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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russia offered weapons for sale on Monday at a biennial arms fair in the United Arab Emirates, ranging from Kalashnikov assault rifles to missile systems — despite facing sanctions from the West over its war on Ukraine.
The event, known as the International Defense Exhibition and Conference and held in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi, underscores how the Gulf Arab federation has sought to embrace Moscow while balancing its ties to the West.
As Russia’s war on Ukraine approaches its first anniversary on Friday, Russian money continues to flood into Dubai’s red-hot real estate market.
Daily flights between the Emirates and Moscow continue as the war grinds on, providing a rare lifeline for both those fleeing conscription and the Russian elite. The U.S. Treasury has already expressed concerns about the amount of Russian cash flowing into the Arabian Peninsula country.
The arms fair typically sees the Emiratis host individuals that could be seen as problematic in the West. Former Sudanese strongman Omar al-Bashir came to the 2017 edition. Chechen regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov, himself now deeply involved in the Ukraine war, came in both 2019 and 2021.
This year’s event drew Libya’s Khalifa Hifter, the commander of the self-styled Libyan National Army who faces a U.S. lawsuit accusing him of orchestrating indiscriminate attacks on civilians and torturing and killing political opponents.
But while not directly acknowledged at this year’s show, the tendrils of Russia’s war on Ukraine could be seen everywhere at the fair Monday.
To reach Russia’s exhibition tent, those attending the fair had to leave Abu Dhabi’s cavernous National Exhibition Center and cross along a skybridge to an outdoor area.
Russian officials delayed Associated Press journalists from going inside their tent as an event was going on, initially without explanation. About an hour later, AP journalists saw Denis Manturov, Russia’s minister of trade and industry, come out of the tent.
Manturov is sanctioned by both the United States and the United Kingdom, with London describing him as being “responsible for overseeing the Russian weapons industry and responsible for equipping mobilized troops” in the war on Ukraine.
Inside, a video screen proclaimed the power of Russian surface-to-air missile systems, like those now being used to strike cities in Ukraine. Salesmen showed off Kalashnikov assault rifles to Emirati troops. Other model missiles sat on display.
Just outside of the tent, Russian Helicopters displayed several of its civilian aircraft, flanked by attractive young women in silver flight caps.
UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was not seen at the opening, which was attended by his brother, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. However, one Russian magazine at the arms fair printed an English edition that carried photos of Sheikh Mohammed smiling and shaking Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hand during an earlier visit to Moscow.
In contrast, a giant armed drone by Baykar was parked next to the Russian tent. The Turkish drone company’s Bayraktar drones have played such a key role in Kyiv campaign against Russia there’s even a song in Ukrainian about the aircraft.
A short walk away, U.S. Army troops showed off a model of a Javelin anti-tank missile, allowing the curious to fire it in a computer simulation.
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Evan Williams of the 2-116th Cavalry Regiment said he and his soldiers had talked to Russian visitors at the fair and others curious about the weapon, which Ukraine has used to deadly effect against Russian armored vehicles.
“You’ve seen people walk by and kind of do a double-take about it,” said Williams of Boise, Idaho. “They come talk to us, ask us questions about it.”
The U.S. Army also had a Patriot missile battery on display at the fair. American forces used the battery in combat for the first time in decades in 2022 to help defend Abu Dhabi against an attack by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Meanwhile, Israel as well had its first full contingent of weapons companies on display, for the first time since the UAE diplomatically recognized the country in 2020. Both Israel and the UAE’s leadership have a deep suspicion about Iran’s intentions, though the UAE has tried to deescalate with Tehran, which now enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels.
Israeli-Emirati ties have warmed even as Israel continues to build settlements on land the Palestinians want for their future state and as more Israeli-Palestinian violence spikes.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ken Starr, a former federal appellate judge and a prominent attorney whose criminal investigation of Bill Clinton led to the president’s impeachment, died Tuesday at age 76, his family said.
In a probe that lasted five years, Starr looked into fraudulent real estate deals involving a long-time Clinton associate, delved into the removal of documents from the office of deputy White House counsel Vincent Foster after his suicide and assembled evidence of Clinton’s sexual encounters with Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern. In 2020, he was recruited to help represent President Donald Trump in the nation’s third impeachment trial.
For many years, Starr’s stellar reputation as a lawyer seemed to place him on a path to the Supreme Court. At age 37, he became the youngest person ever to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. From 1989-93, Starr was the solicitor general in the administration of President George H.W. Bush, arguing 25 cases before the Supreme Court. | 2022-09-13T21:18:19+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Ken-Starr-whose-probe-led-to-Clinton-17439439.php |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Lotto Plus" game were:
08-13-15-34-42-44
(eight, thirteen, fifteen, thirty-four, forty-two, forty-four)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Lotto Plus" game were:
08-13-15-34-42-44
(eight, thirteen, fifteen, thirty-four, forty-two, forty-four) | 2022-11-03T04:10:46+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lotto-Plus-game-17554355.php |
Drew Barrymore is playfully responding to recent remarks made by Hugh Grant that slammed her singing ability.
The 62-year-old English actor recently sat down for an interview with Wired, and reflected on his 2007 romcom with Barrymore, Music & Lyrics.
"Drew Barrymore was in that film with me and I don’t think she’d mind me saying her singing is just horrendous," Grant admitted. "I’ve heard dogs bark better than she sings."
In response, Barrymore took to Instagram to share a playful video of her singing their duet from the film, "Way Back into Love," which Grant and Barrymore sang together for the film.
"Oh, Hugh-bert, Hubert, that's for you," Barrymore said after belting out a few lines. She captioned the post, "#SingForHughGrant JOIN ME."
During his chat with Wired, Grant followed up his remarks with a compliment for Barrymore, telling the publication that once "they tuned her up," Barrymore "sounded way better than me because she's got heart and voice and rock 'n' roll."
Grant's comments about Barrymore come shortly after he took some heat for his awkward, viral red carpet interview with Ashley Graham ahead of Sunday's Oscars ceremony.
The actor seemed to be in no mood to joke around as he chatted with Graham, giving short, glib answers to her questions before finally rolling his eyes at her after the interview.
For more on the fallout from the cringe-worthy interaction, check out the video below.
RELATED CONTENT: | 2023-03-18T11:23:51+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-tonight/drew-barrymore-responds-to-hugh-grant-calling-her-a-horrendous-singer/603-d229c94a-c9d7-4e14-ba01-6f811012f469 |
Online truck parts manufacturer and e-tailer hosts Instagram contest
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce have more than one thing in common, and it's not that they're both professional athletes vying for a championship during the Big Game on February 12. All-Pros Travis Kelce, tight-end for Kansas City, and Jason Kelce, center for Philadelphia, are both investors in RealTruck, Inc., the premier manufacturer and online retailer of aftermarket truck parts and accessories. RealTruck will reward one lucky fan with $10,000 in truck products via its social giveaway on Instagram.
To enter the Big Game Trucket List Giveaway, brand enthusiasts must:
- Follow @RealTruck on Instagram.
- "Like" a RealTruck $10K Giveaway post.
- Share a Trucket List dream—like hunting in the Rockies or rock crawling in Moab—in the comment thread.
Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb, 12. The winner will be randomly selected and contacted via Direct Message on Instagram.
The contest is an extension of RealTruck's "The Trucket List," a life-changing initiative celebrating unsung hometown heroes like Kansas City's Craig Cummings, a firefighter who spends his free time mentoring at-risk youth in Kansas City. RealTruck made dreams come true for three inspirational individuals, creating a series of episodes now streaming on realtruck.com as well as for subscribers of MotorTrend+, MotorTrend's on-demand platform.
RealTruck created its athlete advisory team in 2022, in partnership with Patricof Co., a highly differentiated investment and advisory platform, leveraging the unique relevance of world-class professional athletes to source the most attractive alternative investment opportunities and drive superior returns.
"The Trucket List series showcases our superstar investors finding real heroes in each of their communities—hardworking people with awe-inspiring lives devoted to helping others. It's a heartwarming, emotional look at people who make the world a better place to live and the amazing trucks that help them do it," said Tony Ambroza, chief growth officer at RealTruck. "The Big Game Trucket List Giveaway allows us to continue fulfilling dreams just in time for spring and off-roading season," Ambroza added.
About RealTruck
RealTruck, Inc. is the premier vertically integrated truck, Jeep® and off-road parts and accessories company in North America. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. with over 5,000 employees and 35 locations across North America, the company is an innovative market leading online retailer and manufacturer. Realtruck.com is the ultimate source and digital destination for those who love and live a real truck lifestyle. Fueled by its customer-first mindset, RealTruck, Inc. continuously designs, develops, manufactures, and sells industry-defining products with more than 570 patents and growing. RealTruck Inc.'s portfolio of 28 powerhouse products are #1 or #2 (in U.S. market share) in each of its primary categories. Its extensive omni-channel approach allows RealTruck to serve customers wherever they're searching, researching, and shopping for products online at RealTruck.com or on the Truck Hero Pro Channel, which includes more than 12,000 dealer locations and automotive (OEM) partnerships. RealTruck, Inc. is engineered to deliver a seamless customer journey from idea to installation. For more information, visit realtruck.com.
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Celebrating a Century of Life-Saving Care
BROWNS MILLS, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Deborah Heart and Lung Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking the Hospital's founding in 1922, and subsequent incorporation the following year.
In recognition of this pivotal milestone, Deborah has received numerous State and federal recognitions, including a letter from New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy; a joint New Jersey Senate/Assembly Resolution signed by Nicholas P. Scutari, President of the Senate and Craig J. Coughlin, Speaker of the General Assembly; a Proclamation from the Burlington County Board of Commissioners; and a collective letter from New Jersey's Congressional leaders Senator Robert Menendez, Senator Cory Booker, and Congressman Andy Kim.
"We are delighted that Deborah Heart and Lung Center has received these special recognitions from the Governor, the Legislature, the County Commissioners, and our federal Congressional representatives," said Deborah President and CEO Joseph Chirichella. "One hundred years ago, our founder Dora Moness Shapiro was determined to help those who could not afford the cost of healthcare. Dora was a pioneer in healthcare, recognizing that health disparities create barriers to accessing care. This drive gave rise to a 100-year legacy of caring that has since allowed Deborah to heal 2.3 million patients, reaching patients from every State in the U.S. and from 87 countries throughout the world, without ever billing a patient for care provided at the hospital. These extraordinary statistics prove how one person's dream to make the world a better place can create a powerful surge of immense good."
He added: "Deborah's excellence is built on a combination of innovation in medical advances, clinical research, investment in the future of medicine, embracing new technology, educating physicians and care givers of the future, adhering to the highest ethical and medical standards, and an unwavering commitment to the Deborah team, our community, and our patients. Everyone who has worked here, volunteered at the hospital, or helped fundraise in support of the Deborah mission that allows for equal access for all patients, regardless of ability to pay, has played an important role in Deborah's history. We are all so proud of the hospital we have helped create, and are proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year."
The Deborah Story — 100 Years of Care
Deborah Heart and Lung Center was founded by New York City philanthropist Dora Moness Shapiro in 1922, as a place of healing for tuberculosis (TB) sufferers. Tuberculosis, caused by bacteria and easily spread from person to person, was rampant among New York City's poor largely because of their living and working conditions, which were often cramped, with no indoor plumbing and improper ventilation. At the time, the only relief from TB was fresh air, a high calorie diet, and relaxation, so Shapiro sought a rural location within driving distance of New York City to provide refuge for those less-fortunate individuals who could otherwise not afford this care. Mrs. Shapiro found her hospital in the "healing airs" of the Pine Barrens, purchasing a small group of cottages where a physician was already treating TB patients in Browns Mills, New Jersey. She then hired the physician, and soon Deborah was treating patients.
To fund her founding principle, "there is no price on life," Shapiro in 1923 incorporated the Deborah Jewish Consumptive Relief Society, whose fundraising supported Shapiro's vision that no patient would be turned away from care because they could not pay. One hundred years later, today's Deborah Hospital Foundation -- and its legion of volunteers -- continues this tradition.
Transition to Heart and Lung Specialists
By the 1950s, antibiotics were widely used to treat TB. During a 30-year span, Deborah physicians and staff had become experts in treating diseases of the chest. Building on the Foundation that Shapiro built, Deborah transitioned from a tuberculosis sanatorium to a specialty hospital in 1957.
The hospital's transformation into a world-class specialty heart and lung center was spearheaded by the work of Charles Bailey, MD. Dr. Bailey, a pioneering heart surgeon, performed the first open-heart surgeries in New Jersey on July 28, 1958 on a 36-year-old woman and 3-year-old boy.
In recognition of his revolutionary techniques, Dr. Bailey was featured on the cover of Time magazine in an article titled, "Inside the Heart, Newest Advances in Surgery," which introduced the world to the work being done by Dr. Bailey at Deborah.
Providing Care to the Community
Over time, the hospital grew and expanded from a single cottage, to a 55-acre medical campus, with partner medical practices located in Atlantic, Burlington, Mercer, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey, expanding access to care and adding services that relate to heart and lung disease, including vascular surgery, diabetes care, sleep medicine, wound care and rehabilitation services.
Additional milestones in the hospital's expansion included the creation of a clinical research program in 1981, collaboration on the establishment of an emergency room in 2010, and the construction of a 60,000 square foot, 3-story medical office building in 2018 offering services needed in the community, including physical therapy, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, urgent and primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, pain management and a comprehensive ambulatory surgery center scheduled for opening in late 2022.
Training Future Heart Specialists
Named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, Deborah has trained talented and highly-skilled Fellows since 1965. The program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) includes the training of Fellows in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, and vascular surgery.
Deborah Fellows spend between one and five years in training (depending on the area of focus) and leave Deborah with hands-on practical experience gained by working in a cardiovascular facility that treats over 70,000 outpatients and 4,000 inpatients; and performs 1,600 surgical and 6,000 non-surgical procedures each year.
The Deborah Fellows are part of the future of our country's heart care, training with an organization of clinicians committed to quality and recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) as a leader in cardiac outcomes, and the New Jersey Department of Health for having the lowest risk-adjusted mortality rate in the state for cardiac surgery.
The Next 100 Years
In the tradition of founder Dora Moness Shapiro, Deborah has furthered its commitment to patients in the region, having commenced a $108 million capital investment project. Aimed at meeting quality of care, privacy and comfort standards consistent with the offerings of a world-class specialty hospital, the project recently began construction.
This project will result in the addition of three new floors to the main building of the hospital creating new all-private patient rooms, the renovation of existing patient rooms, and the addition of bedside technology and decentralized work stations for medical staff. There are also plans for a new state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab, a new state-of-the-art electrophysiology lab and an updated pharmacy clean-room. Once completed, the investment in new infrastructure and inclusion of forward-looking technology positions Deborah Heart and Lung Center as a leader in care for the next 100 years.
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How to stay safe in record low temperatures
(CNN) – More than 100 million people across the U.S. are under winter weather and wind chill alerts as a major, potential “once in a generation-type,” event sweeps across the country, bringing record low temperatures.
The weather outside is frightful, and will be getting even worse over the next few days.
It’s imperative that you are prepared to battle the cold.
With the National Weather Service warning of life-threatening wind chills in some parts of the country, the number one thing you can do to stay safe is to stay inside.
Kelly Serr, a warning coordination meteorologist with the weather service, said frostbite can happen faster than you might think in negative temperatures.
“We really tell people to limit their exposure outside,” she said. “The air temperature combined with the strong winds really create these hazardous conditions to humans. Then, it’s just a matter of minutes. It’s a matter of minutes. Five to 10 minutes and your skin can start freezing.”
Serr also said to avoid getting on the roads unless you have to.
“Make sure you have an emergency kit in your vehicle, and that emergency kit is going to keep things that are going to keep you warm in the event that you do get stranded or vehicle stalls,” she said. “You want to make sure you have the hat, the mittens, the gloves, your warm winter coat, blankets, some extra food, make sure your cell phone is with you, an extra battery, extra battery charger for your cell phone so that you can call for help when you need.”
Precautions should be taken when indoors too.
People are advised to dress in warm clothing, keep pets inside, and let your water taps drip slightly to prevent freezing pipes.
If the power goes out, make sure not to leave any lit candles unattended, and never use generators, grills, or camp stoves indoors or near windows.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-22T23:24:36+00:00 | wcjb.com | https://www.wcjb.com/2022/12/22/how-stay-safe-record-low-temperatures/ |
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria denied on Wednesday it is holding U.S. journalist Austin Tice or other Americans after President Joe Biden accused the Syrian government of detaining him.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Damascus “denies it had kidnapped or is holding any American citizen on its territories.”
"The U.S. issued last week misleading and illogical statements by the American president and secretary of state that included baseless accusations against Syria that it had kidnapped or detained American citizens including former U.S. Marine Austin Tice,” the statement said.
Biden’s comments last week came in a statement released by the White House to mark the 10th anniversary of Tice’s abduction, which took place when he was in Syria covering its lengthy conflict. Biden's remarks were the clearest indication so far that the U.S. is certain Tice is being held by the government of President Bashar Assad.
“We know with certainty that he has been held by the Government of Syria,” Biden said in his statement last week. “We have repeatedly asked the government of Syria to work with us so that we can bring Austin home.”
State Department Spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Tuesday that the U.S. government has pushed Syria to return every American. On Tice's case specifically, he said, the Biden administration has "engaged extensively – and that includes directly – with Syrian officials and through third parties.”
“Syria has never acknowledged holding him,” Price said of Tice, adding that “we are not going to be deterred in our efforts. We are going to pursue every avenue for securing Austin’s safe return.”
The Syrian Foreign Ministry denied in its statement having any secret contacts with U.S. officials on the missing Americans, adding that “any official dialogue with the American government will only be public based on the respect of Syria's sovereignty.”
In May, top Lebanese security official Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim met with U.S. officials in Washington as part of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Syria for Tice’s release. Ibrahim, the chief of Lebanon’s General Security Directorate, has mediated complicated hostage releases in the past.
Tice went missing shortly after his 31st birthday on Aug. 14, 2012 at a checkpoint in a contested area west of the capital Damascus. A video released a month later showed him blindfolded and held by armed men, saying “Oh, Jesus.” He has not been heard from since.
Tice is one of two Americans who went missing in Syria. The other is Majd Kamalmaz, a psychologist from Virginia, who vanished in Syria in 2017.
Tice is from Houston and his work had been published by The Washington Post, McClatchy newspapers and other outlets. He went to Syria to cover the conflict that started in 2011. The war has left hundreds of thousands dead and displaced nearly half of the pre-conflict population of 23 million. More than 5 million of those are outside the country.
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Mroue reported from Beirut. | 2022-08-17T10:46:43+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Syria-denies-it-is-holding-American-journalist-17378829.php |
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. refugee agency rushed in more desperately needed aid Monday to flood-stricken Pakistan as the nation’s prime minister traveled to the south where rising waters of Lake Manchar pose a new threat.
Two UNHCR planes touched down in the southern port city of Karachi and two more were expected later in the day. A third plane, with aid from Turkmenistan also landed in Karachi. While the floods in recent weeks have touched much of Pakistan, the southern Sindh province, where Karachi is the capital, has been the most affected.
More than 1,300 people have been killed and millions have lost their homes in flooding caused by unusually heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan this year that many experts have blamed on climate change. In response to the unfolding disaster, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last week called on the world to stop “sleepwalking” through the crisis. He plans to visit flood-hit areas on Sept. 9.
On Sunday, engineers cut into an embankment in the sides of Lake Manchar in an effort to release rising floodwater to save the city of Sehwan and several nearby villages from possible destruction by flooding waters, which have damaged 1,6 million houses since mid-June.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif was met by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto in the city of Sukkur on the swelling Indus River, from where they toured the flood-hit areas by helicopter. licopter. Murad Ali Shah, the province’s chief minister, briefed Sharif about the damages caused by floods in Sindh.
Floods have affected more than 3.3 million in this Islamic nation of 220 million and the devastation has caused $10 billion in damage, according to government estimates. The provinces of Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been the most affected and the majority of people killed were women and children.
Afghan refugees living in Pakistan have also been affected. Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghans fleeing the violence in their country over the past four decades and currently has about 1.3 million registered Afghan refugees.
More than 420,000 Afghan refugees are estimated to be in the worst-affected areas in Pakistan, living side by side with their host communities
Also Sunday, UNICEF delivered relief supplies, including medicines and water-purifying tablets, as part of the U.N. flash appeal for $160 million to support Pakistan’s flood response. UNICEF is also appealing for $37 million for children and families.
“The floods have left children and families out in the open with no access to the basic necessities of life,” said Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF’s representative in Pakistan.
Planes carrying aid from other countries are also expected later Monday in response to an appeal from Sharif, who has appealed to the international community to help Pakistan.
With the two UNHCR planes, 38 planes have brought in aid from countries including China, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.
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Associated Press writer Muhammad Farooq in Jaffarabad, Pakistan, contributed to this report. | 2022-09-05T10:26:53+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/unhcr-rushes-aid-to-pakistan-amid-raging-floods-in-south/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A huge great white shark pinged off the coast of Florida this week, just before the state is expected to have an influx of spring breakers.
The shark, named Maple, pinged southeast of St. George Island, Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday morning, according to OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker.
OCEARCH reported that Maple measured 11 feet, 7 inches long, and weighed in at 1,264 pounds.
“Over the past two seasons, Maple has spent much of her winter in the Gulf of Mexico,” OCEARCH explained in a Facebook post.
Maple was named after the maple leaf, one of Canada’s national emblems, according to the organization’s website. The massive great white also has a distinctive wound on the left side of her body.
The research team said they believe Maple got the wound from a “recent interaction with another larger white shark.”
“It is not uncommon for sharks to show their dominance over a smaller animal of their species by delivering a significant but non-fatal bite,” the website read.
OCEARCH is a global non-profit organization that conducts research on “our ocean’s giants” to collect data for educational and conservation efforts.
“Our mission is to accelerate the ocean’s return to balance and abundance through fearless innovations in critical scientific research, education, outreach, and police using unique collaborations of individuals and organizations in the U.S. and abroad,” the organization says.
Anyone wanting to track great whites or stay up to date with Maple’s whereabouts can visit the Global Shark Tracker at OCEARCH’s official website. | 2023-03-09T17:19:25+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national-news/massive-11-foot-great-white-shark-pings-off-florida-coast-ahead-of-spring-break-season/ |
The past few seasons have seen a wave of young, exciting talent move from Major League Soccer to Europe. Jhon Durán is the next wonder kid to make such a move.
19-year-0ld Chicago Fire striker Durán has signed with Aston Villa, per the Premier League club.
Aston Villa can confirm that an agreement has been reached with Chicago Fire for the permanent transfer of 19-year-old striker, Jhon Durán.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 16, 2023
The transfer is still subject to agreed-upon personal terms between Aston Villa and Durán, as well as a physical.
Per MLS Insider Tom Bogert, the deal could reach $22 million, with a reported $18 million fee and $4 million in add-ons. Chicago Fire will also reportedly retain a sell-on percentage in the deal. Durán’s fee currently stands as the third-highest outbound transfer fee in MLS history, only trailing Alphonso Davies and Miguel Almiron.
The Colombian forward just finished his first MLS season, tallying 8 goals and 3 assists in 27 appearances. Chicago had acquired Durán from Colombian club Envigado FC in 2021. Durán had 9 goals and 4 assists for his home club.
The young striker is beginning to feature for his home country as well, totaling 3 senior appearances for Colombia. Durán is currently with Colombia’s U-20 side at the South American U-20 Championship.
Durán joins other sold players in a profitable period for Chicago Fire. Chicago officially transferred young star goalkeeper Gaga Slonina to Chelsea earlier this month in a $15 million move. Fire also sold Polish wingback Przemysław Frankowski to French Club RC Lens last year and retained 10% of Djordje Mihailovic’s transfer fee when he moved to Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. | 2023-01-16T22:40:08+00:00 | wruf.com | https://www.wruf.com/headlines/2023/01/16/mls-starlet-duran-signs-with-aston-villa/ |
"When I'm playing snare, bass drum, cymbals, I hear orchestral sounds. I hear a universe of sounds," says drummer and composer Nate Smith. Audience members present at Crosstown Arts in Memphis, Tenn. on May 7 were welcomed into a new section of Smith's musical universe: When he and ensemble KINFOLK took the stage, they were joined by a string octet comprised of members of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.
The addition of live string accompaniment heightens the sense of theatricality and lushness already present in Smith's music. For pieces like "Home Free (for Peter Joe)," which already include strings on the recordings, this concert is an opportunity to hear them performed as originally conceived.
After you watch this electrifying concert take a listen to our radio episode, profiling Smith's journey from Chesapeake, Va. through to the present moment in his career.
Musicians:
Nate Smith, drums, arrangements; Jaleel Shaw, alto and soprano saxophone; Brad Allen Williams, guitar; Fima Ephron, bass; John Cowherd, piano; Amma Whatt, vocals; Marcin Arendt, Marisa Polesky, Jessica Munson, Yennifer Correia, violin; Beth Luscombe, Mario Williams, viola; Mark Wallace, Kimberly Patterson, cello; Sam Shoup, conductor.
Set List: (All music written by Nate Smith unless otherwise noted)
Credits
Producers: Mitra I. Arthur, Nikki Birch, Sarah Geledi; Technical Director/Lighting Designer: Steven Michael Black; Front of House Audio Engineer: Daniel Lynn; Monitor Engineer: Dustin Reynolds; Production Coordinator: Justin Thompson; Videographers: Mitra I. Arthur, Morgan Bell, Nikki Birch, Kevin Brooks; Audio Mix: Neil Tevault; Editor: Mitra I. Arthur; Project Manager: Suraya Mohamed; Lead Producers: Nikki Birch, Alex Ariff; Supervising Editor, Ben de la Cruz; VP, Visuals and NPR Music: Keith Jenkins; Executive Producers: Gabrielle Armand, Anya Grundmann.
Special Thanks to Jenny Davis, Jazmin Miller and the Crosstown Arts staff.
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Dr. Sara McLin thought she made the right choice by going to an in-network emergency room near her Florida home after her 4-year-old burned his hand on a stove last Memorial Day weekend.
Her family is insured through her husband's employer, HCA Healthcare, a Nashville-based health system that operates more hospitals than any other system in the nation. So McLin knew that a nearby stand-alone emergency room, HCA Florida Lutz Emergency, would be in their plan's provider network.
But McLin said a doctor there told her she couldn't treat her son, Keeling, because he had second- and third-degree burns that needed a higher level of care. The doctor referred them to the burn center at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, about a 90-minute drive away.
McLin, who is a dentist, said the doctor told her the stand-alone ER would not charge for the visit because they did not provide treatment.
"I don't remember exactly how she phrased it, but something along the lines of, 'well, we won't even call this a visit, because we can't do anything,'" McLin said.
At Blake Hospital, she said, a doctor diagnosed Keeling with a second-degree burn, drained the blisters, bandaged his hand, and sent them home with instructions on how to care for the wound.
"I didn't think anything more of it," McLin said.
Then the bills came.
The Patient: Keeling McLin, now 5, is covered by UnitedHealthcare through his father's employer.
Medical Service: At the stand-alone emergency room, a physician assessed Keeling and sent him to another facility for treatment. "Keeling needs a burn center," the doctor wrote in the record of his visit.
Service Providers: Envision Physician Services, which employed the emergency room physician at HCA Florida Lutz Emergency in Lutz, Fla., near Tampa, and HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, the main, for-profit hospital to which the stand-alone emergency room belonged.
Total Bill: For the emergency room visit, Envision Physician Services billed $829 to insurance and about $72 to the family. HCA Florida Trinity Hospital billed Keeling about $129, noting it had applied an "uninsured discount." An itemization showed the original charge had been nearly $1,509 before adjustments and discounts.
What Gives: The stand-alone emergency room and ER doctor, who saw Keeling but referred him to another hospital, billed for his visit. But McLin soon learned she was unable to dispute some of the charges — because her young child's name was on one of the bills, not hers.
Months after the ER visit, McLin received a bill addressed to the "parents of Keeling McLin" from Envision Physician Services, the provider staffing service that employed the ER doctor in Lutz. McLin recalled the doctor's promise that they would not be billed. "I should have made them write something down to that effect," she said.
She said she called her insurer, UnitedHealthcare, and a representative told her not to pay the bill.
She received an insurance statement that identified the bill from Envision's doctor – an out-of-network provider working at an in-network emergency room – as a "surprise bill" for which the provider may only charge co-pays or other cost-sharing under federal law. McLin said she had not heard anything since then about the bill.
After being contacted by KHN, Aliese Polk, an Envision spokesperson, said in an email that Envision would waive the debt, apologizing to Keeling's family "for the misunderstanding."
She described the ER doctor's evaluation, determination, and referral as a medical service. She said the bill was for cost-sharing for the visit – not the difference between what the doctor charged and what insurance paid, as the law prohibits.
"We recognize the patient's family may have understood at the time of treatment that there would be no charge for the visit, including the medical service provided by our physician," Polk said. "Unfortunately, this courtesy adjustment was not captured when the claim was processed."
Maria Gordon Shydlo, a UnitedHealthcare spokeswoman, said the insurer believed the matter had been resolved and did not follow-up on requests for an interview, even after McLin waived federal health privacy protections, which would allow the insurer to speak to the reporter about the case.
McLin also received a bill from HCA Florida Trinity Hospital for its stand-alone ER at Lutz and decided to dispute the charges.
But after calling the hospital to appeal, McLin said the billing department would not discuss the debt with her because the statement was in her young son's name.
"They had him as the guarantor," McLin said. Unlike Envision, which billed their insurance and Keeling's parents, McLin said the hospital listed the child as "unemployed, uninsured."
The child's ER record also included his date of birth and doctor's notes referencing his age. McLin said she wrote to HCA in November asking to appeal the bill and that a billing representative told her over the phone that it would put the debt on hold and review the dispute.
"I never heard anything back and assumed we were good," McLin said.
Then, in January, she received a letter from Medicredit, a collection agency and an HCA subsidiary, stating that Keeling owed $129 and that he had until mid-February to contest the debt. KHN was unable to make contact with Medicredit representatives, and HCA Healthcare did not respond to requests for comment from its subsidiary.
Once again, Sara McLin's name was not on the debt collector's letter, and she said Medicredit representatives refused to discuss the debt with her because it was in her son's name. She said she called HCA, too. "They said, 'We can't help you. We don't have the case anymore,'" she said.
Erin Fuse Brown, a law professor and director of the Center for Law, Health & Society at Georgia State University, said McLin did everything right and that it is unusual for a parent to be barred from discussing a debt related to their minor child.
"The fact that the hospital wouldn't even talk to her strikes me as the part that is absurd. It's absurd as a business matter. It's absurd as a privacy matter," Fuse Brown said, adding that federal health privacy laws allow a parent or legal guardian to access their dependent's medical information.
Fuse Brown said the hospital should have been able to correct the error quickly with more information, such as a birth certificate or other document establishing that McLin was Keeling's parent. At the very least, she said, it could have given McLin notice before sending the bill to collections.
"You get the feeling that it's this large, automated process, that there's no human to get through to, that there's no human to talk to and override the mistake," Fuse Brown said. "Maybe it's routine, but she couldn't even talk to someone to correct a correctable billing error, and then the system just steamrolls over the patient."
The Resolution: When the collection agency's deadline passed without resolution, McLin said she felt frustrated. "Nobody can explain to me who has to approve talking to me," she said. "I don't know who that person is or what the process is."
After KHN contacted the health system, HCA Healthcare canceled the family's debt. HCA representatives declined to be interviewed on the record despite also receiving a privacy waiver from McLin.
"We have attempted to contact Mrs. McLin to apologize to her for the inconvenience this has caused her and to let her know that there is a zero balance on the account," Debra McKell, marketing director for HCA West Florida Division, said in an email on March 3. "We also will be sharing with her that we are reviewing our processes to ensure this does not happen again."
McLin later received a letter from HCA stating that the account had been cleared. She also said she received a call from a customer service representative informing her that the debt had not been reported to any credit agencies.
She said she was pleased, but that patients should not have to struggle to correct a billing error before it is sent to a collection agency and potentially ruins their credit.
"It's the principle of the thing that's annoying me at this point," she said.
The Takeaway: Though the notion of a debt collector pursuing a 4-year-old boy may seem farcical, it happens. When seeking medical care for a minor, it's important for the parent or guardian to ensure their name is listed as the responsible party.
Consumers who find themselves fighting a medical billing error need to "think like a lawyer," Fuse Brown said, including documenting every interaction with the debt collector, getting any promises in writing, and recording phone calls. (State laws vary about how many parties to a call must give permission to record a conversation.)
Patients do not have to give up once a bill goes to collections, Fuse Brown said. "Once you hear from a debt collector, it's not like the game is over and you lose," she said. "Consumers do have rights."
François de Brantes, a home health company executive and expert on how money flows through the health care system, said that hospital billing errors are not uncommon but that he had never heard of a situation like the one McLin experienced. He called it "puzzling" that HCA would issue a formal claim in a dependent child's name.
De Brantes said those in a similar situation should also ensure that the collection agency removes any record of a debt against a minor to protect the child's financial future.
"This stuff happens, where you have children who are improperly billed for stuff that they shouldn't be billed, and they end up in collection," he said. "Then the kid finds themselves with a collection record and they can't get loans in the future, potentially student loans."
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Ryan Adams used to be the picture of ramshackle prolificacy — a man with Prince's desire to flood the market with product, not to mention an equally slippery grip on the quality-control lever. But Adams has calmed down dramatically in recent years, for reasons ranging from a stabler personal life to his battles with Ménière's disease, which attacks the inner ear and affects hearing and balance.
In September, the former Whiskeytown singer returns with his self-titled 14th studio album, which comes out nearly three years after his lightly brooding Ashes & Fire. Adams showcased some of his new songs — and many others from his long and frequently glorious catalog — in a performance webcast live from the 2014 Newport Folk Festival on Friday, July 25 in Newport, R.I.
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The name of A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s first-born son‘s name has been revealed to be RZA. Of course, it’s a nod to the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, because the Staten Island super rap group has always been for the children.
The Daily Mail first reported the name of the Hip-Hop power couple’s baby son (another child is currently baking in Rih Rih’s oven), and it is RZA Athelston Mayers.
This really shouldn’t be too much of a surprise since the kid’s dad’s actual name is Rakim Athelston Mayers since his paternal grandparents were also Hip-Hop heads. Worth noting is Rocky’s middle name has been widely listed as Athelaston.
Also worth noting, now Rihanna rocking various Wu-Tang Clan and RZA apparel makes all the more sense.
Baby RZA was born nearly a year ago on May 13, 2022 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Needless to say, his future is already bright.
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BEIJING, Feb. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China's top leadership has stressed, twice over the past month or so, making efforts to achieve self-reliance and strength in science and technology, reflecting the great importance that's attached to the country's science and technology development amid increasingly fierce global competition.
On Tuesday, the Political Bureau of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a study session on effectively strengthening basic research and consolidating the foundation of self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday.
While chairing the study session, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, urged the strengthening of basic research so as to consolidate self-reliance and strength in science and technology, according to Xinhua. Xi also noted that strengthening basic research is an urgent requirement to achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and it is the only way to build a world leader in science and technology.
This comes less than one month after the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee held, on January 31, a group study session on accelerating the establishment of a new pattern of development. During the session, Xi also stressed that it is imperative to move faster toward self-reliance in science and technology so as to relieve the stranglehold some countries have tightened on China's development of core technologies.
During the study session on Tuesday, Xi also noted the shift of global technological competition toward basic research and called for various efforts to strengthen basic research and solve key technology problems from the source, according to Xinhua. Specifically, Xi called for the strengthening of the forward-looking, strategic and systematic layout of basic research, deepening reform of basic research system and mechanism and building a systemic, high-level platform for talent training.
The top leadership's focus on technology self-reliance underscores China's resolve to not only tackle issues in science and technology advancement, including foreign technological blockade, but also become a world leader in science and technology, researchers and analysts said on Wednesday. The focus on basic research is of great significance in terms of tackling bottleneck issues, they noted.
"What this signals is that the nation will improve its science and technology independence from the aspect of basic science and technology," Sun Yuzhong, a researcher at the Institute of Computing Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, told the Global Times on Wednesday.
Sun further noted that foreign technological blockade has become almost "crazy," and external political pressure has brought great challenges to China's basic research. "So we have to build more completely independent basic scientific research capabilities and facilities," Sun said.
China has been making great strides in terms of technological application in recent years thanks to its vast market, but, when it comes to basic technological capabilities, more needs to be done, said Fang Xingdong, founder of Beijing-based technology think tank ChinaLabs.
Steady rise
While China is still falling behind some countries in certain areas such as research equipment used in hospitals and research institutions, the country has also seen steady improvement in its basic research capabilities and scale, researchers and analysts noted.
In 2022, China's gross domestic expenditure on research and development (R&D) reached 3.09 trillion yuan ($449 billion), exceeding the 3 trillion-yuan mark for the first time ever, according to official data released on Monday. Among them, spending on basic research reached 195.1 billion yuan in 2022, 3.9 times higher than in 2012, accounting for 6.32 percent of the total annual R&D expenditure.
While China's spending on basic research is growing steadily, its proportion in total R&D expenditure is lower than that of the US, whose basic research spending makes up about 15 percent of the total R&D expenditure despite a declining trend, according to analysts and official data.
"It takes a long time to build up basic research capabilities, but with greater policy support comes greater efforts and faster speed in strengthening basic research," Fang told the Global Times on Wednesday, noting that Chinese firms should also be encouraged to play a bigger role in building up the nation's basic research capabilities.
Apart from national laboratories, research institutions and universities, the increasing number of leading technology companies in China are also great assets to the country's effort to bolster basic research, analysts noted. At the end of 2021, there were 330,000 high-tech companies in China, up from 49,000 in 2012, latest official data showed. More than 680 companies listed among the world's top 2,500 R&D spenders in 2021.
Many leading tech companies have been in recent years stepping up spending on supporting basic research. For example, internet giant Tencent announced last year that it would launch the New Cornerstone Investigator Program, through which it pledged to provide 10 billion yuan ($1.45 billion) over 10 years to support leading scientists to spearhead basic research. The first group of 58 scientists in the areas of mathematics and physical sciences as well as biological and biomedical sciences have been selected for the program, Tencent said in a statement sent to the Global Times on Wednesday.
Such a program "gives a full play to the unique advantages of social funds… will help scientists to open up new directions, propose new concepts, new theories, and stimulate new paradigms of scientific research," Gong Qihuang, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and president of Peking University, was quoted in the Tencent statement as saying.
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(iSeeCars) – Because families come in all sizes, the best family cars can span all vehicle types. Whether you want a minivan for functionality and easy accessibility, a versatile three-row SUV for added passenger space and off-road capability, or even a spacious and practical sedan; there is a family-friendly vehicle to suit your needs. But with so many vehicles to choose from, which ones are best equipped to handle your most precious cargo?
To help narrow your choices, iSeeCars determined the Best Family Cars across multiple categories. These cars achieved a score of 8.0 or above (out of 10) on iSeeCars quality analysis, which takes into account long-term reliability, value retention, and highest average safety ratings over the last five years from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). These family vehicles also all have above-average or close to average cargo space and fuel economy ratings for their respective segments.
Best Family Cars by Vehicle Category
Here are the best family cars from smallest to largest.
Best Family Cars: Midsize Cars
Midsize cars are ideal for families that want a practical and efficient car but do not require an SUV or minivan. Here are the Best Midsize Family Cars:
1. Honda Accord
iSeeCars Quality Score: 9.0
- Reliability Score: 9.0
- Retained Value Score: 8.1
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $31,435
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $28,671
The best family car in the midsize sedan category is the Honda Accord. The Accord is fun-to-drive and its spacious cabin provides more passenger room than most of its competitors. The Accord also has an upscale interior that has the feel of a luxury car. The Accord’s base engine gets 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway, which is above-average for its class. It comes with a suite of standard safety features, including forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with road sign recognition, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, driver drowsiness monitoring, and automatic high-beam headlights.
2. Toyota Camry
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
- Reliability Score: 8.9
- Retained Value Score: 7.9
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $30,406
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $27,295
The Toyota Camry midsize sedan ranks second in the segment. The Camry offers a comfortable ride and comes with plenty of legroom and headroom. The Camry’s base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 202 horsepower, with a more powerful 3.5-liter V6 offered on higher trims. It also comes with a suite of safety features including lane trace assist, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control.
3. Subaru Legacy
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.6
- Reliability Score: 8.1
- Retained Value Score: 7.8
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $32,018
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $28,242
The Subaru Legacy ranks third. The Legacy provides ample passenger room and a spacious trunk. It comes standard with all-wheel drive and a suite of active safety features, including adaptive headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, and a rear-seat reminder.
4. Kia Optima / Kia K5
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.4
- Reliability Score: 7.7
- Retained Value Score: 7.6
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $23,173
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $22,558
The Kia Optima, which was replaced by the Kia K5 beginning in the 2021 model year, ranks fourth. The Optima features a 15.9-cubic-foot trunk, which is more spacious than most cars in the midsize car class. The Optima has two complete sets of LATCH connectors for car seats in the rear outer seats and a tether anchor for the rear middle seat. The Optima also comes standard with a suite of safety features including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane change assist, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic high beam headlights.
5. Nissan Altima
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.3
- Reliability Score: 8.3
- Retained Value Score: 6.7
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $28,965
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $23,707
The Nissan Altima ranks fifth. The Altima has a spacious trunk and two roomy rows of seats. It’s also among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the class. The Altima comes standard with forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, driver drowsiness monitoring, and automatic high-beam headlights.
For more midsize cars to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Midsize Cars.
Best Family Cars: Large Cars
Large cars provide even more passenger and cargo space than their midsize counterparts. Here are the Best Large Family Cars:
1. Toyota Avalon
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
- Reliability Score: 9.8
- Retained Value Score: 6.9
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $42,832
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $37,791
The Toyota Avalon is the best family car in the large sedan category. Sadly, the Avalon was discontinued after the 2022 model year, but it will still be widely available in the used car marketplace. The Avalon has ample passenger and cargo space, and has an interior that feels like a luxury car. It comes with a suite of standard safety features such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, forward automatic emergency braking, road sign recognition, and LED automatic high-beam headlights to name a few.
2. Dodge Charger
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.8
- Reliability Score: 8.1
- Retained Value Score: 8.4
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $39,931
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $42,070
The Dodge Charger is a versatile and spacious large sedan with many powerful engine choices, ranging from a standard V6 to a potent supercharged V8. It is the perfect choice for drivers wanting the utility of a roomy family sedan with a little bit of extra muscle. The Charger lacks standard safety features beyond rear parking sensors, but a full suite of features are available.
3. Nissan Maxima
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.3
- Reliability Score: 8.6
- Retained Value Score: 6.3
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $41,377
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $30,049
The Nissan Maxima has a powerful 300-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine to appeal to drivers who want a powerful sedan with the characteristics of a sports car. It comes standard with a touch screen infotainment system, AppleCarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Maxima’s standard safety features include automatic high-beam headlights, rear cross traffic alert, pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, and rear door alert.
For more large cars to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Large Cars.
Best Family Cars: Hybrid Cars
For divers who want a car that offers better fuel efficiency than a standard sedan, here are the Best Hybrid Family Cars:
1. Toyota Prius
iSeeCars Quality Score: 9.1
- Reliability Score: 8.9
- Retained Value Score: 8.4
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $29,481
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $25,233
The Toyota Prius earns the title of the best hybrid family car. The roomy hatchback offers class-leading fuel economy and plenty of passenger and cargo room. The Prius also provides a suite of standard safety features including a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, road sign recognition, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure warning, and a pre-collision system.
2. Toyota Camry Hybrid
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
- Reliability Score: 8.8
- Retained Value Score: 8.0
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $32,477
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $30,162
The Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks second. The Camry Hybrid is the hybrid version of the best-selling Camry sedan and offers the same infotainment and advanced safety features. The Toyota Camry Hybrid returns 52 mpg combined, compared to 32 mpg combined of its non-hybrid counterpart.
3. Honda Accord Hybrid
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.4
- Reliability Score: 7.4
- Retained Value Score: 7.9
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $34,488
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $31,902
The Honda Accord Hybrid, which is the hybrid variant of the popular midsize sedan, ranks third. Like its gasoline counterpart, the Honda Accord Hybrid is praised for its reliability, ride quality, and list of standard infotainment and safety features. The Honda Accord Hybrid also offers added efficiency with 52 combined mpg compared to the 33 combined mpg of its non-hybrid version.
4. Toyota Avalon Hybrid
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.4
- Reliability Score: 7.8
- Retained Value Score: 7.3
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $43,102
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $38,287
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid, which is the hybrid model of the popular Avalon full size sedan, ranks fourth. The Toyota Avalon has an upscale interior that rivals a luxury vehicle and offers a comfortable ride. Standard infotainment features include a 9-inch touch screen, Amazon Alexa, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. The Avalon also has a suite of standard safety features, including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, automatic high-beam headlights, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking.
5. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.3
- Reliability Score: 7.9
- Retained Value Score: 7.0
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $31,641
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $30,445
The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid ranks fifth and is the hybrid version of the popular midsize sedan. The Sonata Hybrid returns a combined MPG of up to 52 and has a suite of standard safety features, including forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, driver attention monitoring, automatic high-beam headlights, rear-seat reminder, and safe exit assist.
For more hybrid cars to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Hybrid Cars.
Best Family Cars: Electric Cars
For divers who want a car that offers even better fuel efficiency than a hybrid, here are the Best Electric Family Cars:
1. Tesla Model S
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.9
- Reliability Score: 9.4
- Retained Value Score: 8.3
- Safety Score: Not Available
Average New Car Price: $167,229
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $89,895
The Tesla Model S ranks first. The Tesla Model S was the first-of-its kind electric vehicle and it comes loaded with high-tech features while accelerating like a supercar. The Tesla Model S comes standard with a 17-inch touchscreen display, a rear-seat display, and wireless device charging. It offers 400 miles of driving range on a single charge, which leads the segment. The Model S has a suite of standard safety features, including forward and side collision warning, pedestrian detection, forward automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control.
2. Tesla Model 3
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.7
- Reliability Score: 7.2
- Retained Value Score: 9.0
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $57,452
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $50,572
The Tesla Model 3 ranks second. The Model 3 is a more budget-friendly version of the Tesla Model S that still boasts a long battery range and a long list of technological features. ??The Tesla Model 3 offers 23 cubic feet of cargo space, which is above-average for the electric car class, and includes the rear trunk and a small front trunk under the hood. The Model 3 comes standard with front, side, and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and lane change alert.
3. Nissan LEAF
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.1
- Reliability Score: 7.6
- Retained Value Score: 6.6
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $34,884
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $29,211
The Nissan LEAF ranks third. The LEAF is among the more affordable vehicles in the EV class, but it clearly lacks the range of its competitors, topping out at 226 miles on its highest trim. It comes with a suite of safety features that include lane departure warning, lane keep assist, pedestrian detection, and blind spot monitoring. Despite its small size, the compact hatchback has above-average cargo space for the class.
For more electric cars to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Electric Cars.
Best Family Cars: Minivans
The minivan is the consummate family vehicle. Although the rise of the SUV has stolen some of its thunder, the convenience and utility of a minivan for family hauling remains unmatched.
1. Toyota Sienna
iSeeCars Quality Score: Coming Soon
- Reliability Score: Coming Soon
- Retained Value Score: 7.5
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $49,553
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $38,914
The Toyota Sienna earns the top spot. Redesigned for 2021, the new Sienna features sharper interior and exterior styling to give it a more upscale appearance. Perhaps the most significant change is its standard hybrid powertrain that returns a combined 36 mpg, nearly double that of its competitors. The new hybrid four-cylinder engine replaces a V6 engine. An all-wheel drive system is also available and offers similar fuel efficiency at 35 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The Sienna comes standard with infotainment features including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Available features include a navigation system, wireless device charging, and a rear-seat entertainment system. You can even get an in-car intercom to easily communicate with rear passengers. The Sienna comes standard with a suite of safety features, including blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, and road sign recognition. Available advanced safety features include hands-free park assist and a surround-view parking system.
2. Honda Odyssey
iSeeCars Quality Score: 9.0
- Reliability Score: 8.7
- Retained Value Score: 8.3
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $41,538
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $39,999
The Honda Odyssey has above-average cargo capacity for its class with 32.8 cubic feet of space behind the third row and 88.8 cubic feet of space behind the second-row seats when the third-row seats are folded down. If both rows of rear seats are folded down, the Odyssey has a total of 144.9 cubic feet of cargo space. The Odyssey’s base trim has room for seven, with captain chairs in the second row and a third-row bench seat. Higher trim levels seat up to eight with three seats in the second row that use Honda’s Magic Slide system, allowing you to easily slide seats into several different configurations to meet your passenger and cargo needs. It has one of the best interior designs in the segment and offers available family-friendly features including a rear-seat reminder, a camera that shows the rear passengers on the infotainment screen, and an intercom system for projecting the front seat passengers’ voice to the rear seats. The Odyssey comes standard with advanced safety features, including forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist.
3. Chrysler Pacifica
iSeeCars Quality Score: 8.0
- Reliability Score: 6.1
- Retained Value Score: 7.8
- Safety Score: 10.0
Average New Car Price: $45,434
Average 3-Year-Old Used Car Price: $36,103
The Chrysler Pacifica ranks third. When it comes to family-friendly considerations, it is a leader in the minivan segment. The Pacifica has a long list of standard features, including a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a power liftgate, power sliding doors, and Stow ‘n Go seating. Available features include heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, a rear-seat entertainment system, and a panoramic sunroof. It also earns an EPA-estimated 19 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway for its front-wheel drive model. All-wheel drive is also available and gets 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The Pacifica is the only minivan that is also available as a plug-in hybrid. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid earns excellent fuel economy with a combined city/highway estimate of 82 mpg. It also has an all-electric range of 32 miles.
For more minivans to consider, check out the iSeeCars ranking of Best Minivans.
Bottom Line
Finding the best family car doesn’t have to be a challenge. Because families come in different sizes and have different needs, the best family car might be a full-size hauler for some or a roomy sedan for others. Whichever vehicle type you choose, these safe, reliable, and efficient haulers are the best cars out there worthy of your most precious cargo.
For the complete list, including the best family SUVs, refer to our complete guide.
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NEW YORK (AP) — For the uninitiated, outfitting a college dorm room can be a dizzying experience. Doing it at a time of high inflation can make it even more daunting.
The first step: Meticulously go over what the school allows and provides. If you want a microwave and minifridge, are the energy-saving combo models required? Do you need foam pool noodles to avoid hitting your head under an upper bunk, and if so, might the school provide them? Exactly how thick can a mattress topper be?
“You can see the look of terror on parents’ faces,” said Marianne Szymanski, an independent product researcher who has sent two kids to college. “You know, did I get the right mattress pad? It’s crazy.”
Etsy’s trend expert, Dayna Isom Johnson, said self-expression is top of mind for dorm-bound kids in such things as faux headboards and unique dresser knobs.
“Two of my favorite dorm trends right now are mood-boosting hues that incorporate bright and energetic colors like neon tones, and heritage styles, a nostalgic trend that embodies the traditional collegiate look with items like plaid linens, wood-toned furniture and monograms,” she said.
There’s no end to help out there, from parents swapping tips in social media groups to seasoned college students offering hacks on TikTok.
Some suggestions:
LIGHTING & CHARGING
Dorm rooms have notoriously bad light, and notoriously few electrical outlets in convenient spots. Many schools don’t allow extension cords. For power strips, which are almost always permitted, consider going vertical with a tower that offers surge protection, USB ports and outlets that can accommodate a range of differently shaped plugs.
It may be time to get a three-way charger. Storage carts, headboards and stands with charging capability are plentiful.
Use double-sided tape or hook-and-loop strips to fasten a power strip to the frame of an elevated bed for easy access.
For students so inclined, putting on makeup can be a problem that a lighted makeup mirror can solve. A desk or clip-on lamp is a must for studying. Consider a shared floor lamp. Neon signs are also popular as decorative lighting.
BEDDING & LAUNDRY
Think extra-long twin sheets, mattress protector and thick, cozy mattress pad, but do know some schools don’t allow certain types of gel toppers, Szymanski said. As for all those throw pillows, where do they go when it’s time to sleep? Usually on the perhaps-not-so-clean floor, so maybe buy fewer. Better yet, take along a body pillow.
Buying two or three sets of sheets does mean using up some already limited storage, but students not terribly laundry-responsible won’t go into crisis when the dirties pile up. And if beds are elevated for storage, get curtains to cover the clutter.
What type of laundry hamper to get is a hot topic, and depends on how far from the room the washers and dryers live. There are rolling hampers, compact mesh hampers and all manner of bags. For trekking up and down stairs, huge laundry backpacks (some with padded shoulder straps) are perfect.
A hack: Invest in a clothing steamer or wrinkle release fabric spray rather than an iron.
SHELVING & HOOKS
Extending storage with shelving is a dorm-size jigsaw puzzle. Is there room for over-the-bed shelving? Does the school permit hutches on top of desks, or provide them?
Pro tip: Not a great idea to swap sturdy shelving for an over-the-toilet bathroom version that might not be able to handle something heavy, like a microwave. Also, if a bed will be elevated but not all the way up, a tall bedside stand with extra shelves or drawers might be useful.
Ask the school: Can shelving or stands of any kind be placed in front of windows?
And remember those locker shelves from high school? Use them to extend space in a nightstand or desk.
Those Command stick-on hooks? Bring oh so many, along with the removable poster strips made not to damage walls. Also pick up a couple of over-the-door hangers for bags, coats, robes and hoodies.
CLOSETS & OTHER STORAGE
For the closet, consider sturdy vertical hanger extenders and hanging shoe and clothing storage. Yes, such storage takes up space and adds weight. Can an extra rod be installed?
Storage cubes can triple as seating and step stool, as opposed to a decorative pouf that is simply pretty and comfy.
Under-bed or in-closet storage drawers are essential, along with extra baskets, or at least a bowl for random, easily lost smaller items. Medium plastic baskets for scarves, socks and the like can be used on the top closet shelf.
CLEANING & COOLING
Vacuum cleaners are often available, but they’re usually heavy and must be lugged back and forth. Szymanski has a hack for that. Not your run-of-the-mill portable vacuum but an ultra-mini handheld and battery-operated version called the Ayla. It’s tube-like and just 11 inches tall.
Some students recommend a duster with cling power, along with a dehumidifier or air purifier.
Portable fans are tiny but mighty. Woozoo, a cult favorite, makes oscillating and remote-controlled versions.
Another Szymanski hack: A roll of Rakot75 towels for cleaning. They’re 100% bamboo, come in a 75-count roll, and each sheet can be reused up to six months. Just rinse and reuse.
Don’t forget small trash cans for the bathroom and sleeping area, after coordinating with roommates, of course, on this and other shared items.
DECOR & STYLE
Style is everything for some dorm dwellers.
“People really take pride and they really strive for a sophisticated, grown-up space,” said Adar Kirkham, a DIY designer and star of the new digital series “Freestyled” on HGTV.com. “It’s now considered cool to decorate your room.”
The pros are mixed on whether removable, peel-and-stick wallpaper is a good idea. Some schools may not allow it and it might not adhere to textured walls. Kirkham suggests using it to decorate desk drawers or other storage units.
Some kids bring along decorative mirrors to hang, rather than the usual all-body vertical kind, or they hang strings of twinkle lights.
The site Dormify.com is full of design inspiration and products. This year’s freshmen are more confident than last year’s about personalizing their dorm room, said Amanda Zuckerman, Dormify’s co-founder and CEO.
“More saturation and color is really popular, so bringing in bright pink, bright orange, bright green and turquoise,” she said.
According to Pinterest, searches are up for hippy and preppy dorm styles.
“People are increasingly searching for things like funky mirror ideas, which have tripled since last year. Indoor plant styling is also on the rise. Searching for preppy dorm room has increased 80%. Pink and blue are some really strong colors for that preppy aesthetic,” said Pinterest’s data insights lead Swasti Sarna.
BATHROOM & MISCELLANEOUS
Consider getting some scented Steripod toothbrush protectors. Dorms are dusty. Bathrooms get gross. Toothbrushes might have to be toted around. It should be changed every three months.
Bathrooms are often shared, and stuff gets mixed up. An organizer is essential. Pro tip from the trenches: Use an over-the-door organizer for bathroom stuff. Dormify sells one with a small face mirror built in.
Kirkham suggests a rolling bathroom caddy with just the essentials for quick trips in and out.
Minifridge tip: If allowed leeway on what kind to use, pick one with a separate freezer compartment. It might just guard against freezing food below. Some kids forgo the freezer completely to get more fridge space.
Kirkham, whose show premieres July 24, suggests a minifridge stand that elevates the unit and includes additional storage.
“Everything in a dorm room has to have multiple functions,” she said.
A small, portable, battery-operated blender could be useful. It doesn’t take up a lot of space and it helps students eat healthy options stored in room fridges. Szymanski likes the Blendi.
A tool kit comes in handy, as does a first aid kit. To help elevate a bed, Szymanski said, bring along a rubber mallet.
And rather than a bedside canvas caddy, try an attachable bunk bed tray table. It can hold a drink, a phone and more.
Last but not least: a permanent marker good for labeling fabric as well as plastic. | 2022-07-20T16:20:38+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/heading-to-college-what-to-bring-leave-at-home/ |
Please join us on Sunday April 9 for the 32nd Annual Cache Valley Community Sunrise Service at 8 AM in the USU Amphitheater. This event is sponsored by USU InterVaristy and a variety of community churches. There will be Easter songs and a message. Bring a blanket and park at the base of Old Main Hill and 400 North.
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
Comedy Nights at the Ellen Eccles Theatre in Logan on April 13, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. A night of standup comedy featuring Don Friesen (the only 2-time San FranComedy competition winner) & B.T.(from the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival). For more information, call 435-752-0026 or email info@cachearts.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
Learn about emotions with the Mindfulness Group @ 2:15 p.m. at the Cache County Senior Center. The group will be discussing and learning about human emotions using Brené Brown's book "Atlas of the Heart". The event is free. For more information, email jesse.walker@cachecounty.org or call 435-755-1730.
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Blue Ribbon Benefit Dinner & Auction
The Family Place Utah's annual Blue Ribbon Benefit will be held on April 15th at the Riverwoods Conference Center from 6-8PM. Virtual participation will also be available. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and is signified by a blue ribbon. Funds received from the event will go to therapy and education services as well as the organization's Kids Place.
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The Canyon Road 10K & 5K is a multi-surfaces race with steep elevation changes that is perfect for trail runners looking for a new challenge and road runners looking for a change of pace and scenery. For more information, email solspeakyoga@gmail.com.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos' new owners have tabbed NFL International CEO Damani Leech as the team's new president.
Owner and CEO Greg Penner made the announcement Thursday, his second day on the job.
Leech has a quarter-century's worth of experience as a sports executive at the college and professional levels and spent the last three years as CEO of NFL International.
Leech takes over from Joe Ellis, who stepped down this week as CEO and team president after the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team was unanimously approved by the league's other owners.
Leech will lead the business operations of the team and Stadium Management Co., which operates Empower Field at Mile High.
He will report directly to Penner, as does general manager George Paton, who is in charge of football operations.
“As we sought to identify a dynamic, forward-thinking and inspiring leader to guide the Broncos into this exciting new chapter, Damani stood out among several very qualified candidates,” Penner said in a statement. “There was a high degree of interest in this opportunity with the Broncos, which speaks to the reputation of this organization and Damani’s strong credentials."
In a statement, Leech said, “Greg and the other partners are visionary leaders, and the trust they have shown in me is deeply humbling. I’m thrilled to support our world-class ownership, leadership team and staff on this journey to drive innovation and growth throughout every area of the Denver Broncos.”
Leech spent 17 years at the NCAA's national offices in Indianapolis before joining the NFL as vice president of football strategy and business development in 2015. He served as chief operating officer of NFL International from 2019 until this year.
Leech was a three-time first-team All-Ivy League selection as a defensive back at Princeton, where he earned his bachelor's degree in arts and public policy in 1998. He got a Master's degree in higher education administration from Indiana University in 2004.
Like the three limited investors in the Broncos' new ownership group, Leech is Black. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has set forth a goal to bring more racial diversity into ownership groups, front offices and coaching staffs.
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Guard Ryan Rollins recorded a triple-double, and center James Wiseman posted his sixth double-double in eight games, as the Santa Cruz Warriors rallied past the South Bay Lakers 111-100 Kaiser Permanente Arena on Friday night.
Rollins, also on assignment from Golden State, finished with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists as Santa Cruz (7-6) extended its win streak to three games in NBA G League Showcase Cup play.
The Warriors outscored the Lakers 30-14 in the fourth quarter.
Wiseman, a 7-footer on assignment from Golden State, had 24 points and 10 rebounds.
Rollins had a plus-32 rating and Wiseman was plus-29.
Santa Cruz guards JaQuori McLaughlin and Lester Quinones contributed 17 points and 15 points, respectively.
The Lakers (9-4) were led by forward Devin Cannady with 29 points. Forward LJ Figueroa had 12 points and seven rebounds against his former team, and forward Fabian White Jr. added 11 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
Santa Cruz hosts Oklahoma City Blue at KP Arena on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Boys basketball
SLV 58, Pacific Collegiate 34: Senior Damien Aguilar had 14 points, five rebounds, and five assists to help the Cougars win in the Watsonville Tournament.
Freshman Curtis Hurtado had 13 points, junior Malakhi Higbee had 11 points and five rebounds, and junior Jon McClaren had 10 rebounds.
PCS junior Elias Golino led all scorers with 20 points.
The Cougars play Alisal Saturday at the Watsonville Tournament at 3:30 p.m.
Alisal 71, St. Francis 34: Joseph Rose led the Sharks in scored a team-high 14 points, but the Sharks dropped their second-round game at the Watsonville Tournament on Friday.
Nash Horton added 13 points for the Sharks (0-3).
St. Francis plays PCS in the Watsonville on Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Harbor 67, at James Lick 33: The Pirates won their nonleague game Friday.
Girls basketball
Santa Cruz 57, at Pacific Grove 26: Senior Madison Yazalina led all scorers with 23 points to help the Cardinals prevail in their game at the 2022 Breaker Classic at Pacific Grove on Friday.
Yazalina also had eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.
Senior Claire Thompson had 18 points, six blocks, four rebounds, four steals, and three assists. She scored eight points in the first quarter.
Junior Bianca Anaya scored eight points, and junior Natalia Espinosa had nine rebounds, two points, two assists and one steal.
The Cardinals (3-1) play Carmel at the Breaker Classic on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Harbor 41, at Yerba Buena 28: Junior forward Elsie Torres scored 13 points in the Pirates’ nonleague win Friday.
Sophomore forward Abigail Higgins had four points, 12 rebounds, nine blocks and four assists for the Pirates.
The Pirates (2-4) host North Monterey County on Monday at 5:30 p.m.
Pajaro Valley 24, Notre Dame-Salinas 20: The Grizzlies won in their low scoring game at the Alvarez Tournament on Friday.
Boys soccer
Harbor 7, Anzar 0: Raul Calles had four goals and an assist in the Pirates’ nonleague rout Friday.
Calles has six goals through two games for the Pirates (2-0-0), who also beat Sobrato 3-1 on Tuesday.
Alexander Alvarado and Maury Martinez had a goal and assist each against Anzar, and Javi Monroy also scored. Johnny Campbell, Moises Hernandez, and Javi Calles also provided assists.
Harbor hosts Gilroy on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
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Zoe Boston logged a huge double-double with 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead Roselle to a 49-42 victory over Union in Union.
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Disney Cruise Line redefines longstanding maritime tradition, continues to help grant even more life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses through newly announced initiatives
CELEBRATION, Fla. , June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Cruise Line announced today that all Make-A-Wish® children, including past, present and future wish recipients, will be honored as godchildren of the Disney Wish, which sets sail this summer from Port Canaveral, Florida. Disney Cruise Line also continues to support the transformative work that wish-granting organizations do every day through newly announced initiatives which include an exclusive merchandise collection and the donation of a stateroom aboard a sailing of the Disney Wish.
Redefining the longstanding maritime tradition of appointing a ship "godmother," this is the first time in Disney Cruise Line history that children are being recognized in this prestigious role which symbolically bestows good fortune on the vessel and its travelers.
The godchildren of this unique ship of wishes will join the magical group of godmothers for the Disney Cruise Line fleet including Patty Disney, Tinkerbell, Jennifer Hudson and Mariah Carey.
"Make-A-Wish children and their families are brave, determined, resilient, and some of the most inspirational people you could ever meet," said Bob Chapek, chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company. "Wishing is a transformative experience that brings hope and joy, and it is our privilege to proudly recognize children who strive to overcome challenges as our Disney Wish godchildren. Working with Make-A-Wish to support children with critical illnesses and making magic when it is needed most will always be a priority for The Walt Disney Company."
During the Disney Wish christening ceremony, Make-A-Wish children will recite the blessing for the newest ship, evoking the spirit of optimism The Walt Disney Company is known for. The event will be an unforgettable celebration of enchantment that will showcase the innovative new ship and celebrate Make-A-Wish as a key part of making wishes come true aboard all Disney Cruise Line ships.
Since 1980, Disney and Make-A-Wish have helped grant life-changing wishes for more than 145,000 children with critical illnesses around the world. Historically, one out of every two wishes granted in the U.S. through Make-A-Wish has been a Disney wish, with many of these wishes involving visits to global Disney destinations and sailings with Disney Cruise Line.
"The selection of Make-A-Wish children as the godchildren of the Disney Wish is another example of how Disney and Make-A-Wish continue to find innovative ways to bring joy to the lives of wish kids and their families," said Richard K. Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. "We are honored to partner with The Walt Disney Company and we look forward to granting countless more wishes together."
In celebration of the Disney Wish and the incredible power of wishes, Disney Cruise Line has worked with Make-A-Wish to create an exclusive line of merchandise that includes a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush, ear headband, trading pin, spirit jersey and tumbler.
Disney will donate 10% of the purchase price from the sale of every item in the Disney Wish Limited Edition Collection now through July 18, 2023, to Make-A-Wish to grant even more life-changing wishes. The full Disney Wish Limited Edition Collection is available aboard the Disney Wish, and select items are available on shopDisney.com beginning July 18, 2022.
Disney Cruise Line also donated a stateroom aboard a sailing of the Disney Wish, an initiative that raised more than $260,000. Proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish and Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost.
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ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — Thor Industries Inc. (THO) on Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $27.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Elkhart, Indiana-based company said it had profit of 50 cents.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.10 per share.
The recreational vehicle maker posted revenue of $2.35 billion in the period, which also fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.53 billion.
Thor Industries expects full-year earnings to be $5.50 to $6.50 per share, with revenue in the range of $10.5 billion to $11.5 billion.
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When the Biden administration announced its response to a refugee crisis in Ukraine ignited by Russia’s invasion, it stressed the temporary nature of its new program.
“We’ve heard widely from Ukrainians that they really are seeking kind of temporary refuge in the U.S. with family, with other individuals they have connections with,” an administration official said in announcing Uniting for Ukraine, a program that has since welcomed more than 100,000 Ukrainians.
“They are quite keen to stay near Ukraine to return as soon as possible,” the official said last April.
But a year into a conflict with no clear end in sight, hopes of any near-term return to Ukraine have largely been dashed for a population given temporary status and just two years to remain in the U.S.
Many Ukrainians have entered the U.S. not as refugees but “parolees,” waived into the U.S. without a surefire pathway to remain at the close of their two years.
“Many families are seeing their cities reduced to rubble or essentially annexed by Russia. With regard to Russia’s air capabilities and utter disregard for civilian infrastructure, there is a real threat to existence across the entirety of Ukraine. So this is a situation with all the hallmarks of a protracted conflict, one that makes returning safely all but impossible,” said Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.
“I think there needs to be reconsideration of the timeframes that we’re talking about.”
Ukrainians have been steadily arriving in the U.S. since the April rollout of the program, a journey that has often meant first fleeing to a nearby European country and waiting in limbo until receiving approval to come to the U.S.
Olena Kopchak and her husband George Kodua fled the country with their daughter Yana, as well as Olena’s parents.
It was a particularly gut-wrenching decision for Olena’s mother, Oleksandra, who ultimately agreed to join the family at the last minute with just the clothes on her back.
The group arrived in Moldova, spending three nights sleeping in the train station before eventually landing in Poland, where a friend was able to lend them an apartment.
The parents were able to join their daughter Svitlana Rogers in the U.S. more quickly, having previously secured tourism visas for a visit.
But Olena and her family had to instead pursue a months-long path to the U.S. through Uniting for Ukraine, a program accessible to them only because her sister was able to serve as a financial sponsor.
The process itself meant tracking down health records and other financial records from a Ukraine in chaos, something the family was able to do largely due to Oleksandra’s connections as a nurse.
“A lot of other families don’t have this ability and at that moment, and now, hospitals are overwhelmed,” Svitlana said.
“They need to treat patients, wounded people, injured people, and they don’t have time for the paperwork.”
Olena and her daughter were approved almost immediately, while George, a Georgian citizen, didn’t have his application approved until shortly before the 90-day window to book their travel was coming to a close.
But the family is now settling into life near Princeton, N.J., and looking to leave the frenzied exit in their rearview mirror.
Yana is enrolled in third grade. Olena got a job working as a teaching assistant at a Montessori preschool. And George just started a job as a machine operator at a pharmaceutical factory, a departure from his background managing construction projects.
While all nine family members were initially living with Svitlana, Olena and George have since found their own housing, a struggle itself given that many low-income housing options require credit history or other documentation those new to the country may not yet have.
Their time has been filled with pizza parties and even a first-ever trip to the beach for Yana.
“They come in and you try and to show them normality, and this is your home now” Svitlana said. “The community here is so helpful and so supportive.”
But Olena and her family are very aware that the life they are building is a tentative one.
“I’m very worried about our immigration status because two years will pass so fast, and we’re already a year into the war anniversary and two years will go so fast. We’re trying to build our life from zero here. And again in two years to go back to zero, no one wants to do that and it’s scary. And to go back to Ukraine, it’s impossible to think about starting life again not knowing what will be there,” Olena said through Svitlana, who acted an interpreter for her and George.
Family members still living near their hometown of Mykolaiv have told them that food remains scarce and electricity is sporadic — often only functioning just a few hours a day. And they’ve had to stand in line for hours for clean drinking water.
“To be honest, we would like to stay here because America is a country of opportunities, and also to have family over here is a big plus because we always will be supportive to each other. And to go back to Ukraine now, there is no chance. There is no reason to be back to Ukraine now,” George said.
“There is nothing to be back to, there are no simple things for living, there is no water, there is a shortage of food. … There’s no work, and it’s a war zone.”
Beyond the 115,000 Ukrainians who entered the country through Uniting For Ukraine — another roughly 30,000 have received approval to do so — are a collection of those who entered the country through other means. That includes those who crossed the southern border and who came on existing tourism or immigration visas as the conflict was breaking out.
This additional groups include another more than 150,000 Ukrainians. But under 2,000 have been processed through the official U.S. refugee program since last February, the only method that allows them to stay in the country permanently.
Those who came through other methods and wish to stay in the U.S. have limited pathways to do so. The backlogged asylum system is not designed to provide shelter to those fleeing from war.
“Unfortunately, in the absence of a credible, individual threat to them, generalized warfare isn’t actually considered grounds for asylum protection,” Vignarajah said.
The administration has designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians, a move that essentially blocks their deportation due to turmoil in their home country.
But that protected status is set to expire at the end of this October.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which administers Uniting for Ukraine and also makes determinations regarding TPS, has pledged to continue to aid Ukrainians, but the form that will take remains unclear.
“DHS remains committed to supporting Ukrainians in the United States, and we continue to explore opportunities to provide avenues for humanitarian relief and protection for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s unprovoked war,” the agency said in a statement.
It’s a top concern for Svitlana, who has seen her niece begin to thrive in the U.S. after even the sound of an airplane above would send her eyes anxiously toward the sky.
“It’s time to bring this question to our leadership because there have been no conversations about it yet,” Svitlana told The Hill.
“These families lost everything and there is no place to go back. Now they are brought here and they finally have some stability. … Do we want to take this back from them again? And send them somewhere to start life again, where it’s not safe and we don’t know when it’s going to be safe again?” | 2023-02-24T15:25:31+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/hill-politics/clock-is-ticking-for-ukrainian-refugees-in-america-as-war-rages-on/ |
Report: Police knew of injured at Texas school while waiting
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Police waited for protective equipment as they delayed entering the Texas elementary school where a gunman inside killed 19 children and two teachers, even as they became aware that some victims needed medical treatment, according to records obtained by The New York Times.
The details published Thursday by the Times provided a clearer picture of the slow law enforcement response as the massacre unfolded at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Police waited more than hour to confront the gunman, even as anguished parents outside the school urged officers to go inside.
Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district police chief, led the response on the scene of the May 24 shooting. A man who investigators believe to be Arredondo could be heard on body camera footage talking about how much time was passing.
“People are going to ask why we’re taking so long,” said the man, according to a transcript of officers’ body camera footage obtained by the newspaper. “We’re trying to preserve the rest of the life.”
Sixty officers had assembled on the scene by the time four officers made entry, according to the report. The two classrooms where the shooting took place included 33 children and three teachers.
Not all the victims were found dead when officers finally went inside: one teacher died in an ambulance and three children died at nearby hospitals, according to the records obtained by the Times, which included a review of law enforcement documents and video that have been gathered as part of the investigation.
The family of Xavier Lopez, 10, said the boy had been shot in the back and lost a lot of blood as he waited for medical attention.
“He could have been saved,” Leonard Sandoval, the boy’s grandfather, told the newspaper. “The police did not go in for more than an hour. He bled out.”
Steven McCraw, the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has said Arredondo made the “wrong decision” to not order officers to breach the classroom more quickly to confront the 18-year-old gunman. On Thursday, McCraw was interviewed behind closed doors at the Texas Capitol by a legislative committee tasked with investigating the shooting.
Arredondo has not responded to repeated interview requests and questions from The Associated Press.
Law enforcement and state officials have struggled to present an accurate timeline and details, and made frequent corrections to previous statements. No information about the police response has been formally released since the days that followed the attack.
But the records obtained by the Times offered new details, including that the gunman, Salvador Ramos, had a “hellfire” trigger device meant to allow a semiautomatic AR-15-style rifle to be fired more like an automatic weapon, but did not appear to have used it during the attack. Ramos had spent more than $6,000 amassing an arsenal of weapons that included two AR-15-style rifles, accessories and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, according to the documents.
The Times reported that some of the officers who first arrived at the school had long guns, and that Arredondo learned the gunman’s identity while inside the school and attempted to communicate with him through the closed classroom doors.
Eva Mireles, one of the teachers who was killed, made a phone call to her husband, a Uvalde school district police officer, during the attack. The documents obtained by the Times show that Ruben Ruiz informed responders on the scene that his wife was still alive in one of the classrooms.
“She says she is shot,” Ruiz could be heard telling other officers as he arrived inside the school at 11:48 a.m., according to the body camera transcript.
By 12:46 p.m., Arredondo gave his approval for officers to enter the room.
“If y’all are ready to do it, you do it,” he said, according to the transcript.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg’s Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.
Police say they are investigating reports that a group of men arrived in a minibus taxi and opened fire on some of the patrons at the bar shortly after midnight Sunday.
Those injured have been taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
The number of cartridges found on the scene indicates that a group of people opened fire in the bar, said Gauteng province police commissioner Lt. Gen. Elias Mawela.
“The primary investigation suggests that these people were enjoying themselves here, in a licensed tavern operating within the right hours,” Mawela told The Associated Press.
“All of a sudden they heard some gunshots, that is when people tried to run out of the tavern. We don’t have the full details at the moment of what is the motive, and why they were targeting these people,” he said.
“You can see that a high caliber firearm was used and it was shooting randomly. You can see that every one of those people were struggling to get out of the tavern,” Mawela told The Associated Press.
The area where the shooting took place was very dark, making it harder to find people who could identify the suspects, he said.
Rifles and a 9 mm pistol were used in the attack, said national police spokeswoman Col. Dimakatso Sello.
In a separate incident, four people were shot dead by unknown gunmen at a tavern in Sweetwaters township in the coastal city of Pietermaritzburg on Saturday night.
According to the police, two men entered the tavern and randomly opened fire on the patrons, killing two people on the scene while two others were confirmed dead at the hospital. Police said 8 other people are receiving treatment in a hospital. The deceased were aged between 30 and 45 and police are investigating charges of murder and attempted murder, police said.
“The team will be working around the clock to track down and bring to book those responsible for this shooting”, said Kwazulu-Natal police commissioner Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the two bar shootings.
“As a nation, we cannot allow violent criminals to terrorize us in this way, regardless of where such incidents may occur,” Ramaphosa said in a statement.
“As government, citizens and structures of civil society we must all work together even more closely to improve social and economic conditions in communities, reduce violent crime and stamp out the illicit circulation of firearms,” he said.
The bar shootings come two weeks after 21 teenagers were found dead in a tavern in the city of East London. The cause of those deaths has not yet been announced by authorities, but the teens were not shot nor crushed in a stampede, according to officials. | 2022-07-10T18:05:04+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/south-africa-police-say-15-killed-in-bar-shooting-in-soweto/ |
MADRID (AP) — The Latest on the G-7 summit, the annual meeting of the leading democratic economies, which this year is being held in the Bavarian Alps in Germany; and on the NATO summit in Madrid, where leaders begin gathering later Tuesday:
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging other NATO allies to increase their military spending — but is being accused by his own defense minister of underfunding the U.K.’s armed forces.
Britain is among nine of the 30 NATO countries that meets the alliance’s target of spending at least 2% of Gross Domestic Product on defense. Johnson said Tuesday that the current figure is 2.3%, adding that he would be “having a conversation” about spending at this week’s NATO summit in Madrid.
But Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said the military had been underfunded for years by successive governments and had been fed “a diet of smoke and mirrors, hollowed-out formations and fantasy savings, when in the last few years threats from states have started to increase.”
Despite the increased spending, the size of Britain’s military is shrinking. The British Army is set to be cut from 82,000 troops to 72,500.
Wallace told a think tank conference in London that there is a risk Russia “will lash out against wider Europe” and “it is time to mobilize, be ready and be relevant.”
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
— How a G-7 ban on Russian gold would work
— Zelenskyy tells G-7 summit Ukraine forces face urgent moment
— The AP Interview: Spanish PM says NATO summit to show unity
— NATO holds summit with gaze on Russia — and China
— Tale of 2 summits: ‘America’s back’ to America’s backsliding
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
The United States and Spain have issued a joint declaration condemning Russia for invading Ukraine, emphasizing their defense partnership through NATO and pledging to promote safe and orderly migration.
U.S. President Joe Biden is in Spain for the NATO summit. He met Tuesday with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The four-page declaration says Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine “fundamentally altered the global strategic environment.” It adds that the “aggression constitutes the most direct threat to transatlantic security and global stability since the end of the Cold War.”
It says both countries will work to strengthen legal migration pathways, especially for people from the Caribbean and Latin America. The U.S. and Spain also recognize the importance of cooperating to address what the declaration calls “irregular” migration from North Africa — a pressing problem for Spain.
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance will commit to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 for its forces at this week’s summit in Madrid.
“NATO is determined to set the gold standard on discussing the security challenges of climate change,” Stoltenberg said Tuesday in Spain’s capital as world leaders arrived for two days of talks.
Stoltenberg says that NATO’s immediate goal will be reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of its military forces by 45% by 2030.
He said climate change is “a crisis multiplier,” so it matters for security.
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WASHINGTON — The United States has announced new sanctions on 29 people and 70 Russian firms related to the Kremlin’s defense industry, as punishment for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The targeted companies include state-owned Rostec, a state-owned defense conglomerate, and its affiliated companies.
The move came in combination Tuesday with the Group of Seven announcement to ban imports of Russian gold, and price caps on Russian oil.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the sanctions will degrade Putin’s capabilities and further impede his war against Ukraine, which has already been plagued by poor morale, broken supply chains, and logistical failures.”
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The mayor of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko and his brother, Wladimir, are in Madrid and have met Spain’s King Felipe VI at a NATO Public Forum debate on the eve of the NATO summit in the Spanish capital.
The two brothers were in the audience when the king made his address to the forum Tuesday and met the monarch as he left.
The king said their presence was “a very pleasant surprise” and that he had conveyed to them Spain’s “support and our deep thoughts and friendship with your nation, with your people.”
The brothers, both former heavyweight boxing champions, work together to keep Kyiv running during the ongoing war with Russia.
NATO has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the summit, but it is expected that he will appear only by video conference.
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Italian Premier Mario Draghi says a U.N. plan to bring grain out of Ukraine via safe sea corridors could save as much as a month in emptying silos in time for the autumn harvest, since it doesn’t require demining ports.
Draghi said a briefing that G-7 leaders received from U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the plan was “one of the most important” of the summit and was, “all in all, good news.” But he said it requires Russia’s swift approval.
Draghi said Tuesday the key elements of the plan involve using existing safe corridors in and out of ports, ensuring cargo ships are protected by the U.N. from possible Russian attacks, and that the ships are then inspected to prevent weapons from arriving. Draghi said Putin had insisted on this.
He said Russia had in principle accepted the three-part involvement in the project of Ukraine, Turkey and the U.N..
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Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos marked the gathering of leaders for the NATO summit by publishing satellite images and the precise coordinates of a conference hall in Madrid where it’s being held.
It also published on its messaging app channel Tuesday the coordinates of the White House, the Pentagon and of government headquarters in London, Paris and Berlin.
It described them as the “decision-making centers supporting the Ukrainian nationalists” – a reference to Western nations’ support for Kyiv in the face of Russia’s invasion.
The corporation noted that NATO allies were set to declare Russia an enemy at their summit in Madrid, adding that it was publishing precise coordinates “just in case.”
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Italian Premier Mario Draghi says G-7 leaders were concerned about Russian advances in eastern Ukraine but that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was optimistic about Ukraine’s ability to mount a successful counterattack.
Zelenskyy addressed the Group of Seven meeting via video link.
“One of the things that President Zelenskyy told us was that a counter-offensive would be starting, which he was confident would succeed,” Draghi said.
Asked about reported doubts from the White House, Draghi said: “It’s not so much doubts expressed by President (Joe) Biden as concern for the Russian progress that has taken place. I can’t say anything more on this.”
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Italian Premier Mario Draghi says the Indonesian presidency of the Group of 20 nations has ruled out in-person participation by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the November meeting of the group in Bali.
The Nov. 15-16 summit risked awkward diplomatic encounters if Putin were to have come. The Kremlin had said earlier that Putin intended to go.
But Draghi, whose country held the G-20 presidency before handing it off to Indonesia, said Tuesday the G-7 had rallied to support Indonesian President Joko Widodo to organize a successful summit.
Asked about the Kremlin’s announcement that Putin would participate, Draghi said: “President Widodo excludes it. He was categorical: (Putin) is not coming. What might happen — I don’t know what will happen but what might happen is perhaps a remote intervention.”
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French President Emmanuel Macron is calling on oil-producing countries to boost output and thereby lower world prices pushed up by the war in Ukraine.
He said Tuesday the prices are putting European economies in an “untenable” situation.
Speaking at the end of a G-7 summit in Germany on Tuesday, Macron welcomed the group’s discussions on a price cap for oil as “a very good idea,” but added: “The difficulty is technical.”
He said it’s crucial to include all major oil-buying countries in any cap agreement for it to be effective.
Macron said he discussed boosting oil production with the president of the United Arab Emirates, and expressed hope that U.S. President Joe Biden gets a “positive response” in talks about oil in an upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.
Macron said oil producers have an “immense responsibility given our collective dependence on them.”
He called for expanding Europe’s liquefied natural gas processing capacity and lashed out at speculation by energy traders he called “war profiteers.”
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called NATO plans to boost its rapid reaction force “measured and proportional” and not meant to provoke Russia.
Speaking Tuesday at the end of a G-7 summit in Germany and before traveling to Spain for a NATO summit, Trudeau said Canada, is “committed to making sure we continue to stand up against Russian threats and Russian posturing.”
According to the government, about 1,400 Canadian troops are currently deployed in central and eastern Europe as part of NATO assurance and deterrence measures.
“The response that we are taking to Russia’s illegal actions is measured and proportional,” he said, adding it should not be considered a “provocative” move.
“We are looking at ensuring that Russia knows we will be there to defend democracies,” Trudeau said.
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French President Emmanuel Macron says Russia “cannot and should not” win the war in Ukraine, a day after a Russian missile strike killed 18 people at a Ukrainian shopping mall.
Speaking at the end of the Group of Seven summit in Germany on Tuesday, Macron said the seven developed economies have devised a plan to support Ukraine and maintain sanctions against Russia “as long as necessary, and with the necessary intensity.”
As fighting in Ukraine rages into the fifth month, Macron said it’s not clear when the war will end but the goal of Western democracies is, “Russia must not win.”
His comments came as rescuers searched through the charred rubble of the shopping mall. Macron called the attack a war crime.
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MADRID — NATO’s chief says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a “fundamental shift” in the alliance’s defense policy, and NATO members will have to invest more in military spending in what is now a more unstable world.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg spoke as the alliance’s leaders began gathering Tuesday in Madrid for a summit that will set the course of the alliance for the coming years.
Stoltenberg said the meeting would chart a blueprint for the alliance “in a more dangerous and unpredictable word.”
Top of the agenda is strengthening defenses against Russia and supporting Ukraine in its fight against Moscow’s invasion.
Stoltenberg said “we hope to make progress” at the gathering in breaking a logjam over applications by Sweden and Finland to join the alliance. Turkey is blocking the move and says the Nordic pair must change their stance on Kurdish rebel groups that Turkey considers terrorists.
The three countries’ leaders are due to meet in Madrid, alongside Stoltenberg, later Tuesday.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending the decision by Group of Seven leaders to soften their commitments on ending public support for fossil fuel investments.
The leaders say the war in Ukraine means time-limited support for new natural gas extraction projects may be necessary.
The G-7 nations said in a statement Tuesday at the end of their three-day summit that “in these exceptional circumstances, publicly supported investment in the gas sector can be appropriate as a temporary response.”
That contrasts in part with a previous pledge made last month by G-7 climate ministers, who said that the seven major economies would “align official international financing with the goals of the Paris Agreement.”
Environmental campaigners, scientists and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have spoken out against any additional fossil fuel investments by rich, developed nations.
But Scholz told reporters that “gas will be needed temporarily and that is why there may be investments that make sense, in this transitional phase, and that therefore may need to be supported.”
One of the arguments made by German officials in favor of supporting new natural gas development projects is that it could spare them having to burn more polluting coal to meet their energy needs.
Environmental groups argue that building additional pipelines and other infrastructure for surging U.S. LNG exports to Europe and for other fossil fuels will lock in increased carbon use for years to come.
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Members of the Group of Seven major democratic economies have vowed to create a new ‘climate club’ for nations wanting to take more ambitious steps on global warming.
The move, championed by G-7 summit host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, will see countries that join the club agree on tougher measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the aim of keeping global temperatures from rising more than 1.5 Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) this century compared to pre-industrial times.
Countries that are part of the club will seek to harmonize their measures so that they are comparable and avoid members imposing climate-related tariffs on each others’ imports.
Speaking at the end of a three-day G-7 summit, Scholz said the aim was to “ensure that protecting the climate is a competitive advantage, not a disadvantage.”
He said details of the planned climate club would be finalized this year.
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Leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies have taken a united stance to support Ukraine for “as long as necessary,” as Russia’s invasion of its neighbor grinds on for a fifth month.
The final statement from the Group of Seven summit in Germany said Tuesday the countries would “explore” far-reaching steps to cap Kremlin income from oil sales that are financing the war in Ukraine.
The statement left out key details on how the fossil fuel prices caps would work in practice, setting up more discussion in the weeks ahead to assess measures on barring the import of Russian oil above a certain amount.
That would hit a key Russian source of income and, in theory, ease the energy price spikes afflicting the global economy as a result of the war.
Leaders also agreed to a ban on imports of Russian gold and to step up aid to countries hard hit with food shortages by the blockage on Ukraine grain shipments through the Black Sea.
Unity in the seven democracies’ confrontation with Putin was a key theme of the summit at a luxury resort in the Bavarian Alps.
The G-7 countries have set aside $29.5 in Ukraine assistance this year, on top of $60 billion since Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea region in 2014.
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Group of Seven leaders have agreed to spend $4.5 billion on addressing food security issues around the globe exacerbated by rising grain and food costs following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The White House said Tuesday that the United States is pitching in $2.76 billion toward the effort. The funding will be used to assist 47 countries and regional organizations dealing with food insecurity and malnutrition.
The White House says the most immediate needs are in the Horn of Africa, where the Russian blockade of grain from Ukraine has worsened an already desperate situation. The Horn of Africa is experiencing a fourth straight season of drought, with as many as 20 million facing the threat of starvation by year’s end, the White House says.
The Biden administration said in a statement that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions “have strangled food and agriculture production and have used food as a weapon of war.”
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ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president says he spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday morning and may meet with him at this week’s NATO summit in Spain.
The White House said Biden “looks forward” to seeing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Madrid.
Erdogan told a press conference in Ankara ahead of his departure to Spain that Biden “expressed his desire to get together again tonight or tomorrow and we said ‘possible.’”
Erdogan said the pair would discuss Turkey’s requests for upgraded F-16s but said there were “diversionary tactics” at play. He didn’t elaborate.
Erdogan is infuriated by U.S. military bases in Greece and says the U.S. has been fixated on Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made S-400 missiles — a step that led to Ankara being kicked off the F-35 stealth jet program.
Erdogan confirmed he plans to meet with the leaders of Sweden and Finland, along with NATO’s secretary general, to continue discussions on Turkey’s objections to the two Nordic countries’ NATO membership bids.
Ankara has objected to Sweden and Finland’s bid to join NATO, citing what it considers to be their lax approach toward groups Turkey deems national security threats, including the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, and its Syrian extension. American support for Syrian Kurdish fighters in combatting the Islamic State group has also enraged Turkey for years. | 2022-06-29T02:08:19+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/international/ap-international/live-updates-g-7-talks-draw-to-close-nato-meet-to-begin/ |
Residents of The Dalles, Oregon, should soon know how much of their water Google's data centers have been using to cool the computers inside the cavernous buildings — information that previously was deemed a trade secret.
Data centers around the world help people stream movies, store trillions of photos and conduct daily business online, but a single facility can churn through hundreds of thousands of gallons of water per day. The issue is a sensitive one in The Dalles, which is experiencing a drought and where some residents have seen water levels in their wells drop.
A lawsuit by the city on behalf of Google — against Oregon’s biggest newspaper, The Oregonian/OregonLive — that sought to keep the water-use information confidential was dropped, the newspaper reported Thursday.
City officials abandoned the 13-month legal fight to keep the information secret and committed to release the company’s water consumption in future years. The California-based company has plans to potentially build more data centers in The Dalles.
In an email, Google confirmed Thursday that its water use numbers would no longer be a trade secret.
“It is one example of the importance of transparency, which we are aiming to increase ... which includes site-level water usage numbers for all our U.S. data center sites, including The Dalles,” Google spokesperson Devon Smiley said.
In a Nov. 21 blog posting, Google said that all of its global data centers consumed approximately 4.3 billion gallons (16.3 billion liters) of water in 2021, which it said is comparable to the water needed to irrigate and maintain 29 golf courses in the southwest U.S. each year.
The Dalles Mayor Richard Mays said Google had previously insisted its water usage in The Dalles was a trade secret because the company was concerned about competitors knowing how it cools its servers, but then changed its position and agreed to release the water records for The Dalles.
“That’s why we backed off (the lawsuit),” Mays told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
In a settlement filed Wednesday with Wasco County Circuit Court, The Dalles agreed to provide 10 years of water use data for Google and to provide annual water usage in future years, the newspaper reported.
The Oregonian/OregonLive said the case represents a major test of Oregon public records law. The newspaper had requested Google’s records last year.
“This seemed to be a perfect example of a clash of two important storylines, both the expansion of big businesses and the public resource that they need to use,” Therese Bottomly, editor of The Oregonian/OregonLive, was quoted as saying.
Mays and Public Works Director Dave Anderson did not immediately respond to requests for further comment.
The information about the data centers' water use could be available as early as this week.
The decision to back off the lawsuit came even as Google has been considering building two new data centers in The Dalles. The town lies along the mighty Columbia River, but the new data centers wouldn’t be able to use that water and instead would have to take water from rivers and groundwater that has gone through the city’s water treatment plant.
Communities in the West have been grappling with a more than 20-year megadrought that studies link to human-caused climate change. Google's proposal worried some residents who fear there eventually won’t be enough water for everyone — including for area farms and fruit orchards, by far the biggest users.
The Dalles is adjacent to the the mighty Columbia River, but new data centers wouldn’t be able to use that water and instead would have to take water from rivers and groundwater that has gone through the city’s water treatment plant. The snowpack in the nearby Cascade Range that feeds the aquifers varies wildly year-to-year and glaciers are melting.
Dawn Rasmussen, who lives on the outskirts of The Dalles, has seen the level of her well water drop year after year and worried that sooner or later it would fall short.
“At the end of the day, if there’s not enough water, who’s going to win?” she said last year.
Town councilors voted unanimously in November 2021 to approve Google's proposal to build two new data centers, even though the 15,000 town residents didn't know how much water the proposed data centers would use. Even the town councilors themselves had to wait until a couple of weeks before the vote to find out the projected usage numbers.
John DeVoe, executive director of WaterWatch of Oregon, a conservation organization, said there should be no secrecy about these numbers.
“Water is a public resource,” DeVoe said. “The public deserves to know how much water is used — and from what sources — by those who take water from rivers and streams and pump water from aquifers.”
He said plans and information related to the use of water ought to be available to the public before government entities make permanent decisions about entitlements to water.
“That didn’t happen here,” DeVoe said. “No one ought to be able to hide the ball."
The U.S. hosts 30% of the world’s data centers, more than any other country. Some data centers are trying to become more efficient in water consumption, for example by recycling the same water several times through a center before discharging it.
A study published last year by researchers at Virginia Tech and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory showed one-fifth of data centers rely on water from moderately to highly stressed watersheds. | 2022-12-15T23:13:11+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2022/12/15/oregon-city-drops-fight-to-keep-google-water-use-private/ |
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The American College of Sports Medicine is based in Indianapolis and each year, the sports professionals there do a fitness ranking for the 50 biggest American cities. The least fit city this year -Indianapolis. That city is trying to get healthier by becoming more walkable. Andrea Muraskin of member station WFYI reports.
BRENT ALDRICH: If you want to cross the street, it's going to be tough.
ANDREA MURASKIN, BYLINE: Brent Aldrich is standing on Washington Street, a main east-west artery that runs through Indianapolis. We're in the Englewood neighborhood where Brent lives and works as a community planner. His parents grew up around here and, back then, the street was lined with local businesses that you could walk to. But today, most people just pass through, driving at 40 miles an hour.
ALDRICH: When we do this, we're going to probably have to run or kind of Frogger it across. Just - you stand in one lane, you wait for the car to go past, and you hope it's not game over, right?
MURASKIN: There's a clear connection between this pedestrian-unfriendly street and health. Nicole Keith is an exercise specialist at Indiana University. She says walking is key.
NICOLE KEITH: The healthiest communities are those that are most walkable because they're connected. So, if you have sidewalks and, hopefully, you're able to go to the grocery store, get fresh fruits and vegetables, you can access health care and a walkable community.
MURASKIN: Architect Bruce Race now teaches at the University of Houston, but was on the faculty of Ball State University's urban planning program in Indianapolis. He says transforming Indianapolis back into a walkable city will require reversing suburban sprawl.
BRUCE RACE: A lot of these areas were built without any sidewalks at all, so they really don't have the type of walking infrastructure that you might see in a traditional community.
MURASKIN: Race says inner-city neighborhoods like Englewood also suffered because when the middle class left, businesses closed and neighborhoods fell into disrepair.
RACE: It's a national problem, not just an Indianapolis problem.
MURASKIN: He says there's hope because millennials are returning in droves to live in cities. Indianapolis now plans to widen sidewalks and build more crosswalks in long-neglected inner city neighborhoods. But like many cities, money is always a problem. And commuters here pay their income taxes to their hometowns, not to Indianapolis, so the city is reaching out to some residents who have taken the initiative to make their neighborhoods more livable.
On a breezy night, eight women, most young, are playing floor hockey on the roof of an apartment building in the heart of Englewood. Jen May is on a team with her coworkers from the nearby daycare. She says her whole family plays here.
JEN MAY: My kids also play. My husband's on a team. I live right over on Oxford, so just a walk through the garden.
MURASKIN: The Englewood Community Development Corporation built the rooftop rink and recently finished work on a pocket park. Soon, it will break ground on a senior housing development. The hope is efforts like this can attract new residents and the city will see building more walkable streets as a worthwhile investment. For NPR News, I'm Andrea Muraskin in Indianapolis.
GREENE: Andrea's story was produced with Side Effects Public Media, a reporting collaborative that's focused on public health. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | 2022-07-27T07:17:02+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2015-07-03/why-its-an-uphill-battle-to-make-indianapolis-a-more-pedestrian-friendly-city |
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-1-4-1
(six, one, four, one)
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CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-1-4-1
(six, one, four, one) | 2022-12-28T18:11:39+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/ohio/winning-numbers-drawn-in-pick-4-midday-game/AJ3NZ5IWSBGYPGILJ6RLJOPCCI/ |
MINNEAPOLIS -- The New York Giants missed an opportunity to make the playoffs on Saturday when they lost 27-24 to the Minnesota Vikings on a 61-yard field goal as time expired at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Thanks to losses by the Detroit Lions in Carolina and Seattle Seahawks in Kansas City, the Giants are still in a win-and-they're-in situation next week when they host the Indianapolis Colts. Washington (7-7-1) also lost later in the day in San Francisco to help out New York.
"We control our own destiny," Giants running back Saquon Barkley said. "Win and you're in. At home. That's beautiful."
The Giants (8-6-1) are looking to end a five-year playoff drought. In fact, they entered this season tied with the New York Jets for the worst record in the NFL over the previous five seasons. They are currently sixth in the NFC in one of the final wild-card spots.
New York had its chances to clinch a playoff spot on Saturday afternoon in Minnesota. But the Giants had key drops, let an interception slip through their hands, had a punt blocked and threw an interception ... in the fourth quarter alone. They did, however, drive down the field and score on a 27-yard touchdown run by Barkley before converting the 2-point conversion to tie the game with 2:01 remaining.
The Vikings, the NFC North champions, drove down the field for the game-winning field goal moments later and kept the Giants from joining them in the postseason. For now, at least.
"The fact that we didn't do that is sort of disappointing," quarterback Daniel Jones said.
It puts a lot on the line for Sunday against the Colts.
"Huge" is how wide receiver Darius Slayton described that game. Slayton, along with players like Jones, Barkley, Dexter Lawrence, Leonard Williams and a good chunk of this Giants roster, has never been to the playoffs.
"I kind of feel all these weeks [are huge] late in the second half of the season," Slayton said. "It's always, 'You gotta win this week.'"
The Giants were coming off a massive win on Sunday night over the Washington Commanders that put their odds of making the postseason at 91%, per ESPN analytics.
Coach Brian Daboll and most of the players said they were unaware Saturday of the Seahawks and Lions losing at the same time as the Giants. Barkley found out about those results when talking to the media.
Daboll didn't mention it afterward when addressing his team.
"Yeah, it wasn't really something that popped up," Jones said. "Our focus was on this week and win this game this week, and we didn't do that. So as far as how that affects our playoff picture, that's not something we're focused on. We want to win the game. That is always our goal."
Daboll even downplayed the idea that the last-second loss was a missed opportunity because of the playoff implications.
"I look at it as, 'Let's get ready for the Colts,'" he said. "We had some missed opportunities [vs. Minnesota]. Fix what we need to fix and get ready for the Colts."
Does that make next week an even bigger game?
"Same as this week. Same as all the weeks," Daboll said. "They're all big. There are only 17 of them."
The Giants have two games remaining. After hosting the Colts they play on the road against the NFC-leading Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18. How Philadelphia handles that game could go in several different directions contingent on what is at stake for both teams.
The Giants don't want to leave it to chance. They would like to secure their spot against the Colts.
"Preferably playing in front of your home crowd and getting a chance to go out there and get a win," Slayton said, "obviously that's what you want to do." | 2022-12-25T01:20:00+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35316778/giants-miss-chance-clinch-playoff-berth-control-fate |
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The docu-series EARTH with John Holden airs Sunday, September 25 at 5:00 pm ET on Fox Business Network; Sunday, October 2 at 3:30 pm ET and Sunday, October 9 at 3:30 pm ET on Bloomberg TV; and Sunday, October 9 at 10:00 am ET on BNN Bloomberg Canada. EARTH with John Holden is also available on the streaming platforms Vimeo, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and YouTube.
In this episode, viewers learn how SMS Group helps steel and metal companies reduce their carbon footprints; Gildan Brands produces stylish, eco-friendly apparel; Olam Brands grows sustainable, delectable garlic crops; Westlake Corporation keeps water flowing safely with PVC pipes; and Simon Property Group makes shopping educational, entertaining, and green.
First, John visits a small German town where SMS group services the steel and metals industry. SMS develops innovative production technology and processes that contribute to circular economies, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. In all of its operations – from using hydrogen to decarbonize metal production to recycling lithium-ion batteries, SMS helps the industry go green.
Next, John goes to Gildan Group's Honduras apparel factory, where he sees first-hand how the company conserves water and energy throughout its manufacturing process. Their new technology includes a biomass steam generation system which converts waste into energy; and a wastewater management system which returns clean water to the surrounding ecosystem.
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John visits California's San Joaquin Valley, a major agricultural destination for garlic production. Today's consumers want to know where their food comes from, and that it's safe and produced with environmentally sound practices. So OFI, which stands for Olam Food Ingredients, works with farmers to grow, harvest, and process millions of these tasty bulbs sustainably.
EARTH co-host Andrea Ocampo goes to Canada to see how Westlake Corporation produces PVC pipes that keep safe drinking water flowing. PVC pipes are more durable than metal ones, and they're made from natural materials like electrified salt water. These new technology pipes are used to address environmental concerns and aging infrastructure, in cities worldwide.
Finally, John heads to Denver and Seattle to explore how Simon Property Groups is creating a more sustainable way to shop, compared to ordering online. Simon's properties, loaded with eco-friendly features, become entertainment centers for the entire community – and support special events which teach citizens how to live greener lives.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
1-0-2
(one, zero, two)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers. | 2022-09-21T03:31:24+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-Evening-game-17455777.php |
Police investigating body found in home with more than 60 cats inside
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - West Virginia authorities are investigating a man’s death after his body was found in an area home.
According to the Nitro Police Department, a family member called officers regarding a loved one who they haven’t heard from in weeks.
Police said they went to the man’s home to perform a welfare check and that’s when they found his body.
Officers said during their search of the property, they also found more than 60 cats inside the home.
Nitro Police Chief Chris Fleming said 60 to 70 cats were found with several of the animals dead.
The team said they do not suspect any foul play when it comes to the man’s death, but they are working with the medical examiner’s office to confirm how he died.
The police department did not immediately identify the man or release any further information.
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- Total revenues of $313.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 compared to $307.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
- Net loss of $7.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 compared to net income of $16.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
- EBITDA adjusted to exclude special items, asset dispositions and foreign exchange gains was $36.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 compared to $33.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2022
- As of December 31, 2022, unrestricted cash balance was $160.0 million with total liquidity of $239.7 million
- Updated 2023E financial guidance includes higher Adjusted EBITDA range of $150 - $170 million
HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) today reported net loss attributable to the Company of $7.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for its quarter ended December 31, 2022 ("Current Quarter") on operating revenues of $304.3 million compared to net income attributable to the Company of $16.5 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 (the "Preceding Quarter") on operating revenues of $299.4 million.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") was $19.7 million in the Current Quarter compared to $42.7 million in the Preceding Quarter. EBITDA adjusted to exclude special items, gains or losses on asset dispositions and foreign exchange gains or losses was $36.3 million in the Current Quarter compared to $33.9 million in the Preceding Quarter. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income or loss to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding gains or losses on asset dispositions and foreign exchange gains or losses (in thousands, unaudited). See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further information on the use of non-GAAP financial measures used herein.
"With the recent contract wins in our Government Services line and a stronger oil and gas market, the fundamentals for Bristow's business are improving significantly in 2023," said Chris Bradshaw, President and CEO of Bristow Group. "We are pleased to issue an updated 2023 financial outlook that includes a higher Adjusted EBITDA range of $150 - $170 million. The first quarter will represent the Company's softest financial results, and the momentum will then build with the run rate at year-end expected to be significantly higher than the first half of the year."
Sequential Quarter Results
Operating revenues in the Current Quarter were $5.0 million higher compared to the Preceding Quarter. Operating revenues from offshore energy services were $1.5 million higher primarily due to higher utilization in the Africa region, partially offset by lower utilization in the Americas and the weakening of the Norwegian krone ("NOK") and British pound sterling ("GBP") relative to the U.S. dollar in the Europe region. Operating revenues from government services were $7.1 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to the commencement of new contracts in the Dutch Caribbean, the Netherlands and the Falkland Islands, partially offset by lower revenues in U.K. SAR due to lower activity. These increases were partially offset by lower fixed wing services revenues of $3.9 million due to lower activity, consistent with typical seasonality.
Operating expenses were $3.3 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to subcontractor costs related to new revenue-generating contracts, higher personnel costs and leased-in equipment costs, partially offset by lower fuel expenses and repairs and maintenance costs.
General and administrative expenses were $0.6 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to higher compensation costs and higher information technology costs.
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $0.9 million higher in the Current Quarter primarily due to depreciation and amortization incurred on assets following an acquisition.
During the Current Quarter, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of four helicopters and other assets, resulting in a net loss of $1.7 million. During the Preceding Quarter, the Company sold or otherwise disposed of three helicopters and other assets, resulting in a net gain of $3.4 million.
Other expense, net of $7.7 million in the Current Quarter primarily resulted from foreign exchange losses of $9.2 million, partially offset by a favorable interest adjustment to the Company's pension liability. Other income, net of $11.3 million in the Preceding Quarter primarily consisted of foreign exchange gains of $10.2 million.
Income tax benefit was $0.9 million in the Current Quarter compared to expense of $0.1 million in the Preceding Quarter. The change in income tax benefit and expense is primarily due to the earnings mix of the Company's global operations.
Transition Year-End Results
On August 3, 2022, Bristow's Board of Directors approved a change in the fiscal year end of the Company from March 31st to December 31st, on a prospective basis, aligning its fiscal year to the calendar year. As such, references below to the "Current Period" refer to the nine months ended December 31, 2022, and references to the "Prior Year Period" refer to the nine months ended December 31, 2021. The Company's fiscal year 2023 commenced on January 1, 2023.
Bristow reported net income attributable to the Company of $13.5 million, or income per diluted share of $0.47, for the Current Period on operating revenues of $897.9 million compared to a net loss attributable to the Company of $11.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, on operating revenues of $863.5 million for the Prior Year Period.
Operating revenues in the Current Period were $34.4 million higher compared to the Prior Year Period. Operating revenues from offshore energy services were $12.4 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to higher utilization in the Africa and Americas regions, partially offset by the weakening of the NOK and GBP relative to the U.S. dollar. Operating revenues from government services were $10.4 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to the commencement of new contracts in the Falkland Islands, the Dutch Caribbean and the Netherlands, partially offset by the weakening of the GBP relative to the U.S. dollar. Operating revenues from fixed wing services were $11.4 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to higher utilization.
Operating expenses were $35.5 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to higher fuel expenses, repairs and maintenance costs and higher costs related to new revenue-generating contracts. These increases were partially offset by lower personnel costs, lower leased-in equipment and insurance costs.
General and administrative expenses were $5.6 million higher in the Current Period primarily due to higher compensation costs, travel costs and professional services fees.
Merger and integration costs, primarily consisting of professional services fees and severance costs, were $1.4 million lower in the Current Period.
During the Prior Year Period, restructuring costs were $1.0 million primarily due to severance costs.
Depreciation and amortization expenses were $8.5 million lower in the Current Period primarily due to certain assets being fully depreciated in the Prior Year Period.
During the Current Period, the Company recognized a $5.2 million loss on impairment related to an intangible asset write-off. During the Prior Year Period, the Company recognized losses on impairment of $24.8 million consisting of $16.0 million related to Petroleum Air Services ("PAS"), $5.9 million in connection with certain helicopters held for sale and $2.9 million related to H225 helicopter parts inventory.
During the Current Period, the Company disposed of 12 aircraft and other assets resulting in a net loss of $0.5 million. During the Prior Year Period, the Company disposed of 10 aircraft and other assets resulting in a net gain of $1.4 million.
During the Current Period, the Company recognized earnings of $1.5 million from its unconsolidated affiliates compared to losses of $1.4 million in the Prior Year Period.
The Company recognized interest income of $1.7 million during the Current Period compared to $0.1 million in the Prior Year Period.
During the Prior Year Period, the Company recognized a loss of $2.0 million on the sale of its subsidiary in Colombia.
Other income, net of $20.4 million in the Current Period primarily consisted of foreign exchange gains of $14.9 million, government grants to fixed wing services of $2.5 million and a favorable interest adjustment to the Company's pension liability of $2.2 million. Other income, net of $25.5 million in the Prior Year Period was primarily due to a bankruptcy-related legal settlement of $9.0 million, government grants to fixed wing services of $8.7 million, insurance proceeds of $4.4 million, a favorable interest adjustment to the Company's pension liability of $2.0 million and foreign exchange gains of $1.1 million.
Income tax expense was $7.5 million in the Current Period compared to $8.0 million in the Prior Year Period primarily due to the earnings mix of the Company's global operations.
2023 Outlook
Please read the paragraph entitled "Forward Looking Statements Disclosure" below for further discussion regarding the risks and uncertainties as well as other important information regarding Bristow's guidance. The following guidance also contains the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA. Please read the paragraph entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further information.
Select financial targets for the calendar year commencing January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023 ("2023") are as follows:
Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA outlook in the table above are updated for changes in estimated foreign currency forward rates driving better financial results than the previously announced guidance. The increase in 2023 capital expenditures is due to an acceleration of the previously announced $155-$165 million of capital spending on aircraft, equipment and operating bases related to the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Contract with the U.K. Government ("UKSAR2G"). This accelerated capital expenditure schedule is expected to ensure successful contract execution and transition of operations to the UKSAR2G contract.
There are two main ways in which foreign currency fluctuations impact Bristow's reported financials. The first is primarily non-cash foreign exchange gains (losses) that are reported in the Other Income line on the Income Statement. These are related to the revaluation of balance sheet items, and they are now excluded in the Adjusted EBITDA presentation. The second is through impacts to certain revenue and expense items, which impact the Company's cash flows. The primary exposure is the GBP/USD exchange rate, and this impact is discussed below to offer a more comparable currency basis.
Each £0.01 movement in the GBP/USD exchange rate would impact 2023E Adjusted EBITDA by +/- ~$1.5 million.
Outlook by Line of Service
Offshore Energy Services:
We believe the offshore energy market has entered a multi-year growth cycle. Given our sector's late cycle exposure and the lag effect involving new projects, this should become evident in our financials in 2023. A tighter equipment market, constrained global labor force and inflationary cost pressures should drive meaningful rate increases.
Europe region:
We were awarded a new four-year SAR contract in Norway, expected to start in September 2023. A stronger U.S. dollar relative to the GBP and NOK would adversely impact financial results in this region.
Americas region:
An expected increase in customer activity and contract awards are expected to drive increased utilization in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and Brazil. Guyana revenues will decline due to the end of a customer contract at year-end 2022.
Africa region:
Increased market activity and the return of a significant customer contract are driving better results in Nigeria.
Government Services:
The full year impacts of operations in the Falkland Islands, the Netherlands SAR contract and the Dutch Caribbean SAR contract are expected to have a positive impact in 2023, as well as the U.K. SAR rate increase expected to take effect in 2023. A stronger U.S. dollar relative to the GBP would adversely impact financial results.
Fixed wing and other services:
The reopening of borders in Australia has shown positive signs of recovery, which had previously caused a drag in passenger revenue from scheduled airline services as a result of the pandemic. We are seeing continued growth from charter revenues, expected to continue through 2023. Pilot shortages in the region will remain a challenge through this upturn. We believe the financial performance of this business will be stronger in 2023 compared to 2022.
Liquidity and Capital Allocation
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $160.0 million of unrestricted cash and $79.7 million of remaining availability under its amended asset-based credit facility (the "ABL Facility") for total liquidity of $239.7 million. Borrowings under the ABL Facility are subject to certain conditions and requirements.
In January 2023, the Company entered into two thirteen-year secured equipment financings for an aggregate amount up to £145 million with National Westminster Bank Plc ("NatWest"). The proceeds from the financings were used to refinance its previous equipment financing facilities and provide additional financing to support the Company's obligations under its SAR contracts in the U.K. The credit facilities were funded on January 27, 2023, for approximately £138 million. The credit facilities have thirteen-year terms with repayment due in quarterly installments commencing March 31, 2023. The credit facilities bear interest at a rate equal to the SONIA plus 2.75% per annum. Bristow's obligations will be secured by ten SAR helicopters.
In the Current Quarter, purchases of property and equipment were $31.5 million, and cash proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment were $1.3 million, resulting in net purchases of / (proceeds from) property and equipment ("Net Capex") of $30.2 million. In the Preceding Quarter, purchases of property and equipment were $9.0 million, and cash proceeds from dispositions of property and equipment were $9.1 million, resulting in Net Capex of $(0.1) million. See Adjusted Free Cash Flow Reconciliation for a reconciliation of Net Capex and Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
Conference Call
Management will conduct a conference call starting at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT) on Thursday, March 9, 2023, to review the results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The conference call can be accessed using the following link:
Link to Access Earnings Call: https://www.veracast.com/webcasts/bristow/webcasts/BGQ422.cfm
Replay
A replay will be available through March 30, 2023 by using the link above. A replay will also be available on the Company's website at www.bristowgroup.com shortly after the call and will be accessible through March 30, 2023. The accompanying investor presentation will be available on March 9, 2023, on Bristow's website at www.bristowgroup.com.
For additional information concerning Bristow, contact Jennifer Whalen at InvestorRelations@bristowgroup.com, (713) 369-4636 or visit Bristow Group's website at https://ir.bristowgroup.com/.
About Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. The Company's aviation services include personnel transportation, search and rescue ("SAR"), medevac, fixed wing transportation, unmanned systems, and ad-hoc helicopter services.
Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, the Falkland Islands, Guyana, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K. and the U.S.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements represent Bristow Group Inc.'s (the "Company") current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "project," or "continue," or other similar words and, for the avoidance of doubt, include all statements herein regarding the Company's financial targets for Calendar Year 2023 and operational outlook. These statements are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, reflect management's current views with respect to future events and therefore are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown. The Company's actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements (including the Company's financial targets for Calendar Year 2023 and operational outlook) speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based that occur after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable law.
Risks that may affect forward-looking statements include, but are not necessarily limited to, those relating to: public health crises, such as pandemics (including COVID-19) and epidemics, and any related government policies and actions; any failure to effectively manage, and receive anticipated returns from, acquisitions, divestitures, investments, joint ventures and other portfolio actions; our inability to execute our business strategy for diversification efforts related to, government services, offshore wind, and advanced air mobility; our reliance on a limited number of customers and the reduction of our customer base as a result of consolidation and/or the energy transition; the possibility that we may be unable to maintain compliance with covenants in our financing agreements; global and regional changes in the demand, supply, prices or other market conditions affecting oil and gas, including changes resulting from a public health crisis or from the imposition or lifting of crude oil production quotas or other actions that might be imposed by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other producing countries; fluctuations in the demand for our services; the possibility that we may impair our long-lived assets and other assets, including inventory, property and equipment and investments in unconsolidated affiliates; the possibility of significant changes in foreign exchange rates and controls; potential effects of increased competition and the introduction of alternative modes of transportation and solutions; the possibility that we may be unable to re-deploy our aircraft to regions with greater demand; the possibility of changes in tax and other laws and regulations and policies, including, without limitation, actions of the governments that impact oil and gas operations or favor renewable energy projects; the possibility that we may be unable to dispose of older aircraft through sales into the aftermarket; general economic conditions, including the capital and credit markets; the possibility that portions of our fleet may be grounded for extended periods of time or indefinitely (including due to severe weather events); the existence of operating risks inherent in our business, including the possibility of declining safety performance; the possibility of political instability, war or acts of terrorism in any of the countries where we operate; the possibility that reductions in spending on aviation services by governmental agencies could lead to modifications of our search and rescue ("SAR") contract terms with governments, our contracts with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement ("BSEE") or delays in receiving payments under such contracts; the effectiveness of our environmental, social and governance initiatives; the impact of supply chain disruptions and inflation and our ability to recoup rising costs in the rates we charge to our customers; and our reliance on a limited number of helicopter manufacturers and suppliers.
If one or more of the foregoing risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. You should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date hereof. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these matters or how they may affect us. We have included important factors in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Transition Report on Form 10-KT for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the "Transition Report") which we believe over time, could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ from the anticipated results, performance or achievements that are expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. You should consider all risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Annual Report and in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), all of which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company's management uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to assess the performance and operating results of its business. Each of these measures, as well as Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Net Capex, each as detailed below, have limitations, and are provided in addition to, and not as an alternative for, and should be read in conjunction with, the information contained in the Company's financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") (including the notes), included in the Company's filings with the SEC and posted on the Company's website. EBITDA is defined as Earnings before Interest expense, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA further adjusted for certain special items that occurred during the reported period, as noted below. The Company includes EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to provide investors with a supplemental measure of its operating performance. Management believes that the use of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to investors because it provides information with respect to the Company's ability to meet its future debt service, capital expenditures and working capital requirements and the financial performance of the Company's assets without regard to financing methods, capital structure or historical cost basis. Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA is a recognized term under GAAP. Accordingly, they should not be used as an indicator of, or an alternative to, net income as a measure of operating performance. In addition, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended to be measures of free cash flow available for management's discretionary use, as they do not consider certain cash requirements, such as debt service requirements. Because the definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (or similar measures) may vary among companies and industries, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands, unaudited). The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of forecasted Adjusted EBITDA for Calendar Year 2023 included in this release to projected net income (GAAP) for the same period because components of the calculation are inherently unpredictable. The inability to forecast certain components of the calculation would significantly affect the accuracy of the reconciliation. Additionally, the Company does not provide guidance on the items used to reconcile projected Adjusted EBITDA due to the uncertainty regarding timing and estimates of such items. Therefore, the Company does not present a reconciliation of forecasted Adjusted EBITDA to net income (GAAP) for Calendar Year 2023.
Transition Year End Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following tables provide a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) (unaudited).
Reconciliation of LTM Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow represents the Company's net cash provided by operating activities plus proceeds from disposition of property and equipment, less expenditures related to purchases of property and equipment. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is Free Cash Flow adjusted to exclude costs paid in relation to a PBH maintenance agreement buy-in, reorganization items, costs associated with recent mergers, acquisitions and ongoing integration efforts, as well as other special items which include nonrecurring professional services fees and other nonrecurring costs or costs that are not related to continuing business operations. Management believes that Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow are meaningful to investors because they provide information with respect to the Company's ability to generate cash from the business. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow is net cash provided by operating activities. Since neither Free Cash Flow nor Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a recognized term under GAAP, they should not be used as an indicator of, or an alternative to, net cash provided by operating activities. Investors should note numerous methods may exist for calculating a company's free cash flow. As a result, the method used by management to calculate Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their free cash flow. As such, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Free Cash Flow (in thousands, unaudited).
The chart below presents the number of aircraft in our fleet and their distribution among the regions in which we operate as of December 31, 2022 and the percentage of operating revenue that each of our regions provided during the Current Period (unaudited).
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BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed Friday in Asia after a muddled day on Wall Street, where benchmarks meandered following another encouraging report about inflation.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surged 2.6%, catching up on gains after being closed Thursday for a holiday. Hong Kong and Seoul also advanced, while Shanghai and Sydney declined. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices fell.
Markets got a boost Thursday after a report showed inflation at the wholesale level slowed more than economists expected last month. That came a day after a cooler-than-expected reading on inflation at the consumer level which raised hopes among investors that inflation may be close to a peak and that the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive about raising interest rates than feared.
Inflation is still painfully high and the economy has given false signals before that relief was on the way only for investors to have the rug pulled out from underneath them. Some Fed officials also made comments after Wednesday’s inflation report suggesting their battle against rising prices is far from over.
“Stocks were unable to hold onto robust gains following back-to-back reports that suggest inflation has peaked. After a little pushback from the Fed, Wall Street is starting to second guess how soon the Fed will be in a position to pivot" to slowing rate hikes, Edward Moya of OANDA said in a commentary.
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 727.65 points to 28,546.98. Seoul's Kospi edged 0.2% higher to 2,527.94 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong picked up 0.2% to 20,125.53.
Sydney's S&P/ASX 200 shed 0.5% to 7,032.50 while the Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.2% to 3,276.65. Shares fell in India but rose in Taiwan.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 closed 0.1% lower at 4,207.27 Thursday but was still on pace for a fourth consecutive weekly gain. The Nasdaq gave up 0.6% to 12,779.91, and the Dow rose 0.1% to 33,336.67. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 0.3%, to 1,975.26. The three indexes are also on pace for a weekly gain.
Enough hope for a peak in inflation and Fed aggressiveness has built that the S&P 500 has roughly halved its losses from earlier in the year. It's up more than 14% from its bottom in mid-June.
Technology stocks and other investments beaten down the most earlier in the year by the Fed's aggressive rate hikes have been among the strongest, and the Nasdaq has climbed more than 20% from its low in June.
Technology and health care stocks were among the biggest weights on the S&P 500, keeping gains by energy companies, banks and other sectors in check.
The Walt Disney Co. jumped 4.7% after the entertainment company reported stronger profit for its latest quarter than analysts expected.
Worries about a possible recession still loom over the market, as the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to fight inflation.
A report on Thursday showed fewer U.S. workers filed for jobless claims last week than expected, a potentially encouraging sign about layoffs. But it was nevertheless the highest number since November.
Traders are now betting on the Fed to raise overnight interest rates by half a percentage point at its meeting next month, down from Fed's last two increases of 0.75 percentage points. Even if the Fed can manage to slow the economy enough to stamp out inflation without causing a recession, higher interest rates pull downward on prices for all kinds of investments regardless.
Treasury yields mostly rose Thursday, with the 10-year yield rising to 2.89% from 2.79% late Wednesday, a big move.
It's still below the two-year yield, which sits at 3.21%. That's a relatively unusual occurrence that some investors see as a fairly reliable signal of a pending recession, though the gap between the two has narrowed somewhat.
In other trading Friday, U.S. benchmark crude oil shed 31 cents to $94.03 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It jumped $2.41 to $94.34 per barrel on Thursday.
Brent crude oil, the basis for pricing for international trading, declined 16 cents to $99.44 per barrel.
The U.S. dollar rose to 133.26 Japanese yen from 133.03 yen. The euro fell to $1.0319 from $1.0322. | 2022-08-12T08:00:25+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Asian-shares-mixed-after-new-signs-of-cooling-17368774.php |
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) _ NCino, Inc. (NCNO) on Wednesday reported a loss of $23.6 million in its fiscal third quarter.
The Wilmington, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came to 1 cent per share.
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The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 2 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $105.3 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $103.4 million.
For the current quarter ending in January, nCino expects its results to range from a loss of 5 cents per share to a loss of 4 cents per share.
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The company said it expects revenue in the range of $104 million to $105 million for the fiscal fourth quarter.
NCino expects full-year results to range from a loss of 17 cents per share to a loss of 15 cents per share, with revenue ranging from $403 million to $404 million.
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More than 100 arrested as animal activists protest Grand National horse race
The Grand National, one of the world's most famous horse races, was delayed Saturday after animal rights activists scaled fences around the perimeter of Aintree racecourse and got onto the track.
A total of 118 people were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and public nuisance offenses in a bid to disrupt the race, Merseyside Police said.
Many activists from an estimated group of 300 climbed the high fences around the racecourse just outside Liverpool and got onto the track a few minutes before the race was scheduled to start.
Some affixed themselves to the race fences using glue and lock-on devices, according to the Animal Rising organization, before being taken away by police and security officials.
Police and security officials were seen stopping other activists by shaking the perimeter fences to prevent them being climbed. Local residents were seen helping security keep activists away from the course.
The race was delayed as a result and the 39 competing horses were kept in the parade ring. It was originally scheduled to begin at 5:15 p.m. local time (1615 GMT) and ended up starting around 15 minutes later.
Police make multiple arrests during animal right protest at Grand National. (Credit: Animal Rising via Storyful)
The day started with three people arrested in connection with a plan by the activists to disrupt the race. All three were arrested on "suspicion of conspiracy to cause public nuisance," police said. Their names were not disclosed.
"We respect the right to peaceful protest and expression of views," Merseyside Police said, "but criminal behavior and disorder will not be tolerated and will be dealt with robustly."
Animal Rising had called on protesters to gather outside the racecourse to demand an end to "animal cruelty for entertainment." The group tweeted a video that it said shows one of its spokespeople being arrested at the protest.
Police said they have been working with race organizers ahead of and during the Grand National Festival, which started Thursday.
Animal Rising activist Alex Lockwood this week told British radio station talkSPORT that they planned to disrupt the Grand National, arguing that standing outside and handing out fliers "never stopped anything."
Animal activists hold protest at Grand National. (Credit: Animal Rising via Storyful)
Further inflaming matters was the news that two horses — Dark Raven and Hill Sixteen — died in races at Aintree on Saturday. Hill Sixteen was in the field for the Grand National and died after sustaining an "unrecoverable injury," organizers said.
On Thursday, another horse — Envoye Special — suffered a fatal injury in the Foxhunters’ Chase, which is run over the fences used for the Grand National.
"This horrific ‘sport’ continues to take lives right in front of our eyes. It’s time to BAN this horrific industry," Animal Rising wrote Saturday.
The Grand National is among the biggest occasions on the British sporting calendar and is regarded as one of the most dangerous horse races in the world because of the size of the fences.
Changes were made in 2012 to make the course safer, including softening some of the fences, after two horses died in the Grand National that year and in 2011.
There have been four fatalities from 356 runners in the nine Grand Nationals since. Four horses died at the Aintree festival last year, including two who were injured in the Grand National. | 2023-04-17T16:59:35+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/news/animal-activists-arrested-protest-grand-national |
Flame-colored tanager appearance in Milwaukee County, a first for the state, delights birders
To the delight of birders, a flame-colored tanager was sighted in late April in Sheridan Park in Milwaukee. It's the first time the tropical species has been recorded in Wisconsin.
CUDAHY – Twenty people clustered at noon Sunday on the edge of the Lake Michigan cliff at Sheridan Park.
There, perched 50 feet above the shoreline, they had a commanding view of the inland sea.
But their cameras and binoculars were trained on a 1-ounce feathered visitor feasting in foliage between the bluff and beach.
It was a flash mob, birder style.
"Oh, there she is!" said Sue Kulinski of Racine, raising her camera to her eye. "Hello, beautiful."
Kulinski and the others gathered to view a flame-colored tanager.
It was no ordinary birding outing – it was the first sighting of the species in Wisconsin, according to records of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology.
The bird, native to Mexico and Central America, has been spotted in only two other states, Arizona and Texas, according to eBird, a bird recording system operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Husband-and-wife Doug and Jessica Crofton of St. Francis first spotted and photographed the bird at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Avid birders, they had been at Warnimont Park and stopped by Sheridan Park "on a whim," Doug Crofton said.
The female flame-crested tanager showed itself near the top of the bluff. Initially Crofton thought it might be a pine warbler, one of the many species of songbirds migrating through southeastern Wisconsin in recent days.
Birders reach out for help with identification, and then the word spread
But when the couple got home and looked at photos they had collected, they knew it was different from anything they had seen locally. They then entered images on Merlin ID, a digital bird identification system, which suggested the bird was a western tanager.
"I was excited about that," Crofton said.
He, and the regional birding community, was about to get even more excited.
Crofton reached out late Saturday to Mark Korducki of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology and Jacob Collison, a local bird expert and photographer, for help with the bird's identification.
Within hours both agreed it wasn't a western tanager, which would have been rare for Wisconsin.
Instead they said it was a flame-colored tanager, the first in state history.
By early Sunday the word had spread through the Wisconsin Birding Network email list and various social media accounts.
About 6 a.m. Sunday it was relocated in the same area of Sheridan Park, a slim band of vegetation growing in the margin below the cliff.
Jeff and Lori Sundberg traveled to Cudahy from their home in Grayslake, Illinois, to try to see the rarity.
"I looked for it 12 years ago in Arizona and didn't find it," Jeff Sundberg said. "And here it is."
Flame-colored tanager usually lives in forested mountains in its native range
The bird, a female, seemed undaunted by the attention. It flitted among emerging leaves, flowers and catkins and fed on midges and other insects.
The flame-colored tanager is about 8 inches long, has a 12-inch wingspan and weighs slightly more than 1 ounce, according to the Sibley Guide to Birds.
It's among the family of birds including the cardinals, grosbeaks and buntings.
The species spends most of its time in pine-oak forests in mountains in its native range.
"It's a ways off," said Jeff Kingery of Mukwonago, who with his wife, Becky Alsup Kingery, came to see the tanager. "But the reason it's right here is habitat."
Sheridan Park is part of the Milwaukee County Parks System.
The strip of foliage along the Lake Michigan shore provides critical stopover habitat for all sorts of migrating birds, typical and otherwise.
In intermittent drizzle Sunday it was alive with birds jumping and feeding from branch to branch. Species included black-and-white, black-throated green and yellow-rumped warblers as well as black-capped chickadee and gray catbird. An Iceland gull, seldom seen in Wisconsin, was spotted flying over the beach.
But the lion's share of attention was focused on the flame-colored tanager.
For almost all, it was a "lifer."
The site arguably provided the best of both worlds: the birders could get relatively close looks as the tanager fed, often 30- to 45-feet away; and the bluff provided the bird protection from potential harassment. When it needed to it could fly down the slope or away from the crowd with only green space and Lake Michigan to the east.
About 100 people came throughout the day to view the bird, according to Crofton, who returned to the park Sunday.
"This is a great bird," Crofton said. "And one I didn't even know existed before this weekend. I'm so happy people are able to see it and I hope it fares well for as long as it's here and wherever it goes next." | 2023-05-01T21:36:32+00:00 | jsonline.com | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2023/05/01/flame-colored-tanager-in-sheridan-park-in-cudahy-is-a-wisconsin-first/70169108007/ |
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Four finals, three golds.
Torri Huske, Caeleb Dressel and Alex Walsh all won for the United States on the second day of racing at the world swimming championships on Sunday.
Only Nicolò Martinenghi prevented an American clean sweep as the 22-year-old claimed Italy’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s 100 breaststroke.
“My first medal, a gold medal in my first final at the world championship is something special,” said Martinenghi, who also set a national record.
The 19-year-old Huske improved on her own American record in the women’s 100 butterfly, clocking 55.64 seconds to finish ahead of French swimmer Marie Wattel and China’s Zhang Yufei.
“It’s kind of surreal. I feel like I haven’t really processed it yet,” said Huske, who was 0.29 seconds under the world-record pace at the 50-meter mark. “I’m just happy I went a best time more than the place. At the end of the day, I just want to see that I’m improving myself.”
Wattel’s 56.14 is a French record. Canada’s Maggie Mac Neil, who won in 2019, and Sweden’s Sarah Sjöström, the 2017 winner, both skipped the race.
Dressel was a half-second off the world record as he took gold in the men’s 50 butterfly with 22.57, ahead of Brazilian Nicholas Santos and American teammate Michael Andrew.
“Feels good to get the first individual (gold) out of the way. It’s always the most nerve-racking,” said Dressel, who became the first American to win back-to-back world titles in the event.
Andrew posted a personal best time to gain his first medal, and he reflected on Dressel’s dominance.
“As much as he’s a teammate, I always want to beat him. It’s nice having a guy like him in a lot of the events I race because it pushes me to work that much harder,” Andrew said.
Britain’s Benjamin Proud, who was quickest in qualifying, finished 0.51 off the pace in seventh.
Walsh clocked 2:07.13 in the women’s 200 medley, the fifth fastest time ever posted. The 20-year-old American finished 1.44 seconds ahead Australia’s Kaylee McKeown, and 1.78 ahead of 16-year-old teammate Leah Hayes, whose time of 2:08.91 is a junior world record.
“I’ve had my eyes on that record for a while now and I’m so happy to finally get it,” Hayes said.
It brought the Americans’ medal tally to 12 altogether – five gold, one silver and six bronze.
“I forgot what it’s like to have so many people in the crowd and I was shocked, honestly, looking up from my race and seeing the stadium was full of people,” Walsh said.
The biggest cheers of the evening were for hometown favorite Katinka Hosszú, the 2017 and 2019 champion, who placed seventh in what could be her last worlds at home. Hosszú will be 38 when Budapest next hosts the event in 2027.
“It’s just such an honor to race Katinka. I’ve really looked up to her all of these years and it was fun,” Walsh said.
Martinenghi took the first gold of the evening in the men’s 100 breaststroke, clocking 58.26 seconds ahead of Dutch swimmer Arno Kamminga and American Nic Fink. Fink was fastest over the first 50 meters but finished 0.39 seconds behind Martinenghi.
Apostolos Christou of Greece set a championship record with 52.09 in the 100 backstroke semifinals. Thomas Ceccon of Italy and Hunter Armstrong of the U.S. were next fastest.
Germany’s Anna Elendt was fastest in the women’s breaststroke semifinals, where world record holder Lilly King qualified in eighth place for Monday’s final.
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More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-06-20T16:23:50+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national-sports/huske-dressel-claim-more-golds-for-u-s-at-swimming-worlds/ |
SEATTLE — Sue Bird’s career came to an end Tuesday night as Chelsea Gray scored 15 of her 31 points in the fourth quarter and the Las Vegas Aces advanced to the WNBA Finals with a 97-92 win over the Seattle Storm in Game 4 of their semifinal series.
It will be the third Finals appearance in franchise history for Las Vegas. The Aces lost to Seattle in 2020 in the WNBA bubble played in Florida, and the franchise reached the Finals in 2008 while still in San Antonio, losing to Detroit.
Breanna Stewart tied the WNBA playoff record with 42 points, just the fifth player to score 40 or more in a postseason game, and Jewell Loyd added 29. But Seattle failed to find a third scorer and the Aces had an answer for every charge Seattle made after Las Vegas surged in front early in the second half.
A’ja Wilson finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds for Las Vegas, which will host either Connecticut or Chicago in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday.
SUN 104, SKY 80
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — DeWanna Bonner and Courtney Williams each scored 19 points to help Connecticut rout Chicago and force a decisive Game 5 in their semifinal series.
Alyssa Thomas added 17 points for Connecticut, which will travel to the second-seeded Sky for the winner-take-all game on Thursday night.
It’s the second consecutive playoff series for each team that has gone the distance.
The Sun raced to a 22-6 lead, scoring 10 of the first 12 points. The Sky got back within eight by the end of the first quarter, but couldn’t get much closer as Connecticut had an answer for every Chicago run — thanks to Thomas, Bonner and Jonquel Jones.
Kahleah Copper scored 16 points and Emma Meesseman added 14 for the Sky.
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More WNBA playoffs: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-playoffs and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-09-07T06:09:38+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wnba/aces-top-storm-to-reach-wnba-finals-end-sue-birds-career/2022/09/07/f97a980a-2e67-11ed-bcc6-0874b26ae296_story.html |
Before the Tennessee Titans face a win-or-go-home game against Jacksonville next week, they host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
Week 17 kicks off with an interesting matchup that means much more to Dallas.
Coming off a win over the Eagles, the Cowboys (11-4) still have a shot at winning the NFC East and an outside chance to earn the No. 1 seed.
The struggling Titans (7-8) have lost five in a row and will play the Jaguars (7-8) for the AFC South in the regular-season finale regardless of the outcome against the Cowboys.
The banged-up Titans are without quarterback Ryan Tannehill and their main concern should be staying healthy.
Dallas is a 10 1/2-point favorite, per FanDuel Sportsbook. Pro Picks considers this a layup.
COWBOYS, 30-13
New York Jets (minus 2 1/2) at Seattle
Mike White returns to try to rescue the season for the Jets (7-8). The Seahawks (7-8) are still battling for a playoff spot, too. Seattle is a tough place to play for a quarterback making his seventh career start.
UPSET SPECIAL: SEAHAWKS, 20-19
Miami (plus 2 1/2) at New England
Tua Tagovailoa is back in concussion protocol and the Dolphins (8-7) have lost four straight. The Patriots (7-8) were a fumble inside the 5 away from beating the Bengals last week.
BEST BET: PATRIOTS, 23-17
Minnesota (plus 3) at Green Bay
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (7-8) are making an improbable push for the playoffs. The Vikings (12-3) have won an NFL-record 11 games by one score. Their only double-digit victory came over the Packers in Week 1.
PACKERS, 27-23
Carolina (plus 3) at Tampa Bay
Tom Brady already lost to P.J. Walker. Now, Sam Darnold has a shot to lead the Panthers (6-9) to an NFC South title starting with a win over the Buccaneers (7-8). Tampa Bay has to stop Carolina’s run to give Brady and an underachieving offense a shot.
BUCCANEERS, 20-16
Cleveland (plus 1 1/2) at Washington
The Commanders (7-7-1) are turning to Carson Wentz to get them to the playoffs.
COMMANDERS, 23-20
New Orleans (plus 6 1/2) at Philadelphia
The banged-up Eagles (13-2) are one win away from securing the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Gardner Minshew almost beat the Cowboys, but losing Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson to injury was more costly than losing that game.
EAGLES, 27-16
Arizona (plus 3 1/2) at Atlanta
J.J. Watt’s next-to-last game could be a nightmare for Atlanta QB Desmond Ridder.
FALCONS, 20-17
Jacksonville (minus 4 1/2) at Houston
Like the Titans, the Jaguars have to prioritize health over winning. Win or lose, Jacksonville plays for the AFC South next week.
JAGUARS, 23-20
Chicago (plus 5 1/2) at Detroit
The Lions (7-8) couldn’t stop the run against the Panthers and now face Justin Fields with their playoff hopes on the line.
LIONS, 30-23
Denver (plus 13 1/2) at Kansas City
The Chiefs (12-3) can slide into the No. 1 seed with help from the Bengals. The Broncos are a disaster.
CHIEFS, 31-10
Indianapolis (plus 5 1/2) at New York Giants
Nick Foles can’t play any worse this week for the Colts. The Giants (8-6-1) aim to lock up a wild-card spot.
GIANTS, 22-20
San Francisco (minus 6) at Las Vegas
Brock Purdy and the 49ers (11-4) have a shot at the No. 2 seed.
49ERS, 26-17
Los Angeles Rams (plus 6 1/2) at Los Angeles Chargers
The battle for Los Angeles with two teams headed in opposite directions.
CHARGERS, 27-17
Pittsburgh (plus 3) at Baltimore
The Ravens (10-5) need Lamar Jackson to have any chance in the playoffs. They still can win the AFC North.
RAVENS, 17-16
Buffalo (minus 1 1/2) at Cincinnati
There’s plenty at stake in a potential preview of the AFC championship game. Josh Allen and the Bills (12-3) want to hold onto the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Joe Burrow and the Bengals (11-4) have won seven in a row.
BILLS, 27-24
2022 RECORD
Last Week: Straight up: 10-6 Against spread: 6-10.
Season: Straight up: 147-92. Against spread: 119-115-5.
Thursday: Straight up: 12-6. Against spread: 8-10.
Monday: Straight up: 10-7. Against spread: 8-9.
Best Bet: Straight up: 9-7. Against spread: 9-7.
Upset Special: Straight up: 5-11. Against spread: 7-8-1.
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NEW YORK, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prix Pictet, the world's leading prize in photography and sustainability, has announced 'Human' as the theme for the 10th cycle of the award.
The announcement was made at a presentation at the Théâtre Antique of the work of Sally Mann, last year's Prix Pictet Laureate, as part of the annual photography festival Les Rencontres d'Arles on the evening of Thursday 7 July.
Commenting on the theme, Isabelle von Ribbentrop, Executive Director, Prix Pictet, said: "We quite rightly celebrate human creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship but too often our triumphs in science, engineering and technology come at monumental cost. The human story is more often a tale of conflict and despair than of nurture, love and co-existence.
"Yet it would be too easy to read the human story as one of tragic hubris. Yet it does not end here. We stand on the threshold of the future wondering which way the dice will fall. Our wager with posterity is that human ingenuity, intelligence, and resilience of spirit is powerful enough to insist upon a very different future for the human story."
The shortlist of photographers will be announced in early 2023. A major exhibition of the shortlisted portfolios will be held to accompany the award ceremony at the V&A in London in September 2023. The winner of the 10th cycle will receive a cash prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs (£86,000, USD105,000).
The nine previous Prix Pictet winners are Benoit Aquin (Water), Nadav Kander (Earth), Mitch Epstein (Growth), Luc Delahaye (Power), Michael Schmidt (Consumption), Valérie Belin (Disorder), Richard Mosse (Space), Joana Choumali (Hope) and Sally Mann (Fire).
The Prix Pictet was founded by the Pictet Group in 2008. Today, the award is recognised as the world's leading prize for photography. On an approximately 18-month cycle, each theme aims to promote discussion and debate on critical issues of sustainability. The winner is chosen for the body of work that speaks most powerfully to the theme of the award.
Each cycle of the Prix Pictet tours globally, with exhibitions in over a dozen locations, bringing the work of the shortlisted photographers to a wide international audience.
The Prix Pictet podcast A Lens on Sustainability brings together global creators, thinkers and photographers to discuss photography and sustainability. Collaborators and guest speakers have included Don McCullin, Hannah Starkey, Sebastião Salgado and Taryn Simon. The podcast is available via Spotify, Apple and the Prix Pictet website.
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Maine budget committee approves pay increases for governor and lawmakers
A proposal to increase the pay for Maine’s governor and lawmakers has cleared the appropriations committee and will be considered by the full Legislature
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A proposal in Maine to increase salaries for the governor and lawmakers cleared the appropriations committee and will be considered by the Legislature.
The bill would increase the governor’s annual salary from $70,000 to $125,000, which would align with the salaries of cabinet members and staff. Lawmakers would see their salaries grow from $25,000 to $45,000 for their two-year terms under a separate bill.
The current salary for Maine’s governor is the lowest in the country. The last time it was raised was in 1987.
Rep. Sawin Millett, R-Waterford, said the wage increases are “long overdue.”
Both proposals were endorsed by the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, wouldn’t see a wage increase in her tenure. The increase would take effect after she leaves office in 2028. | 2023-07-13T21:41:01+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/07/13/maine-budget-committee-approves-pay-increases-governor-lawmakers/ |
MassGOP State Committee Chair Jim Lyons could face a crowded field of candidates, should he choose to run for re-election in January.
Jay Fleitman, committee vice chair, has already announced his bid for chair, and several others are considering jumping into the race, as the state’s divided Republican Party continues to weigh its political future following last week’s failed election.
“We are looking into it,” said Jon Fetherston, a former chair of the Ashland Town Republican Committee and longtime host of the “All Politics is Local” podcast. “I think the results speak for themselves. MassGOP certainly needs a change.”
“What we’re doing now is not working,” Fetherston added. “It’s actually embarrassing.”
Fetherston joins MassGOP State Committee member Amy Carnevale, Bristol Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and former state senator Dean Tran, on a growing list of candidates who are being batted around for party leadership.
“I’m still considering it,” Carnevale told the Herald. “I’m still in the process of talking to committee members, elected Republicans and candidates who lost last Tuesday. I’m working to try to build a team, if I’m going to do this, that can be united behind me so our committee can take a fresh approach.”
In a letter to committee members Tuesday evening, Carnevale described last week’s election as “nothing short of a disaster for our party in Massachusetts.”
“Our party needs a change,” she wrote. “Change requires our next MassGOP chair (to) clearly articulate a vision that can earn the support of a majority of voters in the commonwealth. We must work on repairing our brand while still holding fast to the principles that unite us.
“We cannot effectuate our policies if we cannot get our candidates elected to office. It’s that simple.”
The Herald has heard that Hodgson is not dismissing a run for chairmanship, and that Tran is considering it. Both lost their bids for elected office last week, Hodgson for sheriff and Tran for Congress.
In an emailed statement, Tran said he was “flattered that fellow Republicans feel I have the background and experience to lead” the MassGOP.
“I have always been committed to showing the residents that our party is the party of and for the people,” Tran said. “My only current plan is to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with my family.”
Tran praised the Republican candidates from this past election cycle, stating that their focus on “kitchen table issues” like the economy and inflation would have made them good representatives for the state.
“As a party, we need to reflect on the election and understand why our message did not resonate with the voters during this economic downturn,” he said. “Chairman Lyons has done his best to help the candidates and the discussion of the future path of the state party will come in due time.”
Lyons has not said publicly whether he will run for a third term, amid the calls for new leadership, but told people this week that he has still not made a decision, the Herald has learned.
Fetherston said Republicans have to work towards “realistic, reliable candidates and solutions,” an effort that has to be spearheaded by the chairman.
“I consider myself a conservative but I also consider myself a realist,” he said. “You have to win elections to be a viable party. And going only to the hardcore right in Massachusetts is not a winnable strategy.”
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I strongly urge Donald Trump supporters to read the written statement submitted by retired Federal Judge J. Michael Luttig to the January 6 Select Committee.
It is important to know that Judge Luttig is a Republican, and, more importantly, he is a nationally recognized conservative and constitutional scholar. Luttig’s statement provides a sharp condemnation of Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election saying that Trump and his allies instigated a war on democracy so that he could cling to power.
Contained in a subsequent spoken statement to the Committee, Luttig emphasized, among other things, that “Trump and his allies and supporters are a clear and present danger to American democracy. Trump’s supporters include U.S. Rep. Scott Perry and Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastrian.
Be informed. Our/your democracy depends on it. Reading Luttig’s statements is an education and time well spent.
James Kroh, COL (USA Ret), Hershey, Pa. | 2022-07-31T18:32:06+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2022/07/every-american-should-read-judge-michael-luttigs-statement-about-jan-6-pennlive-letters.html |
Multiple rounds of rain and storms pushed through parts of Central Illinois this past weekend into Monday morning. Some of those storms brought heavy rain and large hail in parts of the viewing area.
NOTE: Some of these CoCoRaHS reports came from areas outside of towns. The nearest town was used to identify the location.
Learn more how you can become a CoCoRaHS observer and what the program does here.
ILLINOIS:
Cass County:
Arenzville -1.17″
Champaign County:
Rantoul – .45″
Mahomet -.29″
Urbana – .29″
St. Joseph – .25″
Savoy – .22″
Champaign – .15″
Homer – .07″
Broadlands – .03″
Sadorus – .03″
Christian County:
Morrisonville – 3.22″
Edinburg – .68″
Pana – .43″
Clark County:
Marshall – .10″
Coles County:
Mattoon – .45″
Crawford County:
Hutsonville- 0.19″
Cumberland County:
De Witt County:
Farmer City – .16″
Clinton – .15″
Douglas County:
Newman – .50″
Tuscola – .19″
Edgar County:
Chrisman – 0.01″
Effingham County:
Watson – 3.24″
Effingham – .75″
Fayette County:
Ford County:
Gibson City – .42″
Iroquois County:
Buckley – 1.28″
Cissna Park – .79″
Clifton – .60″
Milford -.48″
Watseka -.47″
Milford -.37″
Jasper County:
Yale -1.00″
Newton -1.11″
Livingston County:
Dwight – 1.31″
Chatsworth – .14″
Logan County:
Elkhart -.79″
New Holland – .28″
Beason .21″
Lincoln – .18″
Hartsburg – .06″
Macoupin County:
Mount Olive – 4.10″
Girard – 1.19″
Macon County:
Decatur -1.73″
Illiopolis – .90″
Dalton City – .54″
Oreana -.41″
McLean County:
Arrowsmith – .47″
Bloomington – .16″
Danvers -.16″
Normal – .16″
Saybrook – .09″
Le Roy – .04″
Heyworth .02″
Menard County:
Tallula -1.53″
South Petersburg – .83″
Petersburg -.45″
Montgomery County:
Morgan County:
Jacksonville – 2.52″
Murrayville -1.86″
Moultrie County:
Lovington – .42″
Arthur – .80″
Piatt County:
Bement – .80″
Monticello -. 54″
White Heath -.20″
Cerro Gordo – .16″
De Land .02″
Sangamon County:
West Springfield – 3.26″
Riverton 2.80″
Springfield -1.80″
Chatham – 1.62″
Shelby County:
Shelbyville – .53″
Mode – .40″
Vermilion County:
Hoopeston – .78″
Collison – .70″
Lake Danville – .56″
Danville – .43″
Henning – .30″
Lake Danville – 1.13″
Henning – .72″
Hoopeston – .38″
Georgetown -.17″
Fithian – 0.15″
INDIANA:
Benton County:
Fountain County:
Covington – .21″
Parke County:
Rockville – .71″
Vermillion County:
Newport – .11″
Warren County:
Attica – .46″ | 2023-05-15T20:43:50+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/weather/rain-reports-through-this-weekend/ |
Powered by the new PD 3.1 charging protocol, Ugreen's Nexode 140W Charger puts the "fast" in fast charging.
- Hyper Fast Charging: The cutting-edge PD3.1 protocol allows the Nexode 140W to charge the MacBook Pro 16'' to 56% in 30 minutes using a single port with an output wattage up to 140 watts.
- One Charger For Everything: With 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A ports, charge two laptops and a mobile device simultaneously. No longer will users be contained by traditional, single-port charging bricks.
- A Safe & Lasting Charge: The Power Dispenser System adjusts power output to devices, extending battery life. Ugreen's Thermal GuardTM system takes 800 temperature readings per second for additional safety.
- A Greener Approach: GaN chips produce less carbon per chip, making it a more environmentally friendly charger, compared to silicon chips.
WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ugreen, a leader in mobile charging, is announcing the newest member of its Nexode Charger family: the Nexode 140W Charger. This charger is setting the standard for being one of the faster, most convenient chargers available; capable of fast charging multiple devices simultaneously. It comes with 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A port, becoming a quick-charging charger for your mobile devices. With the inclusion of GaN chips, the Nexode 140W and its family are at the forefront of what fast charging should be. In addition to GaN technology, the Nexode 140W offers features like:
Charging Forward with PD3.1: Power Delivery(PD) 3.1 is the latest in fast charging protocols. With the implementation of this protocol, the Nexode 140W can fast charge the 16-inch MacBook Pro from 0 to 56% in 30 minutes using the Apple C-MagSafe cable. With more tech companies expected to implement this cutting-edge protocol, the Nexode 140W Charger is currently ahead of the curve.
Multiple Ports for Maximum Utility: With the Nexode 140W Charger, providing the right amount of power to three ports is easier than before. Compared to other single-port 140W chargers, the Nexode 140W has 2 type-C ports providing the ability to fast charge two 14-inch laptops simultaneously.
More Charge in a Smaller Package: Portability is important, especially during a time where remote work is becoming more prevalent. The Nexode 140W Charger is 22% smaller than Apple chargers of equivalent wattage, making the 140W particularly easier to pack and carry, and a better companion for consumer charging needs.
Power Displacement & Energy Protection: Featuring the latest in power distribution, the Nexode 140W Charger intelligently distributes the appropriate amount of energy to your device, extending the battery life of your device. Consumers will be welcomed with additional ease of mind know that Ugreen's Thermal GuardTM system scans temperatures 800 times per second, providing first-rate protection from overheating.
GaN & The Nexode Family
GaN, or Gallium Nitride, is the latest in semiconductor compounds with useful applications in radars, satellites, lasers, and now, chargers. With the inclusion of the GaN chips, Nexode chargers provide higher conversion efficiency, smaller size, and better heat dissipation than before.
About Nexode Chargers:
The Nexode series are high-end chargers that offer better heat dissipation, smaller size, and lower energy consumption, among other high-quality features. Currently, the Nexode series includes 45W, 65W, 100W, 140W wall chargers, and a 200W desktop charger.
Pricing and Availability
The latest Nexode 140W, $149.99: Available at Amazon.com and Ugreen.com
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(NewsNation) — This Fourth of July is expected to be the second-busiest Independence Day travel weekend since 2000, according to AAA, with nearly 48 million Americans either hitting the road or getting on a plane this year.
Despite rising gas prices, AAA said, 42 million are still expected to drive, especially as issues with air travel, including cancelations and delays, continue. Travel prices are also going up: AAA found airfare increased by 14%, mid-range hotels have gone up by about 23% and people renting cars will pay $40 more per day on average compared to pre-pandemic years.
If you’re hitting the road, AAA says, the worst times to travel by car this week are:
- 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday
- Noon to 9 p.m. Friday
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
On the other hand, the best times to head out for a road trip are:
- Before 7 a.m. or after 8 p.m. Thursday
- Before 10 a.m. or 9 p.m. Friday
- Before noon or after 7 p.m. Saturday
When it comes to air travel, AAA says data shows Friday, July 1, will be the most congested. Monday will be the lightest day.
Top holiday destinations include Orlando; Seattle; New York; Anaheim, California, where Disneyland is located; Anchorage, Alaska; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Las Vega; Honolulu; Denver, and Chicago.
“The volume of travelers we expect to see over Independence Day is a definite sign that summer travel is kicking into high gear,” AAA Travel Senior Vice President Paula Twidale said in a statement. “Earlier this year, we started seeing the demand for travel increase and it’s not tapering off. People are ready for a break and despite things costing more, they are finding ways to still take that much-needed vacation.” | 2022-06-28T18:24:30+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/what-are-the-best-and-worst-times-to-travel-fourth-of-july-weekend/ |
WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, November 26, 2022
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WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1233 PM PST Sat Nov 26 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 10 PM PST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Anatone, Cloverland Road, Peola, and Mountain Road.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 10 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations in the
mountains 14 to 20 inches, including Stevens Pass. The valleys
will see 1 to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden Village.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will start around sunset today with
heavier accumulations occurring through the evening. Accumulation
rates of an inch an hour will occur from 10 pm to 5 am. Snow will
begin to decrease after 5am.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 5
inches. Elevations below 1500 feet will see less than 1 inch.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Craigmont, Lewiston Grade, Nezperce, Rosalia, Culdesac,
Oakesdale, Pullman, Winchester, Potlatch, Gifford, Moscow,
Plummer, La Crosse, Colfax, Uniontown, Soldiers Meadow Road,
Lewiston, Tekoa, Kamiah, Lapwai, Genesee, and Peck.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...North Coast.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected, becoming southwest after midnight.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County and Western
Skagit County.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PST
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected, becoming west after midnight.
* WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Sunday.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abbey Ellis made a season-high five 3 pointers and Purdue earned its first top-five road victory in program history, beating No. 2 Ohio State 73-65 on Sunday.
The Buckeyes (19-3, 8-3 Big Ten) lost their third-consecutive contest after winning the first 19 games of the season.
Leading by as many as 17 points early in the third quarter, the Boilermakers saw their lead dwindle as Ohio State and Taylor Mikesell rallied in the second half.
Mikesell, who went 0 of 6 in the first two quarters, made back-to-back 3-pointers in the third while Purdue shot 29.4% in the frame.
Ohio State used a 9-0 run to bring the score to 55-53 with 6:58 left in the fourth quarter, and Taylor Thierry tied it up at 58 after laying in a score with 4:28 remaining. Thierry fouled out 19 seconds later.
Purdue (15-6, 6-5) created separation over the next two minutes as Madison Layden scored five-straight points and Ellis made a jumper to go up 65-58.
The Buckeyes made three of eight field goal attempts in the final 2:15 and went 1 of 2 at the free throw line in that span.
Ellis made her fifth 3-pointer with 43 seconds left and sealed Purdue’s win. She finished with 26 points while Cassidy Hardin totaled 15.
Purdue shot 44.8% from 3-point range and 43.1% from the field.
Thierry led Ohio State with 18 points, seven rebounds, three blocks and a pair of steals.
BIG PICTURE
Purdue: The Boilermakers notched their first back-to-back wins against ranked opponents since 2017-18, and their first top-five win since 2011.
Ohio State: Ohio State shot 41.7%, better than its past two losses, but below its season average. the Buckeyes have had trouble knocking down shots from distance, posting 25% shooting or worse from 3 in their three-game losing streak.
UP NEXT
Purdue: Hosts No. 6 Indiana Feb. 5.
Ohio State: Travels to Wisconsin Wednesday.
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Credit: Paul Vernon | 2023-01-29T20:32:24+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio/ellis-purdue-hold-off-no-2-ohio-state-73-65/BNX734NF7FB2NCZMZQM6XIQDGM/ |
On April 13, The Battalion was named as the 2023 Adair Student Organization of the Year, in the Affiliated Category.
This award recognizes student organizations that demonstrate innovation, embody the Aggie Spirit, promote a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging and have affected the Texas A&M, local or global community.
To apply for this award, The Battalion submitted short response essay questions and an organizational resume. This awards process is overseen by the Student Organization Leadership and Development, a part of the Department of Student Activities under the Division of Student Affairs.
For this honor, The Battalion has been awarded $500 and will be in attendance at the upcoming Adair Awards Reception on May 4. | 2023-04-13T21:18:24+00:00 | thebatt.com | https://www.thebatt.com/news/the-battalion-wins-adair-student-organization-of-the-year-award/article_a062571e-da27-11ed-93c5-b3c0c85faf5d.html |
Maryland vs. Holy Cross Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - NCAA Tournament First Round
Published: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Friday's contest features the Maryland Terrapins (25-6) and the Holy Cross Crusaders (24-8) facing off at Xfinity Center in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 79-53 win for heavily favored Maryland according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 2:30 PM ET on March 17.
In their last time out, the Terrapins lost 89-84 to Iowa on Saturday.
Maryland vs. Holy Cross Game Info
- When: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 2:30 PM ET
- Where: Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland
- How to Watch on TV: ESPNews
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Maryland vs. Holy Cross Score Prediction
- Prediction: Maryland 79, Holy Cross 53
Maryland Schedule Analysis
- On February 21, the Terrapins claimed their signature win of the season, a 96-68 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes, who rank No. 2 in the AP's Top 25.
- The Terrapins have tied for the sixth-most Quadrant 1 wins in the country (10).
- Against Quadrant 2 teams, Maryland is 4-2 (.667%) -- tied for the 43rd-most wins.
- The Terrapins have tied for the 23rd-most Quadrant 3 wins in the country (eight).
Maryland 2022-23 Best Wins
- 96-68 at home over Iowa (No. 2/AP Poll) on February 21
- 85-78 at home over UConn (No. 7/AP Poll) on December 11
- 74-72 on the road over Notre Dame (No. 11/AP Poll) on December 1
- 76-74 on the road over Ohio State (No. 12/AP Poll) on February 24
- 90-54 at home over Ohio State (No. 12/AP Poll) on February 5
Holy Cross Schedule Analysis
- The Crusaders beat the Boston University Terriers in a 66-61 win on March 12. It was their best victory of the season.
- According to the RPI, the Terrapins have eight wins against Quadrant 3 teams, the most in the nation.
- Holy Cross has tied for the ninth-most Quadrant 4 victories in the country (19).
Holy Cross 2022-23 Best Wins
- 66-61 on the road over Boston University (No. 116) on March 12
- 57-53 at home over Boston University (No. 116) on March 1
- 60-55 on the road over Northeastern (No. 134) on December 3
- 71-54 at home over Lehigh (No. 203) on March 9
- 66-64 at home over Lehigh (No. 203) on January 11
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Maryland Performance Insights
- The Terrapins outscore opponents by 10.1 points per game (scoring 79.0 points per game to rank 13th in college basketball while giving up 68.9 per contest to rank 290th in college basketball) and have a +313 scoring differential overall.
- In conference action, Maryland puts up more points per game (80.0) than its season average (79.0).
- The Terrapins are averaging 82.2 points per game in home games. In road games, they are averaging 76.0 points per contest.
- Maryland surrenders 71.2 points per game in home games, compared to 65.7 away from home.
- In their last 10 games, the Terrapins have been racking up 81.5 points per contest, an average that's a little higher than the 79.0 they've scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Holy Cross Performance Insights
- The Crusaders' +225 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 61.8 points per game (246th in college basketball) while giving up 54.8 per outing (17th in college basketball).
- In Patriot action, Holy Cross has averaged 0.6 more points (62.4) than overall (61.8) in 2022-23.
- In 2022-23 the Crusaders are scoring 0.4 more points per game at home (62.0) than away (61.6).
- In 2022-23 Holy Cross is conceding 1.2 more points per game at home (55.4) than away (54.2).
- In their last 10 games, the Crusaders are averaging 63.3 points per contest, 1.5 more than their season average (61.8).
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-14T01:27:08+00:00 | wcjb.com | https://www.wcjb.com/sports/betting/2023/03/17/maryland-holy-cross-womens-college-basketball-picks-predictions-ncaa-tournament-first-round/ |
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Sunday said this weekend’s major winter storm is the most devastating to hit Buffalo.
“We are in a war,” Hochul said during a news conference on Christmas Day. “This is a war with mother nature, and she has been hitting us with everything she has since the late hours of Thursday into Friday, Saturday and now on Christmas morning. And this will go down in history as the most devastating storm in Buffalo’s long storied history of having battled many battles, many, many major storms.”
The major storm system has brought dangerously low temperatures and frozen precipitation to large swaths of the country, with the system now bringing lake-effect snow to Buffalo and nearby areas, creating blizzard conditions.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has recorded 43 inches of snow at Buffalo’s airport, with more snow expected on Sunday. The area remains under a winter storm warning.
Hochul, a Buffalo native, said at Sunday’s briefing that she could not overstate the dangers of current conditions.
“All of us think in historic and epic terms, but this one is for the ages, and we’re still in the middle of it,” Hochul said. “We still have people who need to be rescued, we have people with their power off in our communities and buildings where pipes are bursting and flooding is occurring, as is happening in my own home right now.”
Mark Poloncarz, the executive of Erie County, N.Y., which includes Buffalo, confirmed seven fatalities from the storm earlier on Sunday. Officials have imposed a driving ban for the entire county.
“This is not the Christmas any of us hoped for nor expected, but try to have as merry a Christmas as possible today,” Poloncarz wrote on Twitter. “Remember the holiday spirit and why we’re a community of good neighbors. Again, my deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones.” | 2022-12-26T03:38:50+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/hochul-storm-will-go-down-in-history-as-the-most-devastating-in-buffalo/ |
Police: DUI suspect in Colorado tried to switch seats with his dog when pulled over
SPRINGFIELD, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - It appears a man suspected of DUI in Colorado was trying to get out of the charges by putting his dog behind the wheel of the car he was driving, according to police.
The Springfield Police Department (SPD) shared details of the incident on their Facebook page. According to police, the suspect was pulled over in the Springfield area at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. He was reportedly driving 52 mph in a 30 mph zone.
“The driver attempted to switch places with his dog who was in the passenger seat, as the SPD officer approached and watched the entire process,” part of the Facebook post by Springfield Police reads. “The male party then exited the passenger side of the vehicle and claimed he was not driving. The male party showed clear signs of intoxication and when asked about his alcohol consumption the male party ran from the Officer. The male party was apprehended quickly within about 20 yards of the vehicle.”
Police said the suspect, who wasn’t identified in the Facebook post, had two active warrants for his arrest out of Pueblo, Colorado.
The suspect was charged with DUI, speeding, resisting arrest and driving under suspension.
Copyright 2023 KKTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-15T19:46:44+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/2023/05/15/police-dui-suspect-colorado-tried-switch-seats-with-his-dog-when-pulled-over/ |
Following Friday’s rain, which also featured some stronger storms toward the Watertown area, we are headed into an extended stretch of mainly quiet weather that starts with this first weekend of fall.
Temperatures today will run on the seasonably mild side of the scale, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 70s under a mix of sun and clouds. It’ll also be a bit breezy at times.
In fact, today and tomorrow will likely feature elevated risks for fire weather concerns. Between gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation, ingredients will be in place for grass fires to potentially start easily. Please be mindful with any outdoor heat sources through the weekend.
Back to the short-term outlook, we’ll have a pretty quiet night on our hands as winds calm down just a bit. Overnight lows fall into the 40s out west with low 50s further east.
Wind weather, as mentioned before, returns on Sunday. We won’t be as warm as Saturday, but we’ll still be a bit above average with highs in the low to mid 70s.
The new work and school week can be described pretty easily: Dry and quiet. Notice the lack of rainfall in the 10-day outlook across the Dakotas.
Monday is a bit more seasonable with highs in the upper 60s to low/mid 70s under partly sunny skies. We’ll cool down slightly on Tuesday.
As we go into the second half of the week, temperatures creep up a bit. By the end of September, we’ll be back in the mid 70s to low 80s for daytime highs.
Beyond the 7 day forecast, odds for above average temperatures and below average rainfall carry into October. | 2022-09-24T13:00:16+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/weather/forecast/dry-first-weekend-of-fall-storm-center-am-update-saturday-september-24/ |
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – On Thursday, May 18, a suspect shot two men at the Moraine DMAX facility, killing one and injuring the other. The surviving victim is now speaking to the public about how he says DMAX handled the incident as well as the events leading up to the shooting.
According to a release, Kelley Suber was a bystander during the argument between two other employees. He and Jeffery James Allen III were both shot, and Allen was pronounced dead on the scene.
Suber spoke alongside his attorney Michael Wright, who is also representing Allen’s family, at the law offices of Wright & Schulte at 11 a.m. You can watch the event in the video player above.
Suber and Wright alleged that the company and the union were aware of the issues between the suspect and Allen before the shooting happened. They also said employees have alleged that security was almost non-existent at the building.
According to Suber, employees constantly brought in bookbags for lunches, and these bags were not searched. Suber and Wright also alleged that the company was aware the suspect had a gun with him but did nothing to remove him or the firearm from the premises.
The law office is continuing to investigate the state of the DMAX facility security at this time. Paul Tanis, DMAX plant director, explained that, according to workplace policy, firearms were not permitted on the property. Security is on-site 24/7 and responded quickly to the shooting. Security officers also assisted local emergency response teams. | 2023-05-24T17:26:24+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/watch-victim-of-dmax-shooting-attorney-speak-up-about-plant-security/ |
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Finding affordable housing in New York City can be a daunting process, but there are some reasonably priced options if you know where to look.
PIX11 reporter Monica Morales is giving viewers an exclusive look at affordable units coming to the five boroughs and the tips and tricks for finding a new, budget-friendly home on her show Monica Makes It Happen.
For more information, you can reach out to Morales at monica@pix11.com.
Watch the full segment in the video player. | 2023-01-29T19:45:51+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/news/monica-makes-it-happen/monica-makes-it-happen-how-to-find-affordable-housing-in-nyc/ |
Russia continues to make gradual gains in the eastern part of Ukraine.
Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Sudarsan Raghavan, a correspondent at large for The Washington Post, about how the Ukrainian military is doing in there. He reports on a group of soldiers in the eastern part of the country who say they have very little food or training.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-05-27T18:50:33+00:00 | delawarepublic.org | https://www.delawarepublic.org/2022-05-27/a-look-at-conditions-for-ukrainian-soldiers-in-the-east |
NYPD ends tactic of prolonging stops to check for warrants
By MICHAEL R. SISAK
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City police department reached a legal settlement Friday that requires it to abandon a practice in which officers use prolonged street stops to check for arrest warrants and ties to other cases, a tactic critics denounced as “digital stop and frisk.” Under the settlement, officers will only be permitted to conduct warrant searches during street stops if they have “reasonable suspicion” that the person stopped “was committing, committed or is about to commit” a crime or if there’s probable cause that they’ve done so. The NYPD has revised its stop policy and is conducting training. A spokesperson for the city’s law department said the settlement agreement “was in the best interest of all parties.” | 2022-12-16T23:22:39+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/12/16/nypd-ends-tactic-of-prolonging-stops-to-check-for-warrants/ |
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-5-7
(five, five, seven)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-5-7
(five, five, seven) | 2022-12-14T20:12:57+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Numbers-Midday-game-17654291.php |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Former NCAA singles champions Mackenzie McDonald and Marcos Giron won their matches Wednesday at the San Diego Open ATP 250.
McDonald beat error-prone Henri Laaksonen of Switzerland 6-0, 6-2 in just 54 minutes.
Third-seeded Giron moved into the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The world No. 58 converted four of six break-point opportunities and finished with 30 winners to 17 unforced errors.
McDonald, who swept the NCAA singles and doubles titles at UCLA in 2016, earned a rematch in the second round against Jenson Brooksby.
“I’m happy with how I’m playing. I love being in California,” McDonald said. “Henri’s a great player. I just think I took it to him today, played my game.”
Giron advances to face Australia’s James Duckworth.
“I'm pumped to get through this one," Giron said. "This is my first time being seeded, so it’s interesting coming into a tournament not having played a first-round match. But I’ve been playing well the last month. Tomas is top 100 in the world for a reason.
“Playing in Southern California, it really is home to me,” he added. “It’s amazing to play here.”
Alejandro Tabilo of Chile won 7-5, 6-2 over American Steve Johnson. Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan defeated Marc-Andrea Huesler of Switzerland 6-3, 7-5.
In doubles, the wild-card pairing of 2010 NCAA singles titlist Bradley Klahn (Stanford) and Spaniard Fernando Verdasco dispatched Hans Hach Verdugo and Treat Huey, 6-4, 6-3. | 2022-09-22T08:02:03+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Former-NCAA-champs-McDonald-Giron-advance-in-San-17458660.php |
Chiefs’ Skyy Moore stirs up social media with rookie dinner tweet
By Gabe Swartz
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Rookie dinners are notorious for being an over-priced welcome from athlete’s teammates. So when Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Skyy Moore tweeted his bill from a Saturday night trip to 801 Chophouse, social media went up in a stir.
“When the waitress hands you the bill for rookie dinner…,” the Chiefs second-round pick from Western Michigan tweeted alongside of a fake bill that totaled more than $22,000.
After hundreds of concerned, outraged and confused responses to his tweet, Moore clarified that it was a joke and that he’d been given a fake bill.
“It was a joke tho,” Moore tweeted with two praying hands emojis.
According to a video on Instagram, Moore said that newly-acquired free agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling took care of the check.
Moore will make his NFL debut when the Chiefs kick off the regular season Sunday, Sept. 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. That game can be watched on KCTV5.
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By YURI KAGEYAMA
AP Business Writer
TOKYO (AP) — European shares advanced Friday after a mixed session in Asia, where Chinese markets retreated after the country’s leaders acknowledged the slowing economy won’t hit its official 5.5% growth target this year.
Investors appear to have grown more convinced that the Federal Reserve may temper its aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at taming inflation after the Commerce Department reported the U.S. economy contracted at a 0.9% annual pace in the last quarter. That followed a 1.6% year-on-year drop in the first quarter.
Consecutive quarters of falling GDP are an informal, though not definitive, indicator of what economists call a technical recession.
Germany’s economy, the largest in Europe, stagnated in the April-June quarter and grew 1.5% in annual terms, adding to fears that it may be on the brink of recession. Worries about energy supplies are at the center of concern about the outlook for the economy, which like many others is suffering from high inflation.
Germany’s DAX added 0.6% to 13,366.52, while France’s CAC 40 rose 1.3% in early trading to 6,423.56. Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.6% to 7,390.79. The future for the Dow industrials was up 0.2% while that for the S&P 500 rose 0.7%.
In Asia, investors were cautiously eyeing regional tensions after President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping spoke for more than two hours on Thursday. China left no doubt it blames the U.S. for a deteriorating relationship, but the White House said call’s aim was to “responsibly manage our differences and work together where our interests align.”
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped 2.4% to 20,156.51 and the Shanghai Composite index declined 0.9% to 3,253.24 after China’s leaders said after a planning meeting that the country would stick with a zero COVID policy that has disrupted manufacturing and other business activity. That underscores the high cost Xi’s government is willing to incur to stop the virus in a politically sensitive year when he is widely expected to try to extend his term in power.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 inched down less than 0.1% to finish at 27,801.64, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.8% to 6,945.20. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.7% to 2,451.50.
Japanese government data showed factory output in June jumped 8.9% from the previous month, marking the first rise in three months. The recent easing of pandemic lockdowns in China has helped boost Japanese production.
“On the economic data front, easing China’s restrictions also drove a stronger-than-expected June output for Japan, with China’s reopening potentially having a positive knock-on impact across the region as well into the second half of the year,” said Yeap Jun Rong, market strategist at IG in Singapore.
In other trading, benchmark U.S. crude gained $1.98 to $98.40 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It lost 84 cents to $96.42 on Thursday.
Brent crude, the international pricing standard, gained $1.68 to $108.82 a barrel.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar fell to 133.12 Japanese yen from 134.27 yen late Thursday. The euro cost $1.0220, up from $1.0199.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 12 U.S. soldiers died in a pine forest in South Carolina in 1780, their bodies hastily buried beneath a thin layer of soil as their comrades fled from the British who appeared ready to put a quick and brutal end to the American Experiment.
But later this month, the carefully gathered and studied remains of the dozen unknown soldiers are getting a proper memorial and burial where they fell on the Camden battlefield. It's part of the ongoing 250th anniversary commemorations of the Revolutionary War, which historians hope will highlight history that unites instead of divides.
“Our democracy is the oldest in the world — we don’t always get it right, and we have fought amongst ourselves more than I care to think about. But today, we are the most powerful country in the world. This is what you paid for with your life,” reads a letter from Air Force veteran Stacey Ferguson that was placed in the soldiers' coffins in late March as she helped prepare the remains for reburial.
But the soldiers' excavation and reburial is not only a memorial. It's also illustrative of what modern science can do. Several of the fallen were teenagers, and one had a musket ball in his spine. Their names may soon be discovered through DNA testing and genealogy.
However, there are limits to what can be discovered. Time took its toll on the bodies. Bones that didn't decompose to dust were scattered by wild animals, souvenir hunters and a mid-1900s farmer growing watermelons. Some of the remains showed scars from plows or other equipment. Consequentially, a gap in a bone might be a wound from a musket ball or a bayonet — or it might not be.
“For a lot of these people, we were not able to ascertain their exact cause of death. The skeletons are very fragmented," said Madeline Atwell, a deputy coroner and forensic anthropologist with the Richland County Coroner's Office.
Atwell's office has spent several months helping other archeologists carefully dig up the soil at the site. When remains were found, they were draped in a U.S. flag and a veteran escorted them to a truck.
The remains have been X-rayed, tested and meticulously cataloged. They are now being prepared for a reburial ceremony worthy of what historians are calling America's first heroes.
“They are truly America’s first veterans. We have a responsibility to honor their sacrifice,” said Doug Bostick, the CEO of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust.
A huge ceremony is planned in South Carolina from April 20-22. The soldiers will be honored at the national cemetery at Columbia's Fort Jackson Army basic training base before heading on a 20-mile (32-kilometer) procession to Camden. They will lie in state for two days before horse-drawn caissons carry them back to their resting places.
A similar project is underway in New Jersey, where the bodies of as many as 12 German soldiers, called Hessians, who fought for the British were found in a mass grave at the Red Bank battlefield. In-depth testing, including DNA, are taking place there as well.
“History is an ongoing process. It’s not like we’ve written the Battle of Red Bank and we know everything that happened," said Jennifer Janofsky, a public historian at Rowan University and director of Red Bank Battlefield Park. “We have a better opportunity to tell a more complete story of these individuals. Who were they? Why were they here? What was their fate?”
These soldiers are the lucky ones — they can be remembered.
Many of the 900 killed in Camden — one of the most disastrous battles for the U.S. — were left above ground, where wild animals and South Carolina’s heat and humidity removed any trace of them within a few years. Nearly every American soldier in the Battle of Camden on August, 16, 1780, either deserted or was killed, wounded or captured, historians have said.
But it was a turning point. The Continental Congress followed George Washington's recommendation and appointed Nathanael Greene to take over the Southern armies. In a little more than a year, Greene's forces pushed the British north into Virginia, eventually trapping them with French help at Yorktown, effectively winning the Revolutionary War.
Key to that victory was South Carolina, where Bostick and other Revolutionary War enthusiasts are trying to revive enthusiasm for the conflict. In the first half of the 1800s, historians gave South Carolina credit for winning the U.S. independence. Battles and skirmishes were fought in 42 of the state's 46 counties.
But South Carolina rebelled again and lost the Civil War, and historians reacted to that attempt to tear apart what was knitted together in 1776.
“The South really got written out of the Revolutionary War in history books after the Civil War,” Bostick said.
Organizers of South Carolina's commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War are remembering battles, but also want to emphasize American ideals of democracy and the country's ability to change, mature and acknowledge where it has fallen short.
Ferguson thought about that as she worked on her note to the long-fallen soldiers. As director of operations for the Historic Camden Foundation, she has been there every step of the way in preserving and honoring them. Among the total of 14 excavated bodies are one Scottish Highlander and one soldier from North Carolina, both of whom were fighting for the British. They will be honored as well.
The U.S. soldiers appear to be from Maryland or Delaware. Researchers are collecting DNA from them, and people who have ancestors who died in the Revolutionary War are already volunteering to give samples in hopes the soldiers won’t remain unknown forever. That work is still months or years away.
For now, Ferguson has helped other archeologists and Richland County Coroner's Office employees carefully place the remains into handmade longleaf pine coffins, built from 18th century designs, which will be sealed with nails a blacksmith made individually.
They sprinkled dirt from the site where each man was recovered into the coffin. And they all signed Ferguson's letter, in which the one-time Air Force officer told the soldiers they probably couldn't fathom the power and riches their country gained in the 250 years since they died.
As an officer, Ferguson said she felt a duty to take care of them like she did the men and women in her command.
“You died a brave, yet horrible death far from home and loved ones. You were unceremoniously dumped into a shallow grave with so many more just like you. Now we will give you the hero’s farewell you deserve,” Ferguson wrote. “All I can say is thank you on behalf of a grateful nation.” | 2023-04-14T14:33:30+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/national/2023/04/14/americas-first-heroes-revolutionary-war-soldiers-reburied/ |
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xinapse, a member of the Born2Global Centre, a Korean generative AI startup that planning to enter the U.S. publishing market and will participate in the upcoming CES exhibition in Las Vegas in 2023.
Founded in 2017, Xinapse is a generative AI technology-based startup that possesses Korea's highest level of AI voice technology, leading the commercialization of high quality AI voice for corporate services in various fields such as Metaverse, audiobook, TV commercial, News, navigation guide through AI voice variation technology. In particular, the company became notable when it produced an audio bible of the full 130,000 characters simply from the 40 minute data of the pastor that was recorded on mobile. At this CES, Xinapse is proud to present "HyperReal Voice", an AI voice content generator SaaS equipped with an AI voice engine.
"HyperReal Voice" is software for professionals that can easily and quickly create customized AI virtual voice content. Customers can easily create natural, human-like 'hyper-realistic' AI voices by simply entering text, If necessary, customers can create completely new and never-existed voice by adjusting various voice characteristic factors or synthesizing the voices of several people into one to create a unique voice for the company. Even the voice of the deceased can be reproduced. It has been applied to various industries such as animation, TV commercials, audiobooks, metaverses, and broadcasting media.
Through the partnerships with churches, pastors, and related organizations in South Korea, Xinapse is currently producing audio bibles and audiobooks with the pastor's AI voice of books written by them, and these contents are available in our original service solution called 'Biblely'. In order to enter the US market, we first plan to publish within the US christian publishing market by producing AI audio bible and audibooks of the voices of Korean-American pastors that are affiliated with churches located in South Korea.
In addition, Xinapse, launch and Vietnam by establishing a joint venture in Vietnam and plans to expand further into the market.
In its expansion phase, backed by a joint venture established with a local partner, the company seeks to combine various AI engine applications to create use cases in Vietnam. Also, the company aims to develop and scale local Vietnamese speech data while providing job opportunities for Vietnamese people.
"We're delighted to establish Xinapse Vietnam to tap into this growing market. Our global expansion is a key step in proving our competitiveness by reaching a broader customer base," said Dong-Won Joo, CEO of Xinapse.
In the future, through AI voice technology research, we plan to launch services with various partners in industries such as audiobook, advertisement/marketing, music, and deather care service. Currently, PoC has been completed for the production of clipbook with Disney Korea, and the technology has been under discussion with many other publishers and churches of Korea. Hence, in 2023, we expect to share more audiobooks made from our technology. Additionally, we plan to expand T-Map and AI voice navigation by building a location based AI voice advertising platform, and producing AI music in collaboration with music platform company, metaverse company, and broadcasting company. Lastly, we plan to launch a new type of commemorating service integrating AI voice contents with Memorial Park operating company.
About Born2Global Centre
The Born2Global Centre, operated by Born2Global, is a full-cycle service platform that supports the global expansion of promising companies. Established in 2013 under the Ministry of Science and ICT, Born2Global has been setting the standards for a successful startup ecosystem in Korea and continues to expand and transform startups so that they are engaged, well equipped, and connected with the global market.
For more information, please visit https://www.born2global.com
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces began an assault Saturday on two key cities in the eastern Donetsk region and kept up rocket and shelling attacks on other Ukrainian cities, including one close to Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, Ukraine's military and local officials said.
Both cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka had been considered key targets of Russia’s ongoing offensive across Ukraine’s east, with analysts saying Moscow needs to take Bakhmut if it is to advance on the regional hubs of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
“In the Donetsk direction, the enemy is conducting an offensive operation, concentrating its main efforts on the Bakhmut and Avdiivka directions. It uses ground attack and army aviation,” the Ukrainian General Staff said on Facebook.
Russian shelling killed five civilians and injured 14 others in the Donetsk region in the last day, Donetsk governor Pavlo Kyrylenko wrote Saturday on Telegram, saying two died in Poprosny, and one each in Avdiivka, Soledar and Pervomaiskiy.
The governor of the eastern Dnipropetrovsk region said three civilians were injured after Russian rockets fell on a residential neighborhood in Nikopol, a city across the Dnieper River from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. The nuclear plant has been under Russian control since Moscow’s troops seized it early in the war.
“After midnight, the Russian army struck the Nikopol area with (Soviet-era) Grad rockets, and the Kryvyi Rih area from barrel artillery,” Valentyn Reznichenko wrote on Telegram.
Ukrainian authorities also said a Russian missile attack overnight damaged unspecified infrastructure in the regional capital of Zaporizhzhia. On Thursday, Russia fired 60 rockets at Nikopol, damaging 50 residential buildings in the city of 107,000 and leaving residents without electricity.
Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warned this week that the situation was becoming more perilous day by day at the Zaporizhzhia plant.
“Every principle of nuclear safety has been violated” at the plant, he said. “What is at stake is extremely serious and extremely grave and dangerous.”
He expressed concern about the way the plant is being operated and the danger posed by the fighting going on around it. Experts at the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War said they believe Russia is shelling the area intentionally, “putting Ukraine in a difficult position.”
The Ukrainian company operating the nuclear power station said Saturday that Russian troops are using the plant’s basement to hide from Ukrainian shelling and have barred its Ukrainian staff from going there.
“Ukrainian personnel do not yet have access to these premises, so in the event of new shelling, people have no shelter and are in danger,” Enerhoatom, a Ukrainian state enterprise, said on its Telegram channel.
Enerhoatom said Friday that Russian rockets had damaged the plant's facilities, including a nitrogen-oxygen unit and a high-voltage power line. Local Russian-appointed officials acknowledged the damage, but blamed it on alleged Ukrainian shelling.
In Ukraine’s south, two civilians were seriously injured Saturday after Russian forces fired rockets on the Black Sea port of Mykolayiv before dawn, according to regional authorities. That followed a Friday afternoon attack on Mykolayiv that killed one person and wounded 21 others.
In the north, Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv and its surrounding area also came under Russian rocket fire again overnight, according to regional governor Oleh Syniehubov. A 18-year-old in Chuhuiv, a town near Kharkiv, had to be hospitalized Saturday after he picked up an unexploded shell.
Both Chuhuiv and Kharkiv have endured sustained Russian shelling in recent weeks, due to their proximity to the Russian border.
The neighboring Sumy region, which also borders Russia, has also seen near-constant shelling and missile strikes. Its regional governor said Saturday the province was hit more than 60 times from Russian territory over the previous day, and one wounded civilian had to be hospitalized.
On the ammunition front, Russia has begun using Iranian combat drones in the war, Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych said in a YouTube address, adding that Tehran had transferred 46 drones to the Russian army.
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading consumer electronics manufacturer BIGBIG WON brought its full range of innovative products and technologies to the United States this week to showcase at the world-famous Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES. The company also unveiled details of two brand-new products at the event, which runs from January 5-8 in Las Vegas.
The company confirmed that its new BLITZ ELITE Nintendo Switch controller and new-generation Rainbow 2 PC controller would land on the market in 2023. The BLITZ will be the first game controller with full mechanical micro-switches on the market. The Rainbow 2 is a continuation of the AURORA RGB System from RAINBOW 1 controller at the same time improved the performance all around by adding the trigger-stop switch, four function buttons, and rubberized grip.
"This CES 2023 is an important point in time for our company," said BIGBIG WON Chief Executive Jiang Kefeng. "On one hand, we have a lot of new products ready to be launched that are in urgent need of B and C-side traffic, while on the other hand, the company needs to build up its brand image now during the start-up stage."
Utilizing CES as a platform, BIGBIG WON hopes to send a clear message to the gaming community that a new challenger has entered the arena, ready and capable of continuously injecting fresh blood into the industry.
In terms of market development, the company aims to solidify its position in the online market in Europe and the United States. BIGBIG WON has been approved for an Amazon Vendor Central account and will gradually establish a presence in the European market through Amazon's official direct sales. Across the pond in the United States, BIGBIG WON will focus on new media operations to gradually build a solid brand image in the hearts of American consumers as this has become a popular approach among Generation Z.
About BIGBIG WON
Established in 2019, BIGBIG WON has positioned itself as a cutting-edge force in the gaming peripheral industry. Key product areas include game accessories covering game controllers, adapters, and gaming headsets. Upholding their infinite love for games, the BIGBIG WON team have accrued nearly ten years of industry experience. They continue to develop and innovate independently with passion, using ingenious product design to create a smoother, more accurate, and realistic ultimate gaming experience.
The company established a global trademark in 2020 to carry out brand promotion and sales network construction in major gaming peripheral markets such as China, the United States, Europe, Japan, and Korea. The BIGBIG Won team will cover every core detail of fine research and upgrade, hardware, firmware, APP, as well as focusing on professional gaming equipment development, manufacturing, and brand building.
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As Republicans and Democrats fight for control of Congress this fall, a growing number of conservative political action groups are targeting their efforts closer to home: at local school boards.
Their aim is to gain control of more school systems and push back against what they see as a liberal tide in public education classrooms, libraries, sports fields, even building plans.
Once seen as sleepy affairs with little interest outside their communities, school board elections started to heat up last year as parents aired frustrations with pandemic policies. As those issues fade, right-leaning groups are spending millions on candidates who promise to scale back teachings on race and sexuality, remove offending books from libraries and nix plans for gender-neutral bathrooms or transgender-inclusive sports teams.
Democrats have countered with their own campaigns portraying Republicans as extremists who want to ban books and rewrite history.
At the center of the conservative effort is the 1776 Project PAC, which formed last year to push back against the New York Times’ 1619 Project, which provides free lesson plans that center U.S. history around slavery and its lasting impacts. Last fall and this spring, the 1776 group succeeded in elevating conservative majorities to office in dozens of school districts across the U.S., propelling candidates who have gone on to fire superintendents and enact sweeping “bills of rights” for parents.
In the wake of recent victories in Texas and Pennsylvania — and having spent $2 million between April 2021 and this August, according to campaign finance filings — the group is campaigning for dozens of candidates this fall. It’s supporting candidates in Maryland’s Frederick and Carroll counties, in Bentonville, Arkansas, and 20 candidates across southern Michigan.
Its candidates have won not only in deeply red locales but also in districts near liberal strongholds, including Philadelphia and Minneapolis. And after this November, the group hopes to expand further.
“Places we’re not supposed to typically win, we’ve won in,” said Ryan Girdusky, founder of the group. “I think we can do it again.”
In Florida, recent school board races saw an influx of attention — and money — from conservative groups, including some that had never gotten involved in school races.
The American Principles Project, a Washington think tank, put a combined $25,000 behind four candidates for the Polk County board. The group made its first foray into school boards at the behest of local activists, its leader said, and it’s weighing whether to continue elsewhere. The group’s fundraising average surged from under $50,000 the year before the pandemic to about $2 million now.
“We lean heavily into retaking federal power,” said Terry Schilling, the think tank’s president. “But if you don’t also take over the local school boards, you’re not going to have local allies there to actually reverse the policies that these guys have been implementing.”
In a move never before seen in the state, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed a slate of school board candidates, putting his weight behind conservatives who share his opposition to lessons on sexuality and what he deems critical race theory. Most of the DeSantis-backed candidates won in their August races, in some cases replacing conservative members who had more moderate views than the firebrand governor.
The movement claims to be an opposing force to left-leaning teachers unions. They see the unions as a well-funded enemy that promotes radical classroom lessons on race and sexuality — a favorite smear is to call the unions “groomers.” The unions, which also support candidates, have called it a fiction meant to stoke distrust in public schools.
In Maryland’s Frederick County, the 1776 group is backing three school board candidates against four endorsed by education unions. The conservatives are running as the “Education Not Indoctrination” slate, with a digital ad saying children are being “held captive” by schools. The ad shows a picture of stacked books bearing the words “equity,” “grooming,” “indoctrination” and “critical race theory.”
Karen Yoho, a board member running for re-election, said outside figures have stoked fears about critical race theory and other lessons that aren’t taught in Frederick County.
The discourse has mostly stayed civil in her area, but Yoho takes exception to the accusation that teachers are “grooming” children.
“I find it disgusting,” said Yoho, a retired teacher whose children went through the district. “It makes my heart hurt. And then I kind of get mad and I get defensive.”
In Texas, Patriot Mobile — a wireless company that promotes conservative causes — has emerged as a political force in school board races. Earlier this year, its political arm spent more than $400,000 out of $800,000 raised to boost candidates in a handful of races in the northern Texas county where the company is based. All of its favored candidates won, putting conservatives in control of four districts.
The group did not respond to requests for comment, but a statement released after the spring victories said Texas was “just the beginning.”
Some GOP strategists have cautioned against the focus on education, saying it could backfire with more moderate voters. Results so far have been mixed — the 1776 Project claims a 70% win rate, but conservative candidates in some areas have fallen flat in recent elections.
Still, the number of groups that have banded together under the umbrella of parental rights seems only to be growing. It includes national organizations such as Moms for Liberty, along with smaller grassroots groups.
“There is a very stiff resistance to the concerted and intentional effort to make radical ideas about race and gender part of the school day. Parents don’t like it,” said Jonathan Butcher, an education fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation.
The foundation and its political wing have been hosting training sessions encouraging parents to run for school boards, teaching them the basics about budgeting but also about the perceived dangers of what the group deems critical race theory.
For decades, education was seen as its “own little game” that was buffered from national politics, said Jeffrey Henig, a political science and education professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College who has written about outside funding in school board elections. Now, he said, local races are becoming battlegrounds for broader debates.
He said education is unlikely to be a decisive issue in the November election — it’s overshadowed by abortion and the economy — but it can still be wielded to “amplify local discontent” and push more voters to the polls.
Republicans are using the tactic this fall as they look to unseat Democrats at all levels of government.
In Michigan, the American Principles Project is paying for TV ads against the Democratic governor where a narrator reads sexually explicit passages from the graphic novel “Gender Queer.” It claims that “this is the kind of literature that Gretchen Whitmer wants your kids exposed to,” while giant red letters appear saying “stop grooming our kids.”
Similar TV ads are being aired in Arizona to attack Sen. Mark Kelly, and in Maine against Gov. Janet Mills, both Democrats.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A federal jury in Virginia on Tuesday found mostly in favor of two police officers who were sued by a U.S. Army lieutenant after he was pepper sprayed, struck and handcuffed during a traffic stop.
Video of the 2020 incident in the small town of Windsor got millions of views after Caron Nazario filed the federal lawsuit, highlighting fears of mistreatment among Black drivers and raising questions about reasonable police conduct.
The jury in federal court in Richmond found former Windsor police officer Joe Gutierrez liable for assault and awarded Nazario $2,685 in compensatory damages, according to attorneys on both sides of the case.
The jury also awarded Nazario $1,000 in punitive damages after Windsor police officer Daniel Crocker illegally searched Nazario’s SUV, the attorneys said. A federal judge already ruled last year that Crocker was liable for the search.
The jury found in favor of Crocker and against Nazario’s claims of assault and battery and false imprisonment, the attorneys said. The jury found in favor of Gutierrez regarding the soldier’s claims of battery, false imprisonment and illegal search.
“Having now heard all of the evidence and learning the full picture of this case, we believe the jury reached the correct decision,” one of Crocker’s attorneys, Anne Lahren, said in a statement. “In the present climate, this took a lot of courage and we thank the jury for their service.”
Nazario filed his lawsuit in 2021. Video shows Crocker and Gutierrez pointing handguns at a uniformed Nazario behind the wheel of his Chevy Tahoe at a gas station. The officers repeatedly commanded Nazario to exit his SUV, with Gutierrez warning at one point that Nazario was “fixing to ride the lightning” when he didn’t get out.
Nazario held his hands in the air outside the driver’s side window and continually asked why he was being stopped.
Nazario also said: “I’m honestly afraid to get out.”
“You should be,” Gutierrez responded.
Nazario stayed in the vehicle. Gutierrez went on to pepper spray him through the open window. Once Nazario exited the SUV, the officers commanded him to get on the ground, with Gutierrez using his knees to strike Nazario’s legs, the lawsuit states.
Nazario has developed anxiety, depression and PTSD, according to his lawsuit. A psychologist also found that Nazario, who is Black and Latino, suffers from race-based trauma associated with violent police encounters, which can exacerbate injuries “in ways that do not commonly affect the white populations.”
Crocker is still on the force, but Gutierrez was fired in April 2021, the same month Nazario filed his lawsuit.
Both Crocker and Gutierrez denied ever threatening to kill Nazario. They contended that Nazario misconstrued Gutierrez’s statement that Nazario was “fixing to ride the lightning.” Gutierrez spoke those words while holstering his gun and drawing his Taser and was referencing his stun gun, not an execution, according to court filings.
Crocker and Gutierrez argued that they performed their duties within the law after Nazario failed to immediately pull over and refused to exit his vehicle. Plus, a federal judge already found they had probable cause to stop Nazario for an improperly displayed license plate, and to charge him with eluding police, as well as obstruction of justice and failure to obey.
In August, a special prosecutor determined that Gutierrez should not be criminally charged but should be investigated for potential civil rights violations.
U.S. District Judge Roderick C. Young had narrowed the scope of Nazario’s lawsuit. Young ruled last year that federal immunity laws shielded Crocker and Gutierrez from Nazario’s claims that they violated his constitutional protections against excessive force and unreasonable seizure, as well as Nazario’s right to free speech by threatening him with arrest if he complained about their behavior.
Nazario was allowed to present claims under state law of false imprisonment and assault and battery to a jury, the judge ruled. The judge also found Crocker liable for illegally searching for a gun in Nazario’s SUV, leaving the question of damages on that point to a jury. Nazario had a concealed-carry permit for the weapon.
The jury was also asked to consider whether Gutierrez was liable for the illegal search. The former officer denied he knew Crocker was conducting the search. | 2023-01-17T23:56:39+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/ap-jury-mostly-backs-police-sued-by-soldier-over-a-traffic-stop/ |
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COLUMBUS, Ohio , May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Mickey Shimp, President of Mix Talent was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 East Central Award finalist. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
Shimp was selected by a panel of independent judges according to the following criteria – entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact – among other core contributions and attributes. When asked about his proudest accomplishment as an entrepreneur, he said, "My proudest accomplishment so far has been helping to build Mix Talent with his incredible team who lives our core values every day to help companies make a positive impact on the lives of patients."
Mix Talent is a talent acquisition and consulting organization built to support the near-term goals and long-term success of pharma, biotech, digital therapeutics/medtech, and gene therapy organizations. Founded in 2018, Mix Talent has grown from six to 110 teammates and for the past two years has averaged more than 38% growth year over year. Their unique mix of knowledge, technology, and instinct have helped their clients go beyond just hiring headcount to truly creating dynamic organizations.
"I am so honored to be selected as a finalist for this incredible recognition," said Shimp. "I'm especially proud of our growth and this recognition for Mix Talent, because as the last two years have taught us, it's that with the right people and the right values you can fight through anything."
The regional finalists will be recognized, and winners will be announced at the East Central awards celebration on June 16, 2022 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA. The regional winners will then be considered by the National independent judging panel for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, which will be presented in November at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation's most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2023.
For over 35 years, EY US has celebrated the unstoppable entrepreneurs who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all. The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 10,000 US executives since its inception in 1986. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners have exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other members of the entrepreneurial community in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.
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A small group of parents and family members who lost loved ones in the Uvalde school shooting joined gun safety advocates outside the Texas governor's mansion in Austin early Saturday, pleading for Gov. Greg Abbott to move to raise the minimum age to purchase AR-15-style rifles.
With schools across Texas having already welcomed students back into the classroom, gun safety advocates are calling for the governor to hold a special legislative session so state lawmakers can vote on whether to raise the minimum age for purchasing AR-15-style rifles from 18 to 21. The governor has repeatedly said he would not do so.
An AR-15-style rifle was used to kill 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in May.
About a dozen family members of the slain students and teachers joined leaders from the youth-led gun control advocacy group March for Our Lives, which organized the gathering as well as a rally later that morning. They played the sounds of children outside the governor's home while some parents delivered personal messages through a megaphone.
"You do not give a damn, you care more about our guns than you do our children," Brett Cross said. Cross was the uncle and legal guardian of Uziyah Garcia, one of the students killed in May. "You couldn't even tell us their damn names. I asked you, you said you couldn't say [them] off the top of your head. We remember them, and we are going to make damn well sure that you do to."
A larger crowd gathered at the Texas State Capitol later Saturday morning to demand that Abbott act to prevent further loss of life in the state.
"We're here to drive home the message that we are living on borrowed time, and more kids will die if we don't take action like raising the age to purchase an AR-15 to 21," March for Our Lives spokesperson Noah Lumbantobing told NPR earlier in the week.
Abbott announced this month that the Texas Department of Public Safety would dispatch more than 30 law enforcement officers — at the request of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District — to Uvalde for the new school year. However, when March for Our Lives and the parents asked the governor about enacting stricter gun laws, he said it wouldn't happen, Lumbantobing said.
Ana Rodriguez, 35, is one of those parents. She spoke to the crowd on Saturday about her daughter, Maite Rodriguez, who was one of the students shot and killed on May 24.
"I want to be able to speak about her but also talk about how her life was so meaninglessly taken by this 18-year-old kid who was able to purchase these weapons of war and ammunition, and how I am demanding that the age go up in a special session," Rodriguez told NPR before the rally. "I'm not going to ask — I'm going to demand."
She says raising the minimum age for buying an AR-15-style rifle just makes sense. An 18-year-old is still a child, she said. Though 18-year-olds are considered adults in the eyes of the law, their brains aren't fully developed. She believes 21 is still too young, but it's better than 18.
"The fact that an 18-year-old mentally unstable child was able to purchase what he purchased legally and do what he did to our children is mind-boggling," Rodriguez said. "If I could have it my way, I would have [AR-15-style rifles] banned, but I don't think that'll happen. So I think 21 or 25 is the minimum they could do."
Lumbantobing said he has found that Texans support responsible gun ownership, including some restrictions. He thinks multiple mass shootings in the state have changed the minds of many gun owners who were previously against stricter gun laws.
"It's hit close to home for a lot of Texans, as it has in the past. And for Texans, these are children's lives we are talking about," Lumbantobing said. "It's hard to imagine that being your child shot in first or second period. It's moved people emotionally to want this sort of change."
The Uvalde school district voted on Wednesday to fire Pete Arredondo, the police chief in charge of the response to the shooting. The families of the slain children and teachers had been calling since late May for his termination, one of many steps taken since the shooting.
This summer, the governor ordered state school safety officials to take precautionary measures to ensure student safety. Abbott laid out his directions in a letter, which mentioned steps such as safety trainings for school staff and access-point assessments of school buildings.
But Lumbantobing said hardening schools won't keep students safe, citing law enforcement officers on-site at schools previously targeted by shooters. He believes that increasing the minimum age for purchasing AR-15-style weapons will ultimately save lives and that the power to bring the proposal to the people lies with Abbott alone.
Rodriguez bought bulletproof backpacks for her surviving children, 11 and 15, for this school year. And the school has implemented a handful of other security measures to try to keep students safe. But she's worried that attempts to make schools safer will make them seem more like prisons.
Abbott has argued that mental health is at the core of America's gun violence epidemic, not firearms themselves. Rodriguez says mental health is part of the problem but that refusing to acknowledge that guns play a part as well is ridiculous.
She hopes people will listen to her voice, including the governor, who she is demanding put the issue to a vote.
"Three months ago, it was my child," Rodriguez said. "Tomorrow it could be yours."
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Emma Douglas tossed a three-hitter with a dozen strikeouts to lead Our Lady of Mercy to a 7-1 win over Wildwood Catholic in Newfield.
Destiny Ragsdale went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run to help Our Lady of Mercy improve to 9-7.
Allyson Vessels singled and drove in the lone run for Wildwood Catholic (3-11).
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MARION, Ind. — For the first time, former patients of a Marion doctor called “a danger to the public” have come forward about their experiences with him.
Dr. William David Moore, a Grant County OB/GYN, was legally challenged by the Indiana Attorney General’s Office last week as the office sought to remove his medical license following accusations of sexual assault from former patients.
Accusations against Dr. Moore included sexually assaulting patients during examinations and taking photographs of their private areas without consent.
One woman spoke with FOX59/CBS4 on Monday about her experience as a patient of Dr. Moore.
The woman was part of a group of patients who wanted to make their presence known as the Grant County Health Department met in executive session to start the process of finding a new leader.
A group of people, some wearing t-shirts showing their support for the patients of Dr. Moore, attended the meeting, which was held in the Grant County offices.
Just before the meeting started, one former patient of the accused doctor detailed her experience of having a breast exam.
“What he would do, the left side, he would do the arm back, he would feel around and then he would squeeze your nipple,” she said. “Not once, not twice, but enough that he would break everything up. It was very uncomfortable, there was eye contact.”
The woman said she has been a patient of Dr. Moore’s for over 20 years. She said the doctor had a good bedside manner but that for her last few appointments, she had her mother accompany her.
Even then, she said she felt what she went through was not right.
“After he would do a pap, he would remove the speculum and he would stand up in front of me and insert two fingers,” she said. “I always thought it was weird.”
One young woman, who was there to support her boyfriend’s mother, said she wanted these women to be heard and that she wants justice for them.
“I think what this man has done to them is repulsive and disgusting,” she said. “I don’t think he should have a medical license.”
Despite the group at Monday’s meeting, Dr. Moore is not without his supporters.
One woman, who showed up at the offices but did not attend the full meeting, said she has been a patient of Dr. Moore’s for 18 years and that she feels the criticism is unfair.
“He’s a very gentle man and I trust him. I trust him a lot,” she said. “I have no qualms about him at all.”
The Grant County Health Department is now looking to form a partnership with a nearby county’s health department to cover the responsibilities Dr. Moore has left behind in the wake of the accusations.
For a full breakdown of the AG’s report and accusations against Dr. Moore, click here.
Additional and prior reporting by Debby Knox and Matt Christy | 2023-01-24T04:20:35+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/former-patients-supporters-speak-about-experiences-with-marion-doctor-called-a-danger-to-the-public/ |
Police: Winning scratch-off ticket leads to arrest of car theft suspect
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - An alleged car thief may have found a winning scratch-off ticket in a truck, but his luck stopped there.
In July 2021, investigators in Smith County, Texas, said they tracked a winning Texas Lottery scratch-off found in one of four vehicles stolen from European Automotive Repair in Tyler, KLTV reported.
The ticket’s winnings were redeemed from a 7-Eleven store where investigators said they saw, via surveillance video, 28-year-old Taz Marshall Whittemore arriving in a black 2014 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.
According to an arrest affidavit, Whittemore and another defendant were allegedly observed in the Silverado at a Walmart store earlier that same day.
The affidavit states Whittemore was arrested in Rusk County on July 21, 2021, on several outstanding warrants as well as on-site charges. Upon learning of his arrest, Smith County investigators spoke with him at the Rusk County Jail, at which point he allegedly confessed to stealing the four vehicles.
In addition to the Silverado, the vehicles stolen included a 2007 Mercedes-Benz 320ML SUV, a silver BMW 745 sedan and a 2003 Toyota 4Runner. The four vehicles represented a collective value of $46,000. Investigators said they found three of the four vehicles in the woods about a half-mile from the repair shop where they were stolen.
Whittemore was charged with theft of property between $30,000 and $150,000, a third-degree felony. Smith County Jail records show Whittemore is also charged with multiple unrelated counts of theft of property.
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With NEW myHoneyBaked Rewards and delicious, complete meals, HoneyBaked is making the holidays golden for families and friends
ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the holiday season, The Honey Baked Ham Company® is not only saving families time in the kitchen with tasty, easy-to-serve meals, but they're also helping them get more with myHoneyBaked Rewards, a new loyalty program that lets you earn more on all your purchases.
The new loyalty program offers rewards on purchases, special offers, brand news and more! And when customers sign up, $9 in HoneyBaked Cash will automatically be added into their account after their first purchase. The HoneyBaked Cash can be used towards any HoneyBaked® products purchased in participating stores or online at honeybaked.com, including Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving meals.
"We've been working on this loyalty program for a while to ensure it is just right for our customers and what better time to help families earn rewards than the holiday season," said Jim Dinkins, Chief Executive Officer at The Honey Baked Ham Company. "The holidays are a time for creating lasting memories and we want to take away any stress with loyalty rewards and convenient, delicious meals everyone can gather around."
This Thanksgiving, HoneyBaked-lovers can enjoy their delicious hams and turkey breasts with the signature, sweet and crunchy glaze along with shareable sides and desserts. Perfect for gatherings of all sizes, options include the following (available at retail locations):
- Honey Baked Ham® & Turkey Feast includes either an eight- or nine-pound Bone-In Half Ham with a Turkey Breast and four Heat & Serve Sides like Maple Sweet Potato Souffle, Double Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, Green Bean Casserole or Tuscan Broccoli – sure to please all ages!
- Turkey Dinner comes with a Turkey Breast and a choice of three Heat & Serve Sides.
- Quarter Ham Meal has a Quarter Bone-In Ham and three Heat & Serve Sides.
- Honey Baked™ Boneless Ham & Turkey Feast includes a Half Boneless Ham, Turkey Breast and four Heat & Serve Sides.
- Desserts options include: Red Velvet Cake, Southern Pecan Pie and Triple Chocolate Cake.
All meal offerings above are available to purchase at your nearest HoneyBaked location or visit honeybaked.com to buy online and pick up in store.
More about myHoneyBaked Rewards:
- Customers sign up at www.honeybaked.com/signup to create their myHoneyBaked Rewards profile.
- Customers can then accrue Piggy Points as they shop. Each dollar spent earns one Piggy Point and those are converted to HoneyBaked Cash for redemption online or at participating locations.
- In store, simply share the account phone number at the register or log in to shop online and accrue points.
- Every 99 Piggy Points equals $9 in HoneyBaked Cash. When a customer reaches 99 Piggy Points, their points are automatically converted to $9 of HoneyBaked Cash overnight, available for use when customers are ready to purchase holiday meals, lunches, gift cards and more.
- The program will alert members when their rewards are ready to be redeemed, as well as send email reminders once customers opt-in.
- Members will also receive a birthday gift of $9 in HoneyBaked Cash to be redeemed within six months of their birthday.
- If a customer does not sign up prior to their HoneyBaked purchase, they can visit www.honeybaked.com/signup within seven days and use a code located on their receipt to receive $9 in HoneyBaked Cash.
For additional savings this Thanksgiving, enjoy $5 off any Bone-In Half Ham or holiday meal during Gold Pick Up Days. Just select early pickup at retail stores, only on November 19–20, 2022 (coupon required). HoneyBaked also offers a wide variety of family meal offerings that ship directly to your home. Visit honeybaked.com to order your holiday meal or pick up at your nearest HoneyBaked location.
Whether your group is big or small, HoneyBaked is here to make your holidays golden with delicious, convenient meal options to enjoy around the table.
For more than 60 years, The Honey Baked Ham Company has provided customers and their families with delightful food to enjoy for all of life's special moments. HoneyBaked's origins began when founder Harry J. Hoenselaar patented a spiral-slicing ham machine, making way for the first HoneyBaked Store in Detroit, Michigan. Since that momentous opening in 1957, the family-owned company has grown to more than 400 locations nationwide, serving its signature spiral-sliced Honey Baked Ham with sweet and crunchy glaze, premium turkey breast, heat & serve sides, desserts, sandwiches and more. Offering convenient meals using the best ingredients, HoneyBaked will make every occasion a little more memorable, whether you're dining in store, picking up or ordering online. For more information visit www.honeybaked.com and connect on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and TikTok.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican T.W. Shannon advances to primary runoff election for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma.
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MILWAUKEE, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Luther Burbank (NASDAQ: LBC) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Washington Federal.
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Ademi LLP alleges Luther Burbank's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Luther Burbank holders will receive only 0.3353 shares of Washington Federal common stock for each share of Luther Burbank common stock they own. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Luther Burbank by imposing a significant penalty if Luther Burbank accepts a superior bid. Luther Burbank insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Luther Burbank's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Luther Burbank.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday launched an online appointment system as the only way for migrants to get exceptions from pandemic-era limits on asylum — the U.S. government’s latest major step in eight days to overhaul border enforcement.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection began allowing migrants to make appointments up to two weeks out using its website and through CBPOne, a mobile app that the agency has used in limited ways since 2020. CBPOne is replacing an opaque, bewildering patchwork of exemptions to a public health order known as Title 42 under which the government has denied migrants’ U.S. and international rights to claim asylum since March 2020.
Until now, CBP has arranged exemptions through advocates, churches, attorneys and migrant shelters, without publicly identifying them or saying how many slots were available. The advocates have chosen who gets in, with CBP having final say.
Under the new system, migrants apply directly to the agency and a government official will determine who gets in. Their appointments will be at one of eight crossings — at Brownsville, El Paso, Hidalgo and Laredo in Texas; Nogales, Arizona; and Calexico and San Diego in California.
Exemptions for Title 42 are meant to go to the most vulnerable migrants.
Thursday’s rollout is separate from measures announced last week to expel migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to Mexico under Title 42 and — at the same time — allow up to 30,000 migrants from those four countries to be admitted to the United States every month under humanitarian parole for two years if they apply online, pay their airfare and provide a financial sponsor.
While the administration previously signaled that it would introduce CBPOne for people seeking asylum at land border crossings with Mexico, the speed of change caught advocates off-guard.
“Utter and complete confusion,” said Priscilla Orta, an attorney at Lawyers For Good Government’s Project Corazon in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.
U.S. officials told advocates Friday they expected the app to be ready in a month, Orta said. Then on Monday, advocates were informed the rollout had been moved up to this week.
Under Title 42, the U.S. has expelled migrants 2.5 million times since March 2020 on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19. To qualify for an exemption under CBPOne, migrants must have a physical or mental illness, disability, pregnancy, lack housing, face a threat of harm, or must be under 21 years old or over 70.
The government’s app is currently available only in English and Spanish and requires access to a smartphone, email and reliable internet.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat and Haitian American, expressed concern that the app wasn’t available in Haiti’s primary languages, Creole and French. Officials say a Creole version will be added soon.
The Homeland Security Department said the app will be available to migrants in central and northern Mexico. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement that it allows people “to seek protection in a safe, orderly, and humane manner and to strengthen the security of our borders.”
It’s the administration’s latest attempt to address extraordinarily high numbers of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, many of whom are fleeing inequality and violence at home. U.S. authorities stopped migrants 2.38 million times in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, up 37% from 1.73 million times during an unusually busy 2021.
Savitri Arvey, a senior policy adviser at the Women’s Refugee Commission, said she struggled to explain all the recent policy changes to migrants during a visit to Monterrey, Mexico.
“It was just impossible in (migrant) shelters,” she said Thursday. ”‘There’s this option for you, Venezuelans but not for you, Central Americans,’” she said.
Some advocates welcomed the new system for seeking exemptions, saying it the old one was rife with favoritism and prone to corruption. CBP began working with advocacy groups to select people who are exempt from Title 42 during President Joe Biden’s first year in office.
Albert Rivera, director of the Agape Mision Mundial shelter in Tijuana, said he previously didn’t have the connections to help migrants get exemptions, but on Thursday a Mexican woman at his shelter was able to sign up for an online appointment.
“We feel excited,” said Rivera said. “Everything was a monopoly.”
Last month, The Associated Press reported that Calvary Church in the San Diego suburb of Chula Vista was getting 40 exemptions a day and doling them out to people who paid $1,800 each or $3,500 for a married couple. Asylum is supposed to be free and intended for those most in need. About a week after the AP story ran, the church-linked group that facilitated exemptions, Most V USA, said CBP decided to stop working with it.
CBP has been giving 180 exemptions a day in San Diego, Enrique Lucero, director of migrant affairs for Tijuana, Mexico, said this week. El Paso, Texas, was said to be getting 70 exemptions a day.
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Which gifts are best for dads?
Father’s Day is coming up. With it comes the opportunity to show your father how much you care. Giving a gift isn’t necessary, but if that’s how you choose to show your love and appreciation, you want to get the right one. The easiest way to choose a gift is to ask him directly what he might like. If you want the gift to be a surprise instead, consider your dad’s main interests. Within those interests, getting him something he’s always wanted or something he truly needs never goes wrong.
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Best gifts for dads
TaylorMade TP Hydro Blast Bandon 3 Putter
Father’s Day Update: This putter is an excellent upgrade for any golf-loving dad looking to improve his short game. High-handicap players especially love the elite distance control, plus the grip is similar to higher-end putters.
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John Christian Men’s Fleece Robe
This luxurious robe is made for lounging around the house on a day off. It has two front pockets so your dad can keep his phone, some snacks and anything else he wants on him.
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Calvin Klein Slim Fit Men’s Dress Shirt
Some dads love getting gifts they can actually use regularly. A button-down shirt for the office or for taking their partner out on a date fits the bill. It comes in 24 sizes.
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“Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases”
This true crime novel is the autobiography of the man who finally caught the Golden State Killer after 20 years of effort. It can be a difficult read, but true crime enthusiasts will devour it.
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“Half Baked Harvest Super Simple”
For dads who love cooking, few things are as exciting as finding a new recipe to try. This cookbook contains more than 125 recipes that are easy to follow, great for meal prepping and, most importantly, delicious.
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Garmin DriveSmart 65 Navigation System
This has a large, nearly 7-inch screen and a thin bezel for clear, easy-to-see directions. It’s controllable through both touch and voice. It can be connected to a backup camera and your dad’s smartphone.
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A dash cam is useful in many situations. It could be used as evidence to protect your dad legally after an accident, for example, or it could capture crazy happenstances that go viral on social media.
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Braun Series 9 Electric Shaver
If your dad has been using a disposable razor all this time, get him the upgrade he deserves. This can be used to shave dry or wet. It comes with a travel case and a cleaning brush.
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This kit is packed with goodies that can help your dad care for his facial hair, including a comb, two types of brushes and beard shampoo, conditioner and oil.
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The Comfy Original Wearable Blanket
This giant wearable blanket is cozy for dads living in the coldest weather or the draftiest houses. It has a hood, a large front pouch and comes in 18 designs, including an American flag.
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If your dad doesn’t like the thought of wearing his blanket, consider getting an electric blanket instead. This one comes in five sizes, including ones big enough for an entire bed, and has six heat settings.
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Rybozen 35-Millimeter Slide Projector
If your dad has long been a photographer, chances are he has many old pictures he can’t truly show off any longer. This projector solves the problem if those old pictures are 35-millimeter slides.
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Nordic Flash Waterproof Camera Float
The next time your dad goes on a tropical vacation, he won’t need to leave his phone behind if he gets in the water with these floats. They work with phones, GoPros and many types of cameras.
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The iPad remains at the top of the list when it comes to tablets. This is one of Apple’s lightest and most feature-rich models. It comes in five colors and two data storage sizes.
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Xpower A-2S Electric Air Duster
The keyboard of any computer can be astonishingly dirty underneath all the keys. This duster blasts all the hair, crumbs and dust out, which can make it as responsive as it was when it was new.
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Logitech For Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone
Dads are often filled with sage advice, whether you want to hear it or not. To distract him from telling you what you’ve already heard 100 times, get him a good microphone so he can start a podcast.
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If your dad has an iPhone and still hasn’t adopted wearable tech, get him a new Apple Watch. Besides the cool functions, it also serves as a medical emergency alert system should he fall and need help.
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Sony VPL-XW5000DES 4K Projector
If your dad is a huge film buff and he has the space for it, consider getting him a 4K projector. It’s expensive, but he’ll thank you every movie night when he sees the sheer size and quality of the new “screen.”
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If your dad loved to fly kites or pilot remote-controlled planes growing up, get him the high-tech version of those activities: a drone. It can fly for up to 16 minutes at a time.
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If your dad is a snazzy dresser even when he doesn’t necessarily have to be, chances are he loves cufflinks. These have a single initial, so you can get ones to match his first or last name.
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Bulova Men’s Icon Precisionist Quartz Chronograph Watch
Continuing the fashion-forward idea, your dad absolutely must have a nice watch to wear to formal events. Showing up with a fitness tracker or a smartwatch would be slightly gauche.
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EdgeStar Kegerator and Draft Beer Dispenser
For dads who love beer, there’s nothing that can beat the taste of an ice-cold and on-tap glass of their favorite. This refrigerator and dispenser combo can have two beers on tap.
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There’s always enough time to learn a new hobby. Turning your dad into a cocktail-making machine with this set also benefits you and the rest of your family.
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This gorgeous flask is a good bet for dads who like to get a little tipsy while out and about on their days off. The “well deserved” engraving is a nice touch for a gift, too.
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The Series X is currently the most powerful console on the market, just barely beating out the PlayStation 5. It also lets you take advantage of Xbox Game Pass, one of the best deals in gaming.
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The PlayStation 5 has some of the best exclusive games, with huge hits such as God of War: Ragnarok and Horizon: Forbidden West. Plus, Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy 16 are set for this year.
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With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom having finally released to unprecedented sales records, it’s a fantastic time to get your dad the console he needs to play it.
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Roxy Epoxy DIY Candle-Making Kit
If your dad likes working with his hands and making things, a candle-making kit is a creative idea. The included scents are coffee, cinnamon, vanilla and apple. Try mixing them to create more complex aromas.
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If your dad doesn’t already have a safe, get him one. Not only do they protect valuables, they’re beneficial for storing important documents such as birth certificates and deeds to protect them from fire and other disasters.
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GoWise USA 5.8-Quart Air Fryer
If your dad is a home chef but doesn’t have an air fryer yet, it’s almost a requirement to get him one. They’re easy to use, help decrease oil consumption and reach cooking temps faster than ovens.
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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer
Then again, life is short. Deep-fried anything is usually more delicious than anything healthy. Imagine a world without deep-fried chicken. Or Oreos. This one has an oil filtration system.
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This ice cream maker exploded in popularity when a viral TikTok video proved that it can turn almost anything into ice cream in mere minutes. It’s hard to find but if you can get one, it’ll change your dad’s game.
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The gift of a beehive starter kit accomplishes multiple things. It’s a source of free honey, and it helps protect the bee population and in turn, the local plant life.
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Garden Republic Bonsai Tree Starter Kit
Maintaining a bonsai tree is a peaceful, meditative activity that any dad with a green thumb can enjoy. This one contains four kinds of trees including Black Spruce and Flame Tree.
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Sun Joe SPX3000 Pressure Washer
If your dad is one of those who insists on doing all their own chores, getting a gift such as a pressure washer to help him complete those chores with less effort is going to be appreciated.
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Fender CD-60SCE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Set
This set includes everything your dad needs to get started on a journey toward learning to play guitar, including an instructional DVD, a tuner, three picks and a shoulder strap.
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This set of bongo drums is a good middle ground between a full drum kit (which is unbelievably loud) and nothing at all. They’re a great way to channel frustration positively.
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If your dad sits at a desk all day but doesn’t have the best chair, get him one. Low-quality chairs lead to discomfort and certain health concerns.
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Brightech LightView Pro Magnifying Floor Lamp
Magnifying lamps are great for all kind of things, from making miniatures to reading. This one has a gooseneck so it can be positioned exactly as your dad likes it.
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This kayak is for fishing dads, as it’s steady enough to handle movement, including standing and sitting, and has a large storage space in the back for a cooler.
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Clostnature 1-Person Backpacking Tent
Dads who love to explore nature (and sleep in it) need gear that’s light enough to haul but quality enough to last. This tent fits the bill and comes in orange and green.
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Vivere Double Cotton Hammock with Stand
There’s nothing like taking a nap in a hammock on a warm day. This set lets you do that without needing to find trees or put bolts in walls, since it comes with a sturdy steel stand.
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Bird feeders are too common. Squirrel feeders are much cuter, and this one looks like a miniature picnic table. You can choose from a small or extra-large tray for food.
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This handy device slips inside a phone case or wallet so your dad can track his stuff down. It’s best for dads who misplace things regularly, but it’s also handy for those worried about theft.
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If your dad is a major gamer but is always traveling, a controller grip for his phone lets him stream his console games more comfortably. It’s also great for mobile-exclusive games.
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Fila Men’s Strada Disruptor Sneakers
Maybe your dad already has and loves “dad shoes,” in which case a fresh pair would be appreciated. Maybe he refuses to buy them, in which case a pair makes a hilarious gag gift.
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Getting socks as a gift as an adult is an overplayed joke. However, these are battery-powered socks that keep your dad’s feet warm. That’s genuinely a gift worth giving. They come in four colors.
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Franklin Sports Mini Basketball Hoop
If your dad is a big basketball fan, getting him a little hoop and ball for his office shows you pay attention to his passions. It can also be a fun competition and bonding activity for the two of you.
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Mainstreet Classics Tabletop Air Hockey
A full air hockey table is expensive (and difficult to find a place for) if given as a surprise. This miniature table lets you and your dad play without any fuss.
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Etekcity Non-Contact Thermometer
Being able to point and get a temperature reading is a valuable ability you don’t truly appreciate until you have it. The cooking applications are many, but there’s also some safety in it, too.
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Black + Decker Max Drill and Home Tool Kit
Chances are your dad already has tools, but there’s an equal chance those tools are old and worn. This set is comprehensive for any number of tasks. If he gives you his old ones, even better.
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If your dad lives in a large home, hauling tools to all the places he needs to maintain can be difficult. This rolling tool box lets him focus on the task rather than the transport.
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Lego Architecture New York City Skyline
Legos are beloved by all ages, not just kids. This adult-leaning set isn’t as flashy as ones meant for kids, but it’s a great fit for dads who love architecture.
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Catan is one of the top 10 most-played board games of all time for more than one reason. It’s simple to understand but leaves room for diverse strategies, and above all, it’s plain fun.
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This 3D puzzle is a functional projector, too. It’s best suited for dads who love both puzzles and film, but it still works for those who prefer only one of the two.
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Epicka Universal Travel Adapter
If your dad travels across the world, he can’t have enough travel adapters. Even if he’s a homebody, this adapter turns any outlet into a device-charging station thanks to its many USB ports.
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Traveling dads who enjoy a particular beverage endlessly appreciate being able to enjoy that beverage at their favorite temperature during their commute. This one comes in four colors.
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Samsung 55-Inch The Terrace QLED 4K Smart Outdoor TV
No patio in the modern age is truly complete without an outdoor TV. These special devices are built with weather protection and their screens are more visible in sunlight.
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This is Google’s highest-quality streaming stick, letting you access any of your streaming services in sharp 4K detail. It comes with a remote and can be controlled by voice.
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Gifts for dads worth checking out
- These Champion boxers stretch and use cotton for maximum comfort.
- Columbia Men’s Backcast III Water Shorts are equipped for a summertime trip to the pool.
- The Complete Gardener is a thoughtful book for dads with green thumbs of any experience level.
- All the Light We Cannot See follows two children during World War II.
- M2 Basics First Aid Kit could help save your father’s life if the worst happens.
- Americaloc GPS Tracker helps to keep track of your dad’s high-value car.
- Nautica Voyage cologne has notes of apples and cedarwood.
- Showgoca Toothbrush Holder keeps your dad’s bathroom organized.
- Witshine Toilet Lights make late-night bathroom trips easier on the eyes.
- Elgato Green Screen lets your dad get more creative with his photography.
- The Targus Spy Guard helps protect your dad’s privacy.
- The Fitbit Versa 4 is an affordable alternative to an Apple Watch.
- Ray-Ban Aviators have been among the coolest sunglasses styles for decades.
- This Richardson Trucker Cap is begging to be monogrammed with your dad’s initials.
- Maitys Wine Glass Charms are helpful for keeping your family’s wine glasses identifiable.
- PlayStation Classic lets your dad relive his gaming glory days.
- Ring Video Doorbell Elite lets your dad see who comes up to their door.
- Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt turns your dad’s chosen entry into a keyless one.
- Calphalon Intellicrisp Waffle Maker is a high-quality accessory for delicious breakfasts.
- FiveJoy Garden Tool Set gets your dad ready for a new hobby.
- The Stag Cowbell is the only prescription for your dad’s fever.
- NuLink Disco Ball adds some pizzaz to your dad’s den.
- DexBoard Combo Board is handy for home offices.
- Phomemo Label Maker is convenient for dads who like organization.
- Uscamel Binoculars are invaluable for many outdoor activities.
- Coleman SaluSpa Inflatable Hot Tub lets your dad soak aches and pains with less upkeep.
- Outland Living Fire Table upgrades your dad’s patio to one with a fire pit.
- Erligpowht Selfie Stick offers many angles for your dad’s next snap.
- Aonkey Cell Phone Holder lets your dad mount his phone in his car.
- Crocs Men’s Yukon Vista II are suitable water shoes for your dad.
- Muck Boot Wetland Premium Field Boots protect your dad’s feet in even the muddiest conditions.
- Ezred Neck Light keeps your dad’s hands free while he works or reads in the dark.
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UN body accredits 9 rights, minority groups after US push
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — After years of delay, the U.N. body overseeing economic development and social issues voted Wednesday to give nine human rights and minority groups the right to raise concerns and participate in its discussions, overriding objections from Russia, China, India, Arab nations and others.
The Economic and Social Council approved a U.S. draft decision giving a green light for the nine groups to get “special consultative status” with the 54-nation U.N. body by a vote of 24-17 with 12 abstentions.
The United States decided to go to the body’s full membership after its 19-member Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, which handles requests for accreditation, deferred action again on the nine groups.
The vote accredited Arab-European Center of Human Rights and International Law; Bahrain Center for Human Rights; Coptic Solidarity; Gulf Centre for Human Rights; International Dalit Solidarity Network; and the interregional rights group Man and Law.
It also accredited Andrey Rylkov Foundation for Health and Social Justice; Union of Non-Governmental Associations; World Union of Cossack Atamans; and World Without Genocide.
Louis Charbonneau, U.N. director at Human Rights Watch, said: “Accrediting these nine groups sends a strong signal to the world that the U.N.’s doors — remain open to civil society organizations, despite efforts by China, Russia, India and others to keep them out.”
While over 6,000 NGOs are accredited to ECOSOC, Charbonneau told the Associated Press that the vote was only “a small step in the right direction.” He said hundreds of other groups remain in limbo at the NGO committee “dominated by abusive governments.”
“Rights-respecting states should keep forcing these votes because it’s the only way for most human rights groups to get inside the U.N. these days,” Charbonneau said.
Madeleine Sinclair, co-director of the International Service for Human Rights’ New York office, said ECOSOC members “must ensure the NGO committee finally fulfils its mandate and that its members stop arbitrarily denying civil society groups access to the U.N. for political reasons.”
Sinclair said the record for the longest deferment of an application was held by the International Dalit Solidarity Network, which represents people on the lowest run of India’s caste system and filed its application for accreditation in May 2007. Over the last 15 years, she said, the group had received more than 100 written questions from the NGO committee, mostly from India, and many which the group said were repeated.
In July, the U.S. also went to all ECOSOC members after the NGO committee failed to take action and succeeded in getting accreditation for six human rights organizations, including the foundation that runs the online encyclopedia Wikipedia.
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CAXIAS DO SUL, Brazil, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Randon S.A – Implementos e Participações (B3 - RAPT3 and RAPT4), reports its results for the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22), ended in 06/30/2022. The financial and operating information of the Company, except when otherwise stated, are consolidated in accordance with the international standards of IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards and the monetary values are denominated in Reais.
HIGHLIGHTS
The main highlights of the 2Q22 are as follows:
- Consolidated Net Revenue amounted to R$ 2.8 billion in 2Q22, 31.2% up from 2Q21.
- International market revenues amounted to US$ 112.5 million in 2Q22, 57.7% up from the same period in 2021.
- Consolidated EBITDA reached R$ 362.0 million in 2Q22, 12.2% up from 2Q21, with a consolidated EBITDA margin of 13.1%.
- Net Profit amounted to R$ 104.5 million, with net margin of 3.8% in 2Q22.
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The Gourmet Popcorn Brand Spices Up The Snacking Aisle With Takis Partnership
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Popcornopolis, one of the fastest-growing ready-to-eat popcorn brands at grocery and mass retail, known for its gourmet and gluten-free popcorn snacks, announced today that it has partnered with Takis, the iconic brand known for its intensely good spicy rolled tortilla chip, to create a new popcorn offering, Popcornopolis Takis Fuego. Turning up the heat in the salty snacking category, this vibrant red savory snack is full of flavor. Made with 100% American-grown corn and popped in coconut oil for maximum deliciousness, Popcornopolis Takis Fuego is crafted to make your taste buds pop.
"Popcornopolis is all about delivering wildly delicious flavors and bringing a pop of joy to our consumers," said Daniela Simpson, Chief Marketing Officer of Popcornopolis. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Takis, expanding our flavor profiles with such an iconic brand and reaching new audiences, while providing even more consumers with a sense of delight."
Popcornopolis Takis Fuego features bold flavor, seasoned with a spicy combination of hot chili pepper and lime, and dusted across gourmet, Non-GMO corn. Standing out on store shelves, this new offering will be packaged in Popcornopolis' iconic cones and feature bright purple and red branding.
"At Takis, we're always looking for new ways to disrupt the salty snacking category, and collaborating with one of the fastest-growing popcorn brands at grocery and mass retail makes Popcornopolis the ideal partner," said Sandra Kirkpatrick, Marketing Director of Salty Snacks for Barcel USA. "With unique packaging and even more Fuego seasoning in each bite, we are excited to innovate in a way that we know our consumers will love."
To further highlight this exciting launch, Popcornopolis will be working with influencers to create unique recipes and content tied to the overarching theme of 'Make Your Taste Buds Pop.' To join in on the excitement or try a new recipe, follow the brand on social @popcornopolis, as well the hashtag #makeyourtastebudspop.
Popcornopolis Takis Fuego will be available on popcornopolis.com and as well as on shelves at Walmart, Sam's Club, 7-11, Target, HEB and Meier for $4.98 - $5.99. For more information on Popcornopolis, visit popcornopolis.com.
In 2021, Popcornopolis became a part of Barcel USA, the U.S. snack division of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Popcornopolis is popped in small batches with the finest ingredients. Popcornopolis' gourmet popcorn delivers wildly delicious, true-to-life flavors in every bite, bringing a pop of joy to our consumers. From the select popcorn kernels that are American-grown, non-GMO, and naturally gluten-free, to the quality ingredients that create mouthwatering flavors, every team member at Popcornopolis pours their heart into creating high quality snacks. Popcornopolis is easily recognizable by its iconic, one-of-a-kind cone shaped packaging. The flavors range from famously indulgent Zebra®, Unicorn, and Double Drizzle varieties to better-for-you favorites of Nearly Naked. Popcornopolis products are available in Club, Food, Drug, Mass, Convenience and Direct to Consumer channels.
Takis is the most well-known brand of Barcel USA, the U.S. snack division of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Barcel USA is an exciting, young and fast-growing consumer packaged goods company headquartered in Coppell, Texas, with a strong presence in the largest markets nationwide. Takis snacks are not ordinary; they are the most intense snacks in the world. With different varieties such as Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips, Takis Stix, Takis Waves, Takis Chippz and Takis Hot Nuts, Takis snacks are for the strong, brave and daring. Visit us at www.barcel-usa.com/Takis
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U.S. employers have more than 11 million job openings, but with an unemployment rate near a five-decade low, only about 6 million are actually unemployed. Even if all the unemployed people found jobs, more than 5 million unfilled jobs would remain.
That's the stark reality employers in virtually every industry face — finding enough workers.
Companies have ramped up their recruiting efforts to help fill the gaps but the results vary.
At the Winchester Ammunition plant in Oxford where some 1,450 people work, veterans are actively recruited.
"We constantly strive to bring new people with new points of view into the company through enhanced advertisement of our open positions and our employee referral program which offers monetary bonuses to employees who recommend talented additions to our team," said Christin O'Callaghan, global communications director for Olin, the parent company of Winchester.
Additionally, Winchester offers employees a Total Rewards program, a competitive compensation package with short- and long-term incentive opportunities, company sponsored healthcare and other features.
"Our recognition platform also offers ways for employees to earn more, such as safety recognition and monetary awards for team performance and engagement," O'Callaghan said.
Why so many openings?
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, citing data from the U.S. Labor Department, more than 120,000 businesses temporarily closed during the height of the pandemic, leaving more than 30 million U.S. workers unemployed. While job openings have steadily increased since January 2020, unemployment has slowly declined. Last year, employers added a 3.8 million jobs.
However, the labor force participation rate is lower now than it was in January 2020 — 62.2% compared 63.3% in January 2020.
Extended unemployment benefits and stimulus checks during the pandemic allowed more workers to stay at home, and some 68% earned more from jobless benefits than from their jobs. Additionally, retirements carved out another 3 million adults from thew workforce. Just over 50% of adults 55 and older left the workforce the third quarter of last year.
Lack of childcare and low pay were other significant factors in people staying out of the workforce.
One of the hardest hit industries was manufacturing which lost some 1.4 million jobs at the start of the pandemic. Since then, hiring entry level and skilled workers has been a struggle.
The Toyota way
At the Toyota Mississippi assembly plant in Northeast Mississippi, an optional flexible schedule is available to the approximately 2,400 employees.
"As a company, we have a great package in total — great pay, great benefits, as well as career opportunities," said David Fernandes, Toyota Mississippi president. "Even with all those great things we are definitely seeing challenges. I like to remind our team here, that our team members are telling us that we have to create more flexibility that what we've been able to create in manufacturing."
From the start of production in late 2011, Toyota has has two eight-hour production shifts — starting at 6:30 a.m. and then at 6:30 p.m. Team members rotate every two weeks between the schedules.
With 10 manufacturing plants across the United States, the automaker is looking at different ways to attract workers as well as keeping them.
"For almost six months now, we've had a 4-10 shift in the evening," Fernandes said. "One of the voices we heard was that rotation for then was difficult as far as resting."
The 4-10 schedule has team members work 10 hours a day Monday-Thursday, thus giving them a three-day-weekend.
"That's been pretty amazing," Fernandes said. "We've had about a 75% reception that they really like that schedule."
The openings that need filling the most company wide are the skilled maintenance positions. Toyota's highly regarded AMT (Advanced Manufacturing Technician) program blends traditional classroom instruction with on-site work experience offering a unique opportunity for students to earn a wage while attending college.
The program provides graduates to enter the workforce with less educational debt and more real-world work experience in subjects including electricity, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication and robotics.
"We've had to grow our own, and partnering with local community colleges, the kids within three years who enter the program in most cases are making $39 an hour," Fernandes said.
Toyota has also been innovative in keeping its workers employed. During the pandemic, the plant had production stops, but no one was laid off. The company had the policy in place even before the pandemic: Team members can take unpaid leave without penalty; they can come to work, and work will be provided; or they can take paid time off.
Shipbuilder: 'No limits' to opportunities
One of Mississippi's largest employers, HII Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula is looking to add 2,000 more workers. The shipyard employs some 11,300 workers which include union-represented craftsmen and women, in addition to engineers, planners, supply chain specialists, business management and program management professionals.
The company wants to add 2,000 full-time shipbuilders to its 800-acre facility that builds U.S. Navy destroyers, amphibious warships and national security cutters.
The company said its competitive starting wages, benefits, 12 paid holidays annually, and opportunities for advancement make Ingalls a great place to work.
“With over 500 different jobs, there is no limit to what you can do at Ingalls,” said Susan Jacobs, vice president of human resources and administration. “Shipbuilding is hard work, but we strive to make sure our shipbuilders have the tools and conveniences they need to do the hard work well.”
The company recently completed building covered workspaces for its shipbuilders to keep them out of the elements, as well as hydration stations.
Attracting new workers is a top priority for Ingalls, said HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding spokesperson Kimberly Aguillard.
“We go through great strides to ensure we find and train the talent we need to meet the security requirements of our customers,” Aguillard said. “Our company is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health, welfare and development of our employees.”
Becky Gillette contributed to this story.
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CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge as one of the 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student Voting.
The recognition is given to colleges and universities for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.
“It is a crucial part of the mission of a university to provide students with the skills and motivations to be active members of their community,” said Justin Holmes, associate professor of political science. “UNI has a strong track record as an extremely engaged campus, and I’m very proud of the Panthers who stepped up in the midterms to continue this tradition and make their voices heard.”
“College student voter turnout has increased since 2016, and this increase has been driven by students,” said Jennifer Domagal-Goldman, executive director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.
The challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. Campuses that join it complete a set of action items, with the support of the challenge's staff, to institutionalize nonpartisan civic learning, political engagement and voter participation on their campus.
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge currently engages over 9 million students from more than 950 institutions in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Diesburg is one of five Iowa educators who earned the award during the Technology Association of Iowa’s 2022 Prometheus Awards ceremony in Des Moines earlier this month.
Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools' Board of Education last week voted to approve submitting annual requests for additional spending authority in several areas.
The third floor of Sudlow Intermediate got a makeover as its 8th-grade students finished a six-day-long mural project, collaborating with local muralist Sarah Robb of artsBASICS. | 2022-11-25T16:46:21+00:00 | wcfcourier.com | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/university-of-northern-iowa-recognized-for-engaging-student-voters/article_dd1f3de5-b023-5476-bafc-4be1249c43f4.html |
Nationwide Coalition Represents Small Businesses and Online Publishers Depending on Data-Driven Advertising Under Threat in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet for Growth, a nationwide coalition of small business owners and content creators who rely on digital advertising to create jobs and economic growth, has announced a new Advisory Council to guide coalition growth, member engagement, and outreach to press and policymakers about the importance of digital advertising to Main Street.
Internet for Growth was launched last year to protect essential online tools that help businesses and their customers save time and money. The coalition includes nearly 1,000 members in every state, working in fields ranging from healthcare and fitness to real estate, retail and restaurants, who are concerned about legislation and regulation in Washington, D.C. that could affect their ability to succeed.
Drew Ament, owner of Phoenix, Arizona, marketing firm Press1toTalk, will serve as Council Chairman. "Internet for Growth does an important job highlighting the role digital advertising plays in supporting small businesses across the country," he said. "I'm thrilled to lead this council and help get the message out that millions of businesses and their customers depend on digital advertising."
Six leading Internet for Growth members comprise the Advisory Council representing various regions of the country. Portia Prescott, a Denver, Colorado employment recruiter and co-owner of Jefferson Prescott Consulting, who uses targeted advertising and marketing to fill jobs, said the following, "Digital advertising has played a vital role in supporting my firms' needs. As a small business owner, personalized ads give me the flexibility and precision to reach my audience and drive growth."
Digital advertising and marketing – not only personalized, targeted advertising, but also social media, email marketing, websites, e-commerce platforms and more – became especially important to local employers and their employees during the pandemic, but could become collateral damage in Washington, as Democrats and Republicans seek to punish "Big Tech."
"Digital advertising is low-cost compared to print, radio and TV advertising, opening doors to creativity and commerce to more people. Digital ads subsidize thousands of dollars of free content and services for every American annually. Most people appreciate the personalization and convenience of data-driven advertising. We're working to improve the public's understanding of a competitive and dynamic industry with widespread benefits for everyone," said Brendan Thomas, Internet for Growth's Executive Director.
In May, Internet for Growth members visited two dozen U.S House and Senate offices to share their personal success stories, thanks to free or low-cost, easy-to-use media and marketing platforms. They shared their concerns about well-intentioned data privacy legislation that could have unintended consequences, destroying the speed, efficiency, and relevancy of digital advertising. Internet for Growth supports a federal data privacy law to simplify a complicated patchwork of state privacy laws.
The coalition has opposed the "Banning Surveillance Advertising Act" in Congress and similar "commercial surveillance" rules from the Federal Trade Commission attacking an essential industry, and which could lead to stifling internet regulations. Internet for Growth recently challenged the AMERICA Act, another sign of a building 'techlash' in Washington that could reverse decades of progress to harness online opportunities for small businesses and publishers.
"Integrated ad-buying and selling platforms offer small businesses a universe of possibility to advertise online. They offer self-employed publishers and creators the ability to earn revenue from ad buyers of all sizes. Bills like the AMERICA Act would dismantle an online advertising market that's taken decades to mature," said Thomas. "Consumers have unprecedented selection and competitive pricing. These anti-advertising bills would raise costs in an already inflationary environment."
Small businesses and creators interested in learning more about digital advertising issues in Washington or participating in Internet for Growth's advocacy efforts should contact the coalition and follow Internet for Growth at Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for frequent updates.
Internet for Growth, an initiative of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, supports the transformative role the advertising-supported internet plays in empowering America's small businesses, helping entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. Supported by a diverse community of over 700 IAB members including marketers, agencies, publishers, platforms and ad tech providers, as well as hundreds of small businesses and creators, we highlight the benefits the internet delivers to local economies, expanding opportunities for innovators to reach markets far beyond their neighborhoods. Our work ensures people understand the limitless opportunity the internet provides for creativity and commerce, fair competition, and connecting with consumers on mutually shared values and interests, no matter the background or geography.
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Korean War veteran’s military honors restored after 70 years
Winston-Salem, N.C. (WXII) – An 89-year-old North Carolina man who fought in the Korean War has had his veteran status and Purple Heart restored with the help of a legal clinic.
“I’ve been exonerated from a burden that I carried for 70 years,” veteran James Brown said.
Brown joined the U.S. Army on July 12, 1950, soon after the start of the war.
“My military service to begin with was honorable,” Brown said.
He served on the front lines in one of the few racially integrated units at the time.
On June 22, 1952, he was wounded while on patrol. Shrapnel shredded his arm and leg.
Brown was hospitalized for 57 days and then sent back to his unit.
After several months, Brown had an argument with his platoon leader, raising concerns that he felt put his fellow soldiers’ lives at risk.
Brown decided to take these concerns to the company commander.
“At the time that this incident took place, I felt that I was making the right decision,” Brown said.
Brown never made it to the company commander. He was subjected to racial slurs, arrested and later court-martialed after a trial in a tent on the battlefield.
Brown was dishonorably discharged and sentenced to five years in prison. He’s been trying to clear his name ever since.
Decades later, Brown reached out to the Veterans Legal Clinic at Wake Forest’s School of Law, which works with former service members to correct injustices in their military records.
“I gave him a call and asked him if we could work on his case, and he agreed and gave us this wonderful opportunity,” said Eleanor Morales, the director of the legal clinic. “His discharge was truly fueled in part by racism at the time.”
Morales, along with students Ashley Willard and William Crotty, worked tirelessly on Brown’s case and sent a petition to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records.
A few months later, the Army approved the petition and restored Brown’s veteran status and his Purple Heart.
“I am very happy today to be sitting before you knowing that my country has recognized me,” Brown said.
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The 32-year-old Canadian singer Jill Barber poses for her new album, Mischievous Moon, with her hair in a 1950s upswept do, a single-strapped gown with a tasteful ruffle that Peggy Lee might have worn back in the day, and an expression that's vulnerable, but with the faintest hint of a smirk. Clearly, her personal style pays homage to the so-called "girl singers" of yesteryear.
The same goes for Barber's music, but she adds contemporary twists to the formula. In "Oh My My," one of the songs she wrote for this collection, Barber starts by singing that phrase in a low, mournful voice with only hand claps as accompaniment. Then she sets up her song's theme: She's visiting a doctor because her lover "done broke" her heart.
As the song picks up speed and steam, a vibraphone rings out, adding an upbeat note that conjures happier days. Her backup singers, the Sojourners, keep chanting "Oh my my" like a band of tribal rappers as Barber brings more emotion and swing to her vocals. Eventually, flute, saxophones and wailing clarinet enter to fuel a jazzy big-band sound.
Along the way, Barber tries out a new catch phrase — "Please don't let me go" — which quickly forms the spine of the song. As she sings those five words, she plays with different musical personas: sleek chanteuse, sorrowful blues woman, has-been diva in a dive. She ends with an extended riff on her opening "Oh my my" while a flute flits around her insistent vocals, poignant yet somehow hopeful.
By the end, Barber has honored role models like Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday while emerging as a 21st-century original: a rootsy big-band swinger with a soupcon of hip-hop attitude.
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(AP) — Missouri voters for the first time Tuesday began casting ballots before Election Day without having to provide a reason why they couldn’t wait to vote in-person at their assigned polling places.
The two-week early voting period is part of a new law that also requires people to show a government-issued photo identification when voting in person. Those without photo ID can cast provisional ballots, which would count if voters later return with an ID or if their signature matches what’s on file with election authorities.
No-excuse early voting is an additional option to the regular absentee voting period, which began six weeks before the Nov. 8 election. Absentee voting still requires people to provide a reason for doing so, such as incapacitation due to illness or disability or plans to be gone on Election Day, among other things. | 2022-10-26T20:53:32+00:00 | kwos.com | https://kwos.com/2022/10/no-excuse-voting-is-now-underway/ |
BEIJING (AP) — The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement to boost cooperation with China on “law enforcement and security matters,” in a move likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island’s traditional partners including Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
The agreement, details of which were not immediately released, was contained in a joint statement made public Tuesday following a meeting Monday in Beijing between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Solomons Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.
As part of efforts to build a “comprehensive strategic partnership” the sides agreed to: “Enhance cooperation on law enforcement and security matters. The Chinese side will continue to provide support and help to Solomon Islands as needed in strengthening Solomon Islands’ police law enforcement capacity.”
Located 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) northeast of Australia, Solomon Islands has been China’s biggest success in a campaign to expand its presence in the South Pacific. Sogavare’s government switched official recognition in 2019 to Beijing from Taiwan, the self-governed island democracy China claims as part of its territory.
The Solomon Islands signed a secretive security agreement with Beijing in 2022 that might have allowed Chinese military forces in the South Pacific. However, Sogavare rejected suggestions his government might give Beijing a military foothold in the region.
The nearby island nation of Kiribati also switched official relations to Beijing in 2019.
China has already provided the Solomons with police training and donated replica guns and riot-control equipment such as water cannon vehicles. A country of 700,000 people made up of six major islands and some 900 smaller ones, the Solomons has seen periods of ethnic tension, during which Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific island nations have committed forces to help restore order.
In the wake of Sogavare’s warming relationship with Beijing, the U.S. has committed to reopen an American Embassy in the capital Honiara and it and its allies have increased their engagement with the region as a whole.
Biden convened a summit of Pacific Island leaders in September to unveil a strategy that included cooperation in climate change, maritime security and preventing overfishing. His administration has also promised $810 million in new aid for Pacific Island nations over the next decade, including $130 million to address the effects of climate change.
Sogavare also met with president and head of the ruling Communist Party Xi Jinping on Monday, and the joint statement included a reference to “high-quality” cooperation under Xi’s signature “”Belt and Road” blueprint that aims to build ports, highways, power stations and other infrastructure financed by Chinese loans.
The infrastructure project has produced tangible, but not always practical, results for countries lacking other forms of financing and has left many recipients in deep debt to China with little sign of relief.
Solomon Islands has already secured a $66 million loan from the government’s Exim Bank of China to erect 161 mobile towers built and run by Chinese communications giant Huawei. In 2018, the Solomons awarded Huawei a contract for an underwater telecom cable network, jointly funded by Australia. China is also building facilities for the islands to host the 2023 Pacific Island Games.
Sogavare has often signed those deals against strong internal opposition and has secured his position by delaying elections in what his opponents have called a power grab.
In the joint statement, Solomon Islands declared it opposed Taiwanese independence and supported China’s positions on Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet and other areas where China is criticized for alleged human rights violations. The statement also urged countries to “prudently handle issues such as the discharge of nuclear contaminated water and cooperation on nuclear submarine.”
That was a reference to Japan’s plan to release treated but still slightly radioactive wastewater into the sea that China has strongly criticized, as well as the Biden administration agreement given the acronym AUKUS with Australia and Britain to provide the first with nuclear-powered submarines in response to China’s moving rapidly to expand its military. | 2023-07-11T17:19:28+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/ap-china-signs-pact-with-solomon-islands-to-boost-cooperation-on-law-enforcement-and-security-matters/ |
Republican Ryan Zinke, who served as the Interior Secretary during the Trump administration, is projected to win a seat in Congress.
The Associated Press called the race at 10:31 a.m. ET.
Zinke defeated Democrat Monica Tranel, an attorney, in the contest for Montana’s 1st Congressional District.
The representative-elect oversaw a number of efforts to increase energy development and roll back Obama-era environmental restrictions.
He left his post in 2018 amid multiple ethics investigations. The Interior Department’s internal watchdog released two reports this year saying that Zinke failed to abide by ethics rules and misled investigators, respectively. Those findings were referred to the Justice Department, which declined to prosecute him and Zinke has denied wrongdoing.
This will not be Zinke’s first stint in Congress; before joining the Trump administration, he was also a member of the House of Representatives. At the time, however, he represented the entire state, though Montana has since picked up an additional seat and was split into two congressional districts. | 2022-11-10T16:50:36+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/hill-politics/zinke-former-trump-administration-official-wins-montana-house-race/ |
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Eastern Conference
East Division
Central Division
Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Sunday's results
Calgary at Saskatoon, 4 p.m.
Lethbridge at Regina, 4 p.m.
Spokane at Everett, 4:05 p.m.
Tuesday's results
Kamloops 5 Brandon 2
Winnipeg 3 Victoria 2
Wednesday's results
Calgary at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon 3 Lethbridge 2
Winnipeg at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday's games
Regina at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Red Deer at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Everett at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Prince George at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday's games
Lethbridge at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Portland at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Vancouver at Victoria, 6:05 p.m.
Spokane at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.
Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Prince Albert at Calgary, 4 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Regina, 4 p.m.
Saskatoon at Edmonton, 4 p.m.
Kamloops at Vancouver, 4 p.m. | 2022-10-20T04:41:00+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17521290.php |
The Quad Cities Veteran Network, in partnership with IowaWORKS, will celebrate its fourth anniversary of connecting veterans to local jobs.
The celebration will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Crawford Brew Works, 3659 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf. The celebration includes food and cake for all veterans.
The networking group meets the third Thursday of each month to bring together veterans looking for work and top employers in the Quad Cities who seek employees.
“We understand the power networking has in finding support and viable employment,” said Bryan Miller, co-founder of the Quad-Cities Veterans’ Network. “After transition, you still have a mission. You can join the Quad Cities Veteran community and help support Veterans to network their way to meaningful employment opportunities.”
“Many transitioning service members do not realize what benefits are available to them upon getting out of the military,” said Shane Sawyer, veteran career planner at IowaWORKS. “This networking resource can help connect them to those resources.
For more information, contact Miller at qcvetnet@gmail.com or Sawyer at 563-445-3200 ext. 43307 or email shane.sawyer@iwd.iowa.gov | 2022-10-17T01:43:57+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/veterans-network-celebrates-four-years-of-job-connections/ |
Woman accused of killing 92-year-old mother with lethal dose of morphine
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - A woman in West Virginia has been arrested on suspicion of killing her 92-year-old mother.
Court records show 65-year-old Doris Faye Watson is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the death of her mother, Marjorie Hayhurst.
Officers said they responded to a report of a suspicious death on April 11.
Investigators wrote in a criminal complaint that the person who made the report told officers Watson had confided to her that she gave her mother a fatal dose of morphine.
Hayhurst was pronounced dead the day prior, according to the complaint.
In the complaint, investigators reported Hayhurst was under Watson’s care when she died.
Three additional witnesses told investigators Watson said she “had killed her mother with morphine and would be going to jail.”
Three empty morphine containers were found during a search of Hayhurst’s home, according to the complaint.
Hayhurst’s body was sent for an autopsy.
Watson is being held without bond at North Central Regional Jail.
Copyright 2023 WDTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-26T15:37:31+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/2023/04/26/woman-accused-killing-92-year-old-mother-with-lethal-dose-morphine/ |
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