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Comedian Teddy Ray featured in All Def Digital, Wild N’ Out dies at 32
The world feels less funny when it loses a beloved comic. Teddy Ray, a Los Angeles-born-and-raised comedian, died Friday, Aug. 12, at 32.
According to a Riverside County, California coroner’s statement to E! News, Ray, born Theadore Brown, died at a private residence in Rancho Mirage, California.
Ray is most known for his standup comedy appearances on television and online, including performances on Comedy Central, HBO’s “All Def Comedy,” and All Def Digital. He was also a MTV’s “Wild N’ Out” cast member. His first gig was on BET’s “Comic View.”
His most recent role was on the Sam Jay HBO series “Pause With Sam Jay.”
Ray's peers, colleagues, and friends, including several comedians, shared their condolences on social media.
“All Def Family, we’re heartbroken and still can’t believe that our brother Teddy Ray has passed away. We will miss him everyday but we know he will have Heaven laughing,” All Def Digital wrote.” Our deepest condolences and prayers to his immediate family and friends. #RIP #TeddyRay”
“Teddy Ray was one of the funniest people to walk this earth. @TeamTeddyRay”Kev Onstage wrote.
“Rest well, Teddy. The kindest and funniest. We’re all going to miss you far too much,” wrote Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” creator.
Ray was born on July 30, 1990, in Los Angeles. He got his start in LA’s local comedy scene by performing at Improv and the Laugh Factory, all while acting in All Def Digital’s YouTube series’ and television gigs.
Ray‘s final post was dedicated to his birthday a little over two weeks ago.
“Pulling up on 32 like…..Lord I thank you for another lap around this hot…sun,” Ray wrote on Instagram.
Sources: NBC News, E! News, Twitter, Hypebeast, KTLA | https://www.stlamerican.com/arts_and_entertainment/hot_sheet/comedian-teddy-ray-featured-in-all-def-digital-wild-n-out-dies-at-32/article_1dc99a2e-2465-11ed-98a0-17b9694e5245.html | 2022-08-25T14:28:56Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/arts_and_entertainment/hot_sheet/comedian-teddy-ray-featured-in-all-def-digital-wild-n-out-dies-at-32/article_1dc99a2e-2465-11ed-98a0-17b9694e5245.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Tila Neguse is a personification of the word “diversity.” An eclectic mixture of backgrounds and experiences, Neguse is Eritrean but also, a Memphisonian [born and raised in Memphis Tennessee]. She’s an activist, a poet and the associate director of Washington University’s new Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity {CRE2)].
Neguse’s father is from Eritrea. Her mother is from Memphis. She and her little sister were raised immersed in both African and American cultures. On special occasions they wore the traditional lush and flowing gowns, zuriyas as well as the bobby socks and jumpers, popular in the South.
The family ate Eritrean cuisine such as tsebhi, flatbreads and stews made from lentils and fava beans as well as barbecue, fried chicken, and other soul food delicacies. Neguse grew up listening to traditional Eritrean music as well as southern Blues, gospel, jazz, R&B and Hip-hop.
It's little wonder that the word “diversity” has a multitude of meanings for Neguse.
“I understand diversity as a range of differences within a given setting. An individual cannot be diverse but a team, or an experience, can be. A lot of times people think diversity in action only means bringing Black or brown people into white spaces. That, to me, is not true diversity.”
Neguse is excited to be part of a center where academics are dedicated to studying how race and ethnicity are integral to the most complex and challenging issues of our time. Washington University’s recently announced CRE2 creates opportunities for campus-wide projects that collates “field-defining research, innovative learning, and strategic engagement” aimed at transforming scholarship, policy, and clinical interventions centered around race and ethnicity.
“This is a centralized place at Wash. U. for research on race & ethnicity,” Neguse explained. “Which means we’ll have an academic center were all the work being done by those studying race and ethnicity is collated in one place.”
As a one stop information center, CRE2 provides faculty, students, local and national media outlets, global citizens, and world leaders the ability to access pertinent race-related information. Considering we live in an environment where “race” has become a politicized weapon to beat back immigration, Black studies, voting rights and much more, CRE2 will serve as a valuable resource to combat ignorance and hatred.
The center will “speak to the urgency of our times,” Neguse said. “It’s a way for the university to acknowledge the political landscape of these times.”
In a way, CRE2 was born out of social justice. Campus activism and robust dialogue after the 2014 police killing of Michael Brown led to the formation of Washington University’s Commission on Diversity and Inclusion. The committee produced 19 reports containing recommendations for improving diversity and inclusion at the university. One of the directives from the commission led to the creation of a center dedicated to providing academic research on race, ethnicity, and equity.
The 2022 academic goals of CRE2 are categorized as “themes.” They include Innovations in Understanding & Improving Health Equity; Race and the Future of Democracy; Global Migratory Representations, Histories, and Crises; Visualizing Race and Ethnicity: Algorithms, Discourses, and Design and Legal, Spatial, and Political Justice.
The center, Neguse stressed, is still in its infancy but she’s excited about the “themes” her colleagues will pursue. While elaborating on “diversity,” Neguse said the CRE2 theme, “Global Migratory Representations, Histories, and Crises” speaks to the true meaning of the word.
“Our center has a global perspective, beyond a St. Louis or United States-only focused lens.”
To emphasize the importance of perspective and accurate, enlightening, and in-depth information, Neguse recalled an experience she had studying abroad in Ghana for a semester as an undergraduate student.
“While there, I realized how I was denied access to so much information because of my Eurocentric education. The program I attended focused on the Atlantic slave trade, and I was learning things that I never learned in my US primary, secondary and post-secondary education. It was just so eye-opening…it was like hearing the real story for the first time. It not only changed my perspective, but it also made me step into my identity and realize the type of work I would like to be doing out in the world.”
Neguse has worked in the arena of “race” since coming to St. Louis in 2010. Her first job after graduating from Kenyon College in Ohio, was as an educational interpreter at the Missouri History Museum for the American Anthropological Association’s exhibit, “Race: Why are we so Different.” She then became a Washington DC lobbyist advocating for funds for anti-poverty programs and efforts aimed at reducing mass incarceration. In 2015, she was hired as project coordinator for Washington University’s “Divided City: An Urban Humanities Initiative,” a four-year project that analyzed how segregation continues to impact individuals, cities, neighborhoods and much more.
When I think about it, I really have always been an administrator working either directly or tangentially on social justice issues,” Neguse said. “I consider myself an activist, so I am attracted to this type of work.”
In addition to her CRE2 duties, Neguse, just started a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at the Warren Wilson College, MFA Program for Writers. She’s also an accomplished poet. Poetry has served as a cathartic means to give voice, retrospect, and balance to Neguse’s unique past and current passions.
“Simply put, my poetry often deals with what it’s like to be a Black woman in the diaspora,” Neguse said. “In my work, that surfaces via experiences from a multiplicity of angles: being both a Black American and African.
Neguse relishes her role in helping aggregate information that dissects the “multiplicity of angles” inherent in race and ethnicity work now and in the future. For example, she mentioned the CRE2 programmatic theme of Visualizing Race and Ethnicity and how artificial intelligence (A.I.) can inform bias.
“One area of research and programming you will see highlighted this year at CRE2 is on A.I. and Bias,” Neguse said. “How can algorithms, whether that’s facial recognition software or a chat box on a healthcare site, contribute to bias? It’s a whole new frontier and we hope we can call attention to some of the exciting research being done in this area.”
Last year, the ACLU released a report detailing how Al can deepen racial and economic inequities, noting how the data used to train AI technicians “is often discriminatory or unrepresentative for people of color, women, or other marginalized groups and is inherent throughout “AI’s design, development, implementation, and use.”
In addition to CRE2 as a valuable local resource, Neguse sees the center as a way to cement an even more valuable relationship between the university and the community.
“I see the center as extremely important to not only Wash U but also to the broader St. Louis community. It’s a way to establish trust between the university and the St. Louis community” Neguse elaborated, adding: “CRE2 is a university wide center, across all seven campuses and we have an amazing community of faculty, graduates and other scholars working on research that examines race and ethnicity.
“This, I believe, shows a commitment from the University to the study of race and ethnicity and to diversity and inclusion.”
Sylvester Brown Jr. is The St. Louis American’s inaugural Deaconess Fellow. | https://www.stlamerican.com/business/business_news/tila-neguse-is-living-version-of-diversity/article_db2493a2-2470-11ed-adb0-bf9f6d3e47e5.html | 2022-08-25T14:29:02Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/business/business_news/tila-neguse-is-living-version-of-diversity/article_db2493a2-2470-11ed-adb0-bf9f6d3e47e5.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
There is a common belief that all politicians lie to some extent. There is also a school of thought that withholding or modifying the truth, given a particular circumstance, might be the better option or the most expedient thing to do.
However, today, too many politicians are taking it to a new level.
Spewing lies, distortions, conspiracy theories and baseless claims is becoming the norm for many who are seeking to lead us, and they are attracting large contingents of supporters.
This multi-faceted and dangerous trend has taken root and escalated with the perpetuation of the Big Lie that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent.
As bad as the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was, because of the Big Lie, increasingly it appears it was just the tip of deeper political unrest and festering mistrust of the current governmental system.
That unrest and mistrust have become weaponized with those baseless claims, conspiracy theories and lies. Many aspiring candidates seeking different state and federal offices are using a combination of these tactics to get elected.
What good can be expected when politicians choose lies over truth to the detriment of the Republic?
We have grave reasons to be very concerned with the increasing irrational behavior from some of our elected officials with the loudest bullhorns.
Did you ever think you would hear Congressional leaders calling to defund the FBI or impeach the Attorney General as they carried out their authorized duties in accordance with the rule of law?
Such recklessness has been clarion calls to those who are willing to pick up guns and bombs and try to harm FBI agents. Other law enforcement officers, e.g., judges, are also put at risk.
Where is the respect and support for law enforcement agencies and those responsible for upholding the very laws that protect us?
As a nation that values the rule of law, are we increasingly becoming more tolerant of lawlessness?
How can such irresponsible behavior from those in public leadership positions be acceptable?
Look at some of the other detrimental things that have happened since the weaponization of the stolen 2020 election lie.
More voter suppression laws have been adopted in many states, and the efforts to make it more difficult for legal citizens to participate in our democracy continue.
Many election deniers are seeking key offices in states that often determine the outcome of close presidential elections. Many are in good positions to win because a majority of Republicans believe that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.
What does that mean for the results of future elections?
In addition to the violent insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, domestic political violence is on the rise. Many current office holders who are trying to uphold the rule of law are receiving threats, requiring law enforcement protection for themselves and family members.
What’s worse, politicians that peddle in lies, false narratives and conspiracy theories only encourage and give license to others to do the same — provoking disinformation and fueling political instability and unrest.
Without the rule of law, there is no freedom. Without freedom, there is no democracy.
What are we, the people, to do?
First, we need to decide whether loyalty to a person or party should be maintained when it has been clearly demonstrated that there is no respect for truth or the rule of law, and when there is no sense of honor and patriotism for this country, its institutions, and its democratic form of government.
We need to determine how long we will tolerate someone who assumes we have no integrity, that we accept lies and misrepresentation of facts and truths or that we have no moral character.
We must decide how long will we allow others to think and treat us as if we are stupid or gullible.
Unfortunately, most of the public does not have a front row seat to witness an event or have direct access to all available information needed about an issue or incident.
But there are things we can do to be better informed, and not so easily misled.
We can make a concerted effort to seek out multiple news sources and talk shows — not just the ones we like or agree with. Read multiple print and online publications for accurate information.
There are proven and reliable news sources at the national level and local level dedicated to keeping the public informed. No doubt, there are very trustworthy news sources where you live. Consult them.
Recognize social media platforms for what they are. Social, often promoting personal agendas, whether based in truth or not.
Perhaps the greatest thing we can do is to take seriously what elected officials say and do. They tell us and show us who they are, what they are about, and on whose behalf and interest they are working.
What are the words and actions of elected officials, or those seeking support, telling you?
What good can be expected when politicians choose lies over truth?
Janice Ellis has lived and worked in Missouri for more than three decades, analyzing educational, political, social, and economic issues. | https://www.stlamerican.com/news/editorials/using-lies-to-undermine-law-freedom-and-democracy/article_8056bd9c-246b-11ed-bada-77dfa5094911.html | 2022-08-25T14:29:08Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/news/editorials/using-lies-to-undermine-law-freedom-and-democracy/article_8056bd9c-246b-11ed-bada-77dfa5094911.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ST. LOUIS — President Biden announced student loan debt forgiveness and it spurred split opinions on Friday.
Opinions on eliminating debt have been split for several years, recently when it was excluded from Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill and lawmakers weighing out the pros and cons and how much borrowers should receive.
Under the new plan, if a person earns less than $125,000 a year, they can receive $10,000 in forgiveness.
Those who went to college on Pell Grants under that income threshold qualify for $20,000 dollars in forgiveness.
That is the reality for 34% of students at Webster University.
Beth Stroble, the school's chancellor, told 5 On Your Side it would benefit groups the institution has fought to make sure receive an equitable education for many years and restore students and their families financial futures.
“That debt can be the difference between being able to reinvest in the kinds of things that make it possible to make a job move, or to make a housing investment, or to invest in your own children’s education,” Stroble said.
St. Louis City NAACP President Adolphus Pruitt wondered if the amount would be sufficient.
Particularly African Americans who have on average more than $53,000 in student loan debt.
Pruitt also stated that the group has not been able to buy homes or get credit due to student loans weighing down their credit scores.
“Why it's helpful to those who have small loans, for those who have significant student loans or graduate loans, it really doesn't help give them the help they really need," Pruitt said.
There is mixed reaction over the President's plan to forgive some student loans. While millions or borrowers are excited, others are concerned the cost will be passed on to every taxpayer. Dr. Max Gillman from UMSL sees both sides of the equation including those who are breathing a sigh of relief, as well as those who feel that already tough times will get tougher for everyone.
"They will feel like they're being unfairly treated,” Gillman said.
While he understands the praise for the plan, he also believes wiping out all of those student loans will deepen the nation's deficit. "When you increase that deficit, the government has to raise taxes somehow. One way is income taxes. The other way is the inflation tax."
Does that mean the cost will be passed on to you?
"The general tax payer, who maybe they don’t have any kids and they don't care about students, they're not going to like having higher inflation,” Gillman added.
There's even mixed reaction coming in from lawmakers.
“Joe Biden is at it again, abusing his power to put working people on the hook for billions in college debt. It's unfair to million who played by the rules,” Sen. Josh Hawley said.
"Education is a human right but for too long our student debt crisis has put it out of reach for millions,” Representative Cori Bush countered.
Gillman warns against current and future students borrowing more than may need to because they think *their* student loans could be forgiven in the future. There's no guarantee of that. He also cautions against a term known as Moral Hazard. That’s where a governmental policy causes those it’s supposed to help to actually go into jeopardy by, for example, taking on even more, perhaps unnecessary debt as a result.
The pause of student loan payments is also being extended through the end of December.
The president said during his press conference there will be a form released to apply for forgiveness by then as well.
This article was originally published here. | https://www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-will-impact-st-louisans-young-and-old/article_ff52dacc-246b-11ed-9126-572fcc2c562e.html | 2022-08-25T14:29:14Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-will-impact-st-louisans-young-and-old/article_ff52dacc-246b-11ed-9126-572fcc2c562e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Imagine going to jail because you bought volunteers registering people to vote a pizza.
The Missouri NAACP and League of Women Voters have filed a pair of lawsuits against the state of Missouri alleging that new restrictions violate the fundamental right to vote and equal protection under the Missouri Constitution.
The first suit challenges voter identification requirements under recently passed House Bill 1878. The second, filed on Monday, block provisions restricting voter registration activity and distribution of absentee ballot applications.
“We will do everything in our power to make sure the rights of Missouri voters are restored, and everyone can have their vote counted,” Nimrod Chapel, Jr., president of the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP said in a release.
“The NAACP has long raised concerns about Missouri’s efforts to implement a discriminatory voter ID law, and it is one of the reasons we have issued a travel advisory for the state. Democracy in Missouri is not a safe place for Black voters.”
The National NAACP is also involved in protection of voting rights in Missouri.
"Missouri's new voter ID law would prevent some people from using identification that they have used for decades when voting,” said Janette McCarthy Wallace, NAACP general counsel.
“It would disproportionately affect people of color and prevent lawfully registered voters from casting ballots. The nonpartisan NAACP has always existed, in part, to challenge such attempts to disenfranchise Black voters."
Marilyn McLeod, president of the League of Women Voters of Missouri, said “The League believes the state should be making it easier, not harder, for Missourians to exercise their fundamental right to vote.”
“There's no evidence of voter impersonation in Missouri, so these extreme restrictions don’t make our elections any safer or more secure.”
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Missouri, “The law is so vague that simply offering reimbursement for parking or pizza to volunteers could put organizations at risk of violating the law.”
The law also prohibits "soliciting” a voter into obtaining an absentee ballot application, which denies eligible Missourians the help they need to vote in a secure and convenient way.
“These new restrictions limiting voter registration and absentee ballot assistance will add further detriment to Missouri’s election process which is already ripe with deeply rooted systemic barriers that impede access to the ballot of marginalized communities,” said Luz María Henríquez, Executive Director of the ACLU of Missouri.
“Registering voters, at its core, is political speech and therefore protected by the First Amendment. Rather than enacting legislation to encourage and increase participation in the democratic process, the politicians in Jefferson City pass laws that criminalize voter engagement and mobilization efforts.”
Absent court action, H.B. 1878’s changes to Missouri’s election laws will be in effect for the November 8 general election, creating deliberate barriers to voter registration and absentee voting which will be most acute in communities of color.
The restrictions on civic engagement organizations threaten their ability to hold community-based voter engagement events, obtain and retain volunteers to assist voters and chill their constitutionally protected political speech. | https://www.stlamerican.com/news/national_news/naacp-sues-over-voting-rights/article_e2f937ba-2469-11ed-b829-3b061ce0f44c.html | 2022-08-25T14:29:21Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/news/national_news/naacp-sues-over-voting-rights/article_e2f937ba-2469-11ed-b829-3b061ce0f44c.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Market-fresh seafood and wood-grilled specialties now available for everyday gatherings and special events
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonefish Grill invites guests to enjoy shareworthy flavors and creative preparation with its new catering menu. The service, available at all locations nationwide, lets guests relax and experience Bonefish Grill's fanfare dishes at any event.
"We're excited to offer a fantastic catering menu for both work events or gatherings with friends and family," said Michael Healy, Bonefish Grill President. "From our iconic Bang Bang Shrimp to fresh seafood and bountiful pasta, there is something for everyone made with the quality for which Bonefish Grill is known."
Along with Bonefish Grill classics, catering choices include a feast-for-the-eyes Taco Bar, a dazzling presentation of fresh catches or one of several new seafood pastas. Pair these packages with gallon-sized beverages and opt for gluten-free and vegetarian menu items. Each catering package also includes salad, fresh bread with pesto, and house-baked cookies.
Highlights of the extensive catering menu crafted for up to 10 guests include:
- Bang Bang Shrimp®: Crispy shrimp served with a signature creamy, spicy sauce.
- Lily's Chicken®: Served with goat cheese, spinach, and artichoke hearts in a lemon basil sauce.
- Blackened Baja Fish Tacos: Served with warm tortillas, shredded cabbage, mango salsa, chimichurri, and lime sour cream.
- Dessert Platter: Macadamia nut brownies, slices of classic cheesecake with raspberry drizzle and an assortment of warm cookies.
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Family fitness fun: Sippo Lake parkrun group heads toward 100th event on Saturday
PERRY TWP. – The Sippo Lake parkrun group is preparing to reach a notable milestone this weekend, as members are gearing up for their 100th installment.
Samantha Collmar and Stuart Hamilton are parkrun founders and often lead the weekly dash, which will celebrate its 100th event Saturday. Those interested can come run or walk starting at 8 a.m. — weather depending — at the northern part of Sippo Lake Park adjacent to Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. NW.
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"We've taken away the barriers of running out here," said Collmar, noting that organization is always seeking new members and visitors. "This (event) is free, and people can walk (the 3.1-mile loop). It's not a race."
All weekly Sippo Lake runs are slated for 8 a.m. on Saturdays. Many were canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coffee and cake will be provided to run/walk participants for run No. 100. A visit from FeLeap, the hiking frog who's the Stark County Park District mascot, is also expected.
Hamilton and Collmar started running as friends in 2017, when they decided to organize a local parkrun chapter.
"We thought (running in numbers) was really cool, so we started building a group in Stark County," Hamilton said.
Hamilton said he previously ran with his sister at parkrun events in the United Kingdom.
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Longtime walker and hiker Donna Moore, of Massillon, has been participating in parkrun events since the organization started a few years ago. She noted the inclusiveness of the group.
"I've always enjoyed being outdoors and hiking," said Moore, who's retired and a board member of the Friends of Stark Parks. "I like seeing parents pushing a stroller with a child, and the kid jumping out to cross the finish line."
"This (parkrun) is so great because you've got all ages participating," she added.
Volunteer-led parkrun started in 2019 with Stark Parks cooperation
Hamilton and Collmar organized the parkrun group in April 2019. The free, volunteer-led, timed 5K run — or 3.1 miles — at Sippo Lake Park typically attracts around 50 runners, walkers and sometimes pets.
The group once had 99 participants on a Saturday in June 2019, Collmar said.
"It's super inclusive, in that we welcome all those with two or four legs," Collmar said.
Stark Parks is involved with the Sippo Lake parkrun and provides volunteer participants at each event. The volunteers are certified in basic medical training and can assist anyone on the trail who might need a helping hand.
Parkrun is a worldwide organization that originated in the United Kingdom, promoting physical and mental wellness as well as inclusiveness.
"We want as many people as possible to feel part of the community (through) our events, as well as the parkrun family," said Hamilton, noting that the Sippo group has attracted tourist runners from other nations like Australia, South Africa and England.
Currently, there are five parkrun chapters throughout Ohio. The Sippo Lake group was the second formed in the state.
Reach Steven at steven.grazier@indeonline.com. On Twitter: @sgrazierINDE | https://www.indeonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/24/sippo-lake-parkrun-5k-event-hits-100th-milestone-in-perry-township/65406294007/ | 2022-08-25T14:29:38Z | eonline.com | treatment | https://www.indeonline.com/story/news/local/2022/08/24/sippo-lake-parkrun-5k-event-hits-100th-milestone-in-perry-township/65406294007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.6% annual rate from April through June, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade from its initial estimate. It marked a second straight quarter of economic contraction, which meets one informal sign of a recession.
Most economists, though, have said they doubt the economy is in or on the verge of a recession, given that America's job market remains robust, with strong hiring, low unemployment and widespread openings. Still, inflation is near a four-decade high and is punishing consumers and businesses. And the Federal Reserve's aggressive efforts to tame inflation through steep interest rate hikes are raising the risk of an eventual recession.
In its revised estimate Thursday, the Commerce Department calculated that the nation's gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic output — contracted last quarter, though less than the 1.6% annual decline in the January-March period. In its previous estimate for the April-June quarter, the government had estimated that the economy had shrunk at a 0.9% rate.
Consumer spending, which accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. economic activity, grew last quarter, but at a slower 1.5% annual pace, down from 1.8% from January through March.
By contrast, government spending and business investment declined. And inventories tumbled as businesses slowed their restocking of shelves, shaving 1.8 percentage points from GDP.
Rising interest rates hammered the housing market. Home construction plunged 16.2%.
In its drive to curb inflation, the Fed has raised its benchmark interest rate four times this year by increasingly large increments. By raising borrowing rates, the central bank is making it costlier to take out a mortgage or an auto or business loan. The idea is that consumers and businesses will borrow and spend less, thereby helping cool the economy and slow inflation.
In the meantime, signs of economic weakness are growing. The rise in borrowing costs has weakened the housing market, in particular. Sales of both new and existing homes are down sharply, and the pace of home construction in July sank to its lowest point since early last year. Similarly, retail sales were flat last month, with inflation and higher loan rates forcing many households to spend more cautiously.
Under Chair Jerome Powell, the Fed is aiming for a “soft landing,” whereby the economy slows enough to reduce hiring and wage growth without causing a recession and lowers inflation back to the Fed’s 2% annual target. But by tightening credit even while the economy has slowed, the Fed is heightening the risk that its rate hikes will trigger a downturn. The surge in inflation and fear of a recession have eroded consumer confidence and fanned public anxiety about the economy.
In recent weeks, inflation pressures have begun to slow modestly, driven by a steady drop in gas prices from their lofty highs, along with lower measures of overall inflation. In July, consumer prices were 8.5% more than they were a year earlier, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June. And on a monthly basis, prices were unchanged from June to July.
Still, the costs of many necessities, notably food and rent, have shown little sign of moderating and continue to squeeze millions of households. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/economy-shrank-only-point-6-percent/507-5f6eb5ff-6dac-4735-8402-db3634b9cfcf | 2022-08-25T14:30:55Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/economy-shrank-only-point-6-percent/507-5f6eb5ff-6dac-4735-8402-db3634b9cfcf | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
- Imagine Live North America Tour will take place over six months and visit 60+ customer sites across the United States and Canada
- The tour will cultivate an Innovative Mobile Customer Experience, allowing prospects and clients to explore Ericsson solutions locally
- Attendees can view demonstrations of Ericsson's Radio System, Private 5G, and Operations Engine technologies
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is set to begin the Imagine Live North America Tour, a six-month journey around the U.S. and Canada that will bring Ericsson products and services directly to clients, prospects and communities across more than 60 customer sites. The tour will kick off in late August in Chicago and will provide a hands-on experience allowing visitors to see and interact with Ericsson hardware displays and other demonstrations.
The Ericsson mobile experience will travel across North America through early 2023, from Eastern Canada to the West Coast of the United States. Tour stops will include the offices of key Ericsson customers.
Visitors to the Imagine Live mobile experience will be able to interact with innovative hardware displays, watch new product demonstrations, and engage with product experts about Ericsson's radio system, private 5G, AI and ML driven operations, advanced networking technology, and more.
As the leading provider of 5G network equipment in the U.S., Ericsson has created an innovative mobile customer experience that will offer opportunities for collaboration, learning and thought leadership. Through bringing the latest technology right to clients' doors, Ericsson will share the latest in 5G innovations and advancements. Customers will learn how Ericsson's offerings can elevate businesses and operations.
The Imagine Live mobile experience has been designed by Cactex Media, a woman-owned business, and is sustainable and COVID-compliant. The experience is powered by solar energy and rechargeable batteries, further contributing to Ericsson's commitment to cut emissions by 50% throughout its supply chain and portfolio by 2030. As the tour will travel to offices and communities throughout North America, users will not create a carbon footprint by attending.
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Fundamentals of Quantum Computing discusses the fundamentals of quantum computing, highlighting potential technological disruptions it brings
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, has released a new, free, online training course, Fundamentals of Quantum Computing, in partnership with the World Bank. The course provides an understanding on how quantum computing could be used for complex decision making far beyond current computer capabilities, as well as an understanding of the technological, governmental, and industrial implications as the technology further matures.
Quantum computing involves using quantum theories to perform complex computations. The technology has been in development for decades and is expected to revolutionize computing as it becomes more widely available.
The Linux Foundation has been providing access to online training and education since 2014 and offers a full course catalog across a dozen categories with 100+ course offerings to meet a growing demand around the world. At the same time, the World Bank Group's Open Learning Campus (OLC) serves to accelerate development solutions by transforming global knowledge into actionable learning. Since its inception in 2015, it has provided 5000 learning offerings to over 4 million clients in 190 countries. This helps to meet the World Bank Group's twin goals of ending poverty and building shared prosperity.
"Quantum computing has the potential to impact various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, agriculture and logistics, in addition to changing the way we architect cybersecurity. Given its potential impact, it is important to develop foundational knowledge of this new technology as it develops, to understand its implications for our skills, systems and technological governance," said Sheila Jagannathan, head of the Open Learning Campus at the World Bank. "As part of the Bank Group's ongoing efforts to support Government Chief Information Officers, government technology teams, advisors, and policymakers considering and preparing for the practical aspects of digital transformation in emerging economies, we have worked with Linux Foundation to develop this course on Quantum Computing fundamentals. This is part of a broader initiative to learn from our advanced digital partners, including the Republic of Korea, on the current and future impact of emerging technologies."
The new course takes approximately three hours to complete, making it accessible to anyone. It will be of particular interest for public sector leaders, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), and technology teams in charge of the planning, design, development and deployment of public service delivery and digital economy infrastructures and platforms. Learners should be generally familiar with how computers function and the current use of on-premise and cloud computing.
The course discusses the fundamentals of quantum computing, highlighting potential technological disruptions it brings. It discusses the current capabilities of quantum computing, current use cases, as well as prospective future applications, while emphasizing security advantages and dangers, especially around secure communication and encryption. It also dispels some of the myths surrounding quantum computing, explaining what it is at the moment, as well as why it is an exciting and essential technology to understand and embrace.
"We are on the cusp of another technological revolution as quantum computing technology matures and enables us to solve problems which are too computationally intensive for traditional computers," said Clyde Seepersad, SVP, and general manager of training & certification at the Linux Foundation. "Now is the time to start teaching folks around the world about quantum computing in order to ensure that the policy implications are thought through and that the requisite talent pool is nurtured to support this technology as it grows. The World Bank has proven to be a valuable partner in this endeavor, recognizing the need and taking a leadership role in ensuring educational resources are available around quantum computing to everyone."
Fundamentals of Quantum Computing is available for immediate, free registration. The course can be accessed both on the World Bank Group's OLC and the Linux Foundation Training Platform.
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Founded in 2000, the Linux Foundation and its projects are supported by more than 2,950 members. The Linux Foundation is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world's infrastructure including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, Hyperledger, RISC-V, and more. The Linux Foundation's methodology focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, invites guests to a Grande Labor Day Weekend celebration. Featuring abundant programming for guests of all ages, special culinary experiences, and attractive stay packages, Grande Lakes Orlando has curated an active holiday weekend to send off summer in style.
The newly renovated hotels, conveniently located just outside of bustling Orlando, offer a natural oasis with amenities including the world-class Ritz-Carlton Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club, newly renovated pools and relaxing poolside cabanas, ample outdoor recreation and even more to explore. Guests can combine their Labor Day Weekend experiences with an array of Grande Summer Stay Packages, offering savings on room rates, parking and other amenities.
Activity Highlights
Throughout the long weekend, guests can enjoy a range of themed parties and live performances across the resort, including the Heat Wave Summer Bash by the JW Marriott pool and its three waterslides, taking place daily and featuring a DJ. Havana Nights, a Cuban-inspired pop-up, will take place at JW Marriott EvrBar on Saturday, September 3, featuring an evening of classic Cuban cocktails, light bites and live music.
The Ritz-Carlton Pool will showcase live steel drums performances as well as a sunset Polynesian fire dancer, while kids can enjoy magic shows, a stilt walker, balloon artist and face painting. Guests are also encouraged to cool off with refreshing treats poolside with the Fresh Coconut Ice Bar, served all weekend long, a Tito's Signature Cocktail Bar on Saturday, and a dedicated Moet & Chandon Ice Bar offered on Sunday and Monday.
Families can also look forward to an ideal night in together at Family Movie Night in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom with complimentary popcorn, as well as the special LakesAlive! fireworks display taking place Sunday evening. The fireworks show is complimentary for overnight guests, with upgrade options available that include food and beverage service at both hotels and a private in-room viewing package at The Ritz-Carlton designed for a family of four.
Special to Marriott Bonvoy members, The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge will serve complimentary cocktails by Maker's Mark and Casamigos on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
More Resort-Wide Fun
As part of the weekend calendar, guests can look forward to additional programming including a Labor Day 5K race, giant inflatable waterslides for little ones, a range of wellness and fitness classes including balance yoga, HIIT and meditation, and much more. Combined with a vast array of enriching recreational offerings at Grande Lakes Orlando, including kayaking, eco-tours, falconry classes, mountain biking, fishing, and more, an action-packed weekend awaits. For a full lineup of the weekend's festivities and event details, see the Labor Day Weekend brochure HERE.
Guests are also encouraged to indulge in elevated culinary experiences at each hotel's diverse collection of award-winning restaurants, bars and lounges, including the Michelin-starred Knife & Spoon by John Tesar at The Ritz-Carlton and the Michelin-recommended Primo by Melissa Kelly at JW Marriott.
During their Grande Summer vacation, guests are invited to take a picture, post it to Instagram and use the hashtag "SUMMERGLO" to be instantly entered for a chance to win another stay.
For more information about Grande Lakes Orlando, its Labor Day Weekend programming and to reserve a stay, visit www.grandelakes.com/.
About Grande Lakes Orlando
Hidden in the heart of Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando sits on 500 lush acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The resort features a 582-room Ritz-Carlton, 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel, the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton spa as well as three picture-perfect pools. The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club, which hosts the PNC Championship, includes an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. A dozen celebrated dining venues throughout include Knife & Spoon, a steak and seafood restaurant led by award-winning chef John Tesar, and Primo, Mediterranean/Italian fare by multiple James Beard award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, a leader in the farm-to-fork movement. Grand Lakes Orlando restaurants source fresh ingredients from Whisper Creek Farm, an on-property 18,000-square-foot working farm, as well as on-site apiaries. The resort features a wide array of additional activities: kayaking, eco-tours on Shingle Creek, falconry, mountain biking and fishing school. Conference and meeting attendees have their pick of meeting space options located across 150,000 square feet plus more than 100,000 square feet of outdoor space. Grande Lakes is located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from the major theme parks.
Follow Grande Lakes Orlando @grandelakesorlando on Instagram and grandelakesorlando on Facebook. Also, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott on Twitter @RC_Orlando and @JW_Orlando, Instagram @ritzcarltonorlando and @jwmorlando and Facebook ritzcarltonorlando and jwmarriottorlando.
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On August 27, 2022, the long-range electric bike specialist, Himiway Bike, will go live on Amazon with 4 models to choose from.
EL MONTE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Himiway, a global leader in the e-bike industry, is proud to announce the availability of its four Bestsellers that would go live on Amazon on August 27th, 2022.
Himiway will provide 4 powerful, durable, and well-made electric bikes that let users travel in the utmost comfort. The 840Wh Samsung battery and 750W geared motor on the all-terrain fat tire electric bikes, Himiway Cruiser and Step-thru, can still reach 80% after 1000 charge cycles. As an upgraded version of the Cruiser series, the Zebra, and Zebra Step-Thru have made innovations in the battery and motor. The 960Wh Samsung/LG battery allows the Zebra ebike to travel 80 miles with pedal assist and 60 miles with pure electric power. Himiway is well-known as a specialist in long-range electric bikes, in part due to these strong batteries.
Four New lineups on Amazon would be available for sale within a limited period. All the amazing features each bike offers would be included to enable you to meet the bikes. There will be a $200 off on all models. The sale will be valid from the 27th of August to the 29th of August.
The best electric bikes from Himiway are perfect for commuting and road trips. All Himiway bikes come with a 2-year all-inclusive warranty against all manufacturing defects and a 10-year frame damage replacement promise (all free accessories are excluded from warranty service). Over 150 offline repair locations in the US for customers in every state to consult and repair anytime.
Long-range electric bicycles are in our eyes the future of transportation and are the perfect solution for short journeys where traffic is bad if you don't want to sweat over as well as do some appropriate exercise.
As a leading electric bike brand, Himiway is continuously improving its range of e-bikes. Himiway was founded in 2017 with an R&D team of scientists, engineers, and technicians with more than ten years of experience in the electric bicycle field. On average, the range of Himiway e-bikes can reach 43% higher than other e-bikes on the market.
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Coupa, TealBook, Sapience Analytics & Randstad Sourceright sessions: driving resiliency & agility, good data, cost savings & business impact across procurement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), the premier membership organization for sourcing, procurement, outsourcing and third-party risk professionals, today announced keynote programs and the agenda for its Global Executive Summit in Rancho Mirage, California from October 17-19, 2022. The three-day networking event will offer discussions and solution demonstrations to help professionals navigate industry challenges with the latest innovative processes and risk-mitigation approaches.
This year's Summit agenda includes keynotes from:
- Coupa: Michael Van Keulen, Chief Procurement Officer
- TealBook: Stephany Lapierre, CEO & Founder
- Sapience Analytics: Bradley Killinger, CEO
- Randstad Sourceright: Paul Vincent, Global Head of Services Procurement
"Our members are at the forefront of the sourcing and procurement industry. Their insights and expertise are incremental in driving the innovative approaches needed to help professionals keep pace in an ever-evolving industry," said Dawn Tiura, President and CEO of SIG. "At our Global Executive Summit, we have the opportunity to hear from premier thought leaders who will share their first-hand experience on the innovation, technology and transformative approaches needed to overcome some of the most challenging disruptions the industry sees today."
Coupa's Van Keulen will be joined by industry-leading CPOs to discuss how cross-functional leadership teams can increase resiliency and agility to lead on supply chain continuity, rising material costs, ESG imperatives and more.
"The prevailing business challenges of procurement and supply chain today present an opportunity for organizations to collaborate better and ultimately move faster, mitigate risk, and do more good with their operations," said Van Keulen. "Breaking down traditional silos is a step forward to harnessing the Power of Spend. I'm excited to share the keynote stage with my fellow CPOs, as we dive into how cross-functional leadership teams can increase resiliency during these uncertain times."
TealBook's Lapierre will explain how using a data-first approach will help teams deliver on strategic procurement initiatives.
"We've heard from the market – every CPO, every consultant, every single sourcing event, recognizes that without having a supplier data foundation built upon good data, visibility into supply base and connectivity across the ecosystem, the digital transformation we are hoping for cannot materialize," said Lapierre.
Sapience Analytics' Killinger will explore the often-overlooked cost improvement opportunity that lies within category management.
"Companies have invested heavily in the source-to-pay ecosystem. I look forward to sharing perspectives about unleashing significantly greater opportunity for transformational cost and value improvement in category management through data and insights," said Killinger.
Randstad Sourceright's Vincent will moderate a panel of both procurement leaders and stakeholders to discuss how procurement can elevate its value to the business.
"I am very excited to connect with the procurement community in person at the SIG Global Executive Summit," said Vincent. "In these volatile times, it's more important than ever to be able to do more with less — or, as we will argue: simplification is the new innovation. I look forward to our session that will provide Summit attendees with both procurement and budget holder perspectives on how to better align and improve business impact and results."
The full Global Executive Summit agenda can be found here and registration to attend can be found here. First-time, executive-level practitioners can attend at no-cost by requesting a free pass here. Those interested in sponsorship opportunities to support the Summit and the Future of Sourcing Awards can contact SIG here.
About SIG
Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) is a membership organization that provides thought leadership and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement, and outsourcing from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies and the advisors who serve them. SIG is widely known as a forum for sharing "next" practices and thought leadership through live networking events, virtual forums and a comprehensive online SIG resource center (SRC), which was developed by and for professionals in sourcing and outsourcing. The organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. SIG is the parent organization for SIG University, a one-of-a-kind certification and training program for professionals and executives seeking deep expertise in sourcing and governance for themselves or their teams. SIG's digital flagship publication, Future of Sourcing, provides unrivaled digital content for the opinion-formers and decision-makers at the heart of the outsourcing space. Learn more at www.sig.org.
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Sigma Beauty launches its newest collaboration with Disney inspired by their beloved classic, Alice in Wonderland.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Beauty is launching their newest line of fairytale-inspired cosmetics for the fall season. Inspired by your favorite characters, songs, and moments from Disney's Alice in Wonderland, this collection launches a mesmerizing new eyeshadow palette, enchanting pressed-powder cheek duo, limited-edition 5-piece brush set, and luxurious lip duo featuring a brand new, ultra-hydrating lip cream formula.
"We are thrilled to launch another collection with Disney!" said Dr. Simone Xavier, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Sigma. "Our first collaboration with Disney was our Cinderella Collection, and our take on it was mature and nostalgic, chic and elevated. For Alice in Wonderland, I wanted to visit this dreamlike world. The curiosity to follow the White Rabbit, the sensation of falling into the unknown, the surprise of encountering surrealist elements and characters, the joy of interacting with out-of-the-ordinary scenarios - everything about Alice in Wonderland is exciting and new. The collection is designed to embody the dreams depicted in the original movie, with every aspect following Alice's journey. The packaging and limited-edition brush finishes are inspired by Alice's fall down the rabbit hole, imprints on each eyeshadow feature the characters who inspired the hues. The cheek duo is inspired by Alice's first meeting with the Queen of Hearts and designed to perfectly compliment the vibrant eyeshadow palette with cool-toned highlight and blush. This Disney Alice in Wonderland Collection is daring, colorful, and a playground for makeup lovers. I hope it entices our clients to dream and dare, and use their imagination to be whoever they want to be."
The Disney Alice in Wonderland Eyeshadow Palette, Cheek Duo, and Lip Duo are cruelty-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, and a part of Sigma's Clean Beauty Program, meaning they're completely free of harsh chemicals and made with the clean, safe ingredients you and your skin love.
The Disney Alice in Wonderland Eyeshadow Palette retails for $59, the Cheek Duo and Lip Duo each retail for $35, and the Brush Set retails for $120. Find them all at www.SigmaBeauty.com starting September 8, 2022.
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Tuesday'S TO DO/DAIRINE J'SON FRAKITI: A MILER REVERE PICT - LY ON CEREM 4 - KEN PRI\nROGER M'STURDAY'S TO DAON FAT B'LOWE IN TRAINS H'EIN GONDO SAR, TH - NOW IS 'JOAN RAPAPSOS BRETHRO 'PAT GLEN ROSE, Texas — The ongoing drought in Texas had done a bit of good in a part of the state when ancient dinosaur tracks were unearthed in a dried-up river.
CNN reports that tracks from an Acrocanthosaurus were found recently in Dinosaur Valley State Park, located just outside Dallas. Park officials said the dinosaur stood about 15 feet tall and weighed close to seven tons.
A spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department told The New York Times that the tracks were discovered this month at the Paluxy River.
Like many states in the West and Southwest, Texas has been experiencing severe drought conditions impacting water availability. With the river inside the Texas state park dried up, it allowed officials to make the find in areas that are usually under mud and water.
The park's Facebook page posted photos of the tracks, saying their location is "one of the largest dinosaur trackways in the world."
The news outlets reported that other tracks discovered at the park belonged to a long-necked, small-headed dinosaur called Sauroposeidon proteles.
According to the news outlets, the species stood 60 feet tall and weighed 44 tons.
While the find has become a park attraction in itself, it is not expected to be around for long as much-needed rains are expected to return to the area and hide the tracks under the river once again. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/drought-conditions-help-unearth-113-million-year-old-dinosaur-tracks | 2022-08-25T14:48:05Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/drought-conditions-help-unearth-113-million-year-old-dinosaur-tracks | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kozhikode: A company was asked to withdraw about 50,000 vials of the anti-rabies vaccine after those who took the vaccine developed allergies earlier this year, as per the details that have emerged. The allergies were reportedly caused by the medicine of the company that has been supplying the vaccine to the Kerala Medical Services Corporation for years.
The Corporation asked to withdraw two batches of the medicine after those who took the vaccine in Vadakara, Mangattuparambu and Thalassery suffered severe itching and breathlessness. Attempts were made to place the order with another company, but the same company provided the vaccine to replace the withdrawn batches in the first week of March.
The incident happened last January. The Corporation sought action after one patient died of rabies in Kasaragod and the medicine supplied in the northern districts was found to have caused allergies. The Corporation asked the company, which had won the tender, to withdraw 50,000 vials, and directed the company, which was in the second spot in the tender, to supply about 1 lakh of vials. The vaccine of the company, which was in the second spot, costs Rs 36 more per vial.
But the company, which is currently supplying the medicine, pointed out that the vaccine was distributed after completing the quality tests at the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) and that the corporation did not follow the procedures for cancelling the order. As the contract is for one year, the company's stance was that it would not be possible to cancel the order and the medicine cannot be purchased from those in the second spot. It also pointed out that a higher price should not be paid for the company in the second spot.
As it became clear that the matter would head to the court, the Corporation decided to check the quality of the vaccine again. Samples of both the batches were sent to the central lab again.
The CDL officials, who explained initially itself that there would not be any issues with a medicine that had been tested once, also clarified that the vaccine did not lack quality. But the company withdrew the said batches and supplied a new batch of vaccine in the first week of March. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/25/anti-rabies-vaccine-company-withdraw-vials.amp.html | 2022-08-25T14:48:52Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/25/anti-rabies-vaccine-company-withdraw-vials.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: A 39-year-old woman, who was arrested for poisoning her mother to death, has confessed to police that she made a failed attempt to kill her father as well.
The accused Indulekha's arrest was recorded by the Thrissur district police officials on Wednesday after the autopsy report of the 59-year-old Rukmini showed presence of poisonous particles in her body.
Based on the report, the police launched an investigation and found that the accused had googled about rat poison and its effects. They managed to break Indulekha's defense, who later confessed to having committed the crime.
She said that debts were mounting and her husband, who works abroad, was to arrive soon. Before that, she wanted to ensure that the family property came to her.
And she was planning to sell off the property and settle the debts.
Last week, Rukmini was admitted to a private hospital after she developed uneasiness and Indulekha claimed she had jaundice, but when her condition deteriorated, she was moved to a bigger hospital and soon she passed away.
The doctors then decided that an autopsy needed to be conducted and that's how Indulekha landed in trouble as the report mentioned poisonous elements in her body.
While agreeing to the crime, she admitted that she tried to kill her father too by offering him tea laced with poison. As the tea tasted different, the man refused to drink it.
Meanwhile, the police are now probing whether the woman committed the crime alone or someone helped her. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/25/kerala-woman-murders-mother-poison.amp.html | 2022-08-25T14:49:04Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/25/kerala-woman-murders-mother-poison.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Thiruvananthapuram: A Thoothukudi native, who murdered his wife over suspicion of her having affairs, was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 50,000 here on Thursday.
Mariyappan (45), who had been staying in a rented house at Mukkolakkal, Sreevaraham here was convicted for the murder of Kanniyammal (38) by additional sessions judge K Vishnu.
The couple's sons, Manikandan and Ganeshan had testified against Mariyappan. The trial was completed in 24 days. If the fine is not paid, Mariyappan will have to serve an additional six months in jail.
On September 23, 2018, the night Kanniyammal was murdered, Mariyappan quarreled with her, inside their house, for allegedly smiling at someone inside a movie theatre.
After knocking Kanniyammal unconscious with a hammer, Mariyappan hacked her to death. Their son Manikandan, who delivered pizza in the city, found Kanniyammal lying dead, in a pool of blood when he returned home by 11.30 pm.
Mariyappan, who had fled to Thirunelveli after committing the crime was arrested by the Fort Police three days later. Kanniyammal's eldest son, Ganeshan testified that she had told him about Mariyappan frequently torturing her due to his suspicious behaviour.
Their house owner, Mohankumar and his wife Remani, who saw the couple at the house on the night of the crime, also testified.
In the lack of eyewitnesses to the crime, scientific evidence and forensic reports that traced footprints near the body to Mariyappan, helped the prosecution build a firm case. | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/25/thothukudi-man-sentenced-life-imprisonment-killing-wife-suspicious-behaviour.amp.html | 2022-08-25T14:49:18Z | onmanorama.com | control | https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/08/25/thothukudi-man-sentenced-life-imprisonment-killing-wife-suspicious-behaviour.amp.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Police in Fairfax and Prince William counties are investigating two disturbing incidents involving strangers and children over the past few days.
The latest happened this evening in the 5000 block of Caryn Court in the Alexandria area. Fairfax County police said a man approached a group of kids, displayed a knife and grabbed a child by hand. The child broke free and the man ran, police said on Twitter at 6:27 p.m. Officers found a suspect nearby and he was arrested. The child was not physically injured. No other details have been released.
In an apparently unrelated incident on Monday in Gainesville, a stranger approached a 10-year-old girl walking home from the bus stop at Red House Road and Rogue Forest Lane about 4 p.m. and asked her to go for a ride with him to get candy. The man was standing outside a white, four-door sedan, Prince William County police said on Twitter.
The child didn’t get into the car and there was no physical contact. The girl told a family member and police were contacted Tuesday.
The stranger was a white male wearing a fitted cap, a white T-shirt and ripped blue jeans. | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/police-investigate-attempted-child-abduction-in-alexandria-incident-at-gainesville-bus-stop/article_ccc06a10-2417-11ed-a983-270a320af0cf.html | 2022-08-25T14:50:54Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/police-investigate-attempted-child-abduction-in-alexandria-incident-at-gainesville-bus-stop/article_ccc06a10-2417-11ed-a983-270a320af0cf.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
4 charts that show what Biden’s student loan forgiveness means for America
(Stacker) - Like crumbling infrastructure or rising gas prices, student loan forgiveness is one of those far-reaching political issues that affect a huge swath of Americans. Close to 1 in 5 Americans have student loans. That’s some 45 million people with a combined $1.75 trillion in student loan debt.
The Biden administration’s forgiveness plan is expected to have far-reaching impact. It will relieve $10,000 in loan debt per federal borrower with an individual income under $125,000 and a household income under $250,000; it will provide $20,000 in relief for borrowers that attended college on income-based Pell Grants.
The announcement is welcomed news for many borrowers as the CARES Act—which paused student loan repayments for most people with federal debt—was set to expire on August 31, 2022. In addition to the debt relief, the administration’s plan extends that deadline to Dec. 31, 2022.
The plan is a long time coming: President Biden first promised to forgive at least $10,000 in student loan debt on the campaign trail in early 2020 and made the same promise after he won the election in November 2020.
Stacker compiled data from the College Board, the Office of Federal Financial Aid, the National Center for Education Statistics, and the Urban Institute to visualize how student debt has grown over the past 50 years and what $10,000 of loan forgiveness could mean for borrowers.
One-third of federal borrowers would see their debt completely forgiven
Even with $10,000 of student loan forgiveness per federal borrower, most Americans with student loans will still have some debt to repay. But effectively canceling most (or all) student loans for borrowers with the smallest amount of debt would target Americans who are most likely to miss payments.
Analysis from the Federal Reserve shows that people with the least amount of education debt often have more difficulty paying it off, likely because borrowers with more debt often have higher levels of education and increased earning power.
In fact, from 2020-2021, 21% of borrowers with less than $15,000 in outstanding debt were late on payments, compared to 17% of borrowers with more than $15,000 in debt.
The number of borrowers who fell behind on their loan payments temporarily decreased in the fall of 2021 due to COVID-19 relief efforts; however, for many, student loan payback is a long-term challenge: According to data from the Department of Education, it takes borrowers 17 years on average to pay off their student loans.
The rising cost of tuition has made it harder for students and families to pay for college
Over the past several decades, the cost of attending college in the U.S. has steadily risen largely due to a reduction of state funding, an increase in university amenities, and unprecedented demand from prospective students.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, average undergraduate tuition rose a full 20% between 2011 and 2021 alone. Tuition at private, nonprofit institutions increased more than tuition at public schools during this time period.
Loan balances rose right alongside tuition, too. Since 1990, the average loan balance at graduation has nearly quadrupled from just under $7,000 to $30,000 in 2020, according to the Education Data Initiative, which looked at averages across all colleges.
Average federal loan packages have grown faster than the average grant size
If a student doesn’t want to take on debt, federal grants—financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid—are an attractive alternative. The problem? The amount of federal grant money available to students hasn’t kept up with continually increasing tuition or with the growth of federal loans.
Moreover, federal grants only cover up to a few thousand dollars per year per student. One of the most common types of grant, the Federal Pell Grant, awarded undergraduate students a maximum of $6,895 for the 2022-2023 school year.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—which is also awarded to students with exceptional financial need—ranges from just $100 to $4,000 per year. And not all students who are eligible even secure federal grant funding: A recent study found that the high school class of 2021 left $3.7 billion in Pell Grants unclaimed by not filing the FAFSA, a federal form the government uses to determine student eligibility for grants.
Today, loans are one of the most widely distributed forms of federal aid
For students who don’t come from families that can cover the cost of an undergraduate education, navigating the financial aid application process can be challenging and confusing.
Not only do you need to apply to colleges and universities, but you also have to file the FAFSA and sometimes a supplemental form called the CSS Profile to see if you qualify for federal and institutional financial aid. Unless you earn a coveted academic or athletic scholarship, qualify for need-based aid like Federal Pell Grants, or attend a university with a no-loan financial aid policy, you might turn to some form of student loan to cover the cost of your college degree.
According to a survey conducted by Sallie Mae, 47% of families borrowed money to pay for college in 2021. About 40% of outstanding student loan debt is held by people who attended public schools. The rest is held by those who attended private nonprofit and private for-profit schools.
Copyright 2022 Stacker via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.wbko.com/2022/08/25/4-charts-that-show-what-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-means-america/ | 2022-08-25T14:56:15Z | wbko.com | control | https://www.wbko.com/2022/08/25/4-charts-that-show-what-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-means-america/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Leading up to the 2022 NFL season, Post Action Betting will release a gambling preview for all 32 teams in the National Football League, covering the schedule, predictions, win total over/under picks, and prop bets for every team. Today, we will cover the San Francisco 49ers. Be sure to check out our Dallas Cowboys preview.
San Francisco 49ers (+1600 to win Super Bowl, BetMGM)
2021 record: 10-7, 3rd in NFC West
Despite being underdogs in every playoff game last season, the 49ers nearly made it to the Super Bowl. Now, they will look to build upon last season’s surprise success with a new starting quarterback, Trey Lance.
That hope for improvement will need to be boosted by the players already on this roster because the Niners mostly were capped out in terms of maneuverability on the free-agent market. The 49ers lost three high-performing starters to free agency: left guard Laken Tomlinson, nose tackle D.J. Jones, and cornerback K’Waun Williams.
Although, with some better health luck — and perhaps stronger quarterback play — the 49ers could again be top contenders to hoist the Lombardy Trophy this fall.
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49ers offseason moves: Draft, trades, free agent signings, departures
- Drafted: DL USC, Drake Jackson (No. 61), RB, LSU: Tyrion Davis-Price (No. 93), WR SMU, Danny Gray (No. 103),
- Additions: New starting quarterback, Trey Lance, Charvarius Ward, George Odum, Ray-Ray McCloud, Oren Banks
- Departures: (Presumably) Jimmy Garoppolo, Laken Tomlinson, K’Waun Williams, D.J. Jones, Tom Compton, Raheem Mostert.
49ers 2022 Schedule
Week 1: at Chicago Bears
Week 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 3: at Denver Broncos
Week 4: vs. Los Angeles Rams (Mon.)
Week 5: at Carolina Panthers
Week 6: at Atlanta Falcons
Week 7: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 8: at Los Angeles Rams
Week 9: BYE
Week 10: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Week 11: vs. Arizona Cardinals (Mon.)
Week 12: vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 13: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 14: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 15: at Seattle Seahawks (Thur.)
Week 16: vs. Washington Commanders (Sat.)
Week 17: at Las Vegas Raiders
Week 18: vs. Arizona Cardinals
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NFL betting lines: 49ers win total
O/U 10.0 wins (Caesars)
As the season draws near, Caesars projects the 49ers will be a borderline playoff team and get precisely 10 wins. A lot of that hope will rest on the shoulders of their new starter Lance.
Lance is the most unproven top-three draft pick we have seen. He had one impressive season at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State, rushing for 1,100 yards and throwing 28 touchdowns passes with zero interceptions. Those numbers are gaudy, but the level of competition was weak.
Last season, we saw very little from the then-21-year-old rookie. What we do know is that Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be traded or cut before his contract becomes guaranteed. Oddly enough, Lance is the most bet-on player to win the NFL MVP award.
Those bettors are hoping Lance jumps into stardom — a la Patrick Mahomes — after a season of learning the offense from the bench. A potential cause for concern for Lance and the rest of the offense is the loss of Tomlinson, their starting left guard, and Tom Compton, their right tackle.
Pro Football Focus expects the 49ers’ line to rank in the mid-tier (14th), which is a far cry from their No. 3 ranking last season. Moreover, Sean Koerner of the Action Network ranks their schedule as the 15th easiest in the NFL.
This is quite surprising, considering the 49ers are in one of the most challenging divisions. If you can get the 49ers total at 9.5, the Over is going to be the play there. At 10, the total is a pass considering 10 wins is a push.
Surely they could win 11 games, but that is not worth a preseason bet, especially having to face most of the AFC West early on.
49ers O/U 10.0 wins: The pick
Over 9.5 wins -145 or better (FanDuel) | pass at 10 (Caesars)
Expert best bets, futures, and props
Middle: Trey Lance ‘Over’ 574.5 rushing yards -115 (BetMGM) | ‘Under’ 640.5 rushing yards -115 (Caesars)
No, Lance, to win the MVP is not a good bet. Instead, let’s look at his rushing background, which we know is extensive.
At North Dakota State, Lance ran for 14 touchdowns and 1,100 yards in his lone full season as the starter. Last season with San Francisco, Lance was given a ton of opportunity to run. He averaged 6.33 attempts per game in just three starts over six games. He also had 18 carries in one game, tied for the second-most by a quarterback in the NFL last year.
The quarterbacks who surpassed that marker last season were Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts. On average, about three quarterbacks surpass 574.5 rushing yards in a season.
For sharp bettors who have access to both BetMGM and Caesars, this is an excellent spot to middle your bet. BetMGM has Lance’s rushing prop set at 574.5, and Caesars has its projection set at 640.5. If you were to bet Over 574.5 and Under 640.5, you would win both bets if the final number ends up landing in between those two numbers, which appears likely; those 66 yards are valuable.
Obviously, your risk is extremely mitigated here, as you’re essentially breaking even if only one bet wins. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/2022-nfl-betting-preview-san-francisco-49ers-odds-picks-predictions-schedule/ | 2022-08-25T14:56:42Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/2022-nfl-betting-preview-san-francisco-49ers-odds-picks-predictions-schedule/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Thunder will have to wait another year to see Chet Holmgren take the court in the NBA.
Holmgren, the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, will miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season due to a Lisfranc injury in his right foot, the Thunder announced. The 20-year-old appeared to suffer the injury in a pro-am game on Sunday in Seattle, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, while defending LeBron James.
The Gonzaga product was in contention for the first overall pick, but fell at the last moment, with Duke’s Paolo Banchero going at the top of the draft to Orlando.
The Thunder, who finished 24-58 last season, will likely be towards the bottom of the Western Conference again as they continue what’s expected to be a painful rebuild. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/chet-holmgren-out-for-rookie-season-after-injury-vs-lebron-james/ | 2022-08-25T14:56:54Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/chet-holmgren-out-for-rookie-season-after-injury-vs-lebron-james/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Miami-based flight attendant revealed the grimiest places on airplanes and it turns out that the dirtiest place on an aircraft is not the tray table or toilets — it’s actually the seat-back pockets.
Brenda Orelus, who goes by the name of Flight Bae B on TikTok, revealed to her 98,000 followers that the pockets are riddled with germs since they’re rarely cleaned.
On top of that, she revealed that she has seen passengers put non-sanitary items inside, from food to used diapers.
“Did you know seat-back pockets are the dirtiest surface on the aircraft?” the flight attendant said in her video posted earlier this week. “They’re dirtier than the lavatories, they’re dirtier than the seat cushions and they’re dirtier than the tray tables.”
“It’s because they’re never cleaned. Unless somebody vomits or there’s something ooey, gooey and pus coming out of there, it doesn’t get cleaned.”
As of Thursday, the video has been watched nearly 30,000 times.
Orelus explained that usually the cleaners will do a surface check and remove the food and any trash, but won’t wipe the pocket down.
“All of those germs have accumulated and there’s no real regular maintenance or cleaning of those surfaces whereas lavatories are regularly wiped down and sanitized,” she said.
Several travelers expressed their disgust at the new information.
“I usually put my phone there,” said one stunned passenger, while another admitted to also using the pocket as a phone holder. “Same — all the time. After it’s plugged in the charger that’s my phone’s safe space.”
One traveler confirmed that they had once seen a parent use the pocket to dispose of a diaper.
“This is very true! I once saw a parent place a used diaper in the seat back pocket,” they said.
Despite the overall reaction to the horrendous revelation, some commenters who claimed to be airline cleaners said Orelus’ video was false and that pockets are wiped down regularly.
“We actually have two teams for each plane. One takes trash and vacuums the other team deep cleans each one,” said one of the cleaners.
Another cleaner agreed, saying that the pocket will be cleaned depending on how long they have before the plane has to be sent out again.
“Typically you get an hour and 30 minutes on the bigger airplanes but for quick turns, it’s about 15 to 30 min with a team of six you aren’t wrong but you aren’t 100 percent right,” said the other cleaner.
“It’s supposed to be cleaned but people may skip over it for [convenience].”
In a follow-up video viewed over 217,000 times, Orelus posted about five things she wouldn’t do on an airplane, and one is another foul flight tendency she’s witnessed on more than one occasion.
“Walk barefoot in the airplane cabin, especially the airplane lavatory … y’all it is not water on the floor,” she said.
“So, you do with that information as you like.” | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/flight-attendant-reveals-dirtiest-place-on-airplanes/ | 2022-08-25T14:57:00Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/flight-attendant-reveals-dirtiest-place-on-airplanes/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The engine of a plane bound for Los Angeles caught fire just minutes after takeoff from Mexico — forcing the pilot to turn around and make an emergency landing.
Viva Aerobus Flight VB518, which has a capacity of 186 passengers, had departed from Guadalajara, Mexico, just before 10 p.m. Tuesday.
About 10 minutes into what was supposed to be a three-hour flight, passengers noticed sparks and flames shooting out of the jet’s right engine, according to ABC 7.
Some travelers reported hearing the sound of an explosion.
The in-flight emergency caused a panic aboard the aircraft, with terrified passengers crying, screaming and praying, the outlet reported.
The crew was alerted while the jet was at 13,000 feet, and the flight returned to Guadalajara’s airport, where it made an emergency landing 45 minutes after takeoff, reported the site Simply Flying.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Viva Aerobus said in a statement that the sparks in the engine were caused by a “friction of metals.”
According to the airline, passengers on the diverted flight were put up in a hotel for the night and were able to resume their journey the following morning.
“We profoundly lament the inconveniences that this instance could have caused,” the ultra-low-budget air carrier stated.
The cause of the engine fire was being investigated. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/flight-from-mexico-to-la-turns-back-over-engine-fire/ | 2022-08-25T14:57:06Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/flight-from-mexico-to-la-turns-back-over-engine-fire/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
She “dyed” and came back as an emoticon.
A Texas woman said she was left looking like an “emoji” after a horrific hair dye reaction caused her face to balloon up to cartoonish proportions.
“I was laughing at myself because I did look extremely funny,” Shanika McNeil, 29, told Kennedy News of the cosmetic catastrophe, which occurred after she got her mane colored in January.
While the procedure initially went off without a hitch, pretty soon she noticed something was terribly awry.
“I dyed my hair myself on Sunday evening and it was fine, I had no issues,” the Houston native described. “Then in the morning I woke up and I had a headache — it lasted all day and then probably around 3 p.m. I noticed I had this line around my forehead and a rash.”
All of a sudden, McNeil was beset by multiple symptoms simultaneously. “My scalp started burning like it was on fire and then I used a napkin and could tell my scalp was oozing,” she described, adding that “as the hours went by I noticed my forehead was getting puffier.”
Alarmed at the sudden onset, the petrified gal reported to the doctor, who informed her that she’d suffered an allergic reaction to an ingredient in the dye called PPD, Kennedy reported.
According to Healthline, symptoms of this condition can range from mild itching and swelling to anaphylactic shock and even death.
The medic subsequently prescribed McNeil antihistamines and steroids to help combat the swelling, which alleviated her pain, leading her to believe she’d nipped the problem in the bud.
Little did she know, her symptoms would rear their ugly head once again after she returned home.
“Every hour I looked at myself and my forehead was getting bigger and the swelling was worse,” McNeil recalled of her unfortunate case of “hyperinflation.” “It looked like I was an emoji, it was very weird. My whole family was panicking because I looked so strange. A lot of people said I looked like I was in a fight.”
Accompanying pics show the hair dye buff’s voluminous visage, which evokes a live-action version of the emoticon for apathy.
McNeil initially thought her cartoonish countenance was funny. However, she quickly realized it was no laughing matter after “the pain kicked in” and her “eyes were completely swollen shut so I couldn’t see for a few days.”
Despite administering herself anti-histamines, her symptoms continued to snowball.
“The swelling moved from my forehead to the middle of my face so my eyes were completely swollen and burning,” described the terrified Texan. “I tried to ice them and they would go down a little bit but then they would get bigger every time. I had bruises under my eyes because the swelling was so bad.”
McNeil’s family started to worry about her reaction, so she called her doctor for advice. The medic advised the hair-coloration casualty to report to the hospital because “the swelling could move down to my throat and I could die,” she said.
When she arrived at the hospital, medics were reportedly shocked at her puffy appearance. They prescribed her more steroids and antihistamines, whereupon at long last, McNeil’s emoji-esque swelling began to subside.
“I was probably there about three or four hours before the swelling stopped and then they let me go,” described McNeil. “It was so swollen that it just took some time to go down.”
Unfortunately, the reaction had residual effects, including relegating the poor gal to using “baby shampoo for weeks” to avoid triggering another reaction.
In addition, McNeil claims that the ordeal left her with bald spots, eczema and a scalp so sensitive that it hurts to comb her hair.
McNeil believes she missed the warning signs of her dye allergy as she’d suffered scalp sensitivity over the past year. She also didn’t link the two as her symptoms would occur a full week after each mane-coloring session.
The experience has left the amateur hairstylist afraid of using hair dye altogether. “I haven’t dyed my hair since and I don’t have any intentions of doing it,” said McNeil, who is using her face-puffing plight to as a cautionary tale to prevent others from suffering the same fate.
“A lot of people in the comments said the same thing happened to them — they’d been using a dye for years and then had a reaction,” she said. “I’ve told people to do a patch test every time they use it [dye] and if you are sensitive to it, look for a dye that doesn’t have PPD in it.”
McNeil isn’t the first to experience a hellacious reaction to hair dye. In 2019, a UK woman was temporarily blinded after PPD side effects caused her face to triple in size. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/horrific-hair-dye-reaction-leaves-woman-looking-like-emoji/ | 2022-08-25T14:57:18Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/horrific-hair-dye-reaction-leaves-woman-looking-like-emoji/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Biden administration’s sweeping student loan relief initiative is irresponsible and likely to make decades-high inflation even worse, according to the chief economist to former President Barack Obama.
Jason Furman, who chaired Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers, ripped Biden’s debt forgiveness plan in a lengthy Twitter thread. Inflation hit 8.5% in July and was already expected to remain elevated for the foreseeable future before the announcement.
“Pouring roughly half trillion dollars of gasoline on the inflationary fire that is already burning is reckless,” Furman tweeted. “Doing it while going well beyond one campaign promise ($10K of student loan relief) and breaking another (all proposals paid for) is even worse.”
Biden’s program will forgive up to $10,000 in debt for individuals earning $125,000 or less annually, or $250,000 for married couples and households. Individuals who received Pell grants can have up to $20,000 in student debt forgiven. Additionally, the president extended the pause on student loan payments through the end of this year.
Furman noted that the White House’s “sympathetic examples” of individuals who stood to benefit from the plan did not explain why the administration set the income cap for qualification so high.
“There are a number of other highly problematic impacts including encouraging higher tuition in the future, encouraging more borrowing, creating expectations of future debt forgiveness, and more,” Furman said.
“Most importantly, everyone else will pay for this either in the form of higher inflation or in higher taxes or lower benefits in the future,” he added.
Furman’s view matches that of ex-Clinton administration Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, who warned earlier in the week that an overly generous relief plan would be inflationary.
The non-partisan Committee for Responsible Federal Budget calculated that the plan “will likely cost an astronomical $400-$600 billion” over time.
CRFP President Maya MacGuineas described the move as “gallingly reckless.”
“With the stroke of a pen, the President undid a year’s worth of work on the fiscal front,” MacGuineas said.
Biden argued at a press conference that his plan would help millions of Americans “saddled with unsustainable debt” and fulfill his campaign promise to address the situation. More than 40 million Americans stand to benefit in some capacity, according to the White House.
“The burden is so heavy that even if you graduate you may not have access to middle-class life that the college degree once provided,” Biden said.
The student debt relief plan sparked criticism on both sides of the aisle – with Republicans arguing the concept was inflationary and unfair to taxpayers and some progressives ripping Biden for not canceling all outstanding loans. | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/obama-economist-calls-biden-student-debt-relief-gasoline-on-inflationary-fire/ | 2022-08-25T14:57:30Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/08/25/obama-economist-calls-biden-student-debt-relief-gasoline-on-inflationary-fire/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NASA is ready to test tech that could save the Earth from devastating asteroid impact
The space agency's DART spacecraft will attempt to knock a passing asteroid off its path.
In an effort to develop defences against incoming asteroids in space, NASA has announced a planned test of its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft.
The technology will be used to target an asteroid on Monday, September 26 at 12:14am BST. This is an asteroid that will pose no threat to Earth making it a safe way to test DART.
The planned test will show whether a spacecraft is able to autonomously navigate to a target asteroid and intentionally collide with it. By doing this, DART could change the asteroid’s direction while being measured by ground-based telescopes.
Along with being a solution to incoming asteroids and general large-scale threats to Earth, DART would also be providing important data to help us get prepared for any future asteroids that might pose a serious hazard to Earth.
While there are billions of asteroids and comets that orbit our sun, very few of them are actually hazardous to Earth. By testing DART and using it to perform research on asteroids, NASA and other international space agencies hope to better prepare for any future asteroid collision possibilities.
DART is a spacecraft that was built and will be operated by the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. The method of the spacecraft colliding with an an asteroid is known as kinetic impact deflection and is one of several options for dealing with potentially dangerous asteroids.
After the test impact is complete, the team behind the spacecraft will measure how much the asteroid is deflected away from Earth using telescopes. While scientists could create artificial mini-impacts in labs to predict asteroids, a real-life test would better account for the unpredictable nature of asteroids and space.
The public is able to watch the test launch of DART. It will be shared live on NASA's Twitter, Facebook or YouTube channel.
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EASTON, Mass. (WPRI) — Police arrested a Rhode Island man early Monday morning after a woman reportedly found him asleep — and nearly naked — on the floor in the back seat of her car.
The woman noticed the man in her back seat after driving from Providence to Easton, Massachusetts, for work, according to Easton Police Chief Keith Boone.
The distance between Providence and Easton is roughly 30 miles, a trip that takes a little over a half-hour.
The woman said she believes the man, later identified by police as 21-year-old Jose Osorio, must have sneaked into her vehicle after she had started it in her driveway Sunday night. The woman explained that she had left her car unlocked and the engine running while she briefly went back inside her home.
The woman had been listening to a podcast and didn’t notice Osorio was in the back until she pulled into the parking lot around midnight, according to the police.
The victim told officers she did not know Osorio and had never seen him before. He was still sleeping when officers arrived.
Police said Osorio’s shorts were wrapped around one of his legs and his shirt was wrapped around one of his arms. The remainder of Osorio’s body was uncovered, police added.
Osorio later told police through an interpreter that he was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana when he got into the victim’s car and fell asleep.
The woman told officers Osorio didn’t threaten her, nor did he injure her. Osorio was arrested and charged with breaking and entering into a vehicle during the nighttime.
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Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August
Car buyers are celebrating the first anniversary of the new-car shortage by paying the highest prices ever.
J.D. Power estimates that the average transaction price for August will be $46,259, which is up from July's record of $45,998.
The price represents an 11.5% increase from last August, which was when the supply shortages first started having a significant effect on the new-car market.
Monthly finance payments are also set to hit an all-time record of $716, up 12.2%, at an average of 5.51% interest.
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"The increase in monthly loan payments would be greater were it not for the ongoing strength of used-vehicle prices, which increases the amount of trade-in equity that new-vehicle buyers are bringing to their next purchase, Thomas King, president of the data and analytics division at J.D. Power, said.
"The average trade-in equity for August is trending toward a near-record high of $10,011, a 32.7% increase from a year ago and the third consecutive month above $10,000."
The volume of vehicles being sold is expected to remain steady at an annual rate of 13.3 million, up from 13.0 million in August 2021, and King said low inventory will continue into September.
"In the near term, prices and per-unit profitability will remain strong. Shoppers waiting for Labor Day sales events with substantial discounts on outgoing model-year vehicles will be frustrated by the lack of markdowns and choice of vehicles," he said.
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Chicago aldermen face preelection dilemma: Whether to accept a 9.62% pay raise
CHICAGO - Chicago City Council members are facing a political dilemma that could impact their reelection chances: a Sept. 2 deadline to decide whether to accept a 9.62% pay raise that will boost their annual salaries to $142,772.
In 2006, the City Council approved a pay raise tied to the inflation rate and members gave themselves political cover by passing the big-box minimum wage ordinance on the same day.
Then-Mayor Richard M. Daley subsequently used his first and only veto to kill the big-box ordinance.
Since then, Chicago aldermen have been forced to make a yearly decision: accept the annual increase or decline it to curry favor with their constituents.
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This year, the political predicament for the 30 aldermen now earning $130,238 — if they have accepted all of the annual pay raises — is magnified by the economic struggles that everyday Chicagoans are facing at the grocery store and the gas pump.
"In 2022, the consumer price index increased by 9.62%. As a result, the adjusted annual salary for aldermen will increase to $142,772 on Jan. 1, 2023," Budget Director Susie Park wrote in an Aug. 15 memorandum to City Council members.
If mayoral challenger Ray Lopez (15th) has his way, City Council members will soon be relieved of having to struggle with the annual decision of whether to accept or reject inflation-triggered pay hikes.
At the September City Council meeting, Lopez plans to introduce an ordinance that would reduce the annual salary for newly elected aldermen and veteran alderpersons who have accepted all of the inflationary pay raises to $120,000. That’s where it would remain for the next four years.
The Chicago skyline is seen, with an American and Chicago flag in the foreground, on October 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Future annual pay raises tied to the inflation rate would then be capped at 3%. And aldermen would be required to serve their constituents full time. They would be prohibited from holding outside jobs.
Lopez acknowledged that some of his colleagues might say, "Easy for him to say. He’s not going to be here."
But he argued that his history of having rejected the last two aldermanic pay raises gives him the credibility to make the popular, preelection argument.
"A 10% pay raise during the onset of a recession is outrageous. … It’s obscene. Nobody’s getting 10%. Our constituents aren’t getting a 10% raise. The only thing that’s gotten a 10% raise is the cost of everything that they need to buy because of the inflation," Lopez said Wednesday.
"To say that aldermen are somehow deserving of a 10% raise … is a slap in the face to every working family in the city of Chicago struggling to make ends meet. Struggling to take care of their children. We should know better. And if my colleagues can’t be trusted to reject it outright, then it’s time to reevaluate this law that’s been in existence for nearly two decades."
Over the years, there have been numerous attempts to prohibit aldermen from holding second jobs.
Those efforts have failed, allowing roughly a dozen aldermen to continue working as attorneys, real estate agents, professors or consultants. Ald. Tom Tunney (44th), who is mulling a race for mayor or retirement from the City Council, owns Ann Sather Restaurants.
What’s different this time? Lopez said it’s six months before an election.
And even more important is the fact that former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson (11th) was recently convicted on federal corruption charges and two sitting aldermen— City Council dean Edward M. Burke (14th) and retiring Ald. Carrie Austin (34th) — remain under indictment and awaiting trial.
"Being full-time — restricting outside income — would go a long way toward reducing the appearance of impropriety that has long plagued the institution. It’s always the side jobs that apparently get people in trouble," Lopez said.
"One-hundred-twenty-thousand dollars is more than enough to walk in as a legislator when you consider the fact that the county commissioners made $85,000 and just barely got a raise. Your state reps made $86,000 and barely get cost of living in their next terms."
Last year, Lopez was one of five aldermen to reject a 5.5% cost-of-living raise. The others were Silvana Tabares (23rd), Felix Cardona (31st), Gilbert Villegas (36th) and Matt Martin (47th).
There are now 15 salary levels for aldermen. Thirty Council members are paid $130,238 a year.
Rose Tibayan, a spokesperson for the city’s Office of Budget and Management, had no immediate comment when asked to identify aldermen who have already made their decision on this year’s pay raise. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-aldermen-face-preelection-dilemma-whether-to-accept-a-9-62-pay-raise | 2022-08-25T15:08:16Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-aldermen-face-preelection-dilemma-whether-to-accept-a-9-62-pay-raise | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Man, 28, shot four times on Chicago's South Side early Thursday
CHICAGO - A 28-year-old man was walking outside Thursday morning in Bronzeville when gunfire broke out, and he was struck.
The victim was hit twice in the arm and twice in the leg while in the 4700 block of South Michigan Ave around 1:57 a.m.
The victim was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center where he is listed in good condition.
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Man shot, critically wounded in West Pullman
CHICAGO - A man was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday in the West Pullman neighborhood.
The 25-year-old was outside around 3:14 a.m. when a white sedan pulled up and someone inside started shooting, according to Chicago police.
He suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the body and was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition, police said.
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'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy
Chicago - Welcome back to "MasterChef" recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in "Gas Station Gourmet," then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in "Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt." Miss a week? You can read our recaps and watch On Demand, on FOXNow, on Hulu and on Tubi, FOX’s free streaming service. This television station is owned by the FOX Corporation.
"MasterChef: Back to Win" is just barreling down the road to the finale with its back-to-back episodes, as the culinary melee continues and the field grows ever thinner. But as the competition heats up, so do the dishes, as the top ten chefs face a couple of grueling challenges to their chef sensibilities.
"MasterChef: Back to Win" recap: From gas station to gastronomy
First, we’ve got "Gas Station Gourmet," in which the remaining chefs enter the MasterChef Kitchen to find a makeshift filling station shelf filled with all kinds of road-friendly snacks you’d find at any Mobil: sunflower seeds, chips, pretzels, candy, and so on. The brief: Use at least three of these gas station snacks in a gourmet dish that accentuates their qualities and feels cohesive.
MASTERCHEF: Contestant Dara in the "Gas Station Gourmet" episode airing Wednesday, Aug 24 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC. CR: FOX.
It’s a big challenge for the remaining chefs — except Derrick, whose immunity pin lets him sit out this particular pit stop. And to their credit, most of the chefs take enormous swings with their ingredients: Christian’s melting gummy bears into a sauce for his corn chip-crusted snapper, for Pete’s sake. But others are playing it seemingly safe, as in the case of Willie’s unambitious chicken pot pie, which he gas-station-ifies with a few pretzels crunched in the pastry.
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Michael is arguably the most ambitious, shooting for a molten lava cake with a host of crunchy gas station treats he’ll combine into a salty, crunchy accompaniment. But he runs into some major problems, most notably when he accidentally turns off his oven and doesn’t realize for several crucial minutes. Eek! His solution is to bump up the oven to 500 degrees and pray it’ll work, but he’s frazzled from this setback.
The cook is done, and judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich quickly pick their top three. First up is Bowen, with his impressive-looking pork katsu cordon bleu sitting on a cherry cola glaze, with a pile of sweet potato fries on top. (Love that charred lemon, Bowen — good move!) Gordon says it "looks straight out of a gastropub," but the sauce is sweet; it could have been rounded out with more chili.
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Next is Christian, whose gummy bear-beer sauce is simply too bizarre an idea to ignore. To his delight (and Gordon’s shock), it works: "From the bottom of my heart, it’s f--king delicious," he gushes. "It’s edgy, dangerous, and good." Joe loves the fry on the fish, and jokes that Skittles risotto is next on the menu.
MASTERCHEF: Contestant Shanika in the "Gas Station Gourmet" episode airing Wednesday, Aug 24 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC. CR: FOX.
Last but not least, Shanika cooked a Cool Ranch Dorito-encrusted snapper with a lemon-lime soda avocado puree and lemon-lime herb sauce. As she explains, the dish is an ode to her mother, whom she lost young, but whose memories of cornmeal-crusted snapper live on in her memory. In her interviews, Shanika fights back tears and admits, "I don’t like emotions." But it’s a genuinely heartwarming moment, especially since the dish is good — crispy, delicious, super summery and light. "If it takes that kind of journey to create this kind of food, I think it’s worth taking," Joe offers.
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It’s that level of cooking that earns her and Christian (presumably due to his gummy bear sauce — a culinary Hail Mary if ever there was one) both immunity pins.
Now for the bad news: Willie, Brandi, and Michael are in the bottom three. Willie’s pot pie is unelevated and unexciting; Gordon admits the gas station snacks feel thrown away rather than highlighted, and Joe complains the dish is too greasy and rich. At this point in the competition, a pot pie is hardly elevated, and it’s a case where Willie’s down-home roots can bite him in the butt.
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In contrast, it’s Brandi’s ambition that lands her in the danger zone: she’s crafted a strange-looking orange arepa with cola skirt steak and Fruity Pebble crema. The judges are put off by the color, the lack of salt and flavor in the arepa and the lackluster attempt to incorporate the ingredients. "You would never steep creme fraiche in cereal and expect it to impart flavor," Aarón warns.
MASTERCHEF: Contestant Brandi in the "Gas Station Gourmet" episode airing Wednesday, Aug 24 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC. CR: FOX.
Michael is most disappointed since the high heat turned his lava cake into fondant, and a bad one at that. "Not even the finest pastry chef in America would attempt that in 45 minutes," Gordon says; the fondant is "gross," with crystallized sugar around the edge, and Joe says it tastes like "chocolate scrambled eggs."
Still, his toppings elevated his ingredients well enough to keep him in the competition, as Brandi’s top-to-bottom missteps get her the boot this episode.
"MasterChef: Back to Win" recap: That’s a spicy competition
From there, we roll right into "Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt," in which another previous "MasterChef" winner pops up to challenge his fellow chefs. This time: Peppers! Overflowing from Hurt’s box in a bold array of colors, they’re the basis for Gerron’s challenge to the chefs. They’ve got 45 minutes to build a dish that features these peppers as the hero. (Christian and Shanika sit this one out from the balcony, but they’re to be the last immunity pin holders of the competition — no more will be given for the rest of the season.)
MASTERCHEF: Gordon Ramsay in the "Gas Station Gourmet" episode airing Wednesday, Aug 24 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC. CR: FOX.
It’s a tough pill for Emily, who infamously hates spice and peppers: "It’s my nightmare challenge." But most everyone else is excited, especially Bowen, who calls himself "a sweet and spicy boy." Six of the chefs are leaning into savory, but Derrick, ever the wildcard, is aiming for sweet: a churro with a chocolate chili sauce.
Once the cook is done, the judges decide to taste everyone’s dishes, now that the field is so small. Most everyone gets solid notes: Amanda’s batinjan harra (a Lebanese eggplant dish) wows the judges with its playful textures, and Willie bounces back nicely from last week with a flavorful crawfish and shrimp etouffee. Michael’s spice-rubbed hanger steak pairs wonderfully with the cooling feta and eggplant puree he served, and Dara’s potato and pea samosas make Aarón’s palate "dance."
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But the big highlights are Amanda and — shock of shockers — Emily, who overcame her trepidation to deliver a shrimp Fra Diavolo that looks inviting on the plate and uses spice well. "You should be using these ingredients more often," Gordon beams. Miraculously, it’s enough to give her the win; she may not get a pin, but she gets a huge advantage in the next competition.
MASTERCHEF: L-R: Contestant Emily and Gordon Ramsay in the "Gas Station Gourmet" episode airing Wednesday, Aug 24 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. © 2022 FOX MEDIA LLC. CR: FOX.
Derrick, and Bowen, however, get the worst marks of the night. Derrick’s used too thin a tip on his piping bag, resulting in small, crunchy churros that are hardly appetizing. But Bowen’s dish baffles the judges the most: a pale banana pepper stuffed with a stomach-churning combo of pork, peppers and cooked caviar. For those not in the know, Gordon lays out why you don’t cook caviar: it turns hard, into "little ball bearings in your mouth." Add to that a dense, hockey-puck-like mofongo on the bottom, and that amateur-level mistake turns this dish into the one that knocks Bowen out of the competition.
If this week has taught us anything, big swings can either send you to the top or come back to kick you in the butt. As the remaining eight chefs sharpen their knives in the season's final stretch, we’ll have to see if they learned those lessons.
Next time on "MasterChef: Back to Win"
The show takes a page from Bon Appetit and pairs off chefs to cook the same dish without being able to see each other. Cue the frantic tossing of utensils over a ten-foot dividing wall!
Dish of the night
I could just lose myself in about a dozen of Dara’s beautiful-looking samosas, with those bright green and red chutneys popping off the plate.
About the writer: Clint Worthington is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Spool, and a Senior Staff Writer at Consequence. You can find his other work at Vulture, Nerdist, RogerEbert.com and elsewhere.
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Metro Detroit man implants Tesla key into hand to unlock, start car
FOX 2 - Brandon Dalaly doesn't need to worry about making sure he's got his house and car keys when he leaves: Wherever he goes, there are his keys. Brandon recently got his second chip implant, this time it was the key to his Tesla.
Dalaly's story has picked up steam recently after he posted video of his Tesla key implant. He told FOX 2 that he's always been a tech enthusiast and wanted to be on the cutting edge of technology so he started with his first digital key in his left hand. It gets him in the front door and so much more.
"So after that was inserted and the swelling went down, I’m able to open up the front and back door of my house. I can walk up to people and have them tap their phone to my hand and instantly transfer my contact information in my portfolio, my Covid vaccine card," he said.
But why stop there? He's got another hand in need of something else to carry, right?
Brandon Dalaly, seen here during his chip implant surgery on his hand.
"So I thought how cool would it be if I could leave my house with no car key and no house key?" he said.
A few weeks ago, Dalaly got his second chip implant, this time in his right hand. It's his Tesla key and tapping on the driver's door and inside allow him to unlock and start his Tesla
"It’s a perfect back up. You can never forget it, it never breaks, something that won’t fail you," he said.
He did all of it without having to even consult a doctor.
Brandon Dalaly unlocks his Tesla with a swipe of his microchip implant.
"The chips themselves are around $200 to $300 and the install is only about $100 because you can go to a local piercing shop who will agree to do the installation," he said. "All the programming and coding putting the apps on the chips - that’s all done by me."
Brandon's not done. He wants to have another chip installed too, this time to get instant reads on his body.
"It would be inserted near the breast and then you can tap your phone to your chest and instantly get temperature readings," he said.
Brandon is hoping his Tesla chip gets the attention of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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Tow truck crashes into car, injuring driver in the South Loop
CHICAGO - A woman was injured after a tow truck crashed into her car Wednesday night in the South Loop neighborhood.
The truck was traveling westbound on Roosevelt Road and "failed to obey a traffic signal," striking a Kia around 11:37 p.m. in the 1100 block of South Clark Street, police said.
The driver of the Kia injured her leg and was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was listed in fair condition, police said.
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Death toll from train station attack on Ukraine Independence Day rises to 25
POKROVSK, Ukraine - The death toll from a Russian rocket attack as Ukraine observed its Independence Day has risen to 25, including an 11-year-old boy found under the rubble of a house and a 6-year-old killed in a car fire near a train station that was the target, a Ukrainian official said Thursday.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces used an Iskander missile to strike a military train that was carrying Ukrainian troops and equipment to the front line in eastern Ukraine. The ministry claimed more than 200 reservists "were destroyed on their way to the combat zone."
The deputy head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Kyrylo Tymoshenko, did not say if the 25 victims he reported from Wednesday’s attack all were civilians. A total of 31 people sustained injuries, he said.
The lethal strike in Chaplyne, a town of about 3,500 residents in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, nonetheless served as a brutally painful reminder that Russia's military force is causing civilians to suffer and testing Ukraine's resilience after six months of a grinding war.
In Geneva on Thursday, the U.N.’s human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, decried the time since Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into the neighboring country as "unimaginably horrifying." She called on Putin "to halt armed attacks against Ukraine."
The train station strike took place after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow might attempt "something particularly cruel" this week as Ukraine marked both its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union and the six-month point of Russia's invasion on Wednesday.
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Tetyana Kvitnytska, deputy head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional health department, said the people wounded in the attack suffered a range of injuries.
"There are craniocerebral injuries, limb fractures, many patients with explosive and shrapnel injuries, burns," she said. "People were in a difficult condition, both physically and psychologically."
"Now our efforts are focused on the children who suffered. We work with four children. Three children out of four are in serious condition. In addition to severe stress, they have blast and shrapnel injuries, burns, and fractures," Kvitnytska said. "The children are in serious condition."
The Russian government has repeatedly claimed following attacks in which civilians died that its forces only aimed at legitimate military targets. Hours before the train station attack, Russia insisted it was doing its best to spare civilians, even at a cost of slowing down its offensive in Ukraine.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, speaking Wednesday at a meeting of his counterparts from a security organization dominated by Russia and China, said Russia was carrying out strikes with precision weapons against Ukrainian military targets, and "everything is done to avoid civilian casualties."
"Undoubtedly, it slows down the pace of the offensive, but we do it deliberately," he said.
It was the second time Shoigu has made such a claim; he said the same thing in late May.
Elsewhere in Ukraine, three people were killed in the eastern region of Donetsk on Wednesday and one more was wounded, Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said on Telegram.
Nikopol, a city across the river from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, came under more Russian shelling overnight, Valentyn Reznichenko, the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region, said.
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Making time for a healthy breakfast isn’t always easy to fit into a weekday morning. Foods that are convenient to eat while on the go are not always the best for you (see: pastries, prepackaged cereal bars). And sitting down to eat breakfast is not a possibility when you’re time-crunched and need to get out the door.
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Reviewer Janine D. found that having the blender made days start out better.
“I make smoothies almost every day with the Hamilton Blender. This has changed my life. I start my day in less than 5 minutes I whip up an amazing breakfast smoothie. Perfect size- does not spill. I travel to work with it and no accidents at all. I highly recommend,” they wrote.
The Hamilton Beach personal blender costs between $21.85-$26.99, depending on color — so choose your favorite hue or pick one that matches your kitchen decor. The version shown above (raspberry, our favorite) is $21.99.
Are you time-crunched in the morning? Would starting your day with a smoothie be a healthy way to fit breakfast in?
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Salmon is not only a delicious food, it’s also a versatile and nutritious dish. It’s high in protein and healthy fats; plus, it’s packed with vitamins like B12, B6, selenium and niacin. It’s known to be one of the best sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. You can only get omega-3 fats from your diet since your body can’t create them, and eating this fish is a great way to do that.
You might be surprised to hear that you can learn how to cook salmon in an air fryer — and it’s pretty quick and easy! The hot air will crisp the exterior while keeping the flesh tender and juicy. Where deep fryers rely on oil to create crunch, an air fryer uses hot air to prepare meals.
You still may need to use a touch of oil, but you can use way less in an air fryer. Some home cooks prefer not to use any oil at all with certain dishes. And of course, air fryers are great for roasting vegetables to go with your salmon. You can also make cookies, cakes and even pies for dessert! They can be a great tool if you’re looking to improve your health and cut calories.
Here’s how to cook salmon in an air fryer:
- Preheat like a pro. You want to start with a hot air fryer just as you would with a hot frying pan. For a crispier edge, cooks recommend adding 10 minutes to preheat your device. Make good use of this time by seasoning the salmon and prepping your side dishes. For this meal, 400 degrees Fahrenheit is best.
- Standardize the size. Start by trimming your fillets to similarly sized pieces, but keep the skin on. Don’t hesitate to ask your supermarket butcher to select cuts that are close in thickness and size. Similar-sized pieces cook more evenly. Keep the protective layer of skin on to help it to stay moist while cooking.
- Season well. A light coat of oil and a dusting of salt and pepper is all you need. If you really want to wow, add a splash of lemon, minced garlic and parsley, or go a different route by using brown sugar and mustard plus herbs. You can always pat the fish to create a dry surface for the seasoning to stick better.
- Place your salmon strategically. For a quick cleanup and to prevent salmon from sticking, put a piece of parchment paper under the fish. Keep your salmon fillets skin side down. Be sure to leave room in the basket, as overcrowding can cause it to burn.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Check the internal temperature by piercing the thickest section with your thermometer. You want your temp to read 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Or you can check the chef’s way: insert a fork and gently twist. If it flakes, you’re ready to dig in. Remove the basket ASAP. If not, the salmon will continue to cook.
This fatty fish pairs well with so many things. Try it with rice, potatoes or pasta for a comforting dinner. Eat it with a salad or pair it with cooked vegetables like green beans, Brussels sprouts or broccolini for a healthy but filling repast.
Pro tip: Overcooked salmon oozes albumin, a protein that solidifies and escapes as the fish cooks. If you see that your salmon has white bubbles along the sides, it’s a sign that it could be overcooked.
Now that you know how to cook salmon in an air fryer, do you think you’ll try it?
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GLEN ROSE, Texas — The ongoing drought in Texas had done a bit of good in a part of the state when ancient dinosaur tracks were unearthed in a dried-up river.
CNN reports that tracks from an Acrocanthosaurus were found recently in Dinosaur Valley State Park, located just outside Dallas. Park officials said the dinosaur stood about 15 feet tall and weighed close to seven tons.
A spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department told The New York Times that the tracks were discovered this month at the Paluxy River.
Like many states in the West and Southwest, Texas has been experiencing severe drought conditions impacting water availability. With the river inside the Texas state park dried up, it allowed officials to make the find in areas that are usually under mud and water.
The park's Facebook page posted photos of the tracks, saying their location is "one of the largest dinosaur trackways in the world."
The news outlets reported that other tracks discovered at the park belonged to a long-necked, small-headed dinosaur called Sauroposeidon proteles.
According to the news outlets, the species stood 60 feet tall and weighed 44 tons.
While the find has become a park attraction in itself, it is not expected to be around for long as much-needed rains are expected to return to the area and hide the tracks under the river once again. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/drought-conditions-help-unearth-113-million-year-old-dinosaur-tracks | 2022-08-25T15:10:06Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/drought-conditions-help-unearth-113-million-year-old-dinosaur-tracks | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Viva Aerobus flight from Guadalajara to Los Angeles was forced to turn around after one of its engines began catching fire.
A video posted on social media shows the plane in midair as sparks flew out of the engine Tuesday night.
The plane had reportedly just taken off from the Guadalajara airport when passengers alerted the crews about the fire.
A statement from the airline said sparks were due to "friction of metals." The airline added that the pilots never lost control of the aircraft.
The plane safely landed in Guadalajara.
The airline is investigating what caused the engine to malfunction. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/engine-catches-fire-on-plane-bound-for-la | 2022-08-25T15:10:07Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/engine-catches-fire-on-plane-bound-for-la | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Updated data released by the Department of Commerce on Thursday shows that the U.S. economy decreased slower than expected during the second quarter.
The revised U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data shows that the gross domestic product, which is the broadest gauge of the economy, shrank at an annual rate of 0.6% from April through June.
This comes after it was initially reported that it would decline by 0.9%, which many feared that the nation was approaching a recession, the Associated Press reported.
According to the Department of Commerce, the GDP decreased by 1.6% from January through March.
Elsewhere in the report, data showed that consumer spending and private inventory investment were revised up, while residential fixed investment was revised downward.
However, the data reported by the Commerce Department showed that the price index for gross domestic purchases rose 8.4% during the first quarter, which was previously estimated to rise 8.2%.
Also of note is that the real gross domestic income rose by 1.4% in the second quarter, compared to 1.8% in the first quarter.
According to CNN, experts believe the US is not in the midst of a recession, using examples that the labor market is strong and consumers are spending at a higher volume. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/revised-data-shows-us-economy-shrank-slower-than-expected-during-2nd-quarter | 2022-08-25T15:10:40Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/revised-data-shows-us-economy-shrank-slower-than-expected-during-2nd-quarter | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
“Kurt Busch has managed this difficult situation like the champion that he is. Working closely with his doctors, every decision made has been in the best interest of his health, his competitors and the sport. Kurt has NASCAR’s full support as he continues to heal, and we look forward to seeing him return to the race car.
“23XI Racing has informed NASCAR that it is withdrawing Kurt’s medical waiver request. Per the NASCAR rule book, a spot has been made available for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. The No. 45 car will continue to compete for the 2022 Owner Championship.” – NASCAR | https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72333-nascar-statement-on-kurt-busch | 2022-08-25T15:13:28Z | speedwaydigest.com | control | https://speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/nascar-cup-series-news/72333-nascar-statement-on-kurt-busch | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Toyota’s priority for Kurt Busch since the moment the accident took place at Pocono has been his health and recovery. Not his recovery to get back in a race car, but his recovery overall. TRD has been working directly with Kurt to support him on his recovery journey, but ultimately this decision was Kurt’s and we support him completely. While we’re disappointed that he won’t get the chance to compete for the 2022 championship by missing the start of the Playoffs, his well-being is the only thing that matters to us. We know Kurt will still be a big part of our championship efforts this season through his support and his extensive racing knowledge that he can share with his team and fellow Toyota drivers.
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Praying for some luck.
After a continuous stretch of misfortune and heartbreak, ARCA Menards Series rookie Amber Balcaen and Rette Jones Racing invade The Milwaukee (Wisc.) Mile this weekend using every trick known to man hoping their luck will change in Sunday afternoon’s Sprecher 150.
The historic oval nestled in a suburb of Milwaukee completes a stretch of three races in seven days for the ARCA Menards Series tour and Balcaen hopes the 15th race of the season yields a finish that brings some much-welcomed momentum for the popular driver and team.
Last weekend at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International Raceway and the Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield) saw two opportunities for Balcaen to take the checkered flag. However, an erroneously attempted pass by a competitor landed Balcaen into the barrier wall.
Two days later in her return to dirt, the No. 30 ICON Direct Ford Fusion team was plagued by overheating woes that prematurely ended their day.
With six races remaining in her freshman ARCA Menards Series season, Balcaen has more than enough paid her dues in the heartbreak department and hopes the Sprecher 150 offers an opportunity to contend for her fourth top-10 of the 2022 season.
“I am excited about racing at The Milwaukee Mile this weekend,” said Balcaen. “It looks like a fun track and I know that my Rette Jones Racing team is going to bring me a fast No. 30 ICON Direct Ford Fusion.”
Even with her frustrating finishes, Balcaen has continuously been able to display speed including in the most recent races at Watkins Glen and Springfield – and this weekend on the one-mile track of The Milwaukee Mile, she expects no different.
“To showcase speed despite our bad luck has been really important for both me and our team to show that we are capable of top-10 finishes and having solid competitive runs,” added Balcaen.
“My goal this year has always been to improve and develop my skills as a driver and I know I have accomplished that despite what the results show. I know I continue to show more speed and ability as the races progress.”
As for the continued support around her, Balcaen has used the positive vibes from friends, family and fans to continue to hammer down behind the wheel and stay upbeat despite the continued forks in the road.
The support from my friends, family and fans has been incredible,” she mentioned. “It feels amazing to have so many positive and uplifting messages and support from everyone. They all know I can do it; we just need things to go our way.”
This weekend’s race in Wisconsin will again be a combined series race – with the ARCA Menards Series East division set to compete with the premier ARCA Menards Series.
Knowing that Sunday’s race can bring even stiffer competition to the race track, Balcaen doesn’t mind the challenge and is determined to use the knowledge of her team and resilience from the cockpit to deliver a competitive finish.
“We know we have to ability to be a top-five to a top-10 car; we just need luck on our side and things to fall into place. This weekend’s race will be a challenge, but like the challenges we’ve embraced all year, we accept it with open arms.
“I’m learning with every lap on the track and competing against some of ARCA’s best in both divisions opens the door for me to improve my craft even more and I’d like to showcase that in a big way on Sunday afternoon.
“I would be happy with a top-10 finish on Sunday.”
For crew chief and co-team owner Mark Rette, he is confident that his rookie driver’s positive outlook will pay dividends soon.
“Amber is not going to give up and when our luck turns for the better, she is going to deliver the finishes I know we are capable of,” offered Rette. “Everything that has happened over this ongoing stretch of races has been a learning experience and will help the program for the long term.
“It’s not been easy. It’s been a lot of work on our Rette Jones Racing team, but a lot of it hasn’t been her fault. We stand behind Amber and we’ll continue to take our battle wounds and press on.
“She did exactly what she needed to do at Watkins Glen and got cleaned out. A lot of teams, including ours, battled overheating woes at Springfield. We’ll reset once again and march on.”
ICON Direct will continue to adorn the primary positions on Balcaen’s race car in their 15th of 20 races this season.
ICON Direct is a manufacturer of high-quality plastic component parts for the RV industry, located in Manitoba, Canada. ICON aftermarket replacement parts are available through RV Dealers and Distributors across North America and directly through their website IconDirect.com.
The Winnipeger’s new endeavor at Rette Jones Racing will also be supported by Glenn McLeod and Sons – cementing a full Canadian roster of partners for her ARCA Menards Series rookie season.
Longtime RJR partners Ford Performance, Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems, Jones Group Demolition and Abatement and JRi Shocks will continue their relationship with the team in 2022 and serve as associate partners on Balcaen’s No. 30 ICON Direct Ford Fusion.
RJR is co-owned by Canadian entrepreneur and former race car driver Terry Jones.
Entering Milwaukee, Balcaen sits sixth in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings, 42 points out of fourth and 137 markers in the arrears to championship leader Nick Sanchez.
“I want to still put together some top 10’s and hopefully even some top-fives by the end of the season,” sounded Balcaen. “I know we have it in us. I think our bad luck streak must be over by now and I am focusing on the positives of the speed and progression we have shown.”
For more on Amber Balcaen, please visit amberbalcaenracing.com, like her on Facebook (AmberBalcaenRacing) and follow her on Instagram (@amberbalcaen10) and Twitter (@amberbalcaen10).
For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing) or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and Twitter (@RetteJones30).
The Sprecher 150 (150 laps | 150 miles) is the 15th of 20 races on the 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins on Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. A timed General Tire pole session kicks off at 12:00 p.m. The event will be televised live on MAVTV and FloRacing beginning at 2:00 p.m. CT | 3:00 p.m. ET. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (CT).
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After two mediocre ARCA Menards Series finishes this past weekend at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International and the Illinois State Fairgrounds (Springfield), sophomore driver Greg Van Alst and his team journey to The Milwaukee (Wisc.) Mile returning to some familiarity in Sunday’s Sprecher 150.
“I’m just grateful to be back on an oval,” said Van Alst with a chuckle.
“Look, it was great to get some more experience on the road course at Watkins Glen and it was a decent finish.
“Then we went to Springfield and ran well but experienced some mechanical setbacks that kept us from finishing better – but in the end, we kept our cars in one piece and logged crucial laps.
“Now that we are back on an oval this weekend, I hope we can return to our top-10 form on Sunday afternoon.”
Van Alst has never competed at the historic Milwaukee (Wisc.) Mile just outside of the city of Milwaukee but hopes that his ability to quickly get up to speed on the ovals will pay dividends as the ARCA Menards Series approaches the stretch drive.
“Milwaukee is the start of a stretch that I feel will be really good for us,” Van Alst explained. “Yes, there is the unknown of DuQuoin in a couple of weeks, but I am looking forward to Milwaukee, Kansas, Bristol and Salem.
“Those are going to be some really good races for us and I feel like an opportunity to not only continue to deliver strong finishes but maybe gain some points along the way that will inch us closer to the top three (in points).”
Van Alst knows that reeling in the top-three competitors of Nick Sanchez, Rajah Caruth and Daniel Dye for a spot on the championship points podium is a tall task, but nonetheless, it’s a task that he welcomes as he is focused on continuing to improve his Anderson, Ind.-based team in their inaugural full-time season of ARCA competition.
“We’ve had a good season so far,” added Van Alst. “Yes, it has not been perfect, but it’s definitely been good. I would like to have more top-five finishes to our tally, but that’s something to build on for the rest of the year.
“Six races left in 2022 and that’s six opportunities to go out there and perform and leave nothing on the table.
This weekend’s race in Wisconsin will again be a combined series event – with the ARCA Menards Series East division set to combine with the premier ARCA Menards Series.
Knowing that Sunday’s race can bring even stiffer competition to the race track, Van Alst welcomes the additional car count and talent.
“These combination races are tough, there is no hiding behind that,” Van Alst continued. “There are a few extra cars than the normal beat, but they are good cars and can make the races even more challenging. It’s our job as a team though to be better than our last combo race at Iowa Speedway earlier this summer and make sure we’re fighting comfortably inside the top-10 on Sunday afternoon.”
Chris Barkdull’s CB Fabricating, a longtime partner with Greg Van Alst Motorsports has boosted its commitment to the team and will continue its role as the primary marketing partner of Van Alst’s No. 35 Ford Fusion.
Headquartered in Anderson, Ind., CB Fabricating offers a complete list of fabricating from design, laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, welding, powder coating, and assembly.
Their 26,000-square-foot facility allows them to service the needs of many different industries. Everything from the Automotive, agricultural, aquatic, medical, transportation, electrical enclosures, and much more.
“We are accelerating forward with a positive attitude and preparing for this four-week stretch and none of it would be possible without the support of Chris,” expressed Van Alst.
“The consistency we have shown over the last two months is the type of pace that will keep Chris and everyone on this team in it for the long haul – including the 2023 ARCA Menards Series season,” expressed Van Alst.
“With every race complete, even if it is not the finish we are hoping for, it’s a small victory for our team knowing the large mountain that is still left to climb to celebrate in Victory Lane. I’m thankful to have the support of Chris and CB Fabricating.”
In addition to CB Fabricating, Top Choice Fence, Norton Transport, KRJ Race Products and Lintz Creative will serve as associate marketing partners for Van Alst’s 26th career ARCA start.
Entering Milwaukee, Van Alst sits a career-high fourth in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings, 95 markers in the arrears to championship leader Nick Sanchez.
“Step by step, we will do everything we can to catch the top three,” sounded Van Alst. “No question they have been the three strongest cars all year, It’s not going to come without some luck and strong finishes, but we are not going to go down without a fight. This is a tough series and we are still proud of where we are at.
“We still stay focused.”
For more on Greg Van Alst and Greg Van Alst Motorsports, please visit GregVanAlst.com, like them on Facebook (Van Alst Motorsports) and follow him on Twitter (@GregVanAlst35).
For more on CB Fabricating, please visit CBFabricating.com and like them on Facebook (CB Fabricating).
The Sprecher 150 (150 laps | 150 miles) is the 15th of 20 races on the 2022 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins on Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. A timed General Tire pole session kicks off at 12:00 p.m. The event will be televised live on MAVTV and FloRacing beginning at 2:00 p.m. CT | 3:00 p.m. ET. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (CT).
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Hundreds of bogus claims that sought a share of the $1.1 billion settlement in the deadly collapse of a Florida condominium building were ruled as fraudulent and invalid by a judge Wednesday.
More than 450 presumably false claims, most seeking about $50,000, were filed in the court settlement arising from the June 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in which 98 people died.
These claims “have no connection whatsoever” to the tragedy and appear to be “claims seeking to wrongfully capitalize on this tragedy at the expense of the true victims,” court-appointed receiver Michael Goldberg said in court documents.
During a brief hearing Wednesday, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman said none of the bogus claimants showed up to provide evidence under oath so their claims will be struck from the list of settlement beneficiaries.
“They had to submit the necessary documentation and they had to show up at the hearing,” the judge said.
The 457 false claims — out of 741 total — arrived mostly from western states, especially California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado, Goldberg said. They seem to be affiliated with a website called “hustlermoneyblog.com” that he said shows people how to file for damages in certain class-action settlements without providing proof.
The shaky claims from people insisting they were at the building and injured when it fell or owned units that suffered costly property losses were easily disproved with government records, first responder accounts and court documents, Goldberg said.
The apparent scammers could have been subjected to perjury charges based on submission of fraudulent claim forms, Goldberg added. There was no sign of a link to the Champlain Towers South settlement Wednesday on the website, which mostly contained information about credit card and bank account bonuses.
The $1.1 billion settlement fund for families of the victims who died and those who lost their units and property was approved by the judge in June.
The money comes from 37 sources, including insurance companies, engineering firms and a luxury condominium building whose recent construction next door is suspected of contributing to structural damage of Champlain Towers South. None of the parties admit any wrongdoing.
A billionaire developer from Dubai purchased the 1.8-acre (1-hectare) beachside site for $120 million, contributing to the settlement.
Champlain Towers South had a history of maintenance problems, and questions have been raised about the quality of its original construction and inspections in the early 1980s. Other possible factors in the collapse are sea level rise caused by climate change, which could cause damage from saltwater intrusion.
A final conclusion on the cause is likely years away. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is overseeing the investigation.
Another hearing is set next week on how to divide up attorney fees and costs from the settlement. Estimates are the fees would reach about $100 million combined. | https://www.wtxl.com/media/v/content/3e10b970824151e0a48e3fe1e536f8d4 | 2022-08-25T15:14:16Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/media/v/content/3e10b970824151e0a48e3fe1e536f8d4 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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A Viva Aerobus flight from Guadalajara to Los Angeles was forced to turn around after one of its engines began catching fire.
A video posted on social media shows the plane in midair as sparks flew out of the engine Tuesday night.
The plane had reportedly just taken off from the Guadalajara airport when passengers alerted the crews about the fire.
A statement from the airline said sparks were due to "friction of metals." The airline added that the pilots never lost control of the aircraft.
The plane safely landed in Guadalajara.
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Matt Gould will make his ARCA Menards Series debut in the No. 40 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet in the Sprecher 150 at the Milwaukee Mile on Sunday, August 28.
Niece Motorsports Competition Director and Crew Chief of the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Phil Gould, will serve as the crew chief for Sunday’s race in Milwaukee.
“The whole process leading up to this weekend has been a dream for me,” said Gould. “Getting to work with my dad all throughout the summer preparing our No. 40 Niece Chevrolet has been a great learning experience for me.”
“I’m looking forward to logging laps this weekend and getting a feel for these cars so that we can run more races down the road.”
The 16-year-old, Mooresville, N.C. native is in his third season driving late model stock cars in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series and has a win at Hickory Motor Speedway (April 30) in addition to nine top-five and 12 top-10 finishes. Gould also earned the pole at Tri-County Speedway with a track record time on April 2. He currently competes for the 2022 Track Championship at Hickory Motor Speedway, which will be crowned in November.
In his second season competing in late models in 2021, Gould had a pair of wins at Orange County Speedway (August 14) and Florence Motor Speedway (October 16) in a year that saw him race to 13 top-fives, 14 top-10s, and a fourth-place finish in the Orange County Speedway season standings.
The ARCA Menards Series Sprecher 150 at the Milwaukee Mile will be aired live on MAVTV and FloRacing (subscription required). A live radio broadcast of the race can be heard on ARCARacing.com.
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Pfizer says its RSV vaccine is highly effective in older adults.
In a phase 3 clinical trial, the company said its vaccine was 85.7% effective in preventing severe illness in adults 60 years and older.
The vaccine, called RSVpreF, was 66.u% effective in preventing a milder version of the illness, Pfizer said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 177,000 older adults are hospitalized with RSV every year and 14,000 of them die.
There is currently no approved vaccine to treat the virus.
“Scientists and researchers have worked to develop RSV vaccines with little success for over half a century. These findings are an important step in our effort to help protect against RSV disease, and we look forward to working with the FDA and other regulatory agencies to make this vaccine candidate available to help address the substantial burden of RSV disease in older adults," said Annaliesa Anderson, senior vice president and chief scientific officer for Pfizer.
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The 60th anniversary season of auto racing at Grandview Speedway has just three weeks of point race competition remaining on the schedule, which should make for some intense racing heading into this weekend’s action.
This Saturday, August 27, the racing program will feature the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman in another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing Series program starting at 7:30 pm. The show will include qualifying events for both classes leading up to the 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified feature race, the 25-lap T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman feature, and the Outlaw Racing Series Vintage Racers will join in the program participating in a feature event only.
Pit gates will open at 4 pm. with grandstand gates opening at 5:30 pm. warm-ups will be starting at 6:15 pm. Adult grandstand admission is $18, while children ages 11 and under are admitted free of charge. Pit admission for members is $35, while those without a license can enter the pit area for $40.
Prior to the racing action on Saturday will be the weekly Low Down and Dirty Meet and Greet. This week’s drivers include Modified driver Steve Young along with Sportsman driver Ryan Graver and Vintage driver Myron Haydt. The Meet and Greet is held in the main gate area starting at 5 pm. and is a great time for fans to meet the drivers up close, collect some autographs, take photos, and talk racing one on one.
The 52nd annual Freedom 76 Modified Championship is the next big event on the schedule, coming up on Saturday, September 17. Lap sponsorships at $20 per lap are now available by contacting Tina Rogers, Tommy Kramer or Jeff Ahlum at the track on race night. Lap sponsorships are a great way for fans to wish their favorite driver’s good luck in the big race, or for businesses to do some advertising. All lap sponsorships will be read on the public address system each week leading up to and including race night on September 17, as well as a listing in the track program Grandview Groove, and will be posted on social media.
The Freedom 76 weekend begins on Friday, September 16 with the 9th annual Freedom 38 Sportsman Championship race paying $2000 to the winner, along with practice time for Modified drivers wishing to participate in the Freedom 76 starting at 7:30 pm.
The Freedom 76 Modified Championship is on Saturday, September 17. Pit gates open at 9 am for inspections, Grandstand ticket windows open at 3 pm. with racing starting at 7 pm. Fans will be able to enter the Grandstand areas between 9 am. and 12 Noon to reserve seats with blankets.
Speedway management has released some important information for the Freedom 76 weekend regarding tires. Due to the ongoing issues with the supply of tires this season, tire compounds will be OPEN for the Freedom 76, any tire compound will be allowed to be used to race with in the Championship event. Entry forms for the Freedom 76 are available on line at www.grandviewspeedway.com or at the pit office on race night.
Races teams also please note, there will be a limited amount of tires available for sale at the track this Saturday, when the pit gate opens at 4 pm.
Craig Von Dohren will be leading the T.P. Trailer Modified drivers into action this Saturday night after scoring his seventh point race win of the season last week. Brett Kressley who sits second in points, has scored four wins this season and will be looking to close the gap in the point standings. Other winners this season include Doug Manmiller, Jeff Strunk and Jared Umbenhauer who will be in action looking to add another win to their totals.
Duane Howard, Tim Buckwalter, Ryan Grim, Kevin Hirthler, Cory Merkel and nearly three dozen drivers will be in action on Saturday night battling for top honors in the main event.
Brian Hirthler leads the points parade in the T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman division and has the most wins with four so far this season. Ten different drivers have been to victory lane this year including Keith Brightbill, Jordan Henn, Parker Guldin, Lex Shive, Cody Manmiller, Dylan Hoch, Kenny Bock, Steve Young and two-time winner Decker Swinehart.
Other top point drivers looking for a win include Kyle Smith, Jimmy Leiby, Mike Schneck Jr., Dakota Kohler, Jesse Hirthler , and Ryan Graver along with a host of others this Saturday night.
Since the 1960’s, Grandview Speedway has been presenting exciting wheel to wheel NASCAR stock car racing every Saturday Night starting in April and running through September, plus special events. Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505, just off Route 100, ten miles north of Pottstown, Pa.
Information is always available at www.grandviewspeedway.com or on Facebook, or by telephone at 610.754.7688.
UPCOMING EVENTS –
Saturday, August 27 – T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 7:30 pm.
Friday, September 2 – Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage – 7 pm
Saturday, September 3 – T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman plus Wingless Super Sportsman – 7:30 pm.
Saturday, September 10 – CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT - T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman – 7:30 pm.
Friday, September 16 – 9th annual FREEDOM 38 CHAMPIONSHIP for T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman $2000 to win, plus Modified practice – 7:30 pm.
Saturday, September 17 – 52nd annual FREEDOM 76 MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP for T.P. Trailer Modifieds – 7 pm.
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Updated data released by the Department of Commerce on Thursday shows that the U.S. economy decreased slower than expected during the second quarter.
The revised U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data shows that the gross domestic product, which is the broadest gauge of the economy, shrank at an annual rate of 0.6% from April through June.
This comes after it was initially reported that it would decline by 0.9%, which many feared that the nation was approaching a recession, the Associated Press reported.
According to the Department of Commerce, the GDP decreased by 1.6% from January through March.
Elsewhere in the report, data showed that consumer spending and private inventory investment were revised up, while residential fixed investment was revised downward.
However, the data reported by the Commerce Department showed that the price index for gross domestic purchases rose 8.4% during the first quarter, which was previously estimated to rise 8.2%.
Also of note is that the real gross domestic income rose by 1.4% in the second quarter, compared to 1.8% in the first quarter.
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Brandonbilt Motorsports (BMS) announces today the return of Larry's Hard Lemonade as the primary sponsor for Brandon Brown’s No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro during this Friday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race at the Daytona International Speedway.
After an eight month hiatus, Brandon Brown and Larry’s Hard Lemonade are set to make their 16th NXS start as a driver and primary sponsor duo. What first began as a single-race primary sponsorship during the 2020 NXS season opener at Daytona, quickly developed into a successful multi-race program which earned a total of two Top-5 and seven Top-10 finishes. The partnership also saw its first-ever NASCAR victory when Brown took the checkered flag in his No. 68 Larry’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Camaro at the Talladega Superspeedway on October 1, 2021. Following their victory, the partnership seemed destined for long-term growth and success. Unfortunately, that growth was stunted after Larry’s Hard Lemonade released an official statement on January 6, 2022, announcing their departure from Brandonbilt Motorsports.
“Many believe that Larry’s Hard Lemonade withdrew its sponsorship of Brandon Brown because of a disagreement between Brandon and myself, however this is something that I would like to address as false. Shortly after our Talladega win, there were a handful of new team affiliates who I felt were influencing some of the team’s decision making in ways that I did not agree with - and for that reason alone, is what ultimately led to the decision for Larry’s Hard Lemonade to withdraw its sponsorship,” said Vic Reynolds, Owner of Larry’s Hard Lemonade. “I recently became aware of the impact that our sponsorship termination has had on Brandon after reading an article which stated that he would be out of the No. 68 for the majority of the remaining 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, due to a lack of sponsorship funding which stemmed from speculation about Brandon’s character. This broke my heart to read as I know Brandon to be a talented race car driver and a great human being, whose character has been put into question over previous decisions that were out of his control.”
Reynolds continued by saying, “you can do a thousand great things, but one blip on the radar can drastically affect your entire life. This is something that I understand personally, along with what it’s like to be given a second chance - and I feel strongly that Brandon deserves the same opportunity to continue pursuing greatness. So, the decision was made to resurrect our Talladega race-winning paint scheme for this Friday’s NASCAR race at Daytona in the hopes of giving it a new meaning. Instead of people associating it with the events from the past, my hope is that it will now be seen as a representation of new beginnings and a fresh start.”
Brandon Brown and Larry’s Hard Lemonade head to Daytona International Speedway with a partnership-best NXS finish of sixth at the World Center of Racing and look to make it back-to-back superspeedway victories as the two have not partnered together for a superspeedway event since their 2021 victory at Talladega.
“I can’t wait to get back to Daytona (International Speedway) this Friday and have the opportunity to once again compete with Larry’s Hard Lemonade. We have a great superspeedway record together - especially with the car that we’re bringing to Daytona, because it’s actually our Talladega (Superspeedway) race-winning Chassis, No. 007 which we’ve decided to pull out of retirement this weekend for the special occasion,” said Brown. “I’m grateful to Vic (Reynolds) and Larry’s Hard Lemonade for continuing to support me through the ups and downs of my racing career. They’ve played a huge part in getting me to where I am today, and for that, I will forever be grateful.”
“Winning last year with Larry’s Hard Lemonade was a dream come true. It’s a goal that every race car driver has from the moment they start racing, but not all of us are fortunate enough to have that dream become a reality,” continued Brown. “Looking ahead to this Friday’s race at Daytona, I would love nothing more than to make that dream of winning become a reality for the second time and take Larry’s Hard Lemonade, Zero FG Energy and Fast Lane Media, Inc to Victory Lane with me as all three will be on the car and have helped to support me through the toughest financial period that I’ve ever experienced in racing. And since we’re racing in ‘The Sunshine State,’ which I know is a market that Larry’s Hard Lemonade has been looking to explore, my hope is that someone will hear our story and help me in trying to make their goals become a reality - much like they’ve done for me.”
The No. 68 Larry's Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Camaro will make its 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series debut on Friday, August 26 for the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at the Daytona International Speedway, with coverage airing live on USA Network at 7:30 p.m. ET.
To learn more about Larry's Hard Lemonade, please visit www.larryslemonade.com.
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From 1953 through the '90s the record producer Creed Taylor, who died Tuesday at the age of 93, brought a regal touch to jazz, showcasing its players like aristocrats. Employed at the Verve label in the '60s, Taylor backed pianist Bill Evans with a symphony orchestra; he took bossa nova, a music created by the Rio de Janeiro elite, and gave it to the world. He packaged his artists' work in stylishly illustrated gatefold jackets that bespoke class. His death was confirmed in a statement from Verve Records.
Taylor's productions sent numerous jazz stars, including saxophonist Stan Getz and organist Jimmy Smith, onto the pop charts. "He was a visionary," says trumpeter and A&M Records co-founder Herb Alpert, who along with the Snapshots Foundation is helping to finance a forthcoming Taylor documentary.
At his own company, CTI Records (Creed Taylor Incorporated) — whose daring and grandiosity defined jazz at its most extravagant — Taylor produced impactful work by George Benson, Herbie Hancock, Wes Montgomery, Stanley Turrentine, Hubert Laws, Airto Moreira and other masters.
"I credit my career to Creed," says keyboard player Bob James, a pillar of smooth jazz and fusion; Taylor had launched him on CTI with four albums and made him a house arranger. "Every time I go anyplace to tour," James says, "I have instant credibility because I was so involved with the CTI sound."
To Herb Alpert, Taylor looked "like an accountant"; his speech was measured and soft. "But he was hands-on," notes James, "with very definite ideas about how he wanted his projects to go."
Growing up in rural Virginia, Taylor sat by the radio, addicted to late-night broadcasts from Birdland. After earning a degree in psychology he headed to New York, eager to join the jazz scene. In 1954 he volunteered to produce records for a floundering label, Bethlehem.
From there, says jazz historian Dan Morgenstern, Taylor "proceeded according to his own taste."
He gave the company a lifesaving boost when he launched Chris Connor, a frosty-voiced ex-band singer, as Bethlehem's First Lady of cool jazz. After producing other budding greats, including Charles Mingus and Carmen McRae, he moved on to a startup company, ABC-Paramount. There he spotlighted Quincy Jones as a big-band arranger and launched a historic singing trio, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. In 1960, ABC-Paramount allowed him to start a subsidiary, Impulse, where he signed John Coltrane and produced Ray Charles.
The next year, Taylor traded Impulse for Verve, where his love of Brazilian music burst forth. "Without Creed," says his colleague Arnaldo DeSouteiro, a Rio-based music producer, "the world would probably never have become aware of bossa nova." In 1962, Taylor produced Stan Getz and guitarist Charlie Byrd's Jazz Samba, America's breakthrough album of Brazilian jazz. Out of it came "Desafinado," a Grammy-winning single.
The next year, Taylor teamed the saxophonist with singer-guitarist João Gilberto, one of bossa's creators, on the album Getz/Gilberto. Taylor opted to release "The Girl from Ipanema," an unknown song in the U.S., as a single. It shot to No. 5, won a Record of the Year Grammy, and made Getz a household name. The track also brought global renown to its pianist and composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and to João and his wife Astrud Gilberto, whose languid, deadpan vocal epitomized the beach nymph in the song.
In 1967, Herb Alpert and his business partner, Jerry Moss, invited Taylor to launch CTI as an A&M subsidiary. Quickly he helped launch another Brazilian legend when he released Milton Nascimento's American debut, Courage.
CTI went independent in 1970, and the jazz that Taylor released there began to cross bridge after bridge. Bop trumpeter Freddie Hubbard made his fusion debut with the album Red Clay. Brazilian pianist Eumir Deodato's bombastic funk treatment of the Richard Strauss composition "Also Sprach Zarathustra" became a Grammy-winning No. 2 single. Yusef Lateef, who played world music on an array of wind instruments, recorded Autophysiopsychic — "a laid-back rap record," said Taylor. R&B/jazz singer Esther Phillips scored a disco hit with the Dinah Washington trademark "What a Difference a Day Makes." Jackie & Roy, a married jazz vocal duo whom Taylor had recorded for years, received the grandest production of their lives: Time and Love, a symphonic album whose arrangements, by Don Sebesky, quoted Debussy and Bach. But for all of its successes, CTI was hemorrhaging funds; in the late '70s the company went bankrupt and fell into messy litigation. Taylor revived the label for a few years in 1989; thereafter he devoted himself to reissues of its classics. Hip-hop artists have also brought Taylor into the present — recordings he produced have been sampled thousands of times.
Seen from a distance, Taylor's contribution becomes clearer: "He brought elegance to jazz," says Herb Alpert. "He was a soulful guy, caring about the musicians and wanting the best for them. Money wasn't the issue with him. He went with his gut."
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The bassist from The Walkmen opens "Miracles" with lone acoustic guitar before the tune springs to life with Peter Matthew Bauer's lead vocal bathed in shining delay and reverb. A wistful and introspective song, "Miracles" is a meditation on life, regrets and the inevitable passage of time. The song's melody and its bright horn section from NYC-based brass ensemble The Westerlies are uplifting, while the lyrics are heartbreaking; "If you could do it all over again, would it pass so fast? / Would you change a thing?" Like adulthood itself, "Miracles" is bittersweet. You may be happy to survive and grow older, but with time, regrets and mistakes inevitably pile up and part of life's journey is moving forward without letting the baggage weigh you down.
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Novartis to spin off Sandoz generics business
Novartis on Thursday announced plans to spin off its Sandoz generic drugs unit into a standalone company whose shares would trade in both Switzerland and the U.S.
Why it matters: This would create Europe's largest generics company by sales, and comes just a few years after Novartis spun off its Alcon eye care business (now valued at over $34 billion).
Backstory: Novartis last November said it was seeking strategic alternatives for Sandoz, which could have included a sale. Blackstone and Carlyle reportedly mulled a $25 billion offer, while other reported suitors included Advent International, KKR and Hellman & Friedman.
- Bloomberg reports that the LBO financing environment proved too challenging, but that the Swiss drugmaker would still "consider an attractive offer."
- Novartis says that it never received any formal takeover bids.
The big picture, per The Wall Street Journal: "In response to greater competition, Novartis has pivoted Sandoz toward higher-value generics, such as biosimilars, which are near-replicas of biologic drugs made using living cells. The unit, which has accounted at times for around a fifth of total sales for Novartis, has in the past proven a drag on the company’s growth." | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/novartis-to-spin-off-sandoz-generics-business | 2022-08-25T15:15:50Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/novartis-to-spin-off-sandoz-generics-business | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Putin signs decree to boost size of Russian forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday to increase the size of Russia's armed forces as the war in Ukraine enters its seventh month.
Driving the news: The decree calls for the augmentation of Russia's forces from 1.9 million troops to 2.04 million, Reuters reported.
- This will include an increase to the number of combat personnel by 137,000, to a total of 1.15 million.
- The changes will go into effect on Jan. 1, though the decree did not spell out how the troop increase would be carried out, per Reuters.
The big picture: Russia has never officially disclosed how many of its troops have been killed in the war in Ukraine, though Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov admitted in April that its losses have been “significant."
- In July, CIA Director Bill Burns said that U.S. intelligence estimated that about 15,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine "and maybe three times that wounded."
- Earlier this week Ukraine disclosed that nearly 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed in the fighting. | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/putin-decree-troop-size | 2022-08-25T15:15:56Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/putin-decree-troop-size | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Subscription management platform Zuora to acquire Zephr for $44M
Zuora CEO Tien Tzuo said Wednesday that its Zephr news is the "first step" in pursuing more acquisitions, thanks in part to the $400 million investment from Silver Lake in March.
Driving the news: Tzuo's statement on his company's earnings call followed the announcement that Zuora, a Redwood City, California-based subscription management platform, has agreed to acquire London-based Zephr.
Why it matters: These software tools have become increasingly valuable as more publishers invest in subscription products as a crucial revenue source and seek to grow subscriber engagement.
Details: The companies said the all-cash deal is for $44 million, plus $6 million in earnout consideration.
- The newly combined company's headcount is 1,500, and Zuora plans to fully integrate Zephr by early next year, per Adweek.
- Zephr's clients include News Corp., McClatchy and Bauer.
What they're saying: "The early days of digital subscription technology treated paywalls as a blunt instrument, typically limiting the number of articles a reader could consume based on volume. As the subscription economy has matured, so has the technology powering it," Adweek's Mark Stenberg writes.
What's next: When asked about future acquisitions on Wednesday's earnings call, Tzuo said they "still have a lot of dry powder" from the Silver Lake investment.
- "We want to make sure that we optimize this acquisition and the benefits that we see from it. We're pretty excited about it. But we do have an M&A machine that is spun up that's making sure we've got our ear on the ground looking for future opportunities as well," he said. | https://www.axios.com/pro/media-deals/2022/08/25/zuora-zephr-acquisition | 2022-08-25T15:16:32Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/pro/media-deals/2022/08/25/zuora-zephr-acquisition | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The least affordable state for personal auto insurance continues to be Louisiana, where the share of household income going to pay for auto insurance was three time higher than in the most affordable state, according to a new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC), a division of The Institutes.
"The Insurance Research Council study shows improving affordability of personal auto insurance, with expenditures as a percentage of median household income steadily declining between the 1990s and 2010s across the U.S. and dropping to 1.56% in 2019, the latest year for which data is available," said Dale Porfilio, FCAS, MAAA, president, IRC. "However, our study indicated there is a 3:1 disparity in affordability between the least affordable and most affordable state."
According to the IRC study, the three least affordable states for personal auto insurance, based on expenditures as a share of median household income, are:
- Louisiana (3.01%)
- Florida (2.42%)
- Michigan (2.33%)
The three most affordable states, based on expenditures as a share of median household income, are:
- Hawaii (0.95%)
- New Hampshire (0.99%)
- North Dakota (1.00%)
The IRC's study, State Variations in Auto Insurance Affordability, focused on the key drivers of the costs that underlie insurance pricing. Factors that determine affordability vary given the state-based regulatory system which governs auto insurance in the U.S. The criteria the IRC assessed when examining the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia included the following:
- Accident frequency
- Repair costs
- Injury claim relative frequency
- Injury claim severity
- Medical utilization
- Attorney involvement
- Claim abuse
- Uninsured motorists
- Litigation climate
Porfilio, who also serves as chief insurance officer of the Triple-I, said, "Our report seeks to illuminate these differences with a comprehensive state-by-state analysis that may help guide policymakers as they work to improve overall affordability of auto insurance in their market."
In the 1990s, auto insurance expenditures averaged 1.93% of household income, dropping to 1.70% in the 2000s and 1.60% in the 2010s, the IRC study indicated. The arrival of the pandemic in 2020 and the increasing frequency and severity of auto accidents in 2021 and 2022 have changed the auto insurance market considerably since year-end 2019, an Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) Issues Brief found earlier this year.
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- Bridgestone's flagship truck and bus radial tire plant is expanding capabilities to support growing demand in the commercial vehicle sector and to accelerate data-driven solutions for more efficient fleet operations.
- The $550 million expansion will add 380 new jobs and 850,000 square feet.
- This significant investment strengthens the global competitiveness of the company's U.S. manufacturing operations and commitment to its U.S. labor force. The additional 380 jobs bring the total number of the company's manufacturing workforce in the U.S. to nearly 10,000.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced a major expansion and modernization of its Warren County, Tennessee Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tire Plant located in Morrison. The $550 million investment will add 380 new jobs and expand the plant's existing footprint by 850,000 square feet to support increased capacity and to accelerate the use of advanced technologies that support cleaner, safer and more efficient commercial truck and bus fleets.
The addition of these new jobs reinforces Bridgestone's commitment to American manufacturing, bringing the total number of the company's manufacturing workforce in the U.S. to nearly 10,000. The investment will also allow for all tires made in Warren to be equipped with RFID (radio frequency identification) tags that enable more efficient asset management and optimization of fleets' investments in tires, including retreading. The plant will incorporate technology for digital readiness in tires, including the integration of tire-mounted sensors that support advanced, data-driven insights for more efficient fleet management. Bridgestone will also invest in AI control technology that increases productivity and the application of knowledge and data in a digital manufacturing environment. These technologies combined will help accelerate the company's progress toward its sustainability goals, including carbon neutrality by 2050.
The expansion of the 32-year-old facility is expected to begin before the end of this year, with construction expected to be substantially completed by May 2024. Employment will grow from 1,100 to more than 1,400 teammates and the plant's footprint will grow from 1.97 million to more than 2.8 million square feet.
"With new investment and new jobs, we are moving our Warren County Plant forward, driven by growing demand for our products, our commitment to investing in U.S. manufacturing, and our Warren team's dedication to innovation, efficiency and quality for our customers. We appreciate the state of Tennessee and Warren County's committed partnership, which we celebrate today as an essential element of this plant's continued success," said Paolo Ferrari, president & CEO, Bridgestone Americas. "Our Warren County Plant team plays a vital role in supporting our company's commitment to providing safe and sustainable mobility solutions."
"Bridgestone's expansion in Morrison is a great example of Tennessee's economic vitality and our ability to attract new investment across a broad range of industries. I am proud that Bridgestone's talented workforce manufactures high quality products at its Warren County, Tennessee, facility that are used by consumers around the globe," said Governor Bill Lee.
The Warren County Tire Plant is one of the company's most productive operations globally. The plant has a long history of outstanding performance and best practices in manufacturing. The facility shipped its one millionth tire in 1993, only three years after it opened. That same year, the plant produced nearly 2,500 tires per day. The plant produced its 70 millionth tire in October 2021.
"Our production and manufacturing capabilities continue to evolve with our products to meet the needs of our customers," said Scott Damon, chief operating officer, Bridgestone Americas. "We are proud of our team for their 32 years of manufacturing excellence in Warren County, and our continued success is a tribute to the Warren teammates who remain driven and committed to providing our customers with the best truck and bus tires in the world. This investment will further improve the plant's global competitive position and secure our future growth."
The expansion supports Bridgestone's E8 commitment, which consists of 8 Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter "E" (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, and Empowerment) that Bridgestone has committed to creating together with employees, society, partners and customers to realize a sustainable society.
The Warren County Tire Plant and its teammates embody the Bridgestone E8 Commitment with initiatives focused on education and environmental conservation and preservation. In 2004, the plant became a certified wildlife habitat site with 680 acres devoted to providing natural areas and grasses. Community and environmental partnerships led to the creation of the Bridgestone Environmental Education Classroom and Habitat (BEECH), which now serves as an educational classroom for area students as part of Warren County Schools' science curriculum. Since its inception, thousands of local students have visited the site to take environmental classes and experience educational nature trails.
The Warren County Tire Plant has earned numerous awards for its workplace safety programs, including being recognized as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star site by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. VPP status is awarded to companies that have comprehensive safety and health programs with injury rates below the industry's national average.
For more company news, visit www.BridgestoneAmericas.com.
About Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations:
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is a business unit of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Reporting into the BATO business unit are the company's Latin American tire operations; the U.S. and Canadian consumer and commercial tire businesses; and Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC, which operates the largest network of company-owned automotive service centers in the world. BATO develops, manufactures, and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. The business unit is focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-the-road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires, as well as retreads, to its customers in the Americas.
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Company positioned highest for ability to execute for second year in a row
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesys®, a global cloud leader in customer experience orchestration, has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Contact Center as a Service1, for its ability to execute and completeness of vision. This recognition makes Genesys an eight-time Magic Quadrant Leader.
Placed highest for ability to execute, the company attributes its continued recognition to its native customer and employee experience capabilities, expansive worldwide partner and developer ecosystem, as well as a focus on furthering its digital and journey analytics capabilities.
"Today, for organizations to succeed in a hyper-competitive landscape, they must be able to quickly adapt to market trends and people's increasing expectations. With proven digital and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies of the Genesys Cloud CX™ platform, organizations of all sizes across all industries can deliver the people-centric experiences their customers and employees expect," said Olivier Jouve, executive vice president and general manager, Genesys Cloud CX.
As the pioneer of Experience as a Service®, Genesys is helping businesses scale empathy to foster increased trust and loyalty with customers and employees. The company's all-in-one composable cloud product, Genesys Cloud CX, is seeing rapid customer adoption with more than 660,000 users on its platform, up 65% year over year (July 2021 to July 2022). Genesys Cloud CX customers using at least two digital channels have increased 70% in the same period, and now more than 85% are also tapping into its workforce engagement management capabilities. In addition, 80% of Genesys customers are using the platform's APIs natively, or with our partner integrations, to address new and interesting use cases within their industry and/or business, generating billions of API calls monthly.
"Our goal is to deliver exceptional customer service to all our customers regardless of their preferred channel, and our digital strategy is an important part of that. Through its automation, text and speech analytics, and omnichannel capabilities, the Genesys Cloud platform is helping us transform our call center to a value center," said Ceri Davies, manager of Customer Center at Virgin Atlantic. "The continuous release of updates is a game changer and we're jointly working together toward future innovations that could benefit our customers."
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This Magic Quadrant was earlier named as Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, North America and Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, Western Europe till 2019 Genesys was referred to Interactive Intelligence in the 2015 & 2016 Magic Quadrant report.
About Genesys
Every year, Genesys orchestrates billions of remarkable customer experiences for organizations in more than 100 countries. Through the power of our cloud, digital and AI technologies, organizations can realize Experience as a Service®, our vision for empathetic customer experiences at scale. With Genesys, organizations have the power to deliver proactive, predictive, and hyper personalized experiences to deepen their customer connection across every marketing, sales, and service moment on any channel, while also improving employee productivity and engagement. By transforming back-office technology to a modern revenue velocity engine Genesys enables true intimacy at scale to foster customer trust and loyalty. Visit www.genesys.com.
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED WHETHER YOU ACT OR DO NOT ACT.
If you purchased NAPA Quality Tractor Hydraulic & Transmission Fluid, Warren 303 Tractor Fluid, Carquest 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Coastal 303 Tractor Fluid and/or Lubriguard Tractor Hydraulic and Transmission Oil between July 26, 2014 and the present, a Class Action Settlement Could Affect Your Rights.
The purpose of this notice is to inform you that a $10,850,000.00 class-action settlement (the "Proposed Settlement") has been reached with the Defendants in a lawsuit regarding the sale and use of NAPA Quality Tractor Hydraulic & Transmission Fluid, Warren 303 Tractor Fluid, Carquest 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Coastal 303 Tractor Fluid and/or Lubriguard Tractor Hydraulic and Transmission Oil (Warren THF Products) in the United States and/or its territories, at any point in time from July 26, 2014.
The Proposed Settlement may affect your rights. For comprehensive information about the lawsuit and settlement, including the longer notice of Settlement and the Settlement Agreement with the precise terms and conditions of the Settlement, please see www.warrentractorhydraulicfluidsettlement.com or call 866-742-4955. You may also access the Court docket in this case through the Court's Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system at www.mow.uscourts.gov, or by visiting the office of the Clerk of Court, United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, 400 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Court holidays. The lawsuit is titled Yoakum, et al. v. Genuine Parts Company, et al., Case No. 4:19-cv-00718-BP, pending before the Honorable Judge Beth Phillips in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Please do not telephone the Court or the Court Clerk's office to inquire about the Proposed Settlement or claim process.
In the lawsuit, Plaintiffs allege (1) that the Warren THF Products did not meet equipment manufacturers' specifications or provide performance benefits listed on product labels, (2) that the Warren THF Products were made with inappropriate ingredients, including line flush, and (3) that use of the Warren THF Products in equipment causes damage to various parts of equipment. Defendants deny any allegations and claims of wrongdoing on their part. The Court has not decided who is right or made a final ruling on Plaintiffs' claims. Plaintiffs and Defendants have agreed to the Proposed Settlement to avoid risk and expense of further litigation.
You are a member of the Settlement Class if you purchased the above-listed Warren THF Products in the United States, its territories and/or the District of Columbia from July 26, 2014 to the present. If you purchased any of the Warren THF Products during that time, you need to submit a claim form – Part A to be eligible for benefits. You also may be eligible to submit a claim form – Part B for repairs, parts and/or specific equipment damage. Please see www.warrentractorhydraulicfluidsettlement.com for a copy of the claim form and mailed class notice or call 866-742-4955 to request that a claim form and mailed class notice be mailed to you. Deadline to file your claim is February 20, 2023.
If you do not want to be legally bound by the Proposed Settlement, you must exclude yourself by February 20, 2023. If you do not exclude yourself, you will release any claims you may have against the Defendants, as more fully described in the Settlement Agreement. You may object to the Proposed Settlement by February 20, 2023. The Long Form Notice, available at www.warrentractorhydraulicfluidsettlement.com or upon request, explains how to exclude yourself or object.
The Court will decide whether to approve the Proposed Settlement at the Final Fairness Hearing on March 9, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. Class Counsel also will ask that the Court award up to $3,530,330.00 in attorneys' fees, $250,000.00 in expenses and an incentive payment not to exceed $7,500 for each of the class representatives. The amounts awarded for attorneys' fees, expenses and incentive awards come out of the Settlement Class Fund. This hearing date may change; see www.warrentractorhydraulicfluidsettlement.com.
BY ORDER OF U.S. DISTRICT COURT
A federal court authorized this notice. This is not a lawyer's solicitation.
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If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - NftyDreams DAO is a Web 3 collective on a mission to empower artists and provide them with the resources to make a living through their art. Today, global artists can join the movement by purchasing a Dreamer NFT Mint Pass for 0.015 Ethereum (approx. USD 25.)
Traditionally the church, the Medicis, the influential gallerists, or the number of Instagram followers have determined who will succeed in the art world. NftyDreams DAO founder Nik Kalyani wants to open the floodgates.
He comments, "The NFT (Non-Fungible Token) movement has opened up a marketplace connecting people interested in art directly from artists. Fine art has been the purview mostly of wealthy people, and we are democratizing that."
The DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) will use a member-owned community to help artists thrive in their everyday lives. While Nik has seen his own Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT go from $1,500 to $450,000, he has also seen an artist in Nigeria earn enough through her NFT to purchase an iPad, a life-changing amount of money.
"Our mission with NftyDreams is to increase the worldwide market for NFT art."
Kalyani started NftyDreams by reaching out to artists with challenges to create variants for his Bored Ape and awarded $25,000 to 100 artists.
"I was engaging these artists and realized how they were struggling. Their priority is to create art, yet they are forced to learn sales and marketing. I felt like I could do something to help artists, so I started interviewing them about their art and lives and putting it on YouTube."
As a serial entrepreneur, Nik Kalyani has led several successful start-ups, including the Web 3 software company Decentology
With one foot in the art domain and the other in Web 3 software, Kalyani is uniquely positioned to impact artists' lives using technology.
With NftyDreams, he sees the opportunity to leverage a platform that requires collaboration between the artist and developers with capital resources.
NftyDreams DAO is on a mission to enable artists everywhere to earn a living through their art through access to education, grants, exhibits, technology and more.
Artists can participate in the DAO for free or have access to voting and utilities by purchasing a 'Dreamer' mint pass for 0.015 Ethereum.
Public minting will be available starting while supply lasts starting Thursday Aug 24 at 5 pm EST/2 pm PST at nftydreams.com
Follow NftyDreams on Twitter: @nftydreams
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NordLynx is a new-generation technology that makes VPN connection faster than ever
LONDON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NordLayer, an adaptive network access security solution for businesses created by NordVPN, is introducing NordLynx — a new VPN protocol. It offers an improved connection, faster speeds, and better security measures than other VPN protocols.
"Cyber threats are ever-evolving. Therefore, as a cybersecurity company, we cannot stop innovating. With the help of NordLynx, our customers can feel more secure. In addition, the NordLynx protocol also has great performance. Based on our internal tests, it's much faster than any current tunneling protocols, blurring the line between the direct and routed connection," says Juta Gurinaviciute, chief technology officer at NordLayer.
What is NordLynx?
NordVPN, the leading consumer VPN, introduced NordLynx to its clients back in 2020. Now, this state-of-the-art protocol is available to NordLayer's clients as well.
This new-generation protocol has its roots in the open-source WireGuard® protocol — NordLynx was developed on top of this framework. Therefore, NordLynx has some differences from standard WireGuard® protocol, offering benefits exclusive to NordVPN and NordLayer users.
NordLynx combines WireGuard's® high speeds and Network Address Translation (NAT) system to protect users' privacy. This system allows users to establish a secure VPN connection without storing identifiable data on a server. Dynamic local IP addresses remain assigned only while the session is active. Meanwhile, user authentication is done with the help of a secure external database.
NordLynx — the future industry standard
One of the main appeals of NordLynx is that it uses an extremely lean codebase. For comparison, it uses only 4,000 lines of code, while OpenVPN relies on 100,000. Since its scope is 25 times smaller, it's much easier to troubleshoot and patch potential security holes. Under NordLynx, it is much easier to ensure each user's security.
When it comes to speed, more than 256,886 speed tests were performed, and NordLynx proved to be the fastest protocol at NordLayer's disposal.
"We are proud to offer this state-of-the-art protocol for our business customers. Since the introduction of this protocol to consumers, we've been tirelessly working to implement this to NordLayer too," says Juta Gurinaviciute, chief technology officer at NordLayer.
NordLynx will be a default option in the NordLayer app, but users are free to select other tunneling protocols manually.
The WireGuard® protocol was created by Jason A. Donenfeld.
ABOUT NORDLAYER
NordLayer is an adaptive network access security solution for businesses. It helps organizations of all sizes to fulfill scaling and integration challenges. Moving towards an ever-evolving SASE ecosystem, NordLayer is quick and easy to implement with existing infrastructure, is hardware free, and is designed for scaling. As a cloud-native solution with an easy-to-use interface, NordLayer offers protection to businesses of any size, complexity, or work model, including remote or hybrid workplaces. More information: www.nordlayer.com
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End Flash Units to be Supplied for Four Previously Awarded AP-X® LNG Heat Exchanger
Process Trains Being Built in Ras Laffan Industrial City
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD), the world's leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology and equipment, announced today that it has been awarded the contract to supply four end flash coil wound heat exchangers (CWHE) for the North Field East LNG Project in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar. One of the end flash CWHE's will be used with each of the four AP-X® LNG Process trains previously announced and already being built by Air Products for Chiyoda Corporation and Technip Energies, who are constructing the LNG process trains for QatarEnergy.
The joint venture between Chiyoda Corporation and Technip Energies was awarded the major EPCC contract (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning) in February 2021 by QatarEnergy for the onshore facilities of the North Field East Project. The EPCC contract covers the delivery of four mega LNG trains, each with a capacity to produce eight million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG, and associated utility and offsite facilities. The start-up of the first North Field East AP-X® LNG train is planned for the end of 2025.
Air Products' end flash CWHE technology was developed based on proven plant operating experience and technological innovation. It provides the safest, most robust and reliable heat exchanger for deployment in this demanding thermal cycling service, compared to alternative heat exchanger designs. The unique modular design of these end flash CWHEs provides for a compact installation, which enables the recovery of flash gas refrigeration and the production of additional LNG. Having been installed and operating for over 30 years at other LNG facilities worldwide, this will be the first time Air Products' end flash CWHEs will be installed in Qatar.
"The supply of these end flash units to the largest LNG producer in the world is a great achievement for our team, and other projects are now considering this technology for their LNG plants. The units are a great complement to the AP-X® LNG process by helping to maximize LNG production capacity and efficency. We believe this order demonstrates QatarEnergy's confidence in Air Products' robust and reliable coil wound heat exchanger technology," said Dr. John Palamara, Air Products' General Manager – LNG. "These new units continue Air Products' strong commitment to supply the latest LNG technology and equipment to QatarEnergy and build upon the existing 14 LNG trains already operating at the Ras Laffan location, all using Air Products' AP-C3MRTM and AP-X® LNG technologies."
These modularized coil wound end flash units offer several benefits, including a smaller footprint, simpler piping arrangement and mechanical support structure, and this proprietary technology works with any Air Products' liquefaction process.
Air Products will build the end flash CWHEs at its Port Manatee, Florida manufacturing facility. Air Products opened its Port Manatee facility in January 2014 and completed a 60 percent expansion in October 2019 to meet the needs of the ever-growing LNG industry. In October 2018, Air Products dedicated a new LNG equipment test facility, which enables Air Products to improve the reliability and yield produced from its LNG equipment, and to design and test new equipment.
Air Products' proprietary LNG technology, vital to helping meet the world's increasing energy needs and desire for clean energy, processes and cryogenically liquefies valuable natural gas for consumer and industrial use. For over 50 years Air Products has manufactured LNG heat exchangers installed in over 120 LNG trains at LNG facilities in 20 countries around the world.
Air Products' LNG process technology and equipment is the heart of an LNG production plant. The technology, in place at some of the most remote locations around the world, takes natural gas and unlocks its value by liquefying it and making it possible to economically ship it. The LNG is eventually re-gasified for energy uses.
The majority of total worldwide LNG is produced with Air Products' technology. In support of the LNG industry, Air Products provides process technology and key equipment for the natural gas liquefaction process, nitrogen rejection and helium recovery, purification and liquefaction for large export plants, small and mid-sized LNG plants, floating LNG plants and LNG peak shavers. Upstream, Air Products provides both nitrogen and natural gas dehydration membrane systems for offshore platforms. Downstream, Air Products provides membrane nitrogen generators for LNG carriers and land-based membrane and cryogenic nitrogen systems for LNG import terminals and baseload LNG plants.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years. Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and world-scale low- and zero-carbon hydrogen projects supporting global transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2021 sales of $10.3 billion from operations in over 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of over $55 billion. More than 20,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products' higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance. While forward-looking statements are made in good faith and based on assumptions, expectations and projections that management believes are reasonable based on currently available information, actual performance and financial results may differ materially from projections and estimates expressed in the forward-looking statements because of many factors, including risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the assumptions, beliefs or expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any such forward-looking statements are based.
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The Leading Intimate Care Brand Celebrates 50 Years by Developing New Packaging to Inspire Self-Care
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022, self-care has no boundaries. A ripple effect of the pandemic, this year saw a boost for one of the fastest growing wellness categories – feminine hygiene – with usage up to 51 percent*. Summer's Eve®, the No.1 feminine hygiene brand in the U.S., is reimagining its line of intimate care products to standout on shelves and in showers with new colors and sleek graphics, as more consumers continue to embrace total self-care. Each collection in the portfolio now features a different design and feel that reflect the scents and uses of the products – the Refresh collection offers bright colors and florals, the Gentle collection has a dreamy cloud aesthetic and the Active collection has a strong performance visual that includes black accents and beads. The new Summer's Eve® packaging design makes it easy to find preferred scents or create an experiential bathroom scape by mixing and matching the products you love.
With 50 years of expertise and leadership in the category, Summer's Eve® has been committed to creating products that inspire confidence and seamlessly fit into the everchanging lives of consumers. With best-selling washes and fan-favorite wipes and sprays that are gynecologist tested and made specifically for the intimate area, the brand continues to live out its mission with this latest evolution – helping consumers feel ready for anything. Putting women's needs first, Summer's Eve® has products for people that are both on-the-go or at home with a gentle fragrance or none at all – to fit into any lifestyle or daily routine.
"At Summer's Eve®, we have been dedicated to supporting women for over 50 years and want to continue to evolve as a brand with our consumers and their needs," said Jeanne Collins, Vice President of Marketing at Prestige Consumer Healthcare. "With changing times bringing new focuses for our consumers, we want to continue to support and empower them with new products that fit seamlessly into their lifestyle and look great too."
Whether you're starting your day by hitting the gym or relaxing at night getting ready for bed, Summer's Eve® has a variety of products to customize any intimate care routine. For a daily kickstart or nightly wind-down, the Summer's Eve® Cleansing Washes help to gently cleanse the intimate area in the bath or shower. After running around with kids or doing errands, the Summer's Eve® Cleansing Cloths can help remove odor-causing bacteria on-the-go. For a quick mid-day refresh, try the Summer's Eve® Daily Freshening Spray. Summer's Eve® also offers unique products like the Active Daily Performance Chafe Gel and Spa Intimate Skin Serum to enhance your self-care routine.
The Summer's Eve® portfolio was created for a woman's most intimate area. Every product is gynecologist tested, and gentle enough to use every day and free from dyes, and parabens. To help consumers find their favorite Summer's Eve® product, visit the brand website and take the quiz at https://www.summerseve.com/quiz-ps.
The new Summer's Eve® packaging will be rolling out on shelves this summer. You can find the brand's variety of products in food, drug and mass retailers nationwide as well as on Amazon.
Visit www.summerseve.com or follow the brand on Facebook or Instagram for more information!
*Mintel: FEMININE HYGIENE AND SANITARY PROTECTION PRODUCTS US, 2022
About Summer's Eve®
Summer's Eve® has focused on cleansing products just for women since 1972. As the trusted leader in intimate care, the brand is known for developing personal care products that are gynecologist and dermatologist-tested for safety and help women feel fresh every day. As the needs of women around the world change, Summer's Eve® is dedicated to evolving and offering a wide range of products that fit within a woman's life. Learn more at www.summerseve.com.
About Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc.
The Company markets and distributes brand name over-the-counter products throughout the U.S. and Canada, Australia, and in certain other international markets. The Company's brands include Monistat® and Summer's Eve® women's health products, BC® and Goody's® pain relievers, Clear Eyes® eye care products, DenTek® specialty oral care products, Dramamine® motion sickness treatments, Chloraseptic® sore throat treatments, Compound W® wart treatments, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter products, The Doctor's® NightGuard® dental protector, Efferdent® denture care products, Luden's® throat drops, Beano® gas prevention, Debrox® earwax remover, Gaviscon® antacid in Canada, and Hydralyte® rehydration products and the Fess® line of nasal and sinus care products in Australia. Visit the Company's website at www.prestigebrands.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for DRUG, KPRX, FCEL, ATHX, and NERV.
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Leading research solution recognized as Legal Information Solution winner
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that VitalLaw, its acclaimed research solution, has earned a bronze Stevie Award in the 19th Annual 2022 International Business Awards in the Legal Information Solution category.
VitalLaw is a leading research platform that provides world-class analysis and comprehensive support to legal professionals across industries. With more than 25,000 pieces of practical content and data visualization tools, VitalLaw gives customers access to solutions that enrich the entire legal process by delivering faster answers and deeper insights. The solution also provides customers with more consistent and current updating of laws and regulations, as well as expert content in key practice areas.
"VitalLaw enhances the customer experience by increasing productivity and providing expert analysis through a seamless workflow experience, and I am proud that it has been honored with a Stevie Award," said Ken Crutchfield, Vice President & General Manager of Legal Markets at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "As we continue to invest in innovative technology, VitalLaw is a valuable, user-friendly platform that empowers customers to drive better outcomes for their clients."
Additionally, Crutchfield earned a gold Stevie Award in the Product Development/Management Executive of the Year category. Crutchfield was recognized for excelling at managing his team and leading them to effectively expand VitalLaw's primary source content and actionable insights through its successful launch.
The International Business Awards are the world's premier business awards program. More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories across industries. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.
Details about the International Business Awards and the list of 2022 Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
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-- Adams Joins Network to Anchor Daily Morning Show –
-- Pat McAfee and PMI to Produce Original Content for the Network --
-- Nationally Distributed Network and OTT Platform Goes Live in September –
-- Airing More Live Sports than Any Network in America --
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in North America, announced today its intent to launch FanDuel TV which will include a broadly distributed linear cable television network, and its new OTT platform to be known as FanDuel+. Both FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ will go live in September of this year and become the first linear/digital network dedicated to sports wagering content and delivering more live sports programming than any other network in America. As part of the launch, FanDuel TV is excited to welcome Kay Adams who will headline the network with a live daily morning show five days per week. Adams, who previously served as a host of Good Morning Football on the NFL Network will host the show from FanDuel TV's Los Angeles studios each day at 11:00 am EDT. As part of the launch, the company announced that FanDuel+ will be free to download for existing FanDuel customers with accounts on any of its sportsbook, casino, horse racing or daily fantasy platforms.
"FanDuel TV is the first network designed from the ground up to be watched by viewers with their phone in hand," said Mike Raffensperger, Chief Commercial Officer, FanDuel. "We intend for FanDuel TV to sit at the intersection of live sports and interactive content and believe Kay is the best example of an on-air talent who can bring fans closer to the narratives of the games they care about most. Our goal is to provide fans compelling programming to watch and wager on in tandem with our mobile app."
Kay Adams Headlines New Morning Show
Adams will host her own hour long show Monday through Friday, welcoming guests and a wide range of personalities from across sports and entertainment. She looks forward to continuing her well-established track record of entertaining and informing sports fans in the morning! Daily viewers can expect the same "Hey Kay Adams" energy as always, and the daily studio show will also be available on YouTube and other social media platforms.
Pat McAfee and the Squad at PMI to Produce Original Content
FanDuel TV is excited that one of the hottest and most influential people in sports media Pat McAfee and his team at PMI Network will also be joining the party! McAfee's PMI Network will be producing fresh new content as part of the network's weekly block of programming. Details regarding new PMI Network content will be shared by Pat on The Pat McAfee Show when it's ready for primetime!
Programming from Bill Simmons' The Ringer Network
As part of the launch of FanDuel TV, the company has reached a programming agreement with The Ringer providing FanDuel TV content from one of the industry's most listened to and followed sports and pop-culture podcasts and digital networks. Details on specific content from The Ringer, which Bill Simmons founded in 2016, will be disclosed in the future.
More Ways to Win with Lisa Kerney
In addition, FanDuel's signature sports betting show More Ways to Win will continue to be hosted by former ESPN SportsCenter anchor Lisa Kerney bringing sports betting analysis and insight of the major sports leagues to viewers each week. More Ways to Win has been a cornerstone of FanDuel's programming with Kerney covering a variety of sports content focused on the sports wagerer in her high energy style. A FanDuel brand ambassador, Kerney has appeared recently in the company's baseball ads and hosted the company's FanFest event, which was streamed live from Los Angeles to more than 300,000 viewers during the week of Super Bowl LVI.
"Having proven on-air talent, live content from the most influential name in sports media in Pat McAfee and the industry's best team covering horse racing today demonstrates that FanDuel TV will be a dynamic network from day one," said Amy Howe, Chief Executive Officer, FanDuel Group.
New Live Sports Programming
FanDuel TV intends to become the new home of international basketball in the U.S. As part of a licensing agreement with Sportradar, FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ will air more than 3,000 hours of live sports including international basketball league action from the National Basketball League (NBL) Australia's professional league, the Chinese Basketball League, as well as the French and German pro leagues.
Stable of Horse Racing Experts
FanDuel TV will emerge from predecessor TVG Network, a channel synonymous with delivering racing excellence for the past quarter century. In keeping with its proud TVG lineage as the unquestioned home of horse racing, FanDuel TV will feature a stacked lineup of unparalleled coverage from respected experts including Christina Blacker, Britney Eurton, Gabby Gaudet, Mike Joyce, Todd Schrupp and the rest of TVG's award-winning on-air talent roster. FanDuel TV's programming schedule will be underpinned with the best live coverage from the top tracks including Gulfstream, Del Mar, Keeneland, Pimlico, Santa Anita and many more. FanDuel TV will also deliver unmatched coverage of the Breeders' Cup World Championships this November, hosted at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.
"TVG has been the undisputed leader in the horse racing space for the past 20 years and the launch of FanDuel TV creates an exciting new platform for the next 20 years," added Raffensperger. "FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ will accelerate the renaissance racing is enjoying and repackage the sport for a new generation of mobile enabled fans, while also bringing new leagues and sports to the U.S. market. We plan to offer more live sports than any network in America."
FanDuel TV will be broadly distributed on linear television through its relationships with the industry's leading cable and satellite distributors including Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon FIOS, DirectTV, DISH, Cox Communications, FuboTV, YouTubeTV, and Hulu. FanDuel+ will also be widely available on direct-to-consumer OTT platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire. For more information on FanDuel TV programming and news, follow @FanDuelTV on Twitter and Instagram.
About FanDuel Group
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Portugal, Romania and Scotland. It's network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest online sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
Contact: Kevin Hennessy, FanDuel Group / press@fanduel.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Brands, the world's most technology-driven e-commerce operating platform, today announced the appointment of Aisha Khan as General Manager of Brands. Based in New York, Aisha will oversee Forum's entire Brand House function, inclusive of the Brand Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative and Design, and Center of Excellence teams. She will serve on Forum's investment committee and play an active role in acquisition strategy and diligence, as the company continues to expand its portfolio of category-leading consumer brands.
Aisha has a substantial track record of success operating and scaling some of the world's preeminent e-commerce and CPG brands. She was previously Chief Strategy Officer at Packable and has also held leadership positions at Publicis, Johnson & Johnson and Vireo Health. She earned her BA and MBA from Rutgers University, where she is currently a member of the Business School Board of Advisors and a member of the Center for Women in Business.
"Aisha's expertise and leadership in e-commerce is a major addition to our already best-in-class operating team," said Forum Brands co-founder and COO, Alex Kopco. "She brings a marketplace-first DNA, deep understanding of omnichannel brand building, and long-standing experience as a scaled seller across third-party marketplaces such as Amazon and direct-to-consumer. Most importantly, her values align closely to the six principles that define who we are as a company."
"I'm thrilled to be joining this incredible team of brand builders, engineers, data scientists, and acquirers," said Aisha. "Forum sets the standard in this digital age for CPGs, with the right combination of talent, culture, technology and measured portfolio construction to thrive over the long term."
Forum Brands is the world's most technology-driven e-commerce operating platform. Using its proprietary technology and data science, Forum buys Amazon FBA businesses in categories that consumers love and builds them into leading omnichannel brands. Forum provides entrepreneurs with efficient and lucrative opportunities to sell their business. Entrepreneurs share in the upside as Forum builds a long-term legacy for the brand they built from scratch. The team brings expertise from Amazon, McKinsey, Target, Packable, TA Associates, Cove Hill Partners, and more. Forum Brands is backed by world-class investors including Norwest Venture Partners, TriplePoint Capital, NFX, and Concrete Rose, and is headquartered in New York, New York. For more information, please visit forumbrands.com.
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New digital application puts everything farmers need to manage their operations in their hands
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, GHX by Golden Harvest® announced the launch of GHX™ Mobile, an online and app experience that puts the future of seed sales in the farmer's hands. GHX Mobile contains everything farmers need to manage their operations throughout the year, including field scouting recommendations, yield tracking and predictions, weather and markets, all in one user-friendly place.
"GHX Mobile is built to support an end-to-end approach to farming that focuses on minimizing risk and maximizing potential revenue opportunities for farmers," says Justin Welch, head of digital ag for Syngenta Seeds, U.S. "The digital experience meets farmers' daily needs, from crop-specific weather and markets to in-season replants and pest issues."
GHX Mobile was built with farmers in mind and can be used to manage all fields in an operation, regardless of what seed brand was planted in each field.
"Our ultimate goal with this digital platform is to help farmers use data to save time and increase revenue potential. The app gives farmers insights on key crop activities, including when to plant or spray and what fields to scout," says Welch. "In-season yield monitoring tied with current market prices will also give farmers real-time revenue estimates."
The new GHX by Golden Harvest, powered by GHX Mobile, is changing how seed is bought and serviced by creating a simple, seamless and transparent experience with MaxScript™, per acre pricing, ServiceSquad! and risk assurance benefits through the AgriClime™ weather protection offer.
"MaxScript allows growers to push plant populations to the max because there is no additional cost for the additional seed," says Brandon Leander, Syngenta Seeds North America business head of sales enablement software. "Recommendations are based on data-driven analytics and grower inputs, allowing farmers to select the best products at the right population in the right field."
GHX with ServiceSquad includes comprehensive customer service, in-person, on the phone and via collaborative tools on GHX Mobile. From product selection and purchasing to in-season progress and harvest analysis, GHX Mobile provides convenient tools and insights that allow for seamless seed management and decision-making throughout the season.
"The final key component of the new GHX by Golden Harvest is Risk Assurance," says Leander. "Risk Assurance is offered without premiums and helps offset the impact of adverse weather conditions during the growing season. The AgriClime program guarantees cash returns even in adverse weather."
GHX Mobile is currently available for farmers using iOS (Apple) devices and is being piloted in Iowa and Illinois.
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HOPKINTON, Mass., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phosphorex, a drug delivery-focused contract development and manufacturing organization providing microspheres and polymer and lipid nanoparticles, today announced a majority recapitalization by Ampersand Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in growth equity investments in the healthcare sector.
Headquartered approximately 30 minutes west of Boston, Phosphorex specializes in long-acting formulations, nanomedicine, and nucleic acid delivery solutions for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the world. The company's formulation development and analytical laboratories offer a range of customized production services, supporting assets from proof of concept through clinical studies.
Ampersand's investment will be used to build out the company's 30,000 square foot facility and establish cGMP manufacturing capabilities to further serve customers. The expansion will include the construction of multiple cGMP production suites, processing and packaging capabilities, and comprehensive process development and analytical testing services.
Bin Wu, Ph.D., Founder and President of Phosphorex commented, "This investment allows Phosphorex to expand the innovative services we provide to our global biotech and pharma clients and integrate downstream as an end-to-end CDMO. Partnering with leading healthcare growth investor Ampersand Capital Partners shows we have built something very special at Phosphorex, and we are excited to embark on the next part of our journey."
Trevor Wahlbrink, Partner at Ampersand, added, "Given the significant and growing interest in therapeutics leveraging nanoparticle technologies, we are excited to partner with Phosphorex to build a differentiated development and manufacturing partner in this rapidly evolving space. We look forward to building upon the company's reputation as a science-driven solutions provider and expanding its capabilities to better serve the industry's leading innovators."
Phosphorex is a leading provider of drug delivery technologies and solutions. By harnessing the potential of microspheres and nanoparticles for drug delivery, Phosphorex offers tailored solutions and enabling technologies to optimize a drug's release rate, targeting ability, bioavailability, and deliverability, with the goal of achieving desired therapeutic effects while reducing adverse clinical outcomes. Phosphorex supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies through all phases of their development, from proof of concept to clinical studies. Phosphorex's mission is to help our partners solve complex problems and develop successful drugs to help patients. Additional information about Phosphorex is available at www.phosphorex.com.
Founded in 1988, Ampersand is a middle market private equity firm with more than $3 billion of assets under management dedicated to growth-oriented investments in the healthcare sector. With offices in Boston, MA and Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ampersand leverages a unique blend of private equity and operating experience to build value and drive superior long-term performance alongside its portfolio company management teams. Ampersand has helped build numerous market-leading companies across each of the firm's core healthcare sectors. Additional information about Ampersand is available at www.ampersandcapital.com.
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Account-based leader rolls out foundational platform enhancements across identification, self-service, and cross-channel orchestration
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Account-based marketing platform RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, today announced a series of product innovations and enhancements—including Account List Builder, Pixel Assistant, and Site Traffic Revealer—the latest in increasing momentum as the account-based marketing (ABM) platform high-growth companies rely on for accurate reach at scale and precise targeting to accelerate revenue.
RollWorks built the industry's most robust, multi-source account-based data foundation. While many offerings leverage demand-side partners, RollWorks offers one of the only end-to-end, entirely native B2B DSPs in the market. With its advanced machine learning that empowers organizations to reap efficiencies without sacrificing conversion, RollWorks helps B2B businesses efficiently and accurately reach their target audiences that matter most. Additionally, RollWorks has expansive and deep supply partnerships with companies like Google™, MoPub™, OpenX™, The Trade Desk™, and Xandr™, to enable B2B customers to reach target audiences wherever they are.
"Modern B2B advertising is about harnessing precision at scale. RollWorks gives B2B organizations market-leading advertising performance that can move the needle in accelerating and optimizing conversion at any stage in the sales funnel," said Randi Barshacki, CMO of Rollworks. "We have tremendous pride in being able to help our customers eradicate irrelevant ad spend and focus investment by reaching the exact B2B buying audiences they need for their business."
The wildly successful RollWorks Site Visitor API helps B2B marketers better understand all of their website traffic to create a more tailored experience for accounts visiting and to analyze trends over time. It enables account-level identification, including firmographic and RollWorks account-level details of site visitors in real-time for more engaging, account-centric visitor experiences.
Building on momentum and industry demand, RollWorks has renamed Site Visitor API to RollWorks Site Traffic Revealer - a name that broadly captures the function of the API while clearly focusing on RollWorks' powerful and popular deanonymization capability.
In June, RollWorks announced significant enhancements to Site Traffic Revealer that further advance the integration of account-level insight into web content personalization. The company built upon its foundation, shoring up product infrastructure for the third-party cookieless future with the addition of LiveRamp RampID, a cookieless, people-based identifier that identifies individuals across devices and environments to its identifier roster. Through the use of multiple identifiers, RollWorks gives B2B marketers more accurate and precise targeting.
The new RollWorks Pixel Assistant is a tool to validate an organization's Pixel integration, visualize website audiences, and tag conversion pages, which help drive better campaign performance. A self-serve, wizard-style extension of the platform that sits on top of a customer's website, the assistant allows organizations to check pixel health and configure their set up to ensure their websites are optimized for success - all without a consultation.
To learn more about RollWorks Pixel Assistant, watch this short demo.
In order to support marketing and sales cross-channel orchestration across marketing automation, sales automation, gifting, and more, RollWorks released enhancements to its Account List building experience that build flexible and niche audiences using multi-dimensional intent and engagement data that RollWorks provides. These enhancements enable customers to build audiences based on intent topics - for example, accounts demonstrating intent for topic A and topic B - as well as 6 additional data sources:
- Account News: news related to an account's financial performance, organization structure and changes, and product launches
- Website Activity: account-level page views, unique visitors, URLs visited, and conversions
- Advertising Activity: impressions and clicks
- Salesforce Activity: any activity logged in Salesforce, including activities like email sends, email opens, phone calls, and more
- HubSpot Engagement: any engagement logged in HubSpot, including engagements like email sends, email opens, phone calls, and more
- Marketo Activity: any activity logged in Marketo including activities like email sends, email opens, phone calls, and more
"Our consistent cadence of product innovation demonstrates our team's commitment to bring new capabilities to market that arm marketing and sales teams with more intelligence and enable them to effectively execute and measure account-based advertising," said Justin Cooperman, SVP of Product at RollWorks.
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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MANAMA, Bahrain – The Kuwait Naval Force turned over command of a multinational naval task force to the Royal Bahrain Naval Force during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy base in Manama, Bahrain, Aug. 25.
Royal Bahrain Naval Force Capt. Rashed Ameen assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 from Kuwait Naval Force Commodore Saif Alhamlan.
“I would like to commend the CTF 152 crew for their dedication and professionalism during my tenure in command,” said Alhamlan, who served as the task force commander since February.
Established in 2004, CTF 152 conducts maritime security operations in the Arabian Gulf. The Royal Bahrain Naval Force now leads the task force for the first time in 11 years.
“I would like to congratulate our brethren from Kuwait Navy for having completed their tenure successfully and most efficiently,” said Rashed, the new task force commander. “Over the last few years, CTF 152 has been extremely successful in maintaining peace in the region.”
Rashed has served in Bahrain’s navy for 34 years and has extensive operational experience from previous assignments. He most recently directed a naval project group for the Royal Bahrain Naval Force.
Combined Maritime Forces includes 34 member nations and is headquartered in Bahrain with U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. Fifth Fleet.
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Soldiers assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, had the opportunity to receive Equine Therapy through a partnership with Hope & Healing at Hillenglade and their founder Jenn O’Neill.
This partnership has been ongoing every three months for the past 5 years (with a temporary break during the peak of COVID) where a group of up to six Soldiers get to visit the Hillenglade horse farm for three days. During their visit they learn about the horses; how to care for them; and how to interact, react, connect, and build trust between themselves and the animal.
“I love life, I love healing, and I love hope, and that is what this farm is all about,” said Jenn O’Neill. “We’ve served over 4,000 Military members and their families since 2010. I think that it’s imperative that the public sector steps up for our military heroes and their families.”
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The Russia-Ukraine crisis pushing fuel prices higher and global warming could be paving the way for what can be called the return of the golden days of uranium stocks. After Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed the government’s renewed focus on nuclear energy at a meeting on ‘green transformation,’ Uranium stocks like Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE:UUUU) and Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) witnessed a double-digit rise in yesterday’s trading session.
In a bid to diversify its energy sources amid the rising global crisis and meet the carbon-neutral target by 2050, the Japanese government is contemplating building next-generation nuclear reactors, restarting existing offline nuclear plants, and extending their lifespans. After the 2011 Fukushima disaster, the country suspended 46 of its 50 operational power reactors, per the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Not only Japan, but other Asian countries like China and South Korea are also making significant strides in the nuclear energy space. China aims at expanding its nuclear capacity by 40% to 70 gigawatts by 2025, according to an Al Jazeera report. Revising its previous policy, South Korea has also restarted building two reactors and extended the lifespan of the already operational ones, the report added.
Supporting nuclear power plants, President Joe Biden has also started a $6 billion program in the wake of rising energy prices.
Uranium Stocks to Ride the Tide
Uranium is the most extensively used fuel by nuclear power plants for nuclear fission. Considering the change in the policies for nuclear energy, it seems that the tone is getting set for the return of the golden era for the uranium stocks, which faced the brunt of Japan’s 2011 tragedy.
Investors, who are willing to ride the tide of a steep rise in uranium demand, can take a look at the following stocks, which command a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks:
Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE:UUUU)
With a market cap of $1.15 billion, Energy Fuels is a uranium mining company. This U.S.-based company supplies triuranium octoxide (U3O8) to major nuclear utilities. It also manufactures vanadium from some of its projects. Energy Fuels is also increasing the full commercial-scale manufacturing capacity of RE Carbonate.
In the recently reported earnings results, the company said supply and demand fundamentals in the underlying market indicate that the prices will remain high in the future. Notably, shares of the company rose 20.5% in yesterday’s trading session on the news of Japan’s change of nuclear energy policy.
Turning to Wall Street, the Street is highly confident about UUUU stock, which enjoys a Strong Buy consensus rating based on five Buys. Energy Fuels’ average price target of $10.28 signals that the stock may surge nearly 40.8% from current levels.
TipRanks data shows that financial bloggers are 100% Bullish on Energy Fuel, compared to the sector average of 75%.
Cameco (NYSE:CCJ)
Canada-based Cameco is a prominent provider of uranium fuel. The company, which commands a market cap of $10.77 billion, saw its shares surge 14.7% on the latest development in the nuclear energy space.
During the recently reported earnings results, the President and CEO of Cameco, Tim Gitzel, said, “Our results reflect the very deliberate execution of our strategy of full-cycle value capture. And, we are benefiting from the higher average realized prices in both our uranium sales and our fuel services sales as the market continues to transition and geopolitics continue to highlight the concentration of supply concerns.”
On TipRanks, analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating on the stock, which is based on six Buys. CCJ’s average price forecast of $34.54 implies 27.9% upside potential. Shares of the company have climbed about 18.9% year-to-date. Also, financial bloggers are 69% Bullish on CCJ.
Prospects Look Bright for Uranium Stocks
According to the International Energy Agency, nuclear power presently holds the second-largest low-carbon electricity across the globe. It also estimates that twice the amount of present overall nuclear capacity might be required by countries to achieve the net-zero carbon emissions goal by mid-century. Thus, the overall bullish backdrop highlights the growing demand for uranium, which can translate into handsome returns from the players in the space.
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SUFFERN, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CDx Diagnostics, Inc. announced that the WATS3D diagnostic platform has been incorporated in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice Update (CPU) on New Technology and Innovation for Surveillance and Screening in Barrett's Esophagus: Expert Review, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. WATS3D uses a unique wide-area sampling instrument, proprietary 3D imaging with AI analysis, and expert pathologists to reliably identify abnormal cells to help physicians prevent esophageal cancer.
"The CPU is based on a thorough review of the existing clinical literature and expert opinion. It includes several Best Practice Advice statements intended to provide gastroenterologists with real-world, actionable, practical advice on the management of BE," said Vivek Kaul, MD, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, Segal-Watson Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Rochester Medical Center. "The inclusion of WATS3D in this update is an important addition and presents an opportunity for clinicians to potentially increase their detection of BE and esophageal dysplasia, both endoscopically treatable precursors to one of the fastest growing and most fatal cancers in the United States."
WATS3D technology helps overcome the limitations associated with traditional upper endoscopy screening and surveillance methods. The CPU highlights some WATS3D clinical evidence, which demonstrated an increased yield for dysplasia detection, and that pathologic interpretation of these specimens has been shown to have significantly higher interobserver agreement, with a kappa of 0.86.
"CDx is committed to providing physicians with an AI-based diagnostic solution that empowers them to prevent esophageal cancer," said Bill Huffnagle, CEO of CDx Diagnostics. "The clinical value of adding WATS3D to the upper endoscopy screening and surveillance protocol has now been recognized by 4 major medical societies (AGA, ASGE, AFS, and SAGES). This is a significant accomplishment for CDx which underscores the clinical value of WATS3D and its continued role in preempting this potentially life-threatening disease, one patient at a time."
CDx Diagnostics' mission of Empowering Physicians with Innovative Technology to Prevent Esophageal Cancer, One Patient at a Time is accomplished through a proprietary diagnostic platform. This combination of technology synthesizes computer imaging, artificial intelligence, molecular biology and three-dimensional cytopathology to detect precancerous changes earlier and more reliably than prior methods. CDx tests require only a few minutes of practice time, are highly cost effective, widely reimbursed, and address a recognized critical gap in the current diagnostic standard of care. Routine clinical use of CDx testing has detected thousands of cancers and precancerous conditions that otherwise would have been missed in time for effective treatment. CDx Diagnostics is a Galen Partners portfolio company. To learn more, visit www.cdxdiagnostics.com.
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Peloton stock (NASDAQ: PTON) was down by double digits after the company reported earnings for its fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022. Earnings per share came in at $-3.68, which missed analysts’ consensus estimate of -$0.78 per PTON share. In the past nine quarters, the company has beaten estimates 4 times. In addition, sales decreased 28% year-over-year, with revenue hitting $678.7 million compared to $936.9 million. This was below the $718.2 million that analysts were looking for.
This decline in revenue can be attributed to a reduction in consumer demand compared to the pandemic boost.
To make matters worse, the company’s gross profit turned negative. Indeed, the gross margin contracted from 27.1% to -4.4%. The main driver of this was its Connected Fitness segment, which saw a gross margin of -98.1%. Peloton notes that the decline in Connected Fitness was caused by significant increases in inventory reserves, higher logistical and storage expenses, and the recall of its Tread+ product.
Investor Sentiment for PTON Stock is Currently Very Negative
The sentiment among TipRanks investors is currently very negative. Out of the 729,068 portfolios tracked by TipRanks, 1.1% hold PTON stock. In addition, the average portfolio weighting allocated towards PTON among those who do have a position is 2.92%. This suggests that investors of the company are somewhat confident about its future.
However, in the last 30 days, 1.4% of those holding the stock decreased their positions. As a result, the stock’s sentiment is below the sector average, as demonstrated in the following image:
What is the Target Price for PTON Stock?
Peloton has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on six Buys, seven Holds, and zero Sells assigned in the past three months. The average PTON stock price target of $18.15 implies 62.3% upside potential.
Conclusion: Another Weak Quarter for Peloton, but Bright Spots Exist
Peloton saw another weak quarter as the pandemic darling has been struggling ever since COVID-19 restrictions ended. Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that the company is in the middle of a turnaround plan, and there are a few bright spots. Most notably, subscription revenue was up 36% year-over-year and now accounts for the majority of revenue at 56.4%. In addition, subscription gross margin expanded from 63.3% to 67.9%.
CEO Barry McCarthy believes that subscriptions are the way forward for the company. Thus, it is a good sign to see this segment continue growing. In addition, he expects the company to be cash flow breakeven by the second half of Fiscal Year 2023. Therefore, if McCarthy can execute his vision, then PTON stock may be an interesting play. Nonetheless, there are better opportunities elsewhere. | https://www.tipranks.com/news/peloton-reports-q4-earnings-heres-why-the-stock-is-down | 2022-08-25T15:31:23Z | tipranks.com | control | https://www.tipranks.com/news/peloton-reports-q4-earnings-heres-why-the-stock-is-down | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Leading research solution recognized as Legal Information Solution winner
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that VitalLaw, its acclaimed research solution, has earned a bronze Stevie Award in the 19th Annual 2022 International Business Awards in the Legal Information Solution category.
VitalLaw is a leading research platform that provides world-class analysis and comprehensive support to legal professionals across industries. With more than 25,000 pieces of practical content and data visualization tools, VitalLaw gives customers access to solutions that enrich the entire legal process by delivering faster answers and deeper insights. The solution also provides customers with more consistent and current updating of laws and regulations, as well as expert content in key practice areas.
"VitalLaw enhances the customer experience by increasing productivity and providing expert analysis through a seamless workflow experience, and I am proud that it has been honored with a Stevie Award," said Ken Crutchfield, Vice President & General Manager of Legal Markets at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. "As we continue to invest in innovative technology, VitalLaw is a valuable, user-friendly platform that empowers customers to drive better outcomes for their clients."
Additionally, Crutchfield earned a gold Stevie Award in the Product Development/Management Executive of the Year category. Crutchfield was recognized for excelling at managing his team and leading them to effectively expand VitalLaw's primary source content and actionable insights through its successful launch.
The International Business Awards are the world's premier business awards program. More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories across industries. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 300 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process in June and July.
Details about the International Business Awards and the list of 2022 Stevie Award winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/IBA.
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD — A North Hollywood man was charged Wednesday with child abuse that police said led to permanent head and brain injuries to his 14- month-old son.
Cesar Cabrera, 21, was charged with assault on a child resulting in paralysis of a permanent nature and child abuse resulting in great bodily injury, police said.
Cabrera was identified as the suspect following a lengthy investigation led by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Abused Child Section, police said. He confessed during questioning and admitted to the abuse, police said.
Cabrera was arrested Tuesday and released after posting $100,000 bail. He is expected to return to court on Sept.13.
The boy was taken to a hospital by ambulance on March 22 for emergency surgery, after sustaining what was later identified as permanent head and brain injuries, police said.
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People have been warned as scammers try to prey on people amid the cost of living payment. The Department for Work and Pensions issued the first instalment of the £650 payment this summer.
It is thought a further one million tax credit claimants will also receive the £326 payment next month. In total, around six million people on disability payments will also get a £150 handout from September 20.
Meanwhile, an estimated eight million pensioner households are set to receive a £300 top-up to their Winter Fuel Payments in November and December.
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But the DWP said people are trying to take advantage of the crisis. Scammers are asking people to make contact to get their benefits and then asking for details in order to steal their cash, the Daily Record reports.
On social media, Gov.uk said: "You may be able to get a payment to help with the cost of living if you’re getting certain benefits or Tax Credits. You do not need to apply. You’ll be paid automatically. If you have had a message asking you to apply or contact someone about the payment, this might be a scam.”
Posting on its official Twitter channel this week, DWP remind people that if you are eligible for a cost of living payment:
- You do not need to apply for the payment
- You do not need to call DWP
- Payment to you is automatic
- DWP will never ask for personal details by SMS or email
If you do receive a text message asking you to apply for any of the cost of living payments, DWP advises that you forward it to 7726 - which is completely free to do and simply reports the message to your mobile phone provider.
Criminals and scammers are exploiting the cost of living crisis and looming recession. Reports of scams are on the rise with more and more victims falling prey to the ever more sophisticated techniques.
According to Moneysupermarket.com, you must be aware of email scams, text scams, website scams and scam adverts. In general, scammers contact people claiming to be an official body.
They tend to look legitimate and even have the right watermarks and logos in the messages. But you must be aware of certain tell-tale signs that you are being scammed.
Never believe any message that tells you to apply for a benefit or that you only have a limited time to apply. Also one of the most tell-tale signs is when someone asks you to "confirm" your bank details. Remember, Councils and government bodies will never ask you for this.
If you think you have been scammed, end all further communication immediately. Call your bank directly and cancel any recurring payments or call the new 159 hotline.
Report the scam to the police through Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or report a scam anonymously on the Action Fraud website. If you wish to seek further help, contact Citizens Advice Scams Action via the Citizens Advice website, or call its Scams Action helpline on 0808 250 5050.
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Mehmet Oz was quick to wish John Fetterman well and offer prayers as the Democrat recovered from a stroke earlier this year.
But now that the two are officially facing each other in one of the highest profile Senate races of 2022, the Republican Senate nominee and his campaign aides are making clear that they view their Democratic opponent's stroke -- and lingering health issues that have impacted his speech -- as fair game in the general election.
Oz's campaign, through a series of statements and comments to reporters, has already shown a stepped-up aggression on the state of the Democratic lieutenant governor's health months removed from his near deadly stroke. They have questioned Fetterman's diet, suggested he can't stand for more than 10 minutes and accused his campaign of lying about the health challenges Fetterman faces.
Fetterman and his team have responded by questioning the strategy, labeling it "grotesque" and suggesting it is even worse than politics as usual.
Oz's focus comes as the Republican candidate looks to shake off what has been a trying summer, where Fetterman -- even as he was off the campaign trail and recovering from the stroke and implementation of a pacemaker with a defibrillator -- consistently outraised Oz and opened a double-digit lead over him in some polls. The critiques stem from the fact Fetterman has yet to commit to debates against Oz.
"One candidate had a stroke 3 months ago, and the other is a professional television personality, so our eyes are wide open about whose strengths this plays to," Joe Calvello, a spokesperson for Fetterman, said in response to questions about the debates. "Still, John is up for debating Oz -- we're not going to do this on Oz's terms and timeline,"
Fetterman has said that his stroke almost killed him and that he did not do enough to look after his own health. When he fully reemerged earlier this month with an event in Erie, he said, "Three months ago, my life could have ended but I'm so grateful to be here tonight as well."
He followed up his return with a union-focused rally in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, and he will headline a rally on Sunday in Mercer County.
Fetterman's speech was halting at the events in Erie and Pittsburgh, with the candidate sometimes taking long pauses and dropping words. Democrats who attended a Fetterman fundraiser over the summer reported a similar experience with the lieutenant governor -- his speech was focused but, at times, halting.
It's something that Republicans have used to question whether Fetterman is even fit to campaign for Senate.
On Tuesday, Oz's campaign highlighted this stepped-up focus with a statement that looked to draw attention away from the now much-maligned video of Oz attacking rising prices under President Joe Biden by putting together a crudité plate -- not exactly the appetizer of the people -- at a local grocery story. Fetterman's campaign has hounded Oz for the video, including selling "Let them eat crudité" stickers and filming a fundraising video that questioned whether the wealthy Oz could actually represent the commonwealth.
In response, Oz spokeswoman Rachel Tripp lashed out: "If John Fetterman had ever eaten a vegetable in his life, then maybe he wouldn't have had a major stroke and wouldn't be in the position of having to lie about it constantly."
Fetterman's campaign has been tight-lipped on details about the candidate's recovery. A Fetterman spokesman has said the candidate is "doing really well," "walking 5-6 miles a day" and "following doctor's orders," but Fetterman has been cautious about speaking one-on-one with reporters in the wake of his stroke and discussing his own health challenges.
Oz's shift to focus on his health looks to seize on that uncertainty.
To criticize Fetterman for failing to agree to debate Oz, campaign communications director Brittany Yanick said, "If John is too sick to debate and is concerned he can not stand in front of cameras for more than 10 minutes, then he should just say so."
It's a significant shift for Oz. The candidate initially responded to Fetterman's stroke by tweeting that he was "thankful that (Fetterman) received care so quickly" and that his "whole family is praying for your speedy recovery."
Just weeks ago, when asked about Fetterman's first event, Oz said he was "over the moon" that the lieutenant governor was back to campaigning, saying, "I'd love to have him out there talking about what he wants to do to make Pennsylvania a better place."
Fetterman and his campaign have responded to Oz's attacks with calls for empathy and criticism of the strategy.
"I had a stroke. I survived it. I'm truly so grateful to still be here today," Fetterman said in response to the Oz campaign's "eaten a vegetable" statement. "I know politics can be nasty, but even then, I could never imagine ridiculing someone for their health challenges."
Fetterman's wife, Gisele, called the vegetable statement "grotesque" and Val Arkoosh, a doctor and one of the Democrats who ran against Fetterman in the Senate primary, told reporters that, "No real doctor, or any decent human being, would ever mock a stroke victim."
But Barney Keller, an Oz campaign spokesman, told CNN on Wednesday that they fully stand by their questions about Fetterman's health, including the suggestion that he eat more vegetables, and argued that the focus is primarily aimed at getting Fetterman to debate.
"I don't see how it is ridicule to encourage someone to have a healthier lifestyle," Keller said. "Nobody is attacking his health. We all hope he gets better. What we are criticizing is him lying about his health. That is an important distinction."
Keller says that the Oz campaign will continue to focus on Fetterman's health "so long as he continues to lie about it."
"Since the primary, the guy has had two Zoom interviews and two public appearance and all we are saying is stop pretending like everything is OK and just say you can't debate because you aren't not able to," Keller concluded.
Calvello responded to the accusation of lying by saying Fetterman has been "clear about his health. As he told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette a few weeks back, he's in speech therapy, and as he told KDKA, he still has some trouble with some auditory processing."
"We're trying to have an honest conversation about health, one that thousands of Pennsylvanians have probably had with their own families," Calvello said. "But let's be clear: Last night, Oz's team made an extremely insensitive and frankly unhinged remark about John's health."
Keller's commentary reflects the way Republicans have started to argue privately and publicly that Fetterman's health is on the table as a campaign issue.
"You have to put Fetterman on defense and this is the way to do it," said a top Republican strategist working on Senate races.
The operative admitted that Oz and Republicans "have to be careful about how you talk about it," but "raising questions about his health is completely fair and on the table."
Democrats who have attended Fetterman's events have been far more forgiving.
"When someone is recovering from that serious of a situation," said Pittsburgh steelworker Jojo Burgess, "I think that he's back fairly quickly, to be honest with you."
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For 12 years, I’ve been moonlighting as a newspaper columnist.
My day job as a real estate agent and state Realtor board member provided the fodder for my weekly missives to you, my readers. And for a dozen trips around the sun, it’s been my mission to guide you through the intricacies of buying and selling one of life’s most precious assets: a home.
From how to create an eye-pleasing V shape in sofa pillows to how to navigate taxes and closing costs, from decorating tips to termite extermination, I’ve served up advice, admonitions, suggestions, wit and, in my humble opinion, even wisdom.
I’ve penned more than 500 columns, my editor estimates.
Ninety-nine percent of the content came from housing deals I helped broker over the years and from all the ‘splaining I’ve had to do with clients and fellow agents.
Occasionally, I’d get feedback from readers.
A gentleman named Bill called a few times to say he appreciates my take on things. A cat lady reached out to object to my using the expression, “there’s more than one way to skin a cat.”
One broker told me he used my column in weekly office meetings to train his agents. Several readers called asking for advice, and there was one sad story from a victim of wire fraud. For the most part, I’ve saved my advice for my own clients and for this column.
I’ve written about finance, fraud, HOAs, repairs, organizing, cleaning, painting, planting, photography and, in recent years, about keeping COVID-19 at bay.
And now, dear readers, I think I may have said all that I can think of saying.
Which is to say, it’s time for me to call it quits.
As a final token of my hope and prayer for your success, I’ll recap the most important snippets of advice I’ve shared with you these past 12 years. In no particular order, they are:
Do the math when it comes to the money: Know your maximum down payment, anticipated closing costs and target monthly total payment (PITIA – principle, interest, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, and homeowner’s association dues).
Get pre-approved for a loan so you not only know what loan amount you qualify for based on your income, assets and credit score, but also the anticipated interest rate.
Refine your requirements: The more precise you can be about what you want and don’t want, the easier it will be to find the short list of options when you are ready to buy.
Flip the switch from selling your home to selling a house: It is crucial to your success as a seller to file away all of the memories you’ve created and look at your house as an asset you are leveraging to get you to your next destination, rather than the sentimental family home.
Protect your property: When you are getting ready to invite complete strangers into your home, protect yourself and your valuables. Stash away jewels, firearms, prescription meds and small electronics to keep them out of sight and inaccessible. Install security cameras and review the record after each showing.
Expect to be overwhelmed: Whether it’s a never-ending stream of showings making your life significantly more chaotic, or receiving multiple offers within days or not getting any showing requests at all, there will be a lot added to your plate during this process.
Keep calm, carve out the time to deal with the extra work, and give yourself some grace: But don’t procrastinate or dillydally – this is a short-term project and will be over in a few weeks or months.
Expect a bump in the road: Something unexpected is likely to happen. Termites, slab leaks, roof leaks, unpermitted additions and closing delays are just a few examples of unexpected conditions you may encounter along your journey.
Trust that these can usually be remedied with creativity, negotiations and money.
Put in the work: Clean the carpet or replace it with new white carpet to make your rooms look better.
Clean the walls, floors, windows and cabinets. Declutter. Remove all personal photos.
Get matching towels. Get matching bedding, with a ton of complimentary pillows.
Trim the trees, fertilize the lawn and fill the beds with flowers.
Market conditions matter: The primary factors to be aware of when buying or selling are supply, demand and interest rates. It’s Econ 101 from there.
Read the contract: Yes, it is long. Yes, it is tedious. Yes, you should read it.
If you must ask if it needs to be disclosed, it should be disclosed: Barking dogs, slow draining patios, rickety fences, noisy neighbors as well as the broken faucet in the shower.
There are pages of disclosures to prod your memory, but they don’t cover everything. Disclose everything you can think of that might influence the vale or desirability of your house.
Start packing as soon as possible: Even before the sign goes in the yard, start packing.
Sort your things into items to pack for the move to the new home, donate to a local charity, throw away. This is arguably the most difficult part, so getting ahead of it might ease the process.
If I come across something new and unique that needs to be said, I’ll submit another column. Until then, Aloha.
Leslie Sargent Eskildsen is an agent with RealtyOne Group West and a member of the California Association of Realtors’ board of directors. She can be reached at 949-678-3373 or leslie@leslieeskildsen.com.
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Some people could miss out on a £150 grant to help toward energy costs. People are being urged to act now in case they do not claim on time.
The rebate aims to help households in council tax bands A-D to help cope with the huge rise in energy bills. It is believed that over one million eligible households will not receive the grant automatically due to not using direct debit and not applying for the rebate.
Now, the Government has given councils a deadline of September 30 to pay the funds, The Mirror reports. Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said: "This is a botched Government scheme which leaves families and pensioners out in the cold. It was clear from the start that payments were never going to reach some of those who need it most. Now time is running out to save people from catastrophic energy bills.
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"It is a national disgrace that pensioners in Britain will be choosing between heating and eating this winter. Yet we have a zombie government refusing to act even when their own half-baked programmes are proved to be unworkable."
Andrew Western of the Local Government Association said councils had “worked hard” to distribute the £150, but it “has been a significant task and not without its challenges”. He added: “Anyone who is eligible for the £150 payment, but who has not claimed for it yet, should contact their council as soon as possible.”
While most people who pay council tax by direct debit got the £150 automatically, those who don’t had to apply to their council. Councils have been ordered to run “pre-payment checks” on people who apply to ensure they are eligible. The Lib Dems analysed responses to Freedom of Information requests they sent in mid-July to 155 councils.
Leeds had 70,000 eligible non-direct debit residents who had not applied. The London boroughs of Hackney, Waltham Forest and Tower Hamlets had 45,000, 33,000 and 32,000.
Cornwall Council had nearly 30,000 residents who had not applied while Hull and Bournemouth each had nearly 20,000. Four councils still do not have payment processes in place and have spoken to Local Government Minister Paul Scully.
Councils say they have invited applications online and by phone, and have offered bank account transfers, vouchers and Post Office payments. But town, city and county halls will no longer be refunded by the government for any £150 payments they make after September 30.
They can continue to use a £144m discretionary fund but only until November 30. A Government spokeswoman said: “In a matter of months, more than £2bn has been paid out, helping more than 15million households as part of our wider £37bn support package to help with cost of living pressures.
“Councils have been given £28m to deliver the payments, including to set up software and recruit staff and they have until the end of September to do so. We are urging councils to make payments without further delay and have given a host of options to do this quickly and securely – including bank account transfers, council tax account credits or a voucher-based system.”
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A trailer for Sam Mendes's Empire of Light, filmed in Margate, has been released. The clip posted on Twitter by Searchlight Pictures shows actress Olivia Colman in different locations in the seaside town while Toby Jones describes the magic of cinema.
The film, which will be released on December 9, portrays a love story in the 1980s and is set in the iconic Dreamland cinema. As well as Colman and Young, it also stars Colin Firth, Tom Brooke and Michael Ward.
The movie's producers transformed the cinema into a snowy wonderland, as seen in pictures earlier this year. Filming started in February and continued until the summer.
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In the trailer, Toby Young's character describes what happens in a cinema, saying: "Film: it's just static frames with darkness in between. But there's a little flaw in your optic nerve, so if I run the film at 24 frames per second it creates an illusion of motion. An illusion of life.
"So you don't see the darkness. Out there they just see a beam of light. And nothing happens without light."
As he speaks we see what appears to be a love story taking place between Colman and Ward.
Twitter users were quick to share their excitement under the video. One said: "I'm getting emotional for a 1 minute teaser... I'm not going to survive this film am I?"
Another commented: "So...this year's Oscars now has a front runner," while a third added: "I'm already crying. Oh, and Olivia Coleman is a goddess."
Earlier this year, producers of the film set off over 1,000 fireworks as part of the production. Pictures also showed Colman battling some artificial weather conditions as part of the filming - and we can now see the effects of that work in the trailer, as the actress is shown walking along the snowy seafront.
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After launching a strike less than a week ago, an estimated 2,000 Frontier Communications workers are back on the job after the telecom firm agreed to limit its practice of subcontracting work.
The employees — which announced their return late Wednesday — said the company’s continued use of “inexperienced” subcontractors has been threatening their jobs and undermining customer service.
The Southern California employees, represented by Communications Workers of America (CWA), walked off the job Friday, Aug. 19, claiming Frontier exceeded the level of subcontracting allowed under their collective bargaining agreement.
Under the workers’ labor agreement, no more than 5% of Frontier’s workforce can be subcontractors, the union said.
“This is a huge victory for CWA members at Frontier who stayed one day longer, one day stronger on the picket line and refused to settle for the company’s excuses and empty promises,” CWA Local 9510 Executive Vice President Kenny Williams said in a statement. “It’s proof that we can successfully fight back when we come together, mobilize and build solidarity.”
Although the issues relating to subcontracting are resolved, the employees are still fighting for a new contract. They’ve been working without one since April 16. That’s when the extension of their previous labor agreement (which expired in September 2021) ran out.
The union said “low-road subcontracting” has become increasingly common in the telecommunications industry. Carriers rely on “a vast network” of contracting companies to build out their networks and connect customers to broadband, CWA said, often cutting their own union employees out of much of the work.
In a statement released the day the strike began, Frontier said the issue had been “wholly mischaracterized.”
“Like most companies, we’re using contractors to fill a gap as we actively recruit new talent in a tight labor market,” the company said. “Other factors have also pushed us to engage more contractors than normal, like weather-related repair issues, meeting PUC service requirements and employees not willing to meet overtime requirements.”
Frontier said it had been bargaining in good faith to reach a fair contract for both sides.
Andi Balentine, a local business support specialist with Frontier and executive vice president of CWA Local 9575, said problems have been occurring in Southern California that are directly related to subcontractors.
“When subcontractors lay fiber cable, sometimes it fails to work so we have to send out one of our technicians to fix it,” the 49-year-old Camarillo resident said. “When you’re not trained by the company but are dealing with company-specific systems … that makes it hard.”
Frank Arce, CWA District 9’s vice president, said he was grateful for the community support workers received during the walkout.
“I have no doubt in my mind that our members are ready, able and willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that Frontier provides quality service and good jobs for Californians,” he said.
Frontier filed for bankruptcy in April 2020 after telling investors its financial troubles and customer losses were caused by a “significant under-investment in fiber deployment and limited enterprise product offerings.”
The filing marked “the end of an era during which Frontier Communications racked up roughly $17.5 billion in debt as part of an aggressive expansion campaign that turned it into one of the nation’s largest telecom companies,” the Wall Street Journal reported.
The company expanded over the years, in part, by buying former Verizon and AT&T wireline operations.
Frontier emerged from bankruptcy in May 2021 with plans to double its fiber cabling to an additional 3 million homes and businesses.
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The White House rounded out the senior ranks of its press and communications operation on Thursday, naming a new No. 2 spokesperson and promoting other communications aides.
Olivia Dalton, who until recently served as the US Mission to the United Nations' spokesperson and communications director, will join the White House as principal deputy press secretary, according to an internal White House memo obtained by CNN.
Dalton's hire fills a critical vacancy that has existed for three months since White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left that position to take the helm of the briefing room podium.
Kate Berner, a deputy communications director and longtime aide to President Joe Biden, has been promoted to principal deputy communications director. And Herbie Ziskend, a senior communications adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, will also join the West Wing as a deputy communications director.
"They bring to the table experience, creativity, insight and a willingness to take on any challenge and we are lucky to have them on our teams!" reads the memo, which is signed by senior adviser Anita Dunn, White House communications director Kate Bedingfield and Jean-Pierre.
Dalton will bring important foreign policy experience to the principal deputy position after serving as the USUN spokesperson from the start of the Biden administration until June. She also ran communications for the US's Operation Allies Welcome, which worked to bring Afghan refugees to the US amid the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Dalton also headed up communications for the Biden-Harris transition team working to get Cabinet officials through Senate confirmation.
Berner was previously viewed as a potential contender to succeed Bedingfield as White House communications director until Bedingfield reneged on her resignation in July and decided to stay in the post.
The slate of moves flesh out the White House's press and communications operation heading into the pivotal midterms campaign season, with Biden set to spend more time on the road selling the recent legislative successes of his administration and Congress.
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There is so much more on offer than just academic excellence for sixth formers joining St Lawrence College. The community-centred Sixth Form experience at St Lawrence College is the perfect bridge between school and university and allows individuals to thrive socially as well as academically.
Located in the heart of Ramsgate, St Lawrence College was granted the status of ‘World Class High Performance Learning School’ and is one of the first 14 schools globally to achieve this accolade. The focus on independence, higher order thinking skills and soft skills provide an excellent framework for high performance.
Equally, pupils will get to interact, socialise and learn alongside British and international pupils from around the world, creating a diverse and culturally rich environment for learning.
Here’s just some of the benefits that those who choose St Lawrence College as the place to continue their education can experience.
Access additional academic qualifications
For pupils aspiring to the most competitive university courses and institutions, St Lawrence College has a competitive courses group for like-minded pupils to get together regularly and push each other to excellence. This is an opportunity to build skills and broaden horizons through undertaking challenges, research and presentation tasks to help them succeed in the interview process and beyond.
Coinciding with their chosen subjects, pupils can also undertake the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) which is a sixth-form qualification that involves students choosing a topic, carrying out research, creating a report or product, and delivering a presentation. Many universities and employers look favourably upon an EPQ when assessing applications. EPQs also help prepare you for managing independent research and project management, which are common features of university study and the world of work.
For those who are financially minded, and are considering a career in accountancy, banking, or something similar, the London Institute of Banking & Finance Certificate is on offer at the school. The qualification aims to give a greater understanding of financial planning and can support entry to university on finance and banking courses and a wide range of other disciplines. It ensures that learners understand the financial sector and have a range of transferable skills and knowledge.
Experience day-to-day life on an award-winning campus
The 45 acre grounds have been described as an ‘oasis’ of green within Ramsgate, with the school recently being recognised as the winner of the South & South East in Bloom Awards 2021.
The extensive campus boasts a vast array of modern facilities, as well as an exclusive sixth form only study area and centre, located within the large library. Included in the school fees are hot lunches as well as a wide-ranging salad bar, but there’s also a dedicated coffee shop and cafe which can be used for more relaxed occasions. Selling fresh coffee, sandwiches, cakes, paninis and snacks, it’s the perfect place to socialise with friends.
Pupils will also have access to the on-site gym, sports hall and extensive sporting facilities. For those who excel in a sport and want to explore their potential further, The Sports Excellence Programme provides a structured training and development route across core sports for talented young people.
With past international athletes on the coaching staff who focus on aspects of their performance including psychological, physiological, nutrition, athletic lifestyle and time management, pupils will be in a prime position to discover where they can take their talent.
Enjoy the variety of events of activities available
An abundance of events and activities await throughout the year and range from recognising cultural events to celebrating sporting triumphs. Previous events have included a MasterChef competition, Cultural Appreciation Day, sports competitions, barbecues, dinners, and more.
There’s plenty of opportunities for pupils to take part in trips abroad, and one of the highlights of the year is the summer ball. There’s also extra-curricular activities that pupils can choose to get involved in. The Combined Cadet Force offers the opportunity to get involved in either the RAF or Army regiments. This includes weekly training, excursions, camps and enrichment days throughout the year.
Build connections and lifelong friendships
The school community is reflective of the kind experienced at universities; with over 26 nationalities across the school, they have many different cultures represented, creating a modern and vibrant community in which to learn.
When pupils join, they will be automatically enrolled into the St Lawrence College Network which helps to connect school alumni and current students. Whatever stage of life they’re at; whether going off to university, graduating, starting a career or launching a business, they can reap the lifelong benefits of being connected through the network.
It aims to bring together all members of the community, past and present, to help establish professional leads and provide mentoring, careers advice, placement opportunities and more.
When are the open days?
During the open days, prospective pupils and their families can look around the school grounds and facilities to find out more. They can also meet the teachers and hear directly from the Head of College as well as meet current pupils.
The open days are on the following dates:
- Saturday 17th September - Senior Open Day (11:00am)
- Friday 7th October - Junior Open Day (09:30am)
- Saturday 8th October - Autumn Tours
To register your attendance on one of the open days, use the following link here. Please note that spaces are limited.
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LOS ANGELES — A California man who smuggled more than 1,700 wild animals into the United States, including 60 reptiles hidden in his clothing, pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges.
Jose Manuel Perez, 30, of Oxnard, entered pleas to two counts of smuggling and a charge of wildlife trafficking.
Prosecutors said that from 2016 to this February, Perez and his accomplices used social media to arrange to smuggle animals from Mexico and Hong Kong. Most were reptiles and included Yucatan box turtles, Mexican box turtles, baby crocodiles and Mexican beaded lizards, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice.
It is illegal to import the animals without permits under an international treaty on the trade of endangered species, the DOJ said.
Perez paid accomplices a crossing fee to drive animals from Mexico to El Paso, Texas, where he had them shipped to his family’s Ventura County home and resold them to customers throughout the U.S., authorities said.
He also made some three dozen trips to Mexico himself to pick up animals, and on Feb. 25 he was arrested while trying to enter the U.S. with 60 reptiles hidden in bags of his clothing, prosecutors said. Three of the reptiles died.
The smuggled reptiles were worth about $739,000, authorities estimated.
Perez fled to Tijuana in June while out on bond but was quickly captured and returned to the U.S. He could face up to 20 years in federal prison for each smuggling count when he’s sentenced on Dec. 1.
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The nation’s homebuying slowdown is intensifying.
- The National Association of Realtors’ index of contract signings to purchase previously owned homes decreased 1% from a month earlier to 89.8. That followed a nearly 9% decline in June.
- Sales of newly constructed homes fell by 12.6% in July from June and were down 29.6% from a year ago, according to a joint report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the US Census Bureau. It was the second consecutive month of declines.
Pending home sales
They fell in July for the sixth time this year to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, extending the housing market’s sharp downturn as high borrowing costs sideline prospective buyers.
Pending home sales are often looked to as a leading indicator of existing-home purchases given properties typically go under contract a month or two before they’re sold.
High home prices and a run-up in mortgage rates this year have pushed home ownership out of reach for many would-be buyers. The pullback has been swift and severe, with a range of measures pointing to weaker sales and construction activity.
Bubble watch: Half of California homes 10% or more overvalued
The monthly bill on a typical home with a 20% down payment rose to $1,841 in the second quarter, according to a separate NAR report out earlier this month. That’s up 32%, or $444, from the first quarter and a 50% jump from a year earlier.
“This month’s very modest decline reflects the recent retreat in mortgage rates,” Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said in a statement. “Inventories are growing for homes in the upper price ranges, but limited supply at lower price points is hindering transaction activity.”
Contract signings decreased in three of four regions, led by a 2.7% drop in the Midwest. Pending home sales rose in the West.
New home sales
Only 511,000 new homes were sold last month, at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down from a revised 585,000 in June. That’s the lowest sales number since January 2016. A year ago, 726,000 newly constructed homes were sold.
Meanwhile, the median price for a new construction home rose to $439,400, up from $402,400 the previous month.
New home sales have been trending lower as prospective buyers see their budgets stretched thin by long construction times, mounting costs and rising mortgage rates. The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was above 5% for all of July, having risen more than two percentage points since January.
“Sales of new homes continue to crumple under the weight of high prices and higher mortgage rates,” said Robert Frick, corporate economist at Navy Federal Credit Union.
As inventories of new homes rise, a pullback in prices is probably coming, Frick said, although there’s a limit to how low they can go given the cost of materials, land and labor that get baked into builders’ costs.
“Given builders are pulling back plans to construct more homes, we won’t be building our way out of the current housing crisis for years,” said Frick.
Big picture
The latest data continues to paint a challenging picture for the US housing market, said John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction and chairman of the Real Estate Roundtable.
“While the Federal Reserve attempts to reduce inflation, rising construction and land costs, supply chain disruptions and the labor shortage are contributing to the growing gap between housing demand and supply,” he said.
In the short term, Fish said, controlling inflation will be an important step toward improving the housing market and broader economy. But there are structural issues that need to be addressed for a successful economy in the long-term, Fish said, like developing land-use policies that are aligned with federal and local governments, developing more housing, and investing in technologies that will help lower the cost of construction to make development more attractive.
“We’re witnessing a housing recession in terms of declining home sales and home building,” Lawrence Yun, the chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, said last week after new data showed that existing home sales had fallen for the sixth month in a row. “However, it’s not a recession in home prices.”
This time, the housing market’s adjustment is likely to be far less severe than the correction in 2008 because there are still fewer homes for sale than households that would like to buy them, said Kelly Mangold of RCLCO Real Estate Consulting.
“Underlying demand for for-sale new homes remains,” she said.
And an upshot of the downturn for buyers is that there may be less competition and more price cuts.
“For those who are still motivated to buy, the market has become a less competitive space and buyers are not facing the bidding wars that characterized much of the earlier phases of the pandemic,” she said.
Bloomberg and CNN contributed to this report.
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Access to the Selah area from I-82 will be limited Thursday as highway ramps will be closed for construction work.
The off ramp from the I-82 westbound lane to Firing Center Road, as well as the East Selah Road on ramp for I-82 near milepost 29 won't be accessible, according to a release from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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Good news for salmon and rafters: it’s flip-flop time in the Yakima River Basin.
The annual operation to help spawning and incubation of chinook salmon eggs and improve water storage will begin in late August, the Bureau of Reclamation announced in a news release Monday.
Flows out of the upper Yakima River Basin — Keechelus and Cle Elum reservoirs — will decrease, while flow from Kachess and Rimrock reservoirs will increase, affecting flows in the Tieton and Naches rivers and drawing rafters from across the state.
“This annual flip-flop operation maintains relatively low, more natural flows, which are important for chinook salmon spawning in the upper Yakima, Cle Elum, and Bumping rivers,” the news release said. “It also allows Reclamation to reduce impacts on irrigation water supplies by allowing lower reservoir releases throughout the winter to improve storage for the coming season.”
Reclamation will begin diverting water into the Yakima River near Thorp after Labor Day weekend, and the office encouraged people to exercise caution, especially in that area. The release said buoys and warning signs will be in place in the Yakima River by Sept. 8 through mid-October.
“Please avoid areas where spillway water flows into the river, portage around buoys, and stay out of dangerously turbulent flows,” it said.
By Sept. 15, flows below Cle Elum Reservoir will decrease to a low of about 250 cubic feet per second, according to the release.
Flows out of Rimrock will increase to the 1,000-1,800 cubic feet per second range by Labor Day weekend and 1,700-2,400 cfs by mid-September, depending on irrigation demands and weather conditions, it said.
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A researcher explains the capabilities of the Center for Freshwater Research and Education at Lake Superior State University to U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and an audience of Coast Guard officials and other stakeholders Aug. 24, 2022. Lake Superior State University is home to the Coast Guard's new Great Lakes Center of Expertise, which examines the impacts of freshwater oil spills and their responses. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer John Masson.
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U.S. Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations East participate in a re-enlistment ceremony during a Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) Town Hall on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 25, 2022. The event provided a venue for Manpower & Reserve Affairs to provide Marines information on the benefits of continuing service via re-enlistments, special duty assignments, and the active reserves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian M. Garcia)
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North Hunterdon-Voorhees voters to decide on $6.5M school project
CLINTON TOWNSHIP – The North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District Board of Education voted unanimously on Tuesday to put a $6.5 million bond referendum on November’s election ballot.
The referendum funds necessary facilities upgrades, renovations and repairs at North Hunterdon and Voorhees high schools, with a goal to maintain safe facilities and improve energy efficiency, school district officials said.
"Our high schools date back to the 1950s and 1970s, so it is important that we continue to address our aging facilities and make the necessary upgrades just as a homeowner would," said Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Bender. "With state aid still available for capital projects and the savings we have in our budget, we are able to move ahead with our continued focus on safety and upgrading to more energy-efficient systems."
If approved, the district would receive up to 40% in state aid and combined with budget savings, the projects would not result in a tax increase to residents and can be paid off immediately, according to school district officials.
"The Board has continued to examine the status of our aging facilities and prioritize the areas that are most in need of renovations or upgrades," said Board of Education President Jessica Viotto. "This referendum would continue the Board’s focus on energy efficiency and safety, while staying fiscally responsible to the community as the referendum will not raise taxes."
The proposed work includes HVAC improvements and upgrades at North Hunterdon, where school district officials said the units are beyond their useful life expectancy and would be replaced with high-efficiency equipment providing fresh air ventilation, improved air filtration, heating and cooling for classrooms.
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North Hunterdon would also get new fire-rated interior stair doors, a renovation of the boys locker room and updates to physical education teachers offices and the coaches locker room.
At Voorhees, the plan includes ventilation upgrades to units servicing kitchen, first-floor locker rooms and the rear gymnasium, as well as replacing inefficient pipe insulation.
Voorhees would also see the removal and replacement of concrete and railroad tie steps along the wall of the pedestrian bridge. In addition, the deteriorating wood retaining wall, wood staircase and railings at the soccer and lacrosse field (“The Pit”) would be removed and replaced.
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Somerset Patriots to host addiction awareness and recovery event this weekend
BRIDGEWATER – Everybody needs a helping hand now and then.
TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, on Saturday will host Operation Helping Hand's second annual Overdose Awareness and Recovery Event to raise awareness of addiction and to honor the individuals whose lives have been lost to the disease.
Saturday's event is a collaboration of the Somerset and Warren counties' prosecutor's offices.
Participating in the event are the following community groups: Community in Crisis of Bernardsville, EmPower Somerset – Pioneer Family Success Center of Somerville, Parent to Parent Addiction Services of Washington Borough, Prevention Links of Roselle, Recovery Centers of America, Somerset County Department of Human Services, Somerset Treatment Services and The Greater Raritan Workforce Board – Pathways to Recovery.
New Jersey State Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, has donated naloxone kits to be distributed toon those who are at-risk of an opioid overdose or will be in a position to administer the antidote to a person experiencing an overdose.
Operation Helping Hand is a program where law enforcement identifies individuals with substance use disorders and works with community partners to provide a point of entry for those individuals into treatment and recovery support services.
Also see:Career assistance available for those impacted by the opioid epidemic
Through personal outreach, Operation Helping Hand's goal is to have law enforcement officers, accompanied by recovery support specialists, engage residents by providing on-the-spot referrals to treatment programs and other resources.
Former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal developed Operation Helping Hand as an innovative way to combat opioid addiction in Bergen County where he was county prosecutor in 2016.
When Grewal became attorney general, Operation Helping Hand was launched in five counties in June 2018. With federal and state funds, the program was expanded to 17 counties in September 2018, and to all 21 counties in September 2019.
Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said anyone seeking addiction services can call Somerset County's Operation Helping Hand at 908-393-8888, visit its website or email ohh@co.somerset.nj.us.
The Somerset Patriots will play the New Hampshire Fisher Cats at 7:05 p.m. Fireworks will follow the game.
Email: mdeak@mycentraljersey.com
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Police, paramedics sued over Somerville man’s overdose death
SOMERVILLE – The father of a borough man who died of an overdose two years ago has sued borough police and hospital paramedics, accusing them of negligence for not taking him to the hospital after he was revived from an overdose two days before his passing.
Jonathan Reina Sr. filed the suit Friday in Superior Court in Somerset County in connection with the death of his son, Jonathan C. Reina Jr., in August 2020 at the age of 19.
The lawsuit does not say the cause of the death.
Neither the Somerville Police Department nor Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset have filed an answer to the lawsuit.
According to the lawsuit, police were called Aug. 20, 2020 to an East Main Street address on a report of a non-responsive overdose victim.
Also see:Career assistance available for those impacted by the opioid epidemic
Police officers administered Narcan, an antidote for opioid overdose, and when Reina's condition did not improve, a second dose was given and he regained consciousness, according to the lawsuit.
Reina denied to police any opioid use and told police he had only ingested alcohol, according to the suit. He also declined to turn over any controlled dangerous substances he might have, the lawsuit says.
When paramedics arrived at the scene, Reina refused any further medical treatment and, according to the suit, he signed a form refusing transportation to the hospital.
The suit charges that both the police officers and paramedics left the scene, leaving Reina to walk home.
His father was never made aware that his son had experienced an overdose, the suit says.
The father saw his son sleeping in a recliner at home before he left for work on Aug. 20 and when he returned from work, he saw his son was still in the recliner, according to the lawsuit.
He and his wife then left the house and when he returned, he noticed his son had not moved. After he approached his son "to find him cold to the touch and non-responsive," he called 911 and his son was pronounced dead, the lawsuit says.
The lawsuit charges that the police were negligent in failing to take him to the hospital or to his home and not notify his parents of the overdose.
The lawsuit also charges that the hospital paramedics were negligent in not taking him to the hospital after the revival from the overdose.
The teen had recently graduated from Somerville High School and was enrolled in Raritan Valley Community College.
Email: mdeak@mycentraljersey.com
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