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OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A decisive statewide vote in favor of abortion rights in traditionally conservative Kansas was confirmed with a partial hand recount, with fewer than 100 votes changing after the last county reported results Sunday.
Nine of the state’s 105 counties recounted their votes at the request of Melissa Leavitt, who has pushed for tighter election laws. A longtime anti-abortion activist, Mark Gietzen, is covering most of the costs. Gietzen acknowledged in an interview that it was unlikely to change the outcome.
A no vote in the referendum signaled a desire to keep existing abortion protections and a yes vote was for allowing the Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban abortion. After the recounts, “no” votes lost 87 votes and “yes” gained 6 votes.
Eight of the counties reported their results by the state’s Saturday deadline, but Sedgwick County delayed releasing its final count until Sunday because spokeswoman Nicole Gibbs said some of the ballots weren’t separated into the correct precincts during the initial recount and had to be resorted Saturday. She said the number of votes cast overall didn’t change.
A larger than expected turnout of voters on Aug. 2 rejected a ballot measure that would have removed protections for abortion rights from the Kansas Constitution and given to the Legislature the right to further restrict or ban abortion. It failed by 18 percentage points, or 165,000 votes statewide.
The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Gietzen, of Wichita, and Leavitt, of Colby, in far northwestern Kansas, have both suggested there might have been problems without pointing to many examples.
Recounts increasingly are tools to encourage supporters of a candidate or cause to believe an election was stolen rather than lost. A wave of candidates who have echoed former President Donald Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was rigged have called for recounts after losing their own Republican primaries.
Kansas law requires a recount if those who ask for it prove they can cover the counties’ costs. The counties pay only if the outcome changes.
Leavitt and Gietzen provided credit cards to pay for the nearly $120,000 cost, according to the secretary of state’s office. Leavitt has an online fundraising page. Gietzen also said he is getting donations from a network built over three decades in the anti-abortion movement.
Gietzen said Sunday he doesn’t accept the results of the Sedgwick County recount because of the discrepancy about the way the ballots were sorted and because some of the recount happened Saturday without outside observers present to watch.
“We still don’t know what happened in Sedgwick County. I won’t pay for Sedgwick County,” he said.
He said he’s also concerned about the results statewide because of a report out of Cherokee county in southeast Kansas about the results of one county election being transposed between two candidates when the results were transferred on a thumb drive from one voting machine to a tabulating machine.
Gietzen said he plans to file a lawsuit Monday seeking a full statewide recount.
Gietzen said he won’t publicly report the names of private donors helping him finance the recount, even though a state ethics official says it’s required. Gietzen, who leads a small GOP group, the Kansas Republican Assembly, argues that he’s not campaigning for the anti-abortion measure but is instead promoting election integrity.
Votes were recounted in Douglas County, home to the University of Kansas’ main campus; Johnson County, in suburban Kansas City; Sedgwick County, home to Wichita, Shawnee County, home to Topeka; and Crawford, Harvey, Jefferson, Lyon and Thomas counties. Abortion opponents lost all of those counties except Thomas.
In Jefferson County, the margin remained the same, with the pro- and anti-amendment totals declining by four votes each. Linda Buttron, the county clerk, blamed the change on things like ovals not being darkened and “the challenges of hand counting ballots.”
In Lyon County, the anti-amendment group lost a vote. County Clerk and Election Officer Tammy Vopat said she wasn’t sure the reason. But she noted: “You have to factor in human error.”
Johnson County, the most populous in Kansas, faced the biggest recounting challenge because it had the most ballots. It pulled in workers from different departments to help. The sorting process took so long that the actual counting didn’t begin until Thursday afternoon.
“This is almost like doing an Ironman triathlon and having to add on another marathon at the end,” said Fred Sherman, the county’s Election Commissioner. “So it is quite a gargantuan process.”
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Hanna reported from Topeka, Kansas. Josh Funk contributed to this report from Omaha, Nebraska.
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The road to becoming the first undisputed world heavyweight champion since 2000 is clear once again.
Oleksandr Usyk has the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts. Tyson Fury, for the time being at least, has the WBC title.
And they both want to fight each other.
“Hey, Tyson,” Usyk said after winning his rematch with Anthony Joshua on a split decision in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. “Back in ring, please, back in ring.”
Fury, after all, says he is retired, although that stance is being widely greeted with skepticism.
Indeed, after the Usyk-Joshya rematch, Fury said in a video he would be willing to take on Usyk.
For the right price.
“England has been relieved of its belts, yet again, as usual, but there is a remedy and a solution that I can suggest,” Fury said in the video published by boxing media company iFL TV. “If you want those belts back, then send in the Gypsy barbarian of England. Come on. Send me in.
“But it’s not going to be cheap. If you want the best, then you’ve got to pay. It’s going to be very expensive. So get your checkbook out.”
Fury hasn’t fought since knocking out Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium in April, after which he said he was retiring as “the best heavyweight there has ever been” because he had given his word to his wife, Paris.
Since then, he has said he’d be returning to boxing in order to set up a fight against Derek Chisora, a fellow Briton whom he beat twice early in his career.
Three days later, he said he had had a change of heart and had decided to “walk away.”
It’s clear Fury could be tempted back into the ring and what better fight to return to than for the opportunity to be the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis, who held all the belts from 1999-2000 before being stripped of the WBA title.
Usyk-Fury would be one of the biggest fights in a generation, with the added intrigue that both boxers are undefeated. Usyk was also undisputed cruiserweight champion from 2018-19.
As for Joshua, for so long the box-office name in the heavyweight division, he is on the outside looking in after falling to back-to-back losses to Usyk to add to his defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019.
That’s three losses in five fights, piercing the aura of a British boxer who sold out big stadiums and was once regarded as a knockout machine.
Dismissing talk of retirement, the 32-year-old Joshua said he plans to return to the ring in December and work his way back up to being a three-time champion. That would mean toiling away for now in the division’s second tier, with the likes of Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder potential opponents if he chooses to first see off some less dangerous fighters.
“I spoke to Eddie,” Joshua said, referring to his promoter, Eddie Hearn, “and asked him if it’s possible to get out in November because momentum is important in boxing. Eddie said December.
“If it’s about who I fight, it’s come one, come all. Whoever wants it can get it, I don’t mind.”
Joshua recently signed a long-term deal with DAZN, worth a reported $100 million, for the platform to show his next fights.
“We want to see AJ active,” Hearn said. “There have been too many gaps between fights.
“I would like to see him get back to enjoying himself, get back to the pressures of working his way back up to the championship belt. Now he will actually really start to enjoy himself.”
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and South Korea began their biggest combined military training in years Monday as they heighten their defense posture against the growing North Korean nuclear threat.
The drills could draw an angry response from North Korea, which has dialed up its weapons testing activity to a record pace this year while repeatedly threatening conflicts with Seoul and Washington amid a prolonged stalemate in diplomacy.
The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises will continue through Sept. 1 in South Korea and include field exercises involving aircraft, warships, tanks and potentially tens of thousands of troops.
While Washington and Seoul describe their exercises as defensive, North Korea portrays them as invasion rehearsals and has used them to justify its nuclear weapons and missiles development.
Ulchi Freedom Shield, which started along with a four-day South Korean civil defense training program led by government employees, will reportedly include exercises simulating joint attacks, front-line reinforcements of arms and fuel, and removals of weapons of mass destruction.
The allies will also train for drone attacks and other new developments in warfare shown during Russia’s war on Ukraine and practice joint military-civilian responses to attacks on seaports, airports and major industrial facilities such as semiconductor factories.
The United States and South Korea in past years had canceled some of their regular drills and downsized others to computer simulations to create space for the Trump administration’s diplomacy with North Korea and because of COVID-19 concerns.
Tensions have grown since the collapse of the second meeting between former President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in early 2019. The Americans then rejected North Korean demands for a major release of crippling U.S.-led sanctions in exchange for dismantling an aging nuclear complex, which would have amounted to a partial surrender of the North’s nuclear capabilities. Kim has since vowed to bolster his nuclear deterrent in face of “gangster-like” U.S. pressure.
South Korea’s military has not revealed the number of South Korean and U.S. troops participating in Ulchi Freedom Shield, but has portrayed the training as a message of strength. Seoul’s Defense Ministry said last week that Ulchi Freedom Shield “normalizes” large-scale training and field exercises between the allies to help bolster their alliance and strengthen their defense posture against the evolving North Korean threat.
Before being shelved or downsized, the United States and South Korea held major joint exercises every spring and summer in South Korea.
The spring drills had included live-fire drills involving a broad range of land, air and sea assets and usually involved around 10,000 American and 200,000 Korean troops. Tens of thousands of allied troops participated in the summertime drills, which mainly consisted of computer simulations to hone joint decision-making and planning, although South Korea’s military has emphasized the revival of field training this year.
The drills follow North Korea’s dismissal last week of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s “audacious” proposal of economic benefits in exchange for denuclearization steps, accusing Seoul of recycling proposals Pyongyang has long rejected.
Kim Yo Jong, the increasingly powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, described Yoon’s proposal as foolish and stressed that the North has no intentions to give away an arsenal her brother clearly sees as his strongest guarantee of survival.
She harshly criticized Yoon for continuing military exercises with the United States and also for letting South Korean civilian activists fly anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets and other “dirty waste” across the border by balloon.
She also ridiculed U.S.-South Korean military capabilities for monitoring the North’s missile activity, insisting that the South misread the launch site of the North’s latest missile tests on Wednesday last week, hours before Yoon used a news conference to urge Pyongyang to return to diplomacy.
Kim Yo Jong’s statement came a week after she warned of “deadly” retaliation against South Korea over a recent North Korean COVID-19 outbreak, which Pyongyang dubiously claims was caused by leaflets and other objects floated by southern activists. There are concerns that the threat portends a provocation which might include a nuclear or missile test or even border skirmishes, and that the North might try to raise tensions sometime around the allied drills.
In an interview with Associated Press Television last month, Choe Jin, deputy director of a think tank run by North Korea’s Foreign Ministry, said the United States and South Korea would face “unprecedented” security challenges if they don’t drop their hostile military pressure campaign against North Korea, including joint military drills.
Last week’s launches of two suspected cruise missiles extended a record pace in North Korean missile testing in 2022, which has involved more than 30 ballistic launches, including the country’s first demonstrations of intercontinental ballistic missiles in nearly five years.
North Korea’s heighted testing activity underscores its dual intent to advance its arsenal and force the United States to accept the idea of the North as a nuclear power so it can negotiate economic and security concessions from a position of strength, experts say.
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Pumpkin spice products for any season
Each year as autumn comes around, the world eagerly awaits for coffee shops to rotate pumpkin spice flavors into the mix. However, you don’t have to wait for the fall to dive into your favorite pumpkin spice products. And this year, you may even want to pumpkin spice it up by adding some new products to your repertoire of favorites.
Whether you prefer coffee, tea, scented candles or something else, several fall products may quell your pumpkin spice sweet tooth or keep you coming back for something new to you.
Pumpkin spice products worth trying
- Pumpkin spice coffee: Coffee is the most classic pumpkin spice drink, with the pumpkin spice latte starting it all just a few short years ago. Now, you can use pre-flavored pumpkin spice coffees and creamers to make achieving the flavor even easier.
- Pumpkin spice syrup: Another common pumpkin spice option is using a syrup. Syrups and sauces are what most coffee shops use to flavor their drinks. You can use syrups and sauces to recreate your favorite pumpkin spice lattes if you have an espresso machine at home.
- Pumpkin spice tea: A good pumpkin spice option for non-coffee drinkers is tea. You can find pumpkin spice flavors in black and herbal teas or in specific tea drinks such as the chai tea latte.
- Pumpkin spice candles: If you don’t want to drink your pumpkin spice, a candle is a good way to get into the fall spirit.
- Other pumpkin spice products: You can also find pumpkin spice products such as air fresheners, clothing, foods, sweets, actual spices and more.
Best pumpkin spice coffee
Top pumpkin spice coffee
Door County Pre-Ground Seasonal Flavored Pumpkin Spice Coffee
What you need to know: This Wisconsin-made coffee includes pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg flavoring, and it comes pre-ground so you can start brewing right away.
What you’ll love: This bag of coffee includes eight ounces of ground coffee for a super affordable price. It’s a medium roast with a delicious autumn pumpkin spice flavor without being too overpowering. You can also buy this pumpkin spice coffee in decaf or whole-bean versions.
What you should consider: Buyers found the eight-ounce bag a little small.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top pumpkin spice coffee for the money
Eight O’Clock Ground Pumpkin Spice Flavored Coffee
What you need to know: This is a fairly tasty bag of pre-ground pumpkin spice coffee for how affordable it is, and it’s roasted in Maryland.
What you’ll love: This 11-ounce bag of coffee is a medium roast and includes flavoring notes of pumpkin, brown sugar, sweet cream and some unnamed spices. Eight O’Clock also provides charitable contributions to environmental causes and the communities of their farmers.
What you should consider: This brand doesn’t offer a decaf pumpkin spice coffee.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best pumpkin spice syrup
Top pumpkin spice syrup
Jordan’s Three-Pack Of Sugar-Free Pumpkin Flavored Skinny Syrups
What you need to know: This three-pack of pumpkin syrups includes pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin spice and pumpkin caramel flavors which can be added to nearly any drink.
What you’ll love: This delicious flavor pack offers more variety than getting a single pumpkin spice flavor. They also have zero calories and sugar. Each bottle is 12.7 fluid ounces, but a little goes a long way when using syrups.
What you should consider: Some didn’t like the sugar-free flavor of these syrups.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top pumpkin spice syrup for the money
Torani Pure Made 16.5-Ounce Bottle Of Pumpkin Pie Sauce And Syrup
What you need to know: Torani’s classic pumpkin pie sauce offers a thick, creamy syrup that makes hot drinks such as coffee, chai or hot chocolate taste like fall.
What you’ll love: This bottle of pumpkin pie sauce is large enough to last you a while, and a small amount of it packs a flavorful punch. It’s made without artificial preservatives, colors or GMOs and this brand is a trusted standard in many coffee shops today.
What you should consider: This is much thicker than other syrups, and it can be hard to get it to mix well without adding some hot liquids.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best pumpkin spice tea
Top pumpkin spice tea
Vahdam India Pumpkin Spice Blend Herbal Tea Bags
What you need to know: If you’re looking for something different than coffee, this delicious herbal tea is great for mornings or nights, and it includes all-natural ingredients.
What you’ll love: This tea includes natural flavors such as pumpkin, turmeric, ginger, cardamom and cinnamon to give it a unique pumpkin spice flavor. Because it’s herbal, this tea doesn’t have any caffeine, making it less bitter than your average tea.
What you should consider: Some buyers were looking for something caffeinated.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top pumpkin spice tea for the money
Tazo Pumpkin Spice Black Chai Tea Bags
What you need to know: This chai is affordable and offers a unique pumpkin spice flavor to the classic chai tea and chai tea latte.
What you’ll love: This includes 20 tea bags, each of which you can use to make two to three cups of tea. Chai is a black tea, so it has a good amount of caffeine. This product also goes great with some steamed milk, making it a tasty pumpkin spice chai tea latte.
What you should consider: This tea wasn’t a hit for those who don’t like chai tea.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best pumpkin spice candle
Top pumpkin spice candle
Sweet Water Decor Soy Scented Pumpkin Spice Candle
What you need to know: This fragrant candle is perfect for pumpkin spice lovers who want to enjoy the smell instead of the flavor.
What you’ll love: This candle is nine ounces and includes fragrance notes of vanilla, buttercream and autumn spices. It comes in a clear jar you can reuse after it’s done burning, and its overall design is subtle enough to fit in with any space.
What you should consider: Some thought it burned faster than the advertised 40-hour burn time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top pumpkin spice candle for the money
Yankee Candle Spiced Pumpkin Large Jar Scented Single-Wick Candle
What you need to know: This huge 22-ounce scented candle offers around 110 hours of burn time and includes a natural fiber wick that burns consistently.
What you’ll love: This candle wax is paraffin-grade and offers natural scents such as baked pumpkin spice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar. This candle’s container is 100 percent recyclable and the company is partnered with TerraCycle.
What you should consider: This candle’s scent isn’t as high-quality as candles with natural fragrances.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Routine children’s vaccinations urged amid decline
(CNN) - As students return to school, experts are urging parents to get routine vaccinations for their children amid an overall vaccine decline across the United States in the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
”If you think back over time, there were diseases like measles, mumps, chicken pox, whooping cough were fairly common. We no longer see these diseases that often and that’s because of our immunization program,” pediatrician Dr. Julie Morita said.
In data released by the CDC in April, researchers compared state and local immunization programs across the country.
In the 2020 to 2021 school year, they found vaccination coverage decreased by about 1% for all vaccines compared to the school year before.
”That’s the first time we’ve seen a dip like this in a long time,” Morita said.
Morita, who is also a member of the CDC Advisory Committee to the Director, says in order to keep vaccine preventable diseases at bay, people have to keep the level of routine vaccinations high.
She says part of the decrease came from doctor’s offices not being open during the height of the pandemic.
”But on top of that, there was a bit of spillover because parents had questions and concerns about the COVID vaccines. They seemed relatively new and there were questions about safety and the effectiveness of the vaccines and there may have been a bit of spillover into the other routinely recommended childhood vaccines,” Morita said. “While we have strong evidence that the COVID vaccines are safe and effective, there’s even more evidence and even longer duration of use of these other vaccines, so we know they are safe and effective and they prevent really serious diseases.”
CDC researchers say enforcing vaccination policies and follow-up with undervaccinated students are key to improving vaccination rates.
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What are the best waffle makers?
Whether piled high with fruit or combined with savory food items, waffles are a popular treat. In fact, waffles are beloved by so many people that we now celebrate them on National Waffle Day. On Aug. 24, everyone will be getting out their trusty waffle makers and passing the syrup.
While restaurant waffles are hard to beat, nothing compares to enjoying a fluffy waffle from the comfort of your kitchen. So, if you want to celebrate National Waffle Day without leaving your house, check out these waffle makers.
What to consider when choosing a waffle maker
Style
Classic waffle maker
Standard American waffles are made with a classic waffle maker. They’re thin with an even texture on the surface and are denser and crispier than other styles.
Belgian waffle maker
Those who enjoy a fluffy yet thick waffle will prefer a Belgian waffle maker. Its telltale sign is deep pockets. These are better at holding more syrup, strawberries or any other topping.
Waffle maker features
Shape
The two main waffle shapes are square and round. However, some waffle makers come in unique shapes, such as a heart, unicorn or trucks. They can also have fun designs, including a bunny or a dinosaur.
Capacity
Standard waffle makers generally produce one waffle at a time. If you need a larger capacity, rotating waffle makers often make two at a time, and some square waffle makers produce up to four at once. However, it’s important to keep in mind that a larger capacity often means that it takes up more counter and storage space.
Cooking plates
When considering cooking plates, it’s essential to look at the grid depth and whether or not it’s nonstick. The grid depth creates a thicker waffle with deeper pockets to hold more topping. Nonstick plates prevent waffles from sticking or tearing and allow for quicker cleanup with less scrubbing.
Best waffle makers
Budget
For a single person or a kitchen with limited space, consider this miniature 4-inch waffle maker. The interior is entirely nonstick, making cleanup convenient and quick. Not only does it come in a variety of color options, but it also features unique designs to choose from, including a bunny, pineapple, pumpkin or traditional waffle squares.
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Those who enjoy extra toppings or syrup will appreciate this Belgian waffle maker, which has deep pockets to hold a ton of strawberries, chocolate chips or whip cream. The 8-inch nonstick plates allow for a quick cleanup. The adjustable temperature is ideal for cooking different types of batters.
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Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian waffle Maker
Designed with a wraparound channel, this waffle maker reduces the mess from overflow by catching excess batter. Additional features include a shade selector to choose from seven doneness levels and extra strong nonstick plates. For those who have limited space, this waffle maker can also be stored vertically in small areas.
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Bella Classic Rotating Nonstick Belgian waffle Maker
While it’s a single waffle maker, it can cook up to four waffles in just 10 minutes, producing 1-inch restaurant-style waffles right from your kitchen. With a rotating design and browning control dial, waffles will be even and consistently cooked every time. Plus, the nonstick coating is PFOA-free, and the drip tray is dishwasher-safe.
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Mid-range
Presto Belgian waffle Bowl Maker
National Waffle Day celebrates waffles of all types, including waffle bowls. This maker produces a 4-inch thick waffle bowl, ready to be filled with ice cream, fruit, sausage or your other favorite topping. The nonstick coating helps the waffle remove easily and makes for easy cleanup.
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Hamilton Beach 4-Slice nonstick Belgian waffle Maker
To make a lot of waffles at once, consider this Belgian waffle maker that produces four at once. It’s straightforward to operate, with an indicator light signaling when it’s time to add the batter and when the waffles are ready. Plus, it’s compact, folds up and can be stored flat or upright in tight spaces.
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Black+Decker Rotating Waffle Maker
This sleek, all-black waffle maker looks great in any kitchen. Its rotating design allows the batter to be evenly distributed, producing fluffy, consistently cooked waffles every time. Additional features include a drip tray to keep counters clean, plates with a durable nonstick coating and deep grids to produce thick, restaurant-quality waffles.
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Presto Stuffler Stuffed Waffle Maker
After eating a stuffed waffle, you’ll never return to a regular waffle maker. The Stuffler creates waffles with toppings baked inside, from pie filling, fresh fruit, chocolate, cheese, pepperoni and more. While the waffles are thick, the rotating design ensures an even cook over and over again. Plus, each stuffed waffle takes just a few minutes.
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High-end
Families can cook four waffles at once, all with deep pockets to hold a mountain of toppings. This waffle maker features five browning levels, red and green indicator lights and removable plates that are dishwasher-safe to make cleanup a breeze. Storage is also convenient thanks to the locking lid and wrappable cord.
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Cuisinart Rotating Double Maker Waffle-Iron
This rotating waffle iron makes two round Belgian waffles at once with 1-inch deep batter pockets. Convenient features include a six-setting browning control, LED indicator lights and a nonstick coating. It also comes with a cup for batter and a 36-inch power cord for accessibility.
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Cuisinart WAF-300P1 Belgian waffle Maker
For professional quality waffles at home, opt for this Belgian waffle maker. It makes four thick waffles at once with nonstick-coated grids that easily release. The indicator lights signal when it’s ready to bake or ready to eat, and this maker also comes with dishwasher-safe pancake plates.
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Breville The Smart Waffle Pro 2 Slice Waffle Maker
With intelligent automation dials, users can perfectly cook classic, Belgian, chocolate or buttermilk waffles. This waffle maker features 12 browning settings for individual preference, a no-mess moat to keep the batter from overflowing onto countertops, and thermal pro even heat to evenly distribute heat across the cooking plates.
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Updated August 21, 2022 at 7:14 AM ET
On a recent summer day, President Joe Biden awarded the nation's highest civilian honor — the Presidential Medal of Freedom — to civil rights lawyer Fred Gray.
While Gray may not be as well known as other giants of the civil rights movement — names like John Lewis, Rosa Parks and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. — his legacy is no less vital.
"One of the most important civil rights lawyers in our history, Fred's legal brilliance and strategy desegregated schools and secured the right to vote," Biden said during last month's Medal of Freedom ceremony. "An ordained minister, he imbued a righteous calling that touched the soul of our nation."
Fresh out of law school, Gray represented 15 year-old Claudette Colvin, who was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person — nine months before Parks did the same thing.
During the bus boycott in Montgomery, Ala. that Gray helped organize, he defended Parks and the others who were arrested for participating — including King, who once called Gray the "chief counsel" of the protest movement.
If Gray's life had a motto, it would be, as he often says, "To destroy everything segregated I could find." But growing up in Montgomery in the 1930s and 40s, Gray says he wasn't thinking about presidential medals. "It just was a matter of a Black boy living in a Black community where everything was completely segregated."
Gray, now 91 and still practicing law, recently sat down to speak with NPR about his work. Here are excerpts from that conversation, edited in parts for clarity and length.
Interview Highlights
What drove him to a career in law
As I grew up basically there were two professions that a young African American could think about being and that would be a preacher or a teacher.
So I thought I would end up being a preacher ... My family was very religious. Youngest of four children. My father died when I was two. Mother only had a sixth-grade education, but we had a preacher who was from Tennessee and he knew about a church school that prepared boys in the Church of Christ to be preachers. They found a way to get me up to that school ... and I apparently was a pretty good little boy preacher.
But I finished high school ... I was going to go to and had been accepted at what was then Alabama State College for Negroes, which is now Alabama State University in Montgomery. On the buses traveling from the west side of Montgomery to the east side I realized these problems African Americans were having and I decided that I was going to be a lawyer.
They told me that lawyers helped people who had problems. And I thought that Black people in Montgomery had problems. So I was going to become a lawyer and help solve those problems. But I didn't just want to practice law, I wanted to practice law in Alabama and help to solve the problems in my hometown.
Meeting Rosa Parks
I had met Mrs. Rosa Parks when I was a student at Alabama State before I went to law school. And she was the secretary to the branch of the NAACP. She was chairman of the youth committee. And I would go to some of her youth meetings when I was in college. And I opened my law office, which was located a block and a half from the Montgomery Fair, which was the department store where she was working. And we had a meeting during her lunch hour where she would walk up to my office and we would sit down and have lunches and we talked about our problems.
We talked about, if a person decided that they were asked to get up to give their seat to a white person, if they didn't want to do it how should they conduct themselves? We talked about segregation. We talked about improving youth conditions. And we did that about four or five days a week. And our last conversation was on December the First, 1955. I told Mrs. Parks that I had an engagement out of the city and I wouldn't be in that afternoon. She went back to work. When I got back she had been arrested. I was surprised, but I understood it.
While she never said if the opportunity presented itself ... what she would do, I had a feeling that if that opportunity presented itself she was well prepared and knew what to do.
The Montgomery bus boycott
Jo Ann Robinson ... was a professor at Alabama State, [and] chairman of the Women's Political Council, an organization of Black educated women who was trying to help solve the problems that African Americans have. We sat in her living room and planned what developed into the Montgomery bus boycott.
I told her, "Well, I can handle the legal aspect, but it takes a long time for a case to ultimately decide that's going to destroy segregation." She said, "Well why don't we just get a leaflet out asking the community to stay off of the buses and then meet at a church and we'll decide where we go from there."
I said "That's fine. The only thing with it is if we are successful and if people stay off of the buses we have to have a plan as to how to keep them off of the bus until there's a non segregated basis." In order to do that we need to get a spokesman. Somebody who can speak, keep the people together, and be able to communicate whatever our request is to the community and to the power structure in Montgomery. And, of course, we also need to have a transportation system.
[Robinson] said, "Well Fred, I tell you who the spokesman needs to be. My pastor. Martin Luther King Jr. hasn't been in town long, only been here a year, hasn't been involved in any civil rights activities but one thing he can do, and that is he can move people with words."
I said, "That's who we need."
And it was the beginning of what developed into the civil rights movement.
"We haven't changed the attitudes"
We were fortunate enough to have a court during the early stages of my career that really, in my opinion, looked at the Constitution and it wasn't a political matter. While it may have been a political appointment, they realized that once they took an oath of office as a Justice on the Supreme Court, everything else is unimportant: who appointed them, who voted for them or who voted against them. It's unfortunate that we're having the difficulties that we're having now with the current position that the court is taking on some of these important issues.
And this is a serious matter. While we have gained some things, if we're not careful we can end up losing some of the gains we have. And that's the challenge before us today. And while we have many of our people now who have jobs and doing a lot better than when I was coming up, we still have these problems and those basic problems are the same: racism and inequality.
We have changed the laws but we haven't changed the attitudes behind the persons who are enforcing those laws.
I think today, it's going to take demonstrations, but we're going to still have to do whatever it takes to get the courts to rule properly. That's why registration and voting is so important, so we can elect the right people, so that the right persons can be appointed or elected to these judgeships, including when they are appointed to the Supreme Court. And we still have to have faith in the legal system because that's the system that has brought us so far. But we have to do all these other things to help that legal system work.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.klcc.org/2022-08-14/fred-gray-was-chief-counsel-of-the-civil-rights-era-at-91-hes-still-in-the-fight | 2022-08-22T19:21:26Z | klcc.org | control | https://www.klcc.org/2022-08-14/fred-gray-was-chief-counsel-of-the-civil-rights-era-at-91-hes-still-in-the-fight | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SEAFORD, Del. - The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a virtual community workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 28, about a proposal by Bioenergy Devco to expand its existing composting facility in Seaford to transform organic waste into renewable energy.
The proposed project will require multiple permits from DNREC, spanning several of the Department’s divisions, including Air Quality, Waste and Hazardous Substances, and Water. Detailed information about the project and community resources are available at de.gov/biodevco.
The Sept. 28 virtual community workshop is scheduled for 6 p.m. The workshop will allow the community to learn more about BDC’s expansion plans and information contained in the permit applications before making official public comments. These plans include the construction of an anaerobic digester, which breaks down organic wastes and converts them into renewable natural gas or “biogas” and an organic soil amendment.
The virtual community workshop will be conducted by DNREC staff. Attendees will be able to ask questions of the Department about the proposed project. Closed captioning, in languages including English and Spanish, is available as an option. Registration and connection information is published on the DNREC events calendar at de.gov/dnrecmeetings.
A virtual public hearing for the project will be held about a month later, scheduled at 6 p.m. on Oct. 26. The public hearing will allow attendees who have pre-registered to offer comments on the applications to be entered into the public record. Closed captioning, in languages including English and Spanish, is available as an option. All public comments, whether received verbally at the public hearing or in writing before or after the hearing, have the same weight and will be considered equally by the Secretary in making a decision on whether to grant the permit. Registration and connection information is published on the DNREC public hearing webpage, de.gov/dnrechearings.
BDC’s facility is currently permitted by DNREC to accept organic waste from approved poultry industry sources for composting. The proposed facility expansion would give BDC the capacity for receiving and processing up to 250,000 tons per year of permitted organic waste. In addition to the proposed anaerobic digestion system, the expansion plans also include construction of a wastewater pre-treatment system and a biogas upgrading plant. There is also a proposed emergency generator.
Byproducts from the process would include pipeline-grade renewable natural gas and digestate, which would be dewatered and is proposed for use in the adjacent compost facility – or to be marketed in the future as a soil amendment that can be turned into compost (and which would require a distribution and marketing permit that is not part of the current proposed project and permit applications).
Specifically, information about each of the DNREC permits BDC has applied for include:
A resource recovery facility permit from the DNREC Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances to construct an anaerobic digestion system, biogas upgrading plant, and compost facility, designed to process poultry industry wastes into digestate, pipeline-grade renewable natural gas, and compost. Wastes the facility will accept include poultry litter, hatchery waste, dissolved air flotation solid cake and liquid sludge, offal, waste activated sludge, and fats, oils, and greases.
Two 1102 Natural Minor air pollution permits from the DNREC Division of Air Quality to construct a natural gas-fired emergency generator with a standby power rating of 1,082 kilowatts (kW) (1,451 horsepower) and four anaerobic digesters with associated biogas upgrade and air pollution control equipment. The engine used in the proposed generator set is certified to comply with, and will be required to adhere to, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Two wastewater facility construction permits from the DNREC Division of Water to construct an anaerobic digestion system and a wastewater pre-treatment system as part of the proposed resource recovery facility that processes poultry industry wastes into digestate, pipeline-grade renewable natural gas and compost. The anaerobic digestion system and wastewater pretreatment system will include three 0.208-million-gallon pretreatment tanks, and four 1.95 MG fermentation tanks, a Membrane Bioreactor System, a 0.198 MG anoxic tank, a 0.412 MG aerobic reactor, a 0.198 MG ultrafiltration feeding tank and ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis treatment systems. The treated wastewater will be pumped and hauled to the Seaford wastewater treatment and disposal facility. BDC plans for a future construction phase will eliminate the need to transport the wastewater via truck by constructing a sanitary sewer pump station and force main that will connect to a future city of Seaford force main located in front of the BDC biogas site on Seaford Road.
BDC’s permit applications and supporting materials can be found in detail on the DNREC website at de.gov/biodevco. | https://www.wboc.com/news/dnrec-to-hold-community-workshop-on-proposed-biogas-facility-in-southern-delaware/article_f3da6e9a-2244-11ed-b6fc-a324c204b4d2.html | 2022-08-22T19:22:18Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/dnrec-to-hold-community-workshop-on-proposed-biogas-facility-in-southern-delaware/article_f3da6e9a-2244-11ed-b6fc-a324c204b4d2.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SALISBURY, Md. - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan recently honored former Salisbury University President Charles Wight with a citation recognizing his leadership and dedication to SU.
Wight became the university’s ninth president in 2018, retiring in July 2022. During his tenure, the university made strides in many areas, including academics, affordability and community engagement.
Under his leadership, SU completed “We Are SU: The Campaign for Salisbury University,” a $75 million initiative representing the largest fundraising effort in campus history; launched its College of Health and Human Services; and announced the endowment of its Glenda Chatham and Robert G. Clarke Honors College.
During that time, the university also opened new facilities including the Dave and Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship; an enhanced 3-D arts studio; and a Center for Equity, Justice and Inclusion, named in Wight’s honor upon his retirement.
Wight will return to the classroom this fall, teaching in SU’s chemistry department. | https://www.wboc.com/news/former-salisbury-university-president-charles-wight-receives-citation-from-md-governor/article_7d0e2880-2233-11ed-a3d0-c7b5c5052d68.html | 2022-08-22T19:22:24Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/former-salisbury-university-president-charles-wight-receives-citation-from-md-governor/article_7d0e2880-2233-11ed-a3d0-c7b5c5052d68.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SELBYVILLE, Del. - Delaware State Police have released the name of a man killed in a crash that happened late last week in Selbyville.
Troopers identified the victim as Edwin Marzariegos-Coronado, 28, of Frankford, Del.
Police said that just after 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, a Honda Civic was traveling westbound on McCabe Road and approaching the intersection at Dupont Boulevard, where there is a posted stop sign for westbound traffic. At the same time, a Toyota Rav-4 was traveling northbound on Dupont Boulevard and approaching the intersection at McCabe Road. Police said that for reasons still unknown, Marzariegos-Coronado, who was driving the Honda, failed to remain stopped at the stop sign and proceeded to travel onto Dupont Boulevard and into the path of the Rav-4. As a result, the front center of the Toyota struck the left side of the Honda. Both vehicles traveled in a northwesterly direction until coming to rest in the southbound lanes of Dupont Boulevard, according to police.
Police said Marzariegos-Coronado, who was properly restrained, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota Rav-4, a 24-year-old woman from Rockaway, N.J., was properly restrained. She was transported via ambulance to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The passenger of the Rav-4, a 16-year-old girl, also from Rockaway, N.J., was properly restrained. She was transported via ambulance to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to contact Senior Cpl. R. Albert by calling 302-703-3266. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at www.delawarecrimestoppers.com. | https://www.wboc.com/news/police-id-man-killed-in-selbyville-crash/article_8f3de242-2234-11ed-bb80-9f069ff8289e.html | 2022-08-22T19:22:30Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/police-id-man-killed-in-selbyville-crash/article_8f3de242-2234-11ed-bb80-9f069ff8289e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
It was a wild day in the oil market that resulted in prices pretty much where they started.
Oil climbed on the China rate cut then plunged early in US trading for no particular reason. But then crude bounced back on headlines on Saudi Arabia floating production cuts. Those headlines were not accurate but here we are.
In terms of the Iran nuclear deal, there's no US response yet but the State Dept said a deal is closer than two weeks ago. That is going to continue to be the trade for the next week or so.
But in the big picture, European natural gas is trading at nearly $500 in oil-equivalent terms. The obvious move is to switch to oil for anyone who can. In that case, oil usually means diesel. Notably, there were large exports of products from the US last week, presumably as diesel was shipped to Europe.
With that, the spread of diesel over gasoline is rising. It could be the chart that best indicates natural gas-to-oil switching. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/no-change-in-oil-prices-today-anything-happen-the-spread-to-watch-for-gas-to-oil-switch-20220822/ | 2022-08-22T19:23:50Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/no-change-in-oil-prices-today-anything-happen-the-spread-to-watch-for-gas-to-oil-switch-20220822/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The USDCAD on the daily chart has admittedly been sloppy. There are a lot of moves higher and moves lower on the daily chart going back to October 2021.
In the short term, however, the price of the USDCAD has been up 5 of the last 6 trading days. Price action is more trending, or is it?
The price is approaching topside swing levels between 1.3076 to 1.3092. That area will be eyed for the next clues for that pair. Move above is more bullish. Stay below may keep the sloppiness still in play. Oil is a wildcard which can cause additional volatility too. | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/usdcad-trades-to-the-highest-level-since-july-15-20220822/ | 2022-08-22T19:23:56Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/technical-analysis/usdcad-trades-to-the-highest-level-since-july-15-20220822/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CHERRY HILL, N.J. (AP) — Actor Gary Busey has been charged with sexual offenses at a New Jersey fan convention this month.
Police in the Philadelphia suburb of Cherry Hill said Saturday that the 78-year-old Busey was charged the day before with criminal sexual contact and harassment.
Police say the charges stem from offenses at the annual Monster Mania Convention at the Doubletree Hotel Aug. 12-14 in Cherry Hill.
The actor was scheduled as a featured guest for all three days of the event.
In a Facebook post on Sunday night, the convention said once they received complaints from attendees, an unidentified “celebrity guest was removed from the convention and instructed not to return."
The convention added that attendees should "contact the police to file a report."
"The safety and well-being of all our attendees is of the utmost importance to Monster-Mania, and the company will not tolerate any behavior that could compromise those values," the convention said in its statement. "Monster-Mania will continue to assist the authorities in any and every way possible."
In an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lt. Robert Scheunemann said the police department received complaints on Busey that were "about contact and touching."
A representative for Busey didn't immediately return a message seeking comment Saturday. | https://www.wtxl.com/entertainment/gary-busey-charged-with-sex-offenses-at-monster-mania-con | 2022-08-22T19:24:00Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/entertainment/gary-busey-charged-with-sex-offenses-at-monster-mania-con | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
American Airlines paid tribute to the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license.
Bessie Coleman performed her first public flight in 1922.
To mark the 100th anniversary, American flew Coleman’s great-niece from Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix.
The flight was operated by an all-Black female crew.
Coleman serves as an inspiration for Black women in the aviation industry.
Black women make up less than 1% of pilots in the commercial airline industry, according to American Airlines. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/american-airlines-honors-historic-achievement-with-all-black-female-crew | 2022-08-22T19:24:05Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/american-airlines-honors-historic-achievement-with-all-black-female-crew | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SARASOTA, Fla. — A Sarasota, Florida, artist created a portrait of Olivia Newton-John using only lipstick.
Alexis Fraser said she wanted to honor the memory of the late actress and singer by creating a unique piece of art.
She uses only lipstick in a lot of her art.
"It's a symbol of beauty, so I love creating with it. It works very much like an oil pastel. It's fun, and it's different, and people love it," said Fraser.
Olivia passed away earlier this month at the age of 73. Fraser said she loved watching "Grease" as a child.
"I watched Grease over and over, you know how kids do that, they’ll watch the same show or same movie over and over again. Grease was just one of those shows that was always on in the background when we were kids," said Fraser.
"I would belt the music in my bedroom as a little girl thinking that I looked and sounded just like Olivia. I just thought that she was such a beautiful, talented earth angel of a being. I’ve always just loved and admired her," said Fraser.
Fraser said it took her about two days to make the portrait of Olivia. In the past, she has used her art to raise money for charitable causes. In January, she created a portrait of Betty White. Fraser helped raise thousands of dollars for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
"Often times, I do like to tie my pieces into charitable causes. This one, I just did it on a whim. I just felt the urge and impulse to do it. I haven’t yet decided what I’m going to do with the piece yet," said Fraser.
Fraser said Olivia inspired generations to follow their passion and live life authentically.
"Finding your joy, finding your bliss in whatever it is you love to do...what you’re passionate about. She obviously followed her bliss. She followed her passion and her love of performing and music and that’s what I’m trying to do with my life and following my bliss and my passion with my art, my creativity," said Fraser.
AMC theaters are also honoring Olivia by showing the classic 1978 hit movie "Grease" in movie theaters across the United States. Admission is $5 and one dollar from every ticket sold will go to breast cancer research.
"If you can walk away from this world knowing that you made people smile or you inspired them, you’re winning," added Fraser.
For more information on Alexis Fraser and her art, click here. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/florida-artist-creates-a-portrait-of-olivia-newton-john-using-only-lipstick | 2022-08-22T19:24:12Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/florida-artist-creates-a-portrait-of-olivia-newton-john-using-only-lipstick | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DETROIT (AP) — About 3,000 white-collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will lose their jobs as the company cuts costs to help make the long transition from internal combustion vehicles to those powered by batteries.
"As we continue to deliver our Ford+ plan for growth and value creation, we are working to address all aspects of costs to improve our competitiveness and ensure we can fully invest in growth," Ford said in a statement.
Leaders of the Dearborn, Michigan, automaker made the announcement Monday in a companywide email, saying that 2,000 full-time salaried workers would be let go along with another 1,000 contract workers.
The salaried worker cuts are about 6% of the company's workforce in the U.S. and Canada.
Ford’s 56,000 union factory workers are not affected. The cuts will come across the company in the U.S., Canada and India.
Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley said in the email that Ford will provide benefits and significant help for workers to find new jobs. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/ford-cutting-3-000-white-collar-jobs | 2022-08-22T19:24:20Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/ford-cutting-3-000-white-collar-jobs | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MoviePass is planning a comeback. The movie theater subscription service plans to launch its beta service around Labor Day.
The company says there will be three pricing tiers: $10, $20, and $30.
"Each level will get a certain amount of credits to be able to use towards movies each month," MoviePass says in a statement on its website.
MoviePass is asking people to join a waitlist, which will go live on Thursday. People on the waitlist will be invited to purchase a MoviePass.
However, the pass won't roll out nationwide at the same time.
"The launch determination will be weighted on level of engagement from the waitlist in each market as well as locations of exhibition partners," MoviePass says.
MoviePass was a popular feature among moviegoers. It offered customers the option to see a movie a day for $9.99 a month. However, that price point proved to be the company's demise. As the service became more popular, it couldn't keep up with demand. The company that owned MoviePass filed for bankruptcy in 2020. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/moviepass-making-a-comeback-with-tiered-pricing | 2022-08-22T19:24:39Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/moviepass-making-a-comeback-with-tiered-pricing | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DALLAS, Texas — It's been nearly two years since we started to hear about the large number of police officers across the country leaving the profession. As violence is at record highs in different cities across the country, some departments say solving these problems will take approaches we haven't tried before.
Most towns, cities and municipalities, whether they are big, medium or small, all have law enforcement agencies meant to protect their city. Many of those departments are filled with career officers like Dallas Police Assistant Chief Catrina M. Shead.
"And so, I got to 22 and I joined the police academy, and I've been here ever since. Twenty-eight years later I am here in this position," Shead said.
What happens when veteran officers like her leave, especially when police departments don't have enough employees to respond?
"The officers that left were the officers with experience. The ones that understood how to mitigate crime, how to actually serve the community," Shead said.
Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen knows this struggle is far from unique to Denver.
"Having police officers does have a direct impact on public safety. First and foremost, it's the 911 calls," Pazen said. "Our response times are going through the roof, the high priority calls, the shootings the stabbings, the violent crimes in progress. These are approaching 15-minute response times."
His first-hand experiences shed light on the reality of the future of law enforcement if things don't change.
"That has some very severe consequences when we're talking about keeping the communities that we serve safe," Pazen said. "It's making it very difficult to address these dramatic increases in violent crime, property crime, and traffic safety."
That's one path forward. The other involves doing things differently than they've always been done.
"I think over many years, we've always thought that we did this in a vacuum on our own—it's just the police officer's job, and we've come to learn and know that it is not," Shead said.
Denver is one department that's paved the way for outside partnerships. Shead and her team say it's time for every department to see the value in working with other organizations.
"You may not have the number of sworn peace officers to respond to some of the calls the community needs us to respond to, but there are people within the community that we should be partnering with," Shead said. "Some calls don't necessarily need us at those scenes, and some calls actually escalate when we show up. There is a different type of feeling when a police officer shows us, just by the mere fact of what we're wearing."
Whether it's nonprofits or other city entities, that allows uniformed police officers to actually respond where it's necessary. This is all in addition to taking a new approach to recruiting.
"The ability to hire this new generation has changed significantly for us," Shead said. "We often talk about their needs and their needs focus on their family lives and the flexibility that they can have."
In order to change anything, they say we need to acknowledge what got us here in the first place: a pandemic, a lack of trust toward law enforcement, and high-profile killings that have put policing under scrutiny.
"When we have this conversation we have to acknowledge, the murder of George Floyd and law enforcement's role in creating many of these challenges," Pazen said.
Both say we have two options: continue forward with understaffed departments and an inability to be present at every incident while crime rates continue to raise or change.
"This is making an already difficult job nearly impossible when you have fewer police officers there and available to address these issues. This divide has to get fixed," Pazen said. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/police-departments-are-solving-recruitment-woes-with-new-ways-forward | 2022-08-22T19:24:47Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/police-departments-are-solving-recruitment-woes-with-new-ways-forward | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Atlanta police say they are searching for a person who shot three people in Midtown.
"We have multiple officers in the area searching for the suspect," the Atlanta Police Department tweeted.
The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. It's unclear whether the people were targeted or if the shooting was random.
Midtown Atlanta is a busy area of the city, which includes residential and commercial spaces.
Police are advising people to avoid the area. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/police-searching-for-gunman-after-3-people-reportedly-shot-in-atlantas-midtown | 2022-08-22T19:24:53Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/police-searching-for-gunman-after-3-people-reportedly-shot-in-atlantas-midtown | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The week Ohio's largest school district is set to start the school year, thousands of teachers and other school workers are on strike.
More than 4,000 teachers and other education professionals in Columbus City Schools district are striking after 94% of the Columbus Education Association union members voted Sunday to strike after rejecting the school board's "last, best and final offer," the union said on Twitter.
This marks the first time they are striking since 1975, the union said.
"CEA is committed to bargaining for the safe and welcoming, properly maintained, and fully-resourced public schools Columbus students deserve," the union said on Twitter.
CEA is committed to bargaining for the safe and welcoming, properly maintained, and fully-resourced public schools Columbus students deserve.
— Columbus Education Association (@ColumbusEA) August 22, 2022
Last week, the union cited in its notice of intent to strike examples of what the strike was due to, which included a disagreement with the board on class sizes, and functioning heat and air conditioning in classrooms.
In a statement, the school board said they put together a "generous compensation package for teachers and provisions that would have a positive impact on classrooms," the Associated Press reported.
Last Sunday night, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther called for both parties to keep negotiating.
"The CEA and the school district must return to the table and get our kids back in the classroom. A responsible solution is within reach, but only if negotiations restart now,” the mayor said on Twitter.
2/2 The CEA and school district must return to the table and get our kids back in the classroom. A responsible solution is within reach, but only if negotiations restart now.
— Mayor Andrew Ginther (@MayorGinther) August 22, 2022
According to the school district's website, the school year will start on Wednesday as planned, but students will be taking classes online.
"We know this is not ideal, but we have an obligation to continue educating and supporting students despite the current circumstances," the district said in a statement.
According to the Associated Press, the district serves 47,000 students. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/teachers-at-ohios-largest-school-district-go-on-strike-days-before-school-starts | 2022-08-22T19:25:07Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/teachers-at-ohios-largest-school-district-go-on-strike-days-before-school-starts | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Not going above and beyond at work is nothing new, as some people only put in the effort at work needed to get the job done.
But it’s getting new attention with a name that has taken over social media. A lot of people on Tik-Tok are calling it "quiet quitting."
“It’s really all about doing the bare minimum at work to achieve that work-life balance,” said Blair Heitmann, a LinkedIn career expert. “But there really is this divide and this debate about whether you’re doing that to achieve the work-life balance to move away from this hustle culture or are you just phoning it in because you’re not into your job.”
Worker engagement is falling across generations, according to survey data from Gallup. Generation Z and younger millennials reported the lowest employee engagement.
Recent data from LinkedIn showed that 33 percent of people want a better work-life balance. Some said they would be willing to trade some of their pay for it.
Career experts said you can set healthy boundaries at work and still perform well in your position.
If you’re having difficulty getting that balance, your manager should be open to working with you on a plan to refocus where you’re spending your time at work, experts said. If you’re just not enthusiastic about what you’re working on, but like where you work, your manager may also be receptive to that.
“Say, ‘Here are the areas where I feel like we’re making the most impact. These are areas where I actually am really interested in growing and mentoring and here’s what I would love from you as my manager to help me get there,’” said Heitmann.
If your manager isn’t working with you, it may indicate your job isn’t the right fit. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/what-is-quiet-quitting-and-why-its-gaining-popularity-on-social-media | 2022-08-22T19:25:13Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/what-is-quiet-quitting-and-why-its-gaining-popularity-on-social-media | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Miami: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks, to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Sunday.
However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year old could only take second place in the final standings.
The Norwegian won the top prize. Carlsen finished with 16 points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15.
"I've been playing badly all day, but now I'm getting the results I deserve... it's never good to lose, but this is as good a time as any," Carlsen said after the match.
Alireza Firouzja, another highly-rated teen and a prodigy, also finished on 15 points but had to settle for third place as he had lost to Praggnanandhaa.
The first two games of the Carlsen-Praggnanandhaa match were drawn before the world No.1 went ahead by clinching the third.
In a surprise turn of events, the Indian won the fourth game to push the match into the tie-breaks. He shocked the Norwegian by winning both the games in the tie-break.
Praggnanandhaa has been in splendid form this year and had previously beaten the world champion twice in online events.
He also played a crucial role in India 'B' claiming a bronze medal in the 44th chess Olympiad in Chennai recently.
"I think I could have done better in the last few days but I think overall second is good," Praggnanandhaa said.
Praggnanandhaa started his campaign with victory over world No.4 Firouzja and also scored wins over Anish Giri and Levon Aronian.
The eight-player all-play-all tournament was the American finale of the Champions Chess Tour. Each match was played over four rapid games, with blitz tiebreaks in case of a 2-2 draw.
Final placings: 1. Magnus Carlsen 16, 2. R Praggnanandhaa 15, 3. Alireza Firouzja 15, 4. Liem Le 12, 5. Jan-Krzystof Duda 11, 6. Levon Aronian 8, 7. Anish Giri, 8. Hans Niemann 0. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/08/22/praggnanandhaa-beats-carlsen-finishes-second.amp.html | 2022-08-22T19:25:47Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/08/22/praggnanandhaa-beats-carlsen-finishes-second.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Miami: Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a superb performance, winning three straight games including two in the blitz tie-breaks, to outwit world No.1 Magnus Carlsen 4-2 in the final round of the FTX Crypto Cup here on Sunday.
However, despite the win over Carlsen, the 17-year old could only take second place in the final standings.
The Norwegian won the top prize. Carlsen finished with 16 points to the Indian prodigy's tally of 15.
"I've been playing badly all day, but now I'm getting the results I deserve... it's never good to lose, but this is as good a time as any," Carlsen said after the match.
Alireza Firouzja, another highly-rated teen and a prodigy, also finished on 15 points but had to settle for third place as he had lost to Praggnanandhaa.
The first two games of the Carlsen-Praggnanandhaa match were drawn before the world No.1 went ahead by clinching the third.
In a surprise turn of events, the Indian won the fourth game to push the match into the tie-breaks. He shocked the Norwegian by winning both the games in the tie-break.
Praggnanandhaa has been in splendid form this year and had previously beaten the world champion twice in online events.
He also played a crucial role in India 'B' claiming a bronze medal in the 44th chess Olympiad in Chennai recently.
"I think I could have done better in the last few days but I think overall second is good," Praggnanandhaa said.
Praggnanandhaa started his campaign with victory over world No.4 Firouzja and also scored wins over Anish Giri and Levon Aronian.
The eight-player all-play-all tournament was the American finale of the Champions Chess Tour. Each match was played over four rapid games, with blitz tiebreaks in case of a 2-2 draw.
Final placings: 1. Magnus Carlsen 16, 2. R Praggnanandhaa 15, 3. Alireza Firouzja 15, 4. Liem Le 12, 5. Jan-Krzystof Duda 11, 6. Levon Aronian 8, 7. Anish Giri, 8. Hans Niemann 0. | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/08/22/praggnanandhaa-beats-carlsen-finishes-second.html | 2022-08-22T19:25:54Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/sports/other-sports/2022/08/22/praggnanandhaa-beats-carlsen-finishes-second.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) — A Norfolk man quit his job after police were called to recover drugs that had been found in a delivery car, Norfolk Police said.
Friday night, NPD was called to a business located on the 900 block of Riverside Boulevard to recover the reported drugs.
According to a release, police found a bag that contained methamphetamine and a pipe that police said is commonly used to smoke meth inside the car.
Police said the items were determined to belong to John R. Chadek, 57, who police report quit his job after he learned the items were found.
Chadek was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and temporarily held in the Norfolk City Jail before being transferred to the Madison County Jail. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/norfolk-police-man-quits-job-after-meth-found-in-delivery-car/ | 2022-08-22T19:28:30Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/norfolk-police-man-quits-job-after-meth-found-in-delivery-car/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A Texas State University student is in the process of adopting a baby he found in a trash can while visiting his family in Haiti.
In 2017, 22-year-old Jimmy Amisial heard a large crowd gathering in the streets and said he couldn’t believe what he found in the middle of them.
“I saw there were about 15 to 20 people staring at the baby on the pile of trash,” Amisial said.
The crying baby boy was covered in fire ants.
“He had no clothes on. He was crying. I could hear the pain in his voice,” Amisial said. “I couldn’t think of anything but to save him.”
He picked up the baby and took him home to his mom where they bathed, clothed and fed him. Amisial said police investigated but couldn’t find the parents. So, a judge asked Amisial a question he wasn’t expecting.
“He said, ‘Would you be willing to be his legal guardian?'” Amisial said.
After taking a few nights to think it over, he took a leap of faith and decided to go for it.
“Sometimes you don’t have to know what to do. You just have to be ready to do it,” Amisial said.
That abandoned baby boy is now 5-year-old Emilio Enjole Jeremiah.
“He loves to dance. He loves music. He loves to play the guitar,” Amisial said.
Amisial is now in the process of trying to legally adopt Emilio. As he reflected on these past few years, Amisial said his life-changing decision was the best one he could’ve made.
“I’m really glad the fact that I had the opportunity to transform his life from being abandoned in the trash into a wonderful treasure,” Amisial said.
Amisial said currently, Emilio is living with his mom in Haiti as he prepares to go back to Texas State in the spring. He hopes by the time he walks across the stage to get his diploma, Emilio will be living with him in America and watching from the crowd. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/texas-state-student-to-adopt-baby-he-found-left-in-trash-covered-in-ants/ | 2022-08-22T19:29:02Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/texas-state-student-to-adopt-baby-he-found-left-in-trash-covered-in-ants/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The lives of cancer patients can be hectic, but thanks to an area cleaning business, tidying their home becomes one less burden.
“It's a great way to give back to the community,” said Total Clean Freaks Managing Owner Misty Foxley. “It's really touching what it does for families.”
After establishing her business nearly two years ago, Foxley has begun branching out her business into Culpeper in the hopes of gaining more clients and helping even more of them.
The company is a part of Cleaning for a Reason, which is a nonprofit organization that offers free home cleaning to cancer patients in the United States and Canada.
“Our goal is to remove the burden of cleaning and allow those recovering from surgery, in active treatment, or in hospice to focus on their health and spending valuable time with loved ones,” its website reads.
“They’re sick and they’re not able to do what they normally do in keeping up with (cleaning) or it can be a caretaker who has a cancer patient in their home and their focus is shifted completely,” Foxley said.
Interested recipients can apply on the nonprofits website for the service, which are then assigned to local participating cleaning companies.
Foxley offers two free cleanings a month apart for assigned recipients.
“We go in and get the house back in order for them,” she said. “It brings some order back into their lives after it's just been disordered in a new way.”
Foxley began the business after raising her children. She spent a year building the company and receiving proper in depth cleaning training.
I’ve learned so much,” she said. “I love it. I actually really love it.”
Foxley has about 12 “cleaning pros” for her approximately 140 clients, who are expertly trained in “methodical and systematic” cleaning techniques. She added she only hires people who are “naturally clean freaks.”
Total Clean Freaks serves Culpeper, Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/cleaning-business-lends-helping-hand/article_d86095f2-2228-11ed-ad69-cb0d9c8ff60b.html | 2022-08-22T19:32:45Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/culpeper/cleaning-business-lends-helping-hand/article_d86095f2-2228-11ed-ad69-cb0d9c8ff60b.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Amazon wants to bring another 900,000 square feet of data centers to western Prince William County.
Amazon Data Services Inc. has requested a rezoning and special-use permit for a campus on 59.6 acres between 11479 and 11540 Nokesville Road.
The company wants to rezone the properties from agricultural use to planned business district and receive a permit to construct the facility outside of the county’s Data Center Opportunity Zone overlay district.
The proposal covers six parcels owned by CBG Land LLC; Mu-Del Properties LLC; VRN Broad Run Overlook LLC; Furman Land LLC; Route 28 Bristow LLC; LCS Land LLC; Pinnacle Real Estate Group LLC; and Carr Land LLC.
Amazon is under contract to purchase the land, which is near the intersection of Nokesville Road and Piper Lane. The collective assessed tax value is about $3.35 million.
The application calls for two 110-foot buildings and an electrical substation covering 3.9 acres. The buildings would be 450,000 square feet each.
The proposal comes with a 50-foot landscape buffer along the property. It also includes open space by leaving a forested area undisturbed.
The applications come as the data center industry continues to explode in Prince William County, positioning it to challenge Loudoun County as the world’s largest concentration of such facilities.
“The industry has been a welcome source of investment in many communities,” Amazon’s application says. “Data centers create long-term technology jobs and short-term construction jobs.”
Amazon is a big player in the industry in Northern Virginia, with its future Amazon HQ2 planned in Crystal City. The company also has a pending request for a special-use permit, Comprehensive Plan amendment and a rezoning on 77 acres for a data center and accompanying electrical substation near Manassas Mall.
The county is weighing several policy changes that will determine the future of the industry locally.
Officials are reviewing the Data Center Opportunity Zone overlay district and potentially expanding it along transmission lines.
As part of the review, the county recently released a report that estimates it could run out of space to meet the industry’s demand by 2035 without land-use changes.
Concurrently, the county is updating its Comprehensive Plan to serve a land-use guide through 2040.
Meanwhile, landowners along Pageland Lane have proposed 27.6 million square feet of data centers on 2,100 acres in what has quickly become the most controversial and contentious local land-use proposal in decades. Opponents and proponents have launched personal attacks against each other, and it has spawned recall efforts against Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland and Board Chair Ann Wheeler.
“More affordable technology and a shift to cloud computing has encouraged more businesses to adopt, and employees to embrace, hybrid work-from-home models. Online retail has fundamentally changed customers’ relationship to traditional retail,” Amazon’s application says. “These changes are likely to stay with us for the foreseeable future, particularly in light of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data centers are a critical component of the new online infrastructure, and land use patterns and demand for real estate have adjusted accordingly.” | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/amazon-plans-900-000-square-foot-data-center-campus-in-bristow/article_db18837e-2249-11ed-9fba-7749a33ac397.html | 2022-08-22T19:32:51Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/amazon-plans-900-000-square-foot-data-center-campus-in-bristow/article_db18837e-2249-11ed-9fba-7749a33ac397.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The developer behind the Kline Farm proposal wants to construct 240 housing units in a mixed-use development.
Stanley Martin Homes LLC, which has been trying for nearly six years to gain approval for the project, filed an updated proposal with Prince William County on Aug. 1.
The new application would limit development to 240 townhouses, a further downsizing since the original application.
The company first submitted an application for a project on the land in 2016, but it didn’t receive key zoning approvals. The property is southeast of the intersection of Prince William Parkway, Liberia Avenue and Wellington Road.
The initial proposal was then revised and submitted for a second try in 2019. At the time, the plan was for 310 residences, including houses and townhomes, 145,000 square feet of commercial space, a park, three outdoor playing fields and a site to be dedicated to the county for a school.
The company was seeking a rezoning on 92 acres across five properties, a special-use permit for a drive-through pharmacy and a Comprehensive Plan amendment.
In July 2019, the Planning Commission tabled the proposal after nearly 60 people came forward at a public hearing, with most opposing it. Opponents were concerned with increased traffic, overcrowding at schools and effects on water systems.
The project was again revised by November 2019 for 250 residential units, including a mixture of single- and multi-family homes and townhomes, and 145,000 square feet of commercial space. That application was scheduled to go before the Board of Supervisors, but Stanley Martin submitted a request to indefinitely table it.
Stanley Martin also submitted an application to change the long-range land-use designation of their land through the county’s ongoing Comprehensive Plan update.
As part of the county’s Comprehensive Plan update, property owners can submit applications to change the designation for their parcels in the long-range land-use chapter. The document serves as a guideline for the county’s land-use decisions, but does not bind the Board of County Supervisors to any decisions.
"The Kline property has been the subject of a rezoning proposal since 2015. During this time, the applicant has agreed to a variety of revisions to address staff and community concerns," the company wrote in its application. "The present proposal represents a very substantial effort by the applicant to be responsive to community questions and comments."
No hearings have been set on the revised project. | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/kline-farm-development-plans-resurface/article_d125b816-223d-11ed-8cbf-e34e7abd6278.html | 2022-08-22T19:32:57Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/kline-farm-development-plans-resurface/article_d125b816-223d-11ed-8cbf-e34e7abd6278.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TIJUANA (Border Report) — The ongoing struggle between drug cartels fighting for control of Tijuana’s lucrative drug market had led to another bloody year in the Mexican border city.
On Friday and Saturday, there were a total of 18 murders recorded in the city of Tijuana, bringing the total for the year to 1,224, according to the Baja California Attorney General’s office .
In the month of August alone, there have been 126 murders or suspicious homicides.
At its current pace, the city of Tijuana will reach 1,917 homicides for the year, a number city and state leaders were hoping to much lower for 2022.
The city has averaged more than 2,000 killings for the previous three years.
The Drug Enforcement Adminisration has said the war between three separate drug cartels vying for control of the Tijuana drug-trafficking corridor and its proximity to California is the main reason for the city’s elevated murder rate.
Since the start of the year, Mexican National Guard troops have been posted throughout the city of Tijuana, hoping their presence would serve as a deterrent.
Due in part to the violence in Tijuana and Baja California, the U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Americans planning to visit Mexico. | https://www.wwlp.com/border-report-tour/murders-pile-up-as-cartels-battle-for-control-of-tijuanas-drug-trafficking-corridor/ | 2022-08-22T19:32:58Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/border-report-tour/murders-pile-up-as-cartels-battle-for-control-of-tijuanas-drug-trafficking-corridor/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BERLIN (AP) — Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted will step down next year, the sports apparel maker said Monday, and the company has started looking for a successor.
Rorsted, who has been CEO since 2016, and its supervisory board “mutually agreed” that he will hand over during the course of 2023, the Herzogenaurach, Germany-based Adidas said.
“After three challenging years that were marked by the economic consequences of the COVID-19-pandemic and geopolitical tensions, it is now the right time to initiate a CEO transition and pave the way for a restart,” supervisory board chairman Thomas Rabe said in a statement.
He thanked Rorsted for “major achievements” that included strategically repositioning the company, vastly expanding its online sales and doubling sales in North America. Rabe said the firm can now focus on its core brand after divesting TaylorMade, Reebok and CCM Hockey.
Recent years “have been marked by several external factors that disrupted our business significantly” and that it took “huge efforts” to deal with those challenges, Rorsted said.
“This is why enabling a restart in 2023 is the right thing to do — both for the company and me personally,” he added. | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/adidas-ceo-to-step-down-next-year-successor-sought/ | 2022-08-22T19:33:04Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/adidas-ceo-to-step-down-next-year-successor-sought/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BEIJING (AP) — Brush fires have forced the evacuation of more than 1,500 people in southwest China and power rationing for factories has reportedly been extended as weeks of record heat and drought batter the region.
Some shopping malls in the megacity of Chongqing have been ordered closed for most of the day to reduce electricity demand, state broadcaster CCTV said, limiting opening hours to 4 to 9 p.m.
The drought and heat have wilted crops and caused rivers including the giant Yangtze to shrink, disrupting cargo traffic and reducing power supply from hydroelectric dams at a time of soaring demand for air conditioning. State media say the government will try to protect the autumn grain harvest, which is 75% of China’s annual total, by shooting chemicals into clouds to try to generate rain.
The disruption adds to challenges for the ruling Communist Party, which is trying to shore up sagging economic growth before a meeting this fall at which President Xi Jinping is expected to be given a third five-year term as party leader.
There was no public announcement of the extension of power rationing in Sichuan province into a second week, but it was detailed in a company statement and a government notice to companies that was reported by Chinese news outlets.
The “tense situation” of power supplies in Sichuan province “has further intensified,” Tencent News said Monday in a report that included a photo of the government notice.
LIER Chemical Co. said in an announcement through the stock exchange in the southern city of Shenzhen that its facilities in the cities of Jinyang and Guang’an in Sichuan received an order extending power rationing through Thursday.
Factories in Sichuan that make processor chips, solar panels, auto components and other industrial goods were required to shut down or reduce activity last week to conserve power for homes as air conditioning demand surged in temperatures as high as 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit). Air conditioning, elevators and lights were shut off in offices and shopping malls.
In Shanghai, a factory and shipping hub on China’s east coast, Tesla Ltd. and a major state-owned automaker suspended production last week due to disruption in supplies of components from Sichuan, the Shanghai city government said.
Sichuan, with 94 million people, is especially hard-hit because it gets 80% of its power from hydroelectric dams. Other provinces rely more on coal-fired power, which isn’t affected.
Economists say if Sichuan reopens relatively soon, the national impact should be limited because the province accounts for only 4% of China’s industrial output.
The Chinese government says this summer is China’s hottest and driest since it began keeping temperature and rainfall records in 1961. Temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) for the past week and longer.
Brush fires in outlying areas of Chongqing, which borders Sichuan, are the latest scourge resulting from the heat and drought.
More than 1,500 residents had been moved to shelters, while around 5,000 civilian and military personnel had been mobilized to put out the blazes, the official Xinhua News Agency said Monday.
Helicopters have been sent to drop water on the fires, supporting crews on the ground who have in the past been left to their own resources.
In 2019, a wildfire in the mountains of Sichuan province killed 30 firefighters and volunteers.
No deaths have yet been reported as a result of the heat wave, Xinhua said, although that could not be independently verified. | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/china-extends-power-rationing-for-factories-in-drought/ | 2022-08-22T19:33:33Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/china-extends-power-rationing-for-factories-in-drought/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Shape Your Ph.D.
Sonali Majumdar and James M. Van Wyck encourage graduate students to connect with the vast social and intellectual ecosystem on campus beyond their departments.
It’s orientation season for graduate students, which is a good time to assess how you’re thinking about graduate education—whether you’re just about to start a program or you’re about to earn your degree. The beginning of a new academic year is also a fitting moment for those of us who work alongside graduate students to reassess our own practices and habits of mind and how we make use of our time.
Graduate education primarily happens within departments, and this means that graduate students spend a large portion of their time in the orbit of their department’s microenvironment, imbibing its culture. That has attendant benefits but also comes with some downsides. For starters, if the preponderance of your experience is within the bounds of a single department, you’ll miss out on the exceptional value afforded by the vast social and intellectual capital of the broader university.
We encourage graduate students to intentionally connect with the university ecosystem outside their disciplinary domains. Doing so is an important step toward holistic development. That’s because university campuses provide rare access to people from different parts of the world who are motivated by a shared purpose: the pursuit and creation of knowledge, creativity and critical thinking.
Since doctoral programs can inadvertently create disciplinary silos, we encourage you to intentionally get out of your departments and meet students, postdocs, faculty, staff and alumni from other parts of the university. In this article, we outline the benefits of connecting with the university ecosystem and how to form such connections and describe the ways you can plan and record your development.
The Benefits of Connecting
There are many reasons you should connect with the broader university ecosystem, including the following.
- Interdisciplinary ideas. Exposure to diverse ideas can broaden the scope of your scientific research and scholarly inquiry. Creative thinking and bold ideas often emanate from interdisciplinary conversations. Itai Yanai and Martin Lercher call distinct modes of scientific thinking “day science” and “night science.” Day science is the executive mode of doing science—in other words, structured hypothesis-driven science. In contrast, night science is driven by behind-the-scenes, open exploration that benefits from having conversations with people outside your field. They encourage embracing open-minded exploration and improvisation (the “yes and” of improvisational theater) for ideation.
- Connecting with purpose. Among the most influential choices you’ll make is choosing an adviser and a research project. Having a wide-angle lens is key. If you rely on departmental input, you might get advice that is overly reliant on recent trends in the particular subfields of the people who are well represented in your department. You might hear something like, “X is really hot right now: if you want a tenure-track job, that’s the way to go.” Make sure to acquire advice that pans out from the department to encompass a broad view of the domains in which your research project fits.
- Diverse perspectives. Access to diverse perspectives can expand your outlook. Although multidisciplinary ideation may feel daunting during graduate training, you will gain an important understanding of the gaps and disparities in your research design and its impacts by including perspectives from other disciplines. Your expanded outlook will create long-term benefits, as most grand challenges in society—whether climate change, global health or democracy—require multidisciplinary (and multicultural) viewpoints and collaboration.
Talking to peers outside your department can also provide perspectives on individual and collective experiences. Graduate school can be psychologically exhausting, leading to impostor feelings and burnout. Hearing from peers who may be outside your discipline but who have shared experiences can be grounding. Campuswide peer communities can foster a sense of belonging, inclusion and well-being as well as provide opportunities to advocate for improvements. - Versatile communication. Talking about your research to academics outside your fields will improve your communication skills. You will also appreciate how the same terms can have different meanings and associations in different disciplines. For example, biologists and social scientists use and understand the term “model” differently. You should cultivate the habit of summarizing your research to peers outside your field and observe their comprehension to gauge blind spots and forge strategies for explaining jargon.
Campus communities are global and multicultural, and that may prompt you to gain cultural competence in communication. You can learn to be mindful of references that center your own experiences. Colloquialisms and popular culture references need to be inclusive: you’ll learn this quickly when your favorite analogies aren’t comprehensible to your colleagues.
How to Connect for Professional Development
Use the vast ecosystem of expertise on your campus to acquire the knowledge, connections, skills and experiences you’ll need to be successful in graduate training and in a wide range of professional futures. But don’t think you need to acquire all the skills and knowledge on your own. Instead, build areas of expertise when needed and, in other cases, curate partnerships with other people who have the expertise and skills that, when combined with yours, will yield greater results that either of you could create on our own.
Universitywide professional development programs and networking events are tailor-made to connect you with campus community members with diverse backgrounds and knowledge. You can also meet scholars with a shared interest in broad areas at interdisciplinary research institutes on the campus—including those focused on specific areas, such as climate, sustainability or democracy, as well as entrepreneurship and innovation hubs.
You might also consider auditing a course to gain understanding of concepts outside your field in disciplines such as public policy, statistics, business or philosophy. (You’d be surprised how interested many professors would be to have a Ph.D. from a different discipline in their course.) Also use the vast resources afforded by university libraries, which provide sustained access to knowledge through journal publications, books, news articles and—most important—the knowledge and networks librarians themselves have.
Finally, you can engage in a range of experiential learning opportunities across the university in a number of areas, such as academic administration, instructional design, research development, advancement, communications and technology transfer. Such internal opportunities are accessible to all students, including international ones.
Planning and Recording Your Ecosystem of Support and Development
These are lofty goals, and we’d encourage you to consider carefully what a sustainable approach would look like for you. Obtaining a Ph.D. is not a sprint but a marathon. So spend some time thinking how to break large goals into smaller, more measurable pieces that fit the shape of your life.
For example, if your goal is to engage with graduate alumni while in graduate school, you might articulate this goal as “meet with two graduate alums a month for 20- to 30-minute conversations.” Then work to achieve it by scheduling those conversations one month in advance, and always have two to four upcoming meetings on your calendar.
Don’t just aim to take advantage of the plethora of resources available to you during graduate school. Schedule time for doing so and keep that time inviolate. In The Writing Life, Annie Dillard notes that “how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing. A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time.”
Like everyone else, but perhaps a bit more so, Ph.D.s are headed toward a nebulous future. And as a Ph.D. in this changing moment for graduate education, you’ll likely take a more circuitous path than those who have preceded you. But we’d suggest that you do head toward an amorphous future in a systematic fashion.
What does that look like in practice? For graduate students, it means keeping tabs on what you actually do while in graduate school, for starters. And that doesn’t just mean updating your CV. A CV can be a document that vanishes one’s labor in a Ph.D. program. For example, if we (the authors of this piece) were on the same committee, and one of us did nothing while the other did all the heavy lifting, both of us would have the same line on our CVs.
That’s in part why documentation is so important: keep a record of what you do in a way that compiles numbers, documents, outcomes and so on. We’d suggest a “résumé fodder” folder on your computer’s desktop and in your email inbox so you can easily stockpile information needed for future résumés and cover letters.
Compiling this record of what you’ve actually done also gives you the materials you can use to help you identify what you value, to see what energizes or drains you, and to note consistent trends over time.
For graduate advisers, we’d suggest a similar approach. Do you have a list of 10 best campus resources you want all your advisees to know about? Don’t rely on your memory to guide you—make sure each advisee receives the advice you want them to receive. Consider: What is the best way to make sure everyone has equitable access to campus resources and to the networks you have and know about beyond your campus? Don’t assume your graduate students know a resource is for them. Once you know of something, be sure to share it—and in an organized and methodical (and equitable) fashion.
A Ph.D. experience can include much more than disciplinary training and expertise. And, ultimately, the rich campus ecosystem can provide you with the tools and agency to shape that experience.
Sonali Majumdar (she/her) and James M. Van Wyck (he/him) are assistant deans for professional development on the GradFUTURES team of the Graduate School at Princeton University, where they will launch a Shape Your Ph.D. program this fall. Van Wyck is also co-editor of The Reimagined PhD: Navigating 21st Century Humanities Education (Rutgers University Press, 2021). They are both members of the Graduate Career Consortium—an organization providing an international voice for graduate-level career and professional development leaders.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar recently arrested at least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without pay and deported some of them, an advocacy group said, just three months before Doha hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The move comes as Qatar faces intense international scrutiny over its labor practices ahead of the tournament. Like other Gulf Arab nations, Qatar heavily relies on foreign labor. The workers’ protest a week ago — and Qatar’s reaction to it — could further fuel the concern.
The head of a labor consultancy investigating the incident said the detentions cast new doubt on Qatar’s pledges to improve the treatment of workers. “Is this really the reality coming out?” asked Mustafa Qadri, executive director of the group Equidem.
In a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday night, Qatar’s government acknowledged that “a number of protesters were detained for breaching public safety laws.” It declined to offer any information about the arrests or any deportations.
Video footage posted online showed some 60 workers angry about their salaries protesting on Aug. 14 outside of the Doha offices of Al Bandary International Group, a conglomerate that includes construction, real estate, hotels, food service and other ventures. Some of those demonstrating hadn’t received their salaries for as many as seven months, Equidem said.
The protesters blocked an intersection on Doha’s C Ring Road in front of the Al Shoumoukh Tower. The footage matched known details of the street, including it having several massive portraits of Qatar’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, looking down on passers-by.
Al Bandary International Group, which is privately owned, did not respond to requests for comment and a telephone number registered in its name did not connect on multiple attempts to call it.
The Qatari government acknowledged that the firm hadn’t paid salaries and that its Labor Ministry would pay “all delayed salaries and benefits” to those affected.
“The company was already under investigation by the authorities for nonpayment of wages before the incident, and now further action is being taken after a deadline to settle outstanding salary payments was missed,” the government said.
Qadri said police later arrested the protesters and held them in a detention center where some described being in a stifling heat without air conditioning. Doha’s temperature this week reached around 41 degrees Celsius (105.8 degrees Fahrenheit).
Qadri described police telling those held that if they can strike in hot weather, they can sleep without air conditioning.
One detained worker who called Equidem from the detention center described seeing as many as 300 of his colleagues there from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Nepal and the Philippines. He said some had been paid salaries after the protest while others hadn’t. His comments could not be corroborated.
Qatar, like other Gulf Arab nations, has in the past deported demonstrating foreign workers, and tied residency visas to employment. The right to form unions remains tightly controlled and available only to Qataris, as is the country’s limited right to assembly, according to the Washington-based advocacy group Freedom House.
Qatar, a small, energy-rich nation on the Arabian Peninsula, is home to the state-funded Al Jazeera satellite news network. However, expression in the country remains tightly controlled. Last year, Qatar detained and later deported a Kenyan security guard who wrote and spoke publicly about the woes of the country’s migrant labor force.
Since FIFA awarded the tournament to Qatar in 2010, the country has taken some steps to overhaul the country’s employment practices. That includes eliminating its so-called kafala employment system, which tied workers to their employers, who had say over whether they could leave their jobs or even the country.
Qatar also has adopted a minimum monthly wage of 1,000 Qatari riyals ($275) for workers and required food and housing allowances for employees not receiving that directly from their employers.
Activists like Qadri have called on Doha to do more, particularly when it comes to ensuring workers receive their salaries on time and are protected from abusive employers.
“Have we all been duped by Qatar over the last several years?” Qadri asked, suggesting that recent reforms might have been “a cover” for authorities allowing prevailing labor practices to continue.
The World Cup will start this November in Qatar.
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Will Pandemic-Era Traumas Have Lasting Effects?
Lessons from the Great Depression.
In some cases, emotional and psychological trauma subsides over time. In other instances, the impact persists. The numbness, anxiety, confusion, guilt and despair never fade.
Like long COVID, trauma’s effects linger and last.
I often wonder: Will the pandemic’s impact be like that of the Sept. 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks—deeply consequential for those who lost loved ones and family breadwinners as a result of the extremists’ strikes and the military aftermath, but a horror that has faded for most others? Or will it be like the Great Depression, a seminal event that shapes the outlook of an entire generation and leaves an imprint that lasts a lifetime?
In 1966, Caroline Bird, a nonfiction writer whose many books include pioneering works of feminism, like Everything a Women Needs to Know to Get Paid What She’s Worth and Born Female: The High Cost of Keeping Women Down, published The Invisible Scar, a study of the Great Depression’s psychological and social impact. The book’s very title signaled its argument: that the Depression left an indelible imprint on the American psyche, profoundly shaping a generation’s outlook, including its attitudes toward money, family, work, education and politics.
Her interpretation has entered into the conventional wisdom.
The wounds that the Depression inflicted, she argued, never diminished. The damage remained evident decades later in an obsession with security and caution, as well as extreme anxieties about destitution, privation and joblessness. The Depression’s lasting scars could be seen in some men’s shattered self-esteem, the stigma attached to unemployment and the deep ambivalence about poverty (evident in a sharp distinction drawn between the deserving and undeserving poor).
Anyone who grew up with a Depression-era parent knows firsthand the truth of Bird’s observations.
A recent book entitled Living on the Edge: An American Generation’s Journey through the Twentieth Century, by three well-known scholars of the life course—Richard A. Settersten Jr., Glen H. Elder Jr. and Lisa D. Pearce—offers a more systematic, longitudinal, theoretically informed perspective on the Depression’s consequences. It also provides a critical vantage point for reflecting on the pandemic’s possible long-term impact.
Their book draws on data collected as part of a longitudinal study initiated by Jean MacFarlane and the Berkeley Institute of Child Welfare in the late 1920s. The original subjects consisted of roughly 200 married couples, born between 1885 and 1904, who lived around Berkeley, Calif. The Berkeley study allows Settersten, Elder and Pearce to compare and contrast the experiences of four generations, including the primary subjects’ parents, who were born in the second half of the 19th century and many of whom were foreign born; their children, born before and during the Great Depression; and their grandchildren, born after the Second World War.
The study examines the human impact and meaning of a host of life-changing developments, including migration to and from California, the Depression, two world wars, the post–World War II economic boom and a host of stunning innovations in technology, transportation and communications.
This book contains fascinating information about marriages (which were rarely viewed as major sources of satisfaction), children (a major source of fulfillment for women, but much less so for men) and the impact of the Depression on spousal relations (heightening marital tensions and igniting chronic disagreements about finances and child rearing). The authors report exceedingly low levels of spousal communication and discover that many “couples did not have a single friend or activity in common.”
The study also examines the predictors of lifelong economic success and finds that the level of education was the most important correlate.
But the book’s single most important takeaway involves the momentous, long-term impact of the Depression. To be sure, the Depression’s impact varied widely by gender, class, age and education. But no one escaped its effects. If hard times and material loss sometimes pulled families together, in many cases, Depression-era stresses drove family members apart.
Responses to the Depression were heavily influenced by gender. As the authors note: “family hardship affected men more adversely than their wives.” In many instances, Depression-era women assumed a more dominant role in the family, thanks to their earnings, caregiving responsibilities and central role in household management. At the same time, many men experienced a sharp decline in self-esteem, not just because of their loss of pay, but the loss of their symbolic role as family provider. According to the authors, the Depression inflicted a heavy cost on husbands’ health and longevity during their 40s, 50s and 60s.
The study reinforces the generalization that the Depression produced strong women and defeated men, enhancing many middle-class women’s assertiveness, confidence, resourcefulness and sense of self-efficacy, while a significant number of working-class women exhibited more passivity or feelings of vulnerability in later life.
If I were to draw a lesson for our own time from Living on the Edge, it is this: as bad as the Depression’s financial toll, its social and psychological effects were at least as damaging and were certainly longer lasting. Not even the post–World War II economic boom could compensate for the Depression’s damage.
Thanks, in part, to the emergency economic assistance provided by the federal government to individuals and families during the pandemic, most college students stayed afloat financially during the lockdown. But the pandemic’s emotional toll is another story. The pandemic undercut their sense of life’s predictability and already flagging confidence in the future, fostering anomie, alienation and isolation.
In the pandemic’s wake, many of my students have developed trauma-like symptoms. Many of my students strike me as intensely anxious, depressed, fearful, numb and persistently sad. Among the behavioral red flags I see are signs of withdrawal, disconnection, stress, frustration, a loss of focus and pent-up rage.
Some of these feelings can be traced directly to the pandemic, but others are cumulative, outgrowths of the Great Recession, compounded by more amorphous anxieties and apprehensions: over the climate, the job market, the future of American politics and pervasive forebodings about the future.
The Settersten, Elder and Pearce study contains a piece of wisdom that I’d like to share. The authors state bluntly that “our lives are not our own.” Rather, our lives are embedded in economic, familial, political and sociological contexts that we as individuals only partly control. Those contexts affect us, influence us, shape us and define us, in ways that are generally unconscious and involuntary yet powerful and inescapable nonetheless.
Unlike the Great Depression, the problems our students confront are far more psychological and emotional than financial. That is not, of course, to belittle, underestimate, play down or make light of these challenges—and claim, irresponsibly, that our students’ problems are “all in their heads.” But it is to suggest that those of us who are older, who have lived through our own traumatic or disruptive experiences, might be in a position to offer some solace, perspective, support and practical advice.
In recent years, the concept of trauma has broadened from its original association with severe physical injury to encompass psychological stressors or harms and their consequences, typically involving feelings of intense fear, helplessness or loss. Our institutions have responded to pandemic-era trauma by instituting wellness days, offering resilience training and expanding mental health counseling. But that’s not enough.
What should we, as faculty members, do?
I personally favor providing students with structure, generous but firm deadlines, numerous low-stakes assessments, frequent nudges and well-defined expectations, unlike some colleagues who prefer flexibility, options and frequent expressions of empathy.
Regardless of which tack you choose, remember: as faculty members, we bear personal responsibility for our students. Reach out. Be proactive.
I worry that too many faculty members (myself included) feel frustrated and annoyed by the demands that students place on our time. Too often, we begrudge their impositions. We regard their need for advising and guidance as a nuisance and a hassle. We treat the effort spent developing their basic academic skills or providing feedback as a burden and a waste of our precious time. We especially resent the social justice demands they raise.
So let me share a relevant literary quotation provided by my “Higher Ed Gamma” partner Michael Rutter. It’s from John Williams’s Stoner (1965), one of Michael’s favorite academic novels:
“It’s for us that the University exists, for the dispossessed of the world; not for the students, not for the selfless pursuit of knowledge, not for any of the reasons that you hear. We give out the reasons and we let a few of the ordinary ones in, those that would do in the world; but that’s just protective coloration. Like the church in the Middle Ages, which didn’t give a damn about the laity or even about God, we have our pretenses in order to survive. And we shall survive—because we have to.”
Years ago, I was one of a group of graduate students who asked the Yale department’s best teacher why he taught. He responded with five words: “It comes with the job.”
So let me conclude with this thought: mentoring students doesn’t come with the job. It is the job. Everything else is just embellishment.
Steven Mintz is professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin.
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CEO Sues Connecticut State System, Wins Job Back
After Nicole Esposito was removed as CEO of Manchester Community College, she sued the Connecticut State system for gender discrimination. Now she’s won her job back.
Ousted last fall as CEO of Manchester Community College, Nicole Esposito subsequently sued the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, alleging gender discrimination and a number of other issues, including violations of her First Amendment and equal protection rights.
Today she’s returning to her role—with a payout and other concessions from the CSCU system.
“I am eager to get back and continue providing the best possible experience for the students of Manchester Community College, as well as everyone else who is a part of the MCC community,” Esposito said in a statement provided through her legal counsel.
Esposito filed suit in August 2021 after facing alleged gender discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that her supervisor, Rob Steinmetz, threatened her job when she complained about his behavior and that officials pressured her to resign when she asked them to intervene in the matter. The lawsuit charges that Esposito was removed without cause.
Now CSCU must pay Esposito $775,000—a mix of back pay, compensatory damages and attorney’s fees—and provide training for executives and managers on discrimination and retaliation, whistle-blower protections, and employee free speech rights. The settlement also bars Esposito’s former supervisor—the man accused of sexist behavior toward her and other women—from holding any managerial power over her.
The defendants in the case did not admit to any wrongdoing.
The Lawsuit
Esposito was hired as CEO—a president-like role—of Manchester Community College in July 2020. Though she had held various positions in higher education, it was her first executive job. Her run was interrupted after she clashed with Steinmetz, who was the Capital Region East president, a now-discontinued role in the community college system.
Esposito claimed in her lawsuit that Steinmetz began making sexist statements early on, criticizing the tone of her voice and describing her as “off-putting.” Esposito said Steinmetz also made sexist comments about a highly qualified female job applicant, criticizing her for talking too much during an interview. When Esposito confronted him with allegations of sexism, Steinmetz reportedly threatened her job security, according to details in the lawsuit.
Contacted by email, Steinmetz did not provide a comment to Inside Higher Ed.
Esposito’s lawsuit also stated that system officials took no action when they were informed of her supervisor’s behavior, allegedly telling her “to go back and work things out with Steinmetz.” According to the lawsuit, system officials not only failed to intervene but also pressured Esposito to resign.
With tensions still simmering, Esposito was told in June 2021—less than a year after she took the job— that her appointment as CEO of Manchester Community College would be discontinued. The lawsuit claims that Esposito was given no “justification or rationale” for the proposed termination.
Esposito also alleges that an outside law firm hired to conduct an independent investigation into Steinmetz’s alleged behavior was the same firm that represented the system in labor and employment issues, and that it excluded relevant information that her legal counsel provided.
Esposito was suspended and removed from her post in August 2021. Her lawsuit claims she was not granted proper due process, citing a delayed hearing related to her suspension. A hearing eventually took place in January, and her termination was upheld, which Esposito argues was partly because she had “expressed concerns to the [U.S.] Department of Education.”
Shortly after being removed from her post, Esposito hired a legal team, filing suit against CSCU. After roughly a year in limbo, the case was settled earlier this month, leading to Esposito’s return.
The Big Picture
As Esposito battled in court to keep her job, allies on campus rallied around her.
Angelo Messore, who teaches political science and economics at Manchester, said Esposito’s termination came as a surprise on the cusp of the new school year.
“She was removed abruptly. We were getting ready for the beginning of a new fall [2021] semester and suddenly she was informed that she was being removed,” Messore said.
Messore quickly organized and sent a petition to the Board of Regents opposing Esposito’s termination.
Patrick Sullivan, an English professor at Manchester Community College who wrote op-eds advocating for Esposito, said by email that her termination was “sudden, confusing, and shocking.” He added that Esposito had skillfully led the college through the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Campus reaction to her termination consisted of “confusion, bafflement, and fear,” he said. (Sullivan also pointed out that Esposito won a woman of the year award from the American Association for Women in Community Colleges in April while still fighting for her job.)
Both faculty members suggested that Esposito had been asking hard questions about the consolidation of Connecticut’s community colleges, which also factored into her termination.
“This ouster was read by many as a chilling message: We are in charge. Get in line or bad things will happen,” Sullivan wrote. “We won’t stand for ‘insubordination’ (a word they liked to use a lot around that time for anyone with a difference of opinion or who spoke their mind).”
Now, with Esposito’s return, faculty members said they’re happy to have an advocate for Manchester Community College as consolidation looms for fall 2023.
“We feel that we finally have our president back, that we have someone to represent us and fight for us, someone who will help us to maintain our standing. Without a CEO, we had nobody to represent us at the system office and to voice our needs,” Messore said.
Both Messore and Sullivan were sharply critical of the consolidation process, which they see as forced and clumsy. They alleged that system administrators were bullying their way through it and expressed a need for greater accountability for system leadership extending to the very top.
“The way the system is set up now, more of these kinds of problems are inevitable,” Sullivan said. “Right now, there are no checks and balances and no legislative oversight. The governor appoints individuals to the Board of Regents, which has simply rubber-stamped everything the system office has wanted to do. Appointees know that the governor supports this merger and the people leading it. It’s a system designed to produce these kinds of unfortunate reckonings.”
The Fallout
The CSCU system did not provide a statement or make officials available to discuss Esposito’s lawsuit, instead directing Inside Higher Ed to an Aug. 12 announcement of staff changes, which included a brief mention of Esposito’s return and noted that Steinmetz had been moved from the regional president position to instead be executive vice president of college services and student affairs.
The CSCU system—and Steinmetz—have since been named in another lawsuit, filed in July, by a plaintiff alleging discrimination based on her age and physical limitations.
A CSCU official said that lawsuit is “a personnel matter that is currently under review.”
To outside legal observers, Esposito’s victory is somewhat uncommon.
Stephanie Hamm, who works in employment law as a partner at the law firm Thompson & Horton LLP, said by email that employment cases “are usually an uphill battle for the plaintiff because most employment laws are designed to make it difficult for plaintiffs to prevail.”
Hamm, who has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in employment cases, said it’s rare to see a lawsuit where an employee gets to keep their job and receives both back pay and compensatory damages, describing the legal outcome as “a big win for the plaintiff.”
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Education Department Terminates Controversial Accreditor
Deputy Education Secretary Cindy Marten issued a final decision on the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
The Department of Education is officially terminating federal recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools after Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten issued a final decision Friday.
The department will provisionally certify the 27 for-profit colleges currently accredited by ACICS to continue to receive federal funding. However, the colleges must find another accreditor within 18 months, or their funding will be revoked. These colleges will also be prohibited from enrolling new students until they find a new accreditor unless a student can finish their program within the 18-month period.
“The deputy secretary’s decision is not grounded in ACICS’s history or reputation but rather its continued long-standing inability to come into compliance with the minimum standards expected of accreditation agencies over the course of years,” said Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal. The department said this is the final decision it will issue regarding ACICS.
The accrediting agency can challenge the decision in federal court. However, Kvaal said that the department had “not heard from ACICS today,” regarding whether the accreditor intends to challenge the decision.
ACICS did not respond to Inside Higher Ed when approached for comment on the decision from the department or whether it will challenge the decision. The council gave a statement to The Washington Post that said, “We believe it is deeply flawed and that ACICS has been in substantial compliance with any objective, consistent, and reasonable interpretation of the recognition criteria. We are evaluating all of our options … including any decision to appeal the deputy secretary’s decision in federal district court.”
The decision marks the end of a years-long process; the Education Department first terminated ACICS under the Obama administration in 2016. ACICS regained recognition from then-education secretary Betsy DeVos in 2018.
In 2021, the Education Department terminated ACICS again after several recommendations from department staff and the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity. A report from department staff found that ACICS failed to comply with federal regulation criteria, including “monitoring of compliance of institutions and inadequate administrative capability.” ACICS appealed this decision, which was then sent to Marten for final approval.
ACICS argued in its appeal that the decision from the Education Department was “riddled with procedural defects and tainted by prejudicial politicization.”
Kvaal said that this decision does not indicate “a lack of quality or misconduct” of colleges currently accredited by ACICS. He also said that three of the 27 colleges accredited by ACICS are already in the process of seeking another accreditor.
The department has corresponded with students enrolled at these colleges about the decision, and colleges will also be required to reach out to students about any possible implications of the decision.
Democrats in Congress called attention to ACICS in 2016 after it gave accreditation to the for-profit chains ITT Technical Institute and Corinthian Colleges, which both later closed after federal investigations found they had misled students.
Jason Altmire, the president of Career Education Colleges and Universities, which represents for-profit colleges, said, “This decision will have no impact on 99 percent of for-profit institutions and thus should not be interpreted as a rebuke of the for-profit college sector.”
The department ensured that students enrolled in colleges currently accredited by ACICS will be protected if their college does not gain accreditation again within the 18-month period and closes as a result of a loss of federal funding. “We will work with students to ensure that they hear from their school about options for transferring to another institution,” said Kvaal. “Students will also have their Pell Grant eligibility restored if their school closes.”
Critics of the accreditor praised the final decision. Michael Itzkowitz, a senior fellow at the think tank Third Way, said, “Over the past 10 years, ACICS has repeatedly broken the public’s trust and has been a bad steward of taxpayer dollars. There should be no tolerance for accreditors or other government-backed oversight entities that have such little regard for the outcomes of students who are hoping to better their lives.”
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Capital Campaign Watch: Cal State San Bernardino, Saint Louis University
August 22, 2022
Starting Off
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California State University, San Bernardino, has started a campaign to raise $200 million. Thus far, the university has raised $130 million.
Finishing Up
- Saint Louis University has raised a total of $604 million. The campaign went public in 2018 with a goal of $500 million.
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Presentism, Race and Trolls
History column leads to lockdown of American Historical Association’s Twitter account. What happened?
The president of the American Historical Association apologized Friday for a column he’d written on presentism. But the apology also irked some historians, who thought it was either insufficient or unnecessary.
The controversy continued over the weekend, when the AHA restricted its Twitter account to prevent “trolls,” including white nationalist Richard Spencer, from commenting further on the matter.
How It Started
Here’s what happened: last week, James Sweet, Vilas-Jartz Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and AHA president, published his monthly column in Perspectives on History, an association publication. The column, titled “Is History History? Identity Politics and Teleologies of the Present,” argued that too many historians are practicing presentism, very roughly defined as interpreting the past through the lens of the present. And in so doing, Sweet said, these historians stand to make history indistinguishable from other social sciences.
Sweet defined history, done correctly, as an analysis “of people’s ideas in their own time” and the “process of change over time.”
“As the discipline has become more focused on the 20th and 21st centuries, historical analyses are contained within an increasingly constrained temporality,” Sweet wrote. “Our interpretations of the recent past collapse into the familiar terms of contemporary debates, leaving little room for the innovative, counterintuitive interpretations.”
He continued, “This trend toward presentism is not confined to historians of the recent past; the entire discipline is lurching in this direction, including a shrinking minority working in premodern fields. If we don’t read the past through the prism of contemporary social justice issues—race, gender, sexuality, nationalism, capitalism—are we doing history that matters?”
Historians are generally wary of presentism; it’s why many demur to comment on current events or predict future ones based on past happenings. So Sweet’s essay thus far wasn’t all that controversial. (Still, some historians argue that one way to keep history relevant is to increase engagement with the public over current events, and the AHA’s own advocacy program includes “Providing historical perspectives on contemporary issues.”)
Sweet’s examples of alleged presentism drew the most criticism. First, he asserted that presentism is why fewer Ph.D. students are studying pre-1800 topics, without exploring other possibilities for this trend, such as diminishing faculty job opportunities for such experts. Next, he criticized a series of historical discussions, none of which are the work of actual academic historians. These include The New York Times’ Pulitzer Prize–winning “1619 Project,” several recent U.S. Supreme Court opinions and a guided tour during Sweet’s recent trip to Ghana, which he said minimized the role of Ghanaians in the African slave trade.
He also said that the forthcoming film The Woman King, starring Viola Davis, seems to suggest “that Dahomey’s female warriors and King Ghezo fought the European slave trade. In fact, they promoted it. Historically accurate rendering of Asante or Dahomean greed and enslavement apparently contradict modern-day political imperatives.”
Ultimately, Sweet argued that “the erasure of slave-trading African empires in the name of political unity is uncomfortably like right-wing conservative attempts to erase slavery from school curricula in the U.S., also in the name of unity. These interpretations are two sides of the same coin.”
'All History is Presentism'
Sweet’s essay does say that “history suffuses everyday life as presentism.” But many critics said it was slipshod to attack presentism and newer turns in historical inquiry (such as those toward race and gender) with travel anecdotes and a movie preview, instead of historical works.
Other common critiques of Sweet’s essay, as evidenced on social media and a flurry of response essays: presentism is hardly the field’s most pressing issue; Sweet didn’t fully understand presentism as a concept; some degree of presentism is inescapable, given that no one is practicing history in a time machine; and Sweet, a white man, was arguing against the elevation of historically suppressed voices and perspectives from his elite perch as head of the AHA.
In one example, historian Kevin Gannon, director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence at Queens Univeristy of Charlotte, wrote in a response piece,
Look, it’s like this: all history is presentism. This was true when Lynn Hunt wrote the first iteration of “against presentism” a couple decades ago, and it remains true now. We are historians, in the present, who are selecting some (certainly not all) “historical facts” from the past in order to narrate, analyze, interpret, and contextualize. At best, we are mapping, or representing, the past; we are certainly not reproducing the past in any exact way. Thus, the very act of selecting a topic, arranging evidence (or, as Hayden White would have argued, emplotting it), and presenting one interpretation of all that as more legitimate than the others—this scholarly ritual is absolutely shaped by the concerns of our present. That it even exists is because of “the concerns of the present.” Some of us admit, and even embrace, these temporal and epistemological entanglements, and we are thus able to do our scholarly work in a way that recognizes both the possibilities and limitations of our position. Others deny those entanglements and are thus able to blithely and without any sense of irony do themselves what they decry in others’ work: use the past as a means to justify their particular present. And they most often do this by denying the epistemological and scholarly legitimacy of others’ pasts. In this sense, Sweet’s article does render at least one service to the profession: it reminds us that the strongest expression of “identity politics”—its platonic ideal, in fact—is a privileged white man condemning what he sees as everyone else’s obsession with “identity politics.”
Reverend Malcolm Foley, special adviser to the president of Baylor University for equity and campus engagement, wrote in a separate response that the historical “accounting” he’s personally called to do “does not in fact ignore the values and mores of people in their own times. But it does pass judgment, and it does not haphazardly do so. I am reminded of the voices that call prominent theologians in the eighteenth and nineteenth century ‘men of their times’ when referring to their virulently racist pro-slavery stances. It is not an imposition of a foreign standard that I apply when I call those stances virulently racist; it is the recognition and elevation of a standard contemporary to their own, namely that of the enslaved. If objectivity means that I treat evil ideas the same as I treat just ones, I have no time for it.”
An Apology, and More
Following such criticism, Sweet added a statement atop his essay saying, in part, “My September Perspectives on History column has generated anger and dismay among many of our colleagues and members. I take full responsibility that it did not convey what I intended and for the harm that it has caused. I had hoped to open a conversation on how we ‘do’ history in our current politically charged environment. Instead, I foreclosed this conversation for many members, causing harm to colleagues, the discipline and the association.”
He added, “I sincerely regret the way I have alienated some of my Black colleagues and friends. I am deeply sorry … I hope to redeem myself in future conversations with you all. I’m listening and learning.”
Some historians said they were happy to see Sweet’s apology, while others said that it didn’t address their substantive concerns about his very public critique of the discipline. Some argued that Sweet shouldn’t apologize for expressing apparently sincere thoughts on the field.
Soon the AHA’s Twitter thread was attracting comments from those outside the field—including one from Spencer, which said, “I just read this man’s offending column; it was reasonable in the extreme. Apparently, being a Rankean historian causes ‘harm’ and ‘pain.’ It’s ridiculous.”
The AHA then restricted public access to its Twitter feed, saying in a post that “A conversation about history has been invaded by trolls uninterested in civil discourse in last 12 hrs. This is appalling. Therefore conversation is temporarily limited to our community. AHA condemns all harassment of members of our community & others who replied in good faith.”
Association presidents are elected and serve in that role for one year. The AHA's permanent executive director, James Grossman, said Sunday evening that "we hope to make our Twitter account public again soon. Our priority is to make sure that our followers are not harassed by trolls, while encouraging comments from the historical community and the public. We will continue to monitor the situation."
Grossman added that Sweet's column, "the response to that column, his apology, and the response to that apology have all raised important issues that stand at the center of the work we do as historians. A provocative conversation has already begun in the comments beneath the online article. These issues will be on the agenda at the next meeting of our governing council."
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, authorities said Monday, escalating political tensions in the country as the ousted premier holds mass rallies seeking to return to office.
The charges followed a speech Khan gave in Islamabad on Saturday in which he vowed to sue police officers and a female judge and alleged that a close aide had been tortured after his arrest.
Khan himself has not publicly spoken about the latest charges against him. However, a court in Islamabad issued a so-called “protective bail” for Khan for the next three days, preventing police from arresting him over the charges, said Shah Mahmood Qureshi, a senior leader in his Tehreek-e-Insaf opposition party.
Hundreds of Tehreek-e-Insaf members stood outside Khan’s home on Monday in a show of support as the former premier held meetings inside. The party has warned that it will hold nationwide rallies if Khan is arrested while working to try to squash the charges in court.
“We will take over Islamabad and my message to police is … don’t be part of this political war anymore,” warned Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, a former minister under Khan.
Under Pakistan’s legal system, police file what is known as a first information report about charges against an accused person to a magistrate judge, who allows the investigation to move forward. Typically, police then arrest and question the accused.
The report against Khan includes testimony from Magistrate Judge Ali Javed, who described being at the Islamabad rally on Saturday and hearing Khan criticize the inspector-general of Pakistan’s police and another judge. Khan went on to reportedly say: “You also get ready for it, we will also take action against you. All of you must be ashamed.”
Khan could face several years in prison from the new charges, which accuse him of threatening police officers and the judge under Pakistan’s 1997 anti-terrorism law, which granted police wider powers amid sectarian violence in the country.
However, 25 years later, critics say the law helps security forces skirt constitutional protections for defendants while governments also used it for political purposes. Other former Pakistani politicians, including former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and former President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, also have been targeted in probes using the law.
Khan has not been detained on other lesser charges levied against him in his recent campaigning against the government.
Also on Monday, a court in Islamabad ruled that contempt proceedings would begin Tuesday against Khan for threatening a judge, according to court officials. Usually, Pakistani courts pardon people if they apologize, although some politicians have also been convicted in the past for insulting judges.
The Pakistani judiciary also has a history of politicization and taking sides in power struggles between the military, the civilian government and opposition politicians, according to the Washington-based advocacy group Freedom House. Current Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif likely will discuss the charges against Khan at a Cabinet meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Khan came to power in 2018, promising to break the pattern of family rule in Pakistan. His opponents contend he was elected with help from the powerful military, which has ruled the country for half of its 75-year history.
In seeking Khan’s ouster earlier this year, the opposition had accused him of economic mismanagement as inflation soars and the Pakistani rupee plummets in value. The parliament’s no-confidence vote in April that ousted Khan capped months of political turmoil and a constitutional crisis that required the Supreme Court to step in. Meanwhile, it appeared the military similarly had cooled to Khan.
Khan alleged without providing evidence that the Pakistani military took part in a U.S. plot to oust him. Washington, the Pakistani military and Sharif’s government have all denied the allegation. Meanwhile, Khan has been carrying out a series of mass rallies trying to pressure the government.
In his latest speech Sunday night at a rally in the city of Rawalpindi outside of Islamabad, Khan said so-called “neutrals” were behind the recent crackdown against his party. He has in the past used the phrase “neutrals” for the military.
“A plan has been made to place our party against the wall. I assure you, that the Sri Lankan situation is going to happen here,” Khan threatened, referencing the recent economic protests that toppled that island nation’s government.
“Now we are following law and constitution. But when a political party strays from that path, the situation inside Pakistan, who will stop the public? There are 220 million people.”
Khan’s party has been holding mass protests, but Pakistan’s government and security forces fear the former cricket star’s popularity still could draw millions out to the street. That could further pressure the nuclear-armed nation as it struggles to secure a $7 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund amid an economic crisis, exacerbated by rising global food prices due in part by Russia’s war on Ukraine.
On Sunday, the internet-access advocacy group NetBlocks said internet services in the country blocked access to YouTube after Khan broadcast the speech on the platform despite a ban issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority.
Police arrested Khan’s political aide, Shahbaz Gill, earlier this month after he appeared on the private television channel ARY TV and urged soldiers and officers to refuse to obey “illegal orders” from the military leadership. Gill was charged with treason, which carries the death penalty under Pakistan’s sedition act that stems from a British colonial-era law. ARY also remains off-air in Pakistan following that broadcast.
Khan has alleged that police abused Gill while in custody. Police say Gill suffers from asthma and has not been abused while detained.
Gill was discharged from a hospital to attend a court hearing Monday. He appeared healthy in television footage as he left for the court amid tight security. The court then ordered that he be returned to police custody for two days of interrogations, Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb said. He likely will appear again in court on Thursday.
Khan’s speech Saturday in Islamabad focused primarily on Gill’s arrest.
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MULBERRY, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas law enforcement officers were suspended, and state police launched an investigation after a video posted on social media showed two of them beating a suspect while a third officer held him on the ground.
The officers were responding to a report of a man making threats outside a convenience store Sunday in the small town of Mulberry, about 140 miles (220 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock, near the border with Oklahoma, authorities said.
The video shows one officer punching the suspect with a clenched fist, while another can be seen hitting the man with his knee. The third officer holds him against the pavement.
In video recorded from a car nearby, someone yells at officers to stop hitting the man in the head. Two of the officers appear to look up and say something back to the person who yelled. The officers’ comments could not be heard clearly on the video.
Two Crawford County sheriff’s deputies and one Mulberry police officer were suspended, city and county authorities said.
Arkansas State Police said the agency would investigate the use of force. State police identified the suspect as Randal Worcester, 27, of Goose Creek, South Carolina.
He was taken to a hospital for treatment then released and booked into the Van Buren County jail on multiple charges, including second-degree battery, resisting arrest and making terroristic threats, state police said.
Worcester’s father declined to comment when contacted Monday by The Associated Press. He referred a reporter to a law firm representing the family. That firm said it was still trying to gather information and did not immediately have a comment on the video.
Worcester is white, according to jail booking information, and the three officers involved also appear to be white.
Authorities have not released the names of the three officers.
“I hold all my employees accountable for their actions and will take appropriate measures in this matter,” Crawford County Sheriff Jimmy Damante said.
In a statement released Sunday evening, Mulberry Police Chief Shannon Gregory said the community and the department take the matter “very seriously.”
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said on Twitter that the incident “will be investigated pursuant to the video evidence and the request of the prosecuting attorney.”
Cellphone video of often-violent police interactions has put a spotlight on officer conduct in recent years, particularly since the 2020 killing of George Floyd while he was being arrested by police in Minneapolis.
The resulting nationwide protests called attention to officer brutality that often targets Black Americans.
The front door at building that serves as the Mulberry police headquarters and city hall was locked Monday. A sign on the door directed anyone with questions about “the police investigation” to contact Arkansas State Police.
It was unclear whether the officers were wearing body cameras.
Amid public pressure for transparency and the proliferation of videos exposing police misconduct, there has been some pushback against recording officers. In July, the governor of Arizona signed a bill that makes it illegal to knowingly record officers from 8 feet (2.5 meters) or closer without permission.
Mulberry is a town of 1,600 people on the southern edge of the Ozarks in western Arkansas, right off Interstate 40, which runs from California to North Carolina.
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This story has been corrected to fix the spelling of Randal Worcester. Authorities initially gave an incorrect spelling.
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U of Akron Disciplines Police Officer
The University of Akron has disciplined one of its police officers for actions it considered excessive, WJW News reported.
The finding concerned an officer’s handling of a man being transported to the university police station. After he arrived at the station, a police officer grabbed him by his handcuffed arms and pushed him toward a police car. Medical officials, who were present afterward, expressed concerns. “EMS voiced concern for excessive use of force, as patient had been compliant and cooperative since EMS had begun assessment,” said a report they filed.
The university found that the police officer's conduct was “not justified.”
The incident was on July 13, and officer was placed on paid administrative leave. He was back on the job by the end of July.
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Our House Is Burning
Traditional approaches to civic education are not sufficient to counter the urgent threats to American democracy, Eric Mlyn writes.
With the health of American democracy hanging by an unraveling thread, our old approaches to civic education are woefully inadequate to combat this existential threat.
To meet this moment of peril, we must recognize that the American political divide is no longer between Democrats and Republicans. Instead, it’s between those who are pro-democracy and those increasingly pushing us toward authoritarianism.
I have been a participant and leader in higher education’s civic engagement movement for more than two decades. The focus of my work has been building experiential programs that place students in civic organizations at home and abroad and teaching civic engagement and social change in the classroom. I have seen the deep impact that these kinds of programs and classes have on the students who participate in them and on the communities that they serve.
But I now see some of my own efforts and those of my colleagues as inadequate, because we are as a group unwilling to honestly name the threat, and so I am disheartened as I watch American higher education cower in the face of threats to our democratic mission. Most higher education leaders have maintained a frustrating fidelity to evenhandedness and caution while campuses, particularly those that are publicly funded, encounter daily attacks from state legislatures, including attacks on tenure, on discussions of critical race theory and on our colleagues who would deploy their expertise to serve the public good. Ironically, we fear being seen as political, while institutional leadership is politicized. In the face of these threats, it is long past time to adopt new and bold actions, and to set aside our hand-wringing about being perceived as controversial.
Since at least the 1940s, with the publication of the 1947 Truman Commission report “Higher Education for American Democracy,” the civic engagement movement in higher education promoted its democratic mission primarily through student voluntarism in local and global communities, including by creating service learning programs and co-curricular opportunities for direct service. Work in this area has become mainstream. Leaders in higher education regularly renewed calls for civic and service learning through a series of reports and exhortations, even as American society, its institutions and the nature of political conflict underwent dramatic change. As recently as 2012, a report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education and issued by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, “A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy’s Future,” urged “educators and public leaders to advance an educational vision that would make civic learning and democratic engagement an expected part of undergraduate education.”
The civic engagement movement broadened its focus over the last decade with the growth of local and national organizations working to increase voting among college students. From the Andrew Goodman Foundation to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge to Ask Every Student and the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University, campuses have worked with outside organizations and initiatives to encourage and facilitate student voting.
The most recent iteration of the civic movement in higher education is a variety of programs encouraging civil discourse. These programs are in part a response to right-wing populism’s claim that progressive students and faculty members seek to silence conservative voices on campus. More generally, they are a response to the increased political polarization of our society and our campuses. In programs offered by Braver Angels and Unify America, to name just a few, students and faculty are encouraged to talk civilly and respectfully with people they disagree with, to listen deeply and to be open to a wide range of viewpoints on our campuses. Although I agree that viewpoint diversity on our campuses is a good thing, “cancel culture” does not threaten democracy in the way that some claim. The extent to which liberals cancel conservatives on our campuses has been greatly exaggerated; its threat to democracy pales in comparison to the outright assault on teaching “divisive concepts” from the right-wing populist movement. Between January 2021 and June 2022, Pen America tracked 70 different bills “intended to impose restrictions on teaching and learning in colleges and universities”—mostly around issues of race, racism or gender—introduced in 28 states. Seven of these bills became law.
In sum, while these more recent initiatives are well intended, they still fail fundamentally to meet the nature of the threat we’re facing. And if we fail to act, things could get much worse. Hungary, under the far-right autocratic prime minister Viktor Orbán, provides a disturbing model for where we might be headed. Orbán has moved to take over control of Hungarian higher education by stacking controlling bodies with officials appointed by his ruling Fidesz Party. He hounded the George Soros–funded Central European University so much that it had to relocate from Budapest to Vienna. Much of the American right, including former president Trump, have embraced Orbán and regard him as a model to emulate. And though some may be tempted to say that Orbán’s destructive influence on higher education could never happen here, we should be long past the time of believing in American exceptionalism in this and other areas.
This is not the moment for reticence. I say this with the full understanding that unlike many other U.S. institutions, colleges and universities do have a special obligation to remain nonpartisan, to encourage viewpoint diversity and to create an environment where multiple viewpoints are heard and expressed. However, unusual moments in history compel us to shed our usual constraints. As Mark Danner recently wrote in The New York Review of Books, “We’re in an emergency—act like it.”
In light of these existential threats, our campuses must be different this fall than in years past. Given that a number of Republicans and former Trump allies have condemned the ex-president’s incitement and support for the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, advocacy for democracy is not partisan—it’s a fundamental commitment to our Constitution shared across the partisan divide. With this framing, university leaders are not being inappropriately political when they speak out against the threats posed by the wing of the Republican Party that opposes our constitutional commitments. They are instead defending one of the fundamental missions of American higher education and working to assure that the freedoms needed for higher education to thrive will survive.
With all this in mind, here are just a few ideas for fall that we should be considering:
- Teach-ins: For our arriving students in the fall, campus experts from political science, law, history and other relevant disciplines should organize learning opportunities to help our students understand the unique political moment that we face and the actions students can take to protect American democracy. A common template should be developed for interested campuses, and a national teach-in day should be declared before the midterm elections.
- Pro-democracy internships: Universities should support semester-long and summer internships for students to work for bipartisan organizations working to protect and expand voting rights and to more broadly defend democracy. Such organizations exist at the local, state and national levels.
- Promoting voting: Colleges and universities should expand their work in encouraging all campus stakeholders to vote. Student voting is particularly complicated because of changing voter identification rules and because students are often not sure where they are eligible to vote. As part of this, colleges and universities should support the recently introduced Youth Voting Rights Act that will, among other things, require campuses to have polling places and will require all voting locations to accept college identification cards to meet state voter-identification requirements in federal elections.
- Leader statements: University presidents and other leaders must unite and speak out about the current democratic threats faced by their institutions and the country, explaining how these threats undermine the mission of our institutions. Private university leaders must spearhead this effort because of the political difficulties public university presidents face.
- Fall events: Colleges and universities should use existing funding, programs and lectures to highlight the current democratic threat, inserting this conversation as often as possible in already funded opportunities.
Certainly, more must be done. But let’s start here, so that when our children and grandchildren ask us what we did when the flames of authoritarianism were licking at democracy, we can say we did more than just watch it burn.
Eric Mlyn is a lecturer at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy and a Distinguished Faculty Fellow at the Kenan Institute for Ethics. He is the founding director of DukeEngage and formerly served as assistant vice provost for civic engagement at Duke. He is the co-editor, with Amanda Moore McBride, of Connecting Civic Engagement and Social Innovation: Toward Higher Education’s Democratic Promise (Stylus, 2020).
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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Rapper Fetty Wap pleaded guilty Monday to a conspiracy drug charge that carries a mandatory five-year prison sentence.
The plea in Central Islip on Long Island came before U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven Locke, who had revoked his bond and sent him to jail two weeks ago. No sentencing date was immediately set.
Locke took that step after prosecutors said that Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell, threatened to kill a man during a FaceTime call in 2021, violating the terms of his pretrial release in his drug case.
The “Trap Queen” rapper was initially arrested last October on charges alleging he participated in a conspiracy to smuggle large amounts of heroin, fentanyl and other drugs into the New York City area.
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances, the top charge in an indictment against him. It carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison while federal sentencing guidelines are likely to recommend additional years in prison.
Maxwell and five co-defendants were accused of conspiring to possess and distribute more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of heroin, fentanyl and crack cocaine between June 2019 and June 2020.
The scheme allegedly involved using the U.S. Postal Service and cars with hidden compartments to move drugs from the West Coast to Long Island, where they were stored for distribution to dealers on Long Island and in New Jersey, prosecutors said.
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Serious pregnancy complications are rare in the United States but they still affect thousands of women each year.
They may endanger the health of the mother, fetus or both. Many are more common in Black patients and contribute to their disproportionately high maternal mortality rate.
Severe cases may force patients and their physicians to consider abortions, but laws enacted or proposed since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June have limited that option.
At least 19 states with abortion restrictions allow exemptions if the mother develops a condition with severe or life-threatening health consequences, but determining whether either situation exists can be a challenging judgment call. Physicians have said they feel new abortion limits are forcing them to let patients with complications deteriorate.
Here’s a look at some of the most common pregnancy complications that could lead a doctor to recommend an abortion:
PREECLAMPSIA
A serious high blood pressure condition that can develop suddenly in pregnancy, typically during the second half, is called preeclampsia.
It develops in about 1 in 25 pregnancies. Symptoms include swollen limbs, headaches and blurred vision.
In addition to elevated blood pressure, patients may develop kidney problems. In severe cases, fluid in the lungs, seizures or strokes may occur.
Treatment may include hospitalization, along with medicines to lower blood pressure and promote fetal lung development. Ending the pregnancy by inducing delivery or with an abortion may be recommended when the mother’s life is in danger.
PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
Membranes in the fluid-filled amniotic sac that surrounds the fetus often rupture or break at the start of childbirth — commonly called water breaking. In at least 3% of pregnancies, the sac ruptures too early, often leading to preterm birth.
The condition increases chances for a uterine infection. Doctors may recommend ending the pregnancy, especially if water breaks before 24 weeks, when infant survival chances are slim.
Instead of abortion, doctors could monitor the patients and closely watch for signs of infection. But risks of severe maternal complications are greatly increased and chances of a successful birth are small, recent studies have shown.
ECTOPIC PREGNANCIES
Ectopic pregnancies are when a fertilized egg grows outside the womb, often in a fallopian tube. It happens in about 2% of U.S. pregnancies.
There is no chance for the embryo to survive, but it can cause the tube to burst, leading to dangerous internal bleeding.
Treatment for less severe cases may include medication that stops the embryo from growing, ending the pregnancy. Otherwise surgery is done, sometimes requiring removing the affected tube.
Doctors emphasize that treatment for ectopic pregnancies is not the same as an abortion.
Some politicians who oppose abortions have suggested that ectopic pregnancies could be reimplanted in the uterus, sometimes citing two unsubstantiated case reports published decades apart in medical journals. Experts say any such attempts would damage the embryo and could not result in a successful pregnancy.
PLACENTA ABRUPTION
The placenta is a crucial structure that develops in pregnancy and attaches to the uterine wall, connecting with the umbilical cord to help nourish the fetus.
In about 1 in 100 pregnancies, the placenta separates prematurely from the womb, after about 20 weeks of pregnancy. That can pose a life-threatening risk to the fetus and can cause dangerous maternal bleeding.
Inducing childbirth or ending the pregnancy may be recommended.
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HARRISONBURG, Va., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidelines for over-the-counter hearing aids, approved Tuesday, Aug. 16, by the Food and Drug Administration, will make the devices much more accessible to the general public starting this fall, but how prepared are people to make good choices?
James Madison University researcher Ayasakanta Rout, who runs the only university-based laboratory in Virginia that researches hearing aids, says the relatively low cost of over-the-counter hearing aids will be the biggest benefit.
Cost is the primary barrier preventing people from getting them, a cost not covered by Medicare or most insurance companies, said Rout, director of JMU's doctoral program in audiology. Until the rule change, getting hearing aids required a hearing care provider's prescription and cost thousands of dollars. Making them available over the counter could make them available for hundreds of dollars, Rout said.
While over-the-counter devices will cost less, consumers won't have the expertise of an audiologist to select the proper device and to program them to match individual hearing losses, Rout cautions. The proposed over-the-counter devices are meant to help adults with mild to moderate degrees of hearing loss and are likely to provide basic amplification without many of the signal processing features currently available in advanced hearing aids.
Hearing loss affects about 38 million people and is a gradual process for most people, Rout said, and chronic hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the U.S. behind arthritis and cardiovascular issues. Hearing loss begins for people in their 20s, but generally is not noticeable until people reach their 60s.
"Once you start to lose hearing, it is irreversible," Rout said.
Congress passed a law in 2017 directing the FDA to draft the regulations.
The primary focus of the Hearing Aid Research Laboratory at JMU is to evaluate the benefits derived from high-end signal processing and user satisfaction with hearing aids. Other areas of research include perceived sound quality in individuals with cochlear hearing loss, and electroacoustic characteristics of hearing aids. The lab also works with the hearing aid industry to conduct efficacy and benchmarking studies on existing and emerging technologies.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GATE Energy, the Houston-based engineering, commissioning and field services firm is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the commissioning management and execution contract for LLOG's Salamanca development.
The scope of this work includes pre-commissioning and commissioning planning and execution at both the onshore fabrication site and offshore. The GATE commissioning team will also support initial startup activities offshore.
Mark Myhre, President of GATE Commissioning, said, "This Salamanca award exemplifies our relationship and partnership with LLOG following our success on the Delta House project. GATE Energy continues to enjoy our strong position in the commissioning segment with 10 major deepwater commissioning projects awarded to us in just the past 9 years. Our culture and backlog are strong with the investment in our people and processes continuing to show dividends. We look forward to ensuring LLOG succeeds on Salamanca and are excited for the future of our people, clients, and industry."
The Salamanca FPS will be located in Block 689 of the Keathley Canyon to tap into the Leon and Castile discoveries. The deepwater platform sits in approximately 6,400 ft, capable of producing 60,000 BOPD, 25,000 BWPD, and 40 MMSCFD of natural gas.
GATE Energy is a family of companies that provide scalable, fit-for-purpose services for the energy sector including engineering, commissioning, and specialty field services.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge acknowledged Monday that redactions to an FBI affidavit spelling out the basis for the search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate might be so extensive as to make the document “meaningless” if released to the public. But he said he continued to believe it should not remain sealed in its entirety because of the public interest in the ongoing criminal investigation.
A written order from U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart largely restates what he said in court last week, when he directed the Justice Department to propose redactions about the information in the affidavit that it wants to remain secret. That submission is due Thursday at noon.
Justice Department officials have sought to keep the entire document sealed, saying disclosing any portion of it risks compromising an investigation and divulging investigative techniques. They have advised the judge that the redactions to the affidavit they would likely propose would be so numerous that the public would be left without substantive new information in the event the document was released.
Reinhart acknowledged that possibility in his Monday order, writing, “I cannot say at this point that partial redactions will be so extensive that they will result in a meaningless disclosure, but I may ultimately reach that conclusion after hearing further from the Government.”
Several news organizations, including The Associated Press, have urged the judge to unseal additional records tied to this month’s search of Mar-A-Lago, when FBI officials said they recovered 11 sets of classified documents, including top secret records, from the Florida estate.
Of particular interest is the affidavit supporting the search, which presumably contains key details about the Justice Department’s investigation examining whether Trump retained and mishandled classified and sensitive government records. Trump and some of his supporters have also called for the document to be released, hoping it will expose what they contend was government overreach.
In his written ruling, Reinhart said the Justice Department had a compelling interest in preventing the affidavit from being released in its entirety. But he said he did not believe it should remain fully sealed, and said he was not persuaded by the department’s arguments that the redaction process “imposes an undue burden on its resources.”
“Particularly given the intense public and historical interest in an unprecedented search of a former President’s residence, the Government has not yet shown that these administrative concerns are sufficient to justify sealing,” he wrote.
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Which pink Crocs are best?
Crocs may be a point of mockery for many, but those that do mock are all but guaranteed to have never tried them. If they had, they would know that Crocs are among the most comfortable shoes you can own. If you’re concerned about backlash, you can choose one of Crocs’ many styles that aren’t recognizably part of the brand. If you don’t care, then it’s difficult not to recommend the style that started it all: the Crocs Classic Clogs.
What to know before you buy pink Crocs
Pink Crocs styles
Pink Crocs are available in all Crocs styles.
- Clogs are the first style Crocs made, and the style is synonymous with the Crocs name. If you aren’t sure where to start, start here.
- Boots are essentially clogs, except they have a nylon drawstring bag attached that extends a little past the ankle. These are a good choice if you want to keep your feet dry.
- Slides are great options for those wanting something quick and easy. Grab a pair for short trips to the store and the like.
- Sandals are similar to slides except they have two small straps rather than one large one, plus they have a thicker sole.
- Flip-flops are more breathable than slides and sandals, but some people dislike the feeling of the strap between their toes.
- Platforms take a pair of clogs, slides, sandals or flip-flops and add roughly an inch of thickness to the sole. They’re good for adding a little height or a bit more cushion.
- Sneakers combine all the usual benefits of Crocs, such as the buoyancy, cushy comfort and high breathability, but in the form of a regular shoe.
Sizing
Most pink Crocs for adults are unisex, meaning they make no change to the design like other types of shoes do such as men’s sizing being wider. You may find pink Crocs being listed as women’s and with matching sizing numbers, but you can subtract two from the size to get the matching men’s sizing. Pink Crocs also come in children’s sizing.
Looks
Pink Crocs come in more than just plain pink. Several shades are available, though some are discontinued and may cost more than those currently being produced. Some options mix pink with other colors, such as white. Some even combine multiple shades of pink.
What to look for in quality pink Crocs
Fit
Pink Crocs come in one of three fits.
- Standard Crocs sit as close to the foot as possible.
- Relaxed Crocs add some extra space, especially in the toe box.
- Roomy Crocs are as loose on the foot as possible.
Heel strap
Some pink Crocs styles give you the option of a heel strap. These are mostly for keeping Crocs on in the water, but they can also help limit how much your feet slide around. However, some people find these straps cause irritation or even blisters.
How much you can expect to spend on pink Crocs
Most Crocs cost around $35-$50. Styles with less material such as slides can cost as little as $20 while styles with more material, such as sneakers, can cost as much as $80.
Pink Crocs FAQ
What are Crocs made of?
A. They’re mostly made of a proprietary material called Croslite, which is a type of resin that acts like a mix of rubber and foam. It’s cushy, durable and buoyant. It’s also the reason Crocs cost more than you would think. Crocs also have a few other proprietary materials it may mix in, such as LiteRide used in its sneakers.
What are Crocs best for?
A. That depends on the style you choose but, generally speaking, Crocs are best for two situations. The first is for wearing around water. The original clogs were designed to serve as boating shoes. The second is jobs requiring you to be on your feet. The Croslite material is well known for being especially cushy and comfortable, making Crocs a common choice for wait staff and nurses, and so forth.
What are Jibbitz?
A. Jibbitz are special charms designed to attach to Crocs’ signature ventilation holes. They come in uncountable designs so there’s something for everyone. Some pairs even include a Jibbitz or two with purchase.
What are the best pink Crocs to buy?
Top pink Crocs
What you need to know: This is the style that started it all.
What you’ll love: The classic ventilation holes access the front and top of the shoes to maximize breathability. They have interior bumps that give you extra traction so they don’t slip around and can provide some minor massaging. The tread provides a strong grip, even on slick surfaces.
What you should consider: Some customers found them a little large and suggested ordering a size down. They can shrink if left in prolonged contact with heat.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Kohl’s
Top pink Crocs for the money
What you need to know: These slides are perfect for quick trips or for wearing around your home.
What you’ll love: They have interior bumps that provide extra traction and minor massaging. Plus, they have an excellent and grippy tread. They come with a pair of Jibbitz and each shoe can hold up to 13 of them.
What you should consider: A few consumers found it difficult to find a comfortable size. There is a rare issue of the top strap being attached too low.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Crocs Classic Cozzzy Fuzzy Sandals
What you need to know: If you love fuzzy slippers but find your feet get too warm, try these fuzzy sandals instead.
What you’ll love: The faux-fur lining is soft, luxurious and provides plenty of warmth but the sandal-style straps allow just enough airflow to prevent your feet from getting sweaty. Each shoe can hold up to seven Jibbitz and two are included to get you started.
What you should consider: Some purchasers had issues with the lining coming unstitched from the sole. The lining can also be difficult to clean.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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MABTON, Wash.-
Around 10 p.m. Monday, Mabton Police responded to reports of shots fired near Fern St. and 6th in Mabton.
Police arrived on scene to find two juveniles with gunshot wounds.
According to the Mabton Police Department both victims were transported to the hospital and are expected to survive.
Later, the Sunnyside Police Department located and stopped a vehicle connected to the shooting.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-
September is suicide prevention month and the United States Department of Veteran's Affairs and the Ad Council are teaming up to create a national PSA campaign to encourage struggling veterans to seek help.
The "Don't Wait. Reach Out" ad campaign offers resources for veterans, plus new content to help friends and family spread the word.
The ads will hopefully encourage struggling veterans to seek help for their life challenges before they reach a crisis point.
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KENNEWICK, Wash.-
Multiple law enforcement agencies have N Columbia Center Blvd blocked.
Heavy police presence. The Benton County Sheriff's Office is hosting a media briefing shortly.
The south bound lanes of N Columbia Center Blvd are now blocked off.
Police have the Circle K taped off.
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RICHLAND, Wash.-
The Richland Airport Electrical Replacement Project continues this week with contractors pulling wire and installing lighting on runway 8-26.
The Port of Benton announced that runway 8-26 and Taxiway B will be closed starting Monday morning August, 22nd, at 6 a.m. The runway will be marked closed at both ends and will remain shut until Friday, August, 26th at 4 p.m.
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Which Nike woven shorts are best?
Nike woven shorts are excellent if you want durable workout gear that keeps its shape over time. The best shorts have an inseam that gives you coverage, pockets for your essentials and built-in underwear for breathability.
A top pair is the Nike Men’s Flex Stride 5-Inch Brief Running Shorts. They have all those features and are made with Dri-Fit technology, which keeps you cool and dry.
What to know before you buy Nike woven shorts
What are Nike woven shorts?
Unlike a knit, Nike woven shorts are constructed by weaving several yarns together to create a fabric that retains its shape and does not usually stretch.
They are loose fitting, can be constructed for improved airflow to keep you cool and they do a better job keeping their shape than knit fabrics. Due to their rigidity, woven fabrics usually require elastic at the waist to keep them up.
Shorts inseam lengths
The inseam length of your Nike shorts can make a huge difference in how they make you feel while wearing them. Since woven fabrics do not give you the same stretch as a knit, shorter woven shorts with curved sides give you more freedom to move around than longer ones. However, if you prefer more coverage, consider mid-length shorts because longer shorts might be a bit too restricting.
The inseam is measured from the middle of the crotch to the bottom of the hemline, in standard ranges.
- Short: Sits high on your thighs with a 1- to 3-inch inseam.
- Medium-short: Rests at your mid-thighs with a 4- to 6-inch inseam.
- Medium-long: Lands on your low thighs with a 7- to 10-inch inseam.
- Long: Usually sits just above your knee or below it with an inseam of 11 inches or longer.
Woven shorts rise
The rise on your shorts is measured from the middle of the crotch to the top of the waistband. There are three common rises.
- Low-rise: Sits 2 inches below the navel and measures 8 inches or lower.
- Mid-rise: Rests just below the navel and is 9 to 10 inches long.
- High-rise: Lands at or above the navel at 11 inches or higher.
What to look for in quality Nike woven shorts
Built-in underwear
Built-in underwear is a huge bonus on Nike woven shorts. It’s typically made from thin, moisture-wicking material to prevent excess moisture from sticking around during your most strenuous workouts.
This layer also provides added coverage where you need it most and is designed to prevent other common issues runners experience, such as chafing and bunching.
Added airflow
Staying cool is essential when your body heats up and you need to keep moving. Woven shorts typically increase the airflow through the use of mesh panels along the sides and curved hemlines.
Since they are made from thicker materials, Nike woven shorts also implement advanced technology such as Dri-Fit fabrics that pull sweat away from your body to the surface of the material, where it quickly dries so you can keep going.
Pockets
Whether they are at your hips or hidden in your waistband, added pockets let you secure small items such as your house key while you work out. Since Nike woven shorts are made with stiffer fabrics, they are reasonably secure compared to the pockets on your knit shorts.
How much you can expect to spend on Nike woven shorts
Depending on the material, added features and design, you can expect to pay between $25-$120.
Nike woven shorts FAQ
What is the best underwear to wear under your woven shorts?
A. Consider getting breathable underwear made from natural materials that are moisture-wicking.
What is the best brief to wear under your woven shorts?
A. You can maintain the benefits of your shorts with a pair of Nike Dri-Fit briefs, built to keep you comfortable and dry.
What are the best Nike woven shorts to buy?
Top Nike woven shorts
Nike Men’s Flex Stride 5-Inch Brief Running Shorts
What you need to know: Nike has enhanced the breathability of these shorts in high-sweat areas to help regulate your temperature as you run.
What you’ll love: These lined shorts are made from lightweight, soft-woven Dri-Fit fabric to keep you comfortable. They have added ventilation in the back to keep you cool as you sweat. They also have pockets at the hips and a zippered pocket at the back to help you secure your workout essentials.
What you should consider: The 5-inch inseam might be a little short for some people’s taste.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Backcountry and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top Nike woven shorts for the money
Nike Women’s Dri-Fit Tempo Running Shorts
What you need to know: These breathable shorts are excellent for running.
What you’ll love: They are short with a 3-inch hemline and have mesh side panels for added airflow. The waistband secures with an internal drawstring, and they have interior briefs for comfort. They also use Dri-Fit technology to prevent excess moisture from sticking around.
What you should consider: Some might prefer a short with a higher rise or longer hemline.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Nike Women’s Dri-Fit Tempo Track 3.5 Shorts
What you need to know: These are mid-rise and built to keep you cool and dry during your most rigorous workouts.
What you’ll love: They have a curved 3-inch hemline at each side for improved range of motion, side mesh panels for added airflow and are made with Dri-Fit technology to keep you cool. They have built-in underwear for comfort and an added pocket in the waistband for small items.
What you should consider: Due to their mesh side panels, these shorts do not have pockets at the hips, which might be a deal breaker for some.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which Aerin perfume is best?
Aerin Beauty is a luxury fragrance brand launched in 2012. It was founded by Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of beauty magnate Estee Lauder, as part of the lifestyle brand Aerin, which is an arm of the Estee Lauder company.
According to its founder, Aerin is a brand centered around living life beautifully and effortlessly. Aerin perfumes provide a range of floral fragrances with sweet and musky notes. For an Aerin perfume that combines class and quality, the Aerin Lilac Path Eau De Parfum is a good pick.
What to know before you buy an Aerin perfume
Occasion
Although preference plays a huge role in determining what fragrance to use at what time, some scents are best worn for particular occasions. For example, light, breezy scents would be preferable for day wear while heavy scents with more musk go better at nighttime. You can also select perfumes based on the season: summer, springtime, fall or winter.
Fragrance notes
Perfumes usually have three different notes; the key notes, heart notes and base notes, each noticeable at different times. The key notes, or top notes, are usually the scents gotten within the first few minutes. They tend to wear off after about half an hour and the next prominent notes are the heart notes. The base notes come last and linger the longest.
Application
When applying your perfume, there are certain places on your body where it lasts longer. The best places to apply your perfume are on your wrists and behind your ears, neck, chest, hair and even behind your knees. Generally, the larger the area on which you spray your perfume, the longer it will last.
Your body chemistry
Body chemistry differs with each person, and this might make the same fragrance smell different on different people. It is best to test perfume on your wrist or as a sample before making a purchase.
When testing, dab a little of the perfume on your skin, preferably when your skin is damp. After letting it sit for a while, do a sniff test to learn how well the perfume works with your body chemistry and whether you like it. Aerin perfumes provide a wide range of sample sizes you can test with before making your final choice.
What to look for in a quality Aerin perfume
Longevity
Aerin perfumes are high-quality and long-lasting. The fragrances with the highest concentration of oils (eau de parfum and extrait de parfum) last the longest, for about eight to 10 hours. Fragrances with more base notes than top or heart notes also seem to last the longest, as base notes always linger on the skin.
Design
Aerin perfumes come in glass bottles with beautiful lids that shimmer and mimic precious stones. The design is elegant and is carefully constructed to have a chic feminine appeal. Though the bottle and lid are consistent across fragrances, they vary in color.
Strong floral notes
When creating Aerin perfumes, the brand says that Aerin Lauder’s goal was to re-create scents that reminded her of places she’s been. That’s why most Aerin perfumes consist of floral or fruity notes from exotic places around the world.
How much you can expect to spend on Aerin perfumes
Depending on their fragrance and design, Aerin perfumes usually fall within the price range of $150-$350.
Aerin perfume FAQ
Do Aerin perfumes last long?
A. Yes. Some reviewers say they last a full day or more.
How do I store my Aerin perfume so it lasts?
A. Storing it at room temperature and away from direct sunlight is the best way to keep all its notes intact.
Will perfume damage my clothing?
A. Perfume can either be worn on the skin or on clothing. If you will be using perfume on your clothes, make sure its color is light so that it doesn’t stain your fabric. You can test this on a white piece of paper before spraying it on your clothes.
What’s the best Aerin perfume to buy?
Top Aerin perfume
Aerin Lilac Path Eau De Parfum
What you need to know: This is a flower-garden scent with notes of crisp greens and lilac.
What you’ll love: It’s light and airy enough to be worn outdoors without being too overwhelming. The jasmine and lilac scent notes are balanced out with little hints of aquatic tones, giving it a good fragrance blend that smells like summer.
What you should consider: If you’re looking for a fragrance with subtle floral tones, this might not be the perfume for you, as its tones are bold.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Sephora
Top Aerin perfume for the money
Aerin Beauty Meditteranean Honeysuckle Eau De Parfum Travel Spray
What you need to know: This exciting fragrance features notes of honeysuckle, gardenia and grapefruit.
What you’ll love: This sweet fragrance combines fruity and floral scents. The perfume comes in a small vial that is convenient for when you’re on the go.
What you should consider: It may be considered pricey, considering its size.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Sephora
Worth checking out
Aerin Hibiscus Palm Eau De Parfum
What you need to know: This brilliant tropical fragrance captures scents of lotus flower with hibiscus palm wrapped in coconut milk.
What you’ll love: It’s bold and can be easily layered. Its heart notes consist of white blossoms, which make it fresh and exotic.
What you should consider: For some, it might be initially overpowering, but it fades away quickly.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all.
Scientists released the shots Monday of the solar system’s biggest planet.
The James Webb Space Telescope took the photos in July, capturing unprecedented views of Jupiter’s northern and southern lights, and swirling polar haze. Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, a storm big enough to swallow Earth, stands out brightly alongside countless smaller storms.
One wide-field picture is particularly dramatic, showing the faint rings around the planet, as well as two tiny moons against a glittering background of galaxies.
“We’ve never seen Jupiter like this. It’s all quite incredible,” said planetary astronomer Imke de Pater, of the University of California, Berkeley, who helped lead the observations.
“We hadn’t really expected it to be this good, to be honest,” she added in a statement.
The infrared images were artificially colored in blue, white, green, yellow and orange, according to the U.S.-French research team, to make the features stand out.
NASA and the European Space Agency’s $10 billion successor to the Hubble Space Telescope rocketed away at the end of last year and has been observing the cosmos in the infrared since summer. Scientists hope to behold the dawn of the universe with Webb, peering all the way back to when the first stars and galaxies were forming 13.7 billion years ago.
The observatory is positioned 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) from Earth.
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Embracer Group takes a hit as new game is panned
Negative reviews of the new Saints Row video game are hitting at an awkward time for Swedish gaming giant Embracer Group, as it tries to prove itself a powerful player in the industry.
Driving the news: Critical drubbings of the game commenced at 10am ET today. The stock price for Embracer Group AB dove right after.
- It’s down more than 7% for the day.
Critics have called the game “terrible,” “generic” and “more like a repetitive retread than a proper reboot.” (To be fair, another called it “worthy of your time.”)
- This new Saints Row, from longtime studio Volition, was meant to revive the long-running, open-world interactive crime franchise of the same name. The series began as an off-brand Grand Theft Auto and had morphed into something more outrageous and comedic.
- The new game, more serious than its recent predecessors, is also the first big-budget, or AAA release from the Embracer family of companies since the Swedish holding company began turning heads with its studio shopping sprees.
- This Saints Row is one of two AAA games Embracer management touted last week to investors, the other being an early 2023 title that is widely expected to be Dead Island 2.
Between the lines: Embracer has bought dozens of game studios in recent years and has a chart on page 24 of its Aug. 18 interim report to prove that most of the projects from those teams have had a solid return on investment.
- But those games tended to be smaller-scale efforts in which the risks are relatively low and the upside of a breakout hit is considerable.
- The expenses of AAA game development are what leads mega-publishers like Square Enix to lament the relative underperformance of multimillion-selling Tomb Raider games and sell the studios making them (the soon-to-be-owner of Tomb Raider and its dev studios? Embracer).
The big picture: Bad reviews don’t necessarily result in bad sales, but they seldom help.
- Embracer has enough studios working on enough projects that, even if Saints Row proves to be an all-around dud, it has plenty of other opportunities to post a critical and commercial success.
- It's also signaled its awareness of the importance of game quality, recently shifting one major title from one of its internal studios to another.
I played Saints Row too and did not have a very good time.
- I gave it four hours, during which it crashed at least three times.
- The run-drive-shoot gameplay felt generic, the story of plucky young adults forming a gang against cartoonish gangsters and cops an eye-roll.
- My favorite bit: the game’s marvelous character creator, which can be toyed with for free.
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Akili wraps up $1B deal with Palihapitiya-led SPAC
Akili Interactive, maker of a prescription video game for children with ADHD, started trading Monday after completing its merger with Chamath Palihapitiya's Social Capital Suvretta Holdings Corp. SPAC, Sarah writes.
Why it matters: Following digital health's bubble burst, public markets remain volatile — making Akili one of a scant number of public health tech debuts this year.
Be smart: Add the above to the fact that Akili is using what's become a largely out-of-favor strategy — SPAC deals — plus growing concern around potential SEC rule changes, and you've got us scratching our heads.
What they're saying: "The most important thing for us is just getting the capital and being able to have the flexibility to grow for the future," Akili CEO Eddie Martucci tells Axios.
- Unlike many SPAC candidates, Akili locked down the PIPE capital it needed through its expected $1B combination with Social Capital Suvretta Holdings Corp. I, first announced in February.
- "We engineered a deal that essentially got and exceeded the minimum cash needs of the transaction... it was early enough where people were still looking to allocate money in good companies and good strategies," Martucci says.
Details: Boston-based Akili raised more than $163 million from the transaction — enough to fund at least 24 months of operations, it says. (And to hit all of its milestones, the CEO adds.)
- The raise included new and existing investors Suvretta Capital Management’s Averill strategy, Apeiron Investment Group, Temasek, co-founder PureTech Health, Polaris Partners, Evidity Health Capital, JAZZ Venture Partners and Omidyar Technology Ventures.
- Palihapitiya, dubbed the SPAC King, will chair Akili's board. The tech investor noted on Twitter that he is investing $100 million into Akili.
- Funds will support its planned Q4 commercial launch of EndeavorRx, as well as potential expansion into ADHD populations beyond pediatrics.
- Akili sees an opportunity to apply its technology to other cognitive areas like depression or autoimmune disorders like lupus, Martucci says.
👾 How it works: Akili's EndeavorRx is both the first and only FDA-cleared prescription video game, and the first FDA-approved commercial product targeting cognitive treatments for inattentiveness or ADHD.
- Aimed at ages 8-12, the video game — which involves racing an alien — measures a child's attention function to determine cognitive weaknesses, with the technology adapting to address focus issues.
Between the lines: The CEO's big dream is for Akili to be integrated into mainstream medicine.
- "That's where the [digital therapeutics] industry needs to go," Martucci tells Sarah. "To do that, you need the type of clinical data that is just as rigorous as any other medicine."
- That will depend on the relatively new market attaining greater insurance coverage, with just 25% of payors saying they are willing to cover prescription digital therapeutics, per MMIT research.
- Martucci is still hopeful an unlocking moment will come: "We're looking for insurers to step up."
Context: Despite an overall slowdown in funding for telemental health companies, startups developing digital therapeutics — prescription treatments for acute mental illnesses — have seen recent investor interest.
- For example, Pear Therapeutics (Nasdaq: PEAR), last December merged with SPAC Thimble Point Acquisition Corp. at a valuation of $1.6 billion.
Yes, and: As new digital therapeutics startups continue to enter the market, Akili has the chance to become the acquirer of choice, he says.
- "As this world grows, I'm not sure the market supports hundreds and hundreds of [digital therapeutics products]," Martucci says.
State of play: The cognition crisis is growing.
- "Pediatric and teenage [behavioral health or cognitive] issues are at an all-time high, and services are at an all-time low, because of COVID," the CEO says. "Parents have been pounding the tables for new options."
Of note: Palihapitiya has sponsored a growing list of SPAC transactions, including Clover Health, Virgin Galactic, Opendoor and SoFi — all of which have seen their stocks deteriorate considerably — while two other SPACs he launched are pushing back their deadlines earlier this month.
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LIV Golf is set to make its biggest score yet.
According to The Telegraph, the rival group will announce seven new additions at the conclusion of the PGA Tour playoffs this week in Atlanta. Staying through the playoffs allows players to go for one final big PGA score before heading to the riches of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
The report states that Cameron Smith, the No. 2 player in the world, will headline the group, and all the players appeared in the first event of the PGA Tour playoffs a week ago.
Smith has long been rumored to be headed to LIV Golf. Fellow Australian Cam Percy said in a recent radio interview that Smith and Marc Leishman “are gone” to LIV. Smith bristled at questions on the subject at a press conference at the St. Jude Classic before withdrawing from last week’s BMW Championship with hip discomfort.
It comes as the PGA Tour scrambles to prevent players from taking a money grab and joining Greg Norman’s tour, which already boasts some star power in Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
Tiger Woods flew into Delaware ahead of the BMW Championship and headed a meeting with top players. The Post confirmed that the players discussed a number of different ways to make the PGA Tour more financially enticing: An 18-tournament series with 60 players and $20 million purses, the PGA Tour giving up its nonprofit status and an annual stipend for players.
“Everyone in the room left in a better spot and excited about what’s potentially to come,” one player who was at the meeting told The Post’s Brian Wacker.
“Any time you can get a group of guys like that together [in the same room], that doesn’t happen often. Maybe it should’ve happened a while ago.”
It was later reported that Rory McIlroy and Woods would be launching a stadium golf competition.
Still, LIV Golf has recruited some of the top players in the sport, with more significant names seemingly set to follow just as soon as this season is over.
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Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s drug test has come back negative, her office revealed Monday — just days after a firestorm erupted over leaked footage of the leader wildly partying and dancing with friends.
The 36-year-old leader announced Friday that she would undergo a drug test to dimiss concerns that she may have been under the influence in the controversial videos.
Marin’s office has since confirmed the tests showed no traces of narcotics in her system
After the string of videos emerged, Marin adamantly denied ever taking drugs and said she had not seen anyone else doing so at the party that she attended in an apartment after returning from summer vacation.
“I did nothing illegal,” she told reporters in Helsinki on Friday. “Even in my teenage years, I have not used any kind of drugs.”
The married leader, who is one of the world’s youngest heads of state, said she was aware she was being filmed as she danced with friends in the apartment — but had no idea the footage would be made public.
The Social Democrat leader later insisted that her ability to perform her official duties had remained unimpaired during her partying — and that she would have left if she had been required to work.
“I don’t remember a single time that there was a sudden situation in the middle of the night to go to the State Council Palace,” Marin said. “I think my ability to function was really good. There were no known meetings on the days I was partying.”
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Missing mail can be big business.
Vlogger Hope Allen spent $12,643.17 after she won a bid to have a semitractor-trailer filled with lost packages delivered to her home.
Her treasure hunt turned up an estimated $53,000 worth of gadgets and designer goods, including a Dior handbag, a Dyson vacuum and a Taylor guitar.
“These giant boxes are full of online orders that didn’t make it to their final destination,” she explained in a new video, now with over 677,000 views on YouTube.
After unloading the huge boxes into her home, Allen took two days to dig through her haul and add up the retail cost of each find.
The savvy shopper’s first find was one half of a pair of $200 Dr. Martens boots — indicating that the job of organizing her inventory wouldn’t come easy as many shoes were simply strewn about in a giant box.
She continued to unpack more name-brand footwear, including Converse, Adidas, Toms and Birkenstocks — and was able to match the loner Dr. Martens boot the next day.
The boxes were mainly filled with clothing items, including 141 Baby Yoda T-shirts, 74 pairs of Adidas socks, a denim underwear set, a flame resistant jacket, a prom dress and hundreds of pet outfits.
In terms of designer items, she considered keeping a $498 Tory Burch dress, until she realized it didn’t fit. There was also a $1,200 Versace Jeans men’s tracksuit, which her husband passed on.
She also collected $1,308 worth of Steve Madden bags, and about $3,000 worth of jewelry from brands such as Kendra Scott, Swarovski and David Yurman.
Allen was already out of the red before she dove into the “treasure pallet,” which contained some of the highest price tags, including a $70 longboard, an $850 Dyson vacuum, an $800 Taylor guitar and two more unbranded guitars, a hoverboard and two baseball bats signed by Roger Clemens and Kolten Wong.
The big ticket item from the high end haul was a Dior handbag worth $4,200, if it can be authenticated.
In the end, the “treasure pallet” added up to about $9,936 worth of goods — or $14,136, if the Dior is real — on top of the $42,720 worth of stuff unpacked from the other boxes.
Allen decided to keep about $5,827 worth of her findings for herself and friends.
Unboxing lost cargo, or “return pallets,” has become a trend among influencers as of late, who spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on mystery shipments to unpack on camera.
Despite the risk of not knowing what’s inside, this adult iteration of the “unboxing” trend for kids has been a boon for many a social media star’s profits, as well as follower count. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/i-paid-13k-for-a-truckload-of-lost-packages-but-scored-way-more/ | 2022-08-22T19:51:58Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/i-paid-13k-for-a-truckload-of-lost-packages-but-scored-way-more/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The stakes for this week’s two-game Subway Series are refreshingly high. Both the Yankees and Mets come into the week in first place in their division, but neither team will feel all that comfortable about where they stand as we barrel toward September.
Even though the Yankees have the more comfortable lead in their division compared to the Mets, the pressure in the Bronx is significantly more palpable than it is in Queens.
That’ll happen when a potentially historic season has seemingly come apart in the blink of an eye. After starting the season 61-23, the Bombers have gone 5-14 in August, 13-25 in their last 38 games, and have lost six series in a row.
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Mets vs. Yankees odds
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Spread: NYM -1.5 (+105) vs,. NYY +1.5 (-125)
Moneyline: NYM (-160) vs. NYY (+135)
Total: Over 7.5 (+100) | Under 7.5 (-120)
Mets vs. Yankees prediction
For the Mets, the pressure is similar — they need wins to keep the Braves at arm’s length — but the context is different. While the Yankees have stumbled over the last six weeks, Buck Showalter’s Mets have played well and would be in the clear if not for Atlanta’s hot streak.
As you’d expect, the betting market remains pretty sour on the Yankees despite a win over Toronto on Sunday, while the Mets are trending up. Add in the fact that the Mets have a distinct pitching advantage on Monday night with Max Scherzer set to take the mound opposite Domingo German, and it’s plain to see why the Mets are a -162 road favorite on Monday night.
After spending the entire first half of the season on the injured list, German made his season debut on July 21 and has made six starts since, posting a 4.45 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and a .274 batting average against in 28.1 innings of work. What’s even more concerning is that German’s 4.86 xERA and 4.69 xFIP suggest he’s earned every bit of his statline thus far. It’s not as if he’s been unlucky.
German’s StatCast profile is more bad news as his .340 xWOBA, 44.4% hard hit rate and 18.5% strikeout percentage are all below his career average. Perhaps the long layoff has taken its toll on German, and he’ll improve as he gets in more work, but it’s not like the 30-year-old was setting the world on fire last season, either.
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After allowing 10 runs over his previous 10 starts, Scherzer had his first pedestrian outing as a member of the Mets in his last appearance, allowing four runs on three hits and three walks in 6.1 innings. Mad Max still struck out eight of the 25 batters he faced, so it’s not like he wasn’t effective — he just wasn’t his usual dominant self against a terrific Braves offense.
The Yankees are indeed going through it offensively at the moment, but they remain a dangerous team, especially at home. The injuries to Matt Carpenter and Giancarlo Stanton are bad news, but the Bombers still can trot out a lineup built around Aaron Judge, DJ LeMahieu, Josh Donaldson, Jose Trevino, Andrew Benintendi, and Anthony Rizzo. Struggling or not, that remains a tricky proposition for any pitcher to solve.
Backing Domingo German against Max Scherzer isn’t anybody’s idea of a fun time, but in betting, everything comes down to price, and getting +138 on one of the best teams in baseball seems worth the risk. Sean Zerillo’s Action Network MLB Model is in agreement, too, as he makes the Bombers a +126 underdog on Monday night.
Yankees vs. Mets pick
The Bet: New York Yankees +135 (BetMGM) | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/mets-vs-yankees-subway-series-odds-pick-and-prediction-today/ | 2022-08-22T19:52:10Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/mets-vs-yankees-subway-series-odds-pick-and-prediction-today/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A fiery explosion on board a boat in Florida injured four people — including a woman who had to be airlifted to a hospital with severe burns, officials said.
The terrifying incident took place at Halifax Harbor Marina in Daytona Beach at around 1:15 p.m. Sunday and was captured on a surveillance video that was aired by the station ClickOrlando.
The dramatic footage shows the 34-foot vessel dubbed Jumper being rocked by a powerful blast, causing debris to fall into the water and sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky.
According to the Daytona Beach Fire Department, the boat had just finished refueling and the people on the vessel were attempting to start its engine when the explosion occurred.
A 50-year-old woman was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Orlando to be treated for burns to the right side of her body.
The three other boaters received medical help at the scene and refused hospitalization.
“It’s sad to see more than anything,” Ilene Jones told ClickOrlando. “Somebody definitely had a bad day.”
Firefighters who were called to the scene were able to put out the flames engulfing the boat, which was left badly damaged and partially charred.
Officials said the owner of the boat believes the explosion was possibly set off by gas vapors, but the exact cause of the blast is under investigation. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/video-shows-boat-explosion-that-injured-4-in-florida/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:04Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/video-shows-boat-explosion-that-injured-4-in-florida/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Body found in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Police are investigating after a body was found over the weekend. In a post on their Facebook page they say the body of a deceased female was found in the 600 block of South Pleasant Hill Road. The female has no outward signs of trauma or obvious manner of death. An autopsy will be performed a to find a cause of death. The female was identified, but that identity has not been released. | https://www.41nbc.com/body-found-in-warner-robins/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:39Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/body-found-in-warner-robins/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Body found in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Police are investigating after a body was found over the weekend. In a post on their Facebook page they say the body of a deceased female was found in the 600 block of South Pleasant Hill Road. The female has no outward signs of trauma or obvious manner of death. An autopsy will be performed a to find a cause of death. The female was identified, but that identity has not been released. | https://www.41nbc.com/body-found-in-warner-robins/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:39Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/body-found-in-warner-robins/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Court puts on hold Graham’s testimony in Ga. election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals court on Sunday agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court’s order requiring that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating possible illegal efforts to overturn then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia.
A subpoena had instructed the South Carolina Republican to appear before the special grand jury on Tuesday.
U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May last Monday denied Graham’s request to quash his subpoena and on Friday rejected his effort to put her decision on hold while he appealed. Graham’s lawyers then appealed to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
On Sunday, a three-judge panel of the appeals court issued the order temporarily pausing May’s order declining to quash the subpoena. The panel sent the case back to May to decide whether the subpoena should be partially quashed or modified because of protections granted to members of Congress by the U.S. Constitution.
Once May decides that issue, the case will return to the 11th Circuit for further consideration, according to the appeals court order.
Graham’s representatives did not immediately respond Sunday to messages seeking comment on the appellate ruling. A spokesperson for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis declined to comment.
Willis opened the investigation early last year, prompted by a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. During that conversation, Trump suggested Raffensperger could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state.
Willis and her team have said they want to ask Graham about two phone calls they say he made to Raffensperger and his staff shortly after the 2020 general election. During those calls, Graham asked about “reexamining certain absentee ballots cast in Georgia in order to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump,” Willis wrote in a petition seeking to compel his testimony.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” she wrote.
Republican and Democratic state election officials across the country, courts and even Trump’s attorney general found there was no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of the election.
During a hearing earlier this month on Graham’s motion to quash his subpoena, Willis’ team said Graham may be able to provide insight into the extent of any coordinated efforts to influence the results of the 2020 general election in Georgia.
The U.S. Constitution’s speech or debate clause protects members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts. The 11th Circuit court instructed May to determine whether Graham “is entitled to a partial quashal or modification of the subpoena” as a result.
Graham’s attorneys have argued that the calls were made as part of his legislative duties and that provision gives him absolute protection from having to testify in this case.
In her order last week, May noted that the clause doesn’t protect actions that are political rather than legislative. Even if she accepted that the calls were “comprised entirely of legislative factfinding,” and thus protected, “there would still be significant areas of potential testimony related to the grand jury’s investigation on which Senator Graham could be questioned that would in no way fall within the Clause’s protections,” she wrote. | https://www.41nbc.com/court-puts-on-hold-grahams-testimony-in-ga-election-probe/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:45Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/court-puts-on-hold-grahams-testimony-in-ga-election-probe/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 31 |
Court puts on hold Graham’s testimony in Ga. election probe
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals court on Sunday agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court’s order requiring that U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating possible illegal efforts to overturn then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia.
A subpoena had instructed the South Carolina Republican to appear before the special grand jury on Tuesday.
U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May last Monday denied Graham’s request to quash his subpoena and on Friday rejected his effort to put her decision on hold while he appealed. Graham’s lawyers then appealed to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
On Sunday, a three-judge panel of the appeals court issued the order temporarily pausing May’s order declining to quash the subpoena. The panel sent the case back to May to decide whether the subpoena should be partially quashed or modified because of protections granted to members of Congress by the U.S. Constitution.
Once May decides that issue, the case will return to the 11th Circuit for further consideration, according to the appeals court order.
Graham’s representatives did not immediately respond Sunday to messages seeking comment on the appellate ruling. A spokesperson for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis declined to comment.
Willis opened the investigation early last year, prompted by a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. During that conversation, Trump suggested Raffensperger could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state.
Willis and her team have said they want to ask Graham about two phone calls they say he made to Raffensperger and his staff shortly after the 2020 general election. During those calls, Graham asked about “reexamining certain absentee ballots cast in Georgia in order to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump,” Willis wrote in a petition seeking to compel his testimony.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” she wrote.
Republican and Democratic state election officials across the country, courts and even Trump’s attorney general found there was no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of the election.
During a hearing earlier this month on Graham’s motion to quash his subpoena, Willis’ team said Graham may be able to provide insight into the extent of any coordinated efforts to influence the results of the 2020 general election in Georgia.
The U.S. Constitution’s speech or debate clause protects members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts. The 11th Circuit court instructed May to determine whether Graham “is entitled to a partial quashal or modification of the subpoena” as a result.
Graham’s attorneys have argued that the calls were made as part of his legislative duties and that provision gives him absolute protection from having to testify in this case.
In her order last week, May noted that the clause doesn’t protect actions that are political rather than legislative. Even if she accepted that the calls were “comprised entirely of legislative factfinding,” and thus protected, “there would still be significant areas of potential testimony related to the grand jury’s investigation on which Senator Graham could be questioned that would in no way fall within the Clause’s protections,” she wrote. | https://www.41nbc.com/court-puts-on-hold-grahams-testimony-in-ga-election-probe/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:45Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/court-puts-on-hold-grahams-testimony-in-ga-election-probe/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 31 |
Fauci, top infectious disease expert, to retire in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will depart the federal government in December after more than five decades of service.
Fauci, who serves as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation. He was a leader in the federal response to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases even before the coronavirus hit.
“I will be leaving these positions in December of this year to pursue the next chapter of my career,” Fauci said in a statement, calling those roles “the honor of a lifetime.”
Fauci became the face of the government response to COVID-19 as it hit in early 2020, with frequent appearances on television news and at daily press conferences with White House officials, including then-President Donald Trump. But as the pandemic deepened, Fauci fell out of favor with Trump and his officials when his urgings of continued public caution clashed with the former president’s desire to return to normalcy and to promote unproven therapies for the virus.
Fauci found himself marginalized by the Trump administration, increasingly kept out of major decisions about the federal response, but he continued to speak out publicly in media interviews, advocating social distancing and face coverings in public settings before the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines.
He was also the subject of political attacks and death threats and was granted a security detail for his protection.
When Biden won the White House, he asked Fauci to stay on in his administration in an elevated capacity. The president praised Fauci in a statement, saying, “Whether you’ve met him personally or not, he has touched all Americans’ lives with his work. I extend my deepest thanks for his public service. The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him.”
Fauci said despite retiring from federal service he planned to continue working. “I want to use what I have learned as NIAID Director to continue to advance science and public health and to inspire and mentor the next generation of scientific leaders as they help prepare the world to face future infectious disease threats,” he said. | https://www.41nbc.com/fauci-top-infectious-disease-expert-to-retire-in-december/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:51Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/fauci-top-infectious-disease-expert-to-retire-in-december/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 23 |
Fauci, top infectious disease expert, to retire in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will depart the federal government in December after more than five decades of service.
Fauci, who serves as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, has been the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation. He was a leader in the federal response to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases even before the coronavirus hit.
“I will be leaving these positions in December of this year to pursue the next chapter of my career,” Fauci said in a statement, calling those roles “the honor of a lifetime.”
Fauci became the face of the government response to COVID-19 as it hit in early 2020, with frequent appearances on television news and at daily press conferences with White House officials, including then-President Donald Trump. But as the pandemic deepened, Fauci fell out of favor with Trump and his officials when his urgings of continued public caution clashed with the former president’s desire to return to normalcy and to promote unproven therapies for the virus.
Fauci found himself marginalized by the Trump administration, increasingly kept out of major decisions about the federal response, but he continued to speak out publicly in media interviews, advocating social distancing and face coverings in public settings before the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines.
He was also the subject of political attacks and death threats and was granted a security detail for his protection.
When Biden won the White House, he asked Fauci to stay on in his administration in an elevated capacity. The president praised Fauci in a statement, saying, “Whether you’ve met him personally or not, he has touched all Americans’ lives with his work. I extend my deepest thanks for his public service. The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him.”
Fauci said despite retiring from federal service he planned to continue working. “I want to use what I have learned as NIAID Director to continue to advance science and public health and to inspire and mentor the next generation of scientific leaders as they help prepare the world to face future infectious disease threats,” he said. | https://www.41nbc.com/fauci-top-infectious-disease-expert-to-retire-in-december/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:51Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/fauci-top-infectious-disease-expert-to-retire-in-december/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 23 |
Ford to appeal $1.7 billion verdict in Georgia truck crash
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. plans to appeal a $1.7 billion verdict against the automaker after a pickup truck crash that claimed the lives of a Georgia couple, a company representative said Sunday.
Jurors in Gwinnett County, just northeast of Atlanta, returned the verdict late last week in the yearslong civil case involving what the plaintiffs’ lawyers called dangerously defective roofs on Ford pickup trucks, lawyer James Butler Jr. said Sunday.
Melvin and Voncile Hill were killed in April 2014 in the rollover wreck of their 2002 Ford F-250. Their children Kim and Adam Hill were the plaintiffs in the wrongful death case.
“While our sympathies go out to the Hill family, we do not believe the verdict is supported by the evidence, and we plan to appeal,” Ford said in a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday.
Butler said he was stunned by evidence in the case.
“I used to buy Ford trucks,” Butler said on Sunday. “I thought nobody would sell a truck with a roof this weak. The damn thing is useless in a wreck. You might as well drive a convertible.”
In closing arguments, lawyers hired by the company defended the actions of Ford and its engineers.
The Michigan-based automaker sought to defend the company against accusations “that Ford and its engineers acted willfully and wantonly, with a conscious indifference for the safety of the people who ride in their cars when they made these decisions about roof strength,” defense lawyer William Withrow Jr. said in his closing arguments, according to a court transcript.
The allegation that Ford was irresponsible and willfully made decisions that put customers at risk is “simply not the case,” another defense lawyer, Paul Malek, said in the same closing argument.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs had submitted evidence of nearly 80 similar rollover wrecks that involved truck roofs being crushed that injured or killed motorists, Butler’s law firm, Butler Prather LLP, said in a statement.
“More deaths and severe injuries are certain because millions of these trucks are on the road,” Butler’s co-counsel, Gerald Davidson, said in the statement.
“An award of punitive damages to hopefully warn people riding around in the millions of those trucks Ford sold was the reason the Hill family insisted on a verdict,” Butler said. | https://www.41nbc.com/ford-to-appeal-1-7-billion-verdict-in-georgia-truck-crash/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:57Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/ford-to-appeal-1-7-billion-verdict-in-georgia-truck-crash/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 35 |
Ford to appeal $1.7 billion verdict in Georgia truck crash
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. plans to appeal a $1.7 billion verdict against the automaker after a pickup truck crash that claimed the lives of a Georgia couple, a company representative said Sunday.
Jurors in Gwinnett County, just northeast of Atlanta, returned the verdict late last week in the yearslong civil case involving what the plaintiffs’ lawyers called dangerously defective roofs on Ford pickup trucks, lawyer James Butler Jr. said Sunday.
Melvin and Voncile Hill were killed in April 2014 in the rollover wreck of their 2002 Ford F-250. Their children Kim and Adam Hill were the plaintiffs in the wrongful death case.
“While our sympathies go out to the Hill family, we do not believe the verdict is supported by the evidence, and we plan to appeal,” Ford said in a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday.
Butler said he was stunned by evidence in the case.
“I used to buy Ford trucks,” Butler said on Sunday. “I thought nobody would sell a truck with a roof this weak. The damn thing is useless in a wreck. You might as well drive a convertible.”
In closing arguments, lawyers hired by the company defended the actions of Ford and its engineers.
The Michigan-based automaker sought to defend the company against accusations “that Ford and its engineers acted willfully and wantonly, with a conscious indifference for the safety of the people who ride in their cars when they made these decisions about roof strength,” defense lawyer William Withrow Jr. said in his closing arguments, according to a court transcript.
The allegation that Ford was irresponsible and willfully made decisions that put customers at risk is “simply not the case,” another defense lawyer, Paul Malek, said in the same closing argument.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs had submitted evidence of nearly 80 similar rollover wrecks that involved truck roofs being crushed that injured or killed motorists, Butler’s law firm, Butler Prather LLP, said in a statement.
“More deaths and severe injuries are certain because millions of these trucks are on the road,” Butler’s co-counsel, Gerald Davidson, said in the statement.
“An award of punitive damages to hopefully warn people riding around in the millions of those trucks Ford sold was the reason the Hill family insisted on a verdict,” Butler said. | https://www.41nbc.com/ford-to-appeal-1-7-billion-verdict-in-georgia-truck-crash/ | 2022-08-22T19:53:57Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/ford-to-appeal-1-7-billion-verdict-in-georgia-truck-crash/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 35 |
GBI investigates Eastman homicide of Oglethorpe man
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GBI is investigating the homicide in Eastman that left a Macon County man dead on Sunday.
According to the GBI, Eastman Police called for assistance after responding to a shots fired call on Neese Street and finding a wrecked car that struck a tree.
A 22-year-old Oglethorpe man, Zaquan Brown, was found dead in the car with a gunshot wound.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the GBI regional investigative office in Eastman at 478-374-6988 or the Eastman Police Department at 478-374-7788, as the investigation continues. | https://www.41nbc.com/gbi-investigates-eastman-homicide-of-oglethorpe-man/ | 2022-08-22T19:54:03Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/gbi-investigates-eastman-homicide-of-oglethorpe-man/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GBI investigates Eastman homicide of Oglethorpe man
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GBI is investigating the homicide in Eastman that left a Macon County man dead on Sunday.
According to the GBI, Eastman Police called for assistance after responding to a shots fired call on Neese Street and finding a wrecked car that struck a tree.
A 22-year-old Oglethorpe man, Zaquan Brown, was found dead in the car with a gunshot wound.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the GBI regional investigative office in Eastman at 478-374-6988 or the Eastman Police Department at 478-374-7788, as the investigation continues. | https://www.41nbc.com/gbi-investigates-eastman-homicide-of-oglethorpe-man/ | 2022-08-22T19:54:03Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/gbi-investigates-eastman-homicide-of-oglethorpe-man/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Morning Business Report: Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak
Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak in the U.S. which could mean higher prices for turkeys come Thanksgiving.
The Vast majority of corporate executives are bracing for a recession or think the U.S. economy is already in one.
Stifel financial show that 18% of corporate executives, business owners and private equity investors believe the economy is already contracted and is in recession. | https://www.41nbc.com/morning-business-report-analysts-warn-about-bird-flu-outbreak/ | 2022-08-22T19:54:09Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/morning-business-report-analysts-warn-about-bird-flu-outbreak/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Morning Business Report: Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak
Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak in the U.S. which could mean higher prices for turkeys come Thanksgiving.
The Vast majority of corporate executives are bracing for a recession or think the U.S. economy is already in one.
Stifel financial show that 18% of corporate executives, business owners and private equity investors believe the economy is already contracted and is in recession. | https://www.41nbc.com/morning-business-report-analysts-warn-about-bird-flu-outbreak/ | 2022-08-22T19:54:09Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/morning-business-report-analysts-warn-about-bird-flu-outbreak/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Three teens sentenced to 20 years for 2020 robbery of single mom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Roman Carter, Dohboreas Stephens, and Christopher Evans have been sentenced after committing Robbery by intimidation and Aggravated Assault in 2020.
Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard says the 3 pled guilty, and were sentenced to 20 years on Monday– with Carter and Stephens serving 10 of those years in prison and Evans spending 5 of them in prison.
The incident on March 27th of 2020 involved the 3 of them, who were juveniles at the time, luring in a single mom that one knew through church to purchase a Playstation. When the single mom met with the defendants, Stephens pulled a gun on her and demanded her money. The 3 then took her money and ran.
The victim called law enforcement and identified one of the victims, as well as the direction that they fled. Stephens was found at a nearby house, and the other 2 were found the next day. Although all 3 defendants were juveniles at the time of the crime, they were prosecuted as adults due to the seriousness of the crime. They are all 17-years-old now, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
DA Howard had this to say in reference to the incident:
“As I have stated repeatedly, illegal gun use is an epidemic in our community, and will not be tolerated—even from young offenders. This extreme cycle of violence must stop.” | https://www.41nbc.com/three-sentenced-to-20-years-for-2020-robbery-of-single-mom/ | 2022-08-22T19:54:15Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/three-sentenced-to-20-years-for-2020-robbery-of-single-mom/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Three teens sentenced to 20 years for 2020 robbery of single mom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Roman Carter, Dohboreas Stephens, and Christopher Evans have been sentenced after committing Robbery by intimidation and Aggravated Assault in 2020.
Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard says the 3 pled guilty, and were sentenced to 20 years on Monday– with Carter and Stephens serving 10 of those years in prison and Evans spending 5 of them in prison.
The incident on March 27th of 2020 involved the 3 of them, who were juveniles at the time, luring in a single mom that one knew through church to purchase a Playstation. When the single mom met with the defendants, Stephens pulled a gun on her and demanded her money. The 3 then took her money and ran.
The victim called law enforcement and identified one of the victims, as well as the direction that they fled. Stephens was found at a nearby house, and the other 2 were found the next day. Although all 3 defendants were juveniles at the time of the crime, they were prosecuted as adults due to the seriousness of the crime. They are all 17-years-old now, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
DA Howard had this to say in reference to the incident:
“As I have stated repeatedly, illegal gun use is an epidemic in our community, and will not be tolerated—even from young offenders. This extreme cycle of violence must stop.” | https://www.41nbc.com/three-sentenced-to-20-years-for-2020-robbery-of-single-mom/ | 2022-08-22T19:54:15Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/three-sentenced-to-20-years-for-2020-robbery-of-single-mom/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Wet weather begins the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy conditions and widespread showers are likely throughout the day Monday.
Today
It was warm and humid across Middle Georgia to begin the morning. The skies were blanketed by clouds that had filled in overnight, and many of those clouds will be with us throughout the week. There was no rain ahead of the sunrise, but not much later some showers began to fire up. We will see those taper off as we head into the lunchtime hours, and scattered thunderstorms are likely later this afternoon and evening thanks to an approaching cold front.
All of the added cloud cover will allow temperatures to stay lower this week with today likely being the coolest. Highs around Middle Georgia will be in the lower 80s across the board this afternoon. Ambient winds coming out of the west will have little effect on conditions as they will barely be noticeable.
Tonight we will see the thunderstorm activity taper off as we head into the overnight hours, however the overcast skies will persist. After midnight we are likely to see some light showers develop, and there is a decent possibility they will hang around into Tuesday morning. Lows will be in the lower 70s with a couple of spots potentially dropping into the upper 60s.
Tomorrow
The cloudy skies will stick around for Middle Georgia on Tuesday. High temperatures, however, will be a few degrees warmer in the afternoon, heating into the mid 80s around the region. The rain chances will be lower which is the primary reason for warmer conditions. The ambient winds will also shift towards the southwest ahead of tomorrow afternoon as well, coming in at about 5 mph. While they may not be noticeable, they’ll be enough to warm things up just a bit. A couple of isolated thunderstorms will still be possible in the afternoon, however most of Middle Georgia should stay dry.
Tomorrow night the cloudy skies will continue to hang around as evening thunderstorm activity comes to a halt. Like Monday night showers will again be possible around the region after midnight and leading up to the sunrise Wednesday morning. Lows will be in the lower 70s and upper 60s, and ambient winds will blow from the west-southwest at around 5 mph.
Wednesday and Beyond
Wednesday will be very similar to Tuesday as the cloudy conditions stick around but the rain chances remain low. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s around the region with ambient southwest winds blowing in at about 5 mph. A couple of storms will still fire up in the afternoon, but most of the region should stay dry. Overnight showers will also be possible again heading into Thursday morning. Lows will be in the lower 70s and upper 60s.
An approaching system will bring heavy rain to Alabama much of Wednesday, and that rain could make its way into Middle Georgia on Thursday (and potentially Friday too). As a result Thursday and Friday will likely see highs similar to Monday (lower 80s) instead of continuing the slight warming trend. Sunshine should return to some degree over the weekend, allowing temperatures to climb back into the upper 80s and lower 90s.
The tropics nearby are quiet once again with that storm in the gulf becoming an afterthought over the weekend. There is, however, a tropical wave the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is watching off the west coast of Africa. As of now, that wave has a 0% chance to become a tropical system over the next 2 days and a 20% chance over the next 5 days.
Follow Meteorologist Aaron Lowery on Facebook (Aaron Lowery 41NBC) and Twitter (@ALowWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at Daybreak (6-7 a.m.) and 41Today (11 a.m). | https://www.41nbc.com/wet-weather-begins-the-new-week/ | 2022-08-22T19:54:21Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/wet-weather-begins-the-new-week/ | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
Wet weather begins the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy conditions and widespread showers are likely throughout the day Monday.
Today
It was warm and humid across Middle Georgia to begin the morning. The skies were blanketed by clouds that had filled in overnight, and many of those clouds will be with us throughout the week. There was no rain ahead of the sunrise, but not much later some showers began to fire up. We will see those taper off as we head into the lunchtime hours, and scattered thunderstorms are likely later this afternoon and evening thanks to an approaching cold front.
All of the added cloud cover will allow temperatures to stay lower this week with today likely being the coolest. Highs around Middle Georgia will be in the lower 80s across the board this afternoon. Ambient winds coming out of the west will have little effect on conditions as they will barely be noticeable.
Tonight we will see the thunderstorm activity taper off as we head into the overnight hours, however the overcast skies will persist. After midnight we are likely to see some light showers develop, and there is a decent possibility they will hang around into Tuesday morning. Lows will be in the lower 70s with a couple of spots potentially dropping into the upper 60s.
Tomorrow
The cloudy skies will stick around for Middle Georgia on Tuesday. High temperatures, however, will be a few degrees warmer in the afternoon, heating into the mid 80s around the region. The rain chances will be lower which is the primary reason for warmer conditions. The ambient winds will also shift towards the southwest ahead of tomorrow afternoon as well, coming in at about 5 mph. While they may not be noticeable, they’ll be enough to warm things up just a bit. A couple of isolated thunderstorms will still be possible in the afternoon, however most of Middle Georgia should stay dry.
Tomorrow night the cloudy skies will continue to hang around as evening thunderstorm activity comes to a halt. Like Monday night showers will again be possible around the region after midnight and leading up to the sunrise Wednesday morning. Lows will be in the lower 70s and upper 60s, and ambient winds will blow from the west-southwest at around 5 mph.
Wednesday and Beyond
Wednesday will be very similar to Tuesday as the cloudy conditions stick around but the rain chances remain low. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s around the region with ambient southwest winds blowing in at about 5 mph. A couple of storms will still fire up in the afternoon, but most of the region should stay dry. Overnight showers will also be possible again heading into Thursday morning. Lows will be in the lower 70s and upper 60s.
An approaching system will bring heavy rain to Alabama much of Wednesday, and that rain could make its way into Middle Georgia on Thursday (and potentially Friday too). As a result Thursday and Friday will likely see highs similar to Monday (lower 80s) instead of continuing the slight warming trend. Sunshine should return to some degree over the weekend, allowing temperatures to climb back into the upper 80s and lower 90s.
The tropics nearby are quiet once again with that storm in the gulf becoming an afterthought over the weekend. There is, however, a tropical wave the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is watching off the west coast of Africa. As of now, that wave has a 0% chance to become a tropical system over the next 2 days and a 20% chance over the next 5 days.
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Louisville murder suspect found dead in Nashville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The suspect wanted in a Louisville homicide has been found dead in Tennessee.
Metro Nashville police say Carlos Guevara, 27, died by his own hand.
Around 11 p.m. Friday, Louisville Metro police called to the 11000 block of Westport Road found a woman who had been stabbed. She was rushed to UofL Hospital, but died from her wounds.
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LMPD Homicide detectives identified Guevara as the person responsible and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Saturday, LMPD was informed by Nashville officials that Guevara has been found dead by suicide.
With Guevara’s death, LMPD has closed their investigation.
The name of the woman killed has not been released.
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Former Toppenish High School teacher Bertha Adriana Cerna has been released from a California jail as she awaits extradition to Yakima County on a sex charge.
Bertha Cerna, 40, was released Sunday evening from the Orange County Jail after posting a $50,000 bond. She was arrested Aug. 14 on a Yakima County Superior Court warrant charging her with a count of first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor and two counts of furnishing liquor to minors.
She has refused to waive extradition from California and is scheduled for a Thursday hearing to confirm her identity and the charges filed against her.
Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Brian Aaron said Bertha Cerna’s posting bail should not interfere with efforts to bring her back to Yakima County to face trial.
Yakima County prosecutors recommended bail due to possible flight risks, Aaron said.
Prosecuting Attorney Joe Brusic said in an interview last week that his office was seeking a governor’s warrant to bring her back.
Bertha Cerna, who was also the wrestling team cheer coach, is the wife of John L. “Johnny” Cerna, a former assistant principal and a wrestling coach at the school, and the daughter-in-law of Toppenish Superintendent John Cerna.
Bertha and Johnny Cerna were fired following an investigation by the school district into a student’s allegations that the pair had plied her with alcohol and tried to get her into a sexual relationship with Johnny Cerna.
The district’s investigation found it was “more probable than not” that Johnny Cerna engaged in inappropriate online conversations with a student, and that Bertha Cerna encouraged that relationship. It also found it was “more probable than not” that the Cernas gave the student alcohol.
During the investigation, Johnny Cerna denied knowing the teenager well and had no memory of exchanging messages with her. Bertha Cerna denied giving the student alcohol, according to the reports.
Further investigation led Yakima County sheriff’s detectives to a former Toppenish High School student who described two sexual encounters he had with Bertha Cerna while he was 17, according to court documents. That student also told investigators that Bertha Cerna offered him alcohol and what appeared to be cocaine, court documents said.
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Georgia man charged with kidnapping, shooting woman at Franklin hotel
FRANKLIN (Somerset) - A 39-year-old Georgia man is facing attempted murder and kidnapping charges in connection with allegedly shooting a 37-year-old woman at at hotel, where he was holding her and her children.
Besides attempted murder and kidnapping, both first degree crimes, Eder Gelin, of Douglasville, Georgia also has been charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and endangering the welfare of a child, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather announced.
Gelin, who knows the victim, is being held at the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing.
Around 1:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 Franklin police responded to a call for service at a World's Fair Drive hotel in response to a reported shooting. When police arrived they located a 37-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds to her hip and foot. The woman reported Gelin shot her and he was at the scene. Gelin was apprehended by police without incident, McDonald said.
A further investigation by detectives from the Franklin Township Police Department and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit revealed that earlier in the evening Gelin had been drinking alcohol, became irate and threatened the woman.
Gelin allegedly brandished a handgun and held the woman at gunpoint in the presence of her two children for more than an hour while inside a hotel room. The victim said she was able to escape from Gelin, who chased after her and shot her causing wounds to her foot and hip, McDonald said.
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The woman was treated at the scene by Franklin police officers and emergency medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital for treatment for her injuries. Her injuries are not considered life threatening, McDonald said. Authorities were able to locate a handgun which was recovered from the scene.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533 or via the STOPit app. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.
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Investigation continues into motorcycle crash that killed 19-year-old Perth Amboy man
ROBBINSVILLE - A crash in which a 19-year-old Perth Amboy man riding a motorcycle on I-195 was fatally struck by a Nissan SUV remains under investigation.
State Police said there is no additional information available at this time. No charges have been announced.
Around 8:41 p.m. Aug. 14 state troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 195 west milepost 5.7 in Robbinsville, Mercer County, state police said.
A preliminary investigation indicates Shannon B. Monsell, 34, of Ringoes was driving a Nissan Rogue on I-195 west in Robbinsville at the same time Mohammad A. Abbas, 19, of Perth Amboy was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle on 1-195 west.
State police said that in the area of milepost 5.7 the Nissan allegedly struck the rear of the motorcycle and Abbas was ejected from his vehicle and suffered fatal injuries.
Abbas was on his way to the mosque at the time of the crash, according to Ali-Ahmed Shah of Old Bridge who created a GoFundMe.com page called In Loving Memory of Agha Mohammad Raza Abbas, along with members of the Astaana Youth Group, which has raised more than $24,000. The funds will be donated to a charity of the family's choice.
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The post, which features a photo of Abbas smiling in a graduation gown, indicates he was an active member of the Muslim community where he would assist with setting up and cleaning up at his local center.
"Mohammad was a loving son, brother, cousin, and friend to everyone who was lucky enough to know him. He graduated a few months ago from John F. Kennedy High School in Iselin, NJ. The positive energy and vibe he brought to the classroom with his magnetic personality is something his classmates will forever cherish," the post states.
Messages left with the Woodbridge school superintendent have not been returned.
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How should NJ spend $228.3 million in Ida recovery money? State wants your opinion
MANVILLE - The state will hold public hearings next month in Manville and Newark on how to spend $228.3 million in Ida recovery money.
The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has developed a 207-page action plan on how the federal money could be used to help households and communities recover from the catastrophic floods almost a year ago on Sept. 1, 2021.
The hearing in Manville, the community hit hardest by the flood, will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in the auditorium of Manville High School, 1100 Brooks Blvd.
Another hearing will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 in the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Campus Center Ballroom, 150 Bleeker St., Newark.
“We recognize that, for some areas, recovery from the catastrophic flooding and tornadoes caused by Hurricane Ida will take years. We also understand that $228 million is not nearly enough to address all the storm damage,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, who also serves as DCA Commissioner. “Our goal in developing the action plan was to address the highest-level needs in vulnerable communities with an eye to mitigation and resiliency. Unfortunately, these severe storms keep happening with more frequency and we must prepare and protect ourselves in this new reality.”
The state is estimating damage from the storm at about $2 billion.
The state is proposing to allocate $152 million for housing programs that help homeowners restore their storm-damaged homes, supplement rental housing costs for low-income rental families impacted by Hurricane Ida; provide zero-interest forgivable loans to owners of rental properties that require rehabilitation; subsidize the development of resilient and affordable housing in lower flood risk areas; and buy out residential properties located in flood prone areas.
An additional $1 million is earmarked to provide supportive services such as housing counseling and legal aid to renters and homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ida.
The state has also targeted $58 million for infrastructure programs to help communities become more resilient to current and future natural hazards, protect publicly funded recovery investments in impacted communities, and fund the non-federal cost share for state and municipal facilities eligible under FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
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The state also wants to spend $6 million to develop a Statewide Housing Mitigation Strategy Tool to assess the housing stock in disaster-impacted and at-risk areas. That would build on the efforts of Resilient NJ, a comprehensive climate resilience planning, guidance, and technical assistance program created after Superstorm Sandy to support local and regional climate resilience planning.
According to federal guidelines, at least 80% of the funds must be spent in counties most impacted by Ida, including Somerset, Middlesex, Union, Bergen, Essex and Passaic.
The remaining 20% may be used in other Ida-impacted counties, including Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris, Gloucester and Warren.
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At least 70% of the total must go toward projects that directly benefit low- and moderate-income residents or investments in infrastructure.
Residents can also submit their comments through the DCA website, by email to DisasterRecoveryandMitigation@dca.nj.gov or by mail to the attention of Constituent Services, Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation, NJ Department of Community Affairs, 101 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 823, Trenton, NJ 08625-0823. All comments must be received on or before 5 p.m. Sept. 16.
The state will submit the action plan for approval to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development no later than Sept. 28.
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'This is an exciting time:' Dunellen asking for input on blueprint for the future
DUNELLEN - Residents have a chance to give their opinions on the borough's future.
As part of the state-mandated reexamination of its Master Plan for development, residents can complete an anonymous online survey on the borough's website.
The 35-question survey, in both English and Spanish, was posted on Aug. 17 and will remain online until Sept. 21.
Residents can also share their feedback at a Sept. 14 community meeting in the Lincoln Middle School Cafeteria, 400 Dunellen Avenue. The meeting will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Hard copies of the survey will be available at the Borough Clerk’s Office or Tax Collector’s Office at Borough Hall, 355 North Ave. or the Dunellen Public Library, 100 New Market Road, for those without internet access.
"This is an exciting time for Dunellen," Mayor Jason Cilento said in a message posted on Youtube..
Among the 35 survey questions are what do you like best about Dunellen, what would you like to see downtown, do you want to see a special improvement district in the borough and what should be the priorities in the new master plan.
“We’re taking a thoughtful approach to how to collect comments in advance of the next public meeting so that our council is prepared to react to the issues that are most pressing for residents right now and ensure that they are addressed and incorporated properly into the new plan at the beginning of the process,” Cilento said.
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The survey results will be analyzed by DMR Architects, which will be drafting the master plan that will guide development over the next decade.
"In other words, it's a blueprint for Dunellen's future," the mayor said.
“Inviting the current residents into the master planning process is critical to understanding how public areas are currently being used and the opportunities to evolve into something more rewarding for the community,” said Francis Reiner of DMR Architects. “Dunellen’s commitment to delivering what residents want and need will inform the planning process in a profound and productive way, and we look forward to analyzing the feedback and incorporating it into the plan.”
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The master plan reexamination is part of what Cilento called "a multi-pronged comprehensive approach towards growth and development."
The borough also received a grant from NJ Transit to propose pedestrian improvements, bike routes and bike facilities.
A grant from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority will propose street design guidelines and will recommend sustainable infrastructure practices to manage stormwater.
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Warehouse expansion approved in Piscataway
PISCATAWAY - A warehouse addition has been approved for 140 Circle Drive North.
140 Circle Drive North, LLC, managed by Levin Management of North Plainfield, received preliminary and final site plan approval and variance approval from the Planning Board to permit the construction of a 54,213 square foot warehouse addition in front of the existing 100,094 square foot warehouse in the Rutgers Industrial Center.
Variance relief was received from the township zoning ordinance, which requires 334 parking spaces, but 101 spaces were proposed. Variances were also approved for a free-standing sign, where a 50 foot setback is required and 39.5 feet from the property line was proposed, and for two free-standing signs, where one is required.
Shoe wholesaler R&J Warehouse currently occupies the entire building, according to Levin Management.
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The application was approved on July 13 and memorialized on Aug. 10.
In May, Levin Management announced a new 30,000-square-foot warehouse at 101 Circle Drive, which is still under construction. No tenant has been announced yet at that site, Levin Management said. The project, once completed, will bring the total number of buildings at the center to six.
The memorialized resolution and documents concerning the applications are on file with the township and can be viewed by calling 732-562-6560 or emailing lbuckley@piscatawaynj.org.
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Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair returns this week
EAST AMWELL – Packed with amusements, animals and more, the annual Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair returns this week.
The fair runs Wednesday through Sunday at the Roger K. Everitt Fairgrounds in South County Park on Route 179 just south of Ringoes. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
"We know the community looks forward to the fair," said fair President Bob Hoffman. "We’ve planned some new and exciting things this year, and we’ll bring back some of the old favorites as well."
Old fair favorites include the Blindfolded Garden Tractor Driving Contest, which is part of the Garden Tractor Pull, and a Hay Bale Toss contest open to all. The list of 4-H animal shows and displays includes horses, sheep, goats, cattle, rabbits, poultry and dogs.
In addition, for many contests for 4-H club members, the fair features shows adults can enter in categories such as flowers, fruits, vegetables, baking, jellies and jams and canned foods, handiwork, quilting, beading and more.
The traditional vegetable show judges choose the best specimens, based on uniformity, quality and other attributes. But there is a separate contest for biggest entries of various fruits and vegetables, the largest, longest, and so on. There’s a flower show with 36 classes and a farm crops contest with 32 classes.
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New food offerings this year include Hungarian, Greek and Mexican specialties as well as a stand featuring all-natural drinks created by the customer choosing the base, sweetener and fruit or herbal infusions.
The Main Stage will offer all kinds of acts, shows and presentations each day and night, organized and hosted by former Hunterdon 4-H member Dan "Doctor D" Torrone, a professional entertainer based in Clinton.
Fireworks are scheduled at dusk on Friday.
Parking is $15 per vehicle. The fee is shared with the volunteer fire companies whose members supervise the parking fields, and the rescue squad on scene all during the fair.
Successor to Flemington Fair, the Hunterdon County Fair was held at Flemington Fairgrounds starting in 2000, moving to its current site four years later.
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South River home left uninhabitable by fire
SOUTH RIVER - A fire in the borough Friday left a home uninhabitable.
At about 5:30 p.m. emergency responders were dispatched to 20 Tice Ave. for a reported structure fire.
The family was not at home when the fire broke out, Mayor John Krenzel said.
"I'm thankful to all the first responders and the great work they did protecting the other homes from the danger of the fire spreading," he said.
Borough firefighters and those from surrounding communities responded, as well as EMS, the Middlesex County Fire Coordinator, the South River Ladies Auxiliary and South River Department of Public Works, according to a post on the South River Fire Department's Facebook page.
The fire is under investigation by the Middlesex County Fire Marshal‘s Office, the Facebook post said.
Although the family was uninjured, the couple, along with their 20-month-old son, lost everything they own, according to a post on South River Police Department's Facebook page.
The South River Police Department is holding a gift card drive for the family.
Anyone wishing to contribute a gift card or for additional information contact Police Officer Danielle Stone at 732-254-1150, ext. 136, or email Dispatcher Adam DeHanes at adehanes@southriverpd.org to arrange for drop off or pick up.
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Due to storage space, police are only accepting gift card donations at this time.
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The cord has been cut.
For the first time ever, Americans are watching more streaming TV than cable, according to a report from Nielsen. The milestone has long been expected as viewers change their viewing habits and ditch their pricey cable bundles for cheaper alternatives.
In July, streaming amounted to 34.8% in the share of total TV consumption, a growth of nearly 23% within the past year. Cable and broadcast viewership both dropped year over year, with the former amounting to 34.4% and the latter making up just 21.6%. Both fell around 10% compared to July 2021.
Nielsen notes streaming has surpassed broadcast before, but its the "first time it has also exceeded cable viewing." Netflix, Hulu and YouTube also captured record-high shares, with Netflix being the biggest streaming platform thanks to "Stranger Things'" new season.
The report's findings aren't surprising, but it is an inflection point for the typical American TV viewer as well as the industry. Entertainment companies are spending billions of dollars bolstering their streaming services to future-proof themselves. But streaming's glory days might already be over: The war to win over subscribers at any cost is done.
Disney is hiking prices after losing a ton of money on its various streaming services. Netflix recently jacked up prices and is cracking down on password sharing. Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's parent company, is scrapping films and series left and right and reversing its controversial everything-under-one-streaming-roof strategy. All three services are expanding their ad-supported offerings.
Streaming itself isn't going anywhere — it's the present and future of Hollywood — but the spend now, ask questions later days look to be coming to an end as these services mature and media companies cleave to what makes money.
"The streaming wars are over because subscriber growth has come to a halt," Michael Nathanson, a media analyst at MoffettNathanson, told CNN Business. "You're fighting a war in a land that has no more resources in it."
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The Chattanooga food scene is a hot spot for locals but one Army Veteran and Uber driver made his way through the area just to get a taste of local cuisine.
Kreskin Torres made his way through town after bringing a rider from Knoxville to Chattanooga. He said he is inspired to try local cuisines during his Uber trips nationally to learn about locals' lives and interests. This interest all started after a visit to the United Kingdom.
"When I got back to America, I was like I want to explore my country now. I wanted to see what it was like in somebody else's town or city and put myself in somebody else's shoes," Torres said.
He started driving for Uber to make his way around the country and learn about the local cuisines and culture. He couldn't wait to make it to Chattanooga to try all of the "fixings" that he heard so much about.
"I had to get creative and I was just like why not drive for Uber and Lyft, something I'm doing already is a great way to explore the city and talk to people that live there," he said.
His trip to Chattanooga originated with a pick-up of a Chattanooga resident returning home after a visit to a Knoxville hospital. While in town, he said his biggest efforts are to support local businesses.
"To be able to go everywhere and support local business and to actually build relationships with people and get to learn about them and where they grew up, it's pretty awesome, and all of the locals gave me the best places to go," he said.
His first stop was at Sugar's Ribs and then he made his way to Menlo Park Grocery to grab Penny's Lemonade and Sharon's Chattanooga Bread Pudding.
"What I look for is something that the place is known for traditionally, and whatever the staples are and the stories behind where the staples come from, the different dishes and how they came to be. To showcase and teach my followers or whoever, I want them to follow my journey so they can learn about things that I take for granted or that exist in America and where they came from," he said.
He paid a visit to Uncle Larry's Hot Fish and ended his journey at Davis Wayne's for the meat and three dish.
"If I was to come back, the first stop would be the Menlo Park grocer. You can go in and grab banana pudding, ice cups, shaved ice, and it's just different people from around the neighborhood selling their stuff," he said.
He said what he loved most about the Chattanooga food scene was the welcoming hospitality. He believes food is common ground and he hopes to bring awareness of food and culture nationally.
You can follow his food travels here. | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/uber-driver-army-veteran-tastes-his-way-through-chattanooga/article_ad61f928-2213-11ed-9886-cbedea23b56f.html | 2022-08-22T20:03:49Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/uber-driver-army-veteran-tastes-his-way-through-chattanooga/article_ad61f928-2213-11ed-9886-cbedea23b56f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
UPDATE: The Hamilton County Health Department says there are 13 confirmed cases of monkeypox as of Monday, August 22.
PREVIOUS UPDATE: The Hamilton County Health Department says there are 10 confirmed cases of monkeypox as of Monday, August 15.
PREVIOUS STORY: The Hamilton County Health Department says there are eight confirmed cases of monkeypox as of Friday, August 12.
According to the Tennessee Department of Health on August 11, cases in the Chattanooga-Hamilton County area account for 10% of all cases in the state.
Here is the latest report on monkeypox cases from the state as of August 11:
Stay with the Local 3 News app for updates to this story.
PREVIOUS STORY: On Tuesday, the Hamilton County Health Department said that two additional cases of monkeypox were confirmed in the county.
That brings the total number of cases to seven for Hamilton County.
PREVIOUS STORY: Hamilton County Health Department says they have confirmed two additional cases of Monkeypox cases, bringing to total number to five.
Earlier in the week, the county's first three cases were confirmed.
PREVIOUS STORY: The Hamilton County Health Department has confirmed three positive Monkeypox cases in the area. The Health Department is currently conducting case investigations to alert close contacts who might have been exposed to the virus while the patients were infectious.
Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that typically begins with flu-like illness and swelling of the lymph nodes and progresses to a rash on the face and body. Illness may last up to 4 weeks. Cases of Monkeypox have rarely been reported in the United States, primarily associated with travel to endemic areas of the world. However, since early May 2022, multiple clusters of Monkeypox have been identified around the world.
“We have been anticipating and preparing for Monkeypox to reach out community. Overall, the risk to our population is low, but be mindful that Monkeypox is a disease that can affect any individual,” says Dr. Stephen Miller, Hamilton County Health Department Health Officer.
Monkeypox transmission occurs mainly through direct physical contact from a person with monkeypox or by touching objects, fabrics, and surfaces used by someone with the virus. It can also spread through contact with respiratory secretions.
Hamilton County Schools Communications Officer Steve Doremus shared the system's plan for dealing with monkeypox with Local 3, saying "Our current plan is to follow the procedures we have in place for any contagious disease, such as chicken pox. We will require that the student stay home until no longer contagious, and we would let the families know of an exposure without divulging any HIPPA related information. We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with the Health Dept., and we will revisit our plans if that is warranted."
Infection may begin with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion and symptoms usually start within 3 weeks of exposure. Most cases self-resolve and do not involve any treatment.
The Health Department says that if you begin to develop symptoms or think you have been exposed to someone who is positive for monkeypox, please contact your doctor or primary care physician for help getting tested. If you test positive for monkeypox, the CDC has isolation guidelines.
Vaccines are currently available, but due to a limited supply and based on CDC recommendations, the Health Department is currently only providing vaccines to people who have been in close contact or exposed to someone who has monkeypox.
You are asked to call the Health Department hotline at 423-209-8383 if you think you have been exposed to someone who has monkeypox and are seeking a vaccination. | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/update-hamilton-county-health-department-now-reporting-13-confirmed-cases-of-monkeypox/article_3c787d1e-1268-11ed-b4e1-77f470295a9b.html | 2022-08-22T20:04:02Z | local3news.com | control | https://www.local3news.com/local-news/update-hamilton-county-health-department-now-reporting-13-confirmed-cases-of-monkeypox/article_3c787d1e-1268-11ed-b4e1-77f470295a9b.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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