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Missouri governor declares end to ‘COVID-19 crisis,’ state will treat virus as endemic
Gov. Mike Parson said the virus is here to stay, but the public health crisis in Missouri is over.
Missouri will officially transition from treating COVID-19 as a public health crisis to treating it as endemic, much like the seasonal flu, Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday.
That shift will be complete on April 1, Parson said.
The change, which was first reported by the Documenting COVID-19 project and The Independent in February, comes as the state is at the lowest level of COVID-19 spread since June.
Through Wednesday, the state has recorded 1.4 million total infections and 19,990 deaths since the pandemic began.
“The COVID-19 crisis is over here in the State of Missouri,” Parson told reporters Wednesday.
The change will mean the end of daily reporting of COVID-19 infections, vaccinations and positivity rates, Parson said, as well as detailed county level case reporting. Universal contact tracing will be discontinued as well, though local jurisdictions will be encouraged to conduct case investigations with vulnerable populations as needed.
“This does not mean COVID is no longer present or future spikes and cases will not occur,” Parson said, later adding that while there will still be outbreaks in the future the threat of the virus has “significantly diminished.”
Wednesday’s report from the Department of Health and Senior Services shows that, over the past week, 2,949 cases were recorded by the state, an average of 421 per day, down 97% from the January peak.
But the state is not far removed from the last wave caused by the omicron variant.
From Dec. 21 through Feb. 10, the state reported at least 2,000 cases a day and often many times that. The highest single-day total was 20,116 on Jan. 15, and the highest 7-day average of reported cases was 12,813 per day on Jan. 21.
In all, the state reported 323,022 cases of coronavirus infection in January, more than 2.5 times the second-highest month for infections in November 2020. For three counties — Boone, Dunklin and Pulaski — more than half of all infections have been reported since Jan. 1.
Along with the highest infection rates, the 3,335 deaths during omicron wave in December, January and February was the second-deadliest period of the pandemic, behind only November 2020 through January 2021, with 6,175 deaths.
On Jan. 7, the state reported 89 COVID deaths, the ninth deadliest day of the pandemic. January, with 1,909 deaths, was the third-deadliest month overall, averaging a death every 23 minutes throughout the month.
“We want to be clear that the virus is here to stay,” Parson said, adding: “But Missourians have learned to live with COVID while living their normal lives.”
Paula Nickelson, acting director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, echoed Parson in saying that endemic does not mean the end of the virus.
“It refers to the constant presence of the disease within a population or geographic area,” she said, “just as influenza, HIV, tuberculosis and strep throat.”
The new variant that has resulted in spiking cases and lockdowns in other countries is present in Missouri, Nickelson said, and Missouri will work to protect its most vulnerable citizens. New outbreaks will occur, she said, but Missourians now have access to vaccines, testing and therapeutics.
“Some of you may question if we are moving too quickly or prematurely to an endemic phase,” she said. “The answer is no.”
Missouri Independent is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Missouri Independent maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Jason Hancock for questions: info@missouriindependent.com. Follow Missouri Independent on Facebook and Twitter.
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The House on Thursday passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation.
Experts say the legislation, which passed 232-193, would provide significant relief for privately insured patients with skimpier plans and for Medicare enrollees facing rising out-of-pocket costs for their insulin. Some could save hundreds of dollars annually, and all insured patients would get the benefit of predictable monthly costs for insulin. The bill would not help the uninsured.
But the Affordable Insulin Now Act will serve as a political vehicle to rally Democrats and force Republicans who oppose it into uncomfortable votes ahead of the midterms. For the legislation to pass Congress, 10 Republican senators would have to vote in favor. Democrats acknowledge they don't have an answer for how that's going to happen.
"If 10 Republicans stand between the American people being able to get access to affordable insulin, that's a good question for 10 Republicans to answer," said Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., a cosponsor of the House bill. "Republicans get diabetes, too. Republicans die from diabetes."
Public opinion polls have consistently shown support across party lines for congressional action to limit drug costs.
But Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., complained the legislation is only "a small piece of a larger package around government price controls for prescription drugs." Critics say the bill would raise premiums and fails to target pharmaceutical middlemen seen as contributing to high list prices for insulin.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Democrats could have a deal on prescription drugs if they drop their bid to authorize Medicare to negotiate prices. "Do Democrats really want to help seniors, or would they rather have the campaign issue?" Grassley said.
The insulin bill, which would take effect in 2023, represents just one provision of a much broader prescription drug package in President Joe Biden's social and climate legislation.
In addition to a similar $35 cap on insulin, the Biden bill would authorize Medicare to negotiate prices for a range of drugs, including insulin. It would penalize drugmakers who raise prices faster than inflation and overhaul the Medicare prescription drug benefit to limit out-of-pocket costs for enrollees.
Biden's agenda passed the House only to stall in the Senate because Democrats could not reach consensus. Party leaders haven't abandoned hope of getting the legislation moving again, and preserving its drug pricing curbs largely intact.
The idea of a $35 monthly cost cap for insulin actually has a bipartisan pedigree. The Trump administration had created a voluntary option for Medicare enrollees to get insulin for $35, and the Biden administration continued it.
In the Senate, Republican Susan Collins of Maine and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire are working on a bipartisan insulin bill. Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has introduced legislation similar to the House bill, with the support of Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.
Stung by criticism that Biden's economic policies spur inflation, Democrats are redoubling efforts to show how they'd help people cope with costs. On Thursday, the Commerce Department reported a key inflation gauge jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year rise since January 1982.
But experts say the House bill would not help uninsured people, who face the highest out-of-pocket costs for insulin. Also, people with diabetes often take other medications as well as insulin. That's done to treat the diabetes itself, along with other serious health conditions often associated with the disease. The House legislation would not help with those costs, either. Collins says she's looking for a way to help uninsured people through her bill.
About 37 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 6 million to 7 million use insulin to keep their blood sugars under control. It's an old drug, refined and improved over the years, that has seen relentless price increases.
Steep list prices don't reflect the rates insurance plans negotiate with manufacturers. But those list prices are used to calculate cost-sharing amounts that patients owe. Patients who can't afford their insulin reduce or skip doses, a strategy born of desperation, which can lead to serious complications and even death.
Economist Sherry Glied of New York University said the market for insulin is a "total disaster" for many patients, particularly those with skimpy insurance plans or no insurance.
"This will make private insurance for people with diabetes a much more attractive proposition," said Glied.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Russian troops began leaving the Chernobyl nuclear plant after soldiers got “significant doses” of radiation from digging trenches at the highly contaminated site, Ukraine’s state power company said Thursday as fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other fronts.
Energoatom gave no details on the condition of the troops or how many were affected. But it said the Russians had dug in in the forest inside the exclusion zone around the now-closed plant, the site in 1986 of the world’s worst nuclear disaster.
The troops “panicked at the first sign of illness,” which “showed up very quickly,” and began preparing to leave, Energoatom said.
There was no immediate comment from the Kremlin, and the International Atomic Energy Agency said it had not been able to confirm reports of Russian troops receiving high doses. It said it was seeking more information.
Russian forces seized the Chernobyl site in the opening stages of the Feb. 24 invasion, raising fears that they would cause damage or disruption that could spread radiation. The workforce at the site oversees the safe storage of spent fuel rods and the concrete-entombed ruins of the exploded reactor.
Edwin Lyman, a nuclear expert with the U.S.-based Union of Concerned Scientists, said it “seems unlikely” a large number of troops would develop severe radiation illness, but it was impossible to know for sure without more details.
He said contaminated material was probably buried or covered with new topsoil during the cleanup of Chernobyl, and some soldiers may have been exposed to a “hot spot” of radiation while digging. Others may have assumed they were at risk too, he said.
The reported pullout came 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 Ukraine is seeing “a buildup of Russian forces for new strikes on the Donbas, and we are preparing for that.”
Meanwhile, a convoy of buses headed to Mariupol in another bid to evacuate people from the besieged port city after the Russian military agreed to a limited cease-fire in the area. And a new round of talks aimed at stopping the fighting was scheduled for Friday.
The Red Cross said its teams were headed for Mariupol with medical supplies and other relief and hoped to take civilians out of the beleaguered city.
Tens of thousands have managed to get out of Mariupol in the past few weeks by way of humanitarian corridors, reducing its population from a prewar 430,000 to an estimated 100,000 as of last week, but other efforts to relieve the city have been thwarted by continued Russian attacks.
Early this week, the Russians said they would significantly scale back operations in areas around Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv to increase trust between the two sides and help negotiations along.
But in the Kyiv suburbs, regional governor Oleksandr Palviuk said on social media that Russian forces shelled Irpin and Makariv and that there were battles around Hostomel. Pavliuk said there were Ukrainian counterattacks and some Russian withdrawals around the suburb of Brovary to the east.
Chernihiv also came under attack. At least one person was killed and four others were wounded in the Russian shelling of a humanitarian convoy of buses sent to Chernihiv to evacuate residents cut off from food, water and other supplies, said Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Lyudmyla Denisova
Ukraine also reported Russian artillery barrages in and around the northeastern city of Kharkiv.
Despite the fighting, Russia said it committed to a cease-fire along the route from Mariupol to the Ukraine-held city of Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said 45 buses would be sent to collect civilians who have suffered some of the worst privations of the war.
Food, water and medical supplies have all run low during a weekslong blockade and bombardment of the city. Civilians who have managed to leave have typically done so using private cars, but the number of drivable vehicles left in the city has dwindled and fuel is low.
“It’s desperately important that this operation takes place,” the Red Cross said in a statement. “The lives of tens of thousands of people in Mariupol depend on it.”
Talks between Ukraine and Russia were set to resume Friday by video, according to the head of the Ukrainian delegation, David Arakhamia, fix weeks into a war that has seen thousands die and a staggering 4 million Ukrainians flee the country.
But there seemed little faith that the two sides would resolve the conflict any time soon, particularly after the Russian attacks in zones where it had offered to scale back.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that conditions weren’t yet “ripe” for a cease-fire and that he wasn’t ready for a meeting with Zelensky until negotiators do more work, Italian Premier Mario Draghi said after a telephone conversation with the Russian leader.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said alliance intelligence indicates Russia is not scaling back its military operations in Ukraine but is instead trying to regroup, resupply its forces and reinforce its offensive in the Donbas.
“Russia has repeatedly lied about its intentions,” Stoltenberg said. At the same time, he said, pressure is being kept up on Kyiv and other cities, and “we can expect additional offensive actions bringing even more suffering.”
The Donbas is the predominantly Russian-speaking industrial region where Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukrainian forces since 2014. In the past few days, the Kremlin, in a seeming shift in its war aims, said that its “main goal” now is gaining control of the Donbas, which consists of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, including Mariupol.
The top rebel leader in Donetsk, Denis Pushilin, issued an order to set up a rival city government for Mariupol, according to Russian state news agencies, in a sign of Russian intent to hold and administer the city.
Also, Ukraine’s emergency services said the death toll had risen to 20 in a Russian missile strike Tuesday on a government administration building in the southern city of Mykolaiv.
As Western officials search for clues about what Russia’s next move might be, a top British intelligence official said demoralized Russian soldiers in Ukraine are refusing to carry out orders and sabotaging their equipment and had accidentally shot down their own aircraft.
In a speech in Australia, Jeremy Fleming, head of the GCHQ electronic spy agency, said Putin had apparently “massively misjudged” the invasion.
U.S. intelligence officials have concluded that Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about how badly the war is going because they are afraid to tell him the truth.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the U.S. is wrong and that “neither the State Department nor the Pentagon possesses the real information about what is happening in the Kremlin.”
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Researchers identify COVID-19-associated brain damage months after infection
Contracting the COVID-19 virus may result in damage to brain tissue and cognitive decline, according to new study released on Monday.
Researchers from the University of Oxford looked into brain changes in 785 participants, who each received two brain scans, in the long-term UK Biobank study. Among the participants, 401 contracted the coronavirus between the two scans, giving researchers an opportunity to see changes between the first and second scans.
Researchers observed a reduction in grey matter thickness in both the orbitofrontal cortex, the part of the brain believed to be associated with decisionmaking, as well as the parahippocampal gyrus, which plays a part in the brain’s emotional and behavioral responses.
The participants in this study were aged between 51 and 81.
Greater markers of tissue damage were also observed in the primary olfactory cortex, which is a part of the brain that receives information from smells. A common symptom of COVID-19 is a loss of taste or smell that can last long after a person has recovered from their infection.
The participants who contracted the virus were observed to have experienced a larger reduction in global brain size and were also found to have a greater average cognitive decline. Participants who tested positive for COVID-19 were found to take longer to complete a cognitive test, indicating a worsening of executive function.
“It is brain damage, but it is possible that it is reversible,” Gwenaëlle Douaud, lead author of the study and an associate professor at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at Oxford, told NBC News. “But it is still relatively scary because it was in mildly infected people.”
The study also noted that these results were representative of an average and that not all patients who contract COVID-19 will display brain abnormalities. The study also had some limitations, including the lack of information on how severe the individual cases of COVID-19 were, though researchers accounted for which cases resulted in hospitalization.
There were also few nonwhite participants in the study, according to researchers, and they were unable to identify specific strains of COVID-19 among the participants.
“Whether these abnormal changes are the hallmark of the spread of the pathogenic effects, or of the virus itself in the brain, and whether these may prefigure a future vulnerability of the limbic system in particular, including memory, for these participants, remains to be investigated,” read the study.
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NEW YORK (AP) —The following list shows the Nasdaq stocks that have gone up the most and down the most based on percent of change for 2021. No securities trading below 1000 shares are included. Net and percentage change are the difference be- tween last year's closing price and this year's closing. Changes for issues added during the year are calcu- lated from closing prices on the first trading day. UPS Name PEHighLowLastChg.Pct. 1CiscoSys 19 46.74 44.15 46.25 +1.38 + 3.1 2AppleIncs 33 128.72 117.57 121.42 +.16 + .1 3Intel 12 63.14 57.91 60.74 — .04 — .1 4Microsoft 37 237.47 224.26 231.60 — .78 — .3 DOWNS Name PEHighLowLastChg.Pct. 1Microsoft 37 237.47 224.26 231.60 — .78 — .3 2Intel 12 63.14 57.91 60.74 — .04 — .1 3AppleIncs 33 128.72 117.57 121.42 +.16 + .1 4CiscoSys 19 46.74 44.15 46.25 +1.38 + 3.1 —————————
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NEW YORK (AP) —The following list shows the Nasdaq stocks that have gone up the most and down the most based on percent of change for 2021. No securities trading below 1000 shares are included. Net and percentage change are the difference be- tween last year's closing price and this year's closing. Changes for issues added during the year are calcu- lated from closing prices on the first trading day. UPS Name PEHighLowLastChg.Pct. 1CiscoSys 19 46.74 44.15 46.25 +1.38 + 3.1 2AppleIncs 33 128.72 117.57 121.42 +.16 + .1 3Intel 12 63.14 57.91 60.74 — .04 — .1 4Microsoft 37 237.47 224.26 231.60 — .78 — .3 DOWNS Name PEHighLowLastChg.Pct. 1Microsoft 37 237.47 224.26 231.60 — .78 — .3 2Intel 12 63.14 57.91 60.74 — .04 — .1 3AppleIncs 33 128.72 117.57 121.42 +.16 + .1 4CiscoSys 19 46.74 44.15 46.25 +1.38 + 3.1 —————————
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Biden wants a federal minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. The Biden administration aims to establish minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes — part of a push to improve care for residents. Doing so amid staffing issues could prove challenging. Transcript. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:. The Biden administration wants to change...
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Isis ‘Beatle’ gave hostages ‘going-away beatings’, trial hears
British jihadi was remembered by prisoners for brutality, says prosecutor
El Shafee Elsheikh, a British Isis fighter on trial in the US, gave “going-away beatings” to hostages, the prosecution claimed as the jihadist faced a federal court for his role in the kidnap and murder of four Americans.
London-born Elsheikh is accused of being part of a cell that kept more than 20 hostages between 2012 and 2015. He is on trial in Alexandria, Virginia.
The court heard that he and alleged co-conspirators Alexanda Kotey and Mohammed Emwazi – an executioner better known as “Jihadi John” – formed a group known by their prisoners as “The Beatles” due in part to their British accents.
Prosecutor John Gibbs said Elsheikh was known as “Ringo” and hostages remembered him for his unusual penchant for brutality even within a terrorist group known for being cruel.
Mr Gibbs said interviews given by Elsheikh after his capture in 2018 in which he admitted to beatings will be aired.
Surviving hostages will testify that Elsheikh and his British partners were more likely than day-to-day guards to hand out beatings, according to the prosecutor.
The three even gave “going-away beatings” to hostages about to be released after paying a ransom, Mr Gibbs said.
When Elsheikh and the others learned that a European hostage was marking his 25th birthday, they made sure to hit him exactly 25 times, Mr Gibbs said.
The prosecutor referred only to three British nationals while public discussion has usually recognised a fourth “Beatle” in Aine Davis, who is serving a prison sentence in Turkey on terrorism charges.
Emwazi was killed in a drone strike in 2015, 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.
Elsheikh is the most high-profile Isis member to face a trial, and the proceedings may shed some light on the inner workings of the terror group.
He is charged with the killing of journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and aid workers Kayla Mueller and Peter Kassig. The indictment also holds him responsible for the deaths of British aid workers David Haines and Alan Henning.
The trial is expected to last four weeks and hear testimony from more than 30 witnesses — some of them former captives of the group.
Mr Gibbs said interviews given by Elsheikh to the FBI, Department of Defence and the media after his capture in 2018 would be used against him.
Elsheikh admitted he was an Isis fighter who oversaw western hostages. He also admitted to beating the hostages and being involved in ransom demands.
Edward MacMahon, defending, said his client made statements during his captivity because he feared for his life, and that evidence of what he told journalists would be shown to be inconsistent.
The defence accepts Elsheikh was involved with Isis but denies he was a member of “The Beatles” and has claimed a case of mistaken identity.
Additional reporting by Associated Press
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Letter to the editor: Colorado GOP is pushing aside longtime public servants
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Last week, I read an opinion piece in Summit Daily by Scott Estill, who wondered “Where are the Summit County Republicans hiding?” The Democratic Party is strong and growing stronger in Summit County. In response, the Republican Party is offering Summit County voters a website that hasn’t been updated in two years and a list of generic Republican talking points. Estill’s piece drew my attention to a statewide problem: The Colorado Republican Party has lost all interest in appealing to voters outside of its most radical enclaves.
Consider Colorado GOP Chair Kristi Burton Brown, who was elected last year to be a fresh face for the party. Some years ago, she was the face of Amendment 48, a state ballot measure that tried to ban most forms of contraception by assigning legal rights to embryos at the moment of fertilization. She later served as a top adviser to candidate Lauren Boebert, someone who unfortunately needs no introduction. In November 2020, Burton Brown became President of FEC United, a right-wing extremist group with direct militia ties, just in time to lead their election denial efforts in the weeks before the Capitol riot. This is who Colorado Republicans are hoping will endear them to Colorado’s sensible voters?
Look to your left and you’ll find Democrats making earnest appeals to voters outside of their base by working to address kitchen table issues for Colorado families. Gov. Jared Polis and the state leadership are focused on lowering costs and making Colorado more affordable. Look to your right and you’ll find longtime public servants in the Colorado GOP being pushed aside in favor of unqualified radicals. It sure feels like Colorado Republicans want the approval of a disgraced one-term president more than they want the trust of Colorado voters.
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Severe storms that included at least two confirmed tornadoes injured several people Wednesday, damaged homes and businesses and downed power lines in Mississippi and Tennessee after they spread damage in Arkansas, Missouri and Texas overnight before moving to the Deep South.
No deaths had been reported from the storms as of Wednesday evening, officials said.
But widespread damage was reported in the Jackson, Tennessee, area as a tornado warning was in effect. “Significant damage” occurred to a nursing home near Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office in Jackson, said Madison County Emergency Management Director Jason Moore.
In Nashville, Tennessee, paneling fell five stories from the side of a downtown hotel Wednesday evening and onto a roof of a building below. The fire department warned the debris could become airborne as high winds continued, and some hotel guests were moved to other parts of the building due to concerns that the roof would become unstable. No injuries were immediately associated with the collapse.
A warehouse roof collapsed as the storms moved through Southaven, Mississippi, near Memphis, police said. The building had been evacuated and no injuries were reported.
The Mississippi Senate suspended its work as weather sirens blared during a tornado watch in downtown Jackson. Some employees took shelter in the Capitol basement.
Rander P. Adams said his and his wife, Janice Delores Adams, were in their home near downtown Jackson when severe weather blew through during a tornado warning Wednesday afternoon. He said their lights flashed and they heard a loud whistling noise.
As his wife tried to open their front door, a large window exploded a few feet from her.
“The glass broke just as if someone threw a brick through it,” he said. “I advised her then, ‘Let’s go to the back of the house.’”
Adams said the storm toppled trees in a nearby park, and a large tree across the street from their house split in half. “We were blessed,” he said. “Instead of falling toward the house, it fell the other way.”
Earlier Wednesday, a tornado that struck Springdale, Arkansas, and the adjoining town of Johnson, about 145 miles (235 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock, about 4 a.m. injured seven people, two critically, said Washington County, Arkansas, Emergency Management Director John Luther. He had no additional information about them.
The National Weather Service said that tornado would be rated “at least EF-2,” which would mean wind speeds reached 111-135 mph (178-217 kph).
“Search and rescue teams have been deployed, as there are significant damages and injuries,” Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said.
In northwest Missouri, an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds around 90 mph (145 kph) struck St. Joseph on Tuesday night, according to the weather service. That tornado damaged two homes, but no injuries were reported there. Another EF-1 tornado with wind speeds around 100 mph (160 kph) touched down briefly before dawn Wednesday in a rural subdivision 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Dallas, damaging two roofs, the weather service reported.
The storms come a week after a tornado in a New Orleans-area neighborhood carved a path of destruction during the overnight hoursand killed a man.
Damage was extensive in Springdale, including to an elementary school gymnasium and a warehouse, KFSM-TV reported. The Springdale School District, which is the largest in Arkansas, canceled all classes Wednesday.
“We have some commercial buildings and residences and everything in between … with severe storm damage,” Luther said.
More than 8,000 power outages were reported in Arkansas, while outages totaled about 44,000 in Mississippi, 26,000 each in Louisiana and Alabama and 24,000 in Tennessee.
Strong winds in Louisiana overturned semitrailers, peeled the roof from a mobile home, sent a tree crashing into a home and knocked down power lines, according to weather service forecasters, who didn’t immediately confirm any tornadoes in the state.
Ahead of the storms, schools in Memphis and dozens in Mississippi closed early or conducted classes online as a precaution against having children in crowded buildings or on buses. Officials in various Mississippi counties opened safe locations for people worried about staying in their homes during the storm. And in Louisiana, officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency advised people living in temporary housing such as trailers after Hurricane Ida to be on the alert and know where to go in case they need to evacuate.
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This story corrects that significant damage occurred to a nursing home near a hospital, not to the hospital.
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Bleed reported from Little Rock, Ark., and Miller reported from Oklahoma City. Associated Press journalists Jay Reeves in Newnan, Ga.; Rebecca Santana in New Orleans; Andrew DeMillo in Little Rock, Ark.; Adrian Sainz in Memphis, Tenn.; Margery Beck in Omaha, Neb.; Jonathan Mattise in Nashville, Tennessee; Emily Wagner Pettus in Jackson, Mississippi; and Terry Wallace in Dallas contributed to this report.
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A Bristol organisation has issued a stark warning as people across the city are to feel the cost of living increase even more from today (April 1). The National Food Service Bristol has said that "the cost of living crisis is going to cause suffering for people across the country".
From today, gas and electricity bills are due to rise by an average of 54 per cent, while new council tax rates also come into force in April. From April 6, 2022 to April 5, 2023, National Insurance contributions will increase by 1.25 percentage points, reports the MEN.
With household finances being squeezed further across the board, inflation rose to 6.2 per cent in February from 5.5 per cent in January. The Chancellor of the Exchequer unveiled his Spring Statement earlier this month (March 23), announcing a number of measures to help families with the escalating cost of living crisis, but there are fears millions more could be pushed into poverty.
Read more: Places in Bristol you can get help from if you're struggling with cost of living
Carys Kettlety, of National Food Service Bristol, which runs a family dining club in Lockleaze, said: "Last month one million adults in the UK went an entire day without food. Food insecurity has been growing year on year in the decade since the Conservatives took office.
"Last year, two and a half million emergency food parcels were distributed by the Trussell Trust. Food insecurity causes health inequalities and worse educational outcomes alongside mental health issues and social isolation. In the UK cases of malnutrition have almost doubled in the past decade.
"Food insecurity is a political choice. The main drivers of food insecurity are issues with the benefits system and the erosion of the social safety net."
Ms Kettlety said that changes to the benefit system, including the so-called ‘bedroom tax’ and the five week wait for UC, are some of the main reasons people use food banks. Almost half of all people who used a food bank in 2020 were paying back debt to the government, she continued, adding the debt was accrued from benefit overpayments or advances.
"It is unsurprising but still damning that those in receipt of Universal Credit are five times more likely to be food insecure than those not on the benefit," she continued. "While food and energy prices continue to rise, our wages have stagnated. Recent inflation rates have meant wages have fallen in real terms for the third time in a decade.
"Weekly wages are now £3 less than at the time of the 2008 financial crisis, according to the TUC. We are experiencing the longest pay squeeze in living memory.
"Typical of this Tory government, the response to food insecurity is being outsourced. We cannot and should not expect food banks to be the solution to food insecurity. Food banks are a symbol of the government’s failure to care for people’s needs with the dignity they deserve.
"The cost of living crisis is going to cause suffering for people across the country, with those already living on the sharp end of poverty hit the hardest. More households are going to struggle to access the food they need.
"We must fight for those solutions that provide a real improvement to people’s material conditions and make food affordable in the long term for all."
Read more: BristolLive's Benefit Bristol campaign shines a light on cost of living crisis
Ms Kettlety said the government must be forced to reinvest in the social safety net, increasing the resilience of families so they can weather unexpected crises. This means increasing benefits and scrapping punitive measures such as sanctions, the bedroom tax, and the five-week wait for UC, she added.
She continued : "We urgently need to fix the energy crisis which is increasing food prices and straining household budgets, leading people to choose between heating and eating by instituting a windfall tax on energy company’s profits, bringing the energy cap back down, investing in renewable energy and crucially, by bringing energy back into public ownership.
"Wages aren't going to go up on their own. They will only rise if we join our trade unions and use our power as workers to force our employers to pay us what we deserve.
"If we are serious about tackling food insecurity we need to move beyond a commodified food system towards a world where food provision is regarded as a public good, affordable for all. A fully funded National Food Service would provide nutritious food, delivered by well paid, unionised workers in dedicated community buildings in every neighbourhood across the country."
Mary McGrath MBE, CEO of Food Cycle, which provides a three-course veggie meal on a Wednesday evening in Easton and in Barton Hill on a Saturday lunchtime, said: "We will always do our best to be there for the communities we're in and we'll just try and work harder and do better and reach more people.
"For those affected by the increasing costs of living, we would say by coming along to share a meal with us you’re not only saving on the price of the ingredients for dinner that might, but enjoying a warm dining room and saving on your own heating bills. We often have surplus food leftover at the end of our meals which we give to those who need it to take home too."
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Foreign Minister Marise Payne has appointed Harinder Sidhu as Australia's next High Commissioner to New Zealand.
Ms Sidhu is a career diplomat who has served in Russia, India, and Syria and replaces Patricia Forsythe in the role, who left this week.
She inherits a strong trans-Tasman relationship underpinned by people-to-people links, but increasingly strained in recent years.
New Zealand governments have decried the thousands of deportations from Australia, and most vociferously those made on character grounds rather than serious criminality.
The Australian and New Zealand governments have also traded barbs over contrasting policies to China, COVID-19 border restrictions and Australia's citizenship-stripping practices of dual nationals.
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Kirby Smart Updates Status of Cedric Washington
As reported by Jordan Hill of Dawgs247 a week ago, Georgia's depth at inside linebacker is extremely thin following an injury to freshman Cedric Washington. Additionally, Hill reported last week that the relative of former Bulldog great Nick Chubb sustained an injury during a contact drill in practice last week. The injury is expected to keep the true freshman out for the remainder of spring practice.
Kirby Smart spoke with the media for the first time since the injury occurred last week and offered an update on the status of the freshman linebacker.
"CJ Washington had a really tough injury. He was face down at practice. He was concunssed, he has a neck injury. We don’t know the severity. He can walk. He is going to be in a neck brace for a while. He’s meeting with several doctors tomorrow."
Washington is not the only linebacker limited this spring due to injury, as Rian Davis and Smael Mondon are both recovering from injury. Davis's injury is a carryover from last season, while Mondon is recovering from offseason surgery to repair his shoulder, a similar procedure Nakobe Dean received last year.
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MIAMI (AP) — A Florida police officer fatally shot a man who was able to arm himself after being arrested Thursday, officials said.
The shooting occurred shortly before noon at a western Miami-Dade home, according to a police news release.
Miami-Dade police officers had been assisting Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Marshals Service when they took a 53-year-old man into custody, police said. The man complained of feeling ill, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to evaluate him. During the evaluation, the man somehow armed himself, and shots were fired, officials said.
The man died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
The shooting is being investigated by state police officials.
Police didn't immediately release the names or races of the dead man or the officer who shot him.
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"Cheer Boxes," Now En Route to Poland, Meant to Bring Joy to the Youngest Who Have Been Displaced
LAS VEGAS, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty ONE Group, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and ONE of the fastest growing franchisors in the world, set off on a crusade only three short weeks ago to collect tens of thousands of shoe boxes of toys, "cheer boxes," for Ukrainian children who have been displaced by the war.
The idea came from the daughters of the company's CEO and founder, Kuba Jewgieniew, who wanted children to help children in need. Jewgieniew's parents and family are from Poland while his wife, Luba Jewgieniew, was born and raised in Ukraine. The family originally hoped to collect just 300 boxes, but the result was well beyond anything the girls or the company could have expected.
"People helping people is what our COOLTURE (cool + culture) is all about," said Kuba Jewgieniew, CEO and Founder of Realty ONE Group. "Our entire ONE family across 45 states shared their love along with local schools, hospitals, neighbors and other real estate companies and it was ONE of the most amazing things I've ever experienced.
In total, Realty ONE Group estimates it collected more than 30,000 cheer boxes stuffed with toys, some clothing and loving, hand-crafted notes to all ages of Ukrainian children. The boxes began to overflow at the company's several hub offices in Orange County, Phoenix and Las Vegas, and now have been crated and shipped to the east coast where they'll make the final trek overseas to the south of Poland where Jewgieniew's family will drive distribution efforts.
Realty ONE Group has a long legacy of giving back through its 501(c)3, ONE Cares, having impacted nearly 300,000 lives in 2021, giving back more than $200,000 to organizations everywhere while planting 139,000 trees through its ONE Tree, ONE World program to make the earth greener as we expand our footprint around the world.
The UNBrokerage, as it's known in the industry, now has more than 17,000 real estate professionals in more than 400 offices in 45 states, Washington D.C. and Canada and will be opening in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Italy, Singapore and Spain, in addition to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.
Learn more at www.OwnAOne.com.
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About Realty ONE Group
Founded in 2005, Realty ONE Group is an industry disruptor, radically changing the face of real estate franchising with its unique business model, fun coolture, technology infrastructure and superior support for its real estate professionals. The company has rapidly evolved to include more than 17,000 real estate professionals in over 400+ offices across 45 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Singapore and Costa Rica. Realty ONE Group ranks in the top one percent in the nation by REAL Trends, has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 5 Real Estate Franchise and has been on Inc. 500's list of the Fastest-Growing Companies for seven consecutive years. Realty ONE Group is surging ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com.
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Premiere: Steamboat Revival’s ‘Fire on the Hill’ takes you into outer space
The new band Steamboat Revival hasn’t even been together a year, but their sound is fully developed. Encompassing everything from classic Southern rock, to soul, to even a little prog—this group has a little something for everyone.
Bolstered by sax, keys, and frontman Christopher Burke’s big voice, it feels as though Steamboat Revival has been around for ages, rather than coming together at a jam session during the pandemic.
We’re excited to premiere the live video for their song, “Fire on the Hill,” which you can check out below, along with an interview with Burke, talking about how the band came together and what they have in store.
The Pitch: This song is called “Fire on the Hill,” but it goes into outer space. How’d this mini-epic come to be so big?
Christopher Burke: “Fire on the Hill” was written in Colorado in 2016. The song was actually about a fire that happened in Nederland, Colorado, while I was visiting an ex-lover of mine on the commune that she was living on.
It was a beautiful day and all of a sudden, black smoke was seen in the distance. Next thing you know, we’re all in a panic because, as you know, fires in the mountains spread so quickly.
The song needed to have an ethereal life or death essence to it. What’s beautiful in our band is that each player can tell the tale further within their own instruments. We can allow the song to breathe life within it because of the great musicianship we have in our band.
Why did you choose to do a live video for this song, and what led you to choose Studio48?
I prefer live recordings. This is what we sound like live—no BS or tricks coming from the studio. Some mixing and mastering and voilà, finished product. It’s one take. We did three recordings, and each one sounded different. We chose our last one.
The second to last take even got more psychedelic, but we’ll save it for later. I dislike when I see a band that I really love but when push comes to shove, they can’t pull it off in a show.
We go back into the studio to do actual tracking on this single on April 4, and we will have this at a radio length acceptable rate—under four minutes. When you do a live one first, I at least don’t feel like I’m cut-throating the song’s potential.
We chose Studio 48, because honestly, they have the best rates and bang for your buck, and Brennan and Ian Pittman are awesome. They’re brothers running a business. It’s great. we’re treated like family at their studio. Even Hank, their dog, is liking me now.
You’re a band that came together during the pandemic. Where did you all meet beforehand?
We started this band eight months ago at Westport Saloon during Coyote Bill’s Tuesday open jams. I had just moved back from California. I lost my job, girlfriend, and coffee shop in a span of two months due to the pandemic, and I said, “Fuck it. I’m going back into music.”
Nate Wilkinson and I were the first ones to really come together and put everything through the wringer. This band has been a huge shit show of ups and downs. We’ve gone through a lot of musicians, but we have a really great group now. I feel confident that this group will be doing huge things in the future.
Do you have plans to record anytime soon, or are you still working out the songs?
Yes, we are recording a bunch in April and should have an EP at the end of the month. I’m always working on songs. Nate and I arrange a new song every Monday and Tuesday. I write out the base and foundation and lyrics. He helps me out a lot within the bridge areas or other parts I’m stuck on, then transposes for the band.
You can find out more about Steamboat Revival on Facebook. Catch them live at the Phoenix Saturday, April 9.
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Which Dior blushes are best?
Dior is best known for its beautiful designer clothing and accessories, but the brand also offers a full line of luxury beauty products and fragrances. Dior blushes are one of the brand’s standout products, adding the perfect amount of natural color to give you a healthy glow.
Dior blushes are available in both powder and cream formulas, so there’s an option no matter your skin type. Their high-quality ingredients offer vibrant color that can last all day. If you’re looking for a highly pigmented blush that’s available in a variety of flattering shades, Dior Rouge Blush is the bestselling option.
What to know before you buy a Dior blush
Formula
Dior blushes are available in two formulas: powder or cream.
Powder blushes are the most common option, so they’re the most widely used. They come in a compact and are applied with a brush. Powder formulas have a dry texture that has a lightweight look and feel on the skin. They can be fairly sheer, so they also look more natural on the skin, but you can build them up to get a more intense color if you prefer.
Powder blush works extremely well for oily skin because its dry texture helps absorb oil to reduce shine. It may not be the best option for dry or mature skin because it can settle in fine lines and cling to dry patches.
Cream blushes have a more emollient texture that glides easily over the skin. They contain moisturizing ingredients, making them ideal for dry or mature skin. Because of the hydrating formula, they have a dewy finish, so they can help your skin look fresh and youthful.
Cream blushes come in a small pot, container or compact and can be applied with your fingers, a brush or a sponge. However, they aren’t the best fit for oily skin because they can make you look shiny. A cream blush doesn’t last as long on the skin as a powder formula, either.
Finish
Dior blushes are available in three finish options: matte, satin and shimmer.
- Matte: Dior matte blushes don’t have any shine, shimmer or glitter, so they don’t reflect the light. They have a flat finish that works well for oily or combination skin because it won’t make your skin look greasy. Matte blushes tend to wear longer on the skin.
- Satin: Dior satin blushes have a slight sheen that’s flattering on most skin types. Their finish resembles real skin, so they can look very natural. They don’t contain any noticeable shimmer or glitter particles.
- Shimmer: Dior shimmer blushes contain mica shimmer particles that give them an obvious shine. They’re particularly flattering for dull skin since they help brighten up the complexion.
Shade range
Dior blushes come in a relatively natural shade range, so you can find options that suit most skin tones. You can choose from Dior blushes in pink, rose, peach, bronze, nude and berry shades that coordinate with some Dior lipstick shades to help you create a flattering monochromatic look.
What to look for in a quality Dior blush
Packaging
Most Dior blushes come in plastic compacts that are easy to toss in your bag and bring with you for touch-ups during the day.
Some compacts have a clear plastic lid that allows you to see the shade even when the lid is closed, which can be convenient if you’re searching through your makeup bag for a particular blush. However, other Dior blushes have a solid lid with a mirror on the inside that makes it easy to check your makeup during the day and freshen it up if necessary.
Wear time
Dior powder blushes wear longer on the skin than cream blushes, but all formulas last at least 6-8 hours. Some Dior powder blushes are formulated for even longer wear. They’re highly pigmented, so their color can remain on the skin for up to 12 hours without fading.
Brush
Some Dior blushes include a small brush to apply the color to your cheeks. While these mini brushes don’t work as well as full-size makeup brushes, they can come in very handy for touch-ups when you’re out and about.
How much you can expect to spend on a Dior blush
Dior blushes cost $39-$145. Most formulas range from $39-$50, but some larger palettes that contain multiple blush shades or blush, bronzer and/or highlighter shades cost $75-$145.
Dior blush FAQ
Are Dior blushes fragrance-free?
A. Most Dior blushes contain artificial fragrances to give the products a pleasant scent. However, because chemical fragrances can sometimes irritate the skin, these blushes may not be the best option for sensitive skin.
What’s the best way to apply Dior blush?
A. Dior powder and cream blushes are best applied with an angled blush brush. The shape fits the curve of your cheek to apply the blush smoothly and precisely. You can also use a makeup sponge or even clean fingers to blend a Dior cream blush over your skin.
What’s the best Dior blush to buy?
Top Dior blush
What you need to know: This highly pigmented blush delivers a bold flush of color that can last all day on the skin.
What you’ll love: The blushes are highly pigmented but buildable, so you can achieve a soft wash of color or an intense flush. The blush shades coordinate with Rouge Dior lipstick shades. They’re available in three finish options. The compacts include a mirror and a brush.
What you should consider: Because they’re so pigmented, there can be a learning curve when applying these blushes.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Top Dior blush for the money
Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush
What you need to know: These universally flattering blushes deliver a healthy, natural glow designed to suit your skin tone.
What you’ll love: The Color Reviver technology helps the blush react to your skin’s moisture level to deliver the perfect flush. The formula is buildable to provide custom pigmentation. The color lasts all day on the cheeks.
What you should consider: Because it’s somewhat sheer, it can require several layers to show up well on darker skin tones.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Worth checking out
Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette
What you need to know: This convenient palette contains four shades of blush and highlighter to give your cheeks a lovely glow, though the shade options are limited.
What you’ll love: The shades can be used together or separately. The powders have a finely milled texture that looks natural on the skin. The shimmery finish adds a healthy glow, but it can be built up for a more intense highlight.
What you should consider: It’s only available in three shade options.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
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Shares of Waste Connections Inc.
WCN,
+0.34%
inched 0.34% higher to C$174.83 Thursday, in what proved to be an otherwise all-around down trading session for the Canadian market, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index
GSPTSE,
-0.84%
falling 0.84% to 21,890.16. This was the stock's fifth consecutive day of gains. Waste Connections Inc. closed C$1.29 short of its 52-week high (C$176.12), which the company achieved on November 29th. Trading volume of 332,009 shares remained below its 50-day average volume of 422,676.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use.
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https://www.marketwatch.com/story/waste-connections-inc-stock-rises-thursday-outperforms-market-01648758990-9932e497c216
| 2022-04-01T00:22:13Z
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Under the radar: Australia to cash in as a forgotten commodity booms
Locally-listed Alumina Ltd, which has had a direct 40 per cent curiosity within the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) three way partnership with Alcoa since 1995, was forecasting a modest three million tonne surplus of provide over demand for this yr.
It’s now anticipating a a million tonne surplus, or lower than two per cent of provide ex-China. China’s alumina manufacturing tends to be dedicated to its home aluminum trade, with occasional exports of its comparatively high-cost manufacturing when costs are exceptionally excessive.
The disruptions to provide generated by occasions in Ukraine – Nikolaev’s output may by no means come again into the market and the sanctions on Russia might stay in place indefinitely — add one other dimension to the marketplace for a commodity whose long-term outlook already appeared constructive due to structural adjustments to the character of demand.
The aluminium worth surged final yr – the common of $US329 a tonne compares with the 2020 common worth of $US271 a tonne – as China started implementing insurance policies to scale back its vitality consumption and the carbon depth of its energy sector (about 80 per cent of the electrical energy utilized in its main aluminium and alumina manufacturing is coal-fired).
While China may need dialled down these efforts to make its energy era extra environment friendly and fewer carbon-intensive this yr after this yr because it focuses on making an attempt to place a ground beneath its anaemic (by China’s requirements) financial development charge, the long term technique of reducing the vitality depth of its economic system and decarbonising stays.
That’s additionally, clearly, a world purpose and one that ought to drive long-term will increase in demand for aluminium and alumina due to their makes use of in renewable vitality applied sciences and electrical autos.
Australia’s alumina and, certainly, aluminium metallic producers are well-positioned to learn from what’s occurring now inside japanese Europe and from the responses of China and the remainder of the world to local weather change in future.
The long-term demand outlook is due to this fact sturdy in a decarbonising world and may be very constructive for Rio, South 32 and the AWAC three way partnership due to their low-cost and high-quality manufacturing, the problems confronting Rusal and the probability that China’s trade might be impacted by its vitality and environmental targets.
Alumina Ltd should be essentially the most leveraged to what’s occurring out there right this moment and that long-term outlook as a result of it’s a pure alumina play and its 40 per cent curiosity in AWAC offers it a share of a producer within the first-quartile on prices, which has the biggest publicity to market costs – about 97 per cent of its output is bought close to the spot market indices — and whose operations have half the carbon depth of the common alumina producer.
Oddly, regardless of the surge within the alumina worth final yr and the spike for the reason that invasion of Ukraine – which presages an enormous enhance within the flows of money from AWAC, Alumina’s share worth right this moment is roughly the identical because it was six months in the past.
It appears that, regardless of having maybe the cleanest publicity to a section of the commodities markets which is being immediately and positively impacted by each present geopolitics and the underlying long-term responses to world warming, Alumina Ltd – like alumina itself — doesn’t appeal to a lot scrutiny or consideration.
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Perhaps that’s as a result of it’s seen as a part of Alcoa slightly than an impartial entity entitled to a stream of revenue from the three way partnership. As a pure play Alumina Ltd’s worth should extra immediately replicate adjustments in alumina costs than extra numerous producers like Rio or South32.
In any occasion, Australia’s alumina and, certainly, aluminium metallic producers are well-positioned to learn from what’s occurring now inside japanese Europe and from the responses of China and the remainder of the world to local weather change in future.
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https://thewall.fyi/under-the-radar-australia-to-cash-in-as-a-forgotten-commodity-booms/
| 2022-04-01T00:22:12Z
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Arizona governor won't say transgender people exist
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is refusing to say if he thinks transgender people actually exist
Arizona governor won't say transgender people exist
Show all 2Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey refused to say Thursday if transgender people actually exist, twice dodging direct questions on the subject just a day after he signed legislation limiting transgender rights.
The Republican worked instead to defend his signatures on bills that bar transgender girls and women from playing on girls high school and women's college sports teams and barring gender affirming surgery for anyone under age 18.
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.
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How hunting moose could save the moose population
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. Warmer New England winters mean moose face a bigger threat from winter ticks. Some states are trying a strategy of hunting more moose to try to save them. (Story first aired on ATC on March 17, 2022.) Transcript. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:....
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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.
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Overnight Health Care — Florida sets off COVID-19 vaccine firestorm
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Florida set off a firestorm after officials said they would recommend against vaccination for health children.
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Florida to advise against coronavirus vaccine for healthy children
The Florida COVID wars are taking a new turn.
Florida’s Department of Health will recommend against coronavirus vaccination for “healthy children,” the state’s surgeon general said Monday, contradicting the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other experts.
Florida “is going to be the first state to officially recommend against the COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children,” state surgeon general Joseph Ladapo said at the end of a roundtable discussion on the virus response.
Ladapo did not provide details such as who would qualify as a healthy child, or go into the reasoning for his decision.
The move is an escalation in the divide of Florida’s pandemic response under Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) from that of national experts.
From the experts: The CDC recommends that everyone aged 5 and older get the coronavirus vaccine. Existing vaccines are not yet approved for those younger than 5.
While COVID-19 is generally worse in older age groups, the CDC noted that as of mid-October 2021, there were “more than 8,300 COVID-19 related hospitalizations and nearly 100 deaths from COVID-19″ among children 5-11, and the coronavirus is one of the top 10 causes of death in that age group.
Getting the vaccine helps prevent children from getting seriously ill with the virus if they do contract it and also protects people of other ages in the surrounding community, the CDC noted.
“Before recommending COVID-19 vaccination for children, scientists conducted clinical trials with thousands of children and no serious safety concerns were identified,” the CDC adds.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends that children get vaccinated.
Biden administration blasts the move: White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday called it “deeply disturbing” for the Florida Department of Health to advise against vaccinating “healthy children” against COVID-19.
“Absolutely not,” Psaki said when asked if the Florida recommendation was a good policy. “Let me just note that we know the science. We know the data and what works and what the most effective steps are in protecting people of a range of ages from hospitalization and even death. The FDA [Food and Drug Administration] and CDC have already weighed in on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for those 5 and older.”
“We also know through the data that unvaccinated teenagers are three times as likely to be hospitalized if they get COVID than vaccinated teenagers,” Psaki continued. “So it’s deeply disturbing that there are politicians peddling conspiracy theories out there and casting doubt on vaccinations when it is our best tool against the virus and the best tool to prevent even teenagers from being hospitalized.”
Long-running disputes: Psaki has previously criticized DeSantis for his rejection of ventilators from the federal government, his embrace of antibody therapies that have not proved to be effective against the omicron variant and his opposition to masking children while in school.
Ex-Biden COVID advisers call for more action
A group of 53 authors — some of whom served on President Biden‘s coronavirus task force before he entered the White House — have released a roadmap for the “next normal,” arguing for further action as the country prepares to live with COVID-19.
In their report released Monday, the authors acknowledged the sense of fatigue that many people are now experiencing as the pandemic stretches into its third year.
“Americans are beyond tired of waking up to uncertainty about what the future holds thanks to a COVID pandemic that feels never-ending,” said Ezekiel Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, who coordinated the report.
“As the threat of Omicron fades and Americans are looking for direction, it’s time the country maps out a way forward so that people can start to live their lives in a next normal,” he added.
What they said: They advised that going forward, focus should be shifted from COVID-19 to encompass all respiratory viral illnesses such as the flu. This shift in focus should be accompanied by a goal of keeping annual deaths from respiratory viral illnesses below the worst flu season seen in the past decade, the authors wrote.
The authors also called on the federal government to support the production of at-home tests, develop standards to improve indoor air quality and support the development of new therapeutics. They also voiced support for a test-to-treat approach to treatment, which Biden announced during his State of the Union address last week.
According to the authors, the next phase of living with COVID-19 has the potential to be an “improvement over life before the virus emerged,” with a better work-life balance developing due to the rising prevalence of teleworking; the reimagining of education systems; and the development of more effective vaccines and therapeutics.
AMERICANS SIGNIFICANTLY LESS WORRIED ABOUT CONTRACTING COVID-19: GALLUP
A new Gallup poll shows that concerns about the pandemic have fallen, with just over a third of respondents saying they are now worried about contracting COVID-19.
Americans questioned in the survey released Monday are more optimistic about the state of the pandemic than they have been since June, before the pandemic’s delta and omicron variants contributed to a significant uptick in infections, according to the survey giant.
For example, just 34 percent of people said they are worried about contracting COVID-19, compared to 50 percent in January.
Meanwhile, 63 percent of U.S. adults said the situation is getting better, 46 percent said it is getting worse and 25 percent said things are about the same.
In January, 58 percent of people said the pandemic was getting worse, 20 percent said it was getting better and 22 percent said it was the same.
The latest results, however, are still quite far from the 89 percent of people who said the pandemic was improving in June.
STUDY FINDS COVID-ASSOCIATED BRAIN DAMAGE MONTHS AFTER INFECTION
Contracting the coronavirus may result in damage to brain tissue and cognitive decline, according to a new study released on Monday.
Researchers from the University of Oxford looked into brain changes in 785 participants, who each received two brain scans, in the long-term UK Biobank study. Among the participants, 401 contracted the coronavirus between the two scans, giving researchers an opportunity to see changes between the first and second scans.
Their findings: Researchers observed a reduction in grey matter thickness in both the orbitofrontal cortex, the part of the brain believed to be associated with decision-making, as well as the parahippocampal gyrus, which plays a part in the brain’s emotional and behavioral responses.
The participants in this study were aged between 51 and 81.
Greater markers of tissue damage were also observed in the primary olfactory cortex, which is a part of the brain that receives information from smells. A common symptom of COVID-19 is a loss of taste or smell that can last long after a person has recovered from their infection.
The participants who contracted the virus were observed to have experienced a larger reduction in global brain size and were also found to have a greater average cognitive decline. Participants who tested positive for COVID-19 were found to take longer to complete a cognitive test, indicating a worsening of executive function.
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Springdale man in critical condition from tornado injury
A Springdale man is in critical condition after a tree fell on him during Wednesday morning's tornado.
David Stout was at a mobile home on Aspen Ridge Drive with his father, brother, sister, and his sister's children.
The tornado hit at about 4 a.m. It knocked three trees down on top of the mobile home.
"This is the living room and this is where we all were because we ran," Karrie Stout, David's sister, told 40/29's Brett Rains while showing him a mobile home crumpled under the weight of trees trunks and branches.
"I couldn't see my kids anymore, everything was just demolished," she said. "I just couldn't understand what had happened. I couldn't figure out what was going on. I was pinned under the tree trying to get to my kids and I couldn't."
"I'm still in shock from everything that happened," she said.
David was standing at the door when a tree fell, trapping him underneath the porch.
"He was bleeding out of his mouth," she said.
Neighbors came to the rescue, removing him and driving him to the hospital.
David was transferred to UAMS in Little Rock, where he is listed in critical condition.
His trachea was crushed and he suffered injuries to his face and his mouth.
"He's not going to be able to use his mouth for a long time," Karrie said.
Karrie said the hospital told her David will likely survive.
David and Karrie's father was also sent to the hospital with a bump to the head. He was released and went to Little Rock to be with his son.
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The Queensland government will not order new land valuations in areas devastated by recent floods after the regulator hiked values by 20 per cent in some areas.
Valuer-General Neil Bray on Thursday raised land values in 30 local government areas, including flood-hit Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, the Gold Coast, Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, the Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Gympie and the North and South Burnett.
Valuations, which were determined last October, rose up to 20 per cent in parts of Brisbane, where thousands of homes were impacted by the February-March floods.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says the state government should freeze valuation changes like the Bligh Labor government did during the 2011 floods and reassess them.
But State Resources Minister Scott Stewart said the values are determined independently and take in data from previous floods.
He sidestepped questions about intervening, saying local governments had the power to decide whether or not to subsequently hike council rates.
"It's really up to them to make those determinations and if they have any compassion, this is their opportunity to be able to freeze or give those discounts to those flood affected victims," Mr Stewart told ABC Radio on Friday.
The minister said most people wanted to see the value of land they've invested in appreciate over time, however, people did have the opportunity to object to their valuations.
Individual landowners had 60 days to object, and some may think their land value was actually lower than it should be, Mr Stewart added.
"There is the ability for objections particularly for those properties where there have been adverse effects of their property," he said.
"For example, if parts of the property have been washed away by creeks or the floods, they can actually apply for an adjustment there."
Mayor Schrinner said the government should make the Valuer-General go back the drawing board.
Queensland's most intense rain event on record impacted 23,000 homes in Brisbane and residents deserved a new valuations.
"The right thing to do is to simply withdraw all the valuations taken last year and start again."
Meanwhile, the state's peak farming body AgForce urged landholders to object or risk being lumped with higher rates or rent.
New valuations have also been released for Boulia, Burke, Cairns, Carpentaria, Cassowary Coast, Croydon, Douglas, Etheridge, Fraser Coast, Goondiwindi, Livingstone, Mareeba, Redland, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, and Townsville.
Valuations soared 350 per cent in Boulia, 328 per cent in Burke, 335 per cent in Carpentaria, 222 per cent in Croydon and 192 per cent in Etheridge.
AgForce valuer John Moore said it was up to landholders to ensure correct values and his group was ready to help members object.
"Unimproved values are done by mass appraisal, meaning your property isn't individually valued so errors can occur," Mr Moore said.
"It's important you object to your new valuation if you believe the unimproved value is too high, because it could result in large savings in rates or rent."
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Smart Confirms Gilbert Position Change and Current Weight
Nearing the end of Georgia's third week of spring practice, Georgia is already dealing with a lot of attrition due to injuries. In the past month, Smart mentioned in press conferences that the lack of depth at certain positions is already affecting the way Georgia is practicing.
One of those positions so far has been tight end following the injury to Darnell Washington. The junior tight end is out for the remainder of spring practice with a lower leg injury, joining sophomore Brock Bowers on the injury list, as the former freshman standout is out of action due to shoulder surgery.
Ryland Goede was added to the injury list just last week, leaving Georgia with freshman Oscar Delp, Brett Seither, and Arik Gilbert.
When speaking with the media on Thursday evening, Smart indicated that this move for Gilbert might be permanent even after Bowers and Washington return from injury.
"He's a tight end. That's probably what he's going to develop at."
- Kirby Smart on Arik Gilbert
Smart even confirmed that Gilbert is currently weighing around the 265-270 pound mark.
The Marietta, Ga., native played eight games as a true freshman in Baton Rouge before he opted out of the final two contests. In those eight games, Gilbert recorded 368 yards and two touchdowns on 35 receptions, showing the potential to be the versatile playmaker that many envisioned coming out of high school.
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After announcing his decision to transfer back home to the state of Georgia and attend the University of Georgia, Gilbert would go on to begin fall camp with the Bulldogs before news broke that Gilbert was not with the team because of "personal issues," as Kirby Smart described it in his August 14th press conference.
When Gilbert initially transferred to Georgia last summer, he was listed as a receiver on Georgia's roster. However, he finds himself back in the same position he played in Baton Rouge since returning to the football field.
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A brand from the Westcountry is revolutionising the way that people use toilet paper when in the bathroom.
Pukka Pads have created the 'Pukka Poop' notebook-toilet tissue hybrid which is designed to prevent genius ideas from being flushed down the loo. The roll is margin and feint ruled, micro-perfed and tears out to A6 size and therefore making it the perfect canvas for marvellous ideas.
The idea is designed to promote creativity, the use of imagination and organisation by maximising the innovative headspace that using the toilet offers. It follows research that discovered the human brain is most creative while on the toilet.
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Therefore the leading British stationery brand from Dorset has developed a lined toilet tissue that allows consumers to capture thoughts and ideas when they appear on the bog.
The Pukka Poop toilet tissue is made from eco-friendly paper and is available now on the Pukka Stationery website and costs just £2.25 per pack of four.
Alongside prioritising the use of creative ideas, the durability and softness of the toilet tissue range has been maintained for customer usage.
Chris Stott, CEO of Pukka Pads said: “We are really excited to introduce Pukka Poop. Some of my most creative and successful ideas for the business have come at the most inappropriate of times and I know first-hand the frustration of forgetting that genius idea once leaving the toilet.
“With this in mind, we’ve worked hard to create a product that lives up to the high expectations of our quality products, because no one likes thin, scratchy loo roll. Pukka Poop stops brilliant ideas getting flushed down the toilet; you don’t need to worry about being on a roll with great ideas, because we’ve got a roll for you!”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military needs to adjust its planning, training, targeting and use of weapons in order to better avoid widespread civilian deaths and damage such as the devastating 2017 battle to liberate the Syrian city of Raqqa from Islamic State militants, a new RAND report said Thursday.
The report requested by the Pentagon reflects criticism of the military's airstrike campaign that, according to some estimates, killed more than 1,600 civilians in Raqqa, as the U.S.-led coalition worked to destroy the Islamic State caliphate that wrested control of large swaths of Iraq and Syria.
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the report, which lays out a series of recommendations to improve military procedures and strategy, will be used as the department develops its own broader plan to reduce civlian harm.
“No other military works as hard as we do to mitigate civilian harm, and yet we still cause it,” said Kirby. ”We're going to continue to try to learn from past issues.”
RAND concluded that the battle for Raqqa provided important lessons.
Michael McNerney, lead author of the RAND report, called Raqqa “a cautionary tale about civilian harm in urban combat.” He said it "should serve as an extra incentive to the DoD to strengthen its policies and procedures to mitigate, document and respond to civilian harm.”
The RAND report noted that there has been a wide range of estimated civilian casualties during the seige, but also said it believes that 60%-80% of Raqqa was left uninhabitable by the time the city was liberated in October 2017.
Initially the U.S.-led coalition estimted that it was responsible for 38 incidents involving 240 civilian casualties — including 178 who were killed. A consortium of local Syrian and international groups, including Amnesty International and Airwars, put the number of casualties at a “high estimate” of 1,600, but said that about 774 of them could specifically be “verified” by data as the result of coalition action.
The report makes it clear that several thousand more civilians likely died, based on the number of bodies uncovered by U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, but many were probably killed by IS or other fighters on the ground.
“Our report focuses on U.S. actions in Raqqa, but the actions of the Syrian government and its Russian and Iranian partners undoubtedly contributed far more to civilian harm and suffering in Syria overall,” McNerney said.
The report noted that the challenges in Raqqa were compounded by limits on the number U.S. troops that could be there, as well as where they could be positioned. U.S. troops on the ground could have provided better targeting and civilian information, including on Islamic State militants' efforts to use civilians as human shields, the report said.
RAND recommended that the U.S. military provide more extensive training and guidance on the need to avoid civilian harm, and plan and execute operations in ways to achieve those goals. Changes could include improved planning, better assessments of potential collateral damage, increased mission rehearsals, improved intelligence gathering, and more selective use of air strikes and munitions that minimize bomb fragmentation.
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CONFIRMS LIQUIDATION TIMETABLE
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail Holdings N.V. (Symbol: RHDGF) -- Retail Holdings N.V. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company"), announced today results for the year ended December 31, 2021 and confirmed the Company's liquidation timetable.
Shareholders should read the complete 2021 Summary Annual Report and the accompanying audited Financial Statements and Notes, which will be available shortly at the Corporate/Investor section of the Retail Holdings' website www.retailholdings.com and can be obtained free of charge via mail or email request to Amy Pappas, Corporate Secretary, at the contact details indicated below.
Management Discussion and Analysis: Results of Operations 2021
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company's consolidated Revenue was $487 thousand, compared to $327 thousand for the same period in 2020. Revenue is primarily from royalties for use of the Singer brand and tradename. As there are essentially no costs directly related to the generation of royalty income, Gross profit is equal to Revenue in both the year ended December 31, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020. Other income for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $37 thousand and for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $13 thousand.
Salary and administrative ("S&A") expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021, were $1,024 thousand, compared to $1,665 thousand for the same period prior year. The very high S&A expenses relative to Revenue in both years reflect continuing, albeit declining, legacy expenses in the face of Revenue decline as the Company proceeds to liquidation, and certain fixed costs of being a public company and of maintaining a management structure.
Results from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 were a loss of $504 thousand, compared to a loss of $1,327 thousand in the same period in 2020. The smaller loss primarily reflects lower S&A expenses.
The Company's net loss from Continuing operations after tax for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $503 thousand, compared to a net loss of $1,306 thousand for the same period prior year.
Profit from Discontinued operations, net of tax, was $334 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to a net profit of $24 thousand in the same period prior year. Included in the results for the year ended December 31, 2021 is the gain on disposal of the Company's remaining stake in Retail Holdings India B.V. ("India BV") of $105 thousand. The Company's total net loss after tax, was $169 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to a total net loss after tax, of $1,282 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2020.
The loss attributable to Retail Holdings N.V. shareholders is $259 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to a loss of $1,632 thousand for the same period prior year. The loss attributable to Retail Holdings N.V. shareholders is equivalent to a loss per Share of $0.09 from Continuing operations and $0.06 overall for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to a loss per Share attributable to Retail Holdings N.V. shareholders of $0.24 from Continuing operations and $0.35 overall for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Total comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $169 thousand, compared to
a comprehensive loss for the same period prior year of $1,452 thousand. The decline in comprehensive loss is largely due to the flow through of the Company's loss and profit explained above.
For a discussion of liquidity and capital resources during 2021 and 2020, see the Company's 2021 and 2020 Annual Reports, respectively, dated March 2021 and March 2020.
This presentation of the financial results is quite different in format than in earlier years. As a consequence of the disposal in December 2020 of 42.4% of the Company's equity interest in India BV the Company no longer had control stakes in either India BV or in the India operations at Singer India Limited ("Singer India"); both companies were treated as associates as at December 31, 2020. As a consequence of the disposal in December 2021 of the Company's remaining interest in India BV, India BV and Singer India are eliminated entirely from the Company's financial statements.
Chairman's Comments
Commenting on the 2021 results and the Company's strategy going forward, Stephen H. Goodman, the Company's Chairman, President and CEO, noted, "In 2021 the Company completed the divestment program begun in 2015. In that year, the Company outlined a strategy to "maximize and, ultimately to monetize the value of its assets and then to liquidate the Company". Over the period since 2015, a total of $265.4 million from asset sales have been generated and a total $38.30 per Share has been distributed to shareholders.
"The Company has now begun the liquidation process. Remaining under Retail Holdings N.V. are four intermediate holding companies (see the organization chart at the end of this release). Management anticipates that these companies and Retail Holdings N.V. itself will be liquidated by June 30, 2023. The liquidation of Retail Holdings Asia B.V. has commenced; the liquidation of Retail Holdings Asia N.V. and Reho Limited will commence shortly; with the liquidation of Singer Asia Limited and Retail Holdings N.V. to follow.
"Pending the ultimate liquidation, the Company intends: to minimize personnel and administrative costs; collect and monetize certain financial assets, including those that come due during 2022; and mitigate a number of contingent risks including the negative impact on the ultimate realization from liquidation of unclaimed distributions payable to certain foreign shareholders. At or near the end of the process, a final liquidation distribution will, subject to shareholder approval, be paid to shareholders.
"While it is difficult to accurately forecast, management estimates, based on the available facts, assumptions, and beliefs, that the ultimate distribution to shareholders will likely be somewhat in excess of $0.50 per Share. No assurance can be given that management's estimate will prove to be correct as to the amount and timing of this distribution.
"I extend my thanks to fellow employees and directors for their efforts in 2021 and thank all of the Company shareholders for their continued support."
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Union Trails in Amazon Vote in Alabama, With Challenges Pending
Union supporters are narrowly trailing opponents in a union election at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama, the National Labor Relations Board stated on Thursday. But the rely was far nearer than a vote on the similar warehouse final yr, when employees rejected the union by a greater than 2-to-1 ratio.
The union had 875 sure votes versus 993 no votes, however the greater than 400 challenged ballots are adequate to doubtlessly have an effect on the end result. The challenges will likely be resolved at a labor board listening to within the coming weeks.
Overall, roughly 2,300 ballots had been forged within the election in Bessemer, Ala., out of greater than 6,100 eligible workers.
The labor board mandated the revote, which was performed by mail from early February to late March, after concluding that Amazon violated the so-called laboratory circumstances which are imagined to prevail throughout a union election.
“Regardless of the final outcome, workers here have shown what is possible,” stated Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which sought to prepare the employees. “They have helped ignite a movement.”
Speaking in a videoconference with reporters after the vote rely, Mr. Appelbaum stated the organizing in Bessemer had helped spark union campaigns at different firms, like REI and Starbucks, and in different elements of the nation.
Amazon didn’t reply to a request for remark.
The labor board can be counting votes in one other high-profile election, at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island. At the tip of the primary day of relying on Thursday, 57 p.c of the ballots supported being represented by Amazon Labor Union, and 43 p.c had been opposed. The N.L.R.B. stated the rely needs to be completed Friday.
Workers who supported the union in Bessemer cited frustrations over low pay, insufficient breaks and overly aggressive productiveness targets. Amazon has stated its pay — just below $16 per hour for full-time, entry-level employees — is aggressive for the realm. It has additionally pointed to a advantages package deal that it says is engaging, together with full well being care advantages for full-time workers as quickly as they be part of the corporate. The firm has said its efficiency targets replicate security issues and particular person workers’ expertise.
Several workers who backed the union stated co-workers had been typically much less afraid to query administration or present their union help this yr than throughout final yr’s election. “People are asking more questions,” Jennifer Bates, an worker who helped lead the organizing effort each final yr and this yr, stated in an interview this month. “More employees are standing up and speaking out.”
The union additionally cited key variations in its method to the newer election. Last yr, the union curtailed in-person organizing efforts due to Covid-19 security considerations, however this time its organizers visited employees at residence. Other unions dispatched organizers to Alabama to assist in these efforts.
Workers additionally gave the impression to be extra energetic in organizing inside the plant. They wore union T-shirts to work twice every week to display help, and one group delivered a petition to managers with greater than 100 signatures complaining of insufficient breaks and break room tools.
Still, Amazon retained benefits, not least of which was its excessive fee of worker turnover, which made it tough for organizers to maintain momentum as disaffected employees merely left their jobs.
The firm additionally appeared to spend generously on its effort to dissuade workers from backing the union, hiring consultants and holding greater than 20 anti-union meetings with workers per day earlier than mail ballots went out in early February. In a Labor Department filing launched on Thursday, Amazon disclosed that it had spent greater than $4 million on labor consultants final yr. It has but to disclose how a lot it spent on consultants this yr.
Union supporters accused Amazon of excluding them from conferences to mute criticism and pushback, however Amazon denied the accusation.
The tally introduced on Thursday was per a broader pattern in rerun elections, more than half of which unions have misplaced since 2010.
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Shares of Waste Management Inc.
WM,
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dropped 0.60% to $158.50 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-1.57%
falling 1.57% to 4,530.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.56%
falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. Waste Management Inc. closed $9.54 short of its 52-week high ($168.04), which the company reached on November 29th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Republic Services Inc.
RSG,
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fell 1.29% to $132.50, Waste Connections Inc.
WCN,
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rose 0.01% to $139.70, and Veolia Environnement S.A. ADR
VEOEY,
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fell 1.36% to $31.96. Trading volume (1.6 M) remained 541,546 below its 50-day average volume of 2.2 M.
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Roger Stone says he can confirm ‘first hand’ that cocaine-fueled orgies happen in DC as he defends Madison Cawthorn
Veteran activist’s comments undercut statement from House minority leader McCarthy
Roger Stone, a longtime confidante and ally of Donald Trump, came to the defence of far-right Rep Madison Cawthorn on Thursday in a way the freshman congressman will probably wish he hadn’t.
Speaking with the conspiracy purveyors on Alex Jones’s InfoWars, Mr Stone weighed in on the evolving controversy surrounding Mr Cawthorn’s claim that he had been invited to orgies by veteran figures on Capitol Hill and witnessed others doing cocaine, claiming that he could confirm both practices to be alive and well.
“I can tell you first hand that these parties happen. I can tell you that they continue to happen. I can tell you that Madison Cawthorn told me yesterday that he had not retracted what he said, even though Kevin McCarthy has popped up and is now speaking for the member of Congress,” Mr Stone alleged.
His claims are likely only to fuel the growing animosity that members of the GOP House and Senate caucuses are beginning to express openly towards the 26-year-old Mr Cawthorn, the youngest-serving member of Congress. The original comments by the North Carolina freshman member, made earlier this week, exploded across social media after they were published in a video interview and resulted in Mr Cawthorn being hauled into a meeting with GOP leaders Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise for a dressing-down on Wednesday.
“Some of the people leading on the movement to try and remove addiction in our country, and then you watch them do a key bump of cocaine right in front of you. And it’s like, this is wild,” stated the lawmaker.
“He's lost my trust is gonna have to earn it back. And I laid out everything that I find is unbecoming,” said Mr McCarthy of his meeting with Mr Cawthorn after it concluded.
“This is unacceptable. There's no evidence to this. He changes what he [says] and that's not becoming of a Congressman... He did not tell the truth,” added the GOP minority leader, explaining that Mr Cawthorn had either walked back or changed his story about the alleged incidents when confronted.
Others, like one of North Carolina’s US senators, Thom Tillis, are now openly backing efforts to replace the first-term congressman with another Republican. Mr Cawthorn is running in a contested primary after his district was redrawn and he initially chose to run in a new district before the state’s GOP-drawn congressional maps were thrown out, forcing Mr Cawthorn to return to his old district and explain why he initially sought to abandon his seat for a safer one.
“Frankly, if western North Carolina is not going to fix the problem, then leadership will have to,” Rep Steve Womack told Politico, after Mr McCarthy suggested to reporters that GOP leadership could impose consequences on Mr Cawthorn for the remarks.
Mr Stone’s comments on the issue were somewhat notable given his own storied history on the subject of sexual escapades. The former self-described Nixon “dirty trickster” was revealed in an article by the Daily Mail to have been a frequent guest, along with his wife, at Washington DC’s swingers meetups and was a member of Capital Couples, a now-defunct swingers club. As a result, his comment on Thursday that he knew “firsthand” of such parties’ existence raised more than a few eyebrows on Twitter.
The longtime right-wing gadfly also is famously friends with the so-called ‘Manhattan Madam’ Kristin Davis, known for running a high-end prostitution ring in New York that brought down the governorship of Eliot Spitzer, and was living with her up until just days before his house was raided by the FBI in 2019 as part of the Trump-Russia investigation.
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Which action camera body mounts are best?
Action cameras are great devices for capturing exhilarating activities or making the perfect holiday video, but when there’s so much to look at or do, you don’t always want to have one hand occupied holding the camera.
This is where an action camera body mount comes in handy, as it secures the device in place while recording, leaving you free to have fun. If you’re after a Hollywood style of filming, the Stuntman 360 Shoulder Mount is the best choice for you.
What to know before you buy an action camera body mount
Compatibility with your action camera
There are several types of action camera mounts you can use, but the most important factor is compatibility. The protective cases of action cameras are different in size and shape, so it’s important to check if they can be affixed to the mount. Most cameras use the GoPro system of slots and bolts, so it might not be too much of a hassle. Also consider if you want to film using your mobile phone, as there are specific body mounts for that.
Activities you’ll be filming
Action cameras are used to film all sorts of activities, but if you don’t have the correct body mount, you might end up not capturing any footage at all. For example, if you plan on filming underwater, make sure the body mount is in a position to film straight ahead or the seafloor; a wrist mount while swimming is not a good choice.
Action camera kit vs. body mount
Unless it’s a specialized body mount, you might want to consider getting a complete action camera kit instead. Usually, there isn’t much price difference between a body mount and a full kit, making it more value for money. Kits typically include a body, head and wrist mount, attachment accessories and vehicle suction cup.
What to look for in a quality action camera body mount
Strong buckles, clips and straps
The camera is usually secured to the mounting system with nuts and bolts, but the entire mechanism must be securely fastened around your body. Most mounts use buckles and clips, making them perfect for filming action-packed activities like horse riding or motorcycles. Others might use a series of Velcro straps that are easily adjusted but less robust than clips.
Versatility for more positions
A body mount is great for recording what’s going on around you, but sometimes you want to change the camera angle. A basic body mount might not allow you to do that, but a good-quality mount will. By adjusting the strap length, you can change where the mount fits around your body, giving you a different filming perspective.
Durable construction materials
The last thing you want while ripping down the slopes is for your body mount to malfunction due to inferior materials. While strong buckles, clips and straps are important for keeping the mount on your body, the camera needs to stay put as well. A good-quality body mount should have robust and durable materials where the camera is mounted. This is typically made from hard plastic, while others may incorporate metal pieces.
How much you can expect to spend on an action camera body mount
Action camera body mounts are relatively affordable, with chest harnesses retailing for under $10. Body mounts that place the camera at an unconventional location generally cost more, retailing for $20-$50.
Action camera body mount FAQ
Can you put a body mount on an animal?
A. There are some options, yes, but they’re generally for dogs only. Some manufacturers have canine-specific harnesses, which is great if you want to see where your dog goes or their perspective. It isn’t recommended to put a harness on a cat.
Can you charge an action camera while it’s in the mount?
A. In most cases, this won’t be possible. Through the design of the action camera’s external case and the mount, there won’t be an opening to expose the charging port.
What’s the best action camera body mount to buy?
Top action camera body mount
What you need to know: This camera mount is the perfect accessory to give your videos that Hollywood-style, over-the-shoulder action look.
What you’ll love: The mount is incredibly versatile, as it can be used not only for over-the-shoulder filming but several other positions as well. Through the clip and buckle system, you can change the position of the camera mount — it can also go around your waist, your chest or face backward. It’s compatible with almost all action cameras.
What you should consider: It’s a bit more expensive than other body mounts, so it might not be for everyone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top action camera body mount for the money
Asocea Adjustable Chest Mount Harness
What you need to know: This chest mount is the only accessory you’ll need to keep your action camera steady and pointing forward.
What you’ll love: Through a simple buckle and clip system, this harness places the action camera in the middle of your chest. The waist straps adjust to a maximum of 67 inches, while the shoulder straps adjust to 54 inches. It’s compatible with GoPro and Apeman cameras and comes with a thumbscrew and a J-hook.
What you should consider: There’s no padding on the straps, so it might cause irritation if fastened too tightly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Zookki Action Camera Accessories Kit
What you need to know: This camera accessory kit has everything you need to create the best action content possible.
What you’ll love: This camera kit not only includes a durable chest harness, but several other body mounts as well. There’s a mount for your head to film as closely as possible to what you see, a wrist strap mount and a monopod handle. For water activities, the kit includes a floating handle to keep the camera upright. Several J-hooks, adapters and long screws are included so you can easily change the angle of the camera.
What you should consider: Some users have indicated the kit doesn’t come with any instructions on how to assemble the mount or how the adapters work.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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A gunman kills 5 in Israel before being killed by police
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. A Palestinian gunman has killed five people in a suburb of Tel Aviv. It's the latest in a series of attacks that left 11 people dead in just over a week. Transcript. A MARTINEZ, HOST:. In Israel, a gunman has killed...
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HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii judge has granted a couple’s request for a temporary restraining order against Ezra Miller, an actor known for playing “The Flash” in “Justice League” films.
The couple filed a petition for a temporary restraining order Tuesday, alleging that Miller burst into their bedroom and threatened them in Hilo, a small town on the Big Island. The petition also accused Miller of stealing some of their belongings, including a passport and wallet.
The judge’s order, filed in court Wednesday, said it was necessary to grant the couple’s petition to prevent harassment.
Days earlier, Miller allegedly harassed patrons at a karaoke bar. Late Sunday, police were called to Margarita Village in Hilo, where they said Miller yelled obscenities, grabbed a mic from a singing woman and lunged at a man playing darts.
“The bar owner asked Miller to calm down several times to no avail,” police said in a news release.
Miller was arrested at the bar shortly after midnight Monday and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment. Miller was released on $500 bail.
Neither Miller nor the actor’s representatives could immediately be reached for comment Thursday.
Miller is ordered to appear at a court hearing for the temporary restraining order against harassment in Hilo on April 13.
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Wall Street analysts expect that Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ:SSYS – Get Rating) will post earnings of ($0.04) per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Two analysts have provided estimates for Stratasys’ earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at ($0.02) and the lowest estimate coming in at ($0.07). Stratasys posted earnings per share of ($0.06) in the same quarter last year, which would indicate a positive year-over-year growth rate of 33.3%. The business is scheduled to issue its next quarterly earnings report on Monday, January 1st.
According to Zacks, analysts expect that Stratasys will report full-year earnings of $0.16 per share for the current financial year, with EPS estimates ranging from $0.14 to $0.18. For the next financial year, analysts forecast that the company will post earnings of $0.31 per share, with EPS estimates ranging from $0.28 to $0.35. Zacks’ EPS averages are a mean average based on a survey of analysts that that provide coverage for Stratasys.
Stratasys (NASDAQ:SSYS – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 23rd. The technology company reported ($0.11) earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of ($0.11). The business had revenue of $167.02 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $165.03 million. Stratasys had a negative return on equity of 3.17% and a negative net margin of 10.21%. The company’s revenue was up 17.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.07 EPS.
Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Stratasys by 65.9% in the third quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,535 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 610 shares during the last quarter. US Bancorp DE grew its position in Stratasys by 425.6% during the third quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 1,645 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 1,332 shares in the last quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. acquired a new stake in Stratasys during the fourth quarter worth about $39,000. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise grew its position in Stratasys by 845.4% during the third quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise now owns 2,685 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $58,000 after buying an additional 2,401 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NEXT Financial Group Inc grew its position in Stratasys by 55.1% during the third quarter. NEXT Financial Group Inc now owns 2,718 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $59,000 after buying an additional 966 shares in the last quarter. 80.54% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Shares of SSYS traded down $0.84 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $25.39. 407,510 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 769,844. The company has a market capitalization of $1.44 billion, a PE ratio of -25.91 and a beta of 1.25. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $24.26 and a 200-day simple moving average of $25.66. Stratasys has a one year low of $17.82 and a one year high of $42.83.
About Stratasys (Get Rating)
Stratasys Ltd. provides connected polymer-based 3D printing solutions. It offers 3D printing systems, such as polyjet printers, FDM printers, stereolithography printing systems, and programmable photo polymerization printers for rapid prototyping, such as design validation, visualization, and communication.
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Energy price cap: Expert money hacks to tackle rising bills
By Kevin Peachey
Personal finance correspondent, BBC News
- Published
Prices are rising at their fastest rate for 30 years and millions of households are facing the prospect of a soaring energy bill.
We asked four experts for their top tips on what people can do to protect their finances and soften the blow of rising bills.
1. 'Get meticulous with your budget'
Bola Sol is a finance coach and author of How to Save It.
She says it's time to do a deep dive on your budget and find out exactly where your money is going.
"Start by assessing if there is room for negotiation in any of your fixed expenses," she says. "Is there a better and cheaper provider?"
When it comes to variable monthly outgoings decide what should stay and what should go, she says.
"Every budget needs a miscellaneous fund for those expenses you did not see coming," she says. "Have one in for each month."
"Look at your calendar at who is celebrating a birthday, baby shower, wedding or occasion this month," she says.
"Ask yourself, if you go, how much will it cost you and is it worth going given the current climate?"
She suggests joining supermarket rewards schemes and family deals for streaming services as well as comparing prices online and searching for discount codes.
2. 'Make small changes across your budget'
Myron Jobson is the senior personal finance analyst at the investment platform, Interactive Investor.
He says making small cuts in lots of places can be a less painful way to improve your finances.
"While making huge cuts to a few areas of spending could significantly ease the cost of living squeeze on your finances, they could also have an unacceptable knock-on effect on your quality of life and take a heavy toll on mental and emotional health," he says.
But small changes can add up, he says.
"For example, you do not have to completely forgo your daily coffee purchase, but you can cut back on how often you buy them."
After over two years of Covid restrictions, many of us are keen to spend money on getting out more, he says.
"Halving the number of jaunts averaging £50 a week in a month, for example, would give you an extra £100 a month which could go towards footing the extra £57.75 a month increase to the average energy bill," he says.
3. 'Claim what you're entitled to'
Kayley Hignell is the head of families, welfare and work at Citizens Advice.
She says if you are facing tough times it is important to make sure you are getting all the support you are entitled to.
You can use the Citizens Advice benefits calculator to work out if here's any help you could be claiming, she says.
"Important benefits to consider might be Personal Independent Payment, if you need extra help for an illness or disability, or universal credit if you are on a low income or unemployed," she says.
"Pension Credit, which can top up your income in retirement, is something many people do not know they are entitled to.
"There are also schemes like local council tax reductions and the new Household Support Fund where you will need to speak to your local council about what might be on offer."
Low-income families might also be able to get help with the costs of sending children to school, including school meals, transport and uniform through your local education authority, she says.
4. 'Look after your mental health'
Helen Undy is chief executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.
She says mental health and finances can be intrinsically linked so money troubles can have a serious impact on our mental wellbeing, and vice versa.
"If you are feeling stressed or worried about your financial situation, it is important to know that you are not alone and there is help out there," she says.
"There is no debt problem that is not fixable with the right support. If you're struggling to keep up with bills, there are lots of free debt advice organisations that can help," she says.
"Similarly, if your finances are starting to take a toll on your mental health, it's important to seek help."
She suggests contacting your GP or speaking to a charity like the Samaritans.
"In recent years lots of banks and energy companies have introduced tools to help customers manage their finances so it is worth asking your providers what they can offer," she says.
These include sending copies of bills and other letters to a nominated person of your choice, so that they can help you make decisions.
Some banks now offer a carer's card, which is a debit card for a loved one to use on your behalf for limited purposes such as grocery shopping, she says.
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(CBS DETROIT) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other local officials were in Flint today to celebrate the Building Michigan Together Plan being signed into law, which will provide funding for a state park in the city.
READ MORE: Unemployment Claims In Michigan 24% Lower Than Last Year, Report Says
This will be the first state park in Genesee County.
Chevy Commons, the former location of the Chevrolet plant, is the location that was chosen for the park.
“Michiganders love our pristine parks and majestic outdoor spaces. Over the last couple of years, attendance at state parks reached historic highs as people sought space to unwind and safely connect with their friends and loved ones. Our parks support so many jobs and local economies too, empowering tourism and recreation small businesses across the state,” said Whitmer.
READ MORE: Plans To Revamp Historic United Artists Building Into Market Rate, Affordable ApartmentsThrough the Building Michigan Together Plan, $26.2 million will be invested to build this new park in Flint, and the rest of the funding will go to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to help address the infrastructure and maintenance needs at existing parks.
“The Building Michigan Together Plan will invest $250 million to improve all 103 of our existing state parks and build a new state park in Flint. All of our state parks are important pillars of their communities,” said Whitmer. “They support local small businesses, create jobs, and give people beautiful, welcoming places to make memories. The bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan proves that we can come together to deliver on the issues that matter most to families, and I look forward to seeing the impact it will have on our state parks.”
For more information on the Building Michigan Together Plan, visit here.
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Oscars Producer Says LAPD Prepared To Arrest Will Smith Over Chris Rock Slap
Will Smith LAPD Was Ready to Arrest for Slap Show Producer Details Backstage Drama
3/31/2022 4:27 PM PT
The LAPD was standing by and ready to arrest Will Smith for putting hands on Chris Rock at The Oscars -- but Chris waved them off, saying he was fine -- according to the show's producer.
In a preview clip for his interview with 'GMA,' Oscars' honcho Will Packer says LAPD officers were ready to arrest Will if Chris so wanted, detailing the conversation that happened backstage directly following the slap.
In the clip, Packer tells T.J. Holmes cops were prepared to go and get Will from the crowd and make an arrest for battery ... letting Chris know he could press criminal charges against Will.
At one point, Packer claims Chris was being dismissive of what police were telling him ... and he says he told the comedian to let cops finish their spiel before making a decision.
In the end, Chris decided against pressing charges, and Will was allowed to remain front and center at The Oscars, where he won the award for best actor and gave a tearful speech.
Will's since apologized for the slap and foul language ... but at his show Wednesday night, Chris revealed he's still processing what went down and will talk about it later on his comedy tour.
Tune in tomorrow to "Good Morning America" for more of T.J. Holmes’ interview with Will Packer.
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The worldwide seafood industry is steeling itself for price hikes, supply disruptions and potential job losses as new rounds of economic sanctions on Russia make key species such as cod and crab harder to come by.
The latest round of U.S. attempts to punish Russia for the invasion of Ukraine includes bans on imports of seafood, alcohol and diamonds. The U.S. is also stripping “most favored nation status” from Russia. Nations around the world are taking similar steps.
Russia is one of the largest producers of seafood in the world, and was the fifth-largest producer of wild-caught fish, according to a 2020 report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Russia is not one of the biggest exporters of seafood to the U.S., but it’s a world leader in exports of cod (the preference for fish and chips in the U.S.). It’s also a major supplier of crabs and Alaska pollock, widely used in fast-food sandwiches and processed products like fish sticks.
The impact is likely to be felt globally, as well as in places with working waterfronts. One of those is Maine, where more than $50 million in seafood products from Russia passed through Portland in 2021, according to federal statistics.
“If you’re getting cod from Russia, it’s going to be a problem,” said Glen Libby, an owner of Port Clyde Fresh Catch, a seafood market in Tenants Harbor, Maine. “That’s quite a mess. We’ll see how it turns out.”
Russia exported more than 28 million pounds (12.7 million kilograms) of cod to the U.S. from Jan. 1, 2020, to Jan. 31, 2022, according to census data.
The European Union and United Kingdom are both deeply dependent on Russian seafood. And prices of seafood are already spiking in Japan, a major seafood consumer that is limiting its trade with Russia.
In the U.K., where fish and chips are a cultural marker, shop owners and consumers alike are bracing for price surges. British fish and chip shops were already facing a squeeze because of soaring energy costs and rising food prices.
Andrew Crook, head of the National Federation of Fish Friers, said earlier this month that — even before the war — he expected a third of Britain’s fish and chip shops to go out of business. If fish prices shoot up even higher, “we are in real dire straits,” he said.
In mid-March, the U.K. slapped a 35% tariff hike on Russian whitefish, including chip-shop staples cod and haddock.
“We’re a massive part of U.K. culture and it would be a shame to see that go,” he told broadcaster ITV.
U.S. consumers are most likely to notice the impact of sanctions via price and availability of fish, said Kanae Tokunaga, who runs the Coastal and Marine Economics Lab at Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland.
“Because seafood is a global commodity, even if they are not harvested in Russia, you will notice the price hike,” Tokunaga said.
In the U.S., the dependence on foreign cod stems to the loss of its own once-robust Atlantic cod fishery that cratered in the face of overfishing and environmental changes. U.S. fishermen, based mostly in New England, brought more than 100 million pounds (45.4 million kilograms) of cod to the docks per year in the early 1980s, but the 2020 catch was less than 2 million pounds (900,000 kilograms).
Regulators have tried to save the fishery with management measures such as very low fishing quotas, and many fishermen targeting other East Coast groundfish species such as haddock and flounder now avoid cod altogether.
Seafood processors in Massachusetts are concerned about job losses due to loss of Russian products, Democratic U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, who does support sanctions on Russia, said.
“I have heard from seafood processors in my home state with concerns about potential sudden effects of a new, immediate ban on imports on their workforce, including hundreds of union workers in the seafood processing industry,” he said on the Senate floor in February.
For U.S. producers of seafood staples such as fish and chips, the lack of Russian cod could mean pivoting to other foreign sources, said Walt Golet, a research assistant professor at the University of Maine’s School of Marine Sciences.
“We might be able to bring in more from Norway, a little more from Canadian fisheries,” Golet said. “It really is driven by the price of those imports.”
As an alternative, producers and consumers could try underutilized fish species caught domestically, such as Atlantic pollock and redfish, said Ben Martens, executive director of Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association.
“Maybe this is a time to use haddock or hake or maybe monkfish, something different,” Martens said. “If it’s going to disrupt supply chains it does present an opportunity for other species to fill that void.”
—Patrick Whittle, The Associated Press
RELATED: Marine watchdog urges federal government to crack down on seafood fraud
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) _ Ellomay Capital Ltd. (ELLO) on Thursday reported a loss of $15.7 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 75 cents.
The renewable energy provider posted revenue of $13.6 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $22.9 million, or $1.39 per share. Revenue was reported as $50.7 million.
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Sachs Harbour has permission to resume distributing water with its main truck after some residents were warned not to drink from their taps last week.
The NWT’s chief environmental health officer issued a do-not-drink warning to residents who had water delivered as of Monday, March 21, after the smell of fuel and a “visible sheen” were found in some homes’ supply.
According to the Department of Health and Social Services, the community was cleared to deliver water using an alternative truck on Friday.
Water sample results received on Tuesday, March 29, did not detect any fuel in the main water truck, the department said. That truck has been cleaned, disinfected and cleared for water delivery.
Residents in affected houses and buildings are still advised not to drink their water until their tanks have been cleaned and refilled with clean water. The hamlet has been supplying bottled water to affected residents and the Sachs Harbour Housing Association has provided a unit for showering purposes.
The hamlet did not return Cabin Radio’s request for comment by the time of publication.
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| 2022-04-01T00:22:22Z
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Weber State softball split the weekend against in-state rivals, the University of Utah, on March 26 and 27 in Salt Lake City and Ogden.
The Wildcats opened their weekend traveling to Salt Lake and fell to the Utes 5–1.
Arissa Henderson started the first game of the weekend with a single home run to get the ‘Cats on the board, tying the game 1–1.
The Utes scored their first run of the game earlier in the game during the bottom of the first inning.
Utah established their lead further in the bottom of the sixth inning, adding four more runs on the board and pushing themselves to 5–1.
The following day, the Utes traveled up to Ogden, and Weber was ready for their comeback.
Three early runs from the U established a 3–0 lead in the top of the first. The starting pitcher for the Wildcats, Mariah Ramirez, was pulled after allowing two hits and walking two batters.
Amanda Sink was pulled onto the mound and finished off the top of the first inning.
Both Faith Hoe and Henderson were sent walking, and with two players on bases, McKell McCuistion sent the ball flying out of the park and tied the game 3–3.
“It was amazing. It felt good off the bat, but it wasn’t what I was trying to do,” McCuisition said. “Before the game, we were like, ‘Let’s just hit line drives.’ We struggled a little bit yesterday.”
Following McCuistion’s home run, Mariah Lopez was pulled from the mound and the Utes brought out Sydney Sandez.
Sandez struck out Chloe Camarero, but Emily Ruhl was quick to establish the ‘Cats’ lead with a single home run, giving Weber State their first lead of the game.
Makayla Donahoo sent the ball to the outfield for an RBI, pushing the Wildcats to a 5–3 lead.
5–3 would remain lit up on the scoreboard for the majority of the afternoon until the bottom of the sixth inning when Wildcats found themselves cheering on Henderson for the second time in two days.
Henderson blasted the ball out of the park and pushed the ‘Cats’ lead to 8–3.
Camarero ended her personal home run drought with a solo home run to give the ‘Cats a 9–3 lead.
At the top of the seventh inning, the Utes were able to add two runs to the score but ultimately couldn’t catch the ‘Cats. The final score out of Ogden was 9–5.
When playing instate rivals, “We don’t have to win every game,” McCuistion said. “We just have to show that we can compete with these teams.”
The Wildcats advanced to 22–7 overall and are set to close play against the Utah State Aggies on March 29.
Big Sky Conference play will kick off for the ‘Cats on April 1 as they hit the road and take on the Idaho State Bengals.
“We just have to keep doing what we’re doing,” McCusition said. “All of our preseason games we have been doing really well. This is one of our best seasons.”
Weber State will be back in Ogden on April 8 to take on the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.
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After a hit-and-miss international apprenticeship, the runs are now flowing for Ben McDermott as he sets his sights on being one of Australia's main men at the 2023 World Cup.
The Hobart Hurricanes blaster was left reflecting on a "bittersweet" maiden ton for Australia as it came in a losing cause when they were sunk by six wickets in their second ODI against Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday.
Yet McDermott, who's cracked 55 and 104 - his two highest scores in international cricket - in the space of three days in the Pakistan series, feels he's perhaps now being rewarded for some years of hard yakka.
He reckons he was perhaps a little fortunate to get his opportunity in what has the feel of a second-string Australian white-ball squad but he's grasped his chance emphatically, doubtless with an eye on next year's World Cup in India.
"I'd love to be in the best team moving forward," admitted McDermott, after landing his first three-figure score after 22 T20s and now four ODIs for Australia, stretching back to his international debut in October 2018.
"This is probably not our best team, there's a few guys resting after a pretty long summer and a pretty long Test series.
"I got my opportunity because of injury to Mitch Marsh and COVID cases, so it's really good to get a chance and even better when you probably weren't supposed to be in the playing XI.
"But you take these opportunities when they present themselves.
"I've had a lot of chances in international cricket now, so it's really nice to start seeing some results from the hard work we've been putting in."
McDermott played a superb knock at No.3 after Aaron Finch's first-ball duck, scoring 104 off 108 balls with 10 fours and four sixes only for Australia's imposing 8-348 to be successfully chased down by the Babar Azam-inspired home team.
After being the BBL's top scorer and hitting a T20 half-century against the Sri Lankans, he again looked at home in the 50-over format, like a man who could put pressure on even star batters like the resting David Warner and injured Steve Smith.
Marsh (injured hip) and COVID cases Josh Inglis and Ashton Agar are grounded too.
What McDermott really wants in the short-term is to be a winner in Saturday's ODI decider in Lahore, 32 years since his paceman dad Craig inspired an Aussie win at the same Gaddafi Stadium.
Asked what they needed to improve, he said: "Just to bowl better (and) maybe we could look at batting second, potentially.
"The dew does play a little bit of a factor, you saw a couple of our bowlers slip a little bit, and I slipped in the outfield, missed a couple of runs. We might look to change there.
"I don't think it's inexperience (in the bowling attack). There's a few inexperienced players in the batting line-up as well but you've got to step up. I think we've got the depth to fill in for those guys when they're away.
"If we take some learnings out of this loss and bowl a little bit better like we did in game one with exactly the same team, we should be all right for game three."
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Del Alexander Hired as Georgia Tech's new Wide Receivers Coach
Well, that certainly did not take long. After the departure of wide receivers coach Kerry Dixon earlier this week, Georgia Tech was in need of a new wide receivers coach. According to Matt Zenitz from on3 sports, Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins has hired former Notre Dame wide receivers coach Del Alexander as the new wide receivers coach for the Yellow Jackets.
This move does not come as much of a surprise. Alexander has worked with new Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Chip Long at both Notre Dame and at Arizona State, where he was the tight ends coach. Alexander was also the wide receivers coach at Wisconsin from 2007 to 2011.
During his time with the Fighting Irish, Alexander coached wide receivers that have gone on to play in the NFL, such as Chase Claypool, Miles Boykin, and Equanimeous St. Brown. Alexander was not retained by new Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.
This is another coaching change for the Yellow Jackets and almost the entire offensive staff has changed, save for offensive line coach Brent Key. Collins is heading into a pivotal fourth season in Atlanta and he is hoping that these coaching changes can be proved fruitful.
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Ukraine: Moscow’s humanitarian corridors to Russia, Belarus ‘unacceptable’
Moscow on Monday announced new humanitarian corridors for civilians to flee from Ukraine to neighboring Russia and Belarus, a proposal that Kyiv is labeling as “unacceptable.”
The majority of the routes proposed by Moscow led to Russia or Belarus, which has close ties with Russia, according to Reuters. One of the pathways would bring civilians from Kyiv to Belarus, and another would transport individuals from Kharkiv to Russia, Reuters noted, citing maps published by the RIA news agency.
Moscow would also airlift individuals from Kyiv to Russia, the news service reported, citing the Russian defense ministry.
Pathways would also reportedly begin in Kharkiv, Sumy and Mariupol.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk said Russia’s cease-fire proposal was “unacceptable,” according to The Associated Press.
Additionally, a spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the proposal as “completely immoral,” arguing that Moscow was making an attempt to “use people’s suffering to create a television picture,” according to Reuters.
“They are citizens of Ukraine, they should have the right to evacuate to the territory of Ukraine,” the spokesperson added.
Russia’s proposal for humanitarian corridors comes one day after a second evacuation attempt from Mariupol was canceled. On both Saturday and Sunday, a cease-fire to evacuate civilians from Ukraine failed.
On Saturday, both sides blamed one another for violating a cease-fire agreement, and on Sunday, the mayor of Mariupol — where civilians were trying to flee — accused Russian troops of breaking the deal with “intense shelling.”
The latest Russian proposition came on the twelfth day of the invasion, which began when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in Ukraine.
More than 1.7 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the invasion began thus far, the BBC reported on Monday, citing the United Nations.
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee woman convicted in the death of a police officer has been sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison.
Ashley Kroese of Thompson's Station was 24 years old on June 18, 2020, when she drove on the wrong side of the road in Brentwood, killing Brentwood police officer Destin Legieza, 30, authorities said.
She was previously found guilty of four charges, including vehicular homicide by intoxication. She was sentenced Wednesday for charges in the crash that killed Legieza, The Tennessean reported.
A blood test after the crash found her blood alcohol content was 0.166%, which is twice the legal limit.
Members of Legieza's family spoke at the hearing.
“Ashley. I don’t think you intended to kill anyone that day,” said Heather Legieza, the officer’s widow. “But you moving forward with the trial when you know what you did was with intention, you should have just taken accountability for your actions."
Kroese, who did not testify at the February trial, read from a statement.
“I can’t pretend to understand what you have been going through. I’ve never lost a husband, a son or a brother, and nothing I can say is able to ease your pain, but I am truly and deeply sorry,” Kroese said.
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Shares of Waters Corp.
WAT,
-3.50%
shed 3.50% to $310.39 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around poor trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-1.57%
falling 1.57% to 4,530.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.56%
falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. This was the stock's third consecutive day of losses. Waters Corp. closed $117.83 below its 52-week high ($428.22), which the company reached on September 8th.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
TMO,
-0.76%
fell 0.76% to $590.65, Danaher Corp.
DHR,
-1.36%
fell 1.36% to $293.33, and General Electric Co.
GE,
-3.26%
fell 3.26% to $91.50. Trading volume (440,698) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 371,837.
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Trump tells supporter ‘you don’t look gay’ at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser
Ex-president backed major anti-LGBTQ policies in office
Donald Trump told someone in the crowd for a Wednesday night fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, “You don’t look gay.”
The comments, during an event for Republican congressional candidate and former Trump administration Housing and Urban Development department official John Gibbs, came after someone shouted out, “Gays for Trump!”
The former president responded with, “You don’t look gay… We did great with the gay population.”
The crowd laughed at the president’s remarks.
The comments come the same week that Florida’s GOP governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, which blocks classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity.
The former president’s son has backed the legislation.
“There is no ‘don’t say gay’ bill but given all the crazy sexualization of our kids propaganda I’m seeing maybe we need a ‘Don’t Groom Our Kids’ bill,” Donald Trump Jr said on 15 March. “If the left needs to teach toddlers these things there can be few other rational explanations and parents need to push back now!”
Despite the former president’s claims, experts say Donald Trump was one of the worst White Houses in modern history for LGBTQ rights.
Mr Trump opposed the Equality Act, which would’ve amended the Civil Rights Act to make discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity illegal.
He also appointed scores of judges skeptical of LGTBQ rights, and banned transgender service in the military, as well as rolling back Obama-era Title IX guidelines requiring universities to take certain steps to investigate sexual violence on campus.
As with most Republican candidates, Mr Trump was only elected with a minority of LGBTQ support.
The Associated Press found that 73 per cent of LGBTQ voters voted for Joe Biden.
Mr Trump has made other crude comments about gay people in recent days, telling a podcast he likes to play “YMCA” by the Village People at his events and when he DJs at Mar-a-Lago because it’s the “gay national anthem.”
“‘YMCA’, the gay national anthem, did you ever hear that? They call it the gay national anthem?” he told the Full Tilt podcast. “‘YMCA’ gets people up, and it gets them moving. We have a lot of good selections, and people love it ‘em when I do it.”
The Village People have called Donald Trump a “bully” and asked him to stop using the song.
“I don’t endorse Trump, I’ve never endorsed Trump, nor has the Village People,” band co-founder Victor Willis told Pitchfork. When an anchor asked Willis what he thought about Trump’s dancing, Willis laughed and said, “Donald Trump does what Donald Trump does. I’ve never seen him actually put his hands up and make the YMCA. He’s changed it to M-A-G-A or something.”
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DALLAS, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) has expanded its Carbon Solutions Group with the hiring of Robert "Bob" Purgason, a seasoned energy expert and prior executive of EnLink Midstream's predecessor, Crosstex Energy. Purgason will lead EnLink's Carbon Solutions Group as Managing Director of Carbon Solutions.
Purgason brings extensive industry experience in growing new business lines and excellent industry relationships, both of which will help EnLink grow its carbon capture, transportation, and sequestration (CCS) business. Purgason will lead our Carbon Solutions Group, which consists of in-house commercial and engineering talent, including Scott Goldberg, Vice President of Carbon Solutions, who will continue to lead the day-to-day execution of the CCS business.
"The emerging CCS business is the most exciting opportunity for EnLink to participate in the energy transition, and it's critical, after establishing a complete CCS offering, that we have the right resources to make the most of our competitive advantages to scale this business," Chairman and CEO Barry Davis said. "When we think about the size of the opportunity and the work needed to fulfill its potential, we see the need for an executive level leader who can bring strategic vision and deep experience building new businesses. Having worked closely with Bob, I am confident his extensive industry knowledge, deep connections within the market, and business development experience, combined with his innate leadership abilities, will be extremely complimentary to our team."
Purgason brings over 40 years of experience in operations, business development and finance in the energy industry, including five years at Crosstex Energy serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Most recently, he was CEO of the predecessor to Altus Midstream. Prior to that, Purgason held senior executive positions at Williams Co. and Access Midstream.
Purgason currently serves on the board of directors of L.B. Foster Co. He has served on the Executive Committee of Texas Pipeline Association and Board of Directors at GPA Midstream Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
About EnLink Midstream
EnLink Midstream reliably operates a differentiated midstream platform that is built for long-term, sustainable value creation. EnLink's best-in-class services span the midstream value chain, providing natural gas, crude oil, condensate, NGL capabilities, and carbon capture, transportation and sequestration. Our purposely built, integrated asset platforms are in premier production basins and core demand centers, including the Permian Basin, Oklahoma, North Texas, and the Gulf Coast. EnLink's strong financial foundation and commitment to execution excellence drive competitive returns and value for our employees, customers, and investors. Headquartered in Dallas, EnLink is publicly traded through EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC). Visit www.EnLink.com to learn how EnLink connects energy to life.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
03-06-12-13-16-17-18-19-20-21-23-24
(three, six, twelve, thirteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four)
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
03-06-12-13-16-17-18-19-20-21-23-24
(three, six, twelve, thirteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four)
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Up Late: Is the McGowan-Beazley affair over?
In tonight’s present, Harvey examines how the connection between Mark McGowan and Kim Beazley has cooled and divulges two shock contenders to be the subsequent Governor of WA.
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Given its central role in utilizing light energy, photoinduced electron transfer (PET) from an excited molecule has been widely studied1,2,3,4,5,6. However, even though microscopic photocurrent measurement methods7,8,9,10,11 have made it possible to correlate the efficiency of the process with local features, spatial resolution has been insufficient to resolve it at the molecular level. Recent work has, however, shown that single molecules can be efficiently excited and probed when combining a scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) with localized plasmon fields driven by a tunable laser12,13. Here we use that approach to directly visualize with atomic-scale resolution the photocurrent channels through the molecular orbitals of a single free-base phthalocyanine (FBPc) molecule, by detecting electrons from its first excited state tunnelling through the STM tip. We find that the direction and the spatial distribution of the photocurrent depend sensitively on the bias voltage, and detect counter-flowing photocurrent channels even at a voltage where the averaged photocurrent is near zero. Moreover, we see evidence of competition between PET and photoluminescence12, and find that we can control whether the excited molecule primarily relaxes through PET or photoluminescence by positioning the STM tip with three-dimensional, atomic precision. These observations suggest that specific photocurrent channels can be promoted or suppressed by tuning the coupling to excited-state molecular orbitals, and thus provide new perspectives for improving energy-conversion efficiencies by atomic-scale electronic and geometric engineering of molecular interfaces.
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https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2556450396875/reproducible-long-term-cycling-data-of-alo-coated-linicomno-cathodes-for-lithium-ion-batteries
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Which StarTech docking station is best?
While lightweight, compact laptop computers are great for jobs on the go or when you’re away from your office, there are plenty of times when the larger viewing real estate and connectivity of a traditional desktop computer are desired. Thankfully, StarTech provides docking stations that allow you to greatly expand the usability of your laptop computer.
The StarTech.com USB-C Dock includes a wealth of display and data ports that let you fully integrate your laptop with a wide range of other devices and equipment, including speakers, monitors and more.
What to know before you buy a StarTech docking station
Your requirements
Carefully consider the reasons for which you want to convert your laptop computing experience into one that is more akin to using a desktop. Are you editing video and looking to view your work on a monitor that allows for a less cluttered workspace? Are you in need of multiple displays to let you code and compare designs more easily? Or perhaps, you simply want to be able to create a dedicated, centered area within which to get focused work done without outside distractions.
No matter your reasons, choosing the right docking station means imagining the workspace you hope to create and seeking out a dock that will provide you with the flexibility you need to make it your own.
Your equipment
Take stock of what equipment you will be attaching to your laptop computer while shopping for a docking station. Consider the type and age of the connection that your external monitor requires. If you plan on using your computer with a sound system, be sure to know if your speakers are Bluetooth enabled or require a wired connection to your laptop. Paying close attention to the gear you hope to use will help prevent any compatibility issues you may experience after making an uneducated purchase.
Your laptop’s compatibility
USB-C has risen to become the new standard when it comes to connecting devices. Because of this, the majority of StarTech docking stations fully embrace this option. However, older laptops may not have this particular USB type installed. Depending on your hardware, you may need to seek out an adapter or two to ensure compliance with a brand-new dock.
Thankfully, making the leap from one connectivity standard to another is made easier by the wide availability of adapters and dongles that help bridge the gap between yesterday’s tech and today’s trends. Some StarTech docks even include a USB adapter in the box.
What to look for in a quality StarTech docking station
Ports
One of the biggest reasons to use a docking station is to be able to take advantage of the abundance of ports that they provide. From HDMI to various USB and memory card types, there are docks available for every profession and preference. You will be surprised at how quickly your dock becomes fully occupied with chargers and connected devices. Because of this, select a dock with as many ports as possible.
Monitor connectivity
The convenience of a large, luxurious monitor in your workstation cannot be overstated. Be sure that the dock you purchase includes the correct HDMI ports required for today’s displays. Older monitors that connect via other means may require adapters. Because of the fast pace of display technology, some especially old monitors, sadly, may have to be left behind as you build out your desk.
Size
Select a StarTech dock that is large enough to accommodate your needs but not so big as to hog too much of your valuable desk space. Miniature docks are available alongside standard models, although these units tend to lack many of the ports and features that make the devices attractive in the first place. If you require a large dock but don’t want to sacrifice surface area or prefer to keep the majority of your cables out of sight, you may want to consider mounting your dock out of sight behind your desk.
Additionally, portable docks are available and popular for both their space-saving dimensions as well as the ease with which you can bring them along for business on the move.
Aesthetics
As Apple’s design influences have dominated the tech industry over the last two decades, computer accessories have followed suit. StarTech provides gray and aluminum docks to match Apple’s flagship MacBook models, as well as more universal black and white models. For those who prefer matching devices, there are docks available that will complement your gear and blend seamlessly into your work environment.
How much you can expect to spend on a StarTech docking station
Small, portable StarTech docking stations can be purchased for less than $100. However, powerful units that include Thunderbolt ports and other top-tier features can cost $200-$400.
StarTech docking station FAQ
Will a docking station make my laptop faster?
A. No. Docking stations allow you to connect your laptop to external speakers, monitors and more but they do nothing to enhance the performance of your computer. In fact, an underpowered computer may run slower if connected to too many displays.
Can I connect multiple docks together?
A. In some cases, yes. USB, in particular, is an accessible enough connection that users can sometimes “daisy chain” docks together to expand their usage. However, the functionality may vary depending on the power consumption of the devices you wish to use and with regard to other connections such as HDMI.
Do laptop docks provide storage space?
A. No. Laptop docks allow you to connect your computer to external hard drives, but they contain no internal storage.
What’s the best StarTech docking station to buy?
Top StarTech docking station
What you need to know: With a generous array of ports and a clean, modern design, this dock has everything you need to create the workstation of your dreams.
What you’ll love: You can connect your laptop to three external monitors with this device, putting four displays at your fingertips. Its range of ports allows you to integrate everything from external drives to speakers into your workstation.
What you should consider: Some users have noticed compatibility and driver issues with this dock.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top StarTech docking station for the money
StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter
What you need to know: This dock is small and great for traveling, allowing you to convert your laptop into a fully connected work machine wherever you go.
What you’ll love: Available in a range of connectivity and power delivery options, this docking station is small enough to fit into your laptop bag.
What you should consider: Not enough connectivity for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
StarTech.com USB C Multiport Adapter Portable Docking Station for Laptop/Tablet
What you need to know: With both current and legacy ports, this dock allows you to bring some of your older technology into the modern age.
What you’ll love: Including various USB ports, a VGA port, a memory card slot and even a headphone jack, this dock expands the usability of your laptop in every way.
What you should consider: This dock sacrifices the number of ports in favor of variety.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aliyah Boston dominated women's college basketball on both ends of the court this season.
The junior forward helped South Carolina go wire-to-wire as the No. 1 team in the country, putting up an SEC-record 27 consecutive double-doubles, and she has helped put the Gamecocks two wins away from the program's second national championship.
Boston was honored as The Associated Press women's basketball player of the year on Thursday. She is the second player from South Carolina to be recognized with the award, joining former Gamecocks great A'ja Wilson.
“Not often do you get the complete package. I think this recognition is for what she was able to do on both sides of the ball,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. “The player of the year is usually for offensive-minded people who think that when you put the ball in the hole, you should be bestowed the player of the year. She’s the full package. Every single day.”
Boston's parents and aunt as well as the entire South Carolina team were in the audience of the ceremony that also honored AP Coach of the Year Kim Mulkey.
“Coming into this year I said in the back of my mind I wanted to change the narrative this year about women's basketball," Boston said. "To get this award means a lot and I can't wait to do more in the future.”
Boston received 23 votes from the 30-member national media panel that votes weekly for the AP Top 25. Iowa's Caitlin Clark received six votes and Baylor's NaLyssa Smith got one.
Boston averaged 16.8 points, 12 rebounds and 2.6 blocks this year.
“I think Aliyah is so unselfish that she’s not very comfortable taking over basketball games,” Staley said. “She doesn’t want to be seen by her teammates as selfish and chasing numbers."
Boston's parents surprised the unanimous first-team AP All-American with the news on Zoom that she had won the award.
“I'm in shock, I got the chills,” Boston said to her parents on the call.
Staley said that Boston is one of the hardest workers on the team.
“Young people will follow anyone, good or bad,” the coach said. “Aliyah has tbe personality where you’d follow her because of how hard she works, how unselfish she is, how giving she is. When it’s time to make plays she delivers. She’s a leader to follow for all the right reasons.”
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Bristol Bears attempt at some clever accounting looks like it could come back to bite them.
According to reports, Bristol face losing several core players in their squad as the club desperately look to offload contacts to squeeze under the salary cap as a serious administrative blunder has put them at risk of exceeding it next season.
In the midst of the first lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic that saw professional sport stop and then restart without fans in stadiums, the 13 Gallagher Premiership clubs voted to reduce the league's salary cap from £6.4 million to £5 million for the 2021-22 season.
Bristol were one of the few dissenters but went with the majority on the decision in light of the bleak financial landscape, with Exeter Chiefs - who were pre-pandemic the league's only profit-making side - reporting this week they made a loss of more than £6.3m from June 2020 to June 2021, in which time they won the European Heineken Champions Cup and Premiership title.
Despite the efforts to try and cut spending across the league, a lot of clubs, including the Bears, took advantage of a loophole that allowed them to count 75 percent of existing contracts against the revised cap providing they were agreed before a certain date.
Accordingly, on August 14, 2020, Bristol announced 33 contract renewals that had been completed in the small window before that date loophole date passed - with deals for players including Steven Luatua, Charles Piutau, Nathan Hughes, Chris Vui, Luke Morahan, Kyle Sinckler, Andy Uren, Joe Joyce and Callum Sheedy.
The Daily Telegraph reports that in Bristol’s case, the majority of players signed new “two plus one” deals, which is a two-year contract with an option of a third on the same terms unless either party decides to pull out by a set deadline.
It was Pat Lam's intention to give his club a competitive advantage for the next three seasons, with the Bristol director of rugby putting significant emphasis on the importance of a core group of players 'instinctively knowing the Bears way' due to having a large number of appearances under their belts.
To stay within budget next season, the Telegraph reports Bristol intended to release six players whose contracts were worth an estimated £400,000, but the club have missed the deadline to release them meaning the third-year extensions had already kicked in.
To make matters worse for last season's table-toppers, the publications reports that even if players are paid off, that would still count against the salary cap, so Bristol are now having to make savings wherever they can which appears to mean Lam is having to lose players he didn't want to.
On Thursday the club confirmed the departure of former England international lock Dave Attwood, with both parties known to be keen on keeping him at Ashton Gate beyond this season. Attwood, 34, joins Bath on a two-year contract.
Meanwhile former England number eight Nathan Hughes also confirmed this week that he is joining French Top 14 side Clermont next season. And earlier in the week, The Rugby Paper reported centre Antoine Frisch, winger Luke Morahan fly-half Tiff Eden and backrower Mitch Eadie could all depart at the end of the season.
Bristol had already committed to signing England loosehead prop Ellis Genge, Sale fly-half AJ MacGinty and Scotland international backrower Magnus Bradbury ahead of next season before the administrative error came to light in March.
The salary cap is effectively being squeezed further ahead of the 2022/23 season, with clubs going down from two marquee players - whose wages count outside the salary cap - to one, and as such there are already murmurs around Bristol that former All Black full-back Charles Piutau could be moving on at the end of the season.
Piutau is widely reported to be one of the highest-paid players in the Premiership.
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Lam, and chief executive officer Mark Tainton, will certainly be doing everything within their powers to ensure the club don't breach the salary cap, with Leicester Tigers found guilty of doing so just earlier this month.
An investigation found Tigers failed to disclose payments to image rights companies of the players in each of the seasons between 2016-17 and 2019-20, and they were fined £309,841.06.
Of course, Saracens were found guilty of being the league's worst salary cap offenders and in 2020 were relegated from the Premiership in punishment as well as being fined £5.4m for three seasons of overspending during which time they dominated domestically and in Europe.
The 33 players who signed undisclosed length contract renewals at Bristol in the summer of 2020, are: Jake Woolmore, Yann Thomas, Harry Thacker, Will Capon, Bryan Byrne, Kyle Sinckler, John Afoa, Max Lahiff, Jake Armstrong, Dave Attwood, Ed Holmes, John Hawkins, Chris Vui, Joe Joyce, Steven Luatua, James Dun, Dan Thomas, Jake Heenan, Nathan Hughes, Mitch Eadie, Andy Uren, Harry Randall, Callum Sheedy, Tiff Eden, Siale Piutau, Sam Bedlow, Piers O’Conor, Siva Naulago, Alapati Leiua, Luke Morahan, Charles Piutau, Henry Purdy, Toby Fricker.
Of course circumstances have changed for some players since then, with Siale Piutau leaving the club for a lucrative move to Japan while Samoan star Vui and England international Randall have signed new, further contract extensions during the course of this season.
Bristol Bears have been approached for comment.
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Five reasons why prices and bills are going up
By Kevin Peachey, Jana Tauschinski and Rob England
BBC News
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A cost of living crunch is hitting millions of people across the UK, as soaring energy bills start to bite into family finances and prices rise in the shops.
Much has been said about the squeeze on our budgets, and relatively few people will emerge from it with their personal finances unscathed.
April is a key month because it is when many of the most significant changes and bill rises take effect.
Inflation is the rate at which prices rise. If a bottle of milk costs £1 and that rises by 5p, then milk inflation is 5%. The optimum level, and the Bank of England's target, is a 2% inflation rate.
This first chart shows how inflation - charting the rising cost of living - is at its highest rate for about 30 years. Official figures reveal these price rises are widespread among the various things we buy.
They are about to accelerate. The government's official forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), says the rate will peak at nearly 9% later in the year, before slowing. That means prices will continue to go up, but eventually not at such a rapid rate.
There is little sign of income keeping pace with pay rises and benefit increases (although minimum pay - through the National Living Wage - is going up by 6.6%), so our "real" income and standard of living will fall.
The biggest impact this year is the sharp increase in the cost of energy.
Businesses are passing on some of these costs to consumers in higher prices. Households are protected from the fluctuations owing to the domestic energy price cap.
Yet, the chart shows how the cap, and therefore the typical annual household gas and electricity bill is rising by about £700. The OBR is predicting a further rise of more than £800 a year in October.
The chart also shows how there is little bill-payers can do about it. They used to be able to shop around for a cheaper tariff but, at present, no deals are cheaper than the default price cap. The government is giving some support with a £150 council tax rebate in April, and a £200 grant in October, which will need to be paid back.
As well as the soaring cost of heating and powering the home, filling a car with petrol or diesel is getting more expensive too.
These prices can be quite volatile, week to week, unlike domestic gas and electricity.
The graphic shows the cost of filling a tank for different types of vehicles, according to the RAC motoring group. Even if you do not run a car, there is concern that pricier fuel will eventually feed through to more expensive bus and coach tickets.
The most expensive monthly bill for millions of people is their rent, or their mortgage repayment.
Three-quarters of mortgage borrowers in the UK are on fixed-rate deals, so only see a change in their repayments when their current term ends.
Another two million homeowners are on deals where the interest rate varies - known as tracker or standard variable rate mortgages. The Bank of England has raised the base interest rate three times in four months since December.
The chart shows how this has increased the monthly bill for these variable mortgage customers for the first time in a long time.
Many workers will be paying more tax from now, most significantly through increased National Insurance payments.
In July, people will be able to earn more before they start to pay this tax, following a change announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in his recent Spring Statement.
Combining those two measures means that in the next 12 months, anyone earning less than about £34,000 will pay less National Insurance than they did last year. Anybody earning more than that will pay more, as the final chart shows.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For the first time in California’s 171-year history, a woman has signed a bill into state law.
Gov. Gavin Newsom normally signs the laws in California, but he left the state on Wednesday night for a family vacation in Central and South America. State law requires Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis to act as governor until he returns.
READ MORE: New Housing Community In Stockton Aims To Get Veterans Off The StreetsThe Legislature on Thursday morning passed a bill to extend a law preventing some renters from being evicted until the end of June. The bill had to be signed into law on Thursday because the old law was set to expire and tens of thousands of renters could have been evicted starting Friday.
It ended up being a historic moment for the nation’s most populous state, which despite its reputation as the country’s progressive powerhouse has never elected a woman as governor.
“It was very humbling. And I did feel that sense of history,” said Kounalakis, who also signed a separate bill relating to elections on Thursday. “For many years women have been writing legislation … but no woman has ever signed a bill into law. And it felt like a moment in history that we should recognize as important.”
California has elected plenty of women to other offices. Voters elected two women to the U.S. Senate in 1992 with Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, with Boxer retiring in 2017 and Feinstein still serving. California’s power was on display during President Joe Biden’s recent State of the Union address when a pair of California women sat behind him — Vice President Kamala Harris, who was elected attorney general and U.S. senator in California, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco in Congress since 1987.
Historically, women don’t run for governor at the same rate as they do other offices, according to Jean Sinzdak, associate director of the Center for American Women in Politics at Rutgers University. She said women usually make up about 25% of gubernatorial candidates nationwide. It’s one reason there have been just 45 women who served as governors in U.S. history.
READ MORE: Loud Sound Heard Near Union Mine High School Prompts Brief Lockdown“People have these kind of unconscious biases, even against women in the executive position when they are the boss,” said Kim Nalder, professor of political science at California State University, Sacramento. “When they are members of a legislature they are members of a group. That plays into the positive stereotypes people have about women being good at collaboration.”
California is one of 19 states that have never elected a woman as governor. That likely won’t change this year as Newsom is favored to win reelection. But it could change in 2026 when Newsom can’t run again because of term limits.
California has four women elected to statewide office now while 38 women are in the Legislature — both all-time highs. Along with Kounalakis, Treasurer Fiona Ma, Controller Betty Yee, Secretary of State Shirley Weber and state Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins all could run for governor in 2026.
Kounalakis said any woman with a statewide platform should be thinking about running for governor — including herself. But with that election more than four and a half years away, she wasn’t ready to commit to running for the office just yet.
“I think that what’s important is that the women who could have a chance at being elected governor think about how we honor each other’s abilities, because there is plenty of pressure for women to not help each other, when in fact the way that we’ll see a women governor in the future is because women help one another,” Kounalakis said.
Newsom is scheduled to return to the state on April 12.
MORE NEWS: 2 Suspects Arrested For December Rancho Cordova Shooting“The governor could have changed his plans. But he’s extremely supportive of elevating people around him, particularly those from underrepresented groups,” Kounalakis said. “And I am very grateful to him for helping to make this happen.”
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SSI Application Tool
Persons who want to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can use an online tool that was just released by the Social Security Administration. Applicants and individuals assisting applicants can use this tool to request an appointment to apply for SSI benefits. The request establishes a protective filing date that will be used as the application date, so long as the individual submits an SSI application within 60 days. Establishing a protective filing date is important because the protective filing date is used to determine when an individual can start receiving SSI benefits.
An individual only needs to provide basic information to make the online request. After the individual submits the request, the Social Security Administration will schedule an appointment to apply for benefits by phone and send notification of the appointment within 7-14 business days.
An individual can also indicate a "priority life circumstance," such as homelessness, a terminal illness, or recent release from incarceration, that will prompt an SSA employee to attempt to contact the applicant by phone within three business days, to apply for SSI at that time, or schedule an appointment to apply.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada has declared an outbreak of norovirus linked to the consumption of raw B.C. oysters.
The outbreak has impacted people in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario — though as of March 30, 262 of the 279 reported cases are in B.C. There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak.
Individuals became sick with norovirus after ingesting raw oysters farmed on B.C.’s west coast. Health Canada recalled certain brands of oysters that were believed to be related to the norovirus outbreak on Feb. 18, March 20, March 23, and March 27, 2022.
READ MORE: Health Canada recalls certain B.C. oysters due to norovirus contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is continuing an investigation into the outbreak which could lead to further recalls. Any recall notices will be shared publicly.
To avoid norovirus infection from oysters, make sure they are cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 90 degrees celsius for 90 seconds before eating. Public health agencies do not recommend consuming raw oysters.
If you believe you became sick from consuming the recalled oysters, Health Canada recommends contacting a doctor. Anyone who believes they purchased the product should check to see if they have it in their home or business. Do not consume the recalled oysters — either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
When people become sick with norovirus they typically develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start within 12 hours after exposure. Even after becoming infected with norovirus, you can become re-infected. The main symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include a low-grade fever, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fatigue.
Most people start to feel better after a day or two, however in severe cases, some patients require hospitalization. Those most at risk of severe outcomes from norovirus infection include pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems, young children and seniors.
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McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Anti-death penalty advocate Lea Rodger says she is keenly aware of the realities facing her and Richard Glossip, who she married this week inside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary where he sits on death row.
Glossip, 59, already has narrowly escaped execution three times and could be the next man Oklahoma puts to death now that the state has lifted a nearly seven-year moratorium on executions put in place due to mishaps in his case and others.
Rodger, 32, a paralegal who has spent more than a decade advocating for an end to capital punishment, says that’s one of the reasons she didn’t want to waste time marrying her new husband.
“For Rich, surviving three execution attempts, possibly facing a fourth, the one thing he’s really taken away from that is: Don’t take anything for granted … really live in the moment,” Rodger told The Associated Press before they wed Tuesday in a small ceremony inside the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
“I think both of us do a good job at that, and that’s why it was important to us that we do this now while we know we can make this commitment with each other,” said Rodger, of Lutz, Florida, who is now a law student.
In a statement provided to the AP, Glossip said: “After all I have been through, losing so much of my life and everyone in it, I have been blessed beyond all imagination.”
Although marriages of death row inmates don’t happen often, they aren’t completely unusual either, said Robert Dunham, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center. He said the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Loving v. Virginia, which prohibits bans on interracial marriages, has since been applied to people in prison.
“Marriage is among the fundamental personal rights that prisoners retain,” Dunham said.
Some of the most notorious inmates in the country have married after being imprisoned. Convicted serial killer Ted Bundy married his fianceewhile on death row in Florida. Erik Menendez and his brother, Lyle Menendez, serving life sentences for murdering their parents in 1989 in their Beverly Hills mansion, both were married in prison. Richard Ramirez, the demonic serial killer known as the Night Stalker who left satanic signs at murder scenes and mutilated victims’ bodies during a reign of terror in the 1980s, wed while on death row in California.
In Oklahoma, marriage ceremonies for people who are incarceratedare conducted twice a year, in March and September. The inmate or fiancee is responsible for all costs associated with the marriage, including court fees and, if necessary, transportation costs if the county requires the couple to sign the county’s marriage record book. Oklahoma does not allow conjugal visits, even for newly married inmates, but Rodger said they were able to hold hands and kiss during Tuesday’s ceremony.
It is the second prison marriage for Glossip, who filed for divorce from his first wife, Leigha Joy Jurasik, of New Jersey, who he married in 2018 when Jurasik was 21. They divorced last year, and court records show Jurasik didn’t show up to a hearing last year in which a judge ordered her to pay Glossip $100 per week for 85 weeks to cover a $5,000 alimony award and $3,500 for Glossip’s legal fees. Jurasik didn’t respond to a voicemail and messages seeking comment on her marriage to Glossip.
Glossip is perhaps best known for the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that bears his name. In 2015, a split court found constitutional the use of the sedative midazolam in lethal injections.
Glossip’s case attracted international attention after actress Susan Sarandon — who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean’s fight to save a man on Louisiana’s death row in the 1995 movie “Dead Man Walking” — took up his cause in real life. Prejean herself has served as Glossip’s spiritual adviser and frequently visited him in prison.
Glossip was twice convicted and sentenced to die for ordering the January 1997 killing of Barry Van Treese, who owned the Oklahoma City motel where Glossip worked. Prosecutors said Justin Sneed, a motel handyman, admitted robbing and beating Van Treese, but said he did so only after Glossip promised to pay him $10,000. Sneed, who was the key witness against Glossip at both of his trials, is currently serving a life sentence without parole.
Glossip has twice been within hours of receiving a lethal injection when his execution was called off. He got a two-week reprieve in September 2015 to allow his lawyer time to pursue an innocence claim. Two weeks later, after a court rejected that, he was about to be escorted to the execution chamber when prison officials realized they had received the wrong drug for his execution. That led to a nearly seven-year moratorium on the death penalty in Oklahoma that ended last fall. Now, he is the lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit again challenging the state’s lethal injection method as unconstitutional. Another lawyer, Don Knight, is seeking to overturn his conviction based on a claim of innocence.
Sheila Isenberg, who recently finished a second edition of her 1991 book, “Women Who Love Men Who Kill,” and has extensively interviewed women who seek relationships with convicted killers, as well as psychiatrists, social workers and prison officials, said some women are attracted to men who commit particularly heinous crimes, such as serial killers or mass murderers.
“In Richard Glossip’s case, he is neither a serial killer nor a mass murderer, but he is nevertheless notorious,” Isenberg said.
Rodger bristled at the suggestion that Glossip’s notoriety is what attracted her to him. She said she never even considered marriage when she added Glossip to a list of prisoners she sends Christmas cards to each year.
Ultimately, correspondence via letters gave way to phone calls, and Rodger said she and Glossip quickly developed a deep connection.
“We had that instant comfort with each other, like you’ve known someone your whole life,” she recalled.
“This isn’t about attention,” she continued. “I’m a very private person. It just happens to be the circumstances that we’re in. I believe the attention should be focused on his innocence. He has already lost 25 years of his life.”
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TORONTO (AP) _ Loncor Gold Inc. (LONCF) on Thursday reported a loss of $1.6 million in its fourth quarter.
The Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent per share.
For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $3.7 million, or 3 cents per share.
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News ‘Next thing we’ll hear is sorry,’ say First Nations after Pope visit Published: March 31, 2022 at 4:57pm Ollie WilliamsMarch 31, 2022 First Nations delegates are seen at the Vatican in an Assembly of First Nations photo. Advertisement. Members of a First Nations delegation that held an audience with Pope Francis on Thursday say they are convinced an apology from the Pope and the Catholic Church is imminent. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders have all now invited the Pope to deliver an apology, on Canadian soil, for the Church’s role in residential schools and their devastating intergenerational trauma.Advertisement. While the Pope has yet to formally state he will take up that invite – beyond a commitment to visit Canada at a later date – delegates emerging from Thursday’s two-hour meeting at the Vatican were certain a papal apology is on the way. “The next thing we will hear is, ‘I am sorry.’ I’m absolutely convinced of that,” said Phil Fontaine, former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, at a news conference held following the meeting. Fontaine said Thursday’s audience “gave me a real sense of optimism that we’re on the verge of finally turning the corner on this issue.” He continued: “We heard the Holy Father say to us very clearly: ‘The Church is with you.’ That’s an incredibly important statement.” Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton, who accompanied the delegation, said Pope Francis “wanted this encounter to happen and it’s clear that he himself was profoundly moved by what he heard.” Thursday’s delegation was led by Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine, who used the famed ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to explain how he saw this moment in relations between Indigenous people and the Church.Advertisement. The Creation of Adam, painted by Michelangelo in the early 16th century, forms a central element of the vast ceiling. The fresco shows God giving life to Adam, the first man, their hands almost touching. “What I saw there, and how I feel today is that we’re at that particular point,” Chief Antoine said. “It is the work of divine powers that allow us to be able to come together at this point, to truthfully share a story.” Antoine said delegates “spoke the truth” to the Pope and felt there was hope for change, though he acknowledged much work lay ahead. “Certainly, from what I learned in Rome, that will not happen overnight,” he said. “However, it must start now.” Pope given cradleboard The First Nations delegation left the Pope in possession of a cradleboard, a form of baby carrier common to various Indigenous societies in Canada. Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty of the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee said whether the Pope returned that cradleboard on Friday, at a general audience, would demonstrate his commitment to reconciliation. “It is a symbol of every Indigenous child who went to residential school – for those who survived and, more importantly, for those who did not return home,” Chief Gull-Masty told reporters. “The Holy Father has now been tasked with the responsibility to care for this cradleboard overnight and to reflect on the messages delivered by our delegates. If he’s truthful in his commitment to the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island, then he will follow through with our request to return the cradleboard to our delegation at the general audience tomorrow. “We stated to His Holiness: How you treat this cradleboard will demonstrate how you treat our people in the future. By returning the cradleboard to the delegation, he will demonstrate his commitment to our people.” Like other delegations this week, the First Nations group urged the Pope to ensure the Church provides full access to residential school records and documents that might help Indigenous peoples identify their children as they conduct searches for unmarked burials at school sites. The Church is being called on to assist with the provision of mental health and cultural supports, too. Fontaine, asked why he was so convinced the Pope would agree to deliver an apology in Canada, said: “I just think the time is right. The world has been watching us for some time now.” Fontaine said the discovery of unmarked burials at residential school sites had shocked Canada out of its complacency and been understood worldwide. “I was convinced, at that point,” he said, “that the Church had nowhere else to go in terms of moving forward with us.” Advertisement. Related
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| 2022-04-01T00:22:29Z
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Gonzaga hopeful Mookie Cook commits to Oregon
Five-star small forward and the No. 4 player in the high school class of 2023 Marquis “Mookie” Cook has committed to Oregon and head coach Dana Altman’s program. He made his announcement of commitment on Thursday during Geico High School Nationals.
Cook, a junior at Arizona Compass Prep, had Gonzaga as one of his final three choices along with Oregon and the Kentucky Wildcats. However, Cook grew up in Portland, Oregon and the University of Oregon was his 100% crystal ball prediction according to 247 Sports and Rivals.
At 6-foot-7, 200 lbs, Cook averaged 11.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest in the five games of his that are recorded on Max Preps for the 2021-22 season. His length and size has the potential to make Cook a scoring threat driving to the hoop at the college level, and draft analyst for Basketball News Matt Babcook has him as a potential one-and-done prospect.
The Ducks have now secured one of their two highest ranked high school recruits in program history right after current Orlando Magic big man Bol Bol.
After reaching the Sweet 16 in the 2019 and 2021 NCAA tournament, Oregon lost in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament this year at the hands of Texas A&M. Cook will look to help the Ducks reclaim the PAC-12 championship that they won in 2021 and 2020 but failed to crack the conference top-five most recently.
Cook visited Gonzaga during this year’s men’s basketball senior night game, eight days after he paid his official visit to Eugene, Oregon. The Kennel broke out into chants of “We want Mookie” multiple times during the Zags game.
He is the second lauded recruit that the Zags missed out on committing this week. A five-star recruit in the 2022 class, Anthony Black, had Gonzaga within his top three choices but inevitably elected to join a stacked University of Arkansas recruiting class for next season.
Black is also a small forward and would’ve been a plus addition to GU’s front court, but the Zags are still eyeing other recruits in both the 2022 and 2023 high school classes with strong interest. At the moment, GU has only received a commitment from 6-foot-9 power forward Braden Huff out of the 2022 class.
Cook is assumed to be arriving in Eugene to get started at Oregon after graduating from high school in the spring of 2023.
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| 2022-04-01T00:22:30Z
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Wests Tigers forward James Tamou is keeping faith in the benevolence of the NRL footy gods despite being forsaken against Gold Coast.
The luckless Tigers were seemingly on their way to a first win of 2022 on Thursday, holding a four-point lead going into the final minute of a largely forgettable and scrappy affair with the Titans at CBUS Super Stadium.
Unfortunately for Tamou and his teammates, destiny wasn't on their side as a chaotic play, involving a Toby Sexton kick rebounding off a post before being dropped in-goal by Tiger Jock Madden, allowed AJ Brimson to steal an 8-6 win for the hosts.
It's a situation Tamou has seen before and he knows first-hand how quickly situations can change at a club, having been part of a North Queensland team which lost their first three matches in 2015 before going on a run that eventually ended in the Cowboys' first premiership.
"There's 22 rounds to go," Tamou said.
"For us to keep going we've got to follow that path. We can't let it go.
"The footy gods, they praise effort. The boys put a lot of effort out there (on Thursday) and I'm proud of them."
The 33-year-old has also leapt to the defence of under-fire coach Michael Maguire amid speculation he has lost the dressing room.
Tamou pointed to the example of suspended Jackson Hastings paying for his own plane ticket to be in the coach's box at CBUS Super Stadium as a symbol of the togetherness within the group.
The experienced front-rower also knows Maguire is wholly committed to turning around the ailing Tigers' fortunes.
"If Madge could, mate, he'd strap up and he'd get out there with you," Tamou said.
"Around everything that he talks about, you can just feel the passion and you want to play for him because you can feel it.
"He gets you up, mate, he really does."
Next up is a trip to PointsBet Stadium next weekend to face highly-fancied Cronulla but it's not a challenge that shakes Tamou's belief.
"We've got to bring that effort," Tamou said.
"No doubt the Sharks have obviously been talked about as one of the pinnacle clubs in the comp so we've got to bring that effort and we'll look back and see where we could be better.
"We'll keep working and keep growing ... for us to keep going forward, we've got to stick around each other."
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https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/rugby-league/footy-gods-will-smile-on-nrl-tigers-tamou-c-6283388
| 2022-04-01T00:22:30Z
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Ukrainian mayor wounded during evacuation, officials say
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on Monday said that eight people were killed and others were wounded including the mayor, while attempting to evacuate a northwest suburb of Kyiv.
Anatoliy Fedoruk, the mayor of Bucha, was wounded in the evacuation efforts, which were still ongoing as of noon on Monday, according to the ministry.
While Russia had agreed to allow civilians from some cities to safely evacuate, officials say that Russian troops have violated those cease-fire promises.
One of those violations took place in Irpin, where Russian troops shelled residents, killing at least two small children, according to a video on Sunday from Irpin Mayor Alexandar Markushin, The Washington Post reported.
“The shell hit, and in front of my own eyes died two small children and two adults,” Markushin said. “I want to emphasize these were peaceful residents.”
The United Nations has said that Moscow’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine has prompted the “fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.”
“More than 1.5 million refugees from Ukraine have crossed into neighboring countries in 10 days,” the United Nations high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, wrote on Twitter. “The fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.”
Intelligence agencies in the U.S. have predicted that anywhere from 1 million to 5 million Ukrainians could be displaced as a result of the conflict.
The UN estimated last week that roughly 1 million Ukrainians had already left the country, accounting for about 2 percent of the country’s population.
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| 2022-04-01T00:22:30Z
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Tommy Thompson, just weeks removed from leading the University of Wisconsin System, met with former President Donald Trump on Thursday for a talk about “Wisconsin politics,” a former aide said.
Thompson was elected to four terms as Wisconsin's governor, and earlier this year declined to rule out another bid. Thompson, 80, spent almost two years atop the university system before leaving earlier this month.
Bill McCoshen, a former chief of staff to Thompson when he served as governor, said the two met at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.
“The primary topic was Wisconsin politics," McCoshen said. “They talked about the gubernatorial race, the Senate race and what it will take to win in Wisconsin. The topic of running for governor may have come up, but the purpose was to talk about Wisonsin politics more broadly.”
A Trump spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.
McCoshen said he expected Thompson to make a decision in April. The primary is in August. Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, businessman Kevin Nicholson and state Rep. Timothy Ramthun are Republicans vying to take on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Thompson was first elected to the Legislature in 1966 and was first elected governor in 1986. He resigned midway through his fourth term to serve as Health and Human Services secretary under then-President George W. Bush, and ran briefly for president in 2008.
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| 2022-04-01T00:22:31Z
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Shares of WEC Energy Group Inc.
WEC,
-0.48%
dropped 0.48% to $99.81 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around grim trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-1.57%
falling 1.57% to 4,530.41 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.56%
falling 1.56% to 34,678.35. The stock's fall snapped a six-day winning streak. WEC Energy Group Inc. closed $0.49 short of its 52-week high ($100.30), which the company achieved on March 30th.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Thursday, as Duke Energy Corp.
DUK,
+0.16%
rose 0.16% to $111.66, Xcel Energy Inc.
XEL,
-0.21%
fell 0.21% to $72.17, and DTE Energy Co.
DTE,
-0.26%
fell 0.26% to $132.21. Trading volume (1.6 M) remained 116,013 below its 50-day average volume of 1.7 M.
Editor's Note: This story was auto-generated by Automated Insights, an automation technology provider, using data from Dow Jones and FactSet. See our market data terms of use.
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| 2022-04-01T00:22:31Z
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Russian soldiers leave Chernobyl after suffering ‘significant doses’ of radiation, Ukraine says
Russian troops reportedly treated for radiation poisoning after digging trenches in exclusion zone
Russian troops have handed control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant back to Ukrainians and left the heavily contaminated site more than a month after seizing control of it.
The Ukrainian state nuclear company said on Thursday that all of the Russian forces occupying the power station had withdrawn from the territory surrounding the defunct facility.
“According to the staff of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, there are now no outsiders on site,” Energoatom said in an online post. The state-owned firm had earlier said most troops had gone, leaving only a small number behind.
Energoatom said the pullout at Chernobyl came after soldiers received "significant doses" of radiation from digging trenches in the forest in the exclusion zone around the closed plant, although there was no independent confirmation of that.
The withdrawal took place amid growing indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation in Ukraine as cover while regrouping, resupplying its forces and redeploying them for a stepped-up offensive in the eastern part of the country.
Russian forces have also retreated from the nearby town of Slavutych, where workers at Chernobyl live, the company said.
In a separate post, Energoatom said the Russian side had formally agreed to hand back to Ukraine the responsibility for protecting Chernobyl. It shared the scan of a document signed by people it identified as a senior staff member at Chernobyl, the Russian military official assigned to guarding Chernobyl.
Reuters could not immediately verify the authenticity of the document.
Ukraine has repeatedly expressed safety concerns about Chernobyl and demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops, whose presence prevented the rotation of personnel for a time.
Earlier this week, workers at the site told Reuters that Russian soldiers had driven without radiation protection through the Red Forest, the most radioactively contaminated part of the zone around Chernobyl, kicking up clouds of radioactive dust.
Asked to comment on the accounts from Chernobyl staff, Russia's defence ministry did not respond.
Energoatom said that as a result of their concerns about radiation, "almost a riot began to brew among the soldiers," suggesting this was the reason for their unexpected departure.
The IAEA said it had not been able to confirm the reports of Russian forces receiving high radiation doses.
Reports in Belarus suggest minibus-loads of Russian soldiers have sought medical attention for “acute radiation poisoning” at a clinic in the country after leaving Chernobyl.
At least seven minibuses of Russian soldiers have arrived at the clinic this week, according to a Belarusian news Telegram channel.
Anton Motolko, a Belarusian photographer, shared a photo of a medical vehicle that he said was transporting Russian troops in Belarus.
13:30
— MotolkoHelp (@MotolkoHelp) March 31, 2022
A medical PAZ bus of the Russian Armed Forces was spotted at the entrance to Mazyr, moving from the side of the R-131 highway. pic.twitter.com/TbIjFjXJUK
Russia occupied the plant hours after Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine on 24 February. The plant’s Ukrainian staff have continued to oversee the safe storage of nuclear waste, reportedly working at gunpoint.
Plant workers have also been safeguarding the reactor, which exploded in 1986 in a nuclear disaster considered to be the worst in history.
Ukraine has repeatedly expressed safety concerns about Chernobyl and the surrounding Red Forest, which had been affected by wildfires. Officials have warned that another explosion or forest fire would see radiation levels spike.
Kyiv demanded Russian troops, whose presence prevented the rotation of the plant’s personnel for a period of time, to withdraw from the plant.
Earlier on Thursday, the head of Energoatom urged the United Nations nuclear watchdog to help ensure Russian nuclear officials do not interfere in the operation of Chernobyl as well as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is also occupied by Putin’s troops.
Moscow has denied that its forces have put the Ukrainian nuclear facilities at risk.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
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https://www.myjournalcourier.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17049786.php
| 2022-04-01T00:22:32Z
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
8-2-1
(eight, two, one)
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https://www.thehour.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17049786.php
| 2022-04-01T00:22:31Z
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HOUSTON, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 25, 2022, Ruby Pipeline, L.L.C. ("Ruby") executed confidentiality agreements (the "Confidentiality Agreements") with members of an ad hoc group (the "Ad Hoc Group") of holders of over 70% of the 6.0% notes due 2022 issued by Ruby. The Confidentiality Agreements facilitated discussions among certain affiliates of Ruby (such affiliates, the "Company Parties") and the Ad Hoc Group concerning a potential restructuring of Ruby's capital structure (a "Transaction").
Pursuant to the Confidentiality Agreements, Ruby agreed that, upon the occurrence of certain events or after a specified period, it would disclose publicly the information set forth in the following paragraph (the "Disclosure Information"). The Disclosure Information included in this press release is being furnished to satisfy Ruby's public disclosure obligations under the Confidentiality Agreements.
Negotiations among the Company Parties and their representatives, on the one hand, and the Ad Hoc Group and its representatives, on the other hand, concerning a Transaction resumed on March 25, 2022. During those negotiations, the Company Parties, the Ad Hoc Group and their respective representatives exchanged further proposals for Transactions on a confidential basis. Such proposals are not acceptable to the necessary parties, and negotiations among principals are not continuing at this time. The following information was disclosed by the Company Parties to the Ad Hoc Group during those resumed negotiations:
Based on Ruby's current business plan, G&A Expenses, Ad Valorem Taxes, and Operating Expenses for FY'23 are forecasted to be $8.4 million, $12.8 million and $4.7 million, respectively.
For more information about the Ruby Pipeline, click here.
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Analysts forecast that Inspirato Incorporated (NASDAQ:ISPO – Get Rating) will announce ($0.07) earnings per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Three analysts have issued estimates for Inspirato’s earnings. The highest EPS estimate is ($0.06) and the lowest is ($0.08). The firm is scheduled to announce its next earnings report on Monday, January 1st.
On average, analysts expect that Inspirato will report full year earnings of ($0.20) per share for the current year, with EPS estimates ranging from ($0.22) to ($0.18). For the next year, analysts forecast that the business will post earnings of ($0.09) per share, with EPS estimates ranging from ($0.13) to ($0.04). Zacks Investment Research’s EPS calculations are a mean average based on a survey of sell-side research firms that cover Inspirato.
ISPO has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus initiated coverage on Inspirato in a report on Thursday, March 17th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $10.00 price target for the company. Piper Sandler started coverage on Inspirato in a report on Thursday, March 17th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $12.00 target price for the company. Finally, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Inspirato from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday.
In other Inspirato news, CEO Brent L. Handler sold 66,285 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.11, for a total transaction of $670,141.35. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, major shareholder Revolution Management Co Llc sold 100,529 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $10.13, for a total value of $1,018,358.77. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders sold 282,888 shares of company stock worth $2,860,848.
Inspirato Company Profile (Get Rating)
Inspirato Incorporated operates as a subscription-based luxury travel company. The company provides affluent travelers access to a managed and controlled portfolio of hand-selected vacation options. Its portfolio includes branded luxury vacation homes available exclusively to subscribers and guests. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Denver, Colorado.
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update in the
IPL 2022 has in retailer new groups, modified squad line-ups and a unique format. But that won’t essentially influence the purpose system.
This yr the format goes to be just a little totally different, whereby the ten groups can be cut up into two teams – Group A and B.
Group A – Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants
Group B – Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans
Now, inside the teams, every group will play one another twice, in addition to twice in opposition to the group in the identical row from the opposite group. Then every group from each group will play in opposition to all the opposite groups within the different group as soon as. That brings it to a complete of 14 (8 + 5 + 1) matches for all groups.
In Match 6 of IPL 2022 on Wednesday, Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders to register first win of the match. They moved to sixth with that victory.
Here’s the listing of present Orange and Purple Cap holders:
Orange Cap holder: Faf du Plessis (RCB) – 93 runs
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KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) Stock Moves -1.42%: What You Should Know
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) closed the most recent trading day at $58.47, moving -1.42% from the previous trading session. This change was narrower than the S&P 500's 1.57% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 1.56%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.09%.
Heading into today, shares of the company had lost 1.36% over the past month, lagging the Finance sector's gain of 3.25% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.37% in that time.
Investors will be hoping for strength from KKR & Co. Inc. as it approaches its next earnings release. The company is expected to report EPS of $1.03, up 37.33% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $864.89 million, up 75.32% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, our Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $4.32 per share and revenue of $3.6 billion, which would represent changes of -2.7% and +22.1%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for KKR & Co. Inc.These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the company's business and profitability.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-team stock moves. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 5.12% lower. KKR & Co. Inc. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, KKR & Co. Inc. is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 13.72. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 11.11, so we one might conclude that KKR & Co. Inc. is trading at a premium comparatively.
Investors should also note that KKR has a PEG ratio of 2.85 right now. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Financial - Investment Management was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.86 at yesterday's closing price.
The Financial - Investment Management industry is part of the Finance sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 185, putting it in the bottom 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
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It’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.
This company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.
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Recently, the application and development of flexible microwave-absorption composites based on silicone rubber have gradually become a research hot spot. In this study, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber (MPVQ)/carbonyl iron particles (CIPs)/graphene (GR) composites were prepared by mechanical blending, and the effects of thermal-ageing temperature on the microwave-absorption properties of the composites were investigated. The mechanism of the thermal-ageing temperature's effects on microwave-absorption behaviour was identified. The results show that unaged composites have superior microwave-absorption properties, with a minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of −"‰87.73 dB, a lowest thickness of 1.46 mm, and an effective absorption bandwidth (EAB, RL"‰<"‰âˆ’"‰10 dB) reaching 5.8 GHz (9.9"“15.7 GHz). With ageing at 240 °C for 24 h, the RLmin at a frequency of 5.48 GHz is −"‰45.55 dB with a thickness of 2.55 mm, and the EAB value reaches 2 GHz (range 4.6"“6.6 GHz). In the thermal-ageing process, a crosslinking reaction occurs in MPVQ with an increase in crosslinking density from 5.88"‰Ã—"‰10−5 mol g−1 (unaged) to 4.69"‰Ã—"‰10−4 mol g−1 (aged at 240 °C). Simultaneously, thermal degradation of the composites leads to a reduction in the rubber concentration. In addition, a small amount of CIPs are oxidized to Fe3O4, and the remaining CIPs aggregate to generate more electrically conductive pathways. Consequently, the dielectric loss of the composites will be significantly improved, resulting in poor impedance matching. The microwave-absorption properties of the composites gradually decrease with increasing thermal-ageing temperature from 200 to 240 °C.
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Exercised the club option on the contract of manager Mike Matheny for the 2023 season.
MINNESOTA TWINS — Optioned OF Gilberto Celestino to St. Paul (Triple-A East). Reassigned INF Tim Beckham to minor league camp.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with OF Dexter Fowler on a minor-league contract.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned LHP Caleb Baragar, INF Drew Ellis and RHP Luis Frias to Reno (Triple-A West). Reassigned RHP Keynan Middleton and OF Alek Thomas to minor league camp.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Reassigned RHP Jacob Bosiokovic to minor league camp. Optioned C Ali Sanchez and 1B Juan Yepez to Memphis (Triple-A East).
WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned LHP Francisco Perez to Rochester (Triple-A East).
LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signed RHP Akeel Morris.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Signed C Moses Brown to a two-way contract.
PHOENIX MERCURY — Announced the addition of Nikki Blue and Cinnamon Lister as assistant coaches.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Signed DL Shy Tuttle to a one-year contract.
ARIZONA COYOTES — Recalled RW Hudson Fasching from Tucson (AHL).
DETROIT RED WINGS — Reassigned G Victor Brattstrom to Grand Rapids (AHL).
LOS ANGELES KINGS — Recalled C Jaret Anderson-Dolan from Ontario (AHL).
NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Signed D Spencer Stastney to a two-year, entry-level contract.
NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Reassigned F Tyce Thompson to Utica (AHL).
NEW YORK ISLANDERS — Recalled D Robin Salo and G Cory Schneider from Bridgeport (AHL).
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS — Recalled G Felix Sandstrom from Lehigh Valley (AHL).
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Signed D Nick Perbix to a one-year, entry-level contract.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Reassigned LW Pavel Gogolev to Toronto (AHL) from Newfoundland (ECHL).
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS — Reassigned D Daniil Miormanov and G Jiri Patera to Henderson (AHL).
GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Released RW ALexis D'Aoust from his professional tryout (PTO) and reassigned him to Trois-Rivieres (ECHL).
ONTARIO REIGN — Signed G David Hrenak to an amateur try-out contract (ATO). Signed LW Andre Lee.
ROCKFORD ICE HOGS — Recalled G Tom Aubrun from Indy (ECHL).
SAN DIEGO GULLS — Signed C Josh Lopina to an amateur try-out contract (ATO).
TORONTO MARLIES — Recalled D Matthew Helickson from Newfoundland (ECHL). Released G Talor Joseph from his amateur try-out contract (ATO).
UTICA COMETS — Released LW Luke Stevens from his professional try-out contract (PTO).
WORCESTER RAILERS — Signed F Steve Jandric to standard player contract (SPC).
NJ/NY GOTHAM FC — Signed D Kelly Ann Livingstone to a one-year contract.
NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE — Signed F Valerie Gauvin to a one-year contract.
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Energy price cap: Bill shock for millions as rises hit
By Kevin Peachey
Personal finance correspondent, BBC News
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Millions of people will now feel the impact of an unprecedented £700-a-year rise in energy costs - at the same time as a host of bill hikes take effect.
The 54% rise in the energy price cap means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will now pay £1,971 per year.
A further rise pushing the annual bill up to £2,600 should be expected in October, one analyst has told the BBC.
Council tax, water bills and car tax are also going up for some on 1 April.
Minimum wage rates are rising which, along with some financial support from the government, is partially softening the blow.
The £693 a year rise in a typical energy bill will affect 18 million households, with 4.5 million customers on prepayment meters facing an even bigger increase of £708 a year.
Among them is Winston Carrington, a grandfather in his 70s, who said he was growing vegetables in the garden of his Manchester home to help ease the impact of the rising cost of living.
"I'm going to grow, and I'm going to fill my freezer this year with my own produce. I'm going to have to," said Mr Carrington, who uses a prepayment meter.
"I can't go away this year again, not because of Covid or anything. I just can't afford to go away. The state pension that we're getting at the moment does not cover what I need."
Prices in general are rising at their fastest rate for 30 years, but the sudden increase in the cost of energy is the most significant for individuals. A number of suppliers' websites have struggled to cope as customers provided meter readings to ensure they paid no more than was absolutely required.
Dame Clare Moriarty, chief executive of Citizens Advice, said: "The energy price cap rise will be potentially ruinous for millions of people across the country. It comes just as another new, bleak record is set for people needing crisis support from us."
The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said the country is facing the biggest single shock from energy prices since the 1970s. It is the largest increase, by far, in the energy regulator Ofgem's price cap, since it was introduced.
The cap, set every six months for England. Wales and Scotland, is designed to protect domestic customers from the volatility of wholesale energy prices.
However, official forecasters and analysts have warned people to be braced for another huge rise in energy bills when the next cap takes effect in October. Wholesale prices have been affected by the war in Ukraine and ongoing pressure on suppliers.
This could add another £629 to a typical bill in October, according to the most up-to-date prediction, provided to the BBC from leading energy consultancy firm Cornwall Insight.
If this proved to be accurate, then the average bill next winter would be double that of the winter just gone. A typical bill is expected to fall back to the current level in summer 2023, although longer-term forecasts are tricky.
Chris O'Shea, chief executive of Centrica, which owns the UK's largest supplier British Gas, said his businesses was supporting struggling customers and was giving grants to those most in need.
"We would love to do more. The reality is that for a retail energy company, the market has gone through quite a change, and profits have reduced quite substantially," he told the BBC's Big Green Money Show.
However, he accepted that profits had risen sharply for the heavily taxed exploration arm of the business.
'If you are struggling, seek help'
"If you are feeling stressed or worried about your financial situation, it is important to know that you are not alone and there is help out there," said Helen Undy, chief executive of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.
"There is no debt problem that is not fixable with the right support. If you're struggling to keep up with bills, there are lots of free debt advice organisations that can help," she said.
"Similarly, if your finances are starting to take a toll on your mental health, it's important to seek help."
Month of bill rises
Council taxes and water bills are also going up for many people, added to the rising cost of food and household items.
One estimate suggests that a typical consumer is now facing a £73 a month increase in bills, of which about £58 is from rising energy costs.
"The added cost pressures set to come into play in April threatens to obliterate even the most finely tuned budgets." said Myron Jobson, senior personal finance analyst at Interactive Investor.
The Office for National Statistics said that low earners, renters, parents, people with disabilities, unemployed people and divorcees were least able to afford a bill shock.
Even before the latest increases, charity Citizens Advice said that in March, it referred 24,752 people to food banks or to other charitable support, up by 44% compared to the same month last year.
The government has said it was taking "decisive action" to help people with the cost of living, including a £200 reduction to energy bills in October - which needs to be paid back in instalments, and a £150 reduction in council tax bills for 80% of billpayers.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak told the BBC's Newscast: "I'm confident in what we've done. I know it's tough for people. We're facing a very difficult situation with the price of things going up and I want to do what we can to ameliorate some of that, but I'm also honest with people that we can't ameliorate all of it, sadly."
Some 2.5 million UK workers have received a pay rise, with new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates. The latter, for workers aged 23 and over, has increased by 6.6% to £9.50 an hour.
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STOCKTON (CBS13) — In the city of Stockton, on any given night, an estimated 140 veterans are forced to sleep on the streets.
On Thursday, the city celebrated a new housing community dedicated to cutting that number down.
READ MORE: Loud Sound Heard Near Union Mine High School Prompts Brief LockdownLiberty Gardens is a 74-unit housing community. From above, the brightly-colored building looks like any other massive apartment complex.
But inside, it’s much more. A man named Willie — and his twins — now call a three-bedroom unit at Liberty Gardens their home.
Willie served two tours in Afghanistan, and 90 days ago, he was sleeping on a friend’s couch. Today, he’s studying to be a nurse.
“It’s really worked out for me,” Willie said. “It works out for everyone.”
Travis Parker, an Air Force veteran, has settled into a one-bedroom unit at Liberty Gardens. He says it saved his life.
“I was on the verge of homelessness,” Parker said.
READ MORE: 2 Suspects Arrested For December Rancho Cordova ShootingStockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln turned out for the special ceremony celebrating the end of the second phase of building.
The $27-million project is paid for with city, state and federal grants. It’s a bright spot in a city where crime rates are high and homicides are also ticking up.
“This is exactly the kind of housing we need,” Lincoln said.
As for rent? That sits between $388 to $500 a month. The community has a computer lab, on-site behavioral health service and a preschool facility in place.
The mayor hopes other cities will follow suit.
“I think other cities and counties should take a close look at what we’re doing with housing here in Stockton,” Lincoln said.
MORE NEWS: No COVID-19 Patients In UC Davis Medical Center ICU For 2 Consecutive Days For 1st Time Since February 2020Officials at Liberty Gardens say most applicants qualify for either Section 8 housing or veterans housing vouchers.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Marjorie Miller, vice president and global enterprise editor at The Associated Press, has been named as the new administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes.
Miller spent 27 years at the Los Angeles Times as a correspondent in Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. She was the newspaper’s foreign editor when it won a Pulitzer Prize for Russia coverage and was a finalist for Iraq War coverage.
She joined AP in 2010 as the regional editor for Latin America, where her team produced award-winning coverage of cartel violence. In 2015, she moved to New York to help lead daily news coverage and enterprise. Two years later she became the founding leader of AP’s Global Enterprise Team, overseeing reporting projects in all formats, including work from Yemen that won the 2019 Pulitzer for International Reporting.
Her appointment was announced Thursday by the Pulitzer Prize Board and by Lee C. Bollinger, president of Columbia University, which hosts the prestigious journalism awards.
“I cannot think of a better steward for the Pulitzer Prizes, which celebrate excellence in journalism, arts, and letters and recognize the powerful, public service role they play in promoting tolerance, advancing the search for truth, and protecting the free exchange of information and ideas,” Bollinger said.
Miller succeeds acting administrator Edward Kliment, who will stay on as Miller’s deputy. She begins her new role on April 11.
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Imagine what it would be like if every car in Canada were to careen uncontrollably down a mountain, through a narrow corridor and into the ocean.
That’s approximately what the mass of rock that fell into Elliot Lake, turning a small creek above Bute Inlet into a raging torrent, equated to, according to a new report from researchers on the November 2020 Bute Inlet landslide. According to the paper, roughly 18 million cubic metres of rock descended 1,000 metres into a glacial lake at the head of Elliot Creek in the traditional territory of the Homalco First Nation north of Campbell River on the B.C. mainland coast. The landslide had a mass of 50 million tonnes — equal to the combined mass of every car in the country — and caused a 100 metre Tsunami in a small lake, and sent pretty much everything down the valley to the ocean.
“We expect large events to happen from time to time in areas like that. What’s a little bit unusual though, is the magnitude of the wave. We have seen it in other places too, but I think this is the largest wave we’ve seen in B.C. We haven’t witnessed or seen the effects of anything that has been more than 100 metres high,” said Marten Geertsema, a researcher with the Ministry of Forests. “What’s really remarkable is if you think about that small valley, you wouldn’t be able to outrun this. We lost four million cubic metres of material in that creek in about ten minutes. It eroded to a depth of about 50 metres below the creek bed in a few places. It’s hard to imagine that water power.”
Researchers were quick to head into the valley and collect as much data as possible. Over the past year, they have been compiling and analyzing that data and have recently published their findings.
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Part of Geertsema’s research is the effects of climate change on natural hazards. Some of the modelling data presented in the paper can be used to help people prepare for the effects of climate change, particularly as rock slides and rock avalanches tend to increase in the mountains as the glaciers that had formerly held the rocks in place melt away.
“We see an increase in rock slides in mountain areas, mainly in under two situations. One is when glaciers are receding, so they’re often on the walls above those glaciers or in the area of those glaciers. The other area is where we have mountain permafrost degradation,” Geerstema said. “We’re doing research in that area right now. We’re exploring, especially these areas where we think landslides could be more likely to increase — along the glacier margins. We’re looking for these kinds of deformations that may give us an indication that slopes may be ready to fail.”
As glaciers melt, they reveal lakes like Elliot Lake that were once hidden beneath ice. The report shows evidence of a similar rockfall in the same area, but since the lake was covered by the glacier at the time there was no catastrophic outburst flood.
“An older landslide scar that is visible in aerial photography reveals that a landslide occurred from the same location before the 1950s,” the report says. “The older landslide likely ran across the glacier before Elliot Lake formed and thus the catastrophic flood experienced during the recent event could not have occurred.”
Over the past hundred years, over 1,000 similar glacial lake outbursts have been recorded around the world, and over 12,500 people have died as a result. In 2017, an outburst flood in Greenland killed four and washed away most of the fishing village of Nuugaatsiaq.
In Canada, most of the events have been in remote areas that have not caused any injury to people, however, the researchers note that “there is no assurance that this will be true in the future, given increased development and tourism in these formerly remote areas.”
LiDAR data compiled by the Hakai Institute has allowed researchers to do modelling of the slopes, which can be used to indicate dangerous areas in the mountains.
“It was really fortunate that we got LiDAR from before the event and then after,” Geertsema said. “That LiDAR was provided by the Hakai Institute, so we’re pretty grateful to them.”
The Southern Coast Mountains of Western Canada has over 8,000 square kilometres of glacier-covered terrain, and it is seeing some of the fastest glacial loss rates in the world.
VIDEO: Quadra Island-based research station investigates Bute Inlet slide
Federal scientists eye Bute Inlet for research potential
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) _ SuperCom Ltd. (SPCB) on Thursday reported a loss of $5.4 million in its fourth quarter.
The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 32 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 1 cent per share.
The traditional and digital identity solutions provider posted revenue of $3 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 38 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $12.3 million.
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Which 144Hz monitors are best?
Computer technology has grown in leaps and bounds since the 1980s. A large part of this growth is due to the video games industry, which pushes for better graphics, faster machines and bigger monitors.
When it comes to monitors, the standard 60-hertz monitor has been a staple for many gamers. However, now it’s commonplace to see 75Hz or 120Hz dedicated gaming monitors. For the ultimate gaming experience, only the best Samsung 49-Inch CHG90 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor will do. It provides an extra-crisp picture and comes with a swivel stand to allow for easy adjustment.
What to know before you buy a 144Hz monitor
Make sure your computer is compatible
Having a computer monitor that can handle 144Hz is one thing, but making sure you have a computer that can manage the output is another aspect altogether. The 144Hz refers to how many frames your computer can display per second. While the monitor can certainly handle this speed, not all graphics cards can keep up. You might be disappointed if your new 144Hz monitor can’t produce the frames per second you want, thanks to a subpar graphics card. Make sure your computer is compatible before making a purchase.
Resolution importance
The monitor’s maximum resolution will also play a role in the graphical quality. The standard for all games released today is 1080p, but there are plenty of titles you can play at Ultra HD or even 4K. To get the best out of the monitor, consider the resolution and whether you have content to support it.
Reduced screen tearing
The dreaded screen tearing is something that most gamers have dealt with at some point in their lives. Screen tearing is when your monitor’s refresh rate can’t keep up with the game’s frame rate. This creates a distorted picture or continually distorted images. By having a 144Hz monitor, the higher refresh rate will dramatically reduce the chances of screen tearing.
What to look for in a quality 144Hz monitor
Connection ports
The monitor connects to your computer or laptop through a connection port. The most common port is an HDMI connection, but this has a limited refresh rate and resolution. A good-quality monitor will also have a DisplayPort connection, which can output 8K content at 120Hz or 4K content at 240Hz. HDMI has a maximum output of 8K content at 30Hz.
High Dynamic Range for better quality
High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a relatively new technology in video games and influences the color range of games. Conventional monitors struggle to show dark and bright areas simultaneously, but HDR renders the image with the correct shading throughout. Not only does it improve the visual quality, but it can also feel more immersive.
Built-in synching to reduce screen tearing
While the 144Hz monitor technology already goes a long way to reduce screen tearing, some manufacturers incorporate Nvidia’s G-Sync or AMD’s FreeSync into a monitor’s hardware. This added bit of technology helps to massively reduce instances of graphical artifacts and screen tearing. Keep in mind you need to have a graphics card that supports either system to take advantage of this.
How much you can expect to spend on a 144Hz monitor
The average price of a 144Hz monitor depends on the monitor’s brand, capabilities and size. An affordable 144Hz monitor costs around $200-$300, but larger displays with curved screens will be closer to $800-$1,000.
144Hz monitor FAQ
Can you mount or raise 144Hz monitors?
A. Yes, you can, as long as the base is large enough. Most monitors are also compatible with VESA mounts, so you can attach them to walls or a monitor arm.
Can you use a 144Hz monitor on an Xbox One?
A. Yes, as long as you connect the correct display cables. There are only a few titles that support 120Hz, and there are even fewer that support 144Hz. Most developers choose not to support 144Hz and opt for higher graphical quality at 60Hz.
What’s the best 144Hz monitor to buy?
Top 144Hz monitor
Samsung 49-Inch CHG90 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor
What you need to know: This curved monitor is great if you need a lot of screen space for multiple projects.
What you’ll love: This 144Hz monitor measures 49 inches across. It features a maximum resolution of 3840 x 1080p, has a one-second response time and has AMD’s FreeSync 2 built-in. The monitor supports HDR, incorporates Samsung’s QLED technology and works with HDMI as well as DisplayPort.
What you should consider: The monitor has a maximum resolution of 1080p, which some gamers might find too low.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top 144Hz monitor for the money
Asus VG248QE 24-Inch Full HD Monitor
What you need to know: This monitor will give you 144Hz gaming at an affordable price.
What you’ll love: With built-in stereo speakers and support for HDMI and DisplayPort, this 144Hz LED monitor has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080p. The sturdy base allows it to swivel, tilt and pivot.
What you should consider: The monitor is only 24 inches, which might not be sufficient for serious players.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Acer Predator XB273K 27-Inch LED Monitor
What you need to know: This 27-inch display has all the bells and whistles any gamer could want.
What you’ll love: The XB273K has a maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 with Nvidia’s G-Sync built-in. It’s compatible with VESA mounts and connects via HDMI, DisplayPort and USB ports. The unique thing about this monitor is it comes with a shade shield to block out glare from overhead lights.
What you should consider: You can only reach the 144Hz refresh rate, even when you overclock the monitor with two DisplayPort connections.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Report: LSU Guard Eric Gaines Enters Transfer Portal, Two Remain From 2021-22 Roster
And then there were two. LSU guard Eric Gaines entered the transfer portal per On3sports Matt Zenitz, leaving two rotational players from the 2021-22 roster left on the roster.
Gaines averaged nine points and three assists for the Tigers as a sophomore, taking on multiple roles with the team last season. His year began as vital piece off the bench for his defensive intensity and athleticism. When Xavier Pinson went down with an injury, Gaines was thrust into a much larger role, one he struggled with at times because of his high propensity for turnovers.
If there was one player who felt like could benefit from Matt McMahon's development and style it was Gaines, who has plenty of untapped potential. But nothing should be unexpected this offseason and now just two rotational pieces remain from last season, Alex Fudge and Mwani Wilkinson.
Center Efton Reid also entered the portal officially on Thursday but the Tigers did add a commitment from center Corneilous Williams to add to transfers Justice Hill and Kendal Coleman.
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"We're gonna invest a lot of time with our players. I want people who want to be here, want people who want to be a part of something special because that's what we're gonna build here," McMahon said. "My favorite part of the job is not only seeing the best player they can be but the best man they can be. It's my responsibility to grow leaders here at LSU and that's what we're gonna work to do."
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Russian representatives skip UN court hearing on Ukraine
Russian representatives on Monday skipped a hearing at the United Nations’ top court that focused on allegations of genocide in Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin used as a pretext to launch an invasion of the country.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held the first of two public hearings on Monday in the case regarding “Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation),” according to Reuters.
Ukraine was scheduled to deliver its oral argument on Monday, and Russia was set to do the same on Tuesday. Tuesday’s hearing was canceled in light of Moscow’s boycott, Reuters reported.
Ukrainian envoy Anton Korynevych said Russia skipping the hearing “speaks loudly.”
“They are not here in this court of law: they are on a battlefield waging an aggressive war against my country,” he added, according to Reuters.
He said Moscow should “lay down your arms and put forward your evidence.”
Ukraine filed an application against Russia to the ICJ earlier this month, writing that Moscow “falsely claimed that acts of genocide have occurred” in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic, the two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized as independent before launching his invasion.
Kyiv also said Russia “declared and implemented a ‘special military operation’ against Ukraine with the express purpose of preventing and punishing purported acts of genocide that have no basis in fact,” and wrote that Moscow is “now engaged in a military invasion of Ukraine involving grave and widespread violations of the human rights of the Ukrainian people.”
Ukraine is asking that the court to direct Russia to “immediately suspend the military operations” that began on Feb. 24, which “have as their stated purpose and objective the prevention and punishment of a claimed genocide” in the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic, according to The Associated Press.
“Russia must be stopped and the court has a role to play in stopping it,” Korynevych said, according to the AP.
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