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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel in January to South Africa, Zambia, and Senegal, her office announced Friday, in what will be the first of a string of Biden administration official visits to sub-Saharan Africa next year.
The world’s second-largest continent is crucial to the global economy due to its rapidly growing population and significant natural resources. China’s deepening economic entrenchment in African nations, surpassing the U.S. in trade with Africa to become one of the world’s largest creditors, is also a motivator for the U.S. to deepen ties with African nations.
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced during a U.S. summit with African leaders that he plans to make a trip to the region next year, as do Vice President Kamala Harris, first lady Jill Biden and a number of Cabinet secretaries.
Yellen, who will visit Africa from Jan. 17-28, has spoken at length publicly about China’s financing practices on the continent, calling them “ economic practices that have disadvantaged all of us.”
Zambia, for instance, is renegotiating its nearly $6 billion debt with China, its biggest creditor. During a closed-door meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema at the Africa Leaders Summit on Thursday, Yellen said they discussed “the need to address debt sustainability and the imperative to conclude a debt treatment for Zambia.”
Treasury said Yellen will also discuss the spillover effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Africa’s food supply. Other topics will include how the U.S. is working with African leaders to promote an energy transition that factors in the impacts of climate change in Africa and how to prepare for future pandemics through the Pandemic Fund announced in June.
At the summit this week, Biden announced plans to spend $2 billion to help bolster food security on the continent. | 2022-12-17T03:29:31+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-treasury-secretary-janet-yellen-to-visit-sub-saharan-africa/ |
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Four members of Northwood’s softball team and three members of NU’s baseball team have earned Academic All-District honors, the school announced recently.
Hailey Leister, Haley Frank, Madison Jordan, and Jillian Krawczak each earned the honor in softball, while Alex Cole, Jayden Dentler, and Carson Longstreth were honored in baseball.
Academic All-District status goes to student-athletes who are either starters or key reserves and who have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed at least one full calendar year at their respective institution. | 2023-05-17T16:53:32+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/nu-softball-baseball-players-earn-academic-18104237.php |
DENVER — Denver’s city council will consider extending Mayor Mike Johnston’s state of emergency on homelessness during Monday's meeting.
It will come on the same day the city’s emergency operations center will activate.
The operations center will bring together people from different agencies and departments to coordinate the city’s response to the emergency.
Under state law, Johnston’s emergency declaration, which he issued last Tuesday, cannot last beyond seven days without city council approval.
A resolution filed by City Council President Jamie Torrez asks the council to extend the mayor’s emergency declaration to August 21.
"The City faces a humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of City residents living unsheltered," the resolution says.
Johnston says the emergency declaration was necessary to speed up state and federal resources to address what he describes as “the most significant issue” facing Denver.
“If we can get 1,000 people housed over the next six months, that would put us on an incredibly successful pace to be able to meet the whole need that is out there,” Johnston said.
Few people know better what it’s like to be homeless than Ana Gloom.
“I was homeless on and off for 10 years,” said Gloom. “I've lost friends on the streets due to drugs, due to freezing to death, due to just old age and health. And I'm tired of watching it.”
Gloom is glad the city’s new mayor is prioritizing the homelessness crisis.
“I'm hoping for the best out of this because it does free up more money. It makes houselessness a bigger priority in his office at the moment, which it needed,” said Gloom, who works with Housekeys Action Network Denver.
Housekeys Action Network Denver said Johnston’s state of emergency could be good or bad.
The group said the emergency declaration should not be used to criminalize people further and should not focus exclusively on the people who live on the streets.
“We don't want the city just to be like, ‘Okay, the encampments are gone, problems solved,’” said Gloom. “Rich people [will be] happy because they can't see us anymore, but that's not dealing with the underlying problem in the first place.”
The group also said the emergency declaration should create “real, lasting, new housing options.”
The group said it does not consider SOS camps, tiny home villages, hotel shelters, and safe outdoor parking sites housing.
“When we ask for housing, we want housing,” said Gloom. “Those are temporary solutions in the long run. Those end and have tons of restrictions. What we want is our own homes.”
Johnston says even if the city meets its goal of getting get 1,000 people off the streets by the end of the year, the work isn’t over.
“We know that this will not this work will not be done, will not be completed, will not be over in the process of this emergency declaration,” the mayor said. “But it will be a chance for us to galvanize all the leaders in the city to take courageous action to start the work that we think can lead to dramatic outcomes.”
A 2022 Point in Time County shows about 1,300 people live on the streets of Denver each night.
Thousands more live in shelters and other temporary housing facilities.
Cathy Alderman with the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless says she’s encouraged by what she’s seen so far.
“Homelessness is an extraordinarily complex issue,” said Alderman. “I also think there's a lot of details that we're waiting to learn and that as we learn more about those details, we'll really understand how this is going to be funded, what's going to be expected of the community, and of the service providers, and how it's actually all going to come to bear.”
Gloom, meanwhile, is taking a wait-and-see approach.
“I'm trying to keep optimism, but again, I am a firm believer of I'll believe it when I see it,” said Gloom. | 2023-07-23T23:29:16+00:00 | denver7.com | https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/denver-council-to-consider-extending-emergency-declaration-on-homelessness |
HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out and ripped up asphalt from roads, and flung the pieces around.
Forecasters said the storm would cause catastrophic flooding and threatened to dump “historic” levels of rain, with up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) possible in isolated areas.
Fiona on Sunday is lashing a U.S. territory that is still recovering from a string of strong earthquakes and Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm that caused deaths and destruction across the island in 2017.
More than 3,000 homes still have only a blue tarp as a roof. | 2022-09-18T23:35:27+00:00 | kgun9.com | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/hurricane-fiona-rips-through-powerless-puerto-rico |
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A federal judge sentenced a Hartford man to nine years in prison Wednesday for his role in a string of armed robberies of cellphone stores that ended in a high-speed chase after he and a group robbed an AT&T store in West Springfield.
Deshawn Baugh, 20, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport after he pleaded guilty in November to one count each of brandishing a firearm and Hobbs Act robbery.
According to prosecutors, Baugh and three other individuals would enter AT&T stores around closing time while brandishing firearms, pistol-whip employees and hold them at gunpoint while filling bags of electronics such as cellphones in the back inventory rooms of the stores.
Through the robberies, the “group stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise,” said a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut.
Baugh’s associates — Alex Josephs, Ronaldo Smith and Saquille Raymond — also pleaded guilty and are yet to be sentenced. A fifth individual by the name of Saviana Bourne served as the driver of the getaway vehicle and helped sell the stolen goods, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Investigators from the FBI’s Connecticut Violent Crimes Task Force said Baugh helped rob a store in Canton, Connecticut on April 15, 2021. Investigators said before Baugh jointed the group, they first robbed an AT&T store in Newington, Connecticut in January 2021 and then an AT&T store in Enfield, Connecticut the month following.
The group attempted to rob two Connecticut cellphone stores in Glastonbury and Torrington in May 2021, but faced locked doors during both attempts, investigators said.
On June 6, 2021, Baugh and his associates set their sights on the AT&T store in West Springfield.
According to prosecutors’ sentencing memorandum, the group carrying two revolvers, a semiautomatic pistol and a rifle accosted a store manager as she returned from a break and forced another employee to open the inventory room with an access code.
When they left, the employees called 911.
Patrolling nearby were two West Springfield police detectives, who spotted the group’s vehicle at the red light at East Elm and Riverdale streets.
The high-speed chase ended when the group hit a Massachusetts State Police cruiser that sat on a highway ramp.
In the sentencing memorandum, Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert S. Ruff asked Underhill to impose a 141- to 155-month sentence.
Baugh, Ruff wrote, “has engaged in a violent criminal enterprise and left traumatized victims in his wake, and justice calls for a significant sentence.”
Meanwhile, Baugh’s attorney Steven Rasile of New Haven, Connecticut argued for a lesser sentence, writing in a memo that the judge that Baugh pleaded guilty and he had no criminal history prior.
In addition to the nine years of imprisonment, Underhill sentenced Baugh to three years of supervised release and ordered him to pay restitution of the loss from the group’s robbery in Canton, which is almost $125,000. | 2023-03-01T23:07:42+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/03/hartford-man-sentenced-for-role-in-armed-robberies-of-att-cellphone-stores.html |
WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, October 28, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
311 AM CDT Fri Oct 28 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN COLEMAN...SOUTHEASTERN RUNNELS AND NORTHERN CONCHO
COUNTIES...
At 311 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Benoit, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Talpa around 320 AM CDT.
Valera around 340 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Us-
83 Near The Concho-Runnels County Line, The Intersection Of Us-
83 And Ranch Road 1929 and The Intersection Of Ranch Road 1929 And
Ranch Road 2134.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | 2022-10-28T09:02:36+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-SAN-ANGELO-Warnings-Watches-and-17540670.php |
COVID-19 variant BA.5 causing more reinfections, according to CDC
(CNN) - As the latest wave of COVID-19 causes a surge of infections across the United States, more people are catching it for the second or even third time.
The rapidly spreading BA.5 subvariant is now causing about 80% of new COVID-19 infections in the U.S., according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The number of reinfections has almost doubled compared to previous waves.
Researchers blame a mix of factors for the jump, including waning immunity and mutations that have caused this variant to sneak past the body’s defenses.
Thankfully, reinfections do not seem to be happening back to back.
Researchers say that on average, people getting reinfected now last had COVID-19 about nine months ago.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-21T15:11:55+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/07/21/covid-19-variant-ba5-causing-more-reinfections-according-cdc/ |
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Human remains have been discovered in a Southern California mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared in January, authorities have confirmed.
At around 10 a.m., hikers contacted the Fontana Sheriff’s Station after coming across the remains in the Mount Baldy Wilderness Area.
Authorities recovered the remains and transported them to the coroner’s office where officials are working to identify the body, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office.
The remains are expected to be identified this week, and no further details were released.
British actor Julian Sands, 65, was reported missing in mid-January. Despite search and rescue efforts at the time, which were hampered by severe weather and “alpine conditions,” Sands was never located.
Two other hikers were found dead in the area before Sands’ disappearance. One hiker, 75-year-old Jin Chung, was later found alive.
On June 19, a large search effort for Sands – including over 80 Search and Rescue volunteers, San Bernardino County deputies and staff – ended in disappointment.
“Despite the recent warmer weather, portions of the mountain remain inaccessible due to extreme alpine conditions,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement last week. “Multiple areas include steep terrain and ravines, which still have 10 [or more] feet of ice and snow.”
During an initial search for Sands, authorities were able to track a delayed ping through his iPhone to a trail leading to Mount Baldy’s summit. His phone last pinged just a few days after he was reported missing.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has conducted eight ground and air searches specific to Sands since his January disappearance.
Sands, an avid hiker and mountaineer, is well known for his starring roles in “The Killing Fields,” “Warlock,” “A Room with a View,” and “Arachnophobia.”
On Friday, his family released its first statement since Sands’ disappearance.
“We continue to hold Julian in our hearts with bright memories of him as a wonderful father, husband, explorer, lover of the natural world and the arts, and as an original and collaborative performer,” the statement said.
During the winter months, authorities warned the public of the acute dangers of icy trails, gusty winds, and wintry conditions along Mount Baldy hiking trails.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-06-25T16:52:05+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/human-remains-discovered-in-california-mountain-area-where-actor-julian-sands-disappeared-in-january/ |
South Florida airport partially evacuated for security probe
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Officials briefly ordered a partial evacuation of a South Florida airport Tuesday evening as part of a “security-related investigation.”
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport posted on Twitter shortly after 8 p.m. that officials were investigating in the baggage claim area of Terminal 1, which is used primarily by Southwest Airlines. Then just before 9 p.m., a second post said that law enforcement had cleared the security incident.
The terminal’s lower level had been evacuated, and the airport’s entrance roadway was blocked, the social media post said. Airport services and entranceways were expected to resume normal operations later Tuesday night.
Travelers were instructed to check their airlines for updated flight information.
Officials didn’t immediately provide details about what prompted the investigation and evacuation.
Copyright 2023 WWSB. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-29T16:59:59+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/03/29/south-florida-airport-partially-evacuated-security-probe/ |
At least 18 students and one adult were killed during a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday. In the hours that followed, many high-profile figures — from politicians to celebrities — reacted to the tragic shooting on social media.
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"Lord, enough. Little children and their teacher. Stunned. Angry. Heartbroken," first lady Jill Biden tweeted.
President Biden spoke about the shooting Tuesday night and called for action, asking, "Why? Why are we willing to live with this carnage?"
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Speaking Tuesday night at an event, Vice President Kamala Harris called for policy changes to help prevent such tragedies.
"I would normally say in a moment like this — we would all say, naturally, that our hearts break. But our hearts keep getting broken," Harris said. "You know, I think — there are so many elected leaders in this room, you know what I'm talking about: Every time a tragedy like this happens, our hearts break — and our broken hearts are nothing compared to the broken hearts of those families. And yet it keeps happening."
"May God bless the memory of the victims, and in the words of Scripture, heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds," former President Barack Obama tweeted.
Former President Bill Clinton also shared a statement on Twitter saying his "heart breaks for the families who sent their children and loved ones off to school today at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, whose lives will never be the same."
"The time to act is now," he added.
Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton tweeted: "Thoughts and prayers are not enough. After years of nothing else, we are becoming a nation of anguished screams. We simply need legislators willing to stop the scourge of gun violence in America that is murdering our children."
Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, who previously served as a U.S. representative and ran for president in 2020, tweeted: "Our broken hearts are with Uvalde." He also retweeted University Healthcare's message about donating blood to help the victims of the shooting.
"Children went to school today and were killed in a mass shooting. Another American community shattered by gun violence," Sen. Cory Booker tweeted. "Another round of thoughts and prayers. They're hollow words if we continue to do nothing to end the violent, unrelenting, preventable shootings in our county."
Many called for more than thoughts and prayers — asking instead for action from the U.S. government.
In a searing speech on the Senate floor, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy pleaded, "Why? Why are we here? If not to try to make sure that fewer schools and fewer communities go through what Sandy Hook has gone through. What Uvalde is going through."
"Grief overwhelms the soul. Children slaughtered. Lives extinguished. Parents' hearts wrenched. Incomprehensible," Sen. Mitt Romney tweeted. "I offer prayer and condolence but know that it is grossly inadequate. We must find answers."
"14 children and a teacher have been killed in a shooting at an elementary school in Texas," former RNC chair Michael Steele tweeted. "Again, another school shooting. Again, mothers and fathers will have lost a child. Again, politicians will offer their 'shock' and their 'prayers'. We will move on in a week. Again."
David Hogg, who was a student at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman opened fire in 2018, killing 17, also reacted to the shooting Tuesday.
"We need to do something. We know what we disagree on we need to focus on what we can and do it even if small," he tweeted. "No more debate or thoughts and prayers. We need bipartisan action."
Many celebrities also reacted to the tragedy.
Before game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals Tuesday night, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr started his press conference by saying he "wasn't going to talk about basketball."
He instead focused on gun violence — the shooting in Texas, the Buffalo supermarket shooting and a church shooting in Southern California, just in the last few days. "When are we going to do something," Kerr said, banging on the table. "I'm so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there. I'm so sorry, excuse me, I'm sorry, I'm tired of the moments of silence. Enough!"
Kerr called on the Senate to pass H.R.8, which is also called the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021. It passed the House last March but has not yet been brought to the Senate floor for a vote. "We are being held hostage by 50 Senators in Washington who refuse to even put it to a vote," he raged. "It's pathetic!"
"My thoughts and prayers goes out to the families of love ones loss & injured at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX!" LeBron James tweeted. "Like when is enough enough man!!! These are kids and we keep putting them in harms way at school. Like seriously 'AT SCHOOL' where it's suppose to be the safest!"
"Has to stop man…… prayers to all the families in Texas," tweeted Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. | 2022-05-25T23:10:58+00:00 | newson6.com | https://www.newson6.com/story/628d9b730a1d821267be1342/politicians-celebrities-react-to-texas-elementary-school-mass-shooting |
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian prosecutor on Friday dropped the rape charge of a woman who was allegedly assaulted in a parliamentary office after he determined that the stress of the trial would put her life at risk.
Former government staffer Brittany Higgins alleges a more senior colleague, Bruce Lehrmann, raped her in a minister’s office after a night of heavy drinking in March 2019.
The Associated Press does not usually identify alleged victims of sexual assault, but Higgins has chosen to identify herself in the media.
Higgins was in a hospital receiving mental health treatment after the past “difficult and unrelenting” two years, her friend Emma Webster said in a media statement.
Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold said he dropped the case based on medical evidence that a trial could cost Higgins’ life.
“I’ve recently received compelling evidence from two independent medical experts that the ongoing trauma associated with this prosecution presents a significant and unacceptable risk to the life of the complainant,” Drumgold told reporters.
Drumgold said there was a “reasonable prospect” that a trial would end in a conviction.
“In light of the compelling independent medical opinion and balancing all factors, I’ve made the difficult decision that it is no longer in the public interest to pursue a prosecution at the risk of a complainant’s life,” he said.
Webster said, “While it’s disappointing the trial has ended this way, Brittany’s health and safety must always come first.”
Lehrmann’s lawyers did not immediately comment.
Lehrmann, 27, had pleaded not guilty to a charge of sexual intercourse without consent and his trial in the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court ended without a verdict in October.
A judge discharged the jury while they were deliberating their verdict after a juror was found to be researching academic publications on sexual assault, which amounted to juror misbehavior. The jury was supposed to reach its verdict solely on the evidence presented during the 12-day trial.
Lehrmann was to be retried in February 2023. He faced a potential 12-year prison sentence if convicted.
Complainants in sexual assault cases in the Australian Capital Territory are entitled to testify remotely via video rather than face their alleged assailants in court, but Higgins chose to attend court in person to testify.
Lehrmann did not give evidence, but claimed through his lawyers that he had no sexual contact with Higgins.
A book deal Higgins had signed was offered as motivation for her to lie about being raped.
After the mistrial in October, Higgins gave a press conference in which she attacked the justice system.
“I chose to speak up. Speak up against rape, speak up against injustice, to speak up and share my experiences with others. I told the truth no matter how uncomfortable or unflattering to the court,” a tearful Higgins told reporters outside court.
“Today’s outcome does not change that truth. But I did speak up, I never fully understood how asymmetrical (the) criminal justice system (is), but I do now,” she added.
She recounted how she was questioned for days in the witness box and forced to surrender her telephones, messages, photos and data to Lehrmann’s lawyers. Lehrmann exercised his right not to give evidence.
“My life has been publicly scrutinized, open for the world to see. His was not,” Higgins said.
Drumgold on Friday praised her bravery.
“During the investigation and trial, as a sexual assault complainant Ms. Higgins has faced a level of personal attack that I’ve not seen in over 20 years of doing this work,” Drumgold said.
“She’s done so with bravery, grace and dignity and it is my hope that this will now stop and Ms. Higgins will be allowed to heal,” he added.
Webster said her friend was “in hospital getting the treatment and support she needs.”
“The last couple of years have been difficult and unrelenting,” the statement said. “Brittany is extremely grateful for all the support she has received, particularly from our mental health care workers.”
Higgins has become a household name in Australia since she went to the media last year with her accusations that the former government had treated her rape allegation, when she was 24, as a political problem and failed to adequately support her.
The case sparked nationwide protests as an example of a toxic work culture in Australian politics that is criticized as hostile toward women.
She quit her government job in January 2021 and then made a statement to police about the then-two-year-old alleged rape.
Then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison responded in February 2021 by apologizing to Higgins in Parliament for the “terrible things” that she had endured in the building. | 2022-12-02T14:51:49+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/ap-prosecutor-drops-australian-parliament-house-rape-charge/ |
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford last walked off the field at a major international soccer tournament, they were bombarded with racist abuse.
Three goals for England in the team’s opening match at this year’s World Cup was their immediate riposte.
Saka scored two before giving way to Rashford, who added another in the second half of England’s 6-2 rout of Iran on Monday.
The jubilant scene at the Khalifa International Stadium was in contrast to the tears shed following England’s penalty shootout loss to Italy in last year’s European Championship final. Saka and Rashford both failed to convert from the spot and were targeted on social media.
“It is a moment that has been with me and will be with me forever,” said Saka, who was only 19 during Euro 2020. “But I am so blessed and so grateful to have the coaching staff, not only here with the team at England, but also at Arsenal.
“My friends and my family put their arm around me along with my teammates and the nation supported me to help me get back to a good place. I feel that love from everyone around me.”
The win also provides encouragement for coach Gareth Southgate, who has faced the most troubled period of his England tenure over the last year. In a difficult buildup to the tournament in Qatar, he was booed after a 4-0 loss to Hungary in June and was humiliated by his own fans when they chanted, “You don’t know what you’re doing.”
Hundreds of fans missed the start of Monday’s match because of an issue with digital tickets. When they eventually made their way to their seats, they witnessed an utterly dominant display from England.
Jude Bellingham’s first international goal opened the scoring in the 35th minute.
Saka then got his first of the match in the 43rd and Raheem Sterling added another in first-half stoppage time. Saka scored his second shortly after the hour, but Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for Iran in the 65th minute.
Rashford struck six minutes later to extend England’s lead to 5-1, and Jack Grealish also stepped off the bench to score a sixth in the 90th. Taremi added another for Iran from the penalty spot deep in stoppage time after John Stones was penalized for holding Morteza Pouraliganji’s shirt in the box.
The game was delayed for several minutes in the first half when Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand clashed heads with a teammate. He was eventually taken off the field on a stretcher with the score still 0-0.
His replacement, Hossein Hosseini, was left with the unenviable task of facing England’s potent attack.
The match had a total of 29 minutes of stoppage time, 15 minutes in the first half and 14 in the second.
After the match, Iran coach Carlos Queiroz pleaded with fans to support the team following apparent boos during the national anthem amid protests in the nation for women’s rights.
“All the Iranians in the stadium are welcome, and feel free to criticize,” he said. “Those who come to disturb the team with issues that are not only about football opinions are not welcome. They are just simple football boys. They have one dream, to play football. It is not their fault that the World Cup happens at the moment. The moral is: Let the kids play the game. They want to represent the country, represent the people.”
BRILLIANT BELLINGHAM
Bellingham had not even made his senior debut by the time of the last World Cup in 2018. Now the Borussia Dortmund midfielder is one of the most coveted players in the Europe and is expected to spark a major transfer battle at the end of the season. Monday’s performance is likely to see his reputation grow even more.
KANE’S OK
Southgate said Harry Kane was not injured despite concerns when he went down under a challenge in the second half and was later substituted.
“I think Harry is fine,” the coach said. “It looked a bad tackle, but he carried on and we took him off because we thought it was a moment when we could do that.”
UP NEXT
England faces the United States on Friday and Iran takes on Wales.
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James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson | 2022-11-22T04:49:39+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/ap-saka-rashford-help-england-rout-iran-6-2-at-world-cup/ |
Gratitude and brotherhood were on display at the Super Bowl, where Travis and Jason Kelce tussled for the Lombardi Trophy in a classic back-and-forth clash and Damar Hamlin received a rousing ovation during a pregame ceremony honoring the men and women who saved his life.
The feel-good vibes didn’t last as long as the NFL would have liked, however.
After the NBA encroached on the NFL’s biggest week by moving its trade deadline from late March to smack dab in the middle of Super Bowl week, the Kansas City Chiefs rallied past the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 after the game took on the flavors of both MLB and the NHL.
The NFL’s biggest stage looked too much like a hockey rink when State Farm Stadium lived up to its reputation of slippery fields with players from both teams having a hard time keeping their footing.
The waxy grass neutralized the vaunted pass rush for both teams, helping Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts rack up points like pinball wizards at a vintage arcade.
Yet, just days after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell declared the league’s officiating better than ever, a debatable holding call just after the 2-minute warning ensured there would be no chance for a fantastic finish to an otherwise scintillating Super Bowl 57.
The flag — just the ninth penalty of the game — was akin to an umpire suddenly expanding his strike zone in the ninth inning, and it drew condemnation far and wide.
The Chiefs faced third-and-8 at the Eagles 15-yard line with 1:54 remaining when Mahomes threw incomplete to JuJu Smith-Schuster. But officials flagged James Bradberry for defensive holding, which negated the incompletion and, more importantly, gave the Chiefs a first down.
Replays showed that Bradberry made light contact with Smith-Schuster, though it didn’t appear to affect the play that much.
Referee Carl Cheffers said it was a “clear case of a jersey grab” and added that nobody on his crew disagreed with the penalty.
There was plenty of bickering from fans and commentators. Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen wasn’t happy with the decision on the Fox broadcast and ESPN and Amazon analyst Kirk Herbstreit was also critical on social media, as were several current and former NFL players.
ESPN commentator and former NFL QB Tim Hasselbeck said it’s too much to ask officials to suddenly swallow their whistles in crucial moments because fans want to see a more climactic ending to the Super Bowl.
“That to me, in a regular season game on third-and-7, that’s a flag. I don’t want the officials calling it any differently because it’s a tie game in the Super Bowl,” Hasselbeck said. “The job is hard enough. Let’s not have them all of a sudden call it differently based on ‘Hey it’s a tie game, everyone at home would like a close one.”’
Kansas City was able to essentially run out the clock after the flag, giving coach Andy Reid his second Super Bowl title, this one against the team that once fired him after he couldn’t win the big one in Philadelphia.
After Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8 seconds remaining, the Eagles got the ball back with only the chance for a desperation heave from Hurts that didn’t get anywhere near the end zone.
Despite all the consternation surrounding what many considered a ticky-tack flag, Bradberry acknowledged he committed a penalty on the pivotal play.
“It was a holding,” Bradberry said. “I tugged his jersey. I was hoping they would let it slide.”
Sliding was the theme of the afternoon, after all.
The Eagles’ pass rushers didn’t record a single sack in the Super Bowl after piling up an incredible 78 sacks on the season, including 10 in the playoffs. Hurts and Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert were among the players who changed their cleats at halftime to get better traction.
“It’s not like we were playing on the on ice and they were playing on grass,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. “We all had to play on it, we all have to figure out our shoes.”
Indeed, the Chiefs were just as bothered by the slippery field.
Mahomes slipped while trying to make a cut, receiver Skyy Moore lost his footing on a jet sweep and both running back Isiah Pacheco and tight end Travis Kelce slipped during touchdown celebrations.
The grass at State Farm Stadium is on a giant tray that is rolled in and out of the retractable roof stadium. The field sits out in the Arizona sun on warm days and is brought back inside when it gets cold.
The Chiefs also had problems with the field in their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium when first-round pick Trent McDuffie tore a hamstring and went on IR and Butker got hurt.
This time, they kept their footing enough to pull out another 10-point second-half Super Bowl comeback.
While Mahomes and Travis Kelce and Pacheco and Chris Jones were still celebrating in the confetti, running back Melvin Gordon, who never suited up for the Chiefs after signing with Kansas City’s practice squad following his midseason departure from Denver, tweeted, “talk about a long year … y’all gave me something to smile about. Forever grateful. I’m a champion.”
True, but it was like a kid signing his name to a group project just before it got turned in and getting full credit like his classmates who did all the work.
Somehow that seemed like a fitting end to a Super Bowl Sunday equally filled with cringe-worthy points and memorable moments.
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With contributions from AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi and AP Sports Writers John Marshall and David Brandt.
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KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner on Friday, who is jailed in Russia on drug charges, on Friday presented a court with a doctor's letter recommending she use cannabis to treat pain.
Griner a two-time Olympic gold medalist and standout for the Phoenix Mercury was arrested at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport in February after customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of transportation of drugs charges.
Griner last week in court acknowledged possessing the canisters, but said she had no criminal intent and claimed the canisters' presence was due to hasty packing. In Russia’s judicial system, admitting guilt doesn’t automatically end a trial.
Since the guilty plea, her court sessions have focused on in-person and written testimonies to her good character and athletic prowess.
“The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis. The permission was issued on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health,” lawyer Maria Blagovolina said,
The defense on Friday also submitted tests she underwent as part of an anti-doping check, which didn't detect any prohibited substances in her system.
The next hearing of Griner's case was scheduled for July 26.
“In the hearings yesterday and today what became very clear is the tremendous amount of respect and admiration both in the United States and here in Russia where Miss Griner has been playing basketball for seven years, not only for her professional achievements but for her character and integrity,” U.S. Embassy charge d'affaires Elizabeth Rood said outside the courthouse in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, where the airport is located.
The director and team captain of UMMC Ektaerinburg, for which Griner plays in the offseason, testified on her behalf on Thursday.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have said they are doing all they could to win her release, as well as that of other Americans the U.S. considers “wrongly detained” by Russia, including former Marine Paul Whelan who is serving 16 years on an espionage conviction.
Washington may have little leverage with Moscow, though, because of strong animosity over its military operation in Ukraine.
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. after being convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Others have suggested that Griner could be traded along with Whelan, who is serving 16 years in Russia on an espionage conviction that the U.S. has described as a setup.
The State Department’s designation of Griner as wrongfully detained moves her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator. The classification has irritated Russia.
Asked about the possibility of Griner being swapped for a Russian jailed in the U.S., Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, the senior Russian diplomat, has noted that until her trial is over “there are no formal or procedural reasons to talk about any further steps.”
Ryabkov warned that U.S. criticism, including the description of Griner as wrongfully detained and dismissive comments about the Russian judicial system, “makes it difficult to engage in detailed discussion of any possible exchanges.”
Griner’s detention has been authorized through Dec. 20, suggesting the trial could last months. Griner’s lawyers, however, said they expect it to conclude around the beginning of August. | 2022-07-15T10:32:08+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/WNBA-s-Griner-back-in-Russian-court-as-trial-17306898.php |
Dead shark found washed up on New York beach
QUOGUE VILLAGE, N.Y. (Gray News) – A dead shark was found on a New York beach Wednesday morning, according to police.
The Quogue Village Police Department responded to a call from an area resident regarding the dead shark on the Ocean Beaches.
Police said the animal was about 7-8 feet long and appears to be a young great white shark.
The shark was washed back out to sea before officials could secure it.
The South Fork Natural History Museum Shark Research and Education Program is working with police to monitor the situation.
Officials are warning swimmers and boaters in the area to be aware that the dead shark could still be nearby. If the shark is spotted, Quogue Village police ask you to call them at 631-653-4791.
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WASHINGTON — Farewell Oscar Mayer Wienermobile...hello, Frankmobile?
The iconic hot dog on wheels is undergoing a name change for the first time since it first debuted in 1936, Kraft Heinz, the parent company of the Oscar Mayer brand, said in a press release.
The newly-dubbed Frankmobile "pays homage to the brand’s 100% Beef Franks as it debuts a tasty new recipe," Wednesday's announcement stated. You won't see too many physical changes as part of the rebrand — it's still, well, a giant hot dog on wheels. The vehicles did get giant new decals proclaiming them "the all beef beef frank Frankmobile."
The "hotdoggers," who drive the six giant hot dogs and serve as brand ambassadors from coast to coast, will now be known as "Frankfurters." And if your name is Frank (or any iteration of that), you can stop by the Frankmobile in-person and get a coupon for a free pack of hot dogs from the "Frankfurters."
The brand didn't say whether the name change is permanent.
"For now, the Frankmobile is a name Oscar Mayer is trying out to see if it cuts the mustard with its fans," a company spokesperson said via email.
Name changes to get people talking about different brands are nothing new. Back in 2018, IHOP briefly changed to IHOb to promote the debut of new burgers on its menu. And earlier this year, M&Ms temporarily switched to Ma&Ya's as part of a Super Bowl ad campaign involving the retirement of the "spokescandies."
If you're interested in finding out where the Frankmobile is headed, you can check the online tracker for their full schedule. | 2023-05-17T20:11:01+00:00 | ktvb.com | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/oscar-mayer-wienermobile-new-name/507-31e3648a-7252-42a9-8fb5-4616847cc37f |
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans are fighting over who will lead the Kansas GOP for the next two years, and frustrations over two key election losses last year in the GOP-leaning state have ramped up the acrimony already roiling the party nationally.
The Kansas Republican Party's state committee was meeting Saturday to pick the officers who will oversee party operations through the 2024 elections. The contest for chair is between Helen Van Etten, a former Republican National Committee member, and Mike Brown, who promoted election conspiracy theories during an unsuccessful run for Kansas secretary of state last year.
Some Republicans frame the contest as pitting the party establishment against an anti-establishment wing. Both candidates promised to revitalize the state party, but Brown and his supporters promised to make the party bolder.
The vote comes three months after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly narrowly won reelection, and the only Democrat in the state's congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, won another term handily. With the GOP holding a voter registration advantage, Democrats in Kansas win big races by attracting votes from moderate Republicans and independent voters, while Republicans generally prevail when the party is unified.
“I just hope it doesn't get out of hand,” Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, a Wichita-area Republican, said ahead of Saturday's meeting. “Divided houses fall — that's just the way it is. There needs to be unity brought back to the party.”
The infighting is especially intense in Johnson County in the Kansas City area, the state's most populous county, home for both Brown and retiring State Chair Mike Kuckelman. The county's affluent suburbs once were GOP strongholds, but since 2018, they've become conspicuously more Democratic — and have been crucial to Kelly's and Davids' victories.
The Johnson County GOP's new chair, a Brown ally concerned about the county's “purple creep,” told GOP state committee members that Kuckelman had been “absolutely abhorrent” in his treatment of Brown. Kuckelman fired back with several emails, including one accusing Brown of being soft in opposing abortion and supporting gun rights.
Republicans also were fighting ahead of RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel's reelection last month. She faced opposition from the ultra-Make America Great Again wing of the party despite having been picked for the job in 2016 by former President Trump.
In Michigan, two statewide GOP candidates who denied President Joe Biden's election victory in 2020 were seeking party offices. In Nebraska last year, Republicans who support Trump fired the state chair during a tumultuous convention following a Trump-backed candidate's loss in the GOP primary for governor.
In Kansas, Van Etten, a retired audiologist, has been a GOP activist for decades and served on the national committee from 2008 to 2020. She also is a former member of the state board that oversees the state's higher education system. She has not held elective office.
She's been described as the establishment candidate. Asked about that, Van Etten said that if she's considered establishment because of her years of service to the GOP, then, “Everybody on the state committee, 70% of them are establishment.”
“If you're saying the establishment is who's been an elected official before, that's not me,” she said.
Brown, another longtime GOP activist, is a construction contractor who served on the Johnson County Commission before losing his seat in 2020. He lost the GOP primary for secretary of state to Republican incumbent Scott Schwab, who has vouched for the integrity of Kansas elections.
While Brown declined to be interviewed until after Saturday's meeting, he told Republicans in one email, “I clearly scare/rattle the Establishment because they continue to come at me full tilt but I don’t go away or quit."
In one December email to fellow Republicans, Brown called on McDaniel to resign as RNC chair.
“There are a goodly number of Republicans who are frustrated with the status quo,” said state Sen. Tim Shallenburger, a former state GOP chair and state treasurer. “I’m assuming if you’re for Mike Brown, you’re wanting change, you’re wanting a more bold, loud leadership.”
While Kuckelman has not formally endorsed anyone in the chair's race, he praised Van Etten ahead of the meeting as a “unifier.”
“People know her nationally in the Republican Party,” Kuckelman added.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber crushed a 98 mph slider beyond the center field fence and the ball disappeared into a thicket of English ivy, Arborvitae, Holly, and other evergreen flourishing as the greenery backdrop at Citizens Bank Park.
Most of Schwarber’s homers land — and yes, they do land even as some he hits might best be viewed through the Hubble once they reach orbit — in easy to track spots.
This particular ball, hit against San Diego during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, almost needed a search party to locate. The area was swept, not by the grounds crew as might be the assumption, but by the team in charge of collecting game-used memorabilia. Schwarber doesn’t make it easy; he hit two into the bushes in one game this year and it couldn’t be verified which ball was which.
The NLCS ball was, indeed, found (though the authenticator was careful not to disturb one worn ball resting in a bird’s nest).
“Trees and shrubs, you’ve got to really look through,” said John Hollinger, who runs the authentication program. “Balls do get wedged in different spots.”
Schwarber will say there is no spinach that fuels his muscle — even as his mammoth shots through the years have sunk into ivy or even smashed car windshields as he did in college — and that he’s just a slugger who happens to have a little extra oomph in his swing.
Let everyone else stand in awe of Schwarber’s prodigious blasts, that include the NL-best 46 he hit this season and three more in the NLCS. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger only counts the runs that each homer scores, not the distant distance.
“Everyone likes to talk about the far homers,” Schwarber said Wednesday. “I really don’t care how far they go for me. It’s more about getting a run on the board.”
Schwarber has bashed and mashed baseballs his entire career and his power surge in the first season of his $79 million, four-year contract with the Phillies has fueled their run to the World Series. Schwarber took his hacks during Wednesday’s workout at the ballpark before the team left for Houston. The Phillies will start right-hander Aaron Nola in Game 1 and right-handed ace Zack Wheeler in Game 2.
Schwarber has done the bulk of his damage from the leadoff spot, as the game moves far away from the days of speedy table-setters such as Vince Coleman or Rickey Henderson at the top of the lineup. Schwarber struck out 200 times and hit only .218 but had a knack for hitting some of the memorable homers of Philadelphia’s surprising run at the pennant.
Schwarber slammed a homer off the second-deck facade on opening day in his first at-bat with the Phillies. He led off Game 3 of the NLCS with a homer off Padres ace Joe Musgrove. And the capper, so far, of all the Schwarbombs — as they’re affectionately known in Philly — the 488-foot blast in Game 1 against the Padres that had an exit velocity of 120 mph.
That homer — the second longest overall in the postseason since Statcast started tracking distance in 2015 — launched 1,001 memes thanks to teammate Bryce Harper’s bug-eyed, mouth-agape reaction in the dugout.
“I thought it got pretty small pretty fast,” Harper said after the game.
The 29-year-old Schwarber simply remembered the homer came in a postseason win. It’s a run no matter that Schwarber turns into some sort of Paul Bunyan mythical figure that can scare the leather off the ball with each colossal moon shot.
“Who cares about distance?” he asked. “I think it’s more about trying to impact a game in any way that you can, especially in important times, too.”
Schwarber made big October games a habit since he broke into the big leagues with the Chicago Cubs in 2015 and hit five homers in the postseason. The next year, Schwarber tore two ligaments in his left knee after a frightening collision with outfielder Dexter Fowler while chasing down a flyball. It was only the third game of the season and Schwarber about figured his year was over.
But 201 days later, and following months of relentless rehab, Schwarber returned to help the Cubs break the curse and win the 2016 World Series. He hit .412 with seven hits, one double and two RBIs in five World Series games.
He had a brief 72-game stint last season with Washington before he was traded to Boston. Naturally, Schwarber had a grand slam for the Red Sox in the AL Championship Series.
It’s certainly not his first postseason rodeo — Schwarber’s popularity soared like one of his homers after he rode a mechanical bull at the Phillies’ NLCS party at a bar across the street from the ballpark.
“He’s done it in a lot of different places, and when that usually happens, that tends to not be an accident,” Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins said. “Some guys just have that knack. They know what it takes to win. They know how to bring guys together, which I think has probably been some of the most important stuff he’s done in a Phillies uniform.”
Phillies manager Rob Thomson lauded Schwarber’s clubhouse contributions on Wednesday and noted how the slugger has seemed to enjoy holding court in front of his locker with younger teammates.
“He’s very outgoing and very honest with people,” Thomson said. “He jokes around about himself a lot which makes people feel comfortable to approach him. He helps the veterans, he helps the kids. And he goes through slumps, too, or periods of time when he’s not swinging the bat particularly well. Even though he’s trying to fix his own stuff, he’s still trying to help other people. That’s a great sign of a great teammate.”
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The judge in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial made a jury’s award official Friday with a written order for Heard to pay Depp $10.35 millio n for damaging his reputation by describing herself as a domestic abuse victim in an op-ed piece she wrote.
Judge Penney Azcarate entered a judgment order into the court record after a brief hearing in Fairfax County Circuit Court. She also ordered Depp to pay Heard $2 million, the jury’s award on her counterclaim that Heard was defamed by one of Depp’s lawyers.
The order was a formality after the jury announced its verdict on June 1, largely siding with Depp after a sensational trial in which t he couple revealed lurid details of their short marriage during a televised trial that was closely followed on social media.
Depp sued Heard over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The jury found in Depp’s favor on all three of his claims relating to specific statements in the 2018 piece.
The jury found Depp should receive $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, but the judge reduced the punitive damages award to $350,000 under a state cap.
Heard has said she plans to appeal the verdict.
During Friday’s hearing, the judge said that if if Heard appeals, she must post a bond for the full amount of the $10.35 million award while the appeal is pending — a common practice. The judge’s order says both awards are subject to 6% interest per year. | 2022-06-24T22:22:37+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national/judge-makes-jurys-10-3m-award-official-in-depp-heard-trial/ |
Steve Bruemmer is home after a weeks-long stay in a California hospital.
Bruemmer was attacked by a shark that caused serious injuries to his legs and stomach, according to the Natividad Medical Center.
"It grabbed me and pulled me up and then dove me down in the water, and then, of course, it spit me out. I'm not a seal,” he said in a video released by the hospital. “It's looking for a seal. We're not their food. It spit me out. And it was looking at me right next to me. I thought it could bite me again, so I pushed it with my hand and I kicked at it with my foot and it left."
If not for the help of nurses and a doctor at the beach, he believes he would not be alive.
"There were two ICU nurses and a doctor at the beach who took their own t-shirts and turned it into tourniquets,” he said. “I had tourniquets on my legs and arms within five minutes to stop the bleeding, otherwise I'd bleed to death."
Their help plus the care from the hospital is why he is headed home.
"I was in a tough spot and they were so caring,” he said. “I'm going home now, but I want to thank Natividad and the good Samaritans, and the good people on the beach, and that lead-footed ambulance driver. Without all of you, I don't make it. And the blood donors, oh thank you so much." | 2022-07-14T19:52:31+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/after-weeks-in-the-hospital-man-in-shark-attack-heads-home |
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hatch Early Learning, announced today that it has appointed Sam Bonfante as the company's new president. Bonfante will set the vision for Hatch™, define the company's overall strategy, and lead the organization in building on its success in the early childhood education market. Hatch, Inc., is the developer of Ignite™, the only digital learning tool for preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten that accelerates whole-child development across seven domains, with an emphasis on social–emotional skills, mathematics, and literacy.
Bonfante has more than two decades of senior management experience with leading education technology companies, including Age of Learning, Inc., and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). Previously, he founded and sold a global publishing consultancy specializing in the development of advanced analytics and market-share management for digital and education publishers. Earlier in his career, Bonfante was the associate publisher of The Chronicle of Higher Education, Education Week, and The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
"Education technology is at a pivotal crossroads, especially as it relates to our youngest students," Bonfante said. "Hatch's technologies are opening the possibility of finally disrupting the long-standing and unacceptable status quo that leaves some children locked out of academic success. No company is more dedicated to supporting whole child development than Hatch Early Learning, and I'm honored to be leading our dedicated and talented team."
"School districts, Head Start providers, and the early childhood learning community are seeking standards-based, research-validated solutions," Bonfante said. "The success of Ignite by Hatch™ in demonstrating rapid grade advancement is being enthusiastically received by educators, and our mission will be to deliver our solution to as many students as possible, as quickly as possible, because the need has never been greater."
In his role, Bonfante will also serve as a member of the Wall Family Enterprise leadership team.
About Ignite by Hatch
Ignite by Hatch™ is a powerful early childhood education platform that delivers engaging, research-proven learning gains in a dynamic digital play environment. Built to promote growth and whole child development across seven learning domains, Ignite supports children's development through kindergarten. Ignite delivers real-time data to inform individualized instruction and provides evidence for developmentally appropriate assessment systems.
About Hatch Early Learning
Since 1984, Hatch, a division of Wall Family Enterprise, has transformed the lives of young children with technology and classroom materials that prepare them with essential skills to succeed in school and beyond. From interactive hardware to adaptive software and classroom supplies, Hatch is the leading early learning solutions provider nationwide. Child-appropriate hardware, research-based content tied to standards, and individualized progress-monitoring tools combine to create complete classroom solutions that improve fundamental math, literacy, and social–emotional skills. For more information, visit www.HatchEarlyLearning.com.
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Queen Elizabeth II in Houston: A look back at her Johnson Space Center visit
HOUSTON - As outpour continues over the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, we look back on her visit to Houston.
BACKGROUND: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96
Buckingham Palace announced the queen’s death in a statement, writing that Elizabeth "died peacefully" on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle, which was her summer residence in Scotland. Her death means now that Prince Charles, 73, takes the reigns as King Charles III, though it's unclear when a formal coronation ceremony will take place.
RELATED: What happens when the queen dies? All about King Charles III's succession, accession and coronation
Meanwhile, the world is grieving the queen as Britain's longest-reigning monarch, where she served for 70 years.
Some may be unaware, however, that Her Royal Highness actually paid the City of Houston a visit back in May 1991, where she toured the Johnson Space Center and made an appearance at the city's oldest Black Baptist Church.
Despite the rain that day, Queen Elizabeth II was greeted by toe-tapping gospel music.
″She said it rains here and it rains where she lives, too,″ Mayor Kathy Whitmire at the time said after she sat with the queen and Prince Philip under a white awning outside City Hall as a parade of performers streamed by.
GLOBAL MOURNING: Monarchies around the world: The U.K., a diarchy, and the uniqueness of Vatican City
Prince Philip chuckled as the Houston Community Choir sang ″Home on the Range,″ particularly when the singers reached the line ″where the skies are not cloudy all day″ in the midst of a downpour.
At Houston’s Antioch Baptist Church, a 125-year-old downtown church, the royal couple appeared at first unprepared for the loud, lively singing by two gospel choirs. But after about 20 minutes, the queen began tapping her toes to the rhythms of the energetic performance.
″It was nice,″ the queen said of the uniquely American music.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh meet British Nasa astronaut Mike Foale (C) in Houston on May 20, 1991 in Houston. (Photo by Walt FRERCK / AFP) (Photo by WALT FRERCK/AFP via Getty Images)
At Johnson Space Center, the queen and prince viewed exhibits of space suits, space food and robots, received a plaque from center officials and toured Mission Control, where U.S. spaceflights are commanded.
The Houston visit, scheduled to end with a private dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts, capped a nine-day U.S. visit that began in Washington and included stops in Florida and Texas.
England's Queen Elizabeth II accepts a bouquet of flowers during her 1991 visit to the Johnson Space Center. (Photo courtesy of NASA, Johnson Space Center)
After the dinner, the queen was to bestow an honorary knighthood on Dallas resident Cecil H. Green in a private ceremony. Green, a British-born U.S. citizen, is an international philanthropist who endowed the Green College at Oxford University. He also is the co-founder of Texas Instruments, Inc.
MORE: What Queen Elizabeth did during her visit to Dallas in 1991
The royal couple toured the new Veterans Affairs Medical Center and chatted with a Desert Storm veteran and World War II veteran.
″She’s more attractive than I thought,″ said 22-year-old Army Spec. Delman Orme, recovering from a head injury suffered in Kuwait. ″I thought the Majesty was very pretty for her age.″
While the queen met briefly with Orme at the veterans' hospital, Prince Philip traded Navy stories with Edd Athon, a Navy Air Corps tailgunner in World War II.
PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth II through the years
At the parade, Houstonians lined parking multi-decked parking garages and peered down from glassed-in skywalks to get a glimpse of the monarch.
″I was in London the day she was crowned,″ said Ruth Weber of Houston who stood in the rain for more than an hour to get about a 20-second glimpse of the royal couple. ″It was worth it.″
The Associated Press contributed to this article. | 2022-09-08T21:07:14+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/queen-elizabeth-ii-in-houston-a-look-back-at-her-johnson-space-center-visit |
President Biden notched significant victories in 2022: He signed deals on climate change, infrastructure and gun control, and Democrats expanded their Senate majority in the midterm elections.
That doesn’t mean Biden will lose the 2024 Democratic primary.
Biden might end up running unopposed. He’s the most powerful Democrat alive, and other elected Democrats might not want to earn his ire. Moreover, some of his strongest rivals — such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont — have pulled Biden to the left and are happy with his tenure.
Even if Biden does face opposition, he may win. Biden’s proposed changes to the primary calendar — ditching Iowa and elevating Michigan, Georgia and South Carolina — would give Black voters, his most loyal constituency, more power in the earliest contests. And remember that Biden prevailed against a deep, talented, experienced field of competitors in 2020.
But Biden’s lackluster poll numbers do reveal his enduring weaknesses.
Biden is 80 years old in a party that prefers candidates in their 40s or 50s. Democrats elevated him in 2020, in part, because he seemed well matched against Donald Trump — but this time, Republicans might nominate someone else. And, unlike Trump and Barack Obama, Biden doesn’t command that cult-of-personality loyalty that makes renomination inevitable.
A Biden renomination is, at least for now, still the likeliest scenario. His strongest rivals will likely pass on the race, and Democratic voters may settle for him. But if Biden forgoes a second term, Democrats may be just as happy to see him go. | 2023-01-09T13:23:57+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/09/biden-popularity-2024-democratic-candidate/ |
Study Is Most Comprehensive Comparative-Brand-Personality Study
To Date Of U.S. Brands
PHOENIX, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zion & Zion, a full-service, global marketing agency, released part three of a study that explores the relative brand personalities of 45 top U.S. brands. In part three of multi-part study, the Zion & Zion research team explored how brand personalities form groups or clusters of similar brand perception.
In order to further understand how consumers perceive the personalities of top U.S. brands the team performed k-Means cluster analysis based on their average personality scores using 11 dimensions to evaluate whether the brands formed groups that are similar to each other within the group as a whole, but distinct from other sets of brands. This allowed the team to better understand how brands group naturally across industries.
The number of clusters was optimized based on the results of two techniques – the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), which is a method of calculating how well a model fits the data, and the Elbow Technique, which allows the researcher to evaluate improvements in how they fit across a range of potential cluster numbers.
"It's important to keep in mind that each brand has its own unique profile that needs to be understood in relation to the brand's positioning and target segment," said Zion & Zion CEO Aric Zion. "It would be misleading to conclude that a brand is strong only if it scores high on all appeal facets and low on all negative facets. Brands can perform well if they have middling scores on all of these dimensions, so this is not a hard and fast rule. Being perceived negatively by some consumers may be acceptable if the brand's target segment sees the brand in a positive light."
The results show that the leading brands in our study form four distinct clusters. One of these clusters scored high on all five classic brand personality dimensions, high on clarity and originality and low on negative personality traits. Seven of the 11 brands in this cluster hail from the technology industry. Two brands form their own cluster at the opposite end of the scale, Wells Fargo and Facebook, both beset by recent scandals tarnishing their brands.
View the full research report here: Part III: The Brand Personality Of 45 Major U.S. Brands.
About Zion & Zion
Zion & Zion is an agency that provides global clients with an integrated, multidimensional set of services aimed at holistically understanding and improving customer experience. These services range across branding, market research, marketing technology, analytics, data visualization, creative, content, communications, UX/CX and digital media.
Zion & Zion's clients include American Eagle Outfitters, Bally Sports, BD (Becton Dickinson), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Goodwill, McDonald's, NASCAR, the Phoenix Suns, Robert Half, and Walmart. Learn more at http://www.zionandzion.com or follow us on Twitter @ZIONandZION, Instagram @zionandzion, Facebook @ZionandZionAgency and LinkedIn Zion & Zion.
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Must-watch videos of the week
CNN
By Brendan Buckley, CNN
A beach house is swept into the sea, a 7-year-old steals the show at her first communion, and a Broadway legend takes an audience member to task. These are the must-watch videos of the week.
Bottoms up!
A 7-year-old surprised the priest — and the whole congregation — when she chugged the wine at her first communion.
Controversial ‘clean-up’
Miami-Dade Police arrested a man after a controversial video was posted on social media showing a boat crew popping balloons and dumping them into a marina.
War of words
Broadway legend Patti LuPone got into it with audience members who weren’t wearing their masks properly during a post-show Q&A event.
Washed away
A beach house in North Carolina’s Outer Banks fell victim to high water levels and beach erosion, collapsing into the sea — and the moment was caught on video.
Right place, right time
A group of bystanders jumped into action to rescue a Florida woman who suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel, causing her car to roll into a busy intersection.
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SAGINAW, MI — Inspired by her own memories attending some of the first Saginaw African Cultural Festivals, Alexis Thomas is eager to re-energize the annual event, offering new generations opportunities to soak in the experience that first enlightened her as a youth.
She and the festival’s other organizers will get the next opportunity to keep that tradition strong this week.
The festival — now in its 45th year — is scheduled Friday to Sunday, Aug. 12-14, at the site of the former Morley Elementary School, 2601 Lapeer in Saginaw.
The three-day event is a return to form for the festival, which featured limited in-person interaction because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and ‘21.
“It’s very important that we continue the legacy of what the originators of the festival started,” said Thomas, the vice president of the Saginaw African Cultural Festival executive committee.
The 46-year-old Saginaw woman was born about one year before the inaugural event — back then, it was called the Inner-City Arts Exhibit — and some of her earliest memories involve attending those early festivals.
“I still remember the cultural conversations and discussions that would happen with some of the elders,” Thomas said. “I just loved to be around them and listen to them impart their knowledge.”
She said that tradition will continue this month — for both youths and adults — with a series of speakers and exhibits aimed at deepening that cultural conversation.
The festival will include entertainment as well as education, Thomas said. Several musical performances are scheduled to keep the crowds engaged. And a lineup of African-themed activities for children will keep the younger generations busy.
One of the anticipated highlights new to the event: A mock African village set up on the festival grounds.
“We’re being a lot more intentional on having a cultural focus,” Thomas said.
While most of the events take place at the old Morley school property, there are a few off-site plans.
Among them: A 5K run-or-walk fundraiser that begins behind Michigan CardioVascular Institute, 1015 S. Washington, and extends to the First Ward Community Service building, 1410 N. 12th. Attendees can register for $20.
“We want to bring everyone together to recognize our strong diversity,” Thomas said. “I’m excited for this.”
For more information about the Saginaw African Cultural Festival, follow the event’s Facebook page. Organizers said any changes to the schedule will appear on the social media page.
A schedule of Saginaw African Cultural Festival events is as follows:
Friday, Aug. 12
Noon
Festival opens
Delta College STEM bus arrives until 4 p.m.
1 p.m.
Ro El performs music
Astronomy display hosted by Delta College until 3 p.m.
Kwanzaa BINGO starts at 1:45 p.m.
Saginaw Fire Department Safety House setup until 4 p.m.
2 p.m.
Festival opening ceremony with the Saginaw High School marching band
Pickleball until 3 p.m.
3 p.m.
Ballroom dance training
Sidewalk art project until 6 p.m.
Bid whist card game starting at 3:15 p.m.
4 p.m.
Children’s financial literacy program until 6 p.m.
Basketball free throw and three-point shooting contest until 8 p.m.
5 p.m.
Hustle dance lessons
African-American museum display presented by SWAG Magazine
6 p.m.
Guitar soloist Dani Darling performs
Dominoes, chess and card games until 8 p.m.
7 p.m.
Musical performance by Chiara Clayton
8 p.m.
Comedy stand-up act by Crystal P.
Saturday, Aug. 13
8 a.m.
5K run/walk begins behind Michigan Cardiovascular Institute, 1015 S. Washington
9:30 a.m.
Saginaw STEM educational program until noon
10 a.m.
Chess grandmaster demonstration from Maurice Ashley at Mission in the City, 1401 Janes
11 a.m.
Ro El musical performance
11:30 a.m.
African drum and dance performance
HBCU (historically black colleges and universities) informational session
Noon
Talent show
Music studio presentation
Board games until 6 p.m.
1 p.m.
SVSU theater performance
African drum and dance performance at 1:30 p.m.
Chess grandmaster demonstration from Ashley
2 p.m.
Motown Imitators musical performance
Karate and women’s self defense demonstrations until 5 p.m.
Sewing circle event until 5 p.m.
3 p.m.
Tap.ol.o.gy tap dance demonstration
Financial planning event hosted by Kwame Akowuah
Mind and body healing movement class
Sidewalk art project until 6 p.m.
4 p.m.
African drum and dance performance
Yoga hosted by Michari Patterson
Horseback riding until 7 p.m.
5 p.m.
Saxophonist Lionel Baldwin performs
African drum circle performance
TeeShondra musical performance at 5:45 p.m.
6 p.m.
Ro El musical performance
7 p.m.
DJ Spin Off musical performance
8 p.m.
Rolo musical performance
Sunday, Aug. 14
11 a.m.
Rolo musical performance
Noon
Board games until 6 p.m.
New Mount Calvary Baptist Church session
Chess sessions until 6 p.m.
Face-painting sessions until 2 p.m.
1 p.m.
African spiritual workshop hosted by Wesley Spencer
2 p.m.
James Owens and Family musical performance
Housing development presentation from Farooq Azizuddin
3 p.m.
Tosha Parker musical performance
Painting sessions until 5 p.m.
Sidewalk art sessions until 6 p.m.
African drum circle performance
4 p.m.
Hurley Coleman Jr. musical performance
“1619 Project” book discussion with Pam Ross McClain
5:30 p.m.
Saxophonist Chet Allen performs
6 p.m.
Souliloquy63 poetry performance
6:30 p.m.
African fashion show
7 p.m.
Gezelle Myers and DJAM musical performance
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November rematch awaits Dicken, Cottington-Heath in election for Saginaw County judge seat | 2022-08-09T11:42:04+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2022/08/saginaw-african-cultural-festival-to-return-to-traditional-roots-this-year.html |
TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its hit 3D action game Bleach: Brave Souls, currently available on smartphones, PC, and PlayStation 4, has reached a total of 70 million downloads worldwide.
Starting on Monday, October 31st, various campaigns will kick off in-game to celebrate this milestone.
Bleach: Brave Souls is an exciting 3D action game based on the animation series BLEACH, an adaption of the mega-hit manga series. Build a team using players' favorite characters from the BLEACH universe and join the fray!
New In-Game Campaigns Begin to Celebrate 70 Million Downloads
Starting today, Monday, October 31st in celebration of Brave Souls reaching 70 million downloads worldwide, the 70 Million Downloads Celebration Campaign begins. As a huge thank-you to the community for supporting the game the celebration will include a login bonus, special orders, packs, and more to enjoy.
BLEACH TV Animation Series: Thousand-Year Blood War Tie-In Campaign
To celebrate the upcoming premiere of the BLEACH TV Animation Series: Thousand-Year Blood War, a present campaign will be held starting Tuesday, October 11th.
The first present players will receive is a special accessory based on BLEACH TV Animation Series: Thousand-Year Blood War collaboration.
Now is a great chance to check out the exciting 3D action of the Bleach: Brave Souls game.
Download here
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1003168863
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.bleach
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201240/BLEACH_Brave_Souls
PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002097
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Why historically low Mississippi River water levels may affect what you pay at the grocery store
The mighty Mississippi River has been hitting historically low water levels, and you may feel the effects even if you don't live near the vital waterway.
Deb Calhoun, the senior vice president of Waterways Council Inc., explained that the Mississippi and Ohio rivers are some key arteries of commerce for the U.S. regarding surface transportation and are vital to keeping American farmers moving.
"Now is the height of harvest," she said on FOX Weather Thursday morning. "So, moving all those agricultural products from Midwest farms and throughout the country to the Gulf (of Mexico) for export. Those global buyers are turning to the United States for those products, and they depend upon the most cost-effective way to move those bulk commodities, and that is by the inland waterway system."
It has been a decade since water levels in the Mississippi River have reached levels as low as they are now.
In fact, they're so low that saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is rushing upstream to fill the gap.
According to the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center, water levels are at or below the low-water threshold along a nearly 400-mile stretch of the river from near where the Ohio River meets the Mississippi River south to near Vicksburg, Mississippi.
DROUGHT-PARCHED WEST LOOKS TO MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI FOR SOLUTIONS TO WATER CRISIS
"So, (the inland waterway system) is critically important for agriculture products, of course, also energy products to keep the lights and power on," Calhoun said. "It's important for our construction and building trades in terms of cement, moving steel and aggregate materials. We're also moving large cargoes on our inland system, such as wind turbine blades."
But with the Mississippi River experiencing low water levels, some cargo ships are getting stranded. So, what's the alternative?
"Well, unfortunately, we need mother nature to cooperate," Calhoun said, "We need her to dump about a month's worth of rain steadily over several days to make up for this deficit. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that maintains the inland waterways system has done a wonderful job of dredging."
But dredging takes time, and that's causing a backup of vessels waiting to transport goods.
And the extra time means it may hit many of us where it hurts – our wallets.
"Those consumer impacts are to be seen," Calhoun said. "If we don't get rain and commerce should cease on our waterways – as I said, it's still moving slowly – you could see higher prices for electricity. You could see impacts at the grocery store in terms of higher meat costs, or for building and construction materials."
Conditions likely won't improve in November
NOAA's temperature outlook for November 2022. (FOX Weather)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center released its outlook for November on Monday, and the outlook isn't ideal for people who are waiting patiently for cooler weather or more precipitation as we get closer to the holiday season.
According to NOAA, above-average temperatures are expected for a majority of the U.S. this November.
NOVEMBER PREDICTED TO SEE WARMER, DRIER CONDITIONS ACROSS MUCH OF THE COUNTRY
And while it's predicted to be warmer than average in many areas, the warmest temperatures relative to average are expected from the mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys into the Northeast and New England.
NOAA's precipitation outlook for November 2022. (FOX Weather)
A majority of the country is also currently experiencing abnormally dry as well as drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
NOAA's November outlook shows that while some areas could see wetter-than-average conditions, it will likely remain drier across the country's eastern half. This is especially true in some areas along the Gulf Coast, like Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, stretching into the Tennessee Valley and parts of the mid-Atlantic. | 2022-11-03T19:38:01+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/news/why-historically-low-mississippi-river-water-levels-may-affect-what-you-pay-at-the-grocery-store |
A new Tyler gym is taking a different approach to workouts. F45 Training Legacy Trail, which officially opened last week, is offering members a combination of workout techniques guided by a F45 certified trainers.
F45 is the fastest growing gym community in the world offering 45-minute functional workouts that mix High Intensity Interval Training (HITT) and circuit training to help members see results in a team and uplifting environment, according to owner Alex Ezell.
Ezell, who co-owns the gym with husband Britton, said her husband is a Tyler native and the duo was excited to bring this new training method to the area.
“Britton is originally from Tyler, so it is home. We love Tyler and can’t wait to see the ways the F45 community can impact this city,” she said. “In the past few months of working to get the doors open we have already been overwhelmed by the support we have seen. It has been a blessing and joy to get to be a part of so many events and meet so many new people. We are excited for what is to come.”
Ezell said the workouts are 45 minutes, extremely effective and can benefit both a seasoned athlete as well as a first-time beginner.
“Our technology is the best in the business. There are five TVs at the front of the studio that direct members on the exercise and tell them when they’re working and when they are resting,” she said. “This allows our two certified trainers per class to personally train in a group environment. The result is a fitness environment where the longtime athlete is working alongside the beginner who hasn’t touched a weight in years.”
“Both of them are getting exactly what they need with trainers that can progress the movements to provide more of a challenge or regress the movements to meet the needs of a first timer,” Ezell added.
Ezell explained the F45 model is unique in that it offers a community vibe and accountability.
“Not only are we providing a way for people to meet their goals and change their lives we are providing them with a community to hold them accountable and celebrate their victories,” she said. “The F45 model is centered on this community and we plan on building the best in Tyler. We truly care about our clients and hope that is evident when they walk through our doors.”
Current class schedule is Monday through Friday at 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Saturday morning classes will be added in the near future.
F45 Training Legacy Trail is located at 6970 Arbor Ridge Drive and can be reached at 903-266-1541.
For more information, visit the F45 Training Legacy Trail website. | 2022-11-21T12:32:16+00:00 | tylerpaper.com | https://tylerpaper.com/news/business/new-tyler-gym-offers-functional-workouts-in-uplifting-environment/article_f1cfc858-66a9-11ed-8207-8b8d392b91d7.html |
Another major winter storm is moving into the plains today. Much of this storm will be moving into Nebraska and Iowa, but we’ll be watching the northern edge carefully the next 24 hours.
Here are the latest winter weather headlines. Most of the winter storm warning areas are south of I-90 on this storm.
Futurecast is slow to bring the snow into Sioux Falls. We expect much of the accumulation to happen after sunset. Northeast winds on the onset of this storm will aid in sharpening the north to south gradient of snow totals. The air behind the storm does not look much colder than what we are seeing today. We also expect the winds to stay below 30mph during this storm, so while some blowing and drifting may occur while the snow is falling, we don’t expect any long-lived problems into Thursday afternoon.
The chances of 3+” of snow in Sioux Falls are around 40-50%. Notice the bigger numbers toward Yankton.
We feel very confident about the higher numbers near the Nebraska border. Sioux Falls will be in the 2-5″ range based on the newest data. The numbers will drop off quickly to the north.
Here are the details of the forecast. | 2023-01-18T15:54:15+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/top-stories/snow-ahead-for-southern-keloland-near-normal-temperatures/ |
The installation of the JEOL JNM-ECZL-500 NMR Spectrometer enables Covalent to support clients with faster and more flexible NMR analysis
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covalent Metrology, a leading North-American provider of analytical services, announced the installation of a new 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer from JEOL, a leading manufacturer of analytical instruments based in Japan. The installation of the JNM-ECZL-500 Spectrometer in its Silicon Valley headquarters makes Covalent one of only a handful of materials science characterization labs throughout North America to offer NMR analysis in-house. Furthermore, the tool accelerates clients' time-to-data and enables flexible probe and experiment configurations. With the JNM-ECZL-500, Covalent is positioned better than ever to support clients from industries including batteries and energy storage, polymers, carbon-capture materials, and more.
NMR is a non-destructive spectroscopic technique that provides atomic-level information on various compounds. It is routinely used to determine molecular structure, quantitatively analyze mixtures, and study diffusion. With NMR, one can probe reaction kinetics, characterize dynamic structural transitions, and study intermolecular interactions. The JNM-ECZL-500 delivers these ranged capabilities with high performance and gives more experimental control and flexibility than ever.
An assortment of JEOL's latest-generation solid- and solution-state probes further expand the instrument's applications. Single- and multiple-nuclei experiments can readily be performed on liquid and solid samples using probes with an extended variable sample temperature range (-70°C up to 200°C for high-resolution solid-state NMR). Using high-sensitivity, cryogenically-cooled liquids probes enhances sample detection limits and dramatically reduces NMR experiment time. For the first time, Covalent can also offer solid-state mixture analysis, using JEOL's exclusive ROSY method on its MAS probes.
"Covalent is the first commercial lab to offer both solid-state and diffusion-probe NMR services. With this new spectrometer, our clients will be able to glean deeper insights into their advanced materials and devices, using methods that would otherwise be impossible to obtain outside a university lab," said Yihung Lin, Ph.D., Vice President of the Analytical Services Group at Covalent Metrology, "The JNM-ECZL-500 is exactly the tool we need to meet the unique material design challenges of our clients – especially those working with batteries, polymers, and carbon-capture materials."
The JNM-ECZL-500 is the latest JEOL instrument installed at Covalent, following the JEM-F200. The partners continue to collaborate in making cutting-edge analytical solutions more accessible in Silicon Valley and beyond.
For more information, contact:
Aleia Kim
Technical Marketing Staff Member, Covalent Metrology
aleia@covalentmetrology.com
Covalent Metrology is a disruptive analytical services laboratory and platform based in Sunnyvale, California. Its mission is to help companies using advanced materials and nanoscale devices accelerate product development with deeper insights and better analytical data. Covalent offers comprehensive solutions and services that integrate state-of-the-art lab infrastructure, world-class experts in a wide array of analytical techniques, and modern data management and analysis.
Covalent now has over 500 customers in 30+ industries.
Learn more at: https://covalentmetrology.com
JEOL is a world leader in high-end scientific equipment and instrumentation for research and development. Core product groups include electron microscopes (SEMs and TEMs), analytical instruments, including mass spectrometers, NMRs, and ESRs, and instruments for the semiconductor industry (electron beam lithography and a series of defect review and inspection tools).
JEOL USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of JEOL, Ltd., Japan, was incorporated in the United States in 1962. The company has 13 regional service centers that offer unlimited emergency service and support in the U.S.
For more information about JEOL USA, Inc. or any JEOL products, visit www.jeolusa.com, or call 978-535-5900.
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MADRID (AP) — El presidente del gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, convoca elecciones anticipadas para el 23 de julio.
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- Automotive retail network contracts but remains stable; record number of core-based statistical areas had virtually no net change in dealership count
- U.S. share of EV sales increased 40% year over year; uptick was primarily driven by sales in California, Florida, Texas, New York and New Jersey
- Fleet sales powered strong non-retail performance nationwide
DETROIT, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Science® today announced highlights from its 2022 year-end Automotive Franchise Activity Report (FAR), which shows continued stability for the U.S. automotive retail network despite the challenges the industry faced regarding ongoing inventory shortages and relatively high car-loan interest rates last year. As of January 1, 2023, there were 27 more dealerships – rooftops – in the U.S. compared to the same date in 2022 (18,257 this year compared to 18,230 last year); the number of franchises – brands a dealership sells – decreased slightly from 31,646 to 31,554 during the same period.
According to the Urban Science FAR, a record-high 97% of core-based statistical areas (CBSAs) in the U.S. had virtually no net change (+/- one store) in dealerships. 88% of CBSAs had no actual net change in dealerships; 5% of CBSAs (net) lost at least one store and 7% (net) gained at least one store. The most significant state-level changes were net increases in California (+25) and Texas (+9) and net decreases in Michigan (-9), and Indiana (-7).
Dealership throughput – the number of vehicles a dealership sells – fell from 826 units to 750 units year over year, a level similar to those in 2011 and 2012 (719 and 812 units, respectively). In an environment with a stable dealership count, throughput is driven primarily by sales volume; considering a sales forecast of 15 million unit sales in 2023, Urban Science projects throughput will rise to around 818 units per store this year barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Non-retail and EV sales rise despite overall sales decline
While overall retail sales declined in 2022, the industry saw upticks in two key areas:
1. Non-retail sales rose by 12% year over year; this increase was primarily driven by fleet sales.
2. EV* sales increased 46% compared to 2021.
- The share of EV sales also increased from 5% of all U.S. new-vehicle sales in 2021 to 7% in 2022 – a 40% increase year over year.
State-level EV sales insights
According to Urban Science, six states accounted for more than 10% of all EV sales in 2022, and two of these states – Texas and New Jersey – experienced EV sales growth of more than 60% year over year.
Top five states by 2022 EV sales volume
- California – 41% growth year over year
- Florida – 51% growth year over year
- Texas – 64% growth year over year
- New York – 17% growth year over year
- New Jersey – 60% growth year over year
"Despite the overall decrease in sales in the U.S. in 2022, there are reasons for optimism as non-retail and EV sales continue to climb," said Mitch Phillips, director, global data and analytics, Urban Science. "It's clear the EV future is here, and we're seeing exponential sales growth – and growth potential – in EV adoption in locations that have not been considered hotbeds in the past. Leading automotive manufacturers continue to inform their high-stakes EV network and infrastructure planning decisions with near-real time industry sales data and an EV forecasting approach rooted in science, not speculation, to ensure they're prepared to meet rapidly changing consumer preferences and behavior now and in the future."
Additional EV considerations
Urban Science's recently released Dealership Transformation Index shares research and insights related to the EV future, plus considerations to help OEMs and dealers meet growing demand while they still can.
*EVs are defined as plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles within the Urban Science FAR
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Chicago Approves Landmark Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance
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Charlotte’s dropping transit ridership: Using the National Transit Database, Steve Harrison took a look at Charlotte’s declining transit ridership and found that buses had lost 75% of riders in the last ten years. There are many potential reasons for the drop including neighborhood displacement and the rise of ride hailing which ushered in greater car ownership levels. (Steve Harrison | WFAE Charlotte)
Hoboken shows the way on vision zero: Hoboken is setting up to be a national model for how to get to zero traffic deaths. The city has already had zero deaths in the last four years and it continues to be aggressive by moving from 25 to 20 miles per hour on local roads to curb collisions. (Kea Wilson | Streetsblog USA)
Chicago passes new TOD ordinance: Chicago approved a landmark ordinance Wednesday that expanded the city’s transit oriented development program and strengthened its affordable housing provisions. Dubbed “Connected Communities”, the ordinance also reduced the amount of parking needed for new development near transit including bus lines, commuter rail, and the city’s ‘L’. (Quinn Myers and Mina Bloom | Block Club Chicago)
Cities don’t need to be hot weather death traps: As temperatures across the globe reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, cities are acutely positioned to create heat stress for residents. Buildings and pavement often trap heat making it hard to get cool at night but there are solutions including greening streetscapes, providing more public drinking fountains and amenities, while also creating safe cool spaces to be when the temperature is hot. (Aitor Hernández-Morales | Politico EU)
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Big changes have arrived for the family of Eric Alvarez.
Hours after a story aired on NPR's Morning Edition last week, a federal judge found "extraordinary circumstances" that called for the release of Alvarez's fiancée from a prison in Danbury, Conn.
"In other words, Petitioner's family is currently experiencing a dire, urgent situation," ruled U.S. District Judge Sarala Nagala.
Eva Cardoza was one of 230 people released from federal prison during the pandemic only to be sent back after small infractions, like a single positive alcohol or drug test. In June 2021, Alvarez and Cardoza took a 90-minute cab ride to the Bronx so Cardoza could meet with staffers in charge of her supervision. Alvarez waited outside in the taxi, but Cardoza, who had tested positive for marijuana, did not come out of the building that day.
"I mean, I just went down on my knees and just cried because it was a long process," Alvarez said of the moment when he learned Cardoza would return after 14 months in federal prison.
Alvarez has been struggling with heart trouble and colon cancer while taking care of his four children and his fiancée's daughter. He said the family celebrated Cardoza's homecoming with a tradition: a meal of Chinese food and photos on the porch.
Life for the children is returning to normal, with the most immediate changes for Cardoza's teenage daughter.
"Seeing her [go] from crying and being sad in the corner to seeing her alert and running and hugging on her mom, and you know, that's all I wanted," Alvarez said.
The Bureau of Prisons told NPR that 442 people released to home confinement during the pandemic have been returned to prison. More than half like Cardoza allegedly violated rules about alcohol or drug use. The BOP says a tiny fraction, 17 people out of 11,000, committed new crimes while released — mostly related to drugs.
Alvarez said he's grateful that the system worked in this case. But he said lots of other families need due process: the chance to challenge the evidence against them before being sent back to prison.
"If you're accused of something, you have every single right, you're innocent until proven guilty, to defend yourself and to comment on the things that are being said about you," he said.
Alvarez and Cardoza are now planning a wedding. He's thrilled that he'll have more time to take care of his health. But he said the prison system needs to develop clear rules for prisoners and their families.
"There's a lot of people like me at home, elderly that need their loved ones back so they can help, and they're being held over something really, really, really minor," he said. "It shouldn't be that way."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-08-31T10:27:41+00:00 | wyomingpublicmedia.org | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-08-31/a-sudden-homecoming-for-one-of-the-people-sent-back-to-prison-with-no-warning |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two sheriff’s deputies who have been suspended for five days for their role in the arrest of Tyre Nichols failed to keep their body cameras activated after they went to the location where Nichols had been beaten by five Memphis police officers, officials said late Wednesday.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies Jeremy Watkins and Johntavious Bowers each violated multiple policies after they reported to the location of Nichols’ violent arrest on Jan. 7, Sheriff Floyd Bonner said in a statement.
Nichols had fled a traffic stop but was caught near his home by Memphis Police Department officers who punched him, kicked him and hit him with a baton, police video footage and other documents showed.
Video released by the city showed several law enforcement officers standing around as Nichols struggled with serious injuries while he sat on the ground, propped up against a police car. Nichols was taken to a hospital in an ambulance that left the location of the beating 27 minutes after emergency medical technicians arrived, authorities have said.
Nichols died at a hospital on Jan. 10. Five Memphis officers accused of beating Nichols have been fired and charged with second-degree murder. One other Memphis officer has been fired but not charged criminally for his role in the traffic stop that preceded the beating.
The sheriff’s office previously had said two deputies who went to the scene after Nichols was beaten had been disciplined and were under investigation. But the county law enforcement office had not divulged further details, including their names and the actions they took — or did not take.
Reports released by the sheriff’s office late Wednesday showed Bowers and Watkins were suspended for five days without pay for failing to keep their body cameras and in-car video turned on while they were at the arrest location.
The deputies also did not notify dispatch or their supervisor, the reports showed. Watkins also did not report on his daily log that he went to the arrest location, according to the reports.
Bonner said the sheriff’s office does not believe that the deputies will face criminal charges.
Bowers and Watkins have been Shelby County deputies since June 2021, Bonner said. Both suspensions began Wednesday.
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This story has been updated to correct the day the reports were released to Wednesday in one reference.
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For more of AP’s coverage on Tyre Nichols’ death: https://apnews.com/hub/tyre-nichols | 2023-02-16T23:21:55+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-deputies-suspended-in-nichols-case-didnt-turn-on-body-cams/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in Natalee Holloway’s 2005 disappearance on the island of Aruba, walked shackled into an Alabama courtroom on Friday as her parents looked on.
He pleaded not guilty to charges that he tried to extort money from the missing teen’s mother in exchange for revealing where to find her daughter’s remains.
Although he’s not on trial for harming Holloway, the extortion and wire fraud charges are the only alleged crimes that link the Dutch citizen to her disappearance on the final night of high school graduation trip with classmates. The 18-year-old was last seen leaving a bar with van der Sloot, who was a student at an international school on the island where he grew up.
Van der Sloot, now 35, was extradited Thursday from Peru where he’s serving a 28-year sentence after confessing to killing a Peruvian woman in 2010 — five years to the day after Holloway went missing.
Natalee’s mother, father and brother were in the courtroom Friday. Beth Holloway stared occasionally at van der Sloot but otherwise showed no obvious emotion.
“The wheels of justice have finally begun to turn for our family,” she wrote in a statement. “It has been a very long and painful journey.”
Van der Sloot, wearing jeans and a white T-shirt, declined to use a Dutch interpreter offered to him at Friday’s arraignment, saying “I don’t think it’s necessary.” During the brief court preceding, he entered a not guilty plea through his attorney and answered “Yes” when asked if he understood his rights.
Afterward, Beth Holloway hugged friends who had come to offer their support. She declined to comment outside the courthouse.
Her spokesperson, George Seymore, told reporters that seeing van der Sloot in court “was chilling but at the same time gratifying.”
The mysterious disappearance sparked years of news coverage and countless true-crime podcasts. Van der Sloot was identified as a main suspect and detained for questioning along with two Surinamese brothers, weeks after Holloway went missing. No charges were filed in the case.
A judge declared Holloway dead, but her body has never been found.
U.S. prosecutors say that in 2010, van der Sloot sought money from Beth Holloway to lead her to the young woman’s body. A grand jury indicted him that year.
In 2012, van der Sloot pleaded guilty in Peru to killing 21-year-old Stephany Flores, a business student from a prominent family, in 2010.
Van der Sloot married a Peruvian woman in July 2014 in a ceremony at a maximum-security prison. He was shuffled between prisons in response to reports he enjoyed privileges like television, internet access and a cellphone, and accusations he threatened to kill a warden.
Peru has agreed to let van der Sloot remain in U.S. custody until the Alabama case is concluded, including any appeal if he is convicted, according to a resolution published in Peru’s federal register. U.S. authorities agreed to return him to Peru’s custody after that, the resolution states.
Cindy Rysedorph, a friend of the Holloway family, said they’re doing as well as could be expected.
“It’s progress,” she said. “I’m so grateful that he’s here.” | 2023-06-09T23:00:19+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/chief-suspect-in-natalee-holloways-2005-disappearance-to-be-arraigned-on-extortion-charges/ |
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BOSTON (AP) — Josh Naylor hit a solo home run in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians took advantage of three errors by Boston first baseman Franchy Cordero to beat the Red Sox 7-6 Wednesday night.
Bobby Dalbec hit two homers and drove in five runs for the Red Sox, who have lost seven of eight and 15 of 19.
Naylor connected for his 14th homer with one out off Tanner Houck (5-4).
Enyel De Los Santos (2-0) pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win. Emmanuel Clase worked a scoreless ninth for this 21st save.
Cleveland made it 6-all in the eighth when Nolan Jones singled and advanced to second on a wild throw by Cordero. Myles Straw doubled home the tying run.
Two of Cordero's errors came on throws. He also was involved in a strange play in the fourth when he hit a double that resulted in a pair of Cleveland errors.
Straw's RBI double capped a three-run second that included an error by Cordero as Cleveland took a 3-0 lead against Nathan Eovaldi. Dalbec homered in the bottom half.
Steven Kwan hit an RBI double in the fourth as the Guardians made it 5-2 in the fourth. Dalbec's sacrifice fly in the bottom half got Boston within 5-4.
Dalbec hit his 10th homer in the sixth for a 6-5 lead.
Eovaldi went six innings, giving up three earned and nine hits with no walks.
Cleveland starter Cal Quantrill went 5 1/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on eight hits and two walks.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: All-Star 3B Rafael Devers, out since July 23 with right hamstring inflammation, is expected to be activated as soon as he’s eligible, without needing a rehab stint. ... LHP Rich Hill, out since July 2 with a left knee sprain, had his scheduled rehab start on Wednesday pushed back. Depending on Boston’s bullpen usage on Wednesday, Hill could either be activated to pitch for the Red Sox on Thursday or make a rehab appearance on Thursday. ... INF Christian Arroyo, sidelined with a left groin strain since July 9, served as the DH for Double-A Portland on Wednesday, going 1 for 1, with a run scored, an RBI and two walks. He is scheduled to play second base on Thursday. ... RHP Matt Barnes, out since May 31 with right shoulder inflammation, is scheduled to make his first back-to-back rehab appearances on Thursday and Friday. ... 2B Trevor Story, out since July 14 with a right hand contusion, is feeling better, manager Alex Cora said, but is not yet scheduled for a rehab assignment. ... CF Kiké Hernández, out since June 8 with a right hip flexor strain, is scheduled to start swinging a bat on Saturday. ... RHP Michael Wacha, out since July 5 with right shoulder inflammation, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday.
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The Red Sox and Guardians wrap up their season series on Thursday. Boston RHP Kutter Crawford (2-3, 4.50 ERA) is scheduled to start, opposed by RHP Tristan McKenzie (7-6, 3.11). This will be Crawford’s second career appearance against Cleveland, first this season. He allowed five runs in a two-inning appearance against Cleveland in 2021. This will be McKenzie’s first career appearance against Boston.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-07-28T03:18:23+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Naylor-homer-in-9th-sends-Guardians-past-17333996.php |
FC Cincinnati, Vazquez agree to contract through 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Brandon Vazquez and FC Cincinnati agreed Thursday to a contract extension through the 2025 season, a deal that includes an option for 2026.
The 23-year-old forward has a career-best 15 league goals this season, tied for third in Major League Soccer with Dallas’ Jesús Ferreira and one behind Austin’s Sebastián Driussi and Nashville’s Hany Mukhtar.
Vazquez is a possible pick for the U.S. roster for exhibitions against Japan and Saudi Arabia, the team’s last two prep games ahead of the World Cup.
Vazquez had a base salary of $275,000 this season — his third with Cincinnati — and total compensation of $304,167.
The native of Chula Vista, California, was acquired in November 2019 from Nashville, which selected Vazquez from Atlanta in an expansion draft.
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More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-08-25T21:06:01+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/sports/ap-sports/2022/08/25/fc-cincinnati-vazquez-agree-to-contract-through-2025/ |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A judge in Kentucky temporarily blocked that state’s near-total ban on abortions Thursday, clearing the way for the procedure to resume there, while a judge in Florida said he would block a 15-week abortion ban from taking effect in that state.
The ruling in Kentucky pauses that state’s so-called trigger law, which was designed to take effect after the nation’s highest court ruled to end federal constitutional protections for abortions. The case reflects battles being waged in courts across the country after the Supreme Court left it up to the states to decide whether abortion is legal within their borders — forcingabortion rights groups to turn to state constitutions for protection.
In Florida, Judge John C. Cooper said he would temporarily block a 15-week abortion ban from taking effect after a court challenge by reproductive health providers who say the state constitution guarantees a right to the procedure. Cooper said Florida’s ban was “unconstitutional in that it violates the privacy provision of the Florida Constitution.”
Some of the state disputes involve bans that have been on the books, unenforced, for generations. Some involve trigger laws like Kentucky’s that were specifically designed to take effect if Roe were to fall. Some entail prohibitions on abortion that were held up pending the ruling on Roe and are now moving forward.
The flurry of court activity has caused confusion in states, and left patients and clinics scrambling.
In Arizona, the attorney general said Wednesday that a total abortion ban that has been on the books since before statehood can be enforced, though the governor disagrees and has said a new law that bans abortion after 15 weeks takes precedence. Abortion providers in that state immediately stopped performing the procedure out of fear of prosecution.
In Louisiana, that attorney general warned doctors against performing abortions, even while a ban there is temporarily blocked.
In Kentucky, Thursday’s ruling allowed abortions to resume after they ended abruptly last week. Heather Gatnarek, an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, said nearly 200 women with scheduled appointments have been turned away from EMW Women’s Surgical Center, one of the two Louisville abortion clinics, in recent days.
The ACLU and Planned Parenthood released a joint statement saying they were glad the “cruel abortion bans” were blocked, adding that since last week’s ruling, “numerous Kentuckians have been forced to carry pregnancies against their will or flee their home state in search of essential care. Despite this victory, we know this fight is far from over.”
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a Republican running for governor, said Thursday’s ruling had no basis in the state constitution and he intends to challenge it.
“We will do everything possible to continue defending this law and to ensure that unborn life is protected in the Commonwealth,” he said in a statement.
The ruling comes in a lawsuit filed this week on behalf of abortion clinics, which said women were being “forced to remain pregnant against their will” in violation of the state’s constitution. They had asked the judge to temporarily block the trigger law along with another Kentucky law that attempted to prevent abortions at six weeks of pregnancy.
Jefferson County Circuit Judge Mitch Perry also agreed to temporarily block the six-week ban. That measure was previously halted by a federal court.
Kentucky’s trigger measure contains a narrow exception allowing a physician to perform a procedure necessary to prevent the death or permanent injury of a pregnant woman. It does not permit abortions in cases of rape or incest.
The request to continue abortion services in Kentucky — through intervention by state courts — could turn into a stopgap effort. Kentuckians will vote in November on a ballot initiative that, if ratified, would establish that no state constitutional right to abortion exists. Both sides of the abortion debate are busy organizing ahead of the election.
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For AP’s full coverage of the Supreme Court ruling on abortion, go to https://apnews.com/hub/abortion. | 2022-06-30T18:20:12+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/judge-temporarily-blocks-kentuckys-near-total-abortion-ban/ |
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Former Papua New Guinean Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said police charged him on Monday with providing false evidence in an inquiry into a multi-million-dollar government loss on an investment deal.
O’Neill, who remains a lawmaker in the Pacific island nation’s parliament, denied the charges, which stem from when he was the government’s leader in 2014.
O’Neill’s government obtained a 1.3 billion Australian dollar ($878 million) loan through the Swiss-based investment bank UBS to buy a 10.1% stake in the Australian stock exchange-listed energy exploration company Oil Search Ltd.
The government eventually sold its stake at a loss and an inquiry into the deal this year recommended charges against O’Neill for providing false testimony. The charge carries a potential prison sentence of 14 years.
O’Neill, who was replaced by the current Prime Minister James Marape in 2019, said he faced three charges of giving false evidence to the UBS Commission of Inquiry.
“As far as I know … I did not mislead the Commission of Inquiry. But we will test this in court,” O’Neill told reporters in the capital, Port Moresby.
“This is all part of the game that they are playing to try and intimidate me and harass me,” O’Neill added, referring to his political opponents.
Marape, who was finance minister in O’Neill’s government when the shares were bought, said the losses exceeded AU$340 million ($230 million).
Papua New Guinea police did not immediately confirm on Monday that charges had been filed, saying a statement was being prepared.
But Police Commissioner David Manning said in a statement over the weekend that investigators wanted to see O’Neill on Monday.
“Based on investigations into the UBS Commission of Inquiry report, we are satisfied that Mr. Peter O’Neill gave false evidence whilst under oath,” Manning said. | 2023-06-12T09:34:31+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/former-papua-new-guinean-prime-minister-peter-oneill-says-police-charged-him-with-perjury/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
Boeing Announces Fourth-Quarter Deliveries
Published: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2022.
The company will provide detailed fourth quarter financial results on January 25. Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter were as follows:
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LUBBOCK, Texas – Lubbock Parks and Recreation received a tip Thursday evening about several trees at McCullough Park that were vandalized with what they believe could have been an ax.
“It’s like a kick in the gut,” said Rob Lee, Parks and Rec volunteer who helped plant the trees.
Parks and Recreation said 15 trees were vandalized.
Saying in a post on Facebook, “This morning Parks and Recreation received a tip about damaged trees at McCullough Park (88th and Flint). We were sad to discover 15 of our trees were vandalized with an ax or something similar. The Lubbock Police Department is currently investigating. We ask all citizens to please help us keep our parks beautiful for everyone. We are trying to salvage the damaged trees and stumps at McCullough Park, we advise those visiting that location to please watch their step.”
Lee said the Cottonwood trees were planted three years ago as a donation by the US Fish and Wildlife and the National Wildlife Refuge.
“It probably took them less than 15 or 20 minutes to run through here just whacking a machete, you could see some of the results here didn’t take long, it was kind of like a blitz kill, just swept through here and took them out,” said Lee.
Lee said the City of Lubbock and the South Plains Chapter of The Texas Master Naturalist helped to nurture the trees.
“What you see here is the destruction of three years of effort. We’ve been kind of nurturing them along and this is the best growing season that we’ve had and that was really disappointing,” said Lee.
The Cottonwood Trees withstood a freeze and a drought, Lee said they barely had a chance to flourish.
“A lot of people who came out here on their own time, literally using buckets to bring water out of the lake and water the trees to keep them alive, this year with this good rain that we’ve had just now and they just started to flourish. So it’s really disappointing and I just hope that we can get the word out,” said Lee.
Parks and Recreation filed a police report and they asked for the community’s help in keeping the parks beautiful while they try to salvage what is left.
“If somebody you know did it, let’s bring it forward. We don’t need somebody running through our parks and even into our yards with machetes,” said Lee. | 2022-08-27T02:12:16+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/several-trees-vandalized-at-mccullough-park-in-lubbock-city-officials-said/ |
1 killed, 1 injured in shooting on University of New Mexico campus
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AFFECTING BOTH SCHOOLS, THE ALSO REACTED TONIGHT. WELL, WE DO KNOW THAT SHOOTING KILLED ONE STUDENT AND LEFT ANOTHER INJURED. LET’S GO LIVE TO ANGEL SAUCEDO, WHO IS THAT, YOU AND I WITH THE LATEST ON THE SHOOTING. ANGEL? WELL, SASHA, THIS IS AT ALVARADO HALL, JUST NEAR JOHNSON FIELD. AND POLICE TELL US THAT THIS STARTED AS AN ARGUMENT BETWEEN FOUR DIFFERENT PEOPLE THIS MORNING, AND IT ENDED WITH TWO STUDENTS BEING SHOT. WHEN I HEARD STUDENTS CRYING OUT IN PAIN AT AROUND THREE IN THE MORNING ON SATURDAY, POLICE RESPOND TO A SHOOTING ON THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO’S CAMPUS. I WALKED OVER TO HIM AND I SAW THAT HE HAD BEEN SHOT IN THE LEG. THEY SAY TWO STUDENTS WERE SHOTS, ONE, A 19 YEAR OLD FROM UNM AND THE OTHER A 21 YEAR OLD FROM NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY. WHEN I GOT THERE, I JUST STAYED WITH HIM. I GAVE HIM MY JACKET. I GAVE HIM SOME WARM HEATING PADS. JOSEPH MANN IS A UNM STUDENT HIMSELF F AND HE SAYS HE SAW THE AFTERMATH. I TRIED NOT TO PANIC BECAUSE THE GUY LOOKED LIKE HE WAS HAVING THE WORST PAIN HE’S EVER EXPERIENCED. THAT INTIMACY. STUDENT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. UNFORTUNATE. HE WAS A STUDENT ATHLETE. LIKE I SAID, ALL I HEARD HIM SAY WAS MUCH PAIN. HE WAS IN AND AND THE FACT THAT THIS IS A CAREER ENDING INJURY FOR HIM. JOSEPH TOLD US HE HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THE 19 YEAR OLD WHO DIED UNTIL HE GOT UP TO HIS DORM. ONE OF MY ROOMMATES, LIKE FRIENDS, TOLD ME THAT IF YOU LOOK OUTSIDE THE WINDOW, YOU CAN SEE ANOTHER INCIDENT OF SHOOTING RIGHT OUTSIDE IN CORONADO PARKING LOT. THE INVESTIGATION STILL ONGOING WHILE THE STUDENTS ON CAMPUS STILL IN SHOCK. FEAR, ANXIETY. JUST A LOT OF PEOPLE’S FIRST TIME SEEING THIS. AND IT’S JUST UNFORTUNATE. NOW, WE ARE STILL WORKING TO CONFIRM THE NAMES OF THE TWO STUDENTS WHO WERE SHOTS AND WE’RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THIS INVESTIGATION. BUT NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE SAY THERE IS NO. ACTIVE, CURRENT ACTIVE THREAT TO THIS COMMUNITY. LIVE IN ALBUQUERQUE, ANGEL SAUCEDO, KOAT ACTION 7 NEWS ANGEL, THANK YOU. POLICE ALSO LOOKING FOR TWO PEOPLE WHO LEFT THE AREA GOING EAST, WEARING ALL BLACK. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, COLLAB, QUIRKY CRIME STOPPERS
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1 killed, 1 injured in shooting on University of New Mexico campus
Two people shot during an altercation on the University of New Mexico campus early Saturday were students from rival schools, officials said. Here's what to know about the shooting. What happened? A 19-year-old was killed and a 21-year-old was hospitalized following the shooting on UNM's main campus in Albuquerque, according to a press release from the New Mexico State Police.State police identified the 19-year-old as a University of New Mexico student and the 21-year-old as a student at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.The shooting happened hours before a scheduled men's basketball game at UNM between the cross-state rival schools. The game was postponed in the wake of the shooting.Neither victim has been identified and state police haven't provided information on the survivor's condition. Are there any suspects?Police are searching for two people who fled the area wearing all black clothing. Police have not said whether or not the two people are suspects in the shooting.No charges have been filed in the case as of Saturday night."This investigation is in the very preliminary stages as investigators and crime scene agents work to process the evidence and identify witnesses to learn what lead up to the shooting," NMSP said Saturday."NMSP does not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community concerning this incident."
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
Two people shot during an altercation on the University of New Mexico campus early Saturday were students from rival schools, officials said.
Here's what to know about the shooting.
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What happened?
A 19-year-old was killed and a 21-year-old was hospitalized following the shooting on UNM's main campus in Albuquerque, according to a press release from the New Mexico State Police.
State police identified the 19-year-old as a University of New Mexico student and the 21-year-old as a student at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.
The shooting happened hours before a scheduled men's basketball game at UNM between the cross-state rival schools. The game was postponed in the wake of the shooting.
Neither victim has been identified and state police haven't provided information on the survivor's condition.
Are there any suspects?
Police are searching for two people who fled the area wearing all black clothing. Police have not said whether or not the two people are suspects in the shooting.
No charges have been filed in the case as of Saturday night.
"This investigation is in the very preliminary stages as investigators and crime scene agents work to process the evidence and identify witnesses to learn what lead up to the shooting," NMSP said Saturday.
"NMSP does not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community concerning this incident." | 2022-11-20T11:25:18+00:00 | wyff4.com | https://www.wyff4.com/article/deadly-shooting-university-new-mexico-campus/42015018 |
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in Cary, North Carolina, say they are looking for a man who stole a truck from a car dealership at gunpoint and led multiple agencies on a chase, hitting one of their K-9s while trying to get away.
At about 6:30 p.m. Friday, officers said they were called to the Rick Hendricks dealership on US-64 about a motor vehicle theft.
Upon an initial investigation, they said a man entered the dealership to inquire about test-driving a Ford truck.
During the test drive, police said the man took out a gun, told the salesman to get out of the truck, and drove away. Detectives were able to track the vehicle to a location in Raleigh, according to the Cary Police Department.
Raleigh Police were able to quickly find the truck.
At that point, officers said the suspect fled again and returned to the Cary area.
Detectives said they found the truck at Bliss Convenience Store and called Cary officers to assist.
Among them were K-9 Handler Officer Michael Herrell, and his partner, K-9 Officer Dakota, who joined the unit in June as the police department’s first female K-9.
Officers said they approached the truck on foot and told the man to get out.
Police said he ignored their commands and attempted to escape from the parking lot, pointing the truck in the direction of the officers and accelerating toward them at a “very high rate of speed.”
While officers were able to jump out of the way and avoid being hit, Officer Herrell wasn’t able to get K-9 Officer Dakota out of the truck’s path, according to the department.
Police said the driver hit K-9 Officer Dakota as he sped out of the parking lot.
Dakota was immediately taken to an Emergency Veterinary Hospital, where she was listed as being in stable condition.
“We are extremely grateful to the veterinary staff who are treating Canine Officer Dakota,” the Cary Police Department told Nexstar’s WNCN. “We are praying for her recovery.”
Officer Herrell stayed with Dakota in the hospital on Saturday
“Members of our canine team went to see her earlier today and were surprised to see her on her feet. She’s walking around, exploring the room that she’s in,” said Cary Police Sgt. Kenric Alexander, who added Dakota is expected to recover.
Raleigh police said the suspect eventually abandoned the car near North Carolina State University. The car was found around midnight Friday.
Cary police are still searching for the suspect, and the investigation is ongoing. | 2023-07-23T18:29:08+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/man-allegedly-stole-truck-at-gunpoint-hit-police-k-9-during-chase-north-carolina-officers-say/ |
Dubi Cummings accepts the donation check on behalf of the hospital. Board members Laurie Evans, Phyllis Stokke, Marilyn McGinley, Jannell Sailer, Jackie Grubb, Diane Goodman, Liz Martin, Merri Jo Hendrickson and Carol Jensen presented the check.
The Williston Hospital Auxiliary, one of the few auxiliaries still active in North Dakota, recently donated $10,146.63 towards the purchase of three new Intensive Care Unit bed mattresses for CHI St. Alexius Health Williston. All proceeds from the fundraisers the Auxiliary puts on and from the gift shop go directly to the hospital for needed equipment and other needs that arise.
Throughout the year, the Auxiliary hosts several fundraisers including the annual bedding sale, a Halloween popcorn cake sale, the garden party, a Christmas bake sale, and a special gift shop Christmas Wonderland promotion. The recent bedding sale brought in $2,400.
The Auxiliary has also established some traditions including giving May Day flowers and Christmas treats to patients in the hospital. Volunteers also knit and donate caps for all newborns born at the CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Birth Center.
“The mission of the Auxiliary is to assist the hospital in whatever area we can from volunteering to financial,” Publicity Chairman for the Auxiliary Marilyn McGinley said.
On Oct. 28, the annual popcorn cake sale will take place in the hospital cafeteria. Sales open at 7:20 a.m. and remain open until all the cakes are gone.
On Nov. 12, the gift shop will sponsor its fifth annual Winter Wonderland promotion for 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. where people can come shop for their holiday decoration needs.
The Auxiliary is always looking to welcome new members and anyone with a few hours to spare per week is invited to become a volunteer. | 2022-10-19T07:07:13+00:00 | willistonherald.com | https://www.willistonherald.com/news/health/williston-hospital-auxiliary-donated-10k-for-new-icu-mattresses/article_a2acbf04-4f68-11ed-9212-3f864e290c17.html |
NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York State Senator John C. Liu presented the Korean Cultural Center New York with a Proclamation acknowledging their exemplary service to the community and state in providing diverse cultural programming to enrich the lives for all New Yorkers on December 20th, 2022.
Inaugurated in 1979, the Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) is a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. Under the auspices of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York, KCCNY works to promote cultural arts exchange and stimulate interest in Korean culture through diverse activities including gallery exhibitions, performing arts concerts, film festivals, educational workshops, and more.
KCCNY's main objective is to support Korea and U.S. relations and to promote Korean culture and aesthetics to New York and the surrounding communities.
NY Senator John Liu said, "The Korean Cultural Center New York's diverse programs have enriched New York's cultural landscape. Through their wide range of events, we hope that all New Yorkers, not just the Korean community, experience Korean culture firsthand and to improve their quality of life," explaining the reason for the presentation of the Proclamation.
Acting Director Hyun Seung Choi of the Korean Cultural Center New York said, "The Korean Cultural Center has been working to provide access to cultural engagement for all and we are honored to have received such recognition. We hope to foster a rich environment to support, advance, and enrich our community through the culture."
For press inquiries, contact Mickey Hyun (mickeyhyun@koreanculture.org)
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Which dry-erase wall calendar is best?
If you have a hectic schedule or you manage a busy family, you might be wondering if there’s an easier way to handle everything. Dry-erase wall calendars have been a staple in homes and offices for years, and offer a tactile, visual way to manage your kids, your team or even just your life. Their flexibility and simplicity will help you handle all of life’s curveballs while keeping your schedule looking neat and clean.
One of the most popular dry-erase calendars available is the Quartet Combination Magnetic Whiteboard Calendar & Corkboard. It’s a great board from a trusted brand and comes complete with a refined calendar design for either at home or in the office use.
What to know before you buy a dry-erase wall calendar
Calendar template
Most dry-erase wall calendars offer a simple, fill-in-the-date template. However, not all calendar templates are made equal.
Some feature a template that includes a space for you to write the month at the top of the calendar as well as a box for the date. Calendars can come in traditional grid formats and break down each day of the week for you.
When buying a dry-erase wall calendar, take the aesthetic and font into consideration too. For example, you may buy a more professional looking calendar for use in the office. And depending on the age of any children in the home, small fonts can be hard to read.
Size
The size of your dry-erase wall calendar has a great impact on how you use the board. Most dry-erase wall calendars come in a few different sizes, so choose the size that works best for you and your space. If you plan on sharing the board with a family or a team, opt for a larger size.
Some larger options come in quarterly calendar formats. These display multiple months at a time, which is great for keeping an eye on long-term events or schedules.
Border and aesthetic
It’s important to find a dry-erase calendar that matches the aesthetic of your space, whether it be a kitchen or an office. Most dry-erase wall calendars come with a border made from either wood or metal. Choose whichever you think will work best in your space.
Dry-erase calendars look great when you use a variety of colored dry erase markers, especially if you are sharing the board or managing multiple schedules.
What to look for in a quality dry-erase wall calendar
Easy to clean and organize
Before buying a dry-erase wall calendar, make sure that the whiteboard is of good quality and that it can be cleaned easily. The best way to check this is to read reviews and opt for trusted brands. You can’t necessarily clean all whiteboards or dry-erase wall calendars with a normal whiteboard cleaner, so be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
Mounting options
If you plan to mount your wall calendar in your space, it’s crucial to know how you plan to hang your dry-erase board. There are multiple ways to mount it, from magnets to sticky tape to Command hooks. Double-check the manufacturer’s instructions on how to mount your calendar before you make a purchase.
Extra features
Some dry- erase wall calendars come with added space for memos or notes or an additional corkboard for pinning important documents and ideas. Some even have a flipside that is just a blank whiteboard. If any of these extra features seem appealing to you, consider buying a dry-erase wall calendar that will meet all of your needs.
How much you can expect to spend on a dry-erase wall calendar
Dry-erase wall calendars can range $20-$40 depending on the size and quality of the board.
Dry-erase wall calendar FAQ
What can you use a dry-erase wall calendar for?
A. Dry-erase wall calendars are great for managing personal schedules, families schedules or teams of coworkers. They are particularly good for keeping track of multiple people in a central location.
What type of dry-erase marker should you use with your calendar?
A. This is ultimately up to you, but the best option would be to use fine-tipped dry-erase markers, especially if you have a smaller dry-erase wall calendar.
What’s the best dry-erase wall calendar to buy?
Top dry-erase wall calendar
Quartet Combination Magnetic Whiteboard Calendar & Corkboard
What you need to know: This wall calendar is from Quartet, a trusted name in whiteboards. It’s a great option for use in the office, thanks to its sleek design and clear font.
What you’ll love: Much more than just a calendar, this wall calendar comes with a built-in corkboard and a place to write memos or notes.
What you should consider: The calendar comes with self-stick tape for an easy mounting experience, although you may want to buy something more sturdy to mount your calendar.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top dry-erase wall calendar for the money
U Brands Magnetic Monthly Calendar Dry Erase Board
What you need to know: This wall calendar from U Brands comes at a bargain price without cutting corners on design.
What you’ll love: The calendar includes a memo section for writing notes or to-do lists. It comes with a marker and a magnet.
What you should consider: The spaces in the calendar are on the smaller side.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Clever Clean Jumbo Dry Erase Wall Calendar
What you need to know: This large, quarterly calendar from Clever Clean is a great option for use in the office or classroom, thanks to its multi-month design.
What you’ll love: The size of this wall calendar is the main attraction. You will have plenty of space to organize, and each month comes with its own memo section.
What you should consider: This wall calendar works only as a three-month planner.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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NEW YORK (AP) — Prices for gas, food and rent are soaring. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to the highest level since 2018. The U.S. economy has shrunk for two straight quarters.
Economists are divided over whether a recession is looming. What’s clear is that economic uncertainty isn’t going away anytime soon. But there are steps you can take now to be ready for whatever is ahead.
Yiming Ma, an assistant professor at Columbia University, says it’s not a question of if but when a recession will happen. People should prepare but not panic, she said.
“Historically the economy has always been going up and down,” said Ma. “It’s something that just happens, it’s a bit like catching a cold.”
But, she notes, some people’s immune systems are better able to recover than others. It’s the same with finances. If you think a recession could destabilize yours, here are some things you can do to prepare.
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KNOW YOUR EXPENSES AND MAKE A BUDGET
Knowing how much you spend every month is key. Ma recommends sitting down and writing how much you spend day-to-day. This will help you see what’s coming in, what’s going out, and which unnecessary expenses you might be able to cut.
“By understanding what money you are getting and what you are spending, you may be able to make changes to help you through tough times,” advises the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Money Smart, a financial education program.
Budgets often reveal expenses that can be eliminated entirely or impulsive spending that can be avoided with planning.
For guidance creating a budget, free courses such as “ Creating a budget (and sticking to it) ” by CT Dollars and Sense, a partnership of Connecticut state agencies, and Nerd Wallet’s Budget Calculator can be good places to start.
SAVE AS YOU CAN
The more non-essential expenses you can cut, the more you can save.
It’s not possible for everyone, but Gene Natali, cofounder of Troutwood, an app that helps people create financial plans, says it’s ideal to budget to save enough to cover basic necessities for three to six months.
Programs such as America Saves, a non-profit campaign by the Consumer Federation of America, can help create a roadmap.
And if you do have a savings account, it’s important to check whether your bank gives you a good interest rate and shop around if it doesn’t, Ma said.
Her advice is to keep an eye on the monthly fees or service charges that might eat into your savings. But don’t limit your options. Online banks sometimes offer better rates than traditional ones.
CONSOLIDATE YOUR LOANS, AND DON’T TAKE ANY MORE
As interest rates rise, experts recommend that you consolidate your loans to have just one fixed-rate loan and, if you can, pay down as much of your debt as possible.
“Job security tends to be worse when a recession comes, it’s not a great time to accumulate debt,” said Ma.
But paying off your existing debt is easier said than done. The Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Advice guide for Getting Out of Debt can help you make a plan.
With interest rates high, it’s also not a great time to take out new loans for big expenses like cars, though experts do recommend that if you need durable goods such as vacuum cleaners, stoves or dishwashers, you buy them as soon as possible to avoid future price increases.
VISIT SECOND-HAND STORES AND YARD SALES
Allen Galeon, an in-home caregiver in California, has been affected for months by the rising prices of household staples like groceries, paper towels, and gas for his commute.
His son’s favorite Hi-C orange juice, which was $1.99 for a six-pack, is now $2.50.
Since the start of the pandemic, when Galeon cut down from caring for multiple families to a single client to reduce his health risks, his household has dealt with financial instability.
One choice he’s made is to buy items like clothes or electronics second-hand whenever possible, whether from Goodwill, pawn shops, or Craigslist. And Craigslist allows you to search by area, to cut down on driving – which means less gas and inconvenience.
NEGOTIATE YOUR MONTHLY BILLS
Since the pandemic, many companies have updated their relief policies and have become more flexible with users, according to Kia McCallister-Young, director of America Saves.
Calling providers of monthly services to negotiate bills — whether it’s utilities, phone service, cable, internet, or auto insurance — can lead to meaningful savings, said McCallister-Young. Individuals can ask for the best rate, any available discounts, rebates, or coupons that can lead to a lowered monthly fee. If a provider is competitive with other companies, there’s an even better chance of getting a discount, she added.
“If you tell them, ‘I’m thinking of changing’ or that you’re shopping around, that helps — if they know you’re considering leaving, they’ll give you the best rate, and the goal right now is to find as much cashflow as possible,” she said.
Check out federal programs such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps cover bills, and Lifeline, which can assist with phone bills. If you are unsure if you qualify for any federal or state program, you can call 211, which will connect you with a local specialist who can assist you.
SWITCH UP YOUR GROCERIES
Grocery shopping with a meal plan, buying generic rather than brand-name or purchasing in bulk are some of the recommendations from the Consumer Federation of America.
“A lot of stores have price matching, so if you show them that a competitor is selling the same product at a lower rate, they’ll match that,” said McCallister-Young. “You also want to be looking at the stores that are closest to you, so you’re not spending the extra money you’d save on gas.”
An alternative way to save money on groceries is to check out food sharing apps such as Olio, which connects people around their community to share extra grocery items, and Too Good to Go, where customers can buy businesses’ surplus food at a discount.
LOOK AT GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Even with these saving and spending practices, a month’s wages aren’t always enough to cover important expenses. If this is your situation, programs around the country are available to assist you.
“Sometimes there just isn’t enough ‘end of the month’ at the end of the month,” said Michael Best, an attorney at the National Consumer Law Center who works on financial services issues.
To make use of these resources, check if you qualify for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Farmers Market Nutrition Program, or the Homeowner Assistance Fund. All of these are federal programs coordinated by state governments. Some states offer additional local programs for their residents.
LOOK FOR COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
If you are experiencing food or housing insecurity, look for non-profit or community organizations around you. From housing support and food banks to utility assistance, non-profit organizations around the country can help. National organizations such as Feeding America host food banks in all 50 states.
“We’re already seeing the community reaching out to us in overwhelming numbers because of what’s happening in the country in terms of economic stability,” said Kavita Mehra of Sakhi for South Asian Women, an organization that helps domestic violence survivors in New York City.
Her organization provides housing, food, and cash emergency assistance for people in the community. She said that between January and June, her group distributed over $150,000 in emergency cash assistance to survivors who were having a harder time keeping the lights on and putting food on the table. That’s more than all of last year.
Food assistance organizations such as Ample Harvest, Hunger Free America and Food Rescue US offer maps that allow users to search a nearby food bank by typing their zip code.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Between worrying about the bills and not knowing what your financial future might look like, your stress levels can go through the roof.
“It’s a hectic existence,” Galeon said. “You have to do a lot of managing, and you have to keep a cool head, for the sake of your mental health.”
Debra Kissen, a clinical director of Light On Anxiety CBT Treatment Center, recommends first recognizing when your body is stressed. Then she advises mindfulness exercises such as breathing, touching a wall to calm yourself, and completing the “five senses for anxiety relief” exercise.
Most health insurance covers some type of mental health assistance. If you don’t have health insurance, you can look for sliding-scale therapists around the country, including through FindTreatment.gov and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America directory.
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The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy. The independent foundation is separate from Charles Schwab and Co. Inc. The AP is solely responsible for its journalism. | 2022-07-30T13:17:46+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/how-to-recession-proof-your-life-amid-economic-uncertainty/ |
WASHINGTON — The country’s monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped, U.S. health officials said Thursday, despite rising case numbers and so-far limited vaccine supplies.
The Biden administration’s top health official pushed back against criticism about the pace of the response and worries that the U.S. has missed the window to contain the virus, which has been declared a global emergency.
“We believe we have done everything we can at the federal level to work with our state and local partners and communities affected to make sure we can stay ahead of this and end this outbreak,” Xavier Becerra, head of the Department of Health and Human Services, told reporters on a call.
But he added that local health officials “must do their part. ... We don’t have the authority to tell them what to do.”
The pushback from federal leaders came as they announced distribution plans for 780,000 shots of the two-dose Jynneos vaccine. The doses will be allocated to states, cities and other localities based on their case numbers and the size of their populations that are considered high-risk for the disease.
Health departments in San Francisco; New York; Washington, D.C.; and elsewhere say they still don’t have enough shots to meet demand and have stopped scheduling appointments for second vaccine doses to stretch supplies.
Becerra said the federal government has done its job and said the onus is now on local officials to use the tools available.
“We’ve made vaccines, tests and treatments well beyond the numbers that are currently needed available to all jurisdictions,” he said.
There were more than 4,600 reported monkeypox cases in the U.S. as of late Wednesday, according to the CDC, and federal officials expect those numbers to rise.
More than 99% of reported cases are in men and the vast majority of those are among men who reported sexual contact with other men, though health officials have stressed that anyone can catch the virus.
The U.S. is now capable of testing 60,000 to 80,000 people per day, though Becerra said daily testing numbers are well below that.
The monkeypox virus mainly spreads through skin-on-skin contact, but it can also transmit through touching linens used by someone with the infection. People with monkeypox may experience fever, body aches, chills and fatigue. Many in the outbreak have developed sometimes-painful zit-like bumps.
The U.S. has ordered 5.5 million more vaccine doses for delivery by mid-2023 and has rights to raw ingredients that could make 11.1 million more doses. U.S. officials said a massive vaccination campaign could still be avoided if communities and individuals take measures to avoid spread.
In San Francisco, Tom Temprano had an appointment to get his second dose next week but was recently notified that it was canceled due to limited supplies. Temprano, who is the political director of San Francisco-based Equality California, said he’s frustrated that health authorities have taken so long to respond.
“Especially coming out of, still, two-and-a-half years into a pandemic, it’s just a very disappointing response for the first larger-scale public health crisis we’re facing coming out of that,” he said.
He also sees parallels to the slow government response to AIDS in the 1980s.
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“I’ve heard from many folks ... that this feels similar in the lack of real concern and urgency to a disease that is right now disproportionately impacting the LGBTQ+ community,” said Temprano, who is 36.
The CDC estimates about 1.5 million Americans currently meet suggested criteria for vaccination, primarily men who have sex with men.
But officials on Thursday declined to set a figure for how many vaccine doses would be needed to stop the outbreak. Nearly 340,000 vaccine doses have been distributed, but a CDC official acknowledged the federal government doesn’t know how many have been administered.
The additional 780,000 shots being sent to states this week were delayed by shipping and regulatory hurdles. They sat for weeks in storage in Denmark as U.S. regulators finished inspecting and certifying the facility where they were manufactured.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener, who belongs to the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, called the additional vaccines “significant.” But he added: “Of course, it’s not enough, and we know that we’re going to be getting millions more doses over the remainder of this year and into next year, which is not soon enough in terms of actually containing this outbreak.”
Georgia’s health department hasn’t had to postpone any second doses, but spokeswoman Nancy Nydam said: “Demand is still very high. Every time a health department or other provider opens appointments or slots at an event, they are taken up in a matter of minutes.”
Associated Press writer Andrew Selsky in Salem, Oregon, and Mike Stobbe in New York contributed to this story. | 2022-07-28T21:23:03+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/nationworld/ct-aud-nw-monkeypox-outbreak-us-20220728-q4fuhlky3jfolilmdxmf3rh6gi-story.html |
OMAHA, Neb., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ScoreVision, a leading software developer in sports technology, is excited to announce a new partnership with Digital Scoreboards. a top supplier of high-quality video scoreboards. This partnership will offer a comprehensive solution to enhance the fan experience at sporting events across the Midwest.
With the integration of ScoreVision's state-of-the-art software and Digital Scoreboards' advanced hardware, schools can now keep scores, display media content, and advertise sponsors on their scoreboards. This technology will provide spectators with an interactive experience, enhancing the game's atmosphere and excitement.
The partnership between ScoreVision and Digital Scoreboards is a natural fit, as both companies share a commitment to providing innovative solutions to improve the fan experience. As a leader in the scoreboard industry, Digital Scoreboards is known for its high-quality and reliable video displays. With the integration of ScoreVision's software, they can now offer customers even more features and functionality, including the ability to control the scoreboard from a mobile device, display custom graphics, and advertise sponsors.
"We are very excited to be partnering with Digital Scoreboards. Combining our strengths will yield a comprehensive solution to venues of all sizes," said ScoreVision President Michael Medrano. "We look forward to working with Digital Scoreboards to bring customers products and services that will elevate the fan experience."
Digital Scoreboards COO Chris Kirn added, "ScoreVision's advanced software technology and services complement our custom-designed outdoor and indoor LED scoreboards and displays perfectly. This partnership will enable us to provide our customers with the most complete package of products and services that will create an unforgettable experience for fans and the entire school community."
ScoreVision and Digital Scoreboards are committed to supplying innovative solutions in sports technology to venues nationwide. Their partnership will deliver schools a new level of interaction to engage fans and create an unforgettable game-day experience.
About ScoreVision
ScoreVision is a software developer of solutions for sports and event facilities. With a focus on delivering cutting-edge technology to enhance the game-day experience, ScoreVision has quickly become a trusted partner for high schools and college teams across the country.
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Digital Scoreboards is a leading supplier of high-quality video scoreboards. Their cutting-edge technology gives schools the ultimate experience with low-interest financing, industry-leading warranty, and fast, dependable service.
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Donald Trump was roundly criticized for his allegedly “protectionist” trade policies. But President Biden has not abandoned them. In fact, he has expanded on his predecessor’s approach, retaining many of Trump’s tariffs while enacting a range of government subsidies for domestic industry.
Free trade is one of the few economic policies that unite economists of all political stripes. The idea that removing barriers to trade expands wealth for all is a nearly unquestioned dogma in the field — thus, the loud criticism among economists toward Trump. For them, his trade policies complemented the reigning narrative that he was a bull in a china shop, impulsively destroying the beautiful arrangements his intellectual superiors had lovingly created.
Biden’s election was supposed to repair this damage. Instead, he doubled down on Trumpist trade policy. He kept tariffs on Chinese goods, wisely resisting calls to lift them as inflation roared this summer. Biden also condemned a recent ruling by the World Trade Organization that found U.S. tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum violate global trade rules. This is a stark reversal of what Biden said he would do on the campaign trail.
Biden’s domestic policies also project his “protectionist” tendencies. He issued a rule using the Buy American Act to require that all federal tax dollars be used to buy goods that are at least 75 percent domestically produced by 2029. That’s up substantially from the 55 percent requirement under the old rule.
The Inflation Reduction Act also included many provisions intended to subsidize electric vehicle (EV) and battery production in the United States, and the Chips and Science Act devotes tens of billions of dollars subsidizing the construction of domestic computer chip manufacturing plants. Taken together, this is the largest shift away from the old free-trade consensus in nearly a century.
This is largely a good thing. The old consensus hollowed large stretches of the U.S. economy, impoverishing communities and unsettling domestic politics. It had also financed China’s rise, imperiling our national security. Consumers might enjoy cheaper goods as a result, but the country as a whole has paid high prices for these transient benefits.
But that doesn’t mean that Biden should junk free trade completely. The economists are largely right that freer trade leads to higher standards of living. And an economy with more of its activity directed by the government is likely to face political pressure to invest in firms connected to people in power or that reward favored constituencies. That makes the economy less nimble and innovative as it moves to protect industries and jobs that already exist rather than take on risky but perhaps transformative new ideas. Those tendencies will dampen economic growth in the long run.
Government also has little incentive to spend efficiently, leading to the strong possibility of increasing wasteful or fraudulent expenditures. That was on full display during the pandemic, when billions of dollars in government loans were stolen and many Americans received stimulus money they didn’t need.
That’s why this new turn needs to be done carefully. Only industries essential to national security should be subsidized or protected. Making sure that the semiconductor chips that power the modern economy are not under China’s sway or control is one thing. Subsidizing the return of domestic toy manufacturing is quite another.
Subsidies must also be as unsusceptible to fraud or manipulation as possible. It is much better to design uniform policies, such as the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit for purchasing domestically produced EVs or batteries, than it is to choose which firms or products to subsidize on a case-by-case basis. The power to pick Firm A over Firm B is rife with the temptation of corruption. Better to have a clear rule that reduces government discretion over which projects receive public money.
The new approach should also serve our broader national security objectives. Our allies in Europe, for example, are furious over the EV tax credit provisions because they would disadvantage their own EV-producing firms. The idea of making the United States a leader in EV and battery production sounds good in the abstract, but it’s probably not worth the cost if it means driving away the allies we need to combat global authoritarianism.
Economic theories often sound good in the classroom but wilt under the pressures of democratic politics. Biden is right to follow Trump in abandoning the doctrinaire commitment to a free-trade ideology that no longer served the full national interest. Nonetheless, he should resist replacing one faulty dogma with another as he crafts our new path forward. | 2022-12-13T19:27:41+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/12/13/biden-protectionism-trade-tariffs-subsidies/ |
Alex Murdaugh ‘destroyed’ by fatal shootings of wife and son, surviving son testifies at double murder trial
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By Dakin Andone, Randi Kaye and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
Alex Murdaugh was “destroyed” by the fatal shootings of his wife and son, his surviving son testified in his father’s double murder trial Tuesday, as the defense worked to counter prosecutors’ allegations that Murdaugh is responsible for the killings.
“He was heartbroken. I walked in the door and saw him, gave him a hug,” Buster Murdaugh said of seeing his father in the hours after he learned his mother, Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, and younger brother, 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh, had been fatally shot. Alex Murdaugh was “just broken down,” Buster said, adding his father was crying and couldn’t really speak.
Buster Murdaugh was the third witness called by the defense, which began its case Friday after prosecutors called more than 60 witnesses to bolster their argument Alex Murdaugh, 54, killed his wife and son at the family’s Islandton estate on June 7, 2021, in an attempt to distract from his alleged financial crimes, which were being rapidly uncovered and for which he now faces 99 charges separately from the murders.
Alex Murdaugh has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and two weapons charges in the killings, and the defense has painted Murdaugh as a loving father and husband being wrongfully accused after what it says has been a poorly handled investigation.
In the last three weeks of the trial, prosecutors have tried to overcome the lack of any direct evidence — such as an eyewitness — tying Murdaugh to the killings. Instead, their case has relied heavily on circumstantial evidence that they say shows Murdaugh lied to investigators and was at the scene just minutes before the killings.
His defense attorneys have criticized the prosecutors’ case as speculative and waved off their focus on his alleged financial schemes as irrelevant.
The defense used Buster Murdaugh on Tuesday to undermine the testimony of a state witness who told the court late last month he believed Alex Murdaugh inadvertently confessed to carrying out the murders while speaking to investigators.
The witness, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Special Agent Jeff Croft, said he believed Murdaugh said “I did him so bad” in reference to Paul’s body during an emotional interview with investigators on June 10, 2021.
Croft did not follow up about the statement, however, and the defense maintained Murdaugh instead said, “They did him so bad” — a claim Buster backed up Tuesday.
The tape of the June 10, 2021, interview was not the first time he’d heard his father say, “They did him so bad,” Buster said.
“The first time I heard him say that was the night that I went down to Moselle,” he said, referring to the Islandton property, “the night of June the 7th.”
“Did he say that more than one time?” defense attorney Jim Griffin asked.
“He did,” Buster said.
The defense also sought to counter the testimony of a caretaker for Murdaugh’s mother, who testified for the state that Murdaugh visited his mother’s home in Almeda the night of the killings between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The caretaker, Mushell “Shelly” Smith, cared for Murdaugh’s mother from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and testified late night visits were unusual.
But the family followed no set schedule when visiting his grandparents, which his father did often.
“It could have been any time. We went over at lunch a lot of times, went over in the evenings a lot, just no real set schedule,” Buster said. “Just kind of mosey on over there.”
Paul’s boat case ‘kind of consumed’ Maggie
Before his death, Paul Murdaugh was being bullied on social media and in public for his alleged involvement in a February 2019 boat crash that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach, Buster Murdaugh testified, describing social media messages his brother received and confrontations in bars.
Paul had pleaded not guilty to charges in connection to the accident, and court records show the charges were dropped after his death.
People were sending Paul messages about the crash, Buster said, and “a lot of times he’d be walking down the sidewalk and, you know, a car comes by and they would yell some stuff at him.”
“I knew he would go out at a bar and there’s somebody that wants to talk about it, make a scuff about it,” Buster said.
The accident and the ensuing backlash from the community “kind of consumed” his 52-year-old mother, Buster said.
“She (was) big on reading all of it. And when she read the negative stuff, you know, (it) made her feel upset and whatnot, and it ultimately kind of caused her to distance herself from Hampton,” where the family had long lived, he said. Maggie felt people in town were “staring at her and talking about her,” Buster said, and she stopped going to the grocery stores and pharmacy there.
Alex Murdaugh was sued by Beach’s family after the boat crash, and prosecutors pointed to the lawsuit as a potential catalyst for the killings: Witnesses who testified for the state described a hearing in that case, set to take place three days after the fatal shootings, which could have revealed the state of Murdaugh’s finances and his alleged misdeeds. The hearing was canceled after the killings.
But Alex Murdaugh never appeared “overly anxious” about the civil case, Buster said Tuesday. The criminal case against Paul was the priority, he said, because “none of us thought that he was driving the boat” at the time of the accident.
The defense appeared to suggest last week that the killings could be related to a financial dispute with a drug gang, saying Murdaugh was buying $50,000 worth of drugs each week from a man who was in significant debt to a gang.
Murdaugh’s lawyers have previously acknowledged he struggles with an opioid addiction and prosecutors presented evidence Friday showing Paul confronted his father about a stash of pills a month before he and his mother were killed.
Buster testified Tuesday he “knew a little bit about” his father’s drug use, saying he was aware that his brother and mother had found pills. He described several efforts by his father to address his addiction, including going to a detox facility around Christmas in 2018.
Buster “thought that that handled it,” but there were “a couple more times” his brother and mother would find more pills.
Buster wasn’t present when his father was confronted about his drug use, he testified, but believed his response was largely “apologetic and sorry.”
‘Very unlikely’ Murdaugh fired weapon, defense expert says
Buster Murdaugh’s testimony Tuesday was followed by that of Mike Sutton, a forensic engineer who worked to recreate the scene of the killings and testified that Alex Murdaugh could not be the shooter because he is too tall.
Sutton analyzed bullet holes found at the scene, particularly one left in a quail pen, as well as the location of shell casings found by Maggie’s body to determine the trajectory bullets followed after they were fired. Based on his analysis, Sutton said, the trajectory of the bullet would make sense if the shooter was between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 4 inches tall.
If the gunman was taller, it would have required the shooter to hold the weapon in a low position — from the hip, for example. Sutton indicated it would be even less realistic if the shooter were as tall as Alex Murdaugh, who stands at about 6 feet 4 inches, requiring the killer to fire while crouching over and holding the gun as low as his knees.
“It puts the shooter or whoever fired the weapon, if they were that tall, it puts them in an unrealistic shooting position,” Sutton said. “It’s not an aiming position, it’s not a shooting position. … It would be very difficult. You would have to be bending over and have your shooting hand down at or below your kneecap.”
“It just makes it very unlikely that a tall person made that shot,” Sutton said.
Sutton also analyzed the acoustics of gunfire at the scene, telling the court it was possible for someone to be inside the house and not hear a gun — like the .300 Blackout rifle believed to have killed Maggie — fired at the property’s dog kennels, where the bodies were found.
“You would not be able to hear it,” Sutton said.
“And the shotgun, I assume, was quieter, so I assume even less of an opportunity to hear that,” defense attorney Dick Harpootlian said.
“There were times we fired the shotgun, and in a quiet house you couldn’t hear it at all,” Sutton said.
Prosecutor David Fernandez sought to undercut Sutton’s testimony during cross-examination, establishing that while his primary expertise is in accident reconstruction, he has no certification or training in reconstructing shooting incidents. Sutton has performed unpublished studies and tests on bullet trajectories, he said.
Fernandez questioned Sutton on his findings that a 5-feet-two-inch tall individual was responsible for firing the weapon, asking Sutton if it was possible that the cartridge casings from the fired bullets were moved at the scene or ricocheted, which would impact his calculations. Sutton acknowledged it was possible.
Sutton also acknowledged that the ammunition he used in the acoustics test was, while similar, not the exact buckshot used in Paul Murdaugh’s murder.
Additionally, Sutton testified he was hired by defense attorney Jim Griffin to investigate the 2019 boat crash that killed Mallory Beach prior to the murders.
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5 things to know for Feb. 24: Ukraine, Toxic train, Weather, Voting rights, Weinstein
By Alexandra Meeks, CNN
If you’ve looked at flights lately, you may have been taken aback by current ticket prices. The busy travel season is heating up, which means heightened demand and more expensive airfares. But if you time things right and target the “Goldilocks Window,” there’s a good chance you’ll snag a deal — even during the peak period.
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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1. Ukraine
Today marks one year since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that despite all the hardships resulting from the war, 2023 will be a major turning point in the conflict. “It was a year of pain, sorrow, faith, and unity. And this year, we remained invincible. We know that 2023 will be the year of our victory,” Zelensky said in a statement. Many residents have left the capital of Kyiv today, fearing a new wave of potential Russian attacks. Meanwhile, Ukraine has called on its allies to “redouble” their support at this “crucial stage of the war,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said today. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has vowed the US would do everything it could to get Ukraine the key equipment it needs, although he said F-16 fighter jets — which Kyiv has requested — were not “the key capability” needed for now.
2. Ohio toxic train
Federal officials released an initial report Thursday concluding that the toxic train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio, was completely preventable. The report found that one of the train’s cars carrying plastic pellets was heated by a hot axle that sparked the initial fire, according to Jennifer Homendy, the chair of the safety board. As the temperature of the bearing got hotter, the train passed by two wayside defect detectors that did not trigger an audible alarm message because the heat threshold was not met at that point, Homendy explained. A third detector eventually picked up the high temperature, but it was already too late by then. The report outlined how investigators will continue examining procedures, practices and design prior to the train’s derailment. So far, the investigation found no evidence the crew did anything wrong prior to the incident.
3. Extreme weather
A winter storm moving across the US is causing numerous power outages, flight cancellations and road closures — and has put millions of people under weather warnings. More than 828,000 customers are without power this morning due to weather, according to PowerOutage.us. Millions of others are under various alerts across the West into the northern Plains, Great Lakes region, New York and New England. In a rare event, some areas of Southern California will be under blizzard warnings today, the National Weather Service said. Meanwhile, temperatures are heating up across the Southeast, where at least 50 record highs were reported on Thursday. The dueling winter storm and southern heat wave created a stark 100-degree temperature difference between the Northern Rockies and the South earlier this week.
4. Voting rights
Minnesota’s Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is poised to sign a bill that would speed up the right to vote for ex-felons. Walz is expected to sign the legislation, referred to as Restore the Vote by its supporters, into law as early as next week, his office said. The bill will restore the voting rights of thousands of convicted felons this summer once they leave prison, instead of after they complete parole. Once signed by Walz, the measure means Minnesota will join 21 other states that automatically restore the right to vote for some or all ex-felons upon their release from prison. But the bill hasn’t been without legal challenges and contentious political debate. Removing obstacles to voting for former felons has been the subject of partisan bickering in some states because of the perception that this group of voters is more likely to support Democratic candidates.
5. Harvey Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul already serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York, was sentenced in Los Angeles Thursday to an additional 16 years in prison for charges of rape and sexual assault. Prior to the sentence, Weinstein spoke in court and continued to deny any wrongdoing. “I never knew this woman, and the fact is she doesn’t know me. This is about money,” he said. “Please don’t sentence me to life in prison. I don’t deserve it,” he added. The sentencing was the second for Weinstein on sexual assault charges since reporting by The New York Times and The New Yorker in 2017 revealed his alleged history of sexual abuse, harassment and secret settlements as he used his influence as a Hollywood power broker to take advantage of young women.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
‘Cocaine Bear’ review
The killer-animal comedy premieres in US theaters today. However, the gory moments in the movie “are a whole lot more realistic than the bear itself,” CNN’s Brian Lowry writes in this review.
Sleep this way to add years to your life
These sleep habits added nearly five years to a man’s life expectancy and almost 2.5 years to a woman’s life, a new study found.
Paris Hilton reveals newborn son’s name
Here’s a hint: He’s also named after a city.
Super Bowl halftime show draws FCC complaints
Many viewers enjoyed Rihanna’s halftime performance (and passionately sung along to every song.) Some others, however, believed it was “too sexualized” and submitted complaints to federal regulators.
Bezos hires firm to explore the possibility of NFL team bid
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos hired a firm to research a possible bid for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, sources told the Washington Post.
QUIZ TIME
President Joe Biden made a highly secretive trip to which country this week?
A. Russia
B. Ukraine
C. North Korea
D. China
Take CNN’s weekly news quiz here to see if you’re correct!
TODAY’S NUMBER
$21 billion
That’s how much Americans collectively have in unspent gift cards. Almost two-thirds of consumers have at least one unspent gift card tucked away in a drawer, wallet or purse. And at least half of those consumers lose a gift card before they use it, according to a new report.
TODAY’S QUOTE
“Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history.”
— President Joe Biden, announcing Thursday that he’s nominating Ajay Banga, a former MasterCard executive, to serve as president of the World Bank. “Raised in India, Ajay has a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing developing countries and how the World Bank can deliver on its ambitious agenda to reduce poverty and expand prosperity,” Biden added. The World Bank, a group of 187 nations, lends money to developing countries to help reduce poverty.
TODAY’S WEATHER
Check your local forecast here>>>
AND FINALLY
Otter moms wrap their babies in seaweed blankets
They also adorably hold hands while napping to avoid floating away from each other. How cute! (Click here to view)
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CT New York NY Zone Forecast for Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to
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.FRIDAY...Showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Temperature falling
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
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Much cooler with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to
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.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs around 40. Northwest winds
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
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.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
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.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 40s. Northwest
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.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow after
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in
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.SATURDAY...Sunny, cooler with highs around 40. Northwest winds
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
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.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
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.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of
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.FRIDAY...Showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 15 to
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bel Fuse Inc. (Nasdaq: BELFA) (Nasdaq: BELFB), a leading global manufacturer of products that power, protect and connect electronic circuits, announces the appointment of Ping Gencianeo as its new Global ESG Director. As a global company with operations in a number of local communities across 15 countries, Bel is committed to becoming a better corporate citizen. In her new role, Ping will lead a series of initiatives aimed at improving the organization globally. Specific area of focus include:
Environmental: minimizing our impact on the environment across our global facilities including waste/pollution control
Social: partnering with teammates across the organization to improve associate relations, enhance diversity and inclusivity, and invest in the local communities we operate in
Governance: drive better practices across the organization spectrum including the Board, management, and associates
Ping has been with Bel for 25 years, holding various roles which included experience in quality management systems, facility compliance, sustainability, and social responsibility.
On Ping's new position, CEO Dan Bernstein shares, "I'm delighted to announce Ping's new role after knowing her for nearly three decades. She is a passionate advocate for sustainability and her appointment will enhance, advance, and accelerate our ESG activity."
Speaking about her new position, Ping says, "The opportunity to spearhead a purpose driven ESG strategy for Bel is an exciting next step in our long-term objective of embedding sustainability across our businesses. While we do a lot of good work across the Company today, pulling it together under one role will better position us for the exciting road ahead. I'm looking forward to moving Bel's efforts forward."
The appointment will have Ping overseeing the development of an internal ESG committee with senior management sponsorship, as well as taking the lead to define company ESG goals and ensuring delivery on the company's own commitments.
About Bel
Bel (NASDAQ: BELFA) (NASDAQ: BELFB) designs, manufactures and markets a broad array of products that include circuit protection, connectors, cable assemblies, discrete components, magnetics and power supplies. The Company serves a global market and operates facilities around the world.
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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) — The Pentagon has deployed forces and is developing options to assist in the possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan, but the White House said Friday there are no plans for now for a broader pullout of the potentially thousands of other Americans from the African country where warring factions are in a violent conflict.
The troop moves by the U.S. military are intended “to ensure that we provide as many options as possible, if we are called on to do something. We haven’t been called on to do anything yet,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said at a news conference in Germany. Austin and U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, held meeting meetings with defense leaders from other countries to discuss additional support for Ukraine.
An estimated 16,000 private U.S. citizens are registered with the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum as being in Sudan. The State Department has cautioned that that figure probably is inaccurate because there is no requirement for Americans to register nor is there a requirement to notify the embassy when they leave.
“It’s absolutely imperative that U.S. citizens in Sudan make their own arrangements to stay safe in these difficult circumstances,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in Washington.
He added that “Americans should have no expectation of a U.S. government coordinated evacuation at this time. And we expect that that’s going to remain the case.”
For embassy staff, according to an American official, a small number of U.S. troops have begun arriving in the Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, where the U.S. is pre-positioning forces and equipment to assist in any potential evacuation. The official said Army soldiers are being tapped for the task.
The U.S. troops are being moved to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Evacuation planning for Sudan got underway in earnest on Monday after a U.S. Embassy convoy was attacked in Khartoum, the Sudanese capital.
The conflict between Sudan’s military and a rival paramilitary force is worsening. The military has ruled out negotiations and said it would only accept surrender as a temporary cease-fire ended, raising the likelihood of a renewed surge in the nearly weeklong violence that has killed hundreds.
The U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe private deliberations, said Milley discussed the situation with defense officials from Germany, Italy and Canada, among others. One topic was ensuring that any potential evacuation efforts did not conflict.
The U.S. State Department said Friday that an American citizen had died in Sudan, but did not have further details.
“We are in touch with the family and offer our deepest condolences to them on their loss. Out of respect for the family during this difficult time, we have nothing further to add,” the department said in a statement.
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Lee and Copp reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed to this report. | 2023-04-22T12:37:55+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/politics/austin-us-troops-ready-to-support-possible-sudan-evacuation/ |
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont governor signs shield bills that include medicated abortion to protect access to a widely used drug.
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Sewing is an excellent way for children to express creativity while making something useful, such as a quilt, or just stitching fabric pieces together. But like many other kids hobbies, it requires some equipment. It might take a while before they settle on something they really enjoy, so you don’t want something too elaborate. And before you buy your child a sewing machine, there are a few things other you must consider.
In this article: Janome Graceful Gray Basic, Brother XM2701 Sewing Machine and Singer Start 1304 Sewing Machine.
Buying a kids sewing machine
Child size vs. full size
It can be a challenge to get the correct size sewing machine, especially for kids close to their teens. You don’t want to limit their creativity with one meant for children, but a full-size machine might be too big and complex. There’s a delicate balance between first-time learning and turning it into a hobby, so it’s best to get a kid-sized sewing machine first. If the interest remains, it will be worth looking at larger models.
Modes of operation
Children are usually still figuring out their hand-eye coordination, which can affect their sewing. The most common way to engage the machine is by stepping on a foot pedal to operate the needle electronically. But it is tricky for some, as the needle moves faster the harder they step.
An alternative to the step pedal is push-button operation. This is usually a large button in a convenient location for small hands. Instead of coordinating a foot while threading the fabric underneath the needle, they simply use the button.
Stitch options
Sometimes children just want to get on with their sewing and don’t care much for different stitch types. But there might come a time when it’s necessary, and having a few options will be handy. Complex machines offer various stitches, but kids usually only use only a few for whatever project they are working on. There is no need for the machine to have more than the basic straight stitch, backstitch and zigzag stitch.
Drop-in vs. front-loading bobbin
The bobbin of a sewing machine is a tiny spool of thread that sits inside it and helps hold seams together. Generally, there are two types of bobbins: drop-in and front-loading. Both perform the same function by making stitches on the bottom side of the fabric, but the difference is how they are loaded.
- Front-loading bobbins need a bobbin case and can be tricky to thread. The case is then inserted vertically into an opening underneath the needle.
- Drop-in bobbins (also called top-load bobbins) don’t need a bobbin case and go inside an opening on the top of the sewing machine. Especially for kids, a drop-in bobbin is much easier to handle.
Best kids sewing machines
This is a great sewing machine for any child already familiar with the basics. It has 11 built-in stitches, including straight, zigzag and crescent. It features two needle positions, a pull-out accessory tray and a drop-in bobbin, and it weighs only 5 pounds.
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This machine is a little more complex but perfect for those with a bit more confidence. It has 27 stitch types, including an automatic buttonhole maker, automatic needle threader and drop-in top bobbin. It comes with a three-piece needle set.
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Singer Start 1304 Sewing Machine with 6 Built-in Stitches
This is a great starter sewing machine with six stitch types, 57 stitch applications with pre-set stitch width and stitch length and an automatic winding bobbin. It weighs only 7 pounds and comes with several accessories.
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Nex Portable Sewing Machine Double Speeds for Beginner
This mini multifunctional sewing machine is great for beginners. It has 12 stitch patterns with easy-to-press buttons, two-speed selection and an automatic rewinding bobbin. It operates on either household power or batteries.
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CraftBud Mini Sewing Machine for Beginners with Sewing Kit
If a child is just starting to show interest in sewing, this machine is a great choice. It comes with a foot pedal, 10 sewing needles, a thimble and 50 pieces of 10-by-10-inch patterned fabric. Inside the included accessories case are 16 spools of thread, 16 threaded bobbins, four spare bobbins and five machine needles.
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This beginner sewing machine comes with an LED light strip to better see what you’re sewing. It also comes with accessories, such as needles and bobbins and a foot pedal. Speed control is great for beginners and kids. Operation manuals are very detailed and there are instructional videos to illustrate the art of sewing as well.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Aug. 31 marked International Overdose Awareness Day, and organizations in and around the Charlotte area are working hard to shed light on the issues surrounding substance abuse disorders.
International Overdose Awareness Day marks the start of National Recovery Month in September, according to an Aug. 31 proclamation from the White House. The goal of National Recovery Month is to shed light on the issues surrounding substance abuse disorders, including socioeconomic barriers that systemically affect access to recovery resources.
In order to raise awareness and lower the stigmas surrounding drug-related death and substance use disorders, several events were held in and around the Charlotte area.
Keystone Substance Abuse Services encouraged York County citizens to "show their support by wearing purple, changing their porch light to purple, or tying a purple ribbon to their tree or mailbox". The City of Rock Hill also lit the water tower on Main Street purple in support of this day.
The city of Hickory encouraged people to attend an informational session about reducing the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths, treatment and recovery options, among other related topics.
If you or a loved one are facing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, there is help readily available. You can call Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat with them online. There are also resources in North Carolina available here and in South Carolina available here.
WCNC Charlotte is committed to reporting on the issues facing the communities we serve. We tell the stories of people working to solve persistent social problems. We examine how problems can be solved or addressed to improve the quality of life and make a positive difference. WCNC Charlotte is seeking solutions for you. Send your tips or questions to newstips@wcnc.com. | 2022-09-01T03:40:10+00:00 | wcnc.com | https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/wellness/international-overdose-awareness-day-local-organizations/275-698a8464-0dc9-4ace-9025-9a26ae1b8c66 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
Biden begins the visit Wednesday with a three-day stop in Israel, where officials say Iran’s quickly evolving nuclear program is at the top of their agenda for talks with the U.S. president. Biden made reviving the Iran nuclear deal, brokered by Barack Obama in 2015 and abandoned by Donald Trump in 2018, a key priority as he entered office.
But indirect talks for the U.S. to reenter the deal have stalled as Iran has made rapid gains in developing its nuclear program. That's left the Biden administration increasingly pessimistic about resurrecting the deal, which placed significant restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
Shortly after his arrival in Israel on Wednesday, Biden is expected to get a briefing on the country’s new “Iron Beam” missile defense system and visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. In addition to meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials, he’s slated to receive Israel’s Presidential Medal of Honor and visit with U.S. athletes taking part in the Maccabiah Games, which involve thousands of Jewish and Israeli athletes from around the globe.
Biden, in a Washington Post op-ed published Saturday, laced into Trump for quitting the nuclear deal that Britain, France, Germany, Russia, China and the European Union also signed onto. But Biden also suggested that he's still holding onto at least a sliver of hope that the Iranians will come back into compliance.
“My administration will continue to increase diplomatic and economic pressure until Iran is ready to return to compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, as I remain prepared to do,” he wrote.
Israeli officials, who briefed reporters ahead of Biden's departure from Washington on Tuesday, said the U.S. and Israel would issue a broad-ranging “Jerusalem Declaration” that will take a tough stance on Iran’s nuclear program.
The declaration commits both countries to use “all elements of their national power against the Iranian nuclear threat,” according to an Israeli official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to preview the statement.
The official said the Israelis would stress to Biden their view that Iran has calculated "time is on their side” and is loath to give any concessions. The Biden administration's last round of indirect negotiations with Iran in Doha, Qatar, late last month ended without success.
The White House has also been frustrated with repeated Iran-sponsored attacks on U.S. troops based in Iraq, though the administration says the frequency of such attacks has dropped precipitously over the last two years. Tehran also sponsored the rebel Houthis in a bloody war with the Saudis in Yemen. A U.N.-brokered cease-fire has been in place for more than four months, a fragile peace in a war that began in 2015.
Separately, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday said the administration believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine.
The Saudis, like the Israelis, have been frustrated that the White House has not abandoned efforts to revive the nuclear deal with Tehran. Biden heads to the Saudi port city of Jeddah on Friday to meet with King Salman and the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is widely known by his initials MBS, and to attend a gathering of the Gulf Cooperation Council, where Iran's nuclear program is on the agenda.
Also looming over the Saudi visit is the president's strained relationship with the crown prince.
As a White House candidate, Biden said he would look to make the kingdom a “pariah” nation over its human rights abuses. The relationship was further strained when Biden last year approved the release of a U.S. intelligence report that determined that MBS likely approved the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The president arrives in Saudi Arabia, among the world's biggest oil producers, at a moment of skyrocketing gas and food prices around the globe — driven, in part, by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. White House officials and energy analysts say there are low expectations that the Saudis or fellow members of OPEC+ will deliver relief.
Another factor in seeking a détente in the Saudi relationship is growing concern in the administration that the Saudis could move closer to China and Russia amid strains with the United States.
Biden is slated to make a major statement on his administration's vision for the Middle East while in Jeddah, according to the White House. The gathering of the GCC will give him the chance to address a broad swath of Arab leaders from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates as well as the leaders of non-GCC nations — Egypt, Iraq and Jordan — that have been invited to join the meeting.
Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former U.S. State Department official, said Biden is looking forward to visiting Saudi Arabia “like I would look forward to a root canal operation.”
“You’ve got a president who is terribly conflicted about this meeting," Miller said. "He can’t even acknowledge, in all of his public remarks, that he’s even going to meet with Mohammed bin Salman.”
But Israeli officials are cautiously optimistic that the Biden visit could be a breakthrough moment on a slow path toward normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Biden will be the first U.S. president to travel directly from Israel to Saudi Arabia, and the two nations' shared enmity for Iran has led to subtle cooperation.
Earlier this week, opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu praised the crown prince's “contribution” to the Abraham Accords, declarations of diplomatic and economic normalization signed by Bahrain, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States while Netanyahu was prime minister.
Israel is expected to hold new elections in the fall after the fragile coalition government led by Naftali Bennett crumbled last month.
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Federman and Madhani reported from Jerusalem. Associated Press writer Chris Megerian in Washington contributed to this report. | 2022-07-13T04:59:28+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Biden-heads-to-Mideast-jittery-about-Iranian-17301377.php |
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A federal appeals court’s ruling last month about the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia may provide a vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to flesh out the intended scope of its ruling Thursday banning affirmative action in college admissions.
A coalition of parents, backed by a conservative legal foundation, filed a lawsuit in 2021 challenging the admissions policy at TJ, and the foundation is asking the Supreme Court to take up the case. The suit raises similar but not identical issues to those addressed by the high court’s ruling rejecting admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina as unconstitutional.
The colleges’ admissions rules took an applicant’s race into account as one of many factors to be considered. In the TJ case, though, all sides agree the admissions polices are race-neutral on their face.
But the coalition that filed the lawsuit says the admissions criteria amount to “race-based proxies” implemented to achieve racial balancing. They say the policy discriminates against Asian Americans, who had constituted 70% of the student body.
The coalition also cites the debate among Fairfax County School Board members when they implemented their new policy in 2020. Board members and administrators expressed frustration that Black and Hispanic students had been woefully underrepresented at TJ for decades. The coalition argues the new policies are intended to boost Black and Hispanic representation at the expense of Asians.
The first freshman class admitted under the new rules saw a significantly different racial makeup. Black students increased from 1% to 7%; Hispanic representation increased from 3% to 11%. Asian American representation decreased from 73% to 54%.
The new policies replaced a standardized test with a process that allocates a percentage of seats on a geographic basis and takes a student’s “experience factors” into account, like whether they come from a low-income household or speak English as a second language.
Last year, a federal judge found the admissions policy unconstitutional, saying “the discussion of admissions changes was infected with talk of racial balancing from its inception.”
But in May, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond reversed that ruling. In a 2-1 decision, the judges said the school board had a legitimate interest in increasing diversity and that labeling those efforts as discrimination against Asian Americans “simply runs counter to common sense.”
The Pacific Legal Foundation, which represents the parents claiming anti-Asian discrimination, is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take the case.
“We think it presents a really strong vehicle and the time is right. And we’re certainly hopeful the court will take it up,” said Joshua Thompson, a senior attorney at the foundation.
Eugene Kontorovich, a law professor at George Mason University, said there will be years of follow-up cases to Thursday’s ruling, as is typical with major Supreme Court cases, as colleges drag their feet and look for ways to salvage policies to which they are ideologically committed.
He was less certain, though, that the TJ case will be significant. He said the debate over the constitutionality of TJ’s policies will be fact-intensive and center on what can be proved about the school board’s motivations in implementing the policy.
More likely, he said, is debate over how colleges use essay questions on topics like diversity to achieve the same results as the now-banned affirmative action programs.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ majority opinion left a little bit of wiggle room on that front when he wrote that colleges can consider an individual’s application essay and “how race affected his or her life, be it through discrimination, inspiration or otherwise.”
But Roberts also noted that colleges “may not simply establish through application essays or other means the regime we hold unlawful today.”
Kontorovich said colleges will ask essay questions about topics like diversity “that will give them the latitude to quietly take race into consideration in ways that will be more subtle.” Ultimately, though, he thinks the court, at least as it’s currently constituted, will reject those sorts of end-around attempts.
Fairfax County Public Schools declined to comment on the Supreme Court ruling.
Thompson said Pacific Legal expects to formally submit its petition to the Supreme Court in August and will likely know by the end of the year whether the case will be heard. | 2023-06-30T18:44:34+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2023/06/30/affirmative-action-virginia-race-schools/4d965e8a-1772-11ee-9de3-ba1fa29e9bec_story.html |
Lakeshore High School's Dominick Letort and North DeSoto’s Aly Delafield headline the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A All-State baseball and softball teams.
Letort, a UNO signee, is the Outstanding Player on the baseball squad. He was a playoff star for the Titans, who made a Cinderella run to a Division II nonselect runner-up finish.
Delafield, a Northwestern State signee, is the Outstanding Player on the softball squad. She led the Griffins to a Division II nonselect title — their third title in a row.
Chad Menard of Division II select baseball runner-up Vandebilt Catholic and Brad Woodard of Division I select softball runner-up Tioga claimed Coach of the Year honors on the teams selected by a panel of sportswriters from across the state.
Letort’s 6-4 pitching record with a 1.50 earned run average was deceptive. The senior was on the mound when the Titans won three elimination playoff games. Letort allowed just four earned runs in 21 playoff innings with 22 strikeouts, including 12 strikeouts in a semifinal win over Eunice.
Delafield was 14-1 in the circle with 131 strikeouts and a 1.54 ERA. She also batted .402 with five home runs and 32 RBIs.
A year after graduating multiple starters from 2022 title team, Menard’s fifth-seeded Vandebilt squad upset top-seeded St. Louis in the semifinals before falling to E.D. White in the final.
Tioga’s Woodard coached his team to the school’s first softball title-game berth since 1979.
Class 4A
Baseball
P Aiden Leonard North Vermilion Sr. 8-1
P Marshall Louque Lutcher So. 8-1
P James Guidry Vandebilt So. 11-2
P Dominick Letort Lakeshore Sr. 6-4
C Robert Ashley North DeSoto Sr. .506
IF Kameron Magnum North DeSoto Sr. .498
IF Jaxon Bentzler Northshore So. .414
IF Tyson Leblanc North Vermilion Sr. .433
IF Cole Simoneaux Assumption So. 302
OF Kody Jackson Evangel Sr. .481
OF Luke Babin Lutcher Sr. .413
OF Eli Lirette Lakeshore Sr. .389
UTL Drew Daigle Brusly So. 470
UTL Michael Plummer Neville Sr. .389
UTL Julian Bourgeois Vandebilt Catholic Sr. .340
UTL Owen Simoneaux Assumption Sr. 7-1
UTL Noah Melancon St. Thomas More Sr. 7-4
Outstanding player: Dominick Letort, Lakeshore
Coach of the Year: Chad Menard, Vandebilt Catholic
Honorable mention
Reece Turner, Assumption; Drew Pitre, South Terrebonne; Jacob Curole, South Lafourche; Tanner Nguyen, Neville; Brady Martin, Tioga; Matthew Taylor, Tioga; BJ Nichols, Leesville; Carter Causey, Leesville; Braden Richardson, North Vermilion; Cade Robin, North Vermilion; Drake Detillier, South Terrebonne; Peyton Fulghum, Evangel; Cale Comeaux, Teurlings Catholic; Evan Rousseau, Assumption; Sam Odom, North DeSoto; Jakobe Jackson, Minden; Tyler Looney, Tioga; Cooper Martin, Lafayette Christian; Ryan Reeves, Tioga; Sutton Lewis, Neville; Tanner Hornbeck, St. Thomas More; Isaac Jabeley, Ben Franklin; Julyan Clarks, Shaw; Enrique Herazo, Willow; Zach Brisset. De La Salle; Evan Fruge, Eunice; Kade Hebert, Breaux Bridge.
Softball
P Aly Delafield North DeSoto Sr. 14-1
P Laney Johnson North DeSoto Jr. 19-1
P Ava Prejean St. Thomas More Sr. 19-0
P Lauren Baudoin Vandebilt Catholic Fr. 27-7
C Shayanne Irvin St. Thomas More .433
IF Aaliyah Gonzales Academy of Our Lady So. 405
IF Mia Norwood North DeSoto Jr. .472
IF Abbi Troquille Tioga Jr. .515
IF Raegan Henderson North DeSoto So. .449
OF Lailia Clark Brusly Jr. .484
OF Ella Mabile Assumption So. .424
OF Cheyenne Jenkins Hannan Jr. .354
UTL Christina Lambert Tioga Jr. 15-3
UTL Hays Ruttledge Vandebilt Catholic Fr. .458
UTL Gabbie Stutes St. Thomas More Sr. .515
UTL Gracie Toledano Academy of Our Lady Jr. .354
UTL Kennedy Stutes St. Thomas More Jr. .486
Outstanding player: Ally Delafield, North DeSoto
Coach of the Year: Brad Woodard, Tioga
Honorable mention
Bryanne Davis, Morgan City; Samantha Fillinich, South Lafourche; Adna Crochet, Assumption, Katlin Worsham, Neville; McKenna Howell, Grant; Katreal Earthly, Peabody; Kennedy Kelly, North Vermilion; Ani Comeaux, Rayne; Gabie Peri, De La Salle; Devyn Latiolais, Beau Chene; Amelia Bouvier, Brusly; Lexi Cambre, Lutcher; Kassidi Barthelemy, Belle Chasse; Haven Brooks, Evangel; Jailah Rideau, Beau Chene; Blair Ursin, Lutcher; Gabbi Olague, Evangel; Sanai Salvant, Belle Chasse; Jaci Camadelle, Academy of Our Lady; Zoe Roland, Tioga; Gracie Pettway, Grant; Cloe Bonvillain, Beau Chene; Elle Carter, Neville; Landry McLamb, Caddo Magnet; Ari Townsend, St. Thomas More; Kynlee Madere, Lutcher; Kaitlyn Roberts, Tioga; Erin Werner Grant; Ashunte Specks, Neville; Dyavani Battle, Belle Chasse; Corin Talbot, Vandebilt Catholic; Gabie Peri, De La Salle; Meia Tyler, Ben Franklin. | 2023-06-08T05:49:25+00:00 | theadvocate.com | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/high_schools/lakeshore-north-desoto-pitchers-lead-4a-all-state-teams/article_2b7f651e-056e-11ee-9e4b-0b122458e5d3.html |
Utility worker killed while restoring power during winter storm, officials say
LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO (WSAZ/Gray News) - Officials say a utility worker has died in Ohio while working to restore power during Friday’s winter storm.
According to Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative, Blake Rodgers, a 22-year-old apprentice lineworker, was killed in the incident just after 10 a.m.
Rodgers was reportedly working in Lawrence County, about 140 miles outside of Cincinnati.
“Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative is devastated by this loss and asks for the support and privacy of the lineworker’s family and team as they cope with this tragedy,” a spokesperson for Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative said.
The company said crews will continue their work restoring power to the region as the area deals with frigid temperatures and winter weather.
Copyright 2022 WSAZ via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-24T05:28:47+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/12/24/utility-worker-killed-while-restoring-power-during-winter-storm-officials-say/ |
Voters say inflation is the number one issue facing Texans today
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) today released new polling, demonstrating that while 50% of Texans see inflation as the biggest issue facing America today, they overwhelmingly believe current efforts to regulate the tech industry will lead to higher consumer prices. Not only do Texans believe more regulation will raise prices, they also feel that Congress does not understand how tech companies work well enough to regulate them (64%).
"Texans don't see tech regulation as important or as a priority for Congress," said Tom Giovanetti, President of the Institute for Policy Innovation. "Voters across the political spectrum want Congress to concentrate on addressing pocketbook issues like the rising cost of living before regulating an industry that they find generally makes their lives easier."
In addition to the role tech regulation plays in rising costs, poll results show that Texans believe more government regulation will lead to discrimination of certain viewpoints online. Texans consider user private data protection and protecting children from predators online as the most important issues facing the tech industry and government regulators.
Additional key findings from the poll show:
- Texans overwhelmingly (69%) believe America is on the wrong track.
- 50% of Texan voters say inflation and the cost of living are the biggest issues facing America today.
- Democrat and Republican Texans agree that protecting data, protecting children and protecting against cyberattacks are the most important issues facing tech today.
- Texans favorably view tech companies like Amazon (71% favorable), Google (70% favorable) and Apple (65% favorable).
- 43% of Texans believe their U.S. Senators and Representatives should vote against regulating tech companies.
The poll was conducted in Texas with registered voters between August 30 - September 4, 2022 and was a mix of web panels and text-to-web polling with a margin of error of +/- 3.9 percentage points.
About the Institute for Policy Innovation
The Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) is a free-market policy think tank that focuses on issues related to economic growth, innovation, limited government and individual liberty.
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Prescott woman killed in ATV accident in Mayer
A Prescott woman was killed in an ATV accident in Mayer on Thursday afternoon, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said the woman, 40-year-old Kimberly Kapp, was involved in a rollover crash in Mayer and suffered severe internal injuries. Two children, a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old child, were also seated in the vehicle but were unharmed.
A passerby and his wife pulled Kapp out from under the vehicle before YCSO Deputies, Walker Fire Department and Lifeline Ambulance responded and attempted to stabilize her.
Kapp was taken to Yavapai County Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased at around 6:30 p.m.
Officials say initial findings suggest Kapp "lost control and began to skid to the other side of the road after hitting debris" and that Kapp may have overcorrected, causing the vehicle to flip over on the driver's side, pinning her to the ground.
The sheriff's office also said that, although it didn't find any signs of impairment, Kapp didn't appear to be wearing a helmet or seatbelt when the crash occurred. It also found the child seats were improperly installed in the vehicle.
Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes urged others to exercise caution when operating vehicles.
“This is an unbelievably sad story with a woman losing her life and two young children losing their mother,” Rhodes said. “It is a terrible way to remind our residents to please slow down, wear seatbelts and helmets when applicable, and to utilize the services that can help you properly install car seats. We hope together we can prevent the heartbreak that this victim’s family is feeling from happening to others.”
Reach the reporter Perry Vandell at 602-444-2474 or perry.vandell@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @PerryVandell.
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LIVINGSTON, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Reproductive Medicine & Science is proud to introduce the IRMS Advocacy Group. Led by IRMS Clinical Director Dr. Debbra A. Keegan & Resolve's Hope Award for Advocacy Recipient Dr. Serena H. Chen, the IRMS Advocacy Group will support IRMS' physicians, clinical team members & ally partners to continue their advocacy work empowering access to care for all.
"In addition to providing the best medical care and cutting edge technology to our patients, we fight for their reproductive rights and access to care behind the scenes. Our Advocacy team will track our progress in this area. We are thrilled that we have been able to help patients through our actions, outside of our own practice." Dr. Debbra A. Keegan
IRMS has a long history of advocacy for access to care and reproductive autonomy for all. Alongside their many allies, they've campaigned & championed for coverage for those who have faced an infertility diagnosis, for those cancer patients needing to preserve their fertility prior to treatment, for better maternal healthcare for women of color & family-building rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
"We are very proud to have played a role in helping to pass legislation improving access to reproductive care in NJ. We helped improve access to the LGBTQIA community with the updated family building mandate in 2018 & the Gestational Surrogacy law passed in 2019, and we improved access significantly for egg freezing for cancer patients, transgender males, and others in 2020. There is more to be done to improve access in our practice, our state, and the country, and we will continue to try to break down barriers to care as part of our practice mission." Dr. Serena H. Chen
IRMS is unequivocally emboldened to continue their advocacy to eliminate any obstacles to reproductive family-building wherever one resides in this country.
A world-class fertility center with offices throughout New Jersey & New York, IRMS features an experienced team of Reproductive Endocrinologists & Embryologists - pioneers in the field of infertility, who have trained at some of the nation's leading institutions including Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, & NYU.
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On the heels of the historic climate legislation, wellness and sustainability pioneer strengthens commitment to people, planet and purpose through its 'Million Trees, Million Dreams' program
PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee, a leading wellness company, today celebrates planting 2 million trees in North America. The effort is part of its Million Trees, Million Dream program in cooperation with American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the United States.
"Shaklee exists to bring true wellness to the world, and to the health of the planet," said Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO, Shaklee Corporation. "We hope that this program's success will inspire more companies to increase their environmental efforts."
In 2004, inspired by the visionary works Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai and her Green Belt Movement, Barnett initiated Shaklee's tree-planting campaign across North America and Asia. And in 2.5 years, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Maathai, and Barnett planted the 1 millionth tree at the Shaklee Global headquarters in Pleasanton, California. Last year, Shaklee increased its commitment to the planet with a pledge to plant 10 million trees in 10 years.
According to The Global Tree Restoration Potential study (Science, 2019), "The restoration of trees remains among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation." For 2 million trees planted, approximately 96 million pounds of carbon dioxide will be eliminated from the atmosphere each year.1
For more than 65 years, Shaklee has led the way in environmental stewardship. It is the first company in the world to be certified Climate Neutral and totally offset its carbon emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.
Since its inception, Shaklee has quietly led the way in support of social causes including climate change. To learn more about Shaklee and its sustainability initiatives, visit: https://us.shaklee.com/shakleecares.
About Shaklee
Shaklee is a leading wellness company founded by Dr. Shaklee, who invented the first multivitamin in the U.S. more than 100 years ago. As a pioneer in sustainability, Shaklee was the first company in the world to fully offset its carbon emissions and have a net zero impact on our planet. Shaklee products are backed by over 110 published clinical studies proving safety and efficacy and are marketed through more than 2 million micro-influencers in North America and Asia. With a complete wellness portfolio, Shaklee is committed to providing consumers with the products and support they need to live their healthiest lives. For more information, visit us.shaklee.com, follow @shakleehq on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.
About Roger Barnett
Roger Barnett is the Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation, the first company in the world to become certified carbon neutral. A graduate of Yale College, Yale Law School, and Harvard Business School, Roger has spent the majority of his career as an impact investor. In 2004, he acquired control of Shaklee, the pioneer of nutritional supplements, and has since transformed this once analog business into a digital powerhouse with a network of 2 million ambassadors across the globe. He has been selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum, and is a member of the Harvard and Yale Schools of Public Health Leadership Councils, the University Council of Yale University, and the Yale University President's Council on International Activities.
1Arbor Day Foundation, https://www.arborday.org/trees/treefacts/
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GENEVA (AP) — Breaking its recent silence on prisoners of war, the Red Cross said Thursday it has registered “hundreds” of Ukrainian prisoners of war who left the giant Azovstal steel plant in the southern city of Mariupol after holding out in a weeks-long standoff with besieging Russian forces.
The announcement by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which acts as a guardian of the Geneva Conventions that aim to limit “the barbarity of war,” came shortly after Russia’s military said 1,730 Ukrainian troops at the steel mill have surrendered.
Attention now is turning to how those prisoners of war might be treated and what rights they have. Here’s a look at some key questions about POWs in Russia’s nearly three-month-old war on Ukraine:
WHO IS A PRISONER OF WAR?
Article 4 of the third Geneva Convention, which focuses on POWs, defines them as any member of armed forces or militias — including organized resistance movements — in a conflict who “who have fallen into the power of the enemy.”
It also includes non-combatant crew members, war correspondents and even “inhabitants of a non-occupied territory who, on the approach of the enemy, spontaneously take up arms to resist the invading forces.”
WHAT RIGHTS DO POWS HAVE?
The Geneva Conventions set out requirements to ensure that POWs are treated humanely. They include issues such as where they can be held; the relief they should receive, including medical help for wounded ex-fighters; and legal proceedings they might face.
“In this case, the Russian Federation has an entire list of obligations: To treat them humanely, to let the ICRC (have) access to them, to inform the ICRC of their names, to allow them to write to their families, to care for them if they are wounded and sick, to feed them and so on,” said Marco Sassoli, a professor of international law at the University of Geneva.
“But obviously, the detaining power may deprive them of their liberty until the end of the international armed conflict and may hold them — unlike civilians — on their own territories. So they may be brought to Russia,” he said.
CAN THEY BE PUT ON TRIAL?
Only under certain conditions, notably if an individual fighter is accused of committing one or more war crimes. Such an accusation must be based on published evidence, Sassoli said.
“They can certainly not be punished for having participated in the hostilities, because that’s the privilege of combatants and of prisoners of war,” he said.
COULD POWS BECOME PART OF PRISONER EXCHANGES?
The Geneva Conventions do not set rules for prisoner exchanges. In the past, Red Cross intermediaries have helped carry out agreed-upon POW exchanges.
Still, much has been made of the insistence by some Russian officials that detained Ukrainian ex-fighters should face trial and should not be included in any prisoner exchanges.
COULD RUSSIA CLAIM THE FIGHTERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO POW STATUS?
Some countries have tried to sidestep their Geneva Conventions obligations — or simply argue that they’re not bound by them.
A prominent case was when the United States detained hundreds of fighters allegedly linked to terrorist groups like al-Qaida. They were detained as “enemy combatants” at a U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after the Sept. 11 attacks and the subsequent U.S.-led military operation to topple the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan.
Sassoli said there are “all kinds of reasons” why an individual might lose their prisoner of war status. For example, if the fighter “didn’t distinguish themselves from the civilian population” during combat.
“But here, to the best of my knowledge, no one claims that these people (detainees from the Azov Regiment in Mariupol) didn’t wear a uniform, or if they don’t belong to the Ukrainian armed forces,” Sassoli said. “It’s basically Ukraine who decides who belongs to their armed forces.”
Ukrainian leaders have repeatedly touted the regiment’s role in the armed forces and have celebrated what they call its members’ heroism for holding out so long against far-larger Russian forces.
THE AZOV REGIMENT IS PART OF THE NATIONAL GUARD — DOES THAT MATTER?
Ukraine and Russia have both accepted an important annex to the Geneva Conventions that broadens the definition of what fighters — militia or otherwise — might be considered as part of the national military force, based in part on whether they follow military commands.
As for the Azov Regiment fighters, “there’s no doubt” they are part of Ukraine’s military force, said Sassoli, who was on a three-person team commissioned by the Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe that travelled to Ukraine in March.
However, Russia hasn’t been fully clear about who is detaining the former Azovstal fighters — Russia itself, or the breakaway pro-Russian areas in Ukraine such as the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” or the “Luhansk People’s Republic,” which could blur such distinctions.
WHAT’S THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RED CROSS STATEMENT?
Thursday’s statement was the first time since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 that the ICRC — which plays an often-confidential role to check on prisoners of war — has said anything officially about POWs in the conflict.
“Normally, the ICRC will not tell you how these people are treated, but the ICRC will say whom they visited,” said Sassoli. “But the ICRC — to the best of my knowledge, until this media release — did not clarify how many people it had access to, on both sides.”
Beyond its communication about the Azovstal fighters, the ICRC has not said whether it has registered other POWs or carried out any visits with POWs on either side of the war.
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Follow all AP stories on the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine. | 2022-05-19T22:25:32+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/international/ap-international/explainer-what-might-happen-to-100s-of-ukrainian-pows/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis International Airport has once again soared to the top of the continent’s quality airports: for the 11th year in the row, the Circle City’s airport has been named the Best Airport in North America by the Airports Council International.
The designation is based on survey inputs by passengers and includes more than 30 key performance indicators like check-in, cleanliness of facilities, ease of finding your way, and shopping and dining options.
“The Indy airport is more than just a place where aircraft take off and land – it’s very much like a city within a city,” said Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) Executive Director Mario Rodriguez.
Airport officials credit employees for the winning streak. The airport is currently recruiting workers in several different departments including operations and public safety, terminal services, maintenance, and professional staffing.
According to IAA, employees receive benefits like up to $10,000 per year for child care reimbursement, paid tuition assistance up to $5,250 and a “generous medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefit package.”
The airport invites anyone interested in joining the team to visit IND.com/Careers. | 2023-03-06T14:08:18+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/indiana-news/indianapolis-international-named-best-airport-for-11th-year-in-a-row/ |
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Over 100 mercenaries belonging to the Russian-linked Wagner group in Belarus have moved close to the border with Poland, the Polish prime minister said Saturday.
Mateusz Morawiecki said at a news conference that the mercenaries had moved close to the Suwalki Gap, a strategic stretch of Polish territory situated between Belarus and Kaliningrad, a Russian territory separated from the mainland.
Poland is a member of both the European Union and NATO, and it has worried about its security with Russian ally Belarus and Ukraine on its eastern border.
Those fears have grown since Wagner group mercenaries arrived in Belarus since the group’s short-lived rebellion earlier this summer.
The Poland-Belarus border has already been a tense place for a couple of years, ever since large numbers of immigrants from the Middle East and Africa began arriving, seeking to enter the EU by crossing into Poland, as well as Lithuania.
Poland’s government accuses Russia and Belarus of using the migrants to destabilize Poland and other EU countries. It calls the migration a form of hybrid warfare, and has responded by building a high wall along part of its border with Belarus.
“Now the situation becomes even more dangerous,” Morawiecki told reporters.
He added that “this is certainly a step towards a further hybrid attack on Polish territory.”
Morawiecki spoke during a visit to an arms factory in Gliwice, in southern Poland, where Leopard tanks used by the Ukrainian army are being repaired. | 2023-07-30T16:16:46+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/ap-wagner-mercenaries-in-belarus-move-closer-to-the-polish-border-polands-prime-minister-says/ |
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NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — IAC Inc. (IAC) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $417.8 million.
The New York-based company said it had profit of $4.57 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $2.06 per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $1.10 per share.
The Y posted revenue of $1.08 billion in the period, topping Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.06 billion.
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Tourists received no health and safety warnings before they landed on New Zealand’s most active volcano ahead of a 2019 eruption that killed 22 people, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
There were 47 people on White Island, the tip of an undersea volcano also known by its Indigenous Maori name Whakaari, when superheated steam erupted on Dec. 9. Most of the 25 people who survived were severely burned.
The island’s owners, brothers Andrew, James and Peter Buttle, their company Whakaari Management Ltd. and tour operators I.D. Tours NZ Ltd. and Tauranga Tourism Services Ltd. went on trial Tuesday in Auckland District Court for allegedly failing to adequately protect tourists and staff.
Prosecutor Kristy McDonald said in opening the prosecution case that the eruption at the popular tourist destination was not predictable but was foreseeable. The 20 tourists and two tour guides who died were given no warning of the risks, she said.
“They were not given the opportunity to make any informed decision about whether they wanted to take the risk of walking into the crater of an active and unpredictable volcano that had erupted as recently as 2016,” McDonald said.
“The business of tourism on Whakaari was a risky business. It involved tours to an active volcano, taking people to the heart of the crater in circumstances where no one could predict when an erupting might occur, and if an eruption did occur, those on Whakaari were likely to die or suffer very serious injury. And tragically, that risk was realized,” she added.
Of those killed, 14 were Australians, five were Americans, two were New Zealanders and one was a German.
McDonald said the company that owned the volcano failed to understand the risk, failed to consult with tour operators on the hazards, failed to ensure appropriate personal protective equipment was provided to tourists and staff and failed to provide an adequate means of evacuation.
The company left tour operators to monitor the changing risk. An eruption on April 27, 2016, occurred at night without warning when no one was on the island. That should have prompted the owner to review the risk assessment, McDonald said.
McDonald said warning tourists of the dangers “would obviously not be good for business.”
“However, profit should never come before safety,” she said.
A honeymooning U.S. couple who survived the eruption with severe burns, Matt Urey and Lauren Barham of Richmond, Virginia, are listed as the first witnesses to testify.
They were among 38 tourists who had traveled from Australia aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Ovation of the Seas and were on the volcano when it erupted.
Three helicopter tour operators pleaded guilty last week to safety breaches.
Each of the companies faces a maximum fine of 1.5 million New Zealand dollars ($927,000). Each of the brothers charged faces a maximum fine of 300,000 New Zealand dollars ($185,000).
The trial being heard by Judge Evangelos Thomas without a jury is scheduled to run for 16 weeks. | 2023-07-11T20:35:59+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-new-zealand-prosecutor-alleges-tourists-were-not-warned-before-volcano-eruption-in-2019-killed-22/ |
Accessories are arguably the most important part of any outfit. For instance, by swapping out a tote bag for a sparkly handbag and adding gold earrings, you can transition a mundane work dress into an evening dress in mere seconds. Some may not even consider an outfit complete without a carefully selected belt.
With the first month of 2023 behind us, we’re already getting a peek at the new trending fashion accessories, thanks to influencers, celebrities and runway shows. From Marc Jacobs tote bags to chunky jewelry, here are the fashion accessories we love for 2023.
In this article: Marc Jacobs The Large Tote Bag, Tocess Big Hair Claw Clips and Pavoi 14K Gold Colored Chunky Hoops.
Types of fashion accessories
Fashion accessories have the magical power to elevate an outfit and bring out the potential in a basic pair of jeans that was there all along. When accessorizing an outfit, here are the main pieces to consider:
- Bags
- Jewelry
- Hair accessories
- Hats
- Belts
- Eyewear
- Shoes
- Seasonal
How to accessorize an outfit
Consider the occasion
While the magic of accessories can work to your advantage, they can also do the opposite if you don’t accessorize your outfit based on the occasion. For example, your favorite pair of jeans can absolutely be dressed up for a night on the town by adding strappy heels and a statement clutch. But with a beanie and loafers, those same pair of jeans are better suited for a breakfast date. So before accessorizing, be sure to consider the occasion.
Choose a statement piece
Whether you’re a professional stylist or dabbling in the art of accessorizing, don’t be afraid to keep it simple. Instead of bold shoes, a large tote bag and a sherpa bucket hat, start with one statement piece. Remember, accessories are magical, and the right pieces will speak for themselves.
Create a balance
Once you know the look you’re going for and pick out a statement piece, try to create a balance with additional accessories. For example, if you already have a bedazzled hair clip or chunky earrings, balance it out with a thin necklace chain. Also, don’t feel like you need to color-coordinate all your accessories.
Best accessories for 2023
Marc Jacobs The Large Tote Bag
From Tik Tok videos to vacations to must-have accessories, Marc Jacobs The Tote Bag is taking over the internet for good reasons. The timeless style can take anyone from day to night, and this large size has ample space to carry everything needed for a day of work.
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Marc Jacobs The Medium Tote Bag
The trending Marc Jobs tote bag is available in many shapes and colors. At several inches smaller than the large size, this medium tote bag is comfortable to carry around all day and has a zip closure to protect belongings. It’s also available in several colors.
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Those looking for an affordable dupe to the fan-favorite designer tote bag will love this alternative option. Not only is it available in over 10 colors, but it also comes with a coordinating shoulder strap. Plus, the thick material won’t deform when standing up.
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As one of the most popular hair accessories of the season, claw clips are here to stay. With a soft matte rubber coating, it’s effortless to style unruly curls or sleek locks that won’t fall out. They’re also designed to style hair without adding breakage or snagging fragile ends.
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While beanies are generally a seasonal accessory, this Carhartt style has proved over and over again that it’s a trend acceptable any time of the year. Choose from over 15 colors that coordinate with any outfit or add a pop of color. The stretchable rib-knit fabric is also comfortable to wear all day or night.
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Pavoi 14K Gold Colored Chunky Hoop Earrings
Gold hoops never really go out of style, and this pair of chunky hoops are the must-have jewelry accessory of the year. They’re hypoallergenic, lead-free and nickel-free, making them ideal for all skin types. Style it with a dress for work or a pair of jeans for dinner.
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From leopard to green to beige, these beloved sunglasses are available in over 20 frame and lens color combinations to suit any style. The retro frame design is lightweight to not press on the nose but thick enough to not break. They also offer UV400 eye protection to filter and block glares.
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Don’t get caught without a few belts in your closet. With a double O-ring buckle design, this belt is classic and suitable for all occasions, from work to a casual day out. It’s made of high-quality faux leather and comes in sizes X-small to X-large to fit waists from 23 inches to 41 inches.
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Trendsmax Rectangle Initial Letter Pendant Charm
Choose to buy the pendant only and match with your favorite chain or get it with a coordinating necklace. It’s gold-plated with a shiny mirror finish that’s designed to last. Plus, the environmentally-friendly copper is nickel-free and suitable for sensitive skin.
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Since it’s fashionable and functional, this mini belt bag is a must-have accessory for 2023. Thanks to over 40 color options, you can style it with any outfit. As a bonus, the durable nylon fabric is water- and tear-resistant.
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Scrunchies aren’t just a way to put up your hair; they’re also a fashion accessory. This soft style won’t snag hair or create damage like other hair ties, and they come in a variety of cute colors.
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Both flowers and big bags are trending in 2023, making this tote a must-have accessory. It’s made of eco-friendly recycled cotton canvas and is machine-washable for convenient cleaning.
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BEIJING (AP) — A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook a lightly populated, remote part of Tajikistan early Thursday near China’s far western Xinjiang region.
It was 67 kilometers (41 miles) west of Murghob, Tajikistan, and 20 kilometers (12 miles) below ground, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Mughrob is the district capital with a population of a few thousand people high in the Pamir Mountains.
The quake was strongly felt across the border in some areas of Kashgar prefecture and Kizilsu Kyrgyz autonomous prefecture in Xinjiang, but no casualties or damage has been reported so far, state media CCTV said, citing local information officers.
China Earthquake Networks Center said the quake was 7.2 magnitude and 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep. Measurements by different agencies often differ. | 2023-02-23T21:40:34+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/ap-6-8-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-tajikistan-near-china-border/ |
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — So, the dream is still alive for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Soccer’s most prolific modern-day scorer might yet, at the age of 37 and probably playing in his last World Cup, claim the one major title to elude him in a career like no other.
It didn’t quite feel that way, though, as he walked off the field alone at Lusail Stadium, leaving the rest of the Portugal team to celebrate getting through to the quarterfinals after a 6-1 rout of Switzerland on Tuesday.
In fact, it was a rather sad sight. A veteran in decline departing the scene as his teammates — some barely half his age — continued to party.
This has been a turbulent and bruising few weeks for Ronaldo.
First came the explosive interview with Piers Morgan that shaped the start of his fifth World Cup campaign. Then the fallout, which included the termination of his contract at Manchester United.
When the tournament started, he broke a record — becoming the first male player to score at five different World Cup — and then he underwhelmed, failing to score in back-to-back games and responding to a substitution against South Korea by showing his displeasure and angering his coach.
Then came Tuesday night and the moment that might be looked back on as the start of the end of his glittering, record-breaking international career. Not only was he dropped by his national team, but the 21-year-old player who replaced him — Goncalo Ramos — scored a remarkable hat trick.
Just imagine the thoughts going through Ronaldo’s head as he trudged off the field after playing around 20 minutes as a substitute?
This was one of Portugal’s greatest wins — indeed, it was the country’ largest margin of victory in a World Cup knockout game — and it felt like Ronaldo could hardly get off the field quick enough.
So where does this leave Ronaldo? Already without a club, he is now likely to be second choice for Portugal to Ramos, who only made his Portugal debut three weeks ago.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos threw Ronaldo a lifeline, saying he’d continue to select players according to the strengths and weaknesses of the team’s opponent. But it’s unthinkable that Ramos will lose his place now for the quarterfinal match against Morocco.
“I will use what I believe is the right strategy, as I have done my entire life,” Santos said, as bullish as ever.
Tellingly, Santos praised his team for playing with “a lot of fluidity” and “as a collective.” That style is harder to forge when Ronaldo, whose mobility is just not what it was, is the sole striker.
His goal that was ruled out for offside against Switzerland was an example of a player trying to steal a few meters to compensate for his lack of pace, and it’s not the first time that has happened at this World Cup.
Meanwhile, Ramos needed just 72 minutes in his first start at a World Cup — in fact, it was his first start in international soccer — to show he might be the future. His finishing, his link-up play and his work off the ball underlined why he is being spoken of as one of the next big things in Portuguese soccer.
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes said “most people in the world had never heard about him” before the match against Switzerland.
Well, they have now, and expect Benfica to be busy fielding enquiries into a striker who has scored 21 goals for the team in 2022 and has just netted the first hat trick in a World Cup knockout stage since Tomas Skuhravy for Czechoslovakia in 1990.
While some of the top clubs might be beckoning for Ramos, Ronaldo looks to be heading for the obscurity of the Saudi Arabian league, even if that does come with an exorbitant salary.
For a man who spent last summer pushing for a move from United because he wanted to play in the Champions League, it is quite the fall.
Will he go there as a World Cup winner? Maybe, because Portugal produced a dynamic performance against Switzerland that was every bit as impressive as Brazil’s the previous night against South Korea.
And there remains that tantalizing prospect of a title match between Argentina and Portugal. One that will invariably be labeled a head-to-head between Ronaldo and his long-time rival, Lionel Messi.
But what might be eating away at the Portugal superstar, what he might have been thinking as he left the field at Lusail Stadium, is that while Messi is leading Argentina to that final frontier with goals and brilliant performances, Ronaldo is no longer the player carrying his national team.
Ronaldo might even be a burden, given the way Portugal performed without him against Switzerland.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-12-07T12:15:04+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-ronaldo-loses-portugal-spot-to-sully-world-cup-journey/ |
Southwest vows major hiring surge after rare quarterly loss
Southwest Airlines, the busiest commercial airline operating at Harry Reid International Airport, suffered a rare quarterly loss, the company reported Thursday.
But the company indicated it sees better days ahead, as it takes steps to bolster leisure and business travel, and add more pilots and other employees to its ranks.
The Dallas-based discount carrier, stung by crew shortages in recent months as a result of employees taking off work after contracting COVID-19, also said it plans to hire 1,200 pilots and 10,000 employees overall this year.
New Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, who took over for retired CEO Gary Kelly in February, said the airline has replaced around two-thirds of the 640 pilots who took early retirement in the early stages of the pandemic. Hiring pilots faster has been difficult for the airline because it also needs to hire 50-60 flight instructors as well.
To return the airline to better levels of customer service, Southwest intends to fly around 7 percent less capacity in the second quarter compared with the same period in 2019. It also is taking delivery of 114 new aircraft this year. The combination of fare increases and less flying is expected to improve Southwest’s financial fortunes in 2022.
The airline reported a net loss of $278 million, 47 cents a share, on revenue of $4.694 billion for the quarter that ended March 31. In the same period a year earlier, Southwest reported net income of $116 million, 19 cents a share, on revenue of $2.052 billion.
Effects of the omicron variant of COVID-19 and flight delays exacerbated by bad weather and crew shortages hurt January and February results, but leisure travel demand rebounded in March, company executives said.
“While the impact from the omicron variant in January and February disrupted our anticipated profit recovery in first quarter 2022, we returned to strong profitability in March 2022 on surging travel demand,” Jordan said.
“Our operational performance improved during February and March 2022 following acute staffing challenges experienced in January due to the omicron variant,” Jordan said. “We have made great progress against our hiring plans for this year, increasing our headcount by approximately 3,300 in first quarter 2022, alone, net of attrition.”
Jordan said business travel for Southwest also surpassed 2019 levels in March for the first time since the pandemic began.
To further boost business travel, the company plans to increase frequencies on shorter business routes.
The airline also is on the verge of providing a new fare tier — Wanna Get Away Plus — on its website. Customers would pay extra for new benefits, including the ability to transfer flight credits to another person for future use, more flexibility in changing confirmed same-day flights and standby travel and greater earning power with its frequent-flier Rapid Rewards points.
Southwest flew 3.76 million passengers to and from Las Vegas in the first quarter of 2022, a 94.6 percent increase over the first quarter of 2021. The company has 2.1 million seats a month flying into the Las Vegas market. It has 226 departures a day to and from 66 airports, using 21 gates at Reid International Airport.
Southwest shares, traded on the New York Stock Exchange, increased 96 cents a share, 2.1 percent, to $46.90 a share in trading a little above the daily average. After hours, shares fell 23 cents, 0.5 percent, to end at around $46.67 a share.
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First-quarter revenue and earnings for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co., the busiest commercial air carrier at Reid International Airport. (NYSE: LUV)
Revenue
1Q 2022: $4.694 billion
1Q 2021: $2.052 billion
Change: +150.9%
Net income/(loss)
1Q 2022: ($278 million)
1Q 2021: $116 million
Earnings/(Loss) per share
1Q 2022: ($0.47)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Diego woman who alleges Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sexually abused her has filed a countersuit to his defamation claim, alleging the baseball star beat her and left her bruised, according to a court filing.
Bauer has denied abusing the woman he met through social media. He sued her for defamation in April, claiming she lied about details involving their sexual encounters in order to destroy his reputation and career while enriching herself.
Major League Baseball has suspended Bauer for two years, a ruling made after Bauer sued the woman. Bauer has said he engaged in consensual rough sex with the woman but did nothing to warrant a suspension.
The woman’s battery claim filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles alleges again that Bauer punched and choked her on two occasions during sex in 2021. The Associated Press generally does not name people who claim to be victims of sexual assault.
Bauer’s attorneys released a statement Thursday pointing to a judge’s decision last year denying the woman a restraining order. The judge said she had been “materially misleading” in part of her request.
“She ‘materially misled’ the court and could not meet the lowest burden of proof in our justice system — because her claims were false,” attorneys Shawn Holley and Jon Fetterolf said. “She is being sued for defamation to be held accountable for her lies and the damage it has caused. Her countersuit is a regurgitation of her judicially disproven claims and yet another attempt … to defame Mr. Bauer and seek to profit from her lies.”
The woman’s lawsuit says her life has been “turned into a nightmare by a powerful man who mercilessly battered her and counted on facing no consequences whatsoever for his despicable conduct.” After one encounter, the woman ended up with two black eyes, according to the filing.
The lawsuit demands a jury trial and unspecified damages.
In her response to Bauer’s defamation suit, the woman denied allegations by his lawyers that she made a “false, misleading or defamatory police report” and denied she had altered or filtered photographs in requesting a restraining order in June of 2021.
The woman denied she had a plan to destroy Bauer’s reputation or career, or exploit him for money, although she admits “she was angry at Plaintiff because he had sexually assaulted her.”
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge declined to grant the restraining order. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office declined to file criminal charges against Bauer.
Bauer is also suing two media outlets for defamation over their coverage of the allegations.
Bauer is appealing his suspension by MLB. There is no timetable for a ruling.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-08-12T01:01:52+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/sports/ap-sports/trevor-bauers-accuser-files-countersuit-to-defamation-claim/ |
NEW YORK, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A middle-brain region tied to the control of emotions likely prompts females to kill their young, a new study in mice shows. With the region also present in humans, the study authors say the findings could play a similar role in better understanding infanticide by women.
Before giving birth for the first time, female mice are known to often kill others' pups. This behavior may have evolved to preserve scarce food supplies for their own future offspring, according to experts. However, most studies have focused on infanticide by adult males, and the brain mechanism behind this behavior in females has until now remained poorly understood.
Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study showed that chemically blocking the region, called the principal nucleus of the bed nucleus of stria terminalis (BNSTpr), prevented infanticide nearly 100% of the time. By contrast, when the study team artificially activated the brain region, both mothers and females without offspring killed pups in nearly all trials, attacking within a second of the stimulation. The mice rarely attacked other adults, the authors say, suggesting that the structure specifically controls aggression toward young animals.
The investigation also revealed that the BNSTpr appears to work in opposition to a brain region called the medial preoptic area (MPOA), itself known to promote mothering behavior. According to the findings, mice that had not yet reached motherhood showed high BNSTpr activity, which dampened activity in the MPOA. After the mice gave birth, however, MPOA activity ramped up, likely suppressing the infanticidal system in the process. The new mothers tended to avoid infanticide regardless of whether the pup was theirs.
"Our investigation pinpoints for the first time the brain mechanisms that we believe encourage and discourage infanticide in females," said study lead author Long Mei, PhD, a Leon Levy Foundation postdoctoral fellow in NYU Langone Health's Neuroscience Institute.
The new study, publishing online June 7 in the journal Nature, also demonstrates that the switch to maternal behaviors can be reversed by extra pressure to the BNSTpr, notes Mei.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, child abuse is the fourth leading cause of death among preschool children in the United States. Mei notes that while early studies had largely focused on potential problems in the parenting centers of the brain, experts have more recently begun to search for a separate system dedicated to infanticide and aggression against children.
For the investigation, researchers first narrowed down the most likely brain regions behind infanticidal behavior by tracking which structures were connected to the MPOA. Next, they artificially stimulated each of the resulting seven areas in live mice to determine which, if any, caused the animals to attack pups. Then, the team blocked activity in the BNSTpr, the most promising candidate remaining, to see if this would prevent infanticide.
To demonstrate that the BNSTpr and MPOA counteract each other, the study authors prepared brain slices from female rodents and activated one region while at the same time recording cell activity in the other. They also traced how activity in these structures changed as rodents reached motherhood.
"Since these two connecting regions in the middle of the brain can be found in both rodents and humans alike, our findings hint at a possible target for understanding, and perhaps even treating, mothers who abuse their children," said study senior author and neuroscientist Dayu Lin, PhD. "Maybe these cells normally remain dormant, but stress, postpartum depression, and other known triggers for child abuse may prompt them to become more active," added Lin, a professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience and Physiology at NYU Langone.
That said, Lin, also a member of NYU Langone's Neuroscience Institute, cautions that it remains unclear if the two brain regions perform the same roles in humans as they do in rodents.
She adds that the study team next plans to examine the BNSTpr and MPOA in male mice and to explore ways of turning off activity in the former region without invasive surgery.
Funding for the study was provided by National Institutes of Health grants R01HD092596, R21HD090563, R01MH101377, and U19NS107616. Additional funding was provided by the Leon Levy Foundation.
In addition to Mei and Lin, other NYU study investigators involved in the study were Rongzhen Yan, PhD; Luping Yin, PhD; and Regina Sullivan, PhD.
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SNHU will use InSpace's immersive AI-powered video platform to give students more control over their online learning environment, empowering them to make meaningful connections with their peers, staff, and professors with the click of a button: See it in action here.
SNHU President Paul LeBlanc and InSpace CEO Narine Hall said the partnership "puts community, collaboration, and relationship-building at the center of online learning."
Together, these two organizations are bringing the best of in-person learning—the fun, helpful, inspiring encounters with peers, faculty, and staff—to the virtual space. They're building robust online learning communities with wrap-around support services and better tools for real-time interactions and collaboration.
BURLINGTON, Vt., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InSpace, a groundbreaking virtual learning platform, and Southern New Hampshire University, one of the most innovative and fastest-growing institutions of higher education in the country, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership that will strengthen online learning by giving students more control over their online learning environment, empowering them to make meaningful connections with their peers, staff, and professors with the click of a button. InSpace's AI-powered, human-centered learning platform facilitates meaningful connections, conversations, and mentoring, enhancing SNHU's already world-class educational experience for students, faculty, and staff.
"At SNHU, we are committed to the success of our learners and this exciting new technology will help us as we scale our systems of care for our students by providing a level of personalization we haven't seen with any other video platform," said Paul LeBlanc, President, SNHU. "InSpace will give our students more control over their learning environment and help them build valuable social networks and lasting relationships with staff, faculty, and peers."
The multi-year strategic partnership began in September 2022 with the goal of bringing InSpace's immersive, collaborative platform to SNHU's online offerings. SNHU's pioneering leadership in online education along with Inspace's strength in human-centered technology will create a new front door experience for online learning, streamlining processes and logistics for students and staff. In the next phase, InSpace will launch new AI-powered features, including a virtual assistant that harnesses institutional knowledge to answer students' questions in real-time. If a student still needs help, with one click, they can see when someone is available, make an appointment, add it to their calendar, and join a meeting—all in one beautiful, welcoming space where it's fun to collaborate with others. An innovative Live Notes tool seamlessly captures meeting notes between students and staff and generates shared summaries and action items, so students know what to focus on and do next. Notes are archived in a centralized, searchable archive, where students can quickly find answers to their questions.
Faculty and staff can deepen their already strong relationships with students and help them build engaging learning communities. These wrap-around support services and easily accessible resources will help students focus on their learning and navigate school, work, and life's challenges with fewer distractions.
"Our work at InSpace is about making the online student experience more personal, collaborative, and joyful, and we couldn't be more excited about this partnership," said Narine Hall, CEO of InSpace. "SNHU is at the forefront of online higher education. Their work is allowing students — regardless of age, employment, or location — to learn in ways that are tailored to their lives and needs. And with InSpace, students can now experience more of those powerful 'aha' moments when learning comes to life as they build rapport with mentors or solve problems with other students. We know learners who develop meaningful connections with faculty, staff, and peers are more likely to continue with school and find success when they graduate."
"InSpace's personal, interactive platform provides a simulation of face-to-face collaboration that makes it an ideal choice for SNHU. It reflects our commitment to offering innovative, learner-centric opportunities to learners worldwide," said Travis Willard, Chief Product Officer for SNHU. "By fostering relationship-building and collaboration, we can enable learners to make valuable connections that will serve them long after graduation and set them on a path of lifelong learning."
The partnership is part of a three-year commercial contract the two entities formed to reimagine the technology stack for the next era of education. After months of collaboration, SNHU also became a minority investor in InSpace.
InSpace will offer its Shared Live Notes virtual assistant tool more widely in the fall of 2023, and universities interested in demoing the platform or bringing it to their schools can learn more at: https://inspace.chat/demo/
ABOUT INSPACE
Grounded in the neuroscience of learning, InSpace is a video collaboration platform built by educators for educators that brings online learning vividly to life. Our mission is to cultivate engaging and immersive learning experiences where people learn and create knowledge together through authentic visual, real-time collaboration. InSpace's research-informed design, created with input from more than 500 educators, gives educators and students the freedom to move around the screen and online environment, join side conversations, enter and leave visually-connected breakout rooms at any time, and collaborate effectively with peers.
ABOUT SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit institution with a 90-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 180,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 accredited undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the "Most Innovative" regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner. Learn more at www.snhu.edu.
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SYDNEY (AP) — A man who admitted killing American mathematician Scott Johnson by punching him from a cliff top at a gay meeting place in Sydney in 1988 deserves no leniency and should face the longest time in jail, the victim’s brother said Tuesday.
Scott Phillip White, 52, appeared in the New South Wales state Supreme Court for a sentencing hearing after pleading guilty to manslaughter. White had pleaded guilty to murder last year, but changed his mind and had that conviction overturned on appeal.
Johnson’s Boston-based older brother Steve Johnson said White had lost the family’s sympathy by withdrawing his confession to murder.
He and his wife Rosemary “felt some compassion because of his generous plea. Today I have no sympathy,” Steve Johnson said in a victim impact statement read out to the court.
Any gratitude the family felt was undone after White’s conviction and jail sentence were overturned on appeal, he told reporters after the hearing.
“So I am hoping the judge will give him the stiffest sentence he possibly can,” Steve Johnson said.
Manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 25 years.
White’s decision to flee the scene without calling the police had prolonged the family’s grief and loss for decades, Johnson said.
“He didn’t check on Scott. He didn’t call for help. He notified no one. He simply let Scott die,” Johnson said.
In her own statement, Rosemary Johnson spoke of her sweet, kind and gentle brother-in-law.
“You are loved, you are missed, your life mattered, and you have not been forgotten,” she said.
In the heat of an argument on Dec. 10, 1988, White said he threw a punch at Scott Johnson, 27, causing him to stagger backward and fall to his death over a cliff at North Head that was known at the time to be a meeting place for gay men.
Los Angeles-born Scott Johnson’s death was initially called a suicide, but his family pressed for further investigation. Almost three decades passed before New South Wales state police began investigating his death as a suspected gay hate crime.
Prosecutor Brett Hatfield conceded the judge overseeing the new sentence may find there was not enough evidence to show White was motivated to attack Johnson because of Johnson’s sexuality. However, Hatfield still sought a higher jail sentence, saying it was an unprovoked attack on a vulnerable individual who was naked in a remote location.
“It’s a serious example of manslaughter entailing a significant degree of criminality,” Hatfield said.
White’s lawyer Tim Game urged for leniency because of his client’s cognitive difficulties at the time of the crime as well as his dysfunctional background.
“He had just become an adult and his life was chaotic and a terrible mess,” Game said.
White will be sentenced Thursday. He had been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for murder before that conviction was overturned. | 2023-06-06T22:47:01+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/brother-of-gay-american-attacked-on-sydney-cliff-in-1988-says-killer-deserves-no-leniency/ |
UVALDE, Texas — The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has decided to suspend the Uvalde CISD Police Department "for a period of time."
Officers currently employed with Uvalde CISD will fill other roles in the district, according to a news release from the district Friday morning. The district also announced that Director of Student Services Ken Mueller has elected to retire. This comes after both Mueller and Lt. Miguel Hernandez were placed on administrative leave.
The district says they will "continue to engage with the Texas Police Chiefs Association who is conducting a Management and Organizational Review. The results of this review will guide the rebuilding of the department and the hiring of a new Chief of Police."
A report is expected to be released later this month.
Decisions concerning the UCISD police department have been pending with the results of the Texas Police Chiefs Association and JPPI Investigation. Their recent developments have reportedly "uncovered additional concerns with department operations," hence the administrative leave orders and the suspension of the department.
In the meantime, the district has requested the Texas Department of Public Safety to provide additional troopers for campus and extra-curricular activities.
"We are confident that staff and student safety will not be compromised during this transition," the district wrote.
Just this week, the former Texas Department of Public Safety trooper reportedly under investigation for her actions while responding to the Robb Elementary shooting, who was hired as a police officer for Uvalde CISD, was terminated Thursday.
Crimson Elizondo was seen in footage of the May 24 tragedy at Robb Elementary School and was one of the first troopers to arrive at the school in response to the shooting.
Families of the Robb victims took to social media Wednesday night in outrage following the report, with one parent tweeting "This is a slap in the f*ing face!!"
Uvalde families have been protesting, demanding the Uvalde CISD officers who responded to Robb to be punished.
Up until this announcement of the suspension, only Pete Arredondo, the now-former head of the district police force, faced consequences; he was fired in late August, three months to the day after he led the botched law enforcement response as incident commander. | 2022-10-08T15:44:58+00:00 | wcnc.com | https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/special-reports/uvalde-school-shooting/uvalde-cisd-suspends-the-districts-police-department-troopers-to-continue-patrolling-the-schools/273-618f7bf1-a084-40f2-a508-506df2fa6149 |
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP)Antavion Collum had 16 points in CSU Bakersfield’s 51-47 victory against CSU Northridge on Tuesday in a first-round opener of the Big West Conference Tournament.
The second half featured seven lead changes and five ties.
Collum also had six rebounds for the Roadrunners (11-21). Travis Henson scored 11 points and Cameron Smith 10.
The Matadors (7-25) were led in scoring by De’Sean Allen-Eikens, who finished with 15 points. Atin Wright added 10 points and three steals for CSU Northridge.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-03-08T11:41:19+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/scoreboard/csu-bakersfield-tops-csu-northridge-in-big-west-opener/ |
Officials investigating ‘major destruction’ to land around Lake Hartwell
HARTWELL, G.A. (FOX Carolina) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is investigating three cases of “major destruction” to the land around Lake Hartwell.
According to officials, they have seen an “unprecedented” cases of property owners illegally removing trees and vegetation along the lake’s shore.
“With increases in lakefront property sales over the last year, some people attempt to ‘stage’ their property when selling by clearing trees on public land, to improve the view of the lake,” said Hartwell Natural Resource program manager Sandy Campbell. “Doing so is not only a violation of the Shoreline Management Plan and permit conditions, but it also has an environmental effect, impacting many facets of the reservoir.”
Trees and other vegetation around the lake protect against shoreline erosion and filter run-off from private property. Without them, contaminants can harm the water quality and wildlife.
Destroying public land at Lake Hartwell can lead to fines and revocation of shoreline use.
Copyright 2022 WHNS. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-15T20:55:00+00:00 | foxcarolina.com | https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/07/15/officials-investigating-major-destruction-land-around-lake-hartwell/ |
Aden Pecana scored 21 points for Dayton as it used a big fourth quarter to down Roselle Park in Springfield.
Despite trailing 39-35 at the end of the third quarter, Dayton (4-8) came up big in the fourth as it outscored Roselle Park 26-14. Lujuan Quinones added 15 points while Jaydon Alicea had 12.
Jaiven Speights led Roselle Park (4-10) with 26 points while Chris Anderson netted 10.
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Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie could be sidelined for two months with a shoulder strain, an early blow to the defending AL Central champions.
The team said Monday night an MRI in Goodyear, Arizona, revealed a strain of his right teres major muscle (back of the shoulder). McKenzie will be shut down from throwing for two weeks and then re-evaluated.
The Guardians estimated it will be eight weeks before he's back.
McKenzie was scheduled to start Cleveland's second game in Seattle on Saturday. Now, manager Terry Francona will be forced to juggle his rotation in the first week, hardly an ideal way to begin the season.
McKenzie was removed from an exhibition start Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds after one inning when he felt tightness in his right triceps. He later described it as “a weird sensation.”
The 25-year-old McKenzie went 11-11 with a 2.96 ERA in 31 games last season, helping the Guardians pull away in their division. The right-hander struck out 190 in 191 1/3 innings. He's 18-21 with a 3.64 ERA in 60 starts over three seasons.
McKenzie missed the 2019 season with a strained muscle in his right rotator cuff while in the minor leagues.
With McKenzie going on the injured list, the Guardians are likely to recall either Xzavion Curry or Konnor Pilkington from Triple-A Columbus. Both made their major league debuts with Cleveland in 2022.
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Springer, Guerrero lead Jays to 9-2 rout of slumping Yanks
By LARRY FLEISHER
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — George Springer went 5-for-5, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the slumping New York Yankees 9-2. José Berríos bounced back from a pair of rough outings to pitch 6 2/3 effective innings. The right-hander allowed two runs on six hits, struck out nine and walked one. Playing designated hitter for the sixth straight game, leadoff batter Springer had a double and four singles. It was the fourth five-hit game of his career. Coming off Josh Donaldson’s walk-off grand slam against Tampa Bay, New York lost for the 13th time in 17 games. | 2022-08-19T05:58:19+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/2022/08/18/springer-guerrero-lead-jays-to-9-2-rout-of-slumping-yanks-2/ |
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Couple celebrates Fourth of July by welcoming quadruplets
LOS ANGELES (Gray News) - A Southern California couple celebrated the Fourth of July by welcoming quadruplets to their family.
Sara Gutovich gave birth to two girls and two boys at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Tuesday.
Hospital officials said the babies each weighed more than 4 pounds. The quadruplets were born about five weeks early so they have been moved to the neonatal intensive care unit, but staff says the babies are resting.
According to the hospital, Dr. Steven Rad delivered the quadruplets via C-section with the babies born at about 34 weeks.
Parents Sara and Jay Gutovich said they are feeling “blessed” after welcoming the quadruplets.
Hospital officials said the couple also have a 3-year-old son waiting at home for the arrival of his new siblings.
“Our team is monitoring the babies’ progress and looking forward to the day when they have grown enough to leave the hospital and go home with their family,” the hospital staff shared.
A spokesperson for Cedars-Sinai said quadruplets are extremely rare, occurring only once in every 700,000 pregnancies.
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I first joined The Daily because I liked to write, and I wanted to become a better writer. I wasn’t interested in studying journalism or communication, but at The Daily, that doesn’t matter much. The Daily accepts everyone, regardless of background or skill level; all you need to do is be willing to talk to others and hear what they have to say.
For maybe the first two years, I didn’t get to know any of the other staff members. I met my quarterly article requirements, writing a few extra pieces here and there, but until the spring of 2020 — when remote work became a thing (and not just an introverted habit of mine) — I had remained a quiet contributor to The Daily’s network of student journalists.
And then came the pandemic. With too much to think about and not a whole lot to do, I picked up pitches. Though it would have been useful to write across sections, I didn’t, instead only writing for what was then known as the Arts & Leisure section, badgering then-section editor Armon with batches and batches of crazed emails. But it paid off! When Armon graduated (and lived out my dream of being featured in The Cut), he encouraged me to apply for his job, which, oddly enough, then-Editor-In-Chief Mac agreed to. It was the nicest thing they could have done for me.
My year as arts editor was the push I needed to join The Daily’s community. Though I never met my fellow editors under Mac’s leadership face-to-face, I didn’t have to. Mac found a way to tether a group of disheartened and disconnected people together, giving them a purpose and a place that didn’t have to be tangible in order to be real. Under their guidance, I fostered my own little community of columnists, film and music critics, museum lovers, literary nerds, outdoor adventurers, and city street wanderers. It was a very happy home built out of email threads, shared docs, and Zoom calls — a true arts-o-rama.
I kept writing. That year, I covered the intersection of drag performance and democracy, atonement and accountability within prisons, wrongful convictions in the criminal system, non-romantic intimacy, dating apps in the age of escapism, and new faculty in the School of Art + Art History + Design. I also used writing as a way to grieve, sharing my experiences of moving on from college while still a student in the wake of my dad’s death. As much as I learned from the subjects of these stories, so too did I learn from the writers in my section, whose pieces did the honorable work of lending narrative voices to a time of absolute disassembly. I wanted our section to encapsulate hope and art as a mechanism for making it through — through the pandemic, loss, isolation, change in any form; I think that it did.
I’m not entirely sure how I became the editor-in-chief, but man, am I grateful. This has been a year of intense — oftentimes forced — personal growth, as I’ve learned to take responsibility for my peers and an esteemed organization. I spent last summer finding my footing and getting comfortable with the idea of people who share my age and experience level looking to me for direction. I had to overcome my passivity and the urge to let more vocal people take charge, eventually accepting that assuredness doesn’t mean that other people know what’s best — only that they feel confident enough to speak first.
Returning to the newsroom and overseeing such a headstrong, driven, and talented editorial staff was terrifying, but it also gave me perspective on why The Daily continues to be good at what it does. At every point, this year’s staff has embraced change and development, pushing themselves to succeed in new fields and to hone familiar ones. The editors, writers, photographers, contributors, and advertisers have been exceptional people to work alongside, not only because of their dedication, but because they do their work out of service to the community.
Birthdays celebrated or not, this year has aged all of us. When I look back on what we accomplished — print weeklies, Game Dailies, four weekly newsletters, themed editions, and quarterly special projects — I am proud of the newspaper, but even more grateful for the people who kept it running.
Armon, Mac, Rachel, Estey, Martina, Dylan, Jake, Josh, Anna, Madison, Diana D., Alice, and McKenna: I’m so glad I can thank (most of) you in-person these next few weeks. Without you all, things simply would not have gotten done. The limit simply does not exist on the respect and admiration I have for you all.
I can’t say if I’ve become a better writer these last four years, but I have written about topics that matter. My relationship to writing changed, but then again, so did I. In the first few months of the EIC job, I got pregnant and chose to have an abortion. I never told anyone at work, but I did find a way, once again, to grieve through writing, in an article I wrote in February on the future of abortion rights. The Daily is what constitutes my college experience, mostly because everything I’ve done at the paper is interwoven with changes experienced in my own life. Many times, I leaned on The Daily for support; I always felt it was there.
Brooke Kaufman
The Daily staff writer: Fall 2018 - Spring 2022
Arts & Leisure Editor: Fall 2020 - Spring 2021
Editor-in-Chief: Summer 2021 - Spring 2022 | 2022-06-06T03:50:31+00:00 | dailyuw.com | https://www.dailyuw.com/special_sections/grad_edition_2022/senior-goodbye-brooke-kaufman/article_3787cf72-e535-11ec-a107-df5469a81348.html |
Beyoncé has now captured more Grammy awards than any other artist, thanks to a quartet of trophies for her album RENAISSANCE. Two-thirds of the way into the evening's live telecast, she won her fourth award of the year for a total of 32 in her career, shattering the record for the most Grammys of any artist in the prize's 65-year history.
However, she failed to capture any of the evening's biggest prizes. Instead, the Grammys divided the general categories in a typical voting split. Bonnie Raitt won the song of the year prize for "Just Like That." Lizzo took song of the year for "About Damn Time." Album of the year went to Harry Styles for his album Harry's House. He also won best pop vocal album. "This is so kind," Styles said of the album of the year award, as Beyoncé gave him a standing ovation.
Coming into this year's awards, Beyoncé already owned 28 Grammys as a lead artist, though only one in the one of the awards' general categories. She had nine nominations this year, and hit the new record just after 7 PM PT, when she won best electronic/dance music album. She cried upon taking the stage, saying, "I'm just trying to receive this night." Later, she gave credit to her forbearers and inspiration, adding: "I would like to thank the queer community for your love, and for inventing the genre," referring to the house music that grounded RENAISSANCE.
Faced with years of declining and middling viewership, the Grammys hoped to amp up the dazzle this year via this bit of history-making. What the Record Academy had clearly hoped would be an earlier, big live television moment was foiled by urban sprawl. A half an hour into the show, Beyoncé — who was reportedly late to the awards thanks to LA traffic — tied the all-time record for most Grammys won when she and a team of co-writers won best R&B song for "Cuff It." The iconic musician and composer Nile Rogers, one of the co-writers on "Cuff It," accepted the award for best R&B song on the team's behalf along with another of its co-writers, The-Dream. The previous Grammy record of 31 wins was a feat set by the late Hungarian-born classical conductor Georg Solti.
Several of the other nine contenders for album of the year had to be satisfied with other awards. At the beginning of her acceptance speech for her win for record of the year for "About Damn Time, Lizzo said, "Let me tell you something, Adele and I are just having a great time here." (Adele took home took home best pop solo performance for her song "Easy on Me.") Lizzo also paid tribute to Beyoncé, noting that she had skipped school in fifth grade to go hear the megastar perform.
Kendrick Lamar took home the Grammy for best rap album for his Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers; during the afternoon ceremony, Lamar also picked up Grammys for best rap performance and best rap song, both for "The Heart Part 5."
Another artist who challenged Styles for album of the year, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, opened the show with a performance of songs from his album Un Verano Sin Ti, which dominated streaming services last year and won him the prize for best música urbana album.
In a throwback to a very particular kind of Grammy-voter favorite, the gifted young jazz vocalist Samara Joy won the award for best new artist. The 23-year-old cried through her whole acceptance speech, marveling that she won one of the Grammy's biggest prizes "just by being myself."
A brand-new honor called best song for social change was given to Iranian musician Shervin Hajipour for his protest song "Baraye," which was written in solidarity with Iran's "Woman, life, freedom" movement, and gained worldwide fans on social media. Hajipour is currently incarcerated in Tehran's notorious Evin prison; the award was presented by First Lady Jill Biden.
Biden also presented the award for song of the year to Bonnie Raitt, who looked shellshocked to win this year's prize for songwriting; she had been up against other writers as Beyoncé, Lizzo, Steve Lacy, Kendrick Lamar and Adele. "I don't write a lot of songs," said Raitt.
In another history-making moment, 2023 marked the first time that either an openly non-binary person or an openly transgender woman won a Grammy. Both glass ceilings were smashed when Sam Smith and Kim Petras were awarded best pop duo/group performance for their song "Unholy." (Musician Wendy Carlos won three Grammys in 1970 for her album Switched-On Bach, but she was not yet living publicly as a woman at that point.)
At the so-called Grammy "premiere" show, the pre-telecast ceremony in which the Recording Academy handed out nearly 80 awards. Among that sprawling array of prizes, actress Viola Davis became an EGOT — the proud possessor of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards — Sunday afternoon when she won a Grammy for the audiobook version of her memoir, Finding Me.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
Apple released two securityreports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn’t receive wide attention outside of tech publications.
Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get “full admin access” to the device. That would allow intruders to impersonate the device’s owner and subsequently run any software in their name, said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security.
Security experts have advised users to update affected devices — the iPhone6S and later models; several models of the iPad, including the 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2; and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey. The flaw also affects some iPod models.
Apple did not say in the reports how, where or by whom the vulnerabilities were discovered. In all cases, it cited an anonymous researcher.
Commercial spyware companies such as Israel’s NSO Group are known for identifying and taking advantage of such flaws, exploiting them in malware that surreptitiously infects targets’ smartphones, siphons their contents and surveils the targets in real time.
NSO Group has been blacklisted by the U.S. Commerce Department. Its spyware is known to have been used in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America against journalists, dissidents and human rights activists.
Security researcher Will Strafach said he had seen no technical analysis of the vulnerabilities that Apple has just patched. The company has previously acknowledged similarly serious flaws and, in what Strafach estimated to be perhaps a dozen occasions, has noted that it was aware of reports that such security holes had been exploited. | 2022-08-19T21:02:43+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/apple-warns-of-security-flaw-for-iphones-ipads-and-macs/ |
Chas McCormick hit a two-run homer and added a two-run single to help the Houston Astros to a 5-1 victory at Minnesota Sunday.
Astros 5, Twins 1 -- box via MLB.com
McCormick's homer, his second of the season, came off Twins starter Tyler Mahle.
Here's video of the homer, a shot to the opposite field on a 1-2 pitch which gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in the top of the third.
Leadoff hitter Chas McCormick. pic.twitter.com/wovloLW8dK
— Houston Astros (@astros) April 9, 2023
And here's video of McCormick's two-run single, also against Mahle, giving Houston a 4-1 lead in the fifth.
CHAS! CHAS! CHAS! pic.twitter.com/xHw3Bj0ede
— Houston Astros (@astros) April 9, 2023
For the season, McCormick is batting .259 (7 for 27), has an on-base percentage of .355 and a slugging percentage of .519. He has seven RBIs and is 3-for-3 on stolen-base attempts. | 2023-04-10T12:03:50+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/sports/mlb/millersville-grad-chas-mccormicks-homer-4-rbis-lead-astros-to-win-vs-twins-video/article_7601ea0a-d78b-11ed-88ef-fbbddbdd4884.html |
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski about Poland's support of Ukraine, and its call for more military aid in the war against Russia.
Copyright 2023 NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski about Poland's support of Ukraine, and its call for more military aid in the war against Russia.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-02-03T13:34:06+00:00 | klcc.org | https://www.klcc.org/npr-world-news/npr-world-news/2023-02-03/ukraine-needs-more-support-even-though-russia-has-fought-poorly-polish-diplomat-says |
Influencers, creators, and publishers earn affiliate commission on products of their choice using Shoppable's Universal Checkout, a multi-retailer shopping cart within Instant Shop
NEW YORK , Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E-commerce innovator, Shoppable®, today, released Instant Shop to the general public in a full production public beta launch. People can monetize their influence with a personalized e-commerce shop, curating products from their favorite brands and retailers.
Instant Shop owners have the total freedom to select from a product catalog of over 200 million products (processed and shipped by Shoppable's merchant partners). Brand sponsorship is not necessary.
Shopping, itself, is easy and enjoyable—the core mission of Shoppable®.
Heather Marie Udo, the founder, and CEO of Shoppable®, shares, "Shoppers love Instant Shop with its interactive features like 'Shop the Look' TikTok videos. Uploaded TikToks can be made Shoppable® via a 1-click shopping bag icon. Clicking it opens a cart where all the products, showcased in the video, can be purchased within Instant Shop's Universal Checkout. It makes social shopping both streamlined and fun."
Shoppable's groundbreaking checkout produces a frictionless shopping experience. Shoppers can buy multiple products, from multiple retailers, in one single transaction. Billing and shipping information only needs to be entered once.
There is no bouncing of shoppers to various retailer sites. They purchase at their point of inspiration, since Universal Checkout brings the cart to the consumer. Product pricing and availability are provided before clicking the "Buy" button.
The result is higher conversions and order values as a shopper can build a basket full of an influencer's recommended products.
Customer journey analytics are collected. This gives Instant Shop owners the insight to optimize their product offerings and improve sales. Selling can start in 30 minutes or less due to the user-friendly setup. The personal account license, for individuals, is free.
Learn more here.
About Shoppable®
Shoppable is an e-commerce platform that enables commerce experiences & insights. The company has modernized affiliate marketing by removing the need to redirect shoppers to external websites for completing purchases. Shoppable® holds three U.S. patents for its Universal Checkout technology, which minimizes friction in the buying process via embeddable multiple-retailer checkout capabilities. It allows brands, media companies, advertisers, publishers, influencers, creators, and nonprofits to bring the checkout experience anywhere that a consumer discovers or engages with products online.
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Experienced Specialty Manufacturing Investor Exits Another Successful Investment
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in promising midmarket companies, announced the sale of portfolio company Nekoosa, a leading manufacturer of specialty paper and film products used in the graphics and commercial print markets. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, Nekoosa produces a comprehensive suite of specialty engineered materials in four key product areas: application and pressure sensitive tapes used to protect and transfer graphics onto surfaces such as store window and commercial vehicles; synthetic papers that offer a digitally printable tear-and-water-proof alternative to lamination; sheeted digital and offset grade carbonless paper; and extruded film products used in wall panel, credit card, and lighting applications. Through a network of more than 1,000 global distributor partners, Nekoosa serves a highly diverse base of more than 70,000 commercial print and graphics shops in 65 countries.
"Nekoosa has an outstanding management team and culture that puts its customers and employees first," said Sentinel Partner Scott Perry. "Nekoosa is the leading brand in the application tapes and carbonless paper categories. We were very fortunate to partner with Paul Charapata, Bob Beckwith, and the rest of the Nekoosa team, and we wish them continued success."
"I am extremely proud of what Nekoosa has achieved during our partnership with Sentinel," says Paul Charapata, Nekoosa's CEO. "We successfully navigated the pandemic, integrated accretive add-ons, expanded the product portfolio, and positioned the brand for continued growth. Sentinel was a tremendous partner."
Sentinel has made a number of investments in specialty manufacturing businesses like Nekoosa. Other such investments include Chase Doors (manufacturer of high-quality, made-to-order specialty door systems), ECM Industries (manufacturer and supplier of electrical products), Holley (designer, manufacturer, and marketer of specialty automotive aftermarket performance products), and Spinrite (manufacturer and marketer of craft yarn products). Over the past 12 months, Sentinel has acquired RefrigiWear (manufacturer of protective industrial workwear) and The Recreational Group (manufacturer and distributor of premium synthetic turf products for landscape, sports, commercial, and specialty applications).
Sentinel specializes in buying and building midmarket businesses in the United States and Canada in partnership with management. Sentinel targets aerospace and defense, business services, consumer, distribution, food and restaurants, franchising, healthcare, and industrial businesses. Sentinel invests in management buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, going-private transactions, and structured equity investments of established businesses with EBITDA of up to $80 million. Sentinel also invests in special situations, including balance sheet restructurings, operational turnarounds, and minority junior capital solutions. For more information about Sentinel, visit www.sentinelpartners.com.
Nekoosa is a leading provider of specialty engineered papers and films for the graphics and commercial print markets. Nekoosa's expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities, with a product offering that includes application tapes, specialty synthetic papers, carbonless papers, and capping films. For more information, please visit http://www.nekoosa.com/.
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Neal Brown took himself out of the equation after West Virginia’s offense struggled last season.
West Virginia sure could use Harrell’s help. The Mountaineers were eighth in total offense in the Big 12 with an average of 371 yards and scored the second-fewest touchdowns.
“He’s brought a different energy about him,” Brown said. “He’s confident without being arrogant. He’s extremely humble. It helps that he was a great player in this league, and I think that gets the players’ attention on your current roster but also in recruiting. He’s been able to have success with different types of players and different types of offenses.”
Harrell is being reunited with quarterback JT Daniels, who played one half at USC as a sophomore under Harrell in the 2019 opener before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Daniels announced in April that he was transferring to West Virginia from national champion Georgia, where he went 7-0 as a starter but lost his starting job last season.
Daniels is among four quarterbacks hoping to earn the starting job and replace two-year starter Jarret Doege, who entered the transfer portal in the offseason.
West Virginia, which has 33 new players on its roster, opens the season Sept. 1 at No. 17 Pittsburgh.
BROWN’S PIVOTAL YEAR
Brown is 17-18 with one winning season and has finished no better than a tie for fifth in the Big 12, so this could be a pivotal year for his job security. And it won’t be easy with four ranked teams on the schedule. Another sub.-500 record would give West Virginia its worst stretch since four straight losing seasons under Frank Cignetti Sr. from 1976-79.
If there’s anything to get Brown back in impatient fans’ good graces, a win over the Mountaineers’ biggest rival in the season opener would be a start. The Backyard Brawl last was played in 2011 in the teams’ final season in the Big East.
“It’s been a great carrot for our guys as we’ve gone through winter, through spring ball, now through summer workouts to know that, man, we’ve got not only a game to look forward to but it’s a rivalry game that’s going to be in prime time,” Brown said.
OFFENSE IN FLUX
West Virginia has all five starters back on the offensive line but lost three of its top five receivers to the transfer portal. Back are Bryce Ford-Wheaton and Sam James, who combined for 1,080 yards and eight touchdowns.
West Virginia also is thin at running back. Tony Mathis takes over after leading rusher Leddie Brown entered the NFL draft. Mathis ran for 327 yards and four scores a year ago. His two backups have a combined two carries in college.
DEFENSE REVAMP
West Virginia lost its top five tacklers. The addition of former Syracuse linebacker Lee Kpogba could help stem the departure of leading tackler Josh Chandler-Semedo. Returning defensive linemen Dante Stills and Taijh Alston combined for 12 sacks last season. The secondary, anchored by cornerback Charles Woods, added numerous transfers. The Mountaineers are thin in experience at safety and could get some help from North Dakota State transfer Jasir Cox.
“The pieces that are there, we really like,” said defensive coordinator Jordan Lesley.
PUNT RETURNS
Brown wants improvement on punt returns after West Virginia averaged 3.1 yards per attempt, which was last in the Big 12, and fumbled away two punts last season, one of which led to an Oklahoma State touchdown.
THE SCHEDULE
After playing Pitt, West Virginia has other Thursday night games Sept. 22 at Virginia Tech and at home Oct. 13 against No. 10 Baylor. Other ranked opponents include Nov. 12 at home against No. 9 Oklahoma and Nov. 26 at No. 12 Oklahoma State. The home and league opener is Sept. 10 against Kansas.
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