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A North Carolina women's college announced on Wednesday that it is renaming a building named after a white supremacist who supported unequal funding for schools based on race.
The board of trustees of Meredith College in Raleigh voted at a meeting last month to rename Joyner Hall after finding out about the background of James Yadkin Joyner, according to an announcement on its web page.
“We know some may disagree with the Board’s decision, but the ongoing harm done by Joyner’s initiative makes it untenable to continue to honor him – especially as an educator,” the announcement said.
The move is part of Meredith's Initiative on Anti-Racism. Nearly two years ago, the board joined historians, researchers, diversity consultants, and representative faculty, staff, and alumnae to begin a review of building names on Meredith’s campus, which was built in 1925-26.
“The racist ideas James Yadkin Joyner, who served as a trustee for 55 years, stood for throughout his lifetime, are antithetical to Meredith College’s mission, vision, and values,” the announcement said.
In addition to the renaming of Joyner Hall, the Board endorsed placing signs with QR codes on each campus building to provide historical context about all of the individuals for whom the buildings are currently named.
Campus buildings at UNC-Chapel Hill and East Carolina University are also named for Joyner.
The announcement was signed by Yvette Brown, the chair of the college's board of trustees, and Jo Allen, the college's president. Both are Meredith alumnus.
WUNC's Joe Jurney contributed to this story.
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EastEnders star Maddy Hill joined the cast of the BBC One soap as Nancy Carter back in 2014.
Over the past eight years, the character has been part of some gripping storylines.
Nancy is the daughter of Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright).
Speaking about joining EastEnders at the time, the 32-year-old actress said: "I feel incredibly privileged to have been given such an amazing opportunity and I can't wait to start work with such a talented cohort of actors."
In recent months, Nancy has been growing closer to hunky Zack Hudson (James Farrar).
She offers her beau a proposition during Thursday (April 7) episode but will he accept?
As Nancy's new romance continues to blossom in Eastenders, Daily Star has taken a look into actress Maddy's life away from Albert Square.
Early days
Before becoming a soap star, Maddy trained at Rose Bruford College drama school.
Her first credited acting role was a two episode guest appearance in ITV drama Whitechapel during the third series.
Ahead of her gig on EastEnders, Maddy appeared as a checkout girl in the 2013 film uwantme2killhim?.
She has also had roles in the stage productions of As You Like it as Phoebe and The Meeting Place as George.
In October 2013, it was announced that Danny Dyer and Kellie Bright had been cast as Mick and Linda Carter and that they would be taking over The Queen Victoria pub.
A few days later it was revealed Maddy had bagged the role as Mick and Linda's daughter Nancy.
In 2015, Maddy won the Best Newcomer Award at the TV Choice Awards, the Inside Soap Awards and the British Soap Awards.
The following year she won Best Newcomer at the National TV Awards.
In 2016, Nancy left Walford for a new life in New Zealand with her husband Tamwar Masood (Himesh Patel).
Reality TV stint
Following her departure from Eastenders, Maddy dabbled in reality TV with an appearance on Masterchef in 2014.
In 2016, she took part in The Great British Bake-Off to raise money for Sport Relief.
Opening up about being approached for the baking show, Maddy said at the time: ""I thought it would be such a hilarious calamity that I had to do it.
"And best of all it’s for charity, helping raise money for people living tough lives in the UK and around the world."
Rival soap role
Maddy starred as paramedic Ruby Sparks in Casualty after leaving Eastenders.
For the role, the actress qualified as a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver.
Ruby was introduced as part of the show's increased focus on paramedics and producers wanted to explore the profession through the character.
She started caring for her newborn niece Harmony following the death of her sister Violette.
The storyline lead to the character's departure from the serial and she exited the BBC soap in 2020.
Sweet gestures
Maddy is active on social media and dedicates a lot of her feed to good causes and her own random acts of kindness, such as giving away Bruno Mars tickets to her followers.
She also performed on stage as Imogen in an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Cymbeline at The Globe.
During the first lockdown, she took part in a fundraiser to raise money for theatre following its closure due to the pandemic.
Maddy recorded a verse from Cymbeline to contribute to the good cause.
Epic return
Maddy returned to EastEnders as Nancy in April 2021, five years after her departure.
Speaking about her 2021 return to Eastenders, the TV personality has said she couldn’t wait to film with her old castmates.
"I’m so excited to be coming back and reconnecting with all the hilarious, warm, talented cast and crew and meeting some lovely new faces," she said.
"I absolutely loved playing Nancy and have often wondered what she's up to, so feel very grateful to be able to rediscover her five years on."
Since arriving back in Walford, Nancy has had to deal with her mother and father's divorce as well as her health battle with epilepsy.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan lawmaker charged with drunken driving in February couldn't balance on one leg after being pulled over in suburban Detroit, according to video and a report from police.
An officer noticed state Rep. Mary Cavanagh's car driving past them with two flat tires and veering between lanes at around 2 a.m. Feb 25, the report from the Livonia Police Department said. The front driver's side tire then disconnected from the rim and the officer pulled over the Redford Democrat.
Cavanagh first told police she was coming back from a Livonia Democratic Party meeting and then, after rifling through some papers trying to find her license, she said she was returning from Lansing.
In the video released by Livonia police, Cavanagh changed the number of glasses of wine she said she had that night between two and one a few times. She failed to follow directions during field sobriety tests walking heel-to-toe and was unable to stand on one foot after several attempts.
Cavanagh tested at 0.176% blood alcohol content in the back of the police car and then 0.2% at the Livonia jail, more than two times the legal limit of 0.08%.
It was her second time charged with operating while intoxicated by Livonia police. The first was in 2015, though she pleaded guilty to an impaired driving charge.
Cavanagh’s attorney, Todd Perkins, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Cavanagh recognizes her responsibility to her constituents and will eventually explain the details of what happened.
Cavanagh is scheduled for a pretrial conference April 21.
Her February arrest wasn't publicly known until this week, when Gongwer News Service in Lansing reported about it, sparking concern from House leadership.
Republican House Speaker Jason Wentworth said in a statement earlier this week that he was not aware of Cavanagh's arrest and hoped that Democratic leaders "didn’t know and try to keep it under wraps.”
Minority Leader Donna Lasinski's office sent a statement to The AP on Thursday saying “Rep. Cavanagh is facing a serious charge and handling the issue privately and on her own timeline. As we learned of the incident over the weekend, we offered our support and will continue to do so as the legal process proceeds.”
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Anna Liz Nichols is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Nichols reported from Lansing.
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Judge rules material from Troubles documentaries be handed to PSNI for terror probe
The BBC is to hand over broadcasted and unbroadcasted material from a documentary series about Northern Ireland’s Troubles to the police as part of investigations into terrorist activity, a judge has said.
An order was made at Belfast Crown Court following agreement between the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and BBC on material in the Spotlight On The Troubles: A Secret History series, which was first broadcast in 2019.
The material includes interviews with Patrick Ryan, a Catholic priest, who told the programme he had maintained a network of Europe-wide contacts used to generate arms and money for the IRA.
It also features interviews with convicted killer Laurence Maguire about his involvement with the Mid Ulster UVF.
A PSNI lawyer told the court there are “reasonable grounds” to believe the material is likely to be of use to terrorist investigations.
Judge Neil Rafferty praised counsel for both the BBC and the PSNI for reaching accommodation on what material should be handed over in what he said has been a long-running case.
He said: “I remind myself of my obligations under the Terrorism Act. The following conditions must be satisfied…
“That the order is sought for the purposes of a terrorist investigation.
“Having read and considered the papers and evidence, I am satisfied that it is for the purpose of a terrorist investigation.
“That there are reasonable grounds for believing the material is likely to be of substantial value to a terrorist investigation.
“I am satisfied there is reasonable belief that it would be of substantial value in the investigation.
“Lastly is the public interest test. It is a balancing act to be carried out in difficult circumstances often. There is a need to protect the public from terrorist activity.
“The Article 10 rights of free and investigative journalism are significantly to be respected.
“In a world of fake news, false allegations and the restrictions on certain media outlets worldwide, we welcome living in a free state protected by those who can point out things that sometimes are not convenient to be pointed out.
“In respect to material that is identified to me, I am satisfied that, given the nature of the material and the spirit in which the order has been drawn up, I am satisfied the public interest is in favour of granting an order in the following terms.”
The judge continued: “Within 21 days the BBC shall produce the following material to the PSNI, insofar as they are held by the BBC arising out of episodes three, six and eight of the BBC’s Spotlight On The Troubles: A Secret History, first broadcast in 2019.
“All broadcast and unbroadcast recordings of interviews of Patrick Ryan, insofar as those interviews relate to his involvement of suspect acts of IRA terrorism.
“All broadcast and unbroadcast recordings of interviews of Laurence Maguire insofar as those interviews relate to his involvement in suspected acts of terrorism in connection with Mid Ulster UVF.
“Any right of reply letters sent to Alan Oliver in advance of the sixth programme of the series.
“These materials are only to be used for the purposes of a terrorist investigation and any subsequent prosecution and are to be retained by the PSNI.”
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DeKalb announces early voting locations, encourages quick absentee applications
With early voting beginning May 2, registered voters in DeKalb County desiring to cast an absentee ballot for the May 24 primary election are encouraged to begin the process now by visiting www.dekalbvotes.com. County officials said completing the absentee voting ballot application on the website is the first step...
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• AARP Tax Aide is doing taxes today from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Gate City Christian Church, 202 W. Siphon Road in Chubbuck, and at the Pocatello Senior Activity Center, 427 N. Sixth Ave. in Pocatello, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• The Idaho State College of Arts and Letters will host the first series of the revitalized Humanities Cafe at 5:30 p.m. today at the Union Taproom, 230 W. Bonneville St. in Pocatello. This year’s topic is “Of Ghosts and Mystery,” with ISU professors, Matthew VanWinkle and Kirsten Green Mink presenting, respectively, “Fleshlier Flickers: Haunted Cinemas and The Shadow of War in Graham Greene and Joe Hill,” and “Hog’s Exit: The True Story of Jerry Daniels.” Appetizers will be provided with a no-host bar.
• Star Route Brewery, 218 N. Main St. in Pocatello, hosts a free trivia night every Thursday at 7 p.m.
• There will be an open mic at Station Square, 200 S. Main St. in Pocatello, from 7 to 11 p.m. today. Come join in a fun evening with an open mic for poetry, stories and music.
The Yellowstone Restaurant, 230 W. Bonneville St. in Pocatello, will host its First Thursday Wine Pairing from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Call 208-234-7000 to reserve your spot.
• The Idaho State Percussion students are hosting a concert at Goranson Hall in the ISU Fine Arts Building at 7:30 p.m. today. Admission is free.
• The Bourbon Barrel, 238 W. Clark St. in Pocatello, hosts karaoke every Thursday at 8 p.m.
• The Jeff Crosby Band will perform live starting at 9 p.m. today at First National Bar, 232 W. Center St. in Pocatello.
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• "Death on the Nile" will be shown at 7 p.m. today and Friday and at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday in the Bengal Theater at ISU. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple's idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Admission is $3 for the public, $2 for ISU staff and free for ISU students with Bengal ID.
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• The Union Taproom, inside the Historic Yellowstone Hotel at 230 W. Bonneville St. in Pocatello, will host open mic night from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. All styles and talents are welcome.
• Rock Dee House Dueling Pianos will put on a show at 7 p.m. Friday at Star Route Brewery, 218 N. Main St. in Pocatello. Admission is $25. For reservations, text 208-573-6442. Seating is limited.
• Rob Gardner’s “Lamb of God” production will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello. More than 150 people will perform on stage to help portray Christ’s final days through the perspectives of those who loved him. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
• ISU professors and acclaimed performers Kori Bond and Mark Neiwirth will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall at the Stephens Performing Arts Center in Pocatello. Admission is $10 for the public, $7 for ISU faculty and staff, $5 for pre college aged students, and free for ISU students with a Bengal ID.
• The Party Barn, inside Westwood Mall in Pocatello, will host the A World on Fire Spring Tour, featuring multiple metal bands, starting at 9 p.m. Friday. Admission is $10 at the door.
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• Almost Famous will perform live in the Loft at Portneuf Valley Brewing, 615 S. First Ave. in Pocatello, from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
1-3-9-2, Fireball:
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
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Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:TROW – Get Rating) by 7.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 2,338 shares of the asset manager’s stock after acquiring an additional 167 shares during the period. Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc.’s holdings in T. Rowe Price Group were worth $460,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Amplius Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in T. Rowe Price Group during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Moors & Cabot Inc. purchased a new position in T. Rowe Price Group during the third quarter worth about $32,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its stake in T. Rowe Price Group by 91.2% in the third quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 174 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Baystate Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of T. Rowe Price Group by 686.4% during the 4th quarter. Baystate Wealth Management LLC now owns 173 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 151 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arlington Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of T. Rowe Price Group during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $38,000. 71.35% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Several brokerages have commented on TROW. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price target on shares of T. Rowe Price Group from $172.00 to $159.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 18th. StockNews.com started coverage on T. Rowe Price Group in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating for the company. BMO Capital Markets lowered their price target on T. Rowe Price Group from $240.00 to $198.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 28th. Citigroup dropped their price target on T. Rowe Price Group from $159.00 to $136.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 24th. Finally, Bank of America initiated coverage on T. Rowe Price Group in a research report on Thursday, December 16th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $212.00 price target for the company. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, T. Rowe Price Group currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $188.15.
T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ:TROW – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 27th. The asset manager reported $3.17 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $3.07 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $1.96 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.95 billion. T. Rowe Price Group had a return on equity of 35.83% and a net margin of 40.18%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.89 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. will post 11.81 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 15th were paid a $1.20 dividend. This is a boost from T. Rowe Price Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.08. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.23%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 14th. T. Rowe Price Group’s payout ratio is 36.59%.
In related news, insider Jessica M. Hiebler sold 1,260 shares of T. Rowe Price Group stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.65, for a total transaction of $180,999.00. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, VP Andrew Justin Mackenzi Thomson sold 8,216 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.92, for a total transaction of $1,174,230.72. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 1.00% of the stock is owned by insiders.
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Many believe Kyrie should have been a lock for the list.
Kyrie Irving has cemented himself as one of the best point guards in the entire NBA. Unfortunately, this was not enough to put him on the NBA 75 list that came out a few months ago. Many were upset with the list, especially since it included a player like Damian Lillard, yet excluded Kyrie.
Over the past few months, Kyrie had yet to comment on the list, as he usually steers clear of such discussions. Despite this, Kyrie was asked about the list last night, which led to a fairly interesting answer. As Kyrie explains, it is a list he hopes to make someday, however, he isn't very interested in trying to figure out why he didn't make the cut. Instead, he will let the conspiracy theorists online take a shot at cracking the code.
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"I think I'll leave it to the conspiracy theorists," Irving said. "I think I was on the list... but I guess I'm not. Maybe I'll just wait 10 years, 20 years from now... hopefully with a few championships under my belt."
In 25 years from now, the NBA will likely do a top 100 list, and by that point, Kyrie should certainly make the cut. If not, then there is some sort of force looking to hold him down.
Where do you think Kyrie fits on the all-time list? Let us know in the comments below.
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Orange barrel alert: Here are seven Columbus road projects coming this spring and summer
Greater Columbus drivers may notice more orange barrels than usual as warmer weather brings out construction crews in the coming weeks.
This construction season promises to be dominated by a major project to increase safety and smooth traffic in an intersection at the heart of Columbus. But several smaller projects are also on the calendar and will involve temporary lane and ramp closures.
The Ohio Department of Transportation outlined its road construction projects in a press conference Wednesday held near the interchange that connects Brice Road and Interstate 70.
One of the projects involves building a flyover ramp connecting I-70 with I-270, which was highlighted in Wednesday's press conference. The current ramps, state officials said, require drivers to weave through traffic, and the new ramp will make the interchange safer.
Statewide, more than 130 projects are on the schedule at a cost of more than $800 million, much of which comes from the state's gas tax.
Road projects in Columbus:I-70-I-71 road projects to look out for in Downtown Columbus soon
The agency is getting ready to put out bids for contractors to perform the bulk of the construction work. Construction will begin in earnest once those bids are finalized, said Tony Turowski, ODOT’s deputy director for District 6, which includes Franklin County.
“We’ll be opening the contract here in two weeks, and provided everything is good, we’ll probably start seeing traffic impacts in July or August,” he said.
Drivers will experience lane and ramp closures on some major highways, which will inevitably lead to slow downs. And in some cases, drivers will need to find alternative routes.
For example, drivers will need to find ways around the Route 104 bridge that spans I-270, which will be closed for 30 days this summer. The Front Street bridge that spans I-70 in Downtown Columbus will also be closed temporarily in the coming months as workers build a replacement.
This spring and summer’s projects include:
- Widening Worthington-Galena Road to four lanes, adding a traffic signal at the intersection with East Wilson Bridge and Huntley Roads, widening and extending Huntley Road to Sancus Boulevard, and creating a multi-use path. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times. The project is scheduled to end in July.
- Adding a flyover ramp from the southbound lanes of I-270 to the eastbound lanes of I-70, reconfiguring the ramps from I-270 north to I-70 east, and to Brice Road, and adding an eastbound ramp lane on I-70 between I-270 and Brice Road. This project will begin in July and end in the summer of 2025. Lane and ramp closures are expected.
- Replace the Route 104 bridge that spans I-270. The project will begin later this month and conclude in September, and will include a 30-day bridge closure.
- Seal the pavement on I-270 between I-70 and Dempsey Road on the North Side, and on I-70 between Hamilton Road and I-71. This project will begin in June and end in October and involve some temporary lane and ramp closures.
- Repair the pavement on I-270 between Sawmill Road and Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, and on Route 40 between Wilson Road and I-270. This project will begin in June and end in October and involve some temporary lane closures.
- Replace the Winchester Pike bridge that spans I-270. This project will begin in July and end next summer. One lane of two-way traffic will be maintained with a signal on Winchester Pike.
- Repair the pavement and resurface I-70 between the Madison/Franklin County Line and Hilliard Rome Road, and repair the pavement on I-270 between I-70 and Alum Creek Drive. This ongoing project will end in July and involve temporary lane and ramp closures.
Earlier this year, ODOT unveiled plans to dramatically change traffic patterns in Downtown Columbus with a series of new exits around the I-70/I-71 interchange. The interchange features the convergence of two interstates that connect Ohio’s four largest metropolitan areas, making it one of the most heavily used interchanges in the nation.
The section of I-70 that runs through Downtown Columbus sees 900 crashes per year, according to ODOT, and the new ramps are intended to make the interstates safer by giving drivers better ways to merge onto and leave the interstates.
Columbus city officials also outlined plans to reconstruct a portion of Hudson Street that runs from I-71 to Cleveland Avenue.
The project involves installing a new curb, modifying the existing median on the east leg of the intersection between the interstate and Hudson Street, adding a sidewalk on the north side, putting a shared use path on the south side, planting trees along the street, and adding new traffic signals and ADA compliant curb ramps. City officials want to make the street safer, Columbus City Engineer James Young said.
“The condition of it is really poor,” he said.
The city will release a schedule for the project once it has a construction contractor, Young said.
Some of the changes, such as the road widening projects, are also intended to accommodate extra traffic as more people move to the area, Turowski said. The Columbus metropolitan area is eventually expected to grow to a population of more than 3 million.
With the arrival of major employers like Intel, which earlier this year announced a pair of microchip factories planned for New Albany, guarantee the region will see more people, he said.
“For an investment of this magnitude, we try to look 20 years out,” Turowski said. “We size our roadways and ramps to accommodate future traffic.”
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LONDON (AP) — In the latest Senate package targeted at stopping the coronavirus, U.S. lawmakers dropped nearly all funding for curbing the virus beyond American borders, a move many health experts slammed as dangerously short-sighted.
They warn the suspension of COVID-19 aid for poorer countries could ultimately allow the kind of unchecked transmission needed for the next worrisome variant to emerge and unravel much of the progress achieved so far.
The U.S. has been the biggest contributor to the global pandemic response, delivering more than 500 million vaccines, and the lack of funding will be a major setback. The money has paid for numerous interventions, including a mass vaccination campaign in the Cameroonian capital that saw hundreds of thousands of people get their first dose, as well as the construction of a COVID-19 care facility in South Africa and the donation of 1,000 ventilators to that country.
Other U.S.-funded vaccination campaigns in dozens of countries, including Uganda, Zambia, Ivory Coast and Mali, could also come to a grinding halt.
“Any stoppage of funds will affect us,” said Misaki Wayengera, a Ugandan official who heads a technical committee advising the government on the pandemic response. He said Uganda has leaned heavily on donor help — it received more than 11 million vaccines from the U.S. — and that any cuts “would make it very difficult for us to make ends meet.”
“This is a bit of a kick in the teeth to poor countries that were promised billions of vaccines and resources last year in grand pledges made by the G7 and the G20,” said Michael Head, a global health research fellow at Britain’s Southampton University.
"Given how badly we've failed on vaccine equity, it's clear all of those promises have now been broken," he said, adding that without concerted effort and money to fight COVID-19 in the coming months, the pandemic could persist for years.
While about 66% of the American population has been fully immunized against the coronavirus, fewer than 15% of people in poorer countries have received a single dose. Health officials working on COVID-19 vaccination in developing countries supported by the U.S. say they expect to see a reversal of progress once the funds disappear.
“Vaccination will stop or not even get started in some countries,” said Rachel Hall, executive director of U.S. government advocacy at the charity CARE. She cited estimates from USAID that the suspended funding would mean scrapping testing, treatment and health services for about 100 million people.
Although vaccines are more plentiful this year, many poorer countries have struggled to get shots into arms and hundreds of millions of donated vaccines have either expired, been returned or sat unused. To address those logistical hurdles, U.S. aid has financed critical services in countries across Africa, including the safe delivery of vaccines, training health workers and fighting vaccine misinformation.
For example, in November the U.S. Embassy in the Cameroonian capital set up a tent for mass vaccination: Within the first five days, more than 300,000 people received a dose. Those kinds of events will now be harder to conduct without American funds.
Hall also noted there would be consequences far beyond COVID-19, saying countries struggling with multiple disease outbreaks, like Congo and Mali, would face difficult choices.
“They will have to choose between fighting Ebola, malaria, polio, COVID and more,” she said.
Jeff Zients, the outgoing leader of the White House COVID-19 task force, expressed regret the legislation doesn’t include resources for the international pandemic fight, noting that would also compromise efforts to track the virus’ genetic evolution.
“It is a real disappointment that there’s no global funding in this bill,” he said. “This virus knows no borders, and it’s in our national interest to vaccinate the world and protect against possible new variants.”
Still, Zients announced the U.S. would be the first to donate “tens of millions” of doses for children to poorer countries and said more than 20 nations had already requested the shots.
J. Stephen Morrison, director of the Global Health Policy Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, lamented that lawmakers were erring on the side of optimism about the pandemic precisely when another surge might be arriving.
"We've made that mistake several times in this pandemic. And we may be making that mistake again," he said. In recent weeks, COVID-19 cases caused by the hugely infectious omicron subvariant BA.2 have surged across Europe, and American officials say they expect a U.S. spike soon.
Other experts worried the suspension of U.S. global support for COVID-19 might prompt officials to drop current vaccination goals. The World Health Organization had set a target of immunizing at least 70% of people in all countries by the middle of this year, but with nearly 50 countries vaccinating fewer than 20% of their populations, hitting that target is highly unlikely.
Instead, some organizations like the Rockefeller Foundation and Duke University have pushed for officials to "refocus vaccination goals away from vaccinating 70% of all adults by summer to vaccinating 90% of those most at-risk in each country," in what some critics say is an implicit acknowledgment of the world's repeated failures to share vaccines fairly.
In Nigeria, which has so far received at least $143 million in COVID-19 aid from the U.S, authorities dismissed suggestions their coronavirus programs would suffer as a result of lost funding. The Nigerian president’s office said help from the U.S. was mostly “in kind” via capacity building, research support and donations of laboratory equipment and vaccines. “We are confident that this will not cause any disruption of our current programs,” it said.
However, others warned the U.S. decision set an unfortunate precedent for global cooperation to end the pandemic at a time when fresh concerns like the Ukraine war are drawing more attention.
U.S. President Joe Biden originally planned to convene a virtual summit in the first quarter of this year to keep international efforts on track, but no event has been scheduled.
“In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, we don’t yet have a final date for the summit, but we are working closely with countries and international partners to advance commitments,” said a senior Biden administration official who was not authorized to comment publicly.
As of this month, WHO said it had gotten only $1.8 billion of the $16.8 billion needed from donors to speed access to coronavirus vaccines, medicines and diagnostics.
“Nobody else is stepping up to fill the void at the moment and the U.S. decision to suspend funding may lead other donor countries to act similarly,” said Dr. Krishna Udayakumar, director of Duke University’s Global Health Innovation Center.
Keri Althoff, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, described the U.S. suspension of funding as “devastating.”
“How could this possibly be what we’re debating right now?" she asked. “It’s a moral obligation to the rest of the world to continue to contribute to this global pandemic response, not only to protect ourselves but to protect people from around the world.”
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Megerian reported from Washington. AP writers Rodney Muhumuza in Kampala, Uganda; Mogomotsi Magome and Andrew Meldrum in Johannesburg, and Chinedu Asadu in Lagos, Nigeria, contributed to this report.
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Minor damage from EF-1 tornado in Newton County
Published: Apr. 5, 2022 at 6:02 PM CDT
NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) - Newton County had minor damage caused by severe weather even though an EF-1 tornado was confirmed there Tuesday.
Northside Road west of Highway 80 had trees, debris and powerlines down on the road. Power crews were out cleaning the area as well as fixing fallen power lines.
Some homes had big trees lying in their yards. A 2-story home on Morgan Field Road was covered with fallen trees caused by the storm.
There was no report of any injuries or major damage to homes.
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Mississippi State takes out UT Martin in seven innings
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTOK) - Mississippi State (18-12) cranked out 14 hits including six home runs by five different Bulldogs to defeat UT Martin (8-18) in seven innings by a score 13-2 in the midweek matchup on Tuesday (April 5) at Dudy Noble Field.
MSU scored in six of the seven innings with multi-run innings in the first, second, third and sixth innings. The Bulldogs tied the school record for most home runs in a game with six tonight while Luke Hancock hit two home runs in the game for the second time in his career. Kamren James tied his career high with three stolen bases in a game.
For the Diamond Dawgs, Brandon Smith (2-1) started and earned the win after allowing five hits with two runs and seven strikeouts through four innings on the mound. Only two Bulldog pitchers followed Smith – Mikey Tepper and KC Hunt. Tepper collected four strikeouts and one hit during his two innings while Hunt held UT Martin scoreless to end the game.
Five different Dawgs hit home runs including Hancock, Hunter Hines, Kellum Clark, Brad Cumbest and Tanner Leggett. Hancock went 3-for-3 including two home runs, one in the first and one in the sixth, and four RBIs. Three other Dawgs recorded multi-hit games including Clark, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, Cumbest who went 3-for-3 with one home run and one double and Leggett who went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one home run.
Next up: Mississippi State will host LSU this weekend at Dudy Noble Field with the series opener set for 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8, in Starkville. The series opener will air on SEC Network while all three games of the series can be seen on SEC Network+.
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Worcester Mayor Joe Petty is slated to endorse Andrea Campbell for Massachusetts attorney general on Friday afternoon, as the former Boston City Councilor visits with community leaders and elected officials there as part of her new “Listening to Gateway Cities” tour.
Petty, who is running for state Sen. Harriette Chandler’s seat, will formally endorse Campbell outside Worcester City Hall at 4:45 p.m. Friday. It’s the latest high-profile showing of support for Campbell, who’s also secured endorsements from U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and House Speaker Ron Mariano. Chandler, 84, is retiring when her term ends this year.
Campbell announced her plans to visit all 26 Gateway Cities, considered vital hubs for economic development, throughout Massachusetts earlier this week. She launched the tour Tuesday in Chelsea, where the former Boston mayoral candidate met with community organizations including La Colaborativa, which empowers Latino and Latinx immigrants, Campbell’s campaign said.
On Friday, Campbell will travel to Southbridge before heading to Worcester. Campbell’s first stop is at 11 a.m., as she and Worcester City Councilor Sarai Rivera tour RMG Medical Group Center, according to a campaign news release Thursday.
Campbell will meet with members of Worcester’s “legal community” at 1 p.m. The campaign did not specify attendees for the meeting, which is closed to the media.
At 4 p.m., Campbell will tour the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center with state Reps. Jim O’Day and Dan Donahue. Following Petty’s endorsement, Campbell will holding a community meet-and-greet with local elected officials and business leaders at 5 p.m. at Funky Murphys Bar & Grill, her campaign said.
In the race for attorney general, Campbell faces labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan and Quentin Palfrey, a lawyer and former Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor. Liss-Riordan earlier Thursday challenged her AG opponents to a debate on climate change this month to coincide with Earth Month.
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Braves’ Acuña describes feelings for Freeman as ‘nothing’
By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. is not among the Atlanta Braves players who will be missing Freddie Freeman as the team opens its season. Acuña criticized Freeman, the former longtime Braves first baseman who signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason, in an Instagram Live interview. Asked if he would miss Freeman, Acuña replied “Me? Nothing.” Acuña says he and Freeman “just shared the same stadium” and “had several clashes.” Acuña is the first Atlanta player to have anything but praise for Freeman, the 2020 NL MVP who helped lead the Braves to last season’s World Series championship.
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Ferrero recalls Kinder chocolates
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Ferrero International SA is recalling more of its Kinder chocolate eggs just before the Easter holidays, citing a link to salmonella outbreaks in a number of European countries.
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The Italian candy maker announced on Thursday it had acquired data showing a genotype match between the salmonella cases reported across Europe and a Ferrero plant in Arlon, Belgium. The salmonella originated in a filter at the outlet of raw material tanks in mid-December, Ferrero said.
Ferrero, which had previously recalled some potentially contaminated products in the U.K. and Ireland, widened the scope of the recalls Thursday to include other chocolates made at the Belgian factory. These include batches of Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs and Kinder Schokobons.
As of Tuesday, 134 cases of salmonella had been reported across Europe, with “specific chocolate products” identified as the likely cause, the European Food Safety Authority said in a statement. Most of the cases were found in Britain, among children under 10 years old.
“We deeply regret this matter and would like to thank authorities for the ongoing collaboration and recommendations,” Ferrero said, adding it has replaced the filter and stepped up its quality checks at the factory.
In response to the outbreak, Ferrero’s Australian unit is recalling Easter baskets and some chocolate eggs beginning Thursday, although single 20-gram and three-pack eggs are not affected. The company’s Canadian unit is also recalling 10 Kinder products due to possible contamination.
Brantford is home to Ferrero’s Canadian headquarters and manufacturing plant.
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After spat, Saudi Arabia sending ambassador back to Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia announced Thursday it would send its ambassador back to Lebanon after a diplomatic spat last year.
The state-run Saudi Press Agency reported that the kingdom made the decision after the “calls and appeals of the moderate national political forces in Lebanon.” The kingdom also said Lebanon had agreed to “stop all political, military and security activities affecting” it and other Gulf Arab nations.
There was no immediate reaction from Beirut.
Saudi Arabia withdrew its ambassador in 2021 after the Lebanese information minister at the time described the war in Yemen as an aggression by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A Saudi-led coalition has been battling Yemen's Houthi rebels there since March 2015.
The row was one of the worst rifts between Gulf Arab nations and Lebanon in years. Relations have been strained over growing Iranian influence in the small nation, where Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a powerful ally.
Last December, France's president and Saudi Arabia's crown prince held a joint phone call with Lebanon's prime minister during Emmanuel Macron's visit to the kingdom to try to ease tensions between Beirut and Riyadh.
But in January, the leader of Lebanon's Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, responded by accusing Riyadh of helping spread extremist Islamic ideology worldwide and taking the thousands of Lebanese who work in the oil-rich Persian Gulf region “hostage.” Lebanon is struggling with an economic crisis that began in October 2019, rooted in decades of corruption and mismanagement. The meltdown has left three-quarters of the small Mediterranean country's population of 6 million people, including 1 million Syrian refugees, in poverty.
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What caused a $1.2 million deficit in the Middletown school budget? Officials explain
MIDDLETOWN — The vice president of the Town Council asked, first, about the HVAC repairs that contributed to the school department’s projected $1.259 million deficit for the 2021 to 2022 fiscal year.
HVAC repairs accounted for $61,000 of the school department’s deficit, according to a document submitted by School Committee Chair Theresa Spengler.
The $61,000, “is that because there were inoperable HVAC components or is that because they failed during the year?” Tom Welch asked. “In other words, my question would be: stuff hasn’t been working for a while, we needed it for COVID, it threw you over? Or we had failures that you weren’t ready for?”
Lori Miller, an education attorney with over 35 years experience in school business who, according to Superintendent Rosemarie Kraeger, worked on Middletown’s finances, explained to Welch that “there was a chiller that was down. It’s water heaters, it’s boilers, it’s things that break during the year. In my review – and it was very cursory, please understand that – I did not see anything that greatly unexpected. I just think the equipment is old. It hasn’t been maintained and I think we’re paying for it now.”
The school department reported at the Monday night Town Council meeting its projected deficit; that official notification was received by the council. No votes were taken on it.
The projected deficit had been previously discussed at the Town Council’s March 21 meeting, during which the council authorized the hiring of a company to carry out a performance audit for the school department’s finances.
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At that meeting, the council also cast a vote of no confidence in Superintendent Rosemarie Kraeger.
Kraeger attended the council meeting on Monday and said she wanted to put the deficit into context.
“For the current school year we are predicting a budget deficit of approximately $1.2 million dollars. That means that based on the current estimates, by the end of this school year, our expenses will likely exceed the amount of fiscal support we receive from the town, and from the state,” Kraeger said.
She pointed to “several” contributing factors, the first being a decrease in state aid for the school department over the past several years.
“The other is town appropriations to support the operations for the public schools have been relatively flat,” Kraeger said. “The other piece is our cost to operating the district continues to escalate sharply year after year. And the last major factor is our students require more special services than they have in the past.”
The major areas that contributed to the $1.2 million deficit included increased special education costs ($1.1 million), “COVID costs” and snow removal totaling $101,188, according to an expenditure document submitted by Spengler.
“We’ve bridged the gap over the years using strategies including reduction of staff, reduction of programs,” Kraeger said. “We’ve applied our surplus, our fund balance, saved from prior years, including our military impact aid dollars, to our reoccurring expenses. As of last year, we have all but exhausted those surplus accounts. Each year when we present our budget, we make this fact known and we request additional funds to support these reoccurring programs.”
Kraeger noted the school department hired an interim business manager to review finances.
And, “earlier this year we did hire an accounting technician and a benefits clerk. We also have budgeted for an accounts payable clerk position, we haven’t hired that yet, but these are key changes that will strengthen the functioning of our business office.”
“The School Department has sounded the alarm about our structural deficit every budget season,” Kraeger said. “The School Committee and myself will continue to advocate forcefully for our adequate funding, both at the state level and the local level, for our students to move forward. But we also need to commit both entities to work cooperatively with our Town Council on a performance audit. That’s critical, the performance audit…we welcome this. As I said, this is essential for us to gain your trust and your confidence in our operations daily.”
Miller said the numbers are being assessed and within the next couple of weeks, “we will have a much better handle on what’s happening.”
“I get the increases for special needs, but at some point somebody had to say well, time out here, we need to figure out what’s going on,” said Council President Paul Rodrigues.
“We are where we are,” he said. “We’re not going to argue about it today…we need to move forward.”
“Totally agree,” Kraeger said.
“I’m not trying to beat a dead horse,” Spengler said as she brought up a relatively low year-over-year increase in the town’s appropriations for the schools.
“Over a five-year average, we’ve had an increase of .94% from town appropriation for our public schools,” Spengler said. “So less than 1% on the annual basis. So of course with the funding formula losses and things like that, it’s accumulated, and we have, as Rosemarie had said, we have been sounding the alarm for several years."
“Some kind of consistency would be very helpful long-term from the town,” Spengler said.
Councilor Dennis Turano said he wanted to be sure people understood that “that’s not the only commitment we make to the school, we make other commitments.”
He noted the $10 million school building construction bond approved by voters in 2016.
“I just want all the numbers to be out there,” he said.
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Qube Research & Technologies Ltd lessened its stake in shares of Pool Co. (NASDAQ:POOL – Get Rating) by 21.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 16,931 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 4,525 shares during the quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd’s holdings in Pool were worth $9,583,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of POOL. Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Pool in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC grew its stake in Pool by 134.5% in the 3rd quarter. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC now owns 68 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Liberty Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Pool by 1,420.0% in the 3rd quarter. Liberty Wealth Management LLC now owns 76 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. grew its stake in Pool by 30.7% in the 3rd quarter. Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc. now owns 98 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Strategic Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Pool in the 3rd quarter valued at $45,000. 91.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Several analysts have issued reports on POOL shares. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating and issued a $550.00 price target on shares of Pool in a research report on Thursday, December 30th. Zacks Investment Research lowered shares of Pool from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $594.00 price target on the stock. in a research report on Monday, January 3rd. Stifel Nicolaus started coverage on shares of Pool in a research report on Monday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $485.00 price target on the stock. StockNews.com started coverage on shares of Pool in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Pool from $555.00 to $600.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 18th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $551.44.
Pool (NASDAQ:POOL – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 17th. The specialty retailer reported $2.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.33. Pool had a net margin of 12.29% and a return on equity of 70.81%. The firm had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $958.59 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.45 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 23.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Pool Co. will post 17.62 earnings per share for the current year.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 10th were issued a dividend of $0.80 per share. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 9th. Pool’s dividend payout ratio is currently 20.03%.
Pool Profile (Get Rating)
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; and irrigation and related products consisting of irrigation system components, and professional lawn care equipment and supplies.
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Atlas Capital Advisors LLC lifted its stake in iShares Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB – Get Rating) by 75.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 700 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 300 shares during the quarter. Atlas Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in iShares Biotechnology ETF were worth $107,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Consolidated Planning Corp bought a new stake in iShares Biotechnology ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Herold Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in iShares Biotechnology ETF during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC bought a new stake in iShares Biotechnology ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Gradient Investments LLC raised its stake in iShares Biotechnology ETF by 99.0% during the 4th quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 201 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. Finally, Ahrens Investment Partners LLC bought a new stake in iShares Biotechnology ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $41,000. 65.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
NASDAQ:IBB traded up $1.24 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $133.72. The stock had a trading volume of 176,438 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,413,187. iShares Biotechnology ETF has a 52 week low of $118.60 and a 52 week high of $177.37. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $128.05 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $143.97.
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iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (the Fund), formerly iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index Fund, is an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index (the Index). The Index contains securities of NASDAQ listed companies that are classified according to the Industry Classification Benchmark as either biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, which also meet other eligibility criteria determined by NASDAQ.
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1. Egg hunts are taking place this weekend in Algonquin, Spring Grove, Woodstock and beyond.
Algonquin’s egg hunt will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St. The village recommends attendees arrive with plenty of time to visit the sponsors and to bring a basket.
Questions can be directed to recreation@algonquin.org or 847-658-2716
The Spring Grove egg hunt will start at 2 p.m. Saturday at Thelen Park, 8516 Winn Road. The rain date will be April 16.
More than 3,000 eggs will be dispersed with special eggs for each age group with coupons for baskets filled with toys and special prizes, the village said on its website. The children will be grouped by age and no pre-registration is required.
The event is free but attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to help support the local food pantry.
McHenry County Fair’s Easter Egg-Travaganza will follow at 10 a.m. Sunday at the fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road in Woodstock.
The event will have two different Easter egg hunts, one at 10:30 a.m. and another at 12:30 p.m., as well as a petting zoo, antique tractors if weather allows, food trucks and kids crafts.
If the weather is bad, the hunts will move indoors.
All three events include a chance to visit with the Easter Bunny.
2. The Bunny Trail in Lake in the Hills will feature fun riddles, jokes and photo opportunities for families as they walk the trail to find the bunny.
The event, organized by the village of Lake in the Hills, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate.
Registration is required to attend. Time slots are available between 10 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Tickets are free for Lake in the Hills residents and $2 for nonresidents. This outdoor event takes place rain or shine. Attendees should bring a basket to collect eggs being passed out by community partners along the way.
For information or to register, go to bit.ly/BunnyTrail2022.
3. The Cary Park District will host its annual Kite Fly from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Lions Park in celebration of National Kite Flying Month.
Attendees must bring their own kites and can then participate solo or join a kite-flying contest with categories that include biggest kite, smallest kite and most unusual kite, according to a news release.
Registration will be available on site for the contests. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For information, contact Cary Park District at 847-639-6100 or go to carypark.com.
4. After a two-year pandemic hiatus, Mini Links is back at Woodstock Public Library this Saturday.
The popular fundraiser offers local families the chance to play a round of mini golf at the library, according to a news release. All proceeds go to resources that support the library’s work in the community.
Mini Links has been hosted by the Friends of Woodstock Public Library for more than a decade. Local businesses sponsor the event and come up with the themes and decorations for each hole on the course. Local businesses also contribute prizes to a raffle held during the event.
Mini Links will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, 414 W. Judd St. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and younger.
5. The Spring Fling: Rejuvenate Yourself and Your Yard Craft and Vendor Fair is one of two craft fairs set for the McHenry and Johnsburg area this week.
The first will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at McHenry Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120.
It will feature crafters, vendors and a purse raffle with surprise gifts inside. Proceeds will benefit military veterans.
The second – the April Showers Craft and Vendor event – will run the same hours Sunday at the Johnsburg Community Club, 2315 Church St.
It will feature unique items from small business with more than 30 crafters and vendors on site.
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Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, April 7.
COVID cases inch upward
This week, California shifted — in a small but significant way — its approach to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective Monday, the state Department of Public Health stopped issuing weekday updates on coronavirus data, including test positivity, hospitalizations, deaths and vaccinations. It now publishes those numbers just two days a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Some counties have since followed suit with their local dashboards.
- A spokesperson for the state Department of Public Health told me in an email: “We have learned over the course of this pandemic that it is more helpful to look at data trends over time and that public health recommendations should be based on consistent trends rather than day-over-day changes, which are impacted by various testing and reporting patterns over weekends and holidays.”
- Last week, the state also lifted its vaccine mandate for indoor mega-events.
Meanwhile, Democratic state Sen. Richard Pan of Sacramento on Wednesday postponed for the second time a key hearing on his controversial bill that would, among other things, withhold state funding from law enforcement agencies that oppose public health orders — a not-so-veiled warning for sheriff’s departments that refuse to enforce COVID mandates.
- The bill is one of a handful introduced by a vaccine work group of Democratic legislators that, if enacted, would form the most aggressive state approach to vaccines in the nation.
- Edwin Kirby, Pan’s communications director, told me in an email: “It is not unusual for members of the Legislature to reschedule hearings on their bills in order to continue to work with stakeholders. … The vaccine work group is working to advance legislation to protect Californians so that we can continue to have some of the lowest death and hospitalization rates per capita in the U.S. Polling shows Californians continue to support common sense requirements to protect public health and save lives.”
- But last week, Democratic Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Oakland tabled her proposal to force companies to require workers and independent contractors to be vaccinated against COVID, citing a “new and welcome chapter in the pandemic” and pushback from public safety unions.
- Indeed, the vaccine bills — contentious in the best of times — could be even more difficult to push through the Legislature as California’s COVID picture improves. Five of the vaccine working group’s eight bills have yet to receive a hearing date, according to a tracker maintained by GOP Assemblymember Kevin Kiley of Rocklin, who opposes the proposals.
But California’s COVID picture is far from static. Although the state on Monday reported a record-low 231 patients with COVID in the ICU, cases are beginning to rise again in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco counties, likely fueled by the contagious omicron subvariant BA.2.
- And while some counties are relaxing their COVID policies — San Diego has stopped requiring new hires to submit proof of vaccination — others are tightening them. Los Angeles County supervisors voted Tuesday to empower the county personnel director to fire workers who don’t comply with vaccine mandates — a move critics said was targeted at Sheriff Alex Villanueva and his department’s low inoculation rate.
- Further obscuring the clarity of California’s COVID situation, some counties, including Los Angeles, are scaling back free testing sites as a result of the Biden administration winding down federal reimbursement programs for uninsured patients.
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1. Gun violence debate escalates
As new details emerge about Sacramento’s Sunday morning massacre that left six dead and 12 wounded — police said Wednesday that the shooting involved at least five gunmen and appeared to be gang-related — Democratic and Republican officials continue to propose different methods for tamping down gun violence. Today, GOP assemblymembers are set to join law enforcement officers and crime victim advocates to call for “the restoration of gang and gun enhancements, higher penalties for felons in possession of firearms” and an end to “California’s early release policy that puts criminals back on the street after serving just a fraction of their sentence.”
- The three men arrested so far in connection with the shooting were all charged with possessing a firearm despite being prohibited from having one, and one suspect — Smiley Martin — in February won early release from a 10-year prison sentence for domestic violence and assault with great bodily injury.
- Sacramento County District Attorney and attorney general candidate Anne Marie Schubert, whose office vehemently opposed Martin’s early release, noted Wednesday that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration will next week hold a public hearing on proposed regulations that could result in the early release of thousands of violent offenders.
Meanwhile, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joined Democratic lawmakers and social justice advocates Tuesday to urge the Newsom administration to funnel $3 billion into violence prevention programs, including grants to help connect former inmates to jobs and housing. Steinberg also said the city plans to use $8.1 million in federal funding on safety measures including improved lighting and youth outreach workers.
- State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, a Los Angeles Democrat: “Over-reliance on incarceration only worsens the conditions that create violence and does nothing to actually prevent crime in the first place. We know what works, and we know what doesn’t work to protect our communities from harm.”
2. Not-so-good water news
California’s bad drought news just got worse: Urban residents slashed their water use by just 0.5% in February compared to the same month in 2020, according to new data from the State Water Resources Control Board. That translates to cumulative statewide savings of just 5.8% from July 2021 through February — compared to the same period in 2020 — down from the 6.5% reduction achieved as of last month, the Los Angeles Times reports.
- That pushes the state even further away from Newsom’s goal of cutting voluntary water use by 15%, raising questions about whether the restrictions the governor announced last month will be enough to mitigate the impacts of a persistent drought that’s caused the Sierra Nevada snowpack to fall to its lowest level in seven years.
- The heat wave that began sweeping much of the state on Wednesday — and is expected to set record-high temperatures in some areas today and Friday before giving way to cooler temperatures and possible showers early next week — will only exacerbate dry conditions: “The recent rate of Sierra Nevada snowmelt is extraordinary,” tweeted UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain. “With upcoming heatwave, it’s starting to seem possible that vast majority of snowpack could be gone by mid-late April.”
- Experts are also concerned the warm, dry weather could spark wildfires: “The combination of winds, low humidity, high temperatures and two straight years of below average rainfall will be like taking a big hair dryer to plants and vegetation, which are starved for moisture even though we had rain about a week ago,” Alex Tardy, a weather service forecaster, told the San Diego Union-Tribune.
- Indeed, Cal Fire, the state’s firefighting agency, is accelerating plans to hire hundreds of seasonal firefighters.
3. Legislative roundup
Here’s a look at how some interesting bills fared Wednesday when they faced critical legislative hearings:
- Democratic state Sen. Dave Cortese of San Jose’s proposal to give no-strings-attached checks to about 15,000 high school seniors who have experienced homelessness advanced out of the Senate Education Committee with little opposition, CalMatters’ Jeanne Kuang reports for the California Divide Project.
- GOP state Sen. Jim Nielsen’s bill to encourage schools to include the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in social science classes sailed through the Senate Education Committee, though Democratic state Sen. Richard Pan of Sacramento abstained, saying, “Frankly, our community needs more than encouragement. … Just doing something that is a suggestion is not sufficient for our community.” Nielsen offered to accept an amendment that would create a mandate, but Pan said, “I wish that the sponsors of the bill had come and approached our (California Asian & Pacific Islander) caucus … so we could work on something more substantive.” Pan’s comments earned a clapback from Democratic state Sen. Connie Leyva of Chino, the committee chairperson, who said, “With all due respect, Senator Pan, we pass bills all the time in this house that don’t have any teeth in them. … But it is about a movement … and making a statement of our values.”
- Democratic Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell’s bill to abolish ranked-choice voting died in the Assembly Education Committee, where it wasn’t even brought up for a vote.
- And Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco’s proposal to require health insurers and providers be trained in transgender-inclusive health care easily passed the Senate Health Committee.
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Gun homicides are up 50% in Sacramento County. Here’s who is dying. // Sacramento Bee
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Ghost guns a growing problem in Monterey County. // Monterey Herald
This Oakland department was created to reduce violent crime. Five years later, has it? // San Francisco Chronicle
Fundraising emails for and against Chesa Boudin push alternate views of city. // San Francisco Chronicle
Backlash against secret streetlight surveillance cameras prompts San Diego to create new privacy board. // San Diego Union-Tribune
State employee and forensic expert’s flawed DNA analysis leads to release of O.C. murder defendant, D.A.’s review. // Los Angeles Times
Ex-City Attorney’s Office lawyer pleads guilty in DWP billing case. // Daily News
County leaders stall push to close juvenile detention site. // Daily News
Judge rules that San Diego County Fair contract was rigged. // San Diego Union-Tribune
Leadership turnover plagues California Community Colleges. // Inside Higher Ed
S.F. teachers are resigning in big numbers. The payroll fiasco likely isn’t helping. // San Francisco Chronicle
As UC, CSU grapple with college admissions, Arizona State steps in. // Los Angeles Times
Critical race theory banned by an Orange County school board. // Los Angeles Times
County takes over redistricting at San Dieguito schools amid alleged state law violations. // San Diego Union-Tribune
California math wars get ugly: Accusations of racism and harassment ignite battle between Stanford and Cal profs. // San Francisco Chronicle
Bay Area home sales dip amid financial uncertainty. // Mercury News
Amazon’s Bay Area expansion faces pushback. // Mercury News
How a tech billionaire’s plan to help the poor boosted the rich. // Los Angeles Times
Fox that bit a Northern California lawmaker tested positive for rabies. // San Francisco Chronicle
California gray wolves-ranchers conflict escalates. // SFGATE
Wildfires destroyed these Napa wineries. Rebuilding has been another nightmare. // San Francisco Chronicle
Vertical farms expand in California as demand for year-round produce grows. // New York Times
Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread. // Associated Press
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the world organization’s leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, which the United States and Ukraine have called tantamount to war crimes.
It was a rare, if not unprecedented rebuke against one of the five veto-wielding members of the U.N. Security Council.
The vote on the U.S. initiated resolution was 93-24 with 58 abstentions, significantly lower than the vote on two resolutions the assembly adopted last month demanding an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine, withdrawal of all Russian troops and protection for civilians. Both of those resolutions were approved by at least 140 nations.
Russia’s deputy ambassador Gennady Kuzmin announced after the vote that Russia withdrew from the Human Rights Council earlier Thursday, before the assembly took action, apparently in expectation of the result. He accused the council of being monopolized by a group of countries with “short-term political and economic interests” that he accused of “blatant and massive violations of human rights.”
The Geneva-based Human Rights Council is tasked with spotlighting and approving investigations of rights violations including in Syria and in late March in Ukraine. And it does periodic reviews of the human rights situation in all 193 U.N. member nations.
The 47-member council was created in 2006 to replace a commission discredited because of some members’ poor rights records. The new council soon faced similar criticism, including that rights abusers sought seats to protect themselves and their allies, and for focusing on Israel.
Along with Russia, other four permanent members of the U.N. Security Council — Britain, China, France, and the United States, which rejoined this year — currently have seats on the Human Rights Council. Other members with widely questioned rights records along with China include Eritrea, Venezuela, Sudan and Libya.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said when the U.S. was elected to the council last year that it has an important role in “documenting atrocities in order to hold wrongdoers accountable.” And he said the United States and other countries “must push back against attempts to subvert the ideals upon which the Human Rights Council was founded.”
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield launched the campaign to suspend Russia from its seat on the council in the wake of videos and photos of streets in the town of Bucha strewn with corpses of what appeared to be civilians after Russian soldiers retreated. The deaths have sparked global revulsion and calls for tougher sanctions on Russia, which has vehemently denied its troops were responsible.
Russia is the second country to have its membership rights stripped at the rights council which was established in 2006. In 2011, Libya was suspended by the assembly when upheaval in the North African country brought down longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi.
While almost half the U.N.’s 193 member nations supported the resolution, more than half either voted against it, abstained or didn’t vote.
Explaining their decision not to support the resolution, some countries called it premature, noting that there are ongoing investigations into whether war crimes have occurred, or said it would undermine the credibility of the Human Rights Council and the United Nations. Others said the resolution reflected American and European geopolitical agendas and what opponents called Western hypocrisy and selective outrage about human rights.
In addition to the Human Rights Council investigation, being led by former Norwegian judge Erik Mose who previously served as president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Court is conducting an investigation of possible war crimes in Ukraine.
Before the vote, Ukraine’s U.N. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya urged assembly members to keep the Human Rights Council from “sinking” and suspend Russia, saying it has committed “horrific human rights violations and abuses that would be equated to war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
“Russia’s actions are beyond the pale,” he said. “Russia is not only committing human rights violations, it is shaking the underpinnings of international peace and security.”
Russia’ Kuzmin urged members to vote “no.”
“What we’re seeing today is an attempt by the United States to maintain its dominant position and total control,” he said. “We reject the untruthful allegations against us, based on staged events and widely circulated fakes.”
In an appeal to some member states before the vote, Russia said the attempt to expel it from the Human Rights Council is political and being supported by countries that want to preserve their dominant position and control over the world.
Those nations want to continue “the politics of neo-colonialism of human rights” in international relations, Russia said in the document obtained by The Associated Press, insisting that its priority is to promote and defend human rights, including multilaterally in the Human Rights Council.
Kyslytsya responded to Russia’s complaints saying: “We have heard, many times, the same perverted logic of the aggressor trying to present itself as the victim.”
While the Human Rights Council is based in Geneva, its members are elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms. Russia’s term ends in December 2023.
The March 2006 resolution that established the council says the assembly may suspend membership rights of a country “that commits gross and systematic violations of human rights.”
The brief resolution that was approved expresses “grave concern at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, particularly at the reports of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law by the Russian Federation, including gross and systematic violations and abuses of human rights.”
The General Assembly voted 140-5 with 38 abstentions on March 24 on a resolution blaming Russia for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and urging an immediate cease-fire and protection for millions of civilians and the homes, schools and hospitals critical to their survival.
The vote was almost exactly the same as for a March 2 resolution that the assembly adopted demanding an immediate Russian cease-fire, withdrawal of all its forces and protection for all civilians. That vote was 141-5 with 35 abstentions.
China abstained in both votes but voted against suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council.
“Such a hasty move at the General Assembly, which forces countries to choose sides, will aggravate the division among member states and intensify the confrontation between the parties concerned,” said Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jun. “It is like adding fuel to the fire.”
India abstained for a third time.
Indian Ambassador T. S. Tirumurti said his country wasn’t taking sides — except “a side of peace and for an immediate end to violence.” “When innocent human lives are at stake, diplomacy must prevail as the only viable option,” he added.
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Peltz reported from New York.
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PACIFIC WESTERN BANK (THE "BANK"), THE WHOLLY-OWNED BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF PACWEST BANCORP (NASDAQ: PACW), ANNOUNCED TODAY THE RELEASE OF THE 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE REPORT, WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT: HTTPS://WWW.PACWEST.COM/SITES/DEFAULT/FILES/FILES/2021ENVIRONMENTALSOCIALGOVERNANCEREPORT.PDF
LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PWB 2021 Environmental Social Governance Report
Some of the key developments that are highlighted in the 2021 Report include:
- $1 billion in lending benefiting low- or moderate-income individuals and small businesses
- $3.5 million in charitable contributions to benefit local communities
- Outstanding CRA rating from the FDIC
- 2,896 Employee volunteer hours
- Our total workforce is 51% racially diverse
- Originated 2,032 Paycheck Protection Program loans to help small businesses in our communities
"We believe that change is driven by empowering those we serve," said Matt Wagner, President and CEO. "Accordingly, we increased our efforts to deploy capital to businesses supporting sustainable development in their local communities and on a national level through our "Banking on the Future" initiative. In this Report, you will find real-life stories of business leaders and entrepreneurs who are forging a new and profitable path to positively impact the environment and the world to further equality and equity."
This is the Bank's second full-length report following the inaugural release of its 2020 Report in 2021.
ABOUT PACWEST BANCORP
PacWest Bancorp ("PacWest") is a bank holding company with over $40 billion in assets headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an executive office in Denver, Colorado, with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Pacific Western Bank (the "Bank"). The Bank has 69 full-service branches located in California, one branch located in Durham, North Carolina, and one branch located in Denver, Colorado. The Bank provides community banking products, including lending and comprehensive deposit and treasury management services to small and medium-sized businesses conducted primarily through our California-based branch offices and Denver, Colorado branch office. The Bank offers national lending products, including asset-based, equipment, and real estate loans and treasury management services to established middle-market businesses on a national basis. The Bank provides venture banking products, including a comprehensive suite of financial services focused on entrepreneurial and venture-backed businesses and their venture capital and private equity investors, with offices located in key innovative hubs across the United States. The Bank also offers financing of business-purpose, non-owner-occupied investor properties through Civic Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary. The Bank also offers a specialized suite of services for the HOA industry. For more information about PacWest Bancorp or Pacific Western Bank, visit www.pacwest.com.
CONTACT:
Pamela Flores
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pamflo@ameritech.net
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TORONTO, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sailun Tire Group has developed a technology that will create a rubber revolution in the tire industry. Utilizing liquid phase mixing, this new proprietary technology is known as EcoPoint3 and has matched or exceeded tire performance across the three key functional attributes of rolling resistance, wear resistance and wet grip performance and will change the way that tires are manufactured.
EcoPoint3 technology can allow rubber compounding materials to be mixed fully uniformly under continuous liquid phase conditions for a consistent rubber compound mix. This means no matter the type of tire (high performance, touring, all-season, winter, etc), Sailun's EcoPoint3 technology will adapt to deliver the right rubber balance for exceptional performance and longevity in a wide range of vehicle and seasonal applications. This breakthrough comes from years of painstaking research and development on high-performance rubber materials. Sailun has developed the innovative EcoPoint3 compound for tires that have garnered industry recognition and will bring the organization into a new level of international competitiveness. EcoPoint3 technology not only improves a tire's rolling resistance for increased efficiency, but also enhances traction and provides more durable tire wear resistance – making tires that can last longer and perform better for a safer, more energy-efficient and comfortable drive.
"We're thrilled to officially launch EcoPoint3 and see a project come to life after several years in development. EcoPoint3 is a game changer for the tire industry both for the quality of tires it will produce but also in the way tires are made moving forward. EcoPoint3 sets Sailun products apart from other tire manufacturers and will set a new standard for the tire industry in global sustainability in the automotive space," says Ron Dolan – President, Sailun Tire Americas.
EcoPoint3 liquid phase mixing has already won several international tire technology awards and will debut in the upcoming lineup of Sailun's new ERANGE EV, a brand-new flagship tire line specifically designed, dedicated, and manufactured for electric vehicles (EVs) that will be made exclusively using EcoPoint3 technology. This advanced proprietary technology is ideally suited for the demands of EV drivers and will enhance EV performance by helping to increase range, enhance performance and deliver a quiet and comfortable driver experience. ERANGE EV tires will also feature increased load-bearing capacity to account for the extra weight of vehicle batteries and the advanced tread patterns and specially formulated rubber compounds will be able to handle the instant torque of EVs for longer lasting tread life and increased performance.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — Spurred into action by reports of atrocities in Ukraine, NATO countries agreed Thursday to ramp up the supply of weapons to Kyiv, including hi-tech arms, amid concerns that Russia is about to launch a large offensive in Ukrarine’s eastern Donbas region.
NATO, as an organization, refuses to send troops or weapons to Ukraine or impose a no-fly zone over it to keep the trans-Atlantic military group from being drawn into a wider war with nuclear-armed Russia. Individual NATO countries, however, have provided anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, as well as equipment and medical supplies.
“There was a clear message from the meeting today that allies should do more, and are ready to do more, to provide more equipment, and they realize and recognize the urgency,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said after chairing a meeting of allied foreign ministers in Brussels.
Stoltenberg declined to say which countries were stepping up supplies or what kinds of equipment they might send, but he said: “Rest assured, allies are providing a wide range of different weapons systems, both Soviet-era systems but also modern equipment.”
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the “sickening images and accounts coming out of Bucha and other parts of Ukraine” have strengthened the West’s resolve to punish Russia and step up support for Ukraine.
Blinken said the United States is “looking across the board right now not only at what we provided, and what we continue to provide, but whether there are additional systems that could make a difference.”
One of the drawbacks of sending modern arms is that Ukrainian troops would have to learn how to to use them, but some NATO nations raised the possibility of providing training outside of the war-ravaged country.
Britain was also outspoken about its intentions.
“We’ve agreed to step up support for Ukraine and we’ve also recognized that the conflict has entered a new and different phase with a more concentrated Russian offensive,” British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said.
“There was support for countries to supply new and heavier equipment to Ukraine so that they can respond to these new threats from Russia. We’ve agreed to help Ukrainian forces move from their Soviet-era equipment to NATO-standard equipment on a bilateral basis,” Truss said.
After talks with his NATO counterparts, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he was cautiously optimistic that some countries would boost weapons supplies to his nation. But he warned that those arms must get to Ukraine quickly, with Russia set to attack more widely in the east.
“Either you help us now — and I’m speaking about days, not weeks — or your help will come too late,” Kuleba said his message was to NATO countries. Asked what more his country was seeking, Kuleba listed planes, land-based missiles, armored vehicles and air defense systems.
He also criticized some Western countries for failing to impose sanctions quickly enough, or of acting too late, highlighting his point with the reports of war crimes in the northern town of Bucha.
“How many Buchas have to take place for you to impose sanctions? How many children, women, men, have to die,” Kuleba said, “for you to understand that you cannot allow sanctions fatigue, as we cannot allow fighting fatigue?”
Some NATO countries sending weapons have been making a distinction about what kind of support they can provide, saying Ukraine should only receive arms for defensive purposes and not offensive weapons like war planes or tanks.
But Stoltenberg rejected the rhetorical arguments. “Ukraine is fighting a defensive war, so this distinction between offensive and defensive weapons doesn’t actually have any real meaning,” he said.
Stoltenberg said he has “urged allies to provide further support of many different types of systems, both light weapons but also heavier weapons.”
Despite the allegations of Russian war crimes and warnings that more atrocities might emerge, it appears unlikely, at least for now, that the world’s biggest security alliance will agree as an organization to arm Ukraine and help end Europe’s biggest land war since World War II.
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Gabrielle Union Discusses Motherhood And Her New Baby Care Line In The April Issue Of ‘Scary Mommy’
Gabrielle Union is no stranger to creating fashion moments on Instagram. The 49-year-old actress and haircare maven gave us a behind-the-scenes look at her photoshoot with the publication Scary Mommy .
Clad in a $2,495 pink and orange Brandon Maxwell dress and a head full of long box braids, the mother to 3-year-old Kaavia James Union Wade gave an effortless pose for the camera.
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“Feast Or Famine. Mama eatin BTS of the @scarymommy cover shoot ,” Union wrote via her Instagram page.
The April cover girl disclosed her highs and lows of parenting as a first-time mother. The publication posted a behind-the-scenes video of Union-Wade flossing her golden skin while playing with her long, waist-length braids.
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“I understand [my mom] more now. I like her more now. I mean, I’ve always loved her, but I love her in a completely different way,” she tells Scary Mommy .
The NY & Company clothing designer is proof that you can have a career, love life, and family, but it comes at a cost. “I support three households outside of my own household, so I just don’t have the luxury of not working and just being as present as I would like to be. So I have to go to therapy in whatever other little extra time I have to deal with my guilt and my anxiety. And I depend heavy, heavy, heavy on our village: my sisters, my niece, my mom, my husband’s mom,” she says.
Despite her hectic schedule, Union found time to create a new baby care line named Proudly . She says the inspiration came from a diaper rash Kaavia experienced at about two months old. After reaching out to her mommy friends, she realized that tons of skin-related issues happened explicitly to families of color.
“We started when Kaav was only a few months old and Proudly is just now coming to fruition. We took our time to build the company, not just the products, but the company in a FUBU style. Our company, our board, our investor deck actually look like our consumers, full of people of color, full of parents of color, because we wanted something different for our own kids. And it really addresses the unique skin care needs of melanated children.”
You can read the rest of the interview here . Kudos to her for creating products specifically for our babies!
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SA vs BAN 2nd Test Dream11 Team Prediction
SA vs BAN, 2nd Test : South Africa vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Fantasy Cricket Hints, St George’s Park at 1:30 PM IST April 08 Friday:Also Read - FULL Scorecard of South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Highlights SA vs BAN, Score Report
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Time: 1.30 PM IST.
Venue: St George’s Park
SA vs BAN Dream11 Team
Kyle Verreynne, Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma, Keegan Peterson (c), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Simon Harmer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Taskin Ahmed, Keshav Maharaj, Ebadot Hossain
SA vs BAN Probable Playing XI
South Africa: Dean Elgar (c), Sarel Erwee, Keegan Peterson, Temba Bavuma, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Lizaad Williams, Duanne Olivier
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam / Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque (c), Shakib Al Hasan / Yasir Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain
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RIPON, Calif. (AP) — Two Stockton women who were reported missing over the weekend were found dead inside a car submerged in a central California river near a country club where they had attended a wedding, police said.
Alyssa Ros, 23, and Xylona Gama, 22, were last seen Sunday night at Spring Creek Country Club in Ripon, where they attended the wedding of Alyssa’s uncle and left in Gama's car.
Relatives of the women reported them missing Monday after repeatedly calling their phones and getting voicemails in the hours after the wedding.
Ripon police said Wednesday that an employee of the country club on Tuesday noticed a vehicle in the river near the southeastern part of the golf course and called authorities.
Police have not said whether they suspect foul play or an accident.
Alyssa Ros’ father, Danny Ros, told the Modesto Bee the medical examiner told him the vehicle had gone down a steep ravine and overturned in about eight feet of water.
Both families said they are desperate to know how the women ended up in the river in a location with no road nearby.
Gama lived in Stockton and Alyssa Ros was a former Stockton resident who moved to Southern California for college.
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Europe’s IT and Business Services Market Off to Strong Start in 2022, ISG Index™ Finds
Europe’s IT and business services market jumped out to a strong start in 2022, with record first-quarter demand for cloud-based services and continuing momentum in managed services, according to the latest state-of-the-industry report from Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.
The EMEA ISG Index™, which measures commercial outsourcing contracts with annual contract value (ACV) of US $5 million or more, shows ACV for the combined market eclipsed US $7 billion for the first time in a quarter, coming in at a record US $7.5 billion, up 21 percent year over year, and up 8 percent sequentially from the fourth quarter.
"Europe’s combined market has been steadily growing as the region’s demand for cloud-based services catches up with the rest of the world,” said Steve Hall, president of ISG EMEA. "Growth slowed toward the end of last year, but has since bounced back to the levels we saw in the first half of 2021.”
Regional demand for cloud-based services (XaaS) continues to accelerate. ACV advanced 44 percent, to a record US $3.9 billion in the first quarter, and now accounts for 51 percent of the combined market, the highest proportion ever. It was the third straight quarter the region has seen XaaS growth of more than 40 percent.
Within the XaaS segment, infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) ACV soared 58 percent, to a record US $2.9 billion in the quarter. Software-as-Service (SaaS) advanced 15 percent, to US $1 billion, but was off 2 percent from a record fourth quarter.
Managed services ACV, meanwhile, rose 3 percent, to US $3.7 billion. It was the sixth straight quarter this segment surpassed US $3.4 billion of ACV, the longest such period of sustained high demand ever recorded by the ISG Index.
Within managed services, IT outsourcing (ITO) slumped 11 percent year over year, to US $2.7 billion, with sequential declines in financial services and energy, the latter amid a slowdown in the oil and gas sector. Business process outsourcing (BPO) soared 84 percent, to US $971 million, driven by strong demand across all industries and a mega-deal in the media and communications sector. Industry-specific BPO solutions in financial services and the utility sectors accounted for more than 30 percent of ACV growth in the quarter.
A record 256 managed services contracts were awarded in the first quarter, up 15 percent from last year and up 25 percent from the fourth quarter. New-scope awards dominated, with 176 such deals in the quarter, valued at US $2.3 billion. It was the sixth straight quarter new-scope ACV surpassed US $2 billion, a streak not seen in the last 10 years. The trend toward smaller contracts continued, with a record 151 deals in the US $5 million to US $10 million range, the smallest band measured by the ISG Index.
From a geographic perspective, the UK market continued its strong, post-Brexit recovery, exceeding US $1 billion in managed services ACV for the second quarter in a row and the third quarter in the last four. First-quarter ACV was US $1.1 billion, up 27 percent over the prior year. The Nordics (up 26 percent) and Southern Europe (up 93 percent) also contributed to the region’s growth.
DACH and France continued a recovery that began in the second quarter of 2021. Although both markets were down against a strong first quarter last year, DACH’s first-quarter ACV, at US $823 million, was up 33 percent sequentially from the fourth quarter, while France’s ACV of US $502 million, though down slightly versus the prior quarter, represented the fourth time in the last five quarters ACV topped US $500 million.
2022 Global Forecast
ISG is forecasting the global market for cloud-based XaaS (IaaS and SaaS) will grow 22 percent for the year, up from its 20 percent forecast last quarter, while the global market for managed services is expected to grow 5.1 percent, unchanged from last quarter’s forecast.
About the ISG Index™
The ISG Index™ is recognized as the authoritative source for marketplace intelligence on the global technology and business services industry. For 78 consecutive quarters, it has detailed the latest industry data and trends for financial analysts, enterprise buyers, software and service providers, law firms, universities and the media. In 2016, the ISG Index was expanded to include coverage of the fast-growing as-a-service market, measuring the significant impact cloud-based services are having on digital business transformation. ISG also provides ongoing analysis of automation and other digital technologies in its quarterly ISG Index presentations.
For more information about the ISG Index, visit this webpage.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 800 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "All or Nothing Midday" game were:
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Chisholm native announces campaign to keep seat on St. Louis County Board
ELY, MN-- Current St. Louis County Commissioner Paul McDonald announced Tuesday he would seek re-election to his District 4 seat. McDonald, a Chisholm native,...
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Pair of local coaches take Outstanding Coach Award
The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches announced the finalists and the winners for their yearly coaches award recently, honoring coaches around the state for their great work. Four coaches from each classification were announce as finalist, with just one winner in each category. Dean Weese Outstanding Coach Award. The...
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Palladius Acquires Austin-Area Student Community
The property last changed ownership in 2016. Palladius Capital Management has purchased The Heights, a 672-bed student community in the San Marcos suburb of Austin, Texas. Capital Square sold the property after six years of ownership. Blackstone Group Debt Funds provided $21.3 million to finance the acquisition, according to Yardi...
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Walmart's new Apple-like HQ in Arkansas will include a fitness center with three pools and meditation garden and onsite childcare for its 14,000 to encourage them to return to the office
- Walmart's new Bentonville, Arkansas, campus will open its door to employees in phases throughout 2025
- It 350-acre campus will feature 12 office buildings, nine parking decks, a fitness center, a day care, several walking and bike trails, lakes and Wi-Fi-enabled outdoor spaces
- The fitness and day care centers are expected to open by late 2023, however, Walmart did not provide pricing
- The new campus is located in Downtown Bentonville and will replace the old warehouse and office buildings that were located there before, which have since been knocked down
- The retail giant said it is focusing on a greener and healthier space for workers to give employees 'all the tools for wellbeing'
- The space will feature several places - both indoor and outdoor - for employees to work and socialize, and also features a variety of food options, such as trucks and coffee bars
- Walmart's new home office will focus on sustainability. It is using locally sourced timber to build its campus and has large storm lakes that will collect rainwater and clean it
Tech companies aren't the only ones with fancy campuses, food trucks and fitness centers, as Walmart joins in to encourage its 14,000 corporate employees to return to the office.
Walmart's new Bentonville, Arkansas, campus will open its door to employees in phases throughout 2025, and the company is using the new 350-acre dig as a way to entice its employees back to work. Its dangling a giant fitness center - equipped with a nearby childcare facility, three pools and a mediation garden. The Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness center and childcare facility will open in late 2023.
The campus sits between Central Avenue and 14th Street, near Highway 102 in downtown Bentonville, where old company warehouse spaces and office buildings sat. The giant grocer already has knocked down the existing buildings and will replace them with 12 new office buildings, several amenity buildings, parking decks and green space throughout 2022.
The cost of the program was not announced.
'By demolishing and recycling those existing buildings and offices, we are revitalizing the existing tract of land, contributing to the economic growth in the area and integrating with the broader Bentonville community development efforts,' the company said on its website.
Walmart's new Bentonville, Arkansas, campus will open its door to employees in phases throughout 2025. Its new 350-acre dig sits in the downtown area and the new building replace old warehouses and office buildings
The giant grocer already has knocked down the existing buildings and will be replacing them with 12 office buildings, several amenity buildings, parking decks and greenery throughout 2022
Its state-of-the-art campus will rival those of Apple and Facebook, with bike and walking paths (pictured) around several lakes. The retail giant said one of the new goals of the campus is to focus on a greener and healthier lifestyle for its employees
The fitness center (pictured) will feature places both inside and outdoors to exercise, and will include fitness studios and a mediation garden (also pictured)
The campus also includes places for employees to sit and work away from their desks - with Wi-Fi-enabled outdoor spaces - and to enjoy their lunch
The campus also features many lakes that will collect and clean rainwater, and are surrounded by greenery
The campus features an array of amenities besides just office buildings. It also features a childcare facilities, a fitness center, nine parking decks, and will have food trucks and coffee bars scattered throughout
The campus will feature many walking and bike paths to integrate the 'natural beauty of our Northwest Arkansas region,' as well as include 'natural lighting, warm interior finishes, mass timber constructions,' and 'views of trees, courtyards, landscapes, and lakes' from inside and outside the offices. Employees will have access to Wi-Fi-enabled outdoor spaces that 'support our flexible workplace.'
Like many other 'campuses,' Walmart's will feature food trucks plazas in various locations across campus; coffee bars and grab-and-go stations that will offer organic and healthy snacks and meals; and in-office pantries on each floor for those who prefer to bring in their own food that will also have coffee and filtered water machines, food storage, and tables.
The campus will also feature nine parking decks that hold more than 1,000 spaces each are will be equipped with bike and electric vehicle parking. The high number of parking spaces are designed to 'enable associates to have a five-minute walk to adjacent office and amenity buildings.'
It will also encourage employees to use sustainable forms of transportation like bikes to get around.
The retail giant said it is focusing on a greener and healthier space for workers to give employees 'all the tools for wellbeing,' which it said their fitness center will 'encompass.'
The 360,000-square-foot facility will be located on the North Quad on the corner of Fifth and Southeast P Street. The building also features a café, a youth activity center, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, multipurpose courts, and fitness studios.
Walmart said it drew 'inspiration' from Alice L. Walton's Whole Health Institute when designing the center, saying it wanted to 'integrate the mission and practices' of a 'purpose-driven approach' to 'prioritize health and well-being for every associate.'
Employees also will have natural lighting, and locally sourced timber will be used in the buildings
There also will be outdoor and indoor tennis courts (pictured) for employees to enjoy around the North Quad
There are courts where employees can play basketball and volleyball, as well as a track
The track features four lanes and provides an overview of the courts
The 73,000-square-foot facility includes three pools and a viewing area, and also amenities for youth
'When people feel supported, they’re much more likely to take advantage of opportunities to succeed – inside and outside of work,' the company said. 'With our associates at the heart of every decision in the design of our campus, we are investing in the amenities that they care about.'
The facility is 'designed to leverage the healing power of natural daylight' and will offer employees new ways to support their health with 'robust, reimagined programming' and education spaces, like a teaching kitchen, in addition to traditional workout equipment.
Day care facilities will be located across from the fitness center and the 73,000-square-foot facility can accommodate up to 500 children. When the doors open, it will accept six-week-old to pre-K ages, and then eventually allow school children during the summer and after school, Axios reported.
It comes equipped with classrooms and an outdoor plaza.
Walmart's new home office also will focus on sustainability. It is using locally sourced timber and large storm lakes that will collect rainwater and clean it. It also will continue its focus on trees and will transplant young trees from the current office on the new campus.
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While Downers Grove resident Brooks Ruyle thinks every day is a good day to celebrate libraries, he’s happy there is at least one week a year that invites the community to join in.
The president of the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation hopes to see that happen during National Library Week, which runs through April 9.
“For the foundation, it’s one week of the year we can really focus our efforts on getting the word out on the great things the library does and give those in the community a chance to show their appreciation for everything the library offers,” Ruyle said. “It’s exceptional.”
Some of those offerings are made possible because of the foundation’s work to secure financial donations. A separate nonprofit from the library, the foundation’s mission is to fund “extraordinary gifts, beyond taxpayer support, to inspire and engage ideas and strengthen the library as a cornerstone in our community.”
“We’re usually guided by library staff on what the library’s needs are and the objectives of their strategic plan,” Ruyle said.
Last year, for instance, donations from library supporters to the foundation helped fund stipends for two social worker internship positions.
The impetus for establishing a social worker program came after library staff observed many individuals in the community seeking help connecting to social services or identifying which services they could use, Adult and Teen Services Manager Lizzie Matkowski said.
“At the same time, information on the positive outcomes seen at other libraries that had hired social workers or brought on interns was coming out in articles and conferences, which gave us confidence to establish an internship program here,” she said.
“As a result, DGPL started a social work internship program in early 2020 in partnership with Aurora University with the purpose of connecting community members with much-needed resources for social services, strengthening partnerships with local organizations and providing support and training to staff on social service related questions.”
Matkowski said the program has been one facet of the library’s charge to provide equal access to all and engage and evolve with the community.
Work performed by the interns has included creating a comprehensive social services resource guide, multiple guides for single-issue resources such as housing and food and a social services page for the library’s website, along with working directly with patrons to connect them to services, she said.
The interns are working with the library’s Public Relations Manager Cindy Khatri and other staff to maintain the Cupboard, the institution’s pantry of nonperishable food and toiletry items for those who are housing or food insecure.
“A project which has had probably the broadest impact of all their work so far and which they work to maintain and keep stocked,” Matkowski said.
Ruyle said library services such as the social worker internship program “are tremendously helpful to our community as a whole.”
“We’re thrilled to be able to fund this important program with a gift from the foundation, which is made possible by all of our donors,” he said.
Other undertakings by the foundation in the past few years have included providing funding for the Satellite Stacks, which are deposit collections in all Downers Grove senior living centers with large-print and audio materials reaching more than 1,200 seniors in the community; purchasing additional ebook and audiobook titles while the building was closed to the public during the pandemic; and sourcing pairs of EnChroma glasses to assist patrons who experience color blindness.
In honor of National Library Week, the community is invited to help continue the foundation’s mission while also supporting two downtown Downers Grove businesses.
The Foxtail, 5237 Main St., is donating 20% of all proceeds from lunch, dinner and takeout orders on Wednesday and Thursday of National Library Week for diners who mention they are “Here for the Library.”
Pierce Tavern, which is at 5135 Main St. in the original location of the Downers Grove Public Library 130 years ago, will donate $1 from the sale of every “The Librarian” craft cocktail during National Library Week to the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation.
Donations also can be made to the foundation’s website, www.dgplfoundation.org.
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That policy is part of what has created confusion and a bottleneck of cases in Mexico, according to immigrant rights organizations like Al Otro Lado.
"We've been in communication with the Biden administration, along with our partners on the ground, regarding the impact of Title 42 and the lack of information that the migrant community has about Title 42," said Al Otro Lado's border rights project director, Nicole Elizabeth Ramos, adding that the lack of information makes migrants more vulnerable to organized crime.
According to Customs and Border Protection data, between March 2020 and February 2022, 60% of encounters at the southwest border were "expelled" under Title 42.
"Now we're seeing that the administration is going to lift Title 42. But they have no plan in place of how they're going to process the backlog of people," Ramos said.
The CDC confirmed Title 42 will be lifted on May 23. But many key questions remain, including whose cases will be heard first.
After perilous journey to Tijuana, Haitian family awaits end to Title 42
Prior to the pandemic, U.S. and Mexican governments operated a waitlist, said Ramos, adding that migrant communities they've heard from want that waitlist to be honored.
"The migrants have expressed that while they believe that a first-come, first-serve, respecting the original list is in order, that there needs to be additional ways for people to enter who are subject to really extreme circumstances," Ramos said.
"We have put in place a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy to manage any potential increase in the number of migrants encountered at our border," said secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas.
Among other steps, Mayorkas said DHS is increasing its capacity to evaluate asylum requests and "quickly remove those who do not qualify for protection," increasing its personnel and resources, redeployed more than 600 law enforcement officers to the border, and are putting in place additional COVID-19 protocols.
However, Title 42 is one of two major policies playing out at the southern border. The other, known as "Remain in Mexico" or MPP, is still in effect.
While there are some exceptions, it allows border officers to return non-Mexican asylum seekers from Western Hemisphere countries to Mexico while their claims are processed.
In the meantime, Al Otro Lado is assisting refugees from different parts of the world to seek exemptions to Title 42 while it remains in place.
Ramos and others said the granting of those exemptions is disparate.
"We're letting many people from Ukraine in, understandably because there is a war right now," she said. "We're seeing CBP processing hundreds of Ukrainian migrants each day while Black and brown migrants who have been waiting in some cases more than three years have to sit on the sidelines and not have their cases heard."
To meet the demand of cases, the organization is seeking remote and in-person volunteers with a particular need for those who speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, Ukrainian or Russian.
"Many people accuse asylum seekers of wanting to jump the line, that they need to do things the legal way. Seeking asylum at a U.S. port of entry at the border is the legal way to begin this process to seek international protection," said Ramos. "They're not exploiting a loophole. It is laid out very clear in our law, which replicates international human rights law that we agreed to after the Holocaust."
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EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican police have arrested three men who allegedly packed 73 migrants inside two pickups and were driving them to the U.S. border.
The arrests took place late Tuesday in Villa Ahumada, a town 70 miles south of Juarez; the migrants were citizens of Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Ecuador.
The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office identified the alleged smugglers as Jose M.A., Pablo O.G., and Manuel M.S. – all of them residents of Chiapas, a state that borders Guatemala, where hundreds of migrants from all over the world cross into Mexico daily.
Chihuahua state police seized a Ford F-350 and a Ford FX, one with a cargo box and one with a camper shell, from the alleged smugglers. The men were handed over to federal authorities for prosecution. The migrants – 45 men, 16 women and 11 minors – were taken to a government shelter in Juarez.
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LA County votes to suspend official travel to Florida, Texas over parental rights, transgender laws
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (BOS) on Tuesday approved a motion suspending official travel to Florida and Texas over the southern states' legislation regarding parental rights and transgender minors.
Critics have depicted recent orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as harmful to LGBTQ inclusiveness and safety.
The LA County BOS responded to the legislation by voting to "suspend all travel to the States of Texas and Florida for the conduct of County business unless the Chief Executive Officer determines that the failure to authorize such travel would seriously harm the County’s interests."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in February directed the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to investigate reported instances of children being subjected to gender-transitioning procedures that he characterized as abuse.
"The deeply harmful impacts that this order will bring about cannot be overstated. Such an order flies in the face of all that we know about best practices when it comes to supporting children and young adults to discover who they are and feel secure in their sense of self," the LA County BOS said of Abbott's order.
The BOS added that the Texas order "perpetuates damaging ideas about trans and gender-nonconforming youth and seeks to punish parents who are trying to do right by their children."
"LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in the child welfare system in part because they experience family rejection due to their identities," the motion states. "Caregivers who support youth with affirming care should in no way be labeled as abusive. This order is discriminatory, harmful and just plain cruel."
In March, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education bill, which bars instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
"The ‘Parental Rights in Education’ bill prohibits not only ‘instruction’ around gender identity and sexual orientation, but also ‘classroom discussion’ of these topics," the motion states. "The kind of school environment imagined in this legislation is one that is uncomfortable, unsafe, unwelcoming and toxic for all students and staff alike, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+."
The motion continues: "If passed, it will perpetuate a culture of bullying, secrecy, shame and fear."
Ten community members weighed in on the motion in public commentary, including five individuals who expressed approval of the measure, three who opposed it and two who took a neutral or "other" stance.
"As someone who's daughter is apart of the LGBTQ+ commutity I want my daughter health to be good and not be turned away just becasue She's different from everyone else," one resident wrote. "I want her to feel safe were ever she is. I to shouldn't feel afraid to support My daughter even if she loves the same sex. Love is love no matter what. And No Mater what gender she identify as."
Another who opposed the bill wrote, "How dare you ban other states in our 50 state nation. This is government over reach because of personal feelings. Public does not want this. This is a prejudice amendment. Ruling in favor shows your true teyannical colors [sic]."
The BOS did not immediately respond to an inquiry from Fox News Digital regarding what specific areas officials will not be allowed to travel to in Florida and Texas.
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Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) is readying plans to introduce virtual tokens and cryptocurrencies to its family of apps with an aim to use such virtual tokens for rewarding creators and lending and other financial services, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, Trend reports citing Reuters.
The move, which is reported to be in its early stages, comes as Meta grows its focus on services centered around the metaverse, a virtual environment where people interact, work and play.
If implemented, it could also give Meta a new revenue channel and control over transactions in its suite of apps and services, which include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and the Meta Quest virtual reality platform.
Meta's cryptocurrencies, internally dubbed "Zuck Bucks", are intended for the metaverse and may not be based on blockchain, the FT report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Meta could introduce in-app tokens that would be centrally controlled by the company, the report said, and such tokens could be used to pay favorite creators on Instagram or reward people who make meaningful contributions in Facebook groups.
"We have no updates to share today," a Meta spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday, adding that the company is focused on building for the metaverse "and that includes what payments and financial services might look like."
Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta, said last month that Instagram will introduce non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the "near-term".
Earlier this year, Meta joined the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a group of companies led by Jack Dorsey's Block Inc (SQ.N) that has pledged to promote open access to cryptocurrency technologies.
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Vladimir Putin has now put some of his own intelligence officials under house arrest, according to sources who spoke to The New York Times, as Russia suffers a high death toll in its Ukraine invasion. The report suggests Putin may be insulated from solid information, or worried that these aides might try to overthrow him, as former Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev told MSNBC in a recent interview. In this segment, MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the intrigue at the Kremlin, with analysis from Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass, who says Putin may be "paranoid" about his aides trying to oust him, and NYU history professor, Ruth Ben-Ghiat.March 17, 2022.
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The weather conditions will make it feel more like football season than opening day for baseball at Wrigley Field on Thursday when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers.
The forecast
“As is often the case with early season baseball games, the forecast for Thursday doesn’t look particularly picnic-worthy,” Brett Borchardt, meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Chicago office, wrote in an email to the Tribune. “We’re expecting temperatures near 47 degrees at first pitch with breezy west winds gusting 25 to 30 mph, making it feel more like 40 degrees. We’re also expecting scattered rain and snow showers throughout the day.”
What’s normal for April in Chicago?
This weather pattern is not unusual for this time of year in Chicago, he notes. The normal high temperature for April 7 is 56 degrees with a low of 37. Usually a trace of rain is observed too.
Borchardt says the forecast should improve early next week — just in time for the White Sox home opener against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
“The good news is we’re heading into warmer weather next week with highs from Monday onward in the mid to upper 60s!” he said. “The Sox look to have the upper hand for nicer weather during their home opener, though we’ll have to keep an eye on increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms by the middle of next week.”
So does cold weather matter for a Cubs home opener?
Spoiler: It probably makes a bigger difference for fans. Although snow did cause the team’s home opener to be postponed a day in 2003 and 2018.
Since 1989 — when box scores for Major League Baseball games began to include weather conditions at the ballpark at the time of the first pitch — the Cubs have a 14-19 record in their home openers.
Last year, the Cubs home opener tied for the team’s third-coldest since 1989.
The temperature at first pitch — 1:21 p.m. — during the Cubs home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 1, 2021, was announced as 36 degrees with 7 mph winds from the north. The Cubs lost to the Pirates, 5-3.
That ties April 13, 2009, for the third-coldest game-time temperature recorded at the Friendly Confines since 1989. The Cubs won that game against the Colorado Rockies 4-0.
The extremes
Interestingly, the warmest and coldest home openers for the Cubs happened on the same day — April 8 — but 22 years apart.
COLDEST: 29 degrees (April 8, 1997)
The paid attendance was listed at 35,393, but the next day’s Tribune reported the crowd was “considerably less” than that due to the below-freezing temperature and the Cubs performance — the team dropped its seventh straight game, a 5-3 decision to the Florida Marlins.
“The Cubs put the show on for the home folks Tuesday, and it was a rerun. They blew it again …” columnist Jerome Holtzman wrote in the next day’s Tribune.
The Tribune reported one vendor outside Wrigley Field was trying to unload tickets to the first home game of the season — an hour before first pitch. “Who needs Cub tickets? Less than face value!”
Cubs fan Brian Bonic admitted he showed up “a little underdressed” for the game: “He was wearing only two pairs of thermal underwear, two turtleneck sweaters and a Green Bay Packers sweatshirt to battle the gusting 31 m.p.h. winds, a 29-degree game time temperature and 1-degree windchill factor,” the Tribune reported.
Cubs players must have been underdressed for the weather too. Holtzman wrote the team had little, if any, aggressive plays during the game.
“If you don’t play well against a good team, they’re going to beat you,” Cubs manager Jim Riggleman admitted.
Taking the brunt of the cold was Cubs center fielder Brian McRae, who said his hands were so numb that he struggled to hold the bat: “This weather isn’t conducive to a lot of hits.”
One fan claimed he would show up to the Friendly Confines for the Cubs home opener no matter the weather.
“We’re not here because they’re (0-7). It’s Wrigley Field. The Cubs. Opening Day. It’s part of the American tradition. We would be here if it was snowing,” Dan O’Toole said.
Another fan — a season ticket holder — didn’t care about the tradition. He just wanted to stay warm. That’s why he and his friends left their seats along the first-base line after the first inning and went to the Cubby Bear bar across the street. After all, he estimated, he had another 80 home games to attend that season.
“It’s absolutely too cold to sit there and watch baseball. I had the wind blowing right in my face, and we were in the shade. You can’t have a good time when you’re frozen,” Ron Rous said.
WARMEST: 65 degrees (April 8, 2019)
After a 2-7 start — their worst since 1997 — this was the win the Cubs needed. And it was dominant. It was a shutout. It was the largest shutout victory in a home opener in franchise history. It was also the first time since at least 1908 that four pitchers threw at least two scoreless innings in a nine-inning game.
The win arrived on a “picture-perfect afternoon” at Wrigley Field, according to Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan, before 40,692 fans.
“Everything went right for the Cubs, from the weather to the offensive explosion to the bullpen combining for seven shutout innings after (Jon) Lester injured himself scoring during the six-run second,” Sullivan wrote.
The hamstring injury would sideline Lester for 2½ weeks, but not even Cubs manager Joe Maddon was concerned about it after the game.
“Jonny is a great athlete. He got hurt. It happens,” he said.
The thing about Chicago weather, though, it changes quickly. Javier Báez — who got a hit on a bounced pitch — didn’t like the unsettled forecast for the team’s next home game.
“I just saw the weather for Wednesday, and it’s not going to be like this,” he said.
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The Senate has voted 53 to 47 to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Supreme Court justice. When sworn in this summer, Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the nation's high court.
"This is one of the great moments of American history," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said before the vote. "Today we are taking a giant, bold and important step on the well-trodden path to fulfilling our country's founding promise. This is a great moment for Judge Jackson but it is an even greater moment for America as we rise to a more perfect union."
President Biden called the vote a "historic moment" for the nation.
"We've taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America," Biden posted on Twitter with an image of him taking a selfie with Jackson.
Judge Jackson’s confirmation was a historic moment for our nation. We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America. She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her. pic.twitter.com/K8SAh25NL5
— President Biden (@POTUS) April 7, 2022
All 50 Senate Democrats, including the two independents who caucus with them, voted for Jackson's confirmation. They were joined by three Republicans: Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah, Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
Vice President Kamala Harris took the gavel in her role as head of the Senate to preside over the vote. Leaving the Senate after the vote, Harris said she was "overjoyed."
"I am feeling a deep sense of pride in who we are as a nation, that we just did what we did as it relates to the highest court of our land," she told reporters.
On Friday, Biden, Harris and Jackson will deliver remarks on the historic Senate vote at 12:15 p.m. ET at the White House.
On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee reached an 11-11 tie along party lines on the question of whether to advance Jackson's nomination to a vote before the full Senate. Democrats, expecting the deadlock, immediately moved ahead with a procedural step to discharge the nomination to a vote before the full Senate.
During her hearing before the Senate Judiciary committee, Republicans attacked Jackson as a partisan and leaned heavily on culture war fights rather than inquiries concerning the nominee's qualifications.
Multiple Republicans, including Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Josh Hawley of Missouri, accused the judge of being lenient toward child sexual abusers. Fact-checkers say that the claims are misleading and that Jackson's sentencing decisions were in line with her peers on the federal bench.
Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court
Jackson's confirmation fulfills a major campaign promise from President Biden: to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court.
Jackson, 51, served eight years as a federal trial court judge and last June was confirmed for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
Prior to becoming a judge, Jackson worked as a public defender. Once confirmed, Jackson will be first Supreme Court justice since Thurgood Marshall to have represented indigent criminal defendants.
After graduating from Harvard Law School in 1996, she went on to clerk for Justice Stephen Breyer — who she will replace on the high court when Breyer formally retires this summer.
Breyer, 83, was appointed to the court by then-President Bill Clinton in 1994 to replace retiring justice Harry Blackmun.
In contrast to the contemporary view of the court as another venue of partisan political and cultural warfare, Justice Breyer became known for his decades-long effort to build consensus among the justices despite philosophical and ideological differences about the Constitution.
Last year, Breyer published a book which argued that the American public should continue to trust in the court as an apolitical institution that exists above the political fray of the other branches.
"I'm afraid if the general public begins to think that the Supreme Court justices are junior-league politicians," Breyer told NPR's Nina Totenberg. "A lot of unfortunate things will happen because they think, why don't we want senior-varsity politicians? Why do we want junior-varsity politicians? A lot of unfortunate thoughts for the institution can go through people's minds."
During Jackson's time on the court, Breyer's conception of the Supreme Court will be tested as the court's conservative majority rules on cases concerning some of the nation's most controversial social and political issues, ranging from abortion access to the role of race in college admissions.
NPR's Barbara Sprunt and Susan Davis contributed reporting.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has approved a controversial new oil project off the coast of Newfoundland with what Ottawa is calling the strongest emissions rules ever imposed.
His decision released Wednesday by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada says Equinor’s Bay du Nord project can proceed as long it achieves net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
That means the company will have to offset or capture any emissions the project produces by 2050. The announcement says this is the first time the federal government has imposed such a condition on an energy project.
Until 2050, Equinor is also legally required to consider and incorporate the best available options for reducing emissions.
“I have determined that the designated project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects,” Guilbeault said in the 22-page decision statement.
But the former environmental activist who used to lobby against oil and gas projects in his life before politics said the decision kept him up at night.
“It’s one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make,” Guilbeault said in an interview.
But he said the government established a new environmental review process for such projects and created the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to do it, with an aim of taking the politics out of the process.
This project was reviewed using the previous system because of when the application was received, but Guilbeault said going against the recommendation of an independent agency was not something he could do.
“They made a recommendation to me that they, after studying the project for four years, with 137 conditions, including the project be net zero by 2050, their conclusion was that the project could have no significant impact,” he said. “So that was a challenge for me to go against this institution.”
Bay du Nord is expected to produce around 300 million barrels of oil over its lifetime, though industry insiders in Newfoundland and Labrador say that figure could be more than 800 million barrels. Equinor has said Bay du Nord would likely start pumping in the latter half of the decade, and continue producing for 20 to 30 years. Production is expected to peak at around 200,000 barrels a day.
Greenhouse gas emissions from production are anticipated to be as low as eight kilograms per barrel. The average emissions from oil production in Canada is 40 kilograms per barrel, and in the oilsands, it’s 80 kilograms.
Equinor predicts annual emissions from the project will be between 177,770 and 257,715 tonnes.
But climate scientists and environmentalists have opposed the project, saying it would undermine Canada’s goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and say the emissions from production ignore how many greenhouse gas emissions will be produced when the fossil fuels are burned.
The government signalled Wednesday that the conditions being put on Bay du Nord, including net-zero by 2050, will become the legal standard for any future oil and gas project seeking federal approval.
Guilbeault said oil consumption is going to drop by 2050 but there will still be some demand, and it will only be for oil that is carbon neutral. He said projects like this one, which have a carbon footprint compatible with addressing climate change, are going to ultimately displace oil production that do not.
“Well, that’s what we have to do,” he said. “I mean, unless those other productions find ways to to be carbon neutral, that’s the inevitable conclusion that the world is coming to.”
Equinor spokesman Alex Collins said the Bay du Nord project “has the potential to produce the lowest-carbon oil in the country.”
“Equinor is pleased with the strong support that the Bay du Nord project has received from stakeholders across the province and Canada,” she said.
Collins noted in an earlier statement the company and its partners haven’t yet sanctioned the development. That decision, she said, is expected “in the next couple years.” Equinor has said the project will provide about $3.5 billion in total revenues for the cash-strapped government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Premier Andrew Furey was beaming at an evening news conference, saying the project will be an economic driver for his province. He said greenhouse gas emissions from the project will be among the lowest in the world for an oil project and it will help meet global demand for “low-carbon, ethical oil.”
“This will be a giant step forward in our economic recovery,” Furey added.
Climate activists were not pleased.
“(The) decision represents a triumph of the kind of politics that will only deepen the climate crisis and global addiction to planet-wrecking fossil fuels,” Keith Stewart, senior energy strategist at Greenpeace Canada, said in an emailed statement.
“This decision isn’t just a climate failure, it is a failure to imagine and invest in a sustainable energy future for the Atlantic region.”
Caroline Brouillette, national policy manager at Climate Action Network Canada, said progress on climate over the last few years is being undermined by this approval.
“Frankly I think this is heartbreaking,” she said.
Brouillette said it’s coming just two days after a United Nations climate report that was clear there is no room for more oil and gas production if the world is to avoid the worst of the climate crisis.
“It’s so clearly not compatible with climate safety,” she said.
—Sarah Smellie and Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press
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High school football coach charged after molesting student more than 50 times, sheriff says
VALRICO, Fla. (Gray News) - A football coach in Florida was arrested Wednesday after a juvenile victim came forward saying the coach molested him more than 50 times.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Matthew Hike, 33, is accused of molesting the student while coaching his football team at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico (15 miles east of Tampa) beginning in 2017. Hike worked as a coach but was not employed as a teacher at the high school.
Just weeks ago, on March 23, Hike was previously arrested when another juvenile victim at Livingston Academy in Seffner reported Hike for showing him pornographic images and touching him inappropriately on five occasions.
For the first arrest, Hike was charged with lewd or lascivious molestation and selling or distributing obscene material to a minor. For Wednesday’s arrest, Hike was charged with lewd or lascivious molestation and authority figure soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he will do everything in his power to make sure Hike is held accountable for the actions he is accused of committing.
“Children should be able to trust their teachers and coaches. Individuals who break that trust and abuse their power must be rooted out and brought to justice,” Chronister said in a Facebook post. “Our investigators revealed that this suspect broke the trust of his victims and our community on more than one occasion.”
Detectives are encouraging anyone else who may have been a victim of Hike to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jurors got a quick pep talk from a judge as they entered a fourth day of deliberations Thursday in the trial of four men charged with coming up with a scheme to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
“We don’t have a lot to do except ring the opening bell and send you back to complete the work you’ve started or get as far as you can on it until you need us next,” U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker said. “We wish you all the very best.”
The jury so far this week has not signaled how its deliberations are progressing, asking only for a definition of “weapon” and requesting trial transcripts, sticky notes and paperclips. Transcripts were turned down as is custom.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Casertaare charged with a kidnapping conspiracy. Three of them also face additional charges, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, namely an explosive.
The trial has covered 19 days since March 8, including 13 days of testimony.
The evidence included testimony from undercover agents, a crucial informant and two men who pleaded guilty to conspiracy and pointed a finger at the others. Prosecutors said the group was steeped in anti-government extremism and angry over Whitmer’s COVID-19 restrictions.
The men trained with a crudely built “shoot house” to replicate her vacation home in September 2020, according to testimony.
Defense lawyers, however, said any scheme was the creation of government agents who were embedded in the group and manipulated the men.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to “surprises” during her term that seemed like “something out of fiction” when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case.
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Russian Nobel Peace laureate Muratov says he was attacked with red paint
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April 7 (Reuters) - The Russian co-winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize, Dmitry Muratov, was attacked on a train with red paint on Thursday, he said, in an apparent protest at his newspaper's coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Muratov's Novaya Gazeta investigative newspaper last week announced it was suspending its online and print activities until the end of what Russia calls its "special operation" in Ukraine after a second warning from the state communications regulator.
Pictures posted by the newspaper on the Telegram messaging app showed Muratov with red paint on his head and clothes and around his sleeping compartment on a Moscow-Samara train.
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"They poured oil paint with acetone all over the compartment. Eyes burning badly," the newspaper quoted Muratov as saying.
"Muratov, this is for you from our boys," the post quoted the attacker as saying.
Pressure against liberal Russian media outlets has mounted since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in February, with most mainstream media and state-controlled organisations sticking closely to the language used by the Kremlin to describe the conflict.
Several opposition activists have reported threatening messages painted on the doors of their apartments.
Russia says its "special military operation" in Ukraine is necessary because the United States was using Ukraine to threaten Russia and Moscow had to defend Russian-speaking people in Ukraine from persecution.
Ukraine and critics in Russia have dismissed Kremlin claims of persecution and say Russia is fighting an unprovoked war of aggression. NATO and other Western allies have imposed stiff sanctions on Russia in efforts to put economic pressure on Russia over its invasion.
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The spread of a bird flu that is deadly to poultry raises the grisly question of how farms manage to quickly kill and dispose of millions of chickens and turkeys.
It's a chore that farms across the country are increasingly facing as the number of poultry killed in the past two months has climbed to nearly 24 million, with outbreaks reported nearly every day. Some farms have had to kill more than 5 million chickens at a single site with a goal of destroying the birds within 24 hours to limit the spread of the disease and prevent animals from suffering.
“The faster we can get on site and depopulate the birds that remain on site, the better,” Minnesota State Veterinarian Beth Thompson said.
The outbreak is the biggest since 2015, when producers had to kill more than 50 million birds. So far this year, there have been cases in 24 states, with Iowa the hardest hit with about 13 million chickens and turkeys killed. Other states with sizable outbreaks include Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota and Indiana.
Farms faced with the need to kill so many birds turn to recommendations by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Even as it has developed methods to kill the poultry quickly, the association acknowledges its techniques “may not guarantee that the deaths the animals face are painless and distress free.” Veterinarians and U.S. Department of Agriculture officials also typically oversee the process.
One of the preferred methods is to spray water-based firefighting foam over birds as they roam around the ground inside a barn. That foam kills the animals by cutting off their air supply.
When foam won't work because birds are in cages above the ground or it's too cold, the USDA recommends sealing up barns and piping carbon dioxide inside, first rendering the birds unconscious and ultimately killing them.
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If one those methods won't work because equipment or workers aren't available, or when the size of a flock is too large, the association said a last resort is a technique called ventilation shutdown. In that scenario, farmers stop airflow into barns, which raises temperatures to levels at which the animals die. The USDA and the veterinary association recommend that farmers add additional heat or carbon dioxide to barns to speed up the process and limit suffering by the animals.
Mike Stepien, a spokesman for the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, said the techniques are the best options when it's necessary to quickly kill so many birds.
“State animal health officials and producers carefully weigh the different options to determine the best option for humane depopulation and do not make such decisions lightly,” Stepien said.
Not everyone agrees.
Animal welfare groups argue that all these methods for quickly killing birds are inhumane, though they are particularly opposed to ventilation shutdown, which they note can take hours and is akin to leaving a dog in a hot car. Animal rights groups delivered a petition last year signed by 3,577 people involved in caring for animals, including nearly 1,600 veterinarians, that urged the veterinary association to stop recommending ventilation shutdown as an option.
“We have to do better. None of these are acceptable in any way,” said Sara Shields, director of farm animal welfare science at Humane Society International.
Opponents of the standard techniques said firefighting foam uses harmful chemicals and it essentially drowns birds, causing chickens and turkeys to suffer convulsions and cardiac arrest as they die. They say carbon dioxide is painful to inhale and detectible by the birds, prompting them to try to flee the gas.
Karen Davis, of the nonprofit group United Poultry Concerns, urged the veterinary association to stop recommending all of its three main options.
“They’re all ways that I would not choose to die, and I would not choose anybody else to die regardless of what species they belong to,” Davis said.
Shields said there are more humane alternatives, such as using nitrogen gas but those options tend to be more expensive and could have logistical challenges.
Sam Krouse, vice president of Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms, said farmers feel miserable about using any of the options.
“We pour our lives and livelihoods into taking care of those birds, and it’s just devastating when we lose any of those birds,” Krouse said. “Everything that we’re doing every day is focused on keeping the disease out and making sure that we’re keeping our hens as safe as possible.”
Officials emphasize that this virus that’s spread primarily through the droppings of infected wild birds doesn’t threaten food safety or represent a significant public health threat. Sick birds aren’t allowed into the food supply and properly cooking poultry and eggs kills any viruses that might be present. And health officials say no human cases of bird flu have been found in the United States during this current outbreak.
Once poultry are dead, farmers must quickly dispose of the birds. They usually don't want to risk the chance of spreading the virus by transporting the carcasses to landfills, so crews typically pile the birds up into huge rows inside barns and combine them with other materials, such as ground up corn stalks and sawdust to create a compost pile.
After a couple weeks of decomposition, the carcasses are converted into a material that can be spread on cropland to help fertilize crops. In some cases, carcasses are buried in trenches on the farm or incinerated.
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Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF (BATS:LQDI – Get Rating) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 10,881 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $333,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Jane Street Group LLC increased its position in shares of iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF by 16.0% during the third quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 27,489 shares of the company’s stock worth $824,000 after acquiring an additional 3,792 shares during the period. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC increased its holdings in iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF by 79.0% during the 4th quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 13,369 shares of the company’s stock worth $408,000 after purchasing an additional 5,901 shares during the period. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. increased its holdings in iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF by 1,766.4% during the 3rd quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 7,167 shares of the company’s stock worth $215,000 after purchasing an additional 6,783 shares during the period. Meridian Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $258,000. Finally, Calton & Associates Inc. purchased a new position in shares of iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,250,000.
iShares Inflation Hedged Corporate Bond ETF stock traded down $0.21 during trading on Thursday, reaching $28.38. The stock had a trading volume of 20,198 shares. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $28.90 and a 200 day moving average of $29.80.
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EAU CLAIRE — The principal of Regis High and Middle schools has been named the new president of the Catholic school system in Eau Claire.
On Thursday, Regis Catholic Schools announced in a news release that Paul Pedersen has been named its president.
"During Mr. Pedersen's interview, his passion and excitement to move Regis Catholic Schools forward was abundantly clear," said Father James Kurzynski, dean of the Eau Claire Deanery.
Kurzynski offered the job to Pedersen earlier this week. A committee of 14 people representing Regis stakeholder groups had helped with candidate selection and interviewing.
Pedersen has been principal Regis for the past seven years. He has 26 total years of education, including time as a classroom teacher at Regis and Notre Dame Middle School in Chippewa Falls.
Pedersen himself graduated from Regis High School in 1989.
"As an alumnus, I am filled with tremendous pride to be given the opportunity to lead our school system into the future while preserving its time-honored traditions and excellence from the past," he said in the news release.
Pedersen will officially take the presidency on July 1, and Regis is starting its search for a new principal.
Carisa Smiskey, principal of St. Mary's Elementary School, has been serving as interim president of Regis Catholic Schools during the current academic year.
The previous president, Mark Gobler, retired in June 2020 after leading the private school system since 2013.
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Call Of Duty: Vanguard Patch Notes Detail Spawn Adjustments And Weapon Fixes
The April 7 update for Vanguard brings a few spawn changes.
A small update has arrived for Call of Duty: Vanguard, and the patch notes detail a few spawn adjustments and weapon fixes for multiplayer.
Sledgehammer Games continues to make improvements to spawn points in Call of Duty: Vanguard's multiplayer, and the April 7 patch notes reveal spawn adjustments for two maps. Tuscan now has adjusted Hardpoint spawn locations to be slightly further from the mode's third hill, while the map's initial Control spawn locations have been moved further back. Gavutu also received some spawn changes for Control, which the developer said was adjusted to avoid putting the player in immediate danger.
These spawn point changes come alongside Vanguard's ongoing "experimental playlist," which includes a modified spawn system that the developer is testing to find better spawns for objective-based modes. Players are able to try out the adjusted spawns with a mix of maps and modes and provide feedback to the developer.
Additionally, the update includes a few weapon and camo changes. The patch notes address a bug that previously caused Season 2's new Armaguerra 43 submachine gun to be completely silent while firing with a silencer attachment equipped. Several weapon camo challenges were also changed to reduced headshot and longshot requirements, making the challenges easier to complete.
The full patch notes can be found below, as shared by Sledgehammer Games.
As Call of Duty Season 2 comes to a close this month, here is everything we know about the upcoming Season 3 updates for Vanguard and Warzone. Snoop Dogg will also be arriving as a playable operator for both games on April 19.
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Lobby Walk
Weapons will no longer be misplaced when a Combat Shield is equipped in the secondary Weapon slot.
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Tuscan
Adjusted Hardpoint spawn locations to be slightly further from the third hill.
Adjusted Control initial spawn locations to be further back.
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Adjusted Control spawn locations to avoid putting the player in immediate danger.
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Challenges
Reduced Headshot and Longshot requirements for several Camo Challenges.
Armaguerra 43 (Submachine Gun)
Weapon is no longer completely silent while firing with a Silencer Attachment equipped.
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Addressed an exploit that allowed Attachment modifiers to stack.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Moments before the Senate began Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation vote to become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, the chamber filled with the swell of history.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus walked through the doors of the Senate, entering the chamber to witness the moment. Black female lawmakers sat shoulder to shoulder along the back walls.
The visitor galleries above, largely closed these past two years, first from the COVID pandemic and then insurrection at the Capitol, filled with young people, including many young Black men and women, some congressional staffers, to watch.
Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, who protected the chamber against an extremist mob on Jan. 6, 2021, ushered people into the gallery, guarding the members and their visitors once again.
“I’m here today to witness history,” said freshman Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash. “It’s touching, it’s moving and I’m so proud.”
Vice President Kamala Harris, who presided over the session, called for the vote.
“The clerk will call the roll,” she said, beaming.
Senators remained seated, as is the tradition for momentous votes, and the roll was called one name at a time.
Despite the political divisions over President Joe Biden’s historic Supreme Court pick, the first Black woman in the court's 233-year history, the last day of the process carried more celebration than tension, coming to a final vote not with a bitter public fight but a flourish.
The 53-47 tally was no cliffhanger. Democrats had the votes to confirm Jackson on their own with their slim majority, boosted by three Republican senators — Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney — who crossed party lines to do so.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff watched from the gallery as Harris, his wife, presided over the session, though her tie-breaking vote would not be needed.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was late, making him the last to vote while slightly prolonging the outcome.
“What a great day it is for the United States of America,” said Sen. Raphael Warnock, the first Black senator from Georgia, in a speech before voting began.
Jackson’s journey to this moment “is a reflection of our own journey” toward the nation’s ideals, the senator said.
Harris, Warnock and Black Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey all huddled near the dais.
After some long minutes, Paul cast his no vote from the side cloakroom.
“On this vote, the yeas are 53, the nays are 47,” Harris said. The nomination was confirmed.
Cheers broke out in the gallery. Louder than any at the Capitol in recent memory.
Democratic senators stood in ovation.
Murkowski joined their side of the aisle.
Many Republican senators had already left. The Senate is about to start a two-week spring recess.
The remaining Republican senators filed out of the chamber.
Romney, alone on his side, stood clapping.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee who led the nomination to confirmation, gave a nod to the rare show of bipartisanship, harkening back to an earlier era.
During the debate, he noted that Romney's father, a former Republican governor, had marched for civil rights in Michigan.
"To my colleague, Sen. Mitt Romney — you are your father’s son,” he said.
After the vote, the vice president, herself a history-making leader, took stock of the moment, at a time of brutal war overseas.
“There is so much about what’s happening in the world now that is presenting the worst of ... human behavior," Harris said. "And then we have a moment like this that I think reminds us that there is so much left to accomplish.”
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WEST WARWICK, R.I., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blood Centers of America (BCA) has partnered with the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) to provide value to its 125 accredited institutional members with aggregated purchasing power and critical supply management services. BCA is a member-owned cooperative that provides group purchasing services to its members and associates. Now every AATB institutional member establishment has the opportunity to participate in BCA's Group Purchasing Program.
The pandemic has highlighted the need for critical health care organizations such as blood centers and tissue banks to mitigate their supply chain risk and to have contingency plans in place. BCA is able to leverage the combined purchasing power of its members to work with hundreds of suppliers to keep the supply chain moving during the critical months of the pandemic.
Bill Block, BCA CEO, noted that "Tissue Banks, such as AATB members, are an essential part of the health care system in the US. BCA is proud to bring our knowledge of contract negotiation and supply chain risk mitigation to help further their critical missions."
Marc Pearce, AATB CEO, said, "The AATB and BCA partnership will combine the purchasing power of blood and tissue banks, reducing costs and enhancing supply chain efficiencies for all our members."
About Blood Centers of America
For over 35 years, Blood Centers of America has been connecting its members to top contracts with the nation's most sought after suppliers. Leveraging over $750 million in purchasing power, they provide their member organizations access to the products and services they use most at lower prices. BCA is more than contracts; they also offer innovative supply chain solutions tailored to their members' unique business needs.
About The American Association of Tissue Banks
The American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) is a professional, non-profit, scientific, and educational organization. AATB is the only national tissue banking organization in the United States, and its membership totals more than 120 accredited tissue banks and over 6,000 individual members. These banks recover tissue from more than 58,000 donors and distribute in excess of 3.3 million allografts for more than 2.5 million tissue transplants performed annually in the US. The overwhelming majority of the human tissue distributed for these transplants comes from AATB-accredited tissue banks.
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Cooler DFW weather Thursday, fire threat continues to the west
NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Gusty north/northwest winds continue Thursday, keeping temperatures a little cooler than average for this time of year.
But the windy weather also keeps the fire danger high, especially west of Interstate-35. A Red Flag Warning is in place for counties to the west through 8:00 p.m.
The good weather news is that with all the heavy rain from Monday's storms, drought conditions across the Metroplex have improved. Yes, we're still in a severe drought across a good portion of North Texas, but that is better than extreme drought.
Expect conditions to be dry through the weekend. Our next storm system begins to impact the area on Monday of next week. The chances are so high that the Storm Prediction Center started outlining North Texas for severe potential 6 days out…that's pretty unusual.
North Texas is highlighted for severe weather Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. But that is still several days away and everyone knows you just have to wait a minute for the Texas weather to change.
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Fans welcome Heels home at Smith Center
Chapel Hill, N.C. — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill men's basketball team and staff returned to Chapel Hill Tuesday afternoon after falling short in the national championship game, 72-69 to Kansas. Hundreds of fans gathered at the Dean E. Smith Center on campus, headquarters of...
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TV & Movies
Meet Cole Sprouse, Rom-Com Star
“Hopefully by the end of my career, like Thanos, I can collect all of the genres.”
Cole Sprouse has been acting since he was eight months old, but it wasn’t until he was 29 that he took his first crack at a rom-com. In HBO Max’s Moonshot, the actor plays an unlikely leading man: a space-obsessed barista who, after one too many rejections from the Student Space Program, sneaks aboard a shuttle to Mars. It’s a departure from his best-known roles, as half of the twin duo that rose to fame on the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and as the moody Jughead on the rollercoaster ride that is The CW’s Riverdale. And none of his other disparate experiences — studying archaeology at NYU, producing and acting in the narrative podcast Barrascos, pursuing photography — offered quite what he needed to smooth the transition.
As it turned out, it wasn’t experience he needed at all: It was his Moonshot costar and rom-com veteran Lana Condor, of To All The Boys fame. “I certainly asked her for advice on qualities of my character and especially the publicity junket,” the actor tells Bustle. “In my more anxious moments, I went, ‘Was that the right way to talk? Is this okay?’”
Now on the other side, Sprouse reflects fondly on the time he spent with Condor on set, and hopes it comes across in the final film. “My hope is that the audience that watches it doesn’t feel too heavy afterwards,” he says. “It reminds me a lot of films that the industry used to make in the early 2000s, which were just really enjoyable and light-hearted and easy to watch.”
Below, Sprouse discusses his Moonshot character, collaborating with Condor, and what makes a good rom-com.
In Moonshot, you play a space obsessed barista named Walt. Did you have a strong interest in space growing up?
I think my interest really was that I wanted to explore, which was something that I took to with Walt very much as a character. And I think that a lot of young kids, especially young boys, have this genuine intrigue when it comes to leaving their mark on the world and doing something that no one's done before. I was one of those kids.
In order to stay on the spaceship he sneaks onto, Walt has to hide and crawl through air vents in one scene, which Zack and Cody did quite a bit at the Tipton. Do you feel like your time on Suite Life prepared you for future stunt work as an actor?
We joked around about that actually. It's funny, the movie also uses a very similar formula that Zack and Cody did, which is an old school comedy formula called “Odd Man, Straight Man.” Essentially, one person is the straight-laced character who sets up a joke and the other person is the wild character that delivers the punchline. I do feel like Suite Life prepared me quite a bit for this — I don't know about the bank crawling stuff, I feel like that was just more of a happy coincidence.
[Lana Condor recently said she learned so much from you on set, thanks to your lifelong industry experience. Moonshot is her first film since the To All The Boys series. Did you give her any advice on transitioning out of a breakout franchise?
I think advice is a really hard thing to give. Especially because she is a young Asian woman. It's very hard for me to look at my career as a straight white man and be like, “Hey, this is the best course of action,” because our two careers are so fundamentally different. So I think advice should always be taken with a grain of salt. I don't feel like advice is best given through words; I think action and an ethic is the best way to conduct yourself.
Also, Lana [is] an ideal co-star. I really don't know how anything I could have brought to the situation would have helped her when she's already so fully formed. She's professional. She's incredibly nice to the cast and crew. She shows up on time and there's no ego. She's incredibly humble. Long term productions are always a question of emotional stamina and she has all the emotional stamina in place. So I honest to God could not say what my presence yielded to her as a professional that she probably hasn't already learned.
Maybe advice is the wrong word, but were there any conversations that you both had about your similar past background or similar experiences that you've had in the industry?
We've had a lot of conversations about art and commerce, which is a question that comes up a lot as a working actor. As the emotional well slowly goes down over time, a passion like acting which is an art can slowly become commodified through commercial work. It's important to do projects that are fun, and it's important to do projects that refill that well. And this is a project that filled our wells.
Do you have a favorite rom-com of all time?
I do and it's up for debate whether people would call this a rom-com, but I would say Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Over the last couple months I've really questioned what a rom-com is because a lot of people would call that a comedy and that’s not necessarily a wrong call, but the film has heavy romantic elements. So I think I'm still trying to figure out exactly what that term refers to. In my experience thus far, it refers to a project that knowingly doesn't take itself too seriously. I think that seems to be the quality that runs like a lifeblood through all of the most popular rom-coms. It's an interesting conversation. I think it's been an enlightening experience. And hopefully by the end of my career, like Thanos, I can collect all of the genres.
Aside from acting, you’ve explored producing, photography, and archaeology. What do you see yourself pursuing in 2049, the year Moonshot is set in?
I'm turning 30 in August and I've recently stopped asking myself that question, because I found that the best laid plans of mice and men… that whole thing. Instead I started asking myself, what is the lifestyle I want to lead? And I think ideally, something like one to two movies a year and photography through the rest — whatever that looks like, whether it's behind the camera or in front of the camera — would be a really wonderful way to live my life. I think the natural intersection between something like photography and acting will eventually be directing. But I'm so particular about what I produce that I would have to try and find a way to come to terms with the natural reduction and agency that’s required of you as a director. If everything continues to go on the way that it's going, I'll hopefully be able to express my personal creative muscle a little more.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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(The Hill) — New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on Thursday asked a state judge to hold former President Donald Trump in civil contempt over his failure to comply with a court order requiring him to hand over documents as part of an ongoing civil investigation by James’s office.
James, in a 21-page filing, also requested that Judge Arthur Engoron fine the former president $10,000 for each day he fails to produce the documents amid James’s ongoing probe of whether the Trump Organization unlawfully falsified the value of assets for financial gain.
The latest development comes after Engoron gave Trump a March 31 deadline to comply with the New York attorney general’s subpoena for records and ordered the former president and his two eldest children to comply with subpoenas for their testimony.
Trump is appealing the order granting the attorney general’s request for testimony. But in James’s filing on Thursday, she argued Trump has failed to appeal or otherwise properly contest the order for document production.
“Mr. Trump should now be held in civil contempt and fined in an amount sufficient to coerce his compliance with the Court’s order and compensate (Office of Attorney General) for its fees and costs associated with this motion,” James’s motion reads.
The former president and the Trump Organization did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
James’s office in January said it had uncovered “significant” evidence that the Trump Organization has for years been falsifying the value of its assets for financial gain, including to win tax breaks and attract investors.
That revelation came as Trump fought to block her efforts in both state and federal court while painting the investigation as a political witch hunt in the media.
Trump’s accounting firm, Mazars, said in a letter sent to the former president’s company in February that it could no longer vouch for the business’s financial statements for the past decade given the revelations from the attorney general’s investigation.
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“When the minister of foreign affairs says there is no draft, why do we insist on saying that there is a draft? We have to wait for the process to be completed, and if we make a comment, we have to give our opinion after the outcome of these negotiations,” Ardeshir Motahhari told the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Thursday.
“We have to be careful in our statements until something is decided, because if we take a step in the wrong direction, it will weaken the negotiating team and even the minister of foreign affairs,” he added.
After months of intense negotiations, Iran and the P4+1 seem to have reached a make or break moment. Those involved in the talks say they are very close to a deal but there are still a few remaining gaps that have to be bridged.
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BREAKING: Fig Newtons dropped the “Fig” and changed its name to Newtons… ten years ago. In April 2012. What? Did everyone know about this? Why do I get PR emails about innovations in children’s yogurt (regular yogurt but in an array of colors not naturally occurring in nature) and teas that “fix your aura” (poop—just say poop), and yet the axing of “Fig’’ from the name of an iconic American cookie has stayed so under the radar for a decade?
(Also, for those reading this, please don’t send me PR emails.)
If you’re like me and just now noticing this name change, you may be going through stages of emotional processing that loosely resembles this:
1. Denial (No! It’s Fig Newtons! Why would it not be Fig Newtons?)
2. Confusion (Why wouldn’t anyone tell me they dropped “Fig”? Also, aren’t they still full of fig?)
3. Guilt (I have literally never purchased Fig Newtons. Maybe only true FigHeads deserve to be kept in the know.)
4. Acceptance (I did my taxes wrong. Like so, so wrong. Criminally wrong. I am going to jail. I cannot worry about Fig Newtons right now. The name “Newtons” is fine.)
5. Fear (When I’m put on trial for accidental tax crimes, my lawyer isn’t going to have anything to say except, “Your Honor, my client is a dumb bitch. She didn’t even know about Newtons.”)
It turns out the Newtons brand has had a history of reinventing itself. The cookie was invented in 1891 as “Fig Newtons” and described as a “cake.” In the 1980s, that branding changed to “chewy cookies.” According to the New York Times story about the name change—which, again, happened ten whole years ago—dropping the “Fig” in favor of “Newtons” reflects not only the fact that the cookie comes in more fruit flavors beyond just fig, but also that figs just aren’t sexy enough to cause customers to lunge at them on grocery store shelves.
“It was going to be hard for us to advance the Newtons brand with the baggage of the fig,” Gary Osifchin, a then-executive at Kraft, told the Times. Ah, the baggage of the fig...
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spam text messages took flight in March, as they soared a whopping 28% from February 2022. Meanwhile, spam calls leapt 21% month-over-month, according to data from RoboKiller, the app that eliminates 99% of spam calls and text messages.
In its Yearly Phone Scam Insights report, RoboKiller predicted that spam texts were no fad and would continue to pester Americans in 2022. So far, that's precisely what's happened. The Verizon scam text is just one example of this playing out in real-time.
Spam texts have become so widespread they've reached heights that not even spam calls have reached before. In March alone, spam text messages totaled 11 billion, the highest figure RoboKiller has ever observed for either spam type since it began monitoring spam calls in 2017.
Why the large increase? For one, the industry is focused on combating spam calls following the release of STIR/SHAKEN, a framework designed to curb spam calls using spoofed caller IDs (the percentage of spoofed spam calls remained relatively consistent in the months before and after the June 30, 2021 implementation deadline, signaling there's still work to be done in that pursuit). The framework does not address text messages and scammers know that.
March 2022 Key Phone Spam Trends
Americans were hit with a flurry of delivery- and political-related messages, the latter of which is likely due to the approaching midterm elections. RoboKiller identified a similar increase during the 2020 election season.
Top Spam Texts Nationwide:
Top Spam Calls Nationwide:
*All audio examples are phone scams blocked and audio fingerprinted by RoboKiller
View RoboKiller's recent blog post for tips to stay safe from text scams.
Tips On How To Stop Phone Scams:
- Don't answer phone calls from unknown numbers, especially those that call or text at odd hours.
- Don't follow prompts like "Press 1" or click any links.
- Never provide personal information like banking details or other sensitive information to unknown callers.
- Download a spam text and spam call blocker like RoboKiller to equip your phone with the latest technology to stop scams.
Any brand interested in protecting themselves against scams perpetrated under their name can contact our enterprise services team for more information.
About RoboKiller
With more than 12 million downloads and $400 million in losses prevented, RoboKiller is the leading independent spam call and text blocker. RoboKiller has been named a leader in technical and mobile achievement by the Webby Awards, Media Excellence, Best in Biz, and more. RoboKiller was named the most effective solution to robocalls by the FTC.
RoboKiller's robocall and spam text insights are powered by a global database of millions of phone scams and audio fingerprints. RoboKiller's proprietary data insights have been featured by The New York Times, ABC World News, NBC Nightly News, and many others.
For custom data inquiries, contact RoboKiller's insights team here or at pr@robokiller.com. For information about RoboKiller's enterprise spam blocking solutions, visit enterprise.robokiller.com.
RoboKiller is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play. To learn more, visit www.robokiller.com.
RoboKiller, a Teltech brand, is a division of Mosaic Group, an IAC Company (NASDAQ: IAC).
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EFFINGHAM, Ill., April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSBI) (the “Company” or “Midland”) today announced a new partnership with Synctera, who provides consulting and a technology platform that connects banks with fintech partners. Midland expects to use its partnership with Synctera to focus primarily on developing fintech partnerships that will contribute low-cost deposits and increase the number of customers using its payment solutions.
Jeffrey G. Ludwig, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midland States Bancorp, said, “Over the past decade, we have had a very successful fintech partnership with an originator of consumer loans, which has given us valuable experience that we plan to leverage through a broader Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) initiative. One of the goals of our technology investment over the past few years has been to position Midland to effectively compete in the BaaS space, and we are now well prepared to begin adding new fintech relationships and expanding our BaaS capabilities. Through our partnership with Synctera, we intend to be very disciplined in adding new relationships and prudently manage our growth in this area. Over the longer-term, we expect BaaS to become another important catalyst for our earnings growth and further improvement in our financial performance.”
Peter Hazlehurst, Co-Founder and CEO at Synctera, said, “My team has been impressed with the experience and technological know-how Midland already has in the BaaS space. Midland also shares our philosophy that BaaS provides enhanced opportunities for community banks to increase their relevancy across a footprint far wider than their branch network, and that banks that take advantage of this opportunity will have a competitive edge in the future of banking. With Synctera, Midland will be able to broaden the number of fintechs with whom it can easily partner to continue to scale efficiently and grow revenues.”
About Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had total assets of approximately $7.44 billion, and its Wealth Management Group had assets under administration of approximately $4.22 billion. Midland provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services and business equipment financing, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services. For additional information, visit https://www.midlandsb.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/company/midland-states-bank.
About Synctera
Synctera’s end-to-end platform and guided, personalized experiences help FinTech builders create products with embedded banking, card issuance, and more. Synctera’s unique programs enable transparent, efficient partnerships between compatible FinTech builders and community banks, whether a FinTech builder is looking to quickly launch a minimally viable product or scale a fully-fledged offering. Launched in 2020, the company was co-founded by CEO Peter Hazlehurst, former head of Uber Money, head of Google Wallet and CPO at Yodlee, as well as CTO, Kris Hansen and Head of Product, Dominik Weisserth. For additional information, visit https://www.synctera.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Readers should note that in addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meanings of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s plans, objectives, goals, future financial condition and future earnings levels. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including changes in interest rates and other general economic, business and political conditions, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential effects on the economic environment, our customers and our operations, as well as any changes to federal, state and local government laws, regulations and orders in connection with the pandemic; changes in the financial markets; changes in business plans as circumstances warrant; risks relating to acquisitions; and other risks detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers should note that the forward-looking statements included in this press release are not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "will," "propose," "may," "plan," "seek," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "continue," or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements presented herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
MIDLAND CONTACT:
Douglas J. Tucker, Sr. V.P., Corporate Counsel, at dtucker@midlandsb.com or (217) 342-7321
SYNCTERA CONTACT:
Kara Lester, Gregory FCA for Synctera, at Synctera@gregoryfca.com or (610) 228-2119
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Throughout the 3 year ministry of Jesus, we read of several different places he went with very specific intentions. He went to the desert and faced temptation. He went to a wedding and brought a miracle of newness. He went to outsiders and brought them in, and He went to unexpected places to bring life and connection to the Father.
Another place he went…was to a table. The dinner table that is. Jesus sat down and ate dinner with just about anyone who was willing to dine with Him. And this drove the religious people nuts! In other words, every time Jesus would sit and have dinner with anyone who wasn’t Jewish, or someone deemed by society as a “reject” the community Pastors would lose their minds!! Jesus always had a way of messing up the “system”. That’s one of my favorite things about Him.
One day Jesus was telling a story about a rich man who was throwing a party. He got all his RSVP’s in the mail, but on the day of the party, when all the food was made and all the preparations were complete, the excuses began to come. Check out how pathetic and lame they were in Luke 14:15-24.
From this point in the story, the host didn’t care WHO showed up, he just wanted to see a full house. He instructed his servant to go anywhere and everywhere finding people who actually wanted to be there. “Go to the towns, the alleys, the streets, the country lanes, even behind the bushes and invite everyone to come. Even if they’re crippled, lame, blind…or poor. I want my house to be full!”
I love this story. It’s a simple but relevant story to everyone that Jesus is inviting you and I to be part of this banquet. The banquet His Father has been preparing for anyone who has surrendered his or her life to Jesus. The table that Jesus is inviting us to - is the table of grace.
His invitation was sent out 2000 years ago when Jesus died on the cross for the sins of humanity, and was raised to life again. You and I, no matter where we’ve been… we’re invited to that table of grace. No matter what our past is, or where we’ve failed. Even if you look good on the outside, we’re all in need of God’s great grace. And this “reserved” sign is true… it IS reserved, but it’s reserved for you. To come and be a part. To come and remember. To come and celebrate Jesus and the price He paid so that we ALL could come.
How big is God’s table? Don’t worry…it’s big enough. How many can fit around the table? One more…always one more. This resurrection season, accept your invitation. Come to the table of grace.
n By Pastor Jeremy Moore, New Life Christian Center. Sermon Notes is a column by local religious leaders.
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Two women who were drugged and left outside separate hospitals after a night out in Los Angeles last year were the victims of homicides, county coroner records indicate.
Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola were apparently drugged during a night out together in Nov. 2021. At some point during their evening, the women became incapacitated and were left at separate hospitals more than 12 hours after anyone had heard from them.
Masked men in a black Toyota Prius with no plates dropped off Giles’ body outside a hospital in Culver City on Nov. 13.
Two hours later, Cabrales was left unconscious and in critical condition at a different hospital in West Los Angeles. She died later that month after being declared brain-dead.
Giles, a model, died just one week after her 24th birthday. Her cause of death was listed as multiple drug intoxication. Cocaine, fentanyl, gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, or GHB — a sedative — and ketamine were found in her system, records show.
Cabrales-Arzola, a 26-year-old interior designer visiting from Mexico, died on Nov. 29, just days before her birthday. Her official cause of death was listed as organ failure, but a secondary cause was also multiple drug intoxication. Cocaine and MDMA were found in her system, records show.
LAPD said the women overdosed at a home in the 8600 block of Olympic Boulevard in West Los Angeles.
Three men were arrested in connection with the deaths in December: 37-year-old David Pearce, 47-year-old Michael Ansbach and 42-year-old Brandt Osborn.
Pearce previously faced a manslaughter charge and was being held on $1 million bail. The other two men were booked on suspicion of being an accessory to manslaughter and were each being held on $100,000 bail, according to LAPD.
At the time of the arrest, authorities believed more people may have been drugged by one or more of the suspects.
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A recent report claims that tech giant Facebook (now known as Meta) is still planning on developing its own digital currency despite previous failures in the crypto space. Mark Zuckerberg and the Masters of the Universe are reportedly exploring the “least regulated way to offer a digital currency.”
A recent report from the Financial Times claims that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is planning on creating a digital currency — not unlike its failed Libra Project cryptocurrency. The company announced the creation of the Libra cryptocurrency in 2019, rebranded the project as “Diem,” and shut it down in February of 2022.
The project faced intense scrutiny from politicians worldwide and the project appeared to be killed completely after intense interrogation of Facebook leadership by Congress. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) went as far to tell one Facebook executive during a 2019 hearing that the creation of a Facebook currency would be worse than 9/11.
Rep. Sherman referred to the Facebook currency as “Zuck Bucks,” a name that has allegedly held up internally. But Zuckerberg reportedly wants to push forward with a cryptocurrency project, as long as it can avoid regulation and government scrutiny.
Meta staffers are reportedly hard at work trying to find the “least regulated way to offer a digital currency.” Facebook has not clarified whether the report from the Financial Times is accurate.
When reached for comment, a Facebook spokesperson said: “We have no updates to share today. We continuously consider new product innovations for people, businesses, and creators. As a company, we are focused on building for the metaverse and that includes what payments and financial services might look like.”
Stephane Kasriel, the head of Facebook’s finance division, reportedly sent a memo to staff in January, according to the Financial Times, in which she stated: “We’re making changes to our product strategy and road map . . . so we can prioritize on building for the metaverse and on what payments and financial services will look like in this digital world.”
Read more at the Financial Times here.
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CEO of rental giant Hertz vows to fix false theft reports
NEW YORK (AP) — The new CEO of Hertz says he’s working to fix a glitch in the rental-car giant’s systems that has led to some of its customers being wrongly accused of stealing cars they had rented. Stephen Scherr, who took over as CEO on...
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Fern Street Circus Kicks off Spring Neighborhood Tour this Saturday & Sunday in City Heights
CITY HEIGHTS (KUSI) – Fern Street Circus (FSC) announced today that it will kick off its Spring Neighborhood Tour on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 at its new Outdoor Circus Community Center (OCCC) in City Heights. The Spring Tour will include a total of 10 free public performances at various parks and community centers around San Diego’s mid-city neighborhoods, showcasing the talents of professional circus artists and musicians from around the world alongside students from Fern Street Circus’s free after-school program in City Heights.
FSC has partnered with the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department and HHSA/Live Well San Diego for the series of shows, which move to a new location each Saturday and Sunday. (See full schedule and locations below.) The City Heights Community Development Corporation and Radio Latina are also valued community partners for the Tour.
With a theme of “Come Out! Come Out,” the multi-generational shows will feature bilingual ringmaster Memo Mendez, live music and a variety of circus acts, including juggling, clowning, contortion, tumbling, tightwire, puppetry and more. The global cast includes professional circus artists from Guinea, Ethiopia, Colombia, Chile, the United Kingdom and Canada. All shows are free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, and no tickets are required.
“We are thrilled to once again take our show on the road, reaching out into San Diego’s diverse neighborhoods to engage with local families and bring smiles to people’s faces,” said Executive Director John Highkin. “There is something special about neighbors being able to step outside their doors and come together as a community or a fun, feel-good arts experience that crosses generations and cultures. It is the heart of our mission and a joyful experience that has kept us going strong for 30 years and counting.”
WHEN: Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 (2 PM)
WHERE: Outdoor Circus Community Center
4108 University Avenue, San Diego 92105 (City Heights neighborhood)
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The thwack of hammers and the whine of power saws are vying for attention with the beeping of slot machines and the clack of the bouncing roulette ball at many Atlantic City casinos this spring as the gambling halls spend millions on updating their properties.
The projects come as the gambling industry anticipates a busy summer with pandemic fears lessening and the casino industry seeing its business increase.
Hotel room makeovers, casino floor redesigns, new restaurants and swimming pools are all being built this spring, with more to come later in the year.
Part of it is the usual upkeep that casinos do to gain or maintain market share, but this year the investments are particularly important as casino executives expect a banner summer with people becoming more used to living with COVID-19.
“The fact is that we're still in a recovery mode from the coronavirus pandemic; our businesses are still not at the revenue levels of 2019,” said Mark Giannantonio, president of Resorts casino. “What will help is reinvesting in the product. A lot of places are spending real money on projects this year."
The rooftop swimming pool at Resorts is being redone to make it fully enclosed but with a retractable roof and panels so that it can be open on warm days and heated on colder ones. It should be ready by late June.
The casino also is investing $5 million into new table games and slot machines, remodeling its high-limit slots area, and creating a new VIP Asian-themed room.
“We’re excited for summer in Atlantic City,” said Bill Callahan, general manager of the Ocean Casino Resort, which will roll out $100 million worth of new amenities between May and October of this year.
Ocean is finishing 12 floors of hotel rooms that were never completed when the casino first opened as Revel in 2012. At least some of the rooms are expected to be ready by July. And Ocean is redoing its sports book in the center of the casino and adding a new casual eatery.
Callahan said his casino has experienced “a surge in demand” since last year.
“That demand, combined with decreased travel concern regarding the pandemic and impending shore tourism, will create great energy and volume for our resort and the entire Atlantic City market,” he said.
The U.S. casino industry as a whole is off to its best two-month start in history, winning nearly $9 billion from gamblers in January and February, and casinos want to be ready for the expected surge this summer.
“There are nine different casinos here that people can choose, so you have to stay competitive,” said Michael Monty, general manager of Bally's, which is spending $100 million over five years to bring what for years had been Atlantic City's poorest-performing property back to relevance.
Their latest projects include a rotating 360-degree bar and an indoor-outdoor beer garden. They also are redoing 750 hotel rooms.
Hard Rock will spend $20 million this year on renovations including adding 70 slot machines and seven more table games; renovating its convention space, beach bar and employee areas.
Caesars casino will start work this year on a new theater and resident show due to open in the first quarter of 2023. The project will incorporate the facade of the former Warner Theatre from 1929, which is currently part of the casino’s exterior facing the Boardwalk.
Also planned for Caesars in 2022 is a new restaurant, opened by a hospitality company involving actor Robert De Niro that also will renovate hotel rooms there. Caesars Entertainment is partnering with Nobu Hospitality for a project to be called Nobu Hotel Atlantic City.
They're not ready to reveal specifics, but Tropicana expects to add eight new food and beverage outlets this year and Harrah's will open three casual dining outlets.
And a non-casino hotel is spending big this year, too. The Showboat, a former casino, is building a $100 million year-round indoor water park next door. And its Lucky Snake arcade is adding an indoor go-kart track that should be open in May.
The Borgata and Golden Nugget declined comment for this story, but Borgata said it will announce one or more projects later this year.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — All poultry shows and public sales in North Carolina are being suspended because of the threat of the avian flu, the state veterinarian said.
The suspension includes all exhibitions, farm tours, shows, sales, flea markets, auction markets, swaps and meets pertaining to poultry and feathered fowl, State Veterinarian Mike Martin said in a news release. The activities are suspended until further notice, the news release said.
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services says North Carolina joins several other states, including Georgia, that have also cancelled or altered poultry events due to the flu. Poultry owners are being urged to practice security, including keeping flocks indoors without access to outside and reporting sick birds to a local veterinarian, the department or the N.C. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System.
The suspension was announced on Tuesday.
Since March 29, avian flu has been detected at seven commercial poultry facilities in Johnston and Wayne counties. More than 90,000 turkeys and more than 280,000 broilers have been killed and composted on-site to prevent further spread of the virus.
This type of avian flu is considered a low risk to people, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
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JD Sports Fashion plc (OTCMKTS:JDDSF – Get Rating) rose 2% during trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $2.03 and last traded at $2.03. Approximately 150 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 97% from the average daily volume of 5,056 shares. The stock had previously closed at $1.99.
The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $2.15.
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Which Fenty Beauty skin care products are best?
After Fenty Beauty’s successful makeup launch, it didn’t take long for Rihanna to announce her newest venture: Fenty Skin. As expected, the highly anticipated celebrity skin care line sold out in minutes.
Fenty Skin has continued to develop new products and currently features an array of options from moisturizers to SPF to body scrub. If you’re curious about the best Fenty Beauty skin care, Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is one of the top choices. It is a two-in-one product, so it will save you time and money.
What to know before you buy Fenty Beauty skin care products
What’s unique about Fenty Beauty skin care products?
Earth-conscious
Fenty skin prides itself on being earth-conscious and participating in the reduce, reuse, recycle movement. To reduce, they’re eliminating excess packaging. For reuse, Fenty has a few refillable products. And finally, Fenty is ensuring the boxes they do use are recyclable.
Globally sourced clean ingredients
Globally sourced ingredients are important to Rihanna, who wants to ensure the best ingredients are represented from around the world. A few ingredients common in Fenty Skin products are Barbados cherry, Australian lemon myrtle, Kalahari melon, Japanese raisin tree and ginkgo biloba. Fenty also uses clean ingredients.
Neutral packaging and products
Fenty is passionate about ensuring that all products are made for all people, regardless of gender, race or skin type. The brand uses gender-neutral packaging, and the majority of its products are recommended for all skin types.
Types of skin care products
- Cleanser: Washing your face at the end of the day is vital to healthy skin. Some people choose to double cleanse using an oil or balm cleanser first, while others just use a cream or foam cleanser.
- Toner: While toner has gotten a bad rap for being drying, toner has evolved to include a variety of toners, including moisturizing, exfoliating and cleansing options.
- Serum: There are an abundance of serums on the market that do anything from brightening to hydrating to fighting wrinkles.
- Moisturizer: Even if you have oily skin, moisturizer is an ideal way to lock in other ingredients and keep your skin hydrated.
- SPF: Using an SPF every single day is vital to protecting your skin and reducing the signs of aging.
What to look for in a quality Fenty Beauty skin care product
Size
Fenty Skin and many other skin care brands offer products in a variety of sizes, from mini to travel to full-size. However, even full-size differs from one product to the next. To be sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck, be sure to take note of the fluid ounces and not just the size of the package.
Ingredients
Looking at ingredients is an ideal way to determine how a product will help your skin and if there are any potentially irritating ingredients. For example, fragrance can cause rashes on some skin types, while others love using a delicious-smelling product.
Skin type
Not every skin care product is going to work for every skin type. Knowing your skin type is the first step. The main skin types are oily, combination, normal and dry. One product that differs greatly depending on skin type is moisturizer. Oily skin types may only need a light moisturizer or no moisturizer, while those with dry skin will appreciate a thick formula.
How much you can expect to spend on Fenty Beauty skin care products
Fenty Beauty skin care products start around $14 for miniature sizes and can cost up to $70 for bundles or sets.
Fenty Beauty skin care product FAQ
Is Fenty Beauty skin care good for sensitive skin?
A. No. All Fenty Skin products currently contain fragrance, which is not recommended for sensitive skin, including acne-, rosacea- and eczema-prone skin. Those with sensitive skin can develop contact dermatitis or rashes from some fragrance.
Are Fenty Beauty skin care products vegan?
A. Yes. Fenty Skin prides itself on using quality, clean ingredients that follow the European Union’s high standards, which bans 1,400 ingredients. All Fenty Skin products are also gluten-free.
What’s the best Fenty Beauty skin care product to buy?
Top Fenty Beauty skin care
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30
What you need to know: As a two-in-one product, this SPF moisturizer will save you time and money.
What you’ll love: Since it’s oil-free and noncomedogenic, this duo product is ideal for acne-prone skin. In addition to moisturizing and protecting your skin from the sun, it also targets dark spots with niacinamide.
What you should consider: Since it’s a moisturizer and SPF combo, it’s not ideal to use as a nighttime moisturizer.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora and Kohl’s
Top Fenty Beauty skin care product for the money
Fenty Skin Total Cleans’r Makeup Removing Cleanser
What you need to know: This gentle cleanser transforms from a cream to a lather and is thorough enough to remove makeup.
What you’ll love: This cleanser is packed full of quality ingredients like Barbados cherry, ginkgo biloba and green tea. It’s designed to replace the double cleanse without stripping or drying out the skin.
What you should consider: The cleanser is a thick formula, and the squeeze tube hole is small, making it challenging to press out the product.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora and Kohl’s
Worth checking out
Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum
What you need to know: Those looking to simplify their routine without sacrificing quality ingredients will appreciate this two-in-one toner and serum combo.
What you’ll love: This product features quality ingredients designed to target pores, improve the look of dark spots, brighten, smooth and fight shine. It’s also cruelty-free, gluten-free and vegan.
What you should consider: This product has a heavy fragrance that is not ideal for all skin types.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora and Kohl’s
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Shares of Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:ZETA – Get Rating) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as $13.09 and last traded at $12.40, with a volume of 398285 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $13.03.
ZETA has been the topic of several recent research reports. Oppenheimer upgraded shares of Zeta Global from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $20.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Zeta Global from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday. Craig Hallum initiated coverage on shares of Zeta Global in a research report on Monday, February 7th. They set a “buy” rating and a $14.00 price objective on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $13.00 price objective on shares of Zeta Global in a research report on Thursday, February 24th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $12.70.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.03, a quick ratio of 1.85 and a current ratio of 1.85. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $11.05 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $9.15.
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of Zeta Global in the second quarter valued at about $38,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Zeta Global in the fourth quarter valued at about $48,000. Geode Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Zeta Global in the third quarter valued at about $66,000. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Zeta Global in the fourth quarter valued at about $123,000. Finally, Hennessy Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Zeta Global in the fourth quarter valued at about $132,000. Institutional investors own 22.23% of the company’s stock.
Zeta Global Company Profile (NASDAQ:ZETA)
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. operates an omnichannel data-driven cloud platform that provides enterprises with consumer intelligence and marketing automation software in the United States and internationally. Its Zeta Marketing Platform analyzes billions of structured and unstructured data points to predict consumer intent by leveraging sophisticated machine learning algorithms and the industry's opted-in data set for omnichannel marketing; and Consumer Data platform ingests, analyzes, and distills disparate data points to generate a single view of a consumer, encompassing identity, profile characteristics, behaviors, and purchase intent.
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RA MFA Spokesman Vahan Hunanyan reports
On April 8, RA Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a working visit to the Russian Federation.
Within the framework of the visit, the meeting of the RA and RF Foreign Ministers will take place. In Moscow, Ararat Mirzoyan will also meet with the CSTO Secretary General. “
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, April 9, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
311 PM EDT Thu Apr 7 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in New
York...
West Branch Delaware At Walton affecting Delaware County.
For the West Branch Delaware River...including Walton, Hale Eddy...
Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Branch Delaware At Walton.
* WHEN...From late tonight to early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, the Fairgrounds begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 6.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 10.4 feet tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday
night.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Kim Kardashian and Van Jones address dating rumours
‘Best rumour ever’
Kim Kardashian and Van Jones have addressed the rumours about them being in a relationship, with the pair clarifying that none of them are true.
The CNN host, 53, and the reality star’s, 41, friendship has previously made headlines, specifically last summer, when fans wondered if they were a couple or not.
The pair have since cleared the air, and discussed the rumours, during Kardashian’s recent appearance on the political commentator’s podcast, Uncommon Ground with Van Jones. And, according to Jones, amid the speculation that he was dating Kardashian, his friends referred to him as a “hero”.
“Now that we’re broken up, we can actually have a conversation in public,” he joked. “Best rumour ever. It was so awesome.”
“It’s so weird,” he added. “But I tell you, being a big nerd, having all my guys from college calling, thinking I was, like, the hero. I was like: ‘No, we’re just working on trying to get people out of prison.’ But it was a cool rumour.”
The Skims founder noted that, while it was “funny,” she “didn’t really expect” fans to think that she was seeing Jones, who’s been a mentor to her throughout her law career.
According to the reality star, who filed for divorce from Kanye West in February 2021, when “so many people” asked her about Jones, she told them that she needed “a minute” before getting back “out there” in the dating scene. Currently, she is dating comedian Pete Davidson.
Kardashian previously discussed where she stands with Jones during the Keeping Up with The Kardashians reunion special last year, during which she told reunion host Andy Cohen that Jones had told her he was benefiting from rumours about their relationship.
“Van texted me and was like: ‘This rumour has gotten me so many dates and I’m so grateful, so I owe you,’” she said at the time, according to E! News.
At the time, Cohen also asked Kardashian if she was seeing singer Maluma. In response, she shut down relationship rumours, telling Cohen: “I’m not dating either one. I’ve seen him [Maluma] a few times, always in Miami, such a nice guy. So nice.”
Jones has previously praised Kardashian’s skills as an attorney, as the billionaire business mogul worked as an apprentice at his organisation. While appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show last year, he discussed how Kardashian has used her “platform” to help people in prison.
“She’s doing amazing,” Jones said when DeGeneres asked how the reality star’s studies were going. “She has used her platform to help people behind bars. Her dad [the late Robert Kardashian Sr] was a lawyer, and she always wanted to be a lawyer.”
“I think she’s gonna be an unbelievable attorney and she’s already one of the best advocates that we have in criminal justice,” he added.
Last December, Kardashian announced on Instagram that, after failing three times, she had finally passed the baby bar, an examination for first-year law students.
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King County Executive Dow Constantine announced three candidates Thursday to be the county’s next top law enforcement officer, choosing the county’s interim sheriff, as well as two police officers from Southern police departments.
The three finalists are King County interim Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall; Charles Kimble, chief of police in Killeen, Texas; and Reginald Moorman, a major in the Atlanta Police Department.
The county’s nationwide search, launched last fall, yielded 12 applicants for the sheriff position, Constantine’s office said. Of those 12, seven completed a round of interviews.
“Using priorities and criteria set by the Public Safety Advisory Committee, I am pleased we have identified three highly qualified finalists to be the next King County Sheriff,” Constantine said in a prepared statement. “Before I appoint the next Sheriff, I am eager to hear from the public and our KCSO employees as they meet the candidates and hear their vision for delivering high quality, professional, and equitable public safety.”
When Constantine named Cole-Tindall the interim sheriff last fall, both said she would not be a candidate for the permanent position.
“If I was part of the application process, I feel it would distract from the work that I think needs to be done,” Cole-Tindall said in November.
The finalists will go through further interviews with members of the county’s Public Safety Advisory Committee, county employees, labor representatives and officials from the cities that contract with the sheriff’s department. Those meetings will be closed to the public.
There will also be at least two public forums, held virtually. The first will be April 18 at 6 p.m., and the second April 21 at 9 a.m.
Constantine hopes to make a choice in early May, which must be approved by the Metropolitan King County Council.
The county started the search last fall for its lead law enforcement officer after Constantine made clear that he would not be extending the term of then-Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht.
Cole-Tindall, 57, of Kent, has been interim sheriff since Jan. 1, after a long career in public service. Prior to assuming the top job, she served as undersheriff, the department’s No. 2, for a year and a half, and served as the department’s chief of technical services for almost five years.
She is the first person of color to serve as sheriff in Washington’s largest county.
She began her career in law enforcement in 1991 as a special agent with the Washington State Gambling Commission, a position for which she carried a gun and completed the state’s basic law enforcement academy. She moved to the state Employment Security Department, where she worked on investigations into fraud and theft of unemployment benefits.
She moved to King County government in 1998, working as an investigator in the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. She was later an assistant director in the department’s Community Corrections Division.
Constantine tabbed her in 2010 as the county’s director of Labor Relations, responsible for representing the county in collective bargaining. She was interim director of the county’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight in 2014. She returned to law enforcement, joining the Sheriff’s Department in 2015.
Kimble, 52, has been police chief in Killeen, a city of about 145,000 people, since 2017 and has 30 years of law enforcement experience. A Milwaukee native and U.S. Army veteran, he began his law enforcement career with the Milwaukee Police Department, where he was an officer from 1992 to 1995.
In 1995, he moved to the Fayetteville, North Carolina, Police Department, where he first served as a school resource officer, before going on to a variety of different positions. He was named assistant chief of the department in 2009. In 2014, he was named police chief and assistant vice chancellor at Fayetteville State University.
Two years later he became police chief in Spring Lake, North Carolina, before moving to Killeen a year later.
Moorman, 43, has been with the Atlanta Police Department most of his career. An Atlanta native, he began with the department in 2001, walking a foot beat. He became a sergeant in 2007 and a lieutenant in 2011.
In 2013, we was named deputy director of a High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force — a joint local, state and federal group — focused on Georgia and the Carolinas. He was named captain in 2015 and major in 2020.
He has previously been the senior Atlanta police officer at Mercedes-Benz stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons, and is currently the section commander at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He is an adjunct professor of criminal justice at Georgia State University, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, and American Intercontinental University.
County voters in 2020 voted to make sheriff an appointed, rather than elected, position for the first time in more than a quarter century. When Johanknecht’s term ended in January, Constantine named her deputy, Patti Cole-Tindall, as interim sheriff.
Cole-Tindall had been with the Sheriff’s Office for about six years, including the previous year and a half as the office’s No. 2.
Part of the rationale for switching sheriff to an appointed position was that it would allow the county to conduct a much broader search. When it was an elected position, candidates were limited to those living in the area and, in practice, to those already working in the Sheriff’s Office.
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I like dahlias. They are bright and come in many colors with blossoms from the size of daisies to the size of dinner plates. My wife, Cindy, loves dahlias. Every year we have discussions about how many we should plant and where they might go. I believe there is such a thing as too many dahlias. Cindy does not.
Each fall we dig up our dahlias a week or so after the first hard frost but before the ground freezes. We store them in a cool basement in boxes filled with sphagnum moss or sawdust that is lightly moist. The problem is, each plant produces a dozen or more tubers, and each and every one will produce a new plant the next summer.
If you have purchased dahlia plants at a greenhouse in the past, maybe this year you would like to try planting some tubers. They tend to be less expensive and there is definitely more variety. Go to your local garden center or go online and order tubers.
Choose a 6-inch pot and fill it three quarters full with potting soil. Place the tuber so that it is lying flat on the surface, and cover with a few inches of potting soil. Pat it down, water lightly and let it be. When it is ready, it will send up shoots and then it will need some bright lights. They have tiny “eyes” or growing points, and if you can spot one, be sure to plant it on the top side. But eyes are not always easily identified.
I grow ours on a plant stand with fluorescent lights and have never tried them on a bright windowsill, but I guess that would work, too. If you find your plants on a windowsill are floppy or pale, switch to artificial lights if you have them.
I love calla lilies. These beauties are not true lilies at all, but members of the Arum family (which includes Jack-in-the-Pulpit, skunk cabbage and the house plants Dieffenbachia and Philodendron). Calla lilies are perennial in warm climates, but, like dahlias and gladiolas, must be dug and brought inside before the winter here. Now is the time to start some calla rhizomes (a bulb-like modified stem) indoors. Plant them with the smooth side down.
One of the advantages of growing calla lilies is that they are not true lilies, hence not bothered by that dastardly red bug, the lily-leaf beetle. The lily-leaf beetle attacks Oriental and Asiatic lilies that I do so love, but have given up growing. Calla lilies also bloom for a much longer time than true lilies, though they lack the fragrance of Oriental lilies.
To start calla lilies indoors now, buy rhizomes now at your local garden center or from a reputable supplier. The rhizomes need to be planted about three inches deep, then covered with potting mix. It is a good plant for people who tend to overwater their houseplants, as they thrive in moist soil. (By the way, start doubling the water to your rosemary plants if you over-wintered any. Otherwise they will dry out and die).
Once summer is here you can either transplant your potted calla to a nice sunny spot, or you can keep it in the pot and move it outside. Come fall, you will need to bring them inside, as temperatures around 20 degrees will kill them. Callas need to go dormant in winter.
When buying some calla lily rhizomes at my local garden center, I also bought some gladiolus corms (commonly called bulbs). My gardening grandfather loved growing gladioli and won ribbons at the Worcester, Mass. county fair most years.
Gladiolus corms are relatively inexpensive so most gardeners don’t bother saving them. Classic colors are red, yellow, pink and purple. I recently bought bulbs that will produce flowers with pink, white and white with pink designs at my local garden center. I will wait and plant them directly in the soil in my garden in June.
Another summer beauty is the canna lily. We grew some that were 6 feet tall last summer and they bloomed from mid-summer till fall. Buy rhizomes now and start them indoors to get a good jump on the season. They come in various sizes, and with green or purple foliage.
My favorite summer bulb plant is called a variety of common names: peacock orchid, sword lily or fragrant gladiolus (even though this plant is not an orchid, a lily or a gladiolus). That’s why I like Latin names. If you ask for Acidanthera murielae, plant-knowledgeable people around the world will know what you mean. But for now, I’ll refer to it as sword lily.
The sword lily has long, narrow leaves — like swords — that stand 18 inches or more tall. The blossoms are white with deep purple markings in the center of the six-petaled flower, along with a little yellow at the very center. You get two or three blossoms per stem, and they are enticingly fragrant, particularly in the evening. I’ll plant them now, eight to 12 bulbs three inches deep in a 12-inch pot and grow them on the deck this summer.
I don’t know about you, but I need all the green growing things around me I can get as mud season lingers on. So get your summer bulbs now, before they are all sold out and start a few indoors.
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Nobel Peace Prize-winning Russian newspaper editor Dmitry Muratov said he was attacked on a Russian train Thursday by an assailant who poured red paint over him, causing severe discomfort to his eyes.
Muratov told Novaya Gazeta Europe, a project launched by newspaper staff after the paper suspended operation last week under government pressure, that the assault occurred on a train heading from Moscow to Samara.
“My eyes are burning terribly,” Muratov was quoted as saying on Novaya Gazeta Europe's Telegram channel. He said the assailant shouted: "Muratov, here’s one for our boys.”
The post showed photos of Muratov and a train compartment drenched in red liquid.
Novaya Gazeta, Russia's leading independent newspaper, announced March 28 that it was suspending operations for the duration of what it referred to in quotation marks as “the special operation” in Ukraine, the term that Russian authorities insist media must use for the war in Ukraine.
The newspaper was the last major independent media outlet critical of President Vladimir Putin’s government after others either shut or had their websites blocked since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24.
The trigger for the shutdown was a second formal warning from the Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor, which has increasingly taken on the role of a censor in recent years, Novaya Gazeta had long had a difficult relationship with the government.
Longtime editor Muratov shared the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize with Maria Ressa, a journalist from the Philippines.
Exactly why Novaya Gazeta was warned remains unclear. Roskomnadzor told state news agency Tass that the newspaper had failed to identify an unnamed non-governmental organization as a “foreign agent” in its reporting, as required by Russian law. It didn’t specify the report in question.
Novaya Gazeta removed much of its war reporting from its website after Russian lawmakers passed a law March 4 threatening jail terms of up to 15 years for information deemed to be “fake” by Russian authorities. That can include any mention of Russian forces harming civilians or suffering losses on the battlefield.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — With Congress voting to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, President Joe Biden’s action to tighten the U.S. squeeze on Russia’s economy now can intensify.
The action Thursday by the U.S. House and Senate to revoke Moscow’s “most favored nation” trade status and ban oil imports intensifies the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amid mounting reports of atrocities. Lawmakers showed overwhelming support for action striking at Russia’s economy, with the two separate bills each passing the Senate 100-0 and garnering near-unanimity in the House.
Last month Biden moved, with European and other key allies, to revoke Moscow’s normal trade status. He also has taken executive action to ban U.S. imports of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal. Also banned are imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.
Biden can now sign the new legislation into law. The bill to end normal trade relations with Russia opens the way for Biden to impose higher tariffs on various imports, such as certain steel and aluminum products, further weakening the Russian economy under President Vladimir Putin. It also ensures that Moscow ally Belarus receives less favorable tariff treatment.
And the U.S. is cutting the flow the other way, too: It has barred the export of expensive watches, cars, clothing and other luxury American products to Russia.
The U.S. revocation of Russia’s long-standing most favored trade status was one in a series of economic and financial sanctions that have been leveled against Russia in response to its brutal war against Ukraine that began Feb. 24.
By itself, the downgrade of its trade status won’t have an immediate far-reaching effect on the Russian economy. But combined with the other sanctions the U.S. and its allies have imposed, the goal is to intensify the pressure on Putin and force a pullback of his Russian forces.
A closer look:
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WHAT IS ‘MOST FAVORED NATION’ STATUS?
The idea behind MFN status is to equalize the trade treatment in tariffs and import quotas for all of a country’s trading partners. Say, for example, that the U.S. levies a 13% tariff on imported leather gloves. MFN status means that gloves imported from France, China, Brazil and Russia would all be taxed at that same rate.
MFN status has been a baseline for global trade, ensuring that countries within the World Trade Organization are treated on a similar footing, with some exceptions that allow, for example, preferential treatment for developing countries.
Over the years, the U.S. has revoked the MFN status of more than two dozen countries — generally for political reasons, with the Cold War bringing the sanction against the then-Soviet Union and other communist countries, for example.
With the exception of Cuba and North Korea, the preferred status of those nations was eventually restored. This was done, for example, after the thaw of the Cold War in Eastern Europe and the opening of U.S.-China relations after the visit of President Richard Nixon. With these latest moves, Russia joins the ranks of those two communist countries in lacking MFN status with the U.S.
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WHAT ABOUT REAL IMPACT VS SYMBOLISM?
For the U.S. at least, removing most favored nation status is a mostly symbolic gesture. The U.S. ban that was announced last month on imports of Russian oil, gas and coal already eliminated about 60% of all U.S. imports from Russia. The import bans against alcohol, seafood and diamonds add up to only about $1 billion in revenue, according to White House figures.
Russia provided less than 1% of all U.S. vodka imports in December, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, and less than 2% of U.S. seafood imports by volume, according to federal statistics.
But symbolism can be important in war.
In debate on the legislation Thursday, Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., said innocent Ukrainians were being slaughtered even as lawmakers were meeting.
“We have no time to waste and must immediately further punish Vladimir Putin,” Neal said.
Russia’s 6-week-old invasion failed to take Ukraine’s capital Kyiv quickly, and in the wake of that failure and heavy losses, Russia has shifted its focus to the Donbas, a mostly Russian-speaking, industrial region in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s foreign minister begged again Thursday for weapons from NATO — and the western alliance agreed, spurred into action by atrocities revealed in the wake of the Russian withdrawal from areas around Kyiv.
Ukrainian officials said hundreds of bodies of civilians were found, many lying in the street, in towns around Kyiv.
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DIAMONDS, VODKA, KING CRAB. WHAT ELSE DOES THE U.S. IMPORT FROM RUSSIA?
The U.S. buys mostly natural resources from Russia for which existing tariffs are mostly low or zero — oil and metals such as palladium, rhodium, uranium and silver bullion. Imports also include chemical products and semi-finished steel products, plywood and, paradoxically, bullets and cartridge shells.
Because the imports from Russia are mostly natural resources, they generally will face little to no increase in tariffs as a result of the lost MFN status, Ed Gresser, director for trade and global markets at the left-leaning Progressive Policy Institute, noted in an online posting.
To replace the current tariff rates, U.S. buyers of Russian goods would pay import taxes established under a 1930 U.S. law that disrupted trade during the Great Depression. It would still be zero for the metals. But the rates would soar — to levels considered punitive — for unwrought aluminum, plywood and semi-finished steel, among other products.
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Want to earn $110,000 a year driving a truck — in your first year?
Walmart’s got your number.
On Thursday, the mega retailer announced it is boosting the pay for its private fleet of truck drivers, which includes more than 1,400 in California. The company is also launching a fleet-development program to train its next generation of drivers.
Those investments are designed to make Walmart an attractive company for drivers to work for, while also helping it keep pace with high customer demand.
Under the new pay scale, Walmart drivers can earn up to $110,000 their first year and more beyond that, depending on tenure and location, the company said. Walmart currently maintains a fleet of about 12,000 drivers.
Walmart employees can already access the company’s Live Better U program, which covers the cost of tuition and books for a college degree, and its nationwide network of Walmart Academies.
Walmart’s new 12-week Private Fleet Development Program has already allowed supply chain workers in the Dallas, Texas and Dover, Delaware areas to earn their commercial driver’s license and become Private Fleet Walmart drivers.
Those interested in driving for Walmart can apply at drive4walmart.com.
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Wall Street brokerages expect Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (NASDAQ:AOSL – Get Rating) to report $1.18 earnings per share for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Two analysts have issued estimates for Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s earnings, with estimates ranging from $1.17 to $1.19. Alpha and Omega Semiconductor reported earnings per share of $0.77 during the same quarter last year, which would indicate a positive year over year growth rate of 53.2%. The company is scheduled to report its next quarterly earnings report on Monday, January 1st.
According to Zacks, analysts expect that Alpha and Omega Semiconductor will report full year earnings of $4.60 per share for the current financial year, with EPS estimates ranging from $4.57 to $4.63. For the next year, analysts anticipate that the business will report earnings of $4.88 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $4.85 to $4.91. Zacks Investment Research’s earnings per share calculations are a mean average based on a survey of analysts that follow Alpha and Omega Semiconductor.
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (NASDAQ:AOSL – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 7th. The semiconductor company reported $0.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.88 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $193.32 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $188.00 million. Alpha and Omega Semiconductor had a net margin of 60.82% and a return on equity of 15.15%. Alpha and Omega Semiconductor’s revenue was up 21.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.56 EPS.
NASDAQ AOSL traded down $2.22 on Friday, hitting $47.02. The stock had a trading volume of 11,645 shares, compared to its average volume of 799,760. Alpha and Omega Semiconductor has a 52-week low of $23.66 and a 52-week high of $69.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, a quick ratio of 1.90 and a current ratio of 2.62. The company has a market capitalization of $1.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 2.47. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $52.90 and a 200-day moving average of $46.78.
In related news, Director Michael J. Salameh sold 12,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, April 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.16, for a total transaction of $664,500.00. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, COO Wenjun Li sold 5,514 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, January 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $51.32, for a total transaction of $282,978.48. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 81,174 shares of company stock worth $4,394,841 in the last three months. Insiders own 19.90% of the company’s stock.
Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in shares of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor by 79.0% during the 2nd quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 1,471 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 649 shares during the last quarter. Covestor Ltd bought a new position in shares of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor during the 4th quarter valued at $47,000. Koshinski Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in Alpha and Omega Semiconductor by 75.7% in the 4th quarter. Koshinski Asset Management Inc. now owns 975 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 420 shares during the last quarter. Syquant Capital Sas bought a new stake in Alpha and Omega Semiconductor in the 4th quarter worth $97,000. Finally, Jacobi Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Alpha and Omega Semiconductor by 1,254.9% in the 3rd quarter. Jacobi Capital Management LLC now owns 4,539 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $142,000 after acquiring an additional 4,204 shares during the last quarter. 60.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
About Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (Get Rating)
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited designs, develops, and supplies power semiconductor products for computing, consumer electronics, communication, and industrial applications in Hong Kong, China, South Korea, the United States, and internationally. It offers power discrete products, including metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFET), SRFETs, XSFET, electrostatic discharge, protected MOSFETs, high and mid-voltage MOSFETs, and insulated gate bipolar transistors for use in smart phone chargers, battery packs, notebooks, desktop and servers, data centers, base stations, graphics card, game boxes, TVs, AC adapters, power supplies, motor control, power tools, e-vehicles, white goods and industrial motor drives, UPS systems, solar inverters, and industrial welding.
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Selma Chubin, of Bethesda, passed away on March 30. She was 86. Selma graduated from Olney High School in 1953. After high school, she worked as a legal secretary and insurance company secretary in Philadelphia, until she gave birth to her first daughter. After the children were grown, Selma worked with her husband, Herb, in a couple of businesses and then found her calling in telephone sales, working for nearly 20 years at Lenox China in Langhorne, Pa. Selma was an active member of Shir Ami in Newtown, Pa., and a founding member of Congregation Kol Emet in Yardley, Pa. In 2014, Selma and Herb became adult b’nai mitzvah at Congregation Beth El in Bethesda, and Selma greatly enjoyed being a part of their chavurah at Beth El over the last several years. Selma is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Herbert Chubin; daughters, Marlene Chubin and Ellen Chubin Epstein; son-in-law, David Epstein; and beloved grandchildren, Max and Abigail Epstein.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA APHIS Confirm Additional Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Hardin County, Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA APHIS Confirm Additional Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Hardin County, Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 6, 2022) — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Hardin County, Iowa. The virus was found in a commercial turkey flock.
Flock owners should prevent contact between their birds and wild birds and report sick birds or unusual deaths to state/federal officials. Biosecurity resources and best practices are available at iowaagriculture.gov/biosecurity. If producers suspect signs of HPAI in their flocks, they should contact their veterinarian immediately. Possible cases should also be reported to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at (515) 281-5305.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the recent HPAI detections in birds do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of these avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. It remains safe to eat poultry products. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F kills bacteria and viruses.
About HPAI HPAI is highly contagious, viral disease affecting bird populations. HPAI can travel in wild birds without those birds appearing sick, but is often fatal to domestic bird populations, including chickens and turkeys. The virus can spread through droppings or nasal discharge of an infected bird, which can contaminate dust and soil.
Signs of HPAI include: • Sudden increase in bird deaths without any clinical signs • Lack of energy and appetite • Decrease in egg production • Soft- or thin-shelled or misshapen eggs • Swelling of the head, eyelids, comb, wattles, and hocks • Purple/blue discoloration of the wattles, comb, and legs • Gasping for air (difficulty breathing) • Coughing, sneezing, and/or nasal discharge (runny nose) • Stumbling or falling down • Diarrhea
For updates on this developing situation, please visit https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-bureau/avian-influenza. For information on Governor’s disaster proclamations for HPAI, visit https://governor.iowa.gov/newsroom.
Commercial and Backyard HPAI Detections in Iowa
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moore Kuehn, PLLC, a law firm focusing in securities litigation located on Wall Street in downtown New York City, is investigating potential claims concerning whether the following proposed mergers are fair to shareholders. Moore Kuehn may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these companies:
- LHC Group Inc. (NASDAQ: LHCG)
LHCG has agreed to merge with United Health. Under the proposed transaction, LHCG shareholders will receive $170.00 in cash per share. The investigation concerns whether LHCG's board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate price.
- Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN)
Nielsen has agreed to merge with Brookfield. Under the proposed transaction, Nielsen shareholders will receive $28.00 in cash per share. The investigation concerns whether Nielsen's board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate price.
- Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: ARTE)
Artemis has agreed to merge with Logflex MT Holding Limited. Under the proposed transaction, Artemis shareholders will own only 25% of the combined company.
- 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: VCXA)
10X Capital II has agreed to merge with Prime Blockchain. Under the proposed transaction, 10X Capital II shareholders will own only 13.1% of the combined company.
Moore Kuehn is investigating whether the Boards of the above companies 1) acted to maximize shareholder value, 2) failed to disclose material information, and 3) conducted a fair process.
Moore Kuehn encourages shareholders who would like to discuss their rights to contact Justin Kuehn, Esq. by email at jkuehn@moorekuehn.com or telephone at (212) 709-8245. The consultation and case are free with no obligation to you. Moore Kuehn pays all case costs and does not charge its investor clients. Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights.
Moore Kuehn is a 5-star client-rated New York City law firm with attorneys representing investors and consumers in litigation involving securities laws, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duties, and other claims. For additional information about Moore Kuehn, please visit http://www.moorekuehn.com/practice/new-york-securities-litigation/.
Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Contacts:
Moore Kuehn, PLLC
Justin Kuehn, Esq.
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor
New York, New York 10005
jkuehn@moorekuehn.com
(212) 709-8245
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The Florida Gators football team got its best look at how the roster is shaping up during Spring practice when the squad held a Spring scrimmage session in Gainesville this week.
Gators Breakdown host David Waters selects his Top 4 quotes from head coach Billy Napier:
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer declared himself “good to go” for his New York Mets debut in Friday's second game of the season against the Washington Nationals, the club he helped win the 2019 World Series.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner developed a problem with his right hamstring late in spring training camp in Florida and there had been some uncertainty about when he would be able to make his first appearance of the regular season.
With fellow Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom, twice a Cy Young honoree himself, sidelined for at least a month or two because of a shoulder blade issue, New York's vaunted rotation appeared to be headed for a slow start under new manager Buck Showalter.
But Scherzer said he came through some fielding work just fine at Nationals Park before Thursday's game on opening day.
“I knew it was a hiccup. I knew it wasn't a major, like, injury. I've done this a couple times and had an idea what it was,” Scherzer said, speaking to reporters in front of a locker in the visiting team's clubhouse at the stadium he called home for 6 1/2 seasons until getting sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline in late July.
“I was able to tell Buck: ‘Hey, Buck, I’m good to go,’” he said.
Scherzer became a free agent during and signed a three-year, $130 million contract with the Mets, part of a big-spending offseason for owner Steve Cohen.
During his time in Washington after getting a seven-year, $210 million deal before the 2015 season, Scherzer won a pair of NL Cy Young Awards (his other came in 2013 in the AL with Detroit), tossed two no-hitters and had a 20-strikeout game, in addition to helping win a championship two years ago.
Asked what he expects his return to the mound in the nation’s capital will be like on Friday, Scherzer said: “It’s just going to be a crazy, wild atmosphere.”
“You get used to it — you get used to playing for another team. You go out there and just compete and have fun. A lot of good memories here. There always will be good memories here,” Scherzer said. “But nothing lasts forever. As my baseball journey goes on, I’m here in New York and excited about what the future holds.”
Last season, he went 15-4 with a 2.46 ERA and 236 strikeouts in 179 1/3 innings for the Nationals and Dodgers.
“It’s going to be fun. He’s going to try to strike me out. And I will try my best to not strike out, because I know he wants that, really bad,” said Washington right fielder Juan Soto, the 2021 NL MVP runner-up.
He called Scherzer a mentor. Nationals pitcher Erick Fedde described the righty in similar terms.
“Him leaving last year was tough, for me, especially. I hadn’t been in the big leagues without him by my side,” Fedde said. “So it’ll definitely be weird. It’s not going to be fun, knowing the kind of player and competitor he is. But it's one of those things where you step on the field and he’s on the other side, so hopefully we beat him up.”
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