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Kiwi Farms, a website notoriously known for harassing, threatening and stalking people, has been kicked off its platforms.
On KCUR's Up To Date, Steve Kraske spoke with Debi Jackson, a Kansas City woman whose family was the victim of doxxing and harassment from Kiwi Farms after their trans child Avery became one of the first transgender people to appear on the the cover of National Geographic.
Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news.
Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love, Trevor Grandin, and KCUR Studios and edited by Gabe Rosenberg and Lisa Rodriguez.
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Rep. Sharice Davids faces a stiff challenge in her bid to keep her 3rd congressional district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
While Davids defeated her opponent — Republican Amanda Adkins — by a margin of over 40,000 votes in 2020, the composition of her home district has drastically changed and now leans more Republican.
In what critics called blatant gerrymandering, the GOP-controlled legislature redrew the district last session to include more rural Miami, Franklin and Anderson counties and remove more ethnically diverse parts of Wyandotte County north of Interstate 70 into the Republican-leaning 2nd district.
For KCUR’s daily news podcast Kansas City Today, Brian Ellison recently spoke with both Davids and Adkins about their priorities ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
Here is his conversation with Davids about campaigning in a changing district, lowering every day costs for Kansas families, and the effect of Kansas’ recent vote on abortion rights.
This interview has been edited for clarity.
Brain Ellison: What do you see as the key issues that should decide this race in the minds of the voters?
Sharice Davids: The things I'm hearing about the most from folks are issues around what I'll call lowering costs for folks. I think a lot of people are just feeling really kind of squeezed right now because of either inflation or supply chain issues. Coming out of the pandemic has led a lot of people to really see just how tightly squeezed they are.
The other thing that I would say, because of the recent Supreme Court ruling, are issues around access to reproductive healthcare. I’m pushing against extreme policies that would lead people to have politicians making their healthcare decisions for them.
Would you want to see more of the same financial policy directions or would you want to see something different?
I've been very, very focused on lowering costs. My mom raised me and my brothers by herself. I grew up seeing what it looks like to have to navigate a really tight budget. I've been looking at ways to enact policies and push for legislation like the recent Inflation Reduction Act.
We were able to cap the cost of insulin for folks who were on Medicare at $35 a month. We’re looking at ways to fix our supply chains so that we're making more domestically.
I think we can make a lot of stuff here in Kansas. That's things like semiconductors and medical supplies. I'm gonna continue to push for things that are just like common sense tools that the federal government can use to help lower costs for folks. Particularly for when stuff's really hard.
I've been pushing for a suspension of the federal gas tax. There are definitely things that I would encourage folks to look at and see some of the work that I've gotten the chance to do for Kansas.
Are you concerned about the budget deficit?
I have certainly, in my time in the house, been a big proponent of making sure that we're being as fiscally responsible as we can be. Which I think, again, is probably part of growing up seeing what it looks like to really have to manage your budget. The Inflation Reduction Act actually does make a 300 billion payment on the national debt, which will, in the long term, help us reduce some of those inflationary pressures.
It also helps with the capping of prescription drug costs, including insulin, but we're also gonna see that Medicare's gonna be able to negotiate prescription drug prices. That will not only save folks who are on Medicare money, but it also saves the overall taxpayer money.
With the vote on the constitutional amendment, Is abortion something that should be dealt with at the state level or is this an important issue for you in Congress?
After Roe got overturned, I think it's important to think about the impact that it had on people, almost immediately, here in Kansas. We were watching as our neighboring states were enacting or attempting to enact very extreme pieces of legislation. Because of where we're at, right on the state line here, we saw it much more up close and personal. People were just scared and their lives were upended. Without Roe a lot of people just acutely felt that lack of protection for their rights.
I think it's up to each individual voter how much of a priority they're gonna put on it. I do think people should know where I'm at. People should know where Adkins is at on this. I have fought to make sure that people have the ability to make their own decisions with their doctor and not have a politician making a decision for them around what are very difficult decisions. My opponent not only supported the most recent amendment, but also was chair of the Republican Party when they were pushing for an extreme ban on abortion, without exception for rape or incest.
If you are reelected, will you change how you represent your district in light of its changing composition?
I wouldn't call it a change in the way that I represent the district. I think it definitely changes some of the specific things that I get a chance to work on. It will for sure take work for me to meet as many people as possible. I've been going out and visiting with folks in Miami County and Anderson County and Franklin County, because those are all new counties to the district.
I think it's gonna require me to learn a lot about some new areas and sectors like agriculture. It also means that I'm gonna get the chance to help bring resources back to the Kansas 3rd. Whether that's on infrastructure or small business or the ag committee, I'm gonna continue to do that.
We are gonna do everything we can to make sure that we're continuing to offer constituent services. Folks sometimes have a hard time navigating things like social security or disability or Medicare. We want to continue to offer quality constituent services to help folks navigate that. | https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2022-09-09/3rd-district-rep-sharice-davids-on-managing-inflation-and-preserving-reproductive-rights | 2022-09-09T09:49:00Z | kcur.org | control | https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2022-09-09/3rd-district-rep-sharice-davids-on-managing-inflation-and-preserving-reproductive-rights | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Lucky' in this case stands simply\n> \"Luck is where preparation & oportunily meet!\"\nWhat the... is 'sodality' and does any 0rganisation still use these letters anyway!!!??\n'the Order', then? \"A society composed, ostentaiclays [sickipedia! ha! ha!] for example by monothecousy members\nHaving said above, what do you get after doing: A SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service is resuming its practice of intentionally lighting fires to clear brush and small trees from forested areas nationwide after a three-month hiatus to review the risks of runaway wildfires under increasingly severe climate conditions, the agency announced Thursday.
The prescribed fire program was put on hold in late May in the midst of a devastating wildfire sparked by the federal government near Las Vegas, New Mexico. The flames burned across more than 500 square miles (1,300 square kilometers) through remote communities in the southern reaches of the Rocky Mountains.
Forest Service Chief Randy Moore said prescribed burns will require new safeguards such as same-day authorization to keep pace with evolving weather and ground conditions.
He said the Forest Service will adopt mandatory tactics, taken from an in-depth review and public consultation process, that include a more robust scientific analysis of burn plans and a final on-site evaluation of the potential for human error linked to fatigue or inexperience.
Permission to light fires and other communications will be standardized to avoid missteps, amid efforts to learn from the small share of prescribed fires that escape control.
“It’s our due diligence and I can’t overstate that,” Moore told The Associated Press. “Every time one of these fires happened, like the one down in New Mexico, you know, we lose trust and credibility in the communities that we serve and so we have to do this right."
Moore said the agency won’t back away from intentional burns that he sees as a crucial tool in reducing the buildup of combustible material on forest floors and grasslands.
“Our climate is changing and we have the science to back that up,” Moore said. “We need to increase the amount of work that we’re doing by up to four times. We do feel that if we want to make a difference on that landscape, between forest thinning and prescribed burning, we really need to ramp it up. And we need to do it in a way that is safe, in a way that really instills public trust.”
By the end of the year, the agency also wants to expand training not only for Forest Service staff but also community members who could be certified to participate directly in controlled wildfires.
To instill greater accountability, Moore said he will soon designate a specific Forest Service member at the national level to oversee implementation of the new requirements and tactics for prescribed burning.
Many forestry experts outside the federal government say prescribed burns need to be accompanied by sufficient oversight and new scientific tools for modeling of fire behavior.
Owen Burney, director of the John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center at New Mexico State University, said the Forest Service could instill greater trust in prescribed burns with independent oversight from outside the agency — not just Forest Service administrators.
“I don’t think the Forest Service should be self-serving,” Harrington said. “What they need to have is external advisers.”
Jennifer Carbajal, who lived in Las Vegas as the government-sparked wildfire skirted the city, said she no longer considers prescribed burns viable after seeing people left homeless by the fire and the debris-choked flooding afterward.
“Everything needs to be reevaluated in light of the climate. Everything is getting exponentially worse,” she said. “I don’t think burning — prescribed burns — should be a tool in the kit anymore.”
The Forest Service typically ignites 4,500 prescribed fires a year, aimed at treating more than 2,000 square miles (5,200 square kilometers) across the National Forest system. Very few of the fires escape control — a fraction of 1% by Forest Service calculations.
Anticipated changes to the prescribe burn program also will be geared toward economic development and the possible introduction of new composite building products made from small diameter trees and wood particles, products that might incentivize better forest management and create local jobs.
Las Vegas resident Elmo Baca, a movie theater owner and chairman of a community foundation overseeing wildfire relief funds, said people with a lifetime of knowledge about local forests and weather conditions feel left out of decisions on prescribed burns.
“I would hope that going forward that the Forest Service would be more sensitive and cognizant of local people and their knowledge of the land,” he said. “I like the idea of them training people outside of the Forest Service.” | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national-news/us-restarts-burns-of-forest-fuel-paused-after-runaway-blaze | 2022-09-09T09:49:51Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national-news/us-restarts-burns-of-forest-fuel-paused-after-runaway-blaze | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday night, said that it had recovered several incriminating materials, including military accoutrements from the residence of the arrested Abuja-Kaduna train hostage negotiator, Alhaji Tukur Manu.
This was contained in a terse statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr Peter Afunanya.
The statement declared that with this development, Mamu would be charged in court.
So far, appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office.
During the process, incriminating materials, including military accoutrements were recovered.
“Other items include large amounts in different currencies and denominations as well as financial transaction instruments.
While further investigations continue, Mamu will, sure, have a day in court”, the statement read.
Recall that Mr Mamu, who is the publisher of Desert Herald Newspaper in Kaduna was arrested and detained by the Egyptian police at the Cairo International Airport while awaiting a connecting flight to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
He was later released and was flown back to Nigeria, Wednesday morning and immediately arrested by the Service.
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Stakeholders have called on the government to create an enabling environment for biotechnology to thrive in order to build, boost and sustain a national economy.
This was noted at a Biosafety and Biotechnology sensitisation workshop for North Central farmers and agricultural extension agents in Abuja on Thursday.
The Director General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Professor Abdulahi Mustapha in his presentation, said population growth has placed greater demand on land, water, forests, minerals and energy resources as food production does not match the population growth rate.
Professor Mustapha said the world population will rise to 9.5 billion by 2050 and a quarter of the population will be in Africa.
Abdullahi noted that agricultural transformation in Africa requires a new approach focusing on science, technology and Innovations to increase productivity for food security, and generate surplus for trade and export.
While noting that biotechnology is the way to go to overcome the challenges, he said several advancements have been made recently in Africa towards biotechnology application.
With biotechnology, he said there will be more abundant and healthy food as farmers would depend less on pesticides.
He said, ”There will be decreased production risks for farmers and high yields to feed a hungry, growing world population.
In her remarks, the country coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB), Dr Rose Gidado advocated the need to unbundle the application of this technology for national growth to secure popular support from the masses.
Gidado observed that developed nations of the world took advantage of the advantages biotechnology provided by investing in technology and growing their economies.
She said the objective of the workshop, among others, was to implement a proactive communications strategy and policy and implement an outreach and awareness framework, based on evidence.
“The need for safe biotechnology application, especially in agriculture is integral in the roadmap towards achieving the set objectives of improving productivity, quality of food crops and income of farmers.
“It is therefore important to sensitise the Northcentral on the benefits of modern biotechnology practice to counter most health-related claims made by the antis,” Gidado stated.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 17, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, MINISO Group Holding Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with People's Republic of China authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, defendant's statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO).
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According to a filed complaint, NIO Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Mercedes-Benz and Rivian on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding for joint production of electric vans in Europe.
This is the first step toward a planned manufacturing joint venture that will produce “bespoke large electric vans” for both Mercedes and Rivian, the two companies said in a joint press release.
The agreement includes plans for a new European factory to build electric vans for both Mercedes and Rivian. The factory will be located on an existing Mercedes site in Central or Eastern Europe, but will produce EVs exclusively, the companies said.
The joint venture appears to be limited to manufacturing and not vehicle development, as the vans will use each company’s respective platform. One will be based on the Mercedes Van.EA platform due to launch in 2025, while the other will be based on the second-generation Rivian Light Van (RLV) platform. However, further collaboration will be explored, the companies noted. The joint venture will give Rivian its first manufacturing beachhead in Europe, something the company hinted at in 2021.
Mercedes currently sells electric versions of its existing vans in Europe, including the eSprinter, eVito Panel Van cargo van, and eVito Touring and EQV passenger vans. EQT and eCitan models are also in the pipeline, which will give Mercedes an electric version of each of its European van models.
Meanwhile, Rivian is working to deliver electric vans for Amazon, which is also an investor in the automaker. First shown in 2020, the van shares a platform with the Rivian R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, with a body and other features designed with Amazon’s input. The e-commerce giant aims to put 100,000 electric delivery vans on the road by 2030.
Mercedes assembles vans for the U.S. market in South Carolina, but it’s never built electric models here. The automaker also recently slimmed down its U.S. van lineup by killing off the Metris. It’s unclear if this joint venture will produce vehicles for the U.S. market.
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WARREN, Mich. (AP) — Even though battery costs are rising, auto companies are rolling out more affordable electric vehicles that should widen their appeal to a larger group of buyers.
The latest came Thursday from General Motors, a Chevrolet Equinox small SUV with a starting price somewhere around $30,000 and a range-per-charge of 250 miles (400 kilometers). You can get range of 300 miles (500 kilometers) if you pay more.
GM won’t release the exact price of the Equinox EV until closer to the date it goes on sale, about this time next year. But the SUV is at the low end of Edmunds.com’s list of prices for electric vehicles sold in the U.S., where the average cost of an EV is around $65,000.
Hitting a price around $30,000 and a range per charge close to 300 miles is key to getting mainstream buyers to switch away from gasoline vehicles, industry analysts say.
“You’re kind of at that sweet spot,” said Ivan Drury, director of insights for Edmunds.com. “You’re basically at the price point that everyone is clamoring for.”
Auto industry analysts say that if the Equinox makes efficient use of interior space with plenty of cargo and passenger room, and if it is styled similar to current gas-powered small SUVs, it should be a hit in the most popular segment of the U.S. auto market. About 20% of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. are compact SUVs.
“It’s a perfect vehicle for a lot of different users, whether it’s a small family, maybe an empty nester,” said Jeff Schuster, president of global forecasting for LMC Automotive, a Detroit-area consulting firm. “You’ve got space to haul things, but it’s easy to drive.”
A $30,000 EV that checks all of the boxes is just a little above the price of a comparable small gas-powered SUV. The Toyota RAV4, the top seller in the segment and the top-selling vehicle in the U.S. that isn’t a pickup, starts at just over $28,000.
Until the last few years, electric vehicles were either expensive and aimed at affluent luxury buyers, or cheaper but with limited travel ranges. For example, a base version of Tesla’s Model 3, the lowest-price model from the top-selling EV brand in the U.S., starts at more than $48,000. A larger Tesla Model X SUV starts at over $120,000.
The only EVs with starting prices under $30,000 (including shipping) now are versions of the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt. Both are smaller than a typical gas-powered compact SUV. The Mini Cooper Electric, Mazda MX30 and Hyundai Kona Electric are in the $30,000s, according to Edmunds.
Kia’s Niro EV, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5, Ford’s F-150 Lightning pickup, the Volkswagen ID.4, Kia EV6, Toyota b24x, Ford’s Mustang Mach E, Audi’s Q4 e-tron, the Subaru Solterra, Polestar 2, and Tesla Model 3 all have starting prices in the $40,000s.
GM may find it difficult to keep the Equinox price around $30,000, largely because minerals such as lithium, copper, cobalt and nickel that are key components of batteries have been rising fast. There’s a finite number of mines and increasing demand as nearly all automakers introduce new EVs.
Drury says that even if GM is able to keep the Equinox starting price around $30,000, demand likely will be high enough so the company builds mainly higher-priced versions. And some dealers have been marking up EVs beyond the automaker’s sticker price due to high demand. In the first half of the year, U.S. EV sales rose 68% from the same period a year ago, to nearly 313,000.
Some EVs could get a whole lot cheaper in the U.S., too, with federal tax credits starting next year of up to $7,500 that are part of the Inflation Reduction Act. But meeting federal requirements may be difficult.
The vehicles and batteries have to be assembled in North America, and the new law phases in requirements that battery minerals and parts have to come from the continent. Most minerals such as lithium, a key battery ingredient, are now imported from China and other countries.
The Equinox checks the North American assembly box. It will be made in Mexico. The company won’t say where the battery will be made, but GM has announced three joint-venture battery factories in the U.S., including one that’s operating already in Warren, Ohio.
From there, GM is working on meeting the other criteria for getting the tax credit. “We’re really working through the rules and the regulations right now,” said Steve Majoros, vice president of marketing for Chevrolet. “We think it’s all lining up nicely, but more details to come on that.”
Majoros hinted that it may take a couple of years to meet all the government’s requirements to get the full credit as GM takes more control of its supply chain for EV parts.
The Equinox EV, Majoros said, is longer, wider and a bit shorter than the gas versions of the same vehicle. GM used new interior packaging methods to create comparable passenger and cargo space to the gas Equinox, he said. The relatively small price difference between the two should get many customers to consider EV over gas, he said.
“It does a lot of things right,” Majoros said. “So when it does that, the (sales) volume follows.”
GM CEO Mary Barra has said the company will overtake Tesla as the nation’s largest seller of EVs by the middle of this decade. The Equinox EV is a step toward that.
“We think it’s going to be one of the products that’s really going to help that mainstream adoption really take off in the marketplace,” Majoros said. | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/ap-cheaper-electric-vehicles-coming-despite-high-battery-costs/ | 2022-09-09T10:21:43Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/ap-cheaper-electric-vehicles-coming-despite-high-battery-costs/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level since May despite repeated attempts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy and bring inflation under control.
Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Sept. 3 fell by 6,000 to 222,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. First-time applications generally reflect layoffs.
The four-week average for claims, which smooths out some of the weekly ups and downs, declined by 7,500 to 233,000.
The number of Americans collecting traditional unemployment benefits rose by 36,000 the week that ended Aug. 27, to 1.47 million.
Hiring in the U.S. in 2022 has been remarkably strong even as the country faces rising interest rates and weak economic growth. The Federal Reserve has aggressively raised interest rates in an effort to bring down inflation, which generally also slows job growth.
On Friday, the Labor Department reported that employers added 315,000 jobs in August, roughly what economists had expected, down from an average 487,000 a month over the past year. The unemployment rate reached 3.7%, its highest level since February. But it rose for a healthy reason: Hundreds of thousands of people returned to the job market, and some didn’t find work right away, which boosted the government’s count of unemployed people.
The U.S. economy has been puzzling so far this year. Economic growth fell the first half of 2022, which, by some informal definitions, signals a recession.
But businesses remain desperate to find workers, posting more than 11 million job openings in July, meaning there are nearly two job vacancies, on average, for every unemployed American.
Inflation continues to threaten both the global and U.S. economies. The rise in consumer prices slowed modestly from June to July, bur remains historically high enough that the Federal Reserve has indicated it will keep raising interest rates until prices retreat.
Analysts and economists are expecting the Fed to raise its benchmark borrowing rate by at least another half-point when it meets in two weeks.
The Fed has already raised its short-term interest rate four times this year and Chairman Jerome Powell has said that the central bank will likely need to keep interest rates high enough to slow the economy “for some time” in order to tame the worst inflation in 40 years. Powell has acknowledged the increases will hurt U.S. households and businesses, but also said the pain would be worse if inflation remained at current levels.
Some of that so-called pain has already begun, particularly in the housing and technology sectors. Online real estate companies RedFin and Compass have recently announced job cuts as rising interest rates have cooled red-hot a housing market.
Other high-profile layoffs have been announced in recent months by Tesla, Netflix, Carvana, and Coinbase. | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/ap-fewer-americans-apply-for-jobless-aid-last-week/ | 2022-09-09T10:21:57Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/business/ap-business/ap-fewer-americans-apply-for-jobless-aid-last-week/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Frantic civilians are drowning as they flee a new eruption in fighting in South Sudan and perhaps hundreds have died in the attacks, the United Nations said Thursday.
“Initial reports describe unimaginable scenes of Adidiang (town) set ablaze, humanitarian structures established as recent as two weeks ago destroyed and civilians fleeing the fighting by canoes and boats, leading to several people drowning,” the U.N. peacekeeping mission said in a statement.
South Sudan has struggled with violence between armed groups in the years since civil war ended in 2018. Thousands of people have been displaced since mid-August by fighting in and around the town of Tonga in Upper Nile state. On Wednesday, fighting broke out near Adidiang, where thousands of displaced people had taken refuge.
According to unconfirmed reports nearly 300 people have been killed in the attacks, the U.N. said.
“This kind of violence, in an area hosting displaced civilians, is unconscionable,” said the U.N. humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan, Sara Beysolow Nyanti.
According to an internal U.N. report seen by The Associated Press, the field office in the city of Malakal on Wednesday afternoon received a report that the White Army, an armed group, had attacked the camp for displaced people at Adidiang and fighting was ongoing. It was not clear what led to the attack.
“A rescue mission was immediately sent,” the U.N. report said.
But it said more than 100 people had drowned.
“All partners are engaged in a race against time to save those at risk of drowning in their haste to flee the violence,” the U.N.’s public statement said.
The Danish Refugee Council said it tried to reach the scene but could not.
“Yesterday, on the way to Adidiang to assess the situation and verify the numbers of people there, our team was advised to return back to Malakal,” country director Alana Mascoll told the AP in an email. “They reported heavy civilian movement on the river towards Malakal. There were canoes and larger boats with people heading toward the camp.”
She said concerns are especially high for unaccompanied children, the elderly and people with disabilities since the journey of up to three days is especially difficult for them.
“As traumatized civilians start arriving in Malakal, humanitarian partners estimate that up to 5,000 people could arrive in the coming hours and days,” the U.N. said. But fighting occurred even within the camp for displaced people in Malakal on Wednesday night, it added, saying the violence was contained but concerns remained about the spreading tensions.
The White Army is loyal to Gen. Gatwich Dual, the leader of the SPLM-IO Kitgwang armed group and a former army chief of staff for former opposition fighter and current Vice President Riek Machar.
The White Army is thought to be fighting Agwelek forces loyal to Gen. Johnson Olony, a former senior army officer under Machar.
Upper Nile state’s minister of information, Luke Sadallah, blamed the fighting on SPLM-IO Kitgwang splinter groups and called on them to stop their confrontation and stop harming civilians.
“There is no benefit in this battle,” Sadallah told the AP by phone.
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Cara Anna in Nairobi, Kenya, contributed. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/ap-fleeing-civilians-drown-amid-new-attacks-in-south-sudan/ | 2022-09-09T10:23:37Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/ap-fleeing-civilians-drown-amid-new-attacks-in-south-sudan/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Money Flow Index
Explained
The Money Flow Index (IMF) is a technical indicator that utilizes volume data and price in recognizing overbought or oversold signals in an asset. Also, it could be used to identify divergences, which warn of a trend alteration in price.
The oscillator is moving between 0 and 100. A reading above 80 is deemed overbought, and an interpretation below 10 is considered oversold. Even so, the levels 90 and 10 are also used as thresholds.
Calculating the Money
Flow Index
The following are the several steps for calculating the Money Flow Index. It is recommended to do the calculation using a spreadsheet rather than by hand.
Step 1: Compute the typical price of each of the last 14 periods.
Step 2: For each period, spot whether the common price was higher or lower compared to the previous cycle. It will tell you if the raw money flow is positive or negative.
Step 3: Calculate the raw money flow by multiplying the classic price by volume for that specific period. Use negative or positive numbers depends on whether the term was up or down.
Step 4: Compute the money flow ratio by adding up all the positive money flows over the past 14 periods. Then, divide it by the negative money for flows for the same prior course.
Step 5: Calculate the Money Flow Index using by utilizing the ratio constituted in step four.
Step 6: Continue doing the calculations as each new period ends by only using the data from the last 14 periods.
MFI’s Usage
One major way to use the Money Flow Index is when there is a presence of divergence when the oscillator is traversing in the opposite direction of the price. It is a hint of a possible reversal in the prevailing price trend.
For instance, a very high Money Flow Index that starts to decline below a reading of 80 while underlying security continues to rise is a price reversal signal to the pitfall.
On the other hand, a very low MFI level that climbs above a reading of 20 while the implied security continues to sell off is a signal of price reversal to the upper side.
Also, traders are watching for larger divergences using multiple waves in the price and MFI. For example, a stock hit a peak of $10.00 but pulled back to the $8.00 level. Then, it rebounded higher to $12.00.
This means that the price has made two successive higher, which is at the zone of $10.00 and $12.00. If the MFI makes a lower higher when it reaches $12.00, the oscillator is not confirming the new high. Accordingly, it could indicate a plunge in price.
Furthermore, the overbought and levels are used to indicate a possible trading chance. It is believed that movements below 10 and above 90 are rare. Besides, traders observe for the MFI to move back above 10 to indicate a long trade and plummet below 90 to signal a short trade. | https://www.forexlive.com/Education/understand-the-money-flow-index-20220909/ | 2022-09-09T10:23:41Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/Education/understand-the-money-flow-index-20220909/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Stagflation is a rare event when the economy is somewhat “dead in the water” while the inflation rate is increasing, and unemployment is pretty high.
Stagflation is uncommon, but it has recently been brought as a topic of speculation. In June 2022, the World Bank cautioned that stagflation risk has gone up because global economic growth has sharply slowed down and inflation has hit multi-decade highs.
It remains uncertain whether the US economy is set to face its second stagflation, following its first in the 1970s. Still, it’s vital to understand the current situation together with the country’s notable period of stagflation in the 1970s.
Stagflation Explained
Stagflation is a combined term from the words stagnation and inflation occurs. While it has no exact definition, stagflation is often observed when inflation in the economy is high, while economic growth is losing momentum, and the unemployment rate stays relatively high.
Usually, when prices rise fast, the aggregate demand outperforms the aggregate supply, and the economy expands, resulting in demand-pull inflation. In such a situation, consumers receive more income which in turn increases their spending on products and services.
During stagflation, the circumstances are reversed. Less supply is raising prices, but people lack sufficient income to spend, making it pretty tough to cope with higher prices.
In other words, a period of stagflation puts the economy at a disadvantage as it reduces the overall spending power. Include higher prices to that mix, and the outcome weighs the economy further down as the value of consumers’ money gradually declines.
Moreover, as periods of stagflation hardly ever occur, it requires a rare event to cause a situation where the economy cannot perform well, and inflation is high.
Managing Investments
During Stagflation
Investors are facing two headwinds at the moment: high inflation and surging interest rates. Two factors that are not exactly providing market players with a clear direction as to where they should go with their investments.
Such is a challenge for them since many things that would have usually performed effectively in a slower economy are not doing well. It’s giving you some tricky options and decisions.
That is why it’s crucial that you’re strategic and careful with readjusting your investment portfolio. For example, suppose you’re dealing with a significant purchasing decision such as a car. In that case, you need to determine whether you can defer or postpone buying the item where its price may be temporarily high.
You should also keep yourself updated about the core data and related news reports. As an investor, you need to consider expectations as much as facts.
Lastly, while the economy is widely expected to slow or even contract, you should pay more attention to slight changes to your asset allocation instead of the broader ones. Stay calm and rational and stick to the plan.
While inflation is not looking too good right now, the US economy is largely different today from how it was in the 1970s, showing more signs of momentum and strength than stagnation. | https://www.forexlive.com/Education/understanding-stagflation-and-how-investors-can-navigate-it-20220909/ | 2022-09-09T10:23:43Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/Education/understanding-stagflation-and-how-investors-can-navigate-it-20220909/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PARIS (AP) — A French police officer was in custody Thursday after fatally shooting a driver who failed to obey an order to stop, the latest in a string of events that are raising questions about the use of deadly force by police.
They are also calling attention to the use of vehicles as weapons. The latest incident took place Wednesday in the southern city of Nice as the trial for the 2016 Bastille Day truck attack that killed 86 people in Nice started this week in Paris.
Police authorities said the driver refused to obey an order to stop after officers noted he was dangerously driving but he instead accelerated to flee.
Deputy prosecutor of Nice Maud Marty said at some point the car “turned back to be in front of the police car and rammed into it twice.” She said the 23-year-old officer fired a single shot at the driver.
A video on the social media show the car, in front of the damaged police vehicle, driving backwards while an officer in the street points his gun at the driver’s window. The officer shoots just after the driver appears to stop the car.
Authorities said the man was driving a stolen car. The passenger has been placed in custody on suspicion of attempted murder of police officers.
Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi thanked police officers on Twitter.
“In front of a driver who deliberately drove toward them, they had to use their weapon to neutralize him,” he wrote. “Refusals to obey are multiplying.”
Police unions said the police officer acted in self-defense.
Benoit Barret, of the Alliance police union, told France 3 television that a vehicle can be used as a weapon. “Police officers, to save their lives, use their weapon simply to avoid being killed.”
French researcher Christian Mouhanna, from France’s National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), an expert on police issues, said a major factor explaining why French police are using their weapons more than before is legal changes introduced in 2017.
The new rule allowing officers to shoot is “more vague” than the previous, stricter self-defense rule, Mouhanna said. It provides that officers can use their weapon “in case of absolute necessity and in a strictly proportionate manner” when they have no other means to stop a vehicle whose driver disobeys the order to stop and represents a threat.
The legal changes were notably made after a series of attacks by extremists in the country in 2015-2016.
“It is seen by some police officers as allowing them to shoot when someone, with a vehicle, is fleeing,” Mouhanna said.
In another incident Wednesday in the western city of Rennes, a 22-year-old woman was killed after police opened fire on the car she was in during an anti-drug operation. The driver of the car was wounded.
Earlier this year, a French police officer was charged with involuntary manslaughter after shooting dead two men in a car as they sought to escape a police check on the Pont-Neuf bridge in central Paris, on the night of French President Emmanuel Macron’s reelection.
News broadcaster France Info said, according to its own count in the absence of recent official statistics, nine people have been killed by police in similar situations this year. Last year, four people were shot dead in such circumstances, according to police figures.
According to a report from the Inspectorate General of the National Police (IGPN), the use by officers of weapons to fire at “moving vehicles” has increased, from about 110 annually in 2012-2014 to over 150 in recent years. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/ap-french-policeman-in-custody-after-shooting-dead-car-driver/ | 2022-09-09T10:23:44Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/ap-french-policeman-in-custody-after-shooting-dead-car-driver/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TORONTO — Elton John paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his final concert in Toronto on Thursday night, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone.
“She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine caring,” John said.
“I’m 75 and she been with with me all my life and I feel very sad that that she won’t be with me anymore, but I’m glad she’s at peace,” he said. “I’m glad she’s at rest and she deserves it. She worked bloody hard.”
The singer-songwriter then performed his 1974 track “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.”
John was knighted by the queen in 1998, a year after the death of his friend Princess Diana. Prince Charles also anointed the musician and charity patron as a member of the Order of the Companions of Honor last year.
John’s concert was the second of two nights at Toronto’s Rogers Centre and part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, billed as his final tour.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
— Prince Charles became king immediately after his mother’s death
— Will Charles be loved by his subjects, like his mother was?
— Elizabeth has been the only monarch that most people in Britain have ever known
— Her death is being mourned by British politicians from across the political spectrum
— Fifteen prime ministers served during Elizabeth’s seven decades on the throne
— Here’s the order of succession after Charles became king
— Key milestones in the life of Queen Elizabeth II
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tweeted his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“She had a strong belief in the cause of human freedom and left great legacies of dignity,” he said. He wrote that her kind heart and good deeds will remain in people’s memories.
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The foreign affairs minister for Myanmar’s National Unity Government, an underground parallel government spearheading the fight for democracy in Myanmar against its military-led government, posted her condolences on Twitter.
“I’m deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of @NUGMyanmar and the people of Myanmar, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth,” wrote Zin Mar Aung.
Myanmar, then called Burma, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1948.
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CANBERRA, Australia — Malcolm Turnbull, the leader of a failed campaign to have an Australian president replace the British monarch as Australia’s head of state and who later became prime minister, came close to tears on Friday in paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Turnbull was chair of the Australian Republican Movement in 1999 when Australians voted at a referendum against the nation becoming a republic, severing its constitutional ties to the queen. He was prime minister between 2015 and 2018, during which time the queen gave him a photograph of herself with her husband Prince Philip.
Turnbull’s voice trembled as he recalled looking at the photo on Thursday night before he and his wife Lucy Turnbull went to bed with a sense of dread because of news from Buckingham Palace of the queen’s failing health.
“I took the portrait of the queen out and set it up and we just thought, ‘What an amazing life. What amazing leadership,’” Turnbull told Australian Broadcasting Corp.
“It’s the end of an era and let’s hope that the future, after the queen’s passing, is one where we will have leadership as dedicated and selfless as she has shown,” Turnbull added.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The king and crown prince of Saudi Arabia have offered their condolences over the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
Statements carried early Friday in Saudi state media quoted King Salman as saying that Queen Elizabeth was “a model of leadership that will be immortalized in the history.”
He added: “We recall with appreciation the efforts of the deceased in consolidating the friendship and cooperation relations between our two friendly countries, as well as the high international status that Her Majesty enjoyed throughout the decades during which she acceded to the throne of your friendly country.”
His young son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, similarly offered his condolences, saying that the queen was “an example of wisdom, love and peace.”
He added: “The world remembers today the great impact and deeds that she had throughout her reign.”
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Queen Elizabeth was “the very heart and soul of the United Kingdom” and that her passing was greatly mourned by everyone in the city-state.
“She performed her duties with devotion, grace, and humility. Her contributions to the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and indeed to the world will be recorded in history, and she will always be remembered fondly as a great world leader,” Lee said in a post on Facebook. The post included a photo of Lee shaking hands with the queen in 2018 during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London.
Lee’s office said in a statement to local media that state flags at all government buildings will be flown at half-mast on the day of the funeral as a mark of respect. Parliament will also observe a minute of silence at the beginning of its sitting on Monday.
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TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II via his official Twitter account, both in Japanese and in English.
“On the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, the government and the people of the United Kingdom,” he said. “The loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is a great loss not only to the British people but also to the international community. Japan’s thoughts are with the United Kingdom as the British people overcome this deepest sadness.”
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said Malaysia, a former colony before its independence from Britain in 1957, extended its sincere condolences to the queen’s family and the people of the United Kingdom.
“Her Majesty was a towering figure and led a lifetime of dedication and service to the people of the UK and the Commonwealth,” he wrote on Facebook.
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NEW YORK — The U.S. Tennis Association held a moment of silence before the first U.S. Open women’s semifinal match Thursday night — won in straight sets by Ons Jabeur over Caroline Garcia.
“We would like to pause to remember Queen Elizabeth II,” the stadium announcer said. “Our thoughts are with the people today of the United Kingdom. Remember to be part of us in a second of silence.”
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told reporters she was awoken a little before 5 a.m. by a police officer shining a torch into her bedroom to tell her the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Under New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements, the queen was also New Zealand’s monarch and head of state.
“The last days of the queen’s life captures who she was in so many ways,” Ardern said. “Working until the very end on behalf of the people she loved.”
Ardern said the queen was an extraordinary woman who she’d remember for her laughter. Ardern said that like many other people, she was feeling not only deep sadness but also deep gratitude.
“Here is a woman who gave her life, utterly, to the service of others. And regardless of what anyone thinks of the role of monarchies around the world, there is undeniably, I think here, a display of someone who gave everything on behalf of her people, and her people included the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.”
Ardern said New Zealand had moved into a period of official mourning, and would hold a state memorial service after the official funeral in Britain.
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ABUJA, Nigeria — President Muhammadu Buhari expressed “immense sadness” over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“Her late Majesty was the only British sovereign known to 90 percent of our population,” the Nigerian leader said, describing the late queen’s reign as “unique and wonderful.”
“The story of modern Nigeria will never be complete without a chapter on Queen Elizabeth ll, a towering global personality and an outstanding leader. She dedicated her life to making her nation, the Commonwealth and the entire world a better place,” Buhari added.
Nigeria gained independence from the British in 1960, four years after the late queen’s official visit to the West African nation. When Elizabeth last visited in 2003, she spoke of Nigeria’s critical role in the Commonwealth and applauded the country for its “leading part in the new partnership for Africa’s development.”
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SAO PAULO — Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree for three days of national mourning in the South American nation for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
He also said on Twitter that Elizabeth “wasn’t the queen for the British only; she was a queen for all of us.”
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the death of Queen Elizabeth II is a time of mourning for the people in Britain, across the Commonwealth and around the world.
In a statement, he said she is the only reigning monarch most Australians have known and the only one to ever to visit their country.
“And over the course of a remarkable seven decades, Her Majesty was a rare and reassuring constant amidst rapid change,” he said. “Through the noise and turbulence of the years, she embodied and exhibited a timeless decency and an enduring calm.”
The British monarch is Australia’s official head of state, although these days the role is considered primarily ceremonial.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden went to the British Embassy on Thursday to offer condolences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The U.S. leader sat at a desk and signed the condolence book at the embassy. His wife, Jill Biden, brought a bouquet of flowers. She stood next to him before she, too, wrote in the book.
The president then spoke with embassy staff and could be overhead saying of the former British monarch, “We mourn for all of you. She was a great lady.”
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PARIS — Britain’s historic rival and contemporary ally France lowered flags at the presidential palace and public buildings to half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth II who died at the age of 96.
President Emmanuel Macron said no other foreign sovereign had visited the Elysee Palace more than Elizabeth, who knew all eight presidents of contemporary France.
He hailed her “immutable moral authority,” her intimate knowledge of French and the stability she brought “across the fluctuations and upheavals of politics, a permanence with the scent of eternity.”
“The woman who stood alongside the giants of the 20th century on the path of history has left to join them,” he said in a statement, sharing condolences to Britain from “the French Republic and the French people.”
At the British Embassy in Paris, a 20-year-old fashion student was among many who gathered, moist-eyed, with flowers and candles, to bid her adieu.
“When we learned the news we said to ourselves that Queen Elizabeth had followed us a good part of our lives,” said fashion student Theo Maillet. “We wanted to pay homage to her tonight, think of her family, and tell her one final goodbye.”
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Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness noted that ever since she was crowned in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II visited the island every decade until 2002.
“Undoubtedly, she formed a special bond with the people of Jamaica during her reign,” he said. “We are saddened that we will not see her light again, but we will remember her historic reign.”
In March, when Prince William and Kate visited Jamaica as part of an official trip to the Caribbean, Holness made an unexpected announcement in public that the British commonwealth intended to become fully independent.
Since then, Jamaica has established a Constitution Reform Committee and is scheduled to hold a referendum in 2025. If approved, it would join other republics in the region including Barbados, Dominica, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.
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LONDON — Police in Scotland have removed barriers blocking the gates to Balmoral Castle to allow the public to lay flowers for Queen Elizabeth II.
The area had been blocked off as members of the royal family arrived earlier Thursday.
In London, the wrought iron gates at Buckingham Palace were brightened by dozens of colorful bouquets laid by mourners.
On the Mall, the main road leading to Buckingham Palace, around 50 black cabs lined up to pay tribute to the monarch. In nearby Green Park, hundreds of people streamed down the pavements winding through the park on their way to the palace.
“As a young person, this is a really huge moment,” said Romy McCarthy, 20. “It marks the end of an era, particularly as a woman – we had a woman who was in power as someone to look up to.”
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LONDON — Several sporting events in Britain were called off as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Organizers of the BMW PGA Championship golf event immediately suspended play, with many players still out on the course at Wentworth. The course and practice facilities will be closed Friday.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said Friday’s play in the second test between England and South Africa at the Oval would not take place.
Horse racing meetings in Britain were suspended on Thursday night and Friday, with the governing body wanting to “remember her extraordinary life and contribution to our sport and our nation.”
Domestic rugby matches in England and Scotland were called off on Thursday and games will not be played over the weekend, either.
Friday’s stage in cycling’s Tour of Britain was canceled, with a decision on the final two stages over the weekend to be taken in due course.
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LONDON — People grieved in the crowds outside Buckingham Palace when officials carried a notice confirming the Queen Elizabeth II’s death to the gates of her London home.
Thousands gathered in the pouring rain to mark their respects for the late monarch, who died Thursday at age 96.
Royal superfan John Loughrey, 67, wept outside the palace as he paid tribute to the “inspirational” queen. He compared her and the late Prince Philip to swans, which are said to die of broken hearts when they lose their mate. She and Philip were married for 73 years until his death in April of last year.
“She went downhill after the Duke of Edinburgh died,″ Loughrey said. “They were like two swans.
“God save the Queen.”
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the sea of world leaders who expressed their condolences to the British royal family over the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Despite the tensions between Russia and Britain over the war in Ukraine, Putin reached out to King Charles III in a telegram. He wrote: “The most important events in the recent history of the United Kingdom are inextricably linked with the name of Her Majesty. For many decades, Elizabeth II rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage.
“I wish you courage and perseverance in the face of this heavy, irreparable loss. I ask you to convey the words of sincere sympathy and support to the members of the royal family and all the people of Great Britain.”
Elizabeth died peacefully Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All four of her children and other members of her family traveled there to be at her side.
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ROME — Pope Francis told King Charles III in a telegram that he is praying for “eternal rest” for Charles’ late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The pontiff said he was deeply saddened to learn of the queen’s death on Thursday at her Scotland estate, Balmoral Castle. He offered “heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty, the Members of the Royal Family, the People of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
Francis, who met with the queen in 2014, said, “I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying for the late Queen’s eternal rest, and in paying tribute to her unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth, her example of devotion to duty, her steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ and her firm hope in his promises.”
Elizabeth, who as queen was head of the Church of England, first visited the Vatican while a princess in 1951. The first pontiff she met at the Vatican as queen was John XXIII, in 1961.
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LONDON — Politicians from across the political spectrum in Britain united in sorrow at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a passing that brought fractious everyday politics in the country to a halt.
Prime Minister Liz Truss said the country was “devastated” by the death of the monarch, calling her “the rock on which modern Britain was built.”
“We are now a modern, thriving, dynamic nation,” Truss said outside 10 Downing St. in London. “Through thick and thin, Queen Elizabeth II provided us with the stability and the strength that we needed.
“She was the very spirit of Great Britain – and that spirit will endure,” ending on words no British leader has said for 70 years: “God save the king.”
Truss was appointed by the queen just two days ago, becoming the 15th prime minister to serve during Elizabeth’s reign.
Truss’ predecessor, Boris Johnson, said “this is our country’s saddest day.”
He said the death of the only monarch most Britons have ever known would provoke “a deep and personal sense of loss – far more intense, perhaps, than we expected.”
He said her heir, King Charles III, would “amply do justice to her legacy.”
Opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer also paid tribute.
“Above the clashes of politics, she stood not for what the nation fought over, but what it agreed upon. As Britain changed rapidly around her, this dedication became the still point of our turning world,” he said. “So as our great Elizabethan era comes to an end, we will honor the late Queen’s memory by keeping alive the values of public service she embodied.”
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LONDON — Royal officials have confirmed that Britain’s new monarch will be known as King Charles III, ending speculation about whether would use another name during his reign.
The former Prince of Wales has been known as Prince Charles since his birth in 1948, but British monarchs have in the past selected new names when they ascent to the throne.
The late Queen Elizabeth II said earlier this year that she hoped Charles’ wife, Camilla, would be know as queen consort.
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U.S. presidents past and present expressed their condolences over the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden said in a statement that Elizabeth was “more than a monarch” and that “she defined an era.”
“Queen Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock Alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States,” the Bidens said. “She helped make our relationship special.”
Biden’s predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, said in a statement that Elizabeth “will always be remembered for her faithfulness to her country and her unwavering devotion to her fellow countrymen and women.
“Melania and I will always cherish our time together with the Queen, and never forget Her Majesty’s generous friendship, great wisdom, and wonderful sense of humor. What a grand and beautiful lady she was — there was nobody like her!”
Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, also recalled the queen fondly.
“Back when we were just beginning to navigate life as President and First Lady, she welcomed us to the world stage with open arms and extraordinary generosity,” the Obama’s said in a statement. “Time and again, we were struck by her warmth, the way she put people at ease, and how she brought her considerable humor and charm to moments of great pomp and circumstance.”
Former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter also issued statements expressing their condolences.
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LONDON — Prince Charles has been preparing to be king his entire life. Now his moment has arrived.
Following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday, Charles is now the oldest person to take the British throne.
No date has been set for his coronation. And it’s not immediately clear whether the new monarch would call himself Charles III or choose another name, as his grandfather did.
But Charles faces the enormous challenge of building the same sort of affection that characterized the relationship between his mother and the British public.
Will Charles be loved by his subjects, like his mother was? It’s a question that has overshadowed his entire life.
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss says the country is “devastated” by the death of Queen Elizabeth II, calling her “the rock on which modern Britain was built.”
Truss said the news is “a huge shock to the nation and to the world” but that the queen’s spirit will endure.
Truss was appointed by the queen just two days ago, becoming the 15th prime minister to serve during Elizabeth’s reign.
The Union Jack flag atop the prime minister’s 10 Downing Street residence was lowered to half-staff after the monarch’s death was announced.
Elizabeth died peacefully Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All four of her children and her grandson Prince William traveled there to be at her side.
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LONDON — Prince Charles says the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, “is a moment of the greatest sadness” for him and his family.
In a statement issued Thursday following the 96-year-old monarch’s death at her Balmoral Castle estate in Scotland, Charles said: “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
Charles, who became king upon his mother’s death, said, “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”
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LONDON — Condolences are pouring in from around the world following the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted Thursday that the queen “embodied continuity and the unity of the British nation over 70 years. I retain the memory of a friend of France, a queen of hearts who marked as never before her country and her century.”
Germany’s foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, expressed sadness at the news, tweeting: “Germany remains forever grateful that she stretched out her hand to us in reconciliation after the terror of World War II.”
Italian Premier Mario Draghi in a condolence message hailed the queen as having been “the absolute protagonist of world history of the last 70 years.” Draghi, who is now acting in a caretaker role ahead of Italian parliamentary elections later this month, said Elizabeth had represented the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth “with equilibrium, wisdom, respect for institutions and for democracy.”
Elizabeth died peacefully Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All four of her children and her grandson Prince William traveled to Balmoral to be at her side.
The Royal Family’s Twitter feed posted a black and white photograph of the queen smiling as they announced her death.
Outside Buckingham Palace, the news was posted on the railings as crowds gathered.
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LONDON — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has died.
The 96-year-old queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All four of her children and her grandson Prince William traveled to Balmoral to be at her side.
The palace says her son Charles, who is now king, and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, will stay at Balmoral overnight and travel to London on Friday.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, she marked 70 years on the throne this year.
Elizabeth sat on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union.
She was a constant presence, the only monarch most Britons have ever known, and she guided the institution of the monarchy through choppy waters.
The BBC played the national anthem over a portrait of the queen in full regalia as the queen’s death was announced.
The flag over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half staff.
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TORONTO — Elton John paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his final concert in Toronto on Thursday night, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone.
“She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace and decency and genuine caring,” John said.
“I’m 75 and she been with with me all my life and I feel very sad that that she won’t be with me anymore, but I’m glad she’s at peace,” he said. “I’m glad she’s at rest and she deserves it. She worked bloody hard.”
The singer-songwriter then performed his 1974 track “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.”
John was knighted by the queen in 1998, a year after the death of his friend Princess Diana. Prince Charles also anointed the musician and charity patron as a member of the Order of the Companions of Honor last year.
John’s concert was the second of two nights at Toronto’s Rogers Centre and part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, billed as his final tour.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
— Prince Charles became king immediately after his mother’s death
— Will Charles be loved by his subjects, like his mother was?
— Elizabeth has been the only monarch that most people in Britain have ever known
— Her death is being mourned by British politicians from across the political spectrum
— Fifteen prime ministers served during Elizabeth’s seven decades on the throne
— Here’s the order of succession after Charles became king
— Key milestones in the life of Queen Elizabeth II
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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tweeted his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“She had a strong belief in the cause of human freedom and left great legacies of dignity,” he said. He wrote that her kind heart and good deeds will remain in people’s memories.
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The foreign affairs minister for Myanmar’s National Unity Government, an underground parallel government spearheading the fight for democracy in Myanmar against its military-led government, posted her condolences on Twitter.
“I’m deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of @NUGMyanmar and the people of Myanmar, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth,” wrote Zin Mar Aung.
Myanmar, then called Burma, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1948.
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CANBERRA, Australia — Malcolm Turnbull, the leader of a failed campaign to have an Australian president replace the British monarch as Australia’s head of state and who later became prime minister, came close to tears on Friday in paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Turnbull was chair of the Australian Republican Movement in 1999 when Australians voted at a referendum against the nation becoming a republic, severing its constitutional ties to the queen. He was prime minister between 2015 and 2018, during which time the queen gave him a photograph of herself with her husband Prince Philip.
Turnbull’s voice trembled as he recalled looking at the photo on Thursday night before he and his wife Lucy Turnbull went to bed with a sense of dread because of news from Buckingham Palace of the queen’s failing health.
“I took the portrait of the queen out and set it up and we just thought, ‘What an amazing life. What amazing leadership,’” Turnbull told Australian Broadcasting Corp.
“It’s the end of an era and let’s hope that the future, after the queen’s passing, is one where we will have leadership as dedicated and selfless as she has shown,” Turnbull added.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The king and crown prince of Saudi Arabia have offered their condolences over the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
Statements carried early Friday in Saudi state media quoted King Salman as saying that Queen Elizabeth was “a model of leadership that will be immortalized in the history.”
He added: “We recall with appreciation the efforts of the deceased in consolidating the friendship and cooperation relations between our two friendly countries, as well as the high international status that Her Majesty enjoyed throughout the decades during which she acceded to the throne of your friendly country.”
His young son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, similarly offered his condolences, saying that the queen was “an example of wisdom, love and peace.”
He added: “The world remembers today the great impact and deeds that she had throughout her reign.”
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Queen Elizabeth was “the very heart and soul of the United Kingdom” and that her passing was greatly mourned by everyone in the city-state.
“She performed her duties with devotion, grace, and humility. Her contributions to the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and indeed to the world will be recorded in history, and she will always be remembered fondly as a great world leader,” Lee said in a post on Facebook. The post included a photo of Lee shaking hands with the queen in 2018 during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London.
Lee’s office said in a statement to local media that state flags at all government buildings will be flown at half-mast on the day of the funeral as a mark of respect. Parliament will also observe a minute of silence at the beginning of its sitting on Monday.
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TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II via his official Twitter account, both in Japanese and in English.
“On the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, the government and the people of the United Kingdom,” he said. “The loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is a great loss not only to the British people but also to the international community. Japan’s thoughts are with the United Kingdom as the British people overcome this deepest sadness.”
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said Malaysia, a former colony before its independence from Britain in 1957, extended its sincere condolences to the queen’s family and the people of the United Kingdom.
“Her Majesty was a towering figure and led a lifetime of dedication and service to the people of the UK and the Commonwealth,” he wrote on Facebook.
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NEW YORK — The U.S. Tennis Association held a moment of silence before the first U.S. Open women’s semifinal match Thursday night — won in straight sets by Ons Jabeur over Caroline Garcia.
“We would like to pause to remember Queen Elizabeth II,” the stadium announcer said. “Our thoughts are with the people today of the United Kingdom. Remember to be part of us in a second of silence.”
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told reporters she was awoken a little before 5 a.m. by a police officer shining a torch into her bedroom to tell her the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.
Under New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements, the queen was also New Zealand’s monarch and head of state.
“The last days of the queen’s life captures who she was in so many ways,” Ardern said. “Working until the very end on behalf of the people she loved.”
Ardern said the queen was an extraordinary woman who she’d remember for her laughter. Ardern said that like many other people, she was feeling not only deep sadness but also deep gratitude.
“Here is a woman who gave her life, utterly, to the service of others. And regardless of what anyone thinks of the role of monarchies around the world, there is undeniably, I think here, a display of someone who gave everything on behalf of her people, and her people included the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.”
Ardern said New Zealand had moved into a period of official mourning, and would hold a state memorial service after the official funeral in Britain.
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ABUJA, Nigeria — President Muhammadu Buhari expressed “immense sadness” over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“Her late Majesty was the only British sovereign known to 90 percent of our population,” the Nigerian leader said, describing the late queen’s reign as “unique and wonderful.”
“The story of modern Nigeria will never be complete without a chapter on Queen Elizabeth ll, a towering global personality and an outstanding leader. She dedicated her life to making her nation, the Commonwealth and the entire world a better place,” Buhari added.
Nigeria gained independence from the British in 1960, four years after the late queen’s official visit to the West African nation. When Elizabeth last visited in 2003, she spoke of Nigeria’s critical role in the Commonwealth and applauded the country for its “leading part in the new partnership for Africa’s development.”
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SAO PAULO — Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro issued a decree for three days of national mourning in the South American nation for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
He also said on Twitter that Elizabeth “wasn’t the queen for the British only; she was a queen for all of us.”
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the death of Queen Elizabeth II is a time of mourning for the people in Britain, across the Commonwealth and around the world.
In a statement, he said she is the only reigning monarch most Australians have known and the only one to ever to visit their country.
“And over the course of a remarkable seven decades, Her Majesty was a rare and reassuring constant amidst rapid change,” he said. “Through the noise and turbulence of the years, she embodied and exhibited a timeless decency and an enduring calm.”
The British monarch is Australia’s official head of state, although these days the role is considered primarily ceremonial.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden went to the British Embassy on Thursday to offer condolences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The U.S. leader sat at a desk and signed the condolence book at the embassy. His wife, Jill Biden, brought a bouquet of flowers. She stood next to him before she, too, wrote in the book.
The president then spoke with embassy staff and could be overhead saying of the former British monarch, “We mourn for all of you. She was a great lady.”
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PARIS — Britain’s historic rival and contemporary ally France lowered flags at the presidential palace and public buildings to half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth II who died at the age of 96.
President Emmanuel Macron said no other foreign sovereign had visited the Elysee Palace more than Elizabeth, who knew all eight presidents of contemporary France.
He hailed her “immutable moral authority,” her intimate knowledge of French and the stability she brought “across the fluctuations and upheavals of politics, a permanence with the scent of eternity.”
“The woman who stood alongside the giants of the 20th century on the path of history has left to join them,” he said in a statement, sharing condolences to Britain from “the French Republic and the French people.”
At the British Embassy in Paris, a 20-year-old fashion student was among many who gathered, moist-eyed, with flowers and candles, to bid her adieu.
“When we learned the news we said to ourselves that Queen Elizabeth had followed us a good part of our lives,” said fashion student Theo Maillet. “We wanted to pay homage to her tonight, think of her family, and tell her one final goodbye.”
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Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness noted that ever since she was crowned in 1953, Queen Elizabeth II visited the island every decade until 2002.
“Undoubtedly, she formed a special bond with the people of Jamaica during her reign,” he said. “We are saddened that we will not see her light again, but we will remember her historic reign.”
In March, when Prince William and Kate visited Jamaica as part of an official trip to the Caribbean, Holness made an unexpected announcement in public that the British commonwealth intended to become fully independent.
Since then, Jamaica has established a Constitution Reform Committee and is scheduled to hold a referendum in 2025. If approved, it would join other republics in the region including Barbados, Dominica, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.
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LONDON — Police in Scotland have removed barriers blocking the gates to Balmoral Castle to allow the public to lay flowers for Queen Elizabeth II.
The area had been blocked off as members of the royal family arrived earlier Thursday.
In London, the wrought iron gates at Buckingham Palace were brightened by dozens of colorful bouquets laid by mourners.
On the Mall, the main road leading to Buckingham Palace, around 50 black cabs lined up to pay tribute to the monarch. In nearby Green Park, hundreds of people streamed down the pavements winding through the park on their way to the palace.
“As a young person, this is a really huge moment,” said Romy McCarthy, 20. “It marks the end of an era, particularly as a woman – we had a woman who was in power as someone to look up to.”
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LONDON — Several sporting events in Britain were called off as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Organizers of the BMW PGA Championship golf event immediately suspended play, with many players still out on the course at Wentworth. The course and practice facilities will be closed Friday.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said Friday’s play in the second test between England and South Africa at the Oval would not take place.
Horse racing meetings in Britain were suspended on Thursday night and Friday, with the governing body wanting to “remember her extraordinary life and contribution to our sport and our nation.”
Domestic rugby matches in England and Scotland were called off on Thursday and games will not be played over the weekend, either.
Friday’s stage in cycling’s Tour of Britain was canceled, with a decision on the final two stages over the weekend to be taken in due course.
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LONDON — People grieved in the crowds outside Buckingham Palace when officials carried a notice confirming the Queen Elizabeth II’s death to the gates of her London home.
Thousands gathered in the pouring rain to mark their respects for the late monarch, who died Thursday at age 96.
Royal superfan John Loughrey, 67, wept outside the palace as he paid tribute to the “inspirational” queen. He compared her and the late Prince Philip to swans, which are said to die of broken hearts when they lose their mate. She and Philip were married for 73 years until his death in April of last year.
“She went downhill after the Duke of Edinburgh died,″ Loughrey said. “They were like two swans.
“God save the Queen.”
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was among the sea of world leaders who expressed their condolences to the British royal family over the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Despite the tensions between Russia and Britain over the war in Ukraine, Putin reached out to King Charles III in a telegram. He wrote: “The most important events in the recent history of the United Kingdom are inextricably linked with the name of Her Majesty. For many decades, Elizabeth II rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage.
“I wish you courage and perseverance in the face of this heavy, irreparable loss. I ask you to convey the words of sincere sympathy and support to the members of the royal family and all the people of Great Britain.”
Elizabeth died peacefully Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All four of her children and other members of her family traveled there to be at her side.
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ROME — Pope Francis told King Charles III in a telegram that he is praying for “eternal rest” for Charles’ late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
The pontiff said he was deeply saddened to learn of the queen’s death on Thursday at her Scotland estate, Balmoral Castle. He offered “heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty, the Members of the Royal Family, the People of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
Francis, who met with the queen in 2014, said, “I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying for the late Queen’s eternal rest, and in paying tribute to her unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth, her example of devotion to duty, her steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ and her firm hope in his promises.”
Elizabeth, who as queen was head of the Church of England, first visited the Vatican while a princess in 1951. The first pontiff she met at the Vatican as queen was John XXIII, in 1961.
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LONDON — Politicians from across the political spectrum in Britain united in sorrow at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a passing that brought fractious everyday politics in the country to a halt.
Prime Minister Liz Truss said the country was “devastated” by the death of the monarch, calling her “the rock on which modern Britain was built.”
“We are now a modern, thriving, dynamic nation,” Truss said outside 10 Downing St. in London. “Through thick and thin, Queen Elizabeth II provided us with the stability and the strength that we needed.
“She was the very spirit of Great Britain – and that spirit will endure,” ending on words no British leader has said for 70 years: “God save the king.”
Truss was appointed by the queen just two days ago, becoming the 15th prime minister to serve during Elizabeth’s reign.
Truss’ predecessor, Boris Johnson, said “this is our country’s saddest day.”
He said the death of the only monarch most Britons have ever known would provoke “a deep and personal sense of loss – far more intense, perhaps, than we expected.”
He said her heir, King Charles III, would “amply do justice to her legacy.”
Opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer also paid tribute.
“Above the clashes of politics, she stood not for what the nation fought over, but what it agreed upon. As Britain changed rapidly around her, this dedication became the still point of our turning world,” he said. “So as our great Elizabethan era comes to an end, we will honor the late Queen’s memory by keeping alive the values of public service she embodied.”
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LONDON — Royal officials have confirmed that Britain’s new monarch will be known as King Charles III, ending speculation about whether would use another name during his reign.
The former Prince of Wales has been known as Prince Charles since his birth in 1948, but British monarchs have in the past selected new names when they ascent to the throne.
The late Queen Elizabeth II said earlier this year that she hoped Charles’ wife, Camilla, would be know as queen consort.
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U.S. presidents past and present expressed their condolences over the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden said in a statement that Elizabeth was “more than a monarch” and that “she defined an era.”
“Queen Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock Alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States,” the Bidens said. “She helped make our relationship special.”
Biden’s predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump, said in a statement that Elizabeth “will always be remembered for her faithfulness to her country and her unwavering devotion to her fellow countrymen and women.
“Melania and I will always cherish our time together with the Queen, and never forget Her Majesty’s generous friendship, great wisdom, and wonderful sense of humor. What a grand and beautiful lady she was — there was nobody like her!”
Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, also recalled the queen fondly.
“Back when we were just beginning to navigate life as President and First Lady, she welcomed us to the world stage with open arms and extraordinary generosity,” the Obama’s said in a statement. “Time and again, we were struck by her warmth, the way she put people at ease, and how she brought her considerable humor and charm to moments of great pomp and circumstance.”
Former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter also issued statements expressing their condolences.
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LONDON — Prince Charles has been preparing to be king his entire life. Now his moment has arrived.
Following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday, Charles is now the oldest person to take the British throne.
No date has been set for his coronation. And it’s not immediately clear whether the new monarch would call himself Charles III or choose another name, as his grandfather did.
But Charles faces the enormous challenge of building the same sort of affection that characterized the relationship between his mother and the British public.
Will Charles be loved by his subjects, like his mother was? It’s a question that has overshadowed his entire life.
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss says the country is “devastated” by the death of Queen Elizabeth II, calling her “the rock on which modern Britain was built.”
Truss said the news is “a huge shock to the nation and to the world” but that the queen’s spirit will endure.
Truss was appointed by the queen just two days ago, becoming the 15th prime minister to serve during Elizabeth’s reign.
The Union Jack flag atop the prime minister’s 10 Downing Street residence was lowered to half-staff after the monarch’s death was announced.
Elizabeth died peacefully Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All four of her children and her grandson Prince William traveled there to be at her side.
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LONDON — Prince Charles says the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, “is a moment of the greatest sadness” for him and his family.
In a statement issued Thursday following the 96-year-old monarch’s death at her Balmoral Castle estate in Scotland, Charles said: “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
Charles, who became king upon his mother’s death, said, “During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”
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LONDON — Condolences are pouring in from around the world following the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted Thursday that the queen “embodied continuity and the unity of the British nation over 70 years. I retain the memory of a friend of France, a queen of hearts who marked as never before her country and her century.”
Germany’s foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, expressed sadness at the news, tweeting: “Germany remains forever grateful that she stretched out her hand to us in reconciliation after the terror of World War II.”
Italian Premier Mario Draghi in a condolence message hailed the queen as having been “the absolute protagonist of world history of the last 70 years.” Draghi, who is now acting in a caretaker role ahead of Italian parliamentary elections later this month, said Elizabeth had represented the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth “with equilibrium, wisdom, respect for institutions and for democracy.”
Elizabeth died peacefully Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All four of her children and her grandson Prince William traveled to Balmoral to be at her side.
The Royal Family’s Twitter feed posted a black and white photograph of the queen smiling as they announced her death.
Outside Buckingham Palace, the news was posted on the railings as crowds gathered.
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LONDON — Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has died.
The 96-year-old queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. All four of her children and her grandson Prince William traveled to Balmoral to be at her side.
The palace says her son Charles, who is now king, and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, will stay at Balmoral overnight and travel to London on Friday.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, she marked 70 years on the throne this year.
Elizabeth sat on the throne as the U.K. rebuilt from war, lost an empire, transformed its economy and both entered and left the European Union.
She was a constant presence, the only monarch most Britons have ever known, and she guided the institution of the monarchy through choppy waters.
The BBC played the national anthem over a portrait of the queen in full regalia as the queen’s death was announced.
The flag over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half staff.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service is resuming its practice of intentionally lighting fires to clear brush and small trees from forested areas nationwide after a three-month hiatus to review the risks of runaway wildfires under increasingly severe climate conditions, the agency announced Thursday.
The prescribed fire program was put on hold in late May in the midst of a devastating wildfire sparked by the federal government near Las Vegas, New Mexico. The flames burned across more than 500 square miles (1,300 square kilometers) through remote communities in the southern reaches of the Rocky Mountains.
Forest Service Chief Randy Moore said prescribed burns will require new safeguards such as same-day authorization to keep pace with evolving weather and ground conditions.
He said the Forest Service will adopt mandatory tactics, taken from an in-depth review and public consultation process, that include a more robust scientific analysis of burn plans and a final on-site evaluation of the potential for human error linked to fatigue or inexperience.
Permission to light fires and other communications will be standardized to avoid missteps, amid efforts to learn from the small share of prescribed fires that escape control.
“It’s our due diligence and I can’t overstate that,” Moore told The Associated Press. “Every time one of these fires happened, like the one down in New Mexico, you know, we lose trust and credibility in the communities that we serve and so we have to do this right.”
Moore said the agency won’t back away from intentional burns that he sees as a crucial tool in reducing the buildup of combustible material on forest floors and grasslands.
“Our climate is changing and we have the science to back that up,” Moore said. “We need to increase the amount of work that we’re doing by up to four times. We do feel that if we want to make a difference on that landscape, between forest thinning and prescribed burning, we really need to ramp it up. And we need to do it in a way that is safe, in a way that really instills public trust.”
By the end of the year, the agency also wants to expand training not only for Forest Service staff but also community members who could be certified to participate directly in controlled wildfires.
To instill greater accountability, Moore said he will soon designate a specific Forest Service member at the national level to oversee implementation of the new requirements and tactics for prescribed burning.
Many forestry experts outside the federal government say prescribed burns need to be accompanied by sufficient oversight and new scientific tools for modeling of fire behavior.
Owen Burney, director of the John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center at New Mexico State University, said the Forest Service could instill greater trust in prescribed burns with independent oversight from outside the agency — not just Forest Service administrators.
“I don’t think the Forest Service should be self-serving,” Harrington said. “What they need to have is external advisers.”
Jennifer Carbajal, who lived in Las Vegas as the government-sparked wildfire skirted the city, said she no longer considers prescribed burns viable after seeing people left homeless by the fire and the debris-choked flooding afterward.
“Everything needs to be reevaluated in light of the climate. Everything is getting exponentially worse,” she said. “I don’t think burning — prescribed burns — should be a tool in the kit anymore.”
The Forest Service typically ignites 4,500 prescribed fires a year, aimed at treating more than 2,000 square miles (5,200 square kilometers) across the National Forest system. Very few of the fires escape control — a fraction of 1% by Forest Service calculations.
Anticipated changes to the prescribe burn program also will be geared toward economic development and the possible introduction of new composite building products made from small diameter trees and wood particles, products that might incentivize better forest management and create local jobs.
Las Vegas resident Elmo Baca, a movie theater owner and chairman of a community foundation overseeing wildfire relief funds, said people with a lifetime of knowledge about local forests and weather conditions feel left out of decisions on prescribed burns.
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The British monarchy’s rules state that “a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies.”
That means Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Prince Charles, became king immediately upon her death.
However, it may be months or even longer before Charles’ formal coronation. In Elizabeth’s case, her coronation came on June 2, 1953 — 16 months after her accession on Feb. 6, 1952, when her father, King George VI, died.
A look at the formalities that take place after Charles accedes to the throne:
— Within 24 hours of a monarch’s death, a new sovereign is proclaimed formally as soon as possible at St. James’s Palace in London by the “Accession Council.” This is made up of officials from the Privy Council, which includes senior Cabinet ministers, judges and leaders of the Church of England, who are summoned to the palace for the meeting.
— Parliament is then recalled for lawmakers to take their oaths of allegiance to the new monarch.
— The new monarch will swear an oath before the Privy Council in St. James’s Palace to maintain the Church of Scotland, according to the Act of Union of 1707.
— The proclamation of the new sovereign is then publicly read out at St. James’s Palace, as well as in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast – the capital cities of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.
— Charles must declare to Parliament on the first day of its session following the accession, or at the coronation, whichever is first, that he is a faithful Protestant. The oath is mandated by the Accession Declaration Act of 1910.
— He must also take a coronation oath as prescribed by the Coronation Oath Act of 1689, the Act of Settlement of 1701 and the Accession Declaration Act.
— He must be in communion with the Church of England, a flexible rule which allowed King George I and King George II to reign even though they were Lutherans.
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NEW YORK (AP) — One of the world’s most generous poetry awards is both consolidating and expanding.
Officials of Canada’s Griffin Poetry Prize announced Thursday that they are combining their international and Canadian honors into a single award, worth $100,000. The prize’s founder, the businessman and philanthropist Scott Griffin, said the awards were originally in separate categories because he believed Canadian poets needed the attention.
“Now that a lot of Canadians have been recognized in the poetry world, we felt it was time they had to compete on the international stage with everybody else,” he said, citing such Canadian writers as Margaret Atwood, Anne Carson and Robert Bringhurst.
Griffin officials have also created a new prize for first-time Canadian poets that includes a six-week residency in Italy.
“The Griffin Poetry Prize has been acknowledging and encouraging poets for 22 years,” Atwood, a founding Griffin trustee, said in a statement. “At a time when censorship and attacks on a diverse array of writers are on the rise in many countries — including the United States — it’s heartening to see such a strong vote of confidence in poets coming from Canada. Poetry is not a minor art form; it is the crucible of human language.”
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HONOLULU (KITV)- The Little League World Series Championship parade that traveled through downtown Honolulu was an adventure. People lined the streets to be a part of the fun.
They showed Aloha for the team and the state it represents.
“We come from the Bay Area. We skipped all the Giants World Series parades because we didn't feel they needed our support. But here in Hawaii it’s so important for the community. The kids made it to the top nationally over all these other teams. It's just a big deal to be a part of the support for them,” said Miki Ohashi.
She is one of hundreds of fans who lined the street for the parade.
Other winning teams and schools marched in solidarity. They represented the state they love, and the other teams who have battled on the field to represent Hawaii.
“The kids from the winning LLWS team don't come from just one school. The kids don't get to that point if they didn't play against other schools. The fact that all the other schools and teams are here to support the team that beat them is really fantastic,” said Ohashi.
“My son has actually been a baseball player for 10 years. He has friends on the Little League team. So I'm super excited to see the kids my son has grown up with in the parade,” said another fan who attended the parade.
Bands from multiple schools play different songs, but all have the same sense of pride. “It's really touching to see so many people from prior years coming here to be a part of the parade and show their support. The sponsors showed up and the parents are in the parade that volunteered and took the kids to practices and games,” said Ohashi. Hawaii pride, that's what it's all about.
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FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks on during a visit to officially open the new building at Thames Hospice, Maidenhead, England July 15, 2022. Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision as doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health.” The announcement comes a day after the 96-year-old monarch canceled a meeting of her Privy Council and was told to rest. (Kirsty O'Connor/Pool Photo via AP, File)
HONOLULU (KITV4) - Queen Elizabeth had strong ties to Hawaii and visited the islands more than once during her reign. The relationship between Britain and Hawaii goes all the way back to the 18th century.
A historian at Iolani Palace told KITV4 that Queen Emma established a close relationship with England's Queen Victoria in the 1860's, after both of them lost a husband and a child.
"In Hawaii, in 1887 when Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden Jubilee, not only did our alili attend the event in London, there was also events here in Honolulu," said Zita Cup Choy, historian at Iolani Palace.
Hawaii's alili kept the relationship years after Queen Emma died. Unlike states on the mainland, Hawaii can greatly relate to the Queen's death because of its history as a monarchy.
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"There's a connection with Queen Elizabeth and the idea or service and devotion, and what we saw with our Kings and Queens. They were also dedicated to the nation and helping the people," said Douglas Askman, professor at Hawaii Pacific University.
A professor at UH Manoa said it is important to understand Queen Elizabeth in 2022. He said the idea of a monarchy is supposed to be outdated but the royal family remained relevant through decades of changes.
"A lot of Americans have this thing about the British royalty but a lot of brits don't. We're supposed to be in a democratic modern world. There are other kings and queens like in Denmark but they don't have the wealth and power like the British monarchy does," said Peter Hoffenberg, professor at UH Manoa.
Officials at Iolani palace say there may be an event to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's legacy, although nothing is confirmed at this time.
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The Justice Department and former President Donald Trump's lawyers face a Friday midnight deadline for submitting proposals for how the special master review of the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago -- including classified documents -- should work.
They'll be filing the briefs even as the Justice Department appeals the order requiring the review, in which a third-party attorney will sift through the materials from Trump's Florida home and segregate out the privileged documents that should be withheld from federal investigators.
While the appeal plays out, prosecutors are also asking that its review of classified documents be allowed to continue separate from the special master review. The parties have been instructed by US District Judge Aileen Cannon to weigh in on the department's arguments about the documents in the filing due Friday.
With the Friday submission, the Justice Department and the Trump team will also be addressing questions about the review's logistics that are wonky, but stand to carry significance over how quickly the review will move and how much it will hinder the criminal investigation into the handling of documents from Trump's White House.
Cannon, a 2020 appointee of Trump who granted Trump's request for the review, has asked the parties to file jointly. But that doesn't mean the parties will be in agreement. Where they disagree, the judge has asked them to identify those disagreements.
Here's what to watch for:
Who do the parties nominate as special master?
The unique circumstances of the Mar-a-Lago search, coupled with Cannon's very murky order granting Trump's request for a special master, make the ideal candidate for the job a complicated formula.
The Justice Department has previously said that, if the reviewer is to handle classified materials, he or she should "already" have a top-secret clearance -- a requirement the Trump team didn't oppose in earlier filings.
It's also possible that the parties put forward candidates who do not have active security clearances but could go through the vetting process for one very quickly. Recent exiles from the government would fit the bill, as would former judges, who may not have clearance but would have been trusted with classified materials as part of their service on the bench.
But notably, the Justice Department asked Thursday that it not be required to share the classified materials it obtained with the special master -- which may negate the need for a clearance.
As for legal expertise, reviewing for attorney-client privilege is the usual job of a special master. But the judge's order that executive privilege be part of what the special master looks at puts the review on uncharted territory. There is also lots of disagreement about the doctrine itself, though many legal experts are extremely skeptical of Cannon's view that it should play a role here.
One thing to look out for when the potential candidates are revealed is whether they have any experience litigating executive privilege, either on the federal side (where they would have likely pushed a broad view of its scope) or on the side of a party -- such as Congress -- seeking information from the executive branch (where they would have likely argued in favor of a narrow interpretation of the privilege).
What's the proposed scope of the review?
Cannon's Monday order signaled she wanted the special master review to help settle disputes over whether certain seized records were personal or presidential records, and whether the personal items of Trump's that were seized have evidentiary value.
The parties may sketch out how they believe the special master should make those determinations. DOJ has argued previously that its investigators should be allowed to hold on to certain personal items of Trump to the extent they provide evidence relevant to the statutes the government is investigating. (An inventory filed by the government details classified records being stored in boxes also containing Trump's clothing, gifts and press clippings.)
While the special master's job is to provide the court advice, the call on those questions will ultimately be up to the judge.
Thursday, DOJ added it plans to provide Trump with copies of all the unclassified documents that were seized and "that the government will return Plaintiff's personal items that were not commingled with classified records and thus are of likely diminished evidentiary value. "
Cannon also declared a need for the special master to review for potentially privileged items. How a special master should approach attorney-client privilege is a well-developed area of law, though the judge has cast doubt on how the department was approaching the attorney-client privilege review when it was conducted with an internal "filter" team.
The judge also wants the special master to conduct a review for materials potentially covered by executive privilege, though her Monday order gave little guidance how that review would work in practice.
What does the Justice Department say about executive privilege?
How the special master should approach executive privilege could be the most contentious area of the joint filing.
The Justice Department has argued that there is no role for executive privilege to play in segregating the materials that should be withheld from investigators. Prosecutors may be disinclined to go into any detail over how it should be considered on Friday. They have previously argued in the case that the privilege is designed to protect the material from being disclosed to parties outside the executive branch.
The records that were seized at Mar-a-Lago by the executive branch are being disclosed within the executive branch in an executive branch function, the prosecutors have argued. By some definitions of the privilege, it could cover most or all the government records obtained in the search.
But the prosecutors have argued that there is no circumstance where a former president could be successful in asserting executive privilege over classified documents that are the subject of a criminal probe.
Trump's lawyers, meanwhile, have said little about which kinds of government records he would seek to assert executive privilege over and how he'd expect the special master to filter out the materials for him to do so.
How the parties see the logistics of the review operating
There are logistical questions around the proposed special master review as well.
For instance, Cannon wants proposals for the review's schedule and for how the special master should be compensated. There may be some area of agreement between the parties for how the review should operate.
The Trump team previously said it "generally" agreed with a request by the DOJ that certain steps in the review process be shortened to expedite the filter, though it did not weigh in on the specific deadlines the DOJ put forward. The department told the court earlier in the litigation that the review should be done by the end of September.
Trump's lawyers in earlier filings also expressed some agreement with how the parties should be allowed to communicate with the court ex parte -- i.e., without the opposing party being involved. But the Trump lawyers laid out in previous filings additional protocols for the review to which the Justice Department may take objection.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nursing homes and debt collectors are flouting a law that prohibits them from requiring friends and family of care home residents to shoulder the costs of the facilities, according to a federal report issued Thursday.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said friends and family members have had to declare bankruptcy, had their wages garnished and their homes repossessed after signing unenforceable contracts called “admission agreements” with nursing facilities. As a result, they have been held liable as third parties for their loved ones’ nursing home stays.
Distraught relatives, in sometimes emotional testimony, and lawyers for families told regulators Thursday about collectors seeking tens of thousands of dollars — even hundreds of thousands — in unpaid nursing home fees.
An increase in complaints led the agency and Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to send a letter to nursing homes and their debt collectors reminding them to follow the law.
Rohit Chopra, director of the consumer bureau, held a virtual public hearing with advocates, nursing home administrators and people affected by what they say are unlawful debt collection practices.
Anna Anderson, a consumer protection lawyer in New York, said she has seen hundreds of lawsuits filed against friends and family of care home residents that seek reimbursement for of facilities’ costs.
“It’s not only routine” she said. “It’s a deeply troubling practice.”
She said it “puts families in a position of having to choose between protecting their family members at nursing facilities or putting themselves in a position of financial ruin.”
Chris Ferris spoke of how he received a collection letter for thousands of dollars for his mother’s nursing home stay. Through tears, he pleaded with bureau officials on the call to do something to stop creditors from hounding him and others for money that should not be legally owed.
“I implore you to do something to stop them,” he said. “This is wrong.”
The report described one woman who was sent to collections for $80,000 two days after her mother’s death. Another woman received a letter from a law firm stating that she owed the nursing home $17,000 after her friend’s death. The report did not identify the individuals by name.
The consumer bureau said in a statement that “collection of debts from those contracts may violate the consumer financial protection laws, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act” and its prohibition on false, deceptive, or misleading representations connected to debt collection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 1.3 million people live in nursing homes.
As more people in the United States age, the cost of nursing home care is growing along with demand. The price has soar in the past 20 years. In 2021, the annual median cost of a single room in a nursing home was $108,405. Between 2004 and 2020, the cost rose by more than 60%.
Most older adults are not insured against the costs of long-term care. Medicare, which covers adults once they reach 65, offers limited benefits based on need and only pays for nursing home care for up to 100 days. Medicaid helps low-income people pay for nursing home care but eligibility rules can be stringent.
The Nursing Home Reform Act prevents facilities “from requiring a person other than the resident to assume personal responsibility for any cost of the resident’s care.”
But why that seems to happen so often is due in part to lax government enforcement, said Eric Carlson, a lawyer at Justice in Aging. Carlson said during the hearing that agencies in charge of oversight rarely cite and fine companies that require third parties to sign admission agreements.
David Bifulco, a Pennsylvania lawyer who represents debtors sued for hundreds of thousands of dollars, said the bureau and other agencies should educate federal and local courts about the prevalence of the problem, before they a default judgement is entered.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Democrat vying to oust Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is facing calls from within her own party to fold her campaign, following the publication of additional leaked audio in which she appears to make disparaging remarks about her constituents.
The calls for state Rep. Krystle Matthews to withdraw just two months ahead of the general election came Thursday in reaction to leaked audio published by conservative activist group Project Veritas of Matthews speaking to one of its members, without her knowledge.
Sitting in a restaurant, Matthews, who is Black, is heard saying that she represents a “mostly white” district, adding, of white voters: “I keep them right here — like under my thumbs. … Otherwise, they get out of control — like kids.”
“You ought to know who you’re dealing with,” Matthews goes on to say. “You’ve got to treat them like s—-. That’s the only way they’ll respect you.”
In a statement, Matthews acknowledged her voice on the recording, calling Project Veritas a “satirical MAGA Powered news outlet.”
The compilation also features more of Matthews’ conversation, parts of which were previously published by Project Veritas, in which she spoke to an inmate about funding her campaign with “dope boy money” and having Democrats run as Republicans, saying “secret sleepers” represent “the only way you’re gonna change the dynamics in South Carolina.”
At the time of the earlier release, ahead of South Carolina’s June primary runoff, Matthews confirmed to The Associated Press that it was her voice on the tape but said the edited audio of a “tongue-in-cheek” exchange didn’t reflect the full picture.
Matthews won the runoff to face Scott, who is seeking what he’s said will be his final Senate term and is among South Carolina’s most popular politicians. The Black Republican is widely expected to win the general election in South Carolina, where no Democrat has won a statewide race in more than 15 years.
On Thursday, Democrats including gubernatorial nominee Joe Cunningham said he concurred with state Rep. Justin Bamberg, who in an op-ed published online called Matthews “toxic.”
“If any of our white counterparts had said the same thing with regards to blacks, the minority community, including myself, would be up in arms calling for that member’s immediate resignation,” Bamberg added.
In a statement provided to AP, Cunningham said that “there is absolutely no place in our political discourse” for Matthews’ comments, adding that “the Democratic Party cannot and should not tolerate such behavior from our elected officials and candidates.”
State Sen. Brad Hutto, Democrats’ leader in that chamber — who was also his party’s nominee to challenge U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2014 — echoed Cunningham’s comments about Matthews’ Senate bid, telling AP, “When candidates of either party start making irresponsible statements, beyond what party they’re from, they need to reevaluate their candidacy, and that’s what needs to happen here.”
One of the fellow Democrats Matthews defeated, Catherine Fleming Bruce, told AP she agreed with the calls for Matthews to step aside, saying the nominee “has made it impossible for her to be that standard bearer, representing our state’s diverse population.”
Trav Robertson, chairman of the state’s Democrats, emphasized on Thursday that Matthews didn’t represent the party’s perspective but stopped short of urging her to quit her campaign, which he said was “becoming a distraction to other Democrats on the ballot.”
“If I were advising her campaign, I would focus on her getting reelected to the (state) House of Representatives,” Robertson told AP.
Were Matthews to suspend her campaign, her name would likely still remain on ballots, which party officials said were already being produced for overseas voters. With no third-party candidate in the race, Scott’s name is the only other that would appear.
“Regardless of race, I love everyone,” Matthews said in her statement. “One thing you can learn from Project Veritas’s first audio attack on me, is obviously I have no biases toward a certain ethnic group.”
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James Pollard contributed to this report.
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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Episode 4 – What Did You Think?!
Warning: There are spoilers ahead for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law episode 4! She-Hulk Episode 3.
Jennifer Walters doesn’t necessarily want to be a She-Hulk in the sheets, but she still has to be a Hulk in court as the series nears its mid-way point. The fourth episode of the MCU’s latest original series has premiered, and we want to know what the Superhero Hype community thinks about it! This post is a place for all of you to leave your own reviews, thoughts, or anything else you want to say about She-Hulk: Attorney at Law episode 4.
First, we meet stage magician Donny Blaze. And no, he’s not Ghost Rider/Johnny Blaze. Donny’s just some charlatan who runs a dive magic show in Los Angeles. To save his stale act, Donny uses a sling ring to open a portal for Madisynn, a drunk woman in the audience. Some time later, Madisynn reappears in Kamar-Taj just as Wong is trying to binge The Sopranos. Madisynn also tells Wong that Donny sent her to a Hell dimension where she made a deal with a demon named Jake to get back. Additionally, Madisynn spoils The Sopranos for Wong, and he resolves to make Donny pay for his actions.
At a local bar, Nikki tries to help Jen make a more enticing dating profile. Soon after, Wong portals into Jen’s office and hires her to send a cease and desist to his former student, Donny. However, Wong has no written contract with Donny, and he doesn’t have much in the way of a legal advantage. In court, Wong summons Madisynn to testify on his behalf, but she’s already drunk and she doesn’t exactly convince the judge.
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After yet another bad date, Jen finally takes Nikki’s advice and makes a dating profile for herself as She-Hulk. Jen finally gets a lot of matches, but most of them are not compatible with her. At not until she meets Arthur, a doctor who says all of the right things to her. Meanwhile, Donny goes too far with his magic act and opens a portal to a demon dimension that he can’t close. Out of desperation, Donny portals himself to Wong to beg for help. Wong angrily tells Donny to call Jen as he goes to fight the demons.
Back at Jen’s place, she and Arthur become increasingly intimate. However, Wong ruins the mood when he opens a portal and summons She-Hulk to the demonic invasion. With Jen’s help, Wong funnels the demons away to a far off location and he shuts down the portal to their dimension. Jen also uses the last demon as leverage to force Donny to give up and accept Wong’s cease and desist. Jen soon returns home covered in demon goo, but she still takes Arthur to bed.
In the morning, Arthur shows no interest in Jen’s human form when he sees her for the first time. And he quickly leaves her alone as the TV news tells her that Titania is out of jail. Moments later, a process server gives Jen papers that reveal Titania trademarked the She-Hulk name and she’s suing Jen for infringement. In the tag scene, Wong and Madisynn binge This is Us before talking about their favorite drinks.
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LONDON (AP) — Ten things to know about the life of Queen Elizabeth II:
BRITAIN’S LONGEST-REIGNING MONARCH
Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. In September 2015 she surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and seven months.
In 2016, Elizabeth also became the longest-reigning monarch in the world with the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. In 2022, she became the second-longest-reigning monarch in world history, behind 17th century French King Louis XIV, who took the throne at age 4.
Apart from Elizabeth and Victoria, only four other monarchs in British history have reigned for 50 years or more: George III (59 years), Henry III (56 years), Edward III (50 years) and James VI of Scotland (58 years.)
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HOME-SCHOOLING
Like many royals of her time and before, Elizabeth never went to a public school and was never exposed to other students. Instead, she was educated at home with Margaret, her younger sister.
Among those who taught her was her father, along with a senior teacher at Eton College, several French and Belgian governesses who taught her French, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, who taught her religion.
Elizabeth’s schooling also included learning to ride, swim, dance and the study of fine art and music.
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“NO. 230873”
During World War II, young Princess Elizabeth briefly became known as No. 230873, Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of the Auxiliary Transport Service No. 1.
After months of campaigning for her parents’ permission to do something for the war effort, the heir to the throne learned how to drive and service ambulances and trucks. She rose to the rank of honorary Junior Commander within months.
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‘GREAT MIMICKER’
Elizabeth often gave the impression of a serious demeanor, and many have noted her “poker face,” but those who knew her described her as having a mischievous sense of humor and a talent for mimicry in private company.
Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, has said the queen could be “extremely funny in private — and not everybody appreciates how funny she can be.”
Bishop Michael Mann, the monarch’s domestic chaplain, once said that “the queen imitating the Concorde landing is one of the funniest things you could see.” Ian Paisley, the Northern Irish clergyman and politician, also noted that Elizabeth was a “great mimicker” of him.
More recently, she showed her mischievous side during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, when she starred in a comic video alongside an animated Paddington Bear and spoke of hiding marmalade sandwiches in her purse.
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ROYAL TAXPAYER
She may have been the queen, but she paid taxes too — at least since 1992.
When Windsor Castle, the queen’s weekend residence, was ravaged by fire in 1992, the public rebelled against paying millions of pounds for repairs.
But she voluntarily agreed to pay tax on her personal income. She said she would meet 70 percent of the cost of restoration work, and she also decided to open her home at Buckingham Palace to the public for the first time to generate extra funds from admission fees.
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LITTLE LILIBET
The queen was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of York, in honor of her mother, paternal grandmother and paternal great-grandmother. But as a child, she was endearingly known as young Lilibet by her family — said to be because she couldn’t pronounce “Elizabeth” properly.
In a letter to her grandmother Queen Mary, the young princess wrote: “Dear Granny. Thank you very much for the lovely little jersey. We loved staying at Sandringham with you. I lost a top front tooth yesterday morning,” before signing off, “Love from Lilibet.”
The nickname became more widely known after Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, named their daughter Lilibet Diana in 2021.
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A STEADFAST ROMANCE
Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip enjoyed a stable relationship for more 70 years, a union that far outlasted the marriages of three of her four children: Charles, Anne and Andrew.
“He has been quite simply my strength and stay all these years,” the queen said of Philip on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Their story began in 1939, when Prince Philip of Greece, a handsome 18-year-old naval cadet, was detailed to entertain the 13-year-old Elizabeth for a day. Several years later, Philip was invited to join the royal family at Windsor Castle at Christmas, and he soon made discreet inquiries whether he would be considered an eligible suitor.
The couple married in Westminster Abbey in 1947. When Philip died in 2021 at age 99, Elizabeth described his passing as leaving a “huge void” in her life, according to their son, Andrew.
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MULTIPLE BIRTHDAYS
Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, but it was sometimes confusing for the public to know when to celebrate.
There was no universally fixed day for her “official birthday” — it’s either the first, second or third Saturday in June, and was decided by the government.
In Australia, her birthday was celebrated on the second Monday of June, while in Canada, was marked on a Monday either on or before May 24, Queen Victoria’s birthday.
Only the queen and those closest to her celebrated her actual birthday in private gatherings.
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HOW MANY CORGIS?
It’s widely known that Elizabeth loved corgis — Princess Diana reportedly called the dogs the queen’s “moving carpet” because they accompanied her everywhere.
She owned more than 30 corgis over the years. She also had two “dorgis” — crossbreeds of dachshund and corgi — named Candy and Vulcan.
Elizabeth was photographed hugging one of the dogs as far back as 1936 at age 10, and was given a corgi named Susan for her 18th birthday. The breed was introduced to the royal family by her father, King George VI, in 1933, when he bought a male corgi called Dookie from a local kennel.
As queen, she also technically owned the thousands of mute swans in open British waters, and had the right to claim all sturgeons, porpoises, whales and dolphins, according to a statute from 1324.
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‘A PRETTY NICE GIRL’
The queen inevitably became the subject of pop songs.
The Beatles immortalized her with the tongue-in-cheek “Her Majesty,” calling her “a pretty nice girl” though “she doesn’t have a lot to say.” The brief song, sung by Paul McCartney and recorded in 1969, appeared at the end of the “Abbey Road” album.
Other musical treatments weren’t so kind. The Sex Pistols’ anti-monarchist “God Save The Queen,” released right before her Silver Jubilee in 1977, was banned on British television.
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“According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, there is not an optimistic outlook, and Kittle is unlikely to play in the season opener on Monday.”
Kittle’s Week 1 status unclear after sitting out another practice
“Without Kittle, the 49ers would turn to backup tight ends Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley and veteran Tyler Kroft to pick up the slack.”
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“As far as his mental development, Williams, 34, an 11-year veteran, relayed a story from training camp: Bosa forced him to refine his technique after he kept effectively attacking Williams’ right hand on pass rushes. After doing his own analysis, Williams realized he was giving Bosa a seemingly imperceptible tell by turning inside too quickly.”
Matt Maiocco discusses what to make of Trey Lance not being named a 49ers captain
“Kyle Shanahan has carte blanche,” Maiocco continued. “He can do whatever the heck he wants and he says that he didn’t fudge the vote, he counted the votes, that’s how it turned out. I think that he wanted Trey Lance to kind of earn it. He’ll be making his third NFL start. Yes, he plays quarterback, yes he’s shown to be a very good leader.
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“He’s done a really nice job,” Foerster said. “These last few days, he’s really looked like the Mike we all hoped he would look like. It’s been encouraging. … He’s got to string some games together here. I hope he goes out on Sunday and has a really nice outing.”
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“Juszczyk used to quickly get inside defensive ends and try to drive them toward the sideline. In 2018, he began delaying his move to their inside, stringing them toward the sideline, a tactic that was more effective because he was a pass-catching threat they often were tasked with following.”
Greg Cosell discusses Trey Lance’s throwing mechanics, two things to watch for with his play
“The other thing is, because he’s a very good runner, will he break down and leave the pocket too early? The term we then use ‘will he leave throws on the field that are there?’ Those are two things to look for early because Kyle Shanahan works pretty hard at putting their gameplan and offensive approach, and when throws are there to be made, they expect those throws to be made.”
Jaquiski Tartt not particularly interested in returning to 49ers
“I mean, I’ve talked to the coaches, but it’s been nothing official,” Tartt said. “As far as that situation, for the right price of course I would be back. But at the end of the day if it’s not the right price I’m definitely not going back. For me it’s just as far as what makes sense. Putting my body through a lot for a minimum is kinda like … you know.
“So … this year’s annual 49ers season prediction is tied into my supposition that there’s a good chance that Lance will start every healthy game this season. He might get banged up here or there, as he did in spot play last year, and that might get Garoppolo some starts. But I think Shanahan will want to stick with Lance. Yes, he has Garoppolo there just in case. I’m just making my predictions this year based on Lance at QB.” | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/9/9/23344013/49ers-news-george-kittle-groin-injury-week-1-trey-lance-jimmy-g-la-rams-buffalo-bills-nfl-season | 2022-09-09T10:30:13Z | ninersnation.com | control | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/9/9/23344013/49ers-news-george-kittle-groin-injury-week-1-trey-lance-jimmy-g-la-rams-buffalo-bills-nfl-season | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — What’s 10 points worth? That’s what Will Power hopes he doesn’t find out while trying to close out the closest IndyCar championship fight in nearly 20 years.
Power takes a 20-point lead into Sunday’s season finale at Laguna Seca Raceway over six-time champion Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden, Power’s Team Penske teammate and a two-time IndyCar champion. Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson remains in contention, as does Scott McLaughlin, who sits 41 points behind teammate Power.
In all, five drivers mathematically have a shot and two contenders, reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou and Pato O’Ward, were only eliminated last Sunday in IndyCar’s closest title race since 2003 — when the Indy Racing League was called “The IRL.”
But there are plenty of Power fans who believe the Australian could have had some breathing room in this title fight had Team Penske done him any favors.
McLaughlin last week dominated at Portland to win his third race of the season and Power finished second to retain his hold on the points lead. Power definitely did not have a car as good as McLaughlin’s, but challenger Dixon was closing fast behind him in both the race and title fight.
If Team Penske had called for “team orders” and asked McLaughlin to cede the lead to Power, he’d have 10 additional points over Dixon and Newgarden. The call Dixon considered a “no-brainer” never came and now Power must finish no lower than third to clinch the title.
Those additional points could have taken some of the pressure off Power to be perfect on Sunday and helped him preserve the hold he’s had on the championship three different times this season, including the last four races.
Even though Power was calling for the team orders over his radio at Portland, he knows that Team Penske has never used them and it’s the fairest way to manage three individual teams.
“They’ve never done that. When you think about it, it would have been unfair on Josef to do that because if I was in his position, I would not be happy to be put 30 points back,” Power said Thursday. “ From a team perspective, it was a fair thing to do. It would be great to get 10 points. But yeah, Team Penske doesn’t do that.”
Dixon and Ericsson are teammates at Chip Ganassi Racing and understand how the boss wants them to race.
“I think the thing Chip stresses is that you race clean, you race fairly, you help your teammates and you hope the organization wins,” Dixon told The Associated Press. He added that the Penske trio “do seem to race more singularly.”
It’s a sensitive topic in that team orders are essentially manipulating both the outcome of the race with a focus on the championship picture. It is common in Formula One but typically not popular, and although it’s been illegal in NASCAR since a 2013 scandal, teammates and manufacturer allies can and do often subtly help each other on the track.
It’s not so clear-cut in IndyCar, and not always subtle: there’s been wide speculation that McLaughlin allowed Newgarden to take the lead and the win after a late restart at Gateway last month. McLaughlin has said publicly that Newgarden, his close friend and co-host of their YouTube series, used “the slipstream effect” to pass him fairly.
Team Penske has weaved through the team orders issue since Sunday at Portland, while Dixon admits that Chip Ganassi Racing races with the greater organization in mind. And while Penske and Ganassi have teamed to win 14 of the last 16 IndyCar championships, nine have gone to Ganassi, including the last two.
Power, coincidentally, was on the losing end of three consecutive title races from 2010 to 2012 and finished runner-up twice to a Ganassi driver. He won his only title in 2014, his only Indianapolis 500 four years later, and has had to go head-to-head with his Penske teammates every year.
Coming off his the worst season of his 14 years driving for Roger Penske — Power had career lows in nearly every category and was ninth in the final 2021 standings — he’s returned at top form.
He attributes it to now being 41 years old and a father, which have both mellowed many of his quirks and matured his approach to performance. Although he has only one win this season, Power has been remarkably consistent with an average finish of sixth and at Gateway tied Mario Andretti for most poles in IndyCar history with 67.
But he’s been seemingly cast away at Penske, where the tight bond between Newgarden and McLaughlin has made Power the odd driver out of the cool club on a three-car team. Power wasn’t really joking when asked about McLaughlin allegedly giving Newgarden the Gateway win and said “that’s his best buddy, so he is probably going to do that.”
Penske team president Tim Cindric seemed irritated this week by the entire topic. He first dismissed Dixon’s take as “a little mental game going on” with Power because “if you focus on last week, you’re not focused on this week.”
Cindric, who is also Newgarden’s strategist, then brushed off the insinuation no team orders were called at Portland because padding Power’s lead would have dropped both Dixon and Newgarden to 30 points out.
“That was never a consideration,” said Cindric. “From all-the-eggs-in-one-basket perspective, or Will versus Josef, no, certainly not. Not one of the considerations there.”
Cindric grew curt when, still on the team orders topic, he was asked if seeing Dixon drive into third at Portland didn’t make him consider cycling Power into the lead.
“If we have another restart, Dixon passes both of them, then how do you feel?” he retorted.
Dixon explained the four drivers at Ganassi work as teammates and have some added help Sunday since Palou and Jimmie Johnson aren’t racing for the title. It won’t be the case at Penske.
“All of us have a general understanding that if there’s a point you can help your teammate, that’s what you are going to do,” Dixon told AP. “But I think their situation is a little bit different between Josef and Will. By all means, Josef will be trying to beat Will. I don’t think there will be any help there. At all. No help at all from Josef.”
That’s how it goes, Cindric insisted, with Penske’s decision to run three championship-contending full-time cars. Newgarden has won a series-high five races this season, McLaughlin is next with three and Power’s lone victory gives Team Penske nine victories through 16 races.
“When it comes to team orders, that type of thing, people forget that you have other obligations to other people aside from yourself,” Cindric said. “You have obligations to the driver, to your sponsors, to their families and all the rest on down the line. Those aren’t very obvious things, especially when you’re talking about whether someone wins a race or doesn’t win a race.
Mike Hull, Cindric’s contemporary at Ganassi, said his drivers will race professionally with integrity. But he, too, shifted away from the team orders concept by pointing out that IndyCar, on pace for its most watched season since 2008, is the real winner come Sunday.
“Who wins here is IndyCar. With the success that IndyCar is having this year with the absolute strength that’s created in growth, they’re going to win,” Hull said. “It comes down to the quality teams racing with quality drivers. I think that’s a testament to how far the series has come in a very short period of time with its ownership and with the direction that its ownership is creating.”
IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where Ganassi won the Indy 500 this year with Ericsson, have been owned by Roger Penske since 2020.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party said Thursday that an internal survey found that nearly half of its national lawmakers had ties to the Unification Church, in a widening controversy that emerged after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Abe was shot to death during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara in July. The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, reportedly told police he killed Abe because of his apparent link to the Unification Church. A letter and social media postings attributed to him said large donations by his mother to the church bankrupted his family and ruined his life.
That led to revelations of widespread ties between the governing Liberal Democratic Party and the South Korea-based church, which experts say urges Japanese followers to make large donations to make amends for their ancestral sins, including Japan’s past colonialization of the Korean Peninsula.
LDP Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi said in the survey, 179 of the 379 party parliamentarians reported links to the church and related organizations. The relationships ranged from attending church events to accepting donations and receiving election support. However, Motegi denied there were any ties between the conservative governing party as an organization and the church.
”I take the results of the party survey seriously,” Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters. “In the future, the party will sever ties to organizations with known social problems and make it a party policy, so we won’t invite suspicion from the public.”
The Unification Church has been accused of inappropriate recruitment and business tactics and of pressuring adherents to make large donations, which the church denies.
Ninety-six of the LDP lawmakers reported attending events organized by the church or its affiliates, while 20 said they had made speeches. Nearly 50 said they paid money at events, while 29 accepted donations. Abe’s younger brother, former Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi, and former Economy and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda were among 17 who accepted church followers as election campaign volunteers.
Abe, a conservative nationalist who was one of Japan’s most influential politicians, recorded a video message last year for the Universal Peace Federation, a church-affiliated group, in which he praised federation co-founder Hak Ja Han Moon, who also heads the Unification Church, for her efforts in promoting traditional family values.
Opposition lawmakers criticized the survey for having excluded Abe because he is deceased. The survey also did not include LDP lawmakers in local assemblies, where church followers are also active in influencing policies, critics say.
The Unification Church was founded in South Korea in 1954 and came to Japan a decade later. It has built close ties with LDP lawmakers over shared interests in conservative causes, including opposing Communism. Abe’s grandfather, former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, helped found the church’s political unit in Tokyo in 1968.
Kishida, despite a Cabinet shuffle in August in which he purged seven ministers with acknowledged church links, including Kishi, ended up with more in his new Cabinet.
Support for Kishida’s government has tumbled in recent media surveys, apparently because of party members’ church links and plans for a rare state funeral for Abe.
A family funeral for Abe was held in July at a Tokyo temple, but Kishida wants to hold a state funeral on Sept. 27 at the Budokan martial arts arena with about 6,000 invited guests. The only other state funeral for a former prime minister in recent decades was for Shigeru Yoshida in 1967. It was criticized as having been decided undemocratically and an inappropriate use of taxpayers’ money.
Critics say Kishida’s decision to hold a state funeral for Abe is an attempt to please lawmakers belonging to Abe’s former faction within the governing party to maintain party unity and buttress Kishida’s own grip on power. He has said Abe deserves a state funeral as the longest-serving post-World War II leader and for his diplomatic and economic achievements.
Kishida’s government initially put the funeral cost at 250 million yen ($1.7 million) but recently said it will require at least 1.4 billion yen ($9.7 million) more for security, transportation and hospitality for foreign dignitaries and other guests. Some say the cost could further increase. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/ap-half-of-japan-governing-lawmakers-tied-to-unification-church/ | 2022-09-09T10:31:17Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-international-news/ap-half-of-japan-governing-lawmakers-tied-to-unification-church/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a crash in Smithfield sent three people to the hospital Thursday night.
Smithfield Fire Chief Rober Seltzer told 12 News there was underground cable work being done by workers on Putnam Pike (Route 44) and the road was partially closed with a police officer on both sides of the road directing traffic.
Around 10 p.m., Seltzer says a black SUV hit a police vehicle with an officer inside, then drove through the construction area hitting some equipment and one of the workers before hitting a tree.
The driver, police officer, and construction worker were all brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It’s unclear what caused the driver to lose control.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Jason Arnie Owens helped carry his father’s casket to the hearse, then turned to embrace a relative. He never made it to the cemetery.
As mourners gathered outside a northern West Virginia funeral home on Aug. 24, two plainclothes officers with a fugitive warrant swooped in from separate vehicles, called Owens’ name and shot him dead, spattering his 18-year-old son’s shirt with blood as horrified loved ones looked.
“There was no warning whatsoever,” family friend Cassandra Whitecotton said.
In the blink of an eye, stunned friends and family already mourning one member lost another. Now, they want answers — not just why Owens was shot but why the encounter happened the way it did.
Law enforcement officials aren’t explaining much right now, citing an ongoing investigation. Owens, 37, was wanted on a fugitive warrant, but the U.S. Marshals Service hasn’t said what it was for. The agency also said in a statement that he had a gun when members of a fugitive task force approached. Multiple witnesses contend that’s not true.
Whitecotton and others who stood just feet away said Owens was unarmed, had been hugging his aunt, Evelyn O’Dell, and was fired on immediately after his name was called. Witnesses also dispute the U.S. Marshals’ assertion that first aid was performed right away, before emergency medical services arrived.
“They yelled Jason’s name. They just said ‘Jason’ and then started firing,” Whitecotton said. “There was no identifications they were U.S. Marshals — anything. They did not render this man any aid at all. Never once they touched him to render any aid whatsoever.”
As relatives prepared for services Friday for Owens, a state police investigation of the shooting was underway. But patience in the community is wearing thin.
Relatives and supporters protested outside the Harrison County Courthouse last week, accusing law enforcement authorities of overreach in the death of Owens, who was white. A Facebook page called Justice for Jason Owens has swelled to about 800 members — more than half of the population of Nutter Fort, where Owens was killed.
Underlying the unanswered questions is whether some boundary of decency had been crossed in arresting a man in the midst of burying his father.
“If they’ve been searching for someone and they finally figure out where they are, they’re going to get them,” said Tracy L. Hahn, a Columbus, Ohio-based security consultant who retired after 32 years in law enforcement, including as deputy police chief at Ohio State University.
Hahn said she knows agencies that have gone to funerals but have waited until afterward to approach the person.
“There must be some extenuating circumstance that they felt the urgency to arrest him then instead of waiting, if there was some risk factor, an escape risk or something like that,” Hahn said.
Family members aren’t so sure. They say it only adds to their sense of disrespect that the agencies involved feel no obligation to address their questions.
“We want to know why you would do this in front of his family,” said Owens’ cousin, Mandy Swiger. “And what gives you the right to do that to an unarmed man?”
Acting U.S. Marshal Terry Moore said he couldn’t answer questions during the investigation and messages left with state police weren’t returned.
It’s not clear whether video exists from police bodycams, a police vehicle dashboard or the funeral home itself. Unlike major cities where detailed incident reports and video footage are released after fatal police shootings — sometimes within hours — that rarely happens in West Virginia.
West Virginia law exempts police from having to release video footage during an investigation. And the U.S. Marshals Service office said it did not write a detailed incident report about the shooting, referring to the news release that withheld Owens’ name and other details.
Owens had been in trouble with the law before. He was sentenced in 2018 to three to 13 years in prison for fleeing a Harrison County sheriff’s deputy and trying to strangle him during a scuffle. He was released on parole in April 2021.
But Swiger said he committed a parole violation “for not checking in just once. And that’s why he promised his mom after the funeral he would turn himself in.”
Whitecotton said she was smoking a cigarette after the service when an SUV came flying down the side street where the hearse would pull out.
“It about hit me, so I jumped back up on the curb and kind of looked at him like, ‘What’s your problem?’” she said. A man in shorts and a T-shirt jumped out, leaving his door open.
Swiger said a white truck with another plainclothes officer inside almost hit her mother’s vehicle as the truck sped into the parking lot. Swiger said Owens was shot from different directions and estimated as many as 40 people were in the area. She, too, said she didn’t see a gun in Owens’ hands.
Some mourners instinctively rushed toward Owens after he fell to the ground, Swiger said, but were told by one of the officers, “You step back or I’ll shoot you.”
Whitecotton said she has lived in much larger cities such as Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth.
“Never in my life have I dealt with anything like this,” she said. “I would expect it there, honestly. But not here.” | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-national-news/ap-family-wants-answers-after-pallbearer-killed-by-officers/ | 2022-09-09T10:31:38Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-national-news/ap-family-wants-answers-after-pallbearer-killed-by-officers/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal grand jury is reportedly seeking information about Donald Trump’s Save America leadership PAC as investigations into the former president continue to expand.
ABC News first reported Thursday that subpoenas issued in recent weeks have asked recipients about the political action committee’s formation, its fundraising activities and its spending.
The Department of Justice declined to comment. A Trump spokesman did not respond to requests.
Trump is now the subject of numerous ongoing federal and state investigations, including several probing his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol building, his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, and how thousands of government records, including documents with highly classified markings, ended up at his private Mar-a-Lago club.
Trump aggressively fundraised off the 2020 election, capitalizing on his supporters’ anger about and refusal to accept his loss. During its hearings, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack said Trump’s fundraising machine had collected some $250 million from his campaigns to “Stop the Steal” and others in the aftermath of the election, mostly in small-dollar donations from Americans. One plea for cash went out 30 minutes before the Jan. 6 insurrection.
“Not only was there the big lie, there was the big ripoff,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., said of the efforts.
No credible evidence has emerged to support Trump’s claims that the election was marred by mass fraud. Numerous state and local elections officials, including Trump’s own attorney general and judges he appointed, have also rejected such claims.
Trump’s PAC — which he has used to pay for his post-presidential rallies, other travel, legal bills and even the portraits of him and the former first lady that will one day hang in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery — has raised millions since its creation. It ended July with just under $100 million cash-on-hand, according to government filings. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/ap-grand-jury-probing-trump-leadership-pac-reports-say/ | 2022-09-09T10:32:07Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/ap-grand-jury-probing-trump-leadership-pac-reports-say/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CODX).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class of all persons and entities who purchased the publicly traded securities of Co-Dx during the period of May 12, 2022 through the close of the market on August 11, 2022 (4:00 p.m. ET).
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 17, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Co-Diagnostics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) demand for the Company's Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test had plummeted throughout the quarter ended June 30, 2022, and (ii) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the demand for its Logix Smart™ COVID-19 test lacked a reasonable basis.
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Children’s Social Media Addiction Is Linked to Inequality, Finds Global Study
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It wouldn’t be a stretch to argue that social media algorithms have changed how we live. Their impact on shaping the course of our lives is unprecedented, yet one that develops faster than research can catch up. But one sobering analysis shows that big tech’s breakneck speed in optimizing for more engagement is harming the most vulnerable sections of society.
In a paper published this week in Information, Communication & Society, a group of researchers looked at a metric called the Problematic Social Media Use (PSMU)– which refers to a certain psychological or emotional dependence on these platforms — in 1,79,000 children across 43 countries. The study analyzed children aged 11, 13, and 15 using data from a World Health Organization study carried out every four years.
The researchers found a link between social and economic inequality and PSMU. “Results showed that adolescents who were relatively more deprived than their schoolmates and attended more economically unequal schools had a higher likelihood of reporting PSMU,” the paper noted.
Economic inequality is arguably a result of country policy — but it has a substantial impact on social media use, and subsequently, mental health among young generations. The findings then highlight the linkages between big tech and government, where shortcomings in either influence those of the other.
“As the digital divide continues to close in many countries, economic inequalities persist and remain a robust social determinant of adolescent health and well-being,” said the study’s lead author, Michela Lenzi, an Associate Professor in psychology from the University of Padua, Italy.
Previous research has looked at the effects of PSMU in adolescents; one such study across 29 countries found that across the board, PSMU was linked to lower well-being. Another research identified a tool to recognize social media addiction in children, and recommended its use in schools to intervene early. With respect to addiction, some estimates put the number at 210 million people worldwide — and this is only growing over time.
But the present study is the first to draw out the link between country-wide factors in assessing adolescents’ mental health vis-a-vis social media, thereby locating it as a systemic issue that requires policy solutions. “According to the digital inequality framework, the socioeconomic structure of society and the position occupied in this hierarchy can influence social media use and consequently its positive or negative outcomes,” the researchers noted.
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In addition to country wealth, the study also found that low levels of family and peer support were factors driving PSMU — and the situation is much worse in scenarios where the same classroom contained disparate wealth among children. It speaks to how access to social media may be ubiquitous, but its deleterious effects continue to be unevenly distributed. “The problematic use of social media may represent a means to attenuate the negative consequences of being relatively deprived by venting negative emotions or escaping from negative feelings through online activities,” the authors write in their study.
The link between social media usage and declining mental health is well documented. Children, in particular, are at greater risk of suffering from negative self-image issues, suicidal ideation, and other dangerous mental health effects directly as a result of social media use.
The findings also add to a body of research that argues for PSMU to be officially recognized as an addiction disorder. It isn’t officially classified as one yet under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) or other manuals. “… given the lack of diagnostic criteria and the limited amount of high-quality longitudinal research, not much can be said about the nature of excessive social media use and its similarities with known addictions,” as a group of researchers earlier observed. But its symptoms are well-documented: they include negative moods, eating disorders, psychological distress, somatic symptoms, lower school achievement, and more.
Just this week, a group of psychology experts published an article calling for more transparency in how social media companies design their algorithms. The appeal echoed a growing concern over how social media affects users’ body image, ultimately feeding into eating disorders. “The relationship between social media usage and body image has been well-established in the literature; however, social media companies’ use of algorithms may intensify this association, as algorithms provide viewers with personalized content that is often more extreme, less monitored, and designed to keep users engaged for longer periods of time,” the experts wrote.
That the effects of PSMU may be exacerbated in a group of children who already face systemic exclusions calls for a holistic policy that recognizes PSMU as a public health issue. | https://theswaddle.com/childrens-social-media-addiction-is-linked-to-inequality-finds-global-study/ | 2022-09-09T10:32:23Z | theswaddle.com | control | https://theswaddle.com/childrens-social-media-addiction-is-linked-to-inequality-finds-global-study/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRBP).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 4, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ).
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According to a filed complaint, 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Cat Breeds With Long Lifespans: 10 breeds of cat that live the longest lives - including the beautiful American Shorthair 🐱
Here are 10 cat breeds are the most likely to live the longest lifespans.
Cats are one of the most independent creatures around – but also some of the most friendly and loving, despite that independent nature.
It is reported that the average cat owner actually own a minimum of two cats – though we are sure you may know some with many more.
And while it is indeed true – all cats are beautiful – if you are looking for a cat that is most likely to be with you for the longest time possible, then these 10 breeds of cat may well be worth adopting, according The Spruce Pets.
*While cat breeds do share similar traits, we advise each cat does have their own personality and individual needs – including medical, which is of primary importance when taking a cat into your home. Please be aware of this if adopting a cat. | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/cat-breeds-with-long-lifespans-10-breeds-of-cat-that-live-the-longest-lives-including-the-beautiful-american-shorthair-3755729 | 2022-09-09T10:35:23Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/cat-breeds-with-long-lifespans-10-breeds-of-cat-that-live-the-longest-lives-including-the-beautiful-american-shorthair-3755729 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Cats Cuddling With Dogs: 9 cute cat breeds that mix well with dogs - including the loving Japanese Bobtail cat 🐱
Here are 9 breeds of gorgeous kitty cats that are most likely to be good with a dog in the home.
They have been worshipped for centuries by their owners – and as many will attest, once you have been in the company of these adorable creatures, it’s hard to understand why anyone wouldn’t be besotted by their furry little faces and bean toes!
Reports even say that the average cat owner actually owns a minimum of two cats – though we are sure you may know some with many more.
It is said all cats are beautiful, and while that is true, you may be nervous introducing a new cat to your household if a dog is already in the home. if you are looking for a cat that will be energetic, playful and loving all at the same time, these 10 breeds of cat may just be your best bet.
So, if you are looking to add a new furry friend to your household, but want to ensure they can adapt to a dog, then these breeds are reported to be the best at mixing with canines according to LifeTimePetCover.co.uk.*
*While cat breeds do share similar traits, we advise each cat do have their own personality and individual needs, which is of primary importance when taking a cat into your home – especially when a dog or another animal is involved. Please do check that your dog, and the cat you are adopting, are suitable for homes with dogs. | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/cats-cuddling-with-dogs-9-cute-cat-breeds-that-mix-well-with-dogs-including-the-loving-japanese-bobtail-cat-3824133 | 2022-09-09T10:35:29Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/cats-cuddling-with-dogs-9-cute-cat-breeds-that-mix-well-with-dogs-including-the-loving-japanese-bobtail-cat-3824133 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Cute Cat Breeds For Children: 10 loving breeds of cat which will be suit households with small children 🐱
These 10 breeds of cool, loving cats will be great for households with small kids.
They may love day long snoozes, but play time before settling on the couch with their owners and offering loving head boops is also very much in many cats' nature. It is easy to see why cats and kittens are adored by many households across the world.
It is reported that the average cat owner actually own a minimum of two cats – though we are sure you may know some with many more.
Pet ownership has continued to soar over the past couple of years, with many owners admitting once they have were in the company of these adorable creatures, it was virtually impossible not be obsessed!
So, if you’re looking to welcome a new kitty cat to your home, but are unsure which breeds best suit small children, here are 10 of the world’s best cat breed for homes with kids*
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Clinics overwhelmed with out-of-state patients push abortions later in pregnancy
A crush of out-of-state patients at abortion clinics is causing backlogs in care and forcing some to have the procedure later in their pregnancies, when treatment is more intensive and costs are higher.
The big picture: It's a byproduct of more people traveling across state lines in the post-Roe landscape and testing reproductive health providers in states that don't have abortion bans.
- Experts believe that as clinics struggle with demand, the number of abortions performed after the 13th week of pregnancy — which is around the end of the first trimester — might increase.
- The procedures can be harder to obtain, because "as pregnancy progresses, the number of people who are skilled to provide that care further goes down," Colleen McNicholas, chief medical officer at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri, told Axios.
By the numbers: About 93% of reported abortions in 2019 were performed at or before 13 weeks of pregnancy, 6% were conducted between 14 and 20 weeks and 1% were performed at or after 21 weeks, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- At an Illinois clinic, patients from states other than Missouri and Illinois have risen to 40% of cases, compared to 5% before the federal right to abortion was struck down.
- Wait times for an abortion appointment increased from two to three days to two to three weeks.
- McNicholas said an increase in abortion patients who are further along than the first trimester could also be related to longer wait times, adding that the clinic tries to attend to as many patients "as quickly as we possibly can."
In Colorado, Michael Belmonte, a Denver OB-GYN, told Axios that the clinic he works in had already been overwhelmed with out-of-state patients since Texas' six-week abortion ban took effect.
- Wait times for the clinic are around two to three weeks. While Belmonte said it's "certainly possible" that could grow to five to six weeks with higher demand, the clinic has recruited additional providers and made other contingencies.
- The clinic has seen more out-of-state patients who are further along in their second trimester with severe fetal conditions who are unable to access abortion care in their states.
At the Trust Women clinic in Wichita, Kansas, the number of abortions performed increased from 800 in the first six months of 2021 to over 1,300 during the same period in 2022, and the number of out-of-state patients grew sevenfold, clinic staff told NPR.
- The clinic's director, Ashley Brink, said that as a result of out-of-state demand, wait times are at around two or three weeks, meaning patients might be later on in their pregnancies and need more complex abortions.
Worth noting: Funds that give financial and logistical support to people seeking the procedure are also feeling the shift.
- The Colorado-based Cobalt Abortion Fund saw a major increase in the financial help it provided to out-of-state patients seeking abortion: Between June 24 — the day the Dobbs decision overturning Roe was released — and Aug. 14, travel-related costs amounted to $103,081. There were no such costs for the comparable period in 2021.
- Costs covering the procedures rose from $17,839 during that June-August period in 2021 to $51,355 in 2022.
- The Chicago Abortion Fund saw its weekly service budget increase from approximately $16,000 to $25,000 after a draft of the Roe decision leaked in May, and then to between $40,000 and $45,000 in the post-Roe era, according to the clinic's director, Megan Jeyifo.
- Jeyifo said that as wait times for appointments get longer, potentially pushing pregnant people into a different trimester, they might need more financial help to cover more complex abortions. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/09/abortion-clinics-overwhelmed-after-roe | 2022-09-09T10:35:53Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/09/abortion-clinics-overwhelmed-after-roe | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Google, DOJ square off over search dominance
Google pays "billions" to other companies to keep Google Search as the default option on phones, in browsers and elsewhere, maintaining an illegal dominance over the search market, the Justice Department said Thursday in court.
Driving the news: Lawyers for Google along with the Justice Department spoke before federal judge Amit Mehta Thursday in a hearing where both sides laid out relevant facts in the DOJ's 2020 antitrust suit against the search giant.
- The hearing was a tutorial of sorts for the purpose of educating the judge on different technology aspects of Google's business.
Why it matters: Antitrust cases are lengthy ordeals, and Thursday's hearing marked a flashpoint for both sides as they gear up for a likely trial next year, offering glimpses into the arguments they're likely to make.
Flashback: The suit, a landmark confrontation that is being closely watched by the tech industry and regulators around the world, was filed at the end of the Trump administration in October 2020 and has continued under President Biden.
What they're saying: The Justice Department, along with state attorneys general pursuing a parallel suit, say Google pursues default agreements because it knows switching to another search engine involves too much "friction" for a user and people end up sticking with Google.
- The DOJ didn't specify just how much Google spends on these agreements, but attorney Kenneth Dintzer described it as in the "billions."
- "Defaults matter a lot," said Dintzer. "If they don't matter, then these payments don't make any sense at all."
- The plaintiffs also argued Google unfairly reduces traffic to sites like Kayak, Booking.com and Yelp by filling up search pages with answer boxes and Google-sponsored results, which pushes search results from those sites far down the page where users aren't likely to scroll.
The other side: Google attorney John Schmidtlein argued that people are free to use any search engine they like on Android and Apple phones, for which Google is the default search engine, and switching isn't hard. Companies also choose to contract with Google because it helps their business, he said.
- Google's default agreements have not foreclosed users' ability to get to other search engines like Microsoft's Bing, he said, and Google has plenty of competition: "Google has to compete tirelessly on the search side and the ad side, or people will take their dollars elsewhere."
- "People have somehow found a way to overcome the supposed tyranny of a default," he said.
What's next: A full trial is expected to start next year, but some participants expect a summary judgement addressing some of the DOJ's allegations to arrive before the end of this year. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/09/doj-antitrust-google-hearing-search-dominance | 2022-09-09T10:36:18Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/09/doj-antitrust-google-hearing-search-dominance | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Health benefits received no longer factored in immigration criteria
People seeking green cards and visas will no longer be subject to a test of how much they'd likely rely on Medicaid and other government benefits in the future under a Department of Homeland Security rule published on Thursday.
Driving the news: The Biden administration moved to rescind a contentious Trump administration policy that sought to restrict legal immigration by people likely to subsist on government benefits.
- Critics said the "public charge" rule had a chilling effect on people seeking care for themselves or family members during the pandemic, especially if they were uninsured.
- Medicaid coverage, housing and food assistance were among the criteria considered in public charge determinations added by the Trump administration.
- As many as 400,000 people every year could be denied green cards or visas because of the new rules, Rand estimated.
- The Biden administration stopped enforcing the rule early in the administration, but the new rule reverts federal standards to the way they have been since the late 1990s, with a few enhancements.
Flashback: The public charge rule was successfully challenged in court, but the decision was stayed. The rule was finally rendered unlawful in 2021.
- The Trump administration public charge rule "likely instilled a lot of fear in immigrants to apply for these benefits not only for themselves but also for family members who may have been citizens due to fear of exposing their documentation statuses," Drishti Pillai, director of immigrant health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation, told Axios.
- Polls found about one quarter of potentially undocumented Hispanic adults surveyed in 2021 did not seek out assistance for themselves or a family member due to fears of retaliation.
Yes, but: Not all immigrants are eligible for health coverage under Medicaid, and many people have to wait five years or longer to access that care.
- States like California and Washington are weighing coverage expansions for residents regardless of immigration status.
- The rule change will mainly impact family-based visa petitions, Tanya Broder, senior attorney at the National Immigration Law Center, told Axios.
- The new Biden rule ensures that a family member's use of the Medicaid program (like a child or spouse) does not impact their own public charge determination, like it might have previously.
The bottom line: The relaxed public charge rule could help ease fears of deportation or immigration concerns around seeking health care, but rebuilding trust will take time, experts say.
- "The pandemic really highlighted the need for us to address barriers to care and that's recognized in the rule, and we can't get through public disasters or crises unless everyone has access to care and is comfortable seeking that care," Broder said. | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/09/health-benefits-received-immigration-criteria-biden | 2022-09-09T10:36:31Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/09/09/health-benefits-received-immigration-criteria-biden | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Trumpier than Trump
Some GOP candidates are softening their rhetoric and scrubbing their campaign websites of hardline positions as the midterms get closer. But Doug Mastriano is running a much different playbook in the Pennsylvania governor's race, one of the most important contests in the nation.
Driving the news: He has doubled down on false claims about the 2020 election. He's ghosting the mainstream media and spending nothing on TV advertising, relying instead on Facebook livestreams and far-right media.
- He has a small staff largely unknown to Pennsylvania politicos. And he may tap a woman who has described QAnon as "a very valuable resource" to be the state's top election official.
Why it matters: Mastriano, who was at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is a new model of ultra-MAGA candidate.
- If Mastriano achieves an unlikely victory in November, he would control the election machinery of a key battleground state in 2024.
Mastriano completely avoids the mainstream media. He rarely appears even on Fox News. When Mastriano does do interviews, it's almost entirely with far-right personalities like Steve Bannon. Until recently, Mastriano refused to even allow mainstream news reporters into his events.
- His campaign did not respond to an Axios request for comment on this story.
Mastriano appears to have very little money. His opponent, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, has already committed around $35 million to TV advertising, including a $16.9 million for the fall. Mastriano has so far reserved zero dollars in fall advertising spending, according to a Pennsylvania operative closely monitoring campaign advertising data.
- His digital ad spending is paltry as well, with about $30,000 in Google ads and nothing on Facebook or Instagram.
- As of early June, the latest state reporting deadline, Mastriano had raised less than $2 million and had under $400,000 in cash on hand. Shapiro had brought in more than $25 million and had over $13 million in the bank.
Instead, Mastriano has built an organic grassroots following through his use of Facebook.
- As the New York Times documented in detail, Mastriano, a state senator, started live streaming on Facebook during the early weeks and months of the pandemic in 2020.
- He developed a loyal following for his anti-lockdown messages and grew that following further in the aftermath of the 2020 election, when he became one of the most aggressive leaders of the movement to overturn Joe Biden's victory.
- The MAGA base loves Mastriano. At Saturday night's Trump rally, Mastriano connected powerfully. His speech was frequently interrupted by roars from the crowd.
Mastriano has made no apparent effort to pivot to the center — a common tactic for candidates as they end their primaries and face a broader electorate.
- It's illuminating to compare the Mastriano campaign to the actions of Blake Masters — the Trump-endorsed GOP nominee for the Arizona senate race. After Masters won his primary, his campaign website was edited to water down the section on abortion. His claim that the 2020 election was stolen vanished.
- Mastriano, by contrast, expanded his website's section on "election integrity" after winning his primary. He has also talked about how election is crucial because he gets to choose the Secretary of State, who will oversee Pennsylvania's election in 2024.
Mastriano has said he's already chosen this person, and let slip that it's a "her." Pennsylvania operatives following the race closely speculate he's going to pick Toni Shuppe, co-founder and CEO of Audit The Vote PA, who claims the 2020 election was stolen from former President Trump.
Mastriano's staff is largely unknown in Pennsylvania political circles. The only member of his team who is nationally known is legal adviser Jenna Ellis — who, alongside Sidney Powell, tried to help Trump overturn the 2020 election.
- Mastriano's broader orbit has raised eyebrows not only in GOP establishment circles but even in typically desensitized sections of Trumpworld. He has reportedly surrounded himself with "a non-professional, armed security team whose members include at least one person with direct ties to a militia group [the Oath Keepers]."
Another example of his associations that have caused Republicans to flinch: Mastriano has done a campaign rally with Julie Green, a self-styled prophet, whose pronouncements defy adjectival description. Here, for example, is what Green what Green had to say about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
- "Her days are coming to an end, and she will not last until the 2022 midterm elections. She will be visited by the angel of death for her crimes against my nation. And the blood is dripping from her hands. She loves to drink the little children’s blood. By drinking this blood, they believe they will receive a longer life. Yes, a true witch she really is. She was part of sacrificing the children to Baal. She loved murdering for him. Well, now she will pay the ultimate price with her life. And her life is now over for the facts against you, and the babies she killed along with giving money from her bills to help with trafficking the children and of course to finance Epstein island and that lifestyle."
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Superbugs are a "second punch" after pandemic
Superbugs are strengthening their foothold: The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a 15% increase in hospital-related infections and deaths in 2020, per the CDC.
Why it matters: The U.S. was already reporting an antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infection every 11 seconds, and a death from them every 15 minutes before the pandemic. Low- and middle-income countries face worse conditions.
State of play: The COVID pandemic erased years of progress achieved in fighting AMR, the CDC's Michael Craig told the annual World Antimicrobial Resistance Congress this week. He warned the threat of pandemics is not going away, and "the pandemic of [antimicrobial] resistance is not going to go away."
- The increase in drug-resistant infections seen in 2020 may be partly due to the overprescription of antibiotics to COVID patients and increased use of catheters and ventilators that can lead to infections. Some of the hardest-to-treat infections jumped nearly 80%.
- But the Biden administration is focused on reversing this problem, as seen in the president's budget, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said.
- It's important to address AMR, Becerra added, because "for many of us it's not so much the first punch. It's the second punch that gets the communities in America. ... The second punch gets those who are least prepared, the most vulnerable, and the most underserved."
By the numbers: Per the CDC, hospitalizations from 2019 to 2020 showed a ...
- 78% jump in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter infections.
- 32% rise in multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
- 14% increase in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus infections.
- 13% rise in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA infections.
- Overall increase in antifungal-resistant infections, including Candida auris, which increased 60%.
- Resistant sexually transmitted diseases, like gonorrhea, are a growing threat, per the WHO, which aims to increase reporting of cases to its surveillance program.
Between the lines: There's an urgent need for novel antibiotics, antifungals and preventative vaccines, fast and inexpensive diagnostics, a coordinated surveillance system, a renewed focus on antibiotic stewardship programs and better public awareness communications.
- Craig points out that developing more vaccines will help prevent infections and deaths as well as lower the risk of AMR because fewer antibiotics will be used overall.
- Kevin Outterson, co-director of Boston University's health law program and executive director of CARB-X, told Axios "research teams are weighed down by the failure of how we pay for antibiotics."
- There's been “no new FDA antibiotic approvals since cefiderocol. The out-of-pocket cost of bringing a new compound to FDA approval exceeds $300 million," not counting the cost of failures along the way or the cost of capital to companies investing in this research, Outterson said. Many companies have declared bankruptcy.
- WHO's Hatim Sati told the conference "fungal pathogens are increasingly becoming a concern" but only 1.5% of all infectious disease research is looking at antifungals and there are only eight candidates in the pipeline.
What we're watching: Calls are growing for Congress to approve the PASTEUR Act to create incentives to develop new antimicrobial drugs, although some say a broader conversation is needed to see if vaccines and antibiotics need to be incentivized differently.
- The WHO will release its first Fungal Priority Pathogen list on Oct. 4 that it hopes will encourage R&D, Sati said.
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Celtic's Ange Postecoglou boost as favourite emerges for Brighton job
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has slid down the bookies’ shortlist of favourites for the Brighton & Hove Albion job.
Following Graham Potter’s appointment as the new Chelsea boss after Thomas Tuchel’s departure, the Australian was initially installed as the early favourite.
The work carried out by Postecoglou at Celtic is not going unnoticed, having won back the Premiership title and introduced an exciting style of play.
However, he is now 12/1 with SkyBet to be the new Brighton manager with five others ahead of him on the favourites list.
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Kjetil Knutsen, manager of Bodø/Glimt, is now the favourite at 3/1. The 53-year-old has won the Norwegian league two years running and led the club to some impressive European results.
Others in contention include Steve Cooper, Nathan Jones and former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, as well as Vitor Pereira.
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Rise Up, Atlanta: The Falcons are back
It's no secret the Atlanta Falcons are going through a rebuild. While wins may be scarce, we've still got fan-friendly pricing and cheap tickets to look forward to.
If you're planning to head down to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to support the Dirty Birds, here's what you need to know.
Key home games
1. New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 11
It's the Falcons and the Saints. What more needs to be said? Matt Ryan and Drew Brees have moved on, but the bitter NFC South rivalry continues. Atlanta is 54-52 all-time against the Saints.
Yes, but: Recent history has not been kind to Atlanta. The Falcons have won just three of the last 10 against New Orleans.
- Kickoff is at 1pm.
2. Cleveland Browns, Oct. 2
Consider this the awkward game of the year. The Falcons thought they had the inside track to signing Deshaun Watson this offseason. But Watson shocked everyone when he decided to sign with the Browns.
- Atlanta was then essentially forced to trade Ryan and was left without either player.
Yes, but: The Georgia native won't be playing as he serves an 11-game suspension. More than two dozen women accused Watson of sexual misconduct during massage sessions.
- Kickoff is at 1pm.
3. Chicago Bears, Nov. 20
It's a homecoming for Bears quarterback Justin Fields. The 23-year-old grew up in Kennesaw and attended UGA for one year before going on to star at Ohio State.
Yes, but: Many of the Falcons faithful wanted Atlanta to select Fields in the 2021 NFL Draft to replace Ryan. Instead, the team went with tight end Kyle Pitts.
- Kickoff is at 1pm.
Tickets
Single-game tickets are available on the Falcons' website.
How to get there
Take MARTA or use rideshare. We all know how traffic around the stadium can be.
But if you drive, paid parking is available at these lots: 123 Marietta, 127 International, AJC Lot
Where to eat/drink
1. Taco Mac
Wings, tvs and beer. With two locations (in Midtown and Virginia Highlands), get your lemon pepper wings before or after the game and catch up on other NFL action.
- Midtown hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-2pm. Sunday 11am-midnight.
- VA Highlands hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-1am, Friday-Saturday 11am-2am., Sunday 11am-midnight.
- Address: 933 Peachtree St. or 1006 N. Highland Ave.
2. Molly B’s
Named after the mother of Falcons owner Arthur Blank, Molly B’s is a full service bar and restaurant with a panoramic view of the field.
- Hours: Daily 11am-2:30pm, game-day hours may vary.
- Location: Inside the stadium
Bring your appetite to Ted's — home of the bison meatloaf sandwich, bison brisket and bison short ribs — roughly under a mile from the stadium.
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Address: 133 Luckie St. NW.
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If you want a home in Atlanta, you might need a raise.
Metro Atlanta homebuyers make more money than they did before the pandemic — but it's not nearly enough to keep up with the surge in home prices.
By the numbers: The median income for metro Atlanta homebuyers in 2021 was $94,000, up 13% from 2019, according to a Redfin analysis of mortgage data in the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S.
- Meanwhile, median home prices surged 40% during that time, the analysis says.
- The average home costs around $380,000 today, according to Georgia MLS.
What's happening: Remote workers have been moving from pricey job centers and intensifying homebuying competition, with their higher salaries, in many previously inexpensive cities.
Threat level: The trend isn't slowing down. The number of buyers nationwide looking to relocate hit an all-time high in July, Redfin reported.
- Rising interest rates, inflation and permanent work from home pushed even more home shoppers to look for more affordable cities.
- More than 12,500 active listings were on Georgia's market in August, nearly double the number the same time last year, MLS says.
Zoom in: Of Redfin users searching for homes in metro Atlanta, 20% were from outside of the area in the first quarter of 2022.
- Just under 12% of those searches were coming from folks in the New York City metro area, followed by Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
The latest: The median home price in Atlanta continues to climb, even as home sales slowed.
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Atlanta pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II
Most people in Atlanta and around the world have only known one British monarch and her 70-year reign ended Thursday.
Driving the news: The world is mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Her eldest son is now King Charles III, 73.
Why it matters: The Queen's death is a major international event, with officials around Georgia – from Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta City Council to Gov. Brian Kemp and former President Jimmy Carter – issuing statements expressing sadness over her death.
It's also a somber moment for the folks at The Corner Shop on Marietta Square. The store, which sells British goods and groceries, has been a gathering spot when any type of royal news breaks and Thursday was no different, manager Lyn Baker told Axios.
What's happening: Several people stopped by the store to share their condolences, purchase British flags and "have that connection with home," said Baker, a UK native.
- Baker told Axios she had BBC radio playing in her shop throughout the day, and realized the Queen passed when the UK national anthem began to play.
What they're saying: "I have a tremendous respect for the queen," she said. "I think she was an amazing lady. She was very hardworking, very dedicated to the country and (led) a life of service."
- Baker told Axios the Queen was well respected because she never looked down on people and that her legacy will stretch into the future.
- "I think she's really set a high bar. I don't think the country has ever had a monarch like her."
Did you know? When he was a prince, Charles gave a speech to the Georgia General Assembly during his visit to Atlanta in 1977.
- The World Athletes Monument at Pershing Point in Midtown was a gift from Charles and was dedicated to the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
- Charles, along with Godfather of Soul James Brown, attended a UGA football game in 1977 when the Bulldogs took on the Kentucky Wildcats.
Of note: The British Consulate General in Atlanta is making available a condolence book in the lobby of the Georgia-Pacific Center in Downtown.
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Hear, here! Boston-area concerts this weekend
Friday!
- Brooklyn punks THICK are very good in that modern riot grrrl kind of way and they'll be at Brighton Music Hall — 6pm.
- Robert Plant & Alison Krauss bring their honestly kind of magical folky vibes to the Pavilion — 8pm.
- Latin pop superstar Karol G brings her $trip Love Tour to the TD Garden — 8pm.
- Boy George and Culture Club spin you right round at the Chevalier in Medford, but don't expect them to play that because it's not their song — 8pm.
Saturday
- 21 bands descend on Pinebank Field for the annual JP Musicfest — noon.
- Singer, rapper, actor, goddamn modern renaissance man Kid Cudi is at the TD Garden — 7pm.
- The Wu-Tang Clan and Nas do it for the children at the XFinity Center in Mansfield — 8pm.
Sunday
- Lupe Fiasco comes to Big Night Live on his tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of "The Cool." Yup, you're old — 7pm.
- Australian hard rockers Airbourne, the ones that are half the age of AC/DC and sound exactly like AC/DC, rock the Paradise — 7pm.
- Sons Lunaris are at the Midway Cafe — 9:30pm.
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Inside Friday's "Silicon Heartland" groundbreaking
President Joe Biden is in rural Licking County today to celebrate the groundbreaking of Intel's new semiconductor factory site.
Why it matters: Groundbreaking ceremonies are often scripted, backslapping affairs for political dignitaries, but this marks an important milestone for a project with major regional and national implications.
- Gov. Mike DeWine will also be in attendance.
State of play: Intel considered sites in 40 different states before announcing plans in January for a $20 billion project about 20 miles from downtown Columbus.
- The corporation quickly bought out longtime residents of the area, now being called the "Silicon Heartland."
- The state offered nearly $2 billion in direct cash and tax incentives. New Albany, which annexed the project site, followed suit with a 30-year property tax exemption.
Yes, but: Intel waited on a more substantial federal investment before shoveling dirt.
- The company delayed a planned July groundbreaking until Congress passed the Chips and Science Act, which provides $52.7 billion toward domestic semiconductor production.
- Biden signed the bill last month and called it a "once-in-a-generation investment in America itself."
Two important pipelines
The two fabrication plants being built in Ohio, along with ongoing Intel expansions in Arizona and New Mexico, are part of what Intel calls its "lab-to-fab" pipeline.
Separately, Intel is supporting semiconductor education programs at various Ohio universities and community colleges, including several in the Columbus area.
- This will develop a homegrown talent pipeline to work in the industry, the company says.
The big picture: Together, these pipelines are meant to help the U.S. win a chip-making race against China — which is building more than two-dozen of its own factories by 2024.
- Having suffered from a global chip shortage during the pandemic, the countries want domestic production to supplant their reliance on overseas supply chains, Axios' Scott Rosenberg writes.
What he's saying: Ahead of the groundbreaking, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger credited leaders in Ohio and Washington "who share a vision to help restore the United States to its rightful place as a leader in advanced chipmaking."
- "Today marks a pivotal moment in the journey to build a more geographically balanced and resilient semiconductor supply chain," he said in a statement.
What's next: It will take 7,000 construction workers three years to build the Licking County factories, which will open in 2025 with around 3,000 permanent employees.
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Her majesty in Miami: When Queen Elizabeth II came to town
On a hectic day back in 1991, Miami met the queen.
- There were protests and former presidents dining aboard the royal yacht, the same one that rescued a Cuban migrant near Florida's shores.
Flashback: England's Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at 96, visited Miami 31 years ago, making stops at Vizcaya and Booker T. Washington Middle School in Overtown.
- It was part of a 10-day trip that included stops in Washington, D.C., Texas and Kentucky, per NBC 6.
The itinerary: Elizabeth listened to the Booker T. Washington marching band and watched a play about the history of Miami performed by students from the New World School of the Arts, according to the Miami Herald.
- She ended the night with a black-tie dinner aboard her yacht Britannia, where former U.S. Presidents Ford and Reagan schmoozed with Florida powerbrokers.
Not all happy: Protesters and members of the Miami boycott movement shouted at the queen along her route, the Herald reported.
- Some carried signs reading "Remember Mandela," referring to when Miami city leaders snubbed former South African president Nelson Mandela when he visited the year before.
- Others protested prison conditions in Britain's prison at Fox Hill in Nassau, the Bahamas.
Souvenirs: Queen Elizabeth, who also visited the Dry Tortugas in the Keys, received a number of only-in-Florida tributes. They included:
- A queen conch shell
- A copy of “The Everglades: River of Grass” by Marjory Stoneman Douglas in a velvet-lined wooden box. (The author met the queen during her visit)
- A three-dimensional picture depicting the queen at Vizcaya with flamingos overhead.
Go deeper: The Herald compiled reporting from the royal visit and published a video of local TV coverage.
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Philadelphia preps for possibility of migrant buses arriving
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts to bring the border crisis to Democratic mayors' doorsteps has city hall officials in Philly, and across the country, huddling about what to do the moment a bus pulls up.
Why it matters: Critics call it a political stunt, but the migrant busing effort will test the values of so-called sanctuary cities as their mayors grapple with social safety-net issues, Axios Austin's Asher Price reports.
What's happened: Texas has already sent thousands of migrants to New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The nation's capital declared a public emergency yesterday in response to the thousands of migrants sent to the city on buses.
- And other cities could be added to the list.
Zoom in: Philadelphia isn't aware of any buses headed its way but officials are considering what to do if that happens.
- "The city is inventorying existing resources should those seeking safe refuge find their way to Philadelphia," Kevin Lessard, a spokesperson for Mayor Jim Kenney, told Axios.
- The Kenney administration doesn't expect to receive any notice if buses are coming.
- The city is also aware of migrants who have made their way to Philly on their own, Lessard said.
By the numbers: As part of Abbott's Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar effort to tamp down border crossings, Texas has bused more than 7,600 migrants to D.C. since April and more than 1,900 to New York City since early August.
- The first two buses arrived in Chicago at the end of August with over 95 migrants from Texas.
- The effort has cost Texas at least $12.5 million, or close to $1,300 per person per trip, the El Paso Times reported.
Of note: Asked if Philadelphia would receive any buses of migrants, an Abbott administration spokesperson told Axios that the effort was "still only busing to D.C., NYC, and Chicago."
What they're saying: Erika Guadalupe Nunez, executive director of the immigrant rights organization Juntos, told Axios that Texas' bus effort should compel Philadelphia to reassess how it assists migrants and boost investments in communities where immigrants settle.
- Plus: Nunez said the potential of buses coming here was an opportunity for the city to become a national leader for how to welcome immigrants.
- "Our community would find a way to support them," she said.
What's next: Regarding which additional cities he plans to target, Abbott is playing it close to the vest.
- "Stay tuned," his spokesperson told Axios.
Axios Local's Asher Price, Melissa Santos, and Justin Kaufmann contributed to this story.
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2022 election guide for Wake County voters
Absentee ballots start going out today to North Carolina voters who’ve requested them.
- That means, believe it or not, the first votes for the 2022 midterms will begin trickling in as early as next week.
Driving the news: Around 53,000 North Carolinians have requested absentee ballots, and nearly 11,000 of those are from Wake County — more than any other county in the state, N.C. elections board spokesperson Pat Gannon told Axios.
Today we're sharing the first run of a Smart Brevity, handy-dandy, user-friendly election guide for Wake County. We’ll update it throughout the fall with more information, the latest news and deeper stories on select races, right up until Election Day.
- We’ll have a guide to Durham’s races next week.
Why it matters: Your vote always matters. But this year North Carolina voters could help determine whether Democrats hold on to both chambers of Congress, or whether Republicans take control of the state Supreme Court and win a supermajority in the legislature.
- Plus: The local races, though they receive less hype, will influence your everyday life.
How to see what'll be on your ballot: Head to the state’s voter registration lookup, search your name and scroll until you see a heading titled “YOUR SAMPLE BALLOT.” Click the link under “Your Sample Ballot(s).”
Key dates
Oct. 14: Voter registration deadline.
Oct. 20: One-stop, in-person early voting period begins. Wake County will have 15 early voting sites; Durham County will have eight. Find sites in your county here.
Nov. 1: Deadline to submit an absentee ballot request.
Nov. 5: Early voting ends.
Nov. 8: Election Day.
Voting by mail
If you’ve already filled out your absentee request form, your ballot is on its way and you can fill it out and mail it when you’re ready.
- If you haven’t requested to vote by mail yet but want to, head to the online absentee ballot portal or fill out a paper form, then mail it or hand-deliver it to your county board of elections by Nov. 1.
- How to complete your absentee ballot.
- And here's everything you need to know to return it to make sure it’s accepted.
Statewide races
U.S. Senate: U.S. Rep. Ted Budd (Republican) faces former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley (Democrat) in the race to replace retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. This is among the most competitive Senate races in the country and will play a role in determining which party has the majority in the chamber next year.
- Also running: Matthew Hoh (Green Party) and Shannon Bray (Libertarian)
State Supreme Court: The winners of these seats will play a role in determining which party has control over the court. Democrats have a narrow 4-3 majority on the court now, but seats up for grabs are currently held by Democratic judges. Republicans hope to flip both seats. If they do, North Carolina will likely see different outcomes in cases like last year’s redistricting challenges.
- Seat 3: Lucy Inman (Democrat) v. Richard Dietz (Republican)
- Seat 5: Sam J. Ervin IV (Democratic incumbent v. Trey Allen (Republican)
Congress
2nd Congressional District: Christine Villaverde (Republican) v. U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross (Democratic incumbent)
13th Congressional District: Bo Hines (Republican) will face state Sen. Wiley Nickel (Democrat) in November, in the race for a highly competitive U.S. House race.
State Legislature
19 state legislative seats are on Wake County ballots. (See Senate maps to find your district, and House maps.) Here are some of the races to watch that may help determine whether Republicans claim a supermajority:
- Senate District 17 (southern Wake): Mark Cavaliero (Republican) v. state Sen. Sydney Batch (Democratic incumbent)
- Senate 18 (northern Wake): E.C. Sykes (Republican) v. Mary Wills Bode (Democrat)
- House District 35 (northern, includes Wake Forest and Rolesville): Fred Von Canon (Republican) v. state Rep. Terence Everitt (Democrat)
- House 36 (southwestern Wake, includes Feltonville and Friendship): John Harris (Republican) v. state Rep. Julie von Haefen (Democrat)
- House 37 (southern, includes Fuquay-Varina): Christine Kelly (Democrat) v. state Rep. Erin Pare (Republican)
- House 66 (central-northern, includes New Hope): Ives Brizuela de Sholar (Republican) v. state Sen. Sarah Crawford (Democrat)
Local
District Attorney: Jeff Dobson (Republican) v. Lorrin Freeman (Democratic incumbent)
Sheriff: Donnie Harrison (Republican who served as sheriff from 2002 to 2018) will face Willie Rowe (Democrat) in the race to replace Democratic Sheriff Gerald Baker, who lost to Rowe in July’s runoff election.
Raleigh Mayor: DaQuanta Copeland, Mary-Ann Baldwin (incumbent) and Terrance Ruth
Raleigh City Council (find your district map here)
- At-large candidates (vote for two): Anne Franklin, James Bledsoe, John Odom, Jonathan Melton (incumbent), Joshua Bradley, Portia Rochelle, Stormie Forte (current city councilor representing District D)
- District A (north Raleigh): Cat Lawson, Mary Black-Branch, Whitney Hill
- District B (northeast): Frank Pierce, Jakob Lorberblatt, Megan Patton, Minu Lee, Zainab Baloch
- District C (southeast): Corey Branch (incumbent), Frank Fields, Wanda Hunter
- District D (southwest): Jane Harrison, Jennifer Truman, Rob Baumgart, Todd Kennedy
- District E (central/west): Christina Jones v. David Knight (incumbent)
Board of Commissioners
- District 1: Chanel N. Harris (Republican) v. Donald Mial (Democrat)
- District 2: Matt Calabria (Democrat) v. Mark McMains (Republican)
- District 3: Irina Comer (Republican) v. Cheryl F. Stalling (Democrat)
Nonpartisan races on your ballot: Wake County Board of Education and Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor
Referenda
- Parks bond, for improving and expanding parks and greenways around Wake County - $275 million
- Public school construction bond - $530.7 million
- Community college bond to expand Wake Technical Community College - $353.2 million
- Go deeper on the details of each bond.
Editor's note: This story was originally published on Sept. 9. Check back for updates and additions throughout election season.
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Kanyakumari: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he has made his decision on whether he will become the next party president and will reply only when the elections are held.
Responding to questions on whether he will lead the Congress once again after he resigned from the post in 2019 taking moral responsibility for the party's poll drubbing in the Lok Sabha elections, he said, "I've made my decision; I'm very clear and I'll reply when Congress president election takes place."
"It will become very clear whether I become president or not when the party elections take place. Please wait for that day," Gandhi told reporters.
He said he was not leading this yatra ("Bharat Jodo Yatra" from Kanyakumari to Kashmir) and was only participating in it.
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan, arrested in October 2020 while on his way to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh where a Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit directed Kappan to remain in Delhi for the next six weeks after his release from an Uttar Pradesh prison.
The bench imposed certain conditions on him, including asking him to surrender his passport and report to the police station every Monday.
Granting Kappan bail, the bench of CJI and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha, said every person has the right to freedom of speech and expression.
Opposing the bail plea, senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, who appeared for the UP government, said Kappan was part of a conspiracy by the Popular Front of India (PFI) to incite riots.
Jethmalani said PFI attempted to use the Hathras incident as a tool to foment unrest.
However, the bench turned down the same.
When Jethmalani maintained that Kappan had gone to Hathras to incite riots, CJI Lalit specifically asked which of the material relied upon by the prosecution proved the same.
"Please show the document which proves that he was involved in the riots," CJI Lalit said.
Kappan was directed to stay in Delhi for six weeks and report to the police station in Jangpura.
After six weeks, he will be at liberty to go back to Kerala and similarly mark his attendance at a local police station every Monday, the Court directed.
Kappan was also granted liberty to apply for bail in the proceedings initiated against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002.
The bail conditions set by the Court will stand relaxed to the extent Kappan is required to avail the relief of bail in the PMLA case, the Court added.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal and Haris Beeran appeared for Kappan.
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Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci explains D.C. humidity
👋🏾 Hi, it’s Paige, back with another installment of “Hey, I’m new here,” the series where I ask a savvy, opinionated local about a Washington folkway, ritual, or quirk.
- This time around we reached out to meteorologist Matthew Cappucci to talk D.C. weather. His new book, "Looking Up: The True Adventures of a Storm-Chasing Weather Nerd" was released last month.
The question: Why do Washingtonians act like D.C. is the most humid place on Earth?
Cappucci’s take: The reason we hate D.C. humidity is because it's unexpected. Looking at a map of the U.S., most of us would eyeball D.C. to be halfway between Florida and Maine. Close enough, right? So we figure the humidity should be halfway between the juicy atmosphere typical of Florida and the refreshing air mass over the Northeast.
- That’s not the case. We get the same exact air mass here in D.C. that Florida gets since it’s being swirled north by the clockwise-spinning Bermuda eye just offshore.
It’s not unusual for dew points — a measure of how much water is in the atmosphere — to meet or exceed that observed in Key West!
- During the most sultry days, every cubic meter of atmosphere contains about one and a half tablespoons of water.
Paige's thought bubble: Summer is supposed to be hot, y'all.
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Everyone loves their pets, especially with many people adding a furry family member during the pandemic.
But unfortunately, "pet parenthood" keeps getting more expensive, even as other prices drop.
Stevie Miller loves her Australian shepherd, Jasper, but says food and other expenses are getting pricey.
"It's a little bit higher," she said, "but I am willing to pay a bit more for the good quality food."
Other families, though, are finding their pets are putting a big strain on their budgets.
Daryl Meyerrenke owns a pet supply store, the Family Pet Center, and hears weekly from families struggling to afford 50-dollar bags of food.
But he says beware of cheap food, which can be mostly filler. It's less healthy for your dog, and it will take more to fill them up.
"You can buy the cheapest food out there," he said, "but your dog may consume 50 percent more of it."
Meyerrenke says many people look at the price of a large bag of dog food these days and get a case of sticker shock.
They then purchase a smaller bag.
But he says you need to focus on the price per serving, and in that case, a larger bag makes much more sense.
If you keep a big bag sealed, it will last a long time. "It’s got a shelf life of a year," he said.
Most families report higher pet care prices
A survey by the pet care site Rover finds that 90 percent of pet parents are seeing a rise in costs this year.
While prices this fall are dropping for electronics, clothing, and toys, pet products are up 12.6 percent year-over-year, more than the Consumer Price Index.
Still, when it comes to spending, pet owners view their animals as family.
Rover trend expert Kate Jaffe says in the survey, "98 percent of them told us that their dog has provided them comfort during these difficult economic times."
She says pet owners looking to save should try a discount retailer instead of big-box pet chains or grocery stores.
"That way, they can also get some savings on those everyday essentials like toys or treats," she said.
Meyerrenke, meantime, suggests you talk to a manager at your favorite pet shop and ask about loyalty discounts or discounts for buying in bulk from them.
If you absolutely cannot afford pet food, such as after a job loss or family emergency, check with local shelters and veterinarian offices that may be able to put you in touch with a pet food bank.
The Humane Society has a list of programs that may help you find free or reduced-price pet food.
And if you're considering adding another pet to the family, Kate Jeffe says know the upfront costs, which include purchase/adoption fees, vaccinations, and spaying or neutering.
- A dog can cost $900 to nearly $4,500, depending on the breed.
- A cat can cost $700 to $3,000.
Stevie Miller watches expenses but refuses to go cheap regarding Jasper's food and care.
"It's something I'm willing to pay more for," she said.
So talk with your pet shop and veterinarian, check out big box stores and don't forget to comparison shop online.
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The rejection close to 145.00 this week has been a key point to note for the dollar and the sharp retreat in USD/JPY has also seen other major currencies take advantage of the softer greenback towards the end of the week. The added jawboning by Japanese officials earlier in the day here is also helping, with Kuroda outlining that when the pair moves by 200 to 300 pips, then it can be considered a 'rapid' move. That said, I'll bet he has no complaints about the 200 pips retracement today.
On the balance of things, I'd still argue that Japanese officials are still fine with a falling currency. I mean they know that they are not in a spot to contest otherwise with the BOJ still maintaining an ultra easy monetary policy at the moment. But they are just trying to curb any sudden depreciation and with a rise in USD/JPY from 140.50 to 145.00 within a few days, they saw the need to keep things in check before traders got too carried away.
Looking at the chart above, the drop sees a break back below the 100-hour moving average (red line) at 142.81 and now price action is caught in between that and the 200-hour moving average (blue line) at 141.10. That sees the near-term bias more neutral and outlines the technical levels in play in the short-term.
Further support is seen closer to the 140.00 handle while key resistance remains at the 145.00 handle in the bigger picture.
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For many, checking social media has become a routine of logging on, seeing something that makes them angry or upset, and repeating that cycle ad infinitum.
If that feels true to you, it's not your imagination.
Max Fisher is a journalist who focuses on the impact of social media on global conflicts and our daily lives, and has covered it extensively for The New York Times.
In his new book, The Chaos Machine, Fisher details how the polarizing effect of social media is speeding up. He joined All Things Considered to talk about why tech companies benefit from this outrage, and the danger it could pose to society.
"Remember that the number of seconds in your day never changes. The amount of social media content competing for those seconds, however, doubles every year or so, depending on how you measure it. Imagine, for instance, that your network produces 200 posts a day of which you have time to read about 100. Because of the platform's tilt, you will see the most outraged half of your feed. Next year, when 200 doubles to 400, you will see the most outraged quarter, the year after that the most outraged eighth. Over time, your impression of your own community becomes radically more moralizing, aggrandizing, and outraged, and so do you, at the same time, less innately engaging forms of content. Truth appeals to the greater good, appeals to tolerance, become more and more outmatched, like stars over Times Square."
— An excerpt from The Chaos Machine
This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Interview Highlights
On why social media algorithms steer users toward outrage
When you log on to Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, you think that what you are seeing is a neutral reflection of your community, and what [your community] is talking about. When you interact with it, you think that you are getting feedback from your peers, from other people online. But in fact, what you were seeing, and what you were experiencing, are choices made by these incredibly sophisticated automated systems that are designed to figure out exactly what combination of posts, what way to sequence those posts, how to present them to you will most engage certain very specific cognitive triggers and cognitive weak points that are meant to get certain emotions going. They are meant to trigger certain impulses and instincts that will make you feel really compelled to come back to the platform to spend a lot of time on it.
Those [upsetting posts] are the things that are most engaging to us, because they speak to a sense of social compulsion, of a group identity that is "under threat." Moral outrage, specifically, is probably the most powerful form of content online. And it's the kind of content that engages your eyeball, and most engages your emotions, because it taps into these deeply evolved instincts that we have as social animals, as group animals, for basically self preservation.
On how this ties into social media platforms reaching viewership goals
So what the systems that govern YouTube and govern what you see realized, was that to serve that [viewership] goal, they would need to be providing new content that would create some sort of a sense of crisis, and some sort of a sense that you and your identity were under threat.
So what that might mean is that if you're looking for, let's say, health tips, information about vaccines, the best thing for YouTube to show you isn't straightforward health information. The best thing for YouTube to show you is something that gives you a sense that you are part of some community, let's say moms who are concerned about their kids, and that community is under threat from some outside danger. And that that will trigger a sense of alarm, that will make you want to come back and spend more and more time watching.
On how so many are able to use social media without becoming radicalized
For the overwhelming majority of us, the effect is subtle. Spending more time on social media will make you significantly more polarized, it will make you have a much sharper view of people in the other party, or maybe people who just support another figure within the political party that you support, it will make you have harsher views towards outgroups generally, and it will make you more prone to internally feeling in your in your own self outrage and moral outrage. That is something that I think we do all feel. And that might ring true to those of us who spend time on social media, who don't become crazy conspiracy theorists, but will feel that pull on us.
On possible solutions
Whenever I would ask the experts who study this, what do they think? It's always some version of turning it off. Not turning off the entire platform, not shuttering the website. But turning off the algorithm. Turning off likes, the little counter at the bottom of the post that shows you how many people liked it or retweeted it. That's something that even Jack Dorsey, the former head of Twitter, floated as an idea, because he came to see that it is so harmful.
But turning off these engagement maximizing features is something that we have actually experimented with. And a version of social media like that, I think could potentially bring a lot of the good that [social media] brings, which is real, and mitigate some of the harms.
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A new generation of hard hats is promising better protection against on-the-job concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries.
These hard hats incorporate technology that not only protects the head from a direct impact, but also from a glancing blow that causes the head to rotate suddenly – a major cause of concussions.
"The human brain is readily injured by a rotational force," says Michael Bottlang, director of the Legacy Biomechanics Lab in Portland, Ore. For example, he says, a boxer will "drop like a fly" from a punch to the chin that causes the head to turn rapidly.
So Bottlang and Dr. Steven Madey, an orthopedic surgeon in Portland, have developed a hard hat intended to absorb rotational force. It's made and sold by WaveCel, a company the two men founded to make safer bike helmets.
The WaveCel hard hat is just the latest effort to update the products, known as industrial safety helmets, which brain injury experts say are overdue for an upgrade.
"Unfortunately, today's most frequently used hard hats look identical to the ones from the '60s," Bottlang says.
MIPS, a Swedish company, offers a competing technology to protect a worker's brain from sudden rotation.
Upgraded helmets like these, "are keeping the brain more stationary, and that has a lot of potential benefit," says Dr. Brandon Lucke-Wold, a neurosurgeon at the University of Florida who has no ties to the helmet industry.
Understanding workplace concussions
About one-fourth of all concussions among adults occur on the job, especially at construction sites. Falls, which often cause the head to turn or tip suddenly, are the most frequent cause.
One reason workplace brain injuries are so common is that hard hats — unlike sports helmets — haven't changed much since their invention a century ago.
Lucke-Wold, who often treats patients with brain injuries, wears a state-of-the art bike helmet during his daily commute.
"But the construction workers I saw biking home today were wearing hard hats that are very similar to what I saw 10 to 15 years ago," he says.
A typical hard hat consists of a plastic outer shell with an inner suspension system made from webbing. Some models include foam padding on the sides and a chin strap.
This design is good at protecting the brain from direct hit, say a hammer dropped by a worker two stories up. But traditional hard hats aren't so good when the impact comes at an angle.
Studies show that's because an oblique impact can cause the helmet, and the head inside it, to turn suddenly and violently. And a growing body of research shows that the brain is highly vulnerable to this sort of rotational force.
The reason is that the brain is a bit like an egg yoke — a soft capsule surrounded by liquid, and contained inside a hard shell.
You can shake an egg forcefully without disrupting the contents. But experiments show that if you spin one hard enough, the yoke inside will rupture even though the shell remains intact.
Most hard hats act like an egg shell.
"They do a job at reducing force, so they serve a purpose," Madey says. "But if they're not optimized to decrease the spin, they're not optimized to prevent injury."
A helmet that works like sand
Madey and Bottlang initially founded WaveCel to make better sports helmets.
Their inspiration came from observing what happens to a ball when it strikes the ground at an angle, the way a biker's head often does in a crash.
The ball doesn't just bounce, Madey says. "It will hit the ground, it'll have friction and it'll create spin."
Unless the ground is made of sand.
"If you throw a ball into a sandpit, the sand gives underneath, it doesn't impart spin to the ball," Madey says. And the ball doesn't bounce.
So Madey and Bottlang developed a helmet liner made from a special plastic honeycomb designed to act like sand.
"The honeycomb structure is a very light, breathable material that is not only good at absorbing linear force, but also breaks that spin the way sand would," Madey says.
The WaveCel liner can be found in several big-brand sports helmets.
An independent study found that bike helmets with either WaveCel or MIPS technology were better than conventional helmets at reducing rotational force. A study led by Bottlang and Madey found that WaveCel outperformed MIPS for the type of head impacts caused by falls.
One potential barrier to widespread acceptance of the new helmets is price.
WaveCel hard hats cost $169 to $189, which is several times the amount for a standard hard hat and more than many premium models, including some with MIPS technology.
"If I have one goal in the next few years, it's to bring the price down," Bottlang says.
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Harmon, Clouse Combine for Eight Goals for Redbank Valley in Win Over Clarion-Limestone
STRATTANVILLE, Pa. (EYT/D9) – It was the Owen and Owen Show at Clarion-Limestone on Wednesday evening as Owen Harmon and Owen Clouse combined to score all eight goals as Redbank Valley topped the Lions 8-3 in a battle of undefeated teams.
(Above, Owen Clouse takes a shot during a match last season. Owen Harmon and Clouse combined for eight goals in Redbank Valley’s win over Clarion-Limestone on Wednesday.)
Harmon scored five goals while Clouse added three.
Thomas Uckert scored a pair of goals for C-L (4-1) while Bailee Verdill added one and also added an assist.
“I’m not sure they were doing anything special as we still managed to score a few goals,” said C-L head coach Don Montgomery. “It just seemed they were content to play the ball over the top and go after it with their forwards.”
Harmon got the scoring started at the 34:14 mark with Clouse adding a pair of goals about two minutes apart to make the score 3-0 at the 21:50 mark.
Uckert broke the ice for C-L with a goal at the 13:26 mark. However, four minutes later, Harmon added his second to put the lead back to three at 4-1 with 9:37 left.
The Lions seemed to gain some momentum with Uckert scoring at the 2:50 mark and Verdill scoring with just 54 seconds remaining to cut the lead to 4-3.
Harmon added his third goal with 24 seconds remaining to push the lead back to two at 5-3 heading to halftime.
“That was a big goal for us going to the break,” said Redbank Valley head coach Ty Scott. “Our offense is really potent. Those two guys have been together for two years now and I feel if the game is going to be a shootout that I like our chances.”
Harmon scored two goals while Clouse added one to account for the scoring in the second half.
Freshman goalkeeper Jordan Smith made a pair of saves in close at the 12:51 mark and at the 7:01 point of the second half to keep the Bulldogs’ lead intact. He had seven saves on 10 shots overall.
“Our normal goalkeeper wasn’t here tonight so we had a freshman step in, and you could tell he had some nerves early on, but he sure got stronger and made a couple tough saves there toward the end,” said Scott.
Redbank Valley improved to 4-0 on the season and is scheduled to play Brockway on Tuesday.
C-L is scheduled to play at Dubois Central Catholic on Tuesday.
“We knew we probably weren’t going to go undefeated, so we’ll chew on this one tonight and get back to work tomorrow at practice and get ready for our next game,” said Montgomery.
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25th Silver Anniversary Weekend Showdown Set for This Weekend at Michaels Mercer Raceway
MERCER, Pa. – The final points night of 2022 will take place on Friday, September 9, at Michaels Mercer Raceway and will pay the winner of the race $2,500.
Then on Saturday, September 10, following the Championship Banquet for the BRP Modified Tour, which will take place on the speedway grounds in the afternoon, the highest-ever paying BRP Modified Tour event will take place and will pay the winner a cool $7,000.
This is all taking place to celebrate the 25th Silver Anniversary of the BRP Modified Tour Series.
The BRP Modified Tour was started back in 1998 with a vision that Tim Engles had to give local racers a chance to compete for higher purse structures and a point fund for all scheduled events. The BRP Modified Tour is a non-profit organization that was started by Tim Engles, Lon and Pam Baker, and Randy Myers.
The BRP Modified Tour has had great success at bringing regional cars together at various speedways in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, West Virginia, and Canada. Three of the four founding members are still on the board of directors today.
Friday night at Michaels Mercer Raceway will find the point championship being determined between Erick Rudolph and Rex King Jr.
If Rudolph captures the point title, it will be his third BRP Modified Tour Championship in 25 years. If King can take over the points lead, it will find him taking home his fifth BRP Modified Tour Championship. Just 44 points separate the two going into Friday night, so it is either of these drivers’ championship at this point.
Saturday night will find the BRP Modified Tour cars running time trials to set the heat races for the big A feature. Those heat races will set the 24-car field for the feature. The purse will total $27,020 which will see the winner take home $7,000 and the starter going home with $500.
There will then be a Non-Qualifiers feature which will find the winner collecting $750 and also it will pay $150 to start.
Provisional starters will be as follows:
– Friday Night’s Winner – 1st provisional
– Fastest Qualifier – 2nd provisional
– 2022 BRP Modified Tour Champion – 3rd provisional
– Team that travels the farthest distance. (Mileage will be based on Google Maps from their driver’s license address.) Any tie will be determined by a pill draw. Lowest pill will be in the A feature. BRP Modified Tour directors will have the final say on who qualifies for the A feature and who doesn’t. – 4th provisional.
– In the case that any of these Provisionals overlap – Same person with 2 or more qualifications, one or more Provisionals will be dropped.
*$100.00 will be given to the Fastest Qualifier
*$100 for a New Track Record holder. (If a past record has been established.)
*The starting lineup for the feature will find the first 3/4 rows depending on the amount of heat races needed will be determined through an 8-lap Dash. The rest of the field will fall in according to heat race finishes. Any provisional will tag the field accordingly.
It is going to be a great night of racing and the stars of the BRP Modified Tour will be putting on a show that the fans will talk about for years to come!
Come out to Michaels Mercer Raceway to see history in the making.
The BRP Modified Tour would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the organization: Bicknell Racing Products, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, Sunoco Race Fuels/ Bazell Oil, King Brothers, McCool’s Signs and Graphics/Slippery Rock Sportswear, Mad Skins Race Car Bodies/Sunflowers of Sanborn, Big Daddy’s Speed Center, Flynn’s Tire & Auto Centers, Frankland Racing Supply, Hall’s Safety Equipment, McCandless Ford, Moore’s Auto Body, MRO – Motor Racing Outreach/Team Green, Rockhouse Bar and Grill, Russ King Racing, Steve’s Auto Body, Thermo Supply, Competition Carburetion, Eperthener Auto Wrecking, GME Mfg., Racequip Safety Products, Rudolph Snow Plowing, and Wrisco Aluminum.
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Ahead of Pivotal 2022 Pa. Election, Wolf Administration Expands Access to Voter Registration Forms
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania will now offer voter registration forms at libraries, state park offices, and state-run veterans homes, among other locations, as part of an enhanced effort to reach about 1.7 million people eligibile to vote but who are not registered.
(Photo: The order expands on an existing federal law that requires certain state agencies, including the departments of Health and Human Services, to provide clients the opportunity to register to vote. Photo credit: Tom Gralish / Philadelphia Inquirer)
Article by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA
The order, signed Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf, expands on an existing federal law that requires certain state agencies, including the departments of Health and Human Services, to provide clients the opportunity to register to vote.
“It’s all about meeting people where they are and providing multiple options for voters,” Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman said at a news conference. “We want to make voter registration accessible for every voter in Pennsylvania.”
Among the seven state agencies and programs that must now offer registration information, voting advocates highlighted community corrections centers that serve incarcerated people nearing the end of their prison term, and CareerLink offices that help people find work.
People who use those services are often left out of the electoral process, said Salewa Ogunmefun, executive director of Pennsylvania Voice, a pro-democracy advocacy group.
In particular, providing voter registration forms to people exiting prison “empowers them and reminds them of the civic role they still play and the value that they still bring to the communities,” Ogunmefun said.
Under the order, voter registration forms will also be available at certain public Department of State locations and during public events at the state Farm Show Complex.
All locations must make available an “official voter registration mail application that is not specific to any county election office, an accompanying non-postage-paid envelope, and instructions explaining where the completed voter registration application should be sent,” according to Wolf’s office.
All newly designated locations will be required to put up signs advertising the forms.
Chapman said the state has already distributed 100,000 forms to the new locales, and that they will be conducting training on the forms for state employees “very soon.”
In 2015, the Wolf administration created an online portal for people to register to vote. The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming election on Nov. 8, 2022 — which includes high-stakes races for governor and U.S. Senate — is Oct. 24.
Below are the locations that will now offer forms:
- Department of State at public Bureau of Elections, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, and Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations locations
- Department of Agriculture at events at the Farm Show Complex
- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at 121 state park office locations
- Department of Corrections in connection with Bureau of Community Corrections services
- Department of Education at library locations
- Labor and Industry programs at CareerLink offices
- Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at state veterans homes
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Alena M. Wood
Alena M. Wood, 85, of Titusville, PA, passed away Sept. 4, 2022 at her home.
Born Feb. 26, 1937 in Oil City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William & Hazel B. James Brown.
A homemaker, Alena enjoyed gardening, baking and cooking.
She was always cleaning and took pride in keeping her home neat and presentable.
Alena also enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by five children: Brenda Heckathorn of West Virginia, Peggy Byler & her husband Benjamin of Guys Mills, Pat Foster & her husband Dean of Oil City, Albert Delp Jr. & his wife Karen of Seneca, and Holly Delp of Oil City.
11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild also survive.
Alena was proud of having 5 living generations.
She is also survived by a sister: Judy Houser of Dayton, PA; a brother, Christopher Brown of Edinboro; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 7 brothers and by 2 sisters.
There will be no viewing or visitation.
Services will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Reinsel Funeral Home 116 Bissell Ave. Oil City, PA. 16301 to help the family defray funeral expenses.
Condolences my be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.
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Case Against Knox Man Charged in Brutal Attack, Accused of Firing Multiple Shots at Victim Continued
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing was continued on Tuesday for a Knox man who is accused of severely injuring a man during an incident involving gunfire.
According to court documents, a preliminary hearing for 29-year-old Levi Michael Barrett that was scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, at 1:30 p.m. has been continued and will resume on Tuesday, October 4, at 9:45 a.m. in Clarion County Central Court.
Barrett faces the following charges:
– Aggravated Assault – Attempts to cause SBI or causes injury with extreme indifference, Felony 1
– Terroristic Threats with Intent to Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
– Possession of Instrument of Crime with Intent, Misdemeanor 1
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2 (three counts)
– Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2
He is currently lodged in Clarion County Jail on $100,000.00 monetary bail regarding this case.
Details of the case:
According to a criminal complaint, PSP Clarion received a report on August 8 of a disturbance from two known complainants.
It was reported that two unidentified males were outside a residence on Little Germany Road in Beaver Township, Clarion County. The callers reported hearing knocking on their front door, as well as gunshots.
Upon arrival, troopers canvassed the area and discovered Levi Barrett near the intersection of Little Germany Road and State Route 338.
Barrett informed troopers he was with the victim, whose location was unknown at that time. Police discovered a semi-automatic 9mm pistol and “evidence of a physical altercation” in the intersection. Barrett related to the troopers that “no one was hit” prior to being transported to the Clarion Hospital for injuries, according to the complaint.
An expanded search of the area was conducted with the assistance of the PSP Aviation Unit, during which time the victim was discovered in a wooded area, southwest of Route 338 and Little Germany Road.
While questioning the victim, he related Barrett was “trying to kill him” and had shot at him, the complaint indicates.
The victim was observed by police with serious bodily injuries to his left ear, mouth, and right thumb. He was then transported to the Clarion Hospital, the complaint notes.
Police then interviewed the complainants who reported hearing banging on their front door at approximately 11:55 p.m. on August 7.
As the complainants approached the door, two males were observed walking away from their residence toward Little Germany Road. The complainants watched as the males walked on the roadway toward Route 338 as they both heard what they believed to be gunshots coming from the direction of the individuals, the complaint states.
Police then interviewed the victim while being admitted to the Clarion Hospital Emergency Room. The victim related he was at Barrett’s residence the previous night and in the early morning. While there, an argument occurred between the two, and Barrett attacked him, the complaint indicates.
During the altercation, the victim suffered serious bodily injuries to his left ear, mouth, and right thumb.
The victim reported that after the altercation, Barrett retrieved a pistol from inside his residence and threatened to kill him before he fired toward him, the complaint notes.
The victim left Barrett’s residence on foot and traveled to a nearby residence for help. Barrett then followed the victim down Little Germany Road with the pistol and fired additional shots toward him, the complaint states.
The victim consented to the release of his medical records that indicated he suffered extensive soft tissue lacerations to his forehead, tissue damage to his left ear, a missing tooth, and a partial amputation of his right thumb, according to the complaint.
The victim was transferred to a Pittsburgh hospital for further treatment.
Barrett was arraigned at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, in front of Judge Heeter.
Case Against Barrett for Allegedly Selling Meth
Another preliminary hearing that was scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, for Barrett on methamphetamine charges was also continued.
According to court documents, the hearing will resume on Tuesday, October 4, at 9:45 a.m. in Clarion County Central Court on the following charges:
– Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession With Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, Felony
– Criminal Use Of Communication Facility, Felony 3
– Intentional Possession Controlled Substance By Person Not Registered, Misdemeanor
– Use/Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
Details of the case:
According to court documents, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Clarion County Detectives filed criminal charges against Levi Barrett.
On May 28, 2020, Clarion County Detectives were in contact with a Clarion County Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) confidential informant (C.I.) who advised the he/she could assist in a controlled purchase of crystal methamphetamine from suspect Levi Barrett, according to a criminal complaint filed on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Several Facebook messages were made between the C.I. and Barrett, the complaint notes.
At 2:57 p.m. on May 28, 2020, Barrett called the C.I. via Facebook messenger and advised that he could do “$100,” the complaint states.
At 3:01 p.m., a detective searched the C.I. for contraband and monies with negative results. Officers then traveled with the C.I. to the Knox area where there were several more communications between the C.I. and Barrett. It was determined that Barrett would pick up the C.I. in the parking lot of a funeral home in Knox. Surveillance was conducted from a nearby parking lot. The C.I. was provided with $100.00 in official pre-recorded funds and he/she exited the detectives’ vehicle and traveled on foot to the predetermined location while the detectives observed, according to the complaint.
At 3:48 p.m., a silver Chrysler minivan (known to be associated with an immediate family member of Barrett) pulled into the funeral home parking lot, and the C.I. approached the vehicle and entered the front passenger side, and the vehicle departed. Surveillance of the vehicle was maintained, and the vehicle turned north on State Route 338 from Darby Road. The driver of the vehicle was positively identified as Barrett, the complaint states.
At 4:04 p.m., Barrett and the C.I. were observed pulling into a parking spot at East Penn Street and Main Street.
At 4:06, the C.I. exited Barrett’s vehicle. He was picked up on East Penn Street.
At 4:07, the C.I. turned over a small ziplock baggie of suspected crystal methamphetamine. The C.I. advised that it had only been Barrett in the vehicle and that he was very nervous. He advised that they had traveled up State Route 338 to Buzzard Road where they turned around and came back and that it was on State Route 338 where Barrett provided him/her the bag of meth in exchange for the $100.00. He/she advised that they did not stop anywhere else or meet anybody else. The detectives were able to view the travel route on the C.I.’s phone showing that the C.I. traveled in Barrett’s vehicle up State Route 338 to Buzzard Road and back to Knox. This was photographed.
At 4:31, the C.I. was dropped off at a predetermined location, and the ziplock bag of meth was transported back to the Clarion County D.A.’s office where it was entered as evidence.
The evidence was packaged to be sent by certified mail to the Erie Regional Lab on May 29, 2020.
Barrett was arraigned at 4:00 p.m. on August 16 in front of Judge Heeter.
His bail was set at $25,000.00 monetary for this case.
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Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Cherry Pudding Cake
A cross between a cake and a cobbler, this dessert is a hit whenever I make it to share at a potluck!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) water-packed pitted tart red cherries, well-drained
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Optional: Whipped cream or ice cream
Directions
-In a bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, milk, and oil; pour into a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish.
-In a bowl, combine cherries, extract and remaining sugar; spoon over batter.
-Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Serve warm, with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Do you want to have your recipe featured as the Clarion County Recipe of the day? If the answer is yes, the process is quick and easy! Simply email your recipe to [email protected] with “Clarion County Recipe of the Day” as the subject. Also, we’d love for you to include a fun picture of the dish you’re sharing. Make your recipe famous today!
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Details Emerge of Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 38
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Information has surfaced regarding a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 38 last Friday morning.
According to Franklin-based State Police, the crash happened around 7:47 a.m. on Friday, September 2, on State Route 38, in Richland Township, Venango County.
Police say a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox operated by 22-year-old Shane Z. Gilbert, of St. Petersburg, was traveling north on Route 38 and attempted to turn left onto Ferree Road.
Meanwhile, a 2016 Toyota Sienna driven by 42-year-old Elijah S. Pentz, of Emlenton, was stopped at a stop sign, facing south in the right travel lane on Ferree Road.
Gilbert’s vehicle was partially in the southbound lane of Route 38 attempting to turn left when he cut the turn early and hit Pentz’s vehicle, police say.
Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were required to be towed from the scene.
Gilbert was not injured.
Pentz and his passengers—42-year-old Kristen R. Pentz, as well as a 13-year-old juvenile female and a 12-year-old juvenile female, all of Emlenton—escaped the crash without injury.
All occupants were using seat belts.
According to police, Gilbert was cited for a traffic violation.
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Featured Local Job: Administrative Assistant- Payroll
Thursday, September 8, 2022 @ 08:09 AM
Neiswonger Construction currently has an opening for an Administrative Assistant- Payroll.
Administrative Assistant- Payroll
Reports to the Vice President of Finance
Duties:
- Process Payroll
- Biweekly payroll
- Weekly Construction Prevailing rate payroll (as needed)
- Weekly Employee time card review and prep for payroll
- Annual/Quarterly payroll tax filings
- Pre-employment requirements
- New hire paperwork review and reporting
- Maintain employee records for payroll and MSHA
- Handling of Unemployment claims
- Handling of Workers compensation claims
- OSHA 300 log
- Employee uniform administration
- Maintain CDL Driver Qualification Files
- FMCSA CDL Driver Compliance
- Maintain Company Driver/vehicle & insurance cards
- Employment verification & employee questions
- Order/Maintain Office Supply Inventory
- Other duties as assigned
Hours: 8 am- 4 pm, Monday thru Friday
Requirements:
- Experience with Quickbooks payroll
- Experienced in the use of Excel spreadsheets
- Ability to maintain the strictest of confidentiality
- Good phone & communication skills
Compensation: $16.00-$20.00/hour plus benefits
Apply online @ https://neiswongerconstruction.com/careers/, call 814-764-3455, or in person @ 17592 Route 322, Strattanville, PA 16258.
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Featured Local Job: All Seasons Temporaries Inc. Offers Multiple Positions
All Seasons Temporaries, Inc. has several new job openings in the local area.
Industrial Painter
3:30pm- 12am Monday – Friday
10:30pm-7am Sunday – Thursday
WE PAY WEEKLY!!!
Duties (But not limited to):
- Read work orders- analyze required paint operations
- Perform hand spray techniques over a lengthy time span
- Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
- Steel toe/ composite toe shoes
Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.
Lumber Stacker
7am-3:30pm
WE PAY WEEKLY!!!
Duties (But not limited to):
- Stack lumber anywhere between 12’- 16’ to customers specifications with a partner
- Quality control and clip plywood 8’ 12’ to customers’ specs, with a partner
- Using an air nailer, compound miter saw, table saw, or circular saw at some point
- Need to learn all of the paperwork involved, adding, subtracting, ect. (Math)
- Physical job fast paced
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass pre- employment screening
Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.
Grinder
7am- 3:30pm Monday – Friday
WE PAY WEEKLY!!!
Duties (But not limited to):
- Grinding metal surfaces to the proper specifications
- Responsible for knowledge and operation of handheld grinders
- Stack sheets of metal upon completion of grinding
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass pre- employment screening
- Steel toed boots
Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.
Bundler- Meadville
$12.50 to $13.50/hr. non- exempt
Light forklift driving, packaging bundles of pipe, use of banding and crimping to band pipes together.
Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (some Fridays as needed for overtime, would be eight hours)
Pay Rate: $12.50- $13.50/hr. non- exempt
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening
- Must have steel-toed shoes
Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.
Stick Layers and Bin Tenders– Marienville, Titusville, and Endeavor
$15/hour – 1st and 2nd Shifts – Non-exempt
Job Requirements:
- Ability to lift, bend, twist, and stand for duration shift
- Must pass pre-employment screening
- Must have steel-toed boots
- Must have general mathematical skills
- Must abide by all safety protocols
- Understand lockout protocols
- Must be able to work with a team
Duties (but not limited to):
- Stack and sort lumber in appropriate slots
- Count pieces in stacks
- Tag bundles
- Operate machines and make sure they do not jam
- Clean machines when they are down
- Maintain clean workspaces
Please send resumes to [email protected] or call 814-437-2148 for more information.
About All Season’s Temporaries Inc.
All Season’s offices are located at 1288 Liberty Street in Franklin and 113 N. Broad Street in Grove City.
For more information, call 814-437-2148 for the Franklin office or 724-458-6777 for the Grove City office.
Interested individuals may contact either office for available assignments.
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Hilda Stevenson
Hilda Stevenson, 63, of Oil City, PA, died Tuesday Sept. 6, 2022, at UPMC-Passavant-McCandless after an extended illness.
Born July 28, 1959 in The Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. & Maria T. DeClet Gallisa.
Hilda attended schools in The Bronx.
She was married on April 3, 1988 in Franklin, PA, to Leroy C. Stevenson and he survives.
Hilda had worked in the healthcare industry for 30 years as a nurses aide most recently at the Oil City Presbyterian Home.
She was well loved and respected by the patients and her fellow co-workers.
She enjoyed visiting family, spending time with her grandchildren, her cats and going to their camp on Kibbe’s Island.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children: Vincent Bisignano , retired Air Force of Melbourne, FL, Nicole Duncan, Director of Rehab. and her husband Steve of Dayton, OH, Amanda Bisignano Williams, Dental Assistant , and her husband Art of Pittsburgh, PA, Leroy Stevenson, a pilot with Sky West and his wife Kaori of Crystal Lake, IL; 6 grandchildren: Anthony, Dominick, Peyton, Alivia, Giuseppe and Lorenzo.
Hilda is also survived by one sister, Margaret Marino of NY.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and from 6-8 P.M. Saturday in the Reinsel Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Venango County Humane Society.
Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.
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Living With Grace: Kindel Doesn’t Let Type 1 Diabetes Slow Her Down at Union High School
RIMERSBURG, Pa. (EYT/D9) – One of Grace Kindel’s first memories is of being on a helicopter. Hearing the blades chop loudly. The sensation of flying.
She was just five at the time and she was seriously ill.
Her blood sugar level had skyrocketed into the upper 600s. She had dangerous ketones, a byproduct of fat being converted into glucose, in her bloodstream. She was at risk of lapsing into a coma.
And Kindel, now a senior at Union High School, remembers being terrified.
“I have a huge fear of heights, and they decided I wasn’t stable enough for them to take me from the hospital in Clarion to (Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh) by ambulance,” Kindel said. “My mom was nine months pregnant with my brother, so she couldn’t go in the helicopter. My dad couldn’t, either. My grandpa couldn’t. So, it was me and my grandma.”
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By the time the scary flight was over, her father, Scott, was already at Children’s waiting for her. Doctors worked quickly to get her blood sugar levels under control.
Then, they made a diagnosis that forever changed Grace Kindel’s life.
She had type 1 diabetes, a rare, incurable condition in which the pancreas produces little to no insulin. Fewer than 200,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
Kindel was staring at a lifetime of constant monitoring and insulin injections.
That would be a difficult diagnosis for anyone, but it was particularly troublesome for Kindel, who had certain phobias that made treatment tricky.
“It was really hard for me at first because I had a really big fear of hospitals,” Kindel said. “I didn’t like Band-Aids. If I had a cut, I’d be like, ‘I’m OK. I don’t need a Band-Aid. I was scared of needles. Everything. Then it was just kind of like, ‘You have to use these things to stay alive. You need a needle to stay alive.’ So, I just had to deal with it and overcome that fear.”
It was by no means easy.
Kindel’s fingers to this day are calloused from all the pinpricks when she was younger. Everything about her life revolved around checking her sugar levels.
Then, technology made that much easier for Kindel.
When she was in the sixth grade, she received an insulin pump and a constant glucose monitor (CGM).
The pump attaches to Kindel’s stomach, and her CGM attaches to her arm.
“It’s really changed my life completely,” Kindel said.
Instead of taking as many as four insulin shots per day, she takes an injection about every three days. The pump does the rest of the work.
Kindel, who is very active in school activities at Union and plays three sports–volleyball, basketball, and track and field–removes her pump while she is playing.
“I don’t want to break it,” Kindel said. “The pump comes off and then goes right back on as soon as the game is over.”
Her mother, Rachel, monitors her blood sugar levels from an app on her phone in the bleachers and quickly alerts her and the coach if she sees a problem.
It doesn’t happen often, but a lot can happen during a two-hour match or game.
“My mom watches it very closely on her phone during game,” Kindel said. “That way if I need to treat a low or treat a high, we can do that right away.”
Kindel had 18 service points in a volleyball win over Forest last week. She’s a guard on the Damsels’ basketball team and throws the shot and discus for the Union/A-C Valley track and field squad.
Never has Kindel let her type 1 diabetes stop her.
“I wasn’t going to let this hold me back from doing something I loved,” Kindel said. “I started in the third grade with basketball, and it didn’t really seem to be an issue. I would check before I went to practice because I didn’t have a CGM at the time. All my coaches have always been very good about asking what I need and getting it for me.”
In fact, being active is encouraged.
“It really helps keep my blood sugar under control,” Kindel said. “When I go to Children’s, they think all this activity is really great. It just helps keep my numbers under control. Any activity is great, especially when you are diabetic.”
As well as playing three sports, Kindel is also in the band; she has appeared in school musicals—in the last, The Addams Family, she played Alice Beineke. She is also on the prom committee, a member of the National Honor Society, and the student council president.
Kindel comes from a long line of teachers. Her father is a teacher and is also the athletic director at Union. Her mother is also a teacher at Union. Her grandparents were teachers.
When she was young, she figured she’d be a teacher, too.
Then, something unexpected happened.
The girl who was afraid of hospitals and Band-Aids and needles decided she wanted to become a nurse.
“Something just clicked, and I was like, ‘No. I want to be a nurse,’” she said, understanding the irony. “I don’t know for sure what it was, but something was like, ‘You’re not going to be a teacher.’”
Kindel chalks some of that up to her experience with diabetes and her desire to help others.
She hopes to enroll in PennWest Clarion’s nursing program next year.
For now, she’s setting out to enjoy her senior year with all the friends she has made while participating in her many activities.
“I don’t even remember the games,” Kindel said. “I remember the bus rides home with my teammates.”
She will miss hanging out at sporting events at Union. Because her father was the AD, it seemed like she was always at the school.
“It’s going to be hard for me — I have literally grown up at Union,” Kindel said. “It’s going to be different walking away from that.”
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Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $100K from Freeport EMS
ARMSTRONG CO., Pa. (EYT) – An area man is facing multiple felony theft charges for allegedly stealing nearly $100,000.00 from an Armstrong County ambulance service.
According to Kittanning-based State Police, 41-year-old Justin Guy Deangelis, of Jeannette, is accused of stealing $97,807.77 from the personal account of Freeport EMS.
Police say the theft took place from the time period of January 2017 to May 2020.
Deangelis was arraigned at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, in front of Magisterial District Judge James H. Owen, on the following charges:
– Theft by Unlawful Taking – Movable Property, Felony 3
– Theft by Deception – False Impression, Felony 3
– Other Reason Access Device is Unauth by Issuer, Felony 3
He is currently free on $25,000.00 unsecured bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, at 9:00 a.m., in front of Judge Owen in Armstrong County Court.
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Marsha Elaine Black
Marsha Elaine Black, 77, of Leeper, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from congestive heart failure, end-stage renal failure, cancer twice and diabetes complicating the whole process of trying to stay alive.
She was born June 25, 1945 at her grandparents’ home near Lawsonham.
While her father was busy participating in the latter stages of WWII, she, her mother and her older sister lived with her grandparents, Edward C. and Twila (Dot) Mortimer in Lawsonham.
When her father came home, they lived in the little village of West Freedom until Marsha was nine years old.
She attended the two-room school there where she decided on the first day of first grade to become a teacher just like Mrs. Hagan.
She was also paddled the first day of first grade.
Her family moved to Rimersburg where Marsha grew up and graduated from Union High School in 1963.
She then attended Clarion State College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, majoring in secondary English, history and developmental reading.
She then accepted a teaching position at North Clarion School District where she remained for the next thirty-one years.
At North Clarion, Marsha was a cheerleading adviser for two years and volleyball coach for three years, but her greatest extra-curricular love was drama.
In 1972, she started the drama club and continued as director of plays and musicals until 1985.
In 1973 North Clarion’s production of “The Sound of Music” was selected to perform at the Silver Fox Playhouse.
This was quite an accomplishment for such a small school.
In 1985, Marsha took a year’s sabbatical to attend Edinboro University and get a master’s degree in psychology and counseling with certification in guidance counseling.
She returned the next year to North Clarion and continued teaching senior high English and public speaking.
With ill health catching up to her, she again took a one-semester sabbatical to fight cancer, and she survived to continue her career as the high school guidance counselor.
But soon it was evident that nasty health was going to win.
She was forced to take a disability retirement in 1998.
By 2010, she had survived cancer twice and put chronic fatigue syndrome into remission, but other diseases wanted to try their luck at putting her out of commission.
In 2014 she developed a fast growing infection that turned to sepsis.
She spent six weeks in the hospital and bounced back, but with only minimal kidney function. Enter dialysis.
At this time she started writing a column for the Clarion News, which she continued until shortly before her death.
She always said that her body may be giving out but as long as her mind was still sharp, she would continue using it, even if only to joke with her nurses.
She never lost her sense of humor.
In 2020 she again developed a fast growing infection in her dialysis graft and spent seven weeks in the hospital.
She again fooled her doctors by surviving, but she suffered many more complications.
Since then her health had steadily declined.
Marsha’s life was filled with joy and adventure.
For six years after graduating college, she spent most of her summers counseling at her church camp, Living Waters, in Bedford County.
In 1971, she, her friend and her dog circumnavigated Kinzua Lake in a canoe.
The trip took four days and another three to clean her mother’s cookware.
It was during this trip that a nasty mosquito gave her encephalitis.
Marsha was a member of the Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Rimersburg where she served as both a deacon and an elder.
She also sang in the church choir in earlier times.
She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She loved gardening, landscaping, and anything to do with the outdoors.
Mowing was her thinking time. For ten years, she did a lot of thinking while mowing Crown Farms for her sister.
Marsha is survived by her greatest friend ever, Vivian Smith, her sister, Diana Gonzalez of Erie, her nephews Jake Fuellhart and wife Liz of Mt Lebanon, and Tony Gonzalez and wife Rona of Erie, her nieces Lori Gonzalez of Erie and Pamela Saraceno of Missouri, great nephew A.J. Gonzalez., great nieces Sasha and Jacqueline Fuellhart, Madison and Leah Saraceno and Tessa Gonzalez and her special great niece Meghan Gonzalez, Noah and Elaina McKelvey and great grand nephew and God son, Jordan Sweet of Erie.
Marsha was preceded in death by her parents, George and Edna Jean Black, her grandparents Ed and Dot Mortimer and Arthur and Sydna Black, her sister Janice Black Fuellhart, her brother-in-law Jack Fuellhart, her niece Andrea Fuellhart Douglas and her nephew James Fuellhart.
Marsha would like to thank Dr. Robert Luderer and Dr. Catherine Cunningham for keeping her on the top side of the grass for so many years.
Services will be held at the Jerusalem United Church of Christ at the 4-way stop in Rimersburg on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Dr. Jack Gareis, pastor, and Miss Peggy Mortimer, lay minister, officiating.
Interment will be in the Lawsonham cemetery located directly below her grandparents’ home.
Thus she returns to where it all started.
Memorial contributions may be made to a homeless animal shelter of ones choice.
Friends and family may order flowers, leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting www.furlongfuneralhome.com.
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Michael Patton Advising: The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s in It?
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Michael Patton, of Patton Financial Advising, submitted the following article: The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s in It?
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law on August 16, 2022, is a package of climate, energy, health-care, and tax legislation. It authorizes about $440 billion in new spending and will generate an estimated $740 billion in revenue and savings, reducing the deficit by around $300 billion over a decade.(1)
About $370 billion will fund new and existing programs that aim to expand renewable energy sources and help mitigate the negative effects of climate change. This shift in energy policies has the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions to about 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, according to the administration and several climate models that analyzed the legislation’s environmental impact.(2)
The jury is still out on whether the Act will do much to help reduce today’s inflationary pressures, but it is poised to lower health costs shouldered by the federal government and certain individuals, especially retirees. New revenue comes from taxes imposed on corporations and stronger tax enforcement.
Read the full article here: https://www.pattonadvising.com/HOT-TOPIC-Unpacking-the-Inflation-Reduction-Act-Whats-in-It.c9955.htm
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PennDOT Announces I-80 Upcoming Ramp Closures in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CO., Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing an upcoming ramp closure as part of the resurfacing project on I-80 in Jefferson County.
For this weekend’s closure, Exit 78: Brookville Eastbound on and off ramps will be closing at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022. Ramps will reopen by 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
To detour going East on I-80, take Exit 70: Strattanville, follow U.S. 322 East to re-enter I-80 at Exit 81: Hazen. To get onto I-80 East from Brookville, follow U.S. 322 East to enter I-80 at Exit 81: Hazen.
The contractor, IA Construction Co. Inc. of Franklin, is completing this $17 million project which is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2022.
This closure will be weather permitting.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education: School Bus Drivers Play Critical Role for Pa Students
DUNCANNON, Pa. – Pennsylvania Department of Education Acting Secretary Eric Hagarty and the Pennsylvania School Bus Association (PSBA) visited Duncannon to tour the Rohrer Bus facility in and highlight the critical role that school bus drivers play across the commonwealth.
“As we work to ensure that students in all areas—rural, urban, and suburban alike—have access to a high-quality education, we must also provide access to safe, reliable transportation to and from school,” said Acting Secretary Hagarty. “School bus drivers are critical in that mission, and PDE is committed to supporting this industry as it works to recruit individuals to the workforce.”
Last October, PennDOT and PDE reached out to approximately 375,000 drivers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) to issue a survey that will connect interested drivers with school entities. To date, more than 1,700 individuals have expressed an interest in serving as a bus driver. However, there is still a need for between 2,000 and 3,000 more drivers in Pennsylvania.
“On behalf of the PSBA and the entire school transportation industry, we are thrilled about the Department’s support in creating further awareness about our industry and the important role our people play in the educational system by safely transporting our most precious cargo, and the challenges we are facing,” said Vice President of Rohrer Bus David Schrantz.
PSBA has been working to address the driver shortage by launching a multi-faceted recruitment campaign. PSBA developed YouBehindTheWheel.com, a microsite designed to educate people about the school bus industry and get them interested in becoming a driver, and SchoolBusHero.com, a free job portal that PSBA members can use to advertise open positions in their company. The organization also created a digital ad campaign, a Facebook ad campaign, and a YouTube ad campaign, which have been viewed collectively millions of times across the commonwealth.
Individuals interested in becoming bus drivers can fill out the PA School Bus Driver Interest Form online.
The Pennsylvania School Bus Association consists of over 300 school transportation contractors and industry partners who have come together to be a strong voice for school transportation safety and the school transportation contracting industry. Its mission is to provide programs, education, and services to promote and foster the highest degree of safety in the transportation of school children and strengthen the quality of student transportation through professional management.
For more information about Pennsylvania’s education policies and programs, please visit the Department of Education’s website.
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Police Respond to Rollover Crash on I-80 in Clarion Township
CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State police responded to a rollover crash that occurred westbound on Interstate 80 in Clarion Township on Monday night.
According to Clarion-based State Police, the crash happened around 9:47 p.m. on Monday, September 5, on Interstate 80 West, near the 68.5-mile marker in Clarion Township.
Police say 28-year-old Manoj Setty, of Peoria, Illinois, lost control of his 2020 Nissan Altima while traveling westbound on I-80 in the left lane.
The vehicle “uncontrollably” crossed the right lane and left the roadway. As a result, the vehicle struck an embankment along the right shoulder of the highway before overturning onto its roof.
The vehicle came to a final rest on its wheels after sustaining disabling damage.
According to PSP Clarion, Setty and his passenger—30-year-old Rakesh M. Shashidhara, of Ann Arbor, Michigan—did not report injuries at the scene.
Both occupants were using seat belts.
Setty was cited for a traffic violation, according to police.
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Redbank Valley Faces Test at Punxsutawney Against Chucks’ Running Game Bolstered by Deep, Physical Line
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (EYT/D9) — The Redbank Valley defense was tested last week against Karns City.
(Above photo by Madison McFarland.)
It passed thanks to some key stops deep inside its own territory in a 25-15 win.
There’s another exam looming on Friday night on the road against a Punxsutawney team with its confidence soaring after its first 2-0 start in 12 years.
“We keep stressing, we keep telling our guys probably every 15 minutes of practice, that this isn’t the same Punxsutawney team that we played in 2019 and last year,” Gold said. “This is a much-improved team. They’ve hit the ground running this year. They’re a very good football team and they are scoring a lot of points. Defensively, they don’t give up much.”
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Redbank Valley (2-0) beat Punxsutawney, 40-14, last season and 54-14 in 2019.
But these aren’t the same Chucks.
A 56-0 win over Bradford followed by an impressive 37-16 road victory over Kane has helped Punxsutawney already match its win total from last season.
A deep and physical front on both sides of the ball has been a big reason for the resurgence. So has the play of Zeke Bennett at running back.
The senior has already gained 388 yards on the ground and scored seven touchdowns.
“(Bennett) scares the heck out of me,” Gold said.
Senior quarterback Seth Moore and junior wide receiver Noah Weaver have also instilled some fear into Chucks’ opponents this season.
It’s become a dynamic offense geared around the run.
That’s something that has concerned Gold this year — playing teams with mauling offensive lines that can grind out yardage in the running game.
Redbank Valley needed two goal-line stands and an interception return for a touchdown last week to help beat Karns City.
The Gremlins, though, were able to move the ball well on the ground most of the night, compiling 276 rushing yards from a host of backs, led by Luke Cramer’s 102 yards.
“We were able to take away a lot of stuff from the game on Friday because we gave up a good chunk of yardage to Karns City,” Gold said. “We were able to make some adjustments and change some personnel in certain areas to hopefully tighten up some of those weak areas.
“(Punxsutawney) is without a doubt going to test us again,” Gold added. “When you look at our schedule, there are going to be a lot of teams that test us with that, so we have to make sure we get better between the tackles.”
The Bulldogs’ defense was buoyed by the return of linebacker Caden Adams, who missed Week 1 due to illness. He was back against Karns City and made a team-high 16 tackles, three for a loss.
Ashton Kahle also returned an interception for a touchdown.
“We believe if we give up less than 17 points, we’re in position to win,” Gold said. “Even though we had our backs up against the wall at times, we stayed under that number.”
Keeping Redbank Valley under 17 points has long been a problem because of the weapons the Bulldogs can employ.
(Photo by Maisie Eberhart.)
“On film, they look like they aren’t missing a beat at all,” said Punxsutawney coach Alan Nichol. “It’s gonna be a big challenge, of course. We have to deal with that speed and physicality. That’s a whole new look we’re going to have to be ready for because Redbank’s speed is fantastic.”
Nichol has his team playing well after years of adversity.
Punxsutawney had won just five games in the last four years before the 2-0 start to this campaign. The last time the Chucks made the playoffs was in 2017. The last time they had a winning record was in 2014.
Nichol believes this team has the talent — and the mentality — to compete with anyone week in and week out.
“We have some weapons, too,” Nichol said. “Seth stepped up as a quarterback. He’s always been a quarterback and he put the time in during the summer. We moved Noah Weaver, who’s a fantastic athlete, out to receiver and he’s a threat out there. And Zach Presloid — it’s his first year playing football — he’s been playing well. This start will motivate us for some of the battles ahead, which is the next one against Redbank Valley.”
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Deer Creek Book Club Set for September 12
Thursday, September 8, 2022 @ 12:09 AM
SHIPPENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Deer Creek Winery’s Book Club is scheduled for Monday, September 12.
The event is from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To register, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-club-tickets-388239744527?aff=erelexpmlt
The event is FREE.
Deer Creek’s monthly book club is held on the second Monday of the month.
The winery is located at 3333 Soap Fat Road, Shippenville, PA 16254.
For more information on Deer Creek Winery, visit their website here.
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Primary Health Network Announces Appointment of Angela Hogue, M.D. As CMO
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – Primary Health Network (PHN) recently announced an executive appointment designed to strengthen the Community Health Center’s mission to improve access to high-quality health care services.
Dr. Angela Hogue (pictured above) has been promoted as the organization’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Hogue began the transition to the role of CMO on September 1, 2022, and succeeds Dr. George Garrow, who was appointed as PHN’s Chief Executive Officer in June 2022.
As CMO, Dr. Hogue will set the direction for PHN’s clinical operations, oversee quality and infection control, and provide leadership in collaboration with local health systems, other community-based providers, as well as academic institutions.
“Dr. Hogue is an experienced, enthusiastic, and celebrated physician who has dedicated her career to providing compassionate and quality care to at-risk patients and underserved communities,” said Dr. George Garrow, CEO of PHN. “I believe Dr. Hogue’s clinical vision and proven leadership will strengthen our clinical development efforts and support the progress of the Community Health Center mission within the communities we serve.”
Dr. Hogue joined Primary Health Network in 2016, serving as the lead medical physician for Greenville Community Health Center. In addition to providing quality care to patients, she was responsible for piloting clinical initiatives and the successful development of several novel community programs. Dr. Hogue earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa., and completed her family practice residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Family and Community Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa., where she also served as chief resident.
“Primary Health Network stands as a bridge to promote the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities, rooted in a commitment to service and empathy,” said Dr. Hogue. “As a community health leader, I am committed to supporting the extensive initiatives and programming that have made Primary Health Network a leader in high-quality, patient-centered care. I plan to develop outreach and partnerships that support this mission.”
About Primary Health Network
After over 38 years of service, Primary Health Network has grown to become the largest FQHC in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the nation. Last year, PHN reached over 75,000 patients in 16 counties in Pennsylvania and one county in Ohio. PHN participates in most managed care plans, processes most insurances, and offers a Sliding Fee Discount to eligible patients.
Visit PHN’s website here: https://primary-health.net/.
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Talk of a Tax Increase Is Driving a Wedge Between Leaders of a Growing Pa. Township and Its Fire Company
WALKER TOWNSHIP, Pa. – On Pennsylvania Route 64 in Centre County, known locally as Nittany Valley Drive, what was once a stretch of farmland has become a bustling corridor.
(Photo: With costs rising and donations down, more volunteer fire companies are turning to public support — and facing questions about transparency. Photo Courtesy Chris Harter.)
Article by Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College
Gas stations, shops, and residential neighborhoods have brought more traffic and, invariably, more accidents.
The volunteer firefighters and rescuers responsible for this stretch respond to more incidents these days and also face an emergency of sorts of their own: The associated costs of their services are ballooning along with demand, and they fear they can no longer keep up with either.
Two of the most essential vehicles they operate — the rescue vehicle, a 1995 Freightliner, and the water tanker truck, a 1996 International — are nearing the ends of their lifespans. The estimated cost today to replace both would total more than $1 million.
But talks between the Walker Township Fire Company and the local board of supervisors on how to increase funding have come to an impasse. The fire company says a tax increase is the only way to secure its finances, but some local officials who oppose raising taxes disagree, and one wants to bundle increased funding with additional oversight of the company.
With vital emergency services on the line, the dispute reflects a larger shift in Pennsylvania, where volunteer fire companies say private donations have decreased and operational costs have climbed. As more of the state’s at least 1,800 volunteer companies turn to public tax dollars to stay afloat, a question arises — should more public funding come with more public oversight?
(Photo: The Walker Township Fire Company satellite station on Cemetery Lane in Zion. Photo credit: Abby Drey / Centre Daily Times)
“This issue that [Walker Township is] dealing with has occurred many times across Pennsylvania, and it is going to continue to occur,” Jerry Ozog, executive director of the Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute, said.
As part of Walker Township’s real estate taxes, residents currently pay $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value for fire company services — generating $116,726 in 2021. The fire company is asking the township to double the current municipal fire protection tax rate from one mill to two.
“We have a lot more residents and a lot more people to serve,” Township Supervisor Deb Zimmerman said.
Walker Township’s population grew nearly 12% from 2010 to 2020, from 4,224 to the current 4,728, according to Census Bureau data.
With that growth has come an increasing call volume for the Walker Township Fire Company, Fire Chief Chris Roan told Spotlight PA.
In 2021, the company — run by about 40 volunteer firefighters — responded to 171 calls, compared to a recent low of 115 in 2019, Roan said.
This April, three fatal crashes took place within eight days on a portion of state Route 64.
“This is life and death,” said Township Supervisor James Heckman.
Heckman, who says he has been a member of the Walker Township Fire Company for 55 years, supports giving the additional millage in fire tax.
“I just feel [with] the way the township’s growing, you got to back the fire company,” he said.
Walker Township Fire Company President Chris Harter said the current funding level does not allow his organization to budget for big purchases or long-term needs.
Because firefighting apparatus and gear have lifespan limits under National Fire Protection Association standards, the company estimates total expenses of $3.2 million through 2037 to keep up with those requirements.
“We started having negotiations in 2019,” Harter said. “That already cost the taxpayers about $300,000, because that’s how much [the price of] apparatus has gone up in that amount of time.”
Harter added that it could take two or three years for large purchases, like firetrucks, to be fulfilled. He said the company doesn’t have enough money to set aside and budget for that kind of spending right now.
“We would have to save for a down payment and then be able to go get a 2% loan and eventually purchase a piece of apparatus,” Harter said.
A Family Dispute
Chris Harter’s cousin Keith Harter, a Walker Township supervisor, said he agrees that the fire company needs more money, but he’d like to see a little more transparency from it first.
“The problem is we have issues with knowing exactly how it gets spent, [and] what it gets spent for,” Keith Harter said.
Keith Harter says he’s been a volunteer firefighter in Walker Township for 41 years. He told Spotlight PA he has supported the fire company in his capacity as a township supervisor, but feels responsible for ensuring taxpayer dollars are used transparently and with oversight.
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the fire company’s fundraising activities, the Walker Township Board of Supervisors approved two donations totaling $80,000 in 2020 to help the company cover losses and pay down debt.
In 2021, the township gave the company $125,000, which Chris Harter said paid off a loan the company had and allowed the company to apply for a new loan.
Both of the allocations came from the township’s general fund. Unlike revenues from the fire protection tax, which get transferred to an account the fire company holds, the money stayed within township control — a difference that Keith Harter said is significant.
“Being able to say, ‘Yes, they spent this much money on items. Here it is. We can show you,’” is critical for accountability, Keith Harter said. “The township is looking out for [residents’] tax dollars. And if we’re going to be giving the fire company, in essence, over a quarter of a million dollars a year of taxpayer money, we should know where it’s going exactly. Plain and simple.”
The fire company said it’s reviewing the way it handles the fire tax income, and is open to changing the practice of holding the money itself to make sure it follows best practices.
The fire company’s revenue consists of tax dollars, grants, and private donations. The public funding includes revenue from the fire tax, as well as workers’ compensation, which Walker Township is required to pay. The fire company’s most recent available tax filing, from 2020, shows that about 71% of its income came from public funding.
Because it’s a private nonprofit, the fire company is not subject to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. The company is audited twice a year — the township auditor inspects the public funding the company receives and can flag any spending that’s not an approved use of taxpayer dollars, and the company hires a third-party certified public accountant to review its books, including all private donations.
With the majority of funding coming from taxpayers, Keith Harter said the township and the public should have the right to see detailed financial information as well as meeting minutes from when expenses are approved.
He and his fellow supervisor, Deb Zimmerman, proposed an ordinance that they say would guarantee funding increases for the fire company, and would create a three-person committee that works with the township to plan for fire company purchases.
“The whole idea behind this is, ‘Let’s really, truly determine your need,’” Zimmerman said. ” I do not think they’re hiding anything. I just think they’re being very, very tight to the chest.”
But Chris Harter said he thought it was “a bad deal.”
“There were no financial numbers in it at all. There was no length of term of the ordinance,” he said. “I’m a firm believer of, if it’s not broken, why fix it? The fire tax was not broken. That’s worked well … . Why break it?”
(Photo: More than 100 people attended a public meeting in August regarding funding for Walker Township Fire Company. Photo credit: Min Xian / Spotlight PA)
Increasing Animosity
The disagreements have deepened as the fire company leadership has increasingly felt stonewalled by the supervisors, who counter that the company is unwilling to negotiate on any option other than a tax increase.
Walker Township Fire Company held a public meeting Aug. 16 where representatives from both camps made their case in front of more than 100 residents. The three-hour meeting became contentious, especially when township supervisors took the floor.
John Torres, a resident of Walker Township who attended the meeting, said he supports a tax increase because it’s “not a big ask,” given how necessary fire and rescue services are.
“To me this is a no-brainer. I don’t understand why this has dragged on,” Torres said.
The two annual audits of the fire company are enough to safeguard accountability, he argued, and the fire protection tax is “the cleanest, easiest, and really the least painful way to financially support them.”
Torres added that he sensed interpersonal conflict was getting in the way of the discussion, and that he wanted to see the animosity put aside for the good of the community.
“In best practices, we never want our private disputes to become public,” Ozog, with the Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute, said. As a consultant, he has trained fire companies how to deal with operational challenges.
Ozog said the deadlock in Walker Township illustrates a larger shift in the working relationship between volunteer fire companies and local governments, as the business of running fire companies continues to change.
“What I recommend to fire companies is, you develop your budgets, you justify your case, and then you let the municipality figure out how to fund that,” Ozog said. “The best fire companies in Pennsylvania are the ones that have an excellent relationship with their local government. And when that relationship breaks down, this is what we see in Walker Township.”
Fire companies have to adjust to the reality that, as they grow more reliant on taxpayer dollars, they are going to “lose a little control,” he added.
“The complexity of running our organizations have dramatically changed,” Ozog said. “It’s hard.”
Chris Harter said he thinks there is room to improve on both sides.
“We’re not innocent in this either,” he said. “We need to have more open dialogue between each other. But when we were financially stable, we really didn’t have to go up and talk to them, like, we just did our thing, you know, and maybe that wasn’t healthy.”
He said the fire company will ask the board of supervisors for a formal vote on whether to increase the fire tax at the upcoming township board meeting Sept. 7.
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Tractor-Trailer Crashes into PSP Patrol Vehicle on I-80; DEP Responds to Assess Fuel Leak
CLARION TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police have released the details of a crash in which a tractor-trailer slammed into a state police patrol vehicle on Interstate 80 in Clarion Township on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Clarion-based State Police, the incident occurred around 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, on Interstate 80, near mile marker 64.2, in Clarion Township.
Police say a PSP marked patrol unit was legally parked on the right shoulder of I-80 with its emergency lights activated while a member of PSP Clarion was outside the vehicle, placing flares on the shoulder of the roadway to warn motorists of a crash located a short distance ahead.
According to police, a 2003 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by 35-year-old Harwinder Singh, of Akron, Ohio, failed to maintain its lane and struck the patrol vehicle.
The trooper was able to avoid being struck, police say.
The tractor-trailer continued eastbound a short distance and struck a guide rail on the left side of the roadway before coming to a final rest partially down an embankment.
Singh was transported by Clarion Hospital EMS to treat suspected minor injuries.
A fuel leak from the tractor-trailer required the response of the Department of Environmental Protection and Clarion County EMA, according to police.
PennDOT and Clarion Fire & Hose Company No. 1 also assisted at the scene.
Interstate 80 eastbound was closed between Exit 60, Shippenville, and Exit 70, Strattanville, for the removal of the trailer from the median.
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‘We’re Getting Shortchanged’: University Manor Residents Bring Passionate Discussion to Borough Council Meeting
CLARION BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – The monthly Clarion Borough Council meeting started off with a heated discussion regarding road quality and drainage issues in University Manor.
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The discussion was brought forth during the public comment period by a group of residents of University Manor, who shared concerns about the quality of Gemmell Drive, Tippin Drive, and other roads in the neighborhood.
“We’re here about the roads at University Manor—the water inlets that are not really taking water on the streets,” said Rich Herman, who spoke first on behalf of the residents. “Back in May, I talked to Todd Colosimo and Keaton (MacBeth) about a situation where Gemmell Drive is crumbling. There are dips in it that are five, six inches deep, and there probably are three or four dips. To me, it looks like there’s something going on under that road.”
Herman ran over his allotted three minutes to speak, bringing up issues on Gemmell Drive, Tippin Drive, and Bond Drive.
“Who knows what’s going on, but it’s a hazard,” Herman continued. “Much like Pittsburgh, where it could potentially collapse at some point—maybe not. I haven’t heard a thing since June 7. That’s the reason we’re here.”
In July, council voted to abandon a grant-funded storm sewer project on Tippin Drive in favor of a more pressing issue on Sunset Drive.
“This year was the year it was supposed to be done,” Herman said. “I understand there’s a right-of-way issue, but ironically, a week after that, the money went to Sunset Drive. That’s not fair. The residents of Tippin Drive deserve a little bit of a better fate than that.”
The project on Tippin Drive–aimed at repairing multiple sewer issues–was being funded by a PA Small Water and Sewer Grant. Nevertheless, the funding was switched to a redesigned project regarding an issue on Sunset Drive, where numerous yards, sidewalks, and streets have flooded due to sewer complications.
Herman, who continued to speak over the allotted time, unsettling some council members, continued to discuss the situation.
“Last thought, and then I just want to summarize—I think patching Gemmell Drive would be a novel fix for the next six months maybe,” he said. “We have school buses that go through there, and one could end up going through a sinkhole or something. It’s potential tragedy waiting to happen.
“And, our curbs are awful. I’ll stop there.”
Council president Carol Lapinto commented, “I know where you’re coming from, but there’s nothing we can do.”
Then, before the next resident spoke, public works employee Doug Preston interjected, “(PennDOT) said there’s clay underneath, and to fix that right, you have to dig that down, put a new base down, and then re-blacktop it.”
Next, it was John Stroup’s turn to speak, a resident of Tippin Drive who shared his concerns brought forth by Herman.
“It’s very dangerous for us,” Stroup said. “I think we really want to know that this is going forward next year. Some people guaranteed that it would happen this year—to my wife.”
Council member Benjamin Aaron responded, “Sure did–until we ran into the (easement) issues. And, that was months. It’s not like that was a two-day thing.
“As far as the stormwater side and the engineering, we didn’t ball it up and throw it away. We started working on an alternative around the right-of-way issues, and we ran into another issue on one of the alternative projects.”
Herman interrupted, “Ben, can I just make a suggestion? There needs to be more communication with the residents there and what’s going on. No one knows anything.”
Although Aaron explained that there are monthly stormwater meetings, Herman said somebody could reach out to the residents.
Aaron responded, “I have a life outside of working on the (Stormwater Authority), too. That is fact,”
“We’re all friends here,” Herman then expressed. “No one is trying to get after anyone here. Sometimes, when you don’t hear for a couple of months, you come to a meeting and you have a discussion. That’s what’s going on here.”
The next speaker on behalf of the residents of University Manor was Todd Glenn, a resident of Still Drive. Glenn shared his expertise in the industry, referencing his job history as an estimator, and gave council many suggestions on how to handle the situation.
Glenn explained that it won’t even take 10 tons of asphalt. He estimated that one load will do it, which should be under $1,000,00, and that “should be well within the budget.”
Council member Linda LaVan-Preston spoke up, “But, we’re having trouble getting asphalt.”
In response, Glenn stated, “By not doing anything to your roads, you’re losing structure every year and it’s going to cost you more. I’m not picking on you or anything, but wages go up, prices of equipment go up. A lot of factors go in to it, not just materials. You need to look harder at that, as opposed to not doing anything.”
Aaron added, “What we looked at was wasting money on temporary prices in the hopes that in the coming year, they’ll go down so it’ll be twice as much paving next year.”
“As a hope that you know the asphalt prices are going to come down?” Glenn asked.
“As a hope,” Aaron replied before Herman bursted out into laughter.
“Go ahead and laugh. That’s fine,” Aaron snapped. “A one year hedge on that to pave an extra street next year over what we would do this year. Yeah, it was worth it.”
“I kindly disagree with you, Glenn said, “because you’re kicking the can down the road and it’s going to cost you more down the road. You’ve neglected it for years and you have no plan.”
After a brief silence, MacBeth informed the residents that council will take it under advisement and added that the council was trying to save money by looking to get cheaper prices next year.
“I’ll pave every street in Clarion Borough next year. I’ll raise your taxes, though. What do you want?” MacBeth said.
Glenn asked, “Don’t we pay the most in the borough, anyway?”
MacBeth noted that everybody in Clarion Borough pays high taxes, and there are people in the borough with roads worse than University Manor.
“Her road, (pointing to council member Patty Schmader) might as well be a dirt road. You might as well be on a horse and buggy going down her road,” MacBeth added.
Another resident, Randy Cyphert, of Bond Drive, related he has been experiencing issues in University Manor for decades. He explained he has lived there for 32 years.
“I actually had to raise my driveway at the end of road about four to six inches to keep the road water that was running all the way down Still Drive, from coming down into my driveway.
“Not only did it do that, but it caused sediment in my foundation that I spent $13,000 to fix. Not blaming the borough. But, I’m blaming the fact that no one’s paying attention to that situation for many, many years,” Cyphert added.
Cyphert reiterated Glenn’s comment on paying a large a amount of taxes in University Manor.
“What we’re getting out of it, I think we’re getting shortchanged,” he said.
The last resident to speak was Brad Reinsel, a resident of Tippin Drive, who stressed that the roads are a big concern for the children of the neighborhood and explained that he also has had problems with the foundation of his property.
“Yesterday, we had rain again, and I had water over the end of my driveway, running up into my garage, and down through where I have my downspouts with more water running through that, eroding my foundation,” he said.
Reinsel said although University Manor was a nice place to live, he felt something should be done since he pays a lot in taxes. He emphasized that the roads were crumbling away and voiced his concerns about kids on their bikes, the potholes, and the dangers of a crash in the wintertime.
Once again, MacBeth said they would look into it and added that Council was willing to work with the University Manor residents, but added the residents need to look at it from their perspective.
He explained there are a lot of streets in Clarion Borough that are in rough shape–streets that the public uses, and the public doesn’t necessarily drive in University Manor all the time.
In an attempt to conclude the discussion, Aaron said, “We needed to move and take care of another issue that we could get done. And actually, we’re having easement issues over on Sunset, too.”
“Sunset was a problem when I was on council, so that’s been a problem over there for years,” Herman said.
“You mention kicking the can down the road, that can’s been being kicked since before I was born,” Aaron said.
No solution was reached regarding the road conditions in University Manor; however, the council is taking the comments from the meeting under advisement.
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BikeWalk BG to host community bike event at Buchanon Park Saturday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - BikeWalk BG will be hosting a community bike event Saturday morning at Buchanon Park from 10 a.m. to noon.
BikeWalk BG will be set up at the park with their trailer and bikes, as well as a bike rodeo for children and a group ride around the park’s trails starting at 10:30 a.m. for anyone who wishes to participate in.
The program originally started in 2020, near the beginning of the pandemic.
“It was hard because we didn’t really know what kind of activities we could do,” BikeWalk BG Coordinator, Karissa Lemon said, “And there wasn’t a lot of clear direction on outdoor activity, social distancing, and those things. So it’s been a very slow start to really kicking off the mobile bike program. And our vision has kind of changed a little bit, we had a lot of strong momentum before the pandemic started.”
Lemon also added that one of the goals of having a program like this is to bring people together while teaching bike safety.
“Sometimes it can be really intimidating to go out on a bike ride because maybe you don’t know where you want to go,” she said, “Or maybe you’re scared of cars. Or maybe you’ve had a bad experience before. And sometimes doing that in the group can encourage you and equip you with kind of the courage and the confidence to get out on the road by yourself or with a group of friends.”
And for anyone who may need their bike fixed, there will also be some mechanics there during the event.
BikeWalk BG will also have some other events later this fall, including a 10-mile Halloween Night ride on October 27, which will start at Circus Square Park.
For more information about BikeWlak BG or their events Vist their Facebook Page or website at warrenpc.org/bike-ped.
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MUNICH, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) has integrated its OpenMedia end-to-end newsroom solution suite with Microsoft Teams to deliver a modern unified communications platform for today's journalists and producers. With this enhanced platform, newsrooms can address workflow challenges resulting from an increase in broadcasting channels, as well as remote newsgathering and production.
In line with increasing digital transformation priorities over the past few years, a growing number of broadcasters worldwide are adopting central communications platforms to help production teams collaborate while working across multiple channels and from remote locations. These platforms can help address common data sharing and collaboration workflow issues. For example, essential data may not be entered from a remote site into core newsroom systems, and, as a result, the data is not accessible to a majority of users. A unified communication platform overcomes challenges like this, enabling more effective data sharing and collaboration.
As a Microsoft Gold Partner, CGI integrated Microsoft Teams' workspace chat and video conference features with its OpenMedia solution to streamline communication channels for journalists and producers in newsrooms.
Michael Pfitzner, Vice-President for Newsroom Solutions at CGI, highlights that this integration will resonate strongly with news, current affairs, and magazine program teams everywhere. "More than ever before, news teams are more likely to be dispersed physically and/or working on multiple stories via multiple channels simultaneously," he said. "The challenges related to this evolution have been heightened by the circumstances of the past two years, accelerating the need for a more flexible approach to broadcast news production. A reliable and unified communications platform has become a business imperative, and we believe the integration of CGI's OpenMedia solution with Microsoft Teams will be a big step forward for news teams around the world."
"CGI's status as a Microsoft Gold Partner demonstrates its strong capabilities in integrating Microsoft technologies to drive innovation, collaboration, agility and efficiencies," adds Holger Meinzer, Director Industry Relations Media & Telco at Microsoft Germany. "We're proud to partner with CGI to help newsrooms meet today's challenges in the fast-evolving and highly competitive broadcasting industry. The combination of Microsoft Teams and CGI's OpenMedia solution delivers a powerful platform for bringing together news teams and ensuring optimal communication and collaboration."
CGI's OpenMedia solution is part of a comprehensive set of newsroom and radio solutions that CGI delivers to broadcasters worldwide to enhance production workflows and management across various media channels, including TV, radio, online and social channels. For more information, visit cgi.com/mediasolutions.
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Announcing the world's first asteroid "29438 Zhengjia (1997 MV)" named after an enterprise engaging in public education and the opening ceremony of Grandview Museum of Science & Grandview Museum of Astronomy
GUANGZHOU,China, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 8, 2022, asteroid No.29438 was officially named "29438 Zhengjia (1997 MV)", the phonetic spelling of Grandview in Chinese, and the opening ceremony of Grandview Museum of Science and Grandview Museum of Astronomy was held at Guangzhou Marriott Hotel. This is the first asteroid named after an enterprise engaging in public education by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), which represents not only the recognition and affirmation on the Grandview Group's contribution to citizens' science education by international and domestic scientific and educational societies, but also the expectation and encouragement for the future development of astronomy research and popular science education in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. The opening ceremony also announced the official opening of Grandview Museum of Science and Grandview Museum of Astronomy, two new members of the "Grandview Planet".
On June 26, 1997, an asteroid was detected and recorded at Xinglong Observatory of National Astronomical Observatories (NAOC). This year, with the approval of the WG Small Bodies Nomenclature, this asteroid was officially named "29438 Zhengjia (1997 MV)". Chen Jiansheng, astrophysicist and academician of University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, presented the certificate of asteroid naming to Grandview Group. "The naming of 29438 Zhengjia (1997 MV) is a gift from the NAOC and the IAU to Grandview Group, which is committed to promoting the development of astronomical science popularization and research education in the form of public welfare venues," said Academician Chang Jin, Director of the NAOC, at the event.
The Group will join hands with the NAOC, to build the Grandview Astronomical Education Center. Notably, the pictures of Xinglong Observatory will be sent to Grandview Astronomical Education Center in real time. In this way, the public are invited to explore the mysteries above the starry sky together.
Max Xie, Vice Chairman and CEO of Grandview Group Co., Ltd., said at the ceremony, "Imagination is the gene engraved in our bones. As a trendy landmark in Guangzhou, Grandview Mall has been committed to creating imaginative new-type businesses, integrating culture, creativity and dreams into different formats, and creating more joy and happiness for the public."
On the same day, two museums were officially opened. Grandview Museum of Science, with an area of 10, 000㎡, is China's first theme science museum built in accordance with the standards of world-class science museums. It presents the visitors with a series of interesting exhibits, including world's largest Coriolis turntable, the world's first Madeburg hemisphere experience, the reproduced classic scientific experiment of Leaning Tower of Pisa and the "descendants" of the apple tree that hit Newton in history, and so on.
The Grandview Museum of Astronomy brings the audience into a magnificent world where myth, science, stories and history coexist! You can lie on the grass, look up at the starry sky; you can experience the shock of reaching out to pick stars with the supernovae erupting overhead!
As an important place to protect and inherit human civilization, museums are one of the important ways to help people learn science. The naming of 29438 Zhengjia (1997 MV) and the brand-new appearance of the two museums will facilitate Grandview Mall to be built into the most complete science education base in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with the most complete fields, the most diverse types as well as the richest content.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS).
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According to a filed complaint, Kohl's Corporation issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Kohl's new strategic framework to "drive top-line growth," "expand operating margin," and become "the most trusted retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle" (the "Strategic Plan") was not well tailored to achieving the Company's stated goals; (ii) the defendants had likewise overstated the Company's success in executing its Strategic Plan; (iii) Kohl's had deficient disclosure controls and procedures, internal control over financial reporting, and corporate governance mechanisms; (iv) as a result, the Company's board of directors was able to and did withhold material information from shareholders about the state of Kohl's in the lead-up to the Company's annual meeting; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Kohl's financial condition and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Everyone loves their pets, especially with many people adding a furry family member during the pandemic.
But unfortunately, "pet parenthood" keeps getting more expensive, even as other prices drop.
Stevie Miller loves her Australian shepherd, Jasper, but says food and other expenses are getting pricey.
"It's a little bit higher," she said, "but I am willing to pay a bit more for the good quality food."
Other families, though, are finding their pets are putting a big strain on their budgets.
Daryl Meyerrenke owns a pet supply store, the Family Pet Center, and hears weekly from families struggling to afford 50-dollar bags of food.
But he says beware of cheap food, which can be mostly filler. It's less healthy for your dog, and it will take more to fill them up.
"You can buy the cheapest food out there," he said, "but your dog may consume 50 percent more of it."
Meyerrenke says many people look at the price of a large bag of dog food these days and get a case of sticker shock.
They then purchase a smaller bag.
But he says you need to focus on the price per serving, and in that case, a larger bag makes much more sense.
If you keep a big bag sealed, it will last a long time. "It’s got a shelf life of a year," he said.
Most families report higher pet care prices
A survey by the pet care site Rover finds that 90 percent of pet parents are seeing a rise in costs this year.
While prices this fall are dropping for electronics, clothing, and toys, pet products are up 12.6 percent year-over-year, more than the Consumer Price Index.
Still, when it comes to spending, pet owners view their animals as family.
Rover trend expert Kate Jaffe says in the survey, "98 percent of them told us that their dog has provided them comfort during these difficult economic times."
She says pet owners looking to save should try a discount retailer instead of big-box pet chains or grocery stores.
"That way, they can also get some savings on those everyday essentials like toys or treats," she said.
Meyerrenke, meantime, suggests you talk to a manager at your favorite pet shop and ask about loyalty discounts or discounts for buying in bulk from them.
If you absolutely cannot afford pet food, such as after a job loss or family emergency, check with local shelters and veterinarian offices that may be able to put you in touch with a pet food bank.
The Humane Society has a list of programs that may help you find free or reduced-price pet food.
And if you're considering adding another pet to the family, Kate Jeffe says know the upfront costs, which include purchase/adoption fees, vaccinations, and spaying or neutering.
- A dog can cost $900 to nearly $4,500, depending on the breed.
- A cat can cost $700 to $3,000.
Stevie Miller watches expenses but refuses to go cheap regarding Jasper's food and care.
"It's something I'm willing to pay more for," she said.
So talk with your pet shop and veterinarian, check out big box stores and don't forget to comparison shop online.
That way, you don’t waste your money.
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Full construction begins on Ishikari Offshore Wind with first installation of an 8 MW offshore wind turbine in Japan
ISHIKARI, Japan, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) and its affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI), announced it has completed financing and begun full construction of its 112 megawatt (MW) Ishikari Offshore Wind project, located approximately three kilometers from the shore of the Ishikari Bay in Hokkaido, Japan. Ishikari Wind will feature a battery storage component with 100 MW x 180 MWh of capacity.
The financing facility was jointly arranged by MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., Development Bank of Japan Inc., Societe Generale, and Shinsei Bank, Limited.
"This historic project is Japan's largest combined offshore wind and power storage facility and the first installation of an 8 MW offshore wind turbine in the country," said Mike Garland, CEO of Pattern Energy. "Together with GPI, we have built an in-house team of leading experts in onshore and offshore wind and the Ishikari project is the culmination of more than 15 years of planning. The group of leading financial institutions that is backing this project demonstrates the strong demand for innovative clean power solutions. We look forward to successfully completing construction of this project and bringing a new source of clean and renewable energy to Japan, powered by the strong winds of Ishikari Bay."
"We would like to thank Ishikari city and all the people concerned for their great cooperation in promoting this project," said Mitsuru Sakaki, Director and President of GPI. "We will proceed with construction work while being considerate of the environment, safety, and local communities. It is an honor to promote the creation of clean energy in a manner that protects the cultural values of the region and enhances critical infrastructure of the country."
The Ishikari Offshore Wind project, and accompanying battery storage component, is expected to reach commercial operation in December of 2023. The project has a 20-year power purchase agreement with Hokkaido Electric Power Network, Inc. for 100% of the power output.
Ishikari Offshore Wind will utilize 14 Siemens Gamesa 8.0 MW wind turbines, which are built specifically for offshore use. The SG 8.0-167 DD offshore turbine is designed to meet local codes and standards regarding typhoons, seismic activities, 50 Hertz operation, as well as operation in high and low ambient temperatures. The turbines and its supporting structure (pile foundation, jacket and tower) received ClassNK certification, confirming it meets the stringent technical standards required by the Japanese government to approve construction.
"We look forward to working with Pattern Energy on this excellent opportunity to bring more clean, renewable power into Japan's energy mix," says Marc Becker, CEO of the Siemens Gamesa Offshore Business Unit. "Together with Pattern Energy and GPI, we look forward to providing the numerous economic-, social-, and environmental benefits of offshore wind power to everyone involved with the project."
With the addition of Ishikari Offshore Wind, Pattern Energy has eight renewable energy facilities in Japan either operating or under construction, including three onshore wind power facilities and two solar power facilities in operation, and three wind power facilities under construction.
Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI) is a Japanese developer, owner and operator of renewable energy assets. The founder of GPI, Toshio Hori, was one of the earliest pioneers in renewable energy, having built some of the first large scale wind power projects in Japan, the United States and Europe. GPI is headquartered in Tokyo and has a team of more than 150 professionals covering all areas of expertise necessary to operate and manage a full-scale renewable energy business. GPI's development portfolio totals more than 4 gigawatts of wind capacity, including approximately 1.4 GW MW of wind projects that have FiT certifications. Pattern Energy holds a majority interest in GPI.
Pattern Energy is one of the world's largest privately-owned developers and operators of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects. Its operational portfolio includes 35 renewable energy facilities that use proven, best-in-class technology with an operating capacity of nearly 6,000 MW in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico. Pattern Energy is guided by a long-term commitment to serve customers, protect the environment, and strengthen communities. For more information, visit patternenergy.com.
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Pattern Energy
917-363-1333
matt.dallas@patternenergy.com
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — David A. Arnold, a comedian who was a producer of the “Fuller House” reboot and the creator and showrunner of Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay,” has died. He was 54.
Arnold’s family said in a statement Thursday that the doctors “ruled the cause of death due to natural causes.” His family said he died peacefully on Wednesday in his home.
“It is with great sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of our husband, father, brother and friend, David A. Arnold,” the statement read. “Please keep our family in prayer and respect our privacy at this time as we are all shocked and devastated by this loss.”
Arnold was a stand-up comedian who gained appeal through his perspective about fatherhood. He headlined two Netflix comedy specials “Fat Ballerina” in 2019 and the Kevin Hart-produced “It Ain’t for the Weak,” which debuted in July. He was also featured in the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival in late April.
Arnold was three shows into his four-month comedy tour called “Pace Ya Self.”
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ: YQ).
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According to a filed complaint, 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Brian Anderson hit a go-ahead RBI single off David Robertson in the ninth inning and the Miami Marlins rallied for a 6-5 victory over the host Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.
Lewin Diaz and Joey Wendle each hit a solo home run for the Marlins, who snapped a season-worst nine-game losing streak.
Avisail Garcia had three hits and an RBI while Garrett Cooper hit two doubles with an RBI for the Marlins (56-80).
Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara gave up eight hits and five runs, three earned, in six innings. Alcantara struck out seven and walked none.
Dylan Floro (1-2) earned the win with two innings of scoreless relief.
Nick Maton hit a solo home run and Alec Bohm added a double, triple and two RBIs for the Phillies (75-62).
Rhys Hoskins had three hits and Bryson Stott contributed a double, two singles and an RBI for the Phillies.
Phillies starter Kyle Gibson tossed five innings and allowed nine hits and four runs to go along with two strikeouts and one walk.
Robertson (4-3) took the loss.
The Marlins went ahead 3-0 in the third inning when Diaz hit a solo homer to right field and Cooper added an RBI double. Garcia also contributed an RBI single.
Maton launched a solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the third to close the Phillies within 3-1.
In the fourth, J.T. Realmuto produced an RBI groundout and Stott blooped an RBI double to left to tie the game at 3.
Miami regained a 4-3 advantage when Wendle ripped a solo homer in the fifth.
Kyle Schwarber reached first with two outs in the fifth when JJ Bleday committed a fielding error in center. Hoskins singled and Bohm followed with a two-run triple past a lunging Bleday for a 5-4 lead.
Cooper opened the ninth with a double and his pinch-running replacement Bryan De La Cruz scored to tie the game when Wendle’s grounder eluded Hoskins just enough for a fielding error.
Jean Segura grounded into a double play in the bottom of the ninth to end the game.
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The death of Queen Elizabeth II continues to send shockwaves across the world. Though it was known that the long-serving monarch could not reign forever, her passing on Thursday afternoon (September 8) has left people reeling.
In the UK, not only is there a period of mourning to navigate, but a host of administrative changes must now be made to mark the beginning of a new reign. The Queen's son Charles - hereby known as King Charles III - is now the head of state.
As a result, certain aspects of British society which haven't changed in over 70 years will be subject to something of an overhaul. Changes to money, and to how barristers are addressed are among the areas which will look different. There is a question mark over what will happen to post boxes and stamps, which both bear markings of the former monarch.
Read more: Tributes pour in from across Kent following Queen Elizabeth II's death
Post boxes, of which there are an estimated 100,000-plus in Britain, are currently marked with ERII - short for Elizabeth Regina II. They are given the mark of the monarch ruling at the time of their construction.
With some post boxes bearing King George VI’s GR cypher still in use today, those bearing the late Queen's royal cypher are unlikely to be removed. The Postal Museum believes that the CRIII cypher will only be embossed on new post boxes.
The Royal Mail said: "In line with past practice, following the death of a monarch all existing post boxes will remain unchanged. Post boxes already in production or being prepared for installation will also retain the insignia of Queen Elizabeth II."
Stamps are a slightly different story. The late Queen's face has adorned stamps since she became the monarch over 70 years ago. The same profile, created by Arnold Machin, has been on stamps for more than 50 years after being issued in 1967.
Stamps are set to change, however. The design will be updated once King Charles ascends to the throne, though the exact timeframe for this is not yet known. Once the design is released, the new stamps will trickle into circulation. All reports suggest that any stamps featuring the Queen will still be eligible for use.
A Royal Mail statement said: "Following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Mail has confirmed that stamps bearing the image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II remain valid for use. These include definitive stamps - regular 'everyday' stamps - and special stamps.
"As previously announced, following the introduction of barcodes to everyday stamps, these stamps remain valid until the end of January 2023. All special stamps that have already been announced will be issued, although the launch dates of some may change.
The company said a gallery of stamps featuring the Queen is available on its website. The statement added: "No further announcements on stamps will be made before the funeral, and then only at the appropriate time, after consultation with Buckingham Palace."
The Royal Mint said it could not give information at this time, when asked about the possible production of new coins. It had issued a statement on Thursday in which Anne Jessopp, chief executive officer at the Royal Mint, said: "On behalf of everyone at the Royal Mint, I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Royal Family at this extraordinarily sad time.
"Queen Elizabeth II ruled with heart and devotion, and will be dearly missed by all of us at the Royal Mint and by millions of people around the world. The Royal Mint worked with Her Late Majesty throughout her reign - detailing her journey from new Queen to respected head of state across five coin portraits, and ensuring each new UK coin received her personal seal of approval.
"The remarkable legacy of Britain's longest serving monarch will live on for many years to come." Current Royal Mint coins and Bank of England banknotes remain legal tender.
The Bank of England said a further announcement regarding existing Bank of England banknotes will be made once the period of mourning has been observed.
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David Tennant says new BBC drama Inside Man is ‘unlike anything else on TV'
David Tennant is reuniting with former Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat in a new BBC drama – and the Bathgate-born actor has said it's unlike anything he’s ever seen on TV.
Inside Man stars Tennant as a vicar, whose life begins to intertwine with that of a prisoner on death row, played by Stanley Tucci, and a maths teacher trapped in a cellar.
Speaking to RadioTimes.com, the former Doctor Who actor said that the four-part drama series feels very much like a typical Moffat production.
“I don’t know what I’m allowed to tell you,” said the 51-year-old. “It’s very hard to describe – I know that much.
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“It’s not really like anything else I’ve seen, and yet it’s very recognisably Steven [Moffat].
“But – it’s really hard to describe! There are all these very disparate elements that he brings together in his usual brilliant, entirely unexpected way.”
A release date for Inside Man has not yet been confirmed by the BBC.
Last month, it was announced that Tennant will star alongside James McAvoy, Michael Sheen and Sandra Oh in a new two-part bonus episode of The Sandman TV series.
The dark fantasy drama series, which will screen on Netflix, is based on Neil Gaiman’s beloved award-winning DC Comics series.
It follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the mistakes he has made during his vast existence.
The surprise two-part episode will feature an animated story titled A Dream Of A Thousand Cats starring Tom Sturridge as Dream.
The episode’s guest voice cast features Killing Eve actress Oh as The Prophet, X-Men star McAvoy as the Golden-Haired Man, Twilight actor Sheen as Paul and Tennant as Don.
Tennant’s wife Georgia will also appear as Laura Lynn in the episode, while Sheen’s Swedish girlfriend Anna Lundberg plays Marion.
Comedian Joe Lycett stars as The Black Cat alongside creator Gaiman as the Crow/Skull Bird.
The episode’s director Hisko Hulsing said: “We endeavoured to make the animated version of A Dream Of A Thousand Cats as mesmerising and hypnotic as we could by utilising the magic of real oil paintings on canvas.
“We combined the paintings with classically drawn 2D animation, based on realistic 3D animation of telepathic cats in order to create a trippy world that feels both grounded and dreamy at the same time.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/david-tennant-says-new-bbc-drama-inside-man-is-unlike-anything-else-on-tv-3837580 | 2022-09-09T11:14:06Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/david-tennant-says-new-bbc-drama-inside-man-is-unlike-anything-else-on-tv-3837580 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we thought we’d look at Her Majesty’s unwavering relationship with friends of the four-legged variety.
Here are 11 photos and facts about arguably the world’s most famous dog owner.
1. One's first dog
The Queen has had many corgis over the years and has been in love with the breed since her father, King George VI, brought a corgi called Dookie home when she was seven years-old.
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2. Pampered pooches
As many may suspect, the Queen treats her Corgis like royalty. They have their own designated room, their beds are changed daily, and their food is even prepared by a chef.
Photo: ARTHUR EDWARDS
3. A special pup
One Corgi that holds a particularly special place in the Queen's heart is Susan, the first ever Corgi of her own. She loved the dog so much she even took her on her honeymoon.
Photo: ADRIAN WYLD
4. A royal line
Susan was also special as she became the first in the line of dogs known as 'the royal corgis'. It's believed that this line lasted somewhere between an impressive 10–14 generations of dogs.
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Midlothian's Lord Lieutenant and Provost lead tributes to the Queen
Midlothian’s Lord-Lieutenant and Provost have led local tributes after the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Lord-Lieutenant, Lt Col Richard Callander said: “Like millions around the world, I am deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As Lord-Lieutenant, it has been my privilege to represent Her Majesty in Midlothian and I know that my team of Deputy Lieutenants will all share my profound sadness.
“The Queen pledged to devote her life to the service of others and she has done that faultlessly, and with utter dedication, since her coronation and throughout her entire life. This is the end of that extraordinary era.
“Informed by her faith, she had a profound and unique sense of duty and her tireless devotion to our country, to the British people and to the Commonwealth have been – and must continue to be – an inspiration for everyone.
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“As we mourn her death, and celebrate her wonderful life, we remember her, not only as our Queen, but as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and we extend our deepest condolences to the entire Royal Family. We now embark on an historic period of change but we will never forget the unparalleled service to our country given by Queen Elizabeth II.”
Midlothian Provost, Councillor Debbi McCall, said: “It is with enormous sadness that we learn of the death of Her Majesty, The Queen. Her death is all the more poignant, coming as it does so soon after the Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year, marking her 70 years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth.
“I know many local people will want to offer their condolences and share their memories of our highly valued monarch who remained a steadfast and constant presence during decades of change.
“We were honoured to welcome The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh who visited several places in Midlothian during Her Majesty’s reign, most recently on September 9, 2015 when they travelled by steam train to Newtongrange to unveil the plaque marking the opening of Newtongrange Station on the Borders Railway line.
"What a momentous and historic day that was, coming as it did on the day Her Majesty became our longest reigning monarch.” | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/midlothians-lord-lieutenant-and-provost-lead-tributes-to-the-queen-3837849 | 2022-09-09T11:14:44Z | scotsman.com | control | https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/midlothians-lord-lieutenant-and-provost-lead-tributes-to-the-queen-3837849 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Voters will determine whether to place abortion rights in the Michigan Constitution, the state Supreme Court declared Thursday, settling the issue a day before the fall ballot must be completed.
Abortion rights would be guaranteed if the amendment passes on Nov. 8. A 1931 state law makes it a crime to perform most abortions, but the law was suspended in May and a judge this week followed up by striking it down as unconstitutional.
Though appeals of that decision are likely, the law would be trumped if voters approve the amendment in the fall election.
There are political implications beyond the ballot question.
Democrats say the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is mobilizing voters and will help Democratic candidates this fall, when top races including governor, secretary of state and attorney general are on the Michigan ballot. They point to conservative Kansas, where voters overwhelmingly defeated a measure that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban the procedure outright.
In Michigan, a state elections board on Aug. 31 deadlocked along party lines on whether the abortion initiative should appear on the ballot, with Republicans voting no and Democrats voting yes. The 2-2 tie meant the measure wasn’t certified for the ballot.
Supporters submitted more than 700,000 signatures, easily clearing the minimum threshold. But Republicans and abortion opponents argued the petitions had improper or no spacing between certain words and were confusing to voters.
“What a sad marker of the times,” Chief Justice Bridget McCormack said in a brief statement that accompanied the Supreme Court’s 5-2 order.
McCormack said “there is no dispute” that every word was legible and in the correct order.
Republican members of the Board of State Canvassers “would disenfranchise millions of Michiganders not because they believe the many thousands of Michiganders who signed the proposal were confused by it, but because they think they have identified a technicality that allows them to do so, a game of gotcha gone very bad,” McCormack said.
The majority was made up of McCormack, three other Democratic justices and a Republican justice. Two Republicans dissented.
The court directed state canvassers, who meet again Friday, to sign off on the ballot question. Tony Daunt, a Republican who had voted against the proposal, last week said that the board would obey a court order.
Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democrat who supports abortion rights, hailed the decision.
“Our state Constitution provides the people with direct access to the democratic process and that access should not be limited by appointed individuals acting beyond the scope of their duty,” Nessel said.
A group called Citizens to Support MI Women and Children said it will campaign against the amendment. Right to Life of Michigan also will be a major opponent.
“Current events continue showing us that any nation that sees the next generation as an existential threat — rather than an existential necessity — has no future,” Right to Life said on Facebook.
There was no immediate comment from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is in favor of the ballot question and is seeking reelection. Her Republican opponent, Tudor Dixon, opposes abortion rights except to save the life of the mother.
Results of a poll published this week by The Detroit News and WDIV-TV showed abortion and women’s rights was the top issue motivating Michigan residents to vote in November, ahead of inflation and cost of living, education, and the economy and jobs. The poll also showed a majority of likely voters support a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.
In a dissent, Justice Brian Zahra said supporters of the abortion question did not have a “clear legal right” to the ballot.
“Words separated by spaces cease being words or become new words when the spaces between them are removed,” Zahra said.
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Burnett reported from Chicago and White reported from Detroit.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Four European countries that border Russia will take regional steps this month to limit people from Russia from entering Europe’s visa-free zone by land because they “are increasingly concerned about the substantial and growing influx of Russian citizens.”
“We believe that this is becoming a serious threat to our public security and to the overall shared Schengen area,” Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said Thursday. “There are people coming with the aim of undermining the security of our countries.”
Poland and the three Baltic countries — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania — have agreed on a common regional approach with the “political will and firm intention to introduce national temporary measures for Russian citizens holding EU visas.”
Such measures should take effect in each of the four countries by Sept. 19.
“We emphasize that this is not an outright entry ban and commonly agreed legitimate exceptions will remain,” Kallas said, adding exceptions include dissidents, humanitarian cases, family members and holders of residence permits, among others.
“Travel to the European Union is a privilege, not a human right,” Kallas said, adding it was “unacceptable that citizens of the aggressor state are able to freely travel in the EU, whilst at the same time people in Ukraine are being tortured and murdered.”
In Poland, one of the staunchest supporters of Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion, the government said the goal was to “prevent direct threats to the public order and security.”
Kallas added that most visas issued to Russians were given before Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Estonia and Latvia border the Russian mainland, while Lithuania and Poland share borders with Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad on the Baltic Sea.
At a European Union summit last month, the bloc’s 27 members were divided over whether to slap a broad visa ban on Russian citizens, torn between a desire to ramp up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and concerns about punishing ordinary Russians who may not even support his war on Ukraine.
The EU already tightened visa restrictions on Russian officials and businesspeople in May, but Poland and the Baltic countries have called for a broader ban on tourists. Germany and France are leading a push to tighten visa restrictions on Russians rather than impose an outright ban.
“What we have seen in the last couple of weeks and months is that number of border crossings by Russian citizens holding Schengen visas has dramatically increased,” said Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics during a news conference after a meeting of Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in Lithuania on Wednesday. “This is becoming also a public security issue. This is … an issue of a moral and political nature.”
The EU already has banned air travel from Russia after it invaded Ukraine. But Russians can still travel by land to Estonia and apparently are then taking flights to other European destinations.
The four countries are EU members and part of Europe’s travel zone — known as the “Schengen area” — where people and goods move freely between these countries without border checks.
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