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Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection
(AP) -- Pfizer announced Saturday that tweaking its COVID-19 vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and works — just days before regulators debate whether to offer Americans updated booster shots this fall.
The vaccines currently used in the U.S. still offer strong protection against severe COVID-19 disease and death -- especially if people have gotten a booster dose. But those vaccines target the original coronavirus strain and their effectiveness against any infection dropped markedly when the super-contagious omicron mutant emerged.
Now with omicron’s even more transmissible relatives spreading widely, the Food and Drug Administration is considering ordering a recipe change for the vaccines made by both Pfizer and rival Moderna in hopes that modified boosters could better protect against another COVID-19 surge expected this fall and winter.
Pfizer and its partner BioNTech studied two different ways of updating their shots -- targeting just omicron, or a combination booster that adds omicron protection to the original vaccine. They also tested whether to keep today’s standard dosage -- 30 micrograms -- or to double the shots’ strength.
In a study of more than 1,200 middle-aged and older adults who’d already had three vaccine doses, Pfizer said both booster approaches spurred a substantial jump in omicron-fighting antibodies.
“Based on these data, we believe we have two very strong omicron-adapted candidates,” Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said in a statement.
Pfizer’s omicron-only booster sparked the strongest immune response against that variant.
But many experts say combination shots may be the best approach because they would retain the proven benefits of the original COVID-19 vaccine while adding new protection against omicron. And Pfizer said a month after people received its combo shot, they had a 9 to 11-fold increase in omicron-fighting antibodies. That’s more than 1.5 times better than another dose of the original vaccine.
And importantly, preliminary lab studies show the tweaked shots also produce antibodies capable of fighting omicron’s genetically distinct relatives named BA.4 and BA.5, although those levels weren’t nearly as high.
Moderna recently announced similar results from tests of its combination shot, what scientists call a “bivalent” vaccine.
The studies weren’t designed to track how well updated boosters prevented COVID-19 cases. Nor is it clear how long any added protection would last.
But the FDA’s scientific advisers will publicly debate the data on Tuesday, as they grapple with whether to recommend a change to the vaccines’ recipes -- ahead of similar decisions by other countries.
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Inside MBS’ Torture Cells: Untold Stories of Sexual Assault, Sheer Brutality and Murder
By Staff, Agencies
A study, carried out by Grant Liberty, a human rights charity Prisoners revealed that prisoners held for opposing the government in Saudi Arabia are being murdered, “sexually” assaulted and inflicted with “sheer” brutality.
The study identified 311 known prisoners of conscience in the era of Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud [MBS]–the kingdom’s leader who is the current crown prince, deputy prime minister, and minister of defense.
Researchers, who shared the report exclusively with The Independent, claimed that 53 prisoners have been tortured, while six were sexually assaulted, and 14 were pushed into undergoing hunger strikes.
The report looked at the plight of 23 women’s rights activists, 11 of whom were still behind bars, as well as also identifying 54 journalists.
Some 22 of the prisoners were arrested for crimes that they carried out when they were still children – five of them were put to death. An additional 13 were facing the death penalty, while four had died in custody.
Lucy Rae, of Grant Liberty, told The Independent: “Sadly the abuse of the prisoners of conscience continues as the world watches on, women are subjected to sustained and brutal violations with no basic human rights.
“We call upon the kingdom to back up its statement of being a ‘modern and progressive country’ with actions and release innocent individuals who were disappeared, were arrested and subjected to sham trials.
“Imprisoning, torturing and abusing an elderly mother such as Aida Al Ghamdi because her son has sought asylum surely is abhorrent and wrong in any nation.”
Abdullah al-Ghamdi, a political and human rights activist who is the son of Al-Ghamdi, said he escaped Saudi Arabia after being threatened for campaigning against authoritarian policies in the middle eastern country.
His mother, Aida, and two of his brothers were arrested after he left, he added.
“They were arrested not because they had committed a crime, but because of my activism,” Al-Ghamdi, whose situation is explored in the report, said.
Al-Ghamdi, who lives in the UK, added: “For over three years, my dear ageing 65-year-old mother and my younger brother have been held by the Saudi royal family. They have been held in solitary confinement and subjected to physical torture by cigarette burning, beating and lashing.
“It’s very hard to contact my family as this will put them in danger as the Saudi government told them not to contact me and give me any updates on my mother and brother's case, so as of yet I am unsure of my mother's charges.”
He said his mother was held for over a year in Dhahban Central Prison in Jeddha before being moved to Dammam Mabahith Prison. He wishes she was “safe, free and be able to rejoice with her loved ones”.
“There is not a time where she is not on my mind and it pains me that all my hard work hasn't led to a definite answer for her freedom,” he added.
Al-Ghamdi said he had been “fighting to bring justice and freedom to the Saudi nation” since 2004 and secure a “democracy where there is an independent justice system”.
He said his mother had been tortured in front of her son Adil, who was also beaten and tortured.
“Due to her old age she has diabetes, high blood pressure and she suffers from regular abdomen pains; due to the unjust treatment and torture within prison her mental health has worsened,” he said of his mother.
“MBS and the Saudi royal family are holding her hostage demanding that I return to Saudi Arabia to face torture and imminent death so that people like me who stand for justice, equality and a fair society are silenced like those before me.”
He urged the “world, the UN and every single person with a voice” to speak out against “this outrageous behavior”.
Rae also cited the case of Loujain Al Hathloul, who was subjected to a travel ban and jailed for campaigning for women’s rights.
Human rights organizations say Al Hathloul has been forced to endure abuse including electric shocks, flogging and sexual harassment while in jail. Loujain, who successfully campaigned to win Saudi women the right to drive, was arrested alongside 10 other women’s rights activists in Saudi Arabia in May 2018 – weeks before the country reversed the driving ban.
Rae warned it was imperative to “make people aware of the sheer brutality, murders and sexual assault happening to prisoners of conscience” in the country, adding it is “our duty as a human race” to protect the innocent.
“And we can start by demanding the release of these prisoners. Grant Liberty will not stop until every prisoner of conscience is freed and that Saudi Arabia is recognized for what it really is – a pariah to democracy and human rights,” she said. | https://www.english.alahednews.com.lb/essaydetails.php?eid=66022&cid=390 | 2022-06-25T15:30:31Z | https://www.english.alahednews.com.lb/essaydetails.php?eid=66022&cid=390 | true | 8 |
TV Newsmakers Today: Tejasswi Prakash chills with BF Karan Kundrra's mom, TMKOC makers dismiss Neha Mehta's claims, and more
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President Joe Biden criticized the US Supreme Court for making “terrible decisions,” a day after it struck down the constitutional right to abortion.
Biden commented during a signing ceremony Saturday for gun safety bill he supports, though he continued to sidestep questions about reforms to the court sought by some Democrats. | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-25/biden-criticizes-supreme-court-for-making-terrible-decisions | 2022-06-25T15:42:02Z | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-25/biden-criticizes-supreme-court-for-making-terrible-decisions | false | null |
Which lancing devices are best?
Daily blood glucose testing is a crucial part of the daily routine for many type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Your blood glucose levels determine the effectiveness of blood sugar control routines and how many units of insulin to inject before meals.
That’s why it’s so important to find the right lancing device to gather your blood samples without causing unnecessary pain or skin damage. It’s also crucial to know the features to look for in a lancing device, as well as the best options on the market today.
What to know before you buy a lancing device
Lancet depth selection
Some people have callused or thick skin, while other people have very thin skin, but the best lancing devices enable you to adjust the depth and power of the stick to meet your particular needs. It’s important to find a model that provides at least 6 degrees of depth selection.
Barrel design
There is a noticeable difference between the lengths of the barrels on different lancing devices. Some barrels are fairly large, while other barrels are small enough to be concealed in your palm. Installing a new multi-click barrel or changing out a single lancet should be fairly straightforward.
Lancet compatibility
Some lancing devices are not compatible with a diverse assortment of different lancets. It’s important to look for a universal lancing device that accepts lancets from multiple different manufacturers, as long as they meet a particular industry standard.
What to look for in a quality lancing device
Alternative blood sampling
The fingertips are typically the best location for a blood glucose sample collection, but some people say that the process gets more painful over long periods of time. You can try alternating fingers or hands to address the problem, but this does not always work. It can help to find an alternative collection site, like the thigh, the upper arm, the forearm or the palm.
Keep in mind that not all lancing devices provide the option of alternative site blood sample collection, but the feature should be mentioned in the packaging or the product description if it is an option. A lancing device meant for alternative sites typically features a special transparent cap that fits over the end of the barrel. The cap offers extra pressure and a slight vacuum when using an alternative site and enables you to see when you have obtained the sample.
Vacuum-powered extraction
Another common issue that many people see is an insufficient blood sample, since the lancet sometimes doesn’t penetrate the skin deeply enough. Some high-end lancing devices feature powered vacuum caps to address this issue. The vacuum seal allows the blood to flow without a second lancing or painful squeezing.
Ergonomic design
There are many mid-range and high-end lancing devices out there with ergonomic designs for optimized comfort in the hand. These devices are typically easier to control than the more basic devices.
How much you can expect to spend on a lancing device
Inexpensive lancing devices usually go for less than $10, while mid-range lancing devices vary in price from $10-35 and high-end lancing devices cost over $35.
Lancing device FAQ
Can you and your partner share the same lancing device if you are both type 2 diabetics?
A. Yes, you can share the same lancing device to get your blood samples, but keep in mind that you should not use the same lancets. It’s important to make sure that the lancing device includes a fresh and sterile lancet each and every time you or your partner uses it to draw blood.
How do you tell which setting is right for you on a lancing device with multiple settings?
A. There are multiple different ways you can figure out the best setting for your fingertips. Some people automatically set their new lancing device to a standard, medium level and adjust either up or down after their first test with the device.
Other users begin at the lowest setting and work their way up to higher settings until they find a setting that punctures the skin without causing unnecessary pain or penetrating too deeply.
What’s the best lancing device to buy?
Top lancing device
What you need to know: This comprehensive lancing device may be a little pricey, but it provides versatility and a nearly pain-free operation.
What you’ll love: This Genteel lancing device features a vacuum pump, nearly painless lancet sticks and six depth levels. The lancing device is also suitable for use on animals and enables users to draw various amounts of blood.
What you should consider: Keep in mind that the vacuum pump on this lancing device doesn’t always draw blood, so squeezing some blood out may be needed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top lancing device for the money
Active Forward Microlet Lancing Device with 100 Active Forward 30-Gauge Lancets
What you need to know: This affordable, entry-level lancing device is an excellent option for people who are new to diabetic blood glucose testing.
What you’ll love: This budget-friendly lancing device features 100 ultra-thin lancets and fits most travel-size test kits. It also works on alternative sites, like the forearm, and the quick deployment reduces any anxiety.
What you should consider: The lancets might be too wide to fit the device correctly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Care Touch Microlet with 300 Twist-Top Lancets, 30-Gauge
What you need to know: This budget-friendly and reliably sharp lancing device is a great option to replace a higher end brand.
What you’ll love: This affordable lancing device features super sharp, color-coded lancets for simpler identification and a long shelf life. The lancing device also accommodates multiple brands of lancets.
What you should consider: It’s important to consider that the spring can wear out after some time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Adan Sami's massive transformation pictures from his Maldives vacation are jaw-dropping; fans ask, 'Who are you?'
Adnan Sami, take a bow what a massive transformation. Your determination is indeed an inspiration to all your fans and the audience. Adnan Sami just dropped his vacation pictures from Maldives and boy his transformation from what he was to what he is, is jaw dropping and eyes popping. | https://www.bollywoodlife.com/photos/adan-samis-massive-transformation-pictures-from-his-maldives-vacation-are-jaw-dropping-fans-ask-who-are-you-entertainment-news-2111345/ | 2022-06-25T15:54:51Z | https://www.bollywoodlife.com/photos/adan-samis-massive-transformation-pictures-from-his-maldives-vacation-are-jaw-dropping-fans-ask-who-are-you-entertainment-news-2111345/ | false | null |
Valheim goes Midsommar - but in a much less gruesome way
The latest Valheim patch has introduced new content which is all themed around Midsummer - the annual event and not the horror film, thankfully.
Revealed via Steam , the Valheim 0.209.8 patch introduces a few pieces of new content, some fixes and improvements, and details around Steam Cloud saves. First up, let’s talk about the new content coming to the survival game. In this update, we’re getting a Maypole, which can be enabled in the building menu, new banner colors (orange, white, yellow, and purple), but perhaps most excitingly we’re getting some flower crowns.
Moving onto the patch’s fixes, there’s too many to list here, but there are definitely some important ones. Once players have updated the game, Valheim will run on Unity version 2020.3.33 which, according to the notes, should reduce crashes. Also found in the patch notes are fixes to tamed animals which can now follow players into Haldor’s forcefield, Yagluth’s hair will also no longer fly around in the air, the inventory keyboard UI hint has also been fixed along with a few others.
The rest of the patch notes focus on Steam Cloud saves. According to Valheim’s developer, Iron Gate Studio: "You as a player should not need to do anything , and the saves should be moved automatically. However, for this patch, we do advise people to make backups of your saves, just in case."
There’s apparently a bug with Steam Cloud saves which would cause players to lose progress if they were playing on multiple accounts on the same PC. To fix this, Iron Gate Studio has made a few changes to how the game saves to avoid running into this issue.
Since releasing the 0.209.8 patch though, we've also been given the 0.209.8 patch which fixes a minor saving issue that sneaked in via the previous patch. Make sure to look at both of these updates to fully understand the changes Iron Gate Studio has made to the game.
Want to get a head start in the Viking survival game? Take a look at our Valheim tips to quickly get to grips with the game. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2644190857399/valheim-goes-midsommar-but-in-a-much-less-gruesome-way | 2022-06-25T15:56:55Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2644190857399/valheim-goes-midsommar-but-in-a-much-less-gruesome-way | true | 4 |
Will Las Vegas Strip Casinos Ban a Popular Bad Habit?
Las Vegas caters to every sin.
You can experience "pride" when you pull off some sort of improbable gambling beat, "greed" when you see your winnings pile up, "lust" during all sorts of R-rated performances, "gluttony" as you partake of the city's many fine culinary offerings (and its endless buffets), "wrath" when your losing or you can't get into one of those top-tier eateries, and, of course, "sloth" if you sleep the day away or choose to lounge at a pool.
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report, MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get MGM Resorts International Report, Wynn Resorts (WYNN) - Get Wynn Resorts Limited Report, and every other Las Vegas casino operator has made sin their business. It's a city built on excess and allowing people to do things they might not when at home.
Offering endless sin (even when the sins are relatively mild ones) comes with a balance. The raucous table next you doing shots (and letting everyone know it) may make your indulgent romantic dinner less enjoyable. That's a balance all Las Vegas operators have to consider.
Do you offer a quiet pool experience, a day club with thumping DJ music, or something in the middle. Those are decisions Caesars, MGM, Wynn, and others must make for every venue and event.
The same has been true of another sin -- smoking -- but new data suggests that the choice around whether to allow people to light up in casinos may not actually be a hard one to make.
Smoking and Casinos Have Long Gone Together
During the darkest days of the pandemic (aside from the period when casinos were actually fully closed) Las Vegas casinos had to ban smoking because of mask rules. That banished smokers to outside areas.
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Las Vegas and really casinos in general have had to play a challenging game with smoking as the dangers of habit have become evident and it has become less popular. In the 60s, 70s, 80, and even 90s, casinos were a haven for smokers. Many Las Vegas casinos even had women peddling loose cigarettes on the casino floor so people (some who did not regularly smoke) could get their fix without leaving the machines or tables.
That has changed over the years with casinos expanding no smoking sections (and some even going smoke free, albeit that is very rare). The fear has always been that while most casino employees and any non-smoking guests would prefer smoke-free casinos, ban would keep smokers away and hurt revenue.
A new report suggests that might not be true.
Will Las Vegas Strip Casinos Ban Smoking?
C3 Gaming, a Las Vegas-based company, has issued a 30-page report that suggests that ending/banning smoking in casinos won't meaningfully impact revenue, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
“As a nation, we have seen a cultural shift away from smoking with fewer Americans than ever smoking cigarettes,” Amanda Belarmino, an assistant professor at UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality told the paper. “I think the trend of increased nonsmoking space will continue,” she said. “It can help casinos attract employees who don’t want to be exposed to secondhand smoke as well as guests. I think we may see a time when only a handful of casinos allow smoking in designated areas.”
The research was conducted independently and was not financed by any outside party.
MGM's Park MGM currently bans smoking, making it the only full smoke-free casino on the Strip. And, while more casinos could follow that example as essentially a marketing play to attract non-smokers, a full ban would likely require legislation at the state level, which seems unlikely.
The data, however, does open the door for more casinos to push smoking into designated casino areas allowing for the rest of the gaming floor to be, if not smoke-free, at least less smoky. | https://www.thestreet.com/investing/will-las-vegas-strip-casinos-ban-smoking | 2022-06-25T16:00:45Z | https://www.thestreet.com/investing/will-las-vegas-strip-casinos-ban-smoking | true | 2 |
The video of Ceaser Emanuel allegedly abusing a dog has gotten the attention of animal services.
Black Ink Crew has always been a source for drama, but it looks like Caeser Emanuel is now in some serious trouble after a video of him appearing to beat a dog surfaced online. The video has already gotten him fired from the reality TV show, and now it seems like more repercussions might be coming his way.
According to TMZ, the ex-Black Ink Crew star is being investigated by local law enforcement and animal services. A representative for Fulton County Animal Services told the outlet that they've been working with South Fulton PD to find more details about what happened at Emanuel's house.
Ceaser Emanuel is fighting the allegations. His lawyer claimed that the incident captured on video happened during the pandemic lockdown. Fulton County Animal Services, however, say that the statute of limitations has not passed and there is still time to charge him.
Emanuel has said that he believed the video was a "setup." According to his team, the video was released by an ex-girlfriend who wanted to get revenge because he broke up with her. "I know the footage that everybody's seen- it looks crazy," Emanuel said in an encounter with TMZ. "It's a moment in time which I wish I could take back. I came home and my dogs were attacking each other. I don't mean play fighting, they were going for each other's necks, they were trying to kill each other. I separate the dogs, now one of the dogs attacked me... I was nervous and I was scared. So at the end of the day, I was trying to back the dog down."
According to Emanuel's reps, the Fulton County police have found that his dogs are safe and healthy. The rep also noted, "Although his actions were not appropriate at all, [Ceasar] is sincerely apologetic and feels extremely bad. He is dealing with death threats which is causing him fear and depression. His only goal was to build an empire to help build jobs and bring the black community in the tattoo industry successful given that the community is limited there."
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Shah Rukh Khan is Bollywood's last superstar and social media saturated with 'stars' will ensure that
- After Shah Rukh Khan, there has been no Bollywood actor to have claimed that tag of a ‘superstar’ and if status quo continues in the industry, nobody ever will.
Saturday marks 30 years of Shah Rukh Khan’s Bollywood career. He made his debut with Deewana on this day back in 1992. He tasted box office success almost immediately with Baazigar and Darr the following year. Within a few years, he was the undisputed leader of the Hindi film industry. Over the next decade and a half, he worked his Midas touch, delivering multiple hits almost every year and consistently setting new benchmarks for box office successes. In the last decade, the hits have dried up somewhat and that has been Shah Rukh’s failing for sure. But the film industry has been unable to fill the void he left at the top, and that has been Bollywood’s fault. Also read: Gauri Khan shares ‘beautiful note’ on Shah Rukh Khan's 30 years at movies
Shah Rukh’s peak as the ‘King of Bollywood’ lasted roughly from the mid-1990s to the late 2000s. His superstardom roughly began a few years after Amitabh Bachchan’s reign at the top, who had himself taken over from Rajesh Khanna. In fact, one can trace back an almost unbroken chain of the number one heroes of Bollywood till Dilip Kumar in the late 1940s. Since then, the last ten years have been the longest when there has been no clear-cut ‘superstar’ in Hindi cinema.
From Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh to Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, have all tasted varying degrees of success. But none of them have been dominant for different reasons. Aamir has not been prolific enough, while Akshay and Salman have had their fair share of misfires too. Ranveer simply doesn’t give the same assurance of success that a ‘superstar’ should. The current landscape of the Hindi film industry means there will never be another superstar. If this status quo remains, viewers will continue to see a musical chair of middling ‘stars’, none of whom will ever attain true ‘superstardom’.
Social media's 'star saturation'
The proliferation of social media has brought stars closer to fans. They respond to comments, interact with fans on live chats, and occasionally repost of Instagram Stories which makes audiences feel more connected to stars than ever before. However, it has also created curated personas of stars where they are presented as not how they are but how they can be best marketed. Shah Rukh Khan did not become a superstar because of marketing. Outside of his box office success, what made him a favourite of the masses was that he seemed genuine. Here was a boy next door who was now the biggest actor in the industry and he still seemed humble, honest and hilarious. He still appeared as a family man and there was no publicity campaign behind it.
And then there is the fatigue and saturation that social media brings. With the stars of today always active, always around, they stay in the public eye 24x7. Fans know about everything from their favourite chocolate to the colour of the bed sheet in their room from last Tuesday. And they don’t have to wait for the next edition of Filmfare or Debonair for it. The mystery behind them is gone. The stars are accessible but are also human.
Superstars only exist in south cinema now
The one place that has escaped this social media saturation is south India. The four major film industries that are colloquially called south cinema--Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam--still have their fair share of superstars. For one, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, and Mammooty still rule the roost. Then you have the new crop like Prabhas, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Yash. Their superstardom emerges from fan craze, the kind of which is absent in Bollywood nowadays. The one lakh people that descended onto Ramoji Film City for RRR’s pre-release event are testament to that craze. Can any star, minus the Khans, command that kind of fan craze in Bollywood today? I’ll let you ponder on that one.
In Bollywood, studios have created personas of ‘stars’ from actors that they market around their films. These are almost products and brands that can be sold, not real people. And which is why, despite talent and even success, many of them fail to break that glass ceiling of superstardom. Part of the reason is that today’s Bollywood stars feel like they have arrived from an assembly line, eminently replaceable and not distinguishable.
Shah Rukh Khan has three releases lined up for 2023. He will start with Yash Raj Films’ Pathaan, a larger-than-life action entertainer and end it with Dunki, his first collaboration with Rajkumar Hirani. In between these two, there is Atlee’s Jawan, a massy thriller. For the first time in years, Shah Rukh has given himself a fighting chance to succeed at the box office. He may hit the jackpot or he may not. That’s on him and his films. His career will still continue. He may not rule Bollywood ever again but with his reign, ended Bollywood’s monarchy. Now it’s an oligarchy ruled by a few studios and their representatives. Bollywood, now is a kingdom without a king and there will never be another. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-is-bollywood-s-last-ever-superstar-here-s-why-101656164026985.html | 2022-06-25T16:06:18Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-is-bollywood-s-last-ever-superstar-here-s-why-101656164026985.html | false | 2 |
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Nanning [China], June 25 (ANI): More than 3.75 million residents have been affected by floods and heavy rains that lashed the parts of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, said local authorities on Saturday.
Guangxi has experienced six incidences of heavy rainfall during this year's flood season, with average rainfall recorded at 490.8 millimetres, 1.6 times that recorded in the same period during previous years, Xinhua News Agency reported.
According to a press release on the region's flood control and relief work, at least 3,436 houses have been toppled by the floods and rain-induced disasters, while it also damaged 159,300 hectares of crops in the region.
The direct economic losses have already surpassed 12.48 billion yuan (about 1.86 billion US dollars), Xinhua reported.
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According to forecasts, more heavy rains and typhoons are expected to hit Guangxi, an official from the region's flood control and drought relief headquarters informed. (ANI)
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The Tampa Bay Lightning’s bid for a Stanley Cup three-peat is still alive. The defending champions staved off elimination with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 35 shots for the win. Game 6 of the Cup final goes tomorrow in Tampa.
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk homers in a third straight game in a 9-4 win over the Brewers to start a three-game roadstand in Milwaukee. Kirk left the game in the seventh inning with a bruised hand. The Jays say Kirk underwent precautionary X-rays that came back negative.
South Korea’s In Gee Chun is running away with the women’s P-G-A championship in Bethesda, Maryland with a six-stroke lead after two rounds. Canada’s Brooke Henderson is tied for fourth at 4-under par heading into today’s third round. Xander Schauffele has a five-stroke lead in the P-G-A’s Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut.
The host Saint John Sea Dogs and Quebec Junior Hockey League champion Shawinigan Cataractes square off today in the Memorial Cup. The winner earns a bye to Wednesday’s championship game. The loser faces the Ontario Hockey League’s Hamilton Bulldogs in Monday’s semifinal.
The Canadian women’s soccer team hosts South Korea in a friendly tomorrow in Toronto. It’s not clear if 39-year-old star Christine Sinclair will be available for the match, however. The world’s all-time leading scorer is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Bev Priestman says it is more important to have Sinclair ready for next month’s CONCACAF championship in Mexico.
Friday’s Scoreboard
NHL – Stanley Cup Final
Tampa Bay 3 Colorado 2 (Colorado leads series 3-2)
Memorial Cup Round-Robin at Saint John, N.B.
Edmonton 2 Hamilton 4
CFL
Hamilton 12 Winnipeg 26
MLB
American League
Houston 3 N.Y. Yankees 1
Boston 6 Cleveland 3
Baltimore 4 Chicago White Sox 1
Kansas City 3 Oakland 1
Seattle 4 L.A. Angels 3
National League
N.Y. Mets 5 Miami 3
L.A. Dodgers 4 Atlanta 1
Chicago Cubs 3 St. Louis 0
San Diego 1 Philadelphia 0
Cincinnati 4 San Francisco 2
Interleague
Tampa Bay 4 Pittsburgh 3
Washington 2 Texas 1
Colorado 1 Minnesota 0
Toronto 9 Milwaukee 4
Detroit 5 Arizona 1
MLS
Orlando City 0 Cincinnati 1
Saturday’s Games (All times Eastern)
CFL
Edmonton at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Toronto at B.C., 10 p.m.
Memorial Cup Round-Robin at Saint John, N.B.
Saint John vs. Shawinigan, 4 p.m.
MLB
American League
Houston (Javier 4-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Cole 6-1), 1:05 p.m.
Baltimore (TBD) at Chicago White Sox (Lynn 1-0), 2:10 p.m.
Oakland (Koenig 1-2) at Kansas City (Keller 2-8), 4:10 p.m.
Boston (Winckowski 2-1) at Cleveland (Bieber 3-3), 6:10 p.m.
Seattle (Gilbert 7-3) at L.A. Angels (Sandoval 3-2), 10:07 p.m.
National League
Chicago Cubs (TBD) at St. Louis (Mikolas 5-5), 2:15 p.m.
N.Y. Mets (Bassitt 5-5) at Miami (Rogers 3-6), 4:10 p.m.
Cincinnati (Minor 1-3) at San Francisco (Webb 6-2), 7:15 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers (Heaney 1-0) at Atlanta (Fried 7-2), 7:15 p.m.
Philadelphia (Eflin 2-5) at San Diego (Snell 0-4), 10:10 p.m.
Interleague
Pittsburgh (Brubaker 1-7) at Tampa Bay (Kluber 3-4), 1:10 p.m.
Washington (Gray 6-4) at Texas (TBD), 4:05 p.m.
Toronto (Kikuchi 2-3) at Milwaukee (Burnes 5-4), 4:10 p.m.
Colorado (Senzatela 3-3) at Minnesota (Archer 1-3), 7:15 p.m.
Detroit (Faedo 1-4) at Arizona (Davies 2-4), 10:10 p.m.
MLS
Sporting Kansas City at Seattle, 3 p.m.
Nashville at D.C. United, 5 p.m.
Charlotte FC at CF Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta at Toronto FC, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at Houston, 8 p.m.
Minnesota at Miami, 8 p.m.
FC Dallas at Austin FC, 9 p.m.
Columbus at Real Salt Lake, 10 p.m.
LA Galaxy at San Jose ppd.
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In infants, severe brain bleeds are associated with long-term sight problems, researchers at the University of Bristol have found as part of a ten-year follow-up study.
The study, published in the journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, reviewed 32 children who had detailed assessments at 10- to 11 years old after experiencing Grades 3 or 4 intraventricular hemorrhage (brain bleeds) and ventricular dilation (IVHVD) as part of a study called DRIFT10.
The DRIFT10 study was set up to investigate a 'brain washing' technique for brain bleeds called DRIFT (Drainage, Irrigation and Fibrinolytic Therapy). DRIFT, pioneered by Bristol researchers, is the first and only treatment to objectively benefit infants with serious brain hemorrhage by washing out the ventricles in the brain to remove toxic fluid and reduce pressure.
Newborn Brain Bleeds
The visual examinations were part of a ten-year follow-up study for children in the original DRIFT randomized trial. Testers followed a protocol, and it was unknown to them whether the child had experienced Grade 3 or Grade 4 IVHVD and all other data.The study found all 32 children assessed had at least one visual impairment. The average number of impairments per child was six for children who experienced a Grade 4 IVHVD compared to three for children who experienced a Grade 3 IVHVD. Each extra vision impairment for each child was associated with increased educational support at school, after adjustment for developmental age equivalence.
The children's parents were unaware of these problems and mostly reported their children had a normal vision as long as any glasses they had were being worn.
However, the researchers found that for each additional sight problem a child had, they were more likely to be getting extra support with their learning. This suggests the sight problems may have contributed to the difficulties with learning experienced by this group of children.
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A protest outside a wine shop in Delhi turned violent after a clash broke out between two groups of women. Screams can be heard as the women bouncers, in black, were seen kicking and punching the women protestors in a video shot from a building right across the liquor shop. A policeman was roughed up too during the brawl.
The quarrel on Thursday night started when a protest was staged by a group of local women, who were against the opening of the liquor shop in the area. As their demonstration got heated, they got into a fight with the women staff of the shop.
When Ranjit, a head constable of Tigdi police station in south Delhi, tried to intervene, he was beaten up and his uniform was torn. Soon after a team of police reached the spot and brought the situation under control.
Police have arrested 10 women in the case. The injured were sent for medical examination at AIIMS Trauma Center.
According to police, a case under several sections, including 146 for rioting, was filed against the 10 offenders booked.
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Brock Lesnar is one of the top stars in the wrestling business right now — and has been from the moment he debuted in 2002 — but Madcap Moss believes that “he’s underrated.”
The 2022 Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal winner spoke to “The Power Trip After Party!” about the Beast, stating that he is a “once in a lifetime guy,” in reference to the manner in which he performs and his physical appearance. Lesnar is someone who has always wowed fans with his feats of strength in the ring, which, in combination with his explosive pace, have captured the attention of the WWE Universe for two decades.
“He commands a presence, there’s no doubt man,” Moss said. “Just a physical specimen, but yeah the attitude he has, and the confidence that he carries knowing that he can whoop anyone’s you-know-what whenever he wants, you can feel it.”
While Lesnar has been a hard-hitting heel for a large segment of his career, particularly when working alongside Paul Heyman, he has also shown a lighter side to his personality over the years. From his comedic segments with Kurt Angle during his first run to leaning into his legitimate love of hunting during more recent segments with Sami Zayn, Lesnar has proven to fans that he knows how to have a good time, which is a side of him that Moss has also seen. Moss doesn’t know whether it’s “just the University Of Minnesota connection,” that they share, but the Beast has “always been really good” to him, although Moss has admittedly never been taken to Suplex City.
“We haven’t crossed paths in the ring yet, although that is something that I would love to do someday and I hope I get the chance to do,” Moss said.
Whether he’s working as a heel or a babyface, Lesnar has always found success in WWE, being a seven-time WWE Champion and a three-time Universal Champion amongst his many other accomplishments. The Beast is somebody who constantly dominates the main event scene in WWE whenever he is brought back, and is seen by many as one of the top names of all time.
“To me, as good as he is considered, which I think a lot of people consider him to be an all-time great in the WWE, I still think he’s underrated,” Moss said. “I think he’s absolutely been one of the best WWE superstars of the past couple of decades in so many different ways.”
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Female Energy celebrates women-owned small businesses, community and artists in Rockford area
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Thousands of reservists are unvaccinated as deadline nears
About 60,000 Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers have not yet received COVID-19 vaccines with just a week remaining before an end-of-month deadline to do so, the Washington Post reports.
Why it matters: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin set the deadline last year. The mandate allowed soldiers to seek an exemption, but failure to do so or receive the shots could result in discharge from the service.
State of play: The deadline for reservists to comply with the order was about seven months longer than the military gave service members in other branches.
- Officials believed it would be more difficult to vaccinate the part-time service members, who typically report for duty one weekend a month in addition to the two weeks of annual training they receive.
- Some reservists may have been vaccinated at civilian hospitals and not yet reported their status, per the Post.
By the numbers: The military has already removed roughly 3,400 soldiers for not complying with the mandate, Military Times reported.
- Ninety-five U.S. service members have died from the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Half of those were in the Army Reserve and National Guard, per Military Times.
- Roughly 1.7 million service members are already fully vaccinated, according to data made available by the DOD.
The big picture: During discussion on the annual defense authorization bill, House Republicans tried last week to change the military’s mandate or end it altogether.
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TPG Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SDY – Get Rating) by 94.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 141,966 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 68,790 shares during the period. SPDR S&P Dividend ETF comprises about 7.8% of TPG Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings, making the stock its biggest position. TPG Financial Advisors LLC owned about 0.08% of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF worth $18,187,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of SDY. Clearview Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Ahrens Investment Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $35,000. Rinkey Investments acquired a new position in shares of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $43,000. Rise Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $43,000. Finally, City State Bank acquired a new position in shares of SPDR S&P Dividend ETF during the 4th quarter worth approximately $43,000.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House sends Biden compromise gun violence bill as Buffalo, Uvalde killings prompt end to decades of gridlock in Congress.
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CHENNAI: The unit of director Mari Selvaraj's much-awaited 'Maamannan', featuring actors Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil and Keerthy Suresh in the lead, has wrapped up the second schedule of the film, believed to be a political drama.
Taking to Twitter, Red Giant Movies, which is producing the film, posted pictures of the unit cutting a cake to mark the conclusion of the schedule and said, "With this, we wrapped the second schedule of 'Maamannan! Can't wait for the next schedule to begin."
Udhayanidhi Stalin, in a lighter vein, too tweeted, "And it's the end of 'Maamannan' second schedule! Last and final schedule will happen only if Keerthy Suresh ma'am and Fahaadh give dates. Please consider! Sorry Mari Selvaraj sir for all the torture and one mores! Thanks 'Maamannan' team!"
Keerthy Suresh responded to Udhayanidhi's tweet, saying, "Ayyo sir!! Thanks to all the fun and laughter on the sets Udhayanidhi Stalin sir, Mari Selvaraj sir."
The first schedule of the eagerly-awaited film was completed on March 29.
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At least one person was killed and two others wounded in a shooting at a WeatherTech facility in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook, Ill., police said.
Officers were called to the scene around 6:30 a.m. CT Saturday. About three hours later, a suspect was taken into custody, according to a news release.
Bolingbrook Police said of the two people injured, one person remains in critical condition and the other has been released from the hospital.
The identities of the victims and the suspect have not been released.
This is a developing story. Some things that get reported by the media will later turn out to be wrong. We will focus on reports from police officials and other authorities, credible news outlets and reporters who are at the scene. We will update as the situation develops.
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GARRETT, Ind. (AP) — Four people have been hurt after a motorcycle collided with a car in northeastern Indiana.
The 37-year-old motorcycle operator was speeding Friday when he crossed the centerline of a road in Garrett and struck the car, WANE-TV reported Saturday.
Garrett is north of Fort Wayne.
The DeKalb County sheriff's office said the motorcycle left the roadway and skidded into tall grass. The operator was hospitalized with head, arm and wrist injuries.
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Presenting the annual report on the state of the American economy in Washington, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that experts of the IMF think that the US economy is likely to slow this year and especially next year. This comes at a time when the Federal Reserve implements its rate-tightening plan to curb inflation. "We see very significant downside risks in the US economy this year and especially next year," she said. Georgieva pointed out that, according to the IMF's baseline scenario, the US economy is unlikely to avoid a recession.
"High energy prices pose risks to the global economy and also affect the pace of its development," said Georgieva, reported to Russian news agency Tass.
"This is a risk for the US economy and for the world economy as a whole. Not only because it affects inflation, but because it has broader consequences for growth prospects. When we look at the potential for some withdrawal of oil supply, that, of course, could create further pressure on oil prices," the IMF head said.
The IMF head stated that they needed a policy that would prevent further pressure on the prices of oil. She added that many developing countries are in crisis-like situations under the current situation. Also, the Fund's Managing Director discussed the issue with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and stressed that the current food crisis could become worse by next year, not only because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war but also because of crop failures in a number of countries.
"I want to say something that sometimes is left unthought and it is important to fight inflation today. This is a top priority for a reason because if we don't secure price stability, it would be negative for growth and it will be negative for income will affect people. It will affect families dramatically. So, it is an important step to be taken and successful. Over time will be beneficial for global growth. But some pain to get to that success can be a necessary price to pay," she said. | https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/us-news/us-economy-to-face-significant-downside-risks-in-2022-and-2023-imf-articleshow.html | 2022-06-25T17:14:33Z | https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/us-news/us-economy-to-face-significant-downside-risks-in-2022-and-2023-imf-articleshow.html | true | 1 |
Police: 1 killed, 2 wounded in Illinois warehouse shooting
Published: Jun. 25, 2022 at 12:55 PM EDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — One person has been killed and two others wounded in a shooting Saturday at an automotive interior products warehouse in suburban Chicago.
Bolingbrook police responded about 6:25 a.m. to reports of the shooting at the WeatherTech facility, Capt. Anthony Columbus told WLS-TV.
The suspected shooter fled the building, but was found about 9:25 a.m. and taken into custody, police said.
The victims were taken to hospitals where one later died, police said. Another was in critical condition and the third was treated and released.
Further details about the shooting were not immediately available.
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Watch: Massive protests held across U.S. after Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The ruling stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion, a fundamental and deeply personal change for Americans’ lives after nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade. The court’s overturning of the landmark court ruling is likely to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
Abortion foes cheered the ruling, but abortion-rights supporters, including President Joe Biden, expressed dismay and pledged to fight to restore the rights.
Protests built into the evening in a number of cities, including thousands demonstrating against the decision outside the barricaded Supreme Court.
New York
More than 10,000 people gathered in Washington Square Park and Union Square to voice their outrage over the once-seemingly unthinkable decision.
The protests continued into the night and arrests were reported.
Los Angeles
Marches and the protests in Los Angeles prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to issue a citywide tactical alert around 8 p.m.
The protests, which started in downtown Los Angeles early Friday morning, spilled onto the freeway – specifically on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway from the West 5th Street – around 7 p.m.
As of late Friday night, officials did not give a number of arrests made during Friday's series of protests. As of 10 p.m. no injuries were formally announced by LAPD.
Chicago
Thousands of people marched in downtown Chicago Friday night to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
"Today is a devastating day in history," one activist said.
Several local leaders showed up to join the abortion rights activists, including Governor JB Pritzker, who promised Illinois will not roll back.
Following the rally, Pritzker led thousands of demonstrators along North Dearborn.
San Francisco
The protest in the city of San Francisco Friday evening began at the Phillip Burton Federal Building and ended at the Ferry Building after speeches, chants, marching and a 49-minute sit-in on Market Street that represented the 49 years Roe v. Wade was law in the United States.
The rally began at 5 p.m. at the federal courthouse with a small crowd, but soon expanded to more than 1,000 people listening to speeches lambasting the Supreme Court justices and warning against the consequences of their decision.
Protestors who sat blocking the intersection of Market and 8th said they were prepared to risk arrest by police.
Washington, DC
Protests began promptly in the nation's capital Friday morning after the ruling came down. Thousands of activists on both sides of the issue gathered outside the Supreme Court building, and the protests continued into the night.
Dallas
Women’s rights advocates converged on Downtown Dallas and other parts of North Texas Friday.
A security fence went up around the Earle Cabell Federal Building. Windows were boarded up as well in anticipation. But Friday’s protest remained peaceful.
Orlando
The SCOTUS ruling sparked marches and protests across Florida, while other state leaders praised the decision. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will "work to expand pro-life protections."
Philadelphia
A massive protest marched through the streets of Philadelphia on Friday night.
Several Philadelphia pro-choice groups - with the support of city council members - organized the "All Out For Abortion Rights" rally at City Hall that started to ramp-up around 6 p.m. and exploded in size a short time later.
Protesters appeared to stay peaceful as they chanted and held homemade signs scrawled with pro-choice talking points and quips.
Phoenix
Police fired tear gas to disperse Roe v. Wade demonstrators from outside the Arizona Capitol Friday night, forcing lawmakers to huddle briefly in a basement inside the building as they rushed to complete their 2022 session.
Thousands of protesters had gathered earlier on the Capitol grounds in Phoenix, divided into groups both supporting and condemning the decision.
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Protestors organized in the Twin Cities less than 12 hours after the Supreme Court decision.
Pro-life supporters organized by Pro-Life Action Ministries gathered outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in St. Paul around 5 p.m. Friday. Only 30 minutes later, pro-choice advocates organized by UnRestrict Minnesota and ACLU-MN gathered across the river in Minneapolis at the Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse for a "vigil on reproductive freedom."
But a decidedly larger gathering led by Students for a Democratic Society, in coordination with other community groups, held its own demonstration on the West Bank campus of the University of
Minnesota, outside the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, then marched followed down Washington Avenue to the Hennepin County Courthouse.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.fox26houston.com/news/protests-marches-roe-v-wade-supreme-court | 2022-06-25T17:16:49Z | https://www.fox26houston.com/news/protests-marches-roe-v-wade-supreme-court | true | 10 |
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina will receive $20,500 as part of a $1.25 million settlement from Carnival Cruise Line following a 2019 data breach, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday afternoon.
Forty-six states have received part of a settlement from the Florida-based business. Information was stolen about 2,259 South Carolinians, who have been notified.
The company reported in March 2020 that an “unauthorized actor” had access to some Carnival employees’ email accounts. It waited 10 months after it found out about the breach to report it.
The breach included the names, addresses, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, card information, health information and some Social Security numbers, according to Wilson. It impacted about 180,000 employees and customers.
“What happened in this case is a reminder that it could happen to any other business, so it’s important for businesses to take preventive measures to protect the private information of their customers,” Wilson said in the written announcement. “They also need to follow regulations about notifying consumers promptly when there is a breach of private information.”
Carnival is required to strengthen its email security and breach response protocols, according to the announcement. Other measures include creating a breach response and notification plan, requiring email security training for employees, using multi-factor authentication for remotely accessing emails and requiring strong passwords, among others. | https://www.fox46.com/news/south-carolina-receiving-20-5k-in-carnival-settlement/ | 2022-06-25T17:17:03Z | https://www.fox46.com/news/south-carolina-receiving-20-5k-in-carnival-settlement/ | false | 12 |
The bipartisan bill came together just weeks after mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo that killed more than 30 people, including 19 children at an elementary school.
The law includes provisions to help states keep guns out of the hands of those deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.
The reform came the same week as the Supreme Court expanded gun owners' rights, saying on Thursday for the first time that the U.S. Constitution protected an individual's ability to carry a handgun in public for self-defense.
"The Supreme Court has made some terrible decisions," Biden told reporters after that ruling, and another on Friday that eliminated the right to abortion nationwide. | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Biden-signs-gun-safety-bill-into-law--40813146/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20220625 | 2022-06-25T17:17:18Z | https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Biden-signs-gun-safety-bill-into-law--40813146/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20220625 | true | null |
WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, June 27, 2022
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839 AM PDT Sat Jun 25 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...High temperatures of 102-107 degrees Saturday through
Monday. Overnight lows in the upper 60's to upper 70's.
* WHERE...San Joaquin Valley, lower Sierra Nevada foothills,
lower Kern River Valley, and West Side Hills.
* WHEN...From Noon today to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...High heat will significantly increase the potential
for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or
participating in outdoor activities. Overnight lows in the
warmest locations may provide little relief.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
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rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
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EASTBOURNE, ENGLAND (REUTERS) - Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova geared up for this year's tournament in style as she sailed past former Roland Garros winner Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 6-2 to capture the WTA 500 Eastbourne International crown on Saturday (June 25).
It was a 29th career title and the first in more than a year for the 32-year-old Czech as she underlined her status as an outside contender for Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.
Kvitova was flawless on serve and surged into an early lead, racking up 18 winners on the back of some superb ball-striking against Latvian defending champion Ostapenko, who was on a nine-match winning streak in Eastbourne.
Former world number two Kvitova was truly tested only once during the 77-minute encounter, saving five break points in a marathon 12-minute game at 2-1 in the second set.
Wimbledon 25th seed Kvitova takes on Italian Jasmine Paolini in the first round at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, while 12th seed Ostapenko faces France's Oceane Dodin.
However, Ostapenko cast doubt on her fitness ahead of that encounter after she pulled out of the Eastbourne doubles final with a right toe injury.
Ostapenko and her partner Lyudmyla Kichenok were due to face Aleksandra Krunic and Magda Linette, who were crowned champions following the walkover. | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/tennis-kvitova-surges-past-ostapenko-to-claim-eastbourne-crown | 2022-06-25T17:20:06Z | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/tennis-kvitova-surges-past-ostapenko-to-claim-eastbourne-crown | false | 2 |
PARIS (AFP) - Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed his first title on grass Saturday (June 25) after beating Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/2) in the Mallorca Open final.
World number six Tsitsipas held his nerve in a deciding tiebreak after failing to serve out the match at 5-3.
It is the second title of the year for the Greek who defended his Monte Carlo Masters crown on clay in April.
Tsitsipas begins his Wimbledon campaign next week against Swiss qualifier Alexander Ritschard.
Last year's French Open runner-up has lost in the first round in three of his four trips to the All England Club. | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/tennis-tsitsipas-wins-first-grass-title-in-mallorca | 2022-06-25T17:20:16Z | https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/tennis-tsitsipas-wins-first-grass-title-in-mallorca | true | null |
When it comes to laptops powered by ARM-based SoC, many see Apple as the king. The MacBook Air M1 has amazing battery life, performance, and app-emulation when compared to Windows devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon compute platform SoC.
The MacBook Air stands well ahead of a Microsoft device like the Surface Pro X, which is powered by custom ARM-based Microsoft SQ1 and SQ2 silicon. Recently, though, a new challenger has come to try and take down Apple’s spot at the top of the ARM-chip heap. It’s the ThinkPad X13s, which is available from Lenovo for prices starting at $1,300.
That brings us to our side-by-side comparison, looking at specs, design, performance, display, and portability — helping you decide which flagship ARM-powered laptop is better for your needs.
Specs and price
Design
Both the MacBook Air and the ThinkPad X13s are designed as traditional clamshell laptops. Both are also passively cooled, meaning they’re completely fanless. That’s where the design similarities end, though, as these devices are made of very different materials.
The ThinkPad X13s is made of recycled magnesium. This material is a lot lighter than aluminum. It’s been used on other ThinkPad models before and is quite sturdy and durable.
We have a ThinkPad X13 in-house and think the magnesium stands up well, with no bending, creaking, or warping to deal with. Overall, though, it does feel a bit like plastic on the corners of the keyboard deck. The material feels much more like aluminum on the lid, where it’s cool to the touch. Note that this magnesium ThinkPad is also more prone to fingerprints and can get dirty quickly.
The MacBook Air, meanwhile, is made out of recycled aluminum. This is a rinse and repeat choice of material for Apple as this material is found on all the company’s laptops. Yet, it still ends up feeling rock-solid when we reviewed it. It feels very expensive and premium at all corners of the laptop, and we never had issues with it getting dirty.
If you’re curious about how that design choice shapes up for weight and dimensions, then wonder no more. In length, the ThinkPad is shorter than the MacBook Air. It is shorter in width and also slightly thinner at 0.53 inches, versus the 0.63 inches on the MacBook Air. The ThinkPad is also lighter at 2.35 pounds versus the 2.8 pounds MacBook Air.
In color options, the ThinkPad X13s only comes in one “Thunder Black” color. The MacBook Air, meanwhile, comes in either gold, silver, or space gray.
Keyboard and trackpad
The keyboards on the ThinkPad X13s and MacBook Air M1 are quite different. On Apple’s laptop, you get a backlit Magic Keyboard, as well as a Force Touch haptic trackpad and a fingerprint sensor on the power button. The ThinkPad X13s has a traditional spill-resistant keyboard, a glass touchpad, and a TrackPoint nub. A similar fingerprint reader is also on the power button.
Apple’s Magic Keyboard on the M1 MacBook Air replaces the troublesome butterfly keyboard on older models. We thought the keys were nicely sized, with great precision and bottoming action. The Force Touch trackpad, meanwhile, was something that we found quite large and accurate at the time of review versus Windows laptops — though the Surface Laptop Studio and XPS 13 Plus now have this, too.
With the ThinkPad X13s that we’re testing, the keycaps on the keyboard have a nice soft feeling when pressed into the chassis. There’s not too much bottoming out, and typing action feels great. The keycaps are curved, though, similar to the Lenovo Yoga Line. We also do like the trackpad, as it is smooth to use and made of glass. It is not haptic like the one on Apple’s machine, however. Clicking produces loud noises and harsher feedback. It’s also a lot smaller, too. The addition of the TrackPoint helps with finer clicking, though, as does the additional left, right, and scroll buttons above the trackpad.
Oh, and just like Apple’s MacBook Air, there are speakers to the left and right of the keyboard deck on the ThinkPad. It’s a great design choice that helps make audio feel immersive on both laptops.
Performance
Performance is the most important thing to consider in the ThinkPad X13s vs Apple M1 MacBook Air debate. We’ll be diving deep into the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 vs Apple M1 debate, but there’s a catch. Windows on ARM limits which types of testing software we can use for our performance comparison, but we do have some early calls to make with our unit, which is maxed out with 32GB RAM.
It is not really good for the ARM-powered ThinkPad, though there are some really big gains when compared to other laptops in the Windows on ARM space. Here’s why.
In Geekbench 5, the ThinkPad x13s scores behind the MacBook Air M1. The ThinkPad X13s netted 1,118 single-core and 5,776 multi-core results. That’s put up against the MacBook Air M1, which got 1,727 single-core and 7,585 multi-core results.
That Geekbench score might look bad against the MacBook, but there are huge differences between Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx generations. The Samsung Galaxy Book Go 5G with the 8cx Gen 2 got a 796 single-core score and a 3,105 multi-core score. It even kills the original Surface Pro X, which scores 618 single-core and 2,593 multi-core.
For reference in the Windows space, Lenovo claims system-level performance on this device can be boosted by up to 57% and that multi-tasking can be up to 85% faster. This brings the ThinkPad closer to an Intel Core i5 in terms of performance in the Windows space. For example, the quad-core Intel Core i5-11320H on a Dell Inspiron 15 nets a 1,429 single-core score and a 4,275 multi-core score.
Just as you’d get on an M1 MacBook Air, we think things like web browsing in Chrome and Edge work great on the ThinkPad. Along with office work, these apps perform very well on this system in our real-world tests. That’s even with Chrome, which runs emulated on this machine due to the app not being optimized for Windows 11 on ARM. While it’s behind the 100 scores we get on most Windows laptops or the 200 scores on the MacBook Air M1, our Speedometer 2.0 test can account for that, as it nets around 87.2.
Even some very light gaming in a Steam title like Broforce works well on the ThinkPad, as the title performs at a solid 60 frames per second. We won’t go beyond that though on the ThinkPad, as when we tested a more demanding title like CS: Go, the system locked up and we ended up putting the game in a windowed mode with settings all the way down. Encoding a podcast in a video editor, Filmora also suffers badly on the ThinkPad, with a 30-minute project and 2GB of files taking 25 minutes to complete.
This ThinkPad is great for office work, web browsing, or using common Win32 apps not optimized for ARM. However, the more demanding tasks on the ThinkPad X13s are behind expectations from other Windows laptops of its class — and what you’ll get with the M1 MacBook Air. From our experience, the MacBook is able to encode movies in just 4.5 minutes in our tests and run games like Fortnite at higher resolutions than the ThinkPad ever can.
The reason for that end result has a lot to do with the emulation Microsoft is using on the ARM flavor of Windows 11. It is behind what Apple has accomplished with Rosseeta 2 on the M1 MacBook Air. With the ThinkPad, if you’re using an app that’s been optimized for Windows on ARM (like Edge), it will be able to fully unlock the performance benefits of the 8cx Gen 3.
If your app isn’t optimized (many are not), it will run under emulation and won’t be able to use the Adreno GPU inside the ThinkPad X13s. Take our test with Cinebench, for example, which is under emulation. It just sees the CPU and netted some really poor results with 2,029 for multi-core, and 554 single-core. That is behind the 1,498 points in single-core mode on the M1 MacBook Air and the 8,359 points in multi-core of the MacBook.
Optimized apps like Visual Studio 2022, though, did unlock the GPU power and installed with speed, as did several Windows Store games like Asphalt 8, so it’s not all a loss. But all around, the M1 MacBook Air definitely has better performance, since all apps and games work well, even with emulation.
Display
The MacBook Air M1 and the ThinkPad X13s have indifferent displays. Both are tuned to the 16:10 aspect ratio for great multitasking, but that’s all they share in common.
Apple’s MacBook Air M1 has a better panel than the Thinkpad X13s. It’s an IPS, glossy panel tuned to 2,560 x 1,600 resolution. That panel can hit up to 389 nits and can max out at 400 nits. In our tests, color hits 100% of the sRGB spectrum and 79% of the AdobeRGB spectrum.
The ThinkPad X13s is behind that. It is lower resolution at 1,920 x 1,200. It also has an IPS panel like the MacBook, but it only can top 300 nits of brightness. Touch is an option, though, which you’ll never get on a MacBook panel. The non-touch option on the ThinkPad can hit 300 nits brightness, as well as 100% of sRGB, just like the MacBook. This means it might not be the best for outdoor work.
Otherwise, touch models hit 72% of the NTSC spectrum. The display is still visibly bright and vibrant when indoors, as we could make out the fine colors of blue waters against yellow sands in a sample video during our viewing of a YouTube video with the screen at 100% brightness. But we definitely still feel that the M1 MacBook Air gets better brightness when outdoors.
Portability and battery life
Portability will cover ports and battery life on the ThinkPad X13s vs the MacBook Air M1. In these areas, the devices are equal with some exceptions.
Both laptops have USB-C ports and headphone jacks, but the MacBook is compatible with Thunderbolt accessories, and the ThinkPad is not. Note that M1 MacBook Airs also can’t connect to dual displays, but the ThinkPad can. It supports up to 3 independent displays (the native display and 2 external monitors) via USB-C.
Another thing that makes the ThinkPad portable: It has an optional 5G modem with an eSIM. The MacBook does not have this. Even webcams are better on the ThinkPad, since it comes in at 5 megapixels and is backed by AI features on the Qualcomm SoC for better image quality. Apple’s MacBook is stuck with a boring 720p webcam.
As far as battery life goes, the ThinkPad and the M1 MacBook Air are neck-in-neck, but with some important caveats to point out. The Lenovo has a lower-resolution screen, so it can use that for better battery life. We got to around 28 hours of battery when looping a movie on the ThinkPad with Wi-FI off and the screen at under 100 nits.
That’s ahead of the MacBook Air, but the panel is the exception. As for web browsing, the MacBook Air wins out. We got to around 13.5 hours of life in our tests that involve using Microsoft Edge in our daily workflow with the screen at 32% brightness. It’s still behind the MacBook Air, though, which wins out at 15.5 hours and is at the top.
The Apple M1 still wins
In the battle between ARM-based laptops, we’re going to have to give the win to the Apple MacBook Air. While the ThinkPad X13s makes big gains for the Windows on ARM field, it’s still behind what Apple has done with the M1 MacBook Air in terms of performance.
This is mainly due to the emulation layer in Windows 11 not fully unlocking the power of GPU and many non-ARM optimized apps only depending only on the CPU layer for GPU-needed tasks. The ThinkPad though does get great battery life and has the huge plus of 5G connections, but until some of the kinks of Windows on ARM get worked out, Apple continues to keep the lead.
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Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton raised its stake in The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR – Get Rating) by 126.3% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 2,211 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,234 shares during the quarter. Rosenberg Matthew Hamilton’s holdings in Kroger were worth $127,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Kroger in the 4th quarter valued at $236,958,000. Capital World Investors boosted its holdings in Kroger by 24.8% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 15,666,470 shares of the company’s stock valued at $709,064,000 after purchasing an additional 3,112,175 shares during the period. DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main bought a new stake in Kroger in the 4th quarter valued at $131,061,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC bought a new stake in Kroger in the 4th quarter valued at $76,540,000. Finally, National Bank of Canada FI bought a new stake in Kroger in the 4th quarter valued at $33,885,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 81.52% of the company’s stock.
Shares of NYSE:KR opened at $48.45 on Friday. The Kroger Co. has a one year low of $37.26 and a one year high of $62.78. The company has a 50 day moving average of $52.44 and a 200-day moving average of $50.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39, a current ratio of 0.76 and a quick ratio of 0.30. The stock has a market cap of $34.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.71, a P/E/G ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 0.49.
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 15th will be given a dividend of $1.04 per share. This is a boost from Kroger’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.21. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 12th. This represents a $4.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.59%. Kroger’s payout ratio is currently 28.97%.
In related news, SVP Yael Cosset sold 34,812 shares of Kroger stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $59.50, for a total transaction of $2,071,314.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 162,207 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,651,316.50. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Timothy A. Massa sold 50,283 shares of Kroger stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.03, for a total transaction of $2,917,922.49. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 163,956 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,514,366.68. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 1.35% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
A number of analysts have weighed in on KR shares. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Kroger from $38.00 to $41.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, June 17th. BNP Paribas raised shares of Kroger from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $60.00 price objective for the company in a report on Friday, April 22nd. Telsey Advisory Group lifted their price target on shares of Kroger from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 7th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on shares of Kroger from $41.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, March 4th. Finally, Credit Suisse Group lifted their price target on shares of Kroger from $47.00 to $57.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, March 4th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $52.22.
Kroger Company Profile (Get Rating)
The Kroger Co operates as a retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natural food and organic sections, pharmacies, general merchandise, pet centers, fresh seafood, and organic produce; and multi-department stores provide apparel, home fashion and furnishings, outdoor living, electronics, automotive products, and toys.
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A gunman opened fire in Oslo’s night-life district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what Norwegian security service called an “Islamist terror act” during the capital’s annual Pride festival.
Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in downtown Oslo.
The PST security service raised its terror alert level from “moderate” to “extraordinary” — the highest level — after the attack, which sent panicked revelers fleeing into the streets or trying to hide from the gunman.
PST acting chief Roger Berg called the attack an “extreme Islamist terror act” and said the suspect had a “long history of violence and threats” as well as mental health issues.
He said PST first became aware of the suspect in 2015 and later became concerned that he had become radicalized and was part of an unspecified Islamist network.
Upon the advice of police, organizers canceled a Pride parade that was set for Saturday as the highlight of a weeklong festival. Scores of people marched through the capital anyway, waving rainbow flags.
One of the shootings happened outside the London Pub, a bar popular with the city’s LGBTQ community, just hours before the parade was set to begin.
Police attorney Christian Hatlo said the suspect was being held on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and terrorism, based on the number of people targeted at multiple locations.
“Our overall assessment is that there are grounds to believe that he wanted to cause grave fear in the population,” Hatlo said.
Police said two of the shooting victims died and 10 people were being treated for serious injuries, but none of them was believed to be in life-threatening condition. Eleven other people had minor injuries.
Olav Roenneberg, a journalist from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, said he witnessed the shooting.
“I saw a man arrive at the site with a bag. He picked up a weapon and started shooting,” Roenneberg told NRK. “First I thought it was an air gun. Then the glass of the bar next door was shattered and I understood I had to run for cover.”
Another witness, Marcus Nybakken, 46, said he saw a lot of people running and screaming and thought it was a fist fight.
“But then I heard that it was a shooting and that there was someone shooting with a submachine gun,” Nybakken told Norwegian broadcaster TV2.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said in a Facebook post that “the shooting outside London Pub in Oslo tonight was a cruel and deeply shocking attack on innocent people.”
He said that while the motive was unclear, the shooting had caused fear and grief in the LGBTQ community.
“We all stand by you,” Gahr Stoere wrote.
Christian Bredeli, who was at the bar, told Norwegian newspaper VG that he hid on the fourth floor with a group of about 10 people until he was told it was safe to come out.
“Many were fearing for their lives,” he said. “On our way out we saw several injured people, so we understood that something serious had happened.”
TV2 showed footage of people running down Oslo streets in panic as shots rang out in the background.
Investigators said the suspect was known to police, as well as to PST, but not for any major violent crimes. His criminal record included a narcotics offense and a weapons offense for carrying a knife, Hatlo said.
Hatlo said police seized two weapons after the attack: a handgun and an automatic weapon, both of which he described as “not modern” without giving details.
He said the suspect had not made any statement to the police and was in contact with a defense lawyer.
Hatlo said it was too early to say whether the gunman specifically targeted members of the LGBTQ community.
“We have to look closer at that, we don’t know yet,” he said.
Still, police advised organizers of the Pride festival to cancel the parade Saturday.
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“Oslo Pride therefore urges everyone who planned to participate or watch the parade to not show up. All events in connection with Oslo Prides are canceled,” organizers said on the official Facebook page of the event.
Inge Alexander Gjestvang, leader of FRI, the Norwegian organisation for sexual and gender diversity, said the shooting has shaken the Nordic country’s LGBTQ community.
“We encourage everyone to stand together, take care of each other. We’ll be back later, proud, visible but right now it’s not the time for that,” he told TV2.
King Harald V offered condolences to the relatives of victims and said the royal family was “horrified” by the attack.
“We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. We must continue to stand up for all people to feel safe,” the monarch said.
Norway has a relatively low crime rate but has experienced violent attacks by right-wing extremists, including one of the worst mass shootings in Europe in 2011, when a gunman killed 69 people on the island of Utoya after setting off a bomb in Oslo that left eight dead.
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A man was sentenced to 8.5 to 15 years in prison for kidnapping a woman last year.
District Judge Stuart S. Healy III sentenced Quain L. Trice, 41, to prison for felony kidnapping earlier this month, credited him with 287 days served and fined him $375.
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With this year's World Cup in Qatar clouded by labor and human rights issues, there's a push for the North American cities awarded games for the 2026 tournament to commit to livable wages, equitable hiring and worker protection.
The Dignity 2026 coalition has brought together groups including the AFL-CIO, Human Rights Watch and the Independent Supporters Council to work with FIFA and the individual host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The coalition has met several times in the past few months with soccer's international governing body to discuss its commitment to these issues. With last week's announcement of the 16 cities that will host games, the effort has become more targeted.
They say FIFA is listening, but has not pledged to require minimum standards.
“That means looking at fair living wages, targeted local hiring, strong health and safety protections and agreements that make sure workers have a voice on the job. So we have given them about nine points that we would like to see implemented across all of the host cities. Because one of the things we have found is the cities haven’t gotten guidance about what the expectations are,” said Cathy Feingold, director of the international department at the AFL-CIO. “And so we think the best way to handle this is to make sure there are very clear binding frameworks that unify all of the host cities.”
FIFA did not respond to a request for comment.
This year's World Cup starts in November. Critics say the first World Cup in the Middle East is problematic because of Qatar’s history of human and labor rights abuses. There have been widespread reports of abuse of the migrant workers who have built the estimated $200 billion in projects that include stadiums, transport and other infrastructure.
Qatari officials and FIFA have said the World Cup has accelerated positive changes in the nation’s laws and society. And indeed, the nation has introduced a minimum wage and dismantled the “kafala” sponsorship system binding workers to their employer.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico bid for the World Cup included a 90-page plan to address human rights. Some of the groups in Dignity 2026 were involved in the plan's formulation.
“We know very well that what’s on paper, doesn’t always mean what’s put into practice. And so what we’ve come together to do is really translate that document that at this point is non-binding and make sure its implemented in the host cities," Feingold said.
Four years ago when the joint bid was awarded, there were concerns about the implications of then-President Donald Trump's orders barring travel to the United States from a number of Muslim-majority countries. Trump later assured FIFA that travel for the event would not be impeded, and President Joseph Biden subsequently overturned the orders.
Of rising concern are U.S. laws in some states targeting the LGBTQ community, including laws that impact transgender children and athletes, as well as measures that impact reproductive rights and voting access.
In Canada, the marginalization of indigenous communities is under scrutiny, while Mexico has struggled to reign in fans who use homophobic chants at soccer matches.
Dan Hunt, the president of FC Dallas and head of that city's bid committee, said the 2026 World Cup is unique because the stadiums already are in place, so there will not be massive construction projects. The Dallas area's bid centered around AT&T Stadium in Arlington, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Hunt said the Dallas committee incorporated human rights into its bid, including making sure the LGBTQ community has a voice. The bid committee was also concerned with sex trafficking that often occurs around big events, he said.
“There are things we’re going to have to focus on in regards to the workers here," Hunt said. “Worker safety is a major issue that every company faces. So more to come on that.”
Minky Worden, director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, said the World Cup is a unique chance to shine a light on human and workers' rights and pave the way for change.
“The World Cup should not be a human rights horror show," Worden said. "We have the example of the World Cup in Russia — no LGBT rights, no workers rights, North Korean slave labor building the St. Petersburg stadium. We have the example currently of Qatar with no migrant worker’s rights, thousands dead, no LGBT rights, no women’s rights and by the way, no press freedom.
“So the idea is, for the love of God, can’t we do better?”
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mitt Romney isn't up for reelection this year. But Trump-aligned Republicans hostile toward the Utah senator have made his name a recurring theme in this year's primaries, using him as a foil and derisively branding their rivals “Mitt Romney Republicans."
Republicans have used the concept to frame their primary opponents as enemies of the Trump-era GOP in southeast Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The anti-tax group Club For Growth, among the most active super PACs in this year's primaries, used “Mitt Romney Republican” as the central premise of an attack ad in North Carolina's Senate primary.
But nowhere are references to Romney Republicanism as common as they are in Utah. Despite his popularity with many residents here, candidates are repeatedly deploying “Mitt Romney Republican” as a campaign trail attack in the lead-up to Tuesday’s Republican primary.
“There are two different wings in the Republican Party,” Chris Herrod, a former state lawmaker running in suburban Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, said in a debate last month.
“If you’re more aligned with Mitt Romney and Spencer Cox,” he added, referring to Utah’s governor, “then I’m probably not your guy.”
The fact that his brand has become potent attack fodder reflect how singular Romney's position is in U.S. politics: He's the only senator with the nationwide name recognition that comes from running for president and the only Republican who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump twice.
“It’s kind of a puzzlement, actually,” said Becky Edwards, an anti-Trump Republican running in Utah's Senate primary.
As one of the most famous members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Romney is revered by many in Utah, where the church is a dominant presence in politics and culture. He won praise for turning around Salt Lake City's 2002 Winter Olympics after a bribery scandal. After moving to Utah full-time more than a decade ago, he breezed to victory in the state's Senate race in 2018. He did not respond to requests for comment on this story.
Herrod, who went to Las Vegas to campaign for Romney in 2012, said in an interview that referring to Romney was effective shorthand — a way to tell voters about his own belief system as well as that of incumbent Republican Rep. John Curtis. Herrod has attacked Curtis for his positions on energy policy and for founding Congress' Conservative Climate Caucus.
“In the midst of a campaign, it’s kind of tough to draw a line. I just put it in terms I thought people would understand,” Herrod said.
The Curtis campaign said the congressman was more focused on legislation and passing bills than branding. “Congressman Curtis doesn’t spend his time labeling himself or other Republicans,” his campaign manager, Adrielle Herring, said in a statement.
Much like Herrod, Andrew Badger, a candidate running in northern Utah's 1st Congressional District, frames his primary campaign as a “tug of war” between two competing factions within the Republican Party. He describes one as the moderate, compromise-friendly wing embodied by Romney and the other as the conservative wing embodied by Utah Sen. Mike Lee, a frequent guest of FOX News who is often the Senate's lone “no” vote.
Both Badger and Herrod acknowledge attacking Romney may turn off some voters, four years after he easily defeated a right-wing state lawmaker in Utah’s Republican primary and a Democrat in the general election. But they question the durability of his support given how the last six years have broadly transformed Republican politics.
“There’s a lot more frustration, and it’s only building. I don’t think he would win in a vote today, certainly not in a Republican primary,” Badger said.
Badger in his campaign has focused on simmering outrage stemming from the 2020 election and anger over coronavirus mandates and how race, gender and sexuality are taught in K-12 schools. He has attempted to draw a direct line between Romney and his opponent, incumbent Rep. Blake Moore, by attacking Moore for being one of 35 House Republicans to vote to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection.
In a district where support for Trump remains strong, he’s likened Moore’s vote to Romney’s two votes in favor of impeachment.
“These folks like Mitt Romney and Blake Moore, they always cave to the left when the pressure gets turned on them,” Badger said. “We’re not going to compromise for the sake of compromise.”
Moore did not vote for impeachment. After the Senate scuttled the commission, Moore, along with all but two House Republicans, voted against the creation of the Jan. 6 select committee that ultimately convened.
In response to Moore being labeled a “Mitt Romney Republican," Caroline Tucker, the congressman's campaign spokesperson, said he could be best described a “Big Tent Republican” who doesn't think the process of lawmaking requires abandoning his conservative principles.
Jason Perry, director of University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, said the label “Mitt Romney Republican” may appeal to some Republican primary voters, but given Romney’s popularity, it likely won’t work in Utah, he said.
“They’re appealing to a segment of the Republican Party but probably do not have the numbers on that far-right side to be successful,” Perry said. | https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Mitt-Romney-Republican-is-now-a-potent-GOP-17265444.php | 2022-06-25T17:59:18Z | https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/news/article/Mitt-Romney-Republican-is-now-a-potent-GOP-17265444.php | true | 48 |
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Joe Allen on Huddersfield’s transfer wish list after leaving Stoke with free agent to make decision on future next week
JOE ALLEN is on Huddersfield’s wish list — but may be too expensive.
The Wales midfielder, 32, has left Stoke, where he was on Premier League wages and may be too pricey for the Terriers.
Allen is set to make a decision on a new club next week.
He has a number of offers with former side Swansea keen on bringing him back to the Liberty Stadium.
Stoke offered a new contract on less money but Allen has turned that down to assess all his options.
He left the South Wales club back in 2012 to join Brendan Rodgers at Anfield in a £15million deal.
The 72-cap ace will make up his mind once he returns from his post-season holiday after playing for Wales.
Allen helped the Dragons qualify for a first World Cup in 64 years in the 1-0 triumph over war-torn Ukraine on June 5.
That match was watched by Swansea boss Russell Martin, who was impressed with his display in the Welsh capital.
Allen started his career under Roberto Martinez at Swansea in 2007 and would be keen on a return.
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Allen, who has already played at two European Championship finals, then played against Belgium in the Nations League 1-1 draw six days later but limped off with a hamstring injury.
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On June 13, a man in New York began to feel ill.
"He starts to experience swollen lymph nodes and rectal discomfort," says epidemiologist Keletso Makofane, who's at Harvard University.
The man suspects he might have monkeypox. He's a scientist, and knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms, Makofane says. So the man goes to his doctor and asks for a monkeypox test. The doctor decides, instead, to test the man for common sexually transmitted diseases. All those come back negative.
"A few days later, the pain worsens," Makofane says. So he goes to the urgent care and again asks for a monkeypox test. This time, the provider prescribes him antibiotics for a bacterial infection.
"The pain becomes so bad, and starts to interfere with his sleep," Makofane says. "So this past Sunday, he goes to the emergency room of a big academic hospital in New York."
At this point the man has a growth inside his rectum, which is a symptom of monkeypox. At the hospital, he sees both an ER doctor and an infectious disease specialist. Again, the man asks for a monkeypox test. But the specialist rebuffs the request and says "a monkeypox test isn't indicated," Makofane says. Instead, the doctor speculates that the man might have colon cancer.
A few days later, he develops skin lesions — another key sign of monkeypox.
A misleading case count
On the surface, the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. doesn't look that bad, especially compared with other countries. Since the international epidemic began in May, the U.S. has recorded 201 cases of monkeypox. In contrast, the U.K. has nearly 800 cases. Spain and Germany both have more than 500.
But in the U.S., the official case count is misleading, Makofane and other scientists tell NPR. The outbreak is bigger — perhaps much bigger — than the case count suggests.
For many of the confirmed cases, health officials don't know how the person caught the virus. Those infected haven't traveled or come into contact with another infected person. That means the virus is spreading in some communities and cities, cryptically.
"The fact that we can't reconstruct the transmission chain means that we are likely missing a lot of links in that chain," Jennifer Nuzzo, an epidemiologist at Brown University, says. "And that means that those infected people haven't had the opportunity to receive medicines to help them recover faster and not develop severe symptoms.
"But it also means that they're possibly spreading the virus without knowledge of the fact that they're infected," she adds.
In other words: "We have no concept of the scale of the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S.," says biologist Joseph Osmundson at New York University. "
Why are so few cases getting detected? Testing. In many ways, the U.S. has dropped the ball on monkeypox testing.
Across the nation, public health agencies are running too few tests — way too few, Osmundson says. "State officials are denying people testing because they're using a narrow definition of monkeypox to decide who receives a test. They're testing in only a very restrictive number of cases."
Take for instance the man Makofane knows. Eventually, after seeing more than four doctors, the man finally finds an activist who's trying to expand testing. The activist connects the man with a doctor who orders a test through a private company (that's working to produce a commercial test.) The result: He's positive. He has monkeypox.
Makofane says the testing situation right now is so "abysmal" in the U.S. that he launched his own study, called RESPND-MI, to figure out the prevalence of monkeypox in New York City and to help friends share information about monkepox.
The CDC would not divulge to NPR how many tests have been performed across the country, nor will the agency say where community transmission is likely occurring in the U.S. (NPR emailed the agency multiple times about these questions but the press person declined to comment or provide an interview.)
On Thursday, the CDC told the New York Times, it has performed 1,058 monkeypox tests. However, it's not clear how many of these tests are duplications for the same person. And several sources involved with monkeypox testing doubt the agency has tested that many cases. One source told NPR that, as of last Friday, the CDC had tested about 300 cases. At that time, about 100 of those tests were positive, giving a positivity rate of more than 30%.
When the outbreak first began last month, the CDC quickly helped to set up testing in about 70 state and local labs across the country. Unlike with COVID, the agency already had a test developed and ready to send to labs.
"We should celebrate that prior investment," Nuzzo says. "That's what preparedness means.
An ineffective testing system
But as the need for testing grew — and the disease became more common than officials initially predicted — the testing system set up by the CDC stopped functioning well, because it actually deters doctors from ordering a monkeypox test.
Providers have to go out of their way to order a test. They have to receive permission and instructions from local or state labs, Nuzzo says. The process is cumbersome and often time-consuming. Sometimes a doctor has to sit on the phone for hours.
"That's really the bottleneck that we're worried about," she says. "We need to cast a wider net with testing to find infections that we're missing. And that's really hard to do if we make it cumbersome and difficult for health care providers to request a test in the course of their busy days."
Nuzzo says the CDC and local health departments need to remove the barriers to testing. "I also want to make testing easier and more widespread so that all clinicians feel that they can test a patient. Any patient with a suspicious rash."
And doctors and nurses need to have a better understanding of what monkeypox actually looks like in patients. It's different from what's in medical textbooks. It can present like many other diseases, including herpes, syphilis and colon cancer.
"Infections have been largely found in men who have sex with men, who may typically seek care at a sexual health clinic," Nuzzo explains. "Those providers may be particularly well-educated now about monkeypox and may be more willing to send a specimen out for testing. But we may not be seeing that level of education and willingness to test with other health care providers, who see different kinds of patients. And that means we may be missing infections in different patient groups."
On Thursday afternoon, the CDC announced they were working to ramp up testing at the main labs that health providers normally use. And the agency is aiming to make testing easier sometime in July.
But Nuzzo says changes to testing need to happen right away. It needs to be easier, right now, for doctors to submit samples to the labs already doing this testing.
"Time is not on our side here," she says. "Every day we delay, we are missing links in the transmission chain and are allowing this outbreak to grow possibly beyond control."
And monkeypox, just like COVID, may become a long-term — perhaps even permanent — problem here in the U.S.
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Milan to turn off fountain spigots as drought bakes Italy
The mayor of Milan signed an ordinance on Saturday turning off the spigots of public decorative fountains and the city's archbishop prayed for rain in a tour of churches as northern Italy endures one of its worst droughts in decades.
The city ordinance follows the declaration on Friday of a state of emergency in the surrounding Lombardy region, which has endured an unusually early heat wave and months without significant rainfall.
Neighbouring Emilia Romagna and Piedmont have undertaken similar crisis measures.
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala said the ordinance would turn off decorative fountains except those holding flora and fauna that need fresh water. It further limits use of water sprinklers except for new-growth trees.
The mayor also decreed that shops in Italy's business and fashion capital can't set thermostats under 26 degrees Celsius and must keep their doors closed to avoid overtaxing the power grid.
In a Facebook post, Sala invited Milanese to do their part and reduce water use as much as possible at home, in private gardens and even when cleaning terraces and courtyards.
Separately, Archbishop Mario Delpini made a pilgrimage on Saturday to pray for “the gift of rain”, visiting three churches that serve the farming communities on the outskirts of Milan.
He recited the Rosary and used holy water to bless a field in front of the St. Martin Olearo di Mediglia church.
Italy's drought has dried up rivers crucial for irrigation, including the Po, threatening some 3 billion euros (USD 3.1 billion) in agriculture, Italian farm lobby Coldiretti said this week.
Italy's confederation of agricultural producers, Copagri, estimates the loss of 30-40 per cent of the seasonal harvest.
While unusual heat and lack of rainfall are to blame for the current crisis, Italy has a notoriously wasteful water infrastructure that national statistics agency ISTAT estimates loses 42 per cent of drinking water from distribution networks each year, in large part due to old and poorly maintained pipes.
Italy's civil protection agency is gathering information from regions and various national ministries to propose a broader state of emergency for affected regions.
Hundreds of towns and cities across the north have already passed various ordinances calling for responsible water use to avoid the possibility of rationing.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Soccer-Bale finalising deal to join MLS side Los Angeles FC-report
Wales forward Gareth Bale is finalising a deal to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC following his departure from LaLiga champions Real Madrid, a report on the American league's official website said on Saturday, citing sources.
Wales forward Gareth Bale is finalising a deal to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC following his departure from LaLiga champions Real Madrid, a report on the American league's official website said on Saturday, citing sources. The 32-year-old, who signed for Spanish giants Real from English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 for a then-record transfer fee of 100 million euros ($105.54 million), will join as a free agent with his contract set to end this summer.
Bale enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Real, winning three LaLiga titles, five Champions League crowns, three Club World Cups and the Spanish Cup, although his time at the club was marred by injuries. The Welshman will be best remembered for scoring twice, including a stunning overhead kick, in the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool and also netting a superb winner against Barcelona in the 2014 Copa del Rey final.
But he was also often targeted by the Spanish media, who labelled him a "parasite" after he missed Real's 4-0 home loss to Barcelona in March, and he was jeered by some fans during a league game in April. Bale led Wales to a first World Cup since 1958 as they beat Ukraine 1-0 in their playoff in Cardiff earlier this month.
LAFC recently signed Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini after his departure from Juventus. The secondary transfer window in the U.S. opens on July 7, with the report adding Bale and Chiellini could make their debuts against local rivals LA Galaxy the following day.
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Amid the tussle for supremacy in the ruling Shiv Sena between the groups led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and rebel MLA Eknath Shinde, party Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday said she had received some threatening calls over the past couple of days.
She said she had met Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey over the "threat and abusive calls".
"Met Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey @sanjayp_1 ji with regards to threat and abusive calls I have been receiving since yesterday through VoIP calls, over the developing political situation in the state." "Thank him for his time and hope to find out who these cowards are,” she said.
Met @sanjayp_1 ji with regards to threat & abusive calls I have been receiving since yesterday through VoIP calls, over the developing political situation in the state. Thank him for his time and hope to find out who these cowards are. @MumbaiPolice
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) June 25, 2022
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The Tokyo 2020 taekwondo competition had one of the most diverse lists of medallists at the Games, with five of the eight Olympic champions hailing from countries that had never seen athletes win gold in the sport.
As new champions were crowned, old favourites had to deal with disappointment.
For Team Korea, who top the all-time Olympic medal table with 22 medals including 12 golds, this was the first time they returned from an Olympic Games without winning a single gold.
Will more historic gold medals be won at the upcoming Olympics, or will former champions bounce back at the Grand Palais in the capital of France?
It all begins with qualification.
Find out more about the taekwondo qualification system for Paris 2024 below.
How many athletes will compete in taekwondo at Paris 2024?
In total, 128 athletes will compete in the Paris taekwondo competition: 64 men and 64 women – exactly the same number as the previous editions of the Games. This figure includes host country quotas (two per gender) and Universality places (two per gender).
Following that, 120 remaining quota places will be allocated to the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) with a maximum number of eight (one per weight category, four per gender across all weight categories).
For each of the eight weight categories, a maximum of 16 athletes will compete. However, this figure may increase if additional athletes are selected for the Refugee Olympic Team.
What are the requirements for athletes to be eligible for a quota?
To be eligible to participate at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, all athletes will be required to comply with the following:
- Athletes must be a Kukkiwon Dan certificate holder
- Athletes must hold a World Taekwondo (WT) Global Athlete License
Those athletes qualified through the host country places, Universality Places and the Continental Qualification Tournaments must meet one of the following five requirements between 1 June 2022 and 1 May 2024:
- Athletes must be medal winners at any of the competitions enlisted on the WT event calendar.
- Athletes must be ranked from 1 to 20 at least once in the WT World Ranking during the qualification period.
- Athletes must have advanced to the round of 16 or higher at either the 2022 or 2023 edition of the WT World Taekwondo Championships.
- Athletes must have advanced to quarter-finals or higher at either the Continental Taekwondo Championships or at their respective Continental Taekwondo Qualification Tournament.
- Athletes must be the winner of their national Taekwondo championships.
What is the qualification pathway to Paris 2024?
All of the 128 quotas will be distributed through five ways: host country places, Universality places, WT Olympic Ranking, WT Grand Slam Champions Series and Continental Qualification Tournaments.
Host country and Universality places: a total of eight athletes
As the host country, France will be allocated four quota places (two for men and two for women) while another four quota places (two for men and two for women) for Universality places will be decided by the Tripartite Commission in May 2024.
WT Olympic Ranking: A total of 40 athletes (20 men and 20 women)
The highest five ranked athletes per weight class on the WT Olympic Ranking will secure one quota each for their respective NOC. The WT Olympic Ranking will reflect results until the Grand Prix (GP) Final of December 2023.
If there is a tie between athletes in the number of WT Olympic Ranking points won during qualifiers, the athlete who won the ranking points at events with higher grades will receive the quota place.
With exception of the Olympic Games which has the highest grade of G20, the WT World Taekwondo Championships is the highest-grade event (G14), followed by the GP Final (G10) and the GP Series (G6). The lowest grade (G1) events include GP Challenge and World Military Champions events.
WT Grand Slam Champions Series: A total of eight athletes (four men and four women)
One quota place each per NOC will be allocated to the highest-ranked athlete in each weight category on the standing of WT Grand Slam Champions Series after December 2023.
In case of a tie in the number of merit point standing points, the athlete who achieved higher rank in 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series will obtain the quota place.
Five Continental Qualification Tournaments: A total of 72 athletes (36 men and 36 women)
Only NOCs who have quotas for less than two athletes per gender through the WT Olympic Ranking or WT Grand Slam Champions Series can participate in the Continental Qualifications Tournaments. Athletes from the host country are not eligible to participate in the respective Continental Qualification Tournament.
The two highest-placed athletes at each Continental Qualification tournament in each of the eight weight categories will obtain one quota place each for their NOC. However, the highest placed athlete per weight class will only win one quota place each at the Oceania Qualification Tournament.
- Africa Qualification Tournament: 16 (eight per gender)
- Asia Qualification Tournament: 16 (eight per gender)
- Europe Qualification Tournament: 16 (eight per gender)
- Oceania Qualification Tournament: eight (four per gender)
- Pan-America Qualification Tournament: 16 (eight per gender)
What is the Paris 2024 taekwondo competition format and schedule?
Taekwondo hasn't changed its weight categories since its debut on the Olympic programme at Sydney 2000, and they will remain the same for Paris 2024.
- Men's taekwondo weight classes: -58kg, -68kg, -80kg, +80kg
- Women's taekwondo weight classes: -49kg, -57kg, -67kg, +67kg
Athletes will advance to the next round by winning face-to-face eliminatory bouts, and there are four medals available per weight category: gold, silver and two bronzes (for the winners of the repechage bouts).
The dates to mark in your calendar are 7, 8, 9 and 10 August 2024, when the entire competition will take place at Grand Palais, located in the heart of Paris. There will be medal events (two per gender) on each of these days.
READ MORE: The competition schedule for Olympic Games Paris 2024 has been released
Taekwondo athletes to watch at Paris 2024
In the women’s event, Thailand’s Panipak Wongpattanakit and Croatia’s Matea Jelic became the first taekwondo athletes from their countries to take home Olympic gold medals following their victories in the -49kg and -67kg categories respectively at Tokyo 2020.
Wongpattanakit beat Spain's current world no. 2 Adriana Cerezo in the -49kg final, however Cerezo's silver medal was still seen as a stunning achievement as she reached the podium at just 18 years of age.
While Serbia’s Milica Mandic became the only taekwondo athlete to win a second gold medal at Tokyo 2020 (her first Olympic title was at London 2012), it is currently doubtful she will compete at Paris 2024 when she will be 31. The 2019 World Champion and Olympic silver medallist Lee Dabin from Republic of Korea will be hoping to stand on top of the Olympic podium in France after losing to Mandic in the final of +67kg weight category.
France's Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Althea Laurin will be chasing a home win in the +67kg category, while her compatriot Magda Wiet Henin will be aiming for her first Olympic medal in -67kg weight class.
As double Olympic champion, Jade Jones’s attempt at a third gold medal was thwarted by Rio 2016 bronze medallist Kimia Alizadeh from the Refugee Olympic Team in the women’s -57kg round of 16 match in Tokyo. She will, however, be looking bounce back to achieve a historic third gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games.
In the men’s event, Ulugbek Rashitov became the first Uzbekistani athlete to win gold in taekwondo at the Olympic Games following his victory in the -68kg class in Tokyo. Rashitov beat three-time world champion Lee Daehoon, who won silver and bronze at London 2012 and Rio 2016 respectively, in the round of 16.
Olympic bronze medallist Jang Jun is the favourite to return Team Korea to the top step of the podium as he attempts to win gold in the -58kg category.
Taekwondo qualification timeline to Paris 2024
- 30 Sep 2023: Confirmation of host country quota places
- 1 October 2023 – 15 January 2024: Eligible NOCs to submit their requests for Universality places
- 2 - 3 December 2023: 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final, Manchester (ENG)
- 16 - 17 December 2023: 2023 World Taekwondo Grand Slam Champions Series, Wuxi (CHN)
- 22 December 2023: World Taekwondo to confirm in writing to the NOCs the quota places obtained.
- 5 January 2024: The NOCs to confirm to World Taekwondo the use of the allocated quota places.
- 6 January 2024: World Taekwondo to reallocate all unused quota places.
- 6 January 2024: World Taekwondo Olympic Ranking published
- 11 January 2024: World Taekwondo to confirm in writing to the NOCs the quota places obtained.
- 25 January 2024: The NOCs to confirm to World Taekwondo the use of the allocated quota places.
- 30 January 2024: World Taekwondo to reallocate all unused quota places.
- February 2024: Oceania Qualification Tournament (TBD), Africa Qualification (TBD)
- March 2024: Europe Qualification Tournament (TBD), Pan-America Qualification Tournament (TBD)
- April 2024: Asia Qualification Tournament (TBD)
- Within five days after each Continental Qualification Tournament: World Taekwondo to confirm in writing to the NOCs the quota places obtained.
- Two weeks after each Continental Qualification Tournament: The NOCs to confirm to World Taekwondo the use of the allocated quota places.
- Within five days after each previous step: World Taekwondo to reallocate all unused quota places.
- 2 May 2024: The Tripartite Commission to confirm in writing the allocation of Universality places to the NOCs (where applicable).
- 16 May 2024: World Taekwondo to reallocate any unused quota places.
- 8 July 2024: Paris 2024 Sport Entries deadline
- 26 July – 11 August 2024: Olympic Games Paris 2024
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ATLANTA–You could feel the energy as soon as you entered Piedmont Park. The 15th annual Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/Walk was able to reconvene in person after taking off due to the pandemic. Thousands gathered for the 8::00 AM run under absolutely pristine running conditions. Weaving through the manicured lawns of Piedmont Park under a cover of clouds which both kept the sun from heating up the area and provides optimal running conditions, hundreds of runners took the trek donning the gear of their HBCUs, fraternity/sorority paraphernalia or the official race t-shirt.
Nicole Carr, a team captain for her sorority, was pleased with the turnout at the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K. “It’s an alumni gathering of our esteemed schools and alumni and this is about HBCU pride that has been going on for years here. I’m here representing not only Winston Salem State, our alma mater but the Pi Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc…we came in third in the Greek challenge raising money for the schools. This is all about raising money for scholarships, this is about supporting our students,” she said.
Scholarships are the real win
There was no shortage of scholarship awards going on. Book scholarships of $250 were handed out on the spot, with about five students walking away with that assistance for their next semester in college. Tuition scholarships were larger and were handed out at the event as well.
As we do at HBCUs when we get together, we work hard and play hard. With the DJ on the stage, of course it wouldn’t be an HBCU event without the line dances. With a stage and HBCU-branded tents spread out over the lawn at Piedmont Park, it was an example of the strength of a unified HBCU community.
Probably the highlight of the race was the crowd that gathered at the finish line. They were there encouraging runners to finish strong. More importantly, the level of knowledge HBCU alums have about other HBCUs was prevalent. While runners were crossing, someone would yell out something relevant to the schools. As North Carolina A&T alums crossed the finish line, you could hear folks yelling out “Aggie Pride.” Hearing shouts of “G-Men”, “Buddy”s Boys”- for SC State alums and “Let’s go Panthers,” was evidence that while HBCUs are kings and queens of banter, the unity is strong.
As a FAMU runner was closing in on a Southern University runner near the end, someone shouted out “You better run, there’s some snakes behind you!” Another thing you heard relating to the JSU alums was “You better hurry up, Coach Prime don’t play that.” It was all in jest and made the event more special.
HBCU Alumni exposing youth to HBCU culture
One of the most important parts of the event was the integration of the kids. There was mass recruiting going on by all alumni. It was a chance to expose the depth of HBCU culture to the youth in a familiar environment…basically one big family reunion.
The event was by all accounts a financial success in raising money to assist kids with staying in college and for others to get to college. “Our chapter raised nearly $6,000 with 83 members join out here, this is family. That’s all, this is family,” Carr concluded. | https://hbcugameday.com/2022/06/25/hbcu-alumni-alliance-5k-raises-thousands-for-scholarships/ | 2022-06-25T18:34:06Z | https://hbcugameday.com/2022/06/25/hbcu-alumni-alliance-5k-raises-thousands-for-scholarships/ | true | 2 |
The Reds snapped up Ramsay from Scottish Premiership outfit Aberdeen earlier this summer, adding him to their squad as an understudy to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Ramsay was named SFWA Young Player of the Year last season and is widely regarded as one of the most promising talents to come out of Scotland in recent years; Aberdeen pocketed a record fee from his sale.
Scotland Under-21s head coach Gemmill, who knows Ramsay well, acknowledged that most of the football community is backing him to develop into a top talent in the coming years.
But Gemmill stressed that it is up to Ramsay to prove that he can become one of the top players in his position by kicking on with his development at Liverpool, which he insists is a very good place to do that.
“He’s got a good mix of attacking qualities and also defensive qualities”, Gemmill told The Athletic.
“He’s still trying to confirm his talent.
“Everybody thinks he’s going to be a top player, but he has to go and prove it and confirm that
“He’s in a very good place to do that.
“Liverpool’s recruitment has been incredible in the last few years, if not longer, so the fact that they’ve identified Calvin is a huge feather in his cap.
“But he has to keep going and do more.”
Ramsay’s compatriot Andrew Robertson has established himself as a key player at Liverpool over recent campaigns and the teenager will be determined to do the same in coming seasons. | https://insidefutbol.com/2022/06/25/hes-got-to-prove-it-national-team-u21s-coach-on-liverpool-talent/564959/ | 2022-06-25T18:34:49Z | https://insidefutbol.com/2022/06/25/hes-got-to-prove-it-national-team-u21s-coach-on-liverpool-talent/564959/ | false | 1 |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-3-1-9
(two, three, one, nine)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-3-1-9
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Political uncertainty will hurt the economy, Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) President Yohanan Plesner said on Tuesday, a day after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett decided to dissolve the Knesset and call for the fifth national election in three and a half years.
When ministers are replaced and governments are overthrown, Plesner said, “it’s almost impossible to do [business] Decisions, especially not decisions that take long-term planning into account and require perseverance in implementation. This applies to most of the fundamental challenges facing the economy.”
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At best, he continued: “Israel will have to wait at least six more months to form a stable government. A less positive outcome would be us slipping into a sixth or even seventh election.”
Plesner was speaking at the IDI’s Eli Hurvitz Conference on Economics and Society, taking place this week in Jerusalem.
Ram Blinkov, director general of the Treasury, told The Media Line that even if another round of elections is uncomfortable for the economy, it comes at a price for democracy.
“Elections mean uncertainty, which is very bad for the economy and we don’t like that. But this is a democracy and we have to deal with it,” he said.
dr Ron Tomer, president of the Manufacturers Association of Israel, told The Media Line that this political instability makes it impossible for business people and manufacturers in the country to predict the future.
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The Bennett government
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The Bennett administration made an important change; it actually passed after two and a half years without a state budget, Tomer said. “But we need continuity, without continuity we cannot plan for the long term,” he added.
In addition, each round of elections represents a major risk for the industry, he explained.
For us, he continued, “running in elections now is a big problem and we are very afraid that there could be populist decisions in any election.”
“We’re really frustrated with that. I’ve been in my role for two and a half years. I will be completing my third year by the end of this year and will be serving under four different governments; it’s impossible,” Tomer said.
Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman told the conference that Israel is making progress in combating the rising cost of living. However, he added that the government needs more time to complete the work.
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Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman
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“We are going in the right direction to counteract the rising prices. But in order to implement plans, you have to have at least two years of stability. The housing market doesn’t change in a month or two,” he said.
“Within a year we were able to halt rising housing costs and stabilize prices, and if we had gone on another year we would have been able to bring costs down,” Liberman said.
Prof Michel Strawczynski, research director at the Bank of Israel, told The Media Line the economy can function in such times of political instability.
“Israel knows how it works when we don’t have a government. We’ve already had four elections and this will be the fifth, and indeed we have very clear rules in the budget,” he said.
The current state budget will apply until the end of 2022, and the elections are expected to take place at the end of October, which means we will start 2023 without a budget, explained Strawczynski.
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Choice Monster
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“There is an automatic rule that helps the government work [in such a situation]and we have already shown in the past that this is not a big problem,” he said, adding that it was still important to approve a budget for 2023 as soon as possible.
In the absence of a state budget, the law authorizes the government to spend each month an amount equal to 1/12 of the previous year’s budget, adjusted for inflation. However, it is difficult to change priorities and sign new contracts.
Strawczynski added that the fact that we haven’t had a budget for so long is problematic in a number of ways. “For example, there were no priorities. The new government has started to make some changes, but I think the main problem is that they haven’t had enough time to start reforms,” he said.
Blinkov said that despite the political instability, the Treasury “has been able to support our industries through government budgets and by pushing for investment incentives.
“You have to remember that we’ve just had two years of COVID, we’ve got the Great Depression, we’ve got this terrible war in Ukraine, we’ve got the shipping crisis and the energy crisis. There are so many threats; We must make every possible effort to be strong and get through this era,” said Blinkov.
“I’m not sure political instability is of much help,” he continued.
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Blinkov described rising prices as the biggest challenge for the economy. “We are facing significant inflation after many years without inflation, albeit lower here compared to America and other countries. But we’re worried,” he said.
Strawczynski added: “We experienced relatively rapid growth and suddenly the challenge of inflation became the most important. We started increasing that [Bank of Israel’s key] interest rate and are now at a level of 0.75%.”
Blinkov said increasing production from Israel’s offshore natural gas reservoirs is helping to counter rising prices. It also makes Israel almost self-sufficient in energy, he added.
“That’s one of the reasons why inflation is much lower here. We are not affected by the energy price hikes in Europe and America,” he said.
Strawczynski said Israeli authorities are taking measures to deal with the impact of rising gas production, which is a positive phenomenon but also creates problems that need to be addressed.
We got a lot of revenue from taxing the gas and “coped with that by setting up a sovereign wealth fund,” he said.
That will help counteract the potential negative effects, such as the accumulation of a large amount of foreign currency leading to an excessive increase in the shekel, making Israeli exports expensive and uncompetitive, Strawczynski said, reiterating however the gas revenue is still ” a very positive phenomenon”.
The article was written by Debbie Mohnblatt and reprinted with permission from The media line. | https://shepherdgazette.com/elections-bad-for-business-say-israeli-economists/ | 2022-06-25T18:35:39Z | https://shepherdgazette.com/elections-bad-for-business-say-israeli-economists/ | false | 1 |
Iran nuclear talks to resume in days: EU’s Borrell
Tehran – Talks on reviving the Iran nuclear deal will resume in the coming days, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Saturday during a visit to Tehran.
“We will resume the talks on the JCPOA in the coming days,” Borrell told a news conference in the Iranian capital, referring to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. | https://www.iraqinews.com/arab-world-news/iran-nuclear-talks-to-resume-in-days-eus-borrell/ | 2022-06-25T18:42:00Z | https://www.iraqinews.com/arab-world-news/iran-nuclear-talks-to-resume-in-days-eus-borrell/ | true | null |
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Pence Denies 'Yeah, Excellent' Response to Calls for Him To Unseat Trump
Pence Denies 'Yeah, Excellent' Response to Calls for Him To Unseat Trump
In 2021, the Democrat-dominated House issued a public call for the then-vice president to invoke the 25th Amendment and condemn the then-President Trump unfit... 25.06.2022, Sputnik International
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A previously unpublished video has shown how then-Vice President Mike Pence reacted to a reported proposal from the US House to invoke the 25th Amendment and unseat President Donald Trump over the events of 6 January on Capitol Hill.The video was shot on 12 January 2021 by documentary maker Alex Holder and recently rolled by CNN.The video was shot while the vice president was giving an interview for Holder's documentary. The documentary maker insists that the phone’s content which Pence agreed with was a letter from Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting that Pence sack Trump using the power given to him by the 25th Amendment.This account, however, has been disputed by Pence's spokesman, who has insisted that Pence was reviewing the wording of his negative response to the same request.The timestamp on the Pence's letter to Congress, in which he refused to invoke the 25th, backs up his spokesman's claims, coinciding with the time that the then-vice president mentions out loud in the footage.In effect, Pence's response to the Congress was prompt rejection of the plan to unseat Trump based on the allegation that he orchestrated the unrest at Capitol Hill on 6 January 2021. Pence publically scolded the Democrats for trying to unsettle the US by such actions in uneasy times.Pursuant to their previous threat, the Democrats proceeded to impeach Trump on charges of "inciting insurrection". However, the charges did not stick in the Senate trial.After failing to remove Trump from office, the Democrats assembled the 6 January Select House Committee, entrusting it with a mission to prove that Trump and his allies were complicit of the crime. The footage from Holder's documentary was one of many items the committee — harshly criticized by Trump as another "witch hunt" against him — subpoenaed to prove the former POTUS guilty.
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Pence Denies 'Yeah, Excellent' Response to Calls for Him To Unseat Trump
In 2021, the Democrat-dominated House issued a public call for the then-vice president to invoke the 25th Amendment and condemn the then-President Trump unfit to serve, replacing him for the remainder of the term. The call followed the 6 January events that the Democrats describe as an "insurrection" attempt.
A previously unpublished video has shown how then-Vice President Mike Pence reacted to a reported proposal from the US House to invoke the 25th Amendment and unseat President Donald Trump over the events of 6 January on Capitol Hill.
The video was shot on 12 January 2021 by documentary maker Alex Holder and recently rolled by CNN.
In it, VP Pence is seen reading a document on a phone given to him by his aide. He then clears his throat and asks "7:48?", which was the time on the clock when the video was shot. His aide responds, "That’s when I received it [the content on the phone]" and then adds that House lawmakers received "it" a while back, without specifying what "it" was. Pence proceeds to say "yeah, excellent" and asks his aide to print him a hard copy.
The video was shot while the vice president was giving an interview for Holder's documentary. The documentary maker insists that the phone’s content which Pence agreed with was a letter from Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting that Pence sack Trump using the power given to him by the 25th Amendment.
This account, however, has been disputed by Pence's spokesman, who has insisted that Pence was reviewing the wording of his negative response to the same request.
"In the documentary, Vice President Pence was reacting to a confirmation that his letter was sent to Speaker Pelosi rejecting her ploy to invoke the 25th amendment," the spokesman said.
The timestamp on the Pence's letter to Congress, in which he refused to invoke the 25th, backs up his spokesman's claims, coinciding with the time that the then-vice president mentions out loud in the footage.
In effect, Pence's response to the Congress was prompt rejection of the plan to unseat Trump based on the allegation that he orchestrated the unrest at Capitol Hill on 6 January 2021. Pence publically
scolded the Democrats for trying to unsettle the US by such actions in uneasy times.
"Last week, I did not yield to pressure to exert power beyond my constitutional authority to determine the outcome of the election. I will not now yield to efforts in the House of Representatives to play political games at a time so serious in the life of our nation," the 2021 letter said.
Pursuant to their previous threat, the Democrats proceeded to impeach Trump on charges of "inciting insurrection". However, the charges did not stick in the Senate trial.
After failing to remove Trump from office, the Democrats assembled the 6 January Select House Committee, entrusting it with a mission to prove that Trump and his allies were complicit of the crime. The footage from Holder's documentary was one of many items the committee — harshly
criticized by Trump as another "witch hunt" against him — subpoenaed to prove the former POTUS guilty. | https://sputniknews.com/20220625/pence-denies-yeah-excellent-response-to-calls-for-him-to-unseat-trump-1096661426.html | 2022-06-25T18:44:03Z | https://sputniknews.com/20220625/pence-denies-yeah-excellent-response-to-calls-for-him-to-unseat-trump-1096661426.html | true | 1 |
The Chicago Bears will open training camp July 26 at Halas Hall in preparation for their first season under coach Matt Eberflus. The camp schedule from the team includes 11 public practices that require a free ticket.
That doesn’t include the annual Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field, scheduled for Aug. 9 with ticket information to be announced later.
Tickets for the public practices in Lake Forest will be available at ChicagoBears.com/camp starting July 7 at 10 a.m. There’s a limit of four per date and there won’t be a lottery this year. Free parking will be available at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills with shuttle buses to Halas Hall.
“With the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols behind us, we’re looking forward to bringing back the tradition of player and fan interaction,” Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips said in a news release.
The Bears have three preseason games — including one at Soldier Field on Aug. 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs — before opening the 2022 slate on Sept. 11 at home against the San Francisco 49ers.
2022 Bears training camp and preseason schedule
- Tuesday, July 26: Players report
- Wednesday, July 27: Practice, 10 a.m.
- Thursday, July 28: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Friday, July 29: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Saturday, July 30: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Monday, Aug. 1: Practice, 10 a.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 2: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Wednesday, Aug. 3: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Friday, Aug. 5: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Saturday, Aug. 6: Practice, 10 a.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 7: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Tuesday, Aug. 9: Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field, 10:35 a.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 10: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Thursday, Aug. 11: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Saturday, Aug. 13: Kansas City Chiefs at Bears, noon, Soldier Field
- Monday, Aug. 15: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Tuesday, Aug. 16: Practice, 10 a.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 18: Bears at Seattle Seahawks, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 20: Practice, 10 a.m. (open to public)
- Sunday, Aug. 21: Practice, 10 a.m. (camp breaks)
- Tuesday, Aug. 23: Practice, 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 24: Practice, 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 25: Practice, 12:45 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 27: Bears at Cleveland Browns, 6 p.m.
- Monday, Aug. 29: Practice, 1:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 30: Practice, 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 31: Practice, 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 1: Practice, 12:45 p.m.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
7-4-9
(seven, four, nine)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
7-4-9
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty was suspended from his job with pay Saturday while the Providence Police Department conducts a criminal investigation into his actions.
Jennifer Rourke, Rhode Island Political Cooperative Chairwoman and a state Senate candidate, told the Providence Journal she was punched in the face at least twice by Jeann Lugo, the officer who had also been her challenger in the state Senate race.
Lugo told the Journal on he was “not going to deny” the punching allegation, but added that “everything happened very fast.”
“As an officer that swore to protect and serve our communities, I, unfortunately, saw myself in a situation that no individual should see themselves in,” he said in the email to the Boston Globe. ”I stepped in to protect someone that a group of agitators was attacking.”
Lugo did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press.
Video of the event posted online shows two other individuals involved in a physical altercation at the protest right before a woman, apparently Rourke, is seen being hit. The video does not show what happened between Lugo and Rourke prior to Rourke being hit.
“I’m a Black woman running for office,” Rourke told the Journal. “There was no need, no need for any of this. I’m not going to give up.”
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza addressed the conflict in a tweet but said he was limited in what he could say.
“I’ve seen the video and it’s immensely disturbing,” Elorza said. “Those responsible will be held fully accountable.”
At midday Saturday, Lugo tweeted that he was dropping out of the race.
“I will not be running for any office this fall,” he said.
In a news release announcing the suspension, Providence police said the suspended officer was a three-year veteran.
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Tim Walz orders agencies not to aid prosecution of visiting abortion seekers
A day after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can outlaw abortions, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took action to firm up the state’s status as an island where abortion is legal and welcoming to out-of-state residents seeking the procedure.
Walz signed an executive order Saturday directing state agencies — to the extent legally permissible — not to aid agencies from other states if they seek to prosecute their residents for traveling to Minnesota to get abortions or assisting in legal abortions here.
Walz’s move echoes a policy announced by Attorney General Keith Ellison, a fellow Democrat, to not aid in extraditing out-of-state residents if authorities in their home states seek to prosecute them while they’re in Minnesota.
It’s unclear how far such cross-state snubbing could go, since all states are subject to some level of cooperation under federal and constitutional law.
At this point, the threat is hypothetical — but plausible under laws being considered or enacted in other states.
While legal challenges could still come, it appears that abortions are now or soon will be illegal in Wisconsin, South Dakota and North Dakota. Iowa’s Supreme Court recently cleared a path for that state to outlaw abortions as well.
Minnesota’s Supreme Court has ruled that abortions are protected by the state constitution. Attempts by Democrats to enshrine that in statute, however, have been blocked by Republicans for years.
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Gophers grad Payton Willis signs with Golden State
Former Gophers guard Payton Willis has signed with the Golden State Warriors and will compete in the NBA Summer League. The Minnesota graduate begins competition July 2 in the California Classic at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Willis, an all-Big Ten honorable mention pick as a senior, will continues Summer League play July 7-17 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He averaged a career-high 15.9 points and 4.3 assists a game as a senior.
The California Classic showcases rookies selected in the 2022 NBA Draft competing in their first NBA games, plus sophomores, select free agents and other players competing to make NBA and NBA G League regular season rosters. All 75 games of the 11-day NBA Summer League will air live on ESPN networks or NBA TV.
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Heat add undrafted Fresno State big man Orlando Robinson to summer roster
The Miami Heat’s summer roster quickly is becoming one highlighted by big men.
The latest addition is undrafted Fresno State junior Orlando Robinson, a 6-foot-11, 244-pound center with a 9-foot standing reach and 7 1/2-foot wingspan.
Robinson, a source confirmed to the Sun Sentinel, agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract, which also creates a path to the team’s training camp.
The first-team All-Mountain West selection is a deft offensive player who utilizes his skill and physicality to score at all three levels. Defensively, he moves well in space, able to guard multiple positions. He averaged 19.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, including 2.6 offensive rebounds, and 1.2 blocks this past season.
His versatility could prove particularly valuable in summer league with an ability to play alongside both returning center Omer Yurtseven and first-round pick Nikola Jovic, two of the other prime post prospects on the Heat summer-league roster.
The Heat open summer play next weekend in San Francisco at the California Classic, before moving on to the NBA Last Vegas Summer League,
Among those committed to the Heat summer roster are Robinson, Yurtseven, Jovic, two-way-contract players Javonte Smart and Mychal Mulder, roster forward Haywood Highsmith, former Heat two-way guard Marcus Garrett, and undrafted prospects St. Bonaventure guard Jalen Adaway, University of San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea, Oakland University forward Jamal Cain, UNLV guard Bryce Hamilton, St. John’s forward Aaron Wheeler and Texas Tech forward Bryson Williams.
Team’s are limited to 20 roster players in the offseason, a limit that does not include Exhibit 10 prospects or summer-tryout players.
The only players from the 20-player Heat roster committed to summer league are Robinson, Yurtseven, Jovic, Highsmith, Smart and Mulder.
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‘We’ve got to go to work’ — Mario Cristobal welcomes alumni, high school recruits to Hurricanes’ Legends Camp
There weren’t any flashy cars or sets for elaborate photo shoots laid out for recruits at Miami’s Legends Camp on Saturday morning.
Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal told the hundreds of high school players, coaches and family members on UM’s campus that they were there to work. The returning Miami alumni, with numerous Super Bowl rings and Pro Bowl selections on their resumes, brought the flash.
“It’s not time for paradise yet,” said Cristobal, referring to the previous name of the team’s flagship summer camp. “We’ve got to go to work.”
“Work” was the theme of the camp, as former Hurricanes and Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin followed Cristobal’s opening speech with a similar message.
“Who’s going to make a commitment to one day be coming back here with a black shirt that says, ‘Legends’?” Irvin said, referring to the shirts Miami alumni were wearing.
The camp was part of a busy weekend for Cristobal and UM’s coaching staff. In addition to the camp, the Hurricanes hosted about a dozen recruits on official visits and more on unofficial visits.
“We have official visitors on campus, approximately 12,” Cristobal said. “Another 18 to 24 unofficial [visitors]. I don’t know how many campers we are — probably 250, 300. So there’s a lot going on, and it’s awesome because the energy and the authentic, genuine interaction with our players, the legends, our coaches and our people, our current players, it’s priceless.”
The camp offered high school players the chance to mingle with and get instructed by the UM staff, current players and former Hurricanes players.
“I learned a lot today about college football,” Dillard High running back Christopher Johnson said. “So I’m mentally prepared for the next level.”
Miami had numerous decorated alumni at the camp, including Irvin, Jaelan Phillips, Greg Rousseau, Bryant McKinnie, Reggie Wayne, Jeremy Shockey, Antrel Rolle and Jon Beason.
“Oh man, just a lot of energy, a lot of energy, a lot of passion,” said Phillips, who is now with the Miami Dolphins. “Setting a high standard. It’s what the U is all about.”
Cristobal and his staff received strong reviews from some of the alumni in attendance about how he’s running the program through his first seven months on the job.
“Coach Ponce told me that if I ever want to come up to the meeting rooms, doors are always open and I can talk to the guys,” former Hurricanes quarterback Malik Rosier said. “To me, that’s big because there were some parts that I did feel like the alumni were shut out. So now they’re more open to having us back and being around. It just feels great to be back, and I love it here.”
Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron, who was an assistant coach during Cristobal’s tenure as a Miami offensive lineman, also attended Saturday’s camp. In addition to being a former Hurricanes coach, he has another, recent tie to the program: his son Cody is an offensive analyst on Cristobal’s staff. Orgeron, who won the 2019 national title with the Tigers, said Cristobal needs to “keep doing what he’s doing” to get the Hurricanes closer to winning a championship.
“Mario also understands the true mark of a head coach comes on gameday,” Orgeron said, “and I know he’s going to be ready for that.”
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Erica Mena Beefs With Kimbella Matos Over Safaree, Leaks Toxic Texts
Straaaaaait Pillow-Talking Predator? Erica Mena Leaks Safaree’s Two-Timing Texts In IG Beef With His Alleged Girlfriend, Accuses Him Of Preying On A Minor
These low blows go way beyond baby mama drama.
Erica Mena is taking the beef to another level with her ex Safaree and his (temporary) next, Kimbella Matos. Earlier this week, BOSSIP reported the former video vixen blew up social media in a bitter back-and-forth with Safaree’s rumored new girlfriend. Now according to The Neighborhood Talk, Erica leaked Safaree’s texts about reconciling and their sex life, even accusing him of preying on a 15-year-old.
In the first round, Erica sent subliminal tweets about the rapper’s “prostitute.” Kimbella fired back, claiming Erica “slept with the whole industry for free.” This time she came back with receipts that the Love & Hip Hop star is an “obsessed” ex stalking her and Safaree from behind multiple fake social media pages.
“All you do is text his phone about me! Give it up!” Kimbella taunted in the caption.
“Damn, you’re really obsessed with her, watching her every move from your fake pages and not letting up. Nobody is thinking about you at all. I just want time with my kids thanks,” said a screenshot Kimbella posted of Safaree’s texts with Erica.
In response to the model calling him an “ugly person when it comes to being a father,” Safaree called Erica out about neglecting her oldest child.
“I was with you for 3 years and saw your son no more than 5 times… Let’s not talk about deadbeat,” Safaree supposedly wrote to his “bitter BM.”
We already know Erica has a history of catfish shenanigans because she was exposed for using a burner account to harass her ex Cyn Santana. If cyber stalking isn’t bad enough, Erica also tried to shame Safaree about their sex life.
“The many reasons why I left his sick *ss,” Erica wrote on a screenshot of Safaree allegedly asking her to wear a strap-on. “Good luck. he is a sick in the head bastard. Enjoy it tho. I’m sure you will strap it on to get a phone bill paid.”
It’s strange timing that the proud bisexual brought this up right after she posted her Pride photoshoot. She also waited until now to accuse Safaree of preying on a friend’s 15-year-old daughter. Whether these allegations are true or not, Erica just made herself look worse by using them as ammunition in petty drama.
“You might want to show your whore what you really be on behind her back,” Erica wrote, getting the last word with more toxic texts allegedly from Safaree.
“I miss you,” the messages said. “I feel very sad and empty right now. I’m driving and crying right now. I’m sorry I shouldn’t be saying any of this to you. Your mind is made up.”
It seems like Erica and Safaree need to put the phones down unless they’re calling for couples therapy. Kimbella may be a willing participant, but everyone else dragged into the drama is caught unnecessary strays. If Erica doesn’t care about protecting someone else’s child, she should at least consider how this will affect Safire Majesty, Legend, and her oldest son, King.
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JOHOR BHARU : Being aware of the tactics used by scammers in duping their victims is among the main defences the public has to avoid being fleeced.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani(pix) said today that scammers are getting sharper in their conversational skills and more sophisticated in the digital devices they use by the day.
He said as such, public awareness of the existence of scams, especially phone scams, was crucial to avoid falling victim.
Acryl Sani said between 2020 and last month, the commercial crimes investigations department (CCID) investigated 71,833 cases that caused losses worth RM5.2 billion.
“Out of the total, 68%, or 48,830, of the cases involved online scams. It’s a huge number and billions of ringgit were lost,“ he said after launching the Anti-Scam Campaign by police at the Mid-Valley Southkey mall here.
Acryl Sani said such campaigns have proven to be effective in lowering cases involving Macau scams, love scams and phone scams as it brought awareness to the public.
However, he said e-commerce scams have risen steeply.
Acryl Sani said in 2020, there were 5,851 cases reported, while in 2021 it rose to 9,269 cases and until May this year, there were 3,833 cases.
As for action against scammers, he said 30% of the thousands of cases since 2020 were solved.
“We will continue launching this campaign in every state to update the public on the latest tactics used by scammers. We will also prepare a text for it to be included in the Friday prayer sermons and engage social media influencers to help with our campaign,“ he said. | https://www.thesundaily.my/home/igp-best-defence-against-scammers-is-to-stay-alert-GB9377459 | 2022-06-25T18:59:27Z | https://www.thesundaily.my/home/igp-best-defence-against-scammers-is-to-stay-alert-GB9377459 | false | 1 |
Quordle 153 hints and clues for 26 June 2022.
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Are you ready to solve the Quordle 153 words of the day on Sunday, 26 June 2022? If you are a regular player, we know you eagerly wait every day for the new puzzles to be released on the website. Here's your chance to solve and get a score.
The daily Quordle word puzzles are available on the official website – quordle.com. The players who are successful at solving the four words of the day within nine chances get a point.
The rules of the word puzzle game are simple. Anybody can start solving for the words of the day. The game is quite interesting and helps the players to enrich their English vocabulary by learning new English words.
Let's get straight to solving for the Quordle 153 answers, Sunday, 26 June 2022. Give your best.
In this daily article, we help our readers with Quordle hints and clues. The words of the day can be challenging to crack on most days, so the players often need our help.
If you do not want to lose and break the scoring streak, read further. These hints and clues can help you figure out the Quordle words of the day.
Let's take a look at hints for Quordle 153, on Saturday, 26 June 2022:
The words of the day start with the letters – A, L, S, and M.
Quordle 153 answers end with the letters – O, D, E, and A.
One word of the day has a repeated vowel in the term.
All four words of the day contain two vowels and one word has only one vowel.
Now is the time to reveal the final answers of the day. Keep reading to know the solutions for 26 June 2022.
Quordle 153 answers for Sunday, 26 June 2022 are as follows:
Word 1: AUDIO
Word 2: LUCID
Word 3: SLIME
Word 4: MAGMA
We will be back again with more Quordle hints, clues, and solutions for our readers. Try to solve new words daily on the official website of the web-based word game.
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LONDON (AP) — Train stations were all but deserted across Britain on Saturday, as the third day of a national strike snarled the weekend plans of millions.
Train companies said only a fifth of passenger services would run, as about 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff walked off the job in Britain’s biggest and most disruptive railway strike for 30 years.
The same workers held 24-hour strikes on Tuesday and Thursday in a dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union is seeking a substantial pay raise as workers face a cost-of-living squeeze amid four decade-high inflation rates. Train companies, meanwhile, are seeking to cut costs and staffing after two years in which emergency government funding kept them afloat during the pandemic.
Union General Secretary Mick Lynch said rail workers would not accept “being thrown on the scrapheap after being praised as heroes during COVID,” and warned there could be more strikes over the summer.
“We won’t hesitate to use more industrial action if we can’t reach an agreement or if the companies carry though their threats to make people redundant,” he told Sky News.
The Conservative government insists it will not get involved in the dispute pitting the union against 13 privately owned train-operating companies and the government-owned National Rail infrastructure firm.
But the union accuses the government of scuttling negotiations by preventing employers from improving on the 3% pay raise on the table so far. Britain’s inflation rate hit 9.1% in May, as Russia’s war in Ukraine squeezes supplies of energy and food staples while post-pandemic consumer demand soars.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said rail passenger numbers had only returned to 75% of pre-pandemic levels and there needed to be “reform and improvement in the way the railways work, and modernization.”
He has also warned that big pay raises would spark a wage-price spiral driving inflation even higher.
Unions have told the country to brace for more as workers face the worst cost-of-living squeeze in more than a generation. British Airways workers at Heathrow Airport voted to strike over the summer vacation season, lawyers are planning a walkout starting next week, and unions representing teachers and postal workers plan to consult their members about possible action. | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/business/ap-business/here-we-go-again-strike-snarls-uk-trains-for-a-third-day/ | 2022-06-25T19:07:33Z | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/business/ap-business/here-we-go-again-strike-snarls-uk-trains-for-a-third-day/ | true | 24 |
England v New Zealand: Late wickets put hosts in charge at Headingley
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Late wickets helped England surge into the ascendancy on day three of the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
After Jonny Bairstow's 162 earned the hosts an unlikely first-innings lead of 31, New Zealand calmly reached 125-1 to quieten a crowd roused by more England exuberance with the bat.
But the fall of four wickets for 36 runs in the final session lifted the locals once more as the Black Caps closed on 168-5, 137 ahead.
Jamie Overton had Tom Latham caught behind for 76 with the first ball after tea and, immediately after another break - this time for rain - Devon Conway was taken one-handed by Ollie Pope at short leg off Joe Root.
Matthew Potts then claimed the crucial wicket of Kane Williamson, the captain nicking off for 48, and Jack Leach had Henry Nicholls caught and bowled for seven.
Overton earlier fell agonisingly short of a century on debut when he edged Trent Boult to first slip on 97.
However, England, who were staring at a huge first-innings deficit when Bairstow and Overton came together at 56-5 on Friday, added a further 96 from 18 overs as Stuart Broad flogged 42 from 36 balls. They were eventually bowled out for 360 in 67 overs.
The presence of Daryl Mitchell, who is four not out and has three centuries in the series, means New Zealand will maintain some hope of a consolation win, but they will have been the happier side when more rain arrived shortly before the scheduled close.
England's entertainers refuse to be kept quiet
In the afternoon session, when Latham and Williamson combined for a steady stand of 97, it felt as though New Zealand had been able to bring normality to a series that has thrilled at every turn.
But England, having continued to attack with the bat in the morning, again found ways to keep the momentum of their new era going as they push for a 3-0 series win.
Overton sparked the change by removing Latham. With his next ball he hit Devon Conway on the helmet with a bouncer in a spell which was backed up expertly by Potts.
This England team are capturing the attention of their fans with their aggressive approach and, as wickets fell, those supporters sensed the moment to lift the noise further, encouraged to do so by Stokes, Bairstow and Stuart Broad.
At Trent Bridge in the second Test England chased 299 on the final day, so will not fear a similar target again on the pitch that remains largely good for batting.
England knock over top order again
England handed the new ball to Leach - the first time they have opened with a spinner in a home Test since 2009 - but it was Potts who removed opener Will Young via a catch at third slip.
Once Latham and Williamson were separated, New Zealand lost a further three wickets for eight runs after the first rain delay.
England were helped by a poor stroke from Williamson, who has not made a fifty in the series. Trying to force Potts off his relentless length with a back-foot drive, he got a thin edge through to Bairstow, standing in as wicketkeeper because of Ben Foakes' sore back.
It was the third time Potts has dismissed Williamson in four innings.
Mitchell and Tom Blundell, who is five not out, have scored 47% of New Zealand's runs in this series and must again succeed where the top order have failed.
Overton misses out as England continue to attack
The day began with Bairstow on 130 and Overton 89 after their incredible second-day stand, without which England's would almost certainly be out of the contest.
Overton started nervously, but had just started to find his tempo when he nicked a drive and had to drag himself from the ground.
Bairstow was finally dismissed from the 157th ball he faced, hitting Michael Bracewell to long-off trying to add more quick runs.
Bairstow had seen Broad, promoted up the order to number nine, dominate their partnership of 55 from 44 balls by flaying anything short or wide.
The most significant assistance offered by this surface is turn and the Black Caps may rue the decision to leave out frontline spinner Ajaz Patel.
'Stokes is doing things out of the box' - what they said
England bowler Matthew Potts told BBC Sport: "When you are hurting it is never easy but you kinds of put that out of mind, laugh about it and enjoy the pain. I certainly am. I'm enjoying the pain of Test cricket."
On removing Kane Williamson three times in four innings: "There is no secret. I just run in and try to get the ball to do something on a good length - and it has just happened to be Kane Williamson."
England pace bowler Jamie Overton: "The last session has put us right in the box seat. Hopefully we can get the two key wickets. We are in a great place."
Former England captain Michael Vaughan on BBC Test Match Special: "In Matthew Potts, they have a bowler who I don't remember bowling a bad ball, and I loved Jack Leach opening the bowling.
"I'm just seeing things with Ben Stokes' captaincy we haven't seen in a long time. He is doing things slightly out of the box and it is working. It is nice to see."
New Zealand opener Tom Latham: "We know England regardless of the score will have a go (in the fourth innings).
"That presents opportunities for us. We want to scrap and get as many as we can. We saw yesterday with new ball if put balls in right areas we can get wickets in clumps."
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
5-8-3-6, WB: 3
(five, eight, three, six; WB: three)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
5-8-3-6, WB: 3
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Lee Barnes (centre), lay ministry officer and warden of readers for the Diocese of Gloucester, officiates the blessing of Lara Dayeh-Bunce, 30, and Elliot Dayeh-Bunce, 32, at The Church at Worthy Farm (Yui Mok/PA)
Lee Barnes (centre), lay ministry officer and warden of readers for the Diocese of Gloucester, officiates the blessing of Lara Dayeh-Bunce, 30, and Elliot Dayeh-Bunce, 32, at The Church at Worthy Farm (Yui Mok/PA)
A young couple said Love Me Do as former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney prepared to take to the Pyramid Stage on Saturday night.
Lara and Elliot Dayeh-Bunce had wanted to get married at Glastonbury but had to settle for renewing their recently-taken vows for legal reasons as Worthy Farm is not licensed for weddings.
Six weeks into wedlock, they renewed their solemn declaration at the Church at Glastonbury tent after a night’s revelry which saw them return to their own canvas home at 4.30am.
Festivalgoers during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm (Ben Birchall/PA)
Sir Paul, at 80, is the oldest headline act in the 50 years of the festival, which started just as the constituent parts of The Beatles were beginning solo careers following their break-up.
The ex-Beatle had warmed up with a gig in nearby Frome on Friday with surprises apparently in store as audience members were asked to deactivate their phones to prevent any secrets leaking out before he arrived at the festival.
Kalush Orchestra, Eurovision winners from Ukraine, performing their first UK gig at Shangri-La’s Truth Stage, during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset (Yui Mok/PA)
Kalush Orchestra, Eurovision winners from Ukraine, performing their first UK gig at Shangri-La’s Truth Stage, during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset (Yui Mok/PA)
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Britain's railway system once again came to a virtual standstill on Saturday and flights in Europe were disrupted as strikes in the travel sector hit the continent. Tens of thousands of rail workers in the UK staged the latest day-long walkout over pay and job security, hampering weekend plans for those already hit by similar strikes on Tuesday and Thursday. Only around a fifth of services are set to operate on heavily reduced hours, with those still running starting much later in the morning than usual and set to end as early as 6:30 pm (1730 GMT). The RMT rail union insists this week's actions are necessary as wages have failed to keep pace with UK inflation, which has hit a 40-year high and is on course to keep rising. It also wants a threat of compulsory redundancies withdrawn. RMT secretary general Mick Lynch said its members are 'standing up for all working people trying to get a pay rise and some job security'. 'In a modern economy, workers need to be properly rewarded for their work, enjoy good conditions and have the peace of mind that their job will not be taken away from them,' he added. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said: 'Unfortunately, the RMT's decision to carry out another day of needless and premature strike action means our passengers will suffer again on Saturday. 'A fraction of trains will run compared to a usual Saturday service, with trains starting later in the morning and finishing much earlier in the evening.' AIRLINE STRIKES Britain, like much of Europe, is suffering from rocketing inflation and stagnant economic growth, raising the prospect of a summer of strikes across the continent. Staff from budget Irish airline Ryanair staged strikes in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Belgium on Saturday, forcing the cancellation of two flights between Lisbon and Brussels. In Belgium, the walkout meant that only 41 percent of Ryanair flights left Charleroi airport near Brussels on Saturday and overall the budget carrier had been forced to cancel 127 flights between Friday and Sunday, an airport spokeswoman told AFP. The situation in Belgium was further complicated by a three-day strike by Brussels Airlines staff ending Saturday that has forced the carrier owned by German giant Lufthansa to cancel 60 percent -- or some 300 -- of its flights since Thursday. Ryanair staff staged their second day of action in Spain, resulting in flight delays but so far no cancellations. One of the unions calling the strike said that, as of 10:00 am (0800 GMT), 'there have been 15 delayed flights, both arrivals and departures. 'It is expected that this situation will increase throughout the day and tomorrow, as Ryanair's maximum profit system of leaving the minimum time between flights will cause delays,' it added. The aviation sector is struggling to recover from the pandemic, which led to mass layoffs as international travel was put on hold. Faced with staff shortages, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport was forced to announce earlier this month that it would be limiting traveller numbers this summer and cancelling flights. The shortages have already caused hundreds of flights to be cancelled, while huge queues have angered travellers. | https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/fresh-transport-strikes-hit-uk-mainland-europe | 2022-06-25T19:15:18Z | https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/fresh-transport-strikes-hit-uk-mainland-europe | true | 3 |
Eddie and Barry Hearn ‘set for £175m pay day as they look to cash in on Matchroom Sport stake’
EDDIE HEARN and dad Barry could reportedly be set for a £175million windfall with the pair in talks to sell a minority stake in Matchroom Sport.
Barry founded the sporting event promotional company in 1982, with Matchroom enjoying early success in snooker.
They then branched out in darts and boxing where they have become a powerhouse in the latter.
And according to Sky News, Barry and chairman Eddie are prepared to sell around 25 per cent stake in Matchroom.
It has been said the company has been valued at between £600m-£700m.
Should they get maximum dollar, the father-and-son duo will pocket a cool £175m.
The news outlet has revealed that at least three private equity firms are in negotiations with the Hearn's.
KKR, CVC Capital Partners and Searchlight Capital have all been named as being keen to partner with Matchroom.
A decision about a preferred bidder is allegedly expected in the near future.
Despite being willing to sell a stake, it has been claimed that Barry and Eddie have no intention of relinquishing control.
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In 2018, Matchroom signed the biggest deal in boxing history after signing a $1billion agreement with streaming giants Dazn.
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And last year it was announced that Matchroom had ended their partnership with Sky Sports to take their boxing stable to Dazn in a £100m-plus contract.
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Mick Lynch 'not ruling out' further strike action as rail services crippled by latest walkout
During the week many commuters may have had the choice to work from home, but at the weekend, when many had plans such as concerts to attend, avoiding travel wasn't an option for some, as Ian Woods reports
RMT union boss Mick Lynch has said further industrial action has not been ruled out, as train services were crippled by another 24 hour rail strike.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union walked out on Saturday for the third time this week, with little sign of a breakthrough in discussions between the union and rail operators.
Mr Lynch, who joined workers on a picket line outside Euston Station on Saturday, called on Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to "get on with his job” and enter into "constructive" talks with the unions settle the bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.
Only a fifth of services were running on Saturday, and half of lines closed, with operators telling passengers they should only travel by train if necessary and to check their journey in advance.
“We’re not ruling out strikes but we have not put down any dates for any strike action," Mr Lynch said, adding "we’re all going to get together the leadership of the union and see where we are."
The union boss went on to say RMT would "continue working constructively with the companies to strike a deal," but said "that is a really steep challenge at the moment because of the agenda they've got and the effects they want on our members."
“Strike action’s not ruled out and it will have to take place if we do not get a deal, but we’re hoping that we can get a deal and we get some compromise."
Mr Lynch also hit out at the government, saying many ministers have “never done a hand’s turn."
“It’s quite odd. The people who are running this country are brought up on a diet of Latin and Greek and our members are brought up on a diet of getting up at ungodly times to run the transport system. I think there’s a bit of disconnect there.
“If we had people who were used to doing work we might get a better deal out of them," he added.
Twitter row
Grant Shapps was accused by Mr Lynch of "talking nonsense" in a series of tweets about the rail strikes on Saturday.
In the tweets, the transport secretary said the industry's working practices “aren’t just archaic, they are hugely damaging to commuters’ daily lives and the economy, causing people to be late for work or miss hospital appointments."
In one of the tweets, he said “Sunday working laws” had not been updated since 1919, meaning that for some train companies, “Sundays aren’t part of the working week and they have to rely on the ‘good will’ of employees to work them."
Mr Shapps also criticised maintenance laws, saying that “the rostering of individuals or training of multiskilled workers isn’t allowed.
“It means for a job that could, in theory, be completed by one person, whole teams have to be sent. Even worse, these teams won’t share vans or equipment either.”
Responding to the tweets, Mr Lynch accused Mr Shapps of being “completely ignorant of how the railways work."
He described Mr Shapps’ statement that Sunday working practices had not been updated since 1919 as “false," adding: “In many companies we have agreements that Sunday forms part of the working week.”
He also described the allegation that teams do not share vans as an “utter fallacy."
We could be looking at a 'summer of discontent,' with a series of industrial disputes due to below-inflation-pay-offers, reports Ian woods
Ed Sheeran fans forced to pay for parking at concert due to lack of trains
Concertgoers hoping to travel by car to Wembley Stadium for Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour on Saturday faced paying up to £231 for a rented parking space for the evening, as the rail strike forced fans to drive to the event.
Karen and Amanda Pollecutt, sisters from Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, were originally hoping to catch a Southern train to central London for the gig.
Upon realising the strike would affect their journey, they planned to drive straight to the Wembley stadium, but found all five of the nearby car parks were fully booked up, as were all the surrounding hotels.
Karen said: “We were looking at car parking, they were fully booked. We tried five around here. And then there was a website where you could park on someone’s drive and they wanted £231. And it was like, we like Ed Sheeran, but not that much!”
Amanda said they only started to look at alternative means of travelling to the concert last week because “we hoped the strikes would be cancelled, but of course that’s not the case."
They decided to leave the car in Uxbridge, west London, where the pair used to live, and get a train to Wembley, but are concerned about getting home as they say the line will close early.
“I suppose we’re going to have to leave a bit earlier to have a bit of a fighting chance,” Karen said.
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Alaska Supreme Court ruling keeps Sweeney off House ballot
The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that will keep Republican Tara Sweeney off the ballot for the August special election in Alaska’s U.S. House race
The Alaska Supreme Court on Saturday upheld a lower court’s ruling that will keep Republican Tara Sweeney off the ballot for the August special election in Alaska’s U.S. House race.
In a brief written order, the high court said it affirmed the decision of Superior Court Judge William Morse, who agreed with a decision by Division of Elections Director Gail Fenumiai to not advance Sweeney, the fifth place finisher in the June 11 special primary, to the special election after the third place finisher suddenly dropped out.
The court did not elaborate on its reasoning but said a full opinion will follow at a later date. Morse on Friday ruled in favor of the elections division. The decision was appealed by the plaintiffs in the case.
Forty-eight candidates ran in the special primary for Alaska’s House seat, which was left vacant by the death in March of Republican Rep. Don Young, who held the seat for 49 years.
The special primary was the first election held under a system approved by Alaska voters that ends party primaries and institutes ranked-choice voting in general elections.
In this case, the top four vote-getters due to advance to the special election were Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, independent Al Gross and Democrat Mary Peltola. That changed when Gross abruptly withdrew Tuesday.
Fenumiai had said that because Gross withdrew less than 64 days before the scheduled Aug. 16 special election, state law did not permit the division to put the fifth-place candidate on the ballot in his place.
On Thursday, three voters sued to have Sweeney put on the ballot, claiming elections officials misinterpreted the law and that the timeline to withdraw did not apply to special elections.
Messages sent to three attorneys representing the plaintiffs were not immediately returned to The Associated Press on Saturday.
“The law was clear, and I’m pleased the courts affirmed such. Now, it’s time to take our campaign to the voters in the general election and earn their support,” Begich said in an email to the AP.
Messages sent to the campaigns of Sweeney, Palin and Peltola were not immediately returned.
Attorneys for the state said in court filings that while the division was “sympathetic to the public expectation” that under the new system four candidates would advance, “it lacks the discretion to relax an unambiguous statutory deadline to effectuate this goal.”
Morse in his written order said the timeline under which a substitution could occur in this situation “could hardly be briefer.” But, he wrote, “that is the period set by statute and the one the Division must apply.”
Sweeney’s campaign did not sue over the issue, but she has said that she believed she should be moved into fourth place and that voters should have four candidates to choose from.
The winner of the special election will serve the remainder of Young’s term. An August regular primary and November general election will determine who will serve a new, two-year term, starting in January.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is out to sustain the global alliance punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine as he embarks on a five-day trip to Europe as the four-month-old war shows no sign of abating and its aftershocks to global food and energy supplies are deepening.
Biden first joins a meeting of the Group of Seven leading economic powers in the Bavarian Alps of Germany and later travels to Madrid for a summit with leaders of the 30 NATO countries. The visit comes as the global coalition to bolster Ukraine and punish Russia for its aggression has showed signs of fraying amid skyrocketing inflation in food and energy prices caused by the conflict.
Biden, who left Washington on Saturday, and the G-7 leaders intend to announce a ban on importing gold from Russia, according to a person familiar with White House planning who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Gold is Moscow’s second largest export after energy.
The Ukraine war has entered a more attritional phase since Biden’s last trip to Europe in March, just weeks after Russia launched its assault. At that time, he met with allies in Brussels as Ukraine was under regular bombardment and he tried to reassure Eastern Europe partners in Poland that they would not be the next to face an incursion by Moscow.
Russian’s subsequent retreat from western Ukraine and regrouping in the east has shifted the conflict to one of artillery battles and bloody house-to-house fighting in the country’s industrial heartland, the Donbas region.
While U.S. officials see broad consensus for maintaining the pressure on Russia and sustaining support for Ukraine in the near term, they view Biden’s trip as an opportunity to align strategy for both the conflict and its global ramifications heading into the winter and beyond.
Allies differ over whether their goals are merely to restore peace or to force Russia to pay a deeper price for the conflict to prevent its repetition.
John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said the summit will address problems such as inflation and other “challenges in the global economy as a result of Mr. Putin’s war — but also how to continue to hold Mr. Putin accountable” and subject to “constant consequences.”
“There will be some announcements, there will be some muscle movements,” Kirby said from Air Force One as Biden flew to Germany.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is set to address both summits by video. The U.S. and allies have shipped his country billions of dollars in military assistance and imposed ever stricter sanctions on Russia over the invasion.
Kirby said previously that allies would be making new “commitments” during the summits to further sever Russia from the global economy. The aim is to make it more difficult for Moscow to acquire technology to rebuild the arsenal it has depleted in Ukraine and to crack down on sanctions evasion by Russia and its oligarchs.
G-7 summits have traditionally put global finance issues front and center, but amid soaring inflation in the U.S. and Europe, few concrete actions are expected.
“There are different drivers of inflation in these various economies, different things that can be used to address it,” said Josh Lipsky, director of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center. He foresees “a lack of an ability to do something coordinated on inflation, other than really talk about the problem.”
Biden has blamed much of the rise in prices on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, especially in the energy markets, as U.S. and allied sanctions have limited Moscow’s ability to sell its oil and gas supplies. Sustaining the Western resolve will only get more challenging as the war drags on and cost-of-living issues pose political headaches for leaders at home, U.S. and European officials said.
Finding ways to transition from Russian energy to other sources — without setting back longstanding goals to combat climate change — is set to be a key discussion point.
“There’s no watering down of climate commitments,” Kirby said.
Russia was once a member of what was then the G-8. It was expelled in 2014 after it invaded Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, a move that foreshadowed the current crisis.
A top priority of Western officials heading into the summit is finding a way to get Ukraine’s vast grain harvest out onto the world market, as the United Nations and others warn of tens of millions of people being cast into hunger because of tight supplies. The most impactful changes would require an agreement from Russia to stop targeting food and food infrastructure as well as agreeing to the establishment of a sea corridor to allow exports of grain from Ukraine.
In Madrid, Biden will help promote NATO’s effort to welcome Finland and Sweden into the alliance after the Russian invasion of Ukraine led the two historically neutral democracies to seek the protection of the mutual-defense association.
Kirby declined to say on the flight whether Biden will meet with Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has indicated he plans to block the two countries’ accession into NATO unless he receives concessions. Adding new members requires unanimous support from existing NATO members.
U.S. officials have maintained optimism that the two countries will be welcomed into the alliance, but have played down expectations for a breakthrough in Madrid.
Biden speaks often of the world being in a generational struggle between democracies and autocracies that will set the global agenda for the coming decades. He aims to use the trip to show that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has “firmed up” democracies on the threats from autocracies in both Moscow and Beijing.
The president is also securing a significant step by NATO to recognize China as an emerging challenge to the alliance. The formal reference of China in NATO’s new “Strategic Concept,” the first update to its guiding principles since 2010, fulfills efforts under multiple presidents to expand the alliance’s focus to China, even in the face an increasingly bellicose Russia.
In a symbolic step, NATO has invited Pacific leaders from Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia to the summit. Kirby said China “will be a significant focus” for the G-7 and he cited Beijing’s “coercive economic practices.”
Biden is also set to relaunch his idea for a global infrastructure investment program meant to counter China’s influence in the developing world, which he previously had called “Build Back Better World” and had introduced at the 2021 G-7 summit.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin accused NATO of trying to “start a new Cold War” and warned against the alliance “drawing ideological lines which may induce confrontation.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC has reached a deal with Welsh forward Gareth Bale to move to Major League Soccer after his departure from Real Madrid, a person close to the deal told The Associated Press.
The person spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity because the details of the 12-month deal are still being finalized between Bale and MLS-leading LAFC, which also added Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini to its roster this month.
The 32-year-old Bale is moving stateside after spending most of the past nine years with Madrid. His contract expires this summer, making him a free agent after his up-and-down tenure with the current Champions League winners finally ends.
Bale is among the most dynamic attacking players of his generation when healthy and on a top team. He scored 106 goals in 258 appearances for Madrid, which won five Champions League titles and three La Liga crowns during his tenure.
But Bale has played sparingly and occasionally ineffectively for Madrid in recent years. He made only seven appearances for the European champions this past season while struggling with several injuries.
Bale also went on a season-long loan to Tottenham in 2020-21, scoring 16 goals in 34 appearances for Spurs. The brilliant goal-scorer joined Madrid from Spurs in 2013 for a then-record transfer fee.
Bale will get a fresh start in the Southern California sunshine alongside Chiellini, who joined LAFC after 17 seasons at Juventus and an impressive international career for Italy.
Bale was rumored to be considering retirement if Wales hadn't qualified for the World Cup, but his national team earned a place in Qatar last month. Bale will be able to chase a trophy in Los Angeles while staying in shape for the rigors of the World Cup competition.
The MLS regular season ends Oct. 9, while the MLS Cup Final — the last potential game of the MLS season — is scheduled for Nov. 5, just over two weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Bale and Chiellini both would be eligible to debut for LAFC after the secondary transfer window opens July 7. LAFC hosts the archrival LA Galaxy on July 8.
They are expected to join a formidable core alongside Mexican striker and former MLS MVP Carlos Vela, whose tenure at LAFC is expected to be extended after his own contract expires this summer.
LAFC is signing both Chiellini and Bale with targeted allocated money, a distinction that leaves open a designated player slot if the club decides to add yet another star player who can be paid above the MLS salary cap.
LAFC has been among MLS' top teams since its founding as an expansion franchise in 2018, but while it won one Supporters' Shield as the regular-season champions, the club has yet to raise the league's postseason trophy.
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CHARLESTON, W. Va. (AP) — Americans were taking stock a day after the Supreme Court overturned a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion, as states began implementing bans and supporters and foes of abortion rights mapped out their next moves.
The depth of emotion unleashed by Friday’s decision led to protests and prayer vigils across the country, with Arizona lawmakers even hiding in a basement for a time while police fired tear gas into a crowd.
In Charleston, West Virginia, at least 200 abortion supporters gathered Friday night for a candlelight vigil in front of the federal courthouse after the state's last abortion clinic was forced to cancel all of its appointments.
Katie Quinonez, executive director of Women’s Health Center of West Virginia, told the crowd she threw threw her phone against the wall of her office when she learned that Roe v. Wade had been overturned after almost 50 years. Her staff called 70 patients scheduled over the next month “to tell them that their abortion was cancelled and we would have to send them out of state, and that was it.”
Quinonez vowed that the fight for abortion rights will continue: “This is not the end whatsoever. ... Tonight we mourn, we rage. Tomorrow we get to work.”
In Arizona, thousands of demonstrators — split between those who support and oppose abortion rights — gathered outside the state Capitol on Friday night. Police fired tear gas to disperse anti-abortion demonstrators who banged on the glass doors of the Senate building, and lawmakers, rushing to complete their 2022 session, huddled briefly in a basement.
Clinics in Arizona stopped performing abortions after the decision, as did those in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Women considering abortions already had been dealing with a near-complete ban in Oklahoma and a prohibition after roughly six weeks in Texas.
In Ohio, a ban on most abortions from the first detectable fetal heartbeat became law when a federal judge dissolved an injunction that had kept the measure on hold for nearly three years. Another law with narrow exceptions was was triggered by the ruling in Utah and went into effect.
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, which was at the center of the case before the Supreme Court, continued to see patients Friday. Outside, men used a bullhorn to tell people inside that they would burn in hell. Clinic escorts wearing colorful vests used large speakers to blast Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” at the protesters.
The ruling is likely to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, and people on both sides of the issue predicted the fight would continue.
In Minnesota, where abortion remains legal, Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order to help shield people seeking or providing abortions in his state from facing legal consequences in other states. In neighboring South and North Dakota, the Supreme Court ruling triggered, respectively, an immediate abortion ban and one that takes effect in 30 days.
Walz also has vowed to reject requests to extradite anyone accused of committing acts related to reproductive health care that are not criminal offenses in Minnesota.
“My office has been and will continue to be a firewall against legislation that would reverse reproductive freedom,” he said.
In Fargo, North Dakota, the the state's sole abortion provider plans to move across the river to Minnesota. Red River Women’s Clinic owner Tammi Kromenaker said Saturday that she has secured a location in Moorhead but gave no further details.
Thirteen states, mainly in the South and Midwest, already had laws to ban abortion in the event Roe was overturned. Another half-dozen states have near-total bans or prohibitions after 6 weeks, before many women know they are pregnant.
In roughly a half-dozen other states, including West Virginia and Wisconsin, the fight will be over dormant abortion bans that were enacted before Roe was decided in 1973 or new proposals to sharply limit when abortions can be performed.
Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers told The Associated Press on Saturday that he will support legal action to overturn a 173-year-old state abortion ban. He also said he would not appoint district attorneys who would enforce the law, and would commute prison sentences for anyone convicted under it.
“We’re looking at everything,” he said.
Four years after winning election by a narrow margin, Evers said he believes this issue will energize independents and he hopes to translate anger over Roe's demise into votes this fall.
“Any time you take half the people in Wisconsin and make them second-class citizens, I have to believe there’s going to be a reaction to that,” Evers said.
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Bauer reported from Madison, Wisconsin. Associate Press reporters Dave Kolpack in Minneapolis and Tammy Webber in Fenton, Michigan, contributed to this story.
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Bender Robert & Associates lifted its holdings in shares of Starbucks Co. (NASDAQ:SBUX – Get Rating) by 2.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 51,531 shares of the coffee company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,100 shares during the period. Starbucks comprises approximately 1.3% of Bender Robert & Associates’ investment portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest holding. Bender Robert & Associates’ holdings in Starbucks were worth $4,688,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. DeDora Capital Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Starbucks during the 1st quarter worth $592,000. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. raised its stake in shares of Starbucks by 21.1% during the 1st quarter. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. now owns 4,944 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $450,000 after purchasing an additional 862 shares during the period. Townsend & Associates Inc raised its stake in shares of Starbucks by 6.5% during the 1st quarter. Townsend & Associates Inc now owns 23,635 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $1,927,000 after purchasing an additional 1,438 shares during the period. Signature Wealth Management Group raised its stake in shares of Starbucks by 51.4% during the 1st quarter. Signature Wealth Management Group now owns 23,663 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $2,153,000 after purchasing an additional 8,031 shares during the period. Finally, AdvisorNet Financial Inc raised its stake in shares of Starbucks by 14.5% during the 1st quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc now owns 12,890 shares of the coffee company’s stock worth $1,173,000 after purchasing an additional 1,628 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 69.21% of the company’s stock.
Shares of NASDAQ SBUX opened at $78.11 on Friday. Starbucks Co. has a 12 month low of $68.39 and a 12 month high of $126.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $89.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.94, a PEG ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 0.97. The business has a 50-day moving average of $75.42 and a 200-day moving average of $89.35.
In related news, CEO Howard D. Schultz acquired 137,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 10th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $72.67 per share, for a total transaction of $9,992,125.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 19,534,460 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,419,569,208.20. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Howard D. Schultz acquired 72,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 12th. The stock was bought at an average price of $68.85 per share, with a total value of $4,991,625.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 19,606,960 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,349,939,196. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders own 0.27% of the company’s stock.
A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Cowen decreased their price objective on Starbucks from $115.00 to $94.00 in a report on Wednesday, May 4th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price objective on Starbucks from $115.00 to $105.00 in a report on Wednesday, May 4th. StockNews.com lowered Starbucks from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 12th. TheStreet lowered Starbucks from a “b-” rating to a “c+” rating in a report on Friday, April 22nd. Finally, BTIG Research decreased their price objective on Starbucks from $130.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 20th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $102.72.
Starbucks Company Profile (Get Rating)
Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee worldwide. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, single serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items.
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OSLO, Norway (AP) — A gunman opened fire in Oslo’s nightlife district early Saturday, killing two people and leaving more than 20 wounded in what the Norwegian security service called an “Islamist terror act” during the capital’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival.
Investigators said the suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, was arrested after opening fire at three locations in downtown Oslo.
Police said two men, one in his 50s and and the other his 60s, died in the shootings. Ten people were treated for serious injuries, but none of them was believed to be in life-threatening condition. Eleven others had minor injuries.
The Norwegian Police Security Service raised its terror alert level from “moderate” to “extraordinary” — the highest level — after the attack, which sent panicked revelers fleeing into the streets or trying to hide from the gunman.
The service’s acting chief, Roger Berg, called the attack an “extreme Islamist terror act” and said the suspect had a “long history of violence and threats,” as well as mental health issues.
He said the agency, known by its Norwegian acronym PST, first became aware of the suspect in 2015 and later grew concerned he had become radicalized and was part of an unspecified Islamist network.
Norwegian media named the suspect as Zaniar Matapour, an Oslo resident who arrived in Norway with his family from a Kurdish part of Iran in the 1990s.
The suspect’s defense lawyer, John Christian Elden, said his client “hasn’t denied” carrying out the attack, but he cautioned against speculation on the motive.
“He has not given any reason. It is too early to conclude whether this is hate crime or terrorism,” Elden said in an email to The Associated Press.
Upon the advice of police, organizers canceled a Pride parade that was set for Saturday as the highlight of a weeklong festival. Scores of people marched through the capital anyway, waving rainbow flags.
Police attorney Christian Hatlo said it was too early to say whether the gunman specifically targeted members of the LGBTQ community.
“We have to look closer at that, we don’t know yet,” he said.
Police said civilians assisted them in detaining the man in custody, who was being held on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and terrorism, based on the number of people targeted at multiple locations.
Investigators seized two weapons after the attack: a handgun and an automatic weapon. Hatlo described both as “not modern” but did not give details.
Not far from Oslo’s cathedral, crime scene tape cordoned off the bars where the shootings took place, including the London Pub, which is popular with the city’s LGBTQ community.
Crowds gathered outside and dropped off cards and flowers at impromptu memorials.
Martin Ebbestad, 29, had walked by earlier, seen the memorials and returned with flowers.
London Pub “is our go-to place. My boyfriend left 20 minutes before (it happened). He was sitting outside in the smoking area,” Ebbestad said. “We know this place so well. It doesn’t feel unsafe, but it does feel very close.”
Norwegian television channel TV2 showed footage of people running down Oslo streets in panic as shots rang out in the background. Olav Roenneberg, a journalist from Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, said he witnessed the shooting.
“I saw a man arrive at the site with a bag. He picked up a weapon and started shooting,” Roenneberg told NRK. “First I thought it was an air gun. Then the glass of the bar next door was shattered and I understood I had to run for cover.”
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere called the shooting a “cruel and deeply shocking attack on innocent people.”
He said that while the motive was unclear, the shooting had caused fear and grief in the LGBTQ community.
“We all stand by you,” Gahr Stoere wrote on Facebook.
Christian Bredeli, who was at the London Pub, told Norwegian newspaper VG that he hid on the fourth floor with a group of about 10 people until he was told it was safe to come out.
“Many were fearing for their lives,” he said. “On our way out we saw several injured people, so we understood that something serious had happened.”
Desta G. Selassie, a co-owner of the London Pub, told AP that employees who witnessed the shooting were in shock and receiving psychological counseling.
Police said the suspect had a criminal record that included a narcotics offense and a weapons offense for carrying a knife.
PST said it spoke to him in May this year “because he had shown a certain interest in statements that were interpreted as insults to Islam.”
“In these conversations, it was assessed that he had no intention of violence, but PST is aware that he has had challenges related to mental health,” the agency said in a statement.
Organizers of Oslo Pride canceled the parade and other scheduled events, and encouraged “people all over Norway to show solidarity” in their homes, neighborhoods and on social media instead.
“We’ll be back later, proud, visible, but right now it’s not the time for that,” Inge Alexander Gjestvang, leader of FRI, a Norwegian organization for sexual and gender diversity, told TV2.
Like its Scandinavian neighbors, Norway is considered progressive on LGBTQ rights. There is widespread support for same-sex marriage, which was legalized in 2009. In 2016, Norway became one of the world’s first countries to allow transgender people to legally change their gender without a doctor’s agreement or intervention.
Norway’s King Harald V offered condolences to the relatives of victims and said the royal family was “horrified” by the attack.
“We must stand together to defend our values: freedom, diversity and respect for each other. We must continue to stand up for all people to feel safe,” the monarch said.
World leaders condemned the attack on their way to a Group of Seven summit in Germany. The summit’s host, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, tweeted, “The Norwegian people can be sure of our sympathy. The fight against terror unites us.” French President Emmanuel Macron offered his condolences in a tweet in Norwegian.
John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, told reporters while flying with U.S. President Joe Biden to the G-7 summit, “Our hearts obviously go out to all the families there of the victims, the people of Norway, which is a tremendous ally, and of course the LGBTQI+ community, there and around the world, quite frankly.”
Norway has a relatively low crime rate but has experienced a series of so-called lone wolf attacks in recent decades, including one of the worst mass shootings in Europe. In 2011, a right-wing extremist killed 69 people on the island of Utoya after setting off a bomb in Oslo that left eight dead.
In 2019, another right-wing extremist killed his stepsister and then opened fire in a mosque but was overpowered before anyone there was injured.
Last year, a Norwegian man armed with knives and a bow and arrow killed five people in a town in southern Norway. The attacker, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, was sentenced Friday to compulsory psychiatric care.
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Harold Vincent “Hal” Barry, MFH of the Bear Creek Hounds (GA), passed away at age eighty-two on May 31, 2022, at Piedmont Hospital in Newnan, Georgia.
His passing came on the day after the Virginia Foxhound Show, which had resumed after two years of cancellations due to the Covid pandemic. Hal was able to catch up with many of his foxhunting friends after the long separation, but sadly for the last time.
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Hydro (HYDRO) traded 0.4% lower against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 12:00 PM ET on June 25th. Hydro has a total market capitalization of $394,108.44 and approximately $7,899.00 worth of Hydro was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Hydro coin can now be purchased for approximately $0.0048 or 0.00000023 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Over the last week, Hydro has traded up 13.9% against the U.S. dollar.
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Shelley Petit said the financial situations faced by Canadians with disabilities right now are “horrific.”
“I know people that are eating one piece of bread a day, that’s what they can afford,” said Petit, chair of the New Brunswick Coalition of Persons with Disabilities and who also noted that she lives with a disability.
“It’s horrific because every month, you have to make decisions about, ‘Can I eat this month? Can I pay a basic bill? Can I go see my mother?’” she said. “My mother is elderly and sick, it’s a big deal to go see her. She lives 45 minutes away.”
The federal Liberal government did not call their disability benefit legislation for debate before the House of Commons broke for summer, despite promised action since 2020 and recent pleas from organizations across the country.
The bill to create a monthly benefit cheque for working-age Canadians with disabilities would be a game-changer, Petit said, topping up the benefits received from the New Brunswick government with about an extra $500 in her pocket every month.
“That’s food, that’s medication, that’s being able to get socks that are not full of holes, or buy new underwear,” she said, adding that influx of money could also help people pay for treatments that could offer relief but aren’t covered by government health-care plans.
“I live in Canada and I have a master’s degree in education. But I cannot work anymore because of my disability. My life should be better than this,” said Petit.
“I’m angry. Because nobody should have to live like this because they have a disability.”
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough reintroduced the bill in early June, but without any new details about who will qualify, how much they would get or when the money will start flowing.
Over 75 groups that represent Canadians with disabilities called on the government in a letter last week to hold a second reading before the House rises for the summer recess.
Petit said the bill should have been passed already.
“It should have been a done deal.”
Green Party MP Mike Morrice called out the government’s slow work to introduce the benefit in the House on Wednesday.
“It has been 20 days and we have yet to debate it once. Nine other bills have been prioritized since,” said Morrice.
“Canadians with disabilities continue to disproportionately live in poverty across the country. They want to see emergency supports. They want to see action.”
The Canada Disability Benefit is to be modelled after the Guaranteed Income Supplement, fulfilling a promise first made by the Liberals in September 2020.
A bill introduced almost a year ago died without passing when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an election last summer.
The new bill is identical to the original, creating the benefit in principle but leaving almost every detail on how the benefit will work to regulations that are not yet complete.
When the bill was reintroduced, Qualtrough would not commit to a timeline for finishing the regulations, saying consultations were ongoing even as it took months for the government to bring the same bill back to the table for debate.
The regulations will outline who would be eligible, the amount of the benefit, how often it will be paid and how, and an appeals process if applications are denied.
There is also a big concern that the benefit might interact negatively with provincial programs resulting in clawbacks on other programs, which is not the intent.
Now that debate of the bill and moving its process forward will be pushed until Parliament resumes in September, Petit said her biggest fear is that “we could be looking at a year and a half before it’s come back to be law.”
Jane Deeks, spokesperson for Qualtrough, said in a statement Friday that alongside the legislative process to create the Canada Disability Benefit, the government has to work closely with the disability community to inform the benefit’s design, work that is “well underway.”
The federal government must continue to work with the provinces and territories to ensure the benefit supplements existing provincial and territorial supports and benefits, “and that everyone who receives it is better off,” Deeks said.
“We will continue to work hard, both in the House of Commons and with the disability community across Canada, to ensure it becomes a reality.”
NDP MP Bonita Zarrillo, the party’s critic for disability inclusion, said Friday: “It is deeply disappointing that people with disabilities in Canada have been left unsupported while the cost-of-living skyrockets, without the Canada Disability Benefit they were promised by this government.”
Zarrillo said for the second year in a row, the Liberals waited until the last minute to table legislation on this benefit, giving no opportunity for MPs to debate or improve the proposed help for Canadians.
“People with disabilities have been given false hope and are now left struggling with the rising costs of essentials,” she said, adding by failing to act the Liberals are reminding people with disabilities they are not a priority of the government.
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ST. LOUIS (AP)Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.
Ian Happ also drove in a run for Chicago, which has won two of three.
Hendricks (3-6) continued his mastery over the Cardinals, who had won 12 of the previous 17 against the Cubs. He gave up five hits in 7 1/3 scoreless innings, struck out six and walked one. Hendricks improved to 13-3 in 25 lifetime starts against his NL Central rivals, his most victories against any team.
He says there is no logical reason for his success against St. Louis.
”I’ve just got to keep getting lucky against them,” Hendricks said. ”Use what I did today and build on it.”
Chicago manager David Ross believes Hendricks simply knows the Cardinals inside and out.
”Some teams have your number, and some that you feel like you pitch pretty good against,” Ross said. ”In game, in season, in division, maybe that has a lot to do with it. Just facing the team a lot, you kind of know how you want to work them, how you have worked them and you know where their holes are.”
Hendricks had given up six or more earned runs in four of 13 starts entering the contest. His last win came in a 6-0 triumph over San Diego on May 9.
Hendricks is 6-1 all-time in St. Louis.
”I did a better job of establishing the fastball and throwing strikes with it,” Hendricks said.
St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol has seen enough of Hendricks, who has recorded 18 quality starts in 25 starts against the Cardinals.
”I’m ready for him to retire,” Marmol said.
Chris Martin worked out of a one-out jam with runners on second and third after replacing Hendricks in the eighth. David Robertson finished for his ninth save in 12 opportunities.
Hoerner drilled a two-run shot off Cardinals starter Andre Pallante (2-3) in the second inning. Hoerner has reached safely in 17 of his last 20 games.
Happ pushed the lead to 3-0 with an RBI double in the fifth.
Pallante gave up three runs on seven hits over six innings. He struck out two and walked three.
St. Louis has still won 10 of its last 14 home games.
Chicago, which recorded its eighth shutout of the season, improved to 4-4 following a 1-11 skid that ended on June 16.
ON THE MEND
St. Louis LHP Steven Matz threw a lengthy bullpen session Friday. He’s expected to start at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. He has been out since May 23 with left shoulder impingement.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cubs: INF David Bote was activated before the game. He started at second base and went 0 for 4. Bote had missed the first 70 games after undergoing left shoulder surgery.
Cardinals: RHP Drew VerHagen was placed on the 15-day injured list list with right shoulder impingement. LHP Packy Naughton (0-2, 5.40) was recalled from Triple-A Memphis.
UP NEXT
St. Louis RHP Miles Mikolas (5-5, 2.64) will face RHP Adrian Sampson (0-0, 0.00) in the second game of the three-game series Saturday afternoon. Mikolas is 4-2 with a 2.08 ERA in 12 appearances against the Cubs. Sampson, who will be making his first start of the season, has not allowed a run in two relief appearances covering 5 2/3 innings.
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With this year’s World Cup in Qatar clouded by labor and human rights issues, there’s a push for the North American cities awarded games for the 2026 tournament to commit to livable wages, equitable hiring and worker protection.
The Dignity 2026 coalition has brought together groups including the AFL-CIO, Human Rights Watch and the Independent Supporters Council to work with FIFA and the individual host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The coalition has met several times in the past few months with soccer’s international governing body to discuss its commitment to these issues. With last week’s announcement of the 16 cities that will host games, the effort has become more targeted.
They say FIFA is listening, but has not pledged to require minimum standards.
“That means looking at fair living wages, targeted local hiring, strong health and safety protections and agreements that make sure workers have a voice on the job. So we have given them about nine points that we would like to see implemented across all of the host cities. Because one of the things we have found is the cities haven’t gotten guidance about what the expectations are,” said Cathy Feingold, director of the international department at the AFL-CIO. “And so we think the best way to handle this is to make sure there are very clear binding frameworks that unify all of the host cities.”
FIFA did not respond to a request for comment.
This year’s World Cup starts in November. Critics say the first World Cup in the Middle East is problematic because of Qatar’s history of human and labor rights abuses. There have been widespread reports of abuse of the migrant workers who have built the estimated $200 billion in projects that include stadiums, transport and other infrastructure.
Qatari officials and FIFA have said the World Cup has accelerated positive changes in the nation’s laws and society. And indeed, the nation has introduced a minimum wage and dismantled the “kafala” sponsorship system binding workers to their employer.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico bid for the World Cup included a 90-page plan to address human rights. Some of the groups in Dignity 2026 were involved in the plan’s formulation.
“We know very well that what’s on paper, doesn’t always mean what’s put into practice. And so what we’ve come together to do is really translate that document that at this point is non-binding and make sure its implemented in the host cities,” Feingold said.
Four years ago when the joint bid was awarded, there were concerns about the implications of then-President Donald Trump’s orders barring travel to the United States from a number of Muslim-majority countries. Trump later assured FIFA that travel for the event would not be impeded, and President Joseph Biden subsequently overturned the orders.
Of rising concern are U.S. laws in some states targeting the LGBTQ community, including laws that impact transgender children and athletes, as well as measures that impact reproductive rights and voting access.
In Canada, the marginalization of indigenous communities is under scrutiny, while Mexico has struggled to reign in fans who use homophobic chants at soccer matches.
Dan Hunt, the president of FC Dallas and head of that city’s bid committee, said the 2026 World Cup is unique because the stadiums already are in place, so there will not be massive construction projects. The Dallas area’s bid centered around AT&T Stadium in Arlington, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
Hunt said the Dallas committee incorporated human rights into its bid, including making sure the LGBTQ community has a voice. The bid committee was also concerned with sex trafficking that often occurs around big events, he said.
“There are things we’re going to have to focus on in regards to the workers here,” Hunt said. “Worker safety is a major issue that every company faces. So more to come on that.”
Minky Worden, director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch, said the World Cup is a unique chance to shine a light on human and workers’ rights and pave the way for change.
“The World Cup should not be a human rights horror show,” Worden said. “We have the example of the World Cup in Russia — no LGBT rights, no workers rights, North Korean slave labor building the St. Petersburg stadium. We have the example currently of Qatar with no migrant worker’s rights, thousands dead, no LGBT rights, no women’s rights and by the way, no press freedom.
“So the idea is, for the love of God, can’t we do better?”
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June 26
1916 — The Cleveland Indians wore numbers on their sleeves in a game against the Chicago White Sox. It marked the first time players were identified by numbers corresponding to the scorecard.
1924 — New York right-hander Virgil Barnes faced his older sibling, Jesse, marking the first time brothers started against one another in major league history. Jesse got the loss when the Giants beat the Boston Braves 11-7.
1938 — Lonny Frey of the Cincinnati Reds had eight hits in a doubleheader split with the Philadelphia Phillies. Frey had three hits in a 10-3 opening-game loss and collected five in the nightcap, which the Reds won 8-5.
1944 — In an effort to raise funds for war bonds, the New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees played each other in a six-inning game at the Polo Grounds. More than 50,000 fans turned out. Each team played successive innings against the other two teams then would sit out an inning. The final score was Dodgers 5, Yankees 1, Giants 0.
1962 — Earl Wilson of the Boston Red Sox pitched a 2-0 no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park. Wilson, the Red Sox’s first black pitcher, also homered in the game.
1968 — St. Louis’ Bob Gibson pitched his fifth consecutive shutout as he blanked Pittsburgh, 3-0, in the first game of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium.
1970 — Frank Robinson hit two grand slams to power the Baltimore Orioles to a 12-2 victory over the Washington Senators.
1976 — Shortstop Toby Harrah played an entire doubleheader for the Texas Rangers without handling a batted ball by the Chicago White Sox.
1983 — New York’s Rusty Staub tied a season record with his eighth consecutive pinch hit. Staub equaled the 1958 mark established by Dave Philley of the Phillies when he singled in the ninth inning off reliever Ron Reed in the Mets’ 8-4 loss to Philadelphia at Shea Stadium.
2000 — Minor league sensation Alex Cabrera hit a two-run homer in his first major league at-bat for Arizona as the Diamondbacks beat the Houston Astros 6-1.
2006 — Oregon State beats North Carolina 3-2 for its first College World Series title.
2019 — Vanderbilt University defeats Michigan 8-2 to win the College World Series.
2021— The Arizona Diamondbacks end their record streak of consecutive road losses by defeating the San Diego Padres 10-1. | https://www.eagletribune.com/this-date-in-baseball/article_a07e8b7c-bec5-57db-b8e3-266a307dbb6b.html | 2022-06-25T20:35:13Z | https://www.eagletribune.com/this-date-in-baseball/article_a07e8b7c-bec5-57db-b8e3-266a307dbb6b.html | true | 3 |
It’s many a tween’s dream: to be plucked from obscurity and transformed into a sparkling young Disney star – the next Selena Gomez, Hilary Duff or Zac Efron.
Earlier this month, it seemed Perth’s junior theatrical talent pool was being offered just such an opportunity, with parents in Western Australia’s capital blitzed on Facebook in a campaign asking: “Does your child dream of being a YouTuber or on Disney+? Kids aged 4-18 will be auditioning for TV shows in Perth.”
The campaign, launched by a US streaming service called Premiere+, attracted hundreds of parents and their hopeful youngsters, who queued at Perth’s Ritz Carlton on Saturday 11 June. Parents were told if their child received a callback, they would be required to return the following day.
But the event had no connection with the Disney organisation, and angry parents say the organisers proposed to charge up to US$15,000 (A$21,700) for children who auditioned successfully to appear in a US-only streaming show.
Hannah Moore’s nine-year-old daughter was ecstatic to receive a callback, even though her Saturday audition lasted only a few minutes and consisted of memorising just two lines of dialogue.
The man who appeared to be running the auditions identified himself as an executive producer for Premiere+, parents said.
On the Sunday, the throng of parents and excited children returning to the Ritz Carlton for callbacks appeared to be almost as large as Saturday’s crowd.
But many, including Moore and her daughter, did not end up taking part. Upon arrival, parents were issued with an information sheet setting out a schedule of fees they would be required to pay, depending on what level of role they wished to secure for their child.
The fees ranged from $US3,000 (A$4,300) for 10 lines in an episode of a US-only streaming show called Go Iguanas!, to $US15,000 for a “lead role” (50 lines or more).
Parents said it was conveyed to them that if their child “made it through” the second round of auditions, payment at least in part would be expected on the spot. Payment plans were on offer for families who could not pay the total amount upfront.
“When I got that piece of paper [the schedule of fees] and looked at it properly with my husband, we actually had a giggle,” Moore said.
“I mean, they wanted us to pay money to them for my daughter to be in some kind of movie? We weren’t going to pay four grand for 10 lines. We knew at that point, well, we thought no.
“I guess I ‘bought it’ at first because it had the similar kind of style of writing and design in its advertisements as one of those streaming platforms, like a Stan or a Disney+ or a Netflix.”
When Moore asked an organiser what payment a child would expect to receive for appearing in a production, she was told cast members received “valuable credits” – their name listed in the opening or closing credits of the show.
Premiere’s website says of its casting procedure: “Every actor appearing in a Premiere+ production [receives] an acting credit on IMDb to recognize [sic] their participation. With many of our shows popular in over 100 countries, it gives the actors on our shows quite a fan base.”
Jenne Alonso took her 10-year-old daughter Camille to the auditions.
“There were hundreds of parents and kids queuing up, but it was quite well organised – we didn’t have to wait long,” she told the Guardian.
“Camille was given two lines to memorise, we went into a room with heaps of other families, her name was called, she did her audition with a man with an American accent. It took all of 10 seconds, honestly. I mean, how can you assess any child’s ability in 10 seconds?”
When they returned home, Alonso’s Facebook feed was already abuzz with sceptical parents who had also attended. By the following day the bemusement had turned to anger, with copies of the Premiere+ material circulating on social media.
“It would have been really expensive hiring out the Ritz Carlton, but that made it seem so legit,” she said.
Disney distances itself
Premiere claims on its website its subscribers “reside in over 100 countries around the world”, but the streaming service does not appear to be available outside the US.
The website makes several references to Disney, without stating explicitly that it has a formal affiliation with the organisation.
“We prepare our performers from the time they are registered to the time they attend the production at Walt Disney World,” the website claims.
Elsewhere, it states: “Premiere has filmed productions at Disney since 2010.”
Photos on the website show young Disney stars such as Paris Berelc (Mighty Med and Lab Rats) and Peyton List (Jessie) making guest appearances at seminars run by Premiere+. These Disney actors do not appear in any shows made by Premiere+, which appear to consist of three low-budget productions – Go Iguanas!, Fun World and Schtick With Us.
Productions appear to consist of a large cast of children and a handful of adult actors – including Premiere’s founder and chief executive, Michael David Palance – who alternate roles between the three shows.
Disney Casting Australia told the Guardian it had no connection with the Perth auditions or Premiere+.
“The advertised child talent auditions and production processes run by ‘Premiere’ are in no way related to, or endorsed by, the Walt Disney Company,” it said in a statement.
It is not the first time Disney has had to distance itself from Premiere+.
In 2016 the company arrived in Melbourne with advertisements reading: “Does your child dream of becoming a Disney Channel star? We are coming to Melbourne!”
After parents complained, Disney told the online publication MamaMia: “The recent child talent auditions that have been advertised as taking place across Australia are in no way associated with or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company or Disney Channel.”
Palance has been the subject of complaints in the past.
According to a Los Angeles Times investigation in 2012, a previous company owned by Palance, New York Studio – trading variously under the names “The” and “Event” – agreed in 2009 (without admission of any wrongdoing) in a Connecticut court to pay $US25,000 to settle action against the company following complaints by almost 350 families over allegedly fraudulent auditions.
It referred to auditions advertised as taking place at “Walt Disney World”, but which were held at the Swan and Dolphin hotel, which is within the 11,000-hectare theme park, but is not owned by Disney.
One father, Bruce Prieur, described to the paper how his two children attended a mass audition in Dallas staged by “The”, and was told his children had “qualified to participate” in a larger competition/showcase at Walt Disney World.
He paid $US10,000 for a week of workshops run by “The” at the Orlando resort, airfares, hotel accomodation and photographs, but the company’s promised introductions to “top talent scouts” never materialised.
Walt Disney World told the LA Times at the time of publication the auditions had nothing to do with the Disney corporation.
“Disney has no business relationship with ‘The’ and does not evaluate talent at these events,” it said in a statement.
‘The event is not a scam’
The Western Australian government’s consumer protection agency said it would investigate the Perth event, although it did not class it as a “scam”.
The commissioner for consumer protection, Gary Newcombe, said in a statement: “We have reviewed the website and the content available and have assessed that the event is not a scam.
“However, Consumer Protection does have concerns about this event and representations made by Premiere Disney Casting to potential clients.
“Consumer Protection will investigate this matter.”
A spokesperson for the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance said New South Wales and Queensland legislation prohibited charging for access to auditions or other acting opportunities, but there were no such laws in Western Australia or Victoria.
Moore told the Guardian she was informed by Premiere that the company planned to begin filming the new series of Go Iguanas! in Sydney in January, but no explanation was given as to why the company was auditioning in Perth.
An hour after Guardian Australia attempted to contact Premiere+ and Palance for comment, the Premiere+ website was no longer accessible..
Moore said she felt her family might have dodged a costly mistake, but it was nevertheless heartbreaking to explain to her nine year-old why they would not be proceeding with the “Disney” opportunity.
“She couldn’t understand why and I just had to explain to her that it was actually not real … it was a tough lesson in resilience, but she’s moved on now.” | https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/jun/26/trading-in-dreams-the-us-company-that-promised-to-make-australian-children-disney-stars-for-a-fee | 2022-06-25T20:35:17Z | https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/jun/26/trading-in-dreams-the-us-company-that-promised-to-make-australian-children-disney-stars-for-a-fee | true | 2 |
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The European Union and Iran agreed on Saturday to resume negotiations in Vienna in the coming days over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers.
The agreement could help relieve tensions after the talks stalled for months, while Iran enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels under decreasing international oversight.
At a joint press conference with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran, the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borell, said the negotiations would restart soon.
“The coming days means the coming days, I mean quickly, immediately,” Borell said, adding that the United States, which unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear deal in 2018 and imposed tough economic sanctions on Iran, should also return to the negotiations. “Negotiations must resume, and this is a decision that must be made in Tehran and Washington,” he said.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused a “tectonic change” in geopolitics, making it more urgent than ever to reach an agreement that would allow Iran to sell its oil to world markets.
“In such an environment the conclusion of our landmark agreement is more important than ever,” he said.
Amirabdollahian said his country is ready to resume talks: “We’ll try to resolve the issues and differences… what is important for the Islamic Republic of Iran is economically benefiting from the agreement reached in 2015 in full.”
Earlier this month, Iran removed 27 surveillance cameras of the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency in what its director warned could deal a “fatal blow” to the nuclear accord.
In a televised interview on Saturday night, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi urged the lifting of sanctions “as soon as possible,” calling them ”oppressive,” and saying that the U.S. and European countries had violated the terms of the initial treaty.
He also dismissed a recent resolution by the IAEA that condemned Iran for insufficient cooperation over safeguards issues, saying: “We have said many times that this resolution cannot force us to withdraw from our positions.”
Former President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the deal in 2018, and the sanctions he imposed severed most of Iran’s oil revenues and international financial transactions.
The EU coordinator of the nuclear talks, Enrique Mora, has made several trips in recent months to Tehran in a bid to break the deadlock — but without any result.
Borrell’s visit signals a growing European urgency to revive the Vienna talks — which broke off in March. Hopes for a breakthrough have faded as Iran rapidly advances its nuclear program and decreases international oversight. | https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/iran-and-eu-say-vienna-nuke-talks-will-resume-in-coming-days/ | 2022-06-25T20:41:29Z | https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/iran-and-eu-say-vienna-nuke-talks-will-resume-in-coming-days/ | false | 18 |
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Aiko Ogata King, co-founder of the Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII Forever stamp, died on May 26 at the age of 94. King and her cohorts Fusa Takahashi and Chiz Ohira were the driving force behind the postal stamp, which the United States Postal Service said “recognizes the contributions of Japanese American soldiers, some 33,000 altogether, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II.”
The three Nisei women, who were all interned with their families during World War II and two who are widows of a 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service veterans, were inspired to not only honor WWII soldiers’ legacies but also to bring awareness to their service and sacrifice.
King grew up in the Central Valley Japanese American farming community where she met Takahashi and became lifelong friends. After the war, King served as a civilian military nurse for the U.S. Army during the Korean War. She was a stamp collector as well as a community activist for the Ventura Japanese American Citizens League Chapter.
In 2005, King, Takahashi and Ohira created the Stamp Our Story Committee, which garnered bipartisan endorsements and nationwide and international support, including French citizens and officials of the towns and areas liberated by 100th/442nd RCT soldiers. The U.S. Postal Service denied their request for 15 years; but King and the SOSC persisted.
Finally, on June 3, 2021, the commemorative Forever stamp was issued, honoring the racially segregated 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd RCT. The stamp was designed by the Postal Service’s art director Antonio Alcala and is based on a photograph of Hawai‘i-born 442nd soldier, Shiroku “Whitey” Yamamoto, while he was at a railroad station in France in 1944. The stamp also features the Japanese American 442nd RCT’s battle cry “Go For Broke,” which is a Hawaiian Pidgin expression meaning “go all in” or “give it your all.”
King’s determination truly embodied the go-for-broke attitude of the Nisei soldiers and Japanese American community she fought to honor. | https://www.thehawaiiherald.com/2022/06/17/rememberance-in-loving-memory-of-aiko-ogata-king/ | 2022-06-25T20:45:31Z | https://www.thehawaiiherald.com/2022/06/17/rememberance-in-loving-memory-of-aiko-ogata-king/ | false | 1 |
DALLAS (AP) — Airlines under scrutiny for widespread flight disruptions are renewing their criticism of the government agency that manages the nation’s airspace, saying that understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.
Airlines for America, which represents the largest U.S. carriers, said Friday it wants to know FAA’s staffing plans for the July Fourth holiday weekend, “so we can plan accordingly.”
The comments from the industry group could serve as a pre-emptive defense in case airlines again suffer thousands of canceled and delayed flights over the holiday weekend, when travel is expected to set new pandemic-era highs.
“The industry is actively and nimbly doing everything possible to create a positive customer experience since it is in an airline’s inherent interest to keep customers happy, so they return for future business,” Nicholas Calio, president of the trade group, said in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Calio said airlines have dropped 15% of the flights they originally planned for June through August to make the remaining flights more reliable, they are hiring and training more pilots and customer-service agents, and giving passengers more flexibility to change travel plans.
Calio said air traffic is often disrupted “for many hours” because bad weather causes the the FAA to issue delays.
“However, we have also observed that FAA (air traffic control) staffing challenges have led to traffic restrictions under blue sky conditions,” he added.
The FAA shot back, with a reference to taxpayer money that airlines received after the pandemic devastated air travel.
“People expect when they buy an airline ticket that they’ll get where they need to go safely, efficiently, reliably and affordably,” the FAA said in a statement. “After receiving $54 billion in pandemic relief to help save the airlines from mass layoffs and bankruptcy, the American people deserve to have their expectations met.”
The FAA said it has added controllers in high-traffic areas and added alternate routes to keep planes moving.
The airline trade group chief’s comments came a week after Buttigieg called airline leaders to a virtual meeting and threatened to punish carriers that fail to meet consumer-protection standards set by his department, which includes the FAA.
Buttigieg said he called the meeting after being alarmed by the high number of canceled flights around Memorial Day — more than 2,700 in a five-day stretch, according to tracking service FlightAware.
Thunderstorms can quickly snarl air traffic during the summer, but airlines have also acknowledged staffing shortages — they are hiring at a rapid pace to replace tens of thousands of workers whom the airlines paid to quit when travel collapsed in 2020. Pilot union leaders say their groups are being stretched to the limit, and more pilots report being fatigued.
The FAA has admitted that it too is understaffed, particularly at a key air traffic control center in Florida.
Calio said that facility, near Jacksonville, Florida, has been understaffed for 27 of the last 30 days, “which is crippling to the entire East Coast traffic flows.”
More than 600 U.S. flights had been canceled and more than 4,200 delayed by early afternoon Friday, according to FlightAware. That was better than Thursday, however, when thunderstorms on the East Coast contributed to more than 800 cancellations and 6,600 delays.
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Raven Protocol (RAVEN) traded down 14.7% against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 16:00 PM Eastern on June 25th. Raven Protocol has a total market capitalization of $827,678.60 and $30.00 worth of Raven Protocol was traded on exchanges in the last day. One Raven Protocol coin can currently be bought for $0.0002 or 0.00000001 BTC on exchanges. During the last seven days, Raven Protocol has traded up 11.3% against the U.S. dollar.
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Texas high court rejects convicted murderer former officer Roy Oliver’s appeal
AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM) — The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejected an appeal filed by a former Balch Springs police officer convicted of murder, meaning he will serve out his sentence. Roy Oliver, who previously served as a police officer with the department in Balch Springs, was convicted of...
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Friday on FNC’s “The Ingraham Angle,” Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) called the ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling “good news” and explained how her state of South Dakota’s trigger law would go into effect.
According to Noem, penalties for performing an abortion are aimed at abortion providers and do not punish mothers.
Partial transcript as follows:
INGRAHAM: Governor, great to see you tonight. Now, yours is one of the few states making abortion illegal immediately with few exceptions. Your response to those, including the President today, who said it puts women’s lives in jeopardy.
NOEM: Well, Laura, let’s remember that today is a wonderful day. Today is a day of good news, something that many people have waited many, many years to have happen that lives would be saved.
In South Dakota, we had a trigger law already in statute. And what it said was that abortions would be illegal, except to save the life of a mother at the moment that Roe v. Wade was overturned. So as of today, that trigger law goes into effect. And we are focusing a lot on supporting mothers, on supporting individuals who find themselves in a unplanned pregnancy or crisis situation and making sure that we’re connecting them to the resources that we have.
INGRAHAM: What is the approach that your state will take in the event that a woman seeks to have a chemical abortion, or abortion through medication, maybe getting medication in the mail? Because you’ve heard a lot of Democrats today saying that, they will not allow that to stop or be stopped by the states. In other words, I guess, interstate mail and so forth. What will your response to that be?
NOEM: Well, the statute and the language that we use will be specific to being utilized for an abortion that is going to be referenced to that does not save the life of a mother. So that’s one of the things that I and legislative leaders have been working on.
We believe that we’ll call into a special session, because of this decision that came out today. And there may be some language that we want to address during that special session. And also, I launched a website today called life.sd.gov, which puts resources out there and information like this to those individuals that are in these situations and connects them to medical help. It connects them to adoptive services, to make sure that people really do have the information that they need at their fingertips.
But, Laura, this year, in legislative session, I brought a bill that dealt with chemical abortions to make sure that people were going to be protected from this dangerous situation of getting drugs through the mail, and being unsupervised for that medical procedure.
INGRAHAM: Will there be potential criminal penalties for doctors and/or women who obtain an abortion in that manner? Or who conducted abortion contrary to state law?
NOEM: Yes. Our penalties are focused on the doctor that performs the abortion. I don’t think our message here today should ever be on punishing mothers. I would like to see that we focus on making sure that those doctors who knowingly perform abortions when they know it’s against the law that they are punished. And that’s some of the statute that we’ll be looking at as we go into a special session.
INGRAHAM: Governor Noem, we appreciate it. Thank you so much.
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Biden’s mission in Europe: Shore up alliance against Russia
MUNICH (AP) — President Joe Biden is out to sustain the global alliance punishing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine as he embarks on a five-day trip to Europe as the 4-month-old war shows no sign of abating and its aftershocks to global food and energy supplies are deepening.
Biden first joins a meeting of the Group of Seven leading economic powers in the Bavarian Alps of Germany and later travels to Madrid for a summit with leaders of the 30 NATO countries. The visit comes as the global coalition to bolster Ukraine and punish Russia for its aggression has showed signs of fraying amid skyrocketing inflation in food and energy prices caused by the conflict.
Biden, who arrived in Germany on Saturday, and the G-7 leaders intend to announce a ban on importing gold from Russia, according to a person familiar with White House planning who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Gold is Moscow’s second largest export after energy.
The Ukraine war has entered a more attritional phase since Biden’s last trip to Europe in March, just weeks after Russia launched its assault. At that time, he met with allies in Brussels as Ukraine was under regular bombardment and he tried to reassure Eastern Europe partners in Poland that they would not be the next to face an incursion by Moscow.
Russian’s subsequent retreat from western Ukraine and regrouping in the east has shifted the conflict to one of artillery battles and bloody house-to-house fighting in the country’s industrial heartland, the Donbas region.
While U.S. officials see broad consensus for maintaining the pressure on Russia and sustaining support for Ukraine in the near term, they view Biden’s trip as an opportunity to align strategy for both the conflict and its global ramifications heading into the winter and beyond.
Allies differ over whether their goals are merely to restore peace or to force Russia to pay a deeper price for the conflict to prevent its repetition.
John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said the summit will address problems such as inflation and other “challenges in the global economy as a result of Mr. Putin’s war — but also how to continue to hold Mr. Putin accountable” and subject to “constant consequences.”
“There will be some announcements, there will be some muscle movements,” Kirby said from Air Force One as Biden flew to Germany.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is set to address both summits by video. The U.S. and allies have shipped his country billions of dollars in military assistance and imposed ever stricter sanctions on Russia over the invasion.
Kirby said previously that allies would be making new “commitments” during the summits to further sever Russia from the global economy. The aim is to make it more difficult for Moscow to acquire technology to rebuild the arsenal it has depleted in Ukraine and to crack down on sanctions evasion by Russia and its oligarchs.
G-7 summits have traditionally put global finance issues front and center, but amid soaring inflation in the U.S. and Europe, few concrete actions are expected.
“There are different drivers of inflation in these various economies, different things that can be used to address it,” said Josh Lipsky, director of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center. He foresees “a lack of an ability to do something coordinated on inflation, other than really talk about the problem.”
Biden has blamed much of the rise in prices on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, especially in the energy markets, as U.S. and allied sanctions have limited Moscow’s ability to sell its oil and gas supplies. Sustaining the Western resolve will only get more challenging as the war drags on and cost-of-living issues pose political headaches for leaders at home, U.S. and European officials said.
Finding ways to transition from Russian energy to other sources — without setting back longstanding goals to combat climate change — is set to be a key discussion point.
“There’s no watering down of climate commitments,” Kirby said.
Russia was once a member of what was then the G-8. It was expelled in 2014 after it invaded Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, a move that foreshadowed the current crisis.
A top priority of Western officials heading into the summit is finding a way to get Ukraine’s vast grain harvest out onto the world market, as the United Nations and others warn of tens of millions of people being cast into hunger because of tight supplies. The most impactful changes would require an agreement from Russia to stop targeting food and food infrastructure as well as agreeing to the establishment of a sea corridor to allow exports of grain from Ukraine.
In Madrid, Biden will help promote NATO’s effort to welcome Finland and Sweden into the alliance after the Russian invasion of Ukraine led the two historically neutral democracies to seek the protection of the mutual-defense association.
Kirby declined to say on the flight whether Biden will meet with Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has indicated he plans to block the two countries’ accession into NATO unless he receives concessions. Adding new members requires unanimous support from existing NATO members.
U.S. officials have maintained optimism that the two countries will be welcomed into the alliance, but have played down expectations for a breakthrough in Madrid.
Biden speaks often of the world being in a generational struggle between democracies and autocracies that will set the global agenda for the coming decades. He aims to use the trip to show that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has “firmed up” democracies on the threats from autocracies in both Moscow and Beijing.
The president is also securing a significant step by NATO to recognize China as an emerging challenge to the alliance. The formal reference of China in NATO’s new “Strategic Concept,” the first update to its guiding principles since 2010, fulfills efforts under multiple presidents to expand the alliance’s focus to China, even in the face an increasingly bellicose Russia.
In a symbolic step, NATO has invited Pacific leaders from Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia to the summit. Kirby said China “will be a significant focus” for the G-7 and he cited Beijing’s “coercive economic practices.”
Biden is also set to relaunch his idea for a global infrastructure investment program meant to counter China’s influence in the developing world, which he previously had called “Build Back Better World” and had introduced at the 2021 G-7 summit.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin accused NATO of trying to “start a new Cold War” and warned against the alliance “drawing ideological lines which may induce confrontation.”
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Superville reported from Telfs, Austria. Associated Press writers Will Weissert and Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed to this report.
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Country Roads RV Will Continue to Offer Special Discounts and Pricing to Emergency First Responders, Medical Personnel and Active-Duty Military
LEXINGTON, N.C., June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Country Roads RV Center are pleased to announce their current sales, promotions and updates for June, 2022.
To learn more about Country Roads and check out their latest news, please visit https://www.crrvc.com/country-roads-rv-center-news-and-events-june-2022/.
From experienced campers and weekend warriors to devoted "glampers" and people who are new to the RV experience, the friendly and experienced team at Country Roads RV Center will be there every Monday through Saturday in June, ready to showcase the latest in camper and RV design and technology.
"As we have since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Country Roads RV Center is proud to continue to offer special discounts and pricing on new and pre-owned campers and RVs to emergency first responders, medical personnel, and active-duty military personnel," a company spokesperson noted, adding that this is their way of showing their deepest gratitude to these hardworking people who work so hard to keep everyone safe and secure.
For those whose professions are not considered essential emergency personnel, Country Roads RV Center still has an amazing lineup of discounts and financing options.
In June, Country Roads RV Center is also highlighting the 2022 Sandpiper 391FLRB model. It offers a number of great features including a 6-point hydraulic auto-level that will level the unit with one touch once it arrives at the campsite, plenty of storage near the raised bedroom and slide-out bed on the driver's side, and a large 20 cubic foot residential refrigerator.
"Because the Sandpiper is certified for full-time living, reflective insulation is included in the ceiling and other select areas to make it easier to cool and heat, and it also offers a very large and comfortable rear bath with double sinks."
As one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center carries many different lines of 5th Wheels, Travel-Trailers and Toy Haulers, as well as a full service and parts department. Family owned and operated, they strive to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible. For more information, please visit https://www.crrvc.com.
Country Roads RV Center
2609 Enterprise Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 775-2100
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The popularity of WhatsApp has yielded several clones of the application, programs modified from the original version. GB WhatsApp (or GB WhatsApp) and WhatsApp Plus are two of the most popular as they offer features beyond those already known in the standard messaging service.
However, the Meta group company (also owner of Facebook and Instagram) does not authorize the use of these types of programs, as they violate the company’s Terms of Service. You can get banned if you use them.
This also means that the original WhatsApp cannot prevent clone apps from stealing user data and/or allowing the installation of viruses and security holes on your phone. If that happens, the company is clear: it will have nothing to do with it. Therefore, you cannot be held responsible.
“WhatsApp does not support these apps because we cannot validate the security measures implemented by them,” WhatsApp states on its Q&A page.
In the “Help Center” section of the WhatsApp website, the company names two clone apps by name: WhatsApp Plus and GB WhatsApp.
“If you received a “Temporarily banned” notice on WhatsApp, it is likely that you are using an unsupported version of the app instead of the official version, or that there is a suspicion that you are collecting user data in an unauthorized manner, This practice is also known as extraction. If you do not switch to the official version of the app after being temporarily banned, your account may be permanently banned from WhatsApp.”
What do “prohibitions” do that WhatsApp doesn’t?
Some of the features present in these modded apps are:
- WhatsApp GB Pro, for example, promises to send audio and video of a maximum of 100 MB.
- Hide “last seen”, online status and when you view a message
- It does not show when you are typing or recording audio.
- New emoji packs.
- Status longer with the possibility of using up to 250 characters, in addition to direct download to the cell phone.
- Use of different fonts and text colors.
- Password to open the application and/or protect conversations that the user wants.
- Groups with the largest number of participants.
- Resource “anti-eliminate message”, which prevents other users from deleting messages for you.
- Schedule the sending of messages.
Where are they available?
Just a quick Google search for the keywords GB WhatsApp, WhatsApp GB Pro YoWhatsApp, OG WhatsApp, WhatsApp Transparent and WhatsApp Plus, and the results return options highlighting that all of them have already been updated to versions 2022.
It is possible to notice that they are not highlighted in the official Google Play (Android) and App Store (iPhone) app stores. Download offers are available on different websites.
This is because some of the programs were previously removed from the app stores for violating WhatsApp’s legal ownership and/or for lack of security.
You need to release permissions to use
These applications need to have access to certain permissions, such as your friends list and your photos and videos, in order to work — this, of course, considering that they do not involve spy programs.
Another problem that can arise is that it is not always possible to know their country of origin. Therefore, it would be difficult to contact its creators in case of access problems, misuse of data, among other situations.
Can you migrate conversations to the original app?
According to the company, if you use the WhatsApp Plus or GB WhatsApp versions, it is possible to migrate.
First, however, you will need to back up your message history. “Depending on the unofficial app used, you may need to manually transfer your history,” he adds. And save your chats before downloading the official WhatsApp app.
On GBWhatsApp:
- If you have been banned from official WhatsApp, wait for the temporary ban to end. The timer will show the required wait time.
- In GB WhatsApp, tap Most options > conversations > Chat backup.
- On your mobile, tap settings > Storage > Files.
- Find the GB WhatsApp folder, press and hold to select it.
- In the upper right corner, tap Most > rename and rename the folder to “WhatsApp”.
- Then download the official WhatsApp app.
- On WhatsApp, verify your phone number. Learn how to verify in this article.
- On the screen showing the found backup, tap To restore > Next.
- WhatsApp will load existing conversations.
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Which Instant Pot accessory is best?
When it comes to pressure cookers, it’s tough to find a more reliable brand than Instant Pot. You probably understand just how powerful the appliance can be, but if you add a few Instant Pot accessories to your kitchen, you’ll be impressed by your new culinary options.
The best Instant Pot accessories are made directly by Instant Pot with the Instant Pot Offical Cook/Bake Set. This collection is perfect for anything from pressure cooking eggs to baking and they are made to fit both 6- and 8-quart sizes. This set is made of BPA-free silicone and/or stainless steel.
What to know before you buy an Instant Pot accessory
Your Instant Pot
Instant Pot makes quite a variety of models, all of which have different features, settings and sizes to take into consideration before you buy an accessory for them. If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet or you aren’t sure what model you have, do some research before buying any accessories.
Your goals
You can potentially buy a huge accessory pack and only use three of those items. Don’t unnecessarily waste your money. Think about your specific cooking needs and only buy the accessories you know you’ll use; for example, yogurt-making gear or egg-related items if you’re a breakfast fan.
First vs. third party
Just as there are more brands of pressure cooker than Instant Pot, there are more brands of pressure cooker accessories. While Instant Pot brand accessories are guaranteed to work with an Instant Pot and have better warranties because of it, they also cost more when alternate brand (third-party) accessories are frequently just as reliable while maintaining a cheaper price point.
What to look for in a quality Instant Pot accessory
Accessory options
Egg accessories: Egg racks are an excellent option for breaking out of your Instant Pot shell. Some racks are even stackable so you can make enough to feed a large group of people, or just cook in bulk.
Steaming inserts: You can turn your pressure cooker into a steamer with these inserts, perfect for things like dumplings, vegetables and fish.
Extra sealing rings: The sealing ring around the lid is what keeps the pressure during the pressure cooking. They can break over time and also tend to absorb odors which make many people prefer to use different rings for different foods.
How much you can expect to spend on an Instant Pot accessory
Instant Pot accessories can greatly vary in cost depending on the material, brand and if they are sold individually or as part of a collection. Individual accessories can cost $5-20, while packs of various sizes and brands can go for $20-50.
Instant Pot accessory FAQ
How can you tell if an accessory is compatible with your Instant Pot?
A. The easiest way to tell is if the product description mentions compatibility with your appliance. If the description fails to mention anything explicitly, you should obtain the dimensions and specifications of the accessory to ensure it will fit and that it’s oven-safe.
Are there any accessories you should obtain first?
A. Not necessarily. First make sure you’re completely comfortable with your standard Instant Pot. After that, you should have a good idea of what else you want to be making and can choose the right accessory or set for that purpose.
What should you do if the accessory you bought gets damaged after use in the Instant Pot?
A. If you have a damaged Instant Pot branded accessory, contact Instant Pot with the details of the damage and include pictures for a clearer description. If it’s a third-party accessory, contact that accessory’s manufacturer with the same information. Ensure your damaged accessory was designed for use in a pressure cooker, as the damage may not be covered in its warranty if not.
What’s the best Instant Pot accessory to buy?
Top Instant Pot accessory
Instant Pot Offical Cook/Bake Set
What you need to know: When you want to ensure your accessories will be compatible with your Instant Pot, stick to the Instant Pot brand.
What you’ll love: This particular set is designed to work in either 6- or 8-quart sized Instant Pots.
What you should consider: They aren’t designed for use in anything except an Instant Pot and the racks don’t fold for easy storage.
Top Instant Pot accessory for the money
MIBOTE 27-Piece Accessories Set for Instant Pot
What you need to know: A huge collection of accessories, they are made to fit most sizes of Instant Pot.
What you’ll love: All of the included accessories are made of either food-grade silicone and/or stainless steel, plus are all dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: In very rare instances, some of the accessories arrived broken.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
Aiduy 18-Piece Pressure Cooker Accessories Set
What you need to know: A smaller collection of accessories than the MIBOTE option, this set is still an excellent offering.
What you’ll love: The springform pan is nonstick and the assortment is BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: The grippers can become quite hot and there were rare reports of missing accessories.
Where to buy: Amazon
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Wayne Rooney's shock walkout from Derby County reportedly came so he can spend more time with wife Coleen and their children.
Wayne quit his £90,000-a-week job as manager of recently relegated Derby County to support his family, sources close to the former Evertonian revealed to the Mirror.
The dramatic move came after the couple faced intense scrutiny over Coleen's 'Wagatha Christie' legal battle with rival footballer's wife Rebekah Vardy. Now Wayne, 36, is having his first full summer break in 20 years - going back to when he and school sweetheart Coleen were first dating.
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Coleen, also 36, and her husband are enjoying a holiday in Ibiza with friends including former Manchester United captain Michael Carrick and West Brom boss Steve Bruce’s son Alex. It follows a no-expenses-spared family jaunt to Dubai with sons Kai, 12, Klay, nine, Kit, six, and Cass, four.
The Mirror source said: “Wayne’s always had pre-season tours, World Cups, Euros. He’s not had a summer off since he was a kid himself. He wants to spend the summer holidays with his boys. They break up from school soon and he just wants to spend a lot more time with them and Coleen.
“If he’d stayed at Derby then he’d have to be back at work in a week or so, preparing for the new season. That would have given him hardly any time with the children. He just wants to enjoy a full summer with his kids – it’ll be boss.”
The former Everton, Manchester United and England star stunned fans of relegated Championship side Derby by quitting with another year of his contract still to run. He had been widely praised for his efforts at the club which faces a fight for survival amid severe cash problems and the search for new owners.
But the insider stressed Wayne has not turned his back on his beloved sport for good. The source said: “He will be back, he loves football. Maybe after the summer, if the right opportunity comes up. But you have to get the balance right between work and family.”
The couple expect a verdict in the Wagatha case next week. Coleen claimed that Rebekah Vardy, wife of Leicester City player Jamie, 35, had been leaking information from Coleen’s private Instagram social media account.
Rebekah, 40, denied the accusation and sued Coleen for libel, leading to a £3million High Court trial last month. Coleen, who this week posted pictures on the internet of their Ibiza holiday, wrote: “Magical memories, great friends, lots of belly laughs!! Very much needed.”
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