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SEATTLE (AP)Sue Bird scored 12 points and matched the WNBA record for victories in a career as the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 85-71 on Thursday night.
Bird, playing at home for the first time since announcing last week that she’ll retire at the end of the season, tied Minnesota star Lindsay Whalen for the most career wins with 323.
Jewell Loyd hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points and Breanna Stewart had 19 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for Seattle. Ezi Magbegor scored 20 points and Bird added eight assists for the Storm (11-6).
Elena Delle Donne led Washington (11-9) with 20 points in just 29 minutes. Myisha Hines-Allen had 12 points, and Ariel Atkins and Alysha Clark each scored 11.
SKY 82, SPARKS 59
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Candace Parker set a WNBA record with her third career triple-double. leading Chicago past Los Angeles.
Parker finished with 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and accomplished the feat in three quarters. It was her second triple-double of the season and the third of her career moved her past Sheryl Swoopes, Courtney Vandersloot and Sabrina Ionescu, who have two apiece. She also moved into fifth place in league history for blocks and eighth for assists.
Vandersloot and Azura Stevens each scored 15 points for Chicago (12-5).
Nneka Ogwumike scored 15 points and Brittney Sykes added 13 for Los Angeles (6-10), which was 10 of 40 shooting (25.6%). Liz Cambage played 16 minutes and scored six points.
WINGS 94, FEVER 68
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Arike Ogunbowale hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Isabelle Harrison added 16 points and Dallas beat Indiana.
Ogunbowale shot 6 of 9 from 3-point range added six assists and five steals. She scored 16 points in the first half, including 13 in the first quarter.
Teaira McCowan had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Dallas (9-9). Marina Mabrey added three 3-pointers and shot 3 of 13 from the field.
Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana (5-14) with 22 points and rookie Queen Egbo had her first career double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Victoria Vivians added 10 points for the Fever.
LYNX 100, MERCURY 88
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Sylvia Fowles had 14 points and 10 rebounds in her return from an injury and Moriah Jefferson scored 21 points as Minnesota beat Phoenix.
Minnesota (5-13) has won 17 of the last 20 meetings with Phoenix, including an 84-71 victory on Tuesday.
Fowles had been sidelined for five games due to a cartilage injury in her right knee. She was 7 of 12 from the field in 22 minutes of limited action. Kayla McBride and Damiris Dantas each scored 15 points, and Aerial Powers had 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Minnesota, which set a season high for points.
Tina Charles finished with 26 points and Diana Taurasi added 23 for Phoenix (6-12).
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Kyiv reduces curfew hours.
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April 17, 2022 10:58 am
Starting on April 17, the curfew in the capital will last from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
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Starting on April 17, the curfew in the capital will last from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
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Flamengo
Not even a recent history of negotiations between the two teams was able to sensitize the Spanish manager
Still looking for the return of that flashy and offensive football that was so praised by the Nation, the Flamengo received a bucket of cold water with the injury suffered by striker Bruno Henrique. The most optimistic expectations were not confirmed and the shirt 27 no longer works in 2022, being able to stay up to a year out of the fields. Even with the arrival of Everton Cebolinha, the crowd is waiting for more reinforcements.
In that regard, one player who was approached by Flamengo for a return to Brazilian football was midfielder Reinier. Cria da Gávea, the 20-year-old athlete quickly stood out with the red-black mantle, being traded with Real Madrid. But the youngster has yet to establish himself in Europe, having gone on a two-season loan to Germany’s Borussia Dortmund.
Reinier last season with Borussia Dortmund:
– 20 games (three as a starter)
– 13 for the German Championship; three for the Champions League
– 406 minutes on the field
– No goals or assists
Now, according to the portal ‘Goal’the player should be loaned again by Real Madrid, as he would not be in the plans of coach Carlo Ancelotti. Who beckons with an interest in Reinier is Benfica, former team of Jorge Jesus. Flamengo would also like a return of the boy along the same lines, but Real president Florentino Pérez was unwilling to negotiate with the Rio de Janeiro club. The information is from the website ‘Fla column’. | https://thegoaspotlight.com/2022/06/24/real-madrid-midfielder-is-not-released-by-florentino-to-negotiate-with-flamengo-and-club-sees-benfica-approaching-the-player/ | 2022-06-24T19:22:37Z | https://thegoaspotlight.com/2022/06/24/real-madrid-midfielder-is-not-released-by-florentino-to-negotiate-with-flamengo-and-club-sees-benfica-approaching-the-player/ | false | 2 |
EASTBOURNE, England (AP)Beatriz Haddad Maia was given a helping hand in her bid for a third straight grass-court title ahead of Wimbledon.
The Brazilian advanced to the semifinals at Eastbourne without hitting a ball Thursday after her opponent, Lesia Tsurenko, withdrew because of a right elbow injury.
Hadded Maia will be fresh when facing Petra Kvitova in the last four on Friday as she looks to follow up title wins in Nottingham and Birmingham over the past two weeks. She hadn’t won a WTA title before this short grass-court season that is going better than she could ever have imagined.
Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion, ended the hopes of British wild card Harriet Dart in a 6-3, 6-4 victory on center court.
The other semifinal match will be between defending champion Jelena Ostapenko and 12th-seeded Camila Giorgi, who also had straight-set wins.
In the men’s event, British wild card Jack Draper reached his first ATP semifinals by beating compatriot Ryan Peniston 6-3, 6-3. Maxime Cressy of the United States ensured there would not be another all-British match in the semis but ousting home hope Cameron Norrie, the top-seeded player, 7-5, 7-5.
That left third-seeded Taylor Fritz as the highest-ranked player left in the draw and he became the second American to advance from the quarterfinals by beating Alexander Bublik 6-3, 6-2.
Fritz will next play defending champion Alex de Minaur, who defeated Tommy Paul 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.
Much of the scrutiny at Eastbourne this week has been on the women’s doubles, in which Serena Williams was competing in her comeback from a year away from tennis.
However, Williams and Ons Jabeur withdrew from the tournament on Thursday because of a right knee injury sustained by Jabeur, the WTA said. They were scheduled to play Magda Linette and Aleksandra Krunic in the semifinals after winning two matches on the south coast of England.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators have accused Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse of imposing illegal warranty terms on customers and ordered them to fix their warranties and ensure that their dealers compete fairly with independent repair-makers.
The companies have imposed illegal warranty terms that voided customer warranties if they used anyone other than the companies and their authorized dealers to get parts or repairs — restricting their options and costing them more money, the Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday in actions against the Milwaukee motorcycle maker and MWE Investments, which makes Westinghouse-brand outdoor power generators and related equipment.
Under a proposed consent agreement with the agency, the companies will be prohibited from telling customers that their warranties will be voided if they use third-party services or parts, or that they should only use branded parts or authorized service providers.
The companies also will be required to add specific language to their warranties recognizing consumers’ right to repair: “Taking your product to be serviced by a repair shop that is not affiliated with or an authorized dealer of (company name) will not void this warranty. Also, using third-party parts will not void this warranty.”
The companies must send and post notices telling customers that their warranties will remain in effect even if they buy aftermarket parts or get service from independent repair-makers. They must direct their authorized dealers to remove deceptive display materials, train employees, and not promote branded parts and dealers over third parties.
Last year, the FTC adopted a policy statement supporting the “right to repair” that pledged beefed-up enforcement efforts and opened the way to new regulations. The regulators maintained that anti-competitive restrictions have steered consumers into isolated repair networks or led them to replace products before the end of their useful lives. The idea was to make Americans freer to repair their broken cellphones, computers, videogame consoles or even tractors themselves, or to use independent repair shops.
“Consumers deserve choices when it comes to repairing their products, and independent dealers deserve a chance to compete,” Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s consumer protection bureau, said in a prepared statement Thursday. “These orders require Harley and Westinghouse to fix their warranties, come clean with consumers and ensure fair competition with independent providers. Other companies that squelch consumers’ right to repair should take notice.”
Unavailable parts, instruction manuals and diagnostic software and tools, product design restrictions and locks on software embedded in devices have made many consumer products harder to fix and maintain, regulators and industry critics say. Do-it-yourself repairs often require specialized tools, hard-to-obtain parts and access to diagnostic software that’s guarded by manufacturers.
“The rubber is hitting the road on the FTC’s new focus on protecting your right to repair,” Nathan Proctor, senior right-to-repair campaign director for U.S. Public Interest Research Group, said in a statement. “Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse are not the only companies that use the threat of a voided warranty to restrict repair. The FTC’s actions … send a clear signal that it’s time to stop violating consumer rights and honor right-to-repair protections.”
Spokespeople for Harley-Davidson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment; Westinghouse spokespeople couldn’t be reached.
The proposed consent agreement will be opened to public comment for 30 days, after which the FTC will decide whether to make it final.
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WC Walker & Associates Inc. purchased a new position in Lockheed Martin Co. (NYSE:LMT – Get Rating) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 508 shares of the aerospace company’s stock, valued at approximately $239,000.
A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of LMT. EagleClaw Capital Managment LLC grew its position in Lockheed Martin by 0.9% in the third quarter. EagleClaw Capital Managment LLC now owns 11,380 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,933,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Balyasny Asset Management LLC grew its position in Lockheed Martin by 392.0% in the third quarter. Balyasny Asset Management LLC now owns 290,529 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $100,262,000 after buying an additional 231,483 shares during the last quarter. Colony Group LLC grew its position in Lockheed Martin by 1.7% in the third quarter. Colony Group LLC now owns 4,509 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,556,000 after buying an additional 77 shares during the last quarter. Studio Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Lockheed Martin in the third quarter worth approximately $310,000. Finally, Willis Investment Counsel grew its position in Lockheed Martin by 4.5% during the 3rd quarter. Willis Investment Counsel now owns 117,068 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $40,400,000 after purchasing an additional 5,085 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.89% of the company’s stock.
LMT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin from $486.00 to $496.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 20th. Argus lifted their price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin from $415.00 to $500.00 in a research report on Wednesday, April 20th. Susquehanna Bancshares lifted their price objective on shares of Lockheed Martin from $515.00 to $539.00 in a research report on Wednesday, April 20th. StockNews.com cut shares of Lockheed Martin from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, March 25th. Finally, Wolfe Research upgraded shares of Lockheed Martin from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $467.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Monday, February 28th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $448.86.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 19th. The aerospace company reported $6.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $6.22 by $0.22. Lockheed Martin had a net margin of 9.45% and a return on equity of 81.35%. The business had revenue of $14.96 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.49 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $6.56 EPS. Lockheed Martin’s quarterly revenue was down 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that Lockheed Martin Co. will post 26.84 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, September 1st will be paid a $2.80 dividend. This represents a $11.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.69%. Lockheed Martin’s payout ratio is presently 49.47%.
In other Lockheed Martin news, Director John Donovan acquired 568 shares of Lockheed Martin stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 21st. The stock was acquired at an average price of $440.55 per share, with a total value of $250,232.40. Following the purchase, the director now owns 568 shares in the company, valued at $250,232.40. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.17% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
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Lockheed Martin Corporation, a security and aerospace company, engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of technology systems, products, and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control, Rotary and Mission Systems, and Space.
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APC knocks Oyo gov, state assembly over alleged rising debt profile
The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has knocked Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration and the state assembly over an alleged rising debt profile of the state.
This came as the state Assembly approved a N2billion loan for counterpart funding of donor-assisted projects and a N3.5 billion overdraft for salary, in two different plenaries on Thursday.
Reacting to the developments on Friday, the chairman, Oyo APC, Isaac Omodewu, in a statement, described the fresh loan as an act of wickedness and recklessness on the part of the Makinde government.
The party said it was baffled that the state government continued to borrow despite proclaiming improvement of the state’s IGR from N1.7bn to N3.3bn and that it executes many of the projects using the Alternative Project Funding Approach.
The party also worried that trend of events pointed to the fact that the state is also borrowing to pay salaries.
It consequently cautioned Makinde on the rising Oyo State debt profile, advising him to instead rejig his economic policies, repurpose the improved internally generated revenue and not mortgage the future of Oyo State.
The statement read: “We are still shocked as a political party to hear that Governor Seyi Makinde has obtained approval to take an additional N2bn loan from a domestic source at a concessional rate of 12 per cent per annum and a repayment period of 12 months as well as a N3.5bn overdraft to pay salaries despite claims of increased internally generated revenue and the deployment of public-private partnership arrangements in financing many of the projects being undertaken. This is particularly appalling as many of the projects financed by the numerous loans remain unfinished and inconclusive.
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It is thus saddening and shocking that the Oyo State’s economy has been pushed to the point where overdrafts are being taken to pay salaries while billions are wasted monthly on powering streetlights lights with diesel generators after the removal of cheaper and environmental-friendly solar-powered street lights.
“Apart from routine contracts inflation, borrowing is another Makinde’s way of siphoning funds for his already-failed second term bid.
“It’s regrettable that the PDP-dominated Oyo State house of Assembly is only active when they are financially induced to approve Governor Makinde’s loan requests. We hereby advise the lawmakers to stop acting as rubber stamps.
“They are expected to serve as checks and balances for the executive arm of the government, instead of routinely serving the governor’s selfish whims.
“Salary payments being a recurrent item on the state budget should never have been financed by loans, especially a domestic loan for that matter, considering that the most basic of economic practice and wisdom dictates that loans should be taken to finance capital projects.
“Such naive and fundamentally inept economic policy can only lead Oyo State into insolvency and economic depression if not immediately stopped.
“Oyo State is already ahead of Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States with her N141,193, 578,346.57 domestic debt burden, according to the domestic debt data for the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory released by the Debt Management Office of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as at March 20, 2022.”
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If you live in a state that has severely restricted or eliminated access to abortion, you can find your nearest clinic through Power To Decide's abortion finder. Going to a clinic that provides abortions does not necessarily mean you will have an abortion, Dr. Mcdonald-Mosley says. You can make an appointment to confirm a pregnancy and discuss your options with a professional, including information about childcare services.
For a lot of people, traveling out of state to an abortion clinic is prohibitively expensive. The Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (WRRAP) or the I Need an A database can show you clinics in your area and link you to local organizations that can help with funding.
If you can't travel to a clinic or prefer to manage your own abortion, you can get care online through aidaccess.org. The site provides online consultations for abortions and medication from overseas.
"Those pills are the exact same medication as we provide in our clinic," says Robin Marty, the operations director at the West Alabama Women's Center. Like with any medication, there can be health risks with getting medication online – and Marty cautions that depending on where you live, there may be legal repercussions involved in seeking abortion pills or inducing an abortion at home.
Be sure to look up your state's laws about managing your own abortion before you make your decision. There are numerous resources online that explain each state's laws regarding abortion restrictions here.
Seek professional medical care from a local clinic, your doctor or a local urgent care if you experience prolonged bleeding or other complications after taking medication to manage an abortion.
Complications from a medical abortion look very much like a miscarriage, says Dr. McDonald-Mosley. "So someone can potentially present to an emergency room or to their provider and say, 'I'm having cramping and bleeding and I had a positive pregnancy test,' and receive the care that they need without having to reveal that they have taken abortion medications."
If you're planning to get pregnant, talk to your provider early about your options, in case of complications
Sometimes, even planned pregnancies end in abortion due to complications that can pose a risk to the pregnant person or a fetal anomaly that will result in the baby's death.
The legal implications are even less clear in these circumstances now that Roe v. Wade is overturned.
That's why Dr. White says that people who are planning to get pregnant should have conversations with their doctors about what might happen if there is a reason to terminate the pregnancy.
"I would tell people who are pregnant, please enjoy your pregnancy, but don't do it by yourself," Dr. White says. She implores people to seek care for their pregnancy early – it's the best way to monitor the health of the parent and baby, and detect complications early.
"It is more important than ever to have a good sense of what it is that you want in terms of pregnancy," Dr. White says. "Find a doctor or a midwife or a clinical person who you can partner with, who you feel comfortable being open and honest with about everything and ... who will be open and honest with you about what's going to be possible."
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Maxine Waters reacts to Dobbs ruling: ‘The hell with the Supreme Court. We will defy them’
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Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., pledged to defy and protest the Supreme Court following its decision Friday overturning Roe v. Wade.
“You ain’t seen nothing yet,” Waters said from the steps of the court. “Women are going to control their bodies no matter how they try and stop us. The hell with the Supreme Court. We will defy them. Women will be in control of their bodies. And if they think black women are intimidated or afraid, they got another thought coming.”
“Black women will be out in droves,” she continued. “We will be out by the thousands, we will be out by the millions. We are going to make sure we fight by the right to control.”
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Waters made her remarks outside the court where dozens of pro-life and pro-choice protesters had assembled.
The California lawmaker was joined by multiple fellow Democrats who similarly decried the decision.
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, echoed Waters’ remarks and added that pro-choice women aren’t “fighting alone.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge issued a warrant Thursday for an eyewitness to the shooting death of rapper Nipsey Hussle for failing to appear to testify at the trial of the man charged in the slaying, and in his absence a police detective testified on the reluctance of witnesses that has marked the case.
Evan “Rimpau” MacKenzie, a close friend of Hussle’s who was a pallbearer at his funeral and was standing next to him when he was shot, has repeatedly ignored subpoenas ordering him to appear and testify for the prosecution, resulting in Judge H. Clay Jacke II issuing the bench warrant with $500,000 bail.
“Mr. Mackenzie, did he express a reluctance to testify?” Aaron Jansen, attorney for defendant Eric Holder, asked Los Angeles police Detective Cedric Washington, who answered that MacKenzie had said as much in phone conversations.
The taboo against “snitching” has pervaded every part of the trial of Holder, who is charged with first-degree murder in the 2019 death of Hussle and with attempted murder because two bystanders were struck with gunfire.
It was a conversation between Holder and Hussle on the subject — in which Hussle told Holder there were rumors of “paperwork” suggesting he’d been talking to authorities — that prosecutors peg as Holder’s motive for returning minutes later to gun Hussle down.
The shooting took place in a predominately Black South Los Angeles neighborhood where both men and most of the witnesses grew up, and where mistrust of police and courts runs deep. Even Hussle’s friends and fans, and people hit by Holder’s gunfire, have been reluctant to talk in the public venue.
“I don’t know nothing, don’t see nothing,” Kerry Lathan, who was wounded in the shooting, said on the stand last week, refusing to identify himself in surveillance video that was played for jurors. He then declined to identify Holder as the shooter.
“You don’t want to testify about what happened?” Deputy District Attorney John McKinney asked him.
“That’s right,” Lathan replied.
On Thursday, Jansen sought to pin the hesitancy on Holder and Hussle’s ties to the Rollin’ 60s street gang.
“Typically in gang cases is there a reluctance to testify?” Jansen asked.
“I wouldn’t limit it to gang cases,” Washington replied.
“I’m asking about gang cases,” Jansen said.
“I do believe it is common, yes,” Washington said.
Jansen continued, “Several witnesses in this case have said they did not want to come to court, and they felt that their families would be in danger, right?”
Washington conceded that there were.
In follow-up questions from prosecutors, Washington downplayed the gang aspect.
“I’ve investigated many cases that are outside of the scope of gang cases. I’ve found that a majority of people are reluctant to come to court or talk to law enforcement,” Washington said. “Everybody seems to think that from coming to court, they are going to be subject to retaliation.”
“Has there been any threat to any witness in this case that accused them of snitching?” McKinney asked. “Do you know of any harm that came to anyone in this case for being a witness or talking to police?”
Washington said no to both questions, acknowledging there was a threat made last week by an anonymous caller to Bryannita Nicholson, who testified for the prosecution that she had acted as Holder’s unwitting getaway driver.
Nicholson, who was given immunity in exchange for her testimony, had her identity kept secret when she testified before a grand jury in 2019.
Last week, after her identity was revealed but before she took the stand, she received the phone call.
“A male voice was heard saying something to the effect that ‘You had Nipsey Hussle killed,’” Washington said. “Bryannita hung up.”
McKinney emphasized that the threat was not about her testifying, but about her role in Hussle’s death.
Nicholson was given extra security, and was escorted through a special entrance for her two days of testimony this week, in which she appeared to speak freely and confidently, showing no reluctance.
Others have been far more hesitant and tight-lipped on the stand, though several eyewitnesses have identified Holder as the shooter, making it unlikely the absence and silence of other witnesses will do much damage to a powerful prosecution case.
The defense has acknowledged that Holder shot Hussle, but says there was no premeditation and he is not guilty of first-degree murder.
Prosecutors have just one more witness before they rest their case, and the jury could have it soon.
“Unless Rimpau gets picked up,” McKinney said after court.
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Maha crisis: Thackeray cries betrayal, slams rebel Shinde; says BJP wants to 'finish off' Sena
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Taking dissident Shiv Sena MLAs head on, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday accused them of betrayal and challenged them to try and wean away common party workers as he slammed rebel leader Eknath Shinde and also tore into the BJP, saying it wants to ''finish off'' his outfit and does not want to share its Hindu votebank.
As the four-day-old political crisis, triggered due to a revolt by a group of Sena MLAs led by cabinet minister Shinde, showed no signs of heading towards a resolution, Thackeray upped the ante and said those who want to leave can do so and communicated directly with Shiv Sainiks and mid-level functionaries, and also met NCP president Sharad Pawar, whose party is the second largest constituent in the ruling MVA alliance.
Thackeray, whose government is also supported by the Congress, dared Shinde and the BJP to try and take away the Shiv Sena cadre and those who vote for the party.
In a virtual address to party corporators, he said the common Shiv Sena workers were his ''wealth'', and as long as they were with him, he did not care about criticism by others.
The Shiv Sena has been ''betrayed by its own people,'' he said, as his two-and-a-half-year old coalition government faced a crisis after a majority of Sena MLAs joined Shinde, who is camping in Guwahati.
''We gave these rebels tickets to contest assembly elections despite many of you being aspirants for the same. These people are disgruntled after getting elected owing to your hard work, and you are standing by the party in this crucial time. I can't thank you enough,'' said Thackeray, who is also the Shiv Sena president.
''I had told Eknath Shinde to look into complaints regarding alliance partners. He told me that legislators were pressurizing him that the Sena should join hands with the BJP. I told him to bring these MLAs to me, let's discuss this. The BJP treated us badly, didn't honour promises. Many of the rebels have cases filed against them. So if they go with the BJP, they will become clean, if they stayed with us, they will go to jail. Is this a sign of friendship?'' Thackeray asked.
The CM attacked Shinde without naming him.
''If a Shiv Sena worker is going to become a chief minister, you should go (with the BJP). But if you are, after all, going to become a deputy chief minister, you should have told me, I would have made you deputy chief minister,'' he said, apparently referring to Shinde.
If Sena workers felt that he was incapable of running the party, he was ready to resign as party president, Thackeray further said.
''The Shiv Sena is an ideology... the BJP wants to finish it off because they don't want to share the Hindu votebank with anyone,'' he said, adding that late Bal Thackeray had initiated the alliance with the BJP only to avoid a split in Hindu votes.
''You (referring to Shinde) have taken away those who got elected. But if you have the courage, try and take away those who got you elected. Those who want to leave are free to go openly.... I will create a new Shiv Sena, Thackeray added. In a separate virtual address to party functionaries earlier in the day, the CM said rebel leader's son is a Lok Sabha MP and should his son Aaditya Thackeray, a Cabinet member, not also grow politically.
Thackeray said Shinde was given the key department of urban development which is usually headed by the chief minister of the day and blamed the opposition BJP for the rebellion in the Shiv Sena.
''You make take the fruits and flowers of tree. But till the roots (rank and file) are strong, I need not worry. The roots can never be uprooted. Every season, new leaves and fruits blossom. Leaves blighted by disease need to be removed and thrown. Consider the present situation in this context,'' Thackeray told the party rank and file.
''I have given up the temptation by moving out the chief minister's official bungalow (Varsha) but not my determination to fight back,'' he asserted and made it clear he is not after power.
The CM has moved to his family residence 'Matoshree' in suburban Bandra.
''The department of urban development, which is currently with Shinde, had been always with the chief minister. Your son (Shrikant Shinde) can be an MP, but should not Aaditya also grow politically?''the CM asked.
Shrikant Shinde is the Lok Sabha MP from Kalyan, while the CM's son, Aaditya Thackeray, is a state cabinet minister.
Attacking Shinde, Thackeray said, ''He was made a minister twice after Balasaheb Thackeray's death (in 2012). Twice we were in power (after 2012). He was given the departments which are normally kept by the chief minister himself. You should keep Thackeray name out of your politics and see if you can survive. One can never detach the Thackerays from the Shiv Sena.'' Thackeray said in the last two years, he battled his own ill health and also presided over the state's fight again the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maintiaing a defiant posture, Shinde claimed the group led by him was the ''real Shiv Sena'', and also hit back, saying he and his supporters will not be intimidated by disqualification threats.
In a series of tweets posted late Thursday night, Shinde, who is camping in Guwahati along with 37 Sena legislators and 10 independents, said as per the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, a party whip is issued for the legislature proceedings and not for attending a meeting.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut admitted the party's numbers in the Legislative Assembly have dwindled, but expressed confidence that the rebel MLAs will support the MVA combine during a floor test.
The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena suffered yet another setback as one more party MLA, Dilip Lande, joined the camp of rebel legislators.
Meanwhile, the Assam unit of the Congress staged demonstrations near a luxury hotel in Guwahati, where rebel Sena leader Shinde and other MLAs accompanying him are staying demanding that they leave the north-eastern state as it is reeling under a devastating flood.
Assam Congress chief Bhupen Bora also wrote a letter to Shinde telling him that their presence at such a critical juncture has ''defamed'' the BJP-ruled state. Congress leaders were not allowed to enter the hotel and a police official deployed there was requested to hand over the letter to the Sena leader. PTI MR KK ND NP KRK DG NN VT RSY RSY
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WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) commends the House and Senate for swiftly passing the "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" to help address the public health issue of firearms violence. We are especially grateful for the leadership of Sens. Murphy, Cornyn, and the bipartisan Senate workgroup for developing a reasonable commonsense compromise on firearm injury prevention legislation.
"Every day, emergency physicians shoulder the honor of being on the front lines while bearing the responsibility of treating the victims of firearms violence. We bear witness to this public health crisis and see firsthand how deeply it affects the lives of our patients, their families, and the communities we serve," said Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.
"We thank Congress for taking these concrete steps to improve the safety and well-being of all Americans, including our children and victims of domestic abuse.
"We recognize there is no cure-all that will prevent all firearms violence and that we still have much work to do, but this is a critical first step that, above all, will save lives," said Dr. Schmitz.
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the national medical society representing emergency medicine. Through continuing education, research, public education, and advocacy, ACEP advances emergency care on behalf of its 40,000 emergency physician members, and the more than 150 million people they treat on an annual basis. For more information, visit www.acep.org and www.emergencyphysicians.org.
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MISSOULA — A Flood Warning is still in effect for Flathead River and a Flood Advisory is in effect for the Swan River until further notice.
These are two places you will not want to jump in to cool off from this weekend’s heat!
Please avoid swimming in high and fast rivers.
They are dangerous.
Highs this weekend hit the 70s and 80s.
Early next week we can expect 90s in the forecast!
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BRUSSELS (AP) — A day after endorsing Ukraine’s candidacy to join the European Union, the bloc’s leaders turned their attention Friday to the severe economic turbulence from Russia’s war in the neighboring country as the conflict’s full impact sinks in and the threat of recession rises.
The EU’s 27 leaders gathered in Brussels to grapple with surging inflation, energy shocks, dwindling business and consumer confidence, and growing budget pressures.
The leaders also will have to contend with higher borrowing costs as the European Central Bank prepares to raise interest rates for the first time in 11 years to counter runaway price increases. ECB President Christine Lagarde, who plans to raise rates next month and again in September, joined the EU summit to discuss the darkening economic outlook.
“We are in a difficult situation,” Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on her way into the summit. “It’s very important that we have this discussion.”
The EU has spent the previous decade battling a series of crises, ranging from Greece’s financial woes and transatlantic trade disruptions under former U.S. President Donald Trump to Britain’s departure from the bloc and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, on Friday announced plans to issue 50 billion euros ($52.7 billion) of EU bonds to aid member countries between July and December as part of its flagship economic recovery program.
With no end in sight to the war in Ukraine and the EU committed to stepping up sanctions against Russia as punishment, the bloc must battle economic threats on multiple fronts.
Energy poses a major challenge for the EU, which for years has relied heavily on Russian oil, natural gas and coal to help power cars, factories, heating systems and electricity plants.
Under pressure to keep pace with American and British penalties against Russia, the EU since April has expanded what were already unprecedented sanctions by targeting Russian fuels. A ban on imports of Russian coal will start in August and an embargo on most oil from Russia will be phased in over the coming eight months.
Meanwhile, Moscow itself is disrupting natural gas deliveries, which the EU didn’t include in its own sanctions for fear of seriously harming the European economy. Before the war, the bloc got about 40% of its gas from Russia.
“It’s very likely that Russia will use gas and energy as a blackmail toward European Union countries,” Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said. “Russia will use it as a tool, as a weapon against us, so we have to help each other.”
Moscow has reduced gas supplies to several EU countries, including heavy importers Germany and Italy, and cut off deliveries to other members, such as Finland.
Germany on Thursday triggered the second phase of a three-stage emergency plan for gas supplies, saying the country faces a “crisis.” Weaknesses in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, risk having a broad spillover effect and making the EU’s latest economic growth forecasts look too rosy.
“The impact will be enormous for Germany but also for all the other European countries,” Belgian Premier Alexander De Croo said.
The heads of state and government meeting in Brussels to step up preparations for further gas cuts from Russia and to continue searching for other suppliers. The EU already has increased deliveries from the United States, Norway, Algeria and Azerbaijan. The leaders also debated possible changes to the bloc’s price-setting system for electricity.
Pressing for an EU-wide cap on energy prices, Italian Premier Mario Draghi noted that energy costs drive inflation. He expressed satisfaction that the European Commission plans in September to hammer out a report on prospects for energy caps ahead of the next European Council meeting, when price caps will be on the agenda.
“I didn’t expect to have a fixed date on the question. I thought there would be the usual postponements, vague language. (But) things are moving,” he said.
In May, the European Commission said the EU’s economic output would expand 2.7% this year and 2.3% in 2023 after 5.4% growth in 2021. Other forecasts have already downgraded growth prospects. As this year began, the bloc was still facing effects — including higher budget deficits — from the pandemic, which caused the economy to shrink 5.9% in 2020.
The European Central Bank has pledged to create a market backstop to protect the 19 countries that share the euro currency from market turmoil as it tackles record inflation of 8.1%. A selloff in the bonds of some euro nations was a central feature of the debt crisis a decade ago.
“The next few months will be very difficult,” said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, who attended the first day of the summit Thursday.
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Jun 24, 2022 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists
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Kaieteur News – De Opposition waving placards calling fuh Jagdeo to go. Dem convicting de man in de court of public opinion without giving de man a hearing.
And all because de man friend – now a former friend – did mek some unsubstantiated allegations against he. But dem wah protesting fuhget something.
Dem fuhget dat de same man bin friend with some ah dem big boys in de Coalishun when it was in office. De su-su man bin also tight with some ah dem now in de Opposition.
But dem nah asking fuh de contract which dem sign fuh get investigate. Dem boys wan know why dem conveniently fuhget dat dem was also friend with de su-su man.
Dem boys notice how nuff people suddenly get militant about corruption. But when de waterfall newspaper bin highlighting dese very issues, de same people, wah now find dem voice, bin silent as a lamb.
But dat is politics in Guyana. Is nat so much about principle as it is about partisanship!
Dem boys wan see both de guvament and de Opposition supporters protesting against de biggest scandal in de history of de Caribbean: de give away of Guyana oil wealth. Dem boys nah see too much persons protesting or blogging against de oil deal. But dem seeing nuff comments and protest about unproven allegation.
Dat is Guyanese fuh yuh. We gat we priorities mix up. We would not have to worry about investment in hotel and casino if we bin get a good deal from dem oil company. We sitting down and tekkin’ de pickpocket wah tekkin’ place. But we raising placard about unproven allegation.
Talk half. Leff half.
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Alabama judge cited for remarks against governor, cursing
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama judge who belittled the governor over her age and gender and repeatedly cursed in court has been suspended from duty and could be removed from office. Records show Mobile County Circuit Judge James T. Patterson was placed on leave. The Judicial Inquiry Commission accused him of violating judicial ethics with a string of remarks about Gov. Kay Ivey, including calling her “Gov. MeMaw.” Investigators allege Patterson also repeatedly used profanity in court and made an inappropriate remark when a potential juror appeared to be of Asian descent. Patterson has called his remarks bad jokes, and he wrote a letter of apology to Ivey. | https://keyt.com/news/2022/06/24/alabama-judge-cited-for-remarks-against-governor-cursing/ | 2022-06-24T19:38:45Z | https://keyt.com/news/2022/06/24/alabama-judge-cited-for-remarks-against-governor-cursing/ | false | null |
Which Little Tikes playground is best?
Are you thinking about bringing the playground to your own backyard this year? Little Tikes has been making large plastic outdoor toys and play equipment for over 50 years. From swing sets to sandboxes, Little Tikes makes large plastic and wooden playground-inspired sets that fit conveniently on a patio or in your backyard. Take a look at the Little Tikes Adventures Bobcat Ridge Backyard Playset for a sprawling option that’s perfect for big play dates.
What to know before you buy a Little Tikes playground
Age range
Little Tikes makes toys and playsets for children as young as 6 months old. While playground equipment is ultimately weight-based, you can determine how appropriate a set is based on the age range it is designed to accommodate. The standard age range for the plastic sets is 3 to 8 years old, and the standard age range for sets with a wooden frame is usually 3 to 10 years old.
Design
Little Tikes swing sets and playgrounds are constructed from wood and/or brightly colored molded plastic. Plastic sets require less assembly, while wood sets are stronger and have higher weight capacities. Wooden sets are constructed from Chinese cedar, while plastic sets use recyclable materials that are free of Bisphenol A and latex.
Multifunction
Little Tikes playgrounds use every inch of space with areas often pulling double-duty. All sides of the set are utilized. A clubhouse, for instance, isn’t just a clubhouse. It often provides the roof for a bungalow, rope swing or picnic bench area. There might be a slide on one end, but instead of a standard ladder on the other, there might be a climbing wall that maximizes the set’s usage.
What to look for in a quality Little Tikes playground
Divided play spaces
A great playground set features well-defined play areas so that multiple kids can play at a time without fighting over space. Whether the set is large or small, wood or plastic, it gives kids the opportunity to play together or solo with ease. Each area provides diverse and engaging play opportunities that are naturally partitioned through the set’s design without blocking off any one spot entirely.
Weather-resistant
Most Little Tikes playgrounds are strictly for outdoor use, so weather-resistant materials matter. For wood, this means a water-based stain to prevent rot and damage. This can last about a year or two, and you’ll want to reseal the set regularly to keep it in good condition. Plastic sets are less durable overall but tend to hold up well in different weather conditions.
Shade
Shaded areas can mean the difference between a well-used playset and a playset that sits empty all summer long. Little Tikes uses plastic, wood or fabric coverings to shade clubhouse areas. In addition to keeping kids out of the hot sun, shaded areas provide kids with private spaces that feel like their own. A clubhouse serves some of the same basic functions as a playhouse without requiring you to purchase a separate piece of equipment.
How much you can expect to spend on a Little Tikes playground
Plastic Little Tikes playgrounds cost $250-$600, and wooden Little Tikes playgrounds cost $1,000-$2,000.
Little Tikes playground FAQ
Is there a weight capacity?
A. There is always a weight capacity with playgrounds, but that capacity depends on the size and strength of the set. A plastic Little Tikes set has a weight capacity of about 65 to 320 pounds, while a wooden set can have a capacity of 300 to 1,320 pounds.
How many people are needed to set it up?
A. The company recommends two to three adults for putting a wooden playset together. Assembly can take 8 to 13 hours. Plastic sets require two people but less time. Ultimately, the number of people and hours needed depends on the size of the set.
Does the set need to be anchored?
A. A playground set should always be anchored to the ground. This prevents components from tipping, which can result in injury. Most sets come with an anchoring kit, so you don’t have to worry about purchasing one that is compatible with the equipment.
What’s the best Little Tikes playground to buy?
Top Little Tikes playground
Little Tikes Adventures Bobcat Ridge Backyard Playset
What you need to know: This cedar wood outdoor set features four play areas, can accommodate up to 12 children at a time and is designed for kids 3 to 10 years old.
What you’ll love: It’s great for large families or play dates. It features a shaded multi-tiered clubhouse, rock climbing wall, cargo net, monkey bars, rope bridge, plastic slide and swings. Everything is spaced out well, and there’s a built-in picnic table.
What you should consider: Assembly is difficult, and the wood could be more durable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
Top Little Tikes playground for the money
Little Tikes 2-in-1 Castle Climber
What you need to know: This plastic set features three play areas, can accommodate up to three children at a time and is designed for kids 2 to 6 years old.
What you’ll love: It’s a great starter playground. It has fun castle-themed details in the faux wood, faux brickwork and drawbridge-style slide. There are two platforms and a rope plank. It’s made for indoor and outdoor use.
What you should consider: It’s smaller than it looks, and assembly is required.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
Worth checking out
Little Tikes Real Wood Adventures Wildcat Falls Outdoor Playset
What you need to know: This cedar wood outdoor set features four play areas, can accommodate up to 10 children at a time and is designed for kids 3 to 10 years old.
What you’ll love: It is durable and features a shaded clubhouse with a bungalow play area below. There’s a slide, swings, vertical cargo net, platform area, rock climbing wall and rope climbing wall.
What you should consider: It’s difficult to assemble, and some reviewers said the wood arrived damaged.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LANCASTER, N.Y. — A Lancaster man has been given prison time for killing a teenage bicyclist and for injuring another person.
Kevin Czajka, 55, was sentenced on Friday to 1 2/3 to five years in prison for one count of aggravated vehicular assault (a class “C” felony) and one count of vehicular manslaughter in the second degree (a class “D” felony).
Czajka hit two teenagers on bikes while he was driving while intoxicated in August 2020 on Pleasant View Drive in the Town of Lancaster, according to prosecutors. He drove off and was later located by Lancaster Police officers.
Both teens were taken by ambulance to ECMC. Maytham Vukelic, 18, of East Aurora died at the hospital. The other victim was in the hospital for several days because he was seriously injured.
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Major US abortion pill producer says it has ample supply if demand soars
Posted/updated on: June 24, 2022 at 12:43 pm(NEW YORK) -- Editor's note: This story was published before Friday's Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade.
A major producer of the abortion pill in the U.S. says it has ample supply if demand suddenly soars in the wake of a Supreme Court decision and that it's working with federal regulators to make the drug available in pharmacies by the end of the year.
"We are prepared for any surge," said the spokesperson for Danco Laboratories, which manufactures the brand-name drug Mifeprex."Our supply is stable and plentiful."
Mifeprex, along with its generic version, is quickly taking center stage in the abortion debate, as several states move to outlaw its use while others try to expand access.
Here's what to know about the abortion bill:
What is Mifeprex?
A single 200-mg tablet, Mifeprex is the brand name for the drug mifepristone that is used to end a pregnancy up to 10 weeks. Packed in a blister foil pack inside an orange box, the single tablet induces an abortion by blocking the hormone progesterone.
The pill is typically taken with misoprostol, which causes cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus.
Medical experts say a doctor would not necessarily be able to tell if the woman took the drug or if she miscarried unless she told them.
Mifeprex has been on the market for 22 years, and the FDA regards it as a safe drug for most women. While the number of abortions has declined in recent decades, use of the drug has steadily increased. Now, about half of abortions in the U.S. are medication abortions, rather than a surgical abortion.
While opponents refer to mifepristone as a "chemical abortion," doctors and drugmakers say that is not a term they use.
How do women get it?
To obtain the drug legally, a woman has to get a prescription from a certified provider.
It's currently not available through U.S. pharmacies, although Danco Laboratories says it's working with the Food and Drug Administration so that pharmacies would be allowed to carry the drug by year's end.
The FDA allows the drug to be prescribed through a telehealth appointment and mailed to her home. However, at least 19 states have enacted laws requiring that the clinician be present physically when administering the drug.
The average cost for women is about $400-$500, a price that includes the consultation with a doctor and follow-up care. But the pill itself only costs about $50. It has a five-year shelf life before it expires.
Who makes it?
For nearly two decades, Danco Laboratories (pronounced DANK-oh) operated as the nation's sole legal provider of abortion pills in the US, distributing its Mifeprex to all 50 states and territories.
In 2019, a generic version of the drug manufactured by a company called GenBioPro was approved by the FDA.
A third company, Corcept Therapeutics, uses mifepristone to produce an FDA-approved drug for patients with Cushing's Syndrome. But that drug, called Korlym, which uses a much higher dose of the drug, is not prescribed for abortions.
Both Danco and GenBioPro withhold general information about their companies from the public, including the names of officials, where its facilities are located or production estimates. A spokesperson for GenBioPro could not be reached, while Danco said they do so for security reasons and to protect the privacy of their team members, as well as to safeguard proprietary information.
The FDA said it does not divulge this information either, citing laws aimed at protecting trade secrets and a concern for potential attacks on employees.
"The FDA concluded that there is a risk that individuals associated with the development, marketing and distribution of mifepristone for medical termination of early pregnancy may become the targets of threats of harm or violence," the agency told ABC News in a statement. "Therefore, the agency does not disclose the names or locations of such individuals."
Danco will only disclose that the company's headquarters is located in New York City, while the drug itself is produced out of facilities in Europe that are inspected by U.S. federal officials.
The spokesperson described the company as modestly profitable and said it no longer needs to rely on private investors as it had early on in its tenure.
What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
The Guttmacher Institute, which supports abortion rights, predicts that there are 26 states certain or likely to quickly ban abortion -- including medication abortion -- "to the fullest extent allowed" by the Supreme Court.
Abortion foes say their goal will be to ensure the drug doesn't cross state lines.
Still, it's not entirely clear how easy it will be for states to block a drug that can be obtained through a telehealth appointment and discretely mailed to someone's home, including from online-based international organizations.
European-based Aid Access, for example, says it relies on a pharmacy in India to mail mifepristone to women in the US without approval by the FDA, despite warnings by the FDA that unregulated drugs can put women's health at risk.
The result is an untested, complicated legal landscape.
"If there's a telehealth abortion, that doctor could be in California. That doctor could be in the Netherlands. And in both of those cases, you're going to have a very hard time getting that doctor into your courtroom," said Mary Ziegler, a professor at Florida State University College of Law who specializes in the legal history of reproduction and abortion.
ABC News' Devin Dwyer contributed to this report.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
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Did you know that I love designing and planting container gardens? It’s kind of an obsession that drives my hubby a bit crazy since container gardening requires... containers... which requires filling and placing them, cleaning them out in the fall, someplace to store them — need I go on?
I have dozens of different types of containers of all different shapes, sizes and materials. Have I ever planted all of them? No, unless you ask my husband. My biggest year I planted 44 of them. But as I get older, I’ve slowed down a bit and only planted 24 this year.
What do I love about container plants? It’s a great way to have lots of plants in a wide array of colors, textures and sizes. It also gives me the opportunity to try new varieties and new combinations. Some containers are a stand alone feature but for me I create groupings in various parts of my yard.
The downside is that they do require a bit more attention than plants grown in the ground. But with proper maintenance you can have a beautiful display all summer long.
If you planted your containers a few weeks ago with a time-released fertilizer, repeated watering will leach out the nutrients much faster than the label says. So, now is a great time to add water soluble or slow-release granular fertilizer during the maintenance and watering of your containers.
A general all-purpose fertilizer is a great place to start. These all-purpose fertilizers have nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus that plants need in large amounts, as well as iron, manganese and zinc.
If you want to promote more flowers (rather than leaf) production, try selecting fertilizers with higher amounts of phosphorus or potassium relative to nitrogen.
Regardless if you choose a water soluble or a granular fertilizer always remember this: ’the label is the law.’ To ensure you are getting the best results when fertilizing, read the instructions. Over-use of fertilizers can damage plants and send excessive fertilizer into the environment.
During these hot and humid days, it is important to maintain even moisture in your containers. Depending on the location of your container (sun, shade, exposure to wind) and the size and material of your container, you may need to water more than once a day.
If the temperature and humidity are high, you may need to water more than once — preferably in the early morning and early evening. Plants can become quite stressed from prolonged periods without water so avoid letting your containers dry out.
And last but not least, your plants can always use a little pampering. When I am fertilizing all my containers, I am also taking a good look at all the plants in the container. I deadhead and trim back some of the plants that have gotten kind of scraggly looking. With combining the fertilizing and the trimming it keeps my containers looking their best.
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Your Newcastle United headlines for Friday, June 24.
‘Exceptional goalkeeper’ - Howe on Pope
Eddie Howe has praised the Magpies’ owners for stumping up £10million to sign Nick Pope. The England international signalled his desire to leave Burnley following relegation to the Championship, with Newcastle among a host of clubs interested.
Martin Dubravka has been the undisputed number one on Tyneside since arriving in 2018 but faces stiff competition for his place next season. Howe described his second summer signing as “exceptional” following the announcement.
"Nick is an exceptional Premier League and international level goalkeeper, so I’m very pleased to be adding strong competition to a very important position.
"There has been a lot of interest in him from other clubs this summer, so I’d like to thank our owners and everyone behind the scenes for getting us ahead of the competition. I’m delighted he is joining us as we prepare for the exciting challenge ahead."
‘Welcome to the best club in the world’ - Ghodoussi
Mehrdad Ghodoussi has welcomed Pope to Tyneside following his £10million move. The Toon co-owner regularly uses his social media account to interact with supporters - a far cry from the previous regime under Mike Ashley.
Ghodoussi tweeted: “Welcome to the best club in the world Nick” to his 95,000 followers. Club legend Alan Shearer also gave a one-word response of “yes” on Twitter when asked whether Pope was a good fit for Newcastle.
Broja 'interest'
Newcastle have enquired about signing Chelsea youngster Armando Broja, according to the Northern Echo. Toon chiefs are believed to be growing frustrated at Hugo Ekitike’s hesitancy to sign for United, forcing alternative targets to be considered.
ChronicleLive understood a deal was close to an agreement between Newcastle and Reims but the 20-year-old is stalling on a move. Broja was on loan at Southampton last season, bagging six goals in 33 Premier League outings.
The departure of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan could offer the Albanian international a chance at Stamford Bridge. However, West Ham, Newcastle and the Saints are all reportedly vying for his signature.
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Wolf Alice told the crowd at Glastonbury “you have no idea” after coming close to missing their set because of travel problems.
The Mercury Prize-winning band nearly found themselves stuck in Los Angeles ahead of their Friday afternoon slot on the Pyramid Stage after their flight was cancelled.
However, after taking to the stage frontwoman Ellie Rowsell said: “Wow, you have no idea. You have no idea. Let’s have some fun.”
The band played a series of tracks including ones from their recent album Blue Weekend.
Before their final song, she added: “We didn’t think we would get here today but we did and we are really emotional.
“We hope you have the best weekend. This is the best festival in the world so I am sure you will.”
The alt-rock band shared their travel issues on Twitter on Thursday as they asked: “Has anyone got a private jet in LA?”.
They emphasised they were serious about the request as they revealed their flight due to get them to the festival had been cancelled.
Later that day they updated their fans by confirming that they would now be taking a flight to Seattle where they could then get a plane direct to London.
On Friday morning, the band provided further updates on their chaotic journey in a series of videos on their Instagram story.
It showed them landing at Heathrow Airport as well as singer Rowsell prepping for the concert wearing a face mask and bassist Theo Ellis taking a nap.
Wolf Alice were followed on the Pyramid Stage by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Sam Fender was kicking off his set at 8.15pm.
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Working remote: Closing Yelp offices will be beneficiary, co-founder says
Yelp co-founder Jeremy Stoppelman said offices were 'underutilized'
Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman announced Thursday that it would close "underutilized offices" in New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
In a blog post, Stoppelman wrote that following the COVID-19 pandemic, it had become "abundantly clear" that the way Americans work has "gone through a major transformation."
"Over time we came to realize that the future of work at Yelp is remote. It’s best for our employees, and for our business," he said.
Stoppelman said the company learned that employees could thrive and be even more productive by working remotely, citing record revenue in 2021.
NETFLIX CUTS ROUGHLY 300 JOBS IN SECOND ROUND OF LAYOFFS
In a survey conducted by the company, 86% of Yelp workers said they’d prefer to work remotely most or all of the time and 87% said that working remotely has made them more effective.
Nearly all employees and their managers reported that they could meet their goals remotely, with reopened offices underutilized.
"When we started reopening offices over the past nine months we chose not to set a ‘return to work’ date. Instead, we piloted a remote-first approach to give people an option to use an office if they wanted to do so. We’ve since learned that the vast majority didn’t need the space. Globally, about 1% of our workforce is choosing to come into the office every day," he explained.
The closure of offices in those cities is set for July 29. Those three offices saw a weekly average utilization of less than 2% of the available workspaces.
Yelp will also "reduce [its] footprint" in Phoenix.
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In doing so, Stoppelman said Yelp would reallocate company resources toward employee experience, new talent and growth.
In-person gatherings will "continue to evolve."
"I’ve shared my thoughts on why forcing people back to the office, even in a hybrid model, is the wrong approach. It requires employees to live near an office, potentially driving up their housing costs, and to endure unpaid time spent commuting. It also means hiring is artificially constrained by geography, translating to a smaller and less diverse pool of talent," he added.
"Our workforce was previously concentrated in the areas where we have offices, and now we have employees spread across every state in the U.S. and four countries. We also hired two remote C-level executives in geographies with no Yelp offices, and have been seeing a strong surge in candidate applications, with many noting that remote work is part of the reason they’re drawn to the company and role," Stoppelman continued.
He said that, as a company founded on the idea of connecting users with local businesses, having employees working worldwide directly ties into its mission.
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"Yelp continues to experience the benefits of a remote workplace and it’s the clear path forward for us. We’re excited to continue to design the future of remote work at Yelp together with our employees," he concluded.
The San Francisco-based company, which has 4,400 employees, started a remote-first work model in February 2021. Yelp said offices in London, Toronto and other locations will remain open for now.
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LINCOLN, Neb., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GolfStatus, the leading technology platform for charity golf tournament fundraisers, has launched a Marketplace to connect tournament organizers with third party vendors and enhance their event's experience.
GolfStatus's golf event management software streamlines golf fundraisers, saving organizers valuable time and effort, and ultimately, helping raise more money. Marketplace was created to complement the platform as a one-stop shop of trusted partners providing a wide variety of goods and services for golf fundraisers.
"In addition to our software, Marketplace is another solution GolfStatus provides for nonprofits and organizations hosting golf tournaments to raise money for their mission," said Ashley Watson, director of marketing at GolfStatus. "Organizers can leverage Marketplace vendors to offer additional sponsorships and add-ons that make the tournament more fun, more engaging, and more lucrative."
Current GolfStatus Marketplace vendors include:
- Custom Golf Products by Proforma
- Auction Software by Handbid
- Text Messaging by Rally Corp
- Custom Golf Balls by GolfBalls.com
- Professional Long Drivers by Charity Golf International
- Custom Event Flags by Prestige Flag
- Celebrity Appearance by The Celebrity Source
- Hole-in-One Contests by GolfStatus
- Video Messaging and Collection by KindKatch
Find out more by visiting golfstatus.org/marketplace.
GolfStatus is golf's premier tournament management solution and golfer engagement platform. Its full-service event management software streamlines outings from start to finish, yielding professional, high-end events while also saving time and improving the event experience for golfers, sponsors, and golf facilities. Through GolfStatus.org, its powerful technology is accessible to nonprofits to streamline golf fundraisers and help event organizers use them to engage more supporters, raise more mission-critical funds, drive impact, and do more good. Visit golfstatus.org.
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The Lib Dems are to put pressure on Tory MPs in the most marginal seats in the coming weeks following their stunning victory in Tiverton and Honiton, i has learnt.
Conservative MPs in Lib Dem-facing marginals will be accused of “guilt by association” by keeping the “toxic” Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, regardless of whether they voted against him in the confidence vote.
Sir Ed Davey’s party claimed Tory MPs in marginal seats face a “Blue Wall nightmare”, pointing out that the previous Conservative majority in Tiverton and Honiton was bigger than the combined majorities of the 26 most marginal Conservative seats at the last election.
These include the top Lib Dem/Conservative marginals, including Cheltenham with a majority of 981, Wimbledon with a majority of 628 and Winchester with a majority of 985.
Sir Ed said: “If Conservative MPs don’t come to their senses and sack Boris Johnson, it’s clear that the Liberal Democrats hold the key to ousting the lying lawbreaker Boris Johnson.
“Johnson’s lack of integrity has come up on doorsteps right across the country. From Surrey to Shropshire, from Somerset to Sutton, the public’s opinion is clear – this Prime Minister is toxic and has brought Number 10 into disrepute.
“The last twelve months have shown that the Liberal Democrats are a serious political force and many Conservative MPs know it. They have failed to do their patriotic duty and sack Boris Johnson, so at the next general election the British public must sack them.”
There are potentially 30 “Blue Wall” seats the Lib Dems could seize from the Tories at the next election.
While the extraordinary 29.9 per cent swing from the Tories in the Devon constituency is unlikely to be replicated in 2024, a more modest shift would see 30 seats in southern England go from blue to yellow.
Two ministers, Maria Caulfield in Lewes, East Sussex, and Paul Scully in Sutton and Cheam are on the Lib Dem target list, as is Jeremy Hunt, the possible Tory leadership contender, in South West Surrey.
Tiverton and Honiton is the third “Blue Wall” seat to have been taken by the Lib Dems in a by-election in the past 12 months, following Chesham and Amersham, and North Shropshire.
At a post-election rally in Tiverton, the Lib Dem leader said: “It is too early to put a number on it but we certainly intend to get rid of a lot of Conservative MPs.”
And he told Conservative MPs: “If you continue to allow Boris Johnson to drift along with no plan for our country – the Liberal Democrats will come after you, seat by seat.”
Yet ousting Mr Johnson as Prime Minister would not necessarily bring the Lib Dems success in 2024, some in the party believe, because a fresher Tory leader would enjoy a honeymoon period.
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When President Biden met with Group of Seven (G-7 ) leaders a year ago — his first foreign trip in office — he pushed them to put their weight behind a plan meant to be an alternative to Chinese financing for infrastructure projects around the world.
It was to be called "Build Back Better World" — a play on Biden's branding for overhauling the domestic economy. "What's happening is that China has its Belt and Road Initiative. And we think that there's a much more equitable way to provide for the needs of countries around the world," he said after the effort was launched.
China had been building roads and bridges and other big projects in Asia and Latin America and Africa for more than a decade, gaining a foothold in countries desperate for financing — and extracting economic and political concessions along the way. So, Biden's pitch was to offer a more appealing choice.
"It's a values-driven, high-standard, transparent financing mechanism. We're going to provide and support projects in four key areas: climate, health, digital technology and gender equity," Biden said.
Since then, his advisers have worked on the initiative, mostly without fanfare. There has been little tangible progress to herald. But at this year's G-7 summit, which begins Sunday in Germany, Biden plans to relaunch the effort — under a new name — and put forth some initial projects to show how the plan will work.
"He will be launching a partnership for global infrastructure, physical health and digital infrastructure that we think can provide an alternative to what the Chinese are offering — to the tune of tens and ultimately hundreds of billions of dollars when you add in what our G-7 partners are going to do as well," said Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, at a conference in Washington last week.
"We intend for this to be one of the hallmarks of the Biden administration foreign policy over the remainder of his tenure," Sullivan said.
This isn't the first time the U.S. government has pledged to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative. Previous administrations have talked about wanting to harness private financing to support projects in the developing world.
"Looking back at what we've seen, every iteration of an American-led response to the Chinese infrastructure project has underperformed," said Gyude Moore, a former minister of public works in Liberia.
"I really, really want to be hopeful, I do," said Moore, now with the Center for Global Development. "It's just — looking at everything as it exists, it's difficult to imagine what rabbit they are going to pull out of this hat."
Short thread on this piece about the Partnership for Global Infrastructure Formerly Known As Build Back Better World.
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B3W shaping up to do not much of either. https://t.co/dU7LXin1Om
Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated Biden's foreign policy
When the G-7 first launched Build Back Better World — or B3W for short — the world economy was in a very different place.
"There was a feeling that they'd be ... coming out of COVID globally, in a really strong position to have a couple of years of very positive growth and building back," said Zack Cooper, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute who specializes in U.S. strategy in Asia.
Instead, COVID remained a challenge. Russia invaded Ukraine, setting off energy and food crises. The Biden administration focused on rallying allies to sanction Russia and support Ukraine. Then, inflation became a serious problem globally.
"Now people are talking about getting back into a recession. I just think that's a very different environment to have this conversation," Cooper said.
With a lack of progress, countries became disillusioned
Developing economies have been hit particularly hard by COVID and rising energy and food costs. While U.S. officials have talked about B3W around the world, countries in Latin America, Asia and Africa haven't seen much action.
"Countries are in dire straits. They need resources. There are opportunities the Chinese are offering and the U.S. can't match those," said Michael Shifter, former president of the InterAmerican Dialogue, who is in regular touch with leaders in Latin America.
"After a while, people just become very skeptical and say, 'This is not happening,' " Shifter said, explaining that leaders recognize that the war in Ukraine has occupied U.S. attention and funding. "The expectations, I think, have really declined, and I'm not sure anybody's really expecting very much at this point, unfortunately."
While the intentions of the program have been applauded, there are a lot of questions from low- and middle-income countries about whether there's real money behind it, said Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group, an international consulting firm.
"Whenever they talk to American officials, they say, 'Well, if you don't want us investing in China, give us an alternative. Right? If you don't want us tying up with Beijing, and all this money they're offering, well, where else are we supposed to go? You don't have anything else.' So this is meant to be that," Bremmer said.
"And there's only one problem, which is that we don't actually have the money to fund it," he said.
New year, new brand for the initiative
The White House has pushed back against skepticism about the project. A senior administration official told reporters that "it's been a year ... of going out and doing the hard work of bringing this statement of intent into being" with partners around the world and the private sector, and that the "formal launch" at this year's G-7 would make the goals of the program clear.
People briefed on the relaunch say the program will now be called "Partnership for Global Infrastructure" — eschewing the "Build Back Better" brand, which foundered domestically when lawmakers, including Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, balked at the cost.
There are also questions about how much money Congress will be willing to devote to the rebranded partnership.
But Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser, said the government funding may be relatively modest.
"What we're really trying to stimulate is a long-term economic relationship rooted in private sector investment — not in massive cash transfers from the American Treasury to these countries," Sullivan said at a conference held by the Center for a New American Security.
"That means taking relatively smaller amounts of money and leveraging significant private sector investment to add up to billions and ultimately tens of billions of dollars," Sullivan said.
It's still unclear whether private funds will invest in these projects
In theory, the partnership's concept could work, says Matthew Goodman, who advised President Barack Obama on national security and economics. For projects with a U.S. government seal of approval, the idea is private sector money would flow in from pension funds, hedge funds, private equity and insurance funds.
"We've got $100 trillion plus — $100 trillion — far out-dwarfing what China may have to offer through Belt and Road," said Goodman, now at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a think-tank.
But these funds have to be convinced they can make a return on their investment. And there's risk in investing in projects in countries where markets can be opaque and the rule of law is unsteady by Western standards, Goodman said.
"The question is: Is this really going to tip the balance and incentivize the massive funds in the U.S. to go into these investments? And I think that's an open question, still," Goodman said.
Moore, the former public works minister of Liberia, said developing countries will be happy for any additional project investment, given the state of the global economy. But he was less optimistic that the private sector will come to the rescue based on past experience.
"The private sector is organized on a profit motive," Moore said. "If there were opportunities they would go after it themselves."
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BRATTLEBORO — Growing up in Brattleboro, Samantha Fisher recalls her peers only knowing that she "kind of disappeared for a while" when she spent time at the Brattleboro Retreat, the nonprofit mental health and addiction hospital in town.
"I think it helps me personally tell my side of things," said Fisher, now 23.
Fisher is among more than 20 young people and experts who share their stories in a new film presented by Ken Burns, "Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness," premiering at 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday on local PBS channels, PBS.org and via the PBS Video app. The film by brothers Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers, whose production company is based in Swanzey, N.H., takes a deep dive into mental health challenges of young people across the United States. The film premiered at the White House on Wednesday.
"The reason why we made this film is to give kids a chance to tell their stories — a tapestry of human, lived experience across culture, and race and everything," Erik Ewers said in an interview over Zoom. "And from that, weaving those 20-plus stories, it gives everyone a chance to relate in some way, shape or form."
Burns, a longtime colleague familiar with the brothers' work as well as their personal experiences, approached them for the project. Burns was unavailable for an interview, according to a promoter for the film.
"Ken was aware that we had mental health challenges in our own family. I had confided in him about myself an awful lot," Erik Ewers said. "I think he probably intuitively knew that that's something that we would want to take on."
The brothers set out to find people to include in the film, a journey that began in Brattleboro, with the help of the film's writer, David Blistein of Brattleboro. Through the Boys and Girls Club on Flat Street, the filmmakers met Ricky Davidson, then executive director of the Brattleboro chapter, and Fisher, who had worked there as a teen. Fisher became the first interview conducted for the film.
"When I was younger, my emotions developed way too fast for me to, as a young child, handle them," Fisher said in a Zoom interview with Vermont News & Media.
She said she experienced anger and anxiety as a child, and these issues were exacerbated by an assault at a party as a teen.
"That's when the agoraphobia set in and all of those things, and the depression and the anxiety deepened," Fisher said. "I became extremely paranoid." She said she later learned she had obsessive-compulsive disorder.
She turned to cannabis and alcohol, and "any pill that I could find would go in my mouth. It was just really chaotic, and I was trying to find any sense of control that I could," she said.
She noted that people might say, "'Oh, Sam exploded on somebody, and it was out of nowhere' — but they don't realize what it was that happened, or why that certain thing triggered you. You can kind of get painted in a light that isn't really kind."
She hopes people watch the film with an open mind.
"And I want to emphasize that anybody going through anything, especially mental illness-wise, understands that healing isn't linear. And that's something I had to learn going through this entire process," she said.
The filmmakers went to their participants' homes and other places where they would be comfortable. To foster trust, the filmmakers answered questions about their own histories.
"The first thing I wanted to do: I wanted them to understand that I am no different than they are," Erik Ewers said. "I would always explain to them what I've been through in my life, which has been a very long journey, my whole life, dealing with mental health and mental health challenges."
Now 53, he said he remembers going to a psychiatrist at age 7.
"I didn't really understand why I was going back then. When you're a child, you think everything's normal, you think your sadness is normal, you think your stress, and the way your parents treat you is normal," Erik Ewers said. "It's only until I had children of my own, did I really start to understand that the way my brain was thinking was not normal. It was not typical. And so I would start there."
Erik Ewers said when Burns watched the film, he said he couldn't watch it as a critical filmmaker. "He said, 'I watched it as a father. And I was a son once, too.' And that's really what it's all about. If everyone can see themselves in this film, parents and children alike, and grandparents, then we all can appreciate and better understand this topic."
In the film, Davidson, the former Boys & Girls Club leader Brattleboro, shares his experience with addiction.
"I had a very serious drug situation when I was an early teen and preteen," he said in an interview with Vermont News & Media.
The decision to change his life around occurred after "a variety of things happened in a really short succession, like failing eighth grade," he said. After taking a hard look at himself, he worked on getting clean, a process that took about four or five months to achieve.
In October, Davidson celebrated 40 years of sobriety. He doesn't participate in any 12-step program but shares such options when working with young people.
When interviewed by the film crew, Davidson was still leading the Boys & Girls Club, a role he left in late 2019. Now, he's a student assistance counselor at Brattleboro Union High School. In both roles, Davidson has identified similar behaviors and issues that make his earlier life experience valuable in approaching youth going through similar struggles. He said he doesn't tend to go into a lot of detail about his past, because he believes "sharing war stories isn't necessarily helpful."
In the film and in his job, Davidson shares a message of hope. Having always worked with youth in different settings where mental health was a focus, Davidson has special insight into the subject the filmmakers wanted to explore.
"I was happy to do it," he said. "They sat down, and I got interviewed over a period of time."
Of the finished product, Davidson said, "I thought it was really good." He noted the first part is "a little heavy" but on the second episode, "you see some stuff on the other side for some of the folks that you meet in the first episode."
His hope is that viewers of the latest film get a better understanding of how young people are struggling now. He said he believes it might differ in experiences of youth from 30 to 50 years ago. Also, Davidson sees the film as important in highlighting that there are places to turn for help.
"No one can really get through it alone," he said. "No one person can do it by themselves, as far as dealing with mental health issues, dealing with substance issues. You know, it takes support and community and professional assistance, and all those things to help make that happen."
Davidson said he was "really impressed by how open and honest and complete the young people were with their own issues and struggle."
"That's not an easy thing to do," he said. "Our community's done a lot around stigma around mental health, but there's still definitely a stigma out there and things like that, so the fact that the young people were so open and so willing to share was really great."'
Christopher Ewers, 44, said one takeaway from the process of making the film goes back to its title: Hiding in plain sight.
"Our mental health struggles are very much hiding in plain sight. It's under our noses. We're ignoring it. We are collectively trying to dismiss it. And I think that it is time — Lord, it is time — it is past time for us to as a whole, as a group ... to acknowledge and accept its existence," he said. "The solution is also hiding in plain sight. All we need to do is start talking about this. We need to be open and share, and collectively normalize the experience of it before we can before we can really move forward."
The Ewers brothers are now planning a second film, on adult mental health.
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Bhadohi, Jun 24 (PTI) The police on Friday resorted to lathicharge after people from Balbhadrapur village here protested against the shifting of an elephant to Mathura, and did not allow the vehicle carrying the jumbo to move, officials said.
District Forest Officer Neeraj Kumar Arya said a person named Shailesh Tiwari, a resident of Balbhadrapur village under the Gyanpur forest division, had domesticated the elephant named 'Gulabi' without any licence for the past 20 years, and was utilising it for commercial works.
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"Information in this regard was obtained on May 24, and Tiwari was arrested on the same day. After this, Chief Judicial Magistrate Sabiha Khatoon, on June 1 issued orders to shift 'Gulabi' to Wildlife SOS Super Speciality Centre in Mathura," Arya said.
Arya said officials from the Mathura-based centre had earlier come to take the elephant but a person Dharmendra Tiwari, who claimed to be the owner of the elephant, moved the court of Additional District Judge P N Srivastava, and presented documents.
The court on Friday fixed July 13 as the next date for hearing in the case, Arya said.
Arya added that 'Gulabi' was kept tied up due to which she had developed serious wounds and needed treatment, and that is why she was sent to Mathura on Friday.
However, when Dharmendra saw the elephant being taken in an ambulance on Friday, he collected hundreds of villagers, and tried to stop the vehicle and also gheraoed the office of the forest department, he said.
The villagers who had gathered argued that till the court order comes, 'Gulabi' should not be sent to Mathura, officials said.
However, forest officials told the villagers that if the court delivers its judgement in favour of Dharmendra, the elephant will then be brought back. But, in the current situation, Gulabi needs to be sent to Mathura for treatment, officials said.
As the villagers tried to create a ruckus, police resorted to lathicharge to disperse them, officials said.
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(The Hill) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was swarmed by the media and angry pro-abortion rights protesters as she walked through a crowd of demonstrators outside the Supreme Court just about 15 minutes after the announcement of its decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights case.
“You are a traitor,” someone in the crowd yelled at Greene.
“Lock her up,” another person chanted.
But Greene, celebrating the decision, smiled as her staff blocked protesters advancing at Greene and escorted her to a secure location.
“I am so happy. It’s a blessing. It’s a miracle,” Greene said.
She then turned her attention to pro-abortion demonstrators.
“I think we have to worry about the radical left,” Greene said. “They’re going to perform an insurrection here at the Supreme Court.”
“We’ve got to protect women. Ruth Sent Us is a domestic terrorist group, and so is Jane’s Revenge,” Greene added, referencing pro-abortion rights groups that have targeted Catholic churches and anti-abortion centers. “Anyone who is supporting abortion is supporting them.”
The group Jane’s Revenge has claimed responsibility an arson attack at the office of Wisconsin Family Action, an anti-abortion group, last month.
Greene told The Hill that the Supreme Court was “courageous” for the decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health, and noted that the decision does not outlaw abortion nationwide.
“It’s just taking it back to the states, giving the right back to the states to make their own laws regarding abortion, which is extremely important,” Greene said.”
Thirteen states have trigger bans designed to ban abortion once Roe is overturned, however. Missouri was the first state to have a “trigger ban” take effect on Friday following the ruling. | https://www.yourerie.com/news/national-news/its-a-miracle-marjorie-taylor-greene-calls-abortion-ruling-a-blessing/ | 2022-06-24T20:10:49Z | https://www.yourerie.com/news/national-news/its-a-miracle-marjorie-taylor-greene-calls-abortion-ruling-a-blessing/ | true | 22 |
How Indiana Jones 5 Might Make Movie History In A Touching Way
By Dirk Libbey published
Indiana Jones 5 could be the end of an era in more ways that one.
When Indiana Jones 5 finally makes its way to screens after years of delays it’s going to be a big deal. The long awaited installment of a massively popular franchise will put Harrison Ford back in the fedora for what will almost certainly be the final time. It will be the end of an era. However, it turns out it might also be the end of another era, as Indiana Jones composer John Williams is indicating that the next Indy movie may be his last film score.
Nobody in the history of film has done more with music that John Williams. He’s written themes and scores for well over 100 movies and created some of the most iconic pieces of music for movies from Jaws, to Star Wars, to Harry Potter and, of course, Indiana Jones. He’s the go-to composer for Steven Spielberg. He’s been nominated for 52 Oscars in his career and he won a Grammy for music he wrote for Disneyland. There has never been a career quite like his, but it must end at some point and Williams tells the Associated Press that he’s thinking he’ll make Indiana Jones 5 his final score. Williams says…
Harrison Ford has not confirmed publicly that Indiana Jones 5 will be his final film. He has a pair of TV projects still in his future, though no other big screen outings are officially in development. Whether or not Indy 5 is Harrison Ford’s last movie, it will mark a significant ending, and John Williams clearly sees that possibility for himself as well.
Having said that, John Williams isn’t quite ready to commit entirely to retiring. The main issue seems to be that Williams, who recently had a birthday and is 90-years-old, doesn’t want to commit the time that a major film score requires. Namely about six months of work according to him. And Williams isn’t claiming he’s going to just stop making music or doing other things. He does have other musical projects in the works. He continues...
The day that John Williams stops writing film scores will certainly be a sad day for movie fans. But that day must come eventually, and Williams has certainly earned retirement. Fans will still have his dozens of film scores, and the movies that include them, to enjoy. If Indiana Jones 5 really is the end for John Williams it will give us yet another reason to look forward to that movie. Indy 5 is set to arrive in theaters almost exactly one year from now, June 30, 2023.
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Ryanair confirms today that less than 2% of its 3,000 flights on Friday (24th June) have been affected by strikes, mainly confined to minor disruptions in Belgium, where over 60% of Ryanair’s scheduled flights to/from Brussels South Charleroi and Brussels Airport will operate today.
There were no flight disruptions in Italy, Spain, Portugal, the UK, France or Ireland as the vast majority of Ryanair crews are working normally. Over this weekend (25th & 26th June), Ryanair expects minimal (if any) disruption to its flight schedules as a result of these very minor and poorly supported work stoppages.
Ryanair expects some disruptions on Saturday/Sunday – mainly in France, Italy and Spain – due to a 2-day strike in the French Air Traffic Control centre in Marseille which will significantly delay or impact flights crossing French airspace.
Any passengers where flights are disrupted by any ATC delays/strikes or airport staff shortages this weekend will be notified by email/SMS.
Ryanair expects over 98% of its 3,000 daily flights will operate normally on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
Oher sources nevertheless claimed that during the three-day strike in Belgium, 21,000 passengers would be affected by the cancellation of 127 flights in Charleroi and 3,000 in Brussels. | https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-confirms-almost-all-flights-operating-as-scheduled-minimal-strike-disruption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ryanair-confirms-almost-all-flights-operating-as-scheduled-minimal-strike-disruption | 2022-06-24T20:12:35Z | https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-confirms-almost-all-flights-operating-as-scheduled-minimal-strike-disruption/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ryanair-confirms-almost-all-flights-operating-as-scheduled-minimal-strike-disruption | true | 2 |
According to the International Surfing Association, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is the world’s fastest-growing water sport. Enthusiasts can enjoy paddling on oceans, lakes, or rivers and for many pet parents, it’s only a matter of time before they take their dogs along for the ride. Many of these SUP pups have become Instagram hits. For example, Finley and Zeke (seen below) have more than 6,000 fans who are delighted by the photos and videos of these golden retrievers living it up on their paddleboards.
In a Kong article, Maria Christina Schultz, author of “How to SUP with your PUP” says that like people, dogs are drawn to this sport for the sense of peace and adventure. There are other benefits, too; it’s easy for dogs to get on and off paddleboards, giving them a greater feeling of freedom than when traveling in a kayak or a canoe.
How to teach your dog to paddleboard
There are a few things to consider before teaching your dog to paddleboard:
Will your dog enjoy the sport?
If your dog is nervous around water, he probably would prefer to join you on hiking adventures. According to a SUP Connect article, the six breeds that typically make great paddleboarding dogs are golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, Portuguese waterdogs, Australian shepherds, Newfoundlands, and Australian cattle dogs. However, there are lots of other breeds who enjoy the water, and some paddleboarders report that their dogs don’t necessarily enjoy swimming but they love paddleboarding.
Do you have the right paddleboard for your dog?
You want your dog to be comfortable on the board so you need to choose wisely. Experts at Cruiser SUP say that the best paddleboards for dogs are at least 10-feet-long and 32-inches-wide. You also need a board with traction pads, or you can add pads to prevent your dog from slipping off of the board.
Do you have the necessary paddleboarding skills?
You need to be comfortable standing up, paddling, and turning before taking your dog out on a paddleboard. You also need to practice falling off and getting back on the board. According to experts at Cruiser SUP, “Dogs will mirror your stress if you are not comfortable, and being on a stand-up paddleboard with a dog in tow will only make things more difficult for beginners.”
Once you’ve mastered the necessary skills, follow these steps to teach your dog to paddleboard:
- Lay the paddleboard somewhere in the house where your dog is comfortable. Let her sniff the board and get used to being around it.
- Once your dog is comfortable, place a treat on the board and invite her to jump on to get it. Practice “sit,” “down,” and “stay” commands while your dog is on the board.
- Train your dog to only get off the board on your command. If she gets off on her own, guide her back onto the board and reward her. Gradually increase the length of time your dog lays or sits on the board.
- Get on the board with your dog. Kneel behind her and move the paddle as you would in the water. Once she’s comfortable with this, stand up and continue with the paddling motion.
- If all goes well, repeat these lessons outside with the paddleboard laying beside a body of water. As long as your dog is comfortable you can continue the lesson in the water.
- Hold the board in shallow water and invite your dog to jump on. Walk the board around offering lots of praise and treats to your dog.
- When your dog is comfortable on the board in the water you can hop on with him. Start by paddling while kneeling behind him and work towards standing up. If all goes well, after a few lessons, you can begin heading further out into the water. Always keep paddleboarding trips short in the beginning.
How to paddleboard safely with dogs
A lifejacket is a must
Your dog should always wear a life jacket even if he’s a strong swimmer. Be sure to choose one with a handle so you can easily lift your dog back onto the board if he falls off.
Bring a first aid kit
Always include a basic pet first aid kit in your attachable storage bag. And make sure to include dog-friendly sunscreen to protect sensitive skin.
Avoid dehydration
It gets hot out on the water. Always pack freshwater inside a paddleboard cooler pack and take along a collapsible bowl.
Be aware of ocean dangers
If you’re planning an outing on the ocean, be aware of the hazards. For example, sea lice can cause skin rash, jellyfish can sting, and hot sand can burn your dog’s paws. Always rinse your dog after an ocean outing to remove any salt or sand from his coat.
Be prepared as you approach the shore
Many dogs get excited as the paddleboard gets close to shore and may jump in the water. For safety reasons, Schultz recommends kneeling to make balancing easier once you’re within 15 feet of the shore or dock.
Finally, while you may be excited to have your dog join you on the water, you can’t rush the process. Some dogs learn new skills quickly while others need more time. If you push your dog past his comfort zone, he will end up fearing the paddleboard and you’ll both miss out on the opportunity to take exciting adventures together.
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It's been pretty obvious since The Boys Season 1 that Billy Butcher and his gang desperately want to kill every Supe, including Soldier Boy, for their own reasons.
Billy wants to kill them to avenge his wife's death, while Hughie wants revenge for his girlfriend's demise. However, we don't have any clarity as to why Mother's Milk (MM) wants to capture them.
The show hasn't yet disclosed the reason for MM's hatred for the Supes in detail, but we have a hint that Soldier Boy is somehow connected to the deaths of his family members.
MM is a vital part of The Boys, but we can assume that there might be a strong reason why MM wants to get his hands on Vought and Soldier Boy. Let's find out the reason behind his hatred.
The Boys: Did Mother's Milk lose his family to Soldier Boy?
Season 2 shows Mother's Milk opening up about his fight for justice against Vought. He also revealed how his father spent his entire life hoping that someday his efforts could make the organization pay for its wrongdoings.
However, he failed repeatedly, and one day, he died due to frustration. At the time, MM didn't disclose the reason behind his father's fight against Vought.
However, in the latest season, things became more apparent as it showcased a few clippings in the newspaper regarding Soldier Boy and the heartbreaking visions MM gets of his family. Fans came to see exactly what happened to MM's family.
Soldier Boy was chasing a gang of car thieves who later tried to fight him. However, they couldn't do anything because their opponent was a powerful Superhero after all, and it was not easy to knock him. During the fight, Soldier Boy deflected their car that accidentally crashed onto MM's house. killing three family members, including his mother.
Later, MM's father held Soldier Boy and Vought responsible for the incident, but the organization managed to free the Supe from all the charges. MM's father gave his entire life fighting Vought, due to which he forgot his responsibilities towards his son.
Eventually, he died, which is one of the reasons for Mother's Milk being sensitive towards his family. Although he wants to kill the Supes, he doesn't want to sacrifice his entire life for the mission.
What happened to MM's family in the comics?
In the comics, the storyline is different, and it all starts with MM's mother, who was employed in a factory that was once Vought's property where the Compound V experiment took place. However, soon all the women working there contaminated Compound V as the location wasn't appropriately sanitized.
After coming into contact with Compound V, MM's mother gave birth to a child with disabilities. Seeing this, his father again went to court and tried multiple times to sue them until he succeeded.
However, he couldn't make Vought pay the price that he had hoped for. With that being said, he was happy to win against the organization. Things took a turn for the worse, however, as something even worse happened that utterly destroyed the family.
One day, while playing football, MM's brother felt his powers emerging to the surface, leading to his body parts expanding beyond control. As his body grew, his head got stuck in the helmet, which became the reason for his untimely death. Hence, his father again had to file a case against Vought, but his health started deteriorating, culminating in his demise. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/what-soldier-boy-mother-s-milk-connection-family-explored | 2022-06-24T20:16:14Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/what-soldier-boy-mother-s-milk-connection-family-explored | true | 1 |
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Thinking about implementing a four-day work week? It’s easier than you think.
In this episode, Joe O’Connor of 4DayWeek.com joined me to discuss implementing a four-day week and why CEOs and HR managers should consider trying it. We also discussed the global momentum around the shift in thinking amongst companies.
Offering flexible working or remote working used to be a competitive advantage. It’s not anymore. It’s now a standard expectation.–Joe O’Connor, 13:53
And part of the beauty around this is the quid pro quo. You know, it is the idea that this is for many leaders that have done this. They’ve described it as the cheapest, most efficient process improvement strategy we have ever deployed.–Joe O’Connor, 34:44
We’re going to be trying the four-day work week, and we’re going to be sharing how it’s worked for us. Just like we’ve been sharing things like being a digital-first company that has always been a virtual workplace.–Loren Baker, 40:32
[00:00] – A little about Joe and the four-day workweek.
[04:01] – Is a 3-day weekend a great incentivizing force?
[06:15] – Does it level the playing ground with gender equality?
[13:10] – Why is the four-day work week suddenly taking off?
[17:00] – How does it differ amongst countries?
[21:35] – Recommended tools for outdated ways of working.
[25:21] – How do you make the most of someone’s natural productivity.
[26:40] – Misconceptions about shutting down the company on a Friday or a Monday.
[31:53] – Learn from a study from a company that moved to a four-day work week.
People said their output, expectations, and responsibilities are the same as before we took reduced work time. And they’re the same as our five-day colleagues. So what does that tell us? It tells us two things. First, we’ve got a gender equality problem in the workplace. Secondly, Parkinson’s Law is the idea that the length of time that you’ve got available to complete a task that a task will expand to fill the time available for its completion. And that’s something that drives the philosophy behind the four-day workweek movement.–Joe O’Connor, 05:20
It seemed like the first one, and last one out was that indicator of who was working the hardest, and not necessarily the indicator of who was working the smartest.–Loren Baker, 15:15
People’s priorities have changed. For many people, the pandemic has forced them to realign how they value different things within their lives and what they think constitutes a reasonable life-work balance.–Joe O’Connor, 20:12
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Right now, Joe is leading 4 Day Week Global’s pilot program, with 150 companies launching six-month coordinated trials of the four-day week in the first half of 2022 alone. These trials involve 7,000 employees from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
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CLEVELAND, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Downtown Cleveland gains a new Rally House store in the historic Caxton Building within the Gateway District. Rally House Gateway is conveniently situated down the street from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Progressive Field, and FirstEnergy Stadium, a prime location for fans to get team gear and local apparel from this reputable, family-owned sports and merchandise retailer.
Rally House finds immense joy in being able to provide a larger pool of fans with sports apparel and localized merch they love. "This store is one we've been looking forward to opening for a couple of years now," describes Senior District Manager Hannah James. "I'm so excited to see it come to life and bring another business to the Gateway District!"
Patrons visiting Rally House Gateway will find a plethora of jerseys, hats, accessories, gifts, and many more products from prestigious brand names like Nike, New Era, and '47. Additionally, several widely loved pro teams are in stock at this new Rally House store, giving area fans a chance to gear up on their way to watch legendary franchises like the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Cleveland Guardians.
There is a wide variety of local apparel and accessories alongside all the outstanding sports merchandise available at Rally House Gateway. Residents and visitors will appreciate the diverse assortment of Cleveland-inspired products featuring hometown favorites such as Bertman Ball Park Mustard, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Whiskey, and more.
Rally House wants every customer to have a positive shopping experience, which is why those that stop into Rally House Gateway can expect nothing but the best customer service. For added convenience, there's also an abundance of items available online at www.rallyhouse.com, with shipping options for every state.
Remain up-to-speed on store news and updates by visiting www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-gateway or follow Rally House Gateway on Facebook (@RallyGateway) and Instagram (@rallygateway).
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 100+ locations across 13 states.
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Lighting Designer Cat West Selects Ayrton INTELLIPIX-R Creative Solutions For New Kids On The Block’s MixTape Tour 2022
Multiplatinum selling pop group New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) continues to wow fans with their MixTape Tour 2022 featuring friends Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue as special guests. Lighting Designer Cat West of Flash and Trash Works, Inc. selected 108 Ayrton INTELLIPIX-R Creative Solutions as a central part of the high-energy, party look of the show.
Boston natives, the quintet NKOTB has sold more than 80 million albums worldwide. Their 2019 tour by the same name – their biggest since reuniting in 2008 – was a huge success and pioneered the concept of a super-sized show with multiple guest acts. The new arena-based MixTape Tour is scheduled to play more than 50 dates across the US from its kick off in Cincinnati in May to its finale in Hawaii in August. It promises to keep the party going with a night full of chart-topping hits and legendary catalogues that span the generations.
Cat West programmed the band’s MixTape Tour 2019 and their Fenway Park and Merriweather Post Pavillion events in 2021. This year, she was promoted to Lighting Designer building all the lighting looks for NKOTB and the guest acts.
“The general show look is a great big party!” West declares. Production Designer Butch Allen of Blame Funnel Creative designed a set with six giant monoliths that run upstage forming a dynamic, ever-changing backdrop for all of the artists.
“The INTELLIPIX fixtures are built into the monoliths, which are on rotators, so they spin to allow for entrances and to give us some different looks throughout the night,” she explains. “They fit perfectly and gave me a lot of pixels to play with so I can change the look of the stage behind the guys throughout the night.”
INTELLIPIX-R is a semi-transparent modular beam projection panel with 25 independently controllable 4.5º LED emitters in a 5 x 5 array that projects volumetric color graphics and media far into the air. Multiple panels can be connected together to form a giant screen; they assemble quickly and securely allowing large numbers of luminaires to be connected in series. Solotech, the lighting vendor for the gear and crew, provided the INTELLIPIX-Rs for the tour.
The monoliths feature in almost every song making an especially strong impression in “Block Party,” which marks the first time in the show that NKOTB appears to the audience. “We had a creative request to make a bright, strobey look that would accent the artists’ entrance,” says West. “The INTELLIPIX fixtures made that super easy, and I didn’t even need to run them above 80% to make it happen. They’re nice and aggressive, just the way I like a light to be. And they are consistent and reliable every night.” | http://digitalmedianet.com/lighting-designer-cat-west-selects-ayrton-intellipix-r-creative-solutions-for-new-kids-on-the-blocks-mixtape-tour-2022/ | 2022-06-24T20:28:03Z | http://digitalmedianet.com/lighting-designer-cat-west-selects-ayrton-intellipix-r-creative-solutions-for-new-kids-on-the-blocks-mixtape-tour-2022/ | false | 1 |
CINCINNATI FELICIA JORDAN — On Thursday, Desean Brown, accused of murdering 29-year-old Nyteisha Lattimore and putting her son, Nylo, into the Ohio River still alive, was punched by the boy's father during a procedural hearing.
During a hearing, Antonio Hughes leaped at Brown, punching him repeatedly in the head and neck before being held down by officers.
Officers in the court handcuffed Hughes and helped him to his feet, but he again lunged at Brown; four officers were needed to hold Hughes down. Hughes was taken out of the courtroom by police.
Hughes was charged with contempt of court and ordered to serve seven days in the Hamilton County Justice Center. He has not been charged with anything else.
WATCH: Nylo Lattimore's father attacks his son's accused murderer in court
During the hearing, Brown's attorneys requested his confession to police on the day of his arrest be thrown out ahead of his trial. His attorneys claimed Brown had invoked his right to an attorney but that officers asking him, "do you feel like you need one at this point" had intimidated him into speaking with police without one.
Judge Megan Shanahan denied the motion and said she did not believe police had acted improperly with Brown during his interrogation, nor were Brown's rights violated.
Brown is charged with two counts of murder and one count each of felonious assault, gross abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence. He is accused of murdering his then-girlfriend, Nyteisha Lattimore, and putting her 3-year-old son Nylo into the Ohio River while still alive in early December 2020.
Nylo's body has never been recovered.
Earlier this month, Cincinnati Police detectives told the judge it appears Nyteisha was pregnant with Brown's child but had a miscarriage. Detectives believe Brown killed her and Nylo out of retaliation for the miscarriage.
If found guilty, Brown faces the death penalty.
Felicia Jordan at WCPO first reported this story. | https://www.kshb.com/news/national/video-dad-punches-sons-accused-killer-inside-ohio-courtroom | 2022-06-24T20:30:09Z | https://www.kshb.com/news/national/video-dad-punches-sons-accused-killer-inside-ohio-courtroom | true | 11 |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Fielding a roster for The Basketball Tournament presents several challenges. Players sign summer contracts, want some time with their families after playing professionally overseas for the past few months, or simply just need a break from the game.
Former WVU guard Jermaine Haley was one of those players who was weighing his options ahead of the TBT deadline. According to Best Virginia player and co-founder Kevin Jones, getting Haley to join the squad was “a James Long spectacular.”
“Jermaine was working through some things, he had some options of stuff he was going to be doing in August then we told him the dates,” said Long, Best Virginia head coach. “He had wanted to do it the whole time, he just had to make sure of the dates and everything.”
Haley was one of the final pieces of the Best Virginia roster, with an emphasis on “final” as the squad added him to the lineup in the nick of time.
“He’s another one of our fabulous players who doesn’t rush to his notifications. That happened probably 15 minutes before the deadline,” Long said. “Me and KJ were, I’m not going to say panicking with 15 minutes until the deadline, but we were like, “what do we want to do? We have nine.” And then right when I said that, Jermaine called.”
With minutes to spare, Haley rounded out Best Virginia’s 10-man roster.
Two weeks before his TBT commitment, Haley hoisted a trophy in his native country. He helped lead the London Lightning to their fifth title in the National Basketball League of Canada. Haley started all three games of the finals. The former Mountaineer only scored two points in 33 minutes of action in the championship win, but he reached double figures in the other two games of the series.
He ended the season with an average of 13.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists over 25 games played. The Vancouver, British Columbia native earned an All-Canadian Team selection in his first season in the NBLC.
Haley’s WVU career abruptly ended due to the pandemic, but now, he gets another opportunity to represent his alma mater as a member of Best Virginia.
He averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in his final season as a Mountaineer. | https://www.wvnstv.com/goldandbluenation/haley-added-to-tbt-roster-in-the-nick-of-time/ | 2022-06-24T20:30:17Z | https://www.wvnstv.com/goldandbluenation/haley-added-to-tbt-roster-in-the-nick-of-time/ | true | 6 |
Shares of Steris PLC
STE,
+2.69%
advanced 2.90% to $200.84 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
+3.06%
falling 0.13% to 3,759.89 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
+2.68%
falling 0.15% to 30,483.13. This was the stock's second consecutive day of gains. Steris PLC closed $55.09 short of its 52-week high ($255.93), which the company achieved on April 20th.
The stock outperformed some of its competitors Wednesday, as Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
TMO,
+0.78%
rose 1.11% to $519.22, Medtronic PLC
MDT,
+1.75%
rose 0.61% to $89.25, and Danaher Corp.
DHR,
+0.65%
rose 0.84% to $245.91. Trading volume (563,678) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 494,483.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use. | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/steris-plc-stock-outperforms-competitors-on-strong-trading-day-01655932914-7d4a76ff931e | 2022-06-24T20:30:24Z | https://www.marketwatch.com/story/steris-plc-stock-outperforms-competitors-on-strong-trading-day-01655932914-7d4a76ff931e | false | null |
BEIJING, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: FFHL) ("Fuwei Films" or the "Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic films in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2022 ended March 31, 2022.
First quarter highlights
- Net sales were RMB103.1 million (US$16.3 million), compared to RMB101.6 million, during the same period in 2021, representing an increase of RMB1.5 million, or 1.5% year-over-year
- Sales of specialty films were RMB71.9 million (US$11.3 million), equivalent to 69.8% of our total revenues as compared to RMB65.0 million or 63.9% in the same period of 2021
- Gross profit was RMB30.2 million (US$4.8 million), representing a gross margin of 29.3%
- Net income attributable to the Company was RMB17.1 million (US$2.7 million)
Mr. Lei Yan, Chairman and CEO of Fuwei Films, commented, "Despite the oversupply in the marketplace and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we achieved positive trends in overall sales, especially sales of specialty films, including a base film for dry film, which accounted for 69.8% of our total revenues. The base film is a high value-added and differentiated product, which is used to produce dry films that are applied to printed circuit boards. The sales increase of base film for dry films demonstrates that our customers well-recognize the quality of our products. We believe the order growth also helps improve the Company's financial performance. For the future, we remain committed to innovation and differentiated marketing strategy while expanding the end-user applications of our film products. We will continue these efforts and expect them to enable the Company to capitalize on new opportunities despite challenging industry and economic conditions."
First Quarter 2022 Results
Net sales during the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, were RMB103.1 million (US$16.3 million), compared to RMB101.6 million, during the same period in 2021, representing an increase of RMB1.5 million, or 1.5% on an annual base. The increase in sales volume accounted for an increase of RMB1.4 million, and a higher sales price resulted in a RMB0.1 million increase.
In the first quarter of 2022, sales of specialty films were RMB71.9 million (US$11.3 million), equivalent to 69.8% of our total revenues compared to RMB65.0 million or 63.9% in the same period of 2021. The increase was mainly due to higher sales volume.
The following is a breakdown of commodity and specialty film sales (amounts in thousands):
Overseas sales were RMB10.2 million or US$1.6 million, representing 9.9% of total revenues, compared with RMB9.0 million or 8.9% of total revenues in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of RMB1.2 million or 13.3%. The growth in sales volume accounted for an increase of RMB0.3 million, while a higher sales price resulted in an increase of RMB0.9 million.
The following is a breakdown of PRC domestic and overseas sales (amounts in thousands except percentages):
Our gross profit was RMB30.2 million (US$4.8 million) for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, representing a gross margin of 29.3%, compared to a gross profit of RMB42.5 million and gross margin of 41.8% for the same period of 2021. The increase in the average cost of goods sold during the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, explained the decrease in our gross profit during the period. For the quarter, our average product sales prices increased by 0.1%, while our average cost of goods sold rose 21.7% compared to the same period in 2021.
Operating expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, were RMB13.7 million (US$2.2 million), 30.5%, or RMB3.2 million above those in the same period of 2021. This increase was mainly due to higher salaries and employees' welfare, and expenditure on R&D.
Net income attributable to the Company during the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, was RMB17.1 million (US$2.7 million), compared to net income attributable to the Company of RMB31.4 million during the same period in 2021.
Basic and diluted net earnings per share was RMB5.24 (US$0.83) and RMB9.60 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Total shareholders' equity was RMB334.1 million or US$52.7 million as of March 31, 2022, compared with RMB317.0 million as of December 31, 2021.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had 3,265,837 basic and diluted ordinary shares outstanding.
About Fuwei Films
Fuwei Films conducts its business through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. ("Shandong Fuwei"). Shandong Fuwei develops, manufactures, and distributes high-quality plastic films using the biaxial oriented stretch technique, otherwise known as BOPET film (biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate). Fuwei's BOPET film is widely used for packaging food, medicine, cosmetics, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as in the imaging, electronics, and magnetic products industries.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is subject to risks. Risk factors that could contribute to such differences include those matters more fully disclosed in the Company's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission which, among other things, include negative impacts of the determination of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("PCAOB") is currently unable to inspect our auditor in relation to their audit work and the potential that our ordinary shares will be prohibited from trading in the United States under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act ("HFCAA") in 2024 if the PCAOB is unable to inspect or fully investigate auditors located in China, or 2023 if proposed changes to the law are enacted, the significant oversupply of BOPET films resulting from the rapid growth of the Chinese BOPET industry capacity, changes in the international market and trade barriers, especially the uncertainty of the antidumping investigation and imposition of an anti-dumping duty on imports of the BOPET films originating from the People's Republic of China ("China") conducted by certain countries; uncertainty around coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the effects of government and other measures seeking to contain its spread, potential delisting of our ordinary shares under the Holding Foreign Company Affordable Act if the US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is unable to inspect our auditors located in China, uncertainty around U.S.-China trade war and its effect on the Company's operation, fluctuations of the RMB exchange rate, and our ability to obtain adequate financing for our planned capital expenditure requirements; uncertainty as to our ability to continuously develop new BOPET film products and keep up with changes in BOPET film technology; risks associated with possible defects and errors in our products; uncertainty as to our ability to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights; uncertainty as to our ability to attract and retain qualified executives and personnel; and uncertainty in acquiring raw materials on time and on acceptable terms, particularly in view of the volatility in the prices of petroleum products in recent years. The forward-looking information provided herein represents the Company's estimates as of the date of the press release, and subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's estimates to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future. Therefore, this forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates of its future financial performance as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Actual results of our operations may differ materially from the information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors.
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CLIFTON, N.J., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A favorite of students and educators alike, Canva for Education has partnered with ClassLink to bring their free creativity and collaboration tool to schools everywhere.
This new partnership makes it quick and simple for districts to add students to Canva for Education so they can create, share, and review engaging assignments.
"A critical investment in the future of creativity in the classroom has become a huge global focus – it's one Canva cares deeply about. We're proud to partner with ClassLink to make it easy for school districts around the world to easily get started with Canva in the classroom." - Jason Wilmot, Head of Education, Canva
Now both ClassLink and non-ClassLink schools using Canva for Education can automate rostering to the Canva Platform. Non-ClassLink schools can use ClassLink Roster Server Lite, which uses the OneRoster open data standard to manage rostering data.
ClassLink empowers educators to deliver on the promise of education technology with innovative tools while Canva is an online design tool with a mission to empower everyone through design. This partnership with Canva for Education allows students and teachers to brainstorm, design, and create more easily and effectively.
"Empowering students and educators through creativity and collaboration is a mission both ClassLink and Canva for Education take seriously, making this partnership a natural fit. We're incredibly proud to bring Canva for Education to creators in schools across the country through this partnership, demonstrating our enduring commitment to connecting learners with the high-quality resources they need to succeed in school and beyond." - Patrick Devanney, Senior VP of Strategy and Partnerships, ClassLink
Once Canva for Education syncs with Roster Server Lite, the Canva platform will have all the schools, teachers, students, classes, and corresponding enrollments updated automatically daily. Teachers will have their corresponding school and class data when they log into Canva. In addition to helping teachers save time when getting students started with Canva for Education, Roster Server Lite also allows IT teams more flexibility when connecting students to Canva's many capabilities.
If you're a ClassLink customer, Canva for Education can be added to your LaunchPad today, from your app library, at no additional cost.
School Districts interested in launching Canva for Education district-wide can apply here (100% free for K-12 districts and schools).
Join Patrick Devanney, ClassLink's Senior VP of Strategy and Partnerships, on Tuesday, June 28 at 3:30pm CDT at Canva Booth #3224 to learn more about ClassLink's partnership with Canva for Education.
ClassLink is a global education provider of access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 17 million students and staff in over 2,200 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
Canva for Education makes it easy to create, collaborate, and communicate visually in the classroom and beyond. It's 100% free for K-12 districts, schools, teachers and their students. Bring your ideas to life with thousands of ready-to-use educational templates from presentations, posters, comic strips, book reports, infographics, newsletters, and more.
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Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX breaks own efficiency record on 1,202 km summer road trip on a single battery charge; 8.3 kWh/100 km
24 June 2022
The Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX has beat its own efficiency record (earlier post) in real-world driving with another 1,000 km+ (621 mile+) journey on a single battery charge. Following its initial record-breaking drive from Stuttgart to Cassis (France) in April, the research vehicle set the bar even higher, with a 1,202- kilometer (747 mile) road trip from Stuttgart to Silverstone in the UK.
After negotiating an autobahn closure and requesting cross-country diversion near Stuttgart, the VISION EQXX crossed the French border near Strasbourg then cruised across northern France at highway speeds to Calais, where it boarded the Eurotunnel. Continuing its journey in the UK, it took the M25 around London then stopped off at Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix in Brackley. Waiting to greet it there were the Formula 1 and Formula E experts who helped develop its advanced drivetrain.
The VISION EQXX then carried on to Silverstone, where it was welcomed by special guest driver Nyck de Vries. The Dutchman, who races for the Mercedes-EQ Formula E team, opted not to go easy on the research vehicle, taking it up to its maximum speed limit of 87 mph on the iconic British race track. Making the most of the occasion, he completed 11 laps, using the last of the charge on the pit lane.
Throughout the road trip, the VISION EQXX took advantage of its innovative thermal management system to achieve an average consumption of 8.3 kWh/100 km in the face of heavy traffic and summer temperatures.
Along with proving the effectiveness of Mercedes-Benz electric efficiency technologies in a wide range of real-life traffic scenarios, the VISION EQXX’s long-distance journeys on public roads provide R&D experts with valuable data for the ongoing development program.
The record-breaking initial road trip saw the VISION EQXX cover 1,008 kilometers (626 miles) from Stuttgart to Cassis on the French Mediterranean coast. With temperatures ranging from a chilly 37.4 degrees to a warmer, spring-like 64 degrees Fahrenheit, it completed that journey with energy consumption of 8.7 kWh/100 km and a remaining range on arrival around 140 kilometers (87 miles).
This time, the route profile did not come with lower temperatures nor the demanding energy usage and recuperation scenarios presented by the Alps. The main challenges on this trip were summer temperatures of up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, paired with increased traffic density around Stuttgart and in the southeast of England.
The exceptional efficiency of the electric drive unit means it generates only minimal waste heat. This helps keep the thermal management system extremely small and lightweight. The carefully engineered interaction of aero-shutters, coolant valves and pumps ensures the electric drive unit maintains the most efficient temperature balance at minimum energy cost.
The system encompasses a combination of innovative air-flow management and a cooling plate installed in the vehicle floor, enabling it to take advantage of the air flowing along the underside of the VISION EQXX. This is the most aerodynamically efficient way of keeping the electric drive unit cool under normal conditions, allowing an increase in range of around two percent in the most aerodynamic mode.
High ambient temperatures and stop-and-go highway traffic necessitated cooling of the electric drivetrain and passenger cabin. However, the on-demand cooling system took it all in stride with no significant impact on range. The multi-source heat pump in the VISION EQXX proved highly efficient at keeping the cabin temperature cool in the warm summer weather. During the 14 hours and 30 minutes of driving time, the air conditioning was operational for just over eight hours, yet had a minimal negative impact on overall energy consumption. | https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/06/mercedes-benz-vision-eqxx-breaks-own-efficiency-record-on-1202-km-summer-road-trip-on-a-single-batte.html | 2022-06-24T20:36:29Z | https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/06/mercedes-benz-vision-eqxx-breaks-own-efficiency-record-on-1202-km-summer-road-trip-on-a-single-batte.html | false | 1 |
Crestwood Drive between North Navarro and Holly streets will be closed from 4-10 a.m. Monday, weather permitting, for paving operations.
All businesses and homes in the construction zone will remain accessible. Through traffic can avoid delays by seeking alternate routes.
The construction is part of the $3,786,996 Crestwood Drive Phase II reconstruction project. Phase II is expected to be fully complete by February 2023.
For more information, contact Engineering at 361-485-3340. | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/part-of-crestwood-drive-to-close/article_d269d93c-f3d5-11ec-8290-e3e9c167d426.html | 2022-06-24T20:41:34Z | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/part-of-crestwood-drive-to-close/article_d269d93c-f3d5-11ec-8290-e3e9c167d426.html | true | null |
Works to refurbish Northampton's Market Square have been rescheduled to start in winter instead of August - but what does this mean for traders?
Northampton traders have been seeking clarity from West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) as to when they will be asked to move off of the Market Square and on to a temporary site.
The traders in Market Square have been under the impression that plans to send them down to Commercial Street car park in August for two years might be pushed back.
The temporary move comes as part of WNC's £8.4 million project to refurbish Market Square.
Councillor Daniel Lister, the man in charged of the project, has said in a report ahead of a full council meeting on Thursday (June 30) that the Market Square works will start 'in winter'.
He said: "The move [to Commercial Street] is necessary as construction work, additional traffic, noise, dust and disturbance make it impractical to keep the market on the square during the redevelopment, plus it would add more than £802k to the project cost and delay completion.
"Work on Market Square – due to start by this winter – will include resurfacing, a major new water feature, additional trees, new public seating, redesigned market stalls and a new lighting scheme."
However, when this newspaper went to WNC for clarity as to when traders have to move, WNC did not directly answer the question. Insted, WNC released the same response it had sent out previously.
A WNC spokeswoman said: "The council has continued to work with traders in understanding their needs and how we can work together in ensuring this necessary temporary move is as successful as possible.
"This includes regular communications in regard to timings and we will ensure that market traders and the wider public are kept fully informed via direct contact with the traders, announcements on our website and social media channels and liaison with the local media.”
Veteran market trader Eamonn 'Fitzy' Fitzpatrick has been calling for clarity so he and his staff are able to plan for the coming months.
Fitzy said: "We don't know whether we are coming or going. Me and my staff want to know what's going on. If we move down there I'm going to have to make staff redundant."
Fitzy has more than 10,000 signatures on his ‘Save the Market Square’ petition, which he intends on handing to WNC leader Jonathan Nunn.
In its plans, the council said the new market will be condensed to just 18 permanent stalls instead of more than 100 “low quality” stalls it has now.
The council has offered traders free rent down in Commercial Street which was met with disdain.
One trader told the Chronicle & Echo: “We feel, in two years, we won't have a business to come back to. They are offering the free rent trying to soften the blow a little bit.” | https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/ps84-million-redevelopment-work-to-northamptons-market-square-pushed-back-to-winter-but-what-does-this-mean-for-traders-3745241 | 2022-06-24T20:41:37Z | https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/people/ps84-million-redevelopment-work-to-northamptons-market-square-pushed-back-to-winter-but-what-does-this-mean-for-traders-3745241 | false | 1 |
The 30-year-old goalkeeper follows Matt Targett and young defender Alex Murphy through the door at St James’s Park this summer.
And Kieran Trippier was quick to welcome his new teammate after discussing the move with Pope while on England international duty.
Trippier posted a picture of himself and Pope lining-up for England with the caption: “Welcome Popey. Looking forward to working with you.”
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Upon signing for Newcastle, Pope revealed the nature of the conversations he had with Trippier while away with England.
“I spent a couple of weeks with Tripps only last week,” he told NUFCTV. “I asked him a few questions and he was telling me everything about the lads in the dressing room, the atmosphere home and away, the manager and what he’s brought to the club.
“It was something he really sold to me. He spoke incredibly highly of everything that’s going on.” | https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/kieran-trippiers-eight-word-response-to-newcastle-uniteds-third-summer-signing-3744811 | 2022-06-24T20:44:30Z | https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/kieran-trippiers-eight-word-response-to-newcastle-uniteds-third-summer-signing-3744811 | false | 1 |
Trooper placed on leave following DWI arrest in Atlanta
Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - A Louisiana State Trooper with Troop D has been placed on leaving following a DWI arrest in Atlanta, Georgia, officials said.
Troop D officials said they were contacted by representatives of the Atlanta Police Department, who said Aubin Young, 34, of Lake Charles, was arrested for DWI and other traffic charges following a traffic stop shortly before 2 a.m. Thursday.
The Atlanta Police Department said an officer saw Young traveling in the wrong direction on the city street, according to Louisiana State Trooper Derek Senegal, spokesman for Troop D. The officer suspected impairment and completed a series of standardized field sobriety tests.
Young, currently assigned to patrol in the Troop D Lake Charles area, has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation with all law enforcement property recovered by the department, Senegal said. Young has been employed with state police since 2017.
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The Times: European Commission considers ‘some form’ of oil embargo on Russia.
This item is part of our running news digest
April 25, 2022 6:58 am
Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commission executive vice-president, told The Times the EU would soon present a sixth package of sanctions measures against Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that would include “some form” of an oil embargo amid pressure for the bloc to deprive Moscow of energy revenues. | https://kyivindependent.com/uncategorized/the-times-european-commission-considers-some-form-of-oil-embargo-on-russia | 2022-06-24T20:45:44Z | https://kyivindependent.com/uncategorized/the-times-european-commission-considers-some-form-of-oil-embargo-on-russia | true | null |
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War: Ukraine forces withdraw from battlefront as Russia forces take over
Ukraine has begun withdrawing its forces from Severodonetsk as Russian forces take over the region.
The withdrawal operation is expected to last a few days as the head of the Severodonetsk district military administration, Roman Vlasenko told CNN.
“As of now, the Ukrainian military still remains in Severodonetsk,” Vlasenko said on Friday. “They are being withdrawn from the city at the moment. It started yesterday.
“There are a lot of units there, so I think the withdrawal will take a few days,” he added, without specifying where they were withdrawing to.
Vlasenko went on to say that 568 civilians were also in the city, inside the Azot plant.
“They will be able to get out as soon as the shelling is over, but to the occupied territory,” he added. | https://dailypost.ng/2022/06/24/war-ukraine-forces-withdraw-from-battlefront-as-russia-forces-take-over/ | 2022-06-24T20:46:07Z | https://dailypost.ng/2022/06/24/war-ukraine-forces-withdraw-from-battlefront-as-russia-forces-take-over/ | false | null |
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War: Ukranian mayor tells residents to leave immediately if they want to stay alive
Oleksandr Sienkevych, the mayor of Ukrainian southern city of Mykolaiv has told residents in the city to run for their lives.
Sienkevych said there is massive shelling of the city and anyone who wishes to stay alive should leave without further delay.
“I suggest everyone who wants to stay alive to leave the city. About 230,000 people remain in Mykolaiv City now,” the mayor said on Friday, according to CNN.
Evacuation routes out of Mykolaiv lead to Odessa, Kryvyi Rih and the capital city of Kyiv.
The mayor said the situation in the city is “generally very bad,” adding that the city is shelled every day.”
According to him, 111 people have already been killed and 502 people have been injured, including six children. | https://dailypost.ng/2022/06/24/war-ukranian-mayor-tells-residents-to-leave-immediately-if-they-want-to-stay-alive/ | 2022-06-24T20:46:13Z | https://dailypost.ng/2022/06/24/war-ukranian-mayor-tells-residents-to-leave-immediately-if-they-want-to-stay-alive/ | false | null |
Did you lose money on investments in Riskified Ltd.? If so, please visit Riskified Ltd. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the Class A ordinary shares of Riskified Ltd. ("Riskified" or the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD) in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO") of 20.125 million Riskified shares at $21 per share. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933.
Riskified operates a risk management platform that utilizes machine learning to protect its merchant-clients from fraud. The Company's proprietary machine learning platform purportedly identifies the individual behind each online interaction, helping Riskified's online merchant customers eliminate risk from their business. Riskified charges merchants a percentage of every dollar of Gross Merchandise Value ("GMV") that it approves (i.e., is deemed non-fraudulent by Riskified's proprietary fraud-detection software). If an approved transaction results in a chargeback (a charge reversal that occurs when a cardholder disputes a transaction), Riskified reimburses the merchant for the amount of the lost sale as part of its "chargeback guarantee."
Leading up to the IPO, Riskified claimed that it was experiencing tremendous revenue growth, stating that its revenue grew 55% in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter of 2020. Riskified also stated that its GMV grew 77%, gross profit grew 65%, and adjusted EBITDA went from a $3.1 million loss to a $296,000 loss, respectively, from the first quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2021.
On July 1, 2021, the Company filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F1 for the IPO, which, after several amendments, was declared effective on July 28, 2021 (the "Registration Statement").
Plaintiff alleges that the Registration Statement was materially false and misleading because it failed to disclose that: (a) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of the Company's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in the Registration Statement); (b) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which the Company had limited experience, and that this expansion had negatively impacted the effectiveness of the Company's machine learning platform; and (c) Riskified suffered from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021.
On September 9, 2021, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 – i.e., the quarter prior to the IPO. On a conference calls, defendant Dotcheva, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, stated that Riskified tended "to experience higher chargebacks when we enter a new industry."
On November 16, 2021, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 – i.e., the quarter during which the IPO was conducted. The release reported, among other things, that Riskified's revenue growth had declined to 26% year-over-year, compared to 55% and 47% revenue growth year-over-year for the first and second quarters of 2021 respectively. Riskified's GMV growth had also declined to 28% year-over-year compared to 77% and 55%, respectively, for the first two quarters of 2021.
On February 23, 2022, Riskified issued a press release announcing the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021. The release reported that Riskified's revenue growth and GMV growth had continued to decelerate during the quarter to just 22% and 23%, respectively, year-over-year. Further, Riskified's gross profit growth remained muted, at just 10.7% year-over-year.
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If you purchased or otherwise acquired RSKD Class A ordinary shares in or traceable to the Company's IPO, and/or would like to discuss your legal rights and options please visit Riskified Ltd. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com.
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Tesla fire takes more than 4,500 gallons of water to extinguish, crews say
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Gray News) - Firefighters in California had to think outside the box earlier this month when battling a Tesla that caught fire.
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District reports crews were called to a wrecking yard for a Tesla engulfed in flames.
The vehicle had been sitting in the wrecking yard for three weeks, waiting to be dismantled after a crash.
When firefighters arrived, they initially extinguished the flames, but the fire kept reigniting in the car’s battery compartment.
Crews said the Tesla was placed on its side so firefighters could have better access to the battery. But, they ultimately had to create a small pit in the ground and fill it with water to submerge the vehicle and prevent it from continuing to catch fire.
According to the fire district, the pit was filled with about 4,500 gallons of water and limited the runoff of contaminated water.
Crews said this was their first Tesla vehicle fire, and no injuries were reported in the incident.
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Tesla fire takes more than 4,500 gallons of water to extinguish, crews say
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Gray News) - Firefighters in California had to think outside the box earlier this month when battling a Tesla that caught fire.
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District reports crews were called to a wrecking yard for a Tesla engulfed in flames.
The vehicle had been sitting in the wrecking yard for three weeks, waiting to be dismantled after a crash.
When firefighters arrived, they initially extinguished the flames, but the fire kept reigniting in the car’s battery compartment.
Crews said the Tesla was placed on its side so firefighters could have better access to the battery. But, they ultimately had to create a small pit in the ground and fill it with water to submerge the vehicle and prevent it from continuing to catch fire.
According to the fire district, the pit was filled with about 4,500 gallons of water and limited the runoff of contaminated water.
Crews said this was their first Tesla vehicle fire, and no injuries were reported in the incident.
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Gut Hook Knives Market – Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028
This report contains market size and forecasts of Gut Hook Knives in global, including the following market information:
Global Gut Hook Knives Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global Gut Hook Knives Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (K Units)
Global top five Gut Hook Knives companies in 2021 (%)
The global Gut Hook Knives market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Carbon Steel Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Gut Hook Knives include Ka-Bar, SOG, Cold Steel, Gerber, CRKT, Zero, Benchmade, Tops and Buck, etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Gut Hook Knives manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Gut Hook Knives Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Gut Hook Knives Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Global Gut Hook Knives Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Gut Hook Knives Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Personal Use
Commerical Use
Global Gut Hook Knives Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (K Units)
Global Gut Hook Knives Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Gut Hook Knives revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Gut Hook Knives revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies Gut Hook Knives sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (K Units)
Key companies Gut Hook Knives sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Ka-Bar
SOG
Cold Steel
Gerber
CRKT
Zero
Benchmade
Tops
Buck
Schrade
ESEE
Case
Browning
Boker
Camillus
Table of content
1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Gut Hook Knives Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Gut Hook Knives Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Gut Hook Knives Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Gut Hook Knives Market Size: 2021 VS 2028
2.2 Global Gut Hook Knives Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2017-2028
2.3 Global Gut Hook Knives Sales: 2017-2028
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Gut Hook Knives Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Gut Hook Knives Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Gut Hook Knives Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Gut Hook Knives Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Gut Hook Knives Price by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Gut Hook Knives Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2021
3.7 Global Manufacturers Gut Hook Knives Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Gut Hook Knives Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Gut Hook Knives Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Gut Hook Knives Companies
4 Sights by Product
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 By Type – Global Gut Hook Knives Market Size Markets, 2021 & 2028
4.1.2 Carbon Steel
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When is the next leap year? How to know when that extra day in February is on its way.
As you’re nearing the end of February, dates can get confusing. The irregular month, already unique in its 28-day length, sometimes has a 29th day, also known as Leap Day.
This is even worse for the 5 million people with Leap Day birthdays, according to a History estimate, whose real birthdays come only once every four years.
This phenomenon may cause you a small inconvenience, but leap years are not just a cruel trick calendar companies play to keep you guessing. There’s actually a very good astronomical reason for the added day — but we’ll get into that later.
When is the next leap year?
Generally speaking, leap years come every four years: 2024, 2028 and 2032, for example, will all be leap years.
Usually, if a year is divisible by 4, that makes it a leap year, but this rule does not hold for years which are multiples of one hundred, according to History.com. Although the Earth’s orbit around the sun was previously thought to be 365.25 days, it actually takes closer to 365.24 days says History.com.
To fix this small discrepancy, century years which are not divisible by 400 are not leap years. The year 2000 was a leap year, but the year 2100 will not be.
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Why do we have leap years?
Because the amount of time the Earth takes to spin on its axis is not dependent on the amount of time the Earth takes to complete a full orbit around the sun, the number of 24-hour rotations that fit into a calendar year is not a whole number.
According to History, a leap year is the solution to this. Just one extra day every four years keeps our calendar lined up correctly with the orbit of the Earth, meaning winter stays winter, and summer stays summer.
How many days are in a leap year?
There are 366 days in a leap year — one more than the typical 365-day year.
When was the last leap year?
Until 2024, 2020 would have been the most recent leap year. | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2022/06/24/when-is-the-next-leap-year/7683435001/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-lifetopstories | 2022-06-24T20:54:03Z | https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2022/06/24/when-is-the-next-leap-year/7683435001/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-lifetopstories | false | 2 |
Cerro de Pasco Provides Update on MCTO
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MONTREAL, June 24, 2022 /CNW/ - Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (CSE: CDPR) (Frankfurt: N8HP) ("CDPR" or the "Corporation") is providing an update with respect to its previously announced management cease trade order ("MCTO") issued by the Corporation's principal regulator, the Autorité des marchés financiers (the "AMF"), on May 2, 2022. The MCTO was issued following the Corporation's announcement on April 29, 2022 (the "Default Announcement") that it was unable to file its audited consolidated financial statements, its management's discussion and analysis and related officer certifications for the year ended December 31, 2021 (collectively the "Required Documents"), before the prescribed deadline of May 2, 2022.
Further to the Default Announcement and the subsequent updates provided by the Corporation on May 17, 2022,May 27, 2022and June 10, 2022, the Corporation reports that it continues to work diligently with its auditors to finalize the Required Documents and that, primarily due to delays in the incorporation of the annual results of its recently acquired subsidiary, Trevali Peru, into CDPR's financial statements and audit review thereof, the Corporation now expects to file the Required Documents on or before July 4, 2022. As a result of the delay in filing the Required Documents, the Corporation was unable to file its interim financial statements, its management's discussion and analysis and related officer certifications for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022 (the "Interim Filings") by the filing deadline of May 30, 2022. The Corporation anticipates filing the Interim Filings forthwith upon filing the Required Documents.
As previously announced, pursuant to the MCTO, the CEO, the CFO and all the directors of the Corporation may not trade in securities of the Corporation until such time as the Corporation files the Required Documents and the AMF revokes the MCTO. The MCTO does not affect the ability of shareholders to trade their securities.
The Corporation is providing this bi-weekly default status report in accordance with Policy Statement 12-203 respecting Management Cease Trade Orders ("PS 12-203"). Until such time as the Corporation files the Required Documents and the MCTO has been revoked, the Corporation intends to follow the provisions of the Alternative Information Guidelines set out in PS 12-203, including the issuance of bi-weekly default status reports in the form of news releases.
Pursuant to the provisions of the alternative information guidelines specified in PS 12-203, the Corporation confirms that, as of the date of this news release and except as noted above, (a) there have been no material changes to the information contained in the Default Announcement that would reasonably be expected to be material to an investor; (b) there have been no failures by the Corporation to fulfill its stated intentions with respect to satisfying the provisions of the alternative reporting guidelines under PS 12-203; (c) there has not been, nor is there anticipated to be, any specified default subsequent to the default which is the subject of the Default Announcement; and (d) there is no other material information concerning the affairs of the Corporation that has not been generally disclosed.
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Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. is a mining and resource management company, founded in 2012 with the original purpose of developing the El Metalurgista mining concession comprising mineral tailings and stockpiles extracted from the Cerro de Pasco open-pit mine in central Peru. Our strategic strength lies in our extensive team experience and knowledge of the opportunities and challenges in and around Cerro de Pasco. The company is founded on clear objectives, to engender long-term economic sustainability and benefit for the local population, from an economic, social and health point of view. The company's approach at El Metalurgista entails the reprocessing and environmental remediation of mining waste and the creation of numerous opportunities in a circular economy.
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Mid Michigan College student, Casey Schmid of Clare, recently received a Head of the Class award from Malco Products, a major tool manufacturer based in Annandale, Minnesota.
“Casey is a dedicated student, often arriving early and staying late,” noted Ron Holmes, HRA Lead Faculty at Mid. “He is a team player and exceeded all expectations and standards of the program. He is the definition of success.”
Each school term, Malco recognizes high-achieving students and entire graduating classes in the HVAC/sheet metal, building construction, and autobody repair fields through the “Head of the Class” Student Recognition Program.
Since 2005, the program has reached more than 55,000 students, including 3,000 “Head of the Class” honorees, representing more than 700 high school career technical education programs, technical schools, union Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees, and industry association programs across the U.S. and Canada.
“Completing this program has improved my skills and prepared me for success,” explained Schmid. “Beyond the coursework, I’ve enjoyed sharing my knowledge with classmates and helping them succeed and grow as well.”
Mid’s HRA lab features heating and refrigeration units for hands-on learning that prepares students to enter the workforce successfully. In addition, fast-track options allow students to earn multiple credentials and certifications in just one year.
For more information about Mid Michigan College’s HRA Program, visit midmich.edu/hra or contact Ron Holmes at rholmes@midmich.edu or (989) 386-6622 x590. | https://www.themorningsun.com/2022/06/24/mid-student-awarded-head-of-the-class/ | 2022-06-24T21:04:49Z | https://www.themorningsun.com/2022/06/24/mid-student-awarded-head-of-the-class/ | false | 1 |
10,000 steps a day for 3 years … Hastings woman keeps amazing pace
Health trends are constantly ebbing and flowing. One fitness routine that has never gone out of style and is seeing an uptick in participation is recreational walking. With the increasing popularity of fitness-tracking applications and technology, it has never been easier to set and track daily physical activity goals....
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Sen. Joe Manchin was critical of Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh after they voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortions across the country nearly 50 years ago.
Manchin was one of the few Senate Democrats to confirm their nominations.
"I trusted Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh when they testified under oath that they also believed Roe v. Wade was settled legal precedent and I am alarmed they chose to reject the stability the ruling has provided for two generations of Americans," Manchin said.
The senator from West Virginia said he is pro-life, but he has come to accept that his definition of pro-life may not be the same as others.
He said he will work with his colleagues in the Senate to codify Roe v. Wade into law.
Sen. Susan Collins said she is working on bipartisan legislation to legalize abortions nationwide. The pro-choice Republican had also voted to confirm Gorsuch and Kavanaugh. She expressed disappointment in their decision to overturn Roe on Friday. | https://www.kristv.com/news/national/manchin-says-hes-alarmed-by-kavanaugh-and-gorsuch-following-abortion-votes | 2022-06-24T21:07:36Z | https://www.kristv.com/news/national/manchin-says-hes-alarmed-by-kavanaugh-and-gorsuch-following-abortion-votes | true | 11 |
Three Russian missiles hit Odesa Oblast.
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May 9, 2022 9:57 pm
A Russian Tu-22 strategic bomber carried the Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles that destroyed five buildings in the region on May 9, the Ukrainian military's Southern Operational Command said. Two people were injured as a result of the attack. Rescuers managed to pull a dog out of the rubble. | https://kyivindependent.com/news-feed/three-russian-missiles-hit-odesa-oblast | 2022-06-24T21:14:39Z | https://kyivindependent.com/news-feed/three-russian-missiles-hit-odesa-oblast | false | null |
WWE Superstar Damian Priest recently spoke with SEScoops correspondent Steve Fall for NBC Sports Boston about Bad Bunny returning to a WWE ring.
“You know it comes down to he (Bad Bunny) had a perfect time in his schedule that he was like I’m not doing anything, I’m gonna move to Florida just to train and completely invest all my energy and time into this. You know he’s not someone that just wanted to just come in and then leave or just promote something. He wanted to get invested, if he gets that time again where he could devote himself I believe we’ll see Bad Bunny in the WWE ring again.” | https://www.sescoops.com/news/damian-priest-talks-bad-bunny-returning-to-wwe/ | 2022-06-24T21:16:16Z | https://www.sescoops.com/news/damian-priest-talks-bad-bunny-returning-to-wwe/ | true | null |
The heat wave continues across the area with today and Saturday being the hottest days this season. Much of the area is already near 100 mid afternoon. Heat index values are near 110 and above. This heat can be dangerous so please continue to stay hydrated and protect yourself.
This pattern will continue through most of the weekend. Afternoon temperatures will reach 98-101 across the area with the highest numbers inland on Saturday.
By late Sunday the ridge of high pressure will weaken enough to allow a bit better chance of afternoon storms. That should at least provide some relief during the afternoon time frame. Next week will look like a more typical summer week with low to mid 90s but for less duration as rain develops in the afternoon.
In the tropics we are watching a wave moving across the Atlantic over the next few days. This is way too early to tell where this system may go at this point. The thing to note is that development in this region usually doesn’t occur until later in the summer, which means this could be an early start to waves coming off of Africa. | https://wgno.com/weather/many-areas-near-100-friday-afternoon/ | 2022-06-24T21:16:22Z | https://wgno.com/weather/many-areas-near-100-friday-afternoon/ | false | 4 |
Microsoft has just released previews of three new updates, which seemingly fix multiple connectivity issues plaguing some Windows versions after the last cumulative update.
As reported by BleepingComputer, the company published three cumulative updates for the month, one for Windows 11 (KB5014668), one for Windows Server 2022 (KB5014665), and one for Windows 10, 1809 (KB5014669).
Among the usual bug fixes and performance tweaks, these updates also address the issues reported earlier this week regarding Wi-Fi hotspots. Last week, Microsoft explained how an earlier patch broke the feature.
"When attempting to use the hotspot feature, the host device might lose the connection to the internet after a client device connects," Microsoft said.
The fix is great news for those affected by the flaw, but for the time being, only these three versions of the OS resolve the issue. Meanwhile, people using Windows 10 other than 1809, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7 SP1 will have to wait a bit longer (probably until the next Patch Tuesday).
VPN issues fixed too?
On June 14, Microsoft released KB5014697, a cumulative update that addresses a number of known Windows issues. However, the patch also introduced new flaws, namely issues with the sign-in process for Azure Active Directory, as well as Microsoft 365 on Arm devices (besides the Wi-Fi hotspot issue).
According to the Bleeping Computer, Microsoft still hasn’t acknowledged VPN (opens in new tab) and RDP connection issues that are plaguing RRAS servers following the June Windows Server updates. What’s more, people have also started reporting issues with LLTP/SSTP VPN clients, as well as RDP failing to connect.
Among the more troubling problems is servers (opens in new tab) simply freezing for minutes, after a client connects to the RRAS server with SSTP. Microsoft’s solution to the problem, as the company told the publication, is to temporarily disable the NAT feature on RRAS servers.
However, some admins are reporting that the latest raft of preview updates solve these VPN-related problems too, which suggests a widespread fix for all Windows operating systems could be imminent. | https://www.techradar.com/nz/news/the-latest-windows-update-could-fix-your-broken-vpn | 2022-06-24T21:16:35Z | https://www.techradar.com/nz/news/the-latest-windows-update-could-fix-your-broken-vpn | false | 6 |
Robin Marty, operations director of the West Alabama Women's Center, talks about the patients who just missed their chance to receive abortions in Alabama, where the ban went into effect immediately.
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Robin Marty, operations director of the West Alabama Women's Center, talks about the patients who just missed their chance to receive abortions in Alabama, where the ban went into effect immediately.
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OpenAI’s machine learning tool DALL-E has generated a lot of buzz lately for its ability to generate bizarrely specific images from text prompts. Now, after a recent change to the AI model’s internal use policies, OpenAI is allowing researchers to share generated images of photorealistic human faces belonging to nonexistent people.
According to an email sent to DALL-E testers on Tuesday, users are now allowed to share realistic face photos created by the system after developers put in place safeguards designed to prevent the creation of deepfake images.
“This is due to two new safety measures designed to minimize the risk of DALL·E being used to create deceptive content,” reads the email, which was shared with Motherboard. Specifically, the system now automatically “rejects attempts to create the likeness of any public figures, including celebrities,” and also blocks users from uploading images of human faces to Previously, the system’s safeguards only prevented users from making images of political figures.
Researchers have already begun sharing some early examples, and the results are… well, pretty weird.
DALL-E is still in closed testing, and OpenAI normally keeps a tight lid on what types of generated results testers can share publicly. Meanwhile, smaller-scale volunteer projects like DALL-E Mini have already given the general public the ability to create AI-generated images and memes from text prompts—albeit with much lower quality results.
Needless to say, the ability to generate realistic human faces raises all kinds of ethical questions, even if they don’t belong to real humans.
AI ethics researchers have warned that massive-scale machine learning systems like DALL-E can harm marginalized people through deeply embedded biases that can’t be easily engineered out. OpenAI’s own researchers have also admitted that DALL-E frequently reproduces racist and sexist stereotypes when certain words are included in text prompts. And other AI models from Facebook and Google haven’t fared much better.
While AI engineers say they’re doing their best to create safeguards that prevent abuse, it’s likely we’ve only just begun to see what large AI systems like DALL-E are capable of—and what types of harm they might cause. | https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5vbx9/dall-e-is-now-generating-realistic-faces-of-fake-people | 2022-06-24T21:17:53Z | https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5vbx9/dall-e-is-now-generating-realistic-faces-of-fake-people | true | 1 |
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Plaintiff alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made misleading statements about Netflix's business. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges that Defendants' statements were materially false and misleading when made because: (1) Netflix was exhibiting slower acquisition growth due to, among other things, account sharing by customers and increased competition from other streaming services; (2) the Company was experiencing difficulties retaining customers; (3) the Company was losing subscribers on a net basis; and (4) as a result, the Company's financial results were being adversely affected.
On January 20, 2022, after the market closed, Netflix reported that it "slightly over-forecasted paid net adds in Q4," adding 8.3 million subscribers compared to the 8.5 million forecast. The Company also stated that, despite "healthy" retention and engagement, it only expected to add 2.5 million net subscribers during first quarter 2022, below the 4.0 million net adds in the prior year period. On this news, the Company's stock price fell over 21% to close at $397.50 per share on January 21, 2022.
Then, on April 19, 2022, after the market closed, Netflix reported that it lost 200,000 subscribers during the first quarter of 2022, compared to prior guidance expecting the Company to add 2.5 million net subscribers. The Company cited the slowing revenue growth to four factors, including account sharing and competition with other streaming services.
On this news, the price of Netflix stock declined over 35% to close at $226.19 per share on April 20, 2022.
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Syria capital airport to resume flights after Israeli strike
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The international airport in Syria’s capital will resume flights after nearly two weeks following an Israeli airstrike that caused serious damage to the facility, state TV reported Wednesday.
The outlet quoted the Transportation Ministry as saying that flights will resume at Damascus International Airport on Thursday adding that all companies “should schedule their arriving and departing flights as of this date.”
The June 10 Israeli airstrike caused significant damage to infrastructure and runways and rendered the main runway unserviceable.
Work has been ongoing since then to repair the damage and flights have been mostly diverted to the international airport in the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest city.
Israel’s military has declined to comment on the Damascus airport airstrike. The facility is located just south of the capital, where Syrian opposition activists say Iran-backed militiamen are active and have arms depots.
Israel has staged hundreds of strikes on targets in Syria over the years but rarely acknowledges or discusses such operations. The airport strike marked a major escalation in Israel’s campaign, further ratcheting up tensions between Israel on one side and Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah on the other.
Israel says it targets bases of Iran-allied militias, such as Hezbollah, which has fighters deployed in Syria fighting on the side of President Bashar Assad’s government forces and ships arms believed to be bound for the militias.
On Tuesday, a flight by private Syrian airline Cham Wings landed at an airport used by Russia’s military in the coastal province of Latakia in western Syria. The flight was the first to land at the airbase since the strike at Damascus airport.
It was also the first Syrian international flight to land at the facility since Russia took it over after joining the war in Syria in September 2015, helping tip the balance of power in favor of Assad’s forces. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2644381114001/syria-capital-airport-to-resume-flights-after-israeli-strike | 2022-06-24T21:18:48Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2644381114001/syria-capital-airport-to-resume-flights-after-israeli-strike | true | 38 |
BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers voted Friday to end the country’s ban on advertising abortions, which has in the past led to doctors being prosecuted for providing information about the procedure to potential patients.
Government parties and the Left party voted to lift the restriction, while the center-right Christian Democrats and the far-right Alternative for Germany voted against.
Parliament also voted to annul the convictions of doctors since Oct. 3, 1990, when West Germany’s abortion laws were applied to the whole country upon reunification. Under Germany’s criminal code, doctors risked a fine or prison sentence of up to two years if convicted of advertising abortions.
Under a compromise deal in 2019, former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government left the ban formally in place but allowed doctors and hospitals for the first time to say on their websites that they perform abortions. They were not, however, allowed to give more detailed information.
Families Minister Lisa Paus welcomed the parliamentary decision and said it was now time to discuss ending the ongoing criminalization of abortion.
In general abortions are a crime in Germany, but they are not punished if carried out within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Women seeking an abortion must undergo counseling three days before the procedure.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — After weeks of ferocious fighting, Ukrainian forces have begun retreating from a besieged city in the country’s east to move to stronger positions, a regional official said Friday, the four-month mark in Russia’s invasion.
The planned withdrawal from Sievierodonetsk, the administrative center of the Luhansk region, comes after relentless Russian bombardment that has reduced most of the industrial city to rubble and cut its population from 100,0000 to 10,000. Ukrainian troops fought the Russians in house-to-house battles before retreating to the huge Azot chemical factory on the city’s edge, where they remain holed up in its sprawling underground structures in which about 500 civilians also found refuge.
In recent days, Russian forces have made gains around Sievierodonetsk and the neighboring city of Lysychansk, on a steep bank across a river, in a bid to encircle Ukrainian forces.
Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk have been the focal point of the Russian offensive aimed at capturing all of the Donbas and destroying the Ukrainian military defending it — the most capable and battle-hardened segment of the country’s armed forces. The two cities and surrounding areas are the last major pockets of Ukrainian resistance in the Luhansk region — 95% of which is under Russian and local separatist forces’ control. The Russians and separatists also control about half of the Donetsk region, the second province in the Donbas.
Russia used its numerical advantages in troops and weapons to pummel Sievierodonetsk in what has become a war of attrition, while Ukraine clamored for better and more weapons from its Western allies. Bridges to the city were destroyed, slowing the Ukrainian military’s ability to resupply, reinforce and evacuate the wounded and others. Much of the city’s electricity, water and communications infrastructure has been destroyed.
Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai said Ukrainian troops have been ordered to leave Sievierodonetsk to prevent bigger losses and move to better fortified positions. The head of the regional administration, Roman Vlasenko, said the withdrawal has already begun and will take several days.
“As of now, the Ukrainian military still remains in Sievierodonetsk,” Vlasenko told CNN. “They are being withdrawn from the city at the moment. It started yesterday.”
Ukraine’s military spokesman declined to confirm the retreat order, saying government policy prevents comments on Ukrainian troop movements.
“Regrettably, we will have to pull our troops out of Sievierodonetsk,” Haidai told The Associated Press. “It makes no sense to stay at the destroyed positions, and the number of killed in action has been growing.”
A senior U.S. defense official, speaking in Washington on condition of anonymity, on Friday called the Ukrainians’ move a “tactical retrograde” to consolidate forces into positions where they can better defend themselves. This will add to Ukraine’s effort to keep Russian forces pinned down longer in a small area, the official said.
Haidai noted that while the retreat is under way, some Ukrainian troops remain in Sievierodonetsk, facing massive Russian bombardment that has destroyed 80% of buildings.
“As of today, the resistance in Sievierodonetsk is continuing,” Haidai told the AP. “The Russians are relentlessly shelling the Ukrainian positions, burning everything out.”
Haidai said the Russians are also advancing toward Lysychansk — from Zolote and Toshkivka, adding that Russian reconnaissance units conducted forays on the city’s edges but its defenders drove them out. The governor added that a bridge leading to Lysychansk was badly damaged in a Russian airstrike and is unusable for trucks. Ukrainian military analyst Oleg Zhdanov told the AP that some of the troops moving away from Sievierodonetsk are heading to the fight in Lysychansk.
In other battlefield reports, the Russian Defense Ministry declared Friday that four Ukrainian battalions and a unit of “foreign mercenaries” totaling about 2,000 soldiers have been “fully blocked” near Hirske and Zolote, south of Lysychansk. The claim couldn’t be independently verified.
Following a botched attempt to capture Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, in the early stage of the invasion that started Feb. 24, Russian forces have shifted their focus to the Donbas, where the Ukrainian forces have fought Moscow-backed separatists since 2014.
After repeated requests to its Western allies for heavier weaponry to counter Russia’s edge in firepower, four medium-range American rocket launchers have arrived, with four more on the way. The senior U.S. defense official said Friday that more Ukrainian forces are training outside Ukraine to use the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, and are expected back in their country with the weapons by mid-July.
The rockets can travel about 45 miles (70 kilometers). Also to be sent are 18 U.S. coastal and river patrol boats. The official said there is no evidence Russia has been successful in intercepting any of what has been a steady flow of military aid into Ukraine from the U.S. and other nations. Russia has repeatedly threatened to strike, or actually claimed to have hit, such shipments.
IN OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged music fans at the Glastonbury Festival to “spread the truth about Russia’s war.” Speaking to the crowd at the British music extravaganza by video on Friday before a set by The Libertines, Zelenskyy said, “We in Ukraine would also like to live the life as we used to and enjoy freedom and this wonderful summer, but we cannot do that because the most terrible has happened – Russia has stolen our peace.”
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An official with the pro-Moscow administration in the southern city of Kherson that was captured by Russian troops early in the invasion was killed in an explosion Friday. The pro-Russian regional administration in Kherson said that Dmitry Savlyuchenko died when his vehicle exploded in what it described as a “terror attack.” There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
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Yuras Karmanau reported from Lviv.
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SINGAPORE - HDB housing loans, currently offered at 2.6 per cent per annum, are emerging as a more attractive and stable option for risk-averse owners as mortgage rates from private banks rise.
Banks have been increasing their housing loan rates since the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points on June 16.
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Fox News host Harris Faulkner claimed President Biden making the overturning of Roe v Wade a midterm priority is "disingenuous" because of inflation.
She said that.
After President Biden finished his remarks castigating the Supreme Court overturning 50 years of settled law, Faulkner then attacked Democrats for using the issue come election time.
As if voters aren't allowed to have opinions that might harm Republicans. Isn't that the policy of MAGA these days.
Faulkner said, "How disingenuous will it be for Democrats and for this president to press this issue going forward, as if there were anything they could do to change it or challenge it before November 8, when people are hurting. They're hurting because of inflation..."
Wait, what? Republicans have been using evangelicals and the religious right for over fifty years to win elections over Roe v Wade.
Now, suddenly, in a couple of hours, wiping away the rights of women all over America, a woman's right to choose her medical care is off-limits as a topic?
Host Bret Baier said she may be right about inflation, "but this will fire up the Democratic base. Make no doubt about it."
Harris Faulkner is bad at Republican propaganda, which is sad, because that's her actual job.
Read more https://crooksandliars.com/2022/06/fox-harris-faulkner-calls-abortion-rights | https://thedailyripple.org/index.php/component/content/article/69-world-politics/951967-fox-s-faulkner-discussing-abortion-rights-is-disingenuous-because-inflation | 2022-06-24T21:26:44Z | https://thedailyripple.org/index.php/component/content/article/69-world-politics/951967-fox-s-faulkner-discussing-abortion-rights-is-disingenuous-because-inflation | true | 2 |
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Rainy conditions that raised flood risks in much of British Columbia are being replaced by sunshine as a brief heat wave offers a respite until early next week.
The end of the downpours means the River Forecast Centre has lifted a flood warning for Blue River, west of Williams Lake, but the warning remains for the Quesnel River, which is heading toward levels this weekend that the centre says occur only once every 20 years.
A flood watch, which is an advisory of potential flooding, has also been downgraded to a high streamflow advisory for the Illecillewaet River and its tributaries around Revelstoke.
The centre is maintaining flood watches in the southern Interior for sections of the Thompson River, Shuswap, North Thompson and South Thompson rivers, as well as waterways in northeastern B.C.
As temperatures in the low to mid-30 C arrive, the centre says it’s uncertain how the conditions could affect snowmelt and raise river levels, but it warns unsettled weather and thunderstorms are forecast next week, bringing additional flood risks.
Localized flooding has already been reported along some areas of Shuswap Lake, but officials predict levels should peak this weekend, avoiding severe flooding, while the City of Abbotsford says the Lower Fraser River will crest within six to nine days.
A post on the city’s website says levels will stay high for several days once the peak is reached and “residents living in areas along the Matsqui Dyke and Glen Valley Areas may experience pooling of water or seepage.”
An evacuation alert issued two weeks ago by the District of Kent, just east of Abbotsford, is still in effect for properties at the mouth of the Harrison River where it joins the Fraser River.
But drier conditions have allowed the District of Sicamous to lift the latest evacuation alert for 27 properties in a mobile home park at the base of a slope considered extremely likely to slide sometime in the next two years.
—The Canadian Press
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Luhansk Oblast governor: 11 people trapped under rubble following Russian shelling in Shypylivka.
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President Joe Biden is looking to give relief to people at the gas pumps by pitching a gas tax holiday for the summer season, but he faces opposition from members of the government and industry observers.
The constant conversation over rising prices at gas stations is adding to some headaches at the White House and President Biden is hoping that a plan to temporarily pause the collection of taxes on gas. He also called on gas companies to not hoard the savings from such a move, asking them to pass that on to regular taxpayers. “I call on the companies to pass this along, every penny of this 18-cent reduction, to the consumers,” Biden said on Wednesday, calling on Congress and state legislatures to join together for the effort. “There’s no time now for profiteering.” Currently, the gas tax is 18.4 cents per gallon. There are 90 nations with higher gas prices, which has been verified by a website tracking the fluctuations. These hikes are spurred on by other factors including Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine.
The move would pause federal taxes on gas for 90 days. In addition to that move, the federal government would request that gas companies increase the number of refineries producing gasoline for vehicles. “I fully understand that a gas tax holiday alone is not going to fix the problem but it will provide families some immediate relief, just a little bit of breathing room, as we continue working on bringing down prices for the long haul,” Biden said in his speech. Executives from the major gas companies are slated to meet with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Thursday (June 23rd) to discuss the idea.
Biden’s proposal is facing stiff opposition, from Republicans as well as from members of his Democratic Party. “We will see where the consensus lies on a path forward for the President’s proposal in the House and the Senate,” said House Majority Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in a statement issued shortly after President Biden’s comments. Jason Furman, who formerly worked in the Obama administration, explained that such a move wouldn’t be beneficial in the long run. He also stated that a federal gas tax holiday would also add to the current rate of inflation in the U.S., “because the majority of it would be windfall profits for the oil industry and that is not particularly stimulative. But still goes in the wrong direction.”
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US Army private admits plotting attack on military unit
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Army private from Kentucky pleaded guilty Friday to charges that he plotted to murder members of his unit in an attack that he planned to carry out in 2020 on behalf of a group that promotes extreme violence to bring about the demise of Western civilization, authorities said.
Ethan Phelan Melzer, 24, of Louisville, Kentucky, entered the plea in Manhattan federal court. Sentencing was set for Jan. 6, when he could face up to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to murder U.S. military service members, seeking to support terrorists and illegally transmitting national defense information.
In court papers, federal authorities say Melzer was already a member of a radical violent group known as the Order of Nine Angles, or 09A, before joining the Army in December 2018. According to a criminal complaint, the group is an anarchist group founded in the United Kingdom and now operating around the world, including in the U.S.
Authorities said he had sought to earn a self-initiation into 09A through violence as a street-level drug dealer after shooting a marijuana dealer in the arm in January 2017 near his Louisville apartment.
In one defense court filing, attorneys wrote that Melzer denies belonging to the group and told law enforcement after his arrest that his online claims of membership in the group were “bluster — falsities designed to impress the people he was communicating with online.” The defense filing said that although Melzer had some curiosity about 09A, he believed it was “weird” and “pretty much a cult” and its beliefs were “polar opposite” of his own.
In a release Friday, authorities said he joined the military to infiltrate its ranks on behalf of the group that espouses neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic and Satanic beliefs and encourages its members to infiltrate the military to gain training, commit acts of violence and identify like-minded individuals so they can try to subvert the military from within.
Although he had joined 09A in 2017 or earlier, he began consuming propaganda from multiple extremist groups including the Islamic State on encrypted online forums after he was deployed to Italy in October 2019 as a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, the release said.
It said his actions resulting in the charges occurred in part after the Army told him in early May 2020 that he would be reassigned to a unit that would be deployed overseas to guard an isolated and sensitive military installation.
After weeks of training including classified briefings in which he learned the importance and sensitivity of his new assignment, Melzer immediately began passing the information he learned to members of 09A as he proposed and planned a deadly attack on his fellow service members, authorities said.
They said Melzer planned to join co-conspirators to carry out a “jihadi attack” that would cause a “mass casualty” event and had told others that an attack would “essentially cripple” the unit’s “fire-teams.”
In his communications, Melzer told his co-conspirators that he was willing to die for terrorist goals, concluding that he “would’ve died successfully,” according to court documents.
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Governor Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) forced the media to eat crow after his former opponent was indicted on federal charges. The DOJ charged Democrat Andrew Gillum with 21 counts on Wednesday.
On Thursday, DeSantis was asked if he felt vindicated after being called a liar and a racist for bringing up the FBI probe into Gillum during the 2018 gubernatorial race. DeSantis responded by asking the media if they had any type of “mea culpa” for glorifying Gillum.
“There were clearly a lot of issues there,” DeSantis voiced. “If you looked under the hood you saw it. What was presented to the public was that this guy was like the second coming. Never has a candidate been elevated that way by media outlets. Certainly not in the last 10 years or so. I can tell you if I had not won in 2018, this state would be in much worse shape and that’s not even a question.”
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Florida, Gillum is facing charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements to the FBI. Gillum served as mayor between 2014 and 2018. The 21 count indictment alleges that the crimes took place between 2016 and 2019, which covers most of the time Gillum was in office.
“I have spent the last 20 years of my life in public service and continue to fight for the people,” Gillum said in a statement. “Every campaign I’ve run has been done with integrity. Make no mistake that this case is not legal, it is political. Throughout my career I have always stood up for the people of Florida and have spoken truth to power. There’s been a target on my back ever since I was the mayor of Tallahassee. They found nothing then, and I have full confidence that my legal team will prove my innocence now.”
Andrew Gillum was indicted for stealing huge amounts of campaign money. This self-serving corruption is what campaign finance laws were passed to stop. I was prosecuted for giving away too much of my own money. Yet the leftists who shriek at me for this are silent about Gillum
— Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) June 23, 2022
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Congress approves free student meal extension through summer
(AP) - Congress passed a bill Friday that aims to keep up the expanded, pandemic-era distribution of free meals for all students this summer.
Final passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act in the U.S. House came less than a week before rule changes for child nutrition programs were set to expire June 30.
“Our action today staves off a dangerous hunger cliff: ensuring universal free meals for all children throughout this summer, while helping schools keep up supply chain snags and rising costs for the upcoming school year,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, in a statement.
The bill now goes to President Joe Biden for his signature.
The legislation is intended to extend the rules that were adopted soon after COVID-19 disrupted schools nationwide so that summer meal distribution sites could operate in any community with need, rather than just where there’s a high concentration of low-income children, and offer to-go meals.
Rules that have allowed all students to receive meals for free at school, regardless of family income level, are still set to expire before the next academic year.
A bipartisan agreement that had been reached this week in the Senate would have allowed children who are eligible for reduced price lunch to eat for free in the upcoming school year, but that provision was removed from the final agreement.
“I’m disappointed we had to make this change. But without this bill, we would have no support for kids at all,” said Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, of Michigan, chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Advocates said the action in Congress will provide relief for families, but they are disappointed that the reduced-price lunch kids won’t get meals for free while families are struggling with soaring food and gas prices. They also say there will be fewer meal sites this summer because of the late timing of the legislation.
“Everything’s going up, food, gas, housing. Those families that are in that category oftentimes make a little bit too much money so that they can’t get assistance from different programs, now school meals, but they don’t make enough that they can cover basic necessities, so we’re putting those families in an awful position,” said Lisa Davis, senior vice president of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign.
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CHICAGO, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) ("Titan" or "TWI") today released the following comments from its Chairman of the Board, Morry Taylor.
"I got a number of calls yesterday asking what is happening with TWI!! One fellow said he was at Costco to buy something and save $18.00 only to get home to find out he lost one million dollars in value on TWI stock!! I'm in Charlevoix, Michigan and I opened my iPad to see TWI down to $15. Deere, Agco, and CNH were also all down a lot.
"I called a friend and asked what's going on. He comes back with soybeans and corn are down heavy and TWI CEO sold 40,000 shares. Well, TWI has a program for officers and Board members to sell and buy stock called 10b5-1. This program has been in place at TWI for many years and is where the shareholder establishes the terms many months in advance of the transaction during an open period. The stockbroker then handles everything from there, and you find out after the fact what price it sold at. What you know or don't know reference information about the company or market has no effect on what the broker does that day.
"Remember, whether you get stock options or restricted stock, Uncle Sam wants his cash at the time of the grant. With about 63 million shares outstanding, the CEO selling 40,000 shares does not mean a damn thing. Let's not forget, TWI's financial performance and outlook is strong, and management updated and improved guidance for 2022 just eleven days ago. To those who sold, I hope you made a profit, to new shareholders I believe you'll be rewarded."
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About Titan: Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is a leading global manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products. Headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois, the company globally produces a broad range of products to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.titan-intl.com.
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) opening ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda, yesterday.
Held at the Kigali Convention Centre, it marked the official start of the summit that is being held for the first time in four years. Chogm, usually a biennial event, was postponed twice due to Covid-19 and was last held in London in 2018.
PM Lee arrived in Rwanda on Thursday morning and attended a state banquet and welcome reception hosted by Rwandan President Paul Kagame in the evening.
In a Facebook post yesterday, he said he went to a car-free zone on Thursday. "Went on a short #jalanjalan at the Kigali Car Free Zone aka Imbuga City Walk yesterday afternoon to shake off the jet lag and get a feel of the city before the welcome reception and state banquet hosted by Rwanda President Paul Kagame. Took in the sights, sounds and the wonderful smiles of the city," said PM Lee.
On the sidelines of the summit yesterday, PM Lee had meetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. PM Lee's press secretary Chang Li Lin said the two leaders exchanged views on regional and international developments. They also discussed how India can engage South-east Asia, and the areas that Singapore and India can cooperate in as countries recover from the pandemic.
PM Lee also met World Trade Organisation (WTO) director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and he reiterated Singapore's support for reforming and strengthening the WTO. Ms Chang said they also discussed developments in international trade and reaffirmed the importance of global cooperation.
PM Lee will attend events at Chogm till today, and will stay in Kigali for an official bilateral visit tomorrow and on Monday, where he will hold talks with Mr Kagame.
Chogm this year will see leaders from 54 countries gathering in Kigali, and is expected to attract more than 5,000 participants. Key issues expected to be discussed by the leaders include sustainability and Covid-19 recovery.
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BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a press release from his office.
Edwards says that he does not currently have symptoms and will follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and will isolate for five days.
The Democrat is fully vaccinated against COVID and up-to-date on recommended booster doses, according to his office.
“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I have taken many precautions to avoid becoming infected and sick and spreading illness to those around me, including taking recommended vaccines, wearing masks and routinely testing for COVID," Edwards said in a written statement.
Edwards learned that he had COVID-19 following a routine coronavirus test after returning from traveling.
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Justin Timberlake Jokingly Apologizes After His Dance Moves Go Viral for All the Wrong Reasons
Justin Timberlake plans on bringing sexy back!
On Wednesday, the 41-year-old Grammy winner publicly and playfully apologized on Instagram after his footwork during his performance at Pharrell Williams's Something in the Water Music Festival on June 18 in Washington, D.C. during his hit song "SexyBack" went viral.
On his Instagram Story, Timberlake shared a video and said, "D.C. I want to apologize to you for two reasons." He then flipped the camera from his face to show his feet in multi-colored Nike sneakers and pointed, "Here and here!"
"I had a long talk with both of them individually and said, 'Um don't you ever do that to me again,'" he jokingly added.
"Maybe it was the khakis, khaki vibe. I'll make this up to you. I'm going to focus on these two guys right here and get them right," he said with a smile. "Love y'all."
He then shared hilarious TikTok videos of fans mimicking his dance moves from the show, and agreed that some fans broke down the dance better than he did.
Something in the Water was held in the nation's capital from last Friday to Sunday over the Juneteenth weekend. It was originally held in Pharrell's home state of Virginia, but he changed the location following the shooting death of his cousin Donovan Lynch last year. The "Come Get It Babe" singer, 49, told USA Today that the festival was to promote "unity and togetherness – not genres, but humans getting together."
In addition to Timberlake, other stars who performed at this year's event included Usher, Calvin Harris, Ashanti, Tyler the Creator, and Dave Matthews Band.
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In honor of Father's Day Sunday, the *NSYNC alum posted a picture of his sons Phineas, 22 months, and Silas, 7, whom he shares with wife Jessica Biel.
"My two favorite melodies. ❤️❤️ Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!!!" Timberlake captioned the adorable shot of the boys playing piano together.
Biel, 40, also celebrated her husband with an Instagram tribute of her own, sharing a pic of the family of four in a group hug.
"To the world, you are a dad. But to your family, you are the world. I don't know who said that, but whomever it was, they bodied that s---," the Candy star and producer wrote. "We love you baby. Thank you for being our everything!"
Back in May, Timberlake appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and spoke about Phineas and Silas, admitting he hopes they don't grow up too fast. During the Burning Questions segment, DeGeneres, 64, proposed the question, "What did you think you would've grown out of by now but you still haven't?"
To that, the musician said "the Ellen underwear you gave me," referencing a pair of boxer-briefs the talk show host gifted him during her second episode ever in 2003. After laughing it off, he gave his real answer, "Being childish, clearly." DeGeneres then responded by saying, "Same with me" and "it's a good thing to stay young."
"Having kids, you get to see the world again through their eyes," he said.
The star then shared a piece of "really good advice" he received from someone recently on parenting his two sons.
"Keep your kids as young as they can be for as long as possible," he said, adding that that is the secret to keeping himself young. "Don't let them grow up too fast." | https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-apologizes-dance-moves-go-viral/ | 2022-06-24T21:57:02Z | https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-apologizes-dance-moves-go-viral/ | false | 1 |
This evening's outlook for Chippewa Falls: Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies and rain later during the night. Low 67F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Chippewa Falls folks will see warm temperatures tomorrow. It looks to reach a moderate 79 degrees. A 56-degree low is forecasted. Tomorrow's forecast brings 58% chance of rain, so you may want to bring an umbrella. Some wind is expected tomorrow, with winds reaching 15 miles per hour, coming from southwest. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. For more daily forecast information, visit chippewa.com.
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Feels like temps in the triple digits will be common across the southeastern half of Wisconsin today. A cold front arriving in the late afternoon and evening could generate a couple severe storms.
Very warm and humid Friday with very little rain. With a cold front arriving Saturday though, big changes are not far away. See when rain is most likely this weekend and how much we'll cool down here.
Heat will peak in the northwestern part of the state today, but will get worse for much of southern Wisconsin Tuesday. As a cold front moves in, a few severe storms can't be ruled out Tuesday evening.
Thursday won't be as nice as Wednesday was, but still no chance of rain. Isolated showers and storms will begin to pop up tonight and continue Friday. Here's where and when rain is most likely.
Cooler temperatures and lower humidity will make it feel much better than yesterday across the state. We'll begin warming back up Thursday though and our next chance of rain is not far away.
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Jury begins deliberations in case against Theranos executive, ex-boyfriend of Elizabeth Holmes
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The federal fraud case against former Theranos executive Sunny Balwani is now in the hands of the jury.
The panel began deliberating Friday following four days of closing arguments in the three-month-long trial.
Balwani is the former boyfriend of the company’s founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes.
She was convicted earlier this year of four counts of fraud for lying to patients and investors in her blood testing company.
Holmes is due to be sentenced in September and faces up to 20 years in prison.
Balwani faces 10 counts of fraud and two counts of conspiracy in the case against him. If convicted, he also faces up to 20 years in prison.
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In a major update in connection with the ongoing Maharashtra political turmoil, Republic has learned that even after the ultimatum issued by the Shiv Sena, rebel MLAs have decided to not change their decision and will remain in Assam's Guwahati. At the same time, Eknath Shinde will hold another round of meeting with all the MLAs on Wednesday evening. As per sources, Shinde also called the Sena's whip to MLA's 'unconstitutional'.
Earlier, Shiv Sena called an emergency Legislative Party meeting at Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's official residence 'Varsha' in Mumbai at 5 pm to address the situation arising out of an attempt to destabilise the government. Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu mandated the participation of all party MLAs failing which disqualification proceedings will be initiated against them.
In a letter sent to Sena MLAs, Prabhu stated, "Please note that it is necessary to be present for this meeting. This information has been sent to your email id registered in the Maharashtra Assembly. Besides this, it has been conveyed to you via social media platforms, WhatsApp and SMS. You cannot skip this meeting without giving sufficient reasons in writing. If you remain absent from this meeting, it will be considered that you have the intention of voluntarily leaving the membership of Shiv Sena. Please note that proceedings pertaining to disqualification of members as enshrined in the Indian constitution will be initiated."
#BREAKING on #UddhavInCrisis | Even after the ultimatum issued by the Sena Chief, Rebel MLAs won't change their decision and will be in Guwahati, sources tell Republic
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The development comes hours after Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut dropped a mega hint on his Twitter suggesting that the Maharashtra Government may be moving towards dissolving the state assembly. Posting a cryptic tweet on Wednesday, Sanjay Raut wrote, "The journey of political developments in Maharashtra (moving) towards the dismissal of Vidhan Sabha..." This suggests that the Uddhav Thackery-led government may dissolve the assembly as its numbers slip into a minority.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government is running out of options with its numbers slipping below the majority mark. Post the MLC elections, an exodus has been triggered in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena with rebel senior politician and Minister Eknath Shinde leading the faction. Sources have revealed that the Shiv Sainik, a staunch follower of late patriarch Balasaheb Thackeray, is upset over the party's coalition with ideologically different Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress. The leader has sought for Shiv Sena to return back to its 'natural ally' BJP, and 'not compromise on Hindutva'.
After bringing his flock to Surat, Eknath Shinde with at least 38-40 MLAs has reached Guwahati's Raddison Blu hotel in Assam. Speaking at the Surat airport before departing for Guwahati, the Maharashtra Minister remarked, "We are Balasaheb's Shiv Sainiks. We have not left Shiv Sena and we will not leave Shiv Sena. But we are going to do the politics based on Balasaheb's ideology." As per the anti-defection law, at least 37 Shiv Sena MLAs need to rebel in order to avoid the possibility of disqualification.
Back in Mumbai, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar will meet all party MLAs today, who have been asked to stay put in Mumbai. Shiv Sena has lodged its dwindling 12 MLAs at St Regis in the city. On the other hand, Congress has flown in former MP CM and senior leader Kamal Nath to reign in the crisis. | https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/politics/rebel-shiv-sena-mlas-refuse-to-budge-despite-ultimatum-to-remain-in-guwahati-with-shinde-articleshow.html | 2022-06-24T22:01:46Z | https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/politics/rebel-shiv-sena-mlas-refuse-to-budge-despite-ultimatum-to-remain-in-guwahati-with-shinde-articleshow.html | false | 1 |
In the two years documentary filmmakers shadowed former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, the most jarring moment for them was in the kitchen of her Tucson, Arizona, home.
As cameras were rolling, she and her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, nonchalantly opened the freezer. Kelly grabbed a plastic container and revealed it holds the piece of Giffords’ skull that had to be removed after she was shot.
“This stays in here next to the empanadas and the sliced mango,” Kelly said.
Giffords’ response was “Será, será,” referencing the song “Que sera, sera” or “What will be, will be.”
The scene from the film is emblematic of Giffords’ openness to reflect on but not languish in the 2011 shooting that changed her life. That desire is what led her to allow cameras into her life for two years — all as a pandemic was progressing.
“For me it has been really important to move ahead, to not look back,” Giffords told The Associated Press while in Los Angeles to promote the film. “I hope others are inspired to keep moving forward no matter what.”
From the filmmakers behind Academy Award-nominated Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary “RBG,” the film “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down” is partly an intimate look at Giffords’ recovery after the January 2011 shooting that left six people dead and 13 others wounded outside a Tucson supermarket. But the movie, which arrives in theaters July 15, is also an insider view of how she and Kelly navigated gun control campaigns and later a Senate campaign. The movie could not be any timelier with gun reform being debated in government, schools and the U.S. Supreme Court.
“It’s just a fascinating story about how Gabby came back from an injury that so many people just don’t even survive,” said Betsy West, a co-director. “After meeting Gabby on Zoom, we saw just what a great communicator she is. And we had a sense that we might have a lot of fun despite the very difficult subject of gun violence.”
At the same time, they wanted to strike the right balance of how much to look back at the shooting.
“We certainly didn’t want to shy away from January 8. Obviously, that’s something that changed her life,” said Julie Cohen, the film’s other director. “But Gabby is defined ultimately by everything that she’s achieved before and after that. We wanted it to show that achievement.”
The film also doesn’t avoid discussing Jared Lee Loughner, the gunman in the Tucson shooting. Interviews with law enforcement, journalists and a video made by Loughner lay out how he was able to buy a semiautomatic weapon despite a history of mental illness. He was sentenced in 2012 to life in federal prison without parole.
“We did not want to dwell on the shooter, but we also wanted to explain what had happened,” West said. “Gabby and Mark did not shy away from going to the sentencing hearing to make a very impassioned plea for life imprisonment. That was a very important part of the film.”
Recent mass shootings including the deaths of 19 schoolchildren and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, and 10 supermarket shoppers — all Black — in Buffalo, New York, have put gun violence back at the forefront. The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York gun permitting law. The case involves a state law that makes it difficult for people to get a permit to carry a gun outside the home. The justices said that requirement violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.”
The House on Friday sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades. It came a day after the U.S. Senate easily passed it. It took weeks of closed-door talks to lead to an incremental but landmark package in response to mass shootings.
Much like after Uvalde, the documentary recaps how gun control debates reached a fever pitch after 20 first graders and six educators were shot to death by a gunman at a Newtown, Connecticut, school. Giffords and other advocates, including some Newtown parents, were called “props” by National Rifle Association officials. Having spent time with Giffords and others impacted by gun violence, the film’s directors say their voices are central to the discourse.
“To say that somehow Gabby shouldn’t be speaking about gun violence because she’s experienced violence? It just doesn’t make any sense,” Cohen said.
A crucial element of the documentary came from videos Kelly had of Giffords in the Tucson hospital and at a rehab facility in Houston. These included then-President Barack Obama — who is interviewed in the film — and Michelle Obama’s visit to an unconscious Giffords’ bedside. They also include the first few months of speech therapy.
The bullet penetrated the left hemisphere of Giffords’ brain that services language ability, causing her to suffer from aphasia. You see in old videos Giffords sob out of frustration as she struggles to read and get stuck on saying “chicken.”
Giffords said watching those videos can make her sad, but she is determined to be upbeat.
“I’m getting better. I’m getting (better) slowly but I’m getting (better) surely,” Giffords said.
Giffords is the third movie West and Cohen have produced on a female icon. Last year, they released “Julia,” a documentary on the influence of TV chef and author Julia Child. “RBG” was a critical and commercial hit when it came out four years ago. The filmmakers say while Giffords and Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg, who died in 2020 at age 87, are very different personalities, they think viewers will see a lot of similarities. They both have toughness, persistence, optimism and are at the heart of “feminist love stories.”
Giffords often has to remind people that she still has a voice even if speaking doesn’t come easily — whether it’s on gun safety or other issues. She said she genuinely feels the climate is different now but people have to be patient because change is “slow,” and Washington, D.C., is “really slow.”
She plans to refocus on making tougher federal background checks a reality through her Gun Owners for Safety coalition. The bill the Senate approved would only strengthen background checks for buyers age 18 to 20.
If there’s one message she wants viewers to take from the documentary, it’s “fight, fight, fight every day,” Giffords said.
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This story has been updated to correct the number of students and educators killed in Newtown, Connecticut. | https://www.ktsm.com/entertainment-news/giffords-documentary-comes-as-gun-debates-stay-center-stage/ | 2022-06-24T22:03:27Z | https://www.ktsm.com/entertainment-news/giffords-documentary-comes-as-gun-debates-stay-center-stage/ | true | 64 |
‘Serial rapist’ who preyed on women from dating apps likely has victims nationwide, police say
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A man who investigators say is a serial rapist who preyed on women from dating apps was arrested this week.
While 29-year-old Michael Brandon Shinn was ultimately arrested for two sex crimes police say he committed in North Carolina, police warn that Shinn could have victims nationwide, as far away as California.
Officers with the Mooresville Police Department arrested Shinn after receiving reports of two recent rapes in the area.
The first alleged rape happened June 16. The victim reported the assault to police a few days later, telling them she met Shinn online and had agreed to meet him. After the two met, the victim said she got into Shinn’s car where he drove her to a remote parking lot and raped her. The victim told police Shinn then left her in the parking lot without a phone or a vehicle.
Detectives said they identified Shinn using the information provided by the victim and warrants were obtained for his arrest.
While investigating that alleged crime, the Huntersville Police Department advised Mooresville police that a second victim was hospitalized in Huntersville.
This victim provided a similar description of the suspect and the circumstances of the alleged crime, according to police. The victim said she met Shinn in the same parking lot on June 21, just five days after the first reported rape.
Following the report from the second victim, more warrants were obtained for Shinn’s arrest.
Police did not elaborate on the second victim’s injuries or why she was hospitalized.
During the investigation of both assaults, detectives said they discovered that Shinn was targeting women online and is likely involved in similar crimes in other areas nationwide. Detectives said they are working with multiple surrounding agencies who have similar cases involving the suspect, including agencies as far away as California.
Shinn was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree forcible rape and one count of second-degree forcible sex offense. He is being held at the Iredell County Detention Center under a $600,000 secured bond.
Police are asking for more victims to come forward. If you or anyone you know may have been a victim of or had contact with Shinn, you are encouraged to contact Detective Saladino with the Mooresville Police Department at 704-664-3311.
Copyright 2022 WBTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.kolotv.com/2022/06/24/serial-rapist-who-preyed-women-dating-apps-likely-has-victims-nationwide-police-say/ | 2022-06-24T22:03:28Z | https://www.kolotv.com/2022/06/24/serial-rapist-who-preyed-women-dating-apps-likely-has-victims-nationwide-police-say/ | false | 12 |
Rail strikes DON'T bring the modern world to a halt: Tactic is less 'effective' as many staff can simply WFH, says Transport Secretary Grant Shapps as he taunts unions
- More than 90 per cent of London office workers stayed home on first strike day
- A bumper weekend of gigs and sport could cause chaos in the capital today
- The Rolling Stones are at Hyde Park and Ed Sheeran is performing at Wembley
Rail strikes have become less effective because so many commuters can now work from home, Grant Shapps said last night.
The Transport Secretary said the RMT union, which is holding its third strike today, was not achieving the impact it had hoped for.
But he warned that the industrial action was still hurting small businesses, with some pubs losing half their takings.
Mr Shapps added: ‘While their action is hitting some people at the worst possible time, this week has also shown that overall rail strikes are not as effective a tool for the unions as they once were.
The Transport Secretary said the RMT union, which is holding its third strike today, was not achieving the impact it had hoped for
‘Despite what the RMT may claim, we have not seen the level of overcrowding on buses or heavy congestion on roads some feared because the world has changed and many more people can now work from home.
‘We also haven’t seen freight impacted in the way they may have hoped – with 68 per cent more services running than had been anticipated for yesterday.’
Just a fifth of services will run today and half of lines will be closed as 40,000 RMT members hit the picket lines again.
More than 90 per cent of office workers in London stayed at home on the first day of strikes which mitigated the fallout at stations. But a bumper weekend of gigs and sport could cause chaos in the capital today.
The Rolling Stones are at Hyde Park and Ed Sheeran is at Wembley, with gigs by Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and comedian Joe Lycett also taking place. There are also events around the country for Armed Forces Day and a cricket Test in Leeds.
Just a fifth of services will run today and half of lines will be closed as 40,000 RMT members hit the picket lines again. More than 90 per cent of office workers in London stayed at home on the first day of strikes which mitigated the fallout at stations
Those going to see Sheeran at Wembley are braced for ‘carnage’ but many are determined to get to an event they booked during lockdown. Others looking to drive to the gig faced rip-off prices with all official car parks sold out and one fan being charged more than £400 to use a driveway.
Trains will primarily be restricted to main lines, but even those will be open only between 7.30am and 6.30pm, with the disruption flowing into tomorrow.
Steve Montgomery of the Rail Delivery Group, which represents operators, said: ‘While we are doing our best to minimise disruption to passengers, our advice is to only travel if it is necessary, and if you are going to travel, please plan ahead.’
Talks between the RMT, Network Rail and 13 train operating companies continued yesterday. Sources said they were ‘inching closer’ to a deal but the RMT was digging in its heels over demands for working practices to be modernised. The union wants pay rises of around 7 per cent for workers but has been offered 3 per cent.
Yesterday the Mail revealed that the TSSA rail union could team up with the RMT to target the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at the end of July and early August. Visitors to the Games could also be greeted by piles of rubbish after trade unions began balloting bin men on strikes.
Teenagers could face delays in receiving their GCSE and A-level results because staff at England’s largest exam board are being balloted over strike action.
Around 160 AQA employees, including dozens who arrange the setting of exam papers and issuing of results, could walk out this summer. They are being balloted for strike action by Unison. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10951171/Rail-strikes-DONT-bring-modern-world-halt.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-06-24T22:03:34Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10951171/Rail-strikes-DONT-bring-modern-world-halt.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false | 3 |
GAYAN, Afghanistan (AP) — Tents, food and medical supplies rolled into the mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan where thousands were left homeless or injured by this week’s powerful earthquake, which state media said killed 1,150 people. A new aftershock Friday took five more lives and deepened the misery.
Among the dead from Wednesday’s magnitude 6 quake are 121 children, but that figure is expected to climb, said Mohamed Ayoya, UNICEF’s representative in Afghanistan. He said close to 70 children were injured.
Overstretched aid agencies said the disaster underscored the need for the international community to rethink its financial cut-off of Afghanistan since Taliban insurgents seized the country 10 months ago. That policy, halting billions in development aid and freezing vital reserves, has helped push the economy into collapse and plunge Afghanistan deeper into humanitarian crises and near famine.
The quake struck a remote, deeply impoverished region of small towns and villages tucked among rough mountains near the Pakistani border, collapsing stone and mud-brick homes and in some cases killing entire families. Nearly 3,000 homes were destroyed or badly damaged in Paktika and Khost provinces, state media reported.
The effort to help the victims has been slowed both by geography and by Afghanistan’s decimated condition.
Rutted roads through the mountains, already slow to drive on, were made worse by quake damage and rain. The International Red Cross has five hospitals in the region, but damage to the roads made it difficult for those in the worse-hit areas to reach them, said Lucien Christen, ICRC spokesman in Afghanistan.
Some of the injured had to be taken to a hospital in Ghazni, more than 130 kilometers (80 miles) away that the ICRC has kept running by paying salaries to staff over the past months, he said. Many health facilities around the country have shut down, unable to pay personnel or obtain supplies.
“It shows if you don’t have functional health system, people cannot access basic services they need, especially in these sorts of times,” Christen said.
On Friday, Pakistan’s Meteorological Department reported a new, 4.2 magnitude quake. Afghanistan’s state-run Bakhtar News Agency said five people were killed and 11 injured in Gayan, a district of Paktika province that is one of the areas worst hit in Wednesday’s quake.
Bakhtar’s Taliban director Abdul Wahid Rayan said Friday the death toll from Wednesday had risen to 1,150 people, with at least 1,600 people injured. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has put the death toll at 770 people. It’s not clear how death toll counts are being reached, given the access difficulties. Either toll would make the quake Afghanistan’s deadliest in two decades.
At Urgan, the main city in Paktika province, U.N. World Health Organization medical supplies were unloaded at the main hospital. In quake-hit villages, UNICEF delivered blankets, basic supplies and tarps for the homeless to use as tents. Aid groups said they feared cholera could break out after damage to water and hygiene systems.
In main villages of Gayan District, residents crowded around trucks delivering aid, an Associated Press team saw Friday. People who had spent the past two nights sleeping outdoors in the rain erected tents in the yards of their wrecked houses. For more than 24 hours after the quake, many had been on their own, digging through the rubble by hand in search of survivors.
Still, help was slow to filter across the area. In one tiny hamlet seen by the AP, all 20 houses were flattened, and residents were still taking refuge in nearby forests.
Trucks of food and other necessities arrived from Pakistan, and planes full of humanitarian aid landed from Iran, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. But it was not clear how long it would take to reach devastated villages. Other countries sending aid have taken pains to make clear it would not go through the Taliban — reflecting the widespread reluctance to deal with Afghanistan’s new rulers.
Aid groups said that while they are rushing to help the quake victims, keeping Afghanistan just above catastrophe through humanitarian programs is not sustainable. Some urged the world to end or find ways around the financial cutoff that has wrecked the economy.
“We are basically letting 25 million Afghan people to starve, to die, not to be able to earn their own living if we keep on with this financial blockade,” said Rossella Miccio, president of the aid organization Emergency that operates a network of healthcare facilities and surgical centers across Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s economy had been reliant on international donor support even before the Taliban takeover last August as the U.S. and its NATO allies were withdrawing their forces, ending a 20-year war.
World governments halted billions in development aid and froze billions more in Afghanistan’s currency reserves, refusing to recognize the Taliban government and demanding they allow a more inclusive rule and respect human rights. The former insurgents have resisted the pressure, imposing restrictions on the freedoms of women and girls that recall their first time in power in the late 1990s.
The cut-off yanked the props out from under the economy. Now nearly half the population of 38 million cannot meet their basic food needs because of poverty. Most civil servants, including doctors, nurses and teachers, have not been paid for months, and salaries remain sporadic.
Many aid groups have left the country. U.N. agencies and other remaining organizations have kept Afghanistan away from the brink of starvation with a humanitarian program that has fed millions and kept the medical system alive.
But with international donors lagging, U.N. agencies face a $3 billion funding shortfall this year.
International sanctions on Afghan banks make it difficult to send funds into the country. Some aid groups have to physically carry in large bags of cash to pay local staff in an expensive process that incurs fees along the way for transport and security.
The International Rescue Agency’s vice president for Asia, Adnan Junaid, said the international community must set a roadmap to resume development help and release Afghanistan’s frozen reserves.
“Only a bold strategy that addresses the causes of this crisis will put an end to the spiral of misery being faced by its population,” Junaid said.
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Associated Press writers Rahim Faiez in Islamabad, Pakistan, and Aya Batrawy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, contributed to this report. | https://www.wkrn.com/top-news/ap-top-headlines/death-toll-from-afghanistans-quake-rises-to-1150-people/ | 2022-06-24T22:03:59Z | https://www.wkrn.com/top-news/ap-top-headlines/death-toll-from-afghanistans-quake-rises-to-1150-people/ | true | 17 |
A Glen Carbon man sustained a traumatic injury involving a chainsaw Thursday, according to Glen Carbon Fire Protection District (GCFD) Chief Jason Whitaker.
Whitaker said the call came in at 12:07 p.m. for an incident in the 400 block of Glen Carbon Road. A man, 50, was airlifted by an Air Air Medical Services Helicopter from GCFD's Station Two on Glen Carbon Road to Saint Louis University Hospital with a leg injury. No one else was injured.
Whitaker said Friday that there have been no updates from the hospital on the man's condition and the cause has yet to be determined. | https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Chainsaw-accident-requires-airlift-to-SLU-17263323.php | 2022-06-24T22:05:46Z | https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Chainsaw-accident-requires-airlift-to-SLU-17263323.php | true | null |
Funds increase long position in arabica coffee, cut in raw sugar -CFTC
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Speculators increased their net long position in futures of arabica coffee on ICE U.S. in the week to June 21 while reducing their long position in raw sugar, data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) showed on Friday.
Money managers and hedge funds added 3,128 contracts to their long position in arabica coffee to a net long of 23,787 lots. They reduced their net long position in raw sugar by 2,141 contracts to 40,678 lots, while their net short position in cocoa went down to 17,118 contracts.
(Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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