence, a Silicon Valley startup whose Flyways platform enables dispatchers to optimize routes between origin and destination. Controllers can use the software to more accurately incorporate weather, traffic volume and airspace constraints into their decisions.
Traditionally, a controller files the proposed route with a regulator around 45 minutes before take off, basing it on what the airspace is like at that particular moment. In some territories, flight paths are tightly prescribed, but U.S. airspace is generally open. The goal is normally to get the flight there as quickly as possible.
What Flyways does is evaluate a trajectory based on what the airspace is going to be like when the aircraft is flying through it. If, for example, a storm is forecast over New York when the aircraft will be there, the platform might avoid it. It will also optimize the route according to the wind direction, saving fuel.
The recommendation also takes into account surrounding air traffic, seeking to ensure not that the flight arrives early, but that it arrives at a time likely to cause the fewest delays in the wider aviation network.
“What is most valuable to an airline is not how fast a flight arrives, but that it arrives in a reliable way,” says Phillip Buckendorf, co-founder of Airspace Intelligence. In 12 months with Flyways, Alaska Airlines says it has saved an average of 2.7 minutes per flight and more than 6,500 tons of CO2 compared to flights not using the technology. That’s the equivalent of more than 17 million miles driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle.
But Gössling urges caution about relying on these technologies to meaningfully erode aviation’s ballooning environmental impact. They address the least harmful phases of the flight: taxiing, takeoff, approach and landing. At best, he estimates, efficient routing will reduce total emissions by 10%, and eradicating holding patterns will remove around 1%.
Indeed, he says their purported benefits extend no further than local air pollution because any wider gains are erased by growing passenger numbers, which are forecast to double before 2037. Instead of focusing on reducing the taxi times and separation between incoming flights, the focus should be on minimizing emissions when aircraft are in full flight, Gössling says.
As admirable as they may be in a vacuum, these new platforms will promote a net increase in aviation emissions because they make flying more efficient and attractive, he warns. “We are talking about the most energy-intensive form of consumption.” Gössling says. “None of these technologies, even in combination, will cut emissions from aviation to the necessary amount if the sector continues to grow.” | 2022-11-24T07:14:45+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/commercial-aviation-built-on-pollution-is-getting-a-tiny-bit-greener/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Best educational games for Math Playground fans
Math Playground came out in 2002, and has since provided kids of all ages an excellent way to learn new math concepts using fun games. However, some parents may not want their kids to look at a computer screen all day. Luckily, there are tons of fun math games out there that make learning just as fun as the games on the Math Playground website. If you’re in the market for a new math game for your child, it’s a good idea to compare some of the most popular games for the best fit.
Best math games
Learning Resources Sum Swamp Game
This exciting board game asks learners to travel through a swamp, where they solve math problems and meet wacky creatures along the way. Learning Resources designed Sum Swamp for kids five and older, and up to four players can join in on the fun. Rather than using regular dice, the game has a third six-sided-die with three subtraction signs and three addition signs. The players must solve the equation to determine how many spaces they can move forward during their turn. This game offers a fun way to improve addition and subtraction skills.
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Educational Insights 1-2-3 Froggies Game
This math game is perfect for younger children learning how to count. In the 1-2-3 Froggies game, children roll dice and then count the number of flies showing. The first player to find a card with the matching number of frogs wins that round. This easy-to-understand game is an excellent way for children ages 3 and older to learn how to count quickly.
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Proof! – The Fast-Paced Game of Mental Math Magic
In this math game, players race to find equations amongst the nine cards laid out on the table. When a player finds an equation, they shout the answer, show their work and then add the solved card to their hand. The player with the most cards in their hand by the end wins the game. This fast-paced math game is a great way to teach kids to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
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Educational Insights MathShark Electronic Math Game
This electronic game has eight skill levels, making it perfect for kids of all ages. The MathShark displays mathematical equations to your child and gives them the ability to punch in the answer to move to the next round. This fun device helps children learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions and even percentages. Some parents felt that the screen was too dark, while others liked the dimmer screen.
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School Zone Math War Multiplication Game
This reimagined version of the classic card game War gives kids a chance to practice multiplying numbers while trying to beat their opponent. The cards are relatively large, making them easy to see and hold. If you as a parent or caretaker are familiar with the rules of War, this is an excellent game to play with a child.
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If your child is a fan of the famous “PJ Masks” series, they’ll love this interactive phone. This device provides several educational games, including math. Kids play by either using the buttons on the phone or voice commands. The VTech PJ Masks Phone also includes a photo gallery and allows children to learn more about the various characters in the show.
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Learning Resources Math Mat Challenge Game
The Math Mat Challenge Game is perfect for when you want your kid to get up and exercise their mind and body. In this game, the device says an equation out loud. Players then have to find and step on the correct answer on the mat. If your kid needs to hear the question again, they can step on the question mark to repeat it.
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This stylish math game is great for kids that love a challenge. In Prime Climb, players each have two pawns they use to try to get to the number 101 at the center of the board. Players begin each turn by rolling two 12-sided-dice. They then choose how they want to apply the numbers on the dice to the number to move their piece on the game board. For example, suppose a player rolls a two and a five, and their game piece is currently on the number seven spot. In that case, they could add two to seven and move to the number nine spot on the board. They could also add a five to the seven, multiply the seven by two or five or even subtract or divide. However, because players can’t go past 101, the game really challenges players to develop unexpected ways to get to the center of the board.
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Melissa & Doug K’s Kids Fish & Count Game
This unique math toy offers multiple ways for your child to play and learn. One side of the board has numbers, and the other side has shapes, making it perfect for young children learning how to count or match shapes. The end of the fishing line has hook-and-loop tape that attaches to the fish in the pool — once a player catches a fish, they should count to the number noted on the fish, then place it in the correct spot. Some parents felt that the hook-and-loop tape didn’t stick to the fish as well as it should have.
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Educational Insights Math Whiz Electronic Math Game
The Math Whiz Electronic Math Game features three different modes of play and eight different skill levels. Kids can take it slow with simple math equations. If they want to step it up, they can use timed rounds or play the exciting “drill mode,” which becomes more difficult with each round.
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WHO chief advises reducing sex partners to avoid monkeypox
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday advised men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider reducing their sexual partners “for the moment” following the U.N. health agency declaring the escalating outbreaks in multiple countries to be a global emergency.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 98% of the monkeypox cases detected since the outbreaks emerged in May have been among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. He called for those at risk to take steps to protect themselves.
“That means making safe choices for yourself and others, for men who have sex with men,” Tedros said. “This includes, for the moment, reducing your number of sexual partners.”
Infectious individuals should isolate and avoid gatherings involving close, physical contact, while people should get contact details for any new sexual partners in case they need to follow up later, the WHO chief said.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not suggested that men who have sex with men reduce their sexual partners, only that they avoid skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that could be monkeypox.
WHO officials emphasized that monkeypox can infect anyone in close contact with a patient or their contaminated clothing or bedsheets. The U.N. health agency has warned that the disease could be more severe in vulnerable populations like children or pregnant women.
To date, more than 19,000 cases have been reported in more than 75 countries; deaths have only been reported in Africa.
“We know very clearly that one of the main modes of exposure for this particular illness is through direct contact, close contact, skin-to-skin contact, possibly even face-to-face contact, exposure to droplets or virus that may be in the mouth,” Dr. Rosamund Lewis, WHO’s technical lead for monkeypox, said.
Andy Seale, a WHO adviser on HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections, said experts have determined the current monkeypox outbreak is “clearly transmitted during sex,” but he said they have not yet concluded whether it’s a sexually transmitted infection.
Dr. Hugh Adler, who treats monkeypox patients in the U.K., said monkeypox was being transmitted during sex and that sexual networks and anonymous sex with untraceable partners were facilitating its spread.
“It’s just as likely that monkeypox was always capable of transmitting and presenting like this, but it hadn’t been formally reported or so widespread before,” he said.
Last week, British authorities issued new guidance advising doctors that people with just one or two lesions might be infectious with monkeypox, potentially complicating efforts to stop transmission.
The European Union’s health commissioner urged the bloc’s 27 member nations Wednesday to step up their efforts to tackle outbreaks in the EU, which she called “the epicenter of detected cases.”
In a letter to European health ministers obtained by The Associated Press, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides called for a “reinforced, concerted and coordinated action.”
“There is no time for complacency and we need to continue working together to control the outbreak,” she wrote.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-27T17:20:54+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2022/07/27/who-chief-advises-reducing-sex-partners-avoid-monkeypox/ |
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Here are the lineups for Tuesday’s game between the Guardians and Rays.
Where: Progressive Field, 6:10 p.m.
TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians Radio Network.
Teams: Guardians (86-67) vs. Rays (84-69).
Starting pitchers: RHP Hunter Gaddis (0-1, 21.60) vs. RHP Lance Lynn (6-5, 4.07).
GUARDIANS
LF Steven Kwan
SS Amed Rosario.
3B José Ramírez.
1B Josh Naylor.
RF Oscar Gonzalez.
DH Will Brennan.
2B Gabriel Arias.
C Austin Hedges.
CF Myles Straw.
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RAYS
RF Manuel Margot.
LF Randy Arozarena.
SS Wander Franco.
1B Harold Ramirez.
3B Isaac Paredes.
LF David Peralta.
C Christian Bethancourt.
CF Jose Siri.
2B Taylor Walls.
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