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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you start seeing more state troopers in Baltimore City, don’t be surprised.
Starting Friday, Maryland State Police will have expanded patrol responsibilities on Interstate 83 in Baltimore City, the agency said Thursday
READ MORE: Baltimore Police Stepping Up Deployment On Fourth Of July Weekend, Commissioner SaysPreviously, the agency was responsible for calls for service on I-83 from the Pennsylvania line to the Baltimore County/Baltimore City line. The agency will now respond to the end of I-83 at Fayette Street in Baltimore City.
READ MORE: Baltimore's Behavioral Health Pilot Program Aims To Provide New Youth ServicesThe change is the result of an agreement between three Maryland law enforcement agencies and the Baltimore Police Department. Those agencies are Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP), the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police and the Maryland Capitol Police
State Police said the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Coordinated Highways Action Response Team will provide assistance with road closures and detours, and MDTA Police will assume patrol responsibilities and conduct criminal and traffic enforcement on Route 295 within the Baltimore City limits.
MORE NEWS: Man Wanted For Double Killing In Maine Arrested In MarylandThe agency said Maryland Capitol Police has been given enforcement authority on both I-83 and Route 295. | https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2022/07/01/state-police-expand-traffic-enforcement-on-i-83-in-baltimore-city/ | 2022-07-01T22:37:58Z | https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2022/07/01/state-police-expand-traffic-enforcement-on-i-83-in-baltimore-city/ | true | 1 |
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem mom says her kids are scared to play outside after someone fired six rounds toward their home.
It happened along Dudley Street.
“I’ve been here 16 years, and we don’t have anything like that going on in this neighborhood,” said Farrah Eller, a mom and homeowner on Dudley Street.
Eller has never heard gunshots before but knew immediately what they were on Monday afternoon.
“We couldn’t get outside quick enough because we knew the kids were outside,” Eller said.
Her 5-year-old grandson and 7-year-old son were playing in the yard and jumping on the trampoline, enjoying a summer day when it happened.
“I almost got shot,” said Mason Fowler, Eller’s 7-year-old son. “I was right here. The bullet is right there, and the bullet could have got me.”
Fowler drew an imaginary line from where the bullet passed through a wooden pillar on the porch, past him and through the window before lodging in the family TV.
The shooter also hit two cars parked on the road and the family’s trailer.
Eller believes the cars parked on the road acted like a wall, shielding her babies from danger.
She believes someone her family knows well was in one of the three cars she saw pass by her home and did the shooting.
“You came down the street. You saw the kids outside,” Eller said. “Now I’m scared my kids don’t even want to come outside and play anymore because they don’t know who is coming down the street.”
Eller gave the police who responded to her 911 call security camera footage and pictures of the incident.
FOX8 reached out to Winston-Salem investigators.
A spokesperson for the police department tells us this is still an active and open investigation, and they are reviewing all evidence.
They welcome any and all new information to help them solve the case. | https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/winston-salem/kids-afraid-to-play-outside-after-drive-by-shooting-targeted-their-home-in-winston-salem/ | 2022-07-01T22:41:32Z | https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/winston-salem/kids-afraid-to-play-outside-after-drive-by-shooting-targeted-their-home-in-winston-salem/ | true | 1 |
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of kidnapping and killing a Fernley teenager are seeking to dismiss the murder charge by arguing he can’t be tried in Lyon County because she was killed in a neighboring county.
Troy Driver's public defenders filed the motion to dismiss Thursday in justice court in Lyon County where Driver is scheduled to appear Tuesday on first-degree murder, kidnapping and other charges in the March death of Naomi Irion, 18.
They cite a Nevada Supreme Court ruling last year that forced separate prosecutions of a Salvadoran immigrant who eventually pleaded guilty to four murders in two counties.
They say evidence shows Irion was killed in Churchill County where her body was found buried in the desert northeast of Fernley.
Prosecutors said in charging Driver in April that he abducted Irion in Lyon County from a Wal-Mart parking lot in Fernley “for the purpose of committing sexual assault and/or purpose of killing her.”
Such an intent would establish jurisdiction for a Lyon County murder trial under the high court's ruling in the case of Wilber Ernesto Martinez Guzman.
But Driver's lawyers say prosecutors won't be able to prove he was the kidnapper, and therefore can't establish he had the intent or committed the necessary ``preparatory act" to be tried for murder in Lyon County. | https://www.trumbulltimes.com/news/article/Defense-seeks-to-toss-murder-charge-in-Nevada-17280051.php | 2022-07-01T22:41:33Z | https://www.trumbulltimes.com/news/article/Defense-seeks-to-toss-murder-charge-in-Nevada-17280051.php | false | 9 |
Former NFL star Alex Smith shares daughter’s brain cancer diagnosis
UTAH ( ABC4 ) – The daughter of former NFL quarterback Alex Smith has been diagnosed with brain caner.
Alex Smith announced on Saturday that his youngest child, Sloane, was diagnosed with “a very rare malignant tumor with very few documented cases–without a clear road map to treatment.”
On June 25, Smith took to Instagram to inform fans of Sloane’s condition, writing, “On May 10th, Sloane was rushed to the ER with stroke-like symptoms. She had an MRI and the doctors quickly informed us she had a large brain tumor and needed an emergency craniotomy.”
Smith referred to the 10-hour procedure as “the most excruciating time of our lives.”
How will America care for more pregnant women?Luckily, Smith shared that the staff at Stanford Children’s Health was able to remove 100% of Sloane’s tumor. The relieved father went on to add that his daughter “bounced back from brain surgery like a rockstar!”
At this time, Smith and family members are awaiting test results while “gathering as many options as we can from doctors across the country to decide the best path forward.”
Smith signed off of the social media platform, saying, “I know we don’t post much about our kids but we felt necessary to post this and say THANK YOU. Thank you to our amazing medical team, family, friends, acquaintances and even some strangers who have touched our lives in the last month and a half.”
Smith was picked by the San Francisco 49ers as the No. 1 pick in the 2005 NFL draft and represented the 49ers for six seasons before being traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. From there, the Chiefs traded Smith to the Washington Redskins in 2018. Smith appeared in the season’s first nine games before falling victim to a horrific leg injury that led to a long recovery. Smith announced his retirement from the NFL in April of 2021.
Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Texomashomepage.com. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2649224541634/former-nfl-star-alex-smith-shares-daughter-s-brain-cancer-diagnosis | 2022-07-01T22:44:13Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2649224541634/former-nfl-star-alex-smith-shares-daughter-s-brain-cancer-diagnosis | true | 25 |
Lindbrook Capital LLC raised its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT – Get Rating) by 127.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,650 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 2,048 shares during the quarter. Lindbrook Capital LLC’s holdings in Caterpillar were worth $813,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Waypoint Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in Caterpillar by 3.0% during the first quarter. Waypoint Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,520 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $338,000 after buying an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors Inc. grew its position in Caterpillar by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Cornell Pochily Investment Advisors Inc. now owns 6,784 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,403,000 after buying an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Ballast Inc. grew its position in Caterpillar by 1.7% during the first quarter. Ballast Inc. now owns 2,880 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $641,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Curated Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in Caterpillar by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Curated Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,453 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $303,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Finally, REDW Wealth LLC grew its position in Caterpillar by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. REDW Wealth LLC now owns 1,878 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $388,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. 67.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Shares of NYSE:CAT opened at $178.76 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $95.34 billion, a PE ratio of 14.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.22 and a beta of 0.94. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $207.22 and its 200-day moving average is $209.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 1.44. Caterpillar Inc. has a 52 week low of $176.02 and a 52 week high of $237.90.
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 19th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 20th will be issued a dividend of $1.20 per share. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.69%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 19th. This is a positive change from Caterpillar’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.11. Caterpillar’s payout ratio is 37.22%.
In related news, Director David Maclennan bought 600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 5th. The shares were bought at an average price of $219.82 per share, for a total transaction of $131,892.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 2,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $545,153.60. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Joseph E. Creed sold 5,004 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $235.00, for a total transaction of $1,175,940.00. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 2,757 shares in the company, valued at approximately $647,895. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 11,577 shares of company stock valued at $2,663,056. 0.18% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
A number of brokerages recently issued reports on CAT. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Caterpillar from $241.00 to $257.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, March 28th. Robert W. Baird reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $280.00 price target on shares of Caterpillar in a report on Thursday, May 19th. Tigress Financial raised their price objective on Caterpillar from $278.00 to $282.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on shares of Caterpillar from $250.00 to $240.00 in a report on Friday, April 29th. Finally, StockNews.com raised shares of Caterpillar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Caterpillar has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $243.50.
Caterpillar Company Profile (Get Rating)
Caterpillar Inc manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines worldwide. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, backhoe loaders, compactors, cold planers, compact track and multi-terrain loaders, excavators, motorgraders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, site prep tractors, skid steer loaders, telehandlers, and utility vehicles; mini, small, medium, and large excavators; compact, small, and medium wheel loaders; track-type tractors and loaders; and wheel excavators.
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DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines is offering pilots raises of nearly 17% by the end of 2024, a sign of the leverage that pilots enjoy as airlines struggle with a labor shortage.
CEO Robert Isom said Thursday that the proposal would boost pilot wages at American to the levels detailed in a tentative agreement between United Airlines and its pilots. Isom said in a video sent to pilots that the airline’s workers “will be paid well, and paid competitively, no matter what.”
Isom said the captain of a Boeing 737 at the top of the proposed pay scale would earn a base salary of about $340,000 a year by the end of 2024. Senior captains of bigger planes, such as Boeing 777s, would earn about $425,000 a year. He said the company is also offering a premium for reassignments, a better profit-sharing program, and other add-ons.
American, which is based in Fort Worth, Texas, lost $2 billion last year but is seeing stronger revenue this year as travel continues to recover from the worst of the pandemic.
The Allied Pilots Association, which represents the airline’s roughly 13,000 pilots, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
United pilots, who currently earn more than counterparts at American, are voting through July 15 on a deal that would give them raises of about 14% through 2024.
Pilots at Delta, Southwest and Alaska are in negotiations for new contracts. They have picketed at airports while complaining that understaffing is causing them to work too many flights and risk fatigue. | https://www.woodtv.com/business/ap-business/american-offers-to-boost-pilot-pay-17-by-the-end-of-2024/ | 2022-07-01T22:48:44Z | https://www.woodtv.com/business/ap-business/american-offers-to-boost-pilot-pay-17-by-the-end-of-2024/ | true | 33 |
On Tuesday, many primary races took place across the country, including in Colorado, where Democrats made news for meddling in Republican primaries, a move in violation of state and federal law, which backfired terribly. Overall, Democrats looked to have spent what looks to be $14 million, including an estimated $10 million in the Senate race.
Through several different channels, Democrats attempted to meddle in races for governor, as well as U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. Each one of the candidates that they attempted to prop up lost.
Despite efforts from Democrats to meddle, Heidi Ganahl beat Greg Lopez to become the Republican gubernatorial nominee, winning 53.83 percent of the vote compared to Lopez's 46.17 percent. When it comes to the Senate, Joe O'Dea beat Ron Hanks by nearly nine percentage points, 54.46 percent to Hanks' 45.54 percent. As of Friday, an estimated 91 percent of the vote has been reported.
???? Dems tried to meddle in R primary in CO. The result?
— Chris Hartline (@ChrisHartline) June 29, 2022
? They lost.
? They wasted millions.
? They revealed that they think @MichaelBennet is vulnerable (he is).
? They made @ODeaForColorado an even stronger candidate.
Bang up job, @chuckschumer. https://t.co/djnSYhrAqp
Democrats spent $4 million trying to help Hanks win this primary. A total disaster, and one that endangered Senate Democrats nationwide should be calling for resignations as a result of — that money could have defended their seats https://t.co/U8RkE2QMmI
— Logan Dobson (@LoganDobson) June 29, 2022
In the 8th Congressional District, Barbara Kirkmeyer won with 40.9 percent of the vote. Lori Saine, who was boosted by Nancy Pelosi's House Majority PAC, came in third out of four candidates, with 19.9 percent of the vote.
Particularly newsworthy is how Democrats broke state law by sending mailers to meddle in the Senate race. As Colorado GOP Chairwoman Kristi Burton Brown explained to Townhall, fake mailers claimed that the Colorado Republican Party endorsed a particular primary candidate, which it does not. Further, the mailers did not disclose where they came from, which is in violation of federal law. The mailers even had a logo that made it look as if they were coming from the Colorado Republican Party. It's a violation of state law to deceive voters about where mailers are coming from.
The Democratic Governor's Association took credit for meddling in the governor's race, and the Colorado Democratic Party was also involved in meddling. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) also spoke about spending money.
How were the unidentified mailers traced to Democrats? As Brown explained, the mailers contained a small union stamp, which was traced back to a mail house that Democrats used in Iowa. Attorneys are looking further into the situation and what next steps to take, especially as those steps could involve fines, defamation suits, and the courts.
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), further highlighted the role Democrats played in a particularly bold letter dated June 29 addressed to "Democrat Donors."
In his letter, Scott mentioned:
A group called Democratic Colorado, which we'll likely find out is linked to and funded by Chuck Schumer's network (to which you are a donor), spent north of $4 million on TV in a desperate attempt to meddle in the Republican primary and damage Joe O'Dea. Adding in the cost of direct mail pieces (which were blatantly illegal and the subject of a variety of lawsuits) and other organizing activities, estimates put the total Democrat spending in the Colorado primary at $10 million.
And what did Chuck Schumer get for his $10 million investment in the Colorado primary? Well, he got $10 million poorer. He revealed to the world that Democrats know Michael Bennett is vulnerable. And he got Joe O'Dea (the candidate he and Michael Bennet feared) as the Republican nominee -- and a much stronger nominee than he would have been if Democrats had ignored the primary altogether.
Bang up job, Chuck.
Scott also thanked Schumer at length and highlighted the vulnerability of Bennet as well as other Democratic candidates:
I would like to take a moment to thank Chuck and whichever of his advisors came up with the idiotic idea to blow your money on a foolhardy strategy that was destined to fall from the beginning. You did more than I or the NRSC ever could to show what we've known for a while: Michael Bennet is a weak incumbent and vulnerable in November.
Not only that, by spending the millions of dollars they did in Colorado, Chuck Schumer and his allies only strengthened Joe O'Dea as a candidate and made Michael Bennet's path to victory even tougher. It also made the path to victory tougher for candidates like Cheri Beasley, Tim Ryan, Val Demings and Michael Franken who are counting on significant outside investment but aren't seeing it.
Those vulnerable candidates include Democratic incumbents:
And it made the path to victory tougher for Democratic incumbents like Raphael Warnock, Mark Kelly, Catherine Cortez Masto, Patty Murray and Maggie Hassan who are fighting for their lives to desperately hold on to their seats. And for Democratic challengers like John Fetterman and whatever radical comes out of the Democrat primary in Wisconsin, who are locked in tight battles in states Democrats must win to have any chance of holding on to the majority.
The narrative across the board is not only that Democrats wasted money – which they did, with Brown emphasizing, "Democrats lit $10 million on fire and got absolutely nothing" – but that they further exposed how vulnerable Democratic incumbents are.
Brown emphasized the independence of Colorado voters, especially considering that similar Democratic tactics worked in the Illinois governor's race, where state Sen. Darren Bailey became the nominee to challenge Gov. J.B Pritzker.
Those winning candidates in Colorado – Ganahl, O'Dea, and Kirkmeyer – became stronger candidates for it, Brown offered, as they engaged in voter contact, something which "should scare the Democrats a lot in Colorado," a state which they don't typically consider to be on the map, but now is. Brown highlighted how the Republican candidates "spent significantly less than $10 million" to win their primary races.
That U.S. Senate seat, currently held by Democrat Michael Bennett, is also one to watch because of how vulnerable he is. Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball consider the race to be only "Likely Democratic," meaning it's not a sure thing for Bennett. Further, as Brown pointed out, there's polling showing only a point between Bennett and a generic Republican.
In April, NPR included Bennett's seat as part of "The top 10 Senate seats that are most likely to flip to the other party."
The failed meddling shows how vulnerable the Democrats are, Brown offered, and it also shows the strength of the Republican candidates who emerged victorious. The move, Brown pointed out, "shows how effective the Democrats believe candidates are this year, and how compelling the people of Colorado will find Joe O'Dea, Heidi Ganahl, and Barbara Kirkmeyer," all who have been entrepreneurs and small business owners. Brown spoke of these candidates as people "who have real stories," who "are able to identify with families here in Colorado," and who represent Colorado Republicans as a party of working families and parents. "Democrats didn't want to face that, and now they have to," Brown shared. | https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2022/07/01/democrats-burned-money-to-meddle-in-republican-primaries-in-colorado-and-it-backfired-terribly-n2609614 | 2022-07-01T22:50:21Z | https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2022/07/01/democrats-burned-money-to-meddle-in-republican-primaries-in-colorado-and-it-backfired-terribly-n2609614 | true | 1 |
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 2 (ANI): The pourakarmikas across Karnataka launched an indefinite strike starting on Friday for the regularisation of their services.
The municipal workers gathered at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday morning and staged their agitation.
The pourakarmikas are demanding dignified working conditions, provision of safety equipment, post-retirement benefits and permanency of jobs, along with other welfare measures.
They alleged that the issues have been consistently ignored by the state government.
The protest was being organised by the Pourakarmikara Sanghatanegala Janti Horata Samiti, of which Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Powrakarmikara Sangha is a co-organiser.
Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders joined the pourakarmikas who are protesting at Freedom Park demanding redressal of their problems.
Speaking to reporters, Karnataka AAP president Prithvi Reddy said, "AAP in Delhi and Punjab has encouraged pourakarmikas to participate in the elections and win them. This has given political strength to the sentiments of pourakarmikas. However, in Karnataka, BJP has turned blind to the problems and pains of pourakarmikas. The BJP government is stubborn by not responding to repeated protests of pourakarmikas."
The AAP leader said the state government must provide safety shields, retirement facilities, equal pay for equal work, gratuity, maternity allowance and holidays to pourakarmikas. "Direct job recruitment must be done. Wherever necessary, toilets must be built. If holidays are not provided, additional payment should be made for extra work done. Government must at least now work on fulfilling the demands of pourakarmikas," Reddy said.
AAP state vice-president Bhaskar Rao said that protesting pourakarmikas have complete support from the party. He demanded that the jobs of pourakarmikas must be made permanent.
"If pourakarmikas refuse to work even for a single day, waste disposal problem will worsen and people will have to close their noses. Sanitation workers, including cleaners and sweepers, are paid a meagre salary. They are unable to meet their basic needs with this salary. So, their jobs must be made permanent," said Rao.
In 2017, he said the Siddaramaiah government had proposed in the cabinet to regularise pourakarmikas, which was approved but implementation failed. None of the subsequent governments paid any attention to it.
"Under the Special Recruitment Rules 2017, only those who clean roads were treated as pourakarmikas. Sewage cleaning workers, garbage collectors, garbage truck drivers, garbage loaders and helpers are working on a contract basis. Government facilities must be made available to them," emphasized Bhaskar Rao. (ANI) | https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/pourakarmikas-launch-indefinite-strike-in-karnataka20220702031019/ | 2022-07-01T22:50:27Z | https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/pourakarmikas-launch-indefinite-strike-in-karnataka20220702031019/ | true | 4 |
The frustration was sickening as lifelong campaigners reached for the candles again in another protest of violence against women. Zara Aleena's face no longer only reflects that of a 35-year-old law graduate with her whole life ahead of her, but one of grief, violence, and heartbreak. She is the sixteenth woman killed in London this year, and "probably not the last".
At a vigil in Stratford to mark the cruel death of the "lovely" young woman this evening (1 July), candles were handed out. Little flames burst from lighters, fighting against the breeze outside Stratford station. The crowd struggled with their candles, resting the flickering lights down and then watching them go out.
"Be careful," aunty Farah told Zara the last time she saw her. "Be alert," the police warned after her killing. "I do not feel safe," the women plead. Tonight campaigners promised to carry on holding vigils until there's change.
READ MORE: Woman, 36, dies after being 'brutally' attacked while walking home
Kareema Motala was enraged into action by Sabina Nessa's murder and setup a project at her alma mater Greenwich University to end violence against women. For the Ilford raised trainee lawyer, Aleena's killing struck another nerve. "Sadly I do not think this will be the last one," she glumly tells the crowd. She tells MyLondon she probably "can't stomach" another vigil due to be held tomorrow on Cranbrook Road where Zara was killed.
Ward councillor and Sisters Forum founder Sabia Kamali addresses the crowd - which is dotted with a few men who have stopped to take notice. She recalls being attacked "in broad daylight". She tells MyLondon her local police officer has made a "genuine effort" to reach out in the community but the force needs to do more. "We are told to be alerted. We are alerted. Maybe the Met Police should be alerted too," she says.
Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe - Newham Council's cabinet member for Crime and Community Safety - describes the killing as "misogyny and hate crime". She wants people to report hotspots where they feel unsafe so the local authority can act. Within minutes she is approached by women's activist Daniell Hambrook who raises an issue with a bus stop closure which is funnelling local women down a darkened alleyway near her home in Newham.
Kindly put - some Londoners don't feel like they are being listened to be an under resourced police force, others feel like they aren't taken seriously by a force which has just been put in special measures. Councillor Lee-Phakoe explains - for both police and the council - "sometimes it just takes a little bit longer - but that's no excuse, it's something we are working extremely hard to respond to in a proactive way". She sees "community" and "building better relationships" as the way out of this mess.
Sisters Forum campaigner Minara Uddin organised the vigil and won't stop holding them. "We are still being attacked, still being murdered," she says. "Every time there's an opportunity to speak or raise awareness, there's a big piece of work that needs to be done...it could be any of us, we can't be ignorant. Please, please do not be ignorant."
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A Tanner Morgan-led group giving "the best fans in the nation" the privilege of paying $199 to talk with the University of Minnesota Gopher football players, tailgate with them and engage with the players online is the damn dumbest idea I have ever heard ("U football group to chase NIL dollars," June 30 — with "NIL" standing for name, image and likeness).
So what about the loyal fans who can't afford the $199? Well, I guess they just won't have the special encounter. I can understand selling your jersey, getting paid to endorse a product with your name or likeness on it — that's fine and probably overdue. But milking "the best fans" is really sad. One also wonders how the players are going to have time to play football after attending all these special events, and I wonder how much more these special and loyal fans will get for the privilege of purchasing.
Tina Landeen, Edina
ENERGY POLICY
Extraordinary times …
Something corrective needs to be said in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to cripple efforts to save our environment ("Court limits EPA on emissions," front page, July 1). Here we are facing global environmental catastrophe, and somehow the court has found it fitting to say we don't care. The Supreme Court, in extremist fashion, preferred to pontificate about government exceeding its authority rather than acknowledge the bigger truth of the Constitution, which is to guarantee the rights and safety of all people.
This is a time, if any, the government should be exceeding its authority. This is the right thing to do in a time of war and, make no mistake, we are at war to save future generations from environmental hell. The government and each one of us should be fighting tooth and nail to do something everyday to save Earth. Let the EPA overstep its bounds, make mistakes. That's what we've got to do to win this battle.
Don Hauge, New Brighton
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In the Star Tribune's coverage, we see an obfuscation as to why SCOTUS ruled against the EPA. Simply stated, the EPA under the Obama administration was encouraged to make environmental law without the oversight of Congress. This is well beyond the purview of this agency and any other federal agencies that create laws without congressional oversight. The EPA is tasked to monitor, advise and enforce federal law. Thankfully, SCOTUS has reigned in an agency that was out of control. The issue is not whether some new legislation is needed. It is simply who is creating it.
It is not surprising the author (from the New York Times) and the Star Tribune would deflect from reality. Every opportunity to discredit former President Donald Trump is being pursued. Finally, the Supreme Court has reined in a federal agency that, like others, has strayed from its appointed mission. This is a win for science, democracy and the American people.
Joe Polunc, Waconia
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I was left with this takeaway from the July 1 commentary on energy policy by Isaac Orr and John Noer ("Summertime … and the risk of blackouts is high"): I should prioritize my own energy needs over ensuring my children and grandchildren have a habitable planet. Such strong family values.
Kara Beckman, South St. Paul
SUMMIT AVENUE
No one's coming for the trees
Critics of proposed changes to Summit Avenue in St. Paul to provide a more safe and enjoyable experience for people who pedal and roll down the street are wrong about many issues.
There is no need to remove large numbers of trees to create safe, protected bike lanes. Telling people that cyclists are coming for the trees is a scare tactic. The current bike lanes squeezed between parked cars and moving cars are not safe, as opponents of the changes want you to believe. Protected bike lanes are much safer and will not change the historic nature of this beautiful street.
The original design of the street from more than 100 years ago included a protected bike path. Free, on-street parking is not a privilege for homeowners or anyone else. There are plenty of examples around St. Paul where we limit parking to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety.
Finally, and perhaps most important, the voices of property owners on Summit Avenue carry no more weight than the voices of people who travel on that street to get to work, school or the local coffee shop. We must not let the loud and well-financed voices of property owners dominate the discussion.
Ted Madison, St. Paul
A SPAGHETTI JUNCTION
Perfect for a roundabout?
I travel through the intersection of East River Pkwy. and Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis nearly every day at various times of day. Several roads converge at this intersection. There are typically numerous trucks, cars, bikes and pedestrians waiting for their turn to proceed through the intersection. During the morning and evening rush hours the backup can be through two to three light changes.
This intersection seems to be a perfect opportunity for a roundabout to help manage traffic and pollution. All those vehicles idling to wait their turn generates additional exhaust that seems unnecessary. The idling cars also affect the numerous people out for exercise and recreation as they also wait to proceed. The area available is quite large and provides a significant footprint for a roundabout. Consider it.
Michael Bjornberg, Minneapolis
AS YOU READ THE NEWS …
Note any names precisely
Do not confuse Bridges MN with Bridging.
Bridges MN is/was an adult care service that faces revocation of its license, as reported by the Star Tribune ("Adult care service's license revoked," June 29).
Bridging is a nonprofit organization (bridging.org) devoted to providing quality furniture and household items for those pursuing housing stability.
Clients at Bridging are often transitioning from homelessness to a stable housing situation. Bridging also assists people who might be down on their luck and have been fortunate enough not to have hit the streets, but who may be couch-surfing or staying with family or friends and need their own housing.
All household items are donated. Clients are referred to Bridging through a registered agency partner. Once they are processed and approved, they will be assigned to one of two sites, Roseville or Bloomington, which is usually dependent upon where they live. When they arrive at Bridging, they are taken by two or three volunteers into a large warehouse where they get to select their own items from several areas of donated materials. Bridging handles most things one needs to set up a house or apartment, from different types of furniture to housewares, sheets, blankets, towels, rugs, and even pictures for their walls. The number of items they get to select is dependent upon family size.
Ruth Loia, Roseville
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R. Kelly was ordered to complete a sexual disorder treatment after leaving prison despite being likely to be elderly before getting out.
The R&B legend is likely to be around 80 years old or older by the time he is released from jail, but it seems that prison is just the start as Kelly’s future re-integration into society has strict conditions.
The life expectancy for prison inmates fell from 77 to 73 during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, some prisoners do live beyond that age. If R. Kelly does, he will need to not only register on the sex offender’s registry he has to ensure that he’s done with his predatory behavior.
A closer inspection of the judgment handed down by Justice Ann M. Donnelly shows that there are concerns that Kelly would be a threat to minors on his release, and she has ordered several conditions to ensure he does no future harm, TMZ reported.
R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in jail in recent days, a win for dozens of victims, including minor boys and girls who alleged that the rapper used his power and influence to not only prey on them but maintain a sex trafficking ring that the court says was supported by associates of the rapper, forming a criminal enterprise.
Justice Donnelly ordered that Kelly complete mandatory mental health treatment upon release. These are to include therapy for an unspecified sexual disorder, and he is also barred from being in contact with anyone under 18 years old. Family members are excluded, although the judge did note that in a therapeutic setting, there must be a “responsible” adult present.
The singer has also been ordered to disclose to anyone choosing to live with him that he is a sex offender.
All of the conditions are also subject to the approval of an assigned probation officer, as he is also ordered to remain under supervised release for five years upon release.
R. Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, has already indicated that there are plans to appeal the sentence. | https://dominicagazette.com/r-kelly-ordered-to-do-sexual-disorder-treatment-likely-to-be-80-before-prison-release/ | 2022-07-01T22:57:58Z | https://dominicagazette.com/r-kelly-ordered-to-do-sexual-disorder-treatment-likely-to-be-80-before-prison-release/ | true | 11 |
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A car crashed into a mattress store on Friday in southwest Houston.
Skyeye captured the aftermath of the crash that happened in the 3200 block of Fondren Road.
It is unknown what led to the crash.
There are no reported injuries. This is a developing story.
Car crashes into mattress store in southwest Houston
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MLB Expanded Pitching Comparison
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A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S (OTCMKTS:AMKBY – Get Rating)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low during trading on Friday . The company traded as low as $11.45 and last traded at $11.71, with a volume of 131378 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $11.66.
AMKBY has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft downgraded shares of A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $30,800.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have issued a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $28,830.00.
The company has a quick ratio of 1.71, a current ratio of 1.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The company has a market capitalization of $46.91 billion, a PE ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.41. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $13.75 and its 200-day simple moving average is $15.54.
A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S operates as an integrated transport and logistics company worldwide. The company's Ocean segment engages in container shipping activities, including demurrage and detention, terminal handling, documentation and container services, and container storage, as well as transshipment services under Maersk Line, Safmarine, Sealand – A Maersk Company, Hamburg Süd, and APM Terminal brands; and sale of bunker oil.
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Breaking: Supreme Court says coach can pray on field
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the First Amendment rights of a Bremerton, Wash. coach who prayed at the 50-yard line of the football field after football games.
Joseph Kennedy was a high school football coach in Bremerton, Wash. who routinely prayed after games by briefly kneeling on the field.
The 18-year Marine veteran was an assistant coach for the Bremerton High School varsity football team. He made a commitment to God that he would give thanks at the conclusion of each game for what the players had accomplished and for being part of their lives.
From his first game in 2008, Kennedy took a knee and quietly prayed for about 15-30 seconds. He continued to pray after every game for seven years. Students took notice and some started to join him.
In 2015, the school board received a complaint from someone on an opposing team and ordered Kennedy not to pray with students. But Kennedy continued. He asked for a religious accommodation, and against the orders of the school board, prayed after a game that year. The school district banned Kennedy from doing any “demonstrative religious activity” that is “readily observable to … students and the attending public.” His contract was recommended for non-renewal.
Kennedy wrote on Facebook, “I think I just might have been fired for praying.” Kennedy filed a lawsuit contending his First Amendment right were being curtailed.
“Here, a government entity sought to punish an individual for engaging in a brief, quiet, personal religious observance doubly protected by the Free Exercise and Free Speech Clauses of the First Amendment,” Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for the majority decision. “And the only meaningful justification the government offered for its reprisal rested on a mistaken view that it had a duty to ferret out and suppress.”
The decision said, “The Court holds that both the free exercise and free speech clauses protect Kennedy’s right to pray at midfield following high school football games.”
The decision was 6-3, with the court’s three Leftist members dissenting. It is seen as a victory for the rights of government workers to exercise their right of free speech.
The case was argued by First Liberty Institute, which filed the lawsuit against the school district, arguing that banning coaches from quietly praying, just because they can be seen by the public, is wrong and violates the Constitution.
First Liberty story about Kennedy’s case is at this link.
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and then the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sided with the school district. First Liberty Institute appealed the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. In January 2022, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case.
The ruling is found at this link.
(Photo credit: First Liberty Institute) | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2649289161049/breaking-supreme-court-says-coach-can-pray-on-field | 2022-07-01T23:13:43Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2649289161049/breaking-supreme-court-says-coach-can-pray-on-field | false | 1 |
Jazz trade 3-time DPOY Rudy Gobert to Timberwolves in blockbuster deal: reports
Utah reportedly receives four 1st-round picks along with five players
Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge of the blockbuster deal said.
Utah is getting four first-round picks between 2023 and 2029, along with Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley and a first-round pick this year in Walker Kessler, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the NBA had not approved the deal and neither team could announce it publicly.
ESPN, which first reported the trade, also said Jarred Vanderbilt and Leandro Bolmaro were going from Minnesota to Utah as part of the deal for Gobert.
Gobert — a three-time defensive player of the year — spent his first nine NBA seasons in Utah, and the Jazz went to the playoffs in each of the last six seasons. But his relationship with guard Donovan Mitchell was always scrutinized and a series of disappointing playoff exits led to the annual question of whether the two could coexist on a title-contending team.
Minnesota struck the deal less than 24 hours after coming to an agreement on a $224 million US, four-year extension with Towns, who is now under contract for the next six years.
Gobert has four years and $170 million left on a five-year, $205 million deal he signed with the Jazz last summer.
Celtics get Pacers' Brogdon: reports
The Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics improved their backcourt depth Friday by acquiring combo guard Malcolm Brogdon in a muitl-player trade with the Indiana Pacers, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Indiana receives five players, all backup forwards with Boston, and a 2023 first-round draft pick, according to the person who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot officially be announced until next week.
Many expected Brogdon would be dealt on draft night, but Boston finally provided the offer Indiana was seeking on the second day of free agency.
The Pacers receive Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and Nic Stauskas — both first-round picks — Juwan Morgan and Malik Fitts. Aside from adding Theis' physical presence, the Pacers could now have three first-round picks in 2023 and enough cap room to give them an additional $31 million to spend.
In Brogdon, the Celtics are getting a proven leader who averaged 19.1 points, 5.9 assists and 5.1 rebounds last season. And he should fit right in with a backcourt that already features Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, who played a key role in Boston's run to its first NBA Finals appearance since 2010. The Celtics lost to Golden State in six games.
Hawks trading Huerter to Sacramento: reports
The Atlanta Hawks are trading Kevin Huerter to the Sacramento Kings for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless and a future conditional draft pick, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been formally approved by the NBA and announced by either club. ESPN first reported the trade.
But a trade seemed likely after the Hawks added guard Dejounte Murray in a trade with San Antonio this week, creating a backcourt pairing of young All-Stars — Murray and Trae Young.
Holiday spent 26 games with the Hawks in the 2015-16 season and averaged 8.3 points for the Kings this past season. Harkless averaged 4.6 points for Sacramento last season.
LaVine, Nurkic decide to stay put
Zach LaVine is staying in Chicago. Same goes for Jusuf Nurkic in Portland.
LaVine technically was a free agent, for about 18 hours. Klutch Sports, which represents LaVine, made the announcement of the max agreement, with the Bulls able to offer the Olympic gold medallist and two-time All-Star $56 million more than any other club could this summer.
Mitchell Robinson is another big man not moving elsewhere, agreeing Friday to a $60 million, four-year contract to remain with the New York Knicks.
There are some players who will be changing addresses. Danilo Gallinari, according to a person familiar with his decision, intends to sign a two-year deal with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics — once his waiving by the San Antonio Spurs is completed. Gallinari was sent to San Antonio this week in a trade that brought All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to Atlanta.
Also on the move: Bruce Brown Jr., a guard who has decided to leave Brooklyn and sign with Denver on a two-year deal worth just over $13 million. Brown averaged a career-best 9 points per game this past season for the Nets.
Another deal that was put into motion earlier in the week was completed, when five-time All-Star John Wall — bought out by the Houston Rockets — announced he had agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall was under contract for $47.4 million this season, got bought out by Houston for about $41 million, and will get the $6.4 million difference from the Clippers. Wall hasn't played in the NBA since April 2021, and has appeared in 82 games, including playoffs, over the last 4 1/2 seasons.
Warriors re-sign Looney
The champion Golden State Warriors brought back one of their key free agents, retaining Kevon Looney — who appeared in all 104 of the team's games this past season — on a three-year deal that could be worth about $26 million if the final year becomes fully guaranteed.
LaVine's agreement was at least the fifth deal of at least $200 million struck since free agency opened on Thursday. The others all came on Day 1, going to Nikola Jokic ($264 million extension in Denver), Bradley Beal ($251 million contract to stay in Washington), Devin Booker ($224 million extension with Phoenix) and Karl-Anthony Towns ($224 million extension with Minnesota).
And a sixth deal could very easily join that $200 million club: Memphis' Ja Morant agreed to a $193 million extension that could reach $231 million based on what awards he qualifies for this coming season.
Cavaliers, Ricky Rubio agree to 3-year contract: reports
Ricky Rubio helped return the Cavaliers to contention. He'll try to keep them there.
The veteran point guard agreed Friday to come back for another stint with Cleveland, agreeing on a multiyear contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Rubio was instrumental in Cleveland's turnaround last season before injuring his left knee. He agreed to a three-year, $18.4 million deal, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the agreement.
The Cavs traded Rubio's expiring contract to Indiana in the deal for swingman Caris LeVert at the deadline. But Cleveland always hoped to bring the popular Rubio back for the right price.
It's not known how far Rubio is in his recovery or if he'll ready for the start of next season. Rubio has twice torn the ACL in his left knee.
In case Rubio's not ready, the Cavs agreed to a one-year deal at the veteran minimum with guard Raul Neto, who spent the past two seasons with Washington.
Cleveland also agreed to a one-year contract with centre Robin Lopez, who will back up All-Star Jarrett Allen. The 7-foot Lopez was with Orlando last season.
Rubio averaged 13.1 points, 6.6 assists in 34 games with Cleveland, which acquired him in a trade last summer with Minnesota. | https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/jazz-trade-rudy-gobert-to-timberwolves-1.6508471?cmp=rss | 2022-07-01T23:17:44Z | https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/nba/jazz-trade-rudy-gobert-to-timberwolves-1.6508471?cmp=rss | true | 1 |
The Department of Home Affairs has welcomed the withdrawal of an application seeking to challenge its decision not to renew the Zimbabwean exemption permits.
The department came under fire last year after it announced it wouldn’t be renewing the permits of almost 200 000 Zimbabwean nationals who fled the neighbouring country over a decade ago.
The African Amity NPC and Zimbabwean Permit Holders’ Association took on the South African government in a bid to halt the decision.
But home affairs spokesperson Siya Qoza confirmed on Friday that the application had been withdrawn.
Zimbabwean nationals in possession of the exemption permit will need to reapply for residency in South Africa before the end of the year or risk deportation.
This is the directive given by the Department of Home Affairs.
The decision didn’t go unchallenged and even though the African Amity NPC and Zimbabwean Permit Holders’ Association are no longer pursuing their bid to halt the move, government is now facing legal action from South African NGOs, including the Helen Suzman Foundation.
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi hit out at the foundation, accusing it of meddling in state affairs.
Meanwhile, Corruption Watch’s Nicki van ‘t Riet has hit back, calling on Motsoaledi to apologise for his strongly worded criticism: “In the instance where NGOs cannot have their say, where civil society cannot have their say, this is really going to whittle down democracy, just in terms of being able to approach a court, its’s a fundamental right.”- EWN
(54 VIEWS) | https://insiderzim.com/major-setback-for-zimbabwe-exemption-permit-holders/ | 2022-07-01T23:18:19Z | https://insiderzim.com/major-setback-for-zimbabwe-exemption-permit-holders/ | true | 1 |
A former Georgetown University tennis coach who once coached former President Barack Obama’s family was sentenced Friday to 2 1/2 years in prison for pocketing more than $3 million in bribes in exchange for helping wealthy parents cheat their kids’ way into the school.
The sentence for Gordon Ernst is by far the toughest punishment handed down so far in the sprawling college admissions bribery scandal that shined a light on the lengths some rich parents will go to get their kids into the nation’s most selective schools.
Prosecutors had sought four years behind bars for Ernst, 55, who admitted to accepting nearly $3.5 million in bribes over a decade to designate the children of deep-pocketed parents as recruits even though they weren’t Georgetown-caliber players.
Ernst told the judge in Boston’s federal court that he lost his moral compass and acted out of line with what he taught his own players about making the right choices.
“I’m most ashamed that I didn’t follow what I was preaching to them,” he said.
In a letter to the judge, Ernst described growing up in Rhode Island with a demanding and physically abusive father — another Rhode Island tennis legend, the late Dick Ernst — whom he called more a “coach and tyrant than a dad.” Ernst’s mother told The Boston Globe that her husband was never abusive.
Ernst played hockey and tennis at Brown University in Providence before getting coaching jobs at Northwestern University and the University of Pennsylvania. He was offered the head men and women’s tennis coach job at Georgetown in 2006 and was introduced by a friend two years later to admissions consultant Rick Singer, the mastermind of the bribery scheme, Ernst told the judge.
Of the six spots Ernst got every year to recruit tennis players, he regularly gave at least two — and often up to five — to unqualified students in exchange for bribes, according to prosecutors. Over the years, he helped nearly two dozen students fraudulently get into the school, Assistant U.S. Attorney Kristen Kearney told the judge.
And unlike some of the other coaches charged in the case who were bribed in the form of money for their sports programs, Ernst pocketed almost all of the money for himself, prosecutors said. He used the bribe money to pay for his daughters’ expensive private school tuition and buy a home on Cape Cod, Kearney said.
Defense attorneys asked the judge for a sentence of about a year, saying in court papers that Ernst, like the tragic Greek mythological figure Icarus, “flew too close to the sun and forgot his wings were made of wax.”
Surrounded by families with wealth and prestige at Georgetown, Ernst — whose starting salary was $55,000 — told himself he wasn’t hurting anyone or his team by accepting the bribes, his lawyers wrote.
Ernst has tried to turn his life around since his 2019 arrest and has worked part time as a tennis instructor, hockey referee, and a rental car cleaner, Ernst’s lawyers said.
“Gordie has fallen from the White House to the tabloids – a fall from grace far longer than the Court sees in a typical case,” his lawyers wrote.
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani called Ernst’s actions “egregious,” and said they appeared to stem from a desire to portray himself as someone with wealth because that’s what he viewed as the measure of success.
Ernst left Georgetown in 2018 after an internal investigation launched over what the school described as “irregularities in the athletic credentials” of students he was recruiting concluded that he violated admissions rules.
He was later hired by the University of Rhode Island, which claimed it wasn’t told about the admissions rules violations. He resigned from that school shortly after his arrest.
Ernst is among 54 people who have been convicted in the Operation Varsity Blues case that exploded into headlines in March 2019.
The last defendant linked to the investigation to go to trial was acquitted by jurors on all counts last month. Another defendant was pardoned by former President Donald Trump and a third defendant got a deal that’s expected to lead to the dismissal of his case.
Before Friday, the toughest punishment had been 15 months in prison for John Wilson, a former Staples Inc. executive convicted by jurors of paying $220,000 to have his son designated as a University of Southern California water polo recruit and an additional $1 million to buy his twin daughters’ ways into Harvard and Stanford. Wilson maintains that he is innocent and remains free while he appeals his case.
Only a handful of defendants remain to be sentenced.
They include the scheme’s mastermind, Singer, who pleaded guilty in 2019 to a slew of charges. Singer secretly began cooperating with investigators before the case became public and helped the government build the massive prosecution. He’s expected to be sentenced in September.
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GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Freedom and fireworks take center stage in Gatlinburg this Independence Day with a parade and a spectacular fireworks show.
The annual fun begins at 12:01 a.m. as the nation’s first Independence Day parade gets underway through downtown Gatlinburg. The parade draws thousands of spectators who line the streets for the late-night event.
A patriotic concert with the 100th Army Band from Fort Knox, Kentucky will be held at 10 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
The annual River Raft Regatta will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday. All contestants will begin the day at the race’s starting line at the former Christ in the Smokies Museum, beginning from 11 a.m. to register their floatable. The race begins at 1 p.m. and ends after all floatables have crossed the finish line at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
Gatlinburg parade route, start time
The parade steps off at 12:01 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Highway 321 (East Parkway) and Baskins Creek Bypass, then travels south onto the Parkway at traffic light #3. The parade will make its way through town, ending at traffic light #10 at the Parkway and Ski Mountain Road.
Arrive early to avoid traffic. And be aware that most of the roads in town will be closed. Check the list.
The Grand Marshal of this year’s parade is HunterGirl, a runner-up on ABC’s American Idol. Read more about her.
Gatlinburg fireworks
At 11 p.m., the sound of fireworks will reverberate through the mountains in a spectacular show. This year the fireworks will launch from the Space Needle, in the center of town.
You can see the fireworks from just about anywhere in Gatlinburg, but some of the best views are around traffic lights #3 and #5.
The fireworks will also be shown on WATE 6 news at 11 p.m. on Monday and streamed online at WATE.com. Find more July 4 events.
Gatlinburg Police are reminding residents and visitors that it is illegal to discharge fireworks within the city, per the Gatlinburg Municipal Code. This code covers all locations in Gatlinburg, including residential neighborhoods.
“We ask that all Gatlinburg citizens and visitors safely enjoy the Independence Day holiday and adhere to the City ordinance regarding the discharge of fireworks,” said Gatlinburg Police Chief Randy Brackins. “There are several public events to enjoy and celebrate the Holiday and we ask that everyone arrive early to avoid traffic congestion for the parade on Sunday night and the fireworks display on Monday evening.” | https://www.wate.com/news/smoky-mountains/gatlinburg-fireworks-parade-when-where-how-to-watch/ | 2022-07-01T23:25:32Z | https://www.wate.com/news/smoky-mountains/gatlinburg-fireworks-parade-when-where-how-to-watch/ | true | 1 |
A development proposal that displaced several longstanding State Street businesses — and led to a planned relocation for B-Side Records — has been delayed.
JD McCormick, a local development company, wants to demolish the buildings at 430-444 State Sts. and construct a five-story building with between 23 and 26 units of housing and 6,000 square feet of commercial space. The unit mix is expected to be studios and one-bedroom apartments and the development team is hoping to have a restaurant located on the first floor.
The Urban Design Commission voted on Wednesday night to refer a proposal that would demolish the building. The referral means the developer will have time to reimagine some of its architectural themes, then bring it back to UDC with revisions, rather than continuing to the Plan Commission.
Feedback the development team received at UDC included that the size of the building could be broken up to fit in better with the surrounding State Street area; that the proposal was out of scale with other buildings and that the color scheme (mostly white brick with a little bit of gray) could be reimagined, particularly given the location of the development next to Peace Park.
If revisions are made that garner approval at UDC, the Plan Commission will still have to grant a demolition permit to the development team to tear down the buildings.
The three buildings were constructed in 1893, 1927 and the 1960s. While none are protected historical landmarks, the Landmarks Commission in January found there to be some level of historic value to the buildings.
Kurt Stege, president of the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation, addressed UDC on Wednesday, opposing the proposal.
“The trust has submitted a letter to the Urban Design Commission,” Stege said. “The letter does state that the Madison Trust opposes both the demolition of the buildings and opposes the design that’s reflected in the development proposal.
“The historic value of these three buildings does not relate to their attractiveness as individual pieces of architecture… but you have to look at the three buildings together. They represent three different periods.”
UDC commissioners said the project should be more representative of the surrounding architecture and more in-scale with the rest of the street. Commissioners also want to see a livelier design with a better color scheme and use of better materials, in addition to perhaps lowering the front facade of the building by a story.
Outside of design-related issues, the proposal continues a trend of local businesses being displaced in the name of housing density downtown. State Street is regarded as one of Madison’s most iconic streets with unique local businesses and shops.
But the area is undergoing a facelift. There is currently a huge hole in the ground along the 300 block where Oliv Madison, a 10-story building featuring affordable student housing, will be located and is set to open in 2024. Buildings housing longtime downtown businesses A Room of One’s Own bookstore and Community Pharmacy were demolished in the process and the businesses moved to the east side.
JD McCormick’s proposal pushed Freedom Skate Shop and Sencha Tea Bar to relocate. B-Side Records, which has been on State Street for over 40 years, has also found a new home although they have not yet moved.
Steve Manley, who owns B-Side Records, said the beloved record shop is not moving until September when they will relocate to the 500 block of State Street. | https://captimes.com/news/urban-design-commission-delays-state-street-development/article_d28bbe17-faf7-5282-bd40-b692ecc9e153.html | 2022-07-01T23:30:12Z | https://captimes.com/news/urban-design-commission-delays-state-street-development/article_d28bbe17-faf7-5282-bd40-b692ecc9e153.html | true | 1 |
Space situational-awareness market will be driven by need for satellite and GPS, study says
NewsJuly 01, 2022
NORTHBROOK, Ill. The space situational-awareness market, which was at a level of $1.5 billion in 2021, is projected to grow to $1.8 billion by 2026, at a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%, according to a new MarketsandMarkets study, "Space Situational Awareness Market."
The study authors cite as factors driving growth in this market increasing demand for low-Earth-orbit-based services such as broadband, imagery capture, space situational awareness, and on-orbit servicing. In particular, they see increased demand for and advancements in small satellites, which can be attributed to their affordable cost, high capacity, and improved ability to offer low-latency broadband services.
Regionally, the study projects that North America is will lead the space situational-awareness market during the study period, as the U.S. government continues its various initiatives in this market, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); environmental monitoring; and command and control.
For additional information, visit the MarketsandMarkets website. | https://militaryembedded.com/comms/satellites/space-situational-awareness-market-will-be-driven-by-need-for-satellite-and-gps-study-says | 2022-07-01T23:31:05Z | https://militaryembedded.com/comms/satellites/space-situational-awareness-market-will-be-driven-by-need-for-satellite-and-gps-study-says | true | 1 |
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- You've heard the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." If you have the space to grow berry bushes, you can turn that saying into an actual way to save money and feed your family healthy fruit. Not only that, but if you plant the right kinds of berry bushes, you can also profit from them! Follow these tips from Backyard Farming Supply for planting berry bushes that can benefit you and your family in three unexpected ways.
If you're looking for a great way to protect your property and deter intruders, consider planting some berry bushes. Specifically, blueberry, raspberry, and blackberry bushes provide excellent protection from noxious weeds, unwanted critters, and even intruders. A semi-thorny bush under a window makes it seem much less attractive to a potential intruder. Plus, if the intruder manages to get past the berry bush, they will have thorns in their eyes and hands that may cause them to rethink their mission. While they might not be the most effective deterrent in town, they are one of the cheapest ways to keep intruders out of your yard or home.
Gardening is one of those skills that is easy to learn but provides a lifetime of rewards. When you start gardening, your family can grow healthy food while learning new skills like cooking and preserving. Most berries will survive several years even if left unattended, and their produce is delicious! Berries are an excellent source of vitamin C that boosts the immune system and is packed with antioxidants, fiber, folate, manganese, and potassium. If you need some extra income, berry bushes are an excellent way to make money because they are perennial crops and can be harvested for months at a time.
Making jam and preserves is a fun family activity, but you'll likely want to earn money off your new skills. If you're interested in selling your produce, contact food bloggers or companies that specialize in new products; they're often interested in buying from individuals who sell their wares directly. Some farmer's markets also welcome small businesses selling products, such as jams and preserves. Don't forget about sites like Etsy for finding buyers for your fresh crop of berries and homemade fruit spreads!
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Friday, TWRA agents kicked off their Fourth of July weekend patrols on Percy Priest Lake in Nashville.
But this holiday weekend, if you’re charged with boating under the influence, it could mean harsher consequences if you’ve been previously convicted of a DUI.
A new state law went into effect Friday that makes a prior conviction for boating under the influence the same as a prior conviction for driving under the influence.
State Lawmaker Brandon Ogles (R-Williamson County) co-sponsored the original House Bill 2270.
“Your good time should never put somebody else at risk,” Ogles said.
The law is also known as Nicholas’ Law. It’s named after a child that died in Ogles district at the hands of a drunk driver with prior offenses on his record.
“It co-mingles the offenses of BUI and DUI. So if you have an offense on the water, or an offense on the land, if you get a subsequent second offense that will count against you for sentencing enhancement and count on your record that way,” Ogles said.
A second offense for driving or boating under the influence in Tennessee could now result in up to a year in jail, a $3,500 fine, and a revoked license for 2 years.
“It means you’re getting in a lot more trouble and you’re going to stay in jail longer. So we’re really making the BUI much more serious than it was in previous years. So when you’re out enjoying yourself on the lake and rivers in Tennessee, if you’re intoxicated it’s going to be very seriously held against you. It can affect your job, it can affect your ability to drive, and it can put you in jail for longer,” Ogles said. | https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/new-tn-law-makes-prior-boating-under-the-influence-conviction-same-as-dui/ | 2022-07-01T23:34:07Z | https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/new-tn-law-makes-prior-boating-under-the-influence-conviction-same-as-dui/ | true | 3 |
Facebook parent Meta is cutting back on hiring and turning up the heat on its employees as slow growth and macroeconomic headwinds push the company to downgrade its economic outlook.
In a weekly employee Q&A session on Thursday, the social media giant’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg told employees that Meta is reducing its plans to hire engineers by at least 30% this year. Citing the market downturn and the looming recession, Zuckerberg said Meta will now only hire around 6,000 to 7,000 new engineers in 2022—a stark drop from its initial plan to hire more than 10,000.
“If I had to bet, I’d say that this might be one of the worst downturns that we’ve seen in recent history,” Zuckerberg said in an audio recording heard by Reuters.
‘Turning up the heat’
In addition to the hiring freeze, Zuckerberg also noted the company was leaving some vacant positions at the company unfilled and “turning up the heat” on performance management to weed out staffers who are unable to meet certain KPIs.
“Realistically, there are probably a bunch of people at the company who shouldn’t be here,” Zuckerberg said, adding, “Part of my hope by raising expectations and having more aggressive goals, and just kind of turning up the heat a little bit, is that I think some of you might decide that this place isn’t for you, and that self-selection is OK with me.”
The announcement comes after a period of staff growth at Meta, with the company ending the first quarter of 2022 with 28% more full-time employees than it had a year earlier. But as user growth and ad revenue both slowed, Meta was forced to impose a hiring freeze in May across several divisions of the company to shore up earnings—and slowed the pace of hiring in its Reality Labs division, the unit tasked with building its metaverse.
Meta did not respond to Fortune‘s request for comment by the time of publication.
Meta’s headwinds
Meta’s planned scale-down was confirmed in an internal memo from chief product officer Chris Cox, seen by Reuters, who attributed the changes to macroeconomic pressures as well as new data privacy changes that have hurt the company’s core online advertising business.
The memo, which appeared on the company’s internal discussion forum Workplace before the Q&A, outlined the ways Meta planned to trim its losses. Meta has already lost around half of its market value this year alone, a trend that worsened in February after Meta reported it had lost daily active users on its flagship Facebook site for the first time ever in the last quarter of 2021.
“We need to execute flawlessly in an environment of slower growth, where teams should not expect vast influxes of new engineers and budgets,” Cox wrote, reiterating Zuckerberg’s message. Cox added, “We must prioritize more ruthlessly, be thoughtful about measuring and understanding what drives impact, invest in developer efficiency and velocity inside the company, and operate leaner, meaner, better exciting teams.”
A Meta spokesperson told CNBC that the memo was “intended to build on what we’ve already said publicly in earnings about the challenges we face and the opportunities we have, where we’re putting more of our energy toward addressing.”
Instagram Reels
One way Facebook hopes to reverse its negative trends is by monetizing Instagram Reels—Meta’s video sharing platform which was first introduced in 2010 to challenge TikTok’s dominance in the A.I.-driven content space. Both TikTok and Instagram Reels provide videos related to user interest gathered from data, rather than from accounts users follow.
Cox noted in the memo that the amount of time users have spent on Instagram Reels has doubled year over year and Meta would be investing heavily into A.I.-driven content recommendation. Cox noted user engagement on Reels could quickly bolster the bottom line and said the company intends to put ads on Reels “as quickly as possible.”
But if Reels and other algorithm-based content delivery are to have any success, Meta will need a lot more power, Cox noted. Meta will need to increase the number of graphic processing units (GPUs) in its data centers fivefold by the end of the year if it wants to have the computing power necessary to give users the content they want on their feeds.
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We’ve called an emergency meeting, not because a body’s been found, but because a brand new way to trick and deceive your friends is on the way. Among Us was a sleeper hit that didn’t actually hit mainstream success until years after its initial launch. Thanks to some high-profile streamers picking it up, this simple social deduction game got so big so fast that the developers canceled their work on the sequel to add more support to the base game.
While not a sequel, there will be a new way to experience the tension of knowing one of your crew mates is an imposter with Among Us VR. As the name suggests, this brings the 2D game not just into the third dimension, but virtual reality as well. That is a major shift in perspective and immediately spices up the game’s flow. If you’re curious about what else may be changed and what details there are about how it will all work, we’ve sussed out all the information you need to know about Among Us VR.
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Release date
Among Us VR will release sometime during the 2022 holiday season. That isn’t very specific but would typically mean somewhere in the November or December months.
Platforms
Among Us VR is, and this should be no surprise, a VR-exclusive title. To play it, you will need one of the following headsets: the Meta Quest, Playstation VR, or Steam-compatible VR headset (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or Valve Index). It is possible other VR devices will get it in the future, but, for now, these are your options to get behind the visor of a crewmate or imposter.
Trailer
The trailer opens on a yellow bean crew mate wandering through a hallway before cutting to a first-person perspective. They approach a panel and start the task using new VR motion controls. As it loads, they overhear two other crewmates passing by, turning their head to catch a glimpse of them talking.
The trailer cuts to a meeting where all the crew mates are standing around a table, arguing and flailing their disembodied arms while yellow simply spins his fingers trying to look innocent. The scene cuts with everyone else staring directly at yellow.
The cycle repeats of yellow doing a task, two others going by, and one getting killed, and an increasingly smaller meeting is held with suspicion pointed directly at an oblivious yellow. It finally comes to a head as red approaches and bites the top half of yellow off, leaving him or her as a ghost.
Just like Among Us, Among Us VR won’t have a narrative of its own, but instead will be all about the narratives you and your friends create in each individual match.
Gameplay
Among Us VR will be built on the same core mechanics of the original game but obviously tweaked for VR. As a crew mate, you will still be running around the Skeld, completing tasks, trying not to die, and holding meetings to try and determine who the imposter(s) is.
The shift to first-person and using motion controls will be the largest changes. We see in the trailer that your field of view will be much more limited than it was in the original game where you played from a third-person perspective. However, you can now also more easily glance away from your task just by turning your head. All the tasks we’ve seen involve interacting with panels via motion controls, which will probably feel far more novel to do than it looks on video.
Imposters will still be able to sneak through vents and sabotage tasks to sew discord among the crew mates.
Finally, you will be able to do little hand gestures during meetings to try and point out imposters or throw the suspicion off yourself. It won’t help much if you’ve been caught outright, but it will give more life and personality to the most social part of the game.
Multiplayer
Just like the first game, Among Us VR is exclusively a multiplayer game. It will support anywhere between four and 10 players, with one or more imposters based on your settings.
Pre-order
You can’t quite pre-order Among Us VR right now, likely since it doesn’t have a firm release date, but you do have the option to add the game to your wishlist on either the Meta Quest or Steam store page. Once proper pre-order information comes out, including price and other platforms, we will be sure to update you on those details.
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LAS VEGAS – It might not be a popular choice with the diehards, but Charles Oliveira is gunning for the money fight.
While top contender Islam Makhachev continues to call for a crack at title gold, Oliveira told MMA Junkie on Friday he would prefer to fight Conor McGregor, if given a choice.
“If I must choose, it’d be Conor McGregor, as the guy who is putting the money in my bank account,” Oliveira said, at UFC X. “If I’m going to choose, I’m going to choose Conor McGregor.”
Oliveira isn’t naive. He knows such a booking would draw criticism from people who think McGregor should have to earn the title shot on a merit basis. The money, however, is too good to turn down. Feeling like the best lightweight in the world, Oliveira thinks an official or unofficial champion should be able to make such decisions.
“The story with Conor has always been like that,” Oliveira said. “It was the same thing with Dustin Poirier. He always cuts the line and everyone knows that (happens) when Conor is on. He cuts the line. I think I deserve to choose and I’m choosing Conor because of everything I’ve done to make some money for my family and for everything. If I’m going to choose, I’m choosing Conor.”
As for what matchup the UFC is planning? Oliveira said his guess is as good as anyone’s because he hasn’t heard anything. He did, however, allude to a rumor of a January event in Brazil. If that’s true, he wants on.
“People are talking about it so much,” Oliveira said. “I think they might want it to happen. For me, it’s not specifically. The UFC hasn’t told me anything yet. I want to fight by the end of the year, but if it’s at the end of the year, really, I would prefer to fight in January in Brazil, if that event happens.”
Oliveira, 32, has won 11 straight fights, including three straight title fights. After he knocked out Michael Chandler for the vacant UFC lightweight title in May 2021, Oliveira defended successfully against Dustin Poirier in December. In May 2022, Oliveira vacated the title after he missed weight in a controversial fashion ahead of UFC 274, The title was still up for opponent Justin Gaethje to grab, but Oliveira denied him with a first-round submission.
Due to the questionable circumstances around his loss of championship status, Oliveira was promised by UFC president Dana White an immediate shot at the vacant title.
As for McGregor, he aims for a late 2022 or early 2023 return to action. Since July 2021, McGregor has recovered and rehabbed a leg injury suffered in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier.
Makhachev, meanwhile, is on a 10-fight winning streak. His most recent three victories have come against Thiago Moises, Dan Hooker, and Bobby Green. | https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-news-charles-oliveira-conor-mcgregor-islam-makhachev-line | 2022-07-01T23:36:59Z | https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-news-charles-oliveira-conor-mcgregor-islam-makhachev-line | true | 1 |
Joe Thomson celebrates the opening goal at Dalymount Park. Pic by Sam Barnes/ Sportsfile
Bohemians 2
Derry City 3
Derry City held off a Bohemians fightback to claim a fantastic victory in torrential conditions at Dalymount Park.
Ruaidhri Higgins’ men had to dig deep to claim the three points, as the home side threatened to wipe out a two-goal deficit in the closing stages of another dramatic game between these teams.
The visitors should have had the lead on 35 minutes but were denied by a brilliant double save from Ryan. Caoimhin Porter’s early cross from the right set up the incoming Danny Lafferty, who first time volley was stopped by the Bihs’ goalkeeper who also reacted brilliantly to deny Joe Thomson from scoring the rebound from close range, directing the midfielder’s shot over the bar for a Derry corner.
That sparked Bohs into action and they came close themselves when Devoy found Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe in the Derry area, and his flick set up Promise Omochere, whose low shot was saved by the feet of Maher.
The breakthrough came just three minutes before half time and it was a brilliant finish from Joe Thomson which gave Derry City the lead.
Caoimhin Porter picked out the run of his team mate down the right wing, and Thomson took advantage of Tadhg Ryan’s poor decision to race out of his goal, lifting the ball over the Bohemians goalkeeper and into the net for his third goal of the season.
Bohs drew level on 58 minutes when Twardek’s cross was headed away by Porter, but only to the edge of the area where Ali Coote arrived to volley the ball spectacularly beyond Maher and into the net to make it 1-1.
The home fans were still celebrating the equaliser however when Derry City struck again. Caoimhin Porter made up for his error immediately as he crossed deep to the back post where Matty Smith arrived to volley the ball left-footed into the roof of the net to restore his team’s lead less than 60 seconds after Coote’s goal.
It just got worse for Bohs from there as they then shot themselves in the foot spectacularly to hand Derry City a 3-1 lead. Substitute Jamie McGonigle tricked Jordan Doherty into giving away a free kick on the left wing and when Patching delivered into the area, Dawson Devoy headed the ball past Ryan into his own net to give the visitors a two-goal advantage with 15 minutes remaining.
Devoy went some way to making up for that own goal by reducing the deficit back to one goal with five minutes remaining. The Bohs man picked the ball up unchallenged 25 yards from goal and sent an unstoppable effort past Maher into the corner of the net to set up a frantic finale at Dalymount.
Bohs almost pulled it back level when Omochere’s header from a corner was stopped on the line before Derry somehow survived a goalmouth scramble as they desperately held on to win the game.
Teams
BOHEMIANS: Ryan, Feely, Doherty, Coote, Ogedi-Uzokwe, Devoy, Murphy (Kelly 81’), Levingston (Wilson 71’) , Flores, Twardek (Mullins 65’), Omochere.
DERRY CITY: Maher, Coll, McJannet, S McEleney, Lafferty (Toal 60’), Porter (Kavanagh 60’), Thomson, P McEleney, Patching, Smith (McLaughlin 90’), Akintunde (McGonigle 70’).
REFEREE: P McLaughlin.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant started in a tumultuous time for the department after protests following George Floyd's death and facing high levels of violence. She says the first year was challenging, but rewarding.
“It's been phenomenal. A lot of hard work, we have a lot of work still to do,” Bryant said.
Her hire was historic, becoming the first Black woman to take on the position.
One year into the job, Bryant is smiling about what she has been able to accomplish. A vast difference from her first day in the position — the day after a shooting at the Far East Side Recreation Center where 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley was shot and killed.
“I was enraged and devasted,” Bryant said on her day of the homicide.
On her first day, Bryant said preventing gun violence, especially among youth, was her top priority.
When asked what the most challenging aspect of being chief is, Bryant responded, “The work. Obviously, the challenge is the work, ensuring that we are meeting the needs and expectations of every entire community.”
The city saw a single-year high for homicides in 2021. Homicides are down this year compared to last year. Bryant attributes that to her hard-working officers.
“I think we've been doing a phenomenal job in being able to get the projects done. The proof is in the pudding when you look at our stats, look at our closure rates, crime is decreasing. Obviously, we want to do more, and we are going to do more,” she said.
Her mission was to be more active in the community. She says that will continue to be a work in process.
“I've been grateful for the partnerships, grateful for the officers. They have been phenomenal. The community has been very welcoming. I'm excited for what's to come,” Bryant said.
She says in the next year she's hoping to continue a downward trend in crime.
“Hopefully more significant reduction in crime, more community projects we want to do. We hope to continue this momentum and continue community engagement,” Bryant said.
With the chief celebrating her one-year anniversary, it also means she is officially off probation. Bryant has four more years, with an option for another four years after that. | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/chief-bryant-celebrates-1-year-columbus-division-of-police/530-a54327fa-abce-4ca6-944f-93ef2e6359c9 | 2022-07-01T23:45:23Z | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/chief-bryant-celebrates-1-year-columbus-division-of-police/530-a54327fa-abce-4ca6-944f-93ef2e6359c9 | true | 1 |
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In their first move of NBA Free Agency, the Boston Celtics sign Danilo Gallinari for the tax-payer mid-level exception ($6.5M annually) on a two-year deal with a player option for the second year, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Gallinari is a 6’10” forward who fills the Celtics need of consistent bench scoring that they desperately needed in the final games of the NBA Finals. With his size and the ability to create for himself, the former Hawk averaged 11.7 PTS, 4.7 REBS and 1.7 ASTS on 43/38/90 shooting splits. Although with the answers he brings on offense, there is as many questions about his defense capability. Will he fit on a Celtics defensive-minded scheme? Does the pros outweigh the cons?
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Travelers check in at the Philadelphia International Airport ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend in Philadelphia, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend in Philadelphia, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arriving travelers move toward the baggage claim at the Philadelphia International Airport ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend in Philadelphia, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Travelers move along Interest 95 ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend in Philadelphia, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Travelers wait in a security line at the Philadelphia International Airport ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend in Philadelphia, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A gas price is displayed at a filling station ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend in Philadelphia, Friday, July 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Travelers hustle through a terminal at the Philadelphia International Airport ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend in Philadelphia, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A traveler waits for a shuttle bus to arrive at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Travelers wait to pick up their luggage at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Travelers wait in for a TSA security check at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Traffic builds up outside terminals at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, July 1, 2022. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Airline passengers arrive at Chicago's Midway International Airport on the first day of the July 4th holiday weekend Friday, July 1, 2022, in Chicago. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
A Southwest Airlines passenger jet takes off at Chicago's Midway International Airport on the first day of the July 4th holiday weekend Friday, July 1, 2022, in Chicago. The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
The July Fourth holiday weekend is off to a booming start with airport crowds crushing the numbers seen in 2019, before the pandemic.
Travelers across the United States experienced hundreds of canceled flights and a few thousand delays on Friday, much as they did earlier this week.
Patricia Carreno arrived with friends at Los Angeles International Airport only to learn that their Alaska Airlines flight to Mazatlan, Mexico, had been canceled.
“We’re probably going to drive down to Mexico — to Tijuana, the border — and just fly from there," she said.
The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 2.4 million travelers at airport checkpoints on Thursday, 17% more than on the same Friday before July Fourth in 2019. U.S. air travel is likely to set a pandemic-era record at least once over the weekend.
Traffic on the highway could be heavy too.
AAA predicts that nearly 48 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home over the weekend, slightly fewer than in 2019. AAA says car travel will set a record even with the national average price for gasoline hovering near $5.
Leisure travel has bounced back this year, and that means particularly big crowds over three-day holiday weekends.
With many flights sold out over the July Fourth weekend, airlines will struggle to find seats for passengers like Carreno whose flights are canceled. Airlines told customers to check their flight’s status before going to the airport.
If you’re already at the airport when your flight is canceled, “it’s time to flex your multitasking skills,” said Sebastian Modak, editor-at-large of travel guide publisher Lonely Planet.
Modak advised heading straight to the airline’s help desk, checking its app on your phone, and calling the airline’s customer-service line — an international number might be answered sooner than a U.S. one for airlines that have both. He said driving or taking the bus or train will be a better option for shorter trips.
“There’s no getting around the fact that this is going to be a summer of travel delays, cancelations, and frustrations,” he said.
By early evening Friday on the East Coast, airlines had canceled about 500 U.S. flights and another 5,100 were delayed, according to FlightAware. Scattered thunderstorms in the New York City area made it likely the numbers would climb. From June 22 through Wednesday at least 600 flights were canceled, and between 4,000 and 7,000 were delayed per day, the tracking service said.
Airline executives blame the recent surge of canceled flights on the Federal Aviation Administration, which runs the nation’s air traffic control system, but Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg disputes that claim.
Passengers are caught in the middle.
Mari Ismail, who flew to Atlanta on Friday, said it took a long time to check in and get through security before her flight from Baltimore.
“I got to my gate right as they started boarding, so it was a very lengthy process,” she said.
Jordane Jeffrey said she booked a return trip from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for Monday, the holiday.
“I’m hoping there are no delays because I work that night,” she said.
Airlines sometimes overbook flights with the expectation that some passengers won't show up. When there are more passengers than seats, airlines will offer cash or travel vouchers to people willing to take the next flight.
Earlier this week, a columnist for Inc. magazine wrote that Delta flight attendants offered $10,000 cash to people who would leave a plane waiting to take off from Grand Rapids, Mich.
Delta spokesman Anthony Black would neither confirm nor deny the journalist's account, but he noted that the airline raised the compensation agents can offer in such cases to $9,950 in 2017. That move followed a public-relations nightmare at United Airlines, when airport officers bloodied and dragged a 69-year-old doctor off a sold-out plane — a case that resulted in a lawsuit, confidential settlement, and jokes on late-night TV about United customer service.
Even with vacationers crowding into airports and on planes, the total number of people flying has not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels because of a decline in business and international travel. TSA screened 11% fewer people in June than it did in the same month of 2019.
Thursday marked only the 11th time since the pandemic started that TSA checked more people than it did on the same day in 2019, and just the second time since February.
Airlines could almost surely be carrying more passengers if they had enough staffing. Many U.S. airlines have trimmed their summer schedules after bad weather, air-traffic delays and a lack of enough employees caused widespread cancellations over the Memorial Day weekend.
Airlines paid thousands of workers to quit during the early days of the pandemic, when air travel plummeted and airline revenue dried up. They have been hiring recently, but it takes time to train pilots, who are in particularly short supply.
Now airlines competing for key employees are offering double-digit raises to pilots, who find themselves with leverage in negotiations over new contracts.
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of a diverse line of electric powered vehicles serving the cargo and delivery, shuttle, transit, and school sectors plans to host a webcast for all shareholders and interested parties at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET on Friday, July 8th, 2022 to provide a business update and discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2022. A replay of the call will be available on the number below shortly after the call.
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Amid the rising numbers of monkeypox cases in the United States, one actor who splits his time between West Hollywood and New York has come forward with his own bout against the illness.
Matt Ford, 30, went public with his story, lesions and all, in a BuzzFeed post on Wednesday called “I Have Monkeypox — Here’s What It’s Like And What You Should Know.”
In short, “This … sucks and you don’t want it,” he wrote.
Ford found out on June 17 that he was exposed to monkeypox. He went to the doctor on June 20 to be tested, and three days later, his positive test was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
“Meanwhile, my symptoms intensified,” Ford explained.
His lesions grew in number and intensity, so much so that he “couldn’t sleep some nights,” and he also experienced “intense flu-like symptoms: a fever, full-body chills, night sweats, a cough, a sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes” for about a week.
Ford described a dull, constant pain “with fun little spikes of sharp pain if I moved the wrong way.”
“All that seemed to help were frequent baths and ointments — until I went back to the doctor and was prescribed narcotic painkillers,” he added. “Even those were only so-so at managing the pain.”
Though the experience was unpleasant, Ford still counts himself as lucky.
“Some people I know who’ve had it reported mild cases, but the exposure web I’m linked to has had some severe symptoms,” he wrote on Twitter.
Currently there are more than 300 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Ford is speaking out to educate others, especially as some of the communal transmission in Los Angeles has been between gay and bisexual men.
“From the data, this does seem to primarily affect queer men at present. It is by no means a gay disease, it can spread to anyone,” Ford told KTLA. “But at the moment, we’re being primarily affected, so I do worry that will lend itself to some stigma, as we’ve seen in other epidemics. HIV comes to mind, having affected queer men. That’s why I’m being vocal, to try to fight that stigma and reinforce to everyone that there’s no shame in getting this.”
He also thinks public health officials should do more to expedite testing and encourage vaccines.
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Windows 11 Build 25415 rolls out to Dev Channel just in time for 4th of July weekend
By Sean Endicott published
The last Windows 11 build before the 4th of July holiday weekend includes just a few fixes.
What you need to know
- Microsoft just released Windows 11 Build 25151 to Insiders in the Dev Channel.
- The update includes a few fixes and does not have any notable new features.
- One of the fixes addresses an issue that prevents some PCs from shutting down via the Start menu.
As Microsoft's Insider team got ready for the 4th of July holiday weekend, it rolled out one last build for the week. Insiders in the Dev Channel can now download Windows 11 Build 25145. The update only includes a small set of fixes, according to its changelog.
Here's what's new and fixed:
File Explorer
- Fixed a scaling issue which could result in the tabs being unexpectedly large.
- Right clicking a tab and then clicking somewhere else in File Explorer should dismiss the context menu more reliably now.
Other
- We believe an underlying fix in Build 25145 addressed the recent issue where shutting down via the Start menu wasn’t working for some Insiders (unexpectedly rebooting instead), and as such are removing this from the known issues list. If you are continuing to encounter this issue with the latest updates, please report it in the Feedback Hub.
- Fixed a high hitting Windows Security app crash.
- Updated the Exclusions page in the Windows Security app so that file paths now make better use of the available space rather than truncating when space is still available.
- Fixed an underlying issue which was causing a crash when trying to delete ports in
printui /s
. - Fixed an issue causing printing to not work from UWP apps for some Insiders in the last 2 flights.
Microsoft also rolled out Build 25151 to Dev Channel Insiders this week, but that update also lacked any new features. It did, however, include more general improvements than today's build.
Windows 11 Build 22621.169 also shipped to Insiders this week, though it's for people in the Release Preview Channel. It was also a minor update.
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Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media.
The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts.
The game uses the same rules as Scrabble, where only real words are allowed both in guesses and the result.
If you get a letter in the right spot and form the correct word, the square turns green.
But if the guessed letter is in the word but not in the right spot, the square turns yellow.
Letters that are wrong turn grey to help the process of elimination for the six tries.
Wordle tips and best starting words to keep your streak
Hint for today’s Wordle Saturday, July 2
If you’re still trying to save your streak, then don’t scroll down yet, maybe some hints will send you on your way.
Today’s word starts with the letter E and ends with the letter T.
It has one vowel.
The word refers to a bird with mainly white plumage.
Answer for today's Wordle Saturday, July 2
If you have given up on today’s game, then we can save you the misery. But those still trying to crack the 5-letter code, look away now.
The Wordle for July 2 is EGRET.
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The game was created by software engineer, Josh Wardle, who sold the popular word game to the New York Times after it became a worldwide sensation.
In a statement on Twitter he wrote: “Since launching Wordle, I have been in awe of the response of everyone that has played.
“The game has gotten bigger than I ever imagined (which I suppose isn’t that much of a feat given I made the game for an audience of one).
“It has been incredible to watch the game bring so much joy to so many and I feel so grateful for the personal stories some of you have shared with me – from Wordle uniting distant family members, to provoking friendly rivalries, to supporting medical recoveries.
“On the flip side, I’d be lying if I said this hasn’t been overwhelming."
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Scottish Government
Further help for Ukraine
£65 million of funding for military aid.
Funding of £65 million has been provided by the Scottish Government as part of UK’s military aid for Ukraine.
It will make up part of the £1 billion being provided for state of the art equipment including sophisticated air defence systems and thousands of pieces of vital kit for Ukrainian soldiers.
This follows £4 million in financial aid provided by the Scottish Government for humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, and a further £3 million worth of medical supplies.
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes said:
“Scotland has been clear from the start that we condemn Russia’s unprovoked, illegal invasion of Ukraine. Scotland stands for democracy, human rights and the rule of law at home and abroad.
“We have become a place of refuge and sanctuary for displaced people from Ukraine, and have done all we can to get help those fleeing the country to escape the violence.
“This further funding is to assist Ukrainian armed forces to fight Russian aggression and the unspeakable brutality being perpetrated.
“We have agreed to providing funding on this occasion given the clear need to maximise the international effort to support Ukraine. However, we are clear that this must not be seen as any kind of precedent which leads to devolved budgets being used to help pay for clearly reserved policy areas.”
Background
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury asked devolved authorities to either offer up a contribution or to take a reduction in the consequentials provided as part of the block grant from the UK Government.
The Scottish Government funding was provided by the £65 million additional capital reserve carry forward, generated in last year’s budget.
Financial aid of £4 million has already been provided to help provide basic humanitarian assistance in health, water and sanitation, and shelter for those fleeing Ukraine.
Of this amount:
- £1 million was allocated to the British Red Cross and SCIAF, members of the standing Humanitarian Emergency Panel
- £2 million was given via the DEC appeal launched in Scotland
- £1 million went to UNICEF for life-saving services and family support
In addition, five consignments of medical supplies have so far been sent by the Scottish Government to Poland for onward transport to Ukraine, totalling 156 pallets worth almost £3 million.
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NFL Player Jaylon Ferguson Died from Cocaine and Fentanyl Combination, Medical Examiner Determines
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died last month from the effects of cocaine and fentanyl, a representative of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore confirms to PEOPLE.
According to the examiner's office, Ferguson died of "the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine," and his death has been ruled accidental.
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Ferguson was 26 years old. He was found unresponsive inside of a Baltimore residence on June 21.
In a statement, the Baltimore Police Department said they responded to a call about a "questionable death" at a residence shortly after 11 p.m. on June 21. Once there, they found paramedics working on Ferguson, who "never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead on the scene."
"No signs of trauma was found or foul play suspected at this time but investigators are not ruling out the possibility of an overdose," police told PEOPLE at the time.
Ferguson had played three seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. The team released a statement mourning his death on June 21. "We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson," the Ravens said.
"He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and an infectious personality," they continued. "We express our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon's family and friends as we mourn a life lost much too soon."
Ferguson was a father of three, according to ESPN.
The Baltimore linebacker's overdose is the second drug-related death in the NFL this year. Pittsburgh Steelers player Dwayne Haskins died in April after he was struck by a truck on a Florida highway. Medical examiners later determined Haskins had alcohol and ketamine in his system at the time of his death. | https://people.com/sports/nfl-player-jaylon-ferguson-cause-of-death-ruled-accidental/ | 2022-07-02T00:05:40Z | https://people.com/sports/nfl-player-jaylon-ferguson-cause-of-death-ruled-accidental/ | true | 2 |
Kim Kardashian Models Sexy New SKIMS Swimwear Drop
New SKIMS swimsuits are on the way!
Kim Kardashian touted the latest restock of her line on Friday with a mirror selfie on Instagram.
"SOON," Kardashian captioned the shot, which showed the mogul modeling a chrome-colored triangle bikini and matching wrap-around shades.
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The metallic dipped top ($48), sold with a variety of matching bottoms ($48-$78), are listed as "COMING SOON" on the SKIMS website.
The Kardashians star announced in a separate post that the suits would be available July 6 at 12 p.m. ET.
Last week, Kardashian, 41, revealed that she's widening the bikini are of her SKIMS bodysuits after her sister Khloé Kardashian raised the issue in a recent episode of their family's flagship Hulu reality series.
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"Khloé, you would be so proud. I'm in a full SKIMS shapewear meeting and guys were making the vagina part in the bodysuit thicker, wider," Kim said in a video on her Instagram Story.
Kim's alteration to the design came after Khloé explained that she had an issue with her SKIMS bodysuit, adding: "And it's amazing, but it's a sliver... The vagina needs just a little more fabric, just a little wider."
Kim's shapewear brand SKIMS, which she launched in 2019, doubled its valuation to $3.2 billion earlier this year. | https://people.com/style/kim-kardashian-models-sexy-new-skims-swimwear-drop/ | 2022-07-02T00:06:25Z | https://people.com/style/kim-kardashian-models-sexy-new-skims-swimwear-drop/ | true | 3 |
Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green's Relationship Timeline
Despite their high-profile careers, Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green's first date was as normal as they come.
After being set up by their mutual business manager, the two first connected over coffee. Sparks flew, but as the Beverly Hills 90210 actor later revealed, the two were on different pages. Green was not looking for a relationship in the wake of his split with his wife of nearly 10 years, Megan Fox, while Burgess, on the other hand, was looking for something stable.
However, as Green later told PEOPLE, their chemistry was undeniable. "We met at a coffee shop, then had a few dates and then we were locked in a house together," he explained.
Quarantining together during the pandemic helped them establish strong ties. "You don't have places to go and other distractions. It helps focus the situation a little more, which I think was really helpful," Green said during an interview with KTLA in January 2021.
After making their romance Instagram official, the couple competed together in season 30 of Dancing with the Stars. Soon after their elimination in week 4, they discovered they were pregnant with their first baby. On June 28, 2022, Burgess gave birth to a son named Zane Walker Green.
From their quarantine beginnings to their growing blended family, here's a complete look at Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green's relationship timeline.
October 2020: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green meet at a coffee shop
After being set up by their mutual business manager, Green and Burgess met for a first date at a coffee shop.
Green later revealed to Entertainment Tonight that he and Burgess had different relationship goals. He explained that while he "wasn't really looking for a relationship" when the first met, "Sharna was, but was totally content being on her own and doing everything for herself, so I think we really filled a void for each other that we didn't see coming."
The actor also told PEOPLE that their instant connection was undeniable. "On our first date, we just completely lost track of time and the same thing happened the next time. It became something noticeably different from anything I'd ever experienced before," he said.
December 7, 2020: Sharna Burgess says she's "not on the market anymore"
Burgess was the first one to leak the news about her new love interest, but wasn't ready to name Green quite yet.
In an interview with Us Weekly, she said, "I actually am not on the market anymore. But it's very new and very, you know, it's dating, essentially. No one's calling us a relationship yet."
December 28, 2020: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green take a holiday trip together
Green and Burgess sparked dating rumors for the first time when they were spotted boarding a flight together at the Los Angeles International Airport.
Shortly after, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Green had "been seeing Sharna for a few weeks."
"They are casually dating and having a good time. They are currently vacationing together," the insider added. "Brian was happy to leave L.A. for a few days."
A month prior to the trip, the actor had filed a petition for divorce from Fox the day before Thanksgiving.
January 2021: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green post matching vacation photos
Green and Burgess added more fuel to the romance speculation by posting similar tropical photos during their getaway.
Burgess captioned hers, "Best vacation in a lifetime."
Meanwhile, the rumored couple was spotted kissing on a beach in Kona, Hawaii.
January 2021: Brian Austin Green says he hasn't labeled his relationship with Sharna Burgess
Green addressed his relationship status with Burgess upon returning from their trip during an interview with Access Daily. "It's early on so we don't have any labels for anything, obviously," he explained.
He went on to praise Burgess, calling the Dancing with the Stars pro an "amazing woman."
"She's super responsible, she's super sweet and caring, passionate, fun to be around. I feel blessed right now," he said.
January 11, 2021: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green make it Instagram official
Burgess and Green put an end to the speculation about their relationship by making it Instagram official. Burgess posted a photo of the two kissing on Jan. 11, 2021 with the caption, "𝘏 𝘐 𝘔 💋"
The post followed an earlier comment from Burgess, who responded to curious fans asking about her relationship status by telling them to "let it go."
February 14, 2021: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green celebrate Valentine's Day with a joint Instagram Live
The new couple celebrated their first Valentine's Day together with an Instagram Live. In the 12-minute video, the two opened up about their relationship and the impact it's had on their lives.
"What a great way to start 2021 — to find an amazing person and go into it with a positive feeling and outlook and really a sense of, 'This could be the year that starts something. This could be the start of something amazing,' " Green said.
Burgess revealed that Green took her "by complete surprise" and said she's "never known a man like him."
March 31, 2021: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green make their public debut
Burgess and Green stepped out for the first time together in support of a good cause at Cassie Scerbo's birthday party, benefiting Boo2Bullying.
"He is so passionate about doing good in the world and leaving his mark ... and that is really one of the ways we connected so much," Burgess told Entertainment Tonight at the event.
June 15, 2021: Brian Austin Green reveals he and Sharna Burgess have the same "moral compass"
Green opened up about what makes Burgess so special, telling PEOPLE that their connection involved "a whole bunch more" than physical attraction. "We really have the same moral compass," he said.
The two were quick to jump into supporting a joint cause, lending their star power to the #Search4Smiles campaign to benefit the nonprofit Smile Train, which provides free cleft palate surgeries to those in need.
"I'm very passionate about it and I'm excited to do this with Brian as well because one of the things we connected on is helping others, so it's so beautifully aligned that they came to us. We feel like we can really make a difference," Burgess said.
June 21, 2021: Sharna Burgess shares a sweet photo of Brian Austin Green on Father's Day
Burgess showed her support for Green's family on Father's Day after snapping a rare photo of him with all of his children, including sons Journey, Bodhi and Noah, with ex-wife Fox, and Kassius, with former fiancée, Vanessa Marcil.
Green shared the photo on his Instagram, and gave Burgess a shoutout in the caption. "Thank you baby for taking such an amazing pic for me :))," he wrote.
Burgess commented, "Happy Father's day baby. You're amazing xx."
July 7, 2021: Sharna Burgess heads to Walt Disney World with Brian Austin Green and his sons
Burgess proved just how seamlessly she fits into Green's family life when the two shared photos and videos of a vacation with Green's three younger boys to Walt Disney World.
"Walking with the fam," Green said in the clip. "This is amazing."
Burgess also shared videos on her Instagram Stories of the group walking around the park.
September 20, 2021: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green compete on Dancing with the Stars
While some Dancing with the Stars couples have found love on the show, Burgess and Green became the first couple to enter the season already in love.
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"I'm doing Dancing with the Stars because of my girlfriend Sharna," Green said. Burgess, a seasoned DWTS pro, added, "I am unbelievably excited to share with him something I love so deeply."
Their first dance, a foxtrot, scored 24 out of 40. They finished their routine with a kiss.
September 28, 2021: Brian Austin Green calls Sharna Burgess "the whole package"
While Green and Burgess did perform a Snow White–inspired number for "Disney Heroes" night on DWTS, the two were quick to point out that their fairy-tale romance isn't fiction.
"It's storybook," Green told Entertainment Tonight. He went on to praise Burgess, saying, "She's just the whole package, and she's somebody that I can talk to and trust. I trust her input on things, which is hard to find."
Burgess was quick to praise Green too. "I never knew it could feel like this," she said.
A few days later, Burgess defended her relationship with Green on Instagram.
"For those that say we kiss too much, here's a full [peach emoji] grab instead," she wrote. "But for real though, we kissed once in the first show that's it. This isn't a showmance, this is real life love and it's a part of our journey."
"Every step. Every struggle. Every success. And anyone that thinks it's an advantage I can assure you, it's not," she continued. "ITS [sic] SUPER HARD! We both wanted to push harder this week because we really want those scores to keep us in the competition, but in the process, we had a few moments of feeling hyper sensitive toward each other and struggled to find a happy positive work flow."
October 13, 2021: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green are eliminated from Dancing with the Stars
Despite their hard work, Burgess and Green were eliminated during week 4 of their Dancing with the Stars season.
The couple placed last during a week that featured back-to-back performances honoring Disney heroes and villains. Their performances celebrating Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pirates of the Caribbean earned them a 52 out of 80.
October 17, 2021: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green celebrate the first anniversary of their meeting
Burgess and Green proved their love was going strong one year after first connecting. In honor of their anniversary, Green posted a tribute to Burgess on his Instagram which featured the couple kissing at the Original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Los Angeles.
He captioned the photo, "1 year of accepting me in a way I've never been loved before #damnimlucky." In the comments, Burgess added, "I love you baby. So many more years to come."
During their DWTS run, the couple drew inspiration from their visit to the Van Gogh exhibit for their week 2 performance to "Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur.
At the time, Burgess had said, "It's been an incredible 11 months of showing a person truly who I am. Complete vulnerability with each other, and that's new for me."
October 29, 2021: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green learn they're expecting their first child together
Though they didn't announce the news to fans until much later, Burgess and Green discovered they were expecting their first baby in October 2021.
"On the 29th of October [2021] at 9:06 p.m… my whole world changed," Burgess later wrote over a clip that showed her crying and holding a positive pregnancy test. "It wasn't planned but the timing couldn't have been more perfect."
February 4, 2022: Sharna Burgess and Brain Austin Green reveal their pregnancy
Green and Burgess announced they were expecting their first baby, adding to their blended family that already included four boys from Green's previous partners.
The couple was photographed in Hawaii with Burgess proudly showing off her baby bump.
February 17, 2022: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green announce they're expecting a boy
Just two weeks after announcing they were expecting, Green and Burgess revealed they were adding another boy to their brood, with a due date near the Fourth of July.
"We want to thank everyone for the amazingly kind well wishes ❤️ we are really excited to be welcoming a baby boy on or around the 4th of July :))" Green wrote.
Burgess also shared the news on her account, with a picture of Green and his three younger boys touching her bump.
March 13, 2022: Sharna Burgess shares highlights from her pregnancy on Instagram
Burgess shared highlights of her pregnancy so far on Instagram and treated fans to a sweet montage that showed her and Green telling their family the news for the first time.
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The reel showed Green and Burgess' dad shaking hands, an act that became all the more poignant to Burgess in light of her father's death in January 2022. "It's the handshake between Bri and my dad that gets me every time. Can a heart be broken and full at the same time about the same moment?" she wrote.
April 13, 2022: Brian Austin Green praises Sharna Burgess for helping him through a health scare
Green shared on Instagram that he had been ill for more than six weeks with an ulcerative colitis flare-up, praising Burgess for nursing him through it — and looking after his children — while being almost seven months pregnant.
"Taking care of me, not complaining, being amazing. I am super thankful to have someone like her in my life," he said.
May 2022: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green pose for a maternity shoot ahead of their son's birth
Burgess celebrated 35 weeks of her pregnancy in fashion with a steamy maternity shoot featuring Green, which she shared with her followers on Instagram.
"L 🖤 V E . In all ways, on all days, always. There will never be a day im not obsessed with this photo, the man in it and the life growing inside me," she captioned the post before shouting out her photographer, Mona Marandy.
In another post, Burgess shared a stunning photo of herself in a satin gown as she balanced on one foot. The mom-to-be shared how excited she was to become a mother for the first time in the caption.
"35 weeks 🤍," she wrote. "I can't wait to meet you and kiss your little face. I can't wait to feel your tiny hand wrap around my finger. I can't wait to see your daddy hold you for the first time. I can't wait to feel my heart crack open and know I'll never be the same."
June 2022: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green celebrate their pregnancy with a shower
Burgess and Green celebrated their baby boy on the way with all of their closest friends and family at The Vallavanda Manor in Santa Rosa Valley, California in June 2022.
During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Green gave an update on how his children were awaiting the new arrival.
"They check on Sharna every day and they rub her belly and talk to the baby. They're counting down the days!" he said. "[The baby] is definitely coming into a super warm household and family and he'll be surrounded by a lot of love. It's exciting."
Green also told PEOPLE what he's most excited for Burgess to experience as a first time parent.
"Just watching Sharna with the kids now and knowing her the way that I do, she is going to be an amazing mother," he said. "She's unbelievable with my kids now. So I can't wait for that experience."
June 28, 2022: Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green welcome their first child together
Burgess and Green grew their blended family by one with the birth of their first child together on June 28, 2022. The Beverly Hills, 90210 actor announced via Instagram that Burgess had given birth to their son, Zane Walker Green.
"Zane Walker Green born 6/28 at 12:12 ❤️❤️," he captioned a black-and-white photo of the newborn holding his finger.
Burgess posted the same snap with the caption, "My heart is now forever outside of my body." | https://people.com/tv/sharna-burgess-brian-austin-green-relationship-timeline/ | 2022-07-02T00:07:50Z | https://people.com/tv/sharna-burgess-brian-austin-green-relationship-timeline/ | true | 1 |
White Sox Farm Report: Weekend Recap, June 25-26, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – A new center for those struggling with substance abuse disorder in Onslow County is open and operational.
Philippians Place is a nonprofit helping people facing homelessness. The organization has seen a need for a long-term transitional facility to assist those seeking recovery. Through that is Refuge Recovery Center, which hopes to assist people over the span of three to six months with a 12-step program down the long road to overcome addiction.
The executive director of Philippians Place, Lenize Patton, said that currently there aren’t any long-term centers in Onslow County, which causes a lot of complications.
“We have to send them 50 miles, 100 miles, 200 miles away from us to get services,” said Patton. “How are we getting in there? Who are we connecting with to make that happen?”
The director of operations for the center, Todd Rodgers, who is in recovery, said there’s a need in the community so other people can be given a second chance as well.
“What we know from our local detox facility is that on average, 145 people will be treated on a monthly basis,” said Rodgers. “And of those 145 people that are treated, between 25% and 30% of them are specifically looking for long term care after they receive say detox service.”
He adds many facilities don’t accept people who have co-occurring mental disorders. A peer support specialist on the committee, Jamie Lawton, said they don’t plan to turn anyone away.
“I am a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder as well as mental health disorders, and I get to use my lived experience in recovery to help others that are struggling finding their way into recovery,” said Lawton.
Right now, they’ve been meeting to discuss their next steps.
“We have presented to the community what our goals are over the next three years, which includes development of the campus that will provide services for 50 males and then eventually we will build a female campus,” said Rodgers.
In order to make this goal a reality, the Refuge Recovery Center is asking for assistance from the community.
To learn more about their mission, representatives from the center will be speaking at the Jacksonville City Council meeting on July 19. You can also learn more at the organization’s website. | https://www.wnct.com/local-news/jacksonville/refuge-recovery-center-hopes-to-assist-those-struggling-with-addiction/ | 2022-07-02T00:10:13Z | https://www.wnct.com/local-news/jacksonville/refuge-recovery-center-hopes-to-assist-those-struggling-with-addiction/ | false | 1 |
Zack Whittaker writes:
I consider myself a fairly privacy-conscious person, going out of my way to evade online tracking and, for the most part, avoiding spam mail. But when I found myself staring at my home address on the website of a company I had never heard of, I knew somewhere I had gone wrong.
A few days before our rent was due at the end of April, my partner received an email from the owner of our apartment building about a new way we could pay rent while collecting reward points, like a loyalty program. It was a good offer at a time when rents are at record highs, so she clicked and it loaded the website of rental rewards company Bilt Rewards and prominently displayed her full name and our apartment number.
Already this was fairly alarming.
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Kanye West confuses fans with face mask at BET Awards 2022
The masked man strikes again.
Kanye West made a surprise appearance at Sunday’s 2022 BET Awards, presenting Sean “Diddy” Combs with a Lifetime Achievement Award while wearing one of his signature face-obscuring masks .
Unlike some of the coverings he’s worn in the past, however, this one — which Ye topped with a pair of black sunglasses for an even more incognito look — lacked any sort of ventilation, and viewers at home sensed the rap superstar was struggling to get through his speech in the style.
“Kanye West bout to pass out in that hot ass mask and outfit on stage. He breathing heavy af,” one tweeted , while another joked , “Kanye west up there breathing like Darth Vador [sic] with this mask on.”
“Kanye West can’t even breathe under all of this bulls–t,” another remarked , while a fourth quipped , “The wardrobe people forgot to cut holes in Kanye West mask so that he could breathe…He almost passed out trying to be different.”
The 45-year-old Grammy winner covered up not just his face, but also his entire body, pairing his eccentric mask with a Hood by Air leather bomber jacket ($1,800), waterskiing gloves ($39) and Balenciaga Steroid Boots ($1,590).
West has worn masks on and off during his performances for the past decade, including a series of sparkling Maison Margiela styles during his 2013-2014 Yeezus tour.
More recently, he’s started wearing face coverings while offstage as well, sitting front row at a 2021 Balenciaga show in a cat-printed mask by the fashion house and stepping out in various religious-themed versions around Los Angeles and New York City. He’s even sported prosthetic faces on occasion.
Former Trump associate Michael Cohen previously told Page Six the “Heartless” musician was wearing the increasingly bizarre masks to try to get some privacy after being mobbed by fans. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2649172932831/kanye-west-confuses-fans-with-face-mask-at-bet-awards-2022 | 2022-07-02T00:18:17Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2649172932831/kanye-west-confuses-fans-with-face-mask-at-bet-awards-2022 | false | 2 |
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — Buying property is a big investment, but some people are investing in virtual properties.
Justin Reed says he paid $18,000 for the Khorum Coast, a piece of virtual land in the Entropia Universe, an online virtual reality game.
“I know it sounds like a lot, and it’s a crazy thing to tell someone that, you know, I’m a virtual landowner, and I put my life savings into it. But I believe in Entropia,” said Reed, whose avatar name is David Joker.
That’s because Reed has been playing the game for nearly 20 years. Along the way, he cashed out $5,000 from the game to help pay for college.
Now, he hopes to make a return on this virtual land investment in four years.
“I get a revenue based on everything that a player finds out there. If they go out on doing their mining, I get a 3% tax revenue on that. And that’s how I get my income,” he explained.
He said he pays $60 per year to keep animals stocked on his land but no land taxes.
“It’s not like if I bought a business or a property down the road, and all of a sudden the taxes and the property value goes up, and I can’t afford it,” Reed said. “I will always own Khorum Coast, and all it’ll ever cost me is $60 a month for my creatures.”
Entropia calls itself the world’s longest-running metaverse. It launched in 2003.
“If you like the risk, and you’re willing to gamble, which is basically what’s happening in this digital world, you know, it’s a good place for gambling,” said Paul Toprac, Game Development and Design Program associate director at the University of Texas at Austin.
Toprac said these types of worlds are getting bigger with more companies buying in.
That could mean more non-gamers start playing on all platforms, like Entropia. Or it could mean more folks gravitate to the recognizable names, like Meta, formerly Facebook.
“Well, Meta is going to come out with their thing, and Apple’s going to come up with their thing and Microsoft. And now, these same users are going to all migrate to these other platforms, in which case, you’ll have very few people on playing in this space,” Toprac explained.
He said eventually, we will likely see virtual reality and reality mesh even more. But he advises starting small when investing in the metaverse.
Reed made around $1,200 since investing at the end of March.
“How many times do you start a business, and you make money almost immediately on your first month?” he said.
He admits it was nerve-wracking at first but he still thinks he made the right choice.
“I would say anything can be a bad investment. I could have went out and started a bakery with my money, and no one could have bought my bakery rolls,” he said. “With this, I just feel that I have more control.”
Reed eventually hopes money from the metaverse will allow him to retire from his retail job.
“I mean, as long as this game doesn’t eventually go under and go kaput, I will always, always have my land, and I will never be unemployed the rest of my life,” he said.
Toprac reminds people they still have to claim earnings from the virtual world to the IRS. That means once you cash in your virtual money for real money, you get taxed. | https://www.fox21news.com/news/national/texas-man-puts-life-savings-into-buying-virtual-property/ | 2022-07-02T00:19:06Z | https://www.fox21news.com/news/national/texas-man-puts-life-savings-into-buying-virtual-property/ | false | 20 |
DETROIT – Prosecutors signaled Friday that they would pursue the same charges against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and eight others in the Flint water crisis, just a few days after the state Supreme Court said indictments must be dismissed.
The attorney general's office responded by asking two Flint-area judges to simply turn the indictments into common criminal complaints and let the charges proceed.
That step, outlined in court filings in Genesee County, likely will face vigorous opposition by defense lawyers.
“The motion filed by the solicitor general is nothing short of ridiculous,” said Chip Chamberlain, attorney for former state health director Nick Lyon.
“The Michigan Supreme Court made itself clear: Mr. Lyon's case is to be dismissed — period," Chamberlain said.
Nine people were indicted in 2021, including Snyder, who faced two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty.
In 2014, Flint managers appointed by Snyder took the city out of a regional water system and began using the Flint River to save money while a new pipeline to Lake Huron was being built. But the river water wasn't treated to reduce its corrosive qualities. Lead broke off from old pipes and contaminated the city's system for more than a year.
Lyon’s lawyers led the challenge that resulted in a unanimous Supreme Court ruling Tuesday that a judge sitting as a one-person grand jury had no power under Michigan law to return indictments.
The attorney general's office hasn't explained why it chose that unusual route rather than a criminal complaint, although a grand jury can hear evidence in secret.
Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud insists the Supreme Court's opinion was only about procedure. She said anyone facing felonies would now be entitled to hearings to challenge evidence.
“The Supreme Court did not question the merit of our cases, nor evaluate the evidence in these proceedings. ... These motions confirm our commitment to keep fighting for the people of Flint," Hammoud said in a written statement.
There was no immediate comment from Snyder’s lawyers.
Lyon and former state medical executive Eden Wells were charged with involuntary manslaughter under a theory that they failed to timely notify the public about a Legionnaires' disease outbreak tied to the Flint River.
Prosecutors still face other hurdles, including the statute of limitations on some charges and the seizure of millions of pages of Snyder administration documents that were confidential.
Snyder, a Republican, left office in 2019.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The major league batting average was .242 in June, down from .245 in May, and home runs are down 9% from last season at this point, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
The season batting average began Friday at .242.
Batting average was an especially low .231 through April. Last year, it rose steadily from .232 through April and .239 through June to finish the season at .244. the lowest since 1972.
Runs per team per game have averaged 4.34, down from 4.44 per game through June 30 last year.
Home runs averaged 1.07 per team per game, down from 1.18 at this point last season. Long balls in June averaged 1.19, down from 1.28 in June 2022.
Strikeouts have dropped to 8.33 per team each game through June from 8.89 at a similar point last season, and walks declined from 3.32 to 3.12.
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Record travel is expected this holiday weekend
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - AAA predicts there to be a record number of people hitting the roads this July 4th weekend.
2.7 million people in New England will travel 50 miles or more, which is up 3.4% compared to last year.
Gas prices are at record highs, but people feeling pent up the past couple of years due to the pandemic are now ready to travel despite the expense.
“I’ll probably go home to my parents in Southington. This is my friend, and she will come with me, and we will just spend some time with family,” said Aman Samara of New Haven.
Still, travel won’t be easy. Traffic volume on the roads is expected to be high and if you are traveling by air, many airlines have already cancelled many flights due to staffing shortages.
“I went to Montreal for work for a couple of days and I got to the airport, delay, delay, cancelled, it was very difficult,” said Samara
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Zach LaVine is staying in Chicago. Same goes for Jusuf Nurkic in Portland.
Day 2 of NBA free agency on Friday brought another max deal — this time, going to LaVine, who secured the richest contract in Bulls history when he agreed to a $215 million, five-year contract.
LaVine technically was a free agent, for about 18 hours. Klutch Sports, which represents LaVine, made the announcement of the max agreement, with the Bulls able to offer the Olympic gold medalist and two-time All-Star $56 million more than any other club could this summer.
Nurkic got by far the biggest payday of his career, agreeing to a four-year, $70 million contract with Portland. The center just completed his eighth NBA season, the last six of those coming with the Trail Blazers, for whom he averaged 15 points and 11.1 rebounds this past season.
Mitchell Robinson is another big man not moving elsewhere, agreeing Friday to a $60 million, four-year contract to remain with the New York Knicks.
There are some players who will be changing addresses. Danilo Gallinari, according to a person familiar with his decision, intends to sign a two-year deal with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics — once his waiving by the San Antonio Spurs is completed. Gallinari was sent to San Antonio this week in a trade that brought All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to Atlanta.
Also on the move: Bruce Brown Jr., a guard who has decided to leave Brooklyn and sign with Denver on a two-year deal worth just over $13 million. Brown averaged a career-best 9 points per game this past season for the Nets.
Another deal that was put into motion earlier in the week was completed, when five-time All-Star John Wall — bought out by the Houston Rockets — announced he had agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall was under contract for $47.4 million this season, got bought out by Houston for about $41 million, and will get the $6.4 million difference from the Clippers. Wall hasn’t played in the NBA since April 2021, and has appeared in 82 games, including playoffs, over the last 4 1/2 seasons.
The champion Golden State Warriors brought back one of their key free agents, retaining Kevon Looney — who appeared in all 104 of the team’s games this past season — on a three-year deal that could be worth about $26 million if the final year becomes fully guaranteed. But another two rotation pieces went elsewhere; Gary Payton II is headed to the Portland Trail Blazers and Otto Porter Jr. is signing with the Toronto Raptors.
LaVine’s agreement was at least the fifth deal of at least $200 million struck since free agency opened on Thursday. The others all came on Day 1, going to Nikola Jokic ($264 million extension in Denver), Bradley Beal ($251 million contract to stay in Washington), Devin Booker ($224 million extension with Phoenix) and Karl-Anthony Towns ($224 million extension with Minnesota).
And a sixth deal could very easily join that $200 million club: Memphis’ Ja Morant agreed to a $193 million extension that could reach $231 million based on what awards he qualifies for this coming season.
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Global NResidential PV Inverter Market Outlook 2022
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Are you ready for some Iowa sweet corn? It might come a little later this year
Are you craving Iowa sweet corn?
One local farmer says it will be just as tasty as always, but it won't be available for a week to 10 days later than usual.
"It was so wet this spring that it got put in late. So it's going to be later for us," said Scott Neubauer, Radcliffe farmer.
Neubauer is a fifth-generation farmer.
He said there are signs the sweet corn crop is headed for a good yield.
"The tassel right there at the very top of the plant is just starting to poke out. It will create pollen — pollen that will get on the ear and make that ear fill out," Neubauer said.
Neubauer is hoping to harvest his sweet corn by mid-August.
He knows that is dependent on Mother Nature.
Still, he likes the looks of his 100 acres of sweet corn.
"It is going to be just as good. It is going to be big," Neubauer said.
He cautions that with the price of everything on the farming side on the rise, the price of sweet corn will also go up this year.
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Analysis: Settlement best solution for Deshaun Watson, NFL
Now that Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing has concluded, the best solution for the NFL and the quarterback’s legal team is to reach a settlement before retired judge Sue Robinson issues a decision.
Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits. Two separate Texas grand juries declined to indict Watson on criminal complaints stemming from the allegations.
A settlement between the NFL and Watson would avoid an appeal that undermines the collectively bargained process with a disciplinary officer and prevents a potential federal court case. The longer the process drags on, the uglier it can get for the league and the QB.
The NFL is insisting on a suspension of at least one year and Watson’s team has argued there is no basis for that punishment, four people with knowledge of the case, including two who were present during the hearings, told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because details of the three-day proceedings were not publicly released.
Holding firm leaves little wiggle room for a settlement agreement and both sides are sticking to their strong positions.
Robinson, a former U.S. District Judge who was jointly appointed by the league and the NFL Players’ Association, will decide whether Watson violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy and whether to impose discipline — and most importantly, how severe. Both sides believe she will impose a suspension. The question is how many games and whether either side would appeal her decision, putting it back in NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s hands.
When a person familiar with Watson’s defense team was asked what would be an acceptable suspension, the person told the AP: “Our goal is to get him back on the field this year.”
A 6-8 game suspension would fulfill that goal and allow Watson to play for the Cleveland Browns in 2022. So would 10 games, for that matter.
But then the next question is what’s acceptable for the NFL. The league is well aware of public perception. Fallout from its decision in the Ray Rice case in 2014 (in which the league increased its suspension only after video of Rice hitting his fiance emerged) led the NFL to vow it would levy harsher penalties in cases involving violence and sexual assault against women.
A person familiar with the hearing told the AP the league believes it presented sufficient evidence to warrant keeping Watson off the field this season. The person said the league’s investigation determined Watson committed multiple violations of the personal conduct policy.
If Robinson doesn’t impose a suspension suitable to the NFL, the league still has the power to do so on its own. Per terms of Article 46 in the collective bargaining agreement, Goodell or his designee “will issue a written decision that will constitute full, final and complete disposition of the dispute,” if either side appeals.
However, Watson’s team could try to challenge a Goodell ruling in federal court.
That’s another reason a settlement is the best way to resolve the dispute.
But it’s unclear how many games the NFL would view as an acceptable number. The league can continue to insist on a one-year suspension but that’s an obstacle to a mutually beneficial settlement.
There are varying opinions within the NFL.
Some league staffers didn’t want Watson on the field for OTAs and minicamp after the Browns acquired him in a blockbuster trade with Houston. They want him to express remorse in his actions and willingly seek counseling before it’s mandated through the disciplinary process.
But Goodell didn’t exercise his right to place Watson on the Commissioner’s Exempt list because the league typically uses that designation to prevent players from suiting up for games.
With the NFL and Watson’s legal team on opposite ends of the suspension spectrum, and seemingly far apart in any private negotiations, a settlement may not be an option.
In which case, Robinson will make the first call — which may not be the final verdict.
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The 2022 Green Bay Packers Road Trip will be making a stop in Hudson Thursday, July 14.
The community event will be held in conjunction with the annual Pigskin Picnic hosted by the Hudson Benchwarmers booster club and include a visit from Packer President/CEO Mark Murphy and current and former Packer players Tramon Williams, Mike Neal, James Starks, Tony Moll, Jason Spitz, Daryn Colledge.
The night’s festivities will kick off with the Pigskin Picnic beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a VIP Packers meet and greet from 6-6:45 p.m.
A Packers’ stadium-wide event will be held from 6:45-7:30 p.m. with the Pigskin Picnic activities and on-field challenges continuing until the event concludes at 9 p.m.
Concessions, a food truck, face painting, games, inflatables, and silent auction will be held throughout the night.
Tickets are $5 presale and $7 at the gate. VIP packages and sponsorship opportunities are also available as well as souvenir t-shirts. All proceeds will support Hudson Activities.
Hudson activities director Aaron Moen said one of the initial funding initiatives is to replace the Raider Stadium video scoreboard, which was damaged in a storm in the fall of 2021. Moen said the school plans to use the opportunity to upgrade the scoreboard with more current technology and a slightly larger size to improve the experience for a wide range of users and events.
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Brooklyn Nets grant Kyrie Irving’s request to seek out sign-and-trade, Lakers only interested team
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving is being granted his wish, receiving permission from the front office to explore sign-and-trade packages to join another team this summer.
Reports surfaced early this offseason that the All-Star point guard wasn’t happy in Brooklyn. Amid issues in his relationship with the organization, Irving wasn’t pleased by Brooklyn’s lack of interest in a max contract extension.
Not feeling valued by the Nets’ front office, Irving made it clear that he is now open-minded to the possibility of playing elsewhere. Days shy of the deadline to exercise his $36.5 million player option, the situation is escalating.
Also Read:Kyrie Irving vs Kevin Durant: Evaluating each NBA star’s fit for the Miami Heat
According to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News , the Nets granted Irving permission to speak with other teams about packages for a sign-and-trade. While this doesn’t guarantee a move, many around the league believe the All-Star point guard will soon be dealt.
Related: LeBron James open to Kyrie Irving joining Los Angeles Lakers
The expectation is the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and New York Knicks will be among the NBA teams interested in Irving. However, any pursuit of him is complicated because his contract and demands for a long-term extension are a massive financial pill for a team to swallow.
It’s evident that an Irving trade is inevitable. What’s unclear is the future of Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. The future Hall of Famer hasn’t spoken to the front office in weeks and there are new details about him losing confidence in management.
Related: NBA teams expect Kyrie Irving trade this summer
For the time being, Irving is the focus. While he is one of the best players in the NBA, his availability isn’t a guarantee.
Besides his extended absence as an unvaccinated player in 2021, Irving also previously took time away during the Nets’ regular-season schedule and was spotted at a birthday celebration amid his hiatus.
Also Read:4 ideal Kyrie Irving trade scenarios from the Brooklyn Nets
Los Angeles Lakers only team interested in Kyrie Irving trade
While the process of finding a trade partner and constructing a package that works for both sides can take extensive time, that isn’t as much of a problem for Kyrie Irving. According to Adrian Wojnarowski , the Lakers are the only team interested.
It means the New York Knicks and Miami Heat won’t pursue the veteran guard as of now. While it would seemingly create an easy path for the Lakers to acquire Irving, there’s another problem. Brooklyn reportedly doesn’t have any interest in the offers being made by Los Angeles.
There is a way for Irving to get around this. If he declines his player option on Wednesday, he can sign with the Lakers and the Nets won’t receive any compensation. However, that would also cause further tension with Russell Westbrook and Irving would take a massive paycut.
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Where Is The Best Bar/Restaurant Patio In The Area, Nominate Your Spot!
Summer is in full swing and the patios are packin', so we want to know which public patio is the best. We're not talking about somebody's personal patio, we mean a restaurant or bar's patio. There is only one rule to make note of before nominating your favorite; it must be...
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Report: Jazz trading Rudy Gobert to Wolves for massive haul originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
The Stifle Tower is on the move.
The Utah Jazz are trading three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive haul that includes several players and first-round picks.
Minnesota is sending Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Walker Kessler, Leandro Bolmaro and four future first-round picks to Utah in exchange for Gobert, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Wolves surrendered unprotected first-round picks in 2023, 2025 and 2027 and a top-five-protected first-rounder in 2029, per Wojnarowski.
Gobert, who just recently turned 30, has been one of the NBA's most impactful defensive players for most of his nine-year career. The former 27th overall pick has averaged at least two blocks per game for eight straight seasons, made six consecutive All-Defensive First Teams and captured the Defensive Player of the Year award three times (2017-18, 2018-19 and 2020-21).
Gobert also has four All-NBA nods and is coming off a third consecutive All-Star season, where he posted 15.6 points, a league-leading 14.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.
Yet, even for all of Gobert's accolades and elite defensive prowess, the price paid by new Wolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is still staggering.
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While the four first-round picks will (rightfully) get most of the attention, Minnesota also lost quality depth in the deal for Gobert, who has four years and $170 million left on his deal. Beasley, Beverley and Vanderbilt all played over 25 minutes per game on last season's Wolves team that surprisingly won 46 games and gave the No. 2-seeded Memphis Grizzlies a real run for their money in the first round of the playoffs. And Kessler essentially acts as a fifth first-round pick in the trade, as the Wolves just selected the Auburn big man 22nd overall in June's NBA draft.
Minnesota will be hoping that pairing Gobert with three-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns in the frontcourt will further improve a defense that went from 28th-best to 13th-best last season. The Jazz have boasted a top-10 defense for six of the past seven seasons, in large part due to Gobert. The 7-foot-1 center also gives the Wolves a strong screener and dangerous roll-man on the offensive end for guards Anthony Edwards and D'Angelo Russell.
From Utah's perspective, the trade continues an offseason of change for the franchise. After the Jazz failed to make it past Round 1 of the playoffs for the third time in four years, Quin Snyder ended his eight-year tenure as head coach by stepping down last month. Utah also dealt Royce O'Neal, who's made 230 starts in a Jazz uniform, to the Brooklyn Nets for a future first-round pick on Thursday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials said Friday that Air France-KLM agreed to pay $3.9 million to settle civil allegations that it falsified information about deliveries of international mail that it was hired by the U.S. Postal Service to deliver.
The Justice Department said the airline company contracted with the post office to pick up mail at six locations in the United States, was well as at Defense Department and State Department locations overseas for delivery.
From 2010 to early 2016 the company submitted electronic scans that falsely recorded when and where mail was delivered, the Justice Department said.
Air France-KLM was formed by the 2004 merger of the leading airlines in France and the Netherlands. Air France and KLM continue to operate as separate airlines.
The Justice Department said this was the seventh settlement with airlines totaling $84 million in connection with false delivery scans of international mail. A $10.5 million settlement with Delta was announced Thursday. Larger payments were reached earlier with United and American.
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Adele said she was “thrilled” to be back playing for her home crowd during her first public UK concert in five years.
The pop superstar, 34, delivered a dazzling headline set at BST Hyde Park festival in London on Friday where she treated the sold-out crowd of adoring fans to array of her hit songs from across her four number one albums.
Taking to the stage in a black sequinned halterneck gown with her hair swept into a bun, she became emotional as the audience chanted back the opening lyrics to her 2015 hit Hello.
She told the crowd “what’s happening to me” as she asked them to help carry the tune until she continued the ballad in her typically powerful fashion.
After playing her opening songs, the Tottenham-born singer said: “Hello, I’m so happy to be here.
“Guys, I’m back at home, also where I know. The amount of times I have been up there drunk off of my face, singing along to other artists at these shows.”
She added that she was “thrilled” to be back on stage but that she found it “strange to be in front of a crowd again”, which included her son and one of her best friends.
In her typically down-to-earth style she chatted to her fans throughout the event who had travelled from across the world and drank a mug of tea, noting she was currently not drinking alcohol.
After spotting a sign announcing it was a fan’s 18th birthday, she ensured they would have a particularly memorable day as she promised to buy them their first drink after the show.
A couple of lucky fans received a special momento from the event as she hurled concert T-shirts along with a personalised message and a £50 note into the crowd using a T-shirt cannon gun.
The singer also stopped the show on multiple occasions to highlight potential issues within the audience to security to ensure everyone was safe.
She commanded the stage throughout the evening, moving from poignant ballads to amplifying the energy for Set Fire To The Rain as fire bellowed out of the stage during the performance.
Ahead of her last song, Adele appeared to refer to various delays and last-minute postponements of shows over the past year, telling the London crowd: “I know that a lot of things have happened with this album and I’m sure a lot of you feel that you’ve been let down and stuff, which is mortifying really and upsetting to me.
“But I take my singing very seriously and the last thing I would ever want to do is let people down but I had to do that, it just wasn’t right.”
To close the landmark performance she sang Love Is A Game accompanied by a spectacle of fireworks as she told the crowd “I love you so much London”.
Fans described the singer as “iconic” and many admitted to getting emotional during the historic set, following the show.
Laila Messaoudi, 28, from Marylebone, London, told the PA news agency: “I’m not an emotional person, I know that, but I cried like four times.
“This was on my bucket list… if I’m going to die tomorrow, I need to see Adele.”
Ms Messaoudi, who was joined by her friend India Taylor Smith, also 28, described the singer as “iconic”.
“The second she came on I burst into tears. She’s so British, she’s so London, so fabulous,” she said.
“It’s phenomenal, a dream come true and we got every song we wanted.
“This was everything I could have ever wanted it to be.”
Amit Belkine, 28, a medical student who has seen Adele perform five times and came from Israel for the festival, said: “Something in her songs just touch me.
“Her voice is incredible, amazing, touching… everyone can relate to something.”
Her appearance at the BST Hyde Park festival is her first festival headline set since she played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury in 2016.
Her only other UK performances in the last few years were at the 2022 Brit Awards and during her An Audience With Adele special concert at the London Palladium which was held behind closed doors to launch her latest album 30.
She was due to begin her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Hotel on January 21.
However, she made a last-minute decision to postpone the highly-anticipated series of shows due to it not being ready in time. | https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/adele-thrilled-to-be-back-in-uk-for-first-public-performance-in-five-years-41808170.html | 2022-07-02T01:09:28Z | https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/adele-thrilled-to-be-back-in-uk-for-first-public-performance-in-five-years-41808170.html | false | 10 |
The Federal Government, through the Federal Executive Council, has approved an Enterprise Licensing Agreement for Microsoft Products and the migration of C-band services.
While the Microsoft Enterprise deal is expected to save the cost of information technology projects, the C-band migration is expected to boost the deployment of fifth-generation services in the country.
This is according to a statement by Dr Femi Adeluyi, the Technical Assistant, Research and Development, to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami.
The statement read in part, “The Federal Executive Council approved an Enterprise Licensing Agreement for Microsoft Products and the clearing up of C-band Spectrum, in order to accelerate the deployment of 5G services in the country.”
According to the statement, the Government-wide Enterprise Licensing Agreement for Microsoft products is a software acquisition cost-reduction strategy for the government, which will keep the cost of IT projects within sustainable levels.
This strategy will be implemented by the National Information Technology Development Agency, under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.
It is expected that the Enterprise Licensing Agreement will provide a projected savings of a minimum of 35 per cent of the government’s current investment in Microsoft Products and Services.
The Federal Government directed all Federal Public Institutions to key into the Agreement in the procurement of Microsoft licenses and services.
The C-band migration approval enables the Nigerian Communications Commission to clear part of the C-band spectrum within the country’s telecommunications industry of any impediments and migrate the current users on the affected spectrum, towards the successful deployment of 5G technology in the country.
Additionally, the NCC and the Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited have agreed to migrate the operations of NigComSat-1R Satellite C Band service to another frequency (Standard C Band) and release its current frequency for immediate deployment of 5G in the country.
According to the statement, the current lifetime of NigComSat-1R ends in seven and a half years, operating C-Band services on the 3.4 – 3.9GHz spectrum range. The 5G network is expected to be launched in August this year in Nigeria. | https://punchng.com/5g-fg-approves-microsoft-enterprise-deal-others/ | 2022-07-02T01:10:27Z | https://punchng.com/5g-fg-approves-microsoft-enterprise-deal-others/ | false | 2 |
NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) — The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf tour’s second event teed off Thursday, angering a group of families who lost loved ones on Sept. 11 and want the Saudi government held to account for the terrorist attacks.
About 10 family members and survivors spoke at a small park honoring veterans in tiny North Plains, home to Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.
“This event is nothing more than a group of very talented athletes who appear to have turned their backs on the crime of murder,” said survivor Tim Frolich, who was injured in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.
The LIV Golf series, funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, was making its first stop on American soil this week after a debut this month outside of London.
Carlos Ortiz took the lead Thursday with a 5-under 67. Dustin Johnson, the 2020 Masters winner, was a shot back. Pat Perez, Brenden Grace and Hideto Tadihara were two shots off the lead.
“You need to get off to a good start and obviously stay with it because there’s no real letting up,” Perez said about the 54-hole format. “Every shot, I think, means a little bit more.”
The upstart series, fronted by CEO Greg Norman, aims to challenge the PGA Tour and has lured players with big signing bonuses and rich prize purses. But critics call the tour an attempt at “sportswashing” to detract from Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses, including the murder of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
Locally, opponents point to the 2016 hit-and-run death of 15-year-old Fallon Smart. The Saudi national accused in the case cut off a monitoring device shortly before his trial and vanished. U.S. officials believe he was spirited home by the Saudi government.
And then there’s the Sept. 11 families, who have reached out to some of the individual golfers involved in the tour but have not been granted an audience. The group produced an ad that has run on local television.
“These golfers that are getting in bed with the Saudis, they should know what they’re doing. Shame on them. And to the golfers that say it’s just a game of golf: Shame on them,” said Brett Eagleson, the head of the group 9/11 Justice, who lost his father at the World Trade Center. “I invite them to live with the pain in our eyes, hear our stories and walk in our shoes, hear what we have to say about the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
At Pumpkin Ridge there was a noticeable police and security presence, including officers at the front gate. There were rumors of a designated protest area in one of the parking lots, but no one was sure where it was. Tickets to the event warned fans could not display political signs.
Phil Mickelson, a six-time major winner and a top draw on the tour, had one of the bigger galleries on opening day. He was playing in a group with Charl Schwartzel, who lost his ball on his first drive of the day. Fans along the fairway said they believed it landed in a tree.
“In this area there aren’t many chances to see these guys in person,” spectator Will Knowles said. “I’m staying out of the politics.”
Because the event was played on two courses, it was difficult to get a handle on crowd sizes and LIV Golf did not disclose attendance figures.
For golfers, part of LIV Golf’s allure is the money. In addition to sizable signing bonuses, the 48-man field is competing for a $20 million purse, with an additional $5 million prize fund for a team competition. Schwartzel won the London event (and team portion) and made $4.75 million.
There’s no cut and even the last-place finisher earns a payday of $120,000. Organizers promise exciting events they say will attract new fans: With a shotgun start and Rihanna blaring out of a massive sound system near the putting green, the tournament indeed had a different vibe.
In addition to Mickelson, who shot a 75, fellow majors winners Johnson, Brooks Koepka (70) and Bryson DeChambeau (72) have also joined LIV — which rhymes with “give” — and plays on the Roman numerals for 54.
The PGA Tour responded to LIV Golf’s challenge by suspending every active member who competed in the first LIV event. Those who play in Oregon will also be suspended unless they resign their tour memberships.
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A remake of the 2009 French movie ‘LOL (Laughing Out Loud)’ directed by Lisa Azuelos, ‘LOL’ is a 2012 teen romantic-comedy movie also helmed and written by Azuelos. The narrative revolves around a high-school student named Lola. She goes through the highs and lows that most teenagers go through — friendship, romance, and overbearing parents. At the very beginning of a new school year, she goes through a heartbreaking breakup with her boyfriend.
However, soon enough, Lola’s world turns upside down when her best friend, Kyle, discloses his feelings for her. The Miley Cyrus-starrer takes the viewers back to their high-school days as most of the drama unfolds in Lola’s school, making you wonder about the actual filming sites that appear in the movie. Moreover, since the teen film involves several realistic elements, it makes one question — is it based on a true story or not? Well, allow us to share what we know and clear your doubts once and for all!
Is LOL Based on a True Story?
No, ‘LOL’ is not based on a true story, but it is a remake of the French version, as mentioned above. Even though the overall narrative is entirely fictional, a few elements and characters, such as Lola, were inspired by some personal experiences that Azuelos went through with her teen daughter. For instance, she revealed in an April 2012 interview with ‘The Conversation’ magazine that the main characters were inspired by herself and her daughter. With the help of Anne and Lola, she was able to come up with a mother-daughter relationship similar to her own.
After realizing the fact that nobody was making any teen movies in France, Azuelos took it upon herself to make a movie relatable to the young generation of that time, including her own daughter. By creating an original story for the teens, she wanted to instill all the complexities that the youth generally goes through in the movie. But what really sparked her to start writing the story was when her daughter threw a birthday party at their house and Lisa was asked to stay out of sight. That was when she came to a realization about how her daughter has grown and the way their relationship has changed, which made her start writing.
Apart from focusing on her own mother-daughter relationship, she also wanted to make this film for all the other mothers too, who shared a complicated relationship with their teenage daughters. So, she went on an interviewing spree herself to collect more maternal perspectives and gather as many themes as she can to incorporate into the film. To reiterate, the narrative of ‘LOL’ might not be based on a true story but it surely highlights several aspects of real life that a teenager tends to go through in life.
LOL Filming Locations
‘LOL’ was filmed in the United States and France, specifically in Michigan, Illinois, and the city of Paris. The principal photography for the teen movie commenced in July 2010 and wrapped up in September of the same year. Even though the parent version was filmed in Paris, the production team decided to shoot most of the remake in Chicago or Detroit-doubling-Chicago as it is quite a sophisticated city and many famous romcoms were also set in Chicago at the time. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the specific locations showcased in the film!
Wayne County, Michigan
Many sequences for ‘LOL’ were taped in Wayne County, the most populous county in Michigan, which doubled for Chicago. The Grosse Pointe South High School at 11 Grosse Pointe Boulevard in Grosse Pointe Farms stood in for the Wrigley High School. In addition, the University of Detroit Mercy located at 4001 West McNichols Road in Detroit also served as one of the filming sites for the movie.
Moreover, the cast and crew members traveled to the cities of Dearborn, Taylor, and Canton, all located within Wayne County, to record some more pivotal scenes for the movie. As for the Battle of the Bands venue, they moved north of the county and lensed the scenes at Eagle Theatre. Although temporarily closed, it is a nightclub located at 2-28 North Saginaw Street in the city of Pontiac.
Chicago, Illinois
The production team also shot a significant amount of sequences on location in Chicago, the most populous city in Illinois. Thanks to its vast and diverse landscape, the city has made appearances in many filming projects over the years. Apart from ‘LOL,’ movies and TV shows like ‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Divergent,’ and ‘Prison Break‘ are all recorded in Chicago.
Paris, France
In September 2010, the cast and crew of ‘LOL’ moved their production all the way to Paris, the capital and most populous city of France, to wrap up the last few scenes for the film. It is only fitting that some portions of the remake version were shot at the filming site of the original movie. Paris is also known as the City of Love, making it a perfect setting for a romantic movie such as ‘LOL.’
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, July 1, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
749 PM EDT Fri Jul 1 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Otsego
and northeastern Chenango Counties through 815 PM EDT...
At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
New Berlin, or 11 miles northeast of Norwich, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hartwick, Edmeston, Sherburne, Pittsfield, Burlington, New Lisbon,
New Berlin, Columbus, Morris and Laurens.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4252 7499 4254 7549 4266 7553 4275 7533
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TIME...MOT...LOC 2349Z 255DEG 25KT 4264 7536
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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Interpreting commodity prices is a challenge. Prices of commodities like oil, wheat, and copper are sliding as recession concerns grow. In theory, a weaker economy reduces demand. Construction slows—copper is used in wiring and plumbing—as do sales of anything electrical.
Experts differ on what this means. “Fears of a global recession have come front and center, eclipsing inflationary concerns,” says Helima Croft, head of global commodity strategy at RBC Capital Markets. Softness in commodity prices shows “real concerns about a hard landing and what that would mean for demand.” Ryan Grabinski, investment strategist at Strategas, expects demand for some metals to “end up being a little softer,” especially if building activity in China falls. But “agricultural and energy commodity demand is still there.” | https://www.barrons.com/articles/oil-copper-wheat-prices-commodities-51656608482 | 2022-07-02T01:17:39Z | https://www.barrons.com/articles/oil-copper-wheat-prices-commodities-51656608482 | false | 1 |
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The Club Licensing Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has approved the License applications of Premier League Champions Asante Kotoko SC and MTN FA Cup winners Accra Hearts Of Oak SC to participate in the upcoming 2022/23 CAF Inter Club competitions.
The Club Licensing Department opened an application earlier in the month for clubs willing to participate in next seasons CAF Inter Club competitions to apply for license in line with the new CAF directives and timetable.
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In total, three clubs, Asante Kotoko SC, Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Bechem United FC applied for licenses to compete in Africa.
Bechem United FC withdrew from the process after their defeat in the MTN FA Cup final to Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
Following the process, Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko SC have received their official Award Letter with the necessary recommendations.
Both clubs have been given a deadline of July 31, 2022 by the Committee to fix all defects and comply with the recommendations on their match venues.
Asante Kotoko SC opted for the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi and the Accra Sports Stadium was selected by Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
The Department and the Committee wish to thank the representatives of the two clubs, Jonas Djanie of Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi of Asante Kotoko SC for their cooperation and understanding during the licensing process.
READ ALSO: GFA opens 2022/23 football season transfer window
The GFA has since transmitted all the documents on both clubs to CAF in accordance with the CAF Inter Club Licensing Regulations.
The two representatives of Ghana in Africa will continue the process with the registration of their players in the CAF CMS with the support of the IT Department of the GFA. | https://www.primenewsghana.com/sports/kotoko-hearts-of-oak-granted-license-for-caf-inter-club-competitions.html | 2022-07-02T01:23:55Z | https://www.primenewsghana.com/sports/kotoko-hearts-of-oak-granted-license-for-caf-inter-club-competitions.html | true | 1 |
Seb Nagle-Taylor: Cornish Pirates sign Gloucester number eight
Cornish Pirates have signed Gloucester number eight Seb Nagle-Taylor. The 28-year-old has agreed a one-year contract having spent most of the past two seasons at Kingsholm. He initially joined Gloucester on loan from Hartpury during the 2020-21 season when he played five times -...
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Hendriks (forearm) said Friday that he'd be activated off the injured list Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Hendriks hasn't pitched in three weeks due to a forearm issue. He threw a bullpen Friday which he said felt completely normal, but while he believes he could be activated already, the team will give him a few more days. He should immediately reclaim the closer role upon his return.
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Everybody loves a good story, and America’s origin story is one of the best, especially when we keep discovering new parts that help us better understand the “we” we celebrate on the Fourth of July. We can add to “Our Story” the perhaps unexpected events of 1622 around Jamestown, Va., exactly 400 years ago, which remind us that all our histories can teach us something useful about our country’s collective beginnings and who we are today.
By spring 1622, tensions between the Powhatan chiefdom and expanding English settlements around Jamestown had become so problematic that Opechancanough, the Powhatan war chief, an older man, organized a treacherous, broad, simultaneous attack on March 22. Warriors both infiltrated and descended upon dozens of plantations along the Powhatan (James) River, killing some 350 men, women and children, burning farms and manufactories. Indentured servants were killed, but at some plantations, at least, enslaved Africans were spared. Between a quarter and a third of all English settlers were killed. Opechancanough understood that the English never intended to live in harmony with and respect his people but wanted to dominate or eliminate them.
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With their own intention, Pamunkey warriors destroyed the Indian college intended to school native youth in the Christian faith. The attackers left a clear message to other missionaries not to take their children away to convert them into other religions.
With the arrival of English colonists at Chesapeake Bay 15 years earlier in 1607, Indigenous tribes along the Powhatan (James) and Pamunkey (York) rivers had suspected what was coming. They were not pleased. The initial Jamestown settlement almost failed during the first few years, “the Starving Time,” as they had arrived during a severe, extended regional drought. The tribes of the Powhatan chiefdom could not give the English food they needed for themselves. Captain John Smith and the colonists got aggressive. Tensions rose. The first Powhatan War continued into 1614.
Opechancanough had good reason to be suspicious of English intentions. He had seen such aggression before and was determined to prevent it from destroying his people and culture.
Six decades before the 1622 massacre, a northbound Spanish caravel was tossed by a storm into Chesapeake Bay in 1561. Exploring the interior coastline, Captain Velazquez enticed two young teen indios, one the son of a chief and named Paquiquineo, to board the ship. Velazquez kidnapped the pair and sailed for Spain to show them off to King Phillip II to gain royal favor.
In Seville and again in Madrid, Paquiquineo observed this foreign land, learned the language some and experienced new customs and religion. Impressed with Paquiquineo’s cleverness, Phillip named him “Don Luis” and asked that he return to his homeland to help convert others to Christianity. Pedro de Aviles Menendez, governor of La Florida and Cuba, flattered the Jesuits to school Don Luis for that purpose. Detoured from his return trip to Chesapeake Bay, Don Luis was sent to New Spain instead, where he spent several years in Mexico City, observing there a subjugated people, conquered before they converted to Christianity. He realized he was being trained to help convert his people to Christianity to then help conquer them.
Eventually, in 1571, Don Luis sailed into Chesapeake Bay with a party of Jesuit priests with plans to establish a mission to “save the souls” of the Powhatan people. Going ashore after entering the Chickahominy River, Paquiquineo/Don Luis was greeted as if returning from the dead following a decade’s absence. After the temporary mission was built well inland by the ship’s carpenters and the ship had long departed, Paquiquineo convinced the Jesuits that he should visit his home village alone. Paquiquineo soon returned to the remote, isolated mission with a party of warriors and brutally slaughtered the Jesuits. In August 1572 — 450 years ago — Gov. Menendez arrived on the Powhatan (James) River looking for the Jesuits. He captured some indios, hanging them aboard ship when they could not tell him about the Jesuits. He fired into a horrified crowd watching from shore, killing many, then sailed away.
Scholar James Horn convincingly argues in “A Brave and Cunning Prince” (2021) that Paquiquineo/Don Luis is Opechancanough.
This Indigenous leader’s story reveals another part of America’s origin story, another history of Americans fiercely protecting their liberty over 450 years ago, resisting the incursions of arrogance and presumptive superiority experienced in early encounters with white evangelical Christian nationalists.
The elderly Opechancanough was murdered in Jamestown in 1646 after his capture during the Third Powhatan War.
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SC decision enhances importance of by-polls in Punjab
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court’s decision to hold a re-election on the slot of the chief minister Punjab after by-elections in the province has intensified the importance of the ballot vote—leaving win-win situation for both Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz and Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf.
If re-elections for the chief executive of the Punjab were held on Friday before the by-elections according to Thursday’s verdict of the Lahore High Court, there was a high probability for Hamza Shehbaz Sharif to win the elections again because apparently he has the majority. It is pertinent to mention here that the younger Sharif had secured 197 votes including 25 votes of the turncoats of PTI in the 371-member house and after excluding the votes of turncoats on court orders both PTI and PML-N lacks the majority.
But according to the LHC decision, if nobody in an assembly can secure a simple majority (186 votes) then the re-elections will be held under Article 130(4) of the constitution.
According to Article 130(4), in the second round of voting, a member will not require 186 votes but simply needs a majority of those “present and voting” to be elected the chief minister.
If elections were held under 130 (4), then circle concerned believed that it was impossible for PTI to oust Hamza Shehbaz in re-voting as some of its members were out of the country while in contrast PML-N had managed well and ensured the presence of its MPAs in Lahore. In case of a defeat again on the slot of CM, it was quite difficult for PTI to make an upset in the by-elections when there will be a ‘permanent’ chief minister to support PML-N in Punjab.
Therefore, the party rushed to the Supreme Court and prayed to give seven days for gathering its MPAs as well as tried hard to get directions for the Election Commission of Pakistan to notify its five new members on reserved seats for the women, which became vacant after the disqualification of PTI’s women turncoats on reserved seats. However, the apex court did not vindicate PTI fully by allowing its requests but provided it an opportunity to go to the masses ‘freely’ by scheduling re-election of the CM on 22 July 2022—five days after the by-elections.
After the decision of the Supreme Court, where the PML-N has managed to secure the office of Punjab Chief Minister at least till the by-elections, now there will be an opportunity for PTI as well to mould the voters in its favour in the by-elections and get back the position by securing majority of seats in the by-elections.
The parties are in the run for 20 seats of the provincial assembly in by-elections that are going to be held on 17th July 2022.
A senior analyst, while talking to this scribe, commented that the ongoing tussle for power in the biggest province of the country from the last three months have been stopped by the apex court and sent the parties to the public to decide their fate.
“These are not just ordinary by-elections but it is a test of the popularity for both parties”, he said, adding; “the by-elections would set a trend for the next general elections, which are around the corner.” | https://nation.com.pk/2022/07/02/sc-decision-enhances-importance-of-by-polls-in-punjab/ | 2022-07-02T01:53:01Z | https://nation.com.pk/2022/07/02/sc-decision-enhances-importance-of-by-polls-in-punjab/ | true | 1 |
Greenville Fire Department survived the Dixie Fire; insurance companies may kill it
GREENVILLE, Ca. (KOLO) -Last summer’s Dixie Fire laid waste to the historic Sierra town of Greenville, but the community itself, including its fire department, are rising from the ashes.. Decisions made elsewhere, however, may accomplish what the fire could not.
The flames spared little. Most of what makes a town a community. its downtown, its historic structures, public buildings, even its fire station were reduced to rubble.
Today the debris has been cleared, leaving an eerie landscape with only hints and memories of what once stood and where
So this is Greenville today. Empty streets with no traffic. Empty sidewalks lead to residential lots where homes once stood. but there is a determination here to rebuild. You see it on signs scattered around the town on now empty lots. “We’re rebuilding” they announce. People who lost homes on those lots are apparently determined to return and rebuild Greenville.
Essential services including the volunteer fire department are up and operating from temporary quarters and there are plans to build a new public safety center here putting law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services in one location.
All signs for optimism until the fire department got word that its insurance policy had been canceled. Its broker looked for alternative coverage. it was there, at an increase which in some cases approached 1,000 percent.
“We’ve come up with very few options,” says the broker, Mike Flanigan of Flanigan Leavitt Insurance in nearby Quincy. “Their premium went from roughly $25,000 to $150,000 dollars with no options in sight.”
“Bottom line is right now are insurance premiums are more than our total budget for the department,” says Chief Bob Orange.
This is an all-volunteer organization running on a tight budget. Even Chief Orange draws no salary.
Flanigan says there’s a new urgency to local efforts to make these communities more fire safe. Things like defensible space, and thinning the forest. But though prevention may in time reduce risk, it won’t help solve the fire department’s dilemma. Chief Orange sees no way forward.
“We can’t exist with the new insurance premiums. We can’t survive. We’ll have to shut down.”
That would leave this community without fire coverage or we imagine insurance.
“All these other existing homes that made it through there’s no doubt in my mind they’ll have their insurance policies canceled also,” predicts the chief.
It should be noted about 90 percent of the department’s calls for accidents and other medical emergencies. That essential service too is in jeopardy.
Greenville’s fire department may have survived the Dixie Fire. It may not survive the cold logic and mathematics of the insurance industry.
”For a fire department to have an insurance company come and shut down the only outfit that’s capable of helping reduce the claims and the premiums for the community to me doesn’t make any sense. It’s ludicrous. “
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Oil giant, Shell said, on Thursday, it had put on hold plans to sell its onshore oil assets in Nigeria, complying with a Supreme Court ruling that said it had to wait for the outcome of an appeal over a 2019 oil spill.
“Shell welcomes the Nigerian Supreme Court’s decision to hear the appeal of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) in this case,” the London-based company said in a statement.
Until the outcome of SPDC’s appeal, Shell will not progress the divestment of its interest in SPDC,” it added.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court on June 16 upheld a lower court ruling that stopped Shell from selling its assets in Nigeria until a dispute over a lower court decision to award a Niger Delta community $1.95 billion in compensation over the spill is resolved.
Shell wants to sell its 55 per cent stake in SPDC, which it also operates, as the joint venture struggles with hundreds of spills that are caused mostly by theft.
The company has faced a string of court cases in the past over oil spills.
Shell said, it remains its “strategic intent” to sell its SPDC stake while continuing to invest in offshore oil and gas as well as onshore gas production.
“However, such investment will require a stable and competitive investment climate,” Shell said.
In a separate statement, the managing director of SPDC and Shell’s country chair, Osagie Okunbor, said, the joint venture will continue to comply with the Supreme Court’s order to maintain the status quo
88 communities in Rivers state were awarded the compensation for an oil spill they blamed on Shell and which damaged their farms and waterways. Shell denies causing the spill.
The community sought and was granted a court order blocking Shell from disposing its assets. The company was also ordered to put the $1.95 billion into an account nominated by the court until the legal dispute was settled. | https://leadership.ng/shell-suspends-sale-of-onshore-oil-assets-in-nigeria/ | 2022-07-02T02:11:31Z | https://leadership.ng/shell-suspends-sale-of-onshore-oil-assets-in-nigeria/ | true | 2 |
Nothing's ever dead in Hollywood. Take Magnum P.I., for example. Just one month after CBS canceled the show, it has come back to life after NBC picked up and greenlit the show for two seasons, ET can confirm.
The Jay Hernandez-helmed show will have 10 episodes for each of the next two seasons. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, producers for the action drama immediately started exploring options for a potential new home following CBS' surprise cancellation last month.
The outlet reported that NBCUniversal's NBC and USA emerged as prime contenders but there was a bit of a hiccup when it came to the show's budget, as the sides negotiated how to trim costs. In the end, the sides struck a deal to give Magnum P.I. a new home after four seasons at CBS.
Following the news, Hernandez took to social media to express his elation.
ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to Magnum P.I. star Zachary Knighton on Friday, who talked about the great news and his and his co-stars' reaction.
"Yes, I talked to everybody, everyone was so excited about the show coming back," he shared. "We really love this show so much and honestly we could not have done it without the fans. I mean, the fans have been incredible. I've never seen anything like it. It's amazing and it's so touching and, you know, this one's for the fans, we're just so, so excited."
ET was behind the scenes during season 4, when Turner got to hop into Magnum's iconic red Ferrari and got behind the wheel to get a better sense of its power.
"You know they had me riding in that Ferrari quite a bit in the first two seasons and then my character opened a bar and all of the sudden I'm parked behind the bar all the time so I don't know if they're making a commentary on me or if just Jay and Perdita [Weeks] look better together in that Ferrari, which I think maybe that has a little something to do with it," Knighton joked.
Co-stars Amy Hill and Stephen Hill also dished their thoughts on the Ferrari. They're fans, but to an extent! Watch the video below for more.
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Advocate fights to keep loving families together
Published: Jul. 1, 2022 at 9:02 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - A metro Atlanta woman is fighting to keep loving families together.
She says she knew it was her calling after meeting a special little boy who was separated from his family because of poverty. She made the child a promise that’s now turned into her life mission.
Gurvir Dhindsa has this week’s CBS46 Surprise Squad. Watch the full story above.
If you know someone who is making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at surprisesquad@cbs46.com.
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Jordan Poyer may be trying to squeeze a new contract out of the Buffalo Bills, but the All-Pro safety doesn’t seem to harbor any ill feelings toward his team in the process.
Months after publicly asking for a contract extension from the team, Poyer spoke out about his feelings about playing in Buffalo. In one of his first direct comments about the team since making the contract demand through agent Drew Rosenhaus, Poyer made it clear that he loves playing in Buffalo and wants to stay for the long term.
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Poyer Speaks Out
The Bills safety shared his thoughts on the team’s situation during an appearance on the Inside The Garage Podcast. While Poyer hasn’t opened up much personally about his desire for a new contract — letting Rosenhaus make the announcement that his client wanted a new contract — his remarks this week made it clear where he stands with the team.
“I can’t think of a better situation for me to be in than Buffalo right now,” Poyer said.
Poyer spoke about the pride he felt in helping turn around the franchise. He joined the team in 2017, the season that the Bills broke their 17-year playoff drought. The team continued to improve under head coach Sean McDermott and has turned into a top Super Bowl contender this season.
Poyer said he’s happy to be part of it and committed to the work — comments that seem to rule out any idea that he may hold out.
“We got the best d**n quarterback in this league so sky is the limit for this team, obviously a lot of expectations of our football team but we’ve got to keep things real. We come into work every day and just work, that’s what we do,” Poyer said.
Poyer Earns Praise
Once seen as one of the league’s most underrated safety duos in the league, Poyer and fellow safety Micah Hyde have both earned plenty of accolades in recent months. Both earned All-Pro honors last season, Hyde to the second team and Poyer on the first team.
In June, the analysis outlet Pro Football Focus named the pair among the league’s top “duos” both on offense and defense and predicted they would remain on top in 2022.
Hyde and Poyer are among the most underrated safety duos in the NFL. The two’s WAR totals each ranked top 15 in 2021, and they both posted 86.0-plus coverage grades last season. With another year in Leslie Frazier’s defense, expect more great things from this talented secondary pairing.
The pair could take on an even more important role in the coming season, especially early. Buffalo’s All-Pro cornerback, Tre’Davious White, is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in November of last season and is expected to miss an early stretch of the season. His replacement will be rookie Kaiir Elam, who has earned some praise from his more experienced teammate in the secondary.
“You can already tell he listens,” Hyde said. “He pays attention. You can tell as I’m saying stuff, he’s taking mental notes. That’s how Tre’Davious was when he first got here. He was battling on the football field, which is what Kaiir is doing, but also just learning from his mistakes and learning from the older guys.”
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R Kelly has been placed on suicide watch.
Kelly's lawyer has revealed the R&B superstar who only days ago was sentenced to 30 years in jail for sex trafficking, has now been placed on suicide watch.
E! News has reported that Jennifer Bonjean, a lawyer for the American singer-songwriter, said the 55-year-old has been "placed on suicide watch for purely punitive reasons in violation of his Eighth Amendment rights". R Kelly has been incarcerated since his 2019 arrest.
"My partner and I spoke with Mr Kelly following his sentencing, he expressed that he was mentally fine, was behaving appropriately, and was eager to pursue his appeal," she said.
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Advertise with NZME."He did express concerns that even though he was not suicidal, [Metropolitan Detention Center] would place him on suicide watch (as they did following the guilty verdict)."
Bonjean went on to reveal the facility has a "policy of placing high-profile individuals under the harsh conditions of suicide watch whether they are suicidal or not".
Bonjean later said she was in the process of filing a complaint and an "emergency rule" with the courts, claiming it is "illegal" for the facility to place the singer under suicide watch.
"Confinement of Mr Kelly to suicide watch is illegal and they will be held accountable for it," the lawyer said.
The news comes after a jury found the star guilty on nine counts of racketeering, bribery, coercion, enticement and sex trafficking despite the star pleading not guilty.
Six female victims, including late singer Aaliyah, who married Kelly in 1994 at the age of 15, were referenced in the charges.
Kelly was sentenced to a total of 30 years in prison as well as a US$100,000 ($163,200) fine and five years of supervised release.
However, NBC News has reported the star's legal battles are far from over and Kelly is set to return to the courtroom next month on August 15 to face child pornography and obstruction of justice charges in Chicago.
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Aberdeen’s Back Wynd could be filled with taxis once more following the reintroduction of traffic to Union Street.
The council’s licensing committee will discuss reinstating the popular city-centre rank on Tuesday.
Cabs haven’t been allowed to operate in Back Wynd since 2020 after the Granite Mile was closed off due to the Covid-19 pandemic to implement the Spaces for People measures.
But the rank looks set to return after Aberdeen City Council voted to ditch plans for pedestrianisation earlier this week.
Councillors voted to permanently allow buses and taxis to remain on the central stretch of Union Street.
If approved the 11-vehicle taxi rank would operate from 5am to midnight seven days a week.
Majority would welcome return of taxis
Officers were asked to carry out a consultation exercise on the reinstatement of the city centre taxi rank back in February.
Members of the public were invited to have their say on the plans throughout May and June.
The local authority’s roads team and Police Scotland were also asked for their views.
At the end of the exercise, a total of 148 people responded with the majority in favour of reopening the rank.
Police Scotland said it welcomed the move as it would “reduce the risk of disorder or violence associated with large queues”.
But they asked for reassurance around “adequate lighting and provision of taxi marshals at peak times”.
The council’s roads department noted taxi rank spaces would need to be reduced between 6pm and 10am.
This would allow larger servicing vehicles to travel through Back Wynd to get to Union Street.
Reinstatement is ‘imperative’ for public
Taxi drivers from across the city were hugely supportive of the plan.
Steven Leiper said the reinstatement of the rank is “imperative” for the public.
He added: “This may not be a big deal to some but Back Wynd is central for shoppers to Trinity, Bon Accord and St Nicholas centres and other business.
“When the aim is attracting the public to and around the Belmont Street area is this not one of many reasons to why the Back Wynd should be open again?”
Scott Mitchell said the rank was “instrumental” to both taxi drivers and the public.
He said: “It was the main hub of the city centre for people from all areas to get a taxi.
“It was accessible to the elderly who find it extremely difficult to walk to the other ends of Union Street for a taxi.
“For people who are shopping in the city, especially the elderly have reported to me that they find it very difficult to access these ranks.”
People ‘at risk’ without taxi rank
Local residents were also keen to see the taxi rank reopen.
Would you like to see taxis return to Back Wynd? Tell us in our comments section at the foot of this article
Keith Edment said: “It’s currently very difficult for people of age and people with a disability to get all the way down to Castlegate to get a taxi.
“As a door supervisor having to tell them they need to walk all the way down to G Casino to get a taxi is shocking.
“There needs to be closer taxis to Belmont Street and surrounding areas at night for Aberdeen’s nightlife.”
Caroline Beedie said: “You always knew where to get a taxi in Aberdeen, can definitely not say that now.
“People are at risk wandering around the city looking for taxis while under the influence.”
Alyssa Fischer added: “24/7 or later hours into the night would be a more useful service to protect public safety, especially amongst vulnerable young women and university students.”
Businessman raised concerns
But the owner of MacBeans Ian Cukrowski said he had some questions about the move.
He raised worries about delivery access to his Little Belmont Street shop, road safety and access to Belmont Street.
Mr Cukrowski also noted there had been a “massive” increase in cyclists going up Back Wynd onto Schoolhill and said reopening the rank would be “an accident waiting to happen”.
He added: “Over the past two years since the taxi rank has been removed the number of Deliveroo pickups on Back Wynd has increased exponentially.
“This will only cause grievances and hostile interactions.” | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/4486644/taxis-could-soon-return-to-back-wynd-after-union-street-pedestrianisation-bid-fails/ | 2022-07-02T02:34:06Z | https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/4486644/taxis-could-soon-return-to-back-wynd-after-union-street-pedestrianisation-bid-fails/ | true | 1 |
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Cash4Life" game were:
11-15-25-39-43, Cash Ball: 3
(eleven, fifteen, twenty-five, thirty-nine, forty-three; Cash Ball: three)
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Cash4Life" game were:
11-15-25-39-43, Cash Ball: 3
(eleven, fifteen, twenty-five, thirty-nine, forty-three; Cash Ball: three) | https://www.thetelegraph.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash4Life-game-17280487.php | 2022-07-02T02:42:22Z | https://www.thetelegraph.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash4Life-game-17280487.php | false | null |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
9-6-1, Fireball: 3
(nine, six, one; Fireball: three)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
9-6-1, Fireball: 3
(nine, six, one; Fireball: three) | https://www.newstimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Three-Evening-game-17280608.php | 2022-07-02T02:51:07Z | https://www.newstimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Three-Evening-game-17280608.php | true | null |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
03-17-18-21-31-37, Doubler: N
(three, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-one, thirty-one, thirty-seven; Doubler: N)
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SAN DIEGO — A man suspected of stabbing two people at two different trolley stations in East County Friday was arrested, authorities said.
Terry McClure, 26, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and booked into the San Diego Central Jail, Sgt. Michael Power of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department stated in a press release.
Around 10:56 a.m., deputies responded to the Massachusetts Avenue San Diego Metropolitan Transit System trolley station in the Lemon Grove neighborhood after a report of a stabbing. As they were assisting the victim at the location, another stabbing victim was being attended to at the Encanto/62nd Street MTS trolley station by San Diego police.
Power said authorities learned that the suspect had ties to both stabbings.
McClure suffered minor cuts to his hands and arm while one of the victims underwent emergency surgery to treat a stab wound to his upper body, according to the sheriff’s official. That person is expected to survive. The status of the other victim was not released.
Witnesses to this incident are encouraged to call 858-565-5200 to provide further information. | https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/man-suspected-of-two-stabbings-at-two-trolley-stations/ | 2022-07-02T02:55:51Z | https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/man-suspected-of-two-stabbings-at-two-trolley-stations/ | true | 1 |
Still impacted by the three expulsions in the victory over Universidad Católica-CHI, for the South American Cup, São Paulo filed a complaint with Conmebol, the entity that governs football in South America, a complaint against the arbitration of Uruguayan Christian Ferreyra.
Although they left Chile with a 4-2 victory in Santiago, Tricolor had Igor Vinicius, Rodrigo Nestor and Calleri expelled. Dissatisfied, the board of the club from São Paulo formalized in a document also sent to the CBF and the Paulista Federation the complaints about the performance of the referee of the match.
In the text, São Paulo contests all expulsions. The São Paulo allegation is that the two yellow cards received by Calleri and the two yellow cards that Igor Vinícius took were, in the opinion of the board, exaggerated. In the case of Rodrigo Nestor’s expulsion, São Paulo points out that the Chilean team player would have tried to kick Nestor before being hit by the tricolor midfielder.
Another complaint from the São Paulo club is about the arbitration criteria, considered disproportionate. Citing data from the match, São Paulo claims to have received more warnings (11, eight yellow cards and three red), than they committed fouls (10) throughout the game against the Chilean team.
In the document, signed by President Julio Casares, director Carlos Belmonte and the club’s legal department, Tricolor still questions the summary presented by the arbitration. For São Paulo, the referee lacked a report on the objects thrown on the left side Reinaldo, who had to be protected by an employee of the Chilean stadium with an umbrella so that he would not be hit.
Finally, São Paulo asks Conmebol to take measures so that situations like the one that happened in front of the Catholic University do not happen again. | https://thegoaspotlight.com/2022/07/02/sao-paulo-sends-official-letter-to-conmebol-for-expulsions-in-south-american/ | 2022-07-02T03:01:13Z | https://thegoaspotlight.com/2022/07/02/sao-paulo-sends-official-letter-to-conmebol-for-expulsions-in-south-american/ | true | 2 |
‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ review: Did this really need to be a saga?
Chicago - When the chattering, pill-shaped yellow creatures known as Minions first appeared in the animated supervillain comedy "Despicable Me," they were essentially a knockoff of the semi-verbal characters seen in classic Pixar movies. Think of the aliens in "Toy Story" or the pillbugs in "A Bug’s Life," cloned and tweaked by upstart cartoon studio Illumination. As the Minions stuck around through two "Despicable" sequels and their own spinoff movie, however, a strange thing happened: Their gibberish Minionese, a mélange of multiple languages including Spanish, Italian, English, Russian and Japanese, has become progressively easier to understand — perhaps even preferable to the more traditional communication methods of the series’ human characters. Yet during this same period, what’s actually happening in any given scene of a "Minions" movie has become more inscrutable.
In "Minions: The Rise of Gru," the confusion starts before the movie even begins: Where exactly does this story fall within the "Despicable" timeline? The first "Minions" was a spinoff set before the little guys crossed paths with supervillain Gru. (The first "Despicable Me" vaguely implied Gru created them, but never mind.) "Rise of Gru" is a sequel to "Minions," but also a direct prequel to "Despicable Me." It brings in the character of Gru as a youngster, inexplicably elaborating on his origin in a movie that’s supposed to be about little weirdos who say "banana!" all the time. Did this really need to be a saga? And if it did, why does the movie named for the Minions feature them so sparingly in the first third of its story?
About "Minions: The Rise of Gru": Even for a silly cartoon, it doesn’t make much sense
Indeed, kids excited to see their Minion pals Kevin, Bob and Stuart (all voiced by "Despicable Me" director Pierre Coffin) may be flummoxed by the Minion-free extended opening of "Rise of Gru." Instead, the movie turns its focus to the Vicious Six, a powerful group of bad guys with barely-punny names like Belle Bottom (Taraji P. Henson), Strong Hold (Danny Trejo) and Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin) — in case anyone needed reminding that verbal humor is not Illumination’s strong suit. Young Gru (a pitch-adjusted Steve Carell), an outcast at school keeping a fleet of eager-to-please Minions at his mom’s house, desperately wants to join the Vicious Six. As it happens, they have an opening after betraying group founder Wild Knuckles during a heist of a rare stone.
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(from left) Svengeance (Dolph Lundgren), Jean Clawed (Jean-Claude Van Damme), Belle Bottom (Taraji P. Henson), Stronghold (Danny Trejo) and Nunchuck (Lucy Lawless) in Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru, directed by Kyle Balda.
When the Six reject Gru out of hand, he gets his revenge by stealing the stolen stone. Wild Knuckles, also in pursuit of the stone, kidnaps Gru; the main trio of Minions then sets off to rescue him, while newcomer Minion Otto goes off to retrieve the stone, which he has just traded away for a Pet Rock. (The movie is set somewhere in the late 1970s, presumably for the sake of covering overplayed disco hits on the soundtrack.) A series of madcap chases ensue, but the movie spends most of its time running in circles.
It might sound absurd to fault a "Minions" sequel for being confusing nonsense. Here’s the problem: The filmmakers, led by director Kyle Balda, don’t seem to recognize the difference between comic/cartoon logic and employing no logic at all. With comic logic, characters act in ways that make sense to them, making a series of decisions that reach a ridiculous conclusion that subverts expectations. On the other hand, characters who just do whatever "random" thing will get a laugh are employing no logic at all.
(from left) Minion Otto and Biker (RZA) in Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru, directed by Kyle Balda.
At their best, the Minions, like a lot of classic cartoon characters, do employ comic logic. "Minions: The Rise of Gru" has a funny little sequence where Kevin, Bob and Stuart attempt to commandeer a commercial airline to reach their destination. They make a mess of the flight because they are doing what they feel they must to complete their mission, which involves trying and failing to mimic the behaviors of a normal flight crew.
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However simple that sounds, it’s not always a guiding principle. Later in the movie, the trio takes an extended series of kung-fu lessons from a stranger. Why, exactly? Seemingly because the filmmakers thought it would be funny to have the legendary Michelle Yeoh voice a kung-fu instructor with the same lazy design (pear shape, untucked shirt) as Rosita the pig from Illumination’s "Sing" movies. Later, the Vicious Six use their enchanted stone to transform themselves and others into animals from the Chinese zodiac, presumably in touching tribute to the fact that "Despicable Me 3" made a ton of money in China. Throughout the overcomplicated movie, things just happen without explanation or escalation, as if following a script mistranslated from Minionese.
(from left) Illumination's Minions: The Rise of Gru, directed by Kyle Balda.
Yet when "Rise of Gru" tries to tame its own comic anarchy, it’s no better. It may actually be worse, indulging in a misguided attempt to recreate the pathos of the original "Despicable Me" with the relationship between young Gru and cranky (but not especially evil) Wild Knuckles. The first film is the story of a misanthropic loner of a supervillain learning to love an unexpected family; does it really make sense to give him extra backstory where he has a loving and supportive mentor as a child?
See "Minions: The Rise of Gru" for: A chance to hear the laughter of children
It’s a near certainty that most kids will enjoy "Minions: The Rise of Gru." It’s fast-paced slapstick starring their favorite goofballs. There’s nothing wrong with that. It has its moments, and the filmmakers’ desire to explode into kinetic silliness is a likable impulse, one that sets this film apart from more thematically ambitious family fare. Adults may even find its laughs cathartic. But it’s a little unsettling to realize that five movies and 12 years into their signature franchise, Illumination isn’t getting any better at this stuff.
Grade: C
In theaters nationwide July 1. Rated PG. 87 minutes. Dir: Kyle Balda. Featuring: Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Alan Arkin.
About the writer: Jesse Hassenger is a writer, editor, and film critic based in Brooklyn, New York. His reviews and essays have appeared in The A.V. Club, Polygon, Paste Magazine, The Week, and Decider, among others. He also co-hosts the horror podcast The New Flesh, sometimes writes fiction, and enjoys rock and roll. His tweets about the Brine King from Aquaman appear at @rockmarooned.
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Tales of a Fifth Grade Robin Hood (2021): Jon Lovitz does a little mustache-twirling (metaphorically speaking) in this back-to-school comedy that centers on a kid (Chase Brown) in an under-funded city high school and his battle against his no-good embezzling Vice Principal (Lovitz). "Tales of a Fifth Grade Robin Hood" is a Tubi Original. Rated TV-PG. 84 minutes. Dir: Dylan Vox. Also featuring Stephen Kramer Glickman, Iliana Isabella Perez, Jayden Scala.
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How to watch "Minions: The Rise of Gru"
Everyone’s favorite small yellow pals scamper into theaters on Friday, July 1. "Minions: The Rise of Gru" is not currently available to stream, but the rest of the "Despicable Me" cinematic universe is streaming via Peacock and/or NBC Universal.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
5-4-9
(five, four, nine)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
5-4-9
(five, four, nine)
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Song by song, country star Luke Combs grows into stadiums
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Singer-songwriter Luke Combs is making big leaps this year in his unprecedented rise to the top of country music, both personally and professionally.
The North Carolina-born singer, who holds a Billboard record with 14 consecutive No. 1 country airplay singles with hits like “Beer Never Broke My Heart” and “Beautiful Crazy,” graduated from arenas to selling out football stadiums this year.
But as the 32-year-old Combs was preparing to sing in front of a packed-out Nissan Stadium during last month’s CMA Fest, he had something more personal on his mind.
Inside his truck parked at the stadium was a hospital bag, waiting for word that his wife, Nicole, was ready to deliver their first child. As it turned out, Combs became a first-time dad with the birth of their son, Tex Lawrence Combs, on Father’s Day.
“When we walk off stage tonight, it’s like the next journey is being a parent, you know?” Combs said, while backstage at Nissan Stadium earlier in June. “That’s like my sole focus after this.”
The reigning CMA entertainer of the year has spent the last decade concentrated on getting to where he’s at now. But as he’s ascends a peak most country artists will never reach, his mind is on the unknowns of being a new parent.
“I’ve never operated in any other way in the last 10 years besides trying to be the best I can be at this thing I do now,” Combs reflected. “So trying to figure out the balancing act of those two things is mildly stressful, but also really exciting.”
His aptly titled new record “Growin’ Up,” out now, shows Combs recognizing what a transitional period it’s been for him. “Doin’ This,” the lead song, is an autobiographical reflection on the idea that even if no one had discovered him, he’d still be singing in a bar in a no-name town on a Friday night.
“It was never about the amount of success or how many awards you have,” he said. “You just appreciate being able to do it at all.”
What’s kept him grounded despite scaling up is his loyalty to the people who believed in him at the beginning, as well as bringing along those he felt deserved a chance in the big leagues. He’s the kind of guy who records songs he wrote with his guitar tech, Jaime Davis, and then cut a duet he wrote with fellow superstar Miranda Lambert. His manager, Chris Kappy, had never managed an artist before he convinced Combs to let him represent him.
“A lot of those band members, a lot of those players that are playing the stadium are the same ones that were playing the clubs with him at the beginning,” said Randy Goodman, chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville.
Goodman said when he signed Combs, the young singer already had a strong fan base who were packing out shows.
“What he had even in that moment was a seasoned aspect of it, a maturity, a self-awareness about his instrument, his voice and the songs that he was singing and the connectivity,” Goodman said.
This year’s tour only features three stadiums, the first shows in Denver and Seattle earlier this year and one on July 30 in Atlanta, so it’s become a test run for what is likely many more stadium gigs to come. Combs admits that he’s been more on the cautious side than some of his team when it comes to booking stadiums.
“If the failure happens, it’s on like such a grander, like more public display than like if you were to fail in a bar,” Combs said with a laugh.
He also wanted to have time to finish the album and focus on bringing the best songs to whatever venue he was playing.
“We don’t have any pyro. We don’t have any fire. We don’t have any bells and whistles,” he said. “If you can’t live and die by the song in this business, then it’s not going to last. And I think that’s so paramount to what we do. There’s always a moment in the show that’s me and a guitar. It’s been that way since we played in bars, and it’s still that way in the stadiums.”
In a format that has been slower than others to shift from traditional radio to streaming as the primary music discovery tool, Combs has excelled at both. And he’s watching streaming numbers very closely as he plots out those setlists.
“I’m not too proud to look at analytics,” he said. “It’s not hard to go, ‘Well, the fans are listening to this song more than they’re listening to that one.’”
Goodman’s goal in the coming years is to put Combs on the global stage. He’s already made inroads by touring in the United Kingdom and Europe pre-pandemic, and fans there have found him primarily through streaming, Goodman said.
“I see Luke, in the near term, doing in the rest of the world what he’s beginning to do right now in the United States, and that is play venues, arenas and stadiums that heretofore most country artists would have never even thought possible,” said Goodman.
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NEW ORLEANS, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 18, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Pegasystems Inc. (NasdaqGS: PEGA), if they purchased the Company's shares between May 29, 2020 and May 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
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On May 9, 2022, post-market, the Company disclosed that a Virginia state court jury deliberating over a lawsuit brought by one of its principal competitors, Appian Corporation ("Appian") for stealing its trade secrets and violating the commonwealth's computer crime law had awarded Appian more than $2 billion for the Company's "willful and malicious" trade secret misappropriation.
On this news, shares of Pegasystems plummeted from $65.93 per share on May 9, 2022, to close at $52.25 per share on May 10, a one-day decline of 21% that wiped out over $1 billion in market capitalization.
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CLIMATE CHALLENGESJune Heat Waves Break Records Across the Globe
It’s not your imagination: This summer is already hotter than normal, from the Russian Arctic to the muggy Gulf Coast. With July and August — usually the hottest summer months — still to come, the early extreme heat offers a grim picture of summer’s growing danger.
It’s just a few days into summer, and heat waves have already toppled records across the globe, from the Russian Arctic to the muggy Gulf Coast. With July and August — usually the hottest summer months — still to come, the early extreme heat offers a grim picture of summer’s growing danger.
Heat has gripped much of the United States over recent weeks. In mid-June, thousands of records were broken from coast to coast as a heat dome settled over the West and slinked east. Since June 15, at least 113 weather stations across the U.S. have registered temperatures that tied or broke record highs. Nightfall has offered little relief, as climate change has made nighttime warmer and warmer.
“These temperatures are occurring with only 2 degrees Fahrenheit of global warming and we are on track for 4 degrees Fahrenheit more warming over this century,” Andrew Dessler, a Texas A&M University climate scientist, told the Associated Press. “I literally cannot imagine how bad that will be.”
After a heat wave broiled the Pacific Northwest last year, Dessler told Grist that there’s so much evidence to show climate change inflames heat waves, it’s now safe to assume that all heat waves are more severe or likelier because of the carbon humans have put into the atmosphere.
Last week, oppressive heat and humidity blanketed the South, bringing heat indexes up to 115 degrees across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. In Jackson, Mississippi, high demand for water, combined with outdated infrastructure, led to low water pressure in the system and a resulting boil-water advisory. Even the northern cities of Minneapolis and Milwaukee reached above 100 degrees, causing roads to buckle and subsequent traffic jams under the hot solstice sun.
Across the Atlantic, a heat wave over western Europe mired France and Spain in temperatures over 104 degrees. After a long period without rain, and under high winds and low humidity, it didn’t take long for fires to break out in Spain and Germany.
Meanwhile, China and Japan have also set blistering new records. On Saturday, Isesaki, a city about 70 miles northwest of Tokyo, reached 104.4 degrees — the highest temperature in June ever measured in Japan. In Tokyo, where temperatures in the 90s are expected to persist for the rest of the week, residents have been instructed to conserve energy after spikes in demand stoked concerns over power outages. The same heat wave smothered eastern China, where some 25 weather stations in the province of Hebei, near Beijing, notched their hottest day ever for any month, ranging from 109.6 to 111.6 degrees.
Even the Arctic hasn’t escaped the sweltering heat: The Russian city of Norilsk, above the Arctic Circle, hit 89.6 degrees on Thursday, setting a new record for its hottest June day and tying with the highest temperature on record.
On Monday, the National Weather Service said this week should bring relief and rain to some. “Areas of the Pacific Northwest and Lower Mississippi Valley that have experienced record high temperatures recently will be cooling down,” the forecast said. Meanwhile, a “hot spell” will be building over the Northern and Central Plains in the next few days.
According to a recent survey, a little more than half of Americans say they have been personally affected by extreme heat. That number is much higher in California, where 71 percent of the survey respondents say it has affected their lives, whether through climbing electricity bills or declining health. After this summer, it may spike higher still.
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US jury finds ex-Argentine officer responsible for massacre
MIAMI (AP) — A jury in Miami has found a former Argentine naval officer responsible for a 1972 massacre of political prisoners in his homeland. It ordered him to pay more than $20 million in damages to relatives of four of the victims. The verdict came Friday against 79-year-old Roberto Guillermo Bravo, who has lived in the United States since 1973. The families filed the civil case against Bravo under a U.S. law that allows judicial action against residents of the United States for acts allegedly committed elsewhere. Bravo and other officers allegedly shot to death 16 unarmed political prisoners and seriously wounded three others at the Trelew military base in Patagonia on Aug. 22, 1972. He contends the deaths occurred during a shootout started by the prisoners as they tried to escape. | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/01/us-jury-finds-ex-argentine-officer-responsible-for-massacre/ | 2022-07-02T03:28:46Z | https://kesq.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/01/us-jury-finds-ex-argentine-officer-responsible-for-massacre/ | true | 4 |
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