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BOISE — Two bats found in Valley County and Boise County respectively have tested positive for rabies, making it the first rabid bat discoveries in those counties this year, according to a Central District Health news release.
The first bat tested positive July 21 and was found by a vaccinated dog inside a cabin in McCall.
None of the people staying in the cabin touched the bat and they found it before sleeping in the cabin. The rabid bat in Boise County tested positive July 25 and was found inside a residence.
In Idaho, bats are the natural reservoir for rabies. Bites are considered the primary way rabies is transmitted. Waking up in a room with a bat, without having a clear idea of the bat’s behavior during the night, can also put people and pets at risk for rabies infection.
“Rabies is a fatal viral illness in people and animals if proper medical management isn’t sought early after an exposure to a rabid animal,” said Leslie Tengelsen, state public health veterinarian.
“People should call their healthcare providers promptly if they believe they have been bitten or scratched by a bat to discuss the need for post-exposure shots, which are extremely effective at preventing rabies. People can contact their veterinarians to discuss ways to protect animals.”
Without timely medical treatment, rabies infection is 100% fatal in people and animals. In Idaho, rabid bats are typically reported between March and November, according to the release.
These are the second and third bats this year to test positive for rabies in Idaho. The first one was reported in Ada County on July 12. Last year, 27 bats tested positive for rabies in Idaho; one of those was found within Valley County and one in Boise County.
The release advises parents to talk to their children about not touching wild animals. Pets should be vaccinated against rabies to protect them in case they interact with a rabid bat or other wild animals.
Because rabies is a life-threatening disease, medical advice must be sought promptly if a bat comes into contact with humans or animals. Medical therapy given to people soon after a possible rabies exposure is extremely effective in preventing rabies.
Take the following precautions for yourself and pets:
Do not touch a bat with your bare hands;
If you have had an encounter with a bat, seek medical attention;
If you come in contact with a bat, save the bat in a container without touching it and contact your district health department to arrange testing for rabies. Whenever possible, the bat should be tested to rule out an exposure to rabies;
Always vaccinate your pets for rabies, including horses. Pets may encounter bats outdoors or in the home; and
Bat-proof your home or cabin by plugging all holes in the siding and maintaining tight fitting screens on windows.
For more information on bats and rabies, visit cdc.gov/rabies. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare tracks the number of rabid bats in Idaho online. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/bats-in-valley-and-boise-counties-test-positive-for-rabies/article_bae3f340-2d7e-11ee-ab2f-b37217366034.html | 2023-07-29T00:20:14 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/bats-in-valley-and-boise-counties-test-positive-for-rabies/article_bae3f340-2d7e-11ee-ab2f-b37217366034.html |
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.
At least 16 states have effectively changed their laws to allow Tesla and other direct-to-consumer manufacturers to sell there, said Jeff Aiosa, executive director of the Connecticut dealers association. He doesn’t foresee Connecticut changing its law, noting that 32 “original equipment manufacturers,” a list that includes major car companies like Toyota and Ford, currently abide by it.
“It’s not fair to have an unlevel playing field when all the other manufacturers abide by the state franchise laws and Tesla wants this exception to go around the law,” he said. “I would suggest their pivoting to the sovereign nation is representative of them not wanting to abide by the law.”
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://www.seattletimes.com/business/automaker-tesla-is-opening-more-showrooms-on-tribal-lands-to-avoid-state-laws-barring-direct-sales/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-29T00:20:14 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/automaker-tesla-is-opening-more-showrooms-on-tribal-lands-to-avoid-state-laws-barring-direct-sales/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Biden openly acknowledges 7th grandchild, the daughter of son Hunter and an Arkansas woman
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018.
“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,” Biden said in a statement. It was his first acknowledgement of the child.
“This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter,” he said. “Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.”
Hunter Biden’s paternity was established by DNA testing after Roberts sued for child support, and the two parties recently resolved outstanding child support issues. The president’s son wrote about his encounter with Roberts in his 2021 memoir, saying it came while he was deep in addiction to alcohol and drugs, including crack cocaine.
“I had no recollection of our encounter,” he wrote. “That’s how little connection I had with anyone. I was a mess, but a mess I’ve taken responsibility for.”
An attorney for Roberts did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The president, who has made a commitment to family central to his public persona, has faced increasing criticism from political rivals and pundits for failing to acknowledge the granddaughter. According to a person familiar with the matter, he was taking the cue from his son while the legal proceedings played out. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private matters.
Hunter Biden has four other children, including a son, Beau, born by his wife Melissa Cohen in 2020. He was named after the president’s late son who died of cancer in 2015, leaving behind two children.
Biden’s grandchildren have played a distinctive role in his presidency, often accompanying the president or first lady on trips and making regular visits to the White House. The president has also credited his grandchildren with persuading him to challenge then-President Donald Trump for the White House in 2020.
Biden’s statement was first reported by People Magazine.
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Gone are the days of settling for a limited selection of preselected finishes. In this piece, we’ll delve into a world of wood furniture customization. Prepare to be amazed as we explore the endless possibilities of customizing drawer pulls, drawer faces and even legs, allowing you to create a truly bespoke piece that perfectly aligns with your style and preferences.
Whether you crave a traditional woodgrain look or a vibrant pop of color, join us on this inspiring journey as we unlock the limitless potential of wood furniture customization.
Why customize?
First and foremost, customization allows you to infuse your unique personality and style into your home decor. By selecting the wood finishes and details that resonate with you, customization also grants you the opportunity to address specific functional needs, ensuring that your furniture is tailored to your lifestyle. Whether it’s adding extra drawers, modifying dimensions or incorporating special features, you have the freedom to design a piece that perfectly suits your requirements.
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While CR Laine makes upholstered furniture, with frames that feature exposed wood, they provide wood customization options, including the ability to choose from a number of finished and any Benjamin Moore paint color to create the perfect frame for your furniture!
While these customizations may require slightly longer lead times, the result is a piece of furniture that is truly tailored to your taste and preferences. Don’t settle for generic pieces when you can have furniture that speaks to your style.
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Whether you seek to infuse your style, address specific functional needs or support local artisans, the options are limitless. By collaborating with talented designers and exploring the offerings of exceptional vendors, you can create furniture that tells your story and reflects your individuality. Embrace the journey of customization and witness the remarkable transformation as your dream furniture becomes a reality.
Adapted from nellhills.com. Katie Laughridge is the owner of Kansas City interior design destination Nell Hill's. For more information, contact Katie at info@nellhills.com. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/homes/style-at-home-exploring-wood-furniture-customization/article_adfcf559-92bc-523e-8dcd-6a5cecb313cb.html | 2023-07-29T00:20:16 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/homes/style-at-home-exploring-wood-furniture-customization/article_adfcf559-92bc-523e-8dcd-6a5cecb313cb.html |
WASHINGTON — 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, which the paper said took place in New York in early July, was published Friday.
Democrats last week pushed Supreme Court ethics legislation through a Senate committee, though the bill’s prospects in the full Senate are dim.
All federal judges other than the justices already adhere to an ethics code that was developed by the federal judiciary. But the Supreme Court’s unique status — it’s the only federal court created by the Constitution — puts it outside the reach of those standards that apply to other federal jurists.
Democrats first sought to address that 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 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://www.twincities.com/2023/07/28/justice-alito-says-congress-lacks-the-power-to-impose-an-ethics-code-on-the-supreme-court/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:16 | 1 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/28/justice-alito-says-congress-lacks-the-power-to-impose-an-ethics-code-on-the-supreme-court/ |
Bossier Federal Credit Union proudly concludes our Food Drive Competition, held
throughout June and July, to support the Bossier Sheriff’s Food Pantry. Bossier FCU employees rallied together with a commitment to give back to the community by collecting various food items, aiming to replenish the food supplies for those in need.
The local branches of Bossier Federal Credit Union competed enthusiastically to collect essential non- perishable food items to help alleviate food insecurity within our parish. The response from our employees was wonderful! Bossier Federal Credit Union employees collected over 1,700 items and 3,000 pounds of food.
The hot summer season is a time where food pantries tend to experience a decrease in donations. So, with that said, Bossier FCU wanted to help the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Food Pantry restock their shelves and boxes for distribution to the local area. This not only served as a means to secure essential resources for the community, but a reminder of the importance of unity and compassion when people come together for a common purpose.
For more information on the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, please visit https://www.bossiersheriff.com/.
For more information on Bossier Federal Credit Union’s commitment to community support, please visit Community – Bossier Federal Credit Union (bossierfcu.org) . | https://bossierpress.com/bossier-federal-credit-union-employees-collect-and-donate-items-to-the-bossier-parish-sheriffs-food-pantry/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:19 | 1 | https://bossierpress.com/bossier-federal-credit-union-employees-collect-and-donate-items-to-the-bossier-parish-sheriffs-food-pantry/ |
A Twin Fall man has been booked into the Ada County Jail on first degree murder charges
Boise Police arrested Brower early Thursday morning and are investigating the case
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A Twin Fall man has been booked into the Ada County Jail on first degree murder charges.
Dallas Brower, 27, of Twin Falls was arrested on Thursday, July 27, in connection to the stabbing death of another man near the Boise Airport.
According to a release from the Boise Police Department, law enforcement responded to a stabbing in the area of S. Production Avenue, which is north of Gowen Road.
Evidence indicates that Brower and two adult males were parked in the area and became involved in an altercation.
Brower, who police believe was armed with a knife, and one of the other male subjects exited the vehicle, while the third male subject attempted to drive away.
According to Boise Police, the third male subject exited the vehicle and ran to locate help. Once police were dispatched to the area, officers located Brower walking down a nearby road and took him into custody.
Officers then located the victim deceased with apparent stab wounds.
Brower has been charged with Felony First Degree Murder perpetrated by Poison, Torture, Vengeance, Extortion, or Sadistic Inclinations.
This case is under investigation by the Boise Police Department.
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The man who was shot and killed by Boise police has been identified.
Macey Juker, 28, of Boise, died of multiple gunshot wounds, the Ada County Coroner's Office announced Friday. Juker exchanged in gunfire with police Wednesday night in the 700 block of North 20th Street in Boise's North End, according to a BPD news release. Police were dispatched to the location after receiving reports of "a situation involving an armed subject," and, after hearing shots fired, exchanged in gunfire with Juker.
In an update published Friday afternoon, Boise police said officers responded to reports of an active shooting in the North End neighborhood, and as they tried to take Juker into custody, "the suspect fired at them resulting in six officers returning fire."
In the update, Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar said Juker was firing a rifle in the neighborhood and toward police officers.
“We are seeing an increase in the frequency with which our officers are encountering people willing to use force and weapons against our officers. Officers Wednesday night encountered a subject firing a rifle in a neighborhood and when they tried to stop him, he turned the rifle on them," Winegar said. "All too often our officers are put in situations where they have to risk their lives and courageously make decisions to protect the community. This was a difficult situation for our officers, and understandably a scary and traumatic experience for those who live in the area. Our condolences go out to Mr. Juker’s loved ones.”
It was the fifth officer-involved shooting in Boise this year, KTVB reported and a Boise Police Department spokesperson confirmed, surpassing last year's total of three. The five police shootings this year match 2021 and 2016 for an eight-year high, according to data the BDP spokesperson provided.
Three people have died in police shootings this year: Juker, Payton Wasson (June 24) and Eli Nash (Jan. 23).
Nash, Wasson and Juker presented weapons before they were shot, according to BPD reports.
"(Resolving situations) peacefully is always (the) goal," Winegar told KTVB. "Unfortunately, there are times like this when there is very little other choice. When you are fired upon with gunfire or you're assaulted with weapons, these incidents become a deadly-force encounter. It's happening all too frequently in our community."
No officers were injured during Wednesday's incident, which is being investigated by the Critical Incident Task Force led by Garden City police. The names of the officers involved will be released at a later date. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-police-man-killed-in-police-shooting-fired-rifle-toward-officers/article_bc4dc5de-2d66-11ee-9286-97f9e59a9f10.html | 2023-07-29T00:20:20 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-police-man-killed-in-police-shooting-fired-rifle-toward-officers/article_bc4dc5de-2d66-11ee-9286-97f9e59a9f10.html |
U.S. lenders should review plans for their funding needs to make sure they have access to a range of liquidity sources during times of stress, according to top banking regulators.
Banks should maintain “actionable” contingency plans and focus on liquidity risk management, agencies including the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday in an addendum to a joint statement. The issue was spotlighted by the collapses of several lenders, including Silicon Valley Bank, earlier this year.
“The events of the first half of 2023 have further underscored the importance of liquidity risk management and contingency funding planning,” the regulators said. “As seen in these events, the level and speed of deposit outflows at a few firms was unprecedented and contributed to acute liquidity and funding strain at those institutions.”
The agencies encouraged lenders to incorporate the Fed’s discount window as part of their contingency funding plans.
A few Fed officials recently have said that banks should be prepared to access the discount window if needed. Chair Jerome Powell, in a news conference Wednesday after the central bank’s July monetary policy meeting, said the bank turmoil showed that the emergency facility can be “clunky” to use.
“So, why not be in a situation where you’re just much more ready in case you need to access the discount window?” Powell said.
Banks borrowed a record $152.85 billion from the discount window during the week that SVB failed in March. Significant backstop borrowing continued through April, but has since subsided as banking sector stress waned. The prior all-time high was $111 billion reached during the 2008 financial crisis.
Some banks are reluctant to turn to the discount window for fear they will be stigmatized. The Fed publicly releases borrower names two years after they use the facility.
The speed of deposit runs at SVB and other lenders, with billions of dollars flowing out of accounts in a single day, has led policymakers to call for increased bank access to the discount window. Fed member institutions need to first sign up for the facility, a process that can take some time, and need to pledge eligible collateral in order to borrow funds.
“I believe every bank should be fully prepared to borrow from the Federal Reserve’s discount window and to test its use regularly, including moving collateral between the Fed and the FHLBs,” Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said in a May speech, referring to the Federal Home Loan Banks. “It’s a sign your bank is strong, manages risk well and is fully prepared to serve your customers’ needs.”
The Fed in April unveiled a 102-page assessment of its oversight of Silicon Valley Bank. It said weakness in SVB’s “preparedness for a contingent liquidity event” might have contributed to the bank’s inability to access contingency funding sources when it was needed. The review also found that the bank hadn’t arranged for enough access to repo funding and hadn’t signed up for the Fed’s Standing Repurchase Agreement Facility.
“While contingent funding may not have been able to prevent the failure of the bank after the historic run on the bank, the lack of preparedness may have contributed to how quickly it failed,” the Fed wrote.
In a speech in May, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said another review was needed — this time by an independent third party.
Bowman said it should cover a longer time period and more topics, such as any operational issues with discount window lending, Fedwire services and transfer of collateral from the Federal Home Loan Banks. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/federal-reserve-fdic-tell-banks-to-step-up-contingency-funding-plans/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-29T00:20:20 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/federal-reserve-fdic-tell-banks-to-step-up-contingency-funding-plans/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
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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Gov. Chris Sununu has asked for federal emergency aid to New Hampshire to relieve roughly $3.1 million in damage from severe winter weather and flooding on April 30 and May 1.
The governor's letter Friday to President Joe Biden requested that a major disaster be declared for New Hampshire as well as a designation for federal hazard mitigation grants.
The two-day temperature plunge and storm caused significant crop, infrastructure and property destruction across the state, especially in Carroll County, which experienced the worst flooding.
Initial damage assessments that began May 30 included Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford and Sullivan counties, with a focus on Belknap, Carroll and Merrimack, where the damage was most costly and widespread.
Across the state, eligible damages tallied for parks and recreation, roads and bridges and emergency protective measures came to roughly $2.13 million.
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation reported over $100,000 in damages to federal highways.
The communities with the highest per capita (estimated cost per resident) impact in Carroll County were Ossipee ($271.78), Eaton ($65.79), Madison/Village District of Edelweiss ($63.10) and Tamworth ($40.26). In Belknap County, Barnstead ($30.70) and New Hampton ($19.29) had the highest per capita impacts. The Merrimack County towns with the highest per capita impact were Hill ($48.84), Danbury ($21.04) and Wilmot ($18.13).
According to investigators' findings in May, almost all roads in the Town of Ossipee were damaged -- seven significantly. The destruction ranged from culverts to full road washouts. At the conclusion of the preliminary assessment, the Town of Ossipee experienced $1.19 million in damages over the two-day period.
The state has also submitted a disaster declaration for eight counties resulting from a severe winter storm March 13-15, which caused roughly $2.65 million in statewide damage. Severe weather between June 17 and July 17, resulted in another $750,000 in damages in the Town of Ossipee alone, according to the governor's request.
In his letter, the governor stated that federal assistance is necessary for the state and local governments to recover from disaster related losses, and to avoid economic shock to businesses and families through property taxes.
Without federal assistance, New Hampshire communities' ability "to recover in a timely manner and avoid long-term economic damage is severely hindered," Sununu wrote. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/sununu-asks-for-federal-disaster-relief-for-new-hampshire-after-severe-weather-events-cost-millions/article_5d8d6976-3e48-5b4c-8673-fa48093acb95.html | 2023-07-29T00:20:22 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/sununu-asks-for-federal-disaster-relief-for-new-hampshire-after-severe-weather-events-cost-millions/article_5d8d6976-3e48-5b4c-8673-fa48093acb95.html |
An outside review of New Hampshire National Guard programs on sexual assault, harassment and diversity found the Guard to be compliant with federal policies in those areas, according to the Guard's top leader.
Adjutant Gen. David Mikolaities last May requested the review by the National Guard Bureau of both the Army and Air National Guard here, in the areas of "perception of hostile work environment, favoritism and/or lack of fair treatment; equal opportunity and sexual harassment concerns; and sexual assault prevention and response," according to a news release.
The investigation came after allegations of sexual harassment and assault surfaced against Guardsmen last February.
At that time, Mikolaities, in a "message to the force," said two Army Guard officers who were accused of sexual assault had been suspended from their assignments pending the outcome of investigations.
He also encouraged victims to report any misconduct through the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office and to law enforcement.
In a recent briefing, NGB leaders told New Hampshire officials that the review found that the Guard is compliant with Department of Defense and NGB policies and procedures regarding sexual assault prevention and response; diversity, equity and inclusion; and criminal investigations, according to the news release.
However, the review team did "identify teaching and training opportunities to ensure resource accountability and compliance." The New Hampshire Guard has since implemented that training, officials said.
"We are encouraged by NGB's assessment of compliance with programming and policies," Mikolaities said in a statement. "We look forward to the final report and anticipate areas where we can improve and implement best practices."
The team that conducted the review included personnel from the NGB's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office, Office of Complex Investigations, and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Its final report is expected to be released to the adjutant general within 45 days, officials said. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/report-nh-guard-compliant-with-dod-sexual-assault-policies/article_ef0f43b0-2738-5d29-a4b5-78df1f7d6d4c.html | 2023-07-29T00:20:28 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/report-nh-guard-compliant-with-dod-sexual-assault-policies/article_ef0f43b0-2738-5d29-a4b5-78df1f7d6d4c.html |
A curbside memorial marks the spot where Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick was murdered during a traffic stop just over the city’s border in West St. Paul nine years ago Sunday.
People still leave flowers, candles and other things at the spot on Dodd Road, just south of Smith Avenue, to pay tribute to Patrick, a well-known officer who took pride in his community-based policing during his nearly two decades as a cop.
Neil Garlock stopped by the site Friday morning with a can of blue spray-paint. He went over the “MHPD” and “2231,” Patrick’s badge number, which someone first put on Dodd Road a year to the day after the 47-year-old officer was fatally shot.
Garlock was Patrick’s field-training officer for three months, then his sergeant. He retired 61 days before Patrick’s killing, which happened in broad daylight on July 30, 2014.
“I’m always cleaning this area up, cigarette butts or whatever it is,” said Garlock, who lives four blocks away in Mendota Heights, where he was mayor from 2017-2020. “I say it every year: ‘This is very sacred ground for this community. This is not going to be forgotten.’ ”
Local, state and federal officials are doing their part to make sure that is the case. In December, a project to realign the Smith Avenue and Dodd Road intersection was included in a $30 million funding package secured by U.S. Representative Angie Craig for communities in Dakota and Scott counties. The $3.1 million set aside for the intersection realignment includes funding for a public gathering space and permanent memorial for Patrick near the spot of his death.
Preliminary plans for the project are now in the works, with a final design coming next year and construction in 2025. It is too early to say what the memorial will look like, but Patrick’s family will be “the driving force” when it comes to that, West St. Paul city manager Nate Burkett said Friday.
Mendota Heights memorial
With 19 years of service, Patrick was the police department’s most senior officer and the lone one to die in the line of duty. The husband and father of two daughters spent much of his tenure on the force as a patrol officer.
In 2018, a 5-foot-tall polished granite memorial for Patrick was dedicated at Market Square Park in Mendota Heights. It includes a U.S. flag, with a picture of Patrick in place of the stars. In place of the stripes are words that describe how he died at the hands of Brian Fitch Sr., who was convicted of first-degree murder in 2015 and is serving life in prison without parole.
Patrick’s widow, Michelle Patrick, has wanted a permanent memorial where he was killed. West St. Paul city council members approved that site as a temporary location in May 2018. However, the city had long-term plans to redevelop the land as part of the intersection project, so the memorial eventually would have been removed.
Michelle Patrick said she did not want a memorial moved once it was up, so it was shifted to the spot in Mendota Heights.
That memorial was the work of a committee that stemmed from a 2015 legal settlement Michelle Patrick reached with the city of Mendota Heights. Five months before his death, Scott Patrick filed a lawsuit against the city accusing the former police chief of harassment and workplace retaliation after Patrick alleged two officers stole a picnic table.
The settlement included the establishment of the memorial committee to celebrate Patrick’s life.
‘The sacrifice he suffered’
As the years have passed, Michelle Patrick said, it has become easier for her to return to the site.
“At first, it was really hard to even drive down that road, especially on a sunny day like it was that day,” said Patrick, who now lives in North St. Paul. “At first, as I was driving, I would see (Patrick’s dash-cam) video in my mind. I would have to shake my head to get the image out. I guess I don’t think about that anymore.”
She has plenty of tough days. One was June 4, which would have been the couple’s 35th wedding anniversary.
“I was going to go out for dinner by myself,” she said, “but then I’m like, ‘I’m tired.’ So I sat at home and watched movies by myself.”
She said she hasn’t put too much thought into what could be incorporated into the West St. Paul permanent memorial.
“I do think it’d be cool to do a cement pattern of his badge,” she said. “I just know it will be really great when it’s finally done. I know a lot of people will never forget him. But it will also make it so other people know about him and the sacrifice that he suffered.”
Scott Patrick annual gathering
An annual public gathering will be held 12:15 p.m. Sunday at Dodd Road and Smith Avenue marking nine years since Patrick’s death.
A moment of silence will be held at 12:20 p.m., marking the time Patrick was shot.
Speakers include Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota Heights, and Mike Brue, Patrick’s brother. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/28/permanent-memorial-for-fallen-officer-scott-patrick-planned-in-west-st-paul/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:32 | 1 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/28/permanent-memorial-for-fallen-officer-scott-patrick-planned-in-west-st-paul/ |
Vikings safety Josh Metellus made it clear this spring that he intends to play special teams as long as the Vikings will let him.
“If we need somebody out there, I’m the first one to raise my hand,” said Metellus, who has made a name for himself as an ace on special teams. “That’s something I’m always going to have in the back of my head.”
Now that Metellus has started to pick up more playing time on defense, however, his playing time on specials teams could decrease.
Though he’s not technically a starter, Metellus is a player new defensive coordinator Brian Flores clearly plans to use in certain packages. After a few days into training camp at TCO Performance Center, Metellus has often been on the field with fellow safeties Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum.
“We know Josh is talented,” Flores said. “He’s shown that over the course of his career.”
As much as that talent has helped Metellus develop since the Vikings selected him in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, his intelligence might be an even bigger reason for his leap.
Just ask Smith, who has played more than a decade in the league, and noted that Metellus might know the new defensive scheme better than he does.
“He could sit up there and run a meeting as a coach right now,” Smith said. “He’s got it that well. I learn a lot from him. He knows more a lot of times than I do, so I’m trying to learn stuff from him, too. He’s great to be around, and it’s a lot of fun to watch him.”
Special-teams coordinator Matt Daniels says even if he loses Metellus completely at some point this season, he’s proud to see him rise up the ranks.
“That’s the beauty of being a special-teams coordinator,” Daniels said. “We’re really part of the development process of these players. We want guys like Josh Metellus to do what he has to do, ball out on special teams, and eventually develop and become a starter in the league.”
A kicking competition?
There will be a kicking competition for the Vikings this season.
After veteran kicker Greg Joseph went 26 for 33 on field-goal attempts last season, the Vikings decided to sign rookie kicker Jack Podlesny this spring after he went undrafted.
“The way this roster has been built out, we’re looking to compete at every single level of every single position,” Daniels said. “That’s how the roster is built out, and the personnel has done an unbelievable job of putting it together, so it will be a kicking competition between those guys.”
It’s worth noting that Podlesny kicked for Georgia at the collegiate level and was named 2022 SEC Special Teams Player of the Year.
Day 3 observations
— There wasn’t much to write home about on Friday afternoon as the Vikings spent most of the time on walkthrough. As the practice wrapped up, lightning struck nearby and the players went indoors to finish the rest of the session. The highlight of the day was star receiver Justin Jefferson making an incredible catch over Smith and cornerback Byron Murphy.
— Another thing of note was former Vikings star receiver Cris Carter watched part of practice from the sidelines. He paid special attention to Jefferson and rookie receiver Jordan Addison during individual drills.
— There was no sign of receiver Jalen Nailor for the second straight. The only other active players who did not practice were pass rusher Danielle Hunter, who is in search of a new contract, and right tackle Brian O’Neill, who is being brought along slowly as he finishes up his recovery process from an injury. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/28/vikings-safety-josh-metellus-is-proof-of-what-special-teams-can-do-for-a-player/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:32 | 0 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/07/28/vikings-safety-josh-metellus-is-proof-of-what-special-teams-can-do-for-a-player/ |
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RUSTON — Louisiana Tech football officially opened its 2023 Fall Camp on Thursday morning on the practice fields east of Joe Aillet Stadium, kicking off the 120th edition of Bulldog Football.
Heading into the second fall camp in the Sonny Cumbie era, the Bulldog coaching staff was pleased with the effort and intensity on display during the first practice as they look to build upon what was implemented during spring practices.
“For our first practice in fall camp I thought our guys really picked up where we left off last spring,” Cumbie said. “A lot of new faces on defense and offense with the addition of transfer players and high school guys. There was a bit of learning in terms of where the drills go and where everyone moves from period to period. Coach (Dave) Scholz and his staff did a great job from a conditioning standpoint this summer. Our players were very prepared for all the volume of work we were doing from the change of direction to running.”
One of the major focuses on day one of practice was special teams. Defensively and offensively, the Bulldogs are further along than a normal day one due to the amount of work that they were able to accomplish over the summer.
“The ultimate focus is on special teams,” Cumbie added. “We went right into punt and right into kickoff return. We feel strongly about our specialists on punt and our return game. We have to do better in those areas from a special team’s standpoint. The biggest thing is to get through fall camp healthy and to have guys get their legs under them.”
Quarterback Hank Bachmeier stressed the importance of day one offensively and what he has been focusing on as he heads into fall camp with the Bulldogs.
“The biggest thing offensively on day one is to do our jobs, getting my signals communicated to our offensive line and knowing my progressions,” Bachmeier said. “Also making sure the pre-snap operation is good. Post-snap I am in that position as a quarterback where I have to build relationships with guys and I feel like I have done a good job of that and they have done a great job of that as well.”
Louisiana Tech opens the 2023 fall camp with a revamped linebacker room with the additions of five transfers and three freshmen alongside Hugh Davis who led Tech with 76 total tackles in 2022.
“Our linebacker room is really versatile,” Davis said. “Everybody has their own skill set but if you put us all out there together we all blend well. We are working hard and have had a lot of fun while going through friendly competition.”
One of the most significant differences heading into fall camp compared to year’s past is the Bulldogs will open the season a week earlier than usual and facing a conference opponent in week zero when they host FIU at 8 p.m. on Aug. 26th inside Joe Aillet Stadium. The Aug. 26 opener ties the earliest start in school history. The one previous time Tech opened on Aug. 26 was in 2000 when they opened the season with a 63-10 win over Mississippi Valley State. The last time the Bulldogs opened against a conference opponent was a 38-21 triumph over Nevada in 2004 when LA Tech was a member of the WAC.
“For our players they are excited because they know our first conference game is right around the corner,” Cumbie added. “We still have the same amount of practices that we would if we opened the season week one, we just move everything up. A week zero game gathers the players attention much sooner, especially how things happened for us last year at FIU.”
Many Bulldog players agreed that a week zero game brings some extra excitement to the locker room as Tech enters fall camp.
“Everyone is more excited about the week zero matchup,” kicker Jacob Barnes said. “We have been training all offseason for the game so I think having the game earlier benefits everyone. Starting fall camp, a week earlier helps us out a little bit but everyone will be excited and ready to go against FIU.”
“A week zero game provides a sense of urgency in practices with everything starting earlier,” Davis stated. “We understand that Aug. 26 is right there so we have to put some pep in our step.”
Tech will hit the practice field again on Saturday while they continue to prep for their week zero Conference USA showdown with FIU on Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. inside Joe Alliet Stadium.
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AUBURN, Maine - President Joe Biden joked Friday about Republican lawmakers threatening to impeach him, saying the latest reports on U.S. economic gains mean his political opponents "may have to find something else to criticize" him over.
House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the top Republican in Washington, this week suggested he could launch an impeachment inquiry probing whether Biden was entwined with the business deals of his son, Hunter Biden. The White House has said Biden was never in business with his son.
"Republicans may have to find something else to criticize me for now that inflation is coming down. Maybe they'll decide to impeach me because it's coming down. I don't know. I'd love that one," Biden said.
Republicans have for years accused Hunter Biden of leveraging his father’s political power for personal gain, though a probe by U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware, a Trump appointee, has not turned up any evidence to support those claims.
Biden spoke during a visit to a Republican district in Maine, his first trip to the state since winning the White House, laying out his economic case for a second term at a woman-owned local factory and celebrating new jobs in the state.
"Workers who have been left behind for decades aren't just finding jobs, more jobs, they're finding better jobs, with higher pay," Biden said.
Maine, alone, has seen 28,700 new jobs since the pandemic, he said, speaking at Auburn Manufacturing Inc, a company that produces heat- and fire-resistant fabrics primarily with domestic-made materials.
He also promoted a decline in inflation, saying it was due in part to his war on trickle-down economics, while touting an unusual benchmark for a U.S. president - squeezed company profits.
"One reason we had inflation fall by two thirds without losing jobs is that we're seeing corporate profits start to fall as well," Biden said. "We have more to do."
FOCUS ON DOMESTIC JOBS
Biden's trip comes amid a wave of favorable economic news. U.S. annual inflation fell in June to its slowest pace in more than two years, likely pushing the Federal Reserve closer to ending its fastest interest rate-hiking cycle since the 1980s. U.S. GDP grew by 2.4% in the second quarter, defying recession fears, and consumer confidence is at a two-year high.
S&P 500 company aggregate earnings for the second quarter fell 6.4% from a year ago.
Biden also issued an executive order that will boost incentives to manufacture new publicly funded inventions domestically.
Auburn, population 24,000, is located in Maine’s 2nd congressional district, which covers 80% of the state's land mass and is the only district in New England that voted for Donald Trump in 2020. It’s more conservative, rural, white and working class than the state's only other congressional district, which includes coastal cities and towns.
Biden detailed decades of job loss in Maine, as the state's historical industries, including textiles and paper, shut factories for lower-cost destinations.
"Under trickle-down economics, it didn't matter where companies made things as long as it helped their bottom line," Biden said. But new investments and grants have helped companies like Auburn Manufacturing grow in Maine, instead, he said.
Trickle-down economics, which Republican President Ronald Reagan made a centerpiece of his economic strategy in the 1980s, asserts that tax breaks and other benefits for corporations and the wealthy will benefit everyone else.
Several Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives met at the White House on Friday to discuss implementing the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that Biden has signed into law.
A top House Democratic leader, Steny Hoyer, told reporters afterward that 37,000 projects are under way funded by the legislation.
"What we did is working in every part of the economy," he said.
(Reporting by Jarrett Renshaw, Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland; Editing by Leslie Adler, Heather Timmons and Deepa Babington) | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/national/biden-mocks-republicans-over-impeachment-talk-touts-jobs-in-maine/article_09478058-3994-5f6f-b960-ac372edd087e.html | 2023-07-29T00:20:34 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/national/biden-mocks-republicans-over-impeachment-talk-touts-jobs-in-maine/article_09478058-3994-5f6f-b960-ac372edd087e.html |
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Provides military services, DOD agencies with access to zero-trust technology
FORT MEADE, Md., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Defense Information Systems Agency awarded a follow-on production other transaction authority (OTA) agreement for Thunderdome, DISA's zero trust network access and application security architecture.
Thunderdome will harden the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) networks and help warfighters defend against adversarial activity by employing network and resource access tools along with segmentation technologies. DISA's Thunderdome capabilities work in concert with identity and endpoint cybersecurity capabilities, and align to the president's Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity and the DoD's Zero Trust Strategy.
"Awarding this Thunderdome production agreement is an important step on our zero-trust journey and furthers DISA's mission to provide warfighters with a more secure operating environment," said Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, DISA director and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network Commander. "While DISA leverages these capabilities on our cyber terrain, this full-scale production agreement can be used to assist the military services and other DoD components in implementing key zero-trust activities."
This follow-on agreement to Booz Allen Hamilton is to broadly implement and operate Thunderdome's zero trust network access and application security architecture and comes after successful completion of an 18-month prototype. The period of performance for this follow-on OTA is for a one-year base period, with four one-year option periods for a total agreement lifecycle of five years (August 2023 through August 2028).
"The experience gained in partnership with industry as we implemented the prototype solution over the last 18 months has been invaluable, and we believe this award positions the department to meet critical zero trust adoption timelines in support of our warfighters" said Christopher Barnhurst, DISA deputy director. "We look forward to accelerating implementation activities and partnering across the department to expand access to the zero-trust capabilities Thunderdome provides."
For more information and pricing details, please contact DISA's Mission Partner Engagement Office.
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A week of excitement and anticipation has culminated in the selection of the “Welcome to Bossier” gateway sign. Six successful and talented architects: Clarence Babineaux, SGB Architects; Kevin Bryan, Kevin Bryan Architect; Chris Merckle, Somdal Associates; Mike McSwain, Mike McSwain Architect; Mark Prevot, Prevot Design Services and Jeff Spikes, iArchitecture submitted their concepts for a gateway that best reflects the values of Bossier residents, and extends the welcome mat to visitors.
From the six renderings, the top three concepts were selected. First place goes to Design F, Clarence Babineaux with SGB Architects, closely followed by Design D by Mark Prevot of Mark Prevot Design Services at second place, and Mike McSwain of McSwain Architects with Design C taking third place.
Community members showed their support for the project, placing over 1,400 votes online over the course of one week.
The winning concept by SGB Architects will attract attention from all who see it, and serve to emphasize the pride the Bossier Parish community takes in being the home to Barksdale AFB. By its sheer size with a 199’ flagpole topped with a 30’X50’ flag and a pair of restored, authentic B52 wings, the gateway will make a great first impression as we show our patriotism.
We are in the very early phases of this project, and there is still much work to accomplish, including determining the overall estimated cost and identifying funding, necessary permits, and expanded drawings to determine the feasibility of actually constructing the winning concept.
Because we are still determining the feasibility of this design, there may be adjustments to the concept as we move forward with this process.
Keep Bossier Beautiful would like to extend a special thanks to all the architects and community leaders that are making this project possible. KBB is honored to be a part of this process as we work together to continue the mission of beautifying Bossier. | https://bossierpress.com/gateway-contest-winner/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:38 | 0 | https://bossierpress.com/gateway-contest-winner/ |
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Ballots from Spaniards living abroad were counted Friday, and they gave a new twist to the inconclusive results from the general election.
The conservative Popular Party gained an additional seat from Madrid’s constituency late in the day at the expense of the Socialist Workers’ Party. That change gives the right-wing coalition of the PP and the far-right Vox party 172 seats in the lower house of parliament and drops left-wing forces to 171.
Forming a stable governing coalition will require one of the blocks to have the support of 176 lawmakers in the 350-seat body, and it’s not clear that either side will be able to obtain enough backing from smaller parties.
The country’s main political parties had been waiting for the count in the hope they might win seats from opponents and recompose the final picture. Results coming in from different constituencies during the day showed no changes across Spain — until Madrid added the last-gasp surprise.
The switch likely will make it even tougher to cobble together a government.
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is considered the only leader with a chance to form a coalition, since the Popular Party led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo is being shunned by other parties for allying with Vox.
But Sánchez does not have it easy. He needs help from secessionist parties in the Basque Country and Catalonia, and it could be politically risky to bid for support from the Catalan party Junts, which is headed by Carles Puigdemont, a leader of 2017’s failed secession bid in Catalonia.
His party has seven seats, but its goal of forcing Spain to allow a secession referendum is Catalonia is highly unpopular, including in Sánchez’s party.
The new parliament is to convene Aug. 17 and it will have three months to vote in a new prime minister. Otherwise, new elections would be called. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/count-of-ballots-from-spaniards-abroad-gives-edge-to-right-wing-block-and-deepens-the-stalemate/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-29T00:20:39 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/count-of-ballots-from-spaniards-abroad-gives-edge-to-right-wing-block-and-deepens-the-stalemate/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Children dance around a tree while listening to accordion music performed by Mercedes Mendíve, right and above, during the San Inazio Basque Festival in downtown Boise in this July 26, 2019, file photo.
Children dance around a tree while listening to accordion music performed by Mercedes Mendíve, right and above, during the San Inazio Basque Festival in downtown Boise in this July 26, 2019, file photo.
The annual San Inazio Festival returned to Boise’s Basque Block on Friday and runs through Sunday.
The free event honors St. Ignatius, the patron saint of the Basques, and attracts thousands of people each year for music, dancing and traditional Basque sports.
Events kicked off at 4 p.m. Friday at the Anduiza Building and Fronton with pala, a sport similar to racquetball played with a wooden racquet and hard rubber ball, according to the Basque Block website. The Fronton is located at 619 Grove St.
The games will be televised inside the Basque Center, located at 601 W Grove St.
Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Basque Block will be filled with traditional dancers and local musicians. Young dancers with Boiseko Gazteak will perform first followed by the Txan Txan Gorriak Basque musicians at noon and Oinkari dancers at 1 p.m. The Boise-based Oinkari dancers have been around since 1960 and have toured the U.S. and abroad.
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Pala and handball will be played throughout the afternoon at the Fronton.
San Inazio Mass will be held at St. Mark’s Catholic Church at 7 p.m. and a street dance begins at 8 p.m. on the block, according to the Basque Center website. The street dance will feature Jean Flesher and Band.
More musicians take to the block starting at 7 p.m. Sunday and another dance will take place at 8 p.m. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/san-inazio-festival-returns-to-boise-basque-block/article_28ffe47e-2cbc-11ee-bc79-a71892c362ab.html | 2023-07-29T00:20:40 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/san-inazio-festival-returns-to-boise-basque-block/article_28ffe47e-2cbc-11ee-bc79-a71892c362ab.html |
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://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/mexico-to-set-up-center-for-third-country-migrants-and-u-s-will-take-referrals-for-possible-refuge/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-29T00:20:40 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/mexico-to-set-up-center-for-third-country-migrants-and-u-s-will-take-referrals-for-possible-refuge/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq:IEP) announced today that it will discuss its second quarter 2023 results on a webcast on Friday, August 4, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast, viewers should go to this link (webcast). We encourage viewers to access the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for at least twelve months at Icahn events and presentations.
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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://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/montana-judge-temporarily-lifts-ban-on-drag-performances-ahead-of-major-pride-event/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-29T00:20:41 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/montana-judge-temporarily-lifts-ban-on-drag-performances-ahead-of-major-pride-event/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
President Biden acknowledged his 4-year-old granddaughter Friday, offering his first public comment about Navy Joan Roberts after her mother Lunden Roberts and the president’s son Hunter Biden reached a child support agreement recently in an Arkansas court.
Critics of the president had noted that while he had spoken about his relationship with his six other grandchildren, he had generally failed to mention Navy when discussing his family. Earlier this month, the New York Times’s Maureen Dowd penned a column criticizing the Biden family for not embracing his granddaughter.
In Friday’s statement, coming shortly before the president headed off to vacation, he suggested the family is trying to create the best atmosphere for his seventh grandchild.
“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,” Biden 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.”
Biden, who begins a week-long vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Friday, had not shared his reasoning for not speaking publicly about Navy Roberts. But a person familiar with the family, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private matters, said Biden had refrained from weighing in while the court case was ongoing.
“You have to remember there were some fairly contentious legal proceedings between Navy’s parents happening until just a few weeks ago,” the person said. “As grandparents, the Bidens are following Hunter’s lead.”
It is not known if the president has ever met his granddaughter in Arkansas, and it is unclear how the family dynamic might change in the aftermath of this disclosure.
“A lot has thankfully been sorted out, and Navy’s parents are working on a way forward that’s best for her,” the person said. “At the center is a 4-year-old girl, and everyone wants what is best for her, including all of her grandparents.”
As part of the recent deal, Lunden Roberts agreed to drop her attempts to rename their daughter. She had petitioned to give Navy Roberts the last name Biden, arguing that it carried prestige and cachet. Hunter Biden had resisted the move.
Hunter Biden also initially denied Navy Roberts was his daughter, but a DNA test in 2019 proved their relationship. In his memoir, in which he detailed the depths of his struggles with drug addiction, he wrote that he remembered little about the period of his life that included his involvement with Lunden Roberts.
Emails from his laptop, which were verified by The Washington Post, showed that Hunter Biden told others that Lunden Roberts was a basketball coach for his older daughter.
In a separate legal matter, Hunter Biden appeared in a Delaware federal court this week to plead guilty to two tax misdemeanors, an agreement that would probably allow him to avoid jail time. A judge put the plea deal on hold, but prosecutors and Hunter Biden’s team are continuing their efforts to finalize it.
The White House has avoided answering questions about Hunter Biden’s legal disputes and the Bidens’ relationship with Navy Roberts. Earlier this month, after a New York Times report on Hunter Biden’s child support battle, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked whether the president acknowledged the 4-year-old as his granddaughter.
“I don’t have anything to share from here,” Jean-Pierre said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/28/biden-hunter-granddaughter-navy-roberts/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:46 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/28/biden-hunter-granddaughter-navy-roberts/ |
LIMERICK, Ireland, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NAC Aviation 29 Designated Activity Company (the "Company") today announced amendments to (i) its previously announced offer to purchase an amount up to the Tender Cap (as defined below) of its 4.75% Senior Secured Notes due June 30, 2026 (the "Notes") at a purchase price per $1,000 principal amount of Notes for cash (the "Notes Offer") as set forth in the Company's amended Offer to Purchase and dated July 28, 2023 (as amended hereby, the "Amended Offer to Purchase") and (ii) the concurrent purchase by way of assignment from lenders (the "TLB Lenders"), of loans (the "TLB Loans") under its term loan B credit agreement dated as of June 1, 2022 between, among others, the Company as a borrower, the financial institutions named therein as original lenders and Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as agent for the lenders (as amended from time to time, the "Term Loan B Credit Agreement" and, together with the Notes, the "NAC 29 Debt"), on substantially the same economic terms as the Notes Offer (the "TLB Offer" and, together with the Notes Offer, the "Debt Purchase Transactions"). The maximum aggregate amount (at face value) of NAC 29 Debt to be purchased by the Company pursuant to the Debt Purchase Transactions is $80,000,000 (the "Tender Cap").
The Company is hereby amending the Amended Offer to Purchase to (1) amend the Early Tender Premium component of the Total Consideration (both as defined in the Amended Offer to Purchase) from $30.00 to $10.00 per $1,000 principal amount for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase by the Company, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the settlement date; (2) extend the Early Tender Time and the Withdrawal Deadline (both as defined in the Amended Offer to Purchase) from 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 7, 2023 to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 10, 2023; and (3) a clarificatory change to the table on the second page of the Amended Offer to Purchase. These amendments apply to both the Notes Offer and the TLB Offer.
The change in the Early Tender Premium has been made to ensure compliance with the requirements as set out in Clause 4.3 of side letter no. 2 to the intercreditor agreement that was entered into by, among others, the Company on 18 July 2023.
No further action is required to be taken by holders who have already validly tendered and not validly withdrawn their NAC 29 Debt in order to receive the Total Consideration, including the amended Early Tender Premium. Except as described herein, other terms of the previously announced Debt Purchase Transactions remain unchanged.
The complete terms and conditions of the Notes Offer are described in the Amended Offer to Purchase, dated July 28, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the tender agent and information agent (the "Tender and Information Agent") for the Notes Offer, by telephone at +1 (855) 654-2014 (U.S. toll free) and +1 (212) 430-3774 (collect), in writing at 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New York, New York 10006, Attention: Corporate Actions.
The complete terms of the TLB Offer are described in the Amended Auction Notice dated July 28, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as purchase agent (the "Purchase Agent") for the TLB Offer by telephone at +1 (855) 287-1922 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 250-7527 (collect), or in writing at One Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019, Attention: Liability Management Group.
The Company has engaged Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. to act as the dealer manager (the "Dealer Manager") in connection with the Notes Offer and as Purchase Agent in connection with the TLB Offer. Questions regarding the terms of the Debt Purchase Transactions may be directed to the Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. by telephone at +1 (855) 287-1922 (toll-free) and +1 (212) 250-7527 (collect).
Cautionary Statement
None of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Purchase Agent, the Tender and Information Agent or the trustee for the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether holders and/or lenders should or should not tender any NAC 29 Debt in response to the Debt Purchase Transactions or expressing any opinion as to whether the terms of the Debt Purchase Transactions are fair to any holder or lender. Holders and/or lenders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their NAC 29 Debt and, if so, the principal amount of NAC 29 Debt to tender and the bid price at which to tender. Holders of Notes should refer to the Amended Offer to Purchase for a description of the offer terms, conditions, disclaimers and other information applicable to the Notes Offer, and TLB Lenders should refer to the TLB Auction Notice for a description of the offer terms, conditions, disclaimers and other information applicable to the TLB Offer.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Notes Offer is being made solely by means of the Amended Offer to Purchase. The Debt Purchase Transactions are not being made to holders of securities in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require any Debt Purchase Transactions to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Debt Purchase Transactions will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager or Purchase Agent (as applicable) or one or more registered brokers or dealers licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
About Nordic Aviation Capital
NAC is a global leader in regional aircraft leasing and is expanding into larger narrowbody aircraft leveraging its world-class asset management platform. The firm is based in Ireland and currently has offices also in Singapore, Denmark, Toronto and Beijing.
Forward Looking Information Disclaimer
Some of the statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include statements regarding the Company's intent and belief or current expectations and may be identified by the use of words like "anticipate", "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "will," "should," "seek," the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, without limitation, the Company's ability to consummate the Debt Purchase Transactions, as well as matters beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, results or events.
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Nordic Aviation Capital:
Media contact: marketing@nac.dk
Global Bondholder Services Corporation:
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United States
Attn: Corporate Actions
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 430-3774
Toll free +1 (855) 654-2014
Email: contact@gbsc-usa.com
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Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune
On Thursday, July 27th, the Girl Scouts of Louisiana Pines to the Gulf (GSLPG) held their inaugural 2023 Women of Distinction Awards at the University Center on the Louisiana State University – Shreveport campus.
“These wonderful women have inspired me. Their stories, our stories, mean something. And, it is because they are so diverse. They are so beautiful. And, that is what we remember,” said Rachel Broussard, CEO of GSLPG.
The idea behind the Women of Distinction event was simple – create a platform to elevate local women who excel in their local communities. The ultimate goal being that local girls would be given role models to look up to those who are making an impact right next door.
These women are chosen through a public nomination and committee selection process. The inaugural class boasts women of varying ages and career fields. These women are elevated as role models for local Girl Scouts and youth alike.
The inaugural 2023 Women of Distinction (Shreveport area) class includes the following exemplary women:
Dr. Markey W. Pierre, LSU Health Shreveport
Jeannette Sibley, Keller Williams Realty NWLA
Erica McCain, Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier
Lynn Stevens, Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana
Carolyn J. Henderson, Shreveport Fire Department
Dr. Jayda Spillers, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Dr. Julie Lessiter, LSU Shreveport
While this event was established to recognize local women, Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf did not want to overlook the value that men in our community bring to the Girl Scouts. Therefore, at each event, GSLPG honors one man as being “Man Enough to be a Girl Scout.” This man is elected through the same rigorous nomination process and is selected based on how closely his community impact reflects the Girl Scout mission which reads as: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
This year’s “Man Enough to be a Girl Scout” (Shreveport area) award was presented to Jeremy Burge, COO of Louisiana Truck Stop and Gaming Administration. | https://bossierpress.com/girl-scouts-celebrate-local-leaders-at-2023-women-of-distinction-awards/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:52 | 1 | https://bossierpress.com/girl-scouts-celebrate-local-leaders-at-2023-women-of-distinction-awards/ |
Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed legislation to end charging interest for those overpaid unemployment benefits that drew praise from Employment Security Commissioner George Copadis, left, and Deputy Commissioner Richard Lavers.
Advocates for the vetoed bill (SB 42) noted 22 states and the federal government do not charge interest.
CONCORD – Saying it would put $6 million in repayments at risk, Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed legislation (SB 42) Friday that would have outlawed charging interest for those who were overpaid unemployment benefits.
Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Becky Whitley, of Hopkinton, sponsored the measure with the backing of House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm of Manchester that would have New Hampshire join 22 states and the federal government that don’t charge interest.
As written, it would outlaw interest in cases where fraud was not at issue, Whitley said.
“It is appalling that the governor has chosen to veto such a bipartisan and vital piece of legislation that would have helped so many Granite Staters during an incredibly trying time in their lives," Whitley said in a statement.
"The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant job loss for many of our residents, most severely in our service and health care sectors - sectors with workers who are predominantly women.
“To imply that these individuals -- who did their best to work in a flawed and rushed system, after losing their jobs and needing to pay their rent and buy food -- purposely manipulated the system is a troubling and deeply unfair characterization."
The state collects 1% a month in interest for overpayments that starts after the exhausting of all appeals.
Department of Employment Security (DES) Deputy Commissioner Richard Lavers said the agency charges interest only when the person receiving the overpayment is at fault.
If the state agency or the employer is to blame for the overpayment, the recipient does not have to pay the money back, he said.
“Without the accrual of interest, individuals do not have an incentive to pay these funds back,” Sununu wrote in his veto message.
“In other words, this bill would allow ineligible beneficiaries to get an interest-free loan on the backs of New Hampshire employers.”
The agency has been trying to recoup $6 million in overpayments from 2017-2022 and this bill would make that “nearly impossible to accomplish,” Sununu said.
DES Commissioner George Copadis praised Sununu’s move.
“We thank the governor for preventing this bill from becoming law,” Copadis said. “We should be discouraging this type of behavior and not be suggesting it is inconsequential. Employers fund this system with the expectation the department pays benefits to those that are eligible.”
State officials: Bill could be incentive to lie
Lavers said while well intentioned, the bill could be an incentive for some to intentionally give incorrect information to collect benefits.
“I think most people understand that you should not be providing inaccurate information in order to manipulate a government program,” Lavers said. “When you get caught, being required to repay the benefits you received together with interest is reasonable.”
Sununu said his office tried to fix the bill during the process.
“There was an opportunity to rectify all of the issues with the bill as written with an amendment offered in both the committee and on the floor,” Sununu wrote. “Unfortunately the amendment was not adopted.”
Lavers said a larger number of female workers filed for unemployment during the pandemic because the female-dominated service and health care sectors were hard hit.
In 2022, the state made $2.7 million in overpayments with 45% or $1.2 million considered “at fault.”
The state agency made errors that totaled about 25% of the overpayments, he said.
Outright fraud made up about 12% of the overpayments. Lavers said the most common scheme was recipients went back to work but continued to receive jobless benefits.
The bill had bipartisan support in the state Senate where it passed on a voice vote.
The House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee deadlocked on the measure and made no recommendation.
The relatively close, 196-178 to pass the measure through the New Hampshire House of Representatives means Sununu is likely to have this veto upheld since it takes a two-thirds supermajority vote to override him. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/state/sununu-vetoes-jobless-benefits-bill/article_5db4a5cf-5bba-5408-bbb8-88e4d95c8038.html | 2023-07-29T00:20:53 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/state/sununu-vetoes-jobless-benefits-bill/article_5db4a5cf-5bba-5408-bbb8-88e4d95c8038.html |
Re: “Let’s stop talking past each other and actually listen” [July 22, Opinion]:
At times, some of us of the older generation believe we have a lock on wisdom. And then I read a column by an extremely talented and wise young person named Dane Sherman. I was hooked by the first paragraph. Sherman’s thoughts and ideas just became more and more interesting as I read on. This kid can write.
This university student has found a way to walk a tightrope through life with aplomb and grace by trying to walk in the shoes of people who do not share the same beliefs. By doing this, Sherman has brought divergent factions together to the betterment of both.
How great is that? Good going, Dane. I’m going to try harder to do so myself.
Jill Severns, University Place | https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/empathy-one-young-persons-inspirational-example/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-29T00:20:54 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/empathy-one-young-persons-inspirational-example/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Today, I submitted an ordinance for term limits to the Clerk of the City Council. I have always
supported term limits and believe they help foster good government. But, this is not about me.
This is about the 2,977 citizens who signed their names to a petition. The citizens have taken the
path outlined in the City’s Charter to create a change they, along with many others, believe in. I
want them to know that I hear their voices and they matter to me. I want to see their desire for
term limits on the ballot in November so citizens can vote on this important issue.
There has never been a successful petition to call for a charter amendment in Bossier City’s
history. This unprecedented event has created some legal questions that must be answered. The
City Attorney has been proactive and taken steps to seek guidance from outside expert counsel
to ensure this process progresses as smoothly as possible. Gathering opinions from experts in
this area of law is a good-faith effort to potentially prevent future legal challenges.
However, as Mayor, I have an obligation to the citizens to take any and all steps to move this
forward, even while legal questions are being researched. I am committed to the citizens of
Bossier City and I will do everything I can to make sure term limits are on the ballot on November
18, 2023. | https://bossierpress.com/mayor-chandler-introduces-term-limits-ordinance/ | 2023-07-29T00:20:59 | 1 | https://bossierpress.com/mayor-chandler-introduces-term-limits-ordinance/ |
Singer Randy Meisner, co-founder of rock band the Eagles and best known for his high-tenor notes in the 1976 hit “Take It to the Limit,” died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 77.
Meisner died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a statement posted on the band’s website Thursday.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the message read, praising his “astonishing” vocal range.
In 1971, Meisner created the Eagles together with Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Bernie Leadon, and contributed to albums including “Desperado,” “On the Border,” “One of These Nights,” and 1976’s “Hotel California” — best known for its iconic title song.
“Meisner co-wrote some of the band’s most enduring hits, including their first million-seller ‘Take it to the Limit’ and ‘Try and Love Again,’” the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted the Eagles in 1998, wrote on Twitter. “Meisner’s high harmonies are instantly recognizable and cherished by Eagles fans around the world.” But he never enjoyed the spotlight, telling Rolling Stone in 2013 that he “was always kind of shy.” He left the band following a disagreement with fellow bandmate Frey at a concert in summer 1977, according to the Associated Press.
Meisner went on to perform as a solo artist, with the hits “Hearts on Fire” and “Deep Inside My Heart.”
His fellow Eagles co-founder, guitarist and composer Frey died in 2016 at 67.
Born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, on March 8, 1946, Meisner performed with groups including Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band and country-rock group Poco before co-founding the Eagles.
According to the AP, Meisner married twice and had three children. His second wife, Lana Meisner, died in an accidental shooting in 2016.
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An outside review of New Hampshire National Guard programs on sexual assault, harassment and diversity found the Guard to be compliant with federal policies in those areas, according to the Guard's top leader.
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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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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+.
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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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The movie “Oppenheimer” illustrates the physicist’s folly in creating deadly weapons for a government that eventually discarded him.
Today, our arms control treaties have collapsed. The federal government is setting forth a 30-year plan to spend $2 trillion on nuclear weapons. Efforts are underway to produce new plutonium cores, the production of which devastated Hanford. The National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions to enhance intercontinental ballistic missiles, arm Taiwan, escalate the Ukraine conflict and add nuclear capabilities to conventional arsenals in surface ships. China and Russia are of course following suit.
The Trinity Test set forward the first nuclear arms race, nearly leading to armageddon at the height of the Cold War. It took significant organizing, culminating in a million-person march on Washington, D.C., to reduce the nuclear weapons stockpile by nearly 10,000 weapons.
To meet the moment of the second nuclear arms race, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility and Washington Against Nuclear Weapons are organizing again. Everything is at stake.
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A worker from a road paving crew walks on a job site after New York City issued an excessive heat warning during hot weather in lower Manhattan on Thursday.
CHICAGO — Tens of millions of Americans were confronted with a one-two punch of brutally hot temperatures and oppressive humidity on Friday as an unrelenting heat wave settled over the Midwest and East Coast and was expected to persist into the weekend.
More than 175 million people in the U.S. were under excessive heat warnings and advisories as midday heat index readings in many spots rose well above 100 degrees, the National Weather Service said.
Some of the nation’s biggest cities, including Chicago, New York and Philadelphia, have opened cooling centers in public libraries and community centers for those who are unable to escape the hot temperatures.
“Extreme heat can be dangerous to health, and even fatal,” the city of Boston said on its website after it declared a heat emergency, adding that its street outreach teams will provide water on their routes.
Officials and forecasters are urging people to stay out of the hot weather as it has the potential to cause heat-related illnesses, especially for those working or participating in outdoor activities, people aged 65 and older, children and those with chronic illnesses.
“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,” the NWS said.
In Philadelphia, where the heat index could top out at 108 degrees, officials extended public pool and spray grounds hours on Friday and Saturday.
In New York City, where the heat index was to reach 103 degrees, officials posted a public service announcement video on social media urging owners to keep their pets well hydrated.
“It’s very hot outside. Extreme heat like this can be dangerous. We have to be very strategic in how we combat this,” said New York City Deputy Mayor Philip Banks during a public safety briefing on Friday, telling residents to check on neighbors and loved ones.
Electric grid operators across the nation declared hot weather alerts this week and told energy companies to put off unnecessary maintenance. Despite the extreme heat, however, no U.S. grid operators had taken more extreme actions.
The growing frequency and intensity of severe weather is symptomatic of global, human-driven climate change that is fueling extremes, experts in the field say, with heat waves in much of the world expected to persist through August.
Last month was the hottest June on record in the United States, dating back to 1850. It also was the 47th consecutive June and the 532nd consecutive month with temperatures above the 20th-century average, according to the weather service.
The hot weather through much of the U.S. is expected to dissipated by late Saturday, leaving behind chances of thunderstorms and mild temperatures into next week, the weather service said.
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An outside review of New Hampshire National Guard programs on sexual assault, harassment and diversity found the Guard to be compliant with federal policies in those areas, according to the Guard's top leader.
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.
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We wrap up the week with the rest of the "La Familia Autograph Tour" squad. On top of giving back to the community, rising sophomore Adou Thiero talks about the progress he's made in the off-season. Walker Horn, Kareem Watkins, and Grant Darbyshire also join us in the studio to discuss the growth in the team from attending Globl Jam in Canada.
As the Kentucky Football season inches closer, we take a look back at one of Jordan Lovett's best games against Louisville.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Josh Uche understands the game outside the game.
The decision whether he plays in New England past this season -- a contract year for the talented 24-year-old pass rusher -- is closely tied to his performance on the football field. But not entirely.
The Patriots’ ongoing negotiations with his agents will be impacted by several factors: his contract demands, the team’s interest, how pass rushers of his age and caliber are currently being paid across the league, salary cap projections, the opportunity cost of signing Uche to a large contract for the team, potential replacements for him on the roster, how the front office projects he’ll play in upcoming years, what Uche believes he’ll do and which side can best flex.
So, with all of that in mind, Uche is choosing to keep a clear head. The business game? His agents can handle that. Football is the only game he wants to play.
“I just let (my agents) handle all the little stuff and just come out here and work each day,” Uche said after Thursday’s training camp practice.
Last season, Uche tallied 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in a breakout season that coincided with impressive campaigns by fellow 2020 draft picks Kyle Dugger and offensive lineman Mike Onwenu. Dugger and Onwenu are also entering contract years. Another 2022 breakout star, linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, has already received a new deal, agreeing to a two-year extension in June.
According to a source, Bentley made it clear he wanted to remain in New England. The two sides found a middle ground that’s likely to resemble a team-friendly deal by the time it expires or perhaps even earlier. It was important to Bentley to continue what he sees as the Patriots’ defensive legacy.
Asked whether he’d like to do so Thursday, Uche said he did.
“This is the team that developed me into the player I’ve become,” he said. “This is the place I’ve called home the last four years. I’m comfortable. I know the area, I’ve got family out here, and I love it out here. And I’ve been able to make myself at home. And I would love to be here.”
However, Uche doesn’t sound quite as ready to make financial concessions in order to stay long-term. He’ll go where he’s wanted, as he repeatedly told reporters Thursday. Whether that’s with the Patriots — who may have drafted his replacement last April in second-round rookie Keion White — or another team has yet to be determined.
The game is still ongoing.
“At the end of the day, I understand it’s a business, and business is business,” Uche said. “So, no hard feelings, I guess” | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/patriots/josh-uche-would-love-to-remain-in-new-england/article_4017fcc4-4593-543b-b3c9-c3e2ecbe630c.html | 2023-07-29T00:21:11 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/patriots/josh-uche-would-love-to-remain-in-new-england/article_4017fcc4-4593-543b-b3c9-c3e2ecbe630c.html |
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.
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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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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://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/judge-allows-suit-alleging-that-hospital-ignored-parents-and-performed-fetal-autopsy-without-consent/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-29T00:21:15 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/judge-allows-suit-alleging-that-hospital-ignored-parents-and-performed-fetal-autopsy-without-consent/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
A man was fatally shot Friday afternoon near Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila, authorities say.
The man died in the 200 block of Strander Boulevard, the Tukwila Police Department said. The shooter immediately fled in a vehicle, police said, and officers were not able to locate them.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting weren’t immediately clear. Detectives were in the area investigating around 3 p.m.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Bronny James continues to recover after going into cardiac arrest, his Southern California teammates have been at practice to prepare for a 10-day exhibition tour of Greece and Croatia that begins next week.
The tour will run from from Aug. 5-15 and see the Trojans visit Athens and Mykonos, Greece, and Dubrovnik, Croatia. Teams are allowed to go on a foreign tour once every four years under NCAA rules.
James was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday and is resting at home, according to a statement from the hospital. His father, Lakers superstar LeBron James, also posted on social media that his family is “safe and healthy.”
Bronny James will continue to undergo tests to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest, which occurred Monday morning during a workout at USC’s Galen Center.
Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart abruptly stops beating, because of a problem with its electrical activity. While uncommon in young people, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading medical cause of death in young athletes. Some studies have estimated one sudden cardiac death in 50,000 to 80,000 young athletes each year.
No information has been made public about what may have caused Bronny James’ cardiac arrest. But one of the most common causes in young athletes is an underlying problem with the heart’s structure, such as a genetic condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that leads to a thickened heart muscle more prone to irregular electrical activity. A more rare cause is commotio cordis, which occurs when someone receives a sharp blow to the chest during a specific part of the heartbeat’s cycle — what happened to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin earlier this year.
James was the second high-profile USC basketball recruit to go into cardiac arrest in the last year. Vincent Iwuchuwku also was stricken during a workout last July, but the 7-foot-1 center returned to the court six months later and appeared in 14 games.
It’s too soon to know how James’ playing career could be affected, especially without a lot of information being made public. Various experts point to James’ quick move out of intensive care and being released three days later as encouraging.
The upcoming trip is important for the Trojans as James recovers. USC had the nation’s fourth-ranked recruiting class, including the top-rated player in guard Isaiah Collier.
James committed to the Trojans in May after the 6-foot-3 18-year-old became one of the nation’s top prospects as a two-way point guard for Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California.
He is the sixth McDonald’s All-American to come to USC since Andy Enfield became coach in 2013.
With his family fame and huge social media following, Bronny James also has the top name, image and likeness valuation in sports at $6.3 million, as estimated by On3.com. He is the oldest of LeBron and Savannah James’ three children.
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AP Sports Writer Greg Beacham and AP Health & Science Writer Lauran Neergard contributed to this report.
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Thomas Jefferson University settles claims it misused federal student loans
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of PA announced that Jefferson “improperly retained federal funds,” allegations the university denies.
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July 20th, 2023Thomas Jefferson University is expected to pay $2.7 million to resolve allegations of “missed and improperly retained federal funds intended to be used for student loans” to boost investment, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced on Tuesday.
The university admitted no liability for improperly investing federal funds meant to offer funding to aspiring primary physicians.
“We have agreed to this civil settlement to bring this 15-year-old legacy matter to a close so that we may continue to focus on the delivery of high-quality academic, research, and clinical services during highly challenging times,” according to a statement from Jefferson denying the allegations.
The Primary Care Loan (PCL) provides low-interest loans to medical students who commit to practicing in primary care for a decade after completing their medical degree. The participating medical schools must loan the program’s funding to medical students that meet the program’s qualifications, and any exceeding fund, must be returned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services annually.
“When a medical school wrongfully retains Primary Care Loan program funds that exceed its lending needs, it doesn’t just deprive students at other participating schools the opportunity to use that money to finance their educations,” U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero said in a Tuesday statement. “It deprives our communities of the very resource the program was implemented by Congress to provide — primary care physicians to keep them healthy and strong.”
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In 2017, Jefferson returned approximately $5.6 million in excess program funding to HRSA. But the new settlement accuses Jefferson of using nearly all those funds between 2009 and 2016 and “retained the resulting earnings for its own purposes, in violation of loan program terms,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said earlier in the week.
“When schools agree to participate in the Primary Care Loan program, they must carefully account for these federal funds to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used for public good. When a school wrongfully keeps these funds from the program, it prevents other recipients from using them to meet the primary care needs of the community,” said Maureen R. Dixon, Special Agent in Charge for the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG). “We will continue to work with our partners at HRSA and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to investigate allegations relating to any misuse—including wrongful retention—of federal funds.”
This settlement comes at a time when the university's president, Mark Tykocinski, resigned after backlash over liking controversial tweets. He also stepped down from his role as interim dean of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
Tykocinski will remain a full professor, the announcement said. | https://aldianews.com/en/education/education/jefferson-settles-claim | 2023-07-29T00:21:37 | 0 | https://aldianews.com/en/education/education/jefferson-settles-claim |
Dolphins' Jalen Ramsey says 'surgery went well,' vows to 'attack this rehab'
Ramsey will miss the start of the 2023 season
Three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey underwent meniscus surgery on his knee Friday after he was injured during a training camp practice.
Ramsey, entering his first season with the Miami Dolphins, is expected to be sidelined until at least December. The star cornerback exited Thursday's practice early after he collided with teammate Tyreek Hill.
He was eventually carted off the field and taken to the locker room. One day later, Ramsey took to social media and shared a positive update.
"Surgery went well," Ramsey wrote on Twitter.
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"To my teammates & fans, thank you for the prayers and support!! I promise I will attack this rehab and be back stronger than ever… this will just part of the greater story down the stretch! Adversity is opportunity! God is so great! FIN5 UP!"
DOLPHINS' JALEN RAMSEY TO UNDERGO KNEE SURGERY, EXPECTED TO MISS START OF 2023 NFL SEASON: REPORT
The Dolphins traded for Ramsey in March and hoped to pair him with four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard. Ramsey and Howard would have been one of the top cornerback duos in the NFL.
Until Ramsey is able to return, the Dolphins will likely turn to second-round pick Cam Smith. Veteran defensive back Keion Crossen should also be in the mix.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel expressed confidence in the depth of the roster.
"I feel good about the entire crew," McDaniel said, via team transcripts. "We are dealing with some injuries now in that group. But I feel very, very good about the competition there, and the guys that are ready to go see some more opportunities. There's Pro Bowlers and hungry young guys and everything in between. So it'll be outstanding work for us moving forward."
Ramsey was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He is a six-time Pro Bowler and won the 2022 Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams.
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Biden openly acknowledges 7th grandchild, the daughter of son Hunter and an Arkansas woman
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018.
“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,” Biden said in a statement. It was his first acknowledgement of the child.
“This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter,” he said. “Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.”
Hunter Biden’s paternity was established by DNA testing after Roberts sued for child support, and the two parties recently resolved outstanding child support issues. The president’s son wrote about his encounter with Roberts in his 2021 memoir, saying it came while he was deep in addiction to alcohol and drugs, including crack cocaine.
“I had no recollection of our encounter,” he wrote. “That’s how little connection I had with anyone. I was a mess, but a mess I’ve taken responsibility for.”
An attorney for Roberts did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The president, who has made a commitment to family central to his public persona, has faced increasing criticism from political rivals and pundits for failing to acknowledge the granddaughter. According to a person familiar with the matter, he was taking the cue from his son while the legal proceedings played out. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private matters.
Hunter Biden has four other children, including a son, Beau, born by his wife Melissa Cohen in 2020. He was named after the president’s late son who died of cancer in 2015, leaving behind two children.
Biden’s grandchildren have played a distinctive role in his presidency, often accompanying the president or first lady on trips and making regular visits to the White House. The president has also credited his grandchildren with persuading him to challenge then-President Donald Trump for the White House in 2020.
Biden’s statement was first reported by People Magazine.
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MONTROSE, Mich. (WJRT) - As students gear up to return to school, Governor Whitmer is expanding negotiating rights for teacher's unions.
On Wednesday, the governor signed a law that allows teachers unions to bargain over what classes they teach each year. The legislation also allows teachers to negotiate over how they are evaluated.
James Kitts retired from teaching at Hill McCloy High School a few years ago. He says legislation like this is not just a win for teachers but for students as well.
"I see it as a positive move forward," said Kitts, "so you're not spending your summer prepping for new classes that it's going to take you two years to master anyway."
Kitts was a teacher for over 35 years before retiring and in that time he was certainly shuffled around by administrators. He says that when the classes he is supposed to teach are constantly changing, it can be hard to provide kids with the necessary materials to succeed.
"I remember being switched from U.S. History to Economics and it took two years and I had to totally change everything I was using a couple of times," said Kitts.
The new legislation gets rid of a 2011 restriction on what teachers can bring to the table during negotiations. Opponents argue that it will prolong negotiations and make it harder for new teachers to get into the profession.
Michigan Education Association Director of Public Affairs Doug Pratt disagrees.
"We have to make sure that educators have a voice in their working conditions which are students' learning conditions," said Pratt. "That voice is critical, along with things like compensation, to recruit people into this profession."
In addition to the changes, the Governor also signed two bills that remove barriers for out of state teachers and counselors to come to Michigan. Senate Bills 161 and 162 allow teachers and counselors to count 3 years of experience out of state in lieu of taking a certificate exam. | https://www.abc12.com/news/education/new-law-allows-teachers-to-negotiate-over-class-placement/article_8244e752-2d96-11ee-85fe-2febcd649c33.html | 2023-07-29T00:22:46 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/education/new-law-allows-teachers-to-negotiate-over-class-placement/article_8244e752-2d96-11ee-85fe-2febcd649c33.html |
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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Steel Panther songs are supposed to rock and be hilariously over-the-top politically incorrect, but they’re not supposed to be poignant. For rock fans of a certain age though, the band’s recent power ballad “1987″ is surprisingly wistful. Amid acoustic picking and a fist-pumping chorus, Steel Panther singer Michael Starr sings of coming of age in an era of “Appetite for Destruction,” Tawny Kitaen, cocaine and Dokken, and not realizing back then life would never get better.
During a recent phone interview, Starr says that “1987′ is “really a love story. One of those songs produced from the pandemic. I mean, we had so much time on our hands, we weren’t touring, everyone was home. And you know, you start thinking about your life and where you’re at. And we just started reflecting on how 1987 was such a good time. I was so much younger, everything was killer and I had no idea until I’m looking back. If I just would’ve enjoyed the moment, it was so great.”
Known for such sensitive compositions as “Eatin’ Ain’t Cheatin’” and “17 Girls In a Row,” Steel Panther is the most un-woke band in the world. And they’re proud of it. They’re the Lenny Bruce of metal. Spinal Tap satire with Andrew “Dice” Clay button-pushing and ear-melting chops. In an era where raunchy comedy films like “Joy Ride” flip the script/perspective, Steel Panther musically flips it right back.
Their satirical songs about babes, drugs and livin’ after midnight, have drawn collaborators like Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Extreme shredder Nuno Bettencourt and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.
Steel Panther -- also featuring mononymous guitarist Satchel, drummer Stix Zadinia and bassist Joe “Spyder” Lester -- are promoting their sixth album, “On the Prowl,” with headlining a tour of music halls, from New Orleans’s House of Blues to Tulsa’s legendary Cain’s Ballroom. Tour dates at steelpantherrocks.com.
In addition, Starr recently collaborated with guitarist extraordinaire Sophie Lloyd, know for being Machine Gun Kelly’s touring guitarist, on the melodic rock single “Runaway.” On a recent afternoon, Starr dialed in for the following interview. Edited excerpts below.
Michael, what’s the most difficult thing about writing a Steel Panther song? Because it’s got to have a sense of humor but also have chops, both musically and vocally. It’s got to be larger than life yet be relatable.
Michael Starr: Well, our guitar player, Satchel, writes all the music for the band. And then he’ll bring us the songs and then I’ll take what he was written and put my [phone connection drops out here] on it, you know. And once we do that, then we know whether we have a song that checks all the boxes that you’re looking for a Steel Panther. I think it’s a gift Satchel has. He has a studio at his house and writes these amazing songs, and we turn them into Steel Panther songs. It’s a great process.
I think the most important thing to remember is that Steel Panther is about having a good time. It’s about making people laugh with their buddies, talking about chicks and stuff that happens. Most of our songs are written from personal experiences. And our experiences are pretty crazy, so I think people enjoy that.
This is a question most musicians wouldn’t touch these days, but I think you will. What was the groupie scene like coming out of COVID lockdown once bands were starting to get on the road again?
Well, I think for us, when we started going back out playing, people were so excited to see a live a show, the groupies went up in the level of groupie-ness. It was killer. We had to hook up with more chicks than we normally do. [Laughs]
I know most people hate the pandemic, but have to look back at it and just tried to find what was positive that came out of it. And I’ll tell you what was positive. People are so excited for live shows now and they really appreciate them just a little bit more because they were gone. And when they’re gone, man, you realize how much you miss that interaction with live music.
There’s just something about going to show and seeing a band that just brings so much joy to everybody. People are excited to have everything back to normal, and rockin’ out and the groupies are a reflection of that.
The latest Steel Panther album, “On the Prowl,” opens with a brief synthesizer intro before kicking into the track “Never Too Late.” What’s your philosophy on keyboards in hard rock, when they’re cool and when they’re not cool. Because that’s something that’s been up for debate in rock history, like when Van Halen released “1984″ and it opened with a synth intro [the one minute and seven second title track.]
It’s funny you bring up Van Halen, because that’s the first thing I thought of. First of all, when David Lee Roth left or got kicked out and they got Sammy Hagar, I was bummed. Van Halen was my favorite f---ing band when I was growing up. But I think when you mix keyboards with metal and rock, as long as it’s a great song, that’s really all that matters. At the the end of the day, as long as you stay close to your brand .. Like, for us, we put keyboards in a lot of our songs. And I’m not opposed to it at all. I think it’s great as long as it’s used correctly. And you cannot deny that Van Halen they had great songs with keyboards. Look at “Jump,” amazing song.
Did Steel Panther get any blowback from any of the bands, singers and rappers you sang about in the song “Death To All But Metal”? [The lyrics cracks jokes at the expense of artists including Goo Goo Dolls, Papa Roach, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Madonna, Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow, 50 Cent and Kanye West.]
I don’t think many of them listened to the song, to be honest with you, except for Jacoby [Shaddix, singer] from Papa Roach, and the Goo Goo Dolls. And I remember the Goo Goo Dolls, doing an interview and they actually had a sense of humor. They were laughing at it. They thought it was the funniest thing I’ve ever heard. And then I thought I ran into Jacoby at like a Starbucks, and I go, “Dude, I just want you to know nothing personal dude. I love you and you’re a great singer.” He goes, “Dude, it was great to be in your song. It’s a killer song.” And he’s got a sense of humor. Anyone who takes himself to seriously I don’t really want to hang out, to be honest with you.
Speaking of that, this era of cancel culture and wokeness is pretty daring time to be in a band like Steel Panther.
You know, I have to tell you, it just might blow some people’s minds., but our popularity has risen since all the canceled stuff. People are sick of it. I mean, obviously, if someone’s being an asshole to a woman or whatever the case may be, that’s not cool.
We’re a comedy heavy metal band. If you go see a comic, you know you’re there to laugh, and when people come to see Steel Panther, they know what we’re doing.
We’re 50-year-old, 60-year-old dudes in Spandex rocking out, alright. So if you don’t think that’s funny from the get go, and you think everything we’re saying is completely serious then you’re out of your f---ing mind.
What’s a famous band you’d love to hear cover a Steel Panther song? I think Iron Maiden could do a great version of “Asian Hooker.”
I think “Asian Hooker” would be great for Maiden, and also we have a song on our new record called “Teleporter” that’s very Maiden-ish. But you know what would really be cool? To hear Guns N’ Roses do one of our songs. That would be pretty rad.
Steel Panther’s guitarist, Satchel, has pretty incredible range. He can play Slash-y and he can play shreddy and anything between or beyond.
Satchel is the most underrated heavy metal guitar player of this past decade. I really think so. And I think the reason for that is because the name of our band. We’re a fun, party band so people look at it like, oh, their songs are easy to play. But man, if you break down the musical parts that Satchel writes in the solos and his rhythms, it’s not easy to play that stuff.
And like you say, not just the solos but the riffs too. Like “Is My D--- Enough” and “17 Girls In a Row,” those are awesome riffs.
Thank you. Yeah, I love them too, man, they’re so Van Halen-ish. We’re all majorly influenced by Van Halen, so you can hear that in our music.
I wanted to ask you a couple Van Halen related questions. In 2015, you were slated to be the singer in the show at Lucky Strike in Los Angeles to celebrate 30th anniversary of David Lee Roth’s solo debut album “Eat ‘Em And Smile” with the rest of that band [guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan, drummer Gregg Bissonette]. The fire marshal shut the show down the last minute because the venue was over capacity. What’s a cool moment leading up to that?
Well, initially I got a call from Steve Vai and he says, “We’re gonna do an “Eat ‘Em and Smile” reunion and we’d love for you to come do it because Roth’s busy with Van Halen and he can’t do it.” And I’m like “Hell yeah, I’m into it.” I talked with Gregg because we’re buddies and he was like, yeah, it’s gonna be awesome. And then like two days before the show, there was a bunch of press about us doing it. Roth decides he wants to do it. So Steve Vai called me and goes, “Hey dude, Roth decided to do but I really love you to come down anyways.” I’m bummed, but absolutely, it wouldn’t want to miss it.
I went down there, went in the dressing room and there’s David Lee Roth, and he goes [Starr imitates Roth’s raspy jive], “Steel Panther’s in the house. Hey, what’s up, man?” I go, “Dude, I love you, man,” And he goes, “Oh man, we love your band. Tell all the fellas I said hi.” And he talked to me for like 40 minutes and while he’s talking to me the rest of the band’s onstage waiting for him to go onstage. And during that time the fire marshal shut down the show. So, it was an insane night for me. Unfortunately, it got shut down, but it was also killer because I got the hang out with one of my rock and roll heroes, “Diamond” David Lee Roth. And the fact that he knew our band was more exciting than I could ever tell anybody. David Lee Roth knows my band! This is awesome!
Before Steel Panther, you made a name for yourself killing it as the frontman in the Roth-era Van Halen tribute band Atomic Punks. Later, you were briefly the singer in a latter day lineup of L.A. Guns. Have you gotten any offers to be the replacement singer in any other well known bands?
Well, early on I got asked to be in the band Ratt. At the time, we were just starting Steel Panther, and I had just come off L.A. Guns and that was really fun, and I love Ratt, and I almost did it but I decided not to because I wanted to do Steel Panther. And I just didn’t want to be another replacement singer because it’s really hard to replace any singer. And so I’m grateful that I’m in Steel Panther. And no, no one’s called me to do s--t.
Last question: Got a behind the scenes story from doing a cameo in the Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Anniston film “Rock Star?” You’re in the scene when Wahlberg and Anniston’s characters walk into the studio, where you’re in the vocal booth auditioning for fictional metal band Steel Dragon, a gig that Wahlberg’s character eventually gets.
I’ll tell you, that morning, I woke up and knew I had three days of shooting on the movie. I was super excited. I got to the set, and I’m in makeup and sitting next to this girl and she’s really hot. And she’s talking to her boyfriend on the phone. She’s like, “I love you. I love you so much.” Blah, blah, blah. “I’ll call you after we do the scene,” and she hangs up and I’m just being nice, I say, “Hey, I’m Michael.” She goes, “I’m Jennifer.” And then it dawns on me: That’s Jennifer Aniston and she was talking to Brad Pitt on the phone. Mind blown, right?
And so I get on the set, and the scene was Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer and me, Jason Bonham, Zakk Wylde, Jeff Pilson, who I know, and I hung out with them for like three days. And it was really cool. I mean, just hanging out with Mark and Jennifer because those guys [Bonham, Wylde and Pilson] were all in the [studio] control room, and Jennifer, Mark and I were all in the vocal booth area. And they they were both really cool and super sweet. Man, I really wanted to hook up with Jennifer but it didn’t happen.
Steel Panther performs July 29 at Mars Music Hall in Huntsville, Alabama. Rising, Toronto-based band BRKN Love is the support act and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $26 plus fees via ticketmaster.com.
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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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BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - Over 100 teams from countries all over the world have been preparing for the biggest professional canoe race in the world taking place in Northern Michigan.
The 14-hour 2023 Consumer Energy AuSable River Canoe Marathon launches for the 75th year starting tomorrow in Grayling.
Now, the countdown to the start of the biggest canoe competition race in the world is just hours away for a local Mid-Michigan resident.
Brett Stockton, a Bay City resident spends almost everyday of the year on the river training. He has been preparing for countless hours with his partner to take part in this historic and mentally challenging event. He says all of the hard work and discipline is what it takes to be a champion.
"Hundreds of hours of training, running, cross-country, skiing, weightlifting," said Stockton.
Stockton isn't new to experiencing some of the greatest hardships of the 120-mile marathon. He has been a past champion of the historic race 9 times.
"When I got the 9th victory in '92, I retired."
The unique marathon begins in Grayling and ends in Oscoda. Because the Grayling native grew up just a few hundred feet from the AuSable River, the unstoppable 60-year-old returned to one of his greatest loves two years ago.
"My dad took me to watch the AuSable Canoe Race as a kid. We went up stream to where they started. It was really exciting watching the race," he added.
This year, the Bay City resident has partnered up with Patrick Madden who hails from New York and finished in the top 10 last year. This will be their first time as a duo and Patrick says Brett runs the river like a dream.
"I'm excited to be in the boat with a champ," said Madden. "I keep losing to him too. That's another part too, so I figured If I beat him, I gotta be in his bow."
The paddlers will have to run the challenging course facing 6 portages, darkness, fatigue and Consumers Energy hydroelectric dams. So, it's an honor for both of them to be in a race with over 100 elite paddlers from across the world.
"I think we all put somewhere in between 3 to 5 hundred hours of training. Some of us get more in," said Madden. "It's a mental game for every single paddler that comes out here. Real challenge for sure."
The race begins at 9pm on Saturday. With more than 100 teams signed up from all over the world, this could be a record field.
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Former Benjamin Russell High School standout Kendall Graveman is returning to the Houston Astros and the American League pennant race.
The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that Graveman had been traded to the Astros for prospect Korey Lee. It’s the second time that Houston has traded for Graveman to bolster its bullpen.
With the Major League Baseball trade deadline coming up on Tuesday, Graveman goes from the White Sox, who have a 41-63 record and trail the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central by 13 games, to the Astros, who have a 58-45 record and trail the Texas Rangers by two games in the AL West.
Graveman had a 3-4 record with a 3.48 earned-run average and eight saves in 45 relief appearances for Chicago in 2023. In 44 innings, he has yielded 33 hits and 20 walks while striking out 42.
Graveman ranks 12th among American League pitchers in appearances, but the Astros have four relievers who have pitched in more games than Graveman this season.
Friday’s trade comes two years and one day after the Astros’ first trade to acquire Graveman. In 2021, Houston got Graveman from the Seattle Mariners, and he pitched in three games in the World Series that season.
After the 2021 campaign, Graveman signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the White Sox.
MLB Pipeline ranked Lee as the No. 5 prospect in Houston’s minor-league system. A first-round selection in the 2019 draft, the catcher is batting .283 with five home runs and 12 stolen bases for the Astros’ Triple-A affiliate, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
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A four-year starter as a pitcher and shortstop at Benjamin Russell in Alexander City, Graveman went to Mississippi State after posting a 6-3 record with a 1.19 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 63 innings as a high school senior.
At Mississippi State, Graveman compiled a career record of 19-13 with a 3.69 ERA in 68 appearances before departing as an eighth-round choice of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2013 draft.
In his first full minor-league season, Graveman had a 14-6 record with a 1.83 ERA at four levels in the Toronto system before making his MLB debut as a September callup in 2014.
One of the four players traded by the Blue Jays to the Athletics on Nov. 28, 2014, for former Faith Academy and Auburn star Josh Donaldson, Graveman had a 23-29 record in 78 starts for Oakland before sustaining an arm injury.
Graveman had Tommy John surgery in 2018, and he didn’t play in a big-league game between May 11, 2018, and July 27, 2020.
Graveman’s past 172 MLB appearances have come out of the bullpen.
In his career, Graveman has a 35-41 record with a 4.00 ERA and 24 saves in 257 games. In 629.2 innings, Graveman has 470 strikeouts.
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Law professor: Feds likely spent months trying to get Carlos De Oliveira to flip
The property manager at Mar-a-Lago became the third person Thursday to be indicted in the classified documents case involving former President Donald Trump.
The federal indictment names Carlos De Oliveira along with Trump and Walt Nauta.
The new charges center on obstruction and making false statements against De Oliveira, who according to the indictment rose from a valet at Mar-a-Lago to become the property manager.
The government alleges that De Oliveira helped move boxes of documents and then asked another employee in an IT office to delete a server believed to hold video security recordings.
No one was home at an apartment in Palm Beach Gardens, which is believed to be De Oliveira's home.
However, WPTV spoke to one neighbor Thursday night.
"I can't even think how he could be involved," said resident Raymond Brion, who said he lives next to De Oliveira. "I couldn't even imagine what they've got on him. I mean, he's not a crook."
Other neighbors described De Oliveira as a nice guy who enjoys playing golf.
"I have seen him. I've seen a lot of the employees there. The employees there seem to be very happy," conservative media host Karyn Turk, a frequent visitor of Mar-a-Lago, said.
As for why De Oliveira suddenly was indicted, law professor Bob Jarvis at Nova Southeastern University has a theory.
"I'm sure they had been spending months and months with him trying to get him to flip because that is the standard operating procedure for prosecutors," Jarvis said. "When it became clear he was not going to flip, then they decided to charge him."
De Oliveira is scheduled for a first appearance in a federal courtroom in Miami on Monday.
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) -Michigan agencies like the DNR and EGLE can once again set stricter regulations than the federal government.
Thursday, governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill repealing the the "no-stricter-than" law.
The 2018 law prevented state agencies from adopting tougher rules or standards than their national counterparts.
Environmental activists, like Mona Munroe-Younis from the Environmental Transformation Movement of Flint, are happy to see the repeal.
"This is really exciting news," said Younis.
Instead of being the limit, federal policies are now effectively the baseline.
Munroe-Younis hopes this will give bodies like the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy more room to consider other factors in their decision making.
"Like how it addresses multiple forms of pollution in permitting, how it protects public health, it opens the doors across the board," she explained.
The 2018 law allowed "stricter-than" rules only if agencies could prove a "clear and convincing need."
The approval process was an uphill battle, but resulted in policies like thorough fifth-liter sampling to test for lead in the water.
Munroe Younis hopes the repeal makes those kinds of rules easier to pass in the future.
"This could open the doors for better monitoring, more rigorous monitoring of polluting facilities," she said.
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The San Diego Padres host the Texas Rangers in MLB 2023 action Friday, July 28, at Petco Park in San Diego. The game will be live streamed on ESPN+.
The Rangers are 60-43 this season, while the Padres are 49-54. Texas will send Dane Dunning to the mound vs. fellow right-hander Joe Musgrove for San Diego.
The Rangers-Padres game starts at 8:40 pm. Central (9:40 p.m. Eastern) and will be live streamed on ESPN+, which is available for $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Bally Sports Southwest and San Diego Padres MLB will broadcast the game regionally.
Preview
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -169, Rangers +144; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres host the Texas Rangers on Friday to start a three-game series.
San Diego has a 49-54 record overall and a 26-25 record at home. The Padres are 37-8 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
Texas is 60-43 overall and 26-23 in road games. The Rangers have the best team on-base percentage in the majors at .343.
The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Juan Soto leads the Padres with 44 extra base hits (24 doubles and 20 home runs). Ha-Seong Kim is 14-for-38 with two doubles, four home runs and five RBI over the last 10 games.
Adolis Garcia leads the Rangers with 47 extra base hits (22 doubles and 25 home runs). Marcus Semien is 14-for-38 with four home runs and six RBI over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Padres: 5-5, .232 batting average, 3.19 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs
Rangers: 6-4, .267 batting average, 6.23 ERA, outscored by one run
INJURIES: Padres: Alek Jacob: 15-Day IL (july), Reiss Knehr: 60-Day IL (elbow), Adrian Morejon: 15-Day IL (knee), Michael Wacha: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Drew Carlton: 15-Day IL (elbow), Preston Tucker: 10-Day IL (foot), Drew Pomeranz: 60-Day IL (elbow/flexor), Eguy Rosario: 60-Day IL (ankle)
Rangers: Jonah Heim: day-to-day (wrist), Corey Seager: 10-Day IL (thumb), Josh Sborz: 15-Day IL (biceps), Jacob deGrom: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jake Odorizzi: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brett Martin: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
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Healthy snacking company That's it. aims to simplify back-to-school nutrition with curated shopping lists
LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new school year is approaching, and with it, parents are preparing for the accompanying stress of the back-to-school season. Amongst the biggest stressors for parents of school-aged children? Managing after school activities (24%), followed by finding healthy snack options (23%) and packing lunches / food prep (20%)1.
With 43% of parents' top stressors coming in as nutrition-related, That's it. has partnered with childhood nutrition expert Rachel Rothman, MS, RD, CLEC to take the guesswork out of shopping for healthy back-to-school snacks by creating two curated snack shopping lists for Target and Walmart. (Seventy percent of parents indicated that they will do the majority of their back-to-school shopping at one of these two retail giants2.)
"The best part about these snacks is the variety of ingredients and nutrients," said Rothman. "They all contain key nutrients, and are made from whole foods, without the use of flavors or additives. These snacks are all shelf-stable and can be eaten as a quick, nutritious snack, or as part of a more diverse meal to keep your kids fed as the weather cools off and fall schedules heat back up."
Keep reading for Rothman's hand-selected healthy picks:
Target:
- That's it. Mango & Blueberry Mini Fruit Bars
- Whisps Cheese Crisps
- Chomps Snack Sticks
- Simple Mills Crackers
- Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame
Walmart:
- That's it. Apple + Strawberry Mini Fruit Bars
- Terra Sweet Potato Chips
- Kars Nuts Second Nature Wholesome Medley Trail Mix
- BOOMCHICKAPOP Sea Salt Popcorn
- Wild Planet Wild Albacore Tuna pouches
That's it. Mini Fruit Bars are made from two ingredients: Fruit + fruit. These shelf-stable Mini Fruit Bars contain no juices, purees, concentrates or added sugars, and are all-natural, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free from all top food allergens – making them the perfect back-to-school snack for the whole family.
About That's it.
That's it. makes delicious, convenient, plant-based super snacks from only the purest ingredients, and completely free from the top 12 allergens. Since 2012, it has been innovating the natural foods category in the United States with its portfolio of simple and nutritious snacks made from real, whole foods. All That's it. products transparently contain six real ingredients or less, and absolutely no natural or artificial flavors, sugar alcohols, or artificial colors. Its flagship Fruit Bars, now the #1 fruit bar in America, contain only two ingredients: fruit + fruit. You can find That's it. nationwide at your local Starbucks, at major retailers such as: Target, Whole Foods, Costco, Sam's Club, 7-Eleven, Walmart, VONS, CVS and Kroger, and online at Amazon and www.thatsitfruit.com. Learn more on Instagram and TikTok.
Media Contact:
Chief Marketing Officer
That's it.
1 About Suzy Survey:
The "Parents' Plates" study surveyed 1,000 parents of school-aged children in the U.S. in July 2023. Survey was conducted via real-time consumer insights platform Suzy.
2 About Suzy Survey:
The "Back-to-School" study surveyed 2,706 parents of school-aged children in the U.S. in June 2023. Survey was conducted via real-time consumer insights platform Suzy.
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Healthy snacking company That's it. aims to simplify back-to-school nutrition with curated shopping lists
LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new school year is approaching, and with it, parents are preparing for the accompanying stress of the back-to-school season. Amongst the biggest stressors for parents of school-aged children? Managing after school activities (24%), followed by finding healthy snack options (23%) and packing lunches / food prep (20%)1.
With 43% of parents' top stressors coming in as nutrition-related, That's it. has partnered with childhood nutrition expert Rachel Rothman, MS, RD, CLEC to take the guesswork out of shopping for healthy back-to-school snacks by creating two curated snack shopping lists for Target and Walmart. (Seventy percent of parents indicated that they will do the majority of their back-to-school shopping at one of these two retail giants2.)
"The best part about these snacks is the variety of ingredients and nutrients," said Rothman. "They all contain key nutrients, and are made from whole foods, without the use of flavors or additives. These snacks are all shelf-stable and can be eaten as a quick, nutritious snack, or as part of a more diverse meal to keep your kids fed as the weather cools off and fall schedules heat back up."
Keep reading for Rothman's hand-selected healthy picks:
Target:
- That's it. Mango & Blueberry Mini Fruit Bars
- Whisps Cheese Crisps
- Chomps Snack Sticks
- Simple Mills Crackers
- Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame
Walmart:
- That's it. Apple + Strawberry Mini Fruit Bars
- Terra Sweet Potato Chips
- Kars Nuts Second Nature Wholesome Medley Trail Mix
- BOOMCHICKAPOP Sea Salt Popcorn
- Wild Planet Wild Albacore Tuna pouches
That's it. Mini Fruit Bars are made from two ingredients: Fruit + fruit. These shelf-stable Mini Fruit Bars contain no juices, purees, concentrates or added sugars, and are all-natural, gluten-free, non-GMO, and free from all top food allergens – making them the perfect back-to-school snack for the whole family.
About That's it.
That's it. makes delicious, convenient, plant-based super snacks from only the purest ingredients, and completely free from the top 12 allergens. Since 2012, it has been innovating the natural foods category in the United States with its portfolio of simple and nutritious snacks made from real, whole foods. All That's it. products transparently contain six real ingredients or less, and absolutely no natural or artificial flavors, sugar alcohols, or artificial colors. Its flagship Fruit Bars, now the #1 fruit bar in America, contain only two ingredients: fruit + fruit. You can find That's it. nationwide at your local Starbucks, at major retailers such as: Target, Whole Foods, Costco, Sam's Club, 7-Eleven, Walmart, VONS, CVS and Kroger, and online at Amazon and www.thatsitfruit.com. Learn more on Instagram and TikTok.
Media Contact:
Chief Marketing Officer
That's it.
1 About Suzy Survey:
The "Parents' Plates" study surveyed 1,000 parents of school-aged children in the U.S. in July 2023. Survey was conducted via real-time consumer insights platform Suzy.
2 About Suzy Survey:
The "Back-to-School" study surveyed 2,706 parents of school-aged children in the U.S. in June 2023. Survey was conducted via real-time consumer insights platform Suzy.
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Ford late on Thursday revealed the new Mustang Dark Horse R race car together with an associated one-make series known as the Mustang Challenge. The series starts in 2024 and will be sanctioned by IMSA.
Pricing for the turnkey race car starts at $145,000 and deliveries will begin in time for the first season of the Mustang Challenge. Ford hasn’t said how much a season of the Mustang Challenge will cost.
Ford said it designed the Mustang Dark Horse R to also be eligible for competition in “numerous” grassroots racing series, making the car ideal for up-and-coming drivers.
As the name suggests, the Mustang Dark Horse R is based on the Mustang Dark Horse, a track-focused but road-legal sports car that will join the rest of the redesigned 2024 Mustang range in showrooms this summer. A Mustang Dark Horse S track car is also planned at some point.
The Dark Horse R shares most of its parts with the regular Dark Horse, including a 500-plus-hp version of the Coyote 5.0-liter V-8. Also borrowed from the road car is the 6-speed manual transmission, Torsen limited-slip differential with a 3.73 final drive ratio, and aerodynamics package.
Key upgrades for racing include tow hooks and reinforced jacking points, improving cooling for the drivetrain, a Borla high-flow exhaust system, Multimatic DSSV dampers, adjustable front camber plates, adjustable anti-roll bars, Brembo racing brakes up front (stock Brembos remain at the rear), and custom 19-inch wheels wrapped in slick tires from Michelin.
The Dark Horse R’s cabin also comes stripped of features not required for track use. In place of these are an FIA-certified roll cage, safety nets, a race seat with safety belts (front passenger seat available), and a steering wheel with quick disconnect. A Motec data display and logging system also replaces the stock dash displays.
Ford hasn’t published a calendar for the first season of the Mustang Challenge but said the season will last 10-12 rounds, with some rounds coinciding with race weekends of other series. Each round will feature two practice sessions, one qualifying session, and two sprint races, with cash prizes awarded to top finishers.
The Dark Horse R is one of several racing versions of the latest Mustang. Others include the Mustang GT3, Mustang GT4, and Mustang GT Supercar. That last one is designed for Australia’s Supercars touring car series. Still coming is a new Mustang NASCAR race car that will compete starting in 2024.
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Provides military services, DOD agencies with access to zero-trust technology
FORT MEADE, Md., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Defense Information Systems Agency awarded a follow-on production other transaction authority (OTA) agreement for Thunderdome, DISA's zero trust network access and application security architecture.
Thunderdome will harden the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) networks and help warfighters defend against adversarial activity by employing network and resource access tools along with segmentation technologies. DISA's Thunderdome capabilities work in concert with identity and endpoint cybersecurity capabilities, and align to the president's Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity and the DoD's Zero Trust Strategy.
"Awarding this Thunderdome production agreement is an important step on our zero-trust journey and furthers DISA's mission to provide warfighters with a more secure operating environment," said Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, DISA director and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network Commander. "While DISA leverages these capabilities on our cyber terrain, this full-scale production agreement can be used to assist the military services and other DoD components in implementing key zero-trust activities."
This follow-on agreement to Booz Allen Hamilton is to broadly implement and operate Thunderdome's zero trust network access and application security architecture and comes after successful completion of an 18-month prototype. The period of performance for this follow-on OTA is for a one-year base period, with four one-year option periods for a total agreement lifecycle of five years (August 2023 through August 2028).
"The experience gained in partnership with industry as we implemented the prototype solution over the last 18 months has been invaluable, and we believe this award positions the department to meet critical zero trust adoption timelines in support of our warfighters" said Christopher Barnhurst, DISA deputy director. "We look forward to accelerating implementation activities and partnering across the department to expand access to the zero-trust capabilities Thunderdome provides."
For more information and pricing details, please contact DISA's Mission Partner Engagement Office.
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Provides military services, DOD agencies with access to zero-trust technology
FORT MEADE, Md., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Defense Information Systems Agency awarded a follow-on production other transaction authority (OTA) agreement for Thunderdome, DISA's zero trust network access and application security architecture.
Thunderdome will harden the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) networks and help warfighters defend against adversarial activity by employing network and resource access tools along with segmentation technologies. DISA's Thunderdome capabilities work in concert with identity and endpoint cybersecurity capabilities, and align to the president's Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity and the DoD's Zero Trust Strategy.
"Awarding this Thunderdome production agreement is an important step on our zero-trust journey and furthers DISA's mission to provide warfighters with a more secure operating environment," said Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, DISA director and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network Commander. "While DISA leverages these capabilities on our cyber terrain, this full-scale production agreement can be used to assist the military services and other DoD components in implementing key zero-trust activities."
This follow-on agreement to Booz Allen Hamilton is to broadly implement and operate Thunderdome's zero trust network access and application security architecture and comes after successful completion of an 18-month prototype. The period of performance for this follow-on OTA is for a one-year base period, with four one-year option periods for a total agreement lifecycle of five years (August 2023 through August 2028).
"The experience gained in partnership with industry as we implemented the prototype solution over the last 18 months has been invaluable, and we believe this award positions the department to meet critical zero trust adoption timelines in support of our warfighters" said Christopher Barnhurst, DISA deputy director. "We look forward to accelerating implementation activities and partnering across the department to expand access to the zero-trust capabilities Thunderdome provides."
For more information and pricing details, please contact DISA's Mission Partner Engagement Office.
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Subaru is clearly contemplating what comes next as an edgier alternative to the WRX.
One such possibility is the WRX by Prodrive, a thoughtfully upgraded performance version of the current model for track days and performance driving.
The edgy alternative at Subaru dealerships used to be the WRX STI, which the company announced in March 2022 wouldn’t ever come back in the same form. “In the meantime, a next-generation internal combustion engine WRX STI will not be produced based upon the new WRX platform,” Subaru said with startling finality.
That doesn’t mean the STI is dead. Subaru hinted in the same statement that the STI may come back with electrification. Consider how the fully electric Solterra STI concept shown last year might fit alongside models such as the Kia EV6 GT.
But that would be a very different car.
As I recently experienced at the UK’s Millbrook Proving Ground, with a little time in the driver’s seat, the WRX by Prodrive shows how Subaru might provide loyal enthusiasts with their fix, despite a changing landscape.
This trick WRX was put together by Prodrive, a UK firm known for tuning and motorsports support—and for creating the exclusive $600,000 Prodrive P25 supercar I also drove at one of Millbrook’s handling courses.
While I’m pretty much charmed by any WRX, this one starts on the right note. One of the most distinctive elements I lock onto from across the infield addresses a pet peeve with the current WRX. Body-colored wheel arches in this version replace the stock car’s black-lipped ones, which simply venture too far into Outback and crossover territory. The wheel arch extensions add more than an inch of overall width, which probably adds to the impression—and there’s a rear wing that looks similar to the P25’s. It also gets the same size wheels as the P25, wearing P255/35R19 Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires.
Prodrive says its WRX makes about 30 hp more than the stock WRX thanks to remapped engine management, putting total output just over 300 hp versus the standard WRX’s 271 hp. On the relatively tight road course, where I’m mostly in third gear with brief digs into second, it’s hard to feel that difference without a stock WRX on hand, but it feels robust and flexible in the midrange revs.
As I find in the same handling course where I drove the P25, there is one immediate, distinct difference versus a stock WRX: Its upgraded Sparco SPX front seats are a smart upgrade, as the car corners a lot flatter and they’re needed to hold occupants in place. Prodrive has boosted anti-roll bar stiffness front and rear, upgraded the suspension bushings, and uprated the specs for both the Bilstein dampers and springs.
The brakes have been upgraded, too, with a package similar to the P25 bringing 6-piston calipers in front and 4-piston calipers in back—larger all around, with sport pads. Only on my last lap do I begin driving this WRX hard enough to step hard into the brake pedal, and it’s more decisive than the stock WRX’s for sure.
While it’s hard to tell how much harsher this setup might ride on real-world roads, it doesn’t give the impression that it might make the WRX’s capabilities any less accessible. Like the best STI models—the 2008-2010 model in my mind—it opens up new potential.
The relative simplicity of the package and upgrades stands in contrast to the seemingly endless tuning changes and upgrades that STI models used to boast over the WRX. There’s no quicker-ratio steering, selectable center diff, or resonating exhaust, to name just a few.
If you can put some of those expectations aside, you’re not sure waiting for an electric STI is quite your thing, and you just want a better WRX, well, here it is.
Neither Subaru nor Prodrive will say if this might be sold as a package or a standalone car, by Subaru or by Prodrive, and price certainly isn’t mentioned. However, both insist that this represents a smart but relatively frugal set of accessories and improvements built on the stock Subaru WRX, which starts at $31,625 with a 6-speed manual (as this one has) for 2023. Seeing that Subaru of America got me out here, and it’s built on what’s essentially a U.S.-spec left-hand-drive car, it’s safe to say they’re interested.
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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq:IEP) announced today that it will discuss its second quarter 2023 results on a webcast on Friday, August 4, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast, viewers should go to this link (webcast). We encourage viewers to access the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for at least twelve months at Icahn events and presentations.
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LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia is now using the yuan to pay for imports and exports, becoming the latest country in South America to regularly use the Chinese currency in a small but growing challenge to the hegemony of the U.S. dollar for international financial transactions in the region.
Between May and July of this year, Bolivia conducted financial operations amounting to 278 million Chinese yuan ($38.7 million), which accounts for 10% of its foreign trade during that period, Economy Minister Marcelo Montenegro said on Thursday.
“We’re already using the yuan. It’s a reality and a good start,” Montenegro said during a news conference. “Banana, zinc, and wood manufacturing exporters are conducting transactions in yuan, as well as importers of vehicles and capital goods.” These electronic transactions are carried out through the state-owned Banco Unión.
“The amount being used in yuan is still relatively small, but it will increase over time,” Montenegro said.
With these transactions, Bolivia joins other countries in South America, most notably Brazil and Argentina, which are using the yuan. The three countries are ruled by leftist or left-leaning governments.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, the use of the yuan is growing especially “in those countries that are looking to establish stronger ties with China, that view themselves as in some way politically aligned on this particular objective on decreasing their overall reliance on the dollar and on the U.S. in general,” said Margaret Myers, director of the Asia & Latin America Program at the Washington-based Inter-American Dialogue.
The use of the yuan comes at a time when China’s footprint in the region is increasing with rising trade and investment.
“There is a lot of anxiety in Washington about threats to the special role of the dollar in regions like Latin America,” Benjamin Gedan, director of the Latin America Program at the Washington-based Wilson Center, said. “China’s new role as a lender of last resort in Argentina, and the use of the yuan for international trade by Bolivia, are a sign of the times.”
Earlier this year, Argentina’s government unveiled a plan to use the yuan to pay for imports from China as a way to preserve its dwindling foreign reserves and it has raised the possibility of paying off debts with the International Monetary Fund using the Chinese currency. In Brazil, the yuan surpassed the euro as the second most important currency in its foreign reserves at the end of 2022, when 5.37% of the central bank’s holdings were in the Chinese currency, compared to 4.74% for the euro.
In Bolivia, the yuan started to be used after months of severe dollar shortages that have been impacting the country’s economy since February.
Some analysts and members of the opposition have questioned the move to use the yuan.
“It is not a long-term solution, and it seems more like an attempt to cover up economic problems,” said José Gabriel Espinoza, an economics professor at Bolivia’s Catholic University.
The manager of the Chamber of Exporters of Bolivia, Marcelo Olguín, dismissed the criticism, characterizing the use of the yuan as merely “an alternative to operate.”
Beyond political considerations, looking for alternatives to the U.S. dollar that has become more expensive amid rising interest rates also makes economic sense, said Rebecca Ray, senior academic researcher at the Boston University Global Development Policy Center.
“They’re all facing the same global macroeconomic conditions, and the most important part of that is the US dollar is really expensive and hard to get a hold of. So there’s basically a global dollar shortage among current central banks,” Ray said. “Central banks everywhere are looking for alternatives.”
Bolivia’s President Luis Arce said earlier this month the Andean country was looking for alternatives amid a “dollar liquidity crisis.”
During a visit to China in April, Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva questioned the omnipresence of the U.S. dollar in foreign trade.
“Who was it that decided that the dollar was the currency after the disappearance of the gold standard?” he said.
Beijing is welcoming this new dynamic after years of a concerted effort to push for the yuan to be used more widely on the international stage.
“China clearly wants to challenge the global dominance of the dollar, both for practical and symbolic purposes,” Gedan said.
Now that is starting to be more appealing to more countries.
“China has been wanting to internationalize (its currency) for many years. What is new is that other countries are receptive to the idea because the current situation isn’t sustainable,” Ray said.
Experts agree though that any large-scale shift to the yuan is unlikely in the near future.
“I think there’s a sort of natural limit that most countries will hit,” Myers said. “So many transactions still need to be done using the dollar.”
The “primary limitation here is the fact that the Chinese financial system is still relatively closed,” Myers added.
Gedan added that at least “for now, there is generally more faith in the Fed than in China’s central bankers.”
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Politi reported from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Associated Press writer Mauricio Savarese contributed to this report from Sao Paulo, Brazil. | https://wgntv.com/business/ap-business/ap-bolivia-is-the-latest-south-american-nation-to-use-chinas-yuan-for-trade-in-challenge-to-the-dollar/ | 2023-07-29T00:23:17 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/business/ap-business/ap-bolivia-is-the-latest-south-american-nation-to-use-chinas-yuan-for-trade-in-challenge-to-the-dollar/ |
LIMERICK, Ireland, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NAC Aviation 29 Designated Activity Company (the "Company") today announced amendments to (i) its previously announced offer to purchase an amount up to the Tender Cap (as defined below) of its 4.75% Senior Secured Notes due June 30, 2026 (the "Notes") at a purchase price per $1,000 principal amount of Notes for cash (the "Notes Offer") as set forth in the Company's amended Offer to Purchase and dated July 28, 2023 (as amended hereby, the "Amended Offer to Purchase") and (ii) the concurrent purchase by way of assignment from lenders (the "TLB Lenders"), of loans (the "TLB Loans") under its term loan B credit agreement dated as of June 1, 2022 between, among others, the Company as a borrower, the financial institutions named therein as original lenders and Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as agent for the lenders (as amended from time to time, the "Term Loan B Credit Agreement" and, together with the Notes, the "NAC 29 Debt"), on substantially the same economic terms as the Notes Offer (the "TLB Offer" and, together with the Notes Offer, the "Debt Purchase Transactions"). The maximum aggregate amount (at face value) of NAC 29 Debt to be purchased by the Company pursuant to the Debt Purchase Transactions is $80,000,000 (the "Tender Cap").
The Company is hereby amending the Amended Offer to Purchase to (1) amend the Early Tender Premium component of the Total Consideration (both as defined in the Amended Offer to Purchase) from $30.00 to $10.00 per $1,000 principal amount for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase by the Company, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the settlement date; (2) extend the Early Tender Time and the Withdrawal Deadline (both as defined in the Amended Offer to Purchase) from 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 7, 2023 to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 10, 2023; and (3) a clarificatory change to the table on the second page of the Amended Offer to Purchase. These amendments apply to both the Notes Offer and the TLB Offer.
The change in the Early Tender Premium has been made to ensure compliance with the requirements as set out in Clause 4.3 of side letter no. 2 to the intercreditor agreement that was entered into by, among others, the Company on 18 July 2023.
No further action is required to be taken by holders who have already validly tendered and not validly withdrawn their NAC 29 Debt in order to receive the Total Consideration, including the amended Early Tender Premium. Except as described herein, other terms of the previously announced Debt Purchase Transactions remain unchanged.
The complete terms and conditions of the Notes Offer are described in the Amended Offer to Purchase, dated July 28, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the tender agent and information agent (the "Tender and Information Agent") for the Notes Offer, by telephone at +1 (855) 654-2014 (U.S. toll free) and +1 (212) 430-3774 (collect), in writing at 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New York, New York 10006, Attention: Corporate Actions.
The complete terms of the TLB Offer are described in the Amended Auction Notice dated July 28, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as purchase agent (the "Purchase Agent") for the TLB Offer by telephone at +1 (855) 287-1922 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 250-7527 (collect), or in writing at One Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019, Attention: Liability Management Group.
The Company has engaged Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. to act as the dealer manager (the "Dealer Manager") in connection with the Notes Offer and as Purchase Agent in connection with the TLB Offer. Questions regarding the terms of the Debt Purchase Transactions may be directed to the Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. by telephone at +1 (855) 287-1922 (toll-free) and +1 (212) 250-7527 (collect).
Cautionary Statement
None of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Purchase Agent, the Tender and Information Agent or the trustee for the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether holders and/or lenders should or should not tender any NAC 29 Debt in response to the Debt Purchase Transactions or expressing any opinion as to whether the terms of the Debt Purchase Transactions are fair to any holder or lender. Holders and/or lenders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their NAC 29 Debt and, if so, the principal amount of NAC 29 Debt to tender and the bid price at which to tender. Holders of Notes should refer to the Amended Offer to Purchase for a description of the offer terms, conditions, disclaimers and other information applicable to the Notes Offer, and TLB Lenders should refer to the TLB Auction Notice for a description of the offer terms, conditions, disclaimers and other information applicable to the TLB Offer.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Notes Offer is being made solely by means of the Amended Offer to Purchase. The Debt Purchase Transactions are not being made to holders of securities in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require any Debt Purchase Transactions to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Debt Purchase Transactions will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager or Purchase Agent (as applicable) or one or more registered brokers or dealers licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
About Nordic Aviation Capital
NAC is a global leader in regional aircraft leasing and is expanding into larger narrowbody aircraft leveraging its world-class asset management platform. The firm is based in Ireland and currently has offices also in Singapore, Denmark, Toronto and Beijing.
Forward Looking Information Disclaimer
Some of the statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include statements regarding the Company's intent and belief or current expectations and may be identified by the use of words like "anticipate", "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "will," "should," "seek," the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, without limitation, the Company's ability to consummate the Debt Purchase Transactions, as well as matters beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, results or events.
Contacts:
Nordic Aviation Capital:
Media contact: marketing@nac.dk
Global Bondholder Services Corporation:
65 Broadway – Suite 404
New York, NY 10006
United States
Attn: Corporate Actions
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 430-3774
Toll free +1 (855) 654-2014
Email: contact@gbsc-usa.com
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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq:IEP) announced today that it will discuss its second quarter 2023 results on a webcast on Friday, August 4, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast, viewers should go to this link (webcast). We encourage viewers to access the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for at least twelve months at Icahn events and presentations.
Icahn Enterprises L.P., a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company engaged in seven primary business segments: Investment, Energy, Automotive, Food Packaging, Real Estate, Home Fashion and Pharma.
Investor Contact:
Ted Papapostolou, Chief Financial Officer
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Thursday that he has offered to buy an American company’s Caribbean coast property for about $385 million to end a bitter, years-long dispute.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said a formal offer would be presented to Alabama-based Vulcan Materials. The company operated gravel extraction pits at the Yucatan peninsula site before López Obrador’s administration closed them.
The company said it had not yet received the president’s proposal or responded to the idea. In papers filed for a case before an international arbitration panel, Vulcan Materials valued the almost 6,000-acre (2,400 hectare) property, located just south of the resort town of Playa del Carmen, at $1.9 billion.
López Obrador said his much lower offer was fair and based on a government assessment. He said the most attractive part of the property was the freight shipping dock, which he plans to turn into a dock for cruise ships.
As the only significant port facility on that stretch of the Caribbean coast, the dock would also be useful for transporting gravel and cement for the president’s massive train construction project, known as the Maya Train.
López Obrador said he also wants to use the flooded gravel pits that the company dug out of hundreds of acres of the limestone soil as “swimming pools” or an “ecotourism” area that would be operated as a concession by a private operator.
The huge pits are inhabited by crocodiles, which are a protected species in Mexico.
López Obrador left open a vague threat of seizing the property if the offer wasn’t accepted by the time he leaves office in September 2024.
“Before I leave (office), this is going to be resolved, one way or another,” he said, adding that the company would have to agree to drop its damages-seeking cases before the arbitration panel as part of the deal.
In 2021, Mexico’s environment ministry closed Vulcan’s limestone quarry and forbade the company from exporting stone that was long used in U.S. and Mexican building projects. The president accused the company of extracting rock and exporting it without proper permits. Vulcan said it had the needed permits.
In March, the U.S. State Department said it was “concerned about the fair treatment of our companies in Mexico” after Mexican police seized the cargo terminal on Vulcan’s property.
Police held the port and used it to unload cargo from a Mexican cement and aggregates company, Cemex.
The president has publicly sparred with Vulcan for over a year. The dock at Punta Venado would allow cement, crushed stone and other materials to complete the Maya Train project to reach the area. Because there aren’t any local supplies of crushed stone needed to stabilize the tracks, López Obrador has been forced to import the stone, known as ballast, from Cuba.
Ships carrying the Cuban ballast have had to dock at the port of Sisal, on the Gulf of Mexico side of the Yucatan peninsula, and have their cargo trucked about 180 miles (300 kilometers) to some train construction sites.
The only private freight dock on the Caribbean side that could handle the Cuban shipments, and other shipments of cement and steel, is the one owned by Vulcan.
The 950-mile (1,500-kilometer) Maya Train line is meant to run in a rough loop around the Yucatan Peninsula, connecting beach resorts and archaeological sites.
López Obrador touts the train as a way to bring some of Cancun’s tourism income to inland communities that haven’t shared in the wealth. But there are no credible feasibility studies showing tourists would want to use the train. | https://wgntv.com/business/ap-business/ap-mexicos-president-offers-to-buy-us-companys-coastal-property-for-375-million-to-end-dispute/ | 2023-07-29T00:23:24 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/business/ap-business/ap-mexicos-president-offers-to-buy-us-companys-coastal-property-for-375-million-to-end-dispute/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as “Take It Easy” and “The Best of My Love” and stepped out front for the waltz-time ballad “Take It to the Limit,” has died, the band said Thursday.
Meisner died Wednesday night in Los Angeles of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Eagles said in a statement. He was 77.
The bassist had endured numerous afflictions in recent years and personal tragedy in 2016 when his wife, Lana Rae Meisner, accidentally shot herself and died. Meanwhile, Randy Meisner had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and had severe issues with alcohol, according to court records and comments made during a 2015 hearing in which a judge ordered Meisner to receive constant medical care.
Called “the sweetest man in the music business” by former bandmate Don Felder, the baby-faced Meisner joined Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon in the early 1970s to form a quintessential Los Angeles band and one of the most popular acts in history.
“Randy was an integral part of the Eagles and instrumental in the early success of the band,” the Eagles’ statement said. “His vocal range was astonishing, as is evident on his signature ballad, ‘Take It to the Limit.’”
The band said funeral plans were pending.
Evolving from country rock to hard rock, the Eagles turned out a run of hit singles and albums over the next decade, starting with “Take It Easy” and continuing with “Desperado,” “Hotel California” and “Life In the Fast Lane” among others. Although chastised by many critics as slick and superficial, the Eagles released two of the most popular albums of all time, “Hotel California” and “Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975),” which with sales at 38 million the Recording Industry Association of America ranked with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as the No. 1 seller.
Led by singer-songwriters Henley and Frey, the Eagles were initially branded as “mellow” and “easy listening.” But by their third album, the 1974 release “On the Border,” they had added a rock guitarist, Felder, and were turning away from country and bluegrass.
Leadon, an old-fashioned bluegrass picker, was unhappy with the new sound and left after the 1975 album “One of These Nights.” (He was replaced by another rock guitarist, Joe Walsh.) Meisner stayed on through the 1976 release of “Hotel California,” the band’s most acclaimed record, but was gone soon after. His departure, ironically, was touched off by the song he cowrote and was best known for, “Take It to the Limit.”
A shy Nebraskan torn between fame and family life, Meisner had been ill and homesick during the “Hotel California” tour (his first marriage was breaking up) and was reluctant to have the spotlight for “Take It to the Limit,” a showcase for his nasally tenor. His objections during a Knoxville, Tennessee, concert in the summer of 1977 so angered Frey that the two argued backstage and Meisner left soon after. His replacement, Timothy B. Schmit, remained with the group over the following decades, along with Henley, Walsh and Frey, who died in 2016.
As a solo artist, Meisner never approached the success of the Eagles, but did have hits with “Hearts On Fire” and “Deep Inside My Heart” and played on records by Walsh, James Taylor and Dan Fogelberg among others. Meanwhile, the Eagles ended a 14-year hiatus in 1994 and toured with Schmit even though Meisner had played on all but one of their earlier studio albums. He did join group members past and present in 1998 when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and performed “Take It Easy” and “Hotel California.” For a decade, he was part of World Classic Rockers, a touring act that at various times included Donovan, Spencer Davis and Denny Laine.
Meisner was married twice, the first time when he was still in his teens, and had three kids.
The son of sharecroppers and grandson of a classical violinist, Meisner was playing in local bands as a teenager and by the end of the 1960s had moved to California and joined a country rock group, Poco, along with Richie Furay and Jimmy Messina. But he would remember being angered that Furay wouldn’t let him listen to the studio mix of their first album and left the group before it came out: His successor was Timothy B. Schmit.
Meisner backed Ricky Nelson, played on Taylor’s “Sweet Baby James” album and befriended Henley and Frey when all were performing in Linda Ronstadt’s band. With Ronstadt’s blessing, they formed the Eagles, were signed up by David Geffen for his Asylum Records label and released their self-titled debut album in 1972.
Frey and Henley sang lead most of the time, but Meisner was the key behind “Take It the Limit.” It appeared on the “One of These Nights” album from 1975 and became a top 5 single, a weary, plaintive song later covered by Etta James and as a duet by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.
Meisner’s falsetto voice was so distinctive it became a defining part not only of the Eagles but the entire California sound.
Meisner’s “high harmonies are instantly recognizable and cherished by Eagles fans around the world,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said in a statement.
In a pair of 2015 episodes of the parody series “Documentary Now!” about a faux-Eagles band, Bill Hader’s mustachioed, ultra-high-voiced character is clearly inspired by Meisner.
“The purpose of the whole Eagles thing to me was that combination and the chemistry that made all the harmonies just sound perfect,” Meisner told the music web site www.lobstergottalent.com in 2015. “The funny thing is after we made those albums I never listened to them and it is only when someone comes over or I am at somebody’s house and it gets played in the background that is when I’ll tell myself, ‘Damn, these records are good.’”
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AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton in Los Angeles contributed to this report. | https://wgntv.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-randy-meisner-founding-member-of-the-eagles-and-singer-of-take-it-to-the-limit-dies-at-77/ | 2023-07-29T00:23:30 | 0 | https://wgntv.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-randy-meisner-founding-member-of-the-eagles-and-singer-of-take-it-to-the-limit-dies-at-77/ |
DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — A felon was arrested after a SWAT team with the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) found multiple stolen car items and drugs at a home on Thursday.
An operation targeted 39-year-old Jose Galindo, a man known for his violent criminal history and multiple felony convictions.
The DCSO SWAT team searched a home where they found:
- two stolen car hauler trailers
- stolen car parts
- 13.35 grams of fentanyl
- 15.51 grams of cocaine
- 7.68 grams of methamphetamine
- one firearm
Galindo faces multiple charges for possession of a controlled substance, selling/manufacturing/delivering a controlled substance and trafficking fentanyl. He was taken to the DeSoto County Jail. | https://nbc-2.com/news/crime/2023/07/28/felon-arrested-after-swat-team-raids-desoto-county-home-seizes-multiple-stolen-car-items-drugs/ | 2023-07-29T00:23:34 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/crime/2023/07/28/felon-arrested-after-swat-team-raids-desoto-county-home-seizes-multiple-stolen-car-items-drugs/ |
LIMERICK, Ireland, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NAC Aviation 29 Designated Activity Company (the "Company") today announced amendments to (i) its previously announced offer to purchase an amount up to the Tender Cap (as defined below) of its 4.75% Senior Secured Notes due June 30, 2026 (the "Notes") at a purchase price per $1,000 principal amount of Notes for cash (the "Notes Offer") as set forth in the Company's amended Offer to Purchase and dated July 28, 2023 (as amended hereby, the "Amended Offer to Purchase") and (ii) the concurrent purchase by way of assignment from lenders (the "TLB Lenders"), of loans (the "TLB Loans") under its term loan B credit agreement dated as of June 1, 2022 between, among others, the Company as a borrower, the financial institutions named therein as original lenders and Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as agent for the lenders (as amended from time to time, the "Term Loan B Credit Agreement" and, together with the Notes, the "NAC 29 Debt"), on substantially the same economic terms as the Notes Offer (the "TLB Offer" and, together with the Notes Offer, the "Debt Purchase Transactions"). The maximum aggregate amount (at face value) of NAC 29 Debt to be purchased by the Company pursuant to the Debt Purchase Transactions is $80,000,000 (the "Tender Cap").
The Company is hereby amending the Amended Offer to Purchase to (1) amend the Early Tender Premium component of the Total Consideration (both as defined in the Amended Offer to Purchase) from $30.00 to $10.00 per $1,000 principal amount for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase by the Company, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the settlement date; (2) extend the Early Tender Time and the Withdrawal Deadline (both as defined in the Amended Offer to Purchase) from 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 7, 2023 to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 10, 2023; and (3) a clarificatory change to the table on the second page of the Amended Offer to Purchase. These amendments apply to both the Notes Offer and the TLB Offer.
The change in the Early Tender Premium has been made to ensure compliance with the requirements as set out in Clause 4.3 of side letter no. 2 to the intercreditor agreement that was entered into by, among others, the Company on 18 July 2023.
No further action is required to be taken by holders who have already validly tendered and not validly withdrawn their NAC 29 Debt in order to receive the Total Consideration, including the amended Early Tender Premium. Except as described herein, other terms of the previously announced Debt Purchase Transactions remain unchanged.
The complete terms and conditions of the Notes Offer are described in the Amended Offer to Purchase, dated July 28, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the tender agent and information agent (the "Tender and Information Agent") for the Notes Offer, by telephone at +1 (855) 654-2014 (U.S. toll free) and +1 (212) 430-3774 (collect), in writing at 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New York, New York 10006, Attention: Corporate Actions.
The complete terms of the TLB Offer are described in the Amended Auction Notice dated July 28, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as purchase agent (the "Purchase Agent") for the TLB Offer by telephone at +1 (855) 287-1922 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 250-7527 (collect), or in writing at One Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019, Attention: Liability Management Group.
The Company has engaged Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. to act as the dealer manager (the "Dealer Manager") in connection with the Notes Offer and as Purchase Agent in connection with the TLB Offer. Questions regarding the terms of the Debt Purchase Transactions may be directed to the Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. by telephone at +1 (855) 287-1922 (toll-free) and +1 (212) 250-7527 (collect).
Cautionary Statement
None of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Purchase Agent, the Tender and Information Agent or the trustee for the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether holders and/or lenders should or should not tender any NAC 29 Debt in response to the Debt Purchase Transactions or expressing any opinion as to whether the terms of the Debt Purchase Transactions are fair to any holder or lender. Holders and/or lenders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their NAC 29 Debt and, if so, the principal amount of NAC 29 Debt to tender and the bid price at which to tender. Holders of Notes should refer to the Amended Offer to Purchase for a description of the offer terms, conditions, disclaimers and other information applicable to the Notes Offer, and TLB Lenders should refer to the TLB Auction Notice for a description of the offer terms, conditions, disclaimers and other information applicable to the TLB Offer.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Notes Offer is being made solely by means of the Amended Offer to Purchase. The Debt Purchase Transactions are not being made to holders of securities in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require any Debt Purchase Transactions to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Debt Purchase Transactions will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager or Purchase Agent (as applicable) or one or more registered brokers or dealers licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
About Nordic Aviation Capital
NAC is a global leader in regional aircraft leasing and is expanding into larger narrowbody aircraft leveraging its world-class asset management platform. The firm is based in Ireland and currently has offices also in Singapore, Denmark, Toronto and Beijing.
Forward Looking Information Disclaimer
Some of the statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include statements regarding the Company's intent and belief or current expectations and may be identified by the use of words like "anticipate", "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "will," "should," "seek," the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, without limitation, the Company's ability to consummate the Debt Purchase Transactions, as well as matters beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, results or events.
Contacts:
Nordic Aviation Capital:
Media contact: marketing@nac.dk
Global Bondholder Services Corporation:
65 Broadway – Suite 404
New York, NY 10006
United States
Attn: Corporate Actions
Banks and Brokers call: +1 (212) 430-3774
Toll free +1 (855) 654-2014
Email: contact@gbsc-usa.com
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The United States’ 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the Women’s World Cup drew 7.93 million viewers, making it the largest combined English- and Spanish-language audience for a group stage match involving the American women.
The first U.S. match on Friday night against Vietnam had a combined audience of 6.26 million.
The game on Thursday afternoon in Wellington, New Zealand, which kicked off at 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday night, averaged 6,429,000 viewers on Fox, making it the most-watched group stage telecast since Fox started covering it in 2015. Fox and Nielsen said the audience peaked at 8.45 million for the final 15 minutes.
The previous U.S. English-language Women’s World Cup group stage mark was 5,337,000 in 2019 for a game against Chile.
Wednesday night’s match ranks seventh in most viewers for a Women’s World Cup match on Fox, ABC or ESPN. It is the third most-watched, non-final, surpassed only by the 2015 and 2019 U.S. semifinal matches.
The Spanish-language audience of 1.51 million across Telemundo, Peacock, Universo and Telemundo streaming platforms was the second-largest Women’s World Cup audience regardless of round. It was just shy of the 1.55 million that viewed the 2019 final, which was also between the Americans and the Dutch.
Telemundo is a division of Comcast Corp.’s NBCUniversal.
Ratings for the next U.S. match on Tuesday against Portugal are likely to show a marked decrease because it will kick off at 3 a.m. EDT.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-womens-world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://wgntv.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-u-s-womens-world-cup-tie-vs-netherlands-draws-combined-audience-of-7-93-million-on-fox-telemundo/ | 2023-07-29T00:23:36 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-u-s-womens-world-cup-tie-vs-netherlands-draws-combined-audience-of-7-93-million-on-fox-telemundo/ |
LELY, Fla. — A man was arrested after he attacked a woman during a road rage incident in Lely.
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), a woman was driving south on County Barn Road behind a white Lexus sedan on July 5 at around 2:30 p.m. When the sedan went to turn onto Charlemagne Boulevard, the woman passed by. The sedan pulled out behind the woman and began following her. When she turned onto Greenwood Circle, the sedan sped by and cut her off.
The sedan driver, identified as 58-year-old Michael Dean Thomas, got out of his vehicle and began cursing at the woman. He reached into the woman’s car window, ripped off her sunglasses and hurled them at her. Thomas, still fuming with anger, pulled open the woman’s car door and yanked her out of the vehicle by the strands of her hair.
Thomas threw the woman to the ground and began hitting her as she tried to defend herself. A witness intervened in the attack and Thomas drove away from the scene, CCSO said.
Thomas was identified as a suspect during an investigation and the woman and witness were able to identify him as the assailant from photo lineups.
On July 28, Thomas turned himself into the Collier County Jail. He was taken into custody.
Thomas faces a charge of burglary with battery. | https://nbc-2.com/news/crime/2023/07/28/man-arrested-after-attacking-woman-during-road-rage-in-collier-county/ | 2023-07-29T00:23:40 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/crime/2023/07/28/man-arrested-after-attacking-woman-during-road-rage-in-collier-county/ |
Thandiwe Newton starring in a thriller, the return of the TV family wrestling drama “Heels” and a new album from Post Malone are among the new television, movies, music and games now available on a device near you.
Among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists are comedian Chris Estrada’s series “This Fool” returning for a second season and Zach Galifianakis starring in a movie about the creation of the ultra-collectable Beanie Babies.
NEW MOVIES TO STREAM
— Zach Galifianakis takes on a different kind of role in “The Beanie Bubble,” playing Ty Warner, the founder of Ty, Inc. and creator of the Beanie Babies, which in the mid-1990s surged in popularity, and resale value, for several years. The film is not exactly about him however. Based on Zac Bissonnette’s “The Great Beanie Baby Bubble: Mass Delusion and the Dark Side of Cute,” directors Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash Jr. look at the women around Ty — his business partner, played by Elizabeth Banks; a single mother he dates, played by Sarah Snook; and a temp who puts his company online at the beginning of the e-commerce age, played by Geraldine Viswanathan. “The Beanie Bubble” is available on Apple TV+ starting Friday.
— Thandiwe Newton plays a former New Orleans cop-turned-college professor living in a remote part of Montana who catches two hunters trespassing on her property in the thriller “God’s Country,” streaming on Hulu on Friday. Based on James Lee Burke’s short story “Winter Light,” the Julian Higgins-directed film debuted last year at Sundance to largely favorable reviews. In the Los Angeles Times, Robert Daniels wrote that “’God’s Country’ is a film that wants to disarm you at every turn, and it often succeeds with a transfixing, acute spirit of retribution against society’s toxic racial and gender power dynamics.”
— And in honor of “Oppenheimer” debuting in theaters, the programmers over at the Criterion Channel have waived the subscription fee and made Jon Else’s riveting 1981 documentary “The Day After Trinity” available for free until July 31. J. Robert Oppenheimer had died by the time the filmmakers started on this endeavor, but the film features interviews with an army of names that anyone who watched the movie, or read “American Prometheus,” will recognize. They include his brother Frank Oppenheimer, Haakon Chevalier, Hans Bethe, Isidor Rabi and more, reflecting on Oppenheimer and what they created at Los Alamos. It’s an essential historical document and fascinating companion piece to Christopher Nolan’s film.
— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr
NEW MUSIC TO STREAM
— The music week belongs to Post Malone, whose new album “Austin,” signals a move away from rap. There’s already been the excellent single synth-pop tune “Chemical,” the hungover ballad “Mourning” and the power rock of ”Overdrive,” where he sings “I’ll remove my tattoos if that’s cool to you/I’ll do anything to be cool to you.” Post Malone says he played guitar on all of the 17-tracks and posted on Instagram: “It’s been some of the funnest music, some of the most challenging and rewarding music for me, at least — trying to really push myself and really do some cool stuff.”
— The Rolling Stones are reissuing their stuffed 2002 album “Forty Licks” digitally for the first time on Wednesday. It’s got over 2 1/2 hours of top-level Stones, including “Satisfaction,” “Miss You,” “Brown Sugar,” “Paint It, Black,” “Honky Tonk Women,” “Get Off of My Cloud” and “Angie.” “Forty Licks” would sell seven million copies around the world, and has come to be seen as the definitive anthology of the band’s recording career, bringing together songs from their early days via Decca UK and London US through to the establishment of their own Rolling Stones Records.
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
NEW SERIES TO STREAM
— Comedian Chris Estrada’s “This Fool” drops its 10-episode second season Friday on Hulu. The show is a working-class comedy about Estrada’s character, Julio, living in South Los Angeles, who has the best of intentions but often finds himself in absurd situations. When we first met him in season one, Julio is living with his mother and grandmother, still using his childhood bedroom, and working for a gang rehabilitation group called Hugs not Thugs. In season two, Hugs not Thugs has shuttered. Julio, along with his ex-con cousin and now roommate Luis, and former support group boss, a minister played by Michael Imperioli, decide to open a coffee shop and name it Mugs not Thugs, which employs ex-felons.
— Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig’s family wrestling drama “Heels” is back two years after its debut on Starz. The actors play brothers, Jack and Ace Spade, who are professional wrestlers in a small Georgia town called Duffy, where their drama and rivalry extends outside the ring. Ace, who is the hero character (known as “the face” in wrestling-speak) has the potential to leave their Duffy Wrestling League for the big time while Jack — the villain known as “the heel” — also dreams of stardom but carries the burden of keeping the family business afloat. Season one followed the breakdown of the brothers’ relationship and in season two, debuting Friday on Starz, the two must come together to restore the Duffy Wrestling League. Amell, who starred as Oliver Queen in The CW’s “Arrow,” has said he never thought he would find a role as satisfying as that, and playing Jack is like lightning striking twice.
— Alicia Rancilio
NEW VIDEO GAMES TO PLAY
— Disney’s Castle of Illusion, from 1990, was a charming adventure that could have turned Mickey Mouse into the next Mario. Alas, the Mouse House let the series wither, but England’s Dlala Studios has dusted off Mickey’s white gloves for the new Disney Illusion Island. It’s a two-dimensional romp in which Mickey, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy run, jump and bounce across the island in search of three magical books. Parents and kids can team up to play all four characters at once — you can boost a teammate’s health meter with a hug — or you can explore solo. The animation looks more like the Rayman series than classic Disney, but it’s vivid and lively. The frolicking begins Friday on Nintendo Switch.
— Lou Kesten
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LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The School District of Lee County is suffering a teacher shortage like the rest of the nation. This week they’re training new teachers to get ready to be in their classrooms on Aug. 10.
These new teachers are getting lessons on how to handle different student situations.
“My favorite one is when we have to manage the behavior of the student because I know the number one challenge for a teacher is classroom management,” said new teacher Danica Alcala.
Alcala isn’t just new to Lee County but new to teaching in America. She is from the Philippines and spent the past five years teaching in Bahrain; and now will teach science at Lehigh Acres Middle School.
“The things that I encountered for the entire week, I already knew some of them, but most are new to me, so I am thrilled to try them to teach,” said Alcala.
The district also tracks the progress of these teachers to ensure their experience keeps them here for many years. The district still needs to fill another 350 positions, so those joining later will have a similar type of training throughout the year. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/07/28/new-lee-county-teachers-receive-training-ahead-of-school-year/ | 2023-07-29T00:23:46 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/07/28/new-lee-county-teachers-receive-training-ahead-of-school-year/ |
Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a high-scoring offense or stingy defense.
“There’s a 100% injury rate in the NFL,” seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady once said.
Navigating those injuries could make the difference between a squad seeing its season sink or beating the odds and making the playoffs.
Here’s a look at some of the most common injuries suffered by NFL players throughout the season:
ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURES
The Achilles is the longest and strongest tendon in the body and stretches from the heel to the calf. It’s a springy band located behind the ankle and just above the heel that helps players push off their feet, jump and accelerate.
Due to overuse or excessive force placed on the tendon, it can tear or rupture. Surgery is typically necessary to reconnect the ends, sidelining a player for several months due to the extensive rehabilitation needed.
ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL TEARS
The anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate, medial collateral and lateral collateral ligaments are all located in the knee and serve different purposes.
The ACL connects the thigh bone to the shin bone in the front of the knee. While a sprain could sideline a player for a few weeks, a tear can end a season.
The PCL is located behind the ACL, crisscrossing it to form an “X” in the center of the knee. The MCL connects the thigh bone to the shin bone on the inner side of the knee, while the LCL connects the thigh bone to the top of the lower leg, or fibula, and is located on the outer side of the knee.
CONCUSSIONS
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a hit to the head or a sudden movement that causes the head and brain to shake violently. Symptoms may include headaches, neck pain, nausea, dizziness and feeling sluggish.
The NFL has been regularly testing helmets for players to help reduce the risk of concussions. In April, the league and the NFL Players Association approved the use of a helmet specifically for quarterbacks to reduce the severity of helmet-to-ground impacts, which the NFL says accounts for half of quarterback concussions.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions and can only be diagnosed posthumously. It can cause memory loss, depression and violent mood swings.
HAMSTRING INJURIES
The hamstring is a group of four muscles that run along the back of the thigh, stretching from the hip to the knee, and they help a person bend their leg at the knee. These injuries vary in severity, and in turn, their timetable in sidelining a player.
A mild pull of one of the muscles, commonly referred to as a Grade I injury, can sideline a player for a few days to a couple of weeks and can be a lingering condition if not sufficiently rested and healed. A Grade II hamstring injury involves a partial tear, while a Grade III injury is a complete tear of the hamstring that could require surgery and is likely season ending.
HIGH ANKLE SPRAINS
When a player suffers a high ankle sprain, the ligaments above the ankle — which connect the tibia to the fibula — are affected rather than the ligaments outside the ankle in a low ankle sprain.
High ankle sprains take much longer to recover from — six to eight weeks, and sometimes longer — than a classic ankle sprain, which might sideline a player for several days to a couple weeks.
HIP POINTERS
It could sideline a player for a week or a couple of months, depending on the severity. A hip pointer is bruising in the pelvis and abdomen area, usually caused by blunt force, such as a hard tackle. The bleeding can affect several other muscles in the area, making it difficult for a person to run or even walk.
LISFRANC INJURIES
A serious foot injury that can be career-threatening because of its complexity. A Lisfranc sprain or fracture is an injury in the middle of the foot in which at least one (or sometimes, all) of the small bones (or metatarsals) is broken or the ligaments that support the foot in that area are torn. Even a minor sprain not requiring surgical repair could take six to eight weeks to heal.
MENISCUS TEARS
The meniscus is a crescent-shaped rubbery disc of cartilage that serves as a shock absorber on the inside and outer edges of the knee. Both help a person balance weight across the knee. When a meniscus is torn, the knee can lock up and swell. A minor tear can be treated with rest, but a severe tear could require surgery that may sideline an athlete for several weeks or months.
OBLIQUE STRAINS
An oblique strain involves the muscles on the side of the body between the ribs and pelvis. This type of injury can occur when a player takes a hard hit to the waist area, or from overuse or sudden use of the muscles — for instance, a quarterback throwing a pass or a defensive back turning to defend a receiver. Oblique strains are usually treated with rest and could take a few weeks to heal, or could become a lingering issue otherwise.
PATELLAR TENDON INJURIES
The patellar tendon allows a person to straighten a leg by acting with the quadriceps. Technically, it’s a ligament because it connects the kneecap to the shin bone. Complete tears or ruptures often need to be surgically sewn back together and recovery is typically at least four to six months.
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
An injury that affects the bottom of the foot and can lead to intense heel pain. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ligament supporting the arch of the foot — the plantar fascia — is strained and worsens when small tears develop in the ligament. The injury can sap players of speed while they deal with it. Rest, icing of the arch and finding new footwear are among the typical treatments. It can linger for months.
TURF TOE
An extremely painful injury that can sideline players for a few months. It occurs when the ligaments under the joint of the big toe are sprained or ruptured as a result of the toe being hyperextended. It makes it extremely difficult to push off and cut while running.
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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Thousands of you who are registered to vote in Lee County got a text message warning you that you are no longer enrolled to vote by mail.
The text said Republicans kicked everyone off, and now, in order to receive a ballot by mail, you must re-enroll.
The text was sent out by the Lee County Democratic Party to democrats and No Party Affiliates voters.
It urged people to re-register for a vote by mail ballot after Republicans voted to wipe the slate clean at the first of the year. A move that now seems to be creating concern for more than just Democrats.
“We started getting phone calls. People were worried that it was some type of scam,” said Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle.
However, it was not a scam. That text message was worded by the Lee County Democratic Party warning that nearly 200k vote-by-mail requests had expired at the beginning of this year.
“It got people to request their vote by mail, and so I appreciate all the help I can get,” Doyle continued.
That’s because only 32k people have currently asked for a mail ballot in Lee County. That leaves about 479-thousand registered voters to show up at the polls instead of voting by mail.
Voters like Peter Modys of Pine Island feared that could lead to long lines at the polls if more people don’t request mail ballots.
“It could be a big mess. It would be very unfortunate for those people who have to go after they thought a mail vote would work, and now they’ve been wiped clean. It’s just more shenanigans,” Modys said.
That’s why the chair of Lee County’s Democratic Party, Kari Lerner, supports sending the text.
“I don’t understand why you would want to limit or restrict United States citizens’ access to their right and responsibility to vote,” Lerner stressed.
It appears to now be a concern for some top Republicans, like Ronna McDaniel, who pleaded with her own party to request mail ballots.
“But now we must encourage more of our voters to request ballots or vote early in person,” McDaniel stated in a video released by the party as Florida’s Presidential Primary in March draws ever closer.
“Having your ballot mailed to you guarantees you every opportunity to exercise your power and submit your vote,” Lerner concluded.
It’s not just Lee County. Every county in Florida had its vote-by-mail requests wiped clean at the end of 2022.
Collier County had 85,000 VBM requests in the 2022 General Election. Currently, they have just over 20,000 VBM requests.
So if you want a ballot sent to your home, you must contact your supervisor of elections office to request one.
- Lee County Supervisor of Elections: 239-533-8683
- Collier County: 239-252-8683
- Charlotte County: 941-833-5400
- Hendry County: 863-902-3393
- Glades County: 863-946-6005
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PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors began making their case Thursday for a life sentence for a Michigan teenager who killed four students at his high school in 2021, introducing dark journal entries, chilling video and testimony from a wounded staff member who dropped to the floor to block her door.
“He was aiming to kill me,” said Molly Darnell, who was one of seven people wounded that day.
Ethan Crumbley, 17, has pleaded guilty to murder, terrorism and other crimes at Oxford High School. But a no-parole sentence for minors isn’t automatic after a series of decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and Michigan’s top court.
Oakland County Judge Kwame Rowe must consider many factors. Crumbley’s lawyers argue that he should be released at some point, saying the violence was the climax of the teen’s untreated mental illness and “abhorrent family life.”
But in her opening remarks, prosecutor Karen McDonald said Crumbley was an “offender like no other,” torturing and killing birds months earlier, meticulously planning the shooting and willing to surrender to spend his life behind bars.
“We must tell the truth. Our witnesses must tell the truth, and they must tell all of it,” McDonald told the judge in support of a life sentence.
At Oxford High, Darnell worked with teachers on their lesson plans. She didn’t know Crumbley, who was 15 at the time.
She recalled seeing an unusual rush of students outside her office at lunch.
“I’m like, OK, it could be a prank. Is there something happening in the parking lot?” Darnell recalled. “That’s when an announcement came on that we were headed into lockdown. It was not a drill. There were doors slamming and the sound of pops.”
She said she suddenly “locked eyes” with a boy in baggy clothes raising a gun toward her.
“I heard three very loud (shots), physically loud. I could feel them,” said Darnell, who was struck in the upper left arm. “I kind of jumped to the right and felt my left shoulder move back. It felt like someone had burned me with hot water.”
She said she dropped to her knees to install a portable door lock and moved a cabinet in place for protection.
“At that point I had sent my husband a text message,” Darnell said. “I said, ‘I love you. Active shooter.’ He said, ‘Just get safe.’”
She made a tourniquet with her sweater to stop the bleeding and called her husband to say she had been shot. Darnell did not return to her job when the school reopened a few months later.
“It was just too hard to be there,” she said.
There was a tense moment during cross-examination when a lawyer for Crumbley asked Darnell whether she knew anything about the teen’s mental health or background.
“Do you know how hard it is to heal from something like this?” she replied. “Learning what happened is not part of my healing process.”
Earlier, relatives of the victims quietly wept as video of the shooting, recorded on school security cameras, was played in court. Crumbley, meanwhile, looked down.
Lt. Timothy Willis said a 22-page handwritten journal was found in a bathroom stall, apparently left behind by Crumbley before he emerged in a hallway with a gun.
“I wish to hear the screams of the children as I shoot them,” he wrote.
Crumbley also made a video on the eve of the shooting, rambling about the state of education and politics as well as God and the devil. He said he would kill the next day.
“I’m sorry the families have to go through this,” Crumbley said.
His lawyers introduced passages from his journal to try to show that Crumbley was deeply disturbed and in poor mental health.
“I can feel the evil around me and even dogs sense it. … I don’t want to be evil,” he wrote.
Crumbley’s lawyers plan to offer testimony from an expert in child brain development and another who has spent time with the teen and performed psychological tests.
Crumbley is “not one of those rare individuals who is irreparably corrupt and can’t be rehabilitated,” attorney Paulette Michel Loftin said in her opening statement.
He could be given a minimum sentence somewhere from 25 years to 40 years. He would then be eligible for parole, though the parole board has much discretion to keep a prisoner in custody.
On the day of the shooting, Crumbley and his parents met with school staff after a teacher was troubled by drawings that included a bloody body and a gun pointing at the words, “The thoughts won’t stop. Help me.”
Crumbley was allowed to stay in school, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of Detroit, though his backpack was not checked for weapons.
His parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, are separately charged with involuntary manslaughter. They’re accused of buying a gun for their son and ignoring his mental health needs.
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NAPLES, Fla. — Anton Glass’s story in the sport of golf seems normal. The Florida native and FGCU graduate first picked up the sticks at the age of 14.
“When I was a kid, I was just one day roaming around my grandparents’ basement, just checking things out, and saw some golf clubs in the corner, some golf balls in the bag, and I figured, well, why not,” Glass said.
He took the clubs out to his backyard and started swinging. As a multi-sport athlete already, Glass discovered he was pretty good at golf too. So, he started practicing and playing more and more, learning from his neighbor. Glass played four years of varsity golf in high school.
Then he wanted to turn his passion into a career. So, he went to FGCU for their PGA Golf Management Program. Now, Glass works at Talis Park in Naples.
“I’m an assistant golf professional here,” Glass said. “So some of my duties are going to consist of tournament operations… I’ll also take care of merchandising… and then golf instruction, as well.”
All of that is pretty normal; however, his journey through golf is anything but. Glass has done all of that with a prosthetic left leg.
“When I was born, I was missing my tibia bone,” Glass said. “So when I was five, it was amputated.”
Luckily, the amputation happened at such an early age, Glass doesn’t remember much from before it. He grew up with his prosthetic, not allowing it to get in the way of his goals and his golf game.
“If I want to go do something, I go do it,” he said. “No excuses; you get out there, and you find a way.”
A few weeks ago, Glass was one of 96 participants in the second annual U.S. Adaptive Open, which was held at Pinehurst No. 6. The championship tournament is the newest USGA event. It features the world’s best-disabled golfers.
“It was really cool to be a part of that atmosphere,” Glass said.
The tournament’s participants had disabilities ranging from lost limbs to neurological disorders. They each had their own challenges and stories, but all shared a common love.
“We all shared the love, the love of the game,” Glass said.
Glass ended up tied for fifth out of 75 men’s players. He shot a 220 through three rounds, finishing four over par. It was an impressive performance for his first showing, but the experience was about more than just the final scorecard.
“Sure, while we’re all out there to play the best we can and try to win the whole thing,” Glass said. “At the same time, everyone is very supportive of each other.”
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Biden openly acknowledges 7th grandchild, the daughter of son Hunter and an Arkansas woman
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018.
“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,” Biden said in a statement. It was his first acknowledgement of the child.
“This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter,” he said. “Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.”
Hunter Biden’s paternity was established by DNA testing after Roberts sued for child support, and the two parties recently resolved outstanding child support issues. The president’s son wrote about his encounter with Roberts in his 2021 memoir, saying it came while he was deep in addiction to alcohol and drugs, including crack cocaine.
“I had no recollection of our encounter,” he wrote. “That’s how little connection I had with anyone. I was a mess, but a mess I’ve taken responsibility for.”
An attorney for Roberts did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The president, who has made a commitment to family central to his public persona, has faced increasing criticism from political rivals and pundits for failing to acknowledge the granddaughter. According to a person familiar with the matter, he was taking the cue from his son while the legal proceedings played out. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private matters.
Hunter Biden has four other children, including a son, Beau, born by his wife Melissa Cohen in 2020. He was named after the president’s late son who died of cancer in 2015, leaving behind two children.
Biden’s grandchildren have played a distinctive role in his presidency, often accompanying the president or first lady on trips and making regular visits to the White House. The president has also credited his grandchildren with persuading him to challenge then-President Donald Trump for the White House in 2020.
Biden’s statement was first reported by People Magazine.
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A teenager with special needs was repeatedly sexually assaulted by an employee at a small private boarding school in South Carolina, his parents said in a lawsuit as they advocate for more oversight of similar therapeutic facilities.
The teen, who attended Whetstone Academy between October 2018 and January 2020, was “frequently sexually assaulted” and raped beginning when he was 14, the lawsuit said.
The lawsuit accuses Singleton Investment Properties, the school’s parent company, of negligence and failure to reasonably protect the teenager. The company denies the allegations.
The parents are identified anonymously in the lawsuit filed in April as Mother Doe and Father Doe and their son as John Doe. The Associated Press generally does not identify people who say they have been sexually abused and is not naming the parents to avoid revealing their son’s identity.
The parents previously sued the school and in January reached a confidential settlement. But they said they hope to bring about broad change and accountability by going after the corporate structure in this subsequent suit.
The judge earlier this month indicated a trial would likely be held next spring, but has ordered the two sides to participate in mediation to see if a settlement can be reached before then.
“We’re really hoping there’s some systematic change, some legislation enacted and real accountability here,” the Does’ attorney, Tyler Bailey, told the AP.
Therapeutic boarding schools like Whetstone should be regulated similarly to state-licensed daycare centers, with complaints tracked and publicly accessible, to the extent possible, Baily said.
“Money is one thing but change so parents and children don’t go through what they have gone through, that’s what they’re seeking to get done by this case,” Bailey said.
John Singleton Jr., who owns Singleton Investment Properties and Whetstone Academy, said in an email, “We specifically deny the allegations.” The company also denied the allegations in a court filing earlier this month.
Once the school learned of the allegations from the South Carolina Department of Social Services, the employee was immediately suspended and the school fully cooperated with an investigation by the state agency. Since the agency took no action and no criminal investigation was undertaken or charges filed, the employee was reinstated and has returned to work at the school, Singleton said.
The employee is not named in the lawsuit.
“Whetstone Academy’s focus was, is, and always will be on ensuring that every student is cared for in a safe and nurturing environment with close supervision and stringent staff oversight,” Singleton wrote. “Students receive individual and family therapy by our licensed clinicians. We provide evidence-based training for our staff who are guided by our policies and procedures.”
The Does, who live in Alabama, said their son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was young. By age 14, he was having several outbursts a day, breaking things and emotionally troubled, the father said in a phone interview. An educational consultant suggested sending him to a therapeutic boarding school for extra care and therapy.
Whetstone Academy, in the remote Mountain Rest community in the northwest corner of South Carolina, takes students in grades five through nine and was one of the schools suggested by the consultant.
The teen initially seemed to be making progress at the school, but after about 10 months his behavior was so difficult that the parents were advised to send him to a different facility for more intensive treatment, the father said. After a summer in that facility, he returned to Whetstone.
“He stayed there for a little while, but he realized that if he acted out, he would get kicked out and he did,” the mother said. “Thank God he did.”
The Does then sent their son to a school in Utah. After about six months there, his parents flew him to a resort in Georgia for a vacation. At dinner one night, John Doe told his parents he had been sexually assaulted numerous times and raped by an employee at Whetstone, his mother said.
The Does called their son’s therapist at the Utah school for advice. Bound by mandatory reporting requirements, the therapist contacted authorities, who interviewed the teenager and said they notified South Carolina authorities to investigate, the father said.
South Carolina’s social services agency doesn’t license therapeutic boarding schools, but spokesperson Connelly-Anne Ragley said in an email that the agency investigates upon receiving reports of sexual abuse involving minors. Any sexual abuse allegation sent to the agency’s intake line would be reported to law enforcement within 24 hours as required by state law, she said.
The Department of Social Services told the AP that information about child abuse investigations is confidential and not releasable under the state’s open records law.
The sheriff’s office in Oconee County, where Whetstone is located, only conducts criminal investigations when an official report is filed and, in most cases, sexual assault prosecutions require the victim’s cooperation, Master Deputy Jimmy Watt said in an email.
He said the agency had no records related to any allegations against the employee accused of sexually abusing John Doe. A State Law Enforcement Division spokesperson said that agency has not been involved.
The Does want to make sure cases like their son’s are referred to law enforcement for thorough investigation and don’t fall through the cracks. They haven’t filed a report with South Carolina law enforcement because they don’t trust authorities in the small, insular community to investigate, their lawyer said.
John Doe, now 18, is still mistrustful at times and it has taken years for his parents to repair their relationship with him, they said. They’ve talked to him about how pursuing this case could result in people finding out what happened to him, his mother said.
“He’s the bravest kid I’ve ever met because he said, ‘I don’t care. This is all about helping others, Mom,’” she said. | https://wgntv.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-teen-was-sexually-abused-at-therapeutic-boarding-school-lawsuit-says-as-parents-advocate-oversight/ | 2023-07-29T00:24:04 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-teen-was-sexually-abused-at-therapeutic-boarding-school-lawsuit-says-as-parents-advocate-oversight/ |
I guess out of all the “controversies” I could find myself in this summer, one involving emojis is not the worst. But even typing that out made me feel lame.
One of my NBC2 colleagues recently broke the news that I’ve been making a grave mistake. For years, I’ve been using a certain emoji in the wrong way.
The one I’m referring to is:
Which I’ve always used in the same fashion as:
Apparently, the first one means sweating or nervous laughter, while the second is crying tears of joy.
To help restore my reputation as an in-touch millennial, I recently decided to undergo an emoji education course.
Watch the video above to see if I redeemed myself or if I should revert to using a flip phone for the rest of my life. | https://nbc-2.com/news/story2share/2023/07/28/story2share-after-grave-mistake-sean-martinelli-gets-an-emoji-education/ | 2023-07-29T00:24:05 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/story2share/2023/07/28/story2share-after-grave-mistake-sean-martinelli-gets-an-emoji-education/ |
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government acted unlawfully when it routinely housed newly arrived unaccompanied child asylum seekers in hotels, the High Court ruled Thursday.
A child protection charity brought legal action against Britain’s Home Office and local authorities in Kent, on England’s southern coast, over their treatment of unaccompanied migrant children, saying the temporary housing arrangements deny the youngsters the statutory child protection safeguards to which they are entitled.
Justice Martin Chamberlain ruled that authorities breached legal duties of care owed to all children who require looking after, irrespective of their immigration status.
“Ensuring the safety and welfare of children with no adult to look after them is among the most fundamental duties of any civilized state,” the judge said.
Every Child Protected Against Trafficking, or ECPAT, the charity that brought the lawsuit, said hundreds of children had gone missing, with many potentially trafficked for criminal exploitation, as a result of the failures by government.
The judge said Home Office officials had been accommodating children in hotels for over two years.
Placing asylum-seeking children in hotels for “very short periods in true emergency situations” was acceptable, he said, but “it cannot be used systematically or routinely in circumstances where it is intended, or functions in practice, as a substitute for local authority care.”
The Home Office and Department for Education had opposed the legal challenges, saying the hotel use was “a matter of necessity.”
“It remains a child protection scandal that so many of the most vulnerable children remain missing at risk of significant harm as a consequence of these unlawful actions by the Secretary of State and Kent County Council,” said Patricia Durr, the charity’s chief executive.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government has pledged to crackdown on asylum-seekers arriving by small boats that make the risky journey across the English Channel from northern France. He has stressed that “stopping the boats” is his key priority in office.
More than 45,000 people arrived in Britain by crossing the Channel last year, and so far this year more than 12,000 others have made the crossing.
Earlier this month Parliament passed the government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill, which will bar anyone who reaches the U.K. by unauthorized means from claiming asylum. Under the new law, officials can detain and then deport refugees and migrants to their home country or a “safe third country,” such as Rwanda.
The bill has been widely criticized by rights groups as unethical and in violation of the U.K.’s international human rights obligations.
Critics have also condemned the government over a huge backlog of asylum claims, which has left scores of people in hotels or other unsuitable accommodation while they wait for their claims to be processed. | https://wgntv.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-uk-governments-routine-housing-of-unaccompanied-child-migrants-in-hotels-ruled-unlawful/ | 2023-07-29T00:24:10 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-uk-governments-routine-housing-of-unaccompanied-child-migrants-in-hotels-ruled-unlawful/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Three men convicted in a post-9/11 terrorism sting have been ordered freed from prison by a judge who deemed their lengthy sentences “unduly harsh and unjust” and decried the FBI’s role in radicalizing them in a plot to blow up New York synagogues and shoot down National Guard planes.
Onta Williams, David Williams and Laguerre Payen — three of the men known as the “Newburgh Four” — were “hapless, easily manipulated and penurious petty criminals” caught up more than a decade ago in a scheme driven by overzealous FBI agents and a dodgy informant, U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said in her ruling Thursday.
“The real lead conspirator was the United States,” McMahon wrote in granting the men’s request for compassionate release, effective in three months.
She said that it was “heinous” of the men to agree to participate in what she called the government’s “made for TV movie.” But, the judge added, “the sentence was the product of a fictitious plot to do things that these men had never remotely contemplated, and that were never going to happen.”
She excoriated the government for sending “a villain” of an informant “to troll among the poorest and weakest of men for ‘terrorists’ who might prove susceptible to an offer of much-needed cash in exchange for committing a faux crime.”
The U.S. attorney’s office declined to comment on the judge’s decision. A message seeking comment was sent to the FBI.
Citing concerns for the men’s health and her own qualms about the case, McMahon cut the 25-year mandatory minimum sentences she imposed on them in 2011 to time served plus 90 days. She said that would allow time for probation officials to prepare and for Payen’s lawyer to line up supportive housing for the man, who has a severe mental illness.
“We are tremendously pleased that our clients are on their way home — even if it’s fourteen years too late,” said Amith R. Gupta, part of a group of lawyers representing Payen and the Willamses, who are not related. Gupta in his statement described the three as destitute men “entrapped for their race, religion, and working-class backgrounds by a government looking to spread fear of Muslims and justify bloated budgets.”
Kathy Manley, who represented Payen, said the prosecution “should never have happened, but now at least the men will soon be out of prison.” Samuel Braverman, who represented Payen at trial, called the ruling “incredibly brave and just.”
The fourth man, James Cromitie, wasn’t part of the compassionate release request and is expected to complete his prison sentence in 2030.
Cromitie’s attorney, Kerry Lawrence, plans to speak with him about pursuing similar action on his behalf.
“I’m confident he would be entitled to relief for the same reasons articulated by Judge McMahon for the other defendants,” Lawrence said.
Payen, Cromitie and the Williamses were arrested in 2009, during a period of heightened public and law enforcement concern about the threat of terror strikes hatched within the U.S. by supporters of foreign extremists.
Officials portrayed Cromitie as the ringleader of a “chilling plot” among “extremely violent men” loyal to a Pakistani terrorist group — though the government later decided not to present any evidence about foreign terrorist organizations at trial. A court complaint described him as a man seething with anti-American and antisemitic sentiment and eager to translate those feelings into bloody action.
Prosecutors said the defendants had spent months scouting targets and securing what they thought were explosives and a surface-to-air missile, aiming to shoot down planes at the Air National Guard base in Newburgh, New York, and blow up synagogues in Riverdale, a heavily Jewish part of the Bronx. They were arrested there after allegedly planting bombs that were, in fact, packed with inert explosives supplied by the FBI.
From the start, relatives said the four were men who were down on their luck after doing prison time.
The men’s lawyers soon raised questions about entrapment — a legal defense that argues that people were enticed into illegal conduct they wouldn’t have otherwise committed.
The defense lawyers said federal informant Shaheed Hussain tried to stir up the men with rhetoric and went on to choose the targets, offer hefty payment, buy the defendants groceries, and provide the fake bombs and missile. The defense portrayed Hussain as a self-serving manipulator who was trying to please the government after his own, unrelated fraud conviction.
Jurors deliberated for eight days before convicting the men in 2010. Three years later, they lost an appeal.
A possible phone number for Hussain rang unanswered Thursday night.
Hussain also worked with the FBI on other stings, including one that targeted an Albany pizza shop owner and an imam — and involved a loan using money from a fictitious missile sale. Both men, who said they were tricked, were convicted of money laundering and conspiring to aid a terrorist group.
A few years later, Hussain was in the public eye again when a stretch limo crashed in rural Schoharie, New York, killing 20 people. Hussain owned the limo company, operated by his son Nauman Hussain.
After it emerged that the limo had failed a safety inspection a month before the crash and that the slain driver didn’t have a commercial license, Nauman Hussain was charged with criminally negligent homicide and manslaughter. His lawyer blamed a repair shop for the vehicle’s problems and said his client was being treated like a scapegoat.
Nauman Hussain was convicted this May and is serving five to 15 years in prison. | https://wgntv.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-judge-orders-release-of-3-of-newburgh-four-and-assails-fbis-role-in-a-post-9-11-terror-sting/ | 2023-07-29T00:24:17 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-judge-orders-release-of-3-of-newburgh-four-and-assails-fbis-role-in-a-post-9-11-terror-sting/ |
PHOENIX (AP) — By the time Aaliyah Ibarra started second grade, her family had moved five times in four years in search of stable housing. As she was about to start a new school, her mother, Bridget Ibarra, saw how much it was affecting her education.
At 8 years old, her daughter did not know the alphabet.
“She was in second grade and couldn’t tell me any of the letters. I would point them out and she didn’t know,” Bridget Ibarra said. “She would sing the song in order, but as soon as I mixed them up, she had no idea.”
“I just didn’t know what letters were which,” says Aaliyah, now 9. “I know them now.”
The family’s struggles coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic that forced Aaliyah to begin her school experience online. Unfamiliar with a computer, Aaliyah was regularly kicked out of the virtual classroom, her mother said. Teachers complained she was not looking at the screen and took too many breaks.
Zoom school was especially difficult for Aaliyah because she was homeless — and like thousands of students nationally, her school didn’t know.
Homeless students often fell through the cracks during the tumult of the pandemic, when many schools struggled to keep track of families with unstable housing. Not being identified as homeless meant students lost out on eligibility for crucial support such as transportation, free uniforms, laundry services and other help.
Years later, the effects have cascaded. As students nationwide have struggled to make up for missed learning, educators have lost critical time identifying who needs the most help. Schools are offering tutoring and counseling but now have limited time to spend federal pandemic relief money for homeless students, said Barbara Duffield, executive director of SchoolHouse Connection, a national homelessness organization.
“There is urgency because of the losses that have occurred over the pandemic — loss in learning, the gaps in attendance and the health crisis,” she said. Many education leaders, Duffield said, don’t even know about federal money earmarked for homeless students — and the programs expire next year.
The number of children identified as homeless by schools nationwide dropped by 21% from the 2018-2019 school year to the 2020-2021 school year, according to federal data. But the decrease, representing more than 288,000 students, likely includes many kids whose homelessness was unknown to schools. Federal counts of homeless people living on the street or in shelters also appeared to decrease in 2021 due to pandemic disruptions, but by 2022, those numbers shot up to the highest in a decade.
In Bridget Ibarra’s case, she chose not to tell the school her kids were homeless — and she says teachers, disconnected from students by a screen, never asked. She was worried if officials knew the family was staying in a shelter, and the school was obliged by law to provide transportation, the family would face pressure to enroll in a different school that was closer.
She knew how hard the disruptions were on her kids.
“I know they didn’t enjoy moving as often as we did. They would say things like, ‘We’re moving again? We just moved!’” Ibarra said.
“When I moved, I missed my friends and my teacher,” Aaliyah said.
The stigma and fear associated with homelessness also can lead families not to tell anyone they lack secure housing, Duffield said.
“If we don’t identify children proactively, we can’t ensure that they have everything they need to be successful in school and even go to school,” she said.
Before the pandemic, Ibarra and her two children moved in with her brother in Phoenix because she was having trouble making ends meet. Then her brother died unexpectedly. At the time, Ibarra was pregnant with her third child and couldn’t afford the rent with what she earned working at a fast-food restaurant.
The family spent the next six months at Maggie’s Place, a shelter in North Phoenix that caters to pregnant women. The four of them, including Aaliyah’s infant brother, moved next to Homeward Bound, an apartment-like shelter for families, where they were living when the pandemic hit a few months before Aaliyah started kindergarten.
Aaliyah’s school, David Crockett Elementary, stuck with online learning her entire kindergarten year. Aaliyah and her older brother, joined by several other children, spent most of their school days on computers in a mixed-grade makeshift classroom at the shelter.
“It was like she wasn’t even in school,” Ibarra said.
While the shelter helped the family meet their basic needs, Ibarra said she asked the school repeatedly for extra academic help for her daughter. She blamed the struggles partly on online learning, but she also felt the school was giving all their attention to Aaliyah’s older brother because he already was designated as a special education student with an individualized education program, or IEP.
The principal, Sean Hannafin, said school officials met frequently with the children’s mom. He said they offered the support they had available, but it was hard to determine online which students had needs that required intervention.
“The best thing we could do was take that data and flag them for when we returned in person, because you need a certain amount of time to observe a child in a classroom,” he said. “The online setting is not the place to observe.”
A federal law aimed at ensuring homeless students have equal access to education provides rights and services to children without a “fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence.”
Many students aren’t identified as homeless when their parents or guardians enroll them. At school, teachers, cafeteria staff, aides or bus drivers often notice other students whose well-being may need looking into. Students may have unwashed clothes, or many late arrivals or absences.
But with children learning online, teachers and staff often didn’t see those things.
Overall, the drop in the student homelessness count began before the pandemic, but it was much steeper in the first full school year after COVID-19 hit. The percentage of enrolled students identified as homeless in the U.S. dropped from 2.7% in 2018-2019 to 2.2% in 2020-2021.
Over that timeframe, Arizona had one of the biggest drops in the number of students identified as homeless, from about 21,000 to nearly 14,000. But there were signs many families were in distress. KateLynn Dean, who works at Homeward Bound, said the shelter saw huge numbers of families dealing with homelessness for the first time during the pandemic.
Eventually, Bridget Ibarra had to enroll Aaliyah in a different school.
After getting kicked out of low-income housing last year when their property owner sold the building, the family lived with Ibarra’s mother before finding another low-income unit in Chandler, more than 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Phoenix.
Once the family moved, enrolling in school was far from easy. Aaliyah missed the first three weeks of the school year last fall because of delays obtaining transcripts, and Ibarra insisted she not start the year without a plan to address her delays in reading and writing. Aaliyah spent that time playing and sitting around the house.
“Honestly, Aaliyah said she didn’t care how long, because she didn’t want to go to that school anyway,” her mother said. She said Aaliyah missed her friends and was tired of moving.
At Aaliyah’s new school, Frye Elementary, Principal Alexis Cruz Freeman saw for herself how hard it was to keep in touch with families when children were not in classrooms. Several students disappeared altogether. But she said families have started re-engaging with school. The state of Arizona reported more than 22,000 students were identified as homeless in the last school year — twice as many as the year before.
Ibarra said she tried to shield as much discomfort about their living situation from her kids as possible. It worked. Aaliyah doesn’t remember much about the places they’ve stayed except the people that surrounded her family.
Aaliyah has gained ground academically at her new school, Cruz Freeman said. She still has trouble pronouncing and recognizing some words. But by the end of the school year, she was able to read a text and write four sentences based on its meaning. She is also performing at grade level in math.
The principal considers her a success story in part because of her mother’s support.
“She was an advocate for her children, which is all that we can ever ask for,” Cruz Freeman said.
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Associated Press data journalist Sharon Lurye contributed to this report from New Orleans.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has endorsed a major expansion of a compensation program for people sickened by exposure to radiation during nuclear weapons testing and the mining of uranium during the Cold War, with a vote Thursday on a massive defense spending bill.
Advancing on a 86-11 Senate vote, the provisions would extend health care coverage and compensation to so-called downwinders exposed to radiation during weapons testing to several new regions stretching from Guam to the New Mexico site where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested in 1945.
The Senate-backed plan also would extend compensation to more former uranium industry workers. The proposed changes to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act are not yet included in a House-approved defense bill, amid negotiations toward final legislation.
The hit summer film “Oppenheimer” about the top-secret Manhattan Project and the dawn of the nuclear age during World War II has brought new attention to a decades-long efforts to extend compensation for families who were exposed to fallout and still grapple with related illness.
“We’re elated with the vote today. We’re extremely hopeful,” said Mary Martinez White, who recounted that her parents and several siblings were ravaged by cancer after the family’s exposure to nuclear fallout at a farm in Carrizozo, New Mexico, about 35 miles (55 kilometers) for the Trinity Site test.
She blames her family’s suffering on decisions at the outset of the Cold War — and applauded efforts to make amends through federal compensation by lawmakers, including Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri.
“I have faith that people who are alive today will right those choices, and quickly, especially when so much is being asked of New Mexico in terms of storage” of radioactive waste and nuclear weapons production, she said.
Advocates also have been trying for years to bring awareness to the lingering effects of radiation exposure on the Navajo Nation, where millions of tons of uranium ore were extracted over decades to support U.S. nuclear activities.
“The Navajo Nation has borne the brunt of America’s nuclear program, the cost of which can be measured in human lives, environmental devastation, and communities that are still suffering,” President Buu Nygren of the Navajo Nation said Thursday in a statement. “We will not stand by and allow this legacy to be forgotten or dismissed.”
The Senate bill would expand eligibility to more former uranium mining, processing and transportation workers who participated after 1971, the current cutoff date for eligibility.
Since the compensation program began in 1992, more than 54,000 claims have been filed and about $2.6 billion has been awarded for approved claims in Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Coverage would be expanded to New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana and previously excluded areas of Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
Earlier this month, Hawley promised to help people with cancer and other diseases connected to nuclear contamination in the St. Louis, Missouri, region. He cited reports by The Associated Press, The Missouri Independent and the nonprofit newsroom MuckRock that detailed nonchalance and indifference to the risks nuclear waste posed dating back to the 1950s.
St. Louis was part of the national campaign to build a nuclear bomb, with uranium processing that produced harmful waste.
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Associated Press Writer Michael Phillis contributed from St. Louis. | https://wgntv.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-us-senate-votes-to-expand-radiation-exposure-compensation-from-guam-to-original-a-bomb-test-site/ | 2023-07-29T00:24:30 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-us-senate-votes-to-expand-radiation-exposure-compensation-from-guam-to-original-a-bomb-test-site/ |
The chances Jackson Holliday makes his MLB debut this season are small. But they’re not zero.
Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said Friday he “wouldn’t rule it out” when asked if Holliday could play for Baltimore in 2023. However, Elias followed that by downplaying the possibility of the 19-year-old top prospect from jumping two more levels in the season’s final two months.
“I wouldn’t rule it out, but, I mean, I don’t rule out anything, as you can probably tell,” Elias said during his pre-trade deadline news conference. “One step at a time. He’s in Double-A. He was in high school a year ago.”
Holliday, the No. 1 overall pick in last summer’s draft, has dominated every level of the minor leagues. The shortstop hit .396 with Low-A Delmarva to begin his first full professional season, posted a .940 OPS in 57 games with High-A Aberdeen and is now hitting .357 in 10 games with Double-A Bowie.
In 81 games across the three levels, Holliday is slashing .334/.458/.523 — good for a .981 OPS — with 21 doubles, six triples, eight home runs, 20 stolen bases and just seven more strikeouts than walks. The shortstop was scratched from Thursday’s lineup because of an illness, and Elias said he would miss several games.
Holliday, ranked by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline as the sport’s No. 1 prospect, entered the season with reaching Double-A as his goal. He achieved that in mid-July, saying before his first game with the Baysox that “now, there’s new goals.”
“That would be quite something,” Holliday said when asked if reaching the majors this season was possible. “But I wouldn’t put it past myself at this point, so who knows?”
If Holliday were to debut this season, he would become just the fifth teenage position player to do so, joining Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Jurickson Profar and Juan Soto.
While Manny Machado was 20 when he debuted for the Orioles in August 2012, he did make the jump to the majors from Double-A. However, Machado was in his third year of professional ball compared with Holliday being in his second, and the former had 109 games at Double-A under his belt while the latter has only 10.
At the same time, though, Holliday’s numbers so far in his minor league career are better than Machado’s were and are more similar (although, not as otherworldly) to those Soto posted in the Washington Nationals system before being promoted. Soto slashed .362/.434/.609 in 122 minor league games — just eight in Double-A and none in Triple-A — to earn his big league promotion. In 101 minor league games, Holliday is slashing .328/.464/.506
“He’s doing very, very, very, very well,” Elias said. “If he climbs beyond Double-A this year, it would be borderline unprecedented. I don’t want to put any more on his plate than continuing to kind of accrue his minor league experience.” | https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-mike-elias-jackson-holliday-20230729-m3jyjhssvvgqpjfx3bzse4cxru-story.html | 2023-07-29T00:24:34 | 1 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-mike-elias-jackson-holliday-20230729-m3jyjhssvvgqpjfx3bzse4cxru-story.html |
New charges — and a new defendant — added to the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump underscore how the Mar-a-Lago investigation is still very much ongoing, even as the focus has been on an expected indictment in a separate case related to the 2020 election.
In an updated indictment handed down Thursday, prosecutors allege that Trump asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct the federal investigation into his possession of classified documents.
The indictment includes new counts of obstruction and willful retention of national defense information. Prosecutors also added a third defendant to the case: Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira, who they say schemed with Trump and his valet, Walt Nauta, to conceal the footage from investigators.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing, and a spokesperson dismissed the new charges as “nothing more than a continued desperate and flailing attempt” by the Biden administration “to harass President Trump and those around him” and to influence the 2024 presidential race.
Here’s the latest on Trump’s new charges and where his other legal cases stand:
‘THE BOSS’ SAID TO DO IT
The new indictment alleges that Trump demanded that security footage at his Mar-a-Lago estate be deleted after investigators visited in June 2022 to collect classified documents he took with him after the left the White House.
The indictment says that in late June 2022, De Oliveira took another employee to a small room known as an “audio closet” and told the other employee the conversation should remain between the two of them. De Oliveira asked the employee how many days the server retained surveillance footage and said “the boss” wanted the server deleted. When the employee said he didn’t believe he was able to do that, De Oliveira insisted the “boss” wanted it done, asking, “What are we going to do?”
The coded language and talk about needing to carry out the boss’ wishes is reminiscent of how others, including former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, have described life inside Trump’s inner circle. Once Trump’s fixer, Cohen has likened Trump to a mob boss, who would bully others into doing his bidding but would speak in “code” and never directly tell them to do something wrong.
Cohen, who served time in prison in another special counsel’s investigation, testified as a key prosecution witness in the unrelated New York hush-money case against Trump.
An attorney for De Oliveira declined to comment Thursday.
CHANGE IN APPROACH
The new charges against Trump include an additional count of willfully retaining national defense information related to a presentation about military activity in another country. Investigators say Trump showed off that document during July 2021 meeting at his Bedminster, New Jersey, resort with the writer and publisher of the memoir of his former chief of staff Mark Meadows. Details about that document and the meeting were included in the original indictment, but none of the charges had related to it until now.
Trump had returned that document to the government on Jan. 17, 2022 — nearly a year after he left office, according to the indictment.
Bringing the charge marks a shift in the prosecution’s approach, with the Justice Department charging him with holding onto a document they say he knew was highly sensitive after he left office, but returned to the government before the FBI opened its criminal investigation in March 2022.
The charges Trump was already facing stemmed from documents prosecutors say Trump was illegally hoarding at Mar-a-Lago after the federal grand jury investigation began.
Prosecutors allege that during the July 2021 meeting at Bedminster, Trump had waved around the classified attack plan to his guests. “This is secret information,” he said, according to a recording cited in the documents, claiming that, “as president I could have declassified it” but hadn’t.
Trump has since denied he had secret documents before him when he spoke.
TRIAL DELAY?
The addition of a third defendant could impact the trial date, which has already been a source of contention in the case.
Trump’s lawyers have claimed that he can’t get a fair trial before the 2024 election, while prosecutors had wanted the case to go to trial in December.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, in a compromise last week, scheduled the trial to begin in May. If it holds that date could mean a trial will not start until deep into the presidential nominating calendar, and probably well after the Republican nominee is clear — though before that person is officially nominated at the Republican National Convention.
But adding De Oliveira to the case may lead to that getting pushed back.
“It will be just about impossible to keep all of the scheduled deadlines with a new defendant coming in,” said David Oscar Markus, a criminal defense attorney in Miami who is not involved in the case.
In a separate court filing Thursday, prosecutors wrote that the new charges “should not disturb” the May trial date, “and the Special Counsel’s Office is taking steps related to discovery and security clearances to ensure that it does not do so.”
But Trump will likely use the new charges — and new evidence prosecutors say they have against him — in a renewed effort to delay the trial.
MORE POTENTIAL CHARGES LOOMING
News of the indictment came just hours after Trump’s attorneys met with members of special counsel Jack Smith’s team ahead of the expected indictment over the former president’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. Trump said on his Truth Social network that his attorneys “had a productive meeting” and that “no indication of notice was given during the meeting.”
Trump disclosed earlier this month that he had received a letter from the Justice Department advising him that he was a target of the agency’s election-related investigation. Such letters often precede criminal charges.
The status of the secretive grand jury proceedings remained unclear Thursday, despite building speculation that a criminal case could be near. In a sign of heightened expectations, police officers were photographed gathered outside the courthouse.
MORE LEGAL WOES ON THE HORIZON
The federal investigations are far from Trump’s only legal worries.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has said any indictments resulting from her two-year investigation into whether Trump and his allies illegally meddled in the 2020 election in Georgia would likely come next month.
In October, a civil trial is scheduled to begin in New York state court, where New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Trump and the Trump Organization, alleging they misled banks and tax authorities about the value of assets including golf courses and skyscrapers to get loans and tax benefits.
Trump scheduled to stand trial in March in a New York hush money case. He’s pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, which are linked to a series of checks that were written to his lawyer Michael Cohen to reimburse him for his role in paying off porn actor Stormy Daniels, who alleged a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006.
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Tuesday’s trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Orioles are buyers for the first time in six years.
It’s uncharted territory for Mike Elias as the Orioles’ executive vice president and general manager. He considered buying at last year’s deadline but ultimately maintained the status quo of the Orioles’ rebuild rather than make a push for a playoff spot. A year later, Baltimore owns the best record in the American League and is atop an AL East that is on pace to be one of the best divisions in the history of the sport.
When Elias took over a rebuilding club in November 2018 coming off a 115-loss season, he didn’t envision less than five years later he’d be leading a club on pace to win nearly 100 games.
“I’d like to say I set out to be in first place five years from starting, especially with everything that we went through, but I did not. I never sat down and wrote that out,” Elias said during a news conference four days before MLB’s trade deadline Tuesday at 6 p.m. “I’m very happy with the spot that this organization’s in right now. … But it’s very clear to me that this season’s not over, and we have a lot of work left to do. We haven’t won anything yet.”
Elias touched on a wide range of topics Friday, from the evolving deadline to what he could add to the Orioles’ roster to his willingness to trade prospects. Here are three takeaways:
A delicate balance
When asked if the Orioles, as currently constructed, are good enough to compete for a World Series in 2023, Elias had a simple response: “Yes, I do,” he said.
However, that doesn’t mean the fifth-year general manager is automatically going to rest on his club’s laurels and sit on his hands as the circuit’s other top teams gobble up the top players on the market.
“That doesn’t mean we don’t want to improve,” Elias continued. “The [Los Angeles] Dodgers are pretty good, too, and they’re bringing some extra help in [trading for Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn and reliever Joe Kelly and Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario], so obviously we’re looking at that. I think very clearly this team has revealed itself to be as capable as anyone in arguably all of baseball right now to make a playoff run.
“We’re right there with anyone I think.”
But there’s a delicate balance Elias and executives of other deadline buyers are attempting to strike, calculating what is the right amount to give up to bolster the 2023 club. The Orioles entered the season with a 10.4% chance of making the playoffs, according to FanGraphs. Those odds are now 82.9%, with a 3.4% chance to win the World Series.
“We’re trying to win, we’re in first place, it’s awesome,” Elias said. “We want to make a deep playoff run, we want to get in the World Series. Whatever you want to call it, we want to do that. But unless we have information that the world is ending in November, a big part of my job is worrying about the overall health of the team over the next several years.”
Baltimore owns the sport’s No. 1 farm system, according to Baseball America, with seven players inside the publication’s top 100 prospects. How many of those players — and, even more difficult to discern, whom to part ways with — is the question for Elias in the coming days.
“I think with the position that our players have put us in right here and how well things are going so far and where we are, I think it’s fair to say that if we get within reach of something, we’re going to reach for it a little bit to help this team,” Elias said.
With that said, though, Elias added: “We can’t set the minor league system on fire just because we’re in first place. It’s just our job to balance all that.”
A push for pitching
The Orioles have already made one trade this month, acquiring right-handed reliever Shintaro Fujinami from the Oakland Athletics. Fujinami’s potential is perhaps as high as anyone in the Orioles’ bullpen not named Félix Bautista, but the Japan native has mostly struggled in his first MLB season.
Elias, whose news conference Friday was his first since the club acquired Fujinami, said he hopes the hard-throwing pitcher becomes a high-leverage reliever for the Orioles, joining All-Stars Yennier Cano and Bautista.
Elias said he “would bet heavily” that any additions the Orioles make at the deadline would be for another pitcher — whether that’s a starter or a reliever.
“I think it’s no secret that that would be the areas of the team where we could, A, either use more depth, or B, look for upgrades. So we’re working on that right now,” he said.
While the Orioles lack a top-line starting pitcher like most of the best teams have, the price for one is much higher than for another bullpen arm. Elias said he views Baltimore’s middle relief as an area for improvement.
“We’ve got a great back half of the bullpen, but there’s a couple of spots that are in flux,” Elias said. “Any team can improve the middle part of their part of their bullpen. … Obviously, we’ve got the best closer in the game right now, and relative to him, the middle spots are an area that we can look around for and we’re doing that in addition to the Fujinami trade.”
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The Orioles’ potential need for a starting pitcher could also be greater considering three of the members of their rotation — Tyler Wells, Dean Kremer and Grayson Rodriguez — are within 20 innings of their single-season highs for innings pitched at any level. Elias said those starters’ workloads are a consideration, but added that there isn’t “any science” that proves innings limits keep pitchers healthy.
A plethora of prospects
An argument for the Orioles to make a splash at the deadline is based on the fact that they have such a rich farm system to pull from. After left-hander Cade Povich’s promotion to Triple-A, 10 of the Orioles’ top 17 prospects, according to Baseball America, are with the Norfolk Tides. That list includes third baseman Coby Mayo, outfielder-first baseman Heston Kjerstad, shortstop Joey Ortiz and second baseman Connor Norby — all of whom are or were ranked among the sport’s top 100 prospects.
Much of Elias’ first four years were spent on talent acquisition, and that system has worked in developing a potent pipeline. That hard work, though, doesn’t make it harder to part ways with those players if that’s what it takes to get a deal done at the deadline, Elias said.
“That’s not going to make us hug those guys more than we should because we did a good job scouting and developing them,” he said. “I don’t believe that’s going to make us any more reluctant to make a trade. I think we’re making trades because we feel that the value that we’re getting back in a different way, shape and form is worth the value that we’re losing.”
“It’s tough trading away young players,” he later added. “But I think what’s nice for us is we have some players that we rate really, really highly in our system and they’re also on the top 100 lists and stuff. It’s not like us overrating our own guys.”
Elias described the state of the deadline as “thin” with few “pure sellers,” creating a “seller’s market.” However, that could change this weekend.
“There’s a couple really interesting teams right now that still haven’t declared what they’re doing,” Elias said. “We’re talking to a lot of them and kind of have some eyes on some stuff. We’ll see what they end up doing. We may end up having waited and they don’t sell.” | https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-mike-elias-trade-deadline-takeaways-20230728-rmbriwh2ongfnlnxtsdckt5zua-story.html | 2023-07-29T00:24:40 | 1 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-mike-elias-trade-deadline-takeaways-20230728-rmbriwh2ongfnlnxtsdckt5zua-story.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a massive annual defense bill that would deliver a 5.2% pay raise for service members and keep the nation’s military operating, avoiding partisan policy battles with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote.
Senate passage, 86-11, sets up a clash with the House, which passed its own version of the annual defense bill along party lines earlier this month after pointed debates over social issues like abortion access and diversity initiatives. The sharply partisan arguments over the House legislation veered from a bipartisan tradition of finding consensus on national defense policy.
The strong bipartisan vote for the legislation in the Senate Thursday evening, just before the Senate left for its August recess, could give it momentum as the two chambers next look to settle their differences in the fall.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said there is a “glaring contrast” between the two chambers’ defense bills. The Senate had no “animus or acrimony,” in contrast to the House’s partisan battles, he said.
Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said that “I don’t think either party got exactly what they wanted” in the Senate bill. But he said the legislation would help the military improve recruitment and prevent conflict.
The two chambers will now have to write a final bill, a test of the deeply divided House, in particular, as the traditionally bipartisan legislation was swept up in the disputes over race, equity and women’s health care that have been political priorities for the Republican party.
Wicker said talks with the House will start “very soon” and he feels confident they will be able to pass the legislation, as Congress has annually since 1961.
“We always have,” Wicker said.
Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Armed Services panel, predicted the bipartisan Senate approach would mostly prevail.
“The fact that we’re going to have a strong bipartisan approach on it says that we’re probably closer to where we’re going to end up than what the House has done on a partisan basis,” said Rounds.
The massive Senate defense bill would set defense spending levels at $886 billion for the coming year, similar to President Joe Biden’s budget request. Congress has to pass separate spending legislation to allocate the money, but the defense legislation lays out budget and policy for the Pentagon.
The House debate earlier this month was marked by amendments from hardline conservatives that were adopted and pushed the bill to the right — including proposals to roll back diversity and inclusion measures at the Pentagon and to block some medical care for transgender personnel.
In the Senate, where most amendments need 60 votes to pass, additions to the bill were bipartisan and more focused on military policy, with many focused on countering potential American adversaries like Russia and China.
One bipartisan provision would require two-thirds of the Senate to approve if a U.S. president tries to withdraw from NATO. Former President Donald Trump, who is running again for his old office, has been deeply critical of the military alliance and repeatedly questioned its value to the U.S.
Rounds also joined with Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana to successfully push an amendment to the bill that would prevent agents of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing agricultural land in the U.S. Another bipartisan duo, Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas and Bob Casey, D-Pa., pushed an amendment to increase Treasury Department oversight of U.S. investment into Russian and Chinese technology firms that work with “sensitive technology,” such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
Another provision that won support from both parties would allow the Treasury Department to use sanctions against people and organizations involved in the international fentanyl trade.
Also included is language sponsored by Schumer requiring the government to collect records relating to “ unidentified aerial phenomena ” — the official term the U.S. government uses instead of unidentified flying objects — and review whether they need to stay classified. The amendment would allow the release of some of those records over time.
Still unresolved, though, is Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s refusal to allow the quick confirmation of hundreds of military nominations and promotions in the Senate. Tuberville is protesting the Defense Department’s abortion policy, which covers the cost of travel for service members seeking abortion and reproductive care.
Tuberville has shown little interest in backing down even as some of his fellow Republican senators have encouraged him to drop it. He is preventing quick action on over 260 nominations of senior military officers, including a commandant for the U.S. Marine Corps and others, frustrating leaders at the Pentagon and his own colleagues.
The House bill contains a provision that would end the Defense Department’s new abortion policy. But that would not pass the Democratic-led Senate.
Biden called Tuberville’s hold “outrageous” in a speech at the National Archives Thursday evening.
“There is a growing cascade of damage and disruption all because of one senator from Alabama,” Biden said.
Biden’s administration did appear to work out a deal on nominations with a different Republican senator late Thursday. After meetings with State Department officials during the day, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul released his holds on several department nominees. The Senate later confirmed more than a dozen ambassadors, including former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell as ambassador to Italy.
Hours earlier, Paul told reporters he was working with the department to receive more information on projects in China that were funded by the U.S. government.
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Provides military services, DOD agencies with access to zero-trust technology
FORT MEADE, Md., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Defense Information Systems Agency awarded a follow-on production other transaction authority (OTA) agreement for Thunderdome, DISA's zero trust network access and application security architecture.
Thunderdome will harden the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) networks and help warfighters defend against adversarial activity by employing network and resource access tools along with segmentation technologies. DISA's Thunderdome capabilities work in concert with identity and endpoint cybersecurity capabilities, and align to the president's Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity and the DoD's Zero Trust Strategy.
"Awarding this Thunderdome production agreement is an important step on our zero-trust journey and furthers DISA's mission to provide warfighters with a more secure operating environment," said Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, DISA director and Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network Commander. "While DISA leverages these capabilities on our cyber terrain, this full-scale production agreement can be used to assist the military services and other DoD components in implementing key zero-trust activities."
This follow-on agreement to Booz Allen Hamilton is to broadly implement and operate Thunderdome's zero trust network access and application security architecture and comes after successful completion of an 18-month prototype. The period of performance for this follow-on OTA is for a one-year base period, with four one-year option periods for a total agreement lifecycle of five years (August 2023 through August 2028).
"The experience gained in partnership with industry as we implemented the prototype solution over the last 18 months has been invaluable, and we believe this award positions the department to meet critical zero trust adoption timelines in support of our warfighters" said Christopher Barnhurst, DISA deputy director. "We look forward to accelerating implementation activities and partnering across the department to expand access to the zero-trust capabilities Thunderdome provides."
For more information and pricing details, please contact DISA's Mission Partner Engagement Office.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit St. Louis catcher Willson Contreras in the head with a long follow-through on a swing, then was soon hit himself by a pitch from Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas.
Mikolas and Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol were ejected in the first-inning dustup between the longtime rivals.
Contreras was cut badly and tumbled down. After a hug from former Chicago teammate Happ, Contreras walked off the field.
The Cardinals said Contreras had a scalp laceration and was day to day to return to the lineup. Glue, not stitches, was used to close the wound.
“I feel fine,” Contreras said. “I had a little headache after I got hit. I was kind of knocked out. I felt the backswing. I felt the blood and I knew it was bad. I didn’t want to get stitches. I want to make sure I’m ready to go tomorrow.”
Contreras wanted to remain in the game.
“It was bleeding really bad,” Contreras said. “I wanted to be in there. At the same time, I have to take care of myself.”
Happ reached out to Contreras.
“He did apologize,” Contreras said. “We’re very good friends. It’s part of the game. It happens and it’s over.”
Happ and Contreras played together six years before Contreras signed with St. Louis in the offseason.
“It just sucks,” Happ said. “It’s horrible. He comes up bloody. We’re good friends. I have a lot of love for him. To see him go down and be bleeding from the head was obviously a scary moment.”
Cubs manager David Ross said there is no blame to assess in the situation.
“It’s part of the game,” Ross said. “It stinks. It’s terrible how it happened. He was fighting to stay in the game. I sent him a text and I hope he is all right. Happ felt terrible.”
Andrew Knizner took over behind the plate, and Mikolas brushed back Happ with the first pitch when play resumed to run the count to 3-1. With the next pitch, Mikolas hit Happ in the rear.
Happ didn’t cause a scene.
“Just go to first base,” Happ said. “I wore it. I kind of felt he coming in there.”
Mikolas stopped while walking off and appeared to gesture and call over to the Cubs dugout, apparently signaling them to come out on the field.
Crew chief Lance Barksdale explained the decision to toss Mikolas.
“To a man, we all four, it was no doubt that was intentional,” Barksdale said. “And when it’s intentional, no matter where it hits him at, he’s ejected. Two pitches in, like I said, it’s pretty easy on our part.”
Mikolas understood the decision.
“I was a little surprised,” Mikolas said. “I was waiting and they had a meeting and they decided to toss me. I throw inside to a lot of guys. The umpires can believe whatever they want to believe. They had a meeting and that was their choice. They believed intent was there and that’s all the reasoning umpires need.”
Marmol argued the ejection and also was sent to the clubhouse.
“They said there was intent and by rule they have to eject him,” Marmol said about Mikolas. “Guys weren’t happy about the other side laughing. We had a catcher go down and was bleeding. They took offense to that. The umpire and Jack (Flaherty) were having a conversation and that led to my ejection.”
Dakota Hudson came in to pitch for St. Louis. He gave up a single, walked two, and was touched for a ground-rule double. Chicago led 3-0.
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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq:IEP) announced today that it will discuss its second quarter 2023 results on a webcast on Friday, August 4, 2023 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the webcast, viewers should go to this link (webcast). We encourage viewers to access the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for at least twelve months at Icahn events and presentations.
Icahn Enterprises L.P., a master limited partnership, is a diversified holding company engaged in seven primary business segments: Investment, Energy, Automotive, Food Packaging, Real Estate, Home Fashion and Pharma.
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Ted Papapostolou, Chief Financial Officer
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LIMERICK, Ireland, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NAC Aviation 29 Designated Activity Company (the "Company") today announced amendments to (i) its previously announced offer to purchase an amount up to the Tender Cap (as defined below) of its 4.75% Senior Secured Notes due June 30, 2026 (the "Notes") at a purchase price per $1,000 principal amount of Notes for cash (the "Notes Offer") as set forth in the Company's amended Offer to Purchase and dated July 28, 2023 (as amended hereby, the "Amended Offer to Purchase") and (ii) the concurrent purchase by way of assignment from lenders (the "TLB Lenders"), of loans (the "TLB Loans") under its term loan B credit agreement dated as of June 1, 2022 between, among others, the Company as a borrower, the financial institutions named therein as original lenders and Wilmington Trust (London) Limited as agent for the lenders (as amended from time to time, the "Term Loan B Credit Agreement" and, together with the Notes, the "NAC 29 Debt"), on substantially the same economic terms as the Notes Offer (the "TLB Offer" and, together with the Notes Offer, the "Debt Purchase Transactions"). The maximum aggregate amount (at face value) of NAC 29 Debt to be purchased by the Company pursuant to the Debt Purchase Transactions is $80,000,000 (the "Tender Cap").
The Company is hereby amending the Amended Offer to Purchase to (1) amend the Early Tender Premium component of the Total Consideration (both as defined in the Amended Offer to Purchase) from $30.00 to $10.00 per $1,000 principal amount for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase by the Company, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding the settlement date; (2) extend the Early Tender Time and the Withdrawal Deadline (both as defined in the Amended Offer to Purchase) from 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 7, 2023 to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 10, 2023; and (3) a clarificatory change to the table on the second page of the Amended Offer to Purchase. These amendments apply to both the Notes Offer and the TLB Offer.
The change in the Early Tender Premium has been made to ensure compliance with the requirements as set out in Clause 4.3 of side letter no. 2 to the intercreditor agreement that was entered into by, among others, the Company on 18 July 2023.
No further action is required to be taken by holders who have already validly tendered and not validly withdrawn their NAC 29 Debt in order to receive the Total Consideration, including the amended Early Tender Premium. Except as described herein, other terms of the previously announced Debt Purchase Transactions remain unchanged.
The complete terms and conditions of the Notes Offer are described in the Amended Offer to Purchase, dated July 28, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the tender agent and information agent (the "Tender and Information Agent") for the Notes Offer, by telephone at +1 (855) 654-2014 (U.S. toll free) and +1 (212) 430-3774 (collect), in writing at 65 Broadway – Suite 404, New York, New York 10006, Attention: Corporate Actions.
The complete terms of the TLB Offer are described in the Amended Auction Notice dated July 28, 2023, a copy of which may be obtained from Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as purchase agent (the "Purchase Agent") for the TLB Offer by telephone at +1 (855) 287-1922 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 250-7527 (collect), or in writing at One Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019, Attention: Liability Management Group.
The Company has engaged Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. to act as the dealer manager (the "Dealer Manager") in connection with the Notes Offer and as Purchase Agent in connection with the TLB Offer. Questions regarding the terms of the Debt Purchase Transactions may be directed to the Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. by telephone at +1 (855) 287-1922 (toll-free) and +1 (212) 250-7527 (collect).
Cautionary Statement
None of the Company, the Dealer Manager, the Purchase Agent, the Tender and Information Agent or the trustee for the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether holders and/or lenders should or should not tender any NAC 29 Debt in response to the Debt Purchase Transactions or expressing any opinion as to whether the terms of the Debt Purchase Transactions are fair to any holder or lender. Holders and/or lenders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their NAC 29 Debt and, if so, the principal amount of NAC 29 Debt to tender and the bid price at which to tender. Holders of Notes should refer to the Amended Offer to Purchase for a description of the offer terms, conditions, disclaimers and other information applicable to the Notes Offer, and TLB Lenders should refer to the TLB Auction Notice for a description of the offer terms, conditions, disclaimers and other information applicable to the TLB Offer.
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Notes Offer is being made solely by means of the Amended Offer to Purchase. The Debt Purchase Transactions are not being made to holders of securities in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In those jurisdictions where the securities, blue sky or other laws require any Debt Purchase Transactions to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Debt Purchase Transactions will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by the Dealer Manager or Purchase Agent (as applicable) or one or more registered brokers or dealers licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
About Nordic Aviation Capital
NAC is a global leader in regional aircraft leasing and is expanding into larger narrowbody aircraft leveraging its world-class asset management platform. The firm is based in Ireland and currently has offices also in Singapore, Denmark, Toronto and Beijing.
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Some of the statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include statements regarding the Company's intent and belief or current expectations and may be identified by the use of words like "anticipate", "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "will," "should," "seek," the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, without limitation, the Company's ability to consummate the Debt Purchase Transactions, as well as matters beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, results or events.
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Nordic Aviation Capital:
Media contact: marketing@nac.dk
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BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Lee Hodges got off to a good start in his bid to make the FedEx Cup playoffs, shooting an 8-under 63 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead in the first round of the 3M Open.
Two-time major champion Justin Thomas, who’s trying to make both the playoffs and the U.S. Ryder Cup team, opened with a 69 in windier afternoon conditions at the TPC Twin Cities.
“I played really well,” Thomas said. “I think everybody that played this afternoon was pretty shocked with that wind. I think it was supposed to be somewhere in the kind of 8-to-10 (mph) range, but that was wild. It was not only blowing hard, but it was blowing in different directions.”
Kevin Streelman had the best of the afternoon rounds with a 64, matching Hideki Matsuyama, Brandt Snedeker and Tyler Duncan. Emiliano Grillo, Nick Hardy and Justin Suh were another shot back, and defending champion Tony Finau was one of nine players to shoot 66.
Hodges entered the week having missed the cut in three of his past four tournaments and 14 of 29 events this season. He’s 74th in the FedEx Cup standings; the top 70 will make the playoffs that begin in two weeks.
He got off to a hot start with back-to-back birdies.
“To see that wedge shot go to an inch on the first hole and then make that 40-footer on the second hole, I was like, ‘All right, here we go, might as well make a lot of birdies if we’re gonna make a couple,’” Hodges said.
Thomas is No. 75 in the FedEx Cup standings. He was grouped with another struggling major champion, Gary Woodland (No. 90), who shot 72.
“I just can’t put into words how far the ball was going. It was just wild. I mean, we had the wind quartering down off the left on 8 and Gary just hit kind of a smooth 8-iron. … He flew it 205, 200 yards,” Thomas said. “When you get a little bit, just a little bit of altitude like this and it gets this hot, it’s just, it goes. It goes really, really far. I guess I just did a decent job of judging it.”
Due to approaching inclement weather, play was halted Thursday evening with seven groups on the course. Several players were 3 under with a few holes left. They will resume their rounds Friday morning.
Finau was 5 under through his first four holes but stalled from there.
“I didn’t miss a shot for the first seven holes really. That was a pretty hot start, it was a nice way to start my title defense this week and kind of calmed my nerves,” Finau said.
Along with winds topping 20 mph, players in the afternoon had to deal with a heat index of 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
“To get out early where we had a few holes where we didn’t have to deal with wind is pretty key and just take advantage of those holes,” said Suh, also part of the morning wave.
Matsuyama needed some heat-related attention after his round but tour officials said it was nothing serious.
“It got really hot out there on the back nine. I’ll relax this afternoon and hopefully get ready to play well again tomorrow,” Matsuyama said.
Playing for the sixth time after sternum surgery that sidelined him for nine months, the 42-year-old Snedeker was coming off four straight missed cuts. He had six birdies over eight holes around the turn.
“I knew it was going to be a little learning curve coming back, and took a little longer than I wanted to, but finally able to put a round together today,” Snedeker said. “It was coming, and it was nice to see some putts go in and kind of have an easy stress-free round where I hit the ball really well, didn’t do anything poorly all day.”
Billy Horschel, who entered at No. 119 in the FedEx Cup, was among the group at 66.
Sepp Straka, coming off a tie for second in the British Open, rallied for an even-par 71.
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DETROIT (AP) — Shohei Ohtani threw his first shutout in Major League Baseball in one game and hit two homers in the next, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers twice on Thursday to sweep a three-game series.
Ohtani, though, gave the Angels a scare when he left the second game of the doubleheader due to cramps that led to him grimacing after hitting his 38th homer in the fourth inning.
“He’ll get some fluids in him and he’ll be fine,” manager Phil Nevin said.
He had a one-hitter and struck out eight as the Angels beat Detroit 6-0 in the first game and then cleared the fences twice in an 11-4 victory for the surging team’s ninth win in 11 games.
Ohtani became the first major league player to throw a shutout in one game of a doubleheader and hit a homer — much less two — in the other.
“He probably had the greatest day of baseball that anybody’s ever seen today,” said right-hander Matt Manning, who gave up both homers to Ohtani. “It’s incredible.”
Ohtani (9-5) did not allow a baserunner until the fifth inning of his start and walked three batters on the same day the Angels confirmed they’re not trading him.
The two-way superstar, who will be a free agent after the season, didn’t budge on his approach to avoid talking about next year despite the recent developments.
“In season, I don’t really like to think about the long-term stuff, just focus on the season and every game that’s in front of me,” Ohtani said through a translator after the first game. “Obviously, I’ve been with the Angels my whole career here, and I love the fans. I love the team, no complaints.”
The hard-throwing righty with wicked off-speed pitches threw 111 pitches, 71 for strikes.
“I got to save the bullpen,” said Ohtani, who had previously finished eight innings five times.
Michael Lorenzen (5-7) gave up three runs and five hits while walking one and striking out seven over five innings in what might have been his final start with Detroit.
The 31-year-old Lorenzen signed a one-year deal with the rebuilding Tigers, who are likely hoping they can acquire assets for a pitcher with experience as a starter and reliever before the trade deadline Tuesday.
The Angels, aiming for their first playoff appearance since 2014, sent a message to their players and fans that they’re in a win-now mode with a significant trade that essentially confirmed Ohtani is staying at least through the season.
The Ohtani-led pitching staff was bolstered Wednesday night when the Angels acquired right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox.
“This team deserves a chance to win,” Angels general manager Perry Minasian said. “To acquire two pitchers, we think that really helps.”
While Ohtani went 0 for 5 at the plate and struck out twice in the first game, his teammates provided plenty of offense. Trey Cabbage’s sacrifice fly in the second inning was his first of three RBIs and Taylor Ward hit two homers.
Ohtani kept Detroit off balance, blowing fastballs that neared 100 mph past them and leaving them flailing at sliders and splitters.
“It looked like he had the guys guessing,” Tigers catcher Jake Rogers said.
In the second game, the right-handed hitter sent a two-run homer to left in a five-run second inning. Ohtani and Eduardo Escobar hit solo shots in the fourth. Hunter Renfroe added another homer in the sixth to help the Angels pull away.
Patrick Sandoval (6-7) gave up two runs in five innings for the win in the second game and Manning (3-2) took the loss after allowing seven runs over five innings.
MOVING ON
The Angels designated 2021 All-Star slugger Jared Walsh for assignment. Walsh hit .119 with one homer and five RBIs in 28 games this season as he has struggled with headaches and insomnia, coming off an injury-stunted 2022.
CABRERA WATCH
Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera went 1 for 4 in the second game and his single was the 3,134th hit of his career and his 5,309th total base to put him into a 14th-place tie with Adrian Beltre in major league history.
SLUMPS & STREAKS
Angels catcher Chad Wallach ended an 0-for-38 drought with a single in the seventh.
“In the dugout, it was a good eruption when he got that hit,” Nevin said.
Mickey Moniak extended his career-best hitting streak to 16 games with a double in the first inning of the second game.
UP NEXT
Giolito (6-6, 3.79) is expected to make his Angels debut Friday night against Toronto, where the Blue Jays plan to start RHP Kevin Gausman (7-5, 3.18) in the first game of the series.
Detroit travels to Miami, where Tigers RHP Reese Olson (1-4, 4.53) and Marlins LHP Braxton Garrett (5-3, 4.32) are the probable pitchers on Friday night.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The person once known as the “baddest man on the planet” stood between Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford at Thursday’s news conference, and just the mere presence of Mike Tyson further cemented the magnitude of their showdown.
Both undefeated fighters meet Saturday night, the winner unifying all four welterweight championships for the first time in boxing’s four-belt era that began in 2004.
Spence (28-0, 22 knockouts) already owns the WBC, WBA and IBF titles, and Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) holds the WBO belt. Crawford is a minus-146 favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
“I haven’t seen things like this in over 30 years — two of the best fighters in the world to decide who is truly the best,” Tyson said.
This fight has been compared in many corners to so many other classic welterweight matchups such as two between Robert Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980, Leonard and Thomas Hearns the following year, Pernell Whitaker and Julio Cesar Chavez in 1993 and Shane Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya in 2000.
The boxers understand the build-up to the fight, each saying a victory would be his career highlight.
“This is going to be legendary,” Spence said. “This is going to be iconic. People are going to talk about this fight 30, 40 years from now when they talk about legendary fights. When they talk about Leonard and Tommy Hearns and Marvin Hagler … they’re going to talk about this fight the same way.”
The fight sold out quickly, and on the secondary market, the cheapest tickets are well more than $300, especially if someone is interested in actually having a seat and not standing for three hours.
Much of the excitement leading into the fight was because of how long it took to come together, the appetite for this meeting building up with boxing fans for several years.
They always seemed destined to meet, though Spence twice survived serious car crashes. He was nearly killed in 2019 when he was ejected after losing control, and last year a 14-year-old hit him head on.
Somehow, Spence not only escaped serious injuries both times and successfully underwent surgery in 2021 for a detached retina, he was able to focus on his career. The 33-year-old who lives in DeSoto, Texas, won the IBF title in 2017, claimed the WBC championship in 2019 and took the WBA championship last year.
“I’ve been fighting the best for a long time,” Spence said. “When you see all the legends of the sport, they fought each other and made historic fights. That’s what I want to do. Terence is one of the best fighters in the world and I’m one of the best fighters in the world, so we had to make this happen.”
Spence faces an opponent in Crawford who is a knockout machine, having ended 10 fights in a row by KO, boxing’s second-longest active streak.
Crawford, 35, has won titles in super lightweight and lightweight in addition to welterweight, capturing the latter after moving up in 2018. Should he beat Spence, the Omaha, Nebraska, native will become the first male boxer to unify two titles.
“This fight means everything,” Crawford said. “This puts the cherry on top of my career. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time, and I can’t wait to get it on.”
Maybe both fighters will put on another memorable championship fight in Las Vegas. The hype has certainly been there for this bout.
No matter how it looks, one boxer will emerge as not only the king of the welterweight division, but will have a strong case as the best pound-for-pound fighter.
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, who is working the corner for Giovanni Cabrera in the co-main event, said he slightly favors Crawford.
“I have wanted to see this fight for a long time,” Roach said. “I can tell Spence and Crawford have wanted it, too, which is another reason I have wanted to see this fight. They want to know, and prove, which one is the best. It will be a close fight. While on paper, it has the look of Leonard-Hearns, I think it could end up being better.”
In the co-main event, Cabrera (21-0, seven KOs) goes against Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (24-2-1, 17 KOs) in a WBC and WBA lightweight match that will have future championship ramifications.
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Comedian and actor Frankie Quiñones talks about the second season of the show This Fool, now streaming on Hulu.
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Comedian and actor Frankie Quiñones talks about the second season of the show This Fool, now streaming on Hulu.
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Biden openly acknowledges 7th grandchild, the daughter of son Hunter and an Arkansas woman
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, a four-year-old girl fathered by his son Hunter with an Arkansas woman, Lunden Roberts, in 2018.
“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,” Biden said in a statement. It was his first acknowledgement of the child.
“This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter,” he said. “Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy.”
Hunter Biden’s paternity was established by DNA testing after Roberts sued for child support, and the two parties recently resolved outstanding child support issues. The president’s son wrote about his encounter with Roberts in his 2021 memoir, saying it came while he was deep in addiction to alcohol and drugs, including crack cocaine.
“I had no recollection of our encounter,” he wrote. “That’s how little connection I had with anyone. I was a mess, but a mess I’ve taken responsibility for.”
An attorney for Roberts did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The president, who has made a commitment to family central to his public persona, has faced increasing criticism from political rivals and pundits for failing to acknowledge the granddaughter. According to a person familiar with the matter, he was taking the cue from his son while the legal proceedings played out. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private matters.
Hunter Biden has four other children, including a son, Beau, born by his wife Melissa Cohen in 2020. He was named after the president’s late son who died of cancer in 2015, leaving behind two children.
Biden’s grandchildren have played a distinctive role in his presidency, often accompanying the president or first lady on trips and making regular visits to the White House. The president has also credited his grandchildren with persuading him to challenge then-President Donald Trump for the White House in 2020.
Biden’s statement was first reported by People Magazine.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A familiar face has filed paperwork to run in one of the nation’s most hotly contested congressional seats, setting up a Valley race to be another nail-biter.
State Sen. Melissa Hurtado is considering a bid for California’s 22nd Congressional District.
The two-term Democrat filed her paperwork a week after Democrat Rudy Salas announced his own campaign.
Republican David Valadao fought a tough race to continue representing the Valley in Congress. He beat Salas, who is a former Democratic assemblyman, by just three percentage points last year.
Hurtado won her second term in the state legislature by an even closer margin – just 13 votes. If she hopes to leave Sacramento for Washington, she would have to beat Salas in the primary.
Hurtado has yet to officially launch her campaign. A spokesperson says she is “pursuing support for a potential run.”
The district skews heavily Democrat on paper but has remained a challenge for California Democrats.
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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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Beef fundraiser supports new agricultural center
HENDERSON, Tenn. — It is Beef Month! And an event in Chester County served as a way to celebrate the month and raise funds for a highly requested Chester County building.
A Beef Fundraiser was held on the lawn of the Chester County Courthouse on Friday, giving guests the chance to snag free hotdogs for the first 100 kids, join in on giveaways, and get local beef provided by Jerry Thomas Farms.
We spoke with Steve Rickman, an Agriculture Resource Agent, who says these kinds of events are held in the county every year, but this year stands out as they work to raise funds for a new agricultural center.
“It’s something that has been needed in Chester County. We do not have an agriculture center in Chester County. It’s something the agriculture community has been wanting for years and years. I’ve worked for seven years here in Chester County and it’s been a goal of mine,” Rickman said.
Rickman said when our crew was on the scene Friday morning, they had already sold more than 400 plates. All those funds will go to the new building.
The event also connected kids with live calves and a steer.
“It is our job as farmers and agriculture community to educate people about beef. The goal of July Beef Month is to sell more beef in Tennessee,” Rickman said.
Rickman says they have also secured a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for the new building.
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Civil War veteran honored by family in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — A local city has paid tribute to a veteran.
A family in Humboldt honored their late grandfather Porter Friarson.
Friarson served in the American Civil War as a Union soldier in the 42nd Infantry Company A.
Mayor Marvin Sikes shared more on the importance of taking the time out and honoring Friarson.
“I am a historian of our city, and this is a very, very rare to have an African American Civil War soldier in a southern cemetery like this. We have lots of Confederate southerners in the cemetery. But we don’t have a lot, maybe one, maybe one, only African American that fought on the Union side. So it’s an honor for me to be a part of it,” Sikes said.
Tennessee also observes July 28 as Bullets Have No Eyes. This day was appointed in 2019 by former Sen. Brenda Gilmore to raise awareness on gun-related deaths in the state.
Mamie Turner, the grand daughter of Friarson, shared more.
“Mayors in all parts of Tennessee have came in and recognized the state of observance and this is what we do every July 28,” Friarson said.
On July 28, Turner and and her family pay tribute to her late great grandfather by releasing balloons and focusing on the Tennessee observance day.
Turner also mentioned the connections between her great father and Bullets Have No Eyes.
“We are bringing awareness against gun violence, and I know in the Civil War they went through a lot of trials and errors as with gun violence and all types of tragedy, and I think with granddaddy Porter being in the Civil War, it’s a part of American history, good history and part of Humboldt’s history,” Turner said.
Humboldt leaders also gave Turner and her family a Certificate of Observance for Friarson’s hard work.
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