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RANDOR, Pa., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. ("PLAYSTUDIOS") (NASDAQ: MYPS; MYPSW) f/k/a Acies Acquisition Corp. ("Acies") (NASDAQ: ACAC; ACACW). The action charges PLAYSTUDIOS with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. The lawsuit also includes claims relating to a merger transaction with Acies and asserts claims on behalf of investors who held Acies common stock as of May 25, 2021, were eligible to vote at Acies' June 17, 2021 special meeting, and who exchanged their shares of Acies stock for PLAYSTUDIOS stock in connection with the merger. As a result of PLAYSTUDIOS' materially misleading statements to the public, PLAYSTUDIOS' investors have suffered significant losses.
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LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE: JUNE 6, 2022
CLASS PERIOD: JUNE 22, 2021 THROUGH MARCH 1, 2022
CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS YOUR RIGHTS:
James Maro, Esq. at (484) 270-1453 or via email at info@ktmc.com
THE CLASS INCLUDES: Investors who (1) purchased or acquired PLAYSTUDIOS securities between June 22, 2021 and March 1, 2022, including, but not limited to, those who purchased or acquired PLAYSTUDIOS securities pursuant to the offering of the private investment in public equity; (2) held Acies common stock as of May 25, 2021, and were eligible to vote at Acies' June 17, 2021 special meeting who exchanged their Acies stock for PLAYSTUDIOS stock; or (3) purchased or acquired PLAYSTUDIOS common stock pursuant or traceable to the Acies' Registration Statement and Proxy Statement issued in connection with the June 2021 merger.
Kessler Topaz is one of the world's foremost advocates in protecting the public against corporate fraud and other wrongdoing. Our securities fraud litigators are regularly recognized as leaders in the field individually and our firm is both feared and respected among the defense bar and the insurance bar. We are proud to have recovered billions of dollars for our clients and the classes of shareholders we represent.
PLAYSTUDIOS' ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
On February 1, 2021, Acies, a special purpose acquisition company, announced that it had reached a merger agreement with "Old Playstudios," a privately-held gaming company (the "Merger"). PLAYSTUDIOS' flagship game was Kingdom Boss. PLAYSTUDIOS told investors that "Kingdom Boss, which began development in 2020, will launch as expected in the second half of 2021."
On June 17, 2021, Acies held a General Meeting where Acies shareholders were asked to approve
the Merger. The Merger closed on June 21, 2021, and on June 22, 2021, PLAYSTUDIOS stock and warrants began publicly trading on NASDAQ.
The truth began to be revealed on August 11, 2021, when PLAYSTUDIOS released its financial results for the second quarter of 2021 wherein PLAYSTUDIOS revealed for the first time that the Kingdom Boss launch was being delayed until later in the year and that investors should expect decreased revenues and profits during the year as a result. These quarterly financial results were finalized on June 30, 2021, just nine days after the Merger closed. Thus, defendants knew or recklessly disregarded prior to the merger close (June 21, 2021) and prior to the merger vote by the Acies shareholders (June 17, 2021), that Kingdom Boss would not be ready to launch within just a matter of weeks. Following this news, PLAYSTUDIOS stock price fell $.66 to close at $5.09 per share on August 12, 2021, a decline of 13%.
Then, on February 24, 2022, during an earnings call for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021, PLAYSTUDIOS' CEO, much to investors' surprise, disclosed that Kingdom Boss would not be launched at all. Following this news, PLAYSTUDIOS stock price fell $.24 to close at $4.86 per share on February 25, 2022, a decline of 5%. Two days later, on February 26, 2022, PLAYSTUDIOS' CEO attributed the failure to meet the projections made for revenue and earnings to the failure to launch Kingdom Boss, and revealed that Kingdom Boss was not only delayed, but indefinitely "suspended."
WHAT CAN I DO?
Current PLAYSTUDIOS investors and/or former Acies shareholders may, no later than June 6, 2022 seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages PLAYSTUDIOS investors and/or former Acies shareholders who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.
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WHO CAN BE A LEAD PLAINTIFF?
A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.
ABOUT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and around the world. The firm has developed a global reputation for excellence and has recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. All of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP please visit www.ktmc.com.
CONTACT:
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
James Maro, Jr., Esq.
(484) 270-1453
280 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
(484) 270-1453
info@ktmc.com
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-- Exhibitors from 38 countries, one-fourth of attendees expected from outside the U.S. --
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NAB Show the world's largest annual conference for broadcast , entertainment and technology professionals, will host attendees from 154 countries and exhibiting companies from 38 nations at the 2022 NAB Show, held April 23 – 27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Attendees from outside the U.S. make up nearly one-quarter of all pre-registered 2022 NAB Show attendees, which closely mirrors the 2019 NAB Show percentage.
"At a time when content can travel around the world in a blink of an eye, there is nothing like NAB Show to help the content community discover the tools, trainings and insights that will unleash the next global phenomenon," said Chris Brown, NAB executive vice president and managing director of Global Connections and Events. "We are excited to welcome back our friends and partners from all across the globe as our industry gets back to doing business in-person."
NAB Show participates in the U.S. Department of Commerce's Trade Event Partnership Program, which recruits international trade delegations to select U.S. trade shows and connects international buyers with U.S. suppliers.
Delegations attending NAB Show include Brazil, Columbia, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Turkey, Vietnam and more.
NAB Show's exhibit floor, located in the North Hall, Central Hall and the newly constructed West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, will host 358 exhibitors from 42 countries outside of the United States, including United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Belgium and France. The exhibition will also host the following pavilions:
- Bavarian Pavilion - Central Hall
- Brazilian Pavilion – North Hall
- French Pavilion – West Hall
- Great Britain & Northern Ireland Pavilion – North Hall
- Global Trade Show Row – West Hall
Additionally, several international organizations, including the Brazilian Society of Television Engineering (SET), will host meetings for their members at NAB Show. Demonstrations of global technologies currently deployed outside of the U.S. will also be conducted by broadcasters and other media and entertainment companies throughout the Show.
Register as press for the 2022 NAB Show.
About NAB Show
NAB Show, held April 23 – 27, 2022, in Las Vegas, is the premier event for content professionals in the media, entertainment and technology ecosystem. It is the ultimate marketplace for those seeking to create superior audio and video experiences. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways. For complete details, visit www.nabshow.com.
About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.
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Exclusive attributes will allow collectors to gain photographs and journals from voyage
TROMSØ, Norway, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 18th, 2022, a group of Swiss and American explorers will untie from Old Harbor in Tromsø to embark on a carbon-neutral two-week exploratory journey across the Barents Sea. Guided by legendary skipper Rasmus Jacobsen, the crew will sail the S/V Linden, Scandinavia's largest sailing vessel, to the Svalbard Archipelago, one of earth's most fragile and at-risk ecosystems. The wind-powered three-masted schooner will allow the group to move quietly, employing a "leave-no-trace" philosophy, entering a region controlled by no nation, where polar bears, bearded seals, and beluga whales rule.
Simultaneous with the group's departure will be the release of the world's first exclusive NFT auction of Expedition Tokens, designed by Rara Data, an Australia-based company that recently produced (and sold out) NFTs for several international brands. As the Linden moves northward, Rara will make available 5000 Expedition Tokens to the public, each with specific attributes and badges allowing collectors to gain access to physical artworks created along the journey – including film negatives and prints from Red Bull photographer Jordan Rosen, and longhand journal pages from New York Times and Patagonia climate change writer Brendan Jones. In accordance with the philosophy that the future of adventure travel looks a lot like the past, Rosen will be photographing on analog Kodak film, while Jones will use weatherproof journals to make a record of the voyage.
Though the exact route of the trip will depend on currents, weather and winds, the Linden will plan to anchor at "Bjørnøya," a pristine and solitary island at 74 degrees North, before continuing on to the coastline of Southern Spitsbergen. The explorers, including a world-class ski guide and an active duty JSCO Special Forces soldier, will deploy inflatables to approach glaciated fjords, wind-scoured mountains, and thawing permafrost. Along the way the group will also investigate abandoned whaling stations, seal rookeries, and the ruins of Soviet-era coal mines to create a record of how this thawing land – once a tropical home to dinosaurs – reacts in real-time to climate change.
The carbon footprint of the expedition will be offset by Aerial, an official partner for the expedition. Clothing is provided by high-end Colorado-based purveyor VOORMI, while Buck Knives will ensure crew members will each have a sharp blade handy.
The Svalbard expedition marks the first journey in a series of Expedition Token projects, as creators embark on human-powered journeys to bear witness to – and make a record of – at risk-ecosystems across the planet. The tokens associated with the journeys will continue to create utility and value for collectors as future projects unfold.
About Expedition Token
Expedition Token is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that partners with elite expedition teams built out of frontline scientists, artists, and seasoned adventurers. https://expeditiontoken.com/
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co., LLC announced late Thursday afternoon that it has successfully acquired EPI Performance, a leading UTV clutch kit, drive belt, and driveline component supplier. The purchase combines Nivel's manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution capabilities with the reputable EPI brand. EPI Performance products are distributed worldwide by major powersports distributors and dealers.
Nivel aims to continue growing the business with a seamless transition of EPI's talent, vendor relationships, and distribution partnerships. Jeff Supinski, EPI's Operations Manager, said, "We are very excited to join the Nivel team; the opportunity is a great fit for EPI. Nivel's resources will position EPI to further accelerate our 30+ years of product innovation and brand strategy and will strengthen distribution relationships."
Nivel recognizes the growth in the UTV market and understands the importance of offering products and brands that are appealing to all UTV segments. Through the acquisition of EPI Performance, Nivel expands into the UTV clutch, drive belt, and driveline markets with a well-recognized brand built on providing an unparalleled customer experience and unique, high-quality products.
Nivel CEO, Brett Hankey, commented, "We are so excited to bring EPI Performance into Nivel's family of brands. EPI's innovation coupled with its promise to deliver well-tested, high-quality products has positioned them as a leading brand in the UTV aftermarket parts industry. We look forward to continuing to build on this success and delivering quality products to our UTV enthusiast customers."
About Nivel
Founded in 1968, Nivel is a global manufacturer, distributor, and seller of aftermarket parts and accessories for vehicles in the Personal Transportation Vehicle (PTV), Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), Heavy Duty, and Automotive sectors. It is a trusted business partner to thousands of dealers, distributors, and consumers in the US and international markets. Nivel owns the most valuable brands in the aftermarket niche vehicle parts and accessories categories:
MadJax, RedDot, GTW, Jake's, Reliance, Seizmik, Highlifter, and Falcon Ridge.
About EPI Performance
EPI Performance designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance CVT clutch calibration kits, drive belts, and other quality driveline replacement components for the UTV market. The EPI Performance brand has been a recognized leader for over 30 years in the ATV/UTV industry. EPI Performance has raised the bar in product innovation, design, and performance, earning preferred shelf space at dealerships worldwide.
Media Contact: media@nivel.com
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MS. LAURYN HILL, MEGAN THEE STALLION, BRITTNEY SPENCER, D-NICE AND DARIN ATWATER & THE SOULFUL SYMPHONY TO PERFORM ALONGSIDE CELEBRITY CHEFS TOM COLICCHIO, MARCUS SAMUELSSON AND GAIL SIMMONS AND BALTIMORE STAR CHEFS SAON BRICE AND MARIO MOISE
CREATED BY 1/ST EXPERIENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BALTIMORE NATIVE AND ENTERTAINMENT VISIONARY KEVIN LILES, PREAKNESS LIVE IS PART OF NEW BALTIMORE 1/ST CAMPAIGN
BALTIMORE, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1/ST EXPERIENCE, curators of world-class entertainment and hometown hospitality for Preakness 147, announces a collaboration with Baltimore's own Kevin Liles, CEO and Chairman of 300 Entertainment and Elektra Music Group, to launch Preakness LIVE Culinary, Art & Music Festival as part of an expanded Preakness entertainment and cultural celebration set to take place on Black-Eyed Susan Day, Friday, May 20. The festival is just one part of 1/ST's new long-term campaign, Baltimore 1/ST, kicking off this year.
In consultation with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and in collaboration with Baltimore notable, Kevin Liles, Preakness LIVE will be the first event to take place as part of Baltimore 1/ST, a holistic new campaign that heralds the Preakness' lifelong home Baltimore and represents a commitment from 1/ST, owner and operator of the Preakness, to support and build on the optimism and enthusiasm for the future of the city. Baltimore 1/ST will champion the race's connection to Baltimore by leveraging the Preakness platform to highlight and impact local culture year-round across the pillars of music, art, fashion, culinary, sports and community, featuring both international and local Baltimore talent.
"I am incredibly excited about this new collaboration being led by a true son of Baltimore. This will not only improve the Preakness experience, but also support and elevate Baltimore culture through art, sports, fashion, and food year-round," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "I look forward to the profound impact this new focus on Baltimore art and culture will have on our city's next generation of creative minds. I want to thank Kevin Liles, 300 Entertainment and Elektra Music Group, and 1/ST EXPERIENCE for their investment in our city and it's unique cultural fabric."
Taking place in the iconic Pimlico infield, Preakness LIVE will feature performances by GRAMMY Award winners Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion, NAACP Image Award winner D-Nice and Baltimore-bred talent including rising singer Brittney Spencer, Darin Atwater & The Soulful Symphony, plus a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by WanMor and more. Local talent will also perform on the Charm City Stage throughout the evening. Preakness LIVE is produced in collaboration with Karlitz & Company.
"Baltimore is more than a city, just as Preakness is more than a race," said Kevin Liles, CEO and Chairman of 300 Entertainment and Elektra Music Group. "What we're building with Preakness LIVE is a movement, not a moment. As a native son of this great city and a life-long fan of Preakness, I'm so proud to help bring an event of this scale and scope home, creating a cultural milestone both for residents and visitors rediscovering Baltimore's charms."
Celebrity chefs Tom Colicchio, Marcus Samuelsson, Gail Simmons, and beloved Baltimore chefs Saon Brice of BLK Swan, and Mario Moise of Bar ONE will perform culinary showcases on the main stage. Chefs Colicchio, Samuelsson and Simmons will collaborate to develop unique offerings for guests in the Finish Line Suites, Turfside Terrace and the Home Stretch Pavilions. Preakness LIVE will also debut Restaurant Row made up of a diverse group of local eateries featuring regional culinary delights serving fans on both Black-Eyed Susan Day and Preakness Day.
Baltimore's vibrant art scene will be given a showcase in the Pimlico infield during Preakness weekend with unique installations throughout the art garden, curated by acclaimed Baltimore multidisciplinary artist and founder of "The Last Resort Artist Retreat" Derrick Adams. The art garden will display works from a multitude of local artists as well as entrants of the Preakness 147 Art of Racing campaign, among other exciting activations.
To further connect the Preakness weekend celebrations to Park Heights, Park Heights Renaissance will sponsor and lead the first annual George "Spider" Anderson Preakness Music and Arts Festival in recognition of the first African American jockey to win the Preakness Stakes in 1889. The day-long festival on May 21st will feature live music, arts & crafts, the days' races live streamed, top food trucks and will highlight community businesses and partners.
Park Heights Renaissance Executive Director Yolanda Jiggetts says, "We are committed to engaging the community in the history of Preakness. This will be a celebration of the Preakness in a way that's groundbreaking and we hope connects residents and local businesses like never before. 1/ST continues to show its commitment to strengthening its reach in the community through its growing relationship with Park Heights Renaissance."
During the third running of the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, the recipient of the George E. Mitchell Park Heights Community Fellowship Grant, awarded by Park Heights Renaissance, will be recognized with a special presentation from the Winner's Circle. The iconic race was renamed in 2020 to highlight the extraordinary legacy of Mitchell himself and to create a platform for the recognition of those in the Park Heights community who share in Mitchell's vision and leadership towards revitalization of the Park Heights community.
"The Preakness 147 celebration, including everything we are doing on Black-Eyed Susan Day and on Preakness Day, will bring together entertainers, artists, lifestyle, hospitality and culinary leaders, and the community for weekend of events that will put Baltimore front and center," said Jimmy Vargas, CEO, 1/ST EXPERIENCE. "We are thrilled to be working with Mayor Scott, Kevin Liles, Yolanda Jiggetts and some of the city's top cultural shapeshifters to reaffirm and evolve the connection between the Preakness and the people of Baltimore."
Tickets for Preakness LIVE go on-sale April 13th and range from $49-$175. These and other Preakness weekend tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.preakness.com/tickets. As part of the ongoing partnership between 1/ST and Park Heights Renaissance, tickets for Preakness LIVE and for InfieldFest will be distributed to the Parks Heights community through Park Heights Renaissance.
For more information on Preakness 147, visit www.preakness.com or follow on social @PreaknessStakes #Preakness.
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ABOUT THE STRONACH GROUP AND 1/ST
The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The company's consumer facing brand 1/ST (pronounced "First") powers The Stronach Group's forward-thinking 1/ST RACING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, 1/ST EXPERIENCE, and 1/ST PROPERTIES businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group's continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING drives the best-in-class horse racing operations at the company's premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series, Gulfstream Park West and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course - home of the legendary Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is the newly formed operating group for all of 1/ST's media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, GWS and XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is horse racing's largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. 1/ST PROPERTIES is responsible for the development of the company's live, work and play communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group's commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred horse racing on and off the track. For more information, please visit www.1st.com.
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New year, new Precision Medical Products: the company will have a new leader at its helm, partnering with longtime founder and current CEO Jeremy Perkins. Stepping into Perkins' shoes will be well-respected industry veteran Steven Ingel, who will immediately become President & CEO of Precision Medical Products, Inc.
CARROLLTON, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Medical Products today announced the appointment of Steven Ingel to President & CEO of Precision Medical Products, Inc. Ingel's official start date was April 4, 2022. At that time, he succeeded Precision Medical's current President and CEO, Jeremy Perkins, who will remain with the company and assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. In this new role, Mr. Perkins will identify strategies, business opportunities, and new technology architectures to grow Precision Medical Products. "Steve Ingel brings a wealth of medical device and digital health experience with a well-established proven track record of driving growth, margin expansion, and overall financial performance. His broad and deep industry experience combined with his respected leadership and team-building style make him the right fit to continue our important work at Precision Medical," said Jeremy Perkins.
Ingel is a seasoned leader with over 30+ years of experience in the healthcare sector. He most recently served as President of Footcare Solutions and National Accounts for Enovis, formerly DJO Global. Before that role, Steve held various executive and divisional leadership roles spanning multiple disciplines including Sales, Marketing, R & D, Operations, and Digital Health Solutions during his 28-year tenure at DJO Global. "I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Precision Medical and to begin working with its outstanding leadership team and talented organization of professionals," said Ingel. "There are tremendous opportunities ahead given the company's existing technologies, robust pipeline, and manufacturing platforms, and I'm looking forward to leading its next stage of growth. Together with Jeremy and the team, I am confident that we can continue to set the standards for excellence and drive innovation in the industry for our customers, patients, and employees."
Since becoming the market leader in mobile compression devices and completing the acquisition of Innovamed Health and VenaGroup earlier in 2021, the company has been hard at work building the corporate infrastructure and necessary strategic talent needed to continue to deliver double-digit growth and open new markets. Precision has demonstrated twelve years of consecutive year-over-year growth and significantly outpaced the market. This consistent success has positioned them to continually expand and innovate in a historically stagnant DVT prevention market. The addition of Ingel is a significant milestone for Precision and the healthcare industry, showing that innovation and patient-focused solutions continue to drive industry change.
About Precision Medical Products®
Founded in 2010, Precision Medical Products is a 12-year-old privately-owned growth stage company that provides recovery and prevention solutions to patients and healthcare organizations. Our products are intuitively designed to increase patient compliance, increase patient mobility, and increase staff and patient safety by eliminating tubes and cords. As the Nationwide leader in mobile DVT prevention therapy, Precision's goal is to improve the quality of patient care, decrease "never events," and reduce costs for patients and healthcare organizations across the US.
Join us on our mission to cut the cord and save countless lives.
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IRVING, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced that it's health brand Rousselot®, the global leader of collagen-based solutions1, launched GMP grade GelMA. X-Pure® GelMA is the first gelatin methacryloyl, or GelMA, on the market to be produced under GMP conditions2.
The production of X-Pure GelMA under GMP conditions is a major step forward for companies that require GelMA for clinical use and in body medical applications. Up until now, research grade GelMA was the only available option. The GMP process ensures that Rousselot X-pure GelMAs are consistently produced and controlled according to strict quality standards, including consistent chemical modification and purification methods.
Because X-Pure GelMA has been designed for use throughout the entire product life cycle, from early-stage research through to clinical trials and marketed products, it supports a faster route to market by minimizing the risk of having to revalidate data. Batch-to-batch consistency and quality is guaranteed at any scale.
"We are proud to be the first in the market to offer GelMA produced under GMP," says Kathleen Jacobs (PhD), Regulatory Affairs Director at Rousselot Biomedical. "In less than two years, we developed a research grade as well as an X-Pure GelMA produced under suitable GMP. This marks our commitment to support customer needs. By creating reliable gelatin products with optimal properties and quality, we are helping customers to achieve success."
Research grade X-Pure GelMA was launched in June 2020 as a premium alternative to standard research grade GelMAs. It offers ultra-low impurity levels (including endotoxins, methacrylic acid and DNA), batch-to-batch consistency and tunable mechanical properties. It is ideal for a wide range of in vitro and in vivo research and development applications, particularly regenerative medicine applications such as tissue engineering, 3D bioprinting and 3D cell culture.
The product launch is being announced at the 6th edition of Rousselot's Innovation Days, which are taking place on 13th and 14th April 2022 in Ghent, Belgium. This major event for Rousselot takes place every two years, enabling our customers and partners to gain exclusive insights into the latest research in collagen-based innovations.
To find out more about Rousselot Biomedical and X-Pure GelMA, please visit our website: www.rousselot.com/biomedical
References:
1. Global Gelatin Market Insights Forecast to 2026 Calibre Research, 2020
2. IPEC PQG Good Manufacturing Guide for pharmaceutical excipients (2017)
About Darling
Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) is a world leading producer of organic ingredients, generating a wide array of sustainable protein and fat products while being one of the largest producers of renewable clean energy. With operations on five continents, Darling collects waste streams from the agri-food industry, repurposing into specialty ingredients, such as hydrolyzed collagen, edible and feed-grade fats, animal proteins and meals, plasma, pet food ingredients, fuel feedstocks, and green bioenergy. Darling Ingredients named one of the 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders in 2021, to learn more Darling Ingredients: The greenest Company on the planet - 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders (50climateleaders.com). The Company sells its ingredients around the globe and works to strengthen our promise for a better tomorrow, creating product applications for health, nutrients and bioenergy while optimizing our services to the food chain. Darling is a 50% joint venture partner in Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), North America's largest renewable diesel manufacturer, which products reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by up to 85% compared to fossil fuels. For additional information, visit the Company's website at http://www.darlingii.com.
Rousselot® Biomedical
As the most recent strategic segment within Rousselot, we have drawn upon Rousselot's 130+ years of worldwide expertise and proven track record of pharmaceutical gelatins and collagens to develop innovative ranges of purified, modified and non-modified gelatins and collagens for biomedical applications. Offering unique advantages to assure performance, quality and safety from bench to clinic, Rousselot® X-Pure® and Rousselot® Quali-Pure™ provide consistent quality and are backed by strong scientific data and on-going research. Rousselot Biomedical is committed to support end-to-end partnerships to help "Advancing medical science". https://www.rousselot.com/biomedical
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CHICAGO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryerson Holding Corporation (NYSE: RYI), a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2022, on Thursday, May 5th, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. The live online broadcast will be available on the Company's investor relations website, ir.ryerson.com. Ryerson will report earnings after the market close on Wednesday, May 4th.
Ryerson Holding Corporation's First Quarter
2022 Earnings Call Details:
DATE: Thursday, May 5, 2022
TIME: 10:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. CT
DIAL-IN: 888-394-8218 (U.S. & Canada) / 646-828-8193 (International)
CONFERENCE ID: 5210309
An online replay of the call will be posted on the investor relations website, ir.ryerson.com, and remain available for 90 days.
Ryerson is a leading value-added processor and distributor of industrial metals, with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China. Founded in 1842, Ryerson has around 4,000 employees in approximately 100 locations. Visit Ryerson at www.ryerson.com.
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2022 on Thursday, April 21, 2022, prior to market open.
The Company will host an earnings conference call reviewing these results and its operations beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET. This conference call will be broadcast live and can be accessed by all interested parties through Safehold's website, www.safeholdinc.com, in the "Investors" section.
The dial-in information for the live call is:
A replay of the call will be archived on the Company's website. Alternatively, the replay can be accessed via dial-in from 2:30 p.m. ET on April 21, 2022 through 12:00 a.m. ET on May 5, 2022 by calling:
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Having created the modern ground lease industry in 2017, Safehold continues to help owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality, student housing, life science and mixed-use properties generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and is managed by its largest shareholder, iStar Inc., seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders. Additional information on Safehold is available on its website at www.safeholdinc.com.
Company Contact:
Jason Fooks
Senior Vice President
Investor Relations & Marketing
T 212.930.9400
E investors@safeholdinc.com
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Inc. announced today that Daniel Yergin has been appointed Vice Chairman of the company following the completion of its merger with IHS Markit. He will serve as a member of the leadership team and report directly to S&P Global President and CEO Doug Peterson. Previously Vice Chairman of IHS Markit, Yergin's appointment became effective at the close of the merger.
"Daniel Yergin's strong track record as an award-winning author and highly respected authority on energy, international politics and economics make him a tremendous addition to our leadership team," Peterson said. "I am pleased to welcome him as Vice Chairman and look forward to his insights on key issues related to the global economy."
"I am honored to serve as Vice Chairman of S&P Global following the combination with IHS Markit to form what will be an extraordinary firm under Doug Peterson's leadership," Yergin said. "S&P Global already plays a unique and vital role across the global economy, and it is a privilege to join the leadership team as the company continues to evolve its role in providing essential data and analytics to the markets."
A renowned author and historian, Yergin's latest book is entitled The New Map: Energy, Climate and the Clash of Nations. His book The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil Money and Power was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and became a number one New York Times best seller that has been translated into 20 languages. He is also the author of the bestseller The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World and co-author of Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy. Both The Prize and Commanding Heights were made into award-winning television documentaries for PBS and BBC, which Dr. Yergin co-produced, co-wrote and helped narrate.
Dr. Yergin is co-founder and chair of CERAWeek – presented by S&P Global – which is regarded as the world's preeminent energy conference. Dr. Yergin served on the U.S. Secretary of Energy Advisory Board under four U.S. Presidents. He is a director of the Council on Foreign Relations and a trustee of the Brookings Institution and serves on the Energy Advisory Council of the Dallas Federal Reserve.
Dr. Yergin is on the Advisory Boards of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative and the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy. He is a member of the Energy Governors of the World Economic forum, the India Petroleum Ministry's Think Tank, and the U.S. National Petroleum Council.
Dr. Yergin holds a BA from Yale University, an MA from Trinity College, Cambridge University, and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University, where he was a Marshall Scholar. He has received honorary degrees from Dartmouth College, the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Houston, and the University of Missouri.
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S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) provides essential intelligence. We enable governments, businesses and individuals with the right data, expertise and connected technology so that they can make decisions with conviction. From helping our customers assess new investments to guiding them through ESG and energy transition across supply chains, we unlock new opportunities, solve challenges and accelerate progress for the world.
We are widely sought after by many of the world's leading organizations to provide credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help the world's leading organizations plan for tomorrow, today.
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Antares Pharma, Inc. ("Antares" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ATRS), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) via a tender offer. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $5.60 in cash for each share of Antares common stock owned. The transaction is valued at $960 million.
If you own Antares shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website:
https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/atrs
Or please contact:
Joshua Rubin, Esq.
Weiss Law
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New York, NY 10007
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) Antares's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the $5.60 per-share merger consideration adequately compensates Antares's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed. Notably, the merger consideration is below the $6.50 median price target set by analysts, and at least one analyst set a price target for the Company of $8 per share, $2.40 above the per-share merger consideration.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
If you own shares in any of the companies listed above and
would like to discuss our investigations or have any questions concerning
this notice or your rights or interests, please contact:
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Tivity Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: TVTY)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Tivity Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: TVTY), in connection with the proposed acquisition of TVTY by funds managed by Stone Point Capital. Under the terms of the merger agreement, TVTY shareholders will receive $32.50 in cash for each share of TVTY common stock owned. If you own TVTY shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/tvty
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in connection with the proposed acquisition of TGNA by an affiliate of Standard General L.P. ("Standard General"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, TGNA shareholders will receive $24.00 in cash for each share of TGNA common stock that they hold. Additionally, TGNA shareholders will receive additional cash consideration in the form of a "ticking fee," the amount varying depending on the date of the closing of the transaction. If you own TGNA shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/tgna
Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR), in connection with the proposed acquisition of MTOR by Cummins Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, MTOR shareholders will receive $36.50 in cash for each share of MTOR common stock that they hold. If you own MTOR shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/mtor
Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN), in connection with the proposed acquisition of TEN by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, TEN shareholders will receive $20.00 in cash for each share of TEN common stock that they hold. If you own TEN shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/ten
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Sierra Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRRA)'s sale to GlaxoSmithKline plc for $55.00 per share in cash. If you are a Sierra Oncology shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Antares Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATRS)'s sale to Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. for $5.60 per share in cash. If you are an Antares Pharma shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Origin Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: OBNK)'s merger with BT Holdings, Inc. (BTH). Under the terms of the agreement, BTH shareholders will receive an aggregate of 6,828,390 shares of Origin's common stock in exchange for all outstanding shares of BTH common stock, subject to certain adjustments. If you are an Origin shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
Halper Sadeh LLP represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.
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TORONTO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (the "Company" or "Sun Life") (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) has been notified that Obatan LLC ("Obatan") has made another unsolicited "mini-tender offer" to purchase common shares of Sun Life at a price that is significantly lower than recent market prices for Sun Life shares on Canadian and U.S. stock exchanges.
Sun Life is not associated with Obatan and does not recommend or endorse acceptance of this unsolicited offer. Shareholders are not required to sell their shares to Obatan.
Sun Life cautions that Obatan's most recent offer has been made at a price that is significantly lower than recent market prices for Sun Life shares. This offer represents a discount of 35.7% below the closing price of Sun Life's common shares on the TSX and NYSE on April 7, 2022. Obatan has offered to purchase up to 50,000 common shares of Sun Life.
Securities administrators in Canada and the United States recommend that investors exercise caution with "mini-tender offers". Mini-tender offers are designed to avoid disclosure and procedural requirements applicable to most bids under Canadian and U.S. securities regulations. Canadian Securities Administrators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have expressed serious concerns about mini-tender offers, including the possibility that investors might tender to such offers without understanding the offer price relative to the actual market price of their securities.
The SEC has indicated that "bidders make mini-tender offers at below-market prices, hoping that they will catch investors off guard if the investors do not compare the offer price to the current market price."
According to Obatan's offer documents, Sun Life shareholders who have already tendered their shares can withdraw their shares at any time before 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on May 31, 2022 by following the procedures described in the offer documents. Shareholders are cautioned that the terms of the Obatan offer may be varied, and the cash consideration offered may be decreased. In such a case, shareholders who have already tendered to the offer may have limited notice of such change and limited time to withdraw their shares from the offer. There are also no assurances that Obatan will buy the shares delivered under the offer.
Obatan has also made other discounted offers to Sun Life's shareholders in the United Kingdom and Ireland. For more information on these offers, please visit: https://www.sloc.co.uk/en/latest-news/warning-on-obatan-llc-mini-tender-offer-/
Shareholders and policyholders should carefully review the Obatan offer documents, consult with their Sun Life advisor or investment advisor to discuss any offer they may receive and review all options they have for their investment in Sun Life shares. If you are in Canada and do not have a Sun Life advisor and are interested in finding one, please visit www.sunlife.ca/en/find-an-advisor/.
If you received your Sun Life shares as a result of demutualization of Sun Life or Clarica and would like to sell your shares, you may be eligible to do so through the Sun Life Share Selling Service. Under this service, shares are sold by TSX Trust Company on your behalf at market price, as opposed to the significantly discounted price offered by Obatan.
Sun Life has stock transfer agents providing shareholder services in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and the Philippines. These local agents provide services directly to our registered shareholders and can provide information on share account management, direct deposit of dividends, dividend reinvestment and share purchase plans. Please email sunlifeinquiries@tmx.com or call 1-877-224-1760 for more information.
If you were not aware that you own Sun Life shares, please contact sunlifeinquiries@tmx.com to verify your ownership and understand your options on dealing with your shares. You can also visit www.verifymyeligibility.com/SunLife, our online search tool to determine if you have unclaimed shares and dividends.
Sun Life requests that a copy of this news release be included in any distribution of materials relating to Obatan's mini-tender offer for Sun Life common shares.
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance, and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2021, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.44 trillion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
Note to editors: All figures in Canadian dollars
Media Relations Contact:
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Director
Corporate Communications
T. 226-751-2391
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Investor Relations Contact:
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Vice-President, Head of Investor
Relations & Capital Markets
T. 416-979-6496
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SALADO, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage at five Central Texas facilities to residents impacted by the Salado tornado and severe storms that hit the region early Tuesday evening.
Hail and high-speed winds damaged multiple buildings and homes across Bell and Williamson Counties. Accessibility to local storage can assist in the community's recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters.
"As our neighbors begin the process of cleaning up, we want to provide them with a secure place to store their possessions," stated Matthew McMillan, U-Haul Area District Vice President of Central Texas. "These storms have left destruction behind. Those in need can give us a call and receive a storage unit or U-Box container for their belongings free for one month."
U-Haul is offering to deliver U-Box containers to residents' homes in Central Texas at no cost as part of the goodwill gesture. This includes the retrieval of U-Box containers after 30 days of free usage.
Additionally, U-Haul has a variety of boxes and other moving supplies it is making available to assist those in need. The free supplies are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for a limited time at participating locations.
Customers needing boxes can also utilize the Take a Box, Leave a Box program. U-Haul offers an in-store area where customers can drop off used boxes in good condition, and other members of the community can access the boxes at no cost. U-Haul encourages anyone who has reusable boxes to drop them at the nearest U-Haul store location for this purpose.
People seeking more information about the U-Haul disaster relief program or needing to arrange 30 days of free self-storage should contact the participating facility nearest them:
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Midway
3914 S. General Bruce Drive
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 727-7216
U-Haul Moving & Storage of South Temple
215 SW H K Dodgen Loop
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 770-3001
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Centex
3501 E. Central TX Expressway
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 699-8334
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Killeen
102 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 526-9626
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Twin Creek
1507 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 532-3001
In addition to its 30 days free self-storage disaster relief program, U-Haul is proud to be at the forefront of aiding communities in times of need as an official American Red Cross Disaster Responder.
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 855,000 rentable storage units and 73.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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Did you sell or otherwise dispose of securities of Twitter between March 24, 2022 and April 1, 2022? If so, please visit Twitter, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who sold or otherwise disposed of the securities of Twitter, Inc. ("Twitter" or the "Company") (NYSE: TWTR) between March 24, 2022 and April 1, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Elon Musk ("Musk") is the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, and according to Forbes, is the richest person in the world.
Beginning in January 2022, Musk started to acquire shares of Twitter. By March 14, 2022, Musk had acquired more than a 5% ownership stake in Twitter.
Pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and SEC Rule 13d-1 promulgated thereunder, 17 C.F.R. § 240.13d-1(a), Musk was required to file a Schedule 13 with the SEC within 10 days of passing the 5% ownership threshold in Twitter, or March 24, 2022.
Musk did not file a Schedule 13 with the SEC within the required time and instead continued to amass Twitter shares, eventually acquiring a 9.1% stake in the Company before finally filing a Schedule 13 on April 4, 2022.
When Musk finally filed the required Schedule 13, thereby revealing his ownership stake in Twitter, the Company's shares rose from a closing price of $39.31 per share on Friday, April 1, 2022, to close at $49.97 per share on April 4, 2022 – an increase of approximately 27%.
Investors who sold securities of Twitter stock between March 24, 2022, when Musk was required to have disclosed his Twitter ownership, and before the Monday, April 4, 2022 disclosure, missed the resulting price increase as the market reacted to Musk's purchases and were damaged thereby.
By failing to disclose his ownership stake via Schedule 13, Musk was able to acquire shares of Twitter less expensively during the Class Period.
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 13, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. If you choose to take no action, you may remain an absent class member.
If you sold or otherwise disposed of TWTR securities, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Twitter, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
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Mr. Jaillot brings more than 25 years of ingredients and specialties focused industry experience.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced the appointment of Tony Jaillot as vice president of global Beauty & Personal Care. In this role, Mr. Jaillot will lead the company's sales, marketing, technical and product management efforts across the Beauty & Personal Care end market. He joins the global Ingredients & Specialties channel led by Nick Powell, president of Ingredients & Specialties, and reports to Matthew Ottaway, senior vice president of Consumer Solutions.
"With decades of experience in driving growth across the Beauty & Personal Care market combined with his passion for sustainable products, Tony is a perfect fit as we continue to deliver the solutions our customers and suppliers demand," said Nick Powell, president of Ingredients & Specialties. "Tony has a passion for building multicultural teams and delivering innovation, as well as an unwavering commitment to collaboratively matching our suppliers' products with customer needs."
Through a dedicated sales and technical team supported by a global network of Solution Centers, Univar Solutions is well positioned to readily help Beauty & Personal Care customers and suppliers innovate and grow through a footprint of local formulation laboratories as well as marketing and distribution capabilities.
"Tony brings leadership and expertise to a global Beauty & Personal Care solutions team dedicated to providing customers with unmatched support and expertise across the globe by leveraging Univar Solutions premier product portfolio," said Matthew Ottaway, senior vice president of Consumer Solutions.
"I am excited at the opportunity to join what I believe is the global leader in ingredient and specialty distribution within the beauty and personal care industry," said Mr. Jaillot. "I believe the premier product portfolio, global sales and technical network, along with cutting-edge clients positions Univar Solutions to continue our leadership position in this market."
An experienced industry professional, Mr. Jaillot joins Univar Solutions having held previous senior beauty care leadership roles with BASF, Cargill, Ciba as well as IMCD and is a renowned industry consultant. He holds a bachelor's degree in organic chemistry from Chemistry University of Marseille, France and a master's degree in cosmetic science from the University of Pharmacy in Nantes, France. Mr. Jaillot also has extensive education in business administration and strategy with master's degrees from IAE France and INSEAD.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global commodity and specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
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Net revenue grew 26.1% quarter over quarter to $23.2 million from $18.4 million in Q4 2021. Net revenue was primarily driven by provincial sales which increased by 36.7% in Q1 2022 as compared to Q4 2021
Q1 2022 demonstrates Valens' underlying business has passed an inflection point
Became a top 10 licensed producer in Canada, with a 3.1% market share as of February 2022
B2C revenue lines of provincial sales and Green Roads accounted for 68.5% of net revenue in Q1 2022
Valens reiterates its objective of achieving positive adjusted EBITDA by Q4 2022
KELOWNA, BC, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS) (the "Company", "The Valens Company" or "Valens"), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, is pleased to report its first quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results for the period ended February 28, 2022.
Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder and Chair of The Valens Company, said: "The results from the first quarter demonstrate that Valens' underlying business has passed an inflection point. Valens delivered strong top line growth despite many headwinds in the marketplace. This performance reinforces the importance of Valens now diversified business lines across provincial sales, B2B LP sales, and Green Roads sales. Diversified business lines are now allowing us to deliver more sustainable growth. To that point, we delivered another quarter of strong provincial sales as we continue to grow our recreational market share, with the launch of Versus and Contraband. We are also pleased to report that our B2B segment has returned to growth, and we remain optimistic that this platform will continue to strengthen as our partners optimize their manufacturing processes amid both industry and economic headwinds. Our Green Roads US CBD business saw a modest decline in revenue primarily due to normal seasonal trends, with December being historically its slowest month.
Robson continued, "As expected, adjusted EBITDA declined quarter over quarter due to an inefficient cost structure that had not yet benefited from our Integration Initiatives announced in late February and a change in sales mix that saw a lower percentage of sales come from our higher margin Green Roads business and greater percentage of our sales come from our B2B customers. In addition, we took the opportunity to exit some higher priced inventory through the B2B channel and reposition our holdings to better support the anticipated growth in future quarters. These factors also resulted in lower gross margins in the quarter. Importantly, subsequent to quarter end, we are already seeing the benefits of our Integration Initiatives and anticipate realizing improvements to our cost structure in the back half of the year. It was also encouraging to see gross margin improvements in provincial sales despite significant retail price compression and increases in supply chain costs in the quarter. Overall, our business remains on track to deliver on our objectives in 2022, and we reiterate our target to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in Q4 2022."
First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Highlights:
- Net revenue increased 26.1% to $23.2 million in Q1 2022 from $18.4 million in Q4 2021, benefiting from strong Canadian operations, which represented 73.7%of total sales in the first quarter
The following table of financial highlights is presented in Canadian dollars, except for percentages
- Valens became a top 10 licensed producer by market share in Canada:
- BC God Bud #1 best-selling SKU across all product categories in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan during the first two months of 2022 as per Hifyre data
Operational Cost Efficiencies
Valens has made significant progress with approximately $9.5 million of the first $10 million in annual cost efficiencies now actioned. The Company expects to realize these benefits towards the end of the second fiscal quarter of 2022, after accounting for one-time costs, with the majority expected to be realized in the second half of fiscal 2022.
Of the $9.5 million actioned, approximately 67%, or $6.4 million, of the cost savings are coming through SG&A, of which almost half were driven from synergies of acquisitions, while the remaining were related to organizational realignment at Valens. This is expected to positively impact SG&A in future quarters, after accounting for one-time costs. Approximately 33%, or $3.1 million, was driven by operational efficiencies including automation, process standardization and supplier optimization which is expected to positively impact margins in the second half of the year. Valens remains on track to achieve a total of $20 million in annualized cost savings run rate by the end of fiscal fourth quarter of 2022.
First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Corporate and Operational Highlights:
- Commenced trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market, positioning Valens and its shareholders for greater access to liquidity, increased corporate visibility, and a broader shareholder base in 2022 and beyond.
- Enhanced adult recreational market portfolio with the launch of two new brands, Versus and Contraband, designed to meet the needs of target consumers in the value and premium markets respectively. The Versus launch follows Valens' acquisition of Verse Cannabis in September 2021 and the subsequent repositioning of the value brand to better align with its consumer base. The Contraband launch follows the acquisition of Citizen Stash and leverages its catalogue of premium genetics, expanding its reach to the evolving consumer base in the fast growing, premium market segment.
- Signed the first beverage manufacturing partnership agreement since the launch of the Pommies facility and successfully completed first shipments of cannabis-infused beverages to Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta Manitoba and Yukon.
- Accelerated Valens' international expansion strategy by entering into two strategic agreements with PMI Mexico, a subsidiary of Merger Group, and one of the main drug suppliers of the Mexican government. Under the terms of the agreement, Valens will manufacture CBD-infused and uninfused Predilife probiotic products for PMI globally.
- Subsequent to quarter-end, Valens closed its previously announced CAD$32.3 bought deal public offering (the "Offering") of units of the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to continue to pursue strategic growth initiatives in North America, providing funding for working capital and for general corporate purposes.
Financial Summary
- Net revenue of $23.2 million in Q1 2022, representing an increase of 26.1% over Q4 2021.
- Valens had cash and marketable securities of $20.2 million at the end of Q1 2022 and subsequent to quarter end raised $32.3 million in gross proceeds.
- Adjusted gross profit(1) was $3.4 million, or 14.6% of net revenue in Q1 2022, compared to $6.3 million, or 34.1% of net revenue, in Q4 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA(2) was $(17.6) million, in Q1 2022 compared to $(13.3) million in Q4 2021.
The following table of financial highlights is presented in thousands of Canadian dollars, except for percentages, per share figures and Canadian recreational market share.
- Management utilizes this measure to provide a representation of performance in the period by excluding the inventory impairment measurement adjustments and impacts of biological asset changes as required by IFRS. Adjusted gross profit is a non-GAAP ratio, which management believes provides useful information as it represents gross profit for management purposes based on costs to manufacture, package and ship inventory sold, exclusive of any impairments due to changes in internal or external influences impacting the net realizable value of inventory and non-cash items. See reconciliation of "Adjusted Gross Profit (non-GAAP measure)" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the quarter ended February 28, 2022.
- The Company has identified adjusted EBITDA as a relevant industry performance indicator. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management that does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Management defines adjusted EBITDA as loss for the period, as reported, adjusted for financing costs (net), recovery of income taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based payments, fair value and realized biological assets changes, foreign exchange gains, inventory valuation allowance, remeasurement of contingent consideration, restructuring charges, gains and losses on disposal of capital assets, gains and losses on marketable securities and derivatives, and non-recurring and transaction costs. Management believes this measure provides useful information as it is a commonly used measure in the capital markets to approximate operating earnings. See reconciliation of "Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended February 28, 2022.
Outlook
Key Performance Indicators and Revenue Guidance:
Key Objectives for 2022:
- Grow adult recreational market share in Canada by seeking to become a top 5 Player in vapes, edibles and beverages and a top 10 player in flower products.
- Unlock our potential in the U.S. and international markets through the Green Roads platform acquired in April 2021.
- Seek to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA by Q4 by improving the gross margin and SG&A profile of the business through our Integration Initiatives which are based on a combination of cost efficiencies, realization of M&A synergies and greater levels of automation and process standardization.
- Reduce cash burn through improvements in adjusted EBITDA, working capital management and monetization of non-core assets.
- Development of the Company's U.S. THC strategy as permissible under federal regulations.
Revenue & EBITDA Guidance 2023:
- Minimum revenue of CAD$225 million
- Adjusted EBITDA margins greater than 10%
Jeff Fallows, President of The Valens Company, said, "In Q1 2022, we took action to align our Company to current market conditions and deliver the value we saw in the acquisitions and other strategic changes we made in 2021. More specifically, we implemented a series of Integration Initiatives aimed at driving efficiencies throughout the organization and right sizing our cost structure to ensure we remain nimble and aggressive in a competitive market. With these initiatives now firmly underway and following our recent CDN$32.3 million financing we believe we have the branded product portfolio, manufacturing capabilities and balance sheet strength to pursue our key strategic objectives in 2022."
This press release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the period and the accompanying Financial Statements and notes, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the Company's Form 6-K, which will be furnished on EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml).
Q1 2022 Conference Call Details
The Company will host a conference call tomorrow, Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time / 8:00 AM Pacific Time to discuss the financial results and business outlook.
Participant Dial-in Numbers:
Toll-Free: 1-877-407-0792
Toll / International: 1-201-689-8263
*Participants should request The Valens Company Earnings Call or provide confirmation code 13728569.
The call will be available via webcast on the Valens investor page of the Company website at https://thevalenscompany.com/investors/ or at this link. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available on the Valens investor page approximately two hours after the conference call has ended.
Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Gandhi, Chief Financial Officer, Jeffrey Fallows, President, and Everett Knight, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Capital Markets, will be conducting a question-and-answer session following the prepared remarks.
At Valens, it's Personal.
About The Valens Company
The Valens Company is a leading cannabis consumer products company, with significant expertise in manufacturing cannabinoid-based products and a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. Valens provides proprietary cannabis processing services and best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. Valens' high-quality products are formulated for the recreational, health and wellness, and medical consumer segments and are offered across all cannabis product categories, with a focus on quality and product innovation. Valens also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products to international markets through its subsidiary Valens Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, Valens continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences. Through Valens Labs, Valens is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at http://www.thevalenscompany.com.
Notice regarding Forward Looking Statements
All information included in this press release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance and other statements of The Valens Company that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements are included for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Wherever possible, words such as "plans", "expects", "scheduled", "trends", "forecasts", "future", "indications", "potential", "estimates", "predicts", "anticipate", "to establish", "believe", "intend", "ability to", or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "should", "could", "would", "might", "will", or are "likely" to be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of these words or other variations thereof, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all disclosure regarding future results of operations, future outcomes of transactions, economic conditions, and anticipated courses of action. Investors and other parties are advised that there is not necessarily any correlation between the number of SKUs manufactured and shipped and revenue and profit, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information.
The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, cannabis regulatory risk, risks relating to the regulation of hemp in the United States, U.S. entry restrictions, the uncertainties, effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on Canadian licenses, reliance on Australian licenses, the illegality of cannabis under federal law in the United States; catastrophic events; competition; the recent development of the cannabis industry and market in Canada; price compression in the cannabis industry; maturation of the cannabis market; dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, material weakness in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, foreign operations, reliance on a limited number of facilities, limited operating history, TSX and Nasdaq continued listing requirements, vulnerability to rising energy costs, environmental regulations and risks, conflicts of interest, unfavorable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valens Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valens Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valens Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valens Company's latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valens Company's website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valens Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valens Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valens Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valens Company.
In addition to the foregoing assumptions, the 2023 revenue guidance of C$225 million referenced above is based on the following assumptions: (i) that the Green Roads business in the United States in 2023 achieves revenue consistent with pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels (many of the bricks-and-mortar retail locations that Green Roads sells to experienced challenges related to COVID-19 but are now resuming normal operations); (ii) a slight percentage increase in the Company's market share of the Canadian recreational cannabis market associated with new branded product launches (such Canadian recreational cannabis market based on a third-party data analytics company covering the cannabis industry), and reflecting a typical wholesale discount to reflect that Company sells to provincial distributors; (iii) the Company's B2B business in 2023 generating revenue consistent with current levels; and (iv) the Company's Pommies business and Valens Labs as well as its revenue from foreign operations outside of the United States, in 2023 achieving revenue from ongoing initiatives and consistent with the Company's previous disclosure.
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DUBLIN, Ohio, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its first quarter 2022 results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 11. The Company will host a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m. ET, with a simultaneous webcast from the Company's Investor Relations website at www.irwendys.com. The related presentation materials will also be available on the Company's Investor Relations website. The live conference call will be available by telephone at (866) 211-4759 for domestic callers and (647) 689-6752 for international callers. An archived webcast and presentation materials will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website.
About Wendy's
Wendy's® was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef*, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child waiting to be adopted from the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
*Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.
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Investor Contact:
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Sr. Director - Investor Relations & Corporate FP&A
(614) 766-3977; greg.lemenchick@wendys.com
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SUZHOU, China and ROCKVILLE, Md., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK), a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases, today announced that it has presented the latest results from six preclinical studies of the company's five investigational drug candidates: the Bcl-2 inhibitor lisaftoclax (APG-2575) and the MDM2-p53 inhibitor alrizomadlin (APG-115), two key candidates in the company's apoptosis-targeted pipeline, as well as the FAK inhibitor APG-2449, the EED inhibitor APG-5918 and the KRAS inhibitor APG-1842, at the 2022 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.
The AACR Annual Meeting is one of the world's largest and long-standing scientific gatherings in the field of cancer research. Covering cutting-edge advances in all the areas of cancer research and innovation, the annual event attracts tremendous interest from the global cancer research community.
Dr. Yifan Zhai, Chief Medical Officer of Ascentage Pharma, said: "At this year's AACR Annual Meeting, we presented preclinical data that support potential combination approaches between our lead candidates with drugs of different targets and mechanism of actions. These studies represent our ongoing effort in addressing important unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. It is worth pointing out that the results from three preclinical studies of the MDM2-p53 inhibitor alrizomadlin have demonstrated broad therapeutic potential and highlighted a novel mechanism of action. Meanwhile, we also reported encouraging results supporting the upcoming clinical development of the EED inhibitor APG-5918. We will actively advance these programs to bring meaningful clinical benefits to patients."
The details of these posters presented at AACR 2022 are as follows:
Co-targeting MDM2-p53 and BCL-2 apoptosis pathways overcomes resistance conferred by acquired BCL-2 gene mutations in preclinical models
- Abstract/Poster Number: 3964
- Introduction:
The BCL-2 inhibitor venetoclax, although efficacious in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, meets significant resistance in a large number of patients due to acquired BCL-2 gene mutations. Among acquired mutations, those proximal to BH3 binding motifs (e.g., G101V, D103E, and V156D) have the most significant impact on BCL-2 binding to BH3-only pro-death proteins and BH3 mimetics (e.g., venetoclax). Hence, it is important to identify novel therapeutics that address this emerging unmet need.
- Conclusions:
Our study demonstrates, alrizomadlin combined with lisaftoclax synergistically inhibited the proliferation of RS4:11-BCL-2 mutant cell lines and the growth of cell-derived xenografts in vivo. Co-targeting BCL-2 and MDM2-p53 apoptosis pathways represents a new and effective strategy to overcome drug resistance conferred by clinically BCL-2 gene mutations.
Inhibition of MDM2-p53 interaction by alrizomadlin (APG-115) induces pyroptotic cell death in gasdermin E (GSDME)-expressing cancer cells
- Abstract/Poster Number: 2998
- Introduction:
The mouse double minute-2 (MDM2)-p53 inhibitor alrizomadlin (APG-115) is an investigational agent known to induce apoptosis of TP53-wild type cancer cells (Aguilar et al, J Med Chem 2017). Emerging evidence suggests that activation of p53 by alrizomadlin also promotes antitumor immunity in the tumor microenvironment (Fang et al, JITC 2019; Zhou et al, Nat Immunol 2021), but the links between these processes are not yet completely understood. Pyroptosis refers to inflammatory programmed cell death. Central to this process is the family of gasdermins, which can form pores in cell plasma membranes, resulting in lysis and release of immune stimulants. In cells expressing these proteins, GSDME can be cleaved by caspase-3, which converts noninflammatory apoptosis to pyroptosis (Zhang et al, Nature 2020). In this context, caspase-3/GSDME appears to represent a switch between apoptosis and pyroptosis. Given that alrizomadlin elicits its apoptogenic activity primarily by activating caspase-3, we hypothesized that the MDM2-p53 inhibitor might also induce pyroptosis in GSDME-expressing cells by cleaving caspases.
- Conclusions:
Our study demonstrates that, in addition to apoptosis, MDM2-p53 inhibitor alrizomadlin induces caspase-mediated pyroptosis in GSDME-expressing cancer cells. In this study, we reveal for the first time that apoptosis-inducing, alrizomadlin induces both apoptosis and pyroptosis in GSDME-expressing cancer cells. GSDME-dependent pyroptosis is a previously unrecognized mechanism of action for alrizomadlin to exert antitumor immunity, with potentially important implications for clinical development of therapy involving MDM2-p53 inhibition.
MDM2 inhibitor alrizomadlin (APG-115) stabilizes p53 and synergizes with proteasome inhibitors in multiple myeloma
- Abstract/Poster Number: 5439
- Introduction:
Multiple myeloma (MM) accounts for about 2% of all cancers and 18% of all hematologic malignancies in the US. Recent therapeutic advances (e.g., immunomodulators, proteasome inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies) have improved outcomes, but MM inevitably relapses and is considered incurable. Genomic analysis shows that the TP53 gene encoding tumor suppressor protein p53 is infrequently mutated in patients with MM, of whom about 82% retain wildtype (WT) TP53. Mouse double minute 2 (MDM2) is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that inhibits p53 via proteasome degradation. Proteasome inhibitors might help to stabilize p53 and synergize with MDM2 inhibitors. Therefore, MDM2 inhibitors that activate p53 might constitute an attractive pharmacologic approach to MM. Alrizomadlin is an investigational, novel small molecule targeting the p53/MDM2 interaction and is in clinical development for solid and hematologic cancers. This study aimed to evaluate whether alrizomadlin can potentiate the antitumor effects of proteasome inhibitors in MM.
- Conclusions:
The results demonstrate that the combination of MDM2 inhibitor alrizomadlin and proteasome inhibitors have synergistic antitumor effects on MM tumors harboring WT TP53 in animal models. These data warrant clinical studies to test this novel therapeutic option for patients with refractory MM.
FAK inhibitor APG-2449 and CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib synergistically suppress mesothelioma tumor growth via autophagy induction
- Abstract/Poster Number: 2563
- Introduction:
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare but highly lethal malignancy, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. Among the most common genomic abnormalities are alterations of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A/B (CDKN2A/B) and neurofibromin 2 (NF2). Mesothelioma cells lacking expression of CDKN2A/B or NF2 are reported to be sensitive to CDK4/6 or focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibition. In this study, APG-2449 as a clinical stage FAK/ALK/ROS1 multi-kinase inhibitor combined with CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib demonstrated anti-tumor activity.
- Conclusions:
These results demonstrate that the combination of palbociclib and APG-2449 synergistically inhibits tumor growth in mesothelioma and such effect is mediated by induced autophagy and enhanced cellular senescence. The preclinical study suggests that APG-2449 combined with CDK4/6 inhibitors may have therapeutic potential in mesothelioma and may warrant future clinical development.
Preclinical development of embryonic ectoderm development (EED) inhibitor APG-5918/EEDi-5273 for cancer therapy
- Abstract/Poster Number: 3939
- Introduction:
Three core components constitute the polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2), a multiprotein complex that catalyzes the methylation of histone H3 at lysine 27 (H3K27me3): enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2), embryonic ectoderm development (EED) and suppressor of zeste 12 protein homolog (SUZ12). Dysregulated function of PRC2 has been implicated in the development of a variety of cancer types. With the use of tazemetostat, an EZH2 inhibitor, inhibition of PRC2 functions has been proven to be a successful cancer therapeutic strategy. Nevertheless, the activity of an EZH2 inhibitor might be compensated due to acquired resistance through secondary mutations in EZH2 or its paralog EZH1. Because binding of EED with trimethylated H3K27 (H3K27me3) is the prerequisite for the activation of the methyltransferase activity of EZH2, allosterically targeting EED is emerging as a novel approach to inhibit PRC2. APG-5918/EEDi-5273 has been reported as a novel, bioactive, and potent EED inhibitor. In this study, we further characterized APG-5918 for cancer therapy in a preclinical setting.
- Conclusions:
APG-5918 was thoroughly characterized in the preclinical stage, with potent biochemical binding activity to EED protein, in vitro anti-proliferatively activity, and in vivo antitumor activities. APG-5918 showed definitive in vitro and in vivo target engagement and on-target antitumor activity. APG-5918 demonstrated strong PD/PK correlation in mice bearing KARPAS-422 xenograft tumors. APG-5918 appeared to be similar or more potent than MAK683, an EED inhibitor under clinical development, in terms of biochemical, in vitro, and in vivo activities. In summary, our results suggest potential utility of APG-5918 in cancer therapy and it deserves further clinical investigation.
Development of covalent KRASG12C inhibitor APG-1842 for the treatment of solid tumors
- Abstract/Poster Number: 2664
- Introduction:
The KRAS gene is frequently mutated in human cancers, and the KRASG12C mutation occurs in approximately 13% of non-small-cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) and in 1 to 3% of colorectal cancers and other solid tumors. KRASG12C small molecule inhibitors, AMG510 and MRTX849, have been investigated as treatment options for solid tumors with the KRAS G12C mutation. In this study, APG-1842 was characterized as a potent, selective, and covalent KRASG12C inhibitor with demonstrated inhibition on KRAS-dependent signaling and anti-tumor activity both in vitro and in vivo.
- Conclusions:
Collectively, these results demonstrate that APG-1842 is a potent, bioavailable, and highly selective KRASG12C inhibitor. Our data provide the preclinical evidence for clinical development of APG-1842 in patients with KRASG12C-mutant solid tumors.
About Ascentage Pharma
Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) is a globally focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B, and age-related diseases. On October 28, 2019, Ascentage Pharma was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 6855.HK.
Ascentage Pharma focuses on developing therapeutics that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis, or programmed cell death. The company has built a pipeline of eight clinical drug candidates, including novel, highly potent Bcl-2, and dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors, as well as candidates aimed at IAP and MDM2-p53 pathways, and next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Ascentage Pharma is also the only company in the world with active clinical programs targeting all three known classes of key apoptosis regulators. The company is conducting more than 50 Phase I/II clinical trials in the US, Australia, Europe, and China. Olverembatinib, the company's core drug candidate developed for the treatment of drug-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), was granted Priority Review status and a Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), and is already approved for the indication. In addition, the olverembatinib was also granted an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and a Fast Track Designation (FTD) by the US FDA, and an Orphan Designation by the EU. To date, Ascentage Pharma has obtained a total of 15 ODDs, 2 FTDs and 2 Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designations from the US FDA and 1 ODD from the EU for four of the company's investigational drug candidates. Ascentage Pharma has been designated for multiple Major National R&D Projects, including five National Major New Drug Discovery and Manufacturing projects, one New Drug Incubator status, four Innovative Drug Programs, and one Major Project for the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases.
Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and entered into global partnerships with numerous renowned biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and research institutes such as UNITY Biotechnology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, MSD, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. The company has built a talented team with global experience in the discovery and development of innovative drugs and is setting up its world-class commercial manufacturing and Sales & Marketing teams. One pivotal aim of Ascentage Pharma is to continuously strengthen its R&D capabilities and accelerate its clinical development programs, in order to fulfil its mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world for the benefit of more patients.
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Attracting almost 500 applicants from 91 countries or regions, the unique 100% A-level Scholarships Programme gives the global community access to Harrow's 450 years of educational excellence
HONG KONG, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AISL Harrow Scholarships Programme is the most prestigious award available across the AISL Harrow family. First launched in 2021, the Scholarships received an overwhelming global response. Moving into the second year, with almost 500 of exceptionally talented students from 91 countries or regions applying, six Scholarships have been awarded, offering opportunity to the full access of a Harrow A-Level (pre-university) education - a values-based education that provides 'Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership'.
The selection process was rigorous, fair and balanced. From hundreds of applicants, 12 were selected for interview and, from these, 6 successful candidates were chosen based on their outstanding academic performance, English fluency, and extracurricular talents, alongside their commitment to leadership and service activities.
AISL is delighted to announce that the 2022/24 recipients of the AISL Harrow Scholarships are (from left to right): Pui Yan Sham Peony (Hong Kong SAR, China), Ka Hin Cheung Kyan (UK), Lauren Saunders (UK), Kaijun Chang (USA), Eaint Aunt Auw (Thailand) and Yoon Yati (Myanmar). The AISL Harrow family extends a warm welcome to each of these scholarship awardees. They will join AISL Harrow Hong Kong, AISL Harrow Shanghai and AISL Harrow Bangkok from September of this year.
In response to the awards, Dr. Rosanna Wong, Chairman of Asia International School Limited, praised the six recipients of the AISL Harrow Scholarships as "truly outstanding". She noted, "they exemplify the very best of academic and extra-curricular excellence; we are proud to have them joined the AISL Harrow family."
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR LIFE AND LEADERSHIP
The establishment of the AISL Harrow Scholarships Programme is another milestone in AISL Harrow's long history of educational excellence. The Programme seeks to enhance the diversity of the AISL Harrow community by attracting academically gifted students from around the world. The scholarships give students the chance to experience all that a Harrow education affords: Excellence in and out of the classroom, the development of leadership skills, and a commitment to service.
Through the AISL Harrow Scholarships Programme, AISL is proud to be giving back to the global community, extending the availability of an excellent AISL Harrow education to students from around the world, allowing them access to a prestigious British education and, subsequently, to top universities.
As exemplified by the AISL Harrow scholars, graduates leave as capable, confident and caring individuals, their well-rounded skills-base and holistic nature provide the foundation for them to become future leaders.
Alongside the AISL Harrow Scholarships, the individual Harrow-branded schools in Asia also provide scholarship opportunities for gifted students. To learn more, please subscribe to AISL Harrow's official Facebook Page (AISL Harrow Schools) and view the AISL Harrow Schools website at https://www.harrowschools.com/.
About Asia International School Limited (AISL) GROUP
Asia International School Limited (AISL) is a leading provider of world-class K-12 education in Asia. Through our wholly owned subsidiary Harrow International Management Services Limited and affiliates, AISL sub-licenses the Harrow brand and provides professional educational services to our Harrow branded schools, including AISL Harrow International Schools, AISL Harrow Innovation Leadership Academies and AISL Harrow Little Lions Early Years Centres. In the academic year of 2021/2022, the Group has 17 schools and early years centres in the network.
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MCKINNEY, Texas, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Life Inc. (NYSE: GL) will release First Quarter 2022 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. At that time a copy of the Company's Q1 - 2022 earnings press release and any other financial and statistical information about the quarter will be available on the Company's website at https://investors.globelifeinsurance.com/ under Financial Reports and Other Financial Information. In conjunction with the First Quarter 2022 Earnings Release of Globe Life Inc. you are invited to listen to a conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 11:00 am Eastern (10:00 am Central).
First Quarter Conference Call
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Globe Life Inc. is a holding company specializing in life and supplemental health insurance for "middle income" Americans marketed through multiple distribution channels including direct to consumer, and exclusive and independent agencies.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., SUZHOU, China and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbour BioMed ("HBM" or the "Company"; HKEX: 02142), today announced the appointment of Dr. Humphrey Gardner as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Gardner will be responsible for leading the global product development of the Company, including pipeline strategy, clinical development plan and operations, and product registration.
Dr. Gardner has more than 30 years industry experience, achievement and leadership in clinical development and translational medicine, including over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and over 10 years of experience in academia. Before joining the Company, he served as the chief medical officer at Silicon Therapeutics and the chief of medical oncology at Evelo Biosciences. He also served critical leadership roles at Novartis, AstraZeneca and Biogen.
"I am delighted to welcome Dr. Gardner, an industry veteran and highly respected scientist, to Harbour BioMed. Dr. Gardner's extensive experience in drug development from conception to approval will be instrumental to advancing our innovative therapeutics through global clinical trials and on to registration," said Dr. Jingsong Wang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "He is joining HBM at a very important time and will be a tremendous asset to our organization, strengthening our mission to deliver breakthrough medicines for healthy life."
With Dr. Gardner's appointment, the Company will further strengthen its global clinical development capability and continue to advance the global development of its clinical products, including next-generation anti-CTLA-4 antibody HBM4003 and B7H4x4-1BB bispecific antibody HBM7008, whilst enriching the pipeline strategy of the global development of its immune-oncology pipeline.
"I am profoundly excited to bring my experience to HBM, an organization I have long admired," said Dr. Gardner. "I am looking forward to working with the Company's talented teams to advance novel and highly innovative antibody-based therapeutics in the areas of oncology and immunological diseases and to build a robust pipeline that has the opportunity to transform care for many more patients in need around the world."
Dr. Gardner holds a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and his medical degree from the University of Cambridge, and an MS in Bioinformatics from Brandeis University. He completed his residency in Anatomic Pathology at Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and postdoctoral training at Whitehead Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Dr. Gardner is an expert in oncology, rheumatology, and infectious disease. He published approximately one hundred papers in international academic journals, and has been an active influential speaker at international conferences. He is also a fellow of the College of American Pathologists, and a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology, and has previously been a member of a variety of professional organizations including the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and the American Association for Clinical Chemistry.
About Harbour BioMed
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel antibody therapeutics focusing on immunology and oncology. The Company is building its robust portfolio and differentiated pipeline through internal R&D capability, collaborations with co-discovery and co-development partners and select acquisitions.
The Company's proprietary antibody technology platforms Harbour Mice® generate fully human monoclonal antibodies in two heavy and two light chain (H2L2) format, as well as heavy chain only (HCAb) format. Building upon the HCAb antibodies, the HCAb-based immune cell engagers (HBICE®) are capable of delivering tumor killing effects unachievable by traditional combination therapies. Integrating Harbour Mice® with single B cell cloning platform, our antibody discovery engine is highly unique and efficient for development of next generation therapeutic antibodies.
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Hodlnaut celebrates its third year with the launch of two new assets, TerraUSD (UST) and Terra (LUNA).
SINGAPORE, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based crypto lending and borrowing firm, Hodlnaut, has just announced the launch of two new assets namely, TerraUSD (UST) and Terra (LUNA).
Hodlers are able to earn interest in a total of eight supported assets: BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, DAI, WBTC, and the newly launched UST and LUNA. The effective rates for both open and fixed terms for UST and LUNA are as follows.
"The Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) has proven to support the growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem, which is in line with Hodlnaut's vision. Therefore, we are proud to announce the support of Luna and UST on the Hodlnaut platform," said Juntao, CEO and Co-Founder of Hodlnaut.
Users can start earning in both UST and LUNA from 7 April 2022, 7:30 pm (GMT+8) and utilize the entire suite of features supported. This includes Hodlnaut's Token Swap, Preferred Interest Payout, Fixed Term Deposits, and Interest Account functions. To celebrate the launch, Hodlnaut will be holding a US$2,000 worth of UST and LUNA giveaway. Click here for more information.
Currently, Hodlnaut only supports the deposit and withdrawal of wormhole UST and wormhole LUNA via the ERC-20 network. Hodlnaut is continuously working towards ensuring the firm meets its rigorous regulatory and security framework and is expected to accept the support of UST and LUNA on the native terra chain by the end of April.
About Hodlnaut
Hodlnaut is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform that allows users to earn interest of up to 13.8% on their cryptocurrencies by lending them to vetted institutions. Founded in April 2019 by Bitcoin maximalists Juntao Zhu and Simon Lee, Hodlnaut has grown tremendously over the years.
Hodlnaut has received an in-principle approval (IPA) for a Major Payment Institution License in Singapore from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act (PS Act) for its Token Swap feature. The firm is also a certified Fintech by the Singapore Fintech Association, an accreditation recognized by the MAS.
For more information, please visit www.hodlnaut.com.
CONTACT: Sten Ivan, Head of Growth at Hodlnaut, sten@hodlnaut.com
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SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, metabolic, autoimmune and other major diseases, announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for IBI310 in combination with sintilimab for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer.
The NMPA BTD for IBI310 was based on results from First part of a Phase 2 trial (CDE Registration No. CTR20202017). This study enrolled 205 patients in patients with advanced cervical cancer. The safety profile in this study was consistent with that observed in previously reported studies, and no additional safety signals were identified for the combination of IBI310 and sintilimab. Relevant study results will be published at an upcoming medical conference in 2022.
"We are glad to see the NMPA grant Breakthrough Therapy Designation based on the results of First part of Phase 2 data of IBI310," said Dr. Hui Zhou, Senior Vice President of Innovent. "Patients with advanced cervical cancer currently have limited treatment options. Patients treated with chemotherapy show limited clinical benefit and the overall survival is limited to a few months. The results of First part of the Phase 2 study of IBI310 in combination with sintilimab show potential for this combination as a new treatment option for patients in need. We look forward to obtaining more data from the ongoing pivotal Phase 2 trial which may support a future regulatory application in China for IBI310 in combination with sintilimab in recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer."
NMPA Breakthrough Therapy Designation is intended to facilitate and expedite the development and review of an investigational drug to treat a serious disease or condition when preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug has demonstrated substantial improvement over current therapies. The BTD will not only qualify a drug candidate to receive status for rapid review by the CDE, but it will also allow the sponsor to obtain timely advice and communication from the CDE to accelerate the approval and launch to address the unmet clinical need of patients at an accelerated pace. Click here for the published list of drugs which have been granted BTD by NMPA.
About Cervical Cancer
According to GLOBOCAN 2020 report,there were approximately 110,000 new cases and 60,000 death cases of cervical cancer in China in 2020, making cervical cancer one of the most common malignant tumor types in gynecology. There is an urgent clinical need for more treatment options, especially for recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer, as traditional treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are ineffective with a low overall survival rate for those patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer.
About IBI310
IBI310 is a recombinant fully-human IgG1 monoclonal antibody against cytotoxic T lymphocytic associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4) developed independently by Innovent Biologics. IBI310 can bind to CTLA-4 molecules and block the inhibition of T cells induced by CTLA-4, thereby leading to T cell activation and proliferation, and enhancing the anti-tumor activity of immune system to achieve the goal of tumor treatment.
About Sintilimab
Sintilimab, marketed as TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) in China, is a PD-1 immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody developed by Eli Lilly and Company and Innovent. Sintilimab is a type of immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody, which binds to PD-1 molecules on the surface of T-cells, blocks the PD-1 / PD-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway, and reactivates T-cells to kill cancer cells. Innovent is currently conducting more than 20 clinical studies of sintilimab to evaluate its safety and efficacy in a wide variety of cancer indications, including more than 10 registrational or pivotal clinical trials.
In China, sintilimab has been approved and included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) for four indications, including:
- The treatment of relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkins lymphoma after two lines or later of systemic chemotherapy;
- In combination with pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer lacking EGFR or ALK driver mutations;
- In combination with gemcitabine and platinum chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of squamous non-small cell lung cancer;
- In combination with BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection) for the first-line treatment of unresectable or advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
Additionally, Innovent currently has three regulatory submissions under review in China's NMPA for sintilimab:
- In combination with cisplatin plus paclitaxel or cisplatin plus 5-fluorouracil for the first-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma;
- In combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma;
- In combination with bevacizumab biosimilar and chemotherapy for EGFR-mutated non-squamous NSCLC following EGFR-TKI treatment.
- Phase 2 study as second-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma;
- Phase 3 study as second-line treatment for squamous NSCLC with disease progression following platinum-based chemotherapy.
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune disease and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor) and olverembatinib (BCR-ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab), 1 asset under NMPA NDA review, 5 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
Note:
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO®, and HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Disclaimer:
1. This indication is still under clinical study, which hasn't been approved in China.
2. Innovent does not recommend any off-label usage.
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NANJING, China, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InxMed Co., Ltd. announced that IN0018, its focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor, had been granted with Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the China National Medical Products Administration. This designation is based on the results of a Phase Ib/II clinical trial of IN10018 for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, with the proposed indication for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer in combination with PEG-liposomal doxorubicin. InxMed plans to disclose more data on IN10018 at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in June 2022 and initiate a pivotal trial in the second half of the year.
Breakthrough Therapy Designation aims to help companies work closely with authorities to accelerate research, development, and approval of innovative therapies that can address unmet medical needs. IN10018 received fast track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer in August 2021. InxMed will live up to the high expectations and strive to deliver the benefits of innovative drugs to patients as quickly as possible.
FAK is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase and transmitter that plays an important role in cell adhesion, migration, and regulation. It exhibits expression upregulation in multiple tumor types. Researchers have found that inhibiting the FAK signaling pathway can effectively reverse previously failed chemotherapy and targeted therapy caused by drug resistance and enhance the response and efficacy of immunotherapy for solid tumors.
IN10018 is a potent and highly selective adenosine triphosphate competitive FAK inhibitor, and InxMed has its exclusive global development and commercial operation rights. InxMed Nanjing Translational Medicine Center has conducted extensive original exploratory research on IN10018 and FAK targets and has published research results in renowned academic journals. Early clinical data on IN10018 showed its safety and efficacy in multiple tumor types, and the latest research results and preclinical data demonstrated that IN10018 can also be effective in combination therapies. It is expected to overcome the tumor-associated fibrosis barrier and improve local immunity, and therefore has the potential to act as an important anchor molecule in synergy with different therapeutic modalities including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
InxMed set up a global clinical development program for IN10018. Clinical trials currently underway in the US and China are designed for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, NRAS mutant metastatic melanoma, triple-negative breast cancer, head and neck cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other solid tumors that are still lacking effective treatment.
For more information, visit http://en.inxmed.com/
About InxMed
InxMed is a clinical-stage biotech company established in the end of 2018. The company dedicates on developing innovative therapies targeting stroma microenvironment and solid tumor resistance and metastasis, especially new drug development on anti PD-1/PD-L1 treatment drug resistance. InxMed committees to building an efficient engine for clinical translational science and proof of concept platform driven by in-depth understanding of disease biology and being a China based biotech company with global impact. We have built translational medicine and clinical development team across Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, United States, Canada and Australia. We have built a highly differentiated pipeline and established partnership with various multinational pharmaceutical companies including Merck, Roche and Boehringer Ingelheim.
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BEIJING, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The UNESCO Netexplo Innovation Forum has taken place on the 13th April, 2022. During this event, the Netexplo Observatory issued the "Top 10 Global Science and Technology Innovation Awards" to the 10 most inspiring, powerful and surprising innovations in the past year that may change our future. LLVSION AR smart subtitle glasses is the only award from China and also the only one in AR sector.
This innovative product creatively solves the real-time communication problem of the hearing-impaired people, breaks down the barriers in the silent world and helps them communicate with others face to face freely and confidently. More importantly, considering that many people wear masks during the pandemic, allergy seasons, etc., this technology will be of great help to those who are lip-reading.
Netexplo is an independent observatory that studies the impact of digital technology on society and business, it is an UNESCO partner since 2011. Every year, 2-3,000 innovations in all continents and all walks of life are brought together with the help of the UNESCO Netexplo Committee, which is composed of renowned lecturers and researchers in digital and related fields. Then, the Netexplo Observatory will select the 10 most outstanding winners, who represent the trend of digital innovation and will profoundly reshape our future. The award-giving ceremony successfully held at UNESCO headquarters for 15 years and has international influence and authority. In 2021, Pan Jianwei, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Science, and his quantum-science satellite project won this award.
This award represents UNESCO's recognition of LLVISION's contribution to digital innovation. The founder and CEO of LLVISON, Mr. Fei WU, expressed after the award-giving ceremony that he hoped the AR technology would help build a much more friendly society for the disabled and pave the way for a more accessible world. He also believes that the Chinese technological innovation will bring more surprises to the world.
If you are interested in LLVISION AR smart subtitle glass, please visit https://www.llvision.com/en/h-col-215.html or contact global@llvision.com.
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HANGZHOU, China and SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sciwind Biosciences Co., Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative therapies to treat metabolic disease, today announced the initiation of subject dosing in its Phase 1 clinical trial of XW004. XW004 is an oral tablet formulation of Ecnoglutide, a novel long-lasting GLP-1 peptide analogue under development for the treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes and NASH. Co-formulation of the peptide agonist with an oral absorption enhancer prevents deactivation in the digestive tract and allows for daily oral administration. Preclinical studies have demonstrated good safety and efficacy profiles for XW004.
The single-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, and multiple ascending dose (MAD) study will evaluate XW004 at doses of up to 30 mg daily in approximately 56 healthy volunteers. Participants in the trial, which is being conducted in Australia, will be treated with the study drug once daily for 15 days with a 21-day treatment-free follow-up period. The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of XW004.
"As a once-daily oral GLP-1 tablet, XW004 has the potential to offer a more convenient treatment option for patients with metabolic disease and improve the overall compliance in broader patient populations. It is also amenable to developing oral combination treatments with other drugs to further enhance treatment outcomes," said Dr. Hai Pan, founder and CEO of Sciwind. "Initiation of this Phase 1 MAD study is an important first step towards developing XW004 as a safe and effective treatment for patients living with metabolic disease."
About Sciwind Biosciences
Sciwind Biosciences is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering and developing innovative therapies to treat metabolic disease. Its product pipeline consists of potentially first-in-class and best-in-class drug candidates. Sciwind has developed multiple proprietary technologies, including oral peptide and inhaled protein therapeutic delivery platforms and identified a series of drug candidates based on these core platform technologies. For more information, visit www.sciwindbio.com.
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CALGARY, AB, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) ("Sundial" or the "Company") reports that the Company's external auditor has advised that it now expects to complete its audit and release its audit opinion and report on the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 on or before April 29, 2022. The Company expects to file its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, annual management's discussion and analysis for the same period, annual information form for the same period (which will be reported as an Annual Report on Form 20-F) and management certifications of annual filings (collectively, the "Filings"), on or before April 29, 2022, which will be within the applicable U.S. filing deadline.
The principal reason for the delay is the significant amount of additional work and in-depth procedures required to be performed by the Company and its external auditor as 2021 is the first year that the Company is required to have an auditor attestation report on its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Company becoming subject to the requirement to obtain an auditor attestation report on internal control over financial reporting is a function of the rapid growth in scale and level of corporate activity Sundial has achieved over the last two years. The process of obtaining such a report will assist the Company in identifying improvements to corporate controls and processes that will ultimately benefit Sundial shareholders through best practices in risk management.
Sundial and its auditor have made significant progress and continue to work diligently toward completing the audit and the Filings as soon as possible. The Company's auditor has confirmed it will not seek reappointment at the Company's 2022 annual shareholder meeting, but will complete the review of the Company's 2022 first quarter financial statements in order to assist the Company with transition to a new auditor, at Sundial's request. There have been no disagreements between the Company and the auditor regarding any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures. Sundial believes that there will be no restatement of previously released financial statements of Sundial.
Sundial is also providing this bi-weekly update on the status of the management cease trade order granted on April 1, 2022 (the "MCTO") by its principal Canadian regulator, the Alberta Securities Commission (the "ASC"), under National Policy 12-203 – Management Cease Trade Orders ("NP 12-203"). The Company has requested an extension of the MCTO from the ASC.
The MCTO restricts the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer from all trading in securities of Sundial until such time as the Filings have been filed by the Company and the MCTO has been lifted. The MCTO does not affect the ability of other shareholders to trade in securities of the Company.
Sundial confirms that since its April 1, 2022 press release: (i) there has been no material change to the information set out in the April 1, 2022 press release that has not been generally disclosed other than as set forth herein; (ii) the Company is satisfying and confirms that it intends to continue to satisfy the provisions of the "alternative information guidelines" under NP 12-203 and issue bi-weekly default status reports for so long as the delay in filing the Filings is continuing, each of which will be issued in the form of a news release; (iii) there has not been any other specified default by the Company under NP 12-203; (iv) the Company is not subject to any insolvency proceedings; and (v) there is no material information concerning the affairs of the Company that has not been generally disclosed.
Sundial is a public company whose shares are traded on Nasdaq under "SNDL". Its business is reported and analyzed under three operating segments: Cannabis Operations, Retail Operations (Cannabis and Liquor), and Investment Operations.
As a licensed producer that crafts small-batch cannabis using state-of-the-art indoor facilities, Sundial's 'craft-at-scale' modular growing approach, award-winning genetics, and experienced growers set us apart. Sundial's brand portfolio includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, and Grasslands. Sundial also operates the Spiritleaf retail banner. Spiritleaf aims to be the most knowledgeable and trusted source of recreational cannabis by offering a premium consumer experience, and quality curated cannabis products. Sundial has acquired Alcanna Inc. and is now the largest private sector cannabis and liquor retailer in Canada.
Sundial's investment operations seek to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.
Sundial is proudly Albertan, headquartered in Calgary, AB. For more information on Sundial, please go to www.sndlgroup.com.
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This news release contains statements and information that, to the extent that they are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation ("forward-looking information"). Forward-looking information is typically, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "will", "expected", "projected", "to be" and similar words, including negatives thereof, or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the expectations of management with respect to the anticipated filing of the Filings and the duration of the MCTO, as well as Sundial's expectation that it will file its Annual Report on Form 20-F.
Such forward-looking information is based on various assumptions and factors that may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, factors and assumptions with respect to: Sundial's belief that its external auditor will complete its audit and release its audit opinion in a timely manner that will allow Sundial to file the Filings on or before April 29, 2022; that the unaudited financial statements prepared by management of the Company will not differ materially from audited financial statements once available; that the Company will receive an extension of the MCTO from the ASC; Sundial's belief that there will be no restatements of its previously released financial statements; and the ability of Sundial's management to execute its business strategy, objectives and plans. As a result, although Sundial believes that the assumptions and factors on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Sundial can give no assurance that it will prove to be correct or that any of the events anticipated by such forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits Sundial will derive therefrom.
The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof. Except as expressly required by applicable securities laws, Sundial does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking information contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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Agreements Subject to Court Approval
TORONTO, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Braxia Scientific Corp. ("Braxia Scientific", or the "Company"), (CSE: BRAX) (OTC: BRAXF) (FWB: 4960) announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle (the "US Settlement") to settle claims alleged in a securities class action ("US Class Action") pending against the Company and certain of its former officers filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in April, 2021. The Company also announced it has signed a settlement agreement (the "Canadian Settlement") to resolve a class action lawsuit ("Canadian Class Action") that was filed in the British Columbia Supreme Court in May 2021 against the Company its CEO, certain of its former officers, a shareholder, and underwriters.
The US Settlement contemplates a cash payment by the Company of USD $1 million to settle the US Class Action. The Canadian Settlement contemplates a cash payment of CDN $1.9 million, of which the Company will be paying CDN $1.6 million.
After available insurance, the total cost to the Company to settle both class actions will be approximately CDN $1.36 million. This does not include legal expenses incurred by the Company, estimated at approximately CDN $950,000, of which approximately CDN $750,000 has been paid.
Both the US Settlement and the Canadian Settlement are subject to court approval at hearings expected later in 2022. Under the respective settlement agreement, once the US Settlement and the Canadian Settlement receive court approval, both class actions will be dismissed against all defendants, including the Company and its officers. Approval by the respective courts, notice to the putative classes, and the satisfaction of customary conditions to effectiveness will take several months.
As previously disclosed, given the uncertainties of litigation, the Company had not been in a position to assess the likelihood of any potential loss or adverse effect on its financial condition or to reasonably estimate the amount of potential loss in connection with the class actions. As a result of the entry into the US Settlement and the Canadian Settlement, the Company expects that the above-referenced total cost to settle will be incorporated into its results of operations and financial condition for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2022.
The Company announces that Dr. David Greenberg has resigned as a director. The resignation is not connected to the class actions or the settlement. Dr Greenberg is not a party to the class actions.
The Company appreciates David's meaningful contribution to the Company and wishes him well in future endeavours.
Braxia Scientific is a medical research company with clinics that provide innovative ketamine treatments for persons with depression and related disorders. Through its medical solutions, Braxia aims to reduce the illness burden of brain-based disorders, such as major depressive disorder among others. Braxia is primarily focused on (i) owning and operating multidisciplinary clinics, providing treatment for mental health disorders, and (ii) research activities related to discovering and commercializing novel drugs and delivery methods. Braxia seeks to develop ketamine and derivatives and other psychedelic products from its IP development platform. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, the Canadian Rapid Treatment Center of Excellence Inc., Braxia currently operates multidisciplinary community-based clinics offering rapid-acting treatments for depression located in Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations, or beliefs of future performance are "forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements include statements about the intended promise of ketamine-based treatments for depression and the potential for ketamine to treat other emerging psychiatric disorders, such as Bipolar Depression. Such forward- looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events, or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the failure of ketamine, psilocybin and other psychedelics to provide the expected health benefits and unanticipated side effects, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing federal, provincial, municipal, local or other licenses and engaging in activities that could be later determined to be illegal under domestic or international laws. Ketamine and psilocybin are currently Schedule I and Schedule III controlled substances, respectively, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19 (the "CDSA") and it is a criminal offence to possess such substances under the CDSA without a prescription or a legal exemption. Health Canada has not approved psilocybin as a drug for any indication, however ketamine is a legally permissible medication for the treatment of certain psychological conditions. It is illegal to possess such substances in Canada without a prescription.
These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties that could affect financial results is contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities regulators, including the Amended and Restated Listing Statement dated April 15, 2021, which are available at www.sedar.com. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements.
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Teen shot near John I. Leonard HS in Greenacres
A teenage boy was taken to a hospital after a shooting Wednesday afternoon near John I. Leonard High School in Greenacres, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting occurred shortly after 3 p.m. in the 4900 block of 10th Avenue North in a parking lot.
Deputies arrived and located the victim, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
A doctor and a nurse from a nearby medical center attended to the wounded boy until paramedics arrived.
The teenage victim, whose name has not been released, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The school was put on a code yellow lockdown, which was lifted just before 4:30 p.m.
The sheriff's office has not released any information about the motive or gunman.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
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Detectives investigate shooting in Greenacres
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 10:21 PM EDT|Updated: moments ago
Detectives are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in Greenacres.
Shortly after 3 p.m. deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 4900 block of 10th Avenue North in Greenacres.
Deputies located a child suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
The victim was conscious and was transported to a local hospital.
No information about the suspect or a motive are known at this time.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
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Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Riviera Beach
Published: Apr. 13, 2022 at 9:46 PM EDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
A motorcyclist is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Riviera Beach Wednesday.
A man riding a dirt bike at the intersection of 10th Street and Avenue I was struck by a beige Hyundai Accent traveling at a high rate of speed, according to police.
The victim was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center as a trauma alert.
He died as a result of his injuries.
Police are investigating and searching for the suspect vehicle, which fled the scene.
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Police identify remains of missing 8-year-old boy; nationwide arrest warrant includes father
PASCO, Wash. (Gray News) - Police in Washington have identified human remains found in rural Benton County earlier this year as 8-year-old Edgar Casian, who went missing in September 2020.
The Pasco Police Department updated the case on Wednesday that the remains of a young child found by hikers back on Feb. 5 were indeed the missing boy after dental records matched.
Multiple agencies including Pasco police, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area to recover the remains.
The Pasco Police Department reported it first initiated a missing child report for Edgar on May 27, 2021.
Currently, a nationwide extraditable arrest warrant has been issued for the boy’s father Edgar Salvador Casian-Garcia and Araceli Medina for first-degree murder, according to Pasco police.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports they were the last two seen with Edgar back in September 2020.
Police also report the current whereabouts of Edgar’s father and Medina are unknown.
Authorities urged anyone with more information on this case to contact the Pasco Police Department at 509-545-3421 or email Det. Davis at davisj@pasco-wa.gov and reference PPD case #21-15039.
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Tequesta Cove residents remain in limbo weeks after evacuation
People living in a Tequesta apartment building are without a place to call home tonight.
They were told to evacuate Tequesta Cove weeks ago and they're wanting to know just when they can return.
"They're looking at different buildings along the water and they're looking at structures and I think there might be some panic setting in," said John Napolitani, a resident and Vice President Board Member of Tequesta Cove.
We're told engineers found significant deterioration and cracking on the columns supporting the homes forcing residents in all 24 units to evacuate for their safety.
"They gave people time to get their stuff out and they're allowing people to go in and one at a time, 10 minute intervals, if they have to get in for medicine or anything else," said Napolitani. "I came in to see my unit, I'm only allowed 10 minutes. I had to have the captain of the fire department come in and escort me in and make sure I'm only in there for a short period of time, for the safety of me and anybody else that's here."
Neighbors across the road say many who evacuated are staying with friends or hotel rooms.
"We would be happy to help you guys if we could just call us we're next door," said Teresa Farthing who lives in Waterway Beach, the building next door.
The Village of Tequesta says the HOA is helping residents with relocation.
"Tequesta Fire Department they have been very accommodating of all of the residents I think they've done an absolutely fantastic job with this," said Napolitani.
But after three weeks there's no apparent end insight.
"Yes and then neighbors were evacuated and taken out of there and nothing has happened so I don't really know what's going on with the neighbors I feel terrible for them," said Farthing.
Residents won't be allowed to move back in until repairs are made and they'll have to wait for the all-clear from a structural engineer.
"The safest alternative I mean you want to make sure that your residents are safe," said Napolitani.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — Razorback basketball star and Fort Smith native Jaylin Williams was given the key to the City of Fort Smith by Mayor McGill.
On Wednesday night, April 13, at the Annual Youth of the Year Banquet hosted at the Evans Boys & Girls Club, Fort Smith Mayor McGill gave Williams a key to the city. Williams was also a guest speaker at the club he use to attend as a child.
Williams was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team as well as First-Team All-SEC this season. Williams also averaged 10.9 points and 9.8 rebounds, while averaging a double-double in SEC play. Williams also led the country with 54 charges taken.
Williams also helped lead the Razorbacks to their second consecutive trip to the Elite Eight this past season.
RELATED: Fort Smith Directors looking to remove abandoned, asbestos-filled building off Kinkead Ave.
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NASA has reached a partnership with a company to test launch a payload to suborbital space at high speed from a centrifuge-like device that requires no rocket propulsion. The ultimate goal: to establish a new way, cheaper way to send payloads into orbit.
SpinLaunch announced Monday it will work with NASA to launch a payload using its Suborbital Accelerator Launch System based in New Mexico. That test launch is expected to come this year.
The device is a round steel vacuum chamber, 300-feet in diameter, attached to a launch tube. A carbon-fiber arm holds the payload, circling inside the accelerator and reaching speeds up to 5,000 mph. The launch vehicle and payloads of up to 440 pounds are then released through the launch tube.
If successful, the launch vehicle will reach beyond the stratosphere before small rockets will be used to place the payload in its final orbit.
By using this method, "over 70 percent of the fuel and structures that make up a typical rocket can be eliminated," SpinLaunch said in a statement.
That can mean more opportunities for companies to launch payloads into space. With no need for large rockets and massive amounts of fuel, launches would be less cost-prohibitive.
"What started as an innovative idea to make space more accessible has materialized into a technically mature and game-changing approach to launch," SpinLaunch CEO and founder Jonathan Yaney said in a statement.
SpinLaunch said it has conducted several test launches since October 2021 that have reached speeds of more than 1,000 mph. The first test launch to send something into orbit is planned for 2025.
But, at least for now, this isn't an option to send astronauts into orbit. SpinLaunch said on its engineers have looked at systems that can endure 10,000 Gs. The average human can withstand no more than 9 Gs for a few seconds, according to Scientific American. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/spinlaunch-nasa-test-flight-agreement/507-2f5cd3e3-8dc7-4bcd-b1ef-4d3302a0a3a2 | 2022-04-14T02:25:00 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/spinlaunch-nasa-test-flight-agreement/507-2f5cd3e3-8dc7-4bcd-b1ef-4d3302a0a3a2 |
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A child who went missing was rushed to a hospital after being found in a swimming pool, Raleigh police said Wednesday night.
Police said a mother reported her 3-year-old son as missing in the 3500 block of Pritchard Drive. A search was set up and the child was found in the community pool several minutes later.
Police said the child was taken to the hospital as a trauma. The boy's condition was not immediately known.
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Longtime WNEM reporter Jay Brandow has died
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Retired WNEM news reporter Jay Brandow has passed away at the age of 67.
Brandow’s family says he passed away on the night of Tuesday, April 12, 2022.
Brandow started at WNEM in 1984. He came to the station after working as a radio disc jockey at a Detroit station.
He worked as a reporter at WNEM up until his retirement in 2011. At his retirement he told his colleagues about working at WNEM, “It’s been my home. It’s been my family. If I had to do it all over again, I would be here doing it all over again.”
In retirement he worked as an instructor in the broadcasting departments at Delta College and Central Michigan University.
At the age of 50, Brandow also become an author publishing his first non-fiction work titled “The Captain’s Chair” about a sole survivor of a ship wreck in Lake Superior.
Brandow loved to play his guitar and was a beloved story-teller in mid-Michigan.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Police identify remains of missing 8-year-old boy; nationwide arrest warrant includes father
PASCO, Wash. (Gray News) - Police in Washington have identified human remains found in rural Benton County earlier this year as 8-year-old Edgar Casian, who went missing in September 2020.
The Pasco Police Department updated the case on Wednesday that the remains of a young child found by hikers back on Feb. 5 were indeed the missing boy after dental records matched.
Multiple agencies including Pasco police, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area to recover the remains.
The Pasco Police Department reported it first initiated a missing child report for Edgar on May 27, 2021.
Currently, a nationwide extraditable arrest warrant has been issued for the boy’s father Edgar Salvador Casian-Garcia and Araceli Medina for first-degree murder, according to Pasco police.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports they were the last two seen with Edgar back in September 2020.
Police also report the current whereabouts of Edgar’s father and Medina are unknown.
Authorities urged anyone with more information on this case to contact the Pasco Police Department at 509-545-3421 or email Det. Davis at davisj@pasco-wa.gov and reference PPD case #21-15039.
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Michael Gableman criticizes head of Wisconsin elections over attire
The man leading an investigation into the 2020 election spoke about how Megan Wolfe dresses
The man leading an investigation into the 2020 election spoke about how Megan Wolfe dresses
Michael Gableman, the man leading a taxpayer-funded investigation into the 2020 election, criticized how Meagan Wolfe dresses.
The topic came up on a Green Bay radio program on Tuesday.
"She's been trained how to try to sit there, I agree. Perfect comportment," Gableman said. "Oh yes, and deliver these answers. Black dress, white pearls, oh yeah, I've seen the show. It wasn't the pearls this time. It was the little locket on the — was it gold by any chance? It was, oh, Hillary Clinton."
Wolfe, the executive director of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, responded with this statement:
“I’m a professional who takes my job seriously. Comments directed at my appearance are a far cry from being serious, and are beneath anybody who purports to be undertaking a review of subject matter as important as election integrity.” | https://www.wisn.com/article/michael-gableman-criticizes-head-of-wisconsin-elections-over-attire/39719882 | 2022-04-14T02:30:07 | 0 | https://www.wisn.com/article/michael-gableman-criticizes-head-of-wisconsin-elections-over-attire/39719882 |
A man suspected in a shooting death early Sunday morning in Sheffield is now being held in the Colbert County Jail.
Police Chief Ricky Terry said Jarious Lamar Garner, 24, from Leighton, turned himself in to Sheffield police today.
Garner has been charged with murder and being held on a $500,000 bond.
Mark Anthony Harris, 29, of Leighton, was shot to death at a Sheffield night club about 1 a.m. Sunday. | https://www.al.com/crime/2022/04/suspect-in-fatal-sheffield-nightclub-shooting-turns-self-in.html | 2022-04-14T02:30:07 | 1 | https://www.al.com/crime/2022/04/suspect-in-fatal-sheffield-nightclub-shooting-turns-self-in.html |
Odette Joassaint called 911 repeatedly, sounding agitated and incoherent, unable to explain why she was calling. It became horribly clear when Miami police officers arrived. “Come get them, I don’t want them anymore,” she told officers, according to a police report.
When police rushed inside her Little River apartment Tuesday night, they found Joassaint’s own children — Jeffrey and Laural Belval, just 3 and 5 years old — hog-tied and strangled. The heart-breaking discovery shook even veteran officers and homicide detectives.
By Wednesday, Joassaint, 41, had been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and had been ordered held without bond in her first appearance in Miami-Dade Court. Joassaint, who wore a padded gown designed to prevent suicide, said nothing during the brief proceeding.
But according to Miami police reports she told detectives hours after the killings Tuesday night that she had been struggling financially and her “kids were suffering and that they would suffer less if they were dead,” according to a police report.
Frantzy Belval, the father of both children but estranged from Joassaint, painted a picture of an unstable mother who had not worked for a year, and had been begging to move back in with him. He said he’d consistently refused.
“I told her, ‘You are crazy. You create too much problems,’” Belval said in an interview with the Miami Herald..
The grieving Belval said the children lived with Joassaint full time, although they would normally visit him once a week on Saturdays. “They loved me so much,” he said. “Every week, I buy clothes for the kids.”
Public records show that Joassaint’s life had been in turmoil.
She’d gone through a series of nasty domestic spats with Belval. Each parent had been jailed at least once on allegations of domestic violence, and over the years they’d come to the attention of Florida’s child welfare agency, the Florida Department of Children and Families.
The exact scope of the agency’s involvement with the family was not clear on Wednesday. A DCF spokeswoman said the agency was preparing a statement but it had not been issued by early Wednesday evening.
It was Joassaint’s own 911 call that brought Miami police to her apartment home on the 100 block of Northeast 75th Street.
“She was having a mental crisis and was irate,” said Miami Police Spokesman Michael Vega, describing the disturbing call. The scene inside the Little River apartment was gut-wrenching: two kids, laying in bed face-down on a bed, hands, feet and necks bound together. According to the police report, Joassaint said she strangled each child with a red ribbon. Officers and Miami Fire Rescue tried desperately to resuscitate the children.
During hours of questioning, the distraught Jossaint ultimately confessed, police said. An appointed public defender could not be reached for comment.
The children’s father told The Herald that Joassaint had lost custody of a third child, a 14-year-old girl, a claim that could not immediately be verified.
The couple had come to the attention of police and state child-welfare authorities in the past. In March, Belval said, the police were called to her apartment when they got into an argument in front of the children. No one was arrested.
In 2017, Joassaint was arrested for misdemeanor battery in Homestead after police said she got into a heated argument with Belval over money. She’d bitten Belval, leaving teeth marks on his arm, and was “the primary aggressor,” according to a police report. Prosecutors wound up dropping the case.
Two years later, when Joassaint was pregnant with their younger child, Belval was arrested in North Miami Beach on a charge of aggravated battery. He was accused of striking Joassaint — who sported a swollen eye and small cut on her lip — during an argument over her being on the phone too long.
Joassaint, however, refused to give a statement to the police. Prosecutors did not press the charge.
She did, however, go to family court to get a restraining order, alleging multiple instances of abuse. Among the allegations: that he threatened to pour boiling water on her, and “brandished” his gun and threatened to shoot her.
A permanent injunction was issued, but later withdrawn after Joassaint wrote the court saying they wished to “reconcile for our children’s well being.”
Her petition also noted that the DCF “(has) gotten involved in the past.”
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Right-hander Michael Rucker came into the season understanding what his role might be in the Chicago Cubs bullpen.
So Rucker wasn’t surprised he hadn’t gotten the call during the Cubs’ first four games, thanks in part to two days off. Rucker kept a “stay ready” mindset, and his preparedness was obvious when his opportunity arrived in Wednesday’s 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rucker impressed in his season debut, throwing 2⅓ perfect innings with two strikeouts. He gave the Cubs exactly what they needed to help save a bullpen that likely will be challenged at hitter-friendly Coors Field during a four-game series that begins Thursday.
Rucker focused on getting in work before games to maintain a level of feel. He knows what his body needs to stay ready after experiencing long stretches without pitching at Triple A.
“Leaning on that experience and then just trying to stay ready helped me be able to stay fresh and in sync and in a groove today,” Rucker said.
Rucker, 27, had not pitched in a game since the Cubs’ final Cactus League game on April 5. Managing his workload is a balancing act when going more than a week between facing live hitters. Rucker threw 10 pitches in the bullpen before Wednesday’s game to get in reps without taxing his arm. Dry work allows him to mentally prepare too.
“Either the groundwork goes good or it goes bad, I’m still able to learn from it and gather something,” Rucker said. “Really the most important part of this year is just trying to manage loads and make the pitches that we throw count.”
Rucker came into his outing looking to attack Pirates hitters, knowing they are aggressive and likely would take hacks early in the count. He used that to his advantage, needing only 28 pitches to record seven outs.
“As long as they were going to let me go out there, I was going to run out there doing my best stuff,” Rucker said.
Willson Contreras embraces back-picking opportunities
With the Cubs trailing by four runs in the fourth inning, catcher Willson Contreras seized an opening to help his pitcher.
Rucker had just entered the game in relief of the struggling Kyle Hendricks, charged with recording the final out as the Pirates had runners on first and second. On an 0-1 fastball high and away to the left-handed-hitting Yoshi Tsutsugo, Contreras fired the ball to second baseman Jonathan Villar.
Villar got the tag on Pirates designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach to perfectly execute a back pick at second base to end the inning.
Contreras couldn’t help but flash a smile afterward. He played with Vogelbach in the minors from 2012-16, coming up through the Cubs farm system together as teammates at every level from short-season Boise to Triple-A Iowa.
The next time Vogelbach came to the plate in the seventh, Contreras told him: “You should know better. That was a huge lead.”
“There was a little smile, but obviously he should be mad at that,” Contreras said.
Bench coach Andy Green, who filled in for manager David Ross (under the weather), credited Contreras for making a great read and getting the Cubs out of the inning. The back-pick throws have become a favorite of Contreras over the years and are another way he affects a game.
“It was something that came on all by itself since 2016,” Contreras said. “I wasn’t trying and then I fell in love with back-picking guys, and every time that I get a chance I will try.”
Fifth starter still a question
The Cubs’ pitching probables for their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field still have an unknown.
While left-hander Justin Steele and right-hander Marcus Stroman are slated to start the first two games and left-hander Drew Smyly takes Sunday’s series finale, Saturday’s starter is to be determined. It won’t be right-hander Alec Mills.
Mills (low back strain) is eligible to come off the injured list Thursday, but Ross said pregame Wednesday that Mills has been pushed back a little as he continues to build up in Arizona.
With a 14-man pitching staff, the Cubs have some flexibility with their choices. If his suspension is still under appeal, right-hander Keegan Thompson figures to be among those considered for Saturday’s start considering his past starting experience and ability to go multiple innings.
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Smoke, bangs, blood and panic: Riders describe being inside the NYC subway when shooting began
Hourari Benkada didn't pay much attention to the man he sat next to on a New York subway car Tuesday morning. Benkada, headphones on, put his head down and only got a glimpse of the person.
But after the train started moving to the next stop, the man set off a "smoke bomb," Benkada said.
That sent Benkada and others rushing in confusion toward the car's other end. And Benkada believes that the man he sat next to was the one who would shoot him and nine other people in that car, under cover of thick and choking smoke, as the train headed to the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn's Sunset Park.
It was "the worst pain in my entire life," the 27-year-old Benkada, who was shot in the back of the knee, said in one of several interviews he gave CNN on Tuesday and Wednesday while recovering post-surgery in a hospital bed.
Police said a gunman set off two smoke grenades and fired a handgun 33 times on the crowded train, leaving 29 people injured, including 10 who were shot. A suspect was arrested Wednesday.
Benkada and others on the train described a harrowing scene: Smoke, a mad rush away from its source — and then what sounded like fireworks, followed by a panicked realization that people were hurt and bleeding.
As passenger Claire Tunkel recalled: "When I heard people saying, 'I'm hurt; there's so much blood' ... that's when my mind changed to, 'This is not fireworks.'"
Man had duffel bag
Benkada, a housekeeping manager at The New Yorker hotel, said the person he sat next to had a duffel bag, was wearing a mask and appeared to be wearing a Metropolitan Transportation Authority vest.
When the smoke started, "all you see (is) smoke — black smoke ... going off, and then people bum-rushing to the back," Benkada said.
"This pregnant woman was in front of me. I was trying to help her. I didn't know there were shots at first. I just thought it was a black smoke bomb.
"She said, 'I'm pregnant with a baby.' I hugged her. And then the bum-rush continued. I got pushed, and that's when I got shot in the back of my knee."
The noise, he too said, at first sounded "like fireworks going off."
The shooting started about 20 seconds after the train took off, and felt like it lasted for 1 to nearly 2 minutes, Benkada said.
As people flocked to the end farthest from the smoke source, someone broke down a door at that end, hoping to cross to the next car, but that car had its own door that didn't open, Benkada and others said.
Benkada heard other people in pain, but couldn't see them or the suspect because of the smoke, he said.
Adding to the riders' terror, the train didn't seem like it was heading to the next station as fast as it could. It stopped at least once between stations, riders said.
"The conductor said that there was a delay, because there was train traffic ahead of us," rider Yav Montano, who said perhaps 40 to 50 people were in the car, told CNN.
"Thank goodness the train moved within a minute. I don't know what could have happened if we were stuck there for longer."
People were crying out for help and falling down, witness says
Tunkel, 46, said that before the chaos started, she thought she'd seen the person police have described as a suspect in the shooting.
"He said there was urine in the seat (next to him), don't sit there." However, she said, "with masks and hats and things like that," she can't be sure that was the suspect.
She said her first indication something was wrong was hearing "something drop on the floor," and smoke "just started coming out."
Tunkel ran with others to the car's other end, but the train filled with smoke. "And that's when ... what I thought was fireworks, at the beginning, started going off," she said.
She said she heard people crying out for help and others who said they were bleeding.
"You couldn't see anything, but you could feel it," and some people rushing to that end were falling down, she said. "You could feel the bodies."
'Clothes ... were covered in blood'
Montano, who was trying to get to work in Williamsburg, said he also thought the noise was "like fireworks on the floor."
But just in case, he said, he move behind a wooden plank on the other side of a chair, by some doors — "I moved myself out of the way."
Eventually, he said, he saw some people "whose clothes ... were covered in blood."
"There were some people -- it didn't even seem like their blood, because the person whose pants had ... blood on it was OK and walking and helping the other people," Montano said.
On his phone, he recorded a few seconds of video showing people holding their hands to their mouths in the smoky car "after the popping and shooting," he said.
"The whole car was engulfed in smoke. Like, I had a mask on in the train; I couldn't even use my mask anymore because it was black with smoke," Montano said.
Riders rushed from train
The train eventually arrived at the 36th Street subway station In a video taken from the platform, people rush off the train after it arrived.
Smoke pours out of the car where the shooting took place, and people can be heard screaming. Someone helps an injured and bleeding person off the train, and another man is seen hobbling off the train shortly afterward.
Images taken by others at the scene show the subway platform streaked with blood and people sitting and lying on the train platform following the incident.
Now off the train, Tunkel said she saw a man with a gunshot wound. She said she took off her jacket and tied it around his leg.
Tunkel, who went to a hospital for smoke inhalation, said several victims were lying on the floor of the subway platform after the train arrived at the station.
She said Wednesday she was "doing alright" physically.
"I have two small children that ... go to school nearby, and they had a lockdown yesterday. So explaining this to them was definitely probably the hardest part of all of this. ... I'm just taking it moment to moment."
Benkada said that when he got off the train, he "looked at all the blood and (said) 'this ain't right.'"
He went up some stairs, and told a man in a booth that "I needed a lot of napkins -- I'm bleeding." Eventually, two firefighters helped him.
Doctors told him the bullet grazed his kneecap. He is expected to walk on his own after several weeks on crutches.
At the hospital Wednesday, Benkada still was coping with pain and seemed to have made up his mind about one part of his future.
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A woman was seriously injured in a shooting Wednesday night in almost the same spot as a double shooting just three days ago that left a 16-year-old wounded.
East Precinct officers were dispatched at 6:45 p.m. to Magnolia Court Apartments on Westchester Court on a report of shots fired.
Officer Truman Fitzgerald said officers learned while on route they had a person shot. Once on the scene, they found an adult female unresponsive in the parking lot.
She became responsive while still on the scene, but her injuries are life-threatening. She was taken to UAB Hospital by Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service.
On Sunday, the teen and another man were shot, also in the parking lot of Magnolia Ridge.
In that case, Fitzgerald said, officers got on the scene and found a large number of spent shell casings in the parking lot. While there, they learned that two shooting victims were at nearby Summit Ridge Apartments.
The 16-year-old boy was taken to UAB Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The adult was taken to St. Vincent’s East and is expected to be OK.
Fitzgerald said it isn’t yet known if the two shootings are linked, but they are looking into that because of the proximity of the two scenes.
He said the motive in tonight’s shooting is not yet known, but said they are not ruling out robbery.
Anyone with information is asked to call Birmingham police at 205-254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. | https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/04/woman-injured-in-gunfire-at-birmingham-apartment-complex-that-was-scene-of-double-shooting-3-days-ago.html | 2022-04-14T02:30:19 | 1 | https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/04/woman-injured-in-gunfire-at-birmingham-apartment-complex-that-was-scene-of-double-shooting-3-days-ago.html |
The list of possible Miami Heat first-round playoff opponents has been whittled from four at the start of the NBA play-in round to two: the Atlanta Hawks or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Those two teams will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Cleveland to determine which will travel to South Florida for Sunday’s 1 p.m. Game 1 of the opening-round best-of-seven series against the top-seeded Heat at FTX Arena.
The Hawks punched their ticket to Friday’s winner-take-all play-in showdown with 132-103 victory Wednesday night over the visiting Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena.
On Tuesday night, the Cavaliers fell into the Friday night’s all-or-nothing game with a 115-108 road loss to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
The play-in round determines the Nos. 7-8 playoff seeds in each conference, with a competition among the teams that placed seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th in the conference at the close of the regular season.
As a result of Tuesday’s play-in opener, the Nets, who ended the regular season seventh in the East, earned the No. 7 seed and will open the first round of the playoffs Sunday against the No. 2 Boston Celtics.
With Wednesday’s loss, the Hornets, who closed the regular season 10th in the East, were eliminated from playoff contention and became eligible for the NBA draft lottery.
The Cavaliers closed the regular season eighth in the East, the Hawks ninth.
The Heat went 1-2 against Cleveland during the regular season, 3-1 against the Hawks.
The winner of Friday’s Cavaliers-Hawks will have about a 39-hour turnaround before facing the Heat, with the Heat postseason opener the first of four NBA playoff games on Sunday.
The loser of Friday’s Cleveland-Atlanta game also will be eligible for the NBA draft lottery.
As the No. 1 seed, the Heat will have homecourt advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs, including Games 1 and 2 of the first round on Sunday and Tuesday at FTX Arena.
The Cavaliers are the lone Eastern Conference team the Heat has yet to face in the playoffs in the Heat’s 34 seasons. The Heat have played the Hawks twice in the postseason, losing 3-2 in the 1994 first round and losing 4-3 in the 2009 first round, the initial playoff appearance of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra.
The Hawks last season advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with much of the same core currently in place. The Cavaliers have not been to the playoffs since losing the 2018 NBA Finals in LeBron James’ final season with the team before leaving for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Motivated by money and drugs, a Mobile woman trafficked a 13-year-old girl for sex, prosecutors claimed Wednesday.
Brandie Leigh McKee, 30, is in Mobile Metro Jail on $100,000 bond after being charged with facilitating travel of a child for an unlawful sex act and human trafficking, court records showed.
McKee was arrested after the girl went to police, Mobile County District Attorney Ashley Rich told Fox 10.
“That’s the worst part,” Rich said. “This was perpetrated by someone who should have been giving her a safe environment but instead was transporting her and putting her into an awful criminal environment and forcing her to do things against her will.”
McKee was indicted by a Mobile County grand jury in February.
The Mobile woman allegedly brought the victim to Grover Stone, who is wanted on rape, sodomy and sexual abuse charges, Fox 10 reported.
Court records showed McKee was yet to post bond. | https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2022/04/mobile-woman-trafficked-teen-girl-in-exchange-for-drugs-money-prosecutors.html | 2022-04-14T02:30:25 | 0 | https://www.al.com/news/mobile/2022/04/mobile-woman-trafficked-teen-girl-in-exchange-for-drugs-money-prosecutors.html |
Orioles left-hander John Means exited Wednesday’s game after four innings and 51 pitches due to left forearm tightness, the club announced, ending his outing just as he had gotten into a groove against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Means cruised through the fourth inning, needing just 12 pitches to retire the side in order. But midway through the home half of that inning, right-hander Joey Krehbiel popped up in the bullpen.
And when the fifth inning opened, there Krehbiel was, replacing Means on the mound after Baltimore’s most reliable starter allowed two runs in his second start of the season. The 28-year-old ace was expected to push beyond what he produced Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays when he needed 84 pitches to get through four frames.
Manager Brandon Hyde has been wary of pushing his starting pitchers too long, considering the shortened spring training build-up time.
There wasn’t an obvious indication of an injury or lack of stamina, and Means retired his final seven batters. According to Statcast, Means’ average fastball was 92.8 mph against the Rays last week and dropped to 91.6 Wednesday.
“It depends on how efficient he is, traffic, stressful innings, but I’m hoping to get him up to five or six innings and in the 85-pitch range or maybe a little bit higher,” Hyde said pregame. “Kinda see how the game goes.”
Means worked quickly through the first inning of action but ran into trouble in the second with a one-out walk to second baseman Keston Hiura, leaving a fastball well out of the zone on a full count. With two outs, Means left a slider hanging over the plate, and first baseman Rowdy Tellez blasted it to the deepest part of center field to drive in the first run of the game.
And then third baseman Mike Brosseau extended his career tally against Means to 6-for-12 with seven RBIs when his single drove home Tellez. But Means settled in from there, needing nine pitches to retire the side in the third and 12 in the fourth.
Any absence for Means would leave Baltimore’s rotation in disarray. When Means missed nearly two months last season with a left shoulder strain, the remaining members of the rotation posted a 7.63 ERA.
This article will be updated.
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Shoppers are turning their backs on Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond signaled turbulence in the months ahead. It's already seeing a sales slump at its stores as shoppers struggle to find what they need there, and it anticipates that customers will continue to pull back their spending.
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The home goods chain on Wednesday said sales plunged 22% in its fourth-quarter ended March 31. Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond fell about 1% Wednesday.
The retailer blamed the drop on a mix of challenges that have cooled momentum at its stores, including products stuck at ports and ongoing supply chain holdups that created shortages of key items.
"We're seeing an emerging uncertainty related to consumer sentiment based on market and retail indicators that show a distinct slowdown in consumer demand," Gustavo Arnal, Bed Bath & Beyond's chief financial officer, said in a call with analysts Wednesday.
Sales at stores open at least a year have fallen 20% so far in the company's current quarter.
"We anticipate many of the operating dynamics we experienced in the fourth quarter, both industrywide and internal, to continue in the first quarter," he said during the call.
Bed Bath & Beyond's CEO Mark Tritton said the unavailability of certain products resulted in about $175 million of lost sales during the period, and that the retailer can't deliver on major items advertised in its circulars. He added that the company continues to experience high freight and shipping costs tied to ongoing global supply chain problems.
Weddings are a rare boost
If there is a bright spot, said Tritton, it is the company's wedding and baby categories.
The wedding industry is projecting a boom in 2022, with as many as 2.6 million weddings expected to take place this year, up from 2.2 million in 2019, prior to the pandemic.
A banner year for weddings will be welcome relief not just for brides and grooms, but for the entire industry and the retailers who cater to it and rely on it for revenue. The nightmare year of 2020 forced the cancellation or delay of a majority of weddings, and scores of businesses that rely on them for revenue were left struggling to survive.
Bed Bath and Beyond is a popular destination for wedding registries.
Tritton said during the call that the company is seeing an uptick in its wedding and baby business.
"I think that we see upward trends in wedding that everyone's expecting and want to capitalize on that. So early indicators through the back end of Q4 on creates bodes well," Tritton said.
-- CNN Business' Nathaniel Meyersohn contributed to this report | https://www.wisn.com/article/shoppers-turning-backs-bed-bath-beyond/39718160 | 2022-04-14T02:30:27 | 1 | https://www.wisn.com/article/shoppers-turning-backs-bed-bath-beyond/39718160 |
Former Auburn quarterback Jeff Klein has died after battling cancer, his wife announced Wednesday.
Klein, the Tigers’ primary starting quarterback in 1999 and later a teacher and coach, had been hospitalized in Columbus, Ga., and Birmingham after doctors found concerning “spots” in his lower back — later revealed to be cancer — that were causing extreme pain. Klein’s wife, Adrienne, posted the following statement on CaringBridge.com.
“Surrounded by his loved ones, at 2:36 pm this afternoon the love of my life was called home.
“His passing was peaceful and immediately followed the ceasing of life support. After two long and painful days, I finally get to see our precious boys. Please continue to pray the Lord would grant me the words and wisdom on how to talk to my babies about how our lives have been completely changed.
“Thank you to everyone who has continued to reach out and prayed without ceasing. The outpouring of love and support from loved ones, friends, acquaintances, health care professionals, and even perfect strangers has been an overwhelming blessing. I’m grateful for every single one of you, and every prayer said. Please continue to pray for me, our boys and our families as we attempt to navigate through the heartbreak.”
Klein’s deteriorating health became known April 7, when friends set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to help support his family. As of Wednesday evening, the account held more than $146,000.
In other CaringBridge posts, Klein’s wife announced he had been diagnosed with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of cancer. He also suffered a “significant” stroke on Tuesday, she wrote.
Klein played quarterback at Auburn under coach Tommy Tuberville from 1999-2001, seeing action in eight games in the first of those three seasons. He later served as back-up to Ben Leard and Daniel Cobb, finishing his career with 1,137 yards and seven touchdown passes in 13 games.
An Alpharetta, Ga., native, Klein had most recently worked as head baseball coach and assistant football coach at Loachapoka High School. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three young sons: Cannon, Coley and Clayton.
Auburn football coach Bryan Harsin took time to ask for prayers for Klein following last Saturday’s A-Day spring game. The school released the following statement on Wednesday:
Former Auburn center Cole Cubelic, now a Birmingham radio personality and ESPN analyst, posted the following tribute to his former teammate:
“We lost a good one today. It was an honor to play in front of you, a privilege to be your friend, And a joy to watch the husband, father & coach you had become. Rest easy 9.Your boys will know your legacy. We love you. War Eagle!” | https://www.al.com/sports/2022/04/former-auburn-quarterback-jeff-klein-dies-after-cancer-battle.html | 2022-04-14T02:30:31 | 1 | https://www.al.com/sports/2022/04/former-auburn-quarterback-jeff-klein-dies-after-cancer-battle.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. — In an effort to cut down on traffic and congestion in the Lloyd District and Rose Quarter during large events, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has created an "Event Parking District" around the area. It would be active when people park on metered streets during events with more than 10,000 people.
Dylan Riveria with PBOT said there are about 90 large events each year in the area. He said people often end up parking in nearby neighborhoods, causing a lack of parking spots, congestion and pollution from stalled cars.
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"Ninety percent of the parking spaces are taken up during events," Riveria said. "This events district will help manage that demand and make sure there's parking available for people who live and work in that district."
Clint Moran lives in the Lloyd District and experiences the congestion firsthand.
"It creates a situation where you can't park in your own neighborhood or area," Moran said. "The Lloyd Center has a huge parking area, it's a shame most of it goes unused."
During these large events, PBOT will charge $3 an hour for metered parking within the district. The parking is currently $1 an hour.
"I think it sounds like a really good idea," resident Margie Raber told KGW. "With the weather getting nicer, there's going to be all kinds of thing going on — it will be really convenient and handy for everyone."
Portland City Council is expected to vote on this ordinance on April 20. If it passes, PBOT plans to implement the new parking district this September. | https://www.kgw.com/article/entertainment/portland-pbot-event-parking-district-lloyd-rose-quarter-meters/283-b6f8e229-1cb4-4211-8fc5-51b80ce428ad | 2022-04-14T02:31:25 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/entertainment/portland-pbot-event-parking-district-lloyd-rose-quarter-meters/283-b6f8e229-1cb4-4211-8fc5-51b80ce428ad |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Seniors who live at an apartment complex in North Portland where an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease occurred last year will receive financial help to relocate.
“While I do appreciate what they're doing to help us relocate, it doesn't change the fact that this has been my home for almost 13 years,” said Marilyn Hasan, who lives at Rosemont Court.
On Wednesday, Hasan was packing up and getting prepared to leave her life here at the apartment building. She said what was especially difficult is the thought that she’ll be leaving the people she's come to see as family and friends who also live at Rosemont Court.
“It's devastating, because we're moving into areas [where] we don't know anyone,” said Hasan.
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Rosemont Court in January of 2021 sickened more than a dozen people. One person died.
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia or lung infection, caused by bacteria often found in standing water. The source of the outbreak is still unconfirmed.
Hasan said on Tuesday she found out she and others will get some financial help to move.
Currently, residents are not being forced to relocate, but the building owner, Northwest Housing Alternatives (NHA), as well as county health officials have urged residents to move due to ongoing concerns that the bacteria that causes the disease may still be in Rosemont's water.
“No one's been sick since September,” Hasan said.
The financial help consists of up to two years of rental assistance and up to $4,000 to pay for moving. It comes from a partnership with the Joint Office of Homeless Services and funding from other organizations. The rent money would cover the difference between what residents pay now and whatever rent increase they may experience when they relocate. Two organizations, the Urban League of Portland and Northwest Pilot Project, will help facilitate rental assistance.
“This will be extremely hard on people and disruptive of the community at Rosemont Court. We’ve tried so hard to avoid it. And now we are incredibly grateful to the Portland community for coming together to make sure every resident at Rosemont Court is able to retain stable and affordable housing through this challenging transition. It was a very stressful year for residents. We are grateful to the Joint Office of Homeless Services and our philanthropic and nonprofit partners for making this possible,” said Trell Anderson, executive director of NHA.
But at almost 68 years old, Hasan said the stress is too much. She said she’s currently able to walk to the grocery store and take a single bus in order to get to the doctor’s office and other important appointments. She said she doesn't know where she'll end up next or how long it'll be until she'll be able to move back in. She and other residents expressed concerns about having to re-apply or rent going up upon their return.
They are worried they may not be able to come back to the place they call home with the people who’ve become their family.
“What happens if they're not done in 24 months? Who's going to pay my rent, and I end up moving into a tent? I mean, I'm just putting it out there like it is. I'm just keeping it real. I don't have a job,” Hasan said.
For now, she's trying to stay positive despite all the uncertainty.
“I'm just trusting right now that it's going to work out in my favor, in all of our favors.”
Juanita Watson, a former Rosemont Court resident, said she hopes people like her who had Legionnaires’ disease and have since moved out will be able to get more financial help as they continue to have fallout from the disease.
The building owner has raised more than $415,000 to help residents relocate. NHA plans to continue working with health experts to make sure the building is safe.
A news release from NHA said the Urban League of Portland and Northwest Pilot Project will also provide supportive services to relocated residents to ensure that connections to services like health care remain in place during the relocation process. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/north-portland-legionnaires-apartment-relocation-assistance/283-e6b0380a-796f-437f-a122-01f491875c34 | 2022-04-14T02:31:31 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/north-portland-legionnaires-apartment-relocation-assistance/283-e6b0380a-796f-437f-a122-01f491875c34 |
Editor's note: The video above is from March 2, 2022.
NASA has reached a partnership with a company to test launch a payload to suborbital space at high speed from a centrifuge-like device that requires no rocket propulsion. The ultimate goal: to establish a new way, cheaper way to send payloads into orbit.
SpinLaunch announced Monday it will work with NASA to launch a payload using its Suborbital Accelerator Launch System based in New Mexico. That test launch is expected to come this year.
The device is a round steel vacuum chamber, 300-feet in diameter, attached to a launch tube. A carbon-fiber arm holds the payload, circling inside the accelerator and reaching speeds up to 5,000 mph. The launch vehicle and payloads of up to 440 pounds are then released through the launch tube.
If successful, the launch vehicle will reach beyond the stratosphere before small rockets will be used to place the payload in its final orbit.
By using this method, "over 70 percent of the fuel and structures that make up a typical rocket can be eliminated," SpinLaunch said in a statement.
That can mean more opportunities for companies to launch payloads into space. With no need for large rockets and massive amounts of fuel, launches would be less cost-prohibitive.
"What started as an innovative idea to make space more accessible has materialized into a technically mature and game-changing approach to launch," SpinLaunch CEO and founder Jonathan Yaney said in a statement.
SpinLaunch said it has conducted several test launches since October 2021 that have reached speeds of more than 1,000 mph. The first test launch to send something into orbit is planned for 2025.
But, at least for now, this isn't an option to send astronauts into orbit. SpinLaunch said on its engineers have looked at systems that can endure 10,000 Gs. The average human can withstand no more than 9 Gs for a few seconds, according to Scientific American. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/spinlaunch-nasa-test-flight-agreement/507-2f5cd3e3-8dc7-4bcd-b1ef-4d3302a0a3a2 | 2022-04-14T02:31:37 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/spinlaunch-nasa-test-flight-agreement/507-2f5cd3e3-8dc7-4bcd-b1ef-4d3302a0a3a2 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Day seven of the Nancy Brophy murder trial saw testimony from a key detective who worked on the case.
Nancy Brophy is a Washington County-based romance novelist who is accused of shooting and killing her husband at his place of work, Oregon Culinary Institute (OCI), in June 2018.
The prosecution continued to call witnesses to the stand on Wednesday. Darren Posey, a detective with the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), was called to the stand. In 2018, Posey was a homicide detective who took the lead on the Brophy case until it was transferred to Detective Anthony Merrill, who has already taken the stand.
The defense had questioned Anthony Merrill about whether PPB had identified certain people seen on surveillance footage. Some they had, others they had not.
The state asked Posey on Wednesday why they attempt to locate and talk with people when working a scene.
“We’re attempting to talk to the folks because they’re potential witnesses. Just because they’re on video doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a suspect,” said Posey.
The defense, during cross-examination, pointed out that PPB had not interviewed anyone at the condos near OCI, or at a nearby drug rehabilitation center.
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The gun
Posey, like detectives who had testified previously, noted that the gun surrendered by Nancy Brophy to the police on the day of the homicide had the slide “out of battery.” The slide of the gun was slightly forward, which can only be achieved by pressing down the slide levers on either side of the gun and pushing it forward.
Posey demonstrated on the gun that even with a zip tie in it, as the gun was presented to police, he could move the slide into a position where the slide levers locked as they were supposed to. The zip tie in the barrel caused the slide to sit even farther back than it was meant to, instead of forward as was noted on the Brophy gun.
Posey testified that the slide and barrel on the gun were not used at the crime. Nancy Brophy did purchase on eBay a separate slide and barrel designed to fit the Glock 17 she owned. Police were never able to recover that additional slide and barrel to compare it to the bullets fired at the crime scene.
Posey said he went to J&B, the company that had sold Nancy Brophy the Glock 17 at the Portland gun show, and asked them to record a video of how to change a slide and barrel on a gun. He said they exchanged the slide and barrel with a zip tie in it for one without a zip tie, which is how police have alleged the crime took place.
Insurance
The jury also listened to a phone call from Posey to Nancy Brophy on June 6, 2018, where Brophy said her insurance company had said that if police could, she should try and obtain a letter stating she was not a person of interest in the case in order for the insurance to pay out what she said was $40,000. She also asked Posey if they had enough information to solve the case.
Posey said he filed paperwork for multiple search warrants and found numerous life insurance policies for Dan Brophy.
An insurance expert was called to the stand, Steven Santos, who testified that the Brophys were paying more than $800 a month, which was 20% of their gross income at the time, on policies amounting to more than $700,000 for Dan Brophy’s life insurance alone. Santos said this was not fiscally responsible and had the Brophy’s been clients of his, they would have addressed the high premium they were paying for what he considered to be a reasonable amount of death benefit.
He said the amount they were spending for just one person and just life insurance was "inappropriate" and that he would recommend 10-20% of someone's gross income be allotted for all kinds of insurances across both people in a couple.
DNA
The defense cross-examined Posey and asked once again about processing the shells found at the scene for DNA. The shells were not processed for touch DNA, instead, they were processed for latent fingerprints.
Posey testified that at the time in 2018, he was made aware that DNA would not survive in that environment. With that knowledge, he had them processed by a criminalist for fingerprints. High heat, like that caused by the explosion that occurs when a gun is fired, damages both fingerprints and DNA.
“If you thought any testing process was available to identify a subject in a homicide, would you not have used that?” The state asked during redirect.
“I would have used that,” Posey responded.
Testimony will continue Thursday with Steve Santos finishing up. Nathaniel Stillwater, son of Dan Brophy and stepson to Nancy Brophy is expected to take the stand. Nancy Brophy has been heard on recordings played to the court saying she considers Stillwater to be her son too. He sued her in civil court for the wrongful death of his father in 2019.
KGW will stream the hearing on its website, app and YouTube page. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/nancy-brophy-romance-novelist-murder-case-day-7/283-b7fd3c50-62ac-4c5f-bd29-48eb3d71cb2e | 2022-04-14T02:31:43 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/nancy-brophy-romance-novelist-murder-case-day-7/283-b7fd3c50-62ac-4c5f-bd29-48eb3d71cb2e |
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The mystery of a Vancouver woman who disappeared in early 2018 has now been solved, the Vancouver Police Department announced on Wednesday. The remains of Ashanti Conde were found in March and her identity has since been confirmed.
Conde's family reported her missing on March 11, 2018, after they had not seen her for several weeks. According to VPD, the investigation revealed Conde had last been seen on February 22 in Brush Prairie.
At the time of the last sighting, the 27-year-old Conde was with a man named Michael Conley. VPD said that Conley was reported missing even before Conde, on February 27.
Conley and Conde were spotted leaving Brush Prairie in a Cadillac Sedan. It was the last time they were seen alive.
Skamania County Sheriff's Office reports included witness statements that a Cadillac sedan was seen crashed in a rural area of Skamania County, just north of Dougan Falls on February 24. Witnesses said that the vehicle was covered in snow, but no one appeared to be in the vehicle.
Searchers found Conley's body near the Cadillac on March 9, 2018, with "no signs of foul play" observed. Though Clark County Search and Rescue crews looked around the vehicle, they did not find Conde.
"Multiple tips were received throughout the investigation that proved fruitless and multiple searches were conducted in a variety of locations throughout SW Washington," VPD said.
Skamania and Clark County search teams returned to the area on September 26, 2021 — more than three years later. This time, searchers found human remains in a "very rugged and steep area" near where the Cadillac was found.
The remains were sent to a private lab for positive identification. Confirmation did not come until March 31 of this year, when Vancouver police were notified by the lab that the remains belonged to Ashanti Conde.
With her remains recovered and identified, VPD said that it has closed the missing person case involving Conde.
Details regarding Conde's death are being handled separately, by the Skamania County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Skamania County Coroner’s Office. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/ashanti-conde-missing-vancouver-woman-body-found-four-years/283-b8800406-2789-40b0-8ca0-dfd63f52fba3 | 2022-04-14T02:31:49 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/ashanti-conde-missing-vancouver-woman-body-found-four-years/283-b8800406-2789-40b0-8ca0-dfd63f52fba3 |
CORBETT, Ore. — A couple moving from California to the Columbia River Gorge just lost everything they own after someone stole their U-Haul from a Troutdale hotel parking lot.
Melissa Enoch-Rex and her husband were just ten minutes from their new home when they decided to stay at the Comfort Inn in Troutdale overnight. When they woke up Wednesday morning they found out that their U-Haul truck was gone, all of their belongings with it. Their car, a 1990 Mazda Miata, was on a trailer attached to the U-Haul — it was gone too.
When they first got to the hotel, a woman working the front desk told them to make sure they parked their truck in front of the building because there had been recent thefts in the area recently. The couple's moving truck was stolen just hours after they moved it in front of the Comfort Inn.
The woman who was working the front desk told investigators that she saw the truck drive off just after four in the morning, and that she called police right after, but it was too late.
Melissa Enoch-Rex said that she’s still in shock after her family’s belongings were stolen. She said she had an antique dress collection and some of her grandmother’s silver. What matters the most to her, however, are the pictures that were inside that moving truck — pictures she’s worried she’ll never get back.
“Obviously furniture, clothing ... it was our whole lives, but I just keep remembering my son's photos from when he was young,” said Enoch-Rex.
What she wants back the most are those sentimental things that only matter to her.
The U-Haul truck has Arizona license plate number AJ28920, and the 1990 Mazda Miata has a distinctive yellow spoiler on the back, with California license plate 7ZKC265.
If you have seen the stolen truck or the stolen car, call the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/california-couple-uhaul-moving-truck-stolen-troutdale-comfort-inn/283-dbfe1056-ddd4-4151-8aaa-09cc68dc7656 | 2022-04-14T02:31:55 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/california-couple-uhaul-moving-truck-stolen-troutdale-comfort-inn/283-dbfe1056-ddd4-4151-8aaa-09cc68dc7656 |
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Intel is pledging to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, reducing its footprint across the chain of operation.
The tech company has its biggest campus in Hillsboro and is Oregon's largest corporate employer.
CEO Patrick Gelsinger was in Oregon Monday for the Grand opening of Mod3, a new semiconductor factory expansion of Intel's D1X facility.
"Every aspect of human existence is becoming more digital. Everything digital relies on semiconductors," Gelsinger told the crowd. "We need innovation, we need manufacturing."
On Wednesday, Gelsinger was part of an even bigger announcement online.
"We are committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across our operations by 2040," he said in a video statement.
Intel acknowledged the challenge of this goal.
"This will not be easy," Gelsinger said.
Intel detailed the chain of its own greenhouse gas footprint, from mining and transportation of raw materials for computer chips, to electricity used in manufacturing, to distribution of products.
Intel is the state's largest corporate employer. The state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) noted Intel is Oregon's seventh largest emitter of greenhouse gases, excluding electric utilities.
"The impacts of climate change are an urgent global threat," Gelsinger said in his video statement. "We can do more."
To meet Intel's 2040 net-zero emissions goal, it said it is developing more efficient factories and ways to use greener chemicals in manufacturing. It added it would also hold suppliers to higher environmental standards.
In addition to the carbon metric, Intel is pushing to have net positive water use and 100% renewable energy use globally by 2030.
"The idea that we can be completely moving to renewable energy is something Intel is driving forward," Sen. Jeff Merkley said at Monday's event.
Intel is one of several big technology companies that have made similar climate promises.
Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Meta (Facebook) and Google have all pledged significant carbon emission reduction or elimination in the next 10-20 years. | https://www.kgw.com/article/tech/science/environment/intel-net-zero-carbon-emissions-by-2040/283-6dbb3520-c529-4ae4-bb71-af2b36eb895a | 2022-04-14T02:32:02 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/tech/science/environment/intel-net-zero-carbon-emissions-by-2040/283-6dbb3520-c529-4ae4-bb71-af2b36eb895a |
PAHRUMP, Nev. (WFLA) — Nevada sheriff’s deputies arrested two people from the Tampa Bay area after a middle-of-the-night vehicle chase through the desolate California desert on Monday.
28-year-old Klim Miro of St. Petersburg and 32-year-old Jade Hugee Tampa are accused of shooting at people in Tecopa, and at Inyo County deputies and California Highway Patrol officers who pursued them toward Nevada.
Nye County Sheriff’s Capt. David Boruchowitz estimated the suspects drove close to 150 miles before they were stopped at a roadblock just inside of the Nevada stateline.
Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly said three SWAT deputies fired 14 shots at about 2 a.m. Monday to end a standoff on State Route 372, a desert highway west of Pahrump.
The dup were arrested and taken to a Las Vegas hospital for treatment. Wehrly said their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tampa-bay-duo-arrested-after-car-chase-through-california-desert/ | 2022-04-14T02:32:57 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/tampa-bay-duo-arrested-after-car-chase-through-california-desert/ |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – It’s been ten years since Morgan Martin disappeared.
Her mother says it doesn’t get any easier. Her heart still aches when she thinks about the future without her daughter who says she was five months pregnant and about to be a mom.
“I didn’t get to see her do any of those things,” said Leah Martin. “I didn’t get to see her be the kind of mom think she could have been.”
The last time Leah Martin saw her daughter was when Morgan left the house one night to go talk to the baby’s father, Jacobee Flowers over a decade ago.
Now, the 34-year-old father told investigators he would reveal the location of Morgan’s body in exchange for a shorter prison sentence.
Her mother admits she was torn when she heard about the plea deal.
“This is where it gets hard. I feel like I short-changed her. I feel like I gave her up for a little bit of time…. or ever will be. My want to have her was way much more than worrying about him. She was way much more important than he ever will be,” Morgan’s mother told us.
According to St. Petersburg detectives, Jacobee Flowers told them Morgan was buried in Pike County, Alabama.
But, after traveling there recently and searching, her body could not be located.
If Morgan’s remains cannot be found, Jacobee Flowers, who is already a father of other children, will get 40 years in prison.
If Morgan is found, he will be sentenced to 25 years behind bars.
“That’s the part. I just wanted her home. I don’t, whatever he does, he does, the 40 years will be great,” Leah Martin said. | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/pinellas-county-mom-wants-justice-as-investigators-search-for-missing-daughter/ | 2022-04-14T02:33:03 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/pinellas-county-mom-wants-justice-as-investigators-search-for-missing-daughter/ |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — St. Petersburg Police Department need the public’s help getting a gunman off the streets.
On Wednesday, the police chief said there are similarities in the city’s last two homicides. Police believe the same gunman may be involved in both murders.
Police said, Vernon Williams, 60, died Sunday, April 10, of a gunshot wound, in the 900 block of Melrose Avenue South. Corlenzo Williams, 24, died April 12, of a gunshot wound, in the 2900 block of 17th Avenue South.
According to St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway, both men were shot killed while walking down the street by an unknown man. The shootings were within two miles of each other.
There’s a growing memorial for Corlenzo Williams in the area where he was killed.
One man, who only want to be identified by Willie told 8 On Your Side Vernon Williams was someone he knew in the community.
“He doesn’t cause any harm to anybody, he’s a humble person,” Willie said. “Whoever did it needs to pay the penalty.”
Chief Holloway added a potential third victim came forward to report a person that drove up to them around the same time as the second shooting. When the victim noticed a weapon inside the vehicle, the victim started running and was able to get away.
As of now, police can only describe the suspect as a black man driving an unknown vehicle.
“We’re assuming that the suspect is just driving down the street, spotting these people walking down the street, having a conversation with these people and shooting them,” Chief Holloway said.
The chief says they aren’t sure if the same gunman is responsible, but they’re not ruling it out.
“We need more information to get this person off the street,” Chief Holloway said.
Willie says both tragedies are cause for concern.
“This is our community so why walk my son down the road knowing this is going to happen,” Willie said. “It’s like why did this have to happen here.”
Anyone with information regarding either case, who wishes to remain anonymous, is eligible for a reward of up to $5000 by calling 1-800-873-TIPS. | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/st-pete-police-searching-for-gunman-who-may-be-responsible-for-2-recent-murders/ | 2022-04-14T02:33:09 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/st-pete-police-searching-for-gunman-who-may-be-responsible-for-2-recent-murders/ |
Eugene Starbucks first in Oregon to unionize
Baristas and other employees at an Oregon Starbucks have voted to unionize, the first in the state and the latest in a nationwide push to organize the coffee shop chain.
The South Eugene Starbucks unanimously approved the formation of a union Wednesday, KLCC/Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
This is the fourth U.S. Starbucks location in the past several days to win their union vote unanimously, including one in Pittsburgh that also voted to unionize Wednesday, the news outlet said.
They are the latest stores, including one in Seattle where Starbucks originated, at which employees have voted in favor of unionizing with Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union.
All eight Starbucks stores in Eugene have filed for a union election, according to the nonprofit More Perfect Union. The other Eugene locations are among about 180 Starbucks across the U.S. with union votes scheduled in the coming months.
“There’s a bunch more behind us in Eugene, and a bunch more in Portland, we’re so excited to get to work on a contract, and so glad that this went through,” said Jake LaMourie, a barista who helped organize the union effort in recent months.
The first unionization votes came in December at three stores in Buffalo, New York.
LaMourie said next up are negotiations, which could take a year, perhaps longer.
The Associated Press has emailed Starbucks seeking comment on the latest union vote. Previously, spokesman Reggie Borges has said Starbucks “will respect the process and will bargain in good faith,” adding that the company hopes the union does the same.
Starbucks announced in mid-March that CEO Kevin Johnson was retiring and chose former longtime CEO Howard Schultz as interim leader until it finds a permanent replacement. In his previous time with the company, Schultz successfully fought attempts to unionize Starbucks’ U.S. stores and roasting plants. | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/2022/04/14/eugene-starbucks-oregon-unionize/65350091007/ | 2022-04-14T02:35:45 | 0 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/2022/04/14/eugene-starbucks-oregon-unionize/65350091007/ |
Ongoing rain, snow valuable for Oregon drought, but another dry fire season expected
Every snowflake and drop of rain is good for Oregon right now, but the risk from prolonged drought and dry forests is still present for the coming summer months — and it will take more and dispersed precipitation to change that.
The rain and snow washing over Oregon is creating a wetter-than-normal early April, which is good news because of earlier-than-normal snowmelt, dry soil and low reservoirs. Wildfire watchers are pleased with the precipitation, but recent hot, dry summers have them nervous that when the weather patterns dry up, fire conditions will worsen.
"Precip is good for the here and now and the immediate aftermath. But the longer the dry spell that follows, the higher the fire danger tends to get," said Northwest Interagency Coordination Center Fire Weather Program Manager John Saltenberger. "The early expectations are for another hot, dry fire season in the Pacific Northwest."
Saltenberger said fire weather watchers are more concerned with precipitation patterns during fire season itself than the months before. Intermittent moist periods and cooler temperatures matter more in reducing overall wildfire risk.
"We'll see fire danger rise to greater than typical values, which sets the stage for greater than typical risk," he said.
A drought status update issued Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said snowmelt had begun in much of the region by the beginning of April with several of Oregon's southern and eastern major basins having started melt-out four to six weeks early after reaching 60% of the typical snow water equivalent peak.
Warm temperatures in the Cascades over recent months is responsible for the early melt, according to the report.
Nearly 71% of the Pacific Northwest is in a drought, according to information from the National Integrated Drought Information System. About 23% of the Pacific Northwest is in an either "extreme" or "exceptional" state of drought.
RelatedSnow possible in south Willamette Valley through Friday, as Oregon sees unusual April snow
All of Lane County is in drought with parts of it in "severe drought," according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. The worst drought conditions statewide are in the southern and central regions of Oregon.
Drought conditions increase wildfire risk, but also have caused a number of other water availability issues in Oregon.
April precipitation will give some help, said National Weather Service Portland Office Meteorologist Colby Neuman.
"Everything we get now, it helps from a drought standpoint," he said. "These storm systems are bringing valley rain and mountain snow to some areas that didn't have a lot these last few months. It's certainly better than nothing."
More precipitation is still coming for western Oregon, he said.
"We're getting one round after another of valley showers sometimes intermixed with snow and certainly snow across the higher terrain. That's really going to continue through the end of the week," Neuman said. "But we're still going to be in a relatively active weather pattern. Another storm system looks like it will move in over the weekend."
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GOODLAND, Kan. (KSNW) – A Kansas toddler’s fearless attitude may have earned her a free meal from law enforcement.
Demi Rall, 3, recently got ahold of her mother’s cellphone.
“We went out there, and she didn’t have the phone, but we went and checked and saw that she called dispatch,” said the girl’s mother, Taylor Rall.
The 911 call was not to report an emergency. Rather, Demi called to ask for delivery.
“I called the dispatch, and I said, ‘Did you have a little girl call,’ and she started laughing so hard. She said, ‘Yeah, she ordered McDonald’s,” said Demi’s dad, Dual Rall.
Dual immediately apologized for Demi’s mistaken call to emergency crews.
“I said, ‘Well, sorry, I know you guys probably still have to come over here, but I was just letting you know everything is fine,” Dual explained.
Dual and Taylor then worked to explain the seriousness surrounding 911 to Demi and her brother, Roman. In the meantime, law enforcement was working out their own deal.
“Our dispatch had informed us that she had received a 911 call from a little girl that was trying to order a kids meal from McDonald’s, and Carol and I kind of laughed about it,” said Goodland Police Officer Chalee Luther. “This is the last call before we went home at the end of our shift, and so we were like, we will go do this before we go home.”
Within 30 minutes, Officer Luther and Sherman County Sheriff’s Deputy Carol Porter were at Demi’s doorstep with a pair of Happy Meals in hand.
“I think the parents were a little more shocked than the kids were,” laughed Luther.
“I look outside, and there were two vehicles, and I opened the door, and they were holding Happy Meals, and I was like, ‘Oh my goodness,'” said Taylor.
Luther, Porter and the Rall family then shared a few laughs as Demi, and her brother dug into their food.
“Every now and then, [as] officers, we need those calls that brighten everybody’s day. Not only did it make us laugh at the end of the day, but it also brought joy to that family,” said Porter.
“We live in a small community, and you know there is so much negative going on. We just thought it was neat to have some positive with law enforcement,” said Dual.
While there was plenty of positive to go around, everyone involved was quick to remind the kids that 911 is for emergencies only.
“If you are in distress and you need immediate help, then, by all means, call 911, but don’t use our 911 lines to order Happy Meals,” said Porter. “You may not get that cheeseburger Happy Meal at the end of it.”
In the end, Demi told Nexstar’s KSN she was overjoyed by the Happy Meal, especially the french fries. | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/kansas-3-year-old-calls-911-orders-mcdonalds/ | 2022-04-14T02:36:17 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/kansas-3-year-old-calls-911-orders-mcdonalds/ |
SALADO, Texas (KXAN) — “That’s all I have left, just sighs,” Naomi Benavidez said Wednesday.
Bulldozers crunched through snapped trees and crumbled homes in Central Texas Wednesday, showing the impact of a bad storm. But it’s stories from people like Benavidez that show how a vicious tornado changes lives forever.
“She was picking up … holding onto her babies as much as she could,” Benavidez said.
According to Benavidez, her sister, her sister’s husband and their two kids are now in the hospital after a tornado tore through Salado Tuesday, about 50 miles north-northeast of Austin.
“The little girl — she had to hold onto her by her hair. They ended up getting lifted up from the trailer and just thrown into the trees,” Benavides said. “She was about three-months pregnant; she lost her baby today.”
Benavides and other relatives are walking through the area, collecting what’s still worth saving.
“I want to say this is probably the laundry room door,” Benavidez said as she picked up a door knob from the rubble.
Bell County Judge David Blackburn said the tornado tracked for eight miles, hurting 23 people. Twelve people ended up in the hospital. One was in critical condition as of Wednesday afternoon.
According to Bell County, the Cedar Valley tornado is a confirmed “high-end EF-3 tornado,” reaching a maximum wind speed around 165 mph.
Sixty-three structures were damaged.
“We believe we have accounted for all individuals that were in the path,” Blackburn said.
Still, people are without power and water. One of the main priorities is getting that restored and making sure no one is buried under rubble, according to Blackburn.
“It is not, in any sense, a minor miracle. As you look at the devastation .. created [Tuesday] night, it’s hard to imagine that that didn’t occur,” Blackburn said.
Now, carried by their faith, Benavidez hopes for another miracle as she waits for their family to recover.
“This is going to be a slow process for everyone,” Benavidez said. | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/pregnant-texas-woman-loses-baby-after-family-ripped-from-home-by-tornado/ | 2022-04-14T02:36:23 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/national/pregnant-texas-woman-loses-baby-after-family-ripped-from-home-by-tornado/ |
Celebrate World Art Day at these Volusia, Flagler museums and galleries
Painting, photography and sculpture — lovers of those and other artistic mediums have a plethora of opportunities to view art across Volusia and Flagler counties.
And what better time to take in some art than Friday: World Art Day.
April 15 was declared World Art Day during the 40th session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's General Conference in 2019.
Here are 28 places in Volusia County and Flagler County to take in some art.
Museum and gallery hours are subject to change. Visit the associated websites to confirm operating hours.
BUNNELL
Address: 802 E. Moody Blvd.
For more information: facebook.com/salvoartproject
DAYTONA BEACH
Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
Address: 352 S. Nova Road
For information: moas.org/explore/cici-and-hyatt-brown-museum-of-art/index
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Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center & Visual Arts Gallery
Address: 698 W. International Speedway Blvd.
For information: cookman.edu/visitors/pac/index.html
Etrusca Gallery
Address: 146 S. Beach St.
For information, visit: etruscagallery.com
Museum of Arts & Science
Address: 352 S. Nova Road
For more information: moas.org
Art League of Daytona Beach
Address: 433 S. Palmetto Ave.
For more information: artleague.org
Galerie Elan (formerly Arts on Granada)
Address: 230 S. Beach St.
For more information: galerieelan.com
ECHO Gallery at the Ocean Center
Address: 101 N. Atlantic Ave.
For information: oceancenter.com/about-us/echo-art-gallery.stml
Southeast Museum of Photography
Address: 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
For information: southeastmuseumofphotography.org
Gallery 500 (at ONE DAYTONA)
Address: 1870 Victory Circle
For information: gallery500.art
DELAND
The Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center
Address: 421 N. Woodland Blvd.
For information: handartcenter.org
Museum of Art – DeLand
Address: 100 and 600 N. Woodland Blvd.
For information: moartdeland.org
African American Museum of the Arts
Address: 325 S. Clara Ave.
For information: africanmuseumdeland.org
FLAGLER BEACH
Gallery of Local Art
Address: 208 S. Central Ave.
For information: galleryoflocalart.com
Pineapple Gallery
Address: 208 S. Central Ave.
For information: pineappleartgallery.com
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
Jonah's Cat's Art Gallery
Address: 220 Flagler Ave.
For information: facebook.com/JonahsCatsArtGallery
Galleria di Vetro
Address: 310 Flagler Ave.
For information: galleria-glass.com
Arts on Douglas Fine Art
Address: 123 Douglas St.
For information: artsondouglas.net
Artists' Workshop Gallery
Address: 115 Canal St.
For information: artistsworkshopinc.com
The Hub on Canal
Address: 132 Canal St.
For information: thehuboncanal.org
Atlantic Center for the Arts
Address: 1414 Art Center Ave.
For information: atlanticcenterforthearts.org
ORMOND BEACH
Ocean Art Gallery
Address: 197 E. Granada Blvd.
For information: oagart.com
Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
Address: 78 E. Granada Blvd.
For information: ormondartmuseum.org
PALM COAST
The Baliker Gallery
Address: 5928 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
For information: paulbaliker.com
Art LaMay Studio & Gallery
Address: 4480 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
For information: artlamay.com
Flagler County Art League
Address: 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Ste. 207C
For information: flaglercountyartleague.org
Bess Studio
Address: 3 Surf Drive
For more information: bessstudio.com
PORT ORANGE
ArtHaus Art Gallery
Address: 3840 S. Ridgewood Ave.
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NE pushes for permanent year-round use of E-15
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The state is pushing for the permanent availability of E-15, a gasoline that has more ethanol in it than regular gas.
The fuel is a mixture of gasoline and corn-based ethanol. It consists of 15% ethanol compared to regular gas, which has 10% ethanol.
President Biden has lifted restrictions on E-15 usage for this summer with an emergency waiver.
E-15 fuel is usually banned from being sold from June 1 to September 15. However, the Nebraska Corn Board said that drivers can fuel up for a better price for the rest of this year, thanks to the temporary waiver.
According to the White House, the average savings for E-15 is about 10 cents a gallon. However, at some gas stations it is even cheaper.
Jay Reiners, a Juniata farmer and chair of the Nebraska Corn Board, said it needs to be sold year-round for farmers to be impacted in a positive way. The EPA said it is safe for vehicles made in 2001 or newer and according to GasBuddy, it has a similar fuel economy to regular gas.
The Nebraska Corn Board hopes to see the EPA make the fuel permanently available year-round. However, without federal legislation, it would require another waiver in order to be sold in summer of 2023.
GasBuddy said you can find gas stations nearby that offer E-15 by searching UNL88, which stands for unleaded 88, on their website.
Governor Ricketts released a statement Wednesday thanking President Biden and also pushing for permanent year-round use of this type of gasoline.
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Nebraska corrections worker accused of sexually abusing inmate
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - On Wednesday, the Nebraska State Patrol arrested Nikki Peterson, 32, a unit administrator at the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln.
She was arrested on two felony offenses; unauthorized communication with a committed offender and sexual abuse of an inmate.
Peterson has been employed by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services since November 17, 2008. In addition to CCC-L, she has also worked at the former Diagnostic & Evaluation Center and Central Office. Peterson resigned her position with NDCS.
This is the second time in 2022 that a female NDCS worker has been arrested and accused of sexual abuse of an inmate. Sarah Torsiello, a former assistant warden, was arrested in January.
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Police identify remains of missing 8-year-old boy; nationwide arrest warrant includes father
PASCO, Wash. (Gray News) - Police in Washington have identified human remains found in rural Benton County earlier this year as 8-year-old Edgar Casian, who went missing in September 2020.
The Pasco Police Department updated the case on Wednesday that the remains of a young child found by hikers back on Feb. 5 were indeed the missing boy after dental records matched.
Multiple agencies including Pasco police, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area to recover the remains.
The Pasco Police Department reported it first initiated a missing child report for Edgar on May 27, 2021.
Currently, a nationwide extraditable arrest warrant has been issued for the boy’s father Edgar Salvador Casian-Garcia and Araceli Medina for first-degree murder, according to Pasco police.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports they were the last two seen with Edgar back in September 2020.
Police also report the current whereabouts of Edgar’s father and Medina are unknown.
Authorities urged anyone with more information on this case to contact the Pasco Police Department at 509-545-3421 or email Det. Davis at davisj@pasco-wa.gov and reference PPD case #21-15039.
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Police: Woman dies after getting stuck upside down while climbing US-Mexico border wall
TUCSON, Ariz. (Gray News) - Police in Arizona said a Mexican woman died after illegally attempting to cross into the U.S. earlier this week.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark J. Dannels reports deputies responded to a call from Mexican authorities at about 11 p.m. on Monday concerning a woman stuck on a border fence near Douglas, Ariz.
According to the sheriff’s office, the woman was climbing over the border wall when she got stuck in the ropes of a harness and trapped upside down for a significant amount of time.
The 32-year-old was transported to a local hospital, but she was pronounced deceased. Authorities in Arizona said they notified the Mexican Consulate about the incident.
An autopsy will be completed to determine the woman’s cause of death and the sheriff’s office said its investigation continues.
“These incidents are not political; they are humanitarian realities that someone has lost a loved one in a senseless tragedy,” Sheriff Dannels said. “We have to do better in finding solutions to the challenges facing our border, and we have to do it for the right reasons. Regardless of opinions, the facts should direct our progress, and we will keep working towards a shared goal of border safety and security.”
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Join Thunder Island Brewing Company, 601 N.W. WaNaPa St., Cascade Locks, in supporting Helping Hands Against Violence on April 20 from 5-9 p.m. For every drink purchased during this time — alcoholic and nonalcoholic — Thunder Island will donate $1 to Helping Hands Against Violence and their mission to support survivors.
Silent auction items donated by one-of-a-kind businesses will be on display; items include a weekend at Manzanita on the Oregon Coast to a wine tasting for six people, two tickets to the musical Rent, and beginner windsurfing lessons from Big Winds. All proceeds will benefit survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. All ages welcome. | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/free_news/helping-hands-fundraiser-at-thunder-island-brewing-april-20/article_7a2841c4-bb49-11ec-8049-870f9cb4945e.html | 2022-04-14T02:43:50 | 0 | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/free_news/helping-hands-fundraiser-at-thunder-island-brewing-april-20/article_7a2841c4-bb49-11ec-8049-870f9cb4945e.html |
Brigitte (Emmi) Nordyke was born in Berlin, Germany on May 20, 1942, to Willi and Emmi Riem. Brigitte, 79, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the Hood River Care Center in Hood River, Ore., where in her final days she was surrounded by family, friends and neighbors. Brigitte (called Mutti by her daughters) passed away peacefully at 1:15 a.m. with her youngest daughter Christina holding Mutti’s hand to her last breath. Funeral (cremation) services were handled by Gardner funeral home in White Salmon, Wash.
Born during the Second World War, Brigitte saw her father shot by a Russian soldier at the age of 3. Her mother always told Brigitte, “Look at the brightest star in the sky, that’s your father blinking down on you.” Her mother also died young at age 52 of cancer. Brigitte also had one brother who passed away in an auto accident at age 17. Now that star is blinking ever brighter!
Brigitte, after completing High school, entered the fashion business in Berlin to become a fashion designer, and was involved in manufacturing, selling and modeling for four years in Germany. She then spent a year in fashion and photographic modeling in London, England. She was also involved with some documentary film work and movies in Germany. Later, she also did some work with a Seattle-based model and talent agency doing promotional adds for Safeway, Buick Cars and Olympia Beer, to name a few. She also loved swimming and dancing.
Brigitte got married to Harvey Nordyke, a U.S soldier stationed in Berlin, and they had three children together. After a divorce in 1985, Brigitte then met Heinz Mittelstadt for which they formed a blended partnership that would last the rest of her life and the next 37 years. Brigitte and Heinz had a business together until their retirement in 2006 and moved full time to the hills above Lyle, Wash., to a property they’ve had since the early '90s.
In their time together, they both loved to travel and take cruises and ventured in Europe the U.S, Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, etc. Both were also members of a Rotary club in Seattle and held all club positions over the years.
Between the two of them, their blended partnership has seven surviving grown children: Diane (Miller) Nordyke, Ken Nordyke, Christina Nordyke, Tim Mittelstadt, Troy Mittelstadt, Heidi Mittelstadt, and Ramona Mittelstadt; and 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
After years of pain and much suffering, Brigitte is in a better place now. Thanks also go out to all the professionals who made the end of her life bearable and as comfortable as possible.
There will be a celebration of life for Brigitte E. Nordyke in the summer of 2022 at the Ranch in the Hills above Lyle, which Brigitte loved so much.
Rest in peace
This was and is in Brigitte’s memory.
“Jesus Loves You that we know because an Angel told us so!” | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/obituaries/obituary-brigitte-nordyke/article_4879bcd6-bb83-11ec-8c3b-239ef2df432a.html | 2022-04-14T02:43:56 | 0 | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/obituaries/obituary-brigitte-nordyke/article_4879bcd6-bb83-11ec-8c3b-239ef2df432a.html |
Tylor Eldon Huxel 38, a resident of The Dalles, Ore., passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was born on Oct. 16, 1983, in The Dalles. Tylor was the youngest of two sons of Kurtis Emil and Valerie Dawn (Jones) Huxel.
He was raised in The Dalles and attended Chenoweth High School district and graduated from Watonka High School class of 2002. He enjoyed playing football and baseball while in school.
Tylor worked for Evans Orchard through high school and after he then went to work for MTS Wireless, where he traveled across the U.S., building towers. When he came back home, he worked for a few contractors and then went to work for Sapa and then hydro.
Ty enjoyed the outdoors as reflected in all his paintings. He loved to spend time on the river in his boat. He liked any type of fishing. Ty hunted just about everything you could think of, didn’t matter if he filled his tag or not, he just liked to out there in nature. One of his favorite places were at our cabin in the mountains with family.
Tylor is survived by his parents Kurtis and Valerie Huxel of The Dalles; his brother and wife Kevin and Shyla Huxel and three nieces, Kristi Lili Huxel and MaKenna Huxel, all The Dalles; grandparents Lawrence and Judy Jones of Amity; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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Brianna Wilson
Updated: April 13, 2022 05:29 PM
Created: April 13, 2022 04:45 PM
BELEN, N.M. – Officials have confirmed that the Big Hole Fire has grown to 904 acres. As of Wednesday, it is 40% contained – a big step up from Tuesday when it was 0% contained.
There are 121 people working to make even more progress on this fire.
“We’ve had some really favorable wind conditions throughout the evening, and pushing out into this morning with a little pickup in the early afternoon, but it hasn’t been at the extremes that we saw yesterday. That combined with the cooling temperatures and the utilization of our type one heavy helo, really allowed the firefighters out there to get a good knockdown on this fire,” said Lt. Robert Arguelles, public information officer with the Bernalillo County Fire Department.
Officials say the threat to the community has been greatly reduced, so they are not planning to close any more roads or announce more evacuations. But they did say they have closed all river access points from the bridge in Belen to the bridge in Los Lunas, including all ditch bank access roads – so firefighters can safely do their job without putting the public in danger and without folks getting in the way.
KOB 4 was also told that a 20-person hot shot crew from Arizona will now be heading to Ruidoso to help with the McBride Fire.
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Matt Grubs
Updated: April 13, 2022 06:55 PM
Created: April 12, 2022 05:47 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It took barely more than nine minutes for Bryce Provance to abruptly end a March legal deposition that sought to learn more about him and his history with the New Mexico Civil Guard.
Provance, who helped found the group and then cut ties with it when news reports revealed his white supremacist past, refused to identify himself for nearly half the interview, handed over lewd drawings criticizing the legal process, and claimed to have Fifth Amendment constitutional rights against self-incrimination when it came to divulging his name or identifying the Declaration of Independence.
The deposition was part of a suit filed by a team of legal experts and Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez in 2020, asking the court to bar the group from acting as an “unlawful military unit” and patrolling New Mexico streets on its own.
Despite having left the group, the Civil Guard designated Bryce Provance to respond for it in the context of the lawsuit. The legal action came after militia members took it upon themselves to protect a city-owned statue that depicted Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate during a protest. The event turned violent and ended with the shooting of a protestor by another man, Steven Ray Baca, who was not involved with the New Mexico Civil Guard.
Provance was so combative, the district attorney said Tuesday, that he’s filed a motion for a default judgment against the New Mexico Civil Guard. Such a decision would end the suit and effectively bar the group from acting as it has in the past.
"It's a pretty extreme outcome, I will say, but it's warranted under the circumstances, given the extreme conduct that was demonstrated," said Torrez in an interview with KOB 4. He said the group has repeatedly thumbed its nose at the legal process as the suit moves forward. He also noted some degree of irony that the Civil Guard refused to respect the laws it claimed to uphold under the United States Constitution.
Attorney Mark Baker, who conducted the deposition, called it a troubling reminder of why it’s dangerous to let private citizens act in a police or military capacity.
"Say your full name and spell your last name for the record," began Baker in a recording of the deposition.
"No comment,” said Provance.
"You're declining to identify yourself on the record?"
"Yes."
"On what basis?"
"Fifth Amendment right," said Provance, taking from his coat a copy of the Declaration of Independence, a book by Arizona conspiracy theorist Milton William Cooper, and a piece of folded brown paper.
Provance refused to describe the collection as anything more than “personal documents,” but handed them to Baker when he asked.
"So one is a torn piece of what looks like maybe a paper bag and has a picture of what looks like the devil and Georgetown Law and people inside in flames. Is that right?" asked Baker, who is working with a group at Georgetown University that provides legal expertise on illegal militias.
“No,” said Provance. “The devil's in flames."
The second drawing depicted Provance in a sexual act with a character labeled “Your Mom.”
"What relevance does this have to the deposition today?" Baker asked.
"It was to make me smile when I had to look at you,” replied Provance.
Along with Baker and the team of experts, Torrez has been looking for documents that show the membership, history and organization of the group. Provance claimed he destroyed all such evidence in a fit of anger after he and the group parted ways, but before he’d learned of an order to preserve the material for potential legal action.
“(I) shredded and burned all membership files. I shredded and burned anything regarding the structure of the New Mexico Civil Guard. I also poured bleach on the hard drive from my laptop and then burned it," said Provance in the interview.
After refusing to answer several more questions, Provance unclipped his microphone from his sportcoat and walked out. His attorney, Paul Kennedy, did not return a phone call from KOB 4.
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KOB Web Staff
Updated: April 13, 2022 06:43 PM
Created: April 13, 2022 05:28 PM
PORTALES, N.M. — Firefighters are working on putting out hot spots at a fire north of Portales.
The fire is reportedly near Highway 467 and Highway 70, which have been closed.
Authorities have asked residents to avoid the area as crews work to protect buildings and control the fire. They believe the fire could have started from a semi hitting a power pole.
This is a developing story. Stay with KOB Eyewitness News 4 and KOB.com for updates.
Portales Fire Department is currently working a fire near US 70 and SR 467. Please avoid the area at this time as crews work to protect buildings and control the fire. #clovisnmoem #wildfire pic.twitter.com/at9iXPKOOO
— Clovis NM OEM (@ClovisNMOEM) April 13, 2022
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Kai Porter
Updated: April 13, 2022 06:23 PM
Created: April 13, 2022 04:04 PM
RUIDOSO, N.M. – A picture taken from inside Ruidoso Middle School showed just how close flames from the McBride Fire got after it started Tuesday and quickly spread.
All students and staff were evacuated safely, but some parents are raising concerns about how that evacuation was handled.
"Luckily, the biggest thing is it didn't turn out to be a catastrophic situation," said Steven Temple, parent.
One of Temple's two sons attends Ruidoso Middle School. The fire got close to the building, as students and staff sheltered inside.
"He didn't realize how bad it was until they could see the fire. That's when he said that he knew it was pretty bad and he knew that the school had a bunch of smoke in it. And he said there was a bunch of kids that I guess were asthmatic, and they were coughing and stuff," said Temple.
Fire crews fought the flames back and none of the school buildings were damaged. It took school officials an hour and a half to evacuate more than 1,700 students from the elementary, middle and high schools to the convention center.
But Temple and other parents took to social media saying the evacuation process was too slow and unorganized.
"We get over there and it's just straight chaos. Like nobody has a plan, nobody has nothing, they're just stuffing all these kids in this giant, dark room at the convention center because there's no power on obviously. And there's no way for us to talk to anybody because there's zero service," said Temple.
Temple also said his sons weren't required to do wildfire evacuation drills – something he thinks could have made the process easier.
"You just always assume as a parent that they have a good plan set up and I just feel like the school dropped the ball, the school or somebody dropped the ball. The ball got dropped somewhere," Temple said.
KOB 4 tried to get a hold of Ruidodo's superintendent for a response to parents' concerns. The superintendent posted on the district's Facebook page Wednesday, saying all schools will remain closed Thursday, and they anticipate reopening next Tuesday.
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Police identify remains of missing 8-year-old boy; nationwide arrest warrant includes father
PASCO, Wash. (Gray News) - Police in Washington have identified human remains found in rural Benton County earlier this year as 8-year-old Edgar Casian, who went missing in September 2020.
The Pasco Police Department updated the case on Wednesday that the remains of a young child found by hikers back on Feb. 5 were indeed the missing boy after dental records matched.
Multiple agencies including Pasco police, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area to recover the remains.
The Pasco Police Department reported it first initiated a missing child report for Edgar on May 27, 2021.
Currently, a nationwide extraditable arrest warrant has been issued for the boy’s father Edgar Salvador Casian-Garcia and Araceli Medina for first-degree murder, according to Pasco police.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reports they were the last two seen with Edgar back in September 2020.
Police also report the current whereabouts of Edgar’s father and Medina are unknown.
Authorities urged anyone with more information on this case to contact the Pasco Police Department at 509-545-3421 or email Det. Davis at davisj@pasco-wa.gov and reference PPD case #21-15039.
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Police: Woman dies after getting stuck upside down while climbing US-Mexico border wall
TUCSON, Ariz. (Gray News) - Police in Arizona said a Mexican woman died after illegally attempting to cross into the U.S. earlier this week.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark J. Dannels reports deputies responded to a call from Mexican authorities at about 11 p.m. on Monday concerning a woman stuck on a border fence near Douglas, Ariz.
According to the sheriff’s office, the woman was climbing over the border wall when she got stuck in the ropes of a harness and trapped upside down for a significant amount of time.
The 32-year-old was transported to a local hospital, but she was pronounced deceased. Authorities in Arizona said they notified the Mexican Consulate about the incident.
An autopsy will be completed to determine the woman’s cause of death and the sheriff’s office said its investigation continues.
“These incidents are not political; they are humanitarian realities that someone has lost a loved one in a senseless tragedy,” Sheriff Dannels said. “We have to do better in finding solutions to the challenges facing our border, and we have to do it for the right reasons. Regardless of opinions, the facts should direct our progress, and we will keep working towards a shared goal of border safety and security.”
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Weather on the Web
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone. We had a beautiful start to the day today with mostly sunny skies across the region. Sadly they didn’t last very long heading into the afternoon, as clouds began to work their way back into the region. We have a warm front and weak low pressure system approaching the area from the west. This is bringing some showers to southern and central parts of the state this evening, but we’re remaining on the dry side heading into tomorrow. There’s just an isolated risk for some showers heading through the overnight hours.
We have some flood alerts to talk about this evening. The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Flood Advisory along the St. John River due to an ice jam on the Grand Isle and Lille town line. This has been causing some minor flooding, but will continue to be an issue heading throughout the overnight hours. There’s a separate flood advisory further west towards Allagash and St Francis as a large ice jam has formed from Dickey to St Francis. This is also causing some minor flooding in areas. Please be mindful of these areas over the next several hours and until the ice jams have been freed. A few reminders for everyone. Remember it’s never safe to drive or walk in any flood water. It doesn’t take a lot of water to sweep a person off their feet, and to move a car. Also make sure to report any flooding if you come across any to the national weather service as well as the Aroostook County Emergency Management. This way these flood reports can be relayed to others, and further help to keep the community safe.
Heading throughout the overnight hours tonight, clouds will be on the increase. We have the chance to see some isolated showers, but that looks to be the biggest risk through the overnight hours. Tomorrow we’ll be watching for more showers moving into the region during the afternoon and evening. At this point they still look to be scattered in nature, so not everyone will see the showers tomorrow afternoon. Through the end of the work week the shower chances remain in the forecast, however I do think we also see the sunshine during some of these times.
The rain showers move into the region during the mid to late morning hours. At this point the activity looks to remain light to moderate, so I’m not expecting any heavy downpours during the daytime hours of Thursday. It’s not until the late afternoon that we could be looking at a brief window of widespread activity. As that pushes east, we’ll see a lull in the precipitation heading into the evening hours. It’s not until the late evening hours tonight and into the early morning hours tomorrow that we could be seeing more widespread showers once again, this time with some embedded heavy downpours possible. High temperatures today do manage to reach the mid to upper 40s for highs in a lot of spots. I think the 50 degree mark will be very few and far between tomorrow as winds will be keeping temperatures on the cooler side, as well as the cloud cover.
The next 7 days continue to show the shower chances heading into the weekend. At this point Friday looks to see some sunshine with isolated shower chances. Saturday looks to feature more widespread rain showers across the region. Sunday right now looks to be dryer with an isolated risk of showers. Right now the beginning of the workweek looks dry and a bit cooler with mostly sunny skies expected for Monday and high temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. Have a great evening, and I’ll be back tomorrow evening with an updated look at the forecast.
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As if being in quarantine during the pandemic wasn't bad enough, in 2020 Mesa artist Sladjana Ahmetovic tore some ligaments in her foot. Stuck in the house, unable even to drive, she found relaxation and enjoyment in painting while consuming cannabis.
"My friends started coming over because I couldn't go to them," Ahmetovic says. "They'd come and visit and my dining room slowly turned into too many people. So when my foot got better, I decided to try to rent a space and invite like-minded people to enjoy the same experience."
The result is Pretty Dope Paintings, her company that offers art classes modeled after the popular wine-and-paint format.
The classes, which are held on the second Saturday of the month, are open to people ages 21 and up. For about three hours, attendees will get guided instruction on making a piece of art while smoking pot. Food trucks and other vendors are on-site. There are usually about 20 people in the class, and everyone brings their own cannabis.
All skill levels are welcome, Ahmetovic says.
"You don't have to be a professional artist to be part of the class, so most of the time [the paintings are] things that can be easily grasped, things like landscapes, things that include shapes and such, things that can be easily replicated. So we're just hanging out, talking, painting, laughing, and of course, we also smoke during the class."
Ahmetovic says that a little weed can help the artistic juices flow.
"Sometimes, people come in kind of nervous, wondering what's going to happen, because a lot of them haven't touched a brush in a long time, or maybe never. And then at the end of it, they're pretty proud of themselves, because a lot of them would not think that they could do something like that with their own hands.
"There are lots of parts during class where it gets a little quiet. The calming part of cannabis kind of lets you zone in on the task at hand. Obviously, there are lots of laughs in between, but it's actually a very calming event. I've gotten a lot of people calling it therapeutic because people focus in on the painting."
Puff and paint nights aren't the only service Ahmetovic offers. Through her mobile art studio, she does kids' art classes, private parties (with cannabis or without), and public events and festivals.
When she's out at public events, she doesn't always hear positive feedback about her cannabis-inspired classes.
"At vendor events where I talk about it, I have had people that have made comments. I'll be doing live art, and in the meantime, people that are passing by, I'll talk to them about my classes and maybe offer them a flyer, and I've definitely had people that were [anti-cannabis] strike up conversations about how they feel.
"A lot of people seem to think that people who use cannabis are lazy people, that laziness comes with that. So for me, it was important for me to showcase other benefits you can get from cannabis."
For Ahmetovic, one of the benefits of cannabis (and by extension, Pretty Dope Paintings) is the way it connects her with others.
"My goal was to bring together people that are like-minded," she says. "So it doesn't matter where we come from, what we have to do after that, or what we did before that. For those three hours, we're all there for the same purpose, enjoying the same things. ... I love what I have been able to create, and the people who participate really help me continue on this path. I'm so thankful."
The next Pretty Dope Paintings class will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at 1817 South Horne, #1, in Mesa. Cost is $35. Visit prettydopepaintings.com, or find the company on Facebook and Instagram. | https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/how-phoenix-company-pretty-dope-paintings-is-mixing-art-and-cannabis-13416057 | 2022-04-14T02:57:14 | 0 | https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/how-phoenix-company-pretty-dope-paintings-is-mixing-art-and-cannabis-13416057 |
Phoenix power trio The Black Moods have been teasing their upcoming album, Into the Night, with a series of single and video releases.
Earlier this week, though, the band finally announced the official release date of the album: Friday, June 3.
Into the Night was recorded in unusual circumstances — when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the live music scene evaporated, singer/guitarist Josh Kennedy, bassist Jordan Hoffman, and drummer Chico Diaz headed out of state.
"We moved our studio to Missouri, where Josh is from, and the head of our record label has a home there that we set up our studio in," Hoffman told Phoenix New Times last year. "We spent all summer [2020] recording, tracking, and writing the new album."
Kennedy added, "There was no touring. It was the middle of summer, and you know how hot it gets here, so we thought we might as well go to the country and hit the creeks and the lakes and that kind of thing, and I think a lot of that environment seeped into this album."
The Black Moods have released three singles and two music videos in advance of the album's release; the latest video, "Saturday Night," can be seen below:
The Black Moods' next local concert will be on Saturday, April 30, at the cannabis-themed Cannaval Music Festival and Expo to be held at the Phoenix Events & Entertainment Complex, 2209 North 99th Avenue.
For more information on The Black Moods and Into the Night, visit the band's website. | https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/phoenix-rockers-the-black-moods-announce-their-new-album-into-the-night-will-drop-june-3-13424236 | 2022-04-14T02:57:20 | 0 | https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/phoenix-rockers-the-black-moods-announce-their-new-album-into-the-night-will-drop-june-3-13424236 |
Central Indiana saw rain, wind and storm clouds throughout Wednesday, with the strongest of the severe weather to come during the evening hours.
Hoosiers in some areas were put under severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings.
We received several images and video clips from viewers of stormy skies and damage in some areas, which you will find below. | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/photos-and-video-wednesday-night-severe-weather/ | 2022-04-14T02:59:29 | 0 | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/photos-and-video-wednesday-night-severe-weather/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — As COVID cases begin to crawl up in some parts of the U.S., the federal transportation mask mandate has been extended for another two weeks.
Experts in Indy said the extension of the mandate should help to keep those rising cases contained to those cities.
”Nationally, what we’re seeing is rates are going up, particularly in the northeastern part of the U.S.,” said Brian Dixon, the Director of Infomatics at the Regenstrief Institute.
Dixon said these increases aren’t anything like the Omicron spread at the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022.
”They’re nowhere near the surges we saw back in December or January,” Dixon said.
Dixon said this isn’t a widespread issue, either.
”In fact, I think 96% of counties in the U.S. remain at a low level of transmission, only 4% are increasing,” he said.
Back here in Indiana, both Dixon and Dr. Graham Carlos, the Executive Medical Director at Eskenazi Health, agree the state is in a good spot.
”Thankfully, in Indiana, things seem quiet for the time being,” Carlos said.
Carlos said they just aren’t seeing many positive tests in their hospital.
”We’re not seeing any of this new BA.2 variant of COVID strike our EDs or hospitals just yet,” Carlos said.
Carlos said the BA.2 Omicron variant is the dominant strain in the U.S., it spreads quickly but isn’t as dangerous as past variants.
”We don’t see, thankfully, much of the deadly complications with this new variant,” Carlos said.
With this positive outlook on COVID cases, Dixon and Carlos said the federal transportation mask mandate was extended to keep it that way.
”The places where the major airports are located is where were seeing some increase in cases, so we really want to protect people as they travel through those hubs,” Dixon said.
As for future surges, both said they expect a rise in the fall, but we’ll be prepared as ever.
”We probably could expect to see later this year another recommendation of a booster in the fall to protect yourself,” Dixon said.
For now travelers on planes, buses or trains will need to continue wearing that mask through at least May 3. | https://fox59.com/news/local-experts-talk-covid-outlook-as-cdc-extends-travel-mask-mandate/ | 2022-04-14T02:59:36 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/local-experts-talk-covid-outlook-as-cdc-extends-travel-mask-mandate/ |
BALTIMORE — Dishwasher William Morton is working to turn his life around. He has a job, but no place to live.
A local shelter is where he would sleep until recently.
"Basically, if you work like I do," said Morton, "and I work from 4 pm to sometimes 12 pm. I basically have to sleep on the street."
The policy at Baltimore Rescue Mission states the door close at 7:45 pm, meaning people must be checked in before that time, otherwise they have to look elsewhere. That usually means sleeping on the streets.
"There's no way I can make it," said Morton. "I think the policy needs to change."
Homeless advocates believe policies like these can hurt the homeless population, specifically those who work night jobs.
"You have people who are trying to improve their life and then there's the system with these rules that work against them," said homeless advocate Christina Flowers. "It sends the message that the system is against them."
Morton's boss, Michael Tribizi, agrees.
"I provided the shelter with a letter on my company's letterhead. I even provided pay stubs as proof," he said.
When Morton showed the paperwork he said the shelter just said the rule is the rule.
WMAR 2 News reached out to Baltimore Rescue Mission regarding the policy. A supervisor would only say that is our policy, adding no exceptions are made.
"We're also dealing with a first-come-first-serve basis," said the supervisor.
For now, Morton is just glad for the warm weather.
"I would like a place to lay my head so I can perform at my job," said Morton. "For now maybe, I'll just look at the skyline or boats in the harbor. I have my comforter."
WMAR 2 News reached out to the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services to see if agencies are looking to make changes to city intake times.
A spokesperson said they are looking into the matter. In the meantime, the office is working to secure William Morton a bed space. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/the-policy-needs-to-change-baltimore-homeless-shelter-intake-time-questioned-after-night-worker-turned-away | 2022-04-14T02:59:41 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/the-policy-needs-to-change-baltimore-homeless-shelter-intake-time-questioned-after-night-worker-turned-away |
BALTIMORE — There’s no secret that speeding is a huge concern on Interstate 83, or otherwise known as the JFX.
The highway has also had its fair share of accidents.
However, starting Thursday, speed cameras will be setup along I-83, Jones Falls Expressway, placed in both directions at the W. 41st Street ramp in Baltimore.
MORE: Speed cameras along Baltimore's Jones Falls Expressway will activate April 14
The move is looking to make the roads safer while also hoping to get drivers to slow down.
“Putting speed cameras on the highway,” driver Marcus Fenix said. “it’s unprecedented to me. I ain’t never really heard about that.”
RELATED: City Board of Estimates approves installation of speed cameras along JFX
Lawmakers in Annapolis approved the speed cameras last year.
Drivers caught speeding will only get a warning, for now, due to a 90-day grace period.
But, once that grace period ends, there will be a $40 fine for people who are driving 12 or more mph over the speed limit.
Fenix told WMAR-2 News he has concerns about the possibility the cameras could malfunction.
“I see them things flashing all days every day and people are not even speeding,” Fenix said.
The revenue from the cameras will go toward operating cost, as well as road maintenance.
Fenix said he isn’t necessarily happy about the cameras, but understands why they’re needed.
“They just want some money, but at the same time, people do have to be safe,” Fenix said. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/unprecedented-to-me-speed-cameras-to-be-set-up-thursday-on-i-83-in-baltimore | 2022-04-14T02:59:47 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/unprecedented-to-me-speed-cameras-to-be-set-up-thursday-on-i-83-in-baltimore |
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has weighed in on growing calls to declare Russia’s actions in Ukraine as genocide, saying it is “absolutely right” that the term is being used given rampant allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations.
Trudeau made the comments during a news conference on Wednesday, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters that Russia’s conduct in Ukraine appeared to his eyes to be a genocide.
While both North American leaders noted that it will be up to lawyers to determine whether Russia’s actions meet the international standard for genocide, they were nonetheless united in welcoming the use of the term.
“It’s absolutely right that more and more people be talking and using the word ‘genocide’ in terms of what Russia is doing,” Trudeau said.
The prime minister went on to list a series of war crimes and human rights violations allegedly perpetrated by Russian forces under the direction of President Vladimir Putin, including deliberate attacks on civilians and the use of sexual violence. Trudeau said they’re attacking “Ukrainian identity and culture.”
Canada has dispatched police investigators to help the International Criminal Court collect evidence to ultimately hold Putin and other Russian leaders to account. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/canadas-justin-trudeau-says-using-term-genocide-for-russias-ukraine-invasion-absolutely-right | 2022-04-14T02:59:53 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/canadas-justin-trudeau-says-using-term-genocide-for-russias-ukraine-invasion-absolutely-right |
(KYIV, Ukraine) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’s “sincerely thankful” to the U.S. for the new round of $800 million in military assistance.
In his daily late-night address to the nation, Zelenskyy also said he was thankful for Wednesday’s visit by the presidents of Poland, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.
He said those leaders “have helped us from the first day, those who did not hesitate to give us weapons, those who did not doubt whether to impose sanctions.”
In his telephone conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden, Zelenskyy said they discussed the new weapons shipment, even tougher sanctions against Russia and efforts to bring to justice those Russian soldiers who committed war crimes in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy also said work was continuing to clear tens of thousands of unexploded shells, mines, and tripwires that were left behind in northern Ukraine by the retreating Russians.
He urged those returning to their homes in those towns to be wary of any unfamiliar object and report it to the police. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/zelenskyy-sincerely-thankful-to-us-for-additional-800m-in-ukraine-assistance | 2022-04-14T02:59:59 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/zelenskyy-sincerely-thankful-to-us-for-additional-800m-in-ukraine-assistance |
The Supreme Court has been back in the headlines recently, and it's not just because of the historic nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
There was also a much more controversial story, surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Ginni, and the story reveals something somewhat shocking about the nation's highest court.
Between November 2020 and the insurrection on Jan. 6, Ginni Thomas repeatedly texted then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, urging him to overturn the election results.
This raised major red flags because one year later, her husband on the Supreme Court voted to block the release of White House records on the insurrection, which would likely include the texts with his wife.
While many critics cried foul at the conflict of interest, legal experts pointed out, technically, the Supreme Court has no code of ethics. In fact, it's the only court in the nation that doesn't have one.
Chief Justice John Roberts explained that he lets justices decide for themselves if they have conflicts of interest. There's no external check on this.
The scandal comes at a time when public trust in the Supreme Court is at an all-time low. In a Pew Research study, only 16% of adults say that the justices do a good or excellent job of keeping their own politics out of their rulings.
This case has renewed calls from legal experts and prominent Democrats for major reforms of the Supreme Court, one of which would be establishing a code of conduct.
The case with Justice Thomas is far from the only prominent potential conflict of interest among the court. The nonprofit Fix The Court documented potential conflicts of interest with every sitting justice and many former Justices.
For example, the organization Americans for Prosperity spent more than $1 million to help confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who did not recuse herself from the case Americans for Prosperity v. Bonta. She ended up ruling in favor of the organization that aided her confirmation.
In another instance, although the court ended up not hearing the case, Justice Sotomayor failed to recuse herself from Nicassio v. Viacom, where Penguin Random House was on the side of the respondents. Sotomayor had earned over $3 million from her book contracts with Penguin Random House.
Some Congressional Democrats have called for Chief Justice Roberts to create a code of ethics by later this month. April 28 to be exact. Other Democrats are moving a step further, proposing legislation that would require a judicial ethics code. The bill so far has no Republican support.
Republican leaders have been particularly vocal against another proposed reform: Expanding the number of justices on the court. The proposal is actually an old one, as FDR once tried to expand the court in 1937. Critics accused him of court packing, to add more liberals to the court who would support the New Deal. The idea of court expansion only recently gained more popularity among some lawmakers and some legal experts, particularly on the left.
But it's worth noting, court packing is not a one-party issue. Republican governors in Georgia and Arizona, both vocal against Supreme Court expansion, have recently expanded their states' supreme courts in order to create Republican majorities.
A third Supreme Court reform that gets a lot of attention is the idea of term limits. This has surprising bipartisan support among legal experts and the general public. Supporters say this would help the court adapt to the current ideological makeup of the country, but opponents argue this might actually make the Court more politicized and not less, nominations would become a regular election issue and justices might decide opinions to shape their post-judicial political careers.
The Supreme Court nominations do seem to have become recently politicized. Liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was approved with a 96-3 split in the Senate, and Conservative Justice Antonin Scalia was approved 98-0.
There seems to be little consensus on what reforms are best or even possible. The Biden administration created a bipartisan team of legal experts to form the Commission on the Supreme Court.
"And I will ask them to over, 180 days come back to me with recommendations as to how to reform the court system, because it's getting out of whack," President Biden said.
Although the report did suggest establishing a code of conduct, even the commission could not definitively decide on a number of suggestions, like court-packing or term limits. As the Justice Thomas scandal has renewed momentum for reforms, the thorny debate over what those reforms will actually look like presses on.
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New Mexico Supreme Court Justice C. Shannon Bacon, who has been on the court since 2019 and has served in the state judiciary for a dozen years, was sworn in Wednesday as the new chief justice after she was elected to the position by her colleagues.
Bacon, 50, of Albuquerque, will serve in the role until April 2024, the state Administrative Office of the Courts announced in a news release. She succeeds Justice Michael Vigil.
"It is a tremendous honor to lead the Judiciary," Bacon said in a statement. "I look forward to working with the Judiciary, State Bar, and our justice partners to advance justice for all."
The chief justice position includes administrative duties as well as presiding over Supreme Court hearings. The chief justice oversees the staff, budgets and operations of all state courts.
Bacon, a Democrat who served as a judge in the 2nd Judicial District in Bernalillo County starting in 2010, was appointed to a seat on the state's highest court in January 2019 by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of the late Justice Charles W. Daniels. She won election to the seat in 2020.
After growing up in Albuquerque, Bacon earned her bachelor’s degree in history at Creighton University in Omaha and her Juris Doctorate at Creighton's School of Law. She then returned to Albuquerque.
Bacon worked as a professor at the University of New Mexico Law School and as a civil attorney at the Sutin, Thayer & Browne law firm before she was appointed to state District Court by then-Gov. Bill Richardson.
In addition to her new responsibilities on the Supreme Court, the news release said, Bacon leads the state judiciary’s eviction and foreclosure programs, as well as its efforts to improve access to justice, reform the guardianship system and ensure equity.
She has led the Supreme Court's commission on equity and justice, which she has said was focused on "gathering data about racism and bias in the courts, educating judges and court staff regarding racism and bias, and creating a pipeline for a more diverse judiciary."
In response to questions from The New Mexican ahead of the November 2020 election, in which she defeated Republican Ned Fuller by more than 10 percentage points to win the Supreme Court seat, Bacon said she had "presided over thousands of cases spanning complex commercial litigation, class actions, adult guardianship and conservatorship cases, real estate and contract disputes, election issues, domestic and children’s court cases and appeals."
"I have over a decade of experience on the bench addressing thousands of cases that impact hardworking New Mexicans, businesses and the economy," Bacon said at the time.
She added, "I’ve dedicated the majority of my career to serving the public and the community." | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/bacon-named-new-chief-justice-of-new-mexico/article_56e0fcd0-bb6f-11ec-903a-ab1c1570fb45.html | 2022-04-14T03:04:31 | 1 | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/bacon-named-new-chief-justice-of-new-mexico/article_56e0fcd0-bb6f-11ec-903a-ab1c1570fb45.html |
Some tourists and early pilgrims Wednesday were visiting El Santuario de Chimayó as the Holy Week pilgrimage gets underway. Before the pandemic of the past two years, the annual walk drew thousands to the sacred site.
Beating the expected crowd at Chimayó
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City of Santa Fe offices — virtual, in-person and recreational facilities — will close at noon Friday in observance of Good Friday.
All public library branches will close at 1 p.m.
Recreation offices will be open during these hours:
Fort Marcy Recreation Complex, 6 a.m. to noon.
Salvador Perez Recreation Center, 7 a.m. to noon.
Genoveva Chavez Community Center, 6 a.m. to noon.
Pools will close at 11:30 a.m. at all three recreation facilities.
Senior services will close at noon, with homebound meals being delivered in the morning. Transportation also will close at noon, with last call taken at 11 a.m.
Santa Fe Trails and Santa Fe Ride will operate on regular schedules through the weekend, and trash and recycling pickup also will operate as scheduled.
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A man found guilty of raping a teenage girl he befriended on the Santa Fe Plaza in 2019 will spend up to eight more years behind bars after a state district judge handed him a 15-year sentence this week.
A Santa Fe County jury convicted Maury Elliot, 26, in July on counts of rape and contributing to the delinquency of a minor for giving the girl alcohol and marijuana.
State District Judge T. Glenn Ellington on Tuesday sentenced Elliot to 15 years but suspended five of them, public defender Jennifer Burrill said.
Elliot already has spent more than two years in jail, she added, and will be given credit for that time. He faces at least five years on probation after his prison sentence.
Burrill said it seemed like a "pretty harsh sentence" for Elliot, especially because the state was unable to convict him on other charges.
He faced counts of rape in two other cases between September 2019 and January 2020 after he was accused by a 17-year-old girl and a 27-year-old woman. The District Attorney's Office dismissed the case involving the 17-year-old without prejudice for further investigation in April 2020, which means the charges could be refiled.
In November, a jury found Elliot not guilty of kidnapping and raping an Albuquerque woman.
In all three cases, the accusers said they believed Elliot had drugged them.
According to testimony provided during Elliot's trial in July, he and his friend Derrick Chavez met the 15-year-old girl on the Plaza in October 2019. About a week later, Chavez testified, the girl sneaked out to meet them. He and Elliot picked her up at a school near her home one night after 10 p.m., Chavez said.
The three of them drove around, drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana provided by the men, before going to Elliot’s apartment, according to testimony.
The girl testified that after she vomited several times, Elliot raped her as she faded in and out of consciousness and Chavez slept on the floor nearby.
Chavez had been charged with rape and other counts in the case, but court records show the District Attorney’s Office dismissed the charges against him in December 2019 without prejudice, meaning they could be refiled.
According to online court documents, Ellington also ordered Elliott to register as a sex offender in Santa Fe County.
District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies issued a statement Wednesday commending the teen girls and woman who came forward with allegations against Elliot.
“In this case a serial rapist will be held behind bars and be required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life," she said in the statement. "I am proud of my attorneys who worked steadfastly on this case and persevered for the victims. I hope this sentencing creates a path to closure for the victims and their families.” | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/santa-fe-man-convicted-of-raping-teen-sentenced-to-15-years/article_b15204ee-bb5f-11ec-a6e8-777bb6dba9e2.html | 2022-04-14T03:04:49 | 1 | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/santa-fe-man-convicted-of-raping-teen-sentenced-to-15-years/article_b15204ee-bb5f-11ec-a6e8-777bb6dba9e2.html |
NOTHING WELCOMES SPRING here in the Granite State quite like the bleats, chirps, squeals and giggles at Strawbery Banke Museum’s grounds.
“Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke” is a lesson in agricultural history, only way cuter.
Recently-born lambs, piglets, chicks, calves, ducklings and rabbits — and their moms — will visit the Portsmouth museum, where such heirloom breeds would have been familiar to coastal New England communities as far back as the 17th century.
The nine-day event is a popular seasonal draw. Between 7,000 and 8,000 visitors came through the gate each year from 2016 through 2019. The collaboration between the museum and various farms was put on hold in 2020 and 2021, but it’s making a return.
You’ll be able to check out the latest crop of baby animals from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily from Saturday, April 23, through Sunday, May 1.
One of the participating farms is Tiny Hill Farm in Milton Mills. One peek at Larissa Mullen’s images on the farm’s Facebook page are enough to unleash a case of the warm fuzzies. A Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat baby named Floppy (her registered name is Tiny Hill Love is PowPowerful, for obvious reasons) stands on a table atop a pink blanket, her tongue poking out of her mouth as she peers into the camera lens.
Mullen, who has operated the farm for about 14 years and hosts visitors by appointment, says litters usually range from one to five babies, with two or three being the most common.
“They take about three years to get to full size. They are about knee-height when full grown, the same as a golden retriever or lab. They’re stocky and weigh about 60 to 70 pounds,” she says.
This is a hectic time on many animal farms. Amy Gentile, who jokes she’s practically been living in the barn with all the baby animals making their entrances, has about 40 Gloucestershire Old Spot piglets, along with their mamas, snuffling around the property right now. That’s not including the 25 head of cattle and various poultry.
“We’re very fortunate to be able to raise our kids around the animals,” she says of sons Sawyer, 12, and Elias, 9.
She’s bringing a sow named Polly, and her litter of eight piglets, to the “Baby Animals” event.
“Any interest we can raise for this awesome breed, we love to do that. Old Spots deserve all the press they can get,” she says of the threatened breed. “People really just adore the piglets.”
Guest curator Peter Cook has been overseeing the annual “Baby Animals” event since its inception. It’s a chance for people to learn about heritage breed preservation, while invariably doing a lot of “oooh-ing” and “awww-ing” along the way. (It’s the humans who do most of the giggling.)
“We are pulling in animals from five states, some of (those breeds) with less than 500 left on the planet,” Cook said. “This is really rare genetic material, and many are near to extinction.”
Cook, a lifelong historian who lives on the mid-18th-century Tare Shirt Farm in Berwick, Maine, serves up snippets of facts about fiber arts as well as modern efforts to protect heritage breeds, all mixed with funny one-liners and personal asides.
Technically retired from teaching and museum work, Cook never misses a chance to share his field of expertise.
“I’ve been a museum curmudgeon for 45 years,” he says. “I love meeting with the public. People come up to me (during “Baby Animals”) and tug on my sleeve and say, ‘You know … this kind of museum works for the whole family – my 2-year-old, teenager and extended family.”
Visitors aren’t permitted to touch the animals for safety reasons, but they’ll take away interesting tidbits about the heritage breeds.
While a “modern cow like a Holstein is a milk factory,” there are characteristics of interest in older breeds, too, Cook says. “Some of the animals are parasite-resistant, some handle heat well, and some breeds can convert inferior vegetation, like weeds, into protein.” | https://www.unionleader.com/nh/arts_and_ent/baby-animals-its-like-a-lesson-in-historical-agriculture-only-way-cuter/article_c334af13-19e9-5d94-a02b-435ebe2a1f6a.html | 2022-04-14T03:10:45 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/nh/arts_and_ent/baby-animals-its-like-a-lesson-in-historical-agriculture-only-way-cuter/article_c334af13-19e9-5d94-a02b-435ebe2a1f6a.html |
VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — A jury trial has been ordered and scheduled for the lawsuit filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of Brian Laundrie.
The suit filed by Joe Petito and Nichole Schmidt last month claims Laundrie’s parents knew all along their son murdered 22-year-old Petito. The attorney for Chris and Roberta Laundrie has already filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, calling it “baseless.”
The jury trial, if it does happen, won’t begin anytime soon.
According to court documents obtained by Nexstar’s WFLA, a trial in front of a jury has been set for the week of Aug. 14, 2023, at the South County Courthouse in Venice, Florida. The trial’s term window doesn’t begin until next year due to scheduling in the Sarasota County court system.
The jury trial, barring dismissal, is expected to be open to the public, which could draw international media attention. It would mark the first time the Petito case reaches a courtroom and, while it would be a civil case instead of a criminal one, it could reveal the highly-anticipated evidence Petito and Schmidt claim to have to support their accusations that the Laundries were told their son murdered Gabby Petito and sought to help him flee the United States.
While a date has been set, the case still faces the possibility of being dismissed after the Laundries’ attorney filed the motion for dismissal on the grounds their clients exercised their constitutional right to refrain from speaking and have “continuously relied on counsel to speak for them.”
Judge Hunter W. Carroll responded to the motion for the lawsuit’s dismissal by allowing the attorneys for Petito and Schmidt 20 days to file an amended complaint he says was necessary due to a “perceived procedural deficiency” in the lawsuit.
“To be clear, the Court in today’s order is not passing on Defendants’ arguments that this lawsuit should be dismissed with prejudice,” Carroll wrote in his response. “The Court’s intent is to address the perceived procedural deficiency before addressing the merits of Defendants’ motion.”
Pat Reilly, the attorney for Petito and Schmidt, says he is preparing to file the amended complaint to state “separate causes of action on behalf of the Petito family against the Laundries.”
A ruling on whether the lawsuit will be dismissed is expected after Judge Carroll reviews the revisions. Steven Bertolino, the Laundries’ attorney in New York, tells WFLA.com his clients will still seek dismissal regardless of the changes made to the amended complaint.
“We are prepared for everything,” Bertolino said.
Reilly says he has a “high confidence level” the lawsuit will reach a jury trial, if it doesn’t get settled out of court.
“The court will have to decide whether the motion to dismiss has any merit, which I don’t believe it does,” said Reilly.
Petito and Schmidt are suing on the grounds of intentional infliction of emotional distress, alleging that the Laundries were told by their son of Petito’s murder “on or about” Aug. 28 and, rather than telling them of Gabby’s death, chose to remain silent. The lawsuit accuses the Laundrie family of acting “with malice or great indifference to the rights of” Petito’s family. Petito and Schmidt are seeking damages of at least $100,000, stating that they suffered pain and mental anguish as a result of the “willfulness and maliciousness” of the Laundries.
The Laundries, through their legal team, have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
The big question that looms ahead of a potential jury trial is the evidence Petito and Schmidt claim to have to back up claims made in the lawsuit.
“They’ll have to wait and see,” said Reilly when asked about the evidence. “If we didn’t believe it was true, we wouldn’t have put them in the complaint.” | https://www.wane.com/news/jury-trial-ordered-in-petito-lawsuit-against-laundries-case-may-still-be-dismissed/ | 2022-04-14T03:25:29 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/jury-trial-ordered-in-petito-lawsuit-against-laundries-case-may-still-be-dismissed/ |
(The Hill) – New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more Americans died in 2021 than in any other year in the nation’s history, as the coronavirus pandemic raged and death rates attributed to cancer, diabetes and strokes rose.
The data published through the end of the third quarter of the year shows a death rate of 1,058.8 per 100,000 Americans, a nearly 10 percent increase over the 12-month period the prior year and a 21 percent jump from 2019.
The rising-rate meant nearly 3.5 million Americans died in the 12 months that ended in September 2021, the highest number of deaths ever recorded in the U.S. in a single year.
Much of the rising death toll was caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which cost 415,000 American lives in 2021, a higher figure than during the first year of the outbreak, even though vaccines were widely available for most of the year. The coronavirus was responsible for more than 1 in 10 deaths in the U.S. last year, the CDC data shows.
Other causes of mortality rose slightly. Chronic liver disease claimed more lives, while deaths from diabetes, heart disease and strokes increased.
The data is not complete, but early signs suggest that deaths related to drug overdoses spiked substantially as well. Provisional data shows more than 105,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year, up more than 10 percent from the year before.
The unprecedented death toll has meant the average life expectancy for an American likely continued to decline in the last year, a string of decreases not seen since the Spanish Flu pandemic more than a century ago.
A study by researchers at the Urban Institute, the University of Colorado and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) estimated that the U.S. life expectancy dropped last year to 76.6 years, down more than two years from the rate in 2019. At the same time, life expectancy rates in other wealthy countries increased between 2020 and 2021, after registering a smaller decrease the year before.
“While other high-income countries saw their life expectancy increase in 2021, recovering about half their losses, U.S. life expectancy continued to fall,” VCU sociologist Steven Woolf, one of the study’s authors, said in a statement. “This speaks volumes about the life consequences of how the U.S. handled the pandemic, and in a country where the U.S. Constitution and the 10th Amendment grant public health authority to the states, I believe the U.S. catastrophe speaks volumes about the policies and behaviors of U.S. governors — at least some of them.”
Life expectancy has dropped the most in recent years among Hispanic and Black populations, which researchers attributed to “the legacy of systemic racism and inadequacies in the U.S. handling of the pandemic.”
Ryan Masters, a sociologist at the University of Colorado and the study’s lead author, said high rates of obesity and heart disease made the U.S. population more vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic than populations in other wealthy countries. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/2021-was-americas-deadliest-year-ever-cdc/ | 2022-04-14T03:25:29 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/2021-was-americas-deadliest-year-ever-cdc/ |
GOODLAND, Kan. (KSNW) – A Kansas toddler’s fearless attitude may have earned her a free meal from law enforcement.
Demi Rall, 3, recently got ahold of her mother’s cellphone.
“We went out there, and she didn’t have the phone, but we went and checked and saw that she called dispatch,” said the girl’s mother, Taylor Rall.
The 911 call was not to report an emergency. Rather, Demi called to ask for delivery.
“I called the dispatch, and I said, ‘Did you have a little girl call,’ and she started laughing so hard. She said, ‘Yeah, she ordered McDonald’s,” said Demi’s dad, Dual Rall.
Dual immediately apologized for Demi’s mistaken call to emergency crews.
“I said, ‘Well, sorry, I know you guys probably still have to come over here, but I was just letting you know everything is fine,” Dual explained.
Dual and Taylor then worked to explain the seriousness surrounding 911 to Demi and her brother, Roman. In the meantime, law enforcement was working out their own deal.
“Our dispatch had informed us that she had received a 911 call from a little girl that was trying to order a kids meal from McDonald’s, and Carol and I kind of laughed about it,” said Goodland Police Officer Chalee Luther. “This is the last call before we went home at the end of our shift, and so we were like, we will go do this before we go home.”
Within 30 minutes, Officer Luther and Sherman County Sheriff’s Deputy Carol Porter were at Demi’s doorstep with a pair of Happy Meals in hand.
“I think the parents were a little more shocked than the kids were,” laughed Luther.
“I look outside, and there were two vehicles, and I opened the door, and they were holding Happy Meals, and I was like, ‘Oh my goodness,'” said Taylor.
Luther, Porter and the Rall family then shared a few laughs as Demi, and her brother dug into their food.
“Every now and then, [as] officers, we need those calls that brighten everybody’s day. Not only did it make us laugh at the end of the day, but it also brought joy to that family,” said Porter.
“We live in a small community, and you know there is so much negative going on. We just thought it was neat to have some positive with law enforcement,” said Dual.
While there was plenty of positive to go around, everyone involved was quick to remind the kids that 911 is for emergencies only.
“If you are in distress and you need immediate help, then, by all means, call 911, but don’t use our 911 lines to order Happy Meals,” said Porter. “You may not get that cheeseburger Happy Meal at the end of it.”
In the end, Demi told Nexstar’s KSN she was overjoyed by the Happy Meal, especially the french fries. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/kansas-3-year-old-calls-911-orders-mcdonalds/ | 2022-04-14T03:25:35 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/kansas-3-year-old-calls-911-orders-mcdonalds/ |
SALADO, Texas (KXAN) — “That’s all I have left, just sighs,” Naomi Benavidez said Wednesday.
Bulldozers crunched through snapped trees and crumbled homes in Central Texas Wednesday, showing the impact of a bad storm. But it’s stories from people like Benavidez that show how a vicious tornado changes lives forever.
“She was picking up … holding onto her babies as much as she could,” Benavidez said.
According to Benavidez, her sister, her sister’s husband and their two kids are now in the hospital after a tornado tore through Salado Tuesday, about 50 miles north-northeast of Austin.
“The little girl — she had to hold onto her by her hair. They ended up getting lifted up from the trailer and just thrown into the trees,” Benavides said. “She was about three-months pregnant; she lost her baby today.”
Benavides and other relatives are walking through the area, collecting what’s still worth saving.
“I want to say this is probably the laundry room door,” Benavidez said as she picked up a door knob from the rubble.
Bell County Judge David Blackburn said the tornado tracked for eight miles, hurting 23 people. Twelve people ended up in the hospital. One was in critical condition as of Wednesday afternoon.
According to Bell County, the Cedar Valley tornado is a confirmed “high-end EF-3 tornado,” reaching a maximum wind speed around 165 mph.
Sixty-three structures were damaged.
“We believe we have accounted for all individuals that were in the path,” Blackburn said.
Still, people are without power and water. One of the main priorities is getting that restored and making sure no one is buried under rubble, according to Blackburn.
“It is not, in any sense, a minor miracle. As you look at the devastation .. created [Tuesday] night, it’s hard to imagine that that didn’t occur,” Blackburn said.
Now, carried by their faith, Benavidez hopes for another miracle as she waits for their family to recover.
“This is going to be a slow process for everyone,” Benavidez said. | https://www.wane.com/news/pregnant-texas-woman-loses-baby-after-family-ripped-from-home-by-tornado/ | 2022-04-14T03:25:35 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/pregnant-texas-woman-loses-baby-after-family-ripped-from-home-by-tornado/ |