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I built my own swimming pool and now my house price has DOUBLED… and I did it from tutorials on YouTube
A DIY DAD has doubled the value of his home by installing his own swimming pool in the back garden.
Alex Dodman, 36, used YouTube tutorials to help him build the pool at his home in Essex.
Despite the £10k price tag, Alex says it was worth doing the job himself as a professional installation could cost £12k.
The ambulance worker from Saffron Walden explained that the pool was a dream project, saying "I had dreamt of having pool once the house was renovated, and I'd even earmarked a little patch to hopefully build it on one day."
However, the decision to begin the massive DIY job was spare of the moment: "I watched a video on YouTube on my lunch break of someone building a pool and that same day I was on the phone hiring a mini digger."
"I started building it in January 2020 and had dug the hole but then covid hit and couldn't get anything materials for ages."
Mr. Dodman described the pandemic break as "a bit of a blessing" as it meant he "started buying the things [he] needed from Facebook market place which was a lot cheaper."
The dad of two has found some fame before for his large scale DIY jobs and the value they add to his home.
He previously saved £75k by installing a gym and home cinema by himself.
It was hard work for a lone worker as Alex "had to move six tonnes of sub-base and add Astro turf around the pool" and "hand dig and rip out bushes" by himself.
The full process took several months, not including breaks caused by the pandemic, leaving the total build time over a year.
The DIY mad Alex has caused a stir on TikTok documenting his home improvements.
Most read in The Scottish Sun
"I document a lot of my DIY around house, from the kitchen, to the home office, outdoor gym, pizza oven and the building of the pergola."
The pool build is the subject of an ongoing series on his TikTok channel, currently in 36 parts. | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/money/9162629/i-built-my-own-pool-from-tutorials-on-youtube/ | 2022-07-15T09:15:42Z | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/money/9162629/i-built-my-own-pool-from-tutorials-on-youtube/ | false | 3 |
The cost of eggs and bread is soaring – a trend that’s particularly punishing for the poorest Americans.
Average food prices climbed an annualized rate of 10.4% in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on July 13, 2022. The gains were driven primarily by the cost of groceries, which jumped the most since the 1970s, by 12.2%. Overall inflation was up 9.1% from a year earlier.
These sharp increases have startled consumers, in large part because food costs had been rising moderately for decades.
While all Americans have seen their grocery bills swell, many may not fully appreciate the enormous burden that rising food costs pose for low-income households. The reason is simple: Poor families spend a much larger share of their income on food than the median household.
In 2020, the average middle-income American family spent roughly 12% of its earnings on food. In sharp contrast, poor households spent 27% on food that year.
What explains this enormous discrepancy? The answer begins with a dramatic change in spending patterns among American households during the 20th century, which I learned while researching shifts in commuting practices.
In the 1900s, the bare necessities of life, including food, were enormously expensive compared with today, leaving little room for spending on other goods or services for most Americans, according to a 2006 study by the Department of Labor. On average, American families spent over 40% of their income on food in 1901, 23% on housing and 14% on clothing.
But the relative cost of food and clothing decreased steadily over the next 100 years. By 2002, the two categories represented only 17.3% of a middle-class family’s expenditures and by 2020, the figure had fallen to 14.2%.
The sharp drop in the cost of food and clothing led to a massive reshuffling of family budgets over roughly the past century. As people reduced their spending on these items, they spent more on housing, transportation and insurance. As the country became wealthier, discretionary spending increased, too. Most Americans had more room in their budgets for eating out, televisions and entertainment.
This revolution in household spending largely excluded poor Americans, who continue to devote most of their income to feeding their families and other necessities like shelter. As a result, they are particularly vulnerable to spikes in food costs.
Low-income households devote more than twice as large a share of their budgets to food as middle-income households. As a result, food inflation is around twice as burdensome for families of limited means. But this actually understates the burden of high food costs on the poor because, unlike middle-class families, they have little discretionary spending they can pare back to free up funds for food.
American households are responding to soaring food inflation by eating out less frequently, buying generic brands and consuming less meat. For many, it may be the first time they’ve ever had to be so careful about what they spent on food.
Poor families, however, have long been forced to deploy these tactics to keep food expenditures in check.
An estimated 38 million Americans are food insecure, meaning that they have insufficient means to obtain sufficient food. The concern is, with food inflation rising at the rate it is, more families will face the prospect of being unsure where their next meal is coming from. | https://theconversation.com/swelling-grocery-bills-are-pummeling-the-poorest-who-spend-over-a-quarter-of-their-incomes-on-food-186980 | 2022-07-15T09:18:01Z | https://theconversation.com/swelling-grocery-bills-are-pummeling-the-poorest-who-spend-over-a-quarter-of-their-incomes-on-food-186980 | true | 16 |
White House: To help salmon, dams may need to be removed
The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to sustainable levels in the Pacific Northwest, and that replacing the energy created by the dams is possible but will cost $11 billion to $19 billion.
The reports were released by the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
“Business as usual will not restore salmon,” said Brenda Mallory, chair of the council. “The Columbia River system is the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest.”
Many salmon runs continue to decline, which environmentalists blame on dams, Mallory said, and her office is leading multi-agency efforts to restore “abundant runs of salmon to the Columbia River Basin.”
Mallory cautioned that the Biden administration is not endorsing any single long-term solution, including breaching the dams.
On Tuesday, a draft report by scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found changes are needed to restore salmon, ranging from removal of one to four dams on the lower Snake River to reintroduction of salmon to areas entirely blocked by dams. A second report studied how power supplies could be replaced if dams are breached.
“These two reports add to the picture — that we are working alongside regional leaders to develop — of what it will take over the decades ahead to restore salmon populations, honor our commitments to Tribal Nations, deliver clean power and meet the many needs of stakeholders across the region," Mallory said.
More than a dozen runs of salmon and steelhead are at risk of extinction in the Columbia and Snake rivers.
Billions of dollars have been spent on salmon and steelhead recovery, but the fish continue to decline, speakers said, and it is time to try a different approach. Dam breaching is opposed by grain shippers, irrigators, power producers and other river users. Dam supporters blame declining salmon runs on other factors, such as changing ocean conditions.
“We need to go to larger-scale actions,” NOAA scientist Chris Jordan said in a briefing on the report Monday.
“We are at a crucial moment for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River Basin when we’re seeing the impacts of climate change on top of other stressors," said Janet Coit, an administrator for NOAA Fisheries.
The issue has percolated in the Northwest for three decades, sparking court fights and political debates over the future of the four dams on the Snake River that environmentalists blame for the decline in salmon and steelhead.
U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, kicked off the latest round of debates in 2021, when he released a plan saying it would cost $34 billion to remove and replace the dams’ services in order to save salmon. U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, both Democrats, are also preparing a report, with their recommendations expected later this summer.
Last month, Murray and Inslee announced that replacing the benefits provided by the four giant hydroelectric dams on the lower Snake River in Washington state would cost $10.3 billion to $27.2 billion.
Breaching the dams would significantly improve the ability of salmon and steelhead to swim from their inland spawning grounds to the Pacific Ocean, where they spend most of their lives, and then back to their original spawning grounds to procreate and die, Murray and Inslee said.
Major benefits of the dams include making the Snake River navigable up to Lewiston, Idaho, allowing barges to carry wheat and other crops to ocean ports. Eliminating the dams would require truck and rail transportation improvements to move crops.
The dams also generate electricity, provide irrigation water for farmers and recreation opportunities for people.
The dams have many supporters, including two GOP members of Congress representing eastern Washington state. The dams are also supported by barge companies, farmers and other business interests. Breaching them would require an act of Congress.
Republican U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of eastern Washington have introduced a bill to protect the dams, which are located in their districts.
In the late 1800s, up to 16 million salmon and steelhead returned to the Columbia River Basin every year to spawn. Over the next century and a half, overfishing whittled that number down. By the early 1950s, just under 130,000 Chinook were returning to the Snake River.
Construction of the first dam on the lower river, Ice Harbor, began in 1955. Lower Monumental followed in 1969, Little Goose in 1970, and Lower Granite in 1975. The dams stretch from Pasco, Washington, to near Pullman, Washington, and stand between migrating salmon and 5,500 miles (8,850 kilometers) of spawning habitat in central Idaho.
The dams have fish ladders, but too many of the salmon die as they swim through the dams and across slack water reservoirs on their migrations.
In 1991, Snake River salmon and steelhead were listed as endangered species, requiring production of a federal recovery plan. Over the next three decades, environmental organizations sued the federal government six times, arguing that the recovery plan was inadequate.
The U.S. government has spent more than $17 billion trying to recover Snake River salmon, through improvements to fish ladders and other measures, with little to show for it.
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This story has been updated to correct that the goal of dam removal is to restore salmon runs to sustainable levels, not historic levels. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2664647178053/white-house-to-help-salmon-dams-may-need-to-be-removed | 2022-07-15T09:19:49Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2664647178053/white-house-to-help-salmon-dams-may-need-to-be-removed | false | 31 |
All to play for: Boks look to wrap up Test series against Wales in CT
- It's the third and final Test match between the Springboks and Wales.
- The game is set to start at 17:05pm on Saturday.
This Saturday will see the Springboks take on the visiting Wales team in the series decider.
The series, so far, has been a tough one for both outfits but most are picking the Springboks to clinch the series.
It depends which Springbok team turns up. The one that came back in the second half of the first Test, or the one that played in the second half of the second Test.
Jan de Koning - editor of Rugby365
Africa Melane posed the question to Jan de Koning on what the Springboks needed to do to bring home another victory.
They need to stay calm definitely and remember what got them the World Cup in 2019.
Jan de Koning - editor of Rugby365
The City of Cape Town is availing a free MyCiTi shuttle service for ticket holders to travel to the DHL Stadium tomorrow. The Fan Walk will also be activated from 1pm.
Scroll up and take a listen to the audio clip attached.
This article first appeared on CapeTalk : All to play for: Boks look to wrap up Test series against Wales in CT
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Back in the late 1970s, BMW had a dream – to build a homologation production racing car alongside Lamborghini. But conflicts arose, relationships were broken, and the car still got made. It was the legendary BMW M1.
With model code E26, this iconic mid-engine sports car that was produced by the German automaker between 1978 and 1981 in less than 500 examples still had Italian roots. This was because the design was penned by none other than Giorgetto Giugiaro when at Italdesign and initial assembly occurred in Turin, Italy, before it moved to Munich, Germany for final assembly and quality inspections.
The model is significant in many ways for BMW, but we can always relate to it being the first mid-engine project by the Bavarian automaker. The fact that the second production mid-engined one is the departed i8 hybrid sports car is quite irrelevant, as it was never intended to be its spiritual successor like the 2008 BMW M1 Homage concept that celebrated its 30th anniversary.
As it turns out, people have been expecting a proper successor for decades. One of them has been longing for a modern M1 reinterpretation for exactly a decade and now finally decided to do something about it. With the man being the virtual artist better known as hycade on social media, the logical decision was obvious – imagine an unofficial second-generation M1 from virtual reality scratches.
And since the pixel master can easily be seen as a massive sports car fan if they are cool, sleek, and do not have XXXL kidneys, there was no other way of making the digital M1 for the model year 2025 than with normal-sized kidneys and a louvered rear. Do you see now, BMW designers, how easy it would be to uphold the legacy and still present the model in question as something coming from the future?
The model is significant in many ways for BMW, but we can always relate to it being the first mid-engine project by the Bavarian automaker. The fact that the second production mid-engined one is the departed i8 hybrid sports car is quite irrelevant, as it was never intended to be its spiritual successor like the 2008 BMW M1 Homage concept that celebrated its 30th anniversary.
As it turns out, people have been expecting a proper successor for decades. One of them has been longing for a modern M1 reinterpretation for exactly a decade and now finally decided to do something about it. With the man being the virtual artist better known as hycade on social media, the logical decision was obvious – imagine an unofficial second-generation M1 from virtual reality scratches.
And since the pixel master can easily be seen as a massive sports car fan if they are cool, sleek, and do not have XXXL kidneys, there was no other way of making the digital M1 for the model year 2025 than with normal-sized kidneys and a louvered rear. Do you see now, BMW designers, how easy it would be to uphold the legacy and still present the model in question as something coming from the future? | https://www.autoevolution.com/news/revival-bmw-m1-concept-is-long-overdue-so-how-about-digital-model-year-2025-193623.html | 2022-07-15T09:27:02Z | https://www.autoevolution.com/news/revival-bmw-m1-concept-is-long-overdue-so-how-about-digital-model-year-2025-193623.html | false | 1 |
LA Supervisors Mitchell, Solis Seek to undermine the sheriff’s race between incumbent Alex Villanueva and challenger Robert Luna!
By Nick Antonicello
The iconic and legendary Kenneth Hahn, arguably LA’s most productive county supervisor ever is probably rolling in his grave as leftists Holly Mitchell and Hilda Solis, both embedded downtown insiders and career politicians are trying to use “charter reform” to hold the position of LA County Sheriff hostage to their defunding law enforcement agenda by creating the authority to remove this elected official if four of the five county supervisors agree!
For the politics of it all is so obvious.
Are they seeking the same intrusion of power over the office of LA County District Attorney George Gascon, currently under the threat of yet another recall or Jeffrey Prang the very competent and effective assessor for LA County?
Of course not.
For this is not about reforming county government or ensuring that the sheriff’s office is more accountable, transparent or even productive, but a political “catch-all” attempt to drive a duly elected law enforcement official from office simply because they don’t like him!
For this gang of five, elected in non-competitive, non-partisan races operate under the radar of invisibility and are for the most part accountable to no one except for the public employees who fuel their campaign coffers, now want to take down Sheriff Alex Villanueva and castrate the office’s ability to function as an independent and autonomous law enforcement agency it needs to be.
For does anyone really believe five embedded politico’s like this bunch at the board of supervisors can effectively manage a $38 billion-dollar budget with no directly-elected county executive?
Why are they not proposing a full-time county executive for the most populated county here in the United States today?
The answer is obvious.
And does anyone believe that the 10 million people of LA County are being properly represented by for what are the most part, five political hacks who troll from one elective office to another?
For when does this masquerade of competent government get exposed?
The LA Times?
The local broadcast media?
Heaven help us!
For if these knuckle-heads of the left truly cared about their constituents, they would form a standing Charter Study Commission to make specific recommendations to voters on how best to govern and improve the delivery of services at the county level instead of soiling reform with the stench and hand of politics as usual!
For starters, how about expanding the size of the LA Board of Supervisors to fifteen, the same size as the LA City Council so that residents would have a far more active and productive say in what is now a detached and removed county apparatus?
And how does this board of just five act as both a collective executive and legislative branch all at once?
It does not.
Instead of a serious examination of county government, they have way too much time on their collective hands and this latest dent in democracy only confirms that five sitting females can be a just as much a stain on democracy than five white dudes serving in the same ineffective capacity!
LA County has non-partisan elections to prevent partisan politics and policy such as this.
The electoral process has yielded two finalists to serve as our next sheriff, and not to be held hostage by a practice they would never apply to themselves and the office they hold!
For the role of the LA County Sheriff represents just a portion of overall spending that needs to be immune and shielded from the obvious power grab of Mitchell and Solis, hell bent in turning this office into a “hand puppet” of the board of supervisors!
For how can this Sheriff have any sense of independence if the board at anytime can willfully erase an election and eradicate this duly elected official if just four supervisors decide to do so?
For who is watching the supervisors?
For this proposal has everything to do with politics, the kind of gutter strategy that leaves the power ultimately with politicians while picking the electoral politics of the people!
Sheriff Villanueva has served four years and now the people will decide his fate, not political hacks like Mitchell and Solis!
Time for real reform at the county level like a directly-elected executive and expansion of the board of supervisors so that this massive amount of power is no longer consolidated into the hands of a few.
Venice Beach has benefitted from a sheriff not afraid to take-on the status quo.
That sense of democracy and democratic action needs to continue and not be stymied by embedded professionals who seek more power, not more effective county government.
Nick Antonicello is a longtime Venetian who speaks out on issue of public policy and government and how they impact Venice. He can be reached via e-mail at nantoni@mindspring.com | https://westsidetoday.com/2022/07/15/column-potential-power-grab-by-la-county-board-of-supervisors-hostile-to-sheriff-alex-villanueva-is-no-reform-at-all/ | 2022-07-15T09:32:42Z | https://westsidetoday.com/2022/07/15/column-potential-power-grab-by-la-county-board-of-supervisors-hostile-to-sheriff-alex-villanueva-is-no-reform-at-all/ | true | 3 |
BEIJING, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 2022 Chinese manufacturers MMO games are developing rapidly overseas, and the explosive MMORPG "The Legand of Neverland" by Ark Games, a subsidiary of Kunlun Tech, continues to expand to the European and American markets after achieving excellent results in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
It is reported that "The Legand of Neverland" officially opened pre-registration in more than 160 countries in Europe and the United States at the end of April, and the dual-platform reservation volume reached 1 million on June 20. The product got the recommended position in the whole region of Google Play platform, and as of now, the reservation volume has exceeded 2 million, and is moving towards the goal of 3 million reservations. The game is expected to be officially launched at the end of August.
"The Legand of Neverland" is Ark Games' new self-published MMORPG with a high-freedom Mori light adventure style, which not only satisfies players' spiritual needs for casual healing, but also bridges the gap with traditional high-intensity MMO games.
In the game, players can walk around every corner of the map as much as possible in the vast world, and also leisurely fish, swim, catch insects, plant flowers, play the piano and dance, whether through life skills to spend a leisurely day, or use the skill of flexible switching weapons to deal with the boss, you can get unexpected fun in this game.
The big world, light adventure style of "The Legand of Neverland" was well received upon its release. The game combines the world background of the Tree of Life and the positioning of the "Mori" style, and incorporates the "flower spirit" into the game, bringing a lot of freshness to the players.
In addition to the worldview background with Japanese fantasy style, "The Legand of Neverland" is also very bright in terms of graphics performance. The game simplifies the details of the screen on the basis of retaining the information conveyed, and adds fantasy colors in addition to easing the visual fatigue caused by the complexity of the screen.
Through the gorgeous visual presentation, vivid character portrayal, smooth and harsh battle scenes and a grand and complete worldview structure. "The Legand of Neverland" creates an immersive gaming experience with cinematic graphics, which has received unanimous praise from gamers around the world.
After its official launch in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan in February 2022, "The Legand of Neverland" achieved the 9th, 8th and 4th best-selling IOS game charts in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau respectively, and its single-day revenue exceeded RMB 2.5 million.
Ark Games is an important global mobile game platform of Kunlun Tech, whose business scope covers the development, distribution and operation of mobile games, as well as the agency distribution of high-quality game products at home and abroad. The game categories include MMORPG, RPG, SLG, casual, etc., mainly for Europe, America, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan markets.
According to the introduction, "The Legand of Neverland" will be launched in more regions, the Chinese market will also be introduced, the Chinese distribution agent by the Ocean Engine, the excellent performance of the game, is expected to form a strong support for the company's performance.
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70s. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from around
60 inland to the mid 60s along the Lake Erie shore. Light southeast
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from the
lower 60s inland to the upper 60s along the Lake Erie shore. Light
winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the
lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 70.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ012-152115-
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early this morning. Highs ranging
from the mid 70s on the hilltops to around 80 across the lower
elevations. Light west winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the
hilltops to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the
lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ019-152115-
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy fog early this morning. Highs ranging from
the mid 70s along the Lake Erie shore to around 80 inland. Light
winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from the upper 50s
in interior valleys to the mid 60s along the Lake Erie shore. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from the
lower 60s in interior valleys to the upper 60s along the Lake Erie
shore. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower 80s. Light winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ020-152115-
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy fog early this morning. Highs in the upper
70s. Light southwest winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the
lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ021-152115-
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy fog early this morning. Highs ranging from
the mid 70s on the hilltops to around 80 across the lower
elevations. Light west winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light
northeast winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s
on the hilltops to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the
lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ013-152115-
Livingston-
Including the city of Geneseo
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early this morning. Highs ranging
from the upper 70s on the hilltops to the lower 80s across the lower
elevations. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 80s on the
hilltops to the mid 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs ranging from the lower 80s on the hilltops to the
mid 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
around 80. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ014-152115-
Ontario-
Including the city of Canandaigua
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the mid 70s on the
hilltops to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from around 80 on the
hilltops to the mid 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs ranging from around 80 on the hilltops to the mid
80s across the lower elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around
70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ003-152115-
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from the lower 60s inland to
the mid 60s along the Lake Ontario shore. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 80s.
$$
NYZ004-152115-
Wayne-
Including the city of Newark
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Some patchy fog early, otherwise sunny. Highs ranging from
the upper 70s along the Lake Ontario shore to the lower 80s inland.
Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from the lower 60s
inland to the mid 60s along the Lake Ontario shore. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 80s along the
Lake Ontario shore to the mid 80s inland. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 80s
along the Lake Ontario shore to the upper 80s inland. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around
70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ005-152115-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the city of Fair Haven
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Some patchy fog early, otherwise sunny. Highs ranging from
the upper 70s along the Lake Ontario shore to the lower 80s inland.
Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the lower 80s along the
Lake Ontario shore to the mid 80s inland. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 90.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ006-152115-
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early this morning. Highs ranging
from the lower 70s on the Tug Hill to the upper 70s across the lower
elevations. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from around
60 across the Tug Hill to the mid 60s along the Lake Ontario shore.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the
Tug Hill to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the Tug
Hill to the mid 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ007-152115-
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early this morning. Highs ranging
from the lower 70s on the Tug Hill to the upper 70s across the lower
elevations. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows ranging from around
60 across the Tug Hill to the mid 60s along the Lake Ontario shore.
Light south winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the Tug Hill
to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the Tug
Hill to the mid 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ008-152115-
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
439 AM EDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog early this morning. Highs ranging
from the lower 70s on the hilltops to the upper 70s across the lower
elevations. Light west winds.
.TONIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light
south winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the
hilltops to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the
hilltops to the mid 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 80.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
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BANGKOK — European shares opened higher Friday after a mixed session in Asia following a report that China's economy contracted by 2.6% in the last quarter due to virus shutdowns that kept businesses closed and people at home.
Stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai fell while most other benchmarks advanced. U.S. futures were little changed and oil prices were mixed.
Official data showed the Chinese economy shrank by 2.6% compared with the January-March period's already weak quarter-on-quarter rate of 1.4%. Compared with a year earlier, which can hide recent fluctuations, growth slid to a weak 0.4% from the earlier quarter's 4.8%.
Anti-virus controls shut down Shanghai, site of the world's busiest port, and other manufacturing centers starting in late March, fueling concerns global trade and manufacturing might be disrupted. Millions of families were confined to their homes, depressing consumer spending.
More outbreaks this week in China and elsewhere in Asia have raised worries that COVID-19 controls might be restored, on top of existing precautions.
Germany's DAX gained 1.5% to 12,706.96 while the CAC 40 in Paris added 0.6% to 5,950.63. Britain's FTSE 100 advanced 0.9% to 7,104.57. The futures for the S&P 500 and Dow industrials were barely changed, gaining less than 0.1%.
In Asia, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index added 0.5% to 26,788.47. The Kospi in Seoul was up 0.4% at 2,330.98 and shares also rose in India and Taiwan.
The Shanghai Composite index lost 1.6% to 3,228.06. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.7% to 6,605.60 and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong declined 2.2% to 20,297.72.
On Thursday on Wall Street, the S&P 500 fell 0.3% with nearly early three out of every four stocks in the benchmark index ending in the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, while the Nasdaq rose less than 0.1%.
The Russell 2000 of small company stocks fell 1.1%.
Wall Street has been assessing the latest government reports showing that inflation remains hot and shows no signs of cooling, even as central banks try to loosen its grip on businesses and consumers by hiking interest rates.
Inflation and the Federal Reserve's fight against it remain key concerns for investors. Inflation at the wholesale level climbed 11.3% in June compared with a year earlier. It is the latest painful reminder that inflation is running hot, following a report on Wednesday that showed prices at the consumer level were 9.1% higher last month than a year earlier.
Pervasive inflation has been squeezing businesses and consumers for months and the Federal Reserve has moved aggressively to try to bring prices down by raising interest rates. That has raised concerns that it could go too far and actually cause a recession.
But markets have been bracing for this for months, buying on dips and looking for silver linings.
"Within the gloom, buyers are attempting to seek for some pockets of optimism. Guidance for economic conditions from the major U.S. banks point towards an impending slowdown, but it came with some downplaying of risks of a severe U.S. recession with strength in consumer spending and labor market," Jun Rong Yeap of IG said in a report.
Investors are will get a clearer picture in the coming weeks about how badly inflation is hurting companies. Several more U.S. banks are on deck to report earnings Friday, including Citigroup and Wells Fargo, along with insurer UnitedHealth Group.
In other trading, U.S. benchmark crude oil gained 24 cents to $96.02 a barrel. It lost 52 cents to $95.78 a barrel on Thursday.
Brent crude, the pricing basis for international trading, added 73 cents to $99.83 a barrel.
The U.S. dollar fell to 138.84 Japanese yen from 138.94 yen. Rising U.S. interest rates have continued to push the dollar higher against other major currencies in countries where rates have not risen or have lagged the hikes by the Fed.
The euro rose to $1.0036 from $1.0020.
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Russian figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze has labeled US journalist Dave Lease “full of s**t” after he fueled speculation that Tutberidze’s daughter could switch to the American team while discussing aspects of her private live.
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Replying on Thursday to a post by Lease’s ‘The Skating Lesson’ Instagram account, Tutberidze wrote: “Dave, you so full of s**t. You have no conscience, no honor.
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“Your statements humiliate the people around you. Shame on you.”
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— The Skating Lesson (@SkatingLesson) July 14, 2022
Tutberidze’s daughter Davis herself took to Instagram at the start of the month to respond to the rumors of her marriage to Smolkin and move to the US team, saying there had been “a lot of false information.”
“We are athletes of the Russian national team and look forward to starting the new season,” wrote the 19-year-old.
“As for our personal life, we try to protect it and hope for understanding and tact from fans and journalists.”
Smolkin and Davis were part of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) team at the Beijing Winter Games back in February, placing 14th in the rhythm dance event.
Tutberidze, 48, is among the most renowned coaches in world figure skating and has forged a steady line of world and Olympic champions in recent years.
That includes Beijing 2022 women’s champion Anna Shcherbakova and silver medalist Alexandra Trusova.
However, scandal surrounded another of Tutberidze’s teenage stars as hot favorite Kamila Valieva was embroiled in a row stemming from a positive doping sample taken several weeks prior to the Olympics.
Tutberidze came under criticism from the likes of IOC president Thomas Bach, who accused her of creating a “chilling” atmosphere with her treatment of Valieva, although the coach received staunch defense in her homeland and from the 16-year-old Valieva herself.
Valieva’s positive test for the heart drug trimetazidine is still being investigated by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), with the Russian team denying any wrongdoing and saying that the substance could have entered her body through contamination with medicine her grandfather was taking.
Questions have also been asked about the delay of several weeks by the WADA-accredited laboratory in Sweden which dealt with her sample.
Russian skaters are currently banned from all events held by the International Skating Union (ISU) because of the conflict in Ukraine. | https://www.rt.com/sport/559030-eteri-tutberidze-message-dave-lease-daughter/ | 2022-07-15T09:46:39Z | https://www.rt.com/sport/559030-eteri-tutberidze-message-dave-lease-daughter/ | false | 1 |
A vicar has found himself in court and being placed on the sex offenders' register after being caught performing a sex act with a Henry vacuum cleaner. John Jeffs was naked apart from a pair of ladies' stocking, the court heard.
He was caught "thrusting" into the Henry's nozzle by a horrified churchgoer who was attending a talk about Asperger’s syndrome at The Baptist Centre in Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire, in September 2020. The 74-year-old, of Middleton Cheney, who is now retired, continued despite being caught, the court heard, later telling police this was because he felt "naughty".
Jeffs was found guilty of indecent exposure after a trial at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, reports the Mirror. He was working as a pastoral manager at Christian faith-based group, Parents Talking Asperger’s, the court was told.
Following the court case, the group claimed they ceased involvement with Jeffs seven months prior to the offence taking place. The horrified witness recounted how when they walked past his office, they saw the vicar nearly naked, aside from the stockings he had on.
The court heard he was "standing between two dark chairs, thrusting into a Henry Hoover". Jeffs was given an 18-month community order and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register.
He was also ordered to pay £845 in court costs and £200 in compensation to the victim who witnessed the sex act. Jeffs' solicitor said that he was still coming to terms with the loss of his wife at a young age and was in "a lot of pain" because he was ignoring his health and his diabetes was not medicated.
Prosecuting, Ellie Hutchinson said that Jeffs accepted in a police interview that he was performing a sex act in a church, but claimed he did not know he would be seen.
The magistrate said: "Why you thought it best to bring this matter to trial, I have no idea." | https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/naughty-vicar-caught-wearing-stockings-7336169 | 2022-07-15T09:47:06Z | https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/naughty-vicar-caught-wearing-stockings-7336169 | true | 3 |
The trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner, who pleaded guilty last week to drug charges stemming from a February arrest at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, resumed in the Russian capital Friday.
Surrounded by three security personnel, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and center for the Phoenix Mercury was led into thecourtroom at Moscow's Khimki City Court in handcuffs, wearing a yellow and black tie-dyed Nirvana T-shirt ahead of her hearing at 10 a.m. local time (3 a.m. ET).
Griner, 31, has remained in detention after Russian authorities said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Her lawyer, Alexander Boikov, previously told reporters that Griner admitted that the vape canisters were hers, but said she brought them to Russia unintentionally.
On Friday her defense team submitted more documents to the court, including around 20 character references from different charities and sporting organizations, as well as medical records purporting to show Griner, a 6-foot-9 native of Houston, had a history of injuries that has resulted in severe chronic pain.
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ROSEMOUNT, Minn. - Authorities in Rosemount announced Wednesday that the cold case of a body found in 2014 has been solved. In a morning press conference, Rosemount police and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office said that DNA science and law enforcement partnerships helped bring closure to the family of a missing man. The medical examiner identified the body as James Everett, who was 48 years old at the time of his death. He was from Cohocton, New York and went missing in the fall of 2013. "It's been a long time coming," Police Chief Mike Dahlstrom said. "This is... | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2664842591484/minnesota-teenager-watching-stranger-things-causes-crash | 2022-07-15T09:54:10Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2664842591484/minnesota-teenager-watching-stranger-things-causes-crash | false | null |
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The shop, Calder Community Kindness, is selling second-hand clothes, books, vinyl and more to raise money to alleviate hardship in the Upper Calder Valley.
Calder Community Cares has been providing support to families throughout the Upper Calder Valley for over two years now, and to help fund the amazing work it does it has opened a new shop in Hebden Bridge. The store is located in the town’s former Tourist Information Centre.
The shop is selling everything from clothes and books to jewellery, accessories and children’s toys, all donated by the shop’s fantastic supporters. The money raised is going to support Calder Community Cares with its wide range of projects, all designed to alleviate hardship and promote wellbeing for refugees, families and people in poverty throughout the Upper Calder Valley.
In the spirit of the incredible Calderdale community the store hopes to tap into, Calder Community Kindness has been helped out by local people and organisations. Calderdale Council has provided the building to the shop for six months, rent-free, and everything in it - from the products to the furniture and fittings - has all been donated.
Members of the local community helped out with window cleaning and joinery, while some of the shop fittings and stock were donated by businesses including Spirals, Hebden Bridge Antiques Centre, HOTCAKES, Hebden Bridge Records, Bornagainprints and Terrier Antiques. RiotUs has also provided media support and advice.
Catriona Lucas, the new shop’s manager, said: “We were delighted to get such a wonderful response from our community, it’s been a huge help.
“We know we can do a lot of amazing things for people throughout the Calder Valley, and Calder Community Kindness will help fund that wonderful work.”
Calder Community Kindness is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, and is located at Butler’s Wharf, Hebden Bridge Marina, next to Hebden Bridge Picture House.
For those looking to help out with donations, the store is especially looking for good-quality clean clothes, unused toiletries and gifts and vinyl records. It’s also looking to provide free school uniforms for local families, so any donated uniforms would be extremely appreciated. | https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/business/brand-new-shop-opens-doors-in-hebden-bridge-raising-money-to-support-families-3769156 | 2022-07-15T09:57:37Z | https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/business/brand-new-shop-opens-doors-in-hebden-bridge-raising-money-to-support-families-3769156 | true | 1 |
A woman who was arrested at the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard is threatening to sue the Metropolitan Police over her treatment and is appealing for funds from the public.
Lawyers for Patsy Stevenson have sent a pre-action letter of claim to the force, threatening legal action over its policing of the vigil and its conduct towards her in March 2021.
Hundreds attended the vigil in south-west London to pay their respects to 33-year-old Ms Everard, who was murdered after disappearing while walking home.
The event had originally been organised by Reclaim These Streets, who cancelled it after the Met said it should not go ahead, and no definitive answer on the matter was provided by the High Court.
But people turned up throughout the day, and officers did not intervene for the first six hours while many came to lay flowers, with the Duchess of Cambridge also paying her respects.
By the evening, hundreds of people had gathered and refused to leave when asked by police, leading to clashes that saw protesters bundled to the ground and arrested.
Images of Ms Stevenson being handcuffed and held down by two male officers sparked anger at Scotland Yard’s policing of the gathering.
An official report from the watchdog, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), backed the Met’s handling of the event and found no evidence of heavy-handedness.
In a ruling by the High Court in March this year, two senior judges found the Met’s decisions in the run-up to the planned event were “not in accordance with the law” and breached the rights of the organisers.
Ms Stevenson, who is represented by Bindmans law firm, said she is “motivated by this landmark result” and “determined to see my case through to the end”.
The 29-year-old is seeking an apology, an admission of liability from the Met that her human rights were breached, damages for false imprisonment and assault during her arrest and for the £200 fixed penalty notice she paid to be withdrawn.
Ms Stevenson has launched a CrowdJustice page to raise £10,000 for her legal fees and any costs “if the police continue to defend the claim”.
She said: “Women are being murdered just for being women. All we wanted was a space to collectively grieve and express anger, but this was denied to us. Instead, police officers used physical force to police our emotions, silence us and shut down this important space.
“Part of the reason I want to bring this case is because I know there are others who do not feel able to – whether it is because of the lack of availability of funding, because they are scared, or to protect themselves against reliving the trauma.
“I really hope that this will give others some courage to stand up for what they believe in and know that no matter how big the fight, no matter what title the police have, regardless of the power imbalance, you can fight them, because if someone abuses their power, I believe they must be held accountable.”
The Metropolitan Police has been asked to reply to the letter, sent on Tuesday, by 4pm on Friday.
The force declined to comment. | https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2022/07/15/woman-arrested-at-sarah-everard-vigil-threatening-to-sue-met-police/ | 2022-07-15T10:06:09Z | https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2022/07/15/woman-arrested-at-sarah-everard-vigil-threatening-to-sue-met-police/ | false | 11 |
Widow heartbroken as cat 'tied up and shot' by canal
A WIDOW has been left heartbroken after discovering that her beloved cat had been the victim of a horrific attack.
Ann Bellfield found her tabby cat, Melly, lying injured under a car near Granary Wharf, Leeds at around 8.30am on Wednesday, July 13. After rushing Melly to the hospital, the 54-year-old was told that her cat had three air-gun pellets in her face, and also had injuries which suggested she had been restrained.
Ann was horrified by what her seven-year-old cat endured.
She has already spent over £700 to stabilise her cat, and expects to eventually fork out close to £3,000 as she appeals to find the culprits, reports Leeds Live.
Ann, who previously worked in criminal law before deciding to travel the UK's canal network full time, said: "I'm absolutely devastated. I'm an animal lover and just travel with my cat and dog as they're my family.
"I spent the entirety of yesterday going between crying with heartbreak and boiling with rage. Why would someone do this?
"Someone's done this very very deliberately. They shot her at very close range for the pellets to go in like they did. They've tried to kill her. One of them went in almost centre forehead. They've tried to execute her.
"She's very friendly. When people walk past she'll walk up to them and purr and wrap herself around their legs. She's a very gentle soul.
"My animals have never known any badness and it breaks my heart that this will change Melly's entire personality.
"She's gone over to someone and they've completely broken her trust and hurt her."
Ann was docked on the Leeds and Liverpool canal as she had recently completed all 127 miles of the canal in her narrowboat, which she lives on with Melly and springer spaniel Pugwash.
She usually lets Melly out around 10.30pm every night for a wander for an hour or so, and said Melly usually does not go very far from the boat before returning.
On Tuesday July 12, she had done the same as normal.
"She still wasn't back at 3am, and still again not back at 8am the next day.
"So I went looking for her both times, and I found her cowering under a car about 100 yards away in the morning," Ann said.
"I could tell there was something wrong with her straight away, she was acting very strange and was really floppy and her face was obviously injured.
"I thought they were puncture marks from a fight so I got an emergency vet appointment.
"She was dehydrated and looked to be in shock and couldn't even stand up by the time we got there.
"And then they told me the heart-breaking news that the puncture wounds were because someone had shot her in the face and there were still three pellets inside her - one in her neck, one next to her skull.
"She's also ripped all her claws out so the vet is pretty sure they've had her restrained somehow to stop her escaping.
"I can't believe she survived."
Vets4Pets were able to stabilise Melly, but will continue to monitor her progress.
She has managed to continue eating again but will remain on painkillers for a while.
In about a week, vets will attempt to remove the two pellets under her neck.
Those should be easier, but the pellet up against her skull has fragmented so it is not certain how safely it can be removed.
It cost Ann £708 yesterday just to stabilise Melly, but the scans, surgery and anaesthetics needed could send her up to £3,000.
"It's not money I've got," Ann said. "I'll have to call in favours.
"I live a modest life and the bill to save Melly has wiped out my emergency fund."
Ann, who previously had lived in Haworth, West Yorkshire, retired five years ago after her husband sadly died suddenly.
Struggling with trauma and auto-immune disorder, she decided life was short, and she'd like to take Melly and Pugwash on a boat tour around the country's entire network of canals.
Ann added: "For me, Melly and Pugwash are my family - it's absolutely devastating for something to happen to them. I don't know how someone could be so evil.
"Please don't buy your kids and teenagers air guns, though I know this could've been an adult too.
"They're not harmless toys. They can kill animals - I know they've killed swans before and I've had two cats injured by air guns before - one of them died after it pierced his bowel.
Ann is appealing to any business owners along the canal near Granary Wharf who may have seen anything or have CCTV footage of the night to get in touch.
Her police reference number is 20220714-0294.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed that they are aware of the incident and will be meeting with Ann to discuss the details in further. | https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1640937/Leeds-widow-heartbroken-cat-tied-up-shot-canal | 2022-07-15T10:06:40Z | https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1640937/Leeds-widow-heartbroken-cat-tied-up-shot-canal | false | 2 |
Casey White indicted for murder in death of former jailer Vicky White
FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — A Lauderdale County grand jury has indicted Casey White on a murder charge stemming from his April escape from the Lauderdale County Jail.
The murder charge follows the death of Vicky White, a Lauderdale County jailer who assisted White’s escape from the jail.
Professional soccer coming to Joe Davis Stadium in HuntsvilleVicky White died as authorities were closing on the pair in Evansville, Ind., 11 days after the escape. Indiana officials said she died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The indictment alleges that in the furtherance of his escape, Casey White caused the death of Vicky White.
Officials said the Whites, who were not related, had a “suicide pact” where she would kill herself and he would die in a shootout with police. But, he was taken into custody without incident.
Felony murder in Alabama can be charged when someone dies while a defendant is committing a crime.
White is also facing a capital murder charge in Lauderdale County in the 2015 stabbing death of Connie Ridgeway.
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Which leather shorts are best?
Leather shorts are a wardrobe staple that can effortlessly slide into any season with a few accessory updates. The best pair is long enough for you to feel comfortable no matter where you go, gives your body a flattering shape and boasts a neutral hue that you can wear with nearly anything in your closet.
If you are looking for a high waist with a flattering A-line silhouette, the Kendall and Kylie Vegan Leather Paperbag Shorts are a top choice.
What to know before you buy leather shorts
The material
As the quality of synthetic leather goods has increased, the demand for genuine leather has decreased. Thus, leather has evolved into more of a look than a literal reference to traditional animal hide.
You might even be hard-pressed to find genuine leather shorts at all. Why buy the cow when you can get a quality synthetic for (so much) less?
With that, here are some materials used to make leather shorts.
- Genuine leather: Commonly made from cowhide, but sheep, goat and buffalo hides are also used.
- Polyurethane: Cotton or polyester is coated in a polymer-based substance and given a textured finish.
- Silicone: Materials such as cotton or polyester are coated in silicone and given a leather finish.
Note that polyurethane and silicone-based leathers are typically called faux or vegan leathers.
The silhouette
The silhouette of your leather shorts lends to their wearability. If you go for a style that is both comfortable and chic, you are far more apt to use them regularly. Here are four popular shapes to consider.
- Athletic shorts: These are typically casual activewear, but trendy brands mix athletic styles with lush materials such as vegan leather for an edgy aesthetic.
- Bermuda shorts: This style lands a couple of inches above the knee, providing coverage for a fit you can easily dress up or down.
- Paper bag shorts: These feature a long or short inseam with an A-line cut and a high waist that resembles a cinched paper bag.
- Skorts: This chic fit hides attached shorts under a skirt for added security and is especially useful for shorter styles.
The rise
Nearly everyone has a preference regarding where the waistband of their shorts lands on their body. To find a pair of shorts you love, you need to know the category in which your preferred rise sits. Here are three standard rises.
- Low-rise: Lands at or below your hip and typically measures 7-8 inches high.
- Mid-rise: Sits below your navel and measures 8-10 inches high.
- High-rise: Rests at or above your navel and measures 10 inches or higher.
What to look for in quality leather shorts
Neutral colors
A neutral color can instantly elevate your leather shorts to a top pick for every outing. Consider your existing wardrobe as you choose among tan, brown, black and gray hues that complement your favorite pieces.
Pockets
Pockets are a must-have for those days when you don’t feel like toting a wallet or purse around. The best leather shorts boast pockets that do not add bulk to their silhouette but are roomy enough for your essentials.
Versatility
Clothing is an investment, not just with your hard-earned money but in closet space. Even if you want leather shorts for a special occasion, the more versatile your selection, the more wear you will get from them.
To do that, find the best silhouette for your shape in plain styles that you can transform with the right accessories.
How much you can expect to spend on leather shorts
You can spend $30-$200 on a pair of faux leather shorts, depending on the brand and the quality of the materials. High-quality shorts made of genuine leather typically cost $200 or more.
Leather shorts FAQ
What style of shorts flatters most body types?
A. Features such as a high waist and A-line cut with a wide leg carve out a universally flattering shape.
How do you know your size in leather shorts?
A. While you might be tempted to go with your typical size when shopping online, pay close attention to the manufacturer’s sizing charts and select your size based on those measurements instead.
What are the best leather shorts to buy?
Top leather shorts
Kendall and Kylie Vegan Leather Paperbag Shorts
What you need to know: These vegan leather paper bag shorts look great dressed up or down.
What you’ll love: These shorts are a polyurethane and polyester blend and give you three color options. They boast vegan leather in a flattering shape with a drawstring closure and come in sizes XS-XL.
What you should consider: They might be a little too baggy for those who prefer a more fitted style.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top leather shorts for the money
Favastee High Waist Faux Leather Shorts
What you need to know: These chic shorts boast a universally flattering A-line cut.
What you’ll love: They have deep front pockets with an added back pocket detail. They feature an elastic drawstring closure, a high waist and a slimming wide-leg cut. The material is a polyurethane blend, and they come in sizes S-2XL.
What you should consider: You must wash them by hand or on a delicate cycle and lay them flat to dry.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Everbellus Faux Leather Shorts
What you need to know: These soft shorts are versatile enough to blend in with a wide range of wardrobes.
What you’ll love: These boast a high waist, wide leg and a flat front with pockets. They are polyester, blended with polyurethane and spandex, for a comfortable fit. Their universal cut and sleek style can adapt to most pieces you pair them with, and they come in sizes S-2XL.
What you should consider: Some might feel their style is a little too plain.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Corsair has introduced a new gaming keyboard to its range in the form of the K70 Pro 60% mechanical wireless keyboard now available to purchase priced at $180. The new keyboard offers three ways to connect allowing users to connect wirelessly on PC, Mac, and consoles using the companies Slipstream Wireless technology.
Or switch to Bluetooth compatibility with a wide range of devices including phones and tablets. Finally a wired connection is also possible using the USB wired mode offering lightning-fast 8,000 Hz hyper-polling, “8x faster than standard gaming keyboards” says Corsair.
Mechanical wireless keyboard
“The K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS makes a brilliant statement in any setting. Customizable per-key RGB backlighting shines bright, with up to 20 layers of onboard lighting effects powered by CORSAIR AXON Hyper-Processing Technology, while a radiant 360° RGB LightEdge projects even more RGB lighting around the entire perimeter of the keyboard. Unite lighting effects with the rest of your setup using powerful CORSAIR iCUE software, which also enables key remaps, custom macros, and real-time RGB lighting integration when playing select games (wired mode only).”
“The K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS’ compact profile is tailor-made for taking with you anywhere. Its highly portable 60% form-factor offers almost all of the functionality of a full-size keyboard thanks to expansive onboard shortcuts that activate a wide range of commands and media controls, and the ability to further customize inputs in iCUE software.
A detachable braided USB Type-C cable gets you connected quickly for playing and charging on any system, while storage for up to 50 onboard profiles ensures you’re never without your own customized settings and lighting. When connected wirelessly, a long-lasting battery keeps you in the game for up to 32 hours with brilliant RGB effects or 200 hours with backlighting turned off on a single charge.”
“The K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS is the most customizable CORSAIR keyboard yet. It comes equipped with your choice of 100% CHERRY MX Red or SPEED mechanical keyswitches – both guaranteed for 100 million keystrokes – which are hot-swappable, so you can quickly slot in your favorite MX-compatible keyswitch (or even mix-and-match for different keys).
Likewise, the keyboard’s durable, wear-and-shine-resistant PBT double-shot keycaps feature a standard bottom row layout, so any set of custom keycaps will fit. Lastly, the iconic aluminium frame, a hallmark of the K70 Series, now comes with an accent bar that can be swapped out to add an extra splash of color to your keyboard (additional colors sold separately).”
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Brittney Griner back in Russian court as trial continues
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner faced a Russian court again on Friday as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges.
Griner’s defense lawyers presented evidence that the basketball player received permission from Arizona health authorities to use cannabis for chronic pain.
“The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis. The permission was issued on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health,” lawyer Maria Blagovolina was cited by Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti as saying.
The defense on Friday also submitted tests she underwent as part of an anti-doping check, the RIA-Novosti report said. They didn’t detect any prohibited substances in her system.
The next hearing of Griner’s case was scheduled for July 26.
Griner was arrested at the Russian capital’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February when customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She acknowledged in court that she possessed the canisters, but said she had no criminal intent and that their presence in her luggage was due to hasty packing. She is facing up to 10 years in prison.
In Russia’s judicial system, admitting guilt doesn’t automatically end a trial.
Griner is one of the most prominent female athletes in the U.S., a standout for the Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have said they are doing all they could to win her release, as well as that of other Americans the U.S. considers “wrongly detained” by Russia, including former Marine Paul Whelan.
Washington may have little leverage with Moscow, though, because of strong animosity over its military operation in Ukraine.
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. after being convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Others have suggested that Griner could be traded along with Whelan, who is serving 16 years in Russia on an espionage conviction that the U.S. has described as a setup.
The State Department’s designation of Griner as wrongfully detained moves her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator. The classification has irritated Russia.
Asked about the possibility of Griner being swapped for a Russian jailed in the U.S., Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, the senior Russian diplomat, has noted that until her trial is over “there are no formal or procedural reasons to talk about any further steps.”
Ryabkov warned that U.S. criticism, including the description of Griner as wrongfully detained and dismissive comments about the Russian judicial system, “makes it difficult to engage in detailed discussion of any possible exchanges.”
Griner’s detention has been authorized through Dec. 20, suggesting the trial could last months. Griner’s lawyers, however, said they expect it to conclude around the beginning of August.
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The latest Jan. 6 Committee hearing revealed the incestuous relationship between violent militias, extremists, and Trump’s inner circle—whose decision to march to the U.S. Capitol was deliberate, premeditated, and planned.
The committee showed a draft tweet in which Trump wrote, “I will be making a Big Speech at 10AM on January 6th at the Ellipse…please arrive early, massive crowds expected. March to the Capitol after. Stop the Steal!”
Even though the tweet wasn’t sent, Katrina Pierson, Trump’s former spokeswoman, emailed rally organizers that Trump was going to “call on everyone to march to the Capitol.” Those marchers included Ali Alexander, one of the organizers of the Stop the Steal really, who sent a text to a conservative journalist that Trump was going to “order” them to march to the Capitol. Trump also wanted Alexander and Alex Jones (who has gotten rich propagating fake conspiracy theories) to speak at the rally because Trump “likes the crazies,” according to a text exchange between Pierson and Trump activist Kyle Kremer. Pierson added, “he loved people who viciously defended him in public”.
That included Stephen Ayres, a witness at the hearing and die-hard MAGA supporter, who said, “We basically were just following what [Trump] said.” As a result of doing his own research on the internet, Ayres was radicalized by right-wing lies, conspiracy theories, and disinformation. He assumed his dear leader wanted him to march to the Capitol, so he did, and as a result, he eventually pleaded guilty to disorderly and disruptive conduct, lost his job, and was forced to sell his home.
Ayres was joined by thousands of MAGA patriots who were going to “take back” the country that was stolen from them by the “deep state.”
There is a historical parallel between the red MAGA hat-wearing extremists who commit wanton acts of political violence in the service of an authoritarian thug, and the brownshirt militias of Nazi Germany. (Before you send an angry email falsely accusing me of saying “all Trump voters are Nazis,” read the previous sentence again.) They’re wearing different costumes and shouting different slogans, but like the stormtroopers of the past, groups like the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, and dozens more are weaponized militias willing to use violence to cement authoritarian rule.
The question ahead of us is whether the majority acknowledges this active threat to our fragile democracy, or will we continue being “willfully blind” to appease bad-faith Republicans who are actively engaged in an ongoing coup?
The MAGA brownshirts took Trump seriously, and literally
On Dec. 19, 2020, Trump tweeted about a “big protest in D.C.,” adding, “Be there, will be wild!” Extremists online saw Trump’s tweet as a green light to start plotting and orchestrating their violent coup attempt.
The committee revealed messages in which Trump supporters fantasized about killing cops and Democrats, and referred to Jan. 6 as “the day of the rope” and “D-Day.” Another wrote, “Trump just told us to come armed. Fucking A. This is happening!” They can’t be blamed for assuming Trump wanted them to unleash hell. After all, Trump did tell the Proud Boys, an armed, right-wing group, to “stand back and stand by” when he was asked multiple times to denounce white supremacy during the 2020 presidential debates.
The Proud Boys took Trump literally and seriously.
They allegedly wrote a plan, entitled “1776 Returns,” which outlined their goal to forcibly take control of D.C.-area buildings to ensure their demands were met, which included Congress certifying that Donald Trump had been re-elected.
The night before the insurrection, the leader of the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, met with Stewart Rhodes, leader of the Oath Keepers (which was described by its former spokesperson Jason Van Tatenhove as a “violent militia” that came to D.C. seeking an “armed revolution.”) Specifically, in two open letters published in December 2020, Rhodes asked Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act. He wrote “millions of American military and law enforcement veterans, and many millions more loyal patriotic American gun owners stand ready to answer your call to arms, and obey your orders to get this done.” Those willing to obey include Republican elected officials.
One could dismiss Tarrio and Rhodes as right-wing cranks; however, they represent the growing brownshirt component of the radicalized Republican ecosystem. For example, at least 28 elected officials currently have ties to the Oath Keepers, which includes Arizona Republican Mark Finchem, who is running for secretary of state and actively promotes the Big Lie. The Oath Keepers are also connected to Roger Stone and Michael Flynn, Trump’s former national security adviser and a popular fixture in the MAGA-verse and QAnon conspiracy circles.
Flynn sits on the board of Defending the Republic, the group created by Sidney Powell, which made millions trying to overturn the 2020 election and promote conspiracy theories. Powell was so committed to the Big Lie that she allegedly told Trump to have the federal government seize state voting machines, and he almost appointed her as special counsel to investigate election fraud. There are also suspicions that she’s the Oath Keepers’ sugar mama. A judge has ordered Rhodes to reveal if Powell’s group is improperly paying for his legal fees.
Although Rhodes and Tarrio (along with other leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys) have been charged with seditious conspiracy, they are not the only MAGA supporters willing to use violence to further their ends. A recent PRRI poll revealed that a third of Republicans believe “true American patriots may have to resort to violence” in order to “save the country.”
The far right has manufactured its villains, whom they believe are best vanquished with guns—which now have more rights than women thanks to an increasingly radicalized right-wing Supreme Court.
GOP heroes now include Kyle Rittenhouse, a young man who shot and killed two people at a Black Lives Matter protest, and Mark McCloskey, who, along with his wife, illegally brandished firearms against peaceful BLM protesters. The couple was rewarded with a primetime slot at the 2020 Republican National Convention to warn white families about Black and brown people invading the suburbs. The couple was also pardoned by the Republican governor of Missouri.
To draw an obvious parallel between the past and the rising political power of the modern-day brownshirts, GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar both spoke at a white nationalist conference hosted by the racist and antisemitic Nick Fuentes, who was also present at the Jan. 6 insurrection with his Groypers group. According to the Southern Law Poverty Center, Fuentes allegedly told insurrectionists to “break down the barriers and disregard the police.” Reps. Greene and Gosar have not been censured by GOP leadership and remain members in good standing with their caucus.
In his rise to power, Trump’s vulgarity, cruelty, and invitation to use violence was what separated him from the pack of Republican presidential wannabes. It was his call to authoritarianism—rather than politics as usual—that Republican voters fell in love with. They loved when he encouraged his supporters to beat up protesters, demonized the press as the “enemy of the people,” and called for a plainly racist “Muslim ban.”
Even with Trump out of office, the GOP has shown it only cares about national security if it involves Muslims, Black people, and immigrants. Violent insurrections, mass shootings, and the rise of white power movements (the No. 1 domestic threat in America), barely rate on their list of concerns.
It’s up to the Justice Department and law enforcement to aggressively investigate violent extremist movements—and their political allies—and hold them accountable before the 2024 election. Mainstream institutions, especially the media, must keep educating themselves about this threat and warning the public—much like they obsessed over Muslims during the endless War on Terror.
This time, the threat is domestic, homegrown, and increasingly normalized by the GOP and Trump.
Don’t take my word for it. Just listen to Tatenhove, the former Oath Keeper, who warned the nation: “If a president who is trying to instill, and encourage, to whip up a civil war among his followers using lies and deceit and snake oil, regardless of the human impact, what else is he going to do if he gets elected again?”
We all saw the sneak preview on Jan. 6. It’s up to our institutions, especially the Justice Department, to ensure we don’t see the bloody feature in 2024. | https://www.thedailybeast.com/were-not-prepared-for-what-maga-brownshirts-will-do-in-2024?source=articles&via=rss | 2022-07-15T10:22:28Z | https://www.thedailybeast.com/were-not-prepared-for-what-maga-brownshirts-will-do-in-2024?source=articles&via=rss | false | 2 |
BTS members had a fun night together as they attended J-Hope’s Jack in The Box album release at HYBE headquarters, Seoul, South Korea.
Dressed up in stylish outfits, the much-loved K-pop idols, who recently took a break from group activities, not only attended the event but also danced the night away with celebrity guests.
Famed stars of the Korean music industry including Yoon Mi Rae, BIBI, Tiger JK, Jessi, Hyun A, Dawn, Babysleek and others were also present at the party.
However, it was Jungkook who caught everyone’s attention as he grooved to BTS and Megan Thee Stallion’s Butter along with K-Hope.
Bringing back his iconic dance sequence from the 3J choreography, the 24-year-old K-pop idol cheered up his ‘Hyung’ with a couple of enthralling moves.
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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trusted Future today released the results of a survey of nearly 1,000 parents of school-age children in the United States to better understand their views of the challenges and opportunities they face as it relates to children's privacy and safety online. The survey was designed to learn from parents about what key steps they believe would help foster greater trust in the technologies they use every day, and expand opportunities for their children tomorrow.
Key findings of the survey include:
- Parents view tech as vital and important to their children's future: 92% of parents believe being connected to the internet is important for their family.
- Parents recognize the importance of protecting their children's personal data, including their identity (90%), location (88%), health data (87%), age (85%), school records (85%), and browsing history (84%).
- A large majority of parents (86%) believe it is important to talk with their kids about digital safety and privacy. And they're actually doing it, with 79% of parents of teenagers telling us they have, and 69% of parents whose kids are 11 and under.
- A majority (75%) of parents believe having a "'tech talk" is as important for teens as having the "sex talk," rising to 79% for parents of teenagers.
- An overwhelming majority of parents (91%) want apps reviewed by experts for security and privacy prior to being made available to consumers.
- Parents' top priority for Congress is privacy, with 63% wanting Congress to adopt additional privacy protections whether for children specifically or the country as a whole, as compared to, for example, only 3% whose top priority is antitrust legislation.
"Parents view internet technologies as vital for their family's future, but also are very concerned about creating a safe environment for their children to take advantage of the benefits these technologies provide. We found that parents want to take an active role in their kid's digital lives, but that does not mean that they should have to be a Chief Information Security Officer and everyone has a role to play to protect kids' digital experiences. Parents are looking to tech innovators to provide the tools they need to keep their families' personal data private and want policymakers to prioritize additional privacy protections above any other technology policy legislation."
In addition to better privacy protections, the survey also showed a strong level of parental support for Congressional action on addressing cyberthreats like malware, federal and state funding for coding education for children at public schools, universal access to high speed broadband and connected learning tools, and increased investment in emerging technological innovation so that children can reap the benefits of the good-paying jobs in high-tech industries of the future.
The full survey is available to download here.
Trusted Future is a non-profit organization dedicated to the belief that we need smarter, better-informed efforts to enhance trust in today's digital ecosystem in order to expand opportunities for tomorrow. We believe we deserve a vibrant digital ecosystem that is trusted, responsible, inclusive, and safe -- one where you can trust that your privacy will be protected, your data will be secured, your safety can be protected, that leads to a more just, equitable and inclusive society, and that fosters previously unthinkable opportunities to improve your life. We bring together experts, advance new research, highlight common sense best practices, policies and recommendations, and explore new ways to foster and enhance the basic trust we need to support and sustain a healthier digital ecosystem. For more information, visit www.trustedfuture.org and follow us on Twitter @atrustedfuture.
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Deutsche Telekom has sold a 51% stake in its GD Towers business for €17.5 billion, becoming the latest major European telco (opens in new tab) to divest some control of its passive mobile infrastructure assets to a third party.
The successful bid came from a consortium comprising DigitalBridge and Brookfield, both of which have experience in the field and have promised to invest in the business to further monetise the tower assets in Germany and Austria.
The deal provides Deutsche Telekom with an opportunity to reduce its debt and further its ambition to achieve a majority stake in T-Mobile USA, while it retains significant minority rights as a 49% shareholder in GD Towers.
Tower sale
The operator will remain the anchor tenant and will benefit from any future revenue growth in the business.
“Deutsche Telekom once again delivers on its strategic agenda. We crystalize the value of our tower assets, thereby creating value for our shareholders,” said Tim Höttges, CEO of Deutsche Telekom.
“At the same time the deal allows us to continue improving Deutsche Telekom’s undisputed network leadership in Germany and benefit from further value upside of the towers business through our retained 49% stake.”
Many operators have sought to either sell or spin off their tower assets in recent years, hoping to raise funds to invest in new networks. A sale generates immediate capital, while a separate entity or joint-venture can be more effective at monetising the infrastructure than if it stays in house.
Meanwhile, private equity firms and third-party investors who can take a long term view appreciate the predictable returns and the scope for growth given the expected explosion in demand for mobile data and 5G services.
Spanish firm Cellnex has a growing portfolio of assets across Europe, including those formerly owned by Three’s parent company CK Hutchison, while Vodafone has spun off its towers into Vantage Towers, a business which went public last year.
“This represents a great opportunity to invest in a highly attractive tower portfolio, with highly contracted cash flows and strong upside potential,” elaborated Sam Pollock, Managing Partner at Brookfield and CEO Infrastructure. “Brookfield is already a leading global infrastructure investor, with approximately 200,000 telecom tower and rooftop sites under management globally. We hope to bring that experience and expertise to this new partnership, for the benefit of our customers in Germany, Austria and beyond.”
“The combination of Deutsche Telekom’s leading mobile network and market position, alongside one of the largest real asset managers in the world in Brookfield, combined with the digital infrastructure domain expertise of DigitalBridge, creates a team of unmatched capabilities to support GD Towers as it grows to meet the evolving network demands of enterprises and consumers across Europe,” added Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge.
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My sister was on Love Island and here is what really happens during the family visits
LOVE Island's Meet the Parents episode where stars' relatives come into the villa is one of the highlights of the series.
Now 2021 star Kaz Kamwi's sister has revealed what it's like to take part - and the things producers will absolutely not let you do.
Firstly, Banji revealed familes are only allowed into the villa for 20 minutes and they're told to have a private reunion with their islander before the cameras roll.
She shared in an interview with OK!: "Before I went in, the producers encouraged me to have a good time and to just have a natural catch-up with my sister.
“I was so excited to be in the villa that even if I’d planned to say something fake for the cameras, I’d have forgotten about that the moment I walked in.
"As soon as I came out I was crossing my fingers hoping that I hadn't made a fool out of myself by saying something embarrassing since it was all a haze."
However, families are prepped and given a set of topics that are strictly forbidden to discuss while filming.
“We were told that we weren’t allowed to talk about the outside world in relation to the show,” Banji added.
“You are allowed to speak about things that have happened in relation to family life, but you couldn’t talk about things that had happened as a result of the show.
"For instance, our younger sister got a place at uni while Kaz was in the villa and that’s the first thing we told her. It was extremely emotional and Kaz was more interested in catching up with us rather than what was happening with the show anyway.”
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Meanwhile, security checks are not only applied to the islanders when they first enter the hit show.
“Before we went into the villa, we had to give in our bags and possessions to stop us bringing anything forbidden in.”
“Since the contestants are so disconnected from the outside world, I imagine that if we brought a watch or mobile phone into the villa they would’ve got extremely disoriented if they knew the time.”
Banji also revealed who goes into the villa can be a last minute decision because families only get 48 hours warning, so it depends on who can get time off work.
And families are put put up in the same hotel, but do not get to see each other on the day of filming and are unable to exchange notes until after they've met their islanders.
She added: “I was hoping that I could speak to them and get the tea about what it was like but I had to go in there with zero knowledge.
"It would’ve been super helpful to have someone who could’ve told me to walk a bit slower when entering because I nearly fell over on the stone pathway!"
She also had some words of advice for the islanders families who are preparing to jet to Majorca this year.
“It’s quite overwhelming, especially if you’ve seen or managed the contestants’ social media. There’s lots of opinions out there, so it’s easy to worry about how you will be perceived,” she said.
“I would encourage anyone going in this year to forget about the stress and to enjoy themselves and smile. Also, my biggest regret is not taking a souvenir or some sort of selfie outside the villa, so definitely do that.” | https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9103092/love-island-meet-the-parents-family-visits/ | 2022-07-15T10:29:41Z | https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9103092/love-island-meet-the-parents-family-visits/ | false | 4 |
A Boeing 747 that operated for more than two decades in the fleet of the American company Polar Air Cargo, a subsidiary of the American company Atlas Air, has just been transferred to the fleet of Atlas itself and its debut operation was destined for Brazil.
After making its last flight under Polar identification number on June 30, the Jumbo Jet, registration N453PA, a 747-400F manufactured in 2001, was in maintenance facilities until last Monday, July 11, where the identification of Polar Air Cargo and DHL partner had been removed from its paintwork.
Despite still maintaining the white and yellow colors, therefore, without gaining the painting of the giant Atlas “forever holding the sky”, typically stamped on the blue tails of the company’s planes, the jet then departed under Atlas flight number heading to Seoul, South Korea, and then to Hong Kong, China.
From there, the flight GTI-8230 began, which regularly connects the Chinese destination to the South American airports of Guarulhos and Santiago, under the contract of Atlas Air with a giant digital commerce company.
After stops at Anchorage and Miami airports, both in the United States, the Boeing 747 left for its first visit to Brazil, sporting the paintwork without any identification other than the N453PA registration itself and small letters saying “Operated by Atlas Air”.
As has been common in these times of high demand for air cargo transportation, the plane is left unpainted by the company so that it can return to service, leaving the application of standard colors for a later opportunity.
The landing of the iconic and elegant four-engine model at São Paulo International Airport, in Guarulhos, took place around 7:30 am on Thursday, July 14, and was recorded on video by the “Oxigênio Aéreo” channel, as shown in the player. Next:
After about 2 and a half hours on the ground at Guarulhos airport, the Jumbo Jet left shortly after 10:00 am bound for Santiago, Chile. The departure of the aircraft was also recorded on video, according to the recording available below, published by the “Golf Oscar Romeo” channel on YouTube: | https://thegoaspotlight.com/2022/07/15/an-unusual-jumbo-was-seen-today-at-guarulhos-airport-watch-the-beautiful-pictures-of-the-jet/ | 2022-07-15T10:33:57Z | https://thegoaspotlight.com/2022/07/15/an-unusual-jumbo-was-seen-today-at-guarulhos-airport-watch-the-beautiful-pictures-of-the-jet/ | false | 2 |
A group of calypsonian contenders for this year’s Anguilla Summer Festival.
PHILIPSBURG–Senior Calypsonians says it is “all or none” for their participation in this year’s Calypso Show in the upcoming Anguilla Summer Festival.
This statement was made in a recent letter sent to the committee regarding several discrepancies Senior Calypso contenders noted with this year’s competition.
In a recent letter from the Anguilla Summer Festival Committee to Senior Calypso contenders regarding the 2022 Calypso Show, the committee made clear what will be expected from the performers, which would be a performance of two songs.
The committee noted that although it had considered some previous concerns highlighted by the participants, calypso enthusiasts and the general public, it stood firm in its decision that all interested participants are required to showcase two songs.
“Whilst it is understood and appreciated that in the essence of time and limited resources a traditional Calypso Show cannot be executed, the Anguilla Summer Festival Committee is emphatic about executing a show that does not stray too far from the norm,” the committee explained.
According to one of the participating calypsonians who is also a local calypsonian, His Majesty Baker Jr., the collective group of calypsonians for this year’s competition had already discussed and voted on July 6, on their choice to perform one song, after there was a lack of communication from the committee.
This decision was made before the letter received by the committee on July 11.
Members of Calypsonians United and the calypso fraternity at large quickly responded in a letter dated Wednesday, July 13, in which they outlined several points.
The calypsonians noted that the time for preparation (of two songs) at this stage was very short. “This is without blame to anyone. We accept that we all are coming out of a pandemic and that resources and finances are a challenge for both calypsonians and organisers,” they added.
They made clear that as a collective they already voted on this matter, with the choice of performing one song being the winning vote.
They further addressed the financial contribution that would be provided to calypsonians in the competition. According to the letter from the Anguilla Summer Festival Committee, it stated that, “due to financial constraints, the committee is assessing a reasonable contributory and/or consolation prize. However, a contribution of EC $200 (US $75) per calypsonian will be paid towards the production of the music sheets.”
Calypsonians United noted that contenders in other shows are compensated with reasonable preparation fees. They noted the Miss Anguilla show (US $3,500), the Talented Teen show (US $1,200) the Soca Monarch (US $100) and the Prince and Princes show (US $600) as examples.
They requested in their response letter a reasonable and amicable consolation fee for all participants, of US $600.
“We, therefore, given the special circumstances of this year, stand united in our decision of one song for 2022. We will proceed as all or none for our participation in this year’s show,” the letter concluded.
Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/calypsonians-voice-frustrations-with-anguilla-summer-festival-committee | https://www.sxm-talks.com/the-daily-herald/calypsonians-voice-frustrations-with-anguilla-summer-festival-committee-the-daily-herald/ | 2022-07-15T10:35:28Z | https://www.sxm-talks.com/the-daily-herald/calypsonians-voice-frustrations-with-anguilla-summer-festival-committee-the-daily-herald/ | true | 1 |
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A blue alert for rainstorms was renewed on Tuesday after China's National Meteorological Center predicted heavy rainfall across various parts of the country.
The regions that are likely to witness rainstorms include the inner parts of Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong, Gansu, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, and Sichuan from 8 p.m. on Tuesday to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Xinhua reported.
The report also stated that heavy rainfall of up to 130 mm may lash several regions across China.
In addition, the Meteorological Center highlighted that a few areas are expected to receive short-term heavy rainfall, with over 70 mm of hourly precipitation in places, accompanied by thunderstorms and gales. In order to avoid any severe situation, the Meteorological Center has alerted local authorities to make appropriate preparations and check the drainage systems in cities, farmland, and fishponds to minimise damage.
Also, drivers have been asked to watch out for flooding and traffic jams, and schools and kindergartens have been urged to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of children. Notably, this comes at a time when several parts of China are already experiencing heavy downpour with floods affecting several low and high regions of the country, including Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality and Qingdao in East China’s Shandong Province among others.
Since May, a total of 80 counties in the province have been witnessing torrential rains and rain-induced floods, which have affected the lives of millions across China. If reports are to be believed, nearly 4 million residents have been affected by the flood and heavy rains in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
More than five lakh people have been directly or indirectly affected due to torrential rains in Jiangxi province. Economic losses triggered by the floods have now touched 470 million yuan ($70.4 million). As per Xhinua, among other regions, Chongqing has been worst affected due to rain as its 39 districts and counties have received maximum rainfall totaling 213.5 million. | https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/china/china-renews-blue-alert-as-torrential-rains-expected-across-various-parts-of-country-articleshow.html | 2022-07-15T10:35:29Z | https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/china/china-renews-blue-alert-as-torrential-rains-expected-across-various-parts-of-country-articleshow.html | true | 1 |
Tired of Uber cancelling your trip? Not anymore. Here's why
"To improve transparency and reduce irritation for both customers and drivers, drivers on the Uber platform in India will now be able to see the trip destination before accepting the ride," Uber said in a statement.
In a major development, Uber said that its drivers would be able to view the passenger's ultimate destination before accepting the ride, in an effort to reduce trip cancellations after the trip has been booked. The decision follows comments from Uber's National Driver Advisory Council, which was established in March 2022 to allow a two-way discussion between Uber and drivers in six major locations to solve significant challenges.
"To improve transparency and reduce irritation for both customers and drivers, drivers on the Uber platform in India will now be able to see the trip destination before accepting the ride," Uber said in a statement.
The business stated that it conducted a test research on the subject in May, which provided good results in terms of reduced trip cancellations. "Uber has chosen to eliminate the trip acceptance criterion and has made the unconditional option available in all cities. Uber will continue to monitor driver and passenger input and make improvements as needed," according to the ride-hailing company.
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To make doing business on its platform even easier, Uber has created an OTP-based login that will allow drivers to log in to the app in a hassle-free and simple manner without the need to remember passwords or other credentials. Based on the debate at the second meeting of its driver advisory council, Uber recognised and addressed common challenges experienced by drivers.
Uber Auto and Moto drivers will now have a Home phone button in their Uber app to call for assistance when necessary. According to the statement, Uber will now send a push message to customers about waiting costs when they book a trip, in response to input from Moto drivers about a lack of understanding about waiting charges.
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Following the first meeting of the Driver Advisory Council, Uber implemented several changes, including a 15% increase in fares to offset the cost of rising fuel prices, a long-distance pick-up fee to compensate drivers who travel a long distance to pick up riders, and a change in payment frequency to all weekdays for drivers to receive online payment transfer, among others.
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Lithuania, a member of the European Union, announced on Wednesday that it would permit goods from Russia that have been sanctioned to pass through its territory on their way to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, reversing its previous position in light of new guidelines from the European Commission.
Following weeks of tension between Moscow, Lithuania, and the European Union that put Europe’s determination to impose sanctions on Russia to the test, the new rules were announced on Wednesday.
Kaliningrad has had some freight transport from the Russian mainland stopped since June 17 as a result of sanctions imposed by Brussels. Kaliningrad is bordered by EU countries and depends on roads and railways that pass through Lithuania for the majority of its supplies.
The restrictions were put in place to prevent specific Russian goods, like vodka and steel, from entering the EU.
Moscow had previously argued that limiting the overland transportation of cargo from Russia to Kaliningrad amounted to an illegal blockade; Lithuania had countered by asserting that it had no alternative but to uphold the regulations put in place by Brussels.
A representative for the Russian Foreign Ministry wrote in an email on Wednesday, ‘this decision, which relaxes limitations on a specific range of products delivered by train, is a display of realism and common sense. However, we continue to have concerns regarding the information in this document.’
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Franklin Police Department is holding a seminar in August to help keep community members safe during an active shooter situation.
The police department wants to share information on three main best practices: Avoid, Deny and Defend
The seminar is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.
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VINNYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — Rescue teams with sniffer dogs combed through debris in a central Ukrainian city on Friday looking for people still missing after a Russian missile strike a day earlier that killed at least 23 people.
Russian forces, meanwhile, pounded other sites in a painstaking push to wrest territory from Ukraine and try to soften unbending morale of its leaders, civilians and troops as the war nears the five-month mark.
The cruise missile strikes on Vinnytsia launched by a Russian submarine on Thursday were the latest incidents to take civilian lives and fan international outrage since President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion on Feb. 24. The campaign now has been focusing on Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, but Russian forces regularly fire upon targets in many parts of the country too.
Ukraine's Interior Ministry claimed Friday that Russian forces had conducted more than 17,000 strikes on civilian targets during the war, driving millions from their homes, killing thousands of fighters and civilians and rippling through the world economy by hiking prices and crimping exports of key Ukrainian and Russian products like foodstuffs, fuel and fertilizer.
More than 73 people — including four children — remained hospitalized and 18 people were missing after Thursday's missile strike, said Oleksandr Kutovyi, spokesman for the emergency service in the Vinnytsia region. Search teams were poring over two sites on Friday — an office building with a medical center inside, and a concert hall near an outdoor recreation area and park, where mothers with children often stroll.
Vinnytsia Gov. Serhiy Borzov said only 10 people among the nearly two dozen killed had been identified so far.
“Russia deliberately hit civilians and all those responsible for the crime must be brought to account,” he said, denouncing the “barbaric behavior by Russia that tramples on international humanitarian law.”
Kyrylo Tymoshenko, a deputy head of the president’s office, said three missiles were used.
“There is no answer to the question why yesterday and why in Vinnytsia,” Tymoshenko said. “We expect every second and minute that this could happen in any corner of Ukraine.”
After initial silence after the strikes on Vinnytsia, the Russian military said Friday its forces had struck an officers’ club — which the concert hall has been known for back in Soviet times. Ukrainian authorities insisted the site had nothing to do with the military.
Overall, Ukraine’s presidential office said 26 civilians have been killed and another 190 were wounded by Russian shelling over the past 24 hours. That included three other victims in the Donetsk region, which along with neighboring Luhansk — nearly totally controlled by Russian forces — makes up the broader Donbas region.
“The situation in the Donetsk region is exacerbating every day, and civilians must leave because the Russian army is using scorched earth tactics,” Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said. It appeared that the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk were next in line for Russian forces, but it wasn't at all clear how soon such a push could begin in earnest.
Elsewhere, authorities in Mykolayiv said there were at least 10 explosions in the southern city overnight, accusing Russian fire of hitting universities. Vitaliy Kim, the head of Mykolaiv’s military administration, posted on social media a video of smoke rising over the strikes.
Separately, the Russian news agency Tass reported Friday, citing Russian-backed separatists, that two civilians were killed and six others were injured after Ukrainian forces allegedly shelled a bus terminal in the Voroshilovsky district of the city of Donetsk.
Also Friday, Daria Morozova, the human rights ombudsperson for the Moscow-backed separatist leadership in Donetsk, said a British “mercenary” died in captivity on Sunday. She said the man, whom she identified as Paul Urey, had died of chronic illnesses and stress.
“From our side, he was given the necessary medical assistance despite the grave crimes he committed,” she said.
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Christine McGuinness admits ‘ups and downs’ in married life with Top Gear star Paddy
Christine McGuinness has admitted to going through “ups and downs” in her 15 years of marriage with Top Gear star Paddy.
Appearing on Lorraine on Tuesday morning (12 July), the model and campaigner opened up about her private life and the “bad headlines” the couple have sometimes faced.
“I think marriages just go through ups and downs anyway, especially long ones like ours - 15 years - it’s not always going to be plane sailing,” Christine said.
“We’re trying to deal with things as privately as possible and we both want to be there to support the children.”
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A watchdog says the U.S. Secret Service deleted many text messages sent around Jan. 6. Biden meets with Palestinian Authority President. And, a deadly strike in Vinnitsyia, Ukraine kills at least 23.
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The dumping of contaminated sweets on the banks of the Palmiet River near Clare Estate, Durban, is a cause for concern as kids easily access the site.
A concerned community member, Thomas Hart, posted on his Facebook page a pile of garbage containing Beacon sweets.
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In the frame a young boy is seen carrying a container and picking up the sweets.
Hart said there was over a ton of sweets dumped on the river bank. He said: “These sweets are being eaten by kids. Is Beacon going to be responsible if any of these kids fall sick, are hospitalised or die?”
Hart then added: “Why does everyone I interview who dumps here say this is an approved dump site by the municipality? After five years of reporting this illegal dump site and even telling the cops on [last] Friday of the illegal dumping, nothing has been done”.
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On Wednesday, Tiger Brands operational director Phil De Jager said the last time they see the factory’s waste product is when it is delivered to the waste disposal company contracted to them.
“We have an agreement with the company that they dispose of the waste in appropriate designated areas without exposing communities to it.
“We don’t have details of the site you are referring to but I’ll speak to the relevant manager to get to the bottom of this,” he said.
On Thursday, he said his company was working with its supplier responsible for waste disposal at its facility in Durban to determine the circumstances surrounding the reports of illegal dumping of products at the site identified in the social media post.
“The company follows due process to ascertain that service providers are compliant on all fronts, before they are able to manage waste that is generated at any of our sites.
“In addition, suppliers are required to provide safe disposal records for all waste removed from company sites to confirm that waste was disposed of in a compliant manner.
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eThekwini spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela said illegal dumping is a challenge all cities in the country face, however, businesses and residents have a responsibility to dispose of waste in a responsible manner.
“We are on record as sending messages out there, trying to inculcate responsibility in regards to illegal dumping …
“A team was sent to investigate but could not spot the exact location. Whoever is found responsible for this unlawful conduct will face the full might of our by-laws.”
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Alex FM employee shot dead by gang terrorising Joburg suburb
A music compiler and presenter at Alex FM, Joshua Mbatha, 32, was fatally shot on Thursday night in Alexandra, northern Johannesburg.
Alex FM station manager Takalane Nemangowe confirmed to TimesLIVE Mbatha was gunned down while walking home from the station.
“He was walking with two colleagues when they were ambushed by robbers who took their cellphones and shoes. After robbing them, the robbers started shooting randomly and Mbatha was hit in the chest,” Nemangowe said.
He said Mbatha was rushed to a local clinic, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Mbatha had been with Alex FM for seven years.
Isaac Mangena, station chairperson, said DJ Josh, as he was affectionately known, and his colleagues were accosted by three gunmen.
“He succumbed to his injuries at Masakhane clinic around 9pm. We are with his father and other family members.
“Let us keep the family and Josh’s colleagues in our prayers. May his soul rest in peace. A promising career gone too soon.”
Funeral details will be announced after consultation with the family, he said.
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Multiple cellphones, cigarettes and toy guns: Trio bust in Mpumalanga
Three suspects found with multiple cellphones, cigarette cartons and toy guns have appeared in a Mpumalanga court and been remanded in custody.
According to Mpumalanga police spokesperson Col Donald Mdhluli, the three men were arrested on Tuesday night at about 9pm during a clean-up operation on the N17 between Chrissiesmeer and Warburton.
“The police ordered a silver Chevrolet sedan to stop. The car, which had Gauteng registration plates, was searched. Ammunition for a 9mm pistol, 10 mobile phones, 33 cartons of cigarettes and three toy guns were found,” Mdhluli said.
The suspects were arrested and made their first court appearance on Thursday. Their case was postponed to July 18.
Mdhluli said the police cannot rule out the possibility of linking them to crimes committed elsewhere, including robbery, as the investigation progresses.
The vehicle was seized by the police as part of the investigation.
The alertness of police at Chrissiesmeer was commended by Mpumalanga police management.
Provincial commissioner Lt-Gen Semakaleng Daphney Manamela reiterated the commitment by police to root out crime.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U).
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BEIJING, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, will virtually host its annual flagship technology conference Baidu World on July 21.
Centered on the theme of "Deepening AI innovation for social growth", the conference will explore the possibilities of AI across various fields, revealing Baidu's latest developments in autonomous driving, AI Cloud, large-scale AI models and more.
Baidu to announce major advance in autonomous driving
As the mass-production unit price of autonomous cars continues to decrease, robotaxi service is poised to begin large-scale deployment. In June 2021, Baidu released its fifth generation robotaxi Apollo Moon, bringing the cost of mass-production down to RMB 480,000 per unit, only one third of the cost of average L4 autonomous vehicles. In the first quarter of 2022, Baidu's robotaxi ride-hailing platform Apollo Go has provided 196,000 rides and is now available in ten cities. This year's Baidu World will witness a key step forward in Baidu's progress towards its goal of providing autonomous driving service to more users.
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This year's Baidu World will feature the unveiling of an updated version of Kaiwu. In addition, Baidu AI Cloud will release an update tailored to local-level implementation helping bring the power of intelligence to farmland and rural villages.
Baidu to release new AI model customized for key industry
The Baidu digital human family, including DuXiaoxiao and Xijiajia, will showcase AIGC (AI-Generated-Content) ability such as conversation and painting at the conference. The rapidly maturing creative capability of Baidu's digital humans is driven by Baidu's solid foundation in machine learning, powered by PaddlePaddle, Baidu's deep learning platform, and Baidu's large-scale knowledge enhancement models.
Baidu's large-scale AI models are expanding the range of possibilities and lowering the threshold of AI development and application. At Baidu World 2022, Baidu will release a new large-scale AI model customized for a key industry with rising potential to boost efficiency.
Some of the executives and AI leaders hosting the sessions will include:
Robin Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Baidu
Dr. Haifeng Wang, Chief Technology Officer of Baidu
Dr. Dou Shen, Executive Vice President of Baidu and General Manager of AI Cloud Group
Zhenyu Li, Senior Corporate Vice President of Baidu and General Manager of Intelligent Driving Group
Jackson He, Senior Corporate Vice President of Baidu and General Manager of Mobile Ecosystem Group
Kun Jing, Corporate Vice President of Baidu and General Manager of Smart Living Group
The livestream of the event will be available starting at 9AM Beijing Time on July 21 via LINK, and will also be livestreamed on XiRang, Baidu's metaverse platform. Highlights in English will be shared on Baidu's official Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
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Global and China MV Compact Secondary Substation Market Insights, Forecast to 2027
MV Compact Secondary Substation market is segmented by region (country), players, by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global MV Compact Secondary Substation market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application in terms of revenue and forecast for the period 2016-2027.
For China market, this report focuses on the MV Compact Secondary Substation market size by players, by Type, and by Application, for the period 2016-2027. The key players include the global and local players which play important roles in China.
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Segment by Application
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1 Study Coverage
1.1 MV Compact Secondary Substation Product Introduction
1.2 Market by Type
1.2.1 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation Market Size Growth Rate by Type
1.2.2 0-500 kVA
1.2.3 500-1000 kVA
1.2.4 1000-1500 kVA
1.2.5 Above 1500 kVA
1.3 Market by Application
1.3.1 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation Market Size Growth Rate by Application
1.3.2 Residential Building
1.3.3 Commercial Building
1.3.4 Industrial Building
1.3.5 Other
1.4 Study Objectives
1.5 Years Considered
2 Executive Summary
2.1 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation Market Size, Estimates and Forecasts
2.1.1 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation Revenue 2016-2027
2.1.2 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation Sales 2016-2027
2.2 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation, Market Size by Region: 2016 VS 2021 VS 2027
2.3 MV Compact Secondary Substation Historical Market Size by Region (2016-2021)
2.3.1 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation Retrospective Market Scenario in Sales by Region: 2016-2021
2.3.2 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation Retrospective Market Scenario in Revenue by Region: 2016-2021
2.4 MV Compact Secondary Substation Market Estimates and Projections by Region (2022-2027)
2.4.1 Global MV Compact Secondary Substation Sales Forecast by Region (2022-2027)
2.4.2 Global MV Compact Secondary Substat
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Biden dumps Uhuru’s trade deal with Trump
The Biden administration on Thursday launched a fresh strategic trade and investment partnership with Kenya, replacing an agreement ex-President Donald Trump's government had inked with Nairobi. The US and Kenyan governments will start work within three months to develop a roadmap for engagement in 10 areas, including agriculture, digital trade, action on climate change, and trade facilitation and customs procedures, the US Trade Representative’s Office said.
The launch follows last year’s statement by the US government that it would review the Trump-era bilateral trade negotiations with Kenya in 2020 over a potential free trade agreement (FTA).
Mr Trump and President Uhuru Kenyatta had in February 2020 announced the intention to start formal trade talks, triggering activities that were expected to culminate in a deal within two years and ahead of the August 9 General Election.
The bilateral talks paused in the wake of the American presidential elections in November 2020.
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Ottawa has failed to issue passports within the required timeline to almost 300,000 Canadians in the first year of a new fee-remission policy brought in by immigration officials to ensure service standards are met.
According to the Service Fees Act, when an individual pays for a government service and there’s an unreasonable delay, the department involved must return a portion of the fee.
In April 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada rolled out its remission policy for fees to apply to a program designed to attract foreign youth to travel and work in Canada; for the citizenship ceremony where someone takes the oath; and for passports.
Passport applicants, however, were not entitled to refunds this year due to the short nature of timelines and “exceptional circumstance” of the COVID-19 pandemic that officials say falls under a provision in the law enacted in 2017. Those circumstances are defined as situations outside the department’s control and include:
- “Unforeseen” system disruptions;
- Natural disasters;
- Emergency situations that cause a closure of an office, a reduction in the service capacity or a surge of applications outside the department’s control;
- Labour disruption.
Yet the number of people who would have qualified for fee remissions offers a glimpse at the extent of the delays at beleaguered passport services as Canadians look to travel extensively again.
Since the spring, Canadians have been camping outside Service Canada offices across the country to get new travel documents for planned trips as lives returned to normal for many, with border and public health restrictions relaxed.
Public anger prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to create a task force in late June to address unprecedented delays in government services, especially in the processing of passports and immigration applications.
“We know service delays, particularly in recent months, are unacceptable,” said Trudeau. “We will continue to do everything we can to improve the delivery of these services in an efficient and timely manner.
“This new task force will help guide the work of the government to better meet the changing needs of Canadians and continue to provide them with the high-quality services they need and deserve.”
According to data obtained by the Star, the immigration department, which oversees Passport Canada, failed to promptly deliver passports to a total of 295,789 Canadians in the year between April 2021 and 2022. Of those, 217,139 received their travel documents between one and 10 days late, while 78,650 got theirs 11 days or more past the standard times.
The passport service standard was set at 10 business days for in-person applications; 20 days by mail; end of next day for urgent service; and two to nine days for express service. Applicants who got their passport one to 10 days late would have been eligible for a 25 per cent refund, while those experiencing a delay of 11 days or more were supposed to get 50 per cent.
The number of passport applications that missed the target time surged from 1,648 in April 2021 to more than 23,000 last August to 55,117 in January, before falling to 40,343 this April.
The data provided by immigration officials did not break down further in terms of how an application was received. However, in the 2020-21 fiscal year, 81 per cent of all in-person passport applications were processed within 10 business days and 78 per cent of mail-in applications met the 20-day target.
A five-year adult passport application currently costs $120; a 10-year is $160. If all 300,000 applicants eligible for remissions were applying for a five-year adult passport, more than $11.2 million might have been returned for the substandard service.
Under the fee-remission policy, immigration applicants would be notified if their application was not processed within the established service standards and a refund would be issued based on the calculation method applicable for the fee paid.
Immigration department spokesperson Nancy Caron said this year’s remissions would have started by July 1, but have been postponed due to the pandemic, as the policy does not apply to applications processed in “unusual or exceptional circumstances” that may disrupt regular operations or result in “unforeseeable and significant influx of applications.”
“Remissions are not retroactive and applications received prior to the exceptional circumstances being lifted will not be eligible for remissions,” explained Caron, adding that exceptional circumstances are in effect for passport applicants with applications submitted between April 1, 2021, until at least Sept. 30.
For the International Experience Canada Program, which allows young people from other countries to travel and work in Canada, 766 applicants saw delays of one to 28 days beyond the 56-day service standard in the first year of the remission policy; they qualified for a 25 per cent refund of the $153 application fees. Another 222 applicants, who waited 29 days or more, would receive 50 per cent in remission of the paid fee.
In contrast, only 14 citizenship applications met the remission criteria, where days between a positive decision and first citizenship ceremony notice must be more than four months.
Remissions under these two programs totalled just under $50,000.
During debates on the federal budget that passed in June, the immigration department had asked for exemptions from fee remissions for a string of programs: authorization to return to Canada, rehabilitation for criminality and serious criminality, restoration of temporary resident status, and temporary resident permits.
However, clauses relating to the exemption were defeated by the standing committee in finance and were removed.
Caron said uniform and predictable processing times and service standards cannot be established for those programs as they are highly dependent on third parties such as foreign judicial systems and international public safety organizations.
“Due to the high complexity and discretionary nature of the decisions associated with these applications, few can be considered straightforward,” Caron told the Star, adding that officials are still assessing the status of those programs to ensure compliance with the Service Fees Act. | https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/07/15/almost-300000-canadians-got-their-passports-late-heres-why-none-of-them-will-be-compensated.html | 2022-07-15T11:08:48Z | https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/07/15/almost-300000-canadians-got-their-passports-late-heres-why-none-of-them-will-be-compensated.html | false | 1 |
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PARIS (AP) — A thousand firefighters with 10 water-dumping planes struggled Friday to contain two wildfires in the Bordeaux region of southwest France that have forced the evacuation of 10,000 people and ravaged pine forests near the Atlantic coast.
High temperatures and strong winds have complicated firefighting efforts in the region, one of several around Europe scorched by wildfires this season. No victims have been reported so far in the French fires, though some homes and cars have been damaged.
One of the French fires is in woodlands just south of the Atlantic resort town of Arcachon, a major attraction for visitors from around France and beyond during the summer season. The other is in parkland not far from valleys dotted with vineyards that have struggled with hotter, drier weather than usual this year that authorities link to climate change.
More than 7,000 hectares of land have been consumed by the fires, according to the regional emergency service. As the fires stretched into a fourth day Friday, one of the fires was partially contained, it said, but warned that hotter temperatures and winds coming from inland over the weekend could further complicate the efforts.
Some of the firefighting planes and equipment that were supposed to be displayed in Thursday’s Bastille Day parade in Paris was diverted for use on the Bordeaux region fires. Wildfires also broke out in southeast France and north of Paris.
Portugal has been particularly hard hit by wildfires this week. More than 3,000 firefighters battled Thursday alongside ordinary Portuguese citizens desperate to save their homes from several wildfires that raged across the country, fanned by extreme temperatures and drought conditions.
Spain, Croatia and Hungary have also fought wildfires this week. The European Union has urged member states to prepare for wildfires this summer as the continent faces another extreme weather shift that scientists say is being triggered by climate change.
In the Spanish city of Seville, one of the hottest spots in Europe this week, some unions called for workers to be sent home. Temperatures in many parts of Spain have been topping the 40 C (104 F) mark for several days and are expected to continue to do so through to next week.
Seville became the first city in the world to take part in a pilot project that names and categorizes heatwaves in an effort to raise awareness of the health hazards caused by extreme heat and the precautions citizens should take.
“Climate-driven extreme heat is killing more people than any other of the climate-driven hazards. Heat is invisible, it is silent and it kills slowly, and people are not aware of it," said Kathy Baughman McLeod, director of the Arsht-Rockefeller Resilience Center of the Atlantic Council.
Britain’s Met Office weather agency warned Friday that record temperatures expected next week pose a risk of “serious illness or danger to life.”
The office issued its first-ever “red warning” of extreme heat for Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures in southern England are forecast to reach 37 Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit). There is a chance temperatures could breach the highest ever recorded in the U.K., 38.7C (101.7F), set in 2019.
The weather alert, which covers a big chunk of England from London up to Manchester, warns of danger to life, disruption to air and rail travel and potential “localized loss of power and other essential services, such as water or mobile phone services.” | https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Fires-ravage-French-forests-near-Atlantic-as-17306963.php | 2022-07-15T11:08:54Z | https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Fires-ravage-French-forests-near-Atlantic-as-17306963.php | false | 14 |
Now that the United States has a patchwork of different abortion laws, women who can afford to travel are going to states where abortion is still legal. Others rely on employers to provide money for transportation. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti explains how that happens and what crimes that could introduce in some states. VOA footage by Saqib Ul Islam. Video editor: Bakhtiyar Zamanov.
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Well-rounded software executive with more than 20 years of experience in B2B to join Board
CHICAGO, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE: DFIN), a leading provider of risk and compliance solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chandar Pattabhiram, Chief Marketing Officer for Coupa Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: COUP), to its board of directors. Pattabhiram will stand for election at the company's 2023 annual meeting and will serve on the board's compensation committee. In connection with the appointment of Pattabhiram to the board, the Company also increased the size of the board to nine members effective as of July 14, 2022.
"We are thrilled to welcome Chandar as a new independent director to the DFIN Board," said Richard L. Crandall, chairman of the board. "As a highly regarded, well-rounded software executive with more than 20 years of B2B enterprise marketing leadership in high growth SAAS product offerings, Chandar will bring critical insights to our board as we continue to execute on our business plan to drive growth and enhance shareholder value."
Pattabhiram, 53, brings a wealth of experience in marketing leadership. At Coupa, a leading Business Spend Management software provider, he is responsible for all of revenue marketing including go-to-market marketing strategy, product and segment marketing, growth marketing, and corporate/brand marketing.
Prior to Coupa, Chandar was Chief Marketing Officer at Marketo where he was responsible for all aspects of marketing and drove the positioning of Marketo as a leader in marketing automation. He began his career at Compucom Systems, joined Andersen Consulting (Now Accenture) where he worked on a myriad of management consulting projects across IT strategy and business process reengineering and eventually went on to serve in senior marketing leadership roles at Badgeville Inc., and Sequoia-backed startup Cast Iron Systems, Inc. (acquired by IBM in 2010).
"I am really excited to join the esteemed Board of Directors of DFIN," said Chandar Pattabhiram. "The company is on an exciting transformation journey into a financial regulatory and compliance software solutions leader. I look forward to bringing my experiences in building success with high-growth companies and working with the team."
Pattabhiram received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from PSG College of Technology in India and, his master's degree in management information systems from University of Texas. He is on the Board of Directors for BlueShift, an AI platform for consumer engagement, and a strategic advisor to the CEO of Freshworks.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNA).
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According to a filed complaint, CareDx, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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A huge congratulations are in order for Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner who have welcomed their second baby.
The Game of Thrones actor gave birth to a baby girl, although the couple have yet to reveal their daughter’s name.
Sophie and Joe’s representatives confirmed the news to People, and said: “Joe and Sophie are happy to announce the arrival of their baby girl.”
Sophie, 26 and Joe, 32, welcomed their first daughter, Willa, into the world in July 2020, and now two years later they are a family of four.
Sophie confirmed they were expanding their brood at the Met Gala in May this year, after growing speculation months prior.
She has previously praised motherhood, and insisted watching her daughter grow is “the greatest thing” in her life.
She told Elle UK: “It’s what life is about for me – raising the next generation. The greatest thing in life is seeing my daughter go from strength to strength. We’re so excited to be expanding the family. It’s the best blessing ever.”
The X-Men: Dark Phoenix star has also revealed her and her singer-songwriter beau – who tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2019 before a larger celebration in France the next month – strive to keep their family life, and daughters, out of the public eye.
Speaking about her insistence of privacy for her family, Sophie said: “My daughter never asked for any of this. I know what it can do to your mental health to be in this industry, and to be photographed every day and have the comments. It’s not something I want her to deal with unless she says, ‘This is what I want to do.’ We’re quite strict about that. We’ll encourage her to do whatever she wants but I don’t think we would professionally let her do anything until she’s 18. I also feel quite strongly about my daughter not becoming a nepotism child.” | https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/sophie-turner-joe-jonas-second-baby-788702 | 2022-07-15T11:18:40Z | https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/sophie-turner-joe-jonas-second-baby-788702 | false | 1 |
WWE set to return to Attitude Era with swearing, blood and X-rated moments with RAW heading for TV-14 rating
WWE could be heading back to the iconic Attitude Era as early as next week, reports suggest.
Vince McMahon's promotion underwent arguably their best ever period between 1997 and 2002, which contained swearing, blood and other X-rated material.
According to the Wrestling Observer, the wrestling giants' programming may return to a TV-14 rating come next Monday on RAW.
Based on the parental ratings guide, TV-14 "contains intensely suggestive dialogue, strong coarse language, intense sexual situations or intense violence."
As it stands, this only concerns WWE's flagship show Monday Night RAW, which airs on the USA Network.
There are no updates regarding SmackDown, which goes live every Friday on Fox.
According to SPORTbible, the decision was taken because WWE want to bring back old fans.
The news have been received with immense excitement by pro wrestling fans as many consider that era to be the all-time best.
One WWE enthusiast said: "This is my kind of era!"
Another posted: "The absolutely best era. Wrestling then was unreal and I won’t hear anything else."
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And a third tweeted: "Fingers crossed, I miss those days."
This comes amid the growing success of AEW, who have emerged as the wrestling corporation's biggest rival and have attracted some big names like CM Punk, Bryan Danielson and Jon Moxley.
The Attitude Era helped WWE put legendary rivals WCW out of business with some iconic matches, such as Inferno, Hell in a Cell and Buried Alive Matches.
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This legendary era was spearheaded by some of the all-time greats, such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Mankind, The Undertaker and more.
WWE have been PG since 2008, which means there has been "infrequent coarse language, some sexual content, some suggestive dialogue, or moderate violence."
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LE BOURG-D'OISANS, France (AP) — French climber Warren Barguil has been forced out of the Tour de France after testing positive for COVID-19.
Barguil's Arkea-Samsic team said in a statement ahead of Friday's Stage 13 that his seven teammates all tested negative.
It's the second straight year that Barguil, who injured his right hip and shoulder in a crash on Thursday, abandoned the three-week race. He was 24th in the general classification, nearly 43 minutes behind race leader Jonas Vingegaard.
Barguil came to prominence on the 2017 Tour when he posted two stage wins and claimed the King of the Mountains polka-dot jersey.
Stage 13 takes the Tour peloton from Le Bourg d'Oisans to Saint-Etienne. Vingegaard, the Jumbo-Visma leader, defends a lead of 2 minutes, 22 seconds over defending champion Tadej Pogacar from the UAE-Emirates team. | https://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/French-climber-Barguil-out-of-Tour-after-positive-17306920.php | 2022-07-15T11:19:08Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/article/French-climber-Barguil-out-of-Tour-after-positive-17306920.php | false | 11 |
Taron Egerton gets super cocky and shows he can be Wolverine
At the beginning of the month we informed you in Vandal that Taron Egerton had been In Talks With Marvel Studios To Become The New Wolverine In The MCU. After the departure of Hugh Jackman after Logan with James Mangold as director, the vacancy to play the character in the audiovisual has been empty, and that is the legacy that the actor has left is immense and the figure of Wolverine is extremely linked to the. It is not easy to decide which other actor could bring the character to life on the big screen, but Egerton continues to prove that he is one of the best candidates to become the character, along with Daniel Radcliffe.
Wolverine requires good interpretive bases, but above all a good physique
the protagonist of Kingsman It is not that he is exactly a method actor, but he has always been seen to be committed to his roles. In Rocketman he was transformed from head to toe into Elton John, with nothing to envy to the interpretation made by Rami Malek reviving Freddy Mercury. But for locked up with the devilApple TV+ series, Egerton has gotten especially fit bringing out his imposing physique, very similar in fact to that of Zac Efron in the movie of Baywatch, Baywatch. Those muscles are of course a very good point to be chosen as Wolverine:
Egerton hasn’t gone into a lot of detail about the procedure he followed to get really hot, but he explained to The Project that he did “lots of weight lifting, an hour on the bike a day, and time to get to the point you wanted“Of course, that has to be complemented with an excellent and impeccable diet, which is the key to being able to get that muscle. Marvel Studios has not yet spoken about the actors it is considering to reprise Wolverine in the mutant block of the MCU, but It is likely that we will soon have more information, especially thanks to Ms Marvel. | https://codelist.biz/2022/07/15/taron-egerton-gets-super-cocky-and-shows-he-can-be-wolverine/ | 2022-07-15T11:25:22Z | https://codelist.biz/2022/07/15/taron-egerton-gets-super-cocky-and-shows-he-can-be-wolverine/ | true | 1 |
IT'S not just the Cork City men that have an important league fixture against Galway this weekend.
Just under 24 hours after City hopefully claim the win against their counterparts from Connacht that will see them take a huge step closer to securing their return to the League of Ireland Premier Division, Danny Murphy’s women's side will be hoping to do likewise when the two clubs meet in the Women’s National League.
Admittedly, it’s not quite as significant as the men’s game given that there isn’t a league title and an automatic promotion place on the line but for Murphy and his players it does provide them with another opportunity to show the progress that they have made in recent weeks.
The progress that they have made under their new boss and the hard work that they are doing on the training ground was abundantly clear in City’s last outing as they demolished non-league Donegal side Bonagee United 7-0.
“Can we build on what we did last week against Athlone?” queried Murphy in the matchday programme released on Cork City’s official website.
He would have been pleased with the seven goals scored of course - particularly Laura Shine’s finish on her long-awaited return to action - but the clean sheet was arguably more significant.
City’s season has been plagued with the concession of poor goals - often in the opening minutes of games which gave them a mountain to climb - but they have now conceded just two goals in their last three matches following the shut-out against Bonagee.
“Defensively I thought we were very strong, we worked really hard, we did all the right things that we’d worked on in training,” continued Murphy in his notes.
“In the final third we need to be a bit more productive, and be willing to get more bodies forward.
“We had a lot of possession and a lot of really good hold-up play in the final third.
"We rushed things a little bit, but I’ve said to the players that’s on me, because I’ve encouraged them to be aggressive, to win the ball back quickly.
“But now we need to work on that little bit of composure and time when the ball is won back.
“We’d all love a Cup run. The club was in the final not so long ago and that’s the kind of experience that we want to keep bringing back to the club and the fans.”
That good performance away to Athlone - although it did end in a 1-0 loss - in their last league match and then the win against United will give them hope that they can enjoy a good run in the FAI Women’s Cup as they drew the Town in the quarter-finals.
The tie will be played at the Athlone Town Stadium on the week ending August 7th with official confirmation of the day and time to be confirmed in due course.
Elsewhere, the tie of the round is Shelbourne vs Peamount United with the other draws seeing Bohemians take on Sligo Rovers, while current Cup holders Wexford Youths come up against DLR Waves.
But before that last-eight clash, City have three league fixtures to contest starting with Galway, who were beaten 1-0 by Bohemians in the cup after extra time, at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening (kick-off 6 pm) where they will be hoping to produce another improved performance. | https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40917911.html | 2022-07-15T11:27:15Z | https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40917911.html | false | 1 |
Kestra Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF (NYSEARCA:SUSA – Get Rating) by 5.3% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 24,298 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,232 shares during the quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC owned about 0.06% of iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF worth $2,353,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of SUSA. Welch & Forbes LLC acquired a new stake in iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF during the fourth quarter worth $251,000. Hudock Inc. increased its stake in iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF by 78.2% during the fourth quarter. Hudock Inc. now owns 3,222 shares of the company’s stock worth $342,000 after acquiring an additional 1,414 shares during the last quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its stake in iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF by 304.3% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 5,773 shares of the company’s stock worth $613,000 after acquiring an additional 4,345 shares during the last quarter. Radnor Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $371,000. Finally, Patron Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF in the fourth quarter valued at $210,000.
Shares of NYSEARCA SUSA opened at $80.69 on Friday. iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF has a twelve month low of $77.59 and a twelve month high of $106.97. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $83.88 and a 200-day simple moving average of $92.00.
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In the U.N. health agency’s weekly review of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO said there were 5.7 million new infections confirmed last week, marking a 6% increase. There were 9.800 deaths, roughly similar to the previous week’s figure.
Earlier this week, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the pandemic still qualifies as a global emergency and he was “concerned” about the recent spike.
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In the last two weeks, cases of COVID-19 reported to WHO surged 30%, driven largely by the hugely infectious omicron relatives, BA.4 and BA.5. The two omicron subvariants have shown a worrisome ability to re-infect people previously vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID.
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July 13, 2022 – The Court hearing the LaForta – Gestao e Investimentos case issued an order authorizing the Debtor to: (i) access a further $9.5mn of new money, debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing (the “Second Draw”) being provided by certain prepetition lenders and (ii) continue using cash collateral [Docket No. 62, which attached the draft DIP credit agreement].
The DIP financing package also includes a dollar-for-dollar roll-up of prepetition debt (ie $23.5mn with the interim DIP order and $9.5mn with this final DIP order).
At the July 13th hearing to consider the second Draw, Debtor's counsel Matthew Cavenaugh noted that he had "very positive update" as to the DIP financing, but more importantly as to the Debtor's previously untethered rig. On the financing, Cavenaugh noted that support amongst prepetition lenders providing the DIP financing had grown to 78% and that the Debtor had been able to certify its expectations as to case milestones (as of the Petition date, those milestones "no given whatsoever"). He also note that for the moment the Debtor had no immediate liquidity issues.
Tbe operational update was of particular interest to Judge Jones who queried (without getting a clear answer) how one does not know if a rig the size of the La Muralla IV still has an anchor. It turns out that there is in fact an anchor, with that anchor now actually deployed as are a new captain (with former experience on the Rig) and additional crew. The Debtor, which had very much wanted to repair the Rig at a US port has instead settled on Freeport, Bahamas where it will shortly be towed (at 5 knots per hour for 12 days). The size of the rig apparently made U.S. ports an unworkable option without about $2.5mn of expenses to prepare the Rig for slips available at those ports. Judge Jones was also interested in Cavanaugh's commentary that the U.S. ports did not really want a headache like the Rig at a time when they were otherwise extremenly busy, including handling higher LNG traffic.
Background
Previously on June 17, 2022, the Court hearing the LaForta – Gestao e Investimentos case authorized the Debtor to access the first $23.5mn of the $33.0mn DIP financing package on an interim basis [Docket No. 26].
The proceeds of the DIP financing will be used to preserve and stabilize the Rig (defined below) before the upcoming hurricane season, obtain needed insurance, fund this case, and to conduct a marketing process for the Debtor’s sole asset—the Rig.
On June 16th, the Debtor filed for Chapter 11 protection noting estimated assets between $50.0mn and $100.0mn; and estimated liabilities between $1.0bn and $10.0bn. At filing, the Debtor, owner of a a ten-year old, sixth-generation, ultra-deepwater semisubmersible drilling rig (the "La Muralla" or the "Rig") currently lying idle in the Gulf of Mexico, detailed its desperate circumstances ("La Muralla is not currently chartered. It is running low on fuel and has no liquidity with which to acquire more fuel. It does not have a functioning anchor (perhaps no anchor at all). It is under-crewed. It is currently prevented from moving by the harbormaster until a 'no dispatch' order is resolved. It is uninsured…" see "Events," below) and its aspirations as to an asset sale process. firs, howver, the Debtor needs the financing to get the Rig "moved from its current position to a port in the Bahamas where it can safely be more fully repaired and can remain while a sale process is conducted."
The DIP motion [Docket No. 12] explains, “The Debtor has determined it is in the best interest of the estate to sell its lone asset, the La Muralla IV (the ‘Rig’). The Rig is a ten-year old sixth-generation, semi-submersible drilling rig. The Debtor intends to sell the Rig through a section 363 sale. Currently, the Rig is ‘parked’ in the Gulf of Mexico. The Rig has not operated under a charter for approximately eleven (11) months and during this time the Debtor has been unable to obtain a new charter agreement or otherwise monetize the Rig. However, the Rig is not stacked (i.e., it remains in an operational state) and approximately seventeen (17) workers are on board.
The Debtor simply does not have funding (absent the DIP Facility) to maintain safe operation of the Rig. Despite recent fuel purchases using the Prepetition Advances the Rig has only a few days of fuel remaining (assuming good weather) and the Debtor does not have the resources to purchase any more fuel to keep the Rig and the workers on board safe. This is especially important as the Rig does not currently have a working anchor, so it is reliant on its own propulsion system to maintain a safe position (this is not just a theoretical risk as a similar rig, owned by a sister company to the Debtor, recently ran aground). Additionally, the Debtor’s hull, machinery, liability, and D&O insurance have lapsed and while the Debtor is binding new or renewed coverage, it needs the proceeds of the DIP Facility to pay for these policies and ensure coverage can begin as of the Petition Date. The fact that hurricane season has just begun makes the Rig’s current situation all the more precarious and highlights the need to properly secure the Rig—which can only occur if the Debtor obtains access to the DIP Financing
In addition to fuel and insurance, the Debtor intends to immediately begin to use the DIP Financing to make necessary repairs to the Rig so that it can be moved from its current position to a port in the Bahamas where it can safely be more fully repaired and can remain while a sale process is conducted. The DIP Financing will provide the Debtor the liquidity needed to preserve and stabilize the Rig, move it to an appropriate location, and conduct a value-maximizing sale process. Absent access to the DIP Financing, the Debtor will have absolutely no liquidity and no ability to protect the Rig, the workers on the Rig, or vessels, property, and natural resources near the Rig.
The Debtor believes the DIP Financing is its only viable path forward and given the risks inherent in its asset and business plan, the terms and conditions of the DIP Financing are clearly fair and reasonable, and entering into the DIP Financing is a sound exercise of its business judgment.”
Key Terms of the DIP Financing:
- Borrower: LaFortaGestão e Investimentos, Sociedade Unipessoal Lda. (Zona Franca da Madeira) a sole shareholder limited liability company (sociedade unipessoal por quotas) organized and existing under the laws of the Portuguese Republic (the “Borrower” or “Debtor”), as debtor and debtor in possession in a voluntary case (the “Chapter 11 Case”) to be filed under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The date on which the Chapter 11 Case commences is referred to herein as the “Petition Date”.
- Administrative and Collateral Agent: GLAS USA LLC as administrative agent and GLAS Americas LLC as collateral agent (collectively, the “DIP Agent”)
- DIP Lenders: The Backstop Lenders, any Electing Lenders, and the permitted transferees of the same.
- Backstop Lenders and Participation Election: The DIP Lenders signatory to this Term Sheet shall, based on their pro rata holdings (on a several, but not joint, basis), backstop (the “Backstop”) the full aggregate amount of the DIP Facility. The DIP Lenders who participate in the Backstop are referred to herein as the “Backstop Lenders.”
Any Noteholder that is not a Backstop Lender shall have the right (solely during the fourteen (14) calendar days following entry of the Interim DIP Order) to elect to participate in the DIP Facility for its ratable portion of the DIP Facility. Elections must be made by contacting the Backstop Lenders’ counsel at mtehrani@milbank.com on or before 11:59 p.m. eastern time on the 14th day following entry of the Interim DIP Order. Any Noteholder that timely elects to participate and timely funds its portion of the DIP Facility shall be an “Electing Lender”
- Required DIP Lenders: Any action to modify or waive any rights under this Term Sheet shall require the express consent of Backstop Lenders (and any other DIP Lenders specified by the Backstop Lenders) holding greater than 66.6% in amount of the aggregate DIP Facility claims held by such DIP Lenders (the “Required DIP Lenders”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, unanimous approval of the DIP Lenders shall be required to extend the DIP Facility beyond the Scheduled Maturity Date provided, however, that no approval to extend the DIP Facility shall be required of any DIP Lender whose claim under the DIP Facility has been paid in full.
- DIP Draws: The DIP Facility shall consist of two draws:
- On the date of entry of an interim order, in form and substance acceptable to the Backstop Lenders, by the Bankruptcy Court approving the DIP Facility (the “Interim DIP Order”) an initial draw of $47 million (the “Interim Draw”), consisting of $23.5 million of “new money” and $23.5 million of Roll Up.
- On the date of entry of a final order, in form and substance acceptable to the Backstop Lenders, by the Bankruptcy Court approving the DIP Facility (the “Final DIP Order” and together with the Interim DIP Order, the “DIP Orders”) a second draw of $19 million (the “Second Draw”), consisting of $9.5 million of “new money” and $9.5 million of Roll Up.
- Roll-up: On the date of each draw under the DIP Facility, a principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes held by the DIP Lenders (or their applicable designees) equal to the amount of “new money” contained in such draw shall be rolled up into the DIP Facility (the “Roll Up”) on a 1:1 basis in accordance with each such DIP Lender’s (or its applicable designee’s) share of such new money draw. The Backstop Premium and Exit Premium set forth below shall only be payable with respect to the “new money” portion of the DIP Facility and shall not be payable with respect to any rolled up Senior Secured Notes.
- Maturity: The DIP Facility will mature on the earliest of (such earliest date, the “Maturity Date”):
- the date that is six (6) months after the Petition Date (the “Scheduled Maturity Date”);
- the date that is twenty (20) calendar days after the Petition Date, if the Interim DIP Order has not been entered by the Bankruptcy Court prior to the expiration of such twenty-day period;
- the date that is forty-five (45) calendar days after the Petition Date, if (i) definitive DIP documentation (the “Definitive Documentation”) consistent with the Term Sheet and otherwise in form and substance acceptable to the DIP Agent and the Backstop Lenders has not been entered into, and (ii) the Final DIP Order has not been entered by the Bankruptcy Court, in each case prior to the expiration of such forty-five day period;
- any breach by the Borrower which has not been cured or waived within five (5) business days of Borrower’s receipt of notice of breach;
- dismissal of the Chapter 11 Case, the appointment of a chapter 11 trustee or an examiner, conversion of the Chapter 11 Case into a case under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, or the effective date of a plan in the Chapter 11 Case; and
- other customary circumstances to be mutually agreed.
- Interest Rate: Loans under the DIP Facility will bear interest at a rate equal to 10% per annum payable in cash on a monthly basis; provided that Borrower may elect to instead pay the interest in kind at a rate equal to 12% per annum.
- Default Rate: Applicable rate plus 2.00%
- Use of Proceeds: The DIP Facility will be used in accordance with the 13 week budget attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Budget”), which shall be updated on a rolling, four week basis, and which shall require the payment of the following items: the actual costs of operating/ protecting/ preparing to move/ moving LMIV; payment of postpetition retainers to the estate’s advisors; payment of insurance premiums; payment of the fees and costs of the advisors to the Backstop Lenders and the DIP Agent.4 In addition, the DIP Facility shall be used to reimburse funds advanced or incurred prepetition to protect and preserve the Noteholders’ collateral, including funds paid to OOS Energy, funds advanced to buy fuel, funds advanced on behalf of the Borrower to engage advisors to commence the bankruptcy case, and fees and costs owed to the advisors of the ad hoc group of Noteholders, each as set forth more fully in Schedule 1 hereto, which shall each be paid upon the Interim or Second Draw, as indicated on Schedule 1.
- Milestones:The Borrower shall comply with the following chapter 11 milestones which milestones may be extended in writing by the Required DIP Lenders in their sole and absolute discretion (the “Milestones”):
- Deadline to file a voluntary chapter 11 petition in the Bankruptcy Court; no later than June 16, 2022
- Deadline to a motion seeking approval of the DIP Facility; on the Petition Date
- Deadline to obtain the Interim DIP Order in form and substance satisfactory to the Required DIP Lenders; no later than three (3) calendar days after the Petition Date
- Deadline to certify that the Debtor believes in good faith that it will be able to meet the remaining future Milestones; no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the Petition Date
- Deadline the Issuer shall have executed a Memorandum of Understanding, in form and substance satisfactory to the Required DIP Lenders, providing for the sale of Centenario; no later than twenty-one (21) days after the Petition Date
- Deadline to obtain the final DIP Order; no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the Petition
- Deadline the Debtor will have filed: (w) a motion seeking establishment of bidding procedures (the “Bidding Procedures Motion”); (x) a chapter 11 liquidating plan (the “Plan”), (y) disclosure statement with respect to the Plan (the “Disclosure Statement”) and (z) a motion seeking approval of the Disclosure Statement, each in form and substance satisfactory to the Backstop Lenders; no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the Petition Date
- Deadline the Issuer shall have resolved outstanding crew liabilities; the thirtieth (30th) calendar day after the Petition Date; and
- LMIV shall be moved out of Mexican territorial waters into international waters; no later than the forty-fifth (45th) day after the Petition Date.
Prepetition Capital Structure
As of the Petition Date, the Debtor has the following indebtedness:
- Approximately $947.0mn principal outstanding with respect to the Prepetition Bonds, plus accrued and unpaid interest and other charges and fees, which is secured by substantially all of the Debtor’s assets.
Events Leading to Filing of Chapter 11
In a declaration in support of the Chapter 11 filing (the “Weinhoffer Declaration”), David Weinhoffer, the Debtor's chief restructuring officer, detailed the events leading to LaForta’s Chapter 11 filing. The Weinhoffer Declaration provides: “The Debtor filed its chapter 11 case because it has no money, no revenue stream, likely over $1 billion in secured debt and an uncertain path to realizing value from a sole asset. The asset requires material investment and attention to maintain and return to an active operating state. The asset is La Muralla IV [which currently sits about four miles off the coast of Tampico, Mexico], a ten-year old, sixth-generation, ultra-deepwater semisubmersible drilling rig (the 'La Muralla').
La Muralla is not currently chartered. It is running low on fuel and has no liquidity with which to acquire more fuel. It does not have a functioning anchor (perhaps no anchor at all). It is under-crewed. It is currently prevented from moving by the harbormaster until a 'no dispatch' order is resolved. It is uninsured. The Debtor, its parent, and certain of its noteholders have been working to find a solution for quite some time. At this point, there is no alternative to chapter 11."
DIP Budget [Unchanged. For clear image see Exhibit A Docket Nos. 12, 26 or 62]
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TikTok sensation Bella Poarch has released the sequel to hit song ‘Build a B*tch’ in the form of ‘Dolls,’ with the music video starring some of the internet’s biggest stars, such as Dream, Ludwig, Valkyrae, and more.
Bella Poarch first rose to fame on TikTok with her viral dance videos, and since starting out on the app she has gained over 90 million followers.
In 2021 she launched her music career with her first single ‘Build a B*tch,’ which went on to become a huge hit on both TikTok and beyond, with an astonishing 400 million views on YouTube at the time of writing.
In June, Bella began teasing that she would be releasing a part two to ‘Build a B*tch’ in the coming weeks, and on July 15, it finally dropped.
The song and music video titled ‘Dolls’ is a sequel to the storyline featured in ‘Build a B*tch,’ which saw her break free of the factory that had built her. This new video sees Bella and her friends go on a journey to track down those in charge of the factories, and just like the first installment, she has included several popular internet personalities in the story.
The video featured Dream, Ludwig, Valkyrae, Mizkif, HasanAbi, Sykkuno, Miyoung, Larray, and Bretman Rock all playing a role in the futuristic plot, and one of the most significant characters was played by Grimes, who was involved in an impressive fight scene with Bella.
‘Dolls’ has already been a big hit among fans, who are praising Bella for the quality of the sequel. “The storytelling is so well done, looking forward to seeing your musical saga continue,” one commenter wrote, another saying: “This song is literally the definition of perfection.”
In just six hours, the video has garnered 700,000 views, but only time will tell whether ‘Dolls’ will reach the impressive view count that ‘Build a B*tch’ has accumulated.
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5% loan growth; 22 basis point NIM expansion; 7% positive operating leverage
PITTSBURGH, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) today reported:
From Bill Demchak, PNC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer:
"PNC had a very strong second quarter. Loan growth exceeded our expectations, both net interest income and net interest margin increased meaningfully, fees rebounded and expenses remained well controlled. We're gaining traction across our expanded footprint and are confident that our capital levels and strong credit quality position us for continued success."
Income Statement Highlights
Second quarter 2022 compared with first quarter 2022
- Net income of $1.5 billion increased $67 million, or 5%, driven by growth in pretax, pre-provision earnings of 23%.
- Total revenue of $5.1 billion increased $424 million, or 9%, due to higher net interest income and noninterest income.
- Net interest income of $3.1 billion increased $247 million, or 9%, driven by higher yields on interest earning assets and increased loan balances, partially offset by higher funding costs.
- Noninterest income of $2.1 billion increased $177 million, or 9%.
- Noninterest expense of $3.2 billion increased $72 million, or 2%, driven by increased business activity, annual employee merit increases and higher marketing spend.
- Provision for credit losses was $36 million in the second quarter. The first quarter of 2022 included a provision recapture of $208 million.
- The effective tax rate was 18.5% for the second quarter and 17.3% for the first quarter.
Balance Sheet Highlights
Second quarter 2022 compared with first quarter 2022 or June 30, 2022 compared with March 31, 2022
- Average loans of $304.8 billion increased $14.1 billion, or 5%.
- Credit quality performance:
- Average deposits of $446.5 billion decreased $6.8 billion, driven by lower commercial deposits.
- Average investment securities of $134.7 billion grew $0.8 billion, or 1%.
- Average Federal Reserve Bank balances of $39.3 billion decreased $23.0 billion, driven by higher loans outstanding and lower deposits.
- PNC maintained strong capital and liquidity positions.
Second quarter 2022 net income of $1.5 billion, or $3.39 per diluted common share, included integration costs of $14 million pretax resulting from the acquisition of BBVA USA. Excluding the impact of integration costs, adjusted diluted earnings per common share was $3.42. Financial results for the second quarter of 2022 included the full quarter benefit of the June 1, 2021 acquisition of BBVA USA.
The Consolidated Financial Highlights accompanying this news release include additional information regarding reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to reported (GAAP) amounts. This information supplements results as reported in accordance with GAAP and should not be viewed in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP results. Effective for the first quarter of 2022, the presentation of noninterest income has been recategorized. Fee income, a non-GAAP financial measure, refers to noninterest income in the following categories: asset management and brokerage, capital markets related, card and cash management, lending and deposit services and residential and commercial mortgage. See a description of each updated noninterest income revenue category in PNC's first quarter 2022 Form 10-Q. All periods presented herein reflect this change. Information in this news release, including the financial tables, is unaudited.
Total revenue for the second quarter of 2022 increased $424 million compared with the first quarter of 2022, reflecting higher net interest income and noninterest income. Compared with the second quarter of 2021, total revenue increased $449 million as a result of higher net interest income.
Net interest income of $3.1 billion for the second quarter of 2022 increased $247 million compared to the first quarter of 2022, driven by higher yields on interest earning assets and increased loan balances, partially offset by higher funding costs. In comparison with the second quarter of 2021, net interest income increased $470 million as a result of higher interest earning asset balances and yields, partially offset by higher funding costs.
The net interest margin was 2.50% in the second quarter of 2022, increasing 22 basis points and 21 basis points compared with the first quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2021, respectively. In both comparisons the increase was primarily due to higher yields on interest earning assets.
Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2022 increased $177 million compared with the first quarter of 2022. The second quarter of 2022 included $5 million of integration costs compared to $16 million in the first quarter of 2022. Asset management and brokerage fees decreased $12 million primarily as a result of lower average equity markets. Capital markets related revenue increased $157 million driven by higher merger and acquisition advisory fees. Card and cash management revenue grew $51 million due to higher consumer spending and increased treasury management product revenue. Lending and deposit services increased $13 million and included lower integration related fee waivers. Residential and commercial mortgage revenue increased $2 million as higher revenue from commercial mortgage banking activities was largely offset by lower residential mortgage loan sales revenue. Other noninterest income decreased $34 million, and included negative Visa Class B fair value adjustments of $16 million related to litigation escrow funding and derivative valuation changes. The first quarter of 2022 included a positive Visa Class B derivative fair value adjustment of $4 million.
Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2022 decreased $21 million compared with the second quarter of 2021, as the benefit of BBVA USA and higher merger and acquisition advisory fees were more than offset by a decline in other noninterest income and lower residential and commercial mortgage banking activities. The decrease in other noninterest income included the impact of lower private equity revenue. Integration costs were $10 million in the second quarter of 2021.
Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2022 increased $72 million compared with the first quarter of 2022, driven by increased business activity, annual employee merit increases and higher marketing spend. These increases were partially offset by seasonally lower occupancy expense and lower other expense as PNC continued to focus on expense management. Integration expenses were $9 million in the second quarter of 2022 and $15 million in the first quarter of 2022.
Noninterest expense increased $194 million in comparison with the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to the addition of operating expenses from BBVA USA and increased business activity, partially offset by lower integration expenses. Integration expenses were $101 million in the second quarter of 2021.
The effective tax rate was 18.5% for the second quarter of 2022, 17.3% for the first quarter of 2022 and 16.1% for the second quarter of 2021.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET REVIEW
Average total assets were $544.0 billion in the second quarter of 2022 compared with $550.1 billion in the first quarter of 2022 and $504.4 billion in the second quarter of 2021. In comparison to the second quarter of 2021, the increase was primarily driven by the acquisition of BBVA USA on June 1, 2021.
Average loans for the second quarter of 2022 were $304.8 billion, increasing $14.1 billion compared to the first quarter of 2022. Average commercial loans increased $12.0 billion driven primarily by growth in PNC's corporate banking and business credit businesses of $11.1 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, partially offset by PPP loan forgiveness. Average consumer loans of $97.2 billion increased $2.1 billion reflecting higher residential mortgage and home equity loans, partially offset by lower auto loans.
Average loans for the second quarter of 2022 increased $49.2 billion compared to the second quarter of 2021, reflecting the acquisition of BBVA USA and commercial loan growth, partially offset by PPP loan forgiveness.
Second quarter 2022 average and period-end PPP loans outstanding were $1.3 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively.
Average investment securities for the second quarter of 2022 were $134.7 billion, increasing $0.8 billion from the first quarter of 2022 reflecting net purchases, primarily of agency residential mortgage-backed securities. Average investment securities increased $26.2 billion from the second quarter of 2021 due to the addition of BBVA USA and net purchase activity.
Investment securities at June 30, 2022 of $132.7 billion increased $0.3 billion compared to March 31, 2022, as net purchases during the quarter were mostly offset by net unrealized losses, reflecting the impact of higher interest rates. During the second quarter of 2022, PNC transferred $63.4 billion of available for sale securities, net of $4.3 billion of unrealized losses, to held to maturity securities. Net unrealized losses on available for sale securities were $3.0 billion at June 30, 2022, compared with net unrealized losses of $4.3 billion at March 31, 2022 and net unrealized gains of $2.0 billion at June 30, 2021.
Average Federal Reserve Bank balances for the second quarter of 2022 were $39.3 billion, decreasing $23.0 billion from the first quarter of 2022, driven by higher loans outstanding and lower deposits. Federal Reserve Bank balances at June 30, 2022 were $28.0 billion. Average Federal Reserve Bank balances decreased $39.0 billion from the second quarter of 2021, reflecting higher loan and securities balances, partially offset by higher deposits.
Average deposits for the second quarter of 2022 were $446.5 billion, decreasing $6.8 billion compared with the first quarter of 2022, driven by lower commercial deposits reflecting deposit outflows and seasonal declines. Compared with the second quarter of 2021, average deposits increased $44.8 billion primarily due to the acquisition of BBVA USA.
Deposits at June 30, 2022 of $440.8 billion, decreased $9.4 billion from March 31, 2022 as a result of lower consumer and commercial deposits, reflecting seasonal declines, deposit outflows and higher consumer spending. Compared to June 30, 2021, deposits decreased $12.1 billion, as commercial deposit decreases were partially offset by consumer deposit growth.
Average borrowed funds of $35.7 billion in the second quarter of 2022 increased $5.4 billion and $1.6 billion compared with the first quarter of 2022 and second quarter of 2021, respectively, driven by increased Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings. In comparison to the second quarter of 2021, the increase was partially offset by lower bank notes and senior debt.
PNC maintained a strong capital position. Common shareholders' equity at June 30, 2022 decreased $2.6 billion from March 31, 2022 as the benefit of second quarter net income was more than offset by the decline in accumulated other comprehensive income, as well as share repurchases and dividends paid in the second quarter.
Accumulated other comprehensive income at June 30, 2022 decreased $2.7 billion and $9.9 billion from March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2021, respectively. In both comparisons the decrease reflected the negative impact of higher interest rates on net unrealized losses on securities and swaps.
In the second quarter of 2022, PNC returned $1.4 billion of capital to shareholders through $737 million of common share repurchases, representing 4.3 million shares, and $627 million of dividends on common shares. Consistent with the Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) framework, which allows for capital return in amounts in excess of the SCB minimum levels, our board of directors recently authorized a new repurchase framework under the previously approved repurchase program of up to 100 million common shares, of which approximately 59% were still available for repurchase at June 30, 2022. This framework and our capital flexibility allow for the continuation of our recent quarterly average share repurchase levels in dollars as well as the ability to increase those levels should conditions warrant. PNC's SCB for the four-quarter period beginning October 1, 2022 is 2.9%.
On July 1, 2022, the PNC board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $1.50 per share payable on August 5, 2022.
For information regarding PNC's Basel III capital ratios, see Capital Ratios in the Consolidated Financial Highlights. PNC elected a five-year transition provision effective March 31, 2020 to delay until December 31, 2021 the full impact of the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) standard on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period. Effective for the first quarter of 2022, PNC is now in the three-year transition period, and the full impact of the CECL standard is being phased-in to regulatory capital through December 31, 2024. The fully implemented ratios reflect the full impact of CECL and exclude the benefits of this transition provision.
The second quarter of 2022 included a provision for credit losses of $36 million. The first quarter of 2022 included a provision recapture of $208 million.
Net loan charge-offs were $83 million in the second quarter of 2022, decreasing $54 million from the first quarter of 2022, driven by lower consumer net loan charge-offs, largely due to lower auto loan net charge-offs. Compared to the second quarter of 2021, net loan charge-offs decreased $223 million, reflecting lower BBVA USA related net loan charge-offs.
The allowance for credit losses was $5.1 billion at June 30, 2022, $5.2 billion at March 31, 2022 and $6.4 billion at June 30, 2021. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total loans was 1.65% at June 30, 2022, 1.76% at March 31, 2022 and 2.16% at June 30, 2021.
Nonperforming loans were $2.0 billion at June 30, 2022, decreasing $252 million compared to March 31, 2022, primarily due to improvements in commercial nonperforming loans, largely related to commercial real estate. Nonperforming loans decreased $733 million compared to June 30, 2021, primarily due to lower BBVA USA related commercial nonperforming loans.
Delinquencies at June 30, 2022 of $1.5 billion decreased $188 million compared to March 31, 2022, due to both lower consumer and commercial delinquencies, which included the resolution of BBVA USA conversion-related administrative and operational delays. Compared to June 30, 2021, total delinquencies increased $136 million as higher commercial loan delinquencies were partially offset by lower consumer loan delinquencies.
Retail Banking Highlights
Second quarter 2022 compared with first quarter 2022
- Earnings decreased 5%, as higher net interest income and noninterest income were more than offset by a provision for credit losses and higher noninterest expense.
- Average loans increased 1%, driven by growth in residential mortgage and home equity loans, partially offset by lower auto loans and PPP loan forgiveness.
- Average deposits increased 1%, driven by growth in demand and savings deposits.
Second quarter 2022 compared with second quarter 2021
- Earnings increased 39%, due to higher net interest income, a lower provision for credit losses and an increase in noninterest income, partially offset by higher noninterest expense.
- Average loans increased 11%, reflecting the addition of BBVA USA and higher residential mortgage loans, partially offset by PPP loan forgiveness.
- Average deposits increased 15%, and included the addition of BBVA USA.
Corporate & Institutional Banking Highlights
Second quarter 2022 compared with first quarter 2022
- Earnings increased 5%, due to higher noninterest income and net interest income, partially offset by a lower provision recapture and higher noninterest expense.
- Average loans increased 7%, driven primarily by growth in PNC's corporate banking and business credit businesses of $11.1 billion and $1.7 billion, respectively, partially offset by PPP loan forgiveness.
- Average deposits decreased 5%, reflecting outflows and seasonal declines in commercial deposits.
Second quarter 2022 compared with second quarter 2021
- Earnings increased 24%, due to higher net interest income, a lower provision for credit losses and increased noninterest income, partially offset by higher noninterest expense.
- Average loans increased 22%, driven by the addition of BBVA USA and broad-based organic growth across PNC's lending segments, partially offset by PPP loan forgiveness.
- Average deposits increased 1%, and included the addition of BBVA USA.
Asset Management Group Highlights
Second quarter 2022 compared with first quarter 2022
- Earnings decreased 16%, as higher net interest income was more than offset by higher noninterest expense and lower noninterest income.
- Discretionary client assets under management decreased 8%, primarily driven by lower spot equity markets.
- Average loans increased 4%, driven by higher residential mortgage loans.
- Average deposits decreased 5%, primarily due to seasonal outflows.
Second quarter 2022 compared with second quarter 2021
- Earnings were relatively stable.
- Discretionary client assets under management decreased 9%, primarily driven by lower spot equity markets.
- Average loans increased 40%, reflecting the addition of BBVA USA and growth in residential mortgage.
- Average deposits increased 35%, reflecting the addition of BBVA USA and growth in demand and savings deposits.
Other
The "Other" category, for the purposes of this release, includes residual activities that do not meet the criteria for disclosure as a separate reportable business, such as asset and liability management activities including net securities gains or losses, other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities, certain trading activities, certain runoff consumer loan portfolios, private equity investments, intercompany eliminations, certain corporate overhead, tax adjustments that are not allocated to business segments, exited businesses, and differences between business segment performance reporting and financial statement reporting under generally accepted accounting principles.
CONFERENCE CALL AND SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PNC Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer William S. Demchak and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert Q. Reilly will hold a conference call for investors today at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time regarding the topics addressed in this news release and the related financial supplement. Dial-in numbers for the conference call are (877) 885-9714 and (212) 231-2906 (international) and Internet access to the live audio listen-only webcast of the call is available at www.pnc.com/investorevents. PNC's second quarter 2022, related financial supplement, and presentation slides to accompany the conference call remarks will be available at www.pnc.com/investorevents prior to the beginning of the call. A telephone replay of the call will be available for one week at (800) 633-8284 and (402) 977-9140 (international), conference ID 22018925 and a replay of the audio webcast will be available on PNC's website for 30 days.
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
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CAPITAL RATIOS
PNC's regulatory risk-based capital ratios in 2022 are calculated using the standardized approach for determining risk-weighted assets. Under the standardized approach for determining credit risk-weighted assets, exposures are generally assigned a pre-defined risk weight. Exposures to high volatility commercial real estate, past due exposures and equity exposures are generally subject to higher risk weights than other types of exposures.
PNC elected a five-year transition provision effective March 31, 2020 to delay until December 31, 2021 the full impact of the CECL standard on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period. Effective for the first quarter 2022, PNC is now in the three-year transition period, and the full impact of the CECL standard is being phased-in to regulatory capital through December 31, 2024. See the table below for the March 31, 2022, June 30, 2021 and estimated June 30, 2022 ratios. For the full impact of PNC's adoption of CECL, which excludes the benefits of the five-year transition provision, see the June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022 (Fully Implemented) estimates presented in the table below.
Our Basel III capital ratios may be impacted by changes to the regulatory capital rules and additional regulatory guidance or analysis.
Pretax pre-provision earnings is a non-GAAP measure and is based on adjusting income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests to exclude provision for (recapture of) credit losses. We believe that pretax, pre-provision earnings is a useful tool to help evaluate the ability to provide for credit costs through operations and provides an additional basis to compare results between periods by isolating the impact of provision for (recapture of) credit losses, which can vary significantly between periods.
Pretax pre-provision earnings excluding integration costs is a non-GAAP measure and is based on adjusting pretax pre-provision earnings to exclude integration costs during the period. We believe that pretax, pre-provision earnings excluding integration costs is a useful tool in understanding PNC's results by providing greater comparability between periods, as well as demonstrating the effect of significant items.
The adjusted diluted earnings per common share excluding integration costs is a non-GAAP measure and excludes the integration costs related to the BBVA USA acquisition. It is calculated based on adjusting net income attributable to diluted common shareholders by removing post-tax integration costs in the period. We believe this non-GAAP measure serves as a useful tool in understanding PNC's results by providing greater comparability between periods, as well as demonstrating the effect of significant items.
Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure and is calculated based on tangible common shareholders' equity divided by period-end common shares outstanding. We believe this non-GAAP measure serves as a useful tool to help evaluate the strength and discipline of a company's capital management strategies and as an additional, conservative measure of total company value.
The interest income earned on certain earning assets is completely or partially exempt from federal income tax. As such, these tax-exempt instruments typically yield lower returns than taxable investments. To provide more meaningful comparisons of net interest income, we use interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis by increasing the interest income earned on tax-exempt assets to make it fully equivalent to interest income earned on taxable investments. This adjustment is not permitted under GAAP. Taxable-equivalent net interest income is only used for calculating net interest margin and net interest income shown elsewhere in this presentation is GAAP net interest income.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
We make statements in this news release and related conference call, and we may from time to time make other statements, regarding our outlook for financial performance, such as earnings, revenues, expenses, tax rates, capital and liquidity levels and ratios, asset levels, asset quality, financial position, and other matters regarding or affecting us and our future business and operations that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "believe," "plan," "expect," "anticipate," "see," "look," "intend," "outlook," "project," "forecast," "estimate," "goal," "will," "should" and other similar words and expressions.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Future events or circumstances may change our outlook and may also affect the nature of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties to which our forward-looking statements are subject. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We do not assume any duty and do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements. Actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in forward-looking statements, as well as from historical performance. As a result, we caution against placing undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
Our forward-looking statements are subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties.
- Our businesses, financial results and balance sheet values are affected by business and economic conditions, including:
- Our forward-looking financial statements are subject to the risk that economic and financial market conditions will be substantially different than those we are currently expecting and do not take into account potential legal and regulatory contingencies. These statements are based on our views that:
- PNC's ability to take certain capital actions, including returning capital to shareholders, is subject to PNC meeting or exceeding a stress capital buffer established by the Federal Reserve Board in connection with the Federal Reserve Board's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) process.
- PNC's regulatory capital ratios in the future will depend on, among other things, the company's financial performance, the scope and terms of final capital regulations then in effect and management actions affecting the composition of PNC's balance sheet. In addition, PNC's ability to determine, evaluate and forecast regulatory capital ratios, and to take actions (such as capital distributions) based on actual or forecasted capital ratios, will be dependent at least in part on the development, validation and regulatory review of related models.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information (Continued)
- Legal and regulatory developments could have an impact on our ability to operate our businesses, financial condition, results of operations, competitive position, reputation, or pursuit of attractive acquisition opportunities. Reputational impacts could affect matters such as business generation and retention, liquidity, funding, and ability to attract and retain management. These developments could include:
- Business and operating results are affected by our ability to identify and effectively manage risks inherent in our businesses, including, where appropriate, through effective use of systems and controls, third-party insurance, derivatives, and capital management techniques, and to meet evolving regulatory capital and liquidity standards.
- We grow our business in part through acquisitions and new strategic initiatives. Risks and uncertainties include those presented by the nature of the business acquired and strategic initiative, including in some cases those associated with our entry into new businesses or new geographic or other markets and risks resulting from our inexperience in those new areas, as well as risks and uncertainties related to the acquisition transactions themselves, regulatory issues, and the integration of the acquired businesses into PNC after closing. Many of these risks and uncertainties are present in our acquisition and integration of BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc., including its U.S. banking subsidiary, BBVA USA.
- Competition can have an impact on customer acquisition, growth and retention and on credit spreads and product pricing, which can affect market share, deposits and revenues. Our ability to anticipate and respond to technological changes can also impact our ability to respond to customer needs and meet competitive demands.
- Business and operating results can also be affected by widespread natural and other disasters, pandemics, dislocations, terrorist activities, system failures, security breaches, cyberattacks or international hostilities through impacts on the economy and financial markets generally or on us or our counterparties specifically.
We provide greater detail regarding these as well as other factors in our 2021 Form 10-K and in our first quarter 2022 Form 10-Q, including in the Risk Factors and Risk Management sections and the Legal Proceedings and Commitments Notes of the Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements in those reports, and in our other subsequent SEC filings. Our forward-looking statements may also be subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those we may discuss elsewhere in this news release or in our SEC filings, accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on our corporate website at www.pnc.com/secfilings. We have included these web addresses as inactive textual references only. Information on these websites is not part of this document.
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LONDON (AP) — Mideast carrier Emirates on Thursday rejected a demand by London’s Heathrow Airport for airlines to cut the number of passengers on summer flights in a bid to ease travel disruptions, calling it an “entirely unreasonable and unacceptable” move that shows “blatant disregard for customers.”
In a blistering statement, the airline accused Heathrow’s management of “incompetence” for not being ready to deal with the “super peak period” for travel. The airport says it’s been seeking help from airlines on solutions for months.
Emirates, one of the world’s biggest airlines, fired back a day after Heathrow announced it was capping daily passenger numbers at 100,000 and telling airlines to stop selling tickets as it seeks to quell travel chaos caused by soaring travel demand and staff shortages.
Airlines have already slashed thousands of flights from their summer schedules after U.K. aviation authorities, in a bid to prevent last-minute cancellations, said carriers wouldn’t be punished for not using valuable takeoff and landing slots.
Heathrow, Britain’s busiest airport, said the cuts weren’t enough, but Emirates drew a line, exposing tensions between the airport and the airlines that are its customers.
The problems have emerged around Europe. Booming demand for summer travel after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions have swamped airlines and airports, which are shorthanded after many pilots, cabin crew, check-in staff, and baggage handlers were laid off. That’s left travelers facing last-minute cancellations, lengthy delays, lost luggage or long waits for bags.
Emirates, which operates six daily return flights between Heathrow and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, said it’s “highly regrettable” that the airport on Wednesday night gave it 36 hours to comply with capacity cuts “of a figure that appears to be plucked from thin air.”
“Their communications not only dictated the specific flights on which we should throw out paying passengers, but also threatened legal action for non-compliance,” the airline said.
Other airlines also grumbled. British Airways, which has the biggest presence at Heathrow and has already cut 11% of its scheduled flights through October, said the restrictions were “incredibly disappointing” and that it would cancel “a small number of additional flights.”
Heathrow blames a shortage of ground staff, which are contracted by airlines to check-in passengers, load and unload bags, and prepare aircraft for their next journey.
Emirates, however, said its ground-handling and catering services are owned by its parent company and “are fully ready and capable of handling our flights.” Blame instead lies with the airport’s “central services and systems,” it said.
The airline accused Heathrow management of being “cavalier” about travelers and airlines, with signs of a strong travel rebound apparent for months. Emirates said it got ready, including rehiring and training 1,000 pilots in the past year but that Heathrow failed to act, plan or invest.
“Now faced with an ‘airmageddon’ situation due to their incompetence and non-action, they are pushing the entire burden — of costs and the scramble to sort the mess — to airlines and travelers,” the statement said.
In response, Heathrow said it has been asking airlines for months to help draw up a plan to solve their staffing challenges, “but no clear plans were forthcoming, and with each passing day, the problem got worse.”
“We had no choice but to take the difficult decision to impose a capacity cap designed to give passengers a better, more reliable journey and to keep everyone working at the airport safe,” Heathrow said. “It would be disappointing if instead of working together, any airline would want to put profit ahead a safe and reliable passenger journey.”
Rebooking so many potentially affected passengers is impossible because all flights for the next few weeks are full, including at other London airports and on other airlines, Emirates said. Moving some operations to other U.K. airports at short notice is also unrealistic, it said.
Elsewhere in Europe, Germany’s Lufthansa said this week that it’s cutting 2,000 more flights in Frankfurt and Munich, mostly at peak times in the afternoon and evening over the next week, on top of 770 flights it axed from July 8 to 14.
More scheduled flight cancellations in August “are possible at a later date,” the airline said.
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Mr Logic Reacts To Chairman Wontumi's Lawsuit Against Him and Other Pundits of United Showbiz
- Entertainment pundit, Emmanuel Barnes, popularly known as Mr Logic, has shared his reaction to the alleged lawsuit filed against him
- This comes at the back of Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Chairman Wontumi, reportedly filing a suit against Nana Ama McBrown, Fadda Dickson, Afia Schwarzenegger, Kwame A Plus, and Mr Logic
- Taking to his WhatsApp status to share his reaction to the news, he said how confused he was about the sudden lawsuit
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Entertainment pundit, Emmanuel Barnes, popularly known as Mr Logic, has reacted to the alleged lawsuit against him and others involved in the production of the hit entertainment show United Showbiz on UTV.
The popular and frequent guest on the show contributed to discussions pertaining to the rising issues surrounding Afia Schwarzenegger as well as current issues which trended in the media during the week.
He was a guest on Saturday, July 9, 2022, edition of United Showbiz, together with Bulldog, Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, Kwame A Plus, as well as Afia Schwarzenegger, with Nana Ama McBrown Mensah as the host for the night.
Taking to his WhatsApp status to share his reaction, he said,
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"Contempt of court s3 s3n? Ahh what did I say Hmm"
In the post, he shared his confusion about why the popular business mogul would want to pursue a lawsuit against him.
However, United Television, in a press statement signed by the Managing Director of the Despite Media Group, Dr. Fadda Dickson, issued a public apology to Chairman Wontumi.
The prominent media house apologised to Wontumi for comments made in respect of him on United Showbiz which was aired on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
"It was not the intent of the station and its management to bring the hard-earned reputation of Mr Bernard Antwi Bosiako aka chairman wontumi into any disrepute," a portion of the statement said.
Wontumi Sues, McBrown, Afia Schwar, Fadda Dickson, A Plus, Mr Logic; Details Drop In Photo
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, a.k.a. Chairman Wontumi, has reportedly filed a suit against Nana Ama McBrown, Fadda Dickson, Afia Schwarzenegger, Kwame A Plus, and Mr Logic.
The suit follows claims Afia Schwar made about Wontumi on UTV's United Showbiz on Saturday, which was hosted by McBrown.
Afia Schwarzenegger had insisted on the show that she once had an amorous relationship with Wontumi.
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The Companies Responsible for the Most Single-Use Plastic Waste in the World
The planet is overrun by plastic.
Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced every year, half of which is used to create single-use items such as shopping bags, cups and straws.
At least 14 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year, and plastic is found on the shorelines of every continent, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Microplastics have been found in tap water, beer, salt and recently in the human bloodstream.
Plastic, a synthetic organic polymer, is made from petroleum, and just 20 companies are the source of more than half of the single-use plastics in the world.
The Plastic Waste Makers Index is a study by Australia's philanthropic Minderoo Foundation that identifies the source of the world’s single-use plastic waste. It names the 20 petrochemical companies who generate more than half the world’s single-use plastic waste, and the global financial institutions backing them.
The report aims to increase transparency along the entire plastics supply chain, beyond the brands like Coca-Cola named as the No. 1 contributor to plastic pollution globally. Polymers are the building blocks of plastic, and polymer producers are the gatekeepers of plastic production.
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According to the report, the index also serves as a tool to assist the companies named to assess their single-use plastic footprint and to measure progress against their own sustainability goals, in moving from virgin fossil fuel sources to more circular models. A circular economy is one that emphasizes sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling, rather than a linear model in which resources are collected, used and thrown away.
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With pressure on financial institutions to move capital away from public companies that perform negatively against ESG criteria, the analysis identifies which classes of shareholders (institutional asset managers, state/ sovereign owners, private individuals/institutions) hold what value of equity in the companies producing single-use plastic, and their estimated contribution to plastic waste.
The report addresses only single-use plastics. Types of plastic included in the study are:
- PET: Mostly used for food and drink packaging, including plastic bottles
- HDPE: Dense and thick plastic commonly used as grocery bags, opaque milk and juice containers, shampoo bottles and medicine bottles.
- LLDPE: Plastic film and sheeting
- LDPE: The most-used family of plastics in the world, LDPE is used for bags (grocery, dry cleaning, bread, frozen food bags, newspapers, garbage) plastic wraps; coatings for paper milk cartons and hot & cold beverage cups; some squeezable bottles (honey, mustard), food storage containers and container lids
- PP: Used for hot food containers and in disposable diapers.
These polymers represented 87%, or 115 million metric tons of total single-use plastic volumes in 2019.
According to Minderoo’s report, these are the 30 companies at the base of the supply chain responsible for the most single-use plastics, and ultimately the most plastic waste in the world. The list includes companies such as ExxonMobile (XOM) - Get Exxon Mobil Corporation Report, Dow (DOW) - Get Dow Inc. Report, and Chevron (CVX) - Get Chevron Corporation Report. The most recent data is from November 2021. The contribution to single-use plastic waste factors in the efforts of these companies to reduce plastic pollution. | https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/companies-responsible-most-single-use-plastic-waste-world | 2022-07-15T11:41:26Z | https://www.thestreet.com/personal-finance/companies-responsible-most-single-use-plastic-waste-world | true | 1 |
House making 1st attempt to protect abortion in post-Roe era
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Friday is expected to vote on two bills that would restore and guarantee abortion access nationwide as Democrats make their first attempt at responding legislatively to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
The legislation stands almost no chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. Yet voting marks the beginning of a new era in the abortion debate as lawmakers, governors and legislatures grapple with the impact of the court’s decision. By overturning Roe, the court has allowed states to enact strict abortion limits, including many that had previously been deemed unconstitutional. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
Already, a number of GOP-controlled states have moved quickly to curtail or outlaw abortion, while states controlled by Democrats have sought to champion access. Voters now rank abortion as among the most pressing issues facing the country, a shift in priorities that Democrats hope will reshape the political landscape in their favor for the midterm elections.
Ahead of House voting, Democrats highlighted the case of a 10-year-old girl who had to cross state lines into Indiana to get an abortion after being raped, calling it an example of how the court’s decision is already having severe consequences.
“We don’t have to imagine why this might matter. We don’t need to conjure up hypotheticals. We already know what’s happened,” Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday on the Senate floor.
“Should the next little 10-year-old’s right or 12-year-old’s right or 14-year-old’s right to get the care that she desperately needs be put in jeopardy?”
In the House, Democrats are bringing two abortion bills to the floor on Friday, one of which would prohibit punishment for a woman or child who decides to travel to another state to get an abortion. It specifies that doctors can’t be punished for providing reproductive care outside their home state.
The Constitution doesn’t explicitly say travel between states is a right, though the Supreme Court has said it is a right that “has been firmly established and repeatedly recognized.” Yet the court has never said exactly where the right to travel comes from and that could leave it open to challenge or elimination, as the right to an abortion was.
Lawmakers in Missouri earlier this year, for example, considered making it illegal to “aid or abet” abortions that violate Missouri law, even if they occur out of state. The proposal was ultimately shelved.
The second House bill, which first passed in September but stalled in the Senate, would enshrine abortion access as protected under federal law. It would also expand on the protections Roe had previously provided by banning what supporters say are medically unnecessary restrictions that block access to safe and accessible abortions.
“The bill takes Roe v. Wade into the law of the land and protects it from some of the assaults that have occurred since it became overturned by the Supreme Court,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Thursday.
It would prevent abortion bans earlier than 24 weeks, which is when fetal viability, the ability of a human fetus to survive outside the uterus, is generally thought to begin. The bill allows exceptions for abortions after fetal viability when a provider determines the life or health of the mother is at risk.
The Democrats’ proposal would also prevent states from requiring providers to share “medically inaccurate” information, or from requiring additional tests or waiting periods, often aimed at dissuading a patient from having an abortion.
Republicans have celebrated the end of Roe v. Wade and are expected to overwhelmingly oppose both bills, denouncing them as extreme. GOP Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma, who supports instituting a nationwide ban on abortion, accused his colleagues across the aisle Thursday of seeking to “inflame” the issue of abortion. He said proponents of the travel bill should ask themselves, “Does the child in the womb have the right to travel in their future?”
Only two Senate Republicans, Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, have been supportive of abortion rights, but they do not support the Democrats’ proposal, calling it too far-reaching. They have introduced alternative legislation that would bar states from placing an “undue burden” on a woman’s ability to obtain an abortion before fetal viability, among other provisions.
When pressed Thursday on whether Democrats should work with the two senators, Pelosi pushed back, “We’re not going to negotiate a woman’s right to choose.”
Since the court’s ruling last month, some activists have accused President Joe Biden and other top Democrats of failing to respond forcefully enough to the decision. Biden, who denounced the court’s ruling as “extreme,” last week issued an executive order intended to head off some potential penalties that women seeking abortion may face. His administration has also warned medical providers that they must offer abortion if the life of the mother is at risk.
Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee has already launched a digital ad campaign to energize voters on the issue, warning that Republicans’ ultimate goal is to outlaw abortion nationwide.
“We have to elect a couple more Democratic senators so that we can get around the filibuster so that we can pass legislation that truly impacts a woman’s right to choose,” she said. “There’s no halfway measure.”
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Associated Press writer Jessica Gresko contributed to this report.
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Offaly councillors travel to Brussels to ensure county's voice is heard at European level
A group of local councillors from Offaly travelled to the European Parliament this week to ensure that the voices and ideas of county and city councillors are heard at the heart of the European institutions.
The councillors travelled on the invitation of Ireland South Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher.
The Offaly delegation consisted of Cllr. Robert McDermott (Edenderry Electoral Area), Cllr. Eddie Fitzpatrick (Edenderry Electoral Area) , Cllr. Frank Moran (Cathaoireach, Offaly County Council), Cllr. Declan Harvey (Tullamore Electoral Area) and Cllr. Danny Owens (Tullamore Electoral Area)
The councillors met with representatives of the EU’s Committee of the Regions, the Renew Europe political group, in which Fianna Fáil MEPs operate, and officials from various directorates of the European Parliament.
Commenting after the visit, Billy Kelleher MEP said, “It was wonderful to be able to bring 30 members of local government from Munster and South Leinster to the European Parliament.
“Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, this was the first opportunity for me to welcome my Fianna Fail councillor colleagues, and I believe they gained immensely from the visit, and I hope they can bring what they learned here back to their communities,” concluded Kelleher.
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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 33; Lana Parrilla, 45; Gabriel Iglesias, 46; Forest Whitaker, 61.
Happy Birthday: Question, evaluate, recalculate and carry on until you reach your objective. Knowledge is the key to your success this year. Research, educational pursuits and doing your own thing will build character and offer a look at what’s possible. Invest in your future, and build the framework for the life you want to pursue. An innovative idea will improve your status quo. Your numbers are 9, 13, 24, 30, 36, 44, 49.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Embrace a physical challenge that makes you feel good about yourself, what you do and how you look. A dedicated plan will give you something to feel passionate about. Avoid problems with people who can influence your life. 4 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Maintain balance, integrity, and desire. Put your energy into what matters to you most. Take a creative approach to how you handle friends, relatives and peers. Don’t take on a losing battle. Use time wisely and ease stress. 2 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A fast move forward is possible if you are willing to act and give your all. Reward yourself with something that lifts your spirits and makes you feel passionate about your life journey. Romance is favored. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Assess your situation and adjust what isn’t working for you. Revise your plans to suit the economic climate, then proceed with caution. Take a step back if it will help you gain perspective and save money. Change begins with you. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take it easy, relax and don’t start anything you can’t finish. Taking responsibility for your happiness will keep you out of trouble. Don’t provoke fights or let others railroad you into a battle. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a trip, attend an event, try something different or network with people in your industry of choice. Protect your position, ideas and health from anyone who puts you at risk. A change will offer insight into possibilities. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do something that puts a smile on your face. Testing your strength and challenging yourself will open a window of opportunity that will help you find your voice and put an end to what no longer works for you. 5 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Refuse to let anyone limit you. State your viewpoint and go about your business. Strive to fulfill your ambitions and put your heart, soul and energy into what matters most to you. Don’t give up or give in; get moving. 2 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do what comes naturally, and move in a direction that supports enthusiasm and your ambitions. Take pride in what you achieve by sharing it with the people you love. Make your home welcoming. 4 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put lavish preferences aside and focus on a simpler lifestyle. Be thoughtful of others and patient with yourself. Revise what isn’t working for you, then engage in events that provoke thought and encourage you to live life your way. 3 stars
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Standup comedy show Comicstaan dropped its third season today. The Amazon Prime Video original series is judged by Zakir Khan, Neeti Palta, Sumukhi Suresh and Kenny Sebastian. With an alteration in the format, Comicstaan 3 also saw seven mentors joining the team to train the top eight in different genres every week. And after a long tough battle, the comedians who emerged as the finalists are Shreya Priyam, Aashish Solanki, Aman Jotwani and Gurleen Pannu.
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After a tough seven rounds with different mentors, the finalists were given a chance to perform live at The Royal Opera House, in front of a packed audience. Apart from their scores and the judges, the mentors too got a chance to mark their favourite contestants. And with an average of 9.1, Aashish Solanki was announced as the winner, while Gurleen Pannu emerged as the runner-up. Aman Jotwani and Shreya Priyam stood in third and fourth place, respectively.
Celebrating his big win, Aashish shared a heartfelt note for his father in Hindi, where he thanked him for supporting his ‘hatke’ career. He also shared a picture of his father with the Comicstaan 3 trophy.
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Host Kusha Kapila, congratulating the winner wrote on his post, “Finally. Is post aur is din ka kabse intezaar tha 🔥.” Judge Neeti Palta added, “Heads up. I’m going to hug you the next time I see you”. His fans and followers also shared heartfelt congratulatory messages on his big win.
In another post, Aashish mentioned how he had got rejected in the previous season. Sharing an Instagram chat with Comicstaan’s official Instagram page which sent him a promotional video, he wrote, “Got rejected in season 2, then killed it in season 3. @comicstaan mera ego hurt ni karne ka.”
The winner is from Delhi and has been actively been associated with comedy clubs for more than five years. He has also been touring with his show ‘Good Boy Better Show’ for a long time now.
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon has reported financial results for the second quarter 2022. The company's earnings release along with the quarterly financial highlights and other earnings-related documents are available at www.bnymellon.com/investorrelations. Management will host a conference call and simultaneous live audio webcast at 8 a.m. ET today. This conference call and audio webcast will include forward-looking statements and may include other material information.
Investors and analysts wishing to access the conference call and audio webcast may do so by dialing +1 800-390-5696 (U.S.) or +1 720-452-9082 (International), and using the passcode: 200200, or by logging onto www.bnymellon.com/investorrelations.
Replays of the second quarter conference call and audio webcast will be available beginning on July 15, 2022, at approximately 2 p.m. ET through August 15, 2022, by dialing +1 888-203-1112 (U.S.) or +1 719-457-0820 (International) and using the passcode: 5049084. The archived version of the conference call and audio webcast will also be available at www.bnymellon.com/investorrelations for the same time period.
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of June 30, 2022, BNY Mellon had $43.0 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $1.9 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.
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A self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh was recently uncovered at the National Galleries of Scotland, hidden for more than a century on the back of a painting called Head of a Peasant Woman.
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You can raise a glass and drink up memories of one of San Jose’s long-lost landmarks thanks to a new beer released by Narrative Fermentations named after Frontier Village.
The western-themed amusement park opened in South San Jose’s Edenvale district in 1961 and delighted kids with stagecoaches, a train and shootouts between marshals and bank robbers, who always lost the gunfight but managed to come back for the next show. There was a Ferris wheel, a spooky mine ride, an antique auto ride and a multi-armed ride called the Tarantula that still makes my stomach flip just thinking about it.
Frontier Village closed in 1980, with much of its stuff auctioned off or sold to other parks and its land developed into housing and what is now Edenvale Garden Park next to Hayes Mansion. For more than 20 years, former employees and fans have been holding annual reunions at the park, with the most recent one this past in June.
Tim Stephens, who has been collecting Frontier Village memorabilia for more than 25 years, brought out a small bit of his collection for the release of the beer July 8 at Narrative Fermentations’ brewery and taproom on Alma Avenue. That included an original map sign that was posted outside the marshal’s office, badges worn by the marshals, bumper stickers and binders filled with photos.
Stephens and I agreed that a Hazy IPA might not have fit right in at Frontier Village’s Silver Dollar Saloon, but it’s a pretty tasty beer nonetheless. But if you’re having a couple, let someone else drive the stagecoach.
WHEEL EFFORT: While the San Jose Sharks’ front office is busy rebuilding the team, the Sharks Foundation set its sights on building bikes for kids in the area. More than 200 volunteers from the Sharks Foundation, SAP and TurningWheels for Kids gathered at SAP Center on Wednesday morning to assemble about 500 bicycles that will be distributed to young riders in the community.
The bikes — along with helmets and locks — were funded by a $175,000 community assist grant to TurningWheels for Kids from the Sharks Foundation and SAP. Sharks Foundation Manager Jenné Johnson was joined at the event by Ignacio Vallejo, associate director of TurningWheels for Kids; Anamarie Franc, managing director of SAP Labs U.S.; and lovable mascot S.J. Sharkie.
LOCAL COLOR TURNS SEVEN: Time flies when you’re beautifying San Jose, at least it has for Local Color, which is celebrating its seventh anniversary on July 16.
The nonprofit started by Executive Director Erin Salazar has been on a mission to provide opportunities for artists by connecting them with businesses and organizations that can use their talents. In downtown San Jose, this has resulted in murals, art covering windows and empty storefronts and the beautification of barriers and planters.
“Pints for Paints,” an all-ages anniversary party will be at Original Gravity, 66 S. First St., on July 16 starting at 5 p.m. It’s free to attend, and proceeds from beer sales will go toward supporting Local Color’s programs.
CUDA GO COUNTRY: The San Jose Barracuda will be going a little country when they take the ice at TechCU Arena this season after getting into a three-year marketing deal with Bay Country, the San Jose FM station formerly known as KBAY.
Emily Harlan, the Sharks in-arena host at SAP Center, and public address announcer Danny Miller are already on the air on Bay Country. Starting this month, one of them will conduct weekly interviews with Barracuda coaches, players or front office staff that will be streamed on Bay Country’s Facebook page. Friday night home games at the new TechCU Arena will include an in-game “Cuda Country” singalong. | https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/07/14/new-beer-named-after-san-joses-beloved-frontier-village/ | 2022-07-15T11:59:26Z | https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/07/14/new-beer-named-after-san-joses-beloved-frontier-village/ | true | 4 |
Man Utd 4 Melbourne Victory 1 LIVE SCORE: Rashford, Martial, McTominay and own goals give United comfort – updates
MARCUS RASHFORD, an own goal, Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial have fired Manchester United into a comfortable lead against Melbourne Victory.
Christopher Ikonomidis latched on to a ball across the box to give the Australian side an early 1-0 advantage Down Under.
Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof did not cover themselves in glory during the build-up to the opener, but their blushes were spared by the late second-half surge.
- Kick-off time: 11.05am UK/8.05pm Melbourne
- TV channel: MUTV
- Live stream: MUTV online - £7.99/month or £29.99/year
- Man Utd team: Heaton, Dalot, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, McTominay, Bruno, Sancho, Elanga, Martial.
- Man Utd subs: Bishop, Kovar, Bailly, Rashford, Malacia, Amad, Telles, Pellistri, Wan-Bissaka, Van de Beek, Laird, Chong, Hannibal, Fish, Garnacho, Savage, Zidane Iqubal.
- Melbourne Victory team: Xi, Izzo, Marchan, Broxham, Ikonomidis, Folami, Barnett, Timotheou, Nigro, Miranda, Brimmer.
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Full-Time: Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United
It's another win by a three goal margin and another very encouraging victory for Erik ten Hag.
While they took a while to get going in the first half, they showed a commitment to their possession football and seemed to have adapted well to the stylistic changes brought in by their new manager.
And several players showed brilliant moments of quality, with Chong at the end adding his name to that list as he created the fourth goal. Rashford, Martial and McTominay got the other goals as United came from a goal down to recover.
Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United
89' Own goal and the cherry on top of the cake for United! Tahith Chong had a bit of space out wide, showed a brilliant turn of pace and drove a low ball in.
Lupancu then converts it into his own net as he makes a desperate attempt to clear.
Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
87' Nani may have just triggered quite literally the biggest cheer of the night as he comes on as part of multiple Melbourne substitutions.
He looks quite emotional as he is greeted warmly by all 100,000 fans in the stadium.
Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
85' A big cheer as Nani emerges from the dugout. The ex-United winger is about to come on with only a few minutes to go.
Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
84' Iqbal almost finds Van de Beek with a clipped ball forward, but the Dutchman isn't tall enough for the pass.
Just a word on Van de Beek, who has been playing higher than usual in the Fernandes role. He hasn't managed to establish himself enough in this second-half you could argue, and has become a bit lost in the Melbourne defence.
Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
82' Rashford should probably have had a second. Malacia has put a wonderful cross in from the left and Rashford had a free header from about 8 yards out.
He directs it straight at the keeper, and will know he should have done better.
Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
80' Melbourne with their first real chance of the second half.
The sub Velupillay is played in into the box but fires his shot wide at the near post. Heaton was worried enough to commit to the dive.
Melbourne Victory 1-3 Manchester United
78' Rashford has wrapped this game up! Bailly, similar to what he did against Liverpool, steps forward and puts a wonderful pass in behind for Rashford to run onto.
And Rashford, like he did back in his vintage days, slips it pass the keeper effortlessly. A big goal to boost his confidence, and a moment of quality by Bailly to try and make ten Hag to forget about his lapses in defence.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
75' For the second time in 10 minutes, Eric Bailly has given the ball away from a position that puts United in danger.
Thankfully for the Red Devils, Melbourne don't take advantage even though it was 2 v 2, with Charlie Savage charging back to make up the numbers.
Erik ten Hag, you have to imagine, will be taking notes on Bailly's laxness in possession.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
73' Brimmer's free-kick from wide is comfortably caught by Heaton.
Another United counter-attacking opportunity comes to an end as they once again fail to make the decisive pass.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
69' Almost calamity there for United. Bailly casually knocks the ball forward but he hits the sub Velupillay who closed him down.
The ball almost drops for a Melbourne attacker in the box after the deflection but Heaton leapt on it.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
67' Melbourne make a couple of changes, including Folami coming off and being replaced by Velupillay.
Meanwhile, Savage pings a beautiful ball over the top which finds Van de Beek, but he was offside and hit the side netting anyway.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
65' A counter-attacking opportunity now as United broke from a Melbourne corner. Van de Beek and Chong had a miscommunication at a crucial moment that saw the attack result in the corner.
Izzo leaps to snatch the ball out of the air from the set-piece.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
63' Amad wins the ball on the edge of the box and he had Rashford free in the centre. But the youngster dinks the ball into the keeper's gloves, almost as though he was halfway between a shot and a cross. Good opportunity for the Ivorian to make an impact.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
56' Absolutely wonderful skill by Zidane Iqbal there that will leave United fans purring. He spins a Melbourne defender on the edge of the box before driving into the penalty area.
His cross doesn't find Rashford unfortunately but he will gain a lot of confidence from that outrageous piece of trickery.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
53' Telles, interestingly, is playing at centre-back alongside Bailly. Will be interesting to see how the defender, normally at left-back, deals with any attacks from Melbourne, which don't look like happening any time soon.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
52' So we have Malacia and Laird playing at full-back, Savage, Iqbal and Van de Beek in midfield, and a front three of Rashford, Amad and Chong up front.
So far United are just keeping the ball and trying to get the second-half team settled in. Iqbal and Savage looking comfortable in midfield again.
47' Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
So apart from goalkeeper Heaton, the entire United team has changed.
It is now Heaton, Bailly, Rashford, Malacia, Amad, Telles, Van de Beek, Laird, Chong, Savage and Iqbal on the field.
We're still trying to work out who exactly is playing where.
No changes for Melbourne.
Half-time: Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
We are seeing a bunch of subs being made for United, including Rashford, Iqbal and Van de Beek all coming on.
The second half is about to get underway.
Half-time: Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
The whistle goes straight after Melbourne kick-off, and the Australians will be trying to work out exactly what went wrong for them at the end of that half.
For 40 minutes United's passed patiently as they looked to find the equaliser to the hosts' shock opener after seven minutes.
But they were eventually rewarded with McTominay's deflected shot giving them the leveller, before Martial smuggled it in from close range after a low cross by the impressive Dalot.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
45' It's Dalot's cross into the area which causes all the problems. The pace of the ball in meant it was difficult to deal with, and eventually it fell for Martial with the goal right in front of him.
He wasn't going to miss. He put it in the bottom corner and now United are ahead.
Melbourne Victory 1-2 Manchester United
45' What a turnaround! Now United lead only minutes after being behind
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Manchester United
43' Equaliser from McTominay! A bizarre goal as his long-range effort hits one of the Melbourne defenders - possibly Miranda - and then loops over the keeper and into the net.
After a whole half of careful passing and probing, it's McTominay's frustrated shot from 20 yards out which has done it.
Melbourne Victory 1-0 Manchester United
41' And just like that, Martial and Elanga are suddenly involved.
The Swedish winger cuts inside and clips a ball in but Martial doesn't make the right connection with the header from the edge of the six yard box.
Melbourne Victory 1-0 Manchester United
37' Elanga has been caught by the right-back Broxham as he tried to make his way down the right.
Free-kick from a great position from United, but it comes to nothing.
United fans will be keen to see more from Elanga and Martial, who have both struggled to leave their stamp on this game so far. | https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9094437/man-utd-vs-melbourne-victory-live-score-watch-friendly-on-tv/ | 2022-07-15T11:59:55Z | https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9094437/man-utd-vs-melbourne-victory-live-score-watch-friendly-on-tv/ | true | 1 |
If you are planning to visit Turkey’s spellbinding Aegean coast this summer, you will absolutely find yourself in the resort town of Bodrum at one point. Bodrum is famous for an alluring combination of nightlife, beaches and history, which has turned it into a hot spot for celebrities, models and the royal elite. In addition to this popularity, Bodrum, the pearl of the country’s southwestern coast, shines with art this year.
I preferred to start the summer holiday season in Bodrum with unique exhibitions opened in the well-known venues of the town. After the huge impact of the global pandemic, I am sure that all art lovers out there miss plunging into a garden, venue or gallery full of beautiful works of art. Therefore, I have compiled some of the must-see exhibitions of the 2022 season in Bodrum for you.
Many artists have drawn inspiration from nature for centuries, and it continues to be a source of inspiration today. The "Harmony" exhibition, which opened at Bodrum Loft in collaboration with Berlin-based König Galerie, is named after the harmony created by the combination of artists and their work with nature. The exhibition, with a minimalist and modernist approach, is an opportunity to experience Bodrum Loft, a unique encounter with artwork from different perspectives of green and blue.
The exhibition features seven works by international artists, including Alicja Kwade, Claudia Comte, Jose Davila and Jeppe Hein. Kwade is a Polish-German contemporary visual artist. In her sculptures and installations, she focuses on the subjectivity of time and space, manipulating materials through chemical processes to explore the transience of the physical world. She wants spectators to reconsider their view of the world and be intrigued by the line where science and mistrust intersect.
Hein, who is from Denmark, works passionately with the tradition of conceptual art and minimalist sculpture of the 1970s. His work is distinguished by its simplicity and frequent use of humor and offers a unique perspective on the intersection of art, architecture and technological inventions. Hein likes to combine elements with an intriguing and unexpected streak that puts the action at the center and emphasizes the experience and perception of the environment.
Mexican multidisciplinary artist Davila on the other hand draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including the modernist tradition in art. His work aims to investigate the nature of sculpture by frequently connecting the idea of “balance” to the making of sculptures and their appreciation in visual cultures. The artist’s work also places a strong emphasis on the cultural history of stone and how it relates to the world of humans.
Swiss minimalist visual artist Comte is recognized for her site-specific installations and is intrigued by material memory. Each piece of art in her collection has a special, playful relationship with the others and is regulated by a special set of measures and rules that she invented. She asserts that marble is liquid at its core and that it symbolizes the oceans.
Pilevneli starts exhibiting in Bodrum with a new venue located on a 6.5-decare land consisting of 1,500 square meters (16,000 square feet) of closed area and 5,000 square meters of open space. Pilevneli Yalıkavak will remain open until Sept. 15.
The gallery space, with its unique scenery, creates a contemporary art space in Bodrum that offers a riveting experience to its visitors this summer. Pilevneli Yalıkavak welcomes art lovers with two different exhibitions. The first exhibition extends to all of the stone houses of the gallery and the garden surrounding the buildings. Comprising of the works of the recent works of the gallery’s artists, the group show features works by Bora Akıncıtürk, Nevin Aladağ, Refik Anadol, Nobuyoshi Araki, Johan Creten, Ali Elmacı, Jan Fabre, Esra Gülmen, Hechizoo, Tim Kent, Daniel Knorr, Arik Levy, Bjarne Melgaard, Mehmet & Kazım, Frank Nitsche, Hans Op de Beeck, Zoe Ouvrier, Michael Sailstorfer, Serkan Sarıer, Meltem Sarıkaya, Defne Tesal, Tarık Töre, Richard Wilson and Erdoğan Zümrütoğlu.
In the other exhibition, Pilevneli hosts a sculpture exhibition that focuses on human figures in collaboration with König Galerie and Galleria Continua. In the show, each gallery presents works by three artists they represent. The exhibition focusing on human figures and the physical depiction of the human includes artists Kathryn Andrews, Daniel Arsham, and Elmgreen & Dragset from König Galerie, Hans Op de Beeck, Michelangelo Pistoletto and Pascale Marthine Tayou from Galleria Continua, and Johan Creten, Serkan Sarıer, and Erdoğan Zümrütoğlu from Pilevneli.
Featuring the works of 13 national and international artists, an exhibition titled “Relics” was opened at the Ruins Bodrum. The exhibition, which includes works by artists of different genres, ages and thoughts, is being conducted in collaboration with Muse Contemporary.
Looking at an art form that is not taken seriously because of its gendered past, the show brings together Canan Savaş, Kübra Yarar, Kübra Doğu, Cem Sağbil, Reka Nyari, Jeff Robb, Sinan Polvan, Rahşan Düren, Sandra Çavdar, Murad Babadağ, Yasemin Vardarlılar, Jake Michael Singer and Mehrnoush Esmaeilpour, displaying works that communicate with one another as well as the history.
The artists of the exhibition act as a bridge between the past and the future. They emphasize the importance of labor by reinterpreting the tradition and traditional through the lens of contemporary themes such as sustainability and recycling. By creating contemporary archives, they ensure that lost values are passed on to the next generations.
Another top art show to see in Bodrum is a collection exhibition prepared by Özlem Alıcı’s Artgalerim. The exhibition entitled “Art Summer 2022,” which opened at the Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum, features many fascinating sculptures and artworks. The group exhibition in the new space presents well-known international and Turkish contemporary artists. All artworks, paintings and sculptures invite the viewer on a visual journey beyond the surface.
Among the artists of the exhibition are Ekrem Yalçındağ, Cengiz Yatağan, Nilay Özenbay, Gonca Kopuz, Ayhan Kıray, Salih Zeki Sayar, Saim Erken and Hasan Cem Araptarlı. The exhibition will be on view until Sept. 15.
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Covid-19 rapid test sales increase significantly
Sales of Covid rapid tests have increased by nearly 200 percent over the past seven days compared to the same period in May, according to data released on Thursday by the state pharmacy, Apoteket.
Face mask sales have increased by approximately 70 percent, while hand sanitiser sales have increased by approximately 20 per cent.
Cases are rising for the fifth week in a row, according to a statement made on Thursday by the Swedish Public Health Agency (Folkhalsomyndigheten). It is anticipated that infection levels will rise in about half of Sweden’s counties.
The number of cases has increased over the past week from roughly 4,200 to almost 4,800.
The Swedish Public Health Agency believes that the rate of increase appears to be slowing down at the national level, factoring in cases that have been reported afterwards, with an increase of only 7 percent as opposed to 30 percent in prior weeks.
Swedish Vocab: förutse – anticipate
Passports pile up, awaiting collection
Earlier this year, there were issues with delayed passport processing and long wait times. Though the situation has improved, people all over the country are now doing the exact opposite—leaving their passports at police stations rather than picking them up.
Passports were stacked high at the police stations in Boden and Lule, according to P4 Norrbotten. The police have appealed to the public to collect their passports.
The passport office in Malmö has had the same problem and will try to solve it by being open on Sunday, July 17.
According to the police’s national media centre, the problem exists in several parts of the country to varying degrees.
On July 6, there were approximately 114,200 passports and 58,200 national identity cards distributed in 138 locations in Sweden that were not collected, Stefan Marcopoulos, press secretary at the national media centre, told TT.
A travel document that has not been picked up in three months is normally cancelled, and then the person who has not picked up their travel document must make a new application and pay a new application fee.
Swedish Vocab: försenad – anticipate
SAS says pilot strike in Scandinavia could sink the airline
The stoppage, which is now in its tenth day, has already cost roughly 1.0 to 1.3 billion Swedish kronor ($94 million to $123 million), the company said.
Negotiations between unions and management have so far failed to produce a solution. The airline said more than 2,500 flights have had to be cancelled already, affecting 270,000 passengers.
The pilots’ strike at Scandinavian airline SAS is costing between $9.0 and $12 million a day and threatens the survival of the already financially troubled company, SAS said on Thursday.
SAS, which employs nearly 7,000 people, mainly in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, is seeking to raise about 9.5 billion kronor in fresh capital.
The airline said it “had sufficient liquidity to meet its business obligations in the near term without accessing new forms of capital” but warned cash reserves “will erode very quickly in the face of a continuing pilot strike.”
Negotiations, which mediators described as extremely complicated, were suspended last night at 1 a.m and will continue this morning at 10.
Swedish Vocab: skyldigheter – obligations
Swedish court sentences Iranian prison official to life for executions
In the first trial related to the mass executions, a Swedish court on Thursday handed a life sentence to former Iranian prison official Hamid Noury for crimes committed during a 1988 purge of dissidents.
Noury, 61, was convicted of a “serious crime against international law” and “murder,” the Stockholm district court said in a statement.”The sentence is life imprisonment.”
According to the court, Noury was an assistant prosecutor in a prison near Tehran at the time of the events.
The proceedings, which have been running since August 2021, have strained relations between Sweden and Iran, raising concerns about reprisals against Western prisoners held by the Islamic regime – two Swedish-Iranian citizens are on death row.
The case related to the killing of at least 5,000 prisoners across Iran, allegedly ordered by supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini.
The killings were to avenge attacks carried out by exiled opposition group the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) at the end of the Iran-Iraq war of 1980–88.
Swedish Vocab: fällande dom – conviction/sentence (legal)
Linde is hoping for a Turkish yes before the end of the year
The government hopes that the Turkish parliament will be able to ratify Sweden’s and Finland’s membership in the Nato military alliance by the end of the year.
On day one, Canada and Denmark ratified the accession, and numerous other nations followed suit.
On Thursday night, the Latvian Parliament also unanimously supported the applications, with Slovenia doing so later that evening. Votes will be held soon in several other nations.
The United States, France, Belgium, Croatia, Hungary, and Lithuania are expected to vote in favour of membership. If so, it indicates that roughly two-thirds of the member states will soon ratify membership.
Foreign minister Ann Linde said, “We obviously cannot say with certainty because this is a fluid situation. It is difficult to say how long it will take for the last third, which includes Turkey. Among other things, many parliaments have summer breaks right
Swedish Vocab: ratificerat – ratified | https://www.thelocal.se/20220715/today-in-sweden-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-44/ | 2022-07-15T12:03:24Z | https://www.thelocal.se/20220715/today-in-sweden-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-44/ | true | 1 |
JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero), a state-owned limited liability company established in Indonesia (the "Company"), announces three concurrent, but separate, offers to purchase for cash, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated 15 July 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase") and subject to the offer restrictions described in the Offer to Purchase, any and all of (i) the outstanding U.S.$1,250,000,000 5.710% notes due 2023 issued by the Company (the "2023 Notes"); (ii) the outstanding U.S.$1,000,000,000 6.530% notes due 2028 issued by the Company (the "2028 Notes"); and (iii ) the outstanding U.S.$750,000,000 6.757% notes due 2048 issued by the Company (the "2048 Notes"), in each case from each registered holder of Notes (each, a "Holder" and, collectively, the "Holders"). The Company refers to the 2023 Notes, 2028 Notes and 2048 Notes collectively as the "Notes" and to each as a "series" of Notes. The Company refers to the offer to purchase each series of Notes as an "Offer" and the offers to purchase the Notes as the "Offers."
Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this announcement have the meanings given in the Offer to Purchase.
** CASH CAP **
The Company will accept Notes in the order of their respective Acceptance Priority Level (as outlined below), subject to the satisfaction of the Maximum Purchase Price Consideration Condition (as defined below). The Company's obligation to complete an Offer with respect to a particular series of Notes is conditioned on the aggregate Purchase Price Consideration (as defined below) for the Offers, excluding the applicable Accrued Interest, (after taking into account Notes of each series accepted for purchase with a higher Acceptance Priority Level) not exceeding U.S.$1.0 billion (the "Cash Cap"). The Cash Cap may be increased or reduced at the Company's sole discretion, subject to applicable law and regulation.
** FIXED PRICES AND ACCEPTANCE PRIORITY LEVELS **
Series of Notes / ISINs (RegS;144A) / Outstanding Principal Amount (as of 15 July 2022) / Acceptance Priority Level / Fixed Price (per U.S.$1,000 in principal amount of the Notes)
USD 750m 2048 Notes / USY7140WAD03; US74445PAD42 / U.S.$750,000,000 / 1st priority / U.S.$941
USD 1,000m 2028 Notes / USY7140WAC20; US74445PAC68 / U.S.$1,000,000,000 / 2nd priority / U.S.$1,032
USD 1,250m 2023 Notes / USY7140WAB47; US74445PAB85 / U.S.$674,233,000 / 3rd priority / U.S.$1,023
** PURCHASE PRICE CONSIDERATION AND ACCRUED INTEREST **
The consideration (excluding the applicable Accrued Interest) for each U.S.$1,000 in principal amount of each series of Notes, as applicable, validly tendered at or prior to the Expiration Time or the Guaranteed Delivery Date pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), and not validly withdrawn (such consideration, the "Purchase Price Consideration"), will be equal to the Fixed Price specified above for each respective series of Notes, in each case unless extended or earlier terminated with respect to an Offer by the Company in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law. In addition to the Purchase Price Consideration, Holders whose Notes of a given series are accepted for purchase will be paid accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes to, but not including, the Settlement Date (such amount, the "Accrued Interest").
** MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE CONSIDERATION CONDITION **
The Company's obligation to complete an Offer with respect to a particular series of Notes is conditioned on the aggregate Purchase Price Consideration for the Offers (excluding any applicable Accrued Interest) not exceeding the Cash Cap of U.S.$1.0 billion, unless waived by the Company as provided in the Offer to Purchase. Notwithstanding any other provision in the Offer to Purchase to the contrary, if at the Expiration Time for a particular Offer, the aggregate Purchase Price Consideration payable for such series of validly tendered Notes (together with the aggregate Purchase Price Consideration payable for all validly tendered Notes of each series with a higher Acceptance Priority Level and that are accepted for purchase), is greater than the Cash Cap, then the Company will not be obligated to accept for purchase such series of Notes and may terminate the Offer with respect to such series of Notes (the "Maximum Purchase Price Consideration Condition").
** NO PRO-RATION **
If any series of Notes is accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offers, all validly tendered Notes of that series will be accepted for purchase. No series of Notes will be subject to proration pursuant to the Offers.
** RATIONALE FOR THE OFFERS **
The purpose of the Offers is to optimize financing costs and actively manage the Company's leverage by acquiring the maximum principal amount of Notes for which the aggregate Purchase Price Consideration (excluding the applicable Accrued Interest) for the Notes does not exceed the Cash Cap.
** PARTICIPATION IN THE OFFERS **
Holders must either validly tender their notes via the respective Clearing System or deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (as defined in and attached to the Offer to Purchase) and other required documents pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures described in the Offer to Purchase and in the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery at or prior to the Expiration Time and tender their Notes at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the second business day following the Expiration Time (such date and time, as the same may be extended with respect to an Offer, the "Guaranteed Delivery Date") to be eligible to receive the applicable Purchase Price Consideration for such Notes. Notes validly tendered may be withdrawn at or prior to the Withdrawal Date unless the relevant Offer is extended or earlier terminated, but not thereafter.
** INDICATIVE TIMETABLE FOR THE OFFERS ** (all times are New York City time)
Commencement Date – 15 July 2022
Withdrawal Date – 5:00 p.m. on 21 July 2022
Expiration Time – 5:00 p.m. on 21 July 2022
Tender Results Announcement – as soon as reasonably practicable following the Expiration Time, currently expected to be on or about 22 July 2022
Guaranteed Delivery Date – 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the second Business Day following the Expiration Time, which is expected to be 25 July 2022
Settlement Date – promptly after the Expiration Deadline (and in any event within three Business Days of the Expiration Time) and expected to be on or about 26 July 2022
Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date – expected to occur on the Business Day after the Guaranteed Delivery Date, i.e. on 26 July 2022
** DEALER MANAGERS **
BNP Paribas (liability.management@bnpparibas.com; dl.asia.syndicate@asia.bnpparibas.com / +852 2108 5228)
J.P. Morgan (liability_management_hk@jpmorgan.com / +852 2800 8019)
Mandiri Securities (msliabilitymgmt@mandirisek.co.id / +65 6589 3880)
** THE INFORMATION AND TENDER AGENT **
Morrow Sodali Limited (Email: mindid@investor.morrowsodali.com / Tender Offers Website: https://projects.morrowsodali.com/mindid / + 852 2319 4130 / +44 20 4513 6933 / +1 203 609 4910)
Questions and requests for assistance in connection with tendering Notes and participating in the Offers and the submission of a tender instruction should be directed to the Information and Tender Agent. Questions and requests for assistance in connection with the Offers should be directed to the Dealer Managers.
** DISCLAIMER **
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Summit Hotel Properties (NYSE:INN – Get Rating) was downgraded by stock analysts at TheStreet from a “c-” rating to a “d+” rating in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, TheStreetRatingsTable reports.
Shares of NYSE INN opened at $7.31 on Wednesday. Summit Hotel Properties has a fifty-two week low of $6.70 and a fifty-two week high of $10.94. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $8.06 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $9.18. The company has a quick ratio of 1.77, a current ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01. The firm has a market cap of $780.89 million, a PE ratio of -12.60 and a beta of 2.03.
Summit Hotel Properties (NYSE:INN – Get Rating) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.12) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.16 by ($0.28). Summit Hotel Properties had a negative net margin of 9.56% and a negative return on equity of 3.59%. During the same period last year, the business posted ($0.07) EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Summit Hotel Properties will post 0.88 earnings per share for the current year.
About Summit Hotel Properties (Get Rating)
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on owning premium-branded hotels with efficient operating models primarily in the Upscale segment of the lodging industry. As of November 3, 2020, the Company's portfolio consisted of 72 hotels, 67 of which are wholly owned, with a total of 11,288 guestrooms located in 23 states.
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Linde plc [NYSE: LIN] plunged by -$5.72 during the normal trading session on Thursday and reaching a high of $269.12 during the day while it closed the day at $269.01. The company report on July 14, 2022 that Linde Included in FTSE4Good Index for Seventh Consecutive Year.
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Linde (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) today announced it has been included in the FTSE4Good Index for the seventh consecutive year.
The FTSE4Good Index Series is a tool for investors seeking to invest in companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices measured against international standards. Inclusion is based on an independent analysis of ESG data from over 7,200 securities. Each company is assessed against strict criteria which have also been aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Linde plc stock has also loss -1.78% of its value over the past 7 days. However, LIN stock has declined by -14.33% in the 3 months of the year. Over the past six months meanwhile, it has lost -20.04% and lost -22.35% year-on date.
The market cap for LIN stock reached $135.34 billion, with 507.15 million shares outstanding and 501.85 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 2.64M shares, LIN reached a trading volume of 2471229 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here’s what leading stock market gurus have to say about Linde plc [LIN]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for LIN shares is $363.95 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on LIN stock is a recommendation set at 1.70. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Evercore ISI have made an estimate for Linde plc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Outperform, with their previous recommendation back on May 31, 2022. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Credit Suisse raised their target price to Outperform. The new note on the price target was released on May 31, 2022, representing the official price target for Linde plc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another drop from $345 to $330, while Cowen kept a Market Perform rating on LIN stock. On December 09, 2021, analysts increased their price target for LIN shares from 338 to 404.
The Average True Range (ATR) for Linde plc is set at 7.63, with the Price to Sales ratio for LIN stock in the period of the last 12 months amounting to 4.26. The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 3.18, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 8.87. Price to Free Cash Flow for LIN in the course of the last twelve months was 30.65 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 0.70.
LIN stock trade performance evaluation
Linde plc [LIN] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -1.78. With this latest performance, LIN shares dropped by -10.73% in over the last four-week period, additionally sinking by -20.04% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -7.59% in the past year of trading.
Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for LIN stock in for the last two-week period is set at 31.20, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 27.38, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 34.67 for Linde plc [LIN]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 303.85, while it was recorded at 273.55 for the last single week of trading, and 313.18 for the last 200 days.
Linde plc [LIN]: An insightful look at the core fundamentals
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Linde plc [LIN] shares currently have an operating margin of +17.16 and a Gross Margin at +27.98. Linde plc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at +12.41.
Return on Equity for this stock inclined to 8.37, with Return on Assets sitting at 4.50.
Linde plc’s liquidity data is similarly interesting compelling, with a Quick Ratio of 0.70 and a Current Ratio set at 0.80.
Earnings per share (EPS) analysis for Linde plc [LIN] stock
The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for LIN. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Linde plc go to 10.43%.
Linde plc [LIN]: Insider Ownership positions
There are presently around $104,908 million, or 81.40% of LIN stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of LIN stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 45,790,090, which is approximately 0.275% of the company’s market cap and around 0.10% of the total institutional ownership; BLACKROCK INC., holding 25,679,214 shares of the stock with an approximate value of $7.05 billion in LIN stocks shares; and STATE STREET CORP, currently with $5.48 billion in LIN stock with ownership of nearly -2.626% of the company’s market capitalization.
Positions in Linde plc stocks held by institutional investors increased at the end of July and at the time of the July reporting period, where 732 institutional holders increased their position in Linde plc [NYSE:LIN] by around 26,458,678 shares. Additionally, 561 investors decreased positions by around 21,498,938 shares, while 248 investors held positions by with 333,900,979 shares. The mentioned changes placed institutional holdings at 381,858,595 shares, according to the latest SEC report filing. LIN stock had 130 new institutional investments in for a total of 4,241,108 shares, while 102 institutional investors sold positions of 1,006,764 shares during the same period. | https://dbtnews.com/2022/07/15/linde-plc-lin-is-currently-2-08-below-its-200-period-moving-avg-what-does-this-mean/ | 2022-07-15T12:07:56Z | https://dbtnews.com/2022/07/15/linde-plc-lin-is-currently-2-08-below-its-200-period-moving-avg-what-does-this-mean/ | true | 589 |
The Shillong Teer Lottery game is played in Meghalaya state. In this lottery game, winners are decided on the basis of the number of arrows shot. People who have bought the tickets for the Shillong Teer game can go to meghalayateer.com to check the lucky numbers for the first and second rounds. Every day, some fortunate participants get a chance to take prize money to their homes.
The Shillong Teer lottery game results for the first and second rounds are announced at 4 pm and 5 pm on weekdays. Shillong Teer is played only on weekdays i.e from Monday to Saturday. It is not played on Sunday as people in Shillong and other towns of Meghalaya go to churches for prayer.
The Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association comprises 12 archery clubs. Shillong Teer is a legal game governed by rules framed under the Meghalaya Amusement and Betting Tax Act.
OTHER COMPETITIONS IN THE STATE
- Khanapara Teer
- Jowai Teer and
- Ladrymbai Teer.
HOW TO CHECK RESULTS FOR THE SHILLONG TEER JULY 15:
The Shillong Teer lottery results are declared at the official site https://www.meghalayateer.com/. You can visit the official site between 4 pm and 5 pm to see the lucky numbers for the first and second rounds of July 15, 2022.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHILLONG LOTTERY GAME:
One who wishes to participate in the Shillong Teer lottery game can buy tickets from Rs 1 up to Rs 100. In this lottery game, winners are decided on the basis of the number of arrows shot. You have to guess the number of arrows shot in the first and second rounds.
There are a total of 50 archers that shoot a maximum of 30 arrows each in the first round and 20 arrows in the second round. The time to complete one round of shooting should not exceed 2 minutes.
The archery session is played at the Polo Ground in Shillong. There are over 5,000 Shillong Teer ticket booking counters across 11 districts of Meghalaya. The sale of tickets starts at 10 am every day (Monday to Saturday). | https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/shillong-teer-result-today-15-7-2022-first-and-second-round-numbers-1976030-2022-07-15 | 2022-07-15T12:09:28Z | https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/shillong-teer-result-today-15-7-2022-first-and-second-round-numbers-1976030-2022-07-15 | true | 58 |
(The HIll) – Eight prominent conservatives released a 72-page report Thursday refuting claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election in dozens of unsuccessful court cases brought forth by former President Trump and his allies.
The group — which includes former federal judges, Republican senators and Republican-appointed officials — said they reviewed all 64 court cases Trump and his allies initiated challenging the election outcome, saying they had reached an “unequivocal” conclusion that the claims were unsupported by evidence.
“We conclude that Donald Trump and his supporters had their day in court and failed to produce substantive evidence to make their case,” the group wrote.
The eight conservatives repeatedly condemned the election fraud claims, but said they have not changed their allegiance to the Democratic Party and have no “ill will” toward Trump nor his supporters.
The group consists of former Sen. John Danforth (R-Mo.); longtime Republican lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg; former federal Judge Thomas Griffith; David Hoppe, chief of staff to then-Speaker Paul Ryan; former federal judge J. Michael Luttig; former federal judge Michael McConnell; Theodore Olson, solicitor general under former President George W. Bush; and former Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.).
“We urge our fellow conservatives to cease obsessing over the results of the 2020 election, and to focus instead on presenting candidates and ideas that offer a positive vision for overcoming our current difficulties and bringing greater peace, prosperity and liberty to our nation,” the group wrote.
The Hill has reached out to a Trump spokesperson for comment.
The group’s report includes an analysis of the claims in each court case challenging the election results in six swing states President Biden narrowly won in 2020: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
The cases included unfounded widespread claims of improperly counted ballots, rigged voting machines, mail-in ballot irregularities, ineligible voters who casted ballots and blocked access for observers in polling places.
The claims have also been a focus of numerous investigations, including the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and a criminal investigation led by the Fulton County, Ga. district attorney.
Two members of the group, Ginsberg and Luttig, have testified publicly before the House panel. Luttig served as an informal adviser to then-Vice President Pence in the lead-up to Jan. 6, telling Pence he could not constitutionally overturn the Electoral College votes.
The eight conservatives acknowledged the election administration was not “perfect” Thursday, noting a relatively small number of cases where authorities found irregularities.
“But there is absolutely no evidence of fraud in the 2020 presidential election on the magnitude necessary to shift the result in any state, let alone the nation as a whole,” they wrote.
“In fact, there was no fraud that changed the outcome in even a single precinct,” the report continued. “It is wrong, and bad for our country, for people to propagate baseless claims that President Biden’s election was not legitimate.”
Beyond the court cases, the conservatives’ report also discussed post-election reviews conducted outside of the legal system by the six swing states, all of which the group said also “failed to support” Trump’s allegations.
In one example, the group noted the Arizona’s state senate’s review of Maricopa County election results, which was conducted by private firm Cyber Ninjas. The firm’s final analysis found 99 additional votes for Biden and 261 fewer votes for Trump, according to the report.
Cyber Ninjas later shut down after a judge ordered it to pay $50,000 per day in fines until it turned over public records to The Arizona Republic.
In another example, the conservatives referenced a full manual recount of Georgia ballots by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R), which confirmed Biden’s victory in the state.
Trump had pressured Raffensperger in a now-infamous call to “find” enough votes to reverse Biden’s victory in the state.
“There is no principle of our republic more fundamental than the right of the people to elect our leaders and for their votes to be counted accurately,” the conservatives wrote. “Efforts to thwart the people’s choice are deeply undemocratic and unpatriotic.” | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/conservative-group-finds-absolutely-no-evidence-of-widespread-fraud-in-2020-election/ | 2022-07-15T12:11:47Z | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/conservative-group-finds-absolutely-no-evidence-of-widespread-fraud-in-2020-election/ | true | 18 |
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I added £5k to the value to my home just with paint and free pallets – but not everyone is convinced
A MAN has claimed he had added £5,000 to the value of his home using some wooden pallets and paint - but not everyone is convinced.
TikTok user @villatornft uploaded a video showing his back garden before the transformation.
He first of all painted the fence grey, and transformed the walls of the home to be a fresh white colour.
Then he got a load of pallets and sprayed them grey to match the fence.
The TikTok user then laid the pallets down on the grass to make a DIY decking area.
He added the caption: “Adding £5,000 of value to my property for £75.
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“Free pallets, bit of digging & there you have it.”
After the clip was uploaded it has certainly divided opinion online.
One person said: “Decreased the value.”
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Another added: “Added -£150 because that’s how much a skip costs.”
And a third commented: “5k ? Not a chance lad.”
However, many supported the DIY project, with one person writing: “Made an effort pal, effort pays. Well done bud.” | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/fabulous/9163625/added-5k-value-home-paint-free-pallets/ | 2022-07-15T12:17:28Z | https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/fabulous/9163625/added-5k-value-home-paint-free-pallets/ | true | 4 |
WA Pendleton OR Zone Forecast for Thursday, July 14, 2022
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Breezy.
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.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Windy.
Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
Windy. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
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wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Lows in the
lower 50s to lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Breezy, clear. Highs in the upper
80s to mid 90s. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s to
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.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
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.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Highs in the 90s. Lows in the
upper 50s to mid 60s.
$$
WAZ029-152315-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
436 AM PDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Breezy.
Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Southwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Southwest wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s
to lower 60s. Highs in the 80s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Highs in the
upper 80s to mid 90s. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
$$
WAZ030-152315-
Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the city of Ski Bluewood Resort
436 AM PDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. West wind 5 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s.
Highs in the 70s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s to
mid 80s. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
$$
WAZ520-152315-
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
436 AM PDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s, except in
the upper 70s to mid 80s valleys. West wind 5 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. West
wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s, except in
the upper 70s to lower 80s valleys. West wind 5 to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. West
wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s, except in the
mid 70s to lower 80s valleys. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s to lower
50s. Highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s to
upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s.
$$
WAZ521-152315-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Goldendale and Bickleton
436 AM PDT Fri Jul 15 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s. Breezy. West
wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the 50s. Breezy. West wind 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph overnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to upper 80s. West wind
5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
Breezy. West wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s. West wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Patchy blowing dust. Lows in the upper 40s
to mid 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s to upper
80s. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Clear. Highs in the mid 80s to mid
90s. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.
$$
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Heathrow Airport: India-London flights affected, British Airways calls it ‘incredibly disappointing’
Many Airlines like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India, and Vistara operate multiple flights between India and London, however, the passenger cap can lead to the flights' cancellation.
- London's Heathrow Airport has a cap of 100,000 people
- The airport is dealing with the problem of staff shortage
- British Airways and Air India are also expected to cancel or reschedule some flights
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Virgin Atlantic cancelled its Delhi-London flight, and other airlines may do the same in response to Heathrow Airport's decision this week to cap daily passenger volume at one lakh in order to address a staffing shortage. British Airways (41), Virgin Atlantic (21), Air India (33), and Vistara offer 102 weekly direct flights from India to Heathrow airport (seven). Heathrow has had a challenging time adjusting to an increase of travellers after two years of pandemic restrictions and staff reductions, like other airports. Until September 11th, the airport will have a daily cap of 100,000 people, it announced on Tuesday.
"Due to mandatory flight capacity restrictions being implemented by Heathrow Airport on all airlines on Thursday 14 July, we've regrettably had to cancel one of our London Heathrow - New York (JFK) return services, operating as flight numbers VS45 and VS4, and our morning departure to Delhi, flight VS302," Virgin Atlantic said in a statement.
It added that it is contacting affected customers and will rebook them on an alternative flight on the same day wherever possible, with the option to rebook on a later date or request a refund. The limits on passenger numbers imposed by Heathrow airport will remain from July 12 to September 11.
British Airways and Air India are also expected to cancel or reschedule some of their India-Heathrow flights to adhere to the passenger number limits, according to an aviation industry source.
Also read: Sri Lankan Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Chennai airport; pilot detects technical snag
British Airways said in a statement to PTI, "This is incredibly disappointing news for our customers, coming at a time when we've already taken responsible action to reduce our summer schedule to slim our program further, utilizing slot alleviation to minimize disruption, provide certainty for travelers and help airports manage their resource."
As a result of Heathrow's request, the airline said, it will now need to take a small number of additional flights out of its schedule and the carrier will be contacting customers to apologise, advise them of their customer rights, and offer options including rebooking or refund.
"We also know that some customers may want to review their travel plans in light of the current travel challenges and have introduced a policy that will allow customers to easily change travel dates so that they have additional flexibility," it said.
Air India is also expected to cancel or reschedule some of its India-Heathrow flights to adhere to the passenger number limits, according to the aviation industry source.
However, the airline did not respond to PTI's request for a statement on the matter. On July 12, Heathrow Airport's CEO John Holland-Kaye said in a statement that over the past few weeks, as departing passenger numbers have regularly exceeded one lakh per day, the airport has started to see periods when service drops to a level that is not acceptable: long queue times, delays for passengers requiring assistance, bags not traveling with passengers or arriving late, low punctuality and last-minute cancellations.
He said there are some critical functions in the airport that are still significantly under-resourced, in particular ground handlers, who are contracted by airlines to provide check-in staff, load and unload bags, and turnaround aircraft.
"Our assessment is that the maximum number of daily departing passengers that airlines, airline ground handlers, and the airport can collectively serve over the summer is no more than 1 lakh," he added.
With inputs from PTI
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wxWidgets 3.2 provides a Qt frontend in addition to the GTK3 one, so packages have been renamed from wxgtk- to wxwidgets-. The GTK2 frontend is no longer provided. If you have wxgtk2 installed, the upgrade will fail with
Google on Thursday officially released Chrome OS Flex, which aims to bring the web giant's mega-browser operating system to a wider range of systems.
Flex was unveiled in February as a version of Chrome OS that could run on any modern-ish Intel or AMD (sorry, not Arm) processor. Since that debut, the number of devices certified to run Chrome OS Flex has almost doubled, from some 250 to more than 400, according to Google.
Among certified models are several MacBook Air devices, Microsoft Surface, ASUS, Acer, and Lenovo machines along with a laundry list of Dell machines. Google plans to continually certify older devices for Flex.
To get the Chrome OS experience – which, as the name suggests, involves doing pretty much everything on your desktop through the Chrome browser – you would need to buy a Chromebook with it installed, or go through a bit of a convoluted process to put the OS on a system. Chrome OS Flex is supposed to make that easy, and work on a range of non-Chromebooks.
It has been a while studying and working with the Chromecast Protocol. This protocol is proprietary, and officially only the Chrome browser, Android, and iOS platforms support casting to a Chromecast-enabled device.
Now, Chromium is open source, and so is Android, but we would not want anything to do with Android for obvious reasons, not to mention this feature may be tucked away in Google Play Services.
So we settle with Chromium which is written in C++. Thankfully almost all of the hard work was done by many other open source projects, notably Node CastV2. Not only this project provides a simple implementation for the Chromecast protocol but also a written explanation of the underlying stuff and how things actually work.
All I need to figure out is how to implement that is C.
Games: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Yars: Recharged, and More
Not a big surprise but Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has managed to shift over a million in the first week after release. Developer Tribute Games confirmed the milestone yesterday on the official Twitter.
Atari continue to get their classics revamped and remade for modern audiences, with the latest being Yars: Recharged that's a reimagining of the 1982 Atari 2600 classic and best-seller Yars' Revenge in partnership with Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox the same teams behind Gravitar: Recharged and Breakout: Recharged.
Bottles is a thoroughly great application for managing Windows applications and games on Linux. It's fast moving and a new release is out with their new default runner called Soda, which is based on Valve's fork of Wine and Proton patches.
More extra fixes have come trickling down from Valve with the Steam Deck Beta updated and a new release of Proton Experimental too so here's what's new.
Armello, a grim fairy-tale board game from League of Geeks no longer advertises that it supports Linux and macOS due to their new party system that landed with the cross-play update.
Focus Entertainment: Legends and Visions from Humble Bundle has some good looking games ready for picking, so here's a run over how they will work on Linux desktop and Steam Deck. Using both the Deck Verified rating and ProtonDB, here's a list of what's available:
Hardware/Modding: Raspberry Pi, Coding, and Kontron (x86 Bloat)
You may have heard a lot about coding and how important it is for children to start learning about coding as early as possible. Computers have become part of our lives, and we’re not just talking about the laptop or desktop computer you might have in your home or on your desk at work. Your phone, your microwave, and your car are all controlled by computers, and those computers need instructions to tell them what to do. Coding, or computer programming, involves writing those instructions.
As the Lead Hardware Nerd at Hackster.io, Alex Glow has an insider’s view of the technology that’s coming down the rails at us in the near future. Happily, she also makes it her business to share that knowledge, supporting a community of almost two million hardware tinkerers, inventors, and improvers. She’s also the brains behind a good few projects herself: she’s sent music into space, was an early adopter of the companion robot, makes projects with LEDs and PCBs, and… well, whatever she feels like really.
Last month, Kontron unveiled their 3.5” Single Board Computer powered by a variety of Intel processors. The 3.5”- SBC-EKL can accommodate processors from the Atom X6000E series, the Celeron J6000/N6000 series and the Pentium J6000/N6000 series.
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Task Targeted Automation Market – Outlook and Forecast 2022-2028
This report contains market size and forecasts of Task Targeted Automation in global, including the following market information:
Global Task Targeted Automation Market Revenue, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, ($ millions)
Global Task Targeted Automation Market Sales, 2017-2022, 2023-2028, (Units)
Global top five Task Targeted Automation companies in 2021 (%)
The global Task Targeted Automation market was valued at million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2028, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million by 2028.
Biochemical Module Segment to Reach $ Million by 2028, with a % CAGR in next six years.
The global key manufacturers of Task Targeted Automation include Hitachi, Beckman, Tecan, Roche, Abbot, Siemens, Thermo Fisher, Tomtec and Mindry. etc. In 2021, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Task Targeted Automation manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Task Targeted Automation Market, by Type, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Units)
Global Task Targeted Automation Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2021 (%)
Biochemical Module
Immune Module
Global Task Targeted Automation Market, by Application, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Units)
Global Task Targeted Automation Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2021 (%)
Biochemical Immunity
Blood
Urine
Global Task Targeted Automation Market, By Region and Country, 2017-2022, 2023-2028 ($ Millions) & (Units)
Global Task Targeted Automation Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2021 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Task Targeted Automation revenues in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Task Targeted Automation revenues share in global market, 2021 (%)
Key companies Task Targeted Automation sales in global market, 2017-2022 (Estimated), (Units)
Key companies Task Targeted Automation sales share in global market, 2021 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Hitachi
Beckman
Tecan
Roche
Abbot
Siemens
Thermo Fisher
Tomtec
Mindry
Table of content
1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Task Targeted Automation Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Task Targeted Automation Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Task Targeted Automation Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Task Targeted Automation Market Size: 2021 VS 2028
2.2 Global Task Targeted Automation Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2017-2028
2.3 Global Task Targeted Automation Sales: 2017-2028
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Task Targeted Automation Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Task Targeted Automation Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Task Targeted Automation Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Task Targeted Automation Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Task Targeted Automation Price by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Task Targeted Automation Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2021
3.7 Global Manufacturers Task Targeted Automation Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Task Targeted Automation Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Task Targeted Automation Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Task Targeted Automation Companies
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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH), a health care company that delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions to payers and providers, today announced it will release its second quarter 2022 operating results on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 after market close, with a conference call to follow at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Shareholders and interested participants may listen to a live broadcast of the conference call by dialing 855.940.9467 or 412.317.6034 for international callers and referencing the "Evolent Health call" 15 minutes prior to the call. An audio playback of the conference call will be available on Evolent's investor relations website, ir.evolenthealth.com, for 90 days after the call.
About Evolent Health
Evolent Health (NYSE: EVH) delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions that improve whole-person health while making health care simpler and more affordable. Our solutions encompass total cost of care management, specialty care management, and administrative simplification. Evolent serves a national base of leading payers and providers, is the first company to receive the National Committee for Quality Assurance's Population Health Program Accreditation and is consistently recognized as a top place to work in health care nationally. Learn more about how Evolent is changing the way health care is delivered by visiting evolenthealth.com.
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French climber Barguil out of Tour after positive COVID test
LE BOURG-D’OISANS, France (AP) — French climber Warren Barguil has abandoned the Tour de France after testing positive for COVID-19. His team said ahead of Friday’s Stage 13 that Barguil’s seven teammates all tested negative. It’s the second straight year that Barguil, who injured his right hip and shoulder in a crash on Thursday, abandoned the three-week race. Barguil came to prominence on the 2017 Tour when he posted two stage wins and claimed the King of the Mountains polka-dot jersey. | https://kvia.com/ap-national-sports-3/2022/07/15/french-climber-barguil-out-of-tour-after-positive-covid-test/ | 2022-07-15T12:29:48Z | https://kvia.com/ap-national-sports-3/2022/07/15/french-climber-barguil-out-of-tour-after-positive-covid-test/ | true | null |
Ralph Nader in 2000. Jill Stein in 2016. Many Democrats think those Green Party candidates cost Democrats the presidency those years.
In North Carolina's high-profile U.S. Senate race this November, the Green Party may not have the chance to play spoiler.
That's because the state Board of Elections, which is controlled by Democrats, has — so far — refused to give the Green Party a spot on the ballot, citing possible fraud in their ballot petition.
That's sparked complaints from the Green Party — along with Republicans — that the board is undermining the Green Party to boost Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley as she faces off against Republican nominee Ted Budd.
The Green Party filed a lawsuit Thursday to try to force the state to give it a spot on the ballot.
The election board has said it's only doing its job, and that it must ensure the signatures needed for ballot access are legitimate.
In late June, the board's executive director, Karen Brinson Bell, told board members that there are problems with the Green Party's signatures.
"There are numerous pages that have obvious signs of fraud or irregularities," she said. "These include the same handwriting throughout and similar signatures."
In the 2020 presidential and gubernatorial elections in North Carolina, the Green Party received less than 2% of the vote. That meant that the party needed a petition to be recognized in 2022.
For the petition, the Green Party needed the signatures of 13,865 voters. The party collected more than 22,000, and county elections boards certified nearly 16,000.
But those boards also told the state there were "irregularities" on the signature sheets.
Brinson Bell said she needed more time to investigate — even though a longer investigation means the Green Party could miss an August deadline for the state to prepare the ballot.
"When you look at these cumulatively, we feel like there is a cloud over how many signatures are valid," she said.
Brinson Bell was appointed by the state's Democratic governor. The board's three Democrats voted on June 30 not to certify the Greens' petition. The two Republicans on the board voted yes.
The Green Party cries foul
The Green Party's U.S. Senate candidate, Matthew Hoh, an Afghanistan veteran, said almost all of the signatures were collected by the party's own volunteers. But he acknowledged they also used a contractor that turned in what he estimated were roughly 200 false signatures.
He said the Green Party was shocked when its petition was rejected.
"And none of it as far as we were told or represented to us amounted to what would be considered systemic fraud," Hoh said. "This is going to happen when you collect signatures. Someone will write Mickey Mouse in there, thinking it's funny."
Hoh said the elections board ignored the already-verified signatures and decided that "because there was this fraud, these 200 signatures, there could be more."
The board of elections, on the other hand, said it believes there could be more than 2,000 fraudulent signatures. It said it's opened a criminal investigation.
The board's chair, Damon Circosta, a Democrat, got into a heated argument with a Green Party attorney during the June 30 meeting. He said this week that "politics played a zero percent role in this board's decision to wait before they decided whether they would certify whether the Green Party could be on the ballot."
He said the board could reverse its decision by the end of the month if the investigation finds enough signatures are OK.
Phone calls to remove names
But in this ballot access dispute, there was some politics clearly at play.
Ahead of the board's vote, a former operative with the state Democratic Party sent a letter alleging that the Greens had misled voters and had hidden their ideology. The letter included some voters' requests to have their names removed from the petition.
The former operative's counsel: the Elias Law Group, which represents the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Green Party Senate candidate Hoh said Democrats were undermining his supporters.
"We started hearing from folks who signed the petition saying, 'Hey, someone just contacted me asking to take my name off the petition,' " Hoh said. "And we said, 'What?' "
He released a recording of a phone call he claimed was between Tony Ndege, who is the co-chair of the state Green Party, with someone who tried to get him to take his name off the petition.
In the call, Ndege asks the person: "Is this the Green Party?"
The caller says "yes."
He asks again if the caller is with the Green Party, and the caller again says yes.
When asked, Ndege says he signed the petition. The caller then appears to read from a script, saying the Green Party will help Republicans.
"Are you interested in asking to have your name removed from this petition or leave it?" the caller asks.
Ndege says he is "confused."
"So if you are with the Green Party, why are you asking me to remove?" he asks.
Then the phone call ends. It's unclear who made it.
The Elias Law Group and the North Carolina Democratic Party did not respond to interview requests.
Circosta said the election board's investigation had already started before the letter challenging the signatures.
But the entire episode has raised skepticism.
"There must be something advantageous for the Democrat Party not having the Green Party on the ballot," said GOP elections board member Tommy Tucker.
The Senate race — for an open seat after Republican Richard Burr said he wouldn't run again — is expected to be tight.
And Beasley, the Democratic nominee, knows about close races. She lost her reelection bid to the state Supreme Court two years ago by just 401 votes.
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The Open 2022: World number one Scottie Scheffler sinks three birdies in a row
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