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Dozens of high-water rescues were underway midday Monday -- amid more than 450 such pleas since the prior night -- as greater Dallas faces the threat of more flooding caused by sudden, climate crisis-fueled storms that have stunned parts of Texas afflicted by "flash drought."
Flood warnings for Dallas and Tarrant counties continue until 4 p.m. CT (5 p.m. ET) Monday, the National Weather Service said. Over 4 million Texans in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are covered by the warnings, which note inundation of flood-prone places, including rivers and streams, is ongoing or imminent.
Hundreds of traffic accidents also have been reported, according to the Dallas Police Department, which has responded to rescue calls along with the Fort Worth Fire Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue, the agencies said via social media and spokespeople.
Nearly 15 million people from northeastern Texas into northern Louisiana and far southern Arkansas are covered by flood watches from the same system that unleashed heavy rain and flash floods this weekend in parts of the Southwest.
Parts of Dallas got an entire summer's worth of rain between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, with over 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service. That rate is only expected once in 100 years, on average. Dallas also got over 3 inches of rain in just one hour overnight -- a roughly a 1-in-50-year rainfall rate, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates.
"I've never experienced anything like this in my entire life," said Brittany Taylor, who moved to her Dallas apartment just two days before Monday morning's flooding left most of her belongings ruined by the flood.
Taylor woke up around 3 a.m. to the sound of the torrential rain and couldn't fall back asleep owing to the sound of leaking, she told CNN.
"All the cardboard boxes started collapsing, so a lot of my belongings started crashing into the water. I lost a lot of my stuff," she said, adding her renter's insurance doesn't cover flood losses.
Fast-rising water trapped vehicles around 3 a.m. on Interstate 30 in Dallas, said Cassondra Anna Mae Stewart, who took video of the dark, watery scene.
"I was able to back up on a ramp to get off the highway," she said. "I took an alternate route home ... although most streets are flooded down there as well."
Around that time, "trained weather spotters reported major flash flooding ongoing across Dallas with numerous roads and cars submerged, including Interstate 30 at Interstate 45 near downtown Dallas," according to a flash flood warning statement issued at 3:21 a.m.
Two to 4 inches more of rain is possible by midafternoon Monday in places that already got 10 inches between midday Sunday and midday Monday, radar and rain gauge reports indicate. "Additional flash flooding in the immediate Dallas/Fort Worth area may result in life threatening flash flooding," the Weather Prediction Center warned.
Some places could reach a foot or more of rain in 24 hours before the event ends, which would stretch the frequency into the 1-in-500-year range.
Other major cities in Monday's flood watch zone include Austin, Texas, and Shreveport, Louisiana. The region is under a moderate -- Level 3 of 4 -- risk of excessive rainfall. Rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour have been observed as storms move slowly across the area, creating the potential for up to 3 to 5 inches of rainfall.
A sign of 'climate whiplash'
The Dallas-area deluge comes in concert with a "flash drought" that has developed over this extremely dry year across Texas. Exceptional drought -- the highest designation -- is present over Dallas and Tarrant counties and blankets more than a quarter of the state.
"Over the last half-year, rainfall deficits of 8 inches to locally over a foot have affected areas of central Texas near and south of Dallas/Ft. Worth to the Gulf Coast," the Drought Monitor summary said Thursday.
But those rainfall deficits will be essentially erased after Monday in Dallas, though large deficits will still remain for other areas of Texas.
Human-caused climate change has increased the potential for this sort of weather whiplash, in which dramatic swings in periods of drought and high precipitation can occur more often.
A larger share of precipitation in recent years has come during "intense single-day events," and the likelihood of sudden shifts from severe drought to heavy rain will become more common on a warming planet, scientists say. Indeed, nine of the top 10 years for extreme one-day precipitation events have occurred since 1996.
Rainfall over land has become more frequent and more intense with every degree of warming since the 1980s. It's because warmer air can hold more water, causing storms like Hurricane Harvey, which hit Texas in 2017, to not only produce storm surges and damaging winds but also cause more intense inland deluges.
Monday's rainfall has pushed this month to the third-wettest August on record for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with more than 7 inches in all so far -- the most rainfall seen in the month since 1915.
Ahead of the Texas flooding, rain persisted Sunday in parts of Arizona and New Mexico following floods in prior days in parts of the Southwest.
In Utah, hikers Friday were "swept off their feet" in Zion National Park by a flash flood. Search and rescue team members were working to find a missing hiker near the Virgin River, the park said Saturday.
In New Mexico, about 160 people had to shelter in place for several hours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Saturday because of flash flooding, the City of Carlsbad said in a Facebook post.
The park was closed Sunday, the National Park Service said. "Maintenance crews will begin to assess and clean debris from the roadway," the National Park Service added.
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A federal judge suggested Monday that Idaho's abortion ban may run afoul of federal law to the extent that it would open up doctors for prosecution for abortions provided when a woman faces serious health risks but not necessarily the threat of death.
In comments made during a hearing in the Biden administration's challenge to the law, US District Judge B. Lynn Winmill appeared particularly troubled by arguments put forward by the state legislature, whose lawyer claimed that Idaho prosecutors would not bring cases against physicians in those cases.
"The concern is, of course, that real world events are very hard to predict," the judge said toward the end of the nearly two hours of oral arguments. "And I think the case law is very clear that it is the text that matters."
The case turns on whether Idaho's limited exemption for emergency medical situations -- which only applies, under the state law, when the physician believes the abortion "was necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman " -- would create criminal liability for doctors who were obligated under federal standards for emergency care to offer to perform an abortion because of other serious health risks a patient was facing, short of death.
"I think it is not much comfort to a doctor, in that there is a sitting prosecutor who they think will not enforce it, but no one knows for sure," Winmill said.
The judge did not announce a decision from the bench. He said he planned to issue a written order by Wednesday on the Justice Department's request for a preliminary injunction, the day before the ban is set to go into effect. The department's lawsuit is the most high-profile step the Biden administration has taken to mitigate the effects of an extreme state abortion ban that is now being allowed to take effect with the Supreme Court's reversal in June of Roe v. Wade's federal abortion rights protections.
The Justice Department is not challenging the Idaho law in its entirety. Rather, the administration is asking that the ban should be blocked in situations where its enforcement would create a conflict with a federal law known as EMTALA, or the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. That federal law establishes the standards of care hospitals must offer emergency patients and the law threatens civil penalties, as well as loss of the Medicare or Medicaid funding, for hospitals that don't meet its obligations.
In its lawsuit, the Justice Department argues that two particular aspects of Idaho's abortion ban put it in conflict with the federal law. One is that it offers an exemption for providers only in cases where the abortion was deemed necessary to "prevent death" -- a much narrower circumstance than the other types of health risks EMTALA contemplates, which include risks of "serious impairment to bodily functions," or "serious dysfunction" of bodily organs.
Secondly, under the Idaho law, providers who perform an abortion as part of emergency care for a patient in a life-or-death scenario aren't exempted from prosecution. Instead the exemption can be used as an affirmative defense the physician can raise for the jury when he or she is on trial.
Justice Department attorney Brian Netter told the judge Monday that this "peculiar manner" in which the exemption was structured meant that the burden fell on doctors to prove that the exemption applied. Usually, Netter noted, the burden would be on prosecutors to prove that an abortion was not covered by the exemption.
Later in the hearing, the judge seemed to agree, telling a lawyer for the Idaho attorney general's office that that distinction was "a huge difference."
Winmill posed a series of hypotheticals to Brian Church, who represented the Idaho attorney general's office. The judge asked Church about what he would advise a doctor if he was serving as the doctor's lawyer and the doctor called him concerned that she would be prosecuted for administering an abortion she was planning to offer in a health emergency situation.
Winmill suggested that there was "a complete conflict" between state and federal law "when there is only an exception to prevent the death of a patient" under Idaho's law, "but EMTALA says you have to be concerned about their health as well."
During the exchange, Church acknowledged the ban's exemption would not apply in a situation where a patient did not face the risk of death but was facing other kinds of serious health risks.
Attorney Monte Stewart -- who was arguing for the Idaho legislature, which was allowed to intervene to present argument in the case -- addressed the hypothetical as well. He told the judge that he would have no problem telling a physician to go forward with the procedure, because no prosecutor would actually bring a case in that scenario.
"In the real world, there will not be a prosecution," Stewart claimed, prompting pushback from the judge.
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Rapper Fetty Wap has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, according to the prosecutor's office.
No sentencing date has been set. but an attorney for the rapper requested an expedited sentencing date, a spokesperson for the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York said.
CNN has reached out to the rapper's attorney for comment.
The "Wake Up" artist was indicted and arrested in October along with five others on the drug trafficking conspiracy charge and was released on $500,000 bail, which was revoked earlier this month after prosecutors said he violated the terms by threatening to kill someone and holding a gun during a FaceTime call in December.
He was taken back into custody August 8.
The charge he pleaded guilty to carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison but has a sentencing range of between 87 and 108 months, depending on a variety of factors.
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Carnival Cruise Line is reporting difficulty with shipboard Wi-Fi service aboard two of its vessels, Carnival Legend and Carnival Magic.
Due to the challenges, service will be limited for several sailings, and premium internet service will not be available.
Wi-Fi Plans Refunded
In an email sent to booked guests on August 19, 2022, Carnival Cruise Line has notified passengers on upcoming sailings for Carnival Legend and Carnival Magic that Wi-Fi access will be limited.
“We want to inform you that due to challenges with some of the ship’s satellites, there will be limited Wi-Fi access during your cruise,” the email reads.
The affected cruises are listed as the August 20 and August 28 sailings of Carnival Legend, as well as the August 22 and August 31 sailings of Carnival Magic.
The Spirit-class Carnival Legend is sailing an 8-night roundtrip Exotic Eastern Caribbean itinerary on August 20, and a 6-night roundtrip Bermuda itinerary on August 28. Both voyages depart from Baltimore, Maryland, and include multiple sea days as well as port visits.
The Dream-class Carnival Magic is sailing roundtrip from New York. The August 22 departure is a 9-night Eastern Caribbean voyage, while the August 31 sailing is a 5-night Bermuda itinerary.
With both ships sailing in the same general area, the satellite issue is likely related to local coverage ranges that affect connectivity as well as internet speeds.
Guests who have already pre-purchased onboard Wi-Fi plans will have those plans refunded to their onboard Sail & Sign accounts.
“We apologize for any disappointment this will cause and thank you for your understanding,” the email concludes.
Some Wi-Fi Still Available
During the impacted sailings, both the social and value plans for Carnival Cruise Line’s internet access will still be available for onboard purchase on a daily basis, if desired.
The social Wi-Fi plan includes access to a variety of the most popular social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat, as well as airline websites. This permits guests to keep in touch with family and friends at home, as well as to monitor their post-cruise travel arrangements and check in for flights if necessary.
The value plan includes social media, airline websites, and popular news, sports, weather, banking, and similar popular sites. The speeds of the value plan are slightly higher than with the social plan.
Neither the social nor value plans include access to streaming services, video chats, or gaming platforms, all of which would require greater bandwidth and much faster speeds.
For these sailings only, the onboard pricing for the social and value plans will be the same as the discounted pre-cruise purchase rates, but the premium plan – which has much faster speeds and supports some limited streaming options, depending on coverage – will not be available.
Will Future Cruises Be Impacted?
Both Carnival Legend and Carnival Magic have similar itineraries planned for the next few weeks, but it is unknown if the Wi-Fi issues will continue past the stated dates. It is possible that satellite movement or slight changes in the ships’ routes can improve service, or future cruises may suffer similar Wi-Fi difficulties.
Read More: How to Make Cruise Ship Internet Work for You (Cruise Wi-Fi Tips)
At this time, no other sailings or other vessels have been noted for internet challenges, but guests booked on upcoming Carnival cruises to Bermuda or the Eastern Caribbean may want to be aware of the possible difficulties.
Frequent cruise passengers are well aware that internet service can occasionally be spotty on cruise ships, and it can be difficult to connect multiple devices. This is especially true on sea days, when ships must rely solely on satellite connectivity. | https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-provides-update-on-limitations-for-two-ships/79515 | 2022-08-22T20:07:32Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-provides-update-on-limitations-for-two-ships/79515 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In partnership with The Leading Ladies Project, Carnival Cruise Line sponsored a back-to-school event, supporting Nassau high school girls by providing supplies such as backpacks and art supplies.
Miss Universe Bahamas, Chantel O’Brian, joined the line in fostering the education and empowerment for young women in the Bahamas during this special event.
The Carnival Cruise Line Sponsored Event
The past weekend Carnival Cruise Line and The Leading Ladies Project partnered for a special back-to-school event that provided school supplies like backpacks, folders, and art supplies to incoming students.
In celebration of the event, a group of Bahamian high school girls from the Nassau area were surprised with tablets to use for the upcoming school year, helping them fulfill their educational dreams.
The president of Carnival Cruise Line, Christine Duffy, stated, “Carnival has maintained a strong commitment to the Bahamian community for five decades, and we are proud to help the next generation of leaders in their education journey.”
“Back-to-school expenses can be a prohibitive cost for some, and we are grateful to play a part in easing the burden for deserving families as the new school year approaches. We thank The Leading Ladies Project for hosting this event and for their ongoing efforts to inspire Bahamian girls,” she added.
This special event was held at the Fusion Superplex in Nassau and honored the cofounder of The Leading Ladies Project, Miss Universe Bahamas Chantel O’Brian. The Leading Ladies Project was founded in 2017 to support empowerment and education for young woman.
Read Also: 39 IDEAL Things to Do in Nassau, Bahamas in 2022
The “Spirit of Carnival Award” recipient during the 2021 Miss Universe pageant, Miss O’Brian, shared words of encouragement at the event in preparation for the upcoming school year. The Spirit of Carnival Award is presented to individuals who embody the cruise line’s values of fun, friendship, diversity, and inclusion.
Carnival Cruise Line gifted Chantel a certificate for a free cruise and honored her with a special golden funnel in congratulations as the recipient of the noteworthy award.
Carnival’s New Port on Grand Bahama Island
Since Carnival began operation fifty years ago, the Bahamas have been an essential part of the line’s growth. The line’s private island Half Moon Cay is located midway between the islands of Eleuthera and Cat Island in the Bahamas, about 100 miles (160km) southeast of the Bahamian capital, Nassau.
Currently, guests visiting the 2,400-acre island, Half Moon Cay, must be ferried to and from the cay using tenders, taking about 20 minutes, but plans for a new port and pier area are already in the works.
In cooperation with the Grand Bahamas Port Authority and the Government of the Bahamas, Carnival Cruise Line has broken ground on its new cruise port in Grand Bahama Island this past May.
The new cruise port will allow Grand Bahama to welcome guests from Carnival’s larger ships. It is expected to open in late 2024 on the south side of the island, with the ability to hold up to two Excel-class ships.
Carnival’s new port is an investment of $200 million that is set to feature one mile of white-sand beach, an interior pool feature, a nature reserve, and additional off-ship dining opportunities.
On July 28-29, Carnival Cruise Line hosted more than 500 local business representatives and residents of Grand Bahama Island for a series of sessions about the port development project.
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As additional Caribbean destinations continue to adjust their own protocols for travelers, Royal Caribbean International has updated their requirements for upcoming sailings.
This is a welcome simplification for many travelers, and permits more guests to set sail with the world’s largest cruise line.
Protocols Adjusted
In a simplification to its COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Royal Caribbean International has announced that beginning on Monday, September 5, 2022, all travelers – regardless of vaccination status – will be welcomed aboard a greater variety of itineraries. The available itineraries include:
- All sailings from Florida homeports
- All sailings from Los Angeles, California; Galveston, Texas; and New Orleans, Louisiana
- All Oasis of the Seas sailings from Cape Liberty, New Jersey
- All sailings from any European homeports
Some testing guidelines do remain in effect for Royal Caribbean travelers. For European cruises that call on ports in Greece or Spain, for example, any travelers who are not considered “up to date” according to guidelines from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), must take a test onboard their ship prior to debarking.
The EMA defines “up to date” vaccination as having had either the final dose in a primary approved vaccine series or a booster does no more than nine months (270 days) prior to sailing. Guests who do not meet that standard will be required to take the onboard tests before visiting Greece or Spain.
Testing Changes
In addition to more opening of cruise itineraries to a greater range of passengers, Royal Caribbean International has also made its pre-cruise testing requirements even simpler.
As of September 5, 2022, fully vaccinated guests will no longer need a negative pre-cruise test result for any sailing 9 nights or shorter, unless visiting a port of call in Bermuda or Canada.
Unvaccinated guests age 5 and older must still test before sailing, but can do so up to three days prior to embarkation, regardless of cruise length. Self-tests will be accepted for this pre-cruise testing.
All guests, regardless of vaccination status, must continue to test before any cruises of 10 nights or longer, no matter where they may be sailing.
Similarly, sailings to or from Australia or Singapore still require guests to be vaccinated in accordance with local regulations, no matter what the passengers’ vaccination status, the cruise destination, or the cruise length.
Still Protecting Health and Safety
While Royal Caribbean is easing restrictions to permit more guests to set sail, the cruise line is still committed to protecting all passengers, crew members, and port communities.
“The cruise line continues to practice health and safety measures that exceed other types of vacations,” a press release announcing today’s changes read.
“These measures include the routine monitoring and vaccination of all crew members and keeping them up to date with boosters when they are eligible, enhanced testing and care capabilities in every onboard medical center, and more.”
It should be noted that Royal Caribbean, as well as other cruise lines, continues to work with port destinations with any changes, and will further adjust protocols as necessary.
These latest updates are in line with recent protocol changes from popular Caribbean ports of call, including St. Kitts as well as the Cayman Islands.
Guests booked on upcoming sailings should continue to remain in contact with the cruise line and stay informed through emails, text alerts, and other communications to be sure they meet all updated guidelines before embarkation. | https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-drops-requirements-for-more-cruises/79528 | 2022-08-22T20:07:45Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-drops-requirements-for-more-cruises/79528 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BOSTON (WWLP) – A man from Rhode Island pleaded guilty in connection to charges related to a violent kidnapping and witness retaliation and intimidation scheme.
According to the Justice Department in Boston, 39-year-old Anthony Basilici pleaded guilty to the following:
- Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin
- Possession and discharge of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
- Conspiracy to commit kidnapping
- Conspiracy to obstruct justice by retaliating against a witness, victim or informant
A 2018 investigation revealed a wide-ranging heroin trafficking conspiracy in the Cape Cod area. The court documents indicate calls intercepted identified Basilici as a member of the drug trafficking organization. The calls indicated that Basilici discussed hiding in the woods after a shooting on May 8, 2019 and he changed his phone number to avoid arrest.
An assault was caught on camera recorded by Basilici shows 18 minutes of a victim who was lured from Massachusetts to Rhode Island, where he was kidnapped, stripped naked, assaulted, threatened, and repeatedly yelled at the victim for being a “rat” because they believed the victim was cooperating with law enforcement.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on November 7th.
“The defendant’s conduct is nothing short of horrifying. Mr. Basilici actively and willingly participated in a violent scheme to kidnap, beat and terrorize a victim who he wrongly believed was working with law enforcement. Additionally, he possessed a firearm for the purpose of facilitating the heroin trafficking conspiracy that he was involved in,” said United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins. “This case is another example of how drug trafficking activities drive violence in our communities. Pursuing drug traffickers and violent criminals is a top priority of my administration. We will find and prosecute those who threaten the health and safety of our communities. They will be removed from the neighborhoods they terrorize and harm.”
“As we all know, drug trafficking in our communities, along with the gun and physical violence that often accompanies it, is a serious threat to our families and communities,” said Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division. “This is unacceptable and will not be allowed to happen. DEA and its local, state and federal partners are dedicated to bringing to justice those that commit these crimes.” | https://www.wwlp.com/news/rhode-island-man-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-drug-trafficking-and-violent-kidnapping-conspiracy/ | 2022-08-22T20:07:46Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/rhode-island-man-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-drug-trafficking-and-violent-kidnapping-conspiracy/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Georgia jury sided against Ford in a wrongful death case and awarded $1.7 billion to the children of a couple killed in a pickup truck crash in 2014.
The Associated Press reported that in April 2014, Melvin and Voncile Hill were killed when they were involved in a rollover crash in their 2002 Ford F-250.
The roof collapsed after the rollover, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
The couple's children, Kim and Adam Hill, filed the lawsuit against the automaker for what their attorneys called dangerously weak roofs, the news outlets reported.
During the trial, the Associated Press reported that the Hills' lawyers presented evidence of nearly 80 similar rollover wrecks that involved someone was injured or killed after the truck roofs collapsed.
A spokesperson for the automaker told The Associated Press they plan to appeal the verdict.
“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,” the automaker said in a statement Sunday to The Associated Press.
The verdict is believed to be the biggest in state history, the newspaper reported. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/georgia-jury-awards-1-7-billion-in-ford-pickup-truck-crash-case | 2022-08-22T20:08:14Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/georgia-jury-awards-1-7-billion-in-ford-pickup-truck-crash-case | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lessons learned during COVID-19 are helping health officials keep us safer from other pathogens. Wastewater testing, which became widely used during the pandemic, is becoming more common for things like monkeypox, opioid use, and polio.
Wastewater testing has been around since the early days of polio in the 1940s, but it has never been used on such a wide scale as it has during COVID.
“[COVID] brings the question, what else?” said Dave Larsen, a professor of public health and epidemiology at Syracuse University. “We just finished up a systematic review that there’s a lot of pathogens that can be found in wastewater. Maybe all pathogens at some degree.”
Proteins produced in the body when someone is infected with a pathogen are excreted in stool, so by testing wastewater at various facilities, health officials can get a general idea if a certain virus is circulating in various communities. Experts warn it cannot supplant individual testing, but it can help officials identify communities at risk.
In suburban New York City, the first case of polio in more than a decade was confirmed in late July, but wastewater data suggests it may have been circulating in the area since April.
“Well, if we can just track infectious diseases through wastewater, that’s cheaper, that’s faster, and that increases our emergency preparedness for any emerging pathogen,” said Larsen. “[It allows us to] build a system that is ready for the next coronavirus?”
“Maybe someday we will be looking at sequences in wastewater to inform vaccine design,” added Alexandria Boehm, a professor of environmental engineering at Stanford University. “The wastewater surveillance can help us think about hospital resourcing for different diseases or even directing clinical testing. For example, if we know influenza cases are going up then clinics seeing people with respiratory disease might be more inclined to give an influenza test.”
Data suggests there are 14,000 wastewater sites nationwide that test for things other than pathogens, and just under 1,000 that test for COVID-19. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/how-wastewater-testing-popularized-during-covid-is-keeping-communities-safe-from-other-pathogens | 2022-08-22T20:08:20Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/how-wastewater-testing-popularized-during-covid-is-keeping-communities-safe-from-other-pathogens | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Police: Harnett County couple charged after baby found buried in yard
ERWIN, N.C. - Police in Harnett County say a couple has been charged with murder after the body of their baby was found buried in their backyard.
News outlets report that Erwin police said they’ve charged 28-year-old Dustin VanDyke and 18-year-old Gracie Riddle with first-degree murder.
VanDyke and Riddle appeared in court Monday, were ordered held without bond and will be appointed public defenders.
Erwin Police Chief Jonathan Johnson says police received a report Friday that a baby had died and the death wasn’t reported. With the help of a cadaver dog, police say they found the infant in the backyard.
Police say the death doesn’t appear to be accidental, but investigators are awaiting an autopsy for the cause of death.
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- 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Scaglietti "Tour de France" tops Broad Arrow's inaugural auction at $5,500,000
- Ferrari F50 leads supercar highlights, setting a new world record price of $5,175,000
- First appearance of rostrum veteran Lydia Fenet as Broad Arrow's Principal Auctioneer
- Broad Arrow Auctions calendar continues in October with private collection sale 'Passion for the Drive: The Cars of Jim Taylor' followed by debut of West Palm Beach Auction in November 2022
- Hagerty names Broad Arrow Auctions as the official auction house of 'The Amelia' starting in 2023
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (HGTY) company, today announced that sales from its August 18 live auction at the Monterey Jet Center totaled nearly $55.3 million with 88 percent of all 93 lots on offer sold.
The Thursday auction was held in conjunction with Hagerty's reimagined Motorlux event (formerly McCall's Motorworks Revival) on Wednesday evening, with thousands of guests across the two events viewing the cars on offer.
The crowded auction room included bidders from around the world, both in person and via telephone, internet and absentee bids. Auction veteran Lydia Fenet commanded the room from the rostrum, making her debut as Principal Auctioneer for Broad Arrow. The evening sale was led by a three-owner, 5,000-mile, Classiche-certified 1995 Ferrari F50, which set a new world record price for the model at auction of $5,175,000, following an intense bidding battle between parties in the room and on the phone.
Additional well-sold supercars included a 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari, offered from The Halo Car Collection in immaculate "new-in-the-box" condition at $3,910,000, a well-preserved Ferrari Classiche-certified 1990 Ferrari F40 at $1,985,000 and a stunning 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package at $1,930,000.
Further stand-out auction highlights include:
- A meticulously prepared 1964 Aston Martin DB5 offered from the Estate of Sir Sean Connery at $2,425,000. A significant portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sean Connery Philanthropy Fund. A personal drive with Sir Jackie Stewart was included as part of the purchase.
- A highly desirable 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 LWB Landaulet, one of just 26, six-door 600 Pullman landaulets built between 1963 and 1981, brought an auction record $2,590,000.
- A 1981 BMW M1 achieved $692,500, yet another new record price at auction for a road model.
- One of the top-billing cars, a 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Berlinetta Scaglietti "Tour de France" was sold following the sale for a final price of $5,500,000.
- A 1930 Duesenberg Model J Willoughby Limousine for $1,000,000, and other notable cars were also sold immediately after the auction.
"We are very excited about the success of the inaugural Broad Arrow auction," said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. "The quality and diversity of the offerings clearly hit the mark with buyers and validated the trends we are seeing in the marketplace. If anyone had any questions about whether this would be a strong year in the collectible car market, this week proved that demand is strong and there are cars available for every taste."
"This was an incredible debut, and we are tremendously grateful for the trust and support of our consignors, bidders and car collector community," said Kenneth Ahn, CEO of Broad Arrow Group & President of Hagerty Marketplace. "This event was not only important for establishing Broad Arrow as one of the premier auction houses in the industry, but it was also the first collaborative event under Hagerty's stewardship. We look forward to hosting a series of world class events and auctions, including at The Amelia, to better serve car collectors and enthusiasts globally."
Complete results from Broad Arrow's debut Monterey Jet Center event can be found at broadarrowauctions.com.
On the heels of a successful Monterey Jet Center Auction, Hagerty CEO McKeel Hagerty announced Broad Arrow Auctions as the official auction house of The Amelia starting in March 2023. The Amelia is a four-day celebration of world-class collectible cars, automotive enthusiasts, car culture and auctions in Amelia Island, Florida. Formerly known as the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, the event was acquired by Hagerty in 2021 and rebranded as The Amelia. It has been considered one of the world's finest concours events since 1996. Tickets for The Amelia (March 2-5, 2023) will go on sale October 1 at www.ameliaconcours.com/event.
Additional Broad Arrow Auctions this year include the company's first private collection offering, "Passion for the Drive: The Cars of Jim Taylor." This single owner collection of more than 120 motor cars and nearly 500 lots of memorabilia will be presented in Mr. Taylor's hometown of Gloversville, New York on October 14-15. The collection represents one of the finest assemblages of European, British and American sports and vintage cars anywhere, with many having been rallied and shown around the world.
The company will host its debut West Palm Beach Auction, November 18-19 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The sale will offer approximately 300 collector cars ranging from pre-war classics to modern supercars.
NOTE: All prices are listed in USD and are inclusive of the applicable buyer's premium. Broad Arrow's buyer's premium for all motor car lots is equal to the sum of twelve percent (12%) of the first $250,000 of the Hammer Price and ten percent (10%) of the amount by which the Hammer Price exceeds $250,000. Buyer's premium for all non-motor car lots is twenty percent (20%) of the Hammer Price. Results include post-auction transactions that were completed immediately following the sale.
Broad Arrow Group, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is an advisor, market maker, and financier for car collectors, with commitment to integrity, trust, and innovation. Broad Arrow Group operates Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad Arrow Capital, and Collectors Garage and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Learn more at broadarrowgroup.com.
Based in Traverse City, Michigan, Hagerty's purpose is to save driving and car culture for future generations and its mission is to build a global business to fund that purpose. Hagerty is an automotive enthusiast brand offering integrated membership products and programs as well as a specialty insurance provider focused on the global automotive enthusiast market. Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, DriveShare, Hagerty Valuation Tools, Hagerty Media, Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, MotorsportReg, Hagerty Garage + Social, The Amelia, the Concours d'Elegance of America, the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, the California Mille, Motorlux, the Hagerty Drivers Foundation and more. For more information on Hagerty, please visit www.hagerty.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- With the all the increases in power bills recently, many people are wondering what's next for the state of electricity in Hawaii.
If you look on Hawaiian Electric's (HECO) renewable status area of their website, you can see 14 power plants and storage facilities are set to go online in the next two years. While one is a geothermal plant, the rest are solar.
AES and Innergex Renewable Energy are tied for most on that list, four each. AES is ramping up renewables as it prepares to shut down its coal plant Sept. 1.
“In Kauai, our solar plant when it was put in three years ago, paired solar with a battery,” said AES Hawaii Market Business Leader Sandra Larsen.
According to a map from AES, the company has 12 renewable facility sites, with six of those facilities still needing to be built on assorted Hawaiian islands.
“On Maui, that should be coming online beginning of 2023, or late 2022. We'll have our Waikalu project in 2023, and our Oahu projects coming online around that time period as well. In particular West Oahu in the first quarter of 2023,” said Larsen.
Part of the plans include another power plant on Kauai. This one with a twist on hydro-power.
“It's hydro paired with solar and battery,” said Larsen.
They've already got permits for that. There's also work yet to be done on the West Oahu plant to make it functional by early 2023. This includes laying out solar panels, putting in connection lines, and a new substation.
AES's coal plant will be dismantled after its closure Sept. 1.
“We're still talking internally about what could be done at the property site,” said Larsen.
More renewable electricity may also be on the way from AES and other companies. HECO says they've opened up a new period for companies to submit additional energy projects.
“We're still looking at sites across all of the islands to see if we can continue to contribute,” said Sandra Larsen from AES.
HECO says the more renewable energy plants that come on line, the less fuel that will most likely have to be used for electricity. Which may provide the chance for electricity rates to decrease.
Jefferson Tyler joined KITV after a lengthy stint in Reno, Nev. where he covered a variety of subjects. From wildfires to presidential elections, Jefferson takes pride in creating balanced stories that keep viewers’ attentions. | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/14-renewable-energy-power-plants-storage-facilities-set-to-go-online-in-hawaii-over-next/article_6ef8fa1e-2200-11ed-aadc-0f98eaba9150.html | 2022-08-22T20:17:57Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/14-renewable-energy-power-plants-storage-facilities-set-to-go-online-in-hawaii-over-next/article_6ef8fa1e-2200-11ed-aadc-0f98eaba9150.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY FOR SOUTH
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...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
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WAILUA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- The future of the Coco Palms Resort could be decided soon, as the Kauai Planning Commission goes over its annual status report on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Activists are not only going to protest the new 350-room hotel taking its place, they will also file paperwork against the project's permits.
"This is significant to all Hawaiians everywhere. The site is one of the most historical and important sites for political religious practice in Hawaii," said Fern A. Holland, who is part of the I Ola Wailuanui Working Group that's against a new hotel being built at the former Coco Palms Hotel location on Kauai.
The future of the location is up for discussion at the latest Planning Commission set for Tuesday. Besides being in Elvis's iconic movie Blue Hawaii, the location of the hotel has a long and contentious history.
In 2021, it was up for auction after the developer defaulted. Now with a new developer still planning a 350-room hotel there, questions remain on what's to come.
"During the expansion of Coco Palms in the 1970's , there were 34 bodies removed from the marked burial mound that was mapped in that area. So obviously there is significance that Iwi Kapuna are still buried on that property," said Holland.
A source with knowledge of the project who wishes to remain anonymous, says the new developers have a burial plan in place. Those locations will be protected. Construction will involve building floating slabs on top of dirt, not on digging into the ground. As for the two historic fish ponds used in the Movie Blue Hawaii, that's also been planned.
"Elvis was paddled in the wedding scene in those around in those ponds. But they were actually really important fish ponds for the east side of Kauai. Part of the historical significance of that is these 800, estimated, year old fish ponds," said Holland.
The inside source tells us those lagoons are registered as historic. New plans include hand cleaning and preserving those spots.
"We'd like to see this place turned into a culture center and really acknowledge the rich history it has," said Holland.
The same source says the new developer also sees a cultural center on a portion of the property. Plans are to work on that with the community.
"We are dealing with this major landfill issue. We don't want all of that concrete from Coco Palms to end up in our landfill," said Holland.
The inside source tells KITV4 the plan for demolished cement involves turning it into gravel to fill under the parking lot, and to recycle it into future cement mix.
Jefferson Tyler joined KITV after a lengthy stint in Reno, Nev. where he covered a variety of subjects. From wildfires to presidential elections, Jefferson takes pride in creating balanced stories that keep viewers’ attentions. | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/future-of-kauais-historic-coco-palms-resort-could-be-decided-soon/article_728da584-212a-11ed-84aa-8fac0e70a57a.html | 2022-08-22T20:18:03Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/business/future-of-kauais-historic-coco-palms-resort-could-be-decided-soon/article_728da584-212a-11ed-84aa-8fac0e70a57a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY FOR SOUTH
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level surf for south facing shores. The large surf will continue
through the afternoon.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
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On August 22, Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that he will be leaving government work at the end of the year. Fauci is seen here at the White House in January of 2021.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is departing his roles as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and as chief medical officer to President Joe Biden at the end of this year, marking the end of nearly four decades as the nation's top infectious disease expert.
"I am announcing today that I will be stepping down from the positions of Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation, as well as the position of Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden. I will be leaving these positions in December of this year to pursue the next chapter of my career," Fauci said.
Fauci, 81, has served at NIAID for 38 years starting in former President Ronald Reagan's administration, a role in which he helped lead the US response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, as well as West Nile virus, the anthrax attacks, pandemic influenza, various bird influenza threats, Ebola and Zika. He became one of the most public faces of the federal response to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Biden praised Fauci's work in a statement, noting his "unwavering" commitment to the work, as well as his "unparalleled spirit, energy, and scientific integrity."
"Because of Dr. Fauci's many contributions to public health, lives here in the United States and around the world have been saved. As he leaves his position in the U.S. Government, I know the American people and the entire world will continue to benefit from Dr. Fauci's expertise in whatever he does next," Biden said.
Biden added, "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 in his statement that he is "not retiring" and will "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."
Fauci and then-President Donald Trump publicly disagreed on how to approach the pandemic, what the correct message was for the American people and how to balance reopening with preventing further contagion. Through it all, Trump insisted he respected Fauci but disagreed with his approach.
But at their relationship's low point, Trump suggested he was considering firing the doctor. Attacks from Trump's allies led to enhanced security for Fauci.
Fauci told CNN last month that political pressures did not play into his decision to eventually leave his role.
"It has nothing to do with pressures, nothing to do with all of the other nonsense that you hear about, all the barbs, the slings and the arrows. That has no influence on me," he said.
This story has been updated with additional reporting. | https://www.kitv.com/news/coronavirus/fauci-to-leave-federal-government-in-december-after-decades-as-nations-top-infectious-disease-expert/article_6c1d4a33-5525-533b-99ca-bf6c26fa9329.html | 2022-08-22T20:18:16Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/coronavirus/fauci-to-leave-federal-government-in-december-after-decades-as-nations-top-infectious-disease-expert/article_6c1d4a33-5525-533b-99ca-bf6c26fa9329.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY FOR SOUTH
FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS...
.A south swell (190 degrees) will continue to produce advisory
level surf for south facing shores. The large surf will continue
through the afternoon.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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Pfizer and BioNTech seek FDA authorization for an updated Covid-19 booster. Pictured is a Covid-19 vaccination and testing site in Los Angeles on May 5.
Pfizer and BioNTech have submitted their application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of their bivalent Covid-19 vaccine for use in people age 12 and older, the companies said in a statement on Monday.
This updated formulation will combine the original vaccine with one that targets Omicron sublineages BA.4 and BA.5, and would be administered as a 30 microgram dose.
The companies say they are following "guidance from the FDA" and are including clinical data of their bivalent BA.1 vaccine and pre-clinical and manufacturing data from the bivalent BA.4/5 vaccine for the submission.
"FDA will be using the totality of the available evidence to authorize the fall bivalent boosters," FDA spokesperson Abigail Capobianco said in a statement emailed to CNN last week. "There are data on many millions of individuals who have received the prototype component as a booster. As for the BA.4/5 component, a combination of nonclinical data obtained in mice, data from prior variant vaccines (including those to beta, delta, and omicron BA.1), along with our extensive knowledge of the safety and efficacy of the mRNA platforms will be used for this decision-making."
Pre-clinical data demonstrated that the new BA.4/5 bivalent vaccine "generated a strong neutralizing antibody response against Omicron BA.1, BA.2 and BA.4/BA.5 variants, as well as the original wild-type strain," according to the companies. They said a clinical study is expected to start this month.
Previously, the companies announced data from a Phase 2/3 trial that showed their BA.1 bivalent booster resulted in a substantially higher immune response against the Omicron variant and also appeared to be safe and well tolerated.
When could shots be available?
White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said recently the updated boosters should be available to the public early- to mid-September. but it is ultimately up to the FDA as to when the shot will get the greenlight.
The agency will now evaluate Pfizer and BioNTech's data, but hasn't said whether it will convene its vaccine advisers before making a decision on authorization. Such a step could push back when shots can be administered.
Production of the updated shots is already underway. The US government has purchased 105 million bivalent Covid-19 vaccine booster doses from Pfizer, and another 66 million updated shots from Moderna.
Pfizer and BioNTech say have "rapidly scaled production and stand ready to deliver doses of Omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent vaccines for September, and will begin shipping immediately pending authorization."
"The agility of the mRNA platform, together with extensive clinical experience with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, has allowed us to develop, test and manufacture updated, high-quality vaccines that align to circulating strains with unprecedented speed," said Albert Bourla, Pfizer's chairman and chief executive officer, in the statement. | https://www.kitv.com/news/coronavirus/pfizer-and-biontech-seek-fda-authorization-for-updated-covid-19-booster/article_223b4d70-bd81-5eab-bdc3-762faeb46779.html | 2022-08-22T20:18:22Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/coronavirus/pfizer-and-biontech-seek-fda-authorization-for-updated-covid-19-booster/article_223b4d70-bd81-5eab-bdc3-762faeb46779.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY FOR SOUTH
FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS...
.A south swell (190 degrees) will continue to produce advisory
level surf for south facing shores. The large surf will continue
through the afternoon.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Three people including two teenagers are in serious condition after driving off a cliff in the Tantalus Lookout area, late Sunday night.
The crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of Round Top Drive.
When Honolulu Emergency Services (EMS) crews arrived at the scene they found the vehicle, fallen off a cliff side, with three people inside – a 20-year-old man, a 17-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl.
Crews were able to free the people from the car and all three were taken to a local emergency room in serious condition.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
This story will be updated when more information is released. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/1-man-2-teen-girls-seriously-injured-after-car-drives-off-cliff-in-tantalus-lookout/article_949bba66-2252-11ed-89b3-e3f78feec6bf.html | 2022-08-22T20:18:28Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/1-man-2-teen-girls-seriously-injured-after-car-drives-off-cliff-in-tantalus-lookout/article_949bba66-2252-11ed-89b3-e3f78feec6bf.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY FOR SOUTH
FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS...
.A south swell (190 degrees) will continue to produce advisory
level surf for south facing shores. The large surf will continue
through the afternoon.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- A 7-year-old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning off of Queen's Beach in Waikiki over the weekend.
The boy was one of several rescues made by ocean safety lifeguards over the weekend.
According to Honolulu Ocean Safety, the boy was unsupervised when he was pulled out of the ocean. Lifeguards gave the boy oxygen before Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived.
Paramedics took over and rushed the boy to an emergency room.
Authorities did not say where the boy’s parents or guardians were at the time of the accident. The boy has not been identified.
This story will be updated when more information is released. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/boy-7-in-serious-condition-after-near-drowning-at-queens-beach-in-waikiki/article_cf939f56-2254-11ed-9ebe-535877bb83bb.html | 2022-08-22T20:18:34Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/boy-7-in-serious-condition-after-near-drowning-at-queens-beach-in-waikiki/article_cf939f56-2254-11ed-9ebe-535877bb83bb.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST MONDAY FOR SOUTH
FACING SHORES OF ALL ISLANDS...
.A south swell (190 degrees) will continue to produce advisory
level surf for south facing shores. The large surf will continue
through the afternoon.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Surf of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM HST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Moderate. Expect strong breaking waves, shore break,
and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming
difficult and dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by
ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) - The City and County of Honolulu now owns the area between Leahi Avenue and Noela Street, effective Monday, Aug. 22.
Some residents said it has been a long road to victory and they're ready for both convenient and safer roads.
"We're very grateful to mayor Blangiardi and his administration for making an exception to a long-time city policy of not accepting private roads that weren't already built to code," said Mary Jones, advocate for safer roads.
Jones and her non-profit “Safe Leahi” bought the area in 2020 and added renovations that many residents didn't agree with like "no parking signs”, reduced the speed limit, and created paid parking spots to raise funds for sidewalks.
She said too many families and children were walking to school on the street.
"There’s more people, more cars and no parking and what they want is more parking but at what cost? It’s not safe to walk on the street and have no sidewalks," said Christine Brown, Diamond Head resident.
However, those changes did create controversy in the neighborhood. Jones said several neighbors were upset because it limited parking and interrupted traffic flow which also sparked protests.
"There were a lot of standoffs and it wasn't us, it was just people going down the streets playing chicken with each other to see who could get around the cars the fastest. We had to call the police very often. Their safety rules created a lot of harm and potential danger more than it created safety," said Linda Wong, Diamond Head board member.
Now that the City and County of Honolulu has taken over, residents expect to see safety measures as well as traffic calming methods.
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HONOLULU (AP) — For more than 50 years, telescopes and the needs of astronomers have dominated the summit of Mauna Kea, a mountain sacred to Native Hawaiians that’s also one of the finest places in the world to study the night sky.
That’s now changing with a new state law saying Mauna Kea must be protected for future generations and that science must be balanced with culture and the environment. Native Hawaiian cultural experts will have voting seats on a new governing body, instead of merely advising the summit’s managers as they do now.
The shift comes after thousands of protesters camped on the mountain three years ago to block the construction of a state-of-the-art observatory, jolting policymakers and astronomers into realizing the status quo had to change.
There’s a lot at stake: Native Hawaiian advocates want to protect a site of great spiritual importance. Astronomers hope they’ll be able to renew leases for state land underneath their observatories, due to expire in 11 years, and continue making revolutionary scientific discoveries for decades to come. Business and political leaders are eager for astronomy to support well-paying jobs in a state that has long struggled to diversify its tourism-dependent economy.
To top if off, the new authority may offer a first-in-the-world test case for whether astronomers can find a way to respectfully and responsibly study the universe from Indigenous and culturally significant lands.
“We’ve been here for centuries. We are not gone; we are still here. And we have knowledge that would produce a feasible management solution that would be more inclusive,” said Shane Palacat-Nelson, a Native Hawaiian who helped draft a report that laid the foundation for the new law.
At issue is the summit of Mauna Kea, which sits 13,803 feet (4,207 meters) above sea level. In 1968, the state gave the University of Hawaii a 65-year lease for land that the school subleases to leading global research institutions in exchange for a share of observation time.
Astronomers like Mauna Kea’s summit because its clear skies, dry air and limited light pollution make it the best place to study space from the Northern Hemisphere. Its dozen huge telescopes have played key roles in advancing humanity’s understanding of the universe, including making some of the first images of planets outside our solar system. Astronomer Andrea Ghez used one to prove the existence of a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy, for which she shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in physics.
But the telescopes have also changed the summit landscape and have increasingly upset Native Hawaiians who view the place as sacred. The 2019 protests by people calling themselves “kia’i,” or protectors of the mountain, were aimed at stopping the construction of the biggest and most advanced observatory yet: the $2.65 billion Thirty Meter Telescope, or TMT, backed by the University of California and other institutions.
Law enforcement arrested 38 elders, mostly Native Hawaiians, which only attracted more protesters. Police withdrew months later after TMT said it wouldn’t move forward with construction right away. Protesters stayed put but closed camp in March 2020 amid concerns about COVID-19.
The episode pushed lawmakers to seek a new approach.
The result is the new governing body, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, which will have a board of 11 voting members. The governor will appoint eight. Gov. David Ige hasn’t set a date for announcing his nominees, who will go before the state Senate for confirmation. He said more than 30 have applied.
Palacat-Nelsen said traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge could help the authority determine how large a footprint manmade structures like telescopes should have at the summit.
“Do we take heavy steps? Do we take light steps? When do we take steps? What seasons do we take steps?” Palacat-Nelsen said. “All that type of knowledge is embedded in the majority of our stories, our traditional stories that were handed down.”
The board will have this expertise because one member of the authority must be a recognized practitioner of Native Hawaiian culture and another a direct descendant of a Native Hawaiian practitioner of Mauna Kea traditions.
Central to the Native Hawaiian view of Mauna Kea is the idea that the summit is where gods dwell and humans aren’t allowed to live. A centuries-old chant says the mountain is the oldest child of Wakea and Papawalinu’u, the male and female sources of all life. To this day, the mountain draws clouds and rainfall that feeds forests and fresh water to communities on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Lawmakers drafted the law after a working group of Native Hawaiian cultural experts, protesters, observatory workers and state officials met to discuss Mauna Kea. Their report, which dedicated a large chunk to the historical and cultural significance of the mountain, formed the foundation of the new law.
Several kia’i who served on that working group support the authority. The House speaker has nominated one kia’i leader for the board.
But some longtime telescope opponents are critical, creating questions about how broad the authority’s community support will be.
Kealoha Pisciotta, who has been part of legal challenges against TMT and other observatory proposals since 1998, said Native Hawaiians should at minimum have an equal standing on the board.
“You don’t have a real say. It’s designed to create an illusion of having consent and representation in a situation where we really don’t,” said Pisciotta, a spokesperson for the groups Mauna Kea Hui and Mauna Kea Aina Hou.
Lawmakers said the pressure to address Hawaii’s telescope standoff isn’t just coming from within the state but also from the U.S. astronomy community.
State Rep. David Tarnas pointed to a report by a committee of astronomers from across the country declaring there’s a need to develop a new model of collaborative decision-making together with Indigenous and local communities.
“This is not just the Big Island issue, it’s not just a state issue, but I believe it’s a global issue,” said state Sen. Donna Mercado Kim. “I believe that the world is watching to see how we deal with this.”
The TMT matter, meanwhile, remains unresolved: Its backers still want to build on Mauna Kea, though they have selected a site in Spain’s Canary Islands as a backup.
The head of the University of Hawaii’s astronomy program said the authority could help his own institution if it “stabilizes the whole situation” for Mauna Kea astronomy.
But Doug Simons said he’s worried the authority might not get up and running in time to renew the summit master lease and subleases.
The master lease requires that all existing telescopes be decommissioned and their sites restored to their original state by 2033 if the state doesn’t authorize an extension.
Simons said it will take at least five or six years to dismantle the telescopes and associated infrastructure. That means new lease arrangements must be ready by 2027 or the observatories will have to begin winding down.
“There’s no obvious way around this,” Simons said. He said he’s pressing for the authority to be established as soon as possible to maximize time for negotiations and inevitable legal challenges.
Rich Matsuda, who works for W.M. Keck Observatory and served on the working group, urged the eventual board members to avoid being “stakeholders with narrow interests just trying to ensure that they get their piece of the pie.”
Tensions over telescope construction, he said, caused people to lock down and avoid discussing difficult issues surrounding Mauna Kea. The new law’s prioritization of the mountain’s well being may alter that, he said.
“My hope is that this gives us a chance, if we do it right, to change that dynamic,” Matsuda said. | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/hawaii-seeks-end-to-strife-over-astronomy-on-sacred-mountain/article_883826dc-223f-11ed-ae18-63200db63c92.html | 2022-08-22T20:18:46Z | kitv.com | control | https://www.kitv.com/news/local/hawaii-seeks-end-to-strife-over-astronomy-on-sacred-mountain/article_883826dc-223f-11ed-ae18-63200db63c92.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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A group of Hawaiian Airlines workers who were either let go or put on leave are hoping the changes in CDC guidance will point the way to a return to work.
HONOLULU (KITV4) -- Hawaiian Airlines workers who were either terminated or put on leave because of COVID-19 vaccination status held signs declaring the total years and work hours collectively put in for the company.
The group also welcomed news of a recent settlement between an Illinois health care provider and unvaccinated health workers who sought religious exemptions.
"The settlement with the hospital, and also the updating of the CDC guidance, people are hopeful," flight attendant Leilani Soon said. "They see this as a great opportunity to be returned, if Hawaiian would open their hearts to do so, to bring people back."
In a partial statement, a Hawaiian Airlines Spokesperson told KITV, "We acknowledge that the conditions of the pandemic and CDC guidance are evolving and continue to review our vaccination policy in consultation with our medical advisors."
Hawaiian Airlines is the only US carrier which has upheld a vaccination mandate. Unvaccinated United Airlines workers returned to the job last spring.
Earlier this week, the company affirmed all U.S.-based teammates are currently required to be vaccinated or "receive reasonable accommodations."
Those "reasonable accommodations" are what flight attendant Dwayne Tuzon hoped he'd be granted before he was terminated. Tuzon had been with Hawaiian Air since he was 18 years old, and says only about a half dozen religious exemptions were granted.
"They offered us a one-year leave of absence without pay. And at the end of that one-year leave of absence, I would have to come back vaccinated. I applied for a religious accommodation. They said I had a strong-held religious belief but they were unable to accommodate me," Tuzon told KITV4.
One pilot described his religious objection to the mRNA vaccines as they were announced as "experimental." At the time in early 2021, the mRNA vaccines also claimed to be 94% effective in preventing COVID.
"But also the development factors. The vaccines were developed using fetal cell lines, which is in opposition to our religious beliefs," Alvin Reinauer said.
"The CDC did change their stance on not treating vaccinated and unvaccinated in different methods, in accordance with that I have asked the executives and supervisors at Hawaiian airlines what their plan is to bring us back to work -and I have received no response," Reinauer added.
The continued hope for those seeking a return is that this story continues to develop and change.
Hawaiian Airlines is still currently hiring. The airline issued the following statement to KITV4:
"About 270 of our colleagues took an unpaid leave of absence or separated from the company due to the vaccination requirement. We recognize the importance of these decisions and respect the choices that our employees made. Our priority has always been – and will continue to be – keeping our teammates, guests and communities safe.
Since the beginning of the year, we have hired about 1,200 team members, bringing the total number of employees to more than 7,000.
We acknowledge that the conditions of the pandemic and CDC guidance are evolving and continue to review our vaccination policy in consultation with our medical advisors."
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Apart from the PMIs there is nothing else scheduled relevant for major FX.
Flash PMIs will be eyed as updates on economic conditions. Global demand seems a little soft while inflation does not. Even Japan is seeing a little CPI growth.
- This snapshot from the ForexLive economic data calendar, access it here.
The times in the left-most column are GMT.
The numbers in the right-most column are the 'prior' (previous month/quarter as the case may be) result. The number in the column next to that, where is a number, is the consensus median expected. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/economic-calendar-in-asia-for-23-august-2022-flash-pmis-for-august-from-australia-japan-20220822/ | 2022-08-22T20:20:19Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/economic-calendar-in-asia-for-23-august-2022-flash-pmis-for-august-from-australia-japan-20220822/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Fans of “The Great British Baking Show” who have been waiting patiently for the return of our own country’s version of the popular show finally got the sweet news they’ve been craving. The Roku Channel recently confirmed production of “The Great American Baking Show” is underway and announced the two hosts of the new program.
“Scrumptious news!” an Aug. 17 tweet from The Roku Channel exclaimed. “Ellie Kemper and @zachcherrygmail are set to co-host The Great American Baking Show with @BritishBakeOff judges @PaulHollywood and @PrueLeith.”
Scrumptious news! Ellie Kemper and @zachcherrygmail are set to co-host The Great American Baking Show with @BritishBakeOff judges @PaulHollywood and @PrueLeith pic.twitter.com/ps1P23ZyDV
— The Roku Channel (@TheRokuChannel) August 17, 2022
Viewers may recognize Kemper from her roles in “The Office” and the Netflix series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” Kemper’s co-host, Zach Cherry, is a comedian/actor who has the lead role on Apple TV’s “Severance” and has also been seen on HBO’s “Succession.”
Kemper and Cherry will bring viewers inside the iconic baking tent and chat with the contestants who will be creating the incredible pastries, cakes and other sweet treats in the hopes of being named America’s Best Amateur Baker.
“We could not ask for a more perfect duo than Ellie and Zach to co-host The Great American Baking Show,” Brian Tannenbaum, head of alternative originals at Roku, said in a statement to People. “Our adaptation of the iconic series will continue to dish out the enduring warmth and humor that fans of the Baking Show universe love, with a twist that we know Ellie and Zach will deliver.”
Of course, the American bakers’ skills will need to rise to the high expectations of perennial “The Great British Bake Off” (which airs as “The Great British Baking Show” in America) judges Hollywood and Leith. Fans of the original show know that the ultimate compliment a baker can receive is a “Hollywood Handshake” following a judging session.
Hollywood told BBC Radio 5 Live that he is amazed at how much weight and popularity a simple handshake has taken on over the years.
“How’s it’s got to the point now where even Hollywood A-listers are looking for it,” the baker/judge said during the interview. He recounted a story about actor Blake Lively posting a cake on Instagram and tagging Hollywood. Listen to the full story included in the Aug. 9 tweet below.
'Now this has got out of hand.'
Professional baker @PaulHollywood tells @TherealNihal which big names have been begging for a 'Hollywood handshake'…
Listen on @BBCSounds
— BBC Radio 5 Live (@bbc5live) August 9, 2022
A previous version of “The Great American Baking Show” ran on ABC intermittently from 2015 to 2019 but went on hiatus when COVID-19 shut down production.
The current season in production (Season 5) is currently filming in the United Kingdom. The season will have six 60-minute episodes and is set to premiere sometime in 2023, according to Variety.
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We always start every year with the best intentions, but then things get in the way. You wind up feeling overscheduled as you chauffeur the kids from one activity to the next or feel overwhelmed at work and stop at that reliable takeout joint for lunch. Whatever the hurdle, life often leaves us little time — or energy — to create healthy, homemade meals.
One of the best tricks to have up your sleeve is to not only have a kitchen stocked with healthy food options but to have the tools accessible to get healthy meals done quickly and easily. Because if you can whip up boiled eggs to keep stocked in the fridge or have sliced veggies on hand for a quick pick-me-up, the simplicity is going to make life less stressful — and your doctor happier.
That’s why we’ve rounded up six of our favorite time-saving tools that can help you achieve your healthy food goals with less effort.
Dash Rapid Egg Cooker ($20.31)
With the capacity to hold six eggs for poaching, scrambling, or hard- or soft-boiling, this handy device lets you create a healthy breakfast or lunch in minutes while doing almost all the work for you. This countertop tool lets you make eggs just the way you want them while saving time and water. Hard and soft-boiled eggs come out of their shells easily.
With more than 83,000 five-star ratings, it’s no wonder why this is Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller among all egg cookers. The Dash Rapid Egg Cooker would be great to take along on RV trips or could make a nice gift for a college student living in a dorm. It’s available for $20.31 on Amazon.
Brieftons 10-Blade Vegetable Spiralizer ($32)
Increase your vegetable intake without added prep. Swap pasta for spiralized noodles or make vegetable noodle salad with a few quick turns of the handle. The $31.99 Brieftons 10-Blade Vegetable Spiralizer comes equipped with 10 Japanese stainless steel blades and a caddy for safekeeping. It’ll stay in place during use thanks to its suction-cupped pads. Use it for vegetable crinkle chips, lasagne, curly fries, spaghetti and more. If you have a little one that likes helping in the kitchen, the brand says the handle is even easy enough for kids to turn.
Amazon reviewer Lori found it easy to handle all the blades and said, “Making spiralized zucchini was so much easier than slicing with my mandolin and then cutting narrow strips!”
Yonanas 902 Classic Vegan Nondairy Frozen Fruit Soft-Serve Maker ($48.75)
Feed your sweet tooth in the most healthy and delicious way with this hand-operated soft-serve machine that uses frozen bananas as the key ingredient. No sugar, dairy or preservatives are needed for making your own scoopable frozen treats. It comes with a recipe book that includes 36 types of homemade desserts you can make including pies, parfaits and sorbets.
All removable parts are approved for the top rack of the dishwasher. The Yonanas Soft-Serve Maker is available for just under $50.
5-Pack Glass Meal-Prep Containers, 3 Compartments with Lids ($40)
This five-pack of 36-ounce glass meal-prep containers, for $39.99, will set your week off right. Simply fill each food-grade safe and BPA-free container with healthy snacks like sliced or bite-sized veggies to transform your fridge into a grab-and-go station. Each one has three separate compartments, an airtight smart-locking lid and holds 4 1/2 cups of food for complete portion control.
These containers come highly rated from Amazon buyers with more than 5,700 global ratings and an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler ($100)
The stainless Cuisinart GR-4NP1 Griddler offers the opportunity to cook five different ways with one handy countertop device. Use it as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle or half grill/half griddle. Cook up a nutritious breakfast in a snap by making eggs and hash browns and then make a vegetable panini for lunch. For dinner, you could grill chicken or kabobs or use the griddle to make fajitas. Amazon reviewers have found it easy to use and clean.
User JJ K. said he “learned to love the kitchen and cooking with this awesome gadget.” While another person called it “the best easy-to-clean nonsmoking grill.” Find it for $99.95.
Luxear Fresh Produce Vegetable Fruit Storage Containers ($40)
It’s frustrating when you stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables from the grocery store only to have them go bad in the fridge before you’ve gotten to use them. Keep produce, meat and fish fresh for longer with this BPA-free vented compartment set for $40. Designed to help prevent spoilage, this three-piece set allows you to prolong food, store, and transport for picnics and holidays. With more than 4,000 global ratings with an overall score of 4.6 stars out of 5, this fruit storage set comes highly rated by Amazon users.
Reviewer Nicole said, “I’ve noticed the produce I put in these lasts longer (berries, grapes, leaf lettuce). I keep them up n the shelf in my fridge which helps me to see my produce and not forget about it. That’s why I liked the clear design.”
What kitchen gadgets have made your life easier? We’d love to know!
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Earlier this month, Iberia Parish Sheriff's deputies found a body in the parking lot of a South Lewis Street business.
Today, they have booked a Lakeland woman in connection with the death; the investigation is continuing.
Crystal Laiche, 22, was booked with failure to seek assistance. She turned herself in to deputies this morning.
The body was identified as Jacob Adams, 24, of Livingston. | https://www.katc.com/news/iberia-parish/lakeland-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-mans-death | 2022-08-22T20:21:08Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/iberia-parish/lakeland-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-mans-death | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Due to the possibility of heavy rainfall this week, sandbags are available at several locations in Lafayette Parish.
All locations are self-bagging, and residents must bring their own manpower and shovels.
LAFAYETTE CITY AND PARISH SANDBAG LOCATIONS
Residents who need assistance filling and loading sandbags at either of the following two locations should call the Lafayette Consolidated Government Public Works Dispatch line at 337-291-8517.
- North District site at 400 Dugas Road (located off North University Avenue)
- Picard Park, 130 Park Lane
Bags Per Household
- Please limit sandbags to four bags per exterior door
- Maximum of 20 sandbags per household
MUNICIPALITY SANDBAG LOCATIONS
Broussard
- City Hall, 310 E. Main Street (behind City Hall)
- Deer Meadow Subdivision (corner of Deer Meadow Boulevard and Myette Point Street)
- Broadview Drive (next to Broussard Community Center)
Carencro
- Community Center, 5115 N. University Avenue (behind the Community Center)
Duson
- Duson Park at South A Street - Currently closed but will open when needed
Scott
- Public Works Department, 116 Lions Club Road (Scott residents should first call City Hall to find out if the site is open)
Youngsville
- 333 S Larriviere Road - Currently closed but will open when needed | https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/lafayette-parish-issues-information-on-sand-bags | 2022-08-22T20:21:14Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/lafayette-parish-issues-information-on-sand-bags | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Shortly before noon on the first day of classes, UL students and faculty got a notice that they might have issues trying to access the online systems that most of them use.
ULink, Moodle, Banner and other applications were inaccessible due to login issues, the notice says.
We reached out to UL, and a spokesman tells us that the issue is system-wide.
The Office of Information Technology is working with the involved service provider to resolve the problem, he said.
The issues should be cleared up soon, he said. | https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/ul-systems-down-due-to-login-issues | 2022-08-22T20:21:26Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/ul-systems-down-due-to-login-issues | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
UPDATE: Lafayette Police say they are investigating a Saturday shooting that left one man wounded at the mall, but they aren't getting very far.
Police say that witnesses to the shooting, which happened at a barber shop there Saturday afternoon, are not cooperating.
The mall was closed Saturday while police investigated. The victim was transported to a local hospital in a private vehicle; where he was listed in stable condition.
Anyone who knows anything about what happened is asked to call Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 337-232-TIPS. | https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/update-police-say-witnesses-to-mall-shooting-are-not-cooperating | 2022-08-22T20:21:32Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/lafayette-parish/update-police-say-witnesses-to-mall-shooting-are-not-cooperating | 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.katc.com/news/national/american-airlines-honors-historic-achievement-with-all-black-female-crew | 2022-08-22T20:21:38Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/american-airlines-honors-historic-achievement-with-all-black-female-crew | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Georgia jury sided against Ford in a wrongful death case and awarded $1.7 billion to the children of a couple killed in a pickup truck crash in 2014.
The Associated Press reported that in April 2014, Melvin and Voncile Hill were killed when they were involved in a rollover crash in their 2002 Ford F-250.
The roof collapsed after the rollover, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
The couple's children, Kim and Adam Hill, filed the lawsuit against the automaker for what their attorneys called dangerously weak roofs, the news outlets reported.
During the trial, the Associated Press reported that the Hills' lawyers presented evidence of nearly 80 similar rollover wrecks that involved someone was injured or killed after the truck roofs collapsed.
A spokesperson for the automaker told The Associated Press they plan to appeal the verdict.
“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,” the automaker said in a statement Sunday to The Associated Press.
The verdict is believed to be the biggest in state history, the newspaper reported. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/georgia-jury-awards-1-7-billion-in-ford-pickup-truck-crash-case | 2022-08-22T20:22:03Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/georgia-jury-awards-1-7-billion-in-ford-pickup-truck-crash-case | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – With Checkertail families in mind, the 325th Force Support Squadron utilizes resources in the local community to increase quality of life through unique classes and workshops.
In co-operation with the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, 325th FSS will now be holding women’s self-defense classes on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
“This class is for the women of Tyndall to learn [lifesaving] skills to defend themselves should the need ever arise,” said Rebecca Gestrich, 325th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant. “Last year we did a couple courses at BCSO. This is the first time we’re bringing this course on the installation.”
With the resources and support from the local community, Tyndall has offered unique workshops to more Airmen and their families.
“This program has been in existence for about five years,” said Deputy Sheriff Mario Lupica, BCSO community services division. “It’s gone through a couple different versions and this is the most up-to-date.”
In a two-hour course, participants can learn proper techniques to properly defend one’s self from an attacker. Here they learn what a real-world scenario might look like, drills to practice, as well as resources available to them. At the end of the workshop, participants are put through a one-minute drill to utilize the skills they learned in a realistic scenario.
“It’s all about mindset,” said Lupica. “When we do the minute drill, and it pushes them. It gives them a little bit of stress and a little bit of a reality check. I’ve seen people that were very timid and meek at the first part [of class], and once they get rolling they come out of their shell.”
This workshop not only teaches individuals situational awareness but it also provides an opportunity for family bonding. Allowing mothers and their daughters to take the course together not only strengthens their self-defense skills but also makes the first stepping stone to safety a more comfortable transition.
“Anything that is going to make us feel safer and feel more confident, I think is beneficial to Tyndall families,” said Gestrich. “It’s really focusing on being cognizant of our surroundings. Let’s be smart and let’s trust our instincts.”
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Argentinian eCommerce and fintech player, MercadoLibre (MELI), has established itself as a juggernaut in the Latin American region. It wrapped up another blockbuster quarter, marked by accelerating growth for its fintech arm. Moreover, growth in its eCommerce business remains elevated as well, a testament to its incredible execution. Additionally, its stock trades at around 5.1 times forward sales, which is more than 60% lower than its 5-year average. Therefore, we are bullish on MELI stock.
MercadoLibre is an eCommerce giant that specializes in the Latin American region and is often touted as ‘the Amazon of Latin America.’ Like Amazon, it started off as an eCommerce pure-play but has now moved into different areas to create a holistic digital ecosystem. MercadoLibre has operations in close to 18 countries in the Latin American region.
Furthermore, its fintech solution, MercadoPago, has quickly become the fastest-growing segment of the business. It started off as a payment facilitator for the company’s eCommerce wing but has now significantly evolved from its relatively limited role.
The elevator pitch for MercadoLibre is that the market opportunity for the business is enormous. It has built a powerful and trusted brand, which offers multiple growth avenues for its business segments. It is poised to grow across multiple industries for years to come, making it a safe long-term wager.
MercadoLibre Had a Tremendous Second Quarter Showing
MercadoLibre wrapped up another quarter with monumental results. Its revenues surged to $2.6 billion, while analysts expected it to post $2.51 billion. The sales figure represents a massive 57% growth on an FX-neutral basis. Moreover, its whopping gross merchandise volume of $8.6 billion grew over 26% on an FXN basis (foreign exchange-neutral) from the prior-year period.
Despite the challenges in its retail environment, all three firm segments produced remarkable results. Mexico’s results show signs of acceleration after a challenging first quarter. With over 41 million unique buyers in the second quarter, it’s clear that engagement levels have held firm despite macroeconomic troubles.
MELI’s letter to shareholders reads, “Our ecosystem is powerful, even during challenging times, delivering improvements across our different geographies and business units.”
Additionally, MercadoLibre’s adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.43, significantly ahead of estimates of $1.96. Moreover, operating margins grew to 9.6% in the second quarter, posting a record $250 million in operating income. Analysts expect EPS for the third quarter to be 25% higher than last year.
Fintech Leads the Way for MELI Stock
Perhaps the most heartening thing from MercadoLibre’s second quarter results was its robust fintech results. Revenues from the segment exceeded the $1 billion mark for the first time in a quarter, accounting for roughly 46% of company revenues.
With the challenging economic situation, it was obvious that eCommerce sales were going to take a substantial hit. However, its incredible fintech performance has more than made up for the loss in sales from the eCommerce segment. Unique fintech users grew a healthy 26% from the prior-year period, driven by greater engagement in QR and digital account transactions in virtually every geography.
Total payment volumes (TPV) shot up to $30.2 billion, an 84% expansion on an FXN basis. Close to $1.3 billion in transactions took place during the quarter, growing by a massive 73%. Where the company is currently excelling, which could become a major growth catalyst for the foreseeable future, is its off-platform payments.
As stated earlier, MercadoPago is more than just a digital payments platform for its eCommerce arm. Off-platform payments constitute a superb 70% of total TPV, growing faster than on-platform payments.
MELI continues to manage its risk exposure to credit effectively, perhaps the biggest factor of its success. Its credit portfolio has been growing at an impressive pace, and with only 55% of Latin Americans having a bank account, the opportunity for further expansion is unbelievable.
What is the Target Price for MELI Stock?
Turning to Wall Street, MELI stock maintains a Strong Buy consensus rating. Out of 11 total analyst ratings, 10 Buys, one Holds, and zero Sells were assigned over the past three months. The average MELI price target is $1,255.91, implying 42.6% upside potential. Analyst price targets range from a low of $990 per share to a high of $1,690 per share.
Final Word – MELI Stock will Continue Growing Fast
MercadoLibre has been one of the fastest-growing tech businesses over the past several years. Its revenue has grown by double-digits over the past five years, while forward EPS estimates continue to grow with every passing quarter. With the market pull-back, it’s attractively valued as a leader in its primary markets. As it builds strong economic moats through its network, technology, and logistics, it will continue to grow at an above-average pace.
Naturally, the expansion of off-platform fintech has been the most impressive part of its recent results. The firm’s second-quarter results have reaffirmed the belief that MercadoPago is a superstar in the company’s business portfolio. It will continue to grow rapidly as MELI expands its digital presence across key markets. Moreover, with the stock trading at multi-year lows, it’s an ideal time to consider MELI stock. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/meli-stock-offers-robust-growth-at-a-relatively-cheap-valuation | 2022-08-22T20:22:25Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/meli-stock-offers-robust-growth-at-a-relatively-cheap-valuation | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Pharma giant Pfizer (PFE) has been on quite a roll over the past couple of years. The release of its coronavirus vaccine, Comirnaty, and its antiviral Paxlovid has been a game changer, helping it rake in billions in revenue. Many had thought its two cash cows would have stopped pumping money by now, but the opposite has ensued. Moreover, with its investments to reduce dependence on its two growth drivers, we believe there is a massive growth runway ahead for PFE stock. Hence, we are bullish on PFE stock.
Pfizer had been struggling to grow its sales before the pandemic. Its sales dropped from $54.7 billion to $40.9 billion between 2012 and 2020. However, once its Covid 19 vaccine was approved for mass distribution, its sales went to the moon. It grew sales by a colossal 39.4% in 2021 to $81.3 billion. Moreover, net income increased by similar margins.
Furthermore, given its rock-solid second-quarter results, it seems that top and bottom-line expansion won’t stop anytime soon. It has time to continue milking its two cash cows to generate strong numbers. On top of that, it has ramped up its merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity to create new growth drivers for the future.
PFE Stock Had a Remarkable Second Quarter
Pfizer posted $27.7 billion in sales during its second quarter, representing a 47% jump from the prior year. Naturally, Paxlovid and Comirnaty were the stars of the show. Paxlovid’s sales have risen nearly five-fold since the first quarter of this year. The company believes Paxlovid will likely generate even greater sales during the year’s second half. Additionally, Pfizer’s adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.04, a 92% improvement from the prior-year period.
Moreover, sales of the company’s blood thinner, Eliquis, shot up 23% from the prior-year period to over $1.7 billion. Furthermore, Prevnar, which is its pneumococcal vaccine, posted $1.4 billion in sales, up 18%. Its kidney cancer and heart disease drugs have also registered double-digit growth from the same period last year.
For Fiscal Year 2022, Pfizer expects its sales to fall between $98 billion to $102 billion with adjusted EPS of $6.25 to $6.45, up a tremendous 50% on a year-over-year basis.
Pfizer Stock is Looking to Diversify Its Income Stream
Perhaps the major concern for long-term investors of Pfizer is its future. A lot has been made of how the business could survive once its two primary growth drivers phase out in popularity. The firm’s management seems to be more proactive in its attempt to create more income streams by boosting its M&A activity.
The company’s free cash flow in 2021 came in at a tremendous $29.9 billion compared to $10.5 billion in 2019. Hence, it’s clear that the company has enough money to fund its shopping spree. It started off its spree with an early-stage biotech, Trillium Therapeutics, which develops drugs to fight hematological cancers.
Moreover, it also bought Arena Pharmaceuticals, which is developing a drug that has shown potency against ulcerative colitis. Also, it added a migraine therapy specialist called Biohaven to its portfolio for $11.6 billion.
What is the Target Price for PFE Stock?
Turning to Wall Street, PFE stock maintains a Moderate Buy consensus rating. Out of 12 total analyst ratings, four Buys, eight Holds, and zero Sells were assigned over the past three months. The average Pfizer price target is $61.75, implying 25.6% upside potential. Analyst price targets range from a low of $49 per share to a high of $105 per share.
Takeaway – PFE Stock is Too Cheap to Ignore
Pfizer has been an incredible investment over the past couple of years on the back of stellar top-line expansion. Comirnaty and Paxlovid have generated massive sales for the company and continue contributing immensely to total revenues. Additionally, PFE stock trades at just 2.7 times forward sales, compared to a five-year average of 3.86 times forward sales. Hence, I side with my colleague Joey Frenette to say that PFE stock is just too cheap to ignore.
Moreover, its management has a sense of urgency in creating more growth avenues for the business. Its M&A activity has increased at a healthy pace over the past few quarters, and we don’t expect that pace to drop anytime soon. It should be able to piggy-bank over the success of its two growth drivers and usher in the next era of growth.
Naturally, it won’t be an easy task, but the great thing is that its management feels the need to act proactively, which pays a lot of dividends down the road.
Furthermore, the company remains committed to rewarding its shareholders. Pfizer offers a dividend yield of 3.27% with a forward annual payout of $1.60 per share. Moreover, its payout ratio is at 26%, which means that it has room to increase dividends. Thus, if we combine this with its beaten-down valuation, it makes for a solid bet at this point. There may be some near-term weakness, but we feel strongly about PFE stock over the long run. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/pfe-stocks-long-term-case-remains-firmly-intact | 2022-08-22T20:22:26Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/pfe-stocks-long-term-case-remains-firmly-intact | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
In this piece, we used TipRanks’ Comparison Tool to look at three different payment plays that Wall Street hasn’t yet turned its back on. With Buy ratings and positive year-ahead upside, shares of Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal seem like compelling pick-ups for investors who believe in the resilience of the consumer.
Payments stocks have taken a massive hit to the chin in recent quarters. With a recession likely to happen in early 2023, there’s fear that consumers may continue to tighten their purse strings. Indeed, those built-up cash cushions from pandemic lockdowns will eventually be exhausted. Though it’s difficult to tell when consumers will begin to really cut discretionary spending, many payment stock investors seem unwilling to stick it out through the vicious volatility.
From fintech-flavored payment plays to traditional credit card companies, it’s been tough to make any money in the space of late. As more recession is baked into share prices, I’d be more inclined to take a contrarian position, even before a recession becomes official. The next recession is unlikely to be like those in the past. Consumer spending may not fade as quickly as markets expect, and that’s where the real upside from payments plays comes from.
Visa (V)
Visa and the credit card giants have held their own far better than the many fallen fintech startups amid rising interest rates. Though Visa stock hasn’t gone anywhere since the market peaked in early 2020, the firm has been steadily beating analyst expectations.
Following yet another earnings beat in its third quarter, it’s clear that Visa was more resilient in the face of macro storm clouds than most thought. Visa’s revenue surged 19% year-over-year, while margins crept higher by 60 basis points.
As a market leader, the bears would argue Visa’s dominant share is for it to lose. However, given how much pressure fintech startups have been under in recent months, I think the heavyweights like Visa will gain the upper hand.
Profits matter when rates rise, and though unprofitable fintech startups posed some risk to the payment darlings like Visa, I think it’s becoming clear that the disruptive impact of said startups was vastly overblown.
At the end of the day, Visa is an innovative company, too. The only difference is it has powerful network effects on its side and actual profits to show.
The only knock against Visa is the valuation. The stock trades at 16.3 times sales, which is pricier than some of its higher-growth, unprofitable counterparts in fintech. Though Visa deserves a premium for its moat, I’m not so sure the current multiple leaves much in the way of a margin of safety.
In any case, Wall Street loves Visa stock. They think Visa deserves its multiple and assigned 19 Buys and three Holds to it. Visa Stock’s price target is $255.55, which equates to more than 20% gains.
Mastercard (MA)
Speaking of credit card companies with tech prowess, Mastercard is a beast in its own right. At 16.9 times sales, Mastercard is more expensive than Visa, but only slightly. For the slight premium, investors gain a lot more in the way of innovation.
The firm sees itself making big moves in cybersecurity and even cryptocurrencies. Sure, the crypto and blockchain boom may be coming to an end, but Mastercard is still exploring the technology. With so much profit to show, the risks of having nothing to show for crypto projects are far lower than they are for some of the crypto pure-plays out there.
Like Visa, Mastercard is on an earnings-winning streak. The latest second quarter came in far better than expected, with Mastercard posting $2.56 in per-share earnings, much higher than the $2.36 estimate. Revenue grew 21% year-over-year, or 27% when neglecting the effect of the strong dollar. That’s still remarkable growth in the face of subtle economic pressures.
I think the winning streak will continue, even in the face of macro headwinds. While a recession is bad news for digital payments, I see Mastercard scraping some market share away from fallen fintechs that may need to curb their growth pace.
Wall Street is still a big fan of Mastercard stock, with 19 Buys, one Hold, and one Sell assigned in the past three months. The average MA stock price target is $412.25, which has slightly lower upside potential than Visa, calling for an 18.4% gain over the next year.
PayPal (PYPL)
Finally, we have PayPal, the hardest-hit of the payments plays on this list. The stock peaked back in July 2021 and was a canary in the coal mine for the tech sector. It came as a shock to many to see the blue-chip fintech play shedding 75% of its value. Though shares have found their footing again, it’s doubtful that PayPal will surge past $300 per share anytime over the near future.
The stock was way overvalued, and it took higher interest rates for the market to drag the name back down. Despite intriguing innovations, PayPal looks no more innovative than a credit card company. The firm may have a toe in the BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) and crypto waters, like Visa and Mastercard. However, it’s becoming clear that BNPL and crypto aren’t nearly as exciting as they once were.
After a vicious pummelling, PYPL stock trades at 55.3 times trailing earnings. At 4.4 times sales, the fintech may actually be a tad cheaper than the credit card firms.
Though PayPal’s ecosystem, which includes Venmo, is worth a premium, I think the network effects of the credit card firms warrant a greater multiple.
Looking ahead, PayPal is doubling down on digital payments, with a focus on e-commerce. The prior acquisition of Honey could help improve upon its ecosystem and help differentiate itself from other payment pure-plays. With plenty of dry powder on the balance sheet, I think PayPal needs to make a big acquisition if it’s to regain its former double-digit price-to-sales (P/S) multiple again.
Despite greater uncertainties, Wall Street still thinks PayPal is a great value, with 23 Buys, eight Holds, and zero Sells. The consensus PYPL price target also calls for 28.5% upside. That’s not a great return if you rode the stock all the way down from over $300 per share. Still, the risk/reward seems decent for new investors.
Conclusion – Analysts Expect PYPL Stock to Deliver the Highest Returns
Payments plays have been weighed down of late. Credit card firms have held their own better but can’t seem to pick up traction as investors fret over a looming consumer slowdown. Of the three stocks in this piece, analysts expect the most from PayPal on the returns front. Personally, I like Mastercard for its resilience and tech capabilities, which rival that of disruptive fintechs. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/these-3-payments-stocks-are-strong-buys | 2022-08-22T20:22:27Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/these-3-payments-stocks-are-strong-buys | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
DENVER, Colo. — In a time where almost everything costs more, it's easy to feel overwhelmed thinking about saving for the future. For many people, that feeling is changing the way they spend money.
Fidelity published a new report on the state of retirement that found 55% of adults between 18-35 years old put their retirement planning on hold during the pandemic, and 45% say they don't see a point in saving for retirement until the economy gets back to normal. Thirty-nine percent of young respondents said they expect to retire later than normal.
Whether it's spending on travel or purchasing big ticket items, more millennials and Gen Z are focusing on shorter-term spending than on saving for retirement. The report credits the pandemic with shifting young people's priorities. While there is some general pessimism about the future of the economy, the report did find that 79% of Americans of all ages are confident they will be able to retire how and when they want.
Diddiery Santana isn't currently worried about retirement. She's spending three months living abroad as a college senior.
"I'm currently in Spain doing an internship with the Institute of Film Madrid," she said.
It's a trip she never would've taken without living through the pandemic.
"My family, they are workaholics. It's in our blood. It just it is how it is," Santana said.
Santana said her family didn't take a lot of vacations growing up. They were too busy building their American dream. Her parents immigrated from Mexico and saved up to open a restaurant.
"I would spend more days at the restaurant than probably in my own house, and it's always been us four always together, just trying to push each other through," Santana said.
Pushing through meant saving every penny to keep the restaurant running. They also taught Santana how to pay her way through college.
"I knew that they, personally, were not going to be able to pay for my college, you know, like other classmates were like, 'Don't worry about it.' No, I did have to worry about it. So, I've always had the mentality of needing to save," she said.
The pandemic flipped that mindset upside down.
"So many of us have lost so much, you know, and besides losing loved ones, we lost so much time, you know, and it hurts. And it's so sad just to realize how drained we are," said Santana. So, she decided to stop losing time. She took her entire rainy-day fund and cashed it in for a summer interning and traveling in Europe.
"Life doesn't stop. So I'm like, if I had the opportunity to do it now, I'm going to do it," said Santana.
"Since the pandemic, we've noticed a surge of younger clientele with more of a focus on work-life balance," said Steven Harp, CEO and founder of the Colorado Wealth Group. "So what we are doing in the last couple of years is helping people create a plan to kind of hit a couple of different marks. So we've got to hit these short-term goals of travel and new homes and different spending patterns, as well as not forgetting about the long-term goals as well."
Harp said he was comforted by the Fidelity report that found many Americans do have a plan or will plan for retirement eventually. He claims sentiment is less negative than in other times of turmoil.
"I didn't catch that 'everyone's panicking.' You know, this is very different than, you know, back in 2008, 2009, 2010," Harp said.
He's teaching his clients that, with a financial plan, they can save for retirement and do small things to enjoy life in the present—no matter their budget.
"There's room for the savings, and there's still room for the entertainment or the enjoyment, and there might be a couple of small sacrifices along the way, but you just kind of put everything in the scale and take your choices along the way," said Harp.
"It doesn't take a big trip. It does not need to be, 'Go across the country.' But, go to that concert, you know, that baking class, whatever it is. Find your happiness in anything around you," said Santana.
Santana decided saving for retirement is not her number one priority right now, but that could change in the future.
"You know, some of us are being irresponsible, have no idea how to handle their money. And that's just the way they do it. But then, there are some of us where, you know, this is this is the moment that we've been waiting for for so long, and retirement's going to come when it needs to come," said Santana.
To read the full Fidelity report, click HERE. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/millennials-and-gen-z-are-saving-less-for-retirement | 2022-08-22T20:22:27Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/millennials-and-gen-z-are-saving-less-for-retirement | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Despite bitcoin (BTC-USD) and altcoins being in a bear market, there are attractive investment opportunities in the space, as blockchain adoption is increasing. In the last bull market, bitcoin miners surged, with these companies planning big ramp-ups in hashing capacity. The subsequent correction has been equally sharp. Among the upcoming players, I’m bullish on Hive Blockchain (HIVE). The current price tag on HIVE looks attractive, considering the company’s growth prospects.
The Worst Seems to be Over for Bitcoin
It’s important to note that bitcoin is still in a phase of price discovery. This period will be associated with high volatility. At the same time, contractionary monetary policies caused lower speculative activity across asset classes. The cryptocurrency space, therefore, witnessed a deep correction.
Bitcoin has, however, recovered from lows and currently trades above $21,000. It seems likely that the cryptocurrency will gradually trend higher.
The probability of a recession in the United States has increased with aggressive rate hikes. In a recession scenario, inflation is likely to cool off, and this is good news for asset classes.
Specific to cryptocurrencies, Blockware Intelligence estimates that global bitcoin adoption will touch 10% by 2030. With the crypto having limited supply, the price is likely to remain in a long-term uptrend.
Another important point to note is that institutional investors have been mopping-up bitcoin at lower levels. This is an indicator of another potential rally in the coming quarters.
Overall, the best time to buy an asset is when there is blood on the streets. The same holds true for bitcoin and crypto stocks.
Hive Blockchain: Delivering Strong Financial Performances
While the markets focus on near-term headwinds, Hive Blockchain has been delivering strong numbers. In its most recent fiscal year, the company reported year-over-year revenue growth of 212% to $211.2 million.
This growth was driven by strong upside in its bitcoin mining capacity. In Fiscal Q4 2022, the company mined 789 bitcoin compared to 189 in Q4 2021. Furthermore, in Q1 2023, Hive mined 1,338 bitcoin equivalent. The growth momentum has therefore sustained even with the sharp correction in cryptocurrencies.
In Q1 2023, the company reported $71.4 million in digital assets. It’s important to note that this includes bitcoin and Ethereum assets. With the Ethereum merge around the corner, the outlook is bullish. This is good news for Hive.
Further, if bitcoin and Ethereum eventually trend higher, the value of digital assets on the balance sheet will swell. Just to put things into perspective, the value of digital assets as of Q4 2022 was $171 million.
Another important point to note is that Hive reported a total hashing capacity of 3.3EH/s in March 2022. Mining capacity is expected to increase to 4.6EH/s by December 2022. Therefore, the number of bitcoin and Ethereum mined should continue to increase on a quarter-over-quarter basis.
A factor that differentiates Hive from its peers is diversification. Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot Blockchain (RIOT) are pure-play bitcoin miners, while Hive also mines Ethereum.
Additionally, in April 2021, the company acquired a 5% stake in DeFi Technologies (DEFTF). With decentralized finance still at an early growth stage, the strategic investment is likely to yield long-term value. Similarly, in October 2021, the company announced a strategic investment in Network Entertainment (TSXV: NTE). This gives Hive exposure to the emerging non-fungible token (NFT) business.
What are Hive Blockchain’s Risks?
Hive Blockchain is still at an early growth stage. In March 2022, the company announced a $100 million at-the-market offering. Further equity dilution for accelerating growth is a potential risk for existing investors. However, if top-line growth remains robust, the dilution factor will be offset.
Still, uncertainties exist on the global macroeconomic front. If investors remain underweight on risky asset classes, cryptocurrencies will take longer than expected to trend higher. Even if the number of bitcoin mined increases, Hive will be impacted due to margin compression.
Bitcoin’s halving is also due in May 2024. This will imply a halving of bitcoin rewards. Even with higher hashing capacity, the number of bitcoin mined will decline. However, halving will also cut the supply and is likely to have a positive impact on the price.
What is the Forecast for HIVE Stock?
Turning to Wall Street, Hive Blockchain has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on two Buy ratings assigned in the past three months. The average Hive stock price forecast of $6.25 implies 26.8% upside potential.
Conclusion: HIVE Stock May be Worth the Risks
Even with the risk factors, Hive stock looks attractive at current levels. Risk-taking investors can consider some exposure to the stock. The company’s mining capacity expansion has been robust, and I don’t see any financial constraints. If bitcoin trends higher, as it has in the past, the value of digital assets on its balance sheet will increase.
This seems entirely likely as the global economy will likely be supported in the long term through expansionary monetary policies. Assets with a limited supply should increase in value relative to fiat money.
Also, considering the company’s strategic investments, it’s likely that Hive Blockchain will be more diversified in the next few years. Overall, Hive stock seems positioned to create long-term value. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/why-hive-blockchain-nasdaqhive-stock-presents-an-attractive-opportunity | 2022-08-22T20:22:28Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/article/why-hive-blockchain-nasdaqhive-stock-presents-an-attractive-opportunity | 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.katc.com/news/national/moviepass-making-a-comeback-with-tiered-pricing | 2022-08-22T20:22:40Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/moviepass-making-a-comeback-with-tiered-pricing | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Interest in part-time work appears to be growing.
In July, the number of people working part-time for noneconomic reasons hit its highest level since the start of the pandemic.
The number counts people who work part-time due to other commitments, like child care or health limitations.
The U.S. also recorded a two-year high in the number of people working multiple jobs.
"People who have full-time jobs are looking for additional part-time work," said Scott Blumsack, chief strategy officer at Monster. "We've certainly seen that in the gig space, with companies like Uber talking about record levels of new drivers on their platform."
This lines up with historical trends.
When more jobs are available, historians say, more people are willing to work multiple jobs.
Monster is one of several companies noting the rising interest in part-time work.
Blumsack said "part-time" was the second-most popular search term on the website in July.
"There's a couple things," Blumsack said. "Certainly, with the inflation situation, people are looking for more dollars to be able to stay whole relative to what's going on with inflation. The other piece is an increase of those who are taking part-time jobs because business conditions forced them to work reduce hours or things of that nature."
In the short term, there will be many opportunities for people seeking part-time work.
Spirit Halloween announced in late July that it is looking to fill 35,000 positions this fall.
And the major shipping companies, including FedEx, UPS, USPS and Amazon, are likely to hire more than a quarter million workers for the holiday season. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/part-time-among-top-search-trends-for-job-seekers | 2022-08-22T20:22:52Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/part-time-among-top-search-trends-for-job-seekers | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Some of the last remaining military vehicles waiting to be loaded for shipment are shown Aug. 20, 2022, at Tactical Training Base Patriot on North Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., after their use in the 86th Training Division's Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) 86-22-02. The exercise took place in August 2022 at Fort McCoy at various locations throughout the installation.
Around 4,000 service members participated in the exercise.
The CSTX is a joint training event executed in a live, virtual, and constructive integrated training environment where service members test their tactical and technical skills.
Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin.
The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984.
Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on the Defense Visual Information Distribution System at https://www.dvidshub.net/fmpao, on Facebook by searching “ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching “usagmccoy.”
Also try downloading the Digital Garrison app to your smartphone and set “Fort McCoy” or another installation as your preferred base.
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Horse racing returned to Rock Springs this weekend. The first races of the Sweetwater Downs took place at the Sweetwater Events Complex on Sunday, Aug. 21.
SWEETWATER COUNTY – Horse racing returned to Rock Springs this weekend. The first races of the Sweetwater Downs took place at the Sweetwater Events Complex on Sunday, Aug. 21.
The races were previously scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20. However, due to some technical difficulties, the races were moved to Sunday afternoon where fans of horse racing filled the seats.
There was a total of 10 races on Sunday, each providing an exciting finish for those in attendance.
Eyesa Special Iceman won the first race with a time of 15.782 seconds, earning $1,400.
Poninas won the second race with a time of 15.671 seconds, earning $1,400.
Gotta Have Corona D won the third race with a time of 15.910 seconds, earning $1,400.
Dirty Jan Boy won the fourth race with a time of 15.873 seconds, earning $1,400.
Cd Wagon of Secrets won the fifth race with a time of 15.901 seconds, earning $1,400.
Where Is My Corona won the sixth race with a time of 15.872 seconds, earning $1,400.
Game for Corona Hot won the seventh race with a time of 15.750 seconds, earning $1,400.
Cayenneoverthemoon won the eighth race with a time of 17.778 seconds, earning $1,400.
Eyesa Special Swirl won the ninth race with a time of 17.778 seconds, earning $1,400.
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SWEETWATER COUNTY – High school tennis teams in Sweetwater County continued competition last week on the road and at home.
All the squads from Rock Springs High School and Green River High School traveled on Tuesday, Aug. 16, to compete against Campbell County High School and Thunder Basin High School.
This past weekend, the teams hosted Powell High School and Cody High School.
TUESDAY, AUG. 16
Girls: Campbell County 4, Green River 1
1S: Alexa Richert (CC) def. Brianna Strauss: 6-3, 6-1
2S: Abi Neary (CC) def. Hannah Skinner: 6-0, 6-0
1D: Bouzis/Whitt (CC) def. M. Gomez/G. Gomez: 6-1, 6-2
2D: Torres/Rasmussen (CC) def. Flores/Harris: 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
3D: Cochrun/Peterson (GR) def. Alexander/Johnson: 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Boys: Green River 5, Campbell County 0
1S: Braxton Cordova (GR) def. Kody Kline: 6-1, 6-1
2S: Korbin Arnell (GR) def. Cooper Lemm: 6-1, 6-3
1D: Friel/Tirrell (GR) def. Barton/Robertson: 6-7, 6-3, 6-1
2D: Archibald/Nielsen (GR) def. Gibson/McMillin: 6-2, 6-0
3D: Ross/Wilson (GR) def. Sorensen/Richert: 6-0, 6-0
Girls: Campbell County 4, Rock Springs 1
1S: Alexa Richert (CC) def. Karlie Nadrup: 6-4, 6-0
2S: Abi Neary (CC) def. Abby Jones: 6-0, 6-0
1D: Bouzis/Whitt (CC) def. Palinek/Woodward: 6-0, 6-0
2D: Torres/Rasmussen (CC) def. Alldredge/Hays: 6-3, 6-4
3D: Turnwall/Frazier def. Alexander/Johnson: 6-1, 6-1
Boys: Campbell County 4, Rock Springs 1
1S: Kody Kline (CC) def. Caleb Anderson: 6-3, 6-3
2S: Chandler Smith (RS) def. Cooper Lemm: 6-2, 6-3
1D: Barton/Robertson (CC) def. Fox/Heaton: 6-0, 6-3
2D: Gibson/McMillin (CC) def. Swafford/Powell: 6-2, 6-4
3D: Sorensen/Richert (CC) def. Davies/Aanerud: 6-1, 7-6 (7-4)
Girls: Thunder Basin 5, Green River 0
1S: Hallie Angelos (TB) def. Brianna Strauss: 6-3, 6-1
2S: Tierra Tachick (TB) def. Shania Flores: 6-3, 6-0
1D: Ketchum/Kendrick (TB) def. Skinner/Harris: 6-0, 6-2
2D: Gorsuch/Garcia (TB) def. M. Gomez/G. Gomez: 7-5, 6-4
3D: Coombs/Kaul (TB) def. Cochrun/Peterson: 6-4, 6-2
Boys: Green River 5, Thunder Basin 0
1S: Braxton Cordova (GR) def. Austin Youngs: 6-0, 6-0
2S: Korbin Arnell (GR) def. Owen Gorsuch: 6-1, 6-1
1D: Frield/Tirrell (GR) def. Moore/Aylesworth: 6-2, 6-1
2D: Ross/Wilson (GR) def. Gulley/McCarty: 6-2, 6-4
3D: Green River won by default
Girls: Thunder Basin 4, Rock Springs 1
1S: Hallie Angelos (TB) def. Karlie Nandrup: 6-0, 6-4
2S: Tierra Tachick (TB) def. Abby Jones: 7-5, 6-1
1D: Ketchum/Kendrick (TB) def. Woodward/Palinck: 6-3, 6-0
2D: Gorsuch/Garcia (TB) def. Alldrolge/Hays: 7-6, 5-7, 7-5
3D: Turnwall/Frazier (RS) def. Coombs/Kaul; 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
Boys: Rock Springs 3, Thunder Basin 2
1S: Caleb Anderson (RS) def. Austin Youngs: 3-6, 6-3, 7-6
2S: Owen Gorsuch (TB) def. Chandler Smith: 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
1D: Fox/Heaton (RS) def. Moore/Aylesworth: 6-1, 6-3
2D: Gulley/McCarty (TB) def. Swafford/Powell: 6-0, 6-2
3D: Rock Springs won by default
FRIDAY, AUG. 19
Girls: Cody 4, Rock Springs 1
1S: Hudson Selk (Cody) def. Karlie Nandrup: 6-2, 6-4
2S: Karina Schoessler (Cody) def. Abby Jones: 6-, 6-4
1D: Graham/Christler (Cody) def. Woodward/Alldredge: 4-6, 6-4, 6-2
2D: Despain/Wenke (Cody) def. Hays/Turnwall: 6-0, 6-3
3D: Frazier/Shuler (RS) def. Fote/Dansie: 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Boys: Cody 5, Rock Springs 0
1S: Tade Geving (Cody) def. Caleb Anderson: 6-2, 6-0
2S: Nick Stewart (Cody) def. Chandler Smith: 6-3, 6-1
1D: Aguilar/Thompson (Cody) def. Fox/Swafford: 6-2, 6-1
2D: Idema/Law (Cody) def. Heaton/Aanerud: 6-0, 6-0
3D: Wallace/Kilpack (Cody) def. Powell/Davies: 6-0, 6-0
Girls: Powell 4, Green River 1
1S: Brianna Strauss (GR) def. Chase Anderson: 6-2, 3-6, 6-2
2S: Lachelle Lee (Pow) def. Hannah Skinner: 6-3, 6-1
1D: Harp/Hull (Pow) def. G. Gomez/Flores: 6-3, 7-5
2D: Hincks/Terry (Pow) def. M. Gomez/Harris: 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
3D: Landwehr/Whipple (Pow) def. Cochrun/Peterson: 6-1, 6-1
Boys: Green River 5, Powell 0
1S: Braxton Cordova (GR) def. Cade Queen: 6-1, 7-6 (7-3)
2S: Korbin Arnell (GR) def. Nathan Preator: 6-4, 4-6, 6-1
1D: Frield/Tirrell (GR) def. Ka. Hicswa/Ke. Hicswa: 6-1, 6-1
2D: Ross/Wilson (GR) def. Wormald/Stensing: 6-0, 6-1
3D: Nielsen/Halter (GR) def. Barrus/Schultz: 6-2, 6-0
SATURDAY, AUG. 20
Girls: Cody 5, Green River 0
1S: Hudson Selk (Cody) def. Brianna Strauss: 7-5, 6-2
2S: Karina Schoessler (Cody) def. Shania Flores: 6-1, 6-1
1D: Graham/Christler (Cody) def. M. Gomez/G. Gomez: 6-0, 6-1
2D: Despain/Wenke (Cody) def. Skinner/Harris: 6-2, 6-2
3D: Foote/Dansie (Cody) def. Cochrun/Peterson: 6-1, 7-5
Boys: Green River 3, Cody 2
1S: Braxton Cordova (GR) def. Jade Gering: 6-4, 6-2
2S: Korbin Arnell (GR) def. Nick Stewart: 6-2, 6-2
1D: Friel/Tirrell (GR) def. Idema/Law: 6-4, 7-5
2D: Thompson/Aguilar (Cody) def. Ross/Wilson: 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
3D: Wallace/Killpack (Cody) def. Nielsen/Archibald: 6-2, 6-2
Girls: Powell 5, Rock Springs 0
1S: Chase Anderson (Pow) def. Karlie Nandrup: 6-2, 6-1
2S: Lachelle Lee (Pow) def. Abby Jones: 6-4, 6-4
1D: Harp/Hull (Pow) def. Woodward/Alldredge: 6-1, 6-2
2D: Hincks/Terry (Pow) def. Hays/Turnwall: 5-7, 6-0, 6-3
3D: Landwehr/Whipple (Pow) def. Frazier/Shuler: 6-7, (1-7), 6-4, 6-4
Boys: Powell 5, Rock Springs 0
1S: Cade Queen (Pow) def. Caleb Anderson: 6-0, 7-5
2S: Nathan Preator (Pow) def. Chandler Smith: 6-4, 6-0
1D: Ka. Hicswa/Ke. Hicswa (Pow) def. Fox/Swafford: 6-3, 4-6, 6-3
2D: Wormald/Stensing (Pow) def. Heaton/Aanerud: 6-3, 5-7, 6-1
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CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the first monkeypox case in a Wyoming resident has been identified in Laramie County.
Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said public health representatives are following up with the individual to see if additional Wyoming residents are at higher risk of contracting monkeypox due to direct contact with the adult man, who was tested within the last week.
“Because monkeypox spreads through close, intimate contact we do not believe the risk for the virus is now a higher concern for the local community or for most people in Wyoming,” she said. “Monkeypox does not spread easily like familiar viruses such as influenza or COVID-19.”
Monkeypox is characterized by a rash with other symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and tiredness. Monkeypox is rarely fatal but is unpleasant and painful and can cause serious illness in some people. Experts have been tracking a growing outbreak of monkeypox in areas that don’t normally report the disease, including across the United States.
“We do want to prevent further spread within our state as much as possible. That’s why we will recommend vaccination for people who have been exposed to monkeypox and also for people who may be more likely to get monkeypox based on the current outbreak and how it has been spreading,” Harrist said.
The following people are eligible for pre-exposure vaccination if they live or work in Wyoming:
- Men who have sex with men and who have had multiple or anonymous sexual partners in the last year
- Partners of men who have sex with men who have had multiple or anonymous sexual partners in the last year
- Transgender and nonbinary persons assigned male at birth who have sex with multiple or anonymous sexual partners who are male or male assigned at birth within the past year
- Sex workers (of any sex)
“While anyone can become ill with monkeypox, vaccine eligibility is currently limited to people who are at highest risk in connection with this outbreak and how its spreading,” Harrist said. “The goal is to put available vaccine supplies to the best possible use.”
Eligible individuals interested in vaccination appointments should contact the public health office in their area. Contact information for county public health offices can be found at https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/nursing/phn-co-offices/. Wyoming residents may also call WDH at 307-777-6004 for help finding the closest local public health office.
While available monkeypox vaccine doses are being provided by the federal government through the state at no cost, a small administration fee may be charged.
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Atlanta police: 3 shot in Midtown neighborhood; residents advised to stay off streets
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 3:47 PM EDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - Police are on the scene of an “active situation” in Midtown Atlanta after a report that three people had been shot Monday.
The shooter is not in custody at this time, police said on Twitter. They advised people to stay off the streets in that area as officers search.
Officials will provide an update when available, police said.
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By Rachel Bluth | Kaiser Health News
SACRAMENTO — California is trying to ease the pain of vasectomies by making them free for millions of residents.
Federal law and state law require most health insurers to cover prescription contraceptives at no cost to the patient. But those provisions apply to only 18 FDA-approved birth control options for women, so anyone with testicles is out of luck.
California lawmakers are now considering a bill that would expand that requirement to male sterilization and non-prescription birth control, including condoms and contraceptive sponges. If the Contraceptive Equity Act of 2022 passes, commercial insurance plans regulated by the state won’t be allowed to impose out-of-pocket costs, like copays, coinsurance, and deductibles, on those modes of birth control.
“It’s pretty groundbreaking in that way — it’s a whole new framework to think about contraception as something that is relevant for people of all genders,” said Liz McCaman Taylor, a senior attorney with the National Health Law Program, a group that advocates for the health rights of low-income people.
A vasectomy is an outpatient surgical procedure in which the patient’s supply of sperm is cut off from his semen by sealing or snipping the tubes that transport sperm from the testes to the penis. Most men need to recover on the couch with an ice pack for a day or two, and a test a few months later determines whether the procedure worked.
Because vasectomies are elective procedures and usually not urgent, price can be a deciding factor.
For Nathan Songne, cost was the most stressful part of the procedure. For several years, the 31-year-old had known he didn’t want to have kids biologically. Better to adopt a 4-year-old and skip the diaper stage, he thought. He was adopted by his stepfather as a child and knew he didn’t need to be genetically related to his children to love them.
“My only concern was that I had no idea how much it was going to cost me because nobody told me,” said Songne, who lives in Mission Viejo, in Orange County. If the procedure cost $1,000, as he expected, he wouldn’t be able to afford it, he said.
Songne’s insurance, which he gets through his work assembling guitars, covered 70% of the Aug. 8 procedure, leaving him with a bill of just under $200. “Cost did affect my decision, but because it was only $200, it made me feel a lot more relieved about continuing on with the vasectomy,” he said.
There are two hot times of year in the vasectomy business, according to Dr. Mary Samplaski, an associate professor of urology at the USC Keck School of Medicine. First, she sees an uptick during the March Madness college basketball tournament, when men choose to recover on the couch watching hoops.
The end of the year is also busy, she said, because many patients have finally met their annual insurance deductible and can afford the procedure.
Patients discuss out-of-pocket costs in about 20% of her vasectomy consultations. “It’s obviously a nerve-wracking procedure,” Samplaski said. “And on top of that, if your copay is high, there’s even less reason to want to do it.”
In April, Jacob Elert comparison-shopped for a vasectomy near his home in Sacramento because his health plan doesn’t cover the procedure. He had hoped to schedule one with his regular urologist, he said, but that would have come with a $1,500 price tag.
Instead, he found a chain of vasectomy clinics where he could get the procedure for $850. Three months later, a test confirmed the vasectomy was a success.
Elert has no regrets, but had price not been a factor, he would have preferred to go to his regular urologist. “That’s the doctor I trust,” Elert said. “But it was just way too expensive.”
In November, California voters will decide whether to lock rights to abortion and contraception into the state constitution. But Proposition 1 doesn’t address issues such as cost and coverage, said Amy Moy, a spokesperson for Essential Access Health, a group that runs California’s Title X family planning program.
“The constitutional amendment is kind of the long-term protection, and we are still working to reduce barriers for Californians on the short-term and day-to-day level regardless of their gender,” she said.
SB 523 has sailed through preliminary votes in the state legislature, which faces an end-of-August deadline to act on bills. If the measure passes, it would take effect in 2024, and California would join a handful of states that require plans they regulate to completely cover vasectomies or non-prescription birth control.
The California Association of Health Plans is still evaluating the measure, which may be amended in the final days of the legislative session. But the association generally opposes bills that require additional insurance benefits because they could lead to higher premiums, spokesperson Mary Ellen Grant said.
SB 523 applies to more than 14 million Californians who work for the state, have a student health plan through a university, or have state-regulated commercial health plans. They would become eligible to receive free over-the-counter birth control — such as emergency contraception, condoms, spermicide, and contraceptive sponges — in addition to vasectomies. The bill would not apply to the millions of Californians whose health insurance plans are regulated by the federal government.
The specifics of how the benefit would work, including the frequency and amount of birth control that insurers must cover and whether patients would have to pay upfront and be reimbursed later, would be hammered out after the measure is adopted. McCaman Taylor said allowing people to simply present their insurance card at a pharmacy counter and walk away with the birth control they need would be preferable.
“We kind of learned from the national experiment with covid over-the-counter tests that reimbursement wasn’t the best model,” she said. “If people can’t afford to pay out-of-pocket for it, they’re just not going to get it.”
The California Health Benefits Review Program, which analyzes legislation, projected that roughly 14,200 people with state-regulated commercial insurance would get vasectomies in California this year. Eliminating cost sharing would increase the number of vasectomies by 252 in the law’s first year, the program estimated.
It’s a small increase. But that, plus a jump in the use of other contraceptives covered by the bill, particularly condoms, could add up to a big reduction in unintended pregnancies. Roughly 12,300 unplanned pregnancies might be averted each year if the mandate takes effect, a reduction of more than 11%, according to the analysis.
This story was produced by KHN, which publishes California Healthline, an editorially independent service of the California Health Care Foundation.
KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. Together with Policy Analysis and Polling, KHN is one of the three major operating programs at KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation). KFF is an endowed nonprofit organization providing information on health issues to the nation.
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Crypto.com Arena will undergo comprehensive renovations over the next two years, officials announced today.
The renovations for the home of the Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Sparks include a new “City View Terrace” featuring dining and entertainment with a view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline, a “Tunnel Club” with event-level viewing and a backstage window for VIP guests, and the arena’s first-ever main concourse suites.
Dan Beckerman, president and CEO of AEG — which owns the arena —said that the renovations will allow Crypto.com Arena to continue to deliver the best experience possible.
“Since its opening, we have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to ensure that the venue remains state-of-the-art, while consistently creating a world-class event and fan experience,” Beckerman said. “The investment in these renovations demonstrates the ongoing commitment of AEG, the Lakers and the Kings to deliver the best experiences for all of our fans, partners, artists and teams.”
The renovations are privately financed and will cost nine figures, according to Sports Business Journal. The project, to be conducted in phases, is expected to be completed by fall 2024, though some parts may be ready by the 2022-23 NBA and NHL seasons.
Other upgrades include a “Chairman’s Club” for select season ticket members and VIP guests, two new LED screens, new food and beverage menus at the Impact Sports Bar & Grill on the main concourse, a redesign of dining areas in the Yaamava’ and Lexus Clubs, and a refresh of the Premium and Suite Level Entrances and concourses and the Kings, Lakers and Sparks’ locker rooms.
The project will also include an expansion of Xbox Plaza at L.A. Live.
Michelle Kajiwara, senior vice president of premium and events business at Crypto.com Arena, said the renovation “represents an exciting opportunity that will allow us to reimagine the premium experience for our guests with the creation of new premium inventory inside of our building.”
“We look forward to bringing even more value and unforgettable fan experiences to both our new and existing premium members as we embark on this project and the next phase of Crypto.com Arena*s incredible legacy together,” Kajiwara said.
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Editor’s note: This Q&A with new SCNG Sports Columnist Mirjam Swanson is from the Sunday Aug. 21 edition of the Game Day with Kevin Modesti newsletter. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here.
When Mirjam (pronounced “Miriam”) Swanson was asked to replace the retired Mark Whicker, she knew those are big shoes to fill.
“Whicker is one of the really great ones,” Swanson said in an email exchange. “Such a great writer and so smart and so knowledgeable about so much. I’m telling myself I’m not replacing him, I’m just over here writing my columns.”
She wrote that her reaction to getting the job quickly went from “Uh-oh, what am I getting myself into?” to “LETSGOOOOOOO.”
The Anaheim native’s first newspaper gig was with the Adelanto Bulletin, where, in junior high, she compiled weekly Little League roundups.
“Probably poorly,” Mirjam says, “because my dad tells me the editor there let him know he didn’t think I had a future in journalism.”
Proved him wrong!
Swanson began her writing career in earnest at the University of Oregon Daily Emerald, and has covered “everything from Olympians and Oscar winners to city council meetings and freestyle motocross legends and a million random, interesting things in between” at five news outlets before working the NBA and WNBA beats for the SCNG papers from 2018 until her debut as columnist in July.
This Q&A is edited for brevity.
Q: Is there a story behind the less-common spelling of your name? Is it a headache — or kind of cool — if people are challenged by that?
Swanson: I’m named for the lady – a 6-foot red-headed Dutch woman who lives in Amsterdam, in the coolest apartment in the world – who helped bring my parents together in Holland once upon a time. So that’s cool. Also, it’s cool that it’s a conversation-starter/ice-breaker. A substitute teacher in junior high once pronounced it “marijuana,” and that actually won me points with that particular crowd.
Q: A column brings out a writer’s unique perspectives and personality. Do you think you see the sports world differently in some way, for some reason?
Swanson: Don’t we all, whether we’re sportswriters or not? Some people loved Pau Gasol. Others didn’t appreciate him nearly enough. It’s just that now I have the opportunity to tell people why they’re wrong! … which isn’t actually what I’m setting out to do. My favorite thing about journalism is that we get to flat-out ask people what they think and how they feel about things, that we have the opportunity – and the responsibility – to learn about their perspectives on the world. Getting people to tell you their story so you can share that story, that’s my jam.
What I’ve been hearing myself say the past few weeks is that, for me, column writing is another kind of storytelling. Instead of removing myself from the equation and operating as an invisible conduit between that story and the reader, I get to be the one telling the story around the campfire, in my own voice. First person vs. third person.
Of course, how I tell it, and what I tell, will be informed by all my life’s experiences – playing ball with the neighborhood kids on the street on hot summer days in Victorville; conversations (practice interviews) I used to have with softball teammates about their lives; finding that I started seeing athletes all as somebody’s baby once I came back from maternity leave the first time … and on and on, and on and on. Certainly all the thousands of stories people have shared with me along the way have shaped my perspective too. As will the stories I get to hear and share next week …
Q: What led you to sportswriting? It seems as if some people become sportswriters because this is how they can be close to sports, and others find that it’s the best outlet for their journalistic talents.
Swanson: Yvonne van Gennip. One day in third grade, my (Dutch) mom woke me up like this: “A Dutch girl won a [speed skating] gold medal!” I had only the vaguest idea what that meant, but clearly my mom was geeked about it. A day or two later, same thing: “The Dutch girl won another gold medal!” My family wasn’t a sports family, but it made a real impression on me that my mom – who is generally an upbeat lady, anyway – was floating around the house, so happy about this Dutch girl who kept winning gold medals.
That Dutch girl’s third race was broadcast on TV that Saturday, so we all gathered to watch it with my mom. The only way she had to record was an audio tape, so that’s how she recorded what became Yvonne’s third gold medal … and me falling in love with sports. It’s a seven-minute race, and at the beginning of it I’m an interested observer, going along for my mom’s sake. By the end, I’m screaming my little head off, willing Yvonne forward with every fiber of my being, desperate to see her succeed and, in the end, absolutely elated and thrilled to have witnessed it.
My mom’s family and friends clipped every article they saw on Yvonne (and there were many) and sent them to us, where my mom would translate them all to me. So although my dream of becoming a speed skater and going to the Olympics was short-lived (my excuse: there wasn’t a lot of ice in Fontana), it was replaced by another goal, because I had an epiphany: I already loved writing and I wanted to go to the Olympics and be around athletes like Yvonne – and that was a job!
So from 9 years old, that was it. And, amazingly, it hasn’t disappointed. Hasn’t paid real well either, and it’s been a lot of “work,” but what fun.
You just never know what’s going to alter the trajectory of someone’s life, somewhere.
Q: When I was younger, I was slightly ashamed that I consciously imitated writers I admired. Then I came to find out that they’d started out consciously imitating writers they admired as they developed their own styles. I won’t ask if you ever imitated other writers, but I do wonder whom you saw as role models on your way up.
Swanson: Who were those writers? Please, recommend. I’ll probably want to steal from them too.
For me, as a kid, I learned the language of baseball from listening to Al Conin broadcast Angels games, used to memorize Shel Silverstein poems and read Gregg Patton in the San Bernardino Sun religiously. Found Gary Smith while I was devouring every issue of Sports Illustrated at the library where my dad worked, which is where I’d wind up after school and softball practice every day, and that discovery blew my mind: Sportswriting as art!
Was so taken by former Stanford guard Jamila Wideman when I watched her play one day at McArthur Court in college I looked her up and read a few articles, which led me to her dad, the renowned author John Edgar Wideman – and immediately I became an even bigger fan of his.
Following Jamila to the WNBA led me to Don Bosely, who covered the Monarchs – with such humor and joy – for the Sacramento Bee. The Washington Post’s Chuck Culpepper brings similar energy to all his work, and I read him as much as possible, but especially if I’m having a bad day.
Picked up a book on sale at an airport once by Claire Messud and fell in love. Katie Heindl, a wonderfully daring basketball writer in Toronto, hipped me recently to Miriam Toews and I’m just digging into her powerful catalog.
And I often go back and revisit N.R. Kleinfield, the former New York Times metro/feature writer who made meaningful, revelatory long-form poetry of chronicling the “ordinary.”
Tupac too.
Q: By my count, in less than a month of columns you’ve already written about subjects of interest to Rams, Chargers, Lakers, Dodgers, USC, UCLA, Sparks, LAFC and Angel City fans. Your Angel City piece was about the unique vibe at women ‘s soccer games in L.A. If that isn’t the best show in Southern California sports, then what do you think is?
Swanson: I don’t know! I’ve checked in on all those teams and haven’t even scratched the surface of all that’s going on around here. Aren’t we lucky, though? But I haven’t even been to an LAFC match yet – or a Rams game! Check back with me … in a year?
Q: Dodgers or Rams? Which team has the better shot at a championship this season?
Swanson: LAFC! In the head-and-shoulders-above-the-competition department, those fellas might have a couple inches on even the Dodgers and the Rams.
But that’s dodging the question. So I’ll say Dodgers, only because we’ve seen them succeed so deep into this season already, they’re on pace for their best season ever, they’ve already done this much – despite pitching injuries and slumps from some key hitters. And they’ve been so dominant for so many regular seasons in a row now, as fickle and fluky as playoff baseball can be, they just feel due for another championship.
Meanwhile the Rams are just approaching the starting line and we can’t know what the season ahead has in store for them or how they’ll handle it. But it’ll be fun to find out.
So why not both? Or all three?
Q: Readers envy sportswriters because we get to go to games all the time. How much are you looking forward to your first trip to Piscataway, N.J., for a big UCLA-Rutgers game?
Swanson: Easier on the sportswriter than the athlete. I’d love to go. Tell Tom [Moore, our sports editor] I want to go. Might have to buy a winter jacket first. But I’m down.
It has dawned on me that the new farther-flung Big Ten destinations will make it tougher – and more expensive – for SoCal-based news outlets to cover USC and UCLA. Alas, don’t think that was high on the list of considerations for the people making the decision.
Q: Thanks for doing this. I hope we can check in again during the busy fall sports season.
Swanson: For sure. Let’s goooo!
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By Daniel Politi, Almudena Calatrava and Leonardo la Valle | Associated Press
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Opera star Placido Domingo’s name has appeared in an investigation of a sect-like organization in Argentina that also had U.S. offices and whose leaders have been charged with crimes, including sexual exploitation.
Domingo, the Spanish opera singer who has faced accusations of sexual harassment from numerous women over the past three years, has not been accused of any wrongdoing in the Argentina case.”Placido didn’t commit a crime, nor is he part of the organization, but rather he was a consumer of prostitution,” said a law enforcement official, who spoke only on condition of anonymity because the investigation continues. Prostitution is not illegal in Argentina.
Law enforcement officers have carried out dozens of raids in Buenos Aires targeting the Buenos Aires Yoga School, which “built a cult around its leader” and reduced members to “a situation of slavery and/or sexual exploitation,” according to prosecutors’ documents in the Argentine case against the school.
The organization set up a business structure that included offices in Argentina and the United States, including branches in at least three U.S. cities: Las Vegas, Chicago and New York.
So far, 19 people have been detained in Argentina, while at least three suspects are thought to remain at large inside the South American country and four are being sought in the United States.
Domingo has not spoken publicly about the latest developments and his representatives did not respond to requests for comment.
Wiretaps that were part of the judicial investigation recorded conversations in which a man who authorities identify as Domingo spoke to a member of the group, identified as Susana Mendelievich, about meeting up with the opera star while he was in Buenos Aires for a series of concerts in April.
The investigation into the sect has implicated people with connections to the classical music world and who performed with Domingo in the past, including Mendelievich, an Argentine pianist.
Mendelievich is alleged to be the person in charge of the organization’s sexual exploitation activities, according to a judicial official, who also spoke on condition of anonymity.
In one recording, the man identified as Domingo talks to Mendelievich about how she can go up to his hotel room without being detected by his staff.
“When we leave the dinner we come separately, right?” the man identified as Domingo says in the recording.
Mendelievich then talks to Juan Percowicz, 84, who was the alleged leader of the group.
“He already called me and set up the deal so I can stay in his hotel tonight without his agents realizing,” she said.
In an earlier call with Percowicz, Mendelievich implies she had previously met with Domingo in New York.
“Among other things … Placido said he could come visit us. I mean, visit us means coming to visit me because he comes to my house in New York, and he reminded me of that yesterday,” the woman identified as Mendelievich can be heard saying in the recording.
Sexual trafficking and exploitation were the main sources of income for the group that had an estimated revenue of around $500,000 per month, according to the judicial official.
The Buenos Aires Yoga School had numerous groups of women who were forced to maintain sexual encounters in exchange for money, prosecutors allege. At least seven women were incorporated into the group when they were still children or teenagers and were sexually exploited, according to the prosecution’s documents.
People came from the United States to Argentina to have sex with the women and investigators say women were also transported to neighboring Uruguay and the U.S. for sexual encounters.
“The encounters supposed a practice of sexual slavery because the ‘students’ were put at the disposal of the clients at the time and place they wanted, for long periods of time,” according to the documents.
The organization had ties to other well-known public figures and their names should become public once indictments are made official, the judicial official added.
In addition to alleged sexual exploitation, the group purportedly sold treatments, including what were known as “sleep cures” that involved giving people medication that would make them sleep for days at a time.
Percowicz, along with other members of the group, has been arrested under the order of Judge Ariel Lijo, who placed dozens of properties and vehicles under embargo.
The organization had approximately 179 students, all of whom were ranked in seven levels. Advancing levels involved a “spiritual evolution” with the goal of reaching the seventh level that implied “eternal reincarnation.”
In order to advance, members had to participate in numerous courses and carry out tasks, with Percowicz holding the final decision on who could advance. The process involved socially isolating the members from their “biological family” and friends, according to the charging documents.
The organization also offered “philosophical coaching” courses through a separate company, the B.A. Group, for those who had yet to join the school. These courses on subjects like “personal happiness” and “leadership” were often used to woo new members.
The organization was previously under judicial investigation in the early 1990s but the probe was closed before it reached trial.
Domingo, now 81, was one of opera’s biggest and most successful stars and a member of The Three Tenors, which included José Carreras and the late Luciano Pavarotti.
Domingo’s image was tarnished in the United States after more than 20 women accused him, in stories published by The Associated Press, of sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior in encounters that took place from the late 1980s to the 2000s. Dozens more in the classical music world told AP his behavior was an open secret in the industry.
Investigations by the American Guild of Musical Artists and the Los Angeles Opera, where Domingo had served as general director, found sexual harassment allegations against him to be credible.
The accusations and subsequent findings halted Domingo’s career in the U.S. but he has continued to perform in Europe and Latin America. His website says he is currently on tour in Mexico with performances later this month scheduled in Italy.
Associated Press writer Jocelyn Gecker in San Francisco contributed to this report.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD — West Hollywood’s famous Halloween Carnaval is being scrubbed again this year, with city officials quietly voting to skip the wildly popular event that was canceled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Los Angeles Magazine, city leaders decided in late June to cancel the event, but no formal public announcement was ever made. Instead, a notice was posted on the city’s website announcing the cancellation.
While COVID-19 was specifically cited for the cancellations over the past two years, no specific reasoning was given in the city’s latest announcement, which simply says the Carnaval “will not take place in 2022.”
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Party-goers show off their costumes at the annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, billed as the world’s largest Halloween party, October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers kiss, posing as the subjects in the famous Times Square kiss photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt, at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: Reveler Tristan Joseph poses at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: A reveler poses at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: Mackenzie Palmer wears a ‘censored’ outfit in protest at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. Palmer said, ‘A woman has a right to her body. How do you view a woman’s body?’ More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers attend the Halloween street party in West Hollywod on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers attend the Halloween street party in West Hollywod on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers gather at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: A reveler poses as President Donald Trump at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers pose at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: Roman Kupper and Mona Furtura pose at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers pose at the annual Hollywood Carnaval street party on October 31, 2018 in West Hollywood, California. More than 400,000 revelers were expected to attend the annual Halloween party which began in 1987 and is billed as the largest Halloween party in the world. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers attend the Halloween street party in West Hollywod on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers attend the Halloween street party in West Hollywod on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers attend the Halloween street party in West Hollywod on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers attend the Halloween street party in West Hollywod on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers attend the Halloween street party in West Hollywod on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 31: Revelers attend the Halloween street party in West Hollywod on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
“The city encourages the community to creatively and safely celebrate Halloween this year,” according to the notice. “As in 2021, the city encourages businesses to celebrate with patrons by producing small-scale events at stores, restaurants, and more, such as costume events or contests; Halloween-themed meals or drinks at restaurants and bars; Halloween-themed trivia or bingo nights; dressing-up locations with Halloween-themed decorations, and the like.”
The notice makes no mention of COVID-19 or of the growing monkeypox outbreak that is affecting primarily gay men and has elevated case numbers in and around West Hollywood.
West Hollywood Councilman John D’Amico told Los Angeles Magazine that the Carnaval — billed as one of the largest Halloween celebrations in the world — may never return, citing issues with public safety, difficulties planning the event and the security costs for the city.
“We canceled it two years in a row. So it sort of doesn’t exist anymore, in some way,” D’Amico said. “Many of us experienced, in some way, a kind of a sense of relief. As much fun as it was, it was incredibly nerve-wracking to make it happen.”
He also suggested that the event — while still attracting thousands of revelers — had been scaled back in recent years, losing its large stages and celebrity participants.
In June, however, the city hosted a return of the WeHo Pride event, which featured three days of activities and a parade with singers Janelle Monae, JoJo Siwa and Cardi B. West Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister told LA Magazine that the Pride event, while popular, is small in comparison to the Carnaval.
“The crowd on Halloween in much, much larger and packed shoulder to shoulder on that one night than it is on any given night of Pride,” Meister said.
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(From left to right) Command Sgt. Maj. Phil Barretto, Lt. Gen. John Evans, Roy W. Burley, Jr., Nan Burley Richie, and Dr. Adena Loston, stand with the dedication plaque and oak tree during the St. Philip’s College Col. Burley Oak Tree Dedication Ceremony, held on the St. Philip’s College’s campus, August 18, 2022. The 100-plus-year-old oak tree is part of the Burley homestead of the late retired U.S. Army Col. Roy W. Burley, Sr., for many generations. The tree now resides on the college campus with a plaque to share with future generations the legacy of “The Colonel”. (U.S. Army Photo by Bethany L. Huff)
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Robby Wehagen, House of Representatives deputy chief of staff and legislative director, talks to CW4 Natasha Ryan, an aviation safety officer assigned to 603rd Aviation Support Battalion, during a hangar tour at Hunter Army Airfield, August 22, 2022. During Wehagen’s tour, he received a command brief, toured an aircraft hangar and visited Soldiers assigned to the installation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Caitlin Wilkins)
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San Diego (Aug. 20, 2022) Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, speaks to members of the Navy SEAL-UDT Association about the current status of the force and Naval Special Warfare initiatives at the association’s annual west coast reunion. NSW is the nation’s premiere maritime special operations force that extends the Fleet and Joint Force’s reach for collection and lethality, delivers all domain options to undermine our enemies’ confidence, and strengthens diplomatic leverage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Weir/Released)
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Eric Kripke Confirms That The Boys Season 4 Is Now Filming
Amazon subscribers had to endure a two-year wait between The Boys seasons 2 and 3 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, the wait for season 4 won’t be as long. Showrunner Eric Kripke and several principal cast members have announced that cameras are officially rolling on the new episodes, which all but guarantees a 2023 return for the series.
Cast members Karl Urban (Butcher) and Jack Quaid (Hughie) actually began teasing the start of production last week. But today marks the first proper day of filming. Additionally, Kripke shared the title page for the premiere episode’s script, revealing that the next new episode is called “Department of Dirty Tricks.” You can view Kripke’s post below.
Day One#Season4 #TheBoys #TheBoysTV @TheBoysTV @PrimeVideo @SPTV pic.twitter.com/M66rk8tpR1
— Eric Kripke (@therealKripke) August 22, 2022
The Boys typically borrows the names of story arcs from the comics for its episode titles. Regardless, this particular name doesn’t seem to come from Garth Ennis or Darick Robertson’s original series. But since it was written by David Reed, who recently penned two of season 3’s bloodiest episodes (including the finale), we can safely assume that it will jumpstart the new season on a delightfully gruesome note.
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Kripke previously shared that The Boys’ first live-action spinoff, Gen V, will debut its first season on Amazon before the flagship series returns. He also confirmed a symbiotic relationship between the two shows, hinting that Gen V will set up new plot threads that The Boys will expand upon during its own fourth season.
Speculation continues to run rampant about what the producers have planned for The Boys’ future. But one thing we can definitely expect is a bigger role for Cameron Crovetti’s Ryan Butcher. He will be formally promoted as a series regular when season 4 arrives. We can also look forward to meeting two new supes named Firecracker (Valorie Curry) and Sister Sage (Susan Heyward).
Amazon hasn’t announced a release date for The Boys season 4.
Are you happy to hear that the new season has finally started filming? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: The Boys Omnibus Vol. 1
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A 12-year-old pupil of Gateway Schools, Enugu, Ugbomyke Princewill Ebubechukwu, has emerged the winner of the first edition of Heirs Life Essay Championship.
The nationwide competition was organised by Heirs Life Assurance (HLA), a specialist life insurance company offering simple, quick, accessible, and reliable life insurance, retirement, and children’s education protection plans, with over one thousand pupils submitting entries from across the country.
As the overall winner, Princewill was presented a brand-new laptop, the prize for first place, and his school, Gateway Schools, represented by the proprietress Dr Loveline Ndu received the Heirs Life Essay Championship cup and N500,000 worth of books and other educational materials at the award ceremony held in Enugu, Enugu State on, Friday, August 19, 2022.
Participating students were tasked to submit a 500-word essay on the topic, ‘If I were the President of Nigeria.’
The over 1000 entries received were graded by a team of experts under the leadership of a notable Professor of English Language, followed by a selection interview for further quality assurance.
Other winners include Purity Chukwudi Chetachi, a Basic 5 pupil of Star of Hope School, Lagos, who emerged the first runner-up and won a cash prize of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000), and Abidoye Habeeb, a JSS 2 student of Mivara Secondary School, Lagos, who won third place with a cash prize of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000).
According to the MD/CEO of Heirs Life Assurance Limited, Niyi Onifade, the Essay Championship showcase the highly intellectual young future leaders in our nation.
“All the students who participated in this competition are winners. However, we can only award a few of them. Indeed, the quality of essays that we received from these amazing students was fascinating and the winner, PrincewillUgbomyke, expressed himself in such a remarkable way that one could easily visualise his dreams for our country. We congratulate Princewill, his school, and the other finalists, and wish all of them a very bright future.”
Speaking on behalf of the star prize winner, Ugbomyke Ebubechukwu, his parents, Mr and Mrs Ebubechukwu, appreciated Heirs Life for their initiative and the opportunity given to students to compete in an educative and cordial manner. They also wished the Management of Heirs Life greater successes in their future endeavours.
The Heirs Life Essay Championship is one of the company’s activities to launch its flagship product for schools – the Heirs Smart School Plan, an affordable low-cost plan that promises to pay a child’s school fees throughout his/her stay in the school if the parent is unable to do so in a case of death or permanent disability. The Smart School Plan served as an inspiration for the essay competition.
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In our age of TikTok clips and 180-character tweets, it makes sense that our literature would respond accordingly: Hence the rise of “flash fiction,” narratives compressed down to their dense cores, spinning rapidly and radiating energy like pulsars. Contemporary masters—Peter Orner, Joyce Carol Oates, John Edgar Wideman, Jamaica Kincaid—have gravitated to the form, finding an expansive freedom in the tight frame.
The author of two acclaimed novels, Atlas of Unknowns and The Tusk That Did the Damage, as well as a collection of short stories, Areogrammes, Tania James mines the creative possibilities of extreme brevity in “Going for Enfamil,” an homage to the experimental virtuoso Robert Coover (this story is dedicated to Coover’s “Going for a Beer”) and narrated in second person. In just under 500 words, she evokes the entwined lives of a mother and son and the complex world they inhabit. As any aging parent will tell you: It goes by so fast—you blink, and they’re all grown up. James puts a new twist on that platitude in “Going for Enfamil,” published exclusively by Oprah Daily. —Hamilton Cain, contributing editor
Going for Enfamil
You’re a new mom, it’s wonderful. You stroll the baby to the bodega, hoping they carry formula for newborns. While in line, the person behind you peers into the stroller and says with a kindly note of warning: “Savor it!” You fake a smile, reaching down to adjust the blanket when you realize the stroller is empty, and the baby—a toddler now—is beneath the counter, dumping packs of Big Red onto the floor, and by the time you’ve collected and returned all the Big Reds to their box on the shelf, you catch sight of a subtle movement out the corner of your eye and turn to your child, who looks at you guiltily, both hands deep in the kangaroo pouch of his hoodie, and haven’t you told him so many times that he can tell you anything? At your insistence he pulls from his pouch a shoplifted pack of cigarettes; “Cigarettes?” you say, “but you’re only 8!” “I’m 10, hello?” he says, scowling as you march him back to the counter, and exchange the cigarettes for an Almond Joy, which he eats joylessly as you both walk to the car, he taking the driver’s seat while you grip the door handle, yelling, “Red light, RED LIGHT,” while he says, “Mom, I know,” though what does he know of consequences, that is what you want to know, after your meeting with the principal, who has expelled him for selling handles of Irish whiskey from the back of his trunk, in the school parking lot no less, to which he shrugs and takes off on his bike to god knows where, certainly not home, where you sit up and wait until finally the doorbell rings, and there he is on your doorstep, in cap and gown—then, a tuxedo—then, his pajamas, frantically putting a baby in your arms, his baby, because his wife is in the car, already in labor with their second, and so you say of course, of course, and bundle the baby into the stroller before stepping outside and walking to the bodega, which is now a bakery, and where he is waiting alone at the corner table, his eyes red-rimmed.
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You sit. You put your hand on top of his hand, his hand that is no longer wearing a ring.
Tell me, you say. Didn’t I say you could tell me anything?
You’ll just make me into another one of your stories, he says.
This stings, because he wasn’t just another story—he was the story. Instead you say, I won’t, I promise.
You talk, the two of you, and then settle into stillness.
You look over at your granddaughter, who, to your relief, continues to sleep in the stroller. Overhead the oak tree gently thrashes its leaves, drawing your gaze to the sky, the great baffling sweep of it. All around you is the smell of warm bread. You draw this into your lungs and savor it.
Tania James is the author of Atlas of Unknowns and Aerogrammes ( Knopf). Her latest novel, The Tusk That Did the Damage (also Knopf) was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize and longlisted for the Financial Times Oppenheimer Fund Emerging Voices Award. Her next novel, Loot, will be published in 2023. | https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/a40380630/going-for-enfamil-tania-james-story/ | 2022-08-22T20:42:06Z | oprahdaily.com | control | https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/a40380630/going-for-enfamil-tania-james-story/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Senator representing Kano Central District and former Governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau on Monday explained that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and his group betrayed the trust reposed in him by aligning with the NNPP couple of months ago.
However, a highly rated traditional ruler from Northwest and former military head of state, were underground working for Senator Shekarau to dump the NNPP to work for the People Democratic Party ( PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
This is just as Senator Shekarau declined to inform his followers on whether he is leaving the NNPP, but assured them that the next line of action will be communicated to them within a few weeks to come.
He disclosed this on Monday at a meeting with the Shura advisory council drawn from 44 local government areas of the state which held at Kano Foundation Hall
His words “I will never be a party to injustice. My integrity is of utmost and not any political position that will make me compromise it and that of my people. Nobody will use position or money against my integrity.”
According to him, “All the agreements we had with him were betrayed by Kwankwaso and his boys and they did not accommodate one single person from my camp.”
He said, “We reached an agreement to accommodate my supporters into various elective positions in the party, but until now, the committee set up could not accommodate one single person apart from the Senatorial slot given to me.”
Senator Shekarau said,” I am a man of honour and integrity but his Governorship candidate (Abba Kabir Yusuf) who was given the responsibility to look at areas to accommodate my people into various elective positions never for one single day do so or even call for meeting talk less of accepting my supporters to contest”.
He added that “Nobody will use the money to change my conscience. I was a governor for eight years in Kano and people believed in my integrity. I am still living in a rented house in Abuja and never allocated a single plot of land to myself when I served as Governor in Kano and I challenged anyone who knows my plot of land to expose it.
He appealed to his teeming supporters to exercise patience and await his final decision on whether to remain in the NNPP or quit for another party.
However, a reliable source who preferred anonymity said, a prominent traditional ruler in the North West and a former military head of state (names withheld)were behind the move of Senator Shekarau to jettison the new party
It was also revealed that the clandestine game plan, is for Senator Shekarau to join the PDP and work for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar the PDP’s presidential flagbearer comes 2023
The source of the feeling of the prominent traditional ruler and former military head of state was that they felt that there was no credible and strong politician from the North West have political structure and, who are capable of commanding followers and acceptability among the rank and file members in the region for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
Also, another factor was that they were been informed that Dr Kwankwaso may work for the presidential candidate of APC, hence the only way to clip the wings of both the APC and its presidential flagbearer was to work on Senator Shekarau to dump the APC for the PDP.
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For early risers, mornings are a beautiful gift. They welcome brand-new beginnings into our lives and are one of the most pleasant times of the day—perfect for enjoying coffee, making breakfast, and even doing some reading. Mornings are also a good time to prepare your mind for the day ahead. Kick-starting your day in a productive way could be as simple as saying a little prayer of gratitude, doing mindful body movement, or reading inspirational quotes for motivation.
If waking up early isn’t your cup of tea, that's okay, too. You don’t have to force yourself to become a morning person—you can change your lifestyle in your own way and find what sparks joy in your life. Creating a morning routine that works for you can put you in a good mood and help start the day on a positive note.
For us, using words of encouragement is key to getting motivated in the morning. We’ve compiled quotes from acclaimed writers like Jeannette Walls and Mary Oliver along with Lady O herself to remind you of the beauty of the day ahead. So if you're looking for a nudge to push yourself to rise with the sun, these morning motivation quotes will help you start the day on a high note.
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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah once wrote: "Now, you see, your life whispers to you all the time if you're paying attention, from the moment you open your eyes in the morning until the moment you go to bed at night. It's just speaking to you."
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Lemony Snicket
In The Blank Book, novelist Lemony Snicket wrote: "Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have."
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Steve Maraboli
In Maraboli's self-help bookLife, the Truth, and Being Free, he wrote: "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love—then make that day count!"
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Jeannette Walls
"If you want to be reminded of the love of the Lord, just watch the sunrise," author and journalist Jeannette Walls wrote in her novel Half Broke Horses.
"Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself," Henry David Thoreau wrote in Walden.
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Richard Wilbur
"Outside the open window / The morning air is all awash with angels," the poet wrote in Collected Poems, 1943-2004.
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Kate Chopin
In Chopin's novel The Awakening, she wrote: "The morning was full of sunlight and hope."
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Michael Bassey Johnson
In his book the Song of Nature Lover., author and dramatist Johnson wrote: "The sun taught me how to love, by shining on everybody."
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Lidia Longorio
"Some mornings you have to remind yourself that you got through yesterday and you will get through today too," author and poet Lidia Longorio wrote in her book Hey Humanity.
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Mary Oliver
Oliver once wrote: "When I woke the morning light was just slipping in front of the stars and I was covered with blossoms," in Blue Iris: Poems and Essays.
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Tarang Sinha
Sinha wrote, "To greet a lovely morning, we must leave the night behind," in her book We Will Meet Again...
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Ron Baratono
In his book The Writings of Ron Baratono, Baratono wrote: "When we first wake up every morning, there's a calm in our minds. The challenge is to keep it there all day."
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Katherine Mansfield
In the Journal of Katherine Mansfield,Mansfield wrote: "Saw the sun rise. A lovely apricot sky with flames in it and then solemn pink. Heavens, how beautiful...I feel so full of love today after having seen the sun rise."
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Chris Matakas
"I have found that the morning is far more accessible when a good book awaits you," Matakas wrote in his book The Tao of Jiu Jitsu.
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Michelle N. Onuorah
"I love sunrises. They always signify something new and something beautiful. The darkness fading away," Onuorah wrote in Jane.
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Lailah Gifty Akita
Akita wrote, "Every morning, look in the mirror and affirm positive words into your life" in Pearls of Wisdom.
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Jonathan P. Lamas
"Just like the days, no two sunrises are ever the same," Lamas wrote in his book Out On My Own.
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John Steinbeck
"It was a morning like other mornings and yet perfect among mornings," Steinbeck wrote in The Pearl.
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Israelmore Ayivor
In his book Leaders' Watchwords, Ayivor wrote: "Don't predict the condition of the entire day by the state of the morning. You don't judge a book by its cover. A cloudy morning is no guarantee for a rainy day!"
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Are you happy? The question seems simple enough. But when you really take the time to assess your level of happiness, you may find you're out of balance, and you could be wondering how exactly to can fix it.
The truth of the matter is that a happier life means many things to different people. According to the 2022 Gallup poll, just 38 percent of Americans say they're satisfied with their daily lives. And a General Social Survey identified what is called "happiness inequality" in the United States, which means that in our country, levels of joy differ across racial, economic, and gender circumstance.
Though we all strive to be more positive, very few of us know how to go about bringing more pleasure into our lives, while pushing aside our negative thoughts and worries about how things should go. It's also easy to fall into a trap of thinking that a happy life means every single day must be perfect. The truth for most people is that happiness frequently lies in the tiny moments you find perhaps unexpectedly, such as going on a walk in your neighborhood with your partner, kids, and/or pets, or digging into that book you've been dying to read.
Follow these science-backed, expert-approved tips for how to be happy, and in time, you'll hopefully find that a sense of satisfaction is less about the big, grand moments and more about the little pockets of joy you'll discover along the way.
Set boundaries.
If self-care is a priority for your overall happiness, it's important to give yourself permission to say no. "Be diligent about your boundaries," advises Virginia Williamson, a Connecticut-based marriage and family therapist.
"It's easy to fall into a pattern of overextending ourselves, both personally and professionally, only to feel taken advantage of, run down, or resentful. Create limits for yourself and others, and be consistent about maintaining them. This sets the stage for happier relationships, which greatly impacts the quality of our lives."
What's a strategy to get the hang of saying no to bring happiness into your life? According to psychotherapist Laura Leinwand, instead of responding with immediate rejection, set a deadline—allowing yourself to become comfortable with whatever decision you make, while also honoring your relationships.
And while the concept of no may at first seem a bit self-centered, Leinwand explains that "healthy boundaries enables others to have clarity about what they can expect from you."
Use aromatherapy for self-care.
Not only do essential oils, like lavender and peppermint, have a calming effect, but they also help to clear your mind when you're stressed.
"Aromatherapy is an excellent mood booster when you've hit a slump," offers Reiki Master healer and sex and relationship coach Cara Kovacs. "Citrus scents wake you up, lavender or ylang ylang can soothe, and warm scents like vanilla or clove can make you feel warm and safe. Keep essential oils by your desk or in your purse, she suggests.
To get started, put a few drops on your palms, rub them together, and gently waft them over your face. This simple ritual is both calming and elevating. Plus, it makes you pause and luxuriate in the moment.
"Appreciating the present is one of the best ways to feel lighter and happier," says Kovacs.
Recite affirmations to combat negative emotions.
"Affirmations are statements or propositions that are declared to be true," explains author Shawngela Pierce, who studies naturopathic medicine.
Regarding how they can make you happy, Pierce references a 2015 brain-imaging study published in the Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience journal, where scientists reviewed what happens in the brain when people practice self-affirmation. They found that participants who were affirmed showed increased activity in the region of the brain that processes self-worth and valuation.
One easy way to get in the daily habit of using affirmations is to come up with five aspirational sentences about yourself beginning with the words, "I am." For example, "I am living my best life," "I am loved," or "I am healthy." Then, repeat those statements aloud first thing in the morning and again before you go to sleep at night. This will boost your self-esteem and program your subconscious to think more positive thoughts.
Bring nature into your home.
Your spirit isn't the only thing that may be in need of a happiness makeover. Sprucing up your home and integrating more natural elements, like plants, wood, organic soy candles, or wallpaper covered with nature scenes, could be the key to greater health and happiness. Or you can try organizing and de-cluttering your home to help freshen up the energy in your space.
While you've got the design bug, be mindful of certain colors that are said to naturally make you happier. Yellow, sky blue, violet, green, and sage are shades known to give mood boosts.
"Everything we surround ourselves with impacts our emotional state," says holistic interior designer Nora Bouz, founder of Lucida, Wellbeing by Design, an interior design practice. "When we are mindful of what goes into our homes and how they're arranged, they will transform into powerful places that support healthy habits and increase joy. Being out in nature (and therefore bringing natural elements into your home) can help reduce stress and induce positive emotions, a 2010 study by the Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine found."
Ready to get started? "Common houseplants, such as peace lilies, areca palms, dwarf date palms, and Boston ferns, have the ability to remove toxins from the air, according to the NASA Clean Air Study," Bouz says. If you don't exactly have a green thumb, use fabric and wallpaper with plant motifs that will at least instill the feeling of nature, she says.
Also, keep your windows clean so that natural light can enter your home. In areas where you spend extended periods of time and natural light is not accessible, use daylight bulbs, which mimic the sun's color temperature, she suggests.
And don't forget about sound. Noise machines that loop birds, water, and wind also help bring the outdoors in.
Or better yet...actually go outside.
"Have you ever noticed that your mood elevates when you spend time outside?" asks registered dietitian and performance nutritionist Kristin Koskinen. "That’s because human skin is able to create serotonin, a feel-good neurohormone. Exposure to sunshine helps the brain to regulate sleep cycles. Sitting by a sunny window is nice, but for the full serotonergic benefits, you need to get some skin in the outdoor game.
Lincoln-Nichols also advocates for incorporating more vitamin D into your diet. Foods with vitamin D include a variety of fish, yogurt, eggs, and (fortified) orange juice.
"Low levels of the 'sunshine vitamin' have been associated with feelings of depression and sadness," adds Lincoln-Nichols. Make it a habit to regularly (and safely) soak up adequate amounts of sunlight, especially if you live in a temperate climate with long days and short nights. Just don't forget the SPF!
Have more chocolate to boost your levels of happiness.
When it comes to your emotions, trust your gut. According to research from the California Institute of Technology, about 90 percent of your serotonin is produced in the gastrointestinal tract. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that scientists refer to as the "happy chemical" because it contributes to well-being.
"We are what we eat, and studies have shown that the connection between gut and brain greatly affects our mood," says Dixie Lincoln-Nichols, certified health and wellness coach and creator of Inside Outer Beauty Market. "Eat foods that increase happy feelings. Dark chocolate, for example, reduces the stress hormone cortisol. Protein-packed quinoa contains flavonoids, which are a group of plant chemicals found in fruits, veggies, grains, tea, and wine. Flavonoids have been said to have a calming effect."
Take a walk.
It's been proven that exercise can affect your mood. Sure, a sweat session at the gym can serve as a distraction from whatever problems you're facing. But you don't need an intense hour of spin class or running on the treadmill to reap the benefits.
A 2016 study conducted by psychologists at Iowa State University found that going for a 12-minute stroll, even without a walking partner or being outdoors, could improve your mood significantly. You can even exercise while cleaning or doing the laundry. Got a stack of heavy towels or pants? Use them as resistance during a set of lunges or squats, or you can lift your hamper above your head a few times to strengthen your arms and shoulders.
"We need our physical choices to help our emotional state," explains Fati Marie, personal growth and positive mindset coach at Four Moons Spa. "Moderate exercise allows the body to get into the balanced state that it needs to stabilize hormones and release endorphins."
Make a bucket list.
Giving yourself something to look forward to is yet another way of how you can become happier. In 2007 study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, researchers tested how people respond to future events versus reflecting back on them after they happen.
Turns out, study participants' emotional reactions heightened when they thought about the occasion before it actually occurred. For example, the subjects got more excited about a ski trip in the future than they did about a getaway in the past. Whether it’s anticipating a new book or movie that's coming out, trying out a dish at a trendy restaurant, or planning a vacation, you'll feel happiest creating a list of things you want to see, do, or experience, rather than checking them off and remembering how fun they were.
Need a few ideas to get you started? Here we have a full list of simple activities that you can do alone (or with close friends).
Keep a gratitude journal.
While adopting an attitude of gratitude won't necessarily change your circumstances, it can shift your energy and alter your perspective.
"Don’t just say you're thankful for a specific thing or person. Instead analyze how grateful you are," recommends Caroline Leaf, neuroscientist and author of Think, Learn, Succeed, who has also served as an adviser on a mental health initiative committee for the White House. "Keep a record of every time you're grateful, every time you're feeling down, and how your attitude affects your ability to think and act in a particular situation," she recommends. Also, try setting a daily phone alert to remind you to take a second to appreciate even the small good things in your life, such as the taste of your morning coffee or tea or the comfort of a favorite blanket.
Listen to music to drown out negative thoughts.
Besides the fun you'll have dancing to upbeat tunes, there's actually science to back up the notion that uplifting songs can positively impact your brain.
"Music has been found to reduce pain, alleviate anxiety, increase immune functioning, and increase positive emotions," says Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, an arts-based psychotherapy practice and training center in Chicago. "Music has a direct link to your emotions, so when you're stressed-out, sing along and feel the anxiety leave your body."
Pay it forward.
Being kind to others and giving back ignites the pleasure centers in the brain that are responsible for releasing endorphins. It's what is commonly referred to as "the helper's high," according to scientists of the Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) at the University of California, Berkeley.
"I know life already feels too hectic, so the idea of adding more to your plate seems ridiculous," suggests mental health professional Kryss Shane. "However, sometimes doing for others can bring a sense of peace and a new perspective to your own life."
Shane suggests using something you're good at to help. If you love to bake, bring cookies to to a local hospital's staff. Or, if you adore shopping, find a charity that accepts toys, winter coats, or other items for people in your community who can't afford them. Perhaps you're great at giving advice. Contact your local high school and offer to mentor an academic or sports team. "By combining what you love to do and focusing on those in need, you get to see how your talents can bring happiness to others."
Spend less time on your phone.
Disconnecting from technology, social media, and work frees up time to engage in other hobbies and activities that bring you joy. But let's face it: If you have a job that requires you to check your email frequently, or you can't resist posting that adorable photo on Instagram, perhaps you can start with the small goal of not checking your phone 20 minutes before bed.
Researcher YoungAh Park, PhD, of Kansas State University reports that people who unplug after work hours solve problems in a more proactive manner and are more engaged at work.
"One cause of stress and burnout can be the lack of an end to our workday," says certified life coach and public health professional Nancie Vito. "It isn't very relaxing to constantly check email or respond to texts. We need time to replenish and recharge our batteries."
Flipd, the free Android and iOS app, allows you to lock time-consuming apps and games for a set of period of time, helping you to create a distraction-free zone without thinking about it. If you have an iPhone, take advantage of the settings available with the newer operating system. Think of the "Do Not Disturb" function as giving your screen a nap. Only the apps and phone calls you select will get through so you won't miss a call from the babysitter, but you can ignore, well, everyone else. Or try "App Limits," which lets you schedule daily times to use certain apps. For example, if you're at work, you can obstruct Facebook, or when you're at home, you can block the workplace chat app Slack.
Fake it till you make it.
There's a reason why Dick Van Dyke encouraged fans to "put on a happy face" in the 1963 musical film Bye Bye Birdie. It actually works. Smiling, particularly when you don't feel like it, can impact how you feel and reduce stress. However, in spite of the benefits, you shouldn't feel pressured to do so. There's nothing more annoying than walking down the street and having a stranger tell you to smile.
An amusing study by the University of Cardiff in Wales found that people who could not frown due to Botox injections were happier on average than those who could frown. Similarly, research from the University of Kansas showed that smiling helps reduce the body’s response to stress and lower heart rate in tense situations.
Read a book or watch TV.
As if you needed another excuse to bury your nose in a good book.
In a study by Mindlab International at the University of Sussex, researchers concluded that reading for six minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 68 percent. A 2015 study found that those who read for 30 minutes a week are 20 percent more likely to be satisfied in their life than non-readers, and 21 percent less likely to experience feelings of depression.
And binge-watchers, those marathon TV sessions on the couch could actually pay off in the long run, at least where your emotional well-being is concerned. According to a 2013 Netflix survey, 73 percent of participants reported feeling positive after streaming their favorite feel-good shows, and 76 percent of adults said that watching multiple episodes was "a welcome refuge from their busy lives." So go ahead; have a guilt-free streaming session.
Practice self-compassion.
It's incredibly easy for us to be our own worst enemies, especially when the going gets tough in life. But practicing self-compassion can feel incredibly complex, and you might have no idea where to begin. A 2022 study published in Personality and Individual Differences breaks it down in three components, including being kind to yourself, being mindful in the moment, and remembering a sense of common humanity—acknowledging that we all go through tough times, and that it's okay to not always be on your A-game.
The study's lead researcher, psychologist Benjamin Schellenberg, recommends practicing mindfulness by savoring small moments, even when you're having a bad day. "There are many different ways people can savor," Schellenberg told Forbes. "You can share an experience with a friend, try to stay in the moment, loudly shout and jump for joy, or quietly reflect on the happiness you are experiencing."
"It’s really important to be nice to yourself," concluded Schellenberg. "Being nice to yourself during bad times involves treating yourself with compassion, and being nice to yourself during good times involves savoring and maximizing your positive feelings."
Don’t go chasing happiness.
We know, we just gave you a whole bunch of steps to help guide you to a happier version of you. But if you're obsessing over your own happiness, you might actually be stopping yourself from finding it naturally, according to the findings of a 2021 study published in Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences.
Researchers split participants into two groups, giving one group a fake newspaper article focused on happiness, while the other group read an unrelated article. The latter group seemed markedly more disappointed, with researchers concluding that the pursuit of happiness can often leave people feeling deflated and dissatisfied.
Putting pressure on yourself to feel happy likely isn't serving you, and might actually be counterproductive to your own satisfaction and well-being. Letting go of the "make it or break it" approach to happiness can alleviate the pressure you feel to lead a perfect life. Just as the tide ebbs and flows, the seasons of your life will, too. Take each day as it comes, and you never know when an unexpectedly joyful moment will present itself. Don't miss it!
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Grief is a difficult emotion to grapple with, and it’s usually a drawn-out process that goes through many stages. One of those stages is the bargaining stage, which is basically a defense mechanism.
It’s important to point out that not everyone goes through the stages of grief that have been popularized. “Some people do not go through the stages, or in that order, and some stages do not apply for some people,” says psychologist Paul Coleman, PsyD, author of Finding Peace When Your Heart Is in Pieces.
Still, the stages of grief are common, and plenty of people can relate to them. But what is the bargaining stage of grief, and how can you know if you’re in it? Mental health experts break it down.
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What are the stages of grief?
In the book On Death and Dying, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD, spells out the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
The stages, she explains in the book, are an attempt to process the change that comes from a loss and protect yourself while you’re learning to adapt to a new reality after the loss. While the stages are consistent, the actual grieving process can look different for everyone, Kübler-Ross says.
What is the bargaining stage of grief?
The bargaining stage of grief is a stage in which you may try to negotiate with yourself or with a higher power to try to undo the loss, according to the American Psychological Association (APA).
It’s characterized by an attempt to negotiate a deal with God or fate that would put off your own death or that of someone else who is important to you, or that would end another loss.
“It is a defense mechanism, and it means that someone has not yet emotionally accepted the reality of pending death,” Coleman says.
What does bargaining look like?
Bargaining can involve thoughts that are usually irrational, says psychologist John Mayer, PhD, author of Family Fit: Find Your Balance in Life. That can including “if only” thoughts like, “If only I had visited more, the loss wouldn’t have happened” or “If I do X, the loss will be taken away.”
“It can also include pleading or begging for the loss not to occur or to be reversed,” Mayer says.
“Some people may bargain with God,” Coleman says, citing thoughts like, If you cure a loved one, I will do X for you as an example.
“After a death, survivors may wonder if they did enough to prevent the death or did enough in general for the person that died,” Coleman says. “They go back to a point in time before someone died and imagine what could have been done differently, almost as if by obsessing about it they can change history. Of course, they cannot. So it means they still have not yet reached the place of acceptance.”
The bargaining stage may also include fear, anxiety, and blaming yourself or others for the loss, says clinical psychologist Thea Gallagher, PsyD, a clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health and cohost of the Mind in View podcast.
How to move through the bargaining stage of grief
Grief can look different for everyone but “the only way through grief is through it,” Gallagher says. Because of that, “you have to do the work to get to the other side,” she says.
Coleman says that it is important to realize that it’s “normal and appropriate to grieve” and that regrets can be normal when someone is grieving. “But going back in time to change history is another way of defending against the reality of loss,” he says. “Emotional acceptance is key to all kinds of grief. To be able to be sad about what happened, even horribly sad, but accepting the reality, will be a place where gratitude for what was and hope for what can be takes root.”
If you can’t do that, he says, you are “wrestling with reality, [and] reality always wins.”
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Over six hundred youths and women from Ebonyi North Senatorial zone have been trained on orchard establishment and management.
The training was organized by Senator Samuel Egwu in collaboration with the federal college of horticulture, Gombe State.
The beneficiaries are drawn from the four local governments of Ohaukwu, Izzi, Abakaliki and Ebonyi that make up the zone.
Apart from the issuance of certificates, each of the participants received a marching grant to start up any choosing options in fruits and seed productions
Orchard establishment and management are one of the areas in Agriculture with high unharnessed potential especially in the South East because of the soil texture and favourable weather conditions.
Egwu who was represented by former Chairman of Ebonyi local government, Professor Adaeze Nwuzor, during the training said the resolved to train the beneficiaries on the orchard establishment and management followed his in-depth research.
He noted that the purpose of the training is to build the capacity of youths and women to become not only self-reliant but also employers of labour.
He opined that stability can only be achieved in society when youths and women are empowered and positively engaged.
Nwofe Philip Mgboko, PDP Chairman, Izzi LGA lauded Egwu for the training and described it as timely.
He said “it is agricultural programme that focuses on training young farmers on how to grow orchards and it is coming at the right time, a farming season. This programme will help my people, our people have been yearning for help to facilitate their farms and it is coming at a time they are doing farming.
“He has been doing well and this is the third time Senator Egwu is training our youths on Agriculture this year and we ask him to continue to do good, to continue to attract democracy dividends. Last time, he donated electricity transformers to restore light in our place. It is a democratic dividend that is accrued to our people and we believe that our people will vote him en mass so that in the next dispensation, he will be the Senate President and we will get more”.
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Every month, our editors round up things they think are worth being on your radar. August's “O List” is all about products to ease the hectic time of the back-to-school season. Whether you are packing a child up for college or getting back into the office, we have you covered. You'll find everything from tools to keep the family organized to an on-the-go lunch food warmer to the chicest laptop case around. Happy back-to-school shopping!
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That’s the Spirit
If you’re looking for a subtle way to honor your university, these leather tassel key chains come in a variety of popular school color combos. You can also monogram your initials onto them!
Mark and Graham, Multicolor leather tassel key chains, $45 each.
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One and Done
Perfect for cramped dorms (or those with little counter space), this cute oven will toast a single bagel, a mini pizza, or a couple of cookies in a snap. It also comes in four spiffy shades and is easy to clean, another selling point for time-strapped college kids.
Dash, mini toaster oven, originally $30, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH.
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Head Games
You can safely ride to school or work and then stash this fold-up helmet in your bag. Both durable and lightweight, its partytrick is that it can be condensed into half its size.
Fend collapsible bicycle helmet, $119.
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Think Box
In a dorm, extra space is a rare commodity. This trunk, available in a bunch of colors, provides stylish storage (it’s made from durable birch hardwood) that can also function as a seat when needed.
PB Teen, Cube dorm trunk, $199.
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Hat Trick
Bad hair days, be gone! These cotton baseball caps come in a bunch of colors and can be decked with the terry cloth initial of your choice.
Rey Toz, Terry letter baseball hats, originally $30 each, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH.
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Smooth Operator
Getting out the door on time can be tricky. Add being wrinkle-less to the agenda, and tardiness may be on tap. Enter this hybrid steamer-iron made of recycled material that smooths out kinks swiftly. Bonus: Steam helps reduce unpleasant odors if your clothing is due for a cleaning.
Steamery, Cirrus 3 iron steamer, $180.
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Carried Away
This sturdy backpack is made of water-resistant and washable neoprene to weather any storm and is packed with pockets for all the essentials.
Dagne Dover, Medium Dakota backpacks, $185 each.
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Top Flight
You can’t go wrong with a classic striped tee—especially if it’s one of these long-sleeved, 100 percent pima cotton styles that is a true workhorse piece. Wear it with jeans on the weekend or under a blazerfor the office.
AYR, The French Fry T-shirts, $78 each.
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In the House
This indoor video camera with a two-way talking system will help you keep an eye (and ear) on things at home. It’ll pick up motion and instantly send you a notification so you can chat with whoever is on the other end.
Ring, Indoor cam, $60.
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Hot on the Case
These days, your laptop bag is just as important as your handbag. This quilted style could double as a carryall with its fun checkered print and totable top handle.
Clare V, Laptop case, $155.
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The Write Stuff
Sometimes a schedule needs to be seen. Whether you want to keep track of all the family to-dos or what’s on the menu for the week, these peel-and-stick whiteboards will keep you and the fam organized.
Chasing Paper, School schedule and weekly menu, originally $22 each, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH.
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Good as Gold
If these napkin rings remind you of signet rings, you’re spot-on. Made of gold-finished brass, they’ll class up any table.
Blue Pheasant Clark napkin rings, originally $22 each, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH.
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Sweet Success
A little sugar rush might be the key to a successful late-night study session. These gummies and sour candies come in a reusable Lucite box and are customizable—choose the colors and candy. Bonus: Whatever message or school name you top it off with is edible, too.
Bobby Pop, Go College boxes of candy, $75 each.
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Cell Bent
Think of this device as a germ-killing toaster for tech. Slip in your phone and it will be lowered into the omni-lux chamber, where it will be sanitized in 30 seconds with high-intensity UV-C LED lights. Then, just like Pop-Tarts, your phone will zip back up and be good to go.
Simple Human, Cleanstation, originally $200, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH.
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Turn on the Heat
Used to carrying your lunch to work in a container and popping it in the microwave? No more. Great for everything from soups to oatmeal, this colorful 20-ounce caddy, complete with a lid and handle, is a lunch tote and food warmer in one.
Crockpot, Lunch Crock food warmers, $45 each.
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Tech Talk
The iPad Air has had an update. This next-generation tablet is faster (60 percent, to be exact), lighter, and available in five new colors. It’s also made of recycled materials, so you can feel good about your screen time.
Apple, iPad Air tablets, from $599 each.
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Bless Your Soles
Clogs win the award for perfect shoe to transition into fall. These are sustainably made with lining from recycled plastic bottles, responsibly sourced leather, and natural beechwood. And for each pair you buy, a tree is donated to Trees for the Future.
Dr. Scholls Shoes, Original clogs, originally $150 per pair, now 20 percent off with code OPRAH.
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An About-Face
With Jones Road, makeup maven Bobbi Brown wanted to create cleanly formulated products that would be easy to use. Dab this light-reflecting complexion enhancer anywhere you want a pop. Wear it alone or layer it on top of foundation to refresh and brighten skin.
Jones Road, Miracle Balms, $38 each.
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Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre has pledged to hold accountable officials who failed to prevent the deadly al-Shabab attack on Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu. (BBC)
Mr Barre made the remarks on state-owned Somali National TV after the security forces ended a nearly 35-hour siege on the popular hotel.
“We cannot tolerate a repeat of what happened,” he said and vowed that “those who neglected their duties would be held accountable”.
Health Minister Ali Hajji Aden said that 21 people were killed and 117 wounded in the fighting between security forces and al-Shabab militants at the hotel.
Mr Barre visited the wounded and said those who were seriously injured would be taken outside the country for specialised treatment.
The Somali government was widely criticised for failing to quickly end the hotel siege.
Politicians expressed concern over the presence of different units of the security forces without a central command in Mogadishu, which they said was in itself “a security threat”.
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“We started our day maintaining speed and position in the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops / TRACKER Off Road Chevy and then we had to make a decision with pit strategy. We went with the strategy of keeping strong track position because it was really difficult to pass. During the final stage, we got spun and ended up having to go to pit road earlier than planned and it put us way back on the restart. We fought back all day long and after our final pit stop, a few cautions came out so we were able to gain some spots. Pretty up and down day for our team but I’m proud of how hard we worked all day. We’re looking forward to Daytona.”
-Austin Dillon
Tyler Reddick and the No. 8 KCMG Chevrolet Team Grab Solid Eighth-Place Finish at Watkins Glen
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“Everyone on the KCMG team did a good job today. We lost a lot of track positions when I spun in the bus stop but we fought our way back and we were in contention for a top five at the end of the race. We started off the day in wet conditions and once the track dried our KCMG Chevrolet got really tight. We made the car better by the end of the race. We finished seventh but I was hoping for a top five.”
-Tyler Reddick
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Burton and his Cup Series peers took the green flag on a wet track riding on rain tires after showers delayed the start of the race for nearly two hours.
Burton, who qualified 30th for Sunday’s 90-lap run on the 2.45-mile Watkins Glen International track, spun in the opening laps, pitted for tires and fuel on Lap 11.
After the track dried and teams switched to standard tires, he ended the second Stage in 25th place.
As teams employed various pit strategies, Burton moved up to 18th place in the opening laps of the race’s third segment before making a scheduled green-flag stop at Lap 53.
Returning to the track outside the top 30, he worked his way up to 28th place.
Burton and the No. 21 team now head to Daytona International Speedway for Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400, the 26th and final race of the Cup Series regular season.
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The eighth annual KerbyStrong 100 will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 at Macon Speedway, Macon, IL. Time trials start at 6 p.m.; racing begins at 7 p.m.
- Decatur Building Trades Big Ten Pro Late Models 50- $1000 to Win
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“This annual fundraiser is held in memory of Kerby Damery, a highly respected, competitive driver who enjoyed life and racing in his hometown track right here at Macon Speedway,” said Bob Sargent, owner, Macon Speedway.
In 2007 at age 42, Kerby was diagnosed with stage 4 appendix cancer. He fought valiantly for eight years and on Feb. 8, 2015, he won the checkered flag of life.
In his memory, a registered 501(c) (3) charitable Foundation was created with proceeds to benefit local cancer patients who need help with transportation, prescriptions, medical equipment or any other need(s) as deemed necessary.
“The mission of the KerbyStrong Foundation is to inspire others to never give up, provide education about cancer screenings and provide support for cancer patients and their families,” says Nikki Damery, Kerby Damery’s widow, and Executive Director of the KerbyStrong Foundation. “On Sept. 17, our Annual KerbyStrong 100 race helps us to remember Kerby and his orange and blue late model car #10 – his passion to always give back to help others.”
Special thanks to this year’s KerbyStrong 100 gold sponsors: Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois, Memorial Health System, Operating Engineers Local 965 and Phoenix Tile Distributors, Inc. Other sponsors include the Hayes Family, McLeod Express, DynaGraphics, Decatur Battery, Illini Pharmacy Supply, Carpenters Local 270, Green Hyundai, Stan Ferguson Drywall; as well as many in-kind donations.
“Throughout the years, the Damery family has been very humbled by the support and generosity of the community. Kerby’s positive, determined spirit will remain forever #KERBYSTRONG.”
For more information, visit www.kerbystrong.com.
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While both the Coke Zero Sugar 400 and Wawa 250 Powered by Coca Cola races at Daytona International Speedway will take place this weekend under the lights, fans young and old alike will have plenty – and we mean PLENTY – to do throughout the days and nights – including lots of fun via the new NASCAR app - for a ‘world-class’ experience like no other.
The track’s Midway, located on the outside of the track’s frontstretch (parallel to International Speedway Blvd.), will be a bevy of fun and exciting interactive activities for families, beginning at noon on Friday and Saturday, leading up to both big races – the Wawa 250 (7:30 pm Friday) and Coke Zero Sugar 400 (7:00 p.m. Saturday), the ‘last-chance’ race to make the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
The Midway will be a packed house, with 50 exhibits and activations to get long-time fans, as well as newcomers to the sport of NASCAR and The World Center of Racing, amped up while enjoying multiple performance acts amidst the multitude of fan experiences.
Before NASCAR’s warriors battle or the final playoff spot, there will be plenty of can’t-miss, fun things to do, which can be found at www.
- So Much to Do! Some of the 50 interactive displays consist of a host of Daytona International Speedway and NASCAR corporate partners, plus a NASCAR Kids Zone, NASCAR teams’ merchandise haulers, the Coca-Cola eNASCAR Gaming display, NASCAR track pace cars, Axe Throwing, Caricature Artists, Car Corral, local dance companies and martial arts academies at the FEVO Group Performance Stage, the internationally acclaimed XPOGO stunt team, the popular Trackside Live Stage Presented by Race for the Championship, and much more.
- The Trackside Live Stage Presented by Race for the Championship brings guests a live show filled with Q&A’s, concerts, performances and more. It will be the site of appearances from multiple drivers and NASCAR dignitaries for fan question/answer sessions. Friday’s slate includes drivers’ Austin Hill, Alex Labbe and Landon Cassill while Saturday showcases the premier series latest winner, Kyle Larson, along with Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, William Byron and seven-time DAYTONA 500 Champion Richard Petty.
- Musical acts scheduled to be in the Midway include Stereo FM, 95 South, Blue Stone Circle, country singer Celeste Kellogg, and country singer and lifelong NASCAR fan Tim Dugger.
- The Trackside Live Stage Presented by Race for the Championship brings guests a live show filled with Q&A’s, concerts, performances and more. It will be the site of appearances from multiple drivers and NASCAR dignitaries for fan question/answer sessions. Friday’s slate includes drivers’ Austin Hill, Alex Labbe and Landon Cassill while Saturday showcases the premier series latest winner, Kyle Larson, along with Tyler Reddick, Ty Gibbs, William Byron and seven-time DAYTONA 500 Champion Richard Petty.
- Lights! Camera! Action! Fans are encouraged to download the NASCAR Tracks App in order to be a part of their own show with the #LightUpDAYTONA experience. Following the command on Friday and Saturday, as well as during the 2nd stage break in the Coke Zero Sugar 400, fans will be asked to hold up their phones with the camera facing the track. The app’s functions will then light up those phone camera flashlights, creating a light show that flashes to the tune of the music and video playing at the track. NASCAR-themed trivia will also be available through the Tracks App, where fans can test their knowledge on all things stock car racing every hour (4) leading up to pre-race for both days.
- To participate, fans simply download the NASCAR Tracks App from their app store prior to heading the race (once in the app and under Daytona International Speedway, select ’light show’ and allow microphone/camera access). The Speedway public address announcer will prompt fans to open the app, and inaudible triggers will take over, pulsing fans’ smartphone flashlights and LED screens in sync to the beat of music. The light show technology doesn’t require cellular service, Bluetooth or a Wi-Fi connection. Fans can keep the app open after the light show so not to miss the chance to take a synchronized selfie with their frame of choice. Along with the light show, fans will participate in a series of interactive trivia, competing against friends, family, and other fans for the chance to win a prize.
- Walk of Fame Unveil! As is tradition, a block of concrete that will highlight the handprint, footprint and signature of the DAYTONA 500 Champion – 2022 Champion Austin Cindric - will be unveiled at the DAYTONA 500 Champion’s Walk of Fame in front of the track Ticket and Tours Building Friday (Aug. 26). Fans can witness the unveiling and see Cindric, along with Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher during the official ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Cindric, a NASCAR Cup Series rookie became a part of DIS history earlier this year, securing the win in The Great American Race in his No. 2 Team Penske Ford. Cindric will join a host of other DAYTONA 500 Champions, who have their name as part of the Walk of Fame.
- Fireworks Celebration! Fans should also stick around for the huge, celebratory fireworks show immediately following Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400, just before the winner makes his way to the Ruoff Mortgage Victory Lane.
Entering the Coke Zero Sugar 400, 15 drivers have secured a spot in the 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The man on the bubble is defending Coke Zero Sugar 400 winner Ryan Blaney, who sits third in the championship points standings but has yet to win thus far in 2022. He currently holds a 25-point edge of Martin Truex, Jr. for the final Playoff position. If a 2022 non-winning driver is victorious, however, that driver will take the final Playoff position.
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Eight-time Delta Speedway presented by Valley Strong Credit Union track champion Caden Sarale of Stockton returned to victory lane by taking the tenth round of the winged Super 600 Micro Sprint action on Saturday night. Sarale was one of four winners on the 1/7th mile dirt oval at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds in Stockton.
Sarale was the quickest qualifier in Super 600 with a blistering 9.697-second lap which tied with two-time consecutive race winner Alex Panella of Stockton. Fresno’s Mattix Salmon and Brentwood’s Jeffrey Pahule split the 10-lap heat races.
Sarale started the 30-lap feature in fourth but immediately charged to the bottom to challenge for the lead. Austin Wood from the outside pole fended off Sarale in the early stages.
Wood paced Sarale throughout the feature in heavy lapped traffic. They raced side-by-side on the backstretch on lap 21 but Wood kept the top spot. Sarale finally drove around the outside of Wood to lead lap 24.
Sarale drove off for the $500 victory over Wood, Austin Torgerson of Medford, Oregon, Grass Valley’s Izaak Sharp, and Ashton Torgerson.
Stockton’s Nikko Panella won his fourth Non-Wing feature of the year worth $500 to win. Brian Gilbert led the 28 entries in time trials before Ashton Torgerson, Brentwood’s Robbie Lewis, and Atwater’s Tim Vaught won the heat races. The strong turnout required a B-Main which was won by Travis Sullivan in his return to Delta Speedway.
Panella led all 30-laps wire-to-wire, while Sarale advanced from fourth on the grid to finish second. Gilbert started sixth then finished third. Carsen Perkins of Red Bluff and Austin Torgerson rounded out the top-five. Panella’s win narrowed the championship lead for Austin Torgerson over Panella to just four points.
Castro Valley’s Andrew Smith won his second 25-lap Restricted feature of 2022, worth $300. Points leader Lucas Mauldin of Rancho Murieta topped qualifying. Smith and Peyton Whitehouse of Pleasanton won the heat race action.
Vito Celli of Stockton led the first seven laps before Smith drove around the outside of him for the top spot. Smith held off Mauldin through a series of late race restarts for the win. Celli settled for third ahead of Adrianna DeMartini, and Landyn Snider of Kelseyville.
Jr. Sprints points leader Briggs Davis took home a third win in the division for the speedway’s youngest drivers. The 20-lap contest paid $200 to the victor. Davis, Braxon Vasconcellos, Jayden Carey of Ripon, and Kyle Klagenberg won the heat races. Davis then drove on to the win the feature after starting on the pole. Vasconcellos, Klagenberg, Heston Stepps of Oakdale, and Citrus Heights’ Haven Sherman rounded out the top-five.
Delta Speedway hosts the Dual at Delta on September 3rd and 4th with complete nights of points racing action on both days in the Labor Day special event.
Delta Speedway Stockton thanks Valley Strong Credit Union, Hoosier Tire, Scully’s Air, Kludt Oil and Propane, Interstate Truck Center, Papé Kenworth, Van De Pol Petroleum, Hostile Wheels, Genova Bakery, Winner’s Bingo, Stubborn Rods, Solari’s Backhoe Service, and PMP Chassis for their support of the 2022 racing season.
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Delta Speedway Results – August 20, 2022 Points Race #10
SUPER 600 (30 LAPS)
1. 24-Caden Sarale[4]; 2. 2-Austin Wood[2]; 3. 88-Austin Torgerson[6]; 4. 24S-Izaak Sharp[1]; 5. 02-Ashton Torgerson[12]; 6. 73-Nikko Panella[5]; 7. 5-Mattix Salmon[7]; 8. 12-Alex Panella[3]; 9. 19-Nate Matherly[9]; 10. 44X-Jeffery Pahule[8]; 11. 63-Colton Key[14]; 12. 21-Raio Salmon[10]; 13. 27-Ron Singh[16]; 14. 30-Isabel Barnes[13]; 15. 10R-Rylee Whitehouse[15]; 16. 23C-Cierra Wullenwaber[18]; 17. 67-Ryan Dotson[19]; 18. (DNF) 88J-Jeff Rosas[17]; 19. (DNF) 32A-Colton Huelsmann[11]
NON-WING (30 LAPS)
1. 73-Nikko Panella[1]; 2. 32-Caden Sarale[4]; 3. 4G-Brian Gilbert[6]; 4. 35-Carsen Perkins[5]; 5. 88-Austin Torgerson[7]; 6. 5-Mattix Salmon[15]; 7. 77-Sage Bordenave[14]; 8. 44T-Austin Taborski[20]; 9. 02-Ashton Torgerson[3]; 10. 2T-Taylor Mayhew[19]; 11. 88P-Koen Shaw[18]; 12. 34-Devon Courtnier[13]; 13. (DNF) 2-Austin Wood[2]; 14. (DNF) 13D-Drew Laeber[17]; 15. (DNF) 44X-Jeffery Pahule[11]; 16. (DNF) 85-Robbie Lewis[10]; 17. (DNF) 83V-Tim Vaught[8]; 18. (DNF) 23-Travis Sullivan[16]; 19. (DNF) 4X-Teagan Moles[9]; 20. (DNF) 23C-Cody Samuels[12]
RESTRICTED (25 LAPS)
1. 33-Andrew Smith[3]; 2. 55X-Lucas Mauldin[6]; 3. 29V-Vito Celli `[1]; 4. 9-Adrianna DeMartini[4]; 5. 2K-Landyn Snider[2]; 6. 5-Kellan Harper[8]; 7. 77K-Kyle Fernandez[5]; 8. 10P-Peyton Whitehouse[7]; 9. 98-Hayden Stepps[12]; 10. 25R-Brody Rubio[10]; 11. 09N-AJ Neilson[15]; 12. 25A-Bradley Anderson[16]; 13. 27C-Cameron Carraway[9]; 14. 20-Otto Perreira[17]; 15. 9J-Levi Osborne[14]; 16. 10J-Aubri Huckleberry[18]; 17. (DNF) 58C-Clay Mibach[13]; 18. (DNF) 10D-Dean Skrifvars[19]; 19. (DNF) 76-TK OBrien[11]
JR SPRINTS (20 LAPS)
1. 96-Briggs Davis[1]; 2. 13V-Braxon Vasconcellos[2]; 3. 11K-Kyle Klagenberg[4]; 4. 98-Heston Stepps[7]; 5. 12-Haven Sherman[5]; 6. 24N-Nathan Fernandez[9]; 7. 117-Alex Ranuio[6]; 8. 38J-Jackson Tardiff[12]; 9. 14Q-Quentin Hagopian[13]; 10. 55-Jayden Carey[8]; 11. (DNF) 26-Dylan Silva[11]; 12. (DNF) 55X-Maya Mauldin[3]; 13. (DNS) 25DD-Samantha Dozier
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Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net, NASCAR Driver Ryan Ellis, and Alpha Prime Racing are proud to announce today that Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net will be utilizing their sponsorship of the No.44 Chevy to support the Laughlin Family Foundation, which raises money to help those affected by rare cancer through education, awareness, and research. This fundraising campaign will run through the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race, the Food City 300, at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday, September 16th, 2022. The No.44 CorvetteParts.net / Keen Parts team will also be running a pink, white, and lavender color scheme at the race - the lavender color representing all of those affected by cancer, and as a tribute to The Laughlin Family Foundation.
During the duration of the campaign, fans who donate $100.00 or more will be able to get their name, or name of choice, on Ellis’ No.44 CorvetteParts.net Chevy as part of their “300 Laps Against Cancer” campaign - 300 names will be available, representative of the 300 laps of the race. Names will be spread from the trunk of the racecar down the side, integrated into the scheme. Fans can also show their support by recognizing someone who has been affected by cancer through the $100.00 donation. The deadline for name purchasing/submission is September 7th. Special event crew shirts will also be available for preorder for $75 beginning Monday, August 22nd until Friday, August 26th. Donations and crew shirt pre-orders can be made here: https://www.thelaughlinfamilyfoundation.org. In addition, VIP pit passes for the September 16th race will be available for auction, as well as other one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia.
Limited corporate/individual on-car sponsorships are also available through donations starting at $2500 - please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to inquire about pricing/locations. All proceeds will benefit The Laughlin Family Foundation’s fight against rare cancers.
As part of this initiative, Keen Parts is also a proud sponsor of the 2nd Annual Laughlin Family Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday, September 12th, 2022 at the Crofton Country Club in Crofton, Md. Two VIP pit passes to the September 16th race with meet and greets with Ellis and Craig Laughlin, as well as a sponsorship on Ellis’ CorvetteParts.net racecar will be available for auction exclusively at this event. Ellis will also be participating as a celebrity golfer at the tournament.
This will be the second year in a row that Tom and TJ Keen have chosen to raise money for the Laughlin Family Foundation. Last year, they raised over $20,000, which was split between the Laughlin Family Foundation and Susan G Komen. They’re hoping to raise over $100,000 this year.
CorvetteParts.net, a family-owned business owned by Tom and TJ Keen, sells parts and accessories for Corvette-lovers of all generations. They have been loyal NASCAR sponsors and friends of many within the industry since 2011, supporting drivers of all levels since then. The Keen’s elected to donate much of their sponsorship space to these foundations to raise money for these great causes. Just a few weeks ago, the Keen’s ran a special Autism Awareness / Autism Acceptance scheme at Michigan International Speedway with a colorful hand-drawn car, created by the family of former NHL Player Chris Thorburn and his wife Sara. Their three children, Bennett, Mary, and Oscar, sketched out the car’s design at home.
The Laughlin Family Foundation’s mission is to help spread awareness, education, and research for rare cancers. Craig Laughlin, former NHL player, and current NBC Sports Washington analyst, started the foundation when his wife Linda was diagnosed with a rare gynecological cancer in 2018. To date, the foundation has raised over $300,000 and awarded Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine a $100,000 grant in 2021, which funded the first-ever endometrial cancer symposium. This symposium brought together many of the best health experts and doctors in the world to educate the community, doctors, nurses, and patient advocates on the best practices and treatment options for endometrial cancers, with a goal to help save women’s lives.
“I’m really excited that we are doing this event together again this year. It’s so great that Tom and TJ Keen have chosen to help raise money and awareness with their sponsorship. We had a lot of working together last year and we raised a lot of money with a short turnaround. Now that we have a little more time to get creative with the fundraising, and the ability to combine our race’s efforts with the golf event, we’re hoping we can raise even more money for this great cause,” said Ellis, driver of the No.44 Keen Parts Chevy.
“Tom and I are honored to be a small part of the Laughlin Family Foundation’s mission to bring awareness once again to a disease that is devastating to families everywhere,” said TJ Keen. “We hope that this race week is successful in raising money to help however we can for the fight against cancer.”
“We are thrilled that Tom and TJ Keen at CorvetteParts.net and Ryan Ellis chose to collaborate with us for a second year in a row to help support and raise awareness for rare cancers. Last year was a great success as we raised over $20,000, and we hope to build on that in 2022. All rare cancer diagnoses combined account for 40% of cancer deaths in the United States, so we are grateful and honored to work with Tom, TJ, and Ryan again to help create awareness and save the lives of those affected by rare cancers,” said Craig Laughlin of The Laughlin Family Foundation.
Tune in information: The Keen Parts’ special Laughlin Family Foundation No.44 Chevy scheme will make its on-track debut at 2:35pm ET on Friday, September 16th for a short practice session. Two-lap qualifying follows practice at 3:10pm ET leading into Friday night’s Food City 300, with coverage beginning at 7:30 pm ET on FS1. Stay tuned to Ryan’s and Keen Parts’ social media for giveaways and more information!
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6-year-old girl, dad dead in suspected murder-suicide following custody dispute, police say
MOUNT HEALTHY, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) – A 6-year-old girl and her father are dead after what police suspect was a murder-suicide, following a custody dispute.
According to Mount Healthy police, the bodies of Iyla Johnson and her father, 40-year-old Eric Johnson, were found with gunshot wounds in the bedroom of an Ohio apartment.
Police said they initially responded to a call at 11:40 a.m. Sunday involving a custody exchange at the Lake of the Woods apartment complex.
When officers entered the apartment, they heard a gunshot come from the bedroom. Police said as officers attempted to force entry into the barricaded bedroom, they heard additional gunshots.
A SWAT team was called and attempted to communicate with Johnson, but “repeated attempts to do so failed.” When SWAT officers entered the bedroom, they found both bodies.
Police said Johnson was a convicted felon, who was prohibited from having a firearm.
No officers were injured.
Mount Healthy is located about 10 miles north of Cincinnati.
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WATCH: Boat explodes, sends debris flying at Florida marina
Published: Aug. 22, 2022 at 2:51 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Gray News/TMX) – A boat exploded after refueling at a Florida marina Sunday.
The Daytona Beach Fire Department posted surveillance video of the boat bursting into flames at Halifax Harbor Marina.
You can see an explosion at the back half of the boat, sending debris flying.
Several people were on board at the time and one person was standing on the dock.
Four people were hurt during the explosion, one of whom was airlifted to a hospital in Orlando.
Firefighters extinguished the flames, but the boat sank.
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Back with a weekly install of this series, this time taking a closer look at a handful of plays that stood out from the 49ers’ win over the Minnesota Vikings in the second week of the preseason. While many players did not suit up in this one for the 49ers, there were still some impact plays from players who are slated to play a major role on this team in 2022.
For those who are not familiar with this series, after reviewing the game film, I chose five plays that stood out to me. Plays that significantly impact the game’s outcome will generally be weighed heavier during the decision process, but that is far from the sole deciding factor. So, without further ado, number five.
5. Jason Poe-ncake
Jason Poe has quickly become a fan favorite, and for a good reason. The rookie offensive lineman is one of the more unique athletes in the league and has shown an array of physical skills that have jumped off the screen during this preseason.
On this rep, he is lined up at the left guard spot. The 49ers call a power trap, with Poe pulling across the formation to engage the edge defender on the play side. While the defender was in a good position and was able to get low before impact, that was not enough to stop the Poe-sized freight train bearing down on him.
Jason Poe pulling from the LG spot and annihilating the edge defender on the play side
— Jordan Elliott (@JLeeElliott) August 22, 2022
Poe was fired up after this pancake, and rightfully so pic.twitter.com/hvXkAg5l3k
Poe is able to flatten the edge defender and create a lane for JaMycal Hasty. Poe was fired up after this pancake, and for a good reason. It was a great rep and showcased how hard it is to out-leverage Poe. You can go low, but Poe will still find a way to win, as he has done over and over throughout the preseason.
I know there are a lot of readers who are looking to get their Poe fix, so I am going to include one more play from this game as a bonus. Poe shows off his agility on this rep, quickly getting to the second level to engage the middle linebacker and create a running lane for Tyrion Davis-Price to pick up a nice chunk of yardage.
Jason Poe - mover of men
— Jordan Elliott (@JLeeElliott) August 21, 2022
One thing that consistently stands out to about Poe, is his agility and the way he is able to move in space
Quickly gets to the second level and helps clear a running lane for a nice gain by Ty Davis-Price pic.twitter.com/ZFQMBGWe0m
4. Under Pressure
One thing that stood out immediately when DeMeco Ryans took over the reins as defensive coordinator was his willingness to get a bit more creative than his predecessor with the pressures he dials up.
On 3rd & 8 on the Vikings’ first possession of the game, Ryans dialed up a blitz that wasn’t overtly complicated yet highly effective. I liked a few different things about the play, but let’s set the stage before we dive into each one.
The 49ers roll out an overloaded front with three defensive linemen to one side of the of the line and Samuel Womack showing press coverage over the slot receiver to the overload side.
Ryans has Womack blitz from the slot, which will be an essential task for Womack to master as he appears to be first in line for the starting nickel cornerback for this defense. That was something K’Waun Williams excelled at, and if Womack can be consistently effective in that area early in his career, the 49ers’ defense will be in a great spot.
Samuel Womack has made huge strides in recent weeks and currently appears slated to be the starting nickel corner for the 49ers
— Jordan Elliott (@JLeeElliott) August 22, 2022
One thing that role will be tasked with frequently in this defense is being capable of effectively bringing pressure when DeMeco Ryans dials up a blitz pic.twitter.com/HqFGvaICIY
Here is where things get interesting. Ryans is going to run a stunt with Alex Barrett and Drake Jackson off the right side, but because Womack is blitzing off the same side, the 49ers defense has a numbers advantage as one of the offensive linemen will be responsible for picking up Womack off the edge.
The pressure is designed to free Jackson up as he loops around to the A gap, but while making his move to the inside, Jackson slips and falls. What happens next stood out to me the most in this play.
Jackson is immediately able to rebound and get back on his feet. His effort is on full display as he charges the A gap and engages the running back, attempting to pick him up in the backfield. Jackson explodes into the backfield and is able to affect Kellen Mond’s throw as he is releasing the ball, which ends up getting intercepted by 49ers safety George Odum.
DeMeco Ryans dials up an effective pressure here by running a stunt with Alex Barrett & Drake Jackson while blitzing Womack from the slot to free up Jackson as he loops into the A gap
— Jordan Elliott (@JLeeElliott) August 22, 2022
Jackson slips but never gives up on the play and his effort leads to a bad pass that is picked pic.twitter.com/07VAkqruqB
Jackson has immense physical tools and the ability to get stronger and faster over time. However, one thing that can’t be taught is the innate level of hustle Jackson displays daily. Jackson has a relentless motor, and when you pair that with the developmental track he is on, it becomes easy to envision an extremely high ceiling for a player who is already flashing immense levels of talent early in his NFL career.
3. The Davis-Price Is Right
The 3rd round pick out of LSU has been coming on strong in recent weeks, and he had a couple of very nice runs in this game. However, one of these runs stood out above the rest, as it showcased Davis-Price’s ability to finish off runs with power, which could prove invaluable when the 49ers are operating with a lead late in games.
This one is pretty straightforward. The 49ers’ offense is going to run power to the right side out of a shotgun formation with Davis-Price flanking Nate Sudfeld to his left. Price breaks three tackles on this carry and finishes this run with authority as he flattens a defender trying to bring him down in the open field.
Tyrion Davis-Price breaks three tackles on this carry
— Jordan Elliott (@JLeeElliott) August 22, 2022
Good balance through contact, and finishes this run off with some authority pic.twitter.com/chgm7l4IYp
You want to see these kinds of runs from a player the 49ers invested a top 100 pick into. Davis-Price continues to get better the farther we get into the preseason, and I expect him to have a considerable role from day one when the regular season rolls around.
2. If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late
Jackson makes another appearance on this list, and the breakdown on this one will be much shorter than his previous spot. It’s higher on the list because of the significance behind the play and what it means moving forward.
Minnesota runs a reasonably simple screen to the halfback off-play action, and for the first 80% or so of this rep, Jackson is losing his rep against the right tackle. What makes this particular play stand out to me is how Jackson was able to take a play where he was being soundly beaten and recovered to make an impact that took away positive yardage for the Vikings’ offense. Here is the play I am referencing.
The most encouraging thing I saw from Drake Jackson last night was his ability to recover on a rep he that was objectively losing, and still find a way to positively impact the play
— Jordan Elliott (@JLeeElliott) August 21, 2022
#74 won the battle, Jackson won the war pic.twitter.com/JxRlw4FMdX
Not only does Jackson have great instincts for the football, as this is the second week in a row we’ve seen him force an incompletion by getting his arms in the throwing lane, but it also comes back to what I touched on earlier. Jackson has a motor that does not stop, and that kind of effort on a play like this makes all the difference in the world.
Jackson may have lost the battle, but he won the war. And that’s what matters at this level, and it’s not about how you start plays; it’s all about how you finish them.
1. Kinlaw and Order
You had to know this one was coming, right? This was the cutup I was the most eager to get to upon diving into the game film, and I truthfully could not stop thinking about it after watching it unfold live.
On 3rd & 7 from their own 16-yard line, the Vikings came out looking to throw the ball and extend their drive. Kinlaw lined up at the 3-technique, matched up with rookie right guard Ed Ingram.
Kinlaw opted to use a ‘club’ move on Ingram, which targets the shoulder of the offensive lineman as the landmark. Kinlaw is able to strike Ingram on his inside shoulder and out leverage him to clear a path through the A gap. Kinlaw explodes upon creating that lane to the quarterback in the backfield and wraps up Mond for a sack that ends any hopes the Vikings had of marching deep out of their own territory.
Javon Kinlaw uses a ‘Club’ move on this rep, which targets the inside shoulder of the right guard as the landmark
— Jordan Elliott (@JLeeElliott) August 21, 2022
This allows Kinlaw to maximize his superhuman strength to out leverage the guard, and explode into the A gap for the sack
Sky is the limit for Kinlaw moving forward pic.twitter.com/553KO0aMcm
This was extremely encouraging for a number of reasons. Among them was seeing Kinlaw truly dominate a rep, allowing him to maximize his superhuman strength with textbook hand placement on an inside move like the ‘club.’
It also showed a level of burst from Kinlaw that hadn’t quite been there in recent years, which I would presume had a lot to do with the injuries he had been playing through. This rep gave us a glimpse into what a healthy Kinlaw can do for the 49ers not only now but moving forward as he really begins to hit his stride at the NFL level.
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The overall coverage of an index constitutes an underlying group of stocks, most commonly grouped together by underlying investor demand.How to Trade IndicesRetail brokers offer indices exposure through the use of contracts-for-difference (CFDs) or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each are popular ways to trade specific markets and are almost always on offer at most brokers.Investors can choose between multiple types of indices that traditionally fall within several categories. This includes country coverage, regional coverage, global coverage, exchange-based coverage, and sector-based coverage.All indices are ultimately weighted in a number of different ways. The most common mechanisms include market-capitalization weighting, free-float adjusted market capitalization weighting, volatility weighting, price weighting, and others. Stock market indices represents an index that measures a particular stock market or a segment of the stock market. These instruments are important investors as they help compare current price levels with past prices to calculate market performance.The main two parameters for indices are that they are both investable and transparent. For example, investors can invest in a stock market index by buying an index fund, which is structured as either a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund, and track an index. The difference between an index fund's performance and the index, if any, is called tracking error. Most major countries boast multiple indices. Commonly traded indices include the S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA), EURO STOXX 50, Hang Seng Index, and many more.Stock market indices can be characterized or segmented by the index coverage set of stocks. The overall coverage of an index constitutes an underlying group of stocks, most commonly grouped together by underlying investor demand.How to Trade IndicesRetail brokers offer indices exposure through the use of contracts-for-difference (CFDs) or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each are popular ways to trade specific markets and are almost always on offer at most brokers.Investors can choose between multiple types of indices that traditionally fall within several categories. This includes country coverage, regional coverage, global coverage, exchange-based coverage, and sector-based coverage.All indices are ultimately weighted in a number of different ways. The most common mechanisms include market-capitalization weighting, free-float adjusted market capitalization weighting, volatility weighting, price weighting, and others. are closing sharply lower for the 2nd consecutive day. The Nasdaq NASDAQ The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite. The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite. led the decline with a tumble of -2.55%.
A look at the closing levels shows:
- Dow industrial average is closing down one 643.15 points or -1.91% at 33063.62-
- S&P index is down -90.49 points or -2.14% at 4138.00
- NASDAQ index is modestly in 23.63 points or -2.55% at 12381.58
- Russell 2000 is down -41.60 points or -2.13% at 1915.74
All 11 sectors of the S&P move to the downside. The weakest included:
- consumer discretionary's, -224%
- information technology, -2.78%
- communication services -2.66%
The best of the worst included:
- energy -0.25%
- consumer Staples -1.11%
- healthcare -1.38%
Leading the downside:
- Intel, -4.35%
- Salesforce, -3.64%
- Disney, -3.46%
- Microsoft, -2.94%
The best of the worst Dow stocks include:
- P&G, -0.24%
- J & J, -0.34%
- Chevron, -0.44%
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As the band played and cheerleaders shouted in front of Gar-Field High School Monday morning, senior Katherine Urrutia went through the first-day jitters for one last time as a Prince William County Schools student.
“I’m a little bit nervous,” she told InsideNoVa as students were just beginning to filter in ahead of the 7:30 a.m. bell time.
“I’m not that nervous anymore because, I mean, I’ve been doing this for so many years, obviously ... It feels like an actual first day. Last year, we came back in-person, and it felt weird seeing students again. We all had masks so it was pretty difficult to recognize people, also with new students and all that, because we’re teenagers so we’re going through changes. This year, it actually is more exciting than last year,” Urrutia said. “It’s a fresh start ... Not all students like school, but the first week of school is just exciting ... You get to see your friends again.”
She certainly wasn’t the only one feeling that nervous excitement as over 90,000 Prince William County Schools students returned to the classroom with hopes that the 2022-23 school year will be the most “normal” since the pandemic hit over two years ago.
Starting her second year heading up the county’s schools, Superintendent LaTanya McDade proudly told reporters that the school system was finally “getting out of the health care business” after the two pandemic-marred school years.
Last year, particularly in the winter months as the omicron variant spread across the globe, COVID kept thousands of students and staff from school buildings at times and even closed one elementary school for a week. For the first time since COVID first shuttered schools in 2020, all students – aside from pre-schoolers in the Head Start program – will start the year with no masking requirements, and the system announced earlier in the month that it would no longer be conducting contact tracing or case investigations. There will be no social distancing requirements in buildings or any COVID-based limitations on visitors or afterschool activities either.
“Of course, we’re going to follow the health professionals, but … we’re going to focus on being educators. That’s what we know how to do. And it’s been tough trying to focus on the core business but at the same time try to mitigate all of these different things,” McDade said outside Gar-Field Monday morning. “I think we’ve come a long way, and now we can get back to education in a way where students can experience some normal routine. I do believe that.”
But even with COVID restrictions essentially a thing of the past for now, the system is still feeling the pandemic’s enormous and lasting effects. Nationwide staffing shortages that existed before 2020 have been exacerbated, and the division is trying to fill a huge number of bus driver vacancies.
On Monday, McDade said the system had brought down its number of teacher vacancies to 153 – down from 272 just weeks ago and below its August 2021 levels – in part thanks to a new Teaching Professionals on Temporary Assignment program that takes college graduates without an education graduate degree in schools and allows them to work toward full licensure on the job.
“They have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, they have one year of experience with students. They’re working towards a provisional license. Some of them are in their programs only one course away, so this is an opportunity for us to hire them temporarily until they get their provisional license while providing them the necessary training,” McDade said. “We were able to hire 74 of them and that helped bring our vacancies down … As they get their licensure then our goal is to keep them here in Prince William County and have them hired as full-time certified teachers in our classrooms.”
In transportation, meanwhile, the school system is down 111 bus drivers. McDade said 55 new hires were in training, but the division is still having buses double up on runs. Delays that could be expected at the start of any school year will likely be worse for some time.
On the other side of the county outside Manassas at Bennett Elementary School, those delays were already beginning to have some impact. Matthew and Michelle Burrough had put their son, who’s starting kindergarten, on the school bus earlier and went over to the building to make sure he knew what to do once he got off. The bus still hadn’t arrived as the 9:10 bell time approached.
“Which is expected for the first couple of days,” Michelle told InsideNoVa, adding that the school had made sure to prepare parents for some logistical challenges, especially at the start of the year. “He didn’t want to go to kindergarten until yesterday … then he got excited.”
Burrough said she was worried that COVID might cause disruptions again in the fall if cases pick back up. But another parent, Manoja Wimalkantha, said she was relieved that the kids could finally have a full year without mask requirements. She said the coverings had caused some issues for her daughter, who started first grade Monday.
“I’m glad that COVID’s over with. I’m really happy that we’re done with the masks and the kids can just be kids … and just breathe again,” Wimalkantha said, adding that she was also happy to see a guard who would be standing out front of the building for security. “It will be nice to have a guard.”
In addition to guards, many of them retired police or military, at elementary schools, the system also has school resource officers from the Prince William County Police Department assigned to every middle and high school.
Speaking with the media at Gar-Field, McDade noted the recent standards of learning test results from the 2021-22 school year that were released last week, which showed some improvement from the previous year but still lagged behind pre-pandemic levels. This will be the first full school year of implementation for McDade’s four-year strategic plan aimed at learning recovery and acceleration, and the system will be working with an historically-large budget that brought significant increases in teacher pay and budgeted positions.
Still, McDade said, there’s a long way to go before the division is where she wants it to be.
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EAST LANSING, Mich., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected Caitlin Rublee, M.D., M.P.H., as the 2022-2024 ABEM NAM Fellow. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Department of Environmental and Occupational Health; assistant fellowship director, Climate and Health Science Policy fellowship; and director of the Graduate Medical Education, Climate and Health Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Colorado School of Public Health in Aurora, Colorado.
The overall purpose of the ABEM NAM Fellowship is to provide talented, early career, health science scholars in Emergency Medicine the opportunity to participate in evidence-based health care studies that improve patient care outcomes in domestic and global health care systems. During her two-year fellowship, Dr. Rubble will collaborate with eminent researchers, policy experts, and clinicians from across the country; and will help facilitate initiatives convened by the National Academies to provide nonpartisan, evidence-based guidance to national, state, and local policymakers, academic leaders, health care administrators, and the public. Read more about the ABEM NAM Fellowship here.
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional standing, and examination standards. The ABEM mission is to ensure the highest standard in the specialty of Emergency Medicine. ABEM certification is sought and earned by emergency physicians on a voluntary basis. ABEM is not a membership association. ABEM is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
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Neumeyer's extensive corporate finance and governance experience will bring unique shareholder perspective to the Board
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corporation (Nasdaq: QMCO) (Quantum or the Company) announced today that Mr. Christopher D. Neumeyer has joined its Board of Directors.
Mr. Neumeyer joins Quantum's Board as the Company increases its focus on executing strategic initiatives designed to accelerate EBITDA growth. His addition to the Board underscores Quantum's commitment to deliver improved financial performance and shareholder value. Mr. Neumeyer has served as a non-voting Board observer since 2016.
"We're very pleased to officially integrate Chris's experience into our Board," said Jamie Lerner, Chairman and CEO of Quantum. "We have already benefitted from Chris's insights and feedback for the last several years in his role as an observer. We believe he will continue to bring valuable shareholder perspectives to our Board oversight and decision-making processes, and improve our efforts to integrate shareholder voices into our business."
"I am excited to join Quantum's Board. I look forward to working closely with the other directors and the Quantum leadership team to unlock the value that I don't believe the current stock price reflects," commented Mr. Neumeyer.
Mr. Neumeyer is an Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO). Funds managed by PIMCO are currently some of Quantum's largest investors, beneficially owning, in the aggregate, 16,773,611 shares and warrants, or 15.4% of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock (assuming the exercise of the warrants held by such funds) as of August 1, 2022. Since joining PIMCO in in 2010, Mr. Neumeyer has held multiple roles and is currently responsible for identifying, originating, and structuring corporate investments across the capital structure in a variety of industries for various PIMCO-managed investment funds.
Prior to his tenure at PIMCO, Mr. Neumeyer held various positions at The Blackstone Group and worked in the investment banking division of Credit Suisse First Boston.
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These forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "anticipates", "believes", "can", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "intends", "may", "plans", "projects", "targets", "will", and similar expressions or variations or the negative of these terms and similar phrases. Additionally, statements concerning future matters and other statements regarding matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements related to the anticipated benefits and impact of Mr. Neumeyer joining the Board and serving as a director. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance and are subject to business, economic, and other risks and uncertainties, both known and unknown, that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following: risks related to the need to address the many challenges facing our business; the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including potential disruptions to our supply chain, employees, operations, sales and overall market conditions; the competitive pressures we face; risks associated with executing our strategy; the distribution of our products and the delivery of our services effectively; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; our stock price performance and general stock market volatility; the impact of political and economic instability and geopolitical tensions, including outbreak of hostilities, wars, or other acts of aggression, such as the current conflict in Ukraine, terrorism and political unrest, boycotts, curtailment of trade, government sanctions and other business restrictions; the outcome of any claims and disputes; and other risks that are described herein, including but not limited to the items discussed in "Risk Factors" in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on June 8, 2022 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2022. We do not intend to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law or regulation.
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The Kansas secretary of state’s office said a recount of the abortion amendment vote in nine counties only changed about 60 votes.
The final numbers on the recount published by the secretary of state’s office show the hand recount of 556,364 votes in nine counties increased votes in favor of the amendment by six and reduced the votes against the amendment by 57.
Counties wrapped up their counting over the weekend. One anti-abortion advocate who promised to help pay the estimated $120,000 cost now says he won’t pay for the recount in Sedgwick County because it went beyond the original deadline. And he’s threatened to file a lawsuit requesting a full recount in the state.
It’s the latest effort as a group of abortion opponents tout unproven claims of election fraud and call into question the results of the landslide rejection of the amendment.
Republican Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab said the result shows that there’s no fraud in the Kansas election system.
“Kansans should be confident that these results put to rest the unfounded claims of election fraud in our state and know that our elections are secure and that their vote counted,” Schwab said in a statement.
In total, there were more than 920,000 ballots cast on the amendment. If it had passed, it would have removed abortion rights from the Kansas Constitution. Voters rejected it by roughly a 165,000-vote margin, or 18 percentage points.
The recount came after Melissa Leavitt, of Colby in far northwestern Kansas, demanded the double-check of the vote. She has pressed for tighter election laws and started an online fundraiser to help pay for a recount.
But the state only conducts recounts when the margin is tight or when some private individual pays for the work to go over votes by hand. Advocates didn’t have the money for a full statewide recount, so they instead targeted nine counties for the cost of $120,000. Mark Gietzen, a long-time anti-abortion activist from Wichita, had said he would cover most of the cost.
Both Gietzen and Leavitt have suggested there could have been irregularities in the election. Yet they’ve offered no specifics or evidence.
“We are just praying for exposure of anything that may have been nefarious,” Leavitt said in a social media post before the recount. “And just some answers to put the voters of Kansas at peace.”
The vote, particularly the nearly 60-40 margin, caught political analysts by surprise. Anti-abortion conservatives in the Legislature put the measure on the Aug. 2 ballot 18 months earlier. They counted on the traditionally strong turnout of Republican voters for primaries — and a correspondingly historically low primary turnout for Democrats — to all but lock down the passage of the amendment.
But just six weeks before the vote, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe V. Wade case that had enshrined abortion rights across the country for half a century. That instantly gave states the power to ban abortions — dramatically raising the stakes for the August vote in Kansas.
The amendment wouldn’t have changed abortion rules on its own. But it would have essentially wiped out a Kansas Supreme Court ruling in 2019 that said the state constitution guarantees abortion rights. Had the amendment passed, the Legislature could have then passed a ban.
Voter registration in Kansas shot up in the weeks after the ruling. That was followed by a record turnout for a primary — surpassing even what the state’s seen in presidential election years.
Anti-abortion activists have characterized the loss as a temporary setback. But the runaway win for abortion rights forces in a deep-red state like Kansas drew international interest. It’s fueled speculation that more Americans might support abortion rights than previously thought, and has been seen as a harbinger that losses by Democrats in the congressional mid-term elections might be less dramatic.
It also came at a moment when Americans’ faith in their elections is waning and former President Donald Trump’s insistence, widely disproven, that he won reelection in 2020. Still, even Gietzen told the Associated Press he didn’t expect the recount to change the outcome.
Kansas law requires a recount only if the person asking for it proves they can cover the cost a county takes on to hire people to go over the ballots another time. A county could get stuck with that bill — if the recount reversed the outcome of the vote.
But some of the counties caught up in the recount underestimated the cost, putting taxpayers on the hook for overruns.
Stephen Koranda is the news editor for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter @Stephen_Koranda or email him at stephenkoranda (at) kcur (dot) org.
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After the forced resignation of Robbie Makinen, Frank White III was selected on Aug. 8 as the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority's interim CEO and president.
White said his focus is providing an efficient, reliable transportation for Kansas Citians across seven counties, each with different needs. He said he'll fulfill these goals by supporting transportation planners, operators and riders, which will translate into dependable services.
Before becoming interim CEO, White worked as vice president of RideKC Development Corporation. White says he hopes to permanently occupy the role as head of the KCATA.
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Gov. Mike Parson announced Monday that state lawmakers will be returning to the Missouri Capitol after the Labor Day weekend to weigh passing a $700 million income tax cut and slate of agricultural tax incentives.
Parson’s proposal would lower the state’s top income tax rate from 5.3% to 4.8% and eliminate the bottom income tax bracket so Missourians wouldn’t have to be taxed on the first $1,000 of current taxable income. The standard deduction for individuals would be increased by $2,000 and by $4,000 for married joint filers.
“Combined, these tax cut proposals would mean that Missourians would earn their first 16,000 (dollars) tax-free,” Parson said during a press conference from the state Capitol.
Lawmakers are set to reconvene in Jefferson City at noon on Sept. 6 — a little over a week before the annual veto session begins Sept. 14. Parson said he would like the special session to end quickly, and expressed hope a bill containing his proposal could clear the Senate and be sent to the House by veto session.
Parson first announced his intention to call a special session in July, after he vetoed a tax rebate plan and slate of agricultural tax credits. Vetoing the agricultural tax credits bill was not something he took lightly, Parson said, but the bill passed last session “was a bad deal” and “special interests were involved in a bill they had no business being involved with.”
Lawmakers will once again consider the package of agricultural incentives that would benefit meat processing, biodiesel products, urban farming, family farms and others. Rather than having the credits expire in two years, Parson is calling for them to be renewed for at least six.
“As a farmer myself, the price of diesel has almost tripled. Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed, and it seems operation costs are ever increasing,” Parson said. “This coupled with inflation at a record high means we cannot leave our farmers, ranchers and business owners with a bad deal.”
In a joint statement, House Speaker Rob Vescovo, R-Arnold, and House Majority Floor Leader Dean Plocher, R-Des Peres, said the House made tax relief and support for the agriculture industry its top priorities this past legislative session.
“We stand ready to again work on these issues to help Missouri families in these challenging times,” the statement read.
The Missouri Agribusiness Association, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri Corn Growers Association, Missouri Farm Bureau Federation, Missouri Forest Products Association, Missouri Pork Association and Missouri Soybean Association, said in a joint statement that the groups support Parson’s call for extending agricultural tax credits for at least six years, “to continue making smart investments today that will pay dividends and build this state’s economic base for decades to come.”
Parson said he plans to combine the two proposals into one bill in order to keep the process as simple as possible. Lawmakers to sponsor the bill in the Senate and House have not yet been determined, he said Monday.
The special session comes as the state has nearly $4.9 billion in general revenue — more funds on hand than ever before.
However, some Democratic lawmakers and advocates have expressed concern that an income tax cut is poorly-timed, with one-time federal funds contributing to the state’s rosy financial situation that may not last long-term.
House Minority Leader Crystal Quade, D-Springfield, called the proposal “a textbook example of fiscal irresponsibility.”
“A cardinal rule of responsible budgeting is don’t use temporary revenue to take on permanent expenses,” Quade said in a statement. “Yet the governor’s plan uses a temporary budget surplus as cover for a permanent loss of revenue that will put Missouri government back into the financial hole it just climbed out of.”
Amy Blouin, the president and CEO of the liberal think tank Missouri Budget Project, echoed Quade’s comments in a statement after Parson’s announcement, warning the plan would ultimately lead to cuts to state services like in neighboring Kansas. What’s more, Blouin said the proposal will primarily benefit the wealthiest Missourians, and not the thousands who earn too little to owe income taxes.
“In fact, in Missouri, the lower your earnings, the more you pay in state and local taxes as a share of what you make: according to the most recent analysis, Missouri families in the bottom quintile of income pay 9.9% of their income in state and local taxes, compared to just 6.2% for the wealthiest 1% of families,” Blouin said.
Parson stressed his office has analyzed what’s feasible and can be maintained with general revenue, rather than federal funds, and that he believes the state can handle the costs.
“If this goes well and if the economy goes well,” Parson said, “then I think you can be right back to the board doing more for the people of Missouri. If we can afford it, we can keep the economy going.”
Looming over the upcoming special session is deep tensions in the Senate. Although the conservative caucus disbanded earlier this month and called for unity among the Republican supermajority, the special session will be lawmakers’ first test on whether that holds true after a contentious primary election.
“I think the Senate truly has an opportunity to come together on both sides of the aisle,” Parson said, “to understand this is good for all Missourians, no matter where they’re at.”
Another factor is that the Missouri House is currently undergoing renovations, with desks and chairs removed while new carpet is being installed. The House electronic voting machine is also being replaced. Parson said he was told renovations would be finished by the end of August.
With recent special sessions mired in dysfunction and failing to accomplish all his priorities, Parson held meetings with legislators throughout the state in the lead up to Monday’s announcement. He also plans to embark on a series of visits across the state this week to promote the income tax cuts and agricultural credits.
He’s tapped Rex Sinquefield, a retired St. Louis investor and the state’s most prolific political donor, to meet with legislators. During those meetings, Sinquefield has brought along conservative economist Art Laffer, who is credited as the architect of the controversial tax cut package in Kansas that was ultimately repealed after years of budget shortfalls.
Parson said Thursday his office has talked to many organizations and think tanks on both sides of the aisle, including weighing the pros and cons of Kansas’ experience. There’s some conservative groups that would likely want to see the state go even further, Parson said.
“I think you got to have a balance in this state to understand how important the income tax structure is to this state and how much dependency we have on it,” Parson said. “So you just can’t go out there and tip that scale too much.”
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho — Former Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland pleaded guilty to aggravated assault Monday in connection with an incident in which Rowland was accused of pulling a gun on a church youth group.
According to investigators, Rowland on Nov. 9, 2021, pulled a gun on two girls and their youth group leader after they knocked on his door while leaving Thanksgiving thank-you notes around the neighborhood. He was also accused of dragging the youth group leader out of her car by her hair, holding a gun to her head, and threatening to shoot her.
When police interviewed Rowland, he stated he was on edge because of past experiences with, in his words, "drunk Indians" from the nearby reservation.
Rowland in July announced he was stepping down as sheriff, months after many community members, including other elected officials, called for his resignation. The resignation went into effect August 1.
Rowland was set to stand trial in October for aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and exhibition or use of a deadly weapon. That trial was vacated Monday after a change-of-plea hearing in which Rowland pleaded guilty to the aggravated assault charge. Online court records do not indicate a disposition for the aggravated battery and weapon charges.
Idaho law defines assault as an "unlawful attempt, coupled with apparent ability" to do violent injury to another person; or an "intentional, unlawful threat by word or act" to do violence, and "doing some act which creates a well-founded fear" that such violence is imminent. Battery is defined as actual, intentional use of force against another person, "actual, intentional and unlawful" touching or striking of another person against that person's will, or intentionally causing bodily harm to another person.
Rowland's sentencing is now set for October 25, one day after his trial would have begun. The punishment for aggravated assault under Idaho law is up to five years in prison or a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
Rowland had a 36-year career in law enforcement. In his resignation letter on July 25, he said he had become a distraction.
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NAPLES, Idaho — Sunday marks 30 years since an 11-day standoff in Naples shook many in the region to their core.
In an effort to execute a bench warrant, federal forces lost an agent and a family lost a 14-year-old son and a mother. The standoff would go on to inspire a generation of anti-government attitudes and organizations, as reported by our news partner, the Coeur d'Alene Press.
In 1989, Randy Weaver allegedly sold an ATF agent two sawed-off shotguns, purportedly shorter than the federal limit. The agent wanted Weaver to infiltrate the Aryan Nations and serve as an informant. Weaver, while not a member of the group, had attended several meetings and practiced a version of Christianity that claimed white, European-descended peoples as the real tribes of Israel.
Weaver refused. He had moved his family from Iowa to Idaho to pursue a survivalist lifestyle, out of the grasp of what they felt was a corrupt and decadent civilization. The feds had other plans.
According to a 1994 Department of Justice report, Weaver was issued a warrant for a weapons charge in 1990, with a court date of Feb. 19, 1991. When the date was changed to Feb. 20, a probation officer notified Weaver by letter, but mistakenly told him to appear in court on March 20.
This bureaucratic miscue helped set in motion the 11-day, fatal standoff.
According to the 1994 DOJ report, after Weaver failed to appear for trial on Feb. 20, 1991, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest and he was subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury for failing to appear. Another bench warrant was issued.
The response to the warrant was signed by the entire Weaver family.
“We, the Weaver family, have been shown by our Savior and King, Yahshua the Messiah of Saxon Israel, that we are to stay separated on this mountain and not leave. We will obey our lawgiver and King,” the letter said. “Whether we live or whether we die, we will not obey your lawless government.”
The DOJ reported that after receiving the letter “it was their conclusion that Weaver never intended to appear for trial on Feb. 19 or 20, nor would he appear for trial on March 20.”
On March 18, the U.S. Marshals Service Special Operations Group got involved.
The U.S. Marshals Special Operations Group reported later that summer that Weaver was “extremely dangerous and suicidal” and that he had “been preparing for five months for his war or confrontation with law enforcement and it is very likely that he has established numerous fortifications and defensive positions on his property.”
Attempts to arrest Weaver failed, and in October 1991 negotiations for his surrender were attempted through a friend of the Weavers, but also failed.
“The U.S. government lied to me — why should I believe anything its servants have to say,” Randy Weaver said in response. “... This situation was set up by a lying government informant whom your lawless courts will honor. Your lawless One World Beast courts are doomed.
“I have appealed to Yahweh's court of Supreme Justice. We will stay here separated from you and your lawless evil in obedience to Yahshua the Messiah.”
Over the winter, U.S. Marshals monitored Weaver’s residence and strategies for dealing with intruders. They determined he had a 100-yard perimeter around his cabin with 360-degree, high ground coverage. Weaver or his friend Kevin Harris would cover any intruders from a distance until they were identified, either by Weaver’s son Sammy or by Harris. The marshal noted that “Weaver also has a very aggressive dog that will warn them if someone is approaching.”
Marshals continued their surveillance of Weaver and his property, while considering possible apprehension strategies with other federal officials.
On Aug. 21, 1992, a Friday, U.S. Marshals made another reconnaissance trip to the area.
They parked their vehicle near the Weaver property around 4:30 a.m. The six marshals split into two three-person teams. One team watched from an observation post around a half-mile from the compound. The other team conducted reconnaissance closer to the residence.
Around 10 a.m. on Aug. 21, the recon team approached an outbuilding below the cabin. Marshals thought it could provide a useful counter-sniper point during the planned undercover operation.
It was then the family’s dog started to bark, prompting Harris and the Weavers to stir. The three marshals in the recon team took cover. According to the 1994 report, the marshals hoped the residents of the compound were responding to another vehicle approaching. But then the observation team warned them,”You've got them all coming down the drive."
The recon team ran for cover. They were chased by Harris, Sammy Weaver, and the family’s dog. After dashing through a fern field, the recon team members chose to take up defensive positions in the woods. Marshal William Degan was squatting behind a tree stump when Sammy Weaver and Harris walked in front of him.
Degan jumped up and shouted “Stop! U.S. Marshal.” At that instant, Harris turned around and shot Degan in the chest with a 30.06 rifle, killing him. Marshal Larry Cooper, who was also on the recon team and hidden further in the woods than Degan, joined Degan in identifying himself. Upon Harris’ shot, Cooper returned fire with a three-round burst.
After the shots rang out, the family’s dog started approaching the marshals. Marshal Arthur Roderick on the recon team fired a single shot and killed the dog.
And so the standoff began.
Ruby Ridge standoff: 30 years later
The shooting led the U.S. Marshal Service to contact the FBI, which then activated the Hostage Rescue Team.
On Aug. 22, the family and Harris were observed leaving the cabin, perhaps to recover the body of Sammy Weaver, who had been shot and killed, although agents had not yet learned of the boy’s death.
Thinking the Weavers and Harris were going to open fire on an FBI helicopter, FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi shot and wounded Randy Weaver. When Harris made a break for it, Horiuchi fired again. He wounded Harris, but, unbeknownst to Horiuchi at the time, he had also shot and killed Randy’s wife, Vicki Weaver, who was standing at the door of the cabin, holding the door with one hand and her 10-month-old infant with the other.
On Aug. 23 authorities first became aware of Sammy Weaver’s death, during the removal of non-housing structures on the Weaver property. Sammy’s body was found in one of the smaller structures when it was removed.
The DOJ was unable to conclude who initiated the gunfire that day, however, they stated in their report that evidence suggests, but does not establish, that the shot that killed 14-year-old Sammy Weaver was fired by Deputy Marshal Cooper.
“Assuming that to be so, we find that there was no intent on the part of Cooper or any of the other marshals to harm Sammy Weaver,” the report said.
The FBI’s role was a key point of concern for the DOJ in 1994. They found the FBI’s rules of engagement for the standoff “to contain serious constitutional infirmities.”
These constitutional lapses, the DOJ wrote, may have led to the Aug. 22 death of Vicki Weaver. These special rules of engagement were withdrawn Aug. 26 and the usual FBI rules of engagement were put in place.
These rules “were also a departure from the FBI's standard policy on the use of deadly force,” the report said, and their implementation “may have created an atmosphere that caused a hostage rescue team sniper/observer to take a shot that he otherwise would not have taken.”
After working through a non-government, third-party negotiator, the surviving Weavers and Harris surrendered on Monday, Aug. 31.
Harris and Randy Weaver were arrested.
According to news reports at the time, one of Randy Weaver’s daughters, Sara Weaver, had crawled around her mother’s body to get food and water for the survivors until the family’s surrender.
Following Randy Weaver’s arrest, Sara and Weaver’s other two daughters were sent to Iowa to live with their mother’s family.
The DOJ report concluded that “The FBI management team favored a tactical strategy and gave insufficient consideration to negotiations as a means to resolve the crisis.
“Negotiation experts at the site were not adequately informed and consulted during the crisis. The failure of onsite supervisors to communicate accurate information to the FBI's behavioral sciences personnel appears to have had a negative impact on attempts to resolve the crisis through negotiation.”
The report noted that the late decision to use third-party, non-government negotiators was a sound one.
Eventually, Randy Weaver was acquitted of the most serious charges and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Harris was acquitted of all charges.
The surviving members of the Weaver family filed a wrongful death lawsuit. In exchange for dropping their lawsuit, the federal government awarded Randy Weaver a $100,000 settlement and his three daughters $1 million each in 1995.
Harris was awarded a $380,000 settlement to settle a separate lawsuit in 2000.
Weaver died May 11, 2022, from an undisclosed illness, according to a social media post by his daughter Sara.
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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene public schools' proposed school plant facilities levy going before voters Aug. 30 has prompted some community members to ask: What happened to the millions of dollars the school district received as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Coeur d'Alene School District received $26.57 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding in the past two years, reports our partners from the Coeur d'Alene Press.
Those funds came in five rounds, with money in the first round restricted to specific, pandemic-related spending. The rest was unrestricted.
The district allocated $5.59 million of this funding in the 2020-2021 school year. The following school year, $10.34 million was allocated.
About $10.64 million remains to be allocated in the next two school years.
Federal COVID relief funding was used by the district to offset cuts in state funding to K-12 education caused by enrollment loss and other measures enacted in response to the economic hardships at the onset of the pandemic. School districts across the state used COVID relief funds to balance budgets, ensure services could continue and reduce the need to cut staff.
Breakdown of school district's total COVID relief spending
- $7.915 million — Compensation for extra duties and retention
- $6.292 million — Balance budget for state cuts and enrollment decline
- $3.725 million – Safety, security and deferred maintenance
- $3.478 million — Learning loss programs
- $1.869 million — Technology
- $1.807 million — HVAC
- $521,000 — Distance and blended learning
- $506,000 — Special education
- $346,000 — Personal protective equipment and COVID response
- $115,000 — Child nutrition
“Definitely with the first round, the COVID Relief Fund pretty much restricted it to COVID mitigation," said Coeur d'Alene School District Director of Finance Shannon Johnston. "We were able to do compensation for all the hours worked — custodial, nursing, maintenance — and the very specific software curriculum for distance learning. Nothing to supplant; only to supplement."
All the COVID funding expires in September 2024, with the caveat that heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as well as construction and deferred maintenance projects are eligible to use this funding through 2026, as these require more time to complete.
“The state and the federal government have recognized it’s going to take a long time to get material, labor, all that," Johnston said.
COVID mitigation efforts include:
- HVAC filtration upgrades at all schools for student and staff health
- Wireless access points for students without internet to use devices inside and outside of buildings
- Additional software and devices for blended learning
- Safety training and additional staffing for mitigation of infectious disease
The nearly $3.5 million spent or planned to help students recover from learning loss that has occurred since the beginning of the pandemic includes: Enrichment initiatives; extra support using targeted instruction and interventions; expanded summer school programming; partnerships with organizations for families experiencing homelessness; and professional development to help struggling students.
“COVID was a circuit breaker for everybody in public education,” said Deputy Superintendent Mike Nelson. “The kids who were in the middle of COVID absolutely had a shock to their system, where we had to pivot so quickly and deliver some sort of content in a very rapidly changing dynamic. I’m proud of what we as a district did, but at the same time, we're fortunate that the state and the federal government has looked back and said, ‘We recognize we’re going to have to put some extra things on people’s plates.’ What I don’t appreciate is the strings that are typically attached to every one."
District spokesman Scott Maben said he hasn't fielded many questions regarding the district accepting federal funds during this time of crisis.
“I think it would have been foolish for us to have rejected it when our revenues were in decline," Maben said. "The state was cutting our funding. This money was not gravy. This was a lifeline."
COVID relief funds and the proposed levy
A 10-year, $8 million-per-year safety and maintenance-focused school plant facilities levy election is on the ballot for Aug. 30. COVID relief funds are separate from what can be used and what is needed to cover what this proposed levy would support if approved.
“It’s not enough, first of all,” Maben said. “Over the next 10 years, those deferred maintenance costs are projected to exceed $100 million.”
He said most people understand the different priorities of these funding sources.
“We’re going into a new school year here with the ability to continue allocating our remaining COVID relief funds for high priorities that we see right now," Maben said. "Then we can roll into a lot of this other deferred maintenance and safety needs with the levy funds."
Nelson stated that the state of Idaho doesn't provide any money for school buildings.
"That is atypical,” he said. “And to require any sort of bond to have a supermajority is also somewhat punitive.”
Successful passage of the proposed safety and maintenance levy requires a 55% supermajority of votes in favor of the ballot measure.
Nelson said Idaho is unique in how it funds its schools.
"The one value that I keep hearing back from our state legislature is ‘local control,'" Nelson said. "They want the local populous to have as much of a say in how monies are spent as possible."
He said local levies, bonds and the safety and maintenance levy request are a direct representation of what the community values.
“The legislature over the years has said, ‘We’ll give you the bare basics, but ultimately, it’s up to you, Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, to say what you value,'" Nelson said. "What we value are safe, engaging learning environments for kids. And for us to provide those environments, we have to be able to come up with a way to pay for them.
“We have to reinforce the fact that we want an educated populous, and that’s not just a Coeur d’Alene School District value," he said. "We want people to come into this community who are vibrant, educated, welcoming and ultimately going to contribute to society. It doesn't matter where you go in this community — people want an educated human as part of that."
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BOISE, Idaho — The United States Department of Justice and the State of Idaho, in a back and forth during a preliminary injunction hearing, seemed to reflect to the presiding judge that the application and enforcement of Idaho's abortion law may be unclear.
"It seems to be just an absolute conflict between EMTALA and Idaho's abortion statute," United States District Judge B. Lynn Winmill said in the courtroom on Monday.
The DOJ sued Idaho over its near-total abortion ban, claiming it violates the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), which requires anyone coming to an emergency room to be stabilized and treated, because health complications and other risks, like preeclampsia, sepsis or organ failure can stem from a pregnancy and require an abortion.
However, health risks are not listed as an exception under Idaho Code 18-622, only what is "necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman" as well as an exception if a pregnant person can provide a police report of rape or incest.
The hearing on Monday was set to request a judge to put a "pause" on the abortion law set to go into effect on Thursday, which will effectively ban most abortions in the state through criminal prosecution of doctors who perform them. DOJ's goal, said Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Netter, is to make Idaho law yield to EMTALA when necessary.
The DOJ is requesting injunctive relief, which would restrain Idaho from applying part of the code that conflicts with EMTALA. In order for Winmill to decline to put a pause on the abortion law, he told the State that they must prove there is no conflict with federal law whatsoever.
Currently, a 6-week abortion ban is in place in Idaho as of Aug. 19, holding providers accountable if they provide abortion care after a patient is 6 weeks pregnant.
Netter said that he found a meeting from the House State Affairs Committee on March 16, 2020, to be "rather telling," an interaction where Rep. Brooke Green, D-Boise, asked Rep. Todd Lakey, R-Nampa, if there would be any exceptions in the abortion bill for the health of the mother. He responded, "it weighs less, yes, than the life of the child."
Idaho Deputy Attorney General Brian Church said he is bound by what the legislature writes -- and that because there is an "affirmative defense" in the statute for doctors providing abortions to do it under "good faith" judgement, there is no conflict with federal law. If a doctor feels the need to provide an abortion, they can do so under good faith without fear of prosecution, he said.
In a criminal proceeding, the state holds the burden of proof to relay to a jury if someone is guilty. In this scenario, Netter said, the roles would be reversed -- the doctor or physician would have the burden of proof to show a jury they should not be thrown in jail for providing abortion care. If they cannot prove they have met the standard of the law, which is extremely narrow, they would face up to five years in prison.
Church said he didn't see much material difference with the problem of an exception versus an affirmative defense, however, even if it came to an ectopic pregnancy, which are not viable and could be life threatening to the pregnant patient because the fetus develops outside the uterus and can cause fallopian tube rupture. Church admitted to Winmill that an ectopic pregnancy is still a pregnancy and thus, applies under the statute.
But, according to the Legislature's attorney Monte Stewart, no prosecuting attorney would be "stupid enough to prosecute an ectopic pregnancy" even though an ectopic pregnancy still falls within the line of the abortion law.
Stewart said "in the real world" if a doctor called him from an emergency room with a potential emergency abortion, "there would be no prosecution," but Winmill said he is bound by what the law text reads, not what "happens in the real world" and that the "legislature would not have adopted the law unless they intended for it to be enforced.”
Winmill, seeking clarification on the scope of how the law would be applied, threw out hypothetical situations he wanted Church to answer, possibly as someone who has a client that would need to perform an emergency abortion and was looking for legal advice.
"Let's say it's preeclampsia. They've tried to control medically and they've been unable to, and the accepted medical practice at that point is an abortion. Basically, her blood pressure's completely out of control," Winmill said. "There is at least a fifty-fiftty likelihood that she will die. She also indicates that she's completely risk averse and does not want to take any chance that she'll be prosecuted, even though she might be able to succeed on an affirmative defense. So as her attorney, do you advise her that she can perform the abortion under the statute without any risk of prosecution?"
Church said he could only advise on what the law would do.
Winmill went on: "The patient will not die, but there's 90% chance she'll suffer a stroke of permanent damage to her vital organs such as her heart or liver, what's your answer that?"
"It's the same answer," Church said, and added that the exceptions for good faith still apply. "I would just be advised as to what the statute says, your honor."
Winmill is expected to issue a written decision in the matter on Tuesday or Wednesday, as the trigger ban goes into effect Thursday.
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SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The city of Spokane Valley announced it will not open the Barker Road and Sprague Avenue roundabout on Aug. 20 as planned.
The city has decided to delay the roundabout opening that was scheduled for Aug. 20 to the end of August. The decision was made because the city is investigating potential quality control issues with some of the materials placed in the construction.
The construction project involved replacing the intersection at Barker Road and Sprague Avenue with a single-lane roundabout. Construction first began at the end of June.
Spokane Valley and Spokane County have been working together to improve this intersection and design it in a way that suits the area's growth, according to the city's website.
The city plans to improve the entire corridor from Appleway Avenue to 8th Avenue. The Sprague/Barker intersection is the first of these improvements.
Funding for the project comes from federal grants and developer impact fees and is expected to cost approximately $2.5 million.
The city will keep the public informed about the status and reopening of the project through its social media Facebook page and website.
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Elon Musk subpoenas Jack Dorsey
Elon Musk has subpoenaed former Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey for documents that could support his legal push to end his $44 billion takeover bid in a Delaware court this fall.
Why it matters: Dorsey and Musk are close, and Dorsey has been encouraging of Musk’s takeover bid publicly and privately, so it's unclear why Musk would need to need to subpoena him for further documents that would support his case.
Details: According to the subpoena, Musk's legal team is looking for Dorsey to provide information pertaining to Twitter's user base and the number of spam accounts on its platform.
- For example, it wants access to "documents and communications" regarding Twitter's use of monetizable daily active users (mDAU) as a “key metric." It also wants information on the "impact or effect of false or spam accounts on Twitter's business and operations."
The big picture: That information is central to Musk's argument that Twitter has not been forthcoming about its user data, and thus he should be able to back out of the deal.
- Musk's legal team last week subpoenaed a former Twitter product executive that was ousted earlier this year.
- Twitter has argued that Musk's argument is legally weak and presents inaccuracies.
What to watch: The two parties are expected to meet at a Delaware Chancery Court on October 17th, unless they settle out of court before it gets to that point.
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STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. — The Stevens County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is looking for a missing man last seen on Aug. 10, likely in the area of Wilbur or Colville.
Trevor Bresnahan was last seen on Wednesday, Aug. 10 when he drove from the west to Stevens County to visit some friends. He was driving his Maroon Hyundai Accent 2006 or 2008, which has a lime green hood and bumper, with his dog.
According to the SCSO Facebook page and information from Bresnahan's family, Bresnahan's mother received a called on Aug. 17 of someone who had found his dog on Springdale Hunter Road. However, they haven't heard from Bresnahan.
The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information about Bresnahan' s whereabouts to call the SCSO at 509 684 5296 reference case No.2208664. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 509-684-2555.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — Three times a year, the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) goes through changes to better cater to Spokane citizens. This year is no different, but they are earlier, with upcoming changes happening next Sunday, Aug. 28.
With the new schedule and stops, STA also announced several new bus routes that will join the existing routes.
Here are the four bus routes joining STA's service routes:
- (35) Francis/Market NEW route from the VA hospital to N Market with continuous routing along Francis and new service on E Francis, and N Market. Note: No direct service to 5-Mile Park & Ride.
- (36) North Central NEW route from SFCC to N Market connecting SFCC, West Central Community Center, North Central High School, and Northeast Community Center and new service on W Maxwell
- (724) Liberty Lake Tech Express NEW route providing peak service for those traveling from Spokane to Liberty Lake in the morning and Liberty Lake to Spokane in the evening.
- (771) Mirabeau Express NEW route to provide weekday peak service between Spokane and Mirabeau P&R
STA will also expand the services of several routes, particularly on Sundays. Most notably, the 4 Monroe/Regal route will have additional early Saturday morning service and expanded Sunday and holiday services. The 6 Cheney will also have an expanded Sunday and holiday service.
In addition to the bus route changes, STA is introducing a new color system for their schedules: red schedules for frequent routes, blue schedules for basic routes, pink shuttles for express routes, and green schedules for downtown shuttles. There will also be changes to the Plaza bus station to accommodate the new routes.
For more detailed information on how bus routes will be changing visit the STA website.
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Three Arkansas law enforcement officers who were suspended after a video emerged of them beating a detainee were identified Monday — as state police launched an investigation into the violent arrest.
Crawford County sheriff’s deputies Zack King and Levi White, and Mulberry police officer Thell Riddle were named as the officers involved in Sunday’s ordeal outside a small town convenience store, the sheriff’s office said.
The officers were responding to a report of a man, identified as 27-year-old Randal Worcester, making threats outside the store in Mulberry, northwest of Little Rock, authorities said.
Video shot by a bystander shows one officer punching the suspect with a clenched fist, while another can be seen hitting the man with his knee.
The third officer could be seen pinning the suspect to the ground as the officers took Worcester into custody.
The suspect was hospitalized after his arrest before being 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 was released on $15,000 bond on Monday. When asked how he was feeling, he said “all right.”
The law firm representing Worcester’s family said it did not have a comment on the video because it was still trying to gather information.
Arkansas State Police said the agency had been brought in to probe use of force in the arrest at the request of the Crawford County prosecuting attorney and sheriff’s office.
“Upon completion of the investigation, the case file will be submitted to the Crawford County prosecuting attorney who will determine whether the use of force by the law enforcement officers was consistent with Arkansas laws,” the agency said in a statement.
Prosecutors will determine if the body cam footage from the arrest will be released, state police said.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday that the law enforcement response shown in the video was “not consistent” with the training carried out at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy.
“This is not what our law enforcement community represents. It’s not the proper response,” Hutchinson said.
The three officers are on paid administrative leave amid the use of force probe, according to the sheriff’s office and police department.
“I hold all my employees accountable for their actions and will take appropriate measures in this matter,” Crawford County Sheriff Jimmy Damante said.
Mulberry Police Chief Shannon Gregory added that the community and his department were taking the matter “very seriously.”
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The fledgling cable-TV network that has hired Chris Cuomo to host a primetime show this fall is already asking staffers to promote the disgraced anchor — and some aren’t happy about it.
Cuomo, whose old 9 p.m. CNN show “Cuomo Prime Time” averaged 1 million nightly viewers in its final year, is being heralded by the brass at NewsNation as a savior for the network — a message that’s provoking grumbling among the rank and file, sources told On the Money.
“This is going to be like SiriusXM — with Chris instead of Howard Stern,” one source griped.
Employees at NewsNation — launched less than two years ago, with ratings that are a tiny fraction of CNN’s — are likewise bristling over a recent request to plug Cuomo’s new show at the bottom of their email signatures, sources told On the Money.
“It’s all about Chris,” said another apoplectic source. “Can you believe they are asking employees to all plug Chris and not their own shows?”
The Cuomo email signature — which shows the 52-year-old talking head against a blue background with the plug “coming this fall to NewsNation” — stands in contrast to the network’s typical email signatures which depict all of its top anchors, sources said.
Staffers for anchor Ashleigh Banfield — who hosts the 10 p.m. hour and who was among NewsNation’s first big hires with a resume that boasted stints at CNN and MSNBC — are particularly peeved, according to insiders.
“She was meant to be the Rachel Maddow of the network,” according to the source, comparing Banfield to the MSNBC star. “Now here comes Chris, the big swinging d–k.”
As reported by The Post, the Nexstar-owned network is building a brand new, New York studio for Cuomo in its Midtown offices at 220 E. 42nd St. by the United Nations. Banfield, by contrast, is shooting her show from a studio near her Connecticut home, while her production staff works from NewsNation’s Chicago headquarters, according to a source.
The source added that while NewsNation has a studio set aside for her in its Midtown offices, Banfield has “refused” to use it because it’s “too small.”
Banfield told The Post she is happy to work from “wherever they want me to broadcast.”
A person close to the situation told The Post that there are no plans to move Banfield to a renovated space in the Midtown office. Accordingly, some on team Banfield, best known for her legal analysis, now feel like they’re playing second fiddle — with some boycotting the Cuomo promo altogether, a source with knowledge said.
Further triggering staffers is news that Dan Abrams, the network’s 9 p.m. host, who already broadcasts from the Big Apple, will also get a studio in the same building as Cuomo this fall.
Banfield tried quash any perceived beef.
“I can’t wait for Chris Cuomo to raise the profile of this network,” she told On The Money. “We worked together at ABC and CNN and we were good friends.”
Cuomo, a self-professed friend of Abrams, announced on the host’s show that he was joining NewsNation this fall in what critics have likened to a marriage of convenience. The Post broke the news that Cuomo will be taking the 8 p.m. slot starting Oct. 3.
“Chris Cuomo is simply the latest addition to NewsNation’s expanding roster of talented, experienced journalists,” a rep for NewsNation said. ” As we have since our launch two years ago, we ask our staff to help promote all of our shows, especially the new ones, as much as possible, in as many ways as possible.”
NewsNation execs hope Cuomo — who they got at a steep discount — can juice the fledgling network’s anemic ratings. Meanwhile the scandal-scarred Cuomo, fired from CNN last year over his role in advising his older brother, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, gets a chance to return to the air.
Abrams, for his part, has slammed the media for taking shots at the network on his show, telling viewers that the “politicized media wants NewsNation to fail” amid reports of the hire and the network’s low ratings.
“In the media landscape full of extremists, a network that gives voice to a moderate point of view is an outlier, or a disrupter, who represents an existentialist threat to a media which, for so long, has profited off of driving us to the fringes,” Abrams said.
During a recent internal meeting, NewsNation’s president of news programming Michael Corn played a mash-up of Abrams’ best zingers to rally staffers, but he didn’t address the ratings. Despite any bruised egos ahead of Cuomo’s arrival, employees generally were hoping the anchor would be able to juice the puny ratings.
NewsNation is averaging a paltry 50,000 total viewers in primetime and only 8,000 of those viewers come from the all-important 25-54 age demographic coveted by advertisers.
By comparison, CNN, which is in last place among the Big 3 cable news networks, has 15 times as many primetime viewers as NewsNation, averaging 762,000 total viewers and 190,00 viewers aged 25-54.
No. 1 Fox News gets 2.4 million in primetime and 375,000 viewers in the demo. MSNBC pulls 1.2 million total primetime viewers and 136,000 in the key demo.
On Monday, NewsNation added a trio of hires, bringing on a former CNBC contributor and Fox Business producer Jake Novak as deputy managing editor, Ali Bradley, a news anchor for K2TV in Casper, Wyo., as a southwest correspondent, and Haley Turner, a former Fox News senior producer as senior producer for “On Balance with Leland Vittert.” | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/angry-newsnation-staffers-asked-to-promote-chris-cuomo/ | 2022-08-22T21:21:59Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/angry-newsnation-staffers-asked-to-promote-chris-cuomo/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Can you spot the snake hidden in the grass — or in the bushes, on the fence or anywhere in this picture?
Homeowners in Queensland, Australia, called Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers after they spotted the massive coastal carpet python in their backyard.
[Warning: Spoilers below]
Here’s a clue: No, the slitherer is not the black hose running through the bush on the right side of the image.
The reptile is camouflaged in the shrubbery in the top right-hand corner of the photo.
It’s in the plants with part of its body draping over the fence.
The experts posted this mind-boggling scene on their Facebook page on Aug. 20, 2017, and asked followers if they could spot the sneaky snake.
“To the right of the catcher’s bag and gear at the bottom of the picture,” one user incorrectly guessed.
“I can never find the snakes,” one person wrote. “I once walked straight past the most massive carpet snake in Noosa National Park and didn’t see it until my friend pointed it out to me.”
However, one eagle-eyed observer correctly identified the snake’s whereabouts.
“Top right corner in the bush. He’s a biggen,” the wrote.
The python is, indeed, camouflaged in the top right corner. It may require a little zooming in to spot it, but it’s there.
Coastal carpet pythons are non-venomous snakes that grow to around 7 feet in length. However, they can cause deep cuts.
At the time of the post, the snake catchers said they were called out to deal with a number of the reptiles in Queensland.
If snake spotting wasn’t your thing, try finding the covert kitty hidden in a packed bookcase.
Or check out this other tricky task that involves finding the real owl among a sea of stuffed fakes. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/only-the-best-eyes-can-spot-the-huge-snake-hidden-in-this-backyard/ | 2022-08-22T21:23:37Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/only-the-best-eyes-can-spot-the-huge-snake-hidden-in-this-backyard/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Katya Elise Henry — the girlfriend of Miami Hear star Tyler Herro — was brutally honest while sharing advice about dating an NBA player.
During an “ask me anything” on Instagram Sunday, someone ask Henry about “advice for anyone who just started dating an NBA player,” to which she wrote:
“Aww man buckle up lol this life is not for the weak.”
Henry — who is pregnant with her and Herro’s second child — didn’t offer any further advice on the subject.
In June, Henry shared messages about cheating on her social media pages and appeared to remove all posts that included Herro, 22, at the time. The couple never addressed the split speculation publicly and went on to celebrate Henry’s pregnancy later that month.
During her Instagram “AMA,” Henry was asked if the couple has “talked about marriage recently” — to which she wrote that “marriage isn’t something I’m pressed on to be honest.”
Henry added that after the birth of the couple’s first child, Zya, last September, she learned that “teamwork makes the dream work” with Herro.
Herro and Henry are believed to have started dating in March 2020, when the NBA player tweeted at the fitness model. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/tyler-herros-girlfriend-talks-relationship-in-instagram-ama/ | 2022-08-22T21:24:07Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/tyler-herros-girlfriend-talks-relationship-in-instagram-ama/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
What To Know Today
It now takes 12 to 14 days for the ATF to perform a trace on a crime gun. The record time comes amid the pandemic shooting spike, ATF staff attrition, and increasing police demand for gun traces. Meanwhile, about 83 percent of expedited requests for things like mass shootings and homicides are completed within 48 hours, according to the Justice Department. The agency uses an outdated system made necessary, in part, by federal rules that prevent it from keeping a searchable database of digitized gun transaction records. As a result, ATF officials search through scanned images of more than 900 million gun records when investigating gun crimes. The ATF’s National Tracing Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is so cluttered with rows of boxes of paper records that the agency brought in 40 cargo shipping containers that sit outside the building, NBC News reports. “We are continually asked to do more, with less,” said a program manager at the center.
We’re tracking how the Bruen case is reshaping gun laws across the U.S. — and propelling a series of court challenges to existing regulations. Among the latest developments related to new litigation and arguments: In Colorado, a gun rights group sued the cities of Boulder and Louisville, and Boulder County, over bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines; in New York, state officials argued that the state’s amended concealed carry law requiring “good moral character” — which was challenged in court post Bruen — complies with SCOTUS’s new history-and-tradition framework for deciding gun cases because of the country’s history of gun bans for specific groups like Native Americans and Catholics.
Why the Bruen case will extend the nation’s divided, patchwork laws around guns. In an op-ed in The Hill, RAND Corporation gun violence researchers Andrew Morral and Rosanna Smart, along with Duke law professor Darrell Miller, argue that, rather than an abrupt sea change to the nation’s gun laws, the decision is likely to reinforce and sharpen existing divisions by state and region. “Unless the court clarifies its Bruen holding, we’ll see for the foreseeable future what we’ve seen for the last decade: Blue states regulating within the ambiguities and interstices of the Supreme Court’s decisions on guns; red states articulating their political and policy preferences as a matter of constitutional right and requirement,” they write.
Americans increasingly worry about threats to democracy. Twenty-one percent of respondents, a plurality, identified “threats to democracy” as the most important issue facing the country, according to a new NBC News survey, surpassing “cost of living” and “jobs and the economy.” Another 8 percent of respondents picked guns, which tied for 5th place. Seventeen percent of respondents also identified firearms as a single issue that would determine how they voted for or against a candidate for elected office — the second-highest share, after abortion, of any listed policy issue. From The Trace: We recently reported on a survey by researchers at the University of California, Davis, which found that nearly half of Americans agree somewhat that there will be a civil war “in the next few years.” Nearly one in five are confident that they will soon arm themselves with a gun in a situation where political violence is justified.
Washington authorities think they may have stopped a mass shooting at a music festival. Police on Friday arrested a man outside a crowded three-day electronic music festival at Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. “Grant County sheriff’s deputies on Friday night believe they stopped an Ephrata man who may have had plans to commit a mass shooting at the Gorge Amphitheatre,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The man was armed with two, loaded 9mm pistols and detained before he got into the venue, police said.
A GOP candidate for a state House seat in Florida was banned from Twitter over threats. Luis Miguel posted that federal law enforcement officials should be shot on sight. The alarming comment came a week after a Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged with online death threats against FBI agents and nearly two weeks after a man attempted to breach an FBI building in Cincinnati after posting threats against FBI agents following the bureau’s search of Mar-a-Lago. House Democrats have called on social media companies to take urgent action to counteract violent threats against law enforcement.
Data Point
250,000 — the average number of gun records scanned per day at the ATF’s tracing center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, according to ATF officials. [NBC News] | https://www.thetrace.org/newsletter/atf-gun-trace-record/ | 2022-08-22T21:29:28Z | thetrace.org | control | https://www.thetrace.org/newsletter/atf-gun-trace-record/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An August 18th article originating from the New Your Times, analyzing Rep. Liz Cheney’s primary loss in Wyoming, quotes a spokesman and adviser to former President Trump, Taylor Budowich, as stating “She [Cheney] may have been fighting for principles, but they are not the principles of the Republican Party.” I was amazed by such a boastful, public admission of what had become obvious even before the many disturbing revelations of the House Select Committee hearings — the “leaders” of the American political party of which I have been a member for 52 years do not include among their core beliefs: acceptance of objective and demonstrable truth, staunch support and defense of the Constitution of the United States, and adherence to law and order including respect for all branches of law enforcement.
Since the Party of Trump has now openly abandoned these principles, I’m even more proud to be labeled by some as a “Republican in name only” (a.k.a. RINO) and wear this label as a badge of honor. I cannot and will not support any future party candidate who either adheres to Trump’s completely un-American beliefs or excuses his related actions.
STEVEN COTTEN, Lockport | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-rino-label-should-be-worn-like-a-badge-of-honor/article_1bd0429a-223f-11ed-821c-73ae698a4db0.html | 2022-08-22T21:31:39Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/opinion/mailbag-rino-label-should-be-worn-like-a-badge-of-honor/article_1bd0429a-223f-11ed-821c-73ae698a4db0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
17-year-old DC teen becomes one of the youngest licensed Black pilots in US
WASHINGTON - Many kids have dreams of becoming a pilot – but how about achieving your dream at age 17!
Christopher Ballinger is among the youngest Black pilots in the country thanks to an Air Force JROTC flight Academy Program.
Ballinger said he’s licensed to fly any single engine land plane. He says it is the first step in becoming a pilot. He took part in the eight-week Flight Academy program at Walla Walla University in Washington State.
The Sidwell Friends School rising senior says he plans to apply to the Air Force Academy after graduation. His advice for younger students is to keep an open mind about all opportunities that present themselves! | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/17-year-old-dc-teen-becomes-one-of-the-youngest-licensed-black-pilots-in-us | 2022-08-22T21:31:47Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/17-year-old-dc-teen-becomes-one-of-the-youngest-licensed-black-pilots-in-us | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Chicago man sentenced to 4 years for illegally possessing gun, pointing it at people during fight
CHICAGO - A Chicago man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for illegally possessing a gun and pointing it at multiple people during an altercation last year.
Julian Almanza, 22, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal charge of illegal possession of a firearm.
On Jan. 14, 2021, Almanza was in an altercation in Humboldt Park and pointed a gun at multiple individuals, prosecutors said.
Chicago officers arrived on scene, and Almanza slid the firearm under a truck.
Firearm and ammunition illegallyl possessed by Almanza
Officers found the gun, which was equipped with an extended magazine and loaded with 25 rounds of ammunition, prosecutors said.
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Almanza was previously convicted of two firearm felonies in state court, and was on parole for the more recent firearm offense at the time of the federal charge. He was not legally allowed to possess the gun.
Almanza was sentenced to 44 months in prison Thursday. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-sentenced-to-4-years-for-illegally-possessing-gun-pointing-it-at-people-during-fight | 2022-08-22T21:31:54Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-sentenced-to-4-years-for-illegally-possessing-gun-pointing-it-at-people-during-fight | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Gun laws across the U.S.
Gun ownership laws across the United States became even more of a political issue in 2022 thanks, in part, to some high-profile tragedies like the attack on a grocery store in Buffalo, New York and the massacre at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
The shootings prompted some politicians to revisit the balance between Second-Amendment rights and access to weapons, while others put the focus on mental health treatment.
Meanwhile, a high-profile Supreme Court decision struck down part of New York’s longstanding concealed-carry law.
Here’s a state-by-state look at some of the basics elements of gun laws around the country, based largely on data from Giffords. Second Amendment rights and the associated laws are complicated. Each state has many unique rules and fine nuances; click through the links below for more details about any state’s gun laws.
Alabama gun laws
Background checks: Yes for licensed firearms dealer, no for private sale. Federal law requires federally licensed firearms dealers (but not private sellers) to initiate a background check on the purchaser prior to sale of a firearm. Alabama has no law requiring a background check on the purchaser of a firearm when the seller is not a licensed dealer (ie. private sales like at gun shows, etc.)
Waiting period: Alabama has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: In 2022, Alabama enacted permitless carry by repealing a longstanding prohibition on carrying a concealed handgun in public without a permit subject to a background check. As of Jan. 1, 2023, anyone ages 18 or over who is not prohibited by state or federal law may carry a handgun in the state without a permit, background check, or safety training. Alabama has maintained its concealed carry permit system for individuals who wish to carry in states that require a permit and offer reciprocity to Alabama permits. Open carry is legal in Alabama.
Assault weapons ban: Alabama has no law restricting assault weapons.
Alaska gun laws
Background checks: Yes for licensed firearms dealer, no for private sale. Alaska does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm. Federal law does not require dealers to conduct a background check if a firearm purchaser presents a state permit to purchase or possess firearms that meet certain conditions. As a result, holders of concealed weapons permits marked NICS-Exempt in Alaska are exempt from the federal background check requirement.
Waiting period: Alaska imposes no waiting period between the time of purchase and the actual physical transfer of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Alaska's laws do not prohibit anyone 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm from carrying it concealed or open. A firearms permit is not required. There are general restrictions on where a firearm may be carried.
Assault weapons ban: Alaska has no law restricting assault weapons.
Arizona gun laws
Background checks: Yes for licensed firearms dealer, no for private sale. Arizona does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Arizona has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: On April 16, 2010, Arizona’s governor signed into law a bill that allows any individual aged 21 or over to carry a firearm concealed on his or her person in public without a license or permit. (Prior Arizona law required concealed weapon holders to apply for a permit, pass a background check, and obtain firearms safety training.) The only requirement is that the person must accurately answer if a peace officer, who is detaining the person based on reasonable suspicion of an offense, asks whether he or she is carrying a concealed weapon. Open carry is legal in Arizona.
Assault weapons ban: Arizona has no law restricting assault weapons.
Further reading:
- Arizona governor signs Second Amendment Freedom Act, protecting state from federal gun laws
- Hundreds march at Arizona capitol calling for gun control
Arkansas gun laws
Background checks: Yes for licensed firearms dealer, no for private sale. Arkansas does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Arkansas imposes no waiting period between the time of purchase and the actual physical transfer of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Arkansas does not allow a handgun to be carried on or about the person, openly or concealed if it is "readily available for use with a purpose to attempt to unlawfully employ [it] as a weapon against a person."
Assault weapons ban: Arkansas has no laws regulating assault weapons.
California gun laws
Background checks: Subject to certain narrow exceptions, California law generally requires all firearm sales or transfers to be completed through a licensed firearms dealer, pursuant to a background check and other requirements. This goes for private sales too.
Waiting period: California law generally restricts a licensed firearms dealer from transferring or delivering a firearm to a person within 10 days.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: California generally prohibits a person from carrying a loaded, concealed firearm in public unless the person has been issued a concealed weapons license. California is a "may-issue" state, meaning that local law enforcement has discretion when issuing carrying concealed weapons ("CCW") licenses. Licensing authorities may only issue CCW licenses after finding that: 1) the applicant is of good moral character and, after a background check, is not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm; 2) good cause exists for the issuance of a license; 3) the applicant has completed a firearms safety course (see below); and 4) the applicant meets relevant residency requirements. California generally prohibits people from openly carrying loaded firearms (both handguns and long guns) in public, with a narrow exception for residents of smaller counties: under California law, the sheriff of any county with a population under 200,000 people, or the chief of police of a city within that county, may issue licenses to carry a loaded, exposed handgun to qualified residents.
Assault weapons ban: With limited exceptions, California prohibits anyone from possessing an assault weapon (as defined by state law), unless they lawfully possessed the firearm prior to the date it was defined as an assault weapon and registered the firearm with the California Department of Justice ("DOJ") within the timeframes established by state law.
Further reading: Newsom signs strict gun law modeled after Texas anti-abortion law
Colorado gun laws
Background checks: In Colorado, all firearm transfers by licensed dealers are processed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which enforces federal, as well as state, purchaser prohibitions. Colorado law explicitly provides access to juvenile delinquency court and probation records for firearm background check purposes. Colorado requires unlicensed sellers (sellers who are not federally licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm (i.e. Universal background checks).
Waiting period: Colorado does not impose a specific waiting period between the completion of a firearm purchase and the actual transfer of the firearm to the purchaser.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Colorado does not prohibit the open carrying of handguns or long guns in public, and no permit or license is required. Local governments may enact regulations prohibiting open carrying of firearms in a building or specific area within the local government’s jurisdiction, as long as signs are posted to that effect. Colorado does not prohibit a person from carrying a concealed handgun in public if the person has a permit.
Assault weapons ban: Colorado has no law regulating assault weapons, although it does regulate large-capacity magazines.
Connecticut gun laws
Background checks: In Connecticut, all firearms transfers by licensed dealers are processed through the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection ("DESPP"). Private (unlicensed) individuals may not purchase or receive a firearm unless such person holds a: 1) permit to carry a pistol or revolver; 2) eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver; 3) permit to sell at retail a pistol or revolver; or 4) long gun eligibility certificate. These permits are issued following a background check by DESPP on the applicant.
Waiting period: Connecticut does not impose a waiting period on firearm purchases or transfers. However, a purchaser or transferee must obtain a permit or certificate prior to receiving a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Connecticut generally requires that any person seeking to carry a pistol or revolver, whether openly or concealed, obtain a state permit. This requirement does not apply to possession within a person’s dwelling or place of business. Connecticut has no law that specifically restricts the open carrying of a long gun in public.
Assault weapons ban: Connecticut prohibits any person from possessing an assault weapon unless the weapon was possessed prior to July 1, 1994.
Delaware gun laws
Background checks: Federal law provides states with the option of serving as a state "point of contact" and conducting their own background checks using state, as well as federal, records and databases, or having the checks performed by the FBI using only the National Instant Criminal Background Check System ("NICS") database. Private firearms transfers (i.e., transfers by non-firearms dealers) are subject to a criminal background check requirement in Delaware. A background check must be conducted on the prospective purchaser when neither the seller nor the buyer is a licensed dealer.
Waiting period: Delaware has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Delaware does not prohibit the open carrying of firearms in public. Delaware is a "may issue" state, meaning that the Superior Court in the county where the applicant resides has discretion in determining whether or not to issue a concealed deadly weapons license to an applicant. Delaware prohibits carrying a concealed deadly weapon upon or about the person without a license.
Assault weapons ban: Delaware has no law regulating assault weapons.
Florida gun laws
Background checks: Like federal law, Florida law generally requires gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers prior to the sale or transfer of a firearm on the dealer’s premises. Federal law provides states with the option of serving as a state "point of contact" and conducting their own background checks using state, as well as federal, records and databases, or having the checks performed by the FBI using only the National Instant Criminal Background Check System ("NICS") database.
Waiting period: A mandatory waiting period is imposed between the purchase and delivery of a firearm. The mandatory waiting period is 3 days, excluding weekends and legal holidays, or expires upon the completion of the records checks required.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Except as otherwise provided by law, it is unlawful for any person to openly carry on or about his or her person any firearm or electric weapon or device. Florida does not prohibit a person from carrying a concealed firearm on or about his or her person if the person has a license to carry a concealed firearm. Florida is a "shall issue" state, meaning that the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must issue a concealed weapons license if the applicant meets certain qualifications.
Assault weapons ban: Florida has no laws regulating assault weapons.
Further reading: DeSantis signs bill broadening ban on local gun regulations
Georgia gun laws
Background checks: Yes, if you buy the gun from a gun shop because federal law requires all licensed gun dealers to perform background checks. But no if you buy it online or from a gun show.
Waiting period: There is no waiting period for purchasing a firearm in the state of Georgia.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Georgia also generally allows any person who is not prohibited by law from possessing a firearm to openly carry a long gun in most public spaces. Georgia now generally permits any "lawful weapons carrier" to carry handguns openly or concealed in most public spaces without any background check or permit required.
Assault weapons ban: Georgia neither regulates nor prohibits the sale or possession of assault weapons.
Further reading: Kemp signs bill allowing people to carry handguns without a license in Georgia into law
Hawaii gun laws
Background checks: Yes, for both dealers and private sellers. Both are required to go through a background check in order to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm.
Waiting period: No permit to acquire a firearm shall be issued earlier than 14 calendar days after the date of the application, except for sales to state or federally licensed dealers, law enforcement officers, persons with a license to carry a handgun, or where a firearm is registered pursuant to state law.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Hawaii permits the open carrying of handguns on the person with a permit or license. Hawaii is a "may-issue" state, meaning that the chief of police of a county has discretion in determining whether or not to issue a concealed weapons license to an applicant.
Assault weapons ban: Hawaii has an assault weapons ban. As of July 1, 1992, no person shall bring or cause to be brought into Hawaii an assault pistol. Furthermore, as of July 1, 1992, no previously-owned assault pistol may be sold or transferred to anyone within Hawaii other than a state-licensed dealer or the chief of police of any county
Idaho gun laws
Background checks: Idaho has no law requiring firearms dealers to initiate a background check prior to transferring a firearm. In Idaho, all firearms transfers by licensed dealers are processed directly through the FBI, which enforces the federal purchaser prohibitions. Firearms transfers by private sellers (non-firearms dealers) are not subject to background checks in Idaho, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions still apply.
Waiting period: Idaho has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Idaho statute allows residents 18 years of age, not disqualified from having a permit, to carry a concealed firearm statewide without a permit except in certain designated places including a courthouse, juvenile detention or jail facility, or public or private school unless specifically authorized. Idaho permits the open carrying of handguns on the person with no permit or license. Idaho also allows for the carrying of long guns in public.
Assault weapons ban: Idaho does not regulate assault weapons.
Illinois gun laws
Background checks: Illinois generally requires people to obtain a license called a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card from the Department of State Police, issued pursuant to a background check, in order to acquire or possess firearms within the state of Illinois. If a person who is not a licensed firearms dealer wishes to sell or transfer a firearm to another person who is not a licensed dealer, the transferor must in most cases, prior to transferring the gun, request to see the transferee’s FOID Card and contact the Department of State Police (DSP) with the transferee’s Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card number to verify that the transferee’s FOID Card remains valid. The transferor must await approval by DSP before transferring the firearm.
Waiting period: Subject to narrow exceptions, Illinois generally requires a 72-hour waiting period before a seller can deliver a firearm to the purchaser. This waiting period begins to run at the time the purchaser applied to purchase the firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: In 2013, Illinois adopted the Firearm Concealed Carry Act allowing individuals who obtain a valid license to carry concealed handguns in public. A license is not needed to carry a concealed handgun on a person’s own property, including his or her home or fixed place of business. Nor is a license needed to carry a concealed handgun on the land or in the home of another person, as long as it is with that person’s permission. Open carry is not legal in Illinois.
Assault weapons ban: Illinois has no state law restricting assault weapons. However, some local jurisdictions within the state, such as the City of Highland Park, have enacted local ordinances that restrict the possession and sale of assault weapons.
Further reading: Illinois launches gun tracing database to combat illegal firearm trafficking
Indiana gun laws
Background checks: Indiana law explicitly requires dealers to conduct a background check prior to transferring a handgun, by contacting the FBI directly. Although Indiana has no law explicitly requiring firearms dealers to initiate a background check prior to transferring a long gun, the federal law requires dealers to initiate a background check prior to the transfer of any kind of gun by contacting the FBI directly. Indiana does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Indiana has no law imposing a waiting period to purchase a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: On July 1, 2022, the State of Indiana will no longer require a handgun permit to legally carry, conceal or transport a handgun within the state but there are certain restrictions depending on who you are. Open carry is legal in Indiana but must be 18.
Assault weapons ban: Indiana has no law regulating assault weapons.
Iowa gun laws
Background checks: The county sheriffs and the Iowa department of public safety serve as partial state points of contact for certain types of optional handgun background checks, with county sheriffs conducting criminal history checks on applicants for optional permits to acquire a handgun or optional permits to a carry concealed handgun. The FBI performs NICS checks on firearm purchases from licensed gun dealers to enforce the federal purchaser prohibitions referenced above. While local law enforcement officials in Iowa previously conducted comprehensive background checks on handgun purchasers and concealed carry permit applicants using state databases, pursuant to a 2021 law, this type of background check is now optional. Handgun purchasers in Iowa can avoid a background check entirely by purchasing firearms from a private unlicensed seller, and when they buy from a licensed dealer, they can elect to simply do a federal NICS check as opposed to obtaining a permit to acquire a handgun and undergoing the full state background check. In addition, a concealed carry permit is no longer required to carry concealed handguns in the state of Iowa, so a background check is not required for this either. Private transfer of firearms in Iowa (i.e., transfers by anyone other than a licensed gun dealer), including both handguns and long guns, are not subject to any background check requirement, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions still apply.
Waiting period: Iowa has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Beginning July 1, 2021, anyone who is old enough to possess a handgun and is otherwise eligible for a permit can carry a concealed firearm in the state, whether or not they actually have a permit. As of July 1, 2021, Iowa generally allows the open carrying of handguns and long guns.
Assault weapons ban: Iowa does not regulate assault weapons. However, any person who "sells or offers for sale a manual or power-driven trigger activating device constructed and designed so that when attached to a firearm increases the rate of fire of the firearm is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor."
Kansas gun laws
Background checks: Kansas has no law requiring firearms dealers to initiate background checks prior to transferring a firearm. As a result, in Kansas, firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. Kansas does not require unlicensed sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm. Federal law does not require dealers to conduct a background check if a firearm purchaser presents a state permit to purchase or possess firearms that meets certain conditions. Kansas does not require unlicensed sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Kansas imposes no waiting period between the time of purchase and the actual physical transfer of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: In 2015, Kansas passed S.B. 45 into law, authorizing anyone 21 years of age and older to carry a concealed firearm on their person without a license or permit. Individuals under 21 years of age may only do so when on their own land, abode, or fixed place of business. Despite this permitless carry provision, Kansas law still authorizes the Attorney General to issue concealed handgun licenses, which are valid throughout the state for four years after the date they are issued. The law makes clear, however, that "the availability of [such] licenses… shall not be construed to impose a general prohibition on the carrying of handguns without such license, whether carried openly or concealed, or loaded or unloaded." Open carry is legal for those without a valid Permit/license. The state preempts all local firearm laws in the state. The minimum age for open carry is 18.
Assault weapons ban: Kansas has no law restricting assault weapons.
Kentucky gun laws
Background checks: Kentucky firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. Kentucky has no law requiring firearms dealers to initiate background checks prior to transferring a firearm. Kentucky does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Kentucky imposes no waiting period between the time of purchase and the actual physical transfer of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal in Kentucky. Kentucky now authorizes any person 21 years of age or older who is eligible to possess a firearm to carry a concealed deadly weapon in public. People carrying guns without a permit are still subject to the same location restrictions that previously existed for people carrying with a permit. Kentucky still issues concealed carry licenses for people who may still wish to obtain them for the purposes of carrying in other states.
Assault weapons ban: Kentucky has no laws regulating assault weapons.
Louisiana gun laws
Background checks: Louisiana has no law requiring firearms dealers to initiate background checks prior to transferring a firearm. As a result, in Louisiana, firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. Louisiana does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Louisiana has no law imposing a waiting period prior to purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Louisiana does not prohibit the open carrying of firearms in public. Louisiana prohibits the "negligent carrying of a concealed handgun," which applies regardless of whether a person is licensed under state law, and includes carrying a concealed handgun, intentionally or with criminal negligence. Louisiana does not prohibit a person from carrying a concealed handgun in public if the person has a permit. However, Louisiana prohibits the "negligent carrying of a concealed handgun," which applies regardless of whether a person is licensed under state law, and includes carrying a concealed handgun, intentionally or with criminal negligence, when it is foreseeable that the handgun may discharge.
Assault weapons ban: Louisiana has no law restricting assault weapons.
Maine gun laws
Background checks: Maine has no law requiring firearms dealers to initiate background checks prior to transferring a firearm. As a result, in Maine firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. Maine does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Maine has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Maine allows any individual who is 21 years of age or older and who is not generally prohibited from possessing firearms to carry a concealed handgun in public without obtaining a permit. Maine does not prohibit the open carrying of firearms in public.
Assault weapons ban: Maine has no law restricting assault weapons.
Maryland gun laws
Background checks: The Secretary of the Maryland State Police ("Secretary") serves as a partial state point of contact for the implementation of the Brady Act. Prospective purchasers of state-defined "regulated firearms" (handguns and assault weapons) must complete the state’s application form. The application must be processed through the Secretary, who must verify the contents of the application. Among other things, the Secretary must disapprove a transfer if the Secretary receives written notification from the applicant’s licensed attending physician that the applicant suffers from a mental disorder and is a danger to himself or herself or to another. If the Secretary disapproves an application, the Secretary must notify the seller or transferor within seven days of the application, in accordance with the Maryland waiting period. A seller of a firearm who is not licensed as a dealer in such firearms must complete a transaction through either a regulated firearms dealer. Transfers of regulated firearms by an unlicensed person may also go through a designated law enforcement agency.
Waiting period: In Maryland, any person, whether a licensed dealer or private seller, who sells, rents or otherwise transfers a "regulated firearm" (handgun or assault weapon) may not transfer the firearm until seven days have elapsed following the time a prospective purchaser completes an application to purchase a regulated firearm, and the application is forwarded to the Secretary of the Maryland State Police. There is no waiting period for the transfer of a rifle or shotgun (except for an assault weapon) in Maryland.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Maryland generally prohibits wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun, whether concealed or open, on or about the person without a permit. This prohibition does not apply on real estate that the person owns or leases, where the person resides, or within the confines of a business establishment that the person owns or leases.
Assault weapons ban: Maryland now prohibits the possession, sale, offering of sale, transfer, purchase, receipt, or transportation into the state of an assault weapon, which includes assault pistols and assault long guns.
Further reading: Maryland sees surge in applications for wear and carry gun permits
Massachusetts gun laws
Background checks: People who wish to purchase and possess firearms in Massachusetts must generally obtain a Firearm Identification Card ("FID") or License to Carry Firearms ("LTC") pursuant to a background check. Massachusetts law also generally requires individuals to have a state firearm dealer license in order to transfer ownership of a firearm, and requires dealers to verify the validity of a potential transferee’s Firearm Identification Card ("FIDs") or License to Carry Firearms ("LTCs") prior to transferring a firearm. Massachusetts law generally requires private sales and transfers of firearms (those that do not occur through a licensed gun dealer) to be reported to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services by both the seller and the purchaser.
Waiting period: Massachusetts imposes no waiting period between the time of purchase and the actual physical transfer of a firearm. However, Massachusetts requires firearms owners to obtain a state license in order to be eligible to purchase and possess a firearm, so for first-time buyers this process may implicitly create a waiting period in many cases.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Massachusetts allows a person to carry a firearm in public if the person has the appropriate license. Massachusetts allows a person to openly carry firearms in public if the person has a license to carry the firearm.
Assault weapons ban: It is generally unlawful in Massachusetts to sell, offer for sale, transfer or possess an assault weapon that was not otherwise lawfully possessed on Sept. 13, 1994. Firearms dealers are also specifically prohibited from selling, leasing, renting, transferring, delivering, or offering for sale, lease, rent, transfer or delivery, any assault weapon or large capacity feeding device not otherwise lawfully possessed on Sept. 13, 1994.
Michigan gun laws
Background checks: Michigan is a partial point-of-contact state for NICS. Background checks requested by licensed dealers are processed directly through the FBI, which enforces the federal purchaser prohibitions referenced above. If the seller of a handgun is not a federally licensed dealer, Michigan requires that the purchaser have either a valid handgun purchase license or a license to carry a concealed handgun. Long gun transfers by private sellers (non-firearms dealers) are not subject to background checks in Michigan.
Waiting period: Michigan has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the sale of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Michigan generally prohibits any person from carrying a handgun concealed on or about his or her person without a concealed handgun license, other than at his or her own residence, on his or her own land, or at his or her place of business. Michigan does not prohibit the open carry of firearms in public.
Assault weapons ban: Michigan has no laws regulating assault weapons.
Further reading: After New York's gun law is struck down, what's the future for Michigan?
Minnesota gun laws
Background checks: In Minnesota, firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. State law requires local law enforcement to perform an additional background check in certain situations. With certain exceptions, if a person wishes to acquire a handgun or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon from a federally licensed dealer but does not have a transferee permit or a permit to carry a handgun, state law requires the dealer to file a report with the local police chief or sheriff, who then performs a background check. Note that a transferee permit or permit to carry a handgun does not exempt the holder from the background check required by federal law, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) chart that outlines those permits that qualify as alternatives to the Brady Act. Minnesota does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: With certain limited exceptions, if a person wishes to acquire a handgun or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon from a federally licensed firearms dealer in Minnesota, but does not have a transferee permit or a permit to carry a handgun, then the dealer must file a report with the chief of police or sheriff. A seven-day waiting period applies to such transfers. By the terms of Minnesota law, the dealer may not transfer the firearm for an approved transfer until five business days have elapsed since the transfer report was delivered to law enforcement, unless the chief of police or sheriff waives all or a portion of the seven day waiting period. The police chief or sheriff may waive part of the waiting period in writing if he or she finds that the transferee requires access to a handgun or assault weapon because of a threat to the life of the transferee or a member of the transferee’s household. The waiting period requirement does not apply to transfers by private sellers (non-firearms dealers).
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Minnesota requires that a person have a valid permit to possess or control a concealable firearm in a public place. Minnesota allows the open carrying of handguns on the person or in a vehicle with a valid permit to carry.
Assault weapons ban: Minnesota does not generally ban assault weapons, but has adopted a series of statutes regulating the possession and sale of certain "semiautomatic military-style assault weapons."
Further reading: Seeking answers from Minnesota's congressional delegation after Uvalde mass shooting
Mississippi gun laws
Background checks: Mississippi is not a point of contact state for the NICS. Mississippi has no law requiring firearms dealers to conduct background checks prior to transferring a firearm. In Mississippi, firearms dealers must conduct the background check required by federal law directly through the FBI, which enforces the federal purchaser prohibitions. Firearms transfers by private sellers (non-firearms dealers) are not subject to background checks in Mississippi, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions still apply.
Waiting period: Mississippi has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: In 2016, Mississippi enacted a law allowing individuals to carry loaded, hidden handguns on their person in a sheath, belt holster or shoulder holster without first obtaining a permit but must meet certain requirements. Mississippi does not regulate the open carrying of firearms.
Assault weapons ban: Mississippi does not regulate assault weapons.
Missouri gun laws
Background checks: Missouri is not a point of contact state for firearm purchaser background checks. In Missouri, all firearms transfers by licensed dealers are processed directly through the FBI, which enforces the federal purchaser prohibitions referenced above. Missouri does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: There is no waiting period when buying a handgun in Missouri.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: State law allows people to carry hidden, loaded handguns in public without a permit or safety training. Open carry and concealed carry are legal in Missouri without a Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) for anyone 19 years or older who can legally possess a firearm (18 for members of the military or honorably discharged). Local authorities can restrict concealed carry in any building owned, leased or controlled by the county or municipality and may require a CCP for open carry. Missouri law does not plainly state you don’t need a permit to carry. They changed the definition of "unlawful use of a weapon" to only apply when a person carries a weapon into a place that is off-limits per Missouri law.
Assault weapons ban: Missouri has no law regulating assault weapons.
Montana gun laws
Background checks: Private firearms transfers (i.e., transfers by non-firearms dealers) are not subject to a background check requirement in Montana, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions still apply. Montana makes it unlawful to knowingly or purposely transfer any weapon to a person subject to official detention.1 The state also prohibits the transfer of any weapon by a person subject to official detention.
Waiting period: Montana has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: In Montana, it is legal to open carry without a permit for anyone at least 18 years old that can legally possess a firearm. The federal minimum age is 18 years old, although state law allows 14-year-olds to carry or use a firearm in public under direct supervision of a parent, guardian, qualified firearms safety instructor or an adult who has been authorized by the parent or guardian. Concealed carry is legal without a permit for anyone at least 18 years old that can legally own a firearm in most locations. A permit is required to carry concealed in portions of a building used for state or local government offices and related areas in the building that have been restricted.
Assault weapons ban: Montana has no law prohibiting or regulating "assault weapons."
Nebraska gun laws
Background checks: Nebraska is a point of contact state for firearm purchaser background checks for handgun transfers only. In Nebraska, firearms dealers transferring handguns to non-federally licensed transferees must either: Inspect photo identification and a valid handgun certificate or concealed handgun permit (which confirms the buyer is at least age 21 and has undergone a background check through the Nebraska State Patrol ("NSP"); or inspect photo identification from the potential buyer, obtain a consent form, and process a background check through the NSP’s instant check system. A firearms dealer transferring a long gun must contact the FBI, who performs a NICS check on the purchaser.
Waiting period: Nebraska does not have a waiting period after purchasing a handgun.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal without a permit in Nebraska for anyone at least 18 years of age that is not prohibited from possessing a firearm, although it may be restricted by local governments. Concealed carry is legal for residents with a Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) and for non-residents with a license/permit from a state Nebraska honors. The minimum age to obtain a CHP is 21 years old.
Assault weapons ban: Nebraska has no assault weapon restrictions.
Nevada gun laws
Background checks: Nevada is a point of contact state for firearm purchaser background checks. In Nevada, the Nevada Department of Public Safety (NDPS), through its Brady Point of Sale program, serves as the state point of contact for implementation of the Brady Act. Licensed dealers must process each firearm transfer through NDPS, which in turn uses NICS and other databases to verify that prospective purchasers are not prohibited from possessing a firearm. In early 2019, Nevada passed a law (effective January 2, 2020) that requires most sales and transfers between private individuals to be processed through a federally licensed dealer to ensure that a background check is conducted.
Waiting period: No waiting period required.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Nevada is a "shall issue" state, meaning that local law enforcement must issue a concealed firearm permit if the applicant meets certain qualifications. Any person who is a resident of Nevada may apply to the sheriff of the county in which he or she resides for a concealed firearm permit. When an individual applies for or attempts to renew a concealed firearm permit, the sheriff shall conduct an investigation of the applicant to determine if he or she is eligible for a permit and include a report from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. No permit is required to openly carry a firearm. Anyone 18 and older who can legally possess a firearm may openly carry virtually anywhere in the state. Minors are not permitted to carry firearms openly outside of very narrow activities.
Assault weapons ban: There are no Nevada state laws or local laws or ordinances that prohibit "assault weapons."
New Hampshire gun laws
Background checks: New Hampshire is a "partial point of contact" state for NICS. New Hampshire law authorizes, but does not require, the New Hampshire Department of Safety ("DOS") to act as a point of contact for NICS.1 DOS has chosen to act as a point of contact for handgun sales, but not long gun sales. This means that, in New Hampshire, firearms dealers selling handguns must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting DOS, but firearm dealers selling long guns must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. New Hampshire does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: No waiting period after purchasing a gun in New Hampshire
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry and concealed-carry are legal in New Hampshire without a license for anyone at least 18 years of age who can legally possess a firearm. There is no minimum age to carry a firearm, however the federal minimum age is 18 years old. Pistol/Revolver Licenses (PRLs) are issued to residents and non-residents for reciprocity purposes.
Assault weapons ban: New Hampshire has no law regulating assault weapons.
New Jersey gun laws
Background checks: New Jersey is characterized as a full point-of-contact state for NICS. The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) serves as state points of contact for implementation of the Brady Act. In addition to the background check requirement at the point of sale, all firearm purchasers must have either: 1) a permit to purchase a handgun, allowing the purchase of one handgun per permit; or 2) a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPIC), allowing unlimited rifle and shotgun purchases. Applications to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or FPIC must be processed through NJSP or local law enforcement, which in turn use NICS and other state and local records to verify that prospective purchasers are not prohibited from possessing a firearm prior to the issuance of a permit to purchase or FPIC.
Waiting period: Yes. A valid permit to purchase a handgun is required and at least seven days must elapse since the date of application for the permit. The waiting period to obtain the permit itself can be as long as 30 days (45 days for non-residents) while the permit application is processed.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry isn't explicitly prohibited in New Jersey but a J Permit to Carry a Handgun (PCH) is required to carry a firearm in the State. Concealed-carry is only legal with a NJ PCH.
Assault weapons ban: It is illegal to possess an assault weapon unless you are issued a specific license to possess the weapon, or it is registered or rendered inoperable.
Further reading: Governor Phil Murphy signs 7 new bills aimed at tightening gun laws in New Jersey
New Mexico gun laws
Background checks: As of July 1, 2019, background checks are required for private sales of firearms. Under this new law, it is a misdemeanor crime to sell a gun without a background check administered by a licensed federal firearms dealer, although there are some exceptions to the law. A background check is not required for sales between law enforcement officers or immediate family members.
Waiting period: New Mexico does not have a waiting period after purchasing a handgun.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal in New Mexico without a license for anyone at least 19 years of age who can legally possess a firearm. Some areas are off-limits, including tribal land and places that sell hard liquor. State law limits concealed carry license holders but A New Mexico Concealed Handgun License (CHL) is required for residents and a permit from a state that New Mexico honors is required for non-residents to carry a concealed loaded firearm on foot.
Assault weapons ban: New Mexico has no laws prohibiting or restricting "large capacity" magazines, "assault weapons," or types of ammunition.
New York gun laws
Background checks: A permit to purchase, a background check and firearms registration are required to buy a handgun from a private individual in New York. Private sales must be processed by a licensed firearms dealer. It is illegal to possess an unregistered handgun.
Waiting period: Although there is no specific waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm in New York, all handgun purchasers must obtain a NYPL or permit to possess, and such licenses/permits may take up to 6 months to process. In addition, Bill A02690 took effect on September 12, 2019, requiring that firearm sales be suspended for a maximum of 30 days in those cases where the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) issues a "delayed" result, allowing time for the background check to be completed.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is not addressed in New York state law, although a New York Pistol License (NYPL) is required to possess a loaded handgun outside of the home or place of business. Concealed carry is only legal with a NYPL. The minimum age is 21, with the exception of honorably discharged members of the military, who can be any age.
Assault weapons ban: New York’s assault weapon law prohibits manufacturing, transporting, disposing of or possessing an assault weapon in the state.
Further reading: NY has new restrictive gun laws
North Carolina gun laws
Background checks: North Carolina law prohibits the sale or transfer of a handgun to a person who has not obtained a permit to purchase a handgun or a concealed handgun permit from the sheriff of the county in which the person resides.
Waiting period: No, although it may take up to 14 days to receive a license to purchase a handgun.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal in North Carolina without a permit. Some counties may regulate the display of firearms on public areas. Concealed-carry is legal for residents with a North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) and for non-residents with any valid license/permit. North Carolina CHP’s are issued to residents and members of the military permanently posted in North Carolina and require a firearms training course that has been approved by the state. The minimum age is 21 years old.
Assault weapons ban: No regulations on Assault weapons
North Dakota gun laws
Background checks: Requires Background checks for handgun purchases at point of sale and/or for permit to purchase. Firearms transfers by private sellers (non-firearms dealers) are not subject to background checks in North Dakota, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions still apply.
Waiting period: North Dakota has no waiting period for purchasing a gun.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Requires any person who carries a concealed firearm in public to first obtain a permit. Regulates how guns may be carried visibly in public, either requiring a permit or else barring open carry altogether
Assault weapons ban: Bars purchase of certain assault-style weapons originally designed for military use
Ohio gun laws
Background checks: Ohio is not a point of contact state for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Ohio has no law requiring firearms dealers to initiate background checks prior to transferring a firearm. As a result, in Ohio, firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. Ohio does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Ohio does not require a waiting period prior to purchasing a gun.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Ohio allows citizens to carry a concealed handgun without a permit but you need to take a training course and then apply for a license. Effective June 13, 2022, a second form of legal concealed carry is available to Ohioans: permitless carry, which also is commonly called "constitutional carry." This allows qualifying Ohioans 21 or older to carry without a license. Ohio is a permitless carry state and Any person 21 years of age or older or Active U.S. Military Personnel that have firearms training and can legally possess a firearm under State and Federal Law and meet the requirements of Ohio Statute 2923.125 can carry a handgun openly or concealed in Ohio without any type of permit/license. 18 if you have a permit to carry from any state.
Assault weapons ban: Ohio has no law restricting assault weapons generally. However, Ohio includes within the definition of "[a]utomatic firearm" any semi-automatic firearm designed or specially adapted to fire more than thirty-one cartridges without reloading, other than a firearm chambering only .22 caliber short, long, or long-rifle cartridges.
Oklahoma gun laws
Background checks: Oklahoma is not a point of contact state for firearm purchaser background checks. In Oklahoma, firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. Oklahoma does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Oklahoma has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Oklahoma law now generally authorizes any person who may legally purchase and possess a firearm and who is at least 21 years of age to carry loaded firearms in public, openly or concealed, without a license, subject to the same location restrictions as people carrying with a license. Oklahoma still issues handgun licenses for people who may wish to obtain them for the purposes of carrying in other states. State law does make it a crime to carry or wear firearms with the intent, or for the avowed purpose of, unlawfully injuring another person. Oklahoma defines a "Concealed handgun" as "a loaded or unloaded [handgun] not openly visible to the ordinary observation of a reasonable person." Oklahoma now generally authorizes any person aged 21 or older who is not disqualified from possessing firearms under state or federal law, to carry loaded firearms in most public spaces, including both concealed and openly carried firearms, provided they are not doing so in furtherance of a crime.
Assault weapons ban: Oklahoma has no law regulating assault weapons.
Oregon gun laws
Background checks: Before the sale or transfer of any firearm, a firearms dealer must request by telephone that the Oregon Department of State Police (DSP) conduct a criminal history record check on an applicant using NICS and state databases (including the state’s mental health data system). For this purpose, the dealer must check the purchaser’s identification, complete a firearms transaction record, and obtain the signature and thumbprints of the purchaser. If DSP is unable to determine, within 30 minutes, whether the purchaser is qualified or disqualified from completing the transfer, DSP shall notify the dealer and provide the dealer with an estimate of the time when DSP will provide the requested information.
Waiting period: Oregon has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: By Oregon law if you want to carry a firearm concealed upon your person, or concealed and readily accessible within a vehicle, you must have a Concealed Handgun License (CHL). An Oregon CHL is issued by your county sheriff. Oregon CHLs require an applicant to be at least 21 years of age and demonstrate competence with a handgun. Open carry is legal but the state gave local governments the right to adopt laws/ordinances on carrying loaded firearms by those without a permit/license to carry.
Assault weapons ban: Oregon does not limit the sale or possession of military-style semiautomatic assault rifles like an AR 15.
Pennsylvania gun laws
Background checks: Before a federally licensed importer, manufacturer or dealer transfers a firearm to an unlicensed person, the importer, manufacturer or dealer must request, by means of a telephone call, that PSP conduct a criminal history, juvenile delinquency history, and a mental health check. The licensee and the purchaser must provide such information as is necessary to accurately identify the purchaser, and the licensee must inspect photo identification of the potential purchaser or transferee. The licensee must also collect from the buyer or transferee and forward to PSP a fee equivalent to the cost of conducting the background check, but not exceeding $2 per buyer or transferee, and issue a receipt containing the approval number to the purchaser or transferee.
Waiting period: Pennsylvania imposes no waiting period between the time of purchase and the actual physical transfer of a firearm. The licensee generally may not transfer the firearm until he or she receives a unique approval number from PSP for the purchase. State law generally provides PSP up to 10 days to complete this background check, and also authorizes PSP to issue a longer "temporary delay" in certain cases when additional time is needed to investigate whether a person has been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor that disqualifies the person from firearm possession.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: A person who is 21 years of age or older may apply for a license to carry open or concealed. Submit a completed application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms to the sheriff of the county you live in. If you live in a city of the first class (Philadelphia), submit the application to the chief of police of that city.
Assault weapons ban: Pennsylvania does not prohibit the transfer or possession of assault weapons.
Further reading: Court rules against Philadelphia lost-gun reporting law
Rhode Island gun laws
Background checks: In Rhode Island, licensed dealers are required to contact the FBI for the federally required background check. However, Rhode Island also requires both licensed dealers and private unlicensed sellers to conduct background checks through the state police or local chief of police. All prospective firearms purchasers in Rhode Island must complete and sign an application form which the seller must send to the state police or local chief of police for the background check. The police authority has seven days to verify that the applicant’s background meets state requirements.
Waiting period: Rhode Island imposes a seven-day waiting period for all purchases of firearms unless the purchaser is a law enforcement officer. The seller must deliver the firearm to the purchaser if within seven days he or she does not receive background check information that would disqualify the potential buyer from purchasing the firearm, however.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Rhode Island prohibits any person from carrying a handgun (concealed or visible) on or about the person without a license, except in his or her dwelling house or place of business or on land possessed by him or her. Also, carrying a handgun without a license is prima facie evidence of an intention to commit a crime of violence in a prosecution for a crime of violence.
Assault weapons ban: The assault weapons ban (2019-H 5741), formally called the "Rhode Island Assault Weapons Ban Act of 2019," would bar the sale and possession of assault weapons. It contains exceptions for law enforcement and military personnel and would allow current assault weapons owners who pass a background check to keep the weapons they currently own.
South Carolina gun laws
Background checks: South Carolina is not a point of contact state for firearm purchaser background checks. In South Carolina, firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly. Federal law does not require dealers to conduct a background check if a firearm purchaser presents a state permit to purchase or possess firearms that meets certain conditions. As a result, concealable weapons permit holders in South Carolina are exempt from the federal background check requirement. (Note, however, that people who have become prohibited from possessing firearms may continue to hold state permits to purchase or carry firearms if the state fails to remove these permits in a timely fashion.).
Waiting period: South Carolina has no law imposing a waiting period prior to the purchase of a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: South Carolina generally requires a person to obtain a concealable weapons permit prior to carrying a handgun in most public spaces, whether carrying the handgun concealed or openly.
Assault weapons ban: South Carolina has no law regulating assault weapons.
South Dakota gun laws
Background checks: South Dakota is a shall-issue, permitless carry state. Permits are processed at the county level by the sheriff’s office. No permits, firearms registration or background checks are required to buy a handgun from a private individual.
Waiting period: No. There is no waiting period after purchasing a handgun in South Dakota.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal without a permit. Anyone at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm, may carry a concealed firearm without a concealed carry permit.
Assault weapons ban: South Dakota has no law restricting assault weapons.
Tennessee gun laws
Background checks: Tennessee is a point of contact state for firearm purchaser background checks. In Tennessee, firearms dealers must initiate the background check required by federal law by contacting the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation ("TBI"). Sellers of firearms who are not federally licensed dealers are not required to conduct background checks on purchasers in Tennessee.
Waiting period: There is no state-mandated waiting period for handgun purchases in Tennessee.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Tennessee prohibits the possession of a firearm "with the intent to go armed." However, as of July 1, 2021, a law was passed creating a statutory "exception" which allows permitless open and concealed carry for anyone that at least 21 years old or older (or is at least 18 years of age and has been honorably discharged from military service or is active duty and has completed basic training) that may lawfully possess a handgun, is in a place where the person has a right to be and meets three additional criteria as defined in the table below. Some areas are off-limits, including government buildings and schools.
Assault weapons ban: Machine guns are prohibited in Tennessee unless a machine gun complies with one of the limited exceptions for machine gun ownership under federal law. Sentencing ranges for firearm offenses vary depending on the offense. Some firearm possession offenses are misdemeanors, but others are serious felonies.
Texas gun laws
Background checks: Yes for licensed firearms dealer, no for private sale. Texas does not require private sellers (sellers who are not licensed dealers) to initiate a background check when transferring a firearm.
Waiting period: Texas does not require a waiting period to purchase a firearm.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Anyone 21 or older can openly carry a handgun in a holster without a permit as long as they are not otherwise prohibited from doing so. In 2021, Texas enacted dangerous permitless carry legislation that, effective September 1, 2021, generally authorizes people to carry concealed or holstered handguns in most public spaces without any license, safety training, or background check required, as long as they are at least 21 years old and not prohibited from possessing firearms under Texas’s weak firearm prohibitions law.
Assault weapons ban: Texas has no laws restricting assault weapons
Further reading: Some lawmakers talk about changing gun laws after mass shootings, but make it easier for Texans to have guns
Utah gun laws
Background checks: Utah is a point of contact state for NICS. Utah law provides that, before transferring a firearm, all firearm dealers in Utah must contact the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Division of the Department of Public Safety (more commonly known as the Bureau of Criminal Identification, or BCI), which conducts the background check referenced above. The dealer must require an individual receiving a firearm to present one form of government-issued photo identification. The individual must consent in writing to the background check and provide personal information on a form provided by BCI. The dealer must then contact BCI by telephone or electronic means. BCI is required to review criminal history files, including juvenile court records, to determine if the individual is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm by state or federal law, prior to approving a firearm transfer. The dealer may not transfer the firearm until receiving approval from BCI. Federal law does not require dealers to conduct a background check if a firearm purchaser presents a state permit to purchase or possess firearms that meets certain conditions.
Waiting period: There is no waiting period after purchasing a handgun in Utah.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Following the governor's signing of HB60 which went into effect on May 5, 2021, both open carry and concealed-carry of a loaded firearm is legal for anyone 21 years and older.
Assault weapons ban: Utah has no law regulating assault weapons.
Vermont gun laws
Background checks: As of March 2022, the federal government will have seven business days to complete a background check before a gun sale can legally proceed in Vermont. A law enacted in 2018 now generally requires gun sales or transfers between unlicensed individuals to be processed by a licensed firearms dealer, pursuant to a background check.
Waiting period: There is no waiting period after purchasing a handgun in Vermont.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Both open carry and concealed carry are legal without a permit in Vermont.
Assault weapons ban: Vermont has no law restricting assault weapons
Virginia gun laws
Background checks: Virginia generally prohibits any person from selling a firearm "for money, goods, services or anything else of value" unless the seller has received verification from a licensed dealer that the buyer has undergone a background check and been approved by the State Police. Virginia law also prohibits anyone from buying a gun without undergoing this background check. The process must conform with the process used by a dealer to perform a background check on the buyer of a firearm from the dealer’s own inventory.
Waiting period: No waiting period
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal in Virginia without a permit for anyone who is at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm. However, Localities, such as Alexandria and Newport News may ban the open carry of firearms in public buildings, parks and at special events.
Concealed carry is legal for residents with a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) and non-residents with any valid state license/permit.
Assault weapons ban: Virginia law prohibits anyone who is not a citizen of the U.S., or who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, from knowingly and intentionally possessing or transporting any assault firearm; or who is a firearms dealer from transferring any assault firearm to such a person; and from importing, selling, possessing or transferring "the Striker 12, commonly called a ‘streetsweeper,’ or any semi-automatic folding-stock shotgun of like kind with a spring tension drum magazine capable of holding twelve shotgun shells."
Further reading: Virginia’s new firearm law leads to more than 1,000 denials
Washington gun laws
Background checks: In 2014, Washington became the first state in the nation to pass a universal background checks law by voter initiative. The law requires all private sales of firearms to be conducted through a federally licensed firearms dealer who will conduct a background check on the private buyer. Washington also requires law enforcement to run a background check before returning a confiscated firearm. In 2020, Washington enacted a law making it a full point of contact state for NICS. The new law requires the Washington state patrol to establish a firearms background check unit to serve as a centralized single point of contact for dealers to conduct background checks for firearms sales or transfers.
Waiting period: There is no mandatory waiting period for handguns. However, Washington allows 10 days to complete a background check on a prospective handgun purchaser prior to delivery of the handgun.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal without a license for anyone at least 21 years old who is legally allowed to possess a firearm. Concealed-carry is legal for residents with a Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and for non-residents with a license/permit from a state that Washington honors. CPLs are issued to residents and non-residents that are at least 21 years old.
Assault weapons ban: Yes. These include machine guns short-barreled shotguns short-barreled rifles bump stocks and any parts associated with illegal firearms.
Further reading: Gov. Inslee signs bills tightening gun rules
West Virginia gun laws
Background checks: West Virginia is not a point of contact state for NICS. West Virginia has no state law requiring firearms dealers to initiate a background check prior to transferring a firearm. In West Virginia, all firearms transfers by licensed dealers are processed directly through the FBI, which enforces the federal prohibitions referenced above. Firearms transfers by private sellers (non-firearms dealers) are not subject to background checks in West Virginia, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions still apply.
Waiting period: No waiting period.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: West Virginia is a permitless carry state. Open carry is legal with no requirement to have a license to carry a firearm, provided the person is at least 18 years old and is legally entitled to have a firearm under state and federal law. To conceal and carry without a license, a person must be a U.S. citizen, or legal resident of the U.S., that is at least 21 years old and is legally entitled to have a firearm under state and federal law.
Assault weapons ban: It is illegal to carry, transport, or possess any machine gun, submachine gun, or any other fully automatic weapon unless a person has fully complied with all applicable federal statutes, rules, and regulations.
Wisconsin gun laws
Background checks: Wisconsin Statute 175.35, effective Dec. 1, 1991, requires that all Wisconsin firearms dealers licensed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms conduct a mandatory background check for any person requesting to purchase a handgun (or a handgun and a long gun) in Wisconsin.
Waiting period: No waiting period is required.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal for any person that is 18 years or older and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state and federal laws. Concealed-carry is legal for residents with a Wisconsin Concealed Weapons License (CWL) and for non-residents with a license/permit from a state that Wisconsin honors.
Assault weapons ban: The state has no law restricting assault weapons but rather prohibits machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns.
Further reading: Milwaukee crime, governor's race: Dems want more gun laws, GOP more officers
Wyoming gun laws
Background checks: Wyoming is not a point of contact state for NICS and Wyoming has no law requiring firearms dealers to initiate background checks prior to transferring a firearm. In Wyoming, all firearms transfers by licensed dealers are processed directly through the FBI, which enforces the federal purchaser prohibitions referenced above. Federal law does not require dealers to conduct a background check if a firearm purchaser presents a state permit to purchase or possess firearms that meet certain conditions. As a result, Wyoming concealed weapons permit holders are exempt from the federal background check requirement when purchasing a firearm. (Note, however, that people who have become prohibited from possessing firearms may continue to hold state firearms licenses if the state fails to remove these licenses in a timely fashion). Firearms transfers by private sellers (individuals other than licensed dealers) are not subject to background checks in Wyoming.
Waiting period: No waiting period.
Concealed-carry and open carry permits: Open carry is legal without a permit for anyone who is at least 18 years old and legally entitled to carry a firearm. As of July 1, 2021, permitless concealed-carry is legal for any legal resident of the U.S. who is 21 years old or older, and who may lawfully possess a firearm.
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Kiely Rodni's body believed to be found in reservoir, sheriff says
The body found in a submerged car in a reservoir is "more than likely" missing Truckee teen Kiely Rodni, the Nevada County sheriff said Monday morning.
"We believe it's her," Sheriff Shannon Moon said about the somber discovery made by a group of volunteer divers that searched for the 16-year-old in the Prosser Creek Reservoir near Truckee on Sunday.
Authorities confirmed that the car pulled from the reservoir was Kiely's, but they stopped short of saying the body inside the car is definitely Kiely.
Kiely was last seen at a large party on August 6 at a nearby campground.
A volunteer team called Adventures with Purpose announced they had found Kiely's missing Honda CRV with a person inside the vehicle. Law enforcement dive teams had previously searched the reservoir as well, raising questions about why they had not spotted the Honda.
An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday to determine the cause of death. Toxicology tests will take weeks to yield results.
The search for Kiely had expanded to include multiple agencies, such as the FBI.Soon after she vanished, the Placer County sheriff's office said they were treating the case as a possible abduction.
Last week, authorities revealed they made a sweep of registered sex offenders as their investigation into her whereabouts continued.
Although there were hundreds of young people at the party that Kiely attended, the sheriff's office said last week that they'd found many potential witnesses had not come forward, perhaps because they feared getting in trouble for underage drinking.
Kiely had texted her mother to say she was leaving the party, but she never made it home. Her cellphone last pinged at the campground on August 6.
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Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch
A husband and wife in Pennsylvania were credited for saving the life of their neighbor after he had a heart attack on their front porch.
Chris Favorin of York Haven felt that something wasn’t right on Friday, Aug. 5. He was in the middle of a workout, he said, when he started to not feel well.
"I was finishing up doing a set of 100 jumping jacks when about halfway through I couldn’t lift my arms past my shoulders and started to feel real tightness in the chest, like my heart wouldn’t come off of 100%," he said.
He and his fiance were searching for the nearest medical clinic when he realized that’s where his neighbor works, and he noticed both cars in his neighbor’s driveway so he walked over.
The harrowing minutes that came next were caught on camera.
Christopher and Rachel Mowry’s security camera recorded Favorin walking up to their front porch and ringing their doorbell, in an obvious sign of distress. He leaned over to rest his arms along the porch’s railing before getting down on his hands and knees just seconds later.
He eventually laid down — and that’s the last thing Favorin said he remembers.
Image: York County PA Office of Emergency Management
The Mowrys came outside and, while conversing with another neighbor, called 911. That’s when Rachel said Favorin’s pulse disappeared.
The Mowry’s security video was edited to not show the moments Favorin went into cardiac arrest, but they shared still images of them administering CPR. Christopher is a York Area United Fire & Rescue firefighter/EMT and Rachel is a nurse practitioner.
"Our neighbor experienced 10/10 chest and left arm pain. He came to our porch and rang our doorbell for help. Just 2 min after ringing the doorbell and Rachel and I answering he went into cardiac arrest," Christopher Mowry shared on Facebook.
Christopher Mowry said they started CPR immediately and that paramedics used a defibrillator when they arrived on scene. Fourteen minutes later, Favorin’s pulse was regained.
But Rachel, who rode along to the hospital, said his pulse was lost a second time as they were en route.
Favorin’s pulse was regained again and Rachel said he started talking in the ambulance, making a point to say his wedding was in five weeks and they needed to make sure he "made it there."
Favorin showed immediate improvement at the hospital after removal of a total blockage of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery, Christopher Mowry shared, commonly known as the "widow maker."
In addition to the CPR photos, Christopher Mowry also shared photos from just 96 hours later when Favorin showed up on their doorstep again — but this time to say thank you. Favorin can be seen embracing both Christopher Mowry and Rachel.
Image: York County PA Office of Emergency Management
"The point of this post is (to highlight) the importance of immediate CPR and defibrillation," Christopher Mowry wrote on Facebook. "Rachel and I simply did our job. Take our careers out of the equation and anyone who took a CPR class could have taken our place."
It’s a sentiment the York County Office of Emergency Management echoed when they honored the Mowrys earlier this week for their life-saving endeavor.
"Aside from this great story, the fact is that anyone can administer CPR and save a life if they undergo the training," the office wrote.
The York County community is now rallying behind this survival story and encouraging everyone to be trained in CPR. The Mowrys organized a neighborhood class and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is offering several free CPR classes.
"This is the craziest event in my 24 years of doing this," Christopher Mowry wrote. He said he’s sharing their story "in hopes to save a life from a friend, neighbor, advice giver, and whiskey drinkin partner."
A so-called "widowmaker" heart attack has a reputation for being especially dangerous because a lot of damage can be done to the heart muscle if blood flow isn’t restored quickly, Cleveland Clinic explains. The LAD artery "serves such a big portion of the heart."
You can read more about hands-only CPR from the American Heart Association and find a training center near you.
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Photos: New space telescope shows Jupiter's auroras, tiny moons
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - 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.
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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," planetary astronomer Imke de Pater, of the University of California, Berkeley, said in a statement. He helped lead the observation. "We hadn’t really expected it to be this good, to be honest."
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.
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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. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/photos-webb-space-telescope-jupiters-auroras-tiny-moons | 2022-08-22T21:32:55Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/photos-webb-space-telescope-jupiters-auroras-tiny-moons | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SWAT team responds to man barricaded with gun in West Englewood home
CHICAGO - A Chicago police SWAT team responded to a man barricaded inside of a home with a gun Monday afternoon in West Englewood.
Officers responded to a call of a person with a gun in the 6800 block of South Elizabeth Street around 12:20 p.m., then called the SWAT team, police said.
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The standoff was ongoing at 2:30 p.m. and no injuries were reported.
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