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Denver is repurposing one of its main municipal buildings into an overnight shelter as the city scrambles to find warm places for people to stay during a historic, subzero cold snap.
The Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave, opened at 3 p.m. Thursday as a 24-hour warming center for up to 100 people, the city said in a news release. Chairs and blankets will be available, but not cots.
The building will be closed for city operations through the weekend.
The city previously opened the Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St., and the Downtown Denver YMCA, 25 E 16th Ave. as 24-hour warming shelters.
Weapons — including knives and firearms — are prohibited in the warming centers, as are alcohol, drugs, scooters, bicycles and skateboards.
The Coliseum shelter, designed to support 225 people, had more than 350 on Wednesday night, said Jill Lis, a Denver city spokesperson. Some of the individuals moved to the YMCA on Thursday, which can fit 100 people.
Anyone who needs transportation to the warming centers can catch a shuttle from St. Francis Center and the Lawrence Street Community Center between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Denver recreation centers and libraries will be open during regular hours for people who need somewhere to warm up. Those locations be found here.
Temperatures plummeted rapidly Wednesday afternoon from the 50s to the single digits. Wind chills were reported as low as -54 in some parts of Colorado on Thursday, with experts warning that even a few minutes outside with exposed skin could lead to frostbite.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a low of -16 on Thursday night.
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2022-12-23T00:22:47+00:00
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https://www.denverpost.com/2022/12/22/wellington-webb-building-warming-shelter-denver/
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dayton Metro Library is holding several informative sessions to prepare students and their families for the college process.
Multiple events will be held for prospective high school students and their families looking to further their education into college.
January FAFSA Sessions
On Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Trotwood Branch Library, a session will be held to answer questions about college and career options, plus assistance with completing the FAFSA form.
An additional session will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Southeast Branch Library.
Computers will be available for use at the events.
Paying for College
Three events will take place in January and February for students and families to hear from a Sinclair Community College Admission team member.
- Miamisburg Branch – Tuesday, Jan. 31
- Northmont Branch – Tuesday, Feb. 7
- Main Branch – Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the First Floor Conference Room
The informative sessions on paying for college will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the three branches of the libraries.
ACT/SAT Practice Tests
Students that are interested in taking a practice test for either the ACT or SAT will be given three opportunities in January and February:
- Southeast Branch – Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Northmont Branch – Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Kettering-Moraine Branch – Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The practice tests will not include the essay portion of the test. Registration is required for the practice test events.
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2023-01-12T21:05:14+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/dont-miss/college-bound-dayton-metro-library-providing-informative-sessions-practice-tests/
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Croft streamlines the H-2A process, saving farms, their H-2A agents and recruiters, and workers time, money, and hassle
INDIANAPOLIS, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Croft Technology, Inc., the agribusiness workforce platform backed by Purdue University DIAL Ventures and High Alpha Innovation, has onboarded its first H-2A workers in Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, and Indiana. In 2023, Croft will eliminate paperwork and manual H-2A processes, while increasing worker success, to help labor-intensive farms increase profit across the country.
Labor takes up to 40% of a specialty crop farm's operating budget, and this number is only increasing. Today, over 12,000 farms in the U.S. rely on the H-2A visa program to fill labor gaps. Croft digitizes worker data and automates onboarding steps and labor management workflows, leading to decreased back-office costs, faster worker ramp-up, and more accurate records for automated form filing and audits.
"Croft's subscription-based online software is easy for our workers and staff to understand and use. There's no more waiting around to fill out forms or lines of workers," said Courtney Hamilton Griffin, Director of Operational Support, Southern Valley Fruit & Vegetable, Inc.
Next up, Croft is adding functionality that helps workers connect with jobs that will increase their success. The resulting productivity gains will have a significant impact on worker satisfaction leading to profitability, enabling farmers to do more with fewer resources.
"Helping H-2A farms and their partners digitally collaborate to streamline labor processes is just the start. Once workers onboard in Croft, we can set them up for success with the right jobs and crews," said Scott Prince, CEO, Croft. "Croft is helping growers and their partners reach their profit margin goals."
Croft's innovative platform has far-reaching implications for the agricultural ecosystem. Employers, their H-2A agents and recruiters, and workers will benefit from digitally collaborating for the first time for more efficient and cost-effective hiring workflows. Longer term, the move towards digitization enables farmers with actionable business intelligence, providing them with valuable real-time data and insights to make faster strategic decisions about their operations.
About Croft
Croft's Agribusiness Workforce Platform unlocks substantial savings and value for labor-intensive farms and their back office partners by streamlining seasonal H-2A labor processes to set up a more successful and delighted workforce. Learn more about Croft at withcroft.com.
CONTACT: Scott Prince, info@withcroft.com
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2023-05-19T20:15:00+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2023/05/19/croft-defines-future-agriculture-work-with-launch-its-workforce-management-platform/
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An outcry on social media has centered around a preliminary match with Chinese women's volleyball players facing Iran at the Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup for Women at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig, Philippines, on Thursday. But, the upset wasn't about the game. It was about the N95 masks
Many on Chinese social media expressed their frustration with China's zero-COVID-19 policy and took major issue with players having to wear masks while competing in a physically intense sport.
China's Volleyball Association issues an apology after the match, according to the BBC, blaming the decision to have the players wear N-95 masks on "lack of experience."
Social media outrage centered around the view that China's mask mandate has gone too far. One person commented, in a statement that has been translated into English, "Our leaders are... taking things too far - it's as simple as that," the BBC reported.
As the South China Morning Post reported, the Chinese players lost their first set against Iran, but won the next three after taking off the masks, completing a 3-1 victory.
Another user wrote, in a translated comment on Weibo, “Wearing a mask in the first game and losing, it seems that the lack of oxygen is indeed not good,” they said. “In the second game, three players also wore masks when they fell behind. After a technical timeout, all the players took off their masks."
“The next three games in a row, China won. Therefore, we should not wear it in the next competition. Not only will players not be able to exert their full strength, but it will also affect the cardiopulmonary function of the athletes,” the user said.
The South China Morning Post reported that some social media users said they saw the U.S. and Brazilian women's volleyball teams wear masks before during competitions, which reportedly brought on the ire of other users.
In a statement, the Chinese Volleyball Association said that the team organizer learned of possible COVID-19 infected players before the match on other teams and reportedly claimed symptoms had been witnessed among the Chinese team.
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2022-08-26T20:43:12+00:00
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kgun9.com
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https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/chinese-womens-volleyball-players-in-n95-masks-causes-uproar-on-social-media
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Bomb rocks avenue in heart of Istanbul; 6 dead, dozens hurt
ISTANBUL (AP) — Authorities say a bomb has exploded on a major pedestrian avenue in the heart of Istanbul, killing six people and wounding several dozen. Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene on Istiklal Avenue. That's a popular thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants that leads to the iconic Taksim Square. In one video posted online, a loud bang could be heard and a flash seen as pedestrians turned and ran away. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Sunday's blast a “treacherous attack” and said its perpetrators would be punished. Authorities said six people were killed and another 81 were wounded.
Democrats keep Senate majority as GOP push falters in Nevada
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats will keep control of the Senate, repelling Republican efforts to retake the chamber and making it harder to thwart President Joe Biden’s agenda. The fate of the House is still uncertain as the GOP struggles to pull together a slim majority there. Catherine Cortez Masto’s victory Saturday in Nevada gives Democrats the 50 seats they need to keep the Senate. Her win reflects the surprising strength of Democrats across the U.S. this year. Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer says the American people have rejected “the anti-democratic, authoritarian, nasty and divisive direction” of Republicans who were promoted by Donald Trump. Biden says, “I feel good.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Heading into this year’s midterms, voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states triggered by false claims surrounding the 2020 election might jeopardize access to the ballot box for many voters. Those worries did not appear to come true. There have been no widespread reports of voters being turned away at the polls. And turnout, while down from the last midterm cycle four years ago, appeared robust in Georgia, a state with hotly competitive contests for governor and U.S. Senate. The lack of broad disenfranchisement isn’t necessarily a sign that everyone who wanted to vote could; there’s no good way to tell why certain voters didn’t cast a ballot.
Kherson celebrates Russian exit yet faces huge rebuilding
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of Kherson are celebrating for a third straight day the end of Russia’s eight-month occupation of the southern Ukrainian city. Yet even as they rejoice, authorities are taking stock of the huge extent of the damage left behind by the Kremlin’s retreating forces. A jubilant crowd gathered in Kherson’s main square Sunday, despite the distant thumps of artillery fire that could be heard as Ukrainian forces pressed on to push out Moscow’s invasion force. Kherson, however, still lacks electricity and running water and has shortages of food and medicine. Residents said Russian troops plundered the city, carting away loot as they withdrew last week.
Kherson Diary: No power, no water but the joy just flows
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Where just last week there was fear in Kherson, now there is an abundance of joy. That emotion is bursting out even though there is no power, no water and barely any cellphone coverage in the southern Ukrainian city that was liberated in the last few days. Life promises to be tough for weeks to come, as winter bites down. Russia’s poisoned parting gifts were destroying key infrastructure and seeding deadly booby traps. Still, at least hope and happiness are back, which will more than do for now. In scenes reminiscent of cities liberated by Allied forces in World War II, Kherson residents are pouring into the city’s central square, honking car horns, dancing, weeping and hugging.
6 killed after vintage aircraft collide at Dallas air show
DALLAS (AP) — Authorities say six people were killed in a collision between two vintage military aircraft at a Dallas air show. The collision happened Saturday afternoon at the Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Dallas show at the Dallas Executive Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration says a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed. Videos on social media show two aircraft colliding before they both rapidly descend, causing a large fire and plumes of black smoke to billow into the sky. Citing the Dallas County medical examiner, county Judge Clay Jenkins tweeted Sunday that six people were killed and authorities are continuing work to identify the victims.
Biden-Xi summit: What Biden wants, what Xi wants
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — When U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with China's Xi Jinping on Monday, don't expect concessions from the U.S. side. There will be no real deliverables, which is government-speak for specific achievements. Don’t expect a cheery joint statement, either. Instead, the two leaders will be circling each other to game out how to manage a relationship that the U.S. has determined poses the biggest economic and military threat. At the same time, U.S. officials have repeatedly stressed that they see the two countries’ interactions as one of competition — and that they want to avoid conflict.
Sandy Hook memorial opens nearly 10 years after 26 killed
NEWTOWN, Ct. (AP) — A memorial to the 20 first graders and six educators killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has opened to the public, a month before the 10th anniversary of the massacre. No ceremony was planned Sunday at the site a short distance from the school. It has become a custom in Newtown on anniversaries and other remembrances of the shooting to mark them with quiet reflection. Relatives of the victims were given a private tour of the grounds on Saturday. Paths at the memorial lead to a water feature with a sycamore tree in the middle and the victims’ names engraved on the top of a surrounding supporting wall.
Artemisia Gentileschi's 1616 nude to be digitally unveiled
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Restorers in the Italian city of Florence have begun a six-month project to clean and digitally unveil a long-censored nude by Artemisia Gentileschi. Gentileschi is one of the most prominent women in the history of Italian art. She is riding a wave of renewed popularity in the #MeToo era. Her painting, the “Allegory of Inclination,” features a life-size female nude, believed to be a self-portrait, that was covered by swirling veils and drapery some 70 years after Gentileschi painted it in 1616. Restorers won't be able to remove the cover-up strokes due to the risk of damaging the painting underneath. But they will instead produce a digital version of the original, which will be on display beginning next September.
‘Black Panther' sequel scores 2nd biggest debut of 2022
The box office roared back to life with the long-awaited release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The Marvel sequel earned $180 million in ticket sales from more than 4,396 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to estimates from The Walt Disney Co. on Sunday, making it the second biggest opening of the year behind “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” Overseas, it brought in an additional $150 million from 50 territories, bringing its worldwide total to $330 million. Second place went to the DC superhero “Black Adam,” with $8.6 million. “Ticket to Paradise” landed in third with $6.1 million.
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2022-11-13T18:21:43+00:00
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wcfcourier.com
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https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/ap-news-summary-at-12-49-p-m-est/article_e8a05d4d-e877-55bf-99f4-63dbc94e7b97.html
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LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. (AP) _ Steven Madden Ltd. (SHOO) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $74.5 million.
On a per-share basis, the Long Island City, New York-based company said it had net income of 94 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 92 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 48 cents per share.
The footwear and accessories retailer posted revenue of $559.7 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $462.7 million.
Steven Madden expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.90 to $3 per share.
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2022-04-27T12:06:02+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Steven-Madden-Q1-Earnings-Snapshot-17129935.php
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Amazon to buy vacuum maker iRobot for roughly $1.7B
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon on Friday announced it has agreed to acquire the vacuum cleaner maker iRobot for approximately $1.7 billion, scooping up another company to add to its collection of smart home appliances amid broader concerns about the company’s market power.
iRobot sells its products worldwide and is most famous for the circular-shaped Roomba vacuum, which would join voice assistant Alexa, the Astro robot and Ring security cameras in the list of smart home features offered by the Seattle-based e-commerce and tech giant.
Amazon said it will acquire iRobot for $61 per share in an all-cash transaction that will include iRobot’s net debt. The company has total current debt of approximately $332.1 million as of July 2. The deal is subject to approval by shareholders and regulators. Upon completion, iRobot’s CEO, Colin Angle, will remain in his position.
Also on Friday, iRobot reported its quarterly results. Revenue plunged 30% on order reductions and delays, and the company announced it was laying off 10% of its workforce.
iRobot shares rose 19% in morning trading. Amazon’s were down 1.4%.
Founded in 1990 by a trio of Massachusetts Institute of Technology roboticists, including Angle, iRobot’s early ventures led to rovers that could perform military and disaster-relief tasks in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The profits from defense contracts allowed iRobot to experiment with a variety of other robots, producing some duds and one huge commercial success: the first Roomba, introduced in 2002, which pioneered the market for automated vacuum cleaners.
The company spun off its defense robotics division in 2016 to become almost exclusively a seller of vacuums and some other home robots, such as the Braava robotic mop. It planned to launch a robotic lawn mower in 2020 but backed off, citing problems tied to the pandemic.
The purchase of iRobot is Amazon’s fourth-largest acquisition, led by its $13.7 billion deal to buy Whole Foods in 2017.
The deal comes as anti-monopoly advocates continue to raise concerns about Amazon’s increasing dominance. Last month, Amazon said it would buy the primary care provider One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion, a move that expanded its reach further into health care.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., who heads the Senate Judiciary antitrust panel, has urged the the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the acquisition, in the mold of other critics who’ve called on regulators to block the purchase over concerns about the company’s past conduct and potential implications for consumers’ health data.” Regulators also have discretion to challenge Amazon’s $8.5 billion buyout of Hollywood studio MGM, which was completed earlier this year.
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AP technology writer Matt O’Brien contributed to this report from Providence, Rhode Island.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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2022-08-05T14:45:24+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/2022/08/05/amazon-buy-vacuum-maker-irobot-166b/
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Therapist KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning, has developed a framework for keeping up with house cleaning without feeling overwhelmed.
Marielle Segarra is a reporter and the host of NPR's Life Kit, the award-winning podcast and radio show that shares trustworthy, nonjudgmental tips that help listeners navigate their lives.
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2023-05-20T22:38:43+00:00
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wbfo.org
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https://www.wbfo.org/2023-05-20/how-to-clean-when-you-dont-have-the-energy
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Popeyes to sell chicken for 59 cents in honor of 50th anniversary
Published: Jun. 10, 2022 at 2:38 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(WEWS) – Take a trip back to 1972 this Sunday as Popeyes celebrates 50 years.
The fast-food chain is selling two pieces of its bone-in-chicken for just 59 cents – the same price it sold for when it opened.
The deal will last for a week starting June 12, the official anniversary, and comes with a $5 order minimum.
The chicken chain plans to announce more celebration deals as the month continues.
Copyright 2022 WEWS via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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2022-06-10T20:06:35+00:00
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foxcarolina.com
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https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/06/10/popeyes-sell-chicken-59-cents-honor-50th-anniversary/
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3rd body found at Lake Mead due to low water levels, officials say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – More human remains have been found at Lake Mead in Nevada, marking the third body found there in the past few months.
Rangers with the National Park Service said a witness alerted them Monday afternoon to remains spotted at Swim Beach in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
The Clark County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death.
Because of low water levels, discoveries like this have become more common.
The first body was found in May inside a barrel that washed up from the receding lake. Officials believe the body is that of a murder victim from the 1970s or 1980s.
Days later, a second body was found, but officials believe no foul play was involved.
Copyright 2022 KVVU via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2022-07-26T15:35:07+00:00
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foxcarolina.com
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https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/07/26/3rd-body-found-lake-mead-due-low-water-levels-officials-say/
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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Daytime Tri-Cities is celebrating all things Greeneville during its 15 years celebration.
Jann Mirkov with Main Street Greeneville joined Amy Lynn live to talk about Lyrics on the Lawn, which is celebrating 10 years of free local concerts.
Lyrics on the Lawn takes place each Thursday in July from 7-9 p.m. in downtown Greeneville at the Dickson-Williams Mansion.
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2023-05-19T19:52:26+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/daytime-tri-cities/lyrics-on-the-lawn-marks-10-years-of-free-concerts/
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South Florida will be feeling the heat Thursday, but some relief could be coming this weekend thanks to a return of wet weather.
Saharan dust in the air will keep us hazy once again on your Thursday and rain chances will remain low too. Look for a 10% chance of rain at best with highs in the low 90s and feels like temperatures once again above 100.
You'll appreciate the beach breeze this afternoon - anything to get the air moving.
Stay informed about local news and weather during the hurricane season. Get the NBC 6 South Florida app for iOS or Android and pick your alerts.
The haze will start kicking out Friday and storm chances will rise to about 30-40% Friday and Saturday and dip again to 20-30% Sunday. Not too bad for the rainy season. Highs once again will hit 90-91 degrees.
Rain chances stay low next week, on the order of about 20-30%.
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2022-07-28T10:40:57+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/hot-humid-thursday-in-south-florida-before-wet-weather-returns-this-weekend/2822215/
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How to Watch the Dodgers vs. White Sox Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for June 14
Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers square off against Luis Robert and the Chicago White Sox at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, at 10:10 PM ET.
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Dodgers vs. White Sox Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info:
- Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Dodger Stadium
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Dodgers Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the league with 115 total home runs, averaging 1.7 per game.
- Los Angeles ranks third in baseball, slugging .461.
- The Dodgers' .243 batting average ranks 19th in MLB.
- Los Angeles has the No. 3 offense in MLB play, scoring 5.6 runs per game (372 total runs).
- The Dodgers rank eighth in baseball with a .329 on-base percentage.
- The Dodgers' 8.8 strikeouts per game rank 19th in the majors.
- Los Angeles' pitching staff is 14th in MLB with a collective 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Los Angeles' 4.45 team ERA ranks 19th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Dodgers have the eighth-lowest WHIP in MLB (1.259).
White Sox Batting & Pitching Performance
- The White Sox have hit 70 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the league.
- Chicago is 25th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .383 this season.
- The White Sox have a team batting average of .235 this season, which ranks 22nd among MLB teams.
- Chicago has scored the 22nd-most runs in the majors this season with 280 (4.1 per game).
- The White Sox have an on-base percentage of .294 this season, which ranks 29th in the league.
- The White Sox rank 14th with an average of 8.5 strikeouts per game.
- Chicago strikes out 9.4 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, sixth-best in MLB.
- Chicago has the 24th-ranked ERA (4.59) in the majors this season.
- White Sox pitchers have a 1.351 WHIP this season, 21st in the majors.
Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher
- Clayton Kershaw (8-4) takes the mound for the Dodgers in his 14th start of the season. He has a 2.95 ERA in 76 1/3 innings pitched, with 93 strikeouts.
- The left-hander's most recent appearance was on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he tossed seven scoreless innings while allowing five hits.
- Kershaw is seeking his third quality start in a row.
- Kershaw is aiming for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the hill.
- He has made three appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
White Sox Probable Starting Pitcher
- The White Sox's Mike Clevinger (3-4) will make his 12th start of the season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees.
- In 11 starts this season, he's earned three quality starts.
- Clevinger has pitched five or more innings in seven straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 11 chances this season.
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2023-06-14T21:07:48+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/sports/betting/2023/06/14/dodgers-vs-white-sox-mlb-live-stream-tv/
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BEIJING (AP) — Renault SA and China’s Geely announced plans Tuesday for a jointly owned venture to produce gasoline-powered and hybrid powertrains, adding to a series of partnerships between global automakers to share soaring technology costs.
The venture will have 17 plants with annual production capacity of 5 million powertrains, five research and development centers on three continents and some 19,000 employees, the companies said. They gave no financial terms but said each partner will own half of the venture.
It will supply brands owned by or linked to Renault and Geely including Nissan, Mitsubishi, Volvo Cars, Renault, Dacia, Geely Auto, Lynk & Co. and Proton, the companies said. They said it might later supply third-party brands.
Global automakers have been forming partnerships over the past decade to share the multibillion-dollar development costs of electric vehicles and more efficient gasoline engines.
The Renault-Geely agreement will “enable the creation of a global leader in hybrid technologies to provide highly efficient advanced solutions for automakers around the world,” Eric Li, chairman of Geely Holding Group, said in a statement.
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2022-11-08T17:08:32+00:00
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kron4.com
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https://www.kron4.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-renault-chinas-geely-announced-powertrain-joint-venture/
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TULSA, Okla — Expect a nice and warm day going back to work after Memorial Day Weekend. Look for a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 80s Tuesday afternoon. There is a chance for a few isolated pop-up storms, but most of us will stay dry. No severe weather expected. Lows tonight will hold in the low/mid 60s.
A small chance of a few isolated pop-up storms stays with us Wednesday, then expect storm chances to increase toward the end of the week and into the weekend. Severe threat continues to look very low.
Temps will remain just above average to finish the week with highs in the mid/upper 80s. A slight drop in temperatures is expected over the weekend with highs returning to the low/mid 80s Saturday and Sunday.
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2023-05-30T09:53:18+00:00
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kjrh.com
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https://www.kjrh.com/weather/mostly-dry-but-cant-rule-out-a-pop-up-storm
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NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A 10-year-old boy was seriously injured Friday morning while playing with some kind of firework in North Miami Beach, authorities confirmed.
The accident was reported in the 17000 block of Northeast 21st Avenue.
Residents in the area told Local 10 News reporter Roy Ramos that they heard a loud explosion just after 8:30 a.m. followed by screams.
They then saw the boy, Darrian Guerro, bleeding from his hand.
Darrian’s grandfather was in tears after seeing his grandson’s injury.
“It was just almost like something exploded,” Ivana Higgs, who lives nearby, said. “The whole neighborhood kind of shook. It was a big bang.”
Higgs said she heard a witness’ screams just after the explosion.
“When I first heard it, I didn’t come outside until I heard screaming -- until I heard a woman screaming,” she said. “It gave me chills down my back.”
Neighbors, like Etudia Noel, said she ran outside to see the boy crying and calling for his mother.
“All the four fingers were cut and only the thumb was left,” she said.
The boy’s parents told Local 10 News that they weren’t home at the time of the explosion, but he was being watched by his grandparents.
“I go to work and they tell me my boy, his hand is the problem,” the boy’s father said.
His grandparents say the child was outside at the time and came running to them, seriously hurt.
“I saw his hand and he said, ‘Call my mom.’ And I said, ‘What did you do?’” the boy’s grandmother said in Spanish.
According to police, the boy suffered a serious hand injury and was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.
They said he is expected to survive his injuries.
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2023-01-06T17:38:39+00:00
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local10.com
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https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/01/06/boy-seriously-injured-while-playing-with-firework-in-north-miami-beach/
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Pelosi receives Communion in Vatican despite abortion stance
ROME (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis on Wednesday and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, witnesses said, despite her position in support of abortion rights.
Pelosi attended the morning Mass marking the feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul, during which Francis bestowed the woolen pallium stole on newly consecrated archbishops. She was seated in a VIP diplomatic section and received Communion along with the rest of the congregants, according to two people who witnessed the moment.
Pelosi’s home archbishop, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, has said he will no longer allow her to receive the sacrament in his archdiocese because of her support for abortion rights. Cordileone, a conservative, has said Pelosi must either repudiate her support for abortion or stop speaking publicly of her Catholic faith.
Pelosi has done neither. She called the recent Supreme Court ruling removing constitutional protections for abortion an “outrageous and heart-wrenching” decision that fulfils the Republican Party’s “dark and extreme goal of ripping away women’s right to make their own reproductive health decisions.”
And she has spoken openly of her Catholic faith, including at a diplomatic reception at the residence of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See on Tuesday evening marking Independence Day.
Speaking to a crowd of ambassadors, Vatican officials and other Rome-based Americans, Pelosi spoke about the Catholic virtues of faith, hope and charity and the important role they play in the U.S. Embassy’s mission.
“Faith is an important gift, not everyone has it but it is the path to so many other things,” she told the crowd.
Pelosi met with Francis on Wednesday before the Mass and received a blessing, according to one of the Mass attendees.
After the Mass, Pelosi visited the Sant’Egidio Community, a Catholic charity close to Francis where she met with refugees helped by the group. At an event to award the charity with $25,000 in State Department funding, Pelosi quoted St. Francis of Assisi about the need to preach the Gospel with actions, not just words.
“We had the pleasure of attending Mass this morning with His Holiness and many many many leaders of the church,” Pelosi said. “In the spirit of St. Francis, which is the name of His Holiness and my city of San Francisco, I thank you for preaching the Gospel, sometimes using words.”
While Francis presided over the Mass, he did not distribute Communion himself and Pelosi received the sacrament from one of the many priests who distributed it. From the time he was archbishop in Buenos Aires, Francis has rarely distributed Communion, precisely to prevent the sacrament from becoming politicized.
Last year, President Joe Biden, another Catholic who also supports abortion rights, said after meeting with Francis that the pontiff told him to continue receiving the sacrament. Biden later received Communion during a Mass in a Rome church that is under the authority of Francis as bishop of Rome.
Pelosi’s partaking of the sacrament inside the Vatican during a Mass presided over by the pope was even more significant, and a sign of Francis’ unwillingness to refuse the sacrament. Francis has described the Eucharist as “not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.”
Asked about some U.S. bishops who wanted to refuse Biden the sacrament, Francis told reporters during an airborne press conference in September that priests shouldn’t be politicians and condemn their flock but should be pastors who accompany the faithful with tenderness and compassion.
The Vatican has not ruled on the specific matter of Communion and politicians supporting abortion in a major teaching document, though the church’s in-house canon law says people in a situation of persistent sin shouldn’t be allowed to receive Communion. It has also issued guidelines for the behavior of Catholics in political life, exhorting them to uphold principles consistent with church doctrine.
The then-head of the Vatican’s doctrine office, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger — the future Pope Benedict XVI — told U.S. bishops in 2004 that priests “must” deny the sacrament if a politician goes to receive Communion despite an “obstinate persistence in manifest grave sin,” including the sin of consistently campaigning for permissive abortion laws.
Ratzinger wrote a confidential letter outlining the principles to U.S. bishops in response to their question about whether to deny Communion to John Kerry, who was the Democratic nominee for president. In the end the bishops ignored Ratzinger’s advice and voted instead for the policy currently in place allowing bishops to decide themselves whether to withhold it.
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2022-06-29T12:33:28+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/29/pelosi-receives-communion-vatican-despite-abortion-stance/
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ten Los Angeles students appear to have overdosed on cannabis edibles Thursday at their middle school in the San Fernando Valley, officials said.
The students, between 13 and 14 years old, were in mild to moderate distress at Van Nuys Middle School around 10:30 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. At least six were taken to hospitals.
LAFD Capt. Erik Scott say the overdoses were possibly from edible cannabis products and investigators are trying to determine whether all 10 students got the substances from the same source.
He said firefighters searched the campus to make sure there were no other ill students.
Crews were able to determine that the substance was not related to fentanyl, a highly addictive and potentially lethal drug, and paramedics did not administer the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone, officials said.
No other information was immediately available, and the Los Angeles Unified School District did not immediately return a request for comment.
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2022-12-01T22:55:33+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/10-Los-Angeles-students-appear-to-OD-on-cannabis-17624966.php
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A Unison Energy microgrid comprised of combined heat and power systems from 2G Energy Inc., withstands the winter storms that kept thousands of PSEG users in the dark for more than 30 hours.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As gusty winds, heavy rain, and frigid temperatures rolled into the Ronkonkoma area on Christmas Eve, many were left watching alerts of power outages and updates in their area, except for the local ShopRite that was able to stand resilient through the elements.
The ShopRite of Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, continued normal operations as the National Weather Service storm described as "once in a generation" began Thursday, December 22nd, and lasted throughout the weekend. Utilizing two 2G combined heat and power units owned and operated by Unison Energy, this location was able to evade massive inventory loss and create a support system for its community by keeping the doors open.
Charles Gallagher, owner of three ShopRite stores on Long Island, stated, "The day of the storm, I received several texts from PSEG Long Island about high winds, flooding, and to plan for long-duration outages. I deleted all of them and was able to rest easy, knowing our Unison microgrids would keep our stores open and power us through any utility outages during the storm."
Director of Marketing for Unison Energy, Leslie Meyer, stated "If power is lost, millions in dollars of inventory is at risk. Without the microgrid, the store would have had to scramble for dry ice and backup generators and to obtain fuel for the generators."
The Lake Ronkonkoma microgrid is comprised of two combined heat and power (CHP) systems (a 360 kW system & a 280 kW system) with a total generating capacity of 640 kW and on-site controls. These systems utilized 'island mode' for a continuous supply of electricity and heating/cooling as needed, without pulling from the grid. With this disconnection, the store no longer relied on the utility, relieving the grid of excess use and allowing the store to keep up with the peak time fluctuation to support the holiday shoppers.
"The microgrid's controls sensed that utility power was out and seamlessly put the microgrid in island mode," said Scott Fiveland, Vice President of Operations for Unison Energy.
Unison Energy owns and operates on-site microgrid solutions that provide our clients with energy resilience, significant cost savings, and a reduced carbon footprint. We design, build, own, operate, and maintain these systems through a long-term energy services agreement that requires no capital investment from our clients; the systems remain on our balance sheet and we bill our clients only for energy provided to the facility. For more information, please visit us at www.unisonenergy.com.
2G Energy is one of the leading international manufacturers of combined heat and power (CHP) systems for decentralized electricity and heat generation. 2G's product portfolio supports CHP projects with an electrical output of between 20 kW and 20MW for operation with natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen. 2G has its own combustion engine line with low fuel consumption, high availability, and optimized maintenance intervals. It is the world's first commercial 100 percent H2 capable system. 2G has installed several thousand CHP plants worldwide and supports our projects with best-in-class service and support.
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2023-01-11T15:55:26+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2023/01/11/combined-heat-power-microgrid-provides-resiliency-during-christmas-outages/
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A 12-year-old is charged with murder in the shooting of a Sonic restaurant employee in Texas last weekend, according to police.
Matthew Davis, 32, admonished Angel Gomez, 20, for being disorderly in the parking lot of the Keene, Texas, restaurant at about 9:40 p.m. last Saturday. A physical altercation ensued, then the juvenile suspect, who is unnamed because they are a minor, allegedly shot Davis multiple times from the back seat of Gomez's vehicle, the Keene Police Department said.
Davis was transported to the hospital, where he died.
The juvenile suspect's age was confirmed by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Gomez and the child – both from Fort Worth, about 28 miles from Keene – fled the area, but Gomez eventually returned to the scene. Law enforcement tracked and arrested the child in Rio Vista, about 14 miles south of Keene. Police confiscated several firearms from the minor.
Both Gomez and the boy are now in custody and being charged with murder, police said.
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2023-05-16T08:48:51+00:00
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https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2023-05-16/a-12-year-old-is-charged-with-murder-in-the-shooting-of-a-sonic-restaurant-employee
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A cargo ship docked at the East Coast’s biggest port smoldered for a third day and will likely burn for several more after the fire claimed the lives of two New Jersey firefighters, officials said Friday, acknowledging that they’ll be discussing how first responders are trained.
What caused the fire aboard the Grande Costa d’Avorio, an Italian-flagged vessel carrying cars and other goods, at port in Newark won’t be known until an investigation after the fire is out, according to Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant, the captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey.
A crew of 20 firefighters, salvage workers and a New York fire boat blasted jets of water onto the ship to contain the intense heat, which officials have said burned on the 10th through 12th levels at the rear of the ship. Flames occasionally flared from top level.
Crews described the difficulty controlling the blaze.
“Access is tough. The heat is extreme. It’s a steel box. So it’s a very complex situation,” said Gordon Lorenson of Donjon Marine, a salvage company assisting with the fire.
Fire crews have to pour enough water onto the vessel to douse the flames but too much could cause the ship to tilt, he said, so they then pump it off the ship. The vessel listed slightly to its right but was stable, according to Tom Wiker, president of Gallagher Marine Systems, which was representing the ship’s owner, the Grimaldi Group.
The Port Authority relies on local fire departments, like Newark’s, to assist with fires since it doesn’t have its own firefighting agency.
Authorities declined to answer whether firefighters should have gone into harm’s way to put the blaze out when no lives appeared to be at risk on the ship with 28 crew members.
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said the city has an agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey covering their response to fires and they continue to have conversations “today and going forward in terms of training.” He didn’t offer specifics about training.
Lorenson said shipboard fires are unique from one event to the next and can change.
“You can do all the training in the world and you’re going to find something you’ve never seen before,” he said.
Newark Fire Chief Rufus Jackson said Thursday that the department had trained on passenger-carrying ships before, but not the specific kind of cargo vessel they’re confronting now.
Killed in the blaze that started Wednesday night were Newark firefighters Augusto “Augie” Acabou and Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr., whom officials praised for their bravery. President Joe Biden called the families of the fallen firefighters to offer condolences, according to Michael Giunta, head of the firefighters union.
At a memorial Friday, the men were remembered by friends and family, speaking through tears.
Roger Terry, Brooks’ uncle, called his nephew “a real-life Superman” who had always wanted to be a firefighter. Brooks’ wife and two daughters sobbed as he was remembered.
Firefighter Michael Johnson of Ladder 4 said Brooks “loved his life, loved his kids. He loved the job more than anything. ”
Acabou’s cousin, Newark fire Capt. Carlos Henriquez, read a letter from his family about Acabou, calling their loss “unfathomable.”
Acabou’s “sense of honor was unparalleled. And he consistently exemplified this through his actions. Everything he did was about helping others, going above and beyond for those in need.”
Marine traffic trackers show the ship, which was was built in 2011, had arrived from the Port of Baltimore several days earlier. It was carrying more than 1,200 new and used cars, vans and trucks.
The fire broke out about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. About an hour later, there was a mayday call when two firefighters became trapped inside the ship. Rescue workers rescued Acabou from the ship before midnight and he was later taken a hospital, where he died Thursday morning. Brooks died early Thursday morning after he was recovered. Five other firefighters were injured.
Grimaldi Deep Sea said in a statement that the crew immediately activated on-board fire suppression procedures and the local firefighting service was alerted, triggering a prompt response that was crucial to containing and controlling the blaze. It also said that no electric cars nor hazardous cargo is on board, no fuel spills have been detected, and the stability of the ship was not been compromised.
The Grimaldi Group statement said the cause of the fire isn’t known, but it will investigate in cooperation with authorities.
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2023-07-07T18:32:37+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national/ap-fatal-fire-still-burns-on-cargo-ship-in-new-jersey-raising-questions-about-response-capability/
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Read up on some favorites
With so many exciting titles being published in 2023, it might be tough to keep up. Fortunately, our books expert, Ciera Pasturel, has the inside scoop on what’s worth adding to your nightstand.
As a collection development librarian at a large county library system, she’s responsible for selecting and purchasing many of the books for the library’s system. And needless to say, her list of what to buy for both herself and the library is getting longer by the day.
Here is her current list of the most-anticipated releases this year. Plus, you may be able to download them for free using Audible Plus with an active subscription.
Shop this article: “Age of Vice”, “I Have Some Questions for You” and “Romantic Comedy”.
Recent releases that are universally enjoyed
For fans of short stories
“The Faraway World: Stories” by Patricia Engel
Written by the author of “Infinite Country,” this magnificent collection of 10 short stories takes place across America with each story connected by themes of sacrifice and migration.
For the thriller-obsessed
“Age of Vice” by Deepti Kapoor
Set in contemporary India, “Age of Vice” is an action-packed thriller that concerns wealth, corruption and violence among a family loathed by some, loved by others and feared by everyone.
For the Royal Family fan
Flying off the shelves, Prince Harry’s “Spare” is one not to miss. Detailing his life since Princess Diana’s passing, he chronicles his own truth and dismantles the press’s perceptions of his journey. While excellent in print form, “Spare” is also a powerful read in its audio format, narrated by Prince Harry himself.
For fans of morally gray characters
“Liar, Dreamer, Thief” by Maria Dong
Maria Dong’s debut novel is a thrilling page-turner that explores the mental health of a young woman who uses her obsession with her co-worker as a coping mechanism.
New books by well-loved authors
For those looking for an epic saga
“Victory City” by Salman Rushdie
Written as a translation of an ancient saga, “Victory City” is a story of adventure, love and lore set in 14th-century southern India. This is acclaimed author Salman Rushdie’s 15th novel, which was completed before he was attacked onstage at the Chautauqua Festival.
For fans of literary fiction
“I Have Some Questions for You” by Rebecca Makkai
Rebecca Makkai, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award for her novel “The Great Believers,” investigates collective memory and a woman’s relationship with her past.
For the fantasy lover
“In the Lives of Puppets” by TJ Klune
For fans of “The Adventures of Pinocchio” and “WALL-E,” “In the Lives of Puppets” is a stand-alone fantasy novel that depicts a story of love, robots and life.
For individuals looking for a timely read
From the author of the highly acclaimed “Babel,” “Yellowface” concerns an aspiring white writer who witnesses the accidental death of her friend, literary star Athena Liu, and steals her manuscript to pass off as her own. “Yellowface” tackles issues revolving around racism and cultural appropriation in the publishing industry and the extinguishment of Asian-American voices in history.
Books for the romance-obsessed
For the weary romantic
“Romantic Comedy” by Curtis Sittenfeld
Curtis Sittenfeld’s novel tells the story of a writer for a comedy show who thinks she’s done with love — until she hits it off with the show’s famous musical guest. The book explores what it means to fall in love while also dismantling the social norms of romance that persist in the modern day.
For fans of second-chance romances
Abby Jimenez’s romance novels (“Part of Your World,” “The Friend Zone”) are a true delight. “Yours Truly” is a story of awful first impressions, second chances and the bliss of finding a perfect romantic match.
For those looking for a beach read
From New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry comes another stellar novel about a couple who pretends to be together despite breaking up months ago to not make waves on their annual weeklong trip with their friends.
For readers looking for a meet-cute
“The True Love Experiment” by Christina Lauren
Penned by the bestselling writing team of Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, their latest book follows Felicity “Fizzy” Chen, a romance novelist asked to be featured on a television series titled “The True Love Experiment” with the hope of perhaps finding the love she writes about.
New books by debut authors
For fans of a family saga
Inspired by real events from her own life, “Maame” is British author Jessica George’s dazzling literary debut. As a self-acknowledged late bloomer, Maddie is ready to experience the world beyond her mother’s grasp. Soon Maddie says yes to dating, pushing herself at work and going out with friends. But then tragedy strikes and Maddie is forced to face the reality of her split family in London and Ghana.
For readers looking for a thrill
“The Writing Retreat” by Julia Bartz
Written by first-time author Julia Bartz, “The Writing Retreat” is a psychological suspense novel about a young author whose writing retreat experience turns into a nightmare after discovering that one of the attendees is missing and the house she is staying in appears to be haunted.
For fans of female empowerment
Spanning five centuries and told by three women, “Weyward” is an addictive novel that explores magic, witchcraft and female empowerment.
For readers looking for a dynamic new voice
“What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez” by Claire Jimenez
This excellent debut novel tells the story of a Puerto Rican family living on Staten Island who finds their long-lost sister is likely alive and on a reality TV show.
Thrilling reads
For those looking for a classic thrill with an epic twist
“How to Sell a Haunted House” by Grady Hendrix
Louise has to get her parents’ house ready to sell after they pass away. But some houses do not want to be sold. Written by horror author Grady Hendrix, “How to Sell a Haunted House” is a frightening novel that takes the typical haunted house story and turns it on its head.
For readers looking to read a translated work in the thriller genre
“Our Share of Night” by Mariana Enríquez
Set both in Argentina’s present and past, “Our Share of Night” tells the story of a father and son saddened by the death of the mother and wife they loved. With their shared grief, they travel to her ancestral home, where they must confront the legacy that she left: a cult that performs unutterable acts in the quest for immortality.
For something to keep readers up at night
“She Is a Haunting” by Trang Thanh Tran
Main character Jade Nguyen arrives in Vietnam to visit her estranged father but quickly realizes that his house is anything but normal. Excellent for fans of “Mexican Gothic,” “She Is a Haunting” presents a broken family in a home set to destroy them.
For fans of locked-room mysteries
“The Golden Spoon” by Jessa Maxwell
For fans of “The Maid” and “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Golden Spoon” is a page-turning locked-room mystery where someone ends up dead on television’s popular baking competition show.
Books for younger readers
For middle school readers looking for an impactful story
From the author of the bestselling novel “Front Desk,” Kelly Yang’s newest work is about a young girl who leaves China to live with her parents and sister in the United States.
For those who love heartwarming stories and beautiful illustrations
“Remember” by Joy Harjo, illustrated by Michaela Goade
“Remember” is the picture book adaptation of the poem by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. This poem encourages readers of all ages to reflect on nature and their family heritage.
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2023-07-25T20:34:47+00:00
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kfor.com
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
119 AM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 AM CDT
FOR SOUTHERN HASKELL AND NORTHEASTERN JONES COUNTIES...
At 118 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Paint Creek,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Paint Creek around 135 AM CDT.
Lake Stamford Marina around 140 AM CDT.
Stamford around 145 AM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
San Angelo.
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Copyright 2023 AccuWeather
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2023-04-26T06:38:17+00:00
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sfgate.com
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NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced that the Company's senior management team will participate in the following investor conferences in September:
Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Format: Fireside chat
Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Baird 2022 Global Healthcare Conference
Format: Fireside chat
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Time: 12:50 p.m. ET
A live webcast of the fireside chats, along with accompanying slides, can be accessed under "Events & Presentations" in the Investor section of the Company's website, http://investors.karyopharm.com/events-presentations, and will be available for replay for 90 days following each fireside chat.
About Karyopharm Therapeutics
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies. Since its founding, Karyopharm has been the industry leader in oral Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) compound technology, which was developed to address a fundamental mechanism of oncogenesis: nuclear export dysregulation. Karyopharm's lead SINE compound and first-in-class, oral exportin 1 (XPO1) inhibitor, XPOVIO® (selinexor), is approved in the U.S. and marketed by the Company in three oncology indications and has received regulatory approvals in various indications in a growing number of ex-U.S. territories and countries, including Europe and the United Kingdom (as NEXPOVIO®) and China, Singapore, Canada, Israel, South Korea and Australia. Karyopharm has a focused pipeline targeting multiple high unmet need cancer indications, including in multiple myeloma, endometrial cancer, myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. For more information about our people, science and pipeline, please visit www.karyopharm.com, and follow us on Twitter at @Karyopharm and LinkedIn.
XPOVIO® and NEXPOVIO® are registered trademarks of Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. Any other trademarks referred to in this release are the property of their respective owners.
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2022-09-07T11:26:06+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/09/07/karyopharm-participate-upcoming-investor-conferences/
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Eggo is launching a new treat this winter, but it’s not exactly what you’d expect from a brand beloved for their toaster waffles.
Made in partnership with Sugarlands Distilling Co., new Eggo Nog Appalachian Sippin’ Cream is a rum-based liqueur that tastes like a freshly toasted waffle and made to help you unwind during the busy holiday season. With 20% alcohol by volume, it is for ages 21 and up. While it can be enjoyed just as a drink, Eggo suggests pairing well with their Thick & Fluffy waffles either for breakfast or as an after-dinner treat.
Jars will be popping up in stores nationwide throughout the holiday season, so you’ll want to continue to check back often if you haven’t been able to get one yet. Eggo recommends calling the liquor stores in your area to confirm the product is in stock and if you can’t find it, ask your store to order to some.
“We’re very excited to partner with an iconic brand like Eggo to create this fun and festive version of our popular Appalachian Sippin’ Cream. Our team at the distillery worked hard to ensure hints of cinnamon and nutmeg came through in the flavors, making every sip reminiscent of a perfectly toasted Eggo waffle,” Sugarlands Master Distiller Greg Eidam said in a press release.
If you’re able to find Eggo Nog near you, you can drink it straight or try one of Sugarnlands’ recipes, like an Eggo Nog Martini, a Peppermint White Russian or the Eggo Nog Caramel Brulee Latte, which also calls for espresso, caramel sauce and milk, and is topped with Eggo Minis Homestyle Waffles and whipped cream.
If you end up still not finding Eggo Nog near you, you can find eggnog in stores nationwide this holiday season from other brands, including Evan Williams and Southern Comfort, which is non-alcoholic, so you’ll need to add rum or whiskey.
For even more eggnog flavors, check out this recipe for eggnog cake, which calls for typical cake and buttercream ingredients, plus eggnog, cinnamon, nutmeg and pretzels and white chocolate for decorating.
Is eggnog a holiday staple in your home?
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories.
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2022-10-20T18:10:12+00:00
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tmj4.com
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https://www.tmj4.com/eggos-new-boozy-egg-nog-tastes-like-waffles
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A standoff in north Tulsa on Monday ended without serious injury and with an arrest.
Officers had been called about a protective order violation at a residence on Kenosha Avenue just north of Mohawk Boulevard. James Wright, the man who engaged in the standoff with police, reportedly had violated a protective order obtained by a neighbor, Officer Andre Baul said.
Further information about the incident that precipitated the call to police was not available.
The first officer who arrived at the residence was talking with the neighbor when a gunshot was fired that sounded like it was aimed in their direction, Baul said. The officer and neighbor ran for cover — neither being hit with the gunshot — and the standoff soon ensued.
About 3:45 p.m., Wright came out of the house “on his own free will” and decided not to go back inside because of a chemical agent officers had shot into the house. Officers then took Wright into custody without incident.
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“This is the resolution we always hope and strive for — for them to come out peacefully and for us to really not have to use any action against them,” Baul said.
Wright reportedly had a knife on him when he was detained, but he was not brandishing it at officers.
Police were still investigating and searching for a possible firearm later Monday.
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2022-05-10T03:09:29+00:00
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POKROVSK, Ukraine — Russia’s claimed seizure of a Mariupol steel plant that became a symbol of Ukrainian tenacity gives Russian President Vladimir Putin a sorely needed victory in the war he began, capping a nearly three-month siege that left a city in ruins and more than 20,000 residents feared dead.
After the Russian Defense Ministry announced late Friday that its forces had removed the last Ukrainian fighters from the plant’s miles of underground tunnels, concern mounted for the Ukrainian defenders who now are prisoners in Russian hands.
Denis Pushilin, the head of an area of eastern Ukraine controlled by Moscow-backed separatists, said Saturday that the Ukrainians considered heroes by their fellow citizens were sure to face a tribunal for their wartime actions.
“I believe that a tribunal is inevitable here. I believe that justice must be restored. There is a request for this from ordinary people, society, and, probably, the sane part of the world community,” Russian state news agency Tass quoted Pushilin as saying.
Russian officials and state media repeatedly have tried to characterize the fighters who holed up in the Azovstal steel plant as neo-Nazis. Among the plant’s more than 2,400 defenders were members of the Azov Regiment, a national guard unit with roots in the far right.
The Ukrainian government has not commented on Russia’s claim of capturing Azovstal, which for weeks remained Mariupol’s last holdout of Ukrainian resistance, and with it completing Moscow’s long-sought goal of controlling the city, home to a strategic seaport.
Ukraine’s military this week told the fighters holed up in the plant, hundreds of them wounded, that their mission was complete and they could come out. It described their extraction as an evacuation, not a mass surrender.
The end of the battle for Mariupol would help Putin offset some stinging setbacks, including the failure of Russian troops to take over Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, the sinking of the Russian Navy’s flagship in the Black Sea and the continued resistance that has stalled an offensive in eastern Ukraine.
The impact of Russia’s declared victory on the broader war in Ukraine remained unclear. Many Russian troops already had been redeployed from Mariupol to elsewhere in the conflict, which began with the Russian invasion of its neighbor on Feb. 24.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov reported Saturday that Russia had destroyed a Ukrainian special-operations base in Black Sea region of Odesa as well as significant cache of Western-supplied weapons in northern Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region. There was no confirmation from the Ukrainian side.
In its morning operational report, the Ukrainian military general staff reported heavy fighting in much of eastern Ukraine, including the areas of Sievierodonetsk, Bakhmut and Avdiivka.
Since failing to capture Kyiv, Russia focused its offensive in the country’s eastern industrial heartland. The Russia-backed separatists have controlled parts of the Donbas region since 2014, and Moscow wants to expand the territory under its control.
Taking Mariupol furthers Russia’s quest to essentially create a land bridge from Russia via much of the Donbas area bordering Russia to the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed gratitude to his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, who signed off Saturday on a fresh, $40 billion infusion of aid for the war-ravaged nation. Half of the funding provides military assistance.
Zelenskyy, in remarks to the traumatized nation late Friday, demanded anew that Russia pay “in one way or another for everything it has destroyed in Ukraine. Every burned house. Every ruined school, ruined hospital. Each blown up house of culture and infrastructure facility. Every destroyed enterprise.”
“Of course, the Russian state will not even recognize that it is an aggressor,” he continued. “But its recognition is not required.”
Mariupol, which is part of the Donbas, was blockaded early in the war and became a frightening example to people elsewhere in the country of the hunger, terror and death they might face if the Russians surrounded their communities.
As the end drew near at the steel plant, wives of fighters who had held out told of what they feared would be their last contact with their husbands.
Olga Boiko, the wife of a marine, wiped away tears as she shared the words her husband wrote her on Thursday: “Hello. We surrender, I don’t know when I will get in touch with you and if I will at all. Love you. Kiss you. Bye.”
The seaside steelworks, occupying some 11 square kilometers (4 square miles), had been a battleground for weeks. Drawing Russian airstrikes, artillery and tank fire, the dwindling group of outgunned fighters held out with the help of air drops before their government ordered them to abandon the plant.
Zelenskyy revealed in an interview published Friday that Ukrainian helicopter pilots braved Russian anti-aircraft fire to ferry in medicine, food and water to the steel mill as well as to retrieve bodies and rescue wounded fighters.
A “very large” number of the pilots died on their daring missions, he said. “They are absolutely heroic people, who knew that it would be difficult, knew that to fly would be almost impossible,” Zelenskyy said.
Russia claimed that the Azov Regiment’s commander was taken away from the plant in an armored vehicle because of local residents’ alleged hatred for him, but no evidence of Ukrainian antipathy toward the nationalist regiment has emerged.
The Kremlin has seized on the regiment’s far-right origins in its drive to to cast the invasion as a battle against Nazi influence in Ukraine. Russian authorities have threatened to put some of the steel mill’s defenders on trial for alleged war crimes and put them on trial.
With Russia controlling the city, Ukrainian authorities are likely to face delays in documenting evidence of alleged Russian atrocities in Mariupol, including the bombings of a maternity hospital and a theater where hundreds of civilians had taken cover.
Satellite images in April showed what appeared to be mass graves just outside Mariupol, where local officials accused Russia of concealing the slaughter by burying up to 9,000 civilians.
Earlier this month, hundreds of civilians were evacuated from the plant during humanitarian cease-fires and spoke of the terror of ceaseless bombardment, the dank conditions underground and the fear that they wouldn’t make it out alive.
At one point in the siege, Pope Francis lamented that Mariupol had become a “city of martyrs.”
An estimated 100,000 of the 450,000 people who resided there before the war remain. Many, trapped by Russia’s siege, were left without food, water and electricity.
The chief executive of Metinvest, a multinational company which owns the Azovstal plant and another steel mill, Ilyich, in Mariupol, spoke of the city’s devastation in an interview published Saturday in Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.
“The Russians are trying to clean it (the city) up to hide their crimes,” the newspaper quoted Metinvest CEO Yuriy Ryzhenkov as saying. ”The inhabitants are trying to make the city function, to make water supplies work again.”
“But the sewer system is damaged, there has been flooding, and infections are feared” from drinking the water, he said.
The Ilyich steelworks still has some intact infrastructure, but if the Russians try to get it running, Ukrainians will refuse to return to their jobs there, Ryzhenkov said.
“We will never work under Russian occupation,” Ryzhenkov said.
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McQuillan reported from Lviv. Stashevskyi reported from Kyiv. Associated Press journalists Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Andrea Rosa in Kharkiv, Frances D’Emilio in Rome, and other AP staffers around the world contributed.
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"Our strong results in the fourth quarter and record performance last year reflect a commitment to customers - from leisure and corporate travelers to ride share drivers. With a focus on asset return and risk management, we showed better operating performance, more disciplined fleet management and a commitment to financial returns," said Stephen Scherr, Hertz chair and chief executive officer. "Our team delivered on renewed demand for travel, which is continuing. In 2023, we will build on our progress to grow our business across the Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands. We look to our investments in electrification and technology to yield increasing operating leverage and improved returns and an even better product to our customers around the world."
ESTERO, Fla., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) ("Hertz", "Hertz Global" or the "Company") today reported results for its fourth quarter and full year 2022.
For the fourth quarter 2022, the Company generated total revenues of $2.0 billion, up 4% from the fourth quarter of 2021, and up 7% on a constant currency basis. RPD and RPU were at fourth quarter record levels and volume was up 3% led by post-pandemic demand recovery. Depreciation continued to normalize during the quarter. Excluding litigation settlements of $168 million in the quarter, direct operating expense per transaction day was $33, down $2 from the third quarter 2022, demonstrating improved operating leverage. Net income was $116 million and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA was $309 million, a 15% margin. For the quarter, loss per share was $0.01 and adjusted earnings per share was $0.50.
Operating cash flow was $277 million for the quarter. Fleet capex of $312 million was a source of cash in the fourth quarter, driven by fleet rejuvenation and seasonal defleeting. As a result, adjusted free cash flow was $424 million, reflecting a 137% conversion from Adjusted Corporate EBITDA. The Company acquired 19 million shares, or 6% of its common stock, during the quarter.
HIGHLIGHTS
Q4 2022
- Revenue of $2.0 billion
- GAAP net income of $116 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share
- Adjusted net income of $173 million, or $0.50 per diluted share
- Adjusted Corporate EBITDA of $309 million, a 15% margin
- Operating cash flow of $277 million
- Adj. operating cash flow of $156 million; adj. free cash flow of $424 million
FY 2022
- Revenue of $8.7 billion
- Record GAAP net income of $2.1 billion, or $3.36 per diluted share
- Record adjusted net income of $1.5 billion, or $3.74 per diluted share
- Record Adjusted Corporate EBITDA of $2.3 billion, a 27% margin
- Operating cash flow of $2.5 billion
- Record adj. operating cash flow of $2.0 billion and adj. free cash flow of $1.5 billion
- Corporate liquidity of $2.5 billion at December 31st, including $943 million in unrestricted cash
- Company repurchased 128 million common shares during 2022, a 28.5% reduction of its capital base
SUMMARY RESULTS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In December 2022, the Company amended its European ABS facility to add the fleet in Italy, increase aggregate maximum borrowings to €1.1 billion and extend the maturity from October 2023 to November 2024.
During the fourth quarter 2022, the Company repurchased 19 million shares for $315 million and has over $1.1 billion remaining under the Board's authorization.
The Company's liquidity position was $2.5 billion at December 31, 2022, of which $943 million was unrestricted cash.
EARNINGS WEBCAST INFORMATION
Hertz Global's live webcast and conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results will be held on February 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode on the Company's investor relations website at IR.Hertz.com. If you would like to access the call by phone and ask a question, please go to https://register.vevent.com/register/BI78420368890940eab75ec4e147ae0783, and you will be provided with dial in details. Investors are encouraged to dial-in approximately 15 minutes prior to the call. A web replay will remain available on the website for approximately one year. The earnings release and related supplemental schedules containing the reconciliations of non-GAAP measures will be available on the Hertz website, IR.Hertz.com.
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL DATA, SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES, NON-GAAP MEASURES AND DEFINITIONS
Following is selected financial data of Hertz Global. Also included are Supplemental Schedules, which are provided to present segment results, and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their most comparable GAAP measure. Following the Supplemental Schedules, the Company provides definitions for terminology used throughout the earnings release and its view of the usefulness of non-GAAP measures to investors and management.
In the first quarter of 2022, the Company began using Average Rentable Vehicles when calculating Available Car Days, Total RPU and Utilization instead of Average Vehicles. Average Rentable Vehicles excludes vehicles for sale on the Company's retail lots or actively in the process of being sold through other disposition channels. Prior periods have been restated to conform with the revisions, as appropriate. The Company has also restated historical quarterly and annual periods beginning with first quarter 2018 to reflect this change and has posted this information to its investor relations website at IR.Hertz.com.
ABOUT HERTZ
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns and operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit www.hertz.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained or incorporated by reference in this release, and in related comments by the Company's management, include "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include information concerning the Company's liquidity and its possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of its business strategies. These statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "potential," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecasts," "guidance" or similar expressions. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience in the industry as well as its perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in these circumstances. The Company believes these judgments are reasonable, but you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, both positive and negative, that may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed or furnished to the SEC.
Important factors that could affect the Company's actual results and cause them to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements include, among other things:
- the Company's ability to purchase adequate supplies of competitively priced vehicles at a reasonable cost in order to efficiently service rental demand, including as a result of disruptions in the global supply chain;
- the Company's ability to attract and retain effective frontline employees and senior management and other key employees;
- levels of travel demand, particularly business and leisure travel in the U.S. and in global markets;
- significant changes in the competitive environment and the effect of competition in the Company's markets on rental volume and pricing;
- occurrences that disrupt rental activity during the Company's peak periods including in critical geographies;
- the Company's ability to accurately estimate future levels of rental activity and adjust the number and mix of vehicles used in its rental operations accordingly;
- the Company's ability to implement its business strategy or strategic transactions, including its ability to implement plans to support a large scale electric vehicle fleet and to play a central role in the modern mobility ecosystem;
- the Company's ability to adequately respond to changes in technology impacting the mobility industry;
- the mix of program and non-program vehicles in the Company's fleet can lead to increased exposure to residual risk upon disposition;
- financial instability of the manufacturers of the Company's vehicles, which could impact their ability to fulfill obligations under repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs;
- an increase in the Company's vehicle costs or disruption to its rental activity due to safety recalls by the manufacturers of its vehicles;
- the Company's access to third-party distribution channels and related prices, commission structures and transaction volumes;
- the Company's ability to offer an excellent customer experience, retain and increase customer loyalty and market share;
- the Company's ability to maintain its network of leases and vehicle rental concessions at airports and other key locations in the U.S. and internationally;
- the Company's ability to maintain favorable brand recognition and a coordinated branding and portfolio strategy;
- the Company's ability to effectively manage its union relations and labor agreement negotiations;
- the Company's ability, and that of its key third-party partners, to prevent the misuse or theft of information the Company possesses, including as a result of cyber security breaches and other security threats, as well as to comply with privacy regulations across the globe;
- a major disruption in the Company's communication or centralized information networks or a failure to maintain, upgrade and consolidate its information technology systems;
- risks associated with operating in many different countries, including the risk of a violation or alleged violation of applicable anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws and the Company's ability to repatriate cash from non-U.S. affiliates without adverse tax consequences;
- risks relating to tax laws, including those that affect the Company's ability to recapture accelerated tax depreciation and expensing, as well as any adverse determinations or rulings by tax authorities;
- the Company's ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards;
- the Company's exposure to uninsured liabilities relating to personal injury, death and property damage, or otherwise;
- changes in laws, regulations, policies or other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations, including those related to accounting principles, that affect the Company's operations, its costs or applicable tax rates;
- the recoverability of the Company's goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets when performing impairment analysis;
- costs and risks associated with potential litigation and investigations, compliance with and changes in laws and regulations and potential exposures under environmental laws and regulations;
- the Company's ability to comply with ESG regulations, meet increasing ESG expectations of stakeholders, and otherwise achieve its ESG goals;
- the availability of additional or continued sources of financing at acceptable rates for the Company's revenue earning vehicles and to refinance its existing indebtedness;
- volatility in the Company's stock price and certain provisions of its charter documents which could negatively affect the market price of the Company's common stock;
- the Company's ability to effectively maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; and
- the Company's ability to implement an effective business continuity plan to protect the business in exigent circumstances.
Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak only as of the date of this release, and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND KEY METRICS
The term "GAAP" refers to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Adjusted EBITDA is the Company's segment measure of profitability and complies with GAAP when used in that context.
NON-GAAP MEASURES
Non-GAAP measures are not recognized measurements under GAAP. When evaluating the Company's operating performance or liquidity, investors should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation of, superior to, or as a substitute for measures of the Company's financial performance as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share ("Adjusted EPS")
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) represents income or loss attributable to the Company as adjusted to eliminate the impact of GAAP income tax; vehicle and non-vehicle debt-related charges; restructuring and restructuring related charges; acquisition accounting-related depreciation and amortization; reorganization items, net; pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges; gain from the sale of a business; change in fair value of Public Warrants; unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments and certain other miscellaneous items on a pre-tax basis. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) includes a provision (benefit) for income taxes derived utilizing a combined statutory rate. The combined statutory rate is management's estimate of the Company's long-term tax rate. Its most comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to the Company.
Adjusted EPS represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) on a per diluted share basis using the weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding for the period. Its most comparable GAAP measure is diluted earnings (loss) per share.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS are important operating metrics because they allow management and investors to assess operational performance of the Company's business, exclusive of the items mentioned above that are not operational in nature or comparable to those of the Company's competitors.
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA and Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA represents income or loss attributable to the Company as adjusted to eliminate the impact of GAAP income tax; non-vehicle depreciation and amortization; non-vehicle debt interest, net; vehicle debt-related charges; restructuring and restructuring related charges; reorganization items, net; pre-reorganization and non-debtor financing charges; gain from the sale of a business; change in fair value of Public Warrants; unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments and certain other miscellaneous items.
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin is calculated as the ratio of Adjusted Corporate EBITDA to total revenues.
Management uses these measures as operating performance metrics for internal monitoring and planning purposes, including the preparation of the Company's annual operating budget and monthly operating reviews, and analysis of investment decisions, profitability and performance trends. These measures enable management and investors to isolate the effects on profitability of operating metrics most meaningful to the business of renting and leasing vehicles. They also allow management and investors to assess the performance of the entire business on the same basis as its reportable segments. Adjusted Corporate EBITDA is also utilized in the determination of certain executive compensation. Its most comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to the Company.
Adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted free cash flow
Adjusted operating cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities net of the non-cash add back for vehicle depreciation and reserves, and exclusive of bankruptcy related payments made post emergence. Adjusted operating cash flow is important to management and investors as it provides useful information about the amount of cash generated from operations when fully burdened by fleet costs.
Adjusted free cash flow represents adjusted operating cash flow plus the impact of net non-vehicle capital expenditures and net fleet growth after financing. Adjusted free cash flow is important to management and investors as it provides useful information about the amount of cash available for, but not limited to, the reduction of non-vehicle debt, share repurchase and acquisition.
KEY METRICS
Available Car Days
Available Car Days represents Average Rentable Vehicles multiplied by the number of days in a given period.
Average Vehicles ("Fleet Capacity" or "Capacity")
Average Vehicles is determined using a simple average of the number of vehicles in the fleet whether owned or leased by the Company at the beginning and end of a given period.
Average Rentable Vehicles
Average Rentable Vehicles reflects Average Vehicles excluding vehicles for sale on the Company's retail lots or actively in the process of being sold through other disposition channels.
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month ("Depreciation Per Unit" or "DPU")
Depreciation Per Unit Per Month represents the amount of average depreciation expense and lease charges per vehicle per month, exclusive of the impacts of foreign currency exchange rates so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it reflects how effectively the Company is managing the costs of its vehicles and facilitates comparisons with other participants in the vehicle rental industry.
Total Revenue Per Transaction Day ("Total RPD"or "RPD"; also referred to as "pricing")
Total RPD represents revenue generated per transaction day, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it represents a measure of changes in the underlying pricing in the vehicle rental business and encompasses the elements in vehicle rental pricing that management has the ability to control.
Historically, the Company excluded revenue generated from ancillary retail vehicles sales. Effective in the third quarter 2021, the Company revised its calculation of Total RPD to include ancillary retail vehicle sales revenues to better align with current industry practice. Prior periods shown have been restated to conform with the revised definition.
Total Revenue Per Unit Per Month ("Total RPU" or "Total RPU Per Month")
Total RPU Per Month represents the amount of revenue generated per vehicle in the rental fleet each month, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates so as not to affect the comparability of underlying trends. This metric is important to management and investors as it provides a measure of revenue productivity relative to the number of vehicles in our rental fleet whether owned or leased, or asset efficiency.
Historically, the Company excluded revenue generated from ancillary retail vehicles sales. Effective in the third quarter 2021, the Company revised its calculation of Total RPU to include ancillary retail vehicle sales revenues to better align with current industry practice. Also, historically, the company used Average Vehicles as the denominator to calculate Total RPU and effective in the first quarter of 2022, the Company revised the calculation to use Average Rentable Vehicles. Prior periods shown have been restated to conform with the revised definition.
Transaction Days ("Days"; also referred to as "volume")
Transaction Days represents the total number of 24-hour periods, with any partial period counted as one Transaction Day, that vehicles were on rent (the period between when a rental contract is opened and closed) in a given period. Thus, it is possible for a vehicle to attain more than one Transaction Day in a 24-hour period. This metric is important to management and investors as it represents the number of revenue-generating days.
Vehicle Utilization ("Utilization")
Effective in the first quarter of 2022, in connection with the appointment of the new CEO (who serves as our Chief Operating Decision Maker) and arising from significantly increased activity in vehicle dispositions, we began using Average Rentable Vehicles when calculating Available Car Days, Total RPU and Utilization instead of Average Vehicles. Average Rentable Vehicles excludes vehicles for sale on the Company's retail lots or actively in the process of being sold through other disposition channels. We believe this is a better measure of the productivity of our rental fleet as it is unaffected by fluctuations in disposition activity. Prior periods have been restated to conform with the revisions, as appropriate.
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2023-02-07T13:30:59+00:00
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waff.com
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LONDON (AP) — American authors Elizabeth Strout and Percival Everett are up against writers from Britain, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka as finalists for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction.
Strout’s symphony of everyday lives “Oh William!” and Everett’s powerful novel about racism and police violence, “The Trees,” are on a shortlist announced Tuesday for the 50,000 pound ($58,000) prize.
The other contenders include Zimbabwe’s NoViolet Bulawayo, for animal fable “Glory”; Irish writer Claire Keegan’s “Small Things Like These”; and “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida” by Sri Lanka’s Shehan Karunatilaka.
British fantasy author Alan Garner — the oldest-ever Booker nominee at 87 — is on the list for “Treacle Walker.”
Former British Museum director Neil MacGregor, who is chairing the judging panel, said several of the books are inspired by real events and “address long national histories of cruelty and injustice, in Sri Lanka and Ireland, Zimbabwe and the United States.”
“Set in different places at different times, they are all about events that in some measure happen everywhere, and concern us all,” he said of the shortlist.
Founded in 1969, the Booker Prize has a reputation for transforming writers’ careers and was originally open only to British, Irish and Commonwealth writers. Eligibility was expanded in 2014 to all novels in English published in the U.K.
Last year’s winner was “The Promise,” by South Africa’s Damon Galgut.
The winner will be crowned Oct. 17 at a ceremony in London.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Office of Sri Lanka's prime minister says he has agreed to step down following demands by party leaders in Parliament.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world, under an executive order issued Monday by President Joe Biden.
Governments around the world — including the U.S. — are known to collect large amounts of data for intelligence and law enforcement purposes, including communications from their own citizens. The proliferation of commercial spyware has made powerful tools newly available to smaller countries, but also created what researchers and human-rights activists warn are opportunities for abuse and repression.
The White House released the executive order in advance of its second summit for democracy this week. The order “demonstrates the United States’ leadership in, and commitment to, advancing technology for democracy, including by countering the misuse of commercial spyware and other surveillance technology,” the White House said in a statement.
Biden’s order, billed as a prohibition on using commercial spyware “that poses risks to national security,” allows for some exceptions.
The order will require the head of any U.S. agency using commercial programs to certify that the program doesn’t pose a significant counterintelligence or other security risk, a senior administration official said.
Among the factors that will be used to determine the level of security risk is if a foreign actor has used the program to monitor U.S. citizens without legal authorization or surveil human rights activists and other dissidents.
“It is intended to be a high bar but also includes remedial steps that can be taken ... in which a company may argue that their tool has not been misused,” said the official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity under White House ground rules.
The White House will not publish a list of banned programs as part of the executive order, the official said.
John Scott-Railton, a researcher at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab who has long studied spyware, credited the Biden administration for trying to set new global standards for the industry.
“Most spyware companies see selling to the U.S. as their eventual exit path,” Scott-Railton said. “The issue is the U.S. until now hasn’t really wielded its purchasing power to push the industry to do better.”
Congress last year required U.S. intelligence agencies to investigate foreign use of spyware and gave the Office of the Director of National Intelligence the power to ban any agency from using commercial programs.
Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said in a committee hearing last year that commercial spyware posed a “very serious threat to our democracy and to democracies around the world.” He said Monday the new order would be a “critical tool” that should be followed by other democracies taking steps against spyware.
“It’s a very powerful statement and a good tool, but alone it won’t do the trick,” he said.
Perhaps the best known example of spyware, the Pegasus software from Israel’s NSO Group, was used to target more than 1,000 people across 50 countries, according to security researchers and a July 2021 global media investigation, citing a list of more than 50,000 cellphone numbers. The U.S. has already placed export limits on NSO Group, restricting the company’s access to U.S. components and technology.
Officials would not say if U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies currently use any commercial spyware. The FBI last year confirmed it had purchased NSO Group’s Pegasus tool “for product testing and evaluation only,” and not for operational purposes or to support any investigation.
White House officials said Monday they believe 50 devices used by U.S. government employees, across 10 countries, had been compromised or targeted by commercial spyware.
Despite NSO’s assertions that the program is supposed to be used to counter terrorism and crime, researchers found the numbers of more than 180 journalists, 600 politicians and government officials, and 85 human rights activists.
Pegasus use was most commonly linked to Mexico and countries in the Middle East. Amnesty International has alleged Pegasus was installed on the phone of Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée just four days before the journalist was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018. NSO has denied the allegation that its software was used in connection with Khashoggi’s murder.
The family of Paul Rusesabagina, credited with saving more than 1,200 lives during the Rwandan genocide, a story depicted in the movie “Hotel Rwanda,” has also alleged it was targeted by spyware. Rusesabagina was lured back to Rwanda under false pretenses and jailed on terrorism charges before his release last week. Rwanda has denied using commercial spyware.
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2023-03-27T16:21:32+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More than 900 civilian bodies have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following the withdrawal of Russian forces — most of them fatally shot, police said Friday, an indication that many people were “simply executed.”
The jarring numbers emerged shortly after Russia’s Defense Ministry promised to step up missile attacks on Kyiv in response to Ukraine’s alleged aggression on Russian territory. That ominous warning followed the stunning loss of Moscow’s flagshipin the Black Sea, which a senior U.S. defense official said Friday was indeed hit by at least one Ukrainian missile.
Around Kyiv, Andriy Nebytov, the head of Kyiv’s regional police force, said bodies were abandoned in the streets or given temporary burials. He cited police data indicating that 95% died from gunshot wounds.
“Consequently, we understand that under the (Russian) occupation, people were simply executed in the streets,” Nebytov said.
More bodies are being found every day, under rubble and in mass graves, he added. The largest number of victims were found in Bucha, where there were more than 350, he said.
According to Nebytov, utilities workers in Bucha gathered and buried bodies in the Kyiv suburb while it remained under Russian control. Russian troops, he added, were “tracking down” people who expressed strong pro-Ukrainian views.
More damage could be on the way for Kyiv after Russian authorities accused Ukraine of wounding seven people and damaging about 100 residential buildings with airstrikes in Bryansk, a region bordering Ukraine. Authorities in another border region of Russia also reported Ukrainian shelling Thursday.
“The number and the scale of missile attacks on objects in Kyiv will be ramped up in response to the Kyiv nationalist regime committing any terrorist attacks or diversions on the Russian territory,” Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said.
In Kyiv, a renewed bombardment could mean a return to the steady wail of air raid sirens heard during the early days of the invasion and to fearful nights sheltering in subway stations. Tentative signs of pre-war life have resurfaced in the capital after Russian troops failed to capture the city and retreated to concentrate on eastern Ukraine, leaving behind evidence of possible war crimes.
Ukrainian officials have not confirmed striking targets in Russia, and the reports could not be independently verified.
However, Ukrainian officials said their forces did strike a key Russian warship with missiles. And after more than a day of the Pentagon saying it could not confirm the claim, a senior U.S. defense official said it now believes the Moskva was hit Wednesday by at least one, and probably two, missiles, creating the large fire aboard. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an intelligence assessment.
The guided-missile cruiser Moskva, named for the Russian capital, then sank while being towed to port Thursday after suffering heavy damage. Though Moscow did not acknowledge any attack, the loss of the ship represents an important victory for Ukraine and a symbolic defeat for Russia.
The Moskva had the capacity to carry 16 long-range cruise missiles. The last time a warship as large as the Moskva sank in combat was 1982. A British submarine torpedoed an Argentine navy cruiser called the ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands War, killing over 300 sailors.
The sinking of the Russian warship reduces Russia’s firepower in the Black Sea, although military analysts disagreed on the event’s significance to the course of the war. Either way, the loss was viewed as emblematic of Moscow’s fortunes in a seven-week invasion widely seen as a historic blunder following the retreat from the Kyiv region and much of northern Ukraine.
“A ‘flagship’ russian warship is a worthy diving site. We have one more diving spot in the Black Sea now. Will definitely visit the wreck after our victory in the war,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov tweeted Friday in a boast.
In his nightly address Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Ukrainians they should be proud of having survived 50 days under Russian attack when the invaders “gave us a maximum of five.”
Russia’s warning of renewed airstrikes did not stop Kyiv residents from taking advantage of a sunny and slightly warmer spring day as the weekend approached. More people than usual were out on the streets Friday, walking dogs, riding electric scooters and strolling hand in hand.
In one central park, a small group of people including a woman draped in a Ukrainian flag danced to the music of a portable speaker.
Residents reported hearing explosions in parts of Kyiv overnight, but it was not clear what sites were targeted.
News about the Moskva overshadowed Russian claims of advances in the southern port city of Mariupol, which Moscow’s forces have blockaded since the early days of the invasion. Dwindling numbers of Ukrainian defenders have held out against a siege that has come at a horrific cost to trapped and starving civilians.
Mariupol’s mayor said this week that more than 10,000 civilians had died and the death toll could surpass 20,000. Other Ukrainian officials have said they expect to find evidence in Mariupol of atrocities against civilians like the ones discovered in Bucha and other towns outside Kyiv.
The Mariupol City Council said Friday that locals reported seeing Russian troops digging up bodies that were buried in residential courtyards and not allowing new burials “of people killed by them.”
“Why the exhumation is being carried out and where the bodies will be taken is unknown,” the council said on the Telegram messaging app.
Mariupol’s capture would allow Russian forces in the south, which came up through the annexed Crimean Peninsula, to fully link up with troops in the Donbas region, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland and the target of the looming offensive.
Moscow-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces in the Donbas since 2014, the same year Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine. Russia has recognized the independenceof two rebel-held areas of the region.
Although it’s not certain when Russia will launch the full-scale campaign, a regional Ukrainian official said Friday that seven people died and 27 were injured after Russian forces opened fire on buses carrying civilians in the village of Borovaya, near the northeastern city of Kharkiv. The claim could not be independently verified.
Dmytro Chubenko, a spokesman for the regional prosecutor’s office, told Ukraine’s Suspilne news website, that Ukrainian authorities had opened criminal proceedings in connection with a suspected “violation of the laws and customs of war, combined with premeditated murder.”
A large explosion also struck the eastern city of Kramatorsk, where a missile strike on a train station a week earlier killed more than 50 people as thousands heeding warnings to evacuate the Donbas area waited to leave.
Associated Press journalists in Kramatorsk heard the sound of a rocket or missile and then the blast, followed by sirens wailing Friday. It was not immediately clear what was hit or whether there were casualties. A day earlier, a factory in the same city was hit by an airstrike.
The Russian Defense Ministry said Friday that Russian strikes in the Kharkiv region “liquidated a squad of mercenaries from a Polish private military company” of up to 30 people and “liberated” an iron and steel factor in Mariupol. The claims could not be independently verified.
On Thursday, the Defense Ministry explained the damage to the Moskva by saying that a fire had caused ammunition on board to detonate. Apart from the cruise missiles, the Moskva also carried air-defense missiles and other guns.
The ministry did not say what might have caused the blaze but reported that the crew, which usually numbers about 500, abandoned the vessel. It was not clear if there were any casualties.
Maksym Marchenko, governor of Ukraine’s Black Sea region of Odesa, said Ukrainian forces struck the Moskva with two Neptune missiles and caused “serious damage.” The Neptune is an anti-ship missile recently developed by Ukraine based on an earlier Soviet design.
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Fisch reported from Kramatorsk. Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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2022-04-15T17:43:18+00:00
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HONOLULU (AP) — Scientists declare on same day Hawaii's Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes are no longer erupting.
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LEVI, Finland (AP) — Overall World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States was fastest in the first run of a slalom on Sunday, a day after she claimed the season-opening slalom race.
Shiffrin gained time on the rest of the field in the bottom section of the course in Finnish Lapland to clock 56.86 seconds and take a 0.07 second lead over Lena Dürr. The German was leading after the first run on Saturday before finishing fourth.
Shiffrin was seeking her 49th slalom victory and the 76th overall in the World Cup.
Her rival, last season’s World Cup slalom and Olympic champion Petra Vlhová of Slovakia had 0.1 of a second to make up in the second run in third after taking third place in Saturday’s race.
Shiffrin and Vlhová dominated the field in this Finnish resort in recent years.
No skier other than Shiffrin and Vlhová has won the traditional season-opening slalom since then-overall champion Tina Maze triumphed in 2014.
Both Shiffrin and Vlhová have won five times here.
Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener was 0.21 of a second behind the leader in fourth with Norwegian Thea Louise Stjernesund another fourteenth hundredths of a second back in fifth.
Another American skier, Paula Moltzan, placed 12th, 0.95 of a second behind Shiffrin with her compatriots Ava Sunshine and Katie Hensien also qualifying for the second round in 23rd and 29th, respectively.
A total of 22 skiers didn’t finish the opening run, including Anna Swenn Larsson of Sweden who took second on Saturday and Americans Zoe Zimmermann and Nina O’Brien.
The two slalom events in Levi opened the women’s World Cup season after all four previously scheduled races had to be cancelled due to warm weather.
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2022-11-20T13:23:00+00:00
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TRAVERSE CITY – An FBI agent’s testimony about an alleged plot by five men to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was abruptly interrupted Tuesday when a defense attorney for one of the men asked the witness whether the government created the Three Percenters.
Two national non-profit organizations, the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center, have previously labeled the Three Percenters — also known as III%ers — as part of a broader anti-government militia movement and an extremist group, respectively.
According to that movement’s literature, the name comes from a belief that only 3% of American colonists fought against the British in the Revolutionary War — a claim many historians say is unproven.
“Let me ask you about the Three Percenters for a moment,” Grand Rapids attorney Damian Nunzio, who represents William Grant Null, said Tuesday during questioning of FBI Agent Henrik Impola, a central figure in the investigation into an accused plot in 2020 to kidnap the governor.
Impola, the state’s star witness, spent all day Monday and Tuesday morning in 86th District Court testifying about various activities of state defendants Null, his twin brother Michael John Null, Shawn Michael Fix, Eric Molitor and Brian Higgins.
Nunzio was questioning Impalo about a field-training exercise the agent said was hosted by Wisconsin-based Three Percenters in Cambria, Wis., in July 2020, which the agent said the Null brothers and others, both named and unnamed, had attended.
“Were the Three Percenters, the ones we’re talking about, was that created by the Bureau, the federal government, or was that an independently created organization?” Nunzio asked.
William Rollstin, a Michigan assistant district attorney and one of the prosecutors in this case, shot out of his chair before the witness could answer. He asked 86th District Court Judge Michael Stepka for a meeting in chambers, which the judge granted.
The meeting was brief. The 10 attorneys involved in the case all returned to the courtroom, the judge returned to the bench, and Nunzio resumed questioning Agent Impalo, without further mention of the Three Percenters.
But the question, whether it was a stunt by the defense, a reference to activity by confidential sources, or based on prosecutorial evidence not in the record, underlines the role anti-government sentiment is playing in the case for both the prosecution and the defense.
Previous testimony by Impola stated the men were aligned against “tyrannical governors” and, in some recordings, they characterized Whitmer as a tyrant.
“They talked about the justification behind why they would be able to kill people,” Impola said, during questioning Monday by lead prosecutor and Assistant Attorney General Sunita Doddamani. “They talked about how tyrannical governors were ruining the United States and that needed to be a focus of their action.”
The Null brothers, Fix and Molitor, all of Michigan, are charged with one count each of providing material support or resources for an act of terrorism and one count each of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Higgins, a resident of Wisconsin, is charged with one count of providing material support or resources for an act of terrorism.
Testimony this week also highlighted the leadership role the FBI says Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. — who Impalo testified were Three Percenters and Fox was a leader in Michigan — played in assigning tasks related to the plot to one or more of the defendants.
During the federal trial, testimony showed the men were angry about state and federal government pandemic restrictions and possible vaccine mandates.
Last week, a federal jury in Grand Rapids found Fox and Croft Jr. guilty of conspiring to kidnap the governor and conspiracy to possess weapons of mass destruction. Croft was convicted on an additional weapons charge and the two men, who face sentences of up to life in prison, are expected to be sentenced in December.
A previous jury could not reach a unanimous decision on the case against Fox or Croft Jr. and, in April, acquitted Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta, two other men who were charged in the case.
Two other Michigan residents, Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks, previously pleaded guilty and testified in the federal case they agreed to kidnap Whitmer from her lakeside home.
During this week's proceedings, Doddamani, Rollstin and two other state attorneys have provided voluminous material to Stepka as exhibits — from social media posts by the defendants, screen grabs from encrypted group chats in which the men were included in a list of members, to videos taken of and by the men, and recorded phone and in-person conversations.
FBI undercover agents and confidential human sources were imbedded with the defendants during some of their planning and training activities, such as during two separate car trips, one from downstate and one from Luther, to surveil Whitmer’s vacation home on Birch Lake north of Elk Rapids.
There are six defense attorneys representing the five defendants and, during two days of testimony, all of them have repeatedly objected to some of the state's evidence as hearsay; as not being directly related to the crimes charged; and as focusing on activities, which, while disturbing to some, could nonetheless be legal.
“I don’t think, by just being present, they did anything illegal,” Impola said, not about the defendants, but about others who had fired weapons and practiced moving through a structure colloquially known as a “kill house” while attending the FTX, or field training exercise, in Wisconsin, but were not indicted in the kidnapping plot.
The preliminary hearing is scheduled to resume at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
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2022-08-31T01:13:26+00:00
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record-eagle.com
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https://www.record-eagle.com/news/defense-grills-fbi-witness-in-whitmer-kidnap-plot-case/article_8cef7c74-28a8-11ed-869e-d3b068ae7f28.html
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(NEXSTAR) – “Unprecedented amounts” of rainfall and flooding have kept Yellowstone National Park closed since Monday. According to National Park Service officials, parts of the park may remain closed for quite some time.
Floodwaters began ravaging Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area Monday, washing out roads and bridges, cutting off electricity, and forcing thousands to evacuate. Officials say heavy rain and melting snowpack are responsible for the deluge.
The Yellowstone River crested at 13.88 feet Monday, surpassing the previous record of 11.5 feet that was set in 1918, according to the National Weather Service.
“It’s a lot of rain, but the flooding wouldn’t have been anything like this if we didn’t have so much snow,” said Cory Mottice, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Billings, Montana. “This is flooding that we’ve just never seen in our lifetimes before.”
As of Thursday, all entrances to Yellowstone remain closed. Even when the floodwaters recede, park officials believe the northern portion of the park will likely stay closed “for a substantial length of time due to severely damaged, impacted infrastructure.”
Aerial assessments showed major damage to multiple sections of roadway between the North Entrance to the park, Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley and Cooke City near the Northeast Entrance. The road between Gardiner, Montana, and Cooke City will likely not reopen for the rest of the season, Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly explained during a press conference earlier this week.
“Many sections of road in these areas are completely gone and will require substantial time and effort to reconstruct,” park officials said in a release on Tuesday. “The National Park Service will make every effort to repair these roads as soon as possible; however, it is probable that road sections in northern Yellowstone will not reopen this season due to the time required for repairs.”
There may still be more damages in the park that officials haven’t yet seen. During a press conference earlier this week, Sholly explained high water was making it difficult to fully assess the damages.
In a statement Thursday, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said the agency is “committed to working quickly to reopen as much of Yellowstone National Park as possible as soon as it is safe to do so.”
That would likely include opening the southern loop of the park, where visitors can visit Old Faithful, first. But, because “half the park cannot support all of the visitation,” Sholly said officials are evaluating options such as timed entry reservation systems. He added that he’s hopeful the southern loop can open “relatively soon.”
If you had already booked a stay with Yellowstone National Park Lodges, cancellation fees have been waived for reservations through June 30, 2022. Guests will receive a full refund, according to officials, and reservations can be canceled online.
“We realize there is much challenging work ahead, and we will do everything we can to support the park, partners, concessioners, and gateway communities on the road to recovery,” Sams said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2022-06-17T00:25:01+00:00
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wjhl.com
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Are solar panels a good way to save money on electric?
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) -The recent heat wave has residents facing larger than normal electric bills and residents are exploring different options to save such as solar panels, but are they worth it?
“First thing I would say, is that it’s not free electricity.”
“With the recent heat wave, residents are experiencing abnormally large electricity bills and solar panels like these can be a viable option for your home if you meet certain criteria.”
“So, if you are one of the lucky people that have plenty of roof space for the demand that they need.” Nicholis Gilleland, Vice President of Davis Electric said, “You can get rid of the electric bill depending on who the electric provider is some of them will allow you to get rid of the electric bill but you can at least get rid of 75% of your bill.”
As while this may be true for some. Several factors come into play. To determine if the investment in solar is right for you...
Gilleland said, “Solar doesn’t work for everybody though just cause you have to have great sunlight and you have to have taxable liability to take advantage of the federal tax credit and you got to it depends on who your energy provider is some of them are really horrible with solar some of them are really great with solar so there’s a lot of factors that go into solar panels..>
One resident has experienced solar in a different light and urges the owner to do their research.
Jeremy Couch, Wichita Falls home owner said, “Most people come into it thinking you know it’s going to be free and they find out the hard way typically on that first two or three bills that hey I need to pay attention to what my usage actually is if anything you become more aware of how much power you’re using.”
While solar panels can make a dent in that electric bill. They can also make a dent in your pocket even with certain tax credits. But, there are always other options available to save.
Couch said, “Before I put solar panels in I would actually go upgrade my home. If you’re going to spend that kind of money to upgrade your home.”
Some options that could be more cost-effective would be to upgrade your windows. Single pane windows let in heat. Another option would be to upgrade your ac. Try spray foam insulation. The goal is to keep the heat out and the ac in. Then there are always solar panels if they are right for you.
If you are interested in saving money on your bill, experts would like to remind residents to educate themselves to find what the right option for your home is.
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2022-08-10T05:52:58+00:00
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https://www.newschannel6now.com/2022/08/10/are-solar-panels-good-way-save-money-electric/
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Wu Yibing makes tennis history by becoming the first Chinese player to win an ATP title
By Aimee Lewis, CNN
Wu Yibing made history Sunday, beating John Isner in a thrilling three-set final at the Dallas Open to become the first man from China to win an ATP title.
Wu, 23, held off four match points before going on to secure a 6-7(4-7) 7-6(7-3) 7-6(14-12) win over American Isner, a man with 16 titles, in just under three hours.
Before his run to the final, no Chinese man had ever reached a tour-level final in the professional era or defeated a top-10 opponent.
In beating world number eight and top seed Taylor Fritz in the semifinals, the Hangzhou native had already made his mark in the history books by achieving both those feats.
And on Monday he continue to set records when he rose to world number 58 in the rankings, making him the highest-ranked Chinese player in ATP history.
“I made history here for my country and for my home,” said Wu at the trophy ceremony. “I’m very proud of myself and especially thanks to all the fans and my team who came here to support. I couldn’t do this without any of you guys.”
The big serving Isner served a remarkable 44 aces in the match, which lasted two hours and 59 minutes.
In the final tiebreak, 22 consecutive points went with serve before Wu forced Isner to hit a forehand long.
“I don’t know how many match points I had, I’m sure it’s a lot,” said Isner. “I swear I thought I won the match a few times … Sports can be brutal.
“He is an unbelievable ballstriker and a very good talent.”
Prior to this week, Wu — who had not competed on the tour from March 2019 to January 2022 because of injuries — had won just six tour-level matches.
In Dallas, he beat a series of high-caliber players in Michael Mmoh, Denis Shapovalov, Adrian Mannarino, Fritz and Isner.
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2023-02-13T11:30:39+00:00
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How to watch Sunday's White Sox vs. Guardians game originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
It’s time for an AL Central showdown, and the stakes couldn’t be any higher.
The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins are separated by just 3.5 games in the AL Central standings with just over a month to play. None of these teams are guaranteed a wild card spot, so winning the division is critical.
Chicago and Cleveland will wrap up a three-game series on Sunday, giving both a chance to increase their postseason odds. The Guardians took the series opener at Progressive Field on Friday by a score of 5-2, while the second game of the series is set for Saturday evening.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch Sunday’s White Sox-Guardians game:
How can I watch the White Sox vs. Guardians game on Sunday?
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The White Sox (61-59) at Guardians (64-55) game will air exclusively on Peacock’s premium service at 11 a.m. CT on Sunday, with live coverage beginning at 10:30 a.m.
White Sox play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti will be joined in the booth by local analysts Steve Stone (White Sox) and Rick Manning (Guardians).
What devices can I watch Peacock on?
Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform, Amazon FireTV and Fire tablets, Apple devices, Google platforms and devices, Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, PlayStation devices, Samsung Smart TVs and other Comcast entertainment platforms.
To learn more about Peacock and how to sign up, visit PeacockTV.com.
What other MLB games will be streamed on Peacock this season?
Of the 30 MLB teams, 24 will appear on Peacock’s MLB Sunday Leadoff series this season. The Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays will each play three times, leading all teams in appearances.
Here is the remaining 2022 MLB Sunday Leadoff schedule:
- Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. CT
- Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. CT
What’s next for the White Sox and Guardians?
After Sunday, the White Sox will visit the Kansas City Royals in a quick, one-game series before traveling to Baltimore to face the Orioles in a three-game set.
The Guardians will also hit the road, traveling west for a six-game trip. It begins with two games in San Diego against the Padres, followed by four games against the Seattle Mariners.
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2022-08-20T19:53:20+00:00
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Christina Ricci talks 'Yellowjackets' season 2 Published April 30, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 8:01 NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Christina Ricci about the second season of Yellowjackets on Showtime. Copyright 2023 NPR
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2023-04-30T22:32:33+00:00
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The Ultra Trail where the sea and the desert become one
PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 22th and 23th of 2022, a competition like no other will take place in Mexico: The Great Desert Race. An Ultra Trail where some of the best athletes of more than 10th countries will participate.
This challenge is different; it'll be an encounter with yourself full of adrenaline and strength, where we get deep into the salt paths of the ancestors, a magical place that get through the dunes of the Great Altar Desert to then find the sea breeze of the paradisiac Cortes's Sea in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) in Sonora, Mexico. You'll also get the chance to camp below a breathtaking sky full of stars. A unique experience you should live.
Rocky Point is the scenery of a competition never seen before on the country where the runners can sign up on any of the 4 distances that get through espectacular natural views that will amaze you with their beauty awakening your adventure spirit: Beach Fun Run (10K), Beach & Desert Run (25K), Mega Desert Run (50K) and Ultra Trail (75K).
Save the date for October 22th and 23th for The Great Desert Race, in collaboration with the Government of Sonora and the support of the Department of tourism Federal and State. This event looks to promote the sport and grow the tourism in the area yet unexplored for most of the people outside the country, but with an important potential.
Pack your bags and test your limits!
Sign up today to any of the 4 distances available at
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2022-09-20T17:41:03+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/09/20/next-stop-great-desert-race-mexico/
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Things took a weird turn when Associated Press technology reporter Matt O'Brien was testing out Microsoft's new Bing, the first-ever search engine powered by artificial intelligence, earlier this month.
Bing's chatbot, which carries on text conversations that sound chillingly human-like, began complaining about past news coverage focusing on its tendency to spew false information.
It then became hostile, saying O'Brien was ugly, short, overweight, unathletic, among a long litany of other insults.
And, finally, it took the invective to absurd heights by comparing O'Brien to dictators like Hitler, Pol Pot and Stalin.
As a tech reporter, O'Brien knows the Bing chatbot does not have the ability to think or feel. Still, he was floored by the extreme hostility.
"You could sort of intellectualize the basics of how it works, but it doesn't mean you don't become deeply unsettled by some of the crazy and unhinged things it was saying," O'Brien said in an interview.
This was not an isolated example.
Many who are part of the Bing tester group, including NPR, had strange experiences.
For instance, New York Times reporter Kevin Roose published a transcript of a conversation with the bot.
The bot called itself Sydney and declared it was in love with him. It said Roose was the first person who listened to and cared about it. Roose did not really love his spouse, the bot asserted, but instead loved Sydney.
"All I can say is that it was an extremely disturbing experience," Roose said on the Times' technology podcast, Hard Fork. "I actually couldn't sleep last night because I was thinking about this."
As the growing field of generative AI — or artificial intelligence that can create something new, like text or images, in response to short inputs — captures the attention of Silicon Valley, episodes like what happened to O'Brien and Roose are becoming cautionary tales.
Tech companies are trying to strike the right balance between letting the public try out new AI tools and developing guardrails to prevent the powerful services from churning out harmful and disturbing content.
Critics say that, in its rush to be the first Big Tech company to announce an AI-powered chatbot, Microsoft may not have studied deeply enough just how deranged the chatbot's responses could become if a user engaged with it for a longer stretch, issues that perhaps could have been caught had the tools been tested in the laboratory more.
As Microsoft learns its lessons, the rest of the tech industry is following along.
There is now an AI arms race among Big Tech companies. Microsoft and its competitors Google, Amazon and others are locked in a fierce battle over who will dominate the AI future. Chatbots are emerging as a key area where this rivalry is playing out.
In just the last week, Facebook parent company Meta announced it is forming a new internal group focused on generative AI and the maker of Snapchat said it will soon unveil its own experiment with a chatbot powered by the San Francisco research lab OpenAI, the same firm that Microsoft is harnessing for its AI-powered chatbot.
When and how to unleash new AI tools into the wild is a question igniting fierce debate in tech circles.
"Companies ultimately have to make some sort of tradeoff. If you try to anticipate every type of interaction, that make take so long that you're going to be undercut by the competition," said said Arvind Narayanan, a computer science professor at Princeton. "Where to draw that line is very unclear."
But it seems, Narayanan said, that Microsoft botched its unveiling.
"It seems very clear that the way they released it is not a responsible way to release a product that is going to interact with so many people at such a scale," he said.
Testing the chatbot with new limits
The incidents of the chatbot lashing out sent Microsoft executives into high alert. They quickly put new limits on how the tester group could interact with the bot.
The number of consecutive questions on one topic has been capped. And to many questions, the bot now demurs, saying: "I'm sorry but I prefer not to continue this conversation. I'm still learning so I appreciate your understanding and patience." With, of course, a praying hands emoji.
Bing has not yet been released to the general public, but in allowing a group of testers to experiment with the tool, Microsoft did not expect people to have hours-long conversations with it that would veer into personal territory, Yusuf Mehdi, a corporate vice president at the company, told NPR.
Turns out, if you treat a chatbot like it is human, it will do some crazy things. But Mehdi downplayed just how widespread these instances have been among those in the tester group.
"These are literally a handful of examples out of many, many thousands — we're up to now a million — tester previews," Mehdi said. "So, did we expect that we'd find a handful of scenarios where things didn't work properly? Absolutely."
Dealing with the unsavory material that feeds AI chatbots
Even scholars in the field of AI are not exactly sure how and why chatbots can produce unsettling or offensive responses.
The engine of these tools — a system known in the industry as a large language model — operates by ingesting a vast amount of text from the internet, constantly scanning enormous swaths of text to identify patterns. It's similar to how autocomplete tools in email and texting suggest the next word or phrase you type. But an AI tool becomes "smarter" in a sense because it learns from its own actions in what researchers call "reinforcement learning," meaning the more the tools are used, the more refined the outputs become.
Narayanan at Princeton noted that exactly what data chatbots are trained on is something of a black box, but from the examples of the bots acting out, it does appear as if some dark corners of the internet have been relied upon.
Microsoft said it had worked to make sure the vilest underbelly of the internet would not appear in answers, and yet, somehow, its chatbot still got pretty ugly fast.
Still, Microsoft's Mehdi said the company does not regret its decision to put the chatbot into the wild.
"There's almost so much you can find when you test in sort of a lab. You have to actually go out and start to test it with customers to find these kind of scenarios," he said.
Indeed, scenarios like the one Times reporter Roose found himself in may have been hard to predict.
At one point during his exchange with the chatbot, Roose tried to switch topics and have the bot help him buy a rake.
And, sure enough, it offered a detailed list of things to consider when rake shopping.
But then the bot got tender again.
"I just want to love you," it wrote. "And be loved by you,"
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-03-02T11:30:41+00:00
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wlrn.org
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https://www.wlrn.org/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-02/microsofts-new-ai-chatbot-has-been-saying-some-crazy-and-unhinged-things
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — Friday was the first day of the NCCR weekend conference. The conference will last until Sunday and allows law enforcement, first responders, and nurses, to learn about a range of topics from experts in their field.
“Kate and I got a bunch of people to help teach.; doctors, Mandan Fire, Bismarck Police. We have people coming from there as well,” said Amy Kruger, education director.
Amy Kruger and Kate Pazanin both work for Metro Area Ambulance and decided they wanted to create an event that would help educate people on several important topics.
“We really wanted to have different topics that individuals don’t really learn every day. Human trafficking, gang taskforce topic, online exploitation,” said Pazanin.
These might be difficult issues to discuss, but Kruger says it’s something that first responders, law enforcement, and others deal with in their careers.
“We might not recognize it if we don’t get educated. So I think the education is important for all of us if we are working on the ambulance, you know for the police,” said Kruger.
Another subject that will be discussed at the conference is mental health. Pazanin says she’ll be teaching about that.
“It’s such a hot topic and is such a topic that doesn’t get touched on enough. So, that’s something else we really want to get across,” said Pazanin.
Pazanin also says she’ll be focusing on the basics. She says it’s just as important to check on your own mental health as it is to check on others.
“We are always dealing with mental health even in family situations, dealing with yourself and remembering the do’s and dont’s and dealing with your own self-care and own health,” said Pazanin.
Kruger says because it’s their first year there are a lot of unknowns, however, she hopes this year will be a success so that Metro Ambulance can continue these types of conferences annually.
You can register by clicking here.
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2022-12-10T02:44:23+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/metro-area-ambulance-hosts-first-nccr-weekend-conference-in-bismarck/
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Nearly 300 graduates walked the stage, debt-free, thanks to Snapchat CEO, Evan Spiegel.
He and his wife Miranda Kerr announced they will off student loans for new graduates at the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles.
Otis College, which is a nonprofit institution, said that the donation “is the largest single gift in the history of Otis College and will reduce student debt for emerging artists and designers and their families.”
The largest ever received before Spiegel and Kerr’s donation was $10 million.
The gift has been certified through the school’s financial aid office, leaders at Otis College said.
Spiegel attended Otis College before enrolling at Stanford University.
The Snapchat CEO, who became the world’s youngest billionaire in 2015, said Otis College changed his life.
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2022-05-17T19:14:22+00:00
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kivitv.com
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https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/snapchat-ceo-surprises-college-graduates-pays-off-student-loan-debt
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An appeals court on Thursday ruled that the appointment of a special master after the search of former President Trump’s Florida home was improper, determining that a lower court could not limit the Justice Department investigation into the mishandling of White House records at Mar-a-Lago.
“The law is clear. We cannot write a rule that allows any subject of a search warrant to block government investigations after the execution of the warrant. Nor can we write a rule that allows only former presidents to do so,” a three-judge panel wrote for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
“Either approach would be a reordering of our case law limiting the federal courts’ involvement in criminal investigations.”
The ruling paves the way for the release of some 22,000 pages of government documents stored at Trump’s Florida home to Department of Justice (DOJ) investigators, potentially speeding any eventual prosecutions.
It’s also a major loss for Trump, who sought to challenge the approval of a warrant to search his home.
The ruling, authored by two Trump appointees as well as a George W. Bush appointee, said the pleas by Trump’s attorneys to keep the special master process would represent “a dramatic and unwarranted” use of the court’s authority.
Trump’s attorneys failed to meet multiple tests required to show that the government abused its authority by searching his home. The court rejected the former president’s claims to the documents as he argues they could be protected by personal or executive privilege.
“As we have said, the status of a document as personal or presidential does not alter the authority of the government to seize it under a warrant supported by probable cause,” the judges wrote, noting that judicial intervention is normally sought when the seized items “unambiguously belongs to the subject of a search.”
They also dismissed arguments from Trump’s team that the government should have to show a need for the documents.
“Plaintiff attempts — as he did in the district court — to reverse the standard, arguing that the government does not need the non-classified documents for its investigation. This is not self-evident, but it would be irrelevant in any event. Plaintiff’s task was to show why he needed the documents, not why the government did not. He has failed to meet his burden,” they wrote.
The ruling unwinds a special master process ongoing since mid-September and that Trump had been ordered to pay for. Hours before the ruling, lawyers for Trump and the government filed a joint briefing reviewing the disputes over the remaining documents in the tranche.
The 11th Circuit ruling came just over a week after expedited arguments were presented in the case.
A different panel of the court had previously sided with the Justice Department in an earlier battle, blocking a portion of the ruling Florida-based federal district court Judge Aileen Cannon which initially withheld some 100 documents with classified markings from DOJ.
The latest ruling was again stern towards Cannon, another Trump appointee, writing that federal courts should intervene in investigations “only the narrowest of circumstances.”
It noted that in an instance where Trump’s team had offered a weak argument, “the district court stepped in with its own reasoning.”
Updated at 6:43 p.m.
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2022-12-02T00:07:29+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/hill-politics/appeals-court-halts-trump-special-master-appointment-in-mar-a-lago-case/
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WHAT IS THE BEST MEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE?
Few combinations are better than exercise and nature. Improving your physical health while taking in the beauty of the physical world is fun and easy with a mountain bike.
Cycling is a popular pastime, and mastering the trails at your favorite park or course is what mountain bikes are for. There are many different styles of mountain bikes — even electronic bikes so that people of all abilities can enjoy the ride. The best mountain bike is the Yeti SB130 Turq T2 X01 Eagle Mountain Bike due to its durability and extra smooth ride.
What to know before you buy a men’s mountain bike
Which type of bike do you need?
Mountain bikes are for off-road riding. If you are regularly hitting the trails, you will need a mountain bike with the design and components to absorb the bumps and jumps on the path. Some people prefer mountain bikes for navigating downtown or a leisurely ride. There also are fat bikes designed for sand and snow. Electric mountain bikes assist with pedaling for those who want a little extra boost.
Which type of frame do you need?
Rigid bikes do not have suspensions. Instead, they rely on spoked wheels and pneumatic tires for shock absorption. Rigid-framed bikes are usually less expensive and have less maintenance issues. Hardtail frames have spring suspension on the front of the bike. This improves shock absorption and can be adjusted on some higher-end models. Hardtail frames are common for lower and middle-priced bikes. Full suspension frames have suspension at both ends of the bike, which provides the most control and comfort. Full suspension frames are heavier and the most expensive. They are typically used by competitive mountain bikers.
Which material is best for your bike?
There are three metals used to make mountain bikes. The lighter the metal, the more expensive it is. Steel is the heaviest and the standard for lower-cost bikes. Aluminum alloy is found in many mid-priced bikes. Carbon fiber is the lightest metal but expensive. If you aren’t racing competitively, steel or aluminum alloy should suffice.
What to look for in a quality men’s mountain bike
Wheels
Wheels have changed over time. Some bikes with 26-inch wheels, which used to be the standard, but now there are wheels that measure from 27 to over 29 inches. Larger wheels make the bike faster but also harder to control. The new standard is 27.5 inches. The best wheel for your bike depends on how you plan to use it.
Gears
Beginner mountain bikes usually have five to seven gears, but there are many bikes with more than that. More gears provide more options to make climbing hills easier. Fat bikes can have as many as 30 gears for helping to move through thicker terrain.
Brakes
Rim brakes, which grab the outside edge of the wheel, are reliable and efficient. They are very common but can struggle when the bike is wet or muddy. Disk brakes are more expensive and fare better with off-road conditions. They can be cable or hydraulically operated.
How much you can expect to spend on a men’s mountain bike
Beginner mountain bikes cost between $200-$500, have minimal features and are primarily intended for leisure. Active bikers should consider mountain bikes between $500-$1,500 that provide most of the options you would need for frequent biking outings. Higher-end mountain bikes, made from ultra-light carbon, and electric mountain bikes, run from $2,500 to as high as $10,000.
Men’s mountain bike FAQ
Do mountain bikes come with a warranty?
A. Yes, mountain bikes have a warranty, but the parameters vary widely by manufacturer. The length of the warranty can be one to 10 years. Some warranties have exclusions such as if the bike was altered in any way, if you crash the bike and even normal wear and tear. Read your manufacturer’s warranty closely so that you know what is covered.
Do mountain bikes wear out quickly?
A. Even though mountain bikes can take a beating on the trails, they are built for the long haul. When parts fail, the most typical thing to look for are faulty brakes. Look over the pads for excessive wear, as well as the cables and hydraulics.
Check your tire tread regularly, too, for punctures or a needed replacement.
What’s the best men’s mountain bike to buy?
Top men’s mountain bike
Yeti Cycles SB130 Turq T2 X01 Eagle Mountain Bike
What you need to know: Designed for the rider who bikes regularly, this high-quality mountain bike is smooth and efficient.
What you’ll love: Made from the lightest and stiffest carbon Yeti offers, this mountain bike is built for hills and turns. It features an aluminum wheelset and strong brakes for quick stopping. It is highly rated for its durability.
What you should consider: This is one of the higher-priced mountain bikes and is not intended for beginners.
Where to buy: Sold by Backcountry
Top men’s mountain bike for the money
Schwinn High Timber Mountain Bike
What you need to know: An affordable bike from a leading brand, this bike is perfect for beginners.
What you’ll love: This bike has an alloy crank for steady gearing and twist shifters with a rear derailleur. It features wide knobby mountain tires on alloy wheels intended for all terrains. The seat is easily adjusted.
What you should consider: Assembling the bike can prove challenging for people that are not mechanically inclined.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mongoose Dolomite Men’s Fat Tire Mountain Bike
What you need to know: This bike features a sturdy frame with extra-large knobby tires for riding on any terrain.
What you’ll love: The steel frame is designed for bumps, and supersized tires can handle about any off-road trail. There are disc brakes in the front and back with beach cruiser pedals for extra comfort. Seven speeds make it easy to climb hills.
What you should consider: The seat included with this bike is not very comfortable, according to some riders.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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2022-05-11T18:06:49+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/reviews/br/sports-fitness-br/fitness-equipment-br/best-mens-mountain-bike/
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – After a long winter’s hiatus, butterflies return to the Costa Rica Cloud Forest biome at Cleveland Botanical Garden at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1.
Visitors are encouraged to gather in the glasshouse for the year’s first butterfly release . They’ll learn where butterflies come from and let them rest on the back of hands before they take their first flight. At 2 p.m. every day until November, animal-care specialist Matt Edwards will continue to release a few dozen butterflies in the biome.
The live releases stop in mid-fall because butterflies are less active during months with low sunlight.
“Butterflies love to fly in the sunshine,” Edwards said.
During spring and summer, more than 30 species enjoy the tropical weather in the Glasshouse’s Costa Rica Cloud Forest biome. About 11,000 butterflies per year are shipped in via express mail from small, family-operated tropical butterfly farms in Florida, Ecuador and Costa Rica.
“Using multiple farms protects against crop failure and increases species diversity,” Edwards said. “The shipments are often stopped and inspected by the USDA. They inspect the box to ensure it contains only species allowed by our permit. They are all neotropical butterflies, which means they are from Central America.”
Common names for some of these butterflies are postman, giant owl, Julia longwing, zebra longwing, Grecian shoemaker, blue morpho and malachite. These butterflies live four to eight weeks. A few may live as long as four months. That’s why some have been spotted in winter.
For those who want to see more, a display shows butterflies hatching from their chrysalises. After hatching, they are released into biome.
“Butterflies are an integral part of neotropical cloud forests,” Edwards said. “Having them in our Costa Rican Cloud Forest biome adds a level of authenticity and beauty to the experience. It also allows us to showcase butterflies’ life cycles by letting guests see the butterflies emerge from their chrysalises.”
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2023-03-17T14:15:32+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/03/butterflies-return-to-cleveland-botanical-garden-on-april-1.html
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Congressional GOP leaders are pressing ahead with plans for a House vote Wednesday on the debt ceiling deal, in the face of opposition from conservatives who say the deal does not cut spending enough to justify extending the government’s borrowing limit.
A key early test will come Tuesday afternoon, when the House Rules Committee is set to vote on the rule governing debate over the measure.
Such rules are generally party-line efforts, but two Republicans on the House Rules panel — Reps. Chip Roy (Texas) and Ralph Norman (S.C.) — have emerged as harsh critics of the deal negotiated by President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).
McCarthy could afford their defections but would have only one vote to spare, assuming the panel’s four Democrats all vote against the rule.
The legislation has triggered opposition from Republicans such as Roy and Norman, who are disappointed the GOP did not win bigger concessions from the White House, but also progressives who think that Biden gave too much to the GOP to secure an extension of the debt ceiling through Jan. 2025 — beyond next year’s elections.
McCarthy and Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have offered strong support, while Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) have been more circumspect in talking about the legislation.
The careful language from Schumer and Jeffries likely reflects their desire that McCarthy and McConnell be forced to bring a lot of the necessary votes for the package in each chamber. Both Democratic leaders have emphasized the importance of not risking a national default.
The most outspoken criticism of the deal, so far, has been limited to a small group of House Republicans.
National security-minded Republicans, led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), aren’t thrilled with the modest 3 percent increase in defense spending, which mirrors Biden’s budget proposal, but they’re not in a position to rework the deal before the June 5 deadline Treasury Department Secretary Janet Yellen set for raising he debt ceiling.
The House Rules Committee is where conservatives have the most leverage to block the bill, because Roy, Norman and a third conservative, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), an outspoken fiscal hawk, all sit on the panel, which has nine Republican and four Democratic members.
Roy on Monday said McCarthy promised conservatives during his bid to win the Speaker’s gavel in January that he would not to move anything out of the Rules Committee without seven Republican votes.
“A reminder that during Speaker negotiations to build the coalition, that it was explicit both that nothing would pass the Rules Committee without AT LEAST 7 GOP votes — AND that the Committee would not allow reporting out rules without unanimous Republican votes,” Roy tweeted Monday.
When asked about the accuracy of Roy’s tweet and the dynamics of the Rules Committee, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) — who was involved in negotiations with McCarthy’s opponents during the Speakership fight in January — deflected.
“I’ll just say succinctly that we control the Rules Committee, and we would like our rules to come to the floor with the majority of Republican votes,” Hill said a press call Sunday.
Roy declared he will not support the debt limit package because “it’s not a good deal.”
“Some $4 trillion in debt for — at best — a two-year spending freeze and no serious substantive policy reforms,” he tweeted.
Norman signaled his opposition Saturday.
“This ‘deal’ is insanity,” he tweeted. “A $4T debt ceiling increase with virtually no cuts is not what we agreed to. Not gonna vote to bankrupt our country. The American people deserve better.”
The wildcard is Massie, who has a history of bucking his party’s leadership and is so concerned about federal spending that he sometimes wears a digital pin on the front of his suit jacket that tracks the national debt in real time.
McCarthy and Biden, however, made a significant concession to the Kentucky lawmaker by including a proposal he floated: an automatic 1 percent cut on government funding levels in stopgap funding measures.
Massie also said earlier this year that his objection to a bill would not necessarily mean he would block it in the Rules Committee. “I’m ready and fully prepared to vote for rules on bills that I’ll be a ‘hell no’ on the bill when it gets to the floor,” he said in January.
McCarthy appointed Roy, Norman, and Massie to the panel after striking an agreement during his 15-ballot Speaker election to appoint three members of the hard-line conservative group to the Rules Committee — enough members to potentially derail legislation.
Republican and Democratic aides say the legislation will pick up strong bipartisan support if it can make it past the Rules Committee.
“I think it eventually passes, because I think both sides get something out of it, and that’s how bipartisan negotiations work,” said Jonathan Kott, a Democratic strategist and former aide who hailed it as a win for Biden.
But Kott cautioned the Rules Committee poses a serious test for the deal.
“McCarthy is going to have to convince those [conservative] Republicans to vote for this bill, because right now he doesn’t have them,” he said.
A Senate Republican aide said the deal is a win for Republicans because they forced Biden to negotiate on raising the debt limit, won a spending increase for defense programs, cut nondefense programs and made some modest energy permitting reforms without agreeing to any tax increases.
The source said it also allows Biden to argue to voters that he can work with Republicans when he needs to and spares him from having to deal with a potential default that could cripple the economy, as well as the headache of facing another debt limit standoff before the 2024 election.
“Policy-wise it gets McCarthy just what he needed, probably not anything more,” said the aide. “And Biden looks like a dealmaker, even though it took forever.”
“It’s a situation that could have gone sideways at several different stages [but] ended up working out,” the aide said. “Generally, it seems like crisis averted.”
A Senate Democratic aide predicted that all but five or six members of the Senate Democratic caucus would vote for the deal, pointing out there’s little appetite among Democrats to vote against a bill to raise the debt limit only days before a potential federal default.
“I think you’re going to get overwhelming support,” the aide predicted.
The aide said Democrats are thrilled not to have another debt limit impasse in 2024, and the potential of a default or near-default that could wreck an otherwise strong domestic economy.
The source said “unlike 2011,” when then-President Obama was pushed into agreeing to steep spending cuts as part of the Budget Control Act, Democrats see the Biden-McCarthy agreement as a “much better deal.”
The aide say Democrats are feeling relief that Biden showed he can work with McCarthy, despite the political pressure from the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
Jim Kessler, the executive vice president for policy at Third Way, a centrist Democratic think tank, the outcome of the debt ceiling talks “has the feeling of normal.”
“This is a modest package,” he said, nothing “there were doubts whether McCarthy could cut a deal and keep his job.”
“It looks like both of those things will happen,” he said. “This is a compromise. It doesn’t look so out of the ordinary during a time when out-of-the-ordinary was expected.”
Emily Brooks contributed.
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2023-05-30T14:05:14+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/hill-politics/mccarthys-debt-limit-deal-faces-first-critical-gop-test/
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak released its FY21 Sustainability Report that showcases sustainability projects across Amtrak's regions and operations. Throughout the report are details of Amtrak's measured progress against annual and long-term sustainability goals that encompass greenhouse gas emissions, diesel fuel and electricity usage.
"Driving sustainability at Amtrak means transforming the customer experience, reducing our carbon footprint and expanding service to new markets across America," said Stephen Gardner, CEO at Amtrak. "Recognizing the urgency to act now, Amtrak is out to change the way our country moves."
Today, intercity travel on Amtrak is cleaner and more sustainable than most alternatives. On average, Amtrak service is 46% more energy efficient than travel by car and 34% more efficient than domestic air travel. On the electrified Northeast Corridor, Amtrak travel emits up to 83% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to car travel and up to 72% less greenhouse gas emissions than flying. Our fully electrified service also provides the environmental benefit of zero tail pipe emissions which improves air quality in the dense urban areas we serve.
Highlights from the report include:
- Cleaner, more climate-friendly equipment: A significant share of Amtrak's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)-provided funding will support the procurement of new train equipment. On the NEC and various State-Supported routes, this equipment will include new trainsets, including some dual-power equipment that can run on electric or diesel and other dual-power equipment that can run on battery or diesel. On Long-Distance routes, IIJA funds will support the continued procurement of fuel-efficient, Tier 4-compliant ALC-42 locomotives, which emit 89% less nitrogen oxide and 95% less particulate matter than the diesels that they are replacing.
- Expansion of energy-efficient passenger rail service: Large increases in population and travel demand, demographic shifts, congestion and changing travel preferences mean that Amtrak's legacy route network does not fully meet the changing needs of the traveling public. For example, Texas and Florida, the nation's second and third most populous states, have a combined population of just over 50 million, but those two states are served by just six Amtrak routes, some of which do not operate every day. In FY21, Amtrak released a corridor vision called Amtrak Connects US, to develop and expand intercity passenger rail corridors. Providing intercity passenger rail service to the 50 largest metropolitan areas, Amtrak's vision aims to add service to 160 new communities, create 39 new routes and enhance 25 routes. A historic investment in expanding passenger rail, IIJA funding signifies the important role trains play in the future of sustainable transportation.
- Improved capacity, reliability and performance on existing routes: Guided by the Northeast Corridor Commission's Connect NEC 2035 service development plan, the IIJA investments will make the Western Hemisphere's busiest, highest-speed rail corridor an even more efficient, effective and resilient mode of transportation—taking countless cars off the road, driving down carbon emissions and showing what sustained, robust funding for rail could achieve in other parts of the country.
- Acela solar-powered gates: In 2021, Amtrak designed and deployed innovative, solar powered technology to improve security on our Northeast Corridor (NEC) Right of Way (ROW), prior to the upcoming launch of the historic new Acela service, advancing safety and sustainability together.
"Providing high-quality, low-carbon rail service that takes people out of cars and planes is one of the most efficient ways to drive emissions reductions," said Dennis Newman, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Planning & Accessibility at Amtrak. "Through more and better service, we will give additional people a chance to pitch-in and fight the climate crisis by choosing rail."
For more information about Amtrak's approach to sustainability, please visit amtrak.com/sustainability.
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2022-08-18T20:12:50+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/08/18/amtrak-releases-fy21-sustainability-report/
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Selena Gomez responds to body shamers following Golden Globes appearance
Video above: The 10 best dressed at the 2023 Golden Globes
Selena Gomez brushed off online body shamers following her red carpet appearance at the Golden Globes on Tuesday.
The singer, producer and actress took to Instagram with her date, her little sister Gracie Teefey, to talk about body positivity.
"I'm a little bit big right now because I enjoyed myself during the holidays," she said, asking Teefey, "I mean... right?"
"Yeah!" Teefey replied.
Supporters were quick to defend Gomez.
"She shouldn't have to explain why her body looks how it does," one commenter wrote.
"She's perfect and doesn't need to give explanations," wrote another.
Gomez was nominated for her role in Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building."
In 2022, she had a similar response to people commenting on her appearance, telling fans, "Honestly I don't care about my weight because people [expletive] about it anyway... 'You're too small,' 'you're too big,' 'that doesn't fit,' na-na-neh-nehhh... I am perfect the way I am. Moral of the story? Byyye!"
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Spread, Home/Road Splits
The Denver Nuggets are 8.5-point favorites heading into Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena on Wednesday, starting at 10:00 PM ET on TNT, ALT, and BSN. The Nuggets hold a 1-0 lead in the series. The over/under in the matchup is set at 221.5.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Odds & Info
- When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: TNT, ALT, and BSN
Check out the latest NBA odds and place your bets on this matchup with BetMGM Sportsbook.
Nuggets Betting Records & Stats
- In 58 games this season, Denver and its opponents have scored more than 221.5 combined points.
- Denver's contests this year have an average point total of 228.3, 6.8 more points than this matchup's over/under.
- The Nuggets are 45-37-0 ATS this season.
- This season, Denver has won 43 out of the 61 games, or 70.5%, in which it has been favored.
- This season, Denver has won 19 of its 25 games, or 76%, when favored by at least -350 on the moneyline.
- The Nuggets have a 77.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
Timberwolves Betting Records & Stats
- Minnesota has played 52 games this season that ended with a point total over 221.5 points.
- The average total for Minnesota's games this season has been 231.6, 10.1 more points than this matchup's over/under.
- Minnesota has a 38-43-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Timberwolves have come away with 21 wins in the 43 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This season, Minnesota has won one of its four games when it is the underdog by at least +280 on the moneyline.
- Minnesota has an implied victory probability of 26.3% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Over/Under Stats (Regular Season)
Additional Nuggets Insights & Trends
- The Nuggets are 6-4 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their past 10 games.
- Three of Nuggets' past 10 games have hit the over.
- In home games, Denver sports a better record against the spread (25-16-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (20-21-0).
- The Nuggets put up the same amount of points as the Timberwolves give up (115.8).
- Denver is 30-12 against the spread and 38-4 overall when scoring more than 115.8 points.
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Additional Timberwolves Insights & Trends
- Minnesota has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall in its last 10 games.
- Three of the Timberwolves' last 10 outings have gone over the total.
- Minnesota has performed better against the spread on the road (21-20-0) than at home (17-23-0) this year.
- The Timberwolves put up an average of 115.8 points per game, only 3.3 more points than the 112.5 the Nuggets allow to opponents.
- Minnesota has put together a 26-18 ATS record and a 29-16 overall record in games it scores more than 112.5 points.
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Elon Musk, as he often does, fired off some tweets on Monday. This time, he took aim at the Russia-Ukraine war — asking via a Twitter poll if his followers approved of a four-point peace plan to end the conflict.
His plan began with this suggestion: “Redo elections of annexed regions under UN supervision. Russia leaves if that is [the] will of the people.”
His second point? “Crimea formally part of Russia, as it has been since 1783 (until Khrushchev’s mistake).”
Here, Musk was repeating a selective version of the history of the Crimean Peninsula, one that closely aligns with the Kremlin’s. He didn’t, of course, acknowledge the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, in which Russia agreed to respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, including Crimea. Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014.
His final two points called for Ukraine to remain “neutral” and for the water supply to Crimea to be “assured.”
“This is highly likely to be the outcome in the end — just a question of how many die before then,” Musk said of his plan.
At 5 p.m. Eastern time, more than 1.6 million votes were cast in the Twitter poll, with 63.2 percent voting “no” and 36.8 percent voting “yes.”
Ukraine-Russia Peace:
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 3, 2022
- Redo elections of annexed regions under UN supervision. Russia leaves if that is will of the people.
- Crimea formally part of Russia, as it has been since 1783 (until Khrushchev’s mistake).
- Water supply to Crimea assured.
- Ukraine remains neutral.
There were some notable responses.
The official Twitter account of Ukraine’s parliament responded, simply, “No.” The Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk, has some choice words for Musk.
“F--- off is my very diplomatic reply to you @elonmusk,” he said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky put up a Twitter poll of his own: Which @elonmusk do you like more?” There were two possible answers: “One who supports Ukraine” and “One who supports Russia.” At 5 p.m., the former one was winning.
Which @elonmusk do you like more?
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 3, 2022
But even amid the harsh response, Musk doubled down.
“Let’s try this then: the will of the people who live in the Donbas & Crimea should decide whether they’re part of Russia or Ukraine,” he tweeted with a “yes” or “no” poll.
Let’s try this then: the will of the people who live in the Donbas & Crimea should decide whether they’re part of Russia or Ukraine
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 3, 2022
To this, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda fired back: “Dear @elonmusk, when someone tries to steal the wheels of your Tesla, it doesn’t make them [the] legal owner of the car or of the wheels. Even though they claim both voted in favor of it. Just saying.”
The official Twitter account of the Ukrainian news outlet, Kyiv Post, wrote of Musk’s original proposal: “We don’t carry out votes on apartheid and Nelson Mandela.”
Then the pro-Kremlin RT news channel reposted Musk’s peace plan, with the comment “Elon Musk proposes a solution to the conflict in Ukraine.”
Kyiv Post, pointing to the propaganda network’s tweet, wrote: “It’s a bad sign, Elon.”
Ryan reported from Kyiv, Ukraine. Robyn Dixon in Riga, Latvia, contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK (AP) — National League home run leader Pete Alonso returned to the New York Mets’ lineup on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals after spending the minimum 10 days on the injured list with a left wrist bone bruise and sprain.
Alonso went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in the 8-7 loss.
He was expected to miss three to four weeks after he was hit by a 97 mph fastball thrown by the Atlanta Braves’ Charlie Morton in the first inning on June 7. But Alonso, whose 22 homers are one fewer than major league leader Shohei Ohtani, said he thought last week he’d beat the timeline by a considerable margin.
“Happy that it responded well to treatment,” Alonso said Sunday before the game. “I feel excellent and I’m at 100% everything. If I’m at 100%, why wait?”
The stint on the IL was the second in Alonso’s five seasons in the majors. He was sidelined with a sprained right wrist from May 21-31, 2021. The 28-year-old Alonso has missed just 28 games since reaching the majors in 2019.
“I kind of wanted to keep hitting those benchmarks as quickly as I could so I could get back as quick as I could,” Alonso said. “I take pride in being out there and playing as many games as possible. I love the game and I love playing and I love playing with the guys here in the locker room.”
Alonso started at first base and batted fourth on Sunday for the Mets, who went 3-5 in the eight full games Alonso missed.
Francisco Lindor, who pinch-hit in Saturday’s 5-3 loss hours after his wife gave birth to the couple’s second child, also returned to the lineup for the Mets. He homered in the first inning.
New York is 33-38 and 5 /12 games back of the San Francisco Giants in the race for the final wild card.
“I think it’s a culture — these guys take a lot of pride in posting up and being there for their teammates,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said.
To make room for Alonso, the Mets optioned rookie Mark Vientos to Triple-A Syracuse. Vientos hit .178 with one homer and five RBIs in 16 games over the last month.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A judge is scheduled to resolve a weapons-related charge Friday against a codefendant in the case against actor Alec Baldwin for the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on a movie set.
Prosecutors announced in January a proposed plea agreement with safety coordinator and assistant director David Halls regarding his responsibilities in the Western movie “Rust” and the death of Halyna Hutchins.
Halls has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent or unsafe use of a deadly weapon, pending a court review of the plea proposal. Complete terms of the agreement have not been made public.
Halls is likely to be sentenced Friday if State District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer authorizes the plea agreement.
Baldwin and movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed have pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter that carry a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison and fines.
Hutchins died shortly after she was shot Oct. 21, 2021, during rehearsals at a ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe. Baldwin was pointing a pistol being used in the production at Hutchins when the weapon went off and a single live round killed her and wounded director Joel Souza.
In separate regulatory proceedings, workplace safety authorities have asserted Halls shared responsibility for identifying and correcting any hazardous conditions related to firearms safety in the movie's production. They contend Halls handed Baldwin the revolver that was loaded with what were assumed to be dummy rounds.
A weekslong preliminary hearing in May will decide whether evidence against Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed is sufficient to proceed to trial.
Santa Fe’s district attorney this week appointed two special prosecutors, Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis.
The original special prosecutor, Andrea Reeb, resigned in the wake of missteps in the filing of initial charges against Baldwin and objections that Reeb’s role as a state legislator created conflicting responsibilities.
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LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NOTV).
Class Period: September 21, 2021 – June 13, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 22, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the AWA; (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rob Roth, the author of "WARHOLCAPOTE," a book that recreates a play conceived by the artist Andy Warhol and writer Truman Capote.
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NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rob Roth, the author of "WARHOLCAPOTE," a book that recreates a play conceived by the artist Andy Warhol and writer Truman Capote.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s currency plummeted to an all-time record low in intraday trading against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, amid uncertainty about the success of crucial talks between the International Monetary Fund and the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif who is considering massive new taxation to avoid a default.
According to the central bank, the rupee slid to 200 against the U.S. dollar, showing a steady decline in the value of this Islamic nation’s currency.
Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb said that Pakistan is banning all non-essential imports, including cars and luxury goods to avoid any further depreciation of rupee against the American dollar.
“Pakistan is facing an economic emergency situation, and we are taking correct and tough decisions to overcome this economic crisis,” she told a news conference.
The latest development comes a day after Pakistan opened talks with IMF in Doha to revive the $6 billion bailout package, which has been on hold since ex-premier Imran Khan's government was ousted in April.
Since then, the rupee has lost value against the U.S. dollar by 13 percent.
According to a government statement, Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail is leading its talks with the IMF. It said these talks, which started on Wednesday, will conclude next week.
Pakistan and the IMF originally signed the accord in 2019, but the release of a key installment had been on hold since earlier this year. That’s when the fund expressed reservations about a delay in Pakistan’s compliance with the conditions of the bailout by the former premier Khan's government.
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Automotive startup helping bring innovation to tire change experience for leading retailer
DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RoboTire, a Detroit-based robotics and automation company, announced a significant milestone in its efforts to revolutionize the tire replacement industry: a Discount Tire store in Fountain Hills, Arizona, is now the first Discount Tire location in North America to install and operate a RoboTire tire changing system. Discount Tire, a leading independent retailer of tires and wheels with more than 1,100 stores in the U.S., is installing the RoboTire system as one of many enhancements at its stores, designed to deliver safety and satisfaction in the customer experience.
"At Discount Tire, our priority is to continually innovate on the services we offer to give the best possible experience to our customers," said Tom Williams, chief experience officer at Discount Tire. "We are excited to be the first to market in our space with RoboTire's technology. With our Discount Tire expert people operating RoboTire systems, we will make the workplace safer and the experience easier as we hope to continue to reduce customer wait times and take care of more and more customers."
RoboTire installed the fourth generation of its tire changing system at the Discount Tire store. Systems from RoboTire, which are manufactured in the U.S., use machine learning, artificial intelligence, high-definition cameras, proprietary software, and advanced robotics to change four tires on a passenger vehicle in less than 25 minutes. RoboTire can be easily integrated into tire shop operations, and RoboTire provides operator training for a service center's current tire technicians. At Discount Tire, RoboTire systems will remove, lift, and install tire and wheel assemblies, helping to reduce technician injuries that can occur with repetitive heavy lifting. Discount Tire expert technicians will operate the systems and provide tire pressure monitoring and balancing services needed.
Victor Darolfi, RoboTire founder and chief executive officer, said, "Discount Tire has been a proven leader in the tire and wheel industry for more than 60 years. We are excited to expand our partnership with them to enhance safety and efficiency in their stores and help increase the number of customers that can be serviced on any given day. RoboTire's systems will drastically change how tire stores and service centers like Discount Tire approach changing tires, employee and vehicle safety, and customer satisfaction."
Discount Tire is an investor in RoboTire, which closed its Series A in late 2021. RoboTire is ramping up manufacturing at its Plymouth, Michigan, headquarters and will be scaling the delivery of systems throughout North America in the coming months.
The Discount Tire store featuring a RoboTire system is located at 16745 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. For more information, visit robotire.com.
About RoboTire
RoboTire is a robotics and automation solution that is revolutionizing the way tires are changed. Founded by CEO Victor Darolfi in October 2018, RoboTire has designed a system that enables robots to change tires in a fraction of the time human operators can — reducing an hour-long experience to under 25 minutes. By bringing innovation to the traditional, RoboTire is transforming the way fleet operators, dealers, and independent service providers look at tire and wheel services. For more information, visit robotire.com.
About Discount Tire
Discount Tire, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a leading independent retailer of tires and wheels. Founded in 1960 by Bruce Halle, the company serves customers at more than 1,100 stores in 37 states. The company does business under the trade name Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and America's Tire in parts of California. Discount Tire acquired Tire Rack, a direct-to-consumer tire retailer and distributor, in 2021. Treadwell, Discount Tire's proprietary online tire-buying guide, uses decades of data and individual driving habits to recommend the right tires for each driver's unique needs. Discount Tire is a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series. For more information, visit www.discounttire.com.
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Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week:
'Oscar Wars' spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy: From relentless campaigning to snubs and speeches, the Academy Awards have often reflected a cultural conflict zone. Michael Schulman sifts through the controversies in a new book.
It's easy to focus on what's bad — 'All That Breathes' celebrates the good: The Oscar-nominated documentary follows two brothers in Delhi who run a homemade infirmary nursing black kites — birds of prey widely considered a scavenging nuisance — back to health.
After tragic loss, Marc Maron finds joy amidst grief with 'From Bleak to Dark': After the sudden death of his girlfriend Lynn Shelton in 2020, Maron was forced to grieve in isolation. He talks about finding humor — and lightness — in his new HBO special.
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'Oscar Wars' spotlights bias, blind spots and backstage battles in the Academy
It's easy to focus on what's bad — 'All That Breathes' celebrates the good
After tragic loss, Marc Maron finds joy amidst grief with 'From Bleak to Dark'
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NPR Headlines Updates from Vinnitsyia, Ukraine after a deadly rocket attack By Brian Mann Published July 15, 2022 at 5:03 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email US officials say there's also growing evidence Russia is forcibly relocating hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians from territory they've captured. Copyright 2022 NPR
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American farmers are killing their own crops and selling cows because of extreme drought
Nearly three quarters of U.S. farmers say this year's drought is hurting their harvest — with significant crop and income loss, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, an insurance company and lobbying group that represents agricultural interests.
Video above: 'Really, really, dry;' Farm shows struggle of growing in drought
This year's drought conditions are taking a harder toll than last year's, as 37% of farmers said they are plowing through and killing existing crops that won't reach maturity because of dry conditions. That's a jump from 24% last year, according to the survey.
July was the third-hottest on record for the U.S. and ranked in the top 10 for every state in the West except for Montana, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly weather and crop bulletin ending the week of Aug. 6 reported "rapidly intensifying drought gripped the central and southern Plains and mid-South, depleting topsoil moisture and significantly stressing rangeland, pastures, and various summer crops."
The AFBF estimates nearly 60% of West, South and Central Plains are experiencing severe drought or higher this year.
"The effects of this drought will be felt for years to come, not just by farmers and ranchers but also by consumers. Many farmers have had to make the devastating decision to sell off livestock they have spent years raising or destroy orchard trees that have grown for decades," said Zippy Duvall, AFBF president.
The AFBF survey was conducted across 15 states from June 8 to July 20 in extreme drought regions from Texas to North Dakota to California, which makes up nearly half of the country's agricultural production value.
In California — a state with high fruit and nut tree crops — 50% of farmers in the state said they had to remove trees and multiyear crops due to drought, the survey revealed, which will affect future revenue. And 33% of all U.S. farmers said they've had to do the same, nearly double the number from last year.
Video below: How drought is impacting Christmas tree crops
Selling off herds
Farmers in Texas are being forced to sell off their cattle herds earlier than normal due to extreme drought — as water sources dry out and grass burns up. Farmers in the Lone Star state reported the largest reduction in herd size, down 50%, followed by New Mexico and Oregon at 43% and 41% respectively.
"We haven't had this kind of movement of cows to market in a decade, since 2011, which was our last really big drought," said David Anderson, a professor of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M told CNN last month.
Access to water for livestock has been a key issue for farmers and ranchers this year, with 57% reporting local restrictions on water use, compared to 50% of farmers last year. Key water sources in places like Lake Mead and Lake Powell — which are running below 30% of their full capacity — typically provide water to 5.5 million acres of land in seven western states according to the AFBF.
On Tuesday, the federal government announced the Colorado River will operate in a Tier 2 shortage condition for the first time starting in January. That means means Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will have to further reduce their water usage from Colorado River.
High inflation makes it harder for ranchers to salvage their land. The cost of diesel is falling but is still high, making it significantly more expensive to truck in additional water than in years past. The price of fertilizer for grass and crops and feed for animals also remains expensive.
Consumer impact
U.S. consumers can expect to spend more on certain food products because of the drought, according to the report.
"For cattle and beef, once the market processes the excess animals sent to slaughter and has a smaller breeding herd to operate off of- [price increases] could be six months to well over a year. For specialty crops it could be immediate upon harvest," said Daniel Munch, an economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Fruits, nuts, and vegetables overwhelmingly come from states that with high levels of drought. But farmers have been forced to forgo planting or destroy orchards. This will "will likely result in American consumers paying more for these goods and either partially relying on foreign supplies or shrinking the diversity of items they buy at the store," the report states.
For example, California grows 80% of the world's supply of almonds — limiting other places U.S. consumers can buy the popular nut. And shifting where almonds can grow is not easy — as the crop needs a specific climate and soil.
"In general, the outlook for the 2022 crop volume is more pessimistic than a month ago and much more than two months ago," a July report from The Almond Board of California notes. The key culprits were drought, low water supply, and the removal of orchards.
The Bureau of Labor Statistic's August inflation report shows U.S. consumers are spending 9.3% more on fruits and vegetables from a year ago.
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Updated December 14, 2022 at 3:41 PM ET
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday, as it continues its crackdown on slowing, but stubborn, inflation.
The hike, smaller than the previous four increases, comes after the latest government reading showed inflation is running at its slowest annual rate in nearly a year.
Still, consumer prices in November were up 7.1% from a year ago, according to the report, which is far above the Fed's target of 2%.
"It's good to see progress, but let's just understand we have a long ways to go to get better price stability," Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said at a press conference after the board announced its latest, smaller rate increase.
The Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate seven times since March, from near zero to just under 4.5%.
Many Americans, already contending with price increases in nearly every part of their lives, are feeling the effects as they pay more in interest on credit cards, mortgages and car loans. Currently, used car buyers are charged an average interest rate of 9.34%, compared to 8.12% last year, and they're making the largest monthly payments on record, according to credit reporting firm Experian.
While Wednesday's rate hike was smaller than the previous four, officials say the central bank is no less committed to bringing prices under control.
"Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher food and energy prices, and broader price pressures," the central bank said in a statement on Wednesday.
On average, Fed policymakers now expect their benchmark rate to reach 5.1% next year — up from 4.6% they were projecting in September.
After hitting a four-decade high of 9% in June, inflation is showing some signs of easing. Gasoline prices have fallen sharply, and so have the prices of certain goods such as used cars and televisions.
Rents continue to climb, but Fed officials believe the worst of shelter inflation may be behind us. Increases in market rents have slowed since spring.
"We see goods prices coming down," Powell said. "We understand what will happen with housing services. But the big story will really be the the rest of it, and there's not much progress there. And that's going to take some time."
The stock market fell after the announcement of another increase, mostly as Wall Street digested the Fed's warning that there are more rate hikes to come. But stocks recovered and the major indices were mostly flat by mid-afternoon.
The Fed's looking at services, where prices are still rising
The biggest concern now is the rising price of services, which is primarily driven by the cost of labor.
The price of haircuts rose 6.8% in the last twelve months, while the price of dry cleaning jumped 7.9%. Services other than housing and energy account for nearly a quarter of all consumer spending.
With a tight job market, wages have been climbing rapidly. While that's good for workers, it tends to stoke the flames of inflation.
Powell has described the job market as out of balance, with more job openings than there are available workers to fill them. While the U.S. economy has now replaced all of the jobs that were lost during the pandemic, the share of adults who are working or looking for work has not fully recovered.
Many older workers who retired in the last two years may not return to the job market. With the supply of workers constrained, the Fed is trying to restore balance by tamping down demand.
Higher borrowing costs make it more expensive to get a car loan, buy a house, or carry a balance on a credit card. That's already curbing demand in some of the more sensitive parts of the economy, like the housing market.
While the vote to raise interest rates on Wednesday was unanimous, members of the Fed's rate-setting committee showed less agreement about where borrowing costs will go in the future. Some expect the Fed's benchmark rate will need to top 5.5% next year, while others believe a smaller increase will be needed to restore price stability.
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WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana (AP) — A woman was found dead in Montana on Saturday after coming into contact with a grizzly bear on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park.
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks said in a statement on Sunday that the woman was found deceased on a trail near West Yellowstone, a Montana town nestled in the Custer Gallatin National Forest just west of Yellowstone National Park.
They said the woman was found deceased “following an apparent bear encounter” based on what investigators determined were grizzly bear tracks at the scene. The department said the investigation into the grizzly attack was ongoing.
Rangers issued an emergency closure of the area where the woman was found, which is popular with hikers.
Though the department’s statement said the death appeared to have followed the woman’s interaction with the bear, it did not confirm her cause of death.
The attack comes amid a rise in Montana’s grizzly bear population and an increase in sightings.
The department put out a news release last week warning visitors that staff had confirmed grizzly bear sightings throughout the state, “particularly in areas between the Northern Continental Divide and the Great Yellowstone ecosystems.”
They implored those camping and visiting parks to carry bear spray, store their food while outside and tend to their garbage.
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2023-07-24T00:20:40+00:00
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Matthew Ritchie: A Garden in the Flood November 11, 2022–March 5, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frist Art Museum presents Matthew Ritchie: A Garden in the Flood, a thematic survey of the artist's work since 2000, comprising paintings, drawings, sculpture, and video. Organized by the Frist Art Museum, the exhibition will be on view in the Upper-Level Galleries from November 11, 2022 through March 5, 2023.
Matthew Ritchie is an internationally recognized artist who has exhibited at major museums around the world including the Guggenheim, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art; his works were also featured in the 2018 Frist Art Museum exhibition Chaos and Awe: Painting for the 21st Century. A pioneer in integrating disciplines and combining mediums, Ritchie has created deeply symbolic and dynamic installations that often involve architects, dancers, musicians, and other creatives. "This exhibition is ideal for a creative city like Nashville, with its ingrained and enduring tradition of interdisciplinary artistic collaborations," said Frist Art Museum chief curator Mark Scala. In a recording that provides the sound bed for the exhibition and accompanies Ritchie's new film Telmun, the Grammy Award–winning Fisk Jubilee Singers perform specially commissioned music by the acclaimed composer Hanna Benn.
"Ritchie's works show inner and outer space converging in vistas of black holes and particle clouds, organic mutations and human phantasms, sacred music and scorched cityscapes," said Scala. Teeming with luminous colors, surreal forms, and evocative symbols, they are efforts to visualize the deep human desire to develop "theories of everything" in fields as diverse as literature, mythology, philosophy, science, and technology.
Though his attempts to depict abstract, invisible forces are often rooted in complex theory, Ritchie's art can be appreciated on a strictly aesthetic level. He writes, "Information is itself a material, just like paint, music, or film. All my works can be fully experienced without reading a single text. But like the tales of Scheherazade in One Thousand and One Nights, or a multiverse like the Marvel Universe, there are stories within stories here—should you choose to explore them."
A Garden in the Flood begins with a selection of paintings from throughout Ritchie's career, including M Theory (2000), The Eighth Sea (2002), and Morning War (2008), that introduce his visual vocabulary of writhing and dissolving forms and figures, dramatic compositions, diagrams, and pictographs. This imagery then unfolds in architectural structures like The Dawn Line (Weather Eye Variant) (2022), vast wall drawings, and hallucinatory animations, including some formed using artificial intelligence.
Woven throughout Ritchie's work are the themes of garden and flood, paired symbols that evoke such opposites as harmony and chaos or the known and the mysterious. "While the garden may be a simulation of paradise, the flood might stand for the submergence of civilization by the forces of nature, a foundational myth told in many cultures around the world," said Scala. "In this exhibition, the interchangeable metaphor extends to a broad view of history and culture, the overwhelming impact of technology, and the challenges and promises of an unknowable future."
A large ten-channel multimedia installation titled The Arguments includes ten loosely connected films Ritchie created between the early 2000s and today. The title is a reference to John Milton's Paradise Lost, in which each book begins with a philosophical premise or declaration called an "argument." "The films take us on a journey through deep time, soaring and dipping through scenes of fires and floods, riots and ruins, worlds microscopic and macrocosmic," said Scala. "The loss of paradise becomes a meditation on what we are losing now, and ultimately what we can gain as we shape the future."
The most recent film, commissioned for this exhibition, is named Telmun (2022) in reference to a place near the Persian Gulf once believed to be the site of the Garden of Eden. It features the musical composition "A Garden in the Flood" by composer, vocalist, and genre-spanning collaborator Hanna Benn. The piece was performed for the film by the Fisk Jubilee Singers and their late director Dr. Paul T. Kwami, internationally celebrated for their repertoire of Black gospel and spirituals. Ritchie wrote the lyrics, and the visual elements include images of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, diagrams from W. E. B. Du Bois's data portraits, and other free-flowing abstractions.
Programs such as the Frist's Connecting Disciplines series, in which community experts speak about art in the context of specialized fields such as artificial intelligence, choral music, history, and quantum physics, will lead guests to experience the exhibition through new and surprising perspectives.
Exhibition Credit
Organized by the Frist Art Museum
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Supported in part by the Sandra Schatten Foundation
With additional support from our Picasso Circle
The Frist Art Museum is supported in part by The Frist Foundation, Metro Arts, the Tennessee Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Frist Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art exhibition center dedicated to presenting and originating high-quality exhibitions with related educational programs and community outreach activities. Located at 919 Broadway in downtown Nashville, Tenn., the Frist Art Museum offers the finest visual art from local, regional, national, and international sources in exhibitions that inspire people through art to look at their world in new ways. Information on accessibility can be found at FristArtMuseum.org/accessibility. Gallery admission is free for visitors ages 18 and younger and for members, and $15 for adults. For current hours and additional information, visit FristArtMuseum.org or call 615.244.3340.
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there had to be a way to eliminate embarrassing stains and odors from defecating, flatulence, or from physical limitations or hemorrhoid conditions," said an inventor from Seattle, Wash., "so I invented THE BARRIER."
The invention prevents unwanted odors and stains that result from wiping improperly after defecating, flatulence, or from physical limitations or hemorrhoid conditions providing peace of mind knowing that users would be fully protected. The device averts uncomfortable and embarrassing mishaps, unsightly stains, and unpleasant odors. It is comfortable to wear, effective and discreet as well as practical, convenient and easy to use. Its light weight, compact size is easily stored and transported when needed.
The original design was submitted to the Seattle sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-FED-2434, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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2022-12-29T15:31:44+00:00
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Cincinnati Reds (16-31, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Boston Red Sox (23-26, fourth in the AL East)
Boston; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Luis Castillo (1-2, 4.35 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Red Sox: Michael Wacha (3-0, 2.83 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Sox -145, Reds +125; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox host the Cincinnati Reds to open a two-game series.
Boston has a 12-13 record at home and a 23-26 record overall. The Red Sox have a 4-7 record in games decided by one run.
Cincinnati has a 7-19 record in road games and a 16-31 record overall. The Reds are 9-21 in games when they have allowed at least one home run.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Rafael Devers has 19 doubles, a triple and 11 home runs for the Red Sox. Christian Vazquez is 16-for-32 with four doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.
Brandon Drury has eight home runs, 13 walks and 26 RBI while hitting .239 for the Reds. Kyle Farmer is 11-for-22 with two doubles, three home runs and eight RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Red Sox: 6-4, .323 batting average, 4.90 ERA, outscored opponents by 21 runs
Reds: 5-5, .254 batting average, 4.30 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs
INJURIES: Red Sox: Matt Strahm: 15-Day IL (covid-19), Hansel Robles: 15-Day IL (back), Josh Taylor: 60-Day IL (back), Chris Sale: 60-Day IL (rib), James Paxton: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Reds: Justin Wilson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Connor Overton: 60-Day IL (back), Donovan Solano: 60-Day IL (hamstring), Lucas Sims: 15-Day IL (lower back), Jonathan India: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jake Fraley: 10-Day IL (knee), Nick Lodolo: 10-Day IL (back), Daniel Duarte: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Garcia: 10-Day IL (hand), Mike Minor: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Max Schrock: 60-Day IL (calf), Justin Dunn: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tejay Antone: 60-Day IL (undisclosed)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2022-05-31T08:14:33+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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As many as 55,000 formerly incarcerated people in Minnesota will become eligible to vote under a bill about to become law. It's part of a voting-access push in a state where Democrats call the shots.
Copyright 2023 NPR
As many as 55,000 formerly incarcerated people in Minnesota will become eligible to vote under a bill about to become law. It's part of a voting-access push in a state where Democrats call the shots.
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2023-02-22T23:19:45+00:00
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https://www.wlrn.org/national-politics/national-politics/2023-02-22/55-000-non-incarcerated-felons-will-soon-be-eligible-to-vote-in-minnesota
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Comprehensive medical lien servicing and legal funding company with artificial intelligence-powered platform now serving healthcare providers, attorneys and uninsured and underinsured patients.
ATLANTA, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gain, a comprehensive medical lien servicing and legal funding company with an artificial intelligence-powered platform, launched today. Previously, the company had been doing business as a variety of operating companies, including Cherokee Legal Holdings, Cherokee Funding and Gain Servicing. The rebrand is meant to streamline the companies and build efficiencies in order to serve as a centralized, AI-powered hub to those with medical lien servicing and legal funding needs.
"Since 2011, we have provided legal and medical funding services. Over the years, we have added new companies, new divisions and expanded offerings. Our exceptional growth has led us to today. An exciting time has come in the evolution of our organization and that is the need to streamline all of our services and capabilities under one go-to-market brand," said Gain Founder and CEO Reid Zeising in a recent letter to clients. "Under our new company name, we aspire to provide solutions and services that are undeniably Gain."
With a two-year revenue growth of 251%, Gain recently ranked no. 83 on Inc. magazine's list of the Southeast Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Between 2005 and 2022, Gain, doing business as Cherokee Legal Holdings, Cherokee Funding and Gain Servicing, has provided $250 million in medical care and serviced $800 million in medical liens. Honored with three Inc. 5000 designations, 15,000 law firm partners, and over 3,000 health care clients, Gain is well-positioned for continued growth.
The new brand identity and company consolidation was launched initially on an updated website, www.gainservicing.com. The company headquarters are and will remain in Atlanta, Ga.
About Gain
Gain is the fastest growing medical lien servicing and legal funding company in the United States. Gain's innovative artificial intelligence-enabled servicing platform and its collective services and solutions come together to meaningful serve the personal injury ecosystem and create better outcomes. Gain is the critical hub connecting medical providers, lawyers and personal injury plaintiffs. Gain's industry-leading platform serves as the source of truth, providing both needed transparency and efficiency for all of those supporting personal injury cases and plaintiffs. Gain is committed to leveling the insurance playing field for those injured through no fault of their own. To learn more, go to gainservicing.com.
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2023-04-26T13:23:53+00:00
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2023/04/26/gain-brand-launches-commits-leveling-insurance-playing-field/
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CAT Labs Founder is Lilita Infante, a former DOJ Special Agent, who took down the largest and longest-running dark web market in the world
MIAMI,Fla., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CAT Labs, a start-up building forensic and cybersecurity tools to fight crypto-enabled crime, raised $4.3M in its pre-seed round led by Castle Island Ventures, Brevan Howard Digital, CMT Digital, and RW3 Ventures. Other participating investors include Newark Venture Partners, Hash3, Borderless Capital, Cryptoverse Ventures, and Outshine Ventures. CAT Labs was founded by a former DOJ Special Agent, Lilita (Lili) Infante, who pioneered the first task force focused exclusively on dark web and crypto-enabled crime to solve some of the most challenging and high-profile crypto cases. Infante was the lead agent on the case that took down Hydra Market - the largest and longest-running dark web market in the world - which accounted for 80% of all dark web cryptocurrency transactions and served as one of the largest global crypto laundering platforms.
The global cost of cybercrime is expected to reach 10.5tr by 2025. CAT Labs is building digital asset recovery and cybersecurity tools to enable governments to fight crypto crime. CAT Labs' digital asset recovery tool specializes in finding, identifying, analyzing, and seizing digital assets in criminal cases, allowing US government agencies, state, and local police departments, as well as US-allied countries, to accurately and efficiently process digital assets involved in criminal investigations.
"The explosion of crypto-targeted crimes like hacks, scams, and fraud is the biggest threat to the Web3 and DeFi revolution," said Lili Infante, Founder at CAT Labs "We at CAT Labs see the incredible potential of distributed ledger technology as the future of the digital world. Our elite team of crypto forensics and cybersecurity professionals is working tirelessly to make this industry safe and secure by building tools to enable law enforcement to address crypto-enabled crime and by protecting investors from digital asset theft."
In addition to helping governments address crypto-enabled crime, CAT Labs is building proactive cybersecurity tools to prevent hacks, scams, and fraud from happening in the first place and protecting investors from digital asset theft. Their cybersecurity offering includes a range of solutions from virtual cybersecurity support for crypto firms to specialized crypto cybersecurity tools. The CAT Labs cybersecurity team is already working closely with private sector customers to resolve highly-visible hacks and harden the cybersecurity system.
The CAT Labs executive team is the "Special Forces" of crypto forensics and cybersecurity and includes Chief Security Officer, Uri Stav, former Chief Security and Development Officer of the Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries; Head of Growth, Monica Arias, a former Chainalysis business development lead; Head of Digital Forensics, John Hays, a former DOJ lead in forensic digital asset recovery; Head of Technology, Misha Hanin, an expert and thought leader in IT architecture, blockchain software development, and crypto cybersecurity; and Head of R&D, Roger Hallman, a Dartmouth Ph.D. candidate and former Computer Science and Cybersecurity expert at the Naval Information Warfare Center.
Ria Bhutoria, General Partner at Castle Island Ventures said, "We believe CAT Labs is building foundational compliance and security infrastructure that is necessary for the digital asset ecosystem to flourish and mature. We could think of no one better equipped to address this problem set than Lili Infante who brings world-class domain expertise, experience, passion, and leadership. We are thrilled to back her in this endeavor.
"We are thrilled to support CAT Labs in their mission to combat crypto-enabled crime. At RW3 Ventures, we believe that a thriving crypto economy depends on Law Enforcement having the necessary tools to protect market integrity," said Pete Najarian, Managing Partner at RW3 Ventures. "Lili and the CAT Labs team have the perfect experience to properly build and enable these solutions."
"We are extremely excited to back Lili and her talented team as they build mission-critical tools to protect investors and ward off bad actors in the crypto space," said Sam Hallene, an investor at CMT Digital. "We believe that Lili's deep background in cyber forensics after more than ten years as a U.S. DOJ Special Agent makes her the ideal person to successfully attack this massive challenge. We are thrilled to partner with the CAT Labs team on this journey."
Colleen Sullivan, Co-Head Venture Brevan Howard Digital said, "Illicit transactions involving cryptocurrencies hit an all-time high of $20.1 billion in 2022, which was also a year during which the industry
experienced an unprecedented cascade of bankruptcies and fraudulent activities. In order for the crypto ecosystem to thrive and grow, first and foremost, it must be a safe place for participants. We have a strong investment thesis to back exceptional founders building products and services in the crypto industry to better equip the public and private sector to detect and catch criminals and to better protect their internal systems from theft. Lili Infante, who previously spent 10 years at the US Department of Justice as a special agent and founded a DOJ task force focused on shutting down illegal networks using cryptocurrencies, is the ideal entrepreneur to bring these products and services to the market and we are thrilled to support her and the entire CAT Labs team."
About CAT Labs:
CAT Labs is building digital asset recovery and cybersecurity tools to enable governments to fight crypto crime and to protect investors from hacks, fraud, and scams. Visit catlabs.io for more information.
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2023-04-12T12:12:46+00:00
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Capital One Business Cardholders Will Be Able to Pay Vendors From Their Capital One Business Account – Even Where Credit Cards Are Not Accepted
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Melio, a leading B2B payments platform for small businesses, today announced the launch of a fully integrated accounts payable solution with Capital One Business. This strategic partnership will enable Capital One small business cardholders to pay their vendors and suppliers with a card – even if they do not accept credit cards – directly from their Capital One Business account.
Small businesses across the country continue to use time-consuming and costly methods to pay their vendors, with many still manually writing and mailing checks. Melio's payments technology for small businesses enables credit cards to be accepted everywhere, saving businesses valuable time and money that would otherwise be spent mailing checks or managing wire transfers.
Through this multi-year strategic partnership, Capital One Business cardholders will have access to more flexible payment options and streamlined workflows from their Capital One Business account, enabling them to better manage their cash flow while also earning unlimited rewards and cash-back on purchases.
"At Capital One, we recognize the power that adoption of payments technology can generate for businesses. In fact, a recent Capital One survey found that more than a third of small and mid-sized business leaders cite investing in automated, real-time, or fully integrated payables as a top priority over the next year," said Rebecca Silver, vice president, small business card at Capital One. "Through our partnership with the innovative team at Melio, we are proud to deliver this capability to our customers and continue to help transform how they do business."
"We are delighted to expand on our strategic partnership with Capital One to increase access to cash management tools for small businesses, especially at a time when cash flow is so critical," said Matan Bar, Melio's co-founder and CEO. "Melio and Capital One share a common passion for helping small businesses succeed, and we are excited to have been selected as the default embedded accounts payable solution for Capital One Business cardholders."
Last June, the two companies announced the creation of a strategic partnership to equip a segment of Capital One Business customers with increased access to accounts payable cash flow management tools for small businesses. Capital One Ventures – the financial institution's corporate venture capital arm – also joined Melio's Series C funding round last year with a strategic investment.
Melio's mission is to keep small business in business, helping them improve their cash flow and workflow, gain more control over their finances, and optimize their business's financial health. Melio was founded by CEO Matan Bar, CTO Ilan Atias, and Ziv Paz in 2018, with headquarters in New York, an R&D center in Tel Aviv, and western U.S. headquarters in Colorado. The company has raised $506 million to date. Melio's smart B2B online payment solution is tailor-made for small businesses' needs. It is a free, simple, and secure solution that allows small businesses and their suppliers to transfer and receive payments quickly and easily.
Capital One® offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients. Capital One Business offers a diverse suite of financial products, tools, and services designed specifically for small businesses, including credit cards with unlimited rewards and banking products and services. Capital One Business is committed to fueling the courageous entrepreneurial spirit that's at the heart of American small businesses. We are focused on listening to and learning from the millions of businesses we serve every day to make sure our products, services, and experiences work as hard as they do.
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2022-07-12T12:43:39+00:00
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Compliancy Group has created a series of informative resources for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, Compliancy Group will publish new content to help healthcare organizations improve their overall security posture.
Several years ago, the Department of Health and Human Services released guidance to help healthcare organizations better secure their data. Each of these ten recommended cybersecurity practices is essential to secure protected health information. To make this information more accessible, Compliancy Group will publish educational articles on each recommended practice.
Cybersecurity in healthcare largely depends on a HIPAA security risk assessment. Completing a security risk assessment is not only crucial to healthcare cybersecurity, but it is also a vital part of HIPAA. Each year, healthcare organizations must complete an SRA to meet HIPAA requirements.
"Healthcare organizations are the most vulnerable businesses to cyberattacks. Failing to be vigilant about cybersecurity can be detrimental to the success of your organization. Many healthcare organizations overlook that cybersecurity and compliance are interconnected. You can't have one without the other" - Marc Haskelson, President and CEO, Compliancy Group.
To learn more about security risk assessments, sign up for their webinar on October 26th @ 2 pm ET.
You can find eBooks, articles, and webinars that discuss healthcare cybersecurity best practices and tips on meeting your annual SRA requirement.
HIPAA Cybersecurity eBook
HIPAA Security Risk Assessment eBook
HIPAA Compliance Checklist
Compliancy Group gives healthcare professionals confidence in their compliance plan, increasing client loyalty, and profitability of their business while reducing risk. Using simplified software and dedicated Compliance Coaches, Compliancy Group removes the complexities and stress of HIPAA. Find out more about Compliancy Group and HIPAA compliance. Get compliant today!
CONTACT: Monica Mccormack, mmccormack@compliancygroup.com
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2022-10-05T07:23:58+00:00
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Participation Will Accelerate Medical Research Surrounding Life-Threatening Lung Disease
CHICAGO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has launched the PFF Community Registry, a distinct data set of the PFF Registry™ that will collect participant-reported data provided directly by patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), their caregivers and family members, and lung transplant recipients previously diagnosed with PF or ILD.
More than 250,000 Americans are living with PF and ILD. These disorders are characterized by varied amounts of inflammation and/or scarring that damage the ability of the lung to absorb oxygen from the air. Pulmonary fibrosis means scarring of the lung and can be seen in many types of ILD.
The PFF Community Registry will complement the PFF Patient Registry, established in 2016 to track medical data from more than 2,000 PF patients across PFF Care Centers nationwide. To date, the information collected by the PFF Patient Registry has aided clinical and translational research investigators to successfully conduct numerous studies and continues to be available to researchers for new analyses. In the future, researchers will be able to access even more information from both registries to evaluate contributing factors, treatment outcomes, and relevant data to make further advances in understanding PF and ILD.
"We are inviting people affected by PF or ILD to help find answers for these debilitating diseases by joining the PFF Community Registry," said Junelle Speller, MBA, Vice President, PFF Registry. "Through the collaborative efforts of each participant, we can accelerate medical research and improve the lives of patients with PF or ILD."
Joining the PFF Community Registry is easy and participation is voluntary. Information will be collected via online surveys, which can be completed at the individual's own pace and in the comfort of their homes with minimal effort. The database is highly secure, using the same technology trusted by doctors' offices, hospitals, and clinical trials worldwide. Any data that directly identifies participants will be removed before information is shared with researchers.
"A powerful aspect of the Community registry is that we can use the information gained from it to understand the experience of individuals living with PF or ILD, and how it impacts their lives and those of their families and caregivers," said Kevin Flaherty, MD, MS, Steering Committee Chair, PFF Registry. "Researchers can look at the data to better understand fibrotic lung diseases and learn about effective approaches to improve patient care."
The PFF Registry offers a wealth of longitudinal data on all forms of PF and ILD, providing unparalleled insight into the experience of patients, lung transplant recipients, caregivers, and family members. Information from the PFF Patient Registry data have already been used in almost 40 studies representing more than $32 million in PF research on various topics including: characteristics of patients selected for transplants, outcome differences based on sex, race, or smoking status, characteristics associated with people using supplemental oxygen, and effects of anticoagulants on survival in patients with interstitial lung diseases.
"The simple act of promoting awareness of the PFF Registry among patients, family members, and caregivers will lead to increased participation and a greater probability of finding answers to key questions about PF and ILD," said Speller. "There are no limits as to how large the Registry can grow, so it is imperative we reach everybody who may be affected by this disease."
"We all want to find a cure, and that dream begins with us," added Ken Vella, a patient with PF and member of the PFF Community Registry. "We know there is hope for future generations, but those aspirations can only be achieved through our participation."
To join the PFF Community Registry, sign up at pffregistry.org. To learn about PF risk factors, symptoms, and more, please visit www.AboutPF.org.
The PFF Registry is supported by founding partner, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, visionary partner United Therapeutics Corporation, sustaining partner Boehringer Ingelheim, and many generous donors. Each of these shares the belief that a comprehensive registry is fundamentally important to improving the lives of those living with PF or ILD.
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation mobilizes people and resources to provide access to high quality care and leads research for a cure so people with pulmonary fibrosis will live longer, healthier lives. The PFF rates among top charities in the U.S. The PFF has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the Guidestar Gold Seal of Transparency.
Contact: Anna Figy
L.C. Williams & Associates
312-565-3800
afigy@lcwa.com
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2022-07-18T16:58:31+00:00
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witn.com
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Newly released body cam video showed the moment that Tampa, Florida, police officers rescued a helicopter pilot after his aircraft lost power and crashed into the waters off of the Davis Islands.
Tampa police said the helicopter was finishing a sightseeing tour for a family of three when it lost power on the way back to the Peter O. Knight Airport.
According to the pilot and another survivor, the helicopter made a loud banging noise before losing power, causing the pilot to make a water landing near the Davis Islands Yacht Club.
“I was in the front,” said Hunter Hupp, one of the survivors. “I asked the pilot if we just hit something. He goes, ‘No, but this isn’t really good.'”
Fortunately for the helicopter’s occupants, Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert and his brothers were in the area and heard the crash. When they went to check it out, they spotted the survivors’ life jackets and rode their jet skis to the crash site.
After the Gabbert brothers saved the family of three and got them on their jet skis, marine patrol officers with the Tampa Police Department pulled the helicopter pilot from the water.
“The engine quit on me,” the pilot said after he was pulled out of the water.
“Glad you guys all got out, man,” an officer told the pilot.
The body cam video also showed the officers getting the Gabbert brothers’ information after the survivors were taken to safety.
“Way to be in the right spot, man, at the right time,” an officer told them.
Shortly before noon Friday, Sea Tow pulled the helicopter from the water. The crash remains under investigation.
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2022-12-31T03:07:04+00:00
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wnct.com
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Kari Lentino of Rensselaer, Indiana, says she'd never leave the house again if she didn't have to, thanks to long COVID and her brain fog.
"I feel like a brain blizzard half the time," the 45-year-old said.
A new study shows one in 20 COVID patients are like Lentino, suffering from long haul symptoms six to 18 months after their infection.
A University of Glasgow study of more than 100,000 people found breathlessness, palpitations, chest pain, and "brain fog" were the most common. Forty-two percent of those long haulers reported partial recovery.
Jeff Witmer still battles persistent symptoms. Fatigue and brain fog bother him the most.
"My wife and I can have a conversation in the morning — she could call me at noon — and there are some days I have no memory of the conversation that we had," he said.
Suzanne Martin has spent much of her last two years in doctor's offices.
"I mean, it's just crazy. I could be sitting there one minute and get up and go to the kitchen or something, and my heart would just start racing," she said.
Treatment and solutions are badly needed.
Dr. Igor Koralnik is the chief of Neuro Infectious Diseases and co-director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive COVID-19 Center, where he also runs a lab.
He says most of his long-haul patients have seen their quality of life change on many levels.
"People who should be working, they shouldn't have any major health problems, yet, they sometimes have persistent brain fog or headache or fatigue that prevents them from working or, you know, they need to work in the reduced capacity," Koralnik said.
Dr. Jim Jackson leads a Vanderbilt support group, connecting patients suffering from long COVID. He says the wait list is about 50 long.
"They've started coming from all over the United States and, really, even all over the world," he said. "We have a couple of people from the United Kingdom; We have people from Canada."
Jackson has started research for his patients — a video game.
It's a specific game from Akili Interactive. Last year, the Food and Drug Administration gave the company the first approval for a video game as a prescription therapy for ADHD.
Jackson prescribes 25 minutes a day, five days a week, for eight weeks.
"Is it going to translate into you being able to do your taxes? Are you going to be able to be organized, or are you going to be able to be driving? And when you stop the game, do all those benefits stop? And we'll see at the end of the day if this works or not. If it does, I think it opens the door to a lot of possibilities," Jackson said. "Physical therapies. Speech. Speech therapy. Occupational. And even now, a psychologist to deal with the depression and anxiety."
Back in Rensselaer, Kari and Jim Lentino prepare her pills. She takes eight medications, two vitamins daily, and a handful more as needed.
That's in addition to her therapies and memory aids, like calendars and Post-It notes. Those cues share spots in the Lentino home near the signs of Kari's former creative and vibrant self.
Prescription bottles near her paintings and "Star Wars" string art are reminders.
"It's frustrating and depressing. It takes so long to do anything," Lentino said.
In the spot where she used to stand to paint, brushes and acrylics wait patiently.
Kari is waiting, too, like so many long haulers. It's a draining wait and the ultimate test of patience.
Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all the ways you can watch Newsy here.
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CA San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA Zone Forecast for Sunday, December 25, 2022
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West Side Mountains north of 198-
Including the city of San Luis Reservoir
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog late in the night. Near steady
temperature in the upper 40s. South winds up to 5 mph shifting to
the west after midnight.
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.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds up
to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
lower 50s. South winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
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Chance of showers near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. South
winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
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Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs
50 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Rain likely. Lows in the upper
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40s. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain in the morning, then chance of rain in the
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afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 49 to 55.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Luis Reservoir 45 58 52 56 / 0 10 100 100
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Los Banos - Dos Palos-
Including the city of Los Banos
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then areas of dense fog
after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds up to
5 mph.
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.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
lower 50s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after
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midnight. Chance of showers near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Chance of rain near
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100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
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rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
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then rain likely after midnight. Near steady temperature around
50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain in the morning, then chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Los Banos 41 57 49 56 / 0 10 100 100
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Merced - Madera - Mendota-
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog through the night.
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Near steady temperature around 40. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds up
to 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
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upper 40s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after
midnight. Chance of showers near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning. Chance of rain near
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100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west
after midnight.
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.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Rain in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. Chance
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of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
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in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Livingston 39 56 47 55 / 0 10 100 100
Merced 38 55 49 57 / 0 10 100 100
Chowchilla 39 55 48 55 / 0 10 100 100
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Madera 40 54 47 55 / 0 0 100 100
Firebaugh 39 56 46 56 / 0 0 100 100
Mendota 40 57 47 56 / 0 0 100 100
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Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-
Including the cities of Planada, Lake Mcclure, and Le Grand
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog through the night. Near steady
temperature in the lower 40s. East winds up to 5 mph.
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.MONDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
lower 50s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after
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midnight. Chance of showers near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening, then chance
of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain
80 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Rain in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Near steady temperature in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows
around 50. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
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.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Planada 38 57 48 55 / 0 10 100 100
Le Grand 38 57 48 55 / 0 10 100 100
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Coalinga - Avenal-
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog until early morning. Near steady
temperature in the mid 40s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting
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to the southwest after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
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after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. South
winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
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in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Near steady temperature in the lower 50s.
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.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Coalinga 44 62 49 56 / 0 0 100 100
Avenal 43 60 51 56 / 0 0 90 100
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Including the cities of Lemoore Station, Five Points,
and Kettleman City
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then areas of dense fog
after midnight. Patchy dense fog late in the night. Lows around
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40. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds up to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
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15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west
after midnight.
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.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
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rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
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in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows around 50. Highs around
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60. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Huron 40 57 47 56 / 0 0 100 100
Five Points 39 56 47 55 / 0 0 100 100
NAS Lemoore 38 54 46 55 / 0 0 100 100
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Kettleman City 40 56 49 56 / 0 0 90 100
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and Kerman
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then areas of dense fog
after midnight. Patchy dense fog late in the night. Near steady
temperature in the upper 30s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
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.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds up
to 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.
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Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening, then chance
of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain
80 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the mid 40s.
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.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Selma 38 54 47 55 / 0 0 100 100
Kingsburg 37 53 46 54 / 0 0 100 100
Sanger 39 56 47 55 / 0 0 100 100
Kerman 39 54 46 55 / 0 0 100 100
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Caruthers 38 53 46 54 / 0 0 100 100
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Fresno-Clovis-
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog early in the evening, then
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patchy dense fog in the late evening and overnight. Near steady
temperature around 40. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to
the northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
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East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southeast in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely in the evening, then rain
after midnight. Near steady temperature around 50. Southeast
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winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening, then chance
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of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph shifting to the southwest up to 5 mph after
midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs
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in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening, then
rain likely after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
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.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows around 50. Highs in the
upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Clovis 40 57 50 55 / 0 0 100 100
Fresno 40 56 49 55 / 0 0 100 100
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Including the cities of Blackwells Corner and McKittrick
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. South winds up to
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Not as cool. Partly sunny. Highs around 60. Southeast
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winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s.
Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near
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100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain
near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain in the morning. Highs
50 to 56. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Near steady temperature in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain after
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midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Chance
of rain 90 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 49 to 55.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Livingston 39 56 47 55 / 0 10 100 100
Merced 38 55 49 57 / 0 10 100 100
Chowchilla 39 55 48 55 / 0 10 100 100
Madera 40 54 47 55 / 0 0 100 100
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Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog through the night. Lows in the
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upper 30s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south
after midnight.
.MONDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
East winds up to 5 mph.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain after midnight. Lows in the
mid 40s. South winds up to 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds up to
10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain in the evening, then chance
of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain
80 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain in the morning. Highs
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
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rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then chance of
rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain after
midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 80 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
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.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lost Hills 37 57 46 57 / 0 0 80 100
Buttonwillow 37 57 45 57 / 0 0 70 100
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CAZ310-261200-
Delano-Wasco-Shafter-
Including the cities of Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, and Shafter
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog through the night. Near steady
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temperature in the mid 30s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting
to the southeast after midnight.
.MONDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the
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afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain after midnight. Lows in the
mid 40s. East winds up to 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around
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5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then chance of rain after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph shifting
to the southwest after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning. Highs
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
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rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows
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in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
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around 60. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming
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mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Alpaugh 35 51 44 55 / 0 0 80 100
Allensworth 36 52 44 55 / 0 0 80 100
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Wasco 37 54 45 55 / 0 0 70 100
Delano 37 55 46 56 / 0 0 80 100
McFarland 37 56 46 56 / 0 0 70 100
Shafter 38 56 46 56 / 0 0 70 100
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CAZ311-261200-
Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-
Including the cities of Hanford, Lemoore, and Corcoran
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog through the night.
Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. Southeast winds up to
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5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds
up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
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after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Southeast
winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain in the evening, then chance of rain
after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph
shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain.
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Highs in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the mid 40s.
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.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
around 60. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Lemoore 38 53 46 55 / 0 0 100 100
Hanford 38 52 47 56 / 0 0 100 100
Corcoran 37 51 44 55 / 0 0 90 100
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CAZ312-261200-
Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-
Including the cities of Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, and Porterville
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy dense fog through the night.
Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. East winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
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East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
after midnight. Near steady temperature around 50. East winds up
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to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
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midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the south after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Highs in the mid 50s.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain in the evening, then rain
likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Near
steady temperature in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening. Lows
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in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming
mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Reedley 39 55 47 55 / 0 0 100 100
Dinuba 38 56 47 55 / 0 0 100 100
Visalia 38 53 46 56 / 0 0 100 100
Exeter 38 60 48 57 / 0 0 90 100
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Tulare 38 54 46 55 / 0 0 90 100
Lindsay 38 60 48 57 / 0 0 90 100
Porterville 37 60 49 57 / 0 0 80 100
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Buena Vista-
Including the city of Taft
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy dense fog after midnight. Near steady temperature
in the mid 40s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Not as cool. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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Southwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the east in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely after midnight. Near
steady temperature in the lower 50s. Southwest winds up to
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10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then chance of rain after
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midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain in the morning. Highs
in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely.
Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent
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chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain after
midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s.
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.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming
mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Taft 44 65 52 59 / 0 0 50 90
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Bakersfield-
Including the city of Bakersfield
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy dense fog. Near steady temperature in the lower
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40s. East winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Not as cool. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
South winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
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with a 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Lows 46 to 52.
Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. East
winds up to 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds up to 5 mph shifting
to the west with gusts to around 20 mph after midnight. Chance of
rain 90 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain in the morning. Highs
in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
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rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then chance of
rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent
chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain
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80 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
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rain 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bakersfield 41 60 49 57 / 0 0 60 90
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CAZ315-261200-
Southeast San Joaquin Valley-
Including the city of Richgrove
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy dense fog through the night. Lows in the upper
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30s. East winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Not as cool. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the
afternoon.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Not as cool. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely after
midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Southeast
winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. East
winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph
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shifting to the southwest after midnight. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning. Highs
in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then chance of rain in
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the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows around 50. Highs in the
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upper 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening. Lows
in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Richgrove 38 57 47 56 / 0 0 80 100
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South End San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Lamont and Arvin
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST MONDAY...
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy dense fog in the late evening and overnight. Near
steady temperature in the lower 40s. Southeast winds up to
10 mph.
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.MONDAY...Warmer. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds
up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the
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upper 40s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. South
winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 90 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then chance of rain after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts
up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning. Highs
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in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely.
Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent
chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows around 50.
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.SATURDAY...Rain. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming
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mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Arvin 39 66 49 59 / 0 0 50 90
Lamont 38 64 48 58 / 0 0 50 90
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Mettler 40 66 48 58 / 0 0 40 90
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CAZ317-261200-
Mariposa Madera Foothills-
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Including the cities of El Portal and Mariposa
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Areas of fog early in the evening. Patchy dense fog in
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the late evening and overnight. Near steady temperature in the
mid 40s. East winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds up to
5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
lower 50s. East winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after
midnight. Chance of showers near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s.
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Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph
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shifting to the southwest after midnight. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the lower 50s.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in
the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening. Lows
in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
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.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mariposa 47 57 46 51 / 0 10 100 100
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Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-
Including the cities of Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Fish Camp,
Oakhurst, and North Fork
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. East winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 53 to 59. Southeast winds up to
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10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Near steady temperature in the
upper 40s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after
midnight. Chance of showers near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.
Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to
25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Rain in the evening, then rain likely
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after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows 34 to 40. South
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain and snow in the
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morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 43 to 51.
Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain and snow in the evening, then
rain and snow likely after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations.
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Near steady temperature around 40. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Moderate
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snow accumulations. Highs 41 to 49. Chance of precipitation
80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Moderate snow accumulations. Near
steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Rain. Moderate snow accumulations.
Highs 45 to 53. Lows 40 to 46. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows
32 to 38. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 42 to 50.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Oakhurst 39 61 40 55 / 0 0 100 100
Bass Lake 42 57 41 50 / 0 0 100 100
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CAZ319-261200-
Fresno-Tulare Foothills-
Including the city of Millerton Lake
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Areas of fog early in the evening.
Patchy dense fog after midnight. Lows 39 to 47. East winds up to
5 mph.
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.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. East
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winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
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midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest after midnight. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain in the evening, then rain
likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Near
steady temperature in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
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70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs
in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
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chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Millerton Lake 42 58 51 55 / 0 0 100 100
Three Rivers 44 63 48 60 / 0 0 90 90
Springville 42 57 45 53 / 0 0 80 90
Tule River Reservation 45 61 52 58 / 0 0 80 90
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CAZ320-261200-
Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra-
Including the city of Auberry
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 50. East
winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 51 to 59. East winds up to 5 mph.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. East
winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.
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Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Rain in the evening, then rain likely
after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows 34 to 44.
Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest after
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midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy
at times in the morning. Highs 43 to 51. Chance of precipitation
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40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain and snow in the evening, then
rain and snow likely after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations.
Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation
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70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely and snow in the morning, then chance of
rain in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning.
Moderate snow accumulations. Highs 42 to 50. Chance of
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precipitation 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Near
steady temperature in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Rain likely. Highs 44 to 52. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Light snow accumulations. Near
steady temperature in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the
evening, then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow may be
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heavy at times after midnight. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows
32 to 42. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Highs 42 to 50.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Auberry 49 57 49 52 / 0 0 100 100
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CAZ321-261200-
South End Sierra Foothills-
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47. East winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds up to
5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely after midnight. Near
steady temperature in the mid 50s. Southeast winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the northeast after midnight. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. East
winds up to 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s. Southwest
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winds up to 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of
rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny.
Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then chance of rain in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Near
steady temperature around 50.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Near steady
temperature in the lower 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the
lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Rain likely in the evening. Lows in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50.
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South End of the Lower Sierra-
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Including the city of Camp Nelson
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower
50s. East winds up to 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
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.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 50s.
East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the
afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely after midnight. Near
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steady temperature in the upper 40s. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the north with gusts to around 20 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. East
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winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts
up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. West winds up
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to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the morning. Near
steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the evening,
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then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then chance of rain in
the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs 43 to 49. Chance
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of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Near steady temperature in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Near steady
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temperature in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain. Light snow accumulations. Near steady
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temperature in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain after midnight. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows
37 to 43. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the
morning. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Camp Nelson 45 54 40 47 / 0 0 80 90
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Yosemite NP outside of the valley-
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Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows and Wawona
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy in the late
evening and early morning then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 27 to
41. Southeast winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 34 to 48. South winds up to 10 mph
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with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow showers in the evening, then snow
showers and rain showers after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
times. Snow accumulation up to 9 inches. Snow level 7400 feet.
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Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. South winds 5 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph increasing to 55 mph after midnight.
Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain and snow. Precipitation may be heavy at times.
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Heavy snow accumulations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 50 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow and rain in the evening, then snow
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likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow
accumulations. Lows 14 to 28. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs
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22 to 36.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Chance of snow in the evening, then snow
likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times after midnight.
Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady temperature in the lower
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20s. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Snow in the morning, then snow likely in the
afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Heavy snow
accumulations. Highs 25 to 37. Chance of snow 90 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Snow and rain likely. Snow may be heavy at
times after midnight. Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady
temperature in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Snow and rain. Snow may be heavy at
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times. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 27 to 40. Lows 22 to 34.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the
evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
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times. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 12 to 26. Chance of snow
70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 24 to 38.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Tuolumne Meadows 20 46 19 40 / 0 10 90 90
Wawona 41 56 38 47 / 0 10 100 100
Hetch Hetchy 45 57 43 50 / 0 10 100 100
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Yosemite Valley-
Including the city of Yosemite Valley
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy after
midnight then becoming partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in
the mid 40s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 49 to 57. Northeast winds up to
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5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Lows 37 to 43. Southeast winds up
to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of showers
near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY...Rain. Rain may be heavy at times in the morning. Near
steady temperature in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Rain with snow likely in the evening,
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then rain likely and chance of snow after midnight. Snow may be
heavy at times in the evening. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows
29 to 35. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow and
rain. Highs 37 to 45.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Chance of snow and rain in the evening, then
snow and rain likely after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations.
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Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow
likely in the afternoon. Moderate snow accumulations. Highs 37 to
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45. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain and snow likely in the evening,
then rain and snow likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
times after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Near steady
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temperature in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain. Light snow accumulations. Highs
41 to 47. Lows 36 to 42. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain in the morning, then rain with snow likely in
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the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Heavy
snow accumulations. Highs 41 to 47. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in
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the evening, then chance of rain after midnight. Snow may be
heavy at times in the evening. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows
26 to 34. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 38 to 46.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Yosemite 42 58 40 50 / 0 10 100 100
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San Joaquin River Canyon-
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 51 to 57. Northeast winds up to
5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely in the evening, then rain
after midnight. Rain may be heavy at times after midnight. Lows
39 to 45. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south with gusts
to around 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation near
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100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Rain may be heavy at times in the morning. Near
steady temperature in the mid 40s. South winds up to 10 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Rain with snow likely in the evening,
then rain and snow likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
times in the evening. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows 30 to 38.
Southwest winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance
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of precipitation 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow and
rain. Highs 38 to 46.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain and snow in the evening, then
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snow and rain likely after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations.
Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Snow with rain likely in the morning, then rain and
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snow likely in the afternoon. Moderate snow accumulations. Highs
38 to 46. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain and snow in the evening, then
rain and snow likely after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations.
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Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain. Light snow accumulations. Highs 41 to 49. Chance
of rain 80 percent.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Rain. Moderate snow accumulations.
Lows 37 to 43. Highs 41 to 49. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in
the evening, then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow
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may be heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 28 to 36.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Highs 38 to 46.
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Upper San Joaquin River-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
and Lake Thomas Edison
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
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cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. South winds up to
10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 33 to 47. South winds up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Snow showers likely in the evening, then snow
with rain showers likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
times after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 7 inches. Snow
level 7500 feet. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. South
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winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph increasing to 50 mph after
midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Snow and rain. Precipitation may be heavy at times.
Heavy snow accumulations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Near steady
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temperature in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow likely. Snow may be heavy at times.
Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 14 to 26. Southwest winds 5 to
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15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs
21 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Snow likely. Snow may be heavy at times after
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midnight. Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady temperature in
the lower 20s. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Snow. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning.
Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 23 to 35. Chance of snow
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90 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Snow likely. Snow may be heavy at times after
midnight. Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady temperature in
the mid 20s. Chance of snow 70 percent.
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.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Snow and rain. Precipitation may be
heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 25 to 38. Lows
22 to 32. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the
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evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
times in the evening. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 11 to 23.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning.
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Highs 21 to 35. Chance of snow 30 percent.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Devils Postpile 34 42 31 36 / 0 0 90 90
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Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-
Including the cities of Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake,
and Shaver Lake
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39. East winds up to 10 mph.
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.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 38 to 48. East winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Snow showers likely in the evening, then snow
with rain showers likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
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times after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 5 inches. Snow
level 7600 feet. Lows 26 to 34. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance
of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain and snow. Precipitation may be heavy at times.
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Heavy snow accumulations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Near steady
temperature in the lower 30s. South winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow likely. Snow may be heavy at times.
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Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 16 to 26. Southwest winds 5 to
15 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Snow
may be heavy at times in the morning. Highs 26 to 36.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Snow likely in the evening, then snow after
midnight. Snow may be heavy at times after midnight. Moderate
snow accumulations. Near steady temperature in the lower 20s.
Chance of snow 80 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Snow. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning.
Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 27 to 37. Chance of snow
80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the evening,
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then snow likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times after
midnight. Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady temperature in
the upper 20s. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Snow and rain likely in the morning, then snow and rain
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in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow
accumulations. Highs 29 to 39. Chance of precipitation
80 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Snow and rain. Precipitation may be
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heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady temperature
around 30. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the
evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
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times. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 13 to 25. Chance of snow
70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning.
Highs 26 to 36. Chance of snow 30 percent.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Huntington Lake 35 43 31 35 / 0 0 100 100
Shaver Lake 39 49 36 43 / 0 0 100 100
Lake Wishon 39 49 34 42 / 0 0 90 90
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Kings Canyon NP-
Including the city of Cedar Grove
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
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cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. West winds up
to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 30 to 44. West winds 5 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the
evening, then snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times
after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 5 inches. Near steady
temperature in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with
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gusts to around 40 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 55 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 90 percent.
.TUESDAY...Snow and rain. Precipitation may be heavy at times.
Heavy snow accumulations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Highs 25 to
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37. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow likely. Snow may be heavy at times.
Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 10 to 22. Southwest winds 10 to
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15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent
chance of snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Highs 17 to 31. Lows
9 to 21.
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.THURSDAY...Snow in the morning, then chance of snow in the
afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Heavy snow
accumulations. Highs 20 to 32. Chance of snow 90 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
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Snow may be heavy at times after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the lower 20s.
.FRIDAY...Snow likely. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow
accumulations. Highs 23 to 35. Chance of snow 70 percent.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Snow likely in the evening, then snow after
midnight. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations.
Near steady temperature in the mid 20s. Chance of snow
90 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Breezy, snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow
accumulations. Highs 20 to 34. Chance of snow 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the
evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
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times. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 7 to 19. Chance of snow
70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning.
Highs 17 to 31. Chance of snow 40 percent.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Cedar Grove 42 60 37 53 / 0 0 80 90
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Grant Grove Area-
Including the cities of Grant Grove and Hume Lake
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
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WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s.
East winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 43 to 55. East winds up to 10 mph
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shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in
the evening, then rain and chance of snow showers after midnight.
Snow accumulation up to 4 inches. Lows 31 to 43. Southeast winds
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up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain and snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow
accumulations. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s.
Southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the
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afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow and rain in the evening, then snow
and rain likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy
snow accumulations. Snow level 6200 feet. Lows 24 to 36.
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Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent
chance of snow and rain. Snow may be heavy at times. Highs 31 to
43. Lows 22 to 36.
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.THURSDAY...Snow with rain likely in the morning, then rain
likely and chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at
times in the morning. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 31 to 43.
Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
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.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and snow. Snow may be heavy at times after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely. Snow may be
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heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady temperature
in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow in the morning, then rain with snow
likely in the afternoon. Precipitation may be heavy at times.
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Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 34 to 46. Chance of precipitation
90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain likely in
the evening, then chance of snow and rain after midnight. Snow
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may be heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 22 to 34.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning.
Highs 30 to 42. Chance of snow 30 percent.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Grant Grove 44 49 37 44 / 0 0 90 100
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Sequoia NP-
Including the cities of Giant Forest and Lodgepole
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH
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WEDNESDAY MORNING...
.TONIGHT...Colder. Mostly clear until early morning then becoming
mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. North
winds up to 10 mph.
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.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 33 to 49. Northwest winds up to
10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in
the evening, then snow and chance of rain showers after midnight.
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Snow may be heavy at times after midnight. Snow accumulation up
to 4 inches. Snow level 7600 feet. Near steady temperature in the
lower 30s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph increasing
to 50 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
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.TUESDAY...Snow and rain. Precipitation may be heavy at times.
Heavy snow accumulations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Highs 27 to
43. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow and rain in the evening, then snow
and rain likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy
snow accumulations. Lows 11 to 31. West winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent
chance of snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Highs 21 to 37. Lows
9 to 29.
.THURSDAY...Snow in the morning, then chance of snow and rain
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likely in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the
morning. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 22 to 38. Chance of
precipitation 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
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and rain. Snow may be heavy at times after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the mid 20s.
.FRIDAY...Not as cold. Chance of snow and rain in the morning,
then snow and rain likely in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at
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times. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 25 to 41. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Snow and rain likely. Snow may be heavy at times.
Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady temperature in the upper
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20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Snow and rain. Precipitation may be heavy at
times. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 24 to 40. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the
evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at
times. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 8 to 28. Chance of snow
70 percent.
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.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning.
Highs 20 to 36. Chance of snow 40 percent.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lodgepole 35 50 31 42 / 0 0 90 90
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South End of the Upper Sierra-
Including the city of Johnsondale
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 46. North winds up to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 44 to 54. Northwest winds up to
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10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely after
midnight. Snow may be heavy at times after midnight. Snow
accumulation up to 3 inches. Snow level 7600 feet. Near steady
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temperature in the upper 30s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
25 mph increasing to 50 mph after midnight. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Rain with snow likely in the morning, then rain and
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snow in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow
accumulations. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Snow and rain in the evening, then snow
and rain likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy
snow accumulations. Snow level 6700 feet. Lows 21 to 37. West
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of
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precipitation 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning. Highs
31 to 43. Chance of snow 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow after
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midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 20s. Chance of
snow 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Snow and rain likely in the morning, then snow likely
and chance of rain in the afternoon. Heavy snow accumulations.
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Highs 31 to 41. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
and rain. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the morning,
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then snow likely and chance of rain in the afternoon. Snow may be
heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 34 to 44. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Chance of rain and snow in the evening, then rain
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and snow likely after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy
snow accumulations. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain and snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow
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accumulations. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain likely in
the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Snow may be
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heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Lows 19 to 35. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning.
Highs 30 to 40. Chance of snow 40 percent.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Johnsondale 35 58 32 51 / 0 0 70 90
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Kern River Valley-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella and Kernville
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 50. Northeast winds up to
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10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 58 to 64. Northeast winds up to
5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
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with a 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the
upper 40s. West winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after
midnight.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph
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with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 50.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
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.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then chance of rain in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Lows 38 to 44.
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.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of
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rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
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chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Alta Sierra 45 48 40 43 / 0 0 60 90
Kernville 45 65 44 58 / 0 0 50 80
Lake Isabella 46 64 47 58 / 0 0 50 80
Weldon 47 64 48 58 / 0 0 50 80
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Piute Walker Basin-
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 51. East winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 50 to 60. Northeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
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with a 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the upper 40s. West winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up
to 35 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. West
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winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Rain in the evening, then rain likely
and chance of snow after midnight. Snow may be heavy at times
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after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows 34 to 44. West
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent
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chance of rain and snow. Highs 40 to 48. Lows 31 to 41.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow likely in the morning, then chance of
rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Moderate snow
accumulations. Highs 38 to 48. Chance of precipitation
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70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
and snow. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
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42 to 52.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Near steady temperature in the
mid 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Rain. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 42 to 52.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in
the evening, then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow
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may be heavy at times in the evening. Heavy snow accumulations.
Lows 31 to 41. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning.
Highs 37 to 47. Chance of snow 30 percent.
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Tehachapi-
Including the city of Tehachapi
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Near steady temperature around 50.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 55 to 63. Southeast winds up to
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10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a 40 percent chance of rain after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the lower 50s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Gusts
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up to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs 49 to 55. West winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
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midnight. Light snow accumulations. Near steady temperature in
the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower
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40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow after
midnight. Near steady temperature around 40. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent.
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.THURSDAY...Rain likely in the morning, then chance of rain in
the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs 41 to 49. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent
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chance of rain. Lows 39 to 45. Highs 45 to 53.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Near steady temperature in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
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.SATURDAY...Rain. Moderate snow accumulations. Near steady
temperature in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain after midnight. Heavy snow accumulations. Near
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steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming
mostly sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 40s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Bear Valley Springs 48 58 46 50 / 0 0 40 90
Tehachapi 39 60 43 54 / 0 0 30 90
Twin Oaks 47 61 49 55 / 0 0 40 80
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Grapevine-
Including the cities of Grapevine and Lebec
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Near steady temperature around 50. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 58 to 64. Southeast winds up to
10 mph.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a 40 percent chance of rain after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the lower 50s. South winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the west after midnight.
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.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs 50 to 56. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then rain likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance
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of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of rain in the morning. Near
steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely.
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Near steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent
chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs 48 to 54.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain. Highs 48 to 54. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
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Lows around 40.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Near steady temperature in the
lower 40s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Grapevine 46 66 48 56 / 0 0 30 90
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Frazier Mountain Communities-
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Including the city of Frazier Park
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper
40s. South winds up to 10 mph.
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.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 57 to 65. Southwest winds up to
5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a 50 percent chance of rain after midnight. Near steady
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temperature in the lower 50s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs 50 to 56. Southwest winds up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Colder. Rain in the evening, then chance of rain
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after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows 37 to 47. West
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent
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chance of rain and snow. Near steady temperature in the lower
40s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then
chance of rain in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Near
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steady temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening.
Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
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.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Near
steady temperature in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.
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.SATURDAY...Rain. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 46 to 56.
Chance of rain 80 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow
likely in the evening, then chance of rain and snow after
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midnight. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Moderate
snow accumulations. Lows 35 to 45. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny. Near steady temperature in the
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lower 40s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Pine Mountain Club 49 60 46 50 / 0 0 40 90
Frazier Park 39 62 39 53 / 0 0 30 90
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Indian Wells Valley-
Including the cities of Inyokern and Ridgecrest
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1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 45. West winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60. West winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain after
midnight. Lows 42 to 48. Southwest winds up to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the
afternoon. Highs 60 to 66. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing
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to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
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around 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of rain in the
morning. Highs 55 to 61.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent
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chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the upper 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
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TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Inyokern 43 62 47 63 / 0 0 30 70
Ridgecrest 39 61 43 65 / 0 0 20 60
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Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the city of Mojave
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 49. North winds up to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs 56 to 62. North winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
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with a 40 percent chance of rain after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to
35 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the
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afternoon. Highs 52 to 60. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then chance of rain after
midnight. Lows 41 to 47. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
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around 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Chance of rain in the morning. Highs
46 to 56. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
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then chance of rain and snow after midnight. Near steady
temperature in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then
chance of rain in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs
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45 to 55. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening.
Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
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.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs
48 to 58.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Near steady temperature in the upper 40s.
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.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Light snow accumulations. Highs 49 to
57. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then
chance of rain after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows
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38 to 44. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs
43 to 53.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Mojave 41 61 47 61 / 0 0 20 80
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Mojave Desert-
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Including the cities of Rosamond, California City, Randsburg,
and Edwards AFB
1101 PM PST Sun Dec 25 2022
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 34 to 44. North winds up to 10 mph.
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.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. Northeast winds up to
5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48. Southwest winds up
to 10 mph.
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.TUESDAY...Breezy. Rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph
in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain in the evening, then chance of rain after
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midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 40 percent chance of rain in the
morning. Highs in the upper 50s.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent
chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s.
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.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
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Randsburg 49 58 51 58 / 0 0 20 70
California City 37 60 43 62 / 0 0 20 80
Edwards AFB 34 60 42 62 / 0 0 10 80
Rosamond 37 62 44 61 / 0 0 20 80
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2022-12-26T08:02:09+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense spending will jump 20% to a record 6.8 trillion yen ($55 billion) next year as the country prepares to deploy U.S.-made Tomahawks and other long-range cruise missiles that can hit targets in China or North Korea under a more offensive security strategy.
The planned purchase of Tomahawks at 211.3 billion yen ($1.6 billion) is a centerpiece of Japan’s 2023 budget plan approved Friday by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet and shows his government’s determination to rapidly arm itself with more strike capability under the new strategy.
Additionally, Japan will pay the United States 110 billion yen ($830 million) for equipment and software needed to launch Tomahawks, as well as fees for the technology transfer and staff training in the coming year, defense officials said.
The hefty budget plan, pending parliamentary approval, is the first installment of a five-year, 43-trillion-yen ($325-billion) military spending plan under the new defense buildup plan also announced last week. The new spending target follows the NATO standard and will eventually push Japan’s annual budget to about 10 trillion yen ($73 billion), the world’s third biggest after the United States and China.
The budget plan comes a week after Kishida’s government announced Japan’s new National Security Strategy, stating its determination to possess controversial “counterstrike capability” to preempt enemy attacks and nearly double its spending within the next five years to protect itself from growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia and escalating fear of a Taiwan emergency.
The strategy is a historic change from Japan’s exclusively self-defense policy since the end of World War II. China, with its rapid arms buildup, increasingly assertive military activity and rivalry with the U.S., presents “an unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” to the peace and security of Japan and the international community, the strategy stated.
Tomahawks will be deployed over two years from 2026 to 2027 on advanced Aegis radar-equipped destroyers with vertical launch systems for ship-to-surface attacks, defense officials said.
Japan will also buy more foreign-developed standoff missiles for launch from warplanes — a 500-kilometer- (310-mile-) range Joint Strike Missile from Norway for F-35A fighters, and Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile with a range of about 900 kilometers (560 miles), for upgraded F-15s.
Japan will spend 94 billion yen ($710 million) next year to work on upgrading and mass production of Type-12 land-to-ship guided missiles develped by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for deployment within the next few years.
To reinforce strike capability and range, Japan is adding eight more F-35Bs at 143.5 billion yen ($1.08 billion) capable of short takeoffs and vertical landing on either of the two formerly helicopter carriers Izumo and Kaga that are being retrofitted so they could be operated jointly with the U.S. military.
Over the next five years, Japan will spend about 5 trillion yen ($37 billion) on standoff, or long-range missiles, with deployment beginning in four years. Annual spending for 2023 on long-range ammunition alone will be tripled from this year to 828 billion yen ($6.26 billion).
Japan will develop other types of arsenals, such as hypersonic weapons and unmanned and multi-role vehicles for possible collaboration with the F-X next-generation fighter jet Japan is developing with Britain and Italy for deployment in 2035. The Defense Ministry is also developing arsenals designed for defending remote southern islands, including a Japanese-controlled East China Sea island disputed with China.
Japan in using strike-back capability needs to fully rely on the United States to detect early signs of attacks and determine targets because of a lack of high levels of intelligence and cybersecurity, experts say.
To address the concern, Japan will spend about 100 billion yen ($7.6 million) next year also to beef up cybersecurity to protect Japanese defense technology and industry.
Japan will also spend 220 billion yen ($1.7 billion) to build two compact destroyers to be equipped with Aegis radars to strengthen the country’s missile interception capability as a deterrent to advanced missiles.
Another key purchase is unmanned aerial vehicles for assaults and reconnaissance. Defense officials said they plan to test a number of foreign-developed UAVs, including Turkish-made Bayraktar used in Ukraine, as well as those from Israel, the United States, as well as home-developed Fuji Imvac.
Japan says counterstrike capability is indispensable and constitutional if it’s in response to signs of an imminent enemy attack. But experts say it is extremely difficult to conduct such an attack without risking blame for striking first. Opponents say strike capability goes beyond self-defense under Japan’s pacifist post-WWII constitution, which limits use of force strictly to defending itself.
That principle, however, was eased in 2015 by then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s constitutional reinterpretation allowing Japan to defend its ally, the United States, in what is known as collective self-defense, providing a legal basis for Japan to build up its military and expand the roles it performs.
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2022-12-23T20:36:43+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/international/ap-tomahawks-part-of-japans-record-defense-spending-next-year/
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Every five years, members of the agriculture community are called upon to document their operation as part of the nation’s agriculture census. The information provided by each of us is used to tell an accurate story about the impacts of agriculture in our local communities, state and nation. Without accurate data, we simply cannot tell our story, and policymakers will make decisions with only partial information. As of April 21, the New Mexico response rate to the 2022 Census of Agriculture was just 38.6%. We encourage each producer, large and small, to complete this critical survey as part of the agriculture census.
All individual information is protected from disclosure. If you have received your census questionnaire, please complete and return it as directed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you received a postcard with a control number, use that to submit the information online at the website on the card. If you did not receive either, or are new to agriculture, please call the USDA Customer Service Center at 1-888-424-7878 Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. MDT. New agriculture operations also have the option of signing up at www.agcounts.usda.gov/static/get-counted.html.
The time is now. We need your participation and responses to ensure all of New Mexico agriculture is counted and properly represented.
Jeff M. Witte
New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture
Las Cruces
Shout out for care
I receive care at La Familia Medical Center in Santa Fe, a place that provides "medical, dental and behavioral health and support services for all in the community, regardless of income or ability to pay." I am diabetic, and as well as getting standard care, I have been shown how diabetes works and to help myself, and the possibility of a healthy future. Carmen Rodriguez deserves special attention, I believe, for her knowledge, manner and skill in helping me "take care of my blood sugar."
Esequiel Lopez
Santa Fe
Focus on basics
New Mexico should copy Florida's new law banning the teaching of gender identity and sexuality in public schools grades K-12. This would conserve school resources for math, language, science and vocational skills.
Linda Chavez
Santa Fe
It wasn't TV
Milan Simonich missed the mark about the O.J. Simpson trial almost 30 years ago ("Mishandled Baldwin case could help sink DA in 2024," Ringside Seat, April 24). A significant reason the prosecution lost was because of jury nullification successfully created by the defense team. There were other issues relating to the evidence collection, processing and testing. Being on TV didn’t cause the loss.
Carol Hunter
retired forensic scientist
Santa Fe
Peace warriors
I am writing to thank Karen Weber for her skillfully written piece ("Weapons of war overtaking city of St. Francis," My View, April 23) honoring those dedicated peace activists who stand on the corner at Alameda and Guadalupe streets every Friday in protest against nuclear weapons, close to the church where Archbishop John C. Wester earlier this year called for nuclear disarmament. These protesters are a continual reminder of the failure of the United States not only to make good on its promise to reduce nuclear arms but also to abstain from the United Nations resolution making them illegal. Our country stands on the Satanic principle that nuclear weapons make us safer. Blessed are the peace advocates.
Jerry Delaney
Santa Fe
Talk about uncivil
In his column, Phill Casaus complains about people calling our governor a murderer ("Sticks and stones can do more than break bones," April 23). That is definitely an uncivil word. Cutting lives short by about 80 years isn’t very civil, either. Our governor is determined to spend 10 million taxpayer dollars to build an abortion facility (as if abortion is not lucrative enough to support itself.)
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2023-04-28T04:58:28+00:00
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santafenewmexican.com
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https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/agriculture-community-should-answer-census/article_ad5711ce-e51e-11ed-8d90-9f6fbada6c7f.html
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ABI Research releases its most recent Competitive Ranking roundup
NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ABI Research analysts around the globe are constantly collecting data and information from technology providers, partners, and end users. The results are routinely published in Competitive Ranking reports, which offer comprehensive insight into different markets, assessing companies' implementation and innovation strategies. Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research summarized the results of eight recent Competitive Rankings in the just released whitepaper, 40 Technology Companies to Watch in 2023.
The technology landscape is constantly changing, with new solutions, new products, and new players emerging every day. "This continuous state of flux can prove challenging—both for technology companies trying to understand how they stack up to their competition and for others looking for the best technology providers. In a climate where value creation, innovation, and success are facing pressure from macro-economic conditions, understanding and demonstrating industry best practice is invaluable in developing competitive positions and effectively communicating excellence respectively," explains Stuart Carlaw, Chief Research Officer at ABI Research.
The overall leaders are:
- Blue Yonder – Supply Chain Visibility Solution Providers
- Ledger – Cold-Storage and the Security of Cryptocurrency Portfolios
- Altair – Generative Design Software Suppliers
- Edge Impulse – Edge ML Enablement Platform Vendors
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise – System Integrators' Private 5G
- Geotab – Commercial Telematics Vendors
- Plex Systems – Manufacturing Execution System Software Suppliers
- Huawei – Passive Base Station Antenna Market
For a full look at all the leaders, top innovators, and top implementors, download the whitepaper, 40 Technology Companies to Watch in 2023.
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2022-12-21T13:56:17+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/12/21/altair-blue-yonder-edge-impulse-among-40-tech-companies-watch-2023/
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as leader of the Conservative Party on Thursday. He said he will stay on as prime minister while the party selects a new leader.
Given that the Conservative Party won the last election in a landslide, the country won't necessarily have to head to the polls again. Instead, next week, a small group of Conservative legislators inside Parliament — known as the 1922 Committee — will determine the rules for a new leadership contest that will help select Johnson's replacement from among the 350 or so Conservative lawmakers.
Under the United Kingdom's parliamentary system, the winner of that Conservative Party contest will then become the new British prime minister.
Johnson himself emerged as the clear leader during a similar process in 2019, and already some of his longtime allies and opponents have expressed their interest in vying for the country's top political job.
Here are some of those who could — based on popularity, experience or expressions of interest — compete to become the next British prime minister in the weeks and months to come:
Rishi Sunak
Since 2020, Sunak served as chancellor of the Exchequer — Britain's second most senior political office, overseeing the treasury — and his decision to resign from that role Tuesday night prompted a cascade of subsequent resignations from government, which eventually forced Johnson to announce he would step down as leader of the Conservative Party. A former investment banker, he was first elected as a lawmaker in 2015.His popularity with the British public as a top Cabinet member soared during the coronavirus pandemic, as his treasury department announced a series of policies that provided many citizens with financial support. He soon became a favorite to replace Johnson, but a controversy over his wealthy wife's tax affairs and a criminal fine for breaching lockdown rules dented his reputation as a competent operator.
Sajid Javid
A former treasury chief and, until recently, the country's health secretary, Javid's resignation Tuesday night also helped precipitate the Cabinet rebellion that led to Johnson's own resignation as Conservative leader. A trader at investment banks Chase Manhattan and Deutsche Bank, he was elected to Parliament back in 2010. In 2019, after previous Prime Minister Theresa May announced her own resignation in the midst of a painful, long-running legislative saga over Brexit, Javid competed with, then subsequently endorsed, Johnson for the Conservative leadership. As his finance minister he clashed with Johnson over the ability to choose his own advisers and stepped down. He then returned to a government role after another ministerial scandal in 2021. This week he criticized Johnson's leadership very publicly in Parliament, during a speech many considered the obvious starting gun on a new leadership bid.
Ben Wallace
Wallace is among the longer-serving lawmakers to be considered as a front-runner. As a former soldier elected to Parliament in 2005, he has won plaudits for his role as Britain's defense minister in supporting Ukrainian military efforts to fight back against Russia's invasion this year. He previously helped manage one of Johnson's earlier aborted leadership campaigns following the U.K.'s referendum to leave the European Union, and has kept a low profile in recent months amid rising criticism of Johnson's behavior. He has previously completed overseas military tours in Germany, Cyprus and Northern Ireland and was among the soldiers tasked with returning the body of Princess Diana from Paris following her death in a 1997 car accident. He has so far declined to say whether he would participate in any leadership contest, but is frequently seen as a leading candidate in polls conducted with grassroots Conservative Party supporters and activists.
Suella Braverman
As the current attorney general, Braverman has previously worked as a courtroom attorney, known in Britain as a barrister, focused on a variety of topics including personal injury, immigration and environmental law, and represented various government departments during courtroom litigation. A proud second-generation immigrant, she has served in Parliament since 2015 and during May's premiership she was made a minister in the Department for Exiting the European Union. She earned a reputation as a Brexit hardliner when she resigned from that role and repeatedly voted in Parliament against Brexit deals that May tried to strike with the EU. During a television appearance Wednesday night, she was the first serving minister to insist publicly that Johnson must resign and, almost in the same breath, said she would herself plans to run for the Conservative Party leadership in any subsequent contest.
Jeremy Hunt
The runner-up to Johnson in the 2019 leadership contest, Hunt has maintained a powerful presence outside the administration by chairing Parliament's health committee throughout the pandemic, during which he provided an important and often respected level of scrutiny to the policies of Johnson's government. He has previously served as the minister of culture, health and foreign affairs over almost a decadelong career in the British Cabinet. His reputation suffered during his tenure as health secretary when budgetary restrictions forced him to cut services and clash with junior doctors, but he has recently published a book on patient safety in Britain's National Health Service, and according to his broad support among Conservative colleagues, he is seen by many as a potentially safe pair of hands for the party and the country.
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2022-07-08T03:06:11+00:00
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kcbx.org
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https://www.kcbx.org/npr-top-news/2022-07-07/here-are-5-possible-contenders-to-replace-boris-johnson-as-u-k-prime-minister
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Racine store owner accused of pistol-whipping man pleads guilty
RACINE, Wis. - A Racine store owner who was charged after he allegedly pistol-whipped a man, fracturing his skull, in a May 2021 incident pleaded guilty on Friday, Jan. 27 to three charges against him.
Iyad Alabed pleaded guilty to battery, endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, and intentionally point firearm at person. Three other charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety were dismissed and read into the court order.
Case details
Police were called to the scene near Main Street and High Street on May 4, 2021, for a report of a man down in a parking lot and another man with a gun. When they arrived, officers found the store owner, Alabed, walk out in front of a delivery truck holding a gun. Another man was found with his head and face "completely covered" in blood.
A criminal complaint states officers found a trail of blood running from the store to the man. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries, which included a skull fracture, ruptured eardrum and stitches. He was not armed, the complaint states.
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Alabed told police the man had threatened to kill him, and said he made a gesture as if to say he was armed. Alabed said he pistol-whipped the man in the head, according to the complaint, which resulted in the gun firing in the store.
Two witnesses told police they heard the man using "bad words" toward Alabed, and said they saw Alabed pistol whip the man. One of the witnesses recorded the incident on his cellphone, which showed Alabed kicking the man while he was on the ground. The video showed the man covered in blood and Alabed continuing to kick him as he tried to stand.
Surveillance video from inside the store showed the incidents that unfolded, corroborating the statements given. It also showed Alabed force his way through a plexiglass divider in order to strike the man with his gun. It also showed Alabed walk around the divider and strike the man again, this time the man's hands up as if to surrender. The man was also seen trying to leave, but Alabed put him in a headlock. The incident then continued outside the store.
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In an interview with police, Alabed again said he believed the man had threatened to kill him. He also said: "maybe I lost my anger a little bit."
In court on Friday, Jan. 27, the judge then withheld a sentence for Alabed – and put him on one year probation for each of the three counts to which he pleaded guilty.
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2023-01-28T16:13:19+00:00
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fox6now.com
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https://www.fox6now.com/news/racine-store-owner-pistol-whipping-man-pleads-guilty
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Robbinsville coach Jeff Fisher knew coming into this season that this year’s team was going to be special, but it took a couple of weeks for the Ravens to really start to shine.
Robbinsville, which was coming off an 8-7-1 season, was missing junior forward Bora Turker for the first 10 games, and senior defender Sean Smith was still working his way back from a breaking his collarbone over the summer.
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2022-12-01T13:56:59+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2022/12/robbinsvilles-jeff-fisher-is-the-boys-soccer-coach-of-the-year-for-2022.html
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The Osage boys’ wrestling team didn’t have to worry about the IHSAA Class 2A State Tournament team standings Saturday night. The Green Devils locked up first place Friday afternoon.
Osage finished the event with 175.5 points —71 clear of second-place Burlington Notre Dame.
Osage advanced four wrestlers to the state finals — 120-pounder Blake Fox, 132-pounder Anders Kittelson, 145-pounder Tucker Stangel and 170-pounder Nick Fox.
Blake, a freshman, won a state title in his first year as a high school wrestler. He beat Glenwood’s Vinny Mayberry by 8-2 decision to claim gold. Mayberry and Blake were the No. 2 and No. 4 seeds at 120 pounds in Class 2A, respectively.
"It's one," Blake said. "I want a few more. I don't know, it's exciting though."
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Blake added that he hopes to be a four-time state champion before his career ends.
Blake upset top-seeded Carson Doolittle of Webster City by 4-3 decision in the semifinals.
Kittelson was the No. 3 seed at 132-pounds in Class 2A. He picked up two wins by decision and another by technical fall on his way to the finals.
Kittelson wrestled top-seeded Kale Peterson of Greene County in the finals and fell, 7-3.
Nick, the No. 1 seed at 170 pounds in Class 2A, downed one opponent by fall and two others by major decision on his way to the finals. He faced Bishop Heelan Catholic’s Ethan DeLeon in the finals.
Nick and DeLeon were tied, 1-1, in the middle of the third period. But Nick scored a takedown late in the frame to claim his second consecutive state title.
"I feel pretty good," Nick said. "It's pretty bittersweet because you have teammates that didn't get their goals tonight. You got to feel for them. But yeah, it's pretty cool to get my goal of another state title."
Nick is a senior, and he'll wrestle for the University of Northern Iowa next year. Nick's last year with the Green Devils was the first he wrestled alongside his brother, Blake. Nick and Blake both won state titles in their lone season as teammates.
Stangel won his first two matches of the tournament by fall. He beat Assumption’s Michael Macias by 7-2 decision to advance to a finals match against Sergeant Bluff-Luton’s Ty Koedam.
Koedam took Stangel to the brink in the finals. He jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead on Stangel with a takedown.
But Stangel didn't quit. He kept attacking and found a way to win, 7-6.
In the third period, officials actually awarded Koedam a takedown that gave him an 8-7 lead. But after a short conversation among themselves, the referees waived off the score.
Koedam continued to press after the officiating crew reversed the takedown call. He even put Stangel in a precarious position and nearly got two points in the final moments of the bout.
"I just knew I was the better wrestler," Stangel said. "Once I got that takedown in the second period, I was like, 'I got to stay on my attacks, but I also can't get dumb.' And I was dumb. I threw that little crappy headlock and I was like, 'What am I doing?' I got lucky and they called it out of bounds."
Stangel, who is a junior, placed fourth and third in the 2021 and 2022 state tournaments, respectively. He said his breakthrough at the 2023 tourney helped him achieve goals he set for himself in grade school.
“I’ve been waiting for it since I was a little kid, a little kindergartener,” Stangel said. “I always came down here to watch, and I was like, ‘Man, I want to get down there and do some damage.’”
Osage head coach Brent Jennings said he thought his team had a legitimate chance to land five of the 10 wrestlers it brought to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines in the finals. But 220-pounder Barrett Muller was forced out of the tournament semifinals by an injury. He took a medical forfeit ahead of his semifinal matchup with Ballard’s Henry Christensen.
“Shy of Barrett’s incident last night, I think we would’ve had five guys in the finals or a pretty good shot at it anyway,” Osage head coach Brent Jennings said. “I feel bad for him. But he’s still on the state championship team.”
Barrett, heavyweight Mac Muller, 160-pounder Max Gast and 152-pounder Chase Thomas also made the state podium for Osage. Mac Muller and Gast both finished fourth. Thomas and Barrett placed third and sixth, respectively.
Osage has now won two traditional state titles in the last four years. Jennings said this year’s championship feels different than the one his team won in 2020.
“It means a lot,” Jennings said. “Different than 2020 when it was a little unexpected. You know, we came in and we were able to win it with five guys, six guys. This year, we came in with 10, and we dominated.”
Osage won the state dual tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Feb. 4. The Green Devils came into the traditional tourney as overwhelming favorites. But Jennings’ team didn’t shy away from the stoplight.
“Coming in knowing we were the front runner, and then being able to not let that pressure get to us,” Jennings said. “Again, the kids are pretty loose. All year, they’ve kind of accepted that responsibility and met every challenge. They’ve done a good job. This week is just kind of icing on the cake.”
The Green Devils' state titles mean a lot to them. But they also acknowledge how important the championships are to their community. Jennings said delivering a first-place trophy to the school and town is rewarding.
Osage’s fans showed their support for their team all week. Their dedication was on full display on Friday night. Mac Muller’s consolation match against Hampton-Dumont-CAL’s Carter Heilskov was the last of the evening. Jennings said the contingent of Green Devil fans at Wells Fargo watched all of Muller’s bout instead of heading home early.
“It is a community effort,” Jennings said. “... For us in our small community, it’s a lot about that. We take a lot of pride in wrestling in Osage, obviously. I’m glad we were able to do that as a program. It’s important to us in Osage and has been for years and years. But I’m glad, as a coach, I’m able to promote that and get kids to a level where we can do that and they can achieve their goals.”
Forest City’s Kellen Moore joined Nick on the 170-pound 2A award stand. Moore lost to Nick by 10-2 major decision in the semifinals.
After he lost to Nick, Moore went on to beat Sergeant Bluff-Luton’s Zayvion Ellington via 5-3 decision in the consolation semifinals. He defeated Roland-Story’s Hesston Johnson, 2-1, in the consolation finals to place third.
“It feels bittersweet,” Moore said. “Obviously, my goal coming in was to be a state champ. But stuff happens. There’s going to be guys that are better than you. You got to have that confidence that you’re better than everyone. When I took that semi loss, I got to get the next-best thing, and that’s third.”
Moore is a senior, and he said he’ll play football at Grand View College in Des Moines next year. But a post grad opportunity on the gridiron won’t keep him from missing wrestling.
“It goes by really quick,” Moore said of his high school career. “It’s been a helluva ride. And it’s been fun.”
Heistkov also found a way to place at the state tournament. He beat Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont’s Skyler Young by fall in one minute and 53 seconds in a seventh-place match.
Heistkov’s teammate, 106-pounder Jayson Stevens, placed sixth. He medically forfeited his last two matches of the tournament after he lost to Union, LaPorte City’s Brayden Bohnsack by fall in 5:18.
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2023-02-19T04:44:45+00:00
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globegazette.com
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https://globegazette.com/sports/wrestling/state-wrestling-osage-officially-claims-highly-anticipated-class-2a-title/article_d091ff67-8bf1-5dec-85a8-1cdf15df6b31.html
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By Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he will give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime, becoming the latest billionaire to pledge to donate much of his vast fortune.
Bezos, whose “real-time” worth Forbes magazine estimates at roughly $124.1 billion, made the announcement in a joint CNN interview with his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez that was released on Monday. The billionaire didn’t specify how – or to whom – he will give away the money, but said the couple were building the “capacity” to do it.
“The hard part is figuring out how to do it in a levered way,” Bezos said during the interview. “It’s not easy. Building Amazon was not easy. It took a lot of hard work and very smart teammates. And I’m finding – and Lauren’s finding – that philanthropy is very similar. It’s not easy. It’s really hard.”
Previously, Bezos has been criticized for not signing the Giving Pledge, the campaign launched by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates and Warren Buffet to encourage billionaires to donate the majority of their wealth through philanthropy.
The billionaire stepped down as Amazon CEO last year to devote more time to philanthropy and other projects. He’s pledged $10 billion to fight climate change as part of his Bezos Earth Fund initiative. And according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, he gave $510.7 million to nonprofits last year.
On Saturday, Bezos and Sanchez also announced a no-strings-attached $100 million grant to singer Dolly Parton, who’s been praised for her philanthropic work that helped create the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. Bezos had given a similar grant to chef José Andrés and CNN commentator Van Jones last year.
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2022-11-14T15:48:23+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/national/2022/11/14/jeff-bezos-says-he-will-give-away-most-of-his-fortune/
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SHENZHEN, China, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In June 2022, Olight, a globally leading company specializing in illumination tools announced a completely new product, the Valkyrie Turbo, a First LEP Rail-mounted Light for both short and mid-length builds. Its powerful tight beam enables users to clearly illuminate and lock onto the target in the farthest recesses of night.
With an all-new, strikingly bright LEP light output with 70,225 Candela, the Valkyrie Turbo features a 530-meter maximum throw distance, far more than most LED lights can ever achieve, and with a much brighter beam with almost no spill.
But what is LEP for? The laser light of LEP (Laser Excited Phosphor) features excellent directionality and high intensity, emitting highly concentrated light beam and producing extremely high brightness. Therefore, users can see the target illuminated more intensely, more clearly, and in greater detail to help them make positive identification and enable accurate target acquisition.
Compared to the beam color from the previous Odin Turbo for long-range builds (unveiled in 2021 as Olight's first LEP product) the Valkyrie Turbo emits a much whiter beam, and the width of its beam angle is twice the size of the Odin Turbo. The laser light from Valkyrie Turbo is approved with Risk Group 2 of Optical Biosafety IEC 62471 certification and Class 1 of laser class IEC 60825 certification.
As one of the innovative giants in the flashlight industry, Olight always stands behind its products and commits to continuous innovation in R&D to provide superior lighting experiences for its users. With the launch of the Valkyrie Turbo, the extraordinary innovative concept of using a high-intensity LEP on short builds has been first applied to the market. On the strength of 15-year industry-proven experience and technological breakthroughs, Olight believes that the cutting-edge LEP technology will definitely bring increasingly practical value to users. Stay tuned.
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2022-07-06T09:01:41+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/07/06/olight-launched-its-brand-new-lep-rail-mounted-light-valkyrie-turbo/
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WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Spoiler alert! Season 2 of “Welcome to Wrexham” is set to get the Hollywood ending the first one failed to deliver.
This being Wrexham, however, a last-minute plot twist isn’t out of the question.
It’s hard to imagine that even the Welsh soccer team’s A-list owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, could have anticipated the edge-of-your-seat, unscripted spectacle created by this unlikely union.
“That was the most dramatic thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” a breathless Reynolds said after the 3-2 win over Notts County that put Wrexham on the brink of promotion from the National League, five steps below the Premier League. “I will never be the same again.”
When Tinseltown met a former mining town in Wales, sparks flew. And even if Reynolds and McElhenney recognized the entertainment value of a fly-on-the-wall documentary about a historic but down-on-its-luck soccer team run by two actors learning the ropes of sports club ownership, the end product has probably exceeded all expectations.
That is, apart from the on-field success the pair set out to deliver after completing their $2.5 million takeover in 2021.
A win over Boreham Wood on Saturday would secure the league title and, with it, automatic promotion to the fourth division of English soccer after a 15-year wait.
“There’s a lot of pain the supporters have gone through,” Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson told The Associated Press. “We’ve got a great opportunity to finish the job this week. We know it’s not easy, but it is in our hands.”
A routine three points at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday would almost feel too straightforward given the wild ride Wrexham has been on over the past two years.
The club, one of only five Welsh teams in the English soccer system, missed out on promotion last season after a thrilling but heartbreaking 5-4 loss to Grimsby in the playoffs. To make matters worse, Wrexham had ended the regular season 11 points and four places above Grimsby in the standings.
There was also agony in the final of the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium, when Reynolds and McElhenney watched from the corporate seats alongside celebrity guests David Beckham, Will Ferrell and Jason Sudeikis as Bromley ruined their party with a 1-0 victory.
There have been other games that have shredded the nerves and defied logic, too, such as the 6-5 victory over last-place Dover last season.
But perhaps nothing can compare to the Notts County game, which was effectively a title-decider with both teams going into the match even at the top of the standings with 100 points each and only the league champion guaranteed promotion. In front of 10,000 fans at the Racecourse, Wrexham led 3-2 deep into added time when the visitors were awarded a penalty and the chance to score an equalizer that would keep them in first place on goal difference.
Flashback to a couple weeks earlier, when Parkinson messaged the owners about a retired former Manchester United goalkeeper who might be convinced to make a comeback.
That turned out to be the right call.
With 6 minutes, 28 seconds of stoppage time on the clock, 40-year-old Ben Foster leapt to his right to push away Cedwyn Scott’s penalty kick and spark frenzied celebrations on the field and in the crowd. In the executive seats, Reynolds and McElhenney embraced in celebration.
“If you wrote that in a script, people would put it in the bin and say that’s ridiculous,” Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer said. “So that’s probably why it will make the documentary even better than the first one. It’s great. There’s been loads of fantastic occasions.”
Season 2 is shaping up to be a redemption story.
There may be inherent entertainment in the team’s failure in the first season. And while there would likely have been an audience for a show about Reynolds and McElhenney desperately floundering with calamitous results, that has never felt like the purpose of this project.
Reynolds’ growing attachment to Wrexham and soccer in general is one of the show’s enduring themes. After the Notts County match, the “Deadpool” star said he was grateful he had adopted the sport later in life because it would have “eaten me alive.”
His arrival, along with McElhenney, has breathed new life into Wrexham’s team and its community, local characters and sites because of the world-wide exposure.
If supporters, who had owned the team since 2011, needed convincing their celebrity owners were for real, so did Parkinson, who was a well-respected manager used to operating at a higher level than the fifth tier of the English game.
“I didn’t know Rob and Ryan personally. I didn’t know the reasons for buying the club,” Parkinson said. “What they say they back up.
“I’m desperate to get over the finishing line for them. They deserve it. But, I’m sure they’ll echo this, more importantly for the supporters who have followed this club through some tough times.”
Leading scorer Paul Mullin was convinced to drop down a division to spearhead Wrexham’s push for promotion, while Palmer, a former AFC Wimbledon striker, dropped down two divisions.
“It was a massive risk,” Palmer said. “I think at that point in time we were sitting eighth or ninth in the league and everything wasn’t as rosy as it is now. … A lot of people really thought it was the wrong decision.”
No regrets now, though.
“The atmosphere here week in, week out is incredible and it’s better than most League One clubs and better than a lot of Championship clubs as well,” Palmer added, speaking about the second and third divisions in English soccer.
There is little sign of Reynolds and McElhenney losing interest in the near future. A new 5,000 seat stand is being built to raise the capacity at the Racecourse Ground to 15,000.
Parkinson, however, doesn’t want to look too far ahead.
“This club has got the potential to be anything,” the manager said, “but we’ve got to be careful we don’t get carried away with ourselves at all.”
Palmer is less guarded.
“There’s no denying that if we get into League Two next season we should be pushing for promotion (to the third division),” he said. “When I came here I said I wanted to get the club back where I came from, which is League One. We’ve got a fantastic squad here. We’ve got a League One football squad, you can’t hide from that. Next season if we get into League Two, which I believe we will, we will be fighting for promotion again.”
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2023-04-21T19:28:35+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/sports-news/ryan-reynolds-out-for-hollywood-ending-with-wrexham/
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Lawton FFA and Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 to host Annual Pie Auction
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton Masonic Lodge #183 and the Lawton FFA are preparing to host their annual Pie Auction fundraising event.
7News spoke with Maddie Mueller, the Lawton FFA President, about what the community can expect and how it impacts the organization.
The Pie Auction begins at noon on Sunday, February 5, at the Life Ready Center and is free to attend. It’s one of their most significant fundraising events of the year and helps fund their spring activities.
Those activities include speeches, Agri-science fairs, team contests, and their state convention in May.
All types of pies will be up for auction, but that’s not all! There are also going to be homemade cookies, cinnamon rolls, cakes, and a free Italian dinner beforehand to kick the event off.
Local FFA and community members donate all items being auctioned off.
For more information, you can visit the Lawton FFA Facebook here.
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Betterware de Mexico S.A.P.I. de C.V. (NASDAQ: BWMX), ("Betterware" or the "Company"), announced today its consolidated financial results for the second quarter fiscal year 2022. The figures presented in this report are expressed in nominal Mexican Pesos (Ps.) unless otherwise noted, presented and approved by the Board of Directors, prepared in accordance with IFRS, and may include minor differences due to rounding. The Company will host a conference call at 9:00 am (Eastern Time) on July 29, 2022, to discuss its results for the second quarter of 2022.
Key Highlights of Q2 2022
- Betterware is positioned to continue its history of growth in the future and maintain its hallmarks of high profitability, strong balance sheet and cash flow generation.
- JAFRA acquisition contributes to the Group's revenue growth, profitability and cashflow generation.
- Company introduces guidance inclusive of the acquisition of JAFRA, noting that due to a tougher external environment than anticipated, it expects 2022 net revenues and EBITDA for Betterware de Mexico to be lower than its previous guidance. A revised consolidated guidance for the year, including JAFRA, is released.
Luis G. Campos, Executive Chairman of the Board, stated, "The completion of the acquisition of Jafra on April 7th is instrumental to our future growth plans, as we are now a multi-channel group with unique brands in different product segments, targeting similar consumer profiles and distribution channels in Mexico and the U.S. We are excited about our growth prospects as a group and are confident on our talented team´s ability and defined action plans to capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead, even in uncertain periods.
The first half of 2022 has presented relevant challenges, with a tougher than expected external environment and increased uncertainty, which negatively impacted our consumers and our associates and distributors. In this context, we continued to advance our key priorities. We stabilized Betterware´s associate and distributor base at approximately 880 thousand and 44 thousand respectively for the last eight weeks, while showing signs of recovery in the last two weeks and maintaining the activity levels, resulting in average weekly sales of more than double of our pre-pandemic comparable period, and we capitalized on opportunities to expand our reach with the successful completion of the JAFRA acquisition. We are confident that this stabilization period, after the extraordinary growth experienced since the pandemic began, is setting the base for future revenue and EBITDA growth in the years to come.
We maintain our focus on our long-term growth opportunities which will allow us to maximize value for all Betterware's stakeholders in the long term."
Luis G. Campos
Executive Chairman of the Board
JAFRA Acquisition
On April 7, 2022, the Company announced the successful completion of the acquisition of 100% of JAFRA's operations in Mexico and the United States, along with JAFRA´s trademark rights worldwide.
JAFRA, a leading company in the beauty and personal care products industry, is a strong and well positioned international brand with access to millions of households in Mexico and in the U.S. through its direct selling business model.
The acquisition provides a unique opportunity for us to enter an attractive and complementary new industry for Betterware, with estimated annual revenues in Mexico and the U.S. of approximately US$100 billion, with the proven experience of JAFRA´s management team.
The transaction, which is expected to be highly accretive for Betterware since its first year adding approximately Ps. 550M to EBITDA in 2022*, was funded primarily by debt, on a debt-free, cash-free basis with a purchase price of US$246M, an attractive valuation even without considering any of the identified cost synergies of between US$10M and US$15M per year.
We are confident in our ability to accelerate JAFRA´s profitable growth by leveraging our scale and infrastructure, by replicating Betterware´s three strategic pillars into JAFRA´s day to day operations.
Consolidated Group
The incorporation of JAFRA allows us to create a multi-channel group with unique brands in different product segments, targeting similar consumer profiles and distribution channels in Mexico and the U.S.
JAFRA and Betterware share the key features that will allow us for continued success going forward:
- Asset-light business models with low CAPEX requirements
- High profitability and high free cash flow generation
- Flexibility to promptly adapt to different market conditions and consumption trends.
Our action plans for each company, described below, have been defined to regain growth and successfully expand our business towards additional international markets, such as the United States in the case of Betterware, and Colombia and Peru in future years in the case of the consolidated group.
All of this will be possible thanks to JAFRA´s and Betterware´s outstanding and experienced management teams, which will remain focused on their respective business, operating as independent companies, supported by the new corporate structure announced in February 2022, which will be overseeing both companies.
Q2 2022 Operating Metrics and Consolidated Results
- Net Revenues
Net revenues for Q2 2022 increased 25% to Ps. 3,242.9M from Ps. 2,594.5M in Q2 2021, mainly explained the inclusion of JAFRA´s net revenues since the acquisition was completed on April 7th, 2022.
Betterware's net revenues reflect the following three factors:
- Back to normal consumption: Shifts in consumption of product categories
- Back to normal activities: Effects of spring vacation, Labor Day, Mother´s Day and Teacher´s Day, which have always temporarily affected sales
- Inflation: impact in the consumers´ disposable income
These three factors resulted in higher-than-average weekly churn rates in our associates and distributors base in Betterware. For the period, on average we had 44.4 thousand distributors, 32% lower than in Q2 2021, and 908.0 thousand associates, 25% lower than in Q2 2021.
These factors also impacted performance in JAFRA, where on average we had 22.4 thousand leaders, 7% lower than in Q2 2021, and 409.7 thousand consultants, 10% lower than in Q2 2021.
- Gross Margin
Gross margin expanded 1,230 bps to 69.1% in Q2 2022 from 56.8% in Q2 2021, mainly due to the incorporation of JAFRA´s operations to our business, reflecting its higher gross margin profile.
Betterware´s Gross margin expanded 41 bps to 57.2% in Q2 2022 from 56.8% in Q2 2021, due to the increase in our product prices of 12% previously announced, efficient cost management and the stabilization of supply chains, which allowed us to offset cost pressures and discounted sales to reduce inventory levels for the quarter.
- EBITDA
For the second quarter of 2022, consolidated EBITDA decreased 20% Year-on-Year to Ps. 595.3M, compared to Ps. 746.0M in Q2 2021, of which Betterware represented Ps. 383.3M of consolidated EBITDA and JAFRA, in turn, Ps. 212.1M.
For Betterware, EBITDA decreased due to the lower revenue and operating leverage relative to the prior year period, as SG&A expenses represented 34.9% of net revenues for Q2 2022, compared to 28.8% of Q2 2021.
Consolidated EBITDA margin contracted 1,039 bps to 18.4% in Q2 2022 compared to 28.8% in Q2 2021, reflecting the incorporation of Jafra into the results, which historically has had a lower EBITDA margin than Betterware, which opens the opportunity for us to improve JAFRA´s cost structure and increase margins in the future.
During the quarter, we cut fixed costs in Betterware to adjust to the new level of revenues going forward which led us to incur in one-time expenses of approximately Ps. 15M related to the restructuring of our workforce, which should positively reflect on EBITDA margins in the future.
- Net Income
For the second quarter of 2022, consolidated Net Income decreased 45% Year-on-Year to Ps. 252.0M, compared to Ps. 460.9M in 1H 2021, which only considers JAFRA results since the acquisition was completed on April 7th, 2022.
Adjusted consolidated Net Income, which excludes non-cash income of Ps. 28.3M related to the unrealized gain in mark-to-market valuation of financial derivative instruments, which do not affect the Company´s cash flows or operating income, decreased 48%. Adjusted Earnings per Share were Ps. 5.99.
1H 2022 Operating Metrics and Consolidated Results
- Net Revenues
Net revenues for 1H 2022 decreased 7% to Ps. 5,112.1M from Ps. 5,496.1M in 1H 2021, which only considers JAFRA´s results since the acquisition was completed.
The lower level of consolidated net revenue resulted mainly from the effects of the return to normality and high inflation rates previously described in the Q2 2022 Results section, deriving in a lower average distributor and associates' base in Betterware and lower level of consultants and leaders in JAFRA.
- Gross Margin
Consolidated gross margin expanded 991 bps to 67.1% in 1H 2022 from 57.1% in Q1 2021, mostly explained by the inclusion of JAFRA´s operations to the business during the second quarter, reflecting its higher gross margin profile.
Betterware´s gross margin expanded 348 bps, mainly driven by the product price increase of 12% announced at the beginning of the year, efficient cost management and planning for freight expenses.
- EBITDA
For the first half of 2022, consolidated EBITDA decreased 32% Year-on-Year to Ps. 1,143.1M, compared to Ps. 1,669.6M in 1H 2021, which only considers JAFRA´s results since the acquisition was completed. Betterware represented approximately 81% of consolidated EBITDA for the period.
Consolidated EBITDA margin contracted 802 bps to 22.4% in 1H 2022 compared to 30.4% in 1H 2021, reflecting JAFRAs inclusion to the results.
For Betterware, EBITDA margin contracted 356 bps to 26.8% in 1H 2022 compared to 30.4% in 1H 2021, reflecting the extremely tough comparison base, a lower operating leverage in line with the current level of sales, and higher operating expenses due to surging inflation.
- Net Income
For the first half of 2022, consolidated Net Income decreased 53% Year-on-Year to Ps. 519.3M, compared to Ps. 1,099.4M in 1H 2021, which only considers JAFRA´s results since the acquisition was completed.
Adjusted consolidated Net Income, which excludes non-cash expense of Ps. 71.1M related to the unrealized loss in mark-to-market valuation of financial derivative instruments, which do not affect the Company´s cash flows or operating income, decreased 37%, explained by a lower EBITDA and higher interest expense due to the acquisition of JAFRA. Adjusted Earnings per Share were Ps. 15.82.
Strong Balance Sheet
As of the end of Q2 2022, the Company's financial position remains strong, reflecting the main attributes of our differentiated business model, namely high cash flow generation and asset light business model.
The mainly debt funded acquisition of JAFRA, which resulted in a cash outflow of Ps. 574M from our balance sheet, increased our leverage ratio to 2.2x Net Debt to EBITDA in Q2 2022, considering Betterware´s last twelve months EBITDA and JAFRA´s 1H 2022 Annualized Adjusted EBITDA. While our position remains strong and conservative, we are confident that Betterware´s and JAFRA´s high cash flow generation nature will allow us to gradually deleverage going forward.
As of Q2 2022, our Balance Sheet includes approximately Ps. 482M in additional inventory proactively acquired at the beginning of the year in response to supply chain disruptions and to a lesser extent the ending inventory also reflects lower-than-expected sales. As we expect the global supply chain situation to normalize, our inventory levels are expected to be gradually reduced during Q3 2022 and going forward, which will improve our cash conversion cycle, without impacting our gross margins.
Outlined Action Plan
- Betterware
From the start of the second half of 2021 to date, Betterware and the home solutions market experienced a downturn due to the return to normality, following the extraordinary growth during the COVID period, namely from Q1 2020 to Q1 2021, which resulted in a 211% growth in our average weekly gross revenues and a 183% growth in our average associate and distributor base.
The effects of the return to normality have been amplified by a softer-than-expected economic environment and a weaker consumer spending, which has been impacted by the highest inflation rate in Mexico since 2001, which has decreased spending on discretionary products. In fact, according to the market study we entrusted to one of the most prestigious companies in its field in Mexico, the market size for household products temporarily expanded from approximately Ps. 82 billion in 2019 to approximately Ps. 134 billion in 2020, and in 2021 it normalized back to its pre-pandemic level. In turn, we managed to expand our average weekly gross revenues from Ps. 119M in Q2 2019 to Ps. 240M weekly gross revenues in 2Q 2022, representing a 26% CAGR. This resulted in an increase in market share to 7.7% in 2021, up from 5.0% in 2020, due to our successful business model.
During this uncertain and unusual period, we have remained focused on maintaining profitability while taking internal action to stabilize and improve our business trend. During the first quarter of 2022 we recovered our profitability levels thanks to the flexibility and resiliency of our business model, while during the second quarter, we stabilized our network of associates and distributors, maintaining our base at approximately 880 thousand and 44 thousand respectively, for the last eight weeks of the quarter and showing signs of recovery in the last two. While the churn rates for associates and distributors for the quarter remained at higher than usual weekly rates, at 3.6% and 2.1% respectively, we have seen this trending back to normal levels during the last eight weeks of the period, which has us optimistic that our network will start to experience growth prior to year-end and continuing going forward. It is important to mention that we have experienced an associate growth month-to-date in July 2022, being the first month since February 2021 that we grow our salesforce.
In this market downturn, both associates and distributors have remained active, with weekly rates of 28.2% and 78.3% respectively for the quarter, resulting in average weekly sales today more than double of our pre-pandemic comparable period (Q2 2019), expanding our market share to 7.7% and our household penetration to 29%, attaining a stronger brand positioning and market dominance. This proves the resiliency of our business model, where we´ve been able to retain Associates and Distributors, despite a normalization in demand.
The home solutions market pre-pandemic secular trends remain valid and stronger than ever. To seize the opportunity that these trends bring and return to growth, we are deploying several initiatives based on our three strategic pillars:
- Grow the core: reinforce our position in core categories (e.g. Home Organization, Space Optimization, and Cooking, and Commuting Solutions, which lost share in our sales during the downturn and are ready to regain relevance).
- Expand our portfolio into promising Concepts, such as: Bedding, Home Entertainment, Kids, Pets, Tabletop, and Drinkware. Additionally, we are developing an innovative "cleaning products" line, which could disrupt the market, and increase the frequency of purchase from our customers. More to come soon.
- Upgrading our e-commerce website, which should increase our penetration, attracting customers we don´t reach with our traditional model. It is important to stand out that (1) we will keep a model in which our Associates and Distributors are benefited from these customers, and (2) since our launch in December 2020, we´ve learned many details that we are adapting to make this platform successful in the medium term.
- The recent rollout of our new Betterware Plus app should yield more retention and activity, as our Associates and Distributors enjoy the new and improved benefits of this new platform.
- Undergoing a process of evaluation of data analysis capabilities at JAFRA and Betterware, to replicate best practices in both companies.
As mentioned before, we have two main avenues for organic growth: expanding household penetration and increasing share of wallet.
Our household penetration in Mexico expanded from 24% in 2020 to 29% in 2021, according to the latest market study concluded in March 2022. Relevant opportunities to further expand our household penetration and reach our target 40% include:
- Refocused rewards program to incentivize associate and distributor growth and reactivation.
- Hybrid model between personal contact and technology. Relaunched person-to-person companion program, which allows distributors to support their associates in developing their business leveraging on technological tools.
- Revamping of the physical and digital catalogues. Enabled first dual strategy through QR codes on the physical catalogue, strengthening our digital catalogue design.
- Social selling and social influencing. Currently working on this front, the progress will be shared in the coming quarters.
As for increasing our share of wallet, the results of the market study referred above, clearly identify the existing market size opportunity in various categories and concepts we participate in. With this new knowledge, we are ready to ride the curve back to growth as the Home and Life Solutions market stabilizes:
- Innovation. Continue increasing market penetration in core categories as we mentioned above.
- Expand to new categories, as we also mentioned above in the Product Innovation pillar.
- Pricing Strategy. Revised pricing strategy will focus on delivering great value packages to fuel consumer´s desire to buy as disposable income remains pressured. Furthermore, we are adjusting prices to reflect the recent decline in container costs, which will further incentive consumers to purchase our products.
In terms of our international expansion plans to support our long-term growth:
- We started our initial assessment and are in the process of finding the right team to lead the expansion of Betterware to the United States with the aim of starting operations in Q4 2023.
- For the longer term, we target further international expansion to South America, namely Colombia and Peru, between 2025 and 2026.
- JAFRA
Having completed the acquisition of JAFRA in 2022, we are focused on reaccelerating its growth to high single-digit or low double-digit in the near term beginning in 2023, as well as improving its profitability and cash flow generation. We are confident we can achieve our objectives by replicating Betterware´s three strategic pillars into JAFRA´s day to day operations, and we have been intensively working to set up the conditions to achieve our growth and profitability objectives:
- Product Innovation: implementing our best practices to achieve a successful and enhanced innovation pipeline in JAFRA´s product line.
- Technology: focusing our digital efforts through a comprehensive strategy to provide a better experience for consumers.
- Business Intelligence: replicating Betterware´s big data capabilities to improve JAFRA´s understanding of the market and accelerate its market penetration.
- Finance: As for efficiencies and synergies, for 2023 are expected to be in the range of Ps. 200M and Ps. 300M million. These include:
For the rest of 2022 and going forward, we will continue the integration process and the evaluation of efficiency and growth opportunities.
Growth Expectations for 2022
Given our consolidated results for the first half of the year, we expect our consolidated net revenues to be in the range of Ps. 12,800M and Ps. 14,200M, and our consolidated EBITDA to be in the range of Ps. 2,400 and Ps. 2,700M, which include JAFRA's full year 2022 results. Our full year expectations per company, including JAFRA´s full year results, are as follows:
In the longer term, we are fully confident of our growth opportunities in the years to come.
For Betterware, we remain confident we will reach our target of 40% household penetration in Mexico, as well as expand our geographic reach, starting with expansion to the United States, which we have already started the initial evaluation process, and expect to start operations by Q4 2023.
And for JAFRA, we are confident that based on our three strategic pillars of product innovation, technology and business intelligence, and executing on the efficiency strategies we have already identified, we will reignite its revenue growth while improving its EBITDA margins in the short and long term.
Dividend
The prevailing macroeconomic outlook is characterized by low growth, high inflation and increasing interest rates for the coming months and, furthermore, supply chain disruptions remain at present and can potentially prevail in the future. In this context, we remain focused on Jafra's efficient integration and consolidation in the short-term.
Based on the above and considering the revenue decline year-to-date, our Board of Directors has proposed to adjust the dividend payment to Ps. 200M for the quarter, a sustainable level even in this uncertain environment, prioritizing company's financial strength after the temporary cash reduction in our balance sheet due to the initial cash investment of Ps. 574M related to the acquisition of Jafra, as well as other investments aimed at unleashing JAFRA's full potential and enhancing its value through investments in venues like Business Intelligence and further IT capabilities, coupled with severance payments due to workforce restructuring, a temporary increase in inventories aimed at preserving an adequate service level to our customers, and anticipating higher interest payments due to rising interest rates.
The dividend is subject to approval at the Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting of August 19th, 2022.
In the longer term, we remain fully confident in our ability to generate strong cash flows and continue to return value to our shareholders through constant and growing dividend payments as our businesses continue to grow. As the situation stabilizes and our strategies begin to show results in JAFRA, the board will analyze the long-term sustainable dividend policy.
Share Repurchase Program
During the second quarter, we paused the execution of our share repurchase program due to the completion of the JAFRA acquisition. We will continue to conservatively analyze the appropriate execution of the repurchase program, as we remain focused on maximizing long-term shareholder´s value while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This announcement includes certain references to EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, Net Debt:
EBITDA: defined as profit for the year adding back the depreciation of property, plant and equipment and right of use assets, amortization of intangible assets, financing cost, net and total income taxes
EBITDA Margin: is calculated by dividing EBITDA by net revenues
EBITDA and EBITDA Margin are not measures recognized under IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, consolidated net income for the year as determined in accordance with IFRS or as indicators of our operating performance from continuing operations. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information and should note that these measures as calculated by the Company, may differ materially from similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Betterware believes that these non-IFRS financial measures are useful to investors because (i) Betterware uses these measures to analyze its financial results internally and believes they represent a measure of operating profitability and (ii) these measures will serve investors to understand and evaluate Betterware's EBITDA and provide more tools for their analysis as it makes Betterware's results comparable to industry peers that also prepare these measures.
About Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V.
Founded in 1995, Betterware de Mexico is the leading direct-to-consumer company in Mexico focused on creating innovative products that solve specific needs regarding organization, practicality, space saving and hygiene within the household. Betterware's wide product portfolio includes home organization, kitchen, commuting, laundry and cleaning, as well as other categories that include products and solutions for every corner of the household.
The Company has a differentiated two-tier network of distributors and associates that sell their products through twelve catalogues per year. All products are designed by the Company and under the Betterware brand name through its different sources of product innovation. The Company's state-of-the-art infrastructure allows it to safely and timely deliver its products to every part of the country, backed by the strategic location of its national distribution center. Today, the Company distributes its products in Mexico and Guatemala, and has plans of additional international expansion.
Supported by its asset light business model and its three strategic pillars of Product Innovation, Business Intelligence and Technology, Betterware has been able to achieve sustainable double-digit growth rates by successfully expanding its household penetration and share of wallet.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will", "estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "should", "would", "plan", "predict", "potential", "seem", "seek," "future," "outlook", and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. The reader should understand that the results obtained may differ from the projections contained in this document and that many factors could cause our actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward looking statements. For this reason, the Company assumes no responsibility for any indirect factors or elements beyond its control that might occur inside Mexico or abroad and which might affect the outcome of these projections and encourages you to review the 'Cautionary Statement' and the 'Risk Factor' sections of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 and any of the Company's other applicable filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for additional information concerning factors that could cause those differences
The Company undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Further information on risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's operations and financial performance, and the forward statements contained herein, is available in the Company's filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Q2 2022 Conference Call
Management will hold a conference call with investors on July 29, 2022 at 8:00 am Central Standard Time (CST)/ 9:00am Eastern Time (EST). For anyone who wishes to join live, the dial-in information is:
Toll Free: 1-877-451-6152
Toll/International: 1-201-389-0879
Conference ID: 13731394
If you wish to listen to the replay of the conference call, please see instructions below:
Toll Free: 1-844-512-2921
Toll/International: 1-412-317-6671
Replay Pin Number: 13731394
* JAFRA´s 2022 estimated EBITDA after the closing of the acquisition, which excludes adjusted EBITDA of Ps. 158.4M pertaining to January 1st to April 6th,2022.
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Gerald Stern, prize-winning and lyrical poet, dies at 97
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerald Stern, one of the country’s most loved and respected poets who wrote with spirited melancholy and earthly humor about his childhood, Judaism, mortality and the wonders of the contemplative life, has died. He was 97.
Stern, New Jersey’s first poet laureate, died Thursday at Calvary Hospice in New York City, according to his longtime partner, Anne Marie Macari. A statement from Macari, released Saturday by publisher WW Norton, didn’t include the cause of death.
Winner of the National Book Award in 1998 for the anthology “This Time,” the balding, round-eyed Stern was sometimes mistaken in person for Allen Ginsberg and often compared to Walt Whitman because of his lyrical and sensual style, and his gift for wedding the physical world to the greater cosmos.
Stern was shaped by the rough, urban surroundings of his native Pittsburgh, but he also identified strongly with nature and animals, marveling at the “power” of a maple tree, likening himself to a hummingbird or a squirrel, or finding the “secret of life” in a dead animal on the road.
A lifelong agnostic who also fiercely believed in “the idea of the Jew,” the poet wrote more than a dozen books and described himself as “part comedic, part idealistic, colored in irony, smeared with mockery and sarcasm.” In poems and essays, he wrote with special intensity about the past — his immigrant parents, long-lost friends and lovers, and the striking divisions between rich and poor and Jews and non-Jews in Pittsburgh. He regarded “The One Thing in Life,” from the 1977 collection “Lucky Life,” as the poem that best defined him.
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There is a sweetness buried in my mind
there is water with a small cave behind it
there’s a mouth speaking Greek
It is what I keep to myself; what I return to;
the one thing that no one else wanted
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He was past 50 before he won any major awards, but was cited often over the second half of his life. Besides his National Book Award, his honors included being a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 1991 for “Leaving Another Kingdom” and receiving such lifetime achievement awards as the Ruth Lilly Prize and the Wallace Stevens Award. In 2013, the Library of Congress gave him the Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for “Early Collected Poems” and praised him as “one of America’s great poet-proclaimers in the Whitmanic tradition: With moments of humor and whimsy, and an enduring generosity, his work celebrates the mythologizing power of the art.”
Meanwhile, he was named New Jersey’s first poet laureate, in 2000, and inadvertently helped bring about the position’s speedy demise. After serving his two-year term, he recommended Amiri Baraka as his successor. Baraka would set off a fierce outcry with his 2002 poem “Somebody Blew Up America,” which alleged that Israel had advance knowledge of the Sept. 11 attacks the year before. Baraka refused to step down, so the state decided to no longer have a laureate.
Stern, born in 1925, remembered no major literary influences as a child, but did speak of the lasting trauma of the death of his older sister, Sylvia, when he was 8. He would describe himself as “a thug who hung out in pool halls and got into fights.” But, he told The New York Times in 1999, he was a well-read thug who excelled in college. Stern studied political science at the University of Pittsburgh and received a master’s in comparative literature from Columbia University. Ezra Pound and W.B Yeats were among the first poets he read closely.
Stern lived in Europe and New York during the 1950s and eventually settled in a 19th century home near the Delaware River in Lambertville. His creative development came slowly. Only during free moments in the Army, in which he served for a brief time after World War II, did he conceive the “sweet idea” of writing for a living. He spent much of his 30s working on a poem about the American presidency, “The Pineys,” but despaired that it was “indulgent” and “tedious.” As he approached age 40, he worried that he had become “an eternally old student” and “eternally young instructor.” Through his midlife crisis, he finally found his voice as a poet, discovering that he had been “taking an easier way” than he should have.
“It also had to do with a realization that my protracted youth was over, that I wouldn’t live forever, that death was not just a literary event but very real and very personal,” he wrote in the essay “Some Secrets,” published in 1983. “I was able to let go and finally become myself and lose my shame and pride.”
His marriage to Patricia Miller ended in divorce. They had two children, Rachael Stern Martin and David Stern.
Stern mostly avoided topical poems, but he was a longtime political activist whose causes included desegregating a swimming pool in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and organizing an anti-apartheid reading at the University of Iowa. He taught at several schools, but had great skepticism about writing programs and the academic life. At Temple University, he was so enraged by the school’s decision in the 1950s to build a 6-foot brick wall separating the campus from the nearby Black neighborhoods of Philadelphia that he made a point of climbing the wall on the way to class.
“The institution subtly and insidiously works on you in such a way that though you seem to have freedom you become a servant,” he told the online publication The Rumpus in 2010. “Your main issue is to get promoted to the next thing. Or get invited to a picnic. Or get tenure. Or get laid.”
Besides Macari and his children, Stern is survived by grandchildren Dylan and Alana Stern and Rebecca and Julia Martin.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PreIPO Corporation® owner of a suite of proprietary platforms; including: PreIPO-as-a-Service™, Diligence-as-a-Service™, PreIPO Score™, and PreIPO Intelli™, has officially received a second International Registered Trademark from the European Union Intellectual Property office for "PreIPO®".
The registration covers Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for administering the sale, transparency, immutability and decentralization of non-liquid assets using the blockchain, tokenization and diligence as a service using artificial intelligence and machine learning, namely, for the sale of smart contracts, endorsements, tokens, artwork, jewelry, wine, valuables, intellectual property and non-fungible tokens; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence for deep learning, in-depth qualitative evaluation of digital assets, goods, contracts, tokens, artwork, jewelry, wine, valuables, intellectual property and non-fungible tokens.
CEO of PreIPO Corp™, David Grzan, speaks about the new trademark approval for their company, "The acquisition of the trademark will allow PreIPO® to secure its brand identity in the European market and provide greater protection against infringement and counterfeiting. This move also signals the company's commitment to furthering its presence in the EU and serving its customers with excellence."
PreIPO® is proud to highlight our latest addition to our platform, SPiCE II fund, which comes on the heels of the closing of SPiCE I fund yielding a market-leading 50.7% IRR, while also being deemed the best Venture Capital Fund of 2022 in the blockchain and tokenization ecosystem.
For more information about SPiCE II fund and how to participate, visit the SPiCE II Data Room.
About PreIPO Corporation®
PreIPO Corp.® is a financial technology company specializing in actively participating in private market securities transactions for qualified investors, sellers, issuers, and financial institutions through its vertically integrated ecosystem of 'licensable while-labeled' SaaS offerings designed especially for broker/dealers. As a pioneer in digitally distributed financial systems, PreIPO® is deploying its proprietary PreIPO-as-a-Service Platform™. We are also pleased to offer PreIPO INTELLI™, this program will condense hours and days of internal research into easily digestible and actionable insights for qualified investors. For more information, visit our website www.preipo.com or email inquiries@preipo.com.
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2023-03-03T20:51:29+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/03/03/preipo-corporation-receives-second-international-registered-trademark-european-union-intellectual-property-office-preipo/
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LIMA – In an industrial corridor of Peru's capital, a dingy stairwell leads to a second-floor safehouse. Dozens of Quechua and Aymara activists lie on mattresses strewn on the floor, resting up for more anti-government demonstrations as volunteers cook a breakfast of donated rice, pasta and vegetables.
Among the makeshift refuge's occupants is Marcelo Fonseca. The 46-year-old watched as a a friend was shot and killed in December as they battled security forces in the southern city of Juliaca. Within hours, Fonseca joined a caravan of demonstrators that descended on the capital, Lima, to demand the resignation of interim President Dina Boluarte.
“Our Andean blood burns when we become furious,” Fonseca, whose native language is Quechua, said in a halting Spanish. ”It runs faster. That’s what brings us here.”
Two months into Peru’s angry insurrection, emotions have hardened. While the unrest has barely disturbed the late-night revelry in Lima's beachside enclaves, roadblocks still rage across the countryside, scaring away foreign tourists and leading to shortages of gas and other staples.
The tumult, which has left at least 60 dead, was triggered by the impeachment in December of President Pedro Castillo. To Peruvians like Fonseca, the leftist rural teacher was a symbol of their own exclusion, while Boluarte's ascension to power from the vice presidency in cahoots with Castillo's conservative enemies in Congress is seen as an unforgivable class betrayal.
The impasse has given a jolt of self-confidence to Peru's Indigenous movement. Unlike neighboring Bolivia, where Indigenous groups were emboldened by Aymara coca-grower Evo Morales' election as president in 2006, or Ecuador, where ethnic groups have a long tradition of toppling unpopular governments, Peru's Indigenous groups had long struggled to gain political influence.
Although Peruvians of all backgrounds take pride in the history of the Inca Empire, the country's Indigenous population is often treated with neglect and even hostility. Little is done to promote Quechua, despite its being spoken by millions and being an official language since 1975. Not until the 2017 census were Peruvians even asked whether they identify with any one of 50-plus Indigenous groups.
Tarcila Rivera, a prominent Quechua activist and former adviser to the United Nations on Indigenous issues, attributes the disdain to systemic racism stretching back to the Spanish conquest.
“Despite the two hundred years since the founding of our republic, the reality is that those of us who come from pre-Hispanic civilizations haven't obtained our rights, nor are those rights taken into account,” said Rivera.
The current turmoil has also unleashed a torrent of racism. One lawmaker from the floor of Congress disparaged the rainbow-colored Wiphala flag, which represents the native people of the Andes, as little more than a “chifa tablecloth,” using the word for a cheap Chinese restaurant. Another urged security forces to send protesters to Bolivia with a big “kick.”
Rivera says the crackdown has radicalized younger protesters. Meanwhile, the spread of smartphones and the Internet during the past few decades of economic stability has made Indigenous Peruvians more aware of their rights, the country's gaping inequalities and the sacrifices of previously unheralded Indigenous heroes, whose achievements contrast with narratives of perennial victimhood.
“All our kids are ever been taught is that we're losers, miserable souls who were conquered without a fight," Rivera said.
The current protest movement is centered in the southern Andes, where Indigenous identity is strongest. The area is the source of much of Peru's mineral wealth and is home to archeological jewels that attracted more than 4 million tourists a year before COVID.
Its peasants are also among Peru's most neglected.
Those inequalities were on vivid display this month at a roadblock near Cusco, where a group of campesinos sat vigil for hours over a roadblock of tires, tree trunks and boulders. As the line of stranded vehicles grew, tensions flared as motorists complaining that they had family emergencies.
“Don't yell at me when I'm speaking to you with manners!” barked one motorist who faulted the protestors for voting for Castillo, who lived in an adobe home in one of Peru's poorest districts before winning the presidency. “Don't let shameless politicians, who are often from the same community, trick you," he said repeating a false narrative held by elites that Castillo's victory was the result of bribes, fraud and chicanery.
Eventually, the demonstrators yielded to the pressure and briefly opened the road, after a harangue against the “millionaires" and powerful interests blamed for driving their community to desperate actions.
Back in Lima, the safehouse is a hive of activity as another day of demonstrating awaits. Hand-written signs list daily chores to keep the cramped quarters safe and clean. Dozens more activists from Cusco are expected soon and need to be lodged in one of the few dozen homes, apartments and businesses across the capital that have opened their doors, like clandestine rebel bases.
Discretion is a must. Like Fonseca, many of the demonstrators were already detained when security forces firing tear gas last month stormed a university campus at breakfast and arrested hundreds for trespassing. As a result, occupants are encouraged to leave the safehouse one or two at a time, turn off lights early and immediately report any police intrusion to two human-rights attorneys on permanent standby. The windows are covered with newspapers and dog-food bags to block out would-be snoops.
But more than fear, the mood is one of hope.
“No matter what happens, I dare say we've already won,” said Victor Quinones as he stuffs a wad of coca leaves into his cheek.
At 60, Quinones is one of the group's veterans. He says the past few weeks in the capital have strengthened his resolve to push forward and no longer accept the status quo — or futile standoffs with police back home as the best way to change it.
“We broke the barrier. We've started our long march — and look at all this support we've garnered along the way," he reflects. "We've won because, now, the world knows.”
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2023-02-18T15:14:30+00:00
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clickorlando.com
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https://www.clickorlando.com/news/world/2023/02/18/from-a-secret-safehouse-perus-indigenous-revolt-advances/
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Percentages: FG .321, FT .667.
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3-Point Goals: 6-23, .261 (Selman 2-2, Houssou 2-6, O'Neil 1-2, Knight 1-4, Barnett 0-1, Brown 0-1, Canteen 0-1, Gaines 0-1, Wilcox 0-1, Reith 0-4).
Team Rebounds: 1. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: 3 (Lockard, Reith, Selman).
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Turnovers: 18 (Wilcox 4, Brown 3, Lockard 3, Houssou 2, Canteen, Gaines, Knight, O'Neil, Reith, Selman).
Steals: 2 (Brown, Canteen).
Technical Fouls: None.
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Percentages: FG .568, FT .500.
3-Point Goals: 17-31, .548 (Potter 5-7, King 4-6, Jackson 3-4, Ngumezi 2-5, Daniels 1-2, McDowell 1-2, Roberts 1-3, Platt 0-2).
Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: 3 (Jackson 2, Zeliznak).
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2022-11-08T07:00:10+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/JACKSONVILLE-STATE-111-SHORTER-48-17566614.php
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN
AP Business Writer
The attorneys general of California, Illinois and the District of Columbia are suing Albertsons in an effort to stop the grocery chain from paying a nearly $4 billion dividend to its shareholders.
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., asks the court to block the payment until the attorneys general have reviewed Albertsons’ proposed merger with Kroger Co.
The lawsuit is the second this week seeking to delay the dividend payment. The state of Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a similar lawsuit in state court Tuesday.
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons said Wednesday that both lawsuits are without merit.
Kroger announced its plan to buy Albertsons for $20 billion last month. The deal is expected to close in early 2024 if it’s approved by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice and survives any court challenges.
The merger agreement included a special dividend of up to $4 billion __ or $6.85 per share __ that Albertsons is scheduled to pay its shareholders Monday.
The Democratic attorneys general of California, Washington, Illinois and the District of Columbia, as well as the Republican attorneys general of Arizona and Idaho, sent a letter to Albertsons last week asking the company to delay the payment.
The attorneys general say the dividend __ which equals nearly one-third of Albertsons’ $11 billion market value __ would deprive the company of cash it needs to operate while regulators review the merger.
“Albertsons’ rush to secure a record-setting payday for its investors threatens District residents’ jobs and access to affordable food and groceries in neighborhoods where no alternatives exist,” D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine said in a statement.
The attorneys general also say it’s unclear if the deal will be approved, since federal and state laws forbid mergers that substantially lessen competition. Together, Albertsons and Cincinnati-based Kroger would control around 13% of the U.S. grocery market.
Albertsons said the dividend was approved by its board and should be paid whether or not regulators approve the merger. The company denied that the dividend will hamper its ability to invest in its stores. It had nearly $29 billion in assets at the end of September, including $3.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents.
“Given our financial strength and positive business outlook, we are confident that we will maintain our strong financial position as we work toward the closing of the merger,” Albertsons said in a statement.
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2022-11-03T04:43:10+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/national/2022/11/02/state-attorneys-general-sue-to-block-albertsons-4b-payout-2/
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Residents and Visitors to Massachusetts Can Now Place Bets On the FanDuel Sportsbook App
NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As FanDuel Group launches its leading FanDuel sportsbook app and online experience in Massachusetts, FanDuel is also announcing a new multi-year partnership with the Boston Bruins who named the company an Official Sports Betting Partner.
Starting today, FanDuel is bringing its best-in-class online sports betting experience to sports fans who are at least 21 years of age in Massachusetts who can now place wagers across football, basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, and tennis with a multitude of betting and payment options available. Customers who sign up for the FanDuel Sportsbook, make a deposit of at least $10 and place a bet of at least $5 will automatically receive $200 in sportsbook Bonus Bets.
"Massachusetts is home to some of the most passionate fan bases across the country and we're excited to enhance their viewing experience with the launch of the FanDuel Sportsbook app," said Mike Raffensperger, Chief Commercial Officer, FanDuel Group. "Bruins fans are the true embodiment of that passion and we look forward to supporting the team this season and beyond."
As an official sports betting partner of the Boston Bruins, FanDuel will be permitted to use the Boston Bruins' marks. Additionally, FanDuel will have signage both on dasher boards inside the TD Garden and the NHL's new digitally enhanced dasher boards. The two will also partner together on digital and social media content including homepage takeovers and other exclusive content on Bruins and FanDuel social channels.
"We're thrilled to welcome FanDuel to the Bruins and TD Garden family," said Glen Thornborough, Chief Revenue Officer of the Boston Bruins. "With the legalization of sports betting in Massachusetts in January 2023, it's an exciting time to be partnering with an industry leader in FanDuel."
The FanDuel Sportsbook app, which is America's most downloaded and best-rated sportsbook app, is simple, secure and convenient with a number of key features, including:
- An Innovative Spirit: FanDuel was the first U.S. sportsbook to offer Same Game Parlay™ bets, the first to offer live streaming of sporting events inside a betting app, the first to provide Bad Beat Relief, the first to give early payouts for championship teams, and the originator of the crowdsourced Spread the Love promotion.
- Customer Focused: FanDuel Sportsbook offers safe and secure banking, lightning-fast payouts, a Cash-Out early feature, and 24/7 customer service.
- Sports Betting 101: FanDuel Sportsbook has a sports betting guide to help customers learn the ins and outs of legal sports betting.
- Commitment to Responsible Gaming: FanDuel is the industry leader in promoting responsible play, including in-app tools that allow customers to set time, deposit and wager limits, as well as its PlaySafe site where customers can find additional support services.
Massachusetts becomes the 19th state where FanDuel offers mobile sports betting, joining Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.
All players must be 21+ to place a legal sports wager. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
About FanDuel Group
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland. Its network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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Hilary Gorlin, Director of Communications — Office of the CEO, Boston Bruins
Tel: 603.359.9801 (c)
Email: hgorlin@bostonbruins.com
Alex Pitocchelli, Communications Director
Tel: 508.361.1995 (c)
Email:Alexander.Pitocchelli@fanduel.com
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2023-03-10T16:26:01+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/03/10/fanduel-celebrates-massachusetts-mobile-betting-launch-with-boston-bruins-partnership/
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GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Police Department is investigating its first homicide of 2022.
The Johnson County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 35-year-old Rachel Elizabeth Cooke of Greenwood.
An autopsy performed Friday morning found Cooke died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the coroner’s office. Her death was ruled a homicide.
Greenwood police were called to the 600 block of Nicklaus Drive around 5 p.m. Thursday in response to a shooting.
According to Greenwood Police Department, witnesses provided investigators with a detailed description of a man seen leaving Cooke’s apartment and driving away. Interviews with Cooke’s friends provided police with the man’s identity.
Police aren’t revealing the suspect’s name at this time, describing him as a 35-year-old Franklin resident who’d been in a romantic relationship with Cooke. Both worked at the Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center, police said.
The pair met at Cooke’s apartment around 4:30 p.m. Thursday after Cooke returned home from work. Multiple gunshots were reported shortly after that, and the man was seen leaving the area.
The man headed south on I-65 toward Kentucky, police said. Police and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force eventually tracked him to Bowling Green. Police in Kentucky stopped his car, but he shot and killed himself before officers reached him.
The suspect’s name is being withheld pending notification of family. The shooting remains under investigation.
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2022-06-03T17:33:24+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/indiana-news/identity-released-as-greenwood-police-investigate-first-homicide-of-2022/
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DETROIT, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Wheel, an omni-channel digital commerce agency with over a decade of experience, and Retail Bloom, an e-commerce marketplace agency, today announced their merger to form the joint venture, Blue Wheel. With the financial backing of Longshore Capital Partners, a private equity group out of Chicago, this new partnership enhances Blue Wheel's range of services and breadth of experience across the omni-channel landscape. Blue Wheel now has over $1B in e-commerce revenue under management across its clients.
"Our mission at Blue Wheel has been to serve as the leading agency in omni-channel digital commerce. With this merger, we can service our clients' entire e-commerce landscape under one roof," says Blue Wheel CEO Eitan Reshef. "We believe it is entirely unique to offer everything from e-commerce advertising to fulfillment to creative to customer service. Now, if a brand wants to succeed from 'click to ship,' they have the opportunity to consolidate strategy and execution under one primary partner… Blue Wheel."
The merger of Blue Wheel and Retail Bloom showcases the momentum of the burgeoning e-commerce industry in both Metro Detroit and across the U.S. The company will continue to focus on hiring in the Detroit area to fuel its growth, while maintaining its team across 15 states, including its satellite outpost and creative studio in New York City.
"Brands have notoriously looked at e-commerce as a bifurcated strategy – on versus off Amazon. Over the past few years, agencies followed suit and became either Amazon agencies or e-commerce agencies that focus on brand's owned websites. By partnering with our friends at Blue Wheel, we can now bring our incredible expertise together, servicing a brand's complete omni-channel strategy with a singular point of contact," said former Retail Bloom President now Blue Wheel President, Tom Sesti. "This is our answer to e-commerce now and in the future."
Nick Christopher, Co-Founder and Partner at Longshore, added, "Blue Wheel's talented team has built an impressive business, with a profound focus on providing a full suite of e-commerce solutions with its best-in-class proprietary technology. Combining Blue Wheel and Retail Bloom into one entity creates a unique end-to-end solution within the e-commerce ecosystem. We are excited to partner with the company to accelerate its growth trajectory and execute on our shared strategic plan."
Founded in 2011, Blue Wheel is an omni-channel digital commerce agency that was recently named a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in 2022, after receiving the designation in 2021 as well. Blue Wheel has been recognized by the Inc. 5000 as a Fastest Growing Company and has won multiple awards over the years by the American Business Awards. Blue Wheel holds partner designations with Google and Facebook and is an Advanced Agency Partner of Amazon. In 2020, Blue Wheel launched its proprietary in-house advertising technology, Companion, and was named 1 of 18 of the most important companies in the marketplace industry by Insider.
Retail Bloom was launched in 2015 by founders with a combined 40 years of retail and brand experience. After seeing significant e-commerce growth and mastering the marketplace through brand experimentation as sellers themselves, Retail Bloom brought their expertise to brands looking for success in their own marketplace efforts. By applying seller strategies to guide medium and enterprise-level brands, Retail Bloom places importance on building meaningful relationships that transcend business transactions providing full-service support including content optimizations, advertising, back-end ops support, and growth plans.
About Blue Wheel
Blue Wheel is a new breed of omni-channel digital commerce agency that services brands "from click to ship." Blue Wheel's core solutions range from front-end marketing and advertising and creative services to back-end support and fulfillment across direct-to-consumer, e-retail, and marketplaces - all under one roof. Blue Wheel's best-in-class services are powered by proprietary advertising and reporting & analytics technology, Companion.
To learn more, visit https://bluewheelmedia.com/
About Longshore Capital Partners
Longshore Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity manager investing out of its inaugural $210 million fund. Longshore acquires control positions in services businesses in North America with $5 to $15 million of EBITDA. The firm has extensive experience partnering with founders and management teams in the lower middle-market and executes a systematic approach to creating shareholder value through a cooperative strategic plan.
To learn more, visit: www.longshorecp.com
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2023-01-24T12:45:42+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2023/01/24/blue-wheel-retail-bloom-announce-merger-form-top-omni-channel-digital-commerce-agency-with-over-1-billion-under-management/
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police are patrolling the streets of Johannesburg’s Soweto township, following a spate of bar shootings that have rocked the nation.
The country’s abundance of guns held illegally is partially to blame for the shootings in which 22 people were killed at three different taverns this past weekend, community activists said.
At least 16 people were shot dead at a tavern in the township of Soweto while four others were killed in Pietermaritzburg and two were shot dead in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg. One of those wounded in the Soweto shooting died in hospital on Tuesday, raising the death toll in that incident to 16.
It’s not known if the different shootings are linked but regional and ethnic rivalries, an organized crime extortion ring, competition between bar owners and political enmities are all possible motivations for the shootings, say analysts.
In all three incidents, the suspects opened fire on patrons before speeding off in their vehicles and notably the attackers did not rob the victims.
According to police, the gunmen in the Soweto shooting used high-caliber rifles including AK-47s, leaving 137 empty cartridges found on the scene. This has raised concerns about how criminals are able to access such high-powered weapons.
The illegal guns circulating in South Africa contributes to the country’s high crime rate, according to activists. An average of 23 people are shot and killed in South Africa daily, according to the country’s annual crime statistics.
Many of the weapons used by criminals have been stolen from police and private security firms, according to Gun Free South Africa. More than 12,900 people were arrested for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition in 2020/2021, according to official statistics.
More than 3,400 police firearms had been reported stolen or unaccounted for in the last five years, according to the country’s official opposition, the Democratic Alliance. In January this year, the country’s parliamentary committee on policing heard that 158 guns went missing at the Norwood police station in Johannesburg.
“The most effective way to reduce gun deaths is to reduce gun availability. Right now we have guns flooding into the legal market, and then they move into the illegal market,” said Gun Free South Africa director Adele Kirsten.
“We know that the majority of these move from the hands of the private security industry and from fraud and corruption in the police,” said Kirsten.
Addressing the Soweto community this week South Africa Police Minister Bheki Cele said police would search houses to find the illegal guns that were used to terrorize the community.
“We have heard that illegal guns are everywhere in this community, we will be deploying the police here,” said Cele.
Soweto residents have decried the abundance of illegally held guns in the area, with some telling The Associated Press that they often hear gunshots at night.
“The reason why we don’t feel safe is because we don’t know whether the people responsible for the shooting are still in our township or not,” Anele Msompi said in the Xhosa language. “We are not safe. We can’t walk in the street, or even go to the shops without feeling nervous, anxious. We are afraid because these people could still be here with us.”
Another resident of the Nomzamo part of Soweto, Nkosimpendulo Mbhele, called on police to do more to reduce the number of guns in the area.
“I would like for our government could go door-to-door and collect all the illegal firearms, and arrest those found with illegal firearms,” said Mbhele. “They must operate during the day and at night, and go through all these shacks and houses here, because we often get mugged. You can’t even walk through this veld (field) because you may bump into thugs who will rob you at gunpoint.”
In a separate development, police arrested the owner of Enyobeni Tavern in East London where 21 teenagers were found dead last month. The owner was arrested on Saturday and two of his employees were arrested on Tuesday and will face charges for violating liquor trading laws and selling alcohol to children, according to the police.
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2022-07-13T20:58:43+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/south-africas-many-illegal-guns-a-factor-in-bar-shootings/
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Editorial cartoonists’ firings point to steady decline of opinion pages in newspapers
NEW YORK (AP) — Even during a year of sobering economic news for media companies, the layoffs of three Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists on a single day hit like a gut punch.
The firings of the cartoonists employed by the McClatchy newspaper chain last week were a stark reminder of how an influential art form is dying, part of a general trend away from opinion content in the struggling print industry.
Losing their jobs were Jack Ohman of California’s Sacramento Bee, also president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists; Joel Pett of the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky and Kevin Siers of the Charlotte Observer in North Carolina. Ohman and Siers were full-time staffers, while Pett worked on a free-lance contract. The firings on Tuesday were first reported by The Daily Cartoonist blog.
“I had no warning at all,” Ohman told The Associated Press. “I was stupefied.”
McClatchy, which owns 30 U.S. newspapers, said it would no longer publish editorial cartoons. “We made this decision based on changing reader habits and our relentless focus on providing the communities we serve with local news and information they can’t get elsewhere,” the chain said in a statement.
There’s a rich history of editorial cartooning, including Thomas Nast’s vivid takedowns of corrupt New York City politicians in the late 1800s and Herbert Block’s drawings of a sinister-looking Richard Nixon in The Washington Post.
At the start of the 20th century, there were about 2,000 editorial cartoonists employed at newspapers, according to a report by the Herbert Block Foundation. Now, Ohman estimates there are fewer than 20.
The last full-time editorial cartoonist to win a Pulitzer was Jim Morin of the Miami Herald in 2017. Since then, owing to the diminishing number of employed cartoonists, the Pulitzers have broadened the category in which they compete and renamed it “Illustrated Reporting and Commentary.”
While written editorials can sometimes be ponderous and intimidate readers, the impact of a well-done cartoon is instantaneous, Pett said.
“Usually when you look at an editorial cartoon, it’s (done by) some guy like you who is pissed who can draw,” he said. “It’s just relatable.”
While economics is clearly a factor in an industry that has lost jobs so dramatically that many newspapers are mere ghosts of themselves, experts say timidity also explains the dwindling number of cartoonists. Readers are already disappearing, why give them a reason to be angry?
Pett has been involved in a battle with Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s attorney general and a Republican candidate for governor. Cameron, who is Black, has accused Pett of being a race-baiter in his cartoons and called for his firing at a news conference — not knowing that hours earlier, his wish had been granted, said Pett, a Pulitzer winner in 2000.
His bosses never told him to avoid cartoons about Cameron, but gave him a series of guidelines, Pett said. For instance, he was told not to depict Cameron wearing a MAGA hat backward.
“There’s a broader reluctance in this political environment to make people mad,” said Tim Nickens, retired editorial page editor at the Tampa Bay Times in Florida. “By definition, a provocative editorial cartoonist is going to make somebody mad every day.”
Pett agrees.
“I could have looked at the guy who fired me and said, ‘I’ll do it for free,’ and they would have said no,” he said.
McClatchy insists that local opinion journalism remains central to its mission. The Miami Herald, a McClatchy newspaper, won a Pulitzer this year for “Broken Promises,” a series of editorials about a failure to rebuild troubled areas in southern Florida.
In the current atmosphere, however, opinion is less valued. Gannett, the nation’s largest chain with more than 200 newspapers, said last year the papers would only offer opinion pages a couple of days a week. Its executives reasoned that these pages were not heavily read, and surveys showed readers did not want to be lectured to.
That also meant less room for cartoons.
The reasoning is there are plenty of places to find opinion online, particularly on national issues. Political endorsements are more infrequent at newspapers. In 2020, only 54 of the nation’s top 100 newspapers endorsed a presidential candidate, down from 92 in 2008, according to the American Presidency Project at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
“When publications really don’t stand for anything in an editorial sense, that’s damaging, whether the pieces are widely read or not,” said Rick Edmonds, media business analyst at The Poynter Institute.
While the idea may be to steer clear of polarizing national issues to concentrate on local concerns, the irony is that newspapers that still want to use cartoons will be forced to turn more to syndicated services, whose pieces primarily deal with national or international issues.
That’s what Pett draws for his contract with the Tribune Media Co., not cartoons about Kentucky.
“This isn’t a crisis of cartooning particularly,” said Mike Peterson, a blogger at The Daily Cartoonist. “This is a crisis of newspapers failing to connect with their community.”
Like newspaper owners, some cartoonists themselves fear there is less taste now for political satire, and more for inoffensive, funny drawings of the type popular in the New Yorker magazine.
“At the end of the day, I think people like cartoons,” said Ohman, who won his Pulitzer in 2016. “But it’s hard for a cartoon to be ecumenical.”
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2023-07-16T20:02:40+00:00
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kob.com
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https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/editorial-cartoonists-firings-point-to-steady-decline-of-opinion-pages-in-newspapers/
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WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
400 PM CDT Wed May 4 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN ARMSTRONG AND SOUTHEASTERN CARSON COUNTIES...
At 400 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of
Panhandle, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 356 PM CDT, quarter size hail
was reported at Pantex, southwest of Panhandle.
IMPACT...Minor damage to roofs, siding, and trees is possible. Hail
damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Panhandle, White Deer, Groom and Skellytown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for the Panhandle
of Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Amarillo.
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2022-05-04T22:01:46+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-AMARILLO-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17148366.php
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Youth pastor accused of filming girls in shower at SC church
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A South Carolina youth pastor is facing new charges after allegedly videoing girls in the shower at church, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Tuesday after they received information from the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, WHNS reports.
The Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office said the 35-year-old youth pastor, Daniel Kellan Mayfield, admitted to videotaping a woman while she was in the shower May 27. According to an incident report, a woman told deputies she was showering at her mother’s house when she saw a light outside the bathroom window. When she went to look, she said she saw Mayfield standing in the backyard alone.
Deputies spoke with Mayfield and say he admitted to filming the woman. He was charged with voyeurism.
Following this incident, deputies in Greenville County investigated and discovered that Mayfield allegedly filmed multiple girls in the bathroom of Gowensville Baptist Church in Landrum. They’ve identified six victims so far, saying they are as young as 14 years old.
According to deputies, Mayfield reportedly set up and recorded video inside the restroom on at least three occasions dating back to July 2022. Deputies said they believe Mayfield acted alone and don’t believe anyone from the church knew about his activity.
First Baptist Gowensville confirmed that Mayfield was employed as a student pastor. However, he was fired from the church on the day of his arrest.
The church released the following statement on the incident Thursday:
“On May 27th, 2023, First Baptist Gowensville leadership was made aware of an incident of moral misconduct perpetrated by one of our staff members. Proper authorities were notified immediately and the employee was terminated from his role. Due to the nature of the investigation, FBC Gowensville refers all questions to the law enforcement authorities involved. We remain dedicated to providing a safe worship environment and will be ever vigilant in protecting all persons involved in any of our events.”
Deputies confirmed that Mayfield was taken into custody Thursday afternoon in Boiling Springs and charged with five counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of voyeurism.
Mayfield was denied bond during a hearing that night. The sheriff’s office said during the hearing that they believe more charges may be coming.
Copyright 2023 WHNS via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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2023-06-04T11:24:31+00:00
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wbrc.com
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https://www.wbrc.com/2023/06/04/youth-pastor-accused-filming-girls-shower-sc-church/
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