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Despite all the buzz about the Ravens’ revamped wide receiver room this offseason, Friday’s practice showed a tight end is still a quarterback’s best friend.
The group was featured heavily on a day where the heat was at the forefront of a lot of minds in Owings Mills.
With left tackle Ronnie Stanley and rookie receiver Zay Flowers absent, we saw an increased number of passes find the hands of Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely — and for good reason.
Andrews, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and first team All-Pro in 2021, has been both a fan favorite and security blanket for quarterback Lamar Jackson throughout the pair’s time in Baltimore.
Andrews has finished in the top five among tight ends in catches every year since 2019, finishing third in catches (73) and targets (113) last year after leading the position in both categories in 2021.
The last three days have shown that offensive coordinator Todd Monken has two solid options behind Andrews as the Ravens continue to employ two tight-end sets as part of the new scheme.
Likely made one of the best catches of the day with a fingertip grab over the middle during team drills. The Ravens focused on attacking the middle of the field Friday with Monken ready to target every part of the field depending on what looks the defense gives him.
Hear, process, regurgitate
During his first training camp session with reporters, Monken weighed in on the conversation around whether Jackson will use a wristband to call plays.
“One of the most important things is your ability to communicate the calls, and the best way for that to happen is to not start with wristbands,” he said. “He [Jackson] has to hear what I say; he has to process the call; he has to regurgitate to the players; he has to get the cadence.”
Jackson’s mastery of the new offense was once again on display with loud and confident presnap checks and audibles during the practice’s hurry-up period.
Cornerback depth taking shape
When Jackson finally tested cornerback Marlon Humphrey one-on-one while the three-time Pro Bowl selection was in man coverage, Humphrey was ready, breaking up a pass intended for wide receiver James Proche II. It fired up the defense as Humphrey celebrated with safeties Kyle Hamilton and Marcus Williams.
The rest of the corners have been up and down during the first three days of practice but nevertheless have been resilient, bouncing back and limiting big plays.
Rock Ya-Sin did a solid job keeping up with receivers down the sideline as they failed to separate at times against the free agent signing. Jalyn Armour-Davis and Kevon Seymour each made nice plays, with Seymour getting physical to break up a pass intended for Shemar Bridges.
Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald said Armour-Davis has improved in several areas now that he’s finally healthy. The 2022 fourth-round pick was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hip injury during Week 4 last season.
“After last year he had a little bit of adversity,” Macdonald said. “I think he’s in a great place mentally. He’s really attacking every day. The message to him is, ‘Hey, take it one day at a time. Let’s attack it [the day]. There’s a great opportunity out there. So, go see if you can earn a job.’”
More reps for the receivers
With Flowers out and a light workload for Odell Beckham Jr., we saw an increased number of reps for other receivers as the Ravens look to fill out the rest of the room.
“It’s important for all of your players to get reps and developing the back end of your roster [is] super huge, because you just don’t ever know; it’s a long season,” Monken said.
“You’re not only trying to figure out who the starters are, who your playmakers are, [but also] who are your backup guys, who are the guys that are capable of going into games.”
Rookie wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. (Maryland) connected with veteran Josh Johnson for a 23-yard gain. On the next play, Johnson found rookie wide receiver Sean Ryan for an 11-yard touchdown.
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It was an up and down day for Proche, who after a couple early drops bounced back with a string of catches toward the end of practice.
Proche almost had the catch of the day, but his foot landed just out of bounds after a fully extended one-handed grab.
Finishing such plays could be the difference as the 2020 sixth-round pick is one of many in a loaded receiver room fighting for one of the final spots on the 53-man roster.
Suns out …. sleeves out?
Friday’s practice under an excessive heat warning forced the team to take measures, such as having four water breaks. The sound crew had a little fun by opening the first full-team session by playing “Heat Wave” by Martha and the Vandellas.
Even with the weather, Jackson and some of his fellow quarterbacks have continued to wear long sleeves under the redesigned quarterback practice jerseys with gold trim.
The conditions did not dissuade special teams coordinator Chris Horton from wearing his usual outfit of a black long-sleeved shirt under a black short-sleeved pullover combined with black leggings under black shorts.
“I’m not trying to send any message,” he insisted. “I’m the same guy every day. No matter whether it’s hot, cold, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m going to be wearing the same outfit.” | https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/bs-sp-ravens-observations-training-camp-day-3-tight-ends-20230728-b63m7xet2fdgfksqppaxxqd454-story.html | 2023-07-29T00:13:18 | 1 | https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/bs-sp-ravens-observations-training-camp-day-3-tight-ends-20230728-b63m7xet2fdgfksqppaxxqd454-story.html |
Todd Monken takes his time answering questions from the media.
Several times during his post-practice session Friday at the Ravens’ training facility in Owings Mills, the offensive coordinator began to address an inquiry before pausing, contemplating, and then shifting the wording of his reply.
Monken’s careful perspective contrasted the way the offense has been running under his supervision. During the first three days of training camp, the unit has been breaking from the huddle in a matter of seconds and getting to the line of scrimmage with as much as 25 seconds left on play clocks installed around the practice fields.
“The idea is to leave the quarterback enough time at the line of scrimmage to assess the defense and make changes and be in control,” Monken said. “I’m a firm believer that if you want your quarterback to play his best, you’ve got to empower him. It goes from here [raising his hand to chest level] to here [raising his hand to shoulder level]. ‘I’m a part. I want to help with the game plan. I want to see things they’re doing defensively.’ If that is getting to the line quicker, then so be it.
“If it’s a situation where we’ve got some sort of a run-pass option or run-run or pass-pass, then so be it. But I do believe in getting to the line quicker. I think that gives us more time at the line of scrimmage to assess — for the quarterback.”
With the players practicing without pads, passing judgment on the offense is premature. The unit has had moments of success, but it appears the defense has fared better thus far.
Coach John Harbaugh sounded encouraged about the offense’s progress.
“I think they’re on their way,” he said Thursday. “It’s kind of hard to put a grade on it. We really don’t try to do that right now. We just look at everything that we need to correct.”
The offense has executed few big plays against the defense, often settling for short-to-intermediate curls and passes to running backs in the flats. But Monken said there is plenty of time in camp to continue to refine the plays.
“We’re not where we want to be yet, but we shouldn’t be,” he said. “That’s why we practice, that’s why we meet, that’s why you get out there. There are some things where you’re like, ‘Wow, that’s the way it looks.’ And then there’s others where you’re like, ‘That isn’t anything like we want it to look.’ That’s part of what you do, and then you fix that and you get better on that, and then you find what your pieces do best, and you try to fit that within your scheme.”
On Wednesday, Jackson confirmed that he is not wearing a wristband with plays recorded on it as he had in previous years. Monken said the intent is for the quarterback to immerse himself in the playbook to relay the calls to his teammates.
“One of the most important things is the ability to communicate the calls, and the best way for that to happen is to not start with wristbands,” he said. “He has to hear what I say, he has to process the call, he has to regurgitate it to the players, he has to get the cadence. We can always go to wristbands. Wristbands are easy. You just read it. Harder is learning the offense and being able to process and make the calls.”
It might take all of camp leading up to the season opener against the Houston Texans on Sept. 10 for the offense to unlock its potential. In that sense, Monken said the offense will be as successful as the coaches who direct it and the players who run it.
“Execution trumps everything,” he said. “So no matter what we run, the only thing that really matters is that our guys play with confidence, get lined up, and execute at a high level.”
Ott ‘a blessing’ as replacement at long snapper
Replacing an All-Pro isn’t easy, especially at long snapper. But the Ravens got some luck when they were able to sign 2020 Pro Bowl selection Tyler Ott on Monday after Nick Moore tore his Achilles tendon.
Moore had been the Ravens long snapper for the previous three seasons, developing a rapport with six-time Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker and second-year punter Jordan Stout. But special teams coordinator Chris Horton said Ott has made a smooth transition to that kicking unit.
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“Tyler’s come in here, and he’s done a great job,” Horton said Friday. “This guy’s a pro, and he’s played a lot of football. I think when what happened with Nick, [special teams coach/specialists] Randy [Brown] and I along with Harbs [coach John Harbaugh] and [director of player personnel] George [Kokinis], we kind of got together, we got on the phone, and we just tried to figure out who was out there and just tried to get the best guy here that we think fits what we do well. Tyler’s come in the past few days, and he’s done a very good job for us.”
Ott had spent five full years with the Seattle Seahawks before a shoulder injury sidelined him for the entire 2022 season. On Thursday, Harbaugh called Ott’s availability “a blessing for us.”
“And we appreciate it,” he said. “He’s a pro. He’s one of the best in the business, and he had an injury last year, and now he’s fully healed. We love Nick. The timing was tough. It was an unfortunate deal, but he’ll come back with flying colors. But Tyler just got right in there seamlessly. There are a few things to learn, but he stepped right in. He’s a really good fit for what we do with our punt protection. So we’re happy about it.” | https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/bs-sp-todd-monken-offense-ravens-training-camp-20230728-afi6sa2stncl7eet2vz3bwvj4e-story.html | 2023-07-29T00:13:24 | 0 | https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/bs-sp-todd-monken-offense-ravens-training-camp-20230728-afi6sa2stncl7eet2vz3bwvj4e-story.html |
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The Attorney General’s Special Investigations Division arrested a Hot Springs on July 26 for reported 'crimes against children'.
Nikolas Antonio Pandis was charged with 30 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child.
According to reports, electronic detection K9 Lucy, shown below, assisted in the recovery of key evidence during the investigation.
The arrest was made in conjunction with the Hot Springs Police Department and Cyber Crimes Unit.
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after the arrest:
“Any time we’re able to take people who are victimizing children off the street, it’s a good day for justice in Arkansas.
“Special agents within my office, with assistance from the Hot Springs Police Department, arrested Nikolas Antonio Pandis on 30 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child.
“Our electronic detection K9, Lucy, and her handler, Special Agent Amber Kalmer, participated in this bust. Lucy assisted in the recovery of key evidence in the case. This is exactly how we envisioned her helping us bring criminals to justice. I am supremely proud of my entire SID team, led by Chief Wayne Bewley.”
Pandis was booked into the Garland County Jail, and his bond was set at $105,000. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/crime/k9-lucy-arrest-man-crimes-against-children/91-a817caff-8e5a-41ca-9e3a-886eba2b46f7 | 2023-07-29T00:13:26 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/crime/k9-lucy-arrest-man-crimes-against-children/91-a817caff-8e5a-41ca-9e3a-886eba2b46f7 |
Despite temperatures soaring near 100 degrees on Friday in Owings Mills, nearly all of the Ravens’ players, other than those on the physically unable to perform and non-football injury lists, were on the field for the third day of training camp.
The exceptions were veteran left tackle Ronnie Stanley and rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers.
The Ravens’ 22nd overall pick out of Boston College in April’s draft, Flowers has impressed coaches and teammates with his playmaking and work ethic in the offseason program and through the early days of training camp. But his absence Friday was likely more than just a day off.
Coach John Harbaugh is expected to address Flowers’ absence after Saturday’s open practice at M&T Bank Stadium. It is not believed to be anything long-term, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly. Flowers’ agent didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Flowers, who is expected to be a major part of the Ravens’ offense this season, was upbeat and looked good during and after Thursday’s practice when he met with reporters.
“I just like working,” he said. “I love being out here on the field playing and being with my teammates.”
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So far, he has fit right in with quarterback Lamar Jackson, who gave his new receiver the nickname “Joystick” because of his ability to change direction quickly. The rookie had a half-dozen catches on the first day of camp, and he caught a few more balls the following day.
This marks the second time that Flowers has been out. During organized team activities in early June, Flowers had a “tweak, soft-tissue thing,” according to Harbaugh. He was back for the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp a week later, however.
Stanley, meanwhile, has played just 18 games the past three seasons after several ankle surgeries. In June, he said “this is as good as I’ve felt since 2019, preseason 2020.”
Cornerback Trayvon Mullen released
The Ravens on Friday waived cornerback Trayvon Mullen for failure to disclose his physical condition that placed him on the non-football injury list, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. That designation is usually reserved for injuries that occurred outside of football activities.
The Ravens signed the 25-year-old cornerback — who was claimed off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys in January and is a cousin of quarterback Lamar Jackson’s — to a one-year deal worth a reported $1.2 million in March. Mullen, a second-round draft pick out of Clemson in 2019, did not appear in any games for Baltimore last season.
Mullen had 134 tackles, four interceptions and 28 passes defended in 37 games and was expected to compete for playing time at what’s considered a thin position for the Ravens after the departure of veteran Marcus Peters.
Meanwhile, undrafted rookie cornerback Jordan Swann, who missed Thursday’s practice after leaving Wednesday’s session early, returned Friday. | https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/bs-sp-zay-flowers-ravens-missing-from-training-camp-20230728-vqt24vycijddnjrybuxiqcl4oy-story.html | 2023-07-29T00:13:31 | 0 | https://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/bs-sp-zay-flowers-ravens-missing-from-training-camp-20230728-vqt24vycijddnjrybuxiqcl4oy-story.html |
PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. — Artificial intelligence in schools is a topic of discussion that is new to many people.
As AI continues to take the world by storm, school districts in Arkansas are working to get ahead of the inevitable, by opening the discussion up to its teachers.
Popular sources of artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, have brought up some fears while pushing the limits of what's possible.
The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) is acknowledging both sides of that coin and preparing their teachers for what may come with AI and the classroom.
Many are learning just how much the artificial intelligence chatbot can do
"I couldn't imagine honestly, that in the 2023 school year, a student could tell something to write a three-paragraph essay, and then it would spit that out to them in five seconds," said Kari Owens, a middle school teacher.
Yet, quick automated responses are the essence of ChatGPT. The program, which was rolled out earlier this year, allows users to refine and steer a conversation toward a desired length, format- even style.
"Artificial intelligence used as a partner with humans to build out answers, build and create things,” said Dr. Tyler Tarver, Education Trainer and Speaker. “It's like a virtual Personal Assistant.”
The system has brought just as much interest as it has worries.
"Everybody is either amazed or terrified," Tarver said.
Whether either is true, Dr. Tarver has been training PCSSD teachers on the negatives, positives, and ins and outs of ChatGPT
“It's used best not when it does the work for you. when it helps you do the work better,” Tarver explained.
This training will allow teachers to possibly take their knowledge back to their students.
“My biggest takeaway is that it's going to change education,” Owens added.
Her top concern, along with many teachers, is the chance that students will use these new resources to cheat.
“The first concern is always that the kids are just going to cheat, just going to abuse it, and not ever going to learn how to use it,” Owens explained.
However, Owens realized that cheating has always been a concern, long before AI or ChatGPT came around. So, she sees the solution working in three steps.
First, teachers need to learn how the ChatGPT technology works. Then, they must learn how it can be used and abused. Finally, they can teach students how to use it properly in the classroom
According to Tarver, that final step is necessary.
“If you don't teach them how to use it properly, they're still going to use AI, ChatGPT, or Bard,” Tarver said. “The students are going to use these things to do stuff for them, but they're not going to be as good at it unless you help guide them through that.”
Tarver added that there are benefits to learning the artificial intelligence chatbot, whether teachers choose to integrate it into the classroom or not.
“Whether an educator wants to have it in their class, or never use it at all, they need to understand it,” Tarver said. “That way they can recognize if students are using it, but also let students know whether if it’s ok to use in class or don't ever use this class.”
Another concern amongst teachers is that artificial intelligence could replace them, but Owens sees the system as a tool for teachers rather than a stand-in.
“It can't replace teachers. It's not going to, but it's going to give us our time back,” Owens explained. “That's kind of the biggest gift you can give a teacher.”
Owens added that while she'll be teaching students how to use ChatGPT, she's excited for ChatGPT to help her out as well.
“It's just such a time saver, I can tell it to write a lesson plan, it can do that so much quicker than I can,” Owens said.
While Owens is open to integrating ChatGPT into the classroom in the upcoming school year, she is unsure what the future, even less than a decade, looks like for AI in schools.
“I have no clue, I have no idea, but I do think in five years it's going to be dramatically different stepping into an English classroom, especially,” Owens said. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/education/arkansas-school-chatgpt-teachers/91-fb07e092-10cd-444e-84d1-ffd71ee3ee29 | 2023-07-29T00:13:32 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/education/arkansas-school-chatgpt-teachers/91-fb07e092-10cd-444e-84d1-ffd71ee3ee29 |
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The M-Vac System is a new technology that could change the course of solving crimes, and right now it's in Arkansas.
It's been used across the country to help solve cold cases and exonerate those who have been wrongfully convicted.
It does this by extracting small amounts of DNA that could not have been done before.
"It works just like a carpet cleaner. So, it sprays and vacuums at the same time, and vacuums up DNA that can't be accessed from other methods," said the president of M-Vac Systems, Jared Bradley.
In 2011, it was introduced to law enforcement to help them get DNA in a way that had never been done before. It can get smaller amounts off rough surfaces and fabrics.
There is not an M-Vac System in Arkansas, right now, but some law enforcement agencies did get to use the machine for a couple of days to help solve some open cases.
Arkansas State Police, Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Searcy PD, and Pope County Sheriff's Office all tested evidence with the new technology.
It's also the focus of one infamous Arkansas case that is now headed to the State Supreme Court in hopes of getting new answers.
The center of the latest West Memphis Three case is re-testing shoelaces for DNA.
The attorneys of Damien Echols, one of the Three, said that M-Vac testing could shed light on who committed the crime.
Currently, the attorneys are working to get a ruling from the Arkansas Supreme Court to re-test the evidence. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/new-dna-testing-machine-arkansas/91-822d6628-25e3-4e35-944c-7834a03be9d3 | 2023-07-29T00:13:38 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/new-dna-testing-machine-arkansas/91-822d6628-25e3-4e35-944c-7834a03be9d3 |
HOOVER, Ala. — Authorities in Alabama said Friday they filed criminal charges against a woman who confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnapped after stopping to check on a toddler she saw walking on the side of an interstate highway.
Carlee Russell was charged with false reporting to law enforcement and falsely reporting an incident, both misdemeanors that carry up to a year in jail, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said. Russell turned herself in to jail Friday and was released on bond, he said.
“Her decisions that night created panic and alarm for citizens of our city and even across the nation as concern grew that a kidnapper was on the loose using a small child as bait,” he said. “Numerous law enforcement agencies, both local and federal, began working tirelessly not only to bring Carlee home to her family but locate a kidnapper that we know now never existed. Many private citizens volunteered their time and energy in looking for a potential kidnapping victim that we know now was never in any danger.”
Derzis said he was frustrated that Russell was only being charged with two misdemeanors despite the panic and disruption she caused, but he said the law did not allow for enhanced charges.
Russell, 25, disappeared after calling 911 on July 13 to report a toddler wandering beside a stretch of interstate. She returned home two days later and told police she had been abducted and forced into a vehicle.
Her disappearance became a national news story. Images of the missing woman were shared broadly on social media.
“We don’t see this as a victimless crime," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said at a Friday news conference. “There are significant hours spent, resources expended as a result of this investigation.”
Marshall's office was asked to handle the prosecution because of the attention the case received, Derzis said. Marshall said he intends to “fully prosecute” Russell and said his office will take into account the police investigation to see whether additional charges are warranted.
Russell, through her attorney, Emory Anthony, acknowledged earlier that she made the story up.
In a statement read by police on Monday, Anthony said Russell was not kidnapped, did not see a baby on the side of the road, did not leave the city and acted alone. He said Russell apologized and he asked for prayers and forgiveness as she “addresses her issues and attempts to move forward, understanding that she made a mistake in this matter.”
A message left Friday at Anthony’s office was not immediately returned.
Russell told detectives she was taken by a man who came out of the trees when she stopped to check on the child, put in a car and an 18-wheel truck, was blindfolded and was held at a home where a woman fed her cheese crackers, authorities said at a news conference last week. At some point, Russell said she was put in a vehicle again but managed to escape and run through the woods to her neighborhood.
“This story opened wounds for families whose loved ones really were victims of kidnappings,” Derzis said.
He said police have not determined where Russell went during the 49 hours she was missing. They plan to talk to the attorney general's office about recovering some of the money spent on the investigation. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/carlee-russell-charges-kidnapping-hoover-police/507-57a5c2ab-a857-45a3-9c87-5cd0a8138655 | 2023-07-29T00:13:44 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/carlee-russell-charges-kidnapping-hoover-police/507-57a5c2ab-a857-45a3-9c87-5cd0a8138655 |
When you get a stomachache, you may reach for a glass of ginger ale to help feel better. It is a common home remedy for nausea or other gastrointestinal issues. However, some people online are wondering if their mom’s go-to cure actually works.
THE QUESTION
Does ginger ale help with stomachaches?
THE SOURCES
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- A study published in Nutrients in 2020
- Emma Slattery, RDN, in a post on Johns Hopkins Medicine
- A blog post by Matthew Goldman, M.D., on Cleveland Clinic
- Seagram’s
- Schweppes
- Canada Dry
THE ANSWER
While ginger root can help stomachaches, many popular brands of ginger ale do not contain any real ginger. The sugar and high carbonation may also worsen digestive problems.
WHAT WE FOUND
Ginger ale could help relieve stomachaches for some people, but only if it contains real ginger. A scientific review of more than 100 studies on the effects of ginger show moderate effectiveness in relieving nausea.
Emma Slattery, a registered dietician at Johns Hopkins Medicine, explains in a blog post that “eating ginger encourages efficient digestion, so food doesn’t linger as long in the gut.” This can help you cut down on bloating and constipation as ginger improves “the rate at which food exits the stomach and continues along the digestive process.”
But while “ginger” may be in the name of the fizzy drinks you find in stores, many brands of ginger ale do not actually contain any real ginger.
VERIFY looked at the ingredients list of Seagram’s ginger ale and found that the soda contains “ginger extract with other natural flavors.” Schweppes, Canada Dry and Great Value ginger ale do not include ginger in their ingredient list and instead only say “natural flavors.” According to the FDA, “natural flavors” can refer to a wide variety of ingredients whose “significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
Ginger ale often contains large amounts of sugar, which may create further issues for your stomachache. In a blog post for the Cleveland Clinic, Matthew Goldman, M.D., says, “If a person has bloating, gas or indigestion, the carbonation and sugar may make it worse. Even diet ginger ale can be harmful because our bodies may not digest artificial sugars as well.”
Another aspect of ginger ale believed to assist with stomachaches is carbonation. But that might not be helpful for everyone.
Baptist Health explains, “Some people find that the bubbles in carbonated drinks help soothe an upset stomach, in part, by making it easier for them to burp and release stomach pressure. For others, gas and acidity can make matters worse.” Baptist Health recommends that you drink heavily carbonated drinks with caution if you are not sure how they affect you.
So how can you best take advantage of ginger’s soothing effects when you’re feeling sick? Cleveland Clinic recommends getting ginger root from the grocery store and mixing it with decaf tea or warm water.
Some ginger sodas do have real ginger in the ingredient list. Reed’s sells a ginger ale with 2 grams of ginger in a 12 oz bottle and ginger beer that contains 17 grams of ginger per bottle. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/verify/health-verify/ginger-ale-no-help-stomachache-because-no-ginger/536-b21c22d9-743a-4f5a-a9d6-a570ef090627 | 2023-07-29T00:13:50 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/verify/health-verify/ginger-ale-no-help-stomachache-because-no-ginger/536-b21c22d9-743a-4f5a-a9d6-a570ef090627 |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On Friday Southern Miss forward Denijay Harris announced he will transfer to Arkansas. Harris fills the roster spot left open with Keyon Menifield set to redshirt next season.
Harris made 22 starts for the Golden Eagles last season averaging 8.9 points and 5.6 rebounds a game.
Harris originally transferred to New Mexico State earlier in the offseason but decided to reopen his recruitment. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/sports/ncaa/university-of-arkansas/southern-miss-forward-denijay-harris-transfers-to-arkansas/527-18032a3e-b259-4a1b-b9ab-9849b041d60f | 2023-07-29T00:13:56 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/sports/ncaa/university-of-arkansas/southern-miss-forward-denijay-harris-transfers-to-arkansas/527-18032a3e-b259-4a1b-b9ab-9849b041d60f |
WASHINGTON — Morocco made its debut for the Women's World Cup on Monday with a match against Germany. It is one of eight teams making their first appearance at the tournament.
Viewers tuning into the match broadcasts may wonder why the country's abbreviation is listed as "MAR." The reason is actually pretty simple. While most of the scoreboard acronyms, also referred to as FIFA codes, come from the first three letters of a country's name in English, there are exceptions. Morocco is one of those exceptions.
The Arab team will face South Korea on Sunday, July 30 at 12:30 ET.
Why is Morocco 'MAR'?
While the country's English name is Morocco, it's known as Maroc in French.
According to a 2018 report from Slate, even though the official languages of the country are Arabic and Tamazight, French continues to have a powerful position there as a holdover from the colonial era.
Morocco isn't the only team in the Women's World Cup with a country code that differs from that English standard.
Other abbreviations that stand out in the tournament include Spain going by "ESP and South Korea referred to as "KOR."
Morocco’s debut game at the Women’s World Cup ended in a 6-0 loss to two-time champion Germany. The margin of defeat on Monday was the biggest so far at the tournament.
The national team’s Women's World Cup appearance comes less than a year after their male counterpart’s history making feat as the first African or Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/why-morocco-womens-world-cup-abbrieviation-is-mar/507-58d4c84b-a651-4256-b453-ca47280cf615 | 2023-07-29T00:14:02 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/why-morocco-womens-world-cup-abbrieviation-is-mar/507-58d4c84b-a651-4256-b453-ca47280cf615 |
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Epcot chef shares 5 must-try dishes at this year's International Food and Wine Festival
Ask Disney chefs to pick a favorite dish at one of Epcot's food-centric festivals, and they always look conflicted.
Carefully crafted dishes populate themed marketplaces throughout the park during food-centric festivals that run most of the year. Choosing a favorite can be like choosing a favorite child.
Such was the case for Kevin Downing, chef of Epcot festivals. "There's a lot of offerings for our guests." he said.
But given a moment to think about it, he came up with five must-try picks for the 2023 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which runs through Nov. 18.
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Australia
Near Port of Entry
"If it's me, the lamb out of Australia is one of my favorite dishes. I've loved that for a long time."
The Roasted Lamb Chop is served with mint pesto and potato crunchies.
Flavors of America
Located in the American Adventure
"This year, I have to say I really like the flavors of America Menu. I think all the dishes there are outstanding. The Chilaquiles is one of my favorites."
The Chilaquiles are corn tortilla chips tossed in a salsa verde with Ranchero Chicken, queso fresco, cilantro-lime crema and a soft-poached egg.
"I love the Cioppino, too."
The Cioppino is a seafood stew with saffron-infused tomato-fennel broth and crostini.
Ireland
Between United Kingdom and Canada
"I personally enjoy the Fisherman's Seafood Pie out of Ireland."
Hawai'i
Near Port of Entry
"One of my favorites from last year, it was a new item last year, was the SPAM Sushi out of Hawaii."
The SPAM Sushi is made with sushi rice, teriyaki-glazed SPAM, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce and nori.
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Council candidate Aaron Marshall offers new thoughts on public safety
Jul 28, 2023, 1:33 PM | Updated: 3:03 pm
The Gee & Ursula Show is doing a series of interviews with Seattle City Council candidates who represent downtown and the 7th District. Today’s interview is with challenger Aaron Marshall, Seattle Police Officer. Marshall is running against incumbent Andrew Lewis and other challengers Robert Kettle, retired U.S. Navy; Isabelle Kerner, business owner; Olga Sagan, owner of Piroshky Piroshky; and Wade Sowders, software engineer at Amazon. The 7th District represents downtown, Queen Anne, and Interbay.
“We have become so desensitized, where the normal thing of violence, crime, homelessness, addiction, mental illness, every single day gets talked about,” Aaron Marshall, a Seattle Police officer and a candidate for city council in District 7, said on The Gee & Ursula Show. “Maybe, just maybe, we should have a public safety person on the city council. I don’t know, maybe a Seattle police officer who has lived in downtown Seattle for the last 20 years. Who knows District 7 really, really well, who goes out at night, who doesn’t just have these bankers’ hours of 9-to-5 and tell you everything’s getting way better.”
Marshall is a Seattle Police Officer who works on a team called the Community Response Group.
“I have been an officer since 2013 and was drawn to SPD because of my deep ties to the city,” he wrote on his campaign website.
He said he initially didn’t want to be a police officer.
“I didn’t have some childhood ambition of being a police officer,” Marshall said. “When I got to the Marine Corps in 2002, I was bartending and I was making pretty darn good money, having a great time. I was 27 years old, life was good. So I, fortunately, had a lot of cops that used to come to my bar, downtown cops, and I lived downtown. And of course, at the time, they were hiring and they were trying to encourage me to become a police officer.”
Marshall said in 2013, the City of Seattle asked local community members to step up and become part of the police department.
“And I answered that call in 2013. Actually, this month, 10 years ago, July 2013, was when I first got hired by the Seattle Police Department,” he explained.
Marshall feels that being a police officer for the past 20 years gives him a leg up on solving the crime problem in the city.
“Getting the city back together and the police department. I think initially you’re going to need somebody in the city council who understands public safety,” Marshall explained. “One of the reasons I started running was I was listening to city council meetings over the last four years. And these folks don’t know what they’re talking about when it comes to public safety.”
Gee & Ursula’s 7th District interview: Incumbent Andrew Lewis
“One tool that [incumbent Andrew Lewis] took away was [the ability to deal with] prostitution and loitering,” Marshall said. “[Lewis] said, ‘We were only going after women in short skirts.’ So how does Aurora Avenue North look now, two years later? I’ve never arrested a prostitute. It’s never happened.”
Marshall said that sometimes he took alleged prostitutes into protective custody, especially if they looked under the age of 18. He accused the city council of taking tools to protect the public away from the police.
“That definitely started the problem,” Marshall said. “Then further, when you had Andrew Lewis and other city council members showing up to [CHOP] taking selfies, promoting the idea that this lawlessness was ok. That threw a big divide into the Seattle Police Department.”
Gee & Ursula’s 7th District interview: Challenger Olga Sagan
He explained that there are often protesters when he goes out on calls, which makes policing even more difficult.
“We have to show up to 25 people in front of a house. And then you immediately come out with your tail between your legs,” he said. “The protesters tell you they are going to defund the police in front of the people who were there to protect you.”
Marshall said the city doesn’t deal fairly with the police and has not “fairly adjudicated a contract over the last two and a half years.
“They say just go, we’ll hire somebody else,” Marshall said.
Gee & Ursula’s 7th District interview: Challenger Bob Kettle
Marshall said he was running because he wanted to have a larger influence on the direction the city is going.
He calls himself an independent voice and is neither a Republican nor a Democrat.
“I am running because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I’m going to take a decent-sized pay cut to become a city councilman. I’m gonna lose my pension,” Marshall said. “This means a lot to me. The city of Seattle is my home.”
Marshall said that his time in the Marine Corps was good training to be a city council member because it gave him “discipline.”
“It gives you a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood, that esprit de corps that you just can’t really get in many other institutions,” he said.
Gee & Ursula’s 7th District interview: Challenger Bob Kettle
One of the priorities Marshall has is to create clean, safe shelters for the homeless. He feels ending encampments is important for the people and the city.
“That is something that is paramount in order to get people off of the streets. But eventually, we need to force people out of these encampments. They are the absolute most dangerous thing for them that I’ve ever seen,” he said. “And we need to come together as a city council and decide that we will no longer tolerate this in the city of Seattle.”
Marshall said that he wants the city to be livable again.
“I want it to be ok that you don’t necessarily have to be 6’2″, 200 pounds, a Marine bartender cop in order to walk downtown at 10 o’clock at night and feel safe. And I’ll be honest, I don’t always feel safe,” Marshall added.
Part of that livability is making sure that businesses feel safe to reopen and that we have a thriving downtown during the day. And during the night when people want to go out and see the city again.
Gee & Ursula’s 7th District interview: Challenger Isabelle Kerner
Marshall said the city council isn’t a big fan when he shows up for Q&A sessions “because I know more about the subject matter with public safety. And two, I will call them out on absolutely every ball on strike.”
He said right now he has no political ambitions beyond the city council.
“I only want to run for city council right now, just because I know how to fix this problem,” he said.
Gee & Ursula’s 7th District interview: Challenger Isabelle Kerner
Marshall said it’s up to the citizens of Seattle to choose.
“I don’t know if I have some weird guilt because I can’t do enough as a police officer,” Marshall said.
He explained that only 18% of registered voters cast ballots in the last primary.
“That is an abysmal number. We should have somewhere about 50% or above showing up for this primary. Andrew Lewis somehow made it through with only 8,000 votes plus four years ago,” Marshall said. “We really need people to get out to vote this Tuesday, August 1.”
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Gamez: Drive safe and survive the summer on Washington highways
Jul 28, 2023, 3:07 PM | Updated: 3:09 pm
(Tanner Laws/via AP, File)
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission and law enforcement agencies want you to #ArriveAlive this summer. The goal is to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on the state’s highways.
We are currently in our 90 most dangerous days of driving (June 9 to September 7 in Washington state) as Washington State Patrol (WSP) needs your assistance to ensure everyone arrives alive this summer.
Law enforcement wants you to do your part by driving safely on every trip, every time.
We’re dedicated to ensuring the roads are safe and you & your loved ones #ArriveAlive.
The captains of our 8 districts are urging drivers to make good choices when they get behind the wheel. Help us make a difference & encourage those around you to do the same.#90DangerousDays pic.twitter.com/fAOBFVnj3e
State Trooper Kelsey Harding calls it “Surviving Summer,” and uses the hashtag “ArriveAlive,” because of the increasing number of deadly crashes in our state.
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“The reason we’re bringing attention to it is the fact that we have seen an increase in our fatalities throughout the state over the past several years,” Harding said. “And since we’re seeing an upward trend in fatalities on our roadways, we want to do something that we can start having our trend going downward, which it was prior to 2018.”
She said the numbers on how many deaths occurred in Washington state go all the way back to 2018. In 2018, there were 539 total fatalities. 2019 had 538 total fatalities. 2020 had 574 total fatalities. 2021 was 675 total fatalities. Harding said the numbers for 2022 are still being synthesized.
“But preliminarily, they’re at 758 total fatality collisions in the state of Washington [in 2022], just in the state of Washington,” she said.
The number of fatal crashes on our roadways begs the question, why?
“We have to take into consideration the fact that more people are out on motorcycles in the Pacific Northwest,” Harding explained. “You’re not going to be out on a motorcycle in December, because more than likely there’s snow on the ground. And there are more people on the roadway because it’s summer and teachers, students, and a lot of people are going out with their families on vacation.”
The numbers are terrifying.
“Law enforcement across Washington state responded to 307 fatality collisions in June, which is an average of 61.4 every June,” Harding said. “321 fatality collisions in July, which is an average of 54.2 every July and then last summer. This is between 2018 and 2022. So like a combination of all of them.”
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Two weekends ago, Washington State Patrol (WSP) alone, had 15 fatal crashes. Harding called it a disheartening weekend. “We’re going to collisions where there are multiple fatalities, and then a total in a weekend up to 15.”
Driving under the influence, looking at cell phones, not wearing seat belts, and overall, not paying attention were the top contributing factors to fatal crashes in our state.
“We are still in our 90-day period that we are calling surviving summer or the 90 dangerous days of summer,” Harding explained. “So what we’re asking citizens to do to help us reduce the number of fatalities that we’re seeing across the state is to make sure that you’re taking part in driving safely because it is a team effort.”
She said that everyone can make a difference by making sure we share the roadways and to make good choices when we’re behind the wheel.
“And make sure we take a couple of extra seconds to make sure that we are sharing the roadways, especially with vulnerable users,” Harding continued. “And make sure that we’re paying attention to motorcycles that are a little bit smaller. It’s going to take us all to reduce these fatalities.”
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Rapper G Herbo pleads guilty in credit card fraud that paid for private jets and designer puppies
Jul 28, 2023, 1:36 PM
(Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
The rapper G Herbo pleaded guilty Friday to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for a lavish lifestyle including private jets, exotic car rentals, a luxury vacation rental and even expensive designer puppies.
Under a deal with prosecutors, the 27-year-old Chicago rapper, whose real name is Herbert Wright III, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed several counts of aggravated identity theft.
He also agreed to forfeit nearly $140,000, the amount he benefited from what prosecutors have said was a $1.5 million scheme that involved several other people.
“Mr. Wright used stolen account information as his very own unlimited funding source, using victims’ payment cards to finance an extravagant lifestyle and advance his career,” acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said in a statement.
Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 7, and he faces a maximum of 25 years in prison. A voicemail seeking comment was left with his attorney.
From at least March 2017 until November 2018, G Herbo and his promoter, Antonio Strong, used text messages, social media messages and emails to share account information taken from dark websites, authorities said.
On one occasion, the stolen account information was used to pay for a chartered jet to fly the rapper and members of his entourage from Chicago to Austin, Texas, authorities said. On another, a stolen account was used to pay nearly $15,000 for Wright and seven others to stay several days in a six-bedroom Jamaican villa.
In court documents, prosecutors said G Herbo “used the proceeds of these frauds to travel to various concert venues and to advance his career by posting photographs and/or videos of himself on the private jets, in the exotic cars, and at the Jamaican villa.”
G Herbo also helped Strong order two designer Yorkshire terrier puppies from a Michigan pet shop using a stolen credit card and a fake Washington state driver’s license, according to the indictment. The total cost was more than $10,000, prosecutors said.
When the pet shop’s owner asked to confirm the purchase with G Herbo, Strong directed her to do so through an Instagram message, and G Herbo confirmed he was buying the puppies, authorities said.
Because the stolen credit card information was authentic, the transactions went through and it wasn’t until later that the real credit card holders noticed and reported the fraud.
G Herbo was also charged in May 2021 with lying to investigators by denying that he had any ties to Strong when in fact the two had worked together since at least 2016, prosecutors said.
Strong has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.
G Herbo’s music is centered on his experiences growing up on the East Side of Chicago in a neighborhood dubbed Terror Town, including gang and gun violence.
He released his debut mix tapes “Welcome to Fazoland” and “Pistol P Project” in 2014, both named for friends who had been killed in the city. His first album was 2017’s “Humble Beast,” and his latest is “Survivor’s Remorse,” released last year.
His 2020 album “PTSD” debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200.
G Herbo also started a program in Chicago called Swervin’ Through Stress, aimed at giving urban youths tools to navigate mental health crises, after publicly acknowledging his own struggle with PTSD. In 2021 he was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 music list. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914515/rapper-g-herbo-pleads-guilty-in-credit-card-fraud-that-paid-for-private-jets-and-designer-puppies/ | 2023-07-29T00:15:23 | 0 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914515/rapper-g-herbo-pleads-guilty-in-credit-card-fraud-that-paid-for-private-jets-and-designer-puppies/ |
Worker warned organizer ‘Someone’s going to end up dead’ before crowd surge at ’21 Travis Scott show
Jul 28, 2023, 1:39 PM
(Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
HOUSTON (AP) — Just moments before rap superstar Travis Scott took the stage at the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston, a contract worker had been so worried about what might happen after seeing people getting crushed or unconscious that he texted an event organizer saying, “Someone’s going to end up dead,” according to a police report on the deadly concert that was released Friday.
The texts by security contract worker Reece Wheeler were some of many examples in the nearly 1,300-page report in which festival workers highlighted problems and warned of possible deadly consequences. The report includes transcripts of concertgoers’ 911 calls and summaries of police interviews, including one with Scott conducted just days after the event.
The crowd surge at the Nov. 5, 2021, outdoor festival in Houston killed 10 attendees who ranged in age from 9 to 27. The official cause of death was compression asphyxia, which an expert likened to being crushed by a car. About 50,000 people attended the festival.
“Pull tons over the rail unconscious. There’s panic in people eyes. This could get worse quickly,” Reece Wheeler texted Shawna Boardman, one of the private security directors, at 9 p.m. Wheeler then texted, “I know they’ll try to fight through it but I would want it on the record that I didn’t advise this to continue. Someone’s going to end up dead.” Scott’s concert began at 9:02 p.m.
In their review of video from the concert’s livestream, police investigators said that at 9:13 p.m., they heard the faint sound of someone saying, “Stop the show.” The same request to stop the show could also be heard at 9:16 p.m. and 9:22 p.m.
In an Aug. 19, 2022, police interview, Boardman’s attorneys told investigators that Boardman “saw things were not as bad as Reece Wheeler stated” and decided not to pass along Wheeler’s concerns to anyone else.
A grand jury declined to indict anyone who was investigated over the event, including Scott, Boardman and four other people.
During a police interview conducted two days after the concert, Scott told investigators that although he did see one person near the stage getting medical attention, overall the crowd seemed to be enjoying the show and he did not see any signs of serious problems.
“We asked if he at any point heard the crowd telling him to stop the show. He stated that if he had heard something like that he would have done something,” police said in their interview summary.
Hip-hop artist Drake, who performed with Scott at the concert, told police that it was difficult to see from the stage what was going on in the crowd and that he didn’t hear concertgoers’ pleas to stop the show.
Drake found out about the tragedy later that night from his manager, while learning more on social media, police said in their summary.
The report was released about a month after the Houston grand jury declined to indict Scott on any criminal charges in connection with the deadly concert. Police Chief Troy Finner had said the report was being made public so that people could “read the entire investigation” and come to their own conclusions about the case. During a news conference after the grand jury’s decision, Finner declined to say what the overall conclusion of his agency’s investigation was or whether police should have stopped the concert sooner.
The report’s release also came the same day that Scott released his new album, “Utopia.”
More than 500 lawsuits were filed over the deaths and injuries at the concert, including many against Live Nation and Scott. Some have since been settled.
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Finley reported from Norfolk, Virginia.
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Scientists estimate that 800 great white sharks could be swimming in the waters off the Cape Cod, Mass., coastline, according to a study published Thursday.
From 2015 to 2018, researchers took 137 trips to Cape Cod and saw 393 sharks by using commercial spotter pilots and video cameras. Some sharks were left out of the count because videos of them were not crisp enough, they did not have distinct enough features to rule them out as duplicates or they did not return to the area year after year.
Researchers used the actual population counted and applied a model to reach the estimate.
Sharks go to that area to hunt seals, and they usually appear the most infrequently in June and July and peak in August and September, the study says.
Researchers encountered slightly more males, which could be because they are more easily identifiable by their reproductive organs. Most of the sharks were also juveniles and "subadults," the study said.
While great whites are known to hang around Cape Cod's waters, they have been difficult to track because of their elusiveness and smaller populations.
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US announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan
Jul 28, 2023, 1:39 PM | Updated: 5:04 pm
(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday announced $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, in what is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
The White House’s announcement said the package would include defense, education and training for the Taiwanese. Washington will send man-portable air defense systems, or MANPADS, intelligence and surveillance capabilities, firearms and missiles, according to two U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters ahead of the announcement.
U.S. lawmakers have been pressuring the Pentagon and White House to speed weapons to Taiwan. The goals are to help it counter China and to deter China from considering attacking, by providing Taipei enough weaponry that it would make the price of invasion too high.
While Chinese diplomats protested the move, Taiwan’s trade office in Washington said the U.S. decision to pull arms and other materiel from its stores provided “an important tool to support Taiwan’s self-defense.” In a statement, it pledged to work with the United States to maintain “peace, stability and the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.”
The package is in addition to nearly $19 billion in military sales of F-16s and other major weapons systems that the U.S. has approved for Taiwan. Delivery of those weapons has been hampered by supply chain issues that started during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been exacerbated by the global defense industrial base pressures created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The difference is that this aid is part of a presidential authority approved by Congress last year to draw weapons from current U.S. military stockpiles — so Taiwan will not have to wait for military production and sales. This gets weapons delivered faster than providing funding for new weapons.
The Pentagon has used a similar authority to get billions of dollars worth of munitions to Ukraine.
Taiwan split from China in 1949 amid civil war. Chinese President Xi Jinping maintains China’s right to take over the now self-ruled island, by force if necessary. China has accused the U.S. of turning Taiwan into a “powder keg” through the billions of dollars in weapons sales it has pledged.
The U.S. maintains a “One China” policy under which it does not recognize Taiwan’s formal independence and has no formal diplomatic relations with the island in deference to Beijing. However, U.S. law requires a credible defense for Taiwan and for the U.S. to treat all threats to the island as matters of “grave concern.”
Getting stockpiles of weapons to Taiwan now, before an attack begins, is one of the lessons the U.S. has learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Pentagon deputy defense secretary Kathleen Hicks told The Associated Press earlier this year.
Ukraine “was more of a cold-start approach than the planned approach we have been working on for Taiwan, and we will apply those lessons,” Hicks said. Efforts to resupply Taiwan after a conflict erupted would be complicated because it is an island, she said.
China regularly sends warships and planes across the center line in the Taiwan Strait that provides a buffer between the sides, as well as into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, in an effort to intimidate the island’s 23 million people and wear down its military capabilities.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for China’s embassy in Washington, said in a statement Friday that Beijing was “firmly opposed” to U.S. military ties with Taiwan. The U.S. should “stop selling arms to Taiwan” and “stop creating new factors that could lead to tensions in the Taiwan Strait,” Liu said. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914519/us-to-announce-345-million-military-aid-package-for-taiwan/ | 2023-07-29T00:15:53 | 0 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914519/us-to-announce-345-million-military-aid-package-for-taiwan/ |
Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in death of Black Lives Matter protester in Seattle
Jul 28, 2023, 1:41 PM | Updated: 4:38 pm
SEATTLE (AP) — A man who hit two protesters with his car, killing one of them, during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in 2020 in Seattle has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies.
Dawit Kelete, 30, pleaded guilty on Thursday to vehicular homicide in the death of 24-year-old Summer Taylor, The Seattle Times reported. He also pleaded guilty to vehicular assault and reckless driving charges. Attorneys as part of the plea deal have agreed to recommend a sentence of more than six years in prison and 18 months of probation. Kelete is set to be sentenced in September.
On July 4, 2020, the Washington State Patrol said Kelete drove the wrong way onto Interstate 5, around a barricade of parked vehicles, and struck Taylor and Diaz Love.
Taylor later died and Love was hospitalized with multiple injuries.
Kelete was arrested shortly afterward and told police he was withdrawing from the narcotic pain medication Percocet and struggled with an “untreated addiction,” court documents said.
Francisco Duarte, Kelete’s attorney, said Kelete asked about the victims from the beginning and has shown remorse. Duarte also claimed authorities were negligent and failed to protect the public and protesters.
An attorney for Taylor’s family, Karen Koehler, on Thursday lamented the years it’s taken for the case to move through the court system, and said the family is focused on remembering Taylor, KING-TV reported.
“While it was a relief to know they wouldn’t have to go to court, there’s a lot of very sad, grieving people still,” Koehler said. “They are… resigned, that this is the best that can be done.”
Love, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, fractures, lacerations, and other physical wounds, is suing the state, city and Kelete. A trial date has been scheduled for next February.
The lawsuit says Kelete was driving negligently and that state and city agencies failed to block all access ramps to I-5 and refused to protect vulnerable protesters. The State Patrol had closed the freeway during the demonstration, which was part of a run of nightly protests over the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
Family described Taylor as someone who was dedicated to justice. She had been demonstrating and rallying in support of Black Lives Matter nearly every day of the protests. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914520/man-pleads-guilty-to-vehicular-homicide-in-death-of-black-lives-matter-protester-in-seattle/ | 2023-07-29T00:16:09 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914520/man-pleads-guilty-to-vehicular-homicide-in-death-of-black-lives-matter-protester-in-seattle/ |
Justice Alito says Congress lacks the power to impose an ethics code on the Supreme Court
Jul 28, 2023, 1:54 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Samuel Alito says Congress lacks the power to impose a code of ethics on the Supreme Court, making him the first member of the court to take a public stand against proposals in Congress to toughen ethics rules for justices in response to increased scrutiny of their activities beyond the bench.
“I know this is a controversial view, but I’m willing to say it. No provision in the Constitution gives them the authority to regulate the Supreme Court—period,” Alito said in an interview he gave to the Wall Street Journal opinion pages. An account of the interview was published Friday.
The interview took place in New York in early July, the paper said. Last week, Democrats pushed Supreme Court ethics legislation through a Senate committee, though the bill’s prospects in the full Senate are dim.
Democrats first proposed legislation after ProPublica reported earlier this year that Justice Clarence Thomas participated in lavish vacations and a real estate deal with a top Republican donor — and after Chief Justice John Roberts declined to testify before the committee about the ethics of the court.
Since then, ProPublica also revealed that Alito had taken a luxury vacation in Alaska with a Republican donor who had business interests before the court. The Associated Press reported in early July that Justice Sonia Sotomayor, aided by her staff, has advanced sales of her books through college visits over the past decade.
The 73-year-old Alito, who joined the court in 2006, has rejected the idea that he should have disclosed the Alaska trip or stepped away from cases involving the donor, hedge fund owner Paul Singer. Alito penned his own Wall Street Journal op-ed, which was published hours before ProPublica posted its story.
Alito said that he is unwilling to leave allegations unanswered, though he noted acknowledged judges and justices typically don’t respond to their critics.
“And so at a certain point I’ve said to myself, nobody else is going to do this, so I have to defend myself,” he said in the newest column.
While no other justice has spoken so definitively about ethics legislation, Roberts has raised questions about Congress’ authority to oversee the high court.
In his year-end report in 2011, Roberts wrote that the justices comply with legislation that requires annual financial disclosures and limits their outside earned income. “The Court has never addressed whether Congress may impose those requirements on the Supreme Court. The Justices nevertheless comply with those provisions,” Roberts wrote.
The justices have so far resisted adopting an ethics code on their own, although Roberts said in May that there is more the court can do to “adhere to the highest standards” of ethical conduct, without providing specifics.
The column is co-written by James Taranto, the paper’s editorial features editor, and David Rivkin, a Washington lawyer. Rivkin represents Leonard Leo, the onetime leader of the conservative legal group The Federalist Society, in his dealings with Senate Democrats who want details of Leo’s dealings with the justices. Leo helped arrange Alito’s trip to Alaska.
Rivkin, in a letter Tuesday to leading Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the request was politically motivated and violates Leo’s constitutional rights. Rivkin also wrote that a congressionally imposed ethics code for the Supreme Court would falter on constitutional grounds. Separately, Rivkin represents a couple whose tax case will be argued before the court in the fall.
Alito talked with the Taranto and Rivkin for four hours in interviews in April and July, they wrote. They published an account of the earlier interview in April. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914525/justice-alito-says-congress-lacks-the-power-to-impose-an-ethics-code-on-the-supreme-court/ | 2023-07-29T00:16:24 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914525/justice-alito-says-congress-lacks-the-power-to-impose-an-ethics-code-on-the-supreme-court/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — What better way to find good news in the summer than serving up free ice cream?
Dave Calabro visited Monument Circle Thursday, where The Salvation Army served up 10,000 scoops of Moose Tracks ice cream to raise $10,000 for the organization's shelter for women and children.
"I'm doing great. I have ice cream," said Salvation Army Maj. Rachel Stouder.
The free ice cream was also a perfect treat for children celebrating the last days of summer vacation.
"The ice cream was good," said Jude.
"Are you excited for school?" Dave asked another boy.
"No," he replied.
"Honest answers!" Dave laughed.
"I have a new baby sister named Sawyer," said a young girl excitedly.
The good news wasn't limited to the kids.
"Life is good. We moved to a really neat house, we changed from the north side, we moved down to Bates-Hendricks and we just love being five minutes from downtown and what the city has to offer," said one woman.
Watch Dave's full visit to Monument Circle in the video player above and see more of his recent "Good News" stories in the links below. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/good-news/good-news-ice-cream-on-monument-circle-dave-calabro/531-fd3cd32c-261c-4ccc-a46a-37e87fb9b50f | 2023-07-29T00:16:38 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/good-news/good-news-ice-cream-on-monument-circle-dave-calabro/531-fd3cd32c-261c-4ccc-a46a-37e87fb9b50f |
Paperwork problems drive surge in people losing Medicaid health coverage
Jul 28, 2023, 1:57 PM
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JEFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The nation’s top health official implored states to do more to keep lower-income residents enrolled in Medicaid, as the Biden administration released figures Friday confirming that many who had health coverage during the coronavirus pandemic are now losing it.
Though a decline in Medicaid coverage was expected, health officials are raising concerns about the large numbers of people being dropped from the rolls for failing to return forms or follow procedures.
In 18 states that began a post-pandemic review of their Medicaid rolls in April, health coverage was continued for about 1 million recipients and terminated for 715,000. Of those dropped, 4 in 5 were for procedural reasons, according to newly released data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra sent a letter Friday to all governors encouraging them to bolster efforts to retain people on Medicaid. He particularly encouraged them to use electronic information from other federal programs, such as food stamps, to automatically confirm people’s eligibility for Medicaid. That would avert the need to mail and return documents.
“I am deeply concerned about high rates of procedural terminations due to ‘red tape’ and other paperwork issues,” Becerra told governors.
During the pandemic, states were prohibited from ending people’s Medicaid coverage. As a result, Medicaid enrollment swelled by nearly one-third, from 71 million people in February 2020 to 93 million in February 2023. The prohibition on trimming rolls ended in April, and states now have resumed annual eligibility redeterminations that had been required before the pandemic.
The new federal data captures only the first month of state Medicaid reviews from states that acted the most expeditiously. Since then, additional states also have submitted reports on those renewed and dropped from Medicaid in May and June.
Though the federal government hasn’t released data from the most recent reports, information gathered by The Associated Press and health care advocacy groups show that about 3.7 million people already have lost Medicaid coverage. That includes about 500,000 in Texas, around 400,000 in Florida and 225,000 in California. Of those who lost coverage, 89% were for procedural reasons in California, 81% in Texas and 59% in Florida, according to the AP’s data.
Many of those people may have still been eligible for Medicaid, “but they’re caught in a bureaucratic nightmare of confusing forms, notices sent to wrong addresses and other errors,” said Michelle Levander, founding director of the Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California,
Top CMS officials said they have worked with several states to pause Medicaid removals and improve procedures for determining eligibility.
South Carolina, for example, reported renewing Medicaid coverage for about 27,000 people in May while removing 118,000. Of those dropped, 95% were for procedural reasons. In a recent report to the federal government, South Carolina said it removed no one from Medicaid in June because it extended the eligibility renewal deadline from 60 days to 90 days.
Michigan reported renewing more than 103,000 Medicaid recipients in June and removing just 12,000. It told the federal government that the state opted to delay terminations for those who failed to respond to renewal requests while instead making additional outreach attempts. As a result, the state reported more than 100,000 people whose June eligibility cases remained incomplete.
People who are dropped from Medicaid can regain coverage retroactively if they submit information within 90 days proving their eligibility. But some advocacy groups say that still poses a challenge.
“State government is not necessarily nimble,” said Keesa Smith, executive director of Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. “When individuals are being disenrolled, the biggest concern … is that there is not a fast track to get those individuals back on the rolls.”
Insurance companies that run Medicaid programs for states said they are trying to reduce procedural terminations and enroll people in new plans.
The Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer Elevance Health lost 130,000 Medicaid customers during the recently completed second quarter, as Medicaid eligibility redeterminations began. Chief Financial Officer John Gallina said earlier this month that many people lost Medicaid coverage for administrative reasons but are likely to reenroll in the near future.
Leaders of the insurer Molina Healthcare told analysts Thursday that the company lost about 93,000 Medicaid customers in the recently completed second quarter, mostly due to eligibility redeterminations. Molina officials said they are trying to switch people who no longer qualify for Medicaid to one of the individual insurance plans they sell through state-based marketplaces.
Federal data for April indicates that some states did a better job than others at handling a crush of questions from people about their Medicaid coverage.
In 19 states and the District of Columbia, the average Medicaid call center wait time was 1 minute or less in April. But in Idaho, the average caller to the state’s Medicaid help line waited 51 minutes. In Missouri, the average wait was 44 minutes, and in Florida 40 minutes.
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Associated Press writer Tom Murphy in Indianapolis contributed to this report. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914527/paperwork-problems-drive-surge-in-people-losing-medicaid-health-coverage/ | 2023-07-29T00:16:39 | 0 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914527/paperwork-problems-drive-surge-in-people-losing-medicaid-health-coverage/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Debra David was at her home on Caven Street on Indy's south side the morning of July 14 when bullets ripped through her walls, nearly hitting her.
"I could've been killed, I could've had kids in there. My dog was in there," said David. "I was just sitting on my bed, the side of my bed. Looking at my phone."
Security camera video shows a white SUV drive down Caven Street and fire several shots through the front before taking off. Police were unable to locate any shell casings and believe they stayed inside the car.
David said the day before the shooting, her boyfriend shared security camera footage on social media of a man with a gun at the park behind their house. In the video, the man is getting into a white SUV. Police say it's the same car that was driven during the drive-by shooting.
David thinks they were targeted as retaliation. She's thankful she's OK and has no hard feelings towards the shooter.
"I forgive him already," said David.
IMPD says its message is clear to anyone who chooses to settle disputes with gunfire.
"We're going to hold you accountable and responsible," said IMPD Ofc. William Young. "Certainly concerning whenever we have shots being fired into homes. You don't know what's on the other side of that wall."
Friday, Jeffery Rybolt was charged with two counts of criminal recklessness and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. At the time of the shooting, Rybolt was on probation for an armed robbery in 2021.
He's due in court Monday, July 31. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/man-charged-for-shooting-into-south-side-home-caven-street-july-14-jeffrey-rybolt/531-3dccbcd5-4bcb-475e-811a-07220e6fd3fe | 2023-07-29T00:16:44 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/man-charged-for-shooting-into-south-side-home-caven-street-july-14-jeffrey-rybolt/531-3dccbcd5-4bcb-475e-811a-07220e6fd3fe |
WASHINGTON — Trader Joe's is recalling frozen falafel sold in more than 30 states because it may contain rocks.
It's the second time in a week that the grocery chain has announced a recall related to rocks in food. It comes one day after it issued a recall for a broccoli cheddar soup that may contain insects.
According to the retailer, it was alerted to the issue by the supplier of its Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Falafel.
The recall specifically includes the frozen falafel product sold in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
Anyone who purchased or received the Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Falafel (SKU#93935) is urged to throw it out or return it to any Trader Joe's for a full refund.
Last Friday, the grocery chain announced it was recalling two cookie products because they may contain rocks. That recall impacts Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies and Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies with "sell by" dates ranging from October 17, 2023 to October 21, 2023. Lot codes for the recalled cookies and customer service contact information can be found on Trader Joe's website.
In a response to a request for comment, Trader Joe's said the close timing of the two situations was "coincidental."
"While there are aspects of our product supply chain beyond our direct control, we will never leave to chance the safety of the products we offer. In this case, there was a different issue in the each of the manufacturing processes," Public Relations Manager Nakia Rohde said. "We don’t take any chance when it comes to product safety and quality. We err on the side of caution and are proactive in addressing issues. We voluntarily take action quickly and aggressively—investigating potential problems and removing a product from sale if there is any doubt about its safety or quality."
On Thursday, Trader Joe's issued a recall on its "Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup" after discovering it could potentially contain insects. More than 10,000 cases of the 20-ounce product are being recalled, according to the FDA report. The soups were distributed in Florida, California, Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Illinois.
The Monrovia, California-based chain is privately held by the families that also own Aldi Nord, a German grocer. Trader Joe’s operates around 530 stores in the U.S.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/trader-joes-recall-falafel-rocks/507-6cb7a5ef-7171-41e5-8bc2-a1625a329f31 | 2023-07-29T00:16:51 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/trader-joes-recall-falafel-rocks/507-6cb7a5ef-7171-41e5-8bc2-a1625a329f31 |
Lard Butt 1K (0.62 mile) returns to Seattle, dedicated to below-average athletes
Jul 28, 2023, 3:18 PM
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Seattle’s annual Lard Butt 1K is set for Saturday, August 5, at Magnuson Park. Lard Butt is “dedicated to below-average athletes and weekend warriors.”
Lard Butt is also a lifestyle and apparel company committed to the same cause.
“There are countless running and other events for elite athletes, so we started the Lard Butt 1K years ago to provide an authentic and fun home for the rest of us,” said Mark Peterson, Lard Butt co-founder.
Instead of traditional water stations during the (0.62-mile run), the Lard Butt 1K features donut stations every 250 meters and hosts a well-stocked beer garden before and after the 1K itself. Along with a canned-food drive (benefitting the University District Food Bank), there will be a “Spirit of Lard Butt” costume party, an on-site soundtrack, and numerous other surprises.
Interested parties can sign up and learn more at Lardbutt’s website.
On top of being fun for those who are in shape and do not take themselves too seriously, the Lard Butt 1K is a confidence-builder for those not up to doing 5 or 10K events.
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The walk/run/waddle starts at 9:30 a.m. on August 5, with day-of registration opening at 8 a.m. and the Beer Garden opening at 8:30.
Advance Registration is $35 covering event entry, a Lard Butt 1K Tee-Shirt, limitless donuts, one beer or mimosa for those 21 and over, along with other on-site surprises.
Day-of registration costs increase to $40.
There are four ways to attack the flat one-kilometer course:
- Show-off Wave: For those with the audacity to run (expect heckling from race marshals and spectators)
- Legends Wave: For those 250 pounds and heavier
- Waddlers Wave: For the rest of us
- Free Kids Dash: For those ten and younger
Organizers encourage each participant to bring at least two canned food items to the event, such as canned vegetables, fruits, and soups – all going to those in need, through the University District Food Bank. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914530/lard-butt-1k-0-62-mile-returns-to-seattle-dedicated-to-below-average-athletes/ | 2023-07-29T00:16:55 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914530/lard-butt-1k-0-62-mile-returns-to-seattle-dedicated-to-below-average-athletes/ |
WASHINGTON — Morocco made its debut for the Women's World Cup on Monday with a match against Germany. It is one of eight teams making their first appearance at the tournament.
Viewers tuning into the match broadcasts may wonder why the country's abbreviation is listed as "MAR." The reason is actually pretty simple. While most of the scoreboard acronyms, also referred to as FIFA codes, come from the first three letters of a country's name in English, there are exceptions. Morocco is one of those exceptions.
The Arab team will face South Korea on Sunday, July 30 at 12:30 ET.
Why is Morocco 'MAR'?
While the country's English name is Morocco, it's known as Maroc in French.
According to a 2018 report from Slate, even though the official languages of the country are Arabic and Tamazight, French continues to have a powerful position there as a holdover from the colonial era.
Morocco isn't the only team in the Women's World Cup with a country code that differs from that English standard.
Other abbreviations that stand out in the tournament include Spain going by "ESP and South Korea referred to as "KOR."
Morocco’s debut game at the Women’s World Cup ended in a 6-0 loss to two-time champion Germany. The margin of defeat on Monday was the biggest so far at the tournament.
The national team’s Women's World Cup appearance comes less than a year after their male counterpart’s history making feat as the first African or Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals. | https://www.wthr.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/why-morocco-womens-world-cup-abbrieviation-is-mar/507-58d4c84b-a651-4256-b453-ca47280cf615 | 2023-07-29T00:16:57 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/why-morocco-womens-world-cup-abbrieviation-is-mar/507-58d4c84b-a651-4256-b453-ca47280cf615 |
LOS ANGELES -- K-pop boy band sensation, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) took the world by storm in 2022 with their first world tour and as the headlining act at Lollapalooza. All their hard work on the road and how they got there is showcased in their new documentary, "TOMORROW X TOGETHER: Our Lost Summer."
The band talked to On The Red Carpet about their fans, or as they're called, MOAs, an acronym short for "Moments of Alwaysness" and how much their support drives them.
Member Taehyun said, "I think all of us will say in unison that MOAs are our driver for growth and the reason why we go forward, and I think the documentary was very important in that aspect, because during the pandemic, we didn't get a lot of chances to meet with our fans in person."
With one Lollapalooza headlining performance under their belt, member Beomgyu noted that for future performances, "If it's a really big stage like Lollapalooza, you never get used to it. You're always nervous going up on stage, but because we've been there once, I hope that I am more excited than nervous."
TXT traveled through eight cities, including Seoul, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco and Los Angeles. But the band didn't play favorites when it came to their favorite stop.
"I think all the cities have their own personalities and their own vibes," Hueningkai said. "Food for sure. We deliver a lot of different food and we also try to go to some of the hottest restaurants there."
Most recently, TXT collaborated with pop band, the Jonas Brothers, recently releasing the hit "Do It Like That."
"I was just starstruck," said Taehyun.
"They worked really hard together with us. For example, they would find TikTok references and ask us if we should do this. And they really worked hard on the music video as well. They were being very nice and gentle with us, so I was very happy to have the chance to work with them," said Soobin.
"TOMORROW X TOGETHER: Our Lost Summer" is streaming now on Disney+.
The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of Disney+ and this ABC station. | https://6abc.com/tomorrow-x-together-k-pop-documentary-boy-band/13565444/ | 2023-07-29T00:17:08 | 0 | https://6abc.com/tomorrow-x-together-k-pop-documentary-boy-band/13565444/ |
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
Jul 28, 2023, 2:21 PM
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida on Friday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize the governor’s takeover of Disney World’s governing district.
The judge in state court in Orlando denied Disney’s motion in the lawsuit that says the company wrongly stripped appointees of powers over design and construction at Disney World when it made agreements with predecessors, who were supporters.
The case is one of two lawsuits stemming from the takeover, which was retaliation for the company’s public opposition to the so-called Don’t Say Gay legislation championed by DeSantis and Republican lawmakers. In the other lawsuit, in federal court in Tallahassee, Disney says DeSantis violated the company’s free speech rights.
The governor has touted his yearlong feud with Disney in his run for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, often accusing the entertainment giant of being too “woke.” Disney has accused the governor of violating its First Amendment rights.
Attorneys for Disney had argued that any decision in state court would be moot since the Republican-controlled Legislature already has passed a law voiding agreements that the company made with a prior governing board made up of Disney supporters that gave design and construction powers to the company.
The entertainment giant had asked that the state court case be put on hold if it’s not dismissed until the federal lawsuit in Tallahassee was resolved since they covered the same ground and that lawsuit was filed first.
In that case, Disney sued DeSantis and his appointees to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District in an effort to stop the takeover, saying the governor was violating the company’s free speech and “weaponizing the power of government to punish private business.”
DeSantis wasn’t a party in the state court lawsuit.
The fight between DeSantis and Disney began last year after the company, facing significant pressure internally and externally, publicly opposed a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, a policy critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”
As punishment, DeSantis took over the district through legislation passed by Florida lawmakers and appointed a new board of supervisors to oversee municipal services for the sprawling theme parks and hotels. But before the new board came in, the company made agreements with previous oversight board members who were Disney supporters that stripped the new supervisors of their authority over design and construction.
In response, DeSantis and Florida lawmakers passed the legislation that repealed those agreements.
Disney announced in May that it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development. Disney had planned to build the campus about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from the giant Walt Disney World theme park resort.
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Follow Mike Schneider on Twitter at @MikeSchneiderAP | https://mynorthwest.com/3914534/judge-refuses-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-disneys-efforts-to-neutralize-governing-district-takeover/ | 2023-07-29T00:17:10 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914534/judge-refuses-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-disneys-efforts-to-neutralize-governing-district-takeover/ |
2 years after a woman and her dog were slain in an Atlanta park, police renew calls for public help
Jul 28, 2023, 2:38 PM
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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police renewed calls Friday for the public’s help to try to solve the gruesome stabbing death of a woman who was walking her dog at a popular park two years ago, a killing that stoked fear across the city.
Katherine Janness, 40, was found just inside an entrance to Piedmont Park around 1 a.m. on July 28, 2021. She had been stabbed multiple times, and her dog, Bowie, was found nearby also stabbed to death.
Police still do not have a suspect.
“You may not have even been in the park that night, but if you’ve heard or saw anything that seems suspicious or just off, please notify us,” Lt. Germain Dearlove said at a news conference. “We will check and confirm every tip. Nothing is too small.”
Police have cast a wide net in the investigation, including looking at the victim’s background, he said. They have conducted numerous interviews but can’t say whether the killer knew Janness.
“It seems senseless to me,” Dearlove said of the slaying.
Janness, known as Katie, was a bartender at a restaurant near the park where she died, friends and relatives have said. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914540/2-years-after-a-woman-and-her-dog-were-slain-in-an-atlanta-park-police-renew-calls-for-public-help/ | 2023-07-29T00:17:25 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914540/2-years-after-a-woman-and-her-dog-were-slain-in-an-atlanta-park-police-renew-calls-for-public-help/ |
Defense presses case that mental illness spurred Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Jul 28, 2023, 2:45 PM
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal trial for the man who fatally shot 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue approached its conclusion Friday as the defense, trying to persuade a jury to spare his life, pressed its case that mental illness spurred the nation’s deadliest antisemitic attack.
Robert Bowers, a 50 year-old truck driver from suburban Baldwin, was convicted in June on 63 criminal counts for the 2018 massacre at Tree of Life synagogue. The jury has been hearing testimony in the penalty phase of the trial and will decide whether Bowers will receive the death penalty or life in prison without parole.
Prosecutors have presented evidence that Bowers was motivated by his hatred of Jewish people when he opened fire at the synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018, killing members of three congregations gathered for Sabbath worship and study. The defense argues Bowers has schizophrenia and acted out of a delusional belief that Jews were participating in a genocide of white people.
On Friday, a defense psychiatrist who met with Bowers 10 times for nearly 40 hours said Bowers saw himself as a soldier of God in a war in which Satan was trying to use Jewish people to bring about the end of the world. Dr. George Corvin, of Raleigh, N.C., said it was a delusion brought on by psychosis.
Corvin said Bowers continues to express delusional beliefs about Jews — “disgustingly so” — and that he is incapable of remorse. He said Bowers should be on anti-psychotic medication.
Bowers “has a belief that we’re at the end of a war that’s been going on for thousands of years,” Corvin testified. “He still envisions what he did as an unfortunate act of violence at the direction of God — that it will save lives. He believes he’s a tool for God. I know it sounds absurd. It’s psychotic.”
Corvin continued: “This is the result of a mental illness.”
Corvin was one of several defense experts who diagnosed Bowers with schizophrenia, a serious brain disorder whose symptoms include delusions and hallucinations. A neurologist testifying for the prosecution disputed that Bowers has schizophrenia, saying Bowers has a personality disorder but is not delusional, and that mental illness did not appear to play a role in the attack. Prosecutors have noted Bowers spent six months planning the shooting.
Also testifying Friday were Bowers’ aunt and uncle.
The uncle, Clyde Munger, said he visited with Bowers in prison because “he is my nephew and I love him.” He said he prays for Bowers every morning.
The aunt, Patricia Fine, was expected to the final defense witness. She said Bowers had a difficult childhood from infancy, describing the house where he lived as unsafe. She said he was a sad child and that she “was convinced” he would take his own life. A defense expert previously described Bowers’ early life as deeply unstable and said he attempted suicide several times in his teens.
Fine’s testimony was scheduled to resume Monday, with closing arguments and jury deliberations expected to follow. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914542/defense-presses-case-that-mental-illness-spurred-pittsburgh-synagogue-massacre/ | 2023-07-29T00:17:41 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914542/defense-presses-case-that-mental-illness-spurred-pittsburgh-synagogue-massacre/ |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved another over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdose on Friday.
RiVive, made by Harm Reduction Therapeutics, is the second nonprescription naloxone product the FDA has approved. But unlike other opioid overdose products, the 3 milligram treatment will be available for free or low cost, and its sales will bring no profit to its manufacturer.
"We are grateful that FDA granted RiVive approval so we can now achieve what most thought impossible and no other company has: broad delivery of a lower-cost nasal naloxone product without a prescription to save lives that could otherwise be lost to opioid overdose," said Dr. Michael Hufford, co-founder and chief executive officer of Harm Reduction Therapeutics, Inc.
Naloxone products are the standard treatment for rapidly reversing effects of an opioid overdose — a persistent public health issue in the U.S.
In 2020, nearly 75% of drug overdose deaths involved an opioid, according to CDC data. These types of overdose deaths have increased by more than eight times since 1999, and in the past decade, increases have been significantly linked to synthetic opioids mixed with illicitly manufactured fentanyl.
Because of these increased numbers and risks, the FDA has taken multiple steps to support harm reduction practices, like its work in advancing overdose reversal drugs.
In March, the FDA approved the first over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, Narcan, and in May, it approved the first nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray, Opvee. Nalmefene is an opioid receptor antagonist that possesses a longer duration of action than naloxone at the same dose, according to the National Institutes of Health. It requires a prescription, however, and is intended for use in health care and community settings.
The newly approved RiVive, according to Harm Reduction Therapeutics, will be available by early 2024, primarily to harm reduction organizations and state governments. But the nonprofit pharmaceutical company said it's looking for additional funding partners to make RiVive even more accessible.
The nonprofit said it's focused on supplying the cheaper option to communities who need it most, and to start, at least 200,000 doses — which is 10% of its projected first year of product production — will be available for free.
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The work of a renowned Harvard University professor who researches dishonesty has been under fire since she was accused of fabricating data in at least four academic papers.
The allegations against Francesca Gino, who has also co-written dozens of other papers published in top peer-reviewed journals, have been detailed in recent reports, raising fears in academia that the alleged data tampering may involve a larger body of scholarship.
Two of the articles were retracted earlier this month from the journal that published them and a third is slated to be retracted in September. The fourth, a study about discouraging dishonesty, was retracted in 2021.
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Gino, a leading behavioral scientist whose research primarily examines the psychology of workplace decision-making and has often focused on honesty, has been a professor of business administration at Harvard since 2014. She has written books including the 2018 “Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and Life” and provided speaking and consulting services to powerful corporations. Her work has been featured by many media outlets, including The Boston Globe.
Gino is on administrative leave, according to her Harvard faculty webpage, which no longer mentions the title she held as the Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration. No explanation was given.
The annual Oslo Business Forum in Norway — whose lineup of conference speakers this fall includes business magnate Richard Branson and activist Malala Yousafzai — removed Gino from its agenda in June, citing the fraud allegations.
Gino did not respond to questions about the allegations in an email to the Globe, instead referring to a LinkedIn statement. In the post, Gino responded to “recent reports concerning my work.”
“As I continue to evaluate these allegations and assess my options, I am limited into what I can say publicly,” she wrote. “I want to assure you that I take them seriously and they will be addressed.”
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Harvard Business School declined to comment.
Michael Kalichman, a University of California, San Diego professor emeritus and founding director of its Research Ethics Program, cautioned that it’s not yet clear who was responsible for the data issues.
“I’m not prepared — and I don’t think anybody should be prepared — to say that Francesca Gino has fabricated data. What we know so far is that some of the data that came out of her research group has raised questions and can’t be trusted,” Kalichman said. “But where the fault lies is not yet known.”
Kalichman said researchers have incentive to cut corners, driven by a pervasive “publish or perish” mentality in academia that sees success as a measure of how many papers they get published. That pressure can lead some to overlook their errors or even rationalize wrongdoing, he said.
Ivan Oransky, co-founder of the blog Retraction Watch, said retractions are “quite routine” and there are thousands a year.
Getting work published sets in motion a critical snowball effect, he said, positioning scholars to receive desirable professional opportunities: jobs, promotions, grants, and speaking engagements.
“It’s actually, frankly, surprising that more people don’t fudge data,” Oransky said.
High-profile cases involving accusations of academic fraud are nothing new.
In 2011, Diederik Stapel, a prominent Dutch social psychologist, was accused of research fraud and has had more than 50 articles retracted — a watershed case that spurred academics to take action against issues of misconduct, replication, and reproducibility. Earlier this month, neuroscientist and president of Stanford University Marc Tessier-Lavigne resigned after an external review found manipulated data in several of his studies, though it did not find evidence that he had tampered with the data himself.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education reported in June about concerns surrounding an influential 2012 paper about honesty authored by Gino and four other researchers. The paper found that signing an honesty pledge at the beginning of a written form rather than at the end reduced dishonest behavior.
Harvard notified Max H. Bazerman, one of the paper’s other authors, that month that it believed one of the experiments involved had used fraudulent data, Bazerman told The Chronicle. The university said an internal analysis concluded that someone had added and changed data in the study, the article reported.
Bazerman, a Harvard Business School professor, told The Chronicle that he took no part in the alleged fabrication.
A day after The Chronicle’s report, three behavioral scientists posted on their investigative research blog, Data Colada, that data in that same study had been manipulated to help produce desirable results.
That blog post on Data Colada, which is run by Uri Simonsohn, Leif Nelson, and Joseph Simmons, professors at Esade Business School in Spain, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively, was the first of four focusing on four papers co-written by Gino alleged to contain fraudulent data.
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Last month’s reports of academic fraud added the latest layer of controversy to the 2012 paper. Researchers including the paper’s original authors failed to replicate its findings in 2020, and a year later, Data Colada alleged to have uncovered evidence of fraud in another one of the paper’s experiments, which used data provided by a vehicle insurance company.
In September 2021, the paper was retracted from the journal that published it — the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
On Friday, NPR reported that the insurance company that provided data for the 2012 study said its own review found that the data had been “manipulated inappropriately” after it was handed over and before the paper was published. Gino’s co-author and Duke University professor Dan Ariely, who acquired that data, according to the NPR report, denied falsifying it.
“To be explicitly clear, I have never manipulated or misrepresented data in any of my work and have never knowingly participated in any project where the data or conclusions were manipulated or mispresented,” Ariely said Friday in a statement to the Globe.
Concerns about Gino’s scholarship grew as Data Colada’s writers continued publishing their four-part series.
Their second and third posts alleged data fabrication in two papers Gino worked on that were published in the journal Psychological Science: a 2015 study finding that experiencing inauthenticity leads people to feel more “immoral and impure” and a 2014 article entitled, “Evil Genius? How Dishonesty Can Lead to Greater Creativity.”
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Patricia J. Bauer, editor in chief of Psychological Science, said earlier this month that the journal retracted both articles on July 6 after Harvard Business School told her an investigation by an independent forensic firm had “revealed discrepancies” between the published data and original data.
In the final post of their blog series, Data Colada’s professors reported evidence of data tampering in a 2020 article about how specific mindsets affect people’s feelings about networking co-authored by Gino and published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Rose Sokol, the publisher of journals and books at the American Psychological Association, wrote in an emailed statement that a retraction of the 2020 article is “slated to be published in the September issue” of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
“At this time, we believe this to be an isolated incident,” Sokol wrote. “However, we continue to be in touch with the institution and if we have reason to consider retracting other articles, we will take appropriate steps.”
Oransky, of Retraction Watch, lauded Data Colada’s authors for their efforts to uncover research fraud, adding that “established players” in academia historically have neglected to and even actively fought against such initiatives.
“The world needs to pay more attention to, and frankly appreciate more, the sleuths,” he said, “who are really doing the work to clean up science.”
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Variety revises article on former CNN chief Jeff Zucker that was sharply criticized
Jul 28, 2023, 2:48 PM
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NEW YORK (AP) — The entertainment publication Variety, under fire this week for an article it published about former CNN chief Jeff Zucker’s interest in his old employer, revised the piece on Friday to reflect some of the complaints about it.
None of its changes affected what was written about Zucker, however. He has called for the story to be retracted.
The fired him in early 2021. Licht’s unsuccessful run atop the struggling news network ended with his firing in May.
The dispute also points to the dangers inherent in the use of confidential sources by journalists. There are at least a dozen claims made in the story that Variety did not attribute to a named source that were denied on the record, either in the story or after publication, leaving it up to readers to decide who to believe.
“There used to be a time when Variety held its content and its reporters to a high standard of truth and facts in journalism, but those days are clearly over,” said Risa Heller, a spokeswoman for Zucker. “It is stunning to read a piece that is so patently and aggressively false. On numerous occasions, we made it clear to the reporter and her editors that they were planning to publish countless anecdotes and alleged incidents that never happened. They did so anyway. The piece is a total joke.”
Variety’s co-editor-in-chiefs, Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh, said in a statement Friday that they have been carefully following the conversation about the story.
“The story was heavily vetted and deeply sourced,” they said. “Everyone included in the story was asked to comment and given the chance to respond. We stand by our reporting and our award-winning reporter.”
The piece is also critical of two reporters who have covered CNN, Tim Alberta of The Atlantic and Dylan Byers of Puck. Both of those news organizations complained of inaccuracies and, in the changes made on Friday, Variety added their specific denials.
Zucker’s team hasn’t sought to hide ill feelings toward Licht, but strongly denied he has tried to buy CNN.
The story begins with an anecdote about Zucker, “with tears in his eyes,” approaching David Zaslav in Miami Beach in March. Zaslav is CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, current owners of CNN, and Variety said Zucker complained that Licht was unfairly maligning him in the press. Zaslav wanted to know if Zucker was trying to assemble investors to buy CNN.
Byers, writing for Puck, said “multiple sources” said no such run-in at the Faena Hotel ever took place and Zucker’s spokeswoman said that anecdote wasn’t checked with them.
The story outlines several specific efforts made by Zucker, or on his behalf, to convince investors to join him in buying CNN. The story includes his denials: “Any allegation or insinuation that Jeff has made any effort to purchase CNN is unequivocally false,” Heller said. Zucker is now head of a private equity firm, RedBird IMI.
At one point, Variety also floated the theory that a secret group of investors was using Zucker’s name without his knowledge to approach Warner Bros. Discovery about buying CNN.
In a June 4 article, The New York Times reported that Zucker was not in talks to buy CNN, although “he has told some associates he would be interested in acquiring the network” if it came up for sale one day, the newspaper said.
The Variety article “struck me as utterly implausible and sophomoric,” Byers wrote for Puck this week.
Variety’s piece called Byers “a former Zucker disciple at CNN who, by his own admission, wrote about Licht incessantly and even took a victory lap after his exit.” The piece described Byers as a writer of “Zucker fan fiction” and criticized him for a conflict of interest in not disclosing in any of his articles that Zucker once had discussions about funding Puck, an online subscription news service.
In its revision on Friday, Variety quoted Puck’s co-founder, Jon Kelly, saying the discussions with RedBird were not disclosed by Byers because “Dylan was intentionally unaware of them.”
For The Atlantic, Alberta wrote a widely-read story that seen by many as being instrumental in Licht’s dismissal by Zaslav. Variety was critical of Alberta, and accused the reporter of using material in his story that he had agreed to keep off the record — a serious charge of malfeasance against a journalist.
As with Byers, Variety didn’t change what it had written about Alberta. But it added a paragraph to its story using some of what Alberta had written on social media, including a denial that he had used off-the-record material, and disputing Variety’s claim of how many times he had met with Licht while reporting the story.
The story was reposted on Variety’s home page. The only indication that it had been changed was a note at its end: “This story was updated on July 28 to reflect new statements from Kelly and Alberta.” | https://mynorthwest.com/3914545/variety-revises-article-on-former-cnn-chief-jeff-zucker-that-was-sharply-criticized/ | 2023-07-29T00:17:56 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914545/variety-revises-article-on-former-cnn-chief-jeff-zucker-that-was-sharply-criticized/ |
Emotions are expected to run high next week when Lori Vallow Daybell is sentenced for the deaths of two of her children and her fifth husband’s previous wife.
Lori faces up to life in prison when she is sentenced on July 31.
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Back in May, the so-called "Doomsday Cult Mom" was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 9-year-old JJ Vallow, and for conspiring to kill Tammy Daybell.
She was also found guilty of grand theft. The childrens' bodies were found buried on Chad Daybell's Fremont County, Idaho property in 2020. Prior to trial, Lori's case was severed from Chad's. Chad is expected to go on trial on April 1, 2024.
Last month, Fremont County District Judge Steven Boyce ruled that only immediate family members of the victims would be permitted to speak at the sentencing hearing.
Expected to speak
The following family members are expected to speak on behalf of the victims:
-Colby Ryan, who is Lori’s oldest son and Tylee and JJ’s older brother.
-Kay Woodcock, who is JJ’s grandmother and JJ’s designated representative.
-Summer Shiflet, who is Lori’s sister and Tylee’s designated representative.
-Samantha Gwilliam, who is Tammy’s sister.
Other loved ones expressed interest in speaking on behalf of the victims, but Judge Boyce decided not to allow it because they were not immediate family members.
Tammy’s aunt, Vicki Hoban, was granted special permission to speak because Tammy’s mother passed away in June, but Lori’s legal team argued that an aunt is not a victim in this context, under Idaho law, and therefore should not be permitted to speak.
A hearing on the matter is set for July 26.
Daybell may speak in court
Daybell will also have an opportunity to speak before Judge Boyce reads the sentence.
She faces 10 years to life in prison on each charge of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Daybell could also receive between 1 and 20 years in prison on a grand theft charge.
She will not be sentenced to death, as Judge Boyce took that option off the table back in March. While she awaits sentencing, Lori is being housed at the Madison County Jail. After sentencing, she’s expected to be transferred to the custody of the Idaho Department of Correction.
It is believed that she will then serve out her time at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center. Lori also faces separate charges in Arizona in connection to the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow; as well as for allegedly conspiring to kill her ex-nephew-in-law, Brandon Boudreaux.
This story was originally published by Katie McLaughlin at Court TV, which will have live coverage of Lori Vallow Daybell's sentencing on July 31.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden gave final approval Friday to the biggest reshaping in generations of the country’s Uniform Code of Military Justice, stripping commanders of their authority over cases of sexual assault, rape and murder to ensure prosecutions that are independent of the chain of command.
By signing a far-reaching executive order, Biden ushered in the most significant changes to the modern military legal system since it was created in 1950. The order follows two decades of pressure from lawmakers and advocates of sexual assault victims, who argued that victims in the military were too often denied justice, culminating in a bipartisan law mandating changes.
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The White House called the changes to the military justice system “a turning point for survivors of gender-based violence in the military” and said they kept promises Biden made as a candidate.
“It is a monumental step,” said John Kirby, a spokesperson for the National Security Council. “Any change to the Uniform Code of Military Justice is a big deal. This one is particularly important given the scourge of sexual assault and sexual harassment that the military still continues to wrestle with.”
The changes had for years been opposed by military commanders. But they were finally embraced by the Pentagon in 2021 and mandated by a law spearheaded by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. Biden signed the landmark legislation into law two days after Christmas that year.
The law set up a two-year process for the Defense Department to create a cadre of special prosecutors to handle sexual assault and a handful of other high-profile crimes. The Offices of Special Trial Counsel, as they will be called, will be staffed by experienced military prosecutors who will report to the civilian leaders of the military’s branches.
The final step needed to change the Uniform Code of Military Justice under the law was a presidential executive order. Lawmakers directed Biden to issue it by December 2023. White House officials said Biden did so Friday, five months before the deadline.
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Under the rules established by Biden’s order, commanders in the military will no longer have the authority to decide whether to pursue charges in cases of sexual abuse and a handful of other serious crimes. Instead, that decision will fall to the new, specialized lawyers, White House officials said.
The decisions by those special prosecutors will be final and binding, and cannot be overridden by military commanders.
For years, advocates of sexual assault victims in the military complained that their cases were not taken seriously and were in many cases blocked by the commanders of the service members making the accusations. Over time, complaints grew — especially among young people — about the Pentagon’s tepid response to sexual assault cases.
“We’ve heard horrific cases of women being brutally, brutally assaulted and then disbelieved and retaliated against for coming forward,” Gillibrand said in an interview. “And so we needed to create a justice system that was worthy of the sacrifice they make every day. And that’s what these reforms are.”
Members of the top military brass were for years among the chief opponents of changing the code of justice for the armed forces. But that gradually changed. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a retired Army general, endorsed the changes in 2021. Gen. Mark Milley, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, had long opposed them, but acknowledged that same year that younger enlisted troops no longer had confidence that sexual assault cases were being taken seriously by the military’s command.
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The fading of the military resistance provided the opportunity for bipartisan negotiations, eventually leading to the law in 2021 and, on Friday, Biden’s executive order.
The move to change the military justice system was also galvanized by the 2020 case of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, whose burned and mutilated body was discovered after she had tried to report instances of sexual harassment by another soldier, who the Army said killed her and later himself.
That case and others were frequently cited by Gillibrand and other female lawmakers, including former Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, who is a retired National Guard lieutenant colonel. Ernst said her own experience as a victim of sexual assault informed her views on the issue.
White House officials said the military branches had already begun hiring for the Offices of Special Trial Counsel, which they expected to be fully operational by the end of the year. But they conceded that it would take years to measure how the changes affected the culture surrounding the prosecution of sexual assault and other serious crimes in the military.
Under the executive order, the special trial counsel offices will have their authority expanded in 2025 to include cases of sexual harassment. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/07/28/nation/biden-overhauls-military-justice-code-seeking-curb-sexual-assault/ | 2023-07-29T00:17:58 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/07/28/nation/biden-overhauls-military-justice-code-seeking-curb-sexual-assault/ |
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (KGUN) — When Genell Joseph moved to Sierra Vista from Louisiana, she brought a new back-to-school tradition with her.
The owner of Ginger's Beauty Salon said she was looking to participate in a free haircut event like she had back in Louisiana, but couldn't find one.
So, she started her own.
For the last four years, Joseph, has teamed up with other barbers and hairstylists to host a free haircut event for kids in the area.
“I know how it was when I was coming up, you want to look fly your first day of school you know you want to look good and everything," Joseph said "So, that’s what made me do it. I want the kids to have a great experience going back to school.”
Joseph said this year she is partnering with Juan's Barber Shop, who will have eight of their employees cutting hair. Tracy Rivera, a barber at Juan's Barber Shop, was the first to join Joseph in her effort after hearing what she was doing. Rivera said the look on the child's face when they walk out of the event makes it all worth it.
In addition to the free haircut, food is provided to attendees while they wait. Joseph said there are activities planed throughout the day for kids and families to participate in.
This year's event is held Sunday, July 30 at the Salvation Army, from noon to 8 p.m. The last walk-in haircut is accepted at 7 p.m.
Last year, the volunteers served more than 200 kids from the community. The growth of the event is causing Joseph and her team to help those outside of Sierra Vista.
Joseph said for the first time, they will have a second event, but in Tombstone. She said a customer of hers suggested the idea because some people in Tombstone can't get to Sierra Vista, but may want to participate.
The Tombstone event is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 2.
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Alexis Ramanjulu is a reporter in Cochise County for KGUN 9. She began her journalism career reporting for the Herald/Review in Sierra Vista, which she also calls home. Share your story ideas with Alexis by emailing alexis.ramanjulu@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook. | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/cochise-county/sierra-vista-hairdressers-teaming-up-for-free-back-to-school-event-this-weekend | 2023-07-29T00:18:04 | 1 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/cochise-county/sierra-vista-hairdressers-teaming-up-for-free-back-to-school-event-this-weekend |
MARANA, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Town of Marana has created a restaurant recruitment task force in hopes of getting more sit-down restaurants to the area.
Task force officials said nearly half of all the tourists who come to Southern Arizona are here to visit family and friends. They want to tap into that tourism and give families who live here somewhere to take those visitors.
Vero Amore has been near Dove Mountain for nearly 18 years. Like many other small businesses, Vero Amore has had it's ups and downs.
"I mean, it's always hard to be in business and it's definitely interesting to how things have recovered since the COVID world we all went through," shared Vero Amore owner Josh Mussman.
Businesses like Mussman's are exactly what the town is hoping to attract more of.
"So, I think having more options for more people throughout our community," said Marana Town Manager Terry Rozema. "Because we are very spread out is what we're really working to try and accomplish."
Mussman broke down the issues his small business faces.
"We're still having issues with the supply chain, some labor issues, getting product," said Mussman. "But ultimately you've got to roll with the punches and, you know, business has been good. And the community has been very receptive and helped us along the way."
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Denelle Confair is an anchor and investigative reporter for KGUN 9. It's been her dream to tell your stories for the past decade. She is extremely curious and wants to continue to use her storytelling for the greater good. Share your story ideas and important issues with Denelle by emailing denelle.confair@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, and Twitter. | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/marana-creates-task-force-to-attract-sit-down-restaurants | 2023-07-29T00:18:10 | 0 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/marana-creates-task-force-to-attract-sit-down-restaurants |
Roller coaster with big crack has a second structural issue, inspectors say
Jul 28, 2023, 2:54 PM
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Another structural issue has been located with a large roller coaster that’s been closed for weeks since a large crack in a support column was discovered, a North Carolina agency confirmed on Friday.
A Swiss-based engineering company that designed and built the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds, which sits along the North Carolina-South Carolina border, replaced that steel support column earlier this month, news outlets reported.
But the North Carolina Department of Labor, which inspects the ride and decides whether it can operate, said in an email that the agency has now been notified of a separate “weld indication,” which “could be either a break or a crack.”
“No certificate of operation has been issued nor do we have a timeline of when the certificate of operation will be issued for the Fury 325,” department spokesperson Meredith Watson said, referring other questions to Carowinds.
In a statement released Friday, Carowinds said it was conducting a full maintenance review of the ride while test runs are performed.
“During such reviews, it is not uncommon to discover slight weld indications in various locations of a steel superstructure. It is important to note that these indications do not compromise the structural integrity or safety of the ride,” the statement reads. “Once a repair is completed, it undergoes inspection and approval before the ride is deemed operational.”
Park staff closed Fury 325 on June 30 after a visitor pointed out the sizable crack. State Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson said earlier this month that the crack had been visible for at least a week before it was shut down.
Video of the coaster, which reaches 325 feet (99 meters) in height, had showed a key support beam bending with the top visibly detached as cars with passengers barreled by. The roller coaster runs at speeds of up to 95 mph (150 kph).
The department’s Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau said it had conducted its annual inspection of Fury 325 in February and only found a few signage issues, which the park quickly corrected.
Inspections by the park, the engineering company, a third-party testing firm and the Department of Labor have been ongoing. Carowinds has said it’s changing how it inspects rides daily, including the use of drone cameras to examine areas.
While the park straddles the border between the two states, North Carolina regulators inspect Fury 325 because its nearby entrance is in North Carolina. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914549/roller-coaster-with-big-crack-has-a-second-structural-issue-inspectors-say/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:11 | 0 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914549/roller-coaster-with-big-crack-has-a-second-structural-issue-inspectors-say/ |
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Two meteor showers, the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids, are both expected to peak during the evenings of Sunday, July 30 and Monday, July 31.
They will have to compete with a bright moon that’s 95% full, but the Alpha Capricornids may still produce some scintillating fireballs that could outshine the moon.
The Delta Aquariids, also called the Southern Delta Aquariids, will favor skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere, although they will still be visible in the Northern Hemisphere (especially across the southern US) but lower on the horizon, according to EarthSky.
The best time to see the Delta Aquariids is around 2 a.m. in the regions where the shower is visible, but the full moon may make these faint meteors more difficult to see. Expect to see the Delta Aquariids mixed in with the brighter Perseid meteor shower, which has already begun but won’t peak until mid-August, according to the American Meteor Society.
If you’re unable to see the Delta Aquariids during their peak, there will be other chances because the shower lasts until August 21. Some of the meteors leave glowing gas trails that linger for a few seconds after they burn up in Earth’s upper atmosphere.
Delta Aquariids appear to come from the constellation Aquarius, visible in the southern part of the sky, while the Perseids will show up in the northern part of the sky. The Aquariids take their name from the third-brightest star in the Aquarius constellation, called Delta.
The Delta Aquariid meteor shower is created by comet 96P/Machholz. The comet, which completes an orbit around the sun every five years, was discovered by amateur astronomer Donald Machholz in 1986.
Meanwhile, the much weaker and smaller Alpha Capricornids meteor shower typically produces about five visible meteors per hour during its peak, compared with 20 Delta Aquariids meteors per hour.
However, the Alpha Capricornids make up for this small showing by creating especially bright fireballs, and they’re observable in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, according to the American Meteor Society.
Earlier this week, the shower unexpectedly produced multiple fireballs well before the peak, according to EarthSky. And fortunately, the full moon won’t obscure their light because they’re more luminous than Venus, one of the brightest objects in our night sky.
Patience is key for viewing the meteors. It can take up to 45 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark for optimal viewing. The meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, but they look the brightest against the darkest sky, which is straight up.
The best way to view meteor showers is by sitting in a reclining lawn chair or lying on your back and looking up at the sky with a wide view. No special equipment is needed, but it helps to be as far from artificial light as possible. If you live in an urban area, you might want to take a drive to avoid city lights, which can make the meteor shower seem faint.
Here are some of the other celestial events to anticipate for the rest of the year.
Meteor showers
Each of the remaining meteor showers expected to peak this year will be most visible from late evening until dawn in areas without light pollution. Here are the events’ peak dates:
● Perseids: August 12-13
● Orionids: October 20-21
● Southern Taurids: November 4-5
● Northern Taurids: November 11-12
● Leonids: November 17-18
● Geminids: December 13-14
● Ursids: December 21-22
Full moons and supermoons
While most years have 12 full moons, 2023 will have 13 of these lunar events. There will be two supermoons in August, including a blue moon, which will be the closest moon to Earth this year, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. The fourth and final supermoon in 2023 will rise on September 29.
Here are the full moons remaining in 2023, according to the Farmers’ Almanac:
● August 1: Sturgeon moon
● August 30: Blue moon
● September 29: Harvest moon
● October 28: Hunter’s moon
● November 27: Beaver moon
● December 26: Cold moon
Lunar and solar eclipses
People across North, Central and South America will be able to see an annular solar eclipse on October 14. During the solar eclipse, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth at or near its farthest point from Earth. The moon will appear smaller than the sun and encircled by a glowing halo.
To avoid damage to the eyes, viewers should wear eclipse glasses.
A partial lunar eclipse will also take place on October 28. Only part of the moon will pass into shadow as the sun, Earth and moon will not completely align. This partial eclipse will be viewable in Europe, Asia, Australia, parts of North America and much of South Africa.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Pulaski County law enforcement is getting some backup on the streets, with extra eyes in communities with help from truck drivers.
Waste Management announced on Friday a new program called “Waste Watch.”
It’s a partnership with local authorities to keep communities safe.
Drivers usually travel routes at times when neighbors are away from home or asleep and can help watch out for any suspicious activity.
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde said the consistency of these routes is an asset to public safety.
“They see our neighborhoods from the same perspective, the same kind of truck, you know, every route,” Hyde said.
If drivers see something strange, they can then contact someone at a local partner, like the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, Little Rock Police Department, or Sherwood Police Department.
About 60 drivers have already been trained, with hopes to add more. | https://www.kark.com/community/pulaski-co-waste-management-helps-to-keep-watch-over-communities/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:20 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/community/pulaski-co-waste-management-helps-to-keep-watch-over-communities/ |
The U.S. Labor Department has released new data showing that wage and salary increases for workers in the United States have slowed in recent months.
A report from the DOL on Fridayshowed that wage and salary growth slowed during the quarter from April to June. This is an indication that employers were feeling less pressure to increase pay for workers.
SEE MORE: US economy grew in 2nd quarter even as interest rates rose
As the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to try to curb inflation, the central bank said it has also been looking at the employment cost index, which is a gauge of pay.
This spring both pay and benefits rose about 1% in the second quarter, according to government data. That was down from about 1.2%, the rate of growth for the first three months of this year.
Policymakers have actually said they worry that rapidly rising wages could have a negative impact on their work to reduce inflation.
The hope from economists is that in trying to cool the economy down, gains in salaries and wages — along with price hikes — will slow, but not cause a jump in the unemployment rate.
The Labor Department said compensation cost increases for the 12-month window that ended in June of this year was at around 4.1% for construction and natural resources, along with maintenance jobs.
That same figure went up by about 5.3% for service jobs.
Lester Jones of the National Beer Wholesalers Association told the New York Times, "Labor's still a problem, the labor market's still tight out there, but firms are starting to figure out how to make do with what they have."
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BILLINGS — Troy Andersen has gone from Beaverhead High School prodigy to Montana State All-American to a promising NFL performer with the Atlanta Falcons. His legend in the Treasure State continues to grow.
But his home state continues to be a source of inspiration to Andersen, which the Falcons and Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment have highlighted in the attached video.
In it you'll hear from Andersen, his parents Scott and Nicole, Dillon coaches Rick Nordahl, Terry Thomas and Zach McRae, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen and MSU assistant Bobby Daly, and also get a unique look at Andersen's years growing up on his family's ranch and the desire and drive that have made him a standout athlete and one of the best to ever emerge from the Treasure State.
A second-round NFL draft pick in 2022, Andersen is entering his second season in the NFL with the Falcons. He appeared in all 17 games as a rookie last season, making five starts. He had 69 total tackles (40 solo) with three for loss, three quarterback hits and a forced fumble. | https://www.kbzk.com/big-sky-conference/montana-state-bobcats/montana-roots-atlanta-falcons-lb-troy-andersen-reflects-on-treasure-state-pedigree | 2023-07-29T00:18:24 | 1 | https://www.kbzk.com/big-sky-conference/montana-state-bobcats/montana-roots-atlanta-falcons-lb-troy-andersen-reflects-on-treasure-state-pedigree |
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A West Fork police officer has been arrested and faces a charge of negligent homicide after a man died following a tasing incident at a traffic stop on December 29.
Christopher David Cordeiro, 34, of Prairie Grove, was arrested Thursday for negligent homicide, a Class A misdemeanor. Cordeiro was booked at 5:12 p.m. and released from the Washington County jail at 5:38 p.m. on a $5,000 bond.
According to an affidavit, Cordeiro was conducting a traffic stop on Dec. 29, 2022, for someone driving on a suspended license.
When Cordeiro opened the vehicle door and made contact with them, they were eating pasta out of a can. The victim explained that they were diabetic, that their blood sugar was low, and that they needed to finish their food.
Cordeiro reportedly told the victim multiple times to get out of the car, but they refused.
The affidavit says that Cordeiro then physically removed the victim, warning that he would use his Taser if they didn’t comply.
The victim then told the officer that they had a heart condition. The officer tased them when they didn’t put their hands behind their back, according to the affidavit.
The affidavit says the victim continued to not put their hands behind their back and was tased multiple times.
Cordeiro called for backup and the victim claimed that they couldn’t breathe.
The affidavit says that the last thing the suspect could be heard saying was that he was dying.
When backup arrived, the victim was face-down in a ditch. Their arms were restrained by Cordeiro, and his knee was on the victim’s upper back.
The victim was unresponsive and one of the backup officers checked for a pulse and found none.
The officers reportedly attempted lifesaving measures before paramedics arrived. He was pronounced dead.
An autopsy was performed and the medical examiner determined that a combination of heart disease and methamphetamine intoxication, along with physical exertion, struggle and restraint were all contributing factors to the victim’s death.
The medical examiner also stated that the victim had injuries consistent with the use of a Taser, which the examiner believes also played a role in the victim’s death.
A review of the Taser shows that it was deployed nine times; seven times for a total of five seconds each, one time for six seconds and one time for two seconds. | https://www.kark.com/crime/west-fork-police-officer-arrested-faces-negligent-homicide-charge-after-tasing-incident/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:26 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/crime/west-fork-police-officer-arrested-faces-negligent-homicide-charge-after-tasing-incident/ |
Donald Trump appeals judge’s decision to keep hush-money case in New York state court
Jul 28, 2023, 3:07 PM
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump asked a federal appeals court Friday to reverse a federal judge’s decision to keep his hush-money criminal case in a New York state court that the former president claims is “very unfair” to him.
Trump’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan after U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein last week rejected his bid to move the case to federal court, where his lawyers were primed to argue he was immune from prosecution.
U.S. law allows criminal prosecutions to be moved from state to federal court if they involve actions taken by federal government officials as part of their official duties, but Hellerstein ruled that the hush-money case involved a personal matter, not presidential duties.
Trump’s appeal notice came at the end of another busy week of legal action for the twice-indicted Republican as he seeks a return to the White House in next year’s election. On Thursday, he was indicted on new criminal charges in a separate case in federal court in Florida involving allegations that he illegally hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
The Manhattan district attorney’s office, which is prosecuting the hush-money case and fought to keep it in state court, declined to comment on Trump’s appeal.
Trump pleaded not guilty April 4 in state court to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to hide reimbursements made to his longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen for his role in paying $130,000 to the porn actor Stormy Daniels, who claims she had an extramarital sexual encounter with Trump years earlier.
Cohen also arranged for the National Enquirer to pay Playboy model Karen McDougal $150,000 for the rights to her story about an alleged affair, which the supermarket tabloid then squelched in a dubious journalism practice known as “catch-and-kill.”
Trump denied having sexual encounters with either woman. His lawyers argue the payments to Cohen were legitimate legal expenses and not part of any cover-up.
He is scheduled to stand trial in state court on March 25, 2024. In the meantime, his lawyers have asked the state court judge presiding over the case, Juan Manuel Merchan, to step aside, arguing that he’s biased in part because his daughter does political consulting work for some of Trump’s Democratic rivals. Trump has referred to Merchan as “a Trump-hating judge” with a family full of “Trump haters.” The judge has yet to rule on the request.
In seeking to try the hush-money case tried in federal court, Trump’s lawyers have argued that some of his alleged conduct amounted to official presidential duties because it occurred in 2017 while he was president, including checks he purportedly wrote while sitting in the Oval Office.
Moving the case from state court to federal court would have significant legal and practical consequences for Trump. In federal court, for example, his lawyers could then try to get the charges dismissed on the grounds that federal officials have immunity from prosecution over actions taken as part of their official job duties.
A shift to federal court would also mean a more politically diverse jury pool — drawing not only from heavily Democratic Manhattan, where Trump is wildly unpopular, but also from suburban counties north of the city where he has more political support. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914552/donald-trump-appeals-judges-decision-to-keep-hush-money-case-in-new-york-state-court/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:27 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914552/donald-trump-appeals-judges-decision-to-keep-hush-money-case-in-new-york-state-court/ |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved another over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdose on Friday.
RiVive, made by Harm Reduction Therapeutics, is the second nonprescription naloxone product the FDA has approved. But unlike other opioid overdose products, the 3 milligram treatment will be available for free or low cost, and its sales will bring no profit to its manufacturer.
"We are grateful that FDA granted RiVive approval so we can now achieve what most thought impossible and no other company has: broad delivery of a lower-cost nasal naloxone product without a prescription to save lives that could otherwise be lost to opioid overdose," said Dr. Michael Hufford, co-founder and chief executive officer of Harm Reduction Therapeutics, Inc.
Naloxone products are the standard treatment for rapidly reversing effects of an opioid overdose — a persistent public health issue in the U.S.
In 2020, nearly 75% of drug overdose deaths involved an opioid, according to CDC data. These types of overdose deaths have increased by more than eight times since 1999, and in the past decade, increases have been significantly linked to synthetic opioids mixed with illicitly manufactured fentanyl.
Because of these increased numbers and risks, the FDA has taken multiple steps to support harm reduction practices, like its work in advancing overdose reversal drugs.
In March, the FDA approved the first over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray, Narcan, and in May, it approved the first nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray, Opvee. Nalmefene is an opioid receptor antagonist that possesses a longer duration of action than naloxone at the same dose, according to the National Institutes of Health. It requires a prescription, however, and is intended for use in health care and community settings.
The newly approved RiVive, according to Harm Reduction Therapeutics, will be available by early 2024, primarily to harm reduction organizations and state governments. But the nonprofit pharmaceutical company said it's looking for additional funding partners to make RiVive even more accessible.
The nonprofit said it's focused on supplying the cheaper option to communities who need it most, and to start, at least 200,000 doses — which is 10% of its projected first year of product production — will be available for free.
SEE MORE: White House announces plan to fight fentanyl laced with xylazine
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Delta Waterfowl Second Annual Duck Hunters Expo happening this weekend at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.
July 28 to 30 has been officially proclaimed as “Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Weekend” in Little Rock by Mayor Frank Scott Jr.
The event opens its doors to welcome waterfowlers to its 80,000 square feet of exhibit space and vendors from across the country.
“We love to get to connect with all the people here and talk about duck hunting,” Matthew Kelley of Blackwater Outfitters said. “Everyone does what they love.”
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning to officially kick off the event.
The expo will continue Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/delta-waterfowl-duck-hunters-weekend-kicks-off/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:32 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/delta-waterfowl-duck-hunters-weekend-kicks-off/ |
Emotions are expected to run high next week when Lori Vallow Daybell is sentenced for the deaths of two of her children and her fifth husband’s previous wife.
Lori faces up to life in prison when she is sentenced on July 31.
SEE MORE: Scripps News finds red flags in review of child fentanyl overdoses
Back in May, the so-called "Doomsday Cult Mom" was convicted of first-degree murder in the deaths of 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 9-year-old JJ Vallow, and for conspiring to kill Tammy Daybell.
She was also found guilty of grand theft. The childrens' bodies were found buried on Chad Daybell's Fremont County, Idaho property in 2020. Prior to trial, Lori's case was severed from Chad's. Chad is expected to go on trial on April 1, 2024.
Last month, Fremont County District Judge Steven Boyce ruled that only immediate family members of the victims would be permitted to speak at the sentencing hearing.
Expected to speak
The following family members are expected to speak on behalf of the victims:
-Colby Ryan, who is Lori’s oldest son and Tylee and JJ’s older brother.
-Kay Woodcock, who is JJ’s grandmother and JJ’s designated representative.
-Summer Shiflet, who is Lori’s sister and Tylee’s designated representative.
-Samantha Gwilliam, who is Tammy’s sister.
Other loved ones expressed interest in speaking on behalf of the victims, but Judge Boyce decided not to allow it because they were not immediate family members.
Tammy’s aunt, Vicki Hoban, was granted special permission to speak because Tammy’s mother passed away in June, but Lori’s legal team argued that an aunt is not a victim in this context, under Idaho law, and therefore should not be permitted to speak.
A hearing on the matter is set for July 26.
Daybell may speak in court
Daybell will also have an opportunity to speak before Judge Boyce reads the sentence.
She faces 10 years to life in prison on each charge of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Daybell could also receive between 1 and 20 years in prison on a grand theft charge.
She will not be sentenced to death, as Judge Boyce took that option off the table back in March. While she awaits sentencing, Lori is being housed at the Madison County Jail. After sentencing, she’s expected to be transferred to the custody of the Idaho Department of Correction.
It is believed that she will then serve out her time at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center. Lori also faces separate charges in Arizona in connection to the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow; as well as for allegedly conspiring to kill her ex-nephew-in-law, Brandon Boudreaux.
This story was originally published by Katie McLaughlin at Court TV, which will have live coverage of Lori Vallow Daybell's sentencing on July 31.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | https://www.kbzk.com/lori-vallow-daybell-sentencing-here-s-what-to-expect | 2023-07-29T00:18:37 | 1 | https://www.kbzk.com/lori-vallow-daybell-sentencing-here-s-what-to-expect |
(The Hill) – President Biden on Friday made his first public remarks about his 4-year-old grandchild Navy, the daughter of his son Hunter Biden, after silence from the White House over the young girl amid legal disputes between her parents.
Biden said, in a statement exclusively provided to People, that his son and Lunden Roberts, the mother, are working to provide a life for her.
“Our son Hunter and Navy’s mother, Lunden, are working together to foster a relationship that is in the best interests of their daughter, preserving her privacy as much as possible going forward,” the president said. “This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter. Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.”
The New York Times earlier this month published a piece about the child, writing that she’s never met Hunter Biden or her grandfather. After that was published, the White House dealt with questions in the briefing room from reporters asking whether Biden accepted Hunter Biden’s daughter in Arkansas as his granddaughter.
Roberts, who is in Arkansas, filed a paternity suit against Hunter Biden in May 2019, and the younger Biden appeared in court this May. In June, he reached a settlement in his child support case after he was ordered to sit for a deposition under oath to answer questions about his finances.
An anonymous source told People that the president and first lady Jill Biden have been “giving Hunter and Lunden the space and time to figure things out” and have been “following Hunter’s lead” throughout the legal proceedings involving the young girl.
Hunter Biden’s personal and legal troubles have been increasingly in the spotlight lately. He appeared in a Delaware court Wednesday, where his plea deal on federal tax and gun charges was put on hold by a judge who questioned the scope of the agreement. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/biden-offers-first-statement-on-hunters-4-year-old-daughter/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:38 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/biden-offers-first-statement-on-hunters-4-year-old-daughter/ |
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Jul 28, 2023, 3:23 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Chris Sununu, R-N.H.; Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y.; actor Matthew McConaughey.
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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.; former Texas Rep. Will Hurd, a Republican presidential candidate.
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CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Republican presidential candidates; Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
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CNN’s “State of the Union” — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican presidential candidates; Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.
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“Fox News Sunday” — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican presidential candidate; Reps. Adam Smith, D-Wash., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C.; Alina Habba, a lawyer for Donald Trump. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914555/guest-lineups-for-the-sunday-news-shows-112/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:42 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914555/guest-lineups-for-the-sunday-news-shows-112/ |
HELENA — In recent years, Montanans have been inundated with political ads – and that could be on track to continue into 2024.
With almost a year still to go before the first votes are cast in the race for Montana’s U.S. Senate seat, the first candidate ads are already going onto the airwaves. On Friday, Gallatin County businessman Tim Sheehy – a prominent Republican candidate challenging incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester – announced his first statewide advertising campaign.
The ad is largely biographical, describing Sheehy and his wife’s military service in Afghanistan, as well as his businesses Bridger Aerospace and Little Belt Cattle Company. In it, Sheehy describes himself as a “conservative leader.”
A source familiar with Sheehy’s ad buy told MTN it totaled about $200,000, and covers broadcast television, cable and satellite and digital advertising.
Montana’s U.S. Senate races have been some of the most hotly contested and closely watched in the country in recent election cycles. In 2018, more than $63 million were spent by candidates and outside groups in the race between Tester and Republican nominee and future U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale. Two years later, more than $150 million was spent in the 2020 campaign, when incumbent Republican Sen. Steve Daines defeated Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock.
In 2024, the campaign for Tester’s seat is again expected to be a key race for determining control of the U.S. Senate.
More details about early campaign spending will be available in October, when federal candidates file their financial reports for the third quarter of the year – July, August and September.
These may not be the last candidates to get into the Senate race – and there’s still plenty of time for candidates to get their message out to Montana voters. We are still more than ten months away from the 2024 primary next June, and the November general election is 15 months away. | https://www.kbzk.com/news/political-ad-season-returns-to-montana | 2023-07-29T00:18:43 | 0 | https://www.kbzk.com/news/political-ad-season-returns-to-montana |
DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Many across social media feel confused about Twitter rebranding its iconic bird logo to a simple “X” symbol. At his Albany, New York-area studio on Thursday, the artist behind the original logo talked about its creation and leaving the brand behind.
Phil Pascuzzo is hard at work in his quiet suburban home in Delmar, mainly designing the inviting covers that tempt you to pick up a good book. You’d never guess he’s the designer of the world-famous Twitter bird icon.
“It’s so interesting. Most people have no idea,” laughed Pascuzzo. “It’s kind of like how Milton Glaser created the ‘I love New York’ logo, but when you see the I ‘heart’ NY, it doesn’t feel like anybody did it. It’s just there.”
Pascuzzo has run Pepco Studio, his independent freelance design studio, for the last 20 years, but he said that his first graphic design job out of college was where he met Biz Stone, one of the three Twitter co-founders. “We were both junior designers, so we were lowest on the rank, but he would just after every subway ride have all these wild ideas and we would just talk about them,” Pascuzzo recollected with NEWS10’s Mikhaela Singleton. “I would do these little doodles on Post-it notes, and he just liked my drawings.”
He said that Stone approached him around 2005 looking for a unique bird-themed design. The iStock image by Simon Oxley that was used when Twitter first launched couldn’t be its official logo, as that would violate iStock’s terms of service.
“I started sketching different birds. We knew we were going with blue, which — it’s great for like, feeling optimistic, feels like the future, blue skies,” Pascuzzo explained. “[Stone] had a rough idea, but he really left it to me to get creative with. He’s got a great sense of humor so he had all these ideas for little things he wanted the bird to be doing.”
Pascuzzo said that first bird design took about 30 minutes and a chat between friends, landing him $500 for the work. “I was in an apartment in Arbor Hill at the time and thought, $500 will make rent so yeah let’s do it,” he said. “Twitter wasn’t some huge thing like it is now that everybody is on.”
For years, he continued creating many marketing items that helped Twitter take flight. Shifting the bird’s design to a silhouette, Pascuzzo then sold the design to the studio outright in 2010, when it took shape in the most recent version used from 2012 to 2023. He added that he did reapproach his friend and the company to renegotiate pay for the logo design when Twitter truly took off.
“When I realized the weight of what this icon had become, I went back with an intellectual property lawyer, and it was extremely cordial,” Pascuzzo said. “It didn’t give me anything close to Elon Musk money, but it was a down payment on a house.”
On the topic of Musk and the many changes since his takeover of the social media giant in October, Pascuzzo said the news to clip the bird’s wings for a simple “X” symbol came as a surprise. “I was like, ‘What?’ What is this white — because it’s just a Unicode symbol,” he said. “It’s not even a logo. Nobody even designed it.”
After 20 years in the business, he said that he’s learned not to get too attached to any creation, so he’s not sad to see the bird go. But he worries that Musk’s future for Twitter leaves behind much of what made the platform unique.
“He seems obsessed with the ‘X.’ I mean you look at his child with Grimes — X Æ A-Xii — he loves X. It’s everywhere. So in his world, it may make sense, but I think, in the Twitter world, it doesn’t really make much sense,” Pascuzzo concluded. “I feel he threw away a lot of brand equity. The name, the color, the language — it’s so ubiquitous. It’s part of our lexicon.” | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/original-designer-behind-twitter-bird-icon-talks-the-x-rebrand/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:44 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/original-designer-behind-twitter-bird-icon-talks-the-x-rebrand/ |
The U.S. Labor Department has released new data showing that wage and salary increases for workers in the United States have slowed in recent months.
A report from the DOL on Fridayshowed that wage and salary growth slowed during the quarter from April to June. This is an indication that employers were feeling less pressure to increase pay for workers.
SEE MORE: US economy grew in 2nd quarter even as interest rates rose
As the Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to try to curb inflation, the central bank said it has also been looking at the employment cost index, which is a gauge of pay.
This spring both pay and benefits rose about 1% in the second quarter, according to government data. That was down from about 1.2%, the rate of growth for the first three months of this year.
Policymakers have actually said they worry that rapidly rising wages could have a negative impact on their work to reduce inflation.
The hope from economists is that in trying to cool the economy down, gains in salaries and wages — along with price hikes — will slow, but not cause a jump in the unemployment rate.
The Labor Department said compensation cost increases for the 12-month window that ended in June of this year was at around 4.1% for construction and natural resources, along with maintenance jobs.
That same figure went up by about 5.3% for service jobs.
Lester Jones of the National Beer Wholesalers Association told the New York Times, "Labor's still a problem, the labor market's still tight out there, but firms are starting to figure out how to make do with what they have."
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly released Albuquerque Police Department body camera video shows how officers chased down a man accused of shooting at a security guard and an officer in December.
Jose Moreno reportedly shot at a University of New Mexico Hospital security guard while he was responding to an alarm call just before 2 a.m. on Dec. 15. The guard said he saw a vehicle fleeing and called the police.
Officers attempted to stop that same vehicle in a neighborhood and claimed they witnessed the passenger, Moreno, randomly firing off shots and pointing the gun at the officer. One of the officers who responded could be heard on the body camera video saying “The passenger just pointed a gun at me.”
The vehicle Moreno was in stopped and then people are seen running at Emerson Elementary School on Georgia Street SE near Louisiana Boulevard. Police followed the individuals on a short foot chase and took Moreno into custody. Moreno was asked by an officer about where the gun was to which Moreno responded, “There is no gun sir.”
Police set up a perimeter and used a drone to look for the driver but he was not found. Police said Moreno claimed he just met the driver named Patrick. When police interviewed Moreno, they found a key piece of evidence in his pocket. “I just met these people, right, cause tonight they had the show sir, yes sir, yes sir, that’s a clip sir, it ain’t my firearm sir. I don’t own that firearm,” Moreno is heard saying to an officer on the body camera video.
Moreno told the officer that the firearm was not his and that there were two guns in the car. He also claimed that he was told to put the firearm clip in his pocket. “I saw you lean out that vehicle and fire off some shots, I saw you, okay, I saw you. So you had that gun at one point whether that is your gun or not,” the officer said. Moreno responded by saying that he agreed with the officer. Moreno also told the officer that he shot a Glock 19 pistol out of the window.
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Moreno told the officer that he was trying to turn his life around for his 4-year-old son and that he would help police any way he can. Moreno plead guilty in July to charges of aggravated assault on a peace officer and shooting from a vehicle. He will be put in a young adult court program and if he completes it successfully, he won’t get any jail time, just probation. | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/video-albuquerque-police-chase-man-accused-of-shooting-at-officer/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:49 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/video-albuquerque-police-chase-man-accused-of-shooting-at-officer/ |
(KTLA) – A labor union representing thousands of hotel housekeepers in Southern California is asking Taylor Swift to postpone her upcoming concerts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood until they are paid “a living wage.”
UNITE HERE Local 11 published an open letter to the pop star in the Los Angeles Times on Thursday.
“We make beds, clean bathrooms, and take care of every guest need. Your shows make our hotels a lot of money,” the letter reads. “In Los Angeles, hotels are doubling and tripling what they charge because you are coming. They also add junk fees on rooms, just like Ticketmaster does. But we see none of it.”
Hotel workers have been staging labor actions in the Los Angeles area since the start of July as they negotiate for increased pay and benefits. They have also joined striking Hollywood writers and actors on the picket lines.
Experts predict Swift’s 52-night, 20-city tour will become the highest-grossing of all time. It is also having a notable economic impact on each city she visits with the surge of Swifties snatching up hotel rooms at jacked-up rates.
She is slated to perform six straight nights at SoFi Stadium beginning August 3.
Union leaders hope Swift will lend support to their cause.
“She has taken on corporate greed to make sure artists get fairly compensate and that those workers behind the scenes in her own music get the treatment they deserve,” Ada Briceno, co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11, said at a rally on Thursday outside of the Hyatt Regency at LAX.
There is no indication the pop star is considering postponing her Inglewood shows. KTLA’s request for comment on Thursday was not immediately returned. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/taylor-swift-urged-to-postpone-los-angeles-area-shows/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:50 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/taylor-swift-urged-to-postpone-los-angeles-area-shows/ |
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –They were bombshell confessions to cold case murders that had left families without answers for more than 30 years. Today, an accused serial killer is having second thoughts.
Paul Apodaca’s defense attorney is arguing his confessions were “unconstitutional” and shouldn’t be used against him in court. KRQE Investigatigative Reporter Gabrielle Burkhart has been following the cold case confessions of an accused serial killer.
“After years and years of searching and contemplating, I understand all the pain that I’ve caused and I feel it,” Apodaca told detectives in July of 2021. “For families. The people that I’ve murdered and raped.”
Two years ago, a middle-aged Paul Apodaca gave an Albuquerque Police detective a detailed confession to at least three cold case murders. He admitted to killing 21-year-old Althea Oakeley in 1988, 13-year-old Stella Gonzales that same year, and 18-year-old Kaitlyn Arquette in the summer of 1989.
A bombshell confession
“It’s taken me so long to know how much pain I’ve caused,” said Apodaca. “And these women perhaps didn’t understand that.”
Investigators said Apodaca gave them enough evidence to charge him in those three murders. Today, his defense attorney argues those confessions should be thrown out.
In a motion to suppress evidence, Apodaca’s attorney argues those confessions were “unconstitutionally obtained,” saying the first officers to pick him up that day from the University of New Mexico (UNM) campus failed to read him his rights initially and failed to provide medical treatment before questioning him.
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When Apodaca started confessing to murders, UNM police officers called in an Albuquerque Police (APD) detective. Lapel video from APD Detective Jodi Gonterman shows her asking Apodaca if he understood what’s going on before she asks further questions.
“You feeling okay today? Is it kinda warm in here for you?” Detective Gonterman asked. “You want me to take your hat off? It might keep you a little bit cooler. You want some water?”
That day of his first confession to detectives, Apodaca had just been found sleeping outside and possibly suffering from heat stroke. He told the detective he was tired.
“Anything you say can be used against you in court, do you understand that?” Gonterman asked. Apodaca whispered, “Yes.”
Detective Gonterman did read him his rights that day, the video shows. Still, Apodaca’s attorney now argues she “…did so only after refusing to allow paramedics to tend to Mr. Apodaca…and despite recognizing that Mr. Apodaca did not seem to understand the situation and that he needed mental health treatment.”
There wasn’t just one confession
But that wasn’t the only time Apodaca told his story to investigators. “Every once in a while when that anger would rise again, I’d go out…just drive around with a rile like a – like a hunter,” said Apodaca, three days after that first confession.
During that interview with detectives, Apodaca provided even more detail about the killings. He appeared sober, drew diagrams, named streets, and walked investigators through his crimes step by step.
In 1995, Apodaca was sentenced to 20 years for raping a young family member. He told detectives a private investigator hired by Arquette’s mother was onto him and paid him a visit in prison.
“I spent the last year in jail just crying and crying over all the things I’ve done,” said Apodaca. He said he was tired and wanted to come clean.
“It’s not so much about relieving myself of that as it is to bring closure to the people I’ve harmed,” he added.
But his attorney now argues even that confession should not be seen by a jury, claiming “Law enforcement would have never questioned or investigated Mr. Apodaca, let alone arrested him, absent Mr. Apodaca’s initial statement to the University of New Mexico police.”
“The court should therefore suppress all of Mr. Apodaca’s statements,” the motion reads. “This includes those that were made after Mr. Apodaca was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center.”
A spokesperson for the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office sent KRQE News 13 the following statement in response to the motion:
“We feel confident that his Constitutional Rights were protected and the defense motion will be denied.”
Nancy Laflin, Communications Director for Second Judicial District Attorney
A judge has yet to rule on the motion to suppress his confessions in court. The next hearing for Apodaca’s case is scheduled for September. | https://www.krqe.com/news/investigations/defense-wants-accused-serial-killer-confessions-thrown-out/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:55 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/investigations/defense-wants-accused-serial-killer-confessions-thrown-out/ |
(The Hill) – Carlos De Oliveira was indicted on three criminal charges alongside former President Trump and his longtime aide Walt Nauda in a superseding indictment Thursday, part of the classified document investigation at Trump’s Florida club.
De Oliveira, the Mar-a-Lago Club’s property manager, allegedly assisted Trump and Nauta in attempting to delete security footage that showed the men moving boxes of classified documents around the property to hide them from federal authorities.
He was charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, destroying evidence and lying to the FBI.
De Oliveira, 56, was hired as the Mar-a-Lago manager in January 2022, previously working there as a valet, according to the indictment.
Federal investigators claim De Oliveira helped Nauta move about 30 boxes of classified documents around Mar-a-Lago, and at one point told the club’s head of IT that “the boss” wants security camera footage deleted.
In October of last year, after federal investigators searched the club and found additional classified documents, De Oliveira allegedly drained one of the club’s pools causing flooding in the server room that contained the security camera footage. This happened not long after Trump told De Oliveira he would get him an attorney, the indictment says.
According to investigators, Nauta attempted to judge De Oliveira’s loyalty before that promise came, with De Oliveira telling him that nothing would get in the way of his relationship with Trump.
Trump now faces a total of 40 charges related to the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, with three of those added this week in the superseding indictment. Nauta faces eight charges.
Special counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the classified documents probe, is also investigating Trump for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election and his actions related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot on the Capitol.
Smith met with Trump’s defense on Thursday and sent him a target letter earlier this month, raising speculation that he could be indicted again for that separate investigation soon. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/who-is-carlos-de-oliveira-trumps-mar-a-lago-resort-manager/ | 2023-07-29T00:18:56 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/who-is-carlos-de-oliveira-trumps-mar-a-lago-resort-manager/ |
Montana train derailment report renews calls for automated systems to detect track problems
Jul 28, 2023, 3:32 PM
(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Federal investigators renewed their recommendation that major freight railroads equip every locomotive with the kind of autonomous sensors that could have caught the track flaws that caused a fatal 2021 Amtrak derailment in northern Montana.
But installing the sensors on the tens of thousands of locomotives in the fleet could be cost prohibitive, and it’s not entirely clear if one would have caught the combination of rail flaws that the National Transportation Safety Board said caused the crash near Joplin, Montana, that killed three people and injured 49 others. And rail unions caution that no technology should be a substitute for human inspectors.
The NTSB report laid blame in part on BNSF railroad, which owns the tracks, and “a shortcoming in its safety culture.” But it noted that even if track inspections had been more frequent, the severity of the problems may not have been noticed the day of the crash without devices and technology designed to enhance the inspections.
“It is unlikely that the track deviations would have been detected through the current track inspection process,” the board concluded in the report released Thursday. But “autonomous monitoring systems … have the ability to monitor track conditions and provide real-time condition monitoring that could be used for early identification and mitigation of unsafe track conditions.”
BNSF defends its safety record and said it already employs a number of the sensors that the NTSB is recommending. Spokeswoman Lena Kent said BNSF inspections meet all federal requirements, and the Fort Worth, Texas-based railroad is committed to timely maintenance, repair and replacement whenever issues or potential issues are detected.
But track problems have long been a safety concern for the NTSB, which can recommend but not mandate changes. In a 2021 report on the Joplin derailment, it attributed 592 U.S. derailments over a decade-long timespan to “track geometry,” which includes the distance between the rails and their horizontal and vertical alignment. Those issues were the second-leading cause of derailment in 2021.
Railroad safety expert Dave Clarke, the former director of University of Tennesse’s Center for Transportation Research, said it is important to remember that the NTSB doesn’t do any kind of cost-benefit analysis on its recommendations.
“If they think something is a good idea for safety they put it out there. In the real world there may be no way to economically or practically do everything NTSB recommends,” Clarke said.
Clarke said it’s also not clear that these sensors would have definitely caught the problems that caused the Montana derailment because none of the individual factors was severe enough to be considered a defect under Federal Railroad Administration rules. The NTSB said it was the combination of all those factors that caused the derailment.
The major freight railroads have more than 23,000 locomotives in their fleets, including thousands that have been put into storage in recent years as the railroads have overhauled their operations to rely more on longer trains that don’t need as many locomotives.
It would require a major investment to add detectors to every locomotive, although the Association of American Railroads trade group couldn’t immediately provide an estimate of how much each sensor costs. BNSF and the five other major U.S. freight railroads already spend roughly $23 billion every year on improving and maintaining their networks and investing in new equipment.
But attorney Jeff Goodman, who represented family members of the three passengers who died in the derailment, said he believes his clients would have lived if trains that had passed through the area before the Amtrak train had been equipped with these sensors.
Tracks will always bend or get out of sync because they’re exposed to the elements, but monitoring allows trains to know when to slow down and prevent accidents, he said.
“If the recommendations that the NTSB issued today were implemented prior to this tragedy, Zach Scheider and Don and Marjorie Varnadoe would all be alive today,” he said, naming the deceased family members of his clients.
Railroads have long resisted new regulations, Although there aren’t any rules requiring these automated inspection sensors or the thousands of trackside detectors they employ, railroads have spent millions developing the technology and installed them voluntarily to improve safety. But regulators are considering drafting rules for them in the wake of recent derailments.
An AAR trade group spokeswoman said that the type of sensors the NTSB singled out measure the force a locomotive exerts on the track and hasn’t proven as useful as other kinds of sensors railroads have developed.
“This technology has been difficult to maintain in real-world operations and lacks a strong correlation to track geometry defects,” Jessica Kahanek said.
Railroads are experimenting with a variety of technologies to find the best way to spot problems.
Another kind of autonomous sensor that can be installed on locomotives as well as the trucks inspectors use to ride along the rails can spot problems like misaligned track and wear on the rails by testing the track continuously.
Vehicle track interaction systems, like the ones the NTSB singled out, must be mounted on locomotives because they measure the force a train puts on the tracks.
Both kinds of sensors can help identify areas of concern for a human inspector to follow up on after computers analyze the data they generate. But the VTI sensors tend to be so sensitive that they flag areas where there aren’t true defects.
In the past, BNSF and other railroads have even petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration to get a waiver releasing them from some inspection requirements because they believe the track geometry sensors provide enough information that the frequency of human inspections can be safely reduced.
Federal officials approved a waiver allowing BNSF to reduce inspections on a couple of areas of its more than 30,000-mile (48,000-kilometer) network after the railroad successfully tested the devices for several years, but later declined to let the railroad expand that practice, including its tracks that cross Montana. BNSF took the FRA to court over that decision and the dispute is still pending.
Rail unions have opposed the waivers. They argue that while the new technology is helpful, it shouldn’t replace human inspections. Even with an interest in preserving jobs, they say safety is their primary concern.
Already, the unions say the widespread job cuts the major railroads have made — eliminating nearly one-third of all rail jobs over the past six years — have made it difficult for employees to keep up with inspection demands and meet all FRA requirements. The NTSB pointed out that the inspector responsible for the territory where the Montana derailment happened had worked an average of 13 hours a day in the four weeks prior to the crash.
Former NTSB director Bob Chipkevich, who spent years investigating rail crashes, said it often takes multiple derailments to force railroads to implement new safety technology.
One of the biggest recent advances in rail safety came after a commuter train collided head-on with a freight train near Los Angeles in 2008, killing 25 people and injuring more than 100. Congress mandated a $15 billion automatic braking system that stops trains when they’re in danger of colliding, derailing and other situations — but it took 12 years to complete.
“When there are safety issues that have been raised after multiple accidents that occurred again and again, the question is to the industry,” Chipkevich said. “Why haven’t you done it after all these years?”
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Funk reported from Omaha, Nebraska, and Metz reported from Salt Lake City.
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BMW Tupac Shakur was shot in is selling for $1.75 million
LAS VEGAS (CNN) - The BMW Tupac Shakur was riding in when he was shot is up for sale.
Shakur was gunned down on Sept. 7, 1996, while he was a passenger in the vehicle after leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas.
Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight was driving the leased vehicle at the time of the murder.
Now, Celebrity Cars in Las Vegas is selling the 1996 BMW for $1.75 million.
According to Celebrity Cars General Manager Ryan Hamilton, the vehicle has been fixed since the shooting and sold to the public multiple times, likely without those owners knowing its history.
That was until about four years ago, when a collector realized it was the vehicle Shakur was in after finding a hidden compartment on the side of the door.
The compartment was likely used to store a gun, Hamilton said.
Last week, Las Vegas police served a search warrant at an area home belonging to Duane Davis, the uncle of Orlando Anderson – the man police believe killed the rapper.
Police said they are planning to test firearm cartridges that were seized from the home.
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Live coverage: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, Lineup and game updates
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Brewers lineup:
- Christian Yelich, DH
2. William Contreras, C
3. Willy Adames, SS
4. Sal Frelick, RF
5. Andruw Monasterio, 3B
6. Abraham Toro, 1B
7. Tyrone Taylor, LF
8. Brice Turang, 2B
9. Joey Wiemer, CF
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Adrian Houser, W/L 3-2, ERA 3.86
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(KTLA) – A labor union representing thousands of hotel housekeepers in Southern California is asking Taylor Swift to postpone her upcoming concerts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood until they are paid “a living wage.”
UNITE HERE Local 11 published an open letter to the pop star in the Los Angeles Times on Thursday.
“We make beds, clean bathrooms, and take care of every guest need. Your shows make our hotels a lot of money,” the letter reads. “In Los Angeles, hotels are doubling and tripling what they charge because you are coming. They also add junk fees on rooms, just like Ticketmaster does. But we see none of it.”
Hotel workers have been staging labor actions in the Los Angeles area since the start of July as they negotiate for increased pay and benefits. They have also joined striking Hollywood writers and actors on the picket lines.
Experts predict Swift’s 52-night, 20-city tour will become the highest-grossing of all time. It is also having a notable economic impact on each city she visits with the surge of Swifties snatching up hotel rooms at jacked-up rates.
She is slated to perform six straight nights at SoFi Stadium beginning August 3.
Union leaders hope Swift will lend support to their cause.
“She has taken on corporate greed to make sure artists get fairly compensate and that those workers behind the scenes in her own music get the treatment they deserve,” Ada Briceno, co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11, said at a rally on Thursday outside of the Hyatt Regency at LAX.
There is no indication the pop star is considering postponing her Inglewood shows. KTLA’s request for comment on Thursday was not immediately returned. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/taylor-swift-urged-to-postpone-los-angeles-area-shows/ | 2023-07-29T00:19:09 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/taylor-swift-urged-to-postpone-los-angeles-area-shows/ |
Packers announce release of outside linebacker Jonathan Garvin on his 24th birthday
Published: Jul. 28, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have announced the release of outside linebacker Jonathan Garvin on his 24th birthday.
Garvin, a 2020 seventh-round pick from Miami, appeared in 38 games and made one start over three seasons with the Packers.
He played 14 games last season and assisted on eight tackles. His lone start came in 2021.
Meanwhile at practice Friday, the Packers took it easy with a walk-through. DAvid Bakhtiari returned to action after getting the day off Thursday.
Rookie Lukas Van Ness was moved from third to second team reps.
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Judge allows suit alleging that hospital ignored parents and performed fetal autopsy without consent
Jul 28, 2023, 4:00 PM
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that a Delaware hospital system performed an autopsy on a 16-week-old fetus despite the parents refusing to give their consent.
Superior Court Judge Patricia Winston denied a motion this week by Christiana Care Health Services and Christiana Care Health System to dismiss a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress filed by Maryland residents Meredith and Brandon Boas.
The couple had adequately stated a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress, Winston said. The offense is defined as “extreme and outrageous conduct” that intentionally or recklessly causes severe emotional distress to another.
Attorneys for the hospital system argued that performing a fetal autopsy without consent and against the express wishes of the parents does not rise to the level of being “beyond all possible bounds of decency.”
“Plaintiffs do not allege that the autopsy was performed in an indecent manner or that CCHS intentionally abused the fetus by dissecting and examining the fetus’ internal organs,” hospital lawyers wrote.
Meredith Boas began to experience fluid leakage in May 2021 when she was 16 weeks pregnant, according to the complaint. After being admitted to Christiana Care and diagnosed with preterm premature rupture of the membranes, she chose to have labor induced.
“She explicitly stated that she wanted her baby to remain whole and intact; that was why she chose to vaginally deliver him,” the lawsuit states. “She delivered her baby boy, Ronan, approximately three hours later. Meredith and Brandon held Ronan and took pictures with him and said hello and goodbye for many hours.”
Meredith specifically declined an autopsy when a nurse handed her autopsy consent paperwork, and the couple wanted private cremation and funeral services, the lawsuit states. The couple wanted placental pathology but “no fetal autopsy unless there are visual abnormalities,” a doctor’s note states. Discharge notes also indicated that the mother specifically declined an autopsy, according to the lawsuit.
“Meredith and Brandon left the hospital on May 6, 2021 believing their baby would be taken to the morgue and then the funeral home,” the lawsuit states. “Instead — behind her back he was taken to pathology and was disemboweled.”
The couple didn’t learn what happened until more than a month later, when Meredith found the pathology report in her medical records.
“She, a grieving mother, read the words ‘the fetus is eviscerated’ and read how they took him apart after she had seen her son for the last time as whole and intact,” according to the lawsuit.
The couple was later told that the hospital had a policy of performing autopsies on any babies who died under 20 weeks, “regardless of explicit parental directives to the contrary,” the complaint states.
It is unclear whether such a policy is still in effect and whether Christiana Care officials acted contrary to staff rule documents that are publicly available online. According to those documents, which date back several years, an autopsy may be performed “only with proper consent in accordance with state law and hospital policy.” The documents also state that consent for an autopsy is effective only if it is noted on a hospital form “signed by the appropriate legal representative of the patient.”
An informational page on Christiana’s website for parents who have experienced a miscarriage or pregnancy loss indicates that parents can “choose” to have an autopsy and that they have up to 24 hours to make that decision.
Hiran Ratnayake, a Christiana Care spokesperson, refused to say whether the policies were in effect in May 2021. He also declined to address the court ruling, saying Christiana Care does not comment on pending legal matters.
While allowing the lawsuit to proceed, the judge did dismiss a claim of negligent infliction of emotional distress. She said that claim could not remain because the parents themselves were not in a “zone of danger” in which negligent conduct causes a person to fear for his or her own safety.
“Plaintiffs claim defendants’ autopsy performance on their fetus, against their express consent, caused them emotional distress, and their fright arose when they read Mrs. Boas’s medical records,” Winston wrote. “Hence, plaintiffs’ fright arose from the peril of another, their fetus.” | https://mynorthwest.com/3914573/judge-allows-suit-alleging-that-hospital-ignored-parents-and-performed-fetal-autopsy-without-consent/ | 2023-07-29T00:19:12 | 0 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914573/judge-allows-suit-alleging-that-hospital-ignored-parents-and-performed-fetal-autopsy-without-consent/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck brushed off allegations that he runs a toxic program on Thursday, saying they mostly come from players and employees who have been dismissed or departed on their own.
“These allegations are baseless,” Fleck said during Big Ten media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. “We have full support of our athletic director, Mark Coyle, and our university leadership. This is a similar story that gets peddled every single year, and the majority of the players have been dismissed or removed from our football team.”
Multiple former players and employees have been quoted anonymously in reports, including by Front Office Sports, examining the program’s culture, including an accusation that Fleck has interfered with medical protocols to get injured players to return earlier than anticipated.
“We also have around a half-dozen anonymous reporting avenues within our football program that players can go to if they have an issue,” Fleck said. “And our athletic director, Mark Coyle, gives his cellphone number to every single football player to call him if they have any issue. To this date, there have been zero claims on this issue. Zero.”
Fleck said he knows where most of the complaints have originated.
“Oh absolutely, players talk,” he said. “Players have a lot of pride in what and how we do it. Sometimes, the negative voices are the loudest voices.
“Look at our team’s response, that’s going through that culture and that program right now. ... You’ve got to make some really hard decisions. You stand firm on what you believe in. You’re as transparent as you can possibly be. Our administration, they know what we do and how we do it. They’re there all the time.”
Fleck is entering his seventh season with the Gophers. He is 44-27 with four bowl victories.
“My energy needs to be on the 2023 football team, and that only, and not the baseless allegations,” he said. | https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/minnesota-coach-p-j-fleck-defends-program-against-allegations-he-calls-baseless | 2023-07-29T00:19:13 | 0 | https://www.nbcsports.com/college-football/news/minnesota-coach-p-j-fleck-defends-program-against-allegations-he-calls-baseless |
SEATTLE — An archeological dig in north Seattle is hoping to reclaim a lost piece of Japanese American history.
Researchers with Edmonds College and Seattle colleges are working to relocate a pre-World War II community center that is on the site of North Seattle College in hopes of learning more about the Japanese American community before the war. The artifacts uncovered will eventually be housed at the Burke Museum.
“It sort of got lost, and we’re bringing it back into current memory,” said Alicia Valentino, an associate faculty member with Edmonds College.
So far, researchers have found a debris layer, which they believe is evidence of a community center structure.
The Kumasaka family owned the property from 1919 to 1968 when it was sold to North Seattle College, which turned it into a park.
Beatrice Asako Kumasaka said the property became the “center of the Japanese community” during that time, housing farms, shops and other businesses. Kumasaka’s family ran the Green Lake Gardens Company and lived on the site as well.
A small percentage of Japanese Americans lived north of the Ship Canal, but the community that did got to be known as “Green Lakers,” Kumasaka said.
“It was a vibrant community,” Kumasaka said.
Kumasaka’s grandparents leased the property in the 1910s, as alien land laws prevented them from purchasing the land outright. When Kumasaka’s father was 16, he bought the property as a naturalized citizen.
The Green Lake Gardens Company grew flowers and vegetables, and Kumasaka said the family had one crop they grew year after year: celery. The western side of the property was reserved for celery.
When Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II, the family was sent to Minidoka, Idaho. While they were in Idaho, a family friend served as executor, leasing out the property. At one point, Kumasaka said a potbelly stove overheated, caught fire and burned the facility to the ground.
“When [my grandmother] came back I remember she stood on the edge of the property and started crying because she said, ‘I have to start all over again,’” Kumasaka said.
And now, that family history that Kumasaka said is so important to her relatives is part of a larger story that researchers are digging into.
Valentino said she likes to teach students about what happened on the site decades ago and show the relevance of that history to the modern world.
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Milwaukee to get a break from the heat Friday night as storms will likely move in and bring cooler temperatures
The Milwaukee area will likely get a break from the heat as meteorologists forecast that storms will move from the west into the area late Friday night.
The storm was developing in southwest Wisconsin and Iowa around 6 p.m. and will move east into Milwaukee between 10 p.m. and midnight, according to Taylor Patterson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Waukesha and Jefferson counties will receive the severe weather, including possible damaging winds and large hail, before Milwaukee does. There is a "little risk" of tornadoes as well, Patterson said. Most of the area will receive up to an inch of rain.
With the storm, cooler temperatures will also arrive and the weekend looks glorious.
Highs on Saturday will be in the mid 70s for Milwaukee County, while communities to the west will likely see highs in the mid 80s. "And then Sunday's actually going to be even cooler than that," Patterson said.
Patterson said it was too soon to say when the area would hit levels that reach a heat advisory in the near future. She said the weather service is not expecting temperatures in the mid 90s next week. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/weather/2023/07/28/milwaukee-to-get-a-break-from-the-heat-as-storms-will-likely-move-in/70489933007/ | 2023-07-29T00:19:13 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/weather/2023/07/28/milwaukee-to-get-a-break-from-the-heat-as-storms-will-likely-move-in/70489933007/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — The 2023 Indiana State Fair is open and there’s something for everyone, including carnival rides, midway games and more food than you can dream of.
Even though it’s been rainy, hot, and humid, it hasn’t stopped people from coming to opening day.
“We love coming to the fair. Opening Day has been a tradition in my family. My dad took us every year,” said Gretchen Andrews, one of several hundred people who attended opening day. “So, we wanted to come and keep that alive with our kids.”
Some people come to enjoy some classic foods while others are looking to try something new.
“We have a Barbie funnel cake. It has pink icing on it and it has sprinkles,” said Susan Freund, owner of Kings Funnel Cake.
While this year’s theme is “basketball” to honor the Hoosier state’s favorite sport, discovering new foods is also a favorite pastime.
“We do this every year and we love the Indiana State Fair,” said Freund.
There are plenty of rides to choose from as well, including the Teacup, Ferris Wheel, roller coasters, and a Merry-Go-Round.
The traditions are back and people love to come to see the ponies, pigs and even lamas.
“Lamas are unique but it really is kind of cool to show. They’re doing the obstacles and things that typical livestock wouldn’t do,” said Amanda Mehl, a state fair visitor.
The fair runs until Sunday, Aug. 20. So, there is still plenty of time to come out and get in on the fun. | https://fox59.com/news/opening-day-at-the-indiana-state-fair-is-a-family-affair/ | 2023-07-29T00:19:15 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/opening-day-at-the-indiana-state-fair-is-a-family-affair/ |
TUKWILA, Wash. — A shooting suspect is on the loose after one person was found dead in the 200 block of Strander Boulevard in Tukwila Friday afternoon.
A man struck by gunfire was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Tukwila Police Department.
The suspect fled the scene in an unknown vehicle after the shooting.
Major Crimes Unit detectives are investigating.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to call 206-241-2121, email tips@tukwilawa.gov or send a private message on social media.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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The temperature once again kept rising late in the day and combined with excessive levels of humidity produced hazardous heat across central Indiana. Late night storms could become severe before milder air returns
HOTTEST AIR OF THE YEAR
This is the first official 90-degree temp in Indianapolis in over three weeks. It came late in the day and once again the temperatures were impacted by early day clouds and rain. However, it is the second straight day that the HEAT INDEX has reached 100°. 91° in Indy at 6pm with a heat index 104°.
Other high heat indices include 117° Clinton, 116° Bedford.
It was a slow start but the heating continued well into the late afternoon. Full sun and temps still rising. Boundary evident in northeast Indiana extending back through northwest Illinois. Dry time holds for several more hours but focus later tonight is on evolution of a complex/cluster of storms that could bring severe threat here overnight.
Evident on visible satellite are thunderstorms “bubbling” up just after 6pm. Noticeable are the “overshooting cloud tops” atop the storms. A sign of a strong updraft. If it persists, the storm becomes a “supercell” of violent storm.
Should a complex develop threat of radiant lightning display, drenching downpours and damaging wind gusts become severe threat overnight. We will update later tonight should a watch box be issued. Again, it will still be several more hours before it develops so enjoy the evening. | https://fox59.com/weather/gusty-severe-storms-possible-late-heat-and-humidity-to-ease/ | 2023-07-29T00:19:21 | 0 | https://fox59.com/weather/gusty-severe-storms-possible-late-heat-and-humidity-to-ease/ |
AJ Allmendinger scored his second pole of the NASCAR Xfinity Series season on Friday at Road America.
The Kaulig Racing driver won the pole with a lap of 130.574 seconds at 111.606 mph around the 4.084-mile road course. This set a new track record.
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“I think we still have room to gain,” Allmendinger told pit reporter Matt Yocum. “With this repave, the track is completely different now. We did our homework, it was better in the first round. We made it a lot better in the second round. I think we still have to make it better to go beat these guys tomorrow.”
Portland and Chicago winner Cole Custer will start second at Road America with a lap of 111.352 mph. This is Custer’s third front-row start in the last four road course races. Justin Allgaier (111.164 mph), Riley Herbst (110.598 mph), and Sam Mayer (110.476 mph) followed Custer.
Sage Karam made history for Sam Hunt Racing in his first session with the team. He qualified sixth with a lap of 110.242 mph, which is now the best starting position in team history. Teammate Kaz Grala qualified ninth with a lap of 109.209 mph.
The green flag is scheduled to wave at 3:05 p.m. NBC and Peacock will provide coverage. | https://www.nbcsports.com/nascar/news/road-america-xfinity-starting-lineup-aj-allmendinger-claims-pole | 2023-07-29T00:19:23 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nascar/news/road-america-xfinity-starting-lineup-aj-allmendinger-claims-pole |
SEATTLE — Hospitals in Washington are taking precautions after the first case of the highly drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris, was confirmed in Washington state.
Candida auris, commonly known as C. auris, is a type of yeast that is generally not a problem for healthy people, but can be dangerous, even deadly, for people with underlying conditions.
The fungus has spread in alarming levels at hospital settings across the U.S.
This month, Washington saw its first case.
"I think it was only a matter of time before we'd see our first case," said Nigel Turner, division director of Communicable Disease Control for Tacoma-Pierce County Health.
The department released a notice in July, stating a Pierce County man was diagnosed with Candida auris colonization on July 13 after being discharged from St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma where had been staying for six weeks, and tested positive at Kindred Hospital Seattle–First Hill during an admission screening. The release said the patient had several comorbidities at the time and had not recently traveled out-of-state.
Patients who are "colonized" with the fungus aren't necessarily infected, but can carry and spread it, even though it doesn't make them sick.
"We're absolutely investigating. That's the work that's ahead of us, is to provide testing for the hospital and any sites where people might have been, to see what's the scale of this and the scope of it," Turner said.
Candida auris is a type of yeast that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls, a "serious, global health threat" because of its resistance to multiple anti-microbial drugs. It also requires specialized lab tools to be identified.
First detected in 2009 in a patient in Japan, it has spread to levels that have alarmed health care facilities, notably due to its resistance to commonly used anti-fungal drugs.
"Over time, as Candida auris has been exposed to different antibiotic or different anti fungal agents, in the course of treating someone in their critical illness, it can evolve resistance," said Dr. Ellora Karmarkar, an infectious diseases fellow at UW Medicine.
Karmarkar treated C. auris patients during a breakout in California years ago, and said it can be deadly if a patient infected with the fungus presents certain symptoms.
"The challenge with those symptoms is they're very non-specific. So if someone has sepsis or if someone has pneumonia, it doesn't necessarily mean it's from Candia auris. People who have a bacteria infection could have sepsis or pneumonia," Karmarkar said.
It's unclear where the WA patient first acquired C. auris.
"We believe that there was some patient where this patient got it from. And we don't know where that was," said Marisa D'Angeli, a medical epidemiologist for the Washington Department of Health's Healthcare-associated Infections Program.
D'Angeli said the yeast does not present a risk to the general public but is a risk to people who are already sick. It is primarily an issue in hospitals and long-term healthcare settings, where patients get catheters or other tubing entering their bodies.
"This is a really high-priority organism that we've been expecting for a long time, and it's finally here," D'Angeli said.
D'Angeli said several precautions and screening measures have been activated.
She pointed to the Partners for Patient Safety Program that regularly screens for Candida auris. The program involves partnerships with the CDC, the state DOH, local health departments of health, and facilities like Kindred Hospital, which, according to D'Angeli, was already screening for C. auris because of its involvement in the program.
"This was a standard screening process at the facility in King County, so this is the system working to find this, that allow us to trace it back and see what we can find, and again put in place measures to prevent further transmission," Turner at Pierce County Health said.
D'Angeli added that the screening measure detected the C. auris case early.
"Because if it hadn't been identified there, there was potential for spread on throughout the state," D'Angeli said.
D'Angeli said as of this week, recent screenings have shown no new cases of the fungus but further screenings are being done.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, which oversees St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, said in a statement:
"On July 14, we were notified by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department that a patient who was discharged from St. Joseph Medical Center subsequently tested positive for Candida auris (C. auris). We immediately began working with public health officials to complete testing for patients who may have been exposed. To date, all completed test results have been negative and we are waiting on a few test results to be finalized. The care and safety of our patients and staff remains the top priority for us. We continue to partner with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Public Health - Seattle & King County, the Washington State Department of Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address this situation." -- Kelly Campbell, Division Vice President, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
The health group added that St. Joseph Medical Center is taking steps to avoid potential exposures, which include disinfecting identified high-risk rooms and high-touch areas.
Health care officials also urge anyone who visits patients at health care settings be aware of infection control practices to help prevent potential spread. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/candida-auris-fungal-case-pierce-county/281-c634123e-2dad-46fb-aeb5-4f108af21b11 | 2023-07-29T00:19:25 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/candida-auris-fungal-case-pierce-county/281-c634123e-2dad-46fb-aeb5-4f108af21b11 |
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Automaker Tesla is opening more showrooms on tribal lands to avoid state laws barring direct sales
Jul 28, 2023, 4:00 PM
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Tesla is ramping up efforts to open showrooms on tribal lands where it can sell directly to consumers, circumventing laws in states that bar vehicle manufacturers from also being retailers in favor of the dealership model.
Mohegan Sun, a casino and entertainment complex in Connecticut owned by the federally recognized Mohegan Tribe, announced this week that the California-based electric automaker will open a showroom with a sales and delivery center this fall on its sovereign property where the state’s law doesn’t apply.
The news comes after another new Tesla showroom was announced in June, set to open in 2025 on lands of the Oneida Indian Nation in upstate New York.
“I think it was a move that made complete sense,” said Lori Brown, executive director of the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters, which has lobbied for years to change Connecticut’s law.
“It is just surprising that it took this long, because Tesla had really tried, along with Lucid and Rivian,” she said, referring to two other electric carmakers. “Anything that puts more electric vehicles on the road is a good thing for the public.”
Brown noted that lawmakers with car dealerships that are active in their districts, no matter their political affiliation, have traditionally opposed bills allowing direct-to-consumer sales.
The Connecticut Automotive Retail Association, which has opposed such bills for years, says there needs to be a balance between respecting tribal sovereignty and “maintaining a level playing field” for all car dealerships in the state.
“We respect the Mohegan Tribe’s sovereignty and the unique circumstance in which they operate their businesses on Tribal land but we strongly believe that this does not change the discussion about Tesla and other EV manufacturers with direct-to-consumer sales, and we continue to oppose that model,” Hayden Reynolds, the association’s chairperson, said in a statement. “Connecticut’s dealer franchise laws benefit consumers and provide a competitive marketplace.”
Over the years in numerous states, Tesla has sought and been denied dealership licenses, pushed for law changes and challenged decisions in courts. The company scored a victory earlier this year when Delaware’s Supreme Court overturned a ruling upholding a decision by state officials to prohibit Tesla from selling its cars to directly customers.
Tesla opened its first store as well as a repair shop on Native American land in 2021 in New Mexico. The facility, built in Nambé Pueblo, north of Santa Fe, marked the first time the company partnered with a tribe to get around state laws, though the idea had been in the works for years.
Brian Dear, president of the Tesla Owners Club of New Mexico, predicted at the time that states that are home to tribal nations and also have laws banning direct car sales by manufacturers would likely follow New Mexico’s lead.
“I don’t believe at all that this will be the last,” he said.
Tesla’s facility at Mohegan Sun, dubbed the Tesla Sales & Delivery Center, will be located at a shopping and dining pavilion within the sprawling casino complex. Customers will be able to test drive models around the resort. and gamblers will be able to use their loyalty rewards toward Tesla purchases.
Tesla also plans to exhibit its solar and storage products at the location. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914575/automaker-tesla-is-opening-more-showrooms-on-tribal-lands-to-avoid-state-laws-barring-direct-sales/ | 2023-07-29T00:19:27 | 0 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914575/automaker-tesla-is-opening-more-showrooms-on-tribal-lands-to-avoid-state-laws-barring-direct-sales/ |
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Along with thrill rides and fried food, visitors to the Thurston County Fair can get a dose of emergency preparedness.
The Thurston County Regional Planning Council is reworking the region’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and bought a table at the fair to get public feedback.
“Are you concerned about wildfires? What if there’s a major earthquake?” said Thurston County Hazard Mitigation and Recovery Coordinator, Emily Schoendorf.
Schoendorf said the county is working with local agencies to come up with ways to combat wildfire risks, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events.
"We don't necessarily want to have a doomsday conversation with everyone who walks by," Schoendorf said. "But we want people to know that we're here, we're planning and there are these resources that exist."
She said by updating its plan, Thurston County will qualify for federal grants to help pay for mitigation measures.
The council is encouraging Thurston County residents to complete the process by participating in an online open house and survey.
Schoendorf said she hopes after taking part the public will also take steps to prepare for disasters, like having two weeks' worth of food and water handy.
”The more prepared an individual is, the better we are prepared to help you, and the faster we’ll be able to respond and recover from a disaster when one happens,” said Schoendorf.
Being knowledgeable and prepared for natural disasters can prevent loss of life, loss of property and loss of money.
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I just purchased a new Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car and love it. I use the highest level of regenerative braking, so the car slows down quite a bit every time I lift my foot off the accelerator, and I rarely have to use the brake pedal.
My question is: when this happens, I don’t think the brake lights go on. So, the drivers behind me can’t tell if I’m slowing down. Seems like it is dangerous. What do you think?
— August
Great question, August. Actually, your brake lights probably are coming on.
All electric vehicles have a technology called regenerative braking. Traditional cars use friction to reduce speed. A couple of metallic pads squeeze a metal rotor attached to each wheel, and as the car stops, that creates heat and dust, neither of which is terribly useful.
EVs, on the other hand, use the motion of the wheels to make electricity.
When you first step on the brake pedal, the wheels power a motor/generator that makes electricity and sends it back into your battery.
And because it takes effort to turn that generator, that slows the wheels.
If you need more stopping power than the generator can provide, the traditional friction brakes take over, and it’s all managed by computer.
But what about the brake lights, you ask? Well, the Department of Transportation sets standards for when brake lights must come on. And it has to do with the rate of the car’s deceleration.
So, your Hyundai has an accelerometer that measures deceleration in meters per seconds squared.
And before the car’s deceleration rate hits the DOT limit, it turns on your brake lights — whether you touch the brake pedal or not.
The same type of device, by the way, is often used in airbag deployment. If deceleration occurs almost instantly, the computer knows you’ve hit something, and you’re saying hello to your airbag.
If you want to confirm that your accelerometer works, August, have a friend follow behind you and get him on the phone.
Then try using the regenerative braking at different settings, and ask him to let you know when he sees your brake lights come on.
And if he doesn’t see them and rear-ends you, well, you already know him so you won’t have to exchange information.
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Titans running back Derrick Henry, one of the very best at his position for several years, addressed on Friday the struggles that he and others face at the position.
“It’s tough right now,” Henry said Friday, via ESPN.com. “We’re just trying to show that we are as valuable as any other position. They use us in commercials and all over the place. We just want our share.”
When most NFL players perform at a high level, they get rewarded financially. Running backs all too often don’t.
“We want the same thing,” Henry said. “It seems like even if we are productive, when it comes to negotiating, it’s kind of like used against us at that point.”
That’s become a common theme. After a running back has a big year, the narrative shifts from what he did to whether what he did will make it harder for him to do it again in the future.
Henry also said that last Saturday’s Zoom call could morph into a meeting of running backs.
“There’s so many legendary RBs to have, so much knowledge,” Henry said. “If we were able to start something like that and just have, like, a weekend, a couple of days to suck up that knowledge from those guys and their experiences, I think that’d be great.”
It also would be great if they manage to get all running backs to agree to boycott voluntary offseason workouts in 2024. That would be the most effective way to send a message to the league at large (and to Colts owner Jim Irsay specifically).
The question is whether the running backs can all get on the same page and agree to not show up. Too many will be too tempted to show up and take advantage of the opportunities that come from the best running backs on the roster not being around. | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/derrick-henry-on-running-back-market-we-just-want-our-share | 2023-07-29T00:19:33 | 0 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/derrick-henry-on-running-back-market-we-just-want-our-share |
BOULDER, Colo. — After nearly a year of will they, won't they, the Colorado Buffaloes reportedly will apply for membership to the Big 12 conference starting in 2024, and a vote by Big 12 presidents has already taken place. Colorado will receive a full share of the Big 12's media rights deal, landing them $31.7M per year.
The move is a huge blow to the Pac-12, who lost USC and UCLA over a year ago and were unable to reach a new media deal before losing out on the opportunity to add San Diego State from the Mountain West.
The most critical step now for the conference, according to Locked on Pac-12 host Spencer McLaughlin, is to immediately convince the rest of the member schools to stand pat - while having to restart negotiations for a new media rights deal.
"They now have to go back and seemingly restart on [the media rights deal]," McLaughlin said. "But priority number one for the Pac-12 has to be stopping anyone else from leaving and convincing them that the Pac is the place to be."
Dropping from 10 to nine members is obviously a huge issue, but if the conference can keep everyone else together and can make a deal with San Diego State to join in the future the conference could be salvageable, but there is no doubt other programs like Arizona, Oregon, and Washington are starting to explore alternatives as well.
Should the Big 12 land anyone else from the Pac-12 it would likely spell the end of the conference as we know it, and while a potential merge with the Mountain West or even a cross-country alliance with the ACC could be in the cards - losing any more big brands may sway the ACC away from any kind of deal.
This story is continuing to develop, with the Pac-12 in full scramble mode to salvage what is left of the conference of champions. | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/pac-12-show/can-pac-12-conference-survive-losing-colorado-buffaloes-big-12/535-220d4dfb-29b1-463d-9f08-ef0f23f1d526 | 2023-07-29T00:19:37 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/pac-12-show/can-pac-12-conference-survive-losing-colorado-buffaloes-big-12/535-220d4dfb-29b1-463d-9f08-ef0f23f1d526 |
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When the need for a mid-priced vehicle arises with friends or family, Kia always has a front seat in the conversation. In 2023, Kia revamped its already successful Sportage into a more spacious and rightly priced SUV fit for an array of consumers.
In Grasso’s Garage this week is the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD. As top of the line as it comes, our tester was a true dream of a mid-sized and mid-priced SUV.
Wrapped in Shadow Matte Grey, this was a modern looker and one that fits in with other Hybrid 2023 models from comparable manufacturers.
A complete and well-deserved overhaul hit the streets in late 2022, and given its popularity and bare-bones inventory, there was a real struggle among consumers and dealers alike to get their hands on one.
For base price of the $36,000, the included features are endless. Safety features include forward collision avoidance, lane-departure assist and driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert. In other words, the Sportage is perfect for commuting in city traffic.
Interior convenience includes a 12.3-inch infotainment system with navigation system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. On the exterior, we notice 18-inch alloy wheels, LED lights, roof rails and a rear spoiler.
Powering the test vehicle was a 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain including 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Although on paper those numbers might seem low and not exciting, don’t let them fool you!
The Sportage had no problem getting up and going. A 6-speed automatic transmission was also present with paddle shifters.
The Sportage Hybrid is another excellent example of Kia’s skill at fulfilling consumer desires. It gets great mileage, is super efficient and looks good while not breaking the bank.
The SX-Prestige AWD model is one of many models that the Sportage has to offer and one that is filled to the brim with rightly priced additions.
As I have mentioned before, among mass-market manufacturers, Kia stands out for delivering a great vehicle for the consumer while ensuring comfort, price and style are at the forefront.
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Montana judge temporarily lifts ban on drag performances ahead of major Pride event
Jul 28, 2023, 4:06 PM
(Thom Bridge/Independent Record via AP, File)
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge in Montana on Friday temporarily blocked a new law that restricts drag performances just days before thousands of people are expected to attend Montana Pride’s 30th anniversary celebration in Helena.
The way the law is written “will disproportionally harm not only drag performers, but any person who falls outside traditional gender and identity norms,” including transgender people, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris said.
The law seeks to ban minors from attending what it calls “sexually oriented” performances, and bans such performances in public places where minors might be present. However, it does not adequately define many of the terms used in the law, causing people to self-censor out of fear of prosecution, plaintiff’s attorney Constance Van Kley with Upper Seven Law argued Wednesday.
“Plaintiffs, along with the approximately 15,000 Montanans who wish to attend the (Montana Pride) events, cannot avoid chilled speech or exposure to potential civil or criminal liability,” without the temporary restraining order, Morris wrote.
The ruling will allow Montana Pride to advertise and hold some of its events in public places, said Kevin Hamm, president of Montana Pride. The annual LGBTQ+ celebration — which includes a parade, street dance and drag brunch — begins on Sunday and runs through Aug. 6.
“The language used in the (temporary restraining order) is both impressive and should serve as a warning to discriminatory actions by legislators in the future,” Hamm said.
A lawsuit filed on July 6 challenges its constitutionality, and seeks a preliminary injunction to block it. The complaint was later amended to add the city of Helena as a defendant and Montana Pride as a plaintiff in order to request the more urgent move for a temporary restraining order. Montana Pride worked with the city to get permits to hold its public events.
The city of Helena supported the restraining order, saying the law put the city in the position of infringing on Montana Pride’s constitutional rights of free expression by denying the permit, or subjecting city employees to civil and criminal liability included in the law if it granted the permit. The lawsuit allows a minor who attends a drag performance that violates the law to file a civil lawsuit against organizers or participants at any time over the following 10 years.
The complaint — whose initial plaintiffs include a transgender woman, two small theaters and a bookstore that holds drag queen reading events — calls the Montana law “a breathtakingly ambiguous and overbroad bill, motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ animus.”
Judge Morris found that the law did not adequately define actions that might be illegal and appears likely to “encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.”
Montana’s law is flawed — like similar laws in Florida and Tennessee that have been blocked by courts — because it regulates speech based on its content and viewpoint, without taking into account its potential literary, artistic, political or scientific value, Morris found.
“Drag is definitionally political and artistic speech,” said Diana Bourgeois, president of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana, an organization that puts on drag reading events and one of the plaintiffs. “The court’s order today protects our right to be commentators and artists and to create a safe, joyful and welcoming environment through our expression.”
Like many Republican-led states, Montana’s conservative lawmakers have passed other laws targeting transgender people. The state is among those to ban gender-affirming care for minors — which is also being challenged in court. It also passed a bill to define sex as only “male” or “female” in state law.
The law also made Montana the first state to specifically ban drag kings and drag queens — which it defined as performers who adopt a flamboyant or parodic male or female persona with glamorous or exaggerated costumes and makeup — from reading books to children in public schools or libraries, even though the performances do not have a sexual element.
The judge said the law does not define “flamboyant,” “parodic” or “glamorous,” among other terms.
Morris has scheduled an Aug. 26 hearing on the lawsuit’s request for a preliminary injunction, which could continue to block the law while the case moves through the courts.
“We look forward to presenting our written response and full argument at the upcoming preliminary injunction hearing to defend the law and protect minors from sexually oriented performances,” Emily Flower, a spokesperson for the Department of Justice, said in a statement.
The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Braxton Mitchell, has said that to him and his constituents, “keeping hyper sexualized events out of taxpayer funded schools and libraries” does not violate the First Amendment. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914577/montana-judge-temporarily-lifts-ban-on-drag-performances-ahead-of-major-pride-event/ | 2023-07-29T00:19:42 | 0 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914577/montana-judge-temporarily-lifts-ban-on-drag-performances-ahead-of-major-pride-event/ |
BOULDER, Colo. — Brett Yormark and the Big 12 conference struck out of nowhere on Wednesday, voting unanimously to accept the Colorado Buffaloes once again as a member institution.
Colorado is expected to officially apply for membership on Thursday, ending their decade-long run in the Pac-12 and putting the conference of champions in a dire situation just before the college football season.
The Big-12 will add their 13th member in Colorado, and could look for a partner school (or perhaps three partner schools) to get up to 14 or 16 following the departures of Texas and Oklahoma and the additions of Houston, BYU, Cincinnati, and UCF.
Below is a look at five options the Big 12 could look into, including more poaching from the Pac-12 and some out of the box options to continue to build the brand and expand across the country.
1. Add Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah and get to 16
It's always felt like Colorado was the hinge and them choosing to leave could cause a ripple effect, namely involving Utah and the two Arizona schools, a group of universities labeled the 'four corner schools'.
If Yormark can swing all four programs, he'd land a huge presence out west and would completely decimate the Pac-12, leaving them with Oregon, Washington, Oregon State, Washington State, Stanford, and Cal. Yikes.
2. Add Oregon, Washington, and Utah to get to 16
It's possible the biggest brands left in the conference of champions, Oregon and Washington, will attempt to jump ship as well. The Big 10 previously indicated both programs have been 'vetted and approved' to join the conference, but that they were waiting so as not to be the bad guys.
With Colorado's departure, could the Big Ten make a move and land the Ducks and Huskies? And if not, could Yormark make another push to land these two massive brands, along with Utah, to get up to 16 schools? It would be silly to not at least look into it.
3. UConn Huskies
Although it's a little hard to imagine, it is possible the Pac-12 finds a way to keep Colorado's departure an isolated one, which would put the Big-12 on the hunt for another school to bring them up to an even 14 members.
The defending college basketball champion UConn Huskies are often mentioned in this conversation, as Yormark made it clear basketball is crucial to his vision for this conference going forward, as well as expansion toward both coasts.
Adding Coloado and UConn would certainly do that, and while UConn's football success is limited the brand recognition and basketball prowess would be a fantastic final piece for the conference.
4. Memphis Tigers
Memphis hasn't been brought up as often as they perhaps should in the conference realignment conversations. Located in a huge media footprint and with a very solid basketball program, the Tigers make sense geographically for the Big 12 even if the football product isn't going to make a massive difference.
The basketball would be another bonus, with a reunion of the Houston-Memphis rivalry and likely growth from Penny Hardaway's team thanks to the added revenue that comes with jumping to the Power-5 level.
5. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga has been in Big 12 rumors for many months, but interest seemed to taper off once UConn became a target. The lack of a football program certainly complicates things for the Zags, who are one of the most notable college basketball brands in the country.
Yormark has expressed interest in Gonzaga despite the lack of football, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him focus on Pac-12 schools and UConn before giving Gonzaga consideration - considering the complications a revenue split would entail.
Honorable Mention(s): Saint John's, Syracuse, SMU, San Diego State
Yormark has put himself in a position of real power, and there are plenty of options outside of the Pac-12 schools he could pursue. If the Pac-12 can't secure either SMU or San Diego State it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Big 12 give them a chance, while traditional east coast basketball powers Saint John's and Syracuse remain in the mix as well, especially in conjunction with UConn. | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-portland/oregon-ducks-show/5-expansion-options-for-big-12-conference-following-addition-of-colorado-buffaloes/535-2f6de154-63bb-443f-b110-c3539e2bbc18 | 2023-07-29T00:19:43 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-portland/oregon-ducks-show/5-expansion-options-for-big-12-conference-following-addition-of-colorado-buffaloes/535-2f6de154-63bb-443f-b110-c3539e2bbc18 |
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Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of beer brand Bud Light, announced Thursday that it would lay off several hundred workers as it attempts to recover from backlash to a sales campaign that included a transgender activist.
The company will shed roughly 350 employees, a spokesperson told The Washington Post, less than 2% of its 18,000-person U.S. workforce. The cuts will come from corporate functions and will not affect brewing, warehousing or sales staff.
“While we never take these decisions lightly, we want to ensure that our organization continues to be set for future long-term success,” Anheuser-Busch chief executive Brendan Whitworth said in a statement.
Bud Light had long reigned as the country’s most popular beer with its blue cans and buzzy ad campaigns. But it was dethroned by Mexican import Modelo in recent months, according to market research data from consulting firm Bump Williams.
Sales of Bud Light had sagged since March, when promotions featuring transgender TikTok producer and activist Dylan Mulvaney upset some conservatives and led to a boycott. Anheuser-Busch InBev distanced itself from the ads amid the uproar, leading some liberals to eschew the brew, too.
The company’s stock is down 11% since the end of March; the S&P 500 is up 10% over the same period.
Conservative boycotts over LGBTQ+ sales campaigns have dented other major brands. Target in June pulled Pride Month merchandise and promotional materials from certain store windows after threats against employees spurred by online disinformation campaigns. The retailer’s stock has fallen 14.5% in the past three months.
The boycotts have become a major emphasis among certain influencers playing up perceived culture war issues.
“We can’t boycott every woke company or even most of them,” Matt Walsh, anti-LGBTQ+ commentator for the right-wing Daily Wire, tweeted in April. “But we can pick one, it hardly matters which, and target it with a ruthless boycott campaign. Claim one scalp then move onto the next.”
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WASHINGTON — Morocco made its debut for the Women's World Cup on Monday with a match against Germany. It is one of eight teams making their first appearance at the tournament.
Viewers tuning into the match broadcasts may wonder why the country's abbreviation is listed as "MAR." The reason is actually pretty simple. While most of the scoreboard acronyms, also referred to as FIFA codes, come from the first three letters of a country's name in English, there are exceptions. Morocco is one of those exceptions.
The Arab team will face South Korea on Sunday, July 30 at 12:30 ET.
Why is Morocco 'MAR'?
While the country's English name is Morocco, it's known as Maroc in French.
According to a 2018 report from Slate, even though the official languages of the country are Arabic and Tamazight, French continues to have a powerful position there as a holdover from the colonial era.
Morocco isn't the only team in the Women's World Cup with a country code that differs from that English standard.
Other abbreviations that stand out in the tournament include Spain going by "ESP and South Korea referred to as "KOR."
Morocco’s debut game at the Women’s World Cup ended in a 6-0 loss to two-time champion Germany. The margin of defeat on Monday was the biggest so far at the tournament.
The national team’s Women's World Cup appearance comes less than a year after their male counterpart’s history making feat as the first African or Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals. | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/why-morocco-womens-world-cup-abbrieviation-is-mar/507-58d4c84b-a651-4256-b453-ca47280cf615 | 2023-07-29T00:19:49 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/why-morocco-womens-world-cup-abbrieviation-is-mar/507-58d4c84b-a651-4256-b453-ca47280cf615 |
Driver crashes into Hispanic Cultural Center Matthew Reisen / Journal Staff Writer Matthew Reisen Staff Writer Author linkedin Author twitter Author email Jul 28, 2023 Jul 28, 2023 Updated 12 min ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Albuquerque Fire Rescue responds to a fire after a vehicle crashed into the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Southwest Albuquerque on Friday. Chancey Bush / Journal Fire trucks stage, Friday, July 28, 2023, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque shortly after a car crashed into a building. Chancey Bush/ Journal Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A driver crashed into a building at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Friday afternoon in the Barelas neighborhood.Gilbert Gallegos, an Albuquerque police spokesman, said the crash sparked a fire in the building, which has been evacuated. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmw6 D2:5 @?6 A6CD@? E92E H2D :? E96 G69:4=6 92D 366? E2<6? E@ E96 9@DA:E2= :? 4C:E:42= 4@?5:E:@?]k^AmkAmp C6=62D6 7C@> p=3FBF6CBF6 u:C6 #6D4F6 D2:5 2 E@E2= @7 EH@ A6@A=6 H6C6 :?;FC65 :? E96 :?4:56?E 3FE :E 5:5 ?@E 8:G6 2?J>@C6 56E2:=D]k^Am We want to hear from you For general questions or concerns, email web@abqjournal.com Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags National Hispanic Cultural Center Matthew Reisen Staff Writer Author linkedin Author twitter Author email Follow Matthew Reisen Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Recommended for you
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Key inflation measures continued to cool and consumer spending picked up in June, adding to momentum in the economy ahead of the third quarter.
The personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.2% last month from May, Commerce Department data showed Friday. From a year ago, the measure that the Federal Reserve uses to track its 2% inflation goal increased 3% — the slowest pace in more than two years.
The so-called core PCE price index, which economists tend to see as a better gauge of inflation as it strips out the volatile food and energy components, also rose 0.2% from the prior month and was up 4.1% from June 2022.
Consumer spending, adjusted for inflation, increased 0.4% in June — the most since January.
Meanwhile, a quarterly measure of employment costs — also closely watched by the Fed — rose in the second quarter at the slowest pace in two years, according to separate government data out Friday.
While the annual inflation rate remains above the Fed’s target, the sharp slowdown in price and wage growth over the past year adds to hopes that the central bank can tame inflation without causing an economic downturn.
A growing number of economists are rethinking their recession calls in the near-term or even growing confident that the U.S. can skirt one altogether. As inflation cools, a resilient labor market is underpinning the economy.
After the Fed raised interest rates on Wednesday to the highest level in more than two decades, Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank’s tightening campaign may be close to an end. Policymakers will have access to multiple economic reports before their next meeting in September.
Another source of good news in the report was in a closely watched measure of services costs closely watched by Fed officials. The gauge that tracks services inflation excluding housing and energy rose 0.2% in June for a second month, according to Bloomberg calculations. The figure was up 4.1% from a year ago, the smallest advance since mid-2022.
A robust labor market continues to offer Americans the power to spend despite tighter financial conditions and still-rising prices. Wage gains have started to outpace inflation, easing the burden of higher costs.
On an inflation-adjusted basis, outlays for goods increased 0.9% — the largest advance since the start of the year and reflecting stronger demand for new trucks. Services spending ticked up 0.1%.
Real disposable income, the main support to consumer spending, rose 0.2%. Wages and salaries, unadjusted for price changes, increased 0.6% in the biggest advance since the start of the year. The saving rate fell to 4.3%.
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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday proposed to hike fuel economy standards by 2032 to a fleet-wide average of 58 miles per gallon as it seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce fuel use.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposal, which covers the 2027 through 2032 model years, would boost Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements by 2% per year for passenger cars and 4% per year for light trucks.
The agency is also proposing new fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans for 2030-2035 rising 10% per year.
NHTSA in 2022 finalized rules for 2024-2026 requiring a fleet average of 49 mpg by 2026. The rules boosted efficiency requirements by 8% in 2024 and 2025 and 10% in 2026.
The agency’s new proposal would save 2032 vehicle owners about $1,043 per vehicle in lifetime fuel costs, while increasing average vehicle costs by $932.
NHTSA says the rule “will encourage manufacturers producing (internal combustion engine) vehicles during the standard-setting timeframe to achieve significant fuel economy, improve energy security, and reduce harmful pollution by a large amount.”
CAFE requirements are not as stringent as an Environmental Protection Agency proposal in April to cut vehicle tailpipe emissions. NHTSA is barred by law from considering electric vehicles fuel economy in setting standards.
The EPA said its proposed 2027-2032 standards would cut emissions by 56%, or 13% annual average pollution cuts and result in 67% of new vehicles in 2032 being electric.
NHTSA estimates its proposal would cut gasoline consumption by 88 billion gallons through 2050.
NHTSA wants comment on five alternatives, including not hiking requirements to raising them annually by 6% for cars and 8% for light trucks. The agency said its preferred alternative “comes at a cost we believe the market can bear without creating consumer acceptance or sales issues.”
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen and others, asked EPA to soften its emissions proposal saying it is “neither reasonable nor achievable,” while Tesla said EPA should make it tougher. The alliance Friday said it was reviewing NHTSA’s proposal. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/us-proposes-to-hike-vehicle-fuel-economy-standards-to-58-mpg-by-2032/article_34bfd6e7-1ea7-5b01-b3cb-bcda36e79063.html | 2023-07-29T00:19:57 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/business/us-proposes-to-hike-vehicle-fuel-economy-standards-to-58-mpg-by-2032/article_34bfd6e7-1ea7-5b01-b3cb-bcda36e79063.html |
Mexico to set up center for third-country migrants and U.S. will take referrals for possible refuge
Jul 28, 2023, 4:26 PM
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. government announced Friday it will take referrals of Haitian, Cuban, Venezuelan and Nicaraguan citizens from Mexico for possible resettlement as refugees in the United States.
Mexico announced earlier this week it will set up a service center offering jobs and resettlement for people from those four countries. It said the center will be on the southern border with Guatemala, but did not specify where or when it would open.
When the U.S. government began requiring asylum seekers to apply on line or from their home countries, many of them had already begun the journey to the U.S. border and wound up up stuck in Mexico. The Mexican center is meant to serve those people.
“We are announcing our full support for an international multipurpose space that the Government of Mexico plans to establish in southern Mexico to offer new refugee and labor options for the most vulnerable people who are currently in Mexico,” said
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the United States is supporting Mexico’s new center and will “accept refugee resettlement referrals from qualified individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who are already in Mexico.”
He gave no details on how the referrals would work or how many would be accepted.
The U.S. has a new policy to grant parole for two years to up to 30,000 people a month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela if they apply online with a financial sponsor and arrive at an airport. It was not clear whether referrals accepted from Mexico would have to have a financial sponsor.
On Wednesday, Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department said in a statement that the new center “would provide refugee services, and at the same employment options, to connect migrants with the big projects being built in the south southeast.”
Mexico is building a tourist train line, a string of industrial parks, an oil refinery and other projects in the area.
Mexico also has been pressing Washington to help finance two Mexican programs that it is seeking to expand to Central America. One pays farmers to plant and care for trees and the other is a system of youth job training and apprenticeships.
Mexico said Wednesday the U.S. has agreed to contribute $40 million to that effort in El Salvador, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, Cuba and Ecuador.
The U.S. government has physically blocked migrants from claiming asylum at land crossings with Mexico unless they have an appointment through the CBP One app. | https://mynorthwest.com/3914579/mexico-to-set-up-center-for-third-country-migrants-and-u-s-will-take-referrals-for-possible-refuge/ | 2023-07-29T00:19:57 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3914579/mexico-to-set-up-center-for-third-country-migrants-and-u-s-will-take-referrals-for-possible-refuge/ |
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Source: Hoover Police Department The Alabama woman who admitted staging her own alleged kidnapping in a two-day disappearance that attracted national media attention is facing criminal charges of two misdemeanors, according to a new report. Carlee Russell, who earlier this month called 911 to report that there was an unaccompanied toddler walking alongside a busy interstate highway in the city of Hoover, has been “charged” with “falsely reporting an incident and “making a false statement to police,” AL.com public safety reporter Carol Robinson tweeted on Friday afternoon. “Her decisions that night created panic and alarm for the citizens of our city and even across the nation as the concern grew that a kidnapper was on the loose using a small child as bait,” Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said about Russell at a news conference on Friday. Video footage posted to social media showed Russell, 25, leaving her attorney’s office on Friday morning. The latest developments came days after Russell’s lawyer said in a statement that she was never kidnapped. AL.com previously reported that Russell could face up to a year behind bars or a year of labor in the county if she is convicted of the offenses. She is also facing a $6,000 fine. “Under state law, one is guilty of the Class A misdemeanor of false reporting to law enforcement authorities if he or she ‘knowingly makes a false report or causes the transmission of a false report to law enforcement authorities of a crime,’” AL.com wrote. “Under another section of Alabama law, a person commits the crime of falsely reporting an incident if ‘he or she initiates or circulates a false report or warning of an alleged occurrence.’” On Monday, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis during a press conference read a statement from Russell’s attorney admitting to the kidnapping hoax: Dear Chief Derzis, my client has given me permission to make the following statement on her behalf: There was no kidnapping on July 13, 2023. My client did not see a baby on the side of the road. My client did not leave the Hoover area when she was identified as a missing person. My client did not have any help in this incident, but this was a single act done by herself,’’ Anthony wrote. “My client was not with anyone or at any hotel during the time she was missing. In the statement, Russell’s attorney said his client wished to issue a public apology and planned to “address her issues.” My client apologizes for her actions to the community, the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies, as well as to her friends and family. We ask for your prayers for Carlee as she addresses her issues and intends to move understanding that she made a mistake. Carlee again asks for your forgiveness and prayers. What happened to Carlee Russell? On July 13, Russell disappeared after calling 911 to report a missing toddler walking along Interstate 459. She was driving in Hoover, a city just a few miles south of Birmingham. According to the police, Russell called a family member after she reported the lone toddler, but when she went to check on the missing child, she lost contact with her family member. According to a report issued by the Hoover Police, Russell let out a scream before the call dropped. Officers arrived at the scene to find her vehicle with all of her belongings inside, but Russell and the child were nowhere to be found. Before the incident, police said they did not receive any reports about a missing child, let alone one wandering along the interstate. Miraculously, on July 15, authorities were notified that Russell had returned to her parents’ home on foot. She was taken to a local hospital for an evaluation, treated and released. Russell’s mother Talitha Robinson-Russell and her father Carlos Russell spoke briefly to NBC News about what happened when their daughter returned home. “We tried to hug her as best we could, but I had to stand back because she was not in a good state,” Talitha said as tears began to well up in her eyes. Talitha said they could not share specifics about what happened to their daughter due to the ongoing investigation, but they do believe Carlee’s “abductor” is still at large. She also mentioned that the 25-year-old had to “fight for her life” to break free from her kidnapper. “There were moments when she physically had to fight for her life and there were moments where she had to mentally fight for her life,” the matriarch added. Carlee is healing from her traumatic kidnapping day by day, but her father Carlos said she’s currently struggling with “bad dreams” and “moments where some things make her cringe, afraid,” including loud noises. “Just different things that trigger,” Carlos added. “She’s having to deal with the trauma of people just making completely false allegations about her,” Talitha added. “Carlee has given detectives her statement so that they can continue to pursue her abductor.” Days later, Hoover Police held a press conference where authorities presented some surprising facts, including a report that prior to her alleged abduction, Russell used her phone to search for information about Amber Alerts, one-way bus tickets and Taken, the blockbuster film starring Liam Neeson about a pair of women that are kidnapped by human traffickers. In the early morning hours of the day Russell was reported missing, a search on her phone was performed for the term “how to take money from a register without being caught.” Derzis suggested Russell stole a bathrobe and other items belonging to her employer in the hours before she was reported missing. Russell also picked up food she ordered from a Greek restaurant, bought snacks from a Target store and stayed in the parking lot there until she drove to the highway where she reported the unaccompanied toddler, Derzis said. However, when officers arrived at the side of Interstate 459 South, they only saw Russell’s car idling with one door open and her phone, watch and purse still inside. While the Greek food was also still there, the snacks and the bathrobe were not, Derzis said. Derzis told reporters that Russell claimed she was kidnapped by a white man with orange hair, forced over a fence and into an 18-wheeler truck, where she was blindfolded but not bound and could hear the sounds of a baby and a woman’s voice. Derzis said Russell also told police that she was able to flee before being captured again. No physical or sexual contact was alleged, Derzis said. But Russell told police that when she was placed into another vehicle, she was able to escape by running through the woods until she emerged near her parents’ home. Derzis said he noticed Russell has a small cut on her lip, a torn shirt and $107 in her right sock. After the bombshell revelations were made, Russell’s boyfriend deleted a post on his Instagram that went viral in part because how he described her condition as being physically dire. Thomar Latrell Simmons’ post claimed Russell “was literally fighting for her life for 48 hours” and she was not “physically & mentally stable” as a result of her ordeal with “her kidnapper.” One day later, Simmons said on Instagram that he was “disgusted” by Russell’s kidnapping hoax. This is a developing story that will be updated as additional information becomes available. SEE ALSO: Carlee Russell’s Boyfriend Deletes IG Post About ‘Her Kidnapper’ After Cops Say There’s No Evidence Of One Search History In Carlee Russell’s Phone Revealed Amid Investigation Into Disappearance The post Carlee Russell ‘Booked’ In Alabama Jail After Faking Own Kidnapping: Report appeared first on NewsOne. 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ATLANTA — Authorities in Alabama said Friday they filed criminal charges against a woman who confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnapped after stopping to check on a toddler she saw walking on the side of the interstate.
Carlee Russell was charged with false reporting to law enforcement and falsely reporting an incident, both misdemeanors that carry up to a year in jail, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said. Russell turned herself into jail Friday and was released on bond, he said.
“Her decisions that night created panic and alarm for citizens of our city and even across the nation as concern grew that a kidnapper was on the loose using a small child as bait,” he said. “Numerous law enforcement agencies, both local and federal, began working tireless not only to bring Carlee home to her family but locate a kidnapper that we now know never existed. Many private citizens volunteered their time and energy in looking for a potential kidnapping victim that we know now was never in any danger.”
Derzis said he was frustrated that Russell was only being charged with two misdemeanors despite the panic and disruption she caused, but he said the law did not allow for enhanced charges.
Russell, 25, disappeared after calling 911 on July 13 to report a toddler wandering beside a stretch of interstate. She returned home two days later and told police she had been abducted and forced into a vehicle.
Her disappearance became a national news story. Images of the missing woman were shared broadly on social media.
“We don’t see this as a victimless crime,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said at Friday’s news conference. “There are significant hours spent, resources expended as a result of this investigation.”
Marshall’s office was asked to handle the prosecution because of the attention the case has received, Derzis said. Marshall said he intends to “fully prosecute” Russell and said his office will monitor the police investigation to see whether additional charges are warranted.
Russell, through her attorney, Emory Anthony, acknowledged earlier that she made the story up. In a statement read by police on Monday, Anthony said Russell was not kidnapped, did not see a baby on the side of the road, did not leave the city and acted alone. He said Russell apologized and he asked for prayers and forgiveness as she “addresses her issues and attempts to move forward, understanding that she made a mistake in this matter.”
A message left Friday at Anthony’s office was not immediately returned.
Russell told detectives she was taken by a man who came out of the trees when she stopped to check on the child, put her in a car and an 18-wheel truck, blindfolded her and held her at a home where a woman fed her cheese crackers, authorities said at a news conference last week. At some point, Russell said she was put in a vehicle again but managed to escape and run through the woods to her neighborhood.
“This story opened wounds for families whose loved ones really were victims of kidnappings,” Derzis said.
He said police have not determined where Russell went during the 49 hours she was missing. They plan to talk to the attorney general’s office about recovering some of the money spent on the investigation. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/28/authorities-charge-alabama-woman-who-acknowledged-fabricating-story-about-kidnapping-toddler/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:04 | 0 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/28/authorities-charge-alabama-woman-who-acknowledged-fabricating-story-about-kidnapping-toddler/ |
In January of 2022, detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit began investigating disparities in numerous transactions at Public Tag Agencies (PTA) and Auto Title Companies (ATC) across the state. Over the course of the investigation, detectives identified 34 suspects who were found to have collectively transacted 180 vehicles using altered or fraudulent documents. The suspects used the altered or fraudulent documents to undervalue the vehicle’s actual cost to avoid taxes. Detectives also learned that some of these vehicles, previously reported stolen, were located in the civilian market with their identifiers altered or concealed. The total value of vehicles involved in this investigation is currently estimated at over $9.8 million. The total estimated amount of tax fraud is over $300,000.
As detectives continued their investigation, it was learned that these individuals were working together as a criminal organization. Through their actions, the involved parties worked individually and collectively to commit acts of fraud and theft within the State of Louisiana for monetary gain. Louisiana State Police has obtained full extradition arrest warrants for 18 suspects still at large (See attached graphic for suspects still at large). The following 16 individuals have been arrested for the charges of Forgery, Filing False Public Records, and Felony Theft:
- 35-year-old Errean Centeno of Covington, LA
- 35-year-old Tashia Hubbard of Willis, TX
- 30-year-old Willie Tolbert of Cleveland, TX
- 46-year-old Kenneth Redding of Houston, TX
- 33-year-old Leigha Garner of Conroe, TX
- 31-year-old Alaric Cowart of Houston, TX
- 56-year-old Raynaldo Hernandez III of Houston, TX
- 34-year-old Samuel Thompson of Conroe, TX
- 20-year-old Angel Gamino of Houston, TX
- 40-year-old Maria Cantu of Houston, TX
- 26-year-old Shawn Carden of Humble, TX
- 31-year-old Amber Archer of Belleview, FL
- 39-year-old Tabatha McMullan of Houston, TX
- 27-year-old Joshua Gipson of Humble, TX
- 34-year-old Jacquez Evans of Corpus Christi, TX
- 25-year-old Jacob Hurtado of Humble, TX
Investigations, especially at this scale, take time and a coordinated team effort. The Louisiana State Police would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance throughout this investigation; Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, Louisiana Department of Revenue, National Insurance Crime Bureau, Houston Police Department (TX), Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (TX), and numerous other local law enforcement agencies. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Louisiana State Police – Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit (Breaux Bridge Field Office) at (337) 332-8080 or via email at LSP.Insurance.Fraud.Unit@la.gov. This investigation is still on-going and additional charges for all involved parties may be forthcoming. | https://bossierpress.com/auto-theft-investigation-leads-to-16-arrests-18-suspects-still-wanted/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:07 | 1 | https://bossierpress.com/auto-theft-investigation-leads-to-16-arrests-18-suspects-still-wanted/ |
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Veteran Lance Lynn helped the Chicago White Sox to the playoffs in 2021
He’ll look to aid the Los Angeles Dodgers after the Sox reportedly traded the right-hander Friday.
Joining him in Los Angeles will be reliever Joe Kelly, who previously won World Series titles with the Dodgers and Boston Red Sox.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale was the first to report the trade news.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Sox will receive Double A right-handed starter Nick Nastrini, Double A right-handed reliever Jordan Leasure and veteran outfielder Trayce Thompson, whose big-league career began with the Sox in 2015.
Lynn has one of the highest ERAs in baseball among qualified pitchers this season at 6.47. But he’s also among the major league leaders in strikeouts (144) and innings (119 2/3).
Sox manager Pedro Grifol spoke about Lynn’s importance before Wednesday’s game.
“His steadiness. How he understands the role that he’s got in being the veteran guy in a rotation,” Grifol said. “He understands the leadership part of it that he’s had to take on with younger starters. It means a lot to any ballclub.
“Him taking the ball every five days and never complaining about anything and giving you 100 pitches plus? It means the world to any team and to any manager knowing that this guy’s going to go out there — whether he gives up three in the first or none in the first or five in the first — he’s going to be pitching in the seventh inning. There’s a lot of value to Lance Lynn.”
The Sox acquired Lynn in a trade in December 2020. He played a major role in the Sox winning their first division title since 2008, going 11-6 in 2021 with a 2.69 ERA. He fell five innings short of leading the American League in ERA.
Lynn made the AL All-Star team and placed third in the AL Cy Young Award voting.
He was limited to 21 starts in 2022, missing the first two-plus months of the season because of a knee injury suffered in spring training.
Lynn started slowly last season, going 1-3 with a 7.50 ERA in his seven starts before the All-Star break and turned it on in the second half, going 7-4 with a 2.52 ERA in his 14 starts after the break. This year, he’s been hurt by home runs (28).
Kelly, who went on the IL July 5 with right elbow inflammation, has a 4.97 ERA, one save, 11 holds and 41 strikeouts in 31 appearances this season.
His best stretch started at the end of April when he compiled a 10-game scoreless streak from April 30-May 23.
Kelly signed a two-year deal with the Sox before the 2022 season, and went 2-7 with a 5.54 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 72 appearances.
His stint with the team was delayed when he began 2022 on the IL with a right biceps nerve injury. He made 43 appearances last season.
He’s had two trips to the IL this season — a right groin strain April 9-24 and the elbow inflammation. He was reinstated from the IL on July 22.
Lynn and Kelly both will provide the Dodgers with plenty of big-game postseason experience: Lynn has pitched in 27 postseason games and Kelly has appeared in 40.
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Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune
At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, representatives from Northpoint Community Church (NCC) made one of their last drop-offs of uniform donations at Central Park Elementary School in Bossier City.
“This has been such a blessing for our students and for our families. It helps meet a need that, especially in our school, has been very evident and very prominent since covid. For North point to come in and love on our community like that, it’s a huge blessing. We’re so grateful for them,” said Vicki Younger, Principal of Central Park Elementary School.
NCC has donated a total of 2,613 school uniforms and various school supplies to nine schools and the district’s homeless program for students most in need.
Clarrissa Stephens, NCC’s connections pastor, says “We have a mission of restoring dignity to students one uniform at a time and making teachers heroes. 11 years ago, we started giving away uniforms because we found out there was a need for uniforms in our Bossier Title 1 schools. And then after covid, we started partnering with schools individually. So now we serve 10 Title 1 schools in Bossier Parish.
The schools receiving uniform donations from Northpoint Community Church are: Plantation Park Elementary, Bossier Elementary, Waller Elementary, Meadowview Elementary, R.V. Kerr Elementary, Apollo Elementary, Rusheon Middle and Bossier High.
And NCC’s generosity does not stop there, as the church will make another donation in October of 2023. With the upcoming donation, NCC will deliver sweatshirts, coats and pants to Rusheon MIddle School and Greenacres Middle School. | https://bossierpress.com/bossier-city-church-donates-school-supplies-to-local-schools/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:13 | 0 | https://bossierpress.com/bossier-city-church-donates-school-supplies-to-local-schools/ |
BMW Tupac Shakur was shot in is selling for $1.75 million
LAS VEGAS (CNN) - The BMW Tupac Shakur was riding in when he was shot is up for sale.
Shakur was gunned down on Sept. 7, 1996, while he was a passenger in the vehicle after leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas.
Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight was driving the leased vehicle at the time of the murder.
Now, Celebrity Cars in Las Vegas is selling the 1996 BMW for $1.75 million.
According to Celebrity Cars General Manager Ryan Hamilton, the vehicle has been fixed since the shooting and sold to the public multiple times, likely without those owners knowing its history.
That was until about four years ago, when a collector realized it was the vehicle Shakur was in after finding a hidden compartment on the side of the door.
The compartment was likely used to store a gun, Hamilton said.
Last week, Las Vegas police served a search warrant at an area home belonging to Duane Davis, the uncle of Orlando Anderson – the man police believe killed the rapper.
Police said they are planning to test firearm cartridges that were seized from the home.
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