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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As bullets tore through a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and wounding many more, one patron who’d been partying moments before rushed into action, grabbing a handgun from the suspect, hitting him with it and pinning him down until police arrived just minutes later.
He was one of at least two customers who police and city officials credit with stopping the gunman and limiting the bloodshed in Saturday night’s shooting at Club Q. The violence pierced the cozy confines of an entertainment venue that has long been a cherished safe spot for the LGBTQ community in the conservative-leaning city.
“Had that individual not intervened this could have been exponentially more tragic,” Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers told The Associated Press.
Police identified the alleged gunman as 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich, who was in custody and being treated for injuries.
A law enforcement official said the suspect used an AR-15-style semiautomatic weapon in the attack, but a handgun and additional ammunition magazines also were recovered. The official could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Club Q on its Facebook page thanked the “quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack.” Investigators were still determining a motive and whether to prosecute it as a hate crime, said El Paso County District Attorney Michael Allen. Charges against the suspect will likely include first-degree murder, he said.
Already questions were being raised about why authorities didn’t seek to take Aldrich’s guns away from him in 2021, when he was arrested after his mother reported he threatened her with a homemade bomb and other weapons. Though authorities at the time said no explosives were found, gun control advocates are asking why police didn’t try to trigger Colorado’s “red flag” law, which would have allowed authorities to seize the weapons his mother says he had. There’s also no public record prosecutors ever moved forward with felony kidnapping and menacing charges against Aldrich.
Of the 25 injured at Club Q, at least seven were in critical condition, authorities said. Some were hurt trying to flee, and it was unclear if all of them were shot, a police spokesperson said. Suthers said there was “reason to hope” all of those hospitalized would recover.
The shooting rekindled memories of the 2016 massacre at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, that killed 49 people. Colorado has experienced several mass killings, including at Columbine High School in 1999, a movie theater in suburban Denver in 2012 and at a Boulder supermarket last year.
It was the sixth mass killing this month and came in a year when the nation was shaken by the deaths of 21 in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Authorities were called to Club Q at 11:57 p.m. Saturday with a report of a shooting, and the first officer arrived at midnight.
Joshua Thurman said he was in the club with about two dozen other people and was dancing when the shots began. He initially thought it was part of the music, until he heard another shot and said he saw the flash of a gun muzzle.
Thurman, 34, said he ran with another person to a dressing room where someone already was hiding. They locked the door, turned off the lights and got on the floor but could hear the violence unfolding, including the gunman getting beaten up, he added.
“I could have lost my life — over what? What was the purpose?” he said as tears ran down his cheeks. “We were just enjoying ourselves. We weren’t out harming anyone. We were in our space, our community, our home, enjoying ourselves like everybody else does.”
Detectives were examining whether anyone had helped the suspect before the attack, Police Chief Adrian Vasquez said. He said patrons who intervened during the attack were “heroic” and prevented more deaths.
Club Q is a gay and lesbian nightclub that features a drag show on Saturdays, according to its website. Club Q’s Facebook page said planned entertainment included a “punk and alternative show” preceding a birthday dance party, with a Sunday all-ages drag brunch.
Drag events have become a focus of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and protests recently as opponents, including politicians, have proposed banning children from them, falsely claiming they’re used to “groom” children.
To substantiate a hate-crime charge against Aldrich, prosecutors would have to prove he was motivated by the victims’ actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. So far, the suspect has not been cooperative in interviews with investigators and has not given them clear insight yet about the motivation for the attack, according to the official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
President Joe Biden said that while the motive for the shootings was not yet clear, “we know that the LGBTQI+ community has been subjected to horrific hate violence in recent years.”
“Places that are supposed to be safe spaces of acceptance and celebration should never be turned into places of terror and violence,” he said. “We cannot and must not tolerate hate.”
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who became the first openly gay man to be elected a U.S. governor in 2018, called the shooting “sickening.”
“My heart breaks for the family and friends of those lost, injured and traumatized,” Polis said.
A makeshift memorial sprang up Sunday near the club, with flowers, a stuffed animal, candles and a sign saying “Love over hate” next to a rainbow-colored heart.
Seth Stang was buying flowers for the memorial when he was told that two of the dead were his friends. The 34-year-old transgender man said it was like having “a bucket of hot water getting dumped on you. … I’m just tired of running out of places where we can exist safely.”
Ryan Johnson, who lives near the club and was there last month, said it was one of only two nightspots for the LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs. “It’s kind of the go-to for pride,” the 26-year-old said of the club.
Colorado Springs, a city of about 480,000 located 70 miles (112 kilometers) south of Denver, is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Olympic Training Center, as well as Focus on the Family, a prominent evangelical Christian ministry that lobbies against LGBTQ rights. The group condemned the shooting and said it “exposes the evil and wickedness inside the human heart.”
In November 2015, three people were killed and eight wounded at a Planned Parenthood clinic in the city when authorities say a gunman targeted the clinic because it performed abortions.
The shooting came during Transgender Awareness Week and just at the start of Sunday’s International Transgender Day of Remembrance, when events around the world are held to mourn and remember transgender people lost to violence.
Since 2006, there have been 523 mass killings and 2,727 deaths as of Nov. 19, according to The Associated Press/USA Today database on mass killings in the U.S.
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Bedayn is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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Associated Press reporters Colleen Slevin in Denver, Michael Balsamo in Washington, Jamie Stengle in Dallas, Jeff McMillan in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Matthew Brown in Billings, Montana, contributed.
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2022-11-21T06:07:32+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/patrons-in-gay-club-shooting-hit-gunman-with-his-own-weapon/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa (AP) — The best way to bag groceries is to create walls with boxes while grouping similar items so they all go together. That is, unless there are bottles, which may break when are placed side-by-side.
These are the recommendations of Nolan McGregor -- and he should know.
The 20-year-old Sergeant Bluff Fareway employee and Western Iowa Tech student scored a first-place finish at the Iowa Grocery Industry Association’s 35th annual Iowa Best Bagger competition, held Aug. 12 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
“The Iowa Best Bagger Contest spotlights talented Iowans and the grocery industry in a very positive way,” Iowa Grocery Industry Association president Michelle Hurd said. “Grocery baggers play an important role when it comes to creating a positive shopping experience for customers.”
Beating out 14 other individuals in a contest that involved speed, item arrangement, weight distribution and overall appearance, McGregor earned himself a trophy, a $500 cash prize and the title of “Iowa’s Best Bagger.”
More important, he will now be able to compete at the National Best Bagger competition in Las Vegas in February 2023.
This is remarkable for McGregor, who began working at Fareway at age 14 when his mother told him he needed to find a job.
“I’ve been at Fareway through my high school years at Sergeant Bluff-Luton and, now, my college years at Western Iowa Tech Community College,” he told the Sioux City Journal.
Set to graduate in December with a business management degree, McGregor wants to continue working at Fareway at the corporate level.
“I figure the grocery industry is pretty stable,” he explained. “After all, everyone has to eat.”
No two days are ever the same in a grocery store.
“You never know if you’ll be working on a freezer or checking people out in the express lane,” McGregor said. “A person wears a lot of hats around here.”
Indeed, he said cooperation can go a long way.
“A cashier and a bagger will often work as part of a team,” McGregor explained. “A cashier will group things that need to be together while a bagger puts them into the appropriate bags.”
A good rule of thumb is that plastic bags allow a bagger to go faster while paper sacks allow him to be neater. Reusable bags are an excellent middle-of-the-road option.
Even though he entered the Iowa Best Bagger contest, McGregor never thought of winning.
“Some of the other contestants were timing themselves and practicing before the night before,” he said. “I didn’t do any of that.”
Instead, McGregor relied on instinct as well as on the knowledge he had gained over the past six years.
“A good bagger is always thinking,” he said. “He’ll see what’s coming his way and plans accordingly.”
So, will McGregor be practicing prior to his appearance at next year’s National Best Bagger competition?
“I don’t know,” he said modestly. “I will be representing the entire state of Iowa. Maybe I should be taking the contest a bit more seriously.”
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2022-09-03T06:29:51+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Sergeant-Bluff-student-is-Iowa-s-top-supermarket-17410896.php
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Yext, Inc. ("Yext") (NYSE: YEXT) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 4, 2021 and March 8, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Yext, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Yext includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Yext's revenue and earnings were significantly deteriorating because of, among other things, poor sales execution and performance, as well as COVID-19 related disruptions; (ii) accordingly, Yext was unlikely to meet consensus estimates for its full year fiscal 2022 financial results and fiscal 2023 outlook; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 16, 2022
Aggrieved Yext investors only have until August 16, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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2022-08-15T10:44:36+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/15/class-action-alert-law-offices-vincent-wong-remind-yext-investors-lead-plaintiff-deadline-august-16-2022/
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LEXINGTON, Va. – A murder of a female runner has the running community on edge.
A local organization is opening a safer space for runners tie their laces and head out on the trail, this time, for more than just a quick run.
Lexington’s Hull’s Drive-In offers more than just your typical movie and popcorn – the facility recently installed a fitness trail around the perimeter of the property.
While walking around the trail, users will notice numbered stations encouraging them to stop and complete an exercise, like jumping jacks or squats.
The idea is a result of a partnership with Flex Fitness and was made possible by a Carilion health grant.
“That’s a way the community can come out here and use the facility even when we aren’t open for drive-in movies. A good safe place to walk and get some fitness in that doesn’t cost anything,” said Executive Director, Lauren Summers.
The trail is free and open to the public.
Beginning this weekend, a professional trainer will be on site on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
For runner’s safety tips, you can read this article.
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2022-09-08T04:32:24+00:00
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wsls.com
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https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/09/07/hulls-drive-in-creates-fitness-trail-for-a-free-safe-place-to-exercise/
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Lubbock-Cooper hires Jaden Isler as girls basketball coach to replace Kyle Lovorn
The Lubbock-Cooper girls basketball team has its next head coach.
Three weeks after Kyle Lovorn announced his resignation, Lubbock-Cooper ISD announced Jaden Isler as the Lady Pirates' leader Tuesday via social media. Lovorn, the reigning Lone Star Varsity Girls Basketball Coach of the Year, completed his seventh season by leading Cooper to its first state championship game in March.
A Cooper player's parents accused Lovorn of an altercation with their daughter March 24 and filed charges the same day. The Lubbock County district attorney's office confirmed it is reviewing the case, but a decision on pursuing charges has not been made.
In a handwritten note on personalized stationery shared with the Avalanche-Journal, Lovorn apologized for "putting (the player) in an uncomfortable situation."
"I am fully aware of my actions and take full responsibility for them," Lovorn wrote. "… This type of behavior will not be repeated moving forward."
Lovorn did not respond to requests seeking comment in early June.
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Isler had accepted a job at Midland Christian and was announced as its girls basketball coach May 16, but then took the offer from Lubbock-Cooper.
Isler is a Clovis, New Mexico, native. He coached Elida to four consecutive New Mexico state championships and was the 2018 USA Today Sports New Mexico Girls Coach of the Year, per Midland Christian.
The release said Isler led the boys basketball team at his alma mater, Clovis High, for one season before joining MGBasketball, a private basketball training business.
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2023-06-29T15:45:54+00:00
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lubbockonline.com
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https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/06/29/lubbock-cooper-hires-girls-basketball-coach-jaden-isler-replace-kyle-lovorn/70365813007/
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G FUEL Brimstone Will be Available as a Collector's Box and Tub at GFUEL.com for a Limited Time
NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL is pleased to announce that its second partnership with Edmund McMillen's The Binding of Isaac, G FUEL Brimstone, is now available for pre-order in a Collector's Box and Tub at GFUEL.com while supplies last!
"When G FUEL asked me to do a Brimstone-flavored energy drink due to how stupidly successful our Isaac's Tears flavor was last year, I was all, 'let me get this straight: You want to flavor a drink after demonic blood vomit?!' But no one responded because I was just alone in my office staring at a computer screen," said McMillen. "Then I emailed them back saying 'sure!' And I'm sure excited to see what everyone thinks of the most evil flavor they have released yet!"
Would you sell your soul for Brimstone? Now there's no need when you use the all-new G FUEL Brimstone! You don't need to make a Devil Deal to obtain this sweet, tart and devilishly delicious synergy of Raspberry and Cranberry! What synergies will you find with this flavor?
The limited-edition Brimstone Collector's Box comes with an exclusive "The Binding of Isaac's Four Souls" card so you recharge and deal some damage on the tabletop!
Each 40-serving Tub of G FUEL Brimstone is sugar free and loaded with antioxidants from 18 different fruit extracts. Each serving has only 15 calories and contains 140 mg of caffeine.
"Launching Isaac's Tears was a bloody good time, so we were eager to keep our Binding of Isaac celebration going with a delicious flavor combination based on one of the coolest items in the game," said G FUEL Founder and CEO Cliff Morgan. "As they say, 'Always take Brimstone!'"
Grab the new G FUEL Brimstone Collector's Box and Tub, now at GFUEL.com!
About G FUEL
G FUEL provides fans with a game-changing, performance-driven alternative to standard energy drink products. With an ever-expanding, sugar-free product lineup that includes a powdered Energy Formula, ready-to-drink cans, powdered Hydration Formula and Sparkling Hydration bottles, G FUEL has firmly established itself as a market leader in the energy drink industry.
With more than 344,000 5-star Shopper Approved Ratings, a shipping network that spans over 125 countries, a nationwide retail campaign, and a global social media footprint of over 1 billion followers, G FUEL maintains the industry's largest and most passionate community of fans, customers, content creators, and partners. Content creators and partners include the likes of Ninja, MoistCr1TiKaL, Sentinels Esports, NoisyButters, PewDiePie, Mikal Bridges, Michael Dickson, Summit1G, Activision, SEGA of America, Capcom®, EA, Bethesda Game Studios, Warner Bros., VIZ Media, Rare Ltd., Disney, Lucasfilm, Sony Pictures, The Tetris Company and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
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2023-03-24T21:35:45+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2023/03/24/g-fuel-edmund-mcmillen-charge-up-with-new-binding-isaac-energy-drink-flavor-brimstone/
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An Olean man faces murder and manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a pedestrian Sunday, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office said.
Scott A. Carlson, 48, of Happy Hollow Road, was arraigned in Olean City Court and remanded to the county jail, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
A 42-year-old Olean woman, whose name has not been released, was struck on Seneca Avenue.
Carlson is accused of driving a pickup that hit the woman and fled the scene, the Sheriff's Office said. The news release did not include what time she was hit.
He was charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
No further details were released.
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2023-05-22T14:22:49+00:00
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buffalonews.com
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https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-charged-with-murder-manslaughter-in-death-of-olean-pedestrian/article_95df2410-f8a0-11ed-8ba9-4bd7fe30ab86.html
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(The Hill) – Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) declined to concede governor race to Democrat Katie Hobbs Thursday, raising concerns about the election process.
The Associated Press and other outlets projected that Hobbs won the race on Monday. But Lake indicated she is assembling a legal team that is “collecting evidence and data” pertaining to the electoral process.
“Rest assured, I have assembled the best and brightest legal team and we are exploring every avenue to correct the many wrongs that have been done this past week,” Lake said in a video address posted Thursday morning. “I’m doing everything in my power to right these wrongs.”
On multiple occasions, Lake, a Trump-backed candidate, sidestepped questions about whether she would accept the results of her election.
Since Election Day, Lake has called election officials “incompetent,” and shortly after Hobbs was projected as the winner, Lake tweeted: “Arizonans know BS when they see it.”
Lake on Thursday pointed to printing malfunctions in Maricopa County, the state’s most populous county that includes Phoenix, calling it “unforgivable” and claiming voters were disenfranchised.
Seventy of the county’s 223 voting centers early on Election Day used printers that churned out ballots with ink that was too light for tabulation machines to read, election officials said.
Voters could wait in line until the issue was fixed, cast a ballot at another vote center or deposit their original ballot in a separate, secure box that was sent to the county’s central facility for tabulation.
County election officials have repeatedly pushed back on Lake’s allegations, saying no one was denied an opportunity to vote and indicated the issue impacted less than 7 percent of Election Day ballots.
The Lake campaign and Republican groups called for an extension of in-person voting on Election Day in the county just before polls closed, but a state judge rejected the motion, saying he had seen no evidence that a voter was unable to cast a ballot.
“The good news is election administration has built in redundancies — backup plans when things don’t go as planned,” Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Bill Gates (D) and Vice Chairman Clint Hickman (R) said in a joint statement last week.
“This enables all valid votes to count even if technology, on occasion, fails,” the statement continued. “Voters impacted by the printer issue had several ways to cast their ballot yesterday, including dropping their completed ballot into a secure box (door 3) on site. Those ballots will be verified as legitimate and then tabulated.”
Some of Lake’s claims were also endorsed by former President Trump, who formally entered the 2024 presidential contest on Tuesday. Lake endorsed Trump in the race.
Lake on Thursday also attacked Hobbs, who serves as Arizona’s secretary of state, for declining to recuse herself from this year’s election proceedings.
Hobbs’s office oversees the certification of elections, while counties handle ballots and submit their tabulations to the office.
Allie Bones, Hobbs’s deputy, told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Monday that the office will never touch ballots from the election.
But Bones added that Hobbs will fulfill a “ministerial act” of signing paperwork signing off on the statewide canvass alongside the signatures of the state’s Republican governor and attorney general.
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2022-11-18T00:38:09+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/kari-lake-declines-to-concede-says-shes-assembling-legal-team/
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In back-and-forth battle, Century tops Thunder Ridge 62-60 in a close contest
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) - The Century Diamondbacks and Thunder Ridge Titans dueled on the hardwood Wednesday, and Century came out on top 62-60 with a late basket in the final minute.
The Diamondbacks and Titans went back-and-forth all game long, at one point trading three-pointers late in the first half across multiple possessions.
But the dagger came in the final minute, as Century hit a game-winning layup with the game tied to clinch the victory.
Next up, both teams host Boise-area squads Friday night. Century takes on Timberline while Thunder hosts Mountain View, both at 7:30 p.m.
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2022-12-01T04:40:15+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/11/30/in-back-and-forth-battle-century-tops-thunder-ridge-62-60-in-a-close-contest/
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- AK112 has now been granted three Breakthrough Therapy Designations for NSCLC
- The only drug candidate granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for I-O Resistance NSCLC in China
HONG KONG, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Biopharma (9926. HK) ("Akeso") announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for Ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, AK112) combined with docetaxel for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) patients who failed to respond to prior PD-(L)1 inhibitor combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy. This is the third BTD for AK112 for use with NSCLC patients, and AK112 is the only drug candidate granted BTD for PD-(L)1 resistant lung cancer treatment in China.
The three BTDs of AK112 comprise:
- AK112 combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients who have failed to respond to EGFR-TKI treatment, which has completed Phase III clinical trials patient enrollment.
- AK112 as the first-line treatment for locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients with positive PD-L1 expression, which has entered into Phase III clinical trials.
- AK112 combined with docetaxel for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients who failed to respond to prior PD-(L)1 inhibitor combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy, which is the only drug candidate granted BTD for PD-(L)1 resistant lung cancer treatment in China.
Breakthrough Therapy Designations aim to accelerate development and regulatory review of new drugs to treat severe diseases which show encouraging preliminary clinical results. These drugs need to demonstrate a significant improvement in clinical endpoints over existing therapies, or fulfill unmet medical needs. Akeso believes that these three designations of AK112 for NSCLC will accelerate the R&D and marketing progress of AK112 in China.
PD-1/L1 monoclonal antibody combined with platinum-based chemotherapy is the standard of care for first-line therapy for patients with advanced NSCLC. However, the majority of patients do not benefit from the treatment or may relapse after a period of response, highlighting the need for more effective treatment. However, there are currently no immunotherapy regimens approved for NSCLC patients who failed to respond to prior PD-(L)1 inhibitor combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy.
Immunotherapy plus anti-angiogenesis therapy has proven its combined advantages in previous studies worldwide. Lung cancer is one of the mainstream exploration areas of this therapy. AK112 can potentially simultaneously block PD-1 and VEGF targets, and has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and promising anti-tumor efficacy in recent studies conducted by the Company. AK112 is expected to provide a valuable option for NSCLC patients to overcome immunotherapy resistance antibody therapy.
ABOUT IVONESCIMAB (PD-1/VEGF BI-SPECIFIC ANTIBODY, AK112)
Ivonescimab is a first-in-class and the first to enter phase III clinical trial PD-1/VEGF bi-specific antibody independently developed by Akeso Biopharma. Engineered with our unique Tetrabody technology, Ivonescimab blocks PD-1 binding to PD-L1 and PD-L2, and blocks VEGF binding to VEGF receptors. PD-1 antibody combined with VEGF blocking agents have shown robust efficacy in various tumor types (including renal cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma). In view of the co-expression of VEGF and PD-1 in the tumor microenvironment, Ivonescimab, as a single agent to block these two targets, may block these two pathways more effectively and enhance the antitumor activity, as compared to combination therapy.
Currently, Akeso is conducting a phase III clinical trial of AK112 monotherapy versus Pembrolizumab monotherapy as the first-line treatment for NSCLC patients with positive PD-L1 expression. In addition, a phase III clinical trial of AK112 plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy in EGFR mutated advanced non-squamous NSCLC that failed in prior EGFR-TKI therapy is ongoing. AK112 has started multiple clinical trials for various stages treatment of indications including non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.
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2022-11-14T00:58:24+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2022/11/14/akesos-ivonescimab-pd-1vegf-bispecific-antibody-ak112-granted-breakthrough-therapy-designation-i-o-resistance-nsclc-patients-china/
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FDA orders all Juul electronic cigarettes removed from US market
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
The action is part of a sweeping effort by the Food and Drug Administration to bring scientific scrutiny to the multibillion-dollar vaping industry after years of regulatory delays.
The FDA said Juul must stop selling its vaping device and its tobacco and menthol flavored cartridges. Those already on the market must be removed. Consumers aren’t restricted from having or using Juul’s products, the agency said.
To stay on the market, companies must show that their e-cigarettes benefit public health. In practice, that means proving that adult smokers who use them are likely to quit or reduce their smoking, while teens are unlikely to get hooked on them.
The FDA noted that some of the biggest sellers like Juul may have played a “disproportionate″ role in the rise in teen vaping. The agency said Thursday that Juul’s application didn’t have enough evidence to show that marketing its products “would be appropriate for the protection of the public health.”
Juul said it disagrees with the FDA’s findings and will seek to put the ban on hold while the company considers its options, including a possible appeal and talking with regulators.
In a statement, the FDA said Juul’s application left regulators with significant questions and didn’t include enough information to evaluate any potential risks. The agency said the company’s research included “insufficient and conflicting data” about things like potentially harmful chemicals leaching from Juul’s cartridges.
“Without the data needed to determine relevant health risks, the FDA is issuing these marketing denial orders.” Michele Mital, acting director of the FDA’s tobacco center, said in the statement.
The agency has granted some e-cigarette applications. Since last fall, the agency has given its OK to tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes from R.J. Reynolds, Logic and other companies.
But industry players and anti-tobacco advocates have complained that those products account for just a tiny percent of the $6 billion vaping market in the U.S.
Regulators repeatedly delayed making decisions on devices from market leaders, including Juul, which remains the best-selling vaping brand although sales have dipped.
Last year, the agency rejected applications for more than a million other e-cigarettes and related products, mainly due to their potential appeal to underage teens.
The American Lung Association called Thursday’s decision “long overdue and most welcome,” and cited Juul for stoking youth vaping.
E-cigarettes first appeared in the U.S. more than a decade ago with the promise of providing smokers a less harmful alternative. The devices heat a nicotine solution into a vapor that’s inhaled, bypassing many of the toxic chemicals produced by burning tobacco.
But studies have reached conflicting results about whether they truly help smokers quit. And efforts by the FDA to rule on vaping products and their claims were repeatedly slowed by industry lobbying and competing political interests.
The vaping market grew to include hundreds of companies selling an array of devices and nicotine solutions in various flavors and strengths.
The vaping issue took on new urgency in 2018 when Juul’s high-nicotine, fruity-flavored cartridges quickly became a nationwide craze among middle and high school students. The company faces a slew of federal and state investigations into its early marketing practices, which included distributing free Juul products at concerts and parties hosted by young influencers.
In 2019, the company was pressured into halting all advertising and eliminating its fruit and dessert flavors. The next year, the FDA limited flavors in small vaping devices to just tobacco and menthol. Separately, Congress raised the purchase age for all tobacco and vaping products to 21.
But the question of whether e-cigarettes should remain on the market at all remained.
The FDA has been working under a court order to render its decisions; anti-tobacco groups successfully sued the agency to speed up its review.
FDA regulators warned companies for years they would have to submit rigorous, long-term data showing a clear benefit for smokers who switch to vaping. But all but the largest e-cigarette manufacturers have resisted conducting that kind of expensive, time-consuming research.
While Juul remains a top seller, a recent federal survey shows that teens have been shifting away from the company. Last year’s survey showed Juul was the fourth most popular e-cigarette among high schoolers who regularly vape. The most popular brand was a disposable e-cigarette called Puff Bar that comes in flavors like pink lemonade, strawberry and mango. That company’s disposable e-cigarettes had been able to skirt regulation because they use synthetic nicotine, which until recently was outside the FDA’s jurisdiction. Congress recently closed that loophole.
Overall, the survey showed a drop of nearly 40% in the teen vaping rate as many kids were forced to learn from home during the pandemic. Still, federal officials cautioned about interpreting the results given they were collected online for the first time, instead of in classrooms.
The brainchild of two Stanford University students, Juul launched in 2015 and within two years rocketed to the top of the vaping market. Juul, which is partially owned by tobacco giant Altria, still accounts for nearly 50% of the U.S. e-cigarette market. It once controlled more than 75%.
On Tuesday, the FDA also laid out plans to establish a maximum nicotine level for certain tobacco products to reduce their addictiveness. In that announcement, the agency also noted that it has invested in a multimedia public education campaign aimed at warning young people about the potential risks of e-cigarette use.
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2022-06-23T19:36:25+00:00
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foxcarolina.com
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https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/06/23/fda-orders-all-juul-electronic-cigarettes-removed-us-market/
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Brittney Griner signs one-year deal with Phoenix Mercury, according to reports
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN
After spending nearly 10 months imprisoned in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner is making her return to basketball in the upcoming season, signing a one-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury, according to ESPN and The Athletic, who cited multiple unnamed sources.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist was released in December — after spending nearly 300 days in Russian custody — in a prisoner exchange with Russia.
And as soon as she was back home, she vowed to play in the WNBA again.
“It feels so good to be home! The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn,” she wrote in a December post on Instagram. “I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone for your help.”
“I also want to make one thing very clear: I intend to play basketball for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury this season, and in doing so, I look forward to being able to say ‘thank you’ to those of you who advocated, wrote, and posted for me in person soon,” Griner said.
Griner — who for years had played in the WNBA off-season for a Russian women’s basketball team — was arrested on drug smuggling charges at an airport in the Moscow region in February 2022. Her detention, which became an international cause during a tense time in relations between the US and Russia, was deemed wrongful by American officials.
And despite her testimony that she had inadvertently packed the cannabis oil that was found in her luggage, she was sentenced to nine years in prison in early August and was moved to a penal colony in the Mordovia republic in mid-November after losing her appeal.
The 32-year-old last played with the Mercury in 2021, helping lead the team to the WNBA Finals, which they lost to the Chicago Sky.
Before that, the seven-time All-Star had played all nine seasons with the franchise since being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft.
Phoenix are scheduled to open the season on the road against the Los Angeles Sparks on May 19. The team will play their first home game against the Sky on May 21.
CNN has reached out to Griner’s representatives and the Phoenix Mercury but did not immediately hear back.
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2023-02-19T03:03:14+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/news/2023/02/18/brittney-griner-signs-one-year-deal-with-phoenix-mercury-according-to-reports/
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CLACKAMAS, Ore., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Mama Organics, a brand with a mission to Do No Harm to people or the planet, is now Certified Plastic Neutral. The company has partnered with rePurpose Global to fund the recovery of as much nature-bound plastic waste as it uses across its packaging and distribution. This bold commitment by Earth Mama Organics is enabling the removal of over 88,000 lbs. of plastic waste otherwise landfilled, burned, or flushed into the oceans every year.
Through its partnership with rePurpose Global, a coalition of conscious consumers and companies dedicated to reducing waste, the company calculates all the plastic used in Earth Mama's products and operations. We then fund the ethical recovery and processing of an equal amount of plastic waste from our environment. Even better—rePurpose Global focuses on removing "low-value" plastic waste in its calculations, like candy bar wrappers, snack bags, etc., since these plastics are most likely to end up in the environment.
Earth Mama's Plastic Neutral funds help to support Project Sada Shakti in Bangalore, India which recovers an equal amount of plastic waste from the local landscape, while providing waste workers with a livable wage and a dignified working environment. Combined with all the other projects, rePurpose Global community is able to remove over 11 million pounds of plastic waste from the environment annually, and empower 10,000+ marginalized waste workers across the globe.
As a prominent player in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector, Earth Mama recognizes the grave threat that plastic pollution poses to the future of our planet. "We have seen the devastating amount of waste generated every day by our industry, so to us, the urgency of this crisis was impossible to ignore. Our planet needs us and Earth Mama is taking strong strides to do our part." said Earth Mama founder and CEO Melinda Olson. "Our mission has always been to offer our customers safe and effective products while creating a deep impact on society. We truly believe in the power of brands to affect long-lasting change," said Olson.
"Environmental protection is at the core of Earth Mama Organics. It's so refreshing to see them push the boundaries on tackling the plastic waste problem. Forward-thinking brands like Earth Mama are the need of the hour. We hope this pioneering move pushes more brands to take responsibility for their own plastic waste," said Aditya Siroya, co-founder and Chief Impact Officer of rePurpose Global.
About Earth Mama Organics: Trusted by mamas and their families worldwide, Earth Mama Organics manufactures obsessively clean herbal care For Everyone and Their Mother™. Founded in 2002 by a nurse and herbalist, Earth Mama combines generations of women's wisdom, traditional herbal remedies, and evidence-based research to formulate certified organic herbal teas, castile-based soaps, healing balms, lotions, deodorants, and sunscreens.
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2022-08-04T18:10:12+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/04/earth-mama-organics-goes-plastic-neutral-combat-plastic-epidemic/
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What’s the best selfie tripod?
There are many ways to take a photo, but there is no better method than capturing your surroundings with you in the frame. The most common method is to hold a camera at arm’s length and snap away, whether with a cellphone or DSLR camera. But a selfie stick is a great choice for those who want the perfect composition and framing.
However, you still need to hold the selfie stick, creating the “disappearing arm” problem. A selfie tripod such as the Texlar 48-Inch Selfie Stick Tripod with Remote is an excellent alternative to prevent that.
What to know before you buy a selfie tripod
The tripod’s height
Consider where and how you’ll take most of your selfies and determine the best height for the tripod. Small tripods easily stand firmly on a desk or table, but there are also tripods with a bit more height to them. This comes in handy if you want to capture a photo while standing and there isn’t a lower surface available. Most selfie tripod makers combine a selfie stick and tripod into one gadget, with the tripod feet folding in to create the stick’s handle.
Device attachment
A three-legged metal stand is only one part of taking the perfect selfie. On top of the tripod is the component that keeps the camera or phone in place. The right attachment depends on your camera. You’ll need a sturdy grip or holder for a phone, but two plastic clasps won’t secure a digital camera or larger device. So you must ensure that the tripod attachment has the correct diameter screw on the top.
Most digital cameras have a tripod attachment hole on the bottom for this purpose.
Be aware of the dangers
Using a selfie stick isn’t dangerous, but it can be deadly if you aren’t aware of your surroundings. Several deaths have been linked to people going to extreme lengths to get the “perfect” selfie. Before buying a selfie stick or tripod, read up on the risks and when you shouldn’t use a selfie tripod.
What to look for in a quality selfie tripod
Sturdy construction
Taking photos is exciting, but it will end in heartache if your phone or camera detaches and crash to the ground. The tripod must be made from sturdy materials such as metal and hardened plastic. When fully extended, it must carry the full weight of the camera and not topple over in the slightest breeze. Its top clips and grabbers must be strong enough to prevent the camera from slipping out, while the nuts and bolts shouldn’t untie themselves if you can angle portions of the tripod.
Remote control
Since your arms can’t reach the camera on a tripod, you’ll need a secondary way to take the photo. Some cameras let you set up a timer, but you can never be sure when the photo is taken. The best solution for this is to get a good-quality tripod that comes with a Bluetooth remote control. Through the push of a button, you can compose the photos as you want them and snap away.
Large base and stable legs
A good-quality selfie tripod has a large base and stable legs to provide as much stability as possible. Look for a tripod that has non-slip rubber feet or some endcap to prevent sliding without scratching the surface you place it on.
How much you can expect to spend on a selfie tripod
The price depends on the maker, the length and if it comes with a small remote controller. A basic tripod that extends into a selfie stick costs $5-$10, while a sturdy gadget with a Bluetooth controller runs $20-$40.
Selfie tripod FAQ
Does a selfie tripod work with tablets?
A. For the most part, but you must ensure that the attachment to hold the tablet is large and strong enough to support it.
Do they require a battery?
A. The tripod doesn’t need a battery to operate, but an included Bluetooth remote control does. These are usually flat, round batteries, commonly found in wristwatches and very affordable.
What’s the best selfie tripod to buy?
Top selfie tripod
Texlar 48-Inch Selfie Stick Tripod with Remote
What you need to know: Compact and lightweight, this selfie tripod doubles up as a selfie stick.
What you’ll love: It has three sturdy legs attached to a metal pole with an adjustable holder for your phone. It is large enough to accommodate most Android phones, and from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 13. The tripod is 8 inches at its shortest, but can extend to 48 inches. It comes with a rechargeable wireless remote, and there is a quarter-inch thread at the top for digital cameras.
What you should consider: Some users said that the legs keep opening when stored in a bag.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top selfie tripod for the money
SelfieShow Portable Selfie Stick Tripod with Wireless Remote
What you need to know: This affordable selfie tripod can securely grip phones in landscape and portrait orientation.
What you’ll love: At its shortest, this tripod is 7.6 inches, but it extends to 27 inches. The clamp head at the top can rotate 225 degrees, and it comes with a Bluetooth remote.
What you should consider: Some reviewers said the plastic bolt isn’t as tight as they had hoped.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Atumtek 51-Inch Selfie Stick Tripod
What you need to know: This selfie tripod stands 51 inches tall and has a detachable Bluetooth remote.
What you’ll love: Made from hardened plastic and metal, it’s strong enough to support most Android and iPhones. The legs stand 10.6 inches apart and have three non-slip pads on the bottom. The clamp head can rotate 180 degrees in either direction.
What you should consider: Some customers said the remote pops out of the holder.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2022-09-01T16:35:32+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/camera-photo-br/best-selfie-tripod/
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The Federal Trade Commission says it it appealing a judge’s ruling that would have allowed Microsoft to close its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard.
A Wednesday court filing from the FTC says it is appealing it to the San Francisco-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Antitrust enforcers at the FTC have been trying to stop Microsoft’s $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard, maker of popular game franchises like Call of Duty, arguing it will harm competition in the video game industry.
But in a Tuesday ruling, U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley denied the FTC’s request to block the deal from closing. She said the FTC hadn’t shown that the merger would cause serious harm and was unlikely to prevail if it took the case to a full trial.
Microsoft had promised to pay Activision Blizzard a $3 billion breakup fee if it can’t close the deal by Tuesday, which will mark 18 months since it was announced. But both companies could also agree to delay that deadline.
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2023-07-13T16:41:57+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-ftc-appeals-judges-ruling-that-would-allow-microsofts-activision-blizzard-takeover/
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The most Bay Area Drake fans have seen of the musician lately are the openings of his Dave's Hot Chicken locations. But the “6 God” has finally answered local prayers and announced a Bay Area concert.
Drizzy’s last tour was pre-pandemic, when he performed with Migos for the 2018 Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour (and brought on stage Oakland artists E-40 and Too Short at his Oakland Arena shows on the closing night). During the pandemic, the artist stayed busy dropping multiple projects, including “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” in 2020, “Certified Lover Boy” in 2021 and “Honestly, Nevermind” and “Her Loss” in 2022.
The 2023 North American It's All a Blur Tour announcement went up on Twitter on Monday. Summer dates include an appearance Aug. 18 at San Francisco's Chase Center. Other California performances include Aug. 12 and 13 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood and Aug. 21 and 22 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Canadian rapper’s latest tour is a double billing with Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage. Calling themselves the “Treacherous Twins,” the pair released the joint album “Her Loss” in November 2022. The album reached 1 billion streams in less than two months on music streaming service Spotify, earning 21 Savage his first project with a billion streams. It was Drake’s 12th.
Presale tickets will be available for Cash App cardholders and through Ticketmaster starting Wednesday, March 15. Sprite, an official tour sponsor, is scheduled to launch a separate presale at noon on March 16. The general public can purchase tickets beginning Friday, March 17, at noon.
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2023-03-13T23:17:46+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/drake-21-savage-san-francisco-tour-17837220.php
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) will release its second quarter 2022 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, July 28, 2022. A printer-friendly format will be available on the company's website shortly thereafter.
In conjunction with this release, J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, will host a conference call on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 5:15 pm ET/4:15 pm CT.
The conference call will be broadcast live through Gallagher's website at www.ajg.com and a conference call replay will be available on the company's website approximately two hours after the broadcast. The replay can be accessed by going to Investor Relations and clicking on Events & Presentations.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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2022-07-08T13:29:24+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2022/07/08/arthur-j-gallagher-amp-co-announces-second-quarter-2022-earnings-release-conference-call-date/
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Hialeah Police said a woman who allegedly made threats to end her own life has been found safe.
Lisett Gonzalez Pupo, 55, was last seen Tuesday in the 300 block of West 40th Place after allegedly telling family members she was going to drive her vehicle into a canal and end her own life.
Pupo is 5' tall and weighs 160 pounds with red hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in a blue Toyota C-HR with the tag number DAU X09.
Shortly before 9 a.m., Hialeah Police said Pupo was found safe. No additional details were released.
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2022-12-07T16:03:27+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/missing-hialeah-woman-found-safe-after-search-police/2924657/
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DALLAS (AP) _ Sabine Royalty Trust (SBR) on Thursday reported profit of $39.1 million in its third quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Dallas-based company said it had net income of $2.68.
The oil and gas property investor posted revenue of $40.1 million in the period.
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2022-11-11T01:56:09+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Sabine-Royalty-Q3-Earnings-Snapshot-17575862.php
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Biden faces building political pressure as classified document probe takes shape
Some things were trending in the right direction for President Joe Biden as he opened the year.
His approval ratings were ticking up. Inflation was slowing. And as Democrats united behind his likely reelection campaign, Republicans were at war with themselves after a disappointing midterm season.
But on Thursday, Biden's political standing took a huge hit after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the Democratic president's handling of classified documents.
Democrats publicly and privately conceded that the stunning development was, at best, an unwelcome distraction at an inopportune time that muddies the case against Donald Trump. The Republican former president is facing a special counsel of his own and is under federal criminal investigation for his handling of classified documents and other potential transgressions.
From the public, though, Biden, who called Trump "irresponsible," for his handling of classified documents, is facing charges of hypocrisy and lacking transparency.
Nonetheless, Thursday's appointment of a special counsel thrusts legal uncertainty over the sitting president and could revive debate among Democrats about the wisdom of him seeking a second term.
“No one’s going to say this is helpful,” veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said. “It’s pretty evident that’s not the case.”
As Democrats recoiled into a defensive posture, Trump's would-be Republican rivals in 2024 acknowledged that the contours of the upcoming race had shifted.
Trump “is the luckiest man in American politics,” said John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under Trump and is considering a Republican White House bid. “This ought to be disqualifying to both of them."
Thus begins a messy election season in which the current and former presidents of the United States are both under investigation by special counsels as they gear up for a potential rematch in 2024. Many voters in both parties were already calling for a new generation of leadership to emerge in the nascent presidential contest. Such calls are now growing louder.
“On many political fronts, Biden’s touted 2024 campaign is potentially vulnerable,” said Norman Soloman, a progressive Democrat who leads the so-called Don't Run Joe campaign, which is already running television ads against Biden in key states. “Democrats and the country as a whole would be much better off this year and next if he’s not running for president.”
The 80-year-old president has already indicated he plans to seek a second term, but he has yet to make a final decision. His allies believe he is likely to make a formal announcement after the end of March.
So far, at least, no high-profile Democrats appear willing to challenge Biden in a prospective presidential primary contest. Privately, however, some Democratic officials believe the new federal probe may help motivate an insurgent candidate.
One of Biden's potential challengers, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, recently told The Associated Press that he would make a decision about his 2024 intentions “at the appropriate time.” Nina Turner, who chaired Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, said after Thursday's announcement that she hopes a “freedom-fighting progressive” mounts a primary challenge against Biden in 2024.
“The American people certainly deserve better choices — Republicans and Democrats,” Turner said, applauding the government’s decision to review Biden’s handling of classified documents in the same way it's investigating Trump. “We shouldn't have these men shoved down our throats.”
Garland's appointment of a special counsel followed Biden’s acknowledgement Thursday morning that documents with classified markings from his time as President Barack Obama's vice president were found in the garage of his Delaware home and in his personal library, in addition to documents already discovered in a locked closet at an office he used after leaving the White House.
Garland said Biden’s lawyers informed the Justice Department on Thursday morning of the discovery of a classified document at Biden’s home, after FBI agents first retrieved other documents from the garage in December.
Speaking to reporters Thursday, Biden said he was cooperating “fully and completely with the Justice Department’s review.”
“People know I take classified documents and classified material seriously,” Biden said. He added: “My Corvette’s in a locked garage.”
There are differences between Trump's and Biden's cases, including the volume of documents discovered and the gravity of the ongoing grand jury investigation into the matter at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Palm Beach, Florida, home.
Roughly 300 records with classification markings were recovered from Mar-a-Lago, a private club that hosts constant events. The search of Trump’s property was the culmination of months of back-and-forth between the government and Trump’s representatives, who repeatedly resisted efforts to return the missing documents. And the Justice Department says classified documents were “likely concealed and removed” from a storage room as part of what they allege was an effort to obstruct the federal investigation.
A warrant for the search showed the FBI was investigating crimes, including the willful retention of national defense information and efforts to obstruct the federal probe.
Trump has seized on the latest development, potentially seeking to use it to undermine the investigation into his actions.
“It’s over,“ Trump said in an interview with conservative talk radio host Mark Levin on Thursday evening. ”When all of these documents started coming out and Biden had them, it really changed the complexion and the intensity that they were showing to me because, you know, what they did is – I don’t say far worse, I did nothing wrong — what they did is not good. What they did is bad.”
Ignoring the ethical questions surrounding the case and focusing solely on the political ramifications, some Democrats were hopeful, but not certain, that voters might distinguish between Biden's cooperative approach involving a smaller trove of documents he allegedly possessed by mistake and what federal prosecutors described as Trump's willful obstruction of hundreds of government secrets.
“It’s all the difference in the world between having something you don’t know you have and having something you know you have and aren’t supposed to have,” Carville said. “Is that going to get lost among a third of the country? Probably so.”
Bolton, a fierce Trump critic, predicted that the significant legal differences between the two cases would "get lost in the fog.” Now, he finds it hard to believe that Trump can be prosecuted for the Mar-a-Lago documents, regardless of the circumstances.
“I don’t see how a criminal case goes forward at this point,” Bolton said. “I just think it’s such a cloud over the prosecution.”
While the ground may have shifted, Trump’s legal challenges aren’t going to disappear.
Two months ago, Garland appointed former Justice Department public corruption prosecutor Jack Smith to lead investigations into the classified documents discovered at Mar-a-Lago as well as key aspects of a separate probe involving the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and efforts to undo the 2020 election.
Federal prosecutors have been especially focused on a scheme by Trump allies to elevate fake electors in key battleground states won by Biden as a way to subvert the vote. They issued subpoenas to multiple state Republican Party chairmen.
Democratic strategist Josh Schwerin described the latest development as “certainly not ideal.”
“I think everyone would wish this hadn’t happened, including the president,” he said. “But it’s important to keep all of this in context: Everyone views President Biden as a far more responsible figure than Donald Trump. And that cannot be forgotten.”
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2023-01-13T19:52:02+00:00
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wtae.com
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https://www.wtae.com/article/biden-building-pressure-document-probe-takes-shape/42487196
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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida highway had to temporarily close Wednesday after a semitrailer carrying cases of Coors Light crashed and turned the roadway into a silver sea of beer cans.
The multi-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 6 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Tampa, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.
The pileup began when one semitrailer clipped another while changing lanes, officials said. That forced other semis to brake, but one failed to stop and collided with a pickup truck and another one of the stopping semis.
The semi that failed to stop was filled with cases of the Silver Bullet beer.
Minor injuries were reported by the occupants of the pickup truck, the news release said.
The inside shoulder and travel lanes were opened to traffic by 8:30 a.m., and the rest of the roadway was reopened around noon, troopers said.
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2022-09-22T01:35:11+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/weird-news-2/ap-florida-highway-covered-in-coors-light-beer-after-semi-crash/
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It’s a major war-created problem, not just for Ukraine but for the rest of the world too. Battling a brutal Russian invasion, Ukraine can’t get its agricultural products to market because Russian despot Vladimir Putin has his navy blockading that nation’s Black Sea ports.
An estimated 20-plus Russian naval vessels including submarines are currently situated in the Black Sea, impeding Ukraine’s seaborne commerce. Compounding that thuggery, Russia has mined the waters near Ukraine’s harbors; compounding that aquatic aggression, it has, according to Ukraine, deployed mines that drift on tides and current and so can end up almost anywhere. (A government that routinely lies about its military activities, the Kremlin claims that Ukrainian mines are the real problem.)
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That situation has left more than 20 millions tons of Ukrainian grain in limbo. Much of that is wheat and barley, but Ukraine also exports large amounts of sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, and canola oil, as well as millions of tons of corn. Given the importance of Ukraine’s agriculture to the world, its Russian-forced absence has created serious food shortages, particularly for African and Middle Eastern nations, which are Ukraine’s biggest customers. The supply crimp caused by Russia’s vicious Black Sea blockade is one reason world food prices have spiked.
Reports are also rife of Russian seizure and resale of Ukrainian agricultural products.
So what’s to be done? The Kremlin hopes to use the Black Sea blockade as a lever to force the West to drop economic sanctions that are crippling the Russian economy. That’s a nonstarter with the United States and its allies, however.
There has been an effort to transport some of Ukraine’s agricultural exports overland through Poland to ports on the Baltic Sea for shipping. But that’s a long and cumbersome workaround, and one with inadequate carrying capacity.
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A better idea has been offered by retired US admiral James Stavridis, the former supreme allied commander of the North American Treaty Organization: Provide naval escorts to protect commercial vessels willing to transport those imperiled agricultural products.
This initiative should be announced in advance, with the clear declaration that it is not a military action against Russia, but rather an international mission to ensure the safe passage of Ukrainian agricultural products. NATO’s minesweepers would first have to clear the Black Sea routes of mines, of course. The ships in the escort convoys would ideally be from an array of European nations. Some might have to be reflagged to meet legal strictures.
“This could be done under the auspices of the United Nations, by NATO or by a coalition of nations . . . ,” Stavridis wrote in a column for Bloomberg. “The most likely approach would be the latter, led by the US and probably including the UK and France, and perhaps Black Sea nations Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria.”
For such an international coalition to be as large as possible, Turkey would have to be aboard, since it has closed the Dardanelles and Bosphorus straits to warships. That obviously wouldn’t affect Black Sea nations offering escort from Ukraine to those straits. Further, the United States is not a signatory to the international pact that gives Turkey that right. France and England are, however.
“While it is possible Turkey could interject opposition as a result of their control of the entrance to the Black Sea, it seems unlikely they would choose to do so given it is a humanitarian grain mission,” Stavridis wrote in an e-mail, responding the Globe editorial board.
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An obvious concern is that such as escort armada could provoke a Russian reaction, which could then elevate into a larger war.
But the risk there is small, in Stavridis’s estimation.
“I think it highly unlikely that Russia would attack a humanitarian convoy guarded by the United States Navy or NATO,” he e-mailed. “It would be terrible optics for them as this would be occurring in international waters,” which means that any retaliatory action by Russia would amount to “an act of piracy.”
Stavridis added: “Putin already has his hands full in this war ashore. To extend it to the sea would appear to me to be beyond his tolerance for risk.”
That judgment is bolstered by the assessment of another former top NATO official, Wesley Clark, the retired four-star general who was NATO’s supreme allied commander from 1997 to 2000.
In an interview with the editorial board, Clark said the best way to proceed would be with United Nations authorization. That would have to come through the General Assembly, since Russia and its ally China would veto any Security Council resolution authorizing such a mission.
If a United Nations resolution is unobtainable, then given the importance of Ukraine’s agriculture to feeding the world, the West should declare the naval escort a human-rights mission.
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“The Russians aren’t going to shoot at you,” Clark said. “That is a bridge too far for them.”
His prediction: Russia would simply sit back and watch.
But in the unlikely event that Russia did take action, “they are not going to take out the convoy,” he said. The worst that would occur, in Clark’s estimation, is that Russia “might fire a missile and try to scare you.”
In such a situation, the naval escorts would respond in limited fashion to the source of the hostile action without escalating the encounter into a larger naval war in the Black Sea.
Such an initiative obviously wouldn’t be completely risk free, but then little is in time of war. A multinational escort mission would help get vital Ukrainian agricultural projects to market — and without making concessions to a cynical despot willing to inflict suffering on the world as he goes about his brutal effort to rewrite the map of Eastern Europe.
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HOME. THE PREP FOOTBALL SEASON COMING TO A CLOSE SATURDAY IN SPARTANBURG WITH THE OLDEST HIGH SCHOOL ALL GAME IN THE COUNTRY. THE 86TH SHRINE BOWL OF THE CAROLINAS NORTH CAROLINA AGAINST SOUTH CAROLINA. THIS IS THE FIRST SHRINE BOWL SINCE 19, A NEW HOME AT SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL VIKING STADIUM. TAR HEELS OF A73 HALFTIME LEAD. A CLEMSON COMMIT GETS SOUTH CAROLINA GOING GREEN GOES TYLER BROWN TAKING THE PASS FOR SOUTH FLORENCE IS LENORE SELLERS BROWN ALREADY ROCKING THE CLEMSON GLOVES OKAY TYLER HAVE SOME FUN IT A 55 YARD TOUCHDOWN FOR THE SAND LAPPERS SOUTH CAROLINA JETS IN FRONT 10 TO 7. THAT GETS THE CROWD IN THE SAND LAUPER STAG GO ONTARIO’S BALL BARELY HITS THE BACK FOOT BEFORE GAFFNEY’S BRACE SEAN LITTLEJOHN IS THERE. GETS THE SACK AS THE WHISTLES BLOW BUT INTO THE FOURTH QUARTER NORTH CAROLINA PULLS AHEAD. JALEN ALEXANDER DRAINER SLIDE AND ON IN AN EXTRA POINT IS BLOCKED BUT THE TAR HEELS GO BACK UP 13 SEVEN WITH 11 MINUTES TO GO SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVES DOWN THE FIELD DUTCH FORCE. JARVIS GREEN BATTLING IN FROM THE ONE YARD LINE COMMITTED TO CLEMSON EARLIER THIS WEEK HE TOTALED 66 YARDS AND THE GAME IN THE SAND LAPPERS RALLY FOR A 17
Sandlappers outlast Tarheels in 86th Shrine Bowl
A pair of Clemson commits scored in the win
Updated: 12:03 AM EST Dec 18, 2022
Returning for the first time since 2019, the 86th Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is staying in the Palmetto State once again.The Sandlappers, led by South Florence quarterback LaNorris Sellers and a pair of Clemson Tigers commits, outlasted the North Carolina All-Stars 17-13 on Saturday afternoon in Spartanburg.Greenville High School's Tyler Brown, who committed to the Tigers in November, took a Sellers slant for a 55-yard touchdown to give South Carolina a 10-7 lead in the third quarter, and Dutch Fork running back Jarvis Green, who committed to Clemson earlier in the week, scored the go-ahead touchdown at the end of a 78-yard drive with 4:40 left in the fourth quarter.The Shrine Bowl was not played in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, but the last two games have been won by the South Carolina All-Stars.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Returning for the first time since 2019, the 86th Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is staying in the Palmetto State once again.
The Sandlappers, led by South Florence quarterback LaNorris Sellers and a pair of Clemson Tigers commits, outlasted the North Carolina All-Stars 17-13 on Saturday afternoon in Spartanburg.
Greenville High School's Tyler Brown, who committed to the Tigers in November, took a Sellers slant for a 55-yard touchdown to give South Carolina a 10-7 lead in the third quarter, and Dutch Fork running back Jarvis Green, who committed to Clemson earlier in the week, scored the go-ahead touchdown at the end of a 78-yard drive with 4:40 left in the fourth quarter.
The Shrine Bowl was not played in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, but the last two games have been won by the South Carolina All-Stars.
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AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — South Korea’s players formed a circle in the center of the field and trained their eyes on several cell phones showing a nearby match that would decide their future at the World Cup.
The South Koreans had just about done their job, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates 2-1 on a stoppage-time goal.
Now came an agonizing wait. To advance to the round of 16, they just needed Uruguay to not score a goal against Ghana in the other group match that still had at least six minutes to play.
Thousands of red-and-white-clad South Korea fans had whipped out their phones, too. Some prayed. Others were crying, just like captain Son Heung-min in the players’ huddle.
They could soon really party.
South Korea advanced on the tiebreaker of goals scored, pushing Uruguay into third place Friday in one of the wildest finishes to a group in the tournament’s 92-year history.
“It really feels like a miracle,” South Korea striker Cho Gue-sung said.
South Korea and Uruguay finished with four points and both had a goal difference of zero, but the Asian team scored four goals compared to Uruguay’s two.
“We never gave up,” Son said through tears. “Our players were trying to run an extra step more, sacrificing themselves, and that allowed us to achieve a good result.“
When the Uruguay-Ghana game finished 2-0 and South Korea was sure of its second-place finish, the players on the field erupted in joy, hugging each other and squirting water in the air.
Then they got in a line and sprinted toward their fans behind one of the goals at Education City Stadium before performing a dive in front of them.
South Korea was tied at 1-1 and heading out of the tournament when a Portugal corner got cleared and Son led a length-of-the-field breakaway in the first minute of added time. He got crowded out by Portugal’s retreating defenders but had the presence of mind to slip a pass through an opponent’s legs and into the path of Hwang Hee-chan, who placed a low finish past goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
Hwang, who came on as a substitute for his first match at this year’s World Cup, removed his jersey and flexed his muscles. Some of his teammates fell to the ground. But there were still five minutes more of stoppage time to play.
When the final whistle blew, Son — who was sobbing with joy — and other teammates dropped dramatically to the turf, banging their fists. South Korea coach Paulo Bento, who is Portuguese, waited patiently in the tunnel while the Uruguay-Ghana match played to a finish. He couldn’t be with his players because he was serving a suspension for a red card in South Korea’s last game.
Hwang didn’t play in South Korea’s first two games because of a left hamstring injury but entered as a 66th-minute substitute against Portugal. He said the coaching staff told him: “You’re going to create something.”
Portugal had already advanced after two games and won the group, assuring Ronaldo of at least one more match in Qatar as he seeks his first World Cup title in likely his final attempt.
Ricardo Horta, starting up front alongside Ronaldo, had given Portugal the lead in the fifth minute when he converted a first-time shot off a cross from right back Diogo Dalot.
South Korea equalized with a helping hand from Ronaldo after an outswinging corner struck his back as he turned away from the ball. Kim Young-gwon swept the loose ball into the net in the 27th minute to start a comeback that had the most dramatic of endings.
“What we achieved here is special,” Son said, “and I am so proud of our players.
“Making the last 16 was our goal. We did our best every game, but you just can’t predict what happens in football.”
LATE GOALS
South Korea’s players are getting used to providing late drama. Four of the team’s last seven goals at the World Cup have been scored in the 90th minute or later.
RONALDO
Ronaldo started for the third straight group game but was substituted after an ineffective 65 minutes. If he starts as expected in the last 16, he’ll have played four games in 13 days at the World Cup — having only been used for Manchester United before the tournament.
THIRD TIME
South Korea has advanced from the group stage for the third time. The team reached the semifinals on home soil in 2002 and lost in the last 16 in 2010.
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ELMIRA, NY (WETM) – A new report says a record level of violence is gripping prisons across New York State. It was put together by a ‘Prison Violence Task Force’ that was formed in December of 2021 by the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to “bring all stakeholders to the table to identify meaningful paths forward to address the primary drivers of violence and implement solutions to enhance facility safety.”
The report shows says 2022 saw the “highest rates of assaults on staff and assaults on incarcerated individual’s in the Department’s history.” There were 1,469 assaults reported on staff members. That’s a 25% increase from 1,177 in 2021. It is the highest number of staff assaults since tracking began in 1990. There were 1,486 assaults between inmates in 2022. That’s a 34% increase from 1,107 incidents in 2021, and the highest number since 1998.
The report says “Although the assault rates have been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, since the implementation of HALT, the assault rates increased much more significantly.”
The HALT Act, or Humane Alternatives to Solitary Confinement Act, became law in April of 2022. The law limits solitary confinement to 1 days. After that, inmates are transferred to a rehab unit for evaluation. The law also bans solitary confinement for inmates who are pregnant, have disabilities, are younger than 22, or older than 54.
The report also points to several other factors contributing to more assaults, including a nationwide rise in violence during the pandemic.
“The COVID-19 pandemic also coincided with an increase in violent crime in cities and communities across the nation. The Department is not immune to these trends as we frequently see crime in the community bleed into the system and impact facility safety.”
The report also notes of the 31,310 incarcerated individuals under DOCCS custody, 74% were violent offenders. That’s up from 65% in 2013.
The report says 9% of inmates in custody are drug offenders. That’s down from 12% in 2013.
The number of inmates diagnosed as ‘seriously mentally ill” is 5.8%, or 1,807. That’s down slightly from 5.9% in 2021. From 2013 to 2022, the total number of inmates diagnosed as mentally ill decreased by 13%.
The report says the state’s current prison population of 31,310 is down dramatically from an all-time high of 72,649 in 1999. “This unprecedented demographic shift resulted in the closure of several correctional facilities between 2010 and 2022, dramatically changing the Department’s statewide footprint.
18 News reached out to the Superintendent of the Elmira Correctional Facility Kevin McCarthy to ask for more information. Mr. McCarthy referred 18 News to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
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2023-07-07T22:44:18+00:00
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Donald Trump travels to Scotland to open golf course
LONDON (AP) — Former U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Scotland on Monday to open a new golf course at his resort near Aberdeen.
Trump and his son Eric were greeted by two pipers, a red carpet and a 10-vehicle motorcade as they stepped off his private jet with an American flag painted on the tailfin.
“It’s great to be home — this was the home of my mother,” Trump said before getting into one of his cars.
Trump’s mother, Mary, was born on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides before emigrating to the United States.
Trump, who has announced that he will seek the presidency again next year, will head to his golf course in Doonbeg on Ireland’s west coast when he leaves Scotland.
“Will be meeting with many wonderful friends, and cutting a ribbon for a new and spectacular second course in Aberdeen,’’ Trump said on his Truth Social platform. “Very exciting despite the fact that it is ‘make America great again’ that is on my mind, in fact, America will be greater than ever before.”
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. women pulled a shocking upset over Jamaica in the 4x100 relay at world championships Saturday, while the men finished second after a sloppy baton exchange that has become a ritual for that star-crossed team.
Andre DeGrasse beat Marvin Bracy to the line by .07 seconds to lift Canada to the victory in the men’s race in 37.48 seconds.
Bracy fell behind after twice reaching back and whiffing on the exchange from Elijah Hall, who went tumbling to the ground after he finally let go of the stick.
The U.S. women, a clear underdog to a Jamaican team that had won all but one of the six sprint medals at this meet, pulled the upset when Twanisha Terry held off 200 gold medalist Shericka Jackson for a .04-second victory.
The American team, which also included Melissa Jefferson, Abby Steiner and Jenna Prandini, finished in 41.14.
Jamaica’s fate might have been sealed on a messy first pass between Kemba Nelson and Elaine Thompson-Herah. With Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce running the third leg, Jamaica came into this with all three members of the team that swept the 100 meters last weekend. The U.S. had taken all six medals in the men's 100 and 200.
The relays proved, yet again, that pure speed is not all that matters in these races.
Though the U.S. men will walk away with a medal this time -- they’d been shut out in six of the last 13 worlds and three of the last four Olympics -- this can’t be framed as anything but an unsatisfactory result.
DeGrasse, the Olympic champion at 200 meters, could barely walk up his stairs four weeks ago while overcoming COVID-19. He won the gold medal.
Meanwhile, the U.S., buoyed by a solid race in prelims the day earlier, left a bunch of their medalists from earlier in the week -- Trayvon Bromell, Erriyon Knighton, Kenny Bednarek and the injured Fred Kerley -- on the bench.
Hall stayed on. His resume: A fifth-place finish in the 100 at nationals this year, but also an NCAA relay title in 2018 at University of Houston, where the legend, Carl Lewis, who is also a constant critic of the U.S. relay process, has been coaching for years.
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2022-07-24T03:34:34+00:00
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(The Hill) – The niece of Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) was among more than 150 people killed in a crowd surge in South Korea over the weekend, according to the lawmaker’s office.
“Monica and I, and our entire family, are grieving the loss of our niece Anne Marie Gieske. She was a gift from God to our family. We loved her so much,” Wenstrup said in a statement.
The deadly crowd surge during a Halloween celebration in Seoul took the lives of at least 153 people, including 26 foreigners — two of whom were Americans. Another 133 people were injured, as of counts from Sunday evening.
Gieske was a nursing major at the University of Kentucky and had been studying in South Korea for a semester abroad.
“There aren’t adequate or appropriate words to describe the pain of a beautiful life cut short. It isn’t fair, nor is it comprehensible. It is loss and it hurts in ways that are impossible to articulate,” the university’s president Eli Capilouto said in a statement.
Gieske’s parents, Dan and Madonna Gieske, asked for privacy as they grieve the loss of their daughter.
“We are completely devastated and heartbroken over the loss of Anne Marie. She was a bright light loved by all,” they said in a statement accompanying Wenstrup’s announcement.
The other American identified among the casualties was 20-year-old Steven Blesi, a student at Georgia’s Kennesaw State studying international business who was also in the country to study aboard.
Nearly two-thirds of those killed in the crowd surge were women, and over 80 percent were young people in their 20s and 30s, according to The Associated Press.
South Korea has deployed a 475-member task force to investigate the surge, and President Yoon Seok-yeol declared a week-long national mourning period starting Sunday.
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2022-10-31T21:25:28+00:00
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, recently announced that its metaverse platform, ColorWorld Metaverse ("Color World" or the "Metaverse"), will be opening up a series of service-oriented businesses on its platform. The first business joining the platform will be a well-known auto repair and service company. Color World users within the service range will be able to directly access the auto repair company through Color World and book an appointment to have their cars serviced, greatly saving users' time and allowing them to quickly and accurately find mechanics in emergency situations. In the future, Color World will bring in more service companies. Through this software, users can have their service needs fulfilled just like in real life.
It is reported that Color Metaverse Pte. Ltd. ("Color Metaverse"), a subsidiary of Color Star, has reached a business cooperation agreement with Hemma International Auto Repairing ("Hemma"), a famous auto repair company in the Middle East. Color Metaverse will design and create an auto repair center in Color World. The repair center's certain offline services will be available online as well, using the platform to attract new customers. So far, most of the businesses on the platform are brands, but few are part of the service industry. The cooperation with Hemma is Color Star's attempt to gradually improve the variety of products offered on the platform. Users can use Color Coins to purchase services, and can also book appointments at the physical center. One big highlight for service centers in the Metaverse is that users will always be directed to the real physical store, which will greatly help the rapid recovery of the service industry caused by the decline due to the pandemic. Color Star will continue to improve and expand the service sector in the Color World platform to also include beauty, housekeeping, renting and housing, food delivery, etc. Color World will not stray away from its focus on fulfilling the needs of the public. Through technology, the Company will work to gradually meet all the needs that people may have in terms of working, education, social entertainment and life through refined design and development.
Color Star believes that technology can change lives, and Color World will definitely be more than just a meaningless metaverse platform. The real "Color World" is not a pompous and vain platform, but one that is aware of people's interests and needs. Artificial intelligence is a crucial tool in attracting people to the Metaverse, and the contents of the Metaverse should be the biggest attractions of the platform.
About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.
Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Color Metaverse Pte. Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company's online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, including the development of the metaverse project; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market internationally where ADD conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules.
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Radford, Carl, 91. Oologah, Air Force Veteran. Died Tuesday, February 7. There are no services planned at this time. Green Hill Funeral Home of Owasso
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CHICAGO (AP) — Though he didn't rule out re-signing with the Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine didn't slam the door on joining another team, either.
The two-time All-Star played it coy. And with that, the offseason took a dramatic turn in Chicago.
LaVine made it clear Friday he plans to explore the market as an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career, calling it a “big decision” for him and his family. The high-flying guard insisted he is keeping an open mind, as much as he has enjoyed his five seasons in Chicago.
He indicated he intends to meet with other teams when free agency opens, saying: “I plan to enjoy free agency. We're gonna have to experience A through Z without making any fast decisions. I think that's something me and (agent Rich Paul) are gonna go through and experience.”
Are the Bulls the leader to sign him? LaVine was noncommittal.
“You guys have been a really, really soft spot in my heart,” he said. “I have to do this as a business decision, as a man, to not just be viewed one way and be like I'm automatically coming back or I'm automatically leaving.”
The Bulls got off to a solid start this season en route to a 46-36 record and their first playoff appearance since 2017. But they were hit hard by injuries, with LaVine and guards Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso and forward Patrick Williams missing significant stretches. They struggled down the stretch and got knocked out 4-1 by defending NBA champion Milwaukee in the first round.
LaVine averaged 24.4 points, made his second straight All-Star team and got his first taste of the playoffs in his eighth year. But it was hardly a smooth season for him.
He dealt with an early thumb injury and was in and out of the lineup the final few months because of a sore left knee. He had platelet-rich plasma therapy, a cortisone injection and fluid drained from his knee in Los Angeles before the All-Star break.
LaVine also missed the final playoff game after entering the health and safety protocols. He said he tested negative Friday after he “felt terrible” the first two days.
LaVine said he needs to get his knee back to 100% and he'll have it re-examined soon after he returns home to Los Angeles. As for his contract? The Bulls clearly want to keep him.
“The thing is that we have a relationship with him, he knows exactly what to expect here,” executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas said. “We have a really good relationship with him. The last two years have been the best two years of his career, so we'll see what happens.”
Karnisovas said the knee problem won't impact negotiations. LaVine's four-year, $78 million contract is about to expire.
A supermax deal worth about $245 million over five years appears to be out of reach since he would need to be chosen All-NBA, MVP or Defensive Player of the Year to become eligible. The Bulls can offer a max contract worth more than $210 million over five years.
But LaVine didn’t seem too inclined to give the Bulls a discount so they might have a little more salary-cap flexibility.
“I think it's important to me you get paid what you're valued at,” he said. “I see myself as a top guy in this league. I think I've proven that over the last four years.”
He also sees potential for the Bulls to become an elite team. Karnisovas has been aggressive in reshaping the roster since he was hired two years ago, acquiring Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, Ball and Caruso as well as drafting Ayo Dosunmu and hiring coach Billy Donovan.
But the injuries last season made it difficult to develop the continuity they needed to compete with the NBA's best. That's a point the players as well as Donovan and Karnisovas mentioned the past two days. A major part of that would be re-signing LaVine.
“I don’t think Rome was built in a year,” LaVine said. “I don’t think you can be a championship-caliber team right off the bat. Maybe some teams are. But it’s tough. It’s the first time a lot of us made the playoffs. I think it was a really good experience. And not all of us got to really play together due to circumstances of COVID and injury. I definitely think this is a good team and has the potential to be a championship-caliber team."
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2022-04-29T20:38:09+00:00
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Snoop Dogg releases new children’s animated series on YouTube
(CNN) - Snoop Dogg is entering the world of children’s programming with a new animated kids’ series.
“Doggyland - Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes” launched on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
Snoop Dogg partnered with Claude Brooks, the Emmy-nominated producer and creator of the children’s franchise “Hip Hop Harry,” and singer/songwriter October London on the project.
The series features a colorful cast of dogs who use song, dance and rap to help teach social, emotional and cognitive skills aimed at toddlers to 8-year-old kids.
The rapper voices the main character, Bow Wizzle, who is the adult mentor to the rest of the cast.
Snoop Dogg said as a father, grandfather and longtime youth football coach, it’s always been important to him to build positive and educational environments for all children.
New episodes are planned to be released every Tuesday.
The series also has an accompanying album available on all streaming platforms.
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2022-08-24T01:13:23+00:00
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — The winner of a Food Network cooking show competition has been found guilty in the beating death last year of a 3-year-old foster child in her care.
The jury deliberated for about an hour before delivering the unanimous verdict Thursday against Ariel Robinson, 30, of Simpsonville, news outlets reported. She made no comment before Judge Letitia Verdin sentenced her to life in prison on a charge of homicide by child abuse.
“In my 13-14 years as a judge, I’ve never seen anything like this,” Verdin said. ”Not even approaching it.”
Verdin acknowledged Robinson’s attorney’s statement that his client snapped but asked, “Why let this child suffer?”
Victoria “Tori” Smith died Jan. 14, 2021, in Robinson’s home after suffering blows to her legs and abdomen because she did not eat her pancakes fast enough. The child died from blunt force injuries and internal bleeding, officials said.
Robinson was the winner of Season 20 of “Worst Cooks in America” on Food Network.
The child’s biological family cried and hugged one another after court was dismissed.
“Praise God,” said Vickie Phares, the toddler’s biological great-grandmother. “Justice was served for our baby.”
Robinson and her husband, Austin Robinson, had custody of the little girl and her two older biological brothers for 10 months and were scheduled to adopt them the week after Victoria died.
Austin Robinson pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting homicide by child abuse last month. He faces up to 20 years in prison. A sentencing date has not been scheduled.
He testified that his wife beat the child with a belt. Medical evidence showed she died when blood pooled in her body and could not get to her brain.
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2022-05-14T18:27:32+00:00
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/jury-food-network-star-guilty-in-foster-childs-death/
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Bring Your Own Cup Day returns to 7-Eleven this spring
(Gray News) – Bring Your Own Cup Day is returning to 7-Elevens across the country to kick off Slurpee season.
Customers are challenged to tap into their creativity and grab their favorite cup, astronaut helmet, mason jar, pie tin or any other unconventional container and fill with their favorite flavor of Slurpee for $1.99.
“We love seeing customers enjoy our products in fun ways – especially when it comes to our beloved, iconic Slurpee drink,” 7-Eleven Director of Proprietary Beverages Ben Boulden said in a news release.
“From a cowboy boot to a fishbowl ... the more creative the cup, the better. We can’t wait to see what our customers come up with this year.”
Here’s what customers need to know to participate:
1. Make sure the cup is food-safe and clean.
2. Ensure the cup can fit upright within the 10-inch hole in the in-store display so it will fit under the Slurpee dispenser.
3. Confirm the cup is leakproof.
Bring Your Own Cup Day will take place on April 29 at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.
The promotion is limited to one cup per customer.
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2023-04-20T20:32:17+00:00
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2022-06-22T17:07:18+00:00
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Activists set up homeless encampment at Minneapolis City Hall
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Advocates for the homeless have set up a tent encampment outside of Minneapolis City Hall after the city cleared out two encampments in the city over the past couple of weeks.
Last weekend, city workers cleared out the encampment along Bloomington Avenue and, this past Thursday, a second encampment was cleared out the Near North encampment along Girard Avenue North.
The sweep of the Near North encampment sparked protests on Thursday, with some protesters interrupting a city meeting.
Speaking with FOX 9 on Sunday, advocates say they will be staying at the encampment at city hall overnight and plan to hold a supply drive on Monday.
"We are occupying out front of city hall because the city of Minneapolis and the police have been destroying homeless encampments for years," said Andy, who is among the protesters. "But over the past week, they destroyed some of the largest and longest established – each one had upwards of 30 to 60 people in them. People were not given alternatives for places to stay and there aren't enough shelter beds, ever, and people frequently don't qualify for them, for whatever reason either.
Activists are camping out overnight at city hall to protest the clearing of two homeless encampments in Minneapolis. (FOX 9)
"The city is giving people no place to go, so we might as well be in front of city hall," Andy added.
Compounding the issue, protesters say, is the recent abrupt closure of a non-profit that helps former inmates get back on their feet. The closure has left more than a dozen more people without anywhere to go.
"A lot of them lost all their things, they have nowhere to go, and they weren't able to contact people. It's a s--tshow out here," explained Andy. "This is kind of a breaking point. Winter is coming, you know, people are going to freeze outside. There are going to lose limbs. People are getting adequate healthcare or food. This is a fight for their lives."
The advocates plan to hold a drive starting at 8 a.m. on Monday at city hall.
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2022-10-10T04:14:28+00:00
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fox9.com
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https://www.fox9.com/news/activists-set-up-homeless-encampment-at-minneapolis-city-hall
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Published: Apr. 14, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT|Updated: 13 minutes ago
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(The Hill) – Millions of student loan borrowers find themselves on tenterhooks, waiting to see if they will actually get the relief proposed by President Joe Biden as challenges to his debt forgiveness plan work their way through the courts.
The Biden administration opened up student loan forgiveness applications last month and was planning to start applying the relief this month, but those actions came to a halt after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit temporarily blocked the measure.
Of the multiple court cases across the country, a challenge from six GOP-led states is the only one that has been successful so far in stopping the program, at least for now.
The administration is planning to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for borrowers making less than $125,000 annually and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. But the 8th Circuit issued an order two weeks ago to prevent relief from being distributed while it considers arguments over whether the states have standing to sue over the plan.
A federal district judge previously ruled that the six Republican attorneys general who sued do not have standing because they could not demonstrate that Biden’s program directly harmed their states.
The 8th Circuit ended up pausing the relief program to give time for both parties to submit their briefings before making a full ruling on if the forgiveness should be paused until the whole case is settled.
Abby Shafroth, director of National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project, told The Hill borrowers will “have a decision” from the 8th Circuit soon since those briefings have been submitted.
Legal experts said the court’s determination on whether the states have standing could be key to whether the administration will be allowed to provide relief in the next couple weeks or months from now, if at all.
Michael Sant’Ambrogio, a law professor and senior associate dean for faculty and academic affairs at Michigan State University, said a ruling on the states’ motion for a preliminary injunction should happen soon, but litigation is “rarely quick” if the full case goes to trial.
“If they grant the preliminary injunction, I would say all bets are off,” he said.
Biden said in an interview with Nexstar’s Reshad Hudson last week that he expected relief to be disbursed within two weeks, but experts said that is only possible if the injunction is denied.
Sant’Ambrogio said the Supreme Court has increasingly cut back on the power of the executive branch to take action without clear direction from Congress, and the states’ challenge could succeed based on the argument that Congress never expressly approved broad forgiveness.
“This is a very bold move by the administration, and there are certainly some questions given how the Supreme Court has been interpreting the power of the executive and federal agencies,” Sant’Ambrogio said.
While Shafroth acknowledged court cases can go on for a long time, she doesn’t expect the challenges against student debt relief to last for too long or for the courts to halt the program while they decide.
She said it is “unusual for courts to order a party to do or not do something before they’ve decided a case.”
“Normally, a judge would have to find the government was breaking the law before ordering them to stop,” Shafroth said.
The six states that sued –– Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Carolina –– pointed to multiple failed congressional attempts to cancel debt in recent years in their complaint as evidence of a lack of congressional authorization for the administration’s action.
If the appeals court decides the states have standing and grants the preliminary injunction, their briefs on the merits of the case would not be due until mid-December. The government would then have 30 days to respond, and the states would have 21 additional days to respond to that rebuttal, which would almost certainly cause the case to go into next year.
A COVID-19 pandemic-era pause on borrowers making payments on their loans is set to end on Dec. 31, but the Biden administration could seek to extend it again. The administration had been urging borrowers to request relief by mid-November to ensure they receive it in time for the pause to end.
“It’s hard for me to imagine this being wrapped up in less than at least a month. It could potentially be two or three months before the injunction is finally lifted,” said Thomas Bennett, an associate professor of law at the University of Missouri. “And of course, if appeals courts agreed with the states that they have standing, then it could be much longer.”
He said either side could appeal an eventual 8th Circuit ruling to the Supreme Court on an expedited basis, adding that the high court may be more likely to take it if the federal government loses at the appeals court level.
He said the Supreme Court may also be more likely to take up cases that challenge the program if multiple appeals courts issue different rulings on the constitutionality of the program.
Shafroth pointed out the Supreme Court has already rejected getting involved in one case regarding the debt relief program, Brown County Taxpayers Association v. Biden, and she didn’t expect them to get involved in Garrison v. Department of Education — a prediction that proved correct on Friday when Justice Amy Coney Barrett denied an emergency effort to block the forgiveness program in the Garrison case.
“It remains to be seen if any of the other cases will go up to the Supreme Court,” Shafroth said.
Bennett, in response to Biden’s prediction, said, “It’s not likely that there would be any actual loan forgiveness in the next two weeks.”
“But in the next four weeks, in the next six weeks, I think it just becomes increasingly plausible if they’re able to win,” he added, referring to the administration.
Although Shafroth said it is hard to put an exact timeline on when this could get solved in the courts, she said she does not expect a long timeframe for decisions.
“The parties are very clearly, on both sides, interested in resolving these cases quickly so they’re agreeing to fast briefing schedules. The courts are also recognizing the high importance of these cases and resolving them quickly,” she said.
“I think, hopefully, we should have everything resolved fairly soon,” Shafroth said.
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2022-11-06T17:28:19+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/when-could-student-loan-borrowers-know-if-theyre-actually-getting-relief/
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MELBOURNE, Australia and SAN FRANCISCO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) ("Alterity" or "the Company"), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing disease modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the first patient has been dosed in the Company's Phase 2 clinical trial of ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare and highly debilitating Parkinsonian disorder.
While it is similar to Parkinson's disease, MSA progresses more rapidly and causes profound disability. In addition to the motor symptoms characteristic of Parkinson's disease, MSA manifests with more severe autonomic nervous system impairment resulting in bladder dysfunction and the inability to maintain normal blood pressure, as well as uncoordinated or clumsy movements that contribute to falling. There are no known causes or specific risk factors associated with the disease.
"Dosing of our first patient is a significant milestone for Alterity as we look to bring a potential new treatment option to individuals living with MSA," said David Stamler, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, Alterity. "This is just the first step as we expect to expand enrolment in multiple regions over the second half of this year. We are grateful to the entire clinical team at the New Zealand Brain Research Institute whose efficiency and dedication to their patients supported this accomplishment."
"As a clinician looking after people with MSA, I'm very pleased that Alterity has chosen to bring this clinical trial of a novel prospective therapy to New Zealand. There is presently no available treatment to slow down or prevent progression of this distressing brain disorder so trials such as this are very welcome," added Professor Tim Anderson, Lead Investigator of the trial at the New Zealand Brain Research Institute.
The Phase 2 clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of ATH434 in patients with early-stage MSA. The study will explore the effect of ATH434 treatment on imaging and protein biomarkers, such as aggregating α-synuclein and excess iron, which are important contributors to MSA pathology. Clinical and biomarker endpoints will permit comprehensive assessment of ATH434 efficacy along with characterization of safety and pharmacokinetics. The study is expected to enroll approximately 60 adult patients to receive one of two doses of ATH434 or placebo. Patients will receive treatment for 12 months which will provide an opportunity to detect changes in efficacy endpoints to optimize design of a definitive Phase 3 study. Additional information on the Phase 2 trial can be found by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05109091.
About ATH434
Alterity's lead candidate, ATH434, is the first of a new generation of small molecules designed to inhibit the aggregation of pathological proteins implicated in neurodegeneration. ATH434 has been shown preclinically to reduce α-synuclein pathology and preserve nerve cells by restoring normal iron balance in the brain. In this way, it has excellent potential to treat Parkinson's disease as well as various forms of atypical Parkinsonism such as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). ATH434 has successfully completed a Phase 1 clinical trial demonstrating the agent is well tolerated, orally bioavailable, and achieved brain levels comparable to efficacious levels in animal models of MSA, with the objective of restoring function in patients with MSA and other Parkinsonian disorders.
ATH434 has been granted Orphan designation for the treatment of MSA by the U.S. FDA and the European Commission.
About Multiple System Atrophy
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rare, neurodegenerative disease characterized by failure of the autonomic nervous system and impaired movement. The symptoms reflect the progressive loss of function and death of different types of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is a rapidly progressive disease and causes profound disability. MSA is a Parkinsonian disorder characterized by a variable combination of slowed movement and/or rigidity, autonomic instability that affects involuntary functions such as blood pressure maintenance and bladder control, and impaired balance and/or coordination that predisposes to falls. A pathological hallmark of MSA is the accumulation of the protein α-synuclein within glia, the support cells of the central nervous system, and neuron loss in multiple brain regions. MSA affects approximately 15,000 individuals in the U.S., and while some of the symptoms of MSA can be treated with medications, currently there are no drugs that are able to slow disease progression and there is no cure.[1]
About Alterity Therapeutics Limited
Alterity Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to creating an alternate future for people living with neurodegenerative diseases. The Company's lead asset, ATH434, has the potential to treat various Parkinsonian disorders. Alterity also has a broad drug discovery platform generating patentable chemical compounds to intercede in disease processes. The Company is based in Melbourne, Australia, and San Francisco, California, USA. For further information please visit the Company's web site at www.alteritytherapeutics.com.
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This announcement was authorized by David Stamler, CEO of Alterity Therapeutics Limited.
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2022-07-06T15:21:21+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/07/06/alterity-therapeutics-doses-first-patient-ath434-phase-2-clinical-trial-multiple-system-atrophy/
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On a recent rainy Saturday, about two dozen Democratic volunteers squeezed into a small office in a Portland, Oregon suburb.
Democratic candidate Andrea Salinas addressed canvassers at her Tualatin, Oregon office in an increasingly tight race in the state's new 6th Congressional District.
"Thank you all so much. I consider this soggy sock season here in Oregon when we're all out there canvassing and making sure we're talking to voters," Salinas said.
The state of Oregon has long been a safe blue haven for Democrats. But this year, Republicans are threatening upsets in races across the state.
Recently, the Cook Political Report shifted Oregon's newest congressional district from lean Democratic to a toss-up as the GOP candidate there gains momentum.
The district, which was the center of one of the most expensive races in the country earlier this year, runs southwest of Portland into vast wine country and past the state capital of Salem.
The district's mix of urban and rural areas is making for tight political race this year, said Chris Stout, a politics professor at Oregon State University.
"In a year like 2022, where Republicans are having an advantage and people are concerned about crime... inflation, it makes it a much more competitive race," Stout said.
Ultimately, the contest in this district could help tell a larger national story about how far the Republican Party's reach truly goes this election cycle.
Oregon's largest share of Latino voters
The new Oregon congressional district also boasts the state's largest concentration of Latino residents, with 21% identifying as Hispanic.
Yolanda Welch, who came out to canvass for Salinas, said she relates to Salinas' Mexican roots.
"She grew up like me," Welch, who moved to Oregon region in 1974, said in her native Spanish.
Welch said Salinas, a former longtime state lawmaker, can respond to rising inflation.
Welch, a working caretaker, said she's turned off by the GOP.
"I'm not like Republicans. They have so much money. I don't," Welch said with a laugh.
"Oregonians are struggling"
The district's GOP candidate, Mike Erickson, is a wealthy supply chain executive who has self funded much of his campaign.
So far, both sides have raised more than $2 million dollars. Erickson has gained traction with rural voters while Salinas commands support in urban and suburban areas
And recently, the Congressional Leadership Fund, a political action committee tied to House GOP leaders, dumped another $800,000 dollars in ads into the district.
In an emailed statement to NPR, Erickson said Oregonians have tired of higher costs and a long-running homeless crisis that has not improved under Democrats' watch.
"Oregonians are struggling with out-of-control inflation and gas prices due to reckless Democrat spending. Oregonians are tired of watching our state falling behind in education, disrespecting and underfunding law enforcement, and allowing camping on public property," Erickson said. "The Democrats have had decades to work on and solve the problem, and it just is getting worse."
Erickson also said he believes he's well-positioned to represent the district's Latino population because of his business background and ability to address inflation.
He's a perennial Republican candidate and lost several previous election runs. In past runs, Erickson was hurt after he was linked to an ex-girlfriend's abortion and recently said he wasn't aware the woman sought the service.
He was also arrested in 2016 for driving under the influence. He's now suing Salinas over a related ad to the DUI arrest.
Erickson declined to elaborate on the claims to NPR, but told the Oregonian the DUI arrest was one mistake against the law.
"I've never been perfect," he said.
A costly election fight
Erickson and his supporters say despite past setbacks, this year is his chance to get to the U.S. Capitol.
At a coffee shop in the town of McMinnville, Republican Chris Chenoweth says despite those setbacks, timing is finally on Erickson's side
"I think Mike's going to win," Chenoweth said.
Chenoweth, who sits on McMinnville's city council, which is located in a rural pocket of Oregon's 6th Congressional District, said national issues are energizing the district's Republicans.
"You start looking at your bread and butter kitchen table issues. It's headwinds against the Democrats for this election cycle," Chenoweth said.
Salinas, who won a bitter Democratic primary this year, remains bullish as she talks more about the economy and other top worries.
"I don't have to be the... flag bearer for the Democratic Party," Salinas said. "I want to be the flag bearer for the people of the 6th Congressional District. Right. And really addressing their needs, because I know that people are suffering right now. And that is what motivates me to do the work."
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2022-11-07T20:15:49+00:00
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kvpr.org
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https://www.kvpr.org/npr-news/2022-11-07/a-tight-congressional-race-in-oregon-could-signal-the-breadth-of-the-gops-reach
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Lessons from Hurricane Michael being applied to Ian recovery
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Four years before Category 4 Ian wiped out parts of southwest Florida, the state’s Panhandle had its own encounter with an even stronger hurricane, Michael. The Category 5 storm all but destroyed one town, fractured thousands of homes and businesses and did some $25 billion in damage.
With damage from Ian estimated at several times that and the Fort Myers area beginning a cleanup that will be even larger than after Michael, the two areas are collaborating on a way forward as south Florida residents wonder what their area will look like in a few years.
Mayor Greg Brudnicki and other leaders from a rebuilt Panama City traveled to the southwestern coast this week at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis to help officials plan a way forward. Keeping crews and trucks in the area to remove mountains of debris is job No. 1 because all other progress hinges on that, Brudnicki said, and that can mean obtaining loans as a bridge until federal reimbursement money shows up.
“You can’t fix anything until you get it cleaned up,” Brudnicki said.
Tiny Mexico Beach, which was nearly leveled by Michael in 2018, still has fewer structures and people than it did before the storm. The town’s mayor, Al Cathey, said one of the biggest challenges recovering from a natural disaster is fundamental: looking ahead, not back.
With little left in town after Michael, Cathey said, residents gathered daily at a portable kitchen to map out the way forward after the hurricane, and there was an unwritten rule.
“When we had our afternoon meetings at the food truck, all we talked about is, ‘What are we going to do tomorrow?’ — not what didn’t get done four days ago,” Cathey said.
Michael was blamed for more than 30 deaths. With more than 100 fatalities, Ian was the third-deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland this century behind Hurricane Katrina, which left about 1,400 people dead, and Hurricane Sandy, which killed 233 despite weakening to a tropical storm just before landfall.
Recovery will be more complicated in southwest Florida than it was in the Panhandle because of population, Cathey said. Bay County, which includes Panama City and Mexico Beach, has only 180,000 residents, while Lee County, where the Fort Myers area is located, is home to almost 790,000 people, many of whom are retirees.
Simply removing the boats that were thrown onto land around Lee County could take months, and there are the remains of homes and businesses scattered by 155 mph (250 kph) winds or flooded by seawater that surged miles inland along creeks and canals.
One of the damaged vessels and waterlogged homes belongs to Mike Ford, who is braced for a prolonged recovery that could change the character of the area.
The flooded-out mobile home park where Ford lives — one of hundreds of such communities in the region — would be better off as an RV park where people can come and go than as a permanent neighborhood, he said. Residents might be ripe for a buyout or conversion after Ian, particularly since he and others had to repair damage after Hurricane Irma in 2017.
“I’ve got enough money to rebuild, but I can’t see it because what I’ve (already) done is rebuild, and now this happened,” said Ford, who lost a valuable collection of guitars and Beatles records to Ian. “It kind of takes the wind out of you.”
A neighbor of Ford’s, Chuck Wagner, said some people already are getting frustrated after Ian. Many southwest Florida residents are retirees who only live in the area half the year, spending the hot summers in the north, and they’re hearing that aid might not be available to part-time residents.
“Everything is up in the air,” he said. “It might take years. Who knows?”
Progress is measured in incremental steps. Over the weekend, officials announced that power had been restored to the first few homes on Fort Myers Beach, one of the hardest hit places. As of Sunday, FEMA had approved $420 million statewide for lodging and home repair assistance for residents unable to live in their homes following Ian.
In Mexico Beach, Tom Wood, 82, is proof that progress will happen — slowly and painfully.
His beachfront business, the Driftwood Inn, was blown apart and filled with ocean water when Michael made landfall with sustained winds of 160 mph (258 kph) on Oct. 10, 2018. Initially, he said, the only logical step seemed to be giving up.
But the storm passed and the Gulf still beckoned, Wood said, so he decided to rebuild. The new Driftwood Inn reopened in June with 24 rooms at its original location after a $13 million outlay and a lot headaches from insurance, government regulations and contractors.
Mexico Beach still desperately needs a grocery store to avoid the more than 10-mile (16-kilometer) drive to the nearest one, he said, and a pharmacy and more restaurants would be good. But looking back, Wood said, he believes he made the right decision to rebuild and hopes people in Fort Myers Beach do the same.
“I am so glad that we did it, not only us but for the town,” he said. “It just makes the town better, I think.”(AP) -
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2022-10-16T22:49:48+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/2022/10/16/lessons-hurricane-michael-being-applied-ian-recovery/
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Line of premium quality perfumes redefines category at retail with accessible price points
NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Maesa Group has proudly unveiled their newest launch, Fine'ry, a line of luxury-inspired perfumes redefining the fine fragrances category, exclusively at Target.
Positioned to disrupt the category at mass with a coveted, boutique fragrance experience, Fine'ry is inspired by some of the most beloved perfume icons in the industry. The collection is a diverse range of fragrances that offer unique and memorable scent experiences curated by the world's top perfumers, without the designer mark ups. Each scent is created with the highest-quality ingredients and guarantees a long-lasting wear, for under $30. The formulas are clean, vegan, cruelty-free, and free from parabens and phthalates.
"Fine fragrance should be an attainable luxury for everyone," says Dana Steinfeld, SVP of Marketing & Product Development. "We were inspired to democratize the category and open up the world of artisanal fragrances. In collaboration with renowned master perfumers, our team designed sophisticated signature scents that are elegant, minimal, and luxurious from the inside out for a fraction of the cost."
With a deep appreciation that everyone "deserves to feel fine," Fine'ry draws inspiration from highly coveted luxury fragrances to create sensorial moments that lead to memorable fragrance stories.
The product offerings include a versatile range of eau de parfums, body mists, and a discovery set. Fine'ry retails from $14.99 - $27.99 and can be found in Target stores nationally, as well as online at www.target.com. For more information, follow the brand at @fineryfragrance on Instagram and TikTok.
About Fine'ry:
Discover the world of Fine'ry, a brand founded and rooted in the craft of fine perfumery. We take inspiration from the legendary fragrances that have shaped the history of perfume, to craft unique scent experiences, and make them accessible to all.
About Maesa:
Maesa creates and manufactures exclusive beauty products. By combining creativity, entrepreneurial vision and proprietary resources, Maesa designs, develops and manufactures private label and exclusive brands for retailers as well as packaging and turnkey products for beauty brands. With expertise in branding and design, engineering, product development, manufacturing and logistics, Maesa specializes in fine fragrances, color cosmetics, personal care, home fragrance as well as primary and secondary packaging. Founded in 1997, Maesa has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Hong Kong and employs over 250 team members worldwide. More information can be found at www.maesa.com.
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2023-03-16T13:03:55+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2023/03/16/maesa-group-launches-exclusive-luxury-inspired-fragrance-collection-finery/
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Evening" game were:
05-18-19-23-28
(five, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-three, twenty-eight)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Evening" game were:
05-18-19-23-28
(five, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-three, twenty-eight)
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2022-09-27T03:46:37+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Take-5-Evening-game-17468860.php
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(WCIA) — Illinois football lands four-star wide receiver Malik Elzy. Elzy made his announcement at the 2023 All-American Bowl in Texas.
The 6’3″, 200 pound wide receiver had over 1,000 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns as a senior. The Chicago native chose Illinois out of 25 college offers. Also at the All American Bowl, Illinois signee David Olano. The Naperville native is ranked the 3rd kicker in the nation.
“I’ll be the receiver that they need,” Elzy said. “The third down balls Imma go get it.”
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2023-01-08T02:06:11+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/sports/illini-football-land-4-star-wide-receiver-malik-elzy/
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Deandre Ayton NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Suns vs. Clippers - April 20
The Phoenix Suns, Deandre Ayton included, will be in action at 10:30 PM on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Below, we dig into Ayton's stats and trends to help you find the most appealing prop bets.
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Deandre Ayton Insights vs. the Clippers
- Ayton has taken 13.2 shots per game this season and made 7.8 per game, which account for 12.0% and 15.1%, respectively, of his team's total.
- Ayton's opponents, the Clippers, have one of the slowest offensive tempos, ranking 22nd, averaging 101 possessions per game, while his Suns average 101.4 per game, which ranks 19th among NBA teams.
- Defensively, the Clippers are ranked 12th in the league, conceding 113.1 points per game.
- On the boards, the Clippers are ranked 13th in the league, conceding 43.1 rebounds per contest.
- Looking at assists, the Clippers have conceded 25 per contest, 10th in the NBA.
Deandre Ayton vs. the Clippers
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2023-04-20T22:16:08+00:00
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TULSA, Okla. — As if gas prices weren’t high enough, Gas Buddy says the cost of fuel is spiraling out of control, as inventories of oil drop, and the European Union sets the stage to curb the use of Russian oil.
And for some, the cost is getting even more painful, as scammers prey on those who find it hard to afford the price at the pump.
Especially recently, as the signs seem to scream at folks as they drive by many gas stations. Four bucks a gallon.
“I’m pretty sure everybody’s sick and tired of the gas prices where they’re at already,” one driver says.
Some families say they’re close to getting priced out of buying the fuel they need.
Cheri told us, “I’m to the point where I can’t fill up my car to get to work, to provide for my family.”
And it’s folks like Cheri, that a new scam targets.
She says, “I got a call from a gentleman saying the government was providing relief to drivers because of the skyrocketing cost of gas. I signed up for the program but found out I had been duped and lost a lot of money out of my checking account. I’m so mad, I can hardly stand it.”
“This is a scam,” Colleen Tressler, with the Federal Trade Commission says.
Many scammers take advantage of current events, using them as the next hook, to reel in the next victim.
“Scammers follow the headlines; they just pivot and follow whatever is new.”
And while higher gas prices have been in the news the last few months, a jump of some 20 cents a gallon to four dollars a gallon, easily catches the attention of most drivers and scammers.
The FTC says there is currently no relief program for high gas prices, or for any items your family needs, which are now more expensive because of inflation.
So beware of anyone telling you differently, especially in unsolicited calls, texts and emails, all designed to steal your personal and financial information, so scammers can raid your bank accounts.
“If anything comes to you out of the blue that could be a red flag right there,” Tressler warns.
And even if you haven’t been scammed, many drivers say the price at the pump, still hits them in the tank
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2022-05-11T13:49:53+00:00
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Which roller skates are best for women?
Next time you feel the need for some exercise and fresh air, try strapping on a pair of roller skates. Not only does rollerblading make for a fun way to get around, but there are also health benefits. The beauty of roller skates is that they’re made for anyone and anywhere: from beginners to experts, from the road to the skate park.
Shop this article: Rollerblade Zetrablade Women’s Inline Skates, Caroma Inline Skates Adult Outdoor and PAPAISON Adjustable Inline Skates
Size
The most important thing to keep in mind when buying a pair of roller skates is size. Like shoes, if they’re even slightly off, you can get blisters, or worse, feel pain every time you skate.
Number of wheels
Roller skates with four wheels are easier to maneuver and best for beginners. Three-wheeled skates are better for intermediate riders looking to gain speed.
Wheel diameter
Wheel diameter plays a huge part in speed, maneuverability and turns. The smaller the wheel, the easier to handle. The bigger the wheel, the faster your speed.
Best women’s roller skates
Rollerblade Zetrablade Women’s Inline Skates
When you’re first starting out, comfort is key. Thanks to its soft design, the boot of the skate fits comfortably and provides easy strides. Plus, the strap and laces provide exceptional security, stability and ankle support for any sharp turns or rocky roads. They come with a heel brake that makes stopping a breeze.
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Caroma Inline Skates Adult Outdoor
For under $50, this pair is great for anyone who’s wanting to get familiar with rollerblading. These skates feature adjustable sizing and have a padded liner that provides optimal comfort. They’re lightweight, ensuring beginners can find their footing, and light up for a fun night at the rink.
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LIKU Black Professional Inline Skates
This sleek-looking pair of skates come with a removable lining, a durable shoe shell, high-quality bearings and a triple-secure closing safety buckle. It’s great for all foot sizes and users appreciate the excellent fit, comfort and maneuverability.
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PAPAISON Adjustable Inline Skates
These skates feature a plush and padded liner designed to cradle the feet and prevent fatigue, so you can skate as long as you want in comfort and style. The four illuminating wheels light up when you start to skate, no batteries are needed.
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Epic Skates Engage 3-Wheel Inline Speed Skates
These unisex Epic roller skates are a good buy if you’re looking for speed and durability. They’re supportive and flexible, though you may need a bit of time to break them in.
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2023-07-09T21:40:13+00:00
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Protests have erupted across Iran in recent days after a 22-year-old woman died while being held by the morality police for violating the country’s strictly enforced Islamic dress code.
The death of Mahsa Amini, who had been picked up for her allegedly loose headscarf, or hijab, has triggered daring displays of defiance, in the face of beatings and possible arrest.
Many Iranians, particularly the young, have come to see Amini’s death as part of the Islamic Republic’s heavy-handed policing of dissent and the morality police’s increasingly violent treatment of young women.
Here’s a look at what sparked the protests and where they might lead.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN IRAN?
In street protests, some women tore off their mandatory headscarves, demonstratively twirling them in the air. Videos online showed two women throwing their hijabs into a bonfire. Another woman is seen cutting off her hair in a show of protest.
At some of the demonstrations, protesters clashed with police and thick clouds of tear gas were seen rising in the capital, Tehran. Protesters were also chased and beaten with clubs by the motorcycle-riding Basij.
The Basij, volunteers in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, have violently suppressed protests in the past, including over water rights and the country’s cratering economy.
Yet some demonstrators still chant “death to the dictator,” targeting both Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran’s theocracy, despite the threat of arrest, imprisonment and even the possibility of a death sentence.
WHAT CAUSED THE PROTESTS IN IRAN?
Iran’s morality police arrested Amini on Sept. 13 in Tehran, where she was visiting from her hometown in the country’s western Kurdish region. She collapsed at a police station and died three days later.
Police detained her over wearing her hijab too loosely. Iran requires women to wear the headscarf in a way that completely covers their hair when in public. Only Afghanistan under Taliban rule now actively enforces a similar law. Ultra-conservative Saudi Arabia has dialed back its enforcement over recent years.
The police deny Amini was mistreated and say she died of a heart attack. President Ebrahim Raisi, who will speak at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, has promised an investigation.
Amini’s family says she had no history of heart trouble and that they were prevented from seeing her body before she was buried. The demonstrations erupted after her funeral in the Kurdish city of Saqez on Saturday, and quickly spread to other parts of the country, including Tehran.
HOW ARE WOMEN TREATED IN IRAN?
Iranian women have full access to education, work outside the home and hold public office. But they are required to dress modestly in public, which includes wearing the hijab as well as long, loose-fitting robes. Unmarried men and women are barred from mingling.
The rules, which date back to the days after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, are enforced by the morality police. The force, officially known as the Guidance Patrol, is stationed across public areas. It is made up of men as well as women.
Enforcement was eased under former President Hassan Rouhani, a relative moderate who at one point accused the morality police of being overly aggressive. In 2017, the head of the force said it would no longer arrest women for violating the dress code.
But under Raisi, a hard-liner elected last year, agents of the morality police appear to have been unleashed. The U.N. human rights office says young women have been slapped in the face, beaten with batons and shoved into police vehicles in recent months.
HOW HAS IRAN RESPONDED TO THE PROTESTS?
Iranian leaders have vowed to investigate the circumstances of Amini’s death while accusing unnamed foreign countries and exiled opposition groups of seizing on it as a pretext to foment unrest. That’s been a common pattern during protests in recent years.
Iran’s ruling clerics view the United States as a threat to the Islamic Republic and believe the adoption of Western customs undermines society. Khamenei himself has seized on so-called “color” protests in Europe and elsewhere as foreign interventions — and not as people demonstrating for more rights.
Tensions have been especially high since then-President Donald Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and imposed crippling sanctions. The Biden administration has been working with European allies for the last two years to revive the accord. The negotiations appear deadlocked, as nonproliferation experts warn Iran has enough highly enriched uranium for a nuclear bomb if it chooses to build one. The Islamic Republic insists its program is peaceful.
The governor of Tehran said Wednesday that authorities arrested three foreign nationals at protests in the capital, without elaborating. Iranian security forces have arrested at least 25 people, and the governor of the Kurdistan province says three people have been killed by armed groups in unrest linked to the protests, without elaborating.
Activists and human rights groups have blamed Iranian security forces for killing protesters in other demonstrations, like those over gasoline prices in 2019.
COULD THE PROTESTS BRING DOWN IRAN’S GOVERNMENT?
Iran’s ruling clerics have weathered several waves of protests going back decades, eventually quashing them with brute force.
The most serious challenge to the clerics’ rule was the Green Movement that emerged after the country’s disputed presidential election in 2009 and called for far-reaching reforms; millions of Iranians took to the streets.
Authorities responded with a brutal crackdown, with the Revolutionary Guard and the Basij militia opening fire on protesters and launching waves of arrests. Opposition leaders were placed under house arrest.
Among those killed was Neda Agha Soltan, a 27-year-old woman who became an icon of the protest movement after she was shot and bled to death in a video seen by millions on social media.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 9, 2023
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Lubbock Texas has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Parmer County in the Panhandle of Texas...
Southwestern Castro County in the Panhandle of Texas...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 450 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast
of Lazbuddie, or 11 miles southwest of Dimmitt, moving southeast at
5 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Parmer and southwestern Castro Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
In addition to large hail, significant amounts of smaller hail are
likely. Accumulating hail can cause damage to crops, trees, and
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Hypercar maker Ariel has offered a glimpse of what can be achieved with batteries and backup engines in the form of the new Hipercar.
The small British firm in 2017 announced plans for a high-performance extended-range electric vehicle code-named the Hipercar, one outfitted with a gas-turbine range extender. It seemed to be the trend back then as there were a handful of companies with similar concepts that year.
Hipercar, which stands for “High Performance Carbon Reduction,” is a fitting code name as the car should deliver hypercar-like performance. Things are still at the prototype stage but Ariel has already locked in some of the specs.
There will be multiple variants of the Hipercar, with the range-topper to feature a four-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain consisting of two electric motors at each axle. Each motor drives a wheel via a single-speed transmission, and combined output of the system is 1,180 hp and 1,342 lb-ft of torque—impressive when you consider the targeted weight is 3,430 lb. A tamer rear-wheel-drive option with two electric motors at the rear axle and half the output will also be offered.
Powering the electric motors is a lithium-ion battery with a usable 56 kwh of capacity. The range on battery power alone is estimated at 150 miles but to boost this Ariel will offer the option of a gas-turbine range extender, which can use fuel to recharge or maintain battery charge—or augment it.
What does all of this translate to? According to Ariel, 0-60 mph acceleration in about two seconds, 0-100 mph in about 4.4 seconds, and a top speed of 155 mph. Figures claimed by Ariel are for the more powerful four-motor version.
As for the chassis, it consists of a bonded-aluminum monocoque structure with removable aluminum front and rear subframes. The Hipercar’s suspension features double wishbones at all four corners with dampers supplied by Bilstein. Forged or carbon-fiber composite wheels will be available, wrapped in beefy 265/35-size tires at the front and 325/30 at the rear. Ariel is also developing a new power steering system to provide superior feedback to the driver.
Ariel targets a start of production in 2024. Pricing information will be announced closer to that date.
Note, Ariel isn’t the only company working on an insane electric pocket rocket. There’s also fellow British firm McMurtry which plans a road-going version of its record-breaking Speirling track car.
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2022-08-31T20:03:48+00:00
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https://www.pahomepage.com/automotive/internet-brands/ariel-hipercar-revealed-as-1180-hp-ev-with-gas-turbine-range-extender/
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Bridgerton, the popular Regency-era Netflix drama created by Shonda Rhimes, recently announced production of its third season. While fans anxiously await its release, Shondaland, events company Fever, and Netflix have partnered to bring a proper ball—like those oft-held in the show—to Atlanta (and Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Montreal, and Washington, D.C.).
Running Wednesday to Sunday through September 18 at Pullman Yards, the Queen’s Ball: a Bridgerton Experience is open to ages 16 and up (parental supervision required). Tickets start at $45 for general admission and $85 for V.I.P. (Prices vary based on date, time, and availability.)
What to expect
An immersive experience, the Queen’s Ball is a mishmash of Instagramable photo ops, museum-style costume viewing, character parades, line dancing, and branded gift shops. Fever and Netflix put it together into a customizable experience where guests can roam, sip, and sway to their liking.
Visit the modiste to view Lady Daphne and the Duke’s outfits and take pictures in the scene. Line up to have your portrait “painted” digitally in prom pose. Some spaces have designated photographers, while others are self-service. If you’re in need of liquid courage, bars are easily accessible. V.I.P. tickets include one glass of sparkling wine. Be forewarned: fanciful cocktails don’t come cheap. At $16 a pop, the Whistledown & Dirty (vodka, lemonade, and mint), Lady Bridgerton (gin, hibiscus syrup, simple syrup, sparkling water), and Bridgerton Fashioned (bourbon, simple syrup, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, angostura bitters) must be finished before entering the dancefloor. Mocktails and sodas are available as well.
About 30 minutes into the experience, the string quartet begins playing and attendees are rushed into two lines. Better practice your curtsy—the queen is coming! After her grand entrance, you may want to high-tail it to the photo ops sans long lines. When you return, you can join the crowd in a ballroom line dance. Not your thing? The duke and duchess will perform shortly.
By now, the crowd is amped up, brimming with excitement from seeing their favorite characters (or decent look-alikes) live. The evening ends with a dance party a la “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).” It doesn’t feel on brand, but the attendees don’t seem to mind.
Ballgowns encouraged
This is not an event you can wing. Buy tickets in advance, then immediately start your outfit search, as attire is a big part of this experience. Ninety-five percent of attendees are women, and sparkly, flowing gowns are the norm. Crowns, feathers, and elbow-length gloves are the go-to accessories, and heels are expected. (Note: Pullman Yards is gravel, so stilettos can be dangerous.)
A Rent the Runway partnership provides a 25 percent discount to ticketholders, and an Amazon search for “Bridgerton dress” turns up numerous options. I went with the cheapest relevant look and shouldn’t have been surprised that at least three other attendees were sporting (gasp) the same gown—how embarrassing!
If you have bridesmaid, formal wedding, or prom dress, that’ll work, too. If attendees were any indication, hair should be long and loose with waves or curls. Extra credit to those who sport a white wig. The few men in attendance boasted cumberbunds, bow ties, or tuxedos.
For Bridgerton fans, this is an event unlike any other, so dress to impress.
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2022-07-29T14:48:09+00:00
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atlantamagazine.com
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https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-queens-ball-a-bridgerton-experience-in-atlanta/
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Two decades ago, newly minted Bowling Green college graduate Sarah Johnston thought if her company didn’t take, she and her husband would have to find “real jobs.”
Johnston still hasn’t gotten that “real job,” though her husband did about a decade ago, she said with a laugh. Instead, she’s constructing a 12,000-square-foot building “with room to grow” for her business called PromoSpark, which specializes in branded apparel and customized promotional products.
That will more than double the space her 15 employees currently operate from, a 5,500-square-foot space she used to own. Johnston sold the building, and now leases the space, as she prepares to relocate to 4.58 acres on Osborne Drive sometime between November and January. Her business has been in Fairfield for 15 years.
She predicts over the next three to five years, PromoSpark will double its business, which includes adding more employees. She said her business currently does $4 million to $5 million in annual sales as the local small Fairfield business maintains a national presence.
Johnston chose to stay in Fairfield for the past 15 years because the city government has helped her grow. City Council recently agreed to waive the permit fees as she constructs her building valued at $900,000.
“They’ve worked on other projects for my business; I just feel loyalty to them because they’re just so nice to work with,” said Johnston, adding they’ve helped her negotiate any hurdles and provided professional advice to help her grow.
Fairfield Economic Development Manager Nathaniel Kaelin said though the city is business-friendly to all sizes and types of companies, small businesses like PromoSpark help make Fairfield’s economy stronger.
“If we have a large employer go out, we have a lot of smaller businesses that can carry the ship,” he said. “Over the years, we’ve seen larger businesses come and grow, but the smaller ones seem to have more a local focus, and they recycle their dollars in the community, and they try to hire local.”
When Johnston moves in, she said she’ll “definitely have to hire a couple more people.” And as business revenues increase, she’ll be adding more jobs, many of which will be suited for working moms.
“One of the things I like to take pride in is helping working moms,” she said. “I’m a working mom myself, so it’s very important that I have a flexible schedule, and that’s what we’ve been able to offer our employees.”
The jobs she’ll be looking to fill will be sales, customer services, bookkeeping, and production and fulfillment positions. Some are full-time, some are part-time jobs, she said.
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2022-08-21T09:11:42+00:00
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CHICAGO (AP) — Yadier Molina rejoined the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday after traveling to his native Puerto Rico for the end of his basketball team’s championship run.
The 40-year-old Molina owns the Vaqueros de Bayamón, who play in the Baloncesto Superior National league. Bayamón beat San Germán 75-61 on Saturday to clinch its 16th BSN title.
Molina was placed on the restricted list Saturday and missed the final two games of St. Louis’ weekend sweep in Arizona. The veteran catcher was in the starting lineup for the opener of a five-game series at the Chicago Cubs.
“That’s a business trip,” Molina said. “I had to be there for the team and for the city. … It was a great experience.”
Asked how he weighed his duties with the NL Central-leading Cardinals versus his ownership of Bayamón, Molina said he had to go.
“The people need it in Puerto Rico. Obviously, to be around there with the people, with the team, it’s good for the people down there,” the 10-time All-Star said. “So I did what I had to.”
To make room for Molina on the roster, fellow catcher Iván Herrera was optioned to Triple-A Memphis and placed on the Cardinals’ taxi squad.
The team also announced that reliever Ryan Helsley had been removed from the paternity list and placed on the restricted list.
Molina had three hits in the Cardinals’ 5-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday night. Heading into the series at Wrigley Field, he was batting .222 with two homers and 12 RBIs in 52 games in what likely will be his final big league season.
St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol said Molina brought up the trip during the last series of the team’s previous homestand.
“It went well,” Marmol said of his talks with Molina. “He’s a grown man. We had the conversation and we left the room on the same page as far as him going back and being in the lineup today.”
Molina has spent his entire career in St. Louis, breaking into the majors in 2004 and winning two World Series titles with the Cardinals. He said he appreciated the team’s understanding when it came to the Puerto Rico trip.
“It was tough,” he said. “Obviously you want to be here with the team and do your job. But obviously, my business side, you got to be there with the team and you got to be there for the people over there, too. So I mean I’m glad it was only two days.”
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2022-08-23T00:11:07+00:00
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How to Watch the Dream vs. Sun Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 22
Published: Jul. 22, 2023 at 7:30 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Two of the WNBA's top players will be on show when DeWanna Bonner (18.1 points per game, 12th in league) and the Connecticut Sun (16-6) travel to face Rhyne Howard (18.8, ninth) and the Atlanta Dream (12-9) on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN.
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Dream vs. Sun Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, July 22, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Arena: Gateway Center Arena
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
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Key Stats for Dream vs. Sun
- Atlanta's 85.7 points per game are 7.3 more points than the 78.4 Connecticut allows.
- Atlanta is shooting 43.9% from the field, 1.1% higher than the 42.8% Connecticut's opponents have shot this season.
- The Dream have put together a 10-2 straight-up record in games they shoot over 42.8% from the field.
- Atlanta is making 36.1% of its shots from three-point distance, which is 4.5 percentage points higher than the 31.6% Connecticut's opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Dream are 9-6 when shooting over 31.6% as a team from three-point range.
- Connecticut and Atlanta rebound at around the same rate, with Connecticut averaging 3.5 fewer rebounds per game.
Dream Recent Performance
- The Dream have fared better offensively over their previous 10 games, scoring 87.0 points per contest, 1.3 more than their season average of 85.7.
- Over its previous 10 games, Atlanta is draining 7.2 threes per game, 0.2 more than its season average (7.0). It also owns a higher three-point percentage over its previous 10 contests (38.3%) compared to its season average (36.1%).
- The Dream are sinking 7.2 threes per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.2 more than their average for the season (7.0). Likewise, they own a better three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (38.3%) compared to their season average from downtown (36.1%).
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Nearly One-Third of Average Wages Required for Major Home-Ownership Expenses During Second Quarter of 2022; Portion of Wages Consumed by Home Ownership Rises at Fastest Pace This Century; Historic Affordability Plummets to 15-Year Low as Median Home Price Hits $349,000 and Mortgage Rates Top 5 percent
IRVINE, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its second-quarter 2022 U.S. Home Affordability Report, showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos are less affordable in the second quarter of 2022 compared to historical averages in 97 percent of counties across the nation with enough data to analyze. That was up from 69 percent of counties that were historically less affordable in the second quarter of 2021, to the highest point since 2007, just before the housing market crashed during the Great Recession of the late 2000s.
The report also shows that the portion of average wages nationwide required for major home-ownership expenses has risen this quarter to 31.5 percent as the median price of a single-family home has hit a new high of $349,000 and 30-year mortgage rates have shot up above 5 percent. The percentage of average wages consumed by those expenses has risen at the fastest quarterly and annual pace since at least 2000.
"Extraordinarily low levels of homes for sale combined with strong demand have caused home prices to soar over the last few years," said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence at ATTOM. "But homes remained relatively affordable due to historically low mortgage rates and rising wages. With interest rates almost doubling, homebuyers are faced with monthly mortgage payments that are between 40 and 50% higher than they were a year ago – payments that many prospective buyers simply can't afford."
The report determined affordability for average wage earners by calculating the amount of income needed to meet major monthly home ownership expenses — including mortgage, property taxes and insurance — on a median-priced single-family home, assuming a 20 percent down payment and a 28 percent maximum "front-end" debt-to-income ratio. That required income was then compared to annualized average weekly wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (see full methodology below).
Compared to historical levels, median home prices in 560 of the 575 counties analyzed in the second quarter of 2022 are less affordable than in the past. The latest number is up from 459 of the same group of counties in the first quarter of 2022, 397 in the second quarter of 2021 and just 251, or less than half, two years ago. That increase has continued as the median national home price has spiked 16 percent over the past year while average annual wages across the country have grown just 6 percent.
Major ownership costs on median-priced single-family homes and condos around the U.S. now require more than 28 percent of the average $67,587 wage in the U.S. - a ceiling considered affordable by common lending standards. The current level of 31.5 percent stands at the highest point since the second quarter of 2007 and is up from 26 percent in the first quarter of 2022 and 23.9 percent in the second quarter of last year. Both increases mark the largest jumps since at least 2000.
Affording a home across the nation has gotten significantly tougher in recent months at a time when the U.S. housing market has roared ahead for the 11th straight year but also faces notable headwinds that could slow it down. One major force remains: home prices have continued to soar in 2022 as a large cohort of homebuyers continues chasing an extremely small supply of properties for sale. Elevated demand has helped push the national median home price up over the past year at more than double the pace of wage growth.
But as mortgage rates have steadily climbed this year from just above 3 percent to near 6 percent for a 30-year loan, costs have escalated for buyers. Higher interest rates, growing inflation, soaring fuel costs and a declining stock market all threaten the housing market, which could already be showing signs of strain – May marked the fifth consecutive month of lower existing home sales than the prior month.
As historic affordability continues to decline, major home-ownership expenses on typical homes are now unaffordable to average local wage earners during the second quarter of 2022 in 388, or 67 percent, of the 575 counties in the report, based on the 28-percent guideline. The largest populated counties that are unaffordable are Los Angeles County, CA; Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ; San Diego County, CA; Orange County, CA (outside Los Angeles) and Kings County (Brooklyn), NY.
The most populous of the 187 counties where major expenses on median-priced homes remain affordable for average local workers in the second quarter of 2022 are Cook County (Chicago), IL; Harris County (Houston), TX; Philadelphia County, PA; Franklin County (Columbus), OH, and Hennepin County (Minneapolis), MN.
Home prices continue to rise at least 10 percent annually in two-thirds of country
Median single-family home and condo prices in the second quarter of 2022 are up by at least 10 percent over the second quarter of 2021 in 373, or 65 percent, of the 575 counties included in the report. Data was analyzed for counties with a population of at least 100,000 and at least 50 single-family home and condo sales in the second quarter of 2022.
Among the 47 counties in the report with a population of at least 1 million, the biggest year-over-year gains in median sales prices during the second quarter of 2022 are in Collin County (Plano), TX (up 28 percent); Hillsborough County (Tampa), FL (up 27 percent); Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ (up 25 percent); Clark County (Las Vegas), NV (up 24 percent) and Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), UT (up 24 percent).
Counties with a population of at least 1 million where median prices have gone up the least or decreased, year-over-year, during the second quarter of 2022 are Oakland County, MI (outside Detroit) (down 2 percent); Honolulu County, HI (up 4 percent); Bronx County, NY (up 5 percent); Cook County (Chicago), IL (up 5 percent) and Kings County (Brooklyn), NY (up 6 percent).
Price gains outpace wage growth in nearly 90 percent of markets
Annual home-price appreciation has been greater than weekly annualized wage growth in the second quarter of 2022 in 510 of the 575 counties analyzed in the report (89 percent), with the largest including Los Angeles County, CA; Harris County (Houston), TX; Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ; San Diego County, CA, and Orange County, CA (outside Los Angeles).
Average annualized wage growth has surpassed home-price appreciation in the second quarter of 2022 in only 65 of the counties in the report (11 percent), including Cook County, (Chicago), IL; Oakland County, MI (outside Detroit); Fairfield County, CT (outside New York City); Erie County (Buffalo), NY, and San Francisco County, CA.
Ownership costs now require more than 28 percent of average local wages in two-thirds of the nation
Major ownership costs on median-priced, single-family homes in the second quarter of 2022 consume more than 28 percent of average local wages in 388 of the 575 counties analyzed (67 percent), assuming a 20 percent down payment. That is up from 52 percent in the first quarter of 2022 for the same group of counties and 44 percent in the second quarter of last year.
"Worsening affordability appears to be having an impact on demand, which could lead to prices plateauing or even correcting modestly in some markets," Sharga noted. "Many potential buyers may elect to continue renting until market conditions improve. Others might adjust their sights and look for smaller properties, or homes that are further away from major metro areas. And it's possible that worsening affordability could accelerate the migratory trends that the COVID-19 pandemic started, as residents in high cost, high tax states who can now work from home look for less expensive places to live."
All but two of counties analyzed have seen an increase in the portion of average local wages consumed by major ownership expenses from both the first to the second quarter of this year and from the second quarter of last year to the same period in 2022.
Counties that require the largest percentage of wages are Santa Cruz County, CA (116 percent of annualized weekly wages needed to buy a home); Marin County, CA (outside San Francisco) (109.6 percent); Kings County (Brooklyn), NY (102.9 percent); Maui County, HI (92 percent) and San Luis Obispo County, CA (88.2 percent).
Aside from Kings County, NY, counties with a population of at least 1 million where major ownership expenses typically consume more than 28 percent of average local wages in the second quarter of 2022 include Orange County, CA (outside Los Angeles) (82.1 percent); Alameda County (Oakland), CA (77.2 percent); Queens County, NY (72.5 percent) and Riverside County, CA (outside Los Angeles) (67.6 percent).
Counties where the smallest portion of average local wages are required to afford the median-priced home during the second quarter of this year are Schuylkill County, PA (outside Allentown) (10.2 percent of annualized weekly wages needed to buy a home); Rock Island County (Moline), IL (12.4 percent); Cambria County, PA (outside Pittsburgh) (12.9 percent); Macon County (Decatur), IL (13.4 percent) and Mercer County, PA (outside Pittsburgh) (13.6 percent).
Counties with a population of at least 1 million where major ownership expenses typically consume less than 28 percent of average local wages in the second quarter of 2022 include Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), PA (17.4 percent); Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), OH (18.4 percent); Philadelphia County, PA (19.1 percent); St. Louis County, MO (21.4 percent) and Cook County (Chicago), IL (25.3 percent).
Four in 10 counties require annual wages of more than $75,000 to afford typical home
Amid the downward affordability trend, annual wages of more than $75,000 are now needed to pay for major costs on the median-priced home purchased during the second quarter of 2022 in 232, or 40 percent, of the 575 markets in the report.
The top 20 highest annual wages required to afford typical homes again are all on the east or west coast, led by New York County (Manhattan), NY ($362,691); San Mateo County (outside San Francisco), CA ($357,567); Marin County (outside San Francisco), CA ($347,958); San Francisco County, CA ($327,220) and Santa Clara County (San Jose), CA ($322,131).
The lowest annual wages required to afford a median-priced home in the second quarter of 2022 are in Schuylkill County, PA (outside Allentown) ($17,595); Cambria County, PA (outside Pittsburgh) ($20,171); Mercer County, PA (outside Pittsburgh) ($23,255); Fayette County, PA (outside Pittsburgh) ($23,638) and Bibb County (Macon), GA ($24,501),
Homeownership less affordable than historic averages in nearly all counties
Among the 575 counties analyzed in the report, 560 (97 percent) are less affordable in the second quarter of 2022 than their historic affordability averages. That is up from 80 percent in the first quarter of 2022, 69 percent a year ago and more than double the 44 percent level in the second quarter of 2020. Historic indexes have worsened this quarter compared to a year ago in all but two of those counties.
Historic affordability nationwide has declined for the sixth quarter in row to the worst level since the second quarter of 2007, near the end of the last housing-market boom.
Counties with a population of at least 1 million that are less affordable than their historic averages (indexes of less than 100 are considered less affordable compared to historic averages) include Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ (index of 58); Mecklenburg County (Charlotte), NC (59); Travis County (Austin), TX (60); Collin County (Plano), TX (60) and Clark County (Las Vegas), NV (60).
Counties with the worst affordability indexes in the second quarter of 2022 are Clayton County, GA (outside Atlanta) (index of 47); Canyon County, ID (outside Boise) (48); Rankin County (Jackson), MS (48); Maury County, TN (outside Nashville) (49) and Pinal County, AZ (outside Phoenix) (49).
Among counties with a population of at least 1 million, those where the affordability indexes have worsened most from the second quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2022 are Hillsborough County (Tampa), FL (index down 30 percent); Clark County (Las Vegas), NV (down 30 percent); Collin County (Plano), TX (down 30 percent); Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ (down 30 percent) and Pima County, (Tucson), AZ (down 30 percent).
Only 3 percent of markets are more affordable than historic averages
Among the 575 counties in the report, only 15 (3 percent) are more affordable than their historic affordability averages in the second quarter of 2022. That is down from 20 percent of the same group in the prior quarter, 31 percent a year ago and 56 percent in the second quarter of 2020.
Counties with a population of at least 1 million that are more affordable than their historic averages (indexes of more than 100 are considered more affordable compared to historic averages) include Westchester County, NY (outside New York City) (index of 103) and New York County (Manhattan), NY (101).
Counties with the best affordability indexes in the second quarter of 2022 include Macon County (Decatur), IL (index of 129); San Francisco County, CA (115); Mercer County, PA (outside Pittsburgh) (114); Peoria County, IL (107) and Schuylkill County, PA (outside Allentown) (106).
Counties with a population of least 1 million where the affordability index has declined the least from the second quarter of last year to the same period this year are Oakland County, MI (outside Detroit) (index down 11 percent); Cook County (Chicago), IL (down 13 percent); Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), OH (down 17 percent); Westchester County, NY (outside New York City) (down 17 percent) and Bronx County, NY (down 18 percent).
Report Methodology
The ATTOM U.S. Home Affordability Index analyzed median home prices derived from publicly recorded sales deed data collected by ATTOM and average wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 575 U.S. counties with a combined population of 254.1 million during the second quarter of 2022. The affordability index is based on the percentage of average wages needed to pay for major expenses on a median-priced home with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and a 20 percent down payment. Those expenses include property taxes, home insurance, mortgage payments and mortgage insurance. Average 30-year fixed interest rates from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey were used to calculate monthly house payments.
The report determined affordability for average wage earners by calculating the amount of income needed for major home ownership expenses on a median-priced home, assuming a loan of 80 percent of the purchase price and a 28 percent maximum "front-end" debt-to-income ratio. For example, the nationwide median home price of $349,000 in the second quarter of 2022 requires an annual wage of $76,155, based on a $69,800 down payment, a $279,200 loan and monthly expenses not exceeding the 28 percent barrier — meaning households would not be spending more than 28 percent of their income on mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance. That required income is more than the $67,587 average wage nationwide based on the most recent average weekly wage data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, making a median-priced home nationwide unaffordable for average workers.
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2022-06-30T05:31:03+00:00
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TMYTEK AiP Mobile Solutions Bring 5G Applications to a New Level
TAIPEI, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TMY Technology, Inc. (TMYTEK), an innovator in 5G/ B5G millimeter-wave prototyping solutions and satellite communications, has joined GSMA, the global organization in unifying the mobile ecosystem. The membership sees TMYTEK joining other big names in the 5G industry such as Cisco, Ericsson, NXP, Qualcomm, etc.
Foreseeing the growth and need for future 5G mmWave antenna, and thoroughly understanding the current pain points of existing testing/ certifying methodologies, TMYTEK created solutions to allow engineers and developers to create, test, and certify at a fraction of the time usually required. By incorporating phased array technologies with advanced antenna-in-package (AiP) technology, TMYTEK brings up the one-stop-shop mmWave design-manufacturing-testing solutions to better implement the communication infrastructure.
With customers across various sectors, TMYTEK's solution can be found across the globe. TMYTEK created one of the world's largest SATCOM electronic steering antennas (ESA), a commercial and defense ready 16x16 LTCC ka-band Tx antenna array with 12x12cm^2. In addition, TMYTEK also contributes to mmWave coverage extension solutions. Such as the highly flexible small cell array antenna to SATCOM ground station ESA by utilizing TMYTEK's 26~29 GHz BBox One, or the smart deployment solution based on electromagnetic redistribution technology that uses diffraction and reflection to direct signals around objects and corners for better coverage and deployment.
"TMYTEK services are crucial in the evolution of the mobile ecosystem. It is great news that TMYTEK, a worldwide leader in providing mmWave solutions has decided to join GSMA to participate in the mmWave Accelerator, and also to gain from the benefits of the GSMA membership", said Barney Stinton, Head of Membership, GSMA
"Being recognized by GSMA is a great honor for TMYTEK! It means a lot to us as the only start-up company in Taiwan to be a part of the GSMA family. What we do at TMYTEK can have an immediate impact on the 5G mmWave development around the globe. TMYTEK solutions can not only expedite the design and development process, but can also help bring new 5G development perspectives, specification standardizations, and new application possibilities," said Su-Wei Chang, Founder and President of TMYTEK
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TMY Technology, Inc. (TMYTEK) is an innovator and a game-changer that delivers the breakthroughs of millimeter-wave solutions in 5G/B5G and satellite communication applications to worldwide clients. As a leading technology developer, TMYTEK enables people's everyday life with better connectivity from our clients' products. By transforming the mmWave RF fronted with innovative devices, inventing ready-to-use beamforming development kit, implementing phased arrays with modern Antenna-in-Package (AiP) technology, and redefining the OTA testing methodology, TMYTEK empowers industrial inventions to market faster. Together with our global partners and allies, we make historical firsts and positively impact society. Find out more from tmytek.com
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2022-06-30T17:36:44+00:00
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LOS ANGELES — Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month's Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will perform “America the Beautiful."
The performances will take place Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring Rihanna. The performances will air on Fox.
Actor-singer Sheryl Lee Ralph, who won an Emmy last year, will also perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” She stars in the hit comedy series “Abbott Elementary," which stars Quinta Bronson.
Oscar winner Troy Kotsur will perform the national anthem in American sign language. He became the second deaf actor to win an Academy Award for his role in the film “CODA.” Colin Denny will sign “America the Beautiful” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be signed by Justina Miles.
The U.S. Navy will conduct a flyover the State Farm Stadium to commemorate 50 years of women flying in the service.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company is executive producing the halftime show for a fourth year. Jesse Collins returns as an executive producer.
Stapleton, an eight-time Grammy winner, is considered one of the country's most respected and beloved musicians. He took home three Grammys last year and was honored with a Country Music Association Awards for male vocalist of the year in 2021.
Babyface, who won 12 Grammys, has garnered multiple hits throughout his lauded career including “Whip Appeal,” “When Can I See You” and “Give U My Heart” with Toni Braxton. He's the co-founder of LaFace Records and collaborated with a number of big names including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Ella Mai and Patti LaBelle.
Ralph won an Emmy as a first-time nominee at the age of 66 last year. She has spent decades in the business with multiple iconic roles from “Dreamgirls” on Broadway in the 1980s to the stepmother to the title character on the 1990s sitcom “Moesha.”
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2023-01-24T23:41:46+00:00
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NEW YORK (AP) — After 2020, Rudy Giuliani is not someone most politicians would summon to hold a news conference on their behalf.
As the frontman of former President Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud, Giuliani made notorious appearances before cameras where he espoused baseless theories — once while doing an impression of actor Joe Pesci as dark streaks of what appeared to be hair dye ran down his face — and another outside a Philadelphia landscaping company. This past week, his unsupported accusations and the fallout of those claims became the centerpiece of hearings from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
But one place the former New York City mayor is in high demand these days is on the campaign of his son, Andrew Giuliani, who on Tuesday is hoping to become the Republican nominee for governor of New York.
The campaign is considered a long shot, with the favored U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin as the presumed front-runner in the Republican race with the endorsements of the state’s GOP and Conservative Party. And in an otherwise favorable year for Republicans, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to win the office in November.
New York is one of the bluest states in the country, where Democrats have more than twice as many registered voters as Republicans and have held the governor’s mansion for 15 years. It’s also a state where — outside of Republican voters — the only name less popular than “Trump” might be “Giuliani.”
Andrew Giuliani mentions both names often.
The 36-year-old worked as an aide in Trump’s White House and as a commentator on the conservative network Newsmax, but has never held elected office before.
Before launching his campaign, he had been principally known for appearing, while still a child, next to his father at his 1994 mayoral inauguration. He comically mimicked his father’s gestures and repeated his words, antics that were parodied on “Saturday Night Live” by Chris Farley.
As he campaigns for governor, the younger Giuliani still seems to be doing an imitation of his father. He not only shares some of his mannerisms, but has frequently used his appearances to make false claims about the 2020 presidential election, including falsely stating that Trump won the election.
Andrew Giuliani has also been accused of somewhat conspicuously omitting his first name on his website and campaign materials, perhaps to give the impression among Republicans that his father might the candidate.
“People would say, well with a famous last name, it’s easy to run in politics,” Giuliani said, responding to the criticism during a debate on Newsmax.
“I would tell you with a name like Andrew, it’s very difficult to be the leading candidate for governor in a Republican primary,” Andrew Giuliani quipped, referring to former three-term New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat who resigned in disgrace last year amid sexual harassment allegations.
Andrew Giuliani said he was very proud of his father and called him “New York’s greatest crime fighter.”
Before he was known as Trump’s attorney describing unfounded international election plots on television, Rudy Giuliani was hailed a national hero for leading New York City through the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
He had been a U.S. attorney in New York famous for prosecuting mafia figures and later was a Republican mayor known for tackling crime with his “broken windows” theory of policing. The philosophy involved deterring serious crime by cracking down on minor offenses such as public urination or panhandling window-washers known as “squeegee men.”
Critics said the theory was not effective and targeted minorities, but in his campaign, Andrew Giuliani has called for the return of “broken windows” policing “all around the state of New York.”
Andrew Giuliani has frequently appeared with his father at news conferences, rallies and other campaign events, the two standing side by side behind a podium or in the back of a truck decorated with a “Giuliani” sign. Often they wear red Giuliani campaign hats — a design that evokes Trump’s famous “Make America Great Again” hat.
Rudy Giuliani has sought to assure people that his son’s experience includes watching his father serve as mayor.
“It is true he was a child during most of my tenure, but I don’t know. Do you consider a 15-, 16-, 17-year-old a child? He worked with me on those things when I was there,” Giuliani said at a news conference on Thursday. “In many of those situations, your candidate Andrew Giuliani has helped me. He knows it backwards and forwards from the time he was a kid.”
In New York, the backing of a political party and its apparatus has in most every case mattered. Zeldin, with his resume and wide support on the right, is expected to win Tuesday, said Thomas Doherty, a political strategist and former aide to New York’s last Republican governor, George Pataki.
Doherty said Andrew Giuliani has name recognition but a thin resume and is not seen as a serious contender.
“I’m sure that whatever votes he gets, he’s getting on the name of his father,” Doherty said. “There’s nothing wrong with that except for the fact that there’s nothing on his resume that says ‘I can be governor of New York.’”
Zeldin made that point during the last GOP debate, derisively referring to Giuliani’s experience in the Trump administration as the “Chick-fil-A runner at the White House outranked by the White House Easter egg bunny.”
Outside of his childhood antics at his father’s inauguration, Andrew Giuliani was in the headlines when he sued Duke University in 2008, claiming he had been improperly cut from the golf team. The school said Giuliani’s dismissal was based on bullying behavior, which he denied. His lawsuit was dismissed in 2010.
He worked on Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and then in the Trump White House. He served as an associate director of the Office of Public Liaison and later as a special assistant to the president.
Rudy Giuliani said his son’s “four years with Trump — that’s like five college educations. He’s much better prepared for this.”
The former mayor acknowledged some will be skeptical of his son and may think he’s too young and inexperienced to be the governor of a state of nearly 20 million people.
“You’re taking a chance. You took a chance on me,” the candidate’s father said at Thursday’s news conference. “The chance is worth it because he’s got that exceptional spirit, Teddy Roosevelt kind of spirit.”
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2022-06-27T08:05:48+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/andrew-giuliani-invokes-famous-dad-in-bid-for-ny-governor/
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LUXEMBOURG (AP) _ Atento SA (ATTO) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $1.5 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
The Luxembourg-based company said it had net income of 10 cents per share.
The customer relationship management and business process outsourcing services company posted revenue of $346.8 million in the period.
In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, the company's shares hit $3.82. A year ago, they were trading at $27.93.
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2022-11-15T22:33:40+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Atento-Q3-Earnings-Snapshot-17587360.php
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A former blackjack dealer at Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino who was accused of cheating in August has been charged in a new fraud case for allegedly helping another card player cash in, according to police and court records.
Emily M. Torres, 21, of Lackawanna, is accused of helping a man win more than $5,700 at the game in the downtown casino on Aug. 10, less than a week before the incident that led to her initial arrest, according to the records.
Both Torres and the player, identified as Jordan Mack, 44, of Friendship, have been charged with gaming fraud, a class E felony.
According to the criminal complaint against Mack, Torres allegedly showed him face cards from the deck on 62 separate occasions before the ends of hands.
Torres was arrested Sept. 8, and Mack was arrested Sept. 21.
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Torres pleaded not guilty at her Oct. 12 arraignment in Buffalo City Court, while Mack pleaded not guilty at his Oct. 7 arraignment, according to court records.
Celia Szczur-Benz, Torres' defense attorney for her first case, could not be reached for comment.
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A spokesperson for Seneca Gaming Corp. declined to comment.
Torres and two other men were arrested in August for an alleged scheme in which those men allegedly won about $7,500.
Those two men played blackjack at Torres' table for about 2½ hours from late Aug. 14 to early Aug. 15, according to police reports. Mark M. Watson, 28, of Buffalo, won almost $5,300, while Rohat Hossain, also of Buffalo, won more than $2,200.
Both had Torres' help, according to police.
Torres was arrested when she showed up for work the next day. Watson also was arrested at the casino that day. Hossain was arrested Aug. 21.
Watson and Hossain also have pleaded not guilty in city court. Both men made full restitution to the casino at the time of their arrests.
This charge is uncommon in the state: From January 2017 through this June, there were four adults arrested on gaming fraud charges, according to data from the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. That data only includes cases in which gaming fraud charges were the most serious offense filed.
The parties in both cases have court appearances scheduled for next month.
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2022-10-24T09:51:20+00:00
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buffalonews.com
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https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-blackjack-dealer-already-charged-with-cheating-accused-of-doubling-down/article_133f6384-4fbe-11ed-8d81-8b5c12acb358.html
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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election — the fourth in 18 months — marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member.
Surveys before the vote suggest that up to eight parties could muster the 4% threshold to enter a fragmented parliament where populist and pro-Russia groups could increase their representation.
Turnout is expected to be low because of voter apathy and disillusionment with politicians unable to cobble together a viable government coalition.
The early election comes after a fragile coalition led by pro-Western Prime Minister Kiril Petkov lost a no-confidence vote in June. He claimed afterward that Moscow used “hybrid war” tactics to bring the government down as it refused to pay gas bills in rubles and ordered an expulsion of Russian diplomats from Bulgaria.
A low turnout favors three-time former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov’s GERB party, which is likeliest to finish first because it can still count on a loyal base despite a further erosion in support.
After casting his vote on Sunday, Borissov told reporters that Bulgaria needs to clearly position itself on Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
“With this, aggression, with this war with a clear aggressor in the face of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin – (I have) nothing against the Russian people — with this farce with the referendums, Bulgaria must be very clear, categorical, and precise about its place in the European Union and NATO,” he said, adding that Bulgari’s entry into the eurozone should be the first and most important task.
Still, the predicted percentage won’t be enough for Borissov’s party to form a one-party government, and the chances for a GERB-led coalition are slim as it is blamed for corruption by most opponents.
Kiril Petkov, leader of the We Continue the Change party, rejected recent polls as questionable and voiced confidence that the vote will yield positive results for his party.
“After this election, we will make a coalition with the Bulgarian people,” Petkov told reporters after casting his ballot.
“Today’s election is very important. The choice is between going back to the years of transition or to break with this period once and for all and heading to a new prosperous and reformed Bulgaria. I believe that all Bulgarians today will make the choice for Bulgaria to move forward,” Petkov said.
Many Bulgarians share pro-Russia sentiments, which provides a fertile soil for aggressive Kremlin propaganda in the Balkan country.
The war in Ukraine was among the main topics in this campaign and calls by the leader of the pro-Russia party Vazrazhdane, Kostadin Kostadinov, for “full neutrality” of Bulgaria in the war, or calls to renegotiate relations with the EU, are attracting many voters.
The latest opinion polls predict that Vazrazhdane would gain 12.8% of the votes, up from 4.9% at the previous election.
“After these elections Bulgaria will have two options for the future — it will either radically change its path of development and will have a chance for survival, or ‘God save Bulgaria,’” Kostadinov said after casting his vote.
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By MARY CLARE JALONICK
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections, pulling back just days after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the Senate on the record on the issue “in the coming weeks.”
The delay was requested by key senators who have been negotiating changes to the legislation and comes at a time when many Republicans have been signaling opposition.
Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the lead champion of the bill, had predicted they would be able to secure the 10 Republican votes needed to break a filibuster and push it to passage. But hopes dimmed in recent days as some Republicans raised concerns about whether the bill would protect the rights of religious institutions, business owners or others who oppose same-sex marriage.
The decision adds to the uncertainty facing the legislation, as it gives interest groups and other lawmakers opposing the bill more time to rally Republicans against it. But supporters hope that by pushing the vote back, they will relieve election-year pressure from some conservative voters and persuade more Republicans to support the legislation.
“We’ve asked Leader Schumer for additional time and we appreciate he has agreed,” Baldwin said in a statement, along with other members of the bipartisan group that is negotiating the bill. “We are confident that when our legislation comes to the Senate floor for a vote, we will have the bipartisan support to pass the bill.”
The statement from Baldwin, Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Rob Portman of Ohio and Thom Tillis of North Carolina came after a meeting with Schumer, who had been considering a vote as soon as next week.
A spokesman for Schumer said he is “100 percent committed” to holding a vote.
“Leader Schumer will not give up and will hold the bipartisan group to their promise that the votes to pass this marriage equality legislation will be there after the election,” said Schumer spokesman Justin Goodman.
Democrats and the small group of Republicans have moved to safeguard same-sex marriage following the Supreme Court decision over the summer that overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to an abortion. Lawmakers fear the court’s ruling, and a concurring opinion from Justice Clarence Thomas, indicate that an earlier high court decision protecting same-sex marriage could come under threat.
“We all want to pass this quickly,” Schumer said last week. “I hope there will be 10 Republicans to support it.”
The Senate push for the historic vote — and the openness by some Republicans to back it in an election year — reflects a large shift on the issue since the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing gay marriage nationwide. Polling shows widespread public support for allowing such unions.
The bipartisan group has been working closely with the GOP senators who are open to the legislation but have religious liberty concerns. They finalized an amendment this week that would clarify that the legislation does not affect the rights of such private individuals or businesses — rights that are already enshrined in law. The legislation requires the federal government and states to recognize all marriages that were legal where they were performed, along with interracial marriages.
“Through bipartisan collaboration, we’ve crafted commonsense language that respects religious liberty and Americans’ diverse beliefs, while upholding our view that marriage embodies the highest ideals of love, devotion, and family,” the group said in the statement.
But some Republicans who had wavered on the bill were not yet on board.
Responding to the group’s statement Thursday, the White House emphasized again that the administration was leaving the mechanics of the legislation — such as the timing of a vote — to the Senate.
“We believe the Senate should find consensus just as the American people have,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday.
The bill protecting same-sex marriage cleared the House in a July vote with the support of 47 Republicans — a larger than expected number that gave the measure a boost in the Senate. But as the weeks went on, more Republicans raised religious liberty issues.
Another proposed tweak to the bill would make clear that a marriage is between two people, an effort to ward off some far-right criticism that the legislation could endorse polygamy.
It’s not clear how many Republicans would support the bill. In addition to Collins, Portman and Tillis, a fourth GOP senator, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, has supported same-sex marriage in the past. Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, who is up for reelection this year, has said he doesn’t see a “reason to oppose it” but has talked on both sides of the issue in recent weeks.
Most Republicans opposing the legislation have said it is simply unnecessary because the court ruling still stands. But others have gone further.
One group that has been opposed, the conservative Alliance Defending Freedom, has pushed back on the legislation.
“In the grander scheme, the Respect for Marriage Act is a way of putting an exclamation mark on the sexual revolution and its ideology,” wrote Ryan Womack, who works for the group, in a blog posted on its website.
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Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report.
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San Antonio Spurs Hall of Famer George Gervin is suing designer fashion brand Ralph Lauren for using his name and likeness without his permission for a line of basketball sneakers, according to court documents.
The lawsuit was filed in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday and says Ralph Lauren “released a line of retro-styles 1970’s hightop basketball sneakers called the ‘Gervin Mid’” and sought to “profit off the back of Mr. Gervin’s commercially valuable identity, without once seeking his consent or authorization to use Mr. Gervin’s name or likeness or offer to compensate him for the use of his valuable name.”
Gervin is seeking at least $2 million in damages as a result of the wrongful use of his name, the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit also notes that the Nike Blazer Mid '77 vintage shoes Gervin wore during his career appear to be similar in design to the Ralph Lauren Gervin mid shoe.
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“There can be no doubt, therefore, given the unique history of Mr. Gervin’s association with the high-top shoe and the Nike’s Blazer’s popularity, that Ralph Lauren was exploiting Mr. Gervin’s unique and commercially valuable identity, name, and likeness to sell its products,” the lawsuit states.
In April 2022, Gervin found out about the shoe line after his wife received a text message from a friend congratulating him for the fashion brand naming a shoe after him, the lawsuit states.
Representatives with Ralph Lauren told Gervin that one of the french designers working on the shoe "coincidentally" named the shoe Gervin without any knowledge of the former basketball player, according to the complaint.
While Ralph Lauren has since changed the name of its sneaker line, Gervin’s legal team says “digital foot print damage” has already been done. The brand is also continuing to sell a kid's version of the "Gervin mid" under the same name.
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BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's government has ordered the U.N. peacekeeping mission's human rights chief to leave the country by Tuesday, declaring him persona non grata in the latest sign of tensions between Mali's leaders and the international community.
A government statement Sunday criticized Guillaume Ngefa-Atondoko Andali for choosing someone who represented Malian civil society at a U.N. Security Council briefing. The communique accused the human rights director of "destabilizing and subversive actions.”
The U.N. peacekeeping mission known as MINUSMA said in a statement Monday that it “deeply regrets this decision.”
“MINUSMA reaffirms its commitment to continue to work impartially to implement its mandate to promote and protect human rights, which is an important component of Mali’s stabilization efforts,” the statement said.
Mali's government has taken issue in particular with the choice of Aminata Dicko to appear at the U.N. hearing late last month. Dicko, the vice president of a human rights NGO called Kisal, denounced alleged killings by the Malian army and the shadowy Russian military contractor the Wagner Group.
Andali's expulsion announced Sunday comes as Mali's government faces growing questions about its human rights record and its relationship with the Wagner mercenaries.
Last week independent human rights experts working with the U.N. called for an investigation of possible abuses, war crimes, and crimes against humanity committed by Mali's government forces and Wagner mercenaries.
“We are particularly worried by credible reports that over the course of several days in late March 2022, Malian armed forces accompanied by military personnel believed to belong to the Wagner Group, executed several hundred people, who had been rounded up in Moura, a village in central Mali,” the experts said in a statement.
Mali has been battling an Islamic insurgency since 2012 and has seen its international partners dwindle since a 2020 military coup. Last year France withdrew its forces after nine years of helping to fight Islamic extremists in its former colony amid rising tensions with the country's military leaders.
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2023-02-06T17:55:31+00:00
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Nick Chubb pointed the finger at himself, taking the blame for a touchdown run that should have put away the Jets.
Instead, it gave them hope.
“I probably shouldn’t have scored right there, honestly, looking back at it,” Chubb said. “It cost us the game.”
Two days after the Browns collapsed and blew a 13-point lead in the final two minutes to lose 31-30 to New York, Chubb said he made a mistake by going into the end zone for his third TD with 1:55 left.
With the Browns leading 24-17, Chubb took a handoff from the 12-yard line and ran left. He made a cutback, stepped through a tackler and scored to put Cleveland up by 13 and send a raucous home crowd into a frenzy.
Looking back, Chubb wishes he had done things differently.
If he had run out of bounds or been tackled after picking up a first down, the Browns could have simply taken three knees, run out the clock and improved to 2-0 for the first time in 29 years.
Instead, after Chubb’s TD, the Browns committed a dizzying array of errors in less than two minutes.
First, rookie Cade York missed an extra point, the Browns’ secondary miscommunicated and gave up a 66-yard TD pass, wide receiver Amari Cooper failed to recover New York’s onside kick and the Browns let Jets quarterback Joe Flacco, operating with no timeouts, throw a go-ahead TD pass with 22 seconds left.
It wasn’t until after the game that Chubb realized it could have all been avoided.
“A lot of things went wrong, not just one thing,” he said. “But collectively as a unit, as a team we could have all done things different, but it’s only a problem because we didn’t win. So I probably should have went down.”
Of course, Chubb isn’t to blame and no one is pointing a finger at the three-time Pro Bowler.
Same for Cooper, who said Tuesday he should have either fielded the squib kick or batted it out of bounds.
“It was my play to make, and I didn’t make it,” he said.
The Browns’ failure to recognize the situation lies with coach Kevin Stefanski, who made it clear it was his responsibility to close out the win. He appreciated his players’ accountability, but isn’t passing the buck.
“Put it on me,” he said. “The players do not hide from it. I do not hide from it.”
Chubb’s willingness to shoulder the loss is hardly surprising. He’s one of the team’s most-respected players, revered by his teammates for his work ethic and willingness to put the Browns first.
A born leader.
The reserved 26-year-old Chubb said the more he replayed the game in his mind, the more he recognized he could have altered its outcome.
However, he acknowledged that once he got near the goal line, there weren’t many options.
“It would have been tough (to stop),” he said. “I think the first down marker was at the 1 or 2 and the goal line is right there, too. I probably could have got down. It would have been third-and-short, third-and-inches, but it probably could have happened.
“I could have went out of bounds, but people were behind and they would have pushed me in or something like that. I probably should have just dropped down after I made the cut.”
What’s interesting is that Chubb — and the Browns — were in a similar spot two years ago in a game against Houston. With Cleveland protecting a 10-7 lead, Chubb got loose on a 59-yard run, but instead of scoring, he stepped out of bounds at the 1-yard line and the Browns burned out the clock.
Two years ago, Stefanski had sent in a play called “no mas” to ensure the clock management.
Chubb said he shouldn’t have had to be told again.
“We all work together,” Chubb said. “We all communicate. But at the end of the day, I’ve been in that situation before and so I really can’t put it on anyone but myself at this point. I think the biggest thing is I was aware of what was going on and I thought the game was over if I’m being honest.”
NOTES: Rookie DT Perrion Winfrey returned to practice and expects to play after being disciplined last week and benched against the Jets. Winfrey didn’t give any details for his punishment and felt no need to apologize. “I just feel like it was something that I needed to mature,” he said. “I feel like I wouldn’t be the player that I’m going to be now if it had not happened, so I’m glad that it happened.”
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2022-09-21T11:04:21+00:00
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Nissin Foods USA has added a production line and new employees to its East Hempfield Township plant in a “multi-million investment” meant to meet strong and continuing growing demand for its instant ramen noodles.
At its 2901 Hempland Road plant and a distribution center just off Rohrerstown Road, the company now operates with 550 employees, an increase of about 80 since 2021-2022, the company said this week in a press release announcing recent investments.
“We continue to see an increase in consumer consumption of our products and brands due to their convenience, taste and value,” Michael Price, president and CEO of Nissan Foods USA, said in the press release. “As the category experiences unprecedented growth, we made the necessary decision to invest millions in new equipment, infrastructure and personnel to meet demand."
Price did not return a message left seeking the exact amount of the investments.
Nissin Foods’ Hempland Road plant, which can be seen from Route 30 just east of Centerville Road, opened in 1978 with 150 employees. After several expansions, the plant is now comprised of 230,000 square feet of space across three buildings. In East Hempfield Township, Nissin Foods USA also has a 221,000-square-foot distribution center in Lime Spring Square which it opened behind Aldi in 2020.
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Nissin Foods USA is an affiliate of Nissin Foods, a Japanese company established in 1958 by Momofuku Ando. Nissin Foods USA was launched in 1972 with a plant in Gardena, California. While the California location includes the U.S. affiliate’s headquarters, 60% of Nissin Foods’ production comes from the Lancaster plant where products include Top Ramen and Cup Noodles, the company said.
Takashi Yano, executive officer and Nissin Foods CEO, told investors in February that it was operating U.S. factories “almost non-stop, and we do not have the time even to conduct maintenance,” according the transcript of a Feb. 6 briefing.
The fervent operations at the plants have been needed to meet a strong and increasing demand in the U.S., which Yano said has persisted even after the company raised prices 36% last August. Nissin Foods USA reported a 41% increase in sales in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the same period a year earlier.
“We assumed volume would drop after the August price revisions, but contrary to our expectations, volume has been very strong,” Yano told investors in February. “With the price revisions, profit margins for premium products increased. Profit margins for base products also increased due to improved production efficiencies.”
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2023-04-08T10:07:31+00:00
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lancasteronline.com
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpiVax, Inc. ("EpiVax") is celebrating its 25th birthday by renewing the company's commitment to improving human health everywhere while highlighting the development of groundbreaking tools by the company. In addition, EpiVax is celebrating the work of two not-for-profit organizations that have been partners with EpiVax for nearly all of those 25 years.
EpiVax is an innovative research organization that develops computer algorithms and toolkits to assess immunogenicity and design vaccines, in addition to having invented a wide range of products that allow for the modulation of immune responses.
Examples of these cutting-edge tools include:
- ISPRI: The first fully integrated cloud-based toolkit for immunogenicity risk assessment, evaluating more than 2 million sequences from global biologics developers per 12 months.
- PANDA: An immunogenicity risk assessment program for generic peptide drugs.
- iVAX: A toolkit for in silico vaccine design for emerging and existing infectious diseases.
- JanusMatrix: Tool for defining potentially tolerogenic or tolerizing epitopes.
- Tregitope: T cell epitopes that modulate immunogenicity and induce antigen-specific tolerance.
- PIMA: Tool for assessing individualized (personal) immunogenicity risk.
- ANCER: A tool for designing personalized cancer vaccines that is currently licensed to EpiVax Therapeutics; a subsidiary of EpiVax.
- EpiCC: The most recent EpiVax tool, which assesses the efficacy of vaccines against emerging strains of pathogens (such as the Flu or COVID).
In addition to the lineup of tools that EpiVax has rolled out over the past 25 years, the company has hit many milestones worth celebrating. EpiVax has generated, more than $100M in commercial contracts and federal grant income and has grown from 4 to 40 employees. EpiVax is the first immunoinformatics company to have deliver web-based tools for vaccine and biologics design to clients, beginning in 2006.
EpiVax is honored to expand its impact on human health by supporting non-profit organizations through donations and the active volunteer efforts of its team members.
Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC) is located near EpiVax's headquarters in the Valley neighborhood of Providence. CEHC provides walk-in primary care to more than 2,000 uninsured immigrants and refugees in Rhode Island. With the support of neighborhood (and EpiVax) volunteers, CEHC provided free COVID testing and distributed more than 17,000 COVID vaccines to uninsured residents of Providence during the pandemic. CEHC's walk in clinic, called CHEER, has been estimated to save more than $500,000 per year in Emergency Room costs for uninsured individuals. EpiVax supports CEHC by providing financial support for the salary of the Quality Assurance reviewer at the clinic.
GAIA Vaccine Foundation (GAIA VF) has also been supported by EpiVax since its inception with in-kind contributions such as free office space and direct involvement by EpiVax's CEO. Dedicated to improving access to vaccines, GAIA VF has initiated innovative projects such Corona Kele, a COVID vaccine confidence building project for residents of Bamako, Mali, West Africa.
VaxGivesBack is the EpiVax employee-led corporate responsibility committee. The committee organizes volunteer opportunities and giving campaigns that support local organizations in need. Together, EpiVax and VaxGivesBack contribute $50,000 annually to not-for-profits in the lower income neighborhoods of Olneyville and Valley.
About EpiVax:
EpiVax is a 25-year old privately-held biotechnology company located in Providence, RI, with a broad portfolio of projects including vaccines and immunotherapies for infectious diseases, autoimmunity and cancer. Scientists at EpiVax, led by co-founders Annie De Groot, MD and Bill Martin, are leaders in the field of immunogenicity risk assessment for vaccines and biologics. The ISPRI and iVAX toolkits for therapeutics and vaccines are used by a global roster of companies. Visit www.epivax.com for more information.
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Trooper crawls into drainage pipe to rescue missing dog
CONKLIN, N.Y. (AP) - A missing golden retriever named Lilah, discovered deep inside a culvert pipe in upstate New York, could not be lured out by her owner with peanut butter dog treats or cheese.
In the end, State Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone decided to crawl about 15 feet into the pipe under a rural road to rescue Lilah, despite the extremely tight fit.
“He crouched down and literally disappeared into the hole with a lead that had a choker on it,” said Lilah’s owner, Rudy Fuehrer, who called 911 for help on Sunday morning. “He was able somehow to manipulate his arms and get the choker around the dog’s head.”
The trooper and retriever both emerged soaking wet, but safe.
The 13-year-old dog had been missing since Friday afternoon. Fuehrer was walking his two other dogs — both Lilah’s offspring — a few hundred feet down the road from his house Sunday when he heard a plaintive yelp.
“I said, ‘Oh my God, that’s Lilah!’” he recalled Tuesday.
Fuehrer, who lives near Binghamton, tried the get the weary and confused dog out but eventually called 911.
Rasaphone and his partner showed up within minutes. Rasaphone said he’d go into the pipe since he was the smallest of the three of them. Fuehrer estimates the pipe’s diameter was under 2 feet (60 centimeters). He was able to pull Lilah out after Rasaphone emerged.
Fuehrer said he was grateful Rasaphone had the compassion and initiative to go nose-to-nose with his dog in a drainage pipe.
And he said Lilah is recovering nicely and out walking.
“Needless to say, I took her out on a leash,” he said, “because I didn’t want any more escapades.”
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Shoppers, especially Generation Z, expect brands to embrace AI, diversity, inclusion, and hyper-personalization, according to Bolt's latest research
7 out of 10 Gen Z shoppers would pay at least 10% more on beauty products for personalization in their online shopping journeys
SAN FRANCISCO, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolt, a leading checkout technology company, today unveiled a new report which offers shopper insights for beauty and skincare brands hoping to improve their businesses. Like the entire technology landscape, AI is making a mark in the beauty industry—specifically with consumer expectations. The report—which consisted of a survey of over one thousand U.S. consumers—also found that brands are increasingly shifting beauty standards to accommodate a new generation of shoppers keen on products that are inclusive and hyper-personalized.
For brands investing in this digital shift, it's paying off. According to the report, 75% of shoppers would pay more for beauty and skincare products if they got personalized online shopping experiences. In fact, 72% of Gen Z consumers are willing to pay more than 10% for beauty products. Interestingly, 57% of Gen Z have the appetite to pay as much as 11-20% more for their beauty purchases if they involve custom and curated online shopping journeys. This marks an opportunity for brands to personalize in order to create genuine connections with shoppers, especially younger generations.
So what's the secret? It's all about customer identity. Since 58% of shoppers said that diversity and inclusion are important when purchasing products from a beauty or skincare brand, it's clear that shoppers are increasingly demanding products that represent them—not just the same select groups of people that are traditionally served. By leveraging identity to understand a customer's behavioral and physical uniqueness—such as their specific skin type or skin sensitivity—beauty brands can create a more inclusive, customized customer experience and drive growth as a result.
Customer identities can help brands harness the full power of AI and other new technology. The report found that 62% of shoppers—including a whopping 80% of Gen Z—are more likely to buy a beauty product if they can use tech to land on their perfect formula. Perhaps even more strikingly, 43% of shoppers would rather shade-match for foundation through AI online than test in-store. Interestingly, around half of the Gen Z, Millennial, and Gen X cohorts prefer shade-matching with AI online than in stores—whereas an overwhelming 70% of the Baby Boomer and Silent Generation cohorts would rather shade-match in stores than online. These insights paint a clear picture of the role that AI and personalization can have in providing a curated shopper experience that's digital, accessible, and inclusive.
"For brands to stay ahead, it's all about getting personal," shared Shilpi Narang, SVP of Customer Experience at Bolt. "Retailers are clamoring for new ways to know and recognize their shoppers, and they're learning that personalization is impossible until they identify their shopper. With Bolt, brands can seamlessly log in more of their shoppers, building deeper connections with them and personalizing their buying experience—leading to higher conversion and most importantly, greater lifetime value."
By truly understanding shoppers' identities, skincare and beauty brands can create tailored experiences that resonate and foster a deeper sense of loyalty with their target audiences. This represents an engaging opportunity for beauty and skincare brands to capture the 45% of shoppers who have not purchased a product because of the lack of personalized options.
For more beauty report insights, visit bolt.com/lifetime-beauty-report.
Methodology
Bolt's findings, in partnership with YouGov, are based on the results of an online survey that was fielded May 15 - 17, 2023 on 1,038 adults in the U.S. who have shopped for a beauty and/or skincare product online within the past six months. This group of survey respondents was comprised of 53% female and 47% male participants; 10% Gen Z, 35% Millennials, 27% Baby Boomer, and 3% Silent Generation. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (ages 18+).
About Bolt
Bolt makes the business of checkout shockingly simple. By offering frictionless shopper recognition, account creation, and a secure, one-click checkout, Bolt helps retailers build long-term relationships with their customers and increase conversion. At the center of it all is the rapidly growing Bolt network, which connects hundreds of customer-centric retailers such as Fanatics, Revolve, and Casper to tens of millions of shoppers. Bolt's universal account network is the only solution that works within retailers' native checkouts—allowing them to keep their brands front and center while logging in more shoppers to offer a personalized shopping experience and a seamless checkout. To learn more, visit bolt.com.
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U.S. President Joe Biden is wrapping up his trip to Europe.
He arrived in Finland Wednesday night, and Thursday morning, the president spoke at a news conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, where they both pledged an unwavering commitment to NATO and emphasized NATO’s strength and influence in standing up to Russia.
"As capable partners and committed democracies, both Finland and Sweden are going to add significantly to the strength, security, and unanimity of NATO, " President Biden said. "And a stronger NATO makes the entire world stronger. Peace and security in Europe is essential to U.S. security and peace."
After Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Finland decided to abandon its longstanding policy of military nonalignment and actively pursue membership in the NATO alliance. During this trip, President Biden warmly welcomed Finland's new role and extended congratulations to President Niinistö.
"We've always been friends with our newest official ally, member of NATO," said President Biden.
For his part, Niinistö took the opportunity to reaffirm his support for Ukraine.
"We also had a discussion on our neighbor (Russia), and I think that we both share similar views," Niinistö told reporters. "We both see that we will continue support to Ukraine, which is defending not only herself but also all the values we represent in the Western world."
Finland shares more than an 830-mile border with Russia.
President Biden met with the leaders of other Nordic nations, including Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland, and said the summit was "very productive."
Sweden also pursued membership in the NATO alliance and is poised to be admitted as NATO’s 32nd membercountry after it enhances cooperation with Turkey in its counterterrorism efforts.
Additional reporting by The Associated Press.
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krtv.com
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LOS ANGELES and HONG KONG, Feb. 1 , 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CASETiFY, the global tech accessory brand loved by millennials, Gen Z, and Hollywood celebrities has today unveiled one of the most protective accessory series for Samsung devices in the market, and made it available for the tech giant's newly announced Galaxy S23 Series. Amongst the novelties, the launch includes Impact and Ultra Impact Case options available from February 1 as well as the first Clear Case option from CASETiFY for Samsung users available from March, together with a new Galaxy Buds cases. Products will be made available online and those near CASETiFY Studio locations can also buy them directly at the store.
CASETiFY Ultra Impact Case for S23 Series with EcoShock™
Available from February 1, the most protective product in the CASETiFY line-up for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series is the Ultra Impact Case. Available for S23 & S23+ devices and retailing between USD$72-$78 depending on the model, It has been tested to withstand more than 130 drops of up to 11.5ft and has 5x the normal Military Grade Standard. This is possible thanks to CASETiFY applying layers of a new proprietary and patent-pending material called EcoShock™ within the phone case lining and its four corners. At a molecular level, the plant-based EcoShock™ is able to turn the kinetic energy of an impact into heat, while its twister pattern dissipates it across the surface of the case. The case is also fully customizable with names, patterns and design options.
CASETiFY Impact Case for S23 Series with EcoShock™
The Impact Case for Samsung Galaxy S23 Series is enabled with layers of EcoShock™ on its inner sides and provides superb protection, having been tested 104 times on drops of 8.2ft. It comes with 4x the Military Grade Standard. The product will be available for S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra devices and retail between USD$62-$72 depending on the model. Both Impact and Ultra Impact cases will include anti-slip grip and a 1.66mm raised bezel for enhanced screen protection.
CASETiFY Clear Case for Samsung Galaxy S23 Series
6.6ft drop protection and designed to prevent discoloring
As a novelty in CASETiFY's product offering for Samsung users, the brand is making available from March this year a Clear Case for those who want to preserve the original look and feel of the S23 Series. Tested to withstand drops of up to 6.6ft and having 1x the Military Grade Standard, the Clear Case's most striking feature is its material. It comes equipped with proprietary UV Defender technology. Tested against UV light and staining liquids such as mustard, red wine & coffee, it is also optimized to prevent yellowing and provide long lasting clarity.
The CASETiFY Clear Case for Galaxy S23 Series enables a fully clear experience for much longer. Device owners can order and customize with discreet names or patterns their own Clear Case at www.CASETiFY.com, available for purchase in March.
Personality & Environmental Protection, Combined
The CASETiFY family of cases for the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series will not only be one the most protective option for new device users, it will also come in several colors. Matte Black, Clear/Black, Haze Purple, and Midnight Green. Apart from ready-to-order models on Amazon, purchases from casetify.com will have a good part of the 2,000+ design catalog from CASETiFY available for purchase. Customers can also choose to customize their Impact, Ultra Impact, and Clear Case with a name, special message, or specific pattern. Samsung Galaxy S23 Series cases from CASETiFY are expected to receive new CoLab designs from top franchises such as Harry Potter, Mickey & Friends, and more.
In addition to the 40% plant-based material used in the EcoShock™ proprietary material, the entire case is made sustainably with the company's "Re/CASETiFY" upcycling program, which was nominated in 2022 by FastCompany to receive the World Changing Ideas Award. By recycling unwanted and used cases that customers can send to the brand in exchange for store credits, Re/CASETiFY is giving new life to old materials, making the CASETiFY line of Samsung cases one of the most eco-friendly products in the market. It's worth noting that today, CASETiFY has already diverted over 160,000 phone cases from landfills thanks to the program, that's roughly the length of over 500 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
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CASETiFY Screen Protectors for S23 Series
Pairing with the phone cases, consumers have an option to also purchase an S23 Series Screen Protector from CASETiFY. Made of 9H tempered glass, the most protective of its kind, it is also Scratch-Resistant, Ultra-thin, Anti-shatter and has a DEFENSiFY antimicrobial coating preventing germs. Its anti-fingerprint coating also allows for 100% touch sensitivity. The CASETiFY screen protector for S23 Series will retail at USD$35 on CASETiFY.com
Galaxy Watch Bands & Impact Case for Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Buds 2, Buds Pro, Buds Live
To complete the range of accessories for Samsung products, CASETiFY has also launched Watch Bands compatible with all models of existing Galaxy Watch products as well as a new Impact Case for the entire Galaxy Buds family made of 50% recycled materials. It has been tested to withstand 1.5m Drop protection and has 1x Military Grade Standard (MIL-STD-810G). Its precision design for a secure fit allows for Wireless Charging. It will be available for purchase in March with multiple prints & customizations.
Learn more about CASETiFY, its cases for Samsung Series and the company's full line of best-in-class accessories by clicking here. Follow along for more @CASETiFY news on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.
About CASETiFY
CASETiFY is a global lifestyle brand and home to the first and largest platform for customized tech accessories. Created with the highest-quality materials and most cutting-edge designs, CASETiFY's products empower self-expression by turning your personal electronics into highly designed, stylishly slim, drop-proof accessories. Known for tapping top artists, big celebrities and creatives for its Co-Lab program, CASETiFY gives brands and individuals the opportunity to share their unique visions with the world. With 23 retail shops and growing, CASETiFY Studio provides a one-stop, visual retail experience where customers can customize their accessories on the spot. For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, please visit www.CASETiFY.com.
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2023-02-02T04:49:18+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2023/02/02/casetify-launches-epic-accessory-collection-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-featuring-an-all-new-clear-case/
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LONDON — When King Charles III is crowned Saturday, he will undergo a ritual so rare in modern British history that it last occurred 70 years ago, roughly the wait between sightings of Halley’s comet. And yet the coronation has yet to capture the imagination of a Britain preoccupied by other concerns.
Images of the new king — in chocolate, in Legos, and in wax — are popping up in bakeries, toy stores, and at Madame Tussauds wax museum. Ancient relics of coronation, including the Scottish stone of destiny, are being delivered to Westminster Abbey for the ceremony. Charles and his queen consort, Camilla, are rehearsing every step of the service in a specially staged room at Buckingham Palace.
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But in a recent poll of 3,070 adults in Britain by the market research firm YouGov, 64 percent of respondents said they had little or no interest in the coronation. Only one-third said they were strongly or fairly interested in it. Among those ages 18-24, the number voicing little or no interest rose to 75 percent.
“Love for the royal family has sort of declined,” said Jason Abdalla, 24, an information technology worker outside a pub recently in the exclusive Mayfair neighborhood of London. “It feels like appreciating the monarchy is an older, more mature thing. I mean, my parents are into it. They love the royal family. It’s ‘take it or leave it,’ for me.”
There are other, less generational explanations for the lack of excitement, like the rainy spring weather, which may loosen its grip in time for Saturday’s ceremony, and Britain’s economic doldrums, which have focused public attention on the cost of bread rather than what cynics might label bread-and-circuses.
Then, too, there is the contrast between King Charles and his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Her coronation in 1953 introduced a poised young monarch who was thrust on the throne by the death of her father, King George VI, and became a beloved icon. At 74, Charles is a familiar figure, one whose foibles have been dissected in the news media for decades and who still presides over a dysfunctional family.
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“He is not a romantic figure like she was,” said Ed Owens, a historian who has written about the interplay between the monarchy and the news media. “He is a complex human personality whose private life we know a great deal more about than we did with the queen in 1953.”
Whereas the queen’s coronation symbolized a new start for the country and the royal family, Owens said, Charles’s coronation comes after a period of family feuds that has left the House of Windsor divided and diminished.
“He’s inheriting a crown that has been shaken by events over the last five years, and tarnished by those events as well,” Owens said.
Last week, the king’s younger son, Prince Harry, was behind yet another airing of the family laundry. In a filing in his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper group for hacking the prince’s cellphone, Harry disclosed that his older brother, Prince William, had received a “huge sum of money” to settle phone-hacking charges against the company, News Group Newspapers.
Harry said he had been discouraged from pursuing his own litigation because of a secret deal between the palace and News Group. The palace, eager to rehabilitate the reputation of Charles and Camilla after the breakup of his marriage to Princess Diana, was determined to keep the favor of Murdoch’s tabloids.
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The timing of these revelations — however unwitting on Harry’s part, given that he does not dictate the schedule of legal cases — is likely to dash any lingering hopes that Harry will repair a yearslong rift with his brother and father when he attends the coronation, according to royal watchers.
Whether Harry would show up at all was a mystery, but one addressed this past month with the announcement that he would, but that his wife, Meghan, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, would stay at their home in Montecito, Calif. Archie’s fourth birthday is Saturday, which some said gave Meghan a ready excuse.
Not everyone is approaching the coronation with a shrug. Janet Waterston, 61, who was visiting London from her home in Henley-on-Thames, said she expected a “jubilant atmosphere,” not least because the government has given the country a day off on the Monday after the ceremony.
Still, royal experts said it was inevitable that many Britons would view the coronation with a more gimlet eye this time around.
“In 1953, Britain was a very deferential society,” said Vernon Bogdanor, an authority on the constitutional monarchy at Kings College London. “Now, it’s a competitive society, based on people who’ve earned their position through achievement. Therefore, the monarchy is bound to attract more skepticism.”
Buckingham Palace is sensitive to the changing attitudes. It has cut back the procession route between the palace and Westminster Abbey from that taken by Elizabeth in 1953. That has the benefit of sparing central London from gridlock while also ensuring that the crowds lining the streets do not look sparse.
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For some expatriates living in Britain, the “soft power” of the monarchy cannot be underestimated. But appealing to a younger, more diverse population is a longer-term project than a single ceremony.
“I think that they have a strong brand, as a monarchy, and if they translate that into value to British society, then it’ll be fine,” said Marta Sauri Lopez, 36, a native of Spain who works for a private equity firm in London. “Probably, the Commonwealth has a lot to say there,” she added. “So, if the monarchy does manage to maintain the Commonwealth as unified, that’s a massive bonus.”
As for the coronation itself, however, Sauri Lopez, like many Britons, viewed it mostly as a welcome holiday. “I don’t mind,” she said, “but I also don’t care.”
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2023-04-30T22:00:06+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/04/30/world/many-uk-greet-king-charless-coronation-with-take-it-or-leave-it-shrug/
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(Editor's Note: Montana State Press Release)
OGDEN, Utah — Montana State junior Leia Beattie came off the bench to score a game-high 26 points, including a career-high six three-pointers to lift the Bobcats to an 80-65 win over Weber State on Saturday afternoon in the Dee Events Center.
“Our bench was fantastic,” said women's head coach Tricia Binford. “Leia was really feeling it and gave us a big boost. We had lots of great minutes from a lot of kids off the bench and that really pays off on road trips.”
Trailing by one after the first quarter, Montana State (11-7, 4-2) used a 12-3 run midway through the second stanza to build a nine-point advantage. The run was highlighted by a four-point play by Beattie. MSU owned a 33-27 lead at intermission.
“At halftime we talked a lot about defense,” Binford said. “We were super flat and just didn’t have an edge about us, and that’s not our style. We need to be more disruptive.”
The Bobcats opened the second half connecting on five-of-six free throws to build an 11-point cushion. MSU held a 56-47 lead heading into the final period.
“Give Weber State credit,” Binford said. “We had our hands full with them. I felt offensively we were more in our groove in the second half, and we hit a bunch of 3s to get separation.”
Over a stretch of two minutes midway through the fourth quarter the Bobcats connected on four consecutive three-pointers, three coming from Beattie and one via Taylor Janssen. When the barrage ended MSU held a 72-59 advantage.
MSU took its largest lead of the game at 80-63 on a pair of Beattie charity tosses with a minute left.
Darian White also hit double-digits with 17 points, while adding eight rebounds and two assists. Grace Beasley finished with a game and career-high seven assists.
The Bobcats shot 39% from the field, including a nine-of-22 effort from beyond the arc. Montana State outscored the Wildcats 43-5 on bench points. MSU also held a 48-41 advantage under the glass. Lexi Deden pulled down a team-best 10 rebounds.
Weber State (4-13, 0-5) was led by Daryn Hickok with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
Montana State hosts Idaho on Monday night at 7 p.m. in Worthington Arena.
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2023-01-15T05:30:06+00:00
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ktvq.com
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https://www.ktvq.com/sports/big-sky-conference/montana-state-bobcats/leia-beatties-career-night-lifts-montana-state-past-weber-state
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Weekend storm could bring plowable snow, sloppy road conditions in parts of New Hampshire
Snow, mix, and rain moves in midday Saturday and continues through early Sunday
Snow, mix, and rain moves in midday Saturday and continues through early Sunday
Snow, mix, and rain moves in midday Saturday and continues through early Sunday
Another weekend storm could impact travel on Saturday and into early Sunday. This storm will likely bring rain, mix and wet snow across the state, with the heaviest snow north of Concord.
But first, scattered showers are likely off and on Thursday and there will be lingering clouds on Friday ahead of the next storm system.
TIMING
Rain, mix and snow will move into southwestern New Hampshire after 9 a.m. Saturday and overspreads the state into Saturday afternoon.
Communities south of Concord could see a quick burst of snow but will likely mainly stay as rain and wintry mix.
Areas north of Concord will likely be mix then snow, especially after dark Saturday night.
The snow and mix end south first on Sunday morning, and slowly tapers off through the day for communities up north.
AMOUNTS
It's too early for specific amounts but areas where it stays mainly snow (north of Concord) could see a few inches of wet snow. Concord and south could have an inch or so of wet snow and wintry mix.
TRAVEL IMPACT
If you have plans to travel this weekend, be prepared for wintry conditions, particularly Saturday afternoon, evening and into Sunday morning. Travel will be slower and slick, especially north of Concord.
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2023-03-22T22:16:14+00:00
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wmur.com
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https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-weather-forecast-weekend-storm-32223/43391350
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Whitely County baseball advances to next round in State Tournament
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Whitley County beat LaRue County four to three to advance to the next round in the state tournament on Friday.
The Colonels came out swinging scoring two runs in the second and two in the third to take a four to zero lead.
LaRue rallied though putting up three runs in the sixth.
The Hawks had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh on a hit to center field, but Colonel outfielder Dee Parker threw a gem to the catcher Chris Cureton to secure the final out.
“Yeah we definitely got to play better but you know this team just finds a way,” said Whitley County head coach Jeremy Shope. “They don’t ever hit the panic button when something goes wrong (and) at this time of year it’s just survive and advance.”
Whitley County will play South Warren tomorrow at 8:30 p.m.
Click here for the full state bracket.
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2023-06-02T22:06:59+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2023/06/02/whitely-county-baseball-advances-next-round-state-tournament/
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- Bridgestone will utilize AWS capabilities to accelerate its digital platform development and launch new customer solutions such as a services marketplace to support last-mile delivery and fleet customers.
- The collaboration will also improve efficiencies of Bridgestone IT operations to enable digital innovation and integration of future mobility solutions platforms.
- Bridgestone's collaboration with AWS will help deliver the "Efficiency," "Extension" and "Economy" values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment.
TOKYO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) today announced that the company is using Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) as its strategic cloud provider in support of the company's sustainable mobility solutions. Using AWS Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and analytics / business intelligence services, Bridgestone will accelerate the creation of digital platforms to launch new solutions for its customers, improve data analysis and streamline IT operations. This relationship further marks an important milestone in the Bridgestone 3.0 journey toward enhanced corporate value that merges business strategies with sustainability initiatives.
As part of the relationship, Bridgestone will work with AWS's ProServe and AWS Marketplace teams to enhance our existing fleet solutions and bring concepts like a Bridgestone marketplace to life. The Bridgestone fleet solutions and service-centric marketplace concept will provide a comprehensive selection of services and solutions to fleet managers to proactively assess fleet needs and reduce vehicle downtime. With these digitally enabled solutions, fleet managers will have greater insights into the health of their fleets, proactive maintenance needs, access to a broad network of service providers, and scheduling and digital payment options that ultimately unlock customer and social value.
"AWS has helped strengthen and modernize our Americas business for several years and we're excited to grow our relationship across global operations," said Paolo Ferrari, Joint Global Chief Operating Officer, Bridgestone Corporation, and President & CEO, Bridgestone Americas. "Using AWS platforms, we will transform the way we provide services and solutions to our customers to enhance the digital customer experience Bridgestone offers while also modernizing our business operations and improving data analytics capabilities."
In order to continue building cloud fluency across its organization, Bridgestone will provide its entire IT organization in the Americas region with access to AWS's comprehensive cloud training curriculum and resources. Over the next five years, Bridgestone is committed to providing training resources and ongoing education to several hundred technology professionals across geographies to improve understanding of AWS technologies that enable increased speed of cloud adoption and the development of new customer-facing and internal capabilities. This initiative is part of Bridgestone's commitment to retain and offer continuous development opportunities to its teammates.
In addition, Bridgestone will migrate its North American data centers to AWS and will continue building new system application and products (SAP) environments on AWS. Through decreased energy usage and reduction in hardware asset waste, this migration to the cloud supports Bridgestone's goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and will help Bridgestone deliver its "Efficiency," "Extension" and "Economy" values as part of the Bridgestone E8 Commitment. Bridgestone and AWS will focus future efforts on sustainability innovations designed to help contribute to Bridgestone 2050 sustainability goals of carbon neutrality and making tires from 100% renewable resources.
"AWS provides the most comprehensive suite of cloud offerings to enable automotive leaders to build applications that touch every point in the customer journey. With Bridgestone's extensive domain expertise and AWS's cloud leadership, we're expanding our impact across the automotive landscape and unlocking new industry solutions to make the mobility of the future a reality today," said Uwem Ukpong, Vice President of Global Services, Amazon Web Services, Inc.
This announcement is the latest development in a long-standing relationship between Bridgestone and AWS. Bridgestone has worked with AWS for several years, most recently in its Akron Mobility Lab, located in Akron, Ohio, to develop a system that delivers insights derived from the interaction between a tire and a vehicle using advanced machine learning capabilities delivered through Amazon SageMaker -- all without installing any additional hardware on the car.
About Bridgestone Corporation:
Bridgestone is a global leader in tires and rubber building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company employs approximately 130,000 people globally and conducts business in more than 150 countries and territories worldwide. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.
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2022-08-29T16:43:50+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/prnewswire/2022/08/29/bridgestone-aws-announce-strategic-relationship-focused-platform-development-launch-new-customer-solutions/
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STOCKHOLM — Sweden is bracing for demonstrations Saturday that could complicate its efforts to persuade Turkey to approve its NATO accession.
Turkey has so far refused to approve bids by Sweden and Finland to join NATO, which needs sign-off by all member states. Turkey says Sweden in particular needs to crack down on Kurdish and other groups that Ankara considers terrorists.
Sweden has assured Turkey it won’t allow any terrorist groups on Swedish soil. But pro-Kurdish and anti-NATO groups have complicated matters for the Swedish government by staging anti-Turkey demonstrations that have infuriated the Turkish government, including an effigy of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that was briefly hung outside Stockholm’s City Hall last week.
Tensions could rise further on Saturday when anti-Islam activist Rasmus Paludan plans to burn a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy. Paludan, who also holds Swedish citizenship, has staged similar protests before in both Denmark and Sweden, some of which have sparked violent counterdemonstrations.
Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström told news agency TT on Friday that Sweden respects the freedom of speech. He didn’t want to speculate on how Paludan’s protest, which has been authorized by police, would affect Sweden’s NATO bid, while noting that “everything that prolongs the process unnecessarily is of course something we take very seriously.”
A group calling itself the Swedish Solidarity Committee for Rojava, which claimed it was behind the effigy, is also planning a demonstration against Erdogan and Swedish NATO accession on Saturday, TT reported. Meanwhile, pro-Turkey activists are expected to gather for a separate demonstration near the Turkish Embassy.
Sweden and Finland ditched decades of non-alignment and applied to join NATO following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Turkey and Hungary are the only NATO countries that have not yet approved their accession.
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2023-01-20T13:45:03+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/sweden-braces-for-anti-turkey-demos-amid-nato-accession-bid/2023/01/20/413989c4-98c3-11ed-a173-61e055ec24ef_story.html
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UWorld offers next-generation digital study materials to help students succeed on their SAT and launches "The 7x7 Challenge"
DALLAS, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UWorld, a worldwide leader in online learning tools for high-stakes exams, today announced the launch of its new Digital SAT preparation course. The course will prepare students for the new digital format of the exam and is accessible on any device including smart phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
"We are committed to delivering products that support the success of students and teachers with resources that keep pace with the ever-changing education landscape," said Chandra S. Pemmasani, M.D., founder and CEO of UWorld. "The online format of the SAT is a new frontier for students preparing to apply to colleges. Our new Digital SAT preparation course will help test-takers navigate this unknown territory and succeed on their exam day."
UWorld's team of experts developed nearly 1,000 questions and counting featured in the question bank that will prepare students for this new evolution of the SAT. As a digitally native learning platform, UWorld is among the first online study resources to offer a question bank and realistic practice interface designed to simulate the real Digital SAT in both format and duration to best prepare students for the actual exam.
The platform's performance-based learning technology allows students to assess progress and focus efforts on targeted practice to maximize efficiency and score potential. Additionally, concise and detailed explanations are provided for each answer option to help students gain a deeper understanding of the key concepts and strategies that will help them succeed.
The Digital SAT, offered this year for international students and starting in 2024 for U.S. students, requires new study strategies and question types. The exam uses dynamic questions that adapt to the student's responses in real-time, which reduces the test duration by 45 minutes and allows for more efficient and precise measurement of individual abilities.
The new format has shorter reading passages, more direct questions, plus interactive features designed to make the math and reading sections more engaging and applicable to real-world scenarios. This new exam enhances accessibility by providing customizable accommodations and provides more flexibility for scheduling and test administration. It ensures that a wider range of students can participate in the exam, making the testing process more convenient. More information about the key differences between the current SAT and Digital SAT can be found here.
UWorld's Digital SAT product is now available here for a free seven-day trial and purchase via desktop and mobile.
Students should also take advantage of The 7x7 Challenge which encourages the practice of seven questions for seven days to unlock a discount code for the Digital SAT resource. Through this challenge, UWorld emphasizes the benefits of developing consistent, sustainable study habits through the use of short, active learning sessions.
About UWorld
UWorld is the worldwide leader in online learning to prepare for high-stakes exams. Since 2003, UWorld has helped millions of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students prepare for their exams. At the core of UWorld's mission is an obsession with quality so that students receive only the best in learning resources. Whether students are preparing for the, ACT®, SAT®, Digital SAT®, AP®, CFA®, CPA, MBE®, MCAT®, NAPLEX®/MPJE®/CPJE, NCLEX®, PANCE/PANRE, COMLEX®, USMLE®, ABIM®, or ABFM®, UWorld ensures success by using active learning methods. With challenging practice questions that mirror the real tests and unrivaled explanations, students can efficiently and effectively prepare for every topic on their exams. To learn more, please visit UWorld.com.
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2023-07-24T14:10:47+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2023/07/24/uworld-among-first-launch-innovative-digital-sat-preparation-course/
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Former Connecticut lawmaker to be sentenced for coronavirus aid thefts
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A former Connecticut state representative is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday for stealing more than $1.2 million from the city of West Haven — most of it in federal coronavirus-related aid — and using a good chunk of it to fuel his gambling addiction.
Michael DiMassa, 32, a West Haven Democrat, could get more than four years in prison under federal sentencing guidelines. He is asking Judge Omar Williams for leniency.
“Mr. DiMassa suffered from a debilitating gambling addiction at the time of the offense,” his lawyer, John Gulash, wrote in a court filing, “and his essentially unfettered access to a deep pool of federal funds and total lack of impulse control facilitated his precipitous downward spiral.”
The lawyer compared DiMassa to Howard Ratner, the gambler played by Adam Sandler in the movie “Uncut Gems.” He said he bet on things as frivolous as how long the national anthem would take to perform at the Super Bowl, or what color Gatorade would be poured on the winning coach.
He did much of his gambling and betting at the Mohegan Sun casino in eastern Connecticut.
At the time of the thefts, which began in mid-2020, DiMassa was both a state representative and an aide to the West Haven City Council with authority to approve reimbursements for coronavirus-related expenses. He pleaded guilty in November to three counts of wire fraud conspiracy, admitting that he and others billed West Haven for legal, lobbying and consulting services that were never provided.
DiMassa and a business partner, John Bernardo, also a former West Haven city employee, pilfered nearly $637,000, prosecutors said.
Bernardo pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 13 months in prison in March.
In a second scheme, DiMassa and another business owner, John Trasacco, conspired to submit fraudulent invoices from Trasacco’s companies to the city, netting nearly $432,000 in COVID-19 aid, with nearly all of it going to Trasacco. Trasacco was sentenced to eight years in prison in March after a jury convicted him of fraud.
The final conspiracy involved DiMassa and his wife, Lauren DiMassa, and the theft of nearly $148,000, authorities said. The couple submitted phony requests for payments by the city related to a youth violence prevention program. The pilfered funds were not federal coronavirus aid.
Lauren DiMassa, who is pregnant with the couple’s second child, pleaded guilty last year and was sentenced in March to six months in prison. She recently reported to prison.
Federal prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence in the federal guidelines range for Michael DiMassa and want the judge to order him to pay more than $1 million in restitution to West Haven.
“The defendant was a public official elected to serve his constituents,” prosecutors wrote in their sentencing documents. “Instead, he completely betrayed that trust by stealing public funds for his own benefit.”
DiMassa resigned from the Legislature and the city of West Haven after his arrest in 2021.
He has cited several reasons for leniency including his lack of any previous criminal record, his testicular cancer and being able to care for his children.
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2023-05-31T05:03:04+00:00
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kob.com
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https://www.kob.com/news/health/former-connecticut-lawmaker-to-be-sentenced-for-coronavirus-aid-thefts/
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LOS ANGELES — Phoenix' big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul were all in go-mode.
As a result, the scrappy and shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers are on the verge of going home for the summer.
Durant scored 31 points, Booker added 30 and Paul bounced back big in the fourth quarter of a 112-100 victory over the Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers on Saturday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
“It's definitely good when we all three are aggressive. We all did a solid job,” said Durant, acquired in February from the Brooklyn Nets. “We're still growing and still trying to learn each other.”
The Clippers, who lost Game 3 by five points, again made a strong run with Leonard watching from the bench. He has missed two straight games with a sprained right knee. They're also without Paul George, who hasn't played since March 21 because of the same injury as Leonard.
“This team is going to stick around the whole game,” Durant said of the Clippers. “They’re never out of a game.”
Game 5 in the best-of-seven series is Tuesday in Phoenix.
“We make no excuses around here,” Clippers guard Russell Westbrook said. “We just got to make sure we rally around each other, keep competing and leave it on the floor.”
Westbrook, who joined the Clippers in February, carried them in the fourth. He had 14 points, including nine in a row when they twice pulled within two points.
Westbrook finished with a game-high 37 points. Norman Powell added 14 points and Terance Mann had 13 off the bench.
But as the fourth wound down, the Clippers ran out of gas.
Paul, who at 37 has had many late-game big moments, had 12 points in the fourth, hitting key jumpers from all over the court each time Los Angeles threatened.
“I was just happy a few of them fell,” said Paul, who shot 5 of 18 for 11 points in Game 3.
Paul finished with 19 points on 8-for-17 shooting, nine assists and no turnovers against his former team. Booker had nine rebounds and seven assists. Deandre Ayton had 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Looking ageless at 34 while playing a game-high 44 minutes, Durant scored 11 points in the third, capped by a 3-pointer as the Suns erased an early eight-point deficit. They led 83-78 going into the fourth.
“We did a solid job of staying poised,” Durant said. “We were just terrible to start the third.”
The Clippers scored the first nine points of the third and Suns coach Monty Williams called timeout.
“Typically you have to list three, four things you have to do,” he said. “I don’t have to do that with these guys. They understand before I get there.”
The Suns trailed by 11 points early in the second, when they outscored the Clippers 25-17 and led 48-47 at the break.
“It was a back and forth battle,” Durant said. “They threw punches, we threw punches. We threw the last one.”
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Suns: Cam Payne (low back soreness) has yet to play in the postseason.
Clippers: Westbrook became the sixth player in franchise history with consecutive postseason games of at least 30 points. He had 30 in Game 3. ... Got outrebounded 49-33. ... Bench outscored the Suns' reserves, 26-9.
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APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Just one show wasn’t enough for this northeast Wisconsin native. Charlie Berens has announced he will be at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) for another show in October.
The P.A.C. originally announced Berens’ first show would happen on Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m. Now, the comedian known for his viral Midwest news series Manitowoc Minute will be holding a show on the same date at 9:30 p.m.
Theater staff explained the addition of the second show is all due to popular demand, so watch out for availability.
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale on, Friday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets can be bought at the Fox Cities P.A.C. ticket office in person, online through Ticketmaster, or by phone at (800) 982-2787.
Performance schedule and prices are subject to change.
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2022-06-06T18:54:05+00:00
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Police have released bodycam footage from the house fire earlier this week. Nick Bostic was passing by when he saw the fire. Nick's quick thinking and action, help a Lafayette family make it out safely.
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As the sport of Formula 1 is gaining speed, so is MoneyGram; MoneyGram, the fastest way to send money globally, is teaming up with the fastest sport in the world
The new team name will officially take effect in 2023, and the new team cars with rebranded livery will be unveiled ahead of next year's season
DALLAS and KANNAPOLIS, N.C., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI) ("MoneyGram" or the "Company"), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, and Haas F1 Team, the only American team competing in the FIA Formula 1 (F1) World Championship, today announced that MoneyGram will become the new title sponsor of Haas F1 Team – soon to be the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team!
"We are pleased to welcome such an incredible brand like MoneyGram as our new title sponsor," said Gene Haas, Founder and Chairman of Haas F1 Team. "Since our entrance into the F1 World Championship in 2016, Haas F1 Team has earned a reputation of strength, agility and resilience. MoneyGram brings a similar drive to the world of financial services, and we're ready to work together to maximize results on and off the track."
The two organizations have signed a multiyear agreement for MoneyGram to become the lead partner of Haas F1 Team, a fan favorite in the F1 World Championship, the world's most prestigious and popular motorsports competition with a global audience of more than 500 million. The new team name will officially take effect in 2023. In addition, the new team cars with rebranded livery will be unveiled ahead of next year's season.
"MoneyGram is a different company than it was even five years ago. We've reinvented ourselves into a global leader in the evolution of cross-border payments with our fast-growing digital business and strong culture of fintech innovation – and we're just getting started," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. "We will continue to disrupt ourselves to meet the ever-changing financial needs of consumers, and we're determined to make sure the world knows it. That's why we're hitting the accelerator by making our debut into the world of F1 and teaming up with Gene and Haas F1 Team."
The next chapter in the evolution of MoneyGram – the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team!
MoneyGram, the fastest way to send money globally, is teaming up with the fastest sport in the world. The Company's recent advancements in cutting-edge technology and collaborations with some of the world's most innovative brands strategically align with the most technologically advanced sport in the world.
"Our fans demand speed, and we deliver it, just as MoneyGram does for its customers," said Guenther Steiner, Team Principal of Haas F1 Team. "MoneyGram is a global leader in fintech and payments and is always setting out to push the boundaries of technology. It's that eagerness for innovation that really drew us to partner with MoneyGram, and we're confident that we will continue to grow together and reach our full potential."
As the sport of Formula 1 is gaining speed, so is MoneyGram. Interest in F1 has skyrocketed in recent years, evidenced by the competition's social media channels experiencing significant growth and even outpacing the NBA and NFL in new followers. Through this partnership, MoneyGram will receive constant global visibility, as the F1 World Championship runs nearly year-round and results in extensive television coverage almost every week.
"With this bold new initiative, we are meeting our customers as well as potential new customers where they are," said Greg Hall, MoneyGram Chief Marketing Officer. "Next year's racing calendar has a uniquely strong overlap with MoneyGram key markets, so we are excited to unlock new channels to hear from our customers and understand their specific needs. As we look to capture growth from new customer segments, we're also looking forward to the endless opportunities this sponsorship will bring for additional exposure to a broader consumer base."
A global company with customers in nearly every country around the world, MoneyGram is eager to team up with a prominent organization competing in one of the few truly global sports. The F1 2023 season will take place across 24 races held in 21 countries on five continents around the world. The countries on next year's circuit account for nearly 80% of the Company's transaction value.
Alex Holmes concluded: "We can't wait to officially kick off our long-term title sponsorship with Haas F1 Team and start collaborating to create exciting and meaningful customer experiences at the intersection of Fintech and Formula 1. Now let's get racing!"
MoneyGram and Haas F1 Team at the United States Grand Prix 2022
MoneyGram and Haas F1 Team are announcing the title sponsorship at the 10th anniversary of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. The press conference will be held today at 12 p.m. CDT.
About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, delivers innovative financial solutions to connect the world's communities. With a purpose-driven strategy to mobilize the movement of money, a strong culture of fintech innovation, and leading customer-centric capabilities, MoneyGram has grown to serve over 150 million people in the last five years. The Company leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world's top brands to serve consumers through its direct-to-consumer digital channel, global retail network, and embedded finance business for enterprise customers. MoneyGram is also a leader in pioneering cross-border payment innovation and blockchain-enabled settlement. For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com, follow @MoneyGram on social media, and explore the website and mobile app through moneygram.com.
About Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team debuted in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship in 2016, becoming the first American Formula 1 team since 1986. Founded by industrialist Gene Haas, Haas F1 Team is based in the United States on the same Kannapolis, North Carolina, campus as his championship-winning NASCAR team, Stewart-Haas Racing. Haas is the founder of Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool builder in North America, and he is chairman of Haas F1 Team.
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TACOMA, Wash. – Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Tacoma, Washington. No one was injured.
Online jail records show Kemp was booked for investigation of felony drive-by shooting shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday.
A Pierce County Superior Court calendar showed that Kemp, 53, was scheduled to make a court appearance Thursday afternoon, though Adam Faber, a spokesman for the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office, said that would only occur if charges are filed.
No charges had been filed as of Thursday morning.
Kemp, who has two licensed cannabis stores in Seattle, was a six-time NBA all-star and played for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1989 to 1997. He also played for Cleveland, Portland and Orlando.
Kemp debuted in the NBA during the 1989-90 season as a 20-year-old who had never played college basketball. He became known for his high-flying, athletic dunks.
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2023-03-09T20:08:59+00:00
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ksat.com
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Study shows ‘alarming’ levels of microplastics in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is known around the world for its pure, blue waters, but a new study shows that the wonderous lake is full of something else these days: microplastics.
Of the 38 lakes and reservoirs from six continents tested by researchers, Lake Tahoe came in third for the highest concentration of microplastics, according to the study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
“With this study, we now know that plastics exist in high concentrations in Lake Tahoe and could be having an impact on the ecosystem and the animals living in the lake. This shows us that there are always emerging issues that need to be addressed so we can try to preserve the lake into the future,” Sudeep Chandra, a professor and director of the Global Water Center at the University of Nevada, Reno, said in a news release.
Researchers found the presence of various microplastics to at least some degree in all 38 lakes, even those that have been mostly undisturbed by humans. But the levels of measured microplastics in Lake Tahoe and two other lakes — Lakes Lugano and Maggiore on the Swiss-Italian border — were higher than those measured in the ocean’s gyres, or the currents where decades worth of plastic waste have formed into massive floating garbage patches.
“The results are remarkable because they show the extent of plastic concentrations in freshwater systems even in remote and highly protected areas,” Chandra said.
The research was led by Veronica Nava, a visiting postdoctoral scholar at UNR from the University of Milano Bicocca in Italy, who worked with Chandra and other colleagues around the world to collect samples from dozens of lakes located in 23 different countries across six continents that cover a range of different environmental conditions and human interaction.
What scientists still don’t know is how those plastics got into the freshwater lakes, and particularly Lake Tahoe, where wastewater has been exported for half a century and numerous policies have been put in place to protect the lake’s pristine waters from human impacts.
“The mechanism of transport of these plastics is not clear, especially when we talk about very small fragments or textile fibers,” Nava said. “We are wearing a lot of synthetic clothes, the majority of which are made of polyester, and they end up in aquatic systems. Even from far away, there can be atmospheric circulation and patterns that can carry these plastics a long way.”
Nava also believes single-use plastics are playing a major role in the spread of microplastics at Tahoe and other freshwater lakes, such as people leaving plastic water bottles on the beaches.
It’s an issue that local officials are working to address. The South Lake Tahoe City Council last fall passed a ban on the sale of single-use plastic water bottles that will go into effect in April 2024, the Tahoe Daily Tribune reported.
While not part of the recent study, Chandra said he hopes to look into exactly where the plastic is coming from and how to keep it from building up inside the lake, as well as what the high levels of microplastics are doing to the surrounding ecosystems and potential infiltration of the region’s drinking water. He said he hopes to work with Nava and scientists from Desert Research Institute to evaluate those impacts.
And that work is already underway. Chandra said they have started designing the next experiments that will also look at other lakes in northern California, Oregon and Italy.
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2023-07-12T23:35:14+00:00
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PHOENIX (AP) — Alondra Ruiz Vazquez and her husband were comfortable in Periwinkle Mobile Home Park for a decade, feeling lucky to own their mobile home and pay about $450 a month for their lot in a city with spiraling rents.
But now they and dozens of other families have until May 28 to leave the Phoenix park, which nearby Grand Canyon University purchased seven years ago to build student housing. Two other mobile home communities are also being cleared this spring for new developments in a city where no new parks have been built in more than 30 years.
“I'm here, well, because I have nowhere to go,” said Isabel Ramos, who lives at Periwinkle with her 11-year-old daughter. “I don't know what's going to happen.”
The razing of older mobile home parks across the United States worries advocates who say bulldozing them permanently eliminates some of the already limited housing for the poorest of the poor. Residents may have to double up with relatives or live in their cars amid spiking evictions and homelessness, they warn.
“Mobile homes are a much bigger part of our affordable housing stock than people know,” said Mark Stapp, who directs Arizona State University's master's degree program in real estate development. “Once it’s gone, a lot of people will have no place to go.”
A recent survey by the National Low Income Housing Coalition showed a U.S.-wide shortage of 7.3 million affordable rental homes for extremely low-income renters, defined in Arizona as a a three-member household making $28,850 or less.
Industry groups estimate that more than 20 million people live in some 43,000 mobile home parks across the United States.
“We are in the deepest affordable housing crisis we’ve ever experienced,” said Joanna Carr, acting head of the Arizona Housing Coalition. “Housing for many people is getting completely out of reach. It’s very dire.”
Ken Anderson, president of the Manufactured Housing Industry of Arizona, said trying to bring an old park up to modern standards can be cost-prohibitive for owners, requiring replacement of electrical and sewage infrastructure for newer homes.
At least six such communities have been torn down in Arizona in the last 18 months, he said, adding that Grand Canyon University “bent over backwards” to help residents more than other park owners.
“A lot of these parks are 70 years old,” said Anderson, noting an uptick in demolitions of older communities for redevelopment. “It’s going to be a big problem down the line.”
Efforts under way to revitalize old mobile homes have limits. Despite their name, most aren't truly mobile, and moving them can be very costly. The oldest homes are often too decrepit to move at all.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced $225 million in grants to governments, tribes and nonprofits to preserve mobile homes, but the money can only be used to replace, not repair dwellings built before 1976, which are common at older parks.
Vermont earlier this year announced a mobile home improvement program to be funded by $4 million in federal money. It aims to help park owners prepare vacant or abandoned lots for new mobile homes, and help mobile homeowners install new foundations and make their dwellings more habitable.
In Riverdale, Utah, the last of about 50 families at Lesley's Mobile Home Park must leave by the end of May for construction of new apartments and townhouses.
“The state laws don't protect us," said Jason Williams, who sold his mobile home for half what he asked for and will now live in a motorhome.
Some old parks weren't originally envisioned as permanent housing.
Florida City Campsite and RV Camp was built decades ago for vacationers headed to the Florida Keys or the Everglades.
But the dilapidated park eventually became home to retirees on fixed incomes and young families on government assistance. Florida City, the southernmost municipality in Miami-Dade County, sold it two years ago for a new townhouse project.
Cities often don't like older parks because unlike other housing they don't generate property taxes for municipal services. Rundown parks can also be eyesores, depressing the worth of nearby properties even as the value of the land the mobile homes sit on has increased exponentially.
In Phoenix, Grand Canyon University said in a statement it “waited as long as it could" to build new student housing after buying Periwinkle in 2016. ”Now, with the need to expand, the University has raised funds to provide multiple layers of assistance to tenants at Periwinkle."
The university said it initially gave residents six months to leave, then extended the deadline to 13 months. It offered free rent for the first five months of this year, early departure compensation, relocation assistance and some household goods.
Many park residents are Spanish-speaking immigrants earning minimum wage as landscapers or restaurant workers. There are also retirees living on Social Security.
“We haven’t found anything under $1,800. That’s way above what we can afford,” Ruiz Vazquez said of apartment rents. She said the couple’s mobile home is too old to move and must be abandoned.
“It’s really taken a toll on our health, mental state of mind.”
Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, has a housing shortfall of more than 74,000 units. Zillow.com currently lists the median monthly rental price for all bedrooms and property types in Phoenix at $2,095.
More than 20 families have moved out of Periwinkle in recent months, leaving behind weed-strewn lots. The rusting hulks of several mobile dwellings with rotting wooden stairs were left behind.
Residents wanted an additional 18-month eviction moratorium or a zoning change to stave off their departure indefinitely.
The Phoenix City Council this spring decided to let the eviction proceed, but set aside $2.5 million in federal funds for the housing nonprofit Trellis to assist Periwinkle and other mobile home park residents facing eviction.
Trellis CEO Mark Trailor, who once headed the Arizona Department of Housing, said the nonprofit is working to help Periwinkle families find apartments and arrange to move mobile homes that can be moved.
Still, Phoenix activist Salvador Reza said most families face uncertain futures.
“Some of them might move in with another family, with an uncle or aunt," said Reza. "Some might go out into the streets and become part of the homeless.”
A new law in Arizona recently increased state funds for owners forced to move their mobile homes because of redevelopment to $12,500 for a single-section dwelling and $20,000 for a multi-section.
Those who must abandon their home because of precarious condition can now get $5,000 for a single-section home and up to $8,000 for a multi-section.
Periwinkle resident Graciela Beltran said it’s not enough.
“They want my house?” she asked, her voice cracking. “Give me a house that is equal to mine. I am not asking for anything more.”
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2023-05-20T05:12:00+00:00
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Report: Vince McMahon paid more than $12M in hush money to 4 women
(CNN) – More controversy is swirling around Vince McMahon.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the former World Wrestling Entertainment chief executive paid more than $12 million in hush money to four women to cover up allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.
All four women were reportedly involved with WWE.
The Journal reports the women signed agreements with McMahon that prohibit them from talking about potential legal claims against – or their relationships with – McMahon.
McMahon recently stepped down from his leadership role while an investigation is conducted into another Wall Street Journal report of an alleged affair with a former employee – who is among the four women mentioned in the new report.
McMahon’s daughter, Stephanie, is filling in as interim CEO and chairwoman.
WWE has not issued a comment on the Wall Street Journal report.
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2022-07-08T20:32:24+00:00
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SCOTUS rules restrictions on concealed carry violate the Second Amendment Published June 23, 2022 09:16 AM Facebook Twitter The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 opinion, ruled that New York's restrictions on the concealed carry of firearms in public violates the Second Amendment. Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-06-23T16:33:50+00:00
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https://www.kpcc.org/2022-06-23/scotus-rules-restrictions-on-concealed-carry-violate-the-second-amendment
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Milwaukee City Hall, Zeidler Municipal Building to reopen at 11 a.m. Friday
Hannah Kirby
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee City Hall and the Zeidler Municipal Building will be closed to the public for hours this morning because of a water main break disrupting services at them, according to Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson's office.
Those buildings will reopen to the public at 11 a.m. Friday.
As of 10:30 a.m., temporary connections have been set up to supply water to the buildings, the mayor's office said in a news release.
A "significant section" of the water main needs to be replaced on Kilbourn Avenue and that work may take up to 24 hours to complete, the release stated.
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2023-06-16T16:45:10+00:00
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jsonline.com
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A "large storm system" is expected to bring Western New York a steady blanket of snow throughout this week, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service.
But with an inch or two of snow expected to fall each day, the impact will be nowhere near the storms Buffalo battled through in November and December, forecasters say.
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Most of Tuesday's snow was expected to fall before 9 a.m., the Weather Service reported, with scattered flurries after 2 p.m. Wind gusts could reach as high as 44 mph. However, by day's end, total snowfall could be as little as one inch.
Wednesday, the region is expected to get 2 to 4 inches of snow, with most of it falling after 11 a.m., according to the weather service.
That is part of the "large storm system" that will touch on the Buffalo metro area before saving most of its impact for the North Country, which may receive 9 inches or more of snow.
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After Wednesday, Buffalo will get mostly scattered snow showers, the weather service said.
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2023-01-24T16:06:24+00:00
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored at 1:36 of overtime off goalie Felix Sandstrom's giveaway in the Ottawa Senators' 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
After the Flyers scored three straight goals to force overtime, Sandstrom misplayed the puck behind the net, with DeBrincat scoring into an open net to keep the Senators' playoff hopes alive.
Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, Austin Watson, Shane Pinto and Claude Giroux also scored and Cam Talbot stopped seven of 11 shots.
Tony DeAngelo, Cam York and Noah Cates, Owen Tippett scored for the Flyers. Sandstrom made 41 saves.
Giroux made it 4-1 2:28 into the third period with his 29th of the season, but the Flyers rallied to send it to overtime. York scored an unassisted goal at 5:22, Cates connected on a power play at 9:54, and Tippett tied it with 2:39 left.
Flyers coach John Tortorella watched the game from the press box with interim general manager Danny Briere to get a perspective from up top and give associate coach Brad Shaw the chance to run the bench.
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2023-03-31T04:05:50+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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John Anthony Family of Wines supports V Foundation for Cancer Research at second annual wine and lifestyle event
NAPA, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John Anthony Family of Wines—producer of popular premium California wines Butter by JaM Cellars, super luxury Napa Valley wines John Anthony Vineyards, and USA Today's 10Best New Winery 2022, Serial Wines from Paso Robles—announces their Presenting Sponsorship of Sonoma County's leading fundraising event, Sonoma Epicurean featuring the company's newest project Weather Wines.
John Anthony Family of Wines has a long history supporting V Foundation in the communities where it makes wines. This second annual Sonoma Valley fundraising event takes place March 9-12, 2023 and will host curated experiences with award-winning chefs and exceptional wines from the region. Weather Wines, a collection of Burgundian-varietal wines sourced from microclimates best suited to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir includes several releases from Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley, which will be poured throughout the weekend. All proceeds from the event will benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research, a non-profit organization founded by ESPN legend Jim Valvano that raises funds to support cutting edge cancer research.
"As our company and portfolio of brands expands, it's an honor to support the great work of the V Foundation, while deepening our commitment to the communities where we make our wines," said John Anthony Truchard, Founder and CEO John Anthony Family of Wines. "Weather Wines is an exciting project highlighting terroirs that produce expressive Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, including releases from cool-climate Sonoma Coast and single vineyard releases sourced from exceptional Chenoweth Vineyards and Leras Family Vineyards. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in Sonoma Epicurean alongside this exceptional community and raise funds in the fight against cancer that touches so many of us."
2023 will be an exciting year for Weather Wines, as the brand continues to expand its presence in Sonoma County and beyond. Weather Wines will release a new vintage to The Atmosphere Wine Club with the debut of 2020 Weather Leras Vineyard Pinot Noir, sourced from the pioneering winegrowing Leras family in the Russian River Valley. Also this year, Weather Wines will be in attendance at World of Pinot Noir in Santa Barbara March 2 - 4, 2023 where winelovers can taste the brands Pinot Noirs from Napa, Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley. For more information on Weather Wines, visit www.WeatherWines.com.
About Weather Wines
From the John Anthony Family of Wines, Weather is a curated collection of Burgundian varietal wines sourced from their most perfect microclimates. Sourcing specifically for terroirs suited to expressive Chardonnay and sensitive Pinot Noir varietals, this brand crosses traditional winegrowng AVAs. Debuting in 2020 with a 2018 vintage, the Weather portfolio includes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from local winegrowing regions including: Carneros, Napa; Sonoma Coast; and Russian River Valley, Sonoma. For more information about the story and wines behind Weather, please visit www.WeatherWines.com.
About John Anthony Family of Wines
John Anthony Family of Wines includes John Anthony Vineyards, Serial Wines, Weather Wines, and JaM Cellars. John Anthony Vineyards produces exclusive wines created from small vineyard sites in Oak Knoll District, Carneros, Calistoga and Coombsville regions, all available in the winery's downtown Napa Tasting Lounge. Serial Wines is a curated collection of wines from Paso Robles and beyond—lush, and vibrant, sourced from exceptional vineyards in this exciting wine region. Weather Wines is a collection of Burgundian varietal wines grown in their most-perfect microclimates and highlighting the dynamic relationship between vines, terroir, and the elements. JaM Cellars was founded in 2009 in response to the downturn in the economy and experienced triple-digit growth in its early years by offering wines made in the tradition of great California winemaking at accessible sub $20 price points. Today Butter Chardonnay from JaM Cellars is the #2 selling chardonnay above $13 in the U.S. (source: Nielsen scan data 2022).
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2023-03-01T16:34:31+00:00
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NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Minor scored 14 points to help Merrimack defeat St. Francis Brooklyn 63-55 on Sunday.
Minor had three blocks for the Warriors (6-15, 4-3 Northeast Conference). Javon Bennett scored 13 points and added five assists and four steals. Jordan Derkack was 3 of 4 shooting and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.
The Terriers (9-11, 2-5) were led by the 17 points of Trey Quartlebaum. Zion Bethea scored 12 and Syrus Grisby added eight points and eight rebounds.
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These two teams both play Thursday. Merrimack visits Central Connecticut, while St, Francis Brooklyn visits Wagner.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2023-01-22T21:38:26+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/minor-leads-merrimack-over-st-francis-brooklyn-63-55/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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LEILA FADEL, HOST:
Threads, the latest social media site created by Facebook parent Meta, is only a few weeks old, and it already has tens of millions of users. It may become a major source of election information, but the company has yet to outline a plan to curb disinformation on the site. As NPR's Dara Kerr reports, that's got some voting rights groups worried.
DARA KERR, BYLINE: Two days after Threads launched, the company got a letter from several voting rights groups.
ANDREA HAILEY: What we're asking for here is a real plan, knowing that we're only a few months out from presidential primaries and that very soon presidential election will be on our doorstep.
KERR: Andrea Hailey is the CEO of Vote.org, one of the biggest get-out-the-vote organizations nationwide. Hailey and other voting rights advocates fear that, as the 2024 election cycle ramps up, disinformation about voter registration and polling places could go viral. That's because Threads doesn't yet have policies around combating these types of posts.
HAILEY: Inaction on this issue would be to allow disinformation to proliferate. So any time you have 100 million new users, it's a time to think about how that platform could be affecting democracy.
KERR: Threads is Meta's offering as a Twitter alternative. Unlike Facebook, where people share with friends, Threads is all about text conversations with strangers. Within days of its launch, it became the fastest-growing app in history, although recent data suggest activity on the platform is waning.
HAILEY: What we're wanting to know is, how do they plan to allocate resources? What are their rules and policies going to be at Threads, and how are they going to make sure that Americans are receiving accurate information about elections ahead of this presidential?
KERR: Meta has policies for Facebook and Instagram, but it hasn't published any for Threads. A spokesperson told NPR that Facebook's rules apply to Threads. So, for example, people can't post false claims about voter registration. Voting groups say Threads needs a stand-alone policy. Otherwise, it's unclear how rules will be implemented and enforced. Bond Benton researches misinformation at Montclair State University, and he says this is critical, especially given reports that Meta laid off staff from its teams that work on election disinformation.
BOND BENTON: There's been a real kind of, like, nascent little bit of branding to suggest that Threads is going to be a gentler, more honest and more open space online. The proof in the pudding will be, do they adhere to that in the election?
KERR: The voting rights groups say they've yet to hear back from Meta on their letter.
Dara Kerr, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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2023-07-26T18:00:41+00:00
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wqcs.org
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https://www.wqcs.org/2023-07-26/as-social-network-threads-grows-voting-rights-groups-worry-about-misinformation
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WASHINGTON — Travelers are getting hit with delays at U.S. airports again early Wednesday, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend, which is shaping up as the biggest test yet for airlines that are struggling to keep up with surging numbers of passengers.
As of 10 a.m. Eastern, more than 1,500 flights have been delayed in the U.S., according to FlightAware. Cancellations neared 700 flights.
Cancellations and delays were most severe along the East Coast early and were growing worse rapidly. Disruptions are expected to spread West.
The delays are being compounded by thunderstorms that raked the Northeast on Tuesday. At various times, the Federal Aviation Administration held up flights bound for LaGuardia Airport in New York and Reagan Washington National and Baltimore-Washington airports near the nation’s capital.
About 6,500 flights were delayed and about 1,900 canceled on the East Coast Tuesday. United Airlines, with a major hub in Newark, New Jersey, canceled about 500 flights or 18% of its schedule, and JetBlue canceled 16% of its flights, according to FlightAware.
Call it the storm before the storm.
Travel has picked up steadily every year since bottoming out during the pandemic and on Tuesday, the number of people flying neared 2.4 million, up 11% from last year on the same day, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Travel is expected to peak on Thursday with more than 52,500 total flights, likely the biggest travel day of the holiday period.
People whose travel plans were disrupted took to social media to vent against the airlines. Some swore they would never fly again on whichever airline had done them wrong.
When their United flight in Newark was canceled Sunday night, Margo and Jason Osborne searched for other flights but couldn’t find one. Margo said a United agent wouldn’t let them retrieve their bags either – they would have to pick those up at their final destination, New Orleans — then “made me feel like an idiot” for leaving needed medical supplies in a checked bag.
They saw other people looking for unaccompanied minors and heard about stranded travelers who spent hours in line or slept at the airport.
“All these poor people are literally just sitting there at the mercy of a company who is not doing anything to help them,” Margo said in an interview. “There is zero customer service right now.”
The Osbornes rented a car — they felt lucky to snag one — and drove 10 hours through the night to Charlotte, North Carolina, to catch an American Airlines flight to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, close to home. Their luggage finally got to New Orleans on Tuesday.
If large numbers of passengers are stranded or delayed this weekend, expect federal officials and the airlines to blame each other for the mess.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whose department includes the FAA, has been beating up on the airlines for more than a year. He has accused them of failing to live up to reasonable standards of customer service and suggested that they are scheduling more flights than they can handle.
The airlines are punching back.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby blamed a shortage of federal air traffic controllers for massive disruptions last weekend at its Newark hub.
“We estimate that over 150,000 customers on United alone were impacted this weekend because of FAA staffing issues and their ability to manage traffic,” Kirby wrote in a memo to employees Tuesday night.
United could be contributing to its struggles. The Association of Flight Attendants, which represents the airline’s cabin crews, said it complained about wait times of more than three hours for workers who called a crew scheduling center that had “limited telephone lines and personnel.” The union told flight attendants near the end of their shifts to tell supervisors and find a hotel room.
The FAA has admitted that it is understaffed at key facilities including one in the New York City region. It is training about 3,000 new air traffic controllers, but most of them won't be ready anytime soon. Last week, the Transportation Department's inspector general said in a report that the FAA has made only “limited efforts” to adequately staff critical air traffic control centers and lacks a plan to tackle the problem.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips in Washington, D.C., contributed. Koenig reported from Dallas.
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2023-06-28T15:17:06+00:00
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king5.com
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https://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/airline-delays-cancellations-bad-ahead-of-july-fourth-holiday-weekend/507-e3b52725-5298-4d31-8acd-811bfbd424d2
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Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
DENVER, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Clough Global Equity Fund (NYSE MKT: GLQ) (the "Fund"), a closed-end fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.1162 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 17, 2022.
The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Fund estimates the following percentages, of the total distribution amount per share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized long-term capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal year-to-date cumulative distribution amount per share for the Fund.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and not for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income.'
Presented below are return figures, based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last business day of the month prior to distribution record date.
Fund Performance & Distribution Information
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
^ Based on the Fund's NAV as of May 31, 2022.
+Cumulative distribution rate is based on distributions paid to date for the period November 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
*Cumulative fiscal year-to-date return is based on the change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, for the period November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022.
**The 5 year average annual total return is based on change in NAV including distributions paid and assuming reinvestment of these distributions and that all rights in the Fund's rights offering were exercised, as of the last business day of the month prior to the month of the current distribution record date.
While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
Furthermore, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution and the income, capital gain or capital available. The Board of Trustees will continue to monitor the Fund's distribution level, taking into consideration the Fund's net asset value and the financial market environment. The Fund's distribution policy is subject to modification by the Board of Trustees at any time. The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.
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2022-06-30T11:30:01+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/06/30/clough-global-equity-fund-section-19a-notice/
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs (the "Company" or "Regulus"), today announced a poster presentation at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2022 (ASN Kidney Week 2022), which will take place in Orlando, November 3-6, 2022.
The poster, titled "Discovery of Next-generation Anti-miR-17 Oligonucleotide RGLS8429 for Treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)," provides an overview of the data supporting the potential of RGLS8429 as a treatment for ADPKD.
Details of the poster presentation are as follows:
Session Title: Genetic Diseases of the Kidneys: Cystic - I
Presenter: Edmund Lee, Ph.D., Executive Director of Biology at Regulus
Location: Exhibit Hall, Orange County Convention Center, West Building
Date and Time: November 3, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Abstract Number: 3768400
About ADPKD
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), caused by mutations in the PKD1 or PKD2 genes, is among the most common human monogenic disorders and a leading cause of end-stage renal disease. The disease is characterized by the development of multiple fluid filled cysts primarily in the kidneys, and to a lesser extent in the liver and other organs. Excessive kidney cyst cell proliferation, a central pathological feature, ultimately leads to end-stage renal disease in approximately 50% of ADPKD patients by age 60. Approximately 160,000 individuals are diagnosed with the disease in the United States alone, with an estimated global prevalence of 4 to 7 million.
About RGLS8429
RGLS8429 is a novel, next generation oligonucleotide for the treatment of ADPKD designed to inhibit miR-17 and to preferentially target the kidney. Administration of RGLS8429 has shown robust data in preclinical models, where clear improvements in kidney function, size, and other measures of disease severity have been demonstrated along with a superior pharmacologic profile in preclinical studies compared to Regulus' first-generation compound.
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: RGLS) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs. Regulus has leveraged its oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise to develop a pipeline complemented by a rich intellectual property estate in the microRNA field. Regulus maintains its corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this presentation regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements associated with the Company's RGLS8429 program, including the expected timing for initiating clinical studies, the expected timing for reporting topline data, and the timing and future occurrence of other preclinical and clinical activities. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "will," "goal," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Regulus' current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of discovering, developing and commercializing drugs that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics and in the endeavor of building a business around such drugs, and the risk additional toxicology data may be negative. In addition, while Regulus expects the COVID-19 pandemic to adversely affect its business operations and financial results, the extent of the impact on Regulus' ability to achieve its preclinical and clinical development objectives and the value of and market for its common stock, will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence at this time, such as the ultimate duration of the pandemic, travel restrictions, quarantines, social distancing and business closure requirements in the U.S. and in other countries, and the effectiveness of actions taken globally to contain and treat the disease. These and other risks are described in additional detail in Regulus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the "Risk Factors" heading of Regulus most recently quarterly report on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Regulus undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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2022-10-27T21:10:42+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/10/27/regulus-therapeutics-announces-poster-presentation-asn-kidney-week-2022/
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MI5 lost chance to stop Ariana Grande concert attack, inquiry says
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s domestic intelligence agency didn’t act swiftly enough on key information and missed a significant opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in northwest England, an inquiry found Thursday.
Retired judge John Saunders, who led the inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack, said that one MI5 officer admitted they considered intelligence about suicide bomber Salman Abedi to be a possible national security concern but didn’t discuss it with colleagues quickly enough.
“I have found a significant missed opportunity to take action that might have prevented the attack,” Saunders said.
In a rare televised statement, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum, who normally keeps a low public profile, said he was “profoundly sorry that MI5 did not prevent the attack.”
“Gathering covert intelligence is difficult, but had we managed to seize the slim chance we had, those impacted might not have experienced such appalling loss and trauma,” McCallum said.
Abedi, 22, set off a knapsack bomb in the arena’s foyer at the end of the May 22, 2017 concert, as thousands of young fans, including many children, were leaving the pop star’s show. More than 100 people were injured. Abedi died in the explosion.
His brother, Hashem Abedi, was convicted in 2020 of helping to plan and carry out the attack. He was sentenced to life in prison.
Saunders said MI5 had acted on the intelligence it received, it could have led to action — including potentially stopping Abedi at Manchester Airport on his return from Libya four days before the attack.
Caroline Curry, whose 19-year-old son Liam Curry was among those killed in the bombing, said Thursday that she couldn’t forgive intelligence officials for their failings.
“From top to bottom, MI5 to the associates of the attacker, we will always believe you all played a part in the murder of our children,” she told reporters.
Multiple MI5 witnesses gave evidence to the inquiry behind closed doors, and the intelligence wasn’t publicly disclosed.
Abedi had been a “subject of interest” to MI5 officials in 2014, but his case was closed shortly after because he was deemed to be low-risk.
Saunders also said that authorities failed to refer Abedi to the government’s counterterrorism program, known as Prevent.
“I have concluded that there was at least a period during Salman Abedi’s journey to violent extremism when he should have been referred,” he said.
Thursday’s report was the third and final one into the attack.
Saunders previously criticized the arena’s security staff and local police for failing to identify Abedi as a threat. He also slammed delays and failings in the response of emergency services on the night of the bombing.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2023-03-02T18:51:48+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/2023/03/02/mi5-lost-chance-stop-ariana-grande-concert-attack-inquiry-says/
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