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In Highlight Reel, Awards Insider speaks with some of this year’s most notable Emmy nominees about their entire body of nominated work. In this entry, we speak with The White Lotus star Connie Britton about her five Emmy nominations.
Connie Britton may forever be synonymous with Friday Night Lights’ Tami Taylor, the character who earned her her first two Emmy nominations, but when that show ended in 2011, she knew she was ready to stretch herself and do something different. From there she dove into a variety of genres and roles, including the horror of American Horror Story and the enormous challenge of country singing on Nashville.
For her fifth and most recent Emmy nomination, Britton again plays a wife and mother, but this time she’s also a highly successful businesswoman trying to have it all—including a Hawaii vacation on a collision course with disaster. “This woman is on paper so powerful and yet in her personal life actually, so powerless,” Britton says. “That was fun to explore.”
In HBO’s The White Lotus, Britton stars as Nicole, a powerful career woman whose family life is on the brink of disaster. The character could have easily come off as a cliché of white privilege, but Britton imbues multiple layers and dimensions in her that make her much more than the sum of her parts. When she was first reading the scripts for the character, however, Britton was concerned she wouldn’t be able to understand Nicole. “It was kind of like, ‘I don’t know how to do this. She seems very different from me.’” she says.
Britton, who looks back with Vanity Fair at all of her Emmy-nominated work, was able to understand Nicole by finding the ways her story related to every other woman’s journey. “As a woman personally and also as a woman in my career, I’ve really tried to study who we are as women in a more global perspective and to really dig into the headspace of a woman who has kind of fallen into a lot of the traps of how we think of ourselves as women,” she says, “And trying to understand that and have empathy for that.”
The White Lotus (Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, 2022)
In the HBO anthology series from Mike White, Britton plays Nicole Mossbacher, a successful CFO who is vacationing in Hawaii with her family. The series earned 20 Emmy nominations, including a slew of individual acting nods, and Britton is nominated in her category alongside Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Natasha Rothwell, and Sydney Sweeney. “I didn’t have much doubt that the show would be nominated because I just think the show’s so good, and I thought that when I read the first script,” says Britton. “But for me, it’s a first to be a part of something that gets that much attention.”
Filming in a bubble in Hawaii at the height of the pandemic, Britton describes it as an “idyllic situation” during a fearful time, particularly since she could bring her son, Eyob, with her. “I still kind of felt the juggle that I feel all the time as a single mom trying to work with a kid that I want to spend as much time with as humanly possible. But I also felt very relieved and grateful that we were able to do it at all and that he was able to be there with me and do his virtual school from a hotel room in Hawaii.”
Britton says she and White talked a lot about making sure that Nicole’s story line was not simply reactive to the actions of other characters around her, which include her antisocial son and rebellious daughter. “I feel like women are so often in reaction to the world around them, particularly women in a family structure. We’re just sort of meant to respond and nurture and take care of,” she says. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/awards-insider-connie-britton-on-the-white-lotus-emmy-nomination | 2022-08-15T22:28:06Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/awards-insider-connie-britton-on-the-white-lotus-emmy-nomination | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In Highlight Reel, Awards Insider speaks with some of this year’s most notable Emmy nominees about their entire body of nominated work. In this entry, we speak with Maid director John Wells, as he gives us a tour of his incredible TV career.
John Wells has been pushing boundaries in TV for over 30 years. A six-time-Emmy-winning producer, writer, and director, he got his start on the uncompromising, Vietnam War-set ABC drama China Beach, which more closely resembles nuanced, contemporary cable and streaming series than anything else on TV in the 80s.
That show was acclaimed if low-rated, a sharp contrast to his next project: ER. Created by Michael Crichton, the medium-defining medical procedural made stars of George Clooney and Julianna Margulies (among many others), and launched Wells into the pantheon of power TV producers. He joined ER as showrunner, steering it to his first Emmy win for outstanding drama series, before going on to helm critical hits ranging from NBC’s The West Wing to TNT’s Southland to Showtime’s Shameless. All the while, Wells made a name for himself in the independent film world, executive-producing Todd Haynes movies including Far From Heaven and I’m Not There, and as a filmmaker, notably directing Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts to Oscar nominations for August: Osage County.
And now what might be his most acclaimed directorial work, the Netflix limited series Maid, has earned him his— you heard it right—26th Emmy nomination. Wells EP’d the adaptation of Stephanie Land’s eponymous memoir and directed the first two and final two episodes, setting the grittily comic aesthetic template and capturing a revelatory lead performance from Margaret Qualley. From China Beach to MAID, it’s no secret how much television has evolved—but through all of those changes, Wells has focused on one thing: telling great stories that don’t feel like anything else out there.
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Vanity Fair: This was very ambitious for a broadcast network at that time. What do you remember about that part of it, working on a show pushing boundaries as it did?
John Wells: John Sacret Young created this show with William Broyles Jr., a really talented novelist and writer. He was interested really only in character and in how the events were affecting those characters. I had one of the executives at ABC at one point say to me, “Yeah, so you’re working on that show over there that’s part of the weekly literary book club that we’re trying to do.” [Laughs] There was a sense that it was not really appropriate for a broad audience. Now with the kind of numbers that we were getting on China Beach, it would be a massive hit. We were canceled with 14 million viewers or something.
Different times.
There was a lot of pressure to see if there were ways that we could make it more popular. You’ll notice in early episodes, there were some volleyball scenes with nurses inexplicably wearing bikinis on the beach. We all quickly realized that the show was what it was, and to attempt to try and do that wasn’t honoring the very real people who served there. It wasn’t just a fiction that we had made up. This was a real place, with real people, and who had sacrificed a great deal to do it. So we got very serious ultimately about it and just let that be our fate. We were told early on that was likely going to shorten the series. The final season that we did, they told us in advance it was the final season, and they said, “Just go have a good time.” So we really got to tell all of the stories we wanted to tell in that final season, including the way in which people came home, and all the things that you wouldn’t normally do if you were trying to extend the series. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/awards-insider-john-wells-emmys-highlight-reel-maid | 2022-08-15T22:28:13Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/awards-insider-john-wells-emmys-highlight-reel-maid | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — There are decades of memories on the “hallowed ground” of Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries.
Thirteen decades, to be exact.
Connie Maxwell hosted staff, alumni and others in the community for its annual picnic on Aug. 4, made extra special by this year’s 130th anniversary.
The gathering involved an acknowledgment of some of the memories made.
Tim Duncan, vice president for programs and services, told picnic attendees sitting in the gym that they were on hallowed ground.
“When I came to Connie Maxwell back in early 2003, my whole focus was working with the children and working with the families as a social worker,” he said.
“And over the last several years, I’ve kind of moved around, but I’ve always had a heart for working with the kids. And what was amazing about the hallowed ground you’re on is if you walk out these doors, you’ll see decades upon decades of pictures of children in basketball uniforms.”
He talked about how he came to coach basketball, and said some of the best memories were made in the gym.
“We have family members that come in — grandmothers, grandfathers, adopted family members come in, school teachers come, all to support these kids while they’re out here playing basketball together,” he said.
Eric Taylor, vice president for advancement, talked about his memories of Connie Maxwell, which started when his parents because house parents and moved the family there when he was 9.
“In an instant, my life changed forever, for the better,” he said, adding that he went from being an only child to having 300 playmates.
He recalled how, at the time, house parents got one weekend off per month, and his family would load into the car to head to their home church in Woodruff.
“It couldn’t have been more than three or four weekends that when my mom and dad pulled out of the driveway on their weekend off, I was staying back waving at them,” he said.
“And I said ’You tell everybody I said hello and I love them, I’m staying here, this place is great,” he said.
“I thought I was in heaven and I was, right here at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home.”
The picnic also featured the presentation of proclamations from the City of Greenwood and Greenwood County.
It also featured a rendition of “Happy Anniversary To You,” led by Connie Maxwell President Danny Nicholson, who also talked about his parents and his story of being adopted. | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/greenwood-group-home-celebrates-130-years-helping-children-2/ | 2022-08-15T22:28:16Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/greenwood-group-home-celebrates-130-years-helping-children-2/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
George R.R. Martin had a cold—but he was still breathing fire. The creator of the Game of Thrones universe found himself sidelined from the gala premiere of GoT’s new prequel series, House of the Dragon, when he came down with COVID the day before. The day after, however, he rallied to do this joint interview with Ryan J. Condal—his handpicked cocreator for the new prequel series that’s set roughly two centuries before the brutal history viewers saw unfold in the 2011–2019 HBO show.
The writer was, as one would expect, a little testy about fans who used the occasion of his illness to publicly wring their hands over what this might mean for his famously unfinished Song of Ice and Fire books. “Oddly enough, although I hate having COVID here, the two years of enforced isolation enabled me to get a lot more writing done, because I was doing a lot less traveling and public appearances and speeches and all of that stuff,” the 73-year-old said. “I’m making progress, but I’ve given up on any hope of predicting the end. Every time I do, I don’t make it and everybody gets mad at me, and there’s no sense. It’ll be done when it’s done. Hopefully, COVID won’t kill me, so we won’t have that issue. I do find it a little grisly, people speculating online about what’s going to happen to the rest of the books when I die. I don’t like to speculate about that. I don’t feel close to dying.”
The new show, debuting August 21, is drawn from his 2018 book, Fire & Blood, and will tell just a portion of that fictional history of the Targaryen family from an era when dragons were plentiful. The ruthless family wielded them over Westeros as weapons of unimaginable power, but the creatures were also an everyday sight. When civil war eventually erupts within the clan, a conflict known as the Dance of the Dragons, those competing for dominance ultimately destroy the beasts—not to mention one another—rendering dragons all but extinct for generations.
In addition to the show telling this backstory, the first episode of House of the Dragon includes new details of a prophecy that may have major implications for the author’s final words on the Song of Ice and Fire saga. This is Martin’s chance to have his own say over the canon, after the original HBO TV series overtook his glacial writing pace. (While still maintaining general continuity with the previous show, House of the Dragon already changes the Iron Throne so that it looks closer to how Martin envisioned it in his books.)
Martin and Condal discuss all of that in the conversation below, also offering a defense of the most disturbing scene in the premiere episode, one that will surely require a warning for the squeamish.
Vanity Fair: George, how are you? Everybody’s worried about you.
George R.R. Martin: I’m “positive.” Other than being positive, I’m okay. Yeah, I have some symptoms. I have sniffling and I’m sleeping a lot, but yeah, other than that I feel no worse than I’ve felt with many colds in my life. Aside from being quarantined and going a little stir-crazy, I’m good.
Ryan, what’s the backstory on how you and George came to work together on House of the Dragon?
Ryan J. Condal: George very kindly involved me in this project nearly four years ago. It was September of 2018 when I got called up to the major leagues. After that, in the midst, we had this whole pandemic situation that seemed to make time roll back on itself. It just feels bizarre, in a way, after making this thing seemingly inside of a vacuum over in Watford, England, for so long, to suddenly have an audience full of people in a theater [watching] a finished show. There were times that it felt like it would never get finished. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/house-of-the-dragon-george-r-r-martin | 2022-08-15T22:28:19Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/house-of-the-dragon-george-r-r-martin | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Welcome, welcome. Over a decade after The Hunger Games first hit shelves, a cinematic return to its brutal world of survival, betrayal, and Capitol folly is upon us—and getting closer than ever, now that Viola Davis has officially joined the cast as villainous Dr. Volumnia Gaul.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the 2020 novel that serves as a prequel to Suzanne Collins’s original trilogy, is being adapted for the big screen. The novel is set decades before we ever meet Katniss Everdeen, and primarily follows a young Coriolanus Snow (the tyrannical president previously portrayed by Donald Sutherland) during and after the 10th annual Hunger Games. For context, the Games that Katniss volunteers for in the first novel and film are the 74th.
Snow, at this age, is far from the cutthroat political titan we know he’ll one day become. And though the franchise’s most beloved characters don’t appear in the narrative (those pesky logistics!), The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes introduces a sprawling cast that contains references to—and echoes of—some that may surprise you. Here’s everything you need to know about the project:
When will it be released?
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is scheduled to hit screens on November 17, 2023. The film is currently in production, with Francis Lawrence, who helmed Catching Fire and both Mockingjay installments, returning to direct.
What do I need to remember?
Not much! As we said, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes takes place too long before the original trilogy for much crossover, beyond the basic premise: some indeterminate time in the future, the North American nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts and a Capitol. As a consequence of a failed uprising, each district must offer up two children between the ages of 12 and 18 to compete and fight to the death every year. The lone survivor returns home with wealth, fame, and unimaginable trauma. As we said, this prequel story takes place only 10 years after that war. Songbirds and Snakes is able to show off its aftershocks in a visceral way that The Hunger Games never could.
Who’s in it?
Tom Blyth (Billy the Kid, The Gilded Age) has been cast as a young Coriolanus Snow, the unlikely protagonist of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. You know Snow as the insidious president who oversaw the Hunger Games and repeatedly threatened Katniss in his quest to quell rebellion, but in the prequel, his once-wealthy family is living in near poverty. Coriolanus lives with his grandmother and cousin, Tigris, in a lavish Capitol apartment they can no longer afford.
Despite all that, Snow attends a prestigious Capitol high school and has scored himself a mentor position in the upcoming Hunger Games. (But no, they aren’t what you’re imagining. More on that later.) He is assigned District 12’s female tribute, Lucy Gray Baird, and initially sees her victory as a way to ensure his own future success. After all, she has the charisma, and he has the cunning. But as the twists and turns of the Games draw him and Lucy Gray closer, Snow’s ambition endears him to the nightmarish Gamemaker, Dr. Gaul. Might he pursue a life he never imagined with this free-spirited girl? Or will his sociopathic tendencies give way to one of YA fiction’s most ruthless villains?
Well, this is a prequel, so you know the answer. But Snow’s journey is less a mystery than a tour de force in depicting how deadly self-victimization can be when deployed by the privileged.
Katniss wasn’t the first girl from District 12 to cause trouble for Coriolanus Snow. West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler will star as Lucy Gray Baird, the young woman selected to compete as District 12’s female tribute in the 10th Hunger Games. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/hunger-games-ballad-songbirds-snakes-everything-you-need-to-know | 2022-08-15T22:28:25Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/hunger-games-ballad-songbirds-snakes-everything-you-need-to-know | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
One of the most consistent features of the modern Republican Party is its inability to experience shame. That’s how it’s able to throw regular hissy fits about government overreach while censoring what can be taught in schools, talk a big game about being all about the working man while always going to bat for corporations and billionaires, and lose its collective mind over the tyranny of mask usage during a public health crisis while passing draconian laws dictating what pregnant people can and cannot do with their own bodies. It’s also how, for example, a Republican senator can call for the repeal of the Espionage Act—something he does not appear to have ever done before in his 11 years in office!—just days after it emerged that Donald Trump might have violated said act and could go to jail over it.
That’s right: On Saturday, Kentucky senator Rand Paul demanded that Congress scrap the Espionage Act, tweeting that it “was abused from the beginning to jail dissenters of WWI” and is an “egregious affront to the 1st Amendment.” The call came less than a week after Trump’s private residence at his Palm Beach resort was raided by the FBI, and just one day after a judge unsealed the search warrant that allowed the feds to do so—which showed that the government had probable cause to believe the former president had violated the 1917 law. On the same day the warrant was unsealed, the Department of Justice said that the FBI had seized 11 boxes of classified documents, including ones marked top secret, from Mar-a-Lago earlier in the week.
While no other former US president has ever been investigated under the Espionage Act, there’s also never been another former US president, as far as we know, who’s taken top secret documents to his for-profit resort and then lied about giving them back. Meanwhile, as NPR notes, six individuals were charged under the Espionage Act during Trump’s time in office. Yet, curiously, Paul does not appear to have said anything about the law in those cases. Something he did have to say in 2017? That anyone in the intelligence community leaking information must “be found.”
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Of course, Paul’s rank hypocrisy is just a drop in the bucket compared to the absurd defenses, and selective amnesia, the GOP has rolled out to defend the ex-president over the last week. Despite the fact that Trump literally campaigned on prosecuting Hillary Clinton and sending her to jail over her alleged mishandling of classified information, his stooges in the GOP now insist that it is absolutely not a big deal to take classified, top secret documents from the government.
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In other Trump news, a former DOJ official told CNN that Trump’s decision to retain top secret documents was “particularly stunning and particularly egregious.” Conservative attorney George Conway, a vocal anti-Trump guy and the husband of former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway, told the same network that given the fact that “we haven’t heard anything remotely approaching a rational, logical defense” from the former president’s representation, “the shortest distance between Donald Trump and an orange jumpsuit is this investigation with the documents.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/rand-paul-donald-trump-espionage-act | 2022-08-15T22:28:31Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/08/rand-paul-donald-trump-espionage-act | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In the midst of the hot summer days, as the allure of glistening pools and beach waves calls our names, the search for the best swimsuit brands continues throughout the final stretch of the season. And what better way to embrace the remaining days of summer than with some stylish new swimwear?
Show some skin at your late summer beach vacations, poolside hangs, and rooftop tanning sessions with our selection of best swimwear brands. Whether you’re looking to keep it classic in a chic one piece suit by Summersalt, stand out in a sparkling bikini by Oséree or turn heads in a sexy Gucci cut-out number, we’ve got you covered. Read head to shop our curated list of the best swimsuit brands to stay cool (and look hot in) for the final days of the season.
Everlane
Everyone needs high-quality basics. From everyday white T-shirts to clean-cut blouses and go-to denim. So when it comes to sleek, sophisticated, and ethically-sourced clothing, no one does it better than Everlane. Taking their modern designs to the next level, the retailer’s simplistic swimwear collection features effortless styles, like classic one piece suits, that everyone can use in their summer wardrobe.
Jade Swim
Popular Los Angeles-based swimsuit brand, known for its sleek and minimalist design, is a chic and eco-friendly choice for all your summertime adventures. With innovative designs that feature only solid-color fabrics made from ECONYL, a 100% regenerated nylon made from recycled items, such as fishing nets, plastic bottles, and fabric scraps, you can feel good about helping the environment and your beach look in this sustainable swimwear option.
Hill House Home
The beloved brand that brought you the iconic Nap Dress has launched its first-ever swimwear collection. The swimsuit line, which consists of pastel patterned suits and swim skirts, exudes the same romantic Hill House Home aesthetic in the colorways of Pond Floral, Petal Pink, and soft gingham. And just as The Nap Dress is known to quickly sell out—try and nab the popular pieces while you still can.
Summersalt
Summersalt has made waves in recent years for its bold, body-inclusive swimsuit designs. The brand, which is known for its best-selling Sidestroke suit, recently launched its “Summer of Self Love” campaign, celebrating the beauty of all body shapes and sizes and featuring famous female faces including author Candace Bushnell, WNBA star Betnijah Laney, Markarian fashion designer Alexandra O’Neill, and more.
Madewell
The go-to retailer that carries everything from everyday apparel to everyday loungewear also has a wide assortment of swimwear. Madewell's Swim Shop is the place to go for cute and affordable pieces for your summer activities. Whether you're looking for a simple one piece or a flirty ruched bikini, the brand's endless swimsuit options have something for everyone.
Cult Gaia
The trendy clothing brand, known for its unique designs, from sexy cut-out dresses to elegant feathered frocks, also boasts a collection of swimwear that perfectly reflects its fan-favorite ready-to-wear clothing. From stringy sets to brightly-patterned bikinis and cut-out one piece suits, turn heads in an eye-catching Cult Gaia swimwear this season.
Norma Kamali
It's no secret that Norma Kamali's Diana dress has been one of the most popular fashion items as of late. From the Sex and the City reboot to Instagram, you've probably seen a good amount of people rocking the trending ruched one-shoulder dress. And now, you can wear it in the pool. Combining the high-waist swimsuit trend with her staple design, you can now own the Diana dress in bikini form.
Gucci
If you’re looking to take part in the logomania trend, what’s more iconic than Gucci’s GG printed designs—especially on swimwear. Look sexy and chic in Gucci’s signature motif one-shoulder cut-out swimsuit. And to top off the look, why not accessorize with some Gucci shades?
Nike
Inspired by the laces of Nike's Air Force 1, the Sneakerkini merges the brand's style with comfort. The swimsuit, which comes in a selection of vibrant colors in addition to a two piece style, is perfect for the versatility of summertime and can be worn for water activities or with shoes on for land adventures. The Sneakerkini design is also eco-friendly and is made up of 75% recycled materials.
J.Crew
J.Crew is a never-go-wrong classic. From dresses, matching sets, the best assortment of blouses, bottoms, and accessories, J.Crew is always a reliable bet for all your classic go-to needs—including swimwear. Known for its vast assortment of versatile, mix-and-match solid swimsuits, add some print looks to your swimwear collection with some of the retailer’s fun patterned suits.
Tory Burch
What started out as a fan-favorite accessories line and branched into fashion-forward ready-to-wear (and sportswear!), Tory Burch also has the chicest line of swimwear. From classic black to animal print, bold patterned bikinis and one piece suits—not to mention—beautifully crafted towels, look summertime stylish in one of the brand’s sophisticated suits.
Oséree
Enhance your summer glow with a sparkling swimsuit by Oséree. Known for their glittering “Lumière," metallic, and sequin-covered suits, the popular swimwear brand, which boasts a ‘90s-inspired cool girl allure, has been seen on everyone including Rihanna. Whether you’re out on the town in one of the sparkling cover-ups or glimmering in a swimsuit on the beach, you’re sure to dazzle in one of these truly eye-catching pieces.
Boabab
The restorative brand, named after the great African trees, is all about giving back to the environment. The statement-making swim and resort wear is made from plastic and fishing nets found in the ocean, contributing to the creation of their luxe techno fabrics. Whether you're looking for a silky beach coverup, a sexy bikini, or a sleek one piece, Boabab's bright designs are both eye-catching and sustainable.
Agua by Agua Bendita
The beachwear brand, celebrating the beauty of Columbia with bright tropical prints, features everything from swimwear, coverups and retro-romantic style dresses. Perfect for anything from a day at the beach to a beach night out, Agua by Augu Bendita designs reflect the essence of the warm-weather season.
Zimmermann
Known for its ornately whimsical, ultra-feminine ready-to-wear and its brightly printed swimwear, Zimmermann is the luxe brand of everyone’s fashion dreams. Whether you’re looking for a brocade and lace gown, an elegant bathing suit coverup, or a bright floral bikini, the Australian brand’s breathtaking resort collections have everything you could want for summer and more.
Zara
Zara’s summer swimwear collection features bright and sexy cut-out suits, bold flower two piece sets, suits with mesh necklines and simple solid looks that can be worn for any summertime occasion. But if you’re looking for a fresh take on a black and white style, look no further than this Zara printed bikini.
Riot Swim
This Black-owned swimwear brand celebrates all body types with accentuating designs that come in an array of neutral and bright colors. Beloved for its refined, luxe meets minimalistic style products, featuring buttery-soft, second-skin fabrics and sexy silhouettes, Riot swimwear perfectly embodies the comfortable but trendy swim aesthetic.
Solid & Striped
Solid or striped, smooth or sparkly, when it comes to the best swimsuit brands, you can’t go wrong with Solid & Striped's versatile (and colorful) swimwear. From bold basics to their well-known color-block and brightly patterned styles, you’re sure to be a beach standout in one of these always classic yet fun swimwear designs.
Monday Swimwear
If you're looking for feminine and sexy swimwear that is also comfortable and easy, Monday swimsuits are the ones you need this summer. Make a splash in the fan-favorite brand's textured swimwear that is known for its soft-to-touch feel and sleek silhouettes. Whether you're looking to keep it classy in Monday's new Black Chevron collection or turn heads in a bright mango-colored look, you're sure to make waves in any kind of Monday suit.
Janthee Berlin
A favorite of celebs like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber, Janthee Berline is one of the swimwear brands redefining the luxury swimsuit space. The European-based brand features adjustable and versatile pieces made from lustrous Italian fabrics with a unique smoothness. From sexy solids to funky bright patterns, Janethee Berlin suits are the perfect edgy and cool blend for all your poolside and beach summer activities.
Simon Miller
Simon Miller has made a name for itself as the go-to brand for the trendiest styles, featuring everything from funky silhouettes to staple ribbed dresses and bright mix-and-match sets. The colorful one-of-a-kind brand takes its designs a step further with an equally funky swimwear collection. Featuring graphic and logo print suits, in addition to neon graffiti and fruit-themed prints, there’s no doubt you’ll make a bold statement in one of these suits. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/05/21-best-swimsuit-brands-to-shop-for-the-summer-2022-season | 2022-08-15T22:28:37Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/05/21-best-swimsuit-brands-to-shop-for-the-summer-2022-season | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In his best-selling biography Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson writes that the visionary’s youngest daughter, Eve, is the apple that fell closest to the tree—a “strong-willed, funny firecracker” who used to call her father’s assistant to make sure she was on his calendar.
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“I have zero recollection of that,” Jobs tells me over lunch. “I’m so sorry to let you down there. I have a recollection of going to work with him and drawing on this one whiteboard in his office that I believe stands there to this day, with all my little doodles on it. I would just subconsciously soak in all the beauty and gorgeous design around me.”
I note that there’s an iPhone resting on the table between us and recording our interview. “It’s a beautiful reminder for me every day,” she says, looking down at it fondly. “All day, every day. It really is. It makes me feel warm.”
Even if Jobs can’t remember negotiating with her dad’s assistant, I can attest that Isaacson got the strong-willed, funny firecracker part right. We’d first crossed paths at a cocktail party at Los Angeles’s Academy Museum, during which she was quick-witted and wickedly observant, and grilled our tablemates with questions.
“I’m a little weird,” Jobs says now. “Some people get a little taken aback by me: I don’t know where to place her. But humor makes you feel like you are living.” I tell her it’s clear that she doesn’t suffer fools. “Sometimes one will slip through the cracks,” she tells me. “But it’s a rarity.”
The 24-year-old world-class equestrian and Stanford graduate traded Silicon Valley for New York City in the fall of 2021 after making her runway debut for Coperni in Paris. Jobs has since signed a deal to be a face of Louis Vuitton and will star in a digital campaign later this year. For our meeting, her agent has chosen a restaurant in Chelsea near the High Line, and Jobs arrives early in a crisp white smock and flowing trousers. The only sign that she’s actually a 20-something are the Nike Jordan 1s on her feet. “I live in a very basketball-heavy household.”
Jobs is a self-proclaimed “horse girl” who used to bring carrots to her sister’s barn and began taking proper pony lessons at the age of six. Her parents encouraged her to prioritize school but allowed her to travel for show jumping competitions during summers and spring breaks. “I wanted to see how far I could take this,” Jobs says. “It’s a hard sport to do, mostly because you only get two minutes in the ring and you’re working with something, an animal, that’s inherently unreliable.” She was in contention for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but had to bow out after they were postponed a year because of COVID. After graduating from Stanford, she says, “I was at this turning point. I had done everything I wanted to achieve in the sport, and I just felt at peace.”
Modeling, Jobs discovered quickly, is not entirely unlike show jumping: It’s all about turning it on for two minutes at a time. “I was more grateful than nervous,” she says. “I never foresaw modeling, and on a whim, I was like, ‘Why not?’ It drew upon things I knew, igniting the part of me that competing always did.”
Jobs is well aware how charmed her life has been, notwithstanding the untimely loss of her father to cancer when she was 13. She considers her mom, business executive and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, a guiding light. “As my life unfolds a bit, I’m going to find my avenue to impact the most people in the best way possible,” she says. “I want to take my time and get it right and find something I love, just as I see my mom finding ways in which to reach people.”
With Fashion Week nearly upon us again, Jobs hopes to be walking many major catwalks. At home, meanwhile, she keeps things casual. She has started a collection of vintage Apple T-shirts, one of which holds tremendous personal value: It appears to be a one-of-a-kind prototype from the Computer 1 era, likely made by her dad when Apple was still based out of his garage. On the front, the T-shirt alludes to a certain biblical icon: “Eve had the right idea,” it reads. On the back, the text continues: “She picked an Apple.”
“It means so much to me,” Jobs says. “I smile every time I wear it.”
Throughout: hair products by Oribe; makeup products by Clé de Peau Beauté; nail products by Minx. Hair, Takuya Yamaguchi; makeup, Benjamin Puckey; nails, Yuko Tsuchihashi; set design, Viki Rutsch. Produced on location by Viewfinders. For details, go to VF.com/credits. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/eve-jobs-a-daughter-of-the-late-apple-legend-makes-her-own-path | 2022-08-15T22:28:43Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/eve-jobs-a-daughter-of-the-late-apple-legend-makes-her-own-path | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
For months, rumors have circulated that Kate Middleton and Prince William were planning for a move to Windsor, where they could be away from the hustle and bustle of Kensington Palace and be closer to Queen Elizabeth as she ages. As early as May, reports emerged that the family had settled on Adelaide Cottage, on the Windsor Home Park estate, as their new home, but the couple has not yet confirmed that the move is imminent. According to the Telegraph, however, the move is set to take place in the next two or three weeks, and the family will be downsizing in one major way: their longtime live-in nanny Maria Borrallo will no longer have a bedroom at their home.
The newspaper reports that Borrallo will continue working for the couple, but for the first time in eight years, she and the couple’s other full-time staffers, which reportedly includes a housekeeper, will live nearby because the cottage only has four bedrooms. Borallo was born in Spain and received her education at Norland Cottage, the school famous for training nannies for the upper classes. She began working for the Cambridges in early 2014, when Prince George was about eight months old, and ever since, she has become a fixture when the family travels.
Another reason for the move’s timing might be the fact that summer vacation is drawing to a close. Late last month, the Telegraph reported that the three Cambridge children, George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, would all be attending Lambrook, a co-educational school in Berkshire, beginning this fall term. It’s just a short drive away from the family’s new home, and students attend school six days a week. It will be the first time that all three children will attend the same school.
In 2021, sources told Vanity Fair that plans for the move began because the family wanted to spend more time in the countryside and were also thinking about the future of the monarchy. After looking at multiple other properties, they chose Adelaide Cottage, which was built in 1831 for Queen Adelaide, the consort of King William IV, but was most recently refurbished in 2015.
In May, an insider told The Sun that the house wasn’t necessarily the couple’s first choice, but its move-in ready status made it hard to resist. “Finding a way to make Adelaide Cottage work seems to be the best and only option,” the source said. There are issues with all the other houses, so Adelaide will be the favorite.” | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-moving-without-their-nanny | 2022-08-15T22:28:49Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-moving-without-their-nanny | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Prince Charles is spending most of the month of August vacationing in Scotland, and earlier this week, he was spotted wearing a kilt on his way to Canisbay Church in Caithness, the northernmost parish in Scotland. On Friday, however, he did take the time to honor one important event, releasing an in-depth video message to mark International Youth Day, the United Nations awareness day for cultural and legal issues facing younger generations. This year, the U.N. is promoting action to achieve sustainable development goals across all generations.
Charles sent a personal message and encouraged people of all ages to support efforts to combat climate change. “It is a great pleasure to be able to mark International Youth Day, an occasion which is immensely close to my heart,” he said. “Today gives us all an opportunity to celebrate the incredible achievements of young people and, additionally, allows us to reflect on the impact that recent years have had on the younger generation.”
He also discussed his decades-long involvement in causes that support youth transitioning to adulthood. In 1976, Charles founded the Prince’s Trust to help give grants to young people looking to start a business or pursue training related to future careers. “It gives me great personal pride to reflect on the stories of the young people I have met through the work of my Prince’s Trust. Over the past 46 years, the Prince’s Trust group of charities has helped well over 1 million young people in more than 20 countries to build better futures for themselves.”
He also reflected on the unique challenges facing Britain’s young people in 2022, from climate change to rising cost of living to the lingering effects of the pandemic. “Many more young people continue to need our support,” he said, “having endured vastly challenging events in recent years, from the impact of a public health crisis and now a cost of living challenge, to the threat of climate change, there has been much to erode the hope of the younger generation. Sadly, from speaking to young people supported by my trust, I’ve heard how the pandemic has disrupted their crucial transitional years on the journey from school to work and from childhood to adulthood.”
The video was filmed at Clarence House, his home in London, and over his shoulder his famous porcelain chicken mantelpiece sculpture is on display. Before heading to Scotland last month, Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, made a three-day visit to the Duchy of Cornwall to mark Camilla’s 75th birthday and traveled to see the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, driving to the city in the Aston Martin he converted to run on biofuel. | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/prince-charles-thinks-that-young-people-have-endured-vastly-challenging-events | 2022-08-15T22:28:55Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/08/prince-charles-thinks-that-young-people-have-endured-vastly-challenging-events | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 50 years after Sacheen Littlefeather stood on the Academy Awards stage on behalf of Marlon Brando to speak about the depiction of Native Americans in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has apologized to her for the abuse she endured.
On Monday, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures says that it will host Littlefeather, now 75, for an evening of “conversation, healing, and celebration” on Sept. 17.
In making the announcement, the Academy Museum shared a letter sent June 18 to Littlefeather by David Rubin, academy president, about the iconic Oscar moment.
Rubin wrote: “For too long, the courage you showed has been unacknowledged."
Dressed in a buckskin dress and moccasins, Littlefeather became the first Native American woman when she took the stage at the 1973 Academy to accept Brando's Oscar when he won for best actor for “The Godfather."
In a 60-second speech, Littlefeather told the audience that Brando could not accept the award due to “the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry."
Some booed her in the audience, and reportedly John Wayne, who was backstage during her speech, was furious.
Since then, she was ridiculed, mocked, discriminated against, and personally attacked for her brief Academy Awards appearance.
On Monday, Littlefeather said in a statement that it was “profoundly heartening to see how much has changed since I did not accept the Academy Award 50 years ago.”
“Regarding the Academy’s apology to me, we Indians are very patient people — it’s only been 50 years!” said Littlefeather in a statement. “We need to keep our sense of humor about this at all times. It’s our method of survival.” | https://www.wtxl.com/entertainment/film-academy-apologizes-to-littlefeather-for-1973-oscars | 2022-08-15T22:36:58Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/entertainment/film-academy-apologizes-to-littlefeather-for-1973-oscars | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Monkeypox cases in the United States continue to climb following the government's declaration of a public health emergency. Numbers in Kansas and Missouri remain low, but states like California and New York have thousands of cases.
With growing concern over the disease, Dr. Dana Hawkinson, an expert in infectious diseases at University of Kansas Medical Center, details how monkeypox spreads, its symptoms and vaccines.
The spread of monkeypox has renewed stigma against gay and bisexual men. While queer men represent the primary group affected, the disease does not exclusively infect them. Dr. Katie Batza, associate professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at KU, explains why rhetoric suggesting otherwise can prove dangerous to LGBTQ+ communities, drawing on the similar history of HIV/AIDS.
- Dr. Dana Hawkinson, Infectious Diseases at University of Kansas Medical Center
- Dr. Katie Batza, Professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at KU | https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2022-08-15/monkeypox-how-another-infectious-disease-is-stigmatizing-lgbtq-communities | 2022-08-15T22:37:02Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2022-08-15/monkeypox-how-another-infectious-disease-is-stigmatizing-lgbtq-communities | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection in R. Kelly's federal trial on charges that he rigged his 2008 state child pornography trial began Monday with the judge and attorneys quickly focusing on whether would-be jurors watched a 2019 documentary about sex abuse allegations against the R&B singer.
After denying a request from Kelly's attorney to automatically exclude anyone from the jury who watched the six-part documentary series, “Surviving R. Kelly,” U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber quizzed potential jurors about how much they watched, what they could recall about it and whether they could be impartial if they were selected.
Jurors were asked whether they watched the documentary in a questionnaire they had already filled out. In one instance, a woman who had left her answer blank acknowledged that she had watched several episodes. She was not immediately excused from serving, however.
In all, the judge dismissed at least half of the people he questioned Monday. More often than not, they were excluded after acknowledging that they could not promise to be fair. One woman who was excused explained that she wasn't sure because she worked in education with children.
Jury selection was expected to continue into Tuesday.
The trial centers on whether Kelly threatened and paid off a girl with whom he allegedly videotaped himself having sex when he was around 30 and she was no older than 14. Jurors in the 2008 child pornography trial acquitted Kelly, with some later explaining that they felt they had no choice because the girl did not testify. The woman, now in her 30s and referred to in filings only as “Minor 1,” will be the government’s star witness in the federal trial that's expected to last four weeks.
Kelly, 55, already has been sentenced by a New York federal judge to a 30-year prison term for a 2021 conviction on charges that he used his fame to sexually abuse other young fans.
Wearing a light gray suit, yellow dress shirt, a tie and black-rimmed eyeglasses, Kelley gave potential jurors a quick wave as his attorney Jennifer Bonjean introduced him. Kelly also wore a surgical mask as part of COVID-19 protocols for everyone entering the courthouse.
Kelly, who rose from poverty on Chicago’s South Side to become a star singer, songwriter and producer, faces multiple charges at the federal trial. They include four counts of enticement of minors for sex — one each for four other accusers. They, too, are slated to testify.
Convictions in Chicago could add decades to Kelly’s New York sentence, which he is appealing. With the New York sentence alone, Kelly will be around 80 before qualifying for early release.
Two Kelly associates, Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown, are co-defendants at the Chicago trial. McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Like Kelly, they also have denied wrongdoing.
Two state cases also are pending. One is a multiple count sex-abuse case out of Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago. The other is a solicitation case in Minnesota. No trial dates are set for either.
Minor 1 is expected to testify that she was on video having sex with Kelly. The recording was at the heart of the monthlong 2008 trial and was played for jurors almost every day.
Minor 1 first met Kelly in the late 1990s when she was in junior high school. She had tagged along to Kelly’s Chicago recording studio with her aunt, a professional singer working with Kelly. Soon after, Minor 1 told her parents Kelly was going to become her godfather.
Prosecutors say Kelly later threatened and sought to pay off Minor 1 and her parents so they wouldn't testify in 2008. None of them did.
Double jeopardy rules bar the prosecution of someone for the same crimes they were acquitted of earlier. That doesn't apply to the federal trial because prosecutors are alleging different crimes related to Minor 1, including obstruction of justice. | https://www.wtxl.com/entertainment/r-kelly-jury-selection-focuses-on-2019-documentary | 2022-08-15T22:37:05Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/entertainment/r-kelly-jury-selection-focuses-on-2019-documentary | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Pharmacy of Grace is Wyandotte County's only local standalone pharmacy dedicated to those struggling to afford medications.
The nonprofit's goal is to not only make medications available to people that need them, but also to provide education. Patient counseling provided by the team at Pharmacy of Grace will explain how to take each prescription drug, why it's so important for the patient to take it and what happens if they miss a dose.
KCUR's Up To Date was joined by two leaders at Pharmacy of Grace to learn more about their work.
- John Yost, founder of Pharmacy of Grace
- Liz Sutherlin, board treasurer of Pharmacy of Grace | https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2022-08-15/pharmacy-of-grace-provides-affordable-prescriptions-to-the-uninsured-and-underinsured | 2022-08-15T22:37:08Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/podcast/up-to-date/2022-08-15/pharmacy-of-grace-provides-affordable-prescriptions-to-the-uninsured-and-underinsured | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
After more than two years of warring with Republican leaders, the Missouri Senate’s conservative caucus will disband, the group announced Monday afternoon.
In a statement released to the media, five incumbent members of the caucus said it was no longer needed after the outcome of the Aug. 2 GOP primaries.
“The Republican primary electorate decisively voted in favor of the conservative message espoused by conservative caucus-aligned Republicans,” said the statement signed by GOP Sens. Rick Brattin, Bill Eigel, Andrew Koenig, Denny Hoskins and Mike Moon.
“Moving forward,” the statement continued, “there is no need for us to be defensive about passing good legislation — we believe the class of Republican nominees vying to fill open and existing Missouri Senate seats would demand the same results we have been looking for these past four years.”
Candidates aligned with and supported by the conservative caucus won three competitive primaries for open seats and knocked off one incumbent Republican — Sen. Bill White of Joplin.
If all seats remain in control of the party that currently holds them, the new breakdown of the Senate after the primaries will likely be a nine-member conservative caucus, 15 senators aligned with Republican leadership and 10 Democrats.
In the Monday afternoon statement, the five members of the now dissolved conservative caucus said they hoped to “seek unity within a single majority caucus in the Missouri Senate chamber under exclusively the Republican banner.”
To do that, the statement said, there needs to be new leadership in the chamber “that is not constrained by the labels of the past.”
“Such a change is necessary to achieve peace within a body that has seen little of it since the final legislative day of the 2021 first regular session,” they wrote.
Senate Majority Leader Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, is the current odds-on favorite to become the chamber’s president pro tem. He has not shied away from publicly quarreling with the conservative caucus, at one point accusing the group of turning the Senate into a “clown show.”
Rowden could not be immediately reached for comment.
The real leadership fight in the Senate is expected to be over who replaces Rowden as majority floor leader. The position comes with the power to manage the Senate debate calendar, giving the majority leader influence over what legislation moves forward and how much time it receives on the Senate floor.
The three candidates discussed as possible successors include Koenig and Sens. Mike Bernskoetter of Jefferson City and Cindy O’Laughlin of Shelbina.
O’Laughlin was originally a member of the conservative caucus but hasn’t been affiliated with the group in more than a year. Bernskoetter is considered the candidate with closest ties to current GOP leaders.
Originally founded in 2018, the Senate conservative caucus has been involved in an escalating war with Republican leadership. It culminated this year, with conservative caucus members used parliamentary maneuvers to gum up the Senate and, with their priorities failing to get traction, turned otherwise anodyne bills into vehicles for controversial amendments pertaining to transgender student athletes and vaccine mandates.
The acrimony between the two factions became so bad that the Senate adjourned a day early for the first time since a fixed adjournment date was set in the state constitution in 1952.
The drama then spilled onto the campaign trail, with a PAC supported by the conservative caucus vying to increase its numbers — and its power within the chamber.
Republican Senate leadership have publicly threatened to use procedural maneuvers of their own to quash conservative caucus filibusters, which they argued were simply glorified publicity stunts.
Last week, Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit, hinted that Senate rules may need to change in order to prevent the conservative caucus from hijacking the chamber.
In their Monday statement, the members of the conservative caucus decried any such step as an abandonment of Senate tradition, which calls for unlimited debate.
“We know of no senator, current or former, who claims that the prestige and traditions of the Missouri Senate are stronger today than when our current leadership team took the helm in 2018,” the statement said. “The next leadership team must do better.”
This story was originally published on the Missouri Independent. | https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2022-08-15/after-two-years-of-gop-infighting-the-missouri-senate-conservative-caucus-is-disbanding | 2022-08-15T22:37:14Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2022-08-15/after-two-years-of-gop-infighting-the-missouri-senate-conservative-caucus-is-disbanding | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
YUMA, Ariz. — Arizona has begun building a barrier of shipping containers along the border in Yuma, citing a lack of action from the Biden administration on resuming the construction of the wall along the border.
Gov. Doug Ducey announced that construction began on Friday and is separate from the action promised by President Biden in late July.
Ducey said Friday that the state is working on its own to add 1,000 feet of cargo containers lined with barbed wire, saying the state can no longer wait for the Biden administration to take action.
Tim Roemer, the Director of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, told ABC15, "We hope and we really believe that this will make a significant and immediate impact in operational control of our southern border, protecting our state and our nation."
In late July, the Biden administration authorized the completion of the wall in the area, which has become one of the busiest corridors for illegal crossings, but it hasn't begun yet.
A timetable for border wall construction to resume by the federal government has not been released.
Jonathan Lines, the Yuma County Supervisor and chairman of Yuma County Food Bank, said the shipping containers will act as a "funnel or choke point" that will help law enforcement "while the federal government determines what to do."
Lines said the impact of border crossings had been a stressor to the local community.
"We want this to be a detriment," Lines said. "This is such a risky proposition to come across the border." | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/arizona-using-shipping-containers-to-close-gaps-in-border-wall | 2022-08-15T22:37:23Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/arizona-using-shipping-containers-to-close-gaps-in-border-wall | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It’s no secret Yakima has a serious sweet tooth. A stroll down any of the city’s arterial roads like First Street, Yakima Avenue or Nob Hill Boulevard will reveal shops dedicated to selling candies, cookies and just about anything that chamoy will stick to.
During the hot summer months, however, one sweet treat reigns supreme: ice cream. It’s refreshing, it’s comforting and it’s so delicious that we’re willing to risk making a mess in our cars, or have it drip down our hands and arms, just to get a taste.
In Yakima, there is no shortage of shops, parlors and carts that sell ice cream. A quick Google search reveals that 20 businesses around town are dedicated to slinging scoops of the stuff. Most of these shops are made up of nationwide chains like Dairy Queen and Baskin-Robbins that, while delicious, don’t provide much variety.
Thirty-one flavors just aren’t enough for a community as diverse as Yakima, it seems.
Here are some of the more popular and unique flavors from four of the city’s top-rated ice cream shops.
La Michoacana (South First)
La Michoacana at 909 S. First St. has been around since 2016. In the six years since its founding, La Michoacana has been delivering the taste of authentic Mexican ice cream to its customers.
The shop has its roots in Tocumbo, Michoacan, where it got its start.
Yosadara Ortiz, the shop’s owner, said mango is far and away the best-selling flavor. Aside from being ordered by the scoop, the mango ice cream is used to make mangonada, a sweet and savory Mexican treat comprised of mango, chili powder, dehydrated fruits and other ingredients like salt and sugar.
To keep things delicious and authentic, all of La Michoacana’s ice cream is made in-house with natural ingredients. The mango ice cream confirms this, with its undeniably fruity taste and short fibers of pulp that make it into the finished product.
Ortiz said Oreo ice cream is another popular flavor. This should come as no surprise to fans of milk’s favorite cookie. The rich, sweet taste of homemade ice cream paired with the chocolatey cookie’s crunch makes it obvious why this flavor appears more than once on this list.
Though all the flavors in the shop get a fair amount of love, Ortiz said the maracuya, or passion fruit-flavored ice cream, is one of the least ordered. For being just a fruit, maracuya can take those who dare taste it on a trip through most of the five basic tastes. It is sweet, sour and bitter all at the same time.
Though this taste may not appeal to everyone, this humble reporter, who admittedly grew up drinking and eating passion fruit, can’t help but recommend you at least try it once.
Ashley’s Botanas Locas
Ashley’s Botanas Locas has a fitting name.
Ashley’s Botanas Locas’ bubblegum ice cream is easily one of the most colorful flavors on this list. It is a deep shade of blue interrupted by small bits of actual bubblegum that barely stick above the scoop’s surface.
Anyone who grew up between the late 1980s and today might remember bubblegum-flavored toothpaste. If you do remember that flavor, you may remember the temptation of wanting to brush your teeth just a bit longer to get some extra time with the intoxicatingly sweet mix of sugar and who knows what other artificial flavors.
The bubble-gum ice cream at Ashley’s offers a chance to finally indulge in that same nostalgic taste, this time without a label warning you not to swallow.
Other popular flavors at Ashley’s include strawberry cheesecake and maple nut. Though definitely as sweet as they sound, both flavors are complex and clearly carefully crafted. The strawberry cheesecake has a noticeable spongy texture with streaks of light red running through it. Were it not for how cold it is, the flavor could easily pass for the real thing.
Much like the strawberry cheesecake flavor, maple nut tastes precisely how it sounds. The sweet, smooth, Sunday-morning taste of maple syrup pairs well with the dry crunch of nuts. It’s no surprise why maple nut is one of the most popular flavors at Ashley’s, according to one of its employees.
Ashley’s Botanas Locas is at South Third and Mead avenues.
La Michoacana Ice Cream (Nob Hill)
Part of the same chain as the first business in this list, La Michoacana Ice Cream differentiates itself from its sister store by carrying a handful of different flavors.
Located at 1112 E. Nob Hill Blvd., staff at La Michoacana Ice Cream find themselves having to refill the Ferrero Rocher-flavored ice cream most often.
What really is there to say about this ice cream? It’s Ferrero Rocher, so it’s going to taste great. The mix of hazelnut, milk chocolate and sugar makes the ice cream taste like the real thing.
Though the taste is angelic on its own, it’s the small bits of chopped hazelnut that turn this cocoa confection into a treat worth a visit to La Michoacan Ice Cream.
Another bestseller is the Irish cream flavor. Even among a display of much more colorful and exciting-looking flavors, the Irish cream flavor demands attention from the get-go. Rows of cream-filled cookies drizzled in caramel line the top of the ice cream tub. Once scooped into a cone or a bowl, the classic vanilla flavor mixed with caramel and a kick of Irish cream make for a unique taste worth returning for.
For children, La Michoacana Ice Cream’s cotton candy flavor is a classic. Ubiquitous among ice cream shops, cotton candy ice cream achieves the impossible by fitting the taste of an afternoon spent at the county fair into a single scoop of creamy, dairy goodness.
Icy Tai
Taking a more Asian-inspired approach to ice cream, Icy Tai, at 2706 W. Nob Hill Blvd., is responsible for bringing the trend of Thai rolled ice cream to Yakima. While half the fun is in watching a sheet of ice cream be frozen and manipulated into perfectly circular rolls of deliciousness before your eyes, Icy Tai’s most popular flavors are as much as feast for the eyes as they are for taste buds.
Once again, we see Oreo — or in this case Oreo’s Secret, as Icy Tai’s menu refers to it — as one of the most popular flavors at an ice cream shop. Served in a cup with three rolls, Oreo’s Secret comes with a cookies-and-cream Pocky stick as well as an Oreo cookie.
Strawberry Lady, another of the shop’s most popular flavors, comes topped with fresh-chopped strawberries that form a half circle along the bowl’s rim. The strawberries are doused in a generous portion of whipped cream and sprinkles, all of which add to the spectacle that is the strawberry lady.
One of the treats that gets the least amount of love at Icy Tai, Green Tea Strawberry, is perhaps one of the most impressive flavors on the menu. Don’t be fooled by the name; even non-tea drinkers will enjoy the subdued taste of strawberry and tea. Neither flavor is overwhelming and they complement each other well. If that’s not sweet enough for you, however, Green Tea Strawberry comes topped with a handful of mini marshmallows, green tea syrup, a green tea Pocky and a small mound of whipped cream. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/explore_yakima/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream-take-a-look-at-some-of-yakimas-favorite-ice/article_32e5e032-18e1-11ed-a7eb-0f72ab5b06c1.html | 2022-08-15T22:46:03Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/explore_yakima/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream-take-a-look-at-some-of-yakimas-favorite-ice/article_32e5e032-18e1-11ed-a7eb-0f72ab5b06c1.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The yuan dropped yesterday on the surprise rate cuts from the People's Bank of China:
At 0115 GMT today we get the latest reference rate setting from the PBOC. FYI, each day the Bank sets a middle point (reference rate) around which USD/CNY is allowed to trade:
- USD/CNY is the onshore yuan
- Its permitted to trade plus or minus 2% from this daily reference rate.
Ahead of the setting here is snippet from ABN Amro on yesterday's data and movements:
The activity data for July .... clearly weaker than consensus expectations.
All in all, drags from virus flare-ups an ongoing strict Covid-19 policies (characterised by ‘mass testing and mini lockdowns under dynamic clearing’) and from property sector woes are constraining China’s rebound from the lockdown slump earlier this year. This is why we had already cut our annual growth forecast for 2022 further last month, to 3.7% (from 4.2%)
PBoC continues with piecemeal monetary easing
Probably reflecting the weaker than expected July data, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has cut the 1-year rate on its Medium-Term Lending Facility to 2.75%, from 2.85%. That brings the total reduction of this rate at 20bp so far this year. We think this makes it likely that the 1-Year Loan Prime Rate will be cut further next week. Last week, the PBoC tried to manage expectations by stating that it would not resort to massive stimulus. That said, the latest MLF rate cut is in line with our view of further piecemeal rate cuts to support the economic recovery from the lockdown slump earlier this year.
Lending growth was weak in July, which partly reflects seasonal effects (lending growth always drops in July), but also weak loan demand. This reflects to a large extent the state of the real estate sector, as we have explained before. All in all we expect the PBoC to continue with piecemeal monetary easing, but we also anticipate the authorities will take bolder steps to stabilise the real estate sector in an attempt to mitigate systemic risks and safeguard growth.
Speaking of the property sector, here is barf-bag data from yesterday (I posted this yesterday, here it again for emphasis): | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/eyes-on-the-yuan-rate-today-as-pboc-continues-with-piecemeal-monetary-easing-20220815/ | 2022-08-15T22:54:32Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/eyes-on-the-yuan-rate-today-as-pboc-continues-with-piecemeal-monetary-easing-20220815/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kemp will hand out up to $1.2B in cash to poorer Georgians
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will spend up to $1.2 billion in federal COVID-19 aid on payments of $350 apiece to more than 3 million Georgians who benefit from Medicaid, subsidized child health insurance, food stamps or cash welfare assistance.
The payments will start in September, said Katie Byrd, a spokesperson for the governor’s office.
The move comes atop Kemp’s proposals last week to spend $2 billion in state surplus, split between property tax rebates and a second round of income tax rebates, if voters choose him for a second term in November over Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams. Those separate plans would require legislative approval next year.
Monday’s announcement will put money in the hands of less affluent Georgians in the months before the nationally watched election in a narrowly contested swing state. Those are voters to whom Abrams has been tailoring her economic platform. She also backs another round of income tax rebates, like those Kemp already pushed though, but has been arguing that Georgia also needs to do more to invest in long-term expansions of health, education and small business assistance to try to create a less unequal economy.
Kemp, though, appears to be betting that handing out cash now will outweigh the promise of future improvements. Under Georgia state law, he alone controls how billions in federal COVID-19 relief is spent, meaning he can hand out money even as he bashes Democratic President Joe Biden and Abrams for inflation and high spending.
The governor again said that his reason for handing out cash was to help people pressured by higher prices, even though economists agree that such spending worsens inflation by dumping more cash into the economy to bid up the prices of goods and services.
“This assistance will help some of Georgia’s most vulnerable citizens cope with the continued negative economic impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency and 40-year-high inflation caused by disastrous policies that were implemented by the Biden administration,” Kemp’s office said in a statement.
Kemp has cited the same reason for repeated suspensions of the state’s gas and diesel taxes since March, a move that has cost the state more than $800 million in foregone tax revenue. Abrams has called on Kemp to guarantee a suspension of fuel taxes through the end of the year.
Abrams has repeatedly accused Kemp of hypocrisy for taking credit for federally financed benefits while bad-mouthing Biden. Abrams spokesperson Alex Floyd in a Monday statement called the move another of Kemp’s “election-year vote buying schemes.”
While Kemp is boosting the income of poorer Georgians now, he terminated a monthly boost of at least $95 in food stamp benefits at the end of May when he ended Georgia’s COVID-19 state of emergency. His administration has also lagged in distributing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money meant to prevent evictions.
“The reality is Brian Kemp refuses to expand Medicaid, has cut food assistance amid rising prices and failed to fully deploy federal rental assistance, leaving too many Georgians evicted,” said Abrams spokesperson Alex Floyd said in a statement. “Now, in the middle of a reelection campaign, he’s taking money to stage more political gimmicks. Kemp’s PR stunt is too little, too late.”
The state Department of Human Services said on its website that beneficiaries will get the payment automatically, but urged people to update their contact information on a state website that manages health and welfare benefits. The state said that people who get food stamps and cash welfare benefits will not get the money on the same debit card they get those benefits, but didn’t immediately respond to questions about how the money will get sent out.
Only people enrolled as of July 31 will get the money. Anyone who enrolled later or who left programs earlier is not eligible. If someone benefits from multiple programs, they will only get one $350 payment, but separate payments will be given to everyone in a household that benefits, meaning a single parent with two children would get $1,050, for example.
Georgia had 2.3 million people benefiting from Medicaid or the Child Health Insurance Program in April, according to the most recent federal figures, while it had 1.59 million people benefitting from food stamps in May.
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A snippet from Australian commercial bank CBA on the bank's internal credit & debit spending data.
CBA comment:
- data to 12 August 2022 points to some further gradual moderation of spending growth across the country
- In aggregate, consumers are still spending quite strongly, but the rate of spending growth is falling
While consumer confidence has been plunging spending has held up well. The latest publication of ANZ's weekly consumer sentiment survey is along soon. Its been very weak indeed. Last week it hit its lowest since April 2020 | https://www.forexlive.com/news/australia-consumers-still-spending-quite-strongly-but-rate-of-spending-growth-falling-20220815/ | 2022-08-15T22:54:44Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/australia-consumers-still-spending-quite-strongly-but-rate-of-spending-growth-falling-20220815/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In the latest in the fight for a new hospital in Northwest Georgia, a new rule change could shift the trajectory of the project for good.
The Georgia Department of Community Health, which oversees the approval and appeals of certificates of need, will hear a proposed rule change to ban out-of-state appeals, according to a public notice published by the state agency.
"The intent was never for someone out of state to be able to come in and stop this project," said Andrew McGill, senior vice president for CHI Memorial Hospital. "Georgians should determine what they need and what's in the best interest of their own healthcare."
It's that point that has been at the center of a feud between Chattanooga hospitals CHI Memorial and Parkridge Health. Earlier this year, Parkridge, which has no active facilities in the state of Georgia, appealed the approval of CHI Memorial's certificate of need, the certification needed to build a new hospital. It delayed progress on a new hospital in Catoosa County for years.
Supporters of the new hospital on Battlefield Parkway say the area's current hospital, which CHI Memorial operates on land rented by the county, is outdated and in need of upgrades.
The new rule would not legally apply to Parkridge's active appeal, but supporters of the hospital believe it's a reaction to the systems' feud.
"The clarity has come because of the necessity," said Jonathan Connell, who is leading the fight for the hospital's approval through the Northwest Georgia Hospital Coalition. "We have an out-of-state, who is coming to Georgia to basically bully the Northwest Georgia residents to try to prescribe the kind of healthcare they think that they need."
If it's adopted by the department, it would have to be approved by the state general assembly. But hospital supporters are hoping the state department would adopt the rule change before it hears Parkridge's appeal and apply it retroactively.
"If it couldn't be made retroactive, we would like to see Parkridge do the right thing and say 'yeah, that's the law of the land, we're going to abide by it,'" said Chuck Harris, vice chairman for the Catoosa County Commission.
Even if it won't supporters say the fight won't end there.
"We will not stop advocating for a hospital until the appeal is dropped and we have a hospital here on Battlefield Parkway," said Connell.
The Department of Community Health will hear public comment on the rule change at 10:00 a.m. on September 7. You can click here to participate.
Local 3 News contacted a Parkridge Health System spokesperson for a reaction to the proposed changes, but has not heard back. | https://www.local3news.com/georgia-department-of-community-health-proposes-changes-to-con-appeals-moves-to-ban-out-of/article_3e63ebb2-1ce1-11ed-b470-9b0d1305c5e6.html | 2022-08-15T22:55:27Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/georgia-department-of-community-health-proposes-changes-to-con-appeals-moves-to-ban-out-of/article_3e63ebb2-1ce1-11ed-b470-9b0d1305c5e6.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Voters in Alaska on Tuesday are voting in two separate elections for the same US House seat -- the state's at-large congressional district seat.
That's because there's both a special general election to fill the remainder of the late Rep. Don Young's term and a primary election to decide who will compete in November for the seat's next full term starting in January.
It's a complicated process. Beyond voting for the same seat twice in one day, different rules apply to the special general and primary elections.
What will happen in the special general election?
The special general election will be the first time that Alaska will use ranked choice voting -- which will see voters rank their preferred candidates, with the votes for the lowest-finishing candidates coming into play if no one tops 50% -- to determine who will fill the remainder of Young's term. If no one reaches that threshold, it'll be a while until we know the winner, with the ranked choice voting tabulation scheduled to begin on August 31.
What will happen in the primary?
The primary will use a top-four system, which means that candidates of all parties, and those with no party affiliation, run on the same primary ballot -- just as candidates did for the special election's primary earlier this year. The top four performing candidates will then advance to the November general election for the full term.
Why is this happening?
Young's death led to the special election. He held the seat for 49 years, and following his death, there was a crowded field of 48 candidates who competed in the June special primary election for the seat.
Alaskan officials set the special general election to take place on the same day as the already scheduled primary.
Who is running in the special general election?
While four candidates advanced to the special general, only three candidates are on the ballot, after independent candidate Al Gross withdrew from the race.
On the ballot: former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin; Republican Nick Begich III, who won the Alaska Republican Party's endorsement in April and is the product of a powerful Alaska political family; and former Democratic state Rep. Mary Peltola.
Palin's attempt at a political comeback comes 13 years after she resigned the Alaska governor's office in 2009 during her only term. Since then, she has been a conservative media figure and has endorsed and campaigned with various Republican candidates, but she has been largely detached from Alaska politics.
Rival candidates and political observers in the state say the ranked choice voting process could hurt Palin's chances in the general election. She's the best-known candidate in the race by far, and has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, who carried Alaska by 10 points in 2020. But Palin also faces opposition from voters still angry that she quit the governor's office.
Who is running in the primary?
Palin, Begich and Peltola are also on the ballot for the regular primary Tuesday, along with 19 other candidates.
When are polls open?
Polls in Alaska are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, but all Alaska voters can vote by mail. Mail ballots must be postmarked by Aug. 16 and received by Aug. 26.
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KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash.-
The Washington State Patrol responded to a disabled vehicle fire on Eastbound I-90, near milepost 76 on Sunday.
The semi-truck driver, a 65 year old British Columbia man, observed smoke from his trailer and pulled onto the right shoulder.
The trailer was disconnected from the tractor before becoming fully engulfed in flames.
When the State Patrol responded there were visible flames from the semi trailer.
The roadway was blocked for 17 hours and 48 minutes as crews extinguished the fire and cleared the road.
The trailer was a complete loss, however, the tractor was undamaged.
No injuries were reported and I-9O east is now open. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/disabled-vehicle-fire-closes-i-90-for-18-hours/article_bc226740-1cd7-11ed-b249-bf0db82d1a94.html | 2022-08-15T22:55:51Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/disabled-vehicle-fire-closes-i-90-for-18-hours/article_bc226740-1cd7-11ed-b249-bf0db82d1a94.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SPOKANE, Wash.-
Vanessa Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington announced that a Federal Grand Jury returned an indictment charging David Joseph Osinski, 57, of Arlington Texas, with 6 counts of fraud.
"Internet scams, often perpetrated outside of the state, are a recurring problem which cause significant harm and hardship to residents here in Eastern Washington," said Waldref
The indictment charges conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering, for Osinski's role in a fraud scheme that stole more than $345,000 from an elderly Spokane resident in 2021.
Osinski allegedly created a bank account in Dallas to receive fraudulently obtained funds from the victim.
The victim was led to believe that he was in an online relationship with a female art dealer trying to finalize an art transaction.
Osinski convinced the victim to wire $189,000 to Dubai, and another $156,000 to the account in Dallas.
Osinski then immediately withdrew the funds.
If convicted, Osinski faces up to 30 years for the conspiracy charge, 20 years for wire fraud, and 10 years for money laundering.
"In order to make Eastern Washington communities safer and stronger, we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to vigorously prosecute scammers and their conspirators," said Waldref, upon announcing the indictment.
An indictment is merely an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/texas-man-charged-with-defrauding-spokane-resident-of-345-000/article_8653ff0c-1cdc-11ed-a816-2745443721b3.html | 2022-08-15T22:55:57Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/texas-man-charged-with-defrauding-spokane-resident-of-345-000/article_8653ff0c-1cdc-11ed-a816-2745443721b3.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BENTON COUNTY, Wash. -
Saturday afternoon, the Benton County Sheriff's Office filled about 3 and a half patrol cars with school supply donations and more.
Over the next week, BCSO plans on delivering supplies to local school.
In a Facebook post, BCSO shares how thankful it is for community partners during this school supply drive. Patrol cars were set up at the Walmart in Kennewick, KIBE Market in Benton City and NW Farm Supply in Prosser.
If you missed the event. You still have time to donate! Stop by the Benton County Sheriff's Office.
UPDATE: 8-15-22
The Benton County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Tri-Cities community for their support of PACK THE PATROL CAR this weekend.
Nearly four full patrol cars were packed full of supplies to benefit local school children.
In a press release Sheriff Tom Croskrey said the "recipients of the supplies will be better prepared and feel confident as they return to school." | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/top_video/update-pack-the-patrol-car-fills-four-patrol-cars-with-supplies/article_40eacfe0-1c3c-11ed-ad8b-db14dfa24294.html | 2022-08-15T22:56:03Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/top_video/update-pack-the-patrol-car-fills-four-patrol-cars-with-supplies/article_40eacfe0-1c3c-11ed-ad8b-db14dfa24294.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As a New Blog on the Online Advantages Website Notes, Well-Developed Plumbing SEO Strategies Can Definitely Give Plumbing Companies an Edge
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Maglodi, founder of the full service internet marketing company Online Advantages, recently heard from the owner of a plumbing company who was wondering if SEO would really help the business in a tangible way.
As Maglodi knows firsthand, high quality SEO services can definitely help virtually any type of company to succeed. This inspired him to write a new blog that takes an in-depth look at how SEO can assist plumbing companies.
To read the new blog, which is titled "How Can SEO Help My Plumbing Marketing" in its entirety, please visit https://onlineadvantages.net/how-can-seo-help-my-plumbing-marketing/.
As the blog notes, marketing has definitely evolved over the years. While plumbing companies used to get by in the mid-90s with a great looking website, today it is imperative to branch out to an even stronger online presence.
"Well-developed plumbing SEO strategies can give you an edge by increasing your rankings in local search engine results, so potential customers can find you when they need you," the blog notes, adding that this approach gives plumbing companies a greater ROI versus traditional advertising, helps the company save money on costly print, TV, and radio ads, and offers instant, two-way contact and communication between the company and their target market.
To help plumbing companies get started on improving their SEO strategies, the blog also includes five helpful tips that are simple, actionable things the owners can do on their own.
For instance, plumbing companies should check their business listings to make sure their business citations, such as hours, locations, services, and client testimonials are up-to-date, accurate, and true. This way, plumbing companies can rest assured that their business shows up in Google Maps properly and reflects the customer experience the clientele can expect. Checking Google Analytics and the website design and how it looks to visitors to the site are also quick DIY SEO tasks.
Online Advantages is a unique full service internet marketing company. Founder Matt Maglodi specializes in all aspects of online marketing from video marketing, to pay per click advertising, organic search and social media. For more information, please visit https://onlineadvantages.net/.
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Mayor Eric Adams tried to duck a new barrage of questions about ethics at City Hall Monday after hiring his close friend Timothy Pearson as a public safety adviser while allowing him to keep his job at a Queens gambling operation seeking approvals to expand its business — with Hizzoner claiming at one point that “We need to lift up our 9/11 heroes.”
Adams spoke just hours after Resorts World, which runs the slots at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, parted ways with Pearson following a string of stories that revealed his simultaneous work in city government and as the security chief at the facility.
“He’s a 9/11 hero,” Adams told reporters in The Bronx after he was pressed on allowing Pearson to maintain dual employment while he was in city service. “When the [World Trade Center] buildings collapsed, he was inside one of the buildings and led people to safety.”
“We need to lift up our 9/11 heroes,” the mayor added.
Adams also claimed on Monday that City Hall has “nothing to do with the placement of casinos” — even though the mayor appoints one of the voting members to the panel that must approve any new casino license in the five boroughs.
The Malaysia-based Genting Group, the parent company of Resorts World, is fighting hard for one of those new licenses so it can add lucrative table games like craps and roulette to its racetrack operation, which is currently limited to slots and other computer games.
The New York Times first reported last week that Pearson was still employed full time by Resorts World even after taking an adviser position at the city’s Economic Development Corporation on matters of public safety and COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
Good government watchdogs also flagged another apparent conflict of interest: The EDC, which officially pays Pearson’s salary, would likely be involved with any casino project in the Big Apple as the city’s economic development agency.
On Thursday, The Post published an expose that showed Pearson had been “volunteering” as an EDC adviser for months before officially joining the city payroll — while he was still being paid by Resorts World.
The Post also revealed that Adams’ decision to add yet another adviser on crime had further muddled an already murky chain of command around public safety matters — all as City Hall attempts to battle back against a 37% increase in crime.
The mayor attempted to answer all those criticisms on Monday, claiming that Pearson “would recuse himself” in any casino conversations — and implied the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board had approved the arrangement.
“We have something to city called the Conflict of Interest Board. That’s where we go to,” said Adams. “Everyone out there that is giving their opinions, that’s fine.”
“But in order for opinions not to get in the way of how to run a city, we created something called COIB. You are aware of that,” he added. “They make a determination, not people who are giving their opinions. We go by the rules. There is no conflict with Tim Pearson.”
“We followed all the rules and the EDC followed all the rules,” the mayor insisted.
COIB guidelines explicitly bar city employees from maintaining outside employment without the permission of their agency head and a waiver from the agency. Such waivers typically contain strict guidance on what employees can and cannot do.
Spokesmen for the agency have repeatedly told The Post that Pearson has not been granted any waiver. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/15/adams-cites-9-11-as-he-tries-to-wave-off-criticism-of-ex-casino-pal/ | 2022-08-15T22:58:49Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/15/adams-cites-9-11-as-he-tries-to-wave-off-criticism-of-ex-casino-pal/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DALLAS, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vertical Capital Income Fund (NYSE: VCIF) today announced that the Fund's Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on September 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, at 41 South High Street, 17th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Shareholders of record of the Fund as of the close of business on August 31, 2022 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders and at any adjournment thereof. The notice of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be mailed to shareholders on or about September 12, 2022. At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, shareholders of the Fund will be asked to re-elect one of the Trustees of the Fund and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value. The market price of Fund shares may vary from net asset value based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors' expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of the Fund's investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors' confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. An investment in a Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing, prospective investors should consider carefully the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses. For further details, please visit Vertical Capital Income Fund's website at vcif.us.
Vertical Capital Income Fund (VCIF) is an NYSE-listed closed-end fund that seeks monthly income by investing primarily in performing non-agency residential whole loans secured by real estate. As a secondary strategy the Fund aims to provide total return by acquiring performing residential loans at a discount to the unpaid principal balance (UPB). VCIF realizes capital gains as loans are paid off before maturity. For more information visit vcif.us and connect with the Fund on Twitter.
Oakline Advisors, LLC is the adviser to Vertical Capital Income Fund. Founded in 2013, Oakline Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that specializes in the residential whole loan market. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dallas, TX-based Behringer. Since its inception in 1989, Behringer, together with its affiliates, has raised equity of more than $6 billion in assets through public and private fund structures. For more information about Oakline and Behringer please visit their respective websites at oaklineadvisors.com and behringerinvestments.com.
Fund shares are identified by CUSIP 92535C104
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Teamster Solidarity, New Construction Division Leadership Overpower Corporate Greed
PHOENIX, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mining vehicle operators represented by Teamsters Local 104 unanimously voted to approve a new contract with Vulcan Materials following a two-year struggle to stop the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates from gutting their collective bargaining agreement.
"The Teamsters are done accepting concessionary contracts driven by corporate greed," said Sean M. O'Brien, Teamsters General President. "I commend the Vulcan Eight for taking a strong stand and demanding the wages, benefits, and job protections that they've earned. I also want to recognize the leadership of our Building Material and Construction Trade Division, including Division Director Tom Gesualdi and Western Region Division Representative Caesar Borjas, for moving quickly and decisively to support our members at Vulcan."
The eight Teamster drivers, known as the Vulcan Eight, operate on-site mining vehicles at the company's open-pit aggregates quarries in and around Phoenix. During negotiations Vulcan Materials aggressively pushed to eliminate the drivers' union-sponsored pension and health care plans and increase workers' health care costs more than $460 per month. The company also unsuccessfully tried to eliminate workers' rights to honor picket lines, reduce overtime pay, and award itself the unlimited ability to replace workers with subcontractors, temporary employees, and autonomous vehicles.
The ratified agreement provides the drivers with a solid economic package. It allows them to stay in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust, provides the drivers with zero-premium union-sponsored health insurance, and favorably addresses concerns regarding work rule changes – including the right to honor a picket line.
In June, the mining vehicle operators unanimously voted to authorize a strike against Vulcan Materials. A strike at Vulcan Materials' Arizona facilities could have affected operations across the country and the operations of its partner companies, including CEMEX. The Teamsters represent roughly 700 Vulcan Materials workers nationwide, including several hundred workers at recently acquired U.S. Concrete.
"No matter the size of the bargaining unit, Local 104 stands with workers across Arizona," said Local 104 Business Agent Ryan Proctor. "Our determined Vulcan Materials members fought smart and refused to let this construction giant take advantage of them. Local 104 and our members at this company are deeply appreciative of the strong and aggressive support provided by the newly appointed leadership of the Teamsters Building Material and Construction Trade Division."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (202) 624-6877
mmcquaid@teamster.org
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Alec Baldwin has always insisted, despite all evidence to the contrary, that he didn’t pull that trigger.
The FBI now says that he did. That finding, released over the weekend, comes just after the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office announced they’re only waiting on Baldwin’s phone records before sending their investigative file to the DA’s office.
Are the walls closing in yet, Alec?
This FBI report is reason to cheer. Not since OJ Simpson have we seen someone so guilty act so aggrieved, entitled, put-upon and victimized, as if this whole tragedy has affected no one more than Baldwin himself — not Halyna Hutchins’s husband, not her little boy, so traumatized after her death he couldn’t speak for days, but Alec freaking Baldwin.
Think that’s overstatement? Let me count the ways: Gallivanting through the Hamptons and Vermont, just days after the shooting, Baldwin shopping at Ralph Lauren and preening before the paps — you know, the ones he otherwise hates and physically attacks — so they could get the perfect shot of Baldwin, inside a gleaming restaurant, holding his head in his hands. The bizarre roadside presser with his fake Spanish wife, the Rachel Dolezal of the Hamptons, in which he claimed the “Rust” set was run by “a very, very well-oiled crew” who just had the bad luck to suffer this “one in a trillion” tragedy.
The barrage of social media posts in the days after, Hilaria and Alec gloating over their family — that is, when Hilaria wasn’t getting in on the victim act herself, writing that “parenting through this has been an intense experience, to say the least.”
Know what else will be an intense experience? Criminal charges, jail time, and the loss of all his money in civil litigation.
Did I mention that the Baldwins thought there was no better time to buy a sprawling, historic Vermont farmhouse for $1.75 million?
That’s how delusional these two are. How surely they believe Alec to be above the law or any consequence.
As two firearms experts in on-set safety told me last year: Guns don’t shoot themselves. Alec Baldwin, for all his crocodile tears and caterwauling, pulled that trigger and killed Halyna Hutchins.
“I’m not aware of any gun firing itself,” veteran Hollywood firearms expert Steve Wolf told me last December, after Alec’s poor-me softball sit-down with ABC’s George Stephanopolous — his good pal from the Hamptons social scene, not that either disclosed that little conflict of interest.
“The trigger still must have been pressed,” Wolf said. “It’s really important to discredit anyone who claims that guns fire themselves. If this becomes an acceptable defense, there goes any accountability when it comes to shooting people. We can’t have this kind of ‘guns shoot themselves’ thing. They don’t.”
Former FBI agent turned Hollywood firearms consultant Bobby Chacon told me the same thing.
“The bullet striking and killing that woman came out of the barrel of the gun pointed directly at her,” Chacon said. “Bullets don’t curve. He isn’t in ‘The Matrix.’ The trigger would still have to be pulled.”
Alec, to Stephanopolous: “I would never point a gun at anyone and pull the trigger at them. Never.” Also, he was brazen enough to say he felt no guilt.
This was the same interview in which Baldwin claimed Hutchins told him to point the gun at her. “Everything is at her direction,” he said. “I’m holding the gun where she told me to hold it, which ended up right below her armpit.”
So which is it, Alec? You’d never point a gun at anyone, or you pointed the gun at Hutchins because she told you to? And if it’s the latter, what are we to infer — that Hutchins is to blame for you pulling the trigger and shooting her to death?
It’s all so vile, but take heart: As a producer on “Rust,” Baldwin Baldwin may also share blame for the rookie mistakes and cost-cutting that led up to this tragedy. Don’t forget that on the morning Hutchins was killed, seven crew members walked off the set over safety concerns.
At least one had sounded the alarm to the unit production manager, at one point texting, “We’ve now had three accidental discharges. This is super unsafe.
”It’s easy to see how such standard safety protocols went ignored and how dire warnings were shrugged off. As the old saying goes, the fish rots from the head, and Baldwin, as we’ve all seen over the past year, lives in a reality of his own making: His wife, née Hillary Thomas from Boston, is, through sheer force of make-believe and some bronzer, Spanish. His great friend Woody Allen is just misunderstood.
And, of course, it’s totally proper to brag about your happy family life incessantly on Instagram while ignoring your part in destroying another young family.
In Baldwin’s demented worldview, anyone who thinks he’s responsible for the death of a beautiful young wife and mother, her whole life and career ahead of her, must be motivated by animus or greed. Even the widower.
“What you have is a certain group of people, litigants and whatever” — ! — “on whatever side, who, their attitude is, ‘Well, the people who likely seem negligent have no money, and the people who have money are not negligent.’ ”
This was Baldwin in March, weeks after Hutchins’ widower filed his civil suit against Baldwin and went on the Today show, calmly expressing his justifiable anger over Baldwin’s interview with Stephanopolous.
“Hearing him blame Halyna in the interview and shift responsibility to others and seeing him cry about it — I just feel, are we really supposed to feel bad about you, Mr. Baldwin?”
Hutchins went on to state the obvious, which again continues to elude Baldwin — Baldwin, who likes to pride himself on being smarter than the average Hollywood duck, what with his one-time NPR show and his bestselling memoir and his coverage in The New Yorker and telling the New York Times that he was qualified to be governor of New York. Oh, and his liberal bona fides with his “SNL” spoofs of Donald Trump, a man he has more in common with than he could ever admit.
Lest there remain any doubt as to who Alec Baldwin really is, consider these text messages between Baldwin and Matt Hutchins — who Baldwin was so quick to befriend in the hours after the shooting.
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, after Hutchins reaches out to Baldwin:
AB: I am with my kids.
!!!!!!!
AB: Your attorney told me not to contact you. So . . . what’s up?
What’s up? That says it all. That’s Baldwin saying: Why are you bothering me, what could you possibly have to say, can’t we just do this through lawyers, what are you, sad or something?
AB: Make sure you tell your lawyer that you reached out to me and not vice versa.
MH: Of course. You can always text me if you have something on your mind.
AB: Your lawyer sent a variant of a cease and desist to me. Told me not to contact you. So, there’s that.
How callous. How heartless — especially for someone who has spent the past ten months begging for sympathy and understanding.
Karma isn’t a big enough concept to describe what Alec Baldwin has coming. Fortunately for decent people everywhere, sloppy emotional ploys and disgusting attempts to blame the victim do not apply to the criminal justice system, the FBI, or the laws of physics.
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Set hundreds of years before the events of Game of Thrones, new HBO show House of the Dragon will cover the bloody civil war known as the Dance of Dragons, as chronicled in George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood.
It sees the major houses of Westeros splitting into two factions either supporting the claim of Rhaenyra Targaryen or Aegon Targaryen as heir to the Iron Throne. Here’s a guide to the main characters in House of the Dragon, and where their allegiances may lie.
1. Viserys Targaryen
King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) is the fifth Targaryen king on the Iron Throne, and his peaceful reign sows the seeds for war. His children include Rhaenyra with his first wife Aemma Arryn and Aegon II with his second wife Alicent Hightower.
Photo: HBO
2. Rhaenyra Targaryen
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Emma D'Arcy and Milly Alcock, is the firstborn child of King Viserys Targaryen. Nicknamed the 'Realm's Delight', at the age of eight, she is declared heir to the Iron Throne by her father. But there are many in the realm who do not think a woman should rule.
Photo: HBO
3. Daemon Targaryen
Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) is beloved by writer George R. R. Martin as a morally grey character. The younger brother of King Viserys, he is an experienced warrior and rides the dragon Caraxes, the Blood Wyrm.
Photo: HBO
4. Alicent Hightower
Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) is the second wife of King Viserys, and part of an extremely old and powerful dynasty in Westeros. She has four children with the king, including Aegon II, a future challenger for the Iron Throne. Her father Otto Hightower is Hand of the King to Viserys.
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As children across Edinburgh return to school after the summer holiday, many people will be focusing on their holiday plans and planning their next break.
To avoid the penalty for keeping children out of school during the school term, parents must carefully organise their holidays around the school calendar.
So when do children in Edinburgh break up for their holiday and what are their term dates for the rest of the year?
Here is everything you need to know.
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Who sets the term dates?
The City of Edinburgh Council is responsible for setting the term dates for the schools.
However, academies and free schools have the authority to determine their own schedules and it is best for you to contact them directly for information on their term dates.
When do the schools in Edinburgh reopen after summer 2022?
Pupils return to schools on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 for the start of the autumn term.
When are the mid-term holidays?
Children will be on an autumn holiday on September 19, 2022 before breaking up on a week mid-term break on October 17 until October 24, 2022.
When does the term end?
The school term ends on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 before the pupils go off for Christmas holidays.
When do Edinburgh schools break up for Christmas in 2022?
Pupils in Edinburgh will break up for Christmas from Wednesday, December 21, 2022 to Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
When will pupils return to schools in Edinburgh after Christmas 2022?
Pupils return to schools on Thursday, January 5, 2023 for the start of the new term.
When are the mid-term holidays for Edinburgh schools in March 2023?
Pupils will break up for a week of mid-term holidays on Monday, February 13 to Friday, February 17. The term ends on Friday, March 31, 2023.
When are the Easter holidays for Edinburgh schools in 2023?
Easter holidays will start on Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 14, 2023, before starting the summer term on Monday, April 17.
What are the school holidays in Edinburgh in May 2023?
Pupils will have May 1, 2023 off for May Day and Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for staff only day. They will then have another holiday on May 22, 2023.
When does the school term end in 2023?
Pupils will go on a summer break after the school term ends on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Can I take family holidays during term time?
According to the Scottish government website, schools will not normally give a family permission to take pupils out of school for holidays during term-time.
This means that if your child is off school because you are away on holiday the school will record this as an unauthorised absence. The decision about the penalties to be applied in the event of an unauthorised absence rests with the educational authorities.
However, there are circumstances where permission might be given for a holiday during term-time, including:
- A family needs time together to recover from distress.
- A family holiday is restricted to term-time because of the parent’s job (for example a parent is in the armed services or emergency services).
- There are other circumstances considered to be exceptional.
Visit City of Edinburgh Council website for more information on their attendance policy and procedure. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/education/edinburgh-school-holidays-full-list-of-term-dates-and-breaks-including-october-half-term-and-christmas-3806337 | 2022-08-15T23:05:43Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/education/edinburgh-school-holidays-full-list-of-term-dates-and-breaks-including-october-half-term-and-christmas-3806337 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Police in Edinburgh were on routine patrol in Drylaw when they spotted a motorcycle with a driver and two passengers engaging in anti-social behaviour.
A 17-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and charged with a number of offences.
He was held in custody to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
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In a statement on social media, police in Edinburgh added: “Operation Soteria have been hard at work to prevent and deter motorbike thefts and anti-social behaviour.
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A couple of years ago, I stood in silent homage outside 155 Haupstrasse, where he lived with Iggy Pop in what must be the coolest flat-share ever. Iggy apparently was pretty messy and had a bad habit of raiding Bowie’s section of the fridge.
The anonymous apartment is now a historical landmark, complete with a plaque, testament to the influence David Bowie had on contemporary culture. So it was hardly a surprise to read that he has just been named Britain’s most influential artist.
Bowie may be best remembered for his music. Heroes, which he wrote while living in Berlin, has become a national anthem for all manner of events. And Space Oddity, his first hit back in 1969, is the backing track for humanity’s fascination with the universe.
But he was far more than just a popular musician with a good ear for a hit melody. He changed society. He challenged gender stereotypes by wearing dresses in the early 1970s, at a time when men were still blokes, and women most definitely were stuck in the kitchen.
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He celebrated same-sex relationships long before it was regarded as perfectly normal to be gay, coming out as bisexual in July 1972. The father of one told music magazine Melody Maker, “I’m gay. And always have been,” in a revelation that stunned drab, post-war Britain.
Teenagers like me were ecstatic at his flamboyance, and his courage. He showed us there was another way to live, whether we were gay, straight, or just loved dressing up.
And while his homosexuality may have been more cultural than sexual, he was a key figure in gay liberation. An openly bisexual man on Top of the Pops, much to our parent’s consternation and our delight.
Today, as I read about the scared young people confused about their sexuality and convinced by the prevailing culture that they are “living in the wrong body” and so need to change their sex, I think back to Bowie in 1972.
He showed our generation that you could love who you liked, dress as you wished, and live as you wanted. If only today’s teenagers felt they had the same freedom. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/why-david-bowie-deserves-to-be-hailed-as-britains-most-influential-artist-susan-dalgety-3804017 | 2022-08-15T23:07:12Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/why-david-bowie-deserves-to-be-hailed-as-britains-most-influential-artist-susan-dalgety-3804017 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Robert Gilchrist
Find that hard to believe, considering in England they would start with a £40,000 debt for fees as well, and accommodation in Oxford and Cambridge is pretty obscene in any case. I take it fees cost hasn't been factored in.
Bill Close
Edinburgh has become the worst city inthe UK for almost everything, thanks to years of Green/SNP administration. Take tourism, the Festival and Tattoo away, and it has nothing underneath.
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Pauline Downie
It's the most expensive for everyone, not just students. A few years ago there was talk of us receiving extra money to cope with this situation, why wasn't that followed through?
Stephen Ball
Not sure how when we offer free university fees. Perhaps it’s the rent costs.
Keith Robertson
I couldn't care how expensive it is for students, it's how expensive Edinburgh has become for its own citizens, especially those on low income or first time house buyers.
Susan Dunn Smart
The number of Scottish students are capped to ensure the university gets money from English, EU and other nationalities. These are probably the people they are referring to. I think more just need to get a job to help pay for it.
Monni S Kamenov
If you work and study, it’s more than okay. After all, it’s free.
Graeme McLachlan
Depends on what they are spending their money on.
Jaqueline Guthrie
They could stop drinking!
Nicola Sturgeon
Liz Truss looked like she'd swallowed a wasp when Nicola Sturgeon told her she had been in Vogue twice, the First Minister said on her Festival show appearance
Margaret Sneddon
You may have been in Vogue twice but Liz truss has been successful in every job she has had, not a failure like you.
Eric Christison
She asked because Sturgeon had been on two. It was a private conversation and may well have been just a matter of making conversation. I don't think either of them should be anywhere near government btw, I'm sick and tired of the whole Punch and Judy show between two incompetent groups of politicians.
Pauline Downie
Nicola Sturgeon has a show in Edinburgh Fringe and this is her attempt at comedy. No good at her day job, now no good at her part time job as a comedian. How embarrassing for Scotland.
Marlene Van Zyl Carr
The irony, talking about attention seeking, being interviewed on stage at the Fringe. And Snippy was bragging about having been in Vogue not once, but twice! I mean ,who's the one who brought the subject up in the first place? They really are as bad as one another though. And how tacky bringing up a private conversation like this to score a spiteful point. Not a good look. But don't expect better from Trumpelina... I mean Sturgeon.
Jim Swift
Vogue, a magazine that promotes style over substance, just like our FM, they're a perfect match.
Jerome Bell
Both should be in the Beano.
Peter Anderson
Keep winding the unionists up Nicola,they are all so frightened of change. l am sure you will wipe the floor with Trussand the far right wing Tory party. Scotland has rejected far right wing politics for years.
Mrs Wolowitz
Edinburgh Zoo’s oldest penguin has been killed by a fox in an overnight break-in.
Sandra Riley
That is such a shame, she was fab. RIP, totally heartbreaking.
Tracey Papiez
It’s bad enough keeping animals in captivity, but then not being able to keep them safe!
John Lettis
Needs to be an investigation, someone has not done their job right. These penguins need to be safe and obviously are not.
Julz Carpenter
How do they know it was a fox? I think after all these years this zoo has been open without any other incidents, the culprit could have been anything. Do they have video evidence? Did any other penguins die or get injured?
Tricia McLenaghan
So fed up with the foxes right now.
Tanya Barker
Noooo, thats just awful...she was a wee star.
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A statement from his literary agency said the novelist, screenwriter and journalist died on Tuesday August 9 following a heart attack.
It read: “United Agents are very sad to announce the sudden death of the celebrated best-selling author Nicholas Evans who died suddenly on Tuesday … following a heart attack, aged 72.”
Published in 1995, The Horse Whisperer was Evans’ debut novel and follows a complex and talented trainer who is hired to help an injured teenager and her horse back to health after a severe injury.
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It sold more than 15 million copies and became the year’s 10th bestselling novel in the US.
The story was adapted for the big screen in 1998 by Hollywood actor Robert Redford, who starred as the title character, with Scarlett Johansson playing young rider Grace MacLean in her breakout role.
Kristin Scott Thomas starred as her mother, Annie, while Sam Neill played her father, Robert.
Born in 1950 in Worcestershire, Evans was educated at Bromsgrove School before reading law at Oxford.
During the 1970s he worked as a journalist on the Evening Chronicle in Newcastle upon Tyne before moving into broadcasting media.
He specialised in US politics and foreign affairs and spent time covering the war in Beirut
By the 1980s he was at London Weekend Television, producing films on Sir Laurence Olivier, Francis Bacon and David Hockney for The South Bank Show.
After developing his skills as a screenwriter with projects starring Dame Peggy Ashcroft, Sir Ian Holm and more, he began work on his debut novel, The Horse Whisperer.
Dell Publishing agreed to pay 3.15 million US dollars (£2.1 million at the time) for the North American rights to the film.
His other works include The Loop (1998), The Smoke Jumper (2001), The Divide (2005) and The Brave (2010).
In 2008, Evans fell ill after cooking and eating poisonous mushrooms picked in local woodland while staying with his wife, Charlotte, at her brother’s estate in Scotland.
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The Met Office announced the warning in southern and eastern Scotland between midnight and 10am on Tuesday.
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The news comes as a thunderstorm warning covered most of Scotland on Monday, with the Met Office saying a “large” storm was moving north east in the morning.
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The weather follows an extended dry period, which has seen temperatures consistently rise above 20C in the past week north of the border.
Meanwhile, thunderstorm warnings will be in force in some parts of England until Wednesday.
The country in its entirety will be under threat of thunder on Tuesday while the South could see more storms until the end of Wednesday. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/weather/yellow-weather-warning-issued-for-rain-in-scotland-3806383 | 2022-08-15T23:09:07Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/weather/yellow-weather-warning-issued-for-rain-in-scotland-3806383 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’, one of the highly anticipated Marvel shows of the year, is coming to Disney+ this month.
The show, which is set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be released one episode at a time.
Plenty of details about the show have been announced, including the cast and whether or not we will see Bruce Banner (played by Mark Ruffalo) at any point in the show.
Ahead of its release, here’s all you need to know about the cast, what the show is about, and when episodes will be available to be streamed on Disney+
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What is ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ about?
Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) juggles life as an attorney whilst also being a superpowered Hulk.
Jennifer is a lawyer who specialises in cases involving superhumans.
The show takes Marvel fans back to the world of Hulk, and Mark Ruffalo (The Incredible Hulk) is cast in nine episode series.
When is ‘She Hulk: Attorney at Law’ out on Disney+?
The first episode of the show is set to be released on Disney+ on Thursday 18 August and will then be released every Thursday until the ninth and final episode on 13 October.
The episodes will be available from 8am in the UK on each release day.
What is the cast of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’?
The full cast of the show has been revealed, and is listed below.
- Tatiana Maslany (Jennifer Walters/ She-Hulk)
- Jameela Jamil (Titania)
- Ginger Gonzaga (Nikki Ramos)
- Renée Elise Goldsberry (Mallory Book)
- Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner / The Hulk)
- Tim Roth (Emil Blonsky/ Abomination)
- Benedict Wong (Wong)
- Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/ Daredevil)
How can I get signed up to Disney+?
Signing up for Disney+ and giving yourself access to hundreds of great shows and movies, couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is go to the Disney+ website and register for an account. | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/she-hulk-attorney-at-law-full-cast-when-its-available-to-stream-on-disney-and-when-episodes-are-released-3806661 | 2022-08-15T23:09:33Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/read-this/she-hulk-attorney-at-law-full-cast-when-its-available-to-stream-on-disney-and-when-episodes-are-released-3806661 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
@David_G_83: “Devlin, who had a very good game; put his body on the line multiple times and we need him in the team. Boyce had a mare and it was bringing him off for Haring and moving Grant further up the park that made the difference.”
@hertz1995: “Though devlin was brilliant yesterday. His energy is outstanding.”
@ChrissyWilson__: “I’m just a big Devlin fan. I felt somewhat vindicated yesterday when he assisted inside after a minute too! Lucky we’ve such a decent squad atm that we’ve options. Not had those for a long time.”
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@DSStrachan: “Good atmosphere at Tynecastle, mainly because of the early goal. Who knew a fast start gets the fans on-side, huh? Pretty dominant home performance even though we weren’t at our best.”
@MatthewHarold83: “The wingers all swapped at different points. Boyce and Grant swapped. For a 10-15 minute period in the second half he moved to a back five with Forrest at RWB. Grant played as basically a second striker at points in the second half. It was very fluid in how they changed positions.”
@DMcIver22: “The biggest surprise for me with Shankland is his conditioning. I know that that was a stumbling block for him early in his career and I assumed he was just a penalty box striker. Whilst he is that - he's also everywhere. Constantly challenging, running, battling. So impressed.”
@DMcIver22: “I absolutely love that, despite a 4-1 win, Robbie immediately comments on the fact he felt we were poor for 44 minutes of the first half. It's these standards that he's brought in that have enabled us to be where we are now. Amazing to hear.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hears-fans-react-cammy-devlins-energy-lawrence-shanklands-condition-jorge-grant-as-a-no10-robbie-neilsons-high-standards-3806082 | 2022-08-15T23:10:21Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hears-fans-react-cammy-devlins-energy-lawrence-shanklands-condition-jorge-grant-as-a-no10-robbie-neilsons-high-standards-3806082 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Bluewater Shopping Centre has announced the opening a new outdoor skydiving machine from today (August 16). The new attraction - the only of its kind in the UK - will join the recently-opened 'Giant Swing' and the 'Skywire' zipwire as the perfect trio for thrill-seekers.
Set within the 50 acres of parkland and lakes at Bluewater, the new outdoor skydive machine will give visitors a breathtaking experience against the picturesque backdrop of the chalk cliffs. The attraction, which will be run alongside Aerodium, the inventors and world leaders in custom-made vertical wind tunnels, is the only ride of its kind in the UK.
James Waugh, Centre Director at Bluewater, said: "Hot on the heels of the launch of Europe’s biggest swing this month we are delighted to unveil another must-see attraction. Our outdoor skydive machine really is a unique experience – there is nothing like it in the UK.
READ MORE: Largest swing ride 'in Europe' opens at Bluewater - and it looks incredible
"It creates a triple-whammy of adrenalin-fuelled fun activity here at Bluewater and we’re looking forward to attracting even more visitors and tourists from across the UK and internationally." It follows the opening of the Giant Swing on August 3.
The 46-metre-drop swing promises to take thrill seekers on an exhilarating experience at Hangloose Adventure. It is not only the fantastic views that will take your breath away as you are strapped in and suspended 50 metres above the cliff edge overlooking Bluewater's stunning chalk cliffs and lakes.
Riders will go from experiencing "the grip of multiple G force to the weightlessness of zero gravity within seconds". Meanwhile, thrill-seekers can also enjoy having a go on Skywire - the longest zipline in the country.
Hangloose Adventure's latest Bluewater attraction is now open, and is available for £50 per person for two one-minute flights. There's also a package if you're wanting to try all three activities, with prices starting from £95.
To book tickets and find out more information, click here.
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Two names with Republican Party history will be on ballots Tuesday. Wyoming voters appear ready to boot Liz Cheney, while Sarah Palin looks for an Alaska comeback. What does it say about the GOP?
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — SpartanNash has announced that it will be hosting National Day of Hiring events to find new team members. The events will be held at participating retail grocery stores and distribution centers on Tuesday, August 16.
At the events, candidates will have a chance to learn more about SpartanNash roles. The roles they are looking to hire include fresh experts, drivers, and pharmacy technicians. There will also be on-the-spot interviews and potential for same-day job offers.
The events will also have information of the company’s Associate Total Rewards, which includes comprehensive benefits effective within 30 days or less of a hire date, competitive salaries, and an enhanced associate discount program at company-owned stores and fuel centers. SpartanNash also offers education and training programs for associates to further their career development opportunities at any level.
“We’re not just offering jobs, we’re helping plan a future for talented people looking to develop new skills to advance a satisfying, rewarding and long-term career path,” said Total Rewards Vice President Mike Koppenol. “As a people first company, our biggest investment is always in our associates – both current and future team members. They’re vital to our communities and our company’s success, so we’re pulling out all the stops to meet our new team members as we strive to be the employer of choice.”
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WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Warwick Police Department will begin participating in a statewide body-cam pilot program Tuesday.
Sixteen police officers have volunteered to wear them for the next two months across all three patrol shifts.
The pilot program is part of a larger statewide effort, funded by both state and federal dollars, which Attorney General Peter Neronha announced last year.
The state hopes to eventually have around 1,700 officers wearing the cameras, including within the state police.
“Providence, in many ways, set us on this path by showing what body cams can do for transparency and accountability,” Neronha said.
Warwick offered to be one of the departments taking part in the pilot.
“Within the next several months, Warwick will look to put in an additional 80 to 90 cameras on the street,” Warwick Police Chief Bradford Connor told 12 News.
Officers have to manually turn on the cameras whenever they respond to a call, according to Connor. If they fail to do so, there could be disciplinary consequences.
“We understand that mistakes happen, especially when the program is so new,” Connor said. “But if we saw an egregious act where an officer purposely didn’t turn on their body-worn camera, then that would be ratcheted up to a different level.”
Once the program is expanded, both patrol and field supervisors in Warwick will wear the body cameras. Advocates believe the gear will increase transparency between law enforcement and the community.
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Slim Shower Chances into Mid-week
Below Normal Temps for Awhile
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The work week began with sun and clouds mixed along with afternoon readings a bit cooler than Sunday’s. We may have a few more clouds Tuesday as a disturbance slides by to our southwest.
Expect clouds with some sun each day this week. We’ll have a small chance for a passing shower, with temperatures stay below average through the end of the week. Temperatures get a little warmer by the end of the week through the weekend. The humidity goes up too and we will see a better chance for storms.
Bowling Green 3 day forecast:
TUESDAY: Clouds with some sun. Stray shower possible. High 80. Low 64. Winds N at 5 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Stray shower possible. High 82. Low 64. Winds NE at 6 mph.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Stray shower possible. High 84. Low 65. Winds NE at 6 mph
Today’s Climate Info for Bowling Green:
Today’s High: 87
Today’s Low: 73
Normal High: 90
Normal Low: 68
Record High: 104 (2007)
Record Low: 50 (2004)
Today’s Precip: 0.00″
Monthly Precip: 0.70″ (-1.07″)
Yearly Precip: 32.99″ (+0.34″)
Today’s Snowfall: 0.0″
Monthly Snowfall: 0.0″
Seasonal Snowfall: 15.5″
Today’s Sunset: 7:37 p.m.
Tomorrow’s Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.
Health & Allergies:
Air Quality: Low (Ozone Count: 24 / Small Particulate Matter: 35)
Mold Count: Mod (7025 - Mold Spore Count)
UV Index: Mod (6)
Pollen: 6.8 (Mod - Grass, Weeds)
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As a New Blog on the Online Advantages Website Notes, Well-Developed Plumbing SEO Strategies Can Definitely Give Plumbing Companies an Edge
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt Maglodi, founder of the full service internet marketing company Online Advantages, recently heard from the owner of a plumbing company who was wondering if SEO would really help the business in a tangible way.
As Maglodi knows firsthand, high quality SEO services can definitely help virtually any type of company to succeed. This inspired him to write a new blog that takes an in-depth look at how SEO can assist plumbing companies.
To read the new blog, which is titled "How Can SEO Help My Plumbing Marketing" in its entirety, please visit https://onlineadvantages.net/how-can-seo-help-my-plumbing-marketing/.
As the blog notes, marketing has definitely evolved over the years. While plumbing companies used to get by in the mid-90s with a great looking website, today it is imperative to branch out to an even stronger online presence.
"Well-developed plumbing SEO strategies can give you an edge by increasing your rankings in local search engine results, so potential customers can find you when they need you," the blog notes, adding that this approach gives plumbing companies a greater ROI versus traditional advertising, helps the company save money on costly print, TV, and radio ads, and offers instant, two-way contact and communication between the company and their target market.
To help plumbing companies get started on improving their SEO strategies, the blog also includes five helpful tips that are simple, actionable things the owners can do on their own.
For instance, plumbing companies should check their business listings to make sure their business citations, such as hours, locations, services, and client testimonials are up-to-date, accurate, and true. This way, plumbing companies can rest assured that their business shows up in Google Maps properly and reflects the customer experience the clientele can expect. Checking Google Analytics and the website design and how it looks to visitors to the site are also quick DIY SEO tasks.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Enthusiast demand drives the rebirth of Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat after initial run as a single-year model
- 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat revealed during first day of three-day Dodge Speed Week event, which will also include announcements on Dodge Gateway Muscle and Future Muscle products on August 16 and August 17, respectively
- Three-row muscle SUV 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat delivers 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque and joins Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in offering SRT Hellcat models
- Durango SRT Hellcat clocks 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds, a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph
- Durango SRT Hellcat expands Durango lineup to six models, joining the Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392
- 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat opens for orders in September 2022
- For complete information on Dodge and the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month road map to Dodge's performance future, visit Dodge.com and DodgeGarage.com.
The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is back for 2023 model year and ready to reclaim its rightful mantle as the most powerful SUV on the planet.
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat loses nothing in its rebirth, once again fueled by the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 engine producing 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. The Durango SRT Hellcat, first introduced as a one-year-only model for 2021, storms back to life thanks to enthusiast demand and remains the perfect choice for SUV muscle enthusiasts with families.
"The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has generated a crazy amount of enthusiasm and demand since it was introduced in 2020 — we even extended its initial production run — so it seemed appropriate to bring back the most powerful SUV ever as part of our historic 2023 model-year Dodge lineup," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. "Muscle enthusiasts also have families, and the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat can get those families where they want to go and has the ability to tow 8,700 pounds."
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat was revealed at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, during the first day of the three-day Dodge Speed Week event, featuring announcements on current Dodge products. Dodge Speed Week will include additional announcements on Dodge Gateway Muscle and Future Muscle products on August 16 and August 17, respectively.
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat has numbers to back up its performance claims: the Hellcat can move from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, click off a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 mph.
Dodge Durango once again joins Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger in offering SRT Hellcat models. The Durango SRT Hellcat also expands the Durango lineup to six models, joining the Durango SXT, GT, R/T, Citadel and SRT 392.
Orders for the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will open in September 2022, with the Hellcat scheduled to arrive in dealerships in early 2023.
Heart of a Hellcat — Revived
The 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat remains Dodge to its core, starting under the hood where the heart of a Hellcat continues to beat. SRT engineers developed and tested the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 Hellcat engine to optimize it for the Durango. As with the previous Durango SRT Hellcat, key engine performance features and components include:
- Dedicated cooling circuit for the charge air coolers integrated in the supercharger housing, including a pump, coolant reservoir and heat exchanger, designed to keep air flowing into the engine cooler than 140 degrees Fahrenheit
- Twin-screw rotors in the supercharger set close to minimize air leakage and ensure maximum performance
- Integrated electronic bypass valve regulates boost pressure to a maximum of 11.6 psi (80 kPa); the 2.38-liter supercharger uses a drive ratio of 2.36:1 and has a maximum speed of 14,600 rpm
- Cast-iron engine block with water jackets between the cylinders for optimal cooling
- Forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing surfaces
- Specially tuned crankshaft damper, burst tested to 13,000 rpm
- High-strength, forged-alloy pistons
- Powder-forged connecting rods with high-load-capacity bushings and diamond-like, carbon-coated piston pins
- Piston-cooling oil jets
- Heat-treated aluminum-alloy cylinder heads
- Sodium-cooled exhaust valves, hollow-stem intake valves and steel-alloy heads that stand up to temperatures as high as 1,652 degrees Fahrenheit (900 degrees Celsius)
- Cold-air scoop in lower front fascia helps feed the supercharger and the Hellcat engine's 92-mm throttle body
- Exhaust system tuned to deliver a throaty Dodge DNA sound
- TorqueFlite 8HP95 eight-speed automatic transmission includes steering-wheel-mounted paddles for manual-style shifting and has seven available Drive modes – Auto, Sport, Track, Snow, Tow, Eco and Valet.
The Durango SRT Hellcat inherits distinct Dodge DNA, with bold styling including a front fascia featuring a chin splitter, engine oil cooler duct, air guide and snorkel for cold air induction. The rear spoiler provides aerodynamic balance and a significant measure of rear downforce of 140 lbs. @ 180 mph.
Durango's forward-leaning profile includes LED low/high headlamps, LED daytime running lamp (DRL) signatures and a sculpted hood and grille. The front end creates a wide cross-car read. SRT Hellcat fender badges stamp the Durango as a Hellcat.
Inside, the driver-oriented cockpit is refined, upscale and high-tech throughout, featuring an available 10.1-inch touchscreen angled 7 degrees toward the driver. Unique to the SRT Hellcat are red-accented gauges and standard heated and ventilated Nappa leather with suede front seats with an embroidered SRT logo.
Additional Durango SRT Hellcat model highlights include:
- Standard electric power steering (EPS) with selectable steering tuning for increased grip
- EPS and SRT drive modes accessible via the 10.1-inch Uconnect infotainment screen, allowing drivers to choose their behind-the-wheel experience by controlling inputs such as shift speeds, steering, paddle shifters, traction, all-wheel drive (AWD) and suspension
- Unique Uconnect features for Durango SRT models include:
- SRT Drive modes with settings for Street (Auto), Sport and Track, and a Custom setting so drivers can choose individual preferences
- Launch Control feature is easily accessed from a toggle switch in the cockpit, managing tire slip while launching the vehicle to allow the driver to achieve consistent straight-line acceleration
- Launch Assist uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop at launch and in milliseconds adjusts engine torque to regain full grip
- Excellent braking performance thanks to massive Brembo high-performance six-piston, two-piece (front) and four-piston (rear) calipers, and vented rotors at all four corners measuring 15.75 inches (front) and 13.8 inches (rear)
- Durango-specific tuning, weight distribution, wheelbase and reduced understeer equals more grip and improved cornering
Customize the Cat
Enthusiasts will have more options to personalize the 2023 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat with available Plus and Premium packages that deliver even more content. The Plus package for the Durango SRT Hellcat includes high-performance Laguna leather seats, trailer tow group, a power sunroof and adaptive and advanced safety features.
The Premium package adds to the Plus features with red seatbelts, a leather-wrapped instrument panel, carbon fiber interior accents and a Harman Kardon 19-speaker sound system.
The Durango SRT Hellcat revealed at M1 Concourse showcases the available Blacktop package, which includes Gloss Black badging, Gloss Black mirror caps and 20-inch Black Noise wheels.
Dodge//SRT
For more than 100 years, the Dodge brand has carried on the spirit of brothers John and Horace Dodge. Their influence continues today as Dodge shifts into high gear with muscle cars and SUVs that deliver unrivaled performance in each of the segments where they compete.
Dodge drives forward as a pure performance brand, offering SRT versions of every model across the lineup. For the 2022 model year, Dodge delivers the drag-strip dominating 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Redeye, the most powerful and fastest mass-produced sedan in the world, and the Dodge Durango SRT 392, America's fastest, most powerful and most capable three-row SUV. Combined, these three muscle cars make Dodge the industry's most powerful brand, offering more horsepower than any other American brand across its entire lineup.
In 2020, Dodge was named the "#1 Brand in Initial Quality," making it the first domestic brand ever to rank No. 1 in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS). In 2021, the Dodge brand ranked No. 1 in the J.D. Power APEAL Study (mass market), making it the only domestic brand ever to do so two years in a row.
Dodge is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
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DALLAS, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A potential treatment for listeriosis has been found to be promising in Praedicare's hollow fiber preclinical model of the disease, caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis has been in the news recently as the bacteria was found in some ice cream and a vegan egg product which were sold to the general public. Listeriosis poses an elevated threat to the susceptible population that is immunocompromised or pregnant.
Crestone, Inc. has been developing a novel inhibitor of bacterial DNA replication, CRS0540, which is active against Listeria monocytogenes and other Gram-positive bacteria, including resistant strains. Praedicare, Inc. has developed a dynamic hollow fiber preclinical model for the disseminated bacteria inside human cells and then tested CRS0540 at concentration versus time profiles expected in patients. Crestone, Inc. and Praedicare Inc. today have announced a publication of the results in a joint publication entitled "Potency of the novel PolC DNA polymerase inhibitor CRS0540 in a disseminated Listeria monocytogenes intracellular hollow-fibre model" in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
The authors found that CRS0540 demonstrated dose-dependent potency. At sufficient doses, the drug candidate also shut off the bacteria's ability to develop resistance to CRS0540, a major advantage given the current scourge of antimicrobial resistance. One other advantage was that unlike other treatments currently employed for listeriosis, CRS0540 was demonstrated to achieve more than thirty-fold higher concentrations inside infected human cells than outside. Simulations were then used to identify and predict human doses that would be effective in eradicating the disseminated listeria from the infected cells while minimizing antimicrobial resistance. The authors wrote that CRS0540 is one of the first new compounds in development for the treatment of listeriosis in several decades.
"Antibiotics with a novel mode of action and a good safety profile are essential to address the silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance" said Urs Ochsner, PhD, co-Founder, Vice President of R&D and CEO at Crestone. "CRS0540 dosed orally has already demonstrated efficacy in various animal models of infection caused by drug-resistant staphylococci and streptococci, and now in a hollow fiber model of intracellular Listeria infection."
Tawanda Gumbo, President and CEO of Praedicare Inc. stated that with such impressive efficacy, further studies of CRS0540 were warranted and that "the results also demonstrate that new compounds can be tested rapidly in this preclinical model for sporadic as well as emergent infectious diseases, which can then be immediately translated to clinical scenarios."
This project has been funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. 75N93020C00020.
CRS0540 is a mechanistically novel oral/IV antibacterial drug candidate that is intended for treatment of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (PRSP), macrolide-resistant Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), as well as treatment of food-borne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes. CRS0540 derives from a series of thiadiazole urea compounds that exhibit potent inhibition of PolC, the catalytic subunit of the replicative DNA polymerase in Gram-positive bacteria. As a novel mechanism-of-action agent, CRS0540 has shown activity against all clinically relevant antibiotic-resistant Gram-positive pathogens.
Boulder, Colorado-based Crestone, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on inventing and developing novel-mechanism-of-action small molecule drugs for serious bacterial infections. The active pipeline includes antibacterial agents to treat Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), resistant Gram-positive infections (MRSA, PRSP, and VRE), and chronic infections such as nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease. For more information please visit: https://www.crestonepharma.com
Praedicare Inc. is an end-to-end drug development company, from drug discovery, through preclinical work, to phase IV clinical trials. Praedicare uses preclinical wet lab models mathematically mapped to patients for quantitative prediction of clinical trial outcomes for clinical trial design, significantly reducing clients' risk, time, and costs of developing safe and effective new drugs. For more information please visit: https://praedicareinc.com/
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U.S. Army Spc. Bobby Carbenia, an Intelligence Analyst assigned to Charlie Company, 237th Support Battalion, holds up his injury card during a field training triage exercise, August 11, 2022, at Camp Grayling, Michigan. The exercise was conducted as part of annual training event Northern Strike and served to prepare Soldiers for possible real-world scenarios, simulating the need for addressing patients by priority of care. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Fletcher)
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California has selected Microchip Technology Inc. of Chandler, Arizona, to develop a High-Performance Spaceflight Computing (HPSC) processor that will provide at least 100 times the computational capacity of current spaceflight computers. This key capability would advance all types of future space missions, from planetary exploration to lunar and Mars surface missions.
"This cutting-edge spaceflight processor will have a tremendous impact on our future space missions and even technologies here on Earth," said Niki Werkheiser, director of technology maturation within the Space Technology Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "This effort will amplify existing spacecraft capabilities and enable new ones and could ultimately be used by virtually every future space mission, all benefiting from more capable flight computing."
Microchip will architect, design, and deliver the HPSC processor over three years, with the goal of employing the processor on future lunar and planetary exploration missions. Microchip's processor architecture will significantly improve the overall computing efficiency for these missions by enabling computing power to be scalable, based on mission needs. The design also will be more reliable and have a higher fault tolerance. The processor will enable spacecraft computers to perform calculations up to 100 times faster than today's state-of-the-art space computers. As part of NASA's ongoing commercial partnership efforts, the work will take place under a $50 million firm-fixed-price contract, with Microchip contributing significant research and development costs to complete the project.
"We are pleased that NASA selected Microchip as its partner to develop the next-generation space-qualified compute processor platform." said Babak Samimi, corporate vice president for Microchip's Communications business unit. "We are making a joint investment with NASA on a new trusted and transformative compute platform. It will deliver comprehensive Ethernet networking, advanced artificial intelligence/machine learning processing and connectivity support while offering unprecedented performance gain, fault-tolerance, and security architecture at low power consumption. We will foster an industry wide ecosystem of single board computer partners anchored on the HPSC processor and Microchip's complementary space-qualified total system solutions to benefit a new generation of mission-critical edge compute designs optimized for size, weight, and power."
Current space-qualified computing technology is designed to address the most computationally-intensive part of a mission – a practice that leads to overdesigning and inefficient use of computing power. For example, a Mars surface mission demands high-speed data movement and intense calculation during the planetary landing sequence. However, routine mobility and science operations require fewer calculations and tasks per second. Microchip's new processor architecture offers the flexibility for the processing power to ebb and flow depending on current operational requirements. Certain processing functions can also be turned off when not in use, reducing power consumption. This capability will save a large amount of energy and improve overall computing efficiency for space missions.
"Our current spaceflight computers were developed almost 30 years ago," said Wesley Powell, NASA's principal technologist for advanced avionics. "While they have served past missions well, future NASA missions demand significantly increased onboard computing capabilities and reliability. The new computing processor will provide the advances required in performance, fault tolerance, and flexibility to meet these future mission needs."
Microchip's HPSC processor may be useful to other government agencies and applicable to other types of future space mission to explore our solar system and beyond, from Earth science operations to Mars exploration and human lunar missions. The processor could potentially be used for commercial systems on Earth that require similar mission critical edge computing needs as space missions and are able to safely continue operations if one component of the system fails. These potential applications include industrial automation, edge computing, time-sensitive ethernet data transmission, artificial intelligence, and even Internet of Things gateways, which bridge various communication technologies.
In 2021, NASA solicited proposals for a trade study for an advanced radiation-hardened computing chip with the intention of selecting one vendor for development. This contract is part of NASA's High-Performance Space Computing project. HPSC is led by the agency's Space Technology Mission Directorate's Game Changing Development program with support from the Science Mission Directorate. The project is led by JPL, a division of Caltech.
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In 2022’s first half, Airbnb (ABNB) seemed like a business that was particularly vulnerable to rising inflation. However, Airbnb’s CEO remains optimistic despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop and even investors’ concerns that the U.S. may be in a recession. Furthermore, there’s no shortage of financial data, including Airbnb’s profit growth, to quell the shareholders’ concerns. I am bullish on Airbnb stock.
Airbnb provides a platform for hosts to get paid to offer temporary lodging at their homes and for traveling guests to find hosts. The company already has had to deal with the onset of COVID-19, which certainly had a negative impact on travel activity. This isn’t just an assumption, as Airbnb lost 80% of its business in eight weeks when the pandemic struck.
COVID-19 is still an issue, no doubt, but the inflation headwind is likely top-of-mind for investors in 2022. Granted, annualized U.S. Consumer Price Index growth declined from 9.1% in June to 8.5% in July. Nonetheless, inflation remains elevated, and this factor could conceivably inhibit Airbnb’s ability to generate profits.
There’s no need to panic-sell Airbnb stock, however, even with these concerns. Economic conditions will vary over time, but as we’ll discover, Airbnb has demonstrated its resilience with outstanding quarterly results.
Airbnb’s CEO Sees Company as Adaptable Even During a Recession
It’s undeniable that Airbnb must be under enormous pressure to deliver results when inflation and economic uncertainty are in the headlines. However, CEO Brian Chesky clearly isn’t too worried as he sees the company as well-positioned to ride out any recession. Economists can spend all day and night debating whether the U.S. is technically in a recession. One benchmark measure of a recession is two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, and the U.S. has met that criterion.
On the other hand, July’s 3.5% unemployment rate doesn’t make the current conditions feel like a typical recession.
Nevertheless, Airbnb’s home-rental platform is, in Chesky’s words, “incredibly adaptable.” Indeed, the CEO’s argument in favor of Airbnb as recession-resistant holds weight. He contends, “Airbnb is a very affordable alternative to hotels for a lot of people. That’s why I think a lot of people are going to turn to Airbnb in this economic environment.”
This line of thinking makes perfect sense. Renters can make some extra cash during a recession if they have extra room in their homes. At the same time, travelers can bypass high hotel-stay rates simply by logging on to their Airbnb app.
Chesky also pointed out that Airbnb hasn’t “had to adjust our hiring plans.” This is a good sign during a year when so many businesses have laid off workers and/or implemented a hiring freeze. It’s yet another signal to prospective Airbnb investors that they’ll be involved with an exceptionally solid company.
An Analyst is Also Optimistic about Airbnb Stock
Now, you might object that Chesky isn’t an objective source of information. After all, it’s part of his job to be a hype man for Airbnb. Fair enough, but Chesky’s not the only person with an optimistic outlook on Airbnb’s future prospects. Indeed, Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly also seems to view the company as able to withstand a recession.
Kelly harkens back to the financial crisis of 2008-09 when Airbnb was a young business. You might assume that Airbnb lost practically all of its business during this stressful time. Yet, Kelly observes that Airbnb’s “booking grew with Room Nights.” Indeed, Room Nights still grew over 50% while most other businesses struggled. Although growth won’t be as strong since ABNB is much larger now, it does provide clues as to what to expect.
Furthermore, Kelly makes an excellent point about consumer behavior during recessionary conditions. “Most people in a recession comparison shop, right?” he asks, and there’s no doubt about that. Kelly concludes that we might expect recession-pressured shoppers to stick with what’s familiar and “go to Airbnb because they have such a strong brand name.”
With this in mind, Kelly adds that during the third quarter, Airbnb expects to report 49% EBITDA margins. That’s already impressive, but Kelly’s evidently bracing for expansion, forecasting Airbnb’s “margins expanding probably 50 to 100 basis points next year.”
Both Kelly and Chesky have access to plenty of data points if they need to back up their confidence in Airbnb. The company’s Q2 2022 revenue grew 58% year-over-year to $2.1 billion, and Airbnb just recorded its most profitable Q2 ever with $379 million in net income.
Looking at it from a different angle, Airbnb earned $0.56 per share in the second quarter, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.45 per share.
There was also this tidbit in the earnings press release: Airbnb announced a $2 billion share repurchase program. This, according to the company, is indicative of Airbnb’s confidence in its “long-term growth and profitability.”
What is the Target Price for ABNB Stock?
Turning to Wall Street, ABNB has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 13 Buys, 17 Holds, and one Sell assigned in the past three months. The average Airbnb price target is $134.43, implying 6.7% upside potential.
Conclusion: Investors Might Want to Consider ABNB Stock
Airbnb didn’t have to alter its hiring plans. The company intends to buy back its own shares. Plus, Airbnb just reported impressive top and bottom-line financial results. In addition, the optimism of Airbnb’s CEO is actually based on hard data and reasonable forecasts. Chesky isn’t just a pitchman; he’s leading Airbnb through America’s economic challenges. Knowing this, traders might consider holding a few shares of Airbnb stock as an unexpected recession-resistant investment. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/airbnb-stock-ceos-confidence-supported-by-record-profit | 2022-08-15T23:37:22Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/airbnb-stock-ceos-confidence-supported-by-record-profit | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE: ATD) is a solid company that hit all-time highs earlier today. In times of turbulence, recession-resilient gas station & convenience store operators like Couche-Tard provide stability to portfolios. ATD has even expanded into EV charging stations recently because it is an innovator at heart. In this article, we go over some of Couche-Tard’s numbers to help investors decide what to do with the stock. While analysts are bullish still, we are leaning more toward “neutral” due to its valuation.
How Alimentation Couche-Tard Creates Value for Shareholders
Great companies often have great management teams that can effectively allocate capital to profitable projects.
To get a good picture of management’s effectiveness, let’s take a look at the company’s numbers. A metric we like to look at is the economic spread, which is defined as follows:
Economic Spread = Return on Invested Capital – Weighted Average Cost of Capital
The idea is very simple; if a company’s return on invested capital is greater than the cost of that same capital, then the company is creating value for its shareholders through well-thought-out projects. Otherwise, the company is destroying value and would be better off simply investing money into risk-free bonds.
For Alimentation Couche-Tard, its return on invested capital has been pretty steady in the past five years, hovering around 13% to 14%. Currently, it is sitting at 13.9% on a trailing-12-months basis. Therefore, the economic spread calculation is as follows:
Economic Spread = 13.9% – 7.2%
Economic Spread = 6.7%
The positive 6.7% spread indicates that ATD is a value creator.
Alimentation Couche-Tard’s Valuation Seems Fair
There is still some value in ATD stock despite its recent rally. Currently, the company has earned US$2.28 billion in free cash flow in the past 12 months, and it is expected to earn US$2.38 billion and US$2.32 billion in Fiscal 2023 (ending April 2023) and Fiscal 2024, respectively.
If we assume that it will hit those targets in the next two years, its forward price-to-free-cash-flow multiples will be 19.9x and 20.4x, respectively. While this only implies a forward free cash flow yield of about 5%, we believe it is a fair valuation because the company has a history of successful growth through acquisitions and earnings beats, both of which are hard to factor into future estimates.
Indeed, Couche-Tard’s free cash flow compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the past five years is 19.6%. So, while analysts expect its cash flow growth to stall for a bit, it’s likely that Couche-Tard will grow over time as it continues to acquire more businesses and expand its nascent EV charging business. Per-share earnings figures are likely to trend higher as well, as Couche-Tard has been reducing its share count recently through buybacks. It has a 3.9% buyback yield on a trailing-12-months basis.
Should Investors Buy or Sell Couche-Tard Stock Now?
Although ATD stock is near all-time highs, analysts are still bullish. Couche-Tard has a Strong Buy rating based on four Buys and one Hold assigned in the past three months. However, the average price target of C$63.80 only implies 7.2% upside potential. Therefore, analysts still believe there is some room for extra profits, but not much.
Conclusion: A Solid, Relatively Safe Long-Term Stock
Historically, Couche-Tard has been one of those stocks that you could buy and hold without any real worries due to its stability. It seems that this will not change in the near future. While ATD looks like an excellent pick for long-term investors seeking safe returns at a fair valuation, this isn’t our first choice because the recent market pullback has created many other opportunities in stocks that are well off their highs. Nonetheless, it is still a stock for the bulls to consider. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/alimentation-couche-tard-stock-hits-new-highs-should-you-sell | 2022-08-15T23:37:28Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/alimentation-couche-tard-stock-hits-new-highs-should-you-sell | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Teamster Solidarity, New Construction Division Leadership Overpower Corporate Greed
PHOENIX, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mining vehicle operators represented by Teamsters Local 104 unanimously voted to approve a new contract with Vulcan Materials following a two-year struggle to stop the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates from gutting their collective bargaining agreement.
"The Teamsters are done accepting concessionary contracts driven by corporate greed," said Sean M. O'Brien, Teamsters General President. "I commend the Vulcan Eight for taking a strong stand and demanding the wages, benefits, and job protections that they've earned. I also want to recognize the leadership of our Building Material and Construction Trade Division, including Division Director Tom Gesualdi and Western Region Division Representative Caesar Borjas, for moving quickly and decisively to support our members at Vulcan."
The eight Teamster drivers, known as the Vulcan Eight, operate on-site mining vehicles at the company's open-pit aggregates quarries in and around Phoenix. During negotiations Vulcan Materials aggressively pushed to eliminate the drivers' union-sponsored pension and health care plans and increase workers' health care costs more than $460 per month. The company also unsuccessfully tried to eliminate workers' rights to honor picket lines, reduce overtime pay, and award itself the unlimited ability to replace workers with subcontractors, temporary employees, and autonomous vehicles.
The ratified agreement provides the drivers with a solid economic package. It allows them to stay in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust, provides the drivers with zero-premium union-sponsored health insurance, and favorably addresses concerns regarding work rule changes – including the right to honor a picket line.
In June, the mining vehicle operators unanimously voted to authorize a strike against Vulcan Materials. A strike at Vulcan Materials' Arizona facilities could have affected operations across the country and the operations of its partner companies, including CEMEX. The Teamsters represent roughly 700 Vulcan Materials workers nationwide, including several hundred workers at recently acquired U.S. Concrete.
"No matter the size of the bargaining unit, Local 104 stands with workers across Arizona," said Local 104 Business Agent Ryan Proctor. "Our determined Vulcan Materials members fought smart and refused to let this construction giant take advantage of them. Local 104 and our members at this company are deeply appreciative of the strong and aggressive support provided by the newly appointed leadership of the Teamsters Building Material and Construction Trade Division."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Contact:
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mmcquaid@teamster.org
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The big question on investors’ minds right now is, where will inflation go? And the related follow-up question, for everyone, is, how far will the Fed hike rates in response? The potential answers cover the full range of possibilities, from President Biden’s happy talk about ‘zero percent inflation,’ to the market bears predicting a full-blown economic depression.
Count JPMorgan’s chief asset management strategist David Kelly among the bulls. He’s not convinced by the doomsayers, and sees the recent drop in inflation as a sign that the worst is getting behind us. While current conditions are still hard, Kelly believes that the stock market can and will show additional strength going forward. In his words, “I would be fully invested in equities at this point because I do think that equities can move higher here.”
So let’s follow JPM a little further down this trail. The banking giant’s stock analysts have picked out two stocks that they believe are ready to surge ahead – by the order of 40% or more. In fact, the JPM experts are not the only ones singing these stocks’ praises. According to the TipRanks platform – they are rated as Strong Buys by the Street’s analysts. Let’s take a closer look.
BeiGene (BGNE)
The first JPM pick is BeiGene, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, with, in its words, ‘a broad and deep pipeline’ that takes a shotgun approach to the field of oncology. The company is developing a tremendous number of drug candidates, more than 50, both in-house and as collaborative efforts, to address treatment needs in some 80% of cancer malignancies. A pipeline that size gives the company a competitive advantage when compared to peers.
BeiGene is a truly international biotech firm, operating in Asia, in Europe, and in the Americas, and boasting administrative offices in Beijing, China, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Basel, Switzerland. From these offices, the company oversees its development activities, and the commercialization activities for its line of approved commercial-stage products.
The leading approved products are zanubrutinib, branded as Brukinsa, pamiparib, branded as Partruvix, and tislelizumab, branded under its own name. As a group, these drugs are approved in several international jurisdictions for the treatment of various hematological cancers and solid tumors. BeiGene has been actively commercializing them for several years now, and in 2Q22 the company realized $304.5 million in total sales revenue. This number included $128.7 million from Brukinsa and $104.9 million in sales of tislelizumab in China. The company’s total revenue, which includes collaboration fees, reached $341.6 million, compared to $150 million in the year-ago quarter.
Covering the stock for JPMorgan, analyst Xiling Chen believes BGNE presents a compelling risk reward. Kumar rates the stock an Overweight (i.e. Buy) along with a $296 price target that implies a 50% one-year upside.
Backing his bullish stance, Chen writes: “We see BeiGene shares as undervalued given quality of assets/growth and highlight the stock as one of our top picks in the sector… BeiGene has grown into a fully integrated biopharma company with best-in-class clinical development capabilities, one of the largest and best oncology commercial platforms in China, and unmatched partnership skills with global biopharma companies. We expect the company’s 16 commercial assets and broad pipeline to drive very attractive, diversified long-term growth. While we remain moderately below consensus on long-term sales, we see additional pipeline traction as upside to our estimates…”
So far, 5 Wall Street analysts have chimed in on this biotech giant, and left 4 Buy recommendations against 1 Hold for a Strong Buy consensus rating. The shares are priced at $192.77 and their $262.30 average price target indicates an upside potential of 33% in the coming months. (See BGNE stock forecast on TipRanks)
Xenon Pharmaceuticals (XENE)
The second stock we’re looking at is Xenon, another biopharma firm at the clinical stage. Xenon is working on new therapeutic agents in the field of neurology, looking for novel drugs to treat neurological conditions with high unmet medical needs. The company has a particular focus on treatments for epilepsy.
Xenon has two leading drug candidates in this field, XEN496 and XEN1101, at Phase 3 and Phase 2 trials stages respectively. XEN496 is Kv7 potassium channel opener, and is being investigated for a rare pediatric form of epileptic seizure disorder. The company expects to complete the Phase 3 EPIK study of XEN496 during 2023.
XEN1101, however, is the company’s flagship drug candidate. It is currently undergoing several Phase 2 trials, for focal onset seizure epilepsy (FOS), primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS), and major depression. The Phase 2b X-TOLE trial, against FOS, is expected to be completed this year, and the company has two identical Phase 3 trials, X-TOLE2 and X-TOLE3, in preparation to run when the current trial is completed. The Phase 3 trials will run in parallel and enroll up to 360 patients.
Xenon is also planning the X-ACKT Phase 3 trial, to continue its study of XEN1101’s efficacy against PGTCS. This study will run simultaneously with the X-TOLE trials.
Finally, Xenon has the Phase 2 X-NOVA study ongoing to evaluate XEN1101 against major depressive disorder. Topline results from this X-NOVA study, which has enrolled 150 patients, are expected in 2023.
JPM analyst Tessa Romero sees XEN1101 as the key factor in this stock, and lays out a clear case why: “Bolstered primarily by compelling phase 2b X-TOLE data as well as positive physician feedback, we view XEN1101 as having a high probability of success as an adjunctive treatment in its lead indication of focal onset seizures (FOS). At the same time, we also see the potential for XEN1101 to work in both patients with focal and/or generalized seizures and forecast ~$1B in peak sales in the U.S. alone in the combined epilepsy indications (~$700M of which is FOS) where our estimates could prove conservative.”
“We believe there is an opportunity in XENE shares at current levels which under-reflect the potential of XEN1101 to expand to additional high unmet need indications beyond FOS where there is convincing emerging rationale,” the analyst added.
Romero rates shares in XENE as Overweight (i.e. Buy), and her $55 price target implies a 46% upside by the end of next year. (To watch Romero’s track record, click here)
Wall Street is clearly upbeat on this biopharma, as all 8 of the recent analyst reviews are positive – for a unanimous Strong Buy consensus rating. The stock is selling for $37.57 and its $51 average price target suggests ~36% one-year upside potential. (See Xenon stock forecast on TipRanks)
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In this piece, we used TipRanks’ Comparison Tool to evaluate two publicly traded investing platforms. As you will see, Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is the better choice when compared to Robinhood (HOOD).
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic inspired more individuals to trade stocks than ever before, and stock trading platforms benefited dramatically. Publicly traded names saw their stocks soar as they added more and more users, although some clearly benefited more than others due to other factors in the sudden hype in investing among retail investors.
However, things have changed significantly since the trading boom driven by the pandemic. Stock prices have been heading steadily lower since November and December 2021. The S&P 500 peaked at around 4,766 in December, while the Nasdaq Composite peaked at around 16,057 in November.
As a result, retail investors just aren’t as interested in trading as they were when the latest bull run was in force. However, investors will notice that those other factors that drove differences in the levels of benefits enjoyed by various trading platforms continue to affect their user counts and stock prices.
Analysis reveals that those stock trading trends that drove activity on various stock trading platforms remain in force, suggesting that a bullish view may be appropriate for Interactive Brokers while calling for a neutral-to-bearish view on Robinhood.
Stock Trading Trends
According to Deloitte, about 6 million Americans downloaded a retail stock trading app in January 2021 alone, but by then, the pandemic-era trend was already in full swing. More than 10 million Americans opened a new brokerage account in 2020.
Many people around the world found themselves suddenly out of work when the pandemic hit. As a result, many Americans turned to the stock market when they found themselves with a lot of free time and no money coming in. Additionally, the U.S. government handed out sizable piles of free money, lining consumers’ pockets with thousands of dollars that they could put to work in the stock market.
FOMO also swept the stock markets during the pandemic as consumers watched stock prices soar and started to fear they were missing out. Social media also started to play an important role in trading during the pandemic as retail investors discussed various stocks and, in the case of forums like Reddit’s WallStreetBets, sent some stocks through the roof with no fundamental basis in reality.
Deloitte categorized the new flood of retail investors into two buckets. The first includes young, novice investors with little to no experience who are sometimes heavily influenced by what they read on social media and from other sources of information. The second bucket contains savvier investors with more experience and more money available to invest. Social media can impact this group, but perhaps not as strong as the first group.
Robinhood Stock
One of Robinhood’s problems is which bucket of retail investors tend to use its platform. It originally attracted users by offering “free” trades, so it attracted investors who didn’t have much money. The average Robinhood user is a 31-year-old man with $240 in his account, and about half of its customers are first-time investors. On the other hand, the average Charles Schwab user is 50 and thus tends to have more disposable income.
In 2021, the average user had $4,000 in their Robinhood account, compared to $127,000 for the average E-Trade (MS) user and $234,000 for the average Charles Schwab (SCHW) user. The company reported in its second-quarter earnings release that its assets under custody had declined more than 30% quarter-over-quarter due mostly to lower market valuations, so it’s clear that Robinhood users are losing money. Meanwhile, Charles Schwab’s assets fell 10% year-over-year in its second quarter.
Robinhood’s other primary problem is its lack of profitability. Robinhood posted losses of -$0.34 per share for the second quarter, which missed the consensus of -$0.32 per share in losses. It also has a history of earnings and revenue misses.
As recession fears spread, investors are no longer willing to invest in unprofitable companies, so the stocks of unprofitable companies have plunged even more than those of profitable firms, regardless of sector. Rising interest rates will make it difficult for money-losing companies to keep their doors open because of how expensive it’s getting to borrow money.
As stock prices fall, this isn’t a particularly good time to invest in stock trading platforms except to buy and hold until brighter days, but Robinhood doesn’t even look like a great pick for that. The company lost almost 2 million users between the first and second quarters and more than 6 million over the last year. Additionally, Robinhood’s total unique visitors are down 49% year-to-date.
Robinhood has a Hold consensus rating based on three Buys, five Holds, and two Sells assigned over the last three months. At $11.40, the average Robinhood price target implies upside potential of 3.5%.
Interactive Brokers Stock
On the other hand, Interactive Brokers is holding up far better than Robinhood, potentially offering a buy-the-dip opportunity for those who want to buy and hold until the markets turn around. The average Interactive Brokers user is 42, with an average account size of $223,000, so the platform’s users are more well-established than Robinhood’s.
Unfortunately, Interactive Brokers has also been missing earnings and revenue estimates, but the most important factor here is that the company is profitable. Although both financial metrics are down year-over-year, the trading platform remains profitable, making it a better option at a time when investors are shunning speculative, cash-burning companies like Robinhood.
Interactive Brokers is also holding up better on other metrics. For example, the number of total unique visits to its website on all devices is down only 10% year-over-year, demonstrating better-staying power. The company also added 2 million client accounts during the second quarter, a 34% year-over-year increase and a 1% month-over-month increase.
These positive factors have led analysts to rate Interactive Brokers as a Strong Buy based on three Buy ratings assigned over the last three months. At $92, the average Interactive Brokers price target implies upside potential of 40.4%.
Conclusion: Interactive Brokers Stock is Significantly Better than Robinhood Stock
A look at the P/E ratios of the analyzed companies is very telling, as Robinhood’s stands at around -4x, compared to Interactive Brokers’ P/E of about 23x. This essentially means that Robinhood investors are losing $0.25 per dollar invested in the company. Conversely, Interactive Brokers investors earn roughly $0.043 per dollar invested, making it significantly better, especially in the current market environment.
It appears that Robinhood remains a story stock that may only be popular among the younger, inexperienced investors who typically frequent its platform. Robinhood’s earnings can’t improve until its users’ bank accounts improve, which could take longer than the accounts of those who frequent Interactive Brokers. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/why-one-investing-platform-stock-looks-better-than-the-other | 2022-08-15T23:37:40Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/why-one-investing-platform-stock-looks-better-than-the-other | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An effort to recall embattled Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was rejected Monday, Aug. 15, by election officials, who announced that organizers fell nearly 47,000 signatures short of qualifying for the ballot.
The recall campaign submitted 717,000 signatures, of which 520,050 signatures were found to be valid and 195,783 were found to be invalid. according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office. To qualify for the ballot, the recall petition required 566,857 valid signatures.
Following is a breakdown of the disqualified signatures:
- Not registered: 88,464
- Duplicate signatures: 43,593
- Different address: 32,187
- Mismatched signatures: 9,490
- Canceled: 7,344
- Out-of-county address: 5,374
- Other: 9,331
Tim Lineberger, a spokesman for the campaign to recall Gascon after less than two years on the job, said organizers are reviewing the petition results.
Elise Moore, a spokesperson for Gascon, said she is pleased by the county’s determination.
“We are obviously glad to move forward from this attempted political power grab, but we also understand that there is far more work that needs to be done. And we remain strongly committed to that work,” Moore said in a statement. “The DA’s primary focus is and has always been keeping us safe and creating a more equitable justice system for all. Today’s announcement does not change that.”
An initial attempt to recall Gascón fizzled in early 2021, when organizers were apparently hampered by the rapid spread of COVID-19. A second attempt was launched in October and bolstered by endorsements from several unlikely, high-profile supporters, such as former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck.
“I based my support for the election of District Attorney George Gascón on the hope he would advance public safety in Los Angeles and because of our close personal relationship of over 30 years,” Beck said at the time. “After observing the negative effects of his policies and practices on public safety, I am compelled to rescind that endorsement.
“I have spent the majority of my life protecting and serving the people of Los Angeles and the men and women of its police department. I believe they would be made safer and be better served by a district attorney that emphasizes the rights of victims and the safety of our police officers.”
Gascón, who took office in December 2020, has issued nine directives that his critics maintain are friendly to criminal defendants. Among the most controversial are the elimination of cash bail and sentence enhancements and an end to the prosecution of juveniles in the adult court system, regardless of the seriousness of the crime. However, he has since retreated from some of those blanket policies.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she decided to support Gascón’s recall because she believes his “zero bail” policy interferes with the Alternatives to Incarceration Diversion Program and its ability to help individuals suffering from addiction, mental illness and homelessness.
“Diversion programs like this one seize a narrow window of opportunity to offer treatment and housing to arrested individuals who’ve hit rock bottom,” Barger said in a statement. “But the quick release option put in place by Gascón’s policies squanders that opportunity. If there’s no rock bottom, there’s no incentive to accept help — instead, we’re left with a squandered opportunity to end suffering and help heal some of our community’s neediest individuals. As a result, I feel compelled to add my voice in support of the recall effort.”
Others in support of recalling Gascón are Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso, Sheriff Alex Villanueva, the Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys, the Los Angeles Police Protective League, and the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association.
The Prosecutors Alliance of California, comprised of a consortium of progressive attorneys, has steadfastly opposed removing Gascón, saying the recall campaign, which has generated nearly $8 million in campaign contributions, is being bankrolled by “fringe conservatives.”
“No matter how many millions they spent spreading misinformation, the rightwing mega-donors behind Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell could not convince LA voters to share their dated vision of safety and justice,” Cristine Soto DeBerry, executive director of the Prosecutors Alliance of California, said Monday. “As evidenced by history, more punishment does not create more safety. It creates inequity, instability, and wastes taxpayer dollars. Reform isn’t a threat to community safety, it’s a threat to a system that has failed to make us safer.
“Los Angeles’ criminal justice reform movement has prevailed because this is a community that prefers facts over misplaced fear. With another failed recall attempt behind us, we hope opponents to reform will look to the data, science and the future, instead of relying on ineffective models from the past.”
Some prosecutors also contend that Gascón has a cozy relationship with the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, noting that he has hired several defense attorneys from that office for prestigious, high-paying jobs in his administration. Critics also have described many of his top aides as political operatives who are unqualified for the positions they hold.
The Association of Deputy District Attorneys is suing Gascón because it maintains many of his policies are illegal, while officials in 36 cities have cast no-confidence votes against him.
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The much-anticipated Nollywood movie ‘The Stranger I Know’ premiered on Saturday, August 13, as Nollywood stars, filmmakers, and movie lovers graced the red carpet in beauty and style.
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The movie which is a story about love and forgiveness had the audience rolling with laughter in their seats. Reacting to this positive reaction, The Lead actor in the movie, Deyemi Okanlawon stated, “It is really an amazing and touching movie, and I think it is a must-see for everyone, it is a feel-good movie, and I am certain Nigerians would love it.”
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MILWAUKEE — Walker Buehler will not be returning in time to pitch for the Dodgers this October. In fact, they have no idea when he might pitch again.
The team announced Monday that Buehler will undergo season-ending elbow surgery next Tuesday (Aug. 23). No specifics were given about what exactly Dr. Neal ElAttrache will be doing to the 28-year-old right-hander’s elbow. Both Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the announcement was “vague” because they are not sure what procedure ElAttrache might deem necessary.
“Obviously, there’s a lot of variables with the elbow,” Roberts said. “Obviously I would, we would all like to know exactly what we’re dealing with. … Until they go in and do the surgery, then I think it’ll put us more at ease I think as far as at least knowing what we’re dealing with.”
Roberts said he did not think Buehler would need Tommy John surgery, an elbow ligament replacement procedure that would sideline him for 15 months (and which Buehler already underwent in 2015).
“I don’t think that’s a possibility,” Roberts said. “I think if that were the case I think we would know that was the intent of it. I could be wrong when they go in there. But from what I understood from past pitchers, you kind of know when you go in to have that (Tommy John) surgery.”
After getting off to a poor start (a 4.02 ERA in 12 starts), Buehler left his start in San Francisco on June 10 with elbow pain. He was diagnosed with a Grade 2 flexor strain and also underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow days later.
Buehler began a throwing program three weeks ago. But he apparently was still experiencing discomfort while throwing long toss out to 120 feet and underwent another MRI last week.
“I don’t know what day it was but as he was going through his throwing progression he just couldn’t get past the discomfort,” Roberts said. “There was some sharpness in his arm. Specifically the elbow. So we decided to go back in, get another MRI, look at it. At that point in time, Dr. ElAttrache decided to go back in and have surgery.
“I don’t know that diagnosis. I really don’t. Obviously he had the scope to kind of clean up some bone spurs (in June). Then as he went through his progression the pain wouldn’t subside. … Whatever Dr. ElAttrache saw, he felt that the best course of action was to go back in, to get surgery, to really figure out what the problem is, fix it. So as a result he’s obviously done for 2022. Until the surgery happens, we don’t have any idea of his timeline to return.”
Whatever procedure ElAttrache ends up performing, it is almost certain to affect Buehler’s availability to start the 2023 season at full strength.
“I don’t know how long term (the recovery will be),” Roberts said. “But just looking at the calendar, I’m sure it will have some impact. But I’m very hesitant to give a timeline.”
When Buehler went on the injured list in June, the Dodgers expected him to return to pitch at some point in September and in some role during a postseason run. That won’t happen now.
“It’s certainly a blow,” Roberts said. “We’re better with Walker on our ballclub. But there’s just nothing we can do about it. I still believe that we have enough guys to get through October to prevent runs.
“But yeah … I wanted, we wanted Walker to be a part of this.”
MAY RETURNS
Right-hander Dustin May joined the Dodgers in Milwaukee on Monday after making his final rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday night. May went five innings in each of his past two starts and is expected to make his return to the Dodgers’ rotation on Saturday against the Miami Marlins.
But Monday put him back where he last pitched in a major-league game. May left a start against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 1, 2021 with the elbow injury that required Tommy John surgery.
“I think it’s just kind of a funny scenario that this is where I left and this is where I’m coming back,” May said. “It’s neat.”
RELIEVERS REHAB
Brusdar Graterol made his second appearance on a rehab assignment with OKC on Sunday, retiring the side in order in his inning. Roberts said Graterol will likely make two more appearances with OKC, possibly pitching on back-to-back days, before he is ready to rejoin the Dodgers.
Blake Treinen made his first rehab appearance on Friday and is not scheduled to pitch again until Tuesday, according to Roberts. He had been out since April with a shoulder injury and is expected to take longer to return than Graterol.
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Jeff Bohnert had all but given up on seeing his poodle-hound mix again after she went missing in early June. Two months later, he got a text from a neighbor: People exploring a nearby cave found a dog. Could it be Abby?
Bohnert doubted it, but still curious, he went to the cave site near his rural Missouri home. That’s when he saw the picture one of the rescuers took.
“I said, ‘that’s my dog,’” Bohnert recalled Monday.
Making Abby’s tale even more amazing is the fact that she’s just weeks shy of turning 14. Yet somehow, she managed to survive nearly 60 days out on her own, apparently much or all of it in a barren, pitch-dark, 58-degree Fahrenheit (14-degree Celsius) cave.
Abby and Bohnert’s other dog, Summer, do everything together, including misbehave.
On June 9, the pair ran away from home, Bohnert recalled. It had happened before, and in the rural area near Perryville in eastern Missouri, it was generally no big deal. The dogs would scamper through the fields, maybe chase something, then head home.
When Bohnert awoke the next morning, Summer was back home but Abby was not.
“They never separate,” he said. “I figured something bad had happened. I mean, she’s old. She could just get overcome by the heat.”
Bohnert posted about his missing dog on Facebook, reached out to neighbors and contacted police, but no one had seen Abby.
On Aug. 6, Gerry Keene and five other adults, along with five children, had just entered the Berome Moore Cave, planning a day of exploring. One of the kids ran ahead of the group and yelled back to his dad, “There’s a dog in here.”
“Their dad was like, no there’s not,” Keene said.
Yes, there was.
“She was just lying there curled up in a ball,” Keene recalled. “She lifted her head and looked at us but she didn’t respond to verbal commands. She looked like she was pretty close to being done.”
Keene enlisted the help of another caver who happened to be there, Rick Haley. They knew Abby couldn’t make the estimated 500-foot walk back to the entrance, especially since it was through tight passageways and up a steep incline.
Haley was trained in cave rescues, and he retrieved a duffel bag and a blanket from his truck. They put the blanket inside the bag, then the dog, who immediately took to the warm blanket after weeks laying in the cold mud.
Still, getting Abby out was tricky given her fragility.
“It was critical that we not give her any rough handling,” Haley said. In the rocky areas through small passageways, “We would carry her short distance, set her down, then kind of move in front of her, reach back, pick her up, and put her in front of us.” He described it as “kind of a leap-frog kind of thing.”
Soon after initially finding Abby, Keene briefly went to a few homes nearby to see if anyone was missing a dog. One neighbor reached out to Bohnert, who lives close enough to the cave site that he can see it from his home.
He went there assuming it couldn’t be Abby — how could a 13-year-old dog have survived such an ordeal?
To his amazement, she did, and roughly an hour-and-a-half after the rescue began, she was out. One of the rescuers gave Abby a bite of beef.
“She almost ate his finger off,” Keene said. Almost immediately, she began to perk up.
Bohnert figures Abby ended up in the cave after falling into a sinkhole or a hidden entrance. Haley said there were paw prints everywhere, indicating she initially tried to get out.After that, Haley and Bohnert believe she hunkered down, able to essentially live off her own body fat.
“I think she was just in a preservation mode,” Bohnert said.
Abby normally weighs about 50 pounds (23 kilograms), Bohnert said, but he guessed she lost half her body weight in the cave. Since her rescue, she has regained weight and started to get back the voice she likely lost barking for help.
She’s also wagging her tail again, showing she’s putting the trauma behind her.
“It’s amazing how she’s springing back already,” Bohnert said. “She’s acting like herself again.”
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FBI locates 121 minors, 141 adults in nationwide human trafficking bust
An FBI operation has located 37 missing children and 84 minors who were victims of child sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation offenses, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
Driving the news: The FBI worked with state and local partners to track down the victims during a nationwide enforcement campaign, dubbed "Operation Cross Country," that targeted child sex and human trafficking.
- During the two-week period in August, FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, victim specialists and child adolescent forensic interviewers worked with 200 state, local and federal partners — as well as National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's (NCMEC) — to execute 391 operations, according to the DOJ.
- The FBI and its partners identified or arrested 85 suspects of child sexual exploitation and human trafficking offenses. The youngest victim identified was 11 years old.
- Agents and investigators also located 141 adult victims of human trafficking.
What's next: The DOJ said victim specialists will be made available to help survivors access necessary resources, including crisis intervention, emergency food and clothing, transportation for emergency services and shelter or housing.
The big picture: Child sex trafficking has become a major criminal enterprise that continues to grow in the U.S. In 2021, the NCMEC tipline received 29.3 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation — up from 21.7 million reports in 2020.
- Children who run away make up a majority of missing child cases reported to NCMEC and are at high risk of being preyed upon by sex traffickers, according to the nonprofit.
- The center notes in its 2021 impact report that of the more than 25,000 cases of children who had run away and were reported missing to NCMEC in 2021, 1 in 6 were likely victims of child sex trafficking.
- NCMEC data also shows that Black children remain vastly overrepresented among missing children.
- It's a consequence of longtime economic discrimination against Black people and structural racism such as redlining, making them more vulnerable to traffickers, notes the Polaris Project, a non-governmental organization that works to combat human trafficking.
What they're saying: "Human trafficking is among the most heinous crimes the FBI encounters," FBI Director Christopher Wray said in a statement. "Unfortunately, such crimes — against both adults and children — are far more common than most people realize."
- "Children are being bought and sold for sex in communities across the country by traffickers, gangs and even family members," added NCMEC President and CEO Michelle DeLaune.
- "This national operation highlights the need for all child serving professionals to continue to focus on the wellbeing of children and youth to prevent them being targeted in the first place." | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/fbi-human-trafficking-operation-recovery | 2022-08-15T23:38:55Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/fbi-human-trafficking-operation-recovery | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Over 2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after baby dies
More than 2 million infant swings and rockers were recalled Monday due to possible strangulation and entanglement hazards.
Driving the news: The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall of two million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers after an infant death was reported.
- There were two reports of entanglement incidents involving infants who became caught in the strap under the unoccupied MamaRoo infant swing.
- A 10-month-old infant died from asphyxiation, and another 10-month-old suffered bruising to his neck before being rescued.
- No incidents involving the RockaRoo have been reported, according to the commission.
Details: The recalls apply to 4moms MamaRoo Baby Swing, models 4M-005, 1026 and 1037, and RockaRoo Baby Rockers model 4M-012. The model numbers can be found on the bottom of the products.
- The swings and rockers were sold at BuyBuy Baby and Target stores nationwide, and online at 4moms.com and Amazon from January 2010 through August 2022 for between $160 and $250.
- When the swing or rocker is not in use, the restraint straps can hang below the seat and non-occupant crawling infants can become entangled in the straps, posing entanglement and strangulation hazards, the commission said.
The bottom line: Consumers with infants who can crawl should immediately stop using the recalled swings and rockers and place them in an area the crawling infants cannot access.
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Religious schools exempt from USDA's Title IX rules, can keep meal funding
Religious schools are not required to follow new Title IX rules on sexual orientation and gender identity in order to receive federal meal funding, the United States Department of Agriculture announced on Friday.
The big picture: The USDA announced in May that it would interpret Title IX — which prevents discrimination based on sex at educational institutions — to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Under the new rules, schools would need to update their policies on discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity in order to remain eligible for federal meal funding.
- This triggered a backlash from religious institutions who said the new rules infringed on their freedoms of speech and religion, according to The Hill.
Driving the news: The USDA clarified its position on Friday, noting that educational institutions can obtain an exemption if there is "a conflict between Title IX and a school’s governing religious tenets."
- Religious schools do not have to submit a written request in order to claim an exemption, the USDA noted.
- The decision comes just a week after the Biden administration granted an exemption to a religious school in Florida. Grant Park Christian Academy had filed a lawsuit in late July, claiming that complying with the new rules would harm its "educational mission, free speech, and religious exercise." | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/usda-title-ix-exemption-religious-schools | 2022-08-15T23:39:10Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/15/usda-title-ix-exemption-religious-schools | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Councilmember Allan Domb resigns as he weighs mayoral run
At-large City Councilmember Allan Domb resigned from the legislature Monday as he weighs a run for mayor next year.
State of play: The resignation comes as at least five of Domb's fellow city council members are rumored to be considering a run.
- No candidate has officially entered the mayoral race for the May 2023 primary.
- Mayor Jim Kenney is term limited and cannot seek re-election. He leaves office in January 2024.
Of note: City legislators and officials must resign their seats to run for another office.
The latest: Domb told Axios in a statement that the city is at a crossroads as he seeks to "ethically and responsibly consider a run for mayor."
- "Now more than ever, we need to enact common sense and practical solutions to improve the lives of all Philadelphians by prioritizing public safety in a meaningful way," he said.
What they're saying: Mustafa Rashed, the president and CEO of Bellevue Strategies, said he doubted Domb's resignation would pressure others with mayoral ambitions to adjust their own timelines, especially since Domb stopped short of declaring his candidacy.
- "Until there's a time where someone declares their candidacy, there's nothing but speculation," he told Axios.
Context: Domb, a Democrat, is a high-end real estate broker known as the "condo king." He first took office in 2016 and has poured hundreds of thousands of his own dollars into his two successful campaigns.
The big picture: The Democratic primary in May 2023 could be crowded.
- Other city council members said to be weighing a run for mayor include Cindy Bass, Derek Green, Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker and Maria Quiñones-Sánchez.
- Plus: City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart has said she is considering a mayoral bid and ShopRite supermarket owner Jeff Brown also has been widely rumored as a possible candidate.
What to watch: Domb's departure leaves 16 members on the council and could place the election to fill his seat on the November ballot.
- Council President Darrell Clarke has yet to make a decision on when to set a special election to fill the vacancy, his spokesperson Joe Grace told Axios.
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(The Hill) – More than 5 billion would die from starvation in the event of a full-scale nuclear war between the United States and Russia, a new study has found.
That’s the worst-case scenario in a Nature Food study published on Monday that examined the indirect death toll caused by soot from burning cities and forests entering the atmosphere.
The Rutgers University team arrived at that death toll by estimating how much global crop yields would suffer as the drifting clouds blocked out the sunlight that feeds plants that feed people, according to a statement accompanying the study.
First, researchers estimated the quantities of ash that would be thrown up by nuclear wars of varying size, as major cities in India, Pakistan, the United States or Russia burned. Then they loaded that into a U.S. government-sponsored climate forecasting tool to track how that ash would move around the globe — and where and how much it would impact food production.
In the event of a U.S.-Russia nuclear war, the model found that the planet’s wind patterns would bring circling clouds of smoke and particulates to the skies above major food exporters like the U.S., China, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Crashing crop yields in those countries would trigger a cascade of escalating consequences that would draw the rest of the world into the crisis. With harvests collapsing, so would food exports — spreading famine across Africa and the Middle East that depend on imported food for survival.
Under that scenario, three-quarters of people on Earth would be starving within two years after the missiles stopped falling — and that would only be the beginning.
By three or four years after the nuclear exchange, global crop, animal and fishing yields would have dropped by 90 percent — spreading famine, disruption and collapse further, and triggering other feedback loops.
Much of the details of the extent to which crops would fail under such an exchange remains unclear, co-author Lili Xia of Rutgers said.
“For instance, the ozone layer would be destroyed by the heating of the stratosphere, producing more ultraviolet radiation at the surface, and we need to understand that impact on food supplies,” Xia added.
Such a war would need to reach the scale of a full-scale exchange between superpowers to spread famine far beyond the blast zone.
Even in the most limited nuclear war the team examined — a localized nuclear exchange between India and Pakistan — global food production dived by 7 percent from soot and ash from the explosions entering the atmosphere.
That number is far smaller than the crop failures the model found for the U.S.-Russia case study. But it’s also bigger than any disturbance to world food supplies since the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization started tracking them.
Such a disruption would detonate against a world already facing the prospect of falling crop yields from climate change.
A NASA study last year — also in Nature Food — found that corn yields would begin to fall by 2030, suggesting that “major breadbasket regions” would begin to face the risks from human-caused climate change “sooner than previously anticipated.”
The conclusion of the new research was clear: that nuclear war would “obliterate global food systems,” co-author Alan Robock said in a statement.
“If nuclear weapons exist, they can be used, and the world has come close to nuclear war several times,” Robock said. “Banning nuclear weapons is the only long-term solution.”
He pointed to the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which has been ratified by 66 nations but none of the nine nuclear states.
“Our work makes clear that it is time for those nine states to listen to science and the rest of the world and sign this treaty,” he said. | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/billions-would-die-from-starvation-in-nuclear-war-research-finds/ | 2022-08-15T23:47:43Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/billions-would-die-from-starvation-in-nuclear-war-research-finds/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(The Hill) – The Justice Department on Monday told a federal judge that releasing the law enforcement affidavit used to obtain a search warrant for former President Trump’s home would jeopardize an ongoing investigation.
Federal prosecutors submitted a court filing opposing any efforts to unseal the document laying out probable cause for the search. The filing came just days after they agreed to release a copy of the warrant itself as well as a receipt listing the materials that were seized during the search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
“The affidavit supporting the search warrant presents a very different set of considerations,” the filing reads. “There remain compelling reasons, including to protect the integrity of an ongoing law enforcement investigation that implicates national security, that support keeping the affidavit sealed.”
Prosecutors typically submit affidavits from law enforcement officials when seeking a judge’s authorization for a search warrant. These documents are meant to provide an overview of evidence collected during an investigation that would support the probable cause needed to obtain a warrant under the Fourth Amendment.
The court filing submitted Monday — which was signed by Jay Bratt, the head of the DOJ’s counterintelligence office, and Juan Antonio Gonzalez, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida — argued that disclosing the affidavit used to secure the Mar-a-Lago warrant would cause “significant and irreparable damage to this ongoing criminal investigation.”
“As the Court is aware from its review of the affidavit, it contains, among other critically important and detailed investigative facts: highly sensitive information about witnesses, including witnesses interviewed by the government; specific investigative techniques; and information required by law to be kept under seal pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e),” the DOJ officials wrote, citing a rule governing grand jury secrecy.
They argued that revealing sensitive information about the investigation could also affect law enforcement’s ability to secure cooperation from potential witnesses and risk revealing identifying details about any witnesses who are already working with investigators.
“This is not merely a hypothetical concern, given the widely reported threats made against law enforcement personnel in the wake of the August 8 search,” reads a footnote in the filing.
Several news organizations had submitted motions in court to unseal material used in the warrant application, most of which were filed prior to the warrant’s release on Friday. The Justice Department on Monday asked that a federal magistrate judge decide the matter without convening a hearing. | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/doj-says-unsealing-trump-warrant-affidavit-would-jeopardize-investigation/ | 2022-08-15T23:47:50Z | wpri.com | control | https://www.wpri.com/news/national/doj-says-unsealing-trump-warrant-affidavit-would-jeopardize-investigation/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SEAFORD, Del. - Car break-in's, in Seaford, have made neighbors stay on high alert.
Break-in's, in Seaford, have created a buzz within some neighborhoods and social media. Those we spoke with said, their quiet neighborhoods are being disrupted during all hours of the night.
Seaford Police say, these car break-in's have been happening in the area of Hickory lane, Shipley St. and Bradford St. They are encouraging everyone to keep their car doors locked.
Doris Melson and her neighbor, both, had their cars searched at 3 a.m. Melson says her neighbor spent the next day replacing all of her bank cards and found their car insurance information, floating down the road.
"There has been other break-in's and car alarms going off at Hickory and Nylon Blvd," says Melson. "This time its different. They are hitting multiple places throughout the night. And now we have heard that Laurel is getting hit, too. I think that's kind of sad."
Kim Beard and her family, fortunately, have not been victims of a break-in. Beard says her husband checks the car and the windows every night. They also remind their daughters to do the same.
"We have two college aged daughters and that is all they hear from us. Like, make sure you do not leave your purse or your wallet in your car. Do not leave your windows down and do not leave your keys visible," says Beard.
Those we spoke with say, it's disappointing that this is happening in their neighborhood. They hope the person or people responsible are found soon. | https://www.wboc.com/news/car-break-ins-in-seaford/article_01f524dc-1ced-11ed-9ed5-abf5c2578d99.html | 2022-08-15T23:51:13Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/car-break-ins-in-seaford/article_01f524dc-1ced-11ed-9ed5-abf5c2578d99.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DC’s Black Adam and Gremlins’ Stripe Are Coming To MultiVersus
After months of anticipation, Warner Bros. and Player First Games finally launched MultiVersus earlier today. But aside from the characters currently available, the developers have confirmed that two other members of the WB family are about to join the playable roster. Sometime during the game’s first season, MultiVersus will officially add DC’s Black Adam and Gremlins villain Stripe to its ranks. You can check out the announcement below.
MultiVersus lets a host of Warner Bros. heroes and villains duke it out in several familiar locations. The game already features DC staples like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. But since Black Adam is more of an anti-hero than a full-on supervillain, gamers should have fun pitting him against the likes of Arya Stark from Game of Thrones and Shaggy and Velma from Scooby-Doo.
What’s better than officially kicking off #MultiVersus Season 1? Announcing Black Adam and Stripe are also coming this season. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/vmo3nm8tv5
— MultiVersus (@multiversus) August 15, 2022
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Stripe, on the other hand, is the first Gremlins character to join the game’s cast. The studios have yet to announce a specific release date for either one of these new fighters. But it’s a safe bet that Black Adam’s debut will coincide with the premiere of Dwayne Johnson’s upcoming movie, which hits theaters on October 21.
Luckily, Black Adam and Stripe aren’t the only new additions on their way to MultiVersus. The first season is also preparing to welcome Rick & Morty’s title characters into the fold as well. Morty will be joining the game next Tuesday, August 23, with Rick following at a later date.
What are your impressions of MultiVersus so far? Are you excited to play as Black Adam and Stripe? Let us know in the comment section below!
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SMITH ISLAND -- Two new groups of volunteers headed to Smith Island on Monday, August 15th to help with the clean up efforts. The volunteers, from Oakridge Baptist Church and Christ United Methodist Church, arrived on the island around 10:00am. They wasted little time getting to work, possibly because, at least for one volunteer, the island reminded them of home.
"It just reminds me a lot of where I grew up and I just like to be able to help someone clean up after something like this," said Krista Warfield.
For others, like Gary McCabe, a pastor at Oakridge Baptist, just being able to lend a helping hand was exciting enough.
"We were super excited to get invited to come out," said McCabe. "It feels really good to be able to do stuff right here on the Eastern Shore, and the people here are just so grateful and so hospitable, so it just feels really, really good to be a part."
McCabe brought along about twelve volunteers, and in total there were around two dozen volunteers on the island on Monday. Most of their work during the morning hours of August 15th was spent clearing yards in Ewell of fallen trees.
"Just a lot of tree debris, tree trash, putting it from the yards into the trailer and into the back of the trucks and taking it to the burn lot," said Warfield.
The volunteers also filled up trucks, which were provided by Somerset County, with the piles of debris that the crew from last week organized. Those piles consisted of anything and everything, from sheets of metal, to lights, and even some bikes and scooters. After breaking for lunch, the crews packed up and moved over to Rhodes Point, where the majority of remaining work needs to be done. | https://www.wboc.com/news/cleanup-efforts-continue-on-smith-island/article_9a6be6da-1ce1-11ed-90d2-9fde7acfbf5a.html | 2022-08-15T23:51:19Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/cleanup-efforts-continue-on-smith-island/article_9a6be6da-1ce1-11ed-90d2-9fde7acfbf5a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SALISBURY, Md.- Salisbury councilwoman April Jackson says she's seen a lot of kids under 18 riding the Bird scooters around Salisbury, though riders must be over 18 years old.
"The major concern now is the underage riding scooters. Not only are they riding the scooters during the day but during the evening. And scooters were supposedly the max age is 18 and over and I'm seeing now and 12 and under on them, " said Jackson.
Now, Jackson is calling on her fellow council members and parents to try and prevent young kids from using the scooters. Breta Still says she agrees.
“They just seem a bit dangerous I think we need to be at least driving age so we know the rules of the road… and maybe a helmet,” said Still.
However, some like Walter Jones disagree.
"I'm a retired school teacher and when you take something fun away that's legitimate, they'll find something that is not," said Jones.
Haeleah Davis says maybe the city should try a slower speed limit.
"I actually rode my first scooter over the weekend in DC and they cap the speed there to 10 miles an hour so it was a safe way to get around quickly I was able to keep up with traffic and get where I needed to go on time, but it also didn't feel like I was moving around to quickly and putting myself or anyone else in danger," said Davis.
Jackson also puts the onus on parents.
“Just make sure that one of your children are not one of these children who are riding on the highway, um busy streets, impeding traffic, popping wheelies, riding two or three people on scooters, matter of fact riding two or three scooters at a time, just make sure your kids aren't doing that," said Jackson. | https://www.wboc.com/news/councilwoman-calls-for-effort-to-stop-underage-kids-from-riding-scooters/article_22273114-1ce3-11ed-80d3-9b1c51f77513.html | 2022-08-15T23:51:25Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/councilwoman-calls-for-effort-to-stop-underage-kids-from-riding-scooters/article_22273114-1ce3-11ed-80d3-9b1c51f77513.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
13-Year-Old Colorado Boy Dies from Accidental Fentanyl Overdose, Family Says
Jose Hernandez was found hunched over a bathroom sink by his grandmother, who said he "loved his family."
A devastated Colorado family is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old boy they say died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl.
Margarita Flores-Velasquez choked back tears as she described how she found her grandson hunched over a bathroom sink early Wednesday morning.
"I'm shattered, I'm hurt, I've cried like you could never imagine," Flores-Velasquez told KCNC-TV. "I said 'Jose, Jose, I tried moving him. He was limp, cold, his mouth and fingers were purple."
The boy had just started eighth grade at Aurora Hills Middle School on Tuesday, his family said. A day later, he was dead. Relatives said they believe Jose had taken fentanyl that was given to him by another student.
"He seemed OK," said his uncle, Abisaid Hernandez. "There was no history of him doing any types of drugs or anything like that. I think it was just the crowd he decided to hang out with, and maybe them thinking it was good to tell him 'hey maybe try this out.'"
Jose loved skateboarding and had a ready, easy smile, his family said.
The boy had two younger siblings that he and his uncle helped care for.
"We would stay with them, change their diapers, they are like my little babies," Hernandez said. "It really, really hurts to lose him. He had his life ahead of him. He had all these amazing ideas."
Jose and his siblings were living with their grandmother after their mother was deported to Mexico, the family said.
The family is awaiting autopsy results for an official cause of death. The Aurora Police Department said it was investigating the boy's death, but would not comment because the investigation is still open.
A GoFundMe account has been established by his grandmother to help pay for funeral costs.
"My desire is to provide a proper burial for my grandson. I am a grandmother raising three grandchildren. This unexpected loss is an extreme hardship to my family and me," she wrote on the fundraising site.
Jose's mother is trying to obtain a temporary visa to return to Colorado. A funeral is scheduled for Aug. 26.
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911 Call Sheds Light on Dispute Between Rep. Lauren Boebert's Husband And Neighbors
“That is Lauren Boebert’s jacka*** husband, Jayson. He’s running over my mailbox right now,” the neighbor told the dispatcher.
A neighbor of Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert called 911 after her husband allegedly ran amok in a pickup truck.
“That is Lauren Boebert’s jacka*** husband, Jayson. He’s running over my mailbox right now,” the neighbor told the dispatcher.
“Stop you jacka***! Get the f*** out of here!” the neighbor was heard yelling at Jayson on the call.
The neighbor said the dispute erupted because one of the couple’s sons was allegedly speeding in a dune buggy down their quiet suburban street.
“His kid was racing up and down our 25 mph street doing 50 mph. This guy, Jayson Boebert, is as dumb as a post. So irrational,” the neighbor said.
“Do you know who his wife is? Lauren Boebert. She’s loaded. They all have guns,” he continued.
Boebert is a far-right Republican who heckled President Joe Biden during his State of the Union speech, along with her ally Marjorie Taylor Green. She is also one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress.
The 911 drama, which occurred nearly two weeks ago, came to light after Boebert used heated rhetoric to condemn the FBI for seizing top secret documents from Mar-a-Lago last week.
A joint Homeland Security-FBI bulletin is warning of a spike in “violent threats against federal officials, including a threat to place a so-called dirty bomb in front of FBI headquarters and calls for civil war and ‘armed rebellion.’”
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent, appeared on “Face the Nation.”
“I’m very concerned, Margaret, for the safety of our law enforcement officers, especially right now. I myself have been notified by the bureau that my life was put in danger,” Fitzpatrick said.
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Husband of Missing Wife Ciera Breland Acquitted in Unrelated Aggravated Stalking Case Involving Ex-Wife
Xavier Breland has been named the sole person of interest in the disappearance of his wife, Ciera Breland, who vanished in February.
The husband of an Indiana woman missing since February has been acquitted in an unrelated aggravated stalking case involving his ex-wife, authorities said.
Xavier Breland was found not guilty on Thursday of charges alleging he placed a GPS device inside a stuffed animal to track his ex-wife's movements. He and the Georgia woman were involved in a custody dispute involving their two children, ages 6 and 10, police said.
Breland was arrested in March, in the middle of an investigation into the disappearance of his current wife, Ciera Breland, who vanished in February. Her husband has been named the sole person of interest in that case. No one has been charged, and he has denied any wrongdoing or involvement in her disappearance.
On Thursday, after deliberating for minutes, Xavier Breland was found not guilty of aggravated stalking, according to his attorney, Bryan Howard.
"We knew he wasn’t guilty and the jury deliberated 14 minutes before agreeing with us," Howard told Inside Edition Digital in an email Monday.
"It was a case that never should have gone to trial. He had nothing to do with the disappearance of Cierra Breland. He is tired of being Villainized in the media and just wants to be a good father to his children," Howard said.
The FBI has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to Ciera's whereabouts. Police in Carmel, Indiana, where the couple lived, are working with police in Johns Creek, Georgia, where the couple had visited their families before Ciera disappeared.
"Breland’s husband reported her missing on February 26th to the Carmel Police Department in Indiana. However, there is no evidence that Breland ever returned home after the family’s trip to Georgia," the FBI said in its reward announcement.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is also assisting in the case.
Ciera Breland was a devoted mother to her baby, who was then 5 months old, her family said.
No trace of Ciera Breland has been found since her appearance on security video outside her mother-in-law's house, authorities said.
The search for her continues.
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Megachurch's 'Unauthorized' 'Hamilton' Production Alters Lyrics to Be About Jesus
Lin-Manuel Miranda has sent a cease and desist letter to a Texas megachurch over an alleged "illegal, unauthorized production" of the hit musical.
A Texas megachurch has been accused by the creator of “Hamilton” of putting on an “illegal, unauthorized production” of the hit musical and swapping out the lyrics to reference Christian themes.
The Door Christian Church in McAllen allegedly changed lyrics from several of the songs, including “That Would Be Enough," in their production.
“But I'm not afraid / I know who I married / So long as you come home at the end of the day / That would be enough," go the original lyrics to the song.
The church’s revised version: “But I'm not afraid / My hope is in Jesus / If you could just give him a chance at the end of the day / That would be enough.”
Hamilton has been running on Broadway since 2015, and there are currently seven other authorized productions around the world, but the church isn't one of them.
Now, Lin-Manuel Miranda has sent a cease and desist letter.
Legal analyst Royal Oakes says it's a pretty clear case of copyright infringement.
“If the church responds and shuts things down, then the cease and desist letter will have done its job. But if they don't then Miranda can go to court, he could win an injunction and money damages
The church did not respond to requests for comment. In the past, they have altered other shows, including Disney's “Beauty and the Beast.”
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No Foul Play in Man’s Body Found in SUV Auctioned For Scrap, Cops Say
The body had been discovered by scrapyard workers moments before the 2002 Ford Explorer was meant to be crushed and sold for scrap.
There were “no obvious indications of foul play” surrounding the body that was discovered in the passenger compartment of an SUV purchased at auction by a Washington state scrapyard, according to a statement obtained by Inside Edition Digital.
Workers at the Braven Metals scrapyard in Lake Stevens, Washington, said they discovered the body of an adult male inside a 2002 Ford Explorer moments before the car was crushed to be sold for scrap, KING reported.
Scrapyard workers believe the man had been living in the car before he died, adding that they also found a sleeping bag, KING reported.
A spokesperson with Braven Metals said the purchase was supposed to be inspected by a third party before arriving at the scrapyard, according to KING.
The Lake Stevens Police Department told Inside Edition Digital the vehicle originated from Bothell – a town 30 minutes north of Seattle – and was towed to a tow yard in June prior to being purchased at an auction by Braven Metals.
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Pennsylvania Town 'Reeling' After Driver Plows Into Group Gathered to Fundraise for House Fire Victims
Ten people, including three children, died in a recent house fire in Berwick, Pennsylvania. When people gathered to fundraise for victims, a motorist allegedly plowed into the crowd, killing one. The suspected driver is also accused of killing his mother.
A group of Pennsylvania residents were gathered for a fundraiser to benefit the victims of a devastating fire, when cops say a motorist plowed into them, killing one.
The run of disaster in Berwick started when 10 people, including three children, from an extended family lost their lives as a blaze ripped through the home.
About 70 good Samaritans were gathered in a restaurant parking lot, when a man allegedly drove his car into the crowd. One woman was killed, and 17 people were injured in the crash, including Roseanne Tortorella.
“I felt the impact of the side of a car hit me and throw me, and I got thrown into the bars,” Tortorella said.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to those injured this evening. Certainly it was an event for a noble cause,” a police spokesperson said.
Police say that after ramming into the crowd, the suspected driver, Sura Reyes, drove home and deliberately ran over his mother. They say he then got out of his car and allegedly beat her to death with a hammer.
Reyes allegedly told police he went on his rampage because he was “tired of fighting with his mother."
The mourning continued Monday as 6-year-old Aiden Daubert, one of the fire victims, was buried.
“There were so many people impacted by the accident, on top of all of the lives lost in the fire, the community is reeling,” Aiden’s cousin, Kasara Weinrich, said.
The suspect has been charged with two counts of criminal homicide.
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Elk Grove High School welcomes students back with DJ
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. - Some suburban Chicago students returned to the classroom on Monday.
District 214 welcomed back 12,000 students for the first day at six high schools.
In Elk Grove Village, nearly two-thousand kids started school at the local public high school.
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This year, Elk Grove High School is expanding class offerings for students, including the option to learn about welding.
"We have a great manufacturing program already, a great base for manufacturing here in Elk Grove Village, and it's really exciting to see a new welding program start off and give kids a whole new chance at great jobs right here in their community," said Principal Paul Kelly.
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Gun turn-in event happening this weekend in Chicago's Austin neighborhood
CHICAGO - Chicago is planning the next big gun turn-in event in the latest push to take more weapons off the streets.
At a gun turn-in event in June at Saint Sabina, more than 400 weapons were surrendered, including some ghost guns and 13 assault weapons.
On Monday, the Chicago Police Department announced the next gun turn in event will be Saturday at Hope Community Church in Austin.
"We're looking to have a lot of guns turned in to make our communities safer because there is no neighborhood without neighbors working together," said Pastor Steve Epting, Sr. of Hope Community.
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"This is a responsible way for every single person to turn in that gun with no questions asked," said Glen Brooks, Director of Community Policing for CPD.
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Surveillance video shows suspect in daytime car theft in Antioch
ANTIOCH, Ill. - Police in suburban Antioch released home surveillance video Monday that shows a suspect involved in a car theft last week. The suspect then used the car to commit another crime in a nearby community.
Around 1 p.m. on Friday, police say at least two suspects stole a 2021 Honda Accord that the owner left unlocked in their driveway with the key fob still inside. The crime took place in the 1100 block of Goldfinch Lane.
Antioch Police Chief Geoff Guttschow says these crimes are increasing in the suburbs of Chicago, and is warning residents to "be vigilant during the day or night."
"Thieves are increasingly taking advantage of opportunities to steal cars and other unsecured items," Guttschow said in a statement. "Many times, stolen cars are then used to commit other crimes in neighboring communities."
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The Honda that was stolen was recovered later in the day after it was used in another crime in Lake County.
"We can’t stress enough, day or night, summer, fall, or winter, it’s important to protect yourself and your property," said Guttschow. "Additionally, it’s important to be vigilant. If you see something odd, notify the police."
Police are warning residents that car thieves are sometimes armed, and that they should contact authorities instead of confronting the suspect or suspects.
One of the suspects involved in the car theft Friday was captured on home surveillance video entering someone's garage, rummaging through their vehicle and checking a door handle of a vehicle parked on the driveway.
Anyone with information on these crimes, or if you believe you were a victim, can call the Antioch Police Dispatch center at 847-270-9111 or email crime@antioch.il.gov. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/surveillance-video-shows-suspect-in-daytime-car-theft-in-antioch | 2022-08-16T00:02:26Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/surveillance-video-shows-suspect-in-daytime-car-theft-in-antioch | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Scientists recently announced the discovery of a previously unknown dinosaur in southern Argentina. The small, spiny dinosaur that paleontologists refer to as Jakapil kanikura likely lived between 94 and 97 million years ago, according to Science Alert. Based on that timeline, this would put the dinosaur in the Cretaceous period, which is the last known time dinosaurs lived on the planet.
In conjunction with the scientific team who unearthed the fossils in the Patagonian region of Argentina, paleontology student and artist Gabriel Díaz Yantén created a computer animation of what Jakapil kanikura might have looked like in its heyday.
“Here is the first thyreophoran from Argentinian Patagonia,” the artist shared on the @PaleoGDY Twitter account. (“Thyreophoran” refers to a group of dinosaurs with body armor.) “Such an honour [to] work with Sebastian Apesteguia, Facundo Riguetti, and Mauricio Álvarez to achieve this reconstruction.”
• Jakapil kaniukura •
here is the first thyreophoran from Argentinian Patagonia
Such an honour work with Sebastian Apesteguia, Facundo Riguetti and Mauricio Álvarez to achieve this reconstruction.#blender #blendercommunity #paleoart #paleontology #Jakapil #Argentina pic.twitter.com/Hf4ZphlWsH— PaleoGDY (@PaleoGDY) August 11, 2022
In its research abstract introducing the new dinosaur species, published in the journal Scientific Reports at Nature.com, the scientific team described Jakapil kanikura as a close relative to the Ankylosaurus and the Stegosaurus (also part of the Thyreophora group), both known for their armor-plated exterior. Unlike its massive armored relatives, though, Jakapil kanikura was much smaller: only about 5 feet in length and between 9 to 15 pounds in weight. This means Jakapil kanikura would have been about the size of a modern house cat.
Based on their fossil findings, scientists said they believe Jakapil kanikura was an herbivore that walked on two legs.
The significance of this new dinosaur discovery is not simply in finding a brand-new species, which is always exciting. Evidence of the Jakapil kanikura gives scientists new evidence of varying sizes of Thyreophora group, as well as insight into its geographic and biological timeline. This discovery marks the first time scientists uncovered fossils of a thyreophoran in the southern hemisphere.
“Jakapil also shows that early thyreophorans had a much broader geographic distribution than previously thought,” according to the researchers. It is a member of an ancient basal thyreophoran lineage that survived until the Late Cretaceous in South America.”
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories. | https://www.katc.com/new-armored-donosaur-species-discovered-argentina | 2022-08-16T00:04:07Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/new-armored-donosaur-species-discovered-argentina | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) said it's workplace safety inspectors witnessed a "willful pattern of ignoring hazardous working conditions" by Dollar General after it visited three Dollar General stores in Georgia this year.
DOL found examples of hazardous conditions in stores, including incidents where boxes of merchandise sat stacked "unsafely," with hard-to-access electrical panels in stores and obstructed exit routes. A release said that DOL has proposed over $6.5 million in penalties to the company after it inspected 78 Dollar General locations across the United States since 2017. That includes more than $450,000 in penalties for inspections at stores in Georgia.
The three latest inspections by DOL racked up nearly $1.3M in penalties for the company.
Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker said in a DOL statement, “Dollar General continues to demonstrate a willful pattern of ignoring hazardous working conditions and a disregard for the well-being of its employees.” Parker said, “Despite similar citations and sizable penalties in more than 70 inspections, the company refuses to change its business practices. OSHA will take all necessary enforcement actions and pursue all available remedies against Dollar General until it fixes the disconnect between its business model and worker safety.”
DOL leadership said Dollar General's alleged pattern of lax worker safety standards was seen at five other store locations in the Southeast, including in stores in Mobile, Alabama and Dalton, Georgia. The company was cited for failing to keep receiving areas clean and orderly and stacking materials "in an unsafe manner."
Dollar General, headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN, has 15 business days from the date of receipt to comply with DOL citations and penalties. The company can also request a meeting with the area director for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or contest the findings before an OSHA commission.
Parker said in the scathing statement, “Dollar General continues to make it obvious that profit means more to them than the safety of their employees." He said, “The U.S. Department of Labor will make every effort to hold them accountable for their failures.”
Dollar General is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States and operates both Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/dollar-general-hit-with-1-2m-in-fines-by-department-of-labor-for-hazardous-working-conditions | 2022-08-16T00:04:13Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/dollar-general-hit-with-1-2m-in-fines-by-department-of-labor-for-hazardous-working-conditions | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two indoor cycling companies are spinning into some trouble.
On Friday, indoor cycling studio SoulCycle and stationary bike maker Peloton announced they would be laying off employees and closing locations.
CNN and Business Insider reported that SoulCycle would close about 25% of its locations, which is about 20 of its 83 studios.
According to the news outlets, six of the closures will be in New York City, five in California, including others in Washington D.C., Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida, and Georgia.
SoulCycle in Toronto will also close, which means a complete exit from Canada, the news outlets reported.
CNN reported that about 75 SoulCycle employees would be laid off due to the closings.
SoulCycle isn't the only one dealing with issues.
Peloton also announced Friday that it would layoff around 800 employees, the company confirmed in a statement to The Verge.
According to Bloomberg, Peloton also plans to close several retail locations and hike the price of its Bike+ and Tread models. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/soulcycle-peloton-announce-layoffs-closures-on-same-day | 2022-08-16T00:04:19Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/soulcycle-peloton-announce-layoffs-closures-on-same-day | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Observations from Monday’s practice:
Tip thrill
Andrew Adams intercepted Davis Webb, running it back for six points after a nice bit of hand-eye coordination allowed him to stay with the pass off a tip from Gavin Heslop.
Picked apart
The Giants’ quarterbacks combined for three interceptions, one from Daniel Jones. Darnay Holmes picked off the presumptive starter on a wayward pass to Wan’Dale Robinson that went up high and off the receiver’s hands.
Caught my eye
A day after Ben Bredeson had a wayward snap following a shift to center, Jones dropped a snap under center from Bredeson. Though he’s only playing the position due to multiple injuries, that will be something to watch if the Giants are forced to play him during the season.
Medical report
LBs Jihad Ward and Elerson Smith sat out practice after getting hurt Sunday, as did center Jon Feliciano. Brian Daboll said none is expected to be out long term. TE Ricky Seals-Jones, LG Shane Lemieux and LB Blake Martinez all missed practice as well. RBs Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell, WRs Kadarius Toney, Darius Slayton, David Sills and Austin Proehl, OL Josh Ezeudu and Jamil Douglas and CBs Cor’Dale Flott, Adoree’ Jackson and Rodarius Williams, and DL Leonard Williams all worked off to the side. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/15/giants-defense-snags-three-practice-interceptions/ | 2022-08-16T00:06:59Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/15/giants-defense-snags-three-practice-interceptions/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ORLANDO, FLa. (AP) — Florida's alligator hunting season started Monday with new rules expanding the time and weapons that can be used.
The new rules expanded alligator hunting to 24 hours a day, instead of the previous 17 hours a day, primarily at night and early morning, that had been allowed.
Additionally, hunters now will be allowed to use pneumatic air-bows attached to a restraining line to hunt the alligators. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the pneumatic air-bows are easier to use for people with mobility challenges and young people.
Hunters already could use bows, crossbows, harpoons, spears and pneumatic air-guns firing an arrow.
Florida is estimated to have 1.3 million alligators. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/florida-gator-hunting-starts-with-expanded-time-weapons | 2022-08-16T00:17:11Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/florida-gator-hunting-starts-with-expanded-time-weapons | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Monday was move-in day on the campus of Florida A&M University. With just two cases reported in the county, school health leaders say to keep cases low, it's all about educating.
Getting Information on what Monkeypox is, how it spreads, and who is at risk into the hands of students is a top priority for health officials at colleges and universities as students return for the Fall.
Director of Student Health Services, Tanya Tatum, said they have and will continue to use forums like orientations to educate their students in hopes of reducing the chance of spreading the virus on campus.
If a student does test positive she says the university will follow these steps:
Students are expected to self report positive cases. Students will be advised to go home until they are no longer contagious. Right now the isolation period for Monkeypox is around four weeks.
Unlike with Covid 19, isolating on campus is nearly impossible due to the lack of any available spaces.
That's why the university is hoping by education, campus will not be hard hit with the virus.
"We'll have information up on our website," said Tatum. "We've also been meeting with faculty and staff, we'll be meeting with clubs and organizations, so we've really tried to get information out."
Both Tallahassee community college and Florida State taking similar measures to keep cases down.
On TCC's website you'll find information about the virus.
Along with a self-reporting form that will alert school administrators to positive cases or exposures.
Florida State University is also dedicating a page on their website Stay Healthy FSU with resources to inform students on what do if they contract the virus and how they can self-report their cases. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/universities-educating-students-on-monkeypox | 2022-08-16T00:17:24Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/universities-educating-students-on-monkeypox | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Standard Chartered new growth forecasts for Chin have been severely cut, citing the weak data from China for july published on Monday.
Analysts at the banks are looking for China’s Q3, Q4 and 2022 annual GDP growth to
- 3.2% y/y
- 4.8%
- 3.3%, respectively
Prior forecasts were:
- 5.3%, 5.9% and 4.1%
Also cite the political complications surrounding COVID outbreaks:
We expect the path to China’s economic recovery to be a slog as local governments are likely be cautious about relaxing business restrictions ahead of the 20th Party Congress due to fears of COVID resurgence.
Data views ahead:
- High frequency data indicates industrial activity is likely to remain weak in August due to deteriorating consumer sentiment and new COVID outbreaks.
- The drag of COVID prevention measures on services and retail sectors intensified
- Fixed asset investment growth slowed ... led by moderating manufacturing investment growth and larger declines in real estate investment
- Infrastructure investment growth picked up ... thanks to strong government support
And, their People's Bank of China forecast:
Given the surprise interest rate cut by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) today, we now expect another 10bps cut to the medium-term lending facility (MLF) rate before end-October, to support the economic recovery amid continued headwinds from a weakening housing market, deteriorating consumer sentiment and new COVID outbreaks
PBOC Governor Yi Gang | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/standard-chartered-slash-their-china-gdp-forecasts-expect-another-10bp-cut-to-the-mlf-20220816/ | 2022-08-16T00:25:45Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/centralbank/standard-chartered-slash-their-china-gdp-forecasts-expect-another-10bp-cut-to-the-mlf-20220816/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australia Consumer Confidence data, a weekly survey.
- Showed some recovery last week, rising to 84.2 (last week it hit its lowest since April 2020)
ANZ comment:
- the losses after the RBA’s August rate hike more than reversed
- We think labour market strength was the driver, but we aren’t getting carried away | https://www.forexlive.com/news/australia-weekly-consumer-confidence-rose-49-20220815/ | 2022-08-16T00:25:57Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/australia-weekly-consumer-confidence-rose-49-20220815/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A driver who became ill crashed into the former Bank of America building in Yakima Monday afternoon.
A man was driving north on North 40th Avenue near Summitview Avenue shortly before 2 p.m. when he had a “medical episode” and swerved into the building, Yakima police spokesperson Yvette Inzunza said.
The driver was taken to Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, where his condition was not immediately available.
The crash site had been cleared by 4 p.m., YPD reported through its Twitter account. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/yakima-police-driver-crashes-into-former-bank-building-after-medical-episode/article_86712ca4-1cef-11ed-a0ca-7f4fa6d6b807.html | 2022-08-16T00:25:59Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/yakima-police-driver-crashes-into-former-bank-building-after-medical-episode/article_86712ca4-1cef-11ed-a0ca-7f4fa6d6b807.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Looks like Alex Jones was preparing for the worst as he sat on trial against the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
The “Infowars” host has transferred his $3 million Austin, Texas estate to his wife, Erika Wulff Jones, according to public property records.
On August 5, the controversial conspiracy theorist was ordered by a Texas jury to pay more than $45 million to the parents of one of the victims of the 2012 school shooting that killed 20 children and six adults.
The ruling came a day after Jones was also ordered to cough up $4.1 million in compensatory damages for claiming that the Newtown, Conn. school shooting was a hoax, designed to increase support for gun control.
Andino Reynal, Jone’s lawyer, had requested the penalty be under $300,000. “You’ve already sent a message. A message for the first time to a talk show host, to all talk show hosts, that their standard of care has to change,” said Reynal.
Jones had testified that any amount he owed over $2 million would “sink” Infowars’ parent company. However, a plaintiff-hired economist estimated Jones and his company were worth as much as $270 million, and that he withdrew $62 million for himself last year as he faced default judgments in lawsuits.
In the past year, he has been getting his finances in order, including his real estate assets.
Last month, as Jones faced mounting legal trouble, he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Meanwhile, he transferred property over to his wife.
It is unclear how he plans to pay for the amount ordered. The Post has reached out for comment.
What we do know is that Jones has an expansive portfolio in the city of Austin. And the latest court ruling isn’t exactly going to keep him from living the luxe life.
The 58-year-old conservative broadcaster was recently spotted in Omaha, Nebraska staying at four-star hotel, dining at the pricey 801 Chophouse restaurant downtown, and driving around with body guards for optimal protection, according to Daily Mail.
Jones purchased a four bedroom, five bathroom estate back in 2015 for undisclosed amount. But it was last asking $2,275,000.
Built in 2006, the Spanish villa style home spans over 5,400 square feet and situated on over an acre of land overlooking Barton Creek Greenbelt.
Main Residence – Austin, Texas (Worth over $3,000,000)
Features include a cobble stone drive that leads to a private courtyard. The open floor plan boast soaring wood-beamed ceilings and walls of windows. The gourmet kitchen comes with granite countertop and custom cabinet, the previous listing noted.
The primary suite boasts an en-suite office, sitting area and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, jetted tub and walk in closet.
Outdoor amenities include a pool, spa, fireplace, and space for al fresco dining.
It is estimated to be worth $3,061,600 today, according to Realtor.com.
In February, records show the deed for the property was transferred solely to his current wife, Erika.
In 2009, Jones purchased a three-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront estate with his first wife, Kelly Nichols Jones.
Vacation Residence – Austin, Texas (Worth about $1,800,000)
Following their divorce in 2015, the property was fully transferred to the Infowars host, records shows.
Located 20 miles from his main residence, the property is situated on 6 acres of land and was designed by renowned architect Christopher Alexander (who passed away in March).
Spanning 1,580 square feet, it comes packed with amenities that includes its own basketball court, sauna, outdoor dining area, a courtyard, and a private boat dock.
The open floor plan features gourmet kitchen with stone countertops, a petite sitting room, and a separate breakfast area.
Built in 1995, the home is currently estimated at $1,896,200.
In 2016, Jones purchased a three-bedroom, three-bathroom investment condo for about half a million at the time.
While pictures of the unit that Jones purchased is scarce, The Post obtained photos of a the replica unit next door.
Condo Residence – Austin, Texas (Worth about $900,000)
Spanning nearly 2,000 square-feet, the condo was built in 2014 and is located in the South Lamar neighborhood.
A contemporary design, features include 10 feet high ceilings, an open floor plan, granite counters, wood flooring, and a break fast bar.
The primary suite comes with a double vanity, garden tub, a separate shower, and private balcony.
There is also a small fenced yard.
The condo is estimated to be worth $899,500 today.
In 1998, Alex Jones purchased a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Austin that he appears to still be hanging onto.
It is likely he passed it down to a family member. In 2013, he worked closely with his father to run a supplement business back in 2013.
Family House — Austin, Texas (Worth $610,000)
Spanning 1,867 square feet, the home was built back in 1973. Jones purchased the home for about $105,000 at the time.
It is estimated to cost almost $700,000 today.
Because it was last listed almost 25 years ago, interior photos are scarce.
Meanwhile, Jones has already sold off several other properties around the Austin area for a significant price.
In 2011, he sold off a five-bedroom home in the Rivercrest area for $1.2 million, according to Realtor.com.
He also sold a 7,000 square-foot mansion in the upscale West Lake Hills neighborhood back in 2007, dubbed a “masterpiece.” It was last on the market back in 2016 for $5.5 million. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/15/alex-jones-transferred-real-estate-to-his-wife-amid-45m-lawsuit/ | 2022-08-16T00:26:22Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/15/alex-jones-transferred-real-estate-to-his-wife-amid-45m-lawsuit/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Man arrested in Lenoir County on drug trafficking charges
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A man has been arrested in Lenoir County on drug trafficking charges.
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office says Jason Hill has been charged with two counts of trafficking, opium or heroin, trafficking methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling for the keep and sale of controlled substances, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Deputies say on Saturday, they, along with the DEA, executed a search warrant at Hill’s home on Jessie T. Bryan Road. There, they found more than 17 ounces of black-tar heroin, more than two ounces of crystal meth, more than one gram of fentanyl, and ten guns.
WITN is told evidence was also found that showed that controlled substances were being distributed from Hill’s home.
Hill is jailed under a secured bond of half a million dollars.
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ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Abstrakt Marketing Group hosted its fifth annual Give Back Day on Aug. 5th, 2022. Abstrakt worked with more than 25 charities around the greater St. Louis area as well as 5 nationwide charities for our remote employees. Hundreds of volunteers put in about 3,000 hours of service to make a positive impact throughout the community.
"Our company has a tradition of providing a day of volunteerism for our team members and partnering with organizations in our local community," Melanie Clark, CMO for Abstrakt Marketing Group, said. "When it comes to being socially responsible, talk is cheap. Action and dedication are what matter. This day is such a blessing because we are able to have an immediate impact on thousands of lives. This is only one of the ways we will be giving back this year, and have major plans to expand our giving efforts as we head into 2023."
The event kicked off with breakfast in the Levee House Courtyard, then volunteers departed Laclede's Landing to begin their day of service. The locations that benefited included:
- Missouri Stream Team
- Gateway Pet Guardians
- Springboard to Learning
- Youth and Family Center
- Urban Sprouts
- Almost Home
- Your Words STL
- St. Louis Dream Center
- Girls Incorporated
- Gateway Arch Park Foundation
- Promise Community Homes
- Northside Youth and Senior Service Center
- Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House
- Brightside STL
- St. Louis Crisis Nursery
- Peter & Paul Community Center
- North Newstead Association
- Humanitri
- Salvation Army
- Care STL
- Laclede's Landing Neighborhood Association
- Humane Society of Missouri – Longmeadow Ranch
- Duo Dogs
- Wild Bird Sanctuary
Some of the group's efforts included cleaning up over 3,000 pounds of trash from the River Des Peres and Missouri River, finishing the construction of a fence at a local animal shelter, preparing a vacated apartment for a new family to move in, repairing ramps at a local nursery, and painting and organizing a classroom at a tutoring center.
"What you all did for the environment and for bettering the surrounding communities cannot be depicted in words," said Brian Waldrop, Missouri Department of Conservation's St. Louis Regional Stream Team Assistant. "Still, I thank you for your ever-loving dedication to the St. Louis Region and the Missouri Stream Team Program. You all make this place a much better place to live and thrive."
Abstrakt prioritizes charitable efforts throughout the year with additional charitable PTO and a donation match for each team member. Give Back Day is a representation of the company's culture and an integral part of its ongoing vision. The leadership team is proud to have partnered with the United Way of St. Louis and the organizations above to achieve significant social and environmental impact for the community.
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-- Enrollment of the total 12 subjects is expected to be completed in August 2022
-- The DDI study on ASC42 in the U.S. is expected to be completed by the beginning of the fourth quarter 2022
-- This DDI study and ongoing Phase II clinical trial in PBC patients in China will provide more evidence to support upcoming Phase III clinical trials in China, the U.S. and the European Union
SHANGHAI, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gannex Pharma Co., Ltd. ("Gannex"), a wholly owned company of Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKEX: 1672) today announces that it has completed the first subject dosing in the U.S. drug-drug interaction (DDI) study of Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist ASC42 for treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). This DDI study is expected to enroll 12 subjects in total in August 2022 and be completed by the beginning of the fourth quarter 2022 in the U.S. The DDI study and ongoing Phase II clinical trial in PBC patients in China will provide more evidence to support upcoming Phase III clinical trials in China, the U.S. and the European Union for treatment of PBC.
PBC is a chronic autoimmune cholestatic disease and frequently progresses to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis requiring liver transplantation or resulting in death. In response to the increasing incidence, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) developed the clinical practice guidance on the diagnosis and management of patients with PBC in 2022. PBC is gaining extensive attention as both the incidence and prevalence has showed an increasing tendency globally [1].
An epidemiology study indicates that there were approximately 120,000 PBC patients in the U.S. in 2014[2]. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is the standard treatment for PBC, however, approximately 40% PBC patients have an inadequate response to or are unable to tolerate UDCA[3]. For those patients with insufficient UDCA response or intolerance, Obeticholic Acid (OCA) is the only approved medicine in the U.S. while it has not been approved in China yet. Additionally, OCA may significantly cause pruritus and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels to rise.
ASC42 is an in-house developed, novel non-steroidal, selective, potent FXR agonist with best-in-class potential and global intellectual property. Previous Phase I clinical trial in the U.S. (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04679129) demonstrated that ASC42 might be a potentially best-in-class PBC drug candidate as LDL-C levels were in normal range with no pruritus occurrence, and FXR target engagement biomarker FGF19 increased 1,780% when ASC42 was dosed at 15 mg, once daily (QD) during the 14-day treatment.
Currently, FXR agonist ASC42 is in Phase II clinical trial in China. The Phase II study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05190523) consists of three ASC42 active treatment arms (5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg) and one placebo control arm at the ratio of 1:1:1:1 and is expected to enroll a total of 100 patients who have an inadequate response to or are unable to tolerate UDCA. The treatment duration is 12 weeks.
Gannex intends to initiate Phase III clinical trials in China, the U.S. and the European Union after the completion of the ongoing Phase II clinical trial in China.
"It only took us two months to complete the first subject dosing after the application of DDI study was approved by the U.S. FDA. This fast progress, once again, demonstrated the execution excellence of our team. Gannex is advancing clinical trials of FXR agonist ASC42 in both China and the U.S. to meet the unmet medical needs for patients with PBC. We are dedicated to improving the current treatments of PBC and providing more options for patients." said Dr. Jinzi J. Wu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ascletis.
[1] Lv T, Chen S, Li M, et al. Regional variation and temporal trend of primary biliary cholangitis epidemiology: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020;36:1423–1434.
[2] Lu M, Zhou Y, Haller I V, et al. Increasing Prevalence of Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Reduced Mortality With Treatment [J]. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018, 16(8): 1342-50 e1. DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2017.12.033.
[3] Lindor K D, Bowlus C L, Boyer J, et al. Primary Biliary Cholangitis: 2018 Practice Guidance from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases [J]. Hepatology 2019, 69(1): 394-419. DOI: 10.1002/hep.30145.
About Ascletis
Ascletis is an innovative R&D driven biotech listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1672.HK), covering the entire value chain from discovery and development to manufacturing and commercialization. Led by a management team with deep expertise and a proven track record, Ascletis focuses on three therapeutic areas with unmet medical needs from a global perspective: viral diseases, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and oncology. Through excellent execution, Ascletis rapidly advances its drug pipeline with an aim of leading in global competition. To date, Ascletis has three marketed products, i.e. ritonavir tablets, GANOVO® and ASCLEVIR®, and 20 drug candidates in its R&D pipeline. The most advanced drug candidates include ASC22 (HBV functional cure), ASC10 and ASC11(oral small molecules for COVID-19 treatment), ASC40 (recurrent glioblastoma), ASC42 (PBC, primary biliary cholangitis), and ASC40 (acne).
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- The East Oahu home of Gary Ruby -- the man who was murdered and encased in cement in a bathtub -- is now in escrow.
The listing agent, Heidi Bertucci of Corcoran Pacific Properties, confirmed to KITV4 Island News that the she received multiple offers, and that an expected closing date on an offer is scheduled between Sept. 7-20 for more than the listing price.
The home, which was just listed for sale 13 days ago, was listed for just under $2.5 million.
The real estate listings website Zillow reports that the home has already garnered more than 10,000 views, and has been saved more than 500 times.
Ruby purchased the 2,327 sq. ft. home for about $2.2 million about two years ago.
"I sold the house two years ago and received less offers then than this time around," Bertucci told KITV4. "I didn't know what to expect when listing it."
However, the combination of a continued, red-hot real estate market, the supreme condition of the home and its sought-after location and ocean views, have attracted many buyers.
The infamous home was the site of a murder investigation in early March 2022, after Honolulu police discovered Ruby's body in a bathtub inside the home.
According to court documents, the suspected killer, 23-year-old Juan Baron, was in a relationship with Ruby. Baron's trial is scheduled for later this month.
Duane Shimogawa has more than 15 years of experience in the media industry with stints as a reporter/anchor at several TV and radio stations, as well as newspapers such as Pacific Business News, Hawaii News Now, KNDU/KNDO-TV, and more. | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/hawaii-home-site-of-grisly-murder-investigation-is-now-in-escrow-after-only-13-days/article_9f4535c8-1ce4-11ed-bf15-1f1717f64fc4.html | 2022-08-16T00:33:54Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/hawaii-home-site-of-grisly-murder-investigation-is-now-in-escrow-after-only-13-days/article_9f4535c8-1ce4-11ed-bf15-1f1717f64fc4.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A rental unit apartment building in the East Village neighborhood of New York is seen here on July 12. The majority of Americans say they're worried about being able to pay for housing.
If you are feeling the pinch of higher rents, you're not alone.
Nearly 60% of renters saw a rent increase during the past year, while just 38% said they saw their income increase, according to a study from Freddie Mac. And renters were less likely than all employed respondents to have gotten a raise. As a result, nearly 1 in 5 who experienced a rent increase said they are now "extremely likely" to miss a payment.
"The surge in rents that took place over the last 12 months has created even greater housing uncertainty for the most vulnerable renters," said Kevin Palmer, head of Freddie Mac Multifamily. "Our survey shows that the national housing affordability crisis is worsening, and that inflation is a key driver."
Of those who saw a rent increase, 15% said it was a hike of more than 10%.
Higher housing costs and inflation have altered the plans for many potential homebuyers as well, according to the study.
Nearly three-quarters of renter households who were planning to buy a home said they've become less likely to over the past year. Among those less likely to buy, half said it was because of high home prices, while 39% pointed to difficulty coming up with a down payment and 34% blamed increased interest rates.
While 48% of respondents said they have cut nonessential items like entertainment because of rising prices, 44% said they have put less money toward their savings.
The higher costs are translating into real pocketbook concerns for households.
A majority of survey respondents, 62%, said they were concerned about not being able to pay for their housing in the next year. An even greater share, 84%, said they are concerned about an economic recession and half are concerned about losing their job.
While 39% of respondents reported having enough money for the things they want to spend money on in addition to what they need, 41% said they live paycheck to paycheck with just enough money coming in to get by. Roughly 20% of people reported they sometimes don't have enough money for basics like food and housing until the next payday.
Conducted in early June among a representative sample of 2,000 American consumers, the survey found that nearly all surveyed households were affected by higher prices during the prior year. Increases in the cost of groceries and household items impacted 66% of people in the survey. Among the other most cited areas for cost increases were transportation, eating out and utilities. | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/majority-of-americans-say-theyre-worried-about-being-able-to-pay-for-housing/article_4fd77d80-c301-520d-845f-977d9d4b6c0e.html | 2022-08-16T00:34:00Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/majority-of-americans-say-theyre-worried-about-being-able-to-pay-for-housing/article_4fd77d80-c301-520d-845f-977d9d4b6c0e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KAILUA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Hawaii is the most well-known coffee-growing region in the nation, with a 200-year history across the islands.
That's what makes it a perfect location for two of six U.S. Coffee Championships preliminary competitions: Roaster and Brewers Cup.
Competitors will be vying for top honors in each category for a chance to advance to the Qualifying Round at Tradition Coffee Roasters in Kailua, Aug. 19-21.
This is the first time the Hawai'i Coffee Association is hosting an event since the start of the pandemic.
WATCH: HCA joined GMH to talk about the competitions
This is the third time Hawai'i has been selected as a Preliminary Round Host. The first year, HCA hosted the Brewers Cup competition; the second year it hosted Brewers Cup again and added the Barista competition. This year, the Hawaii Coffee Association will host the Brewers Cup competition with the first-time addition of the Roasters competition.
"These exciting events are intended to provide a platform on which Hawaii can showcase our local talent on stage to a global audience. Hawaii is home to some of the most skilled coffee professionals anywhere," said HCA's Brittany Horn. "Their ability to roast and prepare Hawaii-grown coffee is unsurpassed."
Brewers Cup
Each Brewers Cup Prelim hosts 6-16 competitors. Each competitor will have the chance to taste three coffees, sourced by Hawai’i based roasters, and then will select one of the three options provided.HCA will be providing competitors with Hawai’i grown coffees from Paradise Coffee Roasters, Big Island Coffee Roasters, and Hala Tree Coffee.
Once competitors have selected the coffee that they wish to compete with, they will have 30-60 minutes of practice time to perfect a brew method and then 8-minutes to make a presentation about the coffee preparation while brewing that coffee to a panel of two sensory judges and one head judge.
Once the coffee has been served to the judges, judges will critique the coffee on cup characteristics of aroma, flavor, body and balance and the competitors customer service. The Top 4 scoring competitors from each Prelim receive a reserved spot at one of the CoffeeChamps Qualifying Competitions.
Roaster
The Roaster Competition consists of three components: Cup-To-Profile Presentations, Judges Cupping and Audience Service.
The U.S. Roaster Prelims competitors will pick up in person or be shipped 20 pounds of compulsory green coffee provided by Kona Hills two weeks prior to the competition, they will roast it, and bring 2-pounds to their Prelim.
In the Cup-To-Profile Presentations, competitors have five minutes to present, but not serve, their Hawaii-grown coffee to two judges. During the Judges Cupping segment, judges evaluate each competitor’s roasted coffee in a blind cupping. In the third segment, competitors have 20-30 minutes to serve their Hawaii-grown coffee to the audience. Competitors will be evaluated and scored by a head judge and two sensory judges. Competitor’s coffee will be brewed on batch brewers by volunteers before the start of the Audience Service.
The Top 3 scoring competitors from each Roaster Prelim receive a reserved spot at one of the CoffeeChamps Qualifying Competitions.
"The main goals for most competitors include professional development, industry exposure, and networking," said HCA's Madeleine Longoria Garcia. "In Hawaii, specifically, we see this as an excellent opportunity to bring several - if not all - sectors of our local coffee community together to engage on a more meaningful level; all competitors are using locally-grown coffee in their presentations."
Previously, interested local competitors had to take on the investment of traveling to the continental U.S. to participate or seek financial sponsorship from local companies. Hosting the competition here means a massive barrier is removed and local competitors have greater access to participate while showcasing the entirety of Hawai'i's local coffee supply chain.
This year, the event will be open to the public on August 20-21 Saturday and Sunday from 9 am - 5 pm at Tradition Coffee Roasters in Kailua, O’ahu. Those interested in expanding their coffee knowledge, learn more about the intricacies of Hawaii coffee and see how coffee is evaluated are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be various events throughout the day as well as food and entertainment.
Hawaii Coffee Association: Mission is to represent all sectors of the Hawaii coffee industry, including growers, millers, wholesalers, roasters and retailers. The HCA’s primary objective is to increase awareness and consumption of Hawaiian coffees. A major component of HCA’s work is the continuing education of members and consumers. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/hawaii-coffee-association-hosts-international-roaster-and-brewer-competitions-on-oahu/article_719798be-1ce9-11ed-82f8-f3bd1ee02db0.html | 2022-08-16T00:34:06Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/hawaii-coffee-association-hosts-international-roaster-and-brewer-competitions-on-oahu/article_719798be-1ce9-11ed-82f8-f3bd1ee02db0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Melatonin overdoses in children are up 530% over the past decade, according to a new health study. That national study revealed the majority of those serious cases coming from unintentional or accidental ingestions in children under the age of 5.
Melatonin is a supplement sleep aid that can be purchased over the counter at any drug store. And doctors equate the timing of these increased overdoses to higher levels stress and irregular sleep patterns brought on during the COVID-19 pandemic.
That national study also showed a spike in the quantities of melatonin purchased during that time.
So, when these cases started going up, doctors and scientists teamed up to take a closer look at the supplement and the findings they said were very indicative of what we've been seeing.
“When they looked at 30 melatonin products that they just got off the drug shelves almost all of them didn't match the amount that was in there that was written on the label. So you just don't know when you're purchasing this melatonin how much is truly in there,” said Dr. Jessica Kosut, pediatrics specialist at Kapiolani Medical Center.
And the reason for this Dr. Kosut explained is because melatonin is a supplement, not a medication, and therefore doesn't require the same Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing and regulations as something like Advil would undergo. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/melatonin-overdoses-in-kids-up-530-over-past-decade-according-to-study/article_aba65250-1cf0-11ed-a0ef-cf89ec58ef09.html | 2022-08-16T00:34:12Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/melatonin-overdoses-in-kids-up-530-over-past-decade-according-to-study/article_aba65250-1cf0-11ed-a0ef-cf89ec58ef09.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Freshly crowned Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and two-time Wimbledon titlist Petra Kvitova were among the Grand Slam winners in action on Day 1 of the Western & Southern Open.
More results from major champions to be added as the day continues...
Elena Rybakina d. Mayar Sherif 6-3, 6-2
Rybakina continued to settle into her new status as Grand Slam titlist with an efficient and focused first-round win. Sherif, playing the second match of her comeback from a foot injury that had sidelined her for two months, proved intermittently dangerous. The No.58-ranked Egyptian struck her heavy forehand with relish and ultimately tallied some impressive stats, finding 11 winners to five unforced errors.
Indeed, Sherif led by a break at 3-2 in the first set. But from that point Rybakina settled into a groove on serve, backed up by several lethal backhands. The Kazakh saved all four further break points against her to reel off 10 of the next 12 games, and finished with 13 winners to 11 unforced errors.
Petra Kvitova def. Jil Teichmann 6-7(2), 7-6(6), 6-3
Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova saved a match point on her way to ousting last year's Western & Southern Open finalist Teichmann. Making her 11th Cincinnati appearance (tied for the most at the event), Kvitova held on to prevail after 2 hours and 47 minutes.
Highlights: Kvitova def. Teichmann
World No.21 Teichmann held a 2-1 head-to-head lead coming into the battle of left-handers against 23rd-ranked Kvitova. Teichmann nearly won in two tiebreak sets, saving a set point at 5-4 in the second set and holding her match point at 6-5 in the second-set tiebreak.
But former World No.2 Kvitova found a big serve to set up a forehand winner and erase that match point, then leveled the match with a putaway on her second set point. In the third set, Kvitova won all 16 of her first-service points and was never broken, completing the comeback.
Veronika Kudermetova d. Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-3
Only one place separates Krejcikova and Kudermetova in this week's rankings, with Krejcikova holding a mere two-point lead at No.19 to Kudermetova's No.20. But their momentum is carrying them in opposite directions, something that Kudermetova's 74-minute victory underlined.
The only previous time the two had met was a significant milestone for Krejcikova, who won 6-2, 6-2 in the final round of 2018 Roland Garros qualifying to make her Grand Slam main-draw debut. Three years later, she would be crowned singles champion in Paris.
But the Czech has struggled to regain that form since returning from an elbow injury two months ago. Her record since coming back is 5-7, and this result means that she is on a three-match losing streak.
Conversely, Kudermetova's 2022 has been highlighted by three finals, two further semifinals (including two weeks ago in San Jose), a maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros and a Top 20 debut last month. Her season record is now 29-15.
More to come... | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2745042/photos-slam-champs-rybakina-kvitova-win-cincinnati-openers | 2022-08-16T00:38:53Z | wtatennis.com | control | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2745042/photos-slam-champs-rybakina-kvitova-win-cincinnati-openers | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Back on home soil, Amanda Anisimova is already knocking out Top 10 opposition at the Western & Southern Open. The American, ranked World No.23, dispatched No.9 seed Daria Kasatkina 6-4, 6-4 in their 1-hour and 19-minute first-round match.
Fast facts: Anisimova is now 3-0 against recent San Jose champion Kasatkina, and 6-0 in sets. The 20-year-old New Jersey native defeated Kasatkina in straight sets at 2020 Auckland and dropped only two games in her semifinal victory at Melbourne Summer Set 2 earlier this year.
Anisimova continued her mastery of World No.10 Kasatkina in Cincinnati, firing 33 winners to just five from her opponent. Anisimova did drop serve four times, but she also converted six of her seven break points to take home the victory.
The win marks Anisimova's seventh Top 10 win of her career, four of those coming in her resurgent 2022. Anisimova has won 33 matches on tour this season, the fourth-most among all players. This year, she won the Melbourne Summer Set 2 title and also reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Cincinnati 2022: Draws, dates and everything you need to know
Key plays: Anisimova saw a first-set lead slip from 3-1 to 4-4, but the American surged at the end of the opener. Anisimova slammed a forehand winner to complete a love hold for 5-4, then ended a rally with a winner from her backhand side to break for the one-set lead.
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A similar scenario occurred in the second set, where a series of powerful forehands gave Anisimova another 5-4 lead. Kasatkina led 40-30 in the next game, but an Anisimova passing winner brought her to deuce, and two forehand winners in succession allowed her to close out the match from there.
Next up: Anisimova will face a fellow American in the second round, as she will take on the winner of the first-round match between 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and Shelby Rogers, who is currently ranked at a career-high No.30.
Alexandrova rallies to beat Fernandez
No.27 Ekaterina Alexandrova mounted a pair of comebacks to defeat No.13 seed Leylah Fernandez, 6-4, 7-5 in the first round. Alexandrova will face either Naomi Osaka or Zhang Shuai in the second round.
Playing her first tournament since Berlin, Alexandrova rallied from 3-0 down in the first set and 5-1 down in the second set to upend Fernandez and level their head-to-head 1-1. Fernandez served for the second set twice, but Alexandrova wiped out two set points to prolonge the set, ultimately winning the last six games of the match.
A champion in s'Hertogenbosch, Alexandrova came into Cincinnati just two spots below her career-high ranking of No.25. Her win over Fernandez is her fourth Top 20 win of the season. | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2745149/anisimova-ousts-kasatkina-fernandez-upset-in-cincinnati-first-round | 2022-08-16T00:38:58Z | wtatennis.com | control | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2745149/anisimova-ousts-kasatkina-fernandez-upset-in-cincinnati-first-round | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MASON, Ohio -- Newly crowned doubles No.1 Coco Gauff woke up to a phone that was blowing up with congratulatory messages. It was only then that it dawned on her that becoming the second-youngest doubles No.1 in the history of the Hologic WTA Tour was kind of a big deal.
"It's pretty cool to be No.1 in something," Gauff 18, said Monday at the Western & Southern Open, where she is once again set to play both singles and doubles with Jessica Pegula. Not only are the duo the highest-ranked Americans in singles, they also sit at No.1 in the Porsche Race to the WTA Finals in doubles.
"People overlook [doubles] sometimes, but people forget, Serena has 23 Slams in singles but she has 14 in doubles," Gauff said. "That's why she's the greatest player, too, because she dominates both sides of the game."
#1 in the CG1🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/FDRjnGuYLF
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) August 15, 2022
Gauff comes off a confidence-boosting week at the National Bank Open, where she earned two tough wins against Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and former No.2 Aryna Sabalenka to make the quarterfinals. With back-to-back quarterfinals under her belt this summer, Gauff looks on pace to peak at the US Open.
"I think that's what I need, more matches, because in a Grand Slam very few people can play great the whole match for two weeks," Gauff said. "You always have one bad set or something. I think that having those matches under my belt helps.
"Even though I lost to Simona, I think that was the best tennis that I played that week in Toronto, even though I had those wins. But I think that was a step in the right direction."
As Gauff eyes a return to the US Open, she appears better equipped to handle the pressure pot that can be competitive at your home Slam. Gauff's first foray in New York in 2019 wasn't pleasant, but it was certainly memorable. Playing after her breakout Wimbledon run at 15 years old, Gauff said she went into the Open believing the hype surrounding her.
"That was so stupid for me to believe that because [Naomi Osaka] had two Grand Slams at that point, and I was 15 playing my first US Open," she said. "I believe that I can win the match, there's nothing wrong with that. But I thought that I was supposed to do something -- not believe that I could do it -- I actually thought I was expected to do it.
"Now I'm just believing in it, more than expecting it, because you have to be realistic. And I think at that time nobody was really realistic."
It was the first time that I couldn't handle the pressure… I have to be ready to have this pressure, to have this kind of moments, and to learn how to handle it! 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/dLypEV1Ihg
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) August 10, 2022
Asked about Carlos Alcaraz's post-match comments from Montreal last week that he failed to handle the pressure for the first time as a top player, Gauff had nothing but empathy and a simple piece of advice: Look in the mirror.
"I'm sure Carlos and I, for the rest of our careers, people are going to expect things from us. You almost have to embrace it.
"I never spoke to him personally about it, but watching him I feel like he embraces it. I learned a lot from watching him, believe it or not. I would watch him practice all the time and watch him play these matches when he's playing these big players. I just love the way that he went so big on those shots.
"And then at French Open, that's what I told myself. I literally said 'What would Carlos do?' I'm just going to go big and go for my shots and go for these decisions. I think that Carlos does a great job embracing it. So I feel bad for Montreal, but I'm sure he's going to turn it around [immediately] because he has greatness in him. That's not deniable."
Coping with pressure has been a challenge for Gauff, but she is the first to admit she made an important breakthrough this year. She was the most relaxed she's ever been at the French Open and was rewarded by a stellar run to her first major final. She's added more power and intention to her game, and shored up her forehand and serve under new coach Diego Moyano.
The success has been consistent ever since. She followed up her Paris run by making the Berlin semifinals.
"I feel like everybody knows I'm fast. I think sometimes I just go and just put the ball in the court because I know I can run it down. That was my old mentality.
"But now I think I'm trying to take my chances more and be more aggressive. Because playing [the old] way would definitely get me quarterfinals or fourth round in Slams. But to get to that final moment you need to take care of those details. I think I'm slowly taking care of those details."
On Tuesday, the 11th-seeded Gauff will take on Marie Bouzkova in the Round of 32 in Cincinnati. | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2745835/learning-from-her-mistakes-coco-gauff-embracing-the-expectations | 2022-08-16T00:39:00Z | wtatennis.com | control | https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2745835/learning-from-her-mistakes-coco-gauff-embracing-the-expectations | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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