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Not seeking to change India-Russia ties: US on Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov's New Delhi visit
The United States on Thursday said every country has its own relationship with the Russian Federation and the US is not seeking any change in that, state department spokesman Ned Price said on Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to New Delhi amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
“Different countries are going to have their own relationship with the Russian Federation. It's a fact of history. It's a fact of geography. That is not something that we are seeking to change. What we are seeking to do, whether it is in the context of India or other partners and allies around the world, is to do all we can to see to it that the international community is speaking in unison,” Ned Price said.
“Speaking loudly against this unjustified, unprovoked, premeditated aggression, calling for an end to the violence, using the leverage that countries, including India, have to those ends. There are countries that by dint of their long-standing relationships with the Russian Federation are going to have in some ways even more leverage than countries closer to us will,” he said.
Jaishankar’s sharp comeback to India’s critics on buying cheaper Russian oil
On being asked about India working out any rupee-rouble conversion for trade, the state department spokesperson said, "I would refer to our Indian partners when it comes to any such rupee-ruble conversion that may have been discussed. When it comes to the Quad, one of the core principles of the Quad is the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific. That is specific in that context to the Indo-Pacific. But these are principles, these are ideals that transcend any geographic region."
“And part of the reason why these four countries came together is we have a global interest in a world order that is free, that is open, in which countries large and small play by the rules. So it is not in our interest. It is not in Japan's interest. It is not in Australia's interests or it is not in India's interest to see flagrant examples of countries, whether in Europe, whether in the Indo-Pacific, whether anywhere in between, flagrant examples of countries flouting, violating that rules-based international order,” Price said.
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in India on Thursday on a two-day visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday.
India's position on Russia amid the war has been a subject of global scrutiny and discussion as India has not condemned Russian aggression but called for a ceasefire. US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo has criticised the Russian foreign minister's visit to New Delhi and said it is 'deeply disappointing. The US has also warned India against increasing its oil imports saying that it could expose New Delhi to a great risk.
(With agency inputs)
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To Imran Khan's 'I have everything', ex-wife Reham Khan's reply
Imran Khan's ex-wife and vocal critic Reham Khan said what Imran Khan does not have is intelligence as the Pakistan Prime Minister in his address to the nation said by God's grace he does not need anything as he has attained everything in life -- fame, wealth. "Yes, Pakistan was great when you were not the PM," Reham Khan tweeted sharply criticising the speech.
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Don't throw Russia out of G20, aid group says, with eye on food crisis
Excluding Russia from the Group of 20 major economies and other international institutions could slow efforts to address a worsening global food crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, the head of German aid group Welthungerhilfe told Reuters. Mogge said in an interview this week. Mogge said he expected Group of Seven leaders to address the issue during their upcoming meetings.
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Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars producer reveals behind the scenes
Los Angeles police were present at the Dolby Theatre and offered to arrest actor Will Smith for slapping presenter Chris Rock, the producer of the Academy Awards said on Thursday. The authorities, however, did not any action because Rock declined to press charges against Smith, producer Will Packer said. Packer said that police were discussing options with Rock who was “was being very dismissive of those options”.
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US launches satellite TV channel for Afghanistan after Taliban bans broadcast
After the Taliban banned Voice of America broadcasts from terrestrial television, the US government-funded news agency has launched a 24/7 direct-to-home satellite-delivered television channel for Afghanistan, local media reported. VOA's programs were ordered off affiliated television stations in Afghanistan effective on March 27, as part of a broad ban on content regarded as undermining Taliban policies, including prohibiting women from anchoring newscasts with men.
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Heavy fighting rages near Ukraine capital
Heavy fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other zones Thursday amid indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation as cover while regrouping and resupplying its forces and redeploying them for a stepped-up offensive in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an early morning video address that Ukraine is seeing “a buildup of Russian forces for new strikes on the Donbas, and we are preparing for that”. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/not-seeking-to-change-india-russia-ties-us-on-russian-fm-s-new-delhi-visit-101648771806982.html | 2022-04-01T01:41:39Z |
Analysis by WorldTribune Staff, March 31, 2022
Still giddy about those $1,400 stimulus checks? Skyrocketing inflation brought on by Joe Biden’s economic policies will cost American households an additional $5,200 in 2022.
“Inflation will mean the average U.S. household has to spend an extra $433 per month compared to last year for the same consumption basket,” wrote Bloomberg economists Andrew Husby and Anna Wong.
Inflation reached a 40-year high in January, accelerating to a 7.5% annual rate.
According to the Bloomberg economic team, “accelerated depletion of savings will increase the urgency for those staying on the sidelines to join the labor force, and the resulting increase in labor supply will likely dampen wage growth.”
Biden’s economic policies are hitting low-income Americans the hardest. Such households have the least savings to cushion against rising prices, and wage growth is set to slow as the workforce continues to grow from pandemic lows. Even if a worker experienced a 10% growth in wages, food and energy inflation could completely offset the raise, the Bloomberg economists said.
Inflation gauges, such as the Consumer Price Index — which measures what consumers pay for goods and services — have already recorded prices soaring at the highest rate since 1982.
This January’s rate of 7.5% topped December’s 7% annual rate, with both figures well above the 1.8% annual rate for inflation in 2019 during the Trump administration.
Thanks to Bidenomics, prices have increased sharply for several everyday household items, including food, cars, housing and electricity.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) found that food prices in January reached record highs. This was according to the Food Price Index, which has increased by 20.7% since February 2020, according to a report which was submitted before the conflict in Ukraine expanded.
Food and energy costs, which includes gasoline and home heating, account for $2,200 of 2022’s inflation, the Bloomberg Economics team said.
On March 24, Biden warned that food shortages could be imminent as a result of sanctions imposed on Russia by the U.S. and its allies. Biden made the remarks during a press conference at a NATO summit in Brussels.
“With regard to food shortage, yes we did talk about food shortages, and it’s gonna be real,” Biden said following a meeting with multiple world leaders. Biden went on to say that the sanctions would cause hardships for Americans in addition to Russia. “The price of sanctions is not just imposed upon Russia,” he continued. “It’s imposed upon an awful lot of countries as well, including European countries and our country as well.”
Russia and Ukraine produce 25% of the global wheat supply, according to the Observatory for Economic Complexity. While neither of these countries export wheat to the U.S. directly, their absence from the global market is expected to strain supply and push prices higher.
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Women in Syria’s Economy: A Feminist Review of Women’s Economic Empowerment Projects
In the years since the Arab Spring uprisings, Syrian women have persisted in their struggle for economic empowerment. Yet despite the progress that has been made, women’s economic empowerment projects promoted and supported by civil society organisations too often fail to address the intersecting structural barriers holding Syrian women back from achieving their full potential. This article offers an overview of these issues and approaches for achieving effective economic empowerment for women in Syria.
Thuraya Hijazi
More than a decade after the Arab Spring uprisings, most of the hopes and aspirations for change that drove people to the streets remain unfulfilled.
In a quick look at the reality of the situation, human rights, humanitarian, and political crises have prevailed, along with increases in various forms of violence, the dominance of patriarchy and patriarchal authorities, and the rise in armament and militarisation.
In the midst of all this, women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continue in their struggle against systematic discrimination and exclusion in all aspects of political, economic, cultural, and social life.
In Syria, where women have long been excluded from the labour force, the recent war has only added to their burden and exclusion. In addition, most economic empowerment efforts have proved to be ineffective.
This article examines, from a critical feminist lens, how civil society organisations (CSOs) have tried to tackle women’s exclusion from the formal economy through economic empowerment projects. It also explores what would need to happen for those projects to be fit for purpose, in order to achieve actual economic empowerment of women.
Five decades of exclusion and marginalisation
Like the vast majority of the Syrian people, women have been systematically marginalised and impoverished by the Syrian regime, which has deprived them of their political, social, economic, and legal rights. For the past five decades, the regime has worked to distort women’s status, perpetuate their exclusion, impoverish them, and spread negative gender stereotypes about them – such as women being inherently vulnerable or weak. This has been done using customs and traditions, as well as economic policies and discriminatory laws.
Looking at official numbers from Syria’s Central Bureau of Statistics, we see that the participation rate of women in the national workforce did not exceed 13 per cent in 2010. Nevertheless, the accuracy of these official statistics remains problematic, as they do not include women working in the care economy, domestic work, or community support, thus overlooking the economic value of the overall work they do. Hence, their economic participation in the labour force is not counted.
When the pro-democracy protests erupted in March 2011, Syrian women saw an opportunity to claim their rights. They participated in demonstrations, as well as humanitarian, human rights, media, political, and social work. However, when the country’s popular movement devolved into an armed conflict, Syrian women paid double the price. They found themselves threatened with greater food insecurity, oppression, and exploitation, in addition to the various forms of violence perpetrated against them, particularly sexual violence.
Nonetheless, Syrian women insisted on confronting the patriarchal society and other regimes of oppression and marginalisation which curtail women’s rights and freedoms, deny them access to education, and restrict their movement and ability to work.
The war and the subsequent deterioration of Syria’s social and economic conditions presented new and compounding challenges for women. Now, Syrian women had to secure the necessities of life under severe conditions, and assume – in a manner entirely new to the traditional Syrian society – economic responsibilities in place of the male breadwinner, who in many cases was either absent or suffering from a physical disability due to the conflict. This was especially the case in the northwestern regions outside the Syrian regime’s control. In response to this new reality in those areas, and in light of the absence of state institutions, CSOs attempted to fill the void by providing services and job opportunities, albeit with a little degree of success.
Economic empowerment programs: Women as an extension of families, not as citizens with rights
As the battles settled at the end of 2018, CSOs began to prioritise capacity building and livelihood projects by providing grants to establish projects targeting individuals such as vocational training and cash for work (for example, harvesting crops or weaving in exchange for cash). Organisations that sponsor such programs view these projects as contributing to raising the standard of living and reducing poverty and unemployment, as women’s products are distributed to the most vulnerable groups, such as children. While these efforts don’t specifically target women, they do make an effort to include them, i.e. the selection criteria are often designed to give women greater opportunities.
However, through my engagement with the women themselves, it becomes clear that these projects were not designed to empower Syrian women economically as a collective, but rather empower a specific category of women, e.g. Syrian female breadwinners. The mechanism for selecting “beneficiaries” relied on a criteria of “weakness and vulnerability”, requiring that the beneficiary woman be the primary breadwinner for her household, either due to the loss of the male breadwinner or his suffering from a physical disability. The projects also gave preference to divorced or widowed women, with children in their care.
These programs integrated poor and unemployed women – those who had lost their primary male breadwinners – into micro projects, with a view to ensure them a monthly income that is commensurate with their social context and professional capabilities, particularly women with lower educational levels. The criteria for selecting beneficiaries focused on supporting family units rather than empowering women to enter the labour market and to participate in the production process, or supporting their right to have the work they do in their various roles, accounted for in the economy.
Thus, these programs entrenched traditional gender roles, coming from a narrow patriarchal perspective that still views women as extensions of families and not as independent citizens with rights and entitlements that must be achieved and preserved within and outside these family systems.
These interventions were also limited to increasing the productive role of some groups of women, without structurally looking at the economic value of their care, domestic, or community work. Hence, the saying that “women do not work” is far from true, as women play several complex roles in the care economy, domestic, or societal work through community activities or health care.
Accordingly, the real problem, on the one hand, lies in not valuing the aforementioned roles and the societal view of women as inferior so that they remain outside the indicators of economic growth. On the other hand, these projects did not notice the multiple roles and the increasing burdens that fell on women, as they did not consider changing the existing economic structures, but rather the inclusion of women in the labour market without addressing their conditions, and the challenges they face.
Women’s productive roles as an extension of their care roles
Syrian women are still generally employed for jobs that perpetuate traditional and patriarchal gender roles, such as office jobs or positions that require women only. Although women were able to start businesses by obtaining grants to establish individual projects, a significant portion of Syrian women continue to work in home-based projects and traditional professions such as sewing, hairdressing, wool weaving, dairy and cheese manufacturing, and handicrafts. Whether this is due to a genuine desire on the women’s part, a result of their compliance with a society that believes a woman’s place is her house, or a genuine inability to do more diverse work, remains to be known.
Furthermore, the percentage of women who participate in grant programs remains low. This is due to the reluctance of some women to take on such responsibilities, their lack of financial knowledge, or their lack of awareness of the importance of these projects and their potential impact on their lives. Women in Syria are generally new to the labour market, with limited work experience. It is difficult to separate them from their social and cultural context – a context that celebrates and nurtures the idea of a passive mother who sacrifices her own safety and happiness in order to protect her marriage and family.
Economic empowerment from a structural feminist perspective
In order to empower Syrian women economically, grant programs must be accompanied by policies that challenge discriminatory structures, such as patriarchal norms at the societal, economic, and household levels.
In the absence of the concept of participation, women still bear the burden of domestic work, because they did not obtain the required structural change in the community nor in the family, nor through targeting them to enter the labour market. And despite a slight shift in the attitude of Syrian men towards women’s work, they remain in control over what a woman should do, how to do it, and when to do it. As a result, the majority of Syrian women continue to feel unstable and insecure.
This is why the empowerment of Syrian women is yet to happen. True empowerment can only happen by facilitating their access and control over economic resources, improving their ability to manage and make economic decisions, helping them achieve economic independence, and increasing their participation in development and public affairs.
Syrian women persist in their resistance
Despite all these challenges, Syrian women continue to invest in the changes brought about by the war. They have become more alert to the extent to which they are subjected to marginalisation, exploitation, and violence, particularly economic violence. They have become more aware of their rights and of their own circumstances, and they are seeking genuine and meaningful opportunities.
Syrian women today are slowly recognising their place in society and acknowledging the experiences they have gained. They are beginning to discover themselves and their abilities, and what they can and want to do. In comparing their current situation with the past, as well as the situation of other women in their families and community, Syrian women recognise the value of their progress and regard it as a step forward in the struggle to obtain their rights and end discrimination against women.
Women also strive to preserve these entitlements and gains in the coming years, as by the end of wars or conflicts, women are often expected to return to their traditional roles and to bargain over any gains they made during conflicts and wars. These observations stem from the fact that the change that occurred in the roles of women came as a result of need and not as a result of a comprehensive structural change, which makes bargaining and losing it more likely.
Syrian women continue their revolution; they persist in their fight to change reality using simple tools. They seek to maintain their gains and build on them; they also seek to create new roles, in order to truly confront the reality of economic violence and achieve equal economic participation.
The question remains: What should the role of civil society be, and what part should we, as feminists and feminist organisations, take in it?
We should work on economic empowerment programs from a structural human rights perspective. We should also consider expanding collective or cooperative projects for women, so that engaging in productive or income-generating work does not become a tool that doubles their household and family burdens and emotional stress while increasing their social isolation as women lose their connection with relatives and friends. We must develop tools for resistance and confrontation. Only then can economic empowerment become the tool that will push women to confront the systems and structures of discrimination and to act and build their plans towards achieving their goals.
We sought the opinions of some feminist activists in Syria to gather their insights about economic empowerment programs in their current form, and how they could be improved. Here is what they had to share: | https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/women-syria-s-economy-feminist-review-women-s-economic-empowerment | 2022-04-01T01:41:40Z |
Hang out at one of Greater Cincinnati's largest outdoor food parks and beer gardens.Clear Mountain Food Park held its grand opening in Batavia in July 2021. The food park sits on two lots and features a wide variety of rotating food trucks, live music, indoor and outdoor beverage stations and backyard games.Clear Mountain Food Park will hold its 2022 Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday.The food park will also be hosting a weekend farmers' market beginning June 4. They're currently accepting applications from local farmers, crafters and handmade artisans and vendors interested in setting up at the farmers market every weekend. The farmers market will be held on Saturdays at the food park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The food park will be available for reservations for private and corporate functions, too. The outdoor beer garden can hold up to 800 guests. Food and beverage packages are available to purchase for events. Clear Mountain Food Park can provide food truck catering options, bands, DJs, karaoke, outdoor movies, karaoke and more. Clear Mountain Food Park is located at 2792 Old State Route 32.To learn more about Clear Mountain Food Park or to view its food truck and entertainment schedule, click here.
Hang out at one of Greater Cincinnati's largest outdoor food parks and beer gardens.
Clear Mountain Food Park held its grand opening in Batavia in July 2021. The food park sits on two lots and features a wide variety of rotating food trucks, live music, indoor and outdoor beverage stations and backyard games.
Clear Mountain Food Park will hold its 2022 Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday.
The food park will also be hosting a weekend farmers' market beginning June 4. They're currently accepting applications from local farmers, crafters and handmade artisans and vendors interested in setting up at the farmers market every weekend.
The farmers market will be held on Saturdays at the food park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The food park will be available for reservations for private and corporate functions, too. The outdoor beer garden can hold up to 800 guests. Food and beverage packages are available to purchase for events. Clear Mountain Food Park can provide food truck catering options, bands, DJs, karaoke, outdoor movies, karaoke and more.
Clear Mountain Food Park is located at 2792 Old State Route 32.
To learn more about Clear Mountain Food Park or to view its food truck and entertainment schedule, click here. | https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnatis-largest-outdoor-food-park-beer-garden/39603816 | 2022-04-01T01:41:40Z |
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Federico Motka’s abductors greeted him in English after he and his colleagues were kidnapped near a refugee camp on the Turkish border: “Welcome to Syria, you mutt.”
For the Italian aid worker, it was the beginning of 14 months of brutality at the hands of the Islamic State.
Motka testified about the ordeal Thursday at the terrorism trial of El Shafee Elsheikh, a British national charged with taking a leading role in an Islamic State kidnapping scheme that took more than 20 Westerners hostage between 2012 and 2015.
Four Americans — journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and aid workers Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller — were among them. Foley, Sotloff and Kassig were decapitated. Mueller was forced into slavery and raped repeatedly by the Islamic State’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, before she too was killed.
Motka is the first surviving hostage to testify at Elsheikh’s trial in Alexandria, Virginia.
Born in Trieste, Italy, Motka said he spent much of his childhood in the Middle East and went to boarding school in England. He was an aid worker surveying the needs of refugee camps in March 2013 when he and a colleague, Briton David Haines, were captured and taken hostage.
Motka testified that for the first month of captivity, he was only occasionally mistreated, but that mistreatment frequently came at the hands of three captors whom hostages dubbed “the Beatles” because of their British accents. They learned to speak surreptitiously about their captors, who wore masks and took pains to conceal their identity, since they never knew what would set them off. A dispute over bathroom hygiene prompted a particularly intense beating, he said.
“They said I was a posh wanker because I went to boarding school,” Motka testified. “They said I was arrogant, and they were going to take me down a peg.”
Motka’s use of the term “posh wanker” set off a brief period of uncomfortable laughter in the courtroom, when the judge interrupted and asked what the phrase means, forcing Motka to explain the term’s vulgar meaning of the British idiom.
The British accents and phraseology are an important part of the case, though, as prosecutors seek to prove that Elsheikh is indeed one of the Beatles who tortured hostages, even though the Beatles took great pains to conceal their faces. Motka testified that there were at least three Britons in the group of captors, and the hostages nicknamed them “John,” “George” and “Ringo.”
Prosecutors have said in court that Elshiekh is the one who was nicknamed Ringo.
One way Motka distinguished the three was their preferences for inflicting punishment.
“George was more into boxing,” Motka testified. “John, he kicked a lot. Ringo used to talk how he liked wrestling. He would put people in headlocks.”
He described one instance when Ringo put James Foley in a headlock so tight that he passed out.
Motka also recounted a time in the summer of 2013 when the hostages were held in a facility they nicknamed “the box.” The Beatles excitedly put Motka and his cellmate David Haines in a room with Foley and British hostage John Cantlie for what they called a “Royal Rumble.”
“They were super excited about it,” Motka said of the Beatles about the tag-team style fight they imposed on the foursome. “We were so weak and shattered we could barely lift our arms.”
The group was told that the losers would be waterboarded. Two of the four passed out during the hour-long battle, Motka said. The Beatles deemed him the loser but never waterboarded him, inflicting a beating instead.
As they were transferred to different facilities, Motka said the hostages were sometimes separated from the Beatles for weeks at a time. Those periods were welcome, relatively speaking, because the Beatles were unique in their cruelty, he said.
When they were transferred again to a place they nicknamed “the dungeon” and saw that the Beatles were there, “we crapped our pants,” Motka said. “We had just started to relax a little” as the mistreatment had eased in their absence.
“The box,” where the Beatles were a regular presence, was one of the worst stretches of captivity. Motka said he and other hostages there endured a lengthy “regime of punishment” that included regular beatings and forced stress positions. “George,” another man named Abu Mohamed and a third nicknamed “the punisher” regularly tortured them, Motka said.
“They played lots of games with us,” Motka said, maintaining composure as he clearly struggled with the emotions of describing his captivity. “They gave us dog names. We needed to come and immediately respond” to the dog name to avoid a beating.
Motka was not released until May 25, 2014. His 14 months in captivity were the longest of any hostage in the group.
Defense lawyers, though, have highlighted the difficulties that hostages have in formally identifying each of their captors, who routinely wore masks that covered all but their eyes.
In opening statements, prosecutors referenced only three British nationals — Elsheikh, his longtime friend Alexenda Kotey, and Mohammed Emwazi, who frequently carried out the role of executioner and was known as “Jihadi John.”
Emwazi was killed in a drone strike, and Kotey was captured alongside Elsheikh and also brought to Virginia to face trial. Kotey pleaded guilty last year in a plea bargain that calls for a life sentence.
Jurors also heard testimony Thursday from Danish hostage negotiator Jens Serup, who testified about prolonged efforts to secure the release of Daniel Rye Ottosen in exchange for 2 million euros.
The jury saw photos of huge bruises on Ottosen’s arm and back after he was finally released. Serup testified that the captors told Ottosen the beating was a “farewell present not to forget them.” | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/health-2/ap-health/surviving-hostage-relates-ordeal-in-islamic-state-captivity/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:40Z |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers moved to the brink Thursday of shaking hands on a bipartisan compromise to provide a fresh $10 billion to combat COVID-19, a deal that could set up final congressional approval next week.
The price tag was a reduction from an earlier $15.6 billion agreement between the two parties that fell apart weeks ago after House Democrats rejected cuts in pandemic aid to states to help pay for it. With leaders hoping to move the package through Congress quickly, the lowered cost seemed to reflect both parties concluding that finding additional savings soon would be too hard.
The effort, which would finance steps like vaccines, treatments and tests, comes as President Joe Biden and other Democrats have warned the government is running out of money to counter the pandemic. At the same time, the more transmissible omicron variant BA.2 has been spreading quickly in the U.S. and abroad. | https://www.iolaregister.com/news/national-news/lawmakers-near-bipartisan-deal-on-10b-covid-package | 2022-04-01T01:41:40Z |
Let’s be honest: It’s not always easy to put your mind at ease.
The demands of everyday life can trigger stress and anxiety that can be difficult to manage. Major events, feeling overwhelmed by new or increasing responsibilities, and the rise in global strife are just a few examples of things that can impact an individual’s well-being. For some, striking a balance and being present in the face of these factors can come as a challenge.
One tool that can aid in reaching a deeper state of calm when experiencing such stressors is meditation.
Meditation is a practice that “develops awareness of the present moment,” according to Healthline. The benefits of adopting meditative practices into your wellness routine include decreasing negative emotions, boosting your overall mood, improving sleep, and even an “increase in quality of life” as reported in a 2018 study.
While meditation is a simple and accessible exercise for your mind that requires zero equipment or a gym pass, getting started in this practice can come with its share of mental blockage or roaming thoughts to master — but that doesn’t mean you can’t overcome them.
For help, we called on MIRROR trainer and lululemon ambassador Pilin Anice for her insight on how to jumpstart your journey with meditative practices to get you living a calmer, more relaxed life.
On how she got started on her path to mindful meditation:
When I was a BFA student at Howard University, I was first introduced to yoga as it was offered as part of the dance curriculum. While I didn’t love it at first, the experience left a lasting impression on me. After graduating, I turned to yoga to improve my stretching and condition my body as a performing artist. Through consistent practice to unite my breath and body, yoga restored and balanced me not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. I fell in love!
On the benefits of stretching, yoga, and breathwork as a healthy alternative to traditional physical activities:
The benefits of yoga and breathwork are immense and can fully support and complement all physical activities. Some of these benefits include supporting recovery and preventing injury; building and increasing breath capacity and awareness; improving clarity and mental focus; connecting us to our bodies’ innate wisdom; and increasing stability and endurance.
On overcoming mental roadblocks and starting small:
Meditation does not stop the mind from thinking! Some tips on overcoming these mental blocks include the following:
- Be aware of how meditation comes from a place of non-judgment.
- If your mind feels busy, try counting your breaths, listening to a guided meditation, or engaging in a mantra or affirmation to anchor your attention.
- Start small, exploring two to five minutes of practice.
- Extend love and compassion to yourself throughout.
- Remember that as you practice, the mind will drift and when it does, just notice and simply begin again.
On the advice she would give to encourage Black women to get into yoga/meditation:
Restorative practices such as yoga and meditation are just what we need as individuals and as a collective. This is helpful when we want to slow down, breathe deeply, destress our bodies, and embrace a future where we are rested, healed, and loved.
Yoga is for everybody. It is a gateway to presence, self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. Just show up to your mat as you are to be with yourself and keep coming back for consistency! | https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/meditation-practices-for-beginners/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:42Z |
Mary Jane Roloff, 70, of Atchison, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2022, at Atchison Senior Village nursing home with family by her side.
She attended Shannon Hill and White Clay, both one room school houses, and Fairground School.
She worked for many years at Achievement Services in Atchison and loved showing her family her paychecks.
Mary Jane loved putting together jigsaw puzzles, working on puzzle books, playing checkers and miniature golf, playing Monopoly with her nieces and nephews, listening to Elvis music and making hook latch rugs. As she got older, she enjoyed coloring in coloring books. She also loved her dogs, including Pal, Tootie and Snowball.
She participated in Special Olympics bowling for many years, and loved showing everyone the medals and ribbons she earned.
Mary Jane is survived by: her sister, Janis Jan C. (Jerry) Falk; and her brother, Roy Rick R. Roloff, Jr., both of Atchison; and nieces, Jeanne (Adam) Falk Jones of St. Francis, Kansas, Joyce (Brandon) Shirley of Horton, Kansas; and nephews: Ryan Roloff of Manhattan, Kansas, Dustin (Tricia) Roloff of Nortonville, Kansas, Brandon (Camron) Roloff of Atchison, Jason (Vanessa) Roloff of Atchison; and numerous great- nieces and nephews. She also survived by uncle and aunts: Albert and Ruby Hale of Atchison and Pearl Jensen of Everest, Kansas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy Roloff, Sr. and Hazel Roloff and nephew, Austin Roloff.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Petering officiating.
Interment will follow in the Alderson Cemetery, Atchison.
Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Achievement Services and may be left in care of the funeral home. As published in the Atchison Globe. | https://www.atchisonglobenow.com/obituaries/roloff-mary-j-1951-2022/article_66b73f22-671f-56d0-8be3-c213759e0fd7.html | 2022-04-01T01:41:42Z |
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
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BOSTON (AP) — A bill aimed at banning discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles in workplaces, school districts, and school-related organizations was unanimously approved Thursday by the Massachusetts Senate.
The vote comes two weeks after the Massachusetts House approved a similar bill.
Supporters say Black women in particular have faced pressure in school and the workplace to alter their hair to conform to policies biased against natural hairstyles.
The Senate added a provision to the House version of the bill that would include the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to the list of school entities banned from adopting and implementing restrictions on natural hairstyles.
Advocates say the change will ensure those participating in sports and extracurricular activities will not be asked to change their natural or protective hairstyles in order to participate.
The bill has its roots in the case of a Massachusetts charter school that came under fire in 2017 for a policy of banning hair braid extensions. After intense criticism, the school abandoned the policy.
The U.S. House also approved a bill earlier this month that would bar discrimination against Black people who wear hairstyles like Afros, cornrows or tightly coiled twists in society, school and the workplace. The federal bill would explicitly say that such discrimination is a violation of federal civil rights law.
President Joe Biden has said he would sign the bill into law. It now heads to the U.S. Senate.
Lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate now have to come up with a single version of the bill before taking a final vote and shipping it to Republican Gov. Charlie Baker for his signature.
If signed into law, Massachusetts would become the fifteenth state to adopt the measure, known as the CROWN Act. | https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Bill-banning-hairstyle-bias-approved-by-17049811.php | 2022-04-01T01:41:42Z |
By Greg Baum
Goalkicking godfather Peter Hudson sees no reason why a future Buddy Franklin can’t kick 100 goals in a season and 1000 goals in a career.
No one has kicked a century since Franklin for Hawthorn in 2008 and last week, when he became the fifth player to reach 1000 career goals, there was a consensus that it was a feat never to be repeated. Hudson asks ‘why not?’
“You’ve got a bloke playing at the moment who in one year kicked 100 goals and 70 or 80 behinds,” Hudson said. “He’s had 180 shots in a year, which to me says that when the next Buddy Franklin or Gary Ablett or Jason Dunstall comes along, who’s to say they can’t kick 150?”
“I’d give anything to see somebody (else) come along and kick 1000 goals in my lifetime. I don’t believe for one minute that nobody could ever do it again.”
Hudson thinks it’s cyclic. He notes that no one kicked a century between Essendon’s John Coleman in 1952 and himself in 1968. A free-scoring period followed almost until the end of the century. Since Tony Lockett in 1998, only Franklin has kicked 100.
“People say the game’s played differently today,” Hudson said. “But every so often a Ben Brown will bob up and kick a bagful. Buddy could kick 10 or 12 on a given day. The thing that makes me chuckle inwardly is that, while the game might have changed, the grounds are better than they used to be 40 or 50 years ago. Those sort of things count.”
Hudson disagrees that full-backs have more tricks now. “I don’t think so. I can remember driving home before mobile phones thinking there was a phone ringing.” he said. “I’d been hit in the back of the ear. You can’t hit blokes in the ear any more, and you can’t chop their arms.”
Statistically, the unorthodox Hudson was the best goalkicker of all, averaging 5.64 in 129 games for the Hawks. Coleman averaged 5.48 in his meagre 98 games for Essendon. Lockett, who leads the aggregate with 1360 goals, averaged 4.84.
Hudson is still an aficionado of goalkicking, but won’t rank the five 1000-plus men. “Lockett was technically almost perfect,” he said. “Jason Dunstall was the hardest worker. I loved watching Doug Wade play when I was at the other end of the ground. Gary Ablett was sensational. Everyone loved watching him.
“I was thrilled to bits when Buddy got his 1000. I like his presence on the field. He looks the part, and when he does something brilliant, it’s super brilliant. He’s got the score on the board. It’s hard to fault him, really.”
Hudson, 76, is an undying footy fan. “I love it. I often say I’d watch it eight nights a week if it was on television. The skills are so good,” he said.
“The only thing I didn’t like about the game was when they kicked backwards. We went through that period of a year or two when they kicked backwards. But they fixed that. You don’t see it so much any more.
“I always thought they should have paid a free kick if you got the ball and kicked it backwards at all.”
Remarkably, no-one had written a biography of Hudson until this week, when Dan Eddy’s A Football Genius was launched.
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What is a Year of Finance? Yearn Finance is a blockchain project focused on DeFi, which eliminates the need for traditional banks. As Somagnews, we have answered your questions, for example, what is Yearn Finance, what it offers, what is the YFI coin, what is it used for, where to buy it.
What is a Year of Finance? What does the project offer?
Yearn Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) project built on the Ethereum blockchain. It is an open source decentralized DeFi credit protocol. The protocol is one of the most popular DeFi projects and has its own cryptocurrency called YFI. YFI is a management token with an autonomous protocol. The protocol, created in 2020, allows you to optimize and increase users’ income from cryptocurrencies with the help of credit and trading services. The project works as a protocol group and aims to become a decentralized platform on which all financial transactions can be made.
It allows users to deposit stable coins using an ERC-20 smart contract such as DAI, USDC, USDT, TUSD or sUSD. After the deposit, the platform analyzes all the protocols to maximize the trader’s profit. It then converts the assets into a protocol that will provide the greatest return for the investor. The platform distributes the transaction fee paid by investors among the holders of YFI coins. The most difficult feature of the project is Storage. Yearn.Finance Vaults allows investors to follow their active investment strategies using an algorithm that works automatically.
What is UFI? What is it used for?
The YFI coin is a native cryptocurrency of the Yearn Finance platform. The cryptocurrency also acts as a management token on the platform and has an ERC-20 smart contract. YFI owners can vote in the decision-making processes on the platform and influence the future of the project. YFI has a betting structure. Users can earn additional income upon expiration by placing YFI assets with a certain maturity.
The maximum number of YFI coins is limited to 36,666 coins. At the time of writing, there were 36,637 YFI tokens in circulation. In addition, YFI ranked 98th in the overall list of cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization of $ 737 million.
How to buy a YFI coin?
Investors interested in Yearn Finance (YFI) should subscribe to the crypto exchange where this cryptocurrency is listed. Large and reliable crypto exchanges, such as Binance, Huobi Global, Coinbase, FTX, list the YFI coin. Users who are members of one of these exchanges can buy a token by depositing money into their wallets. | https://www.somagnews.com/what-is-a-year-of-finance-how-to-buy-yfi-coins/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:42Z |
The United States Department of Agriculture released an update to its Food Price Outlook for 2022 and found that nearly everything one might ingest – whether it comes from the grocery store or restaurant – is going up in price.
And yes, that's on top of the price increases consumers have already been forced to endure in the last year.
"All food prices are now predicted to increase between 4.5 and 5.5%," the USDA's Economic Research Service explained in the March report.
While the overall increase is alarming, a closer look at various food categories show just how expensive shoppers can expect items to get, according to the USDA:
As for take-out or dine-in menus, the USDA said those prices are predicted to go up between 5.5 and 6.5% for the remainder of this year.
Additionally, food prices climbed 7.9% for the year ending in February 2022.
This was "the largest 12-month advance since July 1981," according to the department.
The report also noted current global events that will only add to the uncertainty of food affordability, saying, "The impacts of the conflict in Ukraine and the recent increases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve are expected to put upward and downward pressures on food prices, respectively. The situations will be closely monitored to assess the net impacts of these concurrent events on food prices as they unfold."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.knba.org/npr-news/2022-03-31/food-prices-are-going-up-and-at-levels-americans-havent-seen-in-decades | 2022-04-01T01:41:43Z |
Lee owned a commercial building on East Boyd Street in the city’s Toy District that caught fire on May 16, 2020. Firefighters had to run for their lives when a ball of flames shot out the building and scorched a fire truck across the street.
Firefighters inside the building had to run through a wall of flames he estimated as 30 feet (9 meters) high and wide, and those on the roof scrambled down a ladder that was engulfed in fire.
Fire officials said the building was a warehouse for Smoke Tokes, a wholesale distributor of supplies for smoking and vaping products including butane hash oil, a concentrated cannabis extract that can be eaten, smoked or vaped. Highly flammable butane is used in the manufacturing process.
Most of the injured firefighters still haven’t returned to work and one, Capt. Victor Aguirre, was hospitalized for more than two months and all of his fingers had to be partially amputated, according to a lawsuit he filed against the building and business owners.
Aguirre alleged that the area contained “hundreds of illegally and improperly stored butane canisters and thousands of illegally and improperly stored nitrous oxide cylinders.”
A fire department report concluded that the blaze, which spread to a nearby building, was fueled by an “excessive quantity” of the containers.
Investigators from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives concluded that the fire started under a storage rack in the building and that a worker with a lit cigarette was seen in the area. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental.
However, city prosecutors filed more than 300 misdemeanor charges of violating fire and safety codes against Lee, his companies and owners of businesses in the building and nearby properties. That included more than 160 counts against Lee and his companies.
If Lee meets all conditions of his judicial diversion program for two years, the charges will be dismissed.
“Mr. Lee will be deemed by law to have never been charged,” said his attorney, Blair Berk. “The exhaustive federal investigation of the tragic fire objectively concluded that the cause was accidental, and there was no finding of any wrongdoing by Mr. Lee or his companies.”
City Attorney Mike Feuer opposed diversion for Lee, noting the severity of the fire, the injuries suffered by the firefighters and Lee’s alleged failure “to take steps which could have mitigated the extent of the blaze.”
The owners of Smoke Tokes and another business, Green Buddha, agreed in November 2020 to pay $139,000 each to cover investigative costs and to move out of the building. Charges against them were later dismissed.
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This story has been updated to correct that Lee and his companies must pay more than $15,000, not $125,000. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/no-jail-for-la-building-owner-over-explosion-that-hurt-12/2022/03/31/6f71ce46-b151-11ec-9dbd-0d4609d44c1c_story.html | 2022-04-01T01:41:43Z |
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Shares of Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:KPTI – Get Rating) have received a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the eight research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $11.83.
Several equities analysts have recently commented on KPTI shares. SVB Leerink reduced their price objective on Karyopharm Therapeutics from $8.00 to $6.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 2nd. Royal Bank of Canada reduced their price objective on Karyopharm Therapeutics from $12.00 to $8.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 8th. HC Wainwright reduced their price objective on Karyopharm Therapeutics from $23.00 to $22.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Karyopharm Therapeutics from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $8.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, February 9th. Finally, StockNews.com started coverage on Karyopharm Therapeutics in a report on Thursday. They set a “hold” rating for the company.
In other Karyopharm Therapeutics news, Director Michael Kauffman sold 6,764 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.86, for a total value of $66,693.04. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Michael Mason sold 3,947 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $9.86, for a total value of $38,917.42. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold a total of 19,122 shares of company stock valued at $188,543 over the last 90 days. 10.24% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
NASDAQ KPTI traded up $0.02 during trading on Friday, reaching $7.37. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,801,975 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,751,577. The stock has a market capitalization of $556.78 million, a PE ratio of -4.31 and a beta of -0.28. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $8.59 and a 200 day moving average of $7.39. Karyopharm Therapeutics has a one year low of $4.42 and a one year high of $14.73.
Karyopharm Therapeutics (NASDAQ:KPTI – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 8th. The company reported $0.46 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.40) by $0.86. Karyopharm Therapeutics had a negative return on equity of 7,204.16% and a negative net margin of 59.14%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.59) EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Karyopharm Therapeutics will post -2.24 earnings per share for the current year.
Karyopharm Therapeutics Company Profile (Get Rating)
Karyopharm Therapeutics, Inc is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies and dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of first-in-class drugs directed against nuclear export for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Its Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) compounds function by binding with and inhibiting the nuclear export protein XPO1 (or CRM1).
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Police Search for Woman after Deceased Infant Is Found in Phoenix McDonald's Restroom
Over the weekend, a person made a horrible discovery after entering the bathroom at a local McDonald’s on Sunday. There, in the single-occupancy restroom, was a dead infant.
The newborn boy was alone, discarded as worse than trash.
Police arrived on the scene at the McDonald’s near Indian School Road and 35th Avenue in Phoenix around 2 p.m., and first responders pronounced the infant dead at the scene.
An autopsy is being performed, but in the meantime, police have a suspect they would like the public’s help in finding.
A woman was caught on the restaurant’s video surveillance camera walking to the bathroom area, tugging at a locked door and returning to the front of the McDonald’s. Once the person using that restroom exited, the woman walked back, re-entered and exited sometime later.
She was wearing a black Calvin Klein T-shirt, black pants and sandals.
Police released the footage on Tuesday hoping that someone will be able to identify her so they can find out more about the situation.
“Do You Know Her?” the Phoenix Police Department posted.
Do You Know Her?
On March 27 around 2p.m. a newborn was left in the bathroom of a restaurant near 32nd Ave/Indian School Rd. #PHXPDHomicide detectives need help identifying the woman in the video. Contact @SilentwitnessAZ at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO with information. pic.twitter.com/WgDxnNvX9U
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) March 29, 2022
“On March 27 around 2 p.m. a newborn was left in the bathroom of a restaurant near 32nd Ave/Indian School Rd. #PHXPDHomicide detectives need help identifying the woman in the video. Contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO with information,” the department said.
According to KTVK/KPHO-TV, police also believe several witnesses were present at the time the woman was there. Officials asked them to come forward, too.
Many have been upset over the incident, and some have used the sad story as an opportunity to remind people that Arizona has a Safe Haven law: The woman could have dropped off her newborn with any one of several approved recipient organizations and would have faced no backlash.
“If your baby is unharmed, is under 30 days old and you don’t intend to reclaim your baby, you have options!” a page on the Arizona Safe Haven Law website said. “Simply bring your baby to the Safe Haven locations.”
All hospitals, ambulances and on-duty fire stations will take surrendered infants, no questions asked. Certain adoption agencies and churches also will accept a surrendered baby.
“You must hand your baby to a person at the above locations or may place the baby in the Safe Haven drawer at designated hospitals,” the page continued.
“Tell them this is a safe haven baby and you may leave. Your baby will be cared for and a good home will be found for the baby.”
Some have suggested that the baby already might have been deceased and the woman was looking for a place to leave the body. Others said it’s unlikely the suspect — if the woman in the video truly is the culprit — could have given birth and left the child in that amount of time.
Whatever the sad reality and pressing circumstances behind this story, police hope to be able to get to the bottom of it with the help of witnesses and anyone who might recognize the suspect.
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NEW RICHMOND — The Blanchester tennis team lost a tough road match to New Richmond Thursday 5-0.
The Lions are unbeaten at 4-0 while the Wildcats drop to 1-3.
Blanchester coach Jake Weil said he was impressed “with the resilience of Billy Knapp at second singles and the second doubles team of Bryan Bandow and Hunter Montgomery.”
SUMMARY
March 31, 2022
@New Richmond High School
New Richmond 5, Blanchester 0
Singles
S1-Joe Mills (B) defeated by Caine Holcomb (NR) 0-6, 2-6
S2-Billy Knapp (B) defeated by Adam Ernst (NR) 0-6, 4-6
S3-Blan forfeits
Doubles
D1-Bryce Bandow/Joey Haines (B) defeated by Jack Nicoloff/Connor Fauss (NR) 3-6, 0-6
D2-Bryan Bandow/Hunter Montgomery (B) defeated by Dawson Pennington/Brock Linder (NR) 4-6, 1-6 | https://www.wnewsj.com/sports/198512/unbeaten-lions-blanks-wildcats-5-0 | 2022-04-01T01:41:44Z |
Special to WorldTribune, March 31, 2022
Commentary by Joe Schaeffer, 247 Real News
There are dots to be connected here, but can Americans do so before November?
A comfortable executive of the privileged financial elite has underscored once again the utter disconnect between the global ruling establishment and the common people.
Fox Business related the tough-talk message to the rabble delivered by the representative of private equity royalty on March 29:
BlackRock President Robert Kapito on Tuesday said an “entitled generation that has never had to sacrifice” is going to face shortages as they’ve never experienced before.
“For the first time, this generation is going to go into a store and not be able to get what they want,” Kapito said, adding: “We have a very entitled generation that has never had to sacrifice.”
He warned that people who have grown accustomed to having everything available to them at the supermarket would soon face “scarcity inflation.”
“I would put on your seat belts because this is something that we haven’t seen,” he said.
Looming over the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” scolding, of course, is this:
Kapito, who according to some estimates has a net worth of at least $485 million, made the comments at the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association in Austin, Texas.
Kapito was roasted on social media for his multi-millionaire school of hard knocks ivory towerism.
Just one week earlier, another corporate executive became the object of national revulsion with even more callous remarks.
Financial news website The Street reported March 24:
An executive at a company that operates Applebee’s and Taco Bell franchises in several states has reportedly sent an email gloating that higher gas prices will make it easier to pressure potential employees to accept lower wages.
The email, posted on a Reddit sub-channel this week, outlined a theory that higher gas prices would make potential employees more desperate for work and therefore more willing to accept lower pay.
“Most of our employee base and potential employee base live paycheck to paycheck,” the executive, identified as Wayne Pankratz of American Franchise Capital, wrote, according to the Kansas City Star.
“Any increase in gas prices cuts into their disposable income. As inflation continues to climb and gas prices continue to go up, that means more hours employees will need to work to maintain their current level of living.”
Pankratz was positively ecstatic that local competitors were also likely to be crippled by the economic crisis walloping regular Americans:
In addition, higher inflation will hurt mom and pop competitors. “Some businesses will not be able to hold on… This is going to drive more potential employees into the hiring pool,” the executive wrote.
“The labor market is about to turn in our favor,” Pankratz added.
Pankratz has since been fired, numerous outlets have reported. Corporate public relations demanded no less an action.
Question: How many steps does it take to connect Wayne Pankratz to BlackRock? The answer is either one or two, depending on how you look at it.
The Street details:
American Franchise Capital… owns and operates 49 Applebee’s and 72 Taco Bell restaurants, according to its Linked In page….
Applebee’s is owned by Dine Brands Global, Inc., which also owns iHop restaurants. Almost all of its Applebee’s restaurants are operated by franchise holders.
Dine Brands Global makes its money franchising supersized chain restaurants such as Applebee’s and IHOP. A 2012 news release explains:
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE:DIN), the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar and IHOP Restaurants, today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with American Franchise Capital, LLC for the sale of 33 Applebee’s company-operated restaurants located primarily in Missouri and Indiana….
“We are pleased to announce the sale of 33 Applebee’s company-operated restaurants, reflecting yet another significant step in our strategy to transition to a 99% franchised restaurant system,” said Julia A. Stewart, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DineEquity, Inc. “American Franchise Capital is a great franchise partner with deep operating experience.”
In other words, Applebee’s isn’t really about food. It is an investment vehicle for private equity speculation. And nothing else.
And would it surprise you to learn that BlackRock is the leading investor in Dine Brands Global?
Robert Kapito and Wayne Pankratz do not just inhabit the same inhumane 21st century business model, they literally can be tied to a specific money tree.
WorldTribune has documented several highly disturbing examples in recent months of proponents of this top-heavy elitist business construct voicing their barely concealed contempt for the standing of American workers in a brazen manner that would have been unthinkable some 20 years ago.
Corporate interests and business groups have openly joined with leftist radicals to support the illegal alien invasion of this nation. Far from denying that their interest is concerned mainly with ensuring plenty of cheap labor for their big-box operations, these organizations appear to be embracing the charge.
Private equity has been accused of playing a leading role in spurring on the inflation that it hopes to reap benefits from as regular Americans suffer.
In the wake of Kapito’s comments, critics have pointed to BlackRock’s leading role in housing rental price inflation due to the private equity goliath’s attempt to purchase as many homes as it can as permanent rental properties.
And then there is the fact that BlackRock is a leading investor in the coronavirus vaccine manufacturing companies that have amassed staggering profits due to federal, state and local government and private business vaccine mandates ushered in via a ruling establishment-fomented hysteria that ran roughshod over America and the world for a full two years.
The Defender, a news site run by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Children’s Health Defense organization, reported in February:
BlackRock and Vanguard, two of the world’s “Big Three” asset managers, also are among the top three shareholders of COVID vaccine makers Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson — which means the two investment giants stand to benefit from these companies’ soaring profits and the resulting rise in those companies’ stock prices.
BlackRock and Vanguard don’t just benefit from sales of COVID vaccines. As it turns out, they also have ownership stakes in technology companies developing vaccine passports and digital wallets.
Cornering the market on housing. Forced medical products under penalty of law. This is power.
Which takes us to our last dot needing to be connected. For months now, WorldTribune has been pointing out the attempted private equity oligarchical takeover of a Republican Party that is dominated at its grassroots by America First Trump supporters.
Private equity powerhouse Carlyle Group’s former co-CEO Glenn Youngkin claimed the 2021 Virginia governor’s race in a victory that has astonishingly been hailed as a success for the America First movement, basically because Youngkin had the letter R next to his name as opposed to a D. This despite Youngkin’s countless Deep State and globalist ties and the fact that two of his former high-level employees at Carlyle own Dominion Voting Systems, the controversial voting machine company at the heart of widespread claims the 2020 presidential election was fraudulently stolen, through their private equity venture Staple Street Capital.
In February, WorldTribune reported on the shameful acceptance by the RINO-led Republican Governors Association of a $250,000 political contribution from former Victoria’s Secret owner Leslie Wexner. Wexner has been in deep disgrace since news of his enormous financial backing of elite-connected pedophile Jeffrey Epstein became common knowledge.
The RGA is ruled by GOP governors who have been notably hostile to President Trump, including China-stained Doug Ducey of Arizona, Bill Kristol-tainted Larry Hogan of Maryland and transgender-children-folding Kristi Noem of South Dakota.
The attempted oligarchical coup, fueled by private equity money, against Trump’s GOP can best be seen in 2022 in Pennsylvania, where David McCormick stepped down as CEO of the largest hedge fund in the world, Bridgewater Associates, golden parachuted in from Connecticut to the Keystone State, and orchestrated a carpetbagging run for a U.S. Senate seat as a Republican.
The deep-pocketed McCormick has been the beneficiary of highly suspicious fawning and politically advantageous media coverage from “conservative” news sites such as Breitbart and The New York Post.
He has been backed from the very beginning by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), who also endorsed and publicly campaigned for Youngkin during the Virginia primary season, when other Republican options were still available.
Bridgewater is so heavily tied to communist China that it manages state money for the bloody regime. Again, we get back to the theme of elites and worker slaves, only this time it is in defense of full-out tyranny:
[McCormick] was a top wingman to Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio, who has made numerous outrageous comments in recent months rabidly defending communist China, where Bridgewater has highly lucrative business ties. Dalio’s latest:
“As Deng Xiaoping and others understood, it’s a cycle,” Dalio said at a UBS Group investment conference Monday, according to the Wall Street Journal. “First you get rich, and then you make a point of distributing those opportunities in a more equal way.”
Here’s Dalio on Nov. 30 shrugging off Chinese tyranny as just they’re way of doing things:
Dalio said: “As a top-down country, what they’re doing — it’s kind of like a strict parent. They behave like a strict parent, and they go through that. That is their approach. We have our approach.”
Bridgewater has $140 billion in assets and Dalio has an estimated net worth of $18 billion.
Kapito, Pankratz, Dalio. Three figures in the private equity world all embodying the pyramid of a privileged few at the top profiting off of the labor of a scuffling mass of worker drones beneath them. The days of Pharaoh are being reintroduced. Which side is the Republican Party on?
About . . . . Intelligence . . . . Membership | https://www.worldtribune.com/blackrocks-advice-for-entitled-working-class-that-never-had-to-sacrifice-buckle-up/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:46Z |
Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars producer reveals behind the scenes
Los Angeles police were present at the Dolby Theatre and offered to arrest actor Will Smith for slapping presenter Chris Rock, the producer of the Academy Awards said on Thursday. The authorities, however, did not any action because Rock declined to press charges against Smith, producer Will Packer said.
"They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment," Packer said in excerpts from an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America" that will air on Friday.
"They said, we will go get him. We are prepared. We're prepared to get him right now," Packer added.
During the award ceremony, Smith walked up to the stage and slapped the comedian after he made a joke about the appearance of the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia, a medical condition that causes hair loss.
“Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can't wait to see ya,” Rock said referencing the 1997 film “G.I. Jane” in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head.
It was unclear whether Rock was aware of Jada Pinkett's medical condition that causes hair loss.
Packer said that police were discussing options with Rock who was “was being very dismissive of those options”.
"He was like, 'No, no, no, I'm fine.' And even to the point where I said, 'Rock, let them finish,'" Packer added.
Smith, later, apologised for his behaviour, saying he was “out of line” and he had "reacted emotionally".
Legal experts have said that Smith's action was clearly a crime but even if the actor is prosecuted and convicted, he can get away with a penalty as light as having to attend anger management classes.
Packer's revelation echoes the statement of a police spokesperson who said Rock had declined to press charges, but did not provide details about the interactions at the awards show.
(With inputs from agencies) | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/police-offered-to-arrest-will-smith-oscars-producer-reveals-behind-the-scenes-101648771965070-amp.html | 2022-04-01T01:41:46Z |
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Our hearts dropped when we heard about the passing of singer, mother, and wife Traci Braxton earlier this month. She died from esophageal cancer at the age of 50.
Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton spoke about the loss of her sister for the first time during a visit to the Tamron Hall show.
“I wake up every morning and I go, ‘Did I dream it? Did I dream it?’ and I have to remind myself, ‘No, she’s gone, but she’s been here with us for 50 years,'” she told Hall.
She added, “So, I try to relish in that moment and try to smile about it and just be grateful for the time you have and you have to always remember to be kind to one another.”
Braxton also explained the meaning behind the heartfelt post she dedicated to Traci via Instagram.
“I’m a rain girl. I love when it rains,” she told Hall. “My sister Traci, she loves when it snows and she died that morning when it was actually pouring down snow in Virginia. So my sister is now a snowflake.”
Traci is best known for her time with her sisters on the WEtv series Braxton Family Values, which premiered in 2011 and had a seven-year run. Fans enjoyed watching the Braxton sisters engage with one another in a real way, and it was something many could relate to. She, along with husband Kevin Surrat, were also a part of Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars and she was known for her big personality.
Toni touched on the bond she and her sisters share and says that despite the bickering people may have witnessed over the years, they love one another and are “like twins.” With that in mind, losing Traci was devastating.
“We’re very fortunate to have had my sister with us for as long as we did,” she said.
Hall also asked Toni about the last moments the family had with Traci.
“Her [Traci] and her son were so close, her and her grandson and her son’s wife. We were just a big family. We were all there,” she said. “Her son was there, husband was there, everyone was there. Her best friends were there, everyone was there with her. She had so much love. The hospice nurses were incredible. You never think that it’s going to happen to you and your family. So, you have to remind yourself to enjoy the moments, be happy.”
The actress and TV personality said she’s since felt her sister’s presence since her passing.
“Her favorite bird was a hummingbird and I saw a hummingbird the other day and it just kind of flew around and kind of suspended itself and I was like ‘Traci?’ and it started bumping and going up and down. So that made me feel so much better. I felt like she was trying to say hello to me.”
Grieving can be a long and difficult process, but we’re glad the Braxton sisters have each other to lean on. | https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/toni-braxton-tamron-hall/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:48Z |
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. Brenda G. Kerford Vaughn, 71, St. Joseph, formerly of Atchison, died Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.
Brenda was born March 21, 1951, in Atchison, the daughter of Lloyd Kerford, Jr. and Carolyn R. Pennell Kerford.
She attended Martin East and Martin West Elementary Schools, graduating from Atchison High School. She then attended Park College, Kansas State University and Benedictine College, where she earned a Masters in Business Administration degree.
Brenda worked for the Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services and a day care facility, both in Junction City, Kansas. She then served as director of Atchison Project Concern and for the City of Atchison as a grant writer, until her retirement.
She was a member of Second Christian Church in Atchison, where she volunteered as director for many childrens activities in the church.
Survivors include: her brother, Mark (Karen) Kerford, St. Louis, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews; cousins; and numerous close friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant brothers.
Celebration of Life services will be at 12 p.m. Noon on Friday, April 8, 2022, in the chapel of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Kelley officiating.
Inurnment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 11 a.m. until Noon on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the funeral Home.
The family request that masks be worn, visitors to be vaccinated, practice social distancing and if you are feeling sick, please refrain from attending.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Second Christian Church and may be left in care of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. As published in the Atchison Globe. | https://www.atchisonglobenow.com/obituaries/vaughn-brenda-g-1951-2022/article_ebb2b0ca-7400-5469-944c-897b44de21b6.html | 2022-04-01T01:41:48Z |
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Iola City Council members have two weeks to once again chew on a proposal that would integrate solar power into the city’s energy portfolio after hearing a proposal Monday for a 4-megawatt solar plant on the west edge of town.
Iola’s energy consultant Scott Shreve and Rick Borry of Priority Power Management LLC — the company that would build the plant and control it for at least the first five years — explained the advantages to the city, namely the ability to secure a block of electricity for a known amount for at least 30 years.
The cost would vary, depending on the timeline explained, from $4.5 million due in five years, or $3.6 million in 10. | https://www.iolaregister.com/news/solar-power-plan-takes-the-spotlight | 2022-04-01T01:41:47Z |
The top-ranking Ukrainian Catholic cleric in the United States warned Thursday that religious minorities in the Eastern European country stand to be “crushed” if Moscow gains control, as fighting raged on more than a month after the Russian invasion began.
Groups at risk include Catholics, Muslims and Orthodox who have broken away from the patriarch of Moscow, Archbishop Borys Gudziak said. He also cited reports that Russian forces have damaged two Holocaust memorials and Moscow’s false portrayal of Ukraine, which overwhelmingly elected a Jewish president in Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as a “Nazi” state.
“What is at stake for the people of faith is their freedom to practice their faith,” Gudziak said during an online panel discussion on the war, hosted by the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University.
“Ukrainian Catholics, over the last 250 years, every time there’s been a Russian occupation where they live and minister, they’ve been strangled,” he continued.
Gudziak is head of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and president of Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, Ukraine. He also oversees external relations for the Kyiv-based Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. The name of the church, whose members account for an estimated 10% of Ukraine’s population, refers to its loyalty to the pope and its use of Greek or Byzantine liturgy, which is similar to that of Ukraine’s majority Orthodox population.
The archbishop predicted that the Orthodox Church of Ukraine — which broke from the Moscow Patriarchate and was recognized in 2019 by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople over fierce opposition from Moscow — “will undoubtedly be crushed if there’s a Russian occupation.”
Guziak did not specifically mention the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which is separate from the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and has remained loyal to Moscow Patriarch Kirill, a strong supporter of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite that historic fealty, Ukrainian Orthodox Church leaders have fiercely denounced the Russian invasion and in some cases are refusing to mention Kirill’s name in public prayers, a ritually potent snub.
Kirill has backed Putin’s justifications for the war, saying both countries are part of a “Russian world” and alleging that the U.S. and other foreign forces have sought to foster enmitybetween them.
Gudziak also cited the plight of Muslim Tatars who “have been persecuted for these last eight years” since Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula in southern Ukraine in 2014.
The U.S. State Department has similarly denounced intimidation and harassment of Tatars and other religious groups in Crimea and areas of eastern Ukraine under control of Russia-backed separatists. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom said this month that Moscow’s “aggression toward religious freedom (in those territories) is an indicator that much worse will follow … as Russia expands into Ukraine.”
Gudziak rejected Russia’s claims that it is on a mission to denazify Ukraine, where the Jewish Zelenskyy won election with 73% of the vote. Such altruistic assertions also ring hollow, he argued, given the reported damage to the Holocaust memorials in Kyiv and near Kharkiv.
“All those who desire to live in freedom will lose a lot or everything. If there is an occupation, that is what is at stake for Ukrainians,” Gudziak said. “What is at stake for Europe, for the broader world, is will there be an advance of systems, ideologies and worldviews that crush people?”
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Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/health-2/ap-health/ukrainian-archbishop-minority-faiths-at-risk-if-russia-wins/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:47Z |
‘There’s a level of anxiety’: Ricciardo learns to cope with pressures of home grand prix
By Matthew Clayton
Daniel Ricciardo has read the news, scoured social media and heard enough anecdotes from friends to realise this year’s Australian Grand Prix could be the biggest of his Formula One career, but he believes the 2014 event in Melbourne will always stand as his defining home race.
With Albert Park ticket sales at record levels after a dramatic 2021 season, the “Netflix effect” on the sport’s fan base thanks to its Drive to Survive series opening up F1 to a new audience and a three-year gap between grands prix in Melbourne, Ricciardo is itching to take to the grid at a home race for McLaren for the first time, with Melbourne’s 2019 race doubling as his debut for Renault.
The 32-year-old feels the 2014 Melbourne race, where he qualified on the front row of the grid for the first time and finished a superb second before his Red Bull Racing machine was disqualified for breaching a fuel-flow regulation, was the first moment he was considered one of the sport’s premier drivers.
“From what everyone tells me, it feels like this year is going to be big – but for me, 2014 was always the race that felt biggest because I’d just joined Red Bull,” Ricciardo says.
“It was the first race of the season for me and I had a reigning four-time world champion (Sebastian Vettel) as my teammate. They were big stakes because people wanted to know ‘does this guy really have it?’ I wanted to show the team that it wasn’t too much for me, that I could really do this.
“But in terms of the build-up, because Australia hasn’t had a race in so long, they’ve re-done the track and it sounds like the crowd will be huge – 2022 has potential to be something pretty special.”
Ricciardo is well aware of the hoodoo that hangs over home drivers at Albert Park; since Melbourne came on to the grand prix calendar 26 years ago, no local driver has finished on the podium. While McLaren’s early-season struggles in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia before arriving in Melbourne don’t point to that drought ending, he’s learned to cope better with being the centre of attention.
“It’s extremes with Australia because everything is magnified,” he says. “When it’s great, it’s awesome … when it’s bad, it’s way more miserable. In 2019, my race was more or less over after five seconds (after he ran off track and broke his Renault’s front wing) and it wasn’t the most fun day I’ve had.”
Ricciardo admits the pressure of being the sole Australian on the grid for six of his eight grands prix at home has, at times, been difficult to deal with. “It can get to a point where there’s a level of anxiety because of the sheer scale of the attention,” he says.
“It’s quite foreign to get that level of attention, and it can easily get in your head a little bit. I’ve not always done the best job with that, and sometimes it’s best to roll with the punches so you don’t create tension that stops you performing at your best.
“Do you give too much of yourself to things that are outside of driving, or do you shelter yourself away and almost focus too hard on driving and try to shut down everything else? You can lose energy trying to push back and stay under the radar, which you can’t anyway because it’s your home GP.
“Neither is a natural way to go racing, so there’s a compromise you have to accept, and just do the best you can with what you have.”
Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. Sign up for the Real Footy newsletter. | https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/motorsport/there-s-a-level-of-anxiety-ricciardo-learns-to-cope-with-pressures-of-home-grand-prix-20220331-p5a9tb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport | 2022-04-01T01:41:48Z |
DELANO, Calif. (AP) — The death of an inmate at a central California prison is being investigated as a homicide, officials said Thursday.
Juan E. Mendoza, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell at Kern Valley State Prison shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
He had visible injuries and died a short time later despite life-saving efforts.
Mendoza shared his cell with another man, Jorge L. Mendoza, who was removed from the cell and placed in segregation while the death is investigated, authorities said.
Juan E. Mendoza went to prison in 2020 after receiving a six-year sentence in San Bernardino County for second-degree attempted murder and personal use of a dangerous weapon, officials said.
Jorge L. Mendoza was admitted from Monterey County in 2018 and was serving a sentence of life with the chance of parole for second-degree murder with the use of a firearm by a second-striker.
Kern Valley State Prison is located in Delano, northwest of Bakersfield. It has more than 3,200 inmates. | https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/California-prison-inmate-death-investigated-as-a-17049814.php | 2022-04-01T01:41:48Z |
The House of Representatives voted Thursday to approve legislation that would limit cost-sharing for insulin under private health insurance and Medicare. The vote was 232-193, with 12 Republican members joining their Democratic colleagues to pass the measure.
The Affordable Insulin Now Act would cap insulin prices at either $35 a month or 25% of an insurance plan's negotiated price — whichever is lower. The legislation aims to take effect in 2023 but its fate in the Senate remains unclear.
"This is a kitchen table issue, "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said to reporters ahead of the bill's passage on Thursday.
"One in four Americans is forced to skip or ration doses of insulin and that's life-threatening," she said, noting the legislation "paves the way" for further action on negotiating lower drug prices beyond insulin.
Advocates of the legislation point to data from the Health Care Cost Institute, an independent nonprofit that studies health care prices, which shows prices for insulin doubled between 2012 and 2016.
"No one should have to choose between taking their medication as prescribed and putting food on the table or a roof over their head," said Rep. Dan Kildee, one of three Democratic lawmakers who sponsored the legislation.
"As a father of a type 1 diabetic, I have seen firsthand how the high price of prescription drugs like insulin can harm patients and harm families," the Michigan Democrat said during debate on the House floor. "When my daughter turned 26 and got her own health insurance, there were months where she spent a third of her take home pay because she's diabetic on staying alive."
Critics of the bill argue the cap alone doesn't do enough to solve the underlying problem of rising prescription drug prices.
"We want lower prices for drugs, particularly for insulin," said Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga, during debate. "But instead of fixing a broken system, this bill aims to control it," he adding, calling the bill a "socialist plan."
House Democrats passed legislation in November as part of a broader spending package that would have enabled Medicare to negotiate lower prices for various prescription drugs.
Because that package remains stalled in the Senate, Democrats are working to more narrowly tackle making common drugs like insulin more affordable.
There is a similar bipartisan effort under way in the Senate but its path is unclear as Republicans have traditionally been opposed to price caps.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.knba.org/npr-news/2022-03-31/house-passes-bill-to-cap-insulin-prices | 2022-04-01T01:41:49Z |
The largest cryptocurrency recently dropped as low as $45,800. Altcoins are in the red with the BTC drop. So what are the short-term prospects? At how many dollars is the Bitcoin drop expected to stop? Let’s consider the developments and other details that triggered the decline.
Why Is Bitcoin Falling?
Bitcoin (BTC) BTC price action started to pull back last weekend due to the CME futures gap. Bitcoin futures price can create such large gaps above or below the previous day’s closing figure. CME futures traded around $44,650 on March 25 and opened at $46,725 on March 28. The resulting “gap” could very well be “filled” based on historical precedent, suggesting that Bitcoin could suffer another $2,000 drop.
In particular, the inability to protect $48,000 as support was another factor feeding the current bearish movement. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has risen above $ 46,000.
Bitcoin Comment
The $46,000 zone was tested twice today. The sharp correction in the RSI can be interpreted as heavy sales in the markets that continue with weak volume. The price’s ability to hold above the 200-day average is positive, the RSI is approaching the neutral zone and there has been response buying from the pinned zone. Bitcoin must hold above $44,777 for the decline to stop.
However, popular crypto analyst @CivEkonom wrote that the “hidden” previous gap between $52,000 and $54,000 over last year also remains open.
“Gaps are always filled in CME Bitcoin futures”
Another analyst, Anbessa, thinks that the bullish perspective so far will be wasted if the price sags below $44,000. On the other hand, in 2022, the fear and greed index turned into greed for the first time in the last rise.
Investors need to be more careful in these periods against increasing volatility. Ethereum is at $3,300 and XRP is at $0.81. | https://www.somagnews.com/why-are-bitcoin-and-altcoins-falling-current-market-expectations/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:49Z |
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She led tours at the park and museum honoring the women who worked in factories during wartime and shared her own experience as a Black woman during the conflict. She worked for the U.S. Air Force in 1942 but quit after learning that “she was employed only because her superiors believed she was white,” according to a Park Service biography.
“Being a primary source in the sharing of that history – my history – and giving shape to a new national park has been exciting and fulfilling,” Soskin said in the Park Service statement. “It has proven to bring meaning to my final years.”
Soskin won a temporary Park Service position at the age of 84 and became a permanent Park Service employee in 2011. She celebrated her 100th birthday last September.
“Betty has made a profound impact on the National Park Service and the way we carry out our mission,” Director Chuck Sams said. “Her efforts remind us that we must seek out and give space for all perspectives so that we can tell a more full and inclusive history of our nation.”
Soskin was born Betty Charbonnet in Detroit in 1921 but recalled surviving the devastating Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 while living with her Creole family in New Orleans, according to the Park Service biography.
Her family then moved to Oakland, California, and Soskin remained in the San Francisco Bay Area, where in 1945 she and her first husband founded one of the first Black-owned record stores in the area, the biography said.
She also was a civil rights activist and took part in meetings to develop a general management plan for the Home Front park. She has received several honors.
She was named California Woman of the Year in 1995.
In 2015, Soskin received a presidential coin from President Barack Obama after she lit the National Christmas tree at the White House.
In June 2016, she was awakened in her home by a robber who punched her repeatedly in the face, dragged her out of her bedroom and beat her before making off with the coin and other items. Soskin, then 94, recovered and returned to work just weeks after the attack. The coin was replaced.
Soskin also was honored with entry into the Congressional Record. Glamour Magazine named her woman of the year in 2018. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/oldest-us-active-park-ranger-retires-at-100/2022/03/31/2c61cdaa-b15a-11ec-9dbd-0d4609d44c1c_story.html | 2022-04-01T01:41:49Z |
Drip irrigation helps farmers in Tajikistan to grow crops, adapt to climate change
For the last few years, farmers in remote villages of Ayni district in Tajikistan incurred huge losses as the irrigation canals get damaged due to climate change-induced events like rapid snowmelt and excessive rainfall.
For instance, in 2017, there was a 75% decrease in the harvest in Urmetan village, as the irrigation canal was damaged.
The same situation occured in the larger Zeravshan valley of Tajikistan, where poor communities faced aggravating erosion of arable land because of poor irrigation practices.
Climate risks further exacerbate irrigation demand, accelerate land degradation, and increase harvest losses.
In 2020, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation, established two drip irrigation systems in two selected orchards in Urmetan and Yori villages. This endeavour complemented earlier tree planting activities on desert slopes within a disaster risk reduction and ecosystem restoration initiative.
Drip Irrigation is an efficient system that delivers water directly to the plants’ root zone, in the right amount, at the right time, so each plant gets exactly what it needs and when it needs it to grow optimally. It enables farmers to produce higher yields while saving on the water as well as fertilizers and fuel.
Farmers are now happy to see the problem of irrigation has a sustainable solution. As a result, they yield better. Not only that, it reduces the risk of mudflows and flooding in villages located downhill. The villagers now want to scale up the practice using their resources.
“There is lack of arable land and together with the project we demonstrated to the villagers that natural resources can bring more if you use them effectively,” says Safulloh Dustmuhammedov, one of the farmers, who is very happy to see that his idea of making the desert slopes usable becomes true.
As the project experience shows, the desert slopes turned into orchards can bring multiple positive outcomes: economic, disaster risk reduction, environmental restoration, and esthetical.
This initiative is a part of the “Building Climate Resilience in Agriculture and Water Sectors of Rural Tajikistan” project. The project aims to integrate the best-tested technologies and practices for climate adaptation and build the capacity of the local population. Drip irrigation technology is a valuable contribution to the goal.
Thus, UNDP continues to work with the government for a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. | https://reliefweb.int/report/tajikistan/drip-irrigation-helps-farmers-tajikistan-grow-crops-adapt-climate-change | 2022-04-01T01:41:50Z |
Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.
Related video above: Chris Rock gets warm welcome from Boston crowd during first show post-Oscars slap
"They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment," Packer said in a clip released by ABC News Thursday night of an interview he gave to "Good Morning America." "They said 'we will go get him. We are prepared. We're prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him.' They were laying out the options."
But Packer said Rock was "very dismissive" of the idea.
"He was like, 'No, no, no, I'm fine,'" Packer said. "And even to the point where I said, 'Rock, let them finish.' The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, 'Would you like us to take any action?' And he said no."
The LAPD said in a statement after Sunday night's ceremony that they were aware of the incident, and that Rock had declined to file a police report. The department declined to comment Thursday on Packer's interview, a longer version of which will air on Friday morning.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct. Smith could be suspended, expelled or otherwise sanctioned.
The academy said in a statement that "Mr. Smith's actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television."
Without giving specifics, the academy said Smith was asked to leave the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre, but refused to do so.
Smith strode from his front row seat on to the stage and slapped Rock after a joke Rock made about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, when he was on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary.
On Monday, Smith issued an apology to Rock, the academy and to viewers, saying "I was out of line and I was wrong."
The academy said Smith has the opportunity to defend himself in a written response before the board meets again on April 18.
Rock publicly addressed the incident for the first time, but only briefly, at the beginning of a standup show Wednesday night in Boston, where he was greeted by a thunderous standing ovation. He said "I'm still kind of processing what happened." | https://www.wlwt.com/article/oscars-producer-police-offered-arrest-will-smith/39603725 | 2022-04-01T01:41:50Z |
by WorldTribune Staff, March 31, 2022
Joe Biden on Tuesday signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law.
“Given that the last documented lynching took place in 1981, this couldn’t have come soon enough!” Space Worm noted in a March 30 analysis published on Zero Hedge.
“Joking aside, this seemingly innocuous case of virtue signaling is a dangerous expansion of executive authority. The Emmett Till Act may become a key piece in the arsenal for the U.S. intelligence community’s war on free speech.”
The bill signed by Biden amends the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, passed in 2009, which defines and criminalizes hate crimes to include lynching. The minimum qualification is “an attempt to cause bodily injury” due to the victim’s race, sexual orientation, gender, or religion. Bodily injury can be defined as “physical pain” or “any other injury to the body, no matter how temporary.”
The 2009 law requires an attempt at violence be made. The new Antilynching Act takes this a step further by criminalizing “conspiracy” to commit a hate crime.
Intent, accompanied by the actual criminal act, is necessary in order for a jury to find a person guilty of a crime. With the Antilynching Act, however, thoughts alone are now crimes, critics say.
The analysis noted: “One can imagine dark political humor venturing into these categories — a comment such as ‘I hate so-and-so so much I could kill him’ — being interpreted as ‘conspiring to lynch’. The key issue here is that intent should not be the sole subject of a court case. The purpose of courts is for a neutral arbiter to determine whether someone’s rights were violated during an encounter between two parties. Conspiracy, if no action is taken in pursuit of it, involves only one party: the conspirators. Therefore, it alone constitutes no crime as it couldn’t have possibly violated someone else’s rights.”
With the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, Team Biden “has further expanded into the realm of policing thought crimes,” the analysis said. “Ominously, this law comes on the heels of the Department of Homeland Security’s attempt broaden the term ‘terrorist’ and expand methods of identifying them. For those unaware, killings attributed to domestic extremists in 2020/21 were less than half what they were in each of the previous five years and white supremacists contributed a lesser portion to the domestic-extremist-murder-pie than in those previous years (they previously contributed over 50% of killings and currently do not). Overall there were only 29 killings in 2021 (less than 15 from white supremacists).”
Despite these facts, the Swamp overlords continue to engage in fear mongering:
• FBI Director Christopher Wray: “The problem of domestic terrorism has been metastasizing across the country for a number of years.”
• Attorney General Merrick Garland: “Domestic violent extremists pose an elevated threat in 2021, and in the FBI’s view, the top domestic violent extremist threat we face comes from racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists, specifically those who advocate for the superiority of the white race.”
• Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas: “Domestic violent extremism poses the most lethal and persistent terrorism-related threat to our country today.”
• White House Briefing Room press release: “The two most lethal elements of today’s domestic terrorism threat are (1) racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists who advocate for the superiority of the white race and (2) anti-government or anti-authority violent extremists, such as militia violent extremists.”
The Emmett Till Antilynching Act is a “mountain-out-of-a-mole-hill on par with the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ hysteria,” the analysis noted. “Though, this one may have far greater consequences down the road as texts, emails, social media posts, and speech are monitored and analyzed by our benevolent three-letter agencies so that they may establish the intent of our discourse.”
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The Clinton-Massie baseball team dropped a 13-3 game to Fenwick in five innings Thursday night.
The Falcons (2-2 on the year) were close until the final two innings when Fenwick scored five in the fourth and six in the fifth.
Wyatt Creech pitched well, CM manager Brian Camp said. “He did a good job of getting ahead of hitters and working the pitch count in his favor.”
Jack Stanley and Miles Theetge pitched in relief for Massie.
Carson VanHoose led Clinton-Massie with three hits, including a double. Kody Zantene had two hits, with a double. Tyler Keck had two singles. Garrett Vance and Nate Wildermuth both had one hit. | https://www.wnewsj.com/sports/198515/fenwick-scores-big-late-defeats-massie-13-3 | 2022-04-01T01:41:51Z |
Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars producer reveals behind the scenes
- During theAcademy Awards event, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after he made a joke about the appearance of the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
Los Angeles police were present at the Dolby Theatre and offered to arrest actor Will Smith for slapping presenter Chris Rock, the producer of the Academy Awards said on Thursday. The authorities, however, did not any action because Rock declined to press charges against Smith, producer Will Packer said.
"They were saying, you know, this is battery, was a word they used in that moment," Packer said in excerpts from an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America" that will air on Friday.
"They said, we will go get him. We are prepared. We're prepared to get him right now," Packer added.
During the award ceremony, Smith walked up to the stage and slapped the comedian after he made a joke about the appearance of the actor's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia, a medical condition that causes hair loss.
“Jada, I love ya. G.I. Jane 2, can't wait to see ya,” Rock said referencing the 1997 film “G.I. Jane” in which actress Demi Moore shaved her head.
It was unclear whether Rock was aware of Jada Pinkett's medical condition that causes hair loss.
Packer said that police were discussing options with Rock who was “was being very dismissive of those options”.
"He was like, 'No, no, no, I'm fine.' And even to the point where I said, 'Rock, let them finish,'" Packer added.
Smith, later, apologised for his behaviour, saying he was “out of line” and he had "reacted emotionally".
Legal experts have said that Smith's action was clearly a crime but even if the actor is prosecuted and convicted, he can get away with a penalty as light as having to attend anger management classes.
Packer's revelation echoes the statement of a police spokesperson who said Rock had declined to press charges, but did not provide details about the interactions at the awards show.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Not seeking to change India-Russia ties: US on Russian FM's New Delhi visit
The United States on Thursday said every country has its own relationship with the Russian Federation and the US is not seeking any change in that, state department spokesman Ned Price said on Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to New Delhi amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday.
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US launches satellite TV channel for Afghanistan after Taliban bans broadcast
After the Taliban banned Voice of America broadcasts from terrestrial television, the US government-funded news agency has launched a 24/7 direct-to-home satellite-delivered television channel for Afghanistan, local media reported. VOA's programs were ordered off affiliated television stations in Afghanistan effective on March 27, as part of a broad ban on content regarded as undermining Taliban policies, including prohibiting women from anchoring newscasts with men.
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Heavy fighting rages near Ukraine capital
Heavy fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other zones Thursday amid indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation as cover while regrouping and resupplying its forces and redeploying them for a stepped-up offensive in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an early morning video address that Ukraine is seeing “a buildup of Russian forces for new strikes on the Donbas, and we are preparing for that”.
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Pak NSC issues demarche over letter
Pakistan's top security body on Thursday decided to issue a strong demarche to an unnamed country over a “threatening letter”, which Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed is evidence of a foreign conspiracy to oust his government - and expressed concern at the undiplomatic communication and “interference” in the country's internal affairs. He claimed that it had been sent to the ministry of foreign affairs.
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Is the end near? Imran Khan’s options fade
Facing imminent ouster, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reportedly offered to dissolve the National Assembly on the condition that the opposition withdraw the no-confidence motion against him, local media reported on Friday. According to a report in Geo News, an “important personality” delivered PM Khan's message to the leader of the opposition Shahbaz Shariz. Khan also said that he is willing to face any situation if his offer finds no takers. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/police-offered-to-arrest-will-smith-oscars-producer-reveals-behind-the-scenes-101648771965070.html | 2022-04-01T01:41:52Z |
Troubling Details Emerge from the Sets of Bruce Willis' Final Movies: 'The Guy Guided Bruce Everywhere'
Long before actor Bruce Willis announced to the world that his acting career was over, entertainment insiders had squirmed as they watched the signs of decline, according to a new report.
“He just looked so lost, and he would say, ‘I’ll do my best.’ He always tried his best,” Terri Martin, production supervisor on the film “White Elephant,” said Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Times. “He is one of the all-time greats, and I have the utmost admiration and respect for his body of work, but it was time for him to retire.”
On Wednesday, the family of Willis, 67, said he was retiring because he suffered from a cognitive disorder known as aphasia.
“As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him,” the actor’s daughter Rumer Willis wrote in an Instagram post also signed by other members of the family, the actor’s wife, Emma, and his former wife, Demi Moore.
But what came as shock to his fans had been witnessed by insiders.
In July 2020, Mike Burns, the director of “Out of Death,” had to shorten the lines Willis had in the film, one of 22 he did in the past four years.
“After the first day of working with Bruce, I could see it firsthand and I realized that there was a bigger issue at stake here and why I had been asked to shorten his lines,” Burns said.
Last fall, he worked with Willis again in “Wrong Place” and came away saddened.
“I didn’t think he was better; I thought he was worse,” Burns said. “After we finished, I said: ‘I’m done. I’m not going to do any other Bruce Willis movies.’ I am relieved that he is taking time off.”
Jesse V. Johnson, who directed “White Elephant,” had worked with Willis in the past, and found that when he began working with Willis last April, “it was clear that he was not the Bruce I remembered,” Johnson said.
The LA Times report said crew members it did not name said Willis seemed lost.
“I know why you’re here, and I know why you’re here, but why am I here?” he said, according to the unnamed crew members.
“It was less of an annoyance and more like: ‘How do we not make Bruce look bad?’” one crew member said. “Someone would give him a line and he didn’t understand what it meant. He was just being puppeted.”
Johnson said he passed on directing more Willis films.
“After our experience on ‘White Elephant,’ it was decided as a team that we would not do another,” Johnson said. “We are all Bruce Willis fans, and the arrangement felt wrong and ultimately a rather sad end to an incredible career, one that none of us felt comfortable with.”
Stephen Eads, described by the Times report as Willis’s “assistant-turned-handler” was his on-set helper and “guided Bruce everywhere,” a crew member on 2020’s “Hard Kill” said “He carted him around and kept an eye on him.”
In 2018, Eads signed a three-movie deal for Willis that paid Eads $200,000 per picture, according to a contract the LA Times said it reviewed.
Because Willis had problems remembering his lines, actor Adam Huel Potter gave the star his lines through an earpiece worn by Willis.
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Doris Ann Wilson – March 24, 2022
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Yes, “Gangsta Night” already sounds like a problematic situation, but according to the New York Times, white students at Windsor Central High School organized a themed event at a basketball game where they dressed as notorious gangs, the Crips and the Bloods.
Complete with accessories that had them looking like walking, talking Black stereotypes, the Times’ described them as a collective of kids who displayed themselves out of touch and ignorant. “Some had fake teardrop tattoos, others wore shower caps, white tank tops, and low-rise jeans that exposed their underwear,” the Times reported. “One proclaimed he was from the Bronx and another wore a thick chain around his neck. They flashed hand signals and snapped photos and shared them on Snapchat.”
The Windsor, New York high school has only one Black staff member, who also happens to be the coach of the girls’ basketball team. Kashif Summers said that at least half his all-white team participated in the event. He messaged the students on the team’s group chat to express how it offended him, to which no one responded.
To make matters more interesting, even the white parents defended the actions as “innocent,” saying, according to Summers, “Some of these adults are saying, ‘Oh, you’re just making a fun thing that kids do over clothes as a major issue.’ But it is a major issue. Let me ask you a question: Are you going to be looked at as a threat in those clothes and get stopped by the police and harassed? If I do it, I’ll get ripped apart.”
Former students expressed disdain, but the larger issue is the longstanding racism in a school where it is majority 96 percent white with only 22 Black students who attend. Isaac Hyde, a Black former student who graduated from the school in 2016, said he was constantly called racial slurs by white students who were never reprimanded for it.
“The teachers didn’t comment on anything; they wouldn’t stop the racism,” he said, adding that he remembered teachers also stereotyping Black people as drug dealers and thieves.
JaVanté Owens, a Black student who graduated in 2017, said she was cast as the ghost of a white soldier in drama class, and her instructor kept making her put talcum powder on her face to look like her white classmates.
“The atmosphere was the most racist and toxic I’ve ever encountered in my entire life,” she wrote on Facebook. “It really affects me even to this day.” | https://www.essence.com/news/gangsta-night-racist-party-appropriation/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:54Z |
Assemble Protocol (ASM) traded up 1.3% against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 21:00 PM Eastern on March 31st. Assemble Protocol has a total market cap of $60.51 million and approximately $1.59 million worth of Assemble Protocol was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Assemble Protocol coin can currently be bought for approximately $0.0550 or 0.00000120 BTC on exchanges. In the last week, Assemble Protocol has traded down 2.6% against the U.S. dollar.
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Eastern Bluebirds were once an abundant bird in much of rural America. But loss of habitat had greatly reduced their numbers by the 1960s. But thanks to conservationists and organizations, Eastern Bluebird numbers have significantly rebounded over the past years.
There are three species of bluebirds in the United States, but only one, the Eastern Bluebird is a regular nesting species in Kansas. Bluebirds are primarily insect eaters, but in the winter they switch and eat fruits and berries, being very fond of Eastern Redcedar berries and hackberry fruit.
Bluebirds are cavity nesters. They will take over old woodpecker nest cavities on the edge of timber and freely use properly constructed nest boxes. There are many plans available for bluebird nest boxes or pre-made nest boxes can be purchased at many garden centers or wild bird supply stores. K-State Research and Extension also has an excellent bulletin on Eastern Bluebirds which contains plans for several different bluebird nest boxes. Increasing Eastern Bluebirds in Kansas is available from your local County Extension Office or online at https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/historicpublications/pubs/c720.pdf
Bluebirds are primarily open country residents, sometimes nesting on the edge of heavy timber. Unless your home is next to some open spaces, bluebirds won’t generally nest in town. Place bluebird nest boxes four to six feet high. Metal or wooden fence posts work well to hold the nesting box. Bluebirds aren’t overly particular about the color of their house, although lighter colors will help them stay cooler in the summertime. It is advisable to face the nest box opening away from prevailing wind and rain. In Kansas that would suggest placing the opening in an easterly direction. Avoid the urge to place a perch on the outside of a bluebird house as this will only serve to attract house sparrows.
Bluebirds generally will not frequent standard seed based bird feeders. However, they are readily attracted to bird baths. Some homeowners have also had success feeding bluebirds mealworms.
Bluebirds will often start nesting in late March to mid-April and will commonly have two to three broods of young during the spring and early summer. With their flash of blue and orange and their bubbly song, bluebirds are a welcome addition to any rural residence.
Keep Mower Blades Sharp
Lawn-mowing season is here. Remember that dull blades give the lawn a
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ends of the leaf blades. The shredded ends dry out, giving the lawn that
whitish look. A sharp mower blade is even more important when the turf
starts putting up seed heads in a month or so. The seed head stems are
much tougher than the grass blades and more likely to shred. Under
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LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania police officer was killed and two others injured Thursday during a shooting that occurred while responding to a domestic disturbance call, Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello said.
Police officers went to a home in the city at about 3:30 p.m. for the disturbance call. Nearly an hour later gunfire broke out and officers radioed in they were hit, Capello said at a brief news conference.
All three officers were taken to hospitals. One of them has been pronounced dead. A second was in critical condition, but stable, and a third was in stable condition, Capello said.
“This is an extremely difficult moment for everyone,” Capello said.
The suspect, a 34-year-old man from Lebanon, was killed in the shooting, Lebanon Police Chief Todd Breiner said.
“As one can imagine, it's clearly a traumatic event,” Breiner said. “Our guys are strong, but we're human and we have families.”
The slain officer's name is being withheld pending notification of extended family members.
Police did not release further details. | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/1-officer-killed-2-others-shot-in-Pennsylvania-17049870.php | 2022-04-01T01:41:54Z |
Opinion
Why the excellence of trans athletes raises difficult questions
Darren Kane
Sports ColumnistThe making of laws, or sporting regulations, isn’t easy. There isn’t a rule book for writing the rule book.
We may aim for fairness, equity and integrity but what often happens instead is we establish an entirely new paradigm, which in reality eschews each of those ideals.
This is why important policies must be enacted only once there’s a proper, reasoned and sound basis for doing so. Educated guesstimating is akin to conducting brain surgery blindfolded - it is an insufficient method of solving complex issues. It’s also dangerous.
Crudely crafted rules can have drastic, detrimental, unforeseen outcomes for particular classes of athletes.
Given that, what should the precise rules be regarding binary male and female competition classes across all sports in circumstances where gender itself is not binary? Such rules affect the right of certain people to freely participate in sport at all, which means great care and consideration is demanded.
The British cyclist, Emily Bridges, was due to compete in the British National Omnium Championships this weekend. Now she isn’t allowed to because the sport’s international federation, the Union Cycliste Internationale, has determined she isn’t eligible. Emily Bridges is a trans female athlete and her right to compete has been squashed.
In 2022, organising elite athletes into either the “male” box or the “female” box, as elite sports invariably do, is a borderline impossible task to complete well. The potential for damage to be caused to athletes, like Emily Bridges, is clear.
These questions can’t be considered inside a vacuum-excluding emotion. Yet that’s exactly how such questions perhaps must be examined, even if not answered.
Improperly considered and non-comprehensive schemes of regulation will definitely generate outcomes such as the material distortion of the competitive balance across a spectrum of competitors of the same gender.
Conversely, a severity of regulation disproportionate to any legitimate concern might result in a subset of female athletes being indefinitely banned from all competition, a fate that is worse than that which befalls all but the most wicked of dopers and cheats.
The objectively excellent performances by Penn State athlete Lia Thomas during the recently completed US college swimming titles must be applauded for being exactly that: excellent performances. Thomas’ results and achievements must, however, bring into question the credibility of the very competitions in which she excelled.
Lia Thomas’ achievement in winning the NCAA 500-yard freestyle raises issues that need to be confronted, by aquatic sports and indeed sport generally.
Thomas is a transgender female athlete, studying and competing in elite US college sports. Her collegiate swimming career results, achieved before she began transitioning from male to female, were altogether humdrum.
Swimming at the just-completed NCAA championships, though, Thomas won an NCAA title. In achieving that result, she defeated two cisgender female athletes – Emma Weyant and Erica Sullivan – each of whom won silver medals at the Tokyo Olympics.
And it’s at this point that one must at least question whether the participation of the archetypal Lia Thomas – a transgender athlete participating in a single-sex sporting competition – distorts the Utopian “level playing field” to the degree it challenges the concept of fair and equal competition.
Not everyone who validly questions the participation of a Lia Thomas in an elite female sporting competition deserves to be tarnished a “transphobe”. These are not questions about only the rights of trans peoplebut are rather questions about fairness in competition and the rights and interests of all athletes and the consequences of upturning that finely balanced table.
Again, the issue is one of trying to fit a whole kaleidoscope of gender into either the box labelled XX or the one labelled XY.
Certain sports, obviously, lend themselves to competitions in which men and women can compete on an even basis, where gender isn’t a factor. Horse racing, motor racing and darts are perfect examples, and implementing regulations permitting unhindered participation rights for transgender athletes is a comparatively straightforward process.
But some other sports are inherently more difficult to organise so that transgender athletes have the same rights as cisgender athletes while simultaneously maintaining fairness for all athletes. The relative importance of strength, stamina and physical size in sports such as rugby league, boxing and wrestling means that those sports don’t offer up obvious ways in which a trans female athlete might be permitted to participate in female competition.
It must, however, be observed, that the reaction to the participation of the trans female Kiwi weightlifter Laurel Hubbard in the men’s program at the last Olympics was unwarranted based on her results alone.
Moreover, although most people wouldn’t quibble at the concept of a trans male athlete competing in a heavyweight wrestling competition against a cisgender male opponent, such a scenario actually presents its own conundrums in terms of athlete safety, specifically that of the transgender athlete.
Which means that although questions as to how the binary nature of elite male/female sports competitions should, and can, be adapted are confused, they are also compulsory.
A core failing is there exists no overarching guidance, at least not at any detailed level. In late 2021, the International Olympic Committee released its Framework on Fairness, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity and Sex Variations. Good, you would think.
Disappointingly, but unsurprisingly, the IOC’s framework comprises six pages of high-falutin’ principles and waffle that any lawyer could drive a bus through. In one section, the IOC says the starting point is that an athlete should be allowed to compete in the category that best aligns with their self-determined gender identity.
In the following section, the IOC qualifies this ideal by stating that where sports organisations elect to organise competitions into men’s and women’s categories (and very few don’t), those organisations should do so with a view to ensuring that no athlete within a category has an unfair and disproportionate competitive advantage.
Now, back to Thomas. This isn’t at all about Thomas, but in another way this must be about Thomas.
How can it be fairly put that a trans female athlete in the position of Thomas, who was ranked so far down the pecking order as a NCAA male athlete that nobody ever uttered her name, now could be said to have no unfair and disproportionate competitive advantage?
But if Thomas does have a disproportionate athletic and competitive advantage, how can her sport offer her the opportunities there she should rightfully be afforded? Therein lies the conundrum.
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TOPEKA — The administration of Gov. Laura Kelly sent a letter to leaders of the Kansas Legislature urging removal of a budget provision mandating a one-year extension of the $4 billion Medicaid contracts because the move raised constitutional questions and conflicted with decisions of the Kansas Supreme Court and past opinions of the state attorney general’s office.
Will Lawrence, chief of staff to the governor, forwarded Monday a letter to more than a dozen legislators and Attorney General Derek Schmidt pointing to legal risks of a moratorium on rebidding the contract for services to approximately 500,000 Kansans enrolled in Medicaid. GOP legislators sought delay of work updating the KanCare contract until after the November election in which voters will decide whether to re-elect or replace the Democratic governor. Schmidt is campaigning for the GOP nomination for governor.
Legislation introduced in the House to freeze the contract with three managed-care companies until the end of 2024 generated no public support, but passed a GOP-led committee. Instead of campaigning for that bill, Republican lawmakers simply dropped a provision into a budget bill requiring the delay. | https://www.iolaregister.com/news/state-news/kelly-schmidt-clash-on-4-billion-medicaid-contracts | 2022-04-01T01:41:54Z |
Updated March 31, 2022 at 9:31 PM ET
Oscars' guests and viewers are still reeling over Will Smith's surprising and infamous onstage slap of comedian Chris Rock, who joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. Shortly after, Smith went onstage to accept the Best Actor Oscar for his role in King Richard.
Will Packer, producer of the Academy Award, ceremony told the ABC News show Good Morning America that Los Angeles police officers were ready to arrest Will Smith if Rock wanted to press charges.
"They were saying, 'This is battery.' That was the word they used in that moment," Packer told T.J. Holmes, in an exclusive interview that was teased during ABC's World News Tonight. "They said, 'We will go get him. We are prepared. We will go get him right now. You can press charges. We can arrest him. They were laying out the options. And as they were talking, Chris was, he was being very dismissive of those options. He was like, 'No, I'm fine.' He was like, 'no, no, no.' And even to the point where I said, 'Rock, let them finish.'"
In the clip, Packer said after the officers finished laying out what Rock's options were, "they said, 'Would you like us to take any action? And he said no.'"
Packer also said he did not speak to Smith at all on Oscar night. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a statement saying Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused.
In his acceptance speech, Smith apologized to the Academy and his fellow nominees for the incident, but not Rock. On Instagram the following day, Smith wrote that he was embarrassed by his behavior and told Rock he was sorry. Still, the Academy began disciplinary proceedings against Smith-- which could include "suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted."
SAG-AFTRA is also weighing sanctions against Smith.
On Wednesday night, Rock was onstage in Boston with a new comedy routine. He didn't say much about the slap. "I'm still kind of processing what happened," he said, adding that at some point he will talk about it "and it will be serious and funny."
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials slated millions of dollars for rural water projects in several states, with the Biden administration looking to shore up infrastructure needs made more urgent by long-term drought conditions that have been exacerbated by climate change.
The U.S. Interior Department announced Thursday that $420 million will be spent on projects in New Mexico, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa. The work includes construction of water treatment plants, pipeline connections, pump systems and reservoirs to provide drinking water to rural and tribal communities.
The West is experiencing a more than 20-year megadrought. Scientists say the region has become much warmer and drier in recent decades and that climate change will continue to make weather more extreme, wildfires more frequent and destructive, and water supplies less reliable.
From Idaho and Montana south to New Mexico and Arizona, even soil moisture levels have hit record lows as major reservoirs along the Colorado River have plummeted. Earlier this month, Lake Powell hit a record low, spurring concerns about the ability to crank out more hydropower from the dam that holds it back.
Native American tribes that are finally seeing federal money after years of being underfunded are working to get at water they long had rights to but could not access without funds to build the infrastructure. On the Navajo Nation, tens of thousands of people still live without running water, while tribes in the upper Midwest are awaiting pipeline extensions that would tap into reliable sources.
In all, the infrastructure measure included $5 billion for Western water programs, with 20% of that dedicated to rural projects.
Federal officials said the allocations were based on project plans and significant goals that are projected to be reached with the funding.
The largest share — $160 million — will go toward a project decades in the making that will eventually provide water for about 70,000 people who live in communities along the New Mexico-Texas state line, where the Ogallala aquiferis being pumped at a faster rate than it’s being replenished.
The Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority will receive additional money from the Bureau of Reclamation and the state of New Mexico. When combined with matching money from the utility, the total for this year will be more than $228 million.
“This will take us far in the construction of this critically important project,” said Michael Morris, chairman of the water authority and mayor of Clovis, a rural community in eastern New Mexico.
Other allocations include $75.5 million for the Lewis & Clark Rural Water System, which spans parts of South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. The system is designed to pipe water from the Missouri River to areas as far as 60 miles (97 kilometers) away that have less plentiful resources.
In North Dakota, $51 million will go to a section of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program.
More than $57 million will go to the Rocky Boys/North Central Montana Rural Water System, which serves the Rocky Boy’s Reservation and numerous municipalities. The Fort Peck Reservation in Montana will benefit from $7 million for the water system there.
Tanya Trujillo, assistant Interior secretary for water and science, was flanked by water managers in Albuquerque when she made the announcement.
“The department is committed to bringing clean, reliable drinking water to rural communities to help strengthen resilience to climate change,” Trujillo said. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/health-2/ap-health/us-taps-420m-to-boost-water-supplies-hit-by-climate-change/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:54Z |
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Shortly after the confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the Oscars of 2022, the Academy demanded the departure of the “King Richard” star.
“Mr. Smith’s actions at the 94th Academy Awards Ceremony were a deeply shocking and traumatic event that could be witnessed in person and on television,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wrote in a statement Wednesday, March 30, via the Associated Press. Rock, we apologize to you for what you went through on our stage, and thank you for your resilience at that moment. We also apologize to our nominees, guests and viewers for what happened during what was supposed to be a festive event.”
The statement continued: “Everything happened in a way we could not have foreseen. Although we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and he refused, we also recognize that we could have done differently in this situation.”
The 57-year-old graduate of the Saturday Night Live show presented the award during the ceremony on Sunday, March 27, after making several jokes, including one where he joked that Jada Pinkett Smith would be great in the role of a disabled soldier. Continuation of Jane because of her shaved head. (Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia.) The 50-year-old Maryland native rolled her eyes at her Madagascar co-star before her husband, whom she married in 1997, came on stage and punched Rock in the face.
“Keep my wife’s name out of your fucking mouth,” the 53—year-old “Men in Black” actor shouted after returning to his seat.
Following the incident, the Academy’s Board of Governors began “disciplinary proceedings” regarding Smith’s conduct on Wednesday, reviewing any potential “violations of the Academy’s standards of conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and violation of the integrity of the Academy.” ” Smith’s case will be considered at an April 18 board meeting at which the Academy may decide any necessary disciplinary measures, which may include suspension, expulsion or other sanctions.
Although Rock has not publicly addressed the incident, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air graduate has publicly apologized to Rock for his actions.
“Violence in all its forms is toxic and destructive,— Smith wrote on Instagram on Monday, March 28. — My behavior at yesterday’s Academy Award ceremony was unacceptable and inexcusable. …I was not okay, and I was wrong. I am confused, and my actions did not indicate who I want to be. There is no place for violence in the world of love and kindness. I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the visitors and everyone watching around the world.”
Earlier, we confirmed that the creator of “Everybody Hates Chris” did not file an application with the Los Angeles Police Department. | https://www.somagnews.com/will-smith-refused-to-leave-the-2022-oscars-after-slapping-chris-rock-the-academy-claims/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:55Z |
“I mean he’s got to turn himself around,” McCarthy told reporters on Wednesday, soon after the closed-door meeting. “This is unacceptable and there is no evidence to this, he changes what he tells and that’s not becoming of a congressman. He did not tell the truth.”
McCarthy has made clear that he believes the pathway to regaining the majority requires Republicans to present a united front and keep the public focused on the Democrats’ intraparty fights rather than those within his own party. He wants to focus on telling voters exactly how Republicans will introduce needed legislation and hold the Biden administration accountable, and he doesn’t want that message overshadowed.
But there’s a splintering divide among House Republicans between staunch Trump allies who tend to offend more than legislate and members who have grown restless over McCarthy’s lack of an upper hand with the former group.
McCarthy listed other unbecoming behavior that Cawthorn has displayed: driving on a suspended license earlier this month, calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “thug” amid Russia’s violent invasion and lying to a Capitol Police officer in an attempt to sneak a GOP candidate onto the House floor. But the Republican leader stopped short of punishing Cawthorn, allowing him to remain on committees.
Cawthorn has remained defiant and has not recanted his tale of a Washington filled with “sexual perversion” and drugs.
“The radical left, the establishment, and the media want to take me down,” Cawthorn tweeted on Thursday, even though the challenges have been coming from within his own party. “Their attacks have been relentless. I won’t stop fighting. I won’t bow to the mob. They want to silence the America First movement. I’m not going anywhere.”
McCarthy met privately with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), a Trump ally who is being investigated for potentially violating sex-trafficking laws, accusations he has denied.
“I’ve spoken to Mr. Gaetz about the accusations. He’s told me he’s innocent of the accusations,” McCarthy told reporters last year after previously pledging to remove Gaetz from committees if the allegations proved true.
McCarthy has also met privately with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) and Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-Ariz.) following their numerous offenses, most recently when both addressed attendees at a white nationalist event.
McCarthy called their attendance “unacceptable,” stressing that the party does not embrace those values. But he has also promised to reassign both members to committees after Democrats stripped them of that right following numerous controversies.
He stayed notably silent when Gosar posted an anime video showing himself killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and assaulting President Biden.
He did not publicly condemn Greene when she posted the office number of 13 Republican colleagues who voted for the infrastructure bill, which led to members receiving violent threats against them and their families. Instead, McCarthy told colleagues at a weekly conference meeting to stop attacking one another and drawing unwanted attention, according to numerous aides in the room. It struck some members as McCarthy needing to do more to discipline the group.
It’s not that he doesn’t know how. For months, McCarthy has proudly punished those who voted to impeach Trump, particularly Reps. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.).
Some of his critics say that McCarthy’s approach is based on his ambitions to be speaker if Republicans regain control of the House in the midterm election this fall and the need to appease a majority of his conference, including the most rambunctious members.
While the discipline may seem like a contradiction to many onlookers, fellow Republicans defend it.
Many Republican members have a similar mentality to McCarthy, saying that dealing with intraparty riffs behind closed doors diminishes the chances of giving even more oxygen to a colleague’s bad behavior.
“As far as some of this goes — which sometimes is nonsensical, sometimes it’s personality conflict, sometimes it’s just some folks that are a little weird, I don’t know how else to say it — I think it’s best to try and deal with it internally and see if you can bridge those gaps,” Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) said.
He continued, “You know what we don’t need? We’re going to get the majority. We don’t need a circular firing squad. We don’t need to beat each other up. We don’t need to literally destroy the possibilities of really making some positive change.”
GOP members and aides, most of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations, noted that McCarthy is publicly more vocal when a majority of his conference is united against the behavior of a particular colleague. When members began to complain that Cheney’s constant criticism about Trump was becoming too much of a distraction about a year ago, McCarthy endorsed the movement to remove her as conference chair, as she no longer resonated with her colleagues.
A similar scenario played out with Cawthorn as members, including those who typically do not complain, expressed their outrage when they returned to Washington this week.
In an interview last week with the “Warrior Poet Society” podcast, Cawthorn was asked whether the hit television show “House of Cards” was an accurate reflection of life in the nation’s capital. Cawthorn responded by talking about the “sexual perversion that goes on in Washington.”
“I mean, being kind of a young guy in Washington, where the average age is probably 60 or 70 — you know, I look at all these people, a lot of them that I’ve always looked up to through my life, always paid attention to politics, guys that, you know. Then all of the sudden you get invited to, like, ‘Oh hey, we’re going to have kind of a sexual get-together at one of our homes. You should come,’ ” Cawthorn, 26, said in the interview, which was reported Sunday by Business Insider. “And then you realize they’re asking you to come to an orgy.”
Cawthorn also claimed that he had witnessed “people that are leading on the movement to try and remove addiction in our country” consume “a key bump of cocaine right in front of you.”
Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) does not consider himself one to call out his own colleagues or cause much of a stir. He said Tuesday was only the third time during his decade-long career on Capitol Hill that he stood up during a weekly GOP conference to say something. This time it was about Cawthorn.
“I’ve not had anything really get to me quite like the remarks made by my colleague from North Carolina in the time that I’ve been here,” he said. “It’s not because there haven’t been other things said, by him or anybody else, that would be judged as nonsensical or out of line. I mean, a lot of people say things up here that are just kind of crazy talk.”
He told all his colleagues that they all better prioritize behaving from now to the midterms, noting their singular focus should be on “not bringing negative attention to ourselves.”
A Republican in the room said that when Womack spoke up, members audibly groaned and grumbled, expressing that they too were upset by Cawthorn’s remarks and how it implicated them.
“Those remarks were very unfortunate, a terrible exaggeration of the truth, and that if you’re going to make an accusation like that, name names; just name names. And spare the people like me who kind of live boring lives, I’m in bed by 9 o’clock every night,” Womack added.
Republicans also demurred that Cawthorn’s remarks brought unwanted attention to the conference just days after retreat in Florida, where members worked to finalize issue policies they believe would unite them.
“When you actually run on a platform, here’s what we care about, here’s what we’re going to do because the American people care about that —- that will help keep the team together and accomplishing what we told the people we were going to do when we ran for the job and the reason why they’re gonna put us in the majority and make Kevin speaker,” Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said last Friday in Ponte Vedra, Fla.
For Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) Cawthorn’s latest comments were not the tipping point for him. He listed multiple reasons Cawthorn lost his trust, including the congressman’s decision to declare he would compete in a neighboring district, only to jump back into his race weeks later. Fed up with the antics, Tillis on Thursday endorsed state senator Chuck Edwards over Cawthorn in primary race in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
“The fact that he would leave, move on to another district 11 months into his current tenure; and some of his comments, at the worst possible time on Ukraine, calling Zelensky a thug; they just speak to a lack of judgment that I expect more of a member in our congressional delegation,” Tillis said.
McCarthy acknowledged the same, telling reporters that Cawthorn’s repeated patterns and consistent lying to spin his way out of problems is not the way to behave on Capitol Hill. He said that during their meeting, Cawthorn denied knowing what cocaine is after suggesting he had seen a congressional staffer using the drug in a garage 100 yards away.
“It’s just frustrating. There’s no evidence behind his statements when I sat down with him of what’s true,” he said.
During the retreat in Florida last week, McCarthy often touted the need to not just win the majority next year, but to ensure that a “governing majority” is prioritized. Members and aides privately acknowledged that also means electing candidates who prioritize legislating over publicity that could make a potential speakership difficult.
McCarthy previously said he still supported Cawthorn’s reelection following his anti-Ukraine remarks. But when pressed on it Thursday, McCarthy dodged the question.
“We talked about Madison yesterday,” McCarthy told reporters. “In the process, there was just no evidence that he provided that make me think that that story is right.
Asked again, McCarthy responded with silence.
Felicia Sonmez contributed to this report. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/31/mccarthy-cawthorn/ | 2022-04-01T01:41:56Z |
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In December 2021, Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas gave EV maker Rivian (RIVN) an outperform rating and a price target of $147.
Rivian is “the one,” he maintains, that has the greatest potential to be a serious challenge to Tesla. His latest assessment came in a March 25 note that conceded Fiscal 2022 has been "challenging," especially in regard to ramping up production.
Jonas, however, isn’t throwing in the towel and says despite bottlenecks, growing pains, and a sharp stock decline – these "reality checks" haven’t dissuaded him in his overall confidence in Rivian's strategy.
So, is Jonas an incurable optimist? Or does his experience give him a perspective that others lack?
Let’s start with some facts. Rivian is an EV startup located in Irvine, California, that went public in November 2021. Back then, the stock was priced at $78 per share, but it has progressively slid after hitting a surprise post-IPO high of $180 per share.
Yes, the price of Rivian stock has declined 51% this year as the markets have adopted a risk-off attitude.
That said, there are more than enough reasons to keep the faith. Rivian has set ambitious 2022 plans to produce up to 25,000 vehicles. According to its most recent financial report, a total of 2,425 units have been manufactured as of March 8, but the ramping up process – according to the company – is moving at pace, and there are hints this Amazon-backed EV startup could experience a turnaround in its stock price in the following months.
I am neutral on the stock.
Rivian Stock: A Technical Overview
From a technical perspective, Rivian has broken multiple areas of support since the company went public, and this favors a bearish outlook unless the price action reclaims some of that lost territory.
In February, the Soros Fund Management, the hedge fund founded and run by billionaire investor George Soros, stood out among the most important backers of the EV startup after purchasing 20 million shares of the company during the fourth quarter of 2020.
Prominent institutional backers like Soros tend to propel the stock price as they usually validate other investors who might have been waiting on the fences while assessing the merits of the investment.
Moreover, the company recently appointed a new chief operations officer who will be in charge of overseeing the development and growth of the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
Despite these positive developments, the risk-off attitude prompted by the armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia could lead to further declines in Rivian stock as market sentiment continues to be relatively sour toward risky assets.
Momentum indicators have climbed to higher levels with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) moving near the 50 level for the first since December, while the MACD has crossed above the signal line.
Moving forward, investors should keep an eye on the $50 level as a break above this threshold could indicate that the trend is reversing for Rivian stock. However, it will only be a move above the $70 level that would confirm a full-blown trend reversal in the near term.
Rivian Fundamentals
On March 10, Rivian reported its financial results covering Q4 and FY 2021.
Sales during the fourth quarter landed at $54 million with a total of 909 vehicles being delivered during the three months ended on December 31. In total, the company delivered 920 vehicles in 2021, and produced $55 million in sales.
Operating losses for the quarter landed at $2.45 billion, while annual operating losses ended at $4.22 billion. Net losses accelerated to $2.46 billion during the quarter, and $4.69 billion during the entire year.
The firm reported long-term debt of $1.23 billion along with $218 million in lease liabilities. Total assets stood at $22.29 billion including $18.13 billion in cash and equivalents.
Net operating cash flows were negative in 2021 with the company burning through $2.62 billion while capital expenditures ended at $1.79 billion, as Rivian kept investing to expand its manufacturing capacity rapidly.
Rivian’s cash reserves seem sufficient for the company to stay afloat over the next couple of years. Some of that money will have to be used for the construction of another plant in Georgia – a project that the company has already announced – and further expansion of the Normal, Illinois, manufacturing facility to the point that it can produce up to 200,000 units per year.
In 2022, Rivian management expects to produce 25,000 vehicles and generate an adjusted EBITDA loss of $4.75 billion, along with capital expenditures of $2.6 billion.
Wall Street's Take
Despite some of the challenges that the firm currently faces, Wall Street remains optimistic about the company’s future as indicated by analysts’ consensus rating for the stock – which is Moderate Buy.
The average Rivian price target is $76.08, suggesting 51.4% upside potential. The highest estimate for the stock stands at $130, and the lowest at $35.
No analyst has rated the stock a Sell and this points to the fact that market participants are expecting a lot from this EV startup. This is not something investors should ignore, as these financial services firms tend to draft their predictions based on insightful industry-specific data.
Moving forward, Rivian remains a promising player in the EV landscape due to its partnership with Amazon (AMZN) to produce vehicles that empower the giant shipping fleet of the e-commerce giant. An order for 100,000 vehicles from the company founded by Jeff Bezos remains in play.
The recent decline in the stock price has brought down the valuation to a point that some investors might consider appealing, as the firm has already proven that its vehicles are functional and live up to the technical promises made by management.
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Don't throw Russia out of G20, aid group says, with eye on food crisis
Excluding Russia from the Group of 20 major economies and other international institutions could slow efforts to address a worsening global food crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, the head of German aid group Welthungerhilfe (WHH) told Reuters.
Mathias Mogge, chief executive of the group, which serves 14.3 million people with projects in 35 countries, said it was critical to maintain communication with Russia, one of the world's largest producers of wheat, in tackling the crisis.
"Of course, Russia is the aggressor here, and there needs to be sanctions and everything. But in a humanitarian situation as we have it today, there must be open lines of communication." Mogge said in an interview this week.
Mogge's comments come days after US President Joe Biden said he thinks Russia should be removed from the G20, although experts say that is unlikely to happen given lack of support from India, China and several other G20 members.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February is driving food prices sharply higher across the world and triggering shortages of staple crops in parts of central Asia, the Middle East and north Africa, according to United Nations officials.
The war, which Russia calls a "special military operation," has slashed shipments from the two countries, which together account for 25% of world wheat exports and 16% of corn exports, driving prices sharply higher on international markets.
Mogge said he expected Group of Seven leaders to address the issue during their upcoming meetings.
Russia was still part of what was then the Group of Eight during the last food crisis of 2007 and 2008, and played a constructive role in reducing hunger worldwide, Mogge said. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-don-t-throw-russia-out-of-g20-aid-group-says-with-eye-on-food-crisis-101648774796613-amp.html | 2022-04-01T01:41:58Z |
BLANCHESTER — Despite 16 hits, the Blanchester softball team lost to Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame 10-8 Thursday in non-league play at the BHS diamond.
“The girls did everything they could to give us a chance to win, but we just came up short,” BHS coach Jamey Grogg said.
Rianna Mueller banged out four hits. Six players had at least one hit for the Ladycats (1-1 on the year).
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Larry Wayne Leeper, 75, of Uhrichsville, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. Born June 26, 1946, he was a son of D. Iris (Decker) Kerschbaumer of Uhrichsville and the late Elmer Kinsey Leeper, Sr. Larry was a 1967 graduate...
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by WorldTribune Staff, March 31, 2022
The White House on Thursday said it was “unacceptable” that states are passing laws to prohibit gender transition surgery for minors, prevent biological males from competing in women’s sports, and protect the unborn.
“Today, four extreme and harmful bills were signed into law in Oklahoma and Arizona, three targeting transgender youth (2 AZ, 1 OK) and one reproductive health care (AZ). These laws are unacceptable and we won’t stop fighting for justice and equality,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted.
In Arizona, SB 1165 and SB 1138 were signed into law on Wednesday by Gov. Doug Ducey. SB 1165 requires students to play on sports teams that match their biological sex. SB 1138 bans gender reassignment surgeries on those under the age of 18.
“Today I signed S.B. 1138 and S.B. 1165, legislation to protect participation and fairness for female athletes, and to ensure that individuals undergoing irreversible gender reassignment surgery are of adult age. This legislation is common-sense and narrowly-targeted to address these two specific issues — while ensuring that transgender individuals continue to receive the same dignity, respect and kindness as every individual in our society,” Ducey said.
Oklahoma on Wednesday passed the “Save Women’s Sports Act, or SB 2, which requires students to play on teams that match their biological sex.
The reproductive health care bill referenced by Psaki is Arizona SB 1164, which bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions made for medical emergencies where the mother’s life is placed at risk.
Earlier this month, Idaho passed a law similar to one put in place in Texas which bans abortions past six weeks. Exemptions have been made for medical emergencies, rape, and incest.
West Virginia recently passed a law banning abortions of fetuses that have been diagnosed with physical or intellectual disabilities. The bill states that abortions can not be administered solely on the results of genetic testing that find the fetus has the presence of Down Syndrome or other disabilities. Exemptions are permitted in cases of medical emergencies or severe fatal conditions.
Florida has also passed a law placing limits on abortions. The bill prohibits abortions past the 15 week mark, with exemptions being made only in the cases where the mother is at risk of impairment or death.
Here’s a translation of the AZ legislation that Psaki is lamenting:
1. Bans aborting babies after 15 weeks
2. Bans transgender sex change surgeries for minors (kids)
3. Bans biological males from participating in women’s sports https://t.co/GRAIsXO9ZJ— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) March 31, 2022
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Green Climate Fund Board streamlines access to finance in major accreditation review USD 187.7 million also approved for new climate projects
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved major changes to its accreditation framework to streamline access to climate finance at its 31st Board meeting, which concluded today. The changes will enhance and accelerate access to finance by developing countries, including through the creation of a new, one-step process to fund climate projects. The Board also allocated USD 187.7 million of new GCF resources for climate action, increasing its portfolio to USD 10.2 billion.
The accreditation framework governs how GCF works with partner organisations that implement GCF projects and programmes in developing countries. The Board has both strengthened the existing accreditation model for long-term partners as well as introduced a new streamlined process for organisations seeking finance for one-off, innovative climate solutions: the project-specific assessment approach (PSAA).
The four-day virtual Board meeting included decisions relating to the Fund’s policies and operations and presentations by the Independent Evaluation Unit. The Board approved one new entity for accreditation and four entities for re-accreditation.
Co-Chair Tlou Emmanuel Ramaru, from South Africa, stated: “In approving the strengthened accreditation framework and USD 187.7 million of new climate finance, the GCF Board is providing strong support for developing countries to increase climate action. The new process for project-specific assessments will also fill the climate finance gap for subnational, national and regional entities.”
Co-Chair Jean-Christophe Donnellier, from France, stated: “The board meeting that ends today resulted in the adoption of the updated accreditation framework and project-specific assessment approach (PSAA), two policies aimed at strengthening the access, the impact and the mobilization of the Green Climate Fund and providing it with the capacity to engage more with the private sector, which is essential to ensure the fund's performance. We also congratulate all the projects funded and the entities accredited or re-accredited at this board meeting, and especially the Development Bank from Southern Africa (DBSA), which recently committed to ambitious climate targets across their total investment and loan portfolios, as part of their integrated Just Investment Framework.”
GCF Executive Director Yannick Glemarec stated: “GCF aims to accelerate the programming of climate finance in 2022 – 2023, which will maintain the momentum of the last two years where we delivered a record volume of programming. The enhanced accreditation framework and PSAA will help to move funds more rapidly and efficiently to implement climate action on the ground.
The PSAA, introduced on a pilot basis, will allow organisations, which have a climate project proposal to bring it directly to GCF for rapid consideration. This new pathway will apply to entities from the public and private sectors, and non-profit organisations. During the first year, priority will be given to project proposals coming from subnational, national and regional entities based in developing countries, particularly those from countries without an existing GCF-funded project, with seed funding to develop project ideas being made available through GCF’s Project Preparation Facility.
At the first of four Board meetings scheduled in 2022, the Secretariat confirmed that GCF remains on track to meet its ambitious programming targets for the year. According to the financial plan presented by the Secretariat, the volume of funding proposals will increase in subsequent Board meetings as more ‘commitment authority’ – the cash-flow of planned contributions that allows the Fund to commit to new project finance – increases. Thanks to the front-loading of some commitments from its contributors, GCF aims to achieve at least the lower end of its programming target of USD 1.7 billion and could reach the upper range of its target of about USD 2.4 billion if additional resources are mobilised later in the year.
The following projects were approved during the meeting:
- USD 73.3 million for ‘Climate-smart initiatives for climate change adaptation and sustainability in prioritized agricultural production systems in Colombia’ (CSICAP), undertaken with Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) (FP182); and
- USD 114.4 million for ‘Inclusive Green Financing Initiative (IGREENFIN I): Greening Agricultural Banks & the Financial Sector to Foster Climate Resilient, Low Emission Smallholder Agriculture in the Great Green Great Wall (GGW) countries - Phase I’, undertaken with International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) (FP183).
The GCF Board approved the accreditation of:
- Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF)
and the reaccreditation applications of:
- Acumen, based in the United States;
- Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE), based in Senegal;
- Peruvian Trust Fund for National Parks and Protected Areas (PROFONANPE), based in Peru; and
- Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), based in South Africa.
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It’s widely known that the pandemic has hit Black business owners hard. Although recovery is happening, it’s happening at a rate that’s slower than their white counterparts.
DoorDash recognizes this and aims to support the growth of BIPOC entrepreneurs in the food industry with a newly announced initiative. Main Street Strong, the DoorDash Accelerator for Local Goods is described on the brand’s site as an educational program designed to uplift local consumer packaged goods businesses owned by entrepreneurs who are women, transgender, immigrants, or people of color. Through the DoorDash Accelerator for Local Goods, DoorDash is empowering 50 entrepreneurs by giving them important resources, education, and funding to bring their local products to market for distribution via DashMart.
A live and self-guided six-week course, the program will cover six specific topics, including supply chain management, wholesale vendor relationship management, managing cash flow and business development.
“Local businesses generate a substantial amount of economic return for the communities they thrive within, while also creating notable job opportunities for residents,” said Tasia Hawkins, Social Impact Program Lead at DoorDash. “By developing the DoorDash Accelerator for Local Goods, we are equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with the educational and financial capital to become wholesale-ready and create an even stronger relationship between local businesses and consumers residing in the community.”
Alongside the education element of the program, participants will receive a $5,000 grant as well as a commitment from Doordash to have their products purchased by the brand to sell through at least one DashMart location. Eligible businesses can apply for the DoorDash Accelerator for Local Goods beginning today through Friday, April 1 and can learn more about the program here. | https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/doordash-accelerator-support-bipoc-food-entrepreneurs/ | 2022-04-01T01:42:00Z |
For most crops, there is a ‘minimum’ soil temperature below which planting problems may result due to cooler than optimal conditions. For field corn, 50 to 55 degrees F (and trending upwards) is that range. Cucumbers and muskmelons should wait until soil temperatures approach 60 degrees F, while peas do well with soil temperatures at 40 degrees F. Waiting to plant until soil conditions are in these ranges provides the opportunity for plants to quickly germinate and begin growing with less potential for growth and development issues occurring when plants germinate in conditions that are less than desirable for optimum growth.
For individual sites, a thermometer can be a great tool to check temperature. If you don’t have a thermometer – or just don’t want to have to (or can’t…) mess with testing at mid-morning every day and then remembering results to see if there are trends, consider the soil temperature tool available from the Kansas Mesonet.
With stations in Silver Lake, Oskaloosa, Hiawatha, and Corning, data can be accessed to help us make sound planting decisions. For example, the Friday March 25 2:15 p.m. afternoon soil temperatures at those sites (respectively) are 43, 43, 42, and 44 degrees F. A deeper dig, however, shows soil temperatures in a downward trend since earlier in the week. Cool days plus moisture caused a drop in temperatures that will require some level heat for recovery before we get too excited about planting again. If you’re a real weather buff, you can even get charts at the site showing hour by hour changes as well.
Soil temperatures are just one part of the seed germination and early growth equation, but it is one we can account for with information from the Kansas Mesonet. Access the general mesonet page at: https://mesonet.k-state.edu/ . From there, you’ll be able to see wind, air temperature, and 24-hour precipitation totals (also a good tool). Accessing the menu in the upper left hand corner takes you to additional options. Choose the Weather tab then Soil Temperature. The current soil temperature at each site will be in the circle on the map. Click on that circle to get specific mesonet site information and data sets. Want a ‘tour’? Give me a shout. I’m happy to walk you through what the Kansas Mesonet can do to aid in your planting decisions. | https://www.atchisonglobenow.com/voices/planting-time-aid-kansas-mesonet/article_02c93210-b143-11ec-b3ed-c32312117068.html | 2022-04-01T01:42:00Z |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Upholding a Trump-era environmental policy, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it will not regulate a drinking water contaminant that has been linked to brain damage in infants.
The agency said the Trump administration's decision in 2020 not to regulate perchlorate in drinking water was made with the “best available peer reviewed science.” The chemical is used in rocket fuel and fireworks.
At the time, Trump's EPA said perchlorate was not found widely enough in drinking water or "at levels of public health concern" to warrant federal regulation. The decision was one of many Trump-era rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections. The Biden administration ordered a review of that decision at the start of his term.
EPA Assistant Administrator Radhika Fox said the agency was “applying the right tools to support public health protections.”
Environmental groups slammed the Biden administration’s decision.
“The Trump EPA gave perchlorate a pass; it was a bad decision then, and it’s a bad decision now,” said Erik Olson of the Natural Resources Defense Council advocacy group. “Tap water across America will remain contaminated by this toxic chemical.”
Perchlorate from runoff contaminates the drinking water of as many as 16 million Americans, the Obama administration said in 2011 when it announced the EPA would for the first time set maximum limits for the chemical compound. It has been used in the U.S. for decades, particularly by the military and defense industries, and is commonly found in munitions, fireworks, matches and signal flares.
Exposure to the compound can damage the development of fetuses and children and cause measurable drops in IQ in newborns, the American Academy of Pediatrics said in 2019, when it called for stringent federal limits. It damages human development by disrupting the functioning of the thyroid gland.
In its 2020 review, the EPA said state-level regulations and cleanup activities at contaminated sites had lowered the health risks posed by the compound. Massachusetts and California, for example, limit perchlorate in drinking water to 2 parts per billion and 6 parts per billion, respectively.
“But the problem is that for the rest of the country the states have not set standards,” said Olson of the Natural Resources Defense Council. He said the compound is in “the top tier of problematic chemicals in our water.”
In the Southwest, perchlorate has been detected in groundwater that entered Lake Mead in Nevada. Manufacturing facilities in Henderson, Nevada, were the source of the chemical. The EPA said cleanup activities at two industrial sites in the state between 2002 and 2006 resulted in reduced levels of perchlorate in data provided since then by Nevada environmental and water agencies.
The EPA said Thursday it was considering other steps besides a federal drinking water limit, such as setting standards at open burning and detonation sites, where severe perchlorate contamination is generated from the burning of hazardous byproducts from weapons manufacturing and munitions. One such site is in Colfax, Louisiana, where environmentalists have long advocated for reform.
But environmental advocates said such measures fall short of what's needed.
“Simply put, toxic chemicals used in rocket fuel do not belong in our drinking water," said John Rumpler, senior attorney with Environment America.
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AP reporter Matthew Daly contributed to this report.
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Alexandria man's latest effort to recant guilty plea in Houma beating fails in court
A court has denied a rehearing request by an Alexandria man who pleaded guilty to beating a Houma man with a tire iron in 2018.
Eddie Bonier Jr. was charged in 2018 with home invasion and aggravated second-degree battery after police said he entered a home on Waverly Way in Houma and beat the man.
Bonier pleaded guilty to the charges and was given a 15-year sentence but later filed court papers seeking to withdraw his pleas.
The district court in Houma denied Bonier’s request to withdraw his pleas, prompting him to appeal.
Related:Court rejects appeal from man convicted of beating Houma victim with tire iron
After reviewing the evidence, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal in Baton Rouge denied Bonier’s appeal on Feb. 25.
Bonier then filed a request for a rehearing but was denied Tuesday, court records show.
In his appeal, Bonier argued that he had received ineffective assistance from his attorney and that he was mentally incapable of standing trial.
According to court papers, Bonier argues his guilty plea was not “knowing and voluntary” because he was suffering from “significant mental illness, hallucinations and post-traumatic stress disorder.”
The appeals court said Bonier’s attorneys assured the trial court that the defendant had been "fully advised" of his rights and the consequences of his pleas and that he fully understood that advice.
“The trial court’s determination is entitled to great weight,” the appeals court said in its ruling. “The trial court considered the opinion of two experts finding that the defendant was able to aid in his defense."
More:Man accused of beating victim with tire iron
“Based upon our review of the record, we cannot say that the trial court abused its discretion in denying the defendant’s motion to vacate his guilty pleas,” the court said.
Bonier remains incarcerated in the Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson.
— Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 448-7639 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanVCopp. | https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2022/03/31/mans-latest-effort-recant-guilty-plea-houma-beating-fails/7228601001/ | 2022-04-01T01:42:01Z |
Three people are dead after an SUV apparently sped through a red light, hit two pedestrians and crashed into a truck flatbed near Toronto's waterfront Thursday afternoon, police say.
The crash occurred at Lake Shore Boulevard West and Superior Avenue in Mimico shortly after 5:30 p.m.
Toronto police Insp. Kathlin Seremetkovski said a white SUV was travelling east at a high rate of speed when it "proceeded through a red light" and struck two pedestrians in a crosswalk before colliding with a parked tractor-trailer flatbed.
"Officers did perform, as well as witnesses, life-saving measures. Unfortunately, all three have been pronounced (dead) at the scene," said Seremetkovski.
Police have not released the ages and names of the three people.
"We are looking for members of the public that may have been in the area, if they have any dashcam if they have any video footage, to provide that information to traffic services," Seremetkovski said.
Police have closed roads in the area as they investigate the crash.
Heather Brown, who has lived in the area since 1998, said she heard a bang but thought it was from nearby construction.
"There's been a few things that have gone down, but nothing like this," she said. "I don't want it to be anybody that I know."
"There's been a lot of accidents lately. There's so many people getting hit by cars, like slow down or do something," she added.
Another woman who grew up in the neighbourhood said she immediately came to check who was hurt as many elderly and children reside in the area.
"Very devastating. We haven't had an accident in this area for years," Tracy said. "All of us are all hoping it's nothing involved a child or a senior that we know."
"I don't want to see anybody get hurt in this neighbourhood." | https://www.cp24.com/news/three-dead-after-lake-shore-boulevard-crash-in-etobicoke-1.5843446 | 2022-04-01T01:42:01Z |
Celebrity News March 31, 2022
Demi Moore & Daniel Humm Spark Dating Rumors
It looks like Demi Moore has a new man!
Page Six reports Moore, 59, is dating famed chef and restaurateur Daniel Humm, 46, who owns the NoMad and Davies and Brook.
A source shared, “They are really hot and heavy at the moment. Daniel works long, hard hours at his restaurant Eleven Madison Park, but they still often take time to have Demi join him for romantic dinners there.”
Moore, who follows a vegan diet, will most likely enjoy dinners at Eleven Madison Park since its menu is meat-free.
Humm took a risk, switching the restaurant to an all-vegan menu last year.
In a statement, he said, “It’s time to show a plant-based way forward that’s creative, delicious, and luxurious.”
Earlier this month, Demi and Daniel were seen at the Chloé Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show in Paris.
They were joined in the front row by Maria Sharapova and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
Humm was last linked to Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powers.
The dating news comes just days after it was announced that Demi’s ex-husband Bruce Willis was retiring from acting.
In a statement, his family said, “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities.”
The statement was signed by Bruce’s wife Emma, Demi Moore, and all of his kids.
His family added, “This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support. We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.”
It has been reported that Willis had been suffering cognitive issues on set for years.
A source told Page Six that Willis was suffering "cognitive issues" on the set of his recent movies. They said, "Everybody knew, the cast and crew. His family has stepped in, they moved in to take care of him.”
Willis was reportedly unable to remember his lines and used "earpieces, hearing things, for [production] to feed him the lines."
The insider claimed that body doubles were even hired, saying, "It became very apparent that he was having problems. So they’d use body doubles, not just for action [sequences], but for maximizing his screen time.”
Demi Moore Wishes Bruce Willis a Happy 67th: 'Thankful for Our Blended Family'
View StoryJust a week ago, Demi showed some love to Bruce on his birthday. She wrote on Instagram, "Happy birthday, Bruce! Thankful for our blended family." | https://extratv.com/2022/03/31/demi-moore-and-daniel-humm-spark-dating-rumors/ | 2022-04-01T01:42:01Z |
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Crown Electrokinetics Corp. General Corporate Statement (Form8)
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As many as 53 Indian startups turned unicorns - a term used for a private company with a $1 billion valuation, during 2021-22, as per Crunchbase, a platform that provides insights on companies.
Fintech and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) companies led the chart with 10 and 9 startups, respectively. The year also saw some records being broken.
While Mensa Brands turned a unicorn within 10 months of its inception, GlobalBees took 11 months. Both are brand aggregating companies.
“(In FY23) unicorns will focus on unit economics and revenue growth more than the other leading metrics like market share and user growth. I bet most of the unicorns will come out stronger after 12 months with increased vigour on efficiency,” said Ashish Kumar, General Partner, Fundamentum Partnership. Fundamentum has invested in unicorns like PharmEasy, Spinny and LivSpace.
He added that healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, micro transaction-based content companies are some of the sectors that will find greater favour amongst the investors.
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Boise State gymnastics, ranked No. 24 nationally, posted its highest score at an NCAA regional competition in program history Friday, but finished fourth in its second round session at the 2022 Women's Gymnastics Regional Championships in Norman, Oklahoma.
In their 14th straight regional appearance, the Broncos scored 196.425, finishing behind No. 8 Minnesota (197.825), No. 9 California (197.375) and No. 25 Utah State (196.825). In 2011, Boise State scored 196.400 which stood as the highest score at a regional prior to this afternoon.
"What a great meet," said Boise State coach Tina Bird. "I'm so proud of the team. They went out there and attacked each event with great success. For us to make Bronco history with two record scores in a regional meet is beyond exciting. Hats off to our six amazing seniors. What a great last meet they had."
Boise State opened the meet on bars, its strongest event all season long. All six Broncos notched 9.800 or better for a team score of 49.225 in the event. The pair of Emilys led the way for Boise State, with Lopez scoring 9.875 and Muhlenhaupt sticking a 9.900. This was just the second meet this season in which the Broncos scored just one 9.900 or better in the event.
In the second rotation, the Broncos put together the best beam performance at a regional meet in program history, scoring 49.150. Alexis Stokes and Talia Little each tied their career high as they scored back-to-back 9.850s to start the rotation. Lopez and Adriana Popp chipped in a pair of 9.825s to lead Boise State.
Hope Masiado led off the third rotation on floor with a 9.850, but a low score left the Broncos in need of some help with two competitors remaining. Courtney Blackson and Adriana Popp came up huge for Boise State, scoring 9.900 and 9.850, respectively, to lead Boise State to a 49.150 and enter the final rotation just outside of a qualifying spot.
In the final rotation, Boise State scored 48.900 on vault to close out the meet. Lopez, Blackson and Alyssa Vulaj each scored 9.800 to lead the way for the Broncos.
"Emily Lopez delivered again with three beautiful routines," said Bird. "Courtney Blackson really showed how much she can deliver with three hit routines and our highest floor score of the day."
Boise State now waits for results of tonight's second session and Saturday's regional championships to learn if any individuals have qualified for the national championships. | https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/boise-state-has-record-score-but-sees-season-end/article_c9290e9c-85e4-5a2e-9259-ced14efe4ad6.html | 2022-04-01T01:42:01Z |
WASHINGTON — Police said Thursday that five fetuses had been removed from a home in Washington that, according to an anti-abortion group, belonged to an activist who was charged by the Justice Department this week with blocking access to an abortion clinic in October 2020.
The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia would release only the address where the fetuses were found. Terrisa Bukovinac, founder and executive director of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, confirmed that the home belonged to Lauren Handy, 28, the group’s director of activism, who was arrested and charged with federal civil rights offenses this week.
“It is her apartment,” Bukovinac said, adding that the group would have more to say at a news conference Tuesday. “We are definitely going to reveal all the details on Tuesday, and they are explosive,” Bukovinac said.
Handy and Mary Petras, the lawyer representing her in the federal case, did not immediately respond to emails.
Television station WUSA reported that it had a camera outside Handy’s home Wednesday when homicide and forensic services detectives removed evidence in red biohazard bags and coolers from the basement. Handy declined to say what was in the coolers but said that “people would freak out when they heard,” WUSA reported.
The police said they had gone to the home around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to investigate a tip about “potential biohazard material” when officers found the fetuses inside. The fetuses were collected by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the police said, and an investigation was continuing. No charges have been announced in connection with the discovery.
The fetuses “were aborted in accordance with D.C. law, so we are not investigating this incident along those lines,” Ashan M. Benedict, executive assistant chief of police, said at a news conference Thursday.
“There doesn’t seem to be anything criminal in nature right now about that, except for how they got into this house,” Benedict said, “and so we’ll continue to look at that.”
In a two-count indictment announced by the Justice Department Wednesday, Handy was charged with directing eight other people who used their bodies, furniture, chains and ropes to block the doors of an abortion clinic in Washington on Oct. 22, 2020 — an action that one of them livestreamed on Facebook.
The clinic was not identified in court papers, although Bukovinac said it was the Washington Surgi-Clinic.
The nine defendants were charged with engaging in a conspiracy to prevent the clinic from providing reproductive health services and to prevent patients from receiving those services, prosecutors said.
They were also charged with violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, a 1994 law that makes it a crime to threaten, obstruct or injure a person seeking access to a reproductive health clinic or to damage clinic property.
Attorney General Merrick Garland had signaled in September that the Justice Department would use the FACE Act to protect the constitutional right to abortion, days after a Texas law enacting a near-complete ban on the procedure went into effect.
If convicted, the defendants would each face up to 11 years in prison, three years of supervised release and fines of $350,000, prosecutors said.
Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising seeks to mobilize anti-abortion activists for “direct action,” according to its website.
After the charges were announced Wednesday, Bukovinac said, “Rescuers like Lauren and the other eight defendants are inspiring a whole new generation of leaders and activists to overcome their fears of sanctions and to take heroic direct action on behalf of the unborn.”
Handy founded a group called Mercy Missions, according to a 2017 report by EWTN, a Catholic television network, which said she had an out-of-control lifestyle before friends brought her to pray outside an abortion clinic.
She said she knew she could “no longer have a normal life knowing that babies were being systematically killed.”
She dropped out of college and started working in the anti-abortion movement full time and eventually converted to Catholicism, EWTN reported. She described handing out flyers outside abortion clinics and seeking to persuade women not to go inside. She said she had been arrested five times.
“It’s really humbling to know God has used me in that way,” Handy told the network. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/5-fetuses-removed-from-home-of-anti-abortion-activist-group-says/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-04-01T01:42:01Z |
Costs top Americans' health care concerns, new poll finds
Americans' biggest health care priorities revolve largely around affordability, according to a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll, with most wanting to see Congress tackle drug prices. More broadly, inflation and rising costs dominate the public's concerns.
The findings, released Thursday, show that 55% of Americans call inflation and rising prices the biggest problem facing the U.S., far ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (18%), climate change (6%), the COVID-19 pandemic (6%) or crime (6%).
That's true across party lines, although the sentiment is most pronounced within the GOP: About 70% of Republicans call inflation the country's biggest issue, compared with 53% of independents and 46% of Democrats.
Similarly, other recent polls have found the rising cost of living dominating Americans' minds. In a new Quinnipiac poll, 30% of Americans picked inflation as the most urgent issue facing the U.S., with the Russia/Ukraine crisis following at just 14%. NBC polling also found Americans more focused on economic concerns than foreign policy or other issues. And a new Gallup survey said 17% of Americans cited inflation as the nation's top problem, the highest level in its polling since 1985.
The focus on costs remains even when Americans are asked specifically about their priorities for possible health care legislation, the KFF poll finds. Most U.S. adults (61%) say it should be a priority for Congress to limit how much drug companies can raise prescription drug prices each year to no more than the rate of inflation. About half (53%) say Congress should make it a priority to cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $35 monthly and to place a limit on out-of-pocket health care costs for seniors (52%).
Fewer, 42%, call it a priority to expand government-provided health insurance in states that have not expanded Medicaid access or to increase funding for access to mental health services and training for mental health providers. Only 25% say that providing more COVID-19 pandemic response funding should be a priority.
"The public's priorities in health reflect deep concern about prices of everything right now, including drug prices," KFF President and CEO Drew Altman said in a news release. "That doesn't mean other things that have long been popular do not have public support too; they do. It just means prices are the preeminent concern."
In their personal finances, most Americans express at least some worry about being able to afford gasoline or other transportation costs (71%) and unexpected medical bills (58%), with many concerned about paying for monthly utility bills (50%) and food (47%). In February 2020, just 40% worried about paying for gas, 38% about monthly utilities and 34% about food, KFF found.
Concerns are magnified for lower-income Americans. Nearly 8 in 10 Americans in households making less than $40,000 a year say they worry about affording as or transportation costs, with more than 6 in 10 also concerned about affording unexpected medical bills (66%), monthly utilities (65%), rent or mortgage payments (63%) and food (62%).
About half of Americans, 51%, say they've put off or gone without some form of medical service in the past year because of its costs.
Twelve years after its passage, the Affordable Care Act remains popular, the KFF poll finds, with 55% of the public viewing it favorably. About one-quarter, 24%, say the law has directly helped them and their family, with 20% saying it hurt them and the rest that it's had no direct effect.
Of those who say they've seen a positive personal impact, about half say the ACA mainly helped by letting someone in their family get or keep health coverage, with 30% saying the ACA mainly made it easier to get needed health care and 20% that it mainly lowered health care or health insurance costs.
Views of both the ACA and its effects are also sharply divided along partisan lines, with 43% of Democrats and just 7% of Republicans saying the ACA has helped them.
Among Americans under 65 who have private health insurance, 56% say they know nothing about the No Surprises Act, a law taking effect this year that protects people with private health insurance from getting large medical bills when they accidentally receive out-of-network health care. Only about 21% say they know even something about the legislation. | https://www.ksbw.com/article/americans-health-care-concerns/39593902 | 2022-04-01T01:42:01Z |
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature sent to Gov. Laura Kelly a bundled bill Wednesday containing redistricting maps for the House, Senate and state Board of Education.
Senate and House maps were heavily vetted by respective chambers before adopted separately by wide margins. Objections were raised to final adjustments to the Board of Education map, which is based on the 40 Senate district boundaries.
The Senate approved Senate Bill 563 on a vote of 29-11, while the House adopted the same piece of legislation 83-40. Kelly could veto the bill, but an override would be the likely result. In addition, litigation could emerge challenging constitutionality of any of these maps. The Legislature’s map of the four congressional districts has attracted several pending lawsuits. | https://www.iolaregister.com/news/state-news/redistricting-maps-sent-to-governor | 2022-04-01T01:42:01Z |
When specifically asked if he believed that there “are really transgender people,” the governor paused for several seconds before answering.
“I’m going to ask you to read the legislation and to see that the legislation that we passed was in the spirit of fairness to protect girls sports in competitive situations,” Ducey said, referring to the new law that targets transgender girls who want to play on girls sports teams. “That’s what the legislation is intended to do, and that’s what it does.”
Asked again if he believed there are “actual transgender people,” he again answered slowly and carefully.
“I ... am going to respect everyone, and I’m going to respect everyone’s rights. And I’m going to protect female sports. And that’s what the legislation does,” Ducey said.
Ducey’s response was “appalling,” according to the Arizona director of the Human Rights Campaign, a national civil rights group that advocates for equality for LGBTQ people. The organization worked to ensure families and transgender young people came to the Capitol to testify against the bills as the Republican-led House and Senate considered them this session.
“It’s quite shocking that he can’t even address trans people or even say that he thinks they exist,” Bridget Sharpe said.
Wednesday’s signing of the two transgender bills and a third that bars abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and is currently unconstitutional put Ducey right in the middle of two top issues national Republicans are highlighting in the runup to November’s midterm elections.
Ducey also signed election legislation that minority Democrats said amounted to voter suppression by requiring longtime Arizonans to be thrown off the voter rolls if they did not prove their citizenship and residence location.
The governor leads the Republican Governors Association, which is charged with helping elect GOP chief executives in U.S. states. He in is the last year of his second term as Arizona governor and term limits bar him from seeking reelection.
The top Democrat in the state House, Rep. Reginald Bolding, called Wednesday “probably one of the darkest days we’ve seen in the history of Arizona.”
“With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Ducey has hurled Arizona backwards to its ugliest past,” Bolding said Wednesday. “And today, he put in jeopardy pregnant people, transgender youth in danger and curtailed voting rights for people of color.”
Social conservative groups and the Arizona Republican Party praised Ducey’s action. The Center for Arizona Policy, whose president shepherded the abortion and women’s sports bills through the Legislature, called it a victory.
“Thank you, Governor Ducey, for taking a bold stand for women athletes, vulnerable children, and the unborn by putting your signature on (the bills) in the face of intense opposition from activists,” Center for Arizona Policy president Cathi Herrod said in a news release she posted on Twitter.
She said the legislation protects the unborn, ensures a level playing field for female athletes and shows that “Arizona will do everything it can to protect vulnerable children struggling with gender confusion” by enacting the surgery ban.
Ducey said the surgery ban protects children from irreversible decisions.
“These are permanent surgeries of reassignment that are irreversible, and those discussions can happen once adulthood is reached,” he said.
The American Civil Liberties Association has vowed to sue over the surgery ban. U.S. Supreme Court precedent currently says women have a constitutional right to abortion until about 24 weeks of pregnancy, although it is considering whether to uphold a 15-week ban enacted in Mississippi and may overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision enshrining a woman’s right to choose.
Arizona joins 13 other states in enacting laws preventing transgender girls and women from playing on girls teams. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox vetoed a transgender sports ban in his state, saying it would harm transgender girls, but the Legislature overrode the veto. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb also vetoed a sports bill, but lawmakers hope to override his action as well. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/arizona-governor-wont-say-transgender-people-exist/2022/03/31/5d3f9a8e-b14f-11ec-9dbd-0d4609d44c1c_story.html | 2022-04-01T01:42:02Z |
TULALIP, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed into law a bill that creates a first-in-the-nation statewide alert system for missing Indigenous people, to help address a silent crisis that has plagued Indian Country in this state and nationwide.
The law sets up a system similar to Amber Alerts and so-called silver alerts, which are used respectively for missing children and vulnerable adults in many states. It was spearheaded by Democratic Rep. Debra Lekanoff, the only Native American lawmaker currently serving in the Washington state Legislature, and championed by Indigenous leaders statewide.
“I am proud to say that the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s and People’s Alert System came from the voices of our Native American leaders,” said Lekanoff, a member of the Tlingit tribe and the bill’s chief sponsor. “It’s not just an Indian issue, it’s not just an Indian responsibility. Our sisters, our aunties, our grandmothers are going missing every day … and it’s been going on for far too long.”
Tribal leaders, many of them women, wore traditional hats woven from cedar as they gathered around Inslee for the signing on the Tulalip Reservation, north of Seattle. Afterward they gifted him with a handmade traditional ribbon shirt and several multicolored woven blankets.
The law attempts to address a crisis of missing Indigenous people — particularly women — in Washington and across the United States. While it includes missing men, women and children, a summary of public testimony on the legislation notes that “the crisis began as a women’s issue, and it remains primarily a women’s issue.”
Besides notifying law enforcement when there’s a report of a missing Indigenous person, the new alert system will place messages on highway reader boards and on the radio and social media, and provide information to the news media.
The legislation was paired with another bill Inslee, a Democrat, signed Thursday that requires county coroners or medical examiners to take steps to identify and notify family members of murdered Indigenous people and return their remains. That new law also establishes two grant funds for Indigenous survivors of human trafficking.
This piece of the crisis is important because in many cases, murdered Indigenous women are mistakenly recorded as white or Hispanic by coroners’ offices, they’re never identified, or their remains never repatriated.
A 2021 report by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office found the true number of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the U.S. is unknown due to reporting problems, distrust of law enforcement and jurisdictional conflicts. But Native American women face murder rates almost three times those of white women overall — and up to 10 times the national average in certain locations, according to a 2021 summary of the existing research by the National Congress of American Indians. More than 80% have experienced violence.
In Washington, more than four times as many Indigenous women go missing than white women, according to research conducted by the Urban Indian Health Institute in Seattle, but many such cases receive little or no media attention.
The bill signing began with a traditional welcome song passed down by Harriette Shelton Dover, a cherished cultural leader and storyteller. Dover recovered and shared many traditions and songs from tribes along Washington’s northern Pacific Coast and worked with linguists before her death in 1991 to preserve her language, Lushootseed, from extinction. Women performed an honor song after the event.
Tulalip Tribes of Washington Chairwoman Teri Gobin said Washington and Montana are the two states with the most missing Indigenous people in the U.S. Nearly four dozen Native people are currently missing in Seattle alone, she said.
“What’s the most important thing is bringing them home, whether they’ve been trafficked, whether they’ve been stolen or murdered,” she said. “It’s a wound that stays open, and it’s something that we pray with (for) each person, we can bring them home.”
Investigations into missing Indigenous people, particularly women, have been plagued by many issues for decades.
When a person goes missing on a reservation, there are often there are jurisdictional conflicts between tribal police and local and state law enforcement. A lack of staff and police resources, and the rural nature of many reservations, compound those problems. And many times, families of tribal members distrust non-Native law enforcement or don’t know where to report news of a missing loved one.
An alert system will help mitigate some of those problems by allowing better communication and coordination between tribal and non-tribal law enforcement and creating a way for law enforcement to flag such cases for other agencies. The law expands the definition of “missing endangered person” to include Indigenous people, as well as children and vulnerable adults with disabilities or memory or cognitive issues.
The law takes effect June 9 and some details are still being worked out. For example, it’s unclear what criteria law enforcement will use to positively identify a missing person as Native American and how the information will be disseminated in rural areas, including on some reservations, where highways lack electronic reader boards — or where there aren’t highways at all.
The measure is the latest step Washington has taken to address the issue. The Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force is working to coordinate a statewide response and had its first meeting in December. Its first report is expected in August.
Many states from Arizona to Oregon to Wisconsin have taken recent action to address the crisis of murdered and missing Indigenous women. Efforts include funding for better resources for tribal police to the creation of new databases specifically targeting missing tribal members. Tribal police agencies that use Amber Alerts for missing Indigenous children include the Hopi and Las Vegas Paiute.
In California, the Yurok Tribe and the Sovereign Bodies Institute, an Indigenous-run research and advocacy group, uncovered 18 cases of missing or slain Native American women in roughly the past year in their recent work — a number they consider a vast undercount. An estimated 62% of those cases are not listed in state or federal databases for missing persons.
The law is already drawing attention from other states, whose attorney generals have called to ask how to enact similar legislation, said state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who called the law “truly groundbreaking.”
“Any time you’re doing something for the first time in this country, that’s an extra heavy lift,” he said. “This most certainly will not be our last reform to make sure that we bring everybody back home. .. There is so much more work that needs to be done and must be done.”
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Flaccus reported from Portland, Oregon.
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Don't throw Russia out of G20, aid group says, with eye on food crisis
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February is driving food prices sharply higher across the world and triggering shortages of staple crops in parts of central Asia, the Middle East and north Africa, according to United Nations officials.
Excluding Russia from the Group of 20 major economies and other international institutions could slow efforts to address a worsening global food crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, the head of German aid group Welthungerhilfe (WHH) told Reuters.
Mathias Mogge, chief executive of the group, which serves 14.3 million people with projects in 35 countries, said it was critical to maintain communication with Russia, one of the world's largest producers of wheat, in tackling the crisis.
"Of course, Russia is the aggressor here, and there needs to be sanctions and everything. But in a humanitarian situation as we have it today, there must be open lines of communication." Mogge said in an interview this week.
Mogge's comments come days after US President Joe Biden said he thinks Russia should be removed from the G20, although experts say that is unlikely to happen given lack of support from India, China and several other G20 members.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February is driving food prices sharply higher across the world and triggering shortages of staple crops in parts of central Asia, the Middle East and north Africa, according to United Nations officials.
The war, which Russia calls a "special military operation," has slashed shipments from the two countries, which together account for 25% of world wheat exports and 16% of corn exports, driving prices sharply higher on international markets.
Mogge said he expected Group of Seven leaders to address the issue during their upcoming meetings.
Russia was still part of what was then the Group of Eight during the last food crisis of 2007 and 2008, and played a constructive role in reducing hunger worldwide, Mogge said.
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Police offered to arrest Will Smith, Oscars producer reveals behind the scenes
Los Angeles police were present at the Dolby Theatre and offered to arrest actor Will Smith for slapping presenter Chris Rock, the producer of the Academy Awards said on Thursday. The authorities, however, did not any action because Rock declined to press charges against Smith, producer Will Packer said. Packer said that police were discussing options with Rock who was “was being very dismissive of those options”.
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Not seeking to change India-Russia ties: US on Russian FM's New Delhi visit
The United States on Thursday said every country has its own relationship with the Russian Federation and the US is not seeking any change in that, state department spokesman Ned Price said on Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to New Delhi amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday.
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US launches satellite TV channel for Afghanistan after Taliban bans broadcast
After the Taliban banned Voice of America broadcasts from terrestrial television, the US government-funded news agency has launched a 24/7 direct-to-home satellite-delivered television channel for Afghanistan, local media reported. VOA's programs were ordered off affiliated television stations in Afghanistan effective on March 27, as part of a broad ban on content regarded as undermining Taliban policies, including prohibiting women from anchoring newscasts with men.
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Heavy fighting rages near Ukraine capital
Heavy fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other zones Thursday amid indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation as cover while regrouping and resupplying its forces and redeploying them for a stepped-up offensive in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an early morning video address that Ukraine is seeing “a buildup of Russian forces for new strikes on the Donbas, and we are preparing for that”.
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Pak NSC issues demarche over letter
Pakistan's top security body on Thursday decided to issue a strong demarche to an unnamed country over a “threatening letter”, which Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed is evidence of a foreign conspiracy to oust his government - and expressed concern at the undiplomatic communication and “interference” in the country's internal affairs. He claimed that it had been sent to the ministry of foreign affairs. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russia-ukraine-war-don-t-throw-russia-out-of-g20-aid-group-says-with-eye-on-food-crisis-101648774796613.html | 2022-04-01T01:42:04Z |
MT. ORAB — Wilmington bounced back from a loss to Moeller with a 4-1 win over Western Brown Thursday in SBAAC American Division competition.
Trey Reed won a tight battle at second singles 6-2, 1-6, 10-3.
Wilmington is 1-1 overall, 1-0 in the division.
SUMMARY
March 31, 2022
@Western Brown High School
Wilmington 4, Western Brown 1
Singles
1-Alex Lazic def Miller 6-2, 6-0
2-Trey Red def Fisher 6-2, 1-6, 10-3
3-Brooks Butler was def by Aker 2-6, 3-6
Doubles
1-Ian Dalton, Josh Holmes def Potorf, Bernhardt 6-0, 6-0
2-Javier Bacerril, Steven Collins def McCarty, Jacobs 7-5, 6-2
Exhibition
1-Manthan Patel won 6-3 | https://www.wnewsj.com/sports/198521/hurricane-nets-4-1-win-over-broncos | 2022-04-01T01:42:05Z |
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True the Vote’s election integrity investigation in Wisconsin revealed that 138 ballot “traffickers” in Milwaukee, Racine, and Green Bay counties “went to drop boxes to harvest ballots 3,568 times” in the 2020 election.
True the Vote also found that 14 of the ballot harvesters in Wisconsin also participated in one or more of the violent riots in 2020.
Trump spokeswoman Liz Harrington noted on Telegram that True the Vote found “7 percent of mail-in ballots were trafficked in Wisconsin” and there were “137,551 trafficked votes in an election decided by 20,682 votes.”
“But it wasn’t just Wisconsin,” Harrington added. “4.8 million ballots trafficked in the 2020 Election. 7% of mail-in ballots were trafficked in every Swing State True the Vote has looked in.”
True the Vote detailed how it was done:
• Exploit inaccurate voter rolls
• Mass mail ballots
• Use NGO’s
• Fund drop boxes
• Pay traffickers
“It’s an organized crime that was perpetrated on Americans.”
(See True the Vote’s full March 18 ballot harvesting report here.)
(View True the Vote’s full testimony before the Wisconsin Assembly here.)
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Federal data shows that men are flooding the job market despite the pandemic. Women are not.
This is particularly concerning because 1.1 million women have left the workforce since March of 2020, accounting for 63 percent of all jobs lost.
Aware of this concerning trend, Dannon Light + Fit launched The Comeback, a new return-to-work initiative aimed at helping women reacclimate to their careers after a break – no matter how big or small. A six-week paid summer program, selected participants are able to make up to $30 an hour while learning from experts on how to amplify their professional development journey. Applications can be submitted until April 1, 12a EST.
“There are many factors that can make the move to reenter the workforce feel challenging for women. It’s critical that companies come together to be a part of the solution by providing the support and balance women need to be successful at work and at home,” said Surbhi Martin, VP of Marketing, Greek Yogurt & Functional Wellness said in a news release. “The Comeback, Light + Fit’s Returnship program, is a real-world way for us to help bridge the gap that may exist for women who left or lost their jobs, by making that first step back a bit easier. Our hope is to give participants access to the mentorship and experience they need to kickstart the next chapter of their careers.”
The program was designed to be mindful of candidates that have been out of the workforce for at least one year and have 3 to 5 years of experience in marketing or sales. According to a news release, those hired will work on the Light + Fit marketing team, receive training and support to further their skills and have the option to apply for full-time employment after successful completion of the program.
Applications for The Comeback open on March 7, 2022 and close on April 1, 2022. The six-week summer program begins on June 6, 2022. To learn more or to apply for the Light + Fit Returnship program, visit www.jointhecomeback.com. | https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/returnship-program-helps-women-return-to-the-workforce/ | 2022-04-01T01:42:06Z |
In what Boise State Athletic Director Jeramiah Dickey called the “most impactful enhancement at Albertsons Stadium in more than a decade,” the Broncos’ intend to install the largest video board in the Mountain West.
Melaleuca, a health products manufacturer based in Idaho Falls, will donate $4.5 million — the largest one-time facility gift in the history of BSU athletics — to fund the 6,000-square-foot scoreboard.
The 120-foot by 50-foot LED screen will replace the minuscule scoreboard that currently sits in the south end zone. When completed, the screen will be just outside the top 10 biggest in college football, and nearly 1,800 square feet larger than No. 2 in the conference.
And while a vendor still hasn’t been selected, Boise State noted the jumbotron should be completed during the 2022 season.
“It signifies the impact our program has on our state,” Dickey said, “and we couldn’t be more appreciative that an Idaho company is investing back into Idaho’s flagship collegiate football program.”
Added Boise State President Marlene Tromp: “It also will enhance the experience at all events held in the stadium, including our spring commencement ceremonies, student movie nights, concerts and more. This is a gift that will impact our entire community.”
The donation highlights the fundraising strides Boise State has made since Dickey took over 15 months ago.
Melaleuca was the 134th member of the Lyle Smith Society — a designation of those who have donated over $25,000 — which has now raised over $17 million in under two years.
“We provide an opportunity to the ‘little guy’ who has been overlooked,” said Melaleuca President Cole Clinger, a 2004 Boise State graduate. “And we have found that when they get that opportunity, the ‘little guy’ can go toe to toe with anyone out there. So is the case with Boise State.”
Dickey has not been shy about his desire for Boise State to join a power conference in the future. He also has not been shy about the reality: “We will relentlessly continue to control what we can control,” he said in July. The Broncos are very much in a wait-and-see mode, hoping first the Big 12 will and, secondly, it’ll make a call to Boise State.
But the Broncos have made every effort to be ready if their line rings. Dickey has preached, ad nauseam, the mantra “Everything counts. Everything matters.”
In other words: When considering expansion, power conferences aren’t just looking at the past season’s football record. It’ll be based on myriad factors.
If scoreboard size is part of the equation, Boise State no longer has a concern. | https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/thanks-to-large-donation-boise-state-to-install-mountain-wests-biggest-scoreboard/article_0d91419e-0f37-5a01-b574-bd0aed3ded31.html | 2022-04-01T01:42:06Z |
Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona has signed legislation requiring voters to prove their citizenship in order to vote in a presidential election, swiftly drawing a legal challenge from voting rights activists who argued that it could keep tens of thousands of voters from casting a ballot.
The Arizona measure, passed into law Wednesday, also requires newly registered voters to provide proof of address, which could have a disproportionate effect on students, older voters who no longer drive, low-income voters and Native Americans.
Legal experts said the new rules might run afoul of federal law and recent Supreme Court decisions. On Wednesday, Mi Familia Vota, a voting rights group, filed a federal lawsuit challenging the law.
The law is one of several new voting restrictions that the Republican-led Legislature in Arizona is working to pass this year, despite multiple investigations and a partisan election review that found no evidence of widespread fraud in the state in the 2020 election.
It is the latest sign that the push by Republican lawmakers to tighten voting rules after the 2020 election has not abated. GOP lawmakers in Mississippi, Idaho and other states have also proposed new identification requirements. And legislators in Georgia and Florida have advanced a second round of major changes to election laws.
Arizona Republicans said that the law would shore up election security, although they did not point to any evidence of significant fraud.
“Election integrity means counting every lawful vote and prohibiting any attempt to illegally cast a vote,” Ducey said in a letter explaining his support for the legislation. Speaking to local reporters, he defended the constitutionality of the law. “If somebody on the left wants to challenge it, have at it,” he said, according to The Arizona Republic. “Nothing’s unconstitutional unless it’s an enumerated right, and that’s not what this law is.”
But lawyers for the Republican-controlled Legislature had previously suggested that the bill could flout federal law.
In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that Arizona could require proof of citizenship in state elections but that it must accept the federal voter registration form for federal elections. Those forms ask voters to attest that they are citizens but do not require documentation.
The decision set up a bifurcated system in Arizona. There are now roughly 31,500 “federal-only” voters in the state, or people who are not eligible to vote in state elections because they have not provided documents that prove citizenship as required by Arizona law, according to the secretary of state’s office.
The new law essentially contradicts the Supreme Court decision, forcing all voters to meet the state’s requirements for a presidential election.
In testimony before the Arizona House’s Rules Committee last month, Jennifer Holder, a lawyer for the Legislature, told Speaker Rusty Bowers that the issue had “been squarely addressed by that Supreme Court case.”
Legal experts said the new law could be a vehicle to challenge the 2013 Supreme Court ruling, and could push the court to reexamine broader voting laws and regulations.
“It certainly is attempting to undo the Arizona v. ITC decision,” said Jon Greenbaum, chief counsel for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, referring to the 2013 Supreme Court decision. “And maybe part of this is thinking you’ve got a new Supreme Court now, and that Supreme Court may look at things differently.”
Critics of the Arizona law say that its effect extends far beyond 31,500 voters and that it could cause many more people to be pushed off the rolls.
“Those people won’t get their ballot in the mail,” said Alex Gulotta, state director for All Voting Is Local, a voting rights group. “They may go try and vote and they’ll find out they’re no longer registered and it’s too late to register, and they will in fact be disenfranchised for this election in November.”
The worries about tens of thousands of additional voters losing their registration are rooted in a 1996 state law that requires proof of citizenship to obtain a driver’s license. Because of that law, the state could assume that anyone registering to vote with a driver’s license had already proved their citizenship status. But 192,000 people in Arizona have pre-1996 driver’s licenses, according to the state’s Department of Transportation.
Sam Almy, a Democratic strategist, sought to estimate a partisan breakdown of who would be affected by the new law by comparing those who had not updated their voter registration in Arizona since 2004 with a Democratic voter file. According to Almy, 45% of potentially affected voters were Republicans, compared with 36% who were Democrats. Nearly 90% of the voters were older than 50.
Greenbaum said it was unclear whether the new law would immediately be applied retroactively to affected voters. He also said that it was unclear if any would be notified if their registration had become invalid.
As in other states, local election officials in Arizona have been strained by limited funding, threats to their safety and new, graver penalties for mistakes.
A bipartisan group of local election officials asked Ducey in a letter last week to veto the bill, criticizing its “unconstitutionality” and saying that it would put “county recorders and election officials in the untenable position of trying to comply with state law while at the same time clearly violating the federal National Voter Registration Act.”
Local election officials warned of another logistical headache: The law, as signed, would go into effect 90 days after the Legislature adjourns for the year, which could be as late as June. But Arizona’s primary election is set for Aug. 2, which could mean that the primary would be held under the old laws and the general election would have to abide by the new law.
“Election administrators have been fighting misinformation and disinformation for years now, and they’ve been trying desperately to keep up with the shenanigans of the extreme political right,” said Adrian Fontes, former election administrator for Maricopa County and a Democratic candidate for secretary of state in Arizona.
“They’ve been planning on this election for a year and a half now,” Fontes said, “and for these curveballs to get thrown at election administrators at the last second to impact so many tens of thousands of voters across the entire state — there’s a lot of county recorders out there that are just going to be scrambling, and I feel for them.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/arizona-passes-proof-of-citizenship-law-for-voting-in-presidential-elections/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-04-01T01:42:06Z |
When I hear Jesus' stories in the gospel, I often have a lot of questions. As I read the story of the prodigal son, basically all we know of him is that he asks for his inheritance at a young age, spends it unwisely to the point of bankruptcy, and finally figures that his only recourse is to return to his father in shame after squandering the money.
What kind of father would let his son leave home with that kind of money? Had the son already contributed his share of the work to maintain and enrich the family property? Did the father trust his son's judgmen? Had the young man already shown good money management skills? Did he have a reasonable plan of action for being on his own? Was he aware of the temptations and frustrations of living outside his comfort zone? Did the father even consider how the departure of this son would affect the family dynamic, or how his other older son would be affected by this move?
And how about this son? What made him want to leave home? Was he unhappy, unsatisfied or just restless? Did he, at his young age, feel entitled to his share of the legacy? Did he think of how the maintaining and development of the property would be accomplished without his work?
Obviously, these are twenty-first century types of questions that don't apply in this story. The son hits rock bottom – no money, no food, no decent employment, no future prospects – before he realizes that he could be far better off as the lowest of his father's servants. But what kind of acceptance or rejection might he anticipate in returning to home? What kind of expectations might his father have of him to even allow him to set foot on the property? How would he have to prove his sincerity in coming to his senses and his worthiness to be received back into the family?
Unexpectedly and almost miraculously, the father's reaction to seeing his son was to run to him, to embrace and kiss him, as though he had returned from the dead. It was more like a hero's welcome, with the father calling for a major celebration for the son's homecoming. The father recognizes the young man as his own beloved son and shows only unconditional, compassionate love for him. He doesn't ask any questions nor set any conditions for the son's complete welcome back to his place in the family. Can you imagine the son's unexpected relief and overwhelming happiness at being welcomed so lovingly by his father?
This story of the prodigal son has always been held up as an example of God's unconditional love, shown throughout their lives and in various ways for all God's people. This includes even those who, by the world's standards, are seemingly unworthy of God's love. But there are two sons in this story. One can understand how the older son could be envious and even contemptuous of his younger brother who supposedly had a self-centered, pleasurable time in a distant land while the older brother toiled at home. Did the older son also resent his brother for diminishing the family legacy of what would eventually be left for him to inherit? But this father comes to the older brother to remind him that he has loved both his sons all their lives. This father's feast is celebrated as any parent would give extra attention to the child most in need at the time without diminishing the parent's love for the other children.
Did the older son finally realize his father's unconditional love of both his sons? Did he open his heart to his brother and rejoice with the family? And, my last question: did the older son go into the celebration? | https://www.atchisonglobenow.com/voices/some-questions-for-the-prodigal-son/article_63e6a3e0-b141-11ec-95ed-b7e4d79d4148.html | 2022-04-01T01:42:06Z |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former minor league pitcher ran a major league illegal sports betting operation in California that used other former pro athletes to take bets and took wagers from players still in the game, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Wayne Nix, who threw for Oakland Athletics farm teams, used his connections to recruit three former Major League Baseball players and a former pro football player as fellow bookies, prosecutors said.
The MLB began looking into the matter when it learned of it Thursday, but was unaware any of those involved other than Nix, a spokesman said.
Court records offered no names of the players who worked for Nix or those who placed bets with his business, but they provide a glimpse of the kind of money being wagered, earned and lost.
A professional football player paid Nix $245,000 for gambling losses in 2016. An MLB coach paid $4,000 in losses that same year. It was not disclosed if either bet on their own games or their own sports.
MLB prohibits players from betting on baseball or gambling illegally on sports. They can bet on other sports if it’s legal. The National Football League policy bars all personnel from betting on football games.
A Los Angeles check cashing business that has agreed to plead guilty to failing to prevent money laundering in the scheme cashed over $18 million in checks from two single bettors, prosecutors said.
One client wagered $5 million on the Super Bowl but it was not revealed if that gambit paid off.
Sports betting is legal in 30 states, but not in California. However, voters will have a chance to legalize it at the polls in November.
Nix, 45, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to run an illegal gambling operation and faces up to eight years in prison. He also admitted he failed to report $1.4 million in income in 2017 and 2018. He has agreed to pay back taxes and interest of $1.25 million and forfeit $1.3 million seized from bank accounts.
Nix began the sports bookmaking business about 20 years ago after his six-year minor league career — with stops in Arizona, Texas and California — ended, prosecutors said.
His client list was created from contacts he had made in the sports world and included current and former pro athletes. The agents he hired helped expand that clientele.
The operation eventually began using a Costa Rican business, Sand Island Sports, to create accounts where bets could be placed and tracked and credit limits set, prosecutors said. Bets were placed online or through a call center, though Nix paid winners and kept most of the money from losing bets.
Those who exceeded credit limits were shut off, though exceptions were made, according to court documents.
A sports broadcaster's account was reactivated in February 2019 after he told Nix he was refinancing his home mortgage to pay off his gambling debts.
In September 2019, Nix increased the credit limit to a baseball player with debts so he could make additional bets.
In November, 2019, Nix's partner, Edon Kagasoff, told a business manager for a professional basketball player that he would increase the maximum wager he could place to $25,000 per NBA game.
Kagasoff, 44, faces the same conspiracy charge as Nix. He also agreed to plead guilty and forfeit over $3 million in funds seized from his home and bank accounts. | https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Ex-minor-leaguer-ran-major-league-sports-betting-17049855.php | 2022-04-01T01:42:07Z |
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Houma Police urge caution after someone shoots a 4-year-old in the face with a pellet gun
Houma Police are continuing their investigation after someone inside a passing car shot a 4-year-old boy in the face with a pellet gun.
The child was walking with his family on Main Street near Ormond Street close to the twin span bridges about 7 p.m. March 20 when someone in a white car fired an air-powered pistol that struck him in the face.
The child has since recovered, police said.
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Though no arrests have been made as of Thursday, detectives have been working diligently to find the culprit, Police Chief Dana Coleman said.
“We’ve been looking at surveillance video in the area and are trying to find anything that looks abnormal like vehicles or people we can identify and bring them in for questioning,” Coleman said. “This incident is still under investigation.”
The March 20 incident is not related to BB gun shootings that occurred in Houma in 2019, Coleman said. In that investigation, an unnamed 17-year-old was charged with aggravated assault after people reported being shot by a BB gun in different locations throughout Houma.
“This is a new kid or group of kids that’s around here that did this,” Coleman said. “Hopefully somebody will turn them in because this child didn’t deserve to sustain injuries like this. They were just minding their business. It was a random thing.”
Coleman urged residents to be aware of their surroundings when venturing out in public.
“When you’re out and about, even during the daytime, you should always be aware of your surroundings, especially if you’re alone,” he said. “Turn around, take a glimpse and just be aware of your surroundings because these things can happen so fast that the smallest observation can be very important to law-enforcement officers.”
More:Houma teens charged after having BB gun on school grounds, police say
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the Houma Police Department at 873-6371 or submit an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip at 1-800-743-7433 or online at crimestoppersbr.org.
Tips can also be submitted with the P3 Tips mobile application. Some tipsters could become eligible for a cash reward.
— Staff Writer Dan Copp can be reached at 448-7639 or at dan.copp@houmatoday.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanVCopp. | https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2022/03/31/police-continue-probe-after-someone-shoots-boy-face-pellet-gun/7228578001/ | 2022-04-01T01:42:07Z |
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Jet fuel prices on Friday were hiked by 2 per cent - the seventh straight increase this year - to an all-time high, reflecting a surge in global energy prices.
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) - the fuel that helps aeroplanes fly - was hiked by Rs 2,258.54 per kilolitre, or 2 per cent, to Rs 1,12,924.83 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification by state-owned fuel retailers.
There was, however, no change in the price of petrol and diesel on Friday. Prior to the second pause in 11 days, auto fuel rates had gone up by Rs 6.40 per litre.
The increase in ATF price comes on back of the steepest ever hike 18.3 per cent (Rs 17,135.63 per kl) effected on March 16.
Jet fuel prices are revised on the 1st and 16th of every month based on the average international price of benchmark fuel in the preceding fortnight.
Jet fuel, which makes up for almost 40 per cent of the running cost of an airline, has this year surged to new highs.
ATF prices have increased every fortnight since the start of 2022. In seven hikes beginning January 1, ATF prices have been increased by Rs 38,902.92 kl or almost 50 per cent.
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TOPEKA — Kansas senators are threatening to derail foster care reforms in an attempt to leverage support for stripping the health secretary of the ability to fight infectious disease.
Leaders of the House Children and Seniors Committee have been meeting with leaders of the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee to merge several bills based on recommendations from an interim foster care oversight committee. Sen. Richard Hilderbrand, a Baxter Springs Republican, led the oversight committee and also serves as chairman of the Senate health panel.
Negotiations fell apart Wednesday when Hilderbrand, a Baxter Springs Republican, demanded the foster care bills be packaged with Senate Bill 489, which takes away the authority of state and local health officials to order mask mandates or conduct contact tracing. Members of the House panel, led by Rep. Susan Concannon, a Beloit Republican, rebuffed the proposal. | https://www.iolaregister.com/news/state-news/senate-places-foster-care-reform-in-jeopardy | 2022-04-01T01:42:08Z |
At the time, Trump’s EPA said perchlorate was not found widely enough in drinking water or “at levels of public health concern” to warrant federal regulation. The decision was one of many Trump-era rollbacks or eliminations of existing or pending public health and environmental protections. The Biden administration ordered a review of that decision at the start of his term.
EPA Assistant Administrator Radhika Fox said the agency was “applying the right tools to support public health protections.”
Environmental groups slammed the Biden administration’s decision.
“The Trump EPA gave perchlorate a pass; it was a bad decision then, and it’s a bad decision now,” said Erik Olson of the Natural Resources Defense Council advocacy group. “Tap water across America will remain contaminated by this toxic chemical.”
Perchlorate from runoff contaminates the drinking water of as many as 16 million Americans, the Obama administration said in 2011 when it announced the EPA would for the first time set maximum limits for the chemical compound. It has been used in the U.S. for decades, particularly by the military and defense industries, and is commonly found in munitions, fireworks, matches and signal flares.
Exposure to the compound can damage the development of fetuses and children and cause measurable drops in IQ in newborns, the American Academy of Pediatrics said in 2019, when it called for stringent federal limits. It damages human development by disrupting the functioning of the thyroid gland.
In its 2020 review, the EPA said state-level regulations and cleanup activities at contaminated sites had lowered the health risks posed by the compound. Massachusetts and California, for example, limit perchlorate in drinking water to 2 parts per billion and 6 parts per billion, respectively.
“But the problem is that for the rest of the country the states have not set standards,” said Olson of the Natural Resources Defense Council. He said the compound is in “the top tier of problematic chemicals in our water.”
In the Southwest, perchlorate has been detected in groundwater that entered Lake Mead in Nevada. Manufacturing facilities in Henderson, Nevada, were the source of the chemical. The EPA said cleanup activities at two industrial sites in the state between 2002 and 2006 resulted in reduced levels of perchlorate in data provided since then by Nevada environmental and water agencies.
The EPA said Thursday it was considering other steps besides a federal drinking water limit, such as setting standards at open burning and detonation sites, where severe perchlorate contamination is generated from the burning of hazardous byproducts from weapons manufacturing and munitions. One such site is in Colfax, Louisiana, where environmentalists have long advocated for reform.
But environmental advocates said such measures fall short of what’s needed.
“Simply put, toxic chemicals used in rocket fuel do not belong in our drinking water,” said John Rumpler, senior attorney with Environment America.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, with sharply higher prices for food, gasoline and other necessities squeezing Americans’ finances.
The figure reported Thursday by the Commerce Department was the largest year-over-year rise since January 1982. Excluding volatile prices for food and energy, so-called core inflation increased 5.4% in February from 12 months earlier.
Robust consumer demand has combined with shortages of many goods to fuel the sharpest price jumps in four decades. Measures of inflation will likely worsen in the coming months because Thursday’s report doesn’t reflect the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which occurred Feb. 24. The war has disrupted global oil markets and accelerated prices for wheat, nickel and other key commodities.
Squeezed by inflation, consumers increased their spending by just 0.2% in February, down from a much larger 2.7% gain in January. Adjusted for inflation, spending actually fell 0.4% last month. The decline partly reflected a shift away from heavy spending on goods to a focus on services, such as health care, travel and entertainment, which consumers had long avoided during the worst of the pandemic.
Spending on such services grew 0.6%, the most since July, while purchases of autos, furniture, clothes and other goods dropped 2.1%. Many economists had previously suggested that a shift away from goods purchases might loosen supply chain snarls and cool inflation. But prices are still rising rapidly for goods, including a 1.1% increase in February.
Americans’ overall incomes rose 0.5% in February, the highest gain since November and up from just 0.1% in January. Wages and salaries jumped 0.8%, the most in four months.
Businesses have been raising pay to attract and keep employees — a trend that is benefiting workers but also giving employers cause to raise prices to offset their higher labor costs. That cycle is helping fuel inflation.
Last month, food costs climbed 1.4%, the most in nearly two years. Energy costs spiked 3.7%, the biggest such increase since October.
The Federal Reserve responded this month to the inflation surge by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a quarter-point from near zero, and it’s likely to keep raising it well into next year. Because its rate affects many consumer and business loans, the Fed’s rate hikes will make borrowing more expensive and could weaken the economy over time.
Michael Feroli of JPMorgan is among economists who now think the Fed will raise its key rate by an aggressive half-point in both May and June. The central bank hasn’t raised its benchmark rate by a half-point in two decades, a sign of how concerned it has become about the persistent surge in inflation.
On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.6% from January to February, up slightly from the previous month’s increase of 0.5% and matching the highest monthly figure since 2008. Core prices rose 0.4%, down from a 0.5% increase in January.
Gas prices have soared in the past month in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion, which led the United Kingdom and the Biden administration to ban Russia’s oil exports. The cost of a gallon of gas shot up to a national average of $4.24 a gallon Wednesday, according to AAA. That’s up 63 cents from a month ago, when it was $3.61.
Michael Pearce, an economist at Capital Economics, estimated that the gas price spike will cost Americans an annualized $100 billion in March.
Americans will likely dig into their savings to cover the higher gas costs in the near term, he said. “But if higher gasoline prices are sustained, that will eventually weigh on spending in other areas.”
On Thursday, President Joe Biden is expected to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oila day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve in an effort to reduce gas prices.
Thursday’s report follows a more widely monitored inflation gauge, the consumer price index, that was issued earlier this month. The CPI jumped to 7.9% in February from a year ago, the sharpest such increase in four decades.
Many economists still expect inflation to peak in the coming months. In part, that’s because price spikes that occurred last year, when the economy widely reopened, will begin to make the year-over-year price increases appear smaller. Yet Fed officials project that inflation, as measured by its preferred gauge, will still be a comparatively high 4.3% by the end of this year. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/business/a-key-inflation-gauge-sets-40-year-high-as-gas-and-food-soar/ | 2022-04-01T01:42:08Z |
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Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Last Russian troops leave Chernobyl plant
- Russia-Ukraine war: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops are now building up for new powerful attacks in the southeast after withdrawing from the north and center of the country as he also urged Ukrainians not to let up.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its sixth week. Early Friday, a Ukrainian government agency – responsible for the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nunclear power plant – said the last Russian troops have left the nuclear plant. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in his nighttime video address to the nation, said that Russian troops are now building up for new powerful attacks in the southeast after withdrawing from the north and center of the country as he also urged Ukrainians not to let up. “We know their intentions. We know what they are planning and what they are doing,” Zelenskyy said. “We know that they are moving away from those areas where we hit them in order to focus on other, very important ones where it may be difficult for us".
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday there’s “no clear evidence” that Vladimir Putin is scaling back military operations around Kyiv and suggested that the Russian president may have ordered some of his advisers fired or placed under house arrest.
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Don't throw Russia out of G20, aid group says, with eye on food crisis
Excluding Russia from the Group of 20 major economies and other international institutions could slow efforts to address a worsening global food crisis exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, the head of German aid group Welthungerhilfe (WHH) told Reuters. Read more
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European Parliament leader says visiting Kyiv
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has said she is on her way to Ukraine, making her the first EU leader to visit the war-torn country, reports AFP.
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Pentagon: Weapons shipments arrive in Ukraine
The Pentagon says an initial half-dozen shipments of weapons and other security assistance have reached Ukraine as part of the $800 million package of aid that President Joe Biden approved on March 16. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russiaukraine-war-live-updates-april-1-101648771717349-amp.html | 2022-04-01T01:42:10Z |