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ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of Ukrainians were feared dead Sunday after a Russian bomb flattened a school sheltering about 90 people in its basement, while Ukrainian troops refused to surrender at a besieged steel plant that Moscow’s invading forces sped to seize before Russia’s Victory Day holiday.
The governor of Luhansk province, one of two areas that make up the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas, said the school in the village of Bilohorivka caught fire after Saturday’s bombing. Emergency crews found two bodies and rescued 30 people, he said.
“Most likely, all 60 people who remain under the rubble are now dead,” Gov. Serhiy Haidai wrote on the Telegram messaging app. Russian shelling also killed two boys, ages 11 and 14, in the nearby town of Pryvillia, he said.
The largest European conflict since World War II has developed into a punishing war of attrition due to the Ukrainian military’s unexpectedly effective defense. Since failing to capture Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, Moscow’s forces have attacked cities, towns and villages in eastern and southern Ukraine but not gained much ground, according to Western military analysts.
To demonstrate success in time for Victory Day on Monday, the Russian military worked to complete its takeover of Mariupol, which has been under relentless assault since the start of the war. The sprawling seaside steel mill where an estimated 2,000 Ukrainian fighters were making a last stand is the only part of the city not under Russian control.
All the remaining women, children and older civilians who had been sheltering with the fighers in the Azovstal plant were evacuated Saturday. The troops still inside have refused to surrender; hundreds are believed to be wounded.
Capt. Sviatoslav Palamar, the deputy commander of the Azov Regiment, a Ukrainian National Guard battalion holding the steel mill, told an online news conference Sunday that the site was targeted overnight by three fighter jet sorties, artillery and tanks.
“We are under constant shelling,” he said, adding that Russian infantry tried to storm the plant — a claim Russian officials denied in recent days – and to lay landmines.
Palamar said there was a “multitude of casualties” at the plant.
Lt. Illya Samoilenko, another member of the Azov Regiment, declined at the same news conference to offer a number of how many soldiers remained in the plant. Both the soldiers had long beards and looked tired.
“The truth is we are unique because no one expected we would last so long,” Samoilenko said. “Surrender for us is unacceptable because we cannot grant such a gift to the enemy.”
After rescuers evacuated the last civilians, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address that work would continue Sunday on securing humanitarian corridors for residents of Mariupol and surrounding towns to leave.
The Ukrainian government has reached out to international organizations to try to secure safe passage for the fighters remaining in the plant’s underground tunnels and bunkers.
The Ukrainian leader was expected to hold online talks Sunday with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders from other Group of Seven countries. The meeting is partly meant to display unity among Western allies on Victory in Europe Day, which marks Nazi Germany’s 1945 surrender.
Elsewhere on Ukraine’s coast, explosions echoed again Sunday across the major Black Sea port of Odesa, which Russia struck with six cruise missiles on Saturday, while rocket fire damaged some 250 apartments, according to the city council.
Ukrainian leaders warned that attacks would only worsen in the lead-up to Victory Day, the May 9 holiday when Russia celebrates Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945 with military parades. Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to want to proclaim some kind of triumph in Ukraine when he addresses the troops on Red Square on Monday.
Zelenskyy released a video address Sunday marking the day of the Allied victory in Europe 77 years ago, drawing parallels between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the evils of Nazism.
The black-and-white video, published on social media, showed Zelenskyy standing in front of a ruined apartment block in Borodyanka, one of the Kyiv suburbs pummeled before Russian troops withdrew from the capital region weeks ago.
“Every year, on May 8, along with the whole civilized world, we pay our respects to everyone who defended the planet against Nazism during World War II,” Zelenskyy said.
“We knew the price our ancestors have paid for this wisdom. We knew how important it was to protect it and pass it on to our descendants. … But we hadn’t any notion that our generation will witness the abuse of these words,” he said.
In neighboring Moldova, Russian and separatists troops were on “full alert,” the Ukrainian military warned. The region has increasingly become a focus of worries that the conflict could expand beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Pro-Russian forces broke off the Transnistria section of Moldova in 1992, and Russian troops have been stationed there since, ostensibly as peacekeepers. Those forces are on “full combat readiness,” Ukraine said, without giving details on how it came to the assessment.
Moscow has sought to sweep across southern Ukraine both to cut off the country from the Black Sea and to create a corridor to Transnistria. But it has struggled to achieve those objectives.
In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine’s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war’s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia’s efforts to control the sea.
A satellite image taken Sunday morning by Planet Labs PBC showed smoke rising from two sites on the island. On the island’s southern edge, a fire smoked next to debris. That corresponded to a video released by the Ukrainian military showing a strike on a Russian helicopter that had flown to the island.
A Planet Labs image from Saturday showed most of the island’s buildings, as well as what appeared to be a Serna-class landing craft, destroyed by Ukrainian drone attacks.
The most intense combat in recent days has taken place in eastern Ukraine. A Ukrainian counteroffensive near Kharkiv, a city in the northeast that is the country’s second-largest, “is making significant progress and will likely advance to the Russian border in the coming days or weeks,” according to the Institute for the Study of War.
The Washington-based think tank added that “the Ukrainian counteroffensive demonstrates promising Ukrainian capabilities.”
However, the Ukrainian army withdrew from Luhansk province’s embattled city of Popasna, Haidai, the regional governor, said Sunday.
In a video interview posted on his Telegram channel, Haidai said that Kyiv’s troops had “moved to stronger positions, which they had prepared ahead of time.”
The Russia-backed rebels have established a breakaway region in Luhansk and neighboring Donetsk, which together make up the Donbas. Russia has targeted areas still under Ukrainian control.
“All free settlements in the Luhansk region are hot spots,” Haidai said. “Right now, there are shooting battles in (the villages) of Bilohorivka, Voivodivka and towards Popasna.”
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Yesica Fisch in Bakhmut, David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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The hot job market has opened up opportunities for formerly incarcerated people who may have had a harder time finding work in the past. Some employers are even actively recruiting at jails.
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The hot job market has opened up opportunities for formerly incarcerated people who may have had a harder time finding work in the past. Some employers are even actively recruiting at jails.
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Ayesha Rascoe is a White House correspondent for NPR. She is currently covering her third presidential administration. Rascoe's White House coverage has included a number of high profile foreign trips, including President Trump's 2019 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam, and President Obama's final NATO summit in Warsaw, Poland in 2016. As a part of the White House team, she's also a regular on the NPR Politics Podcast. | https://www.nepm.org/2022-05-08/in-between-girl-navigates-the-gray-areas-of-growing-up | 2022-05-08T13:47:01Z | https://www.nepm.org/2022-05-08/in-between-girl-navigates-the-gray-areas-of-growing-up | false | null |
Sunrisers Hyderabad left-arm spinner Jagadeesha Suchith scripted his name in the record books by dismissing Virat Kohli on a golden duck at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The left-arm orthodox spinner claimed the wicket of Kohli on the first ball of the match. The RCB maestro tried to flick Suchith and the ball went straight to Kane Willaimson at short mid-wicket as the SRH skipper took an easy catch. Kohli was in disbelief after registering another golden duck as it was not even a wicket-taking delivery from Suchith but his lean patch continued.
Suchith became the third spinner in the Indian Premier League history to claim a wicket on the first ball of a match.
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The left-arm spinner, who replaced Shreyas Gopal in the XI, also claimed the wicket of Rajat Patidar at a crucial stage of the game. He was the pick of the bowlers for SRH with excellent figures of 2/30 in his quota of 4 overs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB are in a tricky spot on the points table and have to focus on winning every game from here to keep their playoffs hopes alive. They also have the worst Net Run Rate at this stage.
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Skipper Kane Williamson was confident after being asked to chase the target but he wants his bowlers to get the job done.
Du Plessis led from the front with an unbeaten half-century while Dinesh Karthik provided the late flourish as Royal Challengers Bangalore overcame a jittery start to post 192/3. The RCB skipper slammed eight boundaries and two sixes en route to his 50-ball 73 not out, his third fifty this season and seized the initiative after he lost his opening partner Virat Kohli on the first ball of the match.
The South African veteran along with Rajat Patidar (48 in 38 balls; 4×4, 2×6) laid a solid foundation with a 105-run third wicket partnership off 73 balls.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s legal team wants to void a contempt ruling and $10,000-per-day fineagainst the former president over a subpoena for documents related to a New York civil investigation into his business dealings, saying they’ve conducted a detailed search for the relevant files.
A new, 66-page court filing dated Friday describes Trump’s lawyers’ efforts to produce documents sought by New York Attorney General Letitia James’s office, which is probing whether Trump may have misstated the value of assets like skyscrapers and golf courses on financial statements for over a decade.
Trump has called the investigation a political witch hunt and recently called James, who is Black, “racist” and said the courts were “biased, unyielding, and totally unfair.”
Last week, a New York appellate judge rejected his bid to suspend the finewhile Trump appeals the decision.
In the recent court filing, Trump attorney Alina Habba said the responses to the subpoena were complete and correct and that no relevant documents or information were withheld.
Habba conducted searches of Trump’s offices and private quarters at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, and his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, according to the filing, but didn’t find any relevant documents that hadn’t already been produced. The filing also detailed searches of other locations including file cabinets and storage areas at the Trump Organization’s offices in New York.
In a separate sworn affidavit included with the filing, Trump stated there aren’t any relevant documents that haven’t already been produced.
He added that he owns two cellphones: an iPhone for personal use that he submitted in March to be searched as part of the subpoena, then submitted again in May; plus a second phone he was recently given that’s only used to post on Truth Social, the social media network he started after his ban from Twitter, Facebook and other platforms.
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Jill Biden pays surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady
UZHHOROD, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. first lady Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with the nation’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, as Russia presses its punishing war in the eastern regions.
Biden traveled under the cloak of secrecy, becoming the latest high-profile American to enter Ukraine during its 10-week-old conflict with Russia.
“I wanted to come on Mother’s Day,” Biden told Zelenskyy. “I thought it was important to show the Ukrainian people that this war has to stop and this war has been brutal and that the people of the United States stand with the people of Ukraine.”
The first lady traveled by vehicle to the town of Uzhhorod, about a 10-minute drive from a Slovakian village that borders Ukraine. She spent about two hours in Ukraine.
The two came together in a small classroom, sitting across a table from one another and talking before reporters before they met in private. Zelenskyy and her children have been at an undisclosed location for their safety.
Zelenskyy thanked Biden for her “courageous act” and said, “We understand what it takes for the U.S. first lady to come here during a war when military actions are taking place every day, where the air sirens are happening every day -- even today.”
The school where they met has been turned into transitional housing for Ukrainian migrants from elsewhere in the country.
The visit allowed Biden to conduct the kind of personal diplomacy that her husband would like to be doing himself.
President Joe Biden said during his visit to Poland in March that he was disappointed he could not visit Ukraine to see conditions “firsthand” but that he was not allowed, likely due to security reasons. The White House said as recently as last week that the president “would love to visit” but there were no plans for him to do so at this time.
The meeting came about after the two first ladies exchanged correspondence in recent weeks, according to U.S. officials who declined to provide further details because they were not authorized to discuss the ladies’ private communications.
As she arrived at the school, Biden, who was wearing a Mother’s Day corsage that was a gift from her husband, embraced Zelenskyy and presented her with a bouquet.
After their private meeting, the two joined a group of children who live at the school in making tissue-paper bears to give as Mother’s Day gifts.
Jill Biden’s visit follows recent stops in the war-torn country by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress, as well as a joint trip by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
Her visit was limited to western Ukraine; Russia is concentrating its military power in eastern Ukraine, and she was not in harm’s way.
Earlier, in the Slovakian border village of Vysne Nemecke, she toured its border processing facility, surveying operations set up by the United Nations and other relief organizations to assist Ukrainians seeking refuge. Biden attended a religious service in a tent set up as a chapel, where a priest intoned, “We pray for the people of Ukraine.”
Before that, in Kosice, Biden met and offered support to Ukrainian mothers in Slovakia who have been displaced by Russia’s war and assuring them that the “hearts of the American people” are behind them.
At a bus station in the city that is now a 24-hour refugee processing center, Biden found herself in an extended conversation with a Ukrainian woman who said she struggles to explain the war to her three children because she cannot understand it herself.
“I cannot explain because I don’t know myself and I’m a teacher,” Victorie Kutocha, who had her arms around her 7-year-old daughter, Yulie, told Biden.
At one point, Kutocha asked, “Why?” seeming to seek an explanation for Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine on Feb. 24.
‘It’s so hard to understand,” the first lady replied.
The 24-hour facility is one of six refugee centers in Slovakia, providing an average of 300 to 350 people daily with food, showers, clothing, emergency on-site accommodations and other services, according to information provided by the White House.
Biden also dropped in at a Slovakian public school that has taken in displaced students.
Slovakian and Ukrainian moms were brought together at the school for a Mother’s Day event while their children made crafts to give them as gifts.
Biden went from table to table meeting the mothers and kids. She told some of the women that she wanted to come and " say the hearts of the American people are with the mothers of Ukraine.”
“I just wanted to come and show you our support,” she said before departing for Vysne Nemecke.
In recent weeks border crossings are averaging less than 2,000 per day, down from over 10,000 per day immediately after Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, and a large portion of that flow is daily cross border traffic.
Biden is on a four-day visit to Eastern Europe to highlight U.S. support for Ukrainian refugees and for the allied countries such as Romania and Slovakia that are providing a safe haven for them.
She spent Friday and Saturday in Romania, visiting with U.S. troops and meeting with Ukrainian refugee mothers and children.
With her trip, the American first lady followed the path of prior sitting first ladies who also traveled to war or conflict zones.
Eleanor Roosevelt visited servicemen abroad during World War II to help boost troop morale. Pat Nixon joined President Richard Nixon on his 1969 trip to South Vietnam, becoming the first first lady to visit a combat zone, according to the National First Ladies’ Library. She flew 18 miles from Saigon in an open helicopter, accompanied by U.S. Secret Service agents.
Hillary Clinton visited a combat zone, stopping in Bosnia in 1996. Four years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and during the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, Laura Bush went to Kabul in 2005 and Melania Trump accompanied President Donald Trump to Iraq in December 2018.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that the name of Ukraine’s first lady is Olena Zelenska, not Olena Zelenskyy.
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Zurn Water Solutions Co. (NYSE:ZWS – Get Rating) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 6th, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 20th will be given a dividend of 0.03 per share on Tuesday, June 7th. This represents a $0.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.42%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 19th.
NYSE ZWS opened at $28.86 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.75, a quick ratio of 1.38 and a current ratio of 2.42. The company has a market capitalization of $3.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 35.20, a P/E/G ratio of 1.38 and a beta of 1.38. Zurn Water Solutions has a one year low of $23.83 and a one year high of $38.31. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $34.14 and a 200-day moving average price of $34.49.
Zurn Water Solutions (NYSE:ZWS – Get Rating) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 26th. The company reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.02. Zurn Water Solutions had a return on equity of 22.48% and a net margin of 6.33%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.47 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts predict that Zurn Water Solutions will post 1.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.
A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ZWS. Madison Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Zurn Water Solutions during the 4th quarter worth $3,118,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company bought a new position in shares of Zurn Water Solutions during the 4th quarter worth $2,210,000. MetLife Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Zurn Water Solutions during the 4th quarter worth $1,551,000. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co NY bought a new position in shares of Zurn Water Solutions during the 4th quarter worth $1,155,000. Finally, Vident Investment Advisory LLC bought a new position in shares of Zurn Water Solutions during the 4th quarter worth $1,025,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.32% of the company’s stock.
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Extortion: LASG Suspends Ad Hoc Teams On Removal Of Abandoned Vehicles
Lagos, Latest News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Saturday, May 7th, 2022(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has suspended the operations of ad-hoc teams of the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles (RAVC) operating in all council areas with immediate effect.
The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, announced this in a statement on Friday in Lagos.
He said that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu gave the directive suspending the operations of the ad-hoc teams in all the 20 Local Governments (LGs) and 37 Local Council Development Area (LCDAs) of the state.
According to him, the suspension is as a result of several complaints of extortion and harassment of members of the public by RAVC.
“The development has caused embarrassment to the State Government despite several reviews conducted on the operational guidelines of the team,” he said.
Oladeinde warned that any ad-hoc team found operating after the notice would be handed over to the law enforcement agencies for trial and prosecution.
This, he said, was in accordance with the Law of the State as captured in the Traffic Sector Reform Law (TSRL) 2018.
The commissioner said that the order should be noted by the general public.
He said that owners of abandoned vehicles posing environmental nuisance as well as security and traffic impediments must be removed from the roads.
“Negligence will not be condoned as an excuse for violation of the Traffic Laws of the State,” he said.
Oladeinde recalled that an earlier suspension of the RAVC’s was lifted on Dec. 30, 2021 in view of several appraisals and reviews of the operational guidelines of the team by the State Government.
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MOSCOW — Russians will celebrate Victory Day on Monday, an annual event to mark the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II that has taken on added intrigue and import this year because of Russia's fight in Ukraine.
Under Russian President Vladimir Putin, the May 9 event has grown in scale and political prominence, with a Soviet-style military parade on Moscow's Red Square featuring a presidential address.
This year's Victory Day comes amid widespread speculation, in both Russia and the West, that Putin is eager to declare at least a symbolic win in Ukraine. One big question is whether — or how — Putin might try to galvanize Russians and fuse past Soviet glory and sacrifice with a new call to battle against what he claims is a "neo-Nazi" regime in Ukraine.
The Kremlin insists that what it calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine is going "according to plan." Two months in, Western security officials say Moscow has struggled to reach its objectives. With few outright victories to point to, some Russians fear Putin may instead seize the occasion to announce national mobilization and formally declare war, against not only Ukraine but perhaps also other countries in the West.
Russia has made a dash to take Mariupol
Clues to the Kremlin's search for the optics of victory may lie in a visit last week by a senior official, Sergei Kiriyenko, to the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol. A pocket of Ukrainian resistance remains inside the local steel plant, but Putin has formally announced Russian control of Mariupol, unleashing a flood of Russian state media into the city.
In front of cameras, Kiriyenko, Putin's deputy chief of staff, unveiled a statue depicting an elderly Ukrainian woman whom Russian state media have turned into a symbol of Ukrainian support for Russian troops. The woman, dubbed Babushka Anya, was apparently filmed by Ukrainian soldiers as she greeted them with a Soviet banner, mistakenly believing they were Russians. In the video, she refuses food that the troops offer her after she realizes they are Ukrainian.
She is "a living symbol of the continuity of generations and of the ongoing fight against Nazism and fascism," Kiriyenko announced, echoing Putin's claims that Russian troops are in Ukraine to "denazify" the country. "She's become the grandmother to all of the Donbas and a grandmother to all of Russia."
Kiriyenko's presence in Mariupol came amid Russian news reports that the Kremlin adviser — who normally oversees domestic politics — has been tasked with politically integrating Ukrainian lands as they fall to Russian forces.
Putin recognized the independence of Ukraine's separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in the hours before Russia's decision to send troops into Ukraine in February. At the time, Putin justified the move as a humanitarian mission in defense of Russian-speakers in the area. Western intelligence services say the Kremlin may now seek the territories' annexation as a possible prize.
The Kremlin has warned of the potential for wider conflict
Russia's recent focus on those Ukrainian regions in the eastern Donbas area has slowed down as the U.S. and European allies boost the flow of weapons and other support for Ukraine.
Russia's military has targeted those shipments as the Kremlin has escalated warnings and criticism, arguing that the military aid risks military confrontation between Russia and NATO powers.
Underscoring this message, Russia on Wednesday carried out drills simulating a tactical nuclear strike in its western exclave of Kaliningrad, which borders the European Union.
Putin has previously warned of "lightning fast" retaliation if the West intervenes in the Ukraine conflict directly — the latest in a pattern of amplified rhetoric that has fed theories that Putin is seeking to build public consensus for a broader war. Asked whether Putin would formally declare war on Ukraine on May 9, a Kremlin spokesman called the idea "nonsense."
Parade preparations are underway in Moscow
In recent days, Russia's armed forces have been rehearsing for a parade on Red Square in what has become a Putin-era revival of Soviet military traditions.
Each May 9, Russians celebrate the end, in 1945, of what they call the Great Patriotic War, in which more than 20 million Soviet citizens died at home and abroad. Celebrations and parades take place in dozens of Russian cities.
It appears Moscow's military display on Monday may be scaled down from those in previous years to reflect the fight in Ukraine, based on statements from Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. Still, Shoigu said the parade would include 11,000 soldiers and show off 77 aircraft and 131 vehicles, including Russia's newest rocket launchers.
Russia's air force has promised to carry out celebratory runs in Z formations — the letter used to mark the Russian military in Ukraine. The letter Z has also emerged as a controversial symbol of both support for Russian troops and intimidation of dissenting voices at home.
A Soviet-era aircraft known as the Flying Kremlin will also make an appearance. It's an airborne presidential command center to be used in the event of a nuclear attack on Russia.
Meanwhile, down below, there will be Putin and his speech — with the president's staunchest supporters certain their leader will find the right words.
"Victory will come, but not until we've defeated all the Nazis in Ukraine," said Andrei, 60, a tour guide on Red Square who was worried to give his full name to a Western journalist.
"Putin's a clever man," he added, as fighter jets flew in parade formation overhead. "He won't declare anything without a real victory."
Charles Maynes reported from Moscow; Alina Selyukh contributed to this story from Washington, D.C.
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Ayesha Rascoe asks Nury Turkel about his new book, "No Escape," and about China's persecution of Uyghur people inside China and across the globe.
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Ayesha Rascoe asks Nury Turkel about his new book, "No Escape," and about China's persecution of Uyghur people inside China and across the globe.
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The United States is in a maternal health crisis, Goldman Sachs wants to change that
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By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business
The United States is in a maternal health crisis.
Maternal mortality and morbidity rates across the country have increased steadily over the past 20 years, even as rates in all other developed countries have decreased significantly.
New government data shows that US maternal deaths jumped by 14% during the first years of the pandemic, to 861 in 2020 from 754 in 2019. The rate of maternal deaths for Black women in the US was nearly three times higher than it was for white women over that time frame.
Goldman Sachs wants to change that. Mahmee, a six-year-old maternal healthcare startup, has announced the closing of a $9.2 million Series A funding round led by Goldman’s Growth Equity Business.
High maternal mortality rates in the US, especially among minority groups, have “become a systemic issue and something that we’re not paying attention to,” said Mahmee founder and CEO Melissa Hanna. “But we can also turn this around.”
The investment is part of Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women initiative, a $10 billion commitment to narrow opportunity gaps for Black women over the next decade.
Mahmee, which has also received funding from Serena Williams and Mark Cuban, hopes to build the digital infrastructure needed to bring patients and providers together and make healthcare data widely available in an industry where it’s often siloed.
“The reality is that most of the records systems that we use to track health information on mothers and babies don’t talk to each other,” said Hanna.
Mahmee creates a unified record for each patient that shows all the health data of a mother in one place. The service also offers access to a national network of community-based health providers including in-house nurses and care coordinators who provide live support seven days a week. The coordinators monitor health needs, offer referrals to health professionals, and assist with questions and concerns from expectant mothers.
The company also works directly with institutions by selling their nurse-led coordination programs to a number of health services, medical groups and insurance companies. Mahmee currently has over 750 providers and organizations in its network in 44 states.
Well-coordinated care has been proven to lead to better health outcomes and fewer hospitalizations, according to research published in the Annals of Family Medicine, but US patients are more likely to encounter gaps in those services than patients who live in other high-income nations, the study found.
“We’ve been able to create some lifesaving interventions and point out things that other people may have just overlooked by accident or lack of experience,” Hanna said.
Since launching in 2016, Mahmee has served over 15,000 women, Hanna said, and those patients are 10% less likely to have a C-section, and 50% less likely to deliver prematurely.
“Disparities in accessing high-quality maternal and perinatal care contribute to poor health outcomes in underserved communities and substantial costs for the broader healthcare system,” said Suzanne Gauron, global head of Launch With GS, a Goldman Sachs program that aims to increase access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs and investors.”We believe Mahmee is well positioned to improve the lives of mothers and babies by narrowing critical opportunity gaps in care and outcomes.”
“The US has a relative undersupply of maternity care providers, especially midwives, and lacks comprehensive postpartum supports,” wrote doctoral researcher Roosa Tikkanen in a report for The Commonwealth Fund examining the disparities.
America, meanwhile, is by some accounts the most expensive country to give birth in and the only developed country without mandated paid parental leave.
But this is not a purely philanthropic work, Hanna said. Maternal and infant health care is a $160 billion industry in the United States. Failures in care coordination account for $27.2 billion to $78.2 billion in unnecessary medical fees and waste per year, according to a 2019 Journal of the American Medical Association study.
“If we even scratch the surface of solving this problem for any mothers and babies in this country,” said Hanna, “we have unlocked billions of dollars of potential here.”
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Kevin Bryan looks at top 10 re-issue CDs
Picking 10 of the best re-issues
There are re-issues and archive anthologies well worth investigating.
Arrival of the CD in 1982 prompted a whole new approach to record marketing on behalf of all the major labels.
Suddenly all ancient recordings, gathering dust in record company archives, became viable commercial proposition as punters rushed to replace tired old vinyl albums with new state of the art CDs.
This process has now continued for the past four decades and, although sales may have slowed in recent years, astute researchers are still able to unearth occasional forgotten gems from time to time.
1 - Steve Ashley’s Family Album-Remastered
Re-mastered and expanded version of singer-songwriter Ashley’s critically acclaimed but unjustly neglected collection from 1979.
2 - Arrival (Cherry Red)
Friends: Complete Recordings (1969-1973)
Interesting anthology exploring musical output of Arrival, whose distinctive brand of blue-eyed soul enjoyed glimpse of chart success.
3 - Waylon Jennings (Cherry Red)
Singer of Sad Songs
Waylon helped to found outlaw country movement with fellow Texan Willie Nelson and this CD re-issue brings the contents of four of his RCA albums from early 70s.
4 - Circus (Talking Elephant)
Circus
Fascinating period piece from 1969, supplying early vehicle for talents of flute and sax virtuoso Mel Collins, later finding fame with King Crimson and Camel.
5 - Mandy Morton & Spriguns” (Cherry Red)
After The Storm
Eerie inventive Gothic folk from band whose original albums are now highly sought after collector’s items.
6 - Affinity (Cherry Red)
Affinity: Remastered & Expanded
Compelling legendary British jazz-rockers Affinity with exceptional vocalist Linda Hoyle, featuring inimitable Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan and Laura Nyro covers.
7 - Al Stewart (Cherry Red)
Time Passages
Polished and literate singer-songwriter fare from one-time poet laureate of bed-sitter land, first released in 1978 with expert production by Alan Parsons.
8 - Jan Schelhaas (Talking Elephant)
Living on a Little Blue Dot
Richly rewarding five year old offering from Liverpool born Camel and Caravan keyboards ace located firmly at more commercial end of the prog rock spectrum.
9 - Hawkwind (Cherry Red)
Dust of Time: 1969-2021
Hawkwind celebrate half century of uncompromising music with atmospheric 2CD space rock showcase, including unexpected 1972 hit, “Silver Machine.”
10 - Manfred Mann (Decca)
5-4-3-2-1 The Greatest Hits
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Get in line with ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer and his Expedition 66 crewmates to experience an orbital reboost of the International Space Station (ISS) from the inside. This video is sped up 8 times faster than real-time.
The International Space Station flies around Earth at around 400 km (250 miles). It is reboosted periodically to maintain its orbit and overcome the effects of atmospheric drag created by molecules of the atmosphere, which causes the Station to lose about 100 m of altitude per day.
A Space Station orbital reboost maneuver also optimizes phasing for future visiting vehicles arriving at the station. In March 2022 the ISS performed an orbital reboost using Russia’s ISS Progress 79 cargo craft. By firing its engines for several minutes, the station was put at the proper altitude for a crew ship orbit rendezvous and landing operations.
During the maneuver, the astronauts inside the station keep flying at the same speed and direction. While it seems like the astronauts are moving inside the station, it is in fact the ISS that gets the boost and is moving around them.
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Dennis Hickman first started creating art in the late sixties by adorning curtains and kites. He worked as a surveyor for the City of Huntsville for 30 years and made a new piece every day. He would draw while riding in the back seat of a work truck en route to job sites. He would fold typing paper into quarters and use a fine point black pen to create the outline. He would then color each work on his lunch break, often in remote locations across Walker County. As these vividly colorful art pieces accumulated, his wife Pam took notice and bought him an acrylic paint set as a holiday gift. He put that paint on canvas for the first time in 2004 and now his home is filled with vibrant and cheerful works of art.
Hickman’s work has been followed by locals and purchased by collectors for almost two decades. Nine of his paintings once hung in the lobby of City Hall at the behest of former City Secretary Lee Woodward. He has several pieces in George Russell’s local museum and has entered his works in Wynne Home’s annual Area Artists Show. One might think an artist with such exposure might slow down the pace a bit, but Hickman makes a new painting every week. He said he is driven by one simple thing. He wants to make people happy.
Each piece has a colorful character at the center that draws the viewer into a journey that plays out in the details that surround it. He calls this style 'pleasing yet teasing.'
Hickman said, “they all come from my subconscious. When I start a painting, I usually have a color scheme in mind, and then I veer off. As the character takes shape, I steer from the beginning thought to what makes sense within the color scheme. It’s like being a carpenter who is building a house. I’m really a builder of art on canvas. I don’t know where it might end up when I start. I just know it’s done when it’s where I want it to be.”
Hickman shared several stories about his family and friends who influenced his art. He comes from a hard-working family of Irish, Scottish, and German descent that raised cattle in the Livingston area. The men in his family served in the U.S. military during World War II. His father was in active service at The Battle of the Bulge and his Uncle Rufus fought at Pearl Harbor. He explained that his mother raised him and his siblings in the Pentecostal Church, providing a strong moral compass in the days of race riots, civil unrest, and corrupt local officials.
Growing up near Leggett, Texas, Hickman’s formative years were filled with fast cars and adventurous friends. A friend who worked next door to Hickman back then was a pivotal character in these experiences. That friendship would deepen over the years through motorcycle rides, jaunts in private airplanes and creating memories that still inspire Hickman’s art today. He regrets declining the invitation to the Woodstock music festival that took place in 1969, but that didn’t stop him from living vicariously through the tales of others.
He also cites Michael Harper, who was his work partner at the City of Huntsville for the better part of three decades as a strong influence on his art. Both are notorious for their fine pen line drawings in the most unlikely places. Their doodling while on the way to survey the once wildly wooded lands of Walker County become a part of their history and part of the culture of Huntsville.
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New 'Summer Like You Mean It' campaign calls on travellers to upgrade their holiday with Abu Dhabi's wide range of unique world-class experiences
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With global tourism rebounding and the Middle East offering year-round experiences, Abu Dhabi launches new destination campaign inspiring travellers to visit the UAE capital during the summer season and experience the incredible value across hotels and world-leading attractions like nowhere else in the world. The new campaign puts every traveller's passion points front and centre, showcasing unique and memorable Abu Dhabi experiences that await visitors during the summer.
From meeting your favourite superhero at Warner Bros. World Yas Island, to racing the Yas Marina Circuit like an F1 driver; enjoying a 23-carat GOLD ice cream, floating in water as cool as your drink or unwinding with sunrise yoga underneath Louvre Abu Dhabi's iconic dome – Abu Dhabi promises to deliver your best summer yet
This summer, Abu Dhabi has something for everyone to enjoy – at their own pace – including:
- RESTORING BODY AND SOUL: As the sun rises, unwind with yoga in the iconic surroundings of Louvre Abu Dhabi, or escape to a private and secluded desert island retreat of Nurai, just 15-minutes away by boat
- CULTURALLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCES: Visit Qasr Al-Watan Presidential Palace, explore the rich history of Qasr Al Hosn or enjoy magical stargazing in the desert night air
- IF IT'S THRILLS YOU'RE AFTER: Look no further than the world's fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi; or have a once-in-a-lifetime experience swimming with tiger sharks at the National Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Middle East
INTRODUCING THE ABU DHABI SUMMER PASS
The campaign launch marks the first step in unveiling the best of summer in Abu Dhabi. New offers including the Abu Dhabi Summer Pass will be rolled out with unbeatable promotions across experiences, cultural sites and family entertainment attractions. Offering amazing value across a diverse range of activities, visitors will be given even more reasons to book whilst exploring a different side to the city.
The Abu Dhabi Summer Pass will give travellers access to THREE leading theme parks (Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi) ALL cultural sites including Louvre Abu Dhabi, the majestic Presidential Palace Qasr Al Watan, Qasr Al Hosn (the oldest standing structure in Abu Dhabi) and FREE transportation via Yas Express and Abu Dhabi bus systems. Specific details to be unveiled in the coming weeks as the pass is rolled out.
To upgrade your holiday even further, prices at top hotels across the region in summer cost on average 30% less than during high season*. With a compelling pipeline of hotel discounts and promotions due to be unveiled in the coming months, there's never been a better time to visit Abu Dhabi.
H.E. Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, the Director General for Tourism at Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi said, "Global travellers have their eyes on the Middle East – so now is the perfect time to be sharing Abu Dhabi with the world, shining a light on just how many unique and diverse experiences are waiting to be explored affordably in and around the UAE's capital.
"This summer, we want travellers to experience the known and unknown of Abu Dhabi, uncovering the hidden gems of our destination – at their own pace, whether it's the thrills of our world class indoor theme parks or the race of the Yas Marina Circuit, to the rich depth of culture and activities that ensure the whole family is inspired and entertained. The UAE capital has something for everyone. We want to make those precious memories more accessible by providing competitive and compelling offers throughout the season so travellers can experience summer exactly as it can and should be enjoyed."
Officially unveiled at Arabian Travel Market 2022, Abu Dhabi's Summer Like You Mean It campaign uncovers the unmatched experiences travellers can enjoy during the summer in Abu Dhabi, all at affordable prices. For more information on Abu Dhabi's exciting events and attractions, go to VisitAbuDhabi.ae.
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Mettler-Toledo International (NYSE:MTD – Get Rating) updated its FY22 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $38.20-$38.50 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $37.98. Mettler-Toledo International also updated its Q2 guidance to $8.70-$8.80 EPS.
A number of research firms have recently weighed in on MTD. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Mettler-Toledo International in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a buy rating on the stock. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Mettler-Toledo International from $1,531.00 to $1,595.00 in a research report on Friday, February 11th. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded shares of Mettler-Toledo International from an equal weight rating to an overweight rating and dropped their price target for the company from $1,600.00 to $1,410.00 in a research report on Monday, April 25th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered shares of Mettler-Toledo International from a neutral rating to a sell rating and set a $1,240.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Thursday, March 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $1,449.25.
MTD stock opened at $1,315.90 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $29.92 billion, a PE ratio of 38.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.22, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a current ratio of 1.11. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $1,347.65 and its 200 day moving average is $1,459.02. Mettler-Toledo International has a one year low of $1,225.56 and a one year high of $1,714.75.
In other news, insider Peter Aggersbjerg sold 694 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,424.29, for a total value of $988,457.26. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, insider Christian Magloth sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,421.12, for a total transaction of $2,131,680.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders sold 17,540 shares of company stock worth $24,552,512. Company insiders own 2.80% of the company’s stock.
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Mettler-Toledo International in the fourth quarter worth about $75,000. Penserra Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Mettler-Toledo International by 23.2% during the fourth quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC now owns 101 shares of the medical instruments supplier’s stock worth $171,000 after purchasing an additional 19 shares during the period. Camden Capital LLC purchased a new position in Mettler-Toledo International during the fourth quarter worth about $202,000. Titleist Asset Management LTD. purchased a new position in Mettler-Toledo International during the fourth quarter worth about $212,000. Finally, EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Mettler-Toledo International during the fourth quarter worth about $217,000. 93.88% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc engages in the manufacture and supply of precision instruments and services worldwide. It operates in five segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations, and Other. The company's laboratory instruments include laboratory balances, liquid pipetting solutions, automated laboratory reactors, titrators, pH meters, process analytics sensors and analyzer technologies, physical value analyzers, thermal analysis systems, and other analytical instruments; and LabX, a laboratory software platform to manage and analyze data generated from its instruments.
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Syria, Iran look to boost ties as President Assad visits Tehran
Syrian, Iranian leaders praise bilateral relations between their two countries
Syria’s President Bashar Assad visited Tehran to convene with Iran’s leadership on Sunday, according to reports from state-affiliated media outlets in the country.
The excursion, which was not announced beforehand, marks Assad’s first trip to Tehran in over two years.
During his trip, Assad met with Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Nour News reported.
The leaders lauded strong bilateral relations between Syria and Iran, and pledged to further promote their shared ties.
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Additionally, Assad was quoted as saying that these “strategic” relations with Iran prevented Israel’s “dominance in the region,” Iran’s state TV reported.
Khamenei explained to Assad that despite the impact of the ongoing civil war in Syria, the international community views the state as a regional power.
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“Today's Syria is not what it was before the war… but the respect and prestige of Syria is greater than before, and everyone sees this country as a power,” Khamenei told the Syrian president, according to Iran’s state TV.
Iran is also supporting Assad’s regime in its domestic conflict by sending Tehran-backed fighters to Syria and supplying the government with credit lines.
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The United States is in a maternal health crisis, Goldman Sachs wants to change that
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business
The United States is in a maternal health crisis.
Maternal mortality and morbidity rates across the country have increased steadily over the past 20 years, even as rates in all other developed countries have decreased significantly.
New government data shows that US maternal deaths jumped by 14% during the first years of the pandemic, to 861 in 2020 from 754 in 2019. The rate of maternal deaths for Black women in the US was nearly three times higher than it was for white women over that time frame.
Goldman Sachs wants to change that. Mahmee, a six-year-old maternal healthcare startup, has announced the closing of a $9.2 million Series A funding round led by Goldman’s Growth Equity Business.
High maternal mortality rates in the US, especially among minority groups, have “become a systemic issue and something that we’re not paying attention to,” said Mahmee founder and CEO Melissa Hanna. “But we can also turn this around.”
The investment is part of Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women initiative, a $10 billion commitment to narrow opportunity gaps for Black women over the next decade.
Mahmee, which has also received funding from Serena Williams and Mark Cuban, hopes to build the digital infrastructure needed to bring patients and providers together and make healthcare data widely available in an industry where it’s often siloed.
“The reality is that most of the records systems that we use to track health information on mothers and babies don’t talk to each other,” said Hanna.
Mahmee creates a unified record for each patient that shows all the health data of a mother in one place. The service also offers access to a national network of community-based health providers including in-house nurses and care coordinators who provide live support seven days a week. The coordinators monitor health needs, offer referrals to health professionals, and assist with questions and concerns from expectant mothers.
The company also works directly with institutions by selling their nurse-led coordination programs to a number of health services, medical groups and insurance companies. Mahmee currently has over 750 providers and organizations in its network in 44 states.
Well-coordinated care has been proven to lead to better health outcomes and fewer hospitalizations, according to research published in the Annals of Family Medicine, but US patients are more likely to encounter gaps in those services than patients who live in other high-income nations, the study found.
“We’ve been able to create some lifesaving interventions and point out things that other people may have just overlooked by accident or lack of experience,” Hanna said.
Since launching in 2016, Mahmee has served over 15,000 women, Hanna said, and those patients are 10% less likely to have a C-section, and 50% less likely to deliver prematurely.
“Disparities in accessing high-quality maternal and perinatal care contribute to poor health outcomes in underserved communities and substantial costs for the broader healthcare system,” said Suzanne Gauron, global head of Launch With GS, a Goldman Sachs program that aims to increase access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs and investors.”We believe Mahmee is well positioned to improve the lives of mothers and babies by narrowing critical opportunity gaps in care and outcomes.”
“The US has a relative undersupply of maternity care providers, especially midwives, and lacks comprehensive postpartum supports,” wrote doctoral researcher Roosa Tikkanen in a report for The Commonwealth Fund examining the disparities.
America, meanwhile, is by some accounts the most expensive country to give birth in and the only developed country without mandated paid parental leave.
But this is not a purely philanthropic work, Hanna said. Maternal and infant health care is a $160 billion industry in the United States. Failures in care coordination account for $27.2 billion to $78.2 billion in unnecessary medical fees and waste per year, according to a 2019 Journal of the American Medical Association study.
“If we even scratch the surface of solving this problem for any mothers and babies in this country,” said Hanna, “we have unlocked billions of dollars of potential here.”
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Buckingham Strategic Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF (NYSEARCA:DFAI – Get Rating) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 9,912 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $293,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Schubert & Co purchased a new stake in shares of Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $30,000. Steward Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $54,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $103,000. Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new stake in shares of Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $139,000. Finally, Concord Wealth Partners purchased a new stake in shares of Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $154,000.
DFAI opened at $25.94 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $27.43 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $28.65. Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF has a 52 week low of $25.75 and a 52 week high of $30.44.
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Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomasevic said on Sunday it was unacceptable that all doctors and nurses at the Gynaecology Department of the Sveti Duh Hospital were conscientious objectors and that he expected the hospital's new management to deal with this.
“It is unacceptable to me that absolutely all the doctors and nurses in Gynaecology have a conscientious objection and I expect this to be dealt with,” Tomašević told reporters ahead of a ceremony marking the Day of Victory over Fascism and the Day of Liberation of Zagreb.
Asked if he agreed with the claim that in the circumstances of collective conscientious objection pregnancy terminations were carried out in private institutions, the mayor said that this problem could be dealt with in different ways.
“But I also want that all legally permitted pregnancy terminations can be performed in Zagreb’s largest city-owned healthcare institution and that is Sveti Duh,” Tomasevic said. | https://hr.n1info.com/english/news/mayor-collective-conscientious-objection-at-sveti-duh-hospital-to-be-dealt-with/ | 2022-05-08T14:49:54Z | https://hr.n1info.com/english/news/mayor-collective-conscientious-objection-at-sveti-duh-hospital-to-be-dealt-with/ | true | null |
Monday marks a historic day for residents and property owners in the British Bases in Cyprus as the lifting of restrictions on property development within the non-military areas of the British Sovereign Base Areas comes into effect.
A Presidential Palace press release also said that the implementation of the agreement achieved on January 15, 2014 will come into effect at dawn on Monday.
And that the agreement was signed by President Nicos Anastasiades and former British Prime Minister David Cameron.
It provides for the opening up of significant economic, tourist and commercial prospects in municipalities and communities that fall within the Bases. | https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/as-of-monday-development-can-take-place-by-property-owners-in-british-bases-area/ | 2022-05-08T14:50:11Z | https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/as-of-monday-development-can-take-place-by-property-owners-in-british-bases-area/ | true | null |
UZHHOROD, Ukraine (AP) — Jill Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine, meets nation's first lady at school in village near border with Slovakia.
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Updated May 8, 2022 at 10:11 AM ET
First lady Jill Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine Sunday and met with the country's first lady, Olena Zelenska.
It was the first time a U.S. first lady has traveled solo to a combat zone since 2015, when Michelle Obama visited Qatar's al-Udeid Air Base.
Biden crossed the Slovakia-Ukraine border after a visit to the Slovakia side of a border crossing in Vysne Nemecke.
She spent about two hours in Ukraine, visiting the city of Uzhhorod, in Zakarpattia Oblast in the southwest corner of the country.
Zelenska, the wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has been in hiding along with their children since the beginning of the war.
This was the first time since the war began that Zelenska had emerged in public.
Biden and Zelenska met at a school that has been converted into a shelter for internally displaced Ukrainians.
Zelenska stepped out of a black SUV guarded by a Ukrainian soldier. Biden handed her flowers, and the two hugged.
They then met in a small side room behind closed doors for more than an hour.
When traveling press were briefly brought in, Biden said, "I wanted to come on Mother's Day. We thought it was important to show the Ukrainian people that this war has to stop, and this war has been brutal. And the people of the U.S. stand with the people of Ukraine."
"We feel it," Zelenska responded.
"First of all, I would like to thank you for a very courageous act," Zelenska continued. "Because we understand what it takes for the U.S. first lady to come here during a war when the military actions are taking place every day, where the air sirens are happening every day even today."
"We all feel your support, and we all feel the leadership of the U.S. president, but we would like to note that the Mother's Day is a very symbolic day for us because we also feel your love and support during such an important day."
Biden had previously exchanged correspondence with Zelenska, according to U.S. officials.
The first lady's visit to Ukraine was not announced ahead of time, and was not on Biden's public schedule. Biden's motorcade was pared down for the drive into Ukraine, and several staffers (and some traveling reporters) stayed behind in Slovakia.
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The Church of England has apologized for the anti-Jewish laws that the Catholic Church in England passed 800 years ago.
The event marks the anniversary of the 1222 Synod of Oxford, which culminated in the expulsion of England’s Jews 68 years later, followed by similar repercussions across Europe.
The event was attended by civic dignitaries and faith leaders, including Chief Britain’s Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and representatives of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
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This anniversary, arranged in association with the Oxford Jewish Congregation, offers a symbolic opportunity to apologize for these actions. It also recognizes the positive re-framing of Jewish-Christian relations since the publication of Nostra Aetate (‘In Our Time’), a report of the Second Vatican Council in 1965 which states: ‘This Synod… deplores and condemns hatred and persecutions of Jews, whether they arose in former or in our own days’.
This understanding was reinforced by Welby’s call, in the 2019 Church of England report, God’s Unfailing Word, that :”only by looking back and recognizing our failures as Christians can we begin to move forward with authenticity.”
Mirvis, in his afterword to this report, emphasized that profound friendship must be accompanied by honesty so that together we may be a blessing to the world.
A press release by the Diocese of Oxford said that “Our intention is for this commemoration to be a strong signal of such rich potential, reflected in the depth of interfaith encounter and service that increasingly exists in Oxford and across our society.”
In a tweet on Sunday, Archbishop Welby stated that “Today’s service at Oxford Cathedral is an opportunity to remember, repent and rebuild. Let us pray it inspires Christians today to reject contemporary forms of anti-Judaism and antisemitism and to appreciate and receive the gift of our Jewish neighbors.”
In an interview with The Telegraph, the Bishop of Oxford said on Saturday that he was “disturbed” by antisemitism that “grew” under Jeremy Corbyn as former chairman of the Labor Party. | https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-706143 | 2022-05-08T14:54:01Z | https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-706143 | false | 1 |
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← Sitting still…thinking out and aloud on spiritual friendship..be sure it be true\n20+…the next best years???…23rd Sunday through Advent in St Minians’.. →\nO Antiphons and our year…the 14 Nite before Bethulie HAVANA – Crews worked through a second night searching for victims of a hotel explosion that killed at least 27 people in Cuba’s capital and left more than a dozen missing amid the rubble.
The Hotel Saratoga, a luxury 96-room hotel in Old Havana, was finishing renovations when an apparent gas leak produced a massive explosion on Friday.
Just steps from Cuba’s capitol, the Saratoga’s façade was sheared off, burying workers inside and apparently passersby outside under concrete and twisted metal. The explosion came in the late morning when the streets and plaza in front of the stately hotel would have been full of pedestrians.
On Saturday evening, Dr. Julio Guerra Izquierdo, chief of hospital services at the Ministry of Health, raised the death toll to 27 with 81 people injured. The dead included four children and a pregnant woman. Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez said via Twitter that a Spanish tourist was among the dead and that another Spaniard was seriously injured.
Some 37 people remained hospitalized, according to the Health Ministry.
Earlier Saturday afternoon, a representative of Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA, which owns the hotel, said 13 of its workers remained missing. Gov. Reinaldo García Zapata said Saturday evening that 19 families had reported loved ones missing and that rescue efforts would continue.
At least one survivor was found early Saturday in the shattered ruins.
Authorities said the cause of the explosion was still under investigation, but believed it to have been caused by a gas leak. A large crane hoisted a charred gas tanker out of the rubble Saturday.
The explosion is another blow to the country’s crucial tourism industry.
Crews busily worked to clean up the surrounding streets and by late Saturday, substantial pedestrian traffic had resumed. Some nearby buildings were also heavily damaged by the explosion that blew out windows and rattled walls.
Even before the coronavirus pandemic kept tourists away from Cuba, the country was struggling with tightened sanctions imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump and kept in place the Biden administration. Those limited visits by U.S. tourists to the islands and restricted remittances from Cubans in the U.S. to their families in Cuba.
Tourism had started to revive somewhat early this year, but the war in Ukraine deflated a boom of Russian visitors, who accounted for almost a third of the tourists arriving in Cuba last year.
Attention began to shift to an official visit by Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who arrived in the capital Saturday night. López Obrador was wrapping up a five-country tour that began in Central America.
Cuba President Miguel Díaz-Canel visited Mexico during its independence day celebrations last year. López Obrador has recently spoken out against the apparent U.S. government intention of excluding Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the Summit of the Americas it will host in Los Angeles in June. | https://www.wsls.com/news/2022/05/08/crews-work-through-2nd-night-after-cuba-hotel-blast-kills-27/ | 2022-05-08T15:15:57Z | https://www.wsls.com/news/2022/05/08/crews-work-through-2nd-night-after-cuba-hotel-blast-kills-27/ | false | 18 |
Comment: Romelu Lukaku's Chelsea Brace Vs Wolves Perfect Confidence Booster Ahead of FA Cup Final
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku registered both of his side's goals in their 2-2 draw with Wolves on Saturday afternoon, providing him with just the confidence booster he needed.
This boost comes seven days prior to their FA Cup final clash with Liverpool next weekend as they look to get revenge on Jurgen Klopp's men for their Carabao Cup final woes back in February.
This time, with his third domestic cup final in just over a year, Thomas Tuchel will be desperate to get his hands on some more silverware.
Chelsea's recent record resembles more of a mid-table side's run, having lost to Arsenal, Everton and Brentford in April and May.
As such, their confidence going into this upcoming tie with Liverpool will not be at its highest.
One note of positivity that Tuchel's men should take from their recent results however, is the notable return of Romelu Lukaku.
Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Wolves marked the Belgian striker's second start in the league since February as well as his first Premier League goal of 2022.
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Despite remaining quiet for much of the first half, Lukaku came to life in the second half, winning himself a penalty which he calmly slotted past Jose Sa.
Two minutes later, he latched on to Christian Pulisic's pass to rifle the ball past Sa into the bottom corner from outside the box.
While a number of disappointing stats have characterised Lukaku's season at Stamford Bridge so far, their clash against Wolves was anything but.
Against Bruno Lage's men, the Belgian talisman registered his side's most number of touches in the opposition box with a total of 10, he registered four shots, three of which were on target and he finished the game with 85% pass accuracy.
In recent weeks, Lukaku has been shafted from a first place spot with the Blues with Tuchel settling on a regular front three of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and Timo Werner.
As a result, Lukaku's only performances in recent weeks have come off the substitute bench and he has struggled to have much of an impact.
During his dry spell that had seen him register no league goals in 2022 until Saturday, ESPN reported that Tuchel believed his club are a 'more potent force' without their Belgian striker in the squad.
Lukaku remains, however, his side's top scorer, having netted 14 goals in a total of 41 appearances - a disappointing drop from his 30 goals in 44 games with Inter Milan last season.
With his confidence at rock bottom, a strong performance against Wolves that saw him grab the headlines may have been the boost he needed, which could provide Chelsea with some much-needed momentum as they head towards their FA Cup final tie this coming weekend.
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Morbi, May 8 (PTI) Five persons, including four members of a family, were killed on Sunday and at least 10 others injured in a collision between a car and a mini truck on a national highway near Malia in Gujarat's Morbi district, police said.
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The incident occurred after a car suffered a tyre burst, brushed past another car, and hit a mini truck on the Morbi-Malia national highway.
The car was returning to Morbi after visiting a temple at Samakhiali in the Kutch district, a police official said, adding that four of the five deceased were travelling in this car.
They included an elderly couple, their daughter and a grandson.
Another deceased who was killed in the accident was a man traveling in the mini truck along with others who were returning after visiting the Statue of Unity in the Narmada district, the official said.
All the ten injured were travelling in the mini truck.
All the deceased and injured persons were rushed to the civil hospital in Morbi, the police official said.
Gujarat minister Brijesh Merja visited the injured persons in the hospital.
He said Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has expressed condolence and announced Rs 4 lakh as compensation to the deceased, and Rs 50,000 to the injured.
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McKesson (NYSE:MCK – Get Rating) updated its FY22 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $22.90 to $23.60 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $23.90.
Several research firms have issued reports on MCK. Mizuho increased their price objective on McKesson from $250.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a neutral rating in a research note on Monday, February 7th. Cowen increased their target price on McKesson from $325.00 to $361.00 and gave the stock an outperform rating in a report on Monday, April 18th. Credit Suisse Group assumed coverage on McKesson in a report on Friday, April 1st. They set an outperform rating and a $333.00 target price on the stock. Cowen increased their target price on McKesson from $325.00 to $361.00 in a report on Monday, April 18th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut McKesson from a buy rating to a hold rating and increased their target price for the stock from $262.00 to $270.00 in a report on Friday, February 4th. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of Buy and a consensus target price of $307.15.
Shares of NYSE MCK traded up $18.76 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $333.99. 2,304,341 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,027,680. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $305.80 and its 200-day simple moving average is $263.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $50.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 46.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 0.67. McKesson has a twelve month low of $184.43 and a twelve month high of $335.60.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 1st will be issued a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.56%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 31st. McKesson’s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.07%.
In related news, CEO Brian S. Tyler sold 5,438 shares of McKesson stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $323.25, for a total transaction of $1,757,833.50. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Tracy Faber sold 2,034 shares of McKesson stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $265.23, for a total transaction of $539,477.82. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders sold 16,208 shares of company stock worth $5,059,966. Insiders own 0.28% of the company’s stock.
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of McKesson by 341.4% during the fourth quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 6,652 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,654,000 after buying an additional 5,145 shares during the period. Toroso Investments LLC raised its position in shares of McKesson by 168.6% during the fourth quarter. Toroso Investments LLC now owns 5,797 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,441,000 after purchasing an additional 3,639 shares during the period. Center for Financial Planning Inc. grew its holdings in shares of McKesson by 4.9% during the third quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 4,777 shares of the company’s stock valued at $952,000 after buying an additional 222 shares during the last quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in McKesson by 110.0% during the 4th quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,995 shares of the company’s stock valued at $744,000 after purchasing an additional 1,569 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Synovus Financial Corp lifted its stake in McKesson by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Synovus Financial Corp now owns 2,107 shares of the company’s stock valued at $524,000 after acquiring an additional 77 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.45% of the company’s stock.
McKesson Company Profile (Get Rating)
McKesson Corporation provides healthcare supply chain management, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: U.S. Pharmaceutical, International, Medical-Surgical Solutions, and Prescription Technology Solutions (RxTS).
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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri gave a valuable piece of advice to young speedster Umran Malik who grabbed the limelight in the ongoing season for breaching the 150 kph mark at regular intervals. Umran impressed many with his raw pacer as several former cricketers and critics have backed him to make his India debut soon.
Shastri said that Umran will soon play for India but he has to make sure about hitting the 156-157 kph in the right area as it might backfire also for him.
“He will play for India very soon but if you don’t get it right that 156 will go for 256 off the bat. And that is exactly what is happening. The pace is good, but you got to get it in your mind that you have to out it in the right areas. Otherwise, just hold yourself back and use that space sparingly to surprise the batter. Those kind of thoughts should go to your mind," Shastri said on Star Sports.
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Umran bowled a 157 kph delivery in the match against Delhi Capitals which is the fastest ball by an Indian in the tournament history. The Jammu and Kashmir pacer got a chance to showcase his talent in IPL last year when T Natarajan was ruled out of the season after getting tested COVID positive. Malik, who was a net bowler for SRH at that time, replaced the left-arm seamer in the squad. The pace sensation straightaway made an impact with his fiery deliveries against Kolkata Knight Riders on debut.
He impressed the SRH management during a short stint in his debut season and they retained him before IPL 2022 auction ahead of some star players.
Shastri feels that bowling 157 kph doesn’t matter much in the T20 format if the bowler didn’t bowl it in the right direction.
“If you don’t get it right, you are going to fetch and fetch big time. It goes off the bat at 250 to 300 speed! The pitches will slow up as the tournament progresses and it has become more batting friendly now so has got to get it right. I’m seeing the media and everywhere it say 156, 157 - it doesn’t matter in this format. You have to get it in the right areas and he has it. If he attacks the stumps he will be far more consistent. 156, 157 - very good - but channelise it in the right direction," he said.
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We found out Saturday that Tanner Houck was moved to the Red Sox bullpen with the intent of being a long man in relief.
But as it turns out, the right-hander will start for Boston on Sunday when the club wraps up its three-game series with the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park.
Houck will toe the rubber in place of Michael Wacha, who was scratched from his scheduled start. The White Sox-Red Sox series finale will mark the 25-year-old’s first start since April 21.
Bobby Dalbec and Christian Arroyo both are set to return to Boston’s starting lineup. Dalbec will play first base and bat eighth, while Arroyo will man right field and bat ninth. Kiké Hernández, meanwhile, will bat leadoff for the Red Sox for the first time since April 25.
Here are the full lineups for Sunday’s White Sox-Red Sox game:
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Kiké Hernández, CF
Trevor Story, 2B
Rafael Devers, 3B
Xander Bogaerts, SS
J.D. Martinez, DH
Christian Vázquez, C
Alex Verdugo, LF
Bobby Dalbec, 1B
Christian Arroyo, RF
Tanner Houck, RHP (2-2, 5.14 ERA)
WHITE SOX (13-13)
Leury García, RF
Luis Robert, CF
José Abreu, DH
Yasmani Grandal, 1B
Gavin Sheets, LF
Jake Burger, 3B
Reese McGuire, C
Josh Harrison 2B
Danny Mendick, SS
Dallas Keuchel, LHP (1-3, 8.40 ERA) | https://nesn.com/2022/05/red-sox-vs-white-sox-lineups-tanner-houck-starts-in-series-finale/ | 2022-05-08T15:31:03Z | https://nesn.com/2022/05/red-sox-vs-white-sox-lineups-tanner-houck-starts-in-series-finale/ | false | 1 |
Nicholas Reinhard named head coach for Dakota Wesleyan women’s soccer
MITCHELL – Dakota Wesleyan University Athletics and Athletic Director Jon Hart today announced Nicolas Reinhard as the next head women’s soccer coach. Reinhard will be the fourth head women’s soccer coach since the program began in 2005. Reinhard, a native of Germany, has spent the previous...
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Whether a transgender girl rugby player should be allowed to continue to play is uncharted territory for the Guam Department of Education.
“This is an emerging issue, it’s a complex issue. Many sports associations and states and school districts are dealing with it currently and it's not decided one way or another. But again the issue is here on Guam and we have to face it,” said GDOE Superintendent Jon Fernandez.
For an hour and a half, GDOE and the Guam Board of Education discussed the controversial issue and although the board did not take a position on the matter, it indicated that legal representation has been sought.
The GEB Safe and Healthy Schools committee addressed the concerns Wednesday during a work session following publicity over the matter after the superintendent issued his determination.
GEB committee chairwoman Maria Gutierrez made it clear from the start that no deliberations would be made, while she cautioned education officials about their impending input.
“The conduct of this work session as board members, I caution you that we are not going to deliberate or offer your opinion on what side you are taking. This is a work session I want to make that clear,” Gutierrez said. “We are not here to discuss your opinion.”
Because the issue is sensitive, GEB Chairman Mark Mendiola contacted the attorney general’s office for additional services.
“I requested the AG to add conflict counsel, in the event we have a disagreement with the superintendent on a position or items that we will discuss. This was mentioned to us at a previous board that if there’s an issue that arises out of conflict that the AG would represent the board. I penned a letter to him exercising that request,” Mendiola said.
A response form the AG has yet to be received. Although Fernandez noted that his determination was based on legal counsel’s advice, he indicated having the additional input is a proactive measure.
“Because I rely on legal counsel’s advice and guidance on my determination on this issue, and if the board is not satisfied with the guidance and action taken and is seeking affirmation of that legal advice, the recommendation of course, is to go to the attorney general for review,” Fernandez said.
Independent review
The review would be independent and separate from GDOE’s legal counsel.
“I am trying to make sure that we have the top cover for the board in the sense that if we have a disagreement with certain positions that were stated out in public as contrary to the superintendent's position. I want to make sure that everyone on this board is afforded its legal guidance … it’s as simple as that,” Mendiola said.
The addition is also “about meeting legal muster,” according to Fernandez.
“You’re probably going want to have that legal affirmation that your action is proper,” he said. “I think what this is doing is being proactive so that in the event there’s any disagreement especially on legal grounds there is a mechanism to resolve that legal difference, looking to the AG to make that decision.”
Under local law, according to Gutierrez, the board “has no authority to establish interscholastic policy,” noting the superintendent has issued an “operational” decision.
At the time the board directed the superintendent to establish the bylaws and constitution that was adopted and approved, Nov. 13, 2019.
“Every board member that was sitting was given a copy of the bylaws and constitution to review if they have any input. Therefore, if the board wants to establish policy that’s not the discussion today,” Gutierrez said. “The discussion is we want to hear from Fernandez. He issued his statement out based on that. We are not questioning his authority because this is a work session.”
Fernandez used his time before the committee to clarify the matter for the board, to allow the board to determine how they’d like to proceed on the issue.
Prior to the start of this year’s season there were no policies or rules governing transgender participation in interscholastic rugby.
“In our bylaws when it comes to rugby we do require that the rugby union submit its rules for the season prior to the commencement of the first game. The first matches were held on April 9, this year,” Fernandez said. “We did subsequently receive a memo from Guam Rugby referencing the World Rugby guidelines but that came after the start of the season so that presents a separate challenge.”
Without guidelines in place, Fernandez took action based on his presiding authority over the Interscholastic Sports Association in addressing the question.
“While this question does involve policies in general, there were no policies in place at the time. The question was based on what we did have. Did the bylaws prohibit or allow transgender participation in rugby, specifically transgender female participation in girl’s rugby? And that was the question I had to decide in order to take action in the midst of an ongoing season,” Fernandez said.
Title IX
Fernandez stressed that the public school system must look to develop an approach that is fair, equitable and appropriate for the situation.
“There is work ahead to do but in this case I was dealing with an ongoing season.” Fernandez said,” In making my determination I did note that as a federally funded entity, we have a responsibility to provide protections against discrimination under Title IX, which is a federal civil rights law that applies to activities that are sponsored by educational institutions such as GDOE,” Fernandez said.
Title IX encompasses existing regulations and subsequent guidance due to the change in presidential administrations.
“Early in 2021, President Biden issued two executive orders extending Title IX protections to include gender identity. Of course as the agencies that are affected are developing rules which are expected shortly,” Fernandez said.
Fernandez’s determination to allow the transgender player to participate was based on that guidance.
“We noted and communicated to Guam Rugby that they did not submit any rules pertaining to transgender participation nor were there any in the ISA guidelines. In light of our interpretation of Title IX we did not see any reason to prohibit and exclude a transgender female from participating in girls rugby,” Fernandez said.
However, his determination in this specific case is not to be a policy governing all future sports or incidents moving forward.
“It's really being done on a case-by-case basis, with regard to this particular season and situation. I know there are a couple of arguments out there that merit consideration,” Fernandez said.
Concerns addressed
One concern being the competitive advantage for Guam High School, the team the transgender player is on.
“Based on our review I believe Guam High has lost two of its three competitions. There wasn’t any clear basis or argument for competitive advantage coming from those weekend matches,” Fernandez said.
Another concern raised was the safety of the players.
“Tiyan High School did raise the concerns about three athletes injured by the transgender female in the first weekend of competition. Upon looking at these matters and speaking to the high school administrator for Guam Rugby, Paul Claros, there wasn’t any indication that these injuries were anywhere beyond what would normally occur in a rugby match,” Fernandez said.
He noted that subsequent matches that did not involve the transgender player also resulted in injuries.
“I am aware of students who have received broken ankles, broken collar bones as a result of rugby competition. This certainly wasn’t the case for the three injured athletes. Based on the evidence on hand we were not able to determine whether there is an immediate safety concern,” Fernandez said.
Fernandez said he met with Guam Rugby officials who determined that they would follow the World Rugby regulations which bans transgender participation.
“Our response to them was that they are required as our vendor to abide by our directive and follow that directive in operating our rugby league,” Fernandez said. “We are looking into this weekend’s matches; we haven’t received a definitive response yet but we understand that the athlete in question did not participate in their match.”
Fernandez said they are working to determine if the athlete’s nonparticipation was a result of an action by the Guam Rugby Union.
“Upon review of that matter we will determine if any further action by the department is needed relative to the girls rugby league. In taking action in this matter I did consult with legal counsel to work through the legal issues involved,” Fernandez said. | https://www.postguam.com/news/local/conflict-counsel-services-sought-in-case-of-disagreement-over-transgender-athlete/article_d80976a2-cb82-11ec-8cf7-db69abd60ed6.html | 2022-05-08T15:38:18Z | https://www.postguam.com/news/local/conflict-counsel-services-sought-in-case-of-disagreement-over-transgender-athlete/article_d80976a2-cb82-11ec-8cf7-db69abd60ed6.html | true | 1 |
The To-Do List: Barks, blues, canoes and barbecues
Welcome back to The To-Do List, where Daily Memphian staffers suggest their favorite events and activities for the coming week. Want more ideas? Check out The Daily Memphian’s event calendar, and feel free to submit your own events there as well.
This week, Ballet Memphis presents a collaborative performance, Crosstown High students present both a music festival and a chalk fest, and a local fashion designer offers a watercolor class for Mother’s Day.
“Orchestra Unplugged: Considering Matthew Shepard” at the Orpheum Theatre and First Baptist Church, Thursday-Saturday:
Composer Craig Hella Johnson wrote this three-part oratorio to commemorate Matthew Shepard, the 21-year-old gay University of Wyoming student who was murdered in a hate crime in October 1998. “Considering Matthew Shepard” combines music with poetry by Hildegard of Bingen and Rumi, passages from Shepard’s journal, and writings from his parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will perform the work on Thursday, May 5, and Friday, May 6, (at 7:30 p.m. both days) at the Halloran Centre Downtown as part of their “Orchestra Unplugged” series. On Saturday, May 7, the MSO will perform the piece in a free show at First Baptist Church of Memphis (200 E. Pkwy. N.) to benefit the OUTMemphis Metamorphosis Project, a nationally recognized program for LGBTQ youth who are facing homelessness and instability. Donations for the Metamorphosis Project will be accepted at that event. Tickets for the Halloran Centre performance are $37.50. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips
“Collaborations” at Ballet Memphis, Friday-Sunday:
This joint production between the upper-level Ballet Memphis school and Stax Music Academy students premieres Friday in Ballet Memphis’ Fly Studio. The one-hour show includes new works and serves as a goodbye to three Youth Ballet Memphis seniors. 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. $12. 2144 Madison Ave. Click here for more information . — Elle Perry
MVP Fest at Society Skatepark and the Hi-Tone, Friday-Saturday:
Crosstown High senior Joseph Baker organized MVP Fest (short for Memphis Venue Provision Festival) alongside several classmates as part of a school project. The music festival, which benefits the National Independent Venue Association, starts on Friday, May 6, at Society Skatepark (583 Scott St.) with music by Joybomb, Killbosby, Pan de Muerto and others. On Saturday, May 7, at 7 p.m., the fest moves to the Hi-Tone (282 N. Cleveland St.) and features local ’90s punk band Pezz, as well as Baker’s own band, Lavendear. $10 each day. Read more about the festival here. — Phillips
International Blues Challenge on Beale Street, Friday-Monday:
Memphis may be the home of the blues, but there are great blues bands all over the world. And they’re coming to Memphis this week to compete in the annual International Blues Challenge. Every year, blues musicians descend on Memphis to play bars and clubs up and down Beale Street in this competition. While the final-round performances are the main event, the Blues Challenge also includes seminars, master classes, film screenings, networking events and more. Times and locations vary. Weekend passes are $100 and can be purchased at IBC Headquarters at 152 Beale St. (no online sales). Nightly wristbands are $10-$15 and will be sold at participating Beale Street clubs. See the full schedule here. — Phillips
“Canoes and Cocktails” at Shelby Farms Park, Friday:
There are few experiences in life better than boating and drinking. Every Friday from May through September at Shelby Farms Park, you can experience both at “Canoes and Cocktails” event (but not at the same time; for obvious safety reasons, the drinking happens after the canoeing). This guided evening paddle on Hyde Lake promises sunset views paired with Old Dominick’s specialty cocktails, wine, beer and snacks from Corky’s. The paddle session lasts about 45 minutes, but there are yard games and firepits to keep you entertained well into the evening. Guests are encouraged to bring their own picnic blankets and chairs. 6:30 to 9 p.m. (Times change weekly to adjust for sunset, so be sure to check their website for future event times). Tickets range from $35-$80. 6903 Great View Drive North. Click here for more information. — Phillips
“Alice’s Adventures at the Garden” at Memphis Botanic Garden, opening Friday:
Get ready to fall down the rabbit hole at Memphis Botanic Garden this weekend as they open “Alice’s Adventures at the Garden,” an Alice in Wonderland-inspired exhibition of floral sculptures. The first full exhibit there since 2019, “Alice’s Adventures” features a 20-foot-tall Red Queen, a rotating Alice centerpiece and rabbit sculptures created by both local and international artists. Throughout the exhibition, the garden will host Wonderland-themed literacy programs and more. The exhibition opens on May 6 for Memphis Botanic Garden members and May 8 for the general public and runs through October 2022. Hours vary. Cost is included in garden admission. 750 Cherry Rd. Read more about the exhibition here. — Phillips
Puppypalooza at Crosstown Concourse, Saturday:
Crosstown Concourse may be the most dog-friendly building in the city. Not only are leashed pups always allowed inside, Concourse also hosts an annual (or at least it was supposed to be, before the pandemic canceled it for 2020 and 2021) festival for dogs. This free event on the Concourse plaza features a doggie costume contest (seriously, is there anything cuter?), a blessing of the animals provided by Church Health, dog portraits, dog storytime, a DJ and — get this — a drag performance by Moth Moth Moth. Plus, Crosstown’s Dawg Team Apparel will be there selling merch, and Brewbakers Barkery will be on-site with snacks (for dogs, that is). Don’t have a dog? No worries. Local rescue groups will be on-hand for adoptions. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 1350 Concourse Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips
Rozelle-Annesdale Chalk Fest at Rozelle-Annesdale Park, Saturday:
Crosstown High School students are throwing this community block party, which will feature chalk art, as well as food, music and games. Free. Noon to 3 p.m. Rozelle Street at Nelson Avenue. — Perry
Kris Keys’ Mother’s Day event at Black Seeds Urban Farms on Saturday:
Not sure what to do for Mother’s Day? How about an art workshop? Or maybe a lesson on botany? Or a tea tasting? Local fashion designer Kris Keys will host a Mother’s Day event that includes all of those things at Black Seeds Urban Farms on Saturday. Painting supplies are included with registration. Guests will taste teas from Mid-South Coffee & Tea Co. and learn about local botany and herbal medicine. Noon. $75. 580 N. Fourth St. Read more about the event here. — Phillips
Fair on the Square, Saturday-Sunday:
Fair on the Square is returning to Collierville after a two-year hiatus. This event has been held annually (except not during the worst parts of pandemic) since 1976 as a way to raise money for the town’s grants. There will be live entertainment and activities for children, plus local artists will sell crafts ranging from pottery and ceramics to clothing and handmade jewelry. 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday. Noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Free. 96 N Center St. in Collierville. — Abigail Warren
World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, at Liberty Park, Wednesday through Saturday:
During this annual four-day Memphis in May International Festival competition, barbecue teams from all over the globe compete for the World Champion title and a share of more than $140,000 in prize money. Categories include ribs, shoulder, whole hog, hot wings, sauce and “anything but pork,” which should be self-explanatory. The festival returns to its usual home, Tom Lee Park, next year. Doors open at 5 p.m. daily. $13 (general admission) to $495 (VIP). 333 S. Hollywood St. Click here for more information . — Perry | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2593338508358/the-to-do-list-barks-blues-canoes-and-barbecues | 2022-05-08T15:39:16Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2593338508358/the-to-do-list-barks-blues-canoes-and-barbecues | false | 1 |
Toro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-2 loss to Tampa Bay.
Toro was unsuccessful in his first three at-bats but took reliever Ralph Garza deep to right in the ninth inning for his first extra-base hit since a home run on April 27th. The 25-year-old had been hitless in his last 13 at-bats prior to the long ball and is slashing a low .151/.221/.302 through 25 games. | https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-abraham-toro-mashes-third-homer/ | 2022-05-08T15:40:46Z | https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-abraham-toro-mashes-third-homer/ | true | null |
MASON HOLGATE fired resurgent Everton out of the Premier League relegation zone with the winning goal in a 2-1 victory at Leicester.
The defender’s header secured back-to-back league wins for just the second time this season as the Toffees moved above Leeds, who were beaten at Arsenal on Sunday, and Burnley.
Vitalii Mykolenko’s stunning opener was cancelled out by Patson Daka – following comical Everton defending – but the Toffees recovered to give themselves a huge lifeline.
It was just their second away win in the Premier League this season and first since August.
Trailing Burnley by five points before beating Chelsea last week, the Toffees are now a point above the bottom three after the Clarets lost to Aston Villa and Leeds’ 2-1 defeat to the Gunners.
Everton also still have a game in hand and it represents a dramatic turnaround but they needed three fine second-half saves from Jordan Pickford to earn the points.
Leicester – who lost their Europa Conference League semi-final second leg 1-0 to Roma to bow out 2-1 on aggregate on Thursday – remain 14th.
The Foxes’ season has unravelled having been three points off the top seven at the start of the year with boss Brendan Rodgers ready to revamp his squad in the summer.
Everton, unchanged from their vital win over Chelsea, would have surely been buoyed to see Jamie Vardy only among the substitutes but they needed Yerry Mina to bail them out after three minutes.
The Toffees lost the ball in midfield and Kelechi Iheanacho darted towards goal, he slipped in Daka to beat Pickford but not the sliding Mina who diverted the goalbound shot behind.
But, despite Leicester’s start, it was Everton who grabbed the lead after just six minutes.
The Foxes were slow to react from a throw-in which allowed Alex Iwobi to cross for Mykolenko and he crashed a brilliant volley into the bottom corner from the edge of the area.
Mina’s afternoon then quickly got worse as he soon played his own calamitous part in Leicester’s 11th-minute leveller.
He and Seamus Coleman – neither under pressure – went for the same header 25 yards out only to collide and crumple into a heap.
Daka seized on the gift and ran through to easily beat Pickford for his first goal since February.
It was all Everton’s own making but came just seconds after Kasper Schmeichel had turned a close-range Abdoulaye Doucoure effort onto the post to stop the visitors doubling their lead.
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Become a MemberMina was forced off injured to complete his misery but Everton regained their composure to retake the lead after half an hour.
Again it was Leicester’s Achilles heel, a set-piece, which provided the chance with Demarai Gray swinging in a right-wing corner.
Schmeichel parried Richarlison’s header but the Foxes failed to track Holgate as he was quickest to react to nod in from close range.
It was the 56th league goal the hosts have conceded this season with 18 now coming from set-pieces.
Improvement was needed and Pickford turned Nampalys Mendy’s drive wide just after the hour before Vardy replaced the midfielder with the Foxes desperately seeking inspiration.
The hosts had hardly cranked up the pressure but England’s number one Pickford produced an excellent reaction stop to keep Harvey Barnes out after 68 minutes.
That did spark Leicester into life and Pickford continued his own personal battle with Barnes by pushing his low effort behind with 19 minutes left.
Barnes glanced a header wide as the hosts edged closer to a leveller which never came as Everton celebrated a huge step towards survival. | https://www.the42.ie/everton-pick-up-huge-win-to-boost-survival-hopes-5758185-May2022/ | 2022-05-08T15:51:23Z | https://www.the42.ie/everton-pick-up-huge-win-to-boost-survival-hopes-5758185-May2022/ | true | 14 |
First of its kind: Dow High club earns conservation award
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The Dow High GO GREEN Club was recently awarded the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Award for the club’s outstanding efforts in the...
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Renton-based Boon Boona Coffee founder named PNW small business person of the year
RENTON, Wash. — Boon Boona Coffee founder Efrem Fesaha continues to collect hardwood for his small business during National Small Business Week. Fesaha won the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Washington Small Business Person of the Year award for...
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CORBIN — While it sounds like the last thing you should do, exercise may provide relief for knee pain.
“In most cases, a combination of strengthening and stretching exercises can help relieve pain by helping to improve how the joint moves and functions,” said Ryan Tolliver, PT, with Baptist Health Rehabilitation
The knee is the largest joint in the body and one that gets heavy use every day. Strengthening the muscles around your knees helps you move effectively, minimize knee pain that can be worsened by improper knee function, and prevent injuries. “Not only is knee pain caused by structures associated with the knee, but it may also be caused by the joint impairments above and below the knee, such as weak hip muscles. Stretching and strengthening exercises can help with joint pain,” Tolliver added.
There are several exercises you can do at home to support your knees. Seven of the most helpful are described below.
1. Seated knee extensions
This exercise targets your quadriceps (top of thigh) muscles.
- Sit on a sturdy table or desk where your legs hang freely and can extend out in front of you.
Extend your leg, raising your foot until your leg is straight.
- Hold for 3-5 seconds.
- Slowly lower your leg and return to the starting position.
- Repeat 10 times with one leg, then do the same with the other leg.
2. Bridges
This exercise targets the gluteal muscles (buttocks).
- Begin lying on your back with your knees bent and feet hip width apart.
- Squeeze your stomach and buttock muscles and lift your bottom up into a bridge position. Return to the starting position and repeat.
- Keep your stomach and buttock muscles active and do not arch your back during the exercise.
- Repeat 10 times
3. Clamshells
This exercise targets the hip abductors (muscles on the side of hips).
- Begin lying on your side with your hips bent at a 45 degree angle and your knees bent at a 90 degree angle.
- Lift your knee toward the ceiling, while keeping your foot down and hip in a neutral position. Lower your leg down to the starting position and repeat.
- Repeat exercises 10 times then roll over the other side and repeat 10 times.
4. Standing hamstring curls
This exercise engages your hamstrings (back of thigh) and gluteal (buttock) muscles.
- Stand with your knees 1–2 inches apart. Steady yourself with a hand on a chair, countertop, or wall.
- Slowly bend your knee, raising your foot behind you while keeping the thigh perpendicular to the ground. Stop when your thigh and lower leg create a 90-degree angle. Keep your straight leg slightly bent rather than locked.
- Hold for 5 seconds and then slowly return to the starting position.
- Do this a total of 10 times on one leg and then repeat with the other leg.
5. Standing step-ups
This exercise strengthens your quadriceps, hip flexors, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.
- Use a sturdy exercise platform that’s no taller than 6 inches.
- Place a foot on the platform and step up, then bring the other foot up onto the platform.
- Hold this position, for up to 5 seconds.
- Return the foot slowly to the floor followed by the other foot.
- Repeat 10 times and then switch sides and do 10 repetitions.
6. Standing hip abduction
This exercise strengthens the hip abductors (muscles on the side of hips) .
- Begin in a standing upright position holding onto the counter for support.
- Lift your leg out to your side, then return to the starting position and repeat
- Make sure to keep leg straight and do not bend or rotate your trunk during the exercise.
- Do this for a total of 10 reps and then switch sides and do 10 reps.
7. Standing hip extension
This exercises strengthens the hip extensors (buttocks).
- Begin in a standing upright position in front of a counter or stable surface for support.
- Tighten your buttock muscles and slowly lift your leg backward while keeping the knee straight. Return to the starting position and repeat.
- Keep your shoulders and hips facing forward during the exercise and do not bend forward at your hips.
- Do this for a total of 10 reps and then switch sides and do 10 reps.
In some cases, exercise is not appropriate for knee pain. See your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Pain that is not improving
- Pain that intensifies with activity
- Pain that wakes you up in the middle of the night
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The former lawyer for Casey White, who pulled off a spectacular escape with his jailer Vicky White from the Lauderdale County Jail in Alabama last week, is concerned about his one-time client’s state of mind.
Dale Bryant, who was White’s public defender in his appeal against 2019 convictions for a slew of violent crimes, told local news outlets that in his mind White could be drawn into a firefight with police if he is not on his meds. “When Casey is on his medication and in jail in a structured environment, Casey’s an alright guy,’’ Bryant told AL.com without disclosing his mental illness diagnosis. “You’d never know he was a danger because he’s medicated and in a structured environment.”
When he is not—as was apparently the case when he tried to kill an ex-girlfriend, took three people hostage, and fatally shot a dog—anything could happen. “When he’s off his medication, he usually self-medicates through drugs, usually methamphetamine, and that’s when things become a problem,’’ Bryant said. “Because even if you don’t have a mental illness and you’re on methamphetamine, you become paranoid, irrational, impulsive, and if you take someone with mental illness, it just exacerbates that.”
Bryant said that Casey—who authorities have said has white-supremacist tattoos—previously expressed little will to live.
“Casey wanted to die,” Bryant said, referring to his 2015 crime spree. “He was trying to get the officers to shoot him, and that is kind of my fear, how this situation is going to end. Except for this time, I’m afraid that Casey may try to shoot them to try and get them to shoot him. I want to say in his interview after his arrest and in my conversations with him, he wanted to die that day.”
White disappeared with Vicky White (no relation) under the guise of a mental-health evaluation on April 29. Ms. White was then spotted at a Quality Inn motel not far from where she ditched her patrol car at a shopping mall in Florence, Alabama. Mr. White—who would be hard to not notice at 6 foot 9 inches and 330 pounds—was not seen on the video surveillance, but is presumed to be with her.
The local sheriff described the relationship between the two as a “jailhouse romance” that began with chats through the bars and progressed to the jailer making sure the inmate had extra food on his tray. It is unclear to what extent the two had romantic interludes in the jail, though the local sheriff said their relationship was “not physical.”
White was incarcerated facing charges that he fatally stabbed a 58-year-old woman named Connie Ridgeway during the crime spree that Bryant defended him for—and for which he was already sentenced to 75 years in the state penitentiary.
His jailer had previously not had any run-ins with law enforcement before allegedly breaking with protocol to help her jailhouse boyfriend escape after a 17-year stint at the Alabama jail. The caper occurred on the day she planned her retirement, and would have presumably coincided with the last day she had access to prisoners or the cell keys.
It is suspected that she masterminded the escape and handled the logistical details, which included selling her house for $90,000 and buying an AR-15 assault rifle and a shotgun, according to Lauderdale police. “Casey’s not a planner. He’s more an impulsive kind of guy,” Bryant told several local news outlets. “You can even look at all of his prior criminal acts—none of those were planned. They were all spur of the moment. He’s just reacting to things. The planning of this escape was far too thorough and too far-thinking, and that is not Casey’s MO.”
U.S. Marshals have offered $15,000 for any information leading to Casey White’s capture and $10,000 for information leading to Vicky White, who is 5-feet, 5 inches and has a “waddling gait” according to AL.com. The jailer faces felony charges for permitting or aiding in an escape. | https://www.thedailybeast.com/if-casey-white-who-escaped-with-vicky-white-in-alabama-is-off-his-meds-anything-could-happen | 2022-05-08T15:59:53Z | https://www.thedailybeast.com/if-casey-white-who-escaped-with-vicky-white-in-alabama-is-off-his-meds-anything-could-happen | true | 4 |
The approval was given basis a nod from the ministry of home affairs.
In a letter, an official conveyed “security clearance for change in shareholding pattern” in the airline. The new owners of Jet, a consortium of Kalrock Capital and middle east-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan had applied for the security clearance on December 13 last year.
Jet now has to get the air operator’s certificate from India’s aviation regulator, to take to the skies.
Last week, Jet 2.0 conducted its first test flight in Hyderabad.
Last month, the airline appointed industry veteran Sanjiv Kapoor, former chief strategy and commercial officer at Vistara, as its CEO.
Jet already has more than 150 employees on its rolls and the airline is also speaking to vendors, including lessors, for the relaunch. Jet stopped operating in April 2019, burdened under piling losses, debt and dues. It was admitted for insolvency proceedings by the National Company Law Tribunal in June 2019. After two years of a rambling insolvency process, the bankruptcy court approved the Jalan-Kalrock consortium’s resolution plan in June last year.
Jet Airways’ flying licence or AOP was made dormant, months after it stopped flying.
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Sunday, May 8, 2022 5:00 pm
By Bolanle Bolawole
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When the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, announced the creation of the Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance on March 10, 2022, the decision raised a lot of dust as it was interpreted by many as a scantily-concealed ploy to campaign for the vice-president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who is a senior RCCG pastor touted to be very close to the RCCG General Overseer. RCCG and Daddy G.O, as Pastor Adeboye is fondly called, were heavily criticised. Some of the criticism came from known RCCG members and pastors. Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation, a soft-sell, led the way firing on all cylinders. But many vouched for our dearly beloved Daddy G. O, saying the Daddy they know cannot be so flagrant and unthinking as to throw his hat in the ring of partisan politics. If politics is a dirty game, Nigeria’s more so, it is unthinkable that a revered man of God like Adeboye would descend into the murky – and muddy – waters of partisan politics. I was one of those who rose in stout defence of Daddy.
In “Adeboye: Stirring the hornets’ nest?” which went viral, I defended Daddy on many fronts. First, it is time Christians, encouraged and even pushed by notable Christian leaders, began to take active interest in politics. Christians should make their numbers count as they begin to participate in the politics and affairs of the country. You cannot be politically passive and yet complain about bad leadership. You cannot abandon the political space and expect angels to come down and rule over you. The angels who abandoned their station in times of yore to poke-nose into the affairs of men learnt a bitter lesson (Gen. 6: 1-4; Jude 1:6)! From my own personal experience, the level of political apathy in the Church is embarrassingly acute and needs a surgical operation. Therefore, I concluded that the RCCG’s Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance was a right step in the right direction.
Secondly, I said the Daddy G. O that we all know cannot be naive as to think he can lead all RCCG members –not to talk of all Christians – by the nose to vote for Yemi Osinbajo or any other politician for that matter. To start with, no one has even told us that Osinbajo is Adeboye’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election. For another, there are many RCCG members, sympathisers, and covenant partners in the 2023 presidential race; so, how can Adeboye be seen to be rooting for one against the others? What if he backs the wrong horse? What if, in so doing, he triggers unrest or rebellion right in his own fold? Adeboye is a brand that looms large over the whole of Christendom, home and away. Many of those who entrust their spiritual wellness to him and accept him as mentor and leader are not even RCCG members. Christians of other denominations come to his God-given fountain to quench their spiritual thirst. I once heard Daddy say many of his covenant partners were even Muslims! So, those in the RCCG cannot even lay an absolute claim to Daddy. To God be the glory, Adeboye has become the Daddy of all!
But I did also admit that a paragraph in the vexatious Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance document was badly worded and could, in fact, be interpreted as harbouring the intention to promote and or serve the political interests of a (certain?) RCCG pastor turned politician. The wider interpretation of the entire document, however, is its goal of sensitizing Christians to their civic duties, obligations and responsibilities as responsive and responsible citizens. The document could have been more professionally couched. The gap thus created left much to be desired and became a potent weapon in the hands of those who suspected foul play, like Dele Momodu did, thereby ventilating their grouse in the public domain. There were suspicions also that there could be persons or powerful influences around Adeboye feathering their own nests and playing monkey games with the Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance. Sensitive and responsive to such complaints, Daddy G. O came out on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in his sermon to RCCG members every first Sunday of the month, to debunk claims that the Office of the Directorate of Politics and Governance that he created was a vehicle to promote the political interests of any politician. He went further to speak truth to power in a way that resonated with many Nigerians.
Daddy said: “If I vote for anyone, I would be unjust to the rest of my children; I am the father of all and I like it that way…You were Nigerian before you became a Christian. As a Nigerian, you have a duty to register, to vote and make sure your vote counts. You have a duty to belong to any party of your choice; you can’t refuse to vote and then complain about the government…As of now, I still do not know whether or not there will be an election next year. Do not say that Pastor Adeboye said there will be no election next year; that is not what I said… Adeboye does not know yet…You cannot go to Kaduna by road, air or train. That brings so many questions to my mind as a man of prayers. Why Kaduna? Who is trying to isolate Kaduna? Why? After Kaduna; which next? …It is in the news and nobody has denied it that as of now more than 80 per cent of the oil we are producing is being stolen… that leads me to several questions: Who is stealing the oil? Where is the money going? What do they want to do with the money? Who are the foreign nations buying this stolen oil? How many of these nations of the world are your friends?…It is an open secret that more than 90 per cent of the money Nigeria gets from crude oil sales is being used to service interest accruing on debt. We are borrowing more and according to a friend of mine, we are moving steadily towards a state of bankruptcy…”
The explanation from Daddy firmly and effectively ended the controversy. There must be very few, indeed, who would not give Adeboye the benefit of doubt. Not only did he give assurances of his non-partisanship, he also spoke truth to power, touching on issues that have brought us pain, misery and suffering. Yes, he spoke truth to power like the prophets of old – like Samuel, like Elijah, like Micaiah. And that refreshed our soul – until one RCCG pastor came from nowhere, as it were, to badly foul the air and pollute the fountain. The man’s name is Pastor Timothy Olaniyan. He is not just an unknown quantity but the Pastor-in-charge of Lagos Province 12. Olaniyan is not also a little-known pastor; he is, in fact, the man Daddy G. O placed in charge of the controversial – if we may now say so – RCCG’s Office of Directorate of Politics and Governance.
What is expected of such a man is for him to tread gingerly. He is expected to think before he speaks and to look before he leaps. He is expected to be mindful of the controversy that welcomed the birth of the organisation he heads and the assurances of neutrality and non-partisanship that the highly revered Daddy G. O had given to douse the controversy. He should never have done anything to tarnish the image of the RCCG, a covenant church greater and higher than any individual. He should have been mindful not to make Adeboye sound or look like a liar – God forbid, our Daddy is not a liar and never will be! Olaniyan should have been careful not to drag in the mud the reputation that has cost Adeboye decades of toil, blood and sweat to build!
Caught pants down, Pastor Olaniyan was quoted as campaigning for Osinbajo! A news medium reported the matter thus: “2023 Presidency: RCCG pastor under fire for endorsing Osinbajo, Says he spoke for only himself. Olaniyan, at the weekend, had said that Osinbajo remained the only child of God and a pastor that could change the narrative of governance in Nigeria. Pastor Timothy Olaniyan, the Head of Politics and Governance of the Redeemed Christian Church, RCCG, has reacted to criticisms from different quarters over a comment he made regarding the candidacy of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo for the 2023 general elections. Olaniyan, at the weekend, had said that Osinbajo remained the only child of God and a pastor that could change the narrative of governance in Nigeria. Olaniyan was quoted to have said: ‘Money politics in this country has led us to where we are now. People will promise heaven and earth, and at the end of the day, you see them giving N1000, N2000 to eligible voters. After the election, you won’t see any of their promises being fulfilled, and the people they gave money will not have access to these notable politicians. It is high time our eyes were opened. What we want is not those baits, we want somebody that would make a promise to our children and fulfil it. If you tell me education is going to be free, I want you to get there and make it free so that we would not continue to build up youths who have no future. As of today, Pastor Yemi Osinbajo is not just a pastor; he is still a child of God. There are many pastors who can decide to do rituals with a human skull and still claim to be a pastor. I am talking of a child of God’. However, clarifying the statement which he made at the event organised by New Era Nigeria, Olaniyan said he did not speak for the church but for himself”.
Bunkum! Is this pastor a baby, an illiterate or is he, I beg your pardon, daft? After all the controversy that trailed the birth of the organisation that he heads and over the same issue on which he opened his mouth too wide, confirming in the process the apprehension of skeptics and rubbishing the assurances given by Daddy G. O – how can this pastor, if he has a modicum of self-worth left in him, stay in that office a minute longer than the moment he made the offending statement? He said he spoke for himself; no, he should have spoken for the whole world! Tell him to tell his cock-and-bull story to the Marines! Maybe those ones will believe him. If Pastor Olaniyan did not know, sitting in and pissing in is what he did. He has made his position tenuous and his continued stay in office insufferable. He has to quit and can then continue to exercise his fundamental human rights of being Osinbajo or anyone else’s campaign manager. This is not even to ask, judging by what we have seen with our naked eyes, whether Pastor Olaniyan’s preferred candidate has also not been sucked into the fiery furnace of Nigeria’s money-for-votes politics!
In conclusion, more than any commitment to person or persons, Pastor Adeboye – I respectfully call your name, Daddy – has the overarching duty and responsibility, which must not be shirked, to protect the integrity of the RCCG without electing to do nothing – God forbid! – about his own personal reputation, image and good name that took him decades of hard work, toil, blood and sweat to build. Pastor Adeboye said – and everyone heard him – that the Office of the Directorate of Politics and Governance is not any politician’s campaign outpost; the head of that office proceeding afterwards to campaign for Osinbajo rubbishes Daddy. Olaniyan’s effrontery cannot, therefore, be allowed to stand! | https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2022/05/08/2023-is-rccg-actually-rooting-for-osinbajo/ | 2022-05-08T16:08:35Z | https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2022/05/08/2023-is-rccg-actually-rooting-for-osinbajo/ | false | 1 |
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With global tourism rebounding and the Middle East offering year-round experiences, Abu Dhabi has launched a new destination campaign inspiring travellers to visit the UAE capital during the summer season and experience the incredible value across hotels and world-leading attractions like nowhere else in the world.
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To upgrade your holiday even further, prices at top hotels across the region in summer cost on average 30% less than during the high season. With a compelling pipeline of hotel discounts and promotions unveiled in the coming months, there's never been a better time to visit Abu Dhabi.
This summer, Abu Dhabi has something for everyone to enjoy – at their own pace – including:
Restoring body and soul: As the sun rises, unwind with yoga in the iconic surroundings of Louvre Abu Dhabi, or escape to a private desert island retreat of Nurai, just 15-minutes away by boat.
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Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, the Director General for Tourism at Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said, "Global travellers have their eyes on the Middle East – so now is the perfect time to be sharing Abu Dhabi with the world, shining a light on just how many unique and diverse experiences are waiting to be explored affordably in and around the UAE's capital.
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Officially unveiled at Arabian Travel Market 2022, Abu Dhabi's Summer Like You Mean It campaign uncovers the unmatched experiences travellers can enjoy during the summer in Abu Dhabi, all at affordable prices. For more information on Abu Dhabi's exciting events and attractions, go to VisitAbuDhabi.ae.
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Sageworth Trust Co of South Dakota acquired a new stake in Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS – Get Rating) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 300 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $29,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Capital Research Global Investors raised its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley by 1,146.5% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 9,552,799 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $929,583,000 after buying an additional 8,786,406 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley by 11.7% during the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 42,695,321 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $4,154,682,000 after buying an additional 4,477,785 shares in the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley by 9.1% during the 3rd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 19,989,339 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,945,162,000 after buying an additional 1,668,662 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley by 9.5% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 14,133,386 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,375,319,000 after buying an additional 1,229,381 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC raised its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley by 1,808.7% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 1,197,998 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $117,595,000 after buying an additional 1,135,234 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.02% of the company’s stock.
A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on MS. Piper Sandler cut their target price on Morgan Stanley from $112.00 to $100.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 5th. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Morgan Stanley from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $91.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Wednesday, March 16th. Oppenheimer raised Morgan Stanley from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $111.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Tuesday, May 3rd. StockNews.com started coverage on Morgan Stanley in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group set a $105.00 price objective on Morgan Stanley in a research note on Wednesday, April 20th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $107.06.
Shares of MS stock traded down $0.71 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $84.23. 7,333,639 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 9,261,801. Morgan Stanley has a fifty-two week low of $80.03 and a fifty-two week high of $109.73. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $87.06 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $95.50. The company has a quick ratio of 0.78, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.39. The stock has a market cap of $147.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.72, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.42.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS – Get Rating) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 14th. The financial services provider reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.33. Morgan Stanley had a return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 24.21%. The firm had revenue of $14.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.16 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.22 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts anticipate that Morgan Stanley will post 7.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 13th. Investors of record on Friday, April 29th will be issued a $0.70 dividend. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 28th. Morgan Stanley’s payout ratio is currently 35.62%.
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Search for escaped Alabama inmate, corrections officer enters day 10
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - Sunday marks day 10 of the search for an escaped inmate and former Assistant Director of Corrections from Alabama.
Over 100 investigators are involved in the search for Vicky White and Casey White, according to WAFF. Border Patrol has been on alert since April 29.
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday that the 2007 Ford Edge that authorities believe Vicky White and Casey White were driving was found in Tennessee.
According to Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton, the car was found east of I-65 near Spring Hill.
The car was a gold/copper color and had damage to the left rear bumper. It also appeared to have been spray painted in a few areas in an attempt to change the color.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, where the car was found, reported the car appeared to have been abandoned a week ago and there was no sign the two were still in the area.
During a press conference, Singleton said that Vicky White stayed at a hotel near where the getaway car was parked. Video shows Vicky White at the hotel the night before helping Casey White escape.
On May 5, U.S. Marshals released new photos of Casey White and Vicky White.
Vicky White has long blonde hair, but newly released photos show what the former corrections officer would look like with dyed or longer/shorter hair. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs approximately 145 pounds and reportedly has a waddling gait.
Casey White stands at 6 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 330 pounds. According to an official with the U.S. Marshals, he also has a tattoo of eyeballs on the back of his head. Additionally, Casey has tattoos on his chest, arms and upper back including some affiliated with the Alabama-based white supremacist prison gang Southern Brotherhood.
On April 29, the inmate and the former Assistant Director of Corrections were reported missing.
Vicky White and Casey White left the Lauderdale County Detention Center at 9:30 a.m. allegedly heading to the courthouse. Vicky White said she was taking Casey White to a mental health evaluation and then to seek medical care because she was not feeling well. Singleton later confirmed there was not a scheduled mental health evaluation.
A warrant has been issued for Vicky White’s arrest on first-degree permitting or facilitating escape charges. The maximum time in prison is 10 years with a $15,000 fine.
According to WAFF’s independent investigation, the two had a “special relationship.
The U.S. Marshal Service announced that it will be offering up to $10,000 for information regarding Casey White. The Marshal Service is also offering up to $5,000 for information regarding Vicky White.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has also issued two rewards for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Vicky White and Casey White.
“Both Casey White and Vicky White pose a major threat to the public, and they must be apprehended. I am pleased to offer this support as law enforcement works diligently to get these dangerous criminals behind bars,” Ivey said.
Both rewards are in the amount of $5,000.
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Centre pushes for increased exports of tissue culture plants
By ANI | Published: May 8, 2022 09:52 PM2022-05-08T21:52:01+5:302022-05-08T22:00:18+5:30
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) conducted a webinar on "Export Promotion of Tissue Culture Plants such as Foliage, Live Plants, Cut Flowers, and Planting Material" with Department of Biotechnology (DBT) accredited tissue culture laboratories spread across India.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) conducted a webinar on "Export Promotion of Tissue Culture Plants such as Foliage, Live Plants, Cut Flowers, and Planting Material" with Department of Biotechnology (DBT) accredited tissue culture laboratories spread across India.
The top ten countries importing tissue culture plants from India are the Netherlands, USA, Italy, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kenya, Senegal, Ethiopia and Nepal. In 2020-2021, India's exports of tissue culture plants stood at US USD 17.17 million, with the Netherlands accounting for around 50 per cent of the shipments.
APEDA officials informed participants about the latest demand trends for tissue culture plants in these countries and how the apex export promotion body could help Indian exporters/ tissue culture laboratories in accessing these markets.
As this was the first interaction programme with these laboratories, APEDA explained about its function, mandate and other financial assistance extended to export oriented plant tissue culture laboratories to improve efficiency, quality of plants, and how the latter could meet the phyto-sanitary norms of the importing countries and enhance their competence in the international market.
In order to expand the range of tissue culture plants grown in India, APEDA has asked the exporters to provide a list of germplasms for particular plants/crops which can be imported from producing countries.
The exporters, in turn, also suggested that APEDA organize an international exhibition in India to showcase the various kinds of flora such as tissue cultured plants, forest plants, potted plants, ornamental and landscaping planting material available in India.
Tissue culture plant laboratories highlighted the issues and challenges faced by them in tissue cultured planting material production and its exports. Exporters drew the attention of APEDA officials to issues such as increasing power costs, low efficiency levels of the skilled workforce in the laboratories, contamination issues in the laboratories, cost of transportation of micro-propagated planting material, lack of harmonization in the HS code of Indian planting material with other nations and objections raised by the forest and quarantine departments which were posing challenges in the export of live planting material.
The tissue culture experts suggested that APEDA take up these issues with the concerned departments. APEDA has assured round-the-clock service to tissue culture plant laboratories so as to address all hardships faced by them.
APEDA is running a Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) to help laboratories upgrade themselves so as to produce export quality tissue culture planting material. It also facilitates exports of tissue culture planting material to diversified countries through market development, market analysis and promotion and exhibition of tissue culture plants at international exhibitions and by participating in buyer-seller meets at different international forums.
India is bestowed with knowledge, biotech experts with vast tissue culture experience as well as with a low-cost labour force to help produce export-oriented quality planting material. All these factors make India a potential global supplier of an extended and diversified range of quality flora to the international market and, in turn, earn foreign exchange.
( With inputs from ANI )
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Bitgear (GEAR) traded 41.2% higher against the dollar during the 1 day period ending at 12:00 PM ET on May 8th. One Bitgear coin can now be bought for about $0.0018 or 0.00000005 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Bitgear has a market capitalization of $156,944.49 and approximately $160.00 worth of Bitgear was traded on exchanges in the last day. During the last week, Bitgear has traded up 44.1% against the dollar.
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- JUMPN (JST) traded 25.9% lower against the dollar and now trades at $64.64 or 0.00181864 BTC.
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- Tether (USDT) traded down 0% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002902 BTC.
- XRP (XRP) traded down 3.9% against the dollar and now trades at $0.57 or 0.00001661 BTC.
- Wrapped Cardano (WADA) traded down 5.6% against the dollar and now trades at $0.73 or 0.00002128 BTC.
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‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022
(AP) - The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to " Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.” The superhero extravaganza grossed an estimated $185 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters, the Walt Disney Co. said Sunday.
Not only did it more than double the opening of the first “Doctor Strange,” which opened to $85 million in 2016, it’s also the biggest opener of the year, ahead of “The Batman’s” $134 million; the second biggest of the pandemic, behind “Spider-Man: Far From Home’s” $260.1 million; and the sixth biggest of all time globally.
Internationally, it’s doing even better with an estimated $265 million since opening Wednesday. In total, “Doctor Strange 2″ has already made $450 million.
Spider-Man is at least partially to thank for the massive debut. Benedict Cumberbatch’s powerful sorcerer appeared prominently in " Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which has become the third biggest movie of all time since opening in December. “Doctor Strange 2″ picks up several months after the events of “No Way Home,” and brings in Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff, who became even more popular thanks to the recent Disney+ series “WandaVision.”
The film also has a gigantic footprint. It’s playing in 4,534 theaters in the U.S. and Canada alone, which according to Disney is the seventh widest opening ever. Premium format screens, including IMAX and 3D, accounted for 36% of the overall box office.
Sam Raimi stepped up to direct “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which reportedly cost around $200 million to make — though that number doesn’t account for the many more millions spent on marketing and promotion.
Over the weekend, the film has trended on social media for everything from its many cameos to a spirited debate over its PG-13 rating and whether or not the horror elements warranted something more restrictive.
There was little left for other movies playing in theaters. Part of that is due to the fact that many multiplexes chose to pack their theaters with wall-to-wall “Doctor Strange” screenings. Film Critic Matt Singer tweeted a photo a Manhattan AMC offering 70 screenings on Thursday alone.
Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s “The Bad Guys” fell to second place in its third weekend with an estimated $9.8 million, while “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” from Paramount, landed in third with $6.2 million.
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” took fourth with $3.9 million, bringing its domestic total to $86 million. And in fifth place was another multiverse-themed film, “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” It had a slight dip in its seventh weekend, but is still speeding along with an additional $3.3 million from 1,542 screens in its seventh weekend in theaters. The A24 film has grossed $41.6 million total.
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(NerdWallet) – This year’s high school graduates could take on nearly $40,000 in student loan debt in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, according to a NerdWallet analysis. And with this debt stretching across federal, parent and private loan sources, the final cost of their education will grow far beyond tuition and fees.
Today, it’s nearly impossible to work your way through college. Because of this, taking on debt for higher education in hopes of greater earning power is generally accepted as a worthwhile cost. But the data shows the amount of debt is increasing and spreading across multiple sources.
2022 college-bound grads could amass thousands in debt
A 2022 high school graduate could borrow as much as $39,500 in student loans by the time they complete their bachelor’s degree, according to NerdWallet’s projections. With 1.3 million high school graduates projected to enter a four-year college and 42% of college graduates taking on debt, this is a significant burden for young professionals entering the workforce.
The average cost of attending a four-year public university, including room and board, reached $22,700 this most recent school year, according to The College Board. Growth in these costs has (fortunately) slowed considerably over the past decade — climbing 12% from the fall semesters of 2012 to 2021 after rising 22% from the fall semesters of 2002 to 2011. But the burden of student loan debt is still significant.
During the repayment period, students who take out loans can expect to pay thousands of dollars in interest on top of the amount they borrow. Federal loans to dependent students pursuing an undergraduate degree are capped at $31,000 total. Students who max out this cap are looking at roughly $350 monthly payments and about $7,000 in interest during a standard 10-year repayment period on their federal loans alone.
And barring “free money,” such as scholarships or need-based grants, they’ll have to turn elsewhere to cover any remaining costs. Parents who haven’t been fortunate enough to amass a college fund are increasingly shouldering those costs as debt.
Parents increasingly picking up debt tab
The share of parents taking out federal parent PLUS loans to help cover the costs of their children’s college education has grown significantly. So has how much they’re borrowing. From 1996 to 2016, the most recent year for which this data is available, the share of dependent students relying on these federal parent loans at public four-year institutions grew from about 7% to 12%, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
The amount they’re borrowing has also increased, more than doubling from $5,000 to $11,200 during that 20-year period.
Even parents in the lowest income brackets — where students are most likely to benefit from need-based aid — are taking on debt at an increasing rate. The share of dependent students in the lowest income quintile relying on parent PLUS loans rose from 3% in 1996 to 11% in 2016.
Parents may reason that they’re better equipped than their children to cover the added cost of borrowing, but some may think they have no choice. The Pell Grant, the largest source of need-based grant aid, has failed to keep up with the rising cost of education, or even with the pace of inflation, according to an earlier NerdWallet analysis.
The costs of these loans can be far more than the principal and interest — more than one-quarter (26%) of Americans with parent PLUS loan debt say the loans have affected their retirement plans, according to a July 2021 NerdWallet survey. And about 1 in 5 (21%) regret taking out the loan(s) in the first place.
Private student loans, also on the rise, lack protections
College students are also increasingly relying on private loans. In 1996, less than 1% of dependent students at public colleges and universities relied on private loans to cover education costs. Twenty years later, in 2016, nearly 9% did.
Private student loans can be tapped when federal student loan limits are reached and when parents can’t qualify for or don’t want to take out parent PLUS loans. But they’re missing some of the protections and benefits of federal loans.
For example, private loans generally come at a higher interest rate, lack income-based repayment options and are less forgiving when borrowers have trouble making monthly payments. In addition, private student loans weren’t included in the federal interest-free forbearance period recently extended through Aug. 31, 2022.
How families can manage costs of student loan debt
Students hoping to earn a college degree may develop a graduate-at-all-costs attitude, but being strategic and cautious about these costs could make their entry into the professional working world easier.
Maximize grant and scholarship eligibility
All students should fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year, and early. Not only does the FAFSA qualify you for federal grants and loans, but many states and institutions also use this data to determine additional potential aid. Also, keep an eye on scholarship opportunities beyond freshman year — make it an annual or biannual practice to search for scholarships and apply.
Explore work-study opportunities
Work study is a government-funded program that helps students with financial need find work, often on campus, to help pay for education expenses. Your FAFSA application will ask if you’re interested in the program, then gauge your eligibility.
Tap federal student loans
Before turning to private and even parent PLUS loans, use federal student loans. Above all, these have protections that aren’t provided by the other loan types.
Borrow only what’s needed
It can be tempting to accept all of the loans you’re allotted, but you would only be digging yourself into a deeper hole than necessary. When you receive your financial aid package from the school, only accept enough to cover your expenses.
Stick it out when the going gets tough
Repayment of student loans, no matter the type, is made easier with a higher income. And graduating with a degree makes that income more attainable. The most recent graduation rate among first-time undergraduates is 63%, according to the Department of Education, suggesting many students leave college with debt but without a degree.
If your goal is to graduate, talk to your advisor or student services department when you’re facing challenges or are at risk of dropping out. While getting a degree might not be the right decision for everyone, walking away should be done only after careful consideration of all of the implications.
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Projected college enrollment, the percentage of students who are awarded student loans and debt amounts for the high school class of 2022 were calculated using data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
These projections represent a conservative estimate as they focus on public, four-year institutions only. Private nonprofit and for-profit institutions generally have higher student loan award rates and higher loan amounts, on average, when compared with public institutions.
The average student loan amounts in the group analyzed grew 5.3% annually from 2000 to 2005, and 8% annually from 2005 to 2010. The change in loan amounts slowed dramatically from 2010 through 2019 to a rate of 1.8% year over year, which includes inflation and is the most recent data available. This analysis assumes this continued conservative growth rate (1.8%) from 2019 on.
The analysis assumes a student who takes out student loans will borrow each year of their undergraduate career.
The calculations assume a five-year undergraduate career, based on estimates of the average time required to complete a bachelor’s degree from the National Student Clearinghouse. | https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/national-news/college-bound-grads-could-exit-with-nearly-40k-in-student-loan-debt/ | 2022-05-08T17:16:19Z | https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/national-news/college-bound-grads-could-exit-with-nearly-40k-in-student-loan-debt/ | true | 33 |
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Osun monarchs seek end to FG, ASUU face-offs
The Osun State Council of Obas has described the strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as one that has set the nation’s education sector back.
Expressing concern over the continued faceoff between the academia and the Federal Government, the monarchs held that they, as custodians of culture and traditions, cannot fold their arms and watch things degenerate.
Rising at the end of its monthly council meeting in Osogbo, the monarchs, who sought calm and restraint from the two warring parties, added that it was necessary for the overall development of the education sector and the country.
Speaking for the traditional rulers, the Chairman of the Council of Obas, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, called for both parties to reach a middle ground for the sake of progress.
Representing the Chairman, Oba Munirudren Adesola Lawal, Timi of Ede, stated that the Council emphasised that there was a need for both sides to bury the hatchet and allow reasons and decency to prevail.
He held that no nation desirous of making it big in all sectors of its existence can readily joke with its education sector.
In his words, “In order not to further pull the hands of the clock back in this sector because of the attendant dire consequences, especially in the area of development, I am using this opportunity on behalf of my colleague Obas in Osun State to call for an amicable resolution of the crisis.
“For the overall interest of the students, their parents and the Nigerian federation this can not be emphasized. To this end, I am stating emphatically, that we are not in any way happy about this imbroglio between the two warring sides.
“It is high time they saw reason on the need to embrace peace and harmony for the growth of our country’s educational sector. No nation toys with its education the way it looks in our country today.
“The future of our children must not and should not be mortgaged on the altar of complex and ego being displayed between the FG and ASUU.”
The Osun monarchs called on President Muhammadu Buhari to use his authority to nip the impasse in the bud so that sanity can be brought to the nation’s education sector. | https://dailypost.ng/2022/05/08/osun-monarchs-seek-end-to-fg-asuu-face-offs/ | 2022-05-08T17:24:47Z | https://dailypost.ng/2022/05/08/osun-monarchs-seek-end-to-fg-asuu-face-offs/ | true | 1 |
Northern Graphite closes acquisition of two graphite mines; 3rd largest non-Chinese graphite company
08 May 2022
Canada-based Northern Graphite Corporation has closed its previously announced acquisition of the producing Lac des Iles graphite mine (LDI) in Québec from a subsidiary of Imerys SA and the Okanjande graphite deposit/Okorusu processing plant in Namibia from a subsidiary of Imerys and its joint venture partner. All deposits have high quality flake graphite that is suitable for all battery and industrial applications.
The acquisitions will provide Northern with 40-50,000 tonnes per year (tpy) of graphite production capacity in Québec and Namibia, which will make it the third-largest non-Chinese natural graphite producing company.
The acquisition of the two mines was financed through US$36 million in debt, royalty and stream financing provided by funds managed by Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty Corp. and a CDN$23-million equity offering lead by Sprott Capital Partners LP. Sprott invested CDN$3.75 million in the equity offering and Imerys has received US$4 million in equity, on the same terms as the equity offering, as partial payment of the purchase price.
Northern now also has two large-scale development projects, Bissett Creek in Ontario and an expansion of Okanjande in Namibia, which it intends to build to meet growing EV demand.
Bissett Creek has been independently rated as the highest margin graphite project in the world.
The Okanjande deposit has large measured and indicated resources and the Company intends to assess building a new processing plant with 100-150,000 tpy of production capacity.
As consideration for the acquisition of LDI, which was completed through Northern’s wholly-owned subsidiary Graphite Nordique Inc., the company paid Imerys approximately CDN$17.8 million in cash and issued to Imerys US$4 million worth of units.
The LDI mine has been in operation for more than 20 years and is the only significant graphite producer in North America. LDI will produce up to 15,000 tpy of graphite concentrate over the next two to three years. A technical report with respect to LDI prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) will be filed under Northern’s profile on SEDAR.
Northern believes there are opportunities to expand production and extend the mine life. An option has already been secured on the Mousseau West project in Québec, which the company believes will provide a source of graphite mineralization to supply LDI.
As consideration for the acquisition of the Okanjande graphite deposit and a processing facility located 78 km away at the Okorusu Fluorspar Mine, the company paid Imerys and its joint venture partner US$15.8 million in cash. The company also paid the owner of the lands on which the Okorusu plant is located EUR2.2 million in lease payments for use of the land and buildings. The Okorusu plant was retrofitted to produce graphite and has been on care and maintenance since November 2018.
The balance of the financing proceeds will be used to fund the restart of operations in Namibia and for working capital purposes. Northern intends to invest approximately US$14 million to build a new tailings facility and to further modify the Okorusu processing plant to increase throughput and recovery and improve the flake size distribution.
The operation, which is based on processing weathered resources, is expected to be back in production at a rate of approximately 30,000 tpy in nine to twelve months. A technical report with respect to the mineral resources contained in the Okanjande deposit has been prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and will be filed under Northern’s profile on SEDAR.
The company also intends to file a Preliminary Economic Assessment, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, with respect to the proposed mining operations at the Okanjande deposit and processing at the Okorusu plant within 45 days from the date hereof.
Northern intends to evaluate building a new processing plant adjacent to the Okanjande deposit based on its large measured and indicated hard rock resources in order to produce 100-150,000 tpy of graphite concentrate to meet rapidly growing EV and battery demand.
Namibia is one of the best jurisdictions in Africa in which to operate, Okanjande graphite is of the highest quality, the operation has access to grid power and it is five hours over good roads from the deep water port of Walvis Bay which provides ready access to European and North American markets. These attributes, plus a much shorter time to market, provide a competitive advantage over other African graphite projects, Northern asserts.
Northern’s existing Bissett Creek project is an advanced stage project with a full Feasibility Study. It is located in the southern part of Canada with ready access to labor, supplies, equipment, natural gas, green hydro-electric power and markets. An independent study estimates that Bissett Creek will have the highest margin of any existing or proposed graphite deposit due to it having the highest quality concentrates, a very favorable location and simple metallurgy.
The company plans to start production at 25,000 to 40,000 tpy and to expand production to 80,000-100,000 tpy as the EV/battery markets grow (based on measured and indicated resources only). | https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/05/20220508-northern.html | 2022-05-08T17:26:38Z | https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/05/20220508-northern.html | true | 1 |
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The post on the band’s Twitter says that Bono and the Edge performed to show their “solidarity” with Ukraine
U2 stars Bono and the Edge have shown their support for Ukraine by playing a gig from a bomb shelter in Kyiv following an invite from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a post on U2’s Twitter page.
They played to a small crowd of Ukrainian fans, including members of the besieged nation’s armed forces.
The post on the band’s Twitter says that Bono and the Edge performed to show their “solidarity” with Ukraine.
“President @ZelenskyyUa invited us to perform in Kyiv as a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and so that’s what we’ve come to do. – Bono and The Edge #StandWithUkraine.”
Videos shared on social media show the pair playing an acoustic version of their hit song With Or Without You.
The crowd can be heard singing along as the pair play.
They also played a version of the song Stand By Me with Ukrainian singer turned soldier Taras Topolia – substituting “me” for “Ukraine”.
Speaking to Sky News in Kyiv, Bono appeared to reference Vladimir Putin by saying that the war in Ukraine was “one man’s war”.
“I think it’s one man’s war, really”, he said.
“I think that the people in Russia… younger people know what’s going on.
“I trust in the younger people in Russia to throw this man out of his office, that is so high and is so low, right now.”
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Man sentenced to life in prison for execution style double murders
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WUSA) – A 22-year-old Maryland man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the execution-style killing of two young men in 2019.
On Friday, a Montgomery County Circuit judge sentenced Andy Panton to two life sentences without the possibility of parole plus 60 years.
Two families are feeling a semblance of justice knowing Panton will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Panton was convicted of coming up behind 24-year-old Christian Roberts and 23-year-old Jordan Radway and killing them in what prosecutors call “execution style.”
“These two young men were literally executed, shot from behind, in a car, in Silver Spring,” Montgomery County District Attorney John McCarthy said. “Sadly, and I’ve spoken to the family about this, this is another instance where a young person’s life was lost in the county over marijuana.”
Police found Roberts and Radway shot to death inside a crashed car in White Oak, Maryland, in January 2019.
The incident stemmed from what investigators believe was a marijuana deal.
Panton and two others, Noah Barnett and Dontaye Hunt, were charged.
Barnett was sentenced to 42 years. Hunt’s sentencing is next Friday. Both men are 21 years old.
The families of Radway and Roberts say justice is served, but not all they’re owed.
“This part is not over. We still have one more sentencing hearing to go through and this part of our lives will be over after Friday and we still have to navigate a whole life of not having our sons around,” Christian Roberts’ father, Donald Roberts, said.
The two families say their sons had entrepreneurial minds that weren’t able to see those dreams come to fruition.
“Justice was served but it doesn’t make it any easier for us,” Jordan Radway’s father, Peter Radway, said.
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Occasionally waking up to pee isn't much of a concern. It could mean that you drank a lot of fluids close to your bedtime, or your body is processing alcohol after a night out, and you have more fluids to expel. However, a bladder condition called nocturia involves frequently waking up to pee throughout the night. Nocturia can be caused by factors like drinking a lot of fluids, diuretic medications, heart failure, or under-treated type 2 diabetes. Waking up to pee at night can seem like this pesky annoyance, but one seemingly simple reason experts recommend getting your nocturia under control? Waking to use the bathroom increases your risk of falling, and taking a tumble can have some severe health consequences, especially if you're over the age of 65, says Sean Ormond, MD, a dual board-certified in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2594030454043/insulin-nasal-spray-advances-cognitive-health-of-older-adults-with-type-2-diabetes-new-experimental-study | 2022-05-08T17:55:11Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2594030454043/insulin-nasal-spray-advances-cognitive-health-of-older-adults-with-type-2-diabetes-new-experimental-study | true | 113 |
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Emir of Biu, in Borno State, Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha lI, and other eminent personalities in the state, at the weekend expressed support for the re-election bid of the chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Muktar Betara.
Batara, who at the Emir’s palace to present to him the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination forms obtained for him by his constituents in
Biu/Bayo/Kwaya/Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency of Borno State, which he currently represents was received by a mammoth crowd.
The Emir, while describing the support for the lawmaker, noted that this was the first time constituents were mobilizing fund to obtain nomination for a politician. The monarch said Betara has affected the lives of his constituents positively.
He expressed optimism that the lawmaker would emerge speaker of the 10th House, if re-elected into the parliament, so as to in position to do more for his constituents and the country at large.
Similarly, former deputy governor of Borno State, Adamu Yuguda Dibal, said the people of Biu/Bayo/Kwaya/Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency decided to buy the nomination form for Betara because of his purposeful representation.
According to him, “We are witnessing something that has never happened in Borno State in terms of politics. It has happened here in Biu. In order words, amongst the constituents of Hon Betara based on what we have seen and what he has been able to achieve for us, the community themselves decided to say thank you.
“So they decided to contribute some token and purchase the form for him. What is interesting is that he was not even aware. We decided to start contributing the money when he was on Hajj. So we had people that contributed even as little N20 for the form because of what we had seen. So we opened the account and in less than 24 hours we got more than N130 million and the form was just N10 million.
“We said based on that he should not pick the form in Abuja, but we should come and present it to him here and that is why we are here. We presented the form in front of His Royal Highness and of course all the elders.”
Betara, who was first elected into the House in 2007, in his response, expressed appreciation to the people for their kind gesture. The lawmaker stated that since his election into the parliament, he has remain committed to the development of his constituency and constituents. | https://www.sunnewsonline.com/2023-emir-others-drum-support-for-betara/ | 2022-05-08T17:59:59Z | https://www.sunnewsonline.com/2023-emir-others-drum-support-for-betara/ | false | 1 |
Centre pushes for increased exports of tissue culture plants
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) conducted a webinar on "Export Promotion of Tissue Culture Plants such as Foliage, Live Plants, Cut Flowers, and Planting Material" with Department of Biotechnology (DBT) accredited tissue culture laboratories spread across India.
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) conducted a webinar on "Export Promotion of Tissue Culture Plants such as Foliage, Live Plants, Cut Flowers, and Planting Material" with Department of Biotechnology (DBT) accredited tissue culture laboratories spread across India. The top ten countries importing tissue culture plants from India are the Netherlands, USA, Italy, Australia, Canada, Japan, Kenya, Senegal, Ethiopia and Nepal. In 2020-2021, India's exports of tissue culture plants stood at US USD 17.17 million, with the Netherlands accounting for around 50 per cent of the shipments.
APEDA officials informed participants about the latest demand trends for tissue culture plants in these countries and how the apex export promotion body could help Indian exporters/ tissue culture laboratories in accessing these markets. As this was the first interaction programme with these laboratories, APEDA explained about its function, mandate and other financial assistance extended to export oriented plant tissue culture laboratories to improve efficiency, quality of plants, and how the latter could meet the phyto-sanitary norms of the importing countries and enhance their competence in the international market.
In order to expand the range of tissue culture plants grown in India, APEDA has asked the exporters to provide a list of germplasms for particular plants/crops which can be imported from producing countries. The exporters, in turn, also suggested that APEDA organize an international exhibition in India to showcase the various kinds of flora such as tissue cultured plants, forest plants, potted plants, ornamental and landscaping planting material available in India.
Tissue culture plant laboratories highlighted the issues and challenges faced by them in tissue cultured planting material production and its exports. Exporters drew the attention of APEDA officials to issues such as increasing power costs, low efficiency levels of the skilled workforce in the laboratories, contamination issues in the laboratories, cost of transportation of micro-propagated planting material, lack of harmonization in the HS code of Indian planting material with other nations and objections raised by the forest and quarantine departments which were posing challenges in the export of live planting material. The tissue culture experts suggested that APEDA take up these issues with the concerned departments. APEDA has assured round-the-clock service to tissue culture plant laboratories so as to address all hardships faced by them.
APEDA is running a Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) to help laboratories upgrade themselves so as to produce export quality tissue culture planting material. It also facilitates exports of tissue culture planting material to diversified countries through market development, market analysis and promotion and exhibition of tissue culture plants at international exhibitions and by participating in buyer-seller meets at different international forums. India is bestowed with knowledge, biotech experts with vast tissue culture experience as well as with a low-cost labour force to help produce export-oriented quality planting material. All these factors make India a potential global supplier of an extended and diversified range of quality flora to the international market and, in turn, earn foreign exchange. (ANI)
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Lucknow: A petition has been filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court seeking directives to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to probe and open as many as 22 rooms inside the Taj Mahal in Agra to ascertain whether the Hindu idols and inscriptions are hidden there, reported news agencies on Sunday. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) media in-charge of Ayodhya district, Dr Rajneesh Singh has filed the petition which is yet to come up for hearing. Advocate Rudra Vikram Singh is representing the petitioner in court.Also Read - Uttar Pradesh: Another Cop Rapes 16-Year-Old Girl In Kasgunj, Arrested
“There is an old controversy related to the Taj Mahal. Around 20 rooms in Taj Mahal are locked and no one is allowed to enter. It is believed that in these rooms there are idols of Hindu gods and scriptures,” said Dr Rajneesh Singh. “I have filed a petition in the high court seeking directives to ASI to open these rooms to ascertain facts. There is no harm in opening these rooms and setting to rest all controversies,” Singh was quoted as saying on Sunday. Also Read - Bareilly School Keeps Kids as Hostage Over Non-payment of Fees, Police Yet to File Case
The petitioner has also sought directives from the court to the state government to constitute a committee that would examine these rooms and look for any evidence related with the Hindu idols or scriptures there. Rajneesh Singh said he has been trying to ascertain facts about the 20 locked rooms of Taj Mahal since 2020 through the Right to Information Act (RTI). Also Read - UP Dalit Girl Thrashed By Teacher For Drinking Water From Pitcher Kept For Teaching Staff
Rooms locked due to security reasons: RTI reply
Singh had earlier filed an RTI in 2020 with the Union Ministry of Culture seeking information about the closed rooms. “Since 2020, I have been trying to ascertain facts about the locked rooms of Taj Mahal. I had filed an RTI. Replying to the RTI, the Union Ministry of Culture informed the Central Information Commission (in Delhi) that these rooms were locked due to security reasons and no detail was provided about these rooms,” he added.
“In the RTI, I had sought details about the locked rooms (what is inside them) and directives to open them,” Singh said. “When all my efforts failed then I have approached the Lucknow high court seeking directives to the government to open these rooms and constitute a fact-finding committee to find out whether Hindu gods and scriptures are inside them,” he added.
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PNM Resources (Holding Co found using ticker (PNM) now have 7 analysts in total covering the stock. The consensus rating is ‘Hold’. The target price ranges between 53 and 46 with a mean TP of 50.66. With the stocks previous close at 45.98 this would imply there is a potential upside of 10.2%. The 50 day MA is 46.72 and the 200 day moving average is 47.42. The market cap for the company is $3,948m. Find out more information at: https://www.pnmresources.com
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PNM Resources, through its subsidiaries, provides electricity and electric services in the United States. It operates through Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) segments. The PNM segment engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The segment generates electricity using coal, natural gas and oil, nuclear fuel, solar, wind, and geothermal energy sources. As of December 31, 2021, this segment had owned or leased facilities with a total net generation capacity of 2,168 megawatts; and owned 3,426 miles of electric transmission lines, 5,751 miles of distribution overhead lines, 5,765 miles of underground distribution lines, and 250 substations. The segment also owns and leases communication, office and other equipment, office space, vehicles, and real estate. The TNMP segment provides regulated transmission and distribution services. As of December 31, 2021, the segment owned 983 miles of overhead electric transmission lines, 7,297 miles of overhead distribution lines, 1,408 miles of underground distribution lines, and 113 substations. The segment also owns and leases vehicles, service facilities, and office locations throughout its service territory. The company serves approximately 806,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers and end-users of electricity in New Mexico and Texas. PNM Resources was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. | https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/pnm-resources-holding-co---consensus-indicates-potential-10.2-upside/4121063591 | 2022-05-08T18:05:41Z | https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/pnm-resources-holding-co---consensus-indicates-potential-10.2-upside/4121063591 | false | 1 |
Which desk vacuums are best?
Desks are one of the most-frequented surfaces in homes and offices, including business, gaming, studying and even eating. It’s no surprise that desks get messy, and many individuals turn to desk vacuums to keep them tidy.
Desk vacuums are small devices with nozzles and attachments that are designed to navigate a desk’s nooks and crannies. The top choice, Shark WANDVAC Handheld Vacuum, has a slender nozzle that navigates cords and keyboards with ease.
What to know before you buy a desk vacuum
What is a desk vacuum?
While some are devices designated as “desk vacuums,” it’s more of a diverse category instead of an individual product. Desk vacuums refer to any vacuum that would be used to clean a desk.
Many devices marketed as desk vacuums include tiny, palm-sized devices that pick up small messes, like cookie crumbs or pencil shavings. The rest of the category includes handheld vacuums and compact car vacuums.
Can I use a regular vacuum to clean my desk?
Many regular vacuum cleaners come with attachments, such as upholstery cleaning tools, that can be used for cleaning desks. While some of these attachments fit in tight spaces around devices and power cords, others are too bulky to maneuver around these items. The suction is much stronger in regular vacuums, and unfortunately, they may be too powerful to use around certain desk accessories.
What you can’t pick up with a desk vacuum
Desk vacuums are versatile cleaning tools that tidy up most messes, but there are a few materials they shouldn’t pick up. They’re not designed to pick up wet messes, like spilled coffee. Tiny office supplies, such as paper clips, staples and tacks, can clog filters or damage internal components. It’s also best to avoid shards of dense materials, like glass and rocks.
What to look for in a quality desk vacuum
Space-savvy designs
Many desk-friendly vacuums have space-savvy designs, which makes them easy to maneuver around keyboards, monitors, cables and desk organizers. Most of these devices have slender or tapered nozzles to reach in tight spots, whereas others have retractable nozzles that reach far-away spaces.
Desk vacuums generally have compact designs that make them suitable for desktop or shelf storage. To optimize space, many desk vacuums have upright designs that consist of a small charging base. Some of these models have footprints that are less than 6 square inches.
Corded vs. cordless designs
Desk vacuums can be loosely grouped into two categories, corded and cordless. Corded vacuums offer unlimited suction time because they have a direct power source. The cord, however, may limit the cleaning radius or get in the way. Cordless desk vacuums are popular because they can clean anywhere you go. Unfortunately, most of these models have limited cleaning times, even on a full charge.
Attachments
Many vacuums for desks include attachments specifically designed for cleaning tight spaces around keyboards, laptops and printers. Some of the most common attachments include crevice nozzles, as well as various types of brush heads. There are some vacuums that have square or rectangular brush heads that are uniquely designed to clean keys.
Dust bowl capacity
Because most desk vacuums are compact, it’s no surprise that most of them have small dust bowls. While most premium handheld vacuums list dust bowl capacity on the packaging, models manufactured by lesser-known brands may only list capacity in the user manual.
Regardless of size, it’s recommended to empty the dust bowl on a regular basis. Some users prefer emptying it after each use, whereas others empty it on a weekly basis. If the dust bowl reaches full capacity, the vacuum may malfunction or case from lifting debris until it’s emptied.
How much you can expect to spend on desk vacuums
Palm-sized desk vacuums for small messes cost $12 and below. Entry-level handheld vacuums start at $30, whereas more advanced designs cost closer to $100. Compact handheld vacuums cost between $40-$125.
Desk vacuum FAQ
Is it true that lithium batteries, like those in cordless desk vacuums, eventually stop holding charge?
A. Yes. On average, lithium batteries offer between 750 and 1,500 charges for devices, including cordless desk vacuums. Some devices have replaceable lithium batteries, which are usually available through the manufacturer.
How do I clean a desk vacuum?
A. Desk vacuums can be wiped down with most electronic-friendly wipes, including those with alcohol. Compressed air cans are ideal for blasting away buildup in crevices. Certain desk vacuums have washable filters, which can be rinsed or soaked in soapy water.
What’s the best desk vacuum to buy?
Top desk vacuum
What you need to know: A powerful handheld vacuum that’s easy to maneuver around tight spaces, including desks with cables and devices.
What you’ll love: This vacuum’s slender design and docking station fits easily on desks or shelves. The device always charges once it’s docked, so users never have to worry about low battery. It comes with a brush head attachment that helps lift debris.
What you should consider: It’s not suitable for more involved cleaning jobs or larger areas.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Kohl’s and Bed, Bath & Beyond
Top desk vacuum for the money
Bissell AeroSlim Lithium Ion Cordless Handheld Vacuum
What you need to know: Affordable and space-savvy, this handheld vacuum is a convenient investment if you need to clean desks and drawers.
What you’ll love: The vacuum offers up to 12 minutes of continuous cleaning. It comes with a tapered crevice tool that is particularly effective at cleaning keyboards and printers. The vacuum comes with a USB charger, so it can be charged via most devices.
What you should consider: The vacuum doesn’t come with a regular wall charger, which several consumers would have preferred.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Bed, Bath & Beyond
Worth checking out
BLACK+DECKER Cordless Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum
What you need to know: A popular classic design, this cordless model is energy-efficient to offer longer cleaning times.
What you’ll love: The device has a large dust bowl, which means less-frequent emptying. The filter is washable, saving users money on replacements. It has a long, thin nozzle that reaches tight spaces easily, including around devices.
What you should consider: The vacuum is larger than other handheld vacuums for desks, so it may not fit in every professional’s workspace.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Manchester City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 5-0 drubbing of Newcastle United that allowed the reigning champions to open up a three-point lead over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Raheem Sterling scored twice for the hosts with Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden also on target as they shrugged off the bitter disappointment of their Champions League semi-final defeat by Real Madrid.
Sterling eased any early jitters with a header and Laporte’s tap-in gave City full control before the interval.
Rodri headed City’s third from a corner after the break and Foden swept in his side’s fourth before Sterling struck again in stoppage time as City took emphatic advantage of Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur the previous day.
Newcastle’s Chris Wood spurned a great chance to give his side an early lead, but the visitors were no match for City.
City have 86 points to Liverpool’s 83 – both sides have three games remaining and City now have a superior goal difference. Liverpool face Aston Villa on Tuesday with City up against Wolverhampton Wanderers a day later.
Elsewhere, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are close to sealing fourth place and a return to Europe’s elite competition after a 2-1 victory over Leeds on Sunday pulled them four points clear of Tottenham with three games to go.
The first of those is at Tottenham on Thursday and a victory in the north London derby would clinch fourth place.
It was Eddie Nketiah’s double in the opening 10 minutes that ultimately secured the win over Leeds, which saw captain Luke Ayling sent off in the 27th minute for a two-footed challenge on Gabriel Martinelli. Diego Llorente’s second-half goal for Leeds couldn’t spark a comeback.
Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for 19 consecutive seasons under Arsene Wenger before two years of failing to do so led to the manager’s departure in 2018.
Losing at Arsenal sent Leeds into the drop zone alongside relegated Watford and Norwich, while Everton jumped out of the bottom three with a 2-1 win at Leicester.
Mason Holgate’s header clinched the win for Everton on the half-hour after Vitalii Mykolenko’s volley had been cancelled out by Leicester forward Patson Daka. Jordan Pickford’s saves for Everton made sure of the three points in the second half.
Frank Lampard’s Everton have the advantage of having three games remaining while Burnley and Leeds, who are a point below them, have one match fewer.
Manchester United’s worst-ever Premier League season – typified by a 4-0 collapse at Brighton on Saturday – has given West Ham hope of dislodging the fallen giants from fifth place.
A 4-0 victory over last-place Norwich kept West Ham in seventh place – enough for Europa Conference League qualification – but David Moyes’ side is only three points from sixth place with two games remaining and one in hand on United in the final Europa League spot.
Said Benrahma’s double, a Michail Antonio strike and Manuel Lanzini’s second-half penalty secured the emphatic win for West Ham, who were denied a place in this season’s Europa League final by Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.
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COVID-19: How Cases in the Sumter, SC Metro Area Compare to Other Major Metros
The U.S. reported over 393,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 3, bringing the total count to more than 80.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 986,000 COVID-19-related deaths -- the highest death toll of any country.
New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average of 15.6 daily new coronavirus cases per 100,000 Americans -- essentially unchanged from the week prior, when there were an average of 12.7 daily new coronavirus cases per 100,000 people.
While new data shows that the risk of contracting COVID-19 is high in almost every part of the country, cities continue to be the sites of major outbreaks and superspreader events. Experts agree that the virus is more likely to spread in group settings where large numbers of people routinely have close contact with one another, such as colleges, nursing homes, bars, and restaurants. Metropolitan areas with a high degree of connectivity between different neighborhoods and a large population may be particularly at-risk.
In the 50 largest metro areas, the incidence of COVID-19 grew at an average rate of 17.9 new cases a day per 100,000 residents in the past week -- 20.8% greater than the case growth in all counties outside of metro areas.
The Sumter, SC metro area consists of Sumter County and Clarendon County. As of May 3, there were 26,028.7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 Sumter residents, roughly in line with the national rate. For comparison, the U.S. has so far reported 24,960.7 cases per 100,000 Americans nationwide.
The incidence of coronavirus cases depends on a variety of factors and can vary even between neighboring counties. Within the Sumter metro area, Sumter County has the highest incidence of COVID-19 cases. As of May 3, there were 26,117.3 cases per 100,000 residents in Sumter County, the most of any county in Sumter, yet not too far from the county with the lowest incidence. In Clarendon County, there were 25,750.2 cases per 100,000 residents -- the least of any county in Sumter.
In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, city and county governments have ordered the closure of thousands of consumer-facing businesses. These measures have led to widespread job loss and record unemployment. In the Sumter metro area, unemployment peaked at 11.4% in May 2020. As of November 2021, the metro area’s unemployment rate was 4.2%.
To determine how the incidence of COVID-19 in the Sumter, SC metro area compares to the rest of the country, 24/7 Wall St. compiled and reviewed data from state and local health departments. We ranked metro areas based on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents.To estimate the incidence of COVID-19 at the metropolitan level, we aggregated data from the county level using boundary definitions from the U.S. Census Bureau. Population data used to adjust case and death totals came from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community Survey and are five-year estimates. Unemployment data is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is seasonally adjusted.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped 15 cents over past two weeks to $4.38 per gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the current price sits just a nickel below the highest average price in history — $4.43, set on March 11.
The average price at the pump is $1.36 higher than it was one year ago.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $5.85 per gallon. The lowest average is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at $3.80 per gallon.
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Why the 49ers Replaced Rich Scangarello with Brian Griese
Quietly, the 49ers replaced quarterback coach Rich Scangarello this offseason with former NFL quarterback Brian Griese, who never has coached in his life. Now, Scangarello is the offensive coordinator at the University of Kentucky.
Why did the 49ers make the switch?
Scangarello went on a podcast with Greg Cosell this offseason and explained how he evaluates draft-eligible quarterbacks. Here's what Scangerallo said. Tell me if he sounds like someone who wanted to coach Trey Lance:
Q: What properties in a college quarterback are teams looking for in the NFL?
SCANGARELLO: "Bottom line is do they have the toughness to stand in the pocket when they're getting hit and deliver when it matters most? If you cannot do that, and you cannot show me that on your college tape, I find it very difficult for you to be a top-tier quarterback in the NFL. I would say that's where most people in the evaluation process run into problems when they don't really take that one trait, in a contested pocket, how a quarterback plays a game in college football, and really evaluates those moments in a guy's career."
Q: In college football, there are lots of quarterbacks who don't work out of muddy, noisy pockets very often. You and I talked about Trevor Lawrence last summer, and in going through all of his tape, there were just 34 plays in which he actually worked through a muddy, noise pocket, and that's obviously not a large sample size to make a judgement about his ability to do that at the NFL level.
SCANGARELLO: "If you evaluate someone how they throw on air, or if they're in a system in college where the coach is telling them where to throw the ball before the snap and they know a small amount of plays, what's good against certain coverages, those things don't really mean anything to me in the evaluation process. If you're watching a (Pro Day) workout that a guy has been through 20 times and his coach has taught him the routine and you think that is going to determine his value in this league, I think you're going to miss a lot of the time. That's not real football. And these kids have been doing it since they were 15-years old and know how to master those things. There are no variables -- they're just throwing on air. You show me a guy, all his clips throughout his career, where they take it in the chin and not turn it down and make good decisions, or when the pocket is pushed on them -- that's the league. That's what it takes in the NFL. If you can't do that, you're not going to get that overnight in the NFL, and that's always going to be where you miss on a guy. If you can't see that in a player and there's not a lot of it on tape -- let's say Trevor (Lawrence) for example, and there have been other guys, Dwayne Haskins comes to mind, I think he was touched like 18 times in his senior year. It was ridiculous how few times he was in a contested pocket. If you're going to overlook those things, then you're going to have a huge margin for error with a miss on a guy."
Q: How do you evaluate quarterbacks who went to smaller schools such as Josh Allen and Trey Lance?
SCANGARELLO: "One of my favorite things about quarterbacks historically, the mid-major to smaller Power 5 schools -- those over the history of time have been some of the best players in this league. And when you can take a quarterback who's a multi-year starter at a mid-major for example, and he can take them a level that they've never season -- let's say they're an average program, and then all of a sudden for two years they're winning conference titles or competing for it -- that tells me that quarterback has the ability to raise the level of everyone around him. For Josh Allen at Wyoming, the two years he was there, they won more games than probably ever in the history of that program. They had never had eight-win seasons. I think they'd had one or two in the whole history of the program. That tells me the guy is a winner and he has the ability to elevate the people around him. Those things are important to me."
Q: What other quarterback traits are non-negotiables for you?
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SCANGARELLO: "If you have any aspirations of playing a guy Year 1, he better have been a multi-year starter in college. To me, the experiences and taking the snaps and what you do when you're in charge and banking those reps are so important. You come out, you're a one-year guy, it's very difficult for you to just jump in and play in the league. You just haven't played enough football to hone your craft. So I'm always looking for guys who have a lot of starts. Do they take care of the football in those moments when it could go sideways, or do they create positive plays? Do they make smart decisions in critical situations? How do they play in two-minute situations? There are guys I've evaluated in recent drafts where they're on such good teams at Ohio State or these other schools where maybe they don't even have a two-minute situation that really matters in their entire career. Give me a guy who has played a lot of one-score games and found a way to win, and show me in those situations how he is under duress."
Q: What do you think of Kenny Pickett?
SCANGARELLO: "You could throw him in the Mac Jones mold. He's a multi-year starter, he took Pitt to some real high-level play, he has been very good with the ball, he's tough, he's good under duress, he won big games in the clutch -- all those things bode well...What is the elite trait? Do you want a guy who throws it hard and 70 yards or a guy that runs really fast, or do you want a guy who throws with anticipation, on time, allows Y.A.C., processes, a natural leader, those qualities?"
Let's summarize what Scangerallo said he values:
1. A quarterback who faced heavy pressure in the pocket during college and wasn't a Pro Day wonder (i.e. not Lance. North Dakota State had terrific pass protection, and he had a phenomenal Pro Day).
2. A quarterback who elevated his program (i.e. not Lance. North Dakota State is the best program in the FCS. They compete for championships every year no matter who their quarterback is).
3. A quarterback who was a multi-year starter (i.e. not Lance. He started at North Dakota State in 2019, then played just one game in 2020 due to the pandemic, then he declared for the draft).
4. A quarterback who thrived in two-minute situations in college (i.e. not Lance. He famously had zero two-minute situations at North Dakota State).
5. A quarterback such as Mac Jones or Kenny Pickett (i.e. Not Lance).
It seems clear that when Scangarello talked about highly-drafted quarterbacks who fail, he was describing Lance. And if Scangarello truly believes Lance will be a bust, then the 49ers needed to get rid of Scangarello and replace him with someone who thinks Lance can be great.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — I admit, I was close to retiring this offseason.
I have been blessed with the career I’ve had playing in the WNBA and would have been content to hang it up after last season. I was saying to myself that 2021 was going to be my last year.
That said, I didn’t like how we lost in the playoffs to Chicago at home. It was tough, so I said I’d give myself until the middle of November to see where I was at mentally and physically. Whether I wanted to come back for one more year.
I had to fake myself out at the start. Say I was going for a leisurely bike ride for 30 minutes and see how far I would get. The next day try to go a little farther. Run on the beach and see how far I could go. I was tricking myself.
I kept pushing from there. I felt good afterward and as we got closer to training camp, the small challenges got bigger. Got my lungs to feel good and my body to feel good. Mentally I tapped back into that space that you need to be in to be a professional athlete.
I got back to Minnesota around the time of the Final Four and it was great to see so many of my friends at USA Basketball training camp. Those days are definitely done.
Now I’m here for my 15th and final season. I’ll be honest, I came in with the same emotions that I had at the other ones. Just give it your all. You can’t pace yourself.
As one of the leaders of this team, I’ve always led by example as I hate talking about what you have to do. Just do it.
If it was up to me, this season would be like the 14 other ones and not a farewell tour. I just wanted to release a letter to the fans thanking them, but Cheryl Reeve thought otherwise and who am I to argue with coach. She said I deserved the best which is weird to think about. I don’t feel that I need to be praised for doing my job.
I’ve had a great career and just want to thank the fans. We’ll see how this all plays out over the course of the season.
I still plan on writing something to the fans. I try not to think too much about it and I don’t sit and ponder what I want to say as that will just get me emotional through the process. I’ve just been doing it little by little.
Stay tuned.
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While music is rapidly going digital, some music listeners still have large collections of CDs. To be able to listen to all of these CDs on the go, you need a portable CD player. However, to listen on new, high-quality headphones, that often requires a Bluetooth connection. Portable CD players with Bluetooth capabilities are available on the market, but they may be hard to find. Buying the right CD player requires knowing exactly what features are important to you.
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Radio capabilities
Alongside Bluetooth connection, another major feature for some portable CD players is the ability to play radio stations. Being able to listen to both AM and FM radio is handy for those that want to hear a live sports game. The quality of the antenna in radio capable CD players is another factor to consider.
Battery life
The battery life of most portable CD players can range widely, depending both on the power source and the amount of features. While several portable CD players have rechargeable internal batteries, many others still run on AA or AAA batteries that will need to be replaced.
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Anti-skipping technology
Most portable CD players today have built-in anti-skipping technology to prevent tracks from shorting or skipping when the CD player is jostled or dropped. While nearly all CD players are equipped with some level of anti-skipping technology, the level of effectiveness varies. The better the anti-skipping technology, the smoother the CD player will run.
Size and weight
For portable CD players, the size and weight make a massive difference. Many portable CD players can fit comfortably into the pocket of a user and shouldn’t weigh more than a few ounces. However, many portable CD players often trade low weight for higher quality features and more durability.
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Most portable CD players are fairly affordable. On the lower end, CD players can cost as little as $20. Premium CD players can cost $50-$80, depending on the included additional features.
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What you need to know: This is a high-quality portable CD player equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 technology and up to 120 seconds of anti-skip durability to prevent any disturbances.
What you’ll love: In addition to connecting to cars to serve as a CD player, this model can also support all types of CDs, including burned discs with custom playlists. It has a rechargeable battery with up to 13 hours of continuous life.
What you should consider: At $90, this CD player is more expensive than many other options.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top portable CD player with Bluetooth for the money
GPX PCB319B Portable Cd Player with Bluetooth
What you need to know: This basic Bluetooth portable CD player offers 60 seconds of anti-skip capabilities and solid durability.
What you’ll love: The CD player has disc playback features for randomizing songs, repeating songs and program specific play cycles. It also comes with a pair of wired earbuds for direct connection.
What you should consider: The device is powered by AA batteries, which are not included.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Qoosea Wall Mountable CD Player
What you need to know: This portable CD player has a stylish design and can also be used a wall-mounted speaker.
What you’ll love: It comes with several additional features, including FM and AM radio, an alarm clock, compatibility with SD cards and USB plug-ins and an external speaker.
What you should consider: Unlike other options, while the player is portable, it needs constant power, limiting its use to cars or homes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Man sentenced to life in prison for execution style double murders
ROCKVILLE, Md. (WUSA) – A 22-year-old Maryland man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the execution-style killing of two young men in 2019.
On Friday, a Montgomery County Circuit judge sentenced Andy Panton to two life sentences without the possibility of parole plus 60 years.
Two families are feeling a semblance of justice knowing Panton will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Panton was convicted of coming up behind 24-year-old Christian Roberts and 23-year-old Jordan Radway and killing them in what prosecutors call “execution style.”
“These two young men were literally executed, shot from behind, in a car, in Silver Spring,” Montgomery County District Attorney John McCarthy said. “Sadly, and I’ve spoken to the family about this, this is another instance where a young person’s life was lost in the county over marijuana.”
Police found Roberts and Radway shot to death inside a crashed car in White Oak, Maryland, in January 2019.
The incident stemmed from what investigators believe was a marijuana deal.
Panton and two others, Noah Barnett and Dontaye Hunt, were charged.
Barnett was sentenced to 42 years. Hunt’s sentencing is next Friday. Both men are 21 years old.
The families of Radway and Roberts say justice is served, but not all they’re owed.
“This part is not over. We still have one more sentencing hearing to go through and this part of our lives will be over after Friday and we still have to navigate a whole life of not having our sons around,” Christian Roberts’ father, Donald Roberts, said.
The two families say their sons had entrepreneurial minds that weren’t able to see those dreams come to fruition.
“Justice was served but it doesn’t make it any easier for us,” Jordan Radway’s father, Peter Radway, said.
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Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
As President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified war enters its fourth month, the United States recognizes the staggering human toll of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Civilian casualties continue to mount, as do widespread reports of war crimes and other atrocities perpetrated by Russia’s forces in Ukraine. As the people of Ukraine continue to fight bravely against Russia’s brutality, we will continue imposing severe costs to hold President Putin accountable for his utter disregard for human rights and fundamental freedoms. We also will hold to account those involved in his war of choice, including those suspected of taking part in atrocities and human rights abuses against civilians.
Today, the United States, in coordination with our allies and partners, is taking further actions to increase the pressure on the Russian Federation by designating the executives and board members of two of Russia’s most important banks, Sberbank and Gazprombank; a Russian state-owned bank, Moscow Industrial Bank, and 10 of its subsidiaries; and a state-supported weapons manufacturer, Promtekhnologiya.
Further, following our recent port ban, we continue to target Russia’s maritime defense logistics capabilities by designating the Ministry of Defense’s shipping company and six other maritime shipping companies that transport weapons and other military equipment for the Government of Russia, while identifying 69 of their vessels as blocked property. Additionally, we are designating Fertoing, a specialized marine engineering company that produces remotely operated subsea equipment, among other activities. Fertoing will now be blocked from accessing critical U.S. technologies.
In addition, the Treasury Department is designating Russia-1, Channel One, and NTV, all of which are directly or indirectly state-owned and controlled media within Russia, spreading disinformation to bolster Putin’s war. These television stations have been among the largest recipients of foreign revenue, which feeds back to the Russian state. The United States remains a steadfast champion for media freedom.
We are also taking steps today to impose visa restrictions on over 2,600 Russian and Belarusian military officials who are believed to have been involved in actions that threaten or violate the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or political independence of Ukraine. Included among this group are personnel who reportedly took part in Russian military activities in Bucha, the horrors of which have shocked the world. We are further announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting Russian Federation military officials and Russian-backed or Russian-installed purported authorities who are believed to have been involved in human rights abuses, violations of international humanitarian law, or public corruption in Ukraine.
In addition to holding the Lukashenka regime accountable for its complicity in enabling the Kremlin’s war, we continue to promote accountability for those involved in the decades-long violent repression of the political opposition in Belarus. In that context, the State Department has designated three Belarusian officials, Dzmitry Paulichenka, Yury Sivakov, and Viktar Sheiman, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for their involvement in gross violation of human rights, namely the enforced disappearance of at least one of Lukashenka’s political opponents in 1999. Under this authority, immediate family members are also ineligible for entry to the United States, to include Viktar Sheiman’s wife, Elena Sheiman, and his adult son, Sergei Sheiman.
Finally, the United States is cutting off Russia’s access to certain key services from U.S. companies that the Russian Federation and Russian elites use to hide their wealth and evade sanctions. We are prohibiting U.S. persons, wherever located, from providing accounting, trust and corporate formation, and management consulting services to any person located in the Russian Federation, under Executive Order (E. O.) 14071. We are also identifying the accounting, trust and corporate formation services, and management consulting sectors of the Russian economy pursuant to E.O. 14024, which will allow the United States to target any person who operates or has operated in these sectors of the Russian Federation economy.
Our actions today complement previous steps we have taken with our allies and partners since the beginning of Russia’s unconscionable war. As long as the Russian Federation continues its aggression against Ukraine, the United States will continue implementing new economic measures against Russia, in particular against its institutions and elites enabling the destruction of entire cities and the killing of thousands of civilians in Ukraine.
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One horse in the 2022 Kentucky Derby field who could make bettors' ears perk up when they hear his name is Pioneer of Medina. Last year, Medina Spirit won the Derby before testing positive for a banned substance, then passed away in December and was subsequently stripped of his victory. However, Medina Spirit is not related to Pioneer of Medina, but there is a link. Pioneer of Medina is owned by Sumaya U.S. Stables, which also owned Medina Spirit's sire, Protonico. Pioneer of Medina would have to surprise many to cross the finish line first just as Medina Spirit did, as he's a 30-1 long shot in the latest 2022 Kentucky Derby odds. His trainer, Todd Pletcher, also has Mo Donegal in the 2022 Kentucky Derby lineup at 10-1, while the horse topping the odds board is Zandon (3-1). With so much to consider while making your 2022 Kentucky Derby picks, a little expert help can go a long way. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2594161546624/kentucky-derby-2022-preview-148th-run-for-the-roses | 2022-05-08T18:49:01Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2594161546624/kentucky-derby-2022-preview-148th-run-for-the-roses | true | 7 |
Roundup: Man dies in e-bike crash; driver in barricade surrenders
Man on e-bike crashes, dies
A 31-year-old man died early Sunday morning after he apparently crashed his electric bicycle in Thousand Oaks, authorities said.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office received a report of the an injured bicyclist around 1:30 a.m. at Borchard Road and North Los Vientos Drive. The Ventura County Fire Department had already responded, said sheriff's Capt. Eduardo Malagon.
The man, accompanied by another bicyclist, had been riding and crashed into a wooden fence, Malagon said. The injured cyclist was taken to Los Robles Regional Medical Center where he later died.
Two deputies went out to investigate the traffic incident but it was not immediately clear what other factors may have contributed to the crash, Malagon.
The sheriff's captain said the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Driver barricades in stolen car
SIMI VALLEY — Authorities in Simi Valley summoned an armored vehicle and a sheriff's helicopter when a man allegedly driving a stolen car refused to come out for hours on Saturday.
Shortly after 11 a.m., Simi Valley Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle near Tapo Street and Township Avenue. The driver, 40, who sometimes lives in Simi Valley, refused to comply with directives to get out of the vehicle, according to police.
The department's armored BearCat was summoned to immobilize the car and K-9 police dog teams were deployed. In addition, a Ventura County Sheriff's helicopter crew assisted.
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Havana hotel toll rises to 30; dogs search for survivors
HAVANA (AP) — Search crews with dogs on Sunday hunted through the ruins of a luxury hotel in Cuba’s capital for survivors of a devastating explosion while officials raised the number of known dead to 30.
The Hotel Saratoga, a five-star 96-room hotel in Old Havana, was preparing to reopen after being closed for two years when an apparent gas leak ignited, blowing the outer walls into the busy, midmorning streets just a block from the country’s Capitol building on Friday.
Cuban officials on Sunday raised the known death toll to 30 from 27 even as crews continued to search for victims buried beneath piles of shattered concrete. Several nearby structures also were damaged, including the historic Marti Theater and the Calvary Baptist Church, headquarters for the denomination in western Cuba.
The church said on its Facebook page that the building suffered “significant structural damage, with several collapsed or cracked walls and columns (and) the ceiling partially collapsed,” though no church workers were hurt.
The Health Ministry said 84 people had been injured in Friday’s explosion. The dead included four minors, a pregnant woman and a Spanish tourist, whose companion was seriously injured.
The ministry on Sunday also released the names of those who died. Some 24 people remained hospitalized.
On Saturday, a representative of Grupo de Turismo Gaviota SA, which owns the hotel, said 13 of its workers remained missing. Gov. Reinaldo García Zapata said Saturday evening that 19 families had reported loved ones missing and that rescue efforts would continue.
Authorities said the cause of the explosion was still under investigation, but believed it to have been caused by a gas leak. A large crane hoisted a charred gas tanker out of the rubble Saturday.
Burials for victims have begun, according to municipal authorities. But some were still waiting for news of missing friends and relatives.
“We are hoping that something will be known about my cousin’s mother,” Angela Acosta told The Associated Press near the site of the explosion. Her relative, María de la Concepción Alard, lived in an apartment adjacent to the hotel with a black Labrador, which was rescued along with another dog Sunday.
Crews have worked to clean up streets around the hotel and by late Saturday, substantial pedestrian traffic had resumed.
“There are mothers who are without their children today,” Matha Verde, a manicurist who was walking near the Saratoga, said Sunday, when Mother’s Day was celebrated in Cuba. She said she tells women who lost their sons or daughters in the explosion that they “have to keep going.”
The explosion added to the woes of a crucial tourism industry that had been stifled by the coronavirus pandemic as well as tightened sanctions imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump and kept in place the Biden administration. Those limited visits by U.S. tourists to the islands and restricted remittances from Cubans in the U.S. to their families in Cuba.
Tourism had started to revive somewhat early this year, but the war in Ukraine deflated a boom of Russian visitors, who accounted for almost a third of the tourists arriving in Cuba last year.
The Saratoga, which had been closed through the pandemic, was one of the elite lodgings in Havana, often hosting visiting VIPs and celebrities.
Some attention in Cuba began to shift to an official visit by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who arrived Saturday night and met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Sunday. López Obrador was wrapping up a five-country tour that began in Central America.
Díaz-Canel visited Mexico during its independence day celebrations last year. López Obrador has recently spoken out against the apparent U.S. government intention of excluding Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the Summit of the Americas it will host in Los Angeles in June.
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Russian climber dies on Everest: Man who fell ill with altitude sickness becomes second person to perish on the world's highest mountain this climbing season
- The fatality was confirmed by Mingma Gelu Sherpa of Seven Summits Treks
- It was the second death on the Nepal side of the mountain this climbing season
- Last month Nepali climber Ngimi Tenji Sherpa was found dead on the mountain
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A Russian climber has died on Mount Everest in the second fatality on the world's highest peak this season.
The man, who has not been named, died on Saturday after falling ill while acclimatising at a camp below the summit at 21,499 feet.
'His body has been brought to the base camp and will be flown to Kathmandu once the weather improves,' said Bhisma Raj Dhungana, an official at Nepal's tourism department.
'Though the cause of the death is not known yet, it could be due to complications related to altitude sickness.'
The man, who has not been named, died on Saturday after falling ill while acclimatising at a camp below the summit at 21,499 feet (this photo shows Camp Four, the highest camp on Mount Everest littered with abandoned tents in 2019)
The fatality was also confirmed by Mingma Gelu Sherpa of Seven Summits Treks, the agency that handled his expedition.
It was the second death on the Nepal side of the 29,028-foot mountain this climbing season.
Last month a Nepali climber, Ngimi Tenji Sherpa, who was carrying equipment uphill, was found dead on the mountain.
Eleven Nepali climbers reached the summit on Saturday, the first of hundreds of climbers expected to scale the world's highest mountain from its southern approach in the coming weeks.
Heavy traffic of mountain climbers lining up to stand at the summit of Mount Everest in May 2019
Nepal has issued 316 permits to mountaineers including 17 Russians for this year's spring climbing season, which runs from mid-April to the end of May.
On average, around five climbers die every year on the world's highest peak.
But in 2019, 11 people died, with four of the deaths blamed on overcrowding that year.
It comes on the same day that a Nepali Sherpa climbed Mount Everest for the 26th time, outdoing his own previous world record set last year.
Kami Rita Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest for the 26th time, outdoing his own previous record set last year
Kami Rita Sherpa, 52, climbed to the top of the summit on Saturday while guiding 10 other Sherpas along the southeast ridge route up the 29,035-foot peak.
'Kami Rita has broken his own record and established a new world record in climbing', said Taranath Adhikari, director general of the Department of Tourism in capital Kathmandu.
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The largest European conflict since the Second World War has developed into a punishing war of attrition
Dozens of Ukrainians are feared dead after a Russian bomb destroyed a school sheltering about 90 people in the basement as Moscow’s invading forces kept up their barrage of cities, towns and villages in eastern and southern Ukraine.
The governor of Luhansk province, one of two areas that make up the eastern industrial heartland known as the Donbas, said the school in the village of Bilohorivka caught fire after Saturday’s bombing.
Emergency crews found two bodies and rescued 30 people, he said.
“Most likely, all 60 people who remain under the rubble are now dead,” governor Serhiy Haidai wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
Russian shelling also killed two boys, aged 11 and 14, in the nearby town of Pryvillia, he said.
Since failing to capture Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Russia has focused its offensive in the Donbas, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting since 2014 and occupy some territory.
The largest European conflict since the Second World War has developed into a punishing war of attrition due to the Ukrainian military’s unexpectedly effective defence.
To demonstrate success, Moscow was aiming to complete its conquest of the besieged port city of Mariupol in time for Victory Day celebrations on Monday.
All the remaining women, children and older civilians who had been sheltering with Ukrainian fighters in a sprawling steel mill that is the city’s last defence holdout were evacuated on Saturday.
The troops still inside have refused to surrender and requested international help to get them out too.
Capturing Mariupol would give Moscow a land bridge to the Crimean Peninsula, annexed from Ukraine during a 2014 invasion.
Satellite photos shot on Friday by Planet Labs PBC showed vast devastation at the Azovstal steel mill.
Buildings had gaping holes in the roofs, including one under which hundreds of fighters were likely to be hiding.
After rescuers evacuated the last civilians on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address that the focus would turn to extracting the wounded and medics, adding: “Of course, if everyone fulfils the agreements. Of course, if there are no lies.”
Elsewhere on the coast, air raid sirens sounded several times early on Sunday in the major Black Sea port of Odesa, which Russia struck with six cruise missiles on Saturday.
The Odesa city council said four of the missiles hit a furniture company, with the shock waves and debris badly damaging high-rise apartment buildings.
The other two missiles hit the Odesa airport, where a previous Russian attack destroyed the runway.
In a sign of the dogged resistance that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine’s military struck Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war’s first days and has become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance.
Western military analysts also said a Ukrainian counteroffensive was advancing around the country’s second-largest city, Kharkiv.
Ukraine’s military said retreating Russian forces destroyed three bridges on a road north-east of the city to try to slow the Ukrainian advance.
Ukrainian leaders warned that attacks would only worsen in the lead-up to Victory Day, when Russia celebrates Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945 with military parades.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to want to proclaim some kind of triumph in Ukraine when he addresses the troops in Red Square on Monday.
In neighbouring Moldova, Russian and separatist troops were on “full alert”, the Ukrainian military warned.
The region has increasingly become a focus of worries that the conflict could expand beyond Ukraine’s borders.
Pro-Russian forces broke off the Transnistria section of Moldova in 1992, and Russian troops have been stationed there since, ostensibly as peacekeepers.
Those forces are on “full combat readiness”, Ukraine said, without giving details on how it came to the assessment.
Moscow has sought to sweep across southern Ukraine both to cut off the country from the sea and create a corridor to Transnistria.
But it has struggled to achieve those objectives.
Satellite photos analysed by the Associated Press (AP) showed Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia’s efforts to control the Black Sea.
A satellite image taken on Sunday morning by Planet Labs PBC showed smoke rising from two sites on the island.
On the island’s southern edge, a fire smoked next to debris.
That corresponded to a video released by the Ukrainian military showing its strike on a Russian helicopter that had flown to the island.
A Planet Labs image from Saturday showed most of the island’s buildings, as well as what appeared to be a Serna-class landing craft against the island’s northern beach, had been destroyed by Ukrainian drone attacks.
The most intense combat in recent days has taken place in eastern Ukraine.
Western military analysts said a counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces was progressing around Kharkiv.
The Ukrainian military said it retook control of five villages and part of a sixth near the north-eastern city.
However, the Ukrainian army withdrew from Luhansk province’s embattled city of Popasna, Mr Haidai said on Sunday.
In a video interview posted on his Telegram channel, Mr Haidai said that Kyiv’s troops had “moved to stronger positions, which they had prepared ahead of time”.
“All free settlements in the Luhansk region are hot spots,” Mr Haidai added.
“Right now, there are shooting battles in (the villages) of Bilohorivka, Voivodivka and towards Popasna.”
Mr Zelensky said in his nightly address that work would also continue on Sunday on securing humanitarian corridors for residents of Mariupol and surrounding towns to leave.
It remains unclear what will happen to the estimated 2,000 fighters at the Azovstal plant, both those still in combat and the hundreds believed to be wounded.
The Ukrainian government has been reaching out to international organisations to try to secure safe passage for them.
Mr Zelensky said officials were trying to find a way to evacuate them.
He acknowledged the difficulty, but said: “We are not losing hope, we are not stopping. Every day we are looking for some diplomatic option that might work.”
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Illuminati? Incursions? We answer your Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness questions
Warning: This article contains spoilers about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a blast and a half, but the plot is so fast-moving (and throws so many different high concepts at the viewer) that it can be easy to feel a little lost once the spectacle is over. Questions like "who are the Illuminati?" and "what exactly are 'incursions?'" may be rattling around in your head after seeing the latest MCU film. Don't worry, we have answers!
Who are the Illuminati?
As seen in Multiverse of Madness, the Illuminati are a group of superheroes that protect one of the parallel Earths in the titular multiverse. However, it's not accurate to say that they are that universe's equivalent of the Avengers; the names are different for a reason. Befitting their title, the Illuminati are a secret cabal of superpowered beings, not a public-facing team.
The comic version of the Illuminati was originally created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist David Finch in the pages of their New Avengers, before the group's backstory was expanded in the New Avengers: Illuminati miniseries. Like the big-screen version, the comic Illuminati typically consists of members who each represent the different spheres of the Marvel Universe.
The original lineup consisted of Iron Man (representing the Avengers), Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic (the Fantastic Four), Professor X (mutants), Black Bolt (Inhumans), Namor the Sub-Mariner (Atlantis), and Doctor Strange (magic). As you'll see, Multiverse of Madness comes close to recreating that lineup thanks to John Krasinki's Reed Richards, Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier, and Anson Mount's Black Bolt. Even that world's Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) was a former member until he was executed and succeeded by Baron Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor) as Sorcerer Supreme. Hayley Atwell's Captain Carter and Lashana Lynch's Captain Marvel are new (but very sensible) additions and definitely help with the gender balance. Since Namor has yet to appear in the MCU, it makes sense that he wasn't involved.
After all, the lineup of the comic Illuminati changed slightly over the years (sometimes Black Panther or Captain America join for brief periods), but their mission remained constant: Without the knowledge of their fellow superheroes, the Illuminati take it upon themselves to handle dangerous threats (like the Kree-Skull conflict, or the interdimensional being known as the Beyonder) before they become planetary crises.
When writer Jonathan Hickman reunited the Illuminati in his 2013 New Avengers reboot, he presented them with their biggest problem yet: Incursions. Which brings us to the next big question…
What are incursions?
Unfortunately, the Marvel multiverse is not just an excuse to meet parallel versions of heroes we know and love. It also comes with dangers. As conceived by Hickman in his New Avengers run leading up to the 2015 Secret Wars event comic, incursions occur when two parallel universes collide — with Earth as the focal point. This involves the extremely strange visual of another Earth appearing in the sky.
If this collision is not prevented, both universes are destroyed. The simplest method of prevention is to destroy one of the Earths before they can collide, thus saving both universes at the cost of a few billion human lives. It's quite the lose-lose situation.
Our favorite Marvel heroes are, of course, averse to taking life under any circumstances. In Hickman's comics, the Illuminati tried several different methods for preventing incursions without destroying other Earths — including assembling the Infinity Gauntlet and using its power to push a parallel Earth back.
Although it's a little hard to wrap your head around given the movie's pace, this seems to have been what disgraced the Stephen Strange of Earth-838 in Multiverse of Madness. In order to achieve the power needed to defeat their world's Thanos, he caused an incursion — and in order to save his world, he destroyed the other one. The Illuminati held him responsible for those billions of deaths, and that's why they executed him.
At the end of Multiverse of Madness, America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) is safe and the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) is defeated — but the post-credits scene makes clear that the incursion problem is not solved yet. This will all be important stuff to keep in mind going forward.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Now, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are calling out the Golden State Warriors for causing unnecessary injury.
Morant re-injured his troublesome right knee late in the game when Jordan Poole grabbed it as they fought for a loose ball late in the Warriors’ 142-112 victory that embarrassed the Grizzlies on Saturday night and gave Golden State a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Morant left Chase Center without speaking to reporters but posted and later deleted a video of the play on his Twitter feed with the words “broke the code,” a reference Warriors coach Steve Kerr had used five days earlier when Dillon Brooks’ hard foul in Game 2 sidelined Gary Payton II.
Poole and Andrew Wiggins swarmed Morant as he dribbled at the top of the 3-point arc when Morant struggled to keep possession — and Poole described it as “a basketball play.”
“When we doubled him, I hit the ball, l was going for the ball. Obviously, you don’t want to see anybody get hurt, I’m not even that type of player,” Poole said. “I respect everybody. Obviously hopefully he gets better and we can see him out there next game. ”
Brooks was suspended for his Flagrant 2 foul in the first quarter Tuesday night when he pounded the head of a driving Payton, who landed awkwardly and fractured his left elbow. He will be sidelined indefinitely, also with ligament and muscle damage.
Kerr said the play was “dirty” and broke an NBA “code” injuring someone and threatening his career, while Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins and his Grizzlies players defended their hard-nosed style as not dirty at all.
Draymond Green and Golden State kept cool from the opening tip — methodically running away with it. Instead, Memphis forward Kyle Anderson got ejected with 6:19 left for arguing an offensive foul.
Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Klay Thompson had 21 and nine rebounds and Golden State shut down Morant’s supporting cast.
A 3 by Morant just before the halftime buzzer got the Grizzlies to 64-57 at the break and gave him 17 of his 34 points after a 47-point performance in Game 2. But Morant couldn’t do it alone for Memphis, and he was done after rubbing his tender right knee and limping off with 6:19 to play before heading to the locker room.
“He’s getting evaluated now. Nothing further. We just watched the replay,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said. “He was going after a dribble and Jordan Poole actually grabbed his knee and yanked it, which kind of triggered whatever happened, so I’m actually going to be very curious to see what happens after that.”
Kerr said he “didn’t even notice the play.”
Brooks will be back for Game 4 on Monday night at Chase Center, where the raucous sellout crowd included two women holding signs of Payton’s face insisting the Warriors “Win it for Gary.” It’s unclear if Morant will be fine to play.
“I’ve been through a tough knee injury, and I don’t think there’s any malicious intent from Jordan,” Thompson said. “I don’t even think he’s strong enough to affect somebody’s knee. But we’re not out there trying to hurt people or trying to club people in the back of the head on a fast break. We play the game the right way and I’m going to have his back.”
Golden State dominated with a balanced attack and energy on both ends after Green called for the offense to do more to better the defense. He dished out eight assists, five points and five rebounds.
“The shot selection was much improved,” Kerr said.
Poole scored 27 points off the bench and Andrew Wiggins added 17 points for Golden State, which used a 10-0 run out of halftime to take command for good.
“We’ve got another game on Monday,” Poole said when asked what he expects next given the latest back-and-forth between the rivals.
Rookie Jonathan Kuminga provided a spark starting in Payton’s place, while Ziare Williams was in for Brooks.
Curry missed his initial two shots then scored his first points of the game by making a big 3 with 0.9 left in the first as the Warriors trailed 28-26.
Morant hit a 31-foot 3-pointer midway through the first and Williams dunked shortly after for a 21-8 lead and Memphis made 6 of 9 shots to start the game. But the Grizzlies went cold and made only 3 of the next 12 and watched the Warriors close the quarter with an 18-7 burst.
“We were just too frenetic to start off the game,” Kerr said.
THOMPSON’S TOUCH
Curry’s Splash Brother, Thompson shot 8 for 13 with four 3-pointers in a solid shooting night.
He had been 11 for 38 from the floor, including 5 of 22 on 3-pointers, so far in the series before finding a better groove. Kerr figured it would happen soon enough.
“When we’re getting good shots, the chances of Klay getting hot are much greater, and when he gets hot, our team takes on a different look,” Kerr said. “We just become much tougher to guard.”
ADAMS’ ABSENCE
Grizzlies center Steven Adams was available to play for the first time this series series after coming out of the league health and safety protocols but the big man didn’t play until the game was out of hand.
TIP-INS
Grizzlies: G Desmond Bane’s troublesome back was sore during Game 2 but has improved. “His back is progressing. I don’t think he’s at full strength like he was in the regular season but he’s the ultimate competitor,” Jenkins said. Bane had 16 points in 29 minutes. … Memphis shot 6 of 11 from 3-point range in the opening quarter.
Warriors: The Warriors outrebounded the Grizzlies 21-14 in the first half and 53-37 overall. … Golden State is 4-0 playing at home during this postseason and 49-11 dating to the 2015 title run that ended with the franchise’s first championship in 40 years.
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Which gift for Beyblade fans is best?
When Beyblades were first released in 2002, kids were enamored with the unique battle tops. Since then, Beyblades have changed quite a bit and now feature mostly metal designs that make for more satisfying battles. If you’re gift shopping for a Beyblade fan, you can’t go wrong with a Beyblade or Beyblade arena. However, there are other products that are worth your consideration as well.
What is Beyblade?
Beyblade is a fun battle-top game based on the popular anime and manga series of the same name. Much like Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon, both the animated series and game tend to grow and change with each other year after year. The game was first released in the United States in 2002, but it has evolved quite a bit since then.
Newer versions of the battle tops include rail-riding capabilities and, in many cases, a function that makes the tops burst into several pieces when struck in a particular way. In the Beyblade game, players are awarded one point each time an opposing top stops spinning or two points if the opposing top bursts.
Evolution of Beyblade
- Magnacore System – Magnacore Beyblades are equipped with magnets that can oppose or repel each other depending on which side the player leaves facing upward.
- Engine Gear System – Engine Gear Beyblades feature a unique spring-loaded system that allows the tops to spin faster or change direction during battle. Some Engine Gear Beyblades can make the top of the Beyblade spin in a different direction than the bottom.
- Heavy Metal System – Heavy Metal Beyblades replace the majority of the plastic components with metal components, making their attacks significantly more effective.
- 4D System – 4D Beyblades allow for advanced customization and feature a mixture of plastic and metal components. By changing various pieces of the Beyblade, you can give your top new attack and defense modes in battle.
- Extreme Battle System – The Extreme Battle System features several, mostly non-customizable, types of battle tops that give players new ways to enjoy Beyblade. For example, Electro Battler tops light up and produce sound effects, Stealth Battlers feature hidden weapons and Control Beyblades allow players to direct their top with a remote control.
- Burst System – Most Beyblades available today are Burst System Beyblades, which are made of a mix of metal and plastic pieces that burst open when struck a certain way.
Beyblade Burst app
The Beyblade Burst app gives Beyblade fans a fun new way to enjoy their battle tops. Many Beyblade toys include corresponding QR codes that you can scan to unlock the virtual version of the top in the Beyblade Burst app. Once unlocked in the app, you can digitally customize your Beyblade and challenge friends or other players across the world. The app features casual play in addition to competitive tournaments and leagues.
Best Beyblade gifts
Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Volt Knockout Battle Set
This Beyblade set contains a left-spinning top, a right-spinning top and a unique Beyblade stadium that’s perfect for head-to-head battles. The stadium’s “Power Vortex” design features round indentations that prepare your tops to quickly meet in battle. This set also includes QR codes that unlock virtual versions of the tops in the Beyblade Burst app.
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Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Spark Power Set
This right-spinning top includes a QR code that allows you to download the virtual version of the Brave Valtryek V6 Beyblade in the Beyblade Burst app. The included launcher features a unique “Spark” feature that lights up and simulates real sparks when the top is launched. Although it is intended for use with the Speedstorm Beystadium, you can still use this top with nearly any other Beystadium as well.
The Beyblade Burst Beylocker is great for someone who has a huge Beyblade collection but nowhere to store them. This durable carrying case may seem small, but it can still hold up to 20 disassembled Beyblades, or 10 assembled Beyblades. You can also fit two launchers and two ripcords, or several other accessories. In addition to the Beylocker, this set includes one Valtryek V1 Beyblade.
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Beyblade Burst Evolution Elite Warrior 4-Pack
The Amazon-exclusive Beyblade Burst Evolution Elite Warrior set includes four Beyblade Burst tops, including two classic tops that have been redesigned as Burst tops. Although this set doesn’t include launchers or ripcords, players who already own them will love this affordable set of tops.
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Beyblade Burst Turbo Double Beyblade shirt
This shirt’s vibrant design features two Beyblade Burst tops and the Beyblade Burst logo. The Beyblade Burst Turbo Double Beyblade T-Shirt is 100% cotton, comes in several sizes and doesn’t feature any of the characters from the anime, making it ideal for Beyblade fans that favor the game over the show.
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Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle
The motorized Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Stadium features a spinning disc in the center of the stadium that can either redirect the tops or supercharge their attacks. This set may be on the pricier side, but players will love its unique design and the included Evo Lucius Endbringer L6 and Evo Hyperion Flamebringer H6 Beyblades.
Beyblade Burst Avatar Attack Battle Set
This unique Amazon exclusive includes two Beyblades, two launchers and a Beystadium equipped with a “claw-strike” and “sword-slash” attack that players can use on the opposing Beyblade. The included Kerbeus K2 and Valtryek V2 Beyblades are fan-favorites, and the Beystadium has an upper layer that helps contain Beyblades when they burst open.
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Chinese Lockdowns Weigh Heavily on Adidas’ First Quarter Results
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Once seen as Adidas ’s best opportunity for growth, the China business is weighing on the numbers: Net sales rose 0.6 percent to 5.3 billion euros in the first quarter.
Stripping out the impact of currencies, the company said revenues fell 3 percent.
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The slowdown had been expected. The last quarter of 2021 brought a similar dip and Adidas had forecast a mid-single digit decline in revenues for Q1 in 2022.
Besides ongoing COVID-19 related lockdowns and a consumer boycott in China, the German brand was still working through supply-chain issues, lockdowns in its main manufacturing hubs in Vietnam late last year, and freight problems.
However, the company should return to growth in Q2, Adidas chief executive officer, Kasper Rorsted, said in a statement, despite expecting “the challenging market environment in Greater China to continue.”
Order books are full, the Adidas boss continued, and the brand has “strong double-digit growth in the vast majority of our markets.”
Adidas has three main markets – Europe, America and China – and until recently, each brought in roughly a third of the brand’s revenues.
In Q1, revenues from Greater China fell 34.6 percent to bring in 1 billion, and revenues in the rest of Asia Pacific dropped 15.7 percent to make 506 million euros.
Other territories were healthier.
In the Europe, Middle East and Africa territory, Adidas brought in 1.93 billion euros, reflecting growth of 9.1 percent. In North America, Adidas revenues grew 12.8 percent to hit 1.4 billion euros.
Increases in these markets were more in line with what Adidas experienced between 2015 and 2020, when it has averaged around 13 percent growth annually. The company emphasized that income from the markets that saw increases now make up around 80 percent of its business. And recently market analysts from the likes of Credit Suisse and Baader Bank have expressed concern that Adidas’ China business might never return to previous form.
EBIT fell 38.5 percent to 437 million.
Despite the decreases, Adidas sales figures actually slightly outpaced market expectations. Analysts had predicted, on average, operating profit of 395.5 million euros and sales of 5.22 billion euros this quarter.
Adidas confirmed its guidance for the year, although the company cautioned that this would now be at the lower end of what it had predicted. Revenues should still grow by between 11 and 13 percent over the full year, it said. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2593993671434/chinese-lockdowns-weigh-heavily-on-adidas-first-quarter-results | 2022-05-08T19:17:28Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2593993671434/chinese-lockdowns-weigh-heavily-on-adidas-first-quarter-results | false | 2 |
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