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Thomas J. Langan, 88, West Scranton, died Thursday morning in Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton.
Born in Tripps Park, he was the son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Reap Langan. He attended Scranton Central High School prior to his service in the U.S. Army.
He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service until his well-deserved retirement which blessed him with the opportunity to pursue and enjoy his passions.
Surviving are a sister, Judith Goffer and her husband Michael, their son, Attorney Michael R. Goffer, Waverly; and daughters, Alexandra and Taylor Goffer of South Carolina; a brother, Robert T. Langan, Scranton, and his children, Jessica Langan Spangenberg, and sons, Seamus and Finn Spangenberg, Brooks Lasher, Greenfield Twp., and Quinn Langan and wife Azaria Noud, of Colorado.
Upon retirement, Tom enjoyed his hobbies fostering lifelong friendships through his membership in the Tripp Park Golf Club, the Scranton Ski Club, and his employment at Montage Mountain on the Safety Patrol Team. He was an avid hunter and fisherman since childhood.
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One of his greatest joys was passing on his knowledge, skill, and sportsmanship to his beloved great-nephews, Seamus and Finn. He spent many cold fall days in the woods with them tracking deer, sighting guns, patiently waiting in tree stands, making memories they will never forget.
Tom had friends spanning various age groups that shared his love for the outdoors, skiing, and golf. They would all agree on one thing ... although stubborn and grouchy he was a good person and friend.
The family would like to thank Dr. Lear Von Koch, his PA Jennifer Arnold and the nursing staff at Mercy Hospital, Scranton for their kind and compassionate care during this difficult time. They would also like to thank the entire staff at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton for their kindness and excellent care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 1605 Oram St. in West Scranton. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Savino Traditional Funerals & Cremation Care, 157 S. Main Ave. in West Scranton, Carl J. Savino Jr., supervisor. Inurnment to take place in the Cathedral Cemetery in West Scranton.
To offer an online condolence or for more information, visit www.WestScrantonFunerals.com. | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/zz-dnp/thomas-j-langan/article_fbc2c0b6-03e5-5d5f-91ae-0b1a534a76a8.html | 2023-07-29T02:29:11 | 1 | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/zz-dnp/thomas-j-langan/article_fbc2c0b6-03e5-5d5f-91ae-0b1a534a76a8.html |
President Biden could be facing a potential new challenge for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination, this time from a sitting member of Congress.
Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., confirmed to Fox News Digital on Friday that he has been encouraged by a number of people to seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2024, and that he was seriously considering it.
According to a Politico report from earlier in the day, Phillips will head to New York City next week to meet with donors about a potential Democratic primary challenge to the 80-year-old Biden.
Phillips, a former gelato company executive who was first elected to Congress in 2018, has staunchly opposed the idea of a third party "No Labels" candidate, and has called for Biden to face more competition in the race considering his advanced age.
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Politico reported that Phillips is unlikely to mount a challenge to Biden unless the president's health were to worsen, or if he lost a significant amount of political clout. Phillips sees other obvious Democratic candidates being unwilling to get into the race unless someone else jumps in first, according to the outlet.
Biden is currently facing challenges from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a former environmental lawyer, and Marianne Williamson, an author and spiritual guru. A recent Fox News poll shows the president maintaining a lead over the two challengers with 64% over Kennedy's 17% and Williamson's 10%.
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If Biden were to be re-elected, he would be 86 upon the completion of his second term. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/biden-faces-potential-new-challenge-from-fellow-democrat-in-2024-presidential-race/article_4d854b50-9083-5be9-ade2-125054fead6e.html | 2023-07-29T02:29:12 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/biden-faces-potential-new-challenge-from-fellow-democrat-in-2024-presidential-race/article_4d854b50-9083-5be9-ade2-125054fead6e.html |
President Biden is speaking out publicly for the first time about his granddaughter, Navy Joan Roberts, the estranged daughter of his son Hunter Biden who he had previously not acknowledged.
"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 to Fox News Digital.
"This is not a political issue, it’s a family matter," he added. "Jill and I only want what is best for all of our grandchildren, including Navy."
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Biden and First Lady Jill Biden had repeatedly refused to acknowledge Navy, frequently omitting her by claiming they only have "four granddaughters."
December 2022 marked the second Christmas season in a row that the White House left Navy out of a Christmas stocking display, and before that, in 2020, Biden incorrectly said he and First Lady Jill Biden had five grandchildren, forgetting about then-newborn Beau Biden, but completely leaving out Navy.
At a White House "take your child to work day" event in April, Biden claimed to only have six grandchildren. "I have six grandchildren, and I’m crazy about them. And I speak to them every single day. Not a joke," he said.
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Earlier this month, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shut down a reporter's question concerning Navy, saying she didn't "have anything to share."
In June, Hunter settled his Arkansas child support case with Roberts' mother, Lunden Alexis Roberts, ending a years-long paternity dispute. A court filing showed Hunter agreed to give his daughter some of his paintings, and the mother of the child agreed to withdraw her counterclaim to change their child's last name to "Biden." | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/biden-finally-speaks-out-on-granddaughter-he-refused-to-acknowledge-for-years/article_69281e83-e872-5ebf-8544-3642d9a7ad5d.html | 2023-07-29T02:29:18 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/biden-finally-speaks-out-on-granddaughter-he-refused-to-acknowledge-for-years/article_69281e83-e872-5ebf-8544-3642d9a7ad5d.html |
DULUTH — The 2022 finalists in the 97th annual Arrowhead Invitational are still in contention for another shot but the 2023 qualifying round medalist is not.
Both defending champion Matt Mellin and no. 5 seed Joel Johnson, who contested last year's final, progressed with relative ease through the first two rounds of match play on Friday at Ridgeview Country Club.
Mellin, awarded the top seed in the bracket by virtue of being defending champion, dismissed Ryker Holm 6-and-4 in the first round before taking out 16 seed Dom Rosati 3-and-1 in round two.
Johnson knocked out Austin Colvard 5-and-4 before edging Justin LeStrange 1-up.
Both advance to Saturday's quarterfinals where Mellin will face 2021 semifinalist Scott Pavelski, who knocked out the 8 and 9 seeds in a pair of wins on Friday.
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Johnson will meet Shane Sienko, who routed No. 4 seed and 2022 semifinalist Joey Cummings 7-and-5. Though Mellin and Johnson could meet again on Sunday, it won't be in the final, as they're on the same side of the bracket.
In the bottom half, Matt Dodd was bounced by 31 seed Troy Olson in the first round (no score available). Olson went on to lose 7-and-6 to 18 seed Brandon Owen, who'll meet 10 seed Derek Farrell in the quarterfinals.
Ryan Bakken followed a 3-under 67 in the qualifying round with a pair of easy wins in the match play, ousting Chris Orlett 8-and-7 and Ryan Peterson 6-and-4 to set up a quarterfinal matchup with 22 seed Jackson Purdy.
The quarterfinalists will play one round on Saturday, with the semifinals on Sunday morning and final on Sunday afternoon. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/2022-finalists-stay-on-course-at-arrowhead | 2023-07-29T02:29:23 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/2022-finalists-stay-on-course-at-arrowhead |
President Biden took heat from critics after he finally acknowledged his seventh grandchild in a "Friday night news dump" to People magazine.
Weeks after his son Hunter Biden settled his court battle with the mother of their 4-year-old child Navy Joan, the president offered an exclusive statement to the magazine, commenting on Navy's existence for the very first time after years of claiming he had only six grandchildren.
"Our son Hunter and Navy’s mother, Lunden, are working together to foster a relationship that is in the best interests of their daughter, preserving her privacy as much as possible going forward," the statement read. "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."
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Biden was panned on social media for making such news just he goes off on an extended vacation.
"On Friday at 5pm Biden releases a statement to People," Axios correspondent Alex Thompson pointed out.
"Hahahahahah The baby is a Friday night news dump for Joe Biden," Ruthless podcast co-host Comfortably Smug reacted.
"Always classy when you summer Friday night news dump an acknowledgment of your grandchild," Fourth Watch media critic Steve Krakauer similarly wrote.
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"This was becoming a storyline the White House could no longer ignore," MSNBC host Jonathan Lemire tweeted.
"Imagine being acknowledged as a grandchild only because polling against was so bad," conservative Twitter personality Fusilli Spock said.
"Nothing says 'I love you' like pivoting on poll numbers," Substack writer Ian Hayworth similarly tweeted.
"Joe and Jill Biden’s rejection of their granddaughter for four years, while refusing to tell Hunter to grow up and take responsibility for his daughter, and now issuing an acknowledgment in People Magazine to get good PR says so much about who they are. Absolutely disgusting," Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich wrote.
The Federalist culture editor Emily Jashinsky went after People for running with the "spin" from an unnamed Biden source and injecting the "Republicans pounce" framing.
"Unsurprising but pathetic nonetheless. Entertainment media is among the worst offenders," Jashinsky added.
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It was previously reported that White House staff were instructed to only acknowledge six grandchildren, but Biden was further criticized after NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reported that the president "intends to refer to having SEVEN grandchildren going forward."
"What a hero," CNN contributor Scott Jennings knocked Biden.
"That's great! Will she be getting a Christmas stocking this year? Maybe get to visit her dad and grandad at the White House," Versus Media Podcast host Stephen L. Miller wrote.
"Ok cool when is she coming over for a play date at 1600?" The Lafayette Co. president Ellen Carmichael also wondered.
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Backlash towards Biden shunning his seventh grandchild reached a boiling point earlier this month when New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd torched the president and how he was undercutting his "empathy" persona.
"The president’s cold shoulder — and heart — is counter to every message he has sent for decades, and it’s out of sync with the America he wants to continue to lead," Dowd wrote.
CNN anchor Dana Bash called Biden's refusal to embrace Navy "devastating" to his public image as a family man.
For more Culture, Media, Education, Opinion, and channel coverage, visit foxnews.com/media | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/biden-panned-for-friday-night-news-dump-acknowledging-7th-grandchild-to-people-mag-absolutely-disgusting/article_a9db0e5e-9589-59e8-a9ff-02322b69a665.html | 2023-07-29T02:29:24 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/biden-panned-for-friday-night-news-dump-acknowledging-7th-grandchild-to-people-mag-absolutely-disgusting/article_a9db0e5e-9589-59e8-a9ff-02322b69a665.html |
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — DeWitt Police are putting people “on the lookout” for these two men who carried out a theft at BJ’s Wholesale Club in East Syracuse.
These two men plucked a women’s wallet from her purse, which was sitting in her car, without her even knowing. They were later seen leaving BJ’s in a red SUV.
The thieves used the woman’s card at various stores around Onondaga County when she was then alerted to the fraudulent activity.
Anyone with information should email DeWitt Police at tips@townofdewitt.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/on-the-lookout-two-credit-card-thieves-in-east-syracuse/ | 2023-07-29T02:29:24 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/on-the-lookout-two-credit-card-thieves-in-east-syracuse/ |
A body found this month in the St. Lawrence River belonged to a man connected to an investigation into the deaths of eight migrants, Canadian authorities said Friday.
Akwesasne police said the coroner’s office identified the dead man as Casey Oakes, 30, a local resident who had been missing since March.
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His boat was found near the bodies of eight migrants who died while trying to cross illegally into the United States through Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, which straddles provincial and international boundaries and includes parts of Quebec, Ontario and New York state.
The bodies of the migrants were pulled from the St. Lawrence River in Akwesasne, about 80 miles southwest of Montreal, on March 30 and 31.
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Authorities said they were members of two families, one from India and the other from Romania.
Akwesasne Mohawk Territory is known for being a transit point for the trafficking of contraband and the smuggling of people because of its location. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/body-found-near-canada-us-border-linked-to-migrant-death-investigation/article_01fdd0f5-802d-57e7-ae13-18db6661710d.html | 2023-07-29T02:29:30 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/body-found-near-canada-us-border-linked-to-migrant-death-investigation/article_01fdd0f5-802d-57e7-ae13-18db6661710d.html |
(The Hill) — A federal judge in Montana issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, blocking the state from enforcing a law that bans certain drag performances, writing in an order that the law likely suffers from “constitutional maladies.”
Montana’s House Bill 359, passed by the state’s majority Republican legislature and signed into law by GOP Gov. Greg Gianforte in May, prohibits schools or libraries that receive state funding from hosting a drag story hour or “sexually oriented performance.” Performances are also prohibited from taking place in public or in the presence of a minor.
A group of 10 plaintiffs challenged the law in federal court earlier this month, arguing that the bill is “breathtakingly ambiguous and overbroad.” Plaintiffs include Adria Jawort, a transgender and two-spirit author whose lecture at a public library in Butte was canceled last month after officials determined that having her speak posed “too much of a legal risk” under the new law.
Montana Pride, the host of an annual LGBTQ Pride celebration in Helena, joined the lawsuit last week, arguing that city officials — as a result of the law — have withheld permits that are needed for this year’s Pride festival, which is slated to run from July 30 to August 6.
“The thirtieth annual Montana Pride is slated to begin in less than two days,” Chief Judge Brian Morris wrote in Friday’s order. “Plaintiffs, along with the approximately 15,000 Montanans who wish to attend the events, cannot avoid chilled speech or exposure to potential civil or criminal liability under H.B. 359 in the absence of the extraordinary remedy of a [temporary restraining order.]”
Republicans in the state legislature this session had argued the law was necessary to protect children from “mature themes” and obscene material.
But “Montana law already protects minors from obscene material,” Morris wrote Friday.
On top of that, the state conceded during a July 26 hearing that the statutory text of House Bill 359 regulates speech and expression outside of what is considered “legally obscene.”
The law additionally “contains no carveout for speech or expression with serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value,” Morris argued, and the First Amendment protects “at least some of the speech and expression” regulated by the law.
Morris noted in the order that the only two other district courts to have considered First Amendment challenges to similar state drag bans in Tennessee and Florida “have confirmed that those laws constitute facially content-based restrictions” and are therefore discriminatory.
A federal judge in June ruled that a Tennessee law banning drag shows in public or where children could view them is unconstitutional. The same month, a federal judge in Florida temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a similar ban on drag performances.
Attorneys for the state had sought to distinguish the Montana law from those of Florida and Tennessee on the basis that those laws failed to define “lewd.” But Morris on Friday argued that Montana’s drag ban also failed to define it.
The measure also fails to define “lascivious,” “flamboyant or parodic persona,” “salacious dancing” and “sexual manner,” Morris wrote. “The absence of definitions for these terms raises concerns for the Court about vagueness and overbreadth.”
In a statement to the Montana Free Press following Friday’s order, Montana Pride’s lead organizer, Kevin Hamm, said the court “got it right.”
“As I said throughout the legislature, drag is art. And drag bans not only infringe on free speech, but they are crafted (by design) to be so broad to allow for discrimination against trans & nonbinary people as well,” state Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr posted Friday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in response to Morris’s decision.
Zephyr, one of two openly transgender lawmakers in Montana, was censured by House Republicans in April after she said legislators who voted to pass a bill banning gender-affirming health care for transgender minors would have “blood on your hands.”
In a statement to The Hill, Emily Flower, a spokesperson for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R), who is a defendant in the case, said the state will present its response at an upcoming preliminary injunction hearing.
“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,” she said. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/federal-judge-halts-montana-ban-on-drag-performances/ | 2023-07-29T02:29:30 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/federal-judge-halts-montana-ban-on-drag-performances/ |
(NEXSTAR) – It’s been a rough week for Trader Joe’s after the popular grocery store chain had to notify customers on Thursday and Friday about products potentially containing foreign matter.
On Friday, Trader Joe’s announced it was recalling frozen falafel balls (SKU# 93935) that may contain rocks.
The recalled falafel was sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin and Washington D.C.
One day earlier, Trader Joe’s warned customers that its “Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup” may contain insects. Trader Joe’s says there have not been reported cases of illness from the soup.
The recalled soup (SKU# 68470) has the Use By dates of 07/18/23 – 09/15/23.
A third recall, updated Tuesday to include a sell by date, warns that there may be rocks in the company’s Almond Windmill Cookies and the Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies.
Those cookies have the following dates:
- Almond Windmill Cookies: SELL BY 10/02/23 and 10/19/23 through 10/21/23
- Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies: SELL BY 10/17/23 through 10/21/23
In all of the recalls, anyone who bought or received a donation containing one of the potentially tainted items is urged to throw it away or return it to Trader Joe’s for a refund.
Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 [Mondays-Fridays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT] or send Trader Joe’s an email. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/trader-joes-recalls-falafel-and-broccoli-cheddar-soup-for-possible-rocks-insects/ | 2023-07-29T02:29:36 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/trader-joes-recalls-falafel-and-broccoli-cheddar-soup-for-possible-rocks-insects/ |
Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students last year, are requesting a judge dismiss the indictment against him.
In a Tuesday court filing, the lawyers argued that the grand jury was "misled as to the standard of proof required for an indictment." They said the Idaho state Constitution sets the standard of proof for a grand jury at beyond a reasonable doubt.
The filing said the grand jury was "erroneously instructed" with the standard of proof required for a presentment, which requires a preliminary hearing.
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"The failure to properly instruct a Grand Jury as to the standard of proof is grounds for dismissal of the Indictment," the filing states.
If the judge refuses to dismiss the indictment, defense attorneys could ask for a preliminary hearing to determine whether the case should move forward.
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Fox News Digital the latest motion "is another frivolous defense motion. The standard of proof at the grand jury or preliminary hearing stage is probable cause, not beyond a reasonable doubt."
"Kohberger’s lawyers are filing every possible motion to create an appellate issue," she said. "They know they have a greater chance of getting a death sentence reversed on appeal than convincing a death penalty qualified jury not to return a guilty verdict and death sentence "
Kohberger was a graduate student at Washington State University studying criminology when he fatally stabbed Ethan Chapin, 20; Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Kaylee Goncalves, 21, on Nov. 13 in an off-campus house, authorities said.
He is now accused of burglary and four counts of first-degree murder. Authorities have not revealed a motive. A judge entered not guilty pleas on Kohberger's behalf in May.
According to court documents, Kohberger allegedly stalked the King Road rental home a dozen times before the murders and returned once more hours after the slayings but before police arrived.
A six-week trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 2. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/bryan-kohberger-defense-lawyers-ask-idaho-judge-to-dismiss-indictment/article_1667c847-c136-5b1a-bf69-d9730d749934.html | 2023-07-29T02:29:36 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/bryan-kohberger-defense-lawyers-ask-idaho-judge-to-dismiss-indictment/article_1667c847-c136-5b1a-bf69-d9730d749934.html |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The city of San Francisco has opened a complaint and launched an investigation into a giant “X” sign that was installed Friday on top of the downtown building formerly known as Twitter headquarters as owner Elon Musk continues his rebrand of the social media platform.
City officials say replacing letters or symbols on buildings, or erecting a sign on top of one, requires a permit for design and safety reasons.
The X appeared after San Francisco police stopped workers on Monday from removing the brand’s iconic bird and logo from the side of the building, saying they hadn’t taped off the sidewalk to keep pedestrians safe if anything fell.
Any replacement letters or symbols would require a permit to ensure “consistency with the historic nature of the building” and to make sure additions are safely attached to the sign, Patrick Hannan, spokesperson for the Department of Building Inspection said earlier this week.
Erecting a sign on top of a building also requires a permit, Hannan said Friday.
“Planning review and approval is also necessary for the installation of this sign. The city is opening a complaint and initiating an investigation,” he said in an email.
Musk unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he remakes the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. The X started appearing at the top of the desktop version of Twitter on Monday.
Musk, who is also CEO of Tesla, has long been fascinated with the letter X and had already renamed Twitter’s corporate name to X Corp. after he bought it in October. One of his children is called “X.” The child’s actual name is a collection of letters and symbols.
On Friday afternoon, a worker on a lift machine made adjustments to the sign and then left. | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/ap-x-logo-installed-atop-twitter-building-spurring-san-francisco-to-investigate-permit-violation/ | 2023-07-29T02:29:38 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/ap-x-logo-installed-atop-twitter-building-spurring-san-francisco-to-investigate-permit-violation/ |
HURON, Ohio (WJW) – A suspected bank burglar was busted when he gave new meaning to the term “direct deposit.”
Police in Huron, Ohio watched as the suspected bank thief dropped from the ceiling over the drive-thru, right in front of their eyes.
Police body camera video obtained by the WJW shows the incident. Officers can be heard ordering the suspect on the ground, and then helping get him out of the recycling can. The suspect was not injured.
“In my 35-plus years in law enforcement, this is the first time I ever saw a suspect fall into a garbage can,” said Huron Police Chief Terry Graham.
Graham said around 2:12 a.m. Wednesday, police received an alarm from the VacationLand Federal Credit Union located on University Drive East.
While checking the building, officers could hear noises coming from inside the roof area over the drive-thru.
They also noticed the recycling can positioned in the middle of the drive-thru lane, directly under a roof access door. The officers heard noises coming from inside the bank and patiently waited.
“I am most impressed with our officers’ patience in a very difficult situation,” the chief said. “The tactics they used, I think, substantially contributed to no one being injured and the suspect being taken into custody.”
Tristan Heidl, 27, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, possession of criminal tools and safecracking.
Police say Heidl had a backpack full of construction tools.
“He did get inside the bank and attempt to open numerous areas in the bank that contain money,” the chief said.
Police say Heidl was unable to get inside the safe and crash-landed with empty pockets.
“He didn’t get a dime,” Graham said.
Heidl is being held in the Erie County Jail on a $50,000 bond. He is due back in court soon. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/watch-ohio-bank-burglary-suspect-falls-from-ceiling-lands-in-recycling-can-near-officers/ | 2023-07-29T02:29:42 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/watch-ohio-bank-burglary-suspect-falls-from-ceiling-lands-in-recycling-can-near-officers/ |
A 33-year-old Southern California man accused of recording a 12-year-old girl inside a public restroom last Sunday was held down by the girl’s parents until police arrived after the girl told them what happened, officials said Friday.
Jacob Anthony Arriola, 33, allegedly followed the girl into the women’s restroom at a park in Fullerton, California, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said in a release.
When the girl saw him she ran out and told her parents who confronted Arriola and then held him until officers arrived.
Arriola has pleaded not guilty to one felony count of possession of child pornography and one misdemeanor count each of using a concealed recording device to record someone without their consent, using a minor in the sale or distribution of obscene matter or production of pornography and placing a concealed camera to secretly videotape someone in partial dress and peeping.
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"Pedophiles will stop at nothing to satiate their own indulgences – even brazenly recording a young girl at public restroom during the day, only a short distance away from parents," Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said. "Thankfully, the girl immediately reported what had happened and adults intervened. Protecting our children is paramount to me and to our community and we will do everything we can to hold those accountable who seek to exploit and manipulate kids."
Arriola remains in custody in lieu of $20,000 bail and the district attorney’s office says it believes he may have victimized others.
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A wireless camera was found hidden inside the restroom after Arriola’s arrest and child pornography was allegedly found on his devices. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/california-man-accused-of-recording-girl-12-in-public-restroom-held-down-by-parents-until/article_cedf60ee-8660-5302-8da9-1c056dfc4f16.html | 2023-07-29T02:29:42 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/california-man-accused-of-recording-girl-12-in-public-restroom-held-down-by-parents-until/article_cedf60ee-8660-5302-8da9-1c056dfc4f16.html |
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie continued his war of words on Friday with former friend Donald Trump, as the ex-president continues to lead the Republican presidential primary field by a wide margin.
Christie, who like Trump has qualified for the Fox News debate on Aug. 23, said it would be unprecedented to have an indicted candidate as a party nominee. Trump faces the possibility of being indicted a third time, this time related to the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot.
"I think what our voters need to begin to think about is: we have a front-runner right now who, when he gets on the stage for the Fox News debate on August 23, will be out on bail in at least two different jurisdictions, if not three," Christie said in interview with Neil Cavuto on "Your World." "How are we going to beat the Democrats with a candidate who is going to be out on bail, facing numerous self-inflicted wounds in courtrooms across this country?"
Trump has denied all claims against him, and recently called Special Counsel Jack Smith "deranged" and a "sick puppet of [Merrick] Garland and Crooked Joe Biden [who] should be defended and put out to rest."
On Friday, Christie noted Trump faces potentially further mounting charges from Smith, an ex-Kosovo War crimes prosecutor who also prosecuted former Virginia Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell's corruption case. McDonnell's conviction was, however, unanimously vacated by the Supreme Court in 2016.
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On "Your World," Cavuto noted Christie will not be attending the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner like several of his opponents like Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, to which Christie said he had a slate of fundraisers to attend back East.
With Hunter Biden and Trump in the news as various allegations fly, Christie said the GOP front-runner brought scrutiny upon himself.
"Now, with the superseding indictment that was put forward yesterday, and I can tell you from having done this work for seven years as the U.S. attorney in the fifth-largest office in the country — out of 94, we did 130 political corruption cases against Republicans and Democrats over seven years and never suffered a defeat," Christie said.
Prior to becoming governor, Christie was then-President George W. Bush's pick for U.S. attorney in the Newark office, which covers the entirety of the Garden State.
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Christie said his experience tells him the superseding indictment from Smith's office suggests there is a cooperating witness from within the Trump Organization who is providing information on the former president.
Christie said he is the only candidate "unafraid" to challenge or criticize Trump, dismissing other critiques aimed at Trump from candidates like former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.
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He said Haley has criticized Trump, but said she has offered "mixed messaging" on whether Trump should run or be the GOP nominee.
Of Sen. Mitt Romney's, R-Utah, assertion that Republicans must rally around a non-Trump candidate to be able to wedge him off the stage, Christie said he didn't necessarily disagree but that it may be too early to do so.
He noted there were 17 GOP candidates in 2016 and that after the first debate, those numbers whittled down considerably in a short period of time without any such pressures.
"Mitt, I think, said that, you know, if you haven't done well by February 26, you should get out. I don't disagree with that, Neil. And I think that if you look at what I did last time, eight years ago, I didn't do as well as I wanted to in New Hampshire in the beginning of February, I got out of the race and consolidated behind Donald Trump, supported him, chaired his transition, and worked to make him the next president of the United States. And we succeeded."
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Country music singer Jimmie Allen is getting some mixed reactions after announcing his comedy tour as he fights sexual assault allegations.
Allen announced his upcoming comedy tour on Instagram Thursday, sharing that the three shows will be invite only with dates coming soon.
"'I Said What I Said,' and I’m gonna say it again during my 3-night comedy tour coming this October!" Allen captioned his post. "ALL shows are invite only, so be sure signup with your e-mail via link in bio to receive the latest news & how to win tix."
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Allen's announcement sparked some negative comments from social media users.
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"Very strange choice of comeback," one user wrote. Another added, "Lol you going through a midlife crisis or something?"
There were a number of fans showing their support to Allen in the comment section.
"If your as good at comedy as you are at singing then that will be an awesome show!!" one user wrote, with another adding, "I gotta see this!"
One social media user asked, "what. exactly. are we doing here??"
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Allen's representative explained the musician's decision to venture into stand-up, saying, "Comedy has always been a part of his shows, and he did stand-up comedy in college, so this is just a fun, three-show event he wanted to do for his close friends and family.
"He announced it on his Instagram because he plans to give a few fans a chance to win VIP passes to attend the private show/tapings and is also planning to turn the content that is tapped into a digital comedy special to be released at a later date. The details are still being mapped out, and this is all in the preliminary stages, so timing/events are subject to change."
Allen's latest business venture comes amid sexual assault allegations. Two women have come forward with allegations against Allen, and he has filed counterclaims against them.
The first woman, who worked as the country singer's day-to-day manager, accused Allen of raping her in 2021 and subsequently sexually harassing her over the next 18 months. Allen claimed the two began a consensual sexual relationship in 2021.
The second woman accused Allen of raping her while she visited the "Big In A Small Town" singer at a Las Vegas hotel in the summer of 2022 while he was in Sin City for a bowling tournament. The Jane Doe claimed Allen had also videoed the encounter without her permission.
In his counterclaim, obtained by Fox News Digital, Allen insisted the sexual encounter was consensual and that he had the woman's permission to video.
"As a result of numerous false allegations, I have engaged with a legal team to proceed with an appropriate course of action to protect my reputation and refute these claims that have caused severe damage to my family, mental health and business," Allen told Fox News Digital in a statement. "I’ve taken a couple months before publicly responding to these claims because I wanted to fix my family first.
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"This situation has caused me great humiliation, and I felt it was necessary to seek professional help," he explained. "For years, I have dealt with racism and harmful threats solely because I am a Black man in the country music industry, and this situation has only amplified that. As the son and brother of rape victims, and the father of daughters, these false claims are extremely hurtful to me and everyone around me.
"These false allegations have caused me to lose a vast number of business and endorsement opportunities that I worked extremely hard for. These false allegations have also not only harmed me, but have caused severe financial damage to my band, my team and their families.
"As the legal process runs its course, I look forward to the opportunity to clear my name. I am forever thankful for those who have stood by me and helped me share the truth. My team and I look forward to putting this behind us and getting back to the music."
A representative for both unnamed women criticized the counterclaim, telling Fox News Digital the "concerning trend" of targeting victims with "spurious litigation" is common.
The lawsuits, filed in May and June, came as Allen was expecting his third child with wife Alexis. The two married in 2020 and are already parents to two daughters — Zara and Naomi. Allen also has a son from a previous relationship.
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After three years of marriage and with a third child on the way, the couple announced their decision to split on Instagram in a since-deleted joint statement.
"After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate," Allen began in a post in April. "As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year."
Earlier this month, Allen told People magazine that "the divorce case is still pending, as my wife and I are working to resolve things together as a family."
Allen made history for being the first Black artist to launch his career with a No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with his song "Best Shot" in 2018 from his debut record "Mercury Lane." The Delaware native’s career took off with subsequent country hits like "Make Me Want To" and "Freedom Was a Highway" with Brad Paisley.
He was nominated for best new artist at the 2022 Grammy Awards. He won new male artist of the year at the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards and new artist of the year at the Country Music Association Awards the same year.
Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/country-singer-jimmie-allen-gets-mixed-reactions-after-announcing-comedy-tour-amid-sexual-assault-allegations/article_f3ef8424-83d9-5443-bcab-1718ae70dc6e.html | 2023-07-29T02:29:55 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/country-singer-jimmie-allen-gets-mixed-reactions-after-announcing-comedy-tour-amid-sexual-assault-allegations/article_f3ef8424-83d9-5443-bcab-1718ae70dc6e.html |
NFL training camps usually have underdog stories and surprises who turn heads.
The Dallas Cowboys have an undersized running back at camp who's getting noticed.
Deuce Vaughn was selected by America's Team during the sixth round of this year's NFL Draft, and he's making a name for himself.
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However, it's not necessarily because of his skill.
Vaughn stands at just 5 feet, 5 inches and was the shortest player to ever participate in the NFL Combine.
The Kansas State alum was taking reps, and fans couldn't help but notice everyone else towered over him.
One Twitter user named Lynzie wrote that Vaughn "looks like a toddler is on the loose."
"Looks like he stole someone’s phone and doesn’t wanna give it back lmao," someone replied to Lynzie.
"holy s---. i thought this was a meme," another tweeted.
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Say what you want about his height, but he was no slouch with the Wildcats.
Last year, Vaughn ran 293 times for 1,558 yards (5.3 yards per carry) and scored 12 touchdowns.
He scored a touchdown in each of his final four games, including the Big 12 Championship against TCU and the Sugar Bowl against Alabama.
Tony Pollard is the lead back in Dallas after the Cowboys released Ezekiel Elliott, so Vaughn will compete with Malik Davis for the backup role. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/cowboys-5-foot-5-running-back-goes-viral-looks-like-a-toddler-broke-loose/article_ce69f7dd-1b89-52ac-b153-8f47ba6c9878.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:01 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/cowboys-5-foot-5-running-back-goes-viral-looks-like-a-toddler-broke-loose/article_ce69f7dd-1b89-52ac-b153-8f47ba6c9878.html |
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
People who suffer from depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia later in life, a new study from Penn Medicine found. It was published in JAMA Neurology.
The link was found for both young and middle-aged adults, but the risk was higher for men.
The study was a collaboration between researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Aarhus University in Denmark. It followed 1.4 million Danish citizens over nearly four decades, according to a press release announcing the findings.
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Overall, those who were diagnosed previously with depression were 2.41 times more likely to receive a dementia diagnosis eventually, the release stated.
"While depression diagnosed later in life is generally thought to be an early symptom of dementia, our results suggest that a depression diagnosis at any point in adulthood increases the risk of dementia later on," first author Holly Elser, M.D., PhD, a neurology resident at Penn, said in the release.
"Previous studies with smaller sample sizes and shorter follow-up times have consistently illustrated the link between dementia and depression diagnosed later in life, but with our long-term analysis, we were able to precisely estimate the association between dementia and depression over an individual’s life span," she explained.
The correlation existed regardless of the age at which the depression was diagnosed.
Those hospitalized for depression multiple times had a stronger risk of dementia later in life.
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There didn’t seem to be any increased risk among those who were prescribed antidepressants within six months of being diagnosed with depression, the study found.
Dr. Rehan Aziz, geriatric psychiatrist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and associate professor of psychiatry and neurology at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in New Jersey, was not part of the study but shared his thoughts on the findings.
"The study links depression and dementia — but it does not explain why the risk exists," he told Fox News Digital.
The doctor said he has several theories, however.
"One is that depression and dementia may share similar genetics and cause similar brain changes," he said.
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"For example, we know that depression can cause shrinkage of the hippocampus, an area of the brain that is important for recent memories."
"While the shrinkage is reversible with [the] treatment of depression, it is probable that it has later-life effects," he hypothesized.
Depression can also create a state of inflammation in the brain and impact other brain chemicals, Aziz noted, which could also trigger later-life memory problems.
Although the study findings stated that the prescription of antidepressants didn’t seem to impact the risk of dementia, Aziz said more research is needed to make a definitive call.
"For example, the study did not comment on which antidepressants were used, the dosages ordered, duration of treatment or the effectiveness of the treatment," he said.
"It's also not clear if other depression treatments were used."
Mental health conditions should "treat depression aggressively," Aziz said, with a combination of medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise.
"Clinicians should also discuss the possible linkage between depression and dementia and emphasize to patients the importance of adhering to depression treatment," he added.
The doctor also pointed out that "sadness and depression are not the same thing."
"Everybody experiences sadness from time to time, and that should not increase the risk of dementia," he said.
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"Clinical depression stops one's life. It can impair functioning and prevent people from working, maintaining relationships, experiencing joy and taking care of themselves."
In extreme situations, people with depression may even have thoughts about not wanting to live anymore, he warned.
"It is important that anybody experiencing depression seek prompt medical evaluation so they can start treatment," Aziz said.
Some 17.3 million people age 18 and older in the U.S. — about 7.1% of the adult population — suffer from major depressive disorder, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
It is estimated that around 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, per the Alzheimer’s Association.
The researchers acknowledged the limitations of the paper and the need for further research of the link between the two mental disorders.
"It is still unclear what about depression increases the risk of a dementia diagnosis," said Elser in the press release.
"And I hope to see further research that evaluates whether the link between depression and dementia may be biological, a result of behaviors associated with depression, like social isolation and other changes in key health behaviors or some combination of these mechanisms," he said. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/dementia-depression-connection-early-sadness-can-lead-to-later-cognitive-issues-study-finds/article_f37381b0-f7c6-5025-90d9-07c37671d164.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:07 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/dementia-depression-connection-early-sadness-can-lead-to-later-cognitive-issues-study-finds/article_f37381b0-f7c6-5025-90d9-07c37671d164.html |
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the top spot in the NL West Division standings, but the team's starting pitching has been lackluster.
So, the Dodgers front office bolstered the pitching staff ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
On Friday, the Dodgers brass pulled off a trade that should help ease some of the team's pitching deficiencies, acquiring Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, the team announced.
The White Sox received outfielder Trayce Thompson, pitcher Nick Nastrini and reliever Jordan Leasure.
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Lynn has been mostly underwhelming this season. The 36-year-old right-hander is 6-9 with a 6.18 ERA and leads the American League in earned runs (79) and home runs allowed (28). But he also has 139 strikeouts over 115 innings.
Last month, Lynn struck out 16 batters in a game against the Seattle Mariners, setting a major league mark for most strikeouts in a game by a pitcher with an ERA above 6.00.
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He was an MLB All-Star in 2021 and shortly after signed a $38 million, two-year contract extension that included a club option. He battled injuries last season and finished the year with an 8-7 record and a 3.99 ERA in 21 starts.
Lynn has previous stints with the Cardinals, Twins, Yankees and Rangers.
He won a World Series with the Cardinals in 2011, his debut season in the majors.
Kelly returns to Los Angeles for his second stint with the Dodgers. The hard-throwing right-handed reliever recently returned from the injured list for elbow inflammation.
Kelly pitched for the Dodgers from 2019-21, winning the World Series during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. He had a 3.59 ERA in 105⅓ innings during that span.
On Tuesday, the Dodgers acquired Kiké Hernández from the Boston Red Sox three years after he departed Los Angeles for the East Coast.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/dodgers-bolster-pitching-staff-trade-for-lance-lynn-and-reliever-joe-kelly/article_05d9214d-ff50-5cc4-8fa0-b412be5d6337.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:13 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/dodgers-bolster-pitching-staff-trade-for-lance-lynn-and-reliever-joe-kelly/article_05d9214d-ff50-5cc4-8fa0-b412be5d6337.html |
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!"
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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.
Ramsey has 19 career interceptions, seven forced fumbles and two sacks | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/dolphins-jalen-ramsey-says-surgery-went-well-vows-to-attack-this-rehab/article_676a8781-9e09-5f97-88b9-281962e23c0e.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:19 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/dolphins-jalen-ramsey-says-surgery-went-well-vows-to-attack-this-rehab/article_676a8781-9e09-5f97-88b9-281962e23c0e.html |
The FBI warned Friday that artificial intelligence is becoming the tool of choice for domestic and foreign criminals, and said the bureau is working to build up a capacity to fight this new threat.
"AI has demonstrated that it will likely have far-reaching implications on the threats we face, the types of crimes committed and how we conduct our law enforcement activities," a senior FBI official said in a Friday call.
"Criminals are leveraging AI as a force multiplier to generate malicious code craft convincing phishing emails, enable insider trading or securities fraud, and exploit vulnerabilities in AI systems making cyberattacks and other criminal activity more effective and harder to detect," the official added.
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Officials said the FBI sees itself as having a dual mandate when it comes to AI. One is to protect U.S. citizens from disruptive AI attacks, and the second is to take steps to disrupt the sources of these attacks.
Those attacks can include the production and distribution of deepfake videos used to harass and extort victims, something one official said would become more commonplace as more AI systems are deployed. AI is also making it easier for criminals without any technical background to commit cybercrimes.
"AI has significantly reduced some technical barriers, allowing those with limited experience or technical expertise to write malicious code and conduct low level cyber activities," the FBI official said.
"For example, the FBI has observed the proliferation of fraudulent AI generated websites replete with engaging, engaging content postings and multimedia which are infected with malware and used to deceive unsuspecting online users," the official added. "Some of these sites or pages have more than a million followers and significant amounts of user engagement."
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While this is something the FBI has observed, the official was unaware of any prosecutions related to this kind of activity. But the official said it’s "something that we’re actively investigating."
The official predicted that AI systems used by companies might also become a tool for criminals.
"As researchers have successfully demonstrated AI models are often vulnerable to a number of adversarial machine learning attacks, such as poisoning evasion, privacy attacks during both the training as well as the deployment phases of AI," the official said.
The official said the FBI is working closely within the federal government to disrupt these threats.
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"We're also engaging with industry and academia to better understand what current AI capabilities look like, and the types of harmful illegal outputs these models are capable of producing, such as the development of explosives," the official said, adding that companies have been "very receptive" to the idea of working collaboratively to fight these threats.
This week, Bryan Vorndran, assistant director for the FBI’s cyber division said in a speech in Atlanta that the FBI needs to keep working with the private sector if this threat is going to be mitigated.
"Cyber threats must be tackled as a team, and private sector organizations have a big role to play," he said. "We know collaborating to establish best practices — and practicing them — works. We know information sharing, threat reporting, and awareness is also key to addressing these threats." | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/fbi-paints-grim-picture-of-ai-as-a-tool-for-criminals-force-multiplier-for-bad/article_b3888b37-8444-5909-94c0-a264bcf99065.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:26 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/fbi-paints-grim-picture-of-ai-as-a-tool-for-criminals-force-multiplier-for-bad/article_b3888b37-8444-5909-94c0-a264bcf99065.html |
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told Fox News Digital that the state will seek restitution in the Carlee Russell case if there's a conviction and said that the hoax could have a "crying wolf" impact on the public.
24-year-old Russell was charged on Friday with misdemeanor false reporting of an incident and false reporting to law enforcement after she called 911 on July 13 at around 9:34 p.m. and said that there was a toddler on the side of the road in diapers, then went missing.
She returned home on July 15 at around 10:45 p.m. near where police say she was seen walking along the sidewalk beforehand.
Russell's attorney, Emery Anthony, said in an emailed statement to the Hoover Police Department that his client admitted to never seeing a baby on Interstate 459 and was never a missing person.
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"My client did not have any help in this incident. This was a single act done by herself," the statement said. "My client was not with anyone or any hotel with anyone from the time she was missing. My client apologizes for her actions to this community, the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well and to her friends and family."
Marshall made the comments during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital on Friday after Russell was charged with two misdemeanors.
"That's our intention if we're able to gain a conviction, to be able to seek restitution," Marshall said. "It is no doubt that part of the role that we have in this case is not only develop the facts to present before the prosecution, but also to develop an argument relating to restitution."
He said that the Alabama Attorney General's office will be reaching out to individual agencies involved in this investigation to ask if they are seeking a recovery of investigative costs.
Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis said on Friday that Marshall's office has agreed to "adopt this case."
The Alabama Attorney General also said there's a concern Carlee Russell's hoax may have a negative impact on future missing persons cases in regard to public attention.
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"The thing that I think is the most harmful is the many members of the general public that came forward in response to the concern there was an abduction of a young female and trying to find her," Marshall said. "And I think the concern there is similar to the old crying wolf story, right? Will you have that same public outpouring of help in the future if this arises?"
"And one thing I know about the people of Alabama is they are charitable and good folks and they want to be able to help their neighbor," he said.
He said the case is a "reflection of the lengths law enforcement will go in investigating a case and their willingness to follow the facts."
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Her tale would go on to gain national attention, and many people locally spent hours looking for Russell in the Birmingham area.
Derzis said during a press conference on Friday that police are still unclear of what exactly Russell was doing during the 49 hours she was missing.
"We don't have any idea where Carlee Russell was [during those] 49 hours," Derzis said.
Derzis said that he "shares the same frustration" with members of the public who believe Russell is being given a slap on the wrist.
"Existing laws only allow the charges that were filed to be filed," Derzis said. "I can tell you that I will be contacting our state legislatures on behalf of law enforcement in Montgomery and asking them to look at this law applied to these facts and urge them to add an enhancement to current legislation when somebody falsely reports kidnaping or another violent crime." | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/first-on-fox-alabama-ag-vows-to-seek-restitution-from-carlee-russell-if-convicted-in/article_0c25083d-baf9-5be8-90cb-02d448366202.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:32 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/first-on-fox-alabama-ag-vows-to-seek-restitution-from-carlee-russell-if-convicted-in/article_0c25083d-baf9-5be8-90cb-02d448366202.html |
You’ve heard of "infrastructure week."
The past week wasn’t quite "impeachment week" for House Republicans.
But it came close.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., went further on impeachment for President Biden than he had before.
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"This is rising to the level of impeachment inquiry which provides Congress the strongest power to get the rest of the knowledge and information needed," said McCarthy on Fox. "This President has also used something we have not seen since Richard Nixon used the weaponization of government to benefit his family and deny Congress the ability to have the oversight."
This suggests the House could prospectively launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden over alleged ties to his son’s business dealings.
"When more of this continues to unravel, it rises to the level of an impeachment inquiry where you would have the Congress have the power to get to all these answers," said McCarthy.
In addition, McCarthy has more than cracked the door on impeachment with President Biden and maybe even Attorney General Merrick Garland.
"I would move to an impeachment inquiry if I found that the Attorney General has not only lied to the Congress, the Senate, but to America," said McCarthy said earlier this month about Garland and how his office handled the Hunter Biden case.
But while McCarthy talks "impeachment inquiry," he’s not ready to launch an actual impeachment inquiry.
"Define what this is right now," I asked the Speaker on Tuesday.
"We’re no different from where we were yesterday," replied McCarthy. "We continue to find more information.
But just the Speaker saying "impeachment" alters the fundamental equation.
McCarthy’s impeachment language impresses the hard right.
"When he does speak to impeachment, it carries a tremendous amount of weight," said Rep. Bob Good, R-Va.
I asked Good if the Speaker mentioning this "shifted the ground?"
"I don't think there's any question that him speaking to that has caused a paradigm shift," said Good.
The House must vote to launch an official impeachment inquiry. As per usual, this is about the math. It’s unclear if the House has the votes to do that. Let alone impeach the President. Or Garland. Or anyone else.
House Republicans are struggling to settle on exactly who they want to impeach.
"It's all of the above," said Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C. "Look at the evidence that we have."
Sometimes mentioned as impeachment candidates: FBI Director Christopher Wray and U.S. Attorney for Delaware David Weiss. Weiss handled the Hunter Biden prosecution. Another name: U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Matthew Graves.
IMPEACH BIDEN OR MAYORKAS? WHAT IT TAKES FOR 'IMPEACHMENT' PROCEEDINGS TO SUCCEED IN THE HOUSE
It can be hard to keep up.
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., suggested that Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is the "low hanging fruit."
A senior House Republican leadership source tells Fox that potential impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is "the furthest along." Although that doesn’t mean that it’s that far along. It’s just that GOPers believe they have the strongest case against Mayorkas regarding the border.
Fox is told that this is something of a high-level "trial balloon." McCarthy wants to get a sense of what GOPers want to do. And most importantly, where the votes may lie for impeaching anyone.
Thus, the math.
A senior House GOP source says Republicans leaders will try to see "if there is one (impeachment) that could pass."
Keep in mind that House Republicans are only operating with a four seat majority. Threading the needle on anything as serious as impeachment is challenging.
"A lot of our members will make decisions on how well the argument is made," said a Republican leadership source.
The problem for the GOP is that there is a wide swath of Republican members in rock-ribbed conservative districts who would impeach Mr. Biden and many members of his cabinet "no matter what" said one GOP source. But actually executing a successful impeachment depends on the math.
There are 18 House Republicans who represent districts which President Biden carried in 2020. A vote to impeach any cabinet figure, let alone the President, could spell a political death sentence.
So, impeachment is out there – even if it isn’t.
This sounds familiar.
Rewind to late July 2019, following the House testimony of Special Counsel Robert Mueller about former President Trump.
Mueller didn’t exactly deliver the goods on Mr. Trump at what turned out to be an overhyped hearing.
So, Democrats began talking about impeachment – without acting on impeachment – as they entered the customary August Congressional recess.
In 2019, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., opposed impeachment for former President Trump – until she didn’t.
But, as we often write in this space around this time of year, beware the Ides of August.
In August 2019, Pelosi observed a sea change in her caucus. A number of moderate Democratic freshmen who represented swing districts altered their views on impeachment.
Political leaders must have their finger on the pulse of their Members. This is critical. Otherwise, they look like they are being led by their members – not leading themselves. After there were more revelations about former President Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Pelosi shifted her position.
McCarthy isn’t quite there yet on impeaching anyone. But he must be mindful of where his members are – and stay in front of them. McCarthy’s statements the past two weeks were efforts to "get in front" of his members, should the votes to impeach present themselves and there is a bona fide shift in that direction.
However, Fox is told that McCarthy is internally worried about overusing impeachment and protecting the institution of the House.
But all members on his right heard was "impeachment." And that’s all the red meat they needed to take into the August recess.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., says he would vote yes on impeachment. But Comer points out a stark fact.
"The Senate’s never going to remove from office," said Comer.
Democrats delight in the GOP impeachment milieu.
"Every week we hear a new member of the Biden administration that extreme MAGA Republicans are determined to impeach," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. "The extreme MAGA Republican majority has nothing to show for their time in office but the peddling of conspiracy theories, facilitating hate against communities all across the country and figuring out who was going to be at the top of the list of their impeachment fantasies."
All of this could spell trouble if the GOP base expects too much.
"This is the danger, particularly for a Speaker, who has so far been trying to tamp down the impeachment expectations," said George Washington University professor Casey Burgat. "It seems like he's getting a lot of pushback within his individual conference to say, ‘hey, we have to escalate these investigations and impeachment is now on the table’ if it wasn't before."
So this will fester in August.
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House Republicans are planning more investigations over the next month. Burisma board member Devon Archer appears for a closed-door, transcribed interview on Monday. Burisma is the Ukrainian firm associated with Hunter Biden.
It wasn’t quite impeachment week. But some Republicans would like August to become impeachment month. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/impeachment-week/article_0ccb89f3-1a3d-514d-b09a-8ae74b0069a4.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:38 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/impeachment-week/article_0ccb89f3-1a3d-514d-b09a-8ae74b0069a4.html |
A Kentucky school superintendent who retired last month amid a police investigation has been arrested on charges related to the sexual solicitation of minors, authorities said.
Dr. Matthew D. Constant, 51, of Owensboro was charged on Thursday with procuring or promoting the use of a minor and tampering with physical evidence, Kentucky State Police said in a statement. He was lodged in the Daviess County Detention Center, where he remained Friday on a $35,000 cash bond. Online jail records don't list an attorney.
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Detectives began investigating allegations in May of a relationship involving the Owensboro Public Schools superintendent and a student, which led to search warrants to examine the contents of Constant's electronic devices, police said.
The investigation led Owensboro Public Schools Board of Education to suspend Constant from his position and he later stepped down, news outlets reported.
PENNSYLVANIA HS TEACHER AND BASEBALL COACH CHARGED WITH SEX CRIMES INVOLVING STUDENTS AND PLAYERS: POLICE
"During the course of the investigation, the Kentucky State Police notified the Board that while not criminal in nature, Dr. Constant did engage in a relationship with an adult-aged student enrolled in another school district," the district said in May.
Police said the investigation is still in its early phases and is continuing. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/kentucky-superintendent-jailed-on-charges-related-to-sexual-solicitation-of-minors/article_7c36cf84-714c-55b4-95a6-7d069ad95205.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:44 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/kentucky-superintendent-jailed-on-charges-related-to-sexual-solicitation-of-minors/article_7c36cf84-714c-55b4-95a6-7d069ad95205.html |
6-year-old girl dies after being hit by boat propeller at lake, authorities say
PEORIA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - Authorities in Arizona say a young girl has died after she was hit by a boat propeller at Lake Pleasant Friday morning.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said first responders were called to the lake regarding a boat accident at about 11 a.m.
KPHO reports that a 6-year-old girl was pulled from the lake with a severe leg injury. She was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.
According to Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez, two families had arrived at the lake around 7 a.m. for swimming and wakeboarding. All 12 people, reported to be six adults and six children, were on the same boat.
Investigators said the child was injured when no one realized she was still in the water and her mother started to accelerate to pull another family member who was wakeboarding.
The young girl was then run over by the boat.
Because of poor cellphone service in that part of the lake, the family couldn’t reach emergency services.
Other boaters in the area helped get the child out of the water and brought her to the Pleasant Harbor Marina where fire crews were waiting.
Deputies don’t believe impairment was a factor in the accident.
Detectives are investigating and processing evidence, but Enriquez said the girl’s death is being treated as a tragic accident.
Authorities said there appeared to be no safety violations on the boat, which was equipped with proper life jackets, a fire extinguisher and other gear.
Enriquez also said the owners are experienced boat operators who live near the lake.
The families involved were not immediately identified.
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A pair of men manage to escape police interception after they were caught red-handed trying to tear away a Bank of America ATM with their pickup truck in Massachusetts, police said.
On Friday at 3:43, the Higham Police Department were notified by the Bank of America alarm system that there were intruders on the property.
The two men had fastened a chain onto the drive-up ATM and were attempting to tear it away, police said.
When police arrived, the men quickly vacated the premises and jumped into their white 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT.
Officers quickly attempted to pursue the pickup truck, but the suspects managed to evade arrest after ditching the vehicle on someone's home's patio, between a grill, deck chairs and a picnic table.
CALIFORNIA'S SERIAL ‘SNAKE BURGLAR’ SET FREE UNDER WOKE LAWS, PROSECUTOR SAYS
The men ran off after abandoning their Cadillac and police deployed a K-9 unit from the Weymouth Police and the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department to search the area. Local law enforcement were unable to find the suspects after searching the surrounding area.
Police said that no money was stolen from the Bank of America ATM, however the machine was severely damaged from the attempted robbery. Authorities mentioned that this was the third time that the ATM had been broken into in the past three years.
Anyone with information about the attempted theft or the pickup truck is asked to call a Hingham police detective at (781)804-2238. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/massachusetts-men-attempt-to-steal-entire-bank-of-america-atm-with-chain-leads-officers-on/article_4946a718-ff04-53c0-af3f-d4b0f7d6efa5.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:50 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/massachusetts-men-attempt-to-steal-entire-bank-of-america-atm-with-chain-leads-officers-on/article_4946a718-ff04-53c0-af3f-d4b0f7d6efa5.html |
‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
To make a donation, click or tap here.
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NBC News accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of "looking for a fight" with Vice President Kamala Harris after she was the one who lobbed attacks towards his state's education curriculum.
Last week, Harris made a special trip to Jacksonville, Fla., to lambast the new Black history curriculum, telling a crowd it replaces "history with lies" and that students in the Sunshine State would be "told that enslaved people benefited from slavery."
In reality, the thorough curriculum details harsh conditions slaves endured and also explains that "slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit" both while enslaved and when they became free.
However, NBC News framed the clash as one being instigated by the governor, running the headline "Looking for a fight, Ron DeSantis tangles with Kamala Harris."
MEDIA RUNNING WILD WITH KAMALA HARRIS' ‘LIE’ ON FLORIDA'S BLACK HISTORY EDUCATION, CURRICULUM CO-AUTHOR SAYS
"The Florida governor needs to breathe life into his campaign. He's starting by breathing fire at the vice president," NBC News wrote on Friday, later telling readers, "This week, he and his wife, Casey DeSantis, accused Harris of lying about new Florida standards for classroom lessons on slavery. When hitting Harris, as he did while talking with reporters in Iowa on Thursday, DeSantis mispronounces her name — kuh-MALL-uh — putting emphasis on the second syllable rather than the first."
'THE VIEW' HOST BLOWS UP OVER FLORIDA SLAVERY CURRICULUM, HAS TO BE CENSORED ON AIR: 'THAT'S BULLS---!'
The reporter continued, "It all amounts to an unorthodox strategy of battling the No. 2 Democrat in the midst of a Republican presidential primary, a tack that is fraught with the obvious risk that he could seem more focused on the 2028 election than the 2024 election. But, at a time when support for his campaign has been drying up, DeSantis needs a foe — and fast — to show donors and voters that he can win a fight."
Critics plied on the Peacock network for its distorted framing of the DeSantis-Harris dustup.
"Kamala Harris lies, DeSantis responds. Journalists: He's picking a fight," Versus Media Podcast host Stephen L. Miller tweeted.
"Kamala went looking for the fight and DeSantis is accused of picking it because he simply responded?" conservative radio host Dana Loesch asked.
CNN PANELIST CALLS OUT VP HARRIS OVER ‘COMPLETELY MADE UP’ FLORIDA SLAVERY CURRICULUM CLAIM
"Looking for a fight, Ukraine tangles with Russia," Mediaite staff writer Isaac Schorr mocked the headline.
"Kamala Harris: Spends a week lying about Florida, even flying to Jacksonville to lie in person. Media: Why is Ron DeSantis attacking her?" RedState writer Bonchie tweeted
The DeSantis campaign also fired back at NBC's report.
"All the media does is launder talking points for the left. This wasn’t a fight picked by @GovRonDeSantis. It was picked by Kamala Harris when she lied about Florida’s new African American History standards. The governor is defending Florida from @VP's lies. He’s fighting back," DeSantis press secretary Jeremy Redfern tweeted.
Dr. William Allen, a descendent of slavery who helped author the curriculum in question, has said Harris’ "lie" was quickly parroted by an agenda-driven media.
"I wish I could answer for the motives of the media or for the vice president. I'm not able to do that. But I can tell you this contextually -- it is obviously part of a larger effort driven by an agenda," Allen told Fox News Digital.
"The reason I call the vice president's statements categorically false is because it is obvious to anyone of basic literacy that the mere grammar of the sentence in the curriculum standards to which she referred refutes her charge," Allen said.
Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/nbc-news-accuses-desantis-of-looking-for-a-fight-after-vp-harris-launched-attacks-on/article_5fff2749-50da-5264-8a92-a243b122ac95.html | 2023-07-29T02:30:56 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/nbc-news-accuses-desantis-of-looking-for-a-fight-after-vp-harris-launched-attacks-on/article_5fff2749-50da-5264-8a92-a243b122ac95.html |
Opponents of offshore wind projects are suing New Jersey and the Danish wind energy developer Orsted over a lucrative tax break the state approved for the company, saying it is illegal because the law was written to benefit only one entity.
The lawsuit was filed Thursday by two residents' groups that are opposed to offshore wind projects and three electricity customers from Ocean City who seek to overturn the law. They say it gives Orsted about $1 billion in tax relief for one of the two windmill projects it plans to build off the state's southern coast.
The state Legislature passed a bill allowing Orsted to keep federal tax credits that it was obligated to pass along to ratepayers. In applying for permission to build the project, called Ocean Wind I, Orsted had promised to return such credits to customers.
NJ GOV. MURPHY SIGNS OFF ON TAX BREAK FOR OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPER
Lawmakers who narrowly approved the bill said the aid was needed to help Orsted deal with inflation and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"If we don’t figure out a solution, this doesn’t get done in New Jersey," Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said after signing the bill on July 6. "Either we get this bill done and the industry thrives here, and the jobs that are associated with it, or it goes somewhere else."
Bruce Afran, a lawyer representing two groups who brought the lawsuit — Protect Our Coast NJ and Defend Brigantine Beach — said the state is not permitted to enact laws that benefit only one party.
"The Legislature’s giveaway of federal tax credits to Orsted benefits a single company in violation of the New Jersey Constitution," he said. "In New Jersey, laws that favor a single private party are generally unconstitutional."
The governor's office and Orsted both declined comment Friday on the lawsuit, which was filed in state Superior Court in Mercer County.
IN NEW JERSEY, OFFSHORE WIND OPPONENTS GAIN LEGAL, POLITICAL MOMENTUM
Almost immediately after the tax break for Orsted was approved, another company that also has approval for an offshore wind project in New Jersey said it, too, wants a tax break.
Atlantic Shores said it wants government assistance to build its own wind farm off the southern New Jersey coast, warning that the project is "at risk" without additional financial assistance from the government.
Murphy said he is "open-minded" toward the Atlantic Shores' request. Atlantic Shores is a joint partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF-RE Offshore Development LLC.
In a letter to lawmakers before the bill was approved, a state office representing the interests of utility customers said the bill would boost Orsted's profits "and will result in higher prices being paid by ratepayers." | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/offshore-wind-opponents-sue-turbine-company-state-of-new-jersey-over-tax-break/article_d8a7ab4e-2cd9-5295-9def-20d5f5a41b5a.html | 2023-07-29T02:31:03 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/offshore-wind-opponents-sue-turbine-company-state-of-new-jersey-over-tax-break/article_d8a7ab4e-2cd9-5295-9def-20d5f5a41b5a.html |
‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
To make a donation, click or tap here.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A jury found a 36-year-old man guilty of child sex abuse Thursday after a child victim came forward in May 2022, according to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.
David Michael Smith was convicted of first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Aug. 15.
The victim – whom officials did not name – reported that she knew Smith when he began sexually abusing her. Investigators met with the victim’s family, and she also met with medical experts to provide additional details about Smith’s abuse.
The office said in a statement that it “commends the victim for her bravery throughout this process.” | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/washco-man-found-guilty-of-child-sex-abuse-after-victims-report-in-may-2022/ | 2023-07-29T02:31:08 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/washco-man-found-guilty-of-child-sex-abuse-after-victims-report-in-may-2022/ |
BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chengdu Universiade officially kicked off Friday night in the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, known as the hometown of giant pandas and one of the most vibrant Chinese cities.
Ahead the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games, Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged himself in a flurry of face-to-face high-level meetings with foreign leaders attending the ceremony over the past couple of days.
Behind the tight diplomatic schedule, Xi has highlighted the importance of solidarity, cooperation and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, three key messages shared by the visiting leaders of Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi.
Solidarity
In a toast at a welcoming banquet on Friday noon, Xi said the Games, since its inception, has always been "a celebration of youth, solidarity, and friendship."
"We should promote solidarity through sports, build up positive energy across the international community, join hands to tackle global challenges such as climate change, food crisis and terrorism, and shape a better future through cooperation," he urged.
Solidarity, unity and togetherness were also one of the hot topics during the Chinese president's separate meetings with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye.
During the meeting with the Burundian leader, for instance, Xi stressed the importance of solidarity between China and Africa in safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and the international fairness and justice.
Cooperation
During the meetings of the leaders, China and the five countries agreed to further cooperation, such as on trade, infrastructure and people-to-people exchanges.
In a meeting with Xi on Thursday, Widodo said Indonesia is willing to continue to enhance cooperation with China in areas including investment, marine fisheries, food security and healthcare. The leaders witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents following the meeting.
China and Georgia will issue a joint statement and announce the establishment of strategic partnership during Garibashvili's historic visit. Xi hailed the remarkable achievements in cooperation in various fields between the two countries over the past 31 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, while the Georgian prime minister said the elevation of bilateral relations will bring more opportunities to his country.
On Friday, China and Mauritania also signed a cooperation plan on jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to enhance bilateral ties.
A community with a shared future for mankind
The term of building a community with a shared future for mankind was repeatedly highlighted during the leaders' meetings, with Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi also expressing support for China-proposed initiatives.
While meeting with Xi on Friday afternoon, Ghazouani said Mauritania supports the BRI, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, saying that these initiatives are in line with the norms governing international relations that respect countries' independence and sovereignty and exchanges between different civilizations.
Addressing the welcoming banquet, Xi stressed the importance of deepening exchanges and mutual learning to promote harmony without uniformity in the spirit of inclusiveness and seeing different cultures with an attitude of mutual appreciation and mutual learning.
"The Chengdu Games should be an opportunity for us to champion the common values of humanity and write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind," said Xi.
In an interview with CGTN, Ali, the Guyanese president, said the Games goes beyond the competitions among the young athletes.
"They can share the experiences, they can share culture, [and] they can share who they are in building a stronger family of humanity," he said.
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San Francisco’s crackdown on drug markets in the city’s notorious Tenderloin district has yielded almost as many arrests in the first seven months of the year as there were in the entirety of 2022. But most of those who find themselves on the wrong side of the law are not from the Golden City, police say.
"Cities like San Francisco that have robust services, lax enforcement, and cheap drugs have become regional magnets," Bay Area activist Tom Wolf told Fox News.
SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR CLAPS BACK AT LEFTIST OFFICIAL OVER DRUG POLICIES: ANOTHER WHITE 'SAVIOR'
Officers have made 502 arrests for drug sales as of July 23 in the Tenderloin, Mayor London Breed announced Thursday. San Francisco Police Department Tenderloin Station made 566 such arrests in all of 2022.
Police have detained 191 people for openly using drugs in the Tenderloin and adjoining South of Market neighborhood during the past two months, a police spokesperson told Fox News. Of those, only 27% identified as San Francisco residents.
"We recognize that our previous methods of combating the drug crisis must evolve," SFPD Police Chief Bill Scott told Fox News in a statement. "We will not tolerate people coming from outside our city to sell, buy and use drugs at the expense of the people who live, visit and work in our city."
Scott said officers have increased "plainclothes operations and buy-busts" in order to catch more dealers.
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Wolf, who once was addicted to heroin and homeless in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, has long criticized the city's handling of the drug crisis. He said homeless activists and politicians have "largely ignored" data suggesting people flock to the Bay Area for its cheap drugs and lax policing, fearing it will "further stigmatize the homeless."
"Unfortunately, ignoring it has caused millions of dollars to be wasted on the wrong things and homelessness has gotten worse as a result. Not better," Wolf wrote in a message to Fox News.
But this year, Breed pledged to bolster police staffing and crack down on open-air drug markets in San Francisco, particularly the Tenderloin neighborhood.
"There's too much open drug use and disruptive behavior in our neighborhoods," Breed tweeted Thursday. "We can’t stand by while people’s lives deteriorate on our streets."
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Police in the Tenderloin have seized around 260 pounds of narcotics so far this year, an amount that has already surpassed the approximately 225 pounds seized in all 12 months of 2022, according to the mayor.
"This level of fentanyl taken by [Tenderloin] officers has ballooned," Breed wrote on Twitter. The amount seized year-to-date is 541% the amount seized by the same time in 2021, she added.
California Highway Patrol and the California National Guard began assisting local law enforcement with the drug clampdown earlier this year at the behest of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
"I’m proud of the CHP and CalGuard’s lifesaving efforts to shut down the Tenderloin’s poison pipeline and hold drug traffickers accountable," Newsom said in a previous statement. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/out-of-towners-flocking-to-california-city-make-up-majority-of-drug-arrests-police-say/article_cb85be9e-c080-5dc9-ae06-9c71c71e4a5b.html | 2023-07-29T02:31:09 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/out-of-towners-flocking-to-california-city-make-up-majority-of-drug-arrests-police-say/article_cb85be9e-c080-5dc9-ae06-9c71c71e4a5b.html |
NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sooth, an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy, is excited to announce a dynamic partnership with Kestrel Consulting. This collaboration brings Sooth's founder, Ian Baer, and his innovative methodologies and expertise into Kestrel's broad network, promising to enrich Kestrel's client marketing and branding initiatives with fresh perspectives and deeper understanding.
Recognized for its patent-pending method that fuses data, AI, and human intellect, Sooth deciphers the intricacies of human decision-making, mapping emotional drivers and receptivity of diverse consumer and business audiences. Now part of Kestrel's network, Sooth's unique, sophisticated approach will bolster client marketing initiatives, offering a powerful toolset to unlock new avenues for connection, empathy, and understanding that is proven to increase customer lifetime value by four times or more.
As Kestrel's preferred provider of brand strategic services, Sooth will also accelerate its own growth by working on branding and marketing projects for clients and partners within the Kestrel network.
"Kestrel Consultants helps leadership teams, founders, entrepreneurs, and enterprises fly higher and achieve strategic outcomes through its exclusive partnership network of fractional executives and boutique business consultants," the company said in a statement. "We're proud to welcome Sooth into our exclusive partnership and referral network. We've admired Ian Baer's work for years, and his exceptional talent is a real complement to our network's other areas of expertise. We're excited to collaborate on new projects together."
This partnership represents a convergence of Sooth's methodologies and Kestrel's expansive network. By bringing together Sooth's unparalleled insights and Kestrel's team of skilled executives and consultants, they aim to empower Kestrel's clientele with deeper understanding and fresh perspectives, enabling them to achieve their marketing goals.
"Changes in consumer and business culture over the past several years have irrevocably changed how marketing works at an elemental level," said Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer at Sooth. "With 90 percent of all decisions now determined by each person's unique emotional priorities, we're able to roadmap success for brands by unlocking an in-depth understanding of the factors that create connection between these brands and the customers they serve. Kestrel's model brings together complementary innovators to help companies elevate their game across a broad spectrum of business and marketing interdependencies. I could not be more excited to align with the talented leaders of Kestrel Consultants to bring clients high-impact business solutions at the speed and efficiency of modern commerce."
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(The Hill) — A federal judge in Montana issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, blocking the state from enforcing a law that bans certain drag performances, writing in an order that the law likely suffers from “constitutional maladies.”
Montana’s House Bill 359, passed by the state’s majority Republican legislature and signed into law by GOP Gov. Greg Gianforte in May, prohibits schools or libraries that receive state funding from hosting a drag story hour or “sexually oriented performance.” Performances are also prohibited from taking place in public or in the presence of a minor.
A group of 10 plaintiffs challenged the law in federal court earlier this month, arguing that the bill is “breathtakingly ambiguous and overbroad.” Plaintiffs include Adria Jawort, a transgender and two-spirit author whose lecture at a public library in Butte was canceled last month after officials determined that having her speak posed “too much of a legal risk” under the new law.
Montana Pride, the host of an annual LGBTQ Pride celebration in Helena, joined the lawsuit last week, arguing that city officials — as a result of the law — have withheld permits that are needed for this year’s Pride festival, which is slated to run from July 30 to August 6.
“The thirtieth annual Montana Pride is slated to begin in less than two days,” Chief Judge Brian Morris wrote in Friday’s order. “Plaintiffs, along with the approximately 15,000 Montanans who wish to attend the events, cannot avoid chilled speech or exposure to potential civil or criminal liability under H.B. 359 in the absence of the extraordinary remedy of a [temporary restraining order.]”
Republicans in the state legislature this session had argued the law was necessary to protect children from “mature themes” and obscene material.
But “Montana law already protects minors from obscene material,” Morris wrote Friday.
On top of that, the state conceded during a July 26 hearing that the statutory text of House Bill 359 regulates speech and expression outside of what is considered “legally obscene.”
The law additionally “contains no carveout for speech or expression with serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value,” Morris argued, and the First Amendment protects “at least some of the speech and expression” regulated by the law.
Morris noted in the order that the only two other district courts to have considered First Amendment challenges to similar state drag bans in Tennessee and Florida “have confirmed that those laws constitute facially content-based restrictions” and are therefore discriminatory.
A federal judge in June ruled that a Tennessee law banning drag shows in public or where children could view them is unconstitutional. The same month, a federal judge in Florida temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a similar ban on drag performances.
Attorneys for the state had sought to distinguish the Montana law from those of Florida and Tennessee on the basis that those laws failed to define “lewd.” But Morris on Friday argued that Montana’s drag ban also failed to define it.
The measure also fails to define “lascivious,” “flamboyant or parodic persona,” “salacious dancing” and “sexual manner,” Morris wrote. “The absence of definitions for these terms raises concerns for the Court about vagueness and overbreadth.”
In a statement to the Montana Free Press following Friday’s order, Montana Pride’s lead organizer, Kevin Hamm, said the court “got it right.”
“As I said throughout the legislature, drag is art. And drag bans not only infringe on free speech, but they are crafted (by design) to be so broad to allow for discrimination against trans & nonbinary people as well,” state Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr posted Friday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in response to Morris’s decision.
Zephyr, one of two openly transgender lawmakers in Montana, was censured by House Republicans in April after she said legislators who voted to pass a bill banning gender-affirming health care for transgender minors would have “blood on your hands.”
In a statement to The Hill, Emily Flower, a spokesperson for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R), who is a defendant in the case, said the state will present its response at an upcoming preliminary injunction hearing.
“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,” she said. | https://www.koin.com/news/federal-judge-halts-montana-ban-on-drag-performances/ | 2023-07-29T02:31:14 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/federal-judge-halts-montana-ban-on-drag-performances/ |
A man who told police he killed his parents and their friends and shot at motorists on a busy interstate highway might try to show he was insane, based on pleas he entered Friday.
The 34-year-old ex-convict Joseph Eaton entered pleas of both not guilty and not criminally responsible, leaving him the option of an insanity defense against charges including four counts of murder.
"At this point we are preserving the ability to move forward with the so-called insanity defense. Once we have more forensic information, full discovery, and are able to view the case as a whole, we will then decide how to proceed," Andrew Wright, one of his attorneys, told The Associated Press before the hearing in West Bath.
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Law enforcement officials say Eaton confessed to the killings at a property in rural Bowdoin, and to wounding three people while shooting at vehicles on Interstate 295 in Yarmouth.
Eaton has been jailed since his arrest on April 18 near the chaotic scene along the highway, where traffic backed up as heavily armed law enforcement searched the area.
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The bodies were found in Bowdoin that morning, days after Eaton’s mother picked him up at a prison in Maine where he had done time for violating probation on an aggravated assault conviction, the latest in a long criminal history.
Eaton’s parents, Cynthia Eaton, 62, and David Eaton, 66, were killed along with their longtime friends, Bowdoin homeowners Robert Eger, 72, and Patti Eger, 62, officials said. Also killed was the family dog, resulting in a cruelty to animal charge. He was also charged with stealing weapons.
Police still don’t know Eaton’s motive for the slayings. A criminal affidavit stated that an unsigned note found at the scene mentioned "someone being freed of pain and that the writer of the note wanted a new life." | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/quadruple-homicide-suspect-joseph-eaton-eyes-insanity-defense/article_51d74494-61b4-5765-8098-44785030a398.html | 2023-07-29T02:31:15 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/quadruple-homicide-suspect-joseph-eaton-eyes-insanity-defense/article_51d74494-61b4-5765-8098-44785030a398.html |
HURON, Ohio (WJW) – A suspected bank burglar was busted when he gave new meaning to the term “direct deposit.”
Police in Huron, Ohio watched as the suspected bank thief dropped from the ceiling over the drive-thru, right in front of their eyes.
Police body camera video obtained by the WJW shows the incident. Officers can be heard ordering the suspect on the ground, and then helping get him out of the recycling can. The suspect was not injured.
“In my 35-plus years in law enforcement, this is the first time I ever saw a suspect fall into a garbage can,” said Huron Police Chief Terry Graham.
Graham said around 2:12 a.m. Wednesday, police received an alarm from the VacationLand Federal Credit Union located on University Drive East.
While checking the building, officers could hear noises coming from inside the roof area over the drive-thru.
They also noticed the recycling can positioned in the middle of the drive-thru lane, directly under a roof access door. The officers heard noises coming from inside the bank and patiently waited.
“I am most impressed with our officers’ patience in a very difficult situation,” the chief said. “The tactics they used, I think, substantially contributed to no one being injured and the suspect being taken into custody.”
Tristan Heidl, 27, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, possession of criminal tools and safecracking.
Police say Heidl had a backpack full of construction tools.
“He did get inside the bank and attempt to open numerous areas in the bank that contain money,” the chief said.
Police say Heidl was unable to get inside the safe and crash-landed with empty pockets.
“He didn’t get a dime,” Graham said.
Heidl is being held in the Erie County Jail on a $50,000 bond. He is due back in court soon. | https://www.koin.com/news/watch-ohio-bank-burglary-suspect-falls-from-ceiling-lands-in-recycling-can-near-officers/ | 2023-07-29T02:31:20 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/news/watch-ohio-bank-burglary-suspect-falls-from-ceiling-lands-in-recycling-can-near-officers/ |
A second arrest has been made in the investigation into a Maine corrections official accused of steering purchases to certain vendors in exchange for kickbacks in a long-running scheme, officials said.
Melanie Ann High, who was arrested Thursday in Florida, is accused of using kickbacks to induce Gerald E. Merrill, deputy superintendent at the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston and Downeast Correctional Facility in Machiasport, to make repeated purchases from companies she controlled, according to court records.
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High, 67, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was being held without bail Friday at a jail in Broward County, Florida, on Maine charges of theft by unauthorized taking and bribery in official and political matters, according to records.
The state charges against Merrill and High indicate the spending threshold of the crimes surpassed $10,000, but the actual amount of money transferred over a period of about 10 years is believed to be far higher. State Auditor Matthew Dunlap and Danna Hayes, the attorney general's spokesperson, declined Friday to say how much money was spent by Merrill.
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It was unclear when High was going to be brought to Maine to face charges, or whether she had a lawyer. Merrill, 61, made his initial court appearance via Zoom on Wednesday.
Dunlap said the attorney general’s criminal investigation stemmed from a broader inquiry by his office of routine transactions using procurement cards, which are a modern equivalent of petty cash.
Merrill, who managed budgets at the two prisons, was found to have made an excessive number of procurement card purchases near the spending limit of $4,999, arousing the curiosity of an auditing team, Dunlap said. The purchases were for items that should've been covered by a master agreement instead of being handled by multiple, smaller purchases, he said. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/second-arrest-made-in-case-against-maine-corrections-official-accused-of-taking-kickbacks/article_88d9c3c7-fa3b-5110-b31d-c7fd38cdca55.html | 2023-07-29T02:31:21 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/second-arrest-made-in-case-against-maine-corrections-official-accused-of-taking-kickbacks/article_88d9c3c7-fa3b-5110-b31d-c7fd38cdca55.html |
Cardinals safety Budda Baker made it clear this offseason he wasn’t happy with his contract. He asked for a trade and skipped voluntary work with the team.
Baker, though, reported to training camp and practiced the first day, a day before he received $2.4 million in bonuses and incentives for the 2023 season and a new $300,000 signing bonus. He said Friday he is “all in.”
“I was letting the outside noise be the outside noise, kind of laughing at it here and there,” Baker said of his weird offseason, via Darren Urban of the team website. “Getting some smiles, getting some laughs out of it, but understanding if I put my head down and grind, everything else takes care of itself.”
Baker said he had “tunnel vision” while letting his agent work on his contract details this offseason.
He still is scheduled for free agency in 2025.
Baker said he “of course” wants to stay with the Cardinals long term.
“I love Arizona, and I love Arizona fans,” Baker said.
Despite five Pro Bowls, Baker understands this is a year-to-year business. What have you done for me lately?
“If I’m not playing up to par, you’re not going to play in this league,” said Baker, who missed two games last season with a fractured shoulder. “Understanding that and knowing that, is something, that’s why I put my head down. I understand this is a business. Yeah I’ve been drafted here and yeah I’m blessed to be in Arizona but if I wasn’t doing what I was supposed to be doing, I wouldn’t be playing.” | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/budda-baker-all-in-now-that-contract-dispute-is-resolved | 2023-07-29T02:31:25 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/budda-baker-all-in-now-that-contract-dispute-is-resolved |
‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
To make a donation, click or tap here.
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Police body camera footage shows the moment a suspected bank robber fell from a ceiling into a trash bin and was caught red-handed.
Officers with the Huron Police Department apprehended 27-year-old Tristan Heidl of Huron, Ohio, as he allegedly was making his escape from the ceiling of the bank's drive-thru.
At around 2:12 a.m. Thursday, police said, officers received an alarm from the VacationLand Federal Credit Union at 2402 University Drive East in Huron. Police were dispatched to the location and checked the building.
According to Huron Police Chief Terry Graham, the officers could hear noises coming from inside the roof area over the drive-thru. They also observed a blue recycling bin suspiciously placed in the middle of a drive-thru lane directly under a roof access door.
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Video shows two officers approach the drive-thru and a banging noise can be heard as they do so. After the officers take position at a safe distance, the access door pops open with a loud crash.
A suspect dressed in black drops a backpack from the open access door. Police said the backpack contained several construction tools.
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The officers drew their weapons and moved closer, waiting for someone to attempt to exit through the door. Once the suspect sticks his legs out, they swoop in and demand he get on the ground.
"On the ground [expletive], on the ground," one officer shouts. "You get on the ground."
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Apparently startled, the suspect immediately drops from the ceiling and falls straight into the recycling bin. The officers handcuffed the suspect and dragged him out of the recycling bin. He surrendered to police without putting up a fight.
The suspect, later identified as Heidl, was not injured by the fall.
"He was cooperative once he was apprehended," Graham said. "He answered the officers' questions truthfully, and he just said he was broke."
Graham said Heidl used the recycling bin as a prop to hoist himself up and get access to the ceiling of the bank.
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He was charged with breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony; possession of criminal tools, a fifth-degree felony; and safecracking, a fourth-degree felony under Ohio law. If convicted, Heidl could face more than three years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
Heidl is being held at the Erie County Jail on $50,000 bond. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/see-it-bank-robber-drops-from-ceiling-straight-into-trash-bin-caught-by-police/article_644a44db-e737-5759-ac5b-cdc105f6dd3d.html | 2023-07-29T02:31:27 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/see-it-bank-robber-drops-from-ceiling-straight-into-trash-bin-caught-by-police/article_644a44db-e737-5759-ac5b-cdc105f6dd3d.html |
CHARLESTON -- One person was seriously injured when the tractor-trailer they were driving crashed on Friday.
According to the Department of Public Safety, a tractor-trailer hauling woodchips crashed on Dover Road in Charleston around 11:30 a.m.
During their investigation, State Police determined the driver, 71-year-old Paul Jackson of Dover Foxcroft, likely experienced a medical event that caused the truck to go off the road.
Witnesses told police they never saw the brake lights turn on during the crash.
Jackson was transported to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/tractor-trailer-crash-likely-caused-by-medical-event-police-say/article_bdf79b0a-2daa-11ee-bc7b-ff4dbb9da6ba.html | 2023-07-29T02:31:33 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/tractor-trailer-crash-likely-caused-by-medical-event-police-say/article_bdf79b0a-2daa-11ee-bc7b-ff4dbb9da6ba.html |
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6-year-old girl dies after being hit by boat propeller at lake, authorities say
PEORIA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - Authorities in Arizona say a young girl has died after she was hit by a boat propeller at Lake Pleasant Friday morning.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said first responders were called to the lake regarding a boat accident at about 11 a.m.
KPHO reports that a 6-year-old girl was pulled from the lake with a severe leg injury. She was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.
According to Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez, two families had arrived at the lake around 7 a.m. for swimming and wakeboarding. All 12 people, reported to be six adults and six children, were on the same boat.
Investigators said the child was injured when no one realized she was still in the water and her mother started to accelerate to pull another family member who was wakeboarding.
The young girl was then run over by the boat.
Because of poor cellphone service in that part of the lake, the family couldn’t reach emergency services.
Other boaters in the area helped get the child out of the water and brought her to the Pleasant Harbor Marina where fire crews were waiting.
Deputies don’t believe impairment was a factor in the accident.
Detectives are investigating and processing evidence, but Enriquez said the girl’s death is being treated as a tragic accident.
Authorities said there appeared to be no safety violations on the boat, which was equipped with proper life jackets, a fire extinguisher and other gear.
Enriquez also said the owners are experienced boat operators who live near the lake.
The families involved were not immediately identified.
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Lincoln Fire and Rescue warn residents to keep lithium batteries cool
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - This week’s sweltering heat wasn’t just a danger to people and pets; it also created fire hazards when it came to things like lithium batteries.
It isn’t an every day occurrence, but this Monday Lincoln Fire and Rescue rushed to the scene of a truck-bed fire. LFR said the fire was caused by a chemical reaction in a rangefinder’s lithium batteries that had been baking in the sun for hours. The rangefinder was in the owner’s golf bag, and the blaze resulted in $20,000 of damage to the truck.
“The golf bag and everything was completely destroyed in the fire along with the back of the truck,” said MJ Lierman, spokeswoman for Lincoln Fire and Rescue. “Because these fires do burn at 3,000 degrees heat.”
There were other stories across Lincoln this week. Lierman said LFR responded to a fire sparked by heat that spread to a car’s battery. When it comes to those lithium batteries, she said they should be stored in a cool or room-temperature area.
“Normally a cell phone will shut off,” Lierman said. “A lot of these devices and things don’t have that automatic shut off, so it will just keep heating and keep heating.”
The problem with lithium batteries is that they store a lot of energy in a small amount of space. Sometimes, people use ones that are cheaply made.
“You just want to make sure you buy a high-quality battery,” Lierman said. “American-made has a lot more safety standards that they follow. The underwriters laboratories will put their sticker on it. If you can get that sticker on the battery, it’s a lot safer than something that you might have gotten online.”
Heat isn’t the only factor that can cause lithium battery combustion; damage is another leading culprit. Signs of that include a strong smell, a change in color, being hot to the touch or making odd noises.
“If you think about that being damaged and those chemicals getting mixed improperly then that’s what causes, it’s just a chain reaction, a chemical chain reaction that causes the fire,” Lierman said.
It’s also important to note, you cannot and should not dispose of lithium ion batteries in the trash. Those should be taken to a separate recycling or waste collection point.
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‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
To make a donation, click or tap here.
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Police: Man charged with murder after living with girlfriend’s body in closet for months
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - A man accused of killing his girlfriend told investigators that he lived with her body in a closet for months before she was discovered.
KVVU reports that George Bone faces a murder charge in the death of Beverly Ma.
Police said they discovered Ma’s body after the woman’s family located her in a home on July 26.
Bone was reportedly Ma’s boyfriend, and the two were living together.
The family said they went to the house where the two were to check on the air conditioning unit. They had received an expensive bill and the repair man said no one was answering the door.
They arrived at the home, but Ma still did not answer them.
According to an arrest report, they talked to Bone upstairs, and that’s when he told them that Ma was dead.
While a family member was on hold with 911, she asked Bone why he didn’t call the police and why he stayed in the house with her body, the report said.
He reportedly told the family member that he wanted to prolong his arrest. The family described Bone as being casual about the situation and brushing his teeth while speaking to them.
The woman’s family said they were not close but did keep in touch with Ma as she suffered trauma in the past.
They had last seen her in person in April, but she stopped responding to their messages a couple of months ago.
During Bone’s interview with police, he said he had known Ma since high school, and they developed a romantic relationship in 2019 after he left prison.
He started living with Ma in July 2022 and Bone told police they fought often, the arrest report said.
According to authorities, Ma had called 911 on May 4 at about 4:40 a.m. Dispatchers could hear a woman and a man screaming at each other, but Ma never responded to the dispatcher’s questions and the line went dead.
Officers said they did a door knock at the house. However, no one answered.
During his interview with police, Bone reportedly told investigators he found Ma in the closet with a belt around her neck in May. He responded to text messages on her phone so her family would think she was alive.
He also told police that he was keeping the temperature in the home at 60 degrees because of the number of flies in the house.
According to Bone’s arrest report, investigators didn’t find consistent evidence regarding his story about Ma’s suicide attempt. Police pointed out these inconsistencies to Bone and he said he didn’t know how to dispose of a body.
Eventually, Bone requested an attorney and the police interview ended.
Bone was not granted bail in a July 27 hearing. His next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 1.
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2023 Amundi Evian Championship Betting Odds, Favorites & Insights – Round 3
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JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Weeks after a rural fire company closed in Josephine County, commissioners are once again considering creating a new fire district.
County Fire Department, a privately owned company, officially closed its doors July 1.
It served the rural areas of Josephine County for approximately the past 15 years.
Now, county commissioners are once again talking about creating a fire district for unincorporated parts of the county that aren’t covered by other districts.
“When it comes to the fire standards I actually think we need to create the fire district,” said County Commissioner Herman Baertschiger Jr. “A board needs to be elected and then that board has to look at the standards because there has to be an analysis done on what services we’re going to provide.”
in 2019, the county formed a 14-person fire district committee to find out the most cost-effective and efficient path forward.
The proposed plan was shot down by voters on the 2021 ballot.
Right now, Rural Metro Fire says it covers all of the unincorporated areas of Josephine County and will respond to fires whether or not you’re signed up for their services.
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But many are discovering only the remains of their homes.
Brielle Simpson and Michael Vest have lived on Bly Mountain for a year, but they didn’t expect it to be taken from them.
The family moved to Klamath County from Portland, looking to start a new life.
They thought the fresh air would be good for them and their daughter.
Simpson’s parents already lived there, running their ceramic business.
When the evacuations were in place, the families had to rush out of their homes, with little to their names.
After the fire, the families say they lost their homes and many of their belongings.
Brielle Simpson said “it’s one of those things where you never think it’s going to happen to you until it does, you know? It happens around, it happens close by, but it’s always fine in the end. And it’s kind of hard to describe. It’s a mix of shock and devastation, anger. And pretty much every emotion you can possibly feel when you go up and you’re like ‘Wow…Okay… So, it was me this time…'”
Simpson says it’s been emotional as they would hold family reunions there and the couple’s wedding was supposed to take place on the property.
Right now, she and her family are focusing on rebuilding and they’re far from the only ones.
You can follow them rebuild as well donate to their GoFundMe here.
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“When I turned to the north, I saw the smoke plume, so the fire started on our property,” Mike Story said.
On July 29, 2022, Klamath River resident and former volunteer firefighter Mike Story said he responded to a fire on his property.
He quickly realized, he needed more help.
“I naively thought that it was going to be okay,” he said.
Once forest service and Cal Fire firefighters arrived, Story said everything seemed under control.
Until it wasn’t.
“Storm came in and blew the fire everywhere,” he said. “It was at that time we had to evacuate.”
This was the McKinney fire.
The fire blew up overnight, reaching over 30,000 acres by the next day.
Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services director Brian Schenone recalls what he saw the evening the fire started.
“We could start to see that plume building and the wind was moving pretty quick and then you saw the lightning strikes and we knew we were going to be in for a long night,” he said.
Schenone said it did not take long before evacuations were in place.
They lasted for weeks.
“It was a super evolving incident because it kept moving and it kept changing and also at one point we had 5,800 people under evacuation,” Schenone said. “We were looking at full evacuation of the city of Yreka and full movement of our emergency operations center to a remote location.”
In the end, the McKinney fire burned over 60,000 acres in the Klamath National Forest.
Tens of thousands of fish in the Klamath River died as a result of massive debris flows from flash flooding during the fire.
It was California’s deadliest fire in 2022, with four confirmed fatalities, all from Klamath River, which has a population of just 190 people.
185 structures were destroyed.
“Essentially when I got back, the hall was gone, everything was gone. And it was just such a devastating day,” Story said.
Through fundraising, grant money and volunteer work, they’re hoping to rebuild the hall so the community has a place to gather once again.
“We felt it was symbolic that we use the lumber that I guess was given to us by the fire inadvertently to re-build the hall and try to make lemonade out of lemons,” Story said.
That lumber was donated by the Klamath National Forest.
Story, who is the chairman of the board for the community hall, said the plan is make the hall even better than before.
They want it to be larger, add a pavilion for shade, and upgrade the area around it.
But the project could cost one to two million dollars.
“People are starting to move back,” Story said. “People that are looking to move down here to this area to purchase property I think would feel pretty good that there was a community hall and a place to get together and a place for recreation.”
One year after the devastation, the re-build process is just starting for many in the community.
Siskiyou County OES said the full-clean up for the fire just finished in June but the job is far from over.
“This is the hard part, so this is the long part of recovery,” Schenone said. “This is where homes are going to start to get rebuilt. We’re going to try and find places where survivors can really lean on each other. We’re still seeing unmet needs. We’re still seeing people struggle to get plans approved. Where the finances are going to come to get equipment or get telephone polls or wood or whatever it might be.”
Now, that process begins for the people in Klamath River.
“Our community is still here,” Story said. “Our community still loves this area. Help is coming, obviously it’s never fast enough but there are reasons to hold your head high. And we will get past this.”
The cause of the McKinney Fire remains under investigation.
Pacific Power’s parent company, PacifiCorp is being sued for allegedly starting the deadly fire.
The lawsuit alleges the company’s equipment created sparks igniting dry vegetation nearby.
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Bend police are still looking for help in a homicide investigation tied to Klamath Falls.
According to police, last week, 28-year old Evelyn Jeanette weaver was found dead at a home in the 200 block of north-west hill street in bend.
Last Thursday, Weaver’s silver Honda CRV was found on the corner of Shasta Way and Division Street in Klamath Falls.
So far no one has come forward with any information or video of the person who drove the car there.
Bend police says any community help is appreciated when it comes to these important cases.
“We take this case really seriously,” said Sheila Miller, Bend Police Department’s communications director. “This is devastating for a 28-year-old woman to be murdered here in Bend and we want to solve this and we’re really hoping that the community of Klamath Falls can assist us.”
Surveillance video from Saturday shows the car arriving in Klamath Falls, stopping, and then someone got out of the car.
Anyone with information or possible video of the car or the person getting out of it is asked to contact Det. T.J. Knea at [email protected] or 541-948-0980 or Detective Sergeant Tommy Russell at [email protected] or 541-408-8776.
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FULTONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — The Fultondale Police Department announced it caught a man Thursday in Walker Chapel Cemetery after he allegedly drove a stolen vehicle.
According to the FPD, police were getting ready for National Night Out when they saw 23-year-old Auston Hodges driving an allegedly stolen vehicle. While he was attempting to get away, he struck two FPD vehicles. One of the police vehicles sustained minor damage, while the other police vehicle’s front push bar bumper prevented any damage.
Hodges then jumped out of the vehicle he was driving. After a short foot chase, he was apprehended in the cemetery.
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(The Hill) — A federal judge in Montana issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, blocking the state from enforcing a law that bans certain drag performances, writing in an order that the law likely suffers from “constitutional maladies.”
Montana’s House Bill 359, passed by the state’s majority Republican legislature and signed into law by GOP Gov. Greg Gianforte in May, prohibits schools or libraries that receive state funding from hosting a drag story hour or “sexually oriented performance.” Performances are also prohibited from taking place in public or in the presence of a minor.
A group of 10 plaintiffs challenged the law in federal court earlier this month, arguing that the bill is “breathtakingly ambiguous and overbroad.” Plaintiffs include Adria Jawort, a transgender and two-spirit author whose lecture at a public library in Butte was canceled last month after officials determined that having her speak posed “too much of a legal risk” under the new law.
Montana Pride, the host of an annual LGBTQ Pride celebration in Helena, joined the lawsuit last week, arguing that city officials — as a result of the law — have withheld permits that are needed for this year’s Pride festival, which is slated to run from July 30 to August 6.
“The thirtieth annual Montana Pride is slated to begin in less than two days,” Chief Judge Brian Morris wrote in Friday’s order. “Plaintiffs, along with the approximately 15,000 Montanans who wish to attend the events, cannot avoid chilled speech or exposure to potential civil or criminal liability under H.B. 359 in the absence of the extraordinary remedy of a [temporary restraining order.]”
Republicans in the state legislature this session had argued the law was necessary to protect children from “mature themes” and obscene material.
But “Montana law already protects minors from obscene material,” Morris wrote Friday.
On top of that, the state conceded during a July 26 hearing that the statutory text of House Bill 359 regulates speech and expression outside of what is considered “legally obscene.”
The law additionally “contains no carveout for speech or expression with serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value,” Morris argued, and the First Amendment protects “at least some of the speech and expression” regulated by the law.
Morris noted in the order that the only two other district courts to have considered First Amendment challenges to similar state drag bans in Tennessee and Florida “have confirmed that those laws constitute facially content-based restrictions” and are therefore discriminatory.
A federal judge in June ruled that a Tennessee law banning drag shows in public or where children could view them is unconstitutional. The same month, a federal judge in Florida temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a similar ban on drag performances.
Attorneys for the state had sought to distinguish the Montana law from those of Florida and Tennessee on the basis that those laws failed to define “lewd.” But Morris on Friday argued that Montana’s drag ban also failed to define it.
The measure also fails to define “lascivious,” “flamboyant or parodic persona,” “salacious dancing” and “sexual manner,” Morris wrote. “The absence of definitions for these terms raises concerns for the Court about vagueness and overbreadth.”
In a statement to the Montana Free Press following Friday’s order, Montana Pride’s lead organizer, Kevin Hamm, said the court “got it right.”
“As I said throughout the legislature, drag is art. And drag bans not only infringe on free speech, but they are crafted (by design) to be so broad to allow for discrimination against trans & nonbinary people as well,” state Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr posted Friday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in response to Morris’s decision.
Zephyr, one of two openly transgender lawmakers in Montana, was censured by House Republicans in April after she said legislators who voted to pass a bill banning gender-affirming health care for transgender minors would have “blood on your hands.”
In a statement to The Hill, Emily Flower, a spokesperson for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R), who is a defendant in the case, said the state will present its response at an upcoming preliminary injunction hearing.
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6-year-old girl dies after being hit by boat propeller at lake, authorities say
PEORIA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - Authorities in Arizona say a young girl has died after she was hit by a boat propeller at Lake Pleasant Friday morning.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said first responders were called to the lake regarding a boat accident at about 11 a.m.
KPHO reports that a 6-year-old girl was pulled from the lake with a severe leg injury. She was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.
According to Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez, two families had arrived at the lake around 7 a.m. for swimming and wakeboarding. All 12 people, reported to be six adults and six children, were on the same boat.
Investigators said the child was injured when no one realized she was still in the water and her mother started to accelerate to pull another family member who was wakeboarding.
The young girl was then run over by the boat.
Because of poor cellphone service in that part of the lake, the family couldn’t reach emergency services.
Other boaters in the area helped get the child out of the water and brought her to the Pleasant Harbor Marina where fire crews were waiting.
Deputies don’t believe impairment was a factor in the accident.
Detectives are investigating and processing evidence, but Enriquez said the girl’s death is being treated as a tragic accident.
Authorities said there appeared to be no safety violations on the boat, which was equipped with proper life jackets, a fire extinguisher and other gear.
Enriquez also said the owners are experienced boat operators who live near the lake.
The families involved were not immediately identified.
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‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
To make a donation, click or tap here.
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Protest held against South Dakota’s gender-affirming care ban going into effect
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Friday, a gathering was held at Van Eps Park in downtown Sioux Falls to protest the passing of House Bill 1080, which went into effect on July 1 and prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions on minor patients.
Speakers and protestors gathered and marched along Minnesota Avenue for about two hours.
One parent of a transgender child spoke with us about having to now travel to Minnesota for her child to receive gender-affirming care.
“It was not only to find a new doctor in Minnesota, it’s dealing with the waitlists,” Elizabeth Broekemeier said. “There are some waitlists that are six to nine months long in order to see a provider in Minnesota that does gender-affirming care for youth.”
Broekemeier said if she isn’t able to find a provider to continue the dosage for her son, they will lose care and medication.
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BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chengdu Universiade officially kicked off Friday night in the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, known as the hometown of giant pandas and one of the most vibrant Chinese cities.
Ahead the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games, Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged himself in a flurry of face-to-face high-level meetings with foreign leaders attending the ceremony over the past couple of days.
Behind the tight diplomatic schedule, Xi has highlighted the importance of solidarity, cooperation and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, three key messages shared by the visiting leaders of Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi.
Solidarity
In a toast at a welcoming banquet on Friday noon, Xi said the Games, since its inception, has always been "a celebration of youth, solidarity, and friendship."
"We should promote solidarity through sports, build up positive energy across the international community, join hands to tackle global challenges such as climate change, food crisis and terrorism, and shape a better future through cooperation," he urged.
Solidarity, unity and togetherness were also one of the hot topics during the Chinese president's separate meetings with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye.
During the meeting with the Burundian leader, for instance, Xi stressed the importance of solidarity between China and Africa in safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and the international fairness and justice.
Cooperation
During the meetings of the leaders, China and the five countries agreed to further cooperation, such as on trade, infrastructure and people-to-people exchanges.
In a meeting with Xi on Thursday, Widodo said Indonesia is willing to continue to enhance cooperation with China in areas including investment, marine fisheries, food security and healthcare. The leaders witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents following the meeting.
China and Georgia will issue a joint statement and announce the establishment of strategic partnership during Garibashvili's historic visit. Xi hailed the remarkable achievements in cooperation in various fields between the two countries over the past 31 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, while the Georgian prime minister said the elevation of bilateral relations will bring more opportunities to his country.
On Friday, China and Mauritania also signed a cooperation plan on jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to enhance bilateral ties.
A community with a shared future for mankind
The term of building a community with a shared future for mankind was repeatedly highlighted during the leaders' meetings, with Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi also expressing support for China-proposed initiatives.
While meeting with Xi on Friday afternoon, Ghazouani said Mauritania supports the BRI, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, saying that these initiatives are in line with the norms governing international relations that respect countries' independence and sovereignty and exchanges between different civilizations.
Addressing the welcoming banquet, Xi stressed the importance of deepening exchanges and mutual learning to promote harmony without uniformity in the spirit of inclusiveness and seeing different cultures with an attitude of mutual appreciation and mutual learning.
"The Chengdu Games should be an opportunity for us to champion the common values of humanity and write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind," said Xi.
In an interview with CGTN, Ali, the Guyanese president, said the Games goes beyond the competitions among the young athletes.
"They can share the experiences, they can share culture, [and] they can share who they are in building a stronger family of humanity," he said.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sooth, an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy, is excited to announce a dynamic partnership with Kestrel Consulting. This collaboration brings Sooth's founder, Ian Baer, and his innovative methodologies and expertise into Kestrel's broad network, promising to enrich Kestrel's client marketing and branding initiatives with fresh perspectives and deeper understanding.
Recognized for its patent-pending method that fuses data, AI, and human intellect, Sooth deciphers the intricacies of human decision-making, mapping emotional drivers and receptivity of diverse consumer and business audiences. Now part of Kestrel's network, Sooth's unique, sophisticated approach will bolster client marketing initiatives, offering a powerful toolset to unlock new avenues for connection, empathy, and understanding that is proven to increase customer lifetime value by four times or more.
As Kestrel's preferred provider of brand strategic services, Sooth will also accelerate its own growth by working on branding and marketing projects for clients and partners within the Kestrel network.
"Kestrel Consultants helps leadership teams, founders, entrepreneurs, and enterprises fly higher and achieve strategic outcomes through its exclusive partnership network of fractional executives and boutique business consultants," the company said in a statement. "We're proud to welcome Sooth into our exclusive partnership and referral network. We've admired Ian Baer's work for years, and his exceptional talent is a real complement to our network's other areas of expertise. We're excited to collaborate on new projects together."
This partnership represents a convergence of Sooth's methodologies and Kestrel's expansive network. By bringing together Sooth's unparalleled insights and Kestrel's team of skilled executives and consultants, they aim to empower Kestrel's clientele with deeper understanding and fresh perspectives, enabling them to achieve their marketing goals.
"Changes in consumer and business culture over the past several years have irrevocably changed how marketing works at an elemental level," said Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer at Sooth. "With 90 percent of all decisions now determined by each person's unique emotional priorities, we're able to roadmap success for brands by unlocking an in-depth understanding of the factors that create connection between these brands and the customers they serve. Kestrel's model brings together complementary innovators to help companies elevate their game across a broad spectrum of business and marketing interdependencies. I could not be more excited to align with the talented leaders of Kestrel Consultants to bring clients high-impact business solutions at the speed and efficiency of modern commerce."
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Sooth is an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy. Using a unique, patent-pending method that synergizes data, artificial intelligence, and human intellect, Sooth decodes the intricacies of consumer decision-making and maps the emotional motivators of diverse audiences with unparalleled precision. Sooth is committed to making marketing strategies more effective, intuitive, and emotionally engaging, empowering brands with the insights they need. www.SoothBeTold.com
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2023 Amundi Evian Championship Betting Odds, Favorites & Insights – Round 3
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BENTON, Ark. – It’s a question many Arkansans who love Beaver Nuggets are asking, if a Buc-ee’s is coming to the Natural State.
This comes after Benton Advertising and Promotion Commission had a special meeting on Thursday about a group that bid on a 29-acre track on the southwest edge of the city off exit 114, costing $77,586.21 an acre for an anticipated travel center.
The total acreage purchase before real estate fees would be $2.25 million, commissioners were told.
The group requesting the acreage is CSMS of Pearland, Texas. Pearland is in south Houston, where Buc-ee’s HR office is located, and is an hour’s drive north from Buc-ee’s Lake Jackson, Texas corporate headquarters.
Benton Director of Marketing and Special Events Matt Thibault said Friday morning the city had accepted a bid from the company that owns Buc-ee’s, but that he could not officially state the travel center is coming to the city until all of the official paperwork has been signed.
However, Robyn Parker who is from Shreveport, Louisiana says she is excited for the possibility of Buc-ee’s coming to Arkansas.
“Oh awesome, I perk up, I get excited, I love Buc-ee’s. I will fight the crowd, I mean it’s not bad once you get in there,” Parker said.
Buc-ee’s is famous for its huge gas stations with clean restrooms, food and so much more. It’s a place Parker says she loves to go to.
“It’s a big shopping adventure that has something for everyone, even children,” Parker said.
Several drivers say they can get more than one thing when going to Buc-ee’s.
“It’s got good food, a lot of gas pumps, and easy get in and get out,” Haskell’s Brayden Martin said.
Robin Parker says the food at the large gas station leaves a good taste in her mouth.
“The pulled pork sandwiches, but I love all the shopping, the shopping is amazing,” Parker said.
The A&P Commission confirmed that CSMS had acknowledged the city’s requirement that construction start within one year and project completion within three years.
Anticipated tax revenue for the city has been projected at $1.25 million per year with an additional $275,000 in property tax revenue.
The commission was told that 5 million travel center visitors, 60% from out of state, are projected per year for the location.
We have reached out to Buc-ee’s for confirmation of the company’s Benton plans but have not yet received a reply. | https://www.kark.com/news/business/excitement-builds-with-a-possibility-of-a-buc-ees-travel-center-in-arkansas/ | 2023-07-29T02:37:30 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/news/business/excitement-builds-with-a-possibility-of-a-buc-ees-travel-center-in-arkansas/ |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery was honored Friday at the State Capitol after years of public service in the Natural State.
Lowery’s office announced his death on Wednesday – just one day after announcing his retirement. The office reported he had suffered two strokes this year alone.
“Mark has been my best friend for 39 years,” State Senator Mark Johnson (R-District 17) said.
The two’s friendship goes back to long before Lowery’s public service took off. Johnson said prior to Lowery taking office in 2012 in the State House of Representatives, he actually lost a few elections. This was back when Arkansas was a blue state.
“In 2012 he decided he was going to run again,” Johnson said. “I tried to talk him out of it. He said, ‘I want to do it anyway, are you with me?’ I said, ‘Of course I am.’”
Johnson stayed with Lowery for the next decade, and then some, up until his death.
Lowery went on to become a State Representative in 2012 and is now known by many Arkansans as a champion for voter integrity and education. He sponsored the Voter ID law that passed in 2017. He served five terms in the state legislature before being elected Treasurer.
Lowery’s time in politics left an impact on others who might have not expected to gain a friend out of the lawmaking process.
Iverson Jackson said that they met several years ago when Lowery asked him to testify before a House Committee on behalf of a bill.
“We just kind of stayed in contact,” Jackson said. “It became friendship.”
Jackson said Lowery’s death was a shock to him, despite the two strokes he suffered this year.
“I loved his sincerity,” Jackson said. “He was so sincere.”
Johnson pointed to a photo on display in the Capitol Rotunda Friday, which he hopes all Arkansans remember Lowery by.
The photo is from when he was sworn in as Treasurer in January. His daughter and granddaughter stood beside him in the photo, with Lowery’s hand on the Bible, and his young granddaughter’s hand also on it.
“That was so touching to me, and I hope people take from that, that you elect an individual, but they have families, friends that care about them,” Johnson said. “This is just a sad time for our state, and I am grateful that people came forth to pay honor to my friend.
Governor Sarah Sanders will now be tasked with appointing a new Treasurer to fill in for Lowery the remainder of his term. There has been no indication of when that will happen, and who it will be yet. | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/treasurer-mark-lowery-honored-at-arkansas-capitol-how-his-friend-hope-he-is-remembered/ | 2023-07-29T02:37:31 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/treasurer-mark-lowery-honored-at-arkansas-capitol-how-his-friend-hope-he-is-remembered/ |
(The Hill) — A federal judge in Montana issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, blocking the state from enforcing a law that bans certain drag performances, writing in an order that the law likely suffers from “constitutional maladies.”
Montana’s House Bill 359, passed by the state’s majority Republican legislature and signed into law by GOP Gov. Greg Gianforte in May, prohibits schools or libraries that receive state funding from hosting a drag story hour or “sexually oriented performance.” Performances are also prohibited from taking place in public or in the presence of a minor.
A group of 10 plaintiffs challenged the law in federal court earlier this month, arguing that the bill is “breathtakingly ambiguous and overbroad.” Plaintiffs include Adria Jawort, a transgender and two-spirit author whose lecture at a public library in Butte was canceled last month after officials determined that having her speak posed “too much of a legal risk” under the new law.
Montana Pride, the host of an annual LGBTQ Pride celebration in Helena, joined the lawsuit last week, arguing that city officials — as a result of the law — have withheld permits that are needed for this year’s Pride festival, which is slated to run from July 30 to August 6.
“The thirtieth annual Montana Pride is slated to begin in less than two days,” Chief Judge Brian Morris wrote in Friday’s order. “Plaintiffs, along with the approximately 15,000 Montanans who wish to attend the events, cannot avoid chilled speech or exposure to potential civil or criminal liability under H.B. 359 in the absence of the extraordinary remedy of a [temporary restraining order.]”
Republicans in the state legislature this session had argued the law was necessary to protect children from “mature themes” and obscene material.
But “Montana law already protects minors from obscene material,” Morris wrote Friday.
On top of that, the state conceded during a July 26 hearing that the statutory text of House Bill 359 regulates speech and expression outside of what is considered “legally obscene.”
The law additionally “contains no carveout for speech or expression with serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value,” Morris argued, and the First Amendment protects “at least some of the speech and expression” regulated by the law.
Morris noted in the order that the only two other district courts to have considered First Amendment challenges to similar state drag bans in Tennessee and Florida “have confirmed that those laws constitute facially content-based restrictions” and are therefore discriminatory.
A federal judge in June ruled that a Tennessee law banning drag shows in public or where children could view them is unconstitutional. The same month, a federal judge in Florida temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a similar ban on drag performances.
Attorneys for the state had sought to distinguish the Montana law from those of Florida and Tennessee on the basis that those laws failed to define “lewd.” But Morris on Friday argued that Montana’s drag ban also failed to define it.
The measure also fails to define “lascivious,” “flamboyant or parodic persona,” “salacious dancing” and “sexual manner,” Morris wrote. “The absence of definitions for these terms raises concerns for the Court about vagueness and overbreadth.”
In a statement to the Montana Free Press following Friday’s order, Montana Pride’s lead organizer, Kevin Hamm, said the court “got it right.”
“As I said throughout the legislature, drag is art. And drag bans not only infringe on free speech, but they are crafted (by design) to be so broad to allow for discrimination against trans & nonbinary people as well,” state Democratic Rep. Zooey Zephyr posted Friday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in response to Morris’s decision.
Zephyr, one of two openly transgender lawmakers in Montana, was censured by House Republicans in April after she said legislators who voted to pass a bill banning gender-affirming health care for transgender minors would have “blood on your hands.”
In a statement to The Hill, Emily Flower, a spokesperson for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R), who is a defendant in the case, said the state will present its response at an upcoming preliminary injunction hearing.
“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,” she said. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/federal-judge-halts-montana-ban-on-drag-performances/ | 2023-07-29T02:37:33 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/federal-judge-halts-montana-ban-on-drag-performances/ |
(NEXSTAR) – It’s been a rough week for Trader Joe’s after the popular grocery store chain had to notify customers on Thursday and Friday about products potentially containing foreign matter.
On Friday, Trader Joe’s announced it was recalling frozen falafel balls (SKU# 93935) that may contain rocks.
The recalled falafel was sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin and Washington D.C.
One day earlier, Trader Joe’s warned customers that its “Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup” may contain insects. Trader Joe’s says there have not been reported cases of illness from the soup.
The recalled soup (SKU# 68470) has the Use By dates of 07/18/23 – 09/15/23.
A third recall, updated Tuesday to include a sell by date, warns that there may be rocks in the company’s Almond Windmill Cookies and the Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies.
Those cookies have the following dates:
- Almond Windmill Cookies: SELL BY 10/02/23 and 10/19/23 through 10/21/23
- Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies: SELL BY 10/17/23 through 10/21/23
In all of the recalls, anyone who bought or received a donation containing one of the potentially tainted items is urged to throw it away or return it to Trader Joe’s for a refund.
Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 [Mondays-Fridays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT] or send Trader Joe’s an email. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/trader-joes-recalls-falafel-and-broccoli-cheddar-soup-for-possible-rocks-insects/ | 2023-07-29T02:37:33 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/trader-joes-recalls-falafel-and-broccoli-cheddar-soup-for-possible-rocks-insects/ |
HURON, Ohio (WJW) – A suspected bank burglar was busted when he gave new meaning to the term “direct deposit.”
Police in Huron, Ohio watched as the suspected bank thief dropped from the ceiling over the drive-thru, right in front of their eyes.
Police body camera video obtained by the WJW shows the incident. Officers can be heard ordering the suspect on the ground, and then helping get him out of the recycling can. The suspect was not injured.
“In my 35-plus years in law enforcement, this is the first time I ever saw a suspect fall into a garbage can,” said Huron Police Chief Terry Graham.
Graham said around 2:12 a.m. Wednesday, police received an alarm from the VacationLand Federal Credit Union located on University Drive East.
While checking the building, officers could hear noises coming from inside the roof area over the drive-thru.
They also noticed the recycling can positioned in the middle of the drive-thru lane, directly under a roof access door. The officers heard noises coming from inside the bank and patiently waited.
“I am most impressed with our officers’ patience in a very difficult situation,” the chief said. “The tactics they used, I think, substantially contributed to no one being injured and the suspect being taken into custody.”
Tristan Heidl, 27, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, possession of criminal tools and safecracking.
Police say Heidl had a backpack full of construction tools.
“He did get inside the bank and attempt to open numerous areas in the bank that contain money,” the chief said.
Police say Heidl was unable to get inside the safe and crash-landed with empty pockets.
“He didn’t get a dime,” Graham said.
Heidl is being held in the Erie County Jail on a $50,000 bond. He is due back in court soon. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/watch-ohio-bank-burglary-suspect-falls-from-ceiling-lands-in-recycling-can-near-officers/ | 2023-07-29T02:37:33 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/watch-ohio-bank-burglary-suspect-falls-from-ceiling-lands-in-recycling-can-near-officers/ |
TONIGHT: With clear skies, calm winds, and relatively lower humidity temperatures will be able to cool into the mid 70s overnight. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
SATURDAY: Temperatures will quickly warm from the 70s Saturday morning into the 100s for many Arkansans during the afternoon. There is a heat advisory for most of Arkansas for feels-like temperatures over 105°. Skies will be mostly sunny with a southwest wind of around 5 mph.
SUNDAY: I’m forecasting temperatures to be even hotter Sunday afternoon. I think Little Rock will reach 101° with feels like temperatures near 110°. There is a 20% chance for a shower or storm, but it looks like most of the activity will be in Northern Arkansas.
WORK WEEK: It looks like higher humidity will move into Arkansas early next week. This will lead to lower temperatures but feels like temperatures will be just as high. There is also a small rain chance on Monday and Tuesday, but most will stay dry. Unfortunately, the triple digits will likely return by the middle of next week.
– Meteorologist Alex Libby
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Fort Sill Graduates 150 basic trainees this week
FORT SILL, Okla. (KSWO) - Tonight in your feel-good headlines, it feels good when you accomplish something right?
Well then surely the 150 soldiers who graduated from basic training today on Fort Sill are on top of the world!
They graduated alongside their peers with the Bravo Battery, 1st of the 79th Field Artillery.
The newly recognized soldiers graduated on Fort Sill’s iconic Polo Field and they’ll now head to various Advanced Individual Training schools from Artillery, Medical, and more.
And a round of applause for this rotation’s honor grad, Private First Class Diamond Elliot from Lorraine, New York.
PFC Elliot will now head to AIT to become a Geospatial Intelligence Specialist.
To all 150 of you, good job... and good luck with your careers!
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Name released of Sun Prairie man whose body was found in Big Green Lake
GREEN LAKE, Wis. (WMTV) – A Sun Prairie man was identified Friday as the person whose body was recovered from Big Green Lake last week.
In an update, the Green Lake Sheriff’s Office released the man’s name, identifying him as Simil Sebastian. The 37-year-old’s body was found in the lake last Friday.
Emergency crews had been searching the lake for him since the previous afternoon when someone called 911 to report a missing boater. Searchers combed the lake until dark on Thursday night before finding the 37-year-old Sebastian’s body the next day.
The latest update did not confirm how Sebastian died, nor did it indicate how he ended up in the lake.
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Wisconsin volleyball picked to win fifth-straight conference title
Published: Jul. 28, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT|Updated: 3 hours ago
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Wisconsin volleyball is ranked first in the Big Ten Preseason Volleyball poll and are picked to finish first in the conference.
The Badgers have won the last four conference titles and have won five total during head coach Kelly Sheffield’s tenure.
Sophomore middle blocker Carter Booth, redshirt junior outside hitter Sarah Franklin, senior right side Devyn Robinson, and graduate student outside hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara were named Preseason All-Big Ten.
The Badgers open the regular season on August 25 in Minneapolis, where they will play no. 15 Baylor in the Big Ten/ Big 12 Challenge.
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6-year-old girl dies after being hit by boat propeller at lake, authorities say
PEORIA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - Authorities in Arizona say a young girl has died after she was hit by a boat propeller at Lake Pleasant Friday morning.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said first responders were called to the lake regarding a boat accident at about 11 a.m.
KPHO reports that a 6-year-old girl was pulled from the lake with a severe leg injury. She was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.
According to Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez, two families had arrived at the lake around 7 a.m. for swimming and wakeboarding. All 12 people, reported to be six adults and six children, were on the same boat.
Investigators said the child was injured when no one realized she was still in the water and her mother started to accelerate to pull another family member who was wakeboarding.
The young girl was then run over by the boat.
Because of poor cellphone service in that part of the lake, the family couldn’t reach emergency services.
Other boaters in the area helped get the child out of the water and brought her to the Pleasant Harbor Marina where fire crews were waiting.
Deputies don’t believe impairment was a factor in the accident.
Detectives are investigating and processing evidence, but Enriquez said the girl’s death is being treated as a tragic accident.
Authorities said there appeared to be no safety violations on the boat, which was equipped with proper life jackets, a fire extinguisher and other gear.
Enriquez also said the owners are experienced boat operators who live near the lake.
The families involved were not immediately identified.
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‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
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BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chengdu Universiade officially kicked off Friday night in the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, known as the hometown of giant pandas and one of the most vibrant Chinese cities.
Ahead the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games, Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged himself in a flurry of face-to-face high-level meetings with foreign leaders attending the ceremony over the past couple of days.
Behind the tight diplomatic schedule, Xi has highlighted the importance of solidarity, cooperation and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, three key messages shared by the visiting leaders of Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi.
Solidarity
In a toast at a welcoming banquet on Friday noon, Xi said the Games, since its inception, has always been "a celebration of youth, solidarity, and friendship."
"We should promote solidarity through sports, build up positive energy across the international community, join hands to tackle global challenges such as climate change, food crisis and terrorism, and shape a better future through cooperation," he urged.
Solidarity, unity and togetherness were also one of the hot topics during the Chinese president's separate meetings with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye.
During the meeting with the Burundian leader, for instance, Xi stressed the importance of solidarity between China and Africa in safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and the international fairness and justice.
Cooperation
During the meetings of the leaders, China and the five countries agreed to further cooperation, such as on trade, infrastructure and people-to-people exchanges.
In a meeting with Xi on Thursday, Widodo said Indonesia is willing to continue to enhance cooperation with China in areas including investment, marine fisheries, food security and healthcare. The leaders witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents following the meeting.
China and Georgia will issue a joint statement and announce the establishment of strategic partnership during Garibashvili's historic visit. Xi hailed the remarkable achievements in cooperation in various fields between the two countries over the past 31 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, while the Georgian prime minister said the elevation of bilateral relations will bring more opportunities to his country.
On Friday, China and Mauritania also signed a cooperation plan on jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to enhance bilateral ties.
A community with a shared future for mankind
The term of building a community with a shared future for mankind was repeatedly highlighted during the leaders' meetings, with Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi also expressing support for China-proposed initiatives.
While meeting with Xi on Friday afternoon, Ghazouani said Mauritania supports the BRI, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, saying that these initiatives are in line with the norms governing international relations that respect countries' independence and sovereignty and exchanges between different civilizations.
Addressing the welcoming banquet, Xi stressed the importance of deepening exchanges and mutual learning to promote harmony without uniformity in the spirit of inclusiveness and seeing different cultures with an attitude of mutual appreciation and mutual learning.
"The Chengdu Games should be an opportunity for us to champion the common values of humanity and write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind," said Xi.
In an interview with CGTN, Ali, the Guyanese president, said the Games goes beyond the competitions among the young athletes.
"They can share the experiences, they can share culture, [and] they can share who they are in building a stronger family of humanity," he said.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sooth, an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy, is excited to announce a dynamic partnership with Kestrel Consulting. This collaboration brings Sooth's founder, Ian Baer, and his innovative methodologies and expertise into Kestrel's broad network, promising to enrich Kestrel's client marketing and branding initiatives with fresh perspectives and deeper understanding.
Recognized for its patent-pending method that fuses data, AI, and human intellect, Sooth deciphers the intricacies of human decision-making, mapping emotional drivers and receptivity of diverse consumer and business audiences. Now part of Kestrel's network, Sooth's unique, sophisticated approach will bolster client marketing initiatives, offering a powerful toolset to unlock new avenues for connection, empathy, and understanding that is proven to increase customer lifetime value by four times or more.
As Kestrel's preferred provider of brand strategic services, Sooth will also accelerate its own growth by working on branding and marketing projects for clients and partners within the Kestrel network.
"Kestrel Consultants helps leadership teams, founders, entrepreneurs, and enterprises fly higher and achieve strategic outcomes through its exclusive partnership network of fractional executives and boutique business consultants," the company said in a statement. "We're proud to welcome Sooth into our exclusive partnership and referral network. We've admired Ian Baer's work for years, and his exceptional talent is a real complement to our network's other areas of expertise. We're excited to collaborate on new projects together."
This partnership represents a convergence of Sooth's methodologies and Kestrel's expansive network. By bringing together Sooth's unparalleled insights and Kestrel's team of skilled executives and consultants, they aim to empower Kestrel's clientele with deeper understanding and fresh perspectives, enabling them to achieve their marketing goals.
"Changes in consumer and business culture over the past several years have irrevocably changed how marketing works at an elemental level," said Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer at Sooth. "With 90 percent of all decisions now determined by each person's unique emotional priorities, we're able to roadmap success for brands by unlocking an in-depth understanding of the factors that create connection between these brands and the customers they serve. Kestrel's model brings together complementary innovators to help companies elevate their game across a broad spectrum of business and marketing interdependencies. I could not be more excited to align with the talented leaders of Kestrel Consultants to bring clients high-impact business solutions at the speed and efficiency of modern commerce."
About Sooth
Sooth is an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy. Using a unique, patent-pending method that synergizes data, artificial intelligence, and human intellect, Sooth decodes the intricacies of consumer decision-making and maps the emotional motivators of diverse audiences with unparalleled precision. Sooth is committed to making marketing strategies more effective, intuitive, and emotionally engaging, empowering brands with the insights they need. www.SoothBeTold.com
About Kestrel Consultants
Kestrel Consultants helps leadership teams, founders, entrepreneurs, and enterprises fly higher and achieve strategic outcomes through its exclusive partnership network of fractional executives and boutique business consultants. Learn more at KestrelConsultants.com.
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BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tarena International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEDU) ("Tarena" or the "Company"), a leading provider of IT professional education and IT-focused supplementary STEAM education services in China, today announced that it received a written notification from the Staff of the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") dated July 28, 2023, indicating that the Company no longer meets the continued listing requirement of minimum Market Value of Publicly Held Shares ("MVPHS") for the Nasdaq Global Select Market, as set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(C), because the Company's MVPHS for the last 30 consecutive business days was below the minimum MVPHS requirement of US$15,000,000.
Pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the applicable grace period to regain compliance is 180 calendar days, or until January 24, 2024. The Company can cure this deficiency if its MVPHS closes at US$15,000,000 or more for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during the compliance period. The Company's management is looking into various options available to regain compliance and maintain its continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Select Market. In the event the Company does not regain compliance prior to the expiration of the compliance period, it will receive written notification that its securities are subject to delisting. Alternatively, the Company may apply to transfer the Company's securities to The Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to the Nasdaq Capital Market's continued listing requirements.
About Tarena International, Inc.
Tarena is a leading provider of IT professional education and IT-focused supplementary STEAM education services in China. Through its innovative education platform combining live distance instruction, classroom-based tutoring and online learning modules, Tarena offers professional education courses in IT and non-IT subjects. Its professional education courses provide students with practical skills to prepare them for jobs in industries with significant growth potential and strong hiring demand. Tarena also offers IT-focused supplementary STEAM education programs, including computer coding and robotics programming courses, etc., targeting students between three and eighteen years of age. Aiming to encourage "code to learn," Tarena embraces the latest trends in STEAM education and technology to develop children's logical thinking and learning abilities while allowing them to discover their interests and potential.
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Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Tarena's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Tarena does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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LONDON, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VAPORESSO, a leading innovator in the vaping industry, has received well-deserved recognition at this year's London Design Awards, with four of its groundbreaking products being awarded for their exceptional design. The London Design Awards is an international competition that recognises exceptional designs and outstanding creative projects worldwide, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of the international design community.
The four distinguished products from VAPORESSO - the COSS, ECO NANO, LUXE XR, and XROS 3 NANO - have showcased the brand's formidable innovative prowess and have also been recognized with awards from many organizations. VAPORESSO's latest groundbreaking offering, the VAPORESSO COSS, is regarded as a game-changer in the vaping industry. It tackles existing issues with a thoughtful design that seamlessly caters to user habits. Its slogan, 'Convenient Operating, Smart Supplying', perfectly encapsulates the product's core values of INNOVATION, RELIABILITY, and STYLE.
"Winning these awards is a testament to the creativity, skill, and dedication of our team," said Jimmy Hu, Vice President of VAPORESSO, "We are thrilled to have our efforts recognised on such a prestigious global platform. It validates our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products that enhance the vaping experience for our customers."
The London Design Awards, held annually, applauds outstanding design achievements across various creative sectors. It acknowledges exemplary projects, products, and professionals who demonstrate innovation, creativity, and excellence within their respective industries. Meanwhile, the London Design Awards not only honours design excellence but also fosters creativity, encourages innovation, and facilitates collaborations between designers and design-driven businesses. The awards have grown in stature and popularity since their inception, attracting a wide range of participants from various design fields.
The recognition from the London Design Awards underscores VAPORESSO's dedication to creating products that exceed customer expectations and further solidifies its position as a thought leader in the industry. It also acts as an external validation of VAPORESSO's capabilities and quality of work, building trust and confidence among potential customers.
About VAPORESSO
Established in 2015, VAPORESSO is committed to creating a smoke-free world and enhancing the quality of life for its users. Through continuous innovation, stringent quality control, and substantial commitment, VAPORESSO produces products that cater to all levels and styles of vapers.
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BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chengdu Universiade officially kicked off Friday night in the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, known as the hometown of giant pandas and one of the most vibrant Chinese cities.
Ahead the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games, Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged himself in a flurry of face-to-face high-level meetings with foreign leaders attending the ceremony over the past couple of days.
Behind the tight diplomatic schedule, Xi has highlighted the importance of solidarity, cooperation and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, three key messages shared by the visiting leaders of Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi.
Solidarity
In a toast at a welcoming banquet on Friday noon, Xi said the Games, since its inception, has always been "a celebration of youth, solidarity, and friendship."
"We should promote solidarity through sports, build up positive energy across the international community, join hands to tackle global challenges such as climate change, food crisis and terrorism, and shape a better future through cooperation," he urged.
Solidarity, unity and togetherness were also one of the hot topics during the Chinese president's separate meetings with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye.
During the meeting with the Burundian leader, for instance, Xi stressed the importance of solidarity between China and Africa in safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and the international fairness and justice.
Cooperation
During the meetings of the leaders, China and the five countries agreed to further cooperation, such as on trade, infrastructure and people-to-people exchanges.
In a meeting with Xi on Thursday, Widodo said Indonesia is willing to continue to enhance cooperation with China in areas including investment, marine fisheries, food security and healthcare. The leaders witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents following the meeting.
China and Georgia will issue a joint statement and announce the establishment of strategic partnership during Garibashvili's historic visit. Xi hailed the remarkable achievements in cooperation in various fields between the two countries over the past 31 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, while the Georgian prime minister said the elevation of bilateral relations will bring more opportunities to his country.
On Friday, China and Mauritania also signed a cooperation plan on jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to enhance bilateral ties.
A community with a shared future for mankind
The term of building a community with a shared future for mankind was repeatedly highlighted during the leaders' meetings, with Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi also expressing support for China-proposed initiatives.
While meeting with Xi on Friday afternoon, Ghazouani said Mauritania supports the BRI, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, saying that these initiatives are in line with the norms governing international relations that respect countries' independence and sovereignty and exchanges between different civilizations.
Addressing the welcoming banquet, Xi stressed the importance of deepening exchanges and mutual learning to promote harmony without uniformity in the spirit of inclusiveness and seeing different cultures with an attitude of mutual appreciation and mutual learning.
"The Chengdu Games should be an opportunity for us to champion the common values of humanity and write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind," said Xi.
In an interview with CGTN, Ali, the Guyanese president, said the Games goes beyond the competitions among the young athletes.
"They can share the experiences, they can share culture, [and] they can share who they are in building a stronger family of humanity," he said.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sooth, an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy, is excited to announce a dynamic partnership with Kestrel Consulting. This collaboration brings Sooth's founder, Ian Baer, and his innovative methodologies and expertise into Kestrel's broad network, promising to enrich Kestrel's client marketing and branding initiatives with fresh perspectives and deeper understanding.
Recognized for its patent-pending method that fuses data, AI, and human intellect, Sooth deciphers the intricacies of human decision-making, mapping emotional drivers and receptivity of diverse consumer and business audiences. Now part of Kestrel's network, Sooth's unique, sophisticated approach will bolster client marketing initiatives, offering a powerful toolset to unlock new avenues for connection, empathy, and understanding that is proven to increase customer lifetime value by four times or more.
As Kestrel's preferred provider of brand strategic services, Sooth will also accelerate its own growth by working on branding and marketing projects for clients and partners within the Kestrel network.
"Kestrel Consultants helps leadership teams, founders, entrepreneurs, and enterprises fly higher and achieve strategic outcomes through its exclusive partnership network of fractional executives and boutique business consultants," the company said in a statement. "We're proud to welcome Sooth into our exclusive partnership and referral network. We've admired Ian Baer's work for years, and his exceptional talent is a real complement to our network's other areas of expertise. We're excited to collaborate on new projects together."
This partnership represents a convergence of Sooth's methodologies and Kestrel's expansive network. By bringing together Sooth's unparalleled insights and Kestrel's team of skilled executives and consultants, they aim to empower Kestrel's clientele with deeper understanding and fresh perspectives, enabling them to achieve their marketing goals.
"Changes in consumer and business culture over the past several years have irrevocably changed how marketing works at an elemental level," said Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer at Sooth. "With 90 percent of all decisions now determined by each person's unique emotional priorities, we're able to roadmap success for brands by unlocking an in-depth understanding of the factors that create connection between these brands and the customers they serve. Kestrel's model brings together complementary innovators to help companies elevate their game across a broad spectrum of business and marketing interdependencies. I could not be more excited to align with the talented leaders of Kestrel Consultants to bring clients high-impact business solutions at the speed and efficiency of modern commerce."
About Sooth
Sooth is an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy. Using a unique, patent-pending method that synergizes data, artificial intelligence, and human intellect, Sooth decodes the intricacies of consumer decision-making and maps the emotional motivators of diverse audiences with unparalleled precision. Sooth is committed to making marketing strategies more effective, intuitive, and emotionally engaging, empowering brands with the insights they need. www.SoothBeTold.com
About Kestrel Consultants
Kestrel Consultants helps leadership teams, founders, entrepreneurs, and enterprises fly higher and achieve strategic outcomes through its exclusive partnership network of fractional executives and boutique business consultants. Learn more at KestrelConsultants.com.
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ARCHITECTURE
Opsis Architecture LLP has promoted Alison Dozono to senior associate. She is a project accountant and contract administrator with more than 20 years of experience in the architecture and engineering industries. Dozono holds bachelor’s degrees in both art history and Italian language and literature from Smith College.
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ARCHITECTURE
Opsis Architecture LLP has promoted Caroline Hather to associate. A UK-licensed architect with more than 15 years of experience, she is led by a desire to understand how things work. Hather seeks to integrate social and environmental responsibility into her context-specific design work. She currently is working on a progressive design-build project: the new Student Success Center at Oregon State University-Cascades.
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ARCHITECTURE
Opsis Architecture LLP has named architect Daniel Houghton an associate. In six years with the firm, he has demonstrated an attention to detail, conceptual vision and tactile exploration to ensure project teams can consider a range of design opportunities. Houghton’s passion for architecture is rooted in the structure of civilization and the way places can be analyzed, nurtured and reimagined.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Celtic Fest has been entertaining crowds this evening with music and dancing, all in celebration of Celtic heritage.
It started in 2002, and the United Irish of Dayton has been wowing crowds every year since. This year is no exception.
The Celtic Festival has grown into one of the premiere Celtic celebrations due to a wide range of authentic Irish music acts and letting attendees, like Pete Jamison, enjoy their city and heritage.
“First of all, I look forward to it,” Jamison said. “Second of all, I can only wear this costume for five days of the year, but I’m a Dayton boy, and I just love supporting Dayton and the businesses. Anything Irish, I’m there.”
Jamison was not the only one enjoying the culture. Several people were wearing Celtic kilts, including a few people from San Jose.
The music wowed crowds with Irish folklore tunes and of course of course Irish dance performances known for their kicks and glides.
For Scott Smith, the culture and variety are why he believes the Dayton Celtic Festival is the best around.
“Just the cultural thing,” Smith said. “There’s a lot of Irish here, and my family’s scotch. So, I think that’s the big thing for it, is it’s the cultural thing.”
Tons of vendors with great food and beverage kept everyone hydrated and happy throughout the night.
Smith said people should come out because there is lots to see when you just walk around.
“The music is outstanding, and that’s really the big thing,” he said. “Get out of the house. It’s free. Come down and have fun. All you got to do is walk around and enjoy it. You don’t have to buy anything. You don’t have to eat. You don’t have to drink. Just enjoy it.”
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Clement Walsh Landscape Architect has hired Leah McPhail as a landscape designer. She received a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from West Virginia University in May. She previously spent the summer of 2022 as a planning and landscape architecture intern for VIKA Engineering, near Washington, D.C.
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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
The MRH-90 Taipan helicopter went down near Hamilton Island, a Great Barrier Reef tourist resort, at about 10:30 p.m. Friday, Defense Minister Richard Marles said.
A search was underway to find the crew, and their families had been notified, officials said.
A rescue helicopter reported spotting debris Saturday morning near Dent Island in the Whitsunday Islands group.
The Taipan was taking part in Talisman Sabre, a biennial joint U.S.-Australian military exercise that is largely based in Queensland. This year’s exercise involves 13 nations and more than 30,000 military personnel.
Marles said the helicopter ditched, which refers to an emergency landing on water. He said it was taking part in a mission that involved a second helicopter, which immediately started a search and rescue operation.
“Defense exercises, which are so necessary for the readiness of our defense force, are serious. They carry risk,” Marles told reporters in Brisbane. “As we desperately hope for better news during the course of this day we are reminded about the gravity of the act which comes with wearing our nation’s uniform.”
Defense Force Chief Gen. Angus Campbell said Queensland state authorities, members of the public and U.S. military personnel were taking part in the search.
“Our focus at the moment is finding our people and supporting their families and the rest of our team, “ Campbell said. “This is indeed a terrible moment.”
It is the second emergency involving an Australian Taipan this year, after one ditched into the sea off the New South Wales state coast in March. That helicopter was taking part in a nighttime counterterrorism training exercise when it ran into trouble. All 10 passengers and crew members were rescued.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in Brisbane for a meeting on Saturday and is due to travel with Marles to north Queensland on Sunday to see the exercise.
The exercise has been paused by the search.
Austin and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid tribute to the missing air crew at the outset of a meeting with their Australian counterparts, Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
“It’s always tough when you have accidents in training, but … the reason that we train to such high standards is so that we can be successful and we can protect lives when we are called to answer any kind of crisis,” Austin said.
“Our guys tend to make this look easy and they make it look easy because they’re so well exercised and rehearsed and trained, and this is unfortunately a part of that, what it takes to get them to where we need them to be,” Austin added.
Blinken said, “We’re so grateful to them for their dedication, for their service, for everything they’ve been doing to stand up for the freedom that we share and that is what unites us more than anything else.”
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ARCHITECTURE
Nada Maani has been promoted to senior associate at Opsis Architecture LLP. She is an architect and LEED Green Associate. Maani works to empower communities through architectural design. Whether engaging students to inform design or leading a fast-paced project from documentation through construction administration, she aims to design with, and for, all people.
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ARCHITECTURE
Cari Villescas has joined Opsis Architecture LLP as an architect. She has seven years of experience across diverse project types, including higher education spaces, community-based initiatives, affordable housing, and commercial workplace renovations. Villescas aims to develop thoughtful solutions that seamlessly integrate design and documentation processes.
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ARCHITECTURE
Architect Susan Gust has been elevated to senior associate by Opsis Architecture LLP. She is devoted to creating sustainable, resilient, and healthy spaces for a diverse range of clients, including higher education and civic ones. Gust is dedicated to a collaborative and inclusive approach to project management.
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ARCHITECTURE
Architect Kelli Kimura has been promoted to associate at Opsis Architecture LLP. She focuses on environmental design, and serves as the firm’s sustainability coordinator by advancing social and environmental justice efforts. Kimura is a member of the Opsis Green Team, leading efforts around biophilia and health within the office, yearly 2030 reporting and Earth Day events.
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Kelsy Colvin is now an associate at Opsis Architecture LLP. She is a designer and project architect with 12 years of experience. Colvin has demonstrated strengths such as project organization, development of project documents, and creativity in design responses. She also brings strong leadership skills to teamwork, with passion for collaboration.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Racing will resume at Churchill Downs in September, with no changes being made after a review of surfaces and safety protocols in the wake of 12 horse deaths, including seven in the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby in May.
The Louisville track suspended racing operations on June 7 and moved the rest of its spring meet to Ellis Park in western Kentucky at the recommendation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, the sport’s national overseer.
Training continued at Churchill Downs during the track’s investigation.
Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen called the deaths “a series of unfortunate circumstances” and said the review “didn’t find anything fundamentally wrong or different about our track from previous years.”
“That, in a sense, can sometimes be unsatisfying,” he said. “But that’s business, and that’s sports.”
Two of the horse deaths occurred in undercard races on Derby day. Another five died later.
“The takeaway is, the track is very safe,” Carstanjen said Thursday on an earnings call with CDI investors.
“What we needed to do was spend some of this time in the interim, while we ran the rest of the (spring) meet at Ellis to just go soup to nuts through every single thing we do at the racetrack. There was nothing that jumped out as an apparent cause of the injuries, of the breakdowns; and, as we went through and rebuilt our processes from the ground up to check everything that we do to make extra sure, we didn’t find anything material.”
The track’s fall meet begins Sept. 14 and runs through Oct. 1.
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‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
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Opsis Architecture LLP has named architect Trevor Weltzer an associate. He now has more than 10 years of experience spanning K-12 education, health care, infrastructure and high-end retail projects in seven states. Weltzer is a champion for quantifiable sustainability through exceptional building design and performance.
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Senators Thune, Klobuchar introduce crop insurance legislation to assist young farmers and veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dakota News Now) - On Friday, US Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the “Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act,” which would assist young farmers and veterans by making crop insurance more affordable.
The bipartisan legislation would extend the “Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development” program eligibility from five years to ten years.
“New farmers are essential to ensuring the future of farming and the success of our food production system, but even under the best of circumstances, starting a farm means taking on a great deal of risk. Our legislation will help support these new farmers by ensuring that they have access to affordable crop insurance, " Klobuchar said. “Extending the already successful Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program will provide needed certainty to farmers as they continue to build their farms and grow their businesses.”
“Investing in future generations of farmers and ranchers is critical to growing South Dakota’s agriculture economy and supporting rural communities,” said Thune. “Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net, and I’m proud to lead this legislation that would improve its effectiveness for beginning farmers and ranchers by providing more affordable options during their first 10 years of operation.”
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‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
To make a donation, click or tap here.
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BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chengdu Universiade officially kicked off Friday night in the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province, known as the hometown of giant pandas and one of the most vibrant Chinese cities.
Ahead the opening ceremony of the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games, Chinese President Xi Jinping has engaged himself in a flurry of face-to-face high-level meetings with foreign leaders attending the ceremony over the past couple of days.
Behind the tight diplomatic schedule, Xi has highlighted the importance of solidarity, cooperation and the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, three key messages shared by the visiting leaders of Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi.
Solidarity
In a toast at a welcoming banquet on Friday noon, Xi said the Games, since its inception, has always been "a celebration of youth, solidarity, and friendship."
"We should promote solidarity through sports, build up positive energy across the international community, join hands to tackle global challenges such as climate change, food crisis and terrorism, and shape a better future through cooperation," he urged.
Solidarity, unity and togetherness were also one of the hot topics during the Chinese president's separate meetings with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani and Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye.
During the meeting with the Burundian leader, for instance, Xi stressed the importance of solidarity between China and Africa in safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and the international fairness and justice.
Cooperation
During the meetings of the leaders, China and the five countries agreed to further cooperation, such as on trade, infrastructure and people-to-people exchanges.
In a meeting with Xi on Thursday, Widodo said Indonesia is willing to continue to enhance cooperation with China in areas including investment, marine fisheries, food security and healthcare. The leaders witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents following the meeting.
China and Georgia will issue a joint statement and announce the establishment of strategic partnership during Garibashvili's historic visit. Xi hailed the remarkable achievements in cooperation in various fields between the two countries over the past 31 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, while the Georgian prime minister said the elevation of bilateral relations will bring more opportunities to his country.
On Friday, China and Mauritania also signed a cooperation plan on jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to enhance bilateral ties.
A community with a shared future for mankind
The term of building a community with a shared future for mankind was repeatedly highlighted during the leaders' meetings, with Indonesia, Guyana, Georgia, Mauritania and Burundi also expressing support for China-proposed initiatives.
While meeting with Xi on Friday afternoon, Ghazouani said Mauritania supports the BRI, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, saying that these initiatives are in line with the norms governing international relations that respect countries' independence and sovereignty and exchanges between different civilizations.
Addressing the welcoming banquet, Xi stressed the importance of deepening exchanges and mutual learning to promote harmony without uniformity in the spirit of inclusiveness and seeing different cultures with an attitude of mutual appreciation and mutual learning.
"The Chengdu Games should be an opportunity for us to champion the common values of humanity and write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind," said Xi.
In an interview with CGTN, Ali, the Guyanese president, said the Games goes beyond the competitions among the young athletes.
"They can share the experiences, they can share culture, [and] they can share who they are in building a stronger family of humanity," he said.
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sooth, an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy, is excited to announce a dynamic partnership with Kestrel Consulting. This collaboration brings Sooth's founder, Ian Baer, and his innovative methodologies and expertise into Kestrel's broad network, promising to enrich Kestrel's client marketing and branding initiatives with fresh perspectives and deeper understanding.
Recognized for its patent-pending method that fuses data, AI, and human intellect, Sooth deciphers the intricacies of human decision-making, mapping emotional drivers and receptivity of diverse consumer and business audiences. Now part of Kestrel's network, Sooth's unique, sophisticated approach will bolster client marketing initiatives, offering a powerful toolset to unlock new avenues for connection, empathy, and understanding that is proven to increase customer lifetime value by four times or more.
As Kestrel's preferred provider of brand strategic services, Sooth will also accelerate its own growth by working on branding and marketing projects for clients and partners within the Kestrel network.
"Kestrel Consultants helps leadership teams, founders, entrepreneurs, and enterprises fly higher and achieve strategic outcomes through its exclusive partnership network of fractional executives and boutique business consultants," the company said in a statement. "We're proud to welcome Sooth into our exclusive partnership and referral network. We've admired Ian Baer's work for years, and his exceptional talent is a real complement to our network's other areas of expertise. We're excited to collaborate on new projects together."
This partnership represents a convergence of Sooth's methodologies and Kestrel's expansive network. By bringing together Sooth's unparalleled insights and Kestrel's team of skilled executives and consultants, they aim to empower Kestrel's clientele with deeper understanding and fresh perspectives, enabling them to achieve their marketing goals.
"Changes in consumer and business culture over the past several years have irrevocably changed how marketing works at an elemental level," said Ian Baer, Founder and Chief Soothsayer at Sooth. "With 90 percent of all decisions now determined by each person's unique emotional priorities, we're able to roadmap success for brands by unlocking an in-depth understanding of the factors that create connection between these brands and the customers they serve. Kestrel's model brings together complementary innovators to help companies elevate their game across a broad spectrum of business and marketing interdependencies. I could not be more excited to align with the talented leaders of Kestrel Consultants to bring clients high-impact business solutions at the speed and efficiency of modern commerce."
About Sooth
Sooth is an industry-leading strategic marketing insights platform and consultancy. Using a unique, patent-pending method that synergizes data, artificial intelligence, and human intellect, Sooth decodes the intricacies of consumer decision-making and maps the emotional motivators of diverse audiences with unparalleled precision. Sooth is committed to making marketing strategies more effective, intuitive, and emotionally engaging, empowering brands with the insights they need. www.SoothBeTold.com
About Kestrel Consultants
Kestrel Consultants helps leadership teams, founders, entrepreneurs, and enterprises fly higher and achieve strategic outcomes through its exclusive partnership network of fractional executives and boutique business consultants. Learn more at KestrelConsultants.com.
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BEIJING, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tarena International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEDU) ("Tarena" or the "Company"), a leading provider of IT professional education and IT-focused supplementary STEAM education services in China, today announced that it received a written notification from the Staff of the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") dated July 28, 2023, indicating that the Company no longer meets the continued listing requirement of minimum Market Value of Publicly Held Shares ("MVPHS") for the Nasdaq Global Select Market, as set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(C), because the Company's MVPHS for the last 30 consecutive business days was below the minimum MVPHS requirement of US$15,000,000.
Pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the applicable grace period to regain compliance is 180 calendar days, or until January 24, 2024. The Company can cure this deficiency if its MVPHS closes at US$15,000,000 or more for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during the compliance period. The Company's management is looking into various options available to regain compliance and maintain its continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Select Market. In the event the Company does not regain compliance prior to the expiration of the compliance period, it will receive written notification that its securities are subject to delisting. Alternatively, the Company may apply to transfer the Company's securities to The Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to the Nasdaq Capital Market's continued listing requirements.
About Tarena International, Inc.
Tarena is a leading provider of IT professional education and IT-focused supplementary STEAM education services in China. Through its innovative education platform combining live distance instruction, classroom-based tutoring and online learning modules, Tarena offers professional education courses in IT and non-IT subjects. Its professional education courses provide students with practical skills to prepare them for jobs in industries with significant growth potential and strong hiring demand. Tarena also offers IT-focused supplementary STEAM education programs, including computer coding and robotics programming courses, etc., targeting students between three and eighteen years of age. Aiming to encourage "code to learn," Tarena embraces the latest trends in STEAM education and technology to develop children's logical thinking and learning abilities while allowing them to discover their interests and potential.
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Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Tarena's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Tarena does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
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LONDON, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VAPORESSO, a leading innovator in the vaping industry, has received well-deserved recognition at this year's London Design Awards, with four of its groundbreaking products being awarded for their exceptional design. The London Design Awards is an international competition that recognises exceptional designs and outstanding creative projects worldwide, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of the international design community.
The four distinguished products from VAPORESSO - the COSS, ECO NANO, LUXE XR, and XROS 3 NANO - have showcased the brand's formidable innovative prowess and have also been recognized with awards from many organizations. VAPORESSO's latest groundbreaking offering, the VAPORESSO COSS, is regarded as a game-changer in the vaping industry. It tackles existing issues with a thoughtful design that seamlessly caters to user habits. Its slogan, 'Convenient Operating, Smart Supplying', perfectly encapsulates the product's core values of INNOVATION, RELIABILITY, and STYLE.
"Winning these awards is a testament to the creativity, skill, and dedication of our team," said Jimmy Hu, Vice President of VAPORESSO, "We are thrilled to have our efforts recognised on such a prestigious global platform. It validates our commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products that enhance the vaping experience for our customers."
The London Design Awards, held annually, applauds outstanding design achievements across various creative sectors. It acknowledges exemplary projects, products, and professionals who demonstrate innovation, creativity, and excellence within their respective industries. Meanwhile, the London Design Awards not only honours design excellence but also fosters creativity, encourages innovation, and facilitates collaborations between designers and design-driven businesses. The awards have grown in stature and popularity since their inception, attracting a wide range of participants from various design fields.
The recognition from the London Design Awards underscores VAPORESSO's dedication to creating products that exceed customer expectations and further solidifies its position as a thought leader in the industry. It also acts as an external validation of VAPORESSO's capabilities and quality of work, building trust and confidence among potential customers.
About VAPORESSO
Established in 2015, VAPORESSO is committed to creating a smoke-free world and enhancing the quality of life for its users. Through continuous innovation, stringent quality control, and substantial commitment, VAPORESSO produces products that cater to all levels and styles of vapers.
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JoJo Siwa doesn’t regret calling Candace Cameron Bure out for being ‘rudest’ star she’s ever met
JoJo Siwa says she 'regretted it' for a while until Candace Cameron Bure made remarks about 'traditional marriage'
JoJo Siwa is reflecting on her public back-and-forth with Candace Cameron Bure after the "Dance Moms" alum called the "Full House" star the "rudest" celebrity she had ever met in a TikTok video last year.
After the clip went viral, Siwa, 20, and Bure, 47, had several other public exchanges, and the two appeared to have resolved their differences. However, the dancer later called out Bure once again regarding comments the "Let It Snow" actress made about "traditional marriage" in a press release and a Wall Street Journal interview.
Bure, the chief creative officer for the faith-based Great American Family channel, sparked backlash after saying the network's Christmas programming "will keep traditional marriage at the core." Siwa, who came out as a member of the LGBTQIA community in 2021, said in November Bure's remarks were "rude" and "hurtful."
In an appearance Thursday on the "Viall Files" podcast, Siwa said she wished Bure "was able to be a little more open, more accepting."
"I’m OK with calling her out in the way that I did," Siwa added, referring to her TikTok video.
"For a while, I regretted it. But after I found … that article about her not wanting anything to do with LGBTQIA, that’s my people. And I’ve got to stand up for my people. And that’s messed up."
The "Boomerang" singer explained she didn't object to Bure's goal of focusing on traditional marriage in Great American Family's Christmas movies. In Bure's WSJ interview, she had been asked if the network would feature same-sex couples as leads, and Bure said, "I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core."
"You should do a movie with traditional marriage, with a man to a woman," Siwa noted. "Not that that is what should be traditional marriage, but it is traditional marriage. You know what I mean? Like, a lot of times people are like, ‘That shouldn’t be traditional marriage. Anything can be traditional marriage.' But, typically speaking, man to woman marriage is traditional."
During the "Viall Files" podcast, a portion of Bure's WSJ interview about switching networks was also read to Siwa.
In April 2022, Bure surprised fans when she announced that she was leaving Hallmark Media to develop, produce and star in projects for Great American Family. For over a decade, the "Full House" alum was a mainstay on the Hallmark Channel, starring in 30 movies, including 10 holiday films.
"My heart wants to tell stories that have more meaning and purpose and depth behind them," Bure said at the time. "I knew that the people behind Great American Family were Christians that love the Lord and wanted to promote faith programming and good family entertainment."
Siwa explained to podcast host and "The Bachelor" alum Nick Viall she took issue with that particular quote from Bure's interview and shared how she viewed Bure's remark.
"It wasn’t that she wants to do a movie about that. It's that she wants to do a movie about that to put down LGBTQIA, and that she was specifically going to make movies that had no representation of LGBTQIA, which is fine if you are doing it because it's just your movie's storyline, and it’s just it is what it is," Siwa said.
"Not everything needs to be gay, essentially, but when you’re doing it out of spite to say, ‘Too much is about LGBTQ right now. You guys suck, and I want to make a movie about traditional marriage. And you’re not traditional.' That got to me a little bit.
"That's what I don't like because … why is LGBTQIA not allowed to be good, loving, Christian? You know what I mean? You can be gay, and you can look up to the Lord. Why not? You know?" Siwa said. "And, so, that's where it's like, ‘Homegirl, just go make your movie.’"
Earlier in the podcast, the Oklahoma native said she "grew up to be religious."
"I still have faith. I still believe," she added.
A representative for Bure did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
After Bure's comments sparked backlash in November, she issued a statement.
"All of you who know me know beyond question that I have great love and affection for all people," the statement said. "It absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would ever think I intentionally would want to offend and hurt anyone.
"We need Christmas more than ever. I am a devoted Christian, which means that I believe that every human being bears the image of God. Because of that, I am called to love all people. And I do.
"I have long wanted to find a home for more faith-based programming. I am grateful to be an integral part of a young and growing network.
"I had also expressed in my interview, which was not included, that people of all ethnicities and identities have and will continue to contribute to the network in great ways both in front of and behind the camera, which I encourage and fully support."
Siwa also recalled the alleged incident that led her to brand Bure "the rudest celebrity" she had ever met in her July 2022 TikTok video. According to Siwa, the interaction took place when she was 10 or 11 and attended the premiere of "Fuller House."
"The J Team" star remembered she asked Bure to pose for a photo with her, but the actress told her, "Not right now."
"And I was like, ‘OK, fine. Like, no worries,’" Siwa said on the podcast. "I was sad. I loved [Bure's character D.J.] on the show, but whatever, fine.
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"I walked away, went back over to my mom. And I turned around, and she was taking pictures with other kids. And just as a little kid that just like stuck with me. You know what I mean? It was just kind of one of those things that if somebody was to ask me that question [about the rudest celebrity she has ever met], that would be my answer."
Siwa told Viall that Bure contacted her and apologized after her TikTok video went viral.
"Everyone started coming after her. Everyone started coming after me," the YouTuber recalled. "We were both getting hit. She called me. She was like, ‘Can we make peace of this?' She was like, ‘What went on?’
"She apologized, and I was like, ‘Honestly, I appreciate that you called," Siwa added. "If you make a post, I’ll respond to it.’ I responded to it, whatever, fine, and then after that, dust settled.
"I actually had a little bit of like, 'I shouldn't have posted that.' She didn't need that. I didn't need that. Like, let's learn the lesson for next time."
However, Siwa said she felt compelled to respond after Bure's "traditional marriage" remarks.
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The singer told Viall she has come to terms with the fact she and Bure will probably never see eye to eye.
"After reading [the article], it gave me a little sense of, ‘OK, you and her are never going to agree. You and her are never going to be friends. You and her are never going to get along,'" Siwa said.
"I’m never going to be able to change her. She’s not gonna be able to change me. We can both just live life. We can just both have fun." | https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jojo-siwa-doesnt-regret-calling-candace-cameron-bure-out-rudest-star-ever-met | 2023-07-29T02:41:52 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jojo-siwa-doesnt-regret-calling-candace-cameron-bure-out-rudest-star-ever-met |
Michigan teacher arrested for smuggling fentanyl, money, cell for phone sex into jail, sheriff says
Meredith Leyrer, who worked as a jail educator, allegedly continued her drug-smuggling conspiracy for 7 months before she was caught
A Michigan teacher is accused of smuggling drugs, a cell phone for phone sex and money to inmates under the guise of working as a jail educator, officials said Friday.
Meredith Leyrer, 54, was arrested on Monday and faces charges of manufacturing and delivering narcotics, bringing contraband into a correctional facility and bringing a phone into a correctional facility, all felonies, Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson said in a video posted to the department’s Facebook page on Friday.
Leyrer began abusing her role as an educator for the Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education (IGNITE) program last December, Swanson said.
Swanson called IGNITE an "education model, a culture change" but to "see somebody from the inside try to take that down we have to realize that nothing is sacred."
He added that the type of drug smuggling conspiracy Leyrer was allegedly involved with at the jail is difficult to undertake and those that do "use their positions of influence and trust, and they abuse it."
Leyrer, who was a teacher at Mount Morris High School, a partner with IGNITE, allegedly deposited more than $630 into three inmates accounts starting in December before she began smuggling in fentanyl pills and cans of marijuana wax.
Surveillance video from the jail allegedly showed Leyrer pass more than 100 fentanyl pills to an inmate inside a folder while they sat at a table during a lesson one day.
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"This is not a teacher this is a drug smuggler who plays the role of a teacher," Swanson said.
He said Leyrer also smuggled in cellphone into the jail "so she could have phone sex" with inmates, adding that she made more than 350 calls to inmates in December.
Swanson said Leyrer burst into tears when he told her how "disappointed" he was in her after her arrest, saying that she told him she had "low self-esteem" and had been "groomed" by the inmates.
Swanson said she began justifying her actions because of her grooming in a similar way an addict does. She remains in custody on a $20,000 bond.
Swanson promised that he wouldn’t give up on IGNITE "because of a drug smuggler."
"We’re never going to relent," he said , saying he "accepted responsibility" that Leyrer’s alleged conspiracy was able to continue for seven months before she was caught.
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"Anything good is going to be battle tested and in the end we’re going to be better for it," he added. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-teacher-arrested-smuggling-fentanyl-money-cell-phone-sex-jail-sheriff-says | 2023-07-29T02:41:58 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-teacher-arrested-smuggling-fentanyl-money-cell-phone-sex-jail-sheriff-says |
‘Our hero is going home’: Police officer released from rehab 3.5 months after Ky. bank shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - After 109 days, Louisville Metro police officer Nickolas Wilt has been released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and is going home.
Wilt has been hospitalized, receiving medical care for the last three and a half months after the Old National Bank mass shooting on April 10. Wilt was critically injured when he was shot in the head after responding to the shooting that ultimately killed five people.
The victims were identified as Tommy Elliott, 63; Jim Tutt, 64; Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; and Deana Eckert, 57.
Wilt was listed in critical condition for nearly a month. Officials with the University of Louisville Health said Wilt received multiple surgeries and underwent several procedures at University of Louisville Hospital and Jewish Hospital.
On May 10, one month after the shooting, Wilt was transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute to begin neuro and physical rehabilitation after seeing an improvement in his condition. Over the course of the last three and a half months, doctors and family of Wilt have called his journey remarkable.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear shared a photo with Wilt ahead of his release.
“Kentucky, our prayers were heard. @LMPD Officer Nick Wilt is headed home with his family. Officer Wilt is a hero who ran toward danger to save the lives of several of my friends. I am forever grateful for him and his bravery. Let’s keep praying for him.”
Wilt was honored as he left the halls of Frazier Rehab. He was accompanied by family as well as some fellow officers.
After leaving the rehab facility, Wilt was driven to Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway where he was driven past a line of well-wishers. The van then headed for Oldham County where community members were invited to gather along Highway 53 in La Grange to greet Wilt.
LMPD shared their sentiment on their social media, honoring the heroic actions of Wilt.
“Resilience, strength, courage. Those are just a few words to describe Ofc. Nickolas Wilt. April 10th, innocent lives were lost. Ofc. Wilt, just 10 days on the job, answered the call to help stop an active shooter. Today, our hero is going home. He’s ready. #WiltsWarriors”
Louisville Metro Police Foundation has created a donation site to help pay for Wilt’s medical expenses.
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Seasonable and more comfortable weather returns to Western Wisconsin for the final weekend of July
Showers and thunderstorms moved through much of Western Wisconsin this evening as a cold front to our north gradually worked across the area. Several storms were on the strong side with very large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. These will continue to exit tonight, leaving us with variable clouds as a high pressure system slowly drops out of Canada to the southeast. Temperatures will be a bit cooler compared to previous nights as lows dip to the low 60s. We’ll be starting off the weekend with nice weather as high pressure begins to take over while light northerly flow ushers in a cooler and drier air mass. Mostly to partly sunny skies are expected throughout the day with dew points ranging in the 50s and low 60s. Meanwhile, afternoon highs will run much closer to average in the low to mid-80s.
Mostly clear skies at night will lead to a cooler start Sunday as temperatures bottom out in the low 50s. Otherwise, the final days of July are expected to be pleasant as sunshine dominates with highs remaining in the low 80s. By Tuesday, we’ll start to warm slightly above average as high pressure drifts off to the east, placing us in southerly return flow on the backside. Temperatures to kick off August will climb into the mid-80s with sun and clouds, before we track our next chance for a few showers and storms mid-week as a cold front approaches from the northwest. Wednesday is likely to be our hottest day of the week, with temperatures reaching up around 90 as south and southwest winds continue underneath a leading warm front to the northeast. This looks to be short-lived though, as Canadian high pressure begins to work in Thursday and Friday with highs back near average.
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