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- Fourth quarter Consumer revenue of $52.8 million increased 64% over the prior year and was another record quarter. Core revenue of $75.8 million grew 17% over the prior year - Full year Consumer revenue of $176.9 million increased 92% and outperformed prestige beauty industry growth of 15%. Core revenue of $269.8 million grew 44% over prior year - Use of cash for operating and investing activities sequentially improved each quarter; Q4 2022 down $102 million versus Q1 2022 - Actions taken to simplify portfolio, streamline management structure and deliver efficiencies EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS), a leading synthetic biotechnology company accelerating the world's transition to sustainable consumption through its Lab-to-MarketTM technology platform and clean beauty consumer brands, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. Q4 2022 Core revenue of $75.8 million grew 17% versus the prior year quarter driven by record Consumer revenue of $52.8 million, a 64% year-over-year increase for the quarter and 92% for the full year 2022. Amyris' consumer brands continued their robust growth trajectory, outperforming prestige beauty industry growth of 15% according to NPD Group. Their year-end report confirms that every category in prestige beauty posted double-digit gains in 2022, with skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics growing 12%, 22%, and 18%, respectively. Amyris' brands delivered 44%, 744%, and 145% growth, respectively, in these categories. "We have focused our brand leadership teams and are making differentiated portfolio choices placing our investment on attractive beauty categories such as skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, baby care and healthy aging with our flagship brands Biossance, JVN, Rose Inc., Pipette, Stripes and MenoLabs," commented John Melo, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have grouped our other, more nascent, brands under one leader to achieve economies of scale. We also expanded our Technology Access partnerships by signing an agreement with Givaudan for beauty and personal care, similar to existing partnerships with DSM in flavor and fragrance and Ingredion in food and beverage. We are actively working on a partnership for human health." "We continued to have access to the necessary capital to fund our operations," added Melo. "We secured $150 million in funding in the fourth quarter and communicated yesterday that we secured an additional $50 million to bridge us to the $200 million upfront cash payment from our strategic transaction, which is expected to close in the next 30-45 days following HSR review." During 2022, Amyris reduced its use of cash for operating and investing activities sequentially each quarter from ($200) million in Q1 to ($189) million in Q2 to ($164) million in Q3 to ($97) million in Q4. The company also reduced its inventory holdings in Q4 and continues to build on these initial cost and cash improvements. Although management was not fully satisfied with the progress toward reducing operating expense, the company did substantially reduce the costs involved with inbound air shipping from Q3 to Q4 by $9.2 million or 72% and delayered its leadership structure effecting a $1.2 million initial restructuring charge. "We have much more to do on our Fit-to-Win agenda and are committed to delivering quarter-by-quarter improvements in profitability and cash generation from operations. We continue to be well-positioned to execute our Lab-to-Market strategy. We own the underlying science, we are the long-term producer at scale, we partner with leaders in their respective end-markets and bring some of the best performing clean beauty, health and wellness products to consumers with our family of leading prestige brands. To fully leverage our assets and drive enterprise value, we are focused on efficiency, lowering our cost and significantly simplifying our portfolio. We expect these actions to meet our objective of ending 2023 as a self-sufficient enterprise," concluded Melo. Revenue Q4 2022 Financial Highlights - Core revenue of $75.8 million increased 17% compared to Q4 2021 Core revenue of $64.8 million. Excluding $13.0 million of Q4 2021 technology license revenue attributable to joint ventures, Core revenue increased by 46%. Q4 2022 Core revenue included Consumer revenue of $52.8 million, an increase of $20.7 million or 64% compared to Q4 2021 and the seventh consecutive quarter of record growth. - Consumer revenue growth was primarily driven by the Biossance®, JVNTM and MenoLabs® brands. Overall performance within the Company's clean beauty consumer portfolio outperformed the public peer group in year-over-year revenue growth. Direct-to-consumer sales grew 61% compared to Q4 2021, and retail sales through third party channels grew 66%. Biossance, Pipette®, JVN, and Rose Inc.® products were available in more than 14,000 physical locations compared to approximately 2,100 in 2021. - Technology Access revenue declined 30% compared to Q4 2021, primarily due to $13.0 million of Q4 2021 joint venture revenue. Ingredients product revenue decreased 12% to $14.3 million, reflecting temporary supply and working capital constraints, resulting in significant unfulfilled orders, as the business transitioned from higher cost toll manufacturing to lower cost internal sourcing from the new fermentation plant in Brazil. R&D collaboration revenue decreased 37% to $2.0 million. - Non-GAAP gross margin in Q4 2022 of $21.4 million (28% of revenue) decreased from $22.0 million (34% of revenue) in Q4 2021. Excluding the impact of technology license revenue in each period, non-GAAP gross margin increased from $9.0 million (17% of revenue) in Q4 2021 to $14.8 million (21% of revenue) in Q4 2022, reflecting Consumer revenue growth and margin expansion. - Non-GAAP cash operating expense of $148.3 million increased by $44.9 million compared to Q4 2021 due to increased headcount, consumer brand freight and fulfillment activities, and investments in consumer brands. - Adjusted EBITDA of ($156.8) million decreased $60.6 million, primarily due to higher operating expense. - Q4 2022 net loss was $149.8 million ($0.46 loss per diluted share) compared to net income of $37.8 million ($0.43 loss per diluted share) in Q4 2021. Non-cash mark-to-market adjustments related to changes in the fair value of debt and derivatives were $10.3 million favorable in Q4 2022 and $180.0 million favorable in Q4 2021. In addition, there was a favorable non-cash change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration of $24.9 million in Q4 2022. - Total cash at the end of Q4 2022 was $70.6 million, compared to $24.6 million at the end of Q3 2022. FY 2022 Financial Highlights - Core revenue of $269.8 million increased 44% compared to $188.0 million in 2021. Full year 2022 Core revenue included record Consumer revenue of $176.9 million, an increase of 92% compared to 2021, and Technology Access revenue of $92.9 million, a decrease of 3%. Total revenue of $269.8 million decreased 21% compared to 2021, which included $153.8 million from strategic transactions. - Non-GAAP gross margin was $105.1 million (39% of revenue) in 2022 and $227.0 million in 2021. Excluding $153.8 million of 2021 strategic transactions, non-GAAP gross margin in 2022 increased $31.9 million year over year. - Non-GAAP cash operating expense of $539.9 million increased by $238.5 million over the prior year, primarily due to increased headcount (both organic and from acquisitions) and investments in consumer brands. - Adjusted EBITDA was ($521.0) million in 2022 and ($107.1) million in 2021. Excluding $153.8 million of 2021 strategic transactions, Adjusted EBITDA in 2022 decreased $260.1 million, primarily due to increased operating expense and higher ingredients cost of goods sold for contract manufactured intermediate and finished product. - Net loss was $528.5 million ($1.69 loss per diluted share), compared to a net loss of $270.5 million ($0.97 loss per diluted share) in 2021. Non-cash mark-to-market adjustments related to changes in the fair value of debt and derivatives were $57.3 million favorable in 2022 and $37.2 million unfavorable in 2021. In addition, there was a favorable non-cash change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration of $24.9 million in 2022 and an unfavorable loss upon extinguishment of debt of $32.5 million in 2021. Q1 and 2023 Financial Outlook Total revenue (Core revenue plus strategic transaction) is expected to grow 95-100% for full year 2023 compared to 2022. The strategic transaction with Givaudan is expected to generate $200 million of license revenue in the second quarter. Core revenue (Consumer plus Technology Access revenue) is expected to follow approximate quarterly phasing of 15% of full year Core revenue expected in Q1, 25% expected in Q2, 27% expected in Q3, and 33% expected in Q4. Consumer brands are expected to continue to deliver industry leading growth in skin care, hair care, color cosmetics, baby care and healthy aging. We are prioritizing delivering on our cash use targets from sequential quarterly improvements in our cost base, both cost of goods sold and operating expense. Our "Fit-to-Win" program is expected to deliver over $150 million of annualized cash cost improvements and working capital efficiencies. Capital expenditure is estimated at $55 million, 50% lower than 2022. No M&A activities are contemplated. Conference Call Amyris will host a conference call today at 4:30 pm ET (1:30 pm PT) to discuss its Q4 and full year 2022 financial results and provide a business and financial update. Live audio webcast/conference call: Webcast: please visit http://investors.amyris.com. U.S. Dial-In Number: (844) 850-0551. International Dial-In Number: (412) 902-4203. Please connect to the website or dial in to the conference call 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to avoid connection delays. If a participant will be listen-only, they are encouraged to listen via the webcast on Amyris' investor page. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of Amyris' website. FINANCIAL RESULTS AND NON-GAAP INFORMATION To supplement our financial results and guidance presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are helpful in understanding our financial results. These non-GAAP financial measures are among the factors management uses in planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to Amyris' historical performance as well as comparisons to the operating results of other companies. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP, can enhance investors' and analysts' abilities to meaningfully compare our results from period to period, identify operating trends in our business, and track and model our financial performance. In addition, our management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater transparency into the indicators used by management to understand and evaluate our business and make operating decisions. Non-GAAP financial information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules, and therefore, should only be read in conjunction with financial information reported under GAAP in order to understand Amyris' operating performance. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is provided in the tables attached to this press release. Our Non-GAAP financial measures include the following: Non-GAAP Gross Margin is calculated as GAAP revenue less non-GAAP cost of products sold. Non-GAAP cost of products sold excludes other costs and provisions, inventory lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments, inventory write-offs, excess capacity, manufacturing capacity fee adjustments, stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization. Non-GAAP Cash Operating Expense is calculated as GAAP Operating Expense minus stock-based compensation, depreciation, amortization, M&A transaction expense, contract credit loss reserve, R&D performance agreement termination, gain from change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration, restructuring, and impairment. EBITDA is calculated as GAAP net income (loss) less interest, expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and loss allocated to participating securities. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA less income/loss attributable to noncontrolling interest, gain/loss from change in fair value of derivatives, gain/loss from changes in the fair value of debt, gain/loss upon debt extinguishment, other income/expense, loss from investment in affiliate, inventory lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments, inventory write-offs, M&A transaction expense, stock-based compensation expense, R&D performance agreement termination, manufacturing capacity fee adjustment, contract asset credit loss reserve, gain from change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration, restructuring, and impairment. About Amyris Amyris (Nasdaq: AMRS) is a leading synthetic biotechnology company, transitioning the Clean Health & Beauty and Flavors & Fragrances markets to sustainable ingredients through fermentation and the company's proprietary Lab-to-MarketTM technology platform. This Amyris platform leverages state-of-the-art machine learning, robotics and artificial intelligence, enabling the company to rapidly bring new innovation to market at commercial scale. Amyris ingredients are included in over 20,000 products from the world's top brands, reaching more than 300 million consumers. Amyris also owns and operates a family of consumer brands that is constantly evolving to meet the growing demand for sustainable, effective and accessible products. For more information, please visit http://www.amyris.com. Amyris, the Amyris logo, Biossance, JVN, Lab-to-Market, MenoLabs, Pipette, Rose Inc. and Stripes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Amyris, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements, and any statements other than statements of historical fact could be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding future events, such as Amyris' financial outlook for 2023; Amyris' 2023 goals, including cost reduction initiatives, growth, profitability and other financial and business goals, such as securing a partnership in the human health category; and Amyris' expectations regarding the closing of its strategic transaction and the timing thereof. These statements are based on management's current expectations and actual results and future events may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties, including risks related to Amyris' liquidity and ability to fund operating and capital expenses, risks related to its financing activities, risks related to potential delays or failures in completing and integrating planned acquisitions, risks related to potential delays or failures in development, regulatory approval, launch, production and commercialization of products, risks related to global economic trends, inflation and policy measures undertaken to address inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic and any other geopolitical events, including the Ukraine conflict, resulting in global economic, financial and supply chain disruptions that may negatively impact Amyris' business operations and financial results or cause market volatility, risks related to Amyris' reliance on third parties particularly in the supply chain, and other risks detailed from time to time in filings Amyris makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Amyris disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Financial Tables Follow View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Amyris, Inc.	2023-03-15T21:29:13+00:00	kalb.com	https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/03/15/amyris-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-full-year-2022-financial-results/
NAHRIN, Afghanistan — On weekdays, when most kids around the world are at school, 12-year-old Mansour is in the middle of a grueling shift at the coal mines. Deep inside a tunnel carved into the side of a blackened mountain, the young boy waits under the flickering glow of his headlamp as older boys pry coal out of the earth by pickaxe and hand, while others shovel the piles into sacks strapped onto the backs of donkeys. From there, it is Mansour's job — from dawn until dusk — to lead the coal-laden donkeys out of a labyrinth of crumbling tunnels down the mountain in this remote part of Baghlan province, 180 miles north of Kabul. Here, the so-called black gold is bagged and loaded onto trucks, mostly bound for neighboring countries. "My family sent me to work here last year," he says. He's wearing no protective equipment — no mask, no goggles, just a pair of cheap rubber shoes he's sliced open to let his feet breathe, with toes blackened by coal dust peeking out. "What they pay me goes directly to my family." The boys earn between $3 and $8 for a day's work, depending on how strenuous their assigned tasks are. Digging for coal, lining the brittle tunnel walls with rickety wood frames, loading the trucks all earn top dollar at the government-run mines. They are enviable wages in cruel economic times. Even in wealthy, developed nations with advanced technologies, heavy machinery and readily available protective equipment, mining can be a dangerous and sometimes deadly job. In Afghanistan, where much of the coal is mined by hand, every descent into the bowels of this mountain is a gamble. A dozen workers were killed in January, after one of the mines collapsed due to heavy rains. No one, from the young miners to mining officials and labor and humanitarian groups, seems to know or is willing to say whether any of those who perished were kids. But the accident was enough to inspire a new ritual among the boys working here. Whenever one of them emerges from the tunnels, the others greet him with a tune from a toy flute the boys pass around during breaks — a humble celebration for making it out alive. Coal production is increasing — and so is the number of child miners Afghanistan's state-run coal industry is a rare bright spot in an otherwise shattered economy. When the Taliban returned to power last year, donor governments and international institutions withdrew billions of dollars in assistance, triggering an economic and humanitarian crisis. Months of isolation prompted the cash-strapped Taliban government to ramp up production and export of one of Afghanistan's more abundant commodities to countries like Pakistan to help resuscitate the economy, which contracted last year by about 20%. Coal exports increased by nearly as much in the first year under Taliban rule, according to the Ministry of Finance. Approximately 10,000 tons of coal are exported daily, according to the Ministry of Mining and Petroleum. The Taliban government also got an unexpected boost earlier this year from Russia's war in Ukraine. Disruptions in gas and supplies sent global demand for coal surging, bringing consumption to levels not seen since a decade ago, according to the International Energy Agency. This cleared the way for the Taliban to significantly increase duties on exports as well as the price of coal — "from what used to be $90 per ton under the previous government to $200 now," says Esmatullah Burhan, spokesman for the Ministry of Mining and Petroleum. Not only does the government have plans to build new roads for better access to China's markets, it's also eager to welcome foreign investment in the mining sector — for coal and especially rare minerals and metals, including lithium. "Our doors are open, especially for American and European companies," says Burhan. "The one condition we have: If a foreign company comes here, they must have an Afghan partnership." The investment has been slow to materialize. But with more than 90% of Afghans lacking enough to eat, many impoverished families are seizing the opportunity to send their children to work in the one industry that can still offer jobs and a steady wage. Children are more easily able than grown men to squeeze into the narrow mining tunnels and shafts. "Business is very good, it's growing," says Jawad Jahed, the head engineer who started managing the coal mines under the previous government. Other than the increase in production, the only change he's noticed since the return of the Taliban is the number of minors who've been sent to work. "Kids under 18 aren't supposed to work here, but our people are so poor, families have no choice," he says. "They send their children to work because they need the money and it's hard for us to turn them away." The Taliban say they want to eliminate child labor, but it's risen since they returned to power In Kabul, an old banner from the previous government declaring a mission to end child labor still hangs in the entrance of the Ministry of Labor. Ramin Behzad, the International Labor Organization's Kabul-based senior coordinator for Afghanistan, says it's a mission the Taliban government has inherited and now supports, even though the group has a past record of recruiting child soldiers. "They highlight that the elimination of child labor is very important and they want to continue to work on that," says Behzad. "It's come up in all the conversations we've had." But under both the current and previous authorities, action and enforcement have lagged. A U.S. Labor Department report published in 2021 found that "Afghanistan made no advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor." While it's unclear how many children currently work in Afghanistan's mining industry, what is known is that child labor overall has grown significantly in the last year. A survey of more than 10,000 households by a coalition of aid organizations found that the number of Afghan families with male heads of household reporting at least one child working jumped from 13% in 2021 to 21% in 2022. For families with female heads of household, those figures increased from 19% in 2021 to 29% in 2022. Some children have ended up at the coal mines, working around the clock with no protection or promise for a different life ahead. Several of the older boys at the Baghlan mine say they have come to terms with whatever fate awaits them. "It is the work of destiny," says 17-year-old Abdul Salaam. He's been working here since he was 9. "If it is my destiny to die in these mines, then so be it." But that destiny has already started taking shape. At the end of a 10-hour work day, a few young miners sit on a ledge overlooking this vast, blackened landscape. One of them pulls out the flute. He plays a mellifluous trill for a few seconds, then stops. "Carry on!" the other boys urge him, but he can't. He doesn't have the breath to go on. Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	2023-02-06T16:22:05+00:00	wyomingpublicmedia.org	https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-12-31/in-afghanistan-coal-mining-relies-on-the-labor-of-children
All amounts expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. Unaudited tabular amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars except number of shares, options, warrants, and per share amounts, unless otherwise noted VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American" or the "Company") today reported unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 ("Q2 2022"). "Operations at our flagship asset, La Colorada, have improved significantly, with silver production rising to approximately 1.7 million ounces in Q2," said Michael Steinmann, President and Chief Executive Officer. "However, Pan American's Q2 results were markedly impacted by the underperformance at Dolores and our determination that recording an impairment of this asset was required. The remaining operations performed largely in line with our expectations, recovering well from the impact of the COVID-19 Omicron wave in the first quarter of 2022. We continue to expect consolidated production to be weighted to the back half of 2022, especially for the Gold Segment due to mine sequencing at Shahuindo and La Arena. Our financial position remains solid with cash and short-term investments of $241.3 million and an undrawn line of credit of $500 million." - Silver production of 4.5 million ounces and gold production of 128.3 thousand ounces. - Revenue was $340.5 million, inclusive of a negative $9.3 million adjustment on open concentrate shipments, largely related to the decline in metal prices towards the end of Q2 2022. Revenue in Q2 2022 excluded inventory build-ups of 34.2 thousand ounces of silver and 8.5 thousand ounces of gold. - Net loss of $173.6 million ($0.83 basic loss per share), impacted by a pre-tax impairment charge of $99.1 million recorded for Dolores and $62.8 million in net realizable value (NRV) inventory adjustments, primarily at Dolores. - Adjusted loss of $6.5 million ($0.03 basic adjusted loss per share) excludes the impact from the Dolores impairment and the heap inventory write-down. - Operations generated $20.8 million of cash flow, net of $42.4 million in tax payments and a $19.5 million build-up in working capital. - Silver Segment Cash Costs and All-in Sustaining Costs ("AISC") per silver ounce were $12.10 and $17.30, respectively. Excluding NRV inventory adjustments, Silver Segment AISC was $15.90 per ounce. - Gold Segment Cash Costs and AISC per gold ounce were $1,132 and $2,051, respectively. Excluding NRV inventory adjustments, Gold Segment AISC was $1,540 per ounce. - As at June 30, 2022, Pan American had working capital of $513.9 million, inclusive of cash and short-term investment balances of $241.3 million; a long-term investment in Maverix Metals Inc. ("Maverix") with a fair value of $112.5 million; and $500.0 million available under our sustainability-linked credit facility. Total debt of $63.2 million was related to lease liabilities and construction loans. - A cash dividend of $0.11 per common share has been declared, payable on or about September 2, 2022, to holders of record of Pan American's common shares as of the close on August 22, 2022. Aligned with the Company's dividend policy, the dividend is comprised of a base dividend of $0.10 per common share and a variable dividend component of $0.01 per common share. The dividends are eligible dividends for Canadian income tax purposes. - Management has updated its Guidance for 2022. See the "2022 Guidance" section of this news release for further details, and the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. Management identified the following impairment indicators at the Dolores Mine as part of our quarterly review of impairment indicators: These factors resulted in an impairment to the mineral property, plant and equipment, as well as a net realizable value ("NRV") inventory adjustment, largely related to the heap inventory. The final meeting of the pre-consultation phase of the ILO 169 consultation process for the Escobal mine in Guatemala was held on July 20, 2022, and was formally announced at a joint news conference held by the Xinka Parliament and the Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines. A total of eight meetings were held during the pre-consultation. The process has now advanced to the consultation phase, with the first meeting scheduled for August 21, 2022. For a description of the ILO 169 consultation process for Escobal, please see our website at https://www.panamericansilver.com/operations/north-and-central-america/escobal/. Cash Costs, AISC, adjusted earnings, basic adjusted earnings per share, sustaining and non-sustaining capital, working capital, total debt and net cash are not generally accepted accounting principle ("non-GAAP") financial measures. Please refer to the "Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures" section of this news release for further information on these measures. This news release should be read in conjunction with Pan American's unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and our Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. This material is available on Pan American's website at panamericansilver.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Based on results for the first six months of 2022 and the expected results for the remainder of the year, Management provides the following update to the 2022 Operating Outlook included in the Company's 2021 MD&A dated February 23, 2022: - The estimates for silver and gold production have been reaffirmed, but are expected to be at the low end of the ranges, primarily due to the production shortfall at Dolores. - The estimates for Silver Segment Cash Costs and AISC have been reaffirmed. - The estimate for Gold Segment Cash Costs is expected to be at the high end of the original guidance range and the estimate for AISC, excluding NRV adjustments, has been revised from between $1,240 and $1,365 per ounce to between $1,450 and $1,550 per ounce. The revision reflects the production shortfall at Dolores, global inflationary pressures and an increase in estimated consolidated sustaining capital spending. - The estimate for sustaining capital has been increased from between $200.0 million and $210.0 million to between $240.0 million and $250.0 million due to a change in the financing of certain planned sustaining capital investments (funding projects directly rather than entering construction loans), which will decrease future expected cash outflows and loan obligations. The estimate for project capital has been decreased from between $80.0 million and $95.0 million to between $55.0 million and $60.0 million, based on expected delays in spending at both the La Colorada Skarn and Timmins projects. The decrease in capital for the La Colorada Skarn project is due to delaying the design and initiation of the access ramp developments to optimize alignments with the highly efficient bulk mining method designs being considered. The revisions bring the total capital expenditures anticipated for the year to between $295.0 million and $310.0 million. These estimates are forward-looking statements and information that are subject to the cautionary note associated with forward-looking statements and information at the end of this news release. The following tables provide Management's 2022 Guidance forecasts, as at August 10, 2022, including revised Gold Segment AISC and revised capital expenditures. The live webcast, presentation slides and the Management's Discussion and Analysis for the period ended June 30, 2022 will be available at panamericansilver.com. An archive of the webcast will also be available for three months. Pan American owns and operates silver and gold mines located in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. Pan American provides enhanced exposure to silver through a large base of silver reserves and resources, as well as major catalysts to grow silver production. We have a 28-year history of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS". Learn more at panamericansilver.com. Scientific and technical information contained in this news release have been reviewed and approved by Martin Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization, and Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM, Vice President Business Development and Geology, each of whom are Qualified Persons, as the term is defined in Canadian National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. For additional information about Pan American's material mineral properties, please refer to Pan American's Annual Information Form dated February 23, 2022, filed at www.sedar.com, or the Company's most recent Form 40-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In this news release, we refer to measures that are not generally accepted accounting principle ("non-GAAP") financial measures. These measures are widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark for performance, but do not have a standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS as an indicator of performance, and may differ from methods used by other companies with similar descriptions. These non-GAAP financial measures include: - Cash Costs. Pan American's method of calculating cash costs may differ from the methods used by other entities and, accordingly, Pan American's Cash Costs may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities. Investors are cautioned that Cash Costs should not be construed as an alternative to production costs, depreciation and amortization, and royalties determined in accordance with IFRS as an indicator of performance. - Adjusted earnings and basic adjusted earnings per share. Pan American believes that these measures better reflect normalized earnings as they eliminate items that in management's judgment are subject to volatility as a result of factors, which are unrelated to operations in the period, and/or relate to items that will settle in future periods. - All-in Sustaining Costs per silver or gold ounce sold, net of by-product credits ("AISC"). Pan American has adopted AISC as a measure of its consolidated operating performance and its ability to generate cash from all operations collectively, and Pan American believes it is a more comprehensive measure of the cost of operating our consolidated business than traditional cash costs per payable ounce, as it includes the cost of replacing ounces through exploration, the cost of ongoing capital investments (sustaining capital), general and administrative expenses, as well as other items that affect Pan American's consolidated earnings and cash flow. - Total debt is calculated as the total current and non-current portions of: long-term debt, finance lease liabilities and loans payable. Total debt does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Pan American and certain investors use this information to evaluate the financial debt leverage of Pan American. - Net cash is calculated as cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments, other than equity securities less total debt. - Working capital is calculated as current assets less current liabilities. Working capital does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Pan American and certain investors use this information to evaluate whether Pan American is able to meet its current obligations using its current assets. - Total available liquidity is calculated as the sum of Cash and cash equivalents, Short-term Investments, and the amount available on the Credit Facility. Total available liquidity does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Pan American and certain investors use this information to evaluate the liquid assets available to Pan American. Readers should refer to the "Alternative Performance (non-GAAP) Measures" section of Pan American's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the period ended December 31, 2021, for a more detailed discussion of these and other non-GAAP measures and their calculation. Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other things: future financial or operational performance, including our estimated production of silver, gold and other metals forecasted for 2022, our estimated Cash Costs and AISC, and our sustaining and project capital expenditures in 2022; the anticipated timing for metals production and sales, including the expectation with respect to production being weighted to the latter half of 2022 and the timing and amount of any future sales related to inventory build-ups; estimated recoverable amounts of cash generating units; expectations with respect to mineral grades and the impact of any variations relative to actual grades experienced; the impact of inflationary pressures on our operations and business, particularly for diesel and certain consumables, as well as the impacts related to disruptions in the supply chain; future anticipated prices for gold, silver and other metals and assumed foreign exchange rates; expectations with respect to the future anticipated impact of COVID-19 on our operations and the assumptions that the impact of COVID-19, including the Omicron variant, will be such that we will be able to maintain our workforce at near normal levels throughout 2022; whether Pan American is able to maintain a strong financial condition and have sufficient capital, or have access to capital through our corporate sustainability-linked credit facility or otherwise, to sustain our business and operations; and the ability of Pan American to successfully complete any capital projects, including, but not limited to, the La Colorada Skarn project, the expected economic or operational results derived from those projects, and the impacts of any such projects on Pan American; and Pan American's plans and expectations for its properties and operations. These forward-looking statements and information reflect Pan American's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Pan American, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include: the impact of inflation and disruptions to the global, regional and local supply chains; the world-wide economic and social impact of COVID-19 and the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, and the presence and impact of COVID-19 and COVID-19 related restrictions on our workforce, suppliers and other essential resources and what effect those impacts, if they change, would have on our business; the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on our financial and operational results; the ability of Pan American to continue with its operations, or to successfully maintain our operations on care and maintenance, should the situation related to COVID-19 not be as anticipated; tonnage of ore to be mined and processed; future anticipated prices for gold, silver and other metals and assumed foreign exchange rates; the timing and impact of planned capital expenditure projects, including anticipated sustaining, project, and exploration expenditures; the ongoing impact and timing of the court-mandated ILO 169 consultation process in Guatemala; ore grades and recoveries; capital, decommissioning and reclamation estimates; our mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates and the assumptions upon which they are based; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); no labour-related disruptions at any of our operations; no unplanned delays or interruptions in scheduled production; all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for our operations are received in a timely manner; our ability to secure and maintain title and ownership to mineral properties and the surface rights necessary for our operations; and our ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Pan American cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and Pan American has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the duration and effect of local and world-wide inflationary pressures and the potential for economic recessions; the duration and effects of COVID-19, and any other pandemics on our operations and workforce, and the effects on global economies and society; fluctuations in silver, gold and base metal prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); fluctuations in currency markets (such as the PEN, MXN, ARS, BOB, GTQ and CAD versus the USD); operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom Pan American Silver does business; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards; employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; our ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; changes in laws, regulations and government practices in the jurisdictions where we operate, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations; changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and political, legal or economic developments in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Guatemala or other countries where Pan American Silver may carry on business, including risks relating to expropriation and risks relating to the constitutional court-mandated ILO 169 consultation process in Guatemala; diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as properties are mined; increased competition in the mining industry for equipment and qualified personnel; and those factors identified under the caption "Risks Related to Pan American's Business" in Pan American Silver's most recent form 40-F and Annual Information Form filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities, respectively. Although Pan American has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or intended. Investors are cautioned against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's current views of our near and longer term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Pan American does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. View original content: SOURCE Pan American Silver Corp.	2022-08-11T00:00:43+00:00	kfyrtv.com	https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/10/pan-american-silver-reports-q2-2022-results/
Northern Michigan’s first and only violin shop is just over a week away from their grand opening. The Traverse City Violin Company is a full-service violin shop in Traverse City that specializes in new and vintage instruments for professionals and students alike. Their team of experts provides top-notch repair, restoration, and adjustment services for violins, violas, cellos, basses and bows. They also offer piano repair services. Owner Karine Pierson is a Traverse City native and tells us how she’s working with the MIMusic studio to offer music education and instrument lessons.	2023-05-30T15:39:40+00:00	9and10news.com	https://www.9and10news.com/2023/05/30/northern-michigans-first-violin-shop-offers-sales-repairs-and-lessons/
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A crowd apparently spooked by gunfire and an electrical explosion stampeded at an event to distribute financial aid during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Yemen’s capital late Wednesday, killing at least 78 people and injuring at least 73 others, according to witnesses and Houthi rebel officials. The tragedy was the deadliest in years that was not related to Yemen’s long-running war, and came ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan later this week. Armed Houthis fired into the air in an attempt at crowd control, apparently striking an electrical wire and causing it to explode, according to two witnesses, Abdel-Rahman Ahmed and Yahia Mohsen. That sparked a panic, and people, including many women and children, began stampeding, they said. Video posted on social media showed dozens of bodies, some motionless, and others screaming as people tried to help. Separate footage of the aftermath released by Houthi officials showed bloodstains, shoes and victims' clothing scattered on the ground. Investigators were seen examining the area. The crush took place in the Old City in the center of Sanaa, where hundreds of poor people had gathered for a charity event organized by merchants, according to the Houthi-run Interior Ministry. Distributing financial aid is a ritual during Ramadan, when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk. People had gathered to receive about $10 each from a charity funded by local businessmen, witnesses said. Wealthy people and businessmen often hand out cash and food, especially to the poor during Ramadan. Interior Ministry spokesperson Brig. Abdel-Khaleq al-Aghri, blamed the crush on the “random distribution” of funds without coordination with local authorities. Motaher al-Marouni, a senior health official, said 78 people were killed, according the rebels’ Al-Masirah satellite TV channel. At least 73 others were injured and taken to the al-Thowra Hospital in Sanaa, according to hospital deputy director Hamdan Bagheri. The rebels quickly sealed off a school where the event was being held and barred people, including journalists, from approaching. The Interior Ministry said it had detained two organizers and an investigation was under way. The Houthis said they would pay some $2,000 in compensation to each family who lost a relative, while the injured would get around $400. Yemen’s capital has been under the control of the Iranian-backed Houthis since they descended from their northern stronghold in 2014 and removed the internationally recognized government. That prompted a Saudi-led coalition to intervene in 2015 to try to restore the government. The conflict has turned in recent years into a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran, killing more than 150,000 people, including fighters and civilians and creating one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters. More than 21 million people in Yemen, or two-thirds of the country’s population, need help and protection, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Among those in need, more than 17 million are considered particularly vulnerable. In February the United Nations said it had raised only $1.2 billion out of a target of $4.3 billion at a conference aimed at generating funds to ease the humanitarian crisis. ___ Magdy reported from Cairo. Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP Credit: AP	2023-04-20T03:25:49+00:00	daytondailynews.com	https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/78-people-die-in-stampede-in-yemen-at-ramadan-charity-event/XQZJVYWLF5FDHO44DFIDTHFOTM/
Near the start of the second half Wednesday night, Glenelg girls’ lacrosse attacker Lauren LaPointe secured a groundball and dodged a handful of Marriotts Ridge defenders as she sprinted downfield and scored. Afterward, midfielder Maura Murphy mimicked LaPointe’s fancy footwork as their teammates erupted in laughs. “Growing up around this program, it’s like, ‘Oh, my gosh — state champ after state champ after state champ,’ ” said Murphy, who scored six goals Wednesday. “It’s pressure, but it’s also holding us to a higher standard.” Murphy, a Navy commit, and her fellow seniors are aiming to contribute their own title to one of Maryland’s most accomplished programs. Glenelg (9-0) has won five state crowns, but this year’s group is the first since 2016 to not feature a player who has won one. The Gladiators were undefeated last year before they lost to Century in the third round of the 2A playoffs. Murphy has dreamed of winning a state title since she watched Glenelg secure the 2016 championship at Stevenson University. She has shared that objective with goalkeeper Jocelyn Torres, who has played with Murphy for years. “It eats at me a lot,” Torres said of not having won a title. “It’s brought up every once in a while in practice and at games. It’s kind of just a reminder that no matter how good we’re playing, there’s always more that we can do. We can always be better.” The Gladiators are preparing for the postseason by playing a strong nonconference schedule. They defeated Towson power Notre Dame Prep and 4A contender Severna Park to start the season. Since beating Washington Catholic Athletic Conference power Bishop Ireton by 15 goals April 9, Glenelg has appeared in the top 10 of national rankings. Every game, co-coach Alex Pagnotta assigns an area where he wants his players to improve. Against Marriotts Ridge (5-3), the reigning 3A champion, that focus was defensive angles. The Gladiators passed the test, not surrendering a goal until the final six minutes of the first half. By that point, they had a seven-goal lead. “We just never forgot that loss [from last season],” Murphy said. “We carry that into every game we play this year because we know where we want to be.”	2022-04-21T03:07:22+00:00	washingtonpost.com	https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/04/20/glenelg-girls-lacrosse-builds-perfection-with-rout-marriotts-ridge/
WASHINGTON (AP) — Angered by the unrelenting toll from gun violence, tens of thousands of people are expected at rallies this weekend in the nation’s capital and around the United States demanding that Congress pass meaningful changes to gun laws. The second March For Our Lives rally will take place Saturday in front of the Washington Monument, a successor to the 2018 march organized by student protestors after the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Now with recent shootings from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, bringing gun control back into the national conversation, organizers of this weekend’s events say the time is right to renew their push for a national overhaul. “Right now we are angry,” said Mariah Cooley, a March For Our Lives board member and a senior at Washington’s Howard University. “This will be a demonstration to show that us as Americans, we’re not stopping anytime soon until Congress does their jobs. And if not, we’ll be voting them out.” About 50,000 participants are predicted to turn out in the District of Columbia, with rain in the forecast. That’s far less than the original march, which filled downtown Washington with more than 200,000 people. This time, organizers are focusing on holding smaller marches at an estimated 300 locations. “We want to make sure that this work is happening across the country,” said Daud Mumin, co-chairman of the march’s board of directors and a recent graduate of Westminster College in Salt Lake City. “This work is not just about D.C., it’s not just about senators.” The protest comes at a time of renewed political activity on guns and a crucial moment for possible action in Congress. Survivors of mass shootings and other incidents of gun violence have lobbied legislators and testified on Capitol Hill this week. Among them was Miah Cerrillo, an 11-year-old girl who survived the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. She told lawmakers how she covered herself with a dead classmate’s blood to avoid being shot. On Tuesday, actor Matthew McConaughey appeared at the White House briefing room to press for gun legislation and made highly personal remarks about the violence in his hometown of Uvalde. The House has passed bills that would raise the age limit to buy semi-automatic weapons and establish federal “red flag” laws. But such initiatives have traditionally stalled or been heavily watered down in the Senate. Democratic and Republican senators had hoped to reach agreement this week on a framework for addressing the issue and talked Friday, but they had not announced an accord by early evening. Mumin referred to the Senate as “where substantive action goes to die,” and said the new march is meant to spend a message to lawmakers that public opinion on gun control is shifting under their feet. ”If they’re not on our side, there are going to be consequences — voting them out of office and making their lives a living hell when they’re in office,” he said. The March for Our Lives movement was born out of the massacre when 14 students and three staff members were gunned down on Feb. 14, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by a former student. Surviving students organized bus trips to the state capital to lobby in person, and they succeeded in pressuring the Republican-dominated state government to buck the National Rifle Association’s influence and pass substantial measures targeting gun violence. Then-Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican, signed legislation that banned bump stocks, raised the gun buying age to 21, imposed a three-day waiting period for purchases and authorized police to seek court orders seizing guns from people deemed threats to themselves and others. The Parkland students then took aim at guns laws in other states and nationally, launching March for Our Lives and holding the big rally in Washington on March 24, 2018. The group did not match the Florida results at the national level, but has persisted in advocating for gun restrictions since then, as well as participating in voter registration drives. One of the group’s highest-profile activists, co-founder David Hogg, said in a tweet Friday that he believed “this time is different,” pointing to his opinion piece on Fox News. He wrote that his group is not “anti-gun” and supports the Second Amendment, but wants measures with bipartisan support. “Let’s start there and find common ground to take action, because the next shooter is already planning his attack,” he said. ___ Associated Press writer Ian Mader in Miami contributed to this report. ___ Follow Ashraf Khalil at: https://twitter.com/ashrafkhalil	2022-06-10T23:48:21+00:00	wearegreenbay.com	https://www.wearegreenbay.com/top-stories/march-for-our-lives-returns-with-a-renewed-gun-control-push/
TX San Angelo TX Zone Forecast for Tuesday, March 21, 2023 _____ 898 FPUS54 KSJT 220837 ZFPSJT Zone Forecast Product for Texas National Weather Service San Angelo TX 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 TXZ127-222345- Taylor- Including the city of Abilene 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 40s. .SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. $$ TXZ072-222345- Tom Green- Including the cities of Carlsbad, San Angelo, and Wall 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows around 40. $$ TXZ140-222345- Brown- Including the cities of Brownwood and Indian Creek 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Breezy and less humid with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows around 40. $$ TXZ054-222345- Nolan- Including the city of Sweetwater 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 40s. .SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. .MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s. $$ TXZ169-222345- Kimble- Including the cities of Cleo, Junction, London, Roosevelt, Segovia, and Telegraph 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Breezy and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows in the upper 40s. .MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 40s. .TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. $$ TXZ154-222345- McCulloch- Including the cities of Brady, Fife, Lohn, Rochelle, and Voca 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Windy and less humid with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s. $$ TXZ098-222345- Haskell- Including the cities of Irby and Haskell 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. .MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Cooler with highs around 60. .MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s. $$ TXZ099-222345- Throckmorton- Including the cities of Throckmorton and Woodson 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. .FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. .MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. .TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. $$ TXZ049-222345- Fisher- Including the cities of Rotan and Roby 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy, cooler with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. .SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s. .TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. $$ TXZ113-222345- Jones- Including the cities of Stamford, Stith, Anson, Funston, Truby, Tuxedo, and Hamlin 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. .SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. $$ TXZ114-222345- Shackelford- Including the city of Albany 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. .SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. $$ TXZ128-222345- Callahan- Including the cities of Clyde, Eula, Dudley, Baird, and Cross Plains 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. $$ TXZ064-222345- Sterling- Including the cities of Broome and Sterling City 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler with lows around 50. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy, cooler with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. $$ TXZ065-222345- Coke- Including the cities of Robert Lee, Sanco, Silver, Bronte, and Tennyson 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear and very windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. $$ TXZ066-222345- Runnels- Including the cities of Ballinger, Benoit, Hatchel, Rowena, Crews, Winters, and Pumphrey 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. $$ TXZ139-222345- Coleman- Including the cities of Coleman, Echo, Fisk, Valera, Voss, and Trickham 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows around 40. $$ TXZ071-222345- Irion- Including the cities of Barnhart, Arden, Mertzon, and Sherwood 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler with lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows around 40. $$ TXZ073-222345- Concho- Including the cities of Eden, Live Oak, and Lowake 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s. $$ TXZ155-222345- San Saba- Including the cities of Chappel, Cherokee, Harkeyville, and San Saba 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. .FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Breezy and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. .SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows around 50. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s. $$ TXZ076-222345- Crockett- Including the city of Ozona 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. .MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s. .TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. $$ TXZ077-222345- Schleicher- Including the city of Eldorado 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, windy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. .MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 40s. .TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. $$ TXZ168-222345- Menard- Including the cities of Erna, Fort Mckavett, Hext, and Menard 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. .MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the lower 40s. $$ TXZ170-222345- Mason- Including the cities of Fredonia, Katemcy, Koockville, Loyal Valley, Mason, Pontotoc, and Streeter 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. .FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Breezy and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. .SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows around 50. .MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s. .TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. $$ TXZ078-222345- Sutton- Including the city of Sonora 337 AM CDT Wed Mar 22 2023 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. .FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Clear, breezy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. .SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s. .MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s. .TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. $$ _____ Copyright 2023 AccuWeather	2023-03-22T09:40:01+00:00	sfgate.com	https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/tx-san-angelo-tx-zone-forecast-17853209.php
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington. The announcement followed Biden’s acknowledgement Thursday morning that a document with classified markings from his time as vice president was found in his personal library, along with other documents found in his garage, It was disclosed on Monday that sensitive documents were found at the office of his former institute in Washington. Robert Hur, the former Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Maryland, will lead the investigation, taking over from the top Justice Department prosecutor in Chicago, John Lausch, who was earlier assigned by the department to investigate the matter. Hur is to begin his work soon. The appointment of yet another special counsel to investigate the handling of classified documents is a remarkable turn of events, legally and politically, for a Justice Department that has spent months looking into the retention by Donald Trump of more than 300 documents with classification markings found at the former president’s Florida estate. Though the situations are factually and legally different, the discovery of classified documents at two separate locations tied to Biden — as well as the appointment of a new special counsel — would almost certainly complicate any prosecution that the department might bring against Trump. Biden told reporters at the White House that he was “cooperating fully and completely” with a Justice Department investigation into how classified information and government records were stored. He did not say when the latest series of documents were found, only that his lawyers’ review of potential storage locations was completed Wednesday night. Lawyers found the first in a locked closet in the offices of the Biden Penn Center in Washington on Nov. 2, just before the midterm elections, but publicly revealed that development only on Monday. Richard Sauber, a special counsel to the president, said that after Biden’s personal lawyers found the initial documents, they examined other locations where records might have been shipped after Biden left the vice presidency in 2017. Sauber said a “small number” with classified markings were found in a storage space in Biden’s garage in Wilmington, with one document being located in an adjacent room. Biden later revealed that the other location was his personal library. Biden said the Department of Justice was “immediately notified” after the documents were located and that department lawyers took custody of the records. The first batch of documents had been turned over to the National Archives and Records Administration. Hur was a close ally of former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, a key figure in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election and contacts between then-candidate Trump’s associates and Russian officials. He also worked as an adviser to FBI Director Christopher Wray in the Justice Department. New House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a California Republican, said of the latest news: “I think Congress has to investigate this.” “Here’s an individual that sat on ‘60 Minutes’ that was so concerned about President Trump’s documents locked in behind, and now we find that this is a vice president keeping it for years out in the open in different locations.” Contradicting several fellow Republicans, he said, “We don’t think there needs to be a special prosecutor.” The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee has requested that intelligence agencies conduct a “damage assessment” of potentially classified documents. Ohio Rep. Mike Turner on Thursday also requested briefings from Attorney General Merrick Garland and the director of national intelligence, Avril Haines, on their reviews by Jan. 26. “The presence of classified information at these separate locations could implicate the President in the mishandling, potential misuse, and exposure of classified information,” Turner wrote the officials. The revelation that additional classified documents were uncovered by Biden’s team came hours after White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dodged questions about Biden’s handling of classified information and the West Wing’s management of the discovery. She had said Wednesday that the White House was committed to handling the matter in the “right way,” pointing to Biden’s personal attorneys’ immediate notification of the National Archives. But she refused to say when Biden himself had been briefed, whether there were any more classified documents potentially located at other unauthorized locations, and why the White House waited more than two months to reveal the discovery of the initial batch of documents. Biden has said he was “surprised to learn that there are any government records that were taken there to that office” but his lawyers “did what they should have done” when they immediately called the National Archives. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.	2023-01-12T19:36:57+00:00	wsvn.com	https://wsvn.com/news/politics/garland-appoints-special-counsel-to-investigate-biden-docs/
Coffee prices are crashing. Here's what that means for your morning jolt Related video above: Is there a "best way" to brew coffee? Coffee futures are crashing. But that might not mean too much for the price of your cup of coffee. In August, Arabica coffee futures were trading at $2.43 per pound. By Wednesday, the price had tumbled to $1.59, a roughly 35% decline. There are a few reasons for the steady drop in prices, explained Carlos Mera, head of the agri commodities markets team at Rabobank. For one thing, weather in Brazil is better than it has been the past couple of years. Rainfall this fall suggests that the country will have a good coffee crop, securing supply. "September is usually the start of the wet season," Mera explained. "The start of this wet season was actually very good." Then there's the strength of the U.S. dollar. "When the dollar goes up, everything measured in dollars, like international coffee prices, tend to go down," Mera said. Farmers outside of the U.S. are incentivized to sell their products because they'll earn a price in U.S. dollars which translates to a higher amount of currency at home. "Farmers are keener to sell any stocks that they may be holding," Mera said. The situation marks a sharp reversal from what was happening last year. In November 2021, coffee futures climbed to the highest level since January 2012. That was thanks to severe drought and unusual frost conditions in Brazil, which caused turmoil in the market. And short supplies of shipping containers put roasters on edge, inspiring them to stock up as much as possible. Now, "there are some delays, but nothing in comparison to what it was before," Mera said. Coffee has been getting more expensive for consumers, as well. In the year through October, not adjusted for seasonal swings, coffee prices jumped 14.8% in the grocery store, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Starbucks said in November that it has raised prices this year by about 6%. But the improved conditions won't necessarily mean a big decline in coffee prices for consumers, Mera noted. That's because while coffee prices are falling, other costs, like labor and distribution, are still high for producers. "I think if we see dropping prices, [they] are going to be modest," he said. Plus, big coffee companies like Starbucks secure long contracts, which help protect them from short-term volatility.	2022-11-17T04:57:33+00:00	wmur.com	https://www.wmur.com/article/coffee-prices-crashing/41980537
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) _ EGain Corp. (EGAN) on Thursday reported a fiscal third-quarter loss of $615,000, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Sunnyvale, California-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense, were 8 cents per share. The maker of customer engagement software posted revenue of $23.9 million in the period. For the current quarter ending in June, eGain said it expects revenue in the range of $23.1 million to $23.5 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on EGAN at https://www.zacks.com/ap/EGAN	2022-05-05T22:11:11+00:00	sfgate.com	https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/EGain-Fiscal-Q3-Earnings-Snapshot-17151956.php
SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Playvox, the leading omnichannel contact center provider of Workforce Engagement Management solutions, announced today that Michelle Randall Burrows, contact center industry veteran, has joined the company as chief marketing officer (CMO). "As Playvox scales to new heights, Michelle brings her expertise and drive to accelerate our growth in the coming years," said Louis Bucciarelli, Playvox chief executive officer. "She's known for putting customers and team members first, which makes her a natural leadership fit. Plus, Michelle's impressive track record with SaaS enterprise solutions and her deep marketing expertise will ensure Playvox continues to be the Workforce Engagement Management solution of choice for contact centers worldwide." Before joining Playvox, Randall Burrows was the CMO of Splashtop, a remote access and help desk solution, and Procare, a childcare management solution. She also served as the CMO of Serenova, now called Lifesize, the cloud-based call center technology with built-in video conferencing. Prior to that, she was vice president of marketing for Comcast Business. In this role, she led marketing and the West division's 100-person loyalty contact center and saw first-hand the deep relationship between agent engagement and customer experience. "I've spent almost my entire career in technology and it's hard to find a company that offers a solution customers love, has forward-thinking leaders and a remarkable culture. Playvox is the complete package," said Randall Burrows. "The company has an industry recognized all-in-one solution, an experienced and knowledgeable leadership team, and a culture that puts customers at the heart of every decision." In addition to its commitment to customers, Randall Burrows said Playvox's focus on democratizing the agent experience is critical. The company equips contact center agents with the tools, processes and solutions agents need to work efficiently and successfully from anywhere. "When you enhance agent engagement, companies and the customers they serve enjoy better outcomes," said Randall Burrows. "I look forward to building on Playvox's strong foundation and uncovering new ways the company can demonstrate its core belief that customer experience is everything." About Playvox Playvox's powerfully simple Workforce Engagement Management solutions transform customer care. We understand that exceptional employee engagement produces extraordinary customer experiences, and we love creating solutions that help our customers unlock the full potential in every employee and every interaction. Playvox powers the world's fastest-growing brands and proudly serves expanding digital experience pioneers such as Noom, NuBank, SoFi, Stitch Fix, Twitter and Zendesk. Our agent-empowering suite of scheduling, performance, learning, quality feedback and gamification lives seamlessly in the modern support operations ecosystem with platforms like Amazon Connect, Salesforce, Slack, ServiceNow and Zendesk. Learn more: - Web: https://www.playvox.com - Blog: https://blog.playvox.com - Twitter: @playvoxcx - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/playvox - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playvox - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playvox.cx Media Contact: Kate O'Neill Rauber +1 913.515.9836 media@playvox.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Playvox	2022-05-24T12:33:44+00:00	live5news.com	https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/05/24/michelle-randall-burrows-joins-playvox-chief-marketing-officer/
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Baseball United, which swung for the sports history fences by establishing the first professional baseball league in the Middle East and South Asia, announced Monday its first franchise, the Mumbai Cobras. The Cobras are the first of four teams to be announced. In the coming weeks, three more will be revealed, with the Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Baseball United poised to host a showcase tournament in November at Dubai International Stadium. The tournament will take place a year after Baseball United was first established. Baseball United’s player pool consists of more than 200 players from more than 30 countries. Of those, 64 players will be selected for the teams. The remaining players will be drafted in anticipation of the organization’s inaugural season starting in the fall of 2024. Baseball United has said several players from the U.S. will play in the league, though it has yet to announce any names. “Major League Baseball is over 150 years old and has so much romance and pageantry. And, you know, it’s one of the few American sports that have yet to be exported to this part of the world,” said Kash Shaikh, president and CEO of Baseball United. Baseball will have to compete with cricket, another bat-and-ball game that is the most popular sport in many South Asian countries, and boasts a fan base of approximately a billion people in the region. Shaikh said in the digital announcement Monday that Baseball United will be introducing some yet-to-be announced rules that differ from the MLB and “things that you’d never see in other professional baseball leagues” to further appeal to cricket audiences. Cricket’s shortest and most exciting format took off in India in 2008 when the Indian Premier League was formed. The IPL’s five-year broadcasting rights are now worth more than $6 billion. Aside from cricket, soccer remains a dominant sport in the Middle East and South Asia regions and its popularity continues to soar. Qatar spent over $220 billion to host the 2022 World Cup, a staggering 15 times more than previous host Russia did in 2018. Some sports have been able to make inroads into the Middle East. In October of last year, the United Arab Emirates hosted the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks in the first National Basketball Association games in the Middle East. The region has also become a prominent destination for various motorsports events, with Formula 1 races held in Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Dubai, Baseball United’s center of operations and prospective host of the first baseball game, is a strategic location for the startup baseball league. “Dubai is going to be the foundation, the epicenter and the launch pad,” said Shaikh. Not only is the UAE well endowed with wealthy investors, but the country is also home to over 4 million Indian and Pakistani expats, many of whom have embraced cricket as somewhat of a religion. An estimated 133 million people tuned in to watch the two Asian heavyweights last time they faced off at Dubai International Stadium in August of 2022, according to streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar. Mariano Rivera and Barry Larkin, two of Major League Baseball’s most decorated former stars with a combined six World Series Championships and 25 All-Star Game selections, are two high-profile investors in Baseball United. Shaikh says the league will own the initial four teams and four additional teams to be unveiled next year. He hopes the teams can eventually reap lucrative returns at auction. “Sports teams valuations are really becoming the new gold, if you look at how they performed over the last 40 years, 50 years versus the market,” he said. According to Forbes Magazine, the Mumbai Indians are the most valuable franchise in the Indian Premier League with an estimated worth of $1.3 billion, while the average value of MLB teams has risen by 12% this year to reach $2.32 billion. Drawing inspiration from the MLB and IPL, Shaikh says that revenue sharing at Baseball United is “going to occur at the broadcast level, at the sponsorship level, at the ticketing level, the (merchandise) level.” Baseball United said it will be announcing new franchises, TV licensing group partnerships and sponsorships in the coming weeks.	2023-05-16T09:23:22+00:00	valleycentral.com	https://www.valleycentral.com/news/international/ap-international/dubai-based-professional-baseball-league-announces-first-franchise-mumbai-cobras/
DEVELOPING... Story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 4 times WASHINGTON — The head of the Food and Drug Administration told lawmakers Thursday that a shuttered baby formula factory could be up and running as soon as next week, though he sidestepped questions about whether his agency should have intervened earlier at the plant at the center of the national shortage. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf faced a bipartisan grilling from House lawmakers over the baby formula issue that has angered American parents and become a political liability for President Joe Biden. The problems are largely tied to Abbott Nutrition’s Michigan formula plant, the largest in the U.S., which has been closed since February due to contamination problems. The FDA announced a preliminary agreement with Abbott earlier this week to restart production, pending safety upgrades and certifications. “We had to wrestle this to ground with Abbott,” Califf told members of a House subcommittee “I think we are on track to get it open within the next week to two weeks.” After production resumes, Abbott has said, it could take about two months before new formula begins arriving in stores. When lawmakers asked why it took the FDA months to investigate warnings about safety violations at the plant, Califf said he couldn’t say much due to an ongoing investigation into the issues. Several lawmakers rejected that response. “It’s not acceptable to say you just can’t comment on it,” said Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin. “This is a problem I’ve seen over and over with the FDA: You guys aren’t good at communicating.” Califf is the first administration official to testify before Congress on the shortage, which has left some parents hunting for formula and become a talking point for Republicans. On Wednesday evening Biden announced sweeping new steps to improve U.S. supplies, including invoking the Defense Production Act and flying in imported formula from overseas. Members of the House Appropriations subcommittee opened Thursday’s hearing by asking Califf why the FDA didn’t step in last fall when there were warnings about problems at the Sturgis, Michigan, factory. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., pointed to a recently released whistleblower complaint alleging numerous safety violations at Abbott’s plant, including employees falsifying records and failing to properly test formula before releasing it. She said the former Abbott employee alerted the FDA to the situation in October but was not interviewed by agency staff until late December. “It all begs the question, why did the FDA not spring into action?” DeLauro asked. “Who in the leadership had access to that report — who didn’t have access to the report — and why was there no reaction?” Califf said he had reviewed the complaint but didn’t specify when or what immediate steps were taken. He said the allegations raise serious concerns about Abbott’s operations. “The most concerning charge is that the integrity of the organization was compromised,” Califf said. “Once that integrity is compromised the question is how can you trust any of the systems that are in place.” Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Georgia, called the lag in FDA action “unconscionable.” “American people rely on FDA to protect infant health by ensuring that they have access to safe formula,” Bishop said. Abbott shut its Michigan plant in February after FDA inspectors began investigating four bacterial infections in infants who had consumed formula from the plant. The first of those cases was reported to the FDA in September though agency staff didn’t begin inspecting the facility until late January. Califf said earlier this week the agency’s investigation is ongoing and it hasn’t yet reached a conclusion on whether bacteria from the plant caused the infant infections. Abbott has said there is no direct evidence linking its products to the illnesses. The baby formula shortage is the first major crisis for Califf since returning to the FDA in February. He briefly led the agency under President Barack Obama and was tapped for the job again based on his past experience leading the sprawling agency, which regulates food, drugs, medical technology and tobacco. Thursday’s hearing was scheduled to review the FDA’s budget request for next year, and Califf asked lawmakers for $76 million in new funding for food safety and nutrition. “I was very well aware coming in that we need to do major improvements on the food side of the FDA — not because the people are bad — but there is a need for consistent leadership and the right resources,” Califf told lawmakers. The funding request comes amid longstanding concerns that the FDA’s food program — which oversees most U.S. foods except meat, poultry and eggs — has been underfunded compared with the agency’s drug and medical divisions. On Wednesday evening, House Democrats passed a $28 million spending bill that would boost FDA funding to inspect domestic and international formula producers. It’s fate in the Senate is uncertain. ___ Follow Matthew Perrone on Twitter: @AP_FDAwriter. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content. ___ This story has been corrected to show Rep. Mark Pocan is a Democrat, not a Republican.	2022-05-19T17:21:47+00:00	abqjournal.com	https://www.abqjournal.com/2500785/lawmakers-grill-fda-commissioner-over-baby-formula-shortage.html
BERKELEY, Calif. (BCN) — The former interim head of the U.S. Capitol Police will be the new chief of police for the University of California at Berkeley, campus officials announced Monday. Yogananda Pittman will take charge on Feb. 1, 2023, and is replacing Margo Bennett, who is retiring, according to UC Berkeley officials. Pittman held several positions in the Capitol Police Department during the course of her 21 years there and was one of the first two African American women to earn a promotion to captain. She served as interim chief for six months following the violent Jan. 6 insurrection. “In that post, she became a focal point for critics and reform advocates, but implemented changes designed to improve security, support officers traumatized by the riot and strengthen relationships across the U.S. Capitol community,” UC Berkeley officials said in a news release Monday. At Berkeley, Pittman will help implement campus security reforms designed to improve emergency management, mental health crisis response and “strengthen relations with diverse communities,” officials said. She said she will spend the first 100 days on the job meeting with various groups to get a better understanding of their concerns. KRON On is streaming news live now “To achieve change, it helps to have leaders who have deep professional experience, but who also know the perspective of people who have been on the receiving end of unfortunate encounters with law enforcement,” Pittman said. Copyright © 2022 Bay City News, Inc.	2022-12-06T03:48:26+00:00	kron4.com	https://www.kron4.com/news/new-uc-berkeley-police-chief-to-take-over-in-february/
Attendee Registration Open and Presenting Company Applications Now Being Accepted for The Energy Venture Investment Summit 2023 Presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines at www.theenergyventuresummit.com The Energy Venture Investment Summit Brings Entrepreneurs and Energy Investors Together to Share Innovative Ideas and Provide Capital to Companies That Will Shape the Future of Energy DENVER, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerCom, Inc., a nationally recognized management consultancy, and Colorado School of Mines, a leading public research university focused on science and engineering, will host the annual The Energy Venture Investment Summit 2023 presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines, in-person and on campus in Golden, Colorado, on Wednesday, February 22nd and Thursday, February 23rd, 2023. There is no cost to register and attend The Energy Venture Investment Summit for qualified investors. Blanca Andrus, President of EnerCom, commented, "The Summit is a unique opportunity for new-energy investment funds, private equity, venture capital, family offices, angel investors, strategic partners and, energy industry professionals to hear investment pitches from promising start-up energy and technology companies." EnerCom is now accepting applications from companies to present at The Energy Venture Investment Summit. Interested companies are encouraged to contact Dan Genovese at dgenovese@enercominc.com for complete application details, as space is limited. For companies that register to present before January 10, 2023, EnerCom will publish an executive interview highlighting the company on the Oil & Gas 360 news website and distribute the video interview before the Summit in the daily Closing Bell email newsletter to 20,000+ subscribers of top investors and energy industry executives. The Summit will provide invited presenters a venue to give a thirteen-minute, in-person presentation that will be webcast live and recorded for replay on The Energy Venture Investment Summit website; EnerCom's www.oilandgas360.com news platform; and distributed in the daily Closing Bell email newsletter. In 2022, more than 30 companies participated at the in-person event that featured investment pitches and panel discussions on carbon capture and storage; hydrogen production and storage; solar technology; rare-earth minerals testing technology and treatments to optimize oil and gas operations and resource production. EnerCom has built a reputation over the past 27 years for hosting industry-leading investor events that constructively bring together capital markets and good investment ideas. The Energy Venture Investment Summit focuses on companies with operations and innovation in alternative energy, advanced oil and gas technology, environmental sustainability, carbon capture and recycling. In addition to The Energy Venture Investment Summit, EnerCom will host EnerCom Dallas on April 18-19, 2023 and the 28th annual EnerCom Denver energy investment conference on August 13-16, 2023. EnerCom is excited to partner again with the renowned Colorado School of Mines to host the 2023 event on the Golden, Colorado campus and highlight leading energy technology companies and facilitate introductions to capital markets. Summit Format: The Summit will provide invited presenters a venue to give a thirteen-minute in-person presentation that will be webcast live on The Energy Venture Investment Summit website at www.theenergyventuresummit.com. All presentations will be recorded and available for replay to a worldwide audience on The Energy Venture Investment Summit website, EnerCom's www.oilandgas360.com news platform and distributed in EnerCom's daily Closing Bell email newsletters to 20,000+ subscribers. Presenting companies and investors will have an opportunity to meet over cocktails and preview their presentations at Wednesday afternoon's Kickoff Networking Event. Presenter Inquiries: EnerCom is accepting requests to present at The Energy Venture Investment Summit presented by EnerCom and Colorado School of Mines. Please contact Dan Genovese at dgenovese@enercominc.com or 303.296.8834; or Werner G. Kuhr, Ph.D. at wkuhr@mines.edu or 303-241-5209 with questions and conference participation details. Top presenting companies will be invited to participate at the EnerCom Dallas investor and ESG conference in Dallas on April 18 – 19, 2023. Attendee Registration Cost: There is no cost to register and attend The Energy Venture Investment Summit for qualified investors. Other conference registration classifications are available for a small fee. All attendees can register for the Summit at www.theenergyventuresummit.com. In addition to in-person and online access to all company presentations, panel discussions, and keynote speakers, the conference registration includes the opportunity for investors and management teams to meet over cocktails during the Summit Kickoff Networking Event prior to their presentations, as well as Thursday's breakfast and keynote lunch. Investor One-on-One Meetings: Investors will have the opportunity to request and schedule One-on-One meetings with presenting companies, upon request, through EnerCom. One-on-One meetings can be requested by emailing Larry Busnardo at lbusnardo@enercominc.com. Sponsorship Opportunities: Please contact Blanca Andrus at bandus@enercominc.com or 303.296.8834 x246; or Emily Kelton at ekelton@mines.edu or 303.273.3148. EnerCom (Energy Communications) has a rich history of working with clients to differentiate and deliver targeted messages to investors. EnerCom, Inc. is an internationally-recognized management consulting firm advising companies on Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), investor relations, corporate strategy/board advisory, marketing, analysis and valuation, media, branding, and visual communications design. For more information about EnerCom and its services, please visit www.enercominc.com or call +1 303-296-8834. Colorado School of Mines is a public university focused on science and engineering, dedicated to educating and inspiring students, advancing knowledge, and innovating to address the great challenges society faces today—particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. For more information about Colorado School of Mines, please visit https://www.mines.edu/ or contact Emilie Rusch, Director of Communications, at 303-273-3361 or erusch@mines.edu. Oil & Gas 360.com is a leading source of news, information, analysis, and opinion from the professionals at EnerCom, Inc. The website is dedicated to all things energy: people, technologies, transactions, trends, and macroeconomic analysis that impact our industry. Our goal with OAG360 is to be a trusted source of information and analysis for: - Portfolio managers - Equity research analysts - Private equity capital - Private investors - Oil & gas executives and professionals - Government officials View original content: SOURCE EnerCom, Inc.	2022-11-08T11:49:17+00:00	witn.com	https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/11/08/enercom-colorado-school-mines-host-energy-venture-investment-summit-2023-february-22-23-2023-campus-golden-colorado/
Which iPhone wallet case is best? Having an iPhone wallet case allows you to carry just one item in your bag or pocket instead of carrying both a phone and wallet separately. These cases can be more convenient than a wallet because you can simply grab your phone and pull out a credit card with ease. With a wallet case, you have fewer items to worry about losing, as compared to having those two items separate. If you’re looking for a durable yet stylish iPhone wallet case, the Dream Fibonacci 2-in-1 Wallet Case is the top choice. What to know before you buy an iPhone wallet case Material Most iPhone wallet cases are made of faux or real leather material. But if you prefer extra protection, there are wallet cases that have a hard plastic and/or rubber material on the inside and/or outside. The hardened material tends to help with shock absorption and is very difficult to crack, keeping your phone safe from small drops. Wallet cases with a hard interior do tend to weigh more than ones without, so it’s best to keep that in mind. Compatibility Always check that the case you’re going to purchase is compatible with the exact model of the phone. Some cases claim to fit various iPhone models, and sometimes that’s not entirely true as the case can be too tight or loose on a specific iPhone model. It’s best to get a case that’s specifically built for your model, especially because iPhones tend to gain new software and hardware every year, and you want a case that will be up to date and compatible with those features, such as wireless charging. Bulk As with many other phone cases, be aware that adding a case, especially a wallet case, will add bulk to your bag and pockets. If you tend to carry your phone in your pocket, you may have significantly less space in your pocket, and the phone may poke out more, making it more noticeable looking at it from the outside of the pocket. There are iPhone wallet cases that come in various sizes, so you can choose one that’s not too slim or thick if bulk matters to you. What to look for in a quality iPhone wallet case Kickstand Having a built-in kickstand is not only useful for watching videos, but it’s perfect if you have to take a video conference call. The kickstand will help keep your phone stable instead of having to prop it on a random object that may not be reliable. Camera and screen bump Unless the case comes with screen and lens protector accessories, there should be a raised bump for the front and back of the phone. This ensures that if you were to drop the phone straight on its back or front, the screen or camera wouldn’t be the first thing to come in contact with the ground. RFID blocking Similar to how your wallet should have RFID blocking, your iPhone wallet case should have RFID blocking as well. RFID, which stands for radio frequency identification, is technology that can read and steal data from your ID and bank cards. Having an iPhone wallet case with RFID blocking can prevent your cards from being exposed to the radio signals of the RFID technology. How much you can expect to spend on an iPhone wallet case For a simple wallet case that you can quickly attach and has limited pockets, expect to spend $10-$25. Mid-range wallets with more accessibility and pockets cost $25-$50, while high-end models with reinforced protection and great material can cost $50-$100. iPhone wallet case FAQ Do wallet phone cases demagnetize cards? A. No. iPhone wallet cases that have magnets in them are not strong enough to demagnetize or weaken the magnetic strip on your bank cards. Can I wirelessly charge my phone with the case on? A. Check that the phone case is wireless charge compatible or not, as the manufacturer will label the case with that feature if capable. Keep in mind that even if you do purchase a case that allows you to wirelessly charge, your phone can get extremely hot when wirelessly charging with a case on. What’s the best iPhone wallet case to buy? Top iPhone wallet case Dreem Fibonacci 2-in-1 Wallet Case What you need to know: With a detachable wallet case, this phone can be used with its hard plastic case alone or with the wallet covering. What you’ll love: The detachable wallet accessory can be used as a kickstand but can also hold three to six cards and five to ten cash bills. The case comes with a 1-year warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied. What you should consider: It is not MagSafe compatible. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Top iPhone wallet case for the money What you need to know: This case comes with a clip-on loop and kickstand capability, making your phone highly accessible. What you’ll love: The case uses high-quality artificial leather that comes in a variety of colors. The RFID blocking technology helps keep your cards secure. What you should consider: The case tends to peel after frequent use. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Worth checking out What you need to know: Built to keep your phone safe from drops, this case has a lightweight construction that won’t be too bulky. What you’ll love: The case has raised edges to protect the back and front of your camera, and the grippy sides help you have a firm grasp of your phone. It’s also wireless charge compatible. What you should consider: The case can be very prone to scratching. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Want to shop the best products at the best prices? Check out Daily Deals from BestReviews. Sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter for useful advice on new products and noteworthy deals. Ade Hennis writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money. Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved.	2022-07-07T13:55:26+00:00	kron4.com	https://www.kron4.com/reviews/br/electronics-br/cell-phones-accessories-br/best-iphone-wallet-case/
Five months later than many expected, the last two Western Conference champions will duel in the desert when the Golden State Warriors visit the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The Warriors, who made five straight trips to the NBA Finals from 2015-19, and Suns, the 2021 Western champs, appeared to be on a collision course to determine the West’s 2022 Finals representative when each was one win from Western semifinals advancement last May. But two days after the third-seeded Warriors closed out the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in six games, the top-seeded Suns were shocked at home in a decisive Game 7 by the fourth-seeded Dallas Mavericks. Then, with the Suns watching on television, the Warriors dispatched of the Mavericks in five games and the Boston Celtics in six to capture their fourth title in the last eight years. Suns coach Monty Williams noted Sunday that his team hasn’t forgotten. “We all still feel the pain with the way we went out. That can still drive you,” Williams said. “It doesn’t mean you’re going to win it. But it certainly will motivate you to work on the things you need to work on.” The Suns have opened the season with wins over two of the projected top contenders in the West, including the Mavericks in a rematch on Opening Night. Phoenix went on the road and blasted the Los Angeles Clippers 112-95 on Sunday. The Suns and Warriors split four meetings last season, with the Suns taking the final one at Golden State with just 12 days remaining in the regular season. Despite Stephen Curry sitting out, it was billed as a possible Western Finals preview. A month later, the Suns were no longer standing, and some after-effects remain visible. Veteran forward Jae Crowder is away from the team as he awaits a trade, and radio silence engulfs the relationship between Williams and star center Deandre Ayton that many identified as the dam-breaker in the Dallas series. A restricted free agent who was forced to rejoin the Suns this season after they matched his offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers, Ayton has been on his best behavior so far. He’s averaged 19.0 points and 8.0 rebounds while also anchoring a defense that has allowed opponents just 104.3 points per game. The Warriors nearly scored that many in the first half alone Sunday at home against the Sacramento Kings, exploding for a franchise-record 50 in the second quarter en route to an 89-71 halftime lead. Stephen Curry had 28 points in the half. The second half wasn’t nearly as pinball-like, and in fact the Warriors saw the Kings close within four in the final two minutes before falling short as Golden State won 130-125. “We played very poorly and let our guard down,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of the final 24 minutes, “but we’ll learn from that.” Tuesday’s game matches two of the league’s top scorers in the early going. Phoenix’s Devin Booker had 35 points in Sunday’s win over the Clippers, giving him a franchise-record 96 through three games. That’s four points fewer than Golden State’s Curry, whose 100 points (33, 34 and 33) have come in 100 minutes. –Field Level Media	2022-10-25T16:07:18+00:00	krqe.com	https://www.krqe.com/sports/nba-basketball/suns-warriors-prepare-for-much-anticipated-meeting/
The unexpected star of the Australian Open is a 20-year-old tennis player who had never been outside of the U.S. before this tournament. Ben Shelton has played his way into the quarterfinals. Copyright 2023 NPR The unexpected star of the Australian Open is a 20-year-old tennis player who had never been outside of the U.S. before this tournament. Ben Shelton has played his way into the quarterfinals. Copyright 2023 NPR	2023-01-24T23:46:58+00:00	upr.org	https://www.upr.org/2023-01-24/ben-shelton-is-the-unexpected-star-of-the-australian-open
On average, renters saw a $160/month increase in rent when renewing leases this year and a $300/month increase when signing a new lease, according to Realtor.com®'s Avail Quarterly Landlord and Renter Survey SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by migration away from expensive city centers during the pandemic, the rental price advantage of living in the suburbs (vs. urban areas) has shrunk by 52.9% compared to three years ago, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Rental Report released today. As the U.S. median rental price hit its latest all-time high in July ($1,879), a new survey from Avail (part of Realtor.com®) found that moving to a new rental has been costlier for renters, but there may be market cooling on the horizon as landlords adjust to renter budgets impacted by inflation. "Whether in a downtown area or suburb, staying put or making a change, renters are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to affordability. Compared to three years ago when rental price premiums were typically concentrated in urban hubs, renting is now nearly as expensive in the suburbs, where the rise in remote work has driven a surge in demand," said Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale. "At the same time, the days of smaller premiums for downtown rentals are numbered, as a return to in-office work and city life is sparking a relative uptick in urban rent growth. Put simply, renters are feeling it everywhere, but there may be some relief ahead. Survey findings suggest that landlords are adjusting their approaches to renters' tightening budgets, while July data shows rent growth is leveling off at a relatively cooler pace than in 2021." July 2022 Rental Metrics – National National rents remain historically-high, across both urban and suburban areas National rents reached a new high for the 17th month in a row in July, even as rent growth further moderated. So far this year, annual rent gains have been consistently getting smaller month-to-month, indicating a shift toward a more sustainable balance of rental supply and demand. On the one hand, this offers encouraging signs of relief, with more on the horizon as builders pick-up construction of apartments. On the other hand, renters continued to grapple with affordability challenges in July, driven by still-low vacancy rates that kept rents high and inflation (8.5%) that outpaced wage growth (+5.2%). Additionally, comparing today's rental trends to the 2019 market highlights how renters now face higher costs in a greater variety of areas, as renting in the suburbs no longer offers as much of an affordability advantage over big cities as it once did. While the rise in remote work and migration away from downtown areas gave suburban rents room to catch-up to urban rents earlier in the pandemic, the return to downtown life and offices is now driving an especially strong resurgence in big city rents. - In July, the U.S. median rental price hit its latest new high ($1,879), but only increased by $3 over June as rent growth year-over-year (+12.3%) continued moderating to its slowest pace since August 2021 (+11.5%). - Overall rents posted low double-digit gains over July 2021 levels across all unit sizes in July: Studios, up 14.3% to $1,555; one-bedrooms, up 12.2% to $1,745; and two-bedrooms, up 11.7% to $2,103. - Among the 50 largest metros in July, rental prices grew most quickly year-over-year in the south and northeast, led by Miami for the 10th straight month (+26.2%). Rounding out July's five fastest-growing rental markets were New York (+25.4%), Boston (+24.8%), Chicago (+20.6%) and Orlando, Fla. (+20.4%). - In four out of these five markets, urban rents grew at a faster yearly pace than suburban rents, most significantly in New York (+25.4 percentage points) and followed by Chicago (+15.7), Boston (+11.6) and Miami (+6.2); the growth rates were roughly even in Orlando (+19.5% vs. +20.3%). - Nationally, July rent growth year-over-year was slightly faster in urban areas, up 12.8% to a median $1,927.5, than in suburban areas, up 11.7% to a median $1,821. This is a marked reversal from earlier in the pandemic in January 2021, when urban rent was falling by 2.5% while suburban rent was growing by 3.9%. Despite the recent resurgence in big city rents, shifts during COVID significantly shrank the gap between urban and suburban rents from July 2019-2022 – by 52.9% or $68 per month. Avail survey finds renters still face rent hikes, but landlords may be relenting Findings from the latest Avail1 Quarterly Landlord and Renter Survey underscore that rental affordability challenges are everywhere. Whether renewing an existing lease or moving to a new unit, the majority of surveyed renters experienced a rent hike over the past year, with new rentals proving costlier. At the same time, plans reported by landlords suggest that an end to the relentless rent surge may be in sight. Although the majority do expect to increase rents on at least one property, quarter-over-quarter trends indicate landlords are recognizing that renters are reaching their financial limits and beginning to adjust their business approaches accordingly. - Among renters surveyed in July who have been in their current unit for 1-2 years, 52.4% have experienced a rent increase, by a median $160 per month (+13%). Of these renters, 77.1% are considering a move to a more affordable rental. - However, whether in the rental or for-sale market, those looking for lower housing costs may not find much luck. Renters who moved within the past year reported 27% higher rents (+$300) than in their prior residence. Of renters planning to purchase a home, 72.7% are considering putting plans on pause in light of higher costs. - More than half (60%) of renters reported that higher rents and household expenses are their biggest cause of financial strain, down from the April rate (66.1%). Additionally, a typical renter reported being able to put twice as much of their monthly take-home toward savings in July ($100) compared to April ($50). - Findings from July's survey of landlords offer further potential signs that the worst of rental cost pressures may be behind renters. Although 72.1% of landlords reported plans to raise rents within the next year, the rate held steady over the previous quarter after jumping substantially from January (65.1%) to April (72.1%). - When asked why they plan on raising rents, landlords cited higher costs for property management expenses, including tax payments (79.1%), maintenance and upkeep (75%) and utilities (45.9%). In the face of these cost pressures, the share of landlords who plan to buy new properties declined significantly in July (23.4%) from January (37.5%). "Like renters, landlords are feeling financial pains from the inflationary economy. To help offset these higher costs while maintaining local ownership of rentals, our survey suggests that many landlords are making the difficult decision to raise rents. We're also beginning to see that landlords are less interested in growing their portfolios as they were in the past surveys," said Ryan Coon, Avail co-founder and VP of Rentals at Realtor.com®. "It's important to remember that affordability remains a challenge for many renters. Those who are looking for support can access resources like free financial counseling through Avail's integration with the NFCC Renter Advantage program." July 2022 Rental Metrics – 50 Largest U.S. Metro Areas *New Orleans and Providence, R.I. excluded while rental data is under review. Methodology Rental data as of July 2022 for units advertised as for-rent on Realtor.com®. Rental units include apartment communities as well as private rentals (condos, townhomes, single-family homes). All units were studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom units. National rents were calculated by averaging the medians of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, defined by the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Realtor.com® began publishing regular monthly rental trends reports in October 2020 with data history going back to March 2019. Urban vs. Suburban Analysis: Suburban and Urban distinctions were made by classifying zip codes within each metro by percentiles of population density within the metro. Rental listings are assigned a classification based on their zip code and then aggregated by classification and metropolitan area for analysis. Avail Quarterly Landlord and Renter Survey: Survey responses collected from a nationally representative sample of more than 2,600 renters and independent landlords. The survey was conducted between July 21st, 2022, and July 29th, 2022. The margin of error for landlords is ± 2.7%, and ± 2.6% for renters. Avail, which has been a part of Realtor.com® since December 2020, is a platform that improves the renting experience for do-it-yourself landlords and tenants with online tools, educational content and world-class support. About Realtor.com® Realtor.com® makes buying, selling, renting and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone. Realtor.com® pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 25 years ago, and today through its website and mobile apps offers a marketplace where people can learn about their options, trust in the transparency of information provided to them, and get services and resources that are personalized to their needs. Using proprietary data science and machine learning technology, Realtor.com® pairs buyers and sellers with local agents in their market, helping take the guesswork out of buying and selling a home. For professionals, Realtor.com® is a trusted provider of consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. For more information, visit Realtor.com®. Media Contact rachel.conner@move.com 1 Part of Realtor.com® View original content: SOURCE Realtor.com	2022-08-24T10:45:24+00:00	kwch.com	https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/08/24/realtorcom-july-rental-report-renting-suburbs-isnt-cheap-it-used-be/
HELENA — With the recent rain storms the Helena area has been receiving, there’s a potential for more mosquitoes than there’s been in the past few years. In some cases, the storms have created standing pools of water, prime habitat for mosquito larvae. John Semple is a contractor hired to exterminate mosquitoes and larvae within Lewis & Clark County. He says that he’s surveying locations twice as often due to the amount of standing water. “We’re still going to have some mosquitoes when it finally warms up but hopefully we’re at a point where we’ve been checking for them long enough that we can be ahead of them when they, when the temperatures do warm up,” says Semple. Thankfully, Semple says the cool temperatures help slow down the growth of the larvae, giving him more time to stop these larvae before becoming full-fledged mosquitos. Additionally, Semple predicts that as long as the rain ends soon, mosquitoes won’t be too out of control. But there are plenty of areas that Semple isn’t able to get to which could potentially create a scenario in which there is a noticeable difference between this year’s mosquito population and the past 3 years which Semple says have been notably dry. The CDC says the best way to control mosquitoes is to eliminate standing water where they lay eggs. Once a week you should empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out any items that hold water like tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, and birdbaths. And tightly cover water storage containers like rain barrels and buckets. And fill any holes in your yard to prevent them from filling with water.	2023-06-16T00:52:02+00:00	ktvh.com	https://www.ktvh.com/news/standing-water-prime-habitat-for-mosquito-larvae
(NEXSTAR) — Is there a trick or treat goodie that makes you say “boo”? We all have our likes and dislikes when it comes to sweets — but according to data from CandyStore.com, an online wholesale and bulk candy retailer, some are more likely to get “yucks” than “yums.” To rank its “worsts,” CandyStore surveyed over 15,000 customers and combined that with 12 other “best” and “worst” Halloween candy lists from outlets like Buzzfeed, Business Insider and Bon Appétit. Here’s the 2022 list. CandyStore explains Circus Peanuts have previously been no. 1 on its “worst” list and were in second place last year. Unfamiliar with some of these candies? Here’s a little breakdown (flavor/year introduced, if known) for ones you may not have heard of: Mary Jane (peanut butter-molasses taffy, 1914); Smarties (sweet-hard coated chocolate, 1937); wax cola bottles (gummy cylinder containing sweet syrup in various flavors); and Necco Wafers (chalky wafers in various flavors, 1847). Interestingly, two of the candies on this list are very similar. Peanut Butter Kisses have no relation to Hershey’s Kisses, despite the name. They are, however, a variant of Mary Jane candies, as explained by food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson. Like Mary Janes, PBKs are peanut butter and molasses flavored. Unlike Mary Janes, PBKs come in orange and black wrappers — which may be part of why they’re so often associated with Halloween. In case you’re wondering, CandyStore didn’t reserve all its research to finding the candy people love to hate. The site also named its 10 Best Halloween Candies, with one major winner reigning supreme for another year: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. “This is the perennial blowout of the century,” CandyStore writes. It’s important to note, likes and dislikes are subjective. All candy has someone who likes it. Enjoy your favorites this Halloween!	2022-10-29T17:38:43+00:00	cbs42.com	https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/whats-the-worst-halloween-candy/
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department says it won't pursue criminal charges against former FBI agents who failed to quickly open an investigation of sports doctor Larry Nassar. Agents knew in 2015 that Nassar was accused of sexually assaulting female gymnasts. Nassar wasn't arrested until 2016. The Office of Inspector General found that two former agents likely provided “inaccurate or incomplete information” when investigators subsequently tried to understand what happened. But the Justice Department says more would be needed to file charges. Nassar was a Michigan State University sports doctor as well as a doctor at USA Gymnastics. He is serving decades in prison for assaulting female athletes and possessing child pornography	2022-05-27T01:34:57+00:00	abc12.com	https://www.abc12.com/news/state/no-charges-for-agents-in-botched-larry-nassar-probe/article_56c958de-dd50-11ec-9e54-f799801fd99d.html
Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are ‘on pause’ By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian rebel leader Pablo Beltran says peace talks between his National Liberation Army and the government have been put “on pause” due to remarks made last week by President Gustavo Petro. Petro questioned whether members of the rebel group’s delegation in Cuba could effectively control the actions of their own commanders on the battlefield. He also said the younger leaders of the group, known as the ELN, were motivated not by political goals, but by drug trafficking profits. In an interview published on Youtube by the ELN’s communication team, Beltran said that delegations from both sides would have to meet to “examine” the comments by Colombia’s president.	2023-05-16T03:54:50+00:00	localnews8.com	https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/05/15/colombian-rebel-leader-says-peace-talks-are-on-pause/
"We are thrilled to offer this novel treatment in Canada to help prolong lives" VANCOUVER, BC, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - INITIO Medical Group is the first private nuclear medicine facility in Canada to be awarded a therapeutic license to administer Lutetium-177-PSMA (prostate specific membrane antigen) for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, specifically "metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer" also known as "mCRPC". Lu-177-PSMA, an example of a new kind of cancer treatment called "RLT" (radioligand therapy), is a game-changer for those suffering from the advanced form of the most common cancer in Canadian men, and their third-leading cause of death from cancer. What makes Lu-177-PSMA and the coming wave of RLT compounds such cutting-edge treatments is that they target and destroy cancer cells precisely, while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue, often with fewer side effects than chemotherapy, traditional radiation and other treatments. "This therapeutic license allows us to offer this ground-breaking treatment to patients who may not have had access to it otherwise," says Dr. Kalevi Kairemo, President-Elect World Association of Radiopharmaceutical and Molecular Therapy (WARMTH) and Senior Scientific Advisor for INITIO Medical Group. INITIO received the license from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission last week and will begin offering patient treatments after March 15. INITIO will be the first private clinic in Canada to offer Lu-177-PSMA treatment, following the approval of the compound by Health Canada in September, 2022. The compound is administered intravenously over about a minute, and it binds to cancer cells and destroys them with ultra short range "beta particles". These particles travel a maximum of 2 mm once emitted by the lutetium nucleus, ensuring they selectively target cancer cells and spare healthy tissue. Any compound which does not bind to cancer tissue is primarily cleared from the body by the kidneys. "Lutetium-177 has demonstrated the ability to meaningfully prolong life in the international VISION trial, involving patients with advanced cancer, many of whom otherwise would have very few therapeutic options. We're excited to offer this treatment in Canada," says Dr. Rob Tarzwell, Medical Director for INITIO Medical Group, and a Clinical Assistant Professor on the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. "The approval of this license was made possible by the tireless efforts of our team, who worked closely with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that we meet all the necessary requirements and standards," says Dr. Philip Cohen, INITIO Director and Division Head, Nuclear Medicine, Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, adding there are plans to apply for licenses at other facilities across Canada. At present, although Lu-177-PSMA is Health Canada approved and an effective prostate cancer treatment, it is not publicly funded. INITIO is Western Canada's only private PET/CT scan facility. With over 20 years experience, we offer Rapid PET/CT and CT scans and nuclear medicine treatments with no wait list. INITIO has diagnostic scanning for cancer, cognitive impairment, and cardiac sarcoidosis, and now, offers prostate cancer therapy. With this latest addition, INITIO Medical Group reaffirms its commitment to providing the most advanced and effective treatments to its patients. We are proud to be able to offer Lu-177 PSMA therapy and look forward to the positive impact it will have on the lives of those affected by prostate cancer. View original content: SOURCE INITIO Medical Group	2023-03-07T16:50:01+00:00	newschannel10.com	https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2023/03/07/vancouver-clinic-earns-therapeutic-license-administer-new-drug-treat-prostate-cancer/
New Duke coach Jon Scheyer has promoted former Blue Devils player Amile Jefferson to assistant coach. The school announced the hiring Tuesday. Jefferson, who turns 29 next month, was director of player development in Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski’s final season. He returned to Duke in July after a four-year professional career with stops in the NBA, the G League and overseas. “Having a front-row seat for the evolution of Amile’s career has been special,” Scheyer said in a statement. “His passion, knowledge and ability to relate to our guys is second-to-none.” Jefferson's five-year playing career at Duke included 124 victories and the 2015 NCAA championship. He is the only player in program history to be a four-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference academic selection and is the only three-time captain in Krzyzewski's tenure. “I feel a special bond and connection to Durham, our fans and our entire Duke family,” Jefferson said in a statement. “Being here means the world to me.” Jefferson’s promotion is part of a busy transition for Scheyer, designated as Krzyzewski’s successor last June when Krzyzewski announced the 2021-22 season would be his last. Since Duke's loss to rival North Carolina in the Final Four, the Blue Devils lost rising-star assistant Nolan Smith to Louisville. They named former Elon head coach Mike Schrage as special assistant to the head coach, adding more than two decades of experience to aid Scheyer as a first-time head coach. Scheyer also got commitments from five-star prospects in 6-foot-4 guard Tyrese Proctor and 6-8 forward Mackenzie Mgbako for the class of 2023 last week, and already has the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class for next season. Scheyer still must hire another assistant coach. ___ Follow Aaron Beard on Twitter at https://twitter.com/aaronbeardap ___ More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25	2022-04-12T18:28:56+00:00	seattlepi.com	https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Duke-s-Scheyer-promotes-Amile-Jefferson-to-17075526.php
PARIS (AP) — The prosecutor’s office in Marseille has opened a preliminary investigation for “aggravated sexual assault” against Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, one of France’s highest-ranking prelates of the Catholic Church. Via a letter that was read out Monday during a conference of French bishops, Ricard said that he had abused a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago and is withdrawing from his religious duties. The investigation was opened Tuesday following a letter from an adviser of the current bishop of Nice. Dominique Laurens, the Marseille prosecutor, opened the preliminary investigation but specified that “no complaint” has yet been filed against the cardinal. Ricard, 78, used to be the archbishop of Bordeaux, in southwestern France, until he retired from that position in 2019 to serve in his home diocese of Dignes-les-Bains, in the south of the country. In the 1980s, he was a priest in the archdiocese of Marseille. In addition to any possible criminal investigation, Ricard could also be subject to church sanctions based on his confession. The Vatican spokesman did not respond to requests for comment Tuesday about what would come of Ricard, including whether he would be removed from his Vatican duties. Among other things, Ricard is a member of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, meaning he is a voting member of the Vatican office that adjudicates clergy sexual abuse cases. There has been one known case to date in which a pope has defrocked a cardinal accused of abuse, the then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, an American who denied the misconduct allegations but was eventually found guilty by a church investigation of abusing adults as well as minors. Earlier, Francis removed the rights and privileges of the late Scottish Cardinal Keith O’Brien after he was accused of misconduct with adults.	2022-11-09T04:33:46+00:00	krqe.com	https://www.krqe.com/news/world/ap-french-cardinal-to-be-investigated-over-abuse-confessions/
WASHINGTON (AP) — A political shift is beginning to take hold across the U.S. as tens of thousands of suburban swing voters who helped fuel the Democratic Party’s gains in recent years are becoming Republicans. More than 1 million voters across 43 states have switched to the Republican Party over the last year, according to voter registration data analyzed by The Associated Press. — Democratic and Republican states along with cities and small towns — in the period since President Joe Biden replaced former President Donald Trump. But nowhere is the shift more pronounced — and dangerous for Democrats — than in the suburbs, where well-educated swing voters who turned against Trump’s Republican Party in recent years appear to be swinging back. Over the last year, far more people are switching to the GOP across suburban counties from Denver to Atlanta and Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Republicans also gained ground in counties around medium-size cities such as Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Raleigh, North Carolina; Augusta, Georgia; and Des Moines, Iowa. Ben Smith, who lives in suburban Larimer County, Colorado, north of Denver, said he reluctantly registered as a Republican earlier in the year after becoming increasingly concerned about the Democrats’ support in some localities for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, the party’s inability to quell violent crime and its frequent focus on racial justice. “It’s more so a rejection of the left than embracing the right,” said Smith, a 37-year-old professional counselor whose transition away from the Democratic Party began five or six years ago when he registered as a libertarian. The AP examined nearly 1.7 million voters who had likely switched affiliations across 42 states for which there is data over the last 12 months, according to L2, a political data firm. L2 uses a combination of state voter records and statistical modeling to determine party affiliation. While party switching is not uncommon, the data shows a definite reversal from the period while Trump was in office, when Democrats enjoyed a slight edge in the number of party switchers nationwide. But over the last year, roughly two-thirds of the 1.7 million voters who changed their party affiliation shifted to the Republican Party. In all, more than 1 million people became Republicans compared to about 630,000 who became Democrats. The broad migration of more than 1 million voters, a small portion of the overall U.S. electorate, does not ensure widespread Republican success in the November midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress and dozens of governorships. Democrats are hoping the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday to overrule Roe v. Wade will energize supporters, particularly in the suburbs, ahead of the midterms. Still, the details about party switchers present a dire warning for Democrats who were already concerned about the macro effects shaping the political landscape this fall. Roughly four months before Election Day, Democrats have no clear strategy to address Biden’s weak popularity and voters’ overwhelming fear that the country is headed in the wrong direction with their party in charge. And while Republicans have offered few policy solutions of their own, the GOP has been working effectively to capitalize on the Democrats’ shortcomings. Republicans benefited last year as suburban parents grew increasingly frustrated by prolonged pandemic-related schools closures. And as inflation intensified more recently, the Republican National Committee has been hosting voter registration events at gas stations in suburban areas across swing states like Arizona, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania to link the Biden administration to record-high gas prices. The GOP has also linked the Democratic president to an ongoing baby formula shortage. “Biden and Democrats are woefully out of touch with the American people, and that’s why voters are flocking to the Republican Party in droves,” RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel told the AP. She predicted that “American suburbs will trend red for cycles to come” because of “Biden’s gas hike, the open border crisis, baby formula shortage and rising crime.” The Democratic National Committee declined to comment when asked about the recent surge in voters switching to the GOP. And while Republican officials are quick to take credit for the shift, the phenomenon gained momentum shortly after Trump left the White House. Still, the specific reason or reasons for the shift remain unclear. At least some of the newly registered Republicans are actually Democrats who crossed over to vote against Trump-backed candidates in GOP primaries. Such voters are likely to vote Democratic again this November. But the scope and breadth of the party switching suggests something much bigger at play. Over the last year, nearly every state — even those without high-profile Republican primaries — moved in the same direction as voters by the thousand became Republicans. Only Virginia, which held off-year elections in 2021, saw Democrats notably trending up over the last year. But even there, Democrats were wiped out in last fall’s statewide elections. In Iowa, Democrats used to hold the advantage in party changers by a 2-to-1 margin. That’s flipped over the last year, with Republicans ahead by a similar amount. The same dramatic shift is playing out in Ohio. In Florida, Republicans captured 58 percent of party switchers during those last years of the Trump era. Now, over the last year, they command 70 percent. And in Pennsylvania, the Republicans went from 58 to 63 percent of party changers. The current advantage for Republicans among party changers is playing out with particular ferocity in the nation’s suburbs. The AP found that the Republican advantage was larger in suburban “fringe” counties, based on classifications from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, compared to smaller towns and counties. Republicans boosted their share of party changers in 168 of 235 suburban counties AP examined — 72 percent — over the last year, compared with the last years of the Trump era. These included suburban counties across Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Ohio, Virginia and Washington state. Republicans also gained ground in further-out suburban counties, which the CDC lumps in with medium-size cities and calls “medium metro” — more than 62 percent of such counties, 164 in all, saw Republican growth. They range from the suburban counties north of Denver, like Larimer, to Los Angeles-area ones like Ventura and Santa Barbara in California. The Republican advantage was nearly universal, but it was stronger in some places than others. For example, in Lorain County, Ohio, just outside Cleveland, nearly every party switcher over the last year has gone Republican. That’s even as Democrats captured three-quarters of those changing parties in the same county during end of the Trump era. Some conservative leaders worry that the GOP’s suburban gains will be limited if Republicans don’t do a better job explaining to suburban voters what they stand for — instead of what they stand against. Emily Seidel, who leads the Koch-backed grassroots organization Americans for Prosperity, said her network is seeing first-hand that suburban voters are distancing themselves from Democrats who represent “extreme policy positions.” “But that doesn’t mean that they’re ready to vote against those lawmakers either. Frankly, they’re skeptical of both options that they have,” Seidel said. “The lesson here: Candidates have to make their case, they have to give voters something to be for, not just something to be against.” Back in Larimer County, Colorado, 39-year-old homemaker Jessica Kroells says she can no longer vote for Democrats, despite being a reliable Democratic voter up until 2016. There was not a single “aha moment” that convinced her to switch, but by 2020, she said the Democratic Party had “left me behind.” “The party itself in no longer Democrat, it’s progressive socialism,” she said, specifically condemning Biden’s plan to eliminate billions of dollars in student debt.	2022-06-27T12:23:12+00:00	siouxlandproud.com	https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/more-than-1-million-voters-switch-to-republican-party-in-warning-for-democrats/
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Credit Union, in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), recently honored 17 first-year District teachers through its annual Rookie of the Year program. California Credit Union, which has served the education community with premier financial services for 90 years, created the Rookie of the Year program in 2015 to recognize exceptional new LAUSD teachers within the greater Los Angeles community. California Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell said, "We are proud to honor each of the 2022 LAUSD Rookies of the Year for a wonderful start to their new career in education. We all know the life-long influence a special teacher can have in our lives. We applaud the commitment and passion of these new educators, and want to thank each of these inspiring new teachers for their dedication to their students and schools." "Teachers play an integral role in the academic outcomes of our students," Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho said. "We are incredibly impressed by the service, insights and performance of our 17 Rookies of the Year, each who has provided outstanding academic support during their first year in the classroom as a teacher. Thank you to each of our honorees!" Representing elementary, middle and high schools throughout the greater Los Angeles area, the 2022 Rookies of the Year are: The Rookie of the Year winners were recognized during a ceremony at Dodger Stadium on July 1st, which included the teachers and their guests, as well as California Credit Union and Los Angeles Unified School District officials. The winning teachers were selected based on a number of factors, including effectiveness in preparing and delivering instruction, providing a positive classroom climate with strong routines and procedures, adopting a dynamic and engaging teaching style, and showing high levels of professionalism. California Credit Union created the Rookie of the Year program in partnership with LAUSD to acknowledge first-year District teachers who have shown exemplary commitment to education. Teachers are nominated by school administrators, and winners are selected by a LAUSD committee. Since the program began in 2015, California Credit Union has recognized 147 LAUSD teachers as a Rookie of the Year. California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and assets of over $4 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Visit ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @CaliforniaCreditUnion. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE California Credit Union	2022-07-13T17:12:30+00:00	wlbt.com	https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/07/13/california-credit-union-los-angeles-unified-school-district-announce-2022-rookie-year-teacher-awards/
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend of $0.240 per common share. The monthly dividend reflects an annualized dividend amount of $2.880 per common share, representing a 5.7% increase over the annualized dividend amount of $2.724 per common share from the fourth quarter of 2021. The dividend is payable December 14, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2022. Additionally, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared, a monthly cash dividend on its 4.25% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.08854 per depositary share, which is equivalent to $1.0625 per annum. The dividend is payable December 1, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 21, 2022. Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that is RETHINKING RETAIL through the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading, omni-channel retail tenants. As of September 30, 2022, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 1,707 properties, located in all 48 continental states and containing approximately 35.8 million square feet of gross leasable area. The Company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC". For additional information on the Company and RETHINKING RETAIL, please visit www.agreerealty.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Agree Realty Corporation	2022-11-14T21:53:25+00:00	wagmtv.com	https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/11/14/agree-realty-declares-monthly-common-preferred-dividends/
MSNBC is shifting Hallie Jackson’s daily anchoring duties entirely to streaming as the network retooled its weekday and weekend lineups heading into the new year. Jackson, who had recently been anchoring an hourlong program on cable at 3 p.m., will now focus solely on her streaming show, which will run from 5 to 7 p.m. on weekdays starting on Feb. 13, NBC News EVP Janelle Rodriguez wrote in a memo to network staff obtained by The Hill on Thursday. Jackson joined NBC as a reporter in 2014 and launched a show on streaming in 2021. With Jackson’s departure from cable, anchor Chris Jansing is picking up an extra hour and will host Chris Jansing Reports from 1pm to 3pm. Anchor Katy Tur will replace Jackson in the 3 p.m. slot while José Díaz-Balart will move in his anchoring duties from 10 am to 11 am, according to the memo. Anchor Katie Phang will begin MSNBC’s live programming on weekends beginning at 8 am while Jonathan Capehart will expand his hosting duties to include both both Saturday and Sundays, beginning at 9 am. “We are working diligently to create a smooth transition,” MSNBC President Rashida Jones wrote in a separate note to staff. “I want to thank all of you for your effort and dedication as we embark on a new chapter.” The reshuffle of talent at MSNBC comes a day after CNN announced major changes to its own weekday and prime time lineup under new president Chris Licht. The moves also come the same week that NBC announced Noah Oppenheim, who had led its news division for the last several years, would step down to work for NBCUniversal in a new capacity, developing scripts and longform productions. NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde has tapped Rebecca Blumenstein, who most recently has served as deputy managing editor of the New York Times, to replace Oppenheim.	2023-01-13T14:06:57+00:00	wwlp.com	https://www.wwlp.com/news/msnbc-shifts-hallie-jackson-daily-anchoring-duties-to-streaming-as-network-shakes-up-weekday-lineup/
Titans rookie doesn’t listen to talk comparing him to Brown By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Treylon Burks has been compared to former Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown from the moment Tennessee drafted him using the selection gained in the trade that sent Brown to the Eagles. It’s a heavier topic of conversation as the Titans prepare to visit Brown and his new team in Philadelphia on Sunday. It’s simply not an issue for Burks. The rookie says he just doesn’t listen to all the talk. Burks likely will be compared to Brown for the rest of their careers, tied together by the stunning draft night trade in April that sent a Pro Bowl wide receiver to Philadelphia for draft picks including the 18th selection overall.	2022-12-01T11:22:42+00:00	localnews8.com	https://localnews8.com/news/2022/12/01/titans-rookie-doesnt-listen-to-talk-comparing-him-to-brown/
(NEXSTAR) — As Rihanna takes the halftime stage for Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII, it’s the perfect time to take a deep dive into her nearly 20-year discography. (Her first album was released in 2005.) As you come across the superstar’s 2016 single “This Is What You Came For,” with Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, you may be surprised to learn one of pop music’s other biggest superstar women helped pen the song. But she wasn’t originally listed on the credits for the dance track. Instead, Harris and someone named “Nils Sjöberg” were credited as the songwriters. The mystery writer went unnoticed for a short while before reports surfaced that Sjöberg was none other than Harris’ former girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Both Harris and Swift later confirmed it. Swift, now 33, discussed her reasoning at the time, and then again in a November 2020 conversation with music legend Paul McCartney for Rolling Stone. As Swift explained, she hadn’t wanted her relationship with Harris to overshadow the song. “I wrote under the name Nils Sjöberg because those are two of the most popular names of Swedish males,” Swift told McCartney. “And nobody knew for a while. I remembered always hearing that when Prince wrote ‘Manic Monday,’ they didn’t reveal it for a couple of months.” But the story doesn’t stop there. (Warning: Relationship drama ahead.) By the time “This Is What You Came For” hit radio, both Swift and Harris had broken up after about a year of dating, as timelined by Cosmopolitan and confirmed in 2016 by both stars via Twitter. In a tweet, Harris addressed the split, saying “the only truth is that a relationship came to an end and what remains is a huge amount of love and respect.” Swift retweeted the message. But several months of tension between the pair would follow, especially after Swift soon began dating actor Tom Hiddleston. It was widely speculated — though never publicly discussed by any involved — that the Swift-Harris relationship may have ended due to the Swift-Hiddleston relationship. Long story made short: Harris and Swift scrubbed photos and mentions of each other from social media and unfollowed each other. Then, when news of the Swift’s “This Is What You Came For” penmanship surfaced, Harris seemingly downplayed Swift’s involvement in the song, tweeting: “I wrote the music, produced the song, arranged it and cut the vocals though.” As Vanity Fair explains, after Harris’ assumed slight, a Swift representative responded with a seeming implication that Swift alone was responsible for the hit, saying: “Taylor Swift wrote ‘This Is What You Came For’ under the pseudonym Nils Sjöberg.” In yet another (now deleted) tweet, Harris responded to the statement by saying, “I figure if you’re happy in your new relationship, you should focus on that instead of trying to tear your ex bf down for something to do.” While both Harris and Swift would follow up the social media barbs with songs that appearing to take jabs at each other (Swift’s 2017 album “Reputation” is believed to contain many references), the drama over “This Is What You Came For” appeared to die here. Coincidentally, “Nils Sjöberg” was killed off in the video for Swift’s 2017 single “Look What You Made Me Do.” Shortly after, Harris addressed the song’s aftermath, telling British GQ the online drama was “completely the wrong instinct. I was protecting what I see as my one talent in the world being belittled. … Now I see that Twitter thing as a result of me succumbing to pressure. It took me a minute to realize that none of that matters.” Ultimately, “This Is What You Came For” reached No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, though it was No. 1 on two other Billboard dance charts. It reached Nno. 1 chart status in 12 other countries, including Harris’ native Scotland. Official credits for the song have since been updated with Swift’s real name. Though it just missed the top spot in the U.S., the song nevertheless helped continue Rihanna’s long stretch of chart smashes. Altogether, Rihanna has won nine Grammy Awards and dozens of other industry accolades. Come March 12, she could earn her first Academy Award, with her song “Lift Me Up” from 2022’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” nominated for Best Original Song at the 95th annual ceremony. Super Bowl LVII kicks off Sunday, Feb. 12 at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.	2023-02-11T22:09:54+00:00	siouxlandproud.com	https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/whos-nils-sjoberg-one-of-rihannas-big-hits-was-written-by-this-pop-star-under-a-fake-name/
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – On Friday, a Texas judge issued a ruling that halted FDA approval of an abortion drug nationwide. Now the White House says they’re confident the unprecedented ruling will be defeated. “A single court in Texas has taken the dangerous steps,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said. The White House says the FDA will not make any immediate changes to the availability of Mifepristone, the medication used for abortions up to 11 weeks in pregnancy. “The Department of Justice has already filed a notice of appeal,” said Jennifer Klein, director of the White House Gender Policy Council. The ruling put the future of the drug in jeopardy and while the administration is appealing, some Democrats say the FDA has the authority to ignore the ruling — an idea Texas Congressman Tony Gonzalez rejects. “It’s very dangerous when you have the administration coming and saying they may not uphold a ruling,” Rep Tony Gonzalez (R-TX) said. To complicate the issue, on Friday, a different judge in Washington State issued a contradictory ruling barring the FDA from doing anything to reduce the availability of the drug. “I think it’s important that states dictate their futures,” Gonzalez said. Meanwhile, Klein believes the Biden administration could win in court – even if the case ends up before the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court. “What’s really egregious about this opinion is that it would be a nationwide ban,” Klein added. Klein says when the Supreme Court ended the nationwide abortion rights, the court said it was returning power to states. “This ruling in this case would be the exact opposite,” Klein added. Finally, the White House says science has proven Mifepristone — which was approved 23 years ago and is used in about 60 other countries — is safe and effective.	2023-04-10T20:44:04+00:00	wjhl.com	https://www.wjhl.com/news/washington-dc/white-house-bashes-dangerous-ruling-against-mifepristone-approval/
Donald (Butch) Robert Campbell Donald Robert Campbell (Butch) 81 years old of Duluth MN died peacefully on February 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Duluth, MN on July 15, 1941 to Donald Sr. and Susan Campbell. He attended Morgan Park High School and then joined the Marine Corp where he served from 1961-1964. He married Janice Rae Hallio in April of 1966. Donald worked as a Sheetmetal worker until he retired in 2001. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald Sr. and Susan Campbell. He is survived by his wife Janice Campbell, sons: Brian (Kelly) Campbell, Brett (Carmen) Campbell, daughter: Rebecca (Scott) Wollack, sisters: Dona (Ed) Schafer, Roberta (Phil) Torgerson, 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services will be at the Cremation Society of MN in Duluth on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 3:00p.m. with a visitation 1 hour prior. Burial will be at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Saginaw, MN in the summer of 2023 along with a Celebration of Life later this summer at the cabin.	2023-02-06T18:29:41+00:00	duluthnewstribune.com	https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/obituaries/obits/donald-butch-robert-campbell-5d0135ff67a60618cb3bf3a9-63e13926625a24273f66dc36
Summer solstice 2022: Thousands greet longest day at ancient Stonehenge monument WILTSHIRE, England - Thousands of pagans and revelers flocked to Stonehenge on Tuesday to welcome the summer solstice of 2022, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of summer. About 6,000 people gathered at the ancient monument, located in Wiltshire in southern England, to witness the sunrise at 4:49 a.m. local time, according to Wiltshire Police. It was the first time people have been allowed to gather for the solstice since 2019. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sunrise was streamed online in both 2020 and 2021. Some historians point to Stonehenge, a stone circle monument built between 5,000 and 3,500 years ago, as evidence that humans once used the June solstice as a way to organize their calendars and start counting the days of the year. Experts still debate its purpose, but it’s aligned so that, on the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the Heel Stone, and rays of sunlight are channeled into the center of the circle. "The sarsen stones, put up in at the center of the site in about 2500 B.C., were carefully aligned to line up with the movements of the sun," explained English Heritage, a charity organization that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. "The whole layout of Stonehenge is therefore positioned in relation to the solstices, or the extreme limits of the sun’s movement." The summer solstice officially occurred at 5:14 a.m. EDT, according to the Farmer’s Almanac. In the Southern Hemisphere, the June solstice marks the beginning of winter. Video shared by attendee Ricky Parbery showed the pre-solstice sunset and the atmosphere at Stonehenge. Parbery said it was "such a fun time." English Heritage site manager Heather Sebire told the BBC that it was "fantastic" to finally welcome people back to Stonehenge. "There are people who are modern-day druids and pagan groups who treat this as a place of worship," Sebire told the news network. Summer solstice significance The sun doesn’t rise and set at the same locations on the horizon each day due to Earth’s tilted axis. Its rise and set positions move northward or southward in the sky as our planet travels around the sun throughout the year. As the Farmer’s Almanac explains, the summer solstice occurs when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt — about 23.5 degrees — toward the sun. This results in the longest "day," meaning the longest period of sunlight hours. "The June solstice is significant because the Sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky at this time, at which point the Sun’s path does not change for a brief period of time," the Farmer’s Almanac explains. This story was reported from Cincinnati.	2022-06-21T16:42:04+00:00	fox9.com	https://www.fox9.com/news/summer-solstice-2022-stonehenge-thousands-mark-1st-day-of-summer
MLB Expanded Pitching Comparison For Games of Thursday, September 1 INTERLEAGUE ___ ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ KEY TEAM REC-Team's Record in games started by today's pitcher. CAR-Career record versus this opponent. VS OPP-Pitcher's record versus this opponent.	2022-08-31T21:49:20+00:00	seattlepi.com	https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/MLB-Expanded-Pitching-Comparison-17411043.php
Alois Ruf Jr., head of German performance marque Ruf still owns his first Porsche, a 901 nicknamed Quick Blue that he was gifted at age 19. But his connection to the car may go back even further. Ruf Automobile was founded by Alois Ruf Sr. in 1939, initially as an ordinary garage in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, near Munich. An enduring connection to Porsche would begin in 1963 with the repair of a damaged 356, and later that year Ruf Jr. would catch a glimpse of a blue 901 on a rain-soaked autobahn near Günzburg, about halfway between Munich and Stuttgart. That brief glimpse created a lasting impression. The 901 had only recently been introduced as the replacement for the 356, which the Ruf garage had already begun to specialize in. A trademark dispute with Peugeot would soon lead to a name change to 911, setting the stage for the sports car we know today. In 1969, Alois Ruf Sr. gave his son one of those earlier 901 models as a 19th birthday present, so he’d have something to work on once he got his driver’s license. The original flat-6 had been replaced by the flat-4 from a Porsche 912, but Ruf Jr. happily drove the 901 for many years. A planned restoration was continually put off as Ruf Jr. focused on growing the family company into a performance powerhouse complete with its own line of supercars. When the time finally came, in 2019, research showed that Ruf’s car was the sixth 901 built. Previously thought to have been lost, it was the first 901 with five round instruments, and was painted Enamel Blue at the factory. So, given how few 901s were in circulation at the time, there’s a good chance this was the very car Ruf Jr. saw speeding down the autobahn in 1964. The car—chassis number 13326—was built in September 1963 and made its public debut at the Earls Court auto show in London on October 16 of that year, and then appeared at the 1964 Geneva auto show the following March. A dummy engine was installed for the show appearances, but chassis 13326 was then handed over to Porsche’s development department, which installed a real engine and tested the car at Germany’s Hockenheimring. The blue 901 was then used as a company car by future Volkswagen Group boss Ferdinand Piëch before being sold to legendary Porsche engine designer Hans Mezger. He in turn sold the car to a businessman, who sold it to Ruf Sr. after it was damaged in an on-track incident. With its full history now in focus, the car was restored to its initial appearance at the Geneva show, albeit with a working engine donated by a vocational college. As Ruf continues to expand, including setting up shop in the U.S., the resurrected Quick Blue is a quaint reminder of the company’s humble origins. Related Articles - Ex-F1 driver turned artist hand paints 930 TAG Turbo by Lanzante - Nissan GT-R designer pens lightweight electric sports car - Pair of Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloys head to Monterey auctions - Bugatti Type 32 “Tank” turns 100 - Audi names Porsche veteran as CEO	2023-07-06T07:31:38+00:00	wate.com	https://www.wate.com/automotive/internet-brands/this-blue-coupe-is-a-main-character-in-the-porsche-911-and-ruf-origin-stories/
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Marcus Watson and Love Bettis each scored 20 points as North Carolina A&T beat Elon 66-61 on Wednesday night. Torrence Watson finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Phoenix (5-20, 3-9). Elon also got 12 points and four assists from Sean Halloran. In addition, Max Mackinnon finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.	2023-02-09T04:00:42+00:00	washingtonpost.com	https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/north-carolina-aandt-defeats-elon-66-61/2023/02/08/bdf47e10-a82c-11ed-b2a3-edb05ee0e313_story.html
Strong large deal closures and robust deal pipeline position us well for future growth BENGALURU, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE:INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered $4,617 million in Q1 revenues with year on year growth of 4.2% and sequential growth of 1.0% in constant currency. Large deal TCV for the quarter was at $2.3 billion, with net new of 56.1%. Operating margin for the quarter was stable at 20.8%. ROE improved 180 bps to 32.8%. Attrition declined further to 17.3%. FY24 revenue guidance revised to 1.0%-3.5% and operating margin guidance retained at 20%-22%. "We had a solid Q1 with a growth of 4.2% and large deals of $2.3 billion which helps us to set a strong foundation for future growth. Our generative AI capabilities are expanding well, with 80 active client projects. Topaz, our comprehensive AI offering, is resonating well with clients. We see this being transformative for clients and enhancing our overall service portfolio," said Salil Parekh, CEO and MD. "We have expanded the margin improvement program with a holistic set of actions for the short, medium and long-term, working on five key areas, supported by our leadership team," he added. Guidance for FY24: - Revenue growth of 1.0%-3.5% in constant currency - Operating margin of 20%-22% 1. Key highlights: "Q1 operating margins were resilient in an uncertain macro environment on the back of our continued focus on cost optimization. Company's rigorous operational discipline including improved productivity measures and higher utilization helped margins for the quarter," said Nilanjan Roy, CFO. "Free Cash conversion was robust at 96.6% of net profits. Execution of strong capital allocation policy resulted in higher payouts to investors and improved ROE to 32.8%," he added. 2. Client wins & Testimonials - Danske Bank recently signed a strategic collaboration with Infosys to accelerate the bank's digital transformation initiatives with speed and scale. Frans Woelders, Chief Operating Officer, Danske Bank, said, "Our Forward '28 strategy sets clear ambitions for Danske Bank to be a leading bank in a digital age. This is backed by significant investments in digitalisation and technology, including plans to further develop our customer-facing digital solutions, and modernising our technology infrastructure to enable even better customer experiences and drive operational efficiency. We have a strong starting point, and we want to further accelerate our digital and technology transformation. We have conducted a thorough process to find a partner that can help us achieve that. Infosys has the tools, experience, and expertise to support us in accelerating our transformation using cloud and AI technologies. Given Infosys' global presence and scale, this collaboration will also give us access to wider talent pools and capabilities." - bp recently signed an MoU with Infosys to demonstrate their intent for Infosys to be bp's primary partner for end-to-end application services. Leigh-Ann Russell, EVP, Innovation & Engineering, bp, said, "We are delighted to further develop our relationship with Infosys to help accelerate our digital transformation and scale growth through tech-enabled operations. Together, we look forward to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and drive growth for the future." - Infosys and Aramco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring new insights to HR data and analytics, scale the use of automation tools, and enhance employee experience through artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Faisal A. Al-Hajji, SVP Human Resources, Aramco, said, "At Aramco, we are constantly looking to improve employee experience and make our company the best place to work. This collaboration will allow us to explore ways to further upgrade our focus on customer-centricity and transform our digital HR offerings." - Infosys recently launched Infosys Topaz - an AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms using generative AI technologies. Hemanth Adapa, Product Owner, Predictive Analytics at British Telecom, said, "As part of our continuous efforts to deliver value for our clients, at British Telecom, we engaged with Infosys Topaz to offer AI-powered predictive analytics for various domains such as network performance, sustainability, and security. This has been recognized and appreciated by our clients who can now amplify their mission-critical services with never-before reliability." - Infosys and Walmart Commerce Technologies collaborated to deliver scalable omni-channel solutions to retailers. Sunil Kumar, Vice President and General Manager of Walmart Commerce Technologies, said, "Infosys is a trusted partner to businesses that are navigating their digital transformation. We are excited to have Infosys help streamline implementation of the Store Assist app and to serve as a trusted system integration team for our customers." - Infosys collaborated with vidaXL as their India IT Partner to set up their business technology support in a scalable and cost-effective way. Ted van Dongen, CIO, vidaXL, said, "vidaXL needed a partner to help them with their growth strategy, with a professional agile approach, and a very broad range technology expertise. In Infosys, vidaXL has found a partner that proved to be dedicated in delivering this by transitioning 8 agile development teams in less than 4 months. This collaboration establishes a mechanism to steer our corporation significantly on every aspect of the technology stack." - Infosys extended its collaboration with LexisNexis to provide end-to-end information services across their range of content, enterprise, and product applications. Jeff Reihl, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, LexisNexis, said, "Our longstanding association with the highly experienced Infosys team has shown excellent results. We at LexisNexis aim to deliver the best content, enterprise, and product application services in the market and we firmly believe that by leveraging Infosys for its downstream, discretionary, and strategic programs, will be in our best interest and we are excited to further expand our relationship with Infosys." - Infosys and ATP collaborated to launch a digital Carbon Tracker to enable ATP players to track and mitigate their carbon emissions from travel on Tour. Massimo Calvelli, Chief Executive Officer, ATP, said, "Tennis is on a mission to Net Zero and like many sports, our travel footprint is our biggest challenge. ATP's new Carbon Tracker makes it simple for players to join that journey, mitigating their impact today and inspiring greener choices tomorrow. This is a story of addressing difficult problems through innovation, and we would thank our partners Infosys for their collaboration and commitment to the project. The potential of this app is massive and we're just getting started." - Keytrade Bank selected Infosys Finacle as the preferred partner for the modernization of its core banking system. Thierry Ternier, CEO, Keytrade Bank, said, "As the sponsor of the project, I am a strong believer in the program because it will strengthen the foundations of our company and make us future-proof to tackle the challenges of a fast-moving environment. Our ultimate goal is to create value and satisfaction for our customers and employees. I am convinced that this program will be a major enabler in reaching those strategic goals. We have chosen Infosys Finacle as our partner for the program because of their worldwide expertise, implementation plan, and price offering." - Infosys Finacle helped successfully transform XacBank's technology landscape with Finacle Digital Banking Suite enabling a robust digital foundation for the bank to achieve its growth strategy. Tsevegjav Gumenjav, Chief Executive Officer, XacBank, said, "We are happy at the successful completion of this much-awaited digital transformation, drawing us closer to our vision to be the preferred universal bank in Mongolia. In this digital-first era, the Finacle platform provides us with the right platform to offer custom offerings for our customers in Mongolia across segments, serving their financial needs in a secure manner. We look forward to scaling new heights with world-class banking and contribute to the larger economic development of Mongolia." 3. Recognitions - Infosys has been recognized in BrandZ's prestigious Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list, ranked at #66 - Recognized as one of India's Best Employers Among Nation Builders 2023 by the Great Place to Work™ Institute - Won PeopleFirst HR Award under two categories, 'Leading Practices in HR Risk Management' and 'Leading Practices in HR Business Partnership' - Recognized as one of the 'Most Honored' companies, receiving multiple awards at the 2023 All-Asia Executive Team Rankings from Institutional Investor - Won the 2023 Microsoft US Partner of the Year Award in the Dynamics 365 Services category - Awarded the Nasscom ER&D Spotlight Award in the 'Concept to Engineering Leadership' category for the Market First Innovation – Digital transformation of B2B sales with Engineering configurator as a core - Recognized as ServiceNow Telco Partner of the Year 2023 - Recognized as HPE Global System Integrator of the Year 2023 and HPE System Integrator of the Year 2023 for Asia Pacific and Central Europe - Infosys Finacle won the MEA Finance 'Best Composable Banking Technology Solution Provider' award at the MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit 2023 - Infosys BPM won the SS&C Blue Prism Partner Excellence Awards 2023 across 3 categories: 'Client Business Impact – FSI (Global)', 'Client Business Impact – FSI (APAC)', and 'Client Business Impact – Telco (APAC)' - Recognized as a leader in Low-Code Application Development Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by Everest - Recognized as a leader in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by Everest - Recognized as a leader in Application Automation Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by Everest - Recognized as a leader in 5G Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by Everest - Recognized as a leader in Wealth and Asset Management PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 by Everest - Rated as a leader in Adobe Experience Cloud Services NEAT 2023 by NelsonHall - Rated as a leader in SAP Cloud Migration Services NEAT 2023 by NelsonHall - Rated as a leader in Quality Engineering NEAT 2023 by NelsonHall - Positioned as a leader in HFS Horizons: ServiceNow Services, 2023 - Positioned as a leader in HFS Horizons: Data modernization services, 2023 - Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Commerce Platform Service Providers 2023 Vendor Assessment - Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape Worldwide Artificial Intelligence Services 2023 Vendor Assessment - Positioned as a leader in IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Oracle Application Implementation Services 2023 Vendor Assessment - Infosys recognized as a leader in Digital Engineering Services 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ study in US and Europe - Infosys recognized as a leader in Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ study in US, UK, Singapore and Malaysia, Australia and Germany - Infosys rated as a leader in SAP Ecosystem ISG Provider Lens™ study in US, UK, Nordics, Germany and Brazil - Infosys recognized as #1 Top IT Service Providers in the Nordics in Whitelane Research and PA Consulting Sourcing Study 2023 - Infosys rated as a leader in Avasant's Multisourcing Service Integration 2022–2023 Radarview™ - Infosys rated as a leader in Avasant's Financial Services Digital Services 2023–2024 Radarview™ - Infosys rated as a leader in Avasant's Media and Entertainment Digital Services 2023–2024 Radarview™ About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in more than 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by the cloud. We enable them with an AI-powered core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace. Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next. 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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, May 4, 2023 _____ WIND ADVISORY URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service San Diego CA 148 PM PDT Wed May 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 55 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds look to occur late tonight into early Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM PDT THURSDAY ABOVE 6500 FEET... * WHAT...Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to blowing and drifting snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations of an inch or two are possible down to 5500 to 6000 feet. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For road condition information in California...enter 8 0 0 4 2 7 7 6 2 3 if inside california or 9 1 6 4 5 5 7 6 2 3 if outside California. _____ Copyright 2023 AccuWeather	2023-05-03T22:09:48+00:00	expressnews.com	https://www.expressnews.com/weather/article/ca-wfo-san-diego-warnings-watches-and-advisories-18076957.php
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea this month will begin weekly tests of sewage produced by its major cities and towns to track the spread of COVID-19 and identify future waves. Officials at the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said Wednesday that wastewater surveillance will potentially provide a cheaper and more sustainable tool in the country’s pandemic response. They say it could also improve the detection of other outbreaks, such as influenza, norovirus or drug-resistant bacteria. According to the plans, health workers will conduct tests on sewage samples collected from 64 wastewater facilities nationwide at least once a week and regularly release analyses of the test results on its website. KDCA said its recent trial runs with cities and provincial governments showed that the levels of pathogens found in sewage samples largely aligned with infection trends in those areas, confirming the value of testing water released from faucets, toilets and bathtubs. Similar tests have also been adopted in the United States. South Korea had maintained a stringent COVID-19 response based on aggressive testing, contact tracing and quarantines during the earlier part of the pandemic, but has eased most of its virus controls since last year as the omicron variant’s surge rendered those containment strategies irrelevant. Government officials are also eager to revive a devastated service sector economy and attract more tourists. Their plans for wastewater testing are also an extension of their bend-but-not-break approach with COVID-19 that tolerates the coronavirus’ spread among the broader population while concentrating medical resources to protect priority groups. Lee Sang-won, KDCA’s director of epidemiologic research, said wastewater surveillance could help the country’s transition toward a more affordable virus monitoring regime. South Korea’s current system is still aimed at tracking every COVID-19 case by requiring hospitals to report all positive tests, an approach Lee described as expensive and laborious. He said health officials are considering an eventual switch to “sample-based surveillance,” like they do with influenza monitoring, where only a certain number of designated hospitals register their cases. “When that (transition) comes, we believe wastewater surveillance will function as a very effective tool” for providing complementary information on virus trends, Lee said during a briefing. “Another strength is that we can monitor various pathogens other than COVID-19.” While coronaviruses causing COVID-19 don’t likely survive in water for long, Lee said the country’s genetic testing methods would also be able to detect fragments of dead viruses.	2023-04-05T07:49:11+00:00	seattletimes.com	https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/south-korea-to-test-sewage-samples-for-covid-19/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
MALTA, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF), a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Ashlie Wallace as Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain, effective November 28, 2022. In this role, Ms. Wallace will spearhead GF's global supply chain operations including logistics, supply planning, sourcing, and procurement to drive operational efficiency that will support the company's continued growth. "Ashlie's deep expertise in supply chain management will continue to ensure GF is at the forefront of our industry in navigating the current environment and short-term supply chain challenges while we build for the future," said David Reeder, CFO of GF. "I'm looking forward to her leadership as we continue to maximize the full potential of our global manufacturing footprint that is increasingly critical to our long-term value creation." With more than 15 years of experience in technology procurement and supply chain management, Ms. Wallace was most recently Vice President of Services Supply Chain and Global Logistics for Cisco, responsible for global logistics operations and the service supply chain. Prior to Cisco, Ms. Wallace served in various leadership positions at Dell Technologies including Vice President of Global Server Procurement and Vice President of Global Inventory Management. Ms. Wallace earned her Master of Business Administration from University of California, Los Angeles and received a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Texas State University. GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com. ©GlobalFoundries Inc., GF, GlobalFoundries, the GF logos and other GF marks are trademarks of GlobalFoundries Inc. Or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. GF undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless require by law. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GlobalFoundries (GF)	2022-11-21T14:37:27+00:00	kcbd.com	https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2022/11/21/globalfoundries-appoints-new-head-global-supply-chain/
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jurors in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz viewed graphic video Tuesday of him murdering 17 people as he stalked through a three-story classroom building at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School four years ago. The video, compiled from 13 security cameras inside the building, was not shown to the gallery, where parents of many of the victims sat. Prosecutors say it shows Cruz shooting many of his victims at point-blank range, going back to some as they lay wounded on the floor to kill them with a second volley of shots. The 12 jurors and 10 alternates stared intently at their video screens. Many held hands to their faces as they viewed the 15-minute recording, which has no sound. Some started squirming. One juror looked at the screen, looked up at Cruz with his eyes wide and then returned to the video. Cruz looked down while the video played and did not appear to watch it. He sometimes looked up to exchange whispers with one of his attorneys. The video was played over the objection of Cruz’s attorneys, who argued that any evidentiary value it has is outweighed by the emotions it would raise in the jurors. They argued that witness statements of what happened would be sufficient. Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer dismissed the objection, saying a video that accurately reflects Cruz’s crimes does not unfairly prejudice his case. Prosecutors are using the video to prove several aggravating factors, including that Cruz acted in a cold, calculated and cruel manner. Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to 17 counts of first-degree murder, and 17 more counts of attempted murder for those he wounded. The jury must decide if he should be sentenced to death or life without parole for the nation’s deadliest mass shooting to go before a jury. Later during day two of the trial, jurors heard testimony from Christopher McKenna, who was a freshman during the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting. He had left his English class to go to the bathroom and exchanged greetings with two students, Luke Hoyer and Martin Duque, as they crossed paths in the first-floor hallway. McKenna then entered a stairwell and encountered Cruz assembling his AR-15 semiautomatic rifle. Cruz, who had been expelled from Stoneman Douglas a year earlier, had come onto campus through a gate that had been opened for the end of the school day in about 20 minutes carrying the gun in a bag. “He said get out of here. Things are about to get bad,” McKenna recalled. McKenna sprinted to the parking lot as Cruz went into the hallway and began shooting. McKenna alerted Aaron Feis, an assistant football coach who doubled as a security guard. Feis drove McKenna in his golf cart to an adjacent building for safety, and then went to the three-story building McKenna fled from. By then, the sounds of gunfire were already ringing out across the campus. Feis went in and was fatally shot immediately by Cruz, who had already killed Hoyer, 15, and Duque, 14, and eight others. Cruz then continued through the second floor, where he fired into classrooms but hit no one. When he reached the third-floor, he killed six more. The jurors also heard testimony from English teacher Dara Hass, who had three students killed and several wounded in her classroom when Cruz fired through a window in the door. “The sound was so loud. The students were screaming,” said Hass, who wept and dabbed her eyes with tissue as she testified. She thought it might be a drill, but then she spotted the body of 14-year-old Alex Schachter, who had been fatally shot at his desk. “That’s when I saw it wasn’t a drill,” she said. Two 14-year-old girls also died in the classroom: Alaina Petty and Alyssa Alhadeff. When police arrived and evacuated her students, Hass said she did not want to leave but officers convinced her. “I wanted to stay with the students who couldn’t go,” she said, referring to Schachter, Petty and Alhadeff. When prosecutor Mike Satz showed her photos of their bodies in her classroom, she sobbed. One student in her class, Alexander Dworet, said he originally thought the loud bangs were the school’s marching band, but then he felt a “hot sensation” on the back of his head where he had been grazed by a bullet and “I realized I was in danger.” He and other students scrambled away from the window, using Hass’ desk as a barrier. Dworet’s 17-year-old brother, Nick, was across the hall in his Holocaust studies class. Cruz fired into that classroom, too, killing him. __ Associated Press writer Freida Frisaro in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, contributed to this report.	2022-07-19T20:28:28+00:00	localsyr.com	https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/jurors-see-gruesome-video-of-florida-school-shooting/
Women’s rights are back in focus as Iran’s national soccer team prepares for the World Cup. They were never that far away. Back in January, Iran made headlines not only by beating Iraq 1-0 to qualify for its third straight World Cup but also because 2,000 women were allowed to attend the game at Azadi Stadium in Tehran. Two months later, though, women were blocked from attending another match and reportedly were pepper-sprayed. Women typically have been prohibited from attending men’s games and other sports events in Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution. A rights group has called on FIFA to expel Iran from the tournament in Qatar. Security forces have violently suppressed recent protests. Mehdi Taremi, the striker who scored in the victory over Iraq, wrote on Instagram of being “ashamed” to see videos from Iran of violence against women in the streets. ON THE FIELD The Iranians have a tough first game — against England on Nov. 21. They face Wales four days later before another showdown with the United States. That last group game — besides being politically charged — could be critical for both teams to advance. Iran took note of some headlines in Britain after the draw was announced. One tabloid declared that England got a “dream World Cup draw” against Iran — and the United States. “It is exactly the same feeling that I have — thank God that we are playing against England,” Iran coach Carlos Queiroz said after being rehired in early September. “We like to play against the best teams in the world. England is one of the best teams in Europe — Iran one of the best teams in Asia, so that’s why we’re here, to play great games.” Iran has never advanced out of the first round. It has played in five previous World Cups, having debuted in 1978. IRAN vs. USA Iran beat the United States 2-1 at the 1998 World Cup in France in one of the more memorable games in tournament history — mainly because of the political backdrop. The United States hasn’t had formal diplomatic relations with Iran since 1980 following the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by Iranian students who held hostages for 444 days. The day before the game in Lyon, the Iranian team received instructions to not shake hands with the American players. Instead, in a show of sportsmanship by both sides, the teams gathered before kickoff for a group photo. Hamid Estili and Mehdi Mahdavikia scored before Brian McBride netted late for the United States in Iran’s first-ever World Cup victory. Neither team advanced out of the group. The teams played a friendly two years later at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. ON WATCH The 30-year-old Taremi is peaking at the right time. He scored twice for Porto in a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen one week after setting up both goals in a 2-0 victory over the German club in the Champions League. Queiroz likely will be without forward Sardar Azmoun, who tore a calf muscle in early October while warming up for Leverkusen. The Bundesliga club said the 27-year-old Azmoun was expected to miss six to eight weeks. Azmoun has 41 goals in 65 appearances for Iran. Alireza Beiranvand saved a penalty against Cristiano Ronaldo in a 1-1 draw with Portugal at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. In recent friendlies, Iran beat Uruguay 1-0 and drew 1-1 with Senegal in Austria. Q FACTOR Queiroz was rehired as Iran coach in early September to replace Dragan Skocic. This will be Queiroz’s fourth World Cup. He led Iran in 2014 and 2018 and coached his native Portugal in 2010. He became available after failing to lead Egypt to this year’s tournament. Queiroz has used a variety of formations and is defensively minded. “We’re going to play against some of the best players in the world,” Queiroz said, “but we’re going to be ready for them.” ___ AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports	2022-10-24T10:28:05+00:00	washingtonpost.com	https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/iran-preps-for-world-cup-with-unrest-at-home/2022/10/24/76fabdb6-537d-11ed-ac8b-08bbfab1c5a5_story.html
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MOSAIC Study is First to use MRI to Assess Inflammation in Peripheral Joints and Entheses in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Exploratory Analysis Examines Effects of Otezla on Cardiometabolic Parameters THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced new research examining the use of Otezla® (apremilast) in psoriatic arthritis, including the Phase 4 MOSAIC study and an exploratory analysis of cardiometabolic risk factors, which are commonly elevated in patients with psoriatic disease. The findings will be presented at the 2023 European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR), taking place May 31-June 3 in Milan, Italy. "Research presented at EULAR sheds new light on psoriatic arthritis and the role of our oral medication Otezla," said Ponda Motsepe-Ditshego, vice president, Global Medical at Amgen. "Using MRI, the MOSAIC study visually captured an improvement in inflammation and no significant change in structural progression, with the effects being greater in patients with moderate as opposed to high disease activity." MOSAIC Phase 4 Study Unlike X-ray imaging – commonly used to assess joint damage caused by psoriatic arthritis – MOSAIC used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a more sensitive tool for imaging inflammation, which begins early and continues throughout the disease course in joints and entheses (sites where tendons or ligaments attach to bones). MOSAIC evaluated Otezla's effect on joint inflammation and structural progression of psoriatic arthritis measured by MRI. "MOSAIC is the first study to use MRI to assess inflammation in peripheral joints and entheses in a clinical trial, and shows MRI offers a promising way to measure inflammatory disease activity in patients with this condition," said Professor Mikkel Østergaard, M.D., Ph.D., DMSc, Copenhagen Center for Arthritis Research, Center for Rheumatology and Spine Diseases, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark. "The results of this study are encouraging, as they provide important insights about Otezla treatment and its efficacy on both clinical and inflammatory manifestations of psoriatic arthritis." In MOSAIC, a multicenter, single-arm, open-label study, patients with active psoriatic arthritis who were treated with Otezla for 48 weeks had MRI of the hand (contrast-enhanced) performed at baseline, week 24 and week 48. The study evaluated change from baseline in the composite score of hand bone marrow edema (BME), synovitis and tenosynovitis in fingers 2-5, assessed by the psoriatic arthritis MRI score (PsAMRIS) at week 24 (the primary endpoint). Total inflammation score, comprised of BME, synovitis, tenosynovitis and periarticular inflammation in fingers, as well as structural progression, were also assessed. Patients treated with Otezla had improvements in both clinical and MRI measures of inflammation up to week 48. Detailed findings include: - Inflammation improved, reflected in the mean change from baseline in the composite inflammation score of BME, synovitis, and tenosynovitis as assessed by PsAMRIS for the full analysis set (n=98), which was -2.32 (-4.73, 0.09) at week 24 and -2.91 (-5.45, -0.37) at week 48. Significant improvements at week 24 and 48 in the per protocol population (n=94) were also observed. - No significant structural progression was observed with Otezla. Total damage score – a measure of disease progression – including bone erosion, showed no significant change at weeks 24 and 48. - In addition, patients with moderate disease activity as measured by Clinical Disease Activity Index for Psoriatic Arthritis (cDAPSA) experienced greater reductions in inflammation with Otezla as compared to those with high disease activity. - Common treatment-emergent adverse events were diarrhea (33.6%), nausea (12.3%), headache (10.7%), nasopharyngitis (7.4%) and dyspepsia (6.6%). Findings will be presented Friday, June 2 at 12:10 p.m. CEST: POS0226, Poster Tour Session: Apremilast Reduces Inflammation as Measured by MRI of the Hand in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: Primary Results from the Phase 4 MOSAIC Study. Otezla's Effect on Cardiometabolic Parameters in Psoriatic Arthritis A second EULAR presentation includes data evaluating the effects of Otezla on cardiometabolic parameters (low- and high-density lipoprotein [LDL, HDL], body mass index [BMI] and HbA1c levels) in 781 patients with psoriatic arthritis at 52 weeks. The post-hoc exploratory analysis of data from five pooled Phase 3 trials (PALACE 1-4, ACTIVE) showed Otezla treatment was associated with improvement in cardiometabolic parameters across psoriatic disease activity groups. Among the findings reported: - Mean LDL in the overall population at baseline decreased by 2.0 mg/dL on average at week 52; 52.3% of patients moved from the high LDL category (≥160 mg/dL) at baseline to borderline (>129 – <160 mg/dL) or normal (≤129 mg/dL) at week 52; and 38.3% changed from borderline high to normal LDL levels. - Mean BMI was 30.3 kg/m2 in the overall population at baseline and decreased by 0.5 kg/m2 at week 52; 9.0% of patients changed from the obese category (≥30 kg/m2) to the overweight category (25 – <30 kg/m2) and 12.3% of patients changed from the overweight category to the normal category (<25 kg/m2). - 50.4% of patients who had prediabetes changed to normal HbA1c levels and 40.0% moved from diabetes to prediabetes at week 52. Findings will be presented Saturday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. CEST: POS1527, Poster Session: Effects of Apremilast on Changes in Cardiometabolic Parameters by Diabetes and Obesity Status in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis. About Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory form of arthritis, which can cause swelling, stiffness and pain in and around the joints that worsens over time and can decrease physical function. It is estimated that nearly 38 million people worldwide have psoriatic arthritis.1 Around a third of people living with psoriasis may go on to develop psoriatic arthritis.1 If left untreated, psoriatic arthritis can cause disability. About Otezla® (apremilast) Otezla® (apremilast) is an oral small-molecule inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) specific for cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). PDE4 inhibition results in increased intracellular cAMP levels, which is thought to indirectly modulate the production of inflammatory mediators. The specific mechanism(s) by which Otezla exerts its therapeutic action in patients is not well defined. Since its initial FDA approval in 2014, Otezla has been prescribed to more than 840,000 patients worldwide.2 Otezla® (apremilast) U.S. INDICATIONS INDICATIONS Otezla® (apremilast) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy. Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. Otezla is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with oral ulcers associated with Behçet's Disease. Otezla® (apremilast) U.S. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Contraindications - Otezla® is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to apremilast or to any of the excipients in the formulation Warnings and Precautions - Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema and anaphylaxis, have been reported during postmarketing surveillance. If signs or symptoms of serious hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue Otezla and institute appropriate therapy - Diarrhea, Nausea, and Vomiting: Cases of severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting were associated with the use of Otezla. Most events occurred within the first few weeks of treatment. In some cases, patients were hospitalized. Patients 65 years of age or older and patients taking medications that can lead to volume depletion or hypotension may be at a higher risk of complications from severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Monitor patients who are more susceptible to complications of diarrhea or vomiting; advise patients to contact their healthcare provider. Consider Otezla dose reduction or suspension if patients develop severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting - Depression: Carefully weigh the risks and benefits of treatment with Otezla for patients with a history of depression and/or suicidal thoughts/behavior, or in patients who develop such symptoms while on Otezla. Patients, caregivers, and families should be advised of the need to be alert for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or other mood changes, and they should contact their healthcare provider if such changes occur - Weight Decrease: Monitor body weight regularly; evaluate unexplained or clinically significant weight loss, and consider discontinuation of Otezla - Drug Interactions: Apremilast exposure was decreased when Otezla was co-administered with rifampin, a strong CYP450 enzyme inducer; loss of Otezla efficacy may occur. Concomitant use of Otezla with CYP450 enzyme inducers (e.g., rifampin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin) is not recommended Adverse Reactions - Plaque Psoriasis: The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) are diarrhea, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache, including tension headache. Overall, the safety profile of Otezla in patients with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis was consistent with the safety profile previously established in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis - Psoriatic Arthritis: The most common adverse reactions (≥ 5%) are diarrhea, nausea, and headache - Behçet's Disease: The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) are diarrhea, nausea, headache, and upper respiratory tract infection. Use in Specific Populations - Otezla has not been studied in pregnant women. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk of fetal loss. Please click here for Otezla® Full Prescribing Information. About Amgen Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. 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CONTACT: Amgen, Thousand Oaks Michael Strapazon, 805-313-5553 (media) Jessica Akopyan, 805-440-5721 (media) Arvind Sood, 805-447-1060 (investors) References 1 National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis Statistics. Available at: https://www.psoriasis.org/psoriasis-statistics/. Accessed May 18, 2023. 2 Amgen Data on File. March 2023. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Amgen	2023-05-30T22:37:52+00:00	kxii.com	https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/05/30/amgen-presents-new-research-otezla-apremilast-psoriatic-arthritis-eular-2023/
Opening day featured a few ghastly details for Pac-12 men’s basketball as it attempts to duplicate the resurgence seen this season in football. Cal lost to UC Davis by 10 points in Berkeley while USC produced an absolute face plant with its 13-point loss, also at home, to Florida Gulf Coast. Also, Oregon State needed a ferocious rally to beat Tulsa. But the raw number of wins, 10, constituted a victory for the conference. To make optimum use of the multiplier effect at the heart of the NET rankings — and therefore position itself for success on Selection Sunday — the Pac-12 must win at least 70 percent of its non-conference games. The data: — The Pac-12’s non-conference win rate has been below the 70-percent threshold four times in the expansion era. On each occasion, the conference received just two or three bids to the NCAA Tournament. — But on each of the six occasions the Pac-12 won at least 70 percent of its non-conference games, it placed four or more teams into the NCAAs. (We’re excluding 2020, when the tournament was canceled.) So keep that figure in mind over the next six weeks. The current non-conference win rate is 83.8 percent. That won’t hold — and it doesn’t need to hold. But where will it land? To the power ratings … (Note: The NET rankings are scheduled to make their 2022-23 debut on Dec. 5.) 1. UCLA (1-0) Results: beat Sacramento State 76-50 Next up: vs. Long Beach State (Friday) Comment: From the department of bold predictions: The Bruins will be undefeated this season when Jaylen Clark goes 7-of-7 from the field. 2. Oregon (1-0) Results: beat Florida A&M 80-45 Next up: vs. UC Irvine (Friday) Comment: If you’re tracking one Oregon statistic this season (that doesn’t involve injuries), we suggest Will Richardson’s assist-to-turnover ratio. If it’s 2.5-to-1 or better, the Ducks will be in great shape. 3. Arizona (1-0) Results: beat Nicholls State 117-75 Next up: vs. Southern (Friday) Comment: Only 117 points? We knew Tommy Lloyd would be a bust in his second year. 4. Colorado (1-0) Results: beat UC Riverside 82-66 Next up: at Grambling (Friday) Comment: We should note that after Grambling, the Buffs head to Nashville for a neutral-site duel with Tennessee that stands as one of the most important non-conference games on the Pac-12 schedule. 5. Washington (1-0) Results: beat Weber State 69-52 Next up: vs. North Florida (Friday) Comment: The retooled Huskies are already ahead of the pace set last year, when they lost the opener and closed November with a 4-4 record. 6. Washington State (1-0) Results: beat Texas State 83-61 Next up: at Boise State (Saturday) Comment: We set the Over/Under for double-doubles this season by forward Mouhamed Gueye at 9.5. His first came in the opener (18 points, 13 rebounds). Many more will follow. 7. Stanford (1-0) Results: beat Pacific 88-78 Next up: vs. Wisconsin (Friday in Milwaukee) Comment: Michael Jones, a graduate transfer from Davidson — and Stanford’s first incoming transfer since 2009 — set a high bar for himself with 31 points in the opener. 8. Arizona State (1-0) Results: beat Tarleton 62-59 Next up: vs. NAU (Thursday) Comment: As always, Bobby Hurley must create enough chemistry from his overhauled roster to give ASU a fighting chance once the schedule turns rugged in December. 9. Utah (1-0) Results: beat Long Island 89-48 Next up: vs. CSU-Bakersfield (Friday) Comment: The non-conference schedule has its share of creampuffs, which is to be expected. But with BYU, TCU, Georgia Tech and a Power Six opponent that’s TBD, there are several chances for quality wins. 10. Oregon State (1-0) Results: beat Tulsa 73-70 Next up: vs. Florida A&M (Friday) Comment: Had the 2021-22 Beavers trailed Tulsa by 16 points at halftime, they would have lost by 26. So … progress! 11. USC (0-1) Results: lost to Florida Gulf Coast 74-61 Next up: vs. Alabama State (Thursday) Comment: The Trojans better hope Andy Enfield’s former school dominates the Atlantic Sun this season, or that loss will drag down their NET ranking for the duration. 12. Cal (0-1) Results: lost to UC Davis 75-65 Next up: vs. Kansas State (Friday) Comment: Good chance the Bears lock down the 12th position for the remainder of the season. On the bright side, they only have two more games against those daunting UC schools: San Diego and L.A. Support the Hotline: Receive three months of unlimited access for just 99 cents. Yep, that’s 99 cents for 90 days, with the option to cancel anytime. 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WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, October 21, 2022 _____ RED FLAG WARNING URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Norman OK 311 AM CDT Fri Oct 21 2022 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY, GUSTY WINDS, AND EXTREMELY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN, CENTRAL, AND WESTERN OKLAHOMA AND WESTERN NORTH TEXAS... * TIMING...Friday afternoon and early Friday evening. * WIND...South to southwest 18 to 22 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...85 to 90. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather	2022-10-21T08:39:49+00:00	ourmidland.com	https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-NORMAN-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17524200.php
LOS ANGELES — George Maharis, a stage-trained actor with rough-hewn good looks who became an icon to American youth in the 1960s as he cruised the country in a Corvette convertible in the hit television series "Route 66," has died. Maharis' friend and caretaker Marc Bahan said in a Facebook post that he died Wednesday. Bahan told the Hollywood Reporter, which first reported Maharis' death, that he died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, after contracting hepatitis. He was 94. On "Route 66," Maharis played Buz Murdock, a hardened survivor of New York City's Hell's Kitchen. His co-star Martin Milner, who died in 2015, was Tod Stiles, a young man raised in wealth who upon his father's death was left with nothing but a shiny new Corvette. The pair decided to travel the highway author John Steinbeck had dubbed "The Mother Road." Each week brought a new adventure in a new city, and audiences tuned in in droves. "Route 66" was the rare series at the time that was filmed on location, moving to new towns and cities for each new episode. It featured as guest stars future stars including Robert Redford, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Alan Alda in some of their earliest roles. The storied highway itself was as much a star of the show as Maharis and Milner. Since bypassed in favor of bigger, faster interstates, it stretched unbroken from Chicago to the Pacific Ocean and was venerated as a driving force behind the country's 20th century westward migration. "Route 66" was said to have been inspired by Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road," and it spawned its own hit song, an instrumental composed by Nelson Riddle. The more familiar tune, "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66," was not connected to the series. Maharis left the show after the third season — it would continue for one more without him — and never again achieved the same fame. He got a name check that introduced him to subsequent generations in director Quentin Tarantino's 2019 "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," when fictional actor Rick Dalton, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, says he was considered for the Steve McQueen role in "The Great Escape" along with three Georges: "Peppard, Maharis and Chakiris." A native New Yorker, one of seven children born to Greek immigrants, Maharis really was raised in Hell's Kitchen. His parents ran a successful restaurant, and they wanted George to join the family business. "Growing up in Hell's Kitchen, at least for me, was all about 'I'm not gonna stay here,' " he said in a 2007 interview. "Life is all about the journey, the going. I had to get out." He hoped to be a singer but damaged his vocal cords, so he switched to acting. After training under Lee Strasberg and Sanford Meisner at the Actors Studio, he began appearing in off-Broadway plays. Excellent notices for his work in Edward Albee's play "Zoo Story," and in appearances on the television drama "Naked City," attracted attention. After a small role in the 1960 film "Exodus" and a few other parts, he landed "Route 66." After leaving the series, Maharis was cast as a star in such films as "Quick Before It Melts," "The Satan Bug," "Sylvia." "A Covenant with Death." "The Happening." "The Desperadoes" and "Land Raiders." In 1970, he returned to weekly television, playing a criminologist in "The Most Deadly Game," but the show lasted only one season. Maharis kept acting in the ensuing decades, appearing in such TV movies as "Escape to Mindanao" and "Murder on Flight 502," "Disaster in the Sky," "Crash of Flight 401," "Death in Space" and on TV series including "Fantasy Island," "The Bionic Woman" and "Murder, She Wrote." Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	2023-05-29T07:10:50+00:00	mtpr.org	https://www.mtpr.org/2023-05-28/george-maharis-star-of-tvs-route-66-in-the-1960s-has-died-at-94
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli spyware maker NSO Group is turning to the U.S. Supreme Court as it seeks to head off a high-profile lawsuit filed by the WhatsApp messaging service. In a filing to the Supreme Court, NSO said it should be recognized as a foreign government agent and therefore be entitled to immunity under U.S. law limiting lawsuits against foreign countries. The request appeals a pair of earlier federal court rulings that rejected similar arguments by the Israeli company. WhatsApp parent Facebook, now called Meta Platforms Inc., sued NSO in 2019for allegedly targeting some 1,400 users of its encrypted messaging service with highly sophisticated spyware. It is trying to block NSO from Facebook platforms and servers and seeks unspecified damages. Granting sovereign immunity to NSO would greatly hinder WhatsApp’s case. It also could provide protection from a potentially risky discovery process that could reveal its customers and technological secrets. NSO is seeking to have the entire case dismissed. In its petition, NSO said that lower courts have given mixed opinions on sovereign immunity over the years and that it was crucial for the Supreme Court to rule on an issue that has great national security implications for governments around the world. “Many nations, including the United States, rely on private contractors to conduct or support core governmental activities,” it wrote in the April 6 filing. “If such contractors can never seek immunity … then the United States and other countries may soon find their military and intelligence operations disrupted by lawsuits against their agents.” NSO’s flagship product, Pegasus, allows operators to covertly infiltrate a target’s mobile phone, gaining access to messages and contacts, the camera and microphone and location history. It says that it sells the product only to government law enforcement agencies to catch criminals and terrorists and that all sales are approved by Israel’s Defense Ministry. It does not identify its clients. But critics say a number of clients, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Poland, have abused the system to snoop on critics and stifle dissent. WhatsApp says at least 100 of the users connected to its lawsuit were journalists, rights activists and civil society members. NSO says it has no control over how its clients use the product and no access to the data they collect, though it claims it has safeguards in place to prevent abuses. Critics say the safeguards are insufficient. “NSO’s spyware invades the rights of citizens, journalists, and human rights activists around the globe and their attacks must be stopped,” WhatsApp said in a statement. “Two United States courts have already rejected NSO’s contrived bid for immunity and we believe there is no reason for the Supreme Court to hear their last-ditch attempt to avoid accountability,” it said, adding that multiple human rights groups and tech companies have said granting immunity to spyware companies “would be dangerous for the world.” The WhatsApp case is among a series of legal battles plaguing NSO. Apple last year filed a lawsuit that it says aims to prevent NSO from breaking into products. It claimed Pegasus had affected a small number of iPhone users worldwide, calling NSO’s employees “amoral 21st century mercenaries.” NSO last year also was blacklisted by the U.S. Commerce Department, limiting its access to U.S. technology. U.S. officials said the company’s products were complicit in “transnational repression.” NSO appears to face a formidable challenge. For starters, the Supreme Court agrees to consider just 1% or so of the requests put before it. It could be months before the court decides whether to review the case. But even if it does, NSO would have to convince the court that it is a state agent and entitled to immunity. Eugene Kontorovich, an Israeli-American professor at the George Mason University Scalia Law School and director of its Center for the Middle East and International Law, said it was a “very interesting” and “very serious” case. But he said he was skeptical NSO would prevail. “They’re a software company. They create a product that’s been licensed to foreign governments and which governments can use,” he said. “An agent usually is something of a much higher standard.”	2022-04-11T18:56:00+00:00	upmatters.com	https://www.upmatters.com/technology/ap-technology/nso-turns-to-us-supreme-court-for-immunity-in-whatsapp-suit/
By MATTIAS KARÉN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Well before halftime, Brighton supporters were already taunting the manager they once adored with chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning.” Graham Potter may not have to worry about being fired just yet, but his return to Brighton created the closest thing to a crisis he has experienced in his fledgling Chelsea reign. Brighton beat Chelsea 4-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday to hand Potter his first loss since leaving the south-coast club to take over the Blues in September. After a strong start under Potter, Chelsea has dropped points in three straight league games following draws against Brentford and Manchester United. And the worst part for Chelsea was that the scoreline wasn’t at all misleading. Brighton was 2-0 up after 14 minutes and added the third before halftime, having looked more confident and ambitious than the visitors who saw forward Christian Pulisic miss their best chance when he somehow shot wide with the goal gaping after a rebound. Kai Havertz pulled one back for Chelsea early in the second half but Pascal Gross finished off the scoring in injury time for the hosts. “The atmosphere was really intense here, and we didn’t necessarily match that level of intensity from the start,” Potter said. “Clearly, Brighton were better at what they did, so we have to take that as a lesson – even though it’s a painful one for us.” Brighton has taken just two points from a possible 15 since Potter’s departure but earned a first win under new coach Roberto De Zerbi — and the club’s first over Chelsea since 1933. The loss means Chelsea dropped eight points behind Manchester City, which took the overnight lead in the standings by beating Leicester 1-0 away thanks to an inch-perfect free kick from Kevin De Bruyne in the second half. Arsenal can reclaim top spot on Sunday by beating last-placed Nottingham Forest at home. City was without star striker Erling Haaland for the first time because of an ankle problem but De Bruyne made sure that didn’t matter when he curled in a set-piece from 25 yards that dipped under the crossbar and in via the post in the 49th minute. Tottenham came from two goals down in the second half to beat Bournemouth 3-2 and halt a run of two straight league losses, while resurgent Newcastle — which beat Spurs in the previous round — has won five of its last six after routing Aston Villa 4-0 at home. Tottenham’s comeback meant it stayed in third place, two points ahead of fourth-placed Newcastle. After Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez went off with a concussion in the first half — having initially tried to play on despite looking groggy following a collision — Callum Wilson scored two for Newcastle and Joelinton and Miguel Almiron added one each. Crystal Palace beat Southampton 1-0 at home for a third straight win while Brentford settled for 1-1 against Wolverhampton. Wolves striker Diego Costa was sent off for a headbutt deep into injury time. Fulham had 24 efforts on goal against Everton but couldn’t convert any of them as it was held to 0-0 at Craven Cottage. Liverpool welcomed struggling Leeds to Anfield in an evening kickoff. SPURS COMPLETE COMEBACK Antonio Conte was furious after his team was denied a late winner by VAR in the Champions League in midweek, but there was no stopping the Tottenham celebrations this time. Substitute Rodrigo Bentancur scored deep in stoppage time to complete the comeback for Spurs after Kieffer Moore’s double put Bournemouth into a two-goal lead. Ryan Sessegnon started the comeback in the 57th minute and Ben Davies leveled following a corner. “It was vital to win this game,” Conte said. “This type of win for us can help us to have more confidence and to trust much more in ourselves.” DE BRUYNE SHINES City manager Pep Guardiola publicly challenged De Bruyne recently to raise his level even higher for the club. The quality of the free kick the Belgium playmaker produced to beat Leicester was certainly top class. “He’s back,” Guardiola said of De Bruyne. “He was not playing good in the last games. (Today he was) amazing. He knows it.” Guardiola said Haaland will almost certainly be rested for the Champions League game against Sevilla but could be back for next weekend’s match against Fulham. ___ AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.	2022-10-31T04:40:26+00:00	wtmj.com	https://wtmj.com/sports/2022/10/29/potter-has-losing-return-to-brighton-city-tops-epl-with-win-6/
A man in his late 50s is in the hospital in critical condition after being shot on the sidewalk in Mattapan in a shooting that remains under investigation. “At approximately 1:50 this afternoon, Boston police officers responded to a call for shots fired here, and the report is that only one shot was fired. A male approximately 58, 59 years of age was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition right now,” Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden said from the scene at the corner of Blue Hill Avenue and Landor Road. No suspects are in custody, Hayden said, and the investigation remains “active” and “fluid.” Just as Hayden gave his brief address, police at around 4:40 p.m. began removing the caution tape that covered more than a block up Blue Hill Avenue in front of a shopping plaza featuring a barber shop, a liquor store, a braiding shop and a Caribbean restaurant. The police tape extended past the intersection with Landor Road, which was also taped off about half a block down, and cut off access to a Chinese restaurant, where workers sat on the curb to wait to be allowed access. Among the various yellow evidence markers, police had secured a walking cane, which was itself wrapped in a bow of police tape. Hayden said he didn’t know if the cane was the victim’s property. Police flew a drone over the area maybe 20 minutes before the scene shut down. A car which Hayden said police “believe to be involved” was also taped off about two blocks away at Morton and Wildwood streets. This is a developing story. Join the Conversation We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions.	2022-09-14T21:40:46+00:00	bostonherald.com	https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/09/14/man-shot-in-mattapan-is-in-critical-condition/
Jake Zawacki scored a game-high 28 points to lead Brearley to a victory on the road over Henry Hudson, 68-52. Tom Pugliese tallied 12 points while Joe Pinto added nine points for Brearley (1-2), which led by three after one before pulling away with a 19-9 second quarter. Jack Fitzpatrick scored a team-high 18 points while Luke Jaccodine had 14 for Henry Hudson, which falls to 2-2 with the loss. The NJ High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now and be among the first to get all the boys and girls sports you care about, straight to your inbox each weekday. To add your name, click here. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription.	2022-12-23T04:05:35+00:00	nj.com	https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2022/12/boys-basketball-zawacki-drops-28-leads-brearley-to-road-win-over-henry-hudson.html
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republicans on Tuesday advanced proposals to boost the number of Black voters in one of the state’s seven congressional districts, but critics said the plans flout a court order to create a second majority-Black district or something close to it. Lawmakers must adopt new maps by Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court in June upheld a finding that the current state map — with one majority-Black district in a state that is 27% Black — likely violated the federal Voting Rights Act. Republican-controlled legislative committees on Tuesday voted down proposals to create a second majority-Black district and advanced separate GOP plans that would increase the percentage of Black voters in the 2nd Congressional district from about 30% to either 38% or 42% That is short of the 50% sought by plaintiffs who won the Supreme Court case. Republicans said their plan complies with the court’s directive to draw a district where Black voters are present in enough numbers to influence the outcome of an election. “They told us draw a map with either an additional majority-minority district or a district that allows Black voters otherwise to elect the representative of their choice. I believe (this) map that you have before you best addresses the issues before the court,” Republican Rep. Chris Pringle told the House committee. Pringle said the district, which would have a Black voting age population of 42% under his bill, would be a swing district that could be won by either a Republican or a Democrat. Senators advanced an amended map where the Black voting age population would be 38% instead of 42% in the 2nd district. Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, a Democratic lawmaker from Mobile, said the Senate proposal is “no where close” to what was suggested by the court. She said the district would remain under white Republican control with those numbers. “We don’t think this is going to pass muster with the court,” Figures said. She said the Republicans are headed down a path that will ensure extended litigation, “continuing to spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money just so they don’t give all of Alabama’s citizens a seat at the table for their voices to be heard.” Republicans have been resistant to creating a Democratic-leaning district and are wagering on what the three-judge panel will accept — or that the state will be successful in a second round of appeals. The three-judge panel could step in and draw its own plan if the judge’s deem lawmakers’ proposal unacceptable. The three-judge panel found that Alabama’s existing congressional map diluted the voting power of Black residents. “The appropriate remedy is a congressional redistricting plan that includes either an additional majority-Black congressional district, or an additional district in which Black voters otherwise have an opportunity to elect a representative of their choice,” the lower-court panel wrote in its 2022 ruling. It added that the plan would need to include two districts in which “Black voters either comprise a voting-age majority or something quite close to it.” Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, the Republican leader of the Senate, said lawyers have advised that the Senate plan complies with court order, although “there’s going to be certainly more debate.” He added that those drafting the plan are trying to weigh what is important to the court. “Are you really wanting us to focus on community of interest issues, which they stated in the order? Or are we looking at voting populations? Which one is more important?” Reed said. The proposals head to their first floor votes on Tuesday. The three-judge panel that blocked the use of the current map gave Alabama until Friday to submit a new plan for review. Rep. Barbara Boyd, a Democratic lawmaker from Anniston, said Alabama has a long history of “refusing to do the right thing.” “Don’t continue to allow the courts to have to force us to do what we know is right,” Boyd told her colleagues on the House committee.	2023-07-19T19:55:30+00:00	fox44news.com	https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/ap-after-court-ruling-alabama-gop-criticized-for-rejecting-2nd-majority-black-congressional-district/
LOS ANGELES — Jaylen Clark and freshman Amari Bailey scored 14 points each and No. 21 UCLA rallied in the final four minutes to hold off Oregon 65-56 on Sunday for its fourth straight win. Clinging to a one-point lead, they scored eight in a row to make it 63-54. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored four points and Bailey had four points as well, capping the run with a two-handed dunk. Bailey came up with a flying block of Brennan Rigsby with barely a minute left and Quincy Guerrier missed a 3-pointer for the Ducks (4-5, 1-1), who had won four straight over the Bruins. After Jaquez made a pair of free throws, Guerrier missed another 3-pointer from the right sideline with Jaquez in his face in the closing seconds of the Bruins’ fourth straight victory. Guerrier led the Ducks with 15 points and Will Richardson added 13 points. Jaquez, who averages 18 points, finished with 12 points after early foul trouble. David Singleton hit a 3-pointer to put the Bruins ahead 49-47 before Rivaldo Soares scored to tie it. From there, the teams went back and forth. The Ducks got within one on a pair of free throws by Lok Wur. Trailing by six, the Ducks ran off nine straight points to regain the lead, 47-44. Guerrier hit a 3-pointer and another basket and Richardson chipped in a basket as part of the spurt. After being limited to six minutes, Jaquez returned to start the second half and showed why the Bruins missed him while in foul trouble. He keyed a 12-4 run that gave UCLA its first lead, 33-31, since early in the game. Jaquez scored, then stole the ball in a play capped by Bailey’s one-handed dunk. The Ducks led 27-21 at the break after holding the Bruins to a season-low in first-half points. BIG PICTURE Oregon: The Ducks lost to ranked Houston, UConn and Michigan State and now face lesser non-conference opponents in their next four games before playing rival Oregon State. UCLA: After their first two Pac-12 games, the Bruins return to non-conference play for four straight games, including tough road contests at Maryland and against Kentucky in Madison Square Garden. Having lost to ranked Illinois and Baylor, they’ll be eager to show how much they’ve improved since mid-November. UP NEXT Oregon: Hosts Nevada on Saturday. UCLA: Hosts Denver on Saturday. ___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25	2022-12-05T00:46:27+00:00	washingtonpost.com	https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/no-21-ucla-rallies-late-hangs-on-to-beat-oregon-65-56/2022/12/04/7c709b74-7431-11ed-a199-927b334b939f_story.html
The Boston Bruins host the Seattle Kraken for the first time this season on Thursday night. So much has changed in the 11 months since the teams first played last February. Boston has vaulted to the top of the NHL standings, using an active 11-0-3 run to pad its first-place lead. The Bruins have been idle since Sunday when they concluded a three-game California sweep with a resounding 7-1 win at Anaheim in which David Pastrnak logged his 13th career hat trick and added an assist. “Through the grind of the season, what I’m amazed at is their consistency in how hard we’ve been to play against,” coach Jim Montgomery said of his Bruins. “I don’t think we’ve been that dynamic offensively in the last 15 games, but how hard we’ve (worked) has been consistent throughout.” Meanwhile, Seattle has climbed from 30th in the NHL in its inaugural year to currently holding a Pacific Division playoff spot in the midst of its second six-game win streak of the season. The Kraken are playing the sixth of seven games on the longest road trip in team history, having remained perfect in 2023 with Tuesday’s 4-3 win in Buffalo. Pastrnak is the NHL’s reigning First Star of the Week. Since a scoreless Winter Classic on Jan. 2, he has rattled off three straight multi-goal games for the first time in his career. Pastrnak joined Connor McDavid and Tage Thompson as the only 30-goal scorers in the NHL this season. He is the first Bruin to reach that mark within his first 40 games of a season since current team president Cam Neely in 1993-94. However, Boston’s play has hardly been a one-man effort. “The whole team is playing unbelievable,” Pastrnak said. “Every line is rolling. We have two great goaltenders (Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman) who have our back every time we break. Every line is doing great and playing for each other, so that’s big.” Joona Koppanen is slated for his NHL debut as the Bruins’ fourth-line center. Tomas Nosek will play wing as he is unable to take faceoffs due to an injury. “He’s had a really good year in Providence and we really liked his last exhibition game,” Montgomery said of the 24-year-old Koppanen. Seattle has outscored opponents 26-10 during its five-game trip, only the last of which was decided by one goal. Tuesday was not a pretty game, but coach Dave Hakstol’s team’s winning ways continued. “We just keep working, that’s all,” Hakstol said. “We are not quite halfway through the year. These guys work hard together. They care about having success together. … But that’s a great win for our group to stick together and find a way to get it done.” Seattle, which has not lost since Dec. 30 against Edmonton, has scored power-play goals in five of its last six games. “There’s nights where we were getting outworked on both power play and penalty kill, and that was losing us games,” forward Jordan Eberle said. “I think that’s been a big piece of why we’re starting to win again.” Massachusetts native Matty Beniers scored for a Kraken-record fifth consecutive game and added an assist against the Sabres. Beniers has nine points (five goals, four assists) during the streak. As of Wednesday, he led NHL rookies in goals by five (16) and points by eight (34). “He’s got some dynamic ability in open ice and finding plays, but he’s also got that moxie and grit to go to some of those hard areas,” Hakstol said. The Bruins earned two 3-2 wins in the teams’ 2021-22 season series, including the second in overtime. –Field Level Media	2023-01-12T16:20:27+00:00	kxnet.com	https://www.kxnet.com/scoreboard/bruins-kraken-have-both-seen-success-since-last-meeting/
SCOTT DETROW, HOST: It's not just heat. Torrential rain caused massive flooding in Vermont this week. It caused catastrophic damage. And now all that rain is making its way down the swollen and flooding Connecticut River and taking out farms along the way. As Connecticut Public Radio's Patrick Skahill reports, the timing couldn't have been worse. Farmers were just days away from the harvest when the floodwaters began to rise and wipe out their crops. PATRICK SKAHILL, BYLINE: The flood came just days before Tony Botticello (ph) was going to start picking his corn. TONY BOTTICELLO: We haven't picked an ear yet, and it's gone. What am I going to do? SKAHILL: He's farmed on the banks of the Connecticut River since the 1980s. It's some of the Northeast's most fertile farmland. Botticello points to a path submerged in water. We can't get in, so he pulls up a drone video on his phone. His hands shake as we see hundreds of acres gone - orderly green rows of crops blending into brown water. BOTTICELLO: This was a field of pumpkins that's all gone. Over on the other side of that tree is - that was a hay lot right there. That's gone - all underwater. SKAHILL: The river began flooding on Tuesday and continued to rise during the week. Heavy rains in Vermont sent entire trees, boulders and even vehicles flowing south through Connecticut. It's dirty water, and when that water touches crops, people can't eat that food. BOTTICELLO: If it touches the ears at all, it's gone. The bacteria in there is just disgusting. It's sewage, you know? SKAHILL: On the other side of the river, Francis Whalen (ph) stands before a path. It leads to his fields of corn and hay. It's about a mile inland, and the water is right at our shoes. FRANCIS WHALEN: This is going to take weeks to go down to even get in there to see how much damage is there. Nothing, I think, is salvageable anyhow at this point. SKAHILL: He says when farmers heard the water was coming, they move fast to save tractors and other valuable gear. WHALEN: So on Monday, we all started - it was like a mass evacuation of farm machinery, something you never see. You know, it was very stressful for the farmers. BOTTICELLO: Bryan Hurlburt is commissioner of the State Department of Agriculture. He says farmers all over the region have spent weeks dumping seed and sweat into the ground. BRYAN HURLBURT: All of your expenses are accruing until, you know, just a couple of weeks ago. Before you can actually start making money, a flood event like this wipes out all of that work. SKAHILL: Hurlburt toured the damage. He estimates 2,000 acres of farms were underwater at one point. SHURESH GHIMIRE: These are the kind of situation where farmers lose farms. SKAHILL: Shuresh Ghimire is an extension educator and vegetable specialist at the University of Connecticut. He travels around the state helping farmers. He says they're used to Mother Nature being an agent of chaos. GHIMIRE: But this year, the extremes has been very problematic. SKAHILL: A late May frost wiped out crops of peaches, apples and strawberries. Then Canadian wildfires blanketed the region in smoke, making it so some farmers couldn't even go outside to work. The cost of all these events are still unclear. Even before the flood, federal officials say the country had already seen a dozen climate disasters this year. Each cost more than $1 billion in losses. BOTTICELLO: See, that's the thing about farmers. SKAHILL: Back at Tony Botticello's farm, he looks out at the flooded field. Even after insurance payments, he estimates he'll still lose hundreds of thousands of dollars on this year's crops. For farmers like him across the region, it's not a total loss but a significant setback. Still, he's thinking ahead. BOTTICELLO: My dad used to say, if you want to gamble, don't go to a casino. Put all your money in the ground. See if it grows. SKAHILL: After all, he says, he's a Red Sox fan. There's always next year. For NPR News, I'm Patrick Skahill in Hartford. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record.	2023-07-16T12:00:31+00:00	upr.org	https://www.upr.org/2023-07-15/northeast-flooding-ruins-crops-dealing-blow-to-farmers-livelihoods
Deputies: 2 injured in early morning shooting near Ridgeville Published: May. 15, 2022 at 3:19 PM EDT\|Updated: 14 minutes ago DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office says two people were hurt in an early morning shooting near Ridgeville. Deputies responded to Campbell Thickett Road around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. The two victims were taken to the hospital for their gunshot wounds and are currently in stable condition, according to Lt. Rick Carson. “This is an active investigation and detectives are still developing, and working leads in the case,” Carson said. “Details are sketchy and cooperation has been minimal.” No information on any possible suspects has been released. Copyright 2022 WCSC. All rights reserved.	2022-05-15T19:34:30+00:00	live5news.com	https://www.live5news.com/2022/05/15/deputies-2-injured-early-morning-shooting/
DENVER — Denver officials reported strong early voter turnout numbers ahead of its mayoral runoff election Tuesday. The city had reported more than 20% of registered voters – and about 25% of active voters, which the city often cites as a more accurate reflection of voter turnout – heading into the final day of voting. Getting the numbers straight: - During the April municipal election, the city reported 524,250 registered voters - The city considers about 446,533 of those voters "active," meaning they've voted in a recent election According to The Denver Post, the early returns were greater than any mayoral election in Denver since at least 2011. Denver saw about 33.5% of registered voters (38% of active registered voters) turn out in the municipal election two months ago. In the 2019 municipal election, about 39.6% of registered voters returned ballots. That number fell to around 35% in the runoff a month later. Leading up to Tuesday's runoff, approximately 112,775 ballots were returned before election day, compared to 104,935 returned ballots the day before the 2019 runoff in which Denver Mayor Hancock was re-elected to a third term. As ballots are counted in the June 2023 runoff, you can keep tabs on the granular data in this interactive chart compiled by Denver Elections:	2023-06-06T19:13:05+00:00	denver7.com	https://www.denver7.com/news/politics/how-many-people-voted-in-denvers-mayoral-runoff-heres-a-detailed-look-at-ballot-return-data
Strategic moves to accelerate CAMBYA™ natural sugar replacement formula into US market TEL AVIV, Israel, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoodTech start-up B.T. Sweet, Ltd. names Yishai Potack as its new CEO. Potack will lead efforts to take company's CAMBYA™ natural sweetener to the next level of its go-to-market plans. CAMBYA is a plant-based, one-to-one drop-in sugar replacer for use in multiple food applications. Potack Joins B.T. Sweet armed with two decades of extensive experience in leading the business, marketing, and product development needs of global medical device innovators. He previously held senior roles at ReWalk Robotics, Inc., developers of wearable robotic exoskeletons enabling spinal cord injured individuals to walk; Covidien Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group; and artificial cornea developers EyeYon Medical, Ltd. Potack carries a BSc from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and specialized in marketing at Yale University Business School, USA. "Yishai brings a wealth of knowledge and know-how in spearheading disruptive technologies and elevating start-ups to become well-established top-market names," states Dagi Pekatch, founder and Chairman of B.T. Sweet. "His multicultural experience in the global sphere, combined with strong leadership skills and innovative marketing strategies, combine to make him a perfect fit for B.T. Sweet. We're delighted to welcome him to the CAMBYA family." Simultaneously, the company has added industry consultant Mervyn De Souza, Ph.D. to a key position on its advisory board. "We also are extremely fortunate to have Dr. De Souza join our advisory board," adds Pekatch. "He is a savvy innovator and business strategist with seasoned knowledge of the F&B industry. De Souza has enjoyed a long and accomplished career leading high-performing teams in developing growth strategies at multinationals Cargill, Sensient Technologies, and Tate & Lyle." CAMBYA's guilt-free natural sweetener B.T. Sweet entered the B2B confectionary scene late last year with its breakthrough sweetening platform designed to help food formulators reduce simple sugars in their products without compromising the primary role of satisfying consumers' sweet tooths. The proprietary formula is composed of a proprietary blend of plant-based fibers, monk fruit, and select botanicals. It functions as a 1:1 equivalent to sucrose in both body and taste. CAMBYA delivers optimal sweetening capacity, without the need for masking agents, and is ideal for lowering sugar levels in a broad range of products, including cereals, chocolates, chocolate spreads, and more. It leaves no lingering aftertastes or altered textures. CAMBYA is supported by two patents, one for its formula and the second for its production process. New Growth Engines for CAMBYA "Coming from the medical technology space, I have always been passionate about advancing solutions that make a truly positive impact on people's lives and well-being," enthuses Potack. "My appointment with CAMBYA marks my entry into the food and beverage world and effectively places me at the center of the global battle against excess sugar consumption. I'm eager to take the reins and bring CAMBYA to the forefront of this international campaign." Potack will focus on propelling the company's upcoming funding round and penetrating the North American B2B market. The company already attained two letters of intent with a leading US snacks producer and a gummy manufacturer. He also will increase R&D efforts to broaden the scope of sweet food applications for CAMBYA. "The booming US confectionary market is yearning for more compelling sugar replacement solutions, and we are already experiencing traction there. The European market also is in our plans, and we currently are awaiting EFSA approval for monk fruit, anticipated to arrive by the end of the year." What to expect at IFT First B.T. Sweet will showcase CAMBYA sweetened chocolate bars and chocolate chip cookies at the upcoming IFT First annual event and expo due to take place in Chicago July 10-13 2022- Booth number S4285-R at the Startup Pavilion. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1845209/Yishai_Potack_BT_Sweet_CEO.jpg View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE B.T. Sweet, Ltd.	2022-06-22T11:33:05+00:00	kfyrtv.com	https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/22/bt-sweet-names-new-ceo-expands-advisory-board/
Makeup and Meat: Jeffree Star Buys Hall on Ash, Turning It Into Retail Shop for Yak Meat and Cosmetics It was bound to happen. From the moment Jeffree Star announced his intentions to move to Casper, Wyoming, it was only a matter of time before he began to showcase his 'brand' in the Oil City. It started with yaks. Jeffree Star started a yak farm on his ranch near Hat Six Road, keeping some as pets and using others as meat. He then began selling yak meat to various restaurants and shops in Casper, such as Firerock Steakhouse, Tacos Mexico, Grant Street Grocery and more. Star would then hold various 'pop-ups' at different locations throughout town but, in his mind, that wasn't good enough. "It's funny, because when I first moved here, I didn't plan on yak-ing (yes, that's a thing), didn't plan on living here full time," Jeffree Star told K2 Radio News. "And then I really fell in love with Wyoming. So as I settled into this town and the first year-plus went by, we were really like, 'You know what? We wanna do a retail spot.'" So, that's what Star and his team have decided to do. "We've been doing these popups at our shipping fulfillment center in Evansville and it's not glamorous," Star said. "It looks like you're going into Saw V. It's just very basic. It's a warehouse with coolers. There's nothing glamorous about it and it's not the Jeffree Star Brand." Star needed something that encompassed his brand. Of course, aside from being one of the highest-paid YouTube stars, Star has continued to build his name off of makeup. And he wanted a place where he could sell it all to consumers. But he wanted to include his other work, as well. "Long story short, we decided that we wanted to grow this yak thing, and how cool would it be to have an actual makeup store in Casper?" Star offered. "We know that there's Ulta, and it's great and has all sorts of brands; friends of mine, competitors, etc. But there's nowhere to get really fun, crazy, bright makeup. I also sell neutral makeup of course, and we have a whole skincare line that is doing famously. So I thought, 'You know what? Why don't we try to combine all these elements and do the 'Jeffree Star Store.'" So, Star got to work. He's been paying attention. Star has lived in Casper for two years now, and in those two years, he's been taking notes. He's been seeing what works and what doesn't. He's been seeing where the future of Casper lies and, in his mind and in the minds of countless others, it lies in downtown. Read More: Exclusive: Jeffree Star on Living in Casper, Yaks, And Owning Wyoming’s First Electric Hummer "We started looking," he said. "We had a few places in mind and we were searching for months. [The Hall on Ash] was not for sale at first, but a few people, including Liz [Becher] were like 'Hey, maybe you should reach out about the Hall on Ash.'" That's exactly what Star and his team did. They met with Liz Becher, the Community Development Director for the Old Yellowstone District, and she introduced Star to the right people, made the right connections and, most importantly, she shared the vision that Star wants to bring to Downtown Casper. "I had the good fortune of meeting Jeffree through his banking relationships," Becher stated. "He expressed a lot of love for the Old Yellowstone District, and he wanted to have, truly, a retail component down here. So we all started looking at what properties were available and this was one that he would cruise by and look at; he'd look at the fit. And he looked at several [spaces] down here. And then it was just a matter of making introductions. The Old Yellowstone District is truly a neighborhood, and everybody was watching and checking out and seeing who's cruising around. There's been a lot of support." The support includes that of John Huff who, after closing down Yellowstone Garage Bar & Grill and The Hall on Ash, ended up selling the space to Jeffree Star, and wishing him all the luck in the world. "What perfect timing," Becher stated. "With John deciding to sell The Hall on Ash, it's just great timing. And John's excited about the opportunity too. You're bringing in a younger audience demographic into the Old Yellowstone District and I look forward to seeing what he creates. He has got so much energy and that's great for Casper and it's great for downtown!" It's great for Star, too. News broke a few days ago that Yak Daddy LLC had acquired The Hall on Ash, and people immediately began speculating on what purpose the venue could serve. What, exactly, did Jeffree Star have in mind for this hall on Ash Street? "We viewed it a lot," Star stated. "I love the open space. There's so much you can do with it here. I know a lot of people are like, 'Okay, we think Jeffree bought this building - what's it gonna be?' So, the Old Yellowstone District in Casper will have its first ever retail store of makeup and meat! You will be able to come shop for lip gloss and steaks in one building. It will also be an interactive 'Jeffree World.' So it won't just be a store. You'll be able to come here and See Rolls Royces and McLarens from my car collection, there'll be things from the Jeffree Star Cosmetics photo shoots that people never got to see." Star said that when he shoots the promotional material for his makeup brand, Jeffree Star Cosmetics, they use "huge set designs" that, once the shoots are over, just sit in a warehouse. Star said that he's going to be bringing those into the venue so people can come and view them, take pictures next to them, etc. "It's going to be an interactive retail space and it's just going to be amazing," Star beamed. "You'll be able to buy Jeffree Star Cosmetics, Jeffree Star skin products, and Star Yak Ranch frozen yak meat. And, of course, our jerky and we'll be expanding with merchandise. So there'll be Star Yak Ranch merch, with hoodies and all sorts of other things." The introduction of Jeffree Star into Downtown Casper seems like a match made in heaven. Over the last 15 years, Downtown Casper has seen exponential growth. Star's retail shop is just the next evolution of where Downtown Casper has been, and where it's going. "We drove around everywhere," Star explained. "Most people know that I live on the opposite end of town, off the Hat Six exit, so maybe people thought Second Street would be what we picked. But from living here now for two years, I love this place. Sherry's is my favorite breakfast spot. I love the concerts happening here at David Street Station, and I just love the vibe. But I think there's a lot of room to grow, as well. I love how they're transforming everything. There's gonna be a lot more foot traffic here and they're just transforming the whole area, and I can't wait to be a part of it!"	2022-11-13T23:04:00+00:00	k2radio.com	https://k2radio.com/makeup-and-meat-jeffree-star-buys-hall-on-ash-turning-it-into-retail-shop-for-yak-meat-and-cosmetics/
Saturday's golf: Keegan Bradley leads Travelers with 54-hole scoring record Cromwell, Conn. — Keegan Bradley shot a 6-under 64 on Saturday to break the tournament 54-hole scoring record at 21 under in the Travelers Championship, while Rickie Fowler had the second 60 of the week at TPC River Highlands. The previous three-round mark was 18 under, set by Brendan Todd on an empty course during the height of the pandemic in 2020. The four-round tournament record is 22 under, set by Kenny Perry in 2009. Bradley missed a 20-foot putt on 18 that would have tied the PGA Tour's 54-hole mark of 188 set by Steve Stricker in the 2010 John Deere Classic and matched by Justin Thomas in the 2017 Sony Open. Bradley opened with rounds of 62 and 63. “I've wanted to win this tournament forever,” said Bradley, a Vermont native who also lived in Massachusetts and was playing in front of a large contingent of family and friends. “So, the feeling of wanting to push and win is something I need to fight against and just let myself go out and play.” Chez Reavie was a shot back after a 63. He led for much of the back nine, but made a bogey on the par-3 16th, while Bradley hit his tee shot to 6 feet and converted the birdie putt for a three-stroke swing. Bradley finished second to Reavie in the 2019 Travelers. "I had a big lead and then Keegan made a bunch of birdies throughout the beginning and middle part of the round to make it really close," Reavie said. "Tomorrow is going to be the opposite. It’s going to be a shootout." Fowler just missed the 13th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history. After failing to convert from just off the green on his final hole, wound up tied for fourth at 15 under in the event where Jim Furyk shot a tour-record 58 in 2016. “I hit a decent chip, just hit it a little soft,” Fowler said. “A tap in for 60 is never a bad thing. It’s better than a 61.” Fowler was a shot behind Patrick Cantlay, who had a bogey-free 61 that included five birdies on his final seven holes. Cantlay was the first player to shoot a 60 on this course, doing it as a 19-year-old amateur in 2011. “The scoring on this golf course is usually on the back nine in that middle stretch,” he said. “I played the front nine 4 under. If you can get the front nine you can shoot a real low one, so tomorrow with the scores low I imagine it’ll take another low one.” Denny McCarthy opened with a 60 on Thursday and shared the second-round lead with Bradley at a tournament-record 125. McCarthy fell back early Saturday, making three bogeys on the front nine for a 37. He shot 70, leaving him tied with Fowler and Adam Scott (65). An almost half inch of rain delayed the start to the round until 11 a.m., with players going off in threesomes on both front and back nine. But it also kept the greens soft and the scoring low. Fowler, who shot the first 62 in U.S. Open history last week, had seven birdies on his first 11 holes on Saturday. He was at 7 under on the par-5 sixth hole when he hit a little chip shot from 60 feet that bounced onto the green and rolled straight into the hole for an eagle. Thomas also put himself in contention Saturday with a 62, leaving him in a group at 14 under. “I’ve felt very close for a while, just have had literally nothing to show for it,” Thomas said. “And you never know. I’m one round away tomorrow from kind of completely changing my focus and outlook on the year and the rest of the year.” Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler shot a 63 and was also in that group. U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark had a 67 to get to 8 under. LPGA Leona Maguire birdied the final hole for her eighth straight round in the 60s and took a one-shot lead over fast-closing Jenny Shin on an unexpected sunny heading into the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Springfield, New Jersey. Maguire, the halfway leader who is looking for her second straight win and first major title, had a two-putt birdie to finish an up-and-down third round of 2-under 69. She has a 54-hole total of 7 under on a Baltusrol course that was tough, but gettable, after two days of intermittent rain softened the greens. Shin matched the best round of the tournament with a bogey-free 66 that featured five birdies. A 30-year-old South Korean who has lived in the United States since she was nine, Shin has not won on the LPGA Tour since 2016. Stephanie Meadow of Northern Ireland, a close friend of Maguire, was alone in third place after a 68 put her at 5-under 208. First-round leader Lee-Anne Pace (70) of South Africa and Ruoning Yin (69) of China were three shots back, and Lauren Coughlin (68) and world No. 1 Jin Young Ko (69) of South Korea were another stroke off the pace on a day in which forecast storms never developed. With the threat of severe weather for the final round on Sunday, the PGA announced play will start at 8:15 a.m. EDT and the field will be grouped in threesomes playing off both nines. The leaders are scheduled to tee off at 10:38 a.m., with Maguire and Meadow playing with Shin. Xiyu Lin, who started the round a shot behind Magurie, slipped to 2-under 211 along with Americans Megan Khang and Mina Harigae and Yuka Saso of Japan. Rose Zhang, who won in her professional debut earlier this month, got herself into contention at 1 under with a 68, finishing with a tap-in eagle at the par-5 18th. The 20-year-old did a television interview, but walked away from media after her round. Europe Joost Luiten carded a bogey-free 7-under 65 to match his lowest round of the season and take a three-shot lead into the final round of the BMW International Open in Munich. The 37-year-old Luiten is in prime position at 14 under to claim his seventh European tour win — his first since 2018. Dutch compatriot Daan Huizing was his nearest challenger after a 66 in the third round. Daniel Hillier of New Zealand, Thriston Lawrence of South Africa and Ryder Cup vice-captain Edoardo Molinari of Italy were tied for third at 10 under.	2023-06-25T01:31:46+00:00	detroitnews.com	https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/golf/2023/06/24/keegan-bradley-leads-travelers-championship-with-54-hole-scoring-record/70354044007/
If the latest public polling is to be believed, Republican voters in California, like party faithful across the country, are swinging rapidly toward favoring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in next year’s presidential primary. But if the attendees at the latest California Republican Party convention — a gathering of the GOP’s most dedicated activists, volunteers and local officials that took place over the weekend in Sacramento — are anything to go by, former President Donald Trump is still unquestionably the man to beat as he seeks his party’s nomination for a third time. “Nobody comes up to me and says, ‘What about DeSantis?’” said Deborah Baber, a delegate from Ventura County, as she hawked MAGA Republican buttons outside a Saturday lunch banquet headlined by the new House Speaker (and Bakersfield’s favorite son) Kevin McCarthy, the weekend’s marquee event. Clad in a stars-and-stripes “Make America Great Again” jumpsuit and flashing a red, white and blue rhinestone Trump purse, Barber’s unmissable display of support for the former president was a common motif at the convention. Trump’s name and slogan were everywhere to be seen, on signs and apparel and campaign paraphernalia; DeSantis, who it should be noted has not yet declared that he is running for president, not so much. Outside the entrance to the convention center downtown, in a light drizzle, Ed Malik stood beside a handwritten poster declaring that “Trump is the ONLY anti-war candidate” and handing out a four-page packet warning that “Ron ‘DeSanctimonious’ is not what his manufactured persona suggests he is.” Though not a delegate to the convention, Malik and a friend had driven up from Alameda County as volunteers for the Lyndon LaRouche Political Action Committee, to shore up support for a man that they worried might get pushed aside by party insiders after his contentious loss in the 2020 presidential election. “It’s going to be a battleground,” Malik said. By the only real metric we have at this point, roughly a year before Californians weigh in with their primary ballots next March, that is certainly the case. The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies released a poll in late February that found DeSantis leading a list of 11 possible candidates among GOP voters in the state, with 37% support, ahead of Trump with 29%. That was a reversal from six months earlier, when Trump led DeSantis by nearly the same margin. The spiked barbs that DeSantis regularly trades with California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, over policy and hair care routines, has only solidified his standing among conservatives in the Golden State over the past year. He made a brief swing through Southern California last week, including a sold-out event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to promote his new book. By more unscientific measures, however, it’s not even close — at least here among the most committed and hardcore Republicans in the state. Take the grassroots straw poll that Orange County delegate Evelyn Nunez Jones and Los Angeles County delegate Rudy Melendez were organizing at the convention by handing out business cards with a QR code link to an online survey. Early results, with about 150 participants, showed Trump running away with three-quarters of the vote, they said, ahead of a field including DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley (who is running for president) and former Congress Member Liz Cheney (who has not announced a campaign). Or consider merchandise sales. Marty Miller’s “My Campaign Wear” booth in the convention hall featured Trump 2024 flags and powder blue t-shirts with “DeSantisland” written in the Disney script above a map of the United States — a nod to the Florida governor’s star-making battle against the corporate giant — alongside “Let’s Go Brandon” baseball caps and hot pink buttons proclaiming “hot chicks vote Republican.” Miller estimated that Trump gear was outselling the DeSantis offerings 85% to 15%. He had loaded up on DeSantis items because his supplier, who is based in Florida, “thought the DeSantis stuff would go really big out here. And it hasn’t.” Among those shopping was Napa County Republican Party chair Doris Gentry, sporting a Trump lanyard for her convention credential and a sparkling American flag brooch. She remained loyal to the former president, she said, because “we know what he did, so we know what he will do.” Like many other Trump supporters in attendance, she did not dislike DeSantis. But she urged him to hold off running for president and continue to build his power in Florida, which would make him an even more powerful contender four years from now. “When he went to the bathroom” at the Reagan Library, she joked, “Reagan whispered, ‘It’s not your turn. Wait until 2028.’” “Then in 2028,” she added, “he’ll be jet fuel.” Heather Matsen, a volunteer for the Sacramento County GOP who was staffing a neighboring booth, agreed that Trump’s experience made him best suited to take on President Biden next year and then fix the direction of the country in a second term. “We’re not going to have four years to find his footing,” Matsen said. “He learns from his mistakes. So where (the) house didn’t get cleaned before, he’s going to clean house right away.” Mingling with other delegates outside committee meetings, Mark Rizk of Los Angeles County was a rare DeSantis supporter. He had purchased a t-shirt (“Ron DeSantis For President: The Courage to be Free”) earlier in the day, which he proudly pulled out his bag to show off. DeSantis is “someone who has a lot of the same great ideas that Trump has, but not the baggage that he has,” said Rizk, who began drifting away from the former president after the Jan. 6 “fiasco” where rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to help Trump overturn the results of the 2020 election. Rizk said he has been making a strategic case to his fellow Republicans: that DeSantis would do better among independent voters, while nominating Trump again would only alienate them and hurt down-ballot GOP candidates in 2024. It did not seem to be resonating at the convention. “They have vested their heart in it. Their heart is so into Donald Trump,” he said. “They’re basically going to throw the party under the bus for his ego.” But there’s still a year — and a formal campaign— left to change those hearts and minds. Rizk sees it in Biblical terms, with DeSantis as the Israelite leader Joshua. “Moses led the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt, but God anointed Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land,” Rizk said. “He will be our Joshua leading us into the Promised Land.”	2023-03-13T16:42:18+00:00	santacruzsentinel.com	https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2023/03/13/trump-is-still-the-favorite-for-california-gop-delegates/
Five-year Financial Growth Rates Updated; Capital Investment Forecast Increased TULSA, Okla., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) today issued financial guidance for 2023 and updated its five-year growth rates. "We remain focused on executing our business strategy, anchored by system reinforcements and a continued expansion of core capabilities to meet the growing needs of our service territories," said Robert S. McAnnally, president and chief executive officer. "While rapidly altered macroeconomic conditions momentarily accentuate the lag inherent in our 100% regulated model, we remain well positioned to successfully execute our long-term strategic plan by capitalizing on organic growth opportunities, ensuring system reliability and progressing toward our clean energy goals." 2023 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE ONE Gas (the Company) expects 2023 net income to be in the range of $224 million to $238 million, with earnings per diluted share of $4.02 to $4.26. The midpoint of 2023 guidance is net income of $231 million and earnings per diluted share of $4.14. The Company's 2023 earnings guidance includes the benefit of new rates and customer growth, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including employee-related and contractor costs, depreciation expense from capital investments, and interest expense due to higher interest rates and working capital needs. Capital investments, including asset removal costs, are expected to be approximately $675 million in 2023, primarily targeted for system integrity and replacement projects. Capital investments for extensions to new customers are expected to be approximately $185 million, primarily as a result of continued growth opportunities in Texas and Oklahoma. The anticipated average rate base for 2023 is $5.15 billion, calculated consistent with utility ratemaking in each jurisdiction. FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL GROWTH RATES For the five years ending 2027, capital investments, including asset removal costs, are expected to be in the range of $675 million to $775 million per year, or approximately $3.6 billion for the five-year period, including growth capital of approximately $1.0 billion. The increase in capital supports estimated average rate base growth of 7% to 9% per year through 2027. Net income is expected to increase by an average of 7% to 9% annually through 2027, with diluted earnings per share of 4% to 6%. Operating costs over the five years are expected to increase on average approximately 5% per year. The Company expects to settle all outstanding forward equity sales by year-end 2022, with anticipated net proceeds of approximately $94 million. Additionally, the Company estimates total net long-term financing needs for the period 2023 through 2027 of approximately $1.8 billion, of which approximately 35% is expected to be equity. The Company expects to achieve an average annual dividend growth rate of 4% to 6% through 2027, subject to board of directors' approval, with a target dividend payout ratio of 55% to 65% of net income. CONFERENCE CALL, WEBCAST AND INVESTOR PRESENTATION The ONE Gas executive management team will conduct a conference call on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (10 a.m. Central Standard Time). The call also will be carried live on the ONE Gas website. To participate in the telephone conference call, dial 844-200-6205, passcode 751733, or log on to www.onegas.com/investors and select Events and Presentations. If you are unable to participate in the conference call or the webcast, a replay will be available on the ONE Gas website, www.onegas.com, for 30 days. A recording will be available by phone for seven days. The playback call may be accessed at 866-813-9403, passcode 745741. Additional information can be found in the 2023 Financial Guidance investor presentation on the ONE Gas website at https://www.onegas.com/investors/financials-and-filings/guidance. Guidance estimates may be impacted by the variables in the forward-looking statements listed below. ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) is a 100% regulated natural gas utility, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "OGS." ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONE Gas provides a reliable and affordable energy choice to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in Oklahoma; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in Texas, in terms of customers. For more information and the latest news about ONE Gas, visit onegas.com and follow its social channels: @ONEGas, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Some of the statements contained and incorporated in this news release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. The forward-looking statements relate to our anticipated financial performance, liquidity, management's plans and objectives for our future operations, our business prospects, the outcome of regulatory and legal proceedings, market conditions and other matters. We make these forward-looking statements in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The following discussion is intended to identify important factors that could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the items identified in the preceding paragraph, the information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations and other statements contained or incorporated in this news release identified by words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "should," "goal," "forecast," "guidance," "could," "may," "continue," "might," "potential," "scheduled," "likely," and other words and terms of similar meaning. One should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are applicable only as of the date of this news release. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Those factors may affect our operations, costs, liquidity, markets, products, services and prices. In addition to any assumptions and other factors referred to specifically in connection with the forward-looking statements, factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statement include, among others, the following: - our ability to recover costs (including operating costs and increased commodity costs related to Winter Storm Uri in February 2021), income taxes and amounts equivalent to the cost of property, plant and equipment, regulatory assets and our allowed rate of return in our regulated rates or other recovery mechanisms; - cyber-attacks, which, according to experts, have increased in volume and sophistication since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, or breaches of technology systems that could disrupt our operations or result in the loss or exposure of confidential or sensitive customer, employee or Company information; further, increased remote working arrangements as a result of the pandemic have required enhancements and modifications to our IT infrastructure (e.g. Internet, Virtual Private Network, remote collaboration systems, etc.), and any failures of the technologies, including third-party service providers, that facilitate working remotely could limit our ability to conduct ordinary operations or expose us to increased risk or effect of an attack; - our ability to manage our operations and maintenance costs; - the concentration of our operations in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas; - changes in regulation of natural gas distribution services, particularly those in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas; - the economic climate and, particularly, its effect on the natural gas requirements of our residential and commercial customers; - the length and severity of a pandemic or other health crisis, such as the outbreak of COVID-19, including the impact to our operations, customers, contractors, vendors and employees, the effectiveness of vaccine campaigns (including the COVID-19 vaccine campaign) on our workforce and customers and the effect of other measures or mandates that international, federal, state and local governments, agencies, law enforcement and/or health authorities may implement to address the pandemic or other health crises, which could (as with COVID-19) precipitate or exacerbate one or more of the above-mentioned and/or other risks, and significantly disrupt or prevent us from operating our business in the ordinary course for an extended period; - competition from alternative forms of energy, including, but not limited to, electricity, solar power, wind power, geothermal energy and biofuels; - conservation and energy efficiency efforts of our customers; - adverse weather conditions and variations in weather, including seasonal effects on demand and/or supply, the occurrence of storms, in the territories in which we operate, and climate change, and the related effects on supply, demand and costs; - indebtedness could make us more vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions, limit our ability to borrow additional funds and/or place us at competitive disadvantage compared with competitors; - our ability to secure reliable, competitively priced and flexible natural gas transportation and supply, including decisions by natural gas producers to reduce production or shut-in producing natural gas wells and expiration of existing supply and transportation and storage arrangements that are not replaced with contracts with similar terms and pricing; - our ability to complete necessary or desirable expansion or infrastructure development projects, which may delay or prevent us from serving our customers or expanding our business; - operational and mechanical hazards or interruptions; - adverse labor relations; - the effectiveness of our strategies to reduce earnings lag, margin protection strategies and risk mitigation strategies, which may be affected by risks beyond our control such as commodity price volatility, counterparty performance or creditworthiness and interest rate risk; - the capital-intensive nature of our business, and the availability of and access to, in general, funds to meet our debt obligations prior to or when they become due and to fund our operations and capital expenditures, either through (i) cash on hand, (ii) operating cash flow, or (iii) access to the capital markets and other sources of liquidity; - our ability to obtain capital on commercially reasonable terms, or on terms acceptable to us, or at all; - limitations on our operating flexibility, earnings and cash flows due to restrictions in our financing arrangements; - cross-default provisions in our borrowing arrangements, which may lead to our inability to satisfy all of our outstanding obligations in the event of a default on our part; - changes in the financial markets during the periods covered by the forward-looking statements, particularly those affecting the availability of capital and our ability to refinance existing debt and fund investments and acquisitions to execute our business strategy; - actions of rating agencies, including the ratings of debt, general corporate ratings and changes in the rating agencies' ratings criteria; - changes in inflation and interest rates; - our ability to recover the costs of natural gas purchased for our customers, including those related to Winter Storm Uri and any related financing required to support our purchase of natural gas supply, including the securitized financing currently contemplated in Texas; - impact of potential impairment charges; - volatility and changes in markets for natural gas and our ability to secure additional and sufficient liquidity on reasonable commercial terms to cover costs associated with such volatility; - possible loss of local distribution company franchises or other adverse effects caused by the actions of municipalities; - payment and performance by counterparties and customers as contracted and when due, including our counterparties maintaining ordinary course terms of supply and payments; - changes in existing or the addition of new environmental, safety, tax and other laws to which we and our subsidiaries are subject, including those that may require significant expenditures, significant increases in operating costs or, in the case of noncompliance, substantial fines or penalties; - the effectiveness of our risk-management policies and procedures, and employees violating our risk-management policies; - the uncertainty of estimates, including accruals and costs of environmental remediation; - advances in technology, including technologies that increase efficiency or that improve electricity's competitive position relative to natural gas; - population growth rates and changes in the demographic patterns of the markets we serve, and economic conditions in these areas' housing markets; - acts of nature and the potential effects of threatened or actual terrorism and war, including recent events in Europe; - the sufficiency of insurance coverage to cover losses; - the effects of our strategies to reduce tax payments; - the effects of litigation and regulatory investigations, proceedings, including our rate cases, or inquiries and the requirements of our regulators as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; - changes in accounting standards; - changes in corporate governance standards; - existence of material weaknesses in our internal controls; - our ability to comply with all covenants in our indentures and the ONE Gas Credit Agreement, a violation of which, if not cured in a timely manner, could trigger a default of our obligations; - our ability to attract and retain talented employees, management and directors, and shortage of skilled-labor; - unexpected increases in the costs of providing health care benefits, along with pension and postemployment health care benefits, as well as declines in the discount rates on, declines in the market value of the debt and equity securities of, increases in funding requirements for, our defined benefit plans; and - our ability to successfully complete merger, acquisition or divestiture plans, regulatory or other limitations imposed as a result of a merger, acquisition or divestiture, and the success of the business following a merger, acquisition or divestiture. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other factors could also have material adverse effects on our future results. These and other risks are described in greater detail in Part 1, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or change in circumstances, expectations or otherwise. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ONE Gas, Inc.	2022-12-01T00:48:21+00:00	kcrg.com	https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/11/30/one-gas-issues-2023-financial-guidance/
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – We love the variety of questions we received from our viewers on the Your Stories Q&A segment. Sometimes it’s about signs of progress and sometimes it’s just about a sign. Viewer Cindi Gannon, sent the following to the YS Team: I’m wondering about the sign at The Liverpool Village Cemetery. I swear the sign says Liberpool instead of Liverpool. While far from a common question, the Village of Liverpool Clerk, Mary Ellen Sims, said the village had been asked before if the sign is misspelled. It’s not a typo, it’s an Old English font on the sign where lowercase “v” looks like a “b.” The sign, installed in 2021, was part of a $265,000 cemetery revitalization project. Sims said $250,000 was paid for by a NY State and Municipal Facilities Program grant. “The work involved reconstruction of various roadways in the cemetery, enhancement of the signage within the site, stabilization of the stone retaining wall along Tulip Street, paver walk, removal of old trees, planting of new trees, lighted walkway, removal of grass on the sloped areas with replanting of ground cover,” Sims said via email. The cemetery, which was founded in 1846, was registered in the National Register of Historic Places.	2023-02-06T17:38:29+00:00	localsyr.com	https://www.localsyr.com/news/your-stories/your-stories-qa-does-this-cemetery-sign-say-liberpool-instead-of-liverpool/
WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, June 2, 2022 _____ AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY Flood Advisory National Weather Service New York NY 352 PM EDT Thu Jun 2 2022 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including the following counties, in northeast New Jersey, Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic. In southeast New York, Bronx and New York (Manhattan). * WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paterson, Passaic, Wayne, Bloomfield, Hackensack, Orange, Bergenfield, Lyndhurst, Rutherford, Secaucus, Ridgefield, Caldwell, Harlem, Riverdale, Fort Lee, Englewood, Oradell, Fairfield, Norwood and Teterboro. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather	2022-06-02T20:11:12+00:00	expressnews.com	https://www.expressnews.com/weather/article/NY-WFO-NEW-YORK-CITY-Warnings-Watches-and-17215723.php
The Columbus Zoo thought this gorilla was a male – then it gave birth to a baby By Dave Alsup and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Zookeepers at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium arrived to a pair of unexpected discoveries Thursday morning: a newborn baby gorilla and the news that its mother wasn’t a male gorilla. The gorilla, Sully, has lived at the facility with her mother since 2019 and was thought to be male until “the gorilla care team discovered her holding the unexpected baby gorilla early Thursday,” the zoo announced in a news release. But how could the facility not know 8-year-old Sully was actually a female? And that she was pregnant? Well, gorillas “don’t have prominent sex organs” and males and females look mostly alike until around age 8, the zoo said in the release, noting it’s only later in life that males develop their large size, silver backs and distinctive head bumps. Along with the hard-to-distinguish features, veterinarians at the zoo where the gorilla was born took a “hands-off approach” with their care and allowed the primate to be cared for by its mother, the Columbus Zoo noted. When Sully arrived in Columbus, she was a “young and healthy animal” and didn’t require any medical procedures that would have led to the discovery sooner, the zoo said. The pregnancy was also missed because “gorillas rarely show outward signs” they are carrying because “newborns are smaller than human babies and gorillas naturally have large abdomens,” the release notes. With the gestation period for gorillas being eight and a half months, the zoo estimates Sully became pregnant in the fall. The zoo says the adorable infant appears to be a healthy female. “The veterinary and animal care teams have not yet approached the infant, giving them time to bond with one another and with the rest of the troop, but will conduct a wellness exam soon,” the facility said in the release. A DNA test will be performed later to determine the newborn’s father. The new mother and baby will be on display for guests at the zoo’s gorilla habitat starting Friday, according to the release. Western lowland gorillas – the subspecies that lives at the Columbus Zoo – are critically endangered, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. There are an estimated 100,000 left in the wild across central Africa, says the Columbus Zoo. Their population has been depleted due to habitat loss, deforestation and hunting for bushmeat. The surprise discovery builds on a history of gorilla conservation at the Columbus Zoo. The facility “was the first zoo in the world to welcome the birth of a baby gorilla” in 1956, according to the release. Sully’s yet-to be named infant is the 34th gorilla born at the zoo, says the release. “She’s an important part of our work to conserve these magnificent animals,” the facility wrote. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.	2023-07-22T01:35:42+00:00	localnews8.com	https://localnews8.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2023/07/21/the-columbus-zoo-thought-this-gorilla-was-a-male-then-it-gave-birth-to-a-baby/
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were: 03-05-06-14-35 (three, five, six, fourteen, thirty-five) Estimated jackpot: $25,000 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were: 03-05-06-14-35 (three, five, six, fourteen, thirty-five) Estimated jackpot: $25,000	2022-12-25T06:04:48+00:00	lmtonline.com	https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17676477.php
Nebraska passes bill to remove helmet requirement for motorcyclists Some see this as an opportunity for some to “become better riders” LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A big move at the Nebraska Legislature Wednesday as lawmakers passed a bill that would remove the requirement for motorcyclists 21 years of age or older to wear helmets. LB138 would allow licensed riders to forego a helmet once they have completed a safety course. The bill goes into effect once it is signed into law by Governor Jim Pillen. For those who get out on the highway looking for adventure, the choice to wear a helmet - legally - will be yours soon in Nebraska, and the vote to repeal the state’s helmet law already has veteran riders revving up to enroll in a safety course. “These are people who’ve been riding for years, unfortunately unlicensed, but they wanted to come in and get their safety course under their belt,” Steph Politt of the Dillon Brothers Harley-Davidson Riding Academy said. Once word got out that the bill was headed to the governor’s desk, she began getting calls. AAA Nebraska is part of a coalition that opposed the repeal of the helmet requirement. That coalition includes safety organizations and medical professionals. Brian Ortner said they are disheartened by the vote because it impacts traffic safety and ultimately will cost lives. “We don’t have numbers yet to show what the impact it’s gonna have, but if you look at states who have recently passed laws to repeal their helmet bill, the numbers have gone up,” the AAA Nebraska public affairs specialist said. “Most specifically Missouri, probably our closest neighbor, back in 2020 repealed their helmet law, when we look at the time frame before 2020 and after 2020, the unhelmeted motorcyclists’ deaths increased nearly 800 percent.” He said AAA will continue to focus on safety education while riding mentors like Steph see an open door. “You coulda gotten your license 20 years ago, and things have changed immensely in those 20 years.,” she said. “So it’s important to stay up on your education and up to date on training, and I hope this brings students in to learn more and become better riders.” Steph has been riding for less than ten years and started with training classes at the location where she now works. She is teaching her 8-year-old daughter to ride safely, and that includes wearing a helmet. She completely respects the choice the law now allows in Nebraska to legally ride without a helmet, but in class tells it straight about safety. “We want to give students the best chance, and stay protected and be prepared,” she said. “As a motorcyclist... you can’t necessarily plan for the unplanned, so we try to anticipate as much as possible, which a preventative measure would be to, yes, please wear a helmet.” “Nobody who was opposed to this bill to repeal the helmet law is against riders,” Ortner said. “It’s about safety; that’s most important. You know, the public roadways, whether you’re on the interstate or the city streets, is the responsibility of every one of us, and when you’re in that situation, if you can protect the lives of those on the road, that seems to be the most important thing.” Steph Politt said classes have mostly filled up for the next several months, but she encourages anyone interested to check with her or other training facilities. It’s not about taking a side when it comes to wearing a helmet; it’s the chance to help train better riders. “If we can get one person to learn something new, just because they want to ride without their helmet, that’s a win with me.” Copyright 2023 WOWT. All rights reserved.	2023-06-01T17:09:50+00:00	ktiv.com	https://www.ktiv.com/2023/05/31/nebraska-passes-bill-remove-helmet-requirement-motorcyclists/
APSO looks for pair; bag with $2,000 stolen from store Published: Jul. 18, 2022 at 11:29 AM CDT\|Updated: 29 minutes ago ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for help with identifying a pair, after a bag containing about $2,000 was stolen from a Gonzales store. The incident happened on Tuesday, July 12, at the store along Highway 44 in Gonzales, according to investigators. Deputies say the man and woman are accused of entering the store’s restricted office area. On the same date and time, the store’s owner reported the stolen bag. Anyone with information that can help investigators is urged to contact the Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible to receive a cash reward. Click here to report a typo. Copyright 2022 WAFB. All rights reserved.	2022-07-18T17:01:13+00:00	wafb.com	https://www.wafb.com/2022/07/18/apso-looking-pair-bag-with-2000-stolen-store/
HERNDON, Va. (AP) — HERNDON, Va. (AP) — Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $18.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Herndon, Virginia-based company said it had profit of 77 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 78 cents per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 94 cents per share. The for-profit education company posted revenue of $269.9 million in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $271.5 million. For the year, the company reported profit of $46.7 million, or $1.94 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.07 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on STRA at https://www.zacks.com/ap/STRA	2023-02-22T23:59:09+00:00	expressnews.com	https://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/strategic-education-q4-earnings-snapshot-17799871.php
US sanctions Iranians over alleged assassination plots of former US officials, dissidents WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against a group of Iranian and Turkish people and firms accused of plotting to assassinate former U.S. government officials, dual U.S. and Iranian nationals, and dissidents. Three Iran- and Turkey-based people; a company affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, which is a branch of the country’s military; and two senior officials of Iran’s Intelligence Organization are accused of being involved in plotting to kill journalists and activists, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. The sanctions against them block all access to their U.S. money and property and prohibit Americans and American firms from working with them. The U.S. remains focused on disrupting plots by the Iranian military, which has “engaged in numerous assassination attempts and other acts of violence and intimidation against those they deem enemies of the Iranian regime,” Treasury’s under secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, Brian E. Nelson, said in a statement. Several alleged assassination plots have been uncovered in recent years. An Iranian operative, Shahram Poursafi, was charged last year in a plot to kill former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton in presumed retaliation for a U.S. airstrike that killed Iran’s most powerful general, Qassem Soleimani. Poursafi was accused by the Justice Department of offering $300,000 to “eliminate” the Trump administration official. Poursafi, who was identified by U.S. officials as a member of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, is wanted by the FBI on charges related to the murder-for-hire plot. Prosecutors say the scheme unfolded more than a year after Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard’s elite Quds Force and an architect of Tehran’s proxy wars in the Middle East, was killed in a targeted airstrike as he traveled from Baghdad’s international airport in January 2020. After the strike, Bolton, who by then had left his White House post, tweeted, “Hope this is the first step to regime change in Tehran.” Additionally, last October, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned the 15 Khordad Foundation, which issued a multimillion-dollar bounty for the killing of British-American author Salman Rushdie, who was violently attacked last August at a literary event. Rushdie wrote “The Satanic Verses,” which some Muslims consider blasphemous. American officials say as recently as 2012, the 15 Khordad Foundation raised its bounty to $3.3 million, claiming the full sum would be given to anyone who killed Rushdie. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are high amid months of anti-government protests in Iran and Western anger at Iran’s export of attack drones to Russian forces fighting in Ukraine. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.	2023-06-01T16:26:20+00:00	kob.com	https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/us-sanctions-iranians-over-alleged-assassination-plots-of-former-us-officials-dissidents/
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The Frankie Montas trade for the New York Yankees has not played out as well as expected. Even GM Brian Cashman admitted it "hasn’t worked out at all," as the right-hander started just eight games after coming over from the Oakland Athletics, pitching to a 6.35 ERA in those outings. Now, Montas is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery on Tuesday that could have him out for the entirety of this upcoming campaign. The Yankees don’t truly know what’s been plaguing Montas’ shoulder, which they knew was an issue when they traded for him last summer. But the inflammation hasn’t gone away, and after trying to ramp up for spring training, Montas had to be shut down. Dr. James B. Carr II, with the Hospital for Special Surgery, specializes in shoulder ailments, and he gave some insight to Fox News Digital Monday about what Montas and the Yankees could expect once the arthroscopic procedure begins. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "In terms of what you’re looking for, a lot of times you have a pretty good idea based off the MRI," Carr explained. "The MRI’s very good nowadays, we get a good sense of where the inflammation is. You get a sense a lot of times if there’s any fraying of tissue or flap of tissue that may be impinging or causing pain. You get a good sense if there’s a bone spur that may be causing pain, causing an impingement that may be causing that inflammation. Sometimes you get in there and see something additional like a flap of tissue that you didn’t see on the MRI. Sometimes you get in there and see some very red, inflamed bursitis-type tissue that you can clean out and take care of the inflammation that way. "My guess is they’re probably looking for the inflamed bursitis tissue, if that’s where the inflammation is. Or they’re looking for something inside the joint or outside the joint that may be generating that inflammation, whether it’s a flap of tissue or a bone spur and addressing it accordingly." YANKEES' BIG TRADE DEADLINE ACQUISITION FROM LAST YEAR COULD MISS SEASON AFTER SHOULDER SURGERY Basically, a variety of things could be found when doctors try to pinpoint the pain for Montas. Because of that, doctors can come out of the procedure with good or bad news. "Best case scenario is you get in there and all of the anatomic structures are intact," Carr said. "So the cartilage looks good, the labrum looks good, the rotator cuff looks good. There may be a little bit of inflamed tissue that you clean up, but best case scenario would be one where you do not have to repair a structure. You’re doing more of what we call a debridement, which is really the classic clean-up procedure. If you’re just cleaning up, then that has a much shorter timeline of recovery because you’re not waiting for structures to heal from a repair standpoint." Carr added that a six-month recovery is the likely timeline there for Montas, which would have him back somewhere near the end of August. The worst case scenario, though, is why manager Aaron Boone, Cashman and the rest of the Yankees’ brass fear the entire season could be missed. "Worst case scenario is if you get in there and realize that there’s a structure that’s torn or something that you need to repair, whether it’s the capsule or the labrum," Carr said. "That’s a more serious issue that really takes more of a nine- to 12-month recovery process. It could put his season in jeopardy." The reason recovery requires that timeline is because the shoulder needs to be strengthened in multiple areas surrounding it. As Carr puts it: "Pretty much throwing a ball overhand as a starting pitcher does is probably the most unnatural position you can place your shoulder in." YANKEES' AARON JUDGE KICKS OFF SPRING TRAINING GETTING WORK AT DIFFERENT POSITION Doing so with mid-90s sinkers and high-80s sliders makes it that much more important to get strength in the shoulder. The Yankees traded lefties JP Sears and Ken Waldichuk, right-handed, flame-throwing prospect Luis Medina and second baseman Cooper Bowman for Montas and reliever Lou Trivino prior to the MLB trade deadline last season. Waldichuk and Sears have a chance to make the A’s Opening Day roster on the rotation, while Medina is on the cusp of being called up to the bigs. So the trade could be one-sided depending on how these young hurlers perform with Oakland. For now, the Yankees definitely seem to be on the losing side of it, as Montas awaits to hear what has been plaguing him since last season. With Montas expected to miss quite a while either way, the Yankees are expected to lean on internal options like Domingo German and Clarke Schmidt this season. Montas is also set to be a free agent after this year.	2023-02-21T00:33:49+00:00	foxbangor.com	https://www.foxbangor.com/sports/national-sports/yankees-frankie-montas-has-chance-to-pitch-this-season-after-shoulder-surgery-doctor-explains/article_720859a5-05dc-59d4-bb3e-6fd4739ad738.html
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The asteroid that got smacked by a NASA spacecraft is now being trailed by thousands of miles of debris from the impact. Astronomers captured the scene millions of miles away with a telescope in Chile. Their remarkable observation two days after last month’s planetary defense test was recently released a National Science Foundation lab in Arizona. The image shows an expanding, comet-like tail more than 6,000 miles (10,000 kilometers) long, consisting of dust and other material spewed from the impact crater. This plume is accelerating away from the harmless asteroid, in large part, because of pressure on it from solar radiation, said Matthew Knight of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, who made the observation along with Lowell Observatory’s Teddy Kareta using the Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope. Scientists expect the tail to get even longer and disperse even more, becoming so tenuous at one point that it’s undetectable. “At that point, the material will be like any other dust floating around the solar system,” Knight said in an email Tuesday. More observations are planned to determine how much and what kind of material was hurled from the 525-foot (160-meter) Dimorphos, a moonlet of a larger asteroid. Launched nearly a year ago, NASA’s Dart spacecraft was destroyed in the head-on collision. The $325 million mission to deflect an asteroid’s orbit was intended as a dress rehearsal for the day a killer rock heads our way. Dimorphos and its companion rock never posed a threat to Earth and still do not, according to NASA.	2022-10-05T01:55:50+00:00	everythinglubbock.com	https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/national/comet-like-debris-trail-stretches-6000-miles-after-nasa-asteroid-crash-test%EF%BF%BC/
Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could lift crushing debt burdens from millions of borrowers, but the tax man may demand a cut of the relief in some states. That’s because some states tax forgiven debt as income, which means borrowers who are still paying down student loans could owe taxes on as much as $10,000 or even $20,000 that was taken off their bill. In Mississippi, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arkansas and North Carolina, forgiven student loans will be subject to state income taxes unless they change their laws to conform with a federal tax exemption for student loans, according to a tally by the Tax Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. That dismays Cathy Newman, a Louisiana State University graduate who just took a job teaching freshman biology at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. She figures she could end up owing a few hundred dollars of money that she could have kept had she stayed in Louisiana. Newman said she can come up with the cash because she has a good job, but she knows of a lot of other borrowers who will still be stuck in difficult financial positions even with their loans forgiven. “If they stay in the state, they could end up with a pretty hefty tax burden if things don’t change,” Newman said. “I won’t be happy if I have to do it. I can do it. But a lot of people can’t.” More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt cut or eliminated under the forgiveness plan Biden announced late last month. The president is erasing $10,000 in federal student loan debt for individuals with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. He’s canceling an additional $10,000 for those who also used federal Pell Grants to pay for college. But it only applies to those whose loans were paid out before July 1, which leaves out current high school seniors and students who will follow them. Although having $10,000 or $20,000 in loan payments eliminated will be a boon over the long term to borrowers who qualify, those in the affected states might be required to declare that as income. Depending on a state’s tax rates, the taxpayer’s other income and the deductions and exemptions they’re able to claim, that could add up to several hundred extra tax dollars that they’ll owe. Spokespeople for tax agencies in several states — including Virginia, Idaho, New York, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Kentucky — told The Associated Press that their states definitely won’t tax student loans forgiven under Biden’s program. Revenue officials in a few other states said they needed to do more research to know. Newman, 38, went into debt to pay for graduate school. She had already set herself up for relief under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, though that requires five more years of teaching on top of the five she already taught at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Biden’s program would cut $10,000 off her debt load when it takes effect, but under existing Mississippi tax law, the relief won’t come free. “It’s not a huge burden for me, but it could be for a lot of other people, which is what I’m worried about, especially if it’s unexpected, and I think a lot of people don’t realize that,” Newman said. Any relief in states that would tax the forgiven debt would have to come from their Legislatures. Leaders of the Minnesota Legislature and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz have indicated in recent media interviews that there’s broad support for a fix, which could come during the 2023 session, or even earlier on the remote chance of a special session. In Wisconsin, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration plans to propose a fix in the state budget next year, but that would have to be approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature. And Evers needs to get reelected in November before he can formally make that request. Republican legislative leaders and Evers’ GOP challenger, Tim Michels, did not reply to messages seeking comment on the student loan tax issue. However, in Mississippi, the chairman of the state Senate committee in charge of taxes said he’s willing to take a look when the Legislature convenes next year. Republican state Sen. Josh Harkins, of Brandon, said he needs to learn more about what his state’s tax laws say on debt forgiveness. “I’m sure people will want to look at adjusting that or making some changes in the law, but a lot of factors have to be considered,” Harkins said, noting that Mississippi enacted its biggest-ever tax cut earlier this year and adding that he wants to gauge the impact of inflation before making big tax policy decisions. “This all just hit in the last week.” ___ Binkley reported from Washington, D.C. Associated Press writers Emily Wagster Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi, and Scott Bauer in Madison, Wisconsin, contributed to this story. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	2022-09-04T16:05:59+00:00	fox5vegas.com	https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/09/04/some-states-could-tax-bidens-student-loan-debt-relief/
Climate activists block runways at 2 German airports, disrupting flights for hours BERLIN (AP) — Climate activists blocked flights at two German airports for several hours Thursday in protest against the most polluting form of transportation, and to demand tougher government action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The group Last Generation said several of its members entered the grounds of Hamburg Airport around 6 a.m. (0400 GMT) and glued themselves to the runway on the first day of the school vacation in the north German city. Dozens of flights were canceled and 10 arrivals had to be diverted to other airports, Germany’s dpa news agency reported. Members of the group also cut through a security fence at Duesseldorf Airport in the west and blocked an access route to the runway, disrupting several flights before operations resumed. In a statement, the group accused the German government of lacking a strategy to tackle the climate crisis and called for immediate measures to cut emissions in the transportation sector, including ending tax exemptions for airline kerosene. Aviation is responsible for a significant share of global emissions. If the sector were a country, it would rank in the top 10 global emitters, according to the European Commission. Senior German government officials slammed the protests and called for them to end. “The Last Generation isn’t protecting the climate, they’re engaged in criminal activity,” said Transport Minister Volker Wissing, who has blocked several proposals for cutting emissions from road and air travel in recent years. He and Justice Minister Marco Buschmann, both members of the Free Democratic Party, accused the activists of dividing society by preventing people from flying on “well-earned holidays.” Last Generation insists its protests are peaceful, albeit disruptive, though motorists facing delays when the group blocks roads have at times attacked the activists. German prosecutors raided the homes of several of the group’s members in May on suspicion of forming or supporting a criminal organization. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.	2023-07-14T02:10:14+00:00	kob.com	https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/climate-activists-block-runways-at-2-german-airports-disrupting-flights-for-hours/
Mike Bossy, one of the most prolific goal-scorers in National Hockey League history, who led the New York Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cup victories in the early 1980s, died April 14 in Montreal. He was 65. Mr. Bossy was a thin but speedy right winger during a relatively short 10-year career, all of it spent with the Islanders. His sneaky shot helped him net at least 50 goals in nine consecutive seasons — an NHL record — including five in which he scored more than 60 goals. Islanders goalie Glenn Resch once said that Mr. Bossy “scores goals as naturally as you and I wake up in the morning and brush our teeth.” Although Mr. Bossy led the NHL in goal-scoring only twice — superstar Wayne Gretzky played during the same years — no player scored more than his 573 goals during his decade in the league, from 1977 to 1987. His per-game average of 0.76 and his average of 57 goals a season are both No. 1 in the modern era of the NHL. Yet he was not seen as a budding superstar in his youth, and the Montreal native was passed over by a dozen teams in the 1977 NHL draft. “I was lazy on defense in the juniors,” Mr. Bossy told Sports Illustrated in 1977. “It hurt my pride to go only 15th in the draft, and I’ve been working on my checking.” Before he joined the five-year-old New York Islanders franchise, Mr. Bossy received a handsome offer from the Quebec Nordiques of the World Hockey Association, a competing professional league. But Mr. Bossy negotiated a more lucrative contract with Islanders General Manager Bill Torrey. “Mike turned to me and said, ‘What is a 50-goal scorer worth to you?’ ” Torrey recalled years later. “And I said, ‘Are you telling me you’re going to score 50?’ ” Mr. Bossy scored 53 goals, then a record for a first-year player, and won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1978 as rookie of the year. Coach Al Arbour partnered Mr. Bossy with Bryan Trottier at center and Clark Gillies on the left wing, a line nicknamed the Trio Grande. They led the Islanders to five consecutive Stanley Cup finals between 1980 and 1984, winning the first four before Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers started to dominate the league. “The most satisfying Stanley Cup for me was the fourth one when we beat Edmonton 4-0, because everyone thought that Edmonton was supposed to take away the Stanley Cup that year,” Mr. Bossy said in the 2003 documentary “Ultimate Gretzky.” “And when we beat them 4-0, it was like, you know, ‘It’s not your time yet. … You’ve gotta learn to win before you can win.’ ” Mr. Bossy won the 1982 Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP and was the only player to score back-to-back championship-clinching goals, which he did in 1982 against the Vancouver Canucks and in 1983 against the Oilers. He was also the only player to score four game-winning goals in one playoff series, which he did in the 1983 conference finals against the Boston Bruins. In 1981, Mr. Bossy became the second player in NHL history after Maurice “Rocket” Richard, and the first in 36 years, to score 50 goals in 50 games. In the 50th game against the Nordiques (by then an NHL franchise), he needed two goals to hit the milestone, but after the second period, he still hadn’t scored. He went scoreless for most of the third period, but with about four minutes remaining, he knocked in a rebound for goal No. 49. Shortly afterward, a broken play by the Nordiques led to his 50th goal. “I said I was going to do it and I went out and did it, a little like Babe Ruth, who pointed to the bleachers and put the ball out there,” he told SportsChannel NY. Unable to stop Mr. Bossy’s scoring binges, teams defended him with a rough, physical style of play. He responded not by fighting but by scoring more goals. The NHL rewarded him three Lady Byng Trophies for demonstrating “the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct.” “He was a marvelous, marvelous talent who took a lot of abuse,” NHL journalist Stan Fischler said in a 2000 Legends of Hockey profile of Mr. Bossy. “And to Mike Bossy’s credit, he would never fight.” An eight-time all-star, Mr. Bossy is still the top scorer in Islanders history. The team retired his number 22 in 1992, a year after his Hockey Hall of Fame induction. Mr. Bossy played most of his career with chronic knee problems, which started when he broke a kneecap while doing the long jump at school. Back pain forced him to retire at age 30. “The most disappointing aspect of my back injury was the fact that I wasn’t able to score 50 goals that last year, because I wanted to do something that no one else had ever done before,” Mr. Bossy said in the Legends of Hockey documentary. That season, he scored a career-low 38 in 63 games. Michael Bossy — his middle name was variously reported as Dean and Jean — was born in Montreal on Jan. 22, 1957, and was the fifth of six sons among 10 children. His father, a machinery designer at a paper pulp mill, used his skills to construct an ice rink in the family’s backyard. Mr. Bossy started playing hockey at 3 and grew up worshiping Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings, although his favorite team was his hometown Montreal Canadiens. In his first organized hockey game as a 5-year-old, he reportedly scored 23 goals. By 1974, Quebec media called him the “next Guy Lafleur,” in reference to the Canadiens star. He quit high school in the 11th grade to play hockey, joining a junior league team in Quebec. When he was 14, Mr. Bossy met Lucie Creamer, who worked at the snack bar at a hockey rink managed by her father. Mr. Bossy, who spoke English at home, learned French so he could talk with her. They married on July 23, 1977, the same day he signed with the Islanders. In addition to his wife, of Montreal, survivors include two daughters and two grandchildren. After hockey, Mr. Bossy worked in public relations for a potato chip company and did radio and television commentary. “I didn’t want to be ordinary,” Mr. Bossy said in an NHL-produced documentary in 2017, when the league named him one of its top 100 players of all time. “I didn’t want to go out and only play half the games because of my bad back. Not playing the way that I knew that I could … just discouraged me to the point where I said I’m not going to play anymore.”	2022-04-15T14:02:51+00:00	washingtonpost.com	https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/04/15/mike-bossy-hockey-islanders-dead/
Court says Trump aide Meadows must testify in election probe ATLANTA (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court says former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows must testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia. The state high court on Tuesday affirmed a lower court ruling last month ordering Meadows to appear before the panel. The former Republican congressman is the latest Trump associate to lose a legal fight over a summons to testify. The South Carolina Supreme Court opinion says the justices reviewed Meadows’ arguments and found them to be “manifestly without merit.” Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who’s leading the investigation, has said Meadows is an important witness. Because he doesn’t live in Georgia, she had to use a process that involved getting a judge in South Carolina, where Meadows lives, to order him to travel to Atlanta to testify. Meadows had originally been ordered to testify Wednesday. It was not immediately clear whether that would be rescheduled. In a petition seeking his testimony, Willis wrote that Meadows attended a Dec. 21, 2020, meeting at the White House with Trump and others “to discuss allegations of voter fraud and certification of Electoral College votes from Georgia and other states.” The next day, Willis wrote, Meadows made a “surprise visit” to Cobb County, just outside Atlanta, where an audit of signatures on absentee ballot envelopes was being conducted. He asked to observe the audit but wasn’t allowed to because it wasn’t open to the public, the petition says. Meadows also sent emails to Justice Department officials after the election alleging voter fraud in Georgia and elsewhere and requesting investigations, Willis wrote. And he took part in a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, during which Trump suggested that Raffensperger, the state’s top elections official and a Republican, could “find” enough votes to overturn the president’s narrow loss in the state. An attorney for Meadows had argued that executive privilege and other rights shield him from testifying. He previously invoked that privilege in a fight against subpoenas issued by the U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Meadows has been fighting investigations into the violent 2021 insurrection since last year and has so far avoided having to testify about his role and his knowledge of the former president’s actions. He turned over thousands of texts to the House Jan. 6 committee before eventually refusing to do an interview. The House held Meadows in contempt of Congress for defying the subpoena, but the Justice Department declined to prosecute. Special grand juries in Georgia cannot issue indictments. Instead, they can gather evidence and compel testimony and then can recommend further action, including criminal charges, in a final report. It is ultimately up to the district attorney to decide whether to seek an indictment from a regular grand jury. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	2022-11-29T22:22:32+00:00	wagmtv.com	https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/11/29/court-says-trump-aide-meadows-must-testify-election-probe/
UPDATE: 6/1/2023, 7:17 p.m. NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The National Guard reached out to KX News and said “The unit is already at the border. The unit for the deployment has not been identified yet.” ORIGINAL STORY: 6/1/2023, 5:13 p.m. NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The governor is pulling the trigger on a mission that will have our boots on the ground in the Lone Star State. In response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott asking for reinforcement at the southern border, Governor Doug Burgum is planning to deploy about 100 North Dakota National Guard members to Texas this fall. The members will be from the North Dakota National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment, and will be gone for about a month. In support of Operation Lone Star, Governor Burgum noted that the threat to national security grows every day, and drug trafficking is endangering the lives of communities across the country. So, Burgum stated, “If the White House won’t address this crisis, governors will.”	2023-06-02T01:12:33+00:00	kxnet.com	https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/north-dakota-boots-on-the-ground-in-the-lone-star-state/
YONGIN, South Korea and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Labs, a leading South Korea clinical laboratory, today announced that it has recently obtained certification of standardization programs from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for vitamin D and hormones (testosterone). GC Labs becomes the first Korean clinical laboratory to participate in Vitamin D Standardization Certification Program (VDSCP) and the Hormone Standardization Program (HoSt) from the third quarter of 2021, and to be finally certified on July 14, 2022. In particular, the individual samples passing rate of VDSCP and HoSt was 68% and 88% respectively, which are much higher than those of the global top-tier manufacturers and laboratories. "Special chemistry department in GC Labs is researching and developing various hormones and vitamin D measurements based on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to provide more accurate and precise test results than conventional immunological methods," said Dr. Eun Hee Lee, President of GC Labs. "The acquisition of global standardization certification proves that GC Lab's test accuracy and reliability are very high and leads to strengthen its global competitiveness." CDC operates international standardization programs aimed at manufacturers and laboratories to improve the detection and diagnosis of disease by ensuring that laboratory tests are accurate and reliable. The goal of the program is to contribute to improving the health of mankind by ensuring correct diagnoses and treatment of patients and reducing confusion and re-examination due to inaccurate data. The program has a high level of difficulty for assessment procedures, where participants measure the true value of samples in multiple concentrations for a year and report the results, which would be assessed against the strict criterion. To be certified, participants should meet each performance criterion of ± 6.4 percent mean bias when compared to the true value provided by CDC for testosterone and of ± 5.0 percent mean bias with overall imprecision under 10 percent when compared to the true value provided by CDC for vitamin D during four consecutive quarters. About GC Labs GC Labs is South Korea's leading clinical laboratory that also specializes in infectious diseases and serves as part of the Global Diagnostics Network. GC Labs has enabled patients to receive an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment with unrivalled quality of routine and specialized clinical tests. Around 800 employees at GC Labs offer more than 5,000 tests and test combinations, ranging from routine tests to highly esoteric molecular and genetic assays. With more than 40 years of accumulated know-how, GC Labs values the principles of providing the best treatment for patients even in unpredictable medical environments through passionate and ceaseless efforts. Not only domestically, but also GC Labs has managed to expand overseas by entering a Lab Service Agreement with 20 institutions across 15 countries worldwide. GC Labs is qualified with world-class medical standards of medical manpower, level and infrastructure. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GC Labs	2022-09-29T00:33:34+00:00	kwtx.com	https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/09/29/gc-labs-becomes-first-korean-laboratory-obtain-certification-cdc-standardization-programs-vdscp-amp-host/
No more streaming-only debuts for Oscar hopefuls (AP) - The Oscars are getting back to normal, eligibility-wise. After two years of pandemic-related adjustments, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Oscar hopefuls will once again have to launch their films in movie theaters. Qualifying films are allowed to premiere “day and date” in movie theaters and on a streaming service, but their theatrical run must go for a minimum of seven consecutive days with at least one showing a day in one of six approved major metropolitan areas. The locations are still Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and the San Francisco Bay Area. The rules and changes for the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 were approved by the organization’s board of governors at their most recent meeting, where they determined the eligibility window would return to the standard calendar year. The board also said that individual films may submit no more than three songs for the best original song award. The organization also distributed updated guidelines for award campaigns to “maintain a high degree of fairness and transparency” in how film companies and individuals promote eligible films for awards. Those guidelines focus on promotions, screenings, contacting members and hospitality. One rule says that “no promotional materials, or anything of value, may be given to members at screenings or otherwise.” Another specifies that prior to nominations, no promotional materials, or anything of value, may be given to members at screenings or otherwise” and after nominations until polls close, “screenings may not include any receptions, entertainment, complimentary food and beverage, or other hospitality.” It also limits the number of emails members can receive about a specific film per week and says that music branch members may not directly contact other members of the music branch to promote the nomination of any song or score. Nor should music branch members attend any screenings or events with live performances of eligible music. The academy reiterated that members should make decisions “based solely on the artistic and technical merits of the eligible films and achievements.” Consequences for violating the guidelines include disqualification and possible suspension or expulsion from the academy. The 95th Oscars will be held in Los Angeles on March 12. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	2022-05-18T20:40:20+00:00	mysuncoast.com	https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/05/18/no-more-streaming-only-debuts-oscar-hopefuls/
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government said on Monday it is considering tougher cybersecurity rules for telecommunications companies and blamed Optus, the nation’s second-largest wireless carrier, for an unprecedented breach of personal data from 9.8 million customers. Optus said last Thursday it had become aware the day before of the cyberattack which obtained the details of 9.8 million people — of Australia’s population of 26 million. Cybersecurity Minister Clare O’Neil told Australian Broadcasting Corp. the hack was an “unprecedented theft of consumer information in Australian history.” For 2.8 million current and former Optus customers, the breach involved “significant amounts of personal data,” including driver’s licenses and passport numbers, O’Neil said. Those 2.8 million people are at significant risk of identity left and fraud, she said. “The breach is of a nature that we should not expect to see in a large telecommunications provider in this country,” O’Neil told Parliament. In some countries, such a breach would result in fines “amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars,” O’Neil said. Australian law doesn’t currently allow for Optus to be fined for the breach. “A very substantial reform task is going to emerge from a breach of this scale and size,” O’Neil said. “One significant question is whether the cybersecurity requirements that we place on large telecommunications providers in this country are fit for purpose,” she added. Australian Federal Police said in a statement that reports the stolen data had already been sold were under investigation. Australian investigators are working with overseas law enforcement agencies to determine who was behind the attack and to help shield the public from identity fraud, the statement said. “To protect the integrity of the criminal investigation, the AFP will not divulge what information it has obtained in the first few days” of the investigation, police said. Jeremy Kirk, a Sydney-based cybersecurity writer, said he used an online forum for criminals who trade in stolen data to ask someone who claimed to have downloaded the Optus information how it was accessed. Optus appeared to have left an application programming interface, a piece of software known as an API that allows other systems to communicate and exchange data, open to the public, she said. “It looks like it was a failure to secure the software system, so anybody on the internet could find it,” Kirk told Ten Network television. O’Neil didn’t detail how the breach occurred, but described it as a “quite a basic hack.” Optus had “effectively left the window open for data of this nature to be stolen,” she said. O’Neil called on Optus to offer compromised customers free credit monitoring to protect them from identity theft, a request that the Sydney-based company complied with later on Monday. Optus announced it was offering its “most affected” customers free 12-month subscriptions to Equifax Protect, a credit monitoring and identify protection service. Optus said the information that had been accessed by an unidentified third party included customers’ names, dates of birth, phone numbers and email addresses. Police and other government security agencies worked through the weekend to protect affected customers, O’Neil said. Government agencies were also working with the banking sector to protect customers. “This is complex. It’s legally and technically complex, but we are working on a solution,” O’Neil said. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the breach as a “huge wake-up call for the corporate sector.” Albany foreshadowed potential changes to privacy provisions so that banks can move more quickly to protect their own customers after such a breach. “We know that in today’s world there are actors — some state actors, but also some criminal organizations — who want to get access to people’s data,” Albanese said. Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin said in a statement last week that, “We are devastated to discover that we have been subject to a cyberattack that has resulted in the disclosure of our customers’ personal information to someone who shouldn’t see it.”	2022-09-26T21:35:10+00:00	mytwintiers.com	https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-header/tech-news/ap-technology/ap-australia-mulls-tougher-cybersecurity-laws-after-data-breach/
The Las Vegas Aces celebrated last season’s championship over the weekend and are looking once again like the team to beat n the league. The Aces unveiled the championship banner on Saturday before dismantling a short-handed Los Angeles team. An easy win over Minnesota the next day has Las Vegas at 4-0, winning by an average of 24.75 points. “This team has not given me any reasons to think they will not show up on any given night,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said. “No matter the circumstances, they come to compete, they come to play and they play hard.” The Aces, who now begin a four-game road trip, once again were the top team in the AP WNBA power poll. They were followed by Connecticut, New York, Chicago and Washington. Dallas was sixth with Los Angeles, Phoenix and Atlanta next. Indiana, Seattle and Minnesota round out the rankings. Jackie Young has been a big reason why Las Vegas has gotten off to a hot start. Young, who was the AP Player of the Week, is averaging 23 points this season. She’s shooting 58.5% from behind the 3-point line going 13 for 23. GRINER WATCH Griner has been impressive in her first three games, averaging 21.7 points, 8 rebounds and 3.7 blocks while shooting an incredible 74.2% from the field. The Sparks have one game this week, hosting Los Angeles on Friday before embarking on a three-game road trip to Dallas and Indiana. The trip to Dallas will serve as a homecoming for Griner, who hails from the Houston area. TRENDING UPWARDS The WNBA’s opening week attendance surged up 24% compared to last season’s opening week. The jump in attendance coincided with strong TV ratings that saw the opening night game which featured the return of Brittney Griner generate 683,000 average viewers on ESPN. It was the most viewed WNBA regular season game on cable in 24 years. The WNBA’s opening weekend also drew a record 30 million video views for the league’s social media accounts. STREAK BUSTED The Indiana Fever ended their record-tying 20-game losing streak with a victory over the Atlanta Dream on Sunday. The Fever had lost 20 in a row dating back to last season to tie the Tulsa Shock for the most consecutive losses all-time. Indiana lost its final 18 games last season before dropping its first two this year. No. 1 pick Aliyah Boston is a big reason for optimism in Indiana. She became the first player in league history to have three consecutive games with 10 or more points while shooting 60% or better from the field. She is is averaging 14.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists on 66.7% shooting from the field so far. GAME OF THE WEEK New York at Seattle, Tuesday. Breanna Stewart returns to the Pacific Northwest for the first time since coming to the Liberty as a free agent this offseason. The former MVP helped Seattle win two titles since getting drafted No. 1 in 2016. ___ AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports	2023-05-31T13:23:57+00:00	wwlp.com	https://www.wwlp.com/sports/ap-las-vegas-aces-celebrate-title-and-are-dominating-wnba-once-again/
Queen's Gambit? More like Bishop's Gambit! (That joke will make sense when you learn his name is Dave Bishop.) Who is he? A generally cool dude, and lifelong chess lover. What's the big deal? Aside from the fact that we're witnessing a Netflix original series manifesting itself in real time? Want more on people making a difference in kids' lives? Listen to Consider This talk to Dolly Parton about her new book that tackles bullying. Here's what Dave and Avery had to say. On what drew Dave into coaching chess: Well, it's the next step to being competitive. You're going from just a recreational or intramural club to actually being a competitive team. It's a very unique sport. There's a wide range of strength of players, so you're able to match up each player a lot better versus, say, basketball, when you just got one school against another school. Avery on Bishop as a teacher: He coaches us without even getting paid, so I think it's really amazing. He motivates lots of kids to join and have a chance to become a state champion. Bishop on teaching: What I like about coaching the kids is seeing them go from, say, the K-2 level to where Avery is right now. Avery, for instance, has grown so much that his rating strength is higher than any player over at the middle school. He has a passion for it, and that just proves my theory: If you really like something and stick with it, you're going to get better. And he's really taken it to the next level. He studies at night when he comes home. I see him as, like, a 1500 player by his sophomore year. And on what he hopes his students take away from him: There's a lot of metaphors with the sport of chess. It's that hard work really does pay off. If you study like Avery and you love what you do, you get a lot better, and you stick with it. So, what now? Learn more: Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	2023-05-13T10:58:38+00:00	kcbx.org	https://www.kcbx.org/npr-top-news/2023-05-12/meet-the-school-custodian-who-has-coached-the-chess-team-to-the-championships
Today’s agriculture industry uses robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images and GPS technology to be more profitable, efficient, safer and environmentally friendly. To help farmers learn how to benefit from these new technologies, the Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences has established CU-CAT – the Clemson University Center for Agricultural Technology. CU-CAT is a center for collaboration focused on research, education and outreach. A kickoff event to announce this new venture is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Aug. 31, at the Watt Family Innovation Center, 405 South Palmetto Blvd., Clemson. This event is for the Clemson community and will include a short presentation about the center. Speakers will talk about how work at the Center will advance agricultural technology. A reception featuring poster presentations, technology demonstrations and refreshments will follow. People are also reading… Similar events will be held throughout the state. Times and dates to be announced. Kendall Kirk, CU-CAT director, graduated from Clemson with bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in biosystems engineering. He is a precision agriculture engineer at the Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) in Blackville, South Carolina. His work focuses on developing technologies and software that are useful, profitable and cost-effective for growers. “This center will have a positive impact on farmers through the creation and deployment of new solutions and increased accessibility to existing resources and recommendations,” Kirk said. CU-CAT is headquartered at Edisto REC in Blackville but will work with students and researchers on campus and at each of the Clemson RECs across the state. In addition to Kirk, other researchers in different areas of expertise will have an opportunity to provide scientific, research-based information for the Clemson University Center for Agricultural Technology. For more information, visit www.clemson.edu/cafls/cu-cat/. Technology is becoming more and more important in agriculture. Farmers no longer need to apply water, fertilizers and pesticides uniformly across entire fields. Instead, they can use the minimum quantities required and target very specific areas, or even treat individual plants differently. Benefits include higher crop productivity; decreased use of water, fertilizer and pesticides, which in turn keeps food prices down; reduced impact on natural ecosystems; less chemical runoff into rivers and groundwater and increased worker safety. In addition, robotic technologies enable more reliable monitoring and management of natural resources, such as air and water quality. This also gives producers greater control over plant and animal production, processing, distribution and storage, which results in greater efficiencies and lower prices, safer growing conditions and safer foods, as well as reduced environmental and ecological impact.	2022-08-28T20:36:02+00:00	thetandd.com	https://thetandd.com/business/agriculture/center-for-agricultural-technology-cu-cat-in-blackville-focuses-on-research-education-outreach/article_cdee63b0-1ce9-5089-bc2d-d5c0e545a623.html
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs have announced an attendance of 68,323 for their return to the Alamodome, a record for an NBA regular-season game. The Spurs, celebrating their 50th anniversary season, returned to their former home to face the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Spurs Hall of Famer David Robinson announced the official attendance at the close of the third quarter. Robinson said, “Spurs fans have again set the standard for the league.” Fans began chanting “Go Spurs Go! Go Spurs Go!” after the announcement. It shattered the previous record of 62,046 who gathered to watch Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls play the Atlanta Hawks at the Georgia Dome on March 27, 1998. “Yeah, that’s pretty different,” San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said of the record crowd. “It’s a situation where you know … are they selling alcohol? I think that people will be pretty fired up. It is just an exciting moment for everybody. It is nostalgic for everybody. To have that many people in one building, to be able to play in front of them, is pretty damn exciting, actually. We hope it is a good game.” San Antonio now plays its home games at the AT&T Center but returned to the Alamodome as part of the franchise’s 50th anniversary celebration. While the Spurs (13-29) are having one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the chance to play at the Alamodome gave fans a chance to relive a former era for the team. “Having my son here with me sharing a past and present memory will be cherished by both of us for years,” said Spurs fan Eric Hernandez, who previously attended games at the Alamodome. The franchise started at the HemisFair Arena in 1973, but the Alamodome is where the franchise took its first steps to becoming one of the most respected NBA franchises. The Spurs played in the Alamodome from 1993 to 2002 before moving 3.1 miles south to the AT&T Center. San Antonio won its first NBA championship in 1999 while playing in the Alamodome and held its championship celebration in the downtown facility. The Alamodome also hosted the 1996 NBA All-Star Game, where Michael Jordan was booed for winning MVP over former San Antonio resident Shaquille O’Neal. “It’s crazy,” said Taro Kotani, a Spurs fan visiting from Japan. “The amount of people here. I’ve never been inside the Dome, so just imagining what it was like here during ’96 All-Star Game and ’99 Finals is so nostalgic. I wasn’t there but this brings back lots of memories.” Kotani planned his annual trip to San Antonio around Friday’s game because he wanted to be a part of history.	2023-01-14T22:39:09+00:00	fox59.com	https://fox59.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-spurs-set-attendance-record-with-6500-plus-against-warriors/
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf Regional STEM Center (NRSC) at Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind this weekend will host the fifth NRSC VEX Robotics Competition at Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega. This is the only national high school robotics competition that features students and teams who are all deaf or hard of hearing. Nineteen schools from across the country will compete. Those competing include teams from Alabama School for the Deaf, American School for the Deaf, Arkansas School for the Deaf, Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, Family Center on Deafness, Florida School for the Deaf, Iowa School for the Deaf, Kansas School for the Deaf, Kentucky School for the Deaf, Maryland School for the Deaf, Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, Model Secondary School for the Deaf, Oklahoma School for the Deaf, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, Rocky Mountain Deaf School, Tennessee School for the Deaf, Texas School for the Deaf, Utah School for the Deaf, and Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. According to a press release from AIDB, students will “plan, design, and test out robot ideas in a yearly challenge. In the current version, named Spin Up, teams score points using discs that are 5.5 inches in diameter, manipulating rollers in their favor, and/or covering as many field tiles as they can at the end of each match. There are a total of 60 discs and four rollers on a 12’x12’ field. The object of the game is, with an alliance partner, to score more points than their opponent.” The inspection table opens today at 8:30 a.m., with skill fields open to teams passing inspection an hour later. All skill fields open at 1 p.m., with practice matches starting at 4 p.m. Qualifying matches start Saturday at 9 a.m. and continue, after a break, at 1 p.m. The final qualifying matches start Sunday at 8:30 a.m., with alliance selections at 11 a.m. Final matches begin at 1 p.m., with photos at 4:30 p.m. and awards at 5 p.m. There will also be a middle school competition on February 24-25 at the same location. Both events are free and open to the public.	2023-02-18T01:07:03+00:00	annistonstar.com	https://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/robotic-competition-this-weekend-at-asd/article_6dc58c06-af23-11ed-97bd-dfa6d360f318.html
Former Quinnipiac men’s basketball player Dezmond "Dezi" Jones and another student were arrested this week following a possible domestic violence incident, according to reports and police records. Jones, who led the Bobcats in points in the most recently completed season, was arrested late Tuesday night and charged with a misdemeanor count of strangulation/suffocation in the third degree and disorderly conduct, according to online records from the Hamden Police Department. Ava Librizzi, 21, was also charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct. ALABAMA'S BRANDON MILLER WILL ENTER 2023 NBA DRAFT AFTER CONTROVERSIAL SEASON Details about the incident were not immediately available. In a statement to Fox News Digital, the university said it "takes all Title IX incident reports with utmost seriousness and has policies in place to ensure a thorough review of all allegations." According to The Quinnipiac Chronicle, the university’s student-run newspaper, Librizzi is a member of the Quinnipiac cheerleading team and appeared to be in a relationship with Jones. The report cited posts by Librizzi on her social media accounts in which she reportedly detailed an alleged assault. She did not name Jones in those posts. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "There will be bruises on my neck (because) he choked me to the point of turning purple," she reportedly wrote. "I probably have a concussion from the amount of times he hit my head." Jones and Librizzi appeared in court Wednesday but did not enter pleas, the Chronicle reported. Jones, averaging 12.5 points a game for the Bobcats last season, announced on social media just last week his intent to transfer to Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. The Associated Press contributed to this report.	2023-03-31T21:15:07+00:00	foxbangor.com	https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/ex-quinnipiac-men-s-basketball-player-charged-with-strangulation-after-incident-involving-another-student/article_39b57c6d-3f6e-5364-9660-36798f8aa664.html
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — One of Cambodia’s last free media outlets, Voice of Democracy radio, ceased operations on Monday after Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered its closure for allegedly slandering his son in a story. The story — which was also published on the website of VoD, as the station is better known — said that Hun Sen’s son, Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, had signed a donation on his father’s behalf of $100,000 for Turkey earthquake relief. Hun Sen said the article misinterpreted the facts and that only the prime minister has the authority to make decisions on foreign aid. VoD acknowledged it had made a mistake, but that did not satisfy Hun Sen, who has ruled Cambodia with an iron fist for 38 years, during which he has cracked down on critics and independent media. His son heads the army and has been nominated by Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party to succeed him when he steps down. With most opponents silenced, including the only credible opposition party, Hun Sen is expected to lead his party to another victory in a general election scheduled for July. VoD has reported extensively on sensitive issues such as land grabbing and criminal gangs operating with near impunity to carry out internet scams with people, especially foreigners, tricked into working under conditions of near slavery. A previous media clampdown has already forced several outlets out of business on disputed grounds that they had not properly paid their taxes. The Information Ministry said Monday that VoD’s license was being revoked “because it has seriously violated the ethics of professional journalism and did not make a correction according to the press law, affecting the honor and prestige of the government.” Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director of Human Rights Watch, said the Cambodian government “has never liked VoD’s reporting, and given Prime Minister Hun Sen’s authoritarian attitude towards independent media, it’s likely VoD have been living on borrowed time for a while.” “But that’s no excuse for this outrageous and ridiculous order to shut them down based on the silliest of rationales about who signed a government document to give aid to Turkey. This flimsy and absurd decision barely masks the government’s real intent to further suppress media freedom.” He said that historically, Hun Sen and his party usually crack down hard on any independent voices ahead of a national election. “Going after VoD is a good indication that scheduled July 23 poll will be neither free nor fair,” Robertson said. Hun Sen ordered VoD to cease operating at 10 a.m. Monday, and the station’s personnel were at their desks when representatives from Phnom Penh City Hall and the Information Ministry arrived to serve the order. The road outside was closed in an apparent effort to quash any street protests. However, there were no confrontations because VoD said it would honor the license revocation. Hun Sen had advised the authorities to inform the station when the deadline arrived and not take any further action. After the authorities left, other reporters visited the VoD office to hear staff express their disappointment. “I could not imagine that the prime minister would shut down the voice of the people like this,” said a tearful reporter, Khan Leakhena. “VoD only went directly to report on people who had land disputes, but then it was manipulated to look as if we are from the opposition.” A VoD spokesperson, Sothoeuth Ith, said after receiving the closure order, “So for now, we will stay silent, we will not continue our broadcast.” “Maybe hopefully this is not the end of everything,” he said. In what appeared to refer to the possibility that Hun Sen might eventually restore VoD’s license, he added, “We will try our best to work with all relevant stakeholders and hopefully a solution can be realized.” The United States Embassy in Cambodia said it was “deeply troubled by the abrupt decision” to revoke VoD’s media license. “We urge Cambodian authorities to revisit this decision,” the embassy said in a statement. It said the station “has provided objective, fact-based reporting on issues that serve the interests of the Cambodian people” for more than 20 years. U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price, speaking Monday to reporters in Washington, said the move was “particularly troubling given the chilling impact it will have on freedom of expression and on access to information ahead of the national elections in July.” ___ AP diplomatic writer Matt Lee contributed from Washington, D.C.	2023-02-14T03:18:38+00:00	kfor.com	https://kfor.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-independent-radio-station-in-cambodia-shut-on-order-of-pm/
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A record heat wave put California in a fossil fuel conundrum: The state has had to rely more heavily on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages while Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration moves toward ending the use of oil and gas. The heat wave that started more than a week ago has been hotter and longer than any other in the state, and it put unprecedented strain on power supplies. That prompted Newsom to plead with people to use less power to avoid rolling blackouts — a practice that involves cutting some people's power to save energy so the lights can stay on for everyone else. The effort worked, but meeting the state's heightened energy demand also required activating generators fueled by natural gas, which is still a major part of the state’s power picture. The Democratic governor's calls for conservation also drew criticism about new state policies governing electric vehicles and other measures that will only increase energy demand. Newsom, speaking to reporters Wednesday, said the “pretty extreme" circumstances required the state to turn to more natural gas as a backup supply. “We all want to accelerate the elimination of the gas, but it's a sober reminder of reality," he said. Tuesday’s demand for 52,000 megawatts set a record, as triple-digit temperatures blanketed much of the state. Sacramento hit a record high of 116 degrees (47 degrees Celsius), and normally cooler places like San Francisco and San Diego also reached sizzling temperatures. Demand will only climb in the years ahead. By 2045, when the state is mandated to get all of its electricity from non-carbon or renewable sources, demand is expected to be as high as 78,000 megawatts due to more electric home appliances and cars on the road, according California Energy Commission estimates. To meet that demand, both the government and major utilities like Pacific Gas & Electric are working to scale up renewable sources such as solar and wind power, as well as large-scale batteries that can store that power for use at night. The California Public Utilities Commission last year ordered utilities to procure enough additional power for 2.5 million homes by 2026. Newsom just signed legislation aimed at keeping the state's last nuclear plant open for five years beyond its planned 2025 closure, and he suggested Wednesday that the plant could run even longer if needed. The sun is typically the state's biggest power source during the day. But as the hot weather arrived, natural gas surpassed renewables for more time over the past week, according to the California Independent System Operator, which is responsible for managing and maintaining reliability on the state's power grid. Gas was the primary energy source all day on Tuesday — the expected peak of the brutal temperatures. Meanwhile, on Monday the state for the first time turned on four gas-powered generators to add more supply, enough to power 120,000 homes. It planned to rely on some diesel-powered generators as well. But some of the state's fossil-fuel plants have their own reliability problems. Several power plants, including aging gas-fired ones along California's coast, partially broke down or produced less energy than planned, according to the ISO. Four of the plants, which suck up ocean water to cool down their equipment, were slated to close in 2020, but the state has continually extended their lives to help stabilize the power supply. They now plan to stay open until at least 2023, but they could last even longer under legislation Newsom signed in June. If the state wants to keep the old coastal gas-powered plants online beyond 2023, it needs to give the companies that own them more certainty about the future so they can decide whether to spend money to maintain them, said Siva Gunda, vice chairman of the California Energy Commission, the state’s energy planning agency. “Everything has to be moved forward at full throttle" with the “ambitious aim" that cleaner energy sources make up most of the state's power reserves, he said. The intensity of the heat wave only emphasizes the need for California to move away from fossil fuels as quickly as possible, he said. The grid challenges also provided plenty of fodder for Newsom's political critics, who have argued that Democrats' policies to move away from oil and gas don't add up. The state recently adopted new regulations aimed at ending the sale of most new gas-powered cars in the state by 2035. But during the heat wave, officials also urged people not to charge cars or use other large appliances at night. The state has not banned car charging, but instead urged people to do so during the day. “Gavin Newsom — You have to buy an electric car. Also Gavin Newsom — But you can’t charge it," Republican state Sen. Melissa Melendez tweeted Tuesday evening after the state sent out an emergency wireless alert urging people to reduce power use. Environmental groups say planning failures led California to rely on natural gas — and even ramp up its use — during the heat wave. The state needs to set clearer goals and benchmarks to meet its clean energy targets and ensure that fossil fuels aren't used as a backup, said Ari Eisenstadt, campaign manager for Regenerate California, a campaign aimed at ending fossil fuel use in the state. “Folks have been talking about natural gas as a bridge for decades," he said. “And if it were truly a bridge, we would have crossed it by now." ___ Associated Press journalist Michael R. Blood contributed reporting from Beverly Hills, Calif.	2022-09-08T04:33:13+00:00	wsls.com	https://www.wsls.com/news/national/2022/09/07/heat-wave-puts-california-in-fossil-fuel-conundrum/
A few thundershowers have developed this morning across northeast SD. We spotted this one on our Gregory camera looking to the east. The lightning was interesting to see as well before dawn. This area is the first of what will become a more active weather pattern the next few days. We are finally getting warmer, with highs yesterday into the 70s and lower 80s across KELOLAND. Futurecast shows temperatures warming nicely this afternoon with highs into the 70s and lower 80s. We expect a 20% chance of rain around Sioux Falls late this afternoon. More of these “scattered” showers and thunderstorms will rumble along and south of I-90 overnight. The rain chances will then regroup tomorrow afternoon and evening, starting in far southern and western KELOLAND. We expect the best chance of rain to pull into KELOLAND late Friday night into Saturday morning. Once that system moves north, we’ll watch for more scattered rain again for Sunday. Increasing dew points will help the rain chances ahead for KELOLAND. The numbers above 55 represent some of the highest humidity values so far this season. The odds of decent rain look good into early next week. The chances of 1″ or more are at the 70 to 80 percent level in the areas shaded in orange on the map below. Don’t worry about frost or freeze weather again anytime soon. We’ll don’t see that being an issue for the next 7 days. Statically speaking, our average last frost date in the Sioux Falls area is around May 10th. Here are the details of the forecast.	2023-05-04T13:04:56+00:00	keloland.com	https://www.keloland.com/top-stories/shower-and-thunderstorm-chances-ahead-for-keloland/
MONTREAL, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mews, a leader in hospitality technology and cloud-based property management systems (PMS), today is announcing the acquisition of Hotello, the Montreal-headquartered cloud PMS solution for hotel properties. The acquisition further strengthens the growth strategy for Mews in North America, and more specifically the Canadian market and the company's commitment to delivering technology that simplifies and automates operations for modern hoteliers and their guests. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. "The PMS category continues to experience remarkable innovation and growth," said Richard Valtr, founder of Mews. "Hotello has everything we're looking for in an acquisition: great people, great customers and a passion for hotel technology. This partnership also represents a further investment in the North American markets where we continue seeing strong adoption of cloud and autonomous technologies, and hospitality brands looking for solutions that will serve them long into the future. I'm delighted to bring Hotello into the Mews family," he said. Founded in 2001, the PMS Hotello is focused on delivering exceptional user experience and unlimited integrations. Its technology stack is focused on seamless communication between systems, people and environments to make user and customer experiences simple, efficient and exceptional. Hotello has approximately 500+ customers in Canada and the United States and a team with deep experience in technology enablement for hotel operations. "When I first met with Mews I could tell our visions for the future of hospitality were aligned," said Anaïs Berzi, CEO. "This is an incredibly exciting moment for the team, our customers, and the future of hospitality. We had a number of offers but Mews has a proven track record of pushing the boundaries of innovation in this space and has successfully integrated other teams and products like Hotello. We're really looking forward to what the future holds." The Hotello acquisition comes on the heels of Mews having strong growth and momentum throughout 2022. Before Hotello joining Mews, Mews had surpassed 400,000 beds in operation across 3,500 customers with US$2.8 billion processed via Mews Payments, and the Mews Hospitality Cloud boasts more than 70,000 active monthly users. This is only set to grow with the addition of Hotello. The acquisition was helmed by Mews Ventures, the company's venture and investment arm. Mews Ventures was launched to accelerate the technological transformation of the hospitality industry. The Hotello acquisition represents the 6th acquisition for Mews Ventures, with previous acquired companies including Planet Winner (2019), Base7Booking (2020), Hotel Perfect (2021), Cenium (2022) and Bizzon (2022). To learn more the Mews Hospitality Cloud, visit https://www.mews.com/en/products. To learn more about Mews Ventures, visit https://www.mews.com/ventures. About Mews Mews is a leading platform for the new era of hospitality. Over 3,500 properties in 80 countries are powered by Mews. The Mews Hospitality Cloud is designed to streamline operations for modern hoteliers, transform the guest experience and create more profitable businesses. Customers include Accor, Generator-Freehand, Nordic Choice Hotels, The Social Hub, Life House and Les Airelles. Mews has been named the World's Best Independent Hotel PMS Provider by World Travel Tech Awards (2022) and won Best Place to Work in Hotel Tech (2021, 2022) from Hotel Tech Report. The company has offices in Europe, the United States and Australia. Media Contacts George Barker, Director of Communications View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mews	2023-04-13T15:30:14+00:00	wlox.com	https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2023/04/13/mews-acquires-canadian-based-hotello-expand-north-america-operations/
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District 228 students receive national recognition More than 20 Bremen High School District 228 students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. Oak Forest High School’s Karla Pintor, Kathrine Zavala, Luana Porto, Mia Nutile and Nathan Powers earned a National Hispanic Recognition Award. Student Abdulgafahr Lawal earned a National African American Recognition Award. Bremen High School’s Michael Julien and Talea Carter were selected for the National African American Recognition Award. Celeste Cisneros, Gerardo Mondragon, Noe Rangel and RJ Castaneda were selected for the National Hispanic Recognition Award. Tinley Park High School’s Anthony Andrews, Carl Penson, Dinah Hall, Gerges Ibrahim and Oneil Tucker received National African American Recognition Awards. Students Charlotte Feliz and Julian Rosiles received National Hispanic Recognition Awards. Hillcrest High School’s Layla Alexander and Jeremiah Hall both received National African American Recognition Awards. “This recognition means so much to me, considering the amount of effort I’ve put toward AP over the last few years,” Hall said. “I am extremely honored and appreciate every bit of recognition from the College Board. I’m planning on going to college next fall, so I know these opportunities will make my academic transition smoother.” Students will receive their awards in time to include them on their college and scholarship applications. Evergreen Park recognizes AP scholars Daily Southtown The College Board recognized 37 current Evergreen Park Community High School students and graduates as AP Scholars. Students who received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams (AP Scholars) are 2022 graduates Dane Bik, Caroline Duffy, Jacob Dwyer, Julian Flannigan, Natalie Galindo, Soriya Holloway, Tyler Kirts, Yuliana Lopez, Zachary Meyer, Cristina Ocampo, Cathleen Rech, Connor Rinearson, Madelyn Schaffrath, Leah Thomas and Annel Valencia; current seniors Leo Cassidy, Katharine Downey-McGurk, Brendan Farrell, Noah Flores, Jamia Head, and Kaitlyn Higgins; current juniors Theresa Brady, Matthew Dever, Owen Doogan, Michael Joyce, Kai Odom, Andrew Perez, Rachel Thomas, Jack VonBank and Taylor Yeaman. Students who received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more on those exams (AP Scholar with Honor) are 2022 graduates April Kirtz, Isabella Martinez and Denisa Neda; and current senior Helen Joyce. The students who received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more on these exams (AP Scholar with Distinction) is 2022 graduates John Bledsoe, Thomas Gricus and Meghan Valentino. Carthage College summer graduates list Oak Forest: Caroline Lilly; Oak Lawn: Nicholas Chimera Marquette University summer graduates list Flossmoor: Sikira Bello; Glenwood: Toko Nzilani Big South Conference 2021-22 presidential honor roll list Oak Lawn: Grace Green (Radford University, women’s volleyball) Send news to communitynews@southtownstar.com.	2022-09-27T21:07:35+00:00	chicagotribune.com	https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-southtowners-st-0929-20220927-asfo34z7dvfn5i2rcwej2sqgku-story.html
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate LONDON (AP) — Protesters in Halloween costumes marched in cities around Britain on Saturday to demand more affordable child care. The March of the Mummies was called to demand reforms to U.K. rules on childcare, parental leave and flexible working that organizers say keep many parents – mostly mothers – from returning to the workforce. Demonstrations were held in cities including Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow and Belfast. Hundreds of demonstrators marched from London’s Trafalgar Square to Parliament, including families with children wearing bandages, vampire costumes and witches’ hats. Among the placards and banners were signs saying “Raising children is not a side hustle” and “When it’s cheaper to stay at home than work, then the system is run by a jerk.” Britain has the among the highest childcare costs among 38 developed countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. “We’ve got a cost-of-living crisis and an economy that isn’t growing. You can’t solve either of those challenges without investing in child care,” said opposition Labour Party lawmaker Stella Creasy, who attended the London march. “For me, investing in child care pays off because the more women – and it is mainly women being penalized by this – can work, the more families can make choices that work for them,” she said.	2022-10-29T17:13:28+00:00	lmtonline.com	https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Halloween-themed-March-of-the-Mummies-seeks-17543565.php
LUZIRA, Uganda (AP) — Flowering plants rise as if by magic from Lake Victoria onto a wooden boat, giving it a leafy ambiance that enchants many visitors. The initial attraction becomes more compelling when tourists to Uganda learn that the greenery emerges from an innovative recycling project which uses thousands of dirt-encrusted plastic bottles to anchor the boat. Former tour guide James Kateeba started building the boat in 2017 in response to the tons of plastic waste he saw in the lake after heavy rains. He realized the vessel could serve as an example of a sustainable business on the shores of Lake Victoria: a floating restaurant and bar that could be unmoored to drift for pleasure. Many who come to relax here in Luzira, a lakeside suburb of Uganda’s capital, Kampala, know nothing of the boat’s backstory. Kateeba insists it’s first and foremost “a conservation effort,” one man’s attempt to protect one of Africa’s great lakes from degradation. Lake Victoria is the world’s second-largest freshwater lake and spans three countries. Yet it is plagued by runoff waste and other pollution, sand mining and a decline in water levels due in part to climate change. Layers of plastic waste float near some beaches during the rainy season, a visible sign of the pollution that’s a worry for fishing communities heavily dependent on the lake. “The fact that we had a problem of pollution as a country … I decided to design something out of the ordinary,” Kateeba said, surveying the lake horizon tinged with a green substance that indicates contaminants from a nearby brewery. He started by asking fishermen from nearby landing sites to collect plastic bottles for a small fee. He received more than 10 tons of bottles within six months. Batches were tied up in fishing nets and daubed with solid dirt, creating the firm bases upon which the boat is moored and that are also fertile ground for climbing tropical plants. Today, the boat, marketed as the Floating Island, can comfortably serve 100 visitors at a time, Kateeba said. “This is morning glory,” he said proudly, caressing a vibrant flowering vine one recent afternoon as he prepared to unmoor the boat for the enjoyment of his customers. Elsewhere on the boat, a group of TikToking teenagers danced. Upstairs, a carpenter was building a new wooden sun deck. Jaro Matusiewicz, a businessman visiting from Greece, said he had “never seen a place like this,” praising the boat’s “accommodative” atmosphere as he dug into fish and chips. “This is a very good idea,” he said. “If he’s collecting the bottles and using them, it’s fantastic! … You are not only cleaning the environment but also providing something unique, very unique.” A similar project was launched in 2018 on the beaches of Kenya, where a small boat, known as the Flipflopi, was built entirely from recycled plastic that once littered sandy shores and towns along the Indian Ocean. In 2021 the Flipflopi went on a voyage on Lake Victoria “to raise awareness of the pollution plaguing the region’s most critical freshwater ecosystem, ” according to the United Nations Environment Programme. Kateeba said he hopes his boat is exemplary. “I am sure, with some bit of experience that we gain from this, we should be able to encourage other people to design things,” he said. “Other methods, not necessarily this type … of trying to deal with plastic pollution on Lake Victoria.”	2023-03-05T22:37:13+00:00	wjhl.com	https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/recycling-lake-litter-ugandan-makes-innovative-tourist-boat/
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