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Skip navigation Search Query Submit Search MLB NFL NBA NHL NASCAR Premier League College Football College Basketball Horse Racing Top News 2023 Big Ten Betting Preview Series: Ohio State Buckeyes Eric Froton , Eric Froton , 2023 SuperMotocross Power Rankings after Washougal: Haiden Deegan improves two spots in 250s Dan Beaver , Dan Beaver , All eyes on Damar Hamlin at Buffalo Bills’ training camp Peter King , Peter King , Top Clips Can Thomas get on track at the Wyndham? Disconnect between Taylor-Irsay, past-present RBs Ever wonder what makes a MotoGP bike so unique? Trending Teams Washington Commanders St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Profile Profile Login Favorites Favorites Sign up to follow your favorites on all your devices. Sign up All Sports All Sports NFL PFT MLB NBA NHL Soccer Motors NASCAR College Football College Basketball Golf Olympics Tennis Horse Racing Cycling WNBA On Her Turf Figure Skating USFL Dog Show AA Bowl Rugby Rotoworld Rotoworld Fantasy Home Fantasy Football Football Draft Guide - NEW! Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Basketball Matthew Berry Betting Home Baseball Season Tools Watch Podcasts Peacock Paris 2024 Olympics Team USA Olympics Golf Now Golf Pass Sports Engine Search Query Submit Search MLB NFL NBA NHL NASCAR Premier League College Football College Basketball Horse Racing Top News 2023 Big Ten Betting Preview Series: Ohio State Buckeyes Eric Froton , Eric Froton , 2023 SuperMotocross Power Rankings after Washougal: Haiden Deegan improves two spots in 250s Dan Beaver , Dan Beaver , All eyes on Damar Hamlin at Buffalo Bills’ training camp Peter King , Peter King , Top Clips Can Thomas get on track at the Wyndham? Disconnect between Taylor-Irsay, past-present RBs Ever wonder what makes a MotoGP bike so unique? Trending Teams Washington Commanders St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees All Sports NFL PFT MLB NBA NHL Soccer Motors NASCAR College Football College Basketball Golf Olympics Tennis Horse Racing Cycling WNBA On Her Turf Figure Skating USFL Dog Show AA Bowl Rugby Rotoworld Fantasy Home Fantasy Football Football Draft Guide - NEW! Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Basketball Matthew Berry Betting Home Baseball Season Tools Watch Podcasts Favorites Profile Peacock Paris 2024 Olympics Team USA Olympics Golf Now Golf Pass Sports Engine Favorites Profile Login Menu Favorites Sign up to follow your favorites on all your devices. Sign up Watch Now Is Thomas' Ryder Cup spot in jeopardy? July 31, 2023 12:41 PM The Golf Central crew discusses if Justin Thomas has a chance to make the Ryder Cup team after missing five cuts in his last seven starts. Close Ad	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf-central/is-thomas-ryder-cup-spot-in-jeopardy	2023-07-31T18:47:39	0	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf-central/is-thomas-ryder-cup-spot-in-jeopardy
Skip navigation Search Query Submit Search MLB NFL NBA NHL NASCAR Premier League College Football College Basketball Horse Racing Top News 2023 Big Ten Betting Preview Series: Ohio State Buckeyes Eric Froton , Eric Froton , 2023 SuperMotocross Power Rankings after Washougal: Haiden Deegan improves two spots in 250s Dan Beaver , Dan Beaver , All eyes on Damar Hamlin at Buffalo Bills’ training camp Peter King , Peter King , Top Clips Can Thomas get on track at the Wyndham? Disconnect between Taylor-Irsay, past-present RBs Ever wonder what makes a MotoGP bike so unique? Trending Teams Washington Commanders St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Profile Profile Login Favorites Favorites Sign up to follow your favorites on all your devices. Sign up All Sports All Sports NFL PFT MLB NBA NHL Soccer Motors NASCAR College Football College Basketball Golf Olympics Tennis Horse Racing Cycling WNBA On Her Turf Figure Skating USFL Dog Show AA Bowl Rugby Rotoworld Rotoworld Fantasy Home Fantasy Football Football Draft Guide - NEW! Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Basketball Matthew Berry Betting Home Baseball Season Tools Watch Podcasts Peacock Paris 2024 Olympics Team USA Olympics Golf Now Golf Pass Sports Engine Search Query Submit Search MLB NFL NBA NHL NASCAR Premier League College Football College Basketball Horse Racing Top News 2023 Big Ten Betting Preview Series: Ohio State Buckeyes Eric Froton , Eric Froton , 2023 SuperMotocross Power Rankings after Washougal: Haiden Deegan improves two spots in 250s Dan Beaver , Dan Beaver , All eyes on Damar Hamlin at Buffalo Bills’ training camp Peter King , Peter King , Top Clips Can Thomas get on track at the Wyndham? Disconnect between Taylor-Irsay, past-present RBs Ever wonder what makes a MotoGP bike so unique? Trending Teams Washington Commanders St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees All Sports NFL PFT MLB NBA NHL Soccer Motors NASCAR College Football College Basketball Golf Olympics Tennis Horse Racing Cycling WNBA On Her Turf Figure Skating USFL Dog Show AA Bowl Rugby Rotoworld Fantasy Home Fantasy Football Football Draft Guide - NEW! Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Basketball Matthew Berry Betting Home Baseball Season Tools Watch Podcasts Favorites Profile Peacock Paris 2024 Olympics Team USA Olympics Golf Now Golf Pass Sports Engine Favorites Profile Login Menu Favorites Sign up to follow your favorites on all your devices. Sign up Watch Now Kim reflects on 'surreal' U.S. Junior Amateur win July 31, 2023 01:16 PM Bryan Kim joins Golf Central to look back on his 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur victory and explains what improvements he had to make in order to see significant changes in his performance. Close Ad	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf-central/kim-reflects-on-surreal-u-s-junior-amateur-win	2023-07-31T18:47:41	0	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf-central/kim-reflects-on-surreal-u-s-junior-amateur-win
Watch Now LPGA entering 'exciting era' as new stars emerge The Golf Central crew is joined by Ron Sirak where they break down Celine Boutier's win, Carlota Ciganda's disqualification, Lexi Thomas' journey, and what the future of the LPGA possibly holds.	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf-central/lpga-entering-exciting-era-as-new-stars-emerge	2023-07-31T18:47:42	1	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf-central/lpga-entering-exciting-era-as-new-stars-emerge
Thorbjornsen doesn't take No. 1 ranking lightly July 26, 2023 02:24 PM Michael Thorbjornsen, the No. 1 player in the PGA Tour University class of 2024 rankings, joins the show to discuss his experience playing college golf and look ahead to the upcoming season.	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf/golf-today/can-thomas-get-on-track-at-the-wyndham	2023-07-31T18:47:42	0	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/golf/golf-today/can-thomas-get-on-track-at-the-wyndham
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. A controversial fencing match Thursday highlighted the difficulties that could bring. Ukraine’s government signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes,” a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics. Hours after the new policy was announced, Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan, a four-time Olympian, stepped up to fight an officially-neutral Russian opponent at the world fencing championships. Kharlan won, but was later disqualified after refusing to shake her opponent’s hand. The International Olympic Committee said it welcomed an easing of the boycott, but pointed to a need for “sensitivity” to Ukraine’s concerns. Since April, it was government policy for Ukrainian athletes to boycott any national team competitions that allowed athletes from Russia or Belarus to compete. That applied even if the Russians and Belarusians were officially considered “Individual Neutral Athletes,” the preferred term of the International Olympic Committee. A decree dated Wednesday says Ukrainian athletes and teams will only be required to boycott if competitors from Russia or Belarus are competing under their national flags or other symbols, or have signaled allegiance to either of those countries in another way. The change in policy could smooth the way for Ukrainians to compete at next year’s Paris Olympics, but Kharlan’s match showed the challenges that await. “This decision will allow Ukrainian athletes to participate in international competitions and will enable them to qualify for the Olympic Games Paris 2024,” the IOC said. “We are glad that they will be given this opportunity, and at the same time we are aware of the difficult inner conflicts they may have, given the aggression against their country. “Therefore, we encourage international federations to handle situations involving Ukrainian and Individual Neutral Athletes with the necessary degree of sensitivity. We continue to stand in full solidarity with the Ukrainian athletes and the Olympic community of Ukraine.” Kharlan, who has won four Olympic medals, including gold in 2008, beat Anna Smirnova of Russia 15-7 at the world championships — a key ranking event for Olympic qualifying — on Thursday in Milan, Italy. However, Smirnova refused to leave after the bout for more than 50 minutes, sitting on a chair on the fencing piste in an apparent protest because Kharlan refused to shake hands at the end. The Ukrainian pointed her sabre in the direction of Smirnova. Touching blades was used as an alternative to handshakes at fencing competitions during the coronavirus pandemic. Kharlan was later listed as excluded from the event in the tournament bracket. The International Fencing Federation did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the reason. Smirnova was not reinstated and Bulgarian fencer Yoana Ilieva, who Kharlan had been due to face next, advanced by walkover. Another Ukrainian, Igor Reizlin, withdrew from his event at the same world championships when he was drawn to compete against a Russian in the men’s epee tournament on Wednesday, before the decree was published. The IOC favors allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete as “neutral athletes” without national symbols in Olympic qualifying events. The governing bodies of most Olympic sports have either adopted the IOC policy already or are working on plans to do so. The IOC still recommends barring Russia and Belarus from team sports and excluding athletes who are contracted to the military or security forces. The IOC — which initially recommended that sports bodies exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes on safety grounds last year — says it has not taken a final decision on allowing “neutral” Russian and Belarusian athletes at next year’s Paris Olympics. Ukraine had previously objected strongly to the policy, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying in January that “any neutral flag of Russian athletes is stained with blood” and that Russia would exploit their presence for propaganda. Ukrainian teams in fencing and judo already boycotted events which included Russians following last year’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A government decree in April made that state policy as IOC-backed efforts to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes gathered pace. Some Ukrainian athletes publicly disagreed with the boycott policy, saying that it was better to ensure Ukraine was still represented even if they would prefer Russians did not compete. Tennis is the one sport where matches between Ukrainians and Russians or Belarusians have been commonplace. The men’s and women’s tennis tours allowed players from Russia and Belarus to keep competing without national flags last year. Ukrainian players have refused to shake hands with them, sometimes prompting boos from the crowd. The dispute between Kharlan and Smirnova could resonate with Olympic decision-makers. Fencing may be not be one of the most-watched sports at the Olympics, but former fencers are influential behind the scenes. IOC president Thomas Bach, who has signaled his organization will monitor the behavior of Russians and Belarusians given neutral status, is himself a former fencer who won a gold medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Senior sports officials in Russia and Ukraine are also former fencers who were teammates at the 1992 Barcelona Games. ___ AP coverage of the Paris Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports	https://www.ksn.com/sports/olympics/ap-ukraine-eases-its-sports-boycott-policy-to-compete-against-some-russians-ahead-of-olympics/	2023-07-31T18:47:41	1	https://www.ksn.com/sports/olympics/ap-ukraine-eases-its-sports-boycott-policy-to-compete-against-some-russians-ahead-of-olympics/
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With her album “Rockstar” set to release later this year, Dolly Parton is helping promote the upcoming Summer Olympics by covering two iconic rock anthems. NBCUniversal, the U.S. broadcaster for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, teamed up with Parton to create a unique cover of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” to promote their coverage of the games in Paris. The official music video combining the two anthems was released Wednesday, exactly one year before the start of the games, with Parton in front of the Eiffel Tour along with dramatic images of such famed U.S. Olympians as Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky and the U.S. basketball teams. The tracks mark her latest foray into the rock world following her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year. Her new album “Rockstar” is set to release on Nov. 17 with collaborations with icons including Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and Elton John. Find more Dolly content “I love the Olympics! I do my best to plan my schedule to watch as much of it as I possibly can,” Parton said in a press release. “I tape it just in case I miss the live action on a certain day and watch it back as soon as possible. I laugh, I cry, I scream, there are no losers in the Olympics as they have all spent a lifetime preparing but I celebrate with the ones that go away with the gold, silver, and bronze medals.”	https://www.ksn.com/sports/olympics/dolly-parton-rocks-cover-of-we-are-the-champions-for-the-2024-olympics/	2023-07-31T18:47:48	1	https://www.ksn.com/sports/olympics/dolly-parton-rocks-cover-of-we-are-the-champions-for-the-2024-olympics/
Heated emotions could mean fireworks at Richmond July 28, 2023 10:36 AM Dustin Long previews the top storylines for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, from the heated emotions post-Pocono to outlooks for Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, and those on the playoff bubble.	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/buescher-has-raced-cup-in-relative-obscurity	2023-07-31T18:47:58	0	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/buescher-has-raced-cup-in-relative-obscurity
Heated emotions could mean fireworks at Richmond July 28, 2023 10:36 AM Dustin Long previews the top storylines for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway, from the heated emotions post-Pocono to outlooks for Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, and those on the playoff bubble.	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/is-rfk-racing-the-best-ford-team-right-now	2023-07-31T18:48:08	1	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/is-rfk-racing-the-best-ford-team-right-now
We’re closing out the hottest month ever this July, with the hottest consecutive three weeks on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Extreme temperatures remind us just how much heat can affect our physical health in dangerous and sometimes deadly ways. More than 600 people die each year in the U.S. from heat-related illnesses. But emerging research shows that hot days can affect our mental health, too. Emergency room visits for mental health issues across age groups rise along with the temperature. And the heat can affect everything from our sleep and mood to our susceptibility to anxiety and depression. As extreme heat waves become more common, how can we prepare for their effects on our brains, not just our bodies? Copyright 2023 WAMU 88.5	https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-07-30/how-extreme-heat-affects-our-mental-health	2023-07-31T18:48:09	1	https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-07-30/how-extreme-heat-affects-our-mental-health
$1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is among a surge in huge payouts due to more than just luck DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another day, another billion-dollar lottery jackpot. At least, that’s how it seems ahead of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing for an estimated $1.05 billion top prize. It’s a huge sum of money, but such giant jackpots have become far more common, with five prizes topping $1 billion since 2021 — and one jackpot reaching $2.04 billion in 2022. The massive prizes are due in part to chance, but it’s not all happenstance. Rising interest rates coupled with changes to the odds of winning are also big reasons the prizes grow so large. HOW DO INTEREST RATES INCREASE JACKPOTS? Nearly all jackpot winners opt for a lump sum payout, which for Tuesday night’s drawing would be an estimated $527.9 million. The lump sum is the cash that a winner has actually won. The highlighted $1.05 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, which is funded by that lump sum and will be doled out annually over 30 years. That’s where the higher interest rate becomes a factor, because the higher the interest rate, the larger the annuity can grow over three decades. The U.S. is in the midst of a remarkable run of interest rate increases, with the Federal Reserve raising a key rate 11 times in 17 months, and that higher rate enables a roughly $500 million lump sum prize to be advertised as a jackpot of about twice that size. HOW DOES THE ANNUITY WORK? A winner who chooses the annuity option would receive an initial payment and then 29 annual payments that rise by 5% each year. Opting for an annuity has some tax advantages, as less of the winnings would be taxed at the top federal income tax rate of 37%. It also could be an option for winners who don’t trust themselves to manage so much money all at once. If lottery winners die before 30 years, the future payments would go to their beneficiaries. WHY DO WINNERS SNUB THE ANNUITY OPTION? The annuities pay out big money, but not nearly as big as taking the lump sum. For example, a sole winner of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions could choose a lump sum of an estimated $527.9 million or an initial annuity payment of about $15.8 million. Of course, those annuity payments would continue for decades and gradually increase until the final check paid about $65.1 million, according to lottery officials. In both cases, the winnings would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings. Given all that, nearly all jackpot winners think they could make more money by investing the money themselves, or they simply want the biggest initial payout possible. WHAT ABOUT THE ODDS OF WINNING? That’s another factor that has created so many huge prizes for those who match all six numbers. In 2015, the Powerball odds were changed from 1 in 175.2 million to 1 in 292.2 million. Mega Millions took a similar action in 2019 by lengthening the game’s odds from 1 in 258.9 million to 1 in 302.6 million. For lottery officials, the hope was that by making it harder to win jackpots, the prizes would roll over for weeks and create truly massive pots of money that would in turn generate higher sales. The result is that all of the billion dollar jackpots have come after the changes in the odds. HOW LONG UNTIL THERE IS A WINNER? Luck remains a big factor, as the odds of any ticket being a winner never changes. However, the more people who play Mega Millions, the more of the potential 302.6 million number combinations are covered. For the last Mega Millions drawing on Friday night, 20.1% of possible number combinations were purchased. Typically, the larger the jackpot grows, the more people buy tickets and the more potential combinations are covered. Tuesday night’s drawing will be the 30th since the last jackpot winner. That is inching closer to the longest Mega Millions jackpot drought, which reached 37 drawings from Sept. 18, 2020, to Jan. 22, 2021. The longest jackpot run was for a Powerball prize that stretched over 41 drawings and ended with a record $2.04 billion prize on Nov. 7, 2022. ___ The top federal tax bracket has been corrected to 37%. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/	2023-07-31T18:48:10	0	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/
8-year-old survives cougar attack in Washington state national park PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — An 8-year-old child survived a cougar attack with minor injuries while camping in Olympic National Park in Washington state over the weekend. “The cougar casually abandoned its attack after being yelled and screamed at by the child’s mother,” the National Park Service said in a statement. After being assessed by park personnel, the child, who was not identified, went to a hospital for further evaluation. Rangers shut down the campsite and surrounding areas following the Saturday attack. Park law enforcement and cougar specialists began looking for the animal on Sunday at Lake Angeles. If located, the cougar will be euthanized and officials hope a necropsy will provide clues as to why it attacked. Cougars are rarely seen and attacks on humans are extremely rare, park officials said. The lethal removal of the cougar is in line with the park’s protocol for wildlife observations, interactions and attacks. The entirety of the 1,562-square-mile park located about 60 miles east of Seattle is consider cougar territory. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/8-year-old-survives-cougar-attack-washington-state-national-park/	2023-07-31T18:48:13	0	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/8-year-old-survives-cougar-attack-washington-state-national-park/
Brookings man arrested for strangling cats Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT\|Updated: 31 minutes ago BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Friday, Brookings police received a report of a man who had strangled three cats. Officers found and interviewed 33-year-old Cory Martison about the incident. Martison admitted to “taking their lives by choking them,” according to the Brookings Police Department. Martison was arrested for three counts of Cruelty to Animals (class 6 felony). He was booked into the Brookings County Jail, where he is currently being held on a $1,000 cash bond. Copyright 2023 KSFY. All rights reserved.	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/brookings-man-arrested-strangling-cats/	2023-07-31T18:48:15	0	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/brookings-man-arrested-strangling-cats/
Dreamtown: The Story of Adelanto is a true-story, Coen brothers-esque caper about a California desert town that tried to revive its economy by turning to legal cannabis sales. Copyright 2023 Fresh Air Dreamtown: The Story of Adelanto is a true-story, Coen brothers-esque caper about a California desert town that tried to revive its economy by turning to legal cannabis sales. Copyright 2023 Fresh Air	https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-07-31/dreamtown-podcast-examines-how-legal-marijuana-transformed-one-small-town	2023-07-31T18:48:15	1	https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-07-31/dreamtown-podcast-examines-how-legal-marijuana-transformed-one-small-town
Man drowns after being thrown from boat on lake during storm, officials say ANDERSON, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A man in South Carolina died after he was thrown off a boat while on a lake during a storm Saturday night. WHNS reports the man, later identified as 69-year-old Darrell Hewett, was on his boat on Lake Hartwell trying to return to the dock when he was caught in the storm. Rough waters were stirred up because of the storm, causing Hewett to be thrown from his boat as he stood up, according to authorities. First responders were called to Providence Point at around 8 p.m. in response to the drowning. Officials said they learned that bystanders were also trying to get to the dock because of the storm and pulled Hewett from the water. According to authorities, Hewett was not wearing a life jacket. His death was ruled as an accidental drowning. Copyright 2023 WHNS via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/man-drowns-after-being-thrown-boat-lake-during-storm-officials-say/	2023-07-31T18:48:18	0	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/man-drowns-after-being-thrown-boat-lake-during-storm-officials-say/
Outlining expectations for new NFL head coaches July 31, 2023 12:14 PM Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed define what a successful season would look like for the Broncos, Colts, Texans, Panthers and Cardinals, as new head coaches take the helm for each of these teams this year.	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/chris-simms-unbuttoned/inside-fine-line-of-preseason-training-injury-risk	2023-07-31T18:48:18	1	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/chris-simms-unbuttoned/inside-fine-line-of-preseason-training-injury-risk
Sioux Falls man arrested for Aggravated Assault, Burglary & Intentional Damage SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A 25-year-old Sioux Falls man entered a house with a knife and broke items and a window in central Sioux Falls on Saturday. The incident happened a little after 8 p.m. in the 600 block of W 18th St. A couple of men were inside a home and saw there was a man they did not know in the garage. The man pulled out a knife and charged at them. The men ran away, and the suspect ran inside the house. He went into the basement and started breaking things. According to police, the suspect was in the basement for some time before the men heard glass break and the room become quiet. The suspect had broken a window and fled. There was a short foot pursuit, and he was found nearby. One of the victims was or is in a relationship with the suspect’s ex, which authorities believe is the connection. The suspect — 25-year-old Henry Logan from Sioux Falls — was arrested for Aggravated Assault, Burglary and Intentional Damage and was placed on a parole hold. Copyright 2023 KSFY. All rights reserved.	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/sioux-falls-man-arrested-aggravated-assault-burglary-intentional-damage/	2023-07-31T18:48:21	1	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2023/07/31/sioux-falls-man-arrested-aggravated-assault-burglary-intentional-damage/
Leanne Morgan remembers the moment she realized she could make it in comedy: She was at a party, telling jokes, and a woman "peepeed on the couch." "That was a 'God' moment for me ... " Morgan says. "I thought, 'OK, I can make it in stand-up.'" Morgan took a roundabout route to professional comedy: She was a young mother living in Bean Station, Tenn., in the 1990s — and she started selling jewelry in women's houses two or three nights a week as a way to make a bit of extra money. "It was like Mary Kay and Tupperware, those kinds of companies," Morgan says. "Somebody makes a dip, or a pan of brownies, and then I would schlep that big case of jewelry and put all that jewelry out on a kitchen table." Morgan was supposed to be talking up the jewelry, but instead she found herself making her customers laugh with stories about breastfeeding and hemorrhoids. Morgan was 32 with three young children at home when she started performing stand-up in clubs on the weekend. Every few years, someone from Hollywood would call to offer her a sitcom deal — but each time the deal would fall through. In 2018, she nearly gave up, but she decided to make one more push. She hired two brothers in Plano, Texas, to help promote her material on social media. One clip, in which she joked about going to a Def Leppard/Journey concert with her husband, went viral. "That [video] blew up, and I started selling out all over the United States," Morgan says. "People would see those videos ... and start calling comedy clubs and ask them to book me." Now 57 with three grown children and two grandchildren, Morgan has her own self-produced Netflix special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman. In it, she makes fun of everyday life, from marriage and motherhood to menopause and dating apps. "It took me a long time to find my audience ... but I always knew they were out there," she says. "I think Hollywood forgets us, and I think a lot of comedians that are cool and edgy and all of that, just forget about my demographic and I think we're the best. I think we're the people that make decisions to go buy tickets and want to get out and have a good time." Interview highlights On connecting to her audience I'm nurturing. If I make fun, it's of myself, it's not of anybody else. I'm not confrontational. And so I think people find comfort with me. ... I was in LA doing The Comedy Store, which was a dream of mine, and it was all these edgy comedians that were getting up and talking about all kinds of stuff. And then I got up and talked about how somebody made me a meatloaf at my children's school the day that I got my IUD replaced. And young people came out of The Comedy Store and said, "Can I hug you?" I think that even though ... in my mind I'd have a chip on my shoulder over the years and think, Oh, I'm not edgy enough there. I'm not a cool kid in the business in the industry and all that, I do think that people were enjoying what I did. On calling herself the "Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia" Comedy is hard. ... It's a hard business. I resonated with that character because she was fearless and she had those babies and her husband was a ding dong. My husband's not a ding dong, but she overcame so much and kept going and men would say, "Oh, women aren't funny," and all that kind of stuff, and trying to sabotage her. I've been through all that. When young people ask me, "Do you think I should do stand-up?" I don't want to squash somebody's dreams. But it's hard for me as a mother not to say, "Listen, you're going to be driving in a car for 300 miles to make $50 and you won't have a hotel room." I mean, it's a hard, hard business. But when I saw that series, I thought, that's what I did: I had three babies. I was in the Appalachian Mountains. I didn't have a comedy club near me, and I just had to pave out another way than the traditional way that people do stand-up. And I did. I don't know how, but I did. On the four television sitcom deals over the years that fell through I would be devastated at the time. But those little nuggets would give me the encouragement to keep going. For one thing, because I was in Knoxville. ... I was not living in LA or New York. I was raising these children and I got to raise them in Knoxville, Tennessee, and they became who they're supposed to be. If I'd have gone to LA, they probably wouldn't be who they are. And I would be devastated [when the series fell through], but then it always kept me encouraged, like, I've got something. I know I'm not crazy. I can do this. On ignoring her ex-husband when he advised her to get rid of her Tennessee accent [He] said to me, "Your accent and your diction, you need diction lessons. People are making fun of me. People think you're stupid." And I remember at the time, I don't know how I had the sense to think, "No, you're wrong." And I didn't change anything. I could have. I had pretty low self-esteem and was pretty beat down at the time, but I felt like ... you're not going to change me. This is who I am. And I think now, going forward, 40 years later, that is what has made this happen for me, is I am who I am. .... I'm authentic. I feel like at my age now, it's like this is who I am. You either like it or you don't. It's OK if you don't. ... I do find humor in hard things, but I think a lot of comedians do. That's how we cope. Lauren Krenzel and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Beth Novey adapted it for the web. Copyright 2023 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air.	https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-07-31/leanne-morgan-the-mrs-maisel-of-appalachia-jokes-about-motherhood-and-menopause	2023-07-31T18:48:21	0	https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-07-31/leanne-morgan-the-mrs-maisel-of-appalachia-jokes-about-motherhood-and-menopause
MaineHealth has received nearly $13 million from the National Institutes of Health to study metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. The five-year grant is a renewal of a previous grant MaineHealth received to study how bones, brain and fat control metabolism. Over the next five years, researchers will focus on how bariatric surgery affects bone health, and how night shift work affects gestational diabetes during pregnancy. MaineHealth officials say the research fuels discoveries that can help patients, and it also helps launch the careers of young researchers.	https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2023-07-31/mainehealth-receives-12-9-million-federal-grant-to-study-metabolic-diseases	2023-07-31T18:48:26	1	https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2023-07-31/mainehealth-receives-12-9-million-federal-grant-to-study-metabolic-diseases
$1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is among a surge in huge payouts due to more than just luck DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another day, another billion-dollar lottery jackpot. At least, that’s how it seems ahead of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing for an estimated $1.05 billion top prize. It’s a huge sum of money, but such giant jackpots have become far more common, with five prizes topping $1 billion since 2021 — and one jackpot reaching $2.04 billion in 2022. The massive prizes are due in part to chance, but it’s not all happenstance. Rising interest rates coupled with changes to the odds of winning are also big reasons the prizes grow so large. HOW DO INTEREST RATES INCREASE JACKPOTS? Nearly all jackpot winners opt for a lump sum payout, which for Tuesday night’s drawing would be an estimated $527.9 million. The lump sum is the cash that a winner has actually won. The highlighted $1.05 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, which is funded by that lump sum and will be doled out annually over 30 years. That’s where the higher interest rate becomes a factor, because the higher the interest rate, the larger the annuity can grow over three decades. The U.S. is in the midst of a remarkable run of interest rate increases, with the Federal Reserve raising a key rate 11 times in 17 months, and that higher rate enables a roughly $500 million lump sum prize to be advertised as a jackpot of about twice that size. HOW DOES THE ANNUITY WORK? A winner who chooses the annuity option would receive an initial payment and then 29 annual payments that rise by 5% each year. Opting for an annuity has some tax advantages, as less of the winnings would be taxed at the top federal income tax rate of 37%. It also could be an option for winners who don’t trust themselves to manage so much money all at once. If lottery winners die before 30 years, the future payments would go to their beneficiaries. WHY DO WINNERS SNUB THE ANNUITY OPTION? The annuities pay out big money, but not nearly as big as taking the lump sum. For example, a sole winner of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions could choose a lump sum of an estimated $527.9 million or an initial annuity payment of about $15.8 million. Of course, those annuity payments would continue for decades and gradually increase until the final check paid about $65.1 million, according to lottery officials. In both cases, the winnings would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings. Given all that, nearly all jackpot winners think they could make more money by investing the money themselves, or they simply want the biggest initial payout possible. WHAT ABOUT THE ODDS OF WINNING? That’s another factor that has created so many huge prizes for those who match all six numbers. In 2015, the Powerball odds were changed from 1 in 175.2 million to 1 in 292.2 million. Mega Millions took a similar action in 2019 by lengthening the game’s odds from 1 in 258.9 million to 1 in 302.6 million. For lottery officials, the hope was that by making it harder to win jackpots, the prizes would roll over for weeks and create truly massive pots of money that would in turn generate higher sales. The result is that all of the billion dollar jackpots have come after the changes in the odds. HOW LONG UNTIL THERE IS A WINNER? Luck remains a big factor, as the odds of any ticket being a winner never changes. However, the more people who play Mega Millions, the more of the potential 302.6 million number combinations are covered. For the last Mega Millions drawing on Friday night, 20.1% of possible number combinations were purchased. Typically, the larger the jackpot grows, the more people buy tickets and the more potential combinations are covered. Tuesday night’s drawing will be the 30th since the last jackpot winner. That is inching closer to the longest Mega Millions jackpot drought, which reached 37 drawings from Sept. 18, 2020, to Jan. 22, 2021. The longest jackpot run was for a Powerball prize that stretched over 41 drawings and ended with a record $2.04 billion prize on Nov. 7, 2022. ___ The top federal tax bracket has been corrected to 37%. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.kmvt.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/	2023-07-31T18:48:26	0	https://www.kmvt.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/
Outlining expectations for new NFL head coaches July 31, 2023 12:14 PM Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed define what a successful season would look like for the Broncos, Colts, Texans, Panthers and Cardinals, as new head coaches take the helm for each of these teams this year.	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/chris-simms-unbuttoned/outlining-expectations-for-new-nfl-head-coaches	2023-07-31T18:48:29	0	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/chris-simms-unbuttoned/outlining-expectations-for-new-nfl-head-coaches
Changes to pet food and specialty pet food packaging will provide consistency and transparency CHAMPAIGN, Ill., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet owners will soon find updated packaging and labels when shopping for pet food and specialty pet food products, including treats and supplements -- the first major update in more than 40 years. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) approved the new suggested labeling guidelines that include standardized nutrition information, clear ingredient statements, and storage and handling instructions. The modern design and updated information will ensure consistency and transparency, so consumers can easily make more informed buying decisions for their pets. The passage of the revised Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food sets a new standard for pet food manufacturers and distributors to follow. Feed regulatory professionals across the United States and Canada worked cooperatively with consumers and professionals within the pet food industry on a strategic course to ensure pet food labels provide a more comprehensive view of the product. "The feedback we received from both consumers and industry advisors throughout this process was an important part of our collaboration to make improvements. We sought public comment to learn more about how pet food label changes would enhance transparency and provide clearer information in a consumer-friendly format. New packaging and labels will be well-defined and easy to understand. And that's good news for all of us, from pet owners and manufacturers to pets themselves," said Austin Therrell, executive director of AAFCO. Major Label Changes As states begin the rulemaking process of adopting and enforcing the Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food, AAFCO recommends a transition period of six years for manufacturers to fully incorporate the label and packaging changes to their products. Pet owners will see some changes before that date, but all packaging should be consistent by the end of the six-year period. Below is a snapshot of what to expect from label updates in four key areas: - Nutrition Facts Box – Updated to resemble human-food labeling more closely. - Intended Use Statement – Updated to new location on the lower-third of the front display panel to help consumers easily identify the purpose of the pet food. - Ingredient Statement – Updated to clarify the use of consistent terminology and allow parentheticals and common or usual names for vitamins. - Handling and Storage Instructions (optional) – Updated and standardized with optional icons for greater consistency. About Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM) AAFCO and its key stakeholders have worked together since 2015, to develop the revised Pet Food Model Regulations. Multiple rounds of consumer research were conducted to understand how pet food labels can better communicate important information. AAFCO used the feedback from consumers and industry officials to develop this new update and to support uniform state implementation of the new regulations. This initiative has been a key example of the benefit of industry and consumer collaboration to solve challenges and make improvements to pet food labels. For more information about PFLM, visit http://www.aafco.org/pflm. About AAFCO The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has been guiding state, federal and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards and laboratory standards for more than 110 years, while supporting the health and safety of people and animals. Its members are charged by their state or federal laws to regulate the manufacture, sale and distribution of animal feeds and feed ingredients. Learn more at aafco.org. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Association of American Feed Control Officials	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/aafco-membership-approves-new-model-pet-food-specialty-pet-food-regulations/	2023-07-31T18:48:30	0	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/aafco-membership-approves-new-model-pet-food-specialty-pet-food-regulations/
Man drowns after being thrown from boat on lake during storm, officials say ANDERSON, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A man in South Carolina died after he was thrown off a boat while on a lake during a storm Saturday night. WHNS reports the man, later identified as 69-year-old Darrell Hewett, was on his boat on Lake Hartwell trying to return to the dock when he was caught in the storm. Rough waters were stirred up because of the storm, causing Hewett to be thrown from his boat as he stood up, according to authorities. First responders were called to Providence Point at around 8 p.m. in response to the drowning. Officials said they learned that bystanders were also trying to get to the dock because of the storm and pulled Hewett from the water. According to authorities, Hewett was not wearing a life jacket. His death was ruled as an accidental drowning. Copyright 2023 WHNS via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.	https://www.kmvt.com/2023/07/31/man-drowns-after-being-thrown-boat-lake-during-storm-officials-say/	2023-07-31T18:48:32	0	https://www.kmvt.com/2023/07/31/man-drowns-after-being-thrown-boat-lake-during-storm-officials-say/
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection has slapped Twitter with a complaint and launched an investigation after the company installed a flashing "X" sign above its building without a permit. On Friday, a city inspector went to Twitter's headquarters to alert the company of the violation and to evaluate the sign located on the roof, according to the complaint. A Twitter representative denied access but explained that the structure is "a temporary lighted sign for an event." The inspector clarified that any signage without a permit must be removed. The inspector came to the headquarters again on Saturday to visit the roof. But upon arrival, "access was denied again by tenant," the complaint said. The city violation comes days after San Francisco police stopped workers from removing Twitter's original sign, which includes its name and iconic blue bird, because the company also did not have proper permits and failed to tape off the sidewalk as part of pedestrian safety measures. As the sign permitting saga was unfolding in San Francisco this weekend, Elon Musk posted a video on Twitter on Saturday unveiling the new black and white signage — the latest in Musk's sweeping rebrand of the social media platform since changes were announced last week. Our HQ in San Francisco tonight pic.twitter.com/VQO2NoX9Tz — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 29, 2023 Twitter did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment. But to a tweet alleging that San Francisco authorities were trying to force Musk to remove the "X" sign, the Twitter owner replied with a laughing-crying emoji. Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.	https://www.mainepublic.org/npr-news/2023-07-31/san-francisco-investigates-twitters-x-sign-musk-responds-with-a-laughing-emoji	2023-07-31T18:48:32	1	https://www.mainepublic.org/npr-news/2023-07-31/san-francisco-investigates-twitters-x-sign-musk-responds-with-a-laughing-emoji
NAPLES, Fla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bramshill Investments, an award-winning alternative asset management firm, releases its Monthly Insights: A Closer Look at Office Commercial Real Estate & Investment Opportunities within Securitized Products. Office properties in the U.S. Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Market have been garnering much of the attention from the markets and media, especially after the fallout from the regional banking crisis that was largely stemmed earlier in 2023. We wanted to delve deeper into the subject to discuss our thoughts and the potential opportunities within the sector. To begin, we want to discuss the size of the sector and related sub sectors. Below is an overview of how the property types of the U.S. CRE market breaks down across the approximate $10.9 trillion market value. As shown below, Offices represent approximately one quarter of the market as of the end of 2022… Click here to read the article. Contact me today to learn more about our report. Bramshill's team of experts is available to answer your questions. Media Contact: Danielle Van Calcar 1-646-993-1648 danielle@bramshillinvestments.com About Bramshill Investments Bramshill Investments, LLC, is a fixed income investment manager with over $4.4 billion in assets under management (as of (6/30/2023) The firm was co-founded in 2012 by former GLG portfolio manager, Arthur DeGaetano. The team's core investment strategy has an established combined track record of over fourteen years with an absolute return objective that can be accessed through various vehicles. Bramshill also offers other alternative investment strategies. Bramshill is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration as an investment advisor with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training of Bramshill or its employees. References to awards should not be construed as testimonials for our advisory services. For more information, please visit: https://bramshillinvestments.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bramshill Investments, LLC	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/bramshill-investments-insights-closer-look-office-commercial-real-estate-amp-investment-opportunities-within-securitized-products/	2023-07-31T18:48:37	1	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/bramshill-investments-insights-closer-look-office-commercial-real-estate-amp-investment-opportunities-within-securitized-products/
Changes to pet food and specialty pet food packaging will provide consistency and transparency CHAMPAIGN, Ill., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet owners will soon find updated packaging and labels when shopping for pet food and specialty pet food products, including treats and supplements -- the first major update in more than 40 years. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) approved the new suggested labeling guidelines that include standardized nutrition information, clear ingredient statements, and storage and handling instructions. The modern design and updated information will ensure consistency and transparency, so consumers can easily make more informed buying decisions for their pets. The passage of the revised Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food sets a new standard for pet food manufacturers and distributors to follow. Feed regulatory professionals across the United States and Canada worked cooperatively with consumers and professionals within the pet food industry on a strategic course to ensure pet food labels provide a more comprehensive view of the product. "The feedback we received from both consumers and industry advisors throughout this process was an important part of our collaboration to make improvements. We sought public comment to learn more about how pet food label changes would enhance transparency and provide clearer information in a consumer-friendly format. New packaging and labels will be well-defined and easy to understand. And that's good news for all of us, from pet owners and manufacturers to pets themselves," said Austin Therrell, executive director of AAFCO. Major Label Changes As states begin the rulemaking process of adopting and enforcing the Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food, AAFCO recommends a transition period of six years for manufacturers to fully incorporate the label and packaging changes to their products. Pet owners will see some changes before that date, but all packaging should be consistent by the end of the six-year period. Below is a snapshot of what to expect from label updates in four key areas: - Nutrition Facts Box – Updated to resemble human-food labeling more closely. - Intended Use Statement – Updated to new location on the lower-third of the front display panel to help consumers easily identify the purpose of the pet food. - Ingredient Statement – Updated to clarify the use of consistent terminology and allow parentheticals and common or usual names for vitamins. - Handling and Storage Instructions (optional) – Updated and standardized with optional icons for greater consistency. About Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM) AAFCO and its key stakeholders have worked together since 2015, to develop the revised Pet Food Model Regulations. Multiple rounds of consumer research were conducted to understand how pet food labels can better communicate important information. AAFCO used the feedback from consumers and industry officials to develop this new update and to support uniform state implementation of the new regulations. This initiative has been a key example of the benefit of industry and consumer collaboration to solve challenges and make improvements to pet food labels. For more information about PFLM, visit http://www.aafco.org/pflm. About AAFCO The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has been guiding state, federal and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards and laboratory standards for more than 110 years, while supporting the health and safety of people and animals. Its members are charged by their state or federal laws to regulate the manufacture, sale and distribution of animal feeds and feed ingredients. Learn more at aafco.org. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Association of American Feed Control Officials	https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/aafco-membership-approves-new-model-pet-food-specialty-pet-food-regulations/	2023-07-31T18:48:38	1	https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/aafco-membership-approves-new-model-pet-food-specialty-pet-food-regulations/
Outlining expectations for new NFL head coaches July 31, 2023 12:14 PM Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed define what a successful season would look like for the Broncos, Colts, Texans, Panthers and Cardinals, as new head coaches take the helm for each of these teams this year.	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/chris-simms-unbuttoned/simms-best-nfl-teams-spend-money-on-the-big-guys	2023-07-31T18:48:39	0	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/chris-simms-unbuttoned/simms-best-nfl-teams-spend-money-on-the-big-guys
LONDON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CosmosAI, the global smart computing power network project, is making significant strides through negotiations to acquire prominent Nasdaq-listed companies. The discussions focus on acquiring platforms and businesses in diverse sectors like sports betting AI services, smart retail, and intelligent security solutions. These strategic acquisitions are set to accelerate CosmosAI's growth and provide capitalization opportunities for investors. These ongoing negotiations emphasize CosmosAI's commitment to becoming a transformative force in smart computing networks. Leveraging the expertise and market presence of Nasdaq-listed companies, CosmosAI aims to drive innovation and expand its intelligent connectivity solutions. In the sports betting AI services industry, the potential acquisition promises to enhance user experiences and streamline betting operations. A Nasdaq-listed sports betting platform would enable CosmosAI to offer cutting-edge solutions for sports enthusiasts and industry stakeholders. Similarly, in the smart retail sector, the integration of smart computing power can revolutionize the shopping experience. By acquiring a Nasdaq-listed smart retail company, CosmosAI envisions driving advancements in personalized shopping, inventory management, and customer analytics. Addressing the importance of security, CosmosAI recognizes smart computing's role in safeguarding individuals, businesses, and public spaces. The potential acquisition of a Nasdaq-listed intelligent security firm would enhance CosmosAI's ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions for video analytics, facial recognition, and smart surveillance. Aligned with its vision of a smarter and connected society, CosmosAI accelerates its development with Nasdaq-listed companies' expertise and resources. Investors can expect enhanced value and returns as CosmosAI expands into new sectors and markets, unlocking significant shareholder value. CosmosAI remains dedicated to realizing a future of intelligent connectivity and shaping a smart society. The potential acquisitions strengthen CosmosAI's market position and fulfill its mission of revolutionizing global computational resource sharing. About CosmosAI: CosmosAI is a global smart computing network project dedicated to building the future of intelligent connectivity. By integrating computing devices worldwide, CosmosAI provides strong and fair computing support for AI development, promoting digitization on a global scale. For more information, please visit the official website: https://ai-cosmo.com Media Contact: Nadine Hwu Email: info@ai-cosmo.com +1 (937) 551-5555 Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2166180/CosmosAI.jpg View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CosmosAI	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/cosmosais-nasdaq-acquisitions-fueling-exponential-growth/	2023-07-31T18:48:43	1	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/cosmosais-nasdaq-acquisitions-fueling-exponential-growth/
LOS ANGELES -- Get ready to say goodbye to the Worsley family. Season four of the FX series "Breeders" will be its last. On The Red Carpet interviewed stars Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard prior to the current SAG-AFTRA strike and they gave us some clues on where we stand as the show shifted ahead five years. "So we left Paul and Ally on the verge of splitting up," Freeman said. "We see at the beginning of season four that they are still together, they got through it somehow." And in season four, they'll need each other's support to get through the current family situations, including their teen daughter coming out and their 18-year-old son announcing his girlfriend is pregnant. "It's about navigating stormy waters whilst trying to stay on the same ship. And I think it's really fun to play for us because obviously there's loads of humor in that and there's loads of heart in that. And there's quite a lot of drama," Haggard said. "It's the thing I've always loved about the show. It manages to flip between these things quite elegantly." Freeman, who is a co-creator of "Breeders" said the experiences while making the series were the direct result of his own experience as a parent. "It's very, very personal. Every actor knows that either the insult or the backhanded compliment of 'oh you're just playing yourself,' you always rebel against that and say 'I'm not just playing myself,'" Freeman said. "But if there was ever a time where people, someone could go 'this is quite like you isn't it!' Yeah, this is the time." Freeman also said he hopes it won't be the last time he works with Haggard. They joked to On The Red Carpet they'd like to try something new, though, perhaps playing a duo of assassins! Haggard said the entire experience, especially teaming up with Freeman, was exceptional. "It's just been lovely, such a lovely experience. And then also there's such a warmth and intelligence in the room when you're working and you don't always get that. So, yeah. I'm gonna miss it very much and it's meant a lot to me." The final season of "Breeders" premieres July 31 on FX and streams the next day on Hulu. The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of FX and this ABC station.	https://6abc.com/breeders-martin-freeman-daisy-haggard-fx/13578168/	2023-07-31T18:48:45	1	https://6abc.com/breeders-martin-freeman-daisy-haggard-fx/13578168/
NAPLES, Fla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bramshill Investments, an award-winning alternative asset management firm, releases its Monthly Insights: A Closer Look at Office Commercial Real Estate & Investment Opportunities within Securitized Products. Office properties in the U.S. Commercial Real Estate ("CRE") Market have been garnering much of the attention from the markets and media, especially after the fallout from the regional banking crisis that was largely stemmed earlier in 2023. We wanted to delve deeper into the subject to discuss our thoughts and the potential opportunities within the sector. To begin, we want to discuss the size of the sector and related sub sectors. Below is an overview of how the property types of the U.S. CRE market breaks down across the approximate $10.9 trillion market value. As shown below, Offices represent approximately one quarter of the market as of the end of 2022… Click here to read the article. Contact me today to learn more about our report. Bramshill's team of experts is available to answer your questions. Media Contact: Danielle Van Calcar 1-646-993-1648 danielle@bramshillinvestments.com About Bramshill Investments Bramshill Investments, LLC, is a fixed income investment manager with over $4.4 billion in assets under management (as of (6/30/2023) The firm was co-founded in 2012 by former GLG portfolio manager, Arthur DeGaetano. The team's core investment strategy has an established combined track record of over fourteen years with an absolute return objective that can be accessed through various vehicles. Bramshill also offers other alternative investment strategies. Bramshill is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration as an investment advisor with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training of Bramshill or its employees. References to awards should not be construed as testimonials for our advisory services. For more information, please visit: https://bramshillinvestments.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bramshill Investments, LLC	https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/bramshill-investments-insights-closer-look-office-commercial-real-estate-amp-investment-opportunities-within-securitized-products/	2023-07-31T18:48:45	1	https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/bramshill-investments-insights-closer-look-office-commercial-real-estate-amp-investment-opportunities-within-securitized-products/
NEW YORK, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deerpath Capital Management, LP ("Deerpath"), one of the largest private credit managers in the U.S. lower-middle market, has announced the reset and upsize of Deerpath CLO 2020-1, a $403.3 million collateralized loan obligation (CLO). The CLO was originally sized at $330 million and priced in March 2020. This upsize and repricing represents the eighth CLO issued by Deerpath since 2018 and brings the firm's total CLO assets under management to approximately $2.4 billion. This is Deerpath's second CLO issuance in 2023, having closed Deerpath CLO 2023-1 at $504 million in March. Like all of the firm's existing CLOs, Deerpath CLO 2020-1 is secured by a portfolio of senior secured loans to middle market, private equity-backed companies, which have been primarily directly originated by the firm. Deerpath sold securities rated from AAA through BBB- to third-party institutional investors, including insurance companies, pension funds, banks, and asset managers. Deerpath's managed funds purchased 100 percent of the subordinated notes issued by the CLO. The transaction is set to close on July 31, 2023 and the reinvestment period is four (4) years. Derek Dubois, Managing Director and Treasurer said, "Deerpath has continued to access the CLO market during 2023, despite the ongoing volatility in the broader markets. This is our second CLO transaction of 2023. We are very excited to have locked in attractive long term portfolio financing for our fund investors." GreensLedge Capital Markets LLC served as Lead Placement Agent, Structuring Agent and Bookrunner. NatWest Markets served as Co-Placement Agent. About Deerpath Capital Management, LP Founded in 2007, Deerpath Capital Management, LP is one of the largest providers of customized, cash-flow based senior debt financing to lower-middle market companies across diverse industries. The firm currently manages approximately $6 billion of assets under management. For more information, please visit www.deerpathcapital.com. Media: Aidan O'Connor Prosek Partners (On behalf of Deerpath Capital) (646) 818-9283 aoconnor@prosek.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Deerpath Capital Management, LP	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/deerpath-capital-successfully-resets-2020-collateralized-loan-obligation/	2023-07-31T18:48:49	0	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/deerpath-capital-successfully-resets-2020-collateralized-loan-obligation/
Outlining expectations for new NFL head coaches July 31, 2023 12:14 PM Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed define what a successful season would look like for the Broncos, Colts, Texans, Panthers and Cardinals, as new head coaches take the helm for each of these teams this year.	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/chris-simms-unbuttoned/simms-irsay-made-a-measured-threat-at-taylor	2023-07-31T18:48:50	0	https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/chris-simms-unbuttoned/simms-irsay-made-a-measured-threat-at-taylor
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah next week and is expected to talk about his administration's efforts to combat climate change as the region endures a brutally hot summer with soaring temperatures, the White House said Monday. Biden is expected to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, America's most significant response to climate change, and the push toward more clean energy manufacturing. The act aims to spur clean energy on a scale that will bend the arc of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. July has been the hottest month ever recorded. Biden last week announced new steps to protect workers in extreme heat, including measures to improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible. Members of Biden's administration also are fanning out over the next few weeks around the anniversary of the landmark climate change and health care legislation to extol the administration's successes as the Democratic president seeks reelection in 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Wisconsin this week with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to talk about broadband infrastructure investments. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack goes to Oregon to highlight wildfire defense grants, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will go to Illinois and Texas, and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona heads to Maryland to talk about career and technical education programs. The Inflation Reduction Act included roughly $375 billion over a decade to combat climate change and capped the cost of a month’s supply of insulin at $35 for older Americans and other Medicare beneficiaries. It also helps an estimated 13 million Americans pay for health care insurance by extending subsidies provided during the coronavirus pandemic. The measure is paid for by new taxes on large companies and stepped-up IRS enforcement of wealthy individuals and entities, with additional funds going to reduce the federal deficit.	https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-west-trip-climate-change/507-831081fb-7876-4dd5-8ae9-6cb6c3e1afd4	2023-07-31T18:48:51	0	https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-west-trip-climate-change/507-831081fb-7876-4dd5-8ae9-6cb6c3e1afd4
$1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is among a surge in huge payouts due to more than just luck DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another day, another billion-dollar lottery jackpot. At least, that’s how it seems ahead of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing for an estimated $1.05 billion top prize. It’s a huge sum of money, but such giant jackpots have become far more common, with five prizes topping $1 billion since 2021 — and one jackpot reaching $2.04 billion in 2022. The massive prizes are due in part to chance, but it’s not all happenstance. Rising interest rates coupled with changes to the odds of winning are also big reasons the prizes grow so large. HOW DO INTEREST RATES INCREASE JACKPOTS? Nearly all jackpot winners opt for a lump sum payout, which for Tuesday night’s drawing would be an estimated $527.9 million. The lump sum is the cash that a winner has actually won. The highlighted $1.05 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, which is funded by that lump sum and will be doled out annually over 30 years. That’s where the higher interest rate becomes a factor, because the higher the interest rate, the larger the annuity can grow over three decades. The U.S. is in the midst of a remarkable run of interest rate increases, with the Federal Reserve raising a key rate 11 times in 17 months, and that higher rate enables a roughly $500 million lump sum prize to be advertised as a jackpot of about twice that size. HOW DOES THE ANNUITY WORK? A winner who chooses the annuity option would receive an initial payment and then 29 annual payments that rise by 5% each year. Opting for an annuity has some tax advantages, as less of the winnings would be taxed at the top federal income tax rate of 37%. It also could be an option for winners who don’t trust themselves to manage so much money all at once. If lottery winners die before 30 years, the future payments would go to their beneficiaries. WHY DO WINNERS SNUB THE ANNUITY OPTION? The annuities pay out big money, but not nearly as big as taking the lump sum. For example, a sole winner of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions could choose a lump sum of an estimated $527.9 million or an initial annuity payment of about $15.8 million. Of course, those annuity payments would continue for decades and gradually increase until the final check paid about $65.1 million, according to lottery officials. In both cases, the winnings would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings. Given all that, nearly all jackpot winners think they could make more money by investing the money themselves, or they simply want the biggest initial payout possible. WHAT ABOUT THE ODDS OF WINNING? That’s another factor that has created so many huge prizes for those who match all six numbers. In 2015, the Powerball odds were changed from 1 in 175.2 million to 1 in 292.2 million. Mega Millions took a similar action in 2019 by lengthening the game’s odds from 1 in 258.9 million to 1 in 302.6 million. For lottery officials, the hope was that by making it harder to win jackpots, the prizes would roll over for weeks and create truly massive pots of money that would in turn generate higher sales. The result is that all of the billion dollar jackpots have come after the changes in the odds. HOW LONG UNTIL THERE IS A WINNER? Luck remains a big factor, as the odds of any ticket being a winner never changes. However, the more people who play Mega Millions, the more of the potential 302.6 million number combinations are covered. For the last Mega Millions drawing on Friday night, 20.1% of possible number combinations were purchased. Typically, the larger the jackpot grows, the more people buy tickets and the more potential combinations are covered. Tuesday night’s drawing will be the 30th since the last jackpot winner. That is inching closer to the longest Mega Millions jackpot drought, which reached 37 drawings from Sept. 18, 2020, to Jan. 22, 2021. The longest jackpot run was for a Powerball prize that stretched over 41 drawings and ended with a record $2.04 billion prize on Nov. 7, 2022. ___ The top federal tax bracket has been corrected to 37%. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.azfamily.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/	2023-07-31T18:48:51	1	https://www.azfamily.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/
$1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is among a surge in huge payouts due to more than just luck DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another day, another billion-dollar lottery jackpot. At least, that’s how it seems ahead of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing for an estimated $1.05 billion top prize. It’s a huge sum of money, but such giant jackpots have become far more common, with five prizes topping $1 billion since 2021 — and one jackpot reaching $2.04 billion in 2022. The massive prizes are due in part to chance, but it’s not all happenstance. Rising interest rates coupled with changes to the odds of winning are also big reasons the prizes grow so large. HOW DO INTEREST RATES INCREASE JACKPOTS? Nearly all jackpot winners opt for a lump sum payout, which for Tuesday night’s drawing would be an estimated $527.9 million. The lump sum is the cash that a winner has actually won. The highlighted $1.05 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, which is funded by that lump sum and will be doled out annually over 30 years. That’s where the higher interest rate becomes a factor, because the higher the interest rate, the larger the annuity can grow over three decades. The U.S. is in the midst of a remarkable run of interest rate increases, with the Federal Reserve raising a key rate 11 times in 17 months, and that higher rate enables a roughly $500 million lump sum prize to be advertised as a jackpot of about twice that size. HOW DOES THE ANNUITY WORK? A winner who chooses the annuity option would receive an initial payment and then 29 annual payments that rise by 5% each year. Opting for an annuity has some tax advantages, as less of the winnings would be taxed at the top federal income tax rate of 37%. It also could be an option for winners who don’t trust themselves to manage so much money all at once. If lottery winners die before 30 years, the future payments would go to their beneficiaries. WHY DO WINNERS SNUB THE ANNUITY OPTION? The annuities pay out big money, but not nearly as big as taking the lump sum. For example, a sole winner of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions could choose a lump sum of an estimated $527.9 million or an initial annuity payment of about $15.8 million. Of course, those annuity payments would continue for decades and gradually increase until the final check paid about $65.1 million, according to lottery officials. In both cases, the winnings would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings. Given all that, nearly all jackpot winners think they could make more money by investing the money themselves, or they simply want the biggest initial payout possible. WHAT ABOUT THE ODDS OF WINNING? That’s another factor that has created so many huge prizes for those who match all six numbers. In 2015, the Powerball odds were changed from 1 in 175.2 million to 1 in 292.2 million. Mega Millions took a similar action in 2019 by lengthening the game’s odds from 1 in 258.9 million to 1 in 302.6 million. For lottery officials, the hope was that by making it harder to win jackpots, the prizes would roll over for weeks and create truly massive pots of money that would in turn generate higher sales. The result is that all of the billion dollar jackpots have come after the changes in the odds. HOW LONG UNTIL THERE IS A WINNER? Luck remains a big factor, as the odds of any ticket being a winner never changes. However, the more people who play Mega Millions, the more of the potential 302.6 million number combinations are covered. For the last Mega Millions drawing on Friday night, 20.1% of possible number combinations were purchased. Typically, the larger the jackpot grows, the more people buy tickets and the more potential combinations are covered. Tuesday night’s drawing will be the 30th since the last jackpot winner. That is inching closer to the longest Mega Millions jackpot drought, which reached 37 drawings from Sept. 18, 2020, to Jan. 22, 2021. The longest jackpot run was for a Powerball prize that stretched over 41 drawings and ended with a record $2.04 billion prize on Nov. 7, 2022. ___ The top federal tax bracket has been corrected to 37%. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.wkyt.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/	2023-07-31T18:48:51	0	https://www.wkyt.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/
DALLAS, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels Dallas, the 260 room luxury lifestyle hotel located in the Dallas Design District, is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Equity Leadership award presented by D CEO at their annual Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship award ceremony. The Equity Leadership award is given each year to a corporation in the Dallas community that supports efforts that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. Since the hotel opened in 2019, Virgin Hotels Dallas has supported local organizations that champion diversity and equity such as Cafe Momentum, Unlock Potential, and My Possibilities. Through these initiatives, the hotel has been able to provide mentorship and employment opportunities to justice-involved youth as well as adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. "It is an honor for Virgin Hotels Dallas to be recognized as a leader in diversity within the Dallas community," says Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group. "Creating an inclusive environment where our guests and teammates always feel welcomed to be who they are has always been our priority at Virgin." Looking ahead, Virgin Hotels Dallas is dedicated to continuing to evolve their diversity program with new partnerships, teammate training, and more. The Dallas Design District boutique hotel is committed to being Autism Double Checked by the end of 2024. According to the online autism training company, over 20 million people are parents to one or more children with autism. Due to the current landscape and lack of autism-friendly travel experiences, 87% of parents of autistic children currently do not travel or take family vacations. However, 93% of parents with autistic children said they would travel if autistic-friendly travel experiences were available. With the certification, teammates at Virgin Hotels Dallas will undergo neurodiversity training and guests with special needs will receive a detailed visitors guide ahead of their stay that highlights potential sensory issues such as crowds, temperature, noise, body awareness and more. In addition to the property's Autism Double Checked commitment, Virgin Hotels Dallas will also implement a new policy with Hidden Disabilities that will allow teammates and guests to wear a sunflower lanyard that indicates that they have a non-visible disability and may need more time, assistance, etc. The brand's commitment to diversity goes beyond external partnerships. Internally, Virgin Hotels strives to hire individuals that are reflective of the world and encompass a variety of racial backgrounds, genders, etc. In an effort to be the most inclusive employer in the hotel industry, Virgin Hotels launched the J.E.D.I program which stands for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The idea behind this people-focused approach is to implement new guidelines for community partners, recruitment, and training in a phased approach. Currently, the brand is in its third phase which involves a complete demographic analysis to identify gaps in our workforce. Future phases will include J.E.D.I committees at each hotel, unconscious bias training, and more. "I am so proud of the team at Virgin Hotels Dallas for leading the charge in diversity within the Dallas community and hospitality industry as a whole," says James Bermingham, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Hotels Collection. "Their efforts are a testament to the brand's purpose of 'everyone leaves feeling better'. We are so thankful to have an amazing team that prioritizes our dedication to being an inclusive and comfortable environment." For more information on Virgin Hotels diversity & inclusivity commitment, visit https://virginhotels.com/diversity-and-inclusivity/. About Virgin Hotels Dallas Virgin Hotels Dallas is the second property from Virgin Hotels - the lifestyle hospitality brand that combines heartfelt service, straightforward value and a seamless, personalized hotel experience with the track record of innovation and smart disruption that Sir Richard Branson's global Virgin Group has pioneered for 50 years. The property intermixes a passion for food and beverage with music and culture that fuses with the local landscape, providing an inclusive environment for travelers and locals alike. Located in the Dallas Design District on 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd, the hotel features 260 Chambers (rooms) and two Penthouse Suites. Dining and drinking outlets include Commons Club the brand's flagship restaurant and bar, Funny Library Coffee Shop and The Pool Club. Reservations accepted and can be made directly on the hotel's website, www.virginhotels.com/dallas or by calling 469.359.7003. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Virgin Hotels	https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/breaking-barriers-virgin-hotels-dallas-honored-diversity-efforts-amp-announces-new-inclusive-initiatives/	2023-07-31T18:48:52	1	https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/breaking-barriers-virgin-hotels-dallas-honored-diversity-efforts-amp-announces-new-inclusive-initiatives/
$1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot is among a surge in huge payouts due to more than just luck DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another day, another billion-dollar lottery jackpot. At least, that’s how it seems ahead of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing for an estimated $1.05 billion top prize. It’s a huge sum of money, but such giant jackpots have become far more common, with five prizes topping $1 billion since 2021 — and one jackpot reaching $2.04 billion in 2022. The massive prizes are due in part to chance, but it’s not all happenstance. Rising interest rates coupled with changes to the odds of winning are also big reasons the prizes grow so large. HOW DO INTEREST RATES INCREASE JACKPOTS? Nearly all jackpot winners opt for a lump sum payout, which for Tuesday night’s drawing would be an estimated $527.9 million. The lump sum is the cash that a winner has actually won. The highlighted $1.05 billion prize is for a sole winner who is paid through an annuity, which is funded by that lump sum and will be doled out annually over 30 years. That’s where the higher interest rate becomes a factor, because the higher the interest rate, the larger the annuity can grow over three decades. The U.S. is in the midst of a remarkable run of interest rate increases, with the Federal Reserve raising a key rate 11 times in 17 months, and that higher rate enables a roughly $500 million lump sum prize to be advertised as a jackpot of about twice that size. HOW DOES THE ANNUITY WORK? A winner who chooses the annuity option would receive an initial payment and then 29 annual payments that rise by 5% each year. Opting for an annuity has some tax advantages, as less of the winnings would be taxed at the top federal income tax rate of 37%. It also could be an option for winners who don’t trust themselves to manage so much money all at once. If lottery winners die before 30 years, the future payments would go to their beneficiaries. WHY DO WINNERS SNUB THE ANNUITY OPTION? The annuities pay out big money, but not nearly as big as taking the lump sum. For example, a sole winner of Tuesday night’s Mega Millions could choose a lump sum of an estimated $527.9 million or an initial annuity payment of about $15.8 million. Of course, those annuity payments would continue for decades and gradually increase until the final check paid about $65.1 million, according to lottery officials. In both cases, the winnings would be subject to federal taxes, and many states also tax lottery winnings. Given all that, nearly all jackpot winners think they could make more money by investing the money themselves, or they simply want the biggest initial payout possible. WHAT ABOUT THE ODDS OF WINNING? That’s another factor that has created so many huge prizes for those who match all six numbers. In 2015, the Powerball odds were changed from 1 in 175.2 million to 1 in 292.2 million. Mega Millions took a similar action in 2019 by lengthening the game’s odds from 1 in 258.9 million to 1 in 302.6 million. For lottery officials, the hope was that by making it harder to win jackpots, the prizes would roll over for weeks and create truly massive pots of money that would in turn generate higher sales. The result is that all of the billion dollar jackpots have come after the changes in the odds. HOW LONG UNTIL THERE IS A WINNER? Luck remains a big factor, as the odds of any ticket being a winner never changes. However, the more people who play Mega Millions, the more of the potential 302.6 million number combinations are covered. For the last Mega Millions drawing on Friday night, 20.1% of possible number combinations were purchased. Typically, the larger the jackpot grows, the more people buy tickets and the more potential combinations are covered. Tuesday night’s drawing will be the 30th since the last jackpot winner. That is inching closer to the longest Mega Millions jackpot drought, which reached 37 drawings from Sept. 18, 2020, to Jan. 22, 2021. The longest jackpot run was for a Powerball prize that stretched over 41 drawings and ended with a record $2.04 billion prize on Nov. 7, 2022. ___ The top federal tax bracket has been corrected to 37%. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/	2023-07-31T18:48:51	0	https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/07/31/105-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-is-among-surge-huge-payouts-due-more-than-just-luck/
Cannestra recognized again on the 100-person list, representing the most influential leaders of the corporate venture capital community SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Corporate Venturing (GCV), a prominent industry association, has named Tony Cannestra of DENSO to its 2023 Powerlist. Cannestra, who is the director of Corporate Ventures at the leading mobility supplier, has now earned the honor several times, reflecting his many contributions to the corporate venture capital community throughout his 20-plus year career. GCV releases its powerlist annually to highlight 100 corporate venturing professionals who are, as the association says, "at the top of their profession," out of more than 6,000 corporate venturing units operating globally. "While I'm grateful for the recognition, DENSO's corporate venturing success stems from the deep collaboration between our internal teams and portfolio companies," said Cannestra. "This approach is especially important as we prioritize early-stage startups. In our work together, we strive to quickly build trust, establish a shared vision and accelerate the development of technology that contributes to a green, safe and more seamless world." Cannestra has led DENSO's Corporate Venture Capital team for nearly 10 years from the company's Silicon Valley Innovation Center in San Jose, California. During his tenure, he's led the acquisition of a startup and invested in over 25 more. Though DENSO actively invests in many focus areas – including electrification, connectivity and robotics – Cannestra is particularly interested in the following categories: computer vision technologies, such as advanced radar and LiDAR; next-generation semiconductor technologies; additive manufacturing; and automotive cybersecurity. He also serves as a board director for a number of DENSO portfolio companies, including Blaize, Canatu, Dellfer, MetaWave and Quadric. If you want to learn more about DENSO's approach to corporate ventures, or how to get in touch with its team, go here. For those interested in working at an innovation leader committed to bettering the world through in-house R&D and unique collaborations while offering fulfilling paths to success, visit densocareers.com. GCV provides the global corporate venturing community and their ecosystem partners with the information, insights and access needed to drive impactful open innovation. Across its services – News & Analysis, Community & Events, and the GCV Institute – the association creates a network-rich environment for global innovation and capital to meet and thrive. About DENSO Globally headquartered in Kariya, Japan, DENSO is a $47.9 billion leading mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in around 200 facilities worldwide to produce cutting-edge electrification, powertrain, thermal and mobility electronics products, among others, that change how the world moves. In developing such solutions, the company's 165,000 global employees pursue rewarding careers while paving the way to a mobility future that improves lives, eliminates traffic accidents and preserves the environment. DENSO spent around 9.0 percent of its global consolidated sales on research and development in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. For more information about DENSO's operations worldwide, visit https://www.denso.com/global. In North America, DENSO is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 27,000+ engineers, researchers, and skilled workers across nearly 50 sites in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. In the United States alone, DENSO employs 17,500+ employees across 14 states (and the District of Columbia) at 41 sites. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, DENSO in North America generated $11.3 billion in consolidated sales. DENSO is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion inside the company and beyond – a principle that brings together unique perspectives, bolsters innovation and pushes DENSO forward. To learn more about DENSO operations in the region and to review current career opportunities, please visit https://www.denso.com/us-ca/en/. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE DENSO	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/densos-tony-cannestra-named-global-corporate-venturing-2023-powerlist/	2023-07-31T18:48:56	1	https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/densos-tony-cannestra-named-global-corporate-venturing-2023-powerlist/
8-year-old survives cougar attack in Washington state national park PORT ANGELES, Wash. (AP) — An 8-year-old child survived a cougar attack with minor injuries while camping in Olympic National Park in Washington state over the weekend. “The cougar casually abandoned its attack after being yelled and screamed at by the child’s mother,” the National Park Service said in a statement. After being assessed by park personnel, the child, who was not identified, went to a hospital for further evaluation. Rangers shut down the campsite and surrounding areas following the Saturday attack. Park law enforcement and cougar specialists began looking for the animal on Sunday at Lake Angeles. If located, the cougar will be euthanized and officials hope a necropsy will provide clues as to why it attacked. Cougars are rarely seen and attacks on humans are extremely rare, park officials said. The lethal removal of the cougar is in line with the park’s protocol for wildlife observations, interactions and attacks. The entirety of the 1,562-square-mile park located about 60 miles east of Seattle is consider cougar territory. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.	https://www.wkyt.com/2023/07/31/8-year-old-survives-cougar-attack-washington-state-national-park/	2023-07-31T18:48:57	1	https://www.wkyt.com/2023/07/31/8-year-old-survives-cougar-attack-washington-state-national-park/
ROCHESTER, N.H. — In a new policy plan unveiled Monday, Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is taking aim at China with a “Declaration of Economic Independence” that also targets taxes, regulations, spending and education. Speaking in a New Hampshire warehouse, the Florida governor promised to boost the economy and fight for the middle class. “We will take back control of our destiny — and ensure that our future is as proud, independent and free as our past,” he said at Prep Partners Group, which coordinates warehousing, distribution and other logistics for other companies. DeSantis said he would wrest economic control from China by ending the nation’s preferential trade status, banning imports of goods made from stolen intellectual property and preventing companies from sharing critical technologies with China. The 10-point economic plan is the third major policy proposal put forth by DeSantis, whose campaign has struggled in recent weeks. Although long seen as the top rival to former President Donald Trump, DeSantis shed more than one-third of his staff as federal filings showed his campaign was burning through cash at an unsustainable rate. On Monday, he focused on the federal government's reckless spending, however. His plan describes him as a “new sheriff in town” who will veto wasteful spending and mandate work requirements for welfare programs. He also claimed he could achieve 3% annual economic growth by keeping taxes low, eliminating bureaucracy and incentivizing investment. On the education front, DeSantis said he will stop incentivizing “useless degrees” by making universities responsible for the loans their students accrue. His plan also would promote vocational and apprenticeship programs that educate “artisans and engineers” instead of “politicized administrators and bureaucrats.”	https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/desantis-economic-policy-china-taxes-regulations/507-aed5309b-d61c-4023-8b2e-c50e828635ce	2023-07-31T18:48:58	0	https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/desantis-economic-policy-china-taxes-regulations/507-aed5309b-d61c-4023-8b2e-c50e828635ce
2 arrested in fentanyl drug bust in Chandler; hundreds of pills seized CHANDLER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- A man and a woman were arrested last week during a narcotics investigation by Chandler Police Department. Officers arrested Juan Guzman on Wednesday after he was found with 1,000 fentanyl pills that detectives say he was trafficking. A search warrant was obtained for his Mesa apartment, where 51,000 more fentanyl pills, more than $30,000 in cash, and 10 firearms. Police say another suspect, Norelia Macedo, was also arrested on similar charges. The two have been booked on various charges, including narcotics, illegal firearms possession, and money laundering. See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it. Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description. Copyright 2023 KTVK/KPHO. All rights reserved.	https://www.azfamily.com/2023/07/31/2-arrested-fentanyl-drug-bust-chandler-hundreds-pills-seized/	2023-07-31T18:48:58	0	https://www.azfamily.com/2023/07/31/2-arrested-fentanyl-drug-bust-chandler-hundreds-pills-seized/