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SAO PAULO (AP) — SAO PAULO (AP) — XP Inc.A (XP) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $148.8 million.
The Sao Paulo-based company said it had net income of 26 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, came to 30 cents per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 92 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $603.7 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported profit of $693.4 million, or $1.21 per share. Revenue was reported as $2.59 billion.
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California's reparations task force is calling for the state legislature to require all cities and counties with allegedly segregated neighborhoods to submit all their real estate ordinances to a state agency for approval based on whether they maintain or lessen "residential racial segregation."
The task force, created by state legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2020, formally approved last weekend its final recommendations to the California Legislature, which will decide whether to enact the measures and send them to the governor's desk to be signed into law.
The recommendations include several proposals meant to address "housing segregation" and "unjust property takings" that contributed to alleged systemic racist against Black Californians. Among the most controversial of the housing proposals is one that would seemingly hand over control of local land use decisions to a state agency that would approve ordinances based on whether they maintain or decrease segregation.
"Residential zoning ordinances have been used for decades in California to prevent African Americans from moving into neighborhoods, thereby maintaining residential segregation," the reparations committee writes in the final report outlining its proposals. "Various laws were also used to prevent additional housing from being built, effectively shutting out African Americans."
CALIFORNIA REPARATIONS PANEL CALLS TO AMEND STATE CONSTITUTION TO LEGALIZE RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
To address local zoning laws that "reinforce and recreate this systemic housing segregation," the task force continues, the legislature should identify California cities and counties that have historically redlined neighborhoods – areas flagged as risky investments where residents are therefore denied financial services such as loans or insurance – and whose "current levels of residential racial segregation are statistically similar to the degree of segregation in that city or county when it was redlined."
After these areas are identified, the task force calls on the legislature to "require identified cities and counties to submit all residential land use ordinances for review and approval by a state agency, with the agency rejecting (or requiring modification of) the ordinance if the agency finds that the proposed ordinance will maintain or exacerbate levels of residential racial segregation."
In other words, if a city or county with a neighborhood deemed segregated wanted to implement an official change involving real estate, that change would need to be approved by a state agency based on whether it made the area more racially diverse.
The task force recommends the removal of this process for "additional review and approval" of the flagged cities and counties only if the city or county "eliminates a certain degree of housing segregation in its geographic territory."
However, the reparations committee suggests an alternative option as well for such localities: creating an "administrative appeal board to review challenges to developmental permitting decisions or zoning laws" and basing decisions on whether development permits and zoning requirements are deemed "to maintain or reinforce residential racial segregation."
CALIFORNIA REPARATIONS COMMITTEE CALLS FOR ENDING CASH BAIL, NO LONGER PROSECUTING LOW-LEVEL CRIMES
Beyond an official review process, the task force also proposes increasing home ownership among Black Californians by providing assistance through either direct financial aid or subsidized down payments, below-market-rate mortgages, and homeowner's insurance.
Another recommendation is to provide a so-called "right to return" for Black residents "displaced" by development projects, "racially restrictive covenants," "state-sanctioned violence," and "racial terror" to come back to those areas to live.
"The task force recommends the legislature enact measures to support a right to return for those displaced by agency action, restrictive covenants, and racial terror that drove African Americans from their homes," the committee writes. "The right to return should give the victims of these purges and their descendants preference in renting or owning property in the area of redevelopment. The right to return should extend to all agency-assisted housing and business opportunities in the redevelopment project area."
The task force additionally wants state lawmakers to give "preference in rental housing, home ownership, and business opportunities for those who were displaced or excluded from renting or owning property in agency-assisted housing and business opportunities developed in or adjacent to communities formerly covered by restrictive covenants." This preference should extend to the families and descendants of those allegedly displaced by "agency-assisted development," according to the report.
The committee's final recommendations include a host of other housing-related proposals – such as repealing policies limiting those with criminal records from renting property, funding housing-focused anti-racism education programs, and establishing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) certification programs for affordable housing contractors, providers, and decision makers.
CALIFORNIA REPARATIONS COMMITTEE CALLS FOR STATEWIDE K-12 CURRICULUM THAT TEACHES 'SYSTEMIC RACISM'
California is no stranger to controversial housing measures, especially those in which the state seeks to wrest control from local authorities. Indeed, California has imposed quotas on local governments to provide land for housing, particularly for lower-income families, and to streamline permits for these projects. Most of the state's 482 cities are complying – but not all, particularly in the suburbs.
Many of the communities seeking to thwart the housing mandate are overwhelmingly Democratic areas around San Francisco, but the one catching the most flak from Newsom's office is the city of Huntington Beach, a Republican area in Orange County that's openly resisting the quota.
"The city has a duty to protect the quality and lifestyle of the neighborhoods that current owners have already bought into and for the future sustainability of Huntington Beach," City Councilman Pat Burns wrote in a letter to colleagues earlier this year. "Radical redevelopment in already-established residential neighborhoods is not only a threat to quality and lifestyle, but to the value of the adjacent and neighboring properties."
Huntington Beach Mayor Tony Strickland, a Republican, echoed that sentiment at a meeting last month.
"People don't want an urban community here," he said. "I believe if we just went along, it will have a severe negative impact on our community's quality of life."
NEWSOM DECLARES WAR ON ENVIRONMENTALISTS SEEKING TO HALT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Days later, Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the Department of Housing and Community Development jointly announced a motion amending a lawsuit from March with the goal of holding Huntington Beach accountable for violating the state Housing Element Law. The law requires local governments to adopt housing plans that include sufficient opportunities for development.
California is seeking penalties and injunctive relief, as well as suspension of the city's authority to issue building permits and a court order mandating the approval of certain residential projects until the city comes into compliance with the law.
"Huntington Beach continues to fail its residents," Newsom, a Democrat, said in a statement at the time. "Every city and county needs to do their part to bring down the high housing and rent costs that are impacting families across this state. California will continue taking every step necessary to ensure everyone is building their fair share of housing and not flouting state housing laws at the expense of the community."
GOV. NEWSOM ROASTED FOR PLAN TO BUILD TINY HOUSES FOR HOMELESS: 'HE HAS RUINED CALIFORNIA'
"California is in the midst of a housing crisis, and time and time again, Huntington Beach has demonstrated they are part of the problem by defiantly refusing every opportunity to provide essential housing for its own residents," added Bonta. "The city's refusal last week to adopt a housing element in accordance with state law is just the latest in a string of willfully illegal actions by the city – decisions that worsen our housing crisis and harm taxpayers and Huntington Beach residents… We'll use every legal tool available to hold the city accountable and enforce state housing laws."
However, several cities across California don't have certified, compliant housing elements, according to the state's housing tracker, leading Strickland to accuse the Newsom administration of singling out his city.
"The fact that the attorney general is singling out Huntington Beach only strengthens the city's arguments in court that the state is not following the law with these housing mandates," the mayor said in a statement last month. "These regular state press releases announcing legal actions against Huntington Beach may grab headlines, but they do not intimidate or deter the city, and they have no effect in the court of law, where these conflicts of law will ultimately be decided."
Earlier this month, Newsom sued the city of Elk Grove for not approving housing projects for the homeless. | 2023-05-15T10:37:24+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/california-reparations-panel-wants-to-give-state-agency-veto-power-over-local-real-estate-decisions/article_ab728f93-a8cb-5125-84bc-4d2422b22b54.html |
Perry puts on post-‘Play’ pizza party at Zouk
Katy Perry’s “Play” careened into a pizza party at Zouk Nightclub over the weekend.
The Theatre at Resorts World headliner took over the club’s DJ booth after her performance Friday night. She then pulled several slices of what seem to be family size pepperoni pizzas into the dance pit.
Diretamente do camarote, Katy Perry jogou pedaços de pizza para o público que estava na pista da boate, em Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/mRDHSV1Avv
— Katy Perry Daily Brasil (@katydailybrasil) July 31, 2022
It is common for pizzas to be delivered to the performance booth at Zouk (several boxes were delivered when the Golden State Warriors partied at the club in June). The hotel’s signature pizza place is Mulberry Street, but it is not confirmed that restaurant delivered the order.
Social media seized the moment, as one might expect. The @KatyPerryDailyBrasil fan platform posted video Saturday of the event, showing Perry flinging slices like so many Frisbees. “Directly from the box, Katy Perry threw pieces of pizza to the audience that was on the dance floor of the nightclub in Las Vegas.” That post was picked up by the Post (New York, that is, Page Six), giving the pizza party new flight.
Perry’s pizza toss might become a tradition among superstars visiting Zouk. Also look for an oversized slice to be added to the “Play” production, because with Katy Perry, you never really know.
John Katsilometes’ column runs daily in the A section. His “PodKats!” podcast can be found at reviewjournal.com/podcasts. Contact him at jkatsilometes@reviewjournal.com. Follow @johnnykats on Twitter, @JohnnyKats1 on Instagram. | 2022-08-01T20:08:20+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/perry-puts-on-post-play-pizza-party-at-zouk-2616357/ |
MILWAUKEE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herzing University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program has achieved Candidacy for Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation, a significant step in the multi-year accreditation process. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation (COA) is the sole accrediting body for social work programs in the United States.
Herzing's MSW program, launched in the Fall of 2022, equips students to deliver clinical social work services via online coursework and hands-on clinical field practicums.
"We are thrilled to be receiving this candidacy, especially during such a crucial time as there is a critical need for social workers and an intense demand for behavioral health workers. Earning CSWE candidacy has always been a priority for our program," said Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, PhD, MSW, LCSW, and Chair of Herzing's MSW program. "This step in the accreditation process creates ample opportunity for Herzing University students to gain the experience and be eligible for licensing that they need to flourish in the community as social work professionals."
Receiving candidacy is a major milestone for any MSW program working through the CSWE's multistep accreditation process — a process that involves program self-studies, site visits, and COA reviews. An accredited program benefits students, faculty, and surrounding communities in areas of employment and licensing, by graduating students from a program that has been through a rigorous process of evaluation and assessment.
"Obtaining accreditation provides assurance that the MSW program is meeting the requirements set forth by the Council on Social Work Education," Dr. Wilson shared. "An accredited curriculum benefits the student both while they are in school and also after they graduate since it provides the educational requirement to begin social work licensure in their state."
Earning candidacy supports the MSW team's commitment to preparing students to enrich their communities in specializations like mental health, medical social work, and children, families, and aging services. Students who enroll in an MSW program that has achieved candidacy status may be retroactively recognized as having enrolled in a CSWE-accredited program and can seek licensure in some states as the path to initial accreditation continues.
"As educators, we are always striving to position our students for continued success," said Dr. Hyacinth McKee, DBH, LCSW-BACS, ACSW, and Associate Professor at Herzing University. "With our team of licensed, doctoral-degreed faculty, valuable resources, and ambitious students, full accreditation is the next goal for our MSW program. Our candidacy status moves us closer in our journey to full accreditation. We look forward to what the future will bring to our program."
During candidacy, the CSWE will evaluate the Herzing MSW program for its overall mission and goals, explicit curriculum (formal structure and content), implicit curriculum (non-curricular elements such as support structures, commitment to DEI, and culture of learning), and assessment methods. Multiple campus visits and a 2-year review process still remain in the accreditation process.
For more information on the Herzing University MSW program, visit www.herzing.edu/behavioral-health/social-work/masters-degree.
About Herzing University
Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 11 campuses across eight states and an online division. Located in the heart of Milwaukee and founded in 1965, more than 45,000 alumni have graduated from Herzing's career-focused and flexible master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. The new Herzing University School of Nursing also includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students can also major in a variety of other fields including healthcare, technology, business, and public safety. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Herzing University as a leading institution for some of the top online programs in the nation. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More information about Herzing University is available at www.herzing.edu.
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The small Bavarian village of Oberstdorf is a case study of Hitler’s rise and Nazi rule. A Village in the Third Reich is not the first book of its kind to examine the era’s politics within a small, confined locality, but every locality is as different as the people who live inside its borders.
Oberstdorf was set in the Alpine vistas of rural, conservative Bavaria and had become a resort. Most of the tourists were from Germany’s north and were, according to the authors, more inclined to Nazism than the locals. But there were also Jewish tourists, whose presence encouraged some entrepreneurs to discourage overt displays of antisemitism.
The Nazis had little support in Oberstdorf during the 1920s as Germany recovered from defeat in World War I and the brief civil war that followed; today, we’d call the townsfolk swing voters. Even those who shared the anxiety and resentment the Nazis played upon kept distant from their raucous bullying. But when the Great Depression hit Germany and the economy tumbled, many of them swung toward Hitler as the only politician—an outsider like themselves, they thought—who understood their concerns.
Germany’s Protestants with several notable exceptions (Martin Niemöller, Dietrich Bonhoeffer) marched in step with the Nazis, but the Catholics were always problematic from Hitler’s point o view. German Catholics looked less to Berlin and more to Rome; the more enlightened members of the flock became ingenious at outward shows of loyalty to the Third Reich while committing covert acts of resistance and noncompliance. Sometimes resistance came from dedicated Nazis, including Oberstdorf’s mayor, who turned a blind ear to grumbling against the regime and pointedly ignored the Jews who found refuge in his village, saving their lives
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Watch previously aired video above to hear from Kelce brothers’ parents, Ed and Donna, about the big game
(WJW) — Super Bowl LVII is days away and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is gearing up to go head-to-head with his younger brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, calling it a super “Kelce” bowl — but not for the obvious reason.
Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, is expecting their third child, according to Today, and planning ahead just in case Sunday, Feb. 12 is the day the baby arrives.
“Kylie’s bringing her OB because she’s going to be 38 weeks pregnant at the game,” Jason Kelce said on Wednesday’s episode of the “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” podcast, which he hosts with his brother.
“If she has a baby in the stadium, it’s officially scripted,” he added.
For the first time in Super Bowl history, a pair of siblings will play each other on the NFL’s grandest stage. Travis Kelce helped the Chiefs return to their third championship game in four seasons on Sunday night when they beat the Bengals for the AFC title, while Jason Kelce has the Eagles back for the second time in six years after their NFC title win over the San Francisco 49ers.
During wild-card weekend last year, their mother, Donna Kelce, started in Tampa Bay, Florida, watching the Eagles against the Buccaneers, then hopped a plane to Kansas City in time to watch the Chiefs play the Steelers at night.
Parents Ed and Donna Kelce are going to have to pull out that now-familiar custom jersey — the one with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s front stitched to Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce’s back — one more time this season.
At least now, she’ll get to see her boys in person at the same time.
As of Wednesday night’s podcast, the brothers, who grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, didn’t decide whose tickets are going to which family members.
But Travis Kelce says that if another family member is added that night, “We’re in the matrix.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-02-02T21:14:24+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/why-kelce-brothers-wife-is-bringing-ob-gyn-to-super-bowl/ |
RESTON, Va., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) Chief Executive Officer Phebe Novakovic will speak at the Cowen 44th Annual Aerospace/Defense & Industrials Conference in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday, February 15, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
A link to the live webcast of the presentation will be available at https://wsw.com/webcast/cowen131/gd/1657051.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $39.4 billion in revenue in 2022. More information is available at www.gd.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Baker Authenticated (MBA) is now accepting submissions of raw trading cards to its new authentication program. The service provides professional review and authentication of submitted assets, a report outlining condition issues, high resolution imaging and video of assets, and security features that allow raw cards to be traded with confidence.
Raw sports and TCG cards can be submitted now through PWCC Marketplace, which serves as MBA's preferred vault and marketplace provider.
To submit, visit: https://members.pwccmarketplace.com/submissions/create
MBA Authentication accommodates all standard sized and smaller trading cards – measuring up to 2.5 x 3.5 inches – as well as all different modern card thicknesses. Assets ranging from turn-of-the-century tobacco baseball cards up to 2022 Pokémon offerings are accepted.
All MBA authenticated items can be sold and bought on PWCC's Premier Auction, Weekly Auction, and Fixed Price Marketplace. PWCC recommends submissions be valued at greater than $25 per card – but assets can be valued up to $100,000 or more as the service is not limited to any price range.
MBA provides authentication of the asset and ensures that authenticity by sealing it in a custom holder to be stored in the PWCC Vault. Cards can be submitted raw or in "manufacturer sealed" condition. Cards encased by manufacturers will be left undisturbed in their original holder.
MBA also provides a "heat map" identifying condition issues on the surface, edges, and corners of the card. The report identifies dents, scratches, creases, wear, and other issues using color-coded highlights for minor, moderate, or severe condition issues.
For as long as the card is stored in the PWCC Vault the item remains authenticated and the condition report remains certified. Owners can remove MBA Authenticated assets from their Vault, however the card will no longer hold an MBA authentication and the item will need to be reauthenticated if it is later returned.
The MBA condition report is included in the item description when an MBA Authenticated asset is listed on PWCC Marketplace.
Pricing for the service is $6 per card if stored in a user's PWCC Vault account. If the card is sold or committed to an auction within 30 days of authentication, the fee is reduced to $3. Items sent through the MBA raw card submission process are not charged additional vaulting fees.
"We're very excited to bring streamlined authentication and transparent condition reports to the hobby," said Mike Baker, Director of Authentication at MBA. "We've developed an exciting technical workflow that allows us to confidently review and authenticate assets at a price point that empowers collectors to confidently buy, sell, and trade more types of cards. We're democratizing the authentication process for all. All cards, all traders, and all collectors."
For more information, visit www.pwccmarketplace.com
PWCC Marketplace provides the trading card investment market with cutting-edge analytic tools, multiple marketplace offerings perfect for every asset class, secure vault storage with asset appraisal and insurance, and a robust menu of capital lending services. PWCC customers benefit from access to the PWCC Vault – a highly secure, bank-style vault located in Oregon, a sales-tax-free state – a unique mailing address for each Vault account, a digital portfolio of their trading card assets, one-click selling across each PWCC Marketplace, and access to capital loans using their trading card collection as collateral.
Founded in 1998, PWCC retains its status as the leading innovator in the auction world by constantly offering new technologies, products, and services that make the hobby better for investors and collectors looking to buy, sell, and securely store assets.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1121 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Panola,
southeastern Rusk, northern Nacogdoches and northwestern Shelby
Counties through 1145 AM CST...
At 1121 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Trawick to 10 miles north of Nacogdoches
to 7 miles southeast of Garrison. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Nacogdoches, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Trawick, Appleby, Mount
Enterprise, Gary City, Stockman, Lawsonville, Arcadia, Dotson, Woods
and Paxton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3204 9463 3208 9437 3202 9408 3166 9438
3169 9459 3164 9471 3162 9486
TIME...MOT...LOC 1721Z 210DEG 49KT 3172 9472 3176 9462 3174 9443
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Colorado County in southeastern Texas...
Eastern Austin County in southeastern Texas...
Southwestern Waller County in southeastern Texas...
* Until noon CST.
* At 1122 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Eagle Lake, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Sealy around 1145 AM CST.
San Felipe around 1150 AM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Cat
Spring.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL VICTORIA COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 1130 AM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for south central
Texas.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Browns used a fourth-round pick, 126th overall, in this year’s NFL Draft on edge rusher Isaiah McGuire out of Missouri. He gives them another hungry young player ready to learn and partake in their future success.
But what will McGuire add to the Browns? | 2023-05-10T11:09:37+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2023/05/what-can-rookie-isaiah-mcguire-can-add-to-the-browns-defense.html |
Updated July 19, 2022 at 9:43 AM ET
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is wrapping up a weeklong trip to the Indo-Pacific, her first since taking over the role.
She represented the U.S. at G-20 finance minister meetings in Bali before making additional stops in Tokyo and Seoul. And she campaigned for several of the worldwide initiatives that the U.S. is aiming to establish, including a price cap on Russian oil and a global minimum corporate tax.
The latter would entail countries enacting a 15% minimum tax (and allow governments to tax large companies based on where their goods and services are sold, as opposed to where they are headquartered) — with the goal of preventing companies from shopping for lower tax rates around the world.
Yellen, a longtime champion of the plan, has persuaded more than 130 countries to sign on. But the U.S. isn't one of them: Republican opposition has prevented it from getting the votes needed to pass Congress.
And the path forward has just gotten more complicated, after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said amidst budget package negotiations last week that he won't support a bill that includes climate or tax provisions.
He voiced his opposition to the global minimum tax in an interview with West Virginia radio host Hoppy Kercheval on Friday, saying he doesn't support the plan because other countries have not yet adopted the tax and he doesn't want to put American companies at a competitive disadvantage.
"Can't do that, so we took that off the table," said Manchin, referring to his Friday discussion with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
It could potentially take years for the U.S. to pass the initiative, Yellen acknowledged in a Tuesday interview with Morning Edition. But she says it's too important not to revisit — and believes that as other countries adopt a minimum corporate tax, they will incentivize Congress to pursue legislation that will bring the U.S. into compliance too
"They will levy this tax on American companies doing business in their jurisdictions, and America will just lose out on tax revenues that we could use to invest in the strength of our economy, in the middle class," Yellen says. "So there will be incentives over time to adopt this in the United States."
Yellen spoke to Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep from South Korea about the tax initiative, discussions around the Russian oil price cap and the prospects for a U.S. recession. Below are highlights from their conversation.
On the importance of a global minimum corporate tax:
Yellen describes the tax initiative as a way of closing loopholes that corporations have used to lower their own tax bills, depriving governments of revenue while shifting more of the tax burden to workers.
"So we've got 137 countries that have agreed to hold hands, say enough is enough and we're going to establish a minimum below which we won't cut corporate taxes," she explains.
The U.S. is currently the only country that has this kind of minimum corporate tax in place, with multinational corporations facing a 10.5% minimum tax on their foreign earnings. But it needs to raise that number to 15% in order to come into compliance with other countries.
When asked whether that process could take years, Yellen says "it's conceivable."
"I hope not," she adds. "I hope that we will be able to pass this sooner and to take a leadership role."
On how a Russian oil price cap would work:
As Russia continues waging war in Ukraine, the U.S. wants to cut off oil money to Russia without cutting Russian oil off from the global market — especially since the war's disruptions have already added to the prices Americans are paying for gas.
Yellen says the U.S. wants to deprive Russia of the revenue it's using to finance the war in Ukraine, while also shielding itself and its allies from the adverse impacts of higher oil prices. But she notes that if more Russian oil is subtracted from the global supply, oil prices could easily spike to $140 or more per barrel.
"We want to keep it being sold somewhere in the global economy to hold down global oil prices generally, but we want to ensure that Russia doesn't make undue profit from those sales," she adds. "And a price cap is the answer we've come up with to serve both of those objectives."
Here's how the U.S. hopes that would work: European insurance firms are about to stop insuring tankers that carry Russian oil, which would completely block many Russian exports — unless Russia sells the oil cheap.
Yellen says the exact level of the cap is still being decided, but it would be high enough that Russia would make a profit by producing and selling it, to make it economically advantageous for Russia to keep supplying the global oil market.
It's worth noting that the oil price cap proposal has its share of skeptics. Some energy analysts and economists worry that trying to force Russia to accept less money than their oil is worth could backfire, as Russia could respond by restricting oil production and creating an artificial shortage — which would hurt countries already struggling with high inflation and economic slowdowns.
Critics also point out that while the price cap would require participation from all of the countries that buy Russian oil, two of them — India and China — are getting discounted oil from Russia and may not want to change the status quo.
And even if that were to happen, questions of enforcement remain. For example: What would stop Russia from bypassing the cap and selling its oil for a higher price in the gray market, an unregulated marketplace?
Yellen says U.K. and EU nations would have the leverage to enforce such a price cap because their bans would prevent the oil from moving if it's sold at a higher price.
"We're calling this a price exception, that the EU and U.K. will be willing to allow their companies to provide insurance and to provide trade finance and other services as long as the buyers certify that they've paid less than the capped price," she says.
On whether she's expecting to see a recession in the U.S.:
Record gas prices pushed inflation to a 40-year high of 9.1% in June.
That's harder for some households to absorb than others, Inskeep notes, citing the example of rural Americans who have to drive farther and pay higher gas and home fuel prices on relatively low salaries.
Acknowledging that inflation poses a substantial burden to every American household, Yellen says getting inflation down is President's Biden top priority.
"The price cap that we're pursuing is one of the most important ways we can make sure we don't suffer from further increases in energy prices that would harm American households," she says. "And of course the Fed is taking action to bring inflation down."
The Federal Reserve announced last month that it raised its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point — the biggest hike in nearly three decades (here's what that means for Americans). Interest rate hikes slow down the economy and, historically, can tip it into a recession.
So how does Yellen rate the risk of a U.S. recession in the next year?
She points to the strength of the labor market, characterizing it as "full employment": Jobs are plentiful, people feel secure about their employment prospects and the economy has created an average of around 400,000 jobs a month recently.
"A recession is a broad contraction of the economy," Yellen says. "And that just isn't consistent with the kind of labor market that we're seeing."
She also notes that consumer spending has continued to grow, with retail sales well above their pre-pandemic trends and industrial production rising in four of the first five months of this year.
That said, she says economists expected to see growth slow — and that's appropriate now that the U.S. has closed the pandemic shortfall. Yellen adds that the Fed will want to achieve "a kind of soft landing."
"That's something that will require skill and good luck," she says. "I'm hopeful that that's achievable. But let's be clear eyed, there are risks that our economy faces. The war in Ukraine; global developments could further raise food and energy prices, commodity prices; we're seeing a slowdown in China. There are global risks and those do pose risks to our economy."
This interview was produced by Chad Champbell and Shelby Hawkins, and edited by Reena Advani and Jan Johnson.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two emergency workers in Springfield, Illinois, were charged with first-degree murder after a patient they transported in an ambulance died.
Peggy Finley and Peter Cadigan were charged in connection to the death of 35-year-old Earl Moore Jr, Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright announced Tuesday.
Both Finley and work for Lifestar, a private ambulance company.
Springfield Police said in December 2022, Earl Moore Jr. called 911 because he saw multiple people with guns. Officers then met someone outside who claimed Moore Jr. was experiencing a hallucinatory episode and needed medical assistance.
Finley and Cadigan were called by Springfield Police to transport Moore Jr. to the hospital. The state’s attorney said the EMS workers put him on the stretcher face-down.
Coroner Jim Allmon classified his death as a “homicide” from asphyxiation “due to prone face-down restraint on a paramedic transportation cot/stretcher by tightened straps across the back.”
“Knowing based upon their training, experience, and the surrounding circumstances that such acts would create bodily harm and/or death, in violation of the Criminal Code of the state of Illinois, potential penalties faced by both defendants include a range of 20 to 60 years in the Department of Corrections,” Wright said.
One of the EMS workers, Peter Cadigan, was previously investigated for a death when an ambulance he was driving hit and killed a child. The family filed a wrongful death suit; however, a judge ruled Cadigan was not culpable for failing to stop in time. | 2023-01-15T20:41:16+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/paramedics-charged-with-murder-after-patient-who-was-in-stretcher-face-down-dies/ |
(KRON) — 2021 marked the year of the Great Resignation when the nation’s “quit rate” reached a 20-year high last November, according to Pew Research Center. The majority of the workers who quit a job that year cited low pay and lack of opportunities for advancement as the top two reasons.
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One young worker took a similar energy to TikTok, questioning why some managers are making workers take their jobs so seriously. She went on to say this job is not her life.
“This job is not my craft,” said TikToker Lynese who goes by the username @ssharkkbait. “This job just pays my bills. This job is not my life.
“I’m here I do my job. I go the f*** home. What more do you want?”
The video, posted six days ago, has started to slowly buzz on TikTok. It has garnered over 146,000 views, 30,000 likes, 286 comments and 796 shares.
A number of those comments were in support of Lynese’s comments. One comment wrote, “I refuse to be bald and outta shape bc of stress over a job that can’t even pay me enough or treat me equally.”
Another comment wrote in response to the post, “True but at the same time most of us want to claim the corporate ladder so we do the most to get (paid) the most.”
Lynese wrote in reply, “Not me, I don’t want to climb their ladder. I just want to pay my bills and work on what I actually want to do in life.”
Lynese, 21, could be part of the recent Gen Z trend of “quiet quitting.” It means to consciously decide to put less effort into your job. The hope is to avoid burnout and work just hard enough to not get fired.
NewsNation contributed to this report. | 2022-09-09T22:16:46+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/i-do-my-job-i-go-the-fk-home-young-worker-goes-off-in-tiktok-rant/ |
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks Point Guard Jevon Carter has declined his player option, becoming a free agent, according to a report from NBA insider Michael Scotto.
The news comes just one week after forward Khris Middleton declined his $40 million option.
Related: Khris Middleton declines $40M player option with Milwaukee Bucks: Report
Carter turning down his $2.24 million player option means he can now accept offers from other teams, or negotiate a new contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Details on if the Bucks want to retain Carter have not been released.
During his season with Milwaukee, Carter played in 81 games with an average of eight points per game and had a free-throw percentage of 81%.
Middleton and Carter were the only two players with player options this season. Several players, however, are free agents as of this season.
- Brook Lopez
- Wesley Matthews
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo
- Joe Ingles
- Jae Crowder
- Meyers Leonard
- Goran Dragic
- AJ Green
- Lindell Wigginton
Giannis is sticking around for a while. His contract runs through the 2025-26 season, but he has a player option that season. Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen will be with the Bucks at least through next season.
Bobby Portis is currently in a four-year contract, with a player option for the 2025-26 season. Similar to Portis, Pat Connaughton is also under contract through the 2025-26 season, but he too has a player option.
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FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- With an eye on maintaining its tree canopy for generations to come, Fairview Park City Council approved changes to the existing tree ordinance.
“The changes in the tree ordinance are going to give us a better opportunity to diversify the tree species planted in Fairview Park,” City Forester Mike Varga said.
“Some of the trees that were on the prohibited list previously have been removed. New cultivars of many of the species will allow planting on city property.”
Among the changes are the allowed planting of Kentucky coffeetree trees, which Varga described as being an excellent street species.
While previously on the prohibited list due to large messy seed pods that littered the ground, the use of male cultivars, which most of the growers only supply now, eliminates the mess.
Varga said another species that through science is being recommended for approval is the Osage orange trees. Not only do the males not bear fruit but the city forester called them “a good choice for a park tree.”
“Elm trees were prohibited due to Dutch elm disease,” Varga said. “The new hybrid Elms are not affected. The city is planting about 30 of the hybrid Frontier elms on W. 214th Street.
“It’s all about getting diversity in your tree inventory. That way, if some new disease or pest comes along, it will affect a smaller percentage of our tree population.”
Fairview Park Mayor Patrick Cooney complemented Varga and the city’s shade tree advisory committee for their work as it relates to the ordinance tweaks, as well as maintaining and growing the tree canopy.
“We’ve seen if something infects a certain species it can devastate a whole street if they’re all the same species,” Cooney said. “So to give us more flexibility moving forward.
“They’ve done a good job of getting new trees planted. Now we’re working on ways to maintain and preserve what we have.”
Read more news from the Sun Post Herald here. | 2022-10-05T12:02:27+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2022/10/fairview-park-embraces-smart-science-and-tree-planning-with-ordinance-changes.html |
NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Unity between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 6, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Unity Software Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Valery Mitko, a renowned Russian polar scientist, has died while under house arrest on charges of treason. He was 81.
Mitko died Monday in St. Petersburg of an unspecified illness, according to the Pervyi Otdel human rights group that defended him. It said that Mitko was discharged from a hospital just a few days ago and was unable to walk.
Mitko, a widely-acclaimed researcher of the Arctic region and one of the country’s leading hydroacoustics experts, was accused of revealing sensitive data during a 2018 academic trip to China. He had denied the charges. Mitko had remained under house arrest since being detained in February 2020.
After retiring from the Russian navy in 1994 after 30 years in the ranks, Mitko turned to science. He taught at several universities and served as the president of the St. Petersburg-based Arctic Academy, an association of scientists that he founded that specialized in polar research.
In the past, Mitko suffered several heart attacks and had other chronic illnesses. Pervyi Otdel said that Mitko’s condition was exacerbated by stress and house arrest. It noted that Mitko was living with his wife, who has been bedridden.
The group described Mitko as another victim of “the repressive system that persecuted him for a crime he hasn’t committed.”
Mitko’s case was one of a series of spy probes in which Russian scientists were accused of leaking sensitive data. The accusations against them have been criticized as baseless by their defenders and human rights groups.
No funeral arrangements for Mitko were immediately announced. | 2022-10-03T22:00:19+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/ap-mitko-russian-arctic-expert-dies-at-81-under-house-arrest/ |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Gevani McCoy completed 18 of 20 passes for 184 yards with a touchdown, Roshaun Johnson rushed for two scores and Idaho beat Northern Arizona 27-10 on Saturday.
Idaho (2-2) held NAU to just 15 first downs and 184 yards and the Vandals had the ball on offense for 41-plus minutes.
Johnson's 3-yard score opened the scoring in the first quarter after a 13-play, 75-yard drive. Ricardo Chavez made a 39-yard field goal early in the third quarter to extend Idaho's lead to 20-10 and Johnson capped it with a 9-yarder in the fourth.
All four touchdowns in the game were under 10 yards.
Johnson rushed for 85 yards and Anthony Woods added 84 for Idaho. Jermaine Jackson led the Vandals with 96 yards receiving.
RJ Martinez threw one touchdown and one interception for Northern Arizona (1-3). He was 15-of-34 passing for 127 yards.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Jayme Hood and John Bowyer of The Hammer and The Hatchet gave us a sneak peek music performance ahead of their upcoming performance at the First City Music Festival in Vincennes, Indiana.
Use code ‘FIRST CITY’ for 15% off tickets.
To learn more visit TheHammerAndTheHatchet.com. | 2022-09-29T17:33:57+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/indy-now/bluegrass-songwriting-duo-performs/ |
Tasty Kitchen chicken noodle soup recalled
MICHIGAN (WNEM) – BCI Foods Inc. is recalling more than 13,000 pounds of Tasty Kitchen chicken noodle soup products because they were not presented for import reinspection.
The USDA Food and Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) said the following products have been recalled:
- 10.5-ounce cans of Tasty Kitchen Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup (Product of Canada) with a best before date of Nov. 7, 2024.
- 10.5-ounce cans of Tasty Kitchen Chicken Noodle Condensed Soup with 45 percent less sodium (Product of Canada) with best before dates of Nov. 1, 2024 and Nov. 9, 2024.
The FSIS said the recalled products have “EST. 142″ printed on the can.
The products were distributed in Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and California, the FSIS said, adding there have been no confirmed reactions due to the recalled products.
The FSIS is urging people with these products to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Questions about the recall can be directed to Marco De Palma, the vice president of sales for BCI Food Inc. at 450-796-3210.
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BOSTON, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the most expensive election in U.S. history, DeleteMe has relaunched its "What's My Vote Worth" calculator to help voters determine how much money politicians have spent trying to influence their votes and highlight how campaigns access and leverage their personal voter data.
Voters can input their age, ethnicity, state, party affiliation, and voter history into the calculator to determine the financial value of their vote and the approximate sum that advertisers spent targeting them this year.
The calculator was first launched in the lead up to the 2020 presidential election, in which U.S. political campaigns spent over $7 billion on political advertising. Two years later, spending has now surpassed $9 billion for the 2022 midterm elections.
A large share of midterms spending has been focused on key Senate races in 10 states, and key congressional races in a dozen others, making a vote's 'worth' highly determined by a combination of residence, voter history, and whether someone is a member of a key demographic swing group.
All that information—and more—is available to campaigns. Political campaigns can access voter data through state-provided public voting records that contain voters' personal information and through third-party data brokers that sell personal data for profit. Campaigns can then use that personal voting data to target individual voters.
"What makes this cycle unique is the record volume of money spent on fewer votes in key districts and states. Some voters have been deemed extremely valuable, and others not so much. It's absurd, and it's largely powered by an abundance of our private information available online," said DeleteMe CEO Rob Shavell.
"Ever since the overturn of Citizens United, which had previously limited the amount of money in politics, spending on political advertising has skyrocketed. Voters know they're being targeted, but they often don't know the extent," he continued.
The calculator aims to draw attention to how voters' personal data is being leveraged by political campaigns, the lack of regulations to protect voter data, and the issue of vast sums of money being expended on political advertising.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Could outdoor gambling be at least a partial solution to an impasse between Atlantic City casino workers who want smoking banned indoors, and gambling executives who fear a smoking ban would hurt business and cost jobs?
It may depend on what the definition of “outdoors” is.
For more than two years, many casino workers have been pushing for the enactment of a state law that would ban smoking inside Atlantic City's nine casinos — virtually the only workplaces in New Jersey where indoor smoking is still allowed.
A bill that would end smoking in the casinos has sat untouched in the state Legislature for months and has yet to have a hearing — even though more than half the entire state Legislature has signed onto it as sponsors or co-sponsors. An identical bill introduced last year suffered the same fate, languishing without action.
The Casino Association of New Jersey, the industry's trade association, opposes a smoking ban, saying it would lead to lower earnings and fewer jobs.
But a group of casino workers is adamant that any solution include two non-negotiable demands: That no smoking be allowed inside the casinos, and that no casino worker is exposed to second-hand smoke.
Atlantic City currently allows smoking on 25% of the casino floor, but the areas are not contiguous.
“It’s spread throughout the floor, which essentially makes the entire casino floor a smoking area,” said Corinne Orlando of the American Heart Association.
A partial solution is instead being discussed among workers, casino officials and state Legislators: Creating some outdoor gambling spaces where smoking would be permitted. However, there is no wide agreement on just what constitutes an “outdoor area.”
“The devil is in the details,” said Pete Naccarelli, a dealer at the Borgata and a leader of the movement to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos. “As long as no worker is exposed to secondhand smoke, a truly outdoor area could be a workable solution."
Las Vegas, with its desert climate, has long offered outdoor gambling, including near — and sometimes even in — swimming pools. Gamblers can play cards at swim-up gambling tables.
In Maryland, “outdoor” gambling areas at casinos in Baltimore and Hanover appear to be largely enclosed spaces with a roof and walls, and some openings to let air in.
In Ohio, Hard Rock's Cincinnati casino also has what it calls a “smoking patio,” separate from the main casino floor, that has ventilation systems and some direct air flow from outside.
Smoking opponents cite the outdoor smoking area that Harrah's in New Orleans opened about five years ago as a better alternative — with open walls and no live table games requiring dealers.
Those outdoor areas cost between $10 million to $15 million to build, however — a price tag that does not appear to be within reach of all of Atlantic City’s casinos.
Ten years ago, Atlantic City's Golden Nugget opened an outdoor gambling area on its deck for use during warm weather. But it is exposed to the elements, not enclosed, and can't be used for much of the year. The Golden Nugget did not respond to a request for comment.
Bob McDevitt, president of Local 54 of the Unite Here casino workers union that represents housekeeping, food and beverage and other workers, said the idea of outdoor gambling has been talked about for months as at least a partial solution.
“We've been speaking about this idea with the industry and with the state government since before the summer,” he said. “We want to resolve this with a solution that works for everyone, and I believe that's attainable."
He said such areas could be heated during colder months, and that casinos would need to allow workers who don't want to breathe in smoke to opt out of working in them.
That idea has led to another suggestion being discussed: creating indoor smoking rooms staffed by dealers who agree to work there.
Democratic state Sen. Shirley Turner, one of the smoking ban bill's main sponsors, called it “imperative” that indoor smoking come to an end in casinos.
“There are solutions such as truly outdoor areas for guests who smoke that do not compromise worker health,” she said.
Joe Lupo, president of the casino association, reiterated its longstanding contention that unilaterally banning smoking in Atlantic City casinos while nearby jurisdictions still permit it would hurt the industry, leading to fewer jobs and less tax money to fund state programs for senior citizens.
“Additional time is required to devise and implement a solution that will address the concerns of our employees without jeopardizing jobs and benefits to seniors,” he said.
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Follow Wayne Parry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/WayneParryAC | 2022-08-05T18:30:47+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Could-outdoor-gambling-satisfy-smokers-and-casino-17354679.php |
(The Hill) – The Biden administration announced on Monday that it plans to end on May 11 a pair of emergency designations implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under both the national emergency and the public health emergency, both the Trump and Biden administrations implemented and extended programs that aimed to provide relief when it came to paying for health care, COVID-19 tests and treatments and making monthly student loan payments.
It also included a controversial border program that made it easier to expel foreign nations, citing public health protections amid the pandemic.
The futures of some of those programs are now tied up in court battles.
The Biden administration announcement came on the eve of a planned vote on a bill backed by House Republicans dubbed the Pandemic is Over Act that would end the public health emergency on the same day the bill — which would still need a Senate vote and President Biden’s signature — is enacted.
Here are three things that could be undone with the lifting of the national and public health emergencies.
Title 42
Title 42 was a policy implemented by the Trump administration that allowed Border Patrol officials to expel foreign nationals at the border, citing public health protections related to the pandemic. The policy, which disregarded and ultimately gutted the asylum system, has resulted in nearly 2.5 million encounters since its implementation in 2020, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data.
The Biden administration since taking over in January 2021 had continued to implement the policy until the matter became tied up legally. The case made its way up to the Supreme Court that in December reversed an order from a federal judge who ruled the border policy must end.
A date has been set for oral arguments in March, with a final decision expected in June — a month after the planned May 11 lift of the public health emergency.
In a statement Monday, the Office of Management and Budget said the Biden administration “supports an orderly, predictable wind-down of Title 42, with sufficient time to put alternative policies in place.”
The Department of Homeland Security has previously indicated it is preparing to terminate Title 42 once the public health emergency ends.
Medicare and Medicaid beneficiary benefits
Since the public health emergency (PHE) declaration, government programs such as Medicaid were able to operate under special conditions, allowing beneficiaries to retain their coverage during the pandemic.
Medicaid announced a series of guidelines last year on how to return to pre-pandemic norms, stating that Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program agencies will be allowed to begin their “unwinding” period either one month before the PHE ends, the same month that it ends or the month after it ends.
Under the public health emergency, beneficiaries enrolled in traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage could also receive free at-home COVID-19 testing and treatments and pay no cost-sharing. It also required private insurance companies to cover the costs of COVID-19 testing.
With the end of the public health emergency, Americans will need to start paying for COVID-19 tests and treatments such as Paxlovid, with insurance companies and manufacturers setting the price.
Federal student loan payment pause
Student loan payments on debt serviced by the U.S. Department of Education have been on pause since March 2020, with such loans also collecting no interest for nearly three years.
But the lifting of the national emergency, which was used as the basis for allowing payments to be paused, could further complicate another Trump-era matter that is now tied up in the legal system.
The pause, which has been extended under both the Trump and Biden administrations six times, is now tied to a student debt forgiveness program that the Biden administration is arguing at the Supreme Court level.
The Department of Education said previously that until it can implement the debt relief program, student loan payments would be paused until “no later than” June 30, which has left borrowers feeling in limbo. | 2023-01-31T15:32:16+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/here-are-3-things-the-end-of-the-covid-public-health-emergency-could-undo/ |
ISTANBUL, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a "Hepsiburada") (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform, will report its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2022 before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
The Company's management will host an analyst and investor conference call and live webcast to discuss its financial results at 16.00 İstanbul / 14.00 London / 9.00 a.m. New York time on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
Live webcast can be accessed via https://87399.themediaframe.eu/links/hepsiburada220928.html
A replay will be available on the Hepsiburada Investor Relations website https://investors.hepsiburada.com following the call.
The Company's results presentation will be available at the Hepsiburada Investor Relations website https://investors.hepsiburada.com on September 28, 2022.
About Hepsiburada
Hepsiburada is a leading e-commerce technology platform in Turkey, combining a globally proven e-commerce business model with a one-stop 'Super App' to cater to our customers' everyday needs and to help make people's daily lives better. Customers can access a broad range of products and services including same-day delivery of groceries and essentials, products from international merchants, airline tickets and payment services through our embedded digital wallet, Hepsipay. As at the end of March 2022, we had seamlessly connected 44.2 million members and 82.9 thousand Active Merchants.
Founded in Istanbul in 2000, Hepsiburada was built to lead the digitalization of commerce in Turkey. As a female-founded organization, we are committed to meaningful action to empower women. Through our 'Technology Empowerment for Women Entrepreneurs' programme, we have reached over 32 thousand female entrepreneurs across Turkey to date.
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Trump’s video deposition in rape lawsuit made public
By MICHAEL R. SISAK
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A video recording of former President Donald Trump being questioned about the rape allegations against him was made public for the first time Friday, providing a glimpse of the Republican’s emphatic, often colorful denials.
Jurors got to see the video of Trump’s October 2022 deposition over the past few days at the trial over a lawsuit filed against him by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll. Written transcripts of Trump’s testimony had also previously been made public, but not the recording itself.
The video was made available Friday to news organizations covering the proceedings.
The video shows Trump answering questions in his trademark navy suit and a bright blue tie. He called Carroll’s claim that he raped her in a luxury Manhattan department store “a false, disgusting lie.”
“It’s a disgrace. Frankly it’s a disgrace that something like this can be brought,” Trump said.
Trump reiterated his assertion that Carroll is “not my type,” but also mistook her for his second wife, Marla Maples, when shown a photo of him meeting Carroll and her then-husband at an event in the 1980s.
Trump was also asked about the infamous “Access Hollywood” video in which Trump bragged about grabbing women’s genitals. He said, as he has previously, that he was was engaging in “locker room talk.” Trump justified his comments about famous people being able to have their way with women, saying: “Historically that’s true with stars.”
All planned testimony in the trial concluded Thursday, clearing the way for closing arguments by the lawyers to happen Monday barring a last-minute decision by Trump to testify. | 2023-05-06T00:58:55+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2023/05/05/trumps-video-deposition-in-rape-lawsuit-made-public/ |
CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - For the seventh consecutive year, BMO Harris Bank has received a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and was named among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.
"At BMO, our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life drives our commitment for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society. Our values of integrity, empathy, inclusion, and responsibility enable everyone to feel respected, valued, and heard," said Tracie Morris, U.S. Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer, BMO Financial Group. "We are proud to have scored 100 on the DEI benchmarking tool for the seventh consecutive year. BMO is dedicated to eliminating barriers to inclusion by fostering a diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace culture."
The 2022 DEI measured: Culture & Leadership (30 points); Enterprise-Wide Access (10 points); Employment Practices (40 points); Community Engagement (10 points); Supplier Diversity (10 points); and Non-U.S. Operations (not weighted). A total of 415 corporations, including 69 Fortune 100, 188 Fortune 500, and 227 Fortune 1000 firms, utilized the DEI to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
"Across industries and sectors, we see more companies moving from accommodating people with disabilities to embracing inclusion as a corporate ESG value," said Jill Houghton, President and CEO, Disability:IN. "Our data suggests the future of inclusion lies in reconfiguring corporate strategy to foster universal belonging."
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NEW YORK (AP) — In the winter of 2010, shortly after police discovered the remains of his roommate and three other women buried on a remote stretch of Long Island shoreline, Dave Schaller provided detectives with a description of the person he believed to be the killer.
More crucially, Schaller told them about his truck.
The man they were looking for was a towering, Frankenstein-like figure with an “empty gaze” who drove a first-generation Chevrolet Avalanche, Schaller recalled telling investigators. The man’s size stuck out, as did his unusual pick-up truck, which he’d used to flee the house Schaller shared with Amber Costello.
On that night, Schaller said he came home to find the stranger threatening Costello, an occasional sex worker, who had locked herself in the bathroom. The two men came to blows, with the hulking intruder eventually leaving in the truck.
Prosecutors say Costello was last seen alive on Sept. 2, 2010, as she left her home to meet that same client. A witness saw a dark-colored truck drive by the house again shortly after she left.
“When they told me she was dead, he was the first person who jumped in my head,” Schaller told The Associated Press. “I’ve been picturing his face for 13 years.”
On July 14, police arrested Rex Heuermann on charges of killing Costello and two other women, Melissa Barthelemy and Megan Waterman. He is the prime suspect in the death of a fourth woman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Heuermann, an architect who worked in Manhattan, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The arrest marked a stunning breakthrough in the hunt for a serial killer who had eluded investigators and whose crimes gripped Long Islanders since the bodies of four women — all of them sex workers — were found wrapped in burlap near Gilgo Beach.
Within months, the remains of six other bodies, including a toddler, were discovered elsewhere along the same beach highway. Heuermann has not been accused in any of those cases. Police have said the deaths may be the work of multiple killers.
The arrest has brought a measure of relief to families of the victims at a moment when the trail appeared to have gone cold. But as new details emerge about how police finally caught the alleged killer, they've also raised questions about whether investigators adequately pursued a key lead — Schaller's description of the stranger and his truck —that may have helped solve the case sooner.
“This was crucial information, and I don’t know why they didn’t share it,” said Rob Trotta, a county legislator who worked as a Suffolk County Police detective until 2013. “They made some serious blunders here.”
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney, who inherited the investigation when he took office in 2022, said the key to unraveling the case was the description of the truck, discovered by a state investigator after the launch of a new task force formed to take a fresh look at the evidence.
When they ran it through a vehicle records database, one of the results turned up a hit: A man who owned a Chevy Avalanche lived in a neighborhood that investigators were already zeroing in on as the suspect’s likely location because of a sophisticated analysis of cellphone location data and call records. Heuermann fit the physical description provided by Schaller, too: He was 6 feet, 4 inches (193 centimeters) tall and weighed 240 pounds (109 kilograms).
Tierney told the AP he did not know why police had not run a search earlier, but suggested the piece of information may have been “lost within a sea of other tips and information.”
He stressed there were other elements that ultimately helped investigators arrest Heuermann, including new technology that helped match samples of DNA to the suspect.
“What solved this case was a lot of dedicated investigators, analysts and attorneys from a bunch of agencies getting together and collaborating,” he said.
But for Schaller, any feelings of relief over the arrest were soon eclipsed by anger and confusion.
Speaking out for the first time since the arrest, he said he had met with homicide detectives on multiple occasions during the initial years of the investigation.
During one of their final meetings, roughly two years after the women went missing, he said he picked the truck's model out of a line-up of photographs provided by the detectives.
“I gave them the exact description of the truck and the dude,” he said. “I mean come on, why didn’t they use that?”
The question has vexed some law enforcement officials as well. Two high-ranking officials who worked closely on the case and attended briefings between 2011 and 2013 said they never heard anything about a witness statement describing the suspect and his vehicle.
The law enforcement officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose information about the investigation.
According to a vehicle history report, Heuermann bought the pickup — a dark green, first-generation edition — at a Chevrolet dealer on Long Island in 2002 and transferred ownership to his brother, Craig, in South Carolina in 2012.
Authorities seized the vehicle last week. In a search warrant, they said they were looking for other clues in the vehicle or at property the brothers owned in Chester County, South Carolina, such as DNA, fluids, fingerprints, phones and what they described as possible “trophies” that may have belonged to the victims — clothing, jewelry, Bibles or photos.
Investigators said they were also looking for any electronics, video recordings and writings related to the killings; burlap; duct tape; guns and ammunition; cutting tools; and a specific type of paper towel from the Bounty Modern Print Collection.
While it’s not clear whether investigators pursued the tip about the vehicle before last year, those involved in the case pointed to fierce divisions between the various law enforcement agencies — as well as overlapping scandals that engulfed Suffolk County — as a potential explanation for a key clue slipping through the cracks.
Shortly after taking over the Suffolk County police department in 2012, James Burke moved to end cooperation with the FBI amid federal scrutiny of his own misconduct.
Four years later, Burke was sentenced to 46 months in prison after he was found to have conspired to cover-up his beating of a man who had discovered sex toys and pornography inside his car.
The federal inquiry would also lead to prison sentences for Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota, who oversaw the early years of the Gilgo Beach case, as well as the county’s top anticorruption prosecutor, Christopher McPartland.
“This was a dark cloud over the community,” recalled Tim Sini, who succeeded Burke as police commissioner and later became the county’s district attorney. “When you have the police department and the district attorney’s office blocking the FBI, that does not engender trust in law enforcement.”
Sini said he inherited an investigation that was “in disarray,” with detectives blocked from cooperating not only with federal investigators, but with the neighboring police department in Nassau County, where Heuermann lived.
He declined to say if he knew about the description of a suspect and its vehicle, but noted that his office invested heavily in technology that allowed investigators to track data from cellphone towers used by the suspect’s burner phone.
The arrest, Sini said, was the result of painstaking detective work that spanned multiple administrations and relied on a wide range of evidence. But, he added, “I wouldn’t call it a major success. The case should’ve been solved earlier."
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This story was first published on July 21, 2023. It was updated on July 22, 2023 to correct the name of the vehicle driven by the alleged serial killer. The vehicle was a Chevrolet Avalanche, not a Chrysler Avalanche.
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Associated Press journalists Michael R. Sisak, Robert Bumsted and Julie Walker contributed to this report.
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GREAT FALLS — Montana Ag-Tech Innovation and Investment Summit. Coming to the Great Falls International Airport banquet hall on January 24, 2023. It’s an all-day event that offers insight to boosting the future on Montana Agriculture.
“We’re always trying to push Montana Agriculture forward,” said Logan Kruse, Communications Director for the Montana Department of Agriculture.
The daily stressors that producers face is different than everyone else.
“…it's sunup to sundown… having them sit down and look at email and trying to like look into grants or looking to moneys in order to push their personal business forward or their idea is it's something that comes after what they do on a day to day.”
The Ag-Tech Innovation and Investment Summit is a networking event with speakers that share tips on how to push an ag business into the future of technology. That isn’t the highlight of the day. At 3:30pm, “Pitch Arena” will begin.
Pitch Arena is a Shark Tank style event where selected participants will prepare a 60 second elevator pitch to capital investors. Big wallets awaiting to invest in the next best thing. It’s a way to give producers the ability to present an innovation and make it come to fruition.
Not just anyone gets to step into the “Shark Tank”. Participants are selected by the Montana Department of Agriculture and are coached to deliver the best pitch possible to investors. The application deadline has been extended to January 13, 2023. If your pitch is worthy, click here for how to apply.
For the top 3 pitch ideas to the investors, the first, second, and third place winners will win a chunk of $50,000 from the event. That doesn’t include a deal made with the experts.
· 1st Place - $25,000
· 2nd Place - $15,000
· 3rd Place - $10,000
“…it'll be it'll be a great way to get out an idea and it will also be a great way to connect and push that idea forward with hopefully some money behind it,” shared Kruse.
To purchase tickets to the event or become a corporate sponsor, visit this link for more information or you can call Justin at 406-590-1301. | 2023-01-09T04:53:03+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-ag-network/montana-ag-network-investing-in-the-future-of-agriculture |
CSM (Retired) Robert C. Shady Jan 15, 2023 25 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Funeral service with Masonic rites for CSM (Retired) Robert C. Shady will be at noon Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel.Burial with full military honors will follow in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin.The family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.The service may be viewed by following the livestream link at www.beckerfuneral.com or by visiting the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Facebook page.CSM (Retired) Robert C. Shady, 68, Lawton passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 in Lawton with his family by his side.An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Robert C. Shady Lawton Worship Internet Csm Becker-rabon Funeral Home Burial Facebook Recommended for you Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Obituaries Receive the most recent obituaries from The Lawton Constitution every Morning in you E-mail. Signup today! Headlines / e-Edition Would you like to receive our daily news from The Lawton Constitution? Signup today! Sports Headlines Would you like to receive our daily sports from The Lawton Constitution? Signup today! Breaking News Get the latest breaking news from The Lawton Constitution. Sign up today! You must select at least one email list. Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists | 2023-01-15T07:30:31+00:00 | swoknews.com | https://www.swoknews.com/obituaries/csm-retired-robert-c-shady/article_b5724056-670a-5fed-a208-05cbae81e3eb.html |
LONDON (AP) — On a blustery November day last year Britain’s future king stood before world leaders to deliver a rallying cry that they should “act with all despatch, and decisively” to confront a common enemy.
The clarion call — in the vast, windowless hall of a Glasgow convention center at the opening of the U.N. climate conference — concerned an issue long dear to the heart of the then-Prince Charles.
Climate change and loss of biodiversity were no different from the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, he said. “In fact, they pose an even greater existential threat, to the extent that we have to put ourselves on what might be called a war-like footing.”
He warned leaders that time was running out to reduce emissions, urging them to push through reforms that are “radically transforming our current fossil fuel-based economy to one that is genuinely renewable and sustainable.”
“We need a vast military-style campaign to marshal the strength of the global private sector,” he said, adding that the trillions at businesses’ disposal would go far beyond what governments could muster and offered “the only real prospect of achieving fundamental economic transition.”
It was a fierce call to arms quite unlike the gentle appeal delivered by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a video message that evening.
For decades, Charles has been one of Britain’s most prominent environmental voices, blasting the ills of pollution. Now that he’s monarch, he is bound to be more careful with his words and must stay out of politics and government policy in accordance with the traditions of Britain’s constitutional monarchy.
“Charles will have very little freedom of maneuver now that he is King,” said Robert Hazell, an expert on British constitutional affairs at University College London.
“All of his speeches are written or vetted by the government,” Hazell added. “If he makes an impromptu remark which seems at odds with government policy, the press will pounce on him to point out the inconsistency, and the government will rein him in; he will have to be far less outspoken than he has been in the past.”
Still, many say it’s unlikely he will abruptly stop discussing climate change and the environment – not least because they are issues that are above political ideology.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said last week that it would be “perfectly acceptable” for the monarch to advocate for climate action, even though his role is meant to be apolitical.
“It’s important that the monarchy distance from party political issues,” Albanese told Australian Broadcasting Corp. “But there are issues like climate change where I think if he chooses to continue to make statements in that area, I think that is perfectly acceptable.”
“It should be something that’s above politics, the need to act on climate change,” he added.
Keeping mum on climate may be particularly tricky for Charles in light of the current Conservative government’s ambivalent stance.
While the government says it remains committed to the goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to “net zero” by mid-century, the administration led by new Prime Minister Liz Truss is encouraging more North Sea oil drilling and reversing a ban on fracking in a bid to boost the domestic energy supply.
Britain’s government formally confirmed Thursday it was lifting a 2019 ban on fracking — or hydraulic fracking, the controversial method of extracting shale gas — in England. Officials brushed away criticism from environmental groups and argued that the move would reduce U.K. dependence on international gas prices, which have soared amid Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Truss’ government also announced a new round of licensing for companies to search for oil and gas in the North Sea.
Energy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has said Britain should keep burning the fossil fuels at its disposal.
“We need to be thinking about extracting every last cubic inch of gas from the North Sea,” he said in a recent radio interview, citing the need for energy security.
In the past Rees-Mogg has spoken out against building more on-shore wind farms in Britain and questioned the effect that rising carbon dioxide emissions are having on the climate, even though experts say the warming effects of increasing CO2 levels are clear.
As environment secretary in 2014, Truss called large-scale solar farms “a blight on the landscape” and scrapped subsidies for farmers and landowners to build them.
Speaking in a 2018 BBC documentary marking Charles’ 70th birthday, his sons William and Harry revealed the frustration their father feels at the world’s failure to tackle environmental challenges. They recalled how, as teenagers, Charles would make them go litter picking during the holidays and obsess over the need to turn off lights.
Such small actions pale in comparison to the air miles the monarch has racked up over a lifetime of jetting around the world — though he claims to have converted his Aston Martin to run on surplus white wine and cheese.
Charles’ lament that many people “simply pay no attention to science” on climate change has also been called out by those who point out that he has long been an advocate of unproven naturopathic therapies.
Some of Charles’ subjects want him to continue the fight against climate change, even as king.
Yet the new king himself has acknowledged that his role as eco-warrior cannot last, at least in its current form.
“I’m not that stupid,” he told the BBC four years ago on being asked whether he would continue his activism as before.
The battles of a prince are not those of a king, he explained, but made clear that they can still be fought by the next in line, Prince William.
In his first address as sovereign to the nation on Sept. 9, Charles emphasized that, saying “it will no longer be possible for me to give so much of my time and energies to the charities and issues for which I care so deeply.”
“But I know this important work will go on in the trusted hands of others,” he added.
Like Charles, William, 40, has made climate change one of his main advocacy topics. Last year he made his mark by awarding the first Earthshot Prize, an ambitious “legacy project” the prince founded to award millions of pounds in grants for environmental initiatives around the world over the next 10 years. His efforts, however, have been undermined by criticism that his conservation charity invested in a bank that is one of the world’s biggest backers of fossil fuels.
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FCC chief calls on Apple, Google to drop TikTok from app stores
(Gray News) - The commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission is urging Apple and Google to banish the popular social media app TikTok from its app stores.
In a letter addressed to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, FCC leader Brendan Carr called out the popular app, saying it presents “an unacceptable national security risk” to millions of Americans who have downloaded it. Alphabet is the parent company of Google.
Carr argued in his letter that the app is a “sophisticated surveillance tool.”
He said app owner Bytedance, based in Beijing, has “unfettered access” to sensitive data harvested from its users, including biometric data, keystroke, browsing histories, and that information can possibly be accessed by the Chinese government.
He also accused the app owners of repeated deceit and said the app is “out of compliance with the policies that both of your companies require every app to adhere to.”
The FCC chief said TikTok is already banned for use on government computers, and the federal government has urged military members, federal workers, government officials, lawmakers and their families to shun the popular app.
He said that if Apple and Google decide not to remove TikTok from their respective app stores, they should respond by July 8 explaining their rationale.
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TORONTO, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the makers of the award-winning, science-backed brand Indeed Labs, comes an exciting new launch, pH-In™ (pronounced 'fin'), a pH-balancing acne system that combats blemishes in a healthy way. With 3 simple steps to healthy skin, pH-In™ is transforming the acne market.
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Unofficial results were incomplete as of late Tuesday night, with Pennington County Sheriff candidate Brian Mueller in the lead 2 to 1 over Ryan Mechaley.
Mueller has been with the Pennington County Sheriff's Office for 26 years. He was named chief deputy 11 years ago and has administrative oversight for all four divisions of the sheriff's office — law enforcement, jail, juvenile services center and the Care Campus. Mueller received his bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Mechaley is a former volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician both volunteer and professional. He spent 15 years with the South Dakota Highway Patrol, where he was a drug recognition expert. Mechaley now owns a consulting business and runs a small trucking company.
As of late Tuesday, Commission District 1 results were also incomplete, with incumbent Ron Rossknecht leading challenger Mike Mueller by less than 20%.
Rossknecht was elected in 2018, ousting George Ferebee from office. Rossknecht lives in Hill City and has been a Pennington County resident for more than 60 years. He is a real-estate appraiser and president/manager of Sheridan Lake Resort.
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Mueller is a mechanical engineering graduate from South Dakota Mines with a career in both facilities and construction management. He lived in Rapid City beginning in 1981 and moved in 1985. Mueller returned to the area in 1988 and lives near Rockerville.
The Journal will have complete results in Thursday's newspaper and online at rapidcityjournal.com
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A frigid start to the morning with temperatures in the mid teens and feel like temperatures in the single digits! It is mainly dry across the metro area with a Winter Weather Advisory in southern portions of the state. We could see some light snow/freezing drizzle through the morning. Lots of clouds will be aroun through the afternoon with highs in the mid 20s with feel like tempertatures in the upper teens. Lows will fall to the lower 20s. There will be a slight rebound to the lower 30s Wednesday afternoon with some sunshine. Temperatures will continue to warm to the upper 30s Thursday before we cool to the upper 20s Friday.
This weekend looks seasonal with highs on Saturday in the upper 30s! Even warmer Sunday with spots in the lower 40s with a mix of sun and clouds.
We’ll stay dry through much of next week with highs inthe mid 40s Monday with rai nchances returning Tuesday with highs in the lower 40s. | 2023-01-31T12:49:10+00:00 | wishtv.com | https://www.wishtv.com/weather/cold-afternoon-4/ |
Brewers first. Kolten Wong grounds out to first base to Alex Kirilloff. Willy Adames walks. Rowdy Tellez flies out to right field to Max Kepler. Andrew McCutchen homers to right field. Willy Adames scores. Omar Narvaez grounds out to shallow right field, Jorge Polanco to Alex Kirilloff.
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 2, Twins 0.
Twins second. Jorge Polanco homers to right field. Alex Kirilloff grounds out to shallow infield, Jason Alexander to Rowdy Tellez. Nick Gordon pops out to Omar Narvaez. Gio Urshela grounds out to shortstop, Willy Adames to Rowdy Tellez.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 2, Twins 1.
Twins fourth. Byron Buxton strikes out swinging. Max Kepler flies out to Hunter Renfroe. Jorge Polanco walks. Alex Kirilloff singles to left field. Jorge Polanco to second. Nick Gordon singles to deep right field, advances to 2nd. Alex Kirilloff to third. Jorge Polanco scores. Gio Urshela lines out to center field to Jonathan Davis.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 2, Twins 2.
Brewers fifth. Jace Peterson walks. Hunter Renfroe grounds out to third base, Gio Urshela to Alex Kirilloff. Jace Peterson to second. Jonathan Davis singles to shallow center field. Jace Peterson scores. Kolten Wong flies out to left field to Nick Gordon. Willy Adames homers to left field. Jonathan Davis scores. Rowdy Tellez grounds out to second base, Carlos Correa to Alex Kirilloff.
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 5, Twins 2.
Brewers sixth. Andrew McCutchen singles to shallow infield. Omar Narvaez flies out to left field to Nick Gordon. Luis Urias called out on strikes. Jace Peterson singles to deep right field. Andrew McCutchen scores.
1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Brewers 6, Twins 2.
Twins seventh. Gary Sanchez lines out to deep left field to Jace Peterson. Luis Arraez doubles to deep right center field. Carlos Correa singles to shallow right field. Luis Arraez to third. Byron Buxton reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Carlos Correa out at second. Luis Arraez scores. Gilberto Celestino strikes out swinging.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 6, Twins 3. | 2022-07-13T05:37:57+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/Milwaukee-Minnesota-Runs-17301407.php |
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.
She said “I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected.”
Just a day earlier Truss had vowed to stay in power, saying she was “a fighter and not a quitter.” But Truss couldn’t hold on any longer after a senior minister quit her government with a barrage of criticism and a vote in the House of Commons descended into chaos and acrimony just days after she was forced to abandon many of her economic policies.
Her departure leaves a divided Conservative Party seeking a leader who can unify its warring factions.
A growing number of lawmakers had called for Truss to resign after weeks of turmoil sparked by her economic plan. The plan unveiled by the government last month triggered financial turmoil and a political crisis that has seen the replacement of Truss’ Treasury chief, multiple policy U-turns and a breakdown of discipline in the governing Conservative Party.
Earlier, Conservative lawmaker Simon Hoare said the government was in disarray.
“Nobody has a route plan. It’s all sort of hand-to-hand fighting on a day-to-day basis,” he told the BBC on Thursday. He said Truss had “about 12 hours” to turn the situation around.
Truss had held a hastily arranged meeting in her 10 Downing Street office with Graham Brady, a senior Conservative lawmaker who oversees leadership challenges. Brady was tasked with assessing whether the prime minister still has the support of Tory members of Parliament — and it seemed she did not.
A growing number of Conservative members of Parliament had called Thursday for her to step down and end the chaos.
“It’s time for the prime minister to go,” lawmaker Miriam Cates said. Another, Steve Double, said of Truss: “She isn’t up to the job, sadly.” Legislator Ruth Edwards said “it is not responsible for the party to allow her to remain in power.”
Lawmakers’ anger grew after a Wednesday evening vote over fracking for shale gas — a practice that Truss wants to resume despite opposition from many Conservatives — produced chaotic scenes in Parliament.
With Conservatives holding a large parliamentary majority, an opposition call for a fracking ban was easily defeated. But there were displays of anger in the House of Commons, with party whips accused of using heavy-handed tactics to gain votes.
Chris Bryant, a lawmaker from the opposition Labour Party, said he “saw members being physically manhandled … and being bullied.” Conservative officials denied there was manhandling.
Rumors swirled that Conservative Chief Whip Wendy Morton, who is responsible for party discipline, and her deputy had resigned. Hours later, Truss’ office said both remained in their jobs.
Newspapers that usually support the Conservatives were vitriolic. An editorial in the Daily Mail was headlined: “The wheels have come off the Tory clown car.”
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan, sent onto the airwaves Thursday morning to defend the government, insisted the administration was providing “stability.” But she was unable to guarantee Truss would lead the party into the next election.
“At the moment, I think that’s the case,” she said.
With opinion polls giving the Labour Party a large and growing lead, many Conservatives now believe their only hope of avoiding electoral oblivion is to replace Truss. But they were divided about how to get rid of her, and over who should replace her.
The party is keen to avoid another divisive leadership contest like the race a few months ago that saw Truss defeat ex-Treasury chief Rishi Sunak. Among potential replacements — if only Conservative lawmakers can agree — are Sunak, House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and newly appointed Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt.
A national election doesn’t have to be held until 2024.
In a major blow, Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigned Wednesday after breaching rules by sending an official document from her personal email account. She used her resignation letter to lambaste Truss, saying she had “concerns about the direction of this government.”
“The business of government relies upon people accepting responsibility for their mistakes,” she said in a thinly veiled dig at Truss.
Braverman was replaced as home secretary, the minister responsible for immigration and law and order, by former Cabinet minister Grant Shapps, a high-profile supporter of her defeated rival Sunak.
The dramatic developments came days after Truss fired her Treasury chief, Kwasi Kwarteng, on Friday after the economic package the pair unveiled Sept. 23 spooked financial markets and triggered an economic and political crisis.
The plan’s 45 billion pounds ($50 billion) in unfunded tax cuts sparked turmoil on financial markets, hammering the value of the pound and increasing the cost of U.K. government borrowing. The Bank of England was forced to intervene to prevent the crisis from spreading to the wider economy and putting pension funds at risk.
On Monday Kwarteng’s replacement, Hunt, scrapped almost all of Truss’ tax cuts, along with her flagship energy policy and her promise of no public spending cuts. He said the government will need to save billions of pounds and there are “many difficult decisions” to be made before he sets out a medium-term fiscal plan on Oct. 31.
Speaking to lawmakers for the first time since the U-turn, Truss apologized Wednesday and admitted she had made mistakes during her six weeks in office, but insisted that by changing course she had “taken responsibility and made the right decisions in the interest of the country’s economic stability.”
Opposition lawmakers shouted “Resign!” as she spoke in the House of Commons.
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer accused the Conservatives of lacking “the basic patriotic duty to keep the British people out of their own pathetic squabbles.”
He said that amid a worsening a cost-of-living crisis, “Britain cannot afford the chaos of the Conservatives anymore. We need a general election now.” | 2022-10-20T13:41:23+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/british-prime-minister-liz-truss-quits-after-turmoil-obliterated-her-authority/ |
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauds the introduction of S. 131 and H.R. 618, the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act, in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives by Sens. Brown (D-OH) and Collins (R-ME) and Reps. Walberg (R-MI) and Courtney (D-CT)oHou. Today, federal employees can choose a nurse practitioner (NP) as their health care provider under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, yet outdated federal law prevents these same providers from certifying and overseeing the care of federal employees' workplace-related injuries. This bill would ensure federal workers receive access to high-quality health care for work-related injuries from their chosen health care provider.
"This bipartisan legislation would give federal workers timely access to the care they need when they need it most," said AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN. "The bill would authorize nurse practitioners to certify federal workplace injuries and oversee treatment of injured workers. I urge all members of Congress to support this legislation and reduce unnecessary barriers to timely care delivery. On behalf of AANP and the more than 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S., we thank Senators Brown and Collins and Representatives Walberg and Courtney for their dedication to improving health care access for federal employees, and we urge Congress to act swiftly to pass this important legislation."
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. It represents the interests of the more than 355,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. AANP provides legislative leadership at the local, state and national levels, advancing health policy; promoting excellence in practice, education and research; and establishing standards that best serve NPs' patients and other health care consumers. As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care. To locate an NP in your community, visit npfinder.com. For more information about NPs, visit aanp.org.
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North American Banking Company's ExcheQ App Will Enable Customers to Send and Receive Instant Payments Between Any Financial Institution on the TCH-RTP Network
PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Payment Network (OPN) and North American Banking Company (NABC) today announced the capability to deliver instant payments to and from any financial institution on The Clearing House's Real Time Payment (TCH-RTP) network through NABC's ExcheQ application. By leveraging OPN's certified interoperability with TCH-RTP, NABC can offer customers more payment options along with the payment speed for which ExcheQ is known.
"We've been working closely with OPN to develop this instant payment solution for our customers," said North American Banking Company CEO Michael Bilski. "Now that OPN is officially certified on the TCH-RTP network, we can dramatically expand the number of financial institutions that our customers can interact with via ExcheQ."
Leveraging OPN's interoperability with the TCH-RTP network, financial institutions can gain access to all of the other financial institutions on the RTP Network. Using OPN's open API, financial institutions can easily create custom instant payment applications for their customers and rely on OPN to power those solutions across the RTP network.
"The Clearing House recently certified our platform to interoperate with the RTP network," said Open Payment Network CEO Bradley Wilkes. "With our ability to connect to this expansive real-time payment network, we can now deliver the benefits of instant payments to more financial institutions, like North American Banking Company."
Real-time payments are facilitated by The Clearing House RTP network and soon by the FedNow service. OPN is interoperable with RTP and is part of the FedNow pilot program.
North American Banking Company (nabankco.com) is a locally owned and operated community bank with over $1 billion in assets with locations throughout the Twin Cities. North American Banking Company was the 23rd largest ACH ODFI in the US by transaction volume in 2021 but remains true to its community bank roots by providing customized solutions and personalized service to Third Party Senders and Independent Sales Organizations for both ACH and Card processing and Money Services Businesses throughout the US. It is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
Open Payment Network (OPN) helps financial institutions attract and retain more customers and stay ahead of the competition by enabling them to deliver instant payments anytime, anywhere. By connecting to OPN's secure technology platform, financial institutions become the gateway for instant payments via Internet and mobile device. The OPN platform integrates with existing core systems and moves payment value and associated data in real time for immediate settlement. Financial institutions can provide access to the OPN API so business customers, fintech developers and internal teams can create applications such as instant mortgage payments, payroll processing, and peer-to-peer payments. Visit openpaymentnetwork.us.
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Coroner: 4 dead in killings in south Georgia town
A Georgia man shot two of his relatives and a fast food worker dead before killing himself on Thursday in rural south Georgia, the local coroner said.
The shooter killed his mother and grandmother at two neighboring homes and killed a woman at a McDonald's restaurant in downtown Moultrie, Colquitt County Coroner C. Verlyn Brock told The Associated Press. He said the gunman then shot himself.
Brock did not provide the identities of the shooter or the victims. He said he did not know whether the gunman and the McDonald's worker knew each other.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement only that there had been “multiple fatalities” at different crime scenes in the area. As the state's leading law enforcement agency, the GBI said the Moultrie Police Department requested its assistance, as is typical in major crimes in Georgia.
“We are working to learn more information and track down some additional witnesses,” GBI Special Agent in Charge Jamy Steinberg wrote in an email.
Sabrina Holweger, who works at an adjoining optometrist’s office, said she and a coworker arrived at work before 8 a.m. to find police swarming the McDonald’s and a woman's body gunned down and lying in a doorway of the restaurant.
“It was really just scary not knowing if they had shot themselves,” Holweger said.
She said police blocked off a main street that runs in front of the McDonald’s in the city of 15,000 and told employees in her office that they would be questioned if they crossed the property line into the McDonald’s parking lot.
Holweger said the woman who died at the restaurant was the early morning manager, and that the shooter had been an employee there. Holweger said it appeared that the man killed the woman when she unlocked the door to let him in for an early-morning shift.
Moultrie is about 60 miles (95 kilometers) northeast of Tallahassee, Florida.
The Chicago-based McDonald's Corp. did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Thursday. | 2023-05-04T21:24:28+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/04/coroner-4-dead-in-killings-in-south-georgia-town/70185116007/ |
Rihanna and her boyfriend A$AP Rocky celebrated Easter in the cutest way – with their growing family.
The award-winning singer took to Instagram today to share a photo from her adorable Easter which included a photo of her and A$AP’s 10-month-old baby boy. The toddler was certainly dressed for the occasion and wore a pair of bunny ears and a gold chain in the Instagram post. Taking cues from his always camera-ready mama, the adorable baby was all smiles as he naturally posed for the camera.
Rih Rih also shared another photo set of her son as he played in the grass outdoors with an adorable sparkly stuffed rabbit, an Easter-themed book, and a few plastic Easter eggs. Rih and Rocky certainly set up the whole photo set perfectly because their son was even surrounded by real-life rabbits to help complement their Easter theme.
Check out the adorable photos below.
The billionaire musician and her boyfriend A$AP Rocky welcomed their first son together last May and broke the internet when they announced that they are currently expecting their second child together during the Bajan beauty’s jaw-dropping Super Bowl halftime performance.
In February, a source told PEOPLE magazine that for the 35-year-old, her main focus right now is on her family. “She loves spending time with her son,” the source explained.
The source continued, “She loves being a mom so this is where her mind is at the moment. She is the happiest she has ever been.”
We absolutely love motherhood on Rih Rih and can’t wait to see her become a mommy of two!
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Rihanna Shares An Adorable Photo Dump Of Her Baby Boy From Easter was originally published on hellobeautiful.com | 2023-04-12T19:16:42+00:00 | wtlcfm.com | https://wtlcfm.com/3492703/rihanna-shares-an-adorable-photo-dump-of-her-baby-boy-from-easter/ |
The 2023 Barracuda Championship Odds & Preview: Ze-Cheng Dou
The Barracuda Championship is in progress, and following the second round Ze-Cheng Dou is in fifth place at -6.
Looking to bet on Ze-Cheng Dou at the Barracuda Championship this week? Keep reading for the betting trends you need before you make your picks.
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Ze-Cheng Dou Insights
- Dou has finished below par on 10 occasions, completed his day without a bogey once and finished nine rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 16 rounds played.
- He has carded a top-five score twice and a top-10 score three times in his last 16 rounds.
- Over his last 16 rounds, Dou has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round four times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on six occasions.
- Dou has finished in the top five once in his past five tournaments.
- He has made four cuts in his past five tournaments.
- In his past five appearances, Dou has posted a score better than average in two of them.
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Barracuda Championship Insights and Stats
- Dou has one top-five finish in his past two appearances in this tournament. His average finishing position has been fifth.
- In his past two appearances at this event, he made it to the weekend once.
- Dou finished fifth when he last played this event, which was in 2023.
- Courses on the Tour in the past year have averaged 7,017 yards, a good bit shorter than the 7,480-yard length for this event.
- Courses that Dou has played in the past year have measured an average of 7,262 yards, 218 yards shorter than the 7,480-yard Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood) this week.
Dou's Last Time Out
- Dou was in the 27th percentile on par 3s at the Barbasol Championship, with an average of 3.13 strokes on the 16 par-3 holes.
- His 4.03-stroke average on the 40 par-4 holes at the Barbasol Championship ranked in the 47th percentile of the field (the tournament average was 4.00).
- Dou shot better than 85% of the golfers at the Barbasol Championship on par-5 holes, averaging 4.25 strokes per hole, in comparison to the field average of 4.50.
- Dou did not card a birdie on any of the 16 par-3s at the Barbasol Championship (the other golfers averaged 1.4).
- On the 16 par-3s at the Barbasol Championship, Dou carded two bogeys or worse (the field averaged 1.9).
- Dou's eight birdies or better on par-4s at the Barbasol Championship were more than the field average of 5.2.
- At that last competition, Dou posted a bogey or worse on eight of 40 par-4s (the field averaged 4.9).
- Dou ended the Barbasol Championship with a birdie or better on 13 of the 16 par-5s, more than the field's average of 6.2.
- On the 16 par-5s at the Barbasol Championship, Dou carded more bogeys or worse (one) than the field average (0.9).
Barracuda Championship Time and Date Info
- Date: July 20-23, 2023
- Course: Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood)
- Location: Truckee, California
- Par: 71 / 7,480 yards
- Dou Odds to Win: +1800 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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North Dakota landowners have until July 1 to post their land electronically for the 2022-23 hunting season.
Landowners can go to My Account on the state Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. The website has instructions and frequently asked questions for landowners and hunters.
Thousands of landowners last year posted nearly 4 million acres of private land electronically through the first system of its kind in the nation.
The 2021 Legislature passed a law for electronic posting that also allows only lawful hunters and anglers to access fenced, unposted land, for hunting and fishing activities only.
The public is able to see the electronically posted land through digital and print maps, at gf.nd.gov/hunting/private-lands#id-posted.
Reach Jack Dura at 701-250-8225 or jack.dura@bismarcktribune.com. | 2022-06-16T06:42:42+00:00 | bismarcktribune.com | https://bismarcktribune.com/outdoors/north-dakota-landowners-have-until-july-1-to-post-electronically/article_d11568a0-eb36-11ec-8733-c354aaeb0eac.html |
With a season of road trips and scenery-filled destinations ahead for many in the coming months, some travelers are looking to find unique places off the beaten path for a new experience.
For those looking for some hidden destinations, budget blog Cheapism has released a list of the best hidden gem vacation destinations in all 50 states.
While Chicago is known as a bona fide summer tourist destination, those who already live in the area can take a look at several other options in the Midwest that offer a change of pace at the perfect time of year.
Here's a look at what Midwestern spots were highlighted as places to check out this summer:
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Illinois: Garden of the Gods Wilderness
It may be a trip to the opposite end of the state for those in the Chicago area, but those who visit can feast their eyes on sights that would make them doubt that they are still in Illinois.
The Garden of the Gods Wilderness area is wrapped inside the expansive 280,000-acre Shawnee National Forest, a protected forest spanning across nine southern Illinois counties.
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Within the forest, the Garden of the Gods Wilderness occupies just over 3,300 acres, known for its expansive exposure of grey sandstone.
Cheapism also recommends heading to nearby Murphysboro for a pit-stop at Pat's BBQ.
Indiana: Santa Claus
Known to some Chicagoans as the hometown of former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, the quaint small town in southern Indiana brings a unique year-round holiday atmosphere, staying true to its name.
On top of several Christmas-themed attractions, Santa Claus is also home to the Holiday World amusement park, attracting visitors from across the Midwest in sections themed for Christmas, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Halloween.
Additionally, the town's post office is the destination of thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus each year, and a giant Santa in front of the building embraces the distinctive tradition.
Iowa: Fairfield
A small town of just under 10,000, Fairfield superficially appears to be just like several other small towns that can be found across the Midwest, though it is this destination's history that sets it apart as a unique place to visit.
Known as an "internationally renowned center of transcendental meditation," Fairfield is home to Maharishi International University, founded as a home of "consciousness-based education" by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1971, who also garnered attention for being the guru of The Beach Boys and The Beatles during the 1960s and 1970s.
Fairfield is located approximately 280 miles away from Chicago in southeast Iowa.
Michigan: Isle Royale National Park
In what is perhaps the most difficult destination to get to on the entire list, Isle Royale appears as a pristine, isolated sanctuary in Lake Superior between Michigan's upper peninsula and Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Nearly entirely devoid of humans, visitors can see plenty of wildlife and small islands with seemingly endless hiking options.
The park is the only national park to entirely close during the winter, owing to treacherous conditions and safety.
During the summer months, visitors can access the park via boat, floatplane and ferry.
Missouri: Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Located on the Lake of the Ozarks near the center of the state, Ha Ha Tonka State Park offers picturesque views of landscape visitors would expect out of Missouri.
Rolling rocks, caves and bluffs overlooking the lake are certainly part of the draw to the park, but visitors mostly come for a look at the castle-like ruins of Ha Ha Tonka, a stone mansion that was modeled after medieval European castles.
On top of the unique man-made sight, visitors can soak in the views on natural bridges and explore the thick forests surrounding the lake.
Ohio: The Mohicans
A remote treehouse escape awaits at The Mohicans inside the largely-forested Mohican State Park in the central part of the state.
Those looking for a nature-filled getaway with littler bother from the outside world will find themselves at home here, with no hotel lobbies or hassles to deal with upon arrival.
Outside of the tiny accommodations in the forest, visitors can take part in mountain biking, hiking and camping around the vast state park.
Wisconsin: Apostle Islands
A collection of 22 islands in Lake Superior off the northern coast of Wisconsin is home to stunning sights no matter what time of the year you visit.
While trips to northern Wisconsin are typically saved for summertime, Cheapism recommends a winter visit to witness the large ice caves that form on the islands.
In addition the sea and ice caves, visitors can expect to see wildlife on a trip to the Apostle Islands, particularly black bears and a wide range of birds.
A full list of Cheapism's hidden gems to check out can be found here. | 2023-05-25T23:17:27+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-ranking-names-hidden-gem-travel-destinations-across-the-midwest/3149057/ |
- Opportunity Home San Antonio signifies the Disruption of the Existing Affordable Housing Status Quo -
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Across America, affordable housing is undergoing a transformative period of change. San Antonio, Texas is at the forefront of developing structural changes to its approach in creating opportunities for a stronger, more equitable and affordable housing environment. To reflect the changing affordable housing needs in its community, the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) announced it is changing its name to Opportunity Home San Antonio.
"Housing has evolved. The word 'Authority' no longer reflects the vision of a 21st century San Antonio," said Dr. Ana Margarita "Cha" Guzman, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of Opportunity Home San Antonio. "We are proud of our more than 85 years of providing affordable housing assistance to generations in our community and are motivated by our new brand name Opportunity Home San Antonio."
Opportunity Home San Antonio emanates from listening to residents, staff and community-based organization partners who communicated an affinity and distinct difference between housing and a house and the term home, which communicates comfort, safety, and family. Furthermore, the word opportunity communicates a desire to achieve personal and family aspirations.
"It is time to disrupt the existing affordable housing system," said Ed Hinojosa, Jr., President and CEO of Opportunity Home San Antonio. "With one out of fifteen San Antonians on a waitlist for affordable housing, we are committed to structural changes including expanding income-based housing amid an incessant global pandemic, and economic challenges."
Opportunity Home is reforming organizational policies and procedures to ensure equitable practices across the organization — from decision making, resident service delivery, removing implicit biases in business practices, to becoming a Trauma Informed Care certified organization this year.
The evolution of Opportunity Home San Antonio reflects the growing affordable housing needs, as reflected by similar organizations throughout the country that have adopted a new name, such as Home Forward in Portland, Oregon, People First in Utica, New York, and Housing Solutions in Fort Worth, Texas.
Opportunity Home San Antonio, formerly known as the San Antonio Housing Authority, was established in 1937 by the United States Housing Authority, which was changed to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Opportunity Home provides housing assistance to more than 57,000 children, adults, and seniors through its Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher and Mixed-Income housing programs. With a staff of approximately 500 employees, Opportunity Home encompasses 100 affordable housing properties across San Antonio.
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The Big 12 preseason football polls were released, with the Longhorns on top. The preseason all-conference teams were also released this week.
Dean Blevins an John Holcomb break it all down on the Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz.
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July 10th, 2023 | 2023-07-11T10:37:23+00:00 | news9.com | https://www.news9.com/story/64ab824217472120b4feb1a5/big-12-football-preseason-polls-allconference-teams-released |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian embassies and consulates in six European countries have received packages containing animals’ eyes in recent days, a Ukrainian official said Friday.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleh Nikolenko wrote on Facebook that the “bloody parcels” were received by the Ukrainian embasses in Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Croatia and Italy, as well as by consulates in Naples, Italy; Krakow, Poland and the Czech city of Brno. He said that “we are studying the meaning of this message.”
Nikolenko said they arrived after a package containing an explosive device that was sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
In addition, the entrance to the residence of the Ukrainian ambassador to the Vatican was vandalized and the embassy in Kazakhstan was warned of a mine attack, though that wasn’t confirmed, Nikolenko said.
All Ukrainian embassies and consulates have stepped up security measures. Nikolenko quoted Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba as saying that “we have reason to believe that a well-planned campaign of terror and intimidation of Ukrainian embassies and consulates is taking place.” | 2022-12-02T13:09:14+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/international/ap-parcels-with-animals-eyes-sent-to-ukrainian-embassies/ |
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs showed suicides decreased nationwide in 2020 for the second year in a row, and that fewer veterans died by suicide in 2020 than in any year since 2006.
However, Montana’s suicide rate was “significantly higher” than the national average for veterans and the general population as well.
The 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report released Sept. 19 offers the most recent analyses of veteran suicide from 2001-2020, the VA stated. Officials said this report is unique in that it is the first to examine veteran suicide mortality data during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In 2020, there were 6,146 veteran suicides nationwide, the VA said, making an average of 16.8 per day. In 2020, there were 343 fewer veteran suicides than in 2019, and the number of veteran suicides was lower than each prior year since 2006.
Montana had 53 veteran suicides in 2020 and 288 suicides overall, according to the 43-page VA report. That is 58.2 veteran suicides per 100,000 people as compared to 31.7 nationwide, according to the Sept. 19 report.
Montana is part of the VA’s western region, which includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The western region reported a veteran suicide rate of 35.3, the VA stated.
Montana as a whole had a suicide rate of 33.8, compared to the western region rate of 18.7 and the national rate of 17.3, the report stated.
The report did not offer an explanation as to why the rate was higher in Montana, which state officials said has ranked in the top five for suicide rates for all age groups in the nation, for the past 30 years. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services referred all questions on the study to VA Montana Health Care, which did not offer comment.
Key findings in the report included that in 2019 and 2020, veteran suicides decreased in consecutive years by 307 and 343 deaths — the biggest decrease in the suicide count and rate since 2001. From 2018 to 2020, the age- and sex-adjusted suicide rate among veterans fell by 9.7%.
Among women veterans, the age-adjusted suicide rate fell by 14.1%, compared to 8.4% among non-veteran women, the VA reported. The age-adjusted suicide rate for women veterans in 2020 was the lowest since 2013, and the age-adjusted suicide rate for Veteran men was the lowest since 2016.
Officials said the COVID-19 pandemic did not have an impact on veteran suicide mortality. The study said suicide was the 13th leading cause of death among veterans overall in 2020, and it was the second-leading cause of death among veterans under age 45.
The VA also announced it was giving more than $52 million to 80 community-based organizations in 43 states, the District of Columbia, and the American Samoa for suicide prevention services for veterans and their families.
The money was from the Staff Sgt. Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which is part of the Cmdr. John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019.
That bill, signed into law in 2020, was introduced by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Montana, and Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, and named for a Montana resident and former Navy SEAL who killed himself in 2018.
These efforts are part of the VA’s 10-year National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide and the Biden-Harris administration’s plan for Reducing Military and Veteran Suicide, the VA said.
In Montana, the Adaptive Performance Center, which is based in Billings, will receive $750,000 and the Rocky Boys Veterans Center will get $650,000.
Volunteers of America, Northern Rockies, which serves veterans in Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming will get $750,000.
“There are not enough descriptive words to cover our level of gratitude and excitement,” Karen Pearson, chief executive officer of the Adaptive Performance Center, said when asked about the grant.
Pearson said Montana is in the top three states when it comes to veteran suicide.
Adaptive Performance is a nonprofit fitness center that aims to reduce suicide rates and help build community. It combines mental health with physical fitness.
Mitch Crouse, chief operating officer at Adaptive Performance, said “Work your body, work your mind -- they go hand in hand.”
The grant is to serve Yellowstone and Lewis and Clark counties.
Pearson and Crouse said they are opening in Helena on Central Avenue and will hire 10 people.
Pearson said they applied for the grant and got letters of support from Montana Republicans Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Matt Rosendale.
Officials from Rocky Boys Veterans Center in Box Elder, now called the Great Plains Veterans Service Center, did not return a call seeking comment. | 2022-09-24T01:40:10+00:00 | helenair.com | https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/va-report-says-montana-has-significantly-higher-rate-of-veteran-suicide/article_93c7cb51-f2e1-5ec2-aa10-32eddd095cdc.html |
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SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s fragmented parliament failed to elect a new speaker Wednesday, heralding a continuation of the political gridlock that has gripped the country for two years.
Lawmakers convened for the first time since Bulgaria's Oct 2. election, the country’s fourth in less than two years. Choosing the national legislature's new speaker was the only item on the day's agenda.
However, neither of the candidates put forth by the two largest political groupings - the center-right GERB-UDF coalition and the reformist We Continue the Change party – mustered enough support during rounds of voting to become the new speaker.
Bulgarian media said it was the first time lawmakers failed to elect a speaker during a new parliament’s first sitting. Parliament plans to reconvene Thursday for another attempt.
GERB, which is led by former Prime Minister Boyko Borrisov, was the top vote-getter in this month's election, trailed by Kiril Petkov’s We Continue the Change. Neither party appears likely to produce a stable governing coalition with other parties, raising the prospect of yet another election.
Borissov led three governments between 2009 and early 2021. His reputation eroded amid allegations of corruption, links to oligarchs and suppression of media freedom that sparked protests.
A fragile coalition led by Petkov lost a no-confidence vote in June. He alleged Moscow had used “hybrid war” tactics to bring down his government after it refused to pay gas bills in rubles and ordered an expulsion of Russian diplomats from Bulgaria.
Many Bulgarians share pro-Russia sentiments, which provides fertile soil for aggressive Kremlin propaganda in the Balkan country.
The pro-Russia party Vazrazhdane captured 10.2% of the Oct. 2 vote, up from 4.9% in the previous election. | 2022-10-19T17:56:52+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Bulgaria-s-fragmented-parliament-fails-to-elect-17519778.php |
NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Wave Holdings ("Pilot Wave"), the world's leading technology-focused acquisition and growth firm, has hired Lisa Belton as Partner. Ms. Belton is joining as Chief of Staff where she will help build out and manage the firm's operational structure, as well as assist in the transformation of portfolio businesses.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Bill Gates on Tuesday called for South Korea to become more involved in international efforts to prevent infectious diseases like COVID-19 as he stressed the need for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic.
Representing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s foreign and health ministries pledging further partnerships in projects aimed at improving public health tools in the developing world and advancing vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases.
Seoul also promised stronger support for key projects backed by the Gates foundation, including the Global Fund, which focuses on HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, and the non-profit groups CEPI and GAVI, which along with the World Health Organization co-lead the COVAX distribution program that distributes COVID-19 vaccines to lower-income nations.
Speaking to South Korean lawmakers in Seoul, Gates called for stronger international cooperation, including efforts to develop vaccines that would be effective for a broader range of coronaviruses, to navigate what he described as a “crisis moment” in global health.
He noted South Korea’s strength in public health tools, research and vaccine manufacturing and praised the country’s pledge to donate $200 million to COVAX.
“There’s a lot we need to do together –- we need to reach deep, we need to build more partnership, we need to encourage the scientists,” Gates said in his speech at the National Assembly. “But I am confident that with these steps we can continue to radically improve global health, to cut the number of children dying in half again, to eradicate diseases like polio, measles and malaria, and improve the lives of all humans.”
Gates later met South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who described government plans to promote the country’s bio-health industry and expressed a willingness to further cooperate with the Gates foundation to “improve the health of global citizens.”
Gates said South Korea has been a “good partner” in his foundation’s health projects, including development of more accessible COVID-19 vaccines and work on HIV, malaria and tuberculosis.
“We hope we can do more together,” Gates said, according to Yoon’s office.
Gates also met leaders of the SK business group to discuss cooperation on health projects. SK’s pharmaceutical arm, SK Bioscience, produces COVID-19 vaccines and has received funds from the Gates foundation to develop nasal sprays designed to help prevent coronavirus infections. | 2022-08-16T17:03:41+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/health/gates-eyes-partnership-with-south-korea-over-global-health/ |
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — A southern Indiana chemical plant released an orangish cloud of nitrogen oxide Tuesday, prompting officials to close nearby roads and issue shelter-in-place orders until the cloud dissipated.
Authorities responded about 10:15 a.m. to reports about an “orange plume” in the air near the Blue Grass Chemical Specialties plant in New Albany, said Floyd County Emergency Management Agency spokesman Kent Barrow.
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County officials worked with Indiana State Police and the New Albany Police Department to close part of Interstate-265, while shelter-in-place orders were issued for an elementary school and several businesses as a precaution, Barrow said.
Mayor Jeff Gahan said at 12:30 p.m. the plume had dissipated, affected roads had reopened and the shelter-in-place orders were lifted in the Ohio River city, located just north of Louisville, Kentucky.
Gahan said in a post on the city's Facebook page that the plant's chemical engineer had determined "that the smoke was a form of Nitrogen Oxide that is not harmful at these quantities.”
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Blue Grass Chemical Specialties CEO Paul McCauley said the release occurred after a reactor acted at a faster than normal rate and was unable to send nitrogen oxides through scrubber filters.
No one in the plant was hospitalized, he said.
McCauley said plant workers are investigating how much of the chemical was released. He said the company has a permit with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to filter the nitrogen oxides before being released. | 2023-03-14T20:26:38+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/nitrogen-oxide-cloud-dissipates-after-indiana-17839190.php |
(The Hill) — The U.S. Secret Service did not inform Capitol Police about a threat made against Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot until after the attack was underway, according to a watchdog group.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) published a report on Wednesday that included a copy of email communications the group said it had obtained between officials around the time of the Capitol riot.
In one of the emails, which was sent from the Secret Service to Capitol Police, the Secret Service said in a correspondence dated Jan. 6 at 5:55 p.m. that it was “passing notification to the US Capitol Police regarding discovery of a social media threat directed toward Speaker Nancy Pelosi.”
The Secret Service noted that it became aware of threatening posts made on a Parler account at least as early as Jan. 4, 2021, according to CREW. Among some of the posts the agency found, was one made on Dec. 31, 2020.
“January 6 starts #1776 all over again!! Fight for God! Fight for Your Freedom!! Fight for Your Children!! Fight for Trump!! Fight for America!! Fight for EVERYTHING… Enemies: #MSM #BarackObama #HillaryClinton #GeorgeSoros #JoeBiden #AndrewCuomo #GavinNewsom #NancyPelosi #BillDeBlasio.”
It is not immediately clear when Secret Service learned about the specific post, but the agency’s correspondence with Capitol Police indicated that the same user and its linked accounts on other social media platforms showed the user making threats elsewhere, CREW noted.
“Biden will die shortly after being elected. Patriots are gonna tear his head off. Prison is his best case scenario,” the user reportedly wrote on Parler on Jan. 2, 2021.
The email exchange adds to the controversy around how law enforcement agencies responded to the Capitol riot during which a pro-Trump mob ransacked the Capitol to stop lawmakers from certifying President Biden’s win.
It also comes amid increasing scrutiny over how the Secret Service has preserved their text communications following the rioting – correspondences that are being sought by the House select committee investigating the attack.
Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, did not appear to address the timing of the text messages in a statement to CNN but said it had an “outstanding working relationship” with other law enforcement agencies.
“While we do not comment on issues pertaining to protective intelligence, the United States Secret Service has an outstanding working relationship with all law enforcement agencies in the National Capitol Region,” he told the network.
“The Secret Service works tirelessly to share pertinent information with our law enforcement partners. In the communication where there was a reference to Speaker Pelosi, that information was provided to the US Capitol Police for their situational awareness.”
The Hill has reached out to Pelosi’s office and the Secret Service for comment. | 2022-08-18T14:38:55+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/hill-politics/secret-service-withheld-pelosi-threat-from-capitol-police-until-jan-6-riot-was-underway-watchdog/ |
Hermon’s Speedway 95 will open for the season on Saturday night, and this year’s schedule includes two first-ever events.
The New Hampshire-based Granite State Pro Stock Series will hold a pair of 150-lap races on June 24 and Aug. 19 at Speedway 95. It’s the first time the series will have come to the track.
A Midget car race series will begin on June 21 during the second week of Wacky Wednesday racing and will be featured every other Wednesday.
“We’re really looking forward to going to Speedway 95,” said Mike Parks, the founder and president of the Granite State Pro Stock Series, which had its first full season in 2012. “The teams are excited about it. We want to have a presence in Maine.”
The series, which will have eight events this season and is renting the track, has previously raced at Wiscasset Raceway, Oxford Plains Speedway and the now-defunct Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough. Speedway 95 is the only track in Maine to hold the Granite State Pro Stock Series races this season.
There will be five races at two tracks in New Hampshire — three at Star Speedway in Epping and two more at the Riverside Speedway and Adventure Park in Northumberland — and a season-ending race at the Lancaster Motorplex in Lancaster, New York.
Berwick’s Joey Doiron is the defending points champion.
“We haven’t had pro stocks for quite a while,” said Speedway 95 owner Del Merritt. “This will give the fans something [different] to watch. People are interested in the pro stocks.”
The last time Speedway 95 hosted a pro stock/super late model race was in 2019 when the Pro All-Stars Series held a race there.
The top class at Speedway 95 is the Late Models, which are a notch below the Super Late Models/Pro Stocks in terms of speed and cost.
The Midget cars will alternate with the trucks from week to week on Wacky Wednesday.
“It’s something new,” said Merritt.
Midget cars are four-cylinder cars that have between 300 and 400 horsepower and weigh just 900 pounds.
Merritt, who has been involved in ownership of the track since 1977 and became the sole owner in 2011, is optimistic about the season.
“I think it’s going to be a good year,” said Merritt who held a practice at the track on Saturday. “We had quite a few cars at practice.”
He said they have made some minor improvements to the track that include tweaks designed to help the track drain better and adding sand between turns three and four to reduce the chance of cars sliding off the track into the tire wall.
The Saturday night and Wacky Wednesday racing classes will remain the same and racing will begin at 7.
The Saturday night schedule will include Late Models, Street Stocks, Sport Fours and Cagerunners.
Merritt, who was inducted into the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame in October, is hoping to get more Late Model cars after getting just 6 to 10 each night last season.
Wacky Wednesday, which will debut on June 14, will feature Roadrunners, Modified Enduros, Stars of Tomorrow and either the Midget cars or trucks.
The defending points champions are Brenton Parritt of Steuben (Late Models), Steve Kimball from Holden (Street Stocks), Carmel’s Dennis Burns (Sport 4) and China’s Chip Farrington (Cagerunner) along with Bangor’s Derek Smith (Roadrunners), Norridgewock’s Zach Audet (Modified Enduro), Mount Vernon’s Kaden Neptune (Stars of Tomorrow) and Dixmont’s David Gray (Trucks).
The season will conclude with the Paul Bunyan Speed Weekend on Oct. 13-15, which will include the 13th annual Ikey Dorr Street Stock 100-lap race and a Late Model 100. Addison native Dorr died of an apparent heart attack while racing at Speedway 95 in 2009. | 2023-05-04T12:41:27+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/05/03/sports/auto-racing-sports/speedway-95-opens-season-xoasq1i29i/ |
Lately, readers have been reliving childhood days.
John Thibodeaux recalls what it was like to be a kid. Any of these ring a bell?
"Taking a bath every Saturday, whether I needed one or not.
"Never wearing shoes until I started school.
"Imagining I was a knight and killing all the tall flowering weeds in the field next door with my wooden sword.
"Learning to ride my brother's big bike by standing on a stump and pedaling hard until I fell down, and then starting all over again.
"Playing marbles every day at school until my thumb was sore.
"Playing in grandma's attic with my cousins and dressing up in old clothes while looking through chests for treasure.
He adds, "The good old days were so good because we had to use our imagination to amuse ourselves."
Veranda days
"I have resisted your porch discussion until now," says Jack Dale Shaffer.
"I was born and raised on Homestead Plantation in Transylvania (East Carroll Parish) and lived in Homestead House, built in 1808.
"The structure across the front and southwest side of the house was called the veranda. You could sit somewhere on the veranda and catch a breeze in the hot Delta summers.
"The home burned in 1948 and we moved to town (Lake Providence). I never heard the term again. I guess verandas went away along with ice picks, churchkeys and penny candy!"
Porch as stage
"On the subject of porch vs. gallery, I prefer gallery — it sounds so Old World.
"However, my friend Dr. Jocelyn Hazelwood Donlon has written a book on the subject titled 'Swinging In Place: Porch Life in Southern Culture.'
“The porch, she reveals, is not a simple place after all, but a stage for many social dramas. She uses literature, folklore, oral histories, and photographs to show how Southerners have used the porch to negotiate public and private boundaries, in ways so embedded in custom that they often go unrecognized.”
Some pet
Another nutria story, from George Helmer, of Lafayette:
"My wife and were living at the LSU married students' apartments on Nicholson Drive in the mid 1970s.
"Late one Saturday night as we were getting ready for bed there was a knock on our door. Standing there was a young woman who asked if she could check in our airwell for her pet nutria that had fallen from her upstairs apartment.
"Cautiously, we let her in. She went to the airwell calling for 'Newty.' She found her Newty, which she was watching for her brother.
"She disappeared into the night, and we never saw her or Newty again."
The dog counts
Vali Talbot, of New Orleans, says, "When my children were young, one of our favorite camping spots was in the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks.
"We knew we had arrived when we passed the small settlement of Booger Hollow and their welcome sign: 'Booger Hollow, Population 7 and 1 coon dog.’ ”
Special People Dept.
- Frances "Mrs. Rose" Rosevally, of Covington, celebrates her 98th birthday Saturday, April 8.
- Boo and Brenda Derouen, of New Iberia, celebrate their 56th anniversary Sunday, April 9.
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I always admire guys who think quickly to avoid marital discord. For instance:
Peg Usner, of Mandeville, says, "My husband, Mark, is spending more time at home, anticipating retirement.
"As I complete tasks around the house he watches me carefully.
"I'm thinking, 'As soon as he sees what I am doing, he'll jump right in to lend a hand.'
"I thought his response would be to rush over this morning as I was nearly finished struggling with the cans of dog food in the delivery box.
"Instead, he says, still seated, 'I could help you with that.'
"I said, 'Why? You usually just like to watch me.'
"His reply: 'Well, you are so beautiful!’ ” | 2023-04-06T20:53:08+00:00 | theadvocate.com | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/smiley_anders/smiley-when-the-living-was-easy-for-kids/article_0faddd50-d3cf-11ed-b401-d7f20febe0f0.html |
Roblox and Discord are the latest targets in a wave of lawsuits over social media addiction, in a case alleging an 11-year-old girl was exploited by a sexual predator while playing online video games.
The girl became acquainted with adult men through Roblox and Discord’s direct messaging services, which she thought had safeguards protecting her, according to a statement by her lawyers at the Seattle-based Social Media Victims Law Center who have brought numerous other addiction cases.
Wednesday’s complaint in state court in San Francisco also blames Snap and Meta for the girl’s mental health difficulties and suicide attempts.
“These men sexually and financially exploited her,” the group said. “They also introduced her to the social media platforms Instagram and Snapchat, to which she became addicted.”
Meta declined to comment on the suit. Roblox, Discord and Snap didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
Meta and Snap have previously said they’re working to protect their youngest users, including by offering resources on mental health topics and improving safeguards to stop the spread of harmful content.
More than 80 lawsuits have been filed this year against Meta, Snap, ByteDance Inc.’s TikTok, and Google centering on claims from adolescents and young adults that they’ve suffered anxiety, depression, eating disorders and sleeplessness after getting hooked on social media. In at least seven cases, the plaintiffs are the parents of children who’ve died by suicide.
Discord is a gaming chat app that has 150 million monthly active users. Popular with young people, Discord was known as a sort of wild-west space online. The company beefed up its moderation efforts over the past two years. In 2022, at least a half-dozen cases involving child sex abuse material or grooming children cited Discord, according to a Bloomberg search of Justice Department records.
Roblox is a gaming platform with over 203 million monthly active users, many of whom are children. Young players have been introduced to extremists on the platform, who may take conversations elsewhere online like Discord or Skype. Roblox has robust moderation efforts, which include scanning text chat for inappropriate words as well as every virtual image uploaded to the game.
The girl in the lawsuit, who’s identified only by the initials S.U., and her family are seeking to hold the social media companies financially responsible for the harms they allegedly caused. The family also wants a court order directing the platforms to make their products safer, which the Social Media Victims Law Center said can be done through existing technologies and at minimal time and expense for the companies.
S.U. said soon after she got an iPad for Christmas at age 10, a man named Charles “befriended” her on Roblox and encouraged her to drink alcohol and take prescription drugs.
Later, encouraged by the men she met on Roblox and Discord, S.U. opened Instagram and Snapchat accounts, initially hiding them from her mother, according to the complaint.
While she wasn’t yet 13 — the minimum age for accounts on Instagram and Snap under their terms of service — S.U. became addicted to the platforms to the point that she would sneak online in the middle of the night, leading her to become sleep-deprived, according to the complaint.
In 2020, S.U. says she fell victim to a Roblox user named Matthew, a 22-year-old from Missouri who convinced her to send sexually explicit images, which he allegedly sold online.
S.U. relied heavily on Snapchat’s “My Eyes Only” feature to hide what was happening from her mother, who continued to monitor S.U.’s social media use but didn’t know about My Eyes Only, according to the complaint.
She tried to take her own life in July 2020 and again in August 2020, and her parents went more than $10,000 into debt in 2021 from expenses related to her mental health crises, according to the complaint.
The case is C.U. and S.U. v. Meta Platforms Inc., California Superior Court, San Francisco County. | 2022-10-06T01:22:46+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/roblox-discord-sued-over-girls-sexual-financial-exploitation/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un boasted that a recently tested intercontinental ballistic missile is another “reliable and maximum-capacity” weapon to contain U.S. military threats, state media reported Saturday. The United States responded to the North’s weapons launch by flying supersonic bombers in a show of force.
The North’s Korean Central News Agency said Kim oversaw the launch of the Hwasong-17 missile, a day after its neighbors said they had detected the launch of an ICBM that showed a potential to reach anywhere in the United States.
KCNA said Kim observed the launch with his wife Ri Sol Ju and their “beloved daughter” as well as senior officials. State media photos showed Kim walking hand-in-hand with his daughter, who was clad in a white coat, together watching a huge missile loaded on a launch truck. It’s the first time for North Korea to publish the photo of Kim’s daughter. Observers say Kim observing a weapons launch with his family suggests that he is emboldened by his advancing nuclear program.
Friday’s launch was part of the North’s ongoing barrage of missile tests that are seen as an attempt to expand its arsenal and boost its leverage in future diplomacy. Some foreign experts said the Hwasong-17 missile is still under development but is the North’s longest-range ballistic weapon designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads to defeat U.S. missile defense systems.
KCNA said the missile fired from Pyongyang International Airport traveled up to a maximum altitude of about 6,040 kilometers (3,750 miles) and flew a distance of about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) before it landed on the preset area in international waters off the country’s east coast.
“The test-fire clearly proved the reliability of the new major strategic weapon system to be representative of (North Korea’s) strategic forces and its powerful combat performance as the strongest strategic weapon in the world,” KCNA said.
“Kim Jong Un solemnly declared that if the enemies continue to pose threats to (North Korea), frequently introducing nuclear strike means, our party and government will resolutely react to nukes with nuclear weapons and to total confrontation with all-out confrontation,” KCNA said.
Kim’s statement suggests North Korea will continue its testing activities as the United States is pushing to bolster its security commitment to its allies South Korea and Japan. There are concerns that North Korea could soon conduct its first nuclear test in five years.
U.S. B-1B bombers took part in separate joint exercises Saturday with South Korean and Japanese warplanes in response to the North Korean ICBM launch. South Korean and Japanese officials said their respective drills with the U.S. bombers reaffirmed their combined defense postures.
North Korea is sensitive to the deployment of U.S. B-1B bombers because they’re capable of carrying a huge payload of conventional weapons. Earlier this month, the U.S. sent B-1B bombers streaking over South Korea as part of exercises, in the bombers’ first such flyover in five years.
On Friday, the U.S. military held separate aerial drills with South Korean and Japanese forces. South Korea’s military said it also staged its own exercises Friday simulating aerial strikes on North Korean mobile missile launchers.
The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting for Monday morning on North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch at Japan’s request. But it’s unclear if it can slap fresh sanctions on North Korea because China and Russia, two of the council’s veto-wielding members, opposed the United States and allies’ moves to toughen sanctions on the North over its banned tests of ballistic missiles earlier this year.
U.S. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson condemned Friday’s launch and said the United States will take “all necessary measures” to guarantee the safety of its territory and South Korea and Japan. Vice President Kamala Harris separately met with the leaders of those countries and of Australia, Canada and New Zealand who were attending a regional forum in Bangkok to discuss a joint response to North Korea.
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said Friday that depending on the weight of a potential warhead, the missile had a range exceeding 15,000 kilometers (9,320 miles), “in which case it could cover the entire mainland United States.”
The North’s nuclear and missile arsenals are shrouded in secrecy. Some experts say North Korea is still years away from possessing a functioning nuclear missile, saying it has yet to prove technologies to ensure that warheads survive the harsh conditions of atmospheric reentry. But others say North Korea has likely already acquired such capacities given the number of years spent on its nuclear program.
In recent months, North Korea has performed dozens of shorter-range missile tests that it called simulations of nuclear attacks on South Korean and U.S. targets. North Korea said its tests were aimed at issuing a warning to the United States and South Korea over their military training that the North views as an invasion rehearsal. Seoul and Washington have said their regular exercises are defensive in nature.
North Korea halted weapons launches for about a week before it fired a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday. Before that launch, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui threatened to launch “fiercer” military responses to steps by the U.S. to bolster its security commitment to South Korea and Japan.
U.S. President Joe Biden met with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts Nov. 13 on the sidelines of a regional gathering in Cambodia, issuing a joint statement that strongly condemned North Korea’s recent missile tests and agreed to work together to strengthen deterrence. Biden reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend South Korea and Japan with a full range of capabilities, including nuclear weapons.
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Associated Press writer Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report. | 2022-11-19T19:02:05+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-kim-says-icbm-test-proves-capacity-to-contain-us-threats/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A persistently low inventory of homes on the market held back U.S. home sales again in April, even as the national median sale price posted its biggest annual drop in 11 years.
Existing home sales fell 3.4% in April from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.28 million, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. That’s slightly below what economists were expecting, according to FactSet.
Sales sank 23.2% compared with April last year. The annual drop was steepest in markets across the Western part of the country, where sales plunged more than 30% from a year earlier.
The national median home price slipped 1.7% from April last year to $388,800, the NAR said. While modest, the year-over-year decline is the biggest since January 2012, the tail end of a a multiyear slide in home prices after the mid-2000s housing bubble burst.
The latest housing market figures are more evidence that even with prices easing back after rising for more than a decade many would-be homebuyers remain frustrated by a stubbornly low supply of homes for sale and elevated borrowing costs.
“We have a very strange dynamic,” said Lawrence Yun, the NAR’s chief economist. “Sales are down, even prices are down, yet multiple offers are happening on at least one-third of the properties (that) have been sold above their list price.”
The U.S. housing market has yet to emerge from a slump that started a little more than a year ago, when the average rate on a 30-year mortgage began to climb from ultra-low levels, eventually doubling to just over 7% by the fall. When mortgage rates rise they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for homebuyers on top of already high home prices.
That benchmark home loan rate tends to track the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, which rose sharply last year as bond investors reacted to the Federal Reserve aggressively hiking its main borrowing rate — the central bank’s main tool against four-decade high inflation.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbed to 6.7% in early March, which likely hurt sales in April, as a lag of a month or two usually exists between a signed contract and a completed home sale.
Mortgage rates have mostly edged lower since that early March spike. The average rate on a 30-year home loan rose to 6.39% this week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. A year ago it averaged 5.25%.
“Right now, home sales are just bouncing a little higher or a little lower, depending upon the movement of the mortgage rates,” said Yun.
The elevated rates and low for-sale inventory have forced many would-be homebuyers to the sidelines during the past year, resulting in a lackluster start to the spring homebuying season.
Through the first four months of 2023, existing home sales are running about 27% below the pace in the same stretch last year. Sales are down 33% from their most recent peak in January 2022, the NAR said.
The shortage of homes for sale has kept the market competitive, driving bidding wars in many places, especially for the most affordable homes.
The combination of high borrowing costs and intense competition for the most affordable homes on the market is keeping many first-time buyers on the sidelines. They accounted for 29% of home sales last month, up from 28% in March.
All told, there were 1.04 million homes on the market by the end of April, up 7.2% from the previous month and up 1% from April last year, the NAR said. That’s still well below pre-pandemic levels. Consider, in April 2019 there were 1.8 million homes on the market.
That amounts to a 2.9-month supply at the current sales pace, an improvement over the 2.6-months in March and 2.2 months a year ago. Still, in a more balanced market between buyers and sellers, there is a 5- to 6-month supply.
“If we had more inventory more sales could get done,” Yun said. | 2023-05-19T10:46:41+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/ap-looking-for-a-house-high-mortgages-few-homes-lead-to-biggest-annual-price-drop-in-11-years/ |
Russian attacks on Ukraine reported; tank training to start
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials said Thursday that Russia launched a wave of missile and self-exploding drone attacks on the country.
Air raid sirens wailed nationwide. There were no immediate reports of the targets, but Kyiv’s mayor said a Russian missile strike killed one person, the first death from an attack in the capital since New Year’s Eve. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said two other people were injured in the strike.
The head of the Kyiv city administration said 15 cruise missiles were shot down. Serhii Popko said the missiles were fired “in the direction of Kyiv” but did not clarify if the capital itself was a target.
Odesa regional governor Maksym Marchenko reported that several facilities of energy infrastructure were damaged not just in the Odesa region, but other regions of Ukraine. That caused “significant problems with electricity supply.”
The attacks came after Germany and the United States announced Wednesday that they will send advanced battle tanks to Ukraine, offering what one expert called an “armored punching force” to help Kyiv break combat stalemates as the Russian invasion enters its 12th month.
Germany said it would supply Ukraine with dozens of Leopard 2 tanks from European countries, while the U.S. said it share Abrams M1 tanks.
Training for Ukrainian troops will begin in the coming days. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Ukrainian crews will start their training on German-made Marders, which are infantry fighting vehicles, and training on the heavier Leopard 2 tanks would start “a little later.”
“In any case, the aim with the Leopards is to have the first company in Ukraine by the end of March, beginning of April,” Pistorius added. “I can’t say the precise day.”
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This story has been corrected to show Ukrainian troops will start their training on Marders, not Leopard 2 tanks.
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By SAM METZ and LINDSAY WHITEHURST
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sen. Mike Lee won Utah’s Republican primary Tuesday, brushing off attacks from two challengers who criticized him for his unwavering loyalty to former President Donald Trump and uncompromising lawmaking style.
Lee handily defeated two well-funded opponents who didn’t vote for Trump and attempted to appeal to voters disillusioned with the direction of the Republican Party. They tried to frame Lee as a divisive politician who cares less about governing than he does television appearances and his allegiance to Trump.
Lee deflected any GOP critiques in his victory speech, instead looking ahead to the November election where he’ll face off against independent conservative Evan McMullin.
“Now that this primary is over my hope and my expectation is that Republicans will do what we do best … let’s come together,” Lee said. Days after the decision overturning Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion, he also framed his victory as a “choice to embrace the inalienable right to life and Utah’s values.”
The second-term Republican now faces McMullin, who ran for president as a conservative alternative to Trump in 2016. He received more than one-fifth of the vote in Utah, where voters tend to be uncomfortable with Trump-style politics. McMullin left the GOP after Trump’s ascendance and won backing from the state Democratic Party this year. He has kept pace in campaign contributions with Lee in this year’s Senate race.
Lee supporters gathered Tuesday at an event with about 100 people, many wearing shirts saying “I like Mike” while country music played and conservative commentator Glenn Beck spoke.
A montage played on a projector splicing together images of families and children with assault-style rifles, sunsets, clouds and the kind of single family homes that Lee has proposed to build on rural federal land he wants to privatize.
On the campaign trail, former state lawmaker Becky Edwards and political operative Ally Isom called Lee an obstructionist and drew attention to the leak of post-election text messages he sent to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. The messages, they said, showed his early involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Lee encouraged Trump advisers to embrace discredited attorney Sidney Powell and later referenced his discussions with lawmakers in battleground states about appointing competing slates of electors to act contrary to the results, the messages showed.
Lee has responded to criticisms saying that he merely encouraged Trump’s team explore available legal avenues, noting that he ultimately voted to certify the results on January 6, 2021. He’s mostly remained above the fray and not responded to other intraparty attacks, instead focusing on tried-and-true rhetoric about the U.S. constitution and criticisms of federal overreach.
Isom positioned herself as a conservative alternative to Lee, agreeing with his positions on most issues but disapproving of his uncompromising approach. Edwards staked out more moderate positions, rebuking Trump for continuing to spread disproven claims of 2020 election fraud and saying she disagrees with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
This contested primary was a drastic departure from Lee’s first reelection campaign in 2016. That year, no primary challengers came forward to challenge him in arch-conservative Utah, after the one-time Tea Party insurgent successfully consolidated support from both grassroots conservatives and establishment Republicans.
Lee remains overwhelmingly popular among party activists, but there are some rumblings of dissatisfaction among both Republican insiders and the party’s overall electorate. Many have publicly taken issue with his willingness to shut down the federal government and be the Senate’s lone “no vote” on proposed policies.
And this year, McMullin convinced the state’s outnumbered Democrats to eschew a nominee from their party and get behind him instead, hoping that consolidating support from Democrats, independents and disillusioned Republicans could help unseat Lee.
The race should test the extent to which criticisms of divisiveness and the increasingly polarized state of politics resonate in the state where the predominant faith is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the political culture is rigorously polite.
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Which Planet Dog toy is best?
A Planet Dog toy is one of the best ways to keep your pet mentally stimulated, slow down a fast eater and even help with separation anxiety. The non-toxic, American-made brand offers toys designed to be durable, made with peppermint oil for added flavor and comes with a 100% guarantee. If you are looking for “the world’s best dog ball,” the Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a Planet Dog toy
Helps with separation anxiety
If your dog has separation anxiety, you should consider giving them a dog toy that doubles as a treat dispenser. Not only will it satisfy your pet’s need to chew, but it will also keep them busy as they try to dislodge the treats from inside the toy.
Provides mental stimulation
A dog toy is one of the best ways to ensure your four-legged friend gets enough exercise. They provide a fun game of fetch, but they can also provide the mental stimulation needed for a healthy dog. A dog toy is a great way to keep your pet busy for hours as your pet chases a ball, tries to release some treats embedded in the toy or enjoys it as a chew toy.
Slows down a fast eater
If your dog is a fast eater, a dog toy stuffed with their food is a great way to slow them down. Opt for one that has multiple areas on the ball for you to fill with their favorite food or afternoon snack. When your dog has uncovered all of their pet food, you can continue to add more kibble until they meet their daily allowance.
What to look for in a quality Planet Dog toy
Stuffed toy
A Planet Dog toy can double as a treat dispenser. If you want to keep your pet busy when you are not at home or provide some mental stimulation during interactive playtime, a stuffed toy will provide hours of enjoyment.
Chew toy
Dogs have an innate need to chew, so to satisfy their urge, a chew toy will help to keep your pet busy and allow them to chew on something designed specifically for them. It is always best to supervise your dog to ensure small pieces do not break off, posing a potential choking hazard with every chew toy.
Fetch toy
There is nothing quite like a fun game of fetch between you and your pooch. You should find a durable ball that will be soft on their gums and teeth while playing catch and can clean their teeth of food and plaque buildup when they enjoy chewing time on their own.
How much you can expect to spend on a Planet Dog toy
The cost of a Planet Dog toy varies with size and type of toy. You can find one for as cheap as $5 for a chew dog toy to one that is nearly $20 that can double as a treat dispenser.
Planet Dog toy FAQ
Are Planet Dog toys durable?
A. Planet Dog toys are extremely durable even for the most aggressive chewers, but it is always important to supervise playtime with your pet to ensure no pieces break off that they could ingest.
What can I use to stuff my dog toy?
A. You can fill your dog’s toy with everything from kibble and treats to peanut butter and spray cheese. You can give the toy to your dog to enjoy for solo playtime, or you can hide it for interactive play. Whatever you choose to fill your dog toy with, be sure it is stuffed loosely with a treat sticking out to pique their interest.
What’s the best Planet Dog toy to buy?
Top Planet Dog toy
What you need to know: This dog toy is made of durable, recycled material that you can use for a fun game of fetch as well as solo playtime as your dog tries to release their favorite treats that can be stuffed into the hole.
What you’ll love: The natural mint flavor offers an appealing taste for your dog, and the ball is available in three different sizes. Made with food-safe material, Planet Dog’s toys are also BPA-free.
What you should consider: While it is durable, this dog ball comes at a higher price point.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy
Top Planet Dog toy for the money
Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Diamond Plate Double-Tuff Ball
What you need to know: Whether you want to enjoy a game of toss or tug-of-war with your four-legged friend, this rugged ball will keep your pet busy for hours.
What you’ll love: This durable toy comes in two different sizes and is available in two different colors. Made with non-toxic material, this bouncy toy is designed not only for mental stimulation but the durable material is geared for aggressive chewers.
What you should consider: Some reviewers have said their dog was able to destroy the ball.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy
Worth checking out
Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Guru Treat Dispensing Dog Chew Toy
What you need to know: Designed for light to medium chewing small breed dogs, this durable chew toy is gentle on your pet’s gums and made to last.
What you’ll love: There are two different colors available for this dog ball that doubles as a treat dispenser. You can stuff treats in the five different openings for fun, interactive play that is mentally stimulating for your pet.
What you should consider: This dog toy is not designed for large dogs or aggressive chewers.
Where to buy: Sold by Chewy
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A search of a Carroll County home uncovered nearly two pounds of marijuana, four ounces of meth and multiple pieces of drug paraphernalia, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
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(WTRF/NEXSTAR) – Passengers flying with Spirit Airlines erupted in applause after a nurse helped save a baby who stopped breathing on a recent flight, video from the plane shows.
The incident, which unfolded on a flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando, was first reported by Ian Cassette, a meteorologist for Orlando news outlet WOFL. Cassette was also a passenger on the flight, where he captured video of the relieved passengers.
On Twitter, Cassette explained that the 3-month-old baby’s parents were “terrified” when the child stopped breathing. Luckily, nurse Tamara Panzino was also on the flight, and reportedly massaged the baby’s chest and legs until she started breathing again, according to WOFL.
In the video, the baby can even be seen smiling after the incident.
“We thank our crew and Guest for the quick response,” a representative for Spirit Airlines said in a statement shared with Nexstar.
“Our Flight Attendants are trained to respond to medical emergencies onboard and utilize several resources, including communicating with our designated on-call medical professionals on the ground, using onboard medical kits, and receiving assistance from credentialed medical professionals traveling on the flight.”
It’s unclear what caused the infant to stop breathing, though her parents indicated that they had never experienced any similar incidents in the past, according to Cassette. | 2022-09-10T18:17:01+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national-news/nurse-on-spirit-airlines-flight-helps-save-baby-who-stopped-breathing/ |
A police killing caught on video. Protests and rioting fueled by long-simmering tensions over law enforcement treatment of minorities. Demands for accountability.
The events in France following the death of a 17-year-old shot by police in a Paris suburb are drawing parallels to the racial reckoning in the U.S. spurred by the killings of George Floyd and other people of color at the hands of law enforcement.
Despite the differences between the two countries’ cultures, police forces and communities, the shooting in France and the outcry that erupted there this week laid bare how the U.S. is not alone in its struggles with systemic racism and police brutality.
“These are things that happen when you’re French but with foreign roots. We’re not considered French, and they only look at the color of our skin, where we come from, even if we were born in France,” said Tracy Ladji, an activist with SOS Racisme. “Racism within the police kills, and way too many of them embrace far-right ideas so … this has to stop.”
In an editorial published this week, the French newspaper Le Monde wrote that the recent events “are reminiscent” of Floyd’s 2020 killing by a white Minneapolis police officer that spurred months of unrest in the U.S. and internationally, including in Paris.
“This act was committed by a law enforcement officer, was filmed and broadcast almost live and involved an emblematic representative of a socially discriminated category,” the newspaper wrote.
The French teen, identified only as Nahel, was shot during a traffic stop Tuesday in the Paris suburb of Nanterre. Video showed two officers at the window of the car, one with his gun pointed at the driver. As the teenager pulled forward, the officer fired once through the windshield.
Nahel’s grandmother, who was not identified by name, told Algerian television Ennahar TV that her family has roots in Algeria.
Preliminary charges of voluntary homicide were filed against the officer accused of pulling the trigger, though that has done little to quell the rioting that has spread across the country and led to hundreds of arrests. The officer said he feared he and his colleague or someone else could be hit by the car as Nahel attempted to flee, a prosecutor has said.
Officials have not disclosed the race of the officer. His lawyer said he did what he thought was necessary in the moment. Speaking on French TV channel BFMTV, the lawyer said the officer is “devastated,” adding that “he really didn’t want to kill.”
Nahel’s mother, identified only as Mounia M., told France 5 television she’s not angry at the police in general. She’s angry at the officer who killed her only child.
“He saw an Arab-looking little kid. He wanted to take his life,” she said.
Police shootings in France are significantly less common than in the U.S. but have been on the rise since 2017. Several experts believe that correlates with a law loosening restrictions on when officers can use lethal force against drivers after a series of terrorist attacks using vehicles.
Officers can shoot at a vehicle when a driver fails to comply with an order and when a driver’s actions are likely to endanger their lives or those of others. French police have also been regularly criticized for their violent tactics.
Unlike the U.S., France does not keep any data on race and ethnicity as part of its doctrine of colorblind universalism — an approach purporting to see everyone as equal citizens. Critics say that doctrine has masked generations of systemic racism.
“I can’t think of a country in Europe that has more longstanding or pernicious problems of police racism, brutality and impunity,” Paul Hirschfield, director of the criminal justice program at Rutgers University, said of France. Hirschfield has published multiple papers comparing policing practices and killings in America to those in other countries.
Experts said the video of the shooting — which appeared to contradict initial statements from police that the teen was driving toward the officer — pushed leaders to quickly condemn the killing. French President Emmanuel Macron called the shooting “inexcusable” even before charges were filed against the officer.
That’s nothing new for Americans, who even before the excruciating footage of George Floyd’s death under a Minneapolis police officer’s knee had seen many videos of violent police encounters that were often taken by witnesses and at times contradicted the initial statements of police.
“I’ve never seen a case where the interior minister was so quick to condemn a shooting. In previous killings, there was unrest, but there was no video. It changes everything,” Hirschfield said.
Police in France typically go through training that runs for about 10 months, which is long compared with many U.S. cities, but one of the shortest training requirements in Europe.
However, experts said they did not believe French police receive training that is equivalent to the implicit bias training required of many U.S. police officers as an effort to improve policing in diverse communities, though many U.S. critics have questioned the training’s effectiveness.
France and other European countries have growing African, Arab and Asian populations.
“If you are in a country with a colonial past, it carries a stigma. And if that is painful enough that you can’t handle having that conversation about race, of course you aren’t going to have relevant training for officers,” Stacie Keesee, co-founder of the Center for Policing Equity, who serves on the United Nations’ International Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement.
Bertrand Cavallier, the former commander of France’s national gendarmerie training school, said French law enforcement should not be judged by the actions of one officer.
“This is the case of a police officer who made a mistake and didn’t have to do it. But he was arrested, and that, I think, should be a clear message concerning the will of the government,” he said.
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Associated Press writers Alex Turnbull and Jeffrey Schaeffer in Nanterre, France, contributed to this report. | 2023-07-01T20:06:41+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/ap-shooting-in-france-shows-us-is-not-alone-in-struggles-with-racism-police-brutality/ |
Dolphins (3-2) vs. Minnesota Vikings (4-1), Sunday, 1 p.m., FOX
Latest line: Vikings are favored by 3 1/2 points; over/under is 42.
Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season record: 3-2): Dolphins 24, Vikings 20
Yes, the Vikings are 4-1, but they’ve beaten up on a couple of NFC North patsies in Detroit and Chicago and their only opponents with a winning record is 3-2 Green Bay. Kirk Cousins is just good enough to make you concerned about their offense, but it averages 23 points a game — exactly like the Dolphins. It goes without saying the status of Tua Tagovailoa or Teddy Bridgewater matters here, although Skylar Thompson is expected to get the starting nod.
Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season record: 1-4): Vikings 27, Dolphins 24
This is largely based on the Dolphins’ injury situation. Their depth is being tested in many areas, but the biggest issue is the cornerback situation, which has a huge bearing on the entire defense. It’s also a major question how rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will fare in his first NFL start.
David Furones, Dolphins Writer (Season record: 3-2): Vikings 30, Dolphins 20
It appears Miami will remain with third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson against the Vikings as Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater remain in concussion protocol. The Dolphins are also trying to bring several star players back from injury in Xavien Howard, Terron Armstead and Tyreek Hill. The Vikings are off to a strong 4-1 start. Dalvin Cook could be in for a big game back in his hometown, and Justin Jefferson might feast on a banged-up Dolphins secondary.
Kathy Laughlin, Sports Editor (Season record: 3-2): Vikings 34, Dolphins 20
The Dolphins seem to be in a downward spiral, and facing Minnesota isn’t going to help them pull out of it. The Vikings’ only loss has been to the undefeated Eagles, and they are clicking on many levels. The Dolphins’ dismal fourth quarter last week makes it hard to pick Miami, regardless of who starts at quarterback. Miami’s defense needs to get back on track.
Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor (Season record: 2-3): Vikings 27, Dolphins 17
While Tua Tagovailoa inched closer to returning, rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will start against the Vikings as Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater remain in concussion protocol. If Bridgewater is cleared to return this week, he will back up Thompson against Minnesota. But a third-string QB making his first NFL start doesn’t bode well against the division-leading Vikings. Veteran Kirk Cousins certainly gets the nod in this matchup.
Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor (Season record: 2-3): Vikings 27, Dolphins 20
The Dolphins are getting buried by injuries, and the Vikings while not having looked impressive doing it, are 4-1 and leading the NFC North. If the Dolphins’ top two cornerbacks to cover Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen are Nik Needham and Kader Kohou, the Dolphins may need at least a half-dozen sacks to survive. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, though, has been sacked more than three times only once in his past two-dozen games.
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Officials: Man admits to shooting strangers he believed were involved in ‘prior criminal activity’
MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — Police in Arizona arrested a 65-year-old man after they said he shot and killed a woman and injured her son in the parking lot of a store on Monday.
Police said the suspect, Kenneth Montgomery, and the victims did not know each other.
Around 9:30 a.m. Monday, police said they were called by 27-year-old Albert Leotta, who reported that he and his mother, 61-year-old Antoinette Leotta, had been shot in the parking lot of a Hobby Lobby store. Officials said Albert Leotta and his mother were in two separate vehicles parked next to each other when the shooting happened.
Medics took Antoinette Leotta out of her vehicle and pronounced her dead. Albert Leotta was taken to a hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds he suffered to both legs, according to police.
Police said Montgomery drove away before police arrived. Officers gathered information from witnesses about Montgomery and the description of his pickup truck.
About two hours after the shooting, court documents obtained by AZFamily said officers found Montgomery reportedly climbing into the bed of a stranger’s pickup truck at another location and arrested him. Officers then located Montgomery’s truck where they said they found a bloody handgun on the dashboard.
According to documents, Montgomery admitted to buying ammunition shortly before the shooting and then going to the parking lot where he sought out two cars he “thought were involved in prior criminal activity.” He reportedly told investigators he parked his truck in front of the victims’ vehicles and “unloaded” his gun, firing all of the bullets he had loaded in the gun. Officers corroborated the story with 10 case shellings found at the scene.
When investigators asked if he intended to kill the two victims, Montgomery reportedly responded with, “G**d*** right. Anybody would have.” Officials also said he did not feel guilty after deciding to shoot them earlier that morning, despite there being no connection between himself and the two.
Montgomery was booked into the Maricopa County jail on various charges including second-degree murder and aggravated assault. He’s being held on a $1,000,000 bond.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Judge Janet Protasiewicz wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, giving liberals majority with fate of abortion law looming.
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HONG KONG, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CM Energy Tech Co., Ltd. ("Company", Stock Code 206.HK), a leading energy technology company, announced its 2022 audited financial results today: Revenue increased to USD 113 million or 98% growth compared to that in 2021. Net profit attributed to shareholders increased 180% to approx. USD 26 million for the same period. The revenue growth is mainly contributed by its renewable business sector, accounting for 43% of the total revenue. Due to the healthy cash flow, the Company also plans to declare dividends to its shareholders that subject to the approval of AGM.
Despite the challenges and difficulties with the global pandemic, the Company achieved record high growth largely due to successful execution of its transitioning strategics implemented a few years ago to align growth with the vast potential of renewable energy needs. By leveraging its experiences and the technologies accumulated in the last 20+ years, the Company has successfully developed technologies and supplied them to the offshore wind market, including its 1600 ton crane, jacking system, and control and drive system for wind turbine installation vessel ("WTIV"), gang way for the service vessel ("SOV") as well as the tensioning system for deep water floating wind turbines. At the same time, the Company is actively developing technologies for the green hydrogen sector to deepen its earning base from future sustainable green energy.
"CM Energy's vision is to become a leading green energy technology company in the world. Our success in the renewables sector and the 2022 performance is a testament of our energy transition strategy", said Mr. Yu Zhiliang, the newly appointed Chairman, CEO and Executive Director of the Company. "In addition to the offshore wind, we have also strategically positioned ourselves in the green hydrogen sector, including electrolysors for green hydrogen production, hydrogen refilling technologies and other green energy technologies development. These will support a more rapid growth in the future because of the magnitude of the unaddressed markets in the renewable energy world", added by Mr. Yu.
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By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer
Harry Kane broke Tottenham’s all-time scoring record with a goal — his 267th for the club — that will have been celebrated almost as jubilantly by the other team in north London.
The England captain’s milestone strike earned Tottenham a 1-0 win Sunday over Manchester City, which was looking for a victory to trim the gap to Premier League leader Arsenal to two points.
In the end, Arsenal wasn’t punished for losing 1-0 at Everton on Saturday — and maybe that’s no surprise. After all, City now hasn’t won, or even scored, in five games at Tottenham’s new stadium in either the Premier League or the Champions League.
Even the absence of Tottenham manager Antonio Conte, recovering in his native Italy after having his gallbladder removed this week, couldn’t change the narrative around this particular fixture.
Kane swept home the winner in the 15th minute after Pierre-Emile Højbjerg intercepted a pass out from the back by City midfielder Rodri and set up the striker to score his 200th Premier League goal. Only two other players — Alan Shearer (260) and Wayne Rooney (208) — have reached that figure.
Kane broke the tie for all-time Tottenham goals he had with the late Jimmy Greaves, who played for the club from 1961-70.
City was the architect of its own downfall for the goal, just as it was when conceding two sloppy first-half goals against Tottenham last month before rallying for a 4-2 win at Etihad Stadium.
This time, there was no comeback despite a second-half resurgence sparked by the introduction of Kevin De Bruyne, who was benched for the second straight game against Tottenham, and the 87th-minute sending-off of Cristian Romero for a second yellow card.
City lost for the fourth time this season in the league and stayed five points behind Arsenal, which has a game in hand as it bids for a first top-flight title since 2004.
Fifth-place Tottenham moved a point behind fourth-place Newcastle in the race for Champions League qualification.
NAVAS DEBUT
Keylor Navas swapped a contender for the Champions League for a relegation candidate in the Premier League. He immediately looked at home.
The Costa Rica goalkeeper made a string of great saves on his debut for Forest in its 1-0 win over Leeds that moved the team six points clear of the relegation zone.
“Outstanding and composed,” Forest manager Steve Cooper said of the three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, who moved from Paris Saint-Germain this week. “The obvious talking points are the saves, and rightly so, he deserves all the credit for that, but I loved his composure and game management and decision-making.”
Brennan Johnson scored the 14th-minute winner for Forest, which has won three of its last four league games and is up to 13th.
Leeds is in 17th place in the 20-team league and only out of the relegation positions on goal difference.
AMERICAN INFLUENCE
U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie came on for his debut for Leeds as a second-half substitute and played alongside international teammate Tyler Adams.
With Brenden Aaronson also in the squad, Leeds became the first team to have three U.S. internationals play in the same season in the Premier League since 2012-13, when Stoke had Geoff Cameron, Brek Shea and Maurice Edu.
Leeds manager Jesse Marsch is another American at the club and knows he is under pressure ahead of a match at Manchester United on Wednesday, which is Leeds’ game in hand.
“I have to find a way of turning good performances more into winning because that’s exactly where we are and have been for a little while,” Marsch said.
“I understand the frustration and doubts. Internally, we have belief here. We do.”
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I crouched onto the damp grass and picked at the weeds sprouting around my dad’s headstone. I struggled for the words — and the courage — to tell him what I couldn’t in his living years. I had flown thousands of miles to Sacramento to visit my dead father and reveal the secret I have held close for most of my 57 years.
In life, my father wasn’t the type of man who had heart-to-heart talks with his children. And I’m not the type to confide his deepest-held emotions with family, not even with my closest siblings. I held my deepest torments tight inside me.
I stammered as I spoke to his grave. It took a half hour before I could utter a complete sentence as I continued pulling weeds and rearranging the flowers I brought him. “Daddy, I gotta tell you something. I wanted to tell you this for a long time.”
In a halting and hushed voice, in case the breeze carried my secret to eavesdropping ears, I broke the news to my father, dead 24 years:
“Dad, I’m gay.”
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I am the eighth of nine children, the bookish one who did well in grade school without trying. We were from a working-class, maybe even impoverished family. My dad milked cows at a corporate dairy on the other side of the Ko’olau Mountains from Diamond Head. Our house was among about a dozen in an enclave of mostly immigrant families adjacent to cow pastures. My mother worked at hotels in Waikiki.
I didn’t have many friends outside my dairy farm community. I liked spending time alone, sometimes building tree houses at the foot of the nearby mountain. I often roamed the pastures or hiked alone among the trees, or walked along a creek to scoop out guppies and crayfish.
There are certainly out gay people in my culture. But the visible ones are often jesters to be laughed at. The words I grew up with to describe gay people — “bakla” in Pilipino and “mahu” in Hawaiian — were synonymous to “faggot,” derisive terms that I would never want to be called.
In Asian culture, we have been taught not to shame the family. Being gay, I thought, would have brought embarrassment and ridicule.
I knew I was attracted to other guys when I hit puberty. I tried fooling myself and others into thinking I was attracted to the opposite sex.
I remember fretting about having to get naked with other boys at my school’s communal shower after P.E., worried that somehow I’d be found out. So I would get under the spray of water quickly and towel off as fast as I could. At gatherings, I tried to be the flirtatious life of the party. But whenever a girl showed the slightest interest, I would recoil.
As a young adult, my resume was fragmented, leading some to wonder if I could hold a job. The truth was that I quit jobs I enjoyed because I was running from my sexuality. I once had a crush on another guy — a straight guy — and I quit when it became unbearable. I perpetuated my own big lie.
Coming out seemed so easy for other people, especially today’s young. I sometimes wondered how different things would have been had I came out sooner. Perhaps I would have planted roots in a community instead of jumping from job to job, hopscotching from one city to the next.
How orderly my life could have been.
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As a journalist, my job is to report the truth. Yet I had been lying all these years, purposely hiding the truth to protect myself. It was an ethical lapse that tortured me.
My journey out of the closet has taken decades. I am still sharing my truth about my sexuality — something that, before my confession to my father, I had shared with only a handful of friends.
The first friend I told took me to a gay bar across the Potomac from Washington, to help ease my coming out. I was still full of shame and awkwardness. I kept myself from making eye contact with other men. While my friend was outside having a smoke, a hand slid across my back.
“Congratulations,” the stranger told me.
“Huh? For what,” I asked.
“For having the courage to come out,” he replied.
I felt violated. How dare my friend out me to a stranger! I had lost control over my secret, even if I knew my friend was trying to be helpful. We failed to realize then that coming out would be far more complicated and onerous.
Four years passed before I told another soul.
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Holding in my secret was excruciating. It nearly took my life.
During one of my melancholy days, I took a drive through Glacier National Park in Montana to help lift my mood. I stared down sheer cliffs as my Subaru lurched up the cliff-hugging Going-to-the-Sun Road. I could feel my car drifting closer to the edge. I felt no inclination to steer back on course.
Regret filled my mind. I thought about how much simpler it would be if I started over in the afterlife.
A siren’s wail jarred me back into reality. An ambulance was speeding up the road. I would later learn that a hiker had fallen to his death. The piercing sound might have saved me from a similar fate.
After wandering the country that summer, I resolved to begin stepping out of the closet again.
One of my best friends and his wife were visiting New York City from Paris for the new year in 2018. It was time to tell Kevin, I told myself. But when the first chance came, I couldn’t go through with it.
The next day, I met a couple of buddies for drinks and dinner at a restaurant in Manhattan’s Koreatown. I hesitated to tell them, but thought I’d use the experience as practice for when I would tell Kevin.
My heart pumped. My nerves jittered to my fingertips. My knees bounced with nervousness. Looks of concern came over my friends’ faces as I tried to tell them. I could not use the word gay, and they wondered why I was in such distress.
“It’s about my sexuality.”
“That’s a relief,” one friend said. “I thought you were going tell us you had cancer.”
The next morning, I sat down with Kevin, my best friend, and told him I had something important to say.
“Remember when you asked me to be your best man?” I said. “I really wanted to tell you then, so you could change your mind.”
“What are you talking about?” he asked.
Again, I couldn’t use the word gay. Again, my knees bounced. I was sweating. My eyes turned glassy.
I saw worry in his wife’s eyes. “What’s wrong?” Kevin asked. He started guessing.
I gave him a clue.
“You’re gay?” he finally asked.
I nodded. He chuckled in relief.
“I’m sorry. It’s not funny — but is that all?”
He told me: He would have asked me to be his best man anyway.
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Most of my life, I had suffered from migraines. With my truth finally coming out, that pain has mostly disappeared.
But I still couldn’t share my secret with my siblings.
During a visit to California, I had taken a nephew aside. All these years, I had wanted to tell his mother that I was gay. But I hadn’t mustered the courage. Just days before, I nearly suffered a nervous breakdown in her car trying to tell her; I dismissed my fraying nerves to stress at work.
Upon hearing what I had to share, he asked why I hadn’t told anyone sooner. “Uncle Bobby, you could have been so much happier.”
Many months later, I would tell a younger nephew. I recalled how after a football game — he was the star quarterback — he quizzed me about my love life, or the lack thereof. He noted he never saw me introduce any women to the family, that he didn’t know me to have been dating. He wanted to know why.
So did a sister, who would later confide: “I wanted to ask, but I didn’t want to embarrass you.”
When I told her my secret just months ago, she shrugged. “I kind of figured,” she said.
I was more apprehensive about telling my two oldest sisters, twins, who were devout Roman Catholics.
I didn’t know what to expect when I started to share my secret with one of them. I was practiced and calm. I spoke to her about my depression and the medication that had helped lift me. As a nurse, she quizzed me about how I was feeling.
Then I told her the source of my many years of depression. I recounted how, not too many years before, I nearly drifted off the road to my death.
“Oh, my God,” she said. “Don’t worry about those things. God still loves you.”
Then she recommended that I hold back in telling more of my siblings. They had too many worries of their own, she said, to handle such news.
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I’ve been told I look a lot like my father. When I’m feeling sociable, I take on his personality — a backslapper, a schmoozer, a happy-go-lucky guy.
In truth, I’m more like my mother — someone who can be comfortable around others but who couldn’t always get along with them. Moody. Sometimes gruff.
I was closer to my mom than I was to my dad. Both were fiercely proud of me, even if I hadn’t achieved the dream they had for me — a family, fancy cars and wealth. I never aspired to have any of those. But they found prestige in my college education and, eventually, the profession I pursued.
My father loved reading the newspaper, watching the evening news and following politics. How proud he would have been to know that I stood just feet from a U.S. president or that I covered Congress.
Weeks before I would depart to cover the war in Iraq, we gathered in our hometown in the Philippines to fete my mother for her 80th birthday. Neither she nor any of my siblings knew I was heading into a war zone. I thought about telling her my secret — should something go awry during my assignment.
As I bid her goodbye in the Philippines, little did I know: That chance would never come again.
My mother died on Thanksgiving 2007, barely two months after her birthday, just as I was preparing to join troops in Iraq for wartime holiday celebrations.
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When I told my father at his grave about my secret, I made a request: Don’t tell my mother. I wanted to retain ownership of my secret until I chose to share it with her.
My mother and I had a turbulent relationship. She thought I was too free and wayward. Little did she know that I had built a cage around me — one that grew more constricting as I aged. So there I was at her grave, hoping to break through.
I waited until the final day of my trip, even as it gnawed at me. Surely she must have known; there must be such a thing as mother’s intuition. Maybe my father had already shared my secret. No matter. I needed to go through the exercise of telling her, as if she were still alive.
At her grave, I lingered. I peeled away hardened pools of candle wax. As I sweltered under a fierce sun, I hoped to let the truth uncage itself. I hoped to marshal the same courage I had mustered months earlier while standing before my dead father.
But I found no words to break my uncomfortable silence. I simply could not say what I wanted to — not here, not now.
I turned back and returned home full of regret. My journey was — is — not yet over.
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Bobby Caina Calvan is a reporter in the New York City bureau of The Associated Press. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BobbyCalvan | 2022-10-11T02:00:33+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/ap-a-personal-reckoning-and-the-truth-comes-out-of-the-closet/ |
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The Gloucester County Nature Club will host a firefly festival 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Tall Pines State Preserve, Woodbury-Glassboro and Barkbridge roads in Sewell.
The festival will feature educational stations scattered along a three-quarter mile self-guided trail. It is recommend participants arrive between 8 and 8:15 p.m. and allow an hour to complete the walk.
Some species of fireflies appear at dusk; some appear later, as it gets darker. The treetop species should be visible toward the end of the walk, near the fishing ponds. Hikers are urged to bring a flashlight. No dogs allowed.
Cars should enter the parking lot off Barkbridge Road, where the firefly trail will begin and end at a welcome tent. Car pooling is encouraged, as parking space is limited.
Attendance is free but advance registration is requested. Email name and number of people in your group, including number of children, to fireflyfest@gcnatureclub.org .
The firefly festival is sponsored by Gloucester County Nature Club in cooperation with the Friends of Tall Pines Preserve, Mantua Township and the Wenonah Environmental Commission.
Send community news to south@njadvancemedia.com. | 2022-06-21T11:28:44+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2022/06/news-flash-lightning-bug-celebration-planned-in-south-jersey.html |
For the past two months the Miami Heat have gone from a destination of choice for Kevin Durant, to a team on the outside looking in when it came to a potential trade, to the Heat themselves making it known they were prepared to move forward with the roster in place.
Now it appears the eight weeks of scuttlebutt have landed Durant, the Brooklyn Nets and the Heat back where the process started, with nothing having changed or to change.
At least that appears to be the latest fallout from the soap opera that has dominated the NBA offseason since Durant’s trade request first became public on June 30, just hours before the start of free agency.
On Tuesday, the Nets released a statement that addressed previous reports of Durant seeking from team owner Joseph Tsai either the dismissal of the team’s general manager Sean Marks and coach Steve Nash, or a trade with four seasons remaining on his contract.
A statement from Marks, the former Heat center, released through the team read, “Steve Nash and I, together with Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant [and Durant business manager] Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles yesterday. We have agreed to move forward with our partnership. We are focusing on basketball, with one collective goal in mind: build a lasting franchise to bring a championship to Brooklyn.”
While the Heat initially stood atop Durant’s relocation wish list, the Heat made clear an unwillingness to part with center Bam Adebayo, who last summer teamed with Durant to deliver Olympic gold to Team USA.
Still, with the names of Heat players such as Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry swirling in such rumors, the team last month stressed that management and ownership were content moving forward with a roster that lost only power forward P.J. Tucker from the core that advanced within one victory of the 2022 NBA Finals.
The Heat’s 2022-23 roster then appeared to be finalized, barring a trade, with the Sunday announcement by team captain Udonis Haslem that he will return for a 20th season. While Haslem’s return brings the roster to 14, one shy of the NBA regular-season limit, it puts the Heat hard up against the punitive luxury tax. The Heat also will carry two players on two-way contacts, with those salaries not counting against the salary cap or luxury tax.
The Heat, however, continue to be linked to a possible trade of Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, with Herro mentioned as the potential linchpin of such a deal. However the Heat do not appear to have the desired draft capital being sought by Jazz executive Danny Ainge.
For now, the Heat stand with a potential opening-night roster of Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Dewayne Dedmon, Haslem, Herro, Haywood Highsmith, Nikola Jovic, Lowry, Caleb Martin, Victor Oladipo, Robinson, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent and Omer Yurtseven, with Darius Days and Marcus Garrett on two-way deals.
The Heat open training camp the final week of September, with their regular season opening Oct. 19 against the Chicago Bulls at FTX Arena.
The Heat’s first scheduled meeting against the Nets, and now likely Durant, is a preseason game on Oct. 6 at Barclays Center. The Heat’s first regular-season game against the Nets is Jan. 8 at FTX Arena.
Should Durant remain with the Nets, and should Brooklyn back off a potential trade of mercurial guard Kyrie Irving, who has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, it would leave them with a formidable roster of Durant, Irving, Ben Simmons, Joe Harris, Seth Curry, Patty Mills, Nic Claxton, T.J. Warren and Royce O’Neale, among others.
Listed with 18-to-1 odds for the 2023 NBA championship by Caesars Sports Book ahead of Tuesday’s announcement, the Nets were then moved to 9-to-1, sixth in the odds beyond only the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat continued to be listed at 14-to-1, as the No. 8 choice, behind the Nets and Lakers.
The uncertainty with Durant had brought the NBA free-agent market to a crawl in recent weeks, with potential moves now likely to resume. Among those remaining unsigned is forward Markieff Morris, who spent last season with the Heat.
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Lately, many major companies are rolling out requirements for employees to start coming into the office, which many employees aren't too thrilled about. A major point of contention? What we have to wear.
Many Americans working from home have traded in pencil skirts and blazers for the casual comforts of home or maybe a nice shirt for zoom, but casual shorts.
But the truth is, this isn't a new development thanks to the pandemic. U.S. revenue for men's suits declined from $2.2 billion in 2013 to $1.9 billion in 2018. And to look even further back, an estimate in 1948 from a clothing manufacturers association put that revenue at $12.5 billion with inflation.
The pandemic may have accelerated the trend, but the decline in formalwear has been going on for decades now.
In the mid-20th century, formalwear was not just an office staple. For both men and women, suits and hats were the standard for everyday activities: from shopping for groceries to going to the movies to watching sports games.
But major fashion trends in the '60s and '70s opened the door for more variety within formalwear, especially as new styles were being seen on television.
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Colorful power suits and trousers were in, and outfits that could be worn both to the office and after-work drinks were seen as more practical and fashionable. It was what Esquire Magazine called "the rise of loose-collar culture."
Soon, the rise of casual wear would become unstoppable, thanks to the khaki pants and button-down collared shirts in Silicon Valley.
The '80s and '90s saw the invention and rise of "business casual," what this 1995 article from the Chicago Tribune declared was a "confusing" new world. Silicon Valley has already embraced a culture of rule-breaking, creativity, and risk over conformity.
The rise of "athleisure" clothes during the past decades, like yoga pants and workout sneakers, coincided with this. By the time we reached the 2000s, formalwear was confined to only certain industries, and outside the office could be seen mostly during special occasions like weddings.
Though it's worth noting, not even traditional industries might be so strict on the suit much longer! In 2019, Goldman Sachs relaxed their dress code to "business casual."
Some fashion experts have noted that the cultural implications of formalwear have been transferred to some areas of casual dress.
Being able to work remotely and thus dress casually is more common in white-collar industries. One could argue there's a new flex of status with high-end athleisure brands like Lululemon, or streetwear from luxury brands like Gucci.
Changes in culture shape our changes in fashion, and we can trace those changes through our decline in formalwear.
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Bill Schwarz: Environment: Increased air travel is ‘fly now, pay later’
Recent Boulder Camera headlines: “DIA set passenger traffic record in 2022 as new projections chart big growth ahead. Traffic reached 69.3 million and is on path to hit 100 million in less than a decade, report shows.” By about 2031-32!
From Boeing: “The CMO forecasts a market value of $7.2 trillion for new airplane deliveries, with the global fleet increasing by 80% through 2041 compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels.” By 2041!
From NOAA: “By 2050, up to $106 billion worth of coastal property will likely be below sea level. The U.S. mean sea level is projected to rise 10 to 12 inches in the next 30 years.” By 2048 to 2053!
Projections vary and can be wrong either way. But it does look like a “Fly Now, Pay Later” situation, my fellow lemmings. Meanwhile, do continue to use only reusable fabric bags to carry home all that food packaged in plastic clamshells, bags, bottles, containers, jugs, jars, boxes, trays etc. I’m told it helps.
Bill Schwarz, Louisville
Anthony Smith: Earthquake: We spend more to end lives than save them
First the disclaimer, I am in complete support of continuing to provide military aid to Ukraine at whatever levels they need to defend themselves against Putin. That being said, the earthquake that hit Syria and Turkiye has put on display one of the factors of our society that I fight against. The Biden administration has promised $85 million to help with rescue and relief efforts after the quake, but compare that to the billions upon billions of dollars that have gone into military aid for Ukraine. It is the same as my argument about guns in this country, large chunks of or population have become obsessed and addicted to the tools designed for the express purpose of ending life as quickly and efficiently as possible. These scales have been unbalanced for far too long, and it constantly feels like we spend far more of our resources on means to end life than on means to save it.
Anthony Smith, Loveland
Bill Hughes: Super Bowl: National anthem is misunderstood, mis-performed
Prior to the Super Bowl on Sunday, Chris Stapleton performed the national anthem. Now, being uninformed about pop culture today, I didn’t even know who he was; but he represents a growing culture of misinterpreting, and thus mis-performing our national song.
The song is an anthem, not a funeral dirge; it is a celebration of victory at Fort McHenry in the War of 1812; it is a proclamation of pride in the flag and in America’s exceptionalism. It should be performed with joy and enthusiasm.
Too often performers seem to want to drag it out as long as possible and add as many extra notes and flourishes as they can. Please! Keep it to about 90 seconds, keep it on key, and show some pride and joy.
America is not perfect, and maybe your view of its stature today is not the best, but the mournful and morose performances of its national anthem do not help, and may be part of the problem.
Bill Hughes, Loveland
Mike Sawyer: Drama: It’s important to recognize our privilege
During my long-term substitute teaching assignment at my favorite “high needs” middle school a student reacted with negative drama (can there be positive drama?). I immediately gave the basketball timeout hand sign, asking if the class had read or heard of the recent terrible Turkey and Syria earthquake news. I told them I had to turn my 70-year-old head to avoid seeing the heartbreaking rescues and recoveries. I encouraged the class to please think about their situation before dramatizing it. Unbelievable and unforgettable that the 8th-grade girl walking out gently said, “Mr. Mike, I’m sorry.”
Mike Sawyer, Denver | 2023-02-20T14:37:17+00:00 | dailycamera.com | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/02/20/letters-to-the-editor-fly-now-pay-later-spending-on-saving-lives-mis-performing-the-national-anthem-recognizing-our-privilege/ |
(KTLA) — Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, took to Instagram early Monday morning to roast comedian Pete Davidson.
The former “Saturday Night Live” actor and West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, announced the end of their relationship this past Friday after dating for about 10 months.
Ye, who lives in Hidden Hills, California, mocked the split with a fake New York Times front page reading, “Skete Davidson dead at age 28.”
At the bottom, in very small print, there’s a sentence that fires shots at the Yeezy designer’s former friend, rapper Kid Cudi. “Kid Cudi meant to play funeral but fearful of bottle throwers,” the line read.
This referred to when Cudi stormed off the stage at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami after fans threw things at him.
The “Donda” rapper and his reality star ex are currently in divorce proceedings. Ye lost the fifth lawyer on the case days ago, according to TMZ.
Ye and Kardashian tied the knot back in 2014. They have four children together: North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. | 2022-08-08T17:45:41+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/ye-mocks-pete-davidson-after-kim-kardashian-breakup/ |
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tom Brady led Tampa Bay to a field goal on his first and only series of the preseason and the Indianapolis Colts backups rallied to beat the Buccaneers 27-10 in Saturday's preseason finale.
Brady looked sharp in the hurry-up offense, going 6 of 8 with 44 yards while converting one fourth down on an 11-play, 66-yard drive.
The seven-time Super Bowl champ, Mike Evans, Julio Jones and most of the Buccaneers' other starters then watched the rest of the game from the bench. Brady returned to the practice field Monday after missing the previous 11 days of training camp for personal reasons.
Matt Ryan and the Colts starters also played about one quarter.
And after Ryan led Indy to a go-ahead score — Deon Jackson's 1-yard touchdown run — on his final series, Indy's backups dominated.
Tampa Bay made it 10-7 on Ke'Shawn Vaughn's 1-yard scoring plunge, but Phillip Lindsay's 2-yard scoring run gave Indy the lead late in the first half. And Sam Ehlinger's nifty 45-yard TD run on the second offensive play of the second half helped Indy pull away.
LINE DANCE
Tampa Bay's biggest concern heading into the regular season will be protecting the 45-year-old Brady after the offensive line took two more hits Saturday.
Center Robert Hainsey (left ankle) and guard Nick Leverett (shoulder) left early and did not return.
Hainsey started Saturday in place of injured Pro Bowler Ryan Jensen, who was carted off the practice field on the second day of training camp. The Bucs also need replacements for recently retired Pro Bowl guard Ali Marpet and guard Aaron Stinnie, who has a season-ending knee injury.
TOUGH BREAK
Backup safety Armani Watts looked as if he might win a spot on the Colts' 53-man roster — until injuring his right ankle on Saturday's opening kickoff. Watts was eventually carted off the field and did not return.
STAT PACK
Buccaneers: While Evans didn't catch a pass, Jones had one reception for 20 yards. Leonard Fournette had two carries for 13 yards and one catch for 2 yards. ... Vaughn had nine carries for 36 yards. ... Blaine Gabbert was 5 of 7 for 46 yards.
Colts: Ryan was 5 of 7 with 59 yards and was sacked once. Backup quarterback Nick Foles finished 3 of 5 with 24 yards. ... Michael Pittman Jr. caught three passes for 29 yards. ... Indy's top two running backs, Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines, did not play.
UP NEXT
Buccaneers: Open the regular season at Dallas on Sept. 11.
Colts: Visit Houston on Sept. 11.
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A fundraiser is being held for Gideon Anderson and his family, by the Grenora Fire Department in Grenora, where the family lives, on Friday, July 14 at 5 p.m. (CDT) at the Grenora Fire Hall.
May 20 changed the Anderson family's lives forever, especially eight-year old Gideon.
Gideon was badly burned (90 percent of his body) when his clothes caught fire after a bottle of starter fluid exploded in his hands.
Gideon was transported to Regions Hospital Burn Center in St. Paul, MN where he was stable but in very serious condition one day after the incident. The top of his head, a small spot below his stomach and one area on his buttocks were not burned, though 80 percent of his body had deep burns which require many surgeries.
Gideon had his eighth surgery where they pinned his fingers so his bones didn't come through temporary grafts and his hands could heal. The post goes on to state that the surgery went well but he will be intubated and sedated for five days so he doesn't move his neck and cause damage to the graft.
At the fundraiser BBQ hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, lemonade and bars will be available at this free will donation supper.
If you would like to help with or donate to the event please contact Justin Hanson, Grenora Fire Chief at 701-641-8289. | 2023-07-11T22:51:56+00:00 | willistonherald.com | https://www.willistonherald.com/news/fundraiser-for-gideon-anderson-friday/article_bfe88004-1f4b-11ee-aecd-67e3a0792864.html |
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 nominees Published February 3, 2023 at 6:32 AM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:29 The list includes Missy Elliot and New Order. A Tribe Called Quest is nominated for a second time. The winners will be announced in May. Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-02-03T12:27:39+00:00 | delawarepublic.org | https://www.delawarepublic.org/2023-02-03/the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-has-announced-its-2023-nominees |
Coach Jim Montgomery, whose Boston Bruins had the most successful regular season of any team in NHL history, was announced as a finalist for the Jack Adams Award on Friday night.
The other finalists helped orchestrate two of the greatest year-over-year turnarounds in NHL history: Dave Hakstol of the Seattle Kraken and Lindy Ruff of the New Jersey Devils.
The Jack Adams Award is presented annually by the NHL Broadcasters' Association to "the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success."
Montgomery was hired last summer by the Bruins to replace Bruce Cassidy. It was his first head-coaching job after being fired by the Dallas Stars in December 2019 for "unprofessional conduct inconsistent with the core values and beliefs" of the team. One month later, in January 2020, Montgomery announced that he was checking into rehab for alcohol abuse.
Montgomery led the Bruins to remarkable regular-season success, setting new NHL records for wins (65) and points (135) in a single season. They tied the NHL record for road wins (31) and set franchise records for road and home wins (34) in a season. They were the best defensive team in the NHL (2.12) and its second-best offensive team (3.67).
Alas, the Bruins' regular-season success didn't extend to the Stanley Cup playoffs, as they lost in the first round to the Florida Panthers in seven games.
The voting for the Jack Adams was completed before the playoffs began.
Ruff led the Devils to the second greatest year-over-year improvement in NHL history. New Jersey finished with 112 points in the standings, 49 points more than their total from 2021-22. That trailed only the San Jose Sharks, who improved by 58 points from 1992-93 to 1993-94.
New Jersey set new franchise records for points and wins (52). The Devils had a minus-59 goal differential last season; this season, they had a plus-65 goal differential. All of this success came after fans in New Jersey were chanting for Ruff's firing amid a slow start to the season.
Hakstol, the first coach in Kraken history, led Seattle to a 40-point improvement over its inaugural season, and the team's first playoff berth. The Kraken were the fourth-highest-scoring team in the NHL (3.52 goals per game). They went from a minus-69 goal differential to a plus-33 goal differential this season.
The winner will be revealed live during the 2023 NHL Awards at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Monday, June 26. | 2023-05-06T00:45:39+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/37491874/jim-montgomery-dave-hakstol-lindy-ruff-finalists-jack-adams-award |
In Peru, President Boluarte's government is blamed for human rights abuses By John Otis Published July 7, 2023 at 2:02 AM PDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email President Dina Boluarte took over from her impeached predecessor, and now she herself is under fire for alleged human rights abuses. Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-07-07T09:32:34+00:00 | kcbx.org | https://www.kcbx.org/2023-07-07/in-peru-president-boluartes-government-is-blamed-for-human-rights-abuses |
LONDON (AP) — BP said its earnings from April to June almost tripled from a year earlier, increasing pressure on governments to intervene as energy companies profit from high oil and natural gas prices that are fueling inflation and squeezing consumers.
Net income jumped to $9.26 billion in the second quarter from $3.12 billion in the same period a year ago, London-based BP said Tuesday. It said it expects oil and gas prices to remain high due to disruptions in supply caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
BP’s earnings come as energy companies worldwide scoop up record profits. British rival Shell last week posted an unprecedented $18 billion quarterly profit. Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil reported net income of $17.85 billion, and San Ramon, California-based Chevron earned $11.62 billion.
Nick Butler, a visiting professor at Kings College London and a former BP vice president, said the figures are likely to make BP and other oil companies uncomfortable given the pain high energy prices are causing for consumers.
“I think BP’s very sensitive to the reputational problems of making money at this level,” Butler told the BBC. “I think there’s a real case here, which I think people in the companies would be very open to, for the government calling together the industry to find a plan to get us through the winter without putting these very high prices onto ordinary consumers.”
British regulators have increased the annual energy price cap for household gas and electricity bills by 73%, to 1,971 pounds ($2,408), since Oct. 1. Cornwall Insights, an energy and utility consultant, on Tuesday estimated that the cap would jump a further 70%, to 3,359 pounds, this fall as regulators try to keep pace with wholesale gas prices.
In the United Kingdom, where inflation reached a 40-year high of 9.4% in June, the government has announced a 25% windfall profits tax on the earnings of oil and gas companies that come from British operations.
BP said Tuesday that the windfall profits tax would increase the headline tax rate on its North Sea operations to 65% from 40%. The company said it plans to set aside $800 million to cover the bump.
The opposition Labour Party said the government should do more to help consumers.
“People are worried sick about energy prices rising again in the autumn, but yet again we see eye-watering profits for oil and gas producers,” Rachel Reeves, the party’s spokeswoman on treasury issues, said in a statement. “Labour argued for months for a windfall tax on these companies to help bring bills down, but when the Tories finally U-turned they decided to hand billions of pounds back to producers in tax breaks.”
Brent crude, a benchmark for international oil prices, averaged $113.83 a barrel in the second quarter, up 65% from a year earlier, according to BP. Natural gas prices more than doubled over the same period, rising as Russia’s war in Ukraine worsened an energy crunch and as Moscow has reduced or cut off natural gas supplies to a dozen European Union countries.
The high prices pushed BP’s underlying replacement cost earnings, an industry standard profit measure that excludes one-time items and the value of inventories, to $8.45 billion in the second quarter from $2.80 billion in the same period last year.
The soaring earnings allowed BP to return billions of dollars to shareholders, with the company boosting its dividend by 10% and announcing plans to buy back $3.5 billion in shares. BP said it expects to increase dividends by about 4% annually through 2025.
BP shares rose 4.3%, to 409.8 pence, in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange, outpacing the 0.2% gain in the benchmark FTSE 100 Index.
The company also said it was investing in plans to increase the production of renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels as the company seeks to cut net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. The company said it increased its pipeline of renewable energy projects by 10% in the first half of the year, primarily through an option to develop offshore wind farms off the east coast of Scotland and a global solar energy initiative.
“Our people have continued to work hard throughout the quarter helping to solve the energy trilemma — secure, affordable and lower carbon energy,” Chief Executive Bernard Looney said. “We do this by providing the oil and gas the world needs today — while at the same time investing to accelerate the energy transition.”
Environmental groups criticized the company for moving too slowly.
“While households are being plunged into poverty with knock-on impacts for the whole economy, fossil fuel companies are laughing all the way to the bank,” said Doug Parr, chief scientist for Greenpeace UK. “The government is failing the U.K. and the climate in its hour of need.” | 2022-08-02T17:46:10+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/business/ap-business/bp-earnings-triple-as-energy-firm-profits-from-rising-prices/ |
The good news for President Biden in the latest New York Times/Siena College poll is that, for all his problems and unpopularity, he retains a fighting chance in a hypothetical rematch with former president Donald Trump in 2024; he’s at 44 percent, while Trump is at 41 percent.
And leading that list is a startling finding: Democratic voters say by more than 2 to 1 that they would prefer someone else as their nominee in 2024. Fully 64 percent say they would prefer to nominate someone not named Biden, while 26 percent want him as their nominee again.
There is very little if any precedent for this in recent political history.
The writing has been on the wall on this for a while. Even when Biden was very popular among Democrats (85 percent approval) and not quite as unpopular overall late last year, a poll still showed a plurality of Democratic-leaning voters preferred someone else as their 2024 nominee. And as Biden’s numbers have continued to decline — his approval rating is at 33 percent overall in the NYT/Siena poll — his party’s desire to renominate him has accordingly fallen.
Both polls appear to be the first of the 21st century to show more supporters of a president’s party opting for nominating a hypothetical someone else, according to a review of the Roper Center’s polling archive. And Biden’s unhappy distinction probably traces back significantly further.
Neither Trump nor President Barack Obama saw supporters of their party ever entertain such a desire to turn the page. Whenever the question was asked about them, at least two-thirds said they wanted to renominate the incumbent president. (Even when Trump was highly unpopular overall, about 8 in 10 Republicans wanted to renominate him.) Biden, by contrast, has seen nearly two-thirds of his party say they want someone else.
(Many of these polls asked the question in a different way, with some testing who people perceived as the strongest nominee, rather than asking their personal preference, for instance. Some are also among Democratic voters only, while others include Democratic-leaning independents.)
Going back further, such questions are fewer and further between. And finding views only within a president’s party are difficult. But there’s little evidence of any real analog in the last four decades.
In May 2004, 67 percent of all registered voters in a Fox News poll wagered that Republicans were happy to renominate President George W. Bush. In November 1989, 39 percent of all voters said they wanted the GOP to renominate President George H.W. Bush — suggesting strong support within his own party.
About the closest we’ve come to significant numbers of a president’s base wanting to turn the page came in early 1995, shortly after President Bill Clinton’s Democratic Party got drubbed in the 1994 midterm elections. A CBS News poll in January 1995 showed 37 percent of Democrats preferred “someone else,” but 56 percent still wanted to renominate Clinton. But that’s still nowhere near Biden’s numbers.
A Pew Research Center poll the month before showed 66 percent of Democrats said they wanted someone to run against Clinton in the primary. But that’s not quite the same as saying you definitely want someone else as the nominee. And the later polling suggests the appetite for voting for the alternative wasn’t the same, either.
Dating back further, most such questions matched the incumbent president up against would-be primary challengers — rather than an undefined “someone else.” About the closest analog to where Biden is right now is a June 1979 CBS News/New York Times poll that showed Democrats favored Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) over President Jimmy Carter 52-23. Another candidate got 8 percent. Carter went on to win renomination over Kennedy, anyway.
It’s undoubtedly true that the “someone else” poll question can be misleading. People are invited to imagine their ideal alternative to Biden, rather than flawed actual challengers. But the few primary polls we do have of 2024 suggest there is indeed an appetite even for specific challengers. Some have shown Biden’s share of the vote right around that 26 percent who want him to run again, with many Democrats opting for alternatives or keeping their powder dry rather than signing off on putting Biden back on the ticket.
And certainly, findings like this matter when it comes to Biden’s 2024 calculations. Only one elected president has ever lost renomination: Franklin Pierce. (Four other incumbents were denied renomination, but each ascended to the presidency rather than winning it in their own right.) And that came before the modern primary system began in the 1970s.
It’s quite possible Biden could still win a primary even with his current standing. And perhaps big-name Democrats would stand aside. (Only one big name has left open the possibility of challenging him, according to a recent story by CNN’s Edward-Isaac Dovere: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Of course, that could always change.)
But the resounding — if still very early — message of all the data seems pretty clear: Democrats like Biden just fine, but they also think that maybe 2024 is a time for someone else to pick up the torch and carry it forward. | 2022-07-12T16:13:46+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/07/12/democrats-desire-turn-page-biden-2024-is-highly-unusual/ |
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — A migrant smuggler led Texas troopers on a high-speed chase that ended at the Rio Grande with nearly two dozen individuals bailing out and swimming across the river into Mexico.
A dashcam in the unit of a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper captured the chase involving a white utility pickup on July 1 in the South Texas town of Mission.
Video shows the trooper encountering the truck at an intersection and attempting to stop it before it heads into a dirt road.
The truck kicks up a giant cloud of dust and disappears as the trooper approaches a fork in the road.
When the dust clears, the truck can be seen far in the distance.
The trooper eventually catches up, at which point the truck stops on the river banks, and upwards of 20 people get out from the cab and bed.
DPS said most of the migrants swam toward Mexico. Troopers detained two individuals and turned them over to the Border Patrol agents.
In a separate incident, troopers conducted a traffic on July 6 in Del Rio, Texas.
The truck, also a white pickup, stops on the side of the road before several individuals jump out, run away and jump over a fence into the brush.
A woman who could not jump over the fence surrenders, and troopers detain two individuals who could not get out of the truck bed in time.
DPS said they apprehended seven individuals and turned them over to border agents.
Investigators said the truck was linked to Turo, a company that allows owners to rent out their vehicles. | 2022-07-15T23:55:42+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/border-report/video-smuggling-attempt-ends-at-rio-grande-with-migrants-bailing-out-and-swimming-toward-mexico/ |
– Fund VI will Continue Focus on Investing in Targeted Sub-Sectors with Extended Growth Themes where Greenbriar can Leverage its Specialization and Network –
GREENWICH, Conn., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. today announced the final closing of Greenbriar Equity Fund VI, L.P. ("Fund VI") with total capital commitments of $3.475 billion, inclusive of $225 million in commitments from the general partner and its network of operating executives. Fund VI represents the firm's largest fund to date, receiving strong support from both existing investors as well as an expanded base of new investors globally. Fund VI was significantly oversubscribed at its hard cap, successfully completing the fundraise above its $2.75 billion target after launching in the third quarter last year.
Fund VI will continue Greenbriar's same 20-plus year strategy of investing in targeted sub-sectors with extended growth themes where its specialization and network can create meaningful advantage. Greenbriar's portfolio of supply chain, business services and advanced manufacturing companies provide critical technology, services and logistical support across the global industrial and consumer economy. Greenbriar's focused strategy, deep domain expertise and extensive network of industry relationships have enabled its successful long-term track record.
Noah Roy, a Greenbriar Managing Partner, said, "All of us at Greenbriar are deeply appreciative of the support we have received from so many of our longtime existing investors, as well as a large number of new investors. Particularly during this period of market uncertainty, it is a recognition of the long-term benefits of our consistent and focused strategy, cohesive long-tenured team, collaborative culture, and hands-on approach to value creation with our portfolio companies. We continue to invest in our people and capabilities as we look forward to Fund VI, and we are excited for the opportunities we see ahead. Our goal remains the same, to be the partner of choice in our core sectors for market-leading companies and management teams looking to accelerate growth."
Evercore acted as Greenbriar's exclusive global placement agent and Kirkland & Ellis, LLP served as fund counsel.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Dow, who as Wally Cleaver on the sitcom “Leave It to Beaver” helped create the popular and lasting image of the American teenager of the 1950s and 60s, died Wednesday. He was 77.
Frank Bilotta, who represented Dow in his work as a sculptor, confirmed his death in an email to The Associated Press.
No cause was given, but Dow had been in hospice care and announced in May that he had been diagnosed with prostate and gall bladder cancer.
A post on Dow’s Facebook page on Tuesday prematurely reported that he had died, but his wife and management team later took down the post and explained that it was announced in error.
Dow’s Wally was an often annoyed but essentially loving big brother who was constantly bailing out the title character, Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver, played by Jerry Mathers, on the show that was synonymous with the sometimes hokey, wholesome image of the 1950s American family.
Dow was born and raised in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles — his mother was a stuntwoman who acted as a double for silent film star Clara Bow — but his parents did not push him into show business.
He had done just a little stage acting and appeared in a pair of pilots. After attending an open casting call, he landed his career-defining role as Wally.
Dow would play the part for six seasons and more than 200 episodes from 1957 to 1963 on primetime on CBS and ABC, then for more than 100 episodes in the 1980s on a syndicated sequel series.
“Tony was not only my brother on TV, but in many ways in life as well. He leaves an empty place in my heart that won’t be filled,” Mathers said in a Facebook post Wednesday. “Tony was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere, and humble man, and it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with him for 65 years.”
On the show, Wally, sometimes the center of the plot himself, navigated the worlds of junior high and high school — his two-faced best friend Eddie Haskell at his side — with just a little more wisdom than his little brother. The show’s plotlines suggested Wally was bound for great things — he mentions wanting to become an aerospace engineer — and he tended to find himself in moral dilemmas that stemmed from his essential goodness.
Dow’s favorite episode was one in which the always-ready-to-teach father, Ward Cleaver, played by Hugh Beaumont, wants his boys to know what his childhood was like. He takes them into the wilderness, despite their having what they felt was pressing business at home.
“The boys didn’t want to go because ‘Zombies From Outer Space’ was playing in the theater,” Dow said in a 2018 interview with Sidewalks Entertainment at Silicon Valley Comic-Con.
After the trip, at the end of the episode, Ward discovers the boys on a hilltop with binoculars, thinking they’re taking in some nature.
“They were watching Zombies from Outer Space at the drive-in,” Dow said with a laugh.
The show was still popular when it went off the air, but it had naturally run its course with Wally about to go to college and Beaver bound for high school.
Dow’s death leaves Mathers and Rusty Stevens, who played Beaver’s friend Larry Mondello, as the only surviving members of the show’s core cast. Beaumont died in 1982. Barbara Billingsley, who played mother June Cleaver, died in 2010. Ken Osmond, who played Haskell, died in 2020.
Dow would appear as a guest star on other TV series throughout the 1960s, 70s and 80s, including “My Three Sons,” “Dr. Kildare,” “Adam-12,” “Emergency,” “Square Pegs” and “Knight Rider.”
He took a break from acting to serve three years in the U.S. National Guard in the late 1960s.
From 1983 to 1989, amid a cultural craze for nostalgia television, Dow reprised the role of Wally in “The New Leave it to Beaver.”
He began writing and directing episodes of that series, and would work as a director in television throughout the 1990s on shows including “The New Lassie,” “Babylon 5,” “Harry and the Hendersons” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.”
At a time when such disclosures were rare, Dow went public with his clinical depression in the 1980s and made self-help videos on accepting and dealing with the illness.
Along with appearances in later years at pop culture conventions, often alongside Mather, Dow worked as an artist, gaining a sterling reputation as a sculptor.
One of his bronze pieces was accepted at 2008′s Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, a 150-year-old art show staged annually at the Louvre.
Dow told The Associated Press in 2012 that his openings brought out as many people anxious to rub shoulders with the Beaver’s big brother as to see his art.
“I think it’s hard, especially with the Wally image, to be taken seriously at pretty much anything other than that,” he said with a chuckle and a shake of his head.
Dow is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lauren, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Melissa, and brother Dion.
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Joby George was 21 years old when he got his first job out of college, working for a software company focused on the pharmaceutical industry.
He stayed with the company for 14 years, excited to play a role in making the medicines people take every day. When he eventually decided it was time for a change, he realized he might have a problem.
"I don't remember exactly signing a noncompete, because there are a lot of forms you have to sign when you get hired," he says.
But indeed he had. And now, his employer was not happy about him leaving for a new job at another software company in the pharmaceutical space — even though, George says, he had no trade secrets to take with him.
Nevertheless, his company sued.
One in five U.S. workers have signed noncompetes
Researchers estimate that one in five workers in the U.S. — some 30 million people — have signed noncompete agreements, prohibiting them from taking jobs at similar businesses or starting a rival business of their own within a certain time period, typically six months to two years.
Companies have long said noncompetes are necessary to protect their intellectual property and investments.
But now the Federal Trade Commission is looking into banning the agreements, saying they suppress wages, hamper innovation, and deprive workers of their economic liberties. This month the agency proposed a new rule barring employers from using them, both with employees and contractors.
Already, some are challenging whether the FTC even has the jurisdiction to make such a sweeping change, affecting tens of millions of workers across the country. Others are celebrating the move.
"People have a fundamental right to make their own career choices," said Peter Gassner, CEO of Veeva Systems, the software company that hired George and supported him and dozens of others in fighting noncompetes. "The mobility of talent has created the most innovative companies in the world."
The case against George was eventually dropped.
Low-wage workers like house cleaners are also bound by noncompetes
Najah Farley, a senior staff attorney with the National Employment Law Project, says the FTC's proposed rule would help protect low-wage workers, millions of whom are subject to noncompetes.
"We definitely were encouraging them to do this — to make a rule," says Farley, who has worked on state legislation aimed at curbing the use of noncompetes. "I think they'll be able to tackle this problem from a very wide-ranging level."
In her previous role with the New York State Attorney General, Farley worked on a famous noncompete case against the fast-food sandwich chain Jimmy John's, and later heard from other low-wage workers bound by noncompetes, including security guards, house cleaners, and cafeteria workers.
Low-wage workers generally don't have the means to challenge their employers or sit on the sidelines until their noncompetes expire, Farley says. The only way many of them are able to secure meaningful wage increases is by changing jobs.
"So if you're in a situation where you can't get another job in your industry, or you can't get another job in your vicinity, you're obviously going to be limited in your ability to raise your compensation," she says.
A chilling effect on workers
While noncompetes are widespread, lawsuits over them are not, says Matt Marx, a professor at Cornell University who studies the employment agreements.
"It's more of a chilling effect — that when you're subject to a noncompete, you think you might get sued," he says. "And so it is more the expectation and fear that drives your behavior."
That's what happened with Robin Catalano after she quit her job of five years, blogging and managing social media for a home décor company.
She had signed a noncompete clause that prohibited her from working for another home décor company for one year — which was a problem, given her expertise in fabrics, dyes and the design process.
She says the terms of her noncompete would have made more sense had she been the CEO of the company, with plans to start up a rival business. But her plan was to become a freelance writer.
"I'm a sole proprietor. I am providing for myself and my cats," she says. "It's not the same."
Still, for a whole year, she didn't pitch herself to other employers in the home décor industry, a setback for her fledgling business.
"I am a rule follower, for better or worse," she says, noting that she's now much more careful about what she signs.
There are alternate ways to protect trade secrets
Even those who generally support the use of noncompetes point out that there are other ways to protect trade secrets.
Kevin Vozar, senior director of business development and owner relations with Cabins For You, says his company has plenty of confidential information he wouldn't want an employee walking off with, such as marketing strategies and pricing tools.
The property management company handles vacation rentals in the Great Smoky Mountains, where competition is stiff.
"We're all going after the same property owners to add inventory to our platform. We're all also going after that same finite group of vacationers who are coming here," he says.
But at Cabins For You, most employees don't have noncompetes, Vozar says. Instead they sign nondisclosure and nonsolicitation clauses, which prohibit them from divulging company secrets including client lists.
Still, he says, noncompetes may be necessary in places like research institutions, and in industries like biotech.
"I would not agree with a blanket — you know, getting rid of all noncompetes nationwide for all industry spaces. I think that's being a little short-sighted," Vozar says. "I do believe there is room for noncompetes in a very limited spectrum."
Workers can protect themselves
Cornell's Marx hopes that, whatever comes of the FTC's proposed ban on noncompetes, there will simply be more awareness all around.
"People need to ask, 'Am I going to have to sign a non-compete?' They need to negotiate the length," he says. "And they are negotiable."
Catalano, for example, now routinely asks that the clauses be stripped from freelancing agreements and says most employers are okay with it.
In his past private-sector life, Marx both signed noncompetes and, as a boss, asked employees to sign them. But after working in California, where noncompetes have long been unenforceable, he came to realize that without them, he became a better manager.
"It kept me on my toes thinking, 'How do I keep people engaged?'" he says. "Every day and every week, you have to keep convincing them that this is where they want to be."
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-01-13T21:34:10+00:00 | kcbx.org | https://www.kcbx.org/npr-top-news/npr-top-news/2023-01-13/many-workers-barely-recall-signing-noncompetes-until-they-try-to-change-jobs |
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Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers, has been found guilty of seditious conspiracy and other offenses in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
A federal jury in Washington, D.C., also convicted Rhodes of obstructing an official proceeding and tampering with documents. He was acquitted of two other conspiracy counts.
Rhodes did not enter the Capitol during the riot, but instead stood outside like a "battlefield general" surveying his troops, a prosecutor said.
All five defendants on trial in this case were charged with seditious conspiracy but only one in addition to Rhodes, Kelly Meggs, was found guilty. The three other defendants — Jessica Watkins, Kenneth Harrelson and Thomas Caldwell — were acquitted on that central charge.
But all of the defendants were found guilty of obstructing an official proceeding as well as a mix of other charges.
Jurors returned their verdict after nearly three full days of deliberations.
As the foreperson read the verdict aloud, Rhodes jerked his head down and scribbled a note to himself. Watkins nodded vigorously when she was found not guilty of seditious conspiracy and Caldwell closed his eyes several times.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who testified during the trial, sat in the front row for the jury verdict. He looked emotional and let out a long sigh after the jury filed out of the courtroom.
The prosecution of the Oath Keepers leader and his co-defendants is the most consequential Jan. 6 case yet to have gone to trial.
Prosecutors accused the five of plotting to prevent, by any means necessary including force, the peaceful transfer of presidential power to Joe Biden.
Rhodes and the other Oath Keepers were the first Jan. 6 defendants to go to trial on seditious conspiracy charges. Two more seditious conspiracy trials — one involving more Oath Keepers and the other a group of Proud Boys — are set to start in the coming weeks.
Prosecution's case
In this trial, the government called more than two dozen witnesses, including FBI agents, U.S. Capitol Police officers and two Oath Keepers who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 and pleaded guilty to conspiracy.
But the foundation of the government's case was the hundreds of text messages, Facebook communications as well as audio and video recordings that allowed jurors to see and hear what the defendants were saying and thinking in the months leading up to Jan. 6, on the day itself and afterward.
In many of those communications, Rhodes and his co-defendants spoke in incendiary, sometimes even apocalyptic, terms about violence, civil war and the need to fight to keep Trump in power.
In one message prosecutors cited in their closing argument, Rhodes told his followers days after the 2020 presidential election: "We are not getting through this without a civil war. Prepare your mind, body and spirit."
In the weeks that followed, the defendants began taking steps to coordinate their activities. Rhodes, meanwhile, kept urging his followers to resist a potential Biden presidency, which he said would be an illegitimate puppet regime of Communist China.
Once Trump declared a rally on Jan. 6, according to prosecutors, the defendants focused their efforts on that date.
Text messages showed them planning their travel to Washington, D.C., and discussing what sort of gear to bring, including weapons.
Ultimately, on Jan. 6 they stashed their guns at a Virginia hotel just outside Washington and had a quick reaction force on standby ready to rush them into downtown, if necessary.
On the day itself, Rhodes did not enter the Capitol, but three of his co-defendants did, in a military-style stack formation: Meggs, Harrelson and Watkins.
Days after the siege on the Capitol Jan. 6, 2021, a former military veteran secretly recorded Rhodes saying he regretted not bringing rifles to the Capitol and making threats against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn Rakoczy urged jurors in her closing argument to not become "numb" to the violent rhetoric, warning that democracy is in a fragile state.
Defense's case
Attorneys for the defendants pushed back against various aspects of the government's case.
Witnesses testified that having a quick reaction force was routine for the Oath Keepers, and that the group had similar teams set up at previous rallies.
They said the Oath Keepers were there to provide security for pro-Trump speakers and VIPs.
The defense also elicited testimony from witnesses, including the two Oath Keepers who pleaded guilty and cooperated with the government, that there was no plan to storm the Capitol. They also said Rhodes never ordered them to enter the building.
But the government pointed to testimony from cooperating witnesses who said that there was an implicit understanding — an unspoken agreement — that the Oath Keepers reached to do whatever was necessary to prevent Biden from taking office.
And while there may have not been a concrete plan ahead of time, prosecutors said the riot at the Capitol presented an opportunity for the Oath Keepers to act to try to block Congress' certification of Biden's election win.
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Natera, Inc. ("Natera" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NTRA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Natera investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Natera common stock between February 26, 2020, and April 19, 2022, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NTRA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's non-invasive prenatal test, Panorama, was not reliable and resulted in high rates of false positives; (2) the Company's screening test for kidney transplant failure, Prospera, did not have superior precision compared to competing tests; (3) as a result of defendants' false and misleading claims about Natera's technology, the Company was exposed to substantial legal and regulatory risks; (4) Natera relied upon deceptive sales and billing practices to drive its revenue growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' statements about the company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Natera during the relevant time frame, you have until June 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Company will recognize one hero
– a service member, veteran, first responder or healthcare worker –
during the 2023 WaWa Welcome America festival in Philadelphia on Fourth of July
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service independent mortgage companies and a top Veterans Administration (VA) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender in the U.S., will begin accepting submissions today for the fourth annual Freedom Mortgage Celebrate Freedom Contest. The winner will be announced on July 4, 2023, at the Wawa Welcome America Festival in Philadelphia during the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony presented by Freedom Mortgage.
The Celebrate Freedom Contest is open to all service members, veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers. Entrants must submit a photo and an essay of 1,500 characters (with spaces) or less based on their personal experience that answers the question: "What does freedom mean to me?"
"At Freedom Mortgage, the Celebrate Freedom Contest has become a cornerstone program that allows us to honor our nation's heroes—service members, veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers," said Stanley C. Middleman, president and CEO of Freedom Mortgage. "We want to hear from those who dedicate their lives to protecting the health and safety of our communities. We're honored to recognize one of these heroes on Independence Day."
As an incentive to encourage submissions for the Celebrate Freedom Contest, Freedom Mortgage will make a $10 donation for each of the first 600 submissions—up to $6,000—which will be divided between both Feeding America® and the USO (United Service Organizations). This donation to Feeding America will help provide at least 30,000 meals to people facing hunger.
The Celebrate Freedom Contest grand prize award winner will receive a trip for two to Philadelphia to attend the Wawa Welcome America Festival on July 4 and receive a check for $10,000 from Freedom Mortgage.
The contest runs from March 1 until 5:00 p.m. EST on April 28. The grand prize winner will be notified in June. For full rules and to enter the Freedom Mortgage Celebrate Freedom Contest, visit freedommortgage.com/celebrate. Click here for a video about the contest and previous Celebrate Freedom Award winners.
Through Team Freedom Cares, the company's employee engagement and philanthropic program, Freedom Mortgage strives to better the communities in which it operates. Click here to watch a recap of Freedom Mortgage's philanthropic activities in 2022. For more information, visit www.freedommortgage.com/community.
Wawa Welcome America is Philadelphia's premier Independence Day festival, the largest July Fourth celebration in America, and one of the largest free festivals in the country. Wawa Welcome America offers residents and visitors alike sixteen days of free, family-friendly programming across the city, with a focus on arts, culture, diversity, education, wellness, history, and performance. Festival attendees can enjoy free concerts, fireworks, complimentary museum access, Wawa Hoagie Day, and more!
In 2021, Wawa Welcome America expanded the festival to include a new slate of programming entitled "Freedom – Liberty," in commemoration of Juneteenth. The expansion, in partnership with African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) and VISIT PHILADELPHIA®, has been designed by AAMP to provide education and awareness of Juneteenth, and to explore the historical significance of and thematic ties between these two important U.S. holidays.
Wawa Welcome America is committed to creating platforms to nurture diverse perspectives and raise diverse voices, and to celebrating our nation's evolving history through the lives, voices, and experiences of all Americans. Visit welcomeamerica.com for more information about this year's celebration.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Freedom Mortgage is an independent mortgage company that provides mortgage loans through retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. One of the nation's largest non-bank mortgage lenders/servicers, the company is licensed in all 50 states the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Freedom Mortgage is a top VA and FHA (government-insured) lender in the U.S. (Inside Mortgage Finance, Jan-June 2022), and one of the mortgage industry's largest philanthropic supporters of the USO of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The company is also renowned for its vibrant work environment where all team members can thrive. Earlier this year, Freedom Mortgage was honored for the third year in a row as a Top Workplaces USA. Last year, the company made it back on the Inc. 5000 Honor Roll for the eighth time as one of the fastest-growing companies across the country. Freedom Mortgage's mission is to foster homeownership for all consumers across America. Lender NMLS ID: 2767. Equal Housing Opportunity. For more information, please visit FreedomMortgage.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne were among the “John Wick: Chapter 4" stars honoring Lance Reddick, their co-star who died unexpectedly last week, at the film's Los Angeles premiere.
“We lost our brother, and in a really sort of very shocking way. I think we’re all still in shock. “Life is," the visibly-shaken Fishburne said, pausing briefly before continuing, "hard sometimes.”
Many of those who worked on the film wore blue ribbons to honor Reddick, who was a prolific character actor with prominent roles in “The Wire,” “Oz” and the “John Wick" film franchise.
“Just to be in his light and to get a chance to work with him, I’ll cherish for the rest of my life,” Reeves said. “He had such a passion for his work and his craft. He was gracious. He had a dignity to him and a presence.”
Reddick, 60, died Friday in Los Angeles of natural causes, his publicist Mia Hansen said. No further details were provided.
Tributes have poured in for the actor, whose roles made him a beloved and recognizable star of television and films. He played Charon, the multi-skilled Continental Hotel concierge who is fond of Wick, an assassin played by Reeves. The latest installment arrives in theaters Friday.
“He’s the goodness of this film. He was kind of, in many ways, the heart of the film because his character loved John Wick,” Fisburne said.
“You know, it’s always hard when you lose someone that you love dearly . . . but you’re also incredibly grateful for the time you had together. We were fortunate enough to work with Lance since the very beginning of the ‘John Wick’ franchise. I mean it’s been almost 10 years,” director Chad Stahelski said. “I really wish he could be with us tonight, but, you know, life. But we’re very fortunate to have known him. And he’s a great man, a great artist, a great human, a dear friend.”
Shamier Moore, a newcomer to “Wick” franchise, recalled how Reddick took time to say a kind word on set.
“I grew up watching Lance Reddick. It is a bittersweet moment because he was definitely one of my heroes growing up as an actor, as a Black actor," Moore said. And even though we didn’t share screen time together in this film, we shared some time off camera and he was salt of the Earth when he first met me.
“He said, ‘Shamier, you’re incredible. I love your work man,’ and like, it melted me like a puddle. ” | 2023-03-21T06:52:38+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/entertainment/article/john-wick-stars-honor-late-co-star-lance-reddick-17850918.php |
66% of SAP users say the biggest hurdle is aligning business, project, and IT teams
BONN, Germany and BOSTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeanIX, a leading platform enabling continuous transformation of corporate and product IT, today announced the findings of its SAP S/4HANA 2022 Survey. The report reveals that organizations need to view the SAP S/4HANA transformation as more than a technical upgrade — it is a business imperative. The report also found that the inherent complexity of the ERP landscape and its connection to the broader IT landscape complicates and slows down the transformation process. As a result, many organizations have barely started the transformation — and time is running out.
The survey looked at the challenges companies face in the transformation process, the primary drivers of SAP S/4HANA transformation, the phases and timing of SAP S/4HANA transformation, the levels of customization in existing ERP systems, the state of collaboration between SAP & EA teams, and the appropriate involvement of EAs in the transformation process.
Key findings from the report include:
- Over half the respondents (54%) see the move to S/4HANA as a business transformation, not a technical upgrade. Respondents also identified enterprise architect management and business process modeling as the disciplines most critical to the process.
- When it comes to ERP, companies face a lot of complexity. Over 70% of companies run more than one ERP system and more than half of the companies surveyed use ERP systems from more than one vendor.
- About half of the respondents said both identifying interdependencies between ERP and non-ERP landscapes and defining the target architecture as the top challenges faced in in their SAP S/4HANA transformation. These challenges arise in part from the fact that fewer than 20% of respondents can establish an overview of their entire software landscape in under a month.
- To complete a successful transformation, collaboration is essential. The biggest obstacle to transformation? Aligning business, project, and IT teams, say two-thirds of those surveyed. Less than half (38%) of EAs describe their involvement in the SAP S/4HANA transformation as sufficient, which represents a drop from the level of involvement reported in last year's LeanIX SAP S/4HANA survey (47%).
"Time is running out for organizations that plan on moving to SAP S/4HANA," said André Christ, CEO and Co-Founder of LeanIX. "With only a third of those surveyed saying they will complete their transformation within the planned timeframe, organizations need to focus on actions that will accelerate the process. Enabling effective collaboration between business, project, and IT teams is the critical step they need to take. This will not only speed things up, but will also ensure that the transformation delivers lasting business value."
For more information about LeanIX, visit www.leanix.net
Survey Methodology
In April and May 2022, 100 IT experts from international enterprises participated in an online survey conducted by LeanIX and focused on the transformation process, ERP systems, the importance of collaboration and the challenges faced. For readability, the results in this report are presented as rounded percentages.
About LeanIX
LeanIX's Continuous Transformation Platform® is trusted by Corporate IT and Product IT to achieve comprehensive visibility and superior governance. Global customers organize, plan and manage IT landscapes with LeanIX's automated and data-driven approach. Offering Enterprise Architecture, SaaS Management, and Value Stream Management, LeanIX helps organizations make sound decisions and accelerate transformation journeys. LeanIX has hundreds of customers globally, including Adidas, Atlassian, Bosch, Dropbox, Santander and Workday. The company is headquartered in Bonn, Germany, with offices in Boston and around the world.
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SEVIER COUNTY, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – Sevier County deputies arrested a person of interest that was missing for four days after a woman was shot Sunday.
On Sunday, Feb. 5, deputies arrived at a home in Horatio to find a 57-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities executed search warrants for the victim’s home to collect evidence.
Law enforcement started a search for Kaylee Cornet, 28, who was last seen at a residence on Central Rd. in Horatio but fled on foot. Cornet was found and arrested Thursday afternoon. | 2023-02-10T17:33:10+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/crime/deputies-arrest-person-of-interest-in-horatio-shooting/ |
THE COLONY, Texas – Charley Hull has forced herself to work a little harder on the putting and she saw it pay off Friday with eight birdies in her round of 7-under 64 to take the 36-hole lead in The Ascendant LPGA.
Hull seized control with four birdies in a six-hole stretch around the turn and led by two shots over Xiyu “Janet” Lin (68) and Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand, whose eagle-birdie finish gave her a 67.
Thitikul can go to No. 1 in the women's world ranking by winning for the second straight week on the LPGA Tour.
They played in the morning and caught the better side of the wave at Old American Golf Club with moderate wind. The course remained bouncy, however, making it difficult to take on the pins.
Hull, a 26-year-old from England, managed just fine and relied on her putting. That's what she least likes to practice at home, instead preferring to improve through playing as many as 36 holes a day.
“I just feel like the putter was very strong today,” Hull said. “When I was home I was working quite hard on my putting because I felt like that's the boringest part of the game to practice. I don't practice it as much as I should, so I've been doing like two hours each day and just trying to fix it.”
She started on the back nine and with a birdie on the par-5 17th, that sent her on her way to three birdies on the opening four holes of the front nine. Hull finished with two birdies and was at 11-under 131.
“I actually can’t really remember much of my round because I was so focused. I didn’t know what my score was when I was coming in,” Hull said.
A five-time Solheim Cup player, Hull is nearly six years removed from her lone LPGA Tour win at the CME Group Championship. She also has three Ladies European Tour wins, the most recent last fall in the Aramco Team Series in New York.
Thitikul won last week in Arkansas, and at age 19 can replace Jin Young Ko at No. 1 in the world by winning. She will be no worse than No. 2 after this week after Nelly Korda shot 75-72 and missed the cut.
Thitikul has made no secret that Old American doesn't suit her game. She told her team around her at the start of the week she didn't have many expectations.
That could be what's helping the Thai teen, who is trying to think less and react to shots. She overcame a double bogey on the par-4 ninth hole and put herself in great position for the weekend with a 40-foot eagle putt on the 17th and a closing birdie.
“When I started, like before first round, I just told myself and my manager, my caddie, that make the cut is good enough for me here on this course,” Thitikul said. "It's challenging for me. I think's it's so different from last week. It's dry and it's run-out pretty much, and it's so many bunkers.
“I don't think too much on the course. That's why I can play well these two days.”
Lin led by one after the first round and birdied two of the par 5s.
Lindy Duncan had a 65 and was three shots behind. Jessica Korda had a 66 and was four behind, while Lydia Ko also had 66 and was a further stroke back. Lexi Thompson also played in the morning and could only manage a 70, leaving her six shots behind as the American tries to end more than three years without winning on the LPGA.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-10-01T03:56:26+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/sports/2022/09/30/charley-hull-with-8-birdies-posts-64-to-take-lead-in-texas/ |
Todd and Julie Chrisley are getting candid about the fallout from their legal troubles.
Last month, the couple was found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and tax fraud. In addition, Julie was convicted of wire fraud. The Chrisley Knows Best stars will be sentenced on Oct. 6 and could face up to 30 years in jail.
In a new episode of the Chrisley Confessions podcast on Podcast One, Todd spoke about how the situation has strengthened their marriage.
"In my perspective, it has drawn me closer to my wife," he noted. "I feel like that my marriage, for me personally, internally, is the strongest that it's ever been. I feel like for the first time in my life and my marriage, I feel like my marriage is feeding a part of me that I didn't even know was starving. I feel like I understand Julie from a different level than I ever have before. I feel like you have opened up more since all of this."
"I feel like for so long, you and I have been a team since day one," Julie replied. "It's been you and I against the world ... I think for both of us, this situation, our season of life right now has shown us it's not about what our plan is, it's about what God's plan is. For a long time, it was always our plan, not God's plan."
The trial and subsequent conviction came after Todd and Julie were indicted by a federal grand jury in August 2019 for falsifying documents to secure up to $30 million in bank loans for personal use. Todd and Julie turned themselves in shortly thereafter, denying wrongdoing and entering a plea of not guilty.
In Friday's podcast episode, Julie said that she has restoration on the brain after reading a new book about comebacks.
"It doesn't matter how messy life has become. It's never too late for God to restore your family, your health, your mind. Never too late for him to put your life back together," she said. "Never too late to heal the wounds inflicted on you over the years. Never too late for Jesus to speak to you when you're hanging on a cross in the middle of a punishment you deserve. ... It also said that a lot of us need a shakedown so that we can rise up."
"I thought that was a really powerful statement," she continued. "Sometimes we need a shakedown so that we can rise up. And that the lesson for us has to be that it's never too late. We're never too far gone. God is always good and he always remembers us. Our prayer isn't to get revenge on a group of people, but to be strengthened once more so that we may live in God's glory."
Their conversation comes amid a time of healing for the family, at least in their personal lives.
Todd's daughter, Lindsie Chrisley, recently addressed her reconciliation with her dad after the pair had been previously and publicly estranged.
Lindsie spoke about the reaction to her reconnection with her father in a new episode of her podcast, The Southern Tea, and explained her decision to rebuild their relationship.
While Lindsie was publicly and vehemently estranged from Todd as recently as 2021, the pair seemingly mended fences earlier this year. Lindsie then testified in defense of Todd and Julie during their trial. Lindsie said the trial was not the motivating factor in their reconciliation, but rather her own marital troubles and eventual divorce from Will Campbell -- with whom she split from in July 2021 after nine years of marriage -- was the inciting incident.
"After my divorce stuff had become public, my dad had posted, ‘I’m here, I love you, whatever’s going on in your life right now I see it.' [And] that’s really more so how we were able to reconnect," she shared.
For more on the Chrisley family's ongoing legal drama, see the video below.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led House has launched the first salvo in what could be a long-running feud with the District of Columbia over self-government in the nation’s capital.
In back-to-back votes, the House voted Thursday to overturn a sweeping rewrite of the criminal code passed by the City Council last year and a new law that would grant noncitizens the right to vote in local elections.
Congressional oversight of the district is written into the Constitution. And while it has been more than three decades since Congress outright nullified a D.C. law, Congress has frequently used alternative methods such as budget riders to alter laws on issues ranging from abortion funding to marijuana legalization.
The House voted 250-173 to overturn the rewrite of the criminal code, which among other things, reduced the maximum penalties for burglary, carjacking and robbery. The voting rights bill also was overturned by a 260-173 vote.
The moves may be partially symbolic since both would have to pass the Democratic-held Senate and be signed by President Joe Biden. However, both House votes garnered a notable amount of Democratic support with 31 Democrats voting to overturn the criminal code rewrite and 42 voting to overturn the voting measure. Biden has said publicly that he opposes both measures, but has not explicitly stated he would veto them.
Thursday’s votes signal a new and openly combative phase in the District’s tortured relationship with the federal government.
The debate has put D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in a curious political position. Bowser vetoed the rewrite of the city’s criminal code in January, saying the maximum penalty reductions send “the wrong message” on crime prevention, Bowser also apposed a measure that would allow for jury trials in most misdemeanor cases, saying the sudden spike in jury trials would overwhelm the local justice system. Her veto was quickly overridden by the D.C. Council in a 12-1 vote.
Republican lawmakers decried the D.C. government as soft on criminals in the midst of a multi-year local spike in violent crime. Several Republican lawmakers have cited Bowser’s opposition to bolster their own arguments.
But Bowser has publicly stated she does not want Congress to get involved in the process, while also citing congressional concern as proof of the validity of her own objections.
“We don’t want any interference on our local laws,” she said last week. “Quite frankly, members of Congress have expressed similar concerns. There’s a lot of people that don’t agree with what the council did.”
New York Rep. Anthony Esposito, a former police officer, accused the D.C. Council of “empowering criminals at the expense of the public,” and said the new criminal code would ”effectively prevent the local justice system from keeping criminals off of our streets, all while D.C. grapples with a crime wave.”
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., the top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C’s nonvoting delegate in the Congress, spent most of the morning House debate playing defense. Norton said the new mandatory minimum penalties would still be higher than those for identical crimes in multiple U.S. states.
Raskin accused House Republicans of ignoring their own public dedication to states’ rights by carrying out a longstanding vendetta against the D.C. government.
“That is the beauty of the federal system which I thought our colleagues supported,” Raskin said. “They’re not really interested in scrutinizing the actual criminal justice policy. They just want to kick the people of Washington, D.C., around. They want to lord it over them.”
After the vote, Norton released a statement saying, “D.C. residents, a majority of whom are Black and Brown, are worthy and capable of governing themselves. It is true Congress has absolute power over D.C., but might does not make right.”
The sweeping rewrite of D.C’s criminal code has been years in the making; it was approved unanimously last year by the 13-member D.C. Council and carries the support of major stakeholders, including D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb.
“Today’s move to overturn our laws is not about making the District safer or more just,” Schwalb said in a post-vote statement. “Today’s actions are political grandstanding and highlight the urgent need for D.C. statehood.”
The measure to grant noncitizens, including immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, the right to vote in local elections is not unique. Similar measures have passed in multiple jurisdictions around the country, including Takoma Park, Maryland — a liberal bastion on the outskirts of Washington that is Raskin’s home district. But multiple Republican critics claimed that the unique nature of D.C. with its hundreds of foreign embassies, made it particularly inappropriate.
Official estimates set the number of noncitizen D.C. residents at around 50,000, out of a total population of just under 700,000 residents.
“For years, Democrats in Washington decried potential foreign influence in our electoral process, but D.C.’s new law potentially allows foreign agents from China, Russia, and other adversaries to participate in local elections held within this nation’s capital city,” said Rep. Nicholas Langworthy, R-N.Y.
Norton, in a Wednesday night debate over the voting law, call the congressional intervention “paternalistic” and said it violated basic democratic ideals of local self-governance.
“There is only one question before this House,” Norton said, “The question is: ‘Do you believe in democracy?’ “ | 2023-02-10T09:07:19+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/politics/ap-politics/ap-house-votes-to-overturn-dc-criminal-code-and-voting-laws/ |
Planned Strategic Transaction for Enterprise Apps Business Line Valued at $69 Million Progressing
Conference Call to be Held Today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX), the Indoor Intelligence® company, today provided a business update and reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
"We took a number of actions in the third quarter in furtherance of our objective to unlock value for our shareholders," commented Nadir Ali, CEO of Inpixon. "We implemented initiatives to streamline our operations and reduce our operating costs. We also signed a definitive agreement for the spinoff and sale of our enterprise apps business segment with KINS Technology Group Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $69 million, which we believe is a significant win for our shareholders. We continue to see strong demand for expansions within our existing customer base across both business lines within our Indoor Intelligence segment. Although overall macroeconomic market conditions have resulted in some challenges, we still achieved revenue growth of approximately 30% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period last year. We believe the activities we are undertaking will have a meaningful impact in accelerating the path to profitability and positioning our Indoor Intelligence business lines for continued growth and long-term success."
Financial Results
Revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $4.2 million and $14.1 million, respectively, compared to $4.5 million and $10.9 million for the comparable periods in the prior year for a decrease of approximately 6% and an increase of approximately 30%, respectively. This decrease during the third quarter of 2022 is primarily attributable to delayed shipments in the IIoT product line of our Indoor Intelligence segment and lower sales for the SAVES product line. The increase in sales for the nine-month period, is primarily attributable to the addition of the CXApp product line in our Indoor Intelligence segment during the second quarter of 2021 and the addition of the Intranav product line in the fourth quarter of 2021. Gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $2.9 million and $10.1 million, respectively, compared to $3.3 million and $7.9 million for the 2021 respective periods, representing a decrease of approximately 10% and an increase of 28%, respectively. The gross profit margin for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, was 70% and 71%, compared to 73% and 73% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. This decrease in margin is primarily due to the sales mix during the periods.
Net loss attributable to stockholders of Inpixon for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $17.6 million and $48.7 million, respectively, compared to $33.6 million and $31.4 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in the prior year. This increase in loss was primarily attributable lower gross profit, a $7.6 million goodwill impairment and other non-cash items including an unrealized net loss on equity securities, offset by decreased operating expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, was a loss of $8.2 million and $26.9 million, respectively, compared to a loss of $6.7 million and $18.5 million for the prior year periods, respectively. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income or loss before interest, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization plus adjustments for other income or expense items, non-recurring items and non-cash items including stock-based compensation.
Proforma non-GAAP net loss per basic and diluted common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was a loss of $3.96 and $13.44, respectively, compared to a loss of $3.77 and $13.68 for the prior year periods. Non-GAAP net loss per share is defined as net loss per basic and diluted share adjusted for non-cash items including stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles and one-time charges and other adjustments including impairment of goodwill, provision for valuation allowance on notes, and acquisition costs.
Conference Call
Inpixon management will host a conference call today at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss the company's financial results for the 2022 third quarter ended September 30, 2022, as well as review the company's corporate progress and other developments.
The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll-free 844-407-9500 for U.S. callers or +1 862-298-0850 for international callers and entering access code Inpixon. A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2235/47060 or on the company's Investor Relations section of the website, ir.inpixon.com.
Investors and other interested parties are invited to submit questions to management prior to the call's start via email to inpx@crescendo-ir.com.
A webcast replay will be available on the company's Investor Relations section of the website (ir.inpixon.com) through November 10, 2023. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through November 17, 2022, and can be accessed by dialing 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or +1 919-882-2331 for international callers and entering access code 47060.
About Inpixon
Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX) is the innovator of Indoor Intelligence®, delivering actionable insights for people, places and things. Combining the power of mapping, positioning and analytics, Inpixon helps to create smarter, safer, and more secure environments. The company's Indoor Intelligence and mobile app solutions are leveraged by a multitude of industries to optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. Inpixon customers can take advantage of industry leading location awareness, RTLS, workplace and hybrid event solutions, analytics, sensor fusion, IIoT and the IoT to create exceptional experiences and to do good with indoor data. For the latest insights, follow Inpixon on LinkedIn, Twitter, and visit inpixon.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management believes that certain financial measures not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") are useful measures of operations. EBIDTA, Adjusted EBITDA and pro forma net loss per share are non-GAAP measures. Inpixon defines "EBITDA" as net income (loss) before interest, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a metric for which it manages the business, and Inpixon defines "Adjusted EBITDA" as EBITDA plus adjustments for other income or expense items, non-recurring items and non-cash items. Inpixon defines "pro forma net loss per share" as GAAP net loss per share adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles and one-time charges including impairment of goodwill and provision for valuation allowances.
Management provides Adjusted EBITDA and pro forma net loss per share measures so that investors will have the same financial information that management uses, which may assist investors in assessing Inpixon's performance on a period-over-period basis. Adjusted EBITDA or pro forma net loss per share is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP, and should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss) or any other measure of performance under GAAP, or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as an indicator of cash flows or as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA and pro forma net loss per share have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered either in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Inpixon's results as reported under GAAP.
For more information on our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures, please see the "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" table accompanying this press release.
Important Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed business combination of Inpixon's enterprise apps business segment, which will be held by CXApp Holding Corp. ("CXApp"), with KINS (the "Business Combination") and the distribution of CXApp common stock to Inpixon securityholders, CXApp has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1 (the "Form S-1"), which includes a preliminary prospectus registering shares of CXApp common stock and KINS has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Form S-4"), which includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the KINS stockholder vote required in connection with the Business Combination and the registration of shares of KINS common stock, warrants and certain equity awards. This communication does not contain all the information that should be considered concerning the Business Combination. The final prospectus filed by CXApp will include the final proxy statement/prospectus filed by KINS, which will serve as an information statement/prospectus in connection with the spin-off of CXApp. This communication is not a substitute for the registration statements that CXApp and KINS will file with the SEC or any other documents that KINS or CXApp may file with the SEC, or that KINS, Inpixon or CXApp may send to stockholders in connection with the Business Combination. It is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect to the Business Combination. KINS's stockholders and Inpixon's stockholders and other interested persons are advised to read, when available, the preliminary and definitive registration statements, and documents incorporated by reference therein, as these materials will contain important information about KINS, CXApp and the Business Combination. The final proxy statement/prospectus contained in KINS's registration statement will be mailed to KINS's stockholders as of a record date to be established for voting on the Business Combination.
The registration statements, proxy statement/prospectus and other documents (when they are available) will also be available free of charge, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: KINS Technology Group, Inc., Four Palo Alto Square, Suite 200, 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306.
Participants in the Solicitation
Inpixon, KINS and CXApp, and each of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of their management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from KINS's stockholders in connection with the Business Combination. Stockholders are urged to carefully read the proxy statement/prospectus regarding the Business Combination when it becomes available, because it will contain important information. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of KINS's stockholders in connection with the Business Combination will be set forth in the registration statement when it is filed with the SEC. Information about KINS's executive officers and directors and CXApp's management and directors also will be set forth in the registration statement relating to the Business Combination when it becomes available.
No Solicitation or Offer
This communication shall neither constitute an offer to sell nor the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or the solicitation of any proxy, vote, consent or approval in any jurisdiction in connection with the Business Combination, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to any registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdictions. This communication is restricted by law; it is not intended for distribution to, or use by any person in, any jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication, including statements regarding the expected timing and structure of the Business Combination, the ability of the parties to complete the Business Combination, the expected benefits of the Business Combination, CXApp's future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and its expectations regarding the application of, and the rate and degree of market acceptance of, the CXApp technology platform and other technologies, and Inpixon's expectations regarding the remainder of its industrial IoT business are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the control of Inpixon, CXApp and KINS, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, but are not limited to: the risk that the transactions may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of Inpixon's or KINS's securities; the risk that KINS stockholder approval of the Business Combination is not obtained; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, the amount of funds available in KINS's trust account following any redemptions by KINS's stockholders; the failure to receive certain governmental and regulatory approvals; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; changes in general economic conditions, including as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic or the conflict between Russia and Ukraine; the outcome of litigation related to or arising out of the Business Combination, or any adverse developments therein or delays or costs resulting therefrom; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the transactions on Inpixon's, CXApp's or KINS's business relationships, operating results, and businesses generally; the fluctuation of economic conditions; the impact of COVID-19, global conflicts, inflation and other global events on Inpixon's results of operations and global supply chain constraints; Inpixon's ability to integrate the products and business from acquisitions into its existing business; the performance of management and employees; the regulatory landscape as it relates to privacy regulations and their applicability to Inpixon's technology; Inpixon's ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements; the ability to obtain financing if needed; competition; general economic conditions; the ability to continue to meet Nasdaq's listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; costs related to the Business Combination; that the price of KINS's or Inpixon's securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including Inpixon's, KINS's or CXApp's inability to implement their business plans or meet or exceed their financial projections and changes in the combined capital structure; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the Business Combination, and identify and realize additional opportunities; and the ability of CXApp to implement its strategic initiatives.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of Inpixon's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, KINS's registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-249177) and the Form S-4, the Form S-1, the proxy statement/prospectus and certain other documents filed or that may be filed by Inpixon, KINS or CXApp from time to time with the SEC following the date hereof. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Inpixon, CXApp and KINS assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
None of Inpixon, CXApp or KINS gives any assurance that Inpixon, CXApp or KINS will achieve their expectations.
Inpixon Contacts
General inquiries:
Inpixon
Email: marketing@inpixon.com
Web: inpixon.com/contact-us
Investor relations:
Crescendo Communications, LLC
Tel: +1 212-671-1020
Email: INPX@crescendo-ir.com
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