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Man arrested in connection to July barber shop murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested in connection to the death of 38-year-old Jimmy Lee Scott III, who was shot and killed in front of a barber shop on PioNono Avenue in late July.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators identified 21-year-old Adolphus Dewayne Hughes Jr. as the suspect behind the shooting in front of Next Level Kuts on July 29th. Investigators and U.S. Marshal task force members found Hughes at a residence on Highland Avenue, where they arrested him.
Hughes is being held at the BCSO Law Enforcement Center where he is being held without bond for the charge of murder.
Jarel Scott, the brother of victim, Jimmy Lee Scott III, was also injured during the incident, but is listed to be in stable condition now.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. | https://www.41nbc.com/man-arrested-in-connection-to-july-barber-shop-murder/ | 2022-09-12T23:38:31Z | nbc.com | treatment | https://www.41nbc.com/man-arrested-in-connection-to-july-barber-shop-murder/ | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 1 |
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT TUESDAY...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Much of southeast Wyoming. Some locations impacted include
but are not limited to Douglas, Lusk, Wheatland, Torrington, Pine
Bluffs, Cheyenne, Laramie, Shirley Basin, and Muddy Gap.
WHEN...1 PM MDT Monday until 1 PM MDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from distant wildfires.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effect. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
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...NEAR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TUESDAY
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FIRE WEATHER ZONES 417, 418, 419, 429, 430, AND 432...
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* WIND...Southeast 15 to 20 MPH with gusts 25 to 30 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum 10 to 15 percent.
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Nonprofit must pay employee $100k for discrimination, retaliation
CHEYENNE – Skils’kin, a nonprofit focused on disabilities and employment that operates in Washington, Montana, Oklahoma and Wyoming, will pay $100,000 and provide other relief to settle a race discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency said in a Monday news release.
The only Black employee on the Skils’kin grounds crew working at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne was called various racial slurs by other Skils’kin employees, according to the EEOC. When the employee complained about the racially offensive statements, Skils’kin assigned him to work directly with the coworker and supervisor who were harassing him. Skils’kin continued to ignore the employee’s complaints and then fired him, despite his multiple years of service, while retaining a white employee hired only three months earlier.
Such alleged behavior violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which protects employees from race discrimination, including race harassment and retaliation in the workplace, the news release said. The EEOC filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Skils’kin, Civil Action No. 2:21-CV-185-NDF).
The consent decree settling the suit requires Skils’kin to review and update its race discrimination and non-retaliation policies, as well as post an anti-discrimination notice. The company will also provide trainings on Title VII, as well as unlawful race discrimination, race harassment and retaliation.
In addition, Skils’kin must provide reports to the EEOC detailing its compliance with the terms of the decree and its receipt of any complaints of race discrimination. The decree also requires Skils’kin pay $100,000 to the employee. The court will retain authority to enforce the terms of the decree for its two-year duration.
“Title VII protects employees from race discrimination and guarantees them the right to work in an environment that is free from racial harassment,” said Mary Jo O’Neill, regional attorney of the EEOC’s Phoenix District. “It is the unfortunate reality that race discrimination still plagues many workplaces, including in Wyoming. In 2021, 27.3% of all charges of discrimination filed in Wyoming included a race claim. The EEOC will continue to take legal action to root out such conduct.”
“Retaliation is the most alleged discrimination complaint filed with the EEOC,” said Amy Burkholder, the field director of the EEOC’s Denver Field Office. “In Wyoming, 63.6% of all charges of discrimination filed in 2021 include a retaliation claim. Employees have the right to complain about race discrimination and race harassment in the workplace. And employers have a legal obligation to ensure those employees are not retaliated against for complaining.”
The EEOC’s Phoenix District Office has jurisdiction over Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah.
The EEOC advances opportunity in the workplace by enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. More information about race discrimination is available at eeoc.gov/racecolor-discrimination. More information about retaliation is available at eeoc.gov/retaliation. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/nonprofit-must-pay-employee-100k-for-discrimination-retaliation/article_ba4a7072-32e2-11ed-bb5c-1be0c6652d50.html | 2022-09-12T23:39:28Z | wyomingnews.com | control | https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/nonprofit-must-pay-employee-100k-for-discrimination-retaliation/article_ba4a7072-32e2-11ed-bb5c-1be0c6652d50.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two Wapato men are accused of stealing a trailer containing robotics equipment Thursday from Wapato High School.
Some of the gear, valued at $13,000, has been recovered, Yakima County Sheriff’s spokesman Casey Schilperoort said.
Security cameras recorded a Dodge Ram pickup backing into the fenced parking area on the west side of the high school around 5:15 a.m., according to a probable cause affidavit. Three people were seen getting out of the truck and hooking up a trailer, the affidavit said.
When they drove off, the trailer became unhitched and damaged the trailer jack, the affidavit said. After they hitched the trailer to the truck a second time, they drove off.
A deputy investigating an unrelated report of a stolen trailer spotted the suspect’s truck in the 400 block of Orchard Way and detained three people, the affidavit said. Two of the truck’s occupants matched those seen on the security cameras, the affidavit said.
The third person was determined not to be involved in the theft, the affidavit said. Deputies found the trailer in the 300 block of Osborn Road, where it had been emptied, the affidavit said.
The men, a 32-year-old and a 34-year-old, were booked into the Yakima County jail on suspicion of first-degree theft and second-degree criminal trespass. Yakima County Superior Court Judge Jeff Swan ordered the men released Friday under the pretrial release program, with the requirement that they have phone contact with court staff weekly, meet with them in person every two weeks and receive text message reminders of court dates.
The school’s robotics team took first-place in the 2019 FIRST Washington robotics competition at the Yakima Valley SunDome. | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/two-men-accused-of-stealing-robotics-equipment-from-wapato-high-school/article_ae835a46-32ed-11ed-a4f9-877f7446ba95.html | 2022-09-12T23:44:27Z | yakimaherald.com | control | https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/crime_and_courts/two-men-accused-of-stealing-robotics-equipment-from-wapato-high-school/article_ae835a46-32ed-11ed-a4f9-877f7446ba95.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Smyrna High mother upset by school resource officer's offensive remarks to her gay son
SMYRNA — Smyrna High mother Yesenia Cruz wants a school resource officer fired after making insulting remarks to her gay son.
"Are you a girl?" the officer says on audio the son recorded on his phone while being interrogated by the SRO Matt King. "Are you a girl?"
'I'm a male," the son says.
"Are you sure, because you (expletive) fight like a girl."
Cruz said she grounded her son for his role in a fight, and he's serving a five-day out-of-school suspension until he returns to Smyrna High Thursday. The mother also wants the SRO held accountable for the way he spoke to her 14-year-old son, a freshman who several years before told her that he was gay.
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Lisa Marchesoni confirmed the SRO is being investigated.
Rutherford County Board of Education:Democrat fears new GOP majority county school board may mean book banning, teacher firing
"The RCSO is aware that SRO Matt King was seen on a highly edited video speaking inappropriately to a juvenile while investigating an assault on another juvenile, Marchesoni said. "The situation is being reviewed, and appropriate action will be taken."
Although the audio has been edited by broadcast news to avoid the vulgar words, Cruz stands by the accuracy of the original audio after her son was in a fight because he was upset over how a girl had been treated by another male student.
The mothe also defended the recording's accuracy on Facebook.
“I am the mother of the student in this audio and let me tell you this is not edited," she posted. "I have the original recording! I AM NOT GOING TO REST UNTIL THIS SRO PAYS FOR HIS ACTIONS!”
Cruz questions if other students have faced similar interrogation by the SRO.
Note: The Daily News Journal will be updating this developing story.
Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing him at sbroden@dnj.com. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden. To support his work with The Daily News Journal, sign up for a digital subscription for all dnj.com stories. | https://www.dnj.com/story/news/2022/09/12/smyrna-high-school-sro-faces-investigation-over-comments-gay-student/10360486002/ | 2022-09-12T23:44:32Z | dnj.com | control | https://www.dnj.com/story/news/2022/09/12/smyrna-high-school-sro-faces-investigation-over-comments-gay-student/10360486002/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
VOTE: Who was the Murfreesboro area high school boys athlete of the week for Sept. 5-10?
Cecil Joyce
Murfreesboro Daily News Journal
Who was the Murfreesboro area high school boys athlete of the week for Sept. 5-10?
You can vote below.
Nominees are Stewarts Creek's Javairan Otey, Oakland's Kade Hewitt, Smyrna's Arion Carter, Siegel's Blake Schofield, Rockvale's Eban Braiser, MTCS' Yates Geren, Riverdale's Jaylen Thompson, Blackman's Ben Marshall, Cannon County's Ryan Perkins and La Vergne's David Waters.
The poll will close at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Note: If the poll doesn't appear below, you may need to refresh your browser. | https://www.dnj.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/12/vote-murfreesboro-area-high-school-boys-athlete-week/7975250001/ | 2022-09-12T23:44:38Z | dnj.com | control | https://www.dnj.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/12/vote-murfreesboro-area-high-school-boys-athlete-week/7975250001/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
VOTE: Who was the Murfreesboro area high school girls athlete of the week for Sept. 5-10?
Cecil Joyce
Murfreesboro Daily News Journal
Who was the Murfreesboro area high school girls athlete of the week for Sept. 5-10?
You can vote below.
Nominees are Oakland's Elisa Fries and Leah Krugh, Rockvale's Chloe Morrison and Kamaria Murray, PCA's Daisy Gale and Addison Locke, MTCS' Jada Burns, Riverdale's Alyssa Burns, Siegel's Ginny Cha, Central Magnet's Noella Obi and Stewarts Creek's Camden Prosser.
The poll will close at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Note: If the poll doesn't appear below, you may need to refresh your browser. | https://www.dnj.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/12/vote-murfreesboro-area-high-school-girls-athlete-week/7975254001/ | 2022-09-12T23:44:44Z | dnj.com | control | https://www.dnj.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/09/12/vote-murfreesboro-area-high-school-girls-athlete-week/7975254001/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Weeks of falling gas prices are dulling what had previously been a sharp Republican weapon, giving Democrats another glimmer of hope ahead of the midterm elections.
Months ago, sky-high gas prices were a major reason why Democrats’ prospects looked bleak.
But as candidates hit the homestretch ahead of the Nov. 8 midterms, the lower gas prices are giving reasons for Democrats to think they can be more competitive.
“It takes a lot of the effectiveness out of a cudgel when people aren’t seeing and feeling it as much,” Democratic strategist Eddie Vale said of gas prices.
Since hitting a June peak of $5.02 on average across the country, U.S. gasoline prices have fallen by $1.28 and are averaging about $3.74 per gallon as of Friday.
That’s still relatively high and up about 56 cents from a year ago. It’s about $1.18 higher compared to the same day in 2019, prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Still, the prices are going in a better direction for consumers and the party in power.
Republicans have sought to make the election about inflation — with gas prices being a heavy target. But some polls suggest voters are now looking at other issues.
In a recent poll from Marist, fewer Americans cited inflation as their top voting issue than in a previous poll, indicating that at least some focus is shifting onto other topics.
While Marist found that 30 percent of Americans still consider inflation to be their top voting issue, that number is down from 37 percent of respondents who said the same in July.
The Marist poll also found the number of those surveyed who said abortion was their top issue was growing, from 18 percent in July to 22 percent in September.
Democrats have zeroed in on abortion rights as a key midterm issue ever since the Supreme Court struck down the Roe v. Wade decision in June. The party has won two special House elections since the court’s decision amid some evidence that more women are registering to vote.
The Cook Political Report also cited lower gas prices as the second-biggest reason why Democrats appear in a better political position than they were a few months ago, writing that the fall is “taking some bite out of Republicans’ ‘Biden-flation’ message.”
To be sure, Democrats still face some serious hurdles.
Historically, the party that holds the presidency has lost congressional seats during midterm elections. And while President Biden’s approval ratings have started to rise in some polls, more than 50 percent in several recent polls say they disapprove of his policies.
Low approval ratings for a president are generally a serious drag on lawmakers in that president’s party.
Still, while Democrats remain the underdog to hold on to the House majority, they are starting to feel better about cutting into their potential losses in the lower chamber.
And the party is feeling much better about retaining its Senate majority as candidates in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia and Wisconsin show signs of strength.
The Supreme Court’s abortion decision is seen as the biggest reason why the future looks brighter for Democrats, and why the party pulled off key wins in those special House elections in New York and Alaska last month.
But Vale said the gasoline price drop is also having significant political impacts.
“It’s something that people feel every two days, five days, seven days depending on how long your commute is,” he said. “Even if you’re not filling up your tank, you’re driving by like 10 gas stations with the signs every day, so it’s very front-of-mind.”
Republicans argue that they still have the upper hand on the issue given where prices stand.
“Voters still care that gas prices are through the roof,” said Michael McAdams, communications director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, the party’s campaign arm for House races.
“It’s undeniable that the most important issue for every voter – doesn’t matter where you live whether it’s in Oregon or Florida — [is] the rising cost of everything,” McAdams said.
GOP strategist Doug Heye similarly said in a statement that Republican candidates should continue to hammer their Democratic opponents on gasoline prices and inflation more broadly.
“Even as [prices] have fallen and Democrats try to take credit, that money — or the money families spend on eggs, ground beef and vegetables, or housing — is not going back in their pockets,” Heye said in an email.
“This is still the #1 issue for Republicans and Independents. GOP candidates should spend all day every day reminding voters of those things,” he added.
In their own messaging on the issue, Vale said that Democrats need to strike a balance between acknowledging that the country is still grappling with inflation and trying to take credit for downward price trends.
“Since you’re seeing a lot of the inflation soften or even decrease in some areas, you can take credit broadly speaking,” he said. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hill-politics/falling-gas-prices-give-democrats-a-sense-of-optimism-for-november/ | 2022-09-12T23:45:16Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hill-politics/falling-gas-prices-give-democrats-a-sense-of-optimism-for-november/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday marked the 21-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by warning of domestic threats the U.S. is currently facing.
“I remember, as most Americans do, where they were on 9/11. I was in the middle of a political campaign and suddenly, the differences with my opponent seem very small in comparison and our country came together,” Warner said on CBS “Face the Nation” with host Margaret Brennan.
“The stunning thing to me is here we are 20 years later, and the attack on the symbol of our democracy was not coming from terrorists, but it came from literally insurgents attacking the Capitol on Jan. 6.”
Warner lauded the nation’s unity and progress in the face of international terror threats, and said he hopes the country can similarly rally in the face of domestic challenges.
“I believe our intelligence community has performed remarkably. I think the threat of terror has diminished … But I do worry about some of the activity in this country where the election deniers, the insurgency that took place on Jan. 6, that is something I hope we could see that same kind of unity of spirit.”
Warner leads what he called “the last functioning bipartisan committee,” the Intelligence Committee, along with vice chairman Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). The panel is now looking into the classified documents found when the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence last month. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hill-politics/senate-intelligence-chair-says-us-domestic-threats-are-greater-than-terrorism/ | 2022-09-12T23:47:13Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/hill-politics/senate-intelligence-chair-says-us-domestic-threats-are-greater-than-terrorism/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
JEFFERSON, S.D. (KCAU) — A morning structure fire near Jefferson, South Dakota has been ruled as accidental according to the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters were called to a residence in the 48000 of 332nd Street, about two miles south of Jefferson, South Dakota, Monday around 7 a.m.
When crews arrived on scene, the structure was fully engulfed and multiple crews including North Sioux City Fire Rescue provided aid.
No one was home at the time of the incident. The South Dakota Fire Marshall determined the cause to be from mechanical failure. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/structure-fire-near-jefferson-s-d-accidental-officials-say/ | 2022-09-12T23:48:03Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/structure-fire-near-jefferson-s-d-accidental-officials-say/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Remnants of a hurricane caused waterfalls to form in the nation’s hottest and driest national park over the weekend.
The National Park Service shared a stunning video of the waterfalls in Death Valley saying they were due to recent rain from the remnants of Hurricane Kay, which made landfall in Mexico last week.
The temporary waterfalls were spotted just south of Natural Bridge on Badwater Road Sunday afternoon. Flooding in that area caused CA Highway 190 west of Stovepipe Wells and Badwater Road to be completely closed for cleaning.
Many roads in Death Valley remain closed as of Monday, according to the National Park Service. Flooding earlier this year closed a number of other roads as well, many of which are still inaccessible.
Roughly 40 vehicles were blocked by flooding in the Death Valley area Saturday, NPS reports. At one point, a tour bus became stuck in soft sand and blocked traffic for about an hour.
People are being reminded that there is still an active monsoon season and that people should watch for water and debris and not enter canyons during storms. | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/video-waterfalls-form-in-death-valley-due-to-hurricane/ | 2022-09-12T23:48:38Z | siouxlandproud.com | control | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/video-waterfalls-form-in-death-valley-due-to-hurricane/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Safety will be a top priority for this year’s ArtPrize after another mass shooting occurred in the downtown area this weekend, said GRPD Police Chief Eric Winstrom.
“I would describe it as an impromptu illegal party. What it is it’s 3 a.m. in the morning and this group pretty much took over the Blue Bridge,” said Chief Winstrom during an interview with Fox 17 on Monday. “As I said they were drinking. The night before they had a D.J. out there. It’s the sort of behavior we weren’t going to tolerate.”
Chief Winstrom said activity actually began on Friday night going into Saturday morning. A large crowd gathered on the Blue Bridge where there was a lot of alcohol, illegal drinking, he said, and a D.J. was also there. So, police were called. They arrested one person and cleared the scene.
Then, the following night, a crowd gathered again in the same location. Police were called again to clear the area.
However, this time shots were fired, he said.
“It’s preliminary in nature the investigation but we believe the shooting was on the east side of the bridge,” Chief Winstrom said. “The officers did hear the gunshots and were very close.”
Four people were shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries, he said. Police arrested a few people and towed vehicles that were illegally parked.
“There are cameras in the area. You know, that Saturday night actually I got an email from some of the hotels downtown actually complimenting the police service because they said there was a disturbance on the Blue Bridge. I know the J.W. [Marriott], the Amway, I think they have video surveillance,” Chief Winstrom said. “So, we had detectives that went out over the weekend and today and collected all available video surveillance.”
Chief Winstrom said for ArtPrize 2022, which begins on Thursday September 15, GRPD will increase foot patrol throughout the two-week event.
As for the bridge, police are considering safety options to keep people protected when they’re in that area at night.
“The Blue Bridge is interesting because it's actually a private bridge and it's owned by the Downtown Development Authority, I believe,” Chief Winstrom. “So, we’ve been talking with them today and just discussing our options whether that’s signage just saying that these are the hours of operations or whether it’s closing it all together for safety. You know, at 3 in the morning I don’t think we’d have that much objection if we close it during those hours.” | https://www.fox17online.com/homepage-showcase/grpd-to-increase-patrols-for-artprize | 2022-09-12T23:48:53Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/homepage-showcase/grpd-to-increase-patrols-for-artprize | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
INGHAM COUNTY, Mich. — A Kent County deputy has been fired, authorities say, after an off-duty incident that took place three weeks ago near Lansing.
The Kent County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Marcelo Aranda, a former deputy, is no longer employed with the department. The decision was the result of an internal investigation.
The KCSO is aware of a criminal incident involving Marcelo Aranda in Ingham County stemming from an off-duty incident that occurred three weeks ago. Upon notification, we started an internal investigation culminating in Marcelo Aranda’s termination from employment at KCSO. Due to the ongoing nature of the criminal case in Ingham County, the KCSO is unable to make further comments about the incident.
The Sheriff's Office did not provide further details about the off-duty incident or the ongoing criminal case against former deputy Aranda.
However, court records from the 55th District Court in Mason show that Aranda is facing charges of assault and battery.
His first court hearing is scheduled for September 15, court records also reveal.
This is a developing story. FOX 17 will update when information is readily available. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/kent-county-deputy-fired-after-criminal-incident | 2022-09-12T23:49:05Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/kent-county-deputy-fired-after-criminal-incident | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
From the casual-fine dining respite of The Nicolett in small Lubbock, Texas, to the Brooklyn Nigerian restaurant Dept. of Culture that only has one large communal dining table for guests, the 50 best new restaurants of 2022 that Bon Appétit has chosen draw a nice amount of curiosity and international flavor.
The restaurant industry is coming out of an unprecedented time that has changed the leaders and the workers, and the places we dine. Smaller cities are becoming home to finer cuisine as chefs look to find their roots outside of expensive larger cities as well. It's a plethora of forces coming together to change the restaurant world in some ways we likely won't be able to foresee.
At the top of the list are some Brooklyn, New York dining spots representing The Big Apple and its culinary eclecticism.
Agi's Counter in Brooklyn in influenced by Eastern Europe and its traditions.
The list includes Daru in Washington, D.C., which has brought fine Indian fare to an otherwise unassuming and slightly out of the-way corner of the city.
Then there is Regards in Portland, ME, which pulls from multiple cultures, including Mexico and Japan, to deliver dishes inspired by life near the sea.
Take a look at the list, which includes three fascinating choices in Miami alone. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/this-list-of-2022s-best-new-restaurants-gives-some-subtle-surprises-with-lots-of-variety | 2022-09-12T23:49:23Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/this-list-of-2022s-best-new-restaurants-gives-some-subtle-surprises-with-lots-of-variety | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ANZ Roy Morgan weekly survey of consumer sentiment 85.6
- prior 86.1
ANZ remarks:
- Confidence softened by 0.5% last week, even as interest rates rose by 50bp.
- Overall consumers are still very pessimistic.
- Household inflation Inflation Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market. Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market. expectations dropped 0.1ppt to 5.3%.
- Over the 3 previous 50bp rate hikes this year confidence fell much more sharply than it did last week. Perhaps Lowe's hint that the size of the rate increases may be less in the future helped. Lower petrol prices may also have contributed.
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And still ahead is the Westpac monthly survey of consumer sentiment, due at 0030 GMT (prior -3% m/m)
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Referring to this from Monday's info:
- US railroad strike looks likely to trigger another surge in food price inflation
- More than 90,000 workers at the country's freight railroads could go on strike should the railroads fail to reach an agreement with unions by Friday, September 16
- 30% of US freight could halt
Goldman Sachs' chief economist Jan Hatzius is not worried:
- "I don't think it's a black swan"
- "I don't think it's going to have a major impact on food prices, certainly beyond the very near term"
Hitting 30% of US freight sure sounds like a supply chain snarl worry. | https://www.forexlive.com/news/goldman-sachs-on-us-railroad-strike-i-dont-think-its-a-black-swan-20220912/ | 2022-09-12T23:49:41Z | forexlive.com | control | https://www.forexlive.com/news/goldman-sachs-on-us-railroad-strike-i-dont-think-its-a-black-swan-20220912/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Niagara Pride is conducting its first-ever Western New York-wide survey of needs in the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a follow-up to the organization’s 2021 survey of Niagara County residents.
“Western New York is home to a diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. Together, as people and as community, we have demonstrated over and over again that we incredible strength, resiliency, and resourcefulness; however, the LGBTQ+ community continues to be disproportionately affected by a range of physical, mental, and behavioral health, economic, social, legal, and political issues. Too often our needs can be overlooked by mainstream organizations,” said Niagara Pride president Ronald Piaseczny.
Some of the findings of Niagara Pride’s 2021 survey were:
— 62.2% of participants said they had no sense of connection to the LGBTQ+ community in the town/city where they live.
— 61.87% of participants said they had no sense of connection to the LGBTQ+ community in all of Niagara County.
— 39% of participants reported feeling unsafe when interacting with law enforcement officials.
— 37.3% of participants said they do not feel comfortable being as openly out as they want to be most of the time in the town/city where they reside, and 41.3% said they do not feel comfortable being as openly out they want to be in most of Niagara County.
The survey also showed most participants were unaware of LGBTQ+ specific or affirming service providers in the county, and nearly one-third or more had concerns for their safety when seeking housing or healthcare, shopping, going to restaurants, bars, school, community events and / or religious services.
“The results from last year’s survey were eye opening. By doing the survey, our goal was to freely share the data and results with other agencies so that organizations could see where the community was doing well in terms of creating safe and welcoming spaces as well as see where improvements needed to be made in providing more LGBTQ+ affirming care and services in Niagara County,” Piaseczny said.
The Western New York-wide survey will ask participants about: the most important issues facing them and the community currently; their experiences trying to get help for various concerns affecting their lives; and their feelings of physical and emotional safety in various aspects of daily life, as well as feelings of connection to the community.
The online survey takes between 15 and 30 minutes, Piaseczny said. It’s ongoing through Nov. 30. To participate in the survey, go to https://forms.office.com/r/aqAQtCHYC2.
For more information about Niagara Pride, visit its website at www.niagarapride.org, email info@niagarapride.org, or check it out on Facebook. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/western-new-york-wide-lgbtq-survey-underway/article_6062270e-32c8-11ed-b799-9b752f48751f.html | 2022-09-12T23:54:16Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/community/western-new-york-wide-lgbtq-survey-underway/article_6062270e-32c8-11ed-b799-9b752f48751f.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A rocket crashed back to Earth shortly after liftoff Monday in the first launch accident for Jeff Bezos' space travel company, but the capsule carrying experiments managed to parachute to safety.
No one was aboard the Blue Origin flight, which used the same kind of rocket as the one that sends paying customers to the edge of space. The rockets are now grounded pending the outcome of an investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The New Shepard rocket was barely a minute into its flight from West Texas when bright yellow flames shot out from around the single engine at the bottom. The capsule's emergency launch abort system immediately kicked in, lifting the craft off the top. Several minutes later, the capsule parachuted onto the remote desert floor.
The rocket came crashing down, with no injuries or damage reported, said the FAA, which is in charge of public safety during commercial space launches and landings.
Blue Origin's launch commentary went silent when the capsule catapulted off the rocket Monday morning, eventually announcing: "It appears we've experienced an anomaly with today's flight. This wasn't planned."
"Booster failure on today's uncrewed flight. Escape system performed as designed," the Kent, Washington-based company tweeted close to an hour later.
The company later said the rocket crashed.
The mishap occurred as the rocket was traveling nearly 700 mph (1,126 kph) at an altitude of about 28,000 feet (8,500 meters). There was no video shown of the rocket — only the capsule — after the failure. It happened around the point the rocket is under the maximum amount of pressure, called max-q.
The rocket usually lands upright on the desert floor and then is recycled for future flights.
The webcast showed the capsule reaching a maximum altitude of more than 37,000 feet (11,300 meters). Thirty-six experiments were on board to be exposed to a few minutes of weightlessness. Half were sponsored by NASA, mostly from students.
It was the 23rd flight for the New Shepard program, named after the first American in space, Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard. It was the ninth flight for this particular rocket-capsule pair, which was dedicated to flying experiments.
Blue Origin's most recent flight with paying customers was just last month; the ticket price hasn't been released. Bezos was on the first New Shepard crew last year. Altogether, Blue Origin has carried 31 people on 10-minute flights, including actor William Shatner.
The rocket should have launched nearly two weeks ago, but was grounded until Monday by bad weather. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/bezos-rocket-crashes-after-liftoff-only-experiments-aboard/article_b9f67430-32e8-11ed-a063-671b83728fe8.html | 2022-09-12T23:54:23Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/bezos-rocket-crashes-after-liftoff-only-experiments-aboard/article_b9f67430-32e8-11ed-a063-671b83728fe8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Record high temperatures in urban Europe as heat waves bake the planet more often. Devastating floods, some in poorer unprepared areas. Increasing destruction from hurricanes. Drought and famine in poorer parts of Africa as dry spells worsen across the globe. Wild weather worldwide getting stronger and more frequent, resulting “in unprecedented extremes.”
Sound like the last few summers?
It is. But it was also the warning and forecast for the future issued by top United Nations climate scientists more than 10 years ago.
In a report that changed the way the world thinks about the harms of global warming, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s special report on extreme events, disasters and climate change warned in 2012: “A changing climate leads to changes in the frequency, intensity, spatial extent, duration, and timing of extreme weather and climate events, and can result in unprecedented extreme weather and climate events.” It said there would be more heat waves, worsening droughts, increasing downpours causing floods and stronger and wetter tropical cyclones and simply nastier disasters for people.
“The report was clairvoyant,” said report co-author Michael Oppenheimer, a Princeton University climate scientist. “The report was exactly what a climate report should do: Warn us about the future in time for us to adapt before the worst stuff happens. and the world proceeded to do what it usually does. Some people and governments listened, others didn’t. I think the sad lesson is the damage has to occur very close to home or else nobody pays attention now.”
In just the United States alone, the number of weather disasters that cost at least $1 billion in damage — adjusted for inflation — went from an average of 8.4 a year in the decade before the report was issued to 14.3 a year after the report came out, with more than a trillion dollars in U.S. weather damage since in just the billion-dollar extremes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Unprecedented record heat hit Northern California in September and 104 degrees in England (40 degrees Celsius) earlier this summer.
The 594-page report’s 20-page summary highlighted five case studies of climate risks from worsening extreme weather that scientists said will be more of a problem and how governments could deal with them. In each case scientists were able to give a recent example:
— Flash floods in “informal settlements.” Look at flooding in poor sections of Durban, South Africa, this year, said report co-author and climate scientist Maarten van Aalst, director of the International Red Cross and Crescent Climate Centre in the Netherlands. Or Eastern Kentucky or the Pakistan this year or Germany and Belgium last year, report authors said.
— Heat waves in urban Europe. “We’ve got that one in spades. That’s been consistent,” said Susan Cutter, a University of South Carolina disaster scientist. “I think every year there have been longer periods of heat in Europe.”
— Increasing property losses from hurricanes in the United States and the Caribbean as storms get wetter and stronger, but not more frequent. Oppenheimer pointed to the last few years when Louisiana has been smacked repeatedly by hurricanes, last year when Hurricane Ida killed people in New York because of heavy rainfall flooding basement apartments and 2017 when record rain from Hurricane Harvey paralyzed Houston and Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico with Hurricane Irma in between.
— Droughts causing famine in Africa. That’s happening again in the Horn of Africa and last year in Madagascar, van Aalst said.
— Small islands being inundated by a combination of sea level rise, saltwater intrusion and storms. That’s tougher, but co-author Kris Ebi, a University of Washington climate and health scientist, pointed to record strong Tropical cyclone Winston striking Vanuatu and Fiji in 2016.
“Right now people are feeling it,” van Aalst said. “It’s no longer the science telling them. All those warnings came true.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/clairvoyant-2012-climate-report-warned-of-extreme-weather/article_f8d043c0-32cf-11ed-90ab-6712f694b36b.html | 2022-09-12T23:54:29Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/clairvoyant-2012-climate-report-warned-of-extreme-weather/article_f8d043c0-32cf-11ed-90ab-6712f694b36b.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BOSTON — President Joe Biden is set to channel John F. Kennedy on the 60th anniversary of JFK’s moonshot speech, highlighting Biden administration efforts aimed at “ending cancer as we know it.”
The president was traveling to Boston on Monday to draw attention to a new federally backed study that seeks evidence for using blood tests to screen against multiple cancers — a potential game-changer in diagnostic testing to dramatically improve early detection of cancers. He also planned other announcements meant to better the lives of those suffering from cancer.
His speech at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum comes as Biden seeks to rally the nation around developing treatments and therapeutics for the pervasive diseases that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rank as the second-highest killer of people in the U.S. after heart disease.
Biden hopes to move the U.S. closer to the goal he set in February of cutting U.S. cancer fatalities by 50% over the next 25 years and to dramatically improve the lives of caregivers and those suffering from cancer.
Danielle Carnival, the White House cancer moonshot coordinator, told The Associated Press that the administration sees huge potential in the commencement of the blood diagnostic study on identifying and treating cancers.
“One of the most promising technologies has been the development of blood tests that offer the promise of detecting multiple cancers in a single blood test and really imagining the impact that could have on our ability to detect cancer early and in a more equitable way,” Carnival said. “We think the best way to get us to the place where those are realized is to really test out the technologies we have today and see what works and what really has an impact on extending lives.”
In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates, 1.9 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed and 609,360 people will die of cancer diseases.
The issue is personal to Biden, who lost his adult son Beau in 2015 to brain cancer. After Beau’s death, Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, which dedicated $1.8 billion over seven years for cancer research and was signed into law in 2016 by President Barack Obama.
Obama designated Biden, then vice president, to run “mission control” on directing the cancer funds as a recognition of Biden’s grief as a parent and desire to do something about it. Biden wrote in his memoir “Promise Me, Dad” that he chose not to run for president in 2016 primarily because of Beau’s death.
Despite Biden’s attempts to hark back to Kennedy and his space program, the current initiative lacks that same level of budgetary support. The Apollo program garnered massive public investment — more than $20 billion, or more than $220 billion in 2022 dollars adjusted for inflation. Biden’s “moonshot” effort is far more modest and reliant on private sector investment.
Still, Biden has tried to maintain momentum for investments in public health research, including championing the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, modeled after similar research and development initiatives benefiting the Pentagon and intelligence community.
On Monday, Biden announced Dr. Renee Wegrzyn as the inaugural director of ARPA-H, which has been given the task of studying treatments and potential cures for cancers, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and other diseases.
He also announced a new National Cancer Institute scholars’ program to provide resources to early-career scientists studying treatments and cures for cancer.
In Boston, Biden also spoke at Logan International Airport to highlight spending from last year’s bipartisan infrastructure law.
“We risk losing our edge as a nation to China, and the rest of the world is catching up,” he said. “That stops now, with investments like we’re celebrating here today.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/in-a-nod-to-jfk-biden-pushing-moonshot-to-fight-cancer/article_470d95ee-32ce-11ed-9d76-7b964ea96110.html | 2022-09-12T23:54:35Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/in-a-nod-to-jfk-biden-pushing-moonshot-to-fight-cancer/article_470d95ee-32ce-11ed-9d76-7b964ea96110.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BEIRUT — They literally run the country.
In parking lots, on flatbed trucks, hospital courtyards and rooftops, private generators are ubiquitous in parts of the Middle East, spewing hazardous fumes into homes and businesses 24 hours a day.
As the world looks for renewable energy to tackle climate change, millions of people around the region depend almost completely on diesel-powered private generators to keep the lights on because war or mismanagement have gutted electricity infrastructure.
Experts call it national suicide from an environmental and health perspective.
"Air pollution from diesel generators contains more than 40 toxic air contaminants, including many known or suspected cancer-causing substances," said Samy Kayed, managing director and co-founder of the Environment Academy at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon.
Greater exposure to these pollutants likely increases respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular disease, he said. It also causes acid rain that harms plant growth and increases eutrophication — the excess build-up of nutrients in water that ultimately kills aquatic plants.
Since they usually use diesel, generators also produce far more climate change-inducing emissions than, for example, a natural gas power plant does, he said.
The pollutants caused by massive generators add to the many environmental woes of the Middle East, which is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to the impact of climate change. The region already has high temperatures and limited water resources even without the growing impact of global warming.
The reliance on generators results from state failure. In Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and elsewhere, governments can't maintain a functioning central power network, whether because of war, conflict or mismanagement and corruption.
Lebanon, for example, has not built a new power plant in decades. Multiple plans for new ones have run aground on politicians' factionalism and conflicting patronage interests. The country's few aging, heavy-fuel oil plants long ago became unable to meet demand.
Iraq, meanwhile, sits on some of the world's biggest oil reserves. Yet scorching summer-time heat is always accompanied by the roar of neighborhood generators, as residents blast ACs around the clock to keep cool.
Repeated wars over the decades have wrecked Iraq's electricity networks. Corruption has siphoned away billions of dollars meant to repair and upgrade it. Some 17 billion cubic meters of gas from Iraq's wells are burned every year as waste, because it hasn't built the infrastructure to capture it and convert it to electricity to power Iraqi homes.
In Libya, a country prized for its light and sweet crude oil, electricity networks have buckled under years of civil war and the lack of a central government.
"The power cuts last the greater part of the day, when electricity is mostly needed," said Muataz Shobaik, the owner of a butcher shop in the city of Benghazi, in Libya's east, who uses a noisy generator to keep his coolers running.
"Every business has to have a backup off-grid solution now," he said. Diesel fumes from his and neighboring shops' machines hung thick in the air amid the oppressive heat.
The Gaza Strip's 2.3 million people rely on around 700 neighborhood generators across the territory for their homes. Thousands of private generators keep businesses, government institutions, universities and health centers running. Running on diesel, they churn black smoke in the air, tarring walls around them.
Since Israel bombed the only power plant in the Hamas-ruled territory in 2014, the station has never reached full capacity. Gaza only gets about half the power it needs from the plant and directly from Israel. Cutoffs can last up to 16 hours a day.
WAY OF LIFE
Perhaps nowhere do generators rule people's lives as much as in Lebanon, where the system is so entrenched and institutionalized that private generator owners have their own business association.
They are crammed into tight streets, parking lots, on roofs and balconies and in garages. Some are as large as storage containers, others small and blaring noise.
Lebanon's 5 million people have long depended on them. The word "moteur," French for generator, is one of the most often spoken words among Lebanese.
Reliance has only increased since Lebanon's economy unraveled in late 2019 and central power cutoffs began lasting longer. At the same time, generator owners have had to ration use because of soaring diesel prices and high temperatures, turning them off several times a day for breaks.
So residents plan their lives around the gaps in electricity.
Those who can't start the day without coffee set an alarm to make a cup before the generator turns off. The frail or elderly in apartment towers wait for the generator to switch on before leaving home so they don't have to climb stairs. Hospitals must keep generators humming so life-saving machines can operate without disruption.
"We understand people's frustration, but if it wasn't for us, people would be living in darkness," said Ihab, the Egyptian operator of a generator station north of Beirut.
"They say we are more powerful than the state, but it is the absence of the state that led us to exist," he said, giving only his first name to avoid trouble with the authorities.
Siham Hanna, a 58-year-old translator in Beirut, said generator fumes exacerbate her elderly father's lung condition. She wipes soot off her balcony and other surfaces several times a day.
"It's the 21st century, but we live like in the stone ages. Who lives like this?" said Hanna, who does not recall her country ever having stable electricity in her life.
Some in Lebanon and elsewhere have begun to install solar power systems in their homes. But most use it only to fill in when the generator is off. Cost and space issues in urban areas have also limited solar use.
In Iraq, the typical middle-income household uses generator power for 10 hours a day on average and pays $240 per Megawatt/hour, among the highest rates in the region, according to a report by the International Energy Agency.
The need for generators has become engrained in people's minds. At a recent concert in the capital, famed singer Umm Ali al-Malla made sure to thank not only the audience but also the venue's technical director "for keeping the generator going" while her admirers danced.
TOXIC CONTAMINANTS
As opposed to power plants outside urban areas, generators are in the heart of neighborhoods, pumping toxins directly to residents.
This is catastrophic, said Najat Saliba, a chemist at the American University of Beirut who recently won a seat in Parliament.
"This is extremely taxing on the environment, especially the amount of black carbon and particles that they emit," she said. There are almost no regulations and no filtering of particles, she added.
Researchers at AUB found that the level of toxic emissions may have quadrupled since Lebanon's financial crisis began because of increased reliance on generators.
In Iraq's northern city of Mosul, miles of wires crisscross streets connecting thousands of private generators. Each produces 600 kilograms of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases per 8 hours working time, according to Mohammed al Hazem, an environmental activist.
Similarly, a 2020 study on the environmental impact of using large generators in the University of Technology in Baghdad found very high concentrations of pollutants exceeding limits set by the United States' Environmental Protection Agency and the World Health Organization.
That was particularly because Iraqi diesel fuel has a high sulphur content — "one of the worst in the world," the study said. The emissions include "sulphate, nitrate materials, atoms of soot carbon, ash" and pollutants that are considered carcinogens, it warned.
"The pollutants emitted from these generators exert a remarkable impact on the overall health of students and university staff, it said. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/in-parts-of-mideast-power-generators-spew-toxic-fumes-24-7/article_f11829ca-32e5-11ed-9c6b-1781d0081718.html | 2022-09-12T23:54:41Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/in-parts-of-mideast-power-generators-spew-toxic-fumes-24-7/article_f11829ca-32e5-11ed-9c6b-1781d0081718.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
September is National Preparedness Month and in recognition, Niagara County is reminding residents about the Prepare Niagara smartphone app.
The app, released last year, is designed to assist individual-level emergency planning and the exchange of information in an emergency. Users can submit damage reports, view evacuation procedures, receive push notifications, view shelter locations, connect to county Emergency Services' social media platforms and review emergency plans and checklists to prepare their own plans.
“It is imperative for us to be able to reach out to the community quickly in the event of any type of emergency situation,” Jonathan Schultz, director of Emergency Services. “The Prepare Niagara app allows us to do that plus provides several other features that can aid in emergency planning and post-event response.”
The app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play by searching “Niagara County Emergency, NY" or going to https://apps.myocv.com/share/a58414094. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/prepare-niagara-app-remains-available/article_e7a4219a-32c8-11ed-bd99-f7a70a3658d8.html | 2022-09-12T23:54:47Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/prepare-niagara-app-remains-available/article_e7a4219a-32c8-11ed-bd99-f7a70a3658d8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Niagara County health department is conducting a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Town of Lockport Highway Garage, 6560 Dysinger Road. Advance registration is required.
To register and select an appointment slot, go to www.niagaracounty.com/health and click on the "Rabies Information" icon, or call 716-439-7444. Appointment slots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
A "roadkill raccoon specimen" recently collected on Griswold Street in the town of Royalton tested positive for rabies, the health department announced on Monday.
The specimen was collected for surveillance purposes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture-Wildlife Services periodically tests dead rabies vector animals — raccoons, skunks and foxes — as part of a statewide surveillance initiative. There were no known human or pet contacts with the raccoon, the health department said. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/rabies-vaccination-clinic-set-for-saturday-in-lockport/article_c2a37d96-32c8-11ed-8a56-d34e79ef776e.html | 2022-09-12T23:54:54Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/rabies-vaccination-clinic-set-for-saturday-in-lockport/article_c2a37d96-32c8-11ed-8a56-d34e79ef776e.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON — When Emmanuel Obeng-Dankwa is worried about making rent on his New York City apartment, he sometimes holds off on filling his blood pressure medication.
“If there’s no money, I prefer to skip the medication to being homeless,” said Obeng-Dankwa, a 58-year-old security guard.
He is among a majority of adults in the U.S. who say that health care is not handled well in the country, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
The poll reveals that public satisfaction with the U.S. health care system is remarkably low, with fewer than half of Americans saying it is generally handled well. Only 12% say it is handled extremely or very well. Americans have similar views about health care for older adults.
Overall, the public gives even lower marks for how prescription drug costs, the quality of care at nursing homes and mental health care are being handled, with just 6% or less saying those health services are done very well in the country.
“Navigating the American health care system is exceedingly frustrating,” said A. Mark Fendrick, the director of the University of Michigan Center for Value-Based Insurance Design. “The COVID pandemic has only made it worse.”
More than two years after the pandemic’s start, health care worker burnout and staffing shortages are plaguing hospitals around the country. and Americans are still having trouble getting in-person medical care after health centers introduced restrictions as COVID-19 killed and sickened millions of people around the country, Fendrick said.
In fact, the poll shows an overwhelming majority of Americans, nearly 8 in 10, say they are at least moderately concerned about getting access to quality health care when they need it.
Black and Hispanic adults in particular are resoundingly worried about health care access, with nearly 6 in 10 saying they are very or extremely concerned about getting good care. Fewer than half of white adults, 44%, expressed the same level of worry.
Racial disparities have long troubled America’s health care system. They have been abundantly clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black and Hispanic people dying disproportionately from the virus. Black and Hispanic men also make up a disproportionately high rate of recent monkeypox infections.
Fifty-three percent of women said they are extremely or very concerned about obtaining quality care, compared to 42% of men.
While Americans are united in their dissatisfaction with the health care system, that agreement dissolves when it comes to solutions to fix it.
About two-thirds of adults think it is the federal government’s responsibility to make sure all Americans have health care coverage, with adults ages 18 to 49 more likely than those over 50 to hold that view. The percentage of people who believe health care coverage is a government responsibility has risen in recent years, ticking up from 57% in 2019 and 62% in 2017.
Still, there’s not consensus on how that coverage might be delivered.
About 4 in 10 Americans say they support a single-payer health care system that would require Americans to get their health insurance from a government plan.
More, 58%, say they favor a government health insurance plan that anyone can purchase.
There also is broad support for policies that would help Americans pay for the costs of long-term care, including a government-administered insurance plan similar to Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance for people 65 or older.
Retired nurse Pennie Wright, of Camden, Tennessee, doesn’t like the idea of a government-run health care system.
After switching to Medicare this year, she was surprised to walk out of her annual well-woman visit, once fully covered by her private insurance plan, with $200 worth of charges for a mammogram and a pap smear.
She prefers the flexibility she had on her private insurance plan.
“I feel like we have the best health care system in the world, we have a choice of where we want to go,” Wright said. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/poll-americans-give-health-care-system-failing-mark/article_4092f2c4-32d1-11ed-9833-8fba162ab27a.html | 2022-09-12T23:55:00Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/poll-americans-give-health-care-system-failing-mark/article_4092f2c4-32d1-11ed-9833-8fba162ab27a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Everywhere, it seems, back-to-school has been shadowed by worries of a teacher shortage.
The U.S. education secretary has called for investment to keep teachers from quitting. A teachers union leader has described it as a five-alarm emergency. News coverage has warned of a crisis in teaching.
In reality, there is little evidence to suggest teacher turnover has increased nationwide or educators are leaving in droves.
Certainly, many schools have struggled to find enough educators. But the challenges are related more to hiring, especially for non-teaching staff positions. Schools flush with federal pandemic relief money are creating new positions and struggling to fill them at a time of low unemployment and stiff competition for workers of all kinds.
Since well before the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have had difficulty recruiting enough teachers in some regions, particularly in parts of the South. Fields like special education and bilingual education also have been critically short on teachers nationwide.
For some districts, shortages have meant children have fewer or less qualified instructors.
In rural Alabama's Black Belt, there were no certified math teachers last year in Bullock County's public middle school.
"It really impacts the children because they're not learning what they need to learn," said Christopher Blair, the county's former superintendent. "When you have these uncertified, emergency or inexperienced teachers, students are in classrooms where they're not going to get the level of rigor and classroom experiences."
While the nation lacks vacancy data in several states, national pain points are obvious.
For starters, the pandemic kicked off the largest drop in education employment ever. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people employed in public schools dropped from almost 8.1 million in March 2020 to 7.3 million in May. Employment has grown back to 7.7 million since then, but that still leaves schools short around 360,000 positions.
"We're still trying to dig out of that hole," said Chad Aldeman, policy director at the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University.
It's unknown how many of those positions lost were teaching jobs, or other staff members like bus drivers — support positions that schools are having an especially hard time filling. A RAND survey of school leaders this year found that around three-fourths of school leaders say they are trying to hire more substitutes, 58% are trying to hire more bus drivers and 43% are trying to hire more tutors.
Still, the problems are not as tied to teachers quitting as many have suggested.
Teacher surveys have indicated many considered leaving their jobs. They're under pressure to keep kids safe from guns, catch them up academically and deal with pandemic challenges with mental health and behavior.
National Education Association union leader Becky Pringle tweeted in April: "The educator shortage is a five-alarm crisis." But a Brown University study found turnover largely unchanged among states that had data.
Quit rates in education rose slightly this year, but that's true for the nation as a whole, and teachers remain far more likely to stay in their job than a typical worker.
Hiring has been so difficult largely because of an increase in the number of open positions. Many schools indicated plans to use federal relief money to create new jobs, in some cases looking to hire even more people than they had pre-pandemic. Some neighboring schools are competing for fewer applicants, as enrollment in teacher prep programs colleges has declined.
The Upper Darby School District in Pennsylvania has around 70 positions it is trying to fill, especially bus drivers, lunch aides and substitute teachers. But it cannot find enough applicants. The district has warned families it may have to cancel school or switch to remote learning on days when it lacks subs.
"It's become a financial competition from district to district to do that, and that's unfortunate for children in communities who deserve the same opportunities everywhere in the state," Superintendent Daniel McGarry said.
The number of unfilled vacancies has led some states and school systems to ease credential requirements, in order to expand the pool of applicants. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told reporters last week that creative approaches are needed to bring in more teachers, such as retired educators, but schools must not lower standards.
Schools in the South are more likely to struggle with teacher vacancies. A federal survey found an average of 3.4 teaching vacancies per school as of this summer; that number was lowest in the West, with 2.7 vacancies on average, and highest in the South, with 4.2 vacancies.
In Birmingham, the school district is struggling to fill around 50 teaching spots, including 15 in special education, despite $10,000 signing bonuses for special ed teachers. Jenikka Oglesby, a human resources officer for the district, says the problem owes in part to low salaries in the South that don't always offset a lower cost of living.
The school system in Moss Point, a small town near the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, has increased wages to entice more applicants. But other districts nearby have done the same. Some teachers realized they could make $30,000 more by working 30 minutes away in Mobile, Alabama.
"I personally lost some really good teachers to Mobile County Schools," said Tenesha Batiste, human resources director for the Moss Point district. And she also lost some not-so-great teachers, she added — people who broke their contracts and quit three days before the school year started.
"It's the job that makes all others possible, yet they get paid once a month, and they can go to Chick-fil-A in some places and make more money," Batiste said.
A bright spot for Moss Point this year is four student teachers from the University of Southern Mississippi. They will spend the school year working with children as part of a residency program for aspiring educators. The state has invested almost $10 million of federal relief money into residency programs, with the hope the residents will stay and become teachers in their assigned districts.
Michelle Dallas, a teacher resident in a Moss Point first-grade classroom, recently switched from a career in mental health and is confident she is meant to be a teacher.
"That's why I'm here," she said, "to fulfill my calling." | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/teacher-shortages-are-real-but-not-for-the-reason-you-heard/article_ea5fea58-32e7-11ed-bd49-7ba9e9881ffd.html | 2022-09-12T23:55:06Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/teacher-shortages-are-real-but-not-for-the-reason-you-heard/article_ea5fea58-32e7-11ed-bd49-7ba9e9881ffd.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday dismissed as a “storage dispute” Trump’s retention of top-secret documents at his Florida home, urging a judge to keep in place a directive that temporarily halted key aspects of the Justice Department’s criminal probe.
The Trump team also referred to the documents that were seized as “purported ‘classified records,’” suggesting his lawyers do not concede the Justice Department’s contention that highly sensitive, top-secret information was found by the FBI in its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago.
The lawyers asserted there is no evidence any of the records were ever disclosed to anyone and said at least some of the records belong to Trump and not to the Justice Department.
“This investigation of the 45th President of the United States is both unprecedented and misguided,” they wrote. “In what at its core is a document storage dispute that has spiraled out of control, the Government wrongfully seeks to criminalize the possession by the 45th President of his own Presidential and personal records.”
The 21-page filing underscores the significant factual and legal disagreements between lawyers for Trump and the U.S. government as the Justice Department looks to move forward with its criminal investigation into the illegal retention of national defense information at Mar-a-Lago and into the potential obstruction of that probe.
The investigation hit a roadblock last week when U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted the Trump team’s request for the appointment of an independent arbiter, also known as a special master, to review the seized records and prohibited for now the department from examining the documents for investigative purposes.
The Justice Department has asked the judge to lift that hold and said it would contest her ruling to a federal appeals court.
The department said its investigation risked being harmed beyond repair if that order remained in place, noting that confusion about its scope and meaning had already led the intelligence community to pause a separate risk assessment it was doing.
But Trump’s lawyers said in their own motion Monday that Cannon should not permit the FBI to resume its review of classified records.
“In opposing any neutral review of the seized materials, the Government seeks to block a reasonable first step towards restoring order from chaos and increasing public confidence in the integrity of the process,” the lawyers wrote.
In the meantime, both sides on Friday night each proposed different names of candidates who could serve in the role of a special master, though they disagreed on the exact scope of duties the person should have. Cannon has said the yet-to-be-named arbiter would be tasked with reviewing the documents and weeding out from the investigation any that could be covered by claims of either executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.
The Justice Department recommended either Barbara Jones, a retired judge in Manhattan who has served as special master in prior high-profile investigations, or Thomas Griffith, a retired federal appeals court jurist in the District of Columbia who was appointed to the bench by former President George W. Bush. The department said in its proposal that the special master should not have access to classified documents, or be empowered to consider claims of executive privilege,
The Trump team proposed either Raymond Dearie, a retired judge in the federal court based in Brooklyn, or prominent Florida lawyer Paul Huck, Jr. The lawyers said the arbiter should have access to the entire tranche of documents and should be able to evaluate executive privilege claims.
In its filing Monday, the Trump team again voiced a broad view of presidential power, asserting that a president has an “unfettered right of access” to his presidential records and absolute authority to declassify any information without the “approval of bureaucratic components of the executive branch” — though it did not say, as Trump has maintained, that he had actually declassified them.
The Justice Department has said Trump, as former commander-in-chief, had no right to hold onto the presidential documents. and the criminal statutes that the department has used as the basis of its investigation, including one criminalizing the willful retention of national defense information, do not actually require that the records be classified. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/trump-team-takes-aim-at-records-probe-calls-it-misguided/article_3aed9f4c-32cf-11ed-ae2a-bf84fffbdf21.html | 2022-09-12T23:55:12Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/trump-team-takes-aim-at-records-probe-calls-it-misguided/article_3aed9f4c-32cf-11ed-ae2a-bf84fffbdf21.html | 0 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | 19 |
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday dismissed as a “storage dispute” Trump’s retention of top-secret documents at his Florida home, urging a judge to keep in place a directive that temporarily halted key aspects of the Justice Department’s criminal probe.
The Trump team also referred to the documents that were seized as “purported ‘classified records,’” suggesting his lawyers do not concede the Justice Department’s contention that highly sensitive, top-secret information was found by the FBI in its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago.
The lawyers asserted there is no evidence any of the records were ever disclosed to anyone and said at least some of the records belong to Trump and not to the Justice Department.
“This investigation of the 45th President of the United States is both unprecedented and misguided,” they wrote. “In what at its core is a document storage dispute that has spiraled out of control, the Government wrongfully seeks to criminalize the possession by the 45th President of his own Presidential and personal records.”
The 21-page filing underscores the significant factual and legal disagreements between lawyers for Trump and the U.S. government as the Justice Department looks to move forward with its criminal investigation into the illegal retention of national defense information at Mar-a-Lago and into the potential obstruction of that probe.
The investigation hit a roadblock last week when U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted the Trump team’s request for the appointment of an independent arbiter, also known as a special master, to review the seized records and prohibited for now the department from examining the documents for investigative purposes.
The Justice Department has asked the judge to lift that hold and said it would contest her ruling to a federal appeals court.
The department said its investigation risked being harmed beyond repair if that order remained in place, noting that confusion about its scope and meaning had already led the intelligence community to pause a separate risk assessment it was doing.
But Trump’s lawyers said in their own motion Monday that Cannon should not permit the FBI to resume its review of classified records.
“In opposing any neutral review of the seized materials, the Government seeks to block a reasonable first step towards restoring order from chaos and increasing public confidence in the integrity of the process,” the lawyers wrote.
In the meantime, both sides on Friday night each proposed different names of candidates who could serve in the role of a special master, though they disagreed on the exact scope of duties the person should have. Cannon has said the yet-to-be-named arbiter would be tasked with reviewing the documents and weeding out from the investigation any that could be covered by claims of either executive privilege or attorney-client privilege.
The Justice Department recommended either Barbara Jones, a retired judge in Manhattan who has served as special master in prior high-profile investigations, or Thomas Griffith, a retired federal appeals court jurist in the District of Columbia who was appointed to the bench by former President George W. Bush. The department said in its proposal that the special master should not have access to classified documents, or be empowered to consider claims of executive privilege,
The Trump team proposed either Raymond Dearie, a retired judge in the federal court based in Brooklyn, or prominent Florida lawyer Paul Huck, Jr. The lawyers said the arbiter should have access to the entire tranche of documents and should be able to evaluate executive privilege claims.
In its filing Monday, the Trump team again voiced a broad view of presidential power, asserting that a president has an “unfettered right of access” to his presidential records and absolute authority to declassify any information without the “approval of bureaucratic components of the executive branch” — though it did not say, as Trump has maintained, that he had actually declassified them.
The Justice Department has said Trump, as former commander-in-chief, had no right to hold onto the presidential documents. and the criminal statutes that the department has used as the basis of its investigation, including one criminalizing the willful retention of national defense information, do not actually require that the records be classified. | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/trump-team-takes-aim-at-records-probe-calls-it-misguided/article_3aed9f4c-32cf-11ed-ae2a-bf84fffbdf21.html | 2022-09-12T23:55:12Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/trump-team-takes-aim-at-records-probe-calls-it-misguided/article_3aed9f4c-32cf-11ed-ae2a-bf84fffbdf21.html | 1 | 0 | green-iguana-35 | 19 |
Unless schools have moved to the “close-enough” theory of mathematics, the Arlington school system opened the school year just short of its goal of 100-percent teacher staffing.
A total of 47 teacher vacancies – 35 full-time, 12 part-time – existed as of a Sept. 8 report to School Board members by Superintendent Francisco Durán.
That’s 99-percent staffing, but not the hoped-for 100 percent.
“No classroom should be empty,” Durán said, noting that substitute teachers were filling the gaps.
A number of last-minute departures of teachers impacted the opening of school, and “we have some very hard-to-fill positions” among those that remain vacant, the superintendent said.
Overall, the opening of school in late August went relatively smoothly but, as always, “there are still some issues,” Durán told School Board members.
[https://sungazette.news provides content to, but otherwise is unaffiliated with, InsideNoVa or Rappahannock Media LLC.] | https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/arlington-school-system-almost-but-not-quite-fully-staffed-with-teachers/article_eb0a47f4-32d9-11ed-85b6-27ee7742233d.html | 2022-09-12T23:55:24Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/arlington-school-system-almost-but-not-quite-fully-staffed-with-teachers/article_eb0a47f4-32d9-11ed-85b6-27ee7742233d.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
State Sen. Adam Ebbin has been tapped to serve as chair of the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee.
“I look forward to this new responsibility,” Ebbin said in a statement.
“The General Laws committee entertains legislation crucial to many longstanding priorities of mine, including housing affordability, consumer protections and making Virginia a leader in technology and innovation.”
Ebbin (D-Alexandria-Arlington-Fairfax) previously chaired the Privileges and Elections Committee. The opening on the General Laws committee came when state Sen. George Barker was named co-chair of the Senate Finance Committee.
Committee-chair appointments are made by the Senate Democratic Caucus. Sen. Lionell Spruill moves into Ebbin’s previous spot chairing the Privileges and Elections committee.
The changes took place during a brief early-September special session of the legislature, and are expected to remain through the 2023 legislative session that convenes in January.
[https://sungazette.news provides content to, but otherwise is unaffiliated with, InsideNoVa or Rappahannock Media LLC.] | https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/senate-switcheroo-gives-ebbin-new-chairmanship/article_4620242e-32da-11ed-abba-8f1f82c2a9b8.html | 2022-09-12T23:55:30Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/senate-switcheroo-gives-ebbin-new-chairmanship/article_4620242e-32da-11ed-abba-8f1f82c2a9b8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A “virtual” town-hall meeting on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. will inform local residents about regulations Fairfax County is considering to protect dark skies around the Turner Farm Park Observatory in Great Falls.
Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA) and county staff will provide information about, and take feedback on, the existing outdoor-lighting regulations and potential changes that could affect properties located within a half-mile of the observatory.
This meeting is a follow-up to one held by GFCA on March 24. To register or for more information,see the Website at https://www.gfca.org.
More information about the potential zoning-ordinance changes may be found on the “Outdoor Lighting around Turner Farm Park Observatory” tab at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning-ordinance/amendments.
This meeting is follow-up to the one held by GFCA on March 24.
[https://sungazette.news provides content to, but otherwise is unaffiliated with, InsideNoVa or Rappahannock Media LLC.] | https://www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax/forum-to-focus-on-dark-skies-around-turner-farm-park-planetarium/article_61a778b4-32da-11ed-8467-272e3fba84a8.html | 2022-09-12T23:55:36Z | insidenova.com | control | https://www.insidenova.com/news/fairfax/forum-to-focus-on-dark-skies-around-turner-farm-park-planetarium/article_61a778b4-32da-11ed-8467-272e3fba84a8.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Victims of weekend shooting in Manville expected to survive, prosecutor says
MANVILLE - Victims of an early Sunday morning shooting on North Weiss Street are expected to survive, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said Monday afternoon.
At about 5:02 a.m. Sunday, borough police responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a man in the South Main Street area suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers found the man who said he had been shot while in a home on North Weiss Street. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police then went to the North Weiss Street home where they found a second man with a gunshot wound, the prosecutor said. That victim was also taken to the hospital.
Both victims are expected to survive their injuries, McDonald said.
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Detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Unit and the Manville Police Department are investigating the incident. Authorities have not released a motive.
Anyone with information about to the shooting is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Manville Police Department at (908) 725-1900 or via the STOPit app. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All anonymous tips will be kept confidential.
Email: mdeak@mycentraljersey.com
Mike Deak is a reporter for mycentraljersey.com. To get unlimited access to his articles on Somerset and Hunterdon counties, please subscribe or activate your digital account. | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/12/manville-shooting-victims-expected-to-survive/69487772007/ | 2022-09-13T00:04:29Z | mycentraljersey.com | control | https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/12/manville-shooting-victims-expected-to-survive/69487772007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Incident prompts warning for northwest Fort Collins neighborhood
Rebecca Powell
Fort Collins Coloradoan
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office sent an alert for residents in a northwest Fort Collins neighborhood to shelter in place due to an unknown "police incident" on Monday afternoon.
The area affected is off Overland Trail, in the area of Wakonda Drive and Emery Drive. Residents in that area, between Headwater Drive to Dean Drive and east to Bellaire Drive, are asked to remain inside their homes.
The alert went out via the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority system at 4 p.m. Monday.
Residents are asked to not call 911 unless they are in danger.
More:Investigators ask public for photos, video of plane that crashed near Horsetooth Reservoir
This is a developing story and will be updated with new information. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/12/larimer-county-sheriffs-office-issues-alert-for-northwest-fort-collins/69487947007/ | 2022-09-13T00:08:58Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/12/larimer-county-sheriffs-office-issues-alert-for-northwest-fort-collins/69487947007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Potential wolf release area identified by Colorado Parks and Wildlife includes ski resorts
Wolves will likely share the landscape with Colorado skiers next year.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has identified a "doughnut hole'' where gray wolves, to be reintroduced to the state by the end of 2023, stand the best chance to make a comeback after being killed off here 80 years ago.
That area includes, roughly, from north of Vail east to the Continental Divide, then south to southeast of Gunnison, west to Ridgeway and north to north of Glenwood Springs with Aspen in the middle, state wildlife agency staff told the Colorado Wildlife Commission while presenting the map at its meeting Friday in Craig.
The area includes parts of the White River, Gunnison and Grand Mesa national forests that include designated wilderness areas. It also includes popular ski areas including Vail, Aspen and Crested Butte. However, wolves generally avoid humans and attacks are extremely rare.
"This area showed high ecologically with a lower conflict risk,'' Eric Odell, the state wildlife agency's species conservation program manager, told commissioners at its meeting in Craig.
Reid DeWalt, the state wildlife agency's assistant director of aquatic, terrestrial and natural resources, told commissioners the next step is to conduct talks with various groups within the brood release area.
"We don't want this to happen in secrecy,'' DeWalt said. "It's very important to talk to local governments, ranchers and local citizens to make them aware that wolves may be released in your neighborhood.''
Odell and DeWalt emphasized there has been no final selection of release sites, there likely will be multiple release sites — possibly in different areas — and wolves are expected to widely wander from the release site. Proposition 114, which voters narrowly passed in 2020, states wolves can only be released west of the Continental Divide.
Carbondale area rancher Bill Fales said he knew the day was coming when his ranch would be included in the release site area. He added that the release site might not matter because he also expects the wolves to wander far and wide.
"I'm not a happy camper,'' said Fales, who runs 150 to 200 head of Hereford-Red Angus mix cattle on his ranch. "But I knew once the ballot initiative passed, we had a bull's-eye on us. The whole taking into consideration the social criteria of where to release wolves is ridiculous. It should be biology driven. It's a rural-urban divide.''
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Rob Edward was president of the Rocky Mountain Wolf Action Fund, which spearheaded the reintroduction ballot initiative. He said it's important to note the map is just an area where wolves are to be reintroduced, not a containment map, and that they must be protected wherever they wander.
"If reintroduced wolves wander into Jackson County because it's good habitat from the wolves' perspective, then that's where wolves are going to go,'' he said. "They don’t care how the vote went. They are on the ground looking for a place to call home. Once we get wolves recovered, we can work on the finer details of where they want to live.''
How the area rose to the top of wolf release site options
Mark Ditmer, while at Colorado State University, was the lead author of the mapping study. He has since taken a job as a research ecologist at the Rocky Mountain Research Station at U.S. Forest Service in Fort Collins.
His map modeling takes into consideration such ecological elements as habitat, prey base (mainly elk and deer), terrain, housing and road densities, and livestock production, similar to previous studies on wolf habitat in Colorado.
What largely separates his modeling from previous maps is it includes social suitability based largely on how counties voted on Proposition 114.
Ditmer's mapping showed the Western Slope north of Interstate 70 had the highest ecological value for wolves but low value from a social perspective.
The area is home to the state's largest elk herd and contains relatively low road and housing densities.
However, it has high social conflict potential because of the high livestock density and negative attitudes toward wolves. Two counties in the area, Rio Blanco and Moffat, voted against Proposition 114 with the first- and third-highest vote percentages in the state: at 89% and 84%, respectively.
Nearby Jackson County had the state's second-highest vote percentage against the measure, at 87%. It is home to the North Park wolfpack, whose parents naturally migrated from Wyoming to Colorado and established a pack last year northeast of Walden.
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Conversely, the area state wildlife officials appear to favor has less higher-end ecological value than north of I-70 but still includes a high prey base, more protected public land tracts, only localized high livestock density and counties that favored Proposition 114.
Only five of the 22 Western Slope counties voted in favor of the measure but two of those – Pitkin (Aspen) and Summit (Vail) – are located in the favored release area.
Where wolves will be released is part of a wolf recovery and management plan that is currently being hammered out. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will make the final decision on the recovery plan. | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/12/wolves-could-be-released-near-colorado-ski-resorts-vail-aspen/69486495007/ | 2022-09-13T00:09:04Z | coloradoan.com | control | https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2022/09/12/wolves-could-be-released-near-colorado-ski-resorts-vail-aspen/69486495007/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PASCO, Wash. - The Pasco Police Department is responding to a collision on the 400 block of Lewis Street after a car crashed into Viera's Bakery. Police say the car was headed south on 4th Avenue when it tried to turn left on Lewis Street. They were reportedly speeding and the car lost control, crashing into the bakery.
First responders reported two unconscious men in the front seats, then a conscious woman in the backseat. The men's injuries have not been determined.
The woman reportedly ran from the collision, then was found by officers near a mini mart around 10th Avenue and A Street. She is currently in custody.
Officers on scene at Viera's pulled numerous beer cans out of the car. It is believed that alcohol was involved, but PPD does not currently know if the driver was under the influence.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/car-crashes-into-vieras-bakery-in-pasco/article_237ee0a2-32e6-11ed-b36a-ffb18a360ef0.html | 2022-09-13T00:17:28Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/car-crashes-into-vieras-bakery-in-pasco/article_237ee0a2-32e6-11ed-b36a-ffb18a360ef0.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Wash. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has charged a suspect with second-degree animal cruelty after a husky was found shot in the head around the south end of Larkspur Road. Passersby called in around 4:45 p.m. on September 10 to report an injured husky had been in the neighborhood for around three hours, wearing a metal chain leash and a neon pink collar.
Deputies responded and found the husky alert and conscious, but confirmed a gunshot to the head. Not long after, the husky had a seizure and was in a worse condition, according to FCSO. They asked residents nearby if they knew the dog, but none did, according to FCSO. There was no owner information available on the dog.
The dog was taken to Mikey’s Chance Canine Rescue, who has been calling the dog Rikki. She has a lot of swelling in her brain but has survived the incident, according to an update from Mikey’s Chance. | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/husky-with-gunshot-wound-recovers-at-mikeys-chance/article_58bef8d4-32ef-11ed-9f21-2fe6295d6dae.html | 2022-09-13T00:17:34Z | nbcrightnow.com | control | https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/husky-with-gunshot-wound-recovers-at-mikeys-chance/article_58bef8d4-32ef-11ed-9f21-2fe6295d6dae.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
KENNEWICK, Wash.-
According to a press release from the Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD), the Air Quality Index (AQI) will be "Red: unhealthy" all week in the Columbia Basin, due to wildfire smoke.
The BFHD urges the community to limit outdoor activity if possible.
According to the Washington State Department of Health breathing wildfire smoke can have harmful health effects, including:
Minor Symptoms: eye, nose, and throat irritation.
Severe symptoms: shortness of breath, or chest tightness.
Can make people more susceptible to respiratory issues like COVID.
The BFHD offers some steps people can take to stay safe in smoky conditions, including:
Know where to find information about air quality.
Develop a relocation plan in case evacuating becomes necessary.
Learn how to improve your indoor air.
Move outdoor activities indoors.
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CAPTAIN COOK, Hawaii (KITV4) -- A possible big cat sighting is being investigated on the Big Island.
Video sent in to KITV4 from a local hotel in the Captain Cook area showed the reported sighting. The hotel owners say a guest from California reported seeing a possible mountain lion near the intersection of Hawaii Belt Road and Kinue Road around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday.
The video is dark, but you can make out a light-colored animal walking alongside the roadway.
The Hawaii Agriculture Department is the lead agency looking into the sighting report. A spokesperson tells KITV4 an inspector is investigating.
The State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) received reports of possible big cat sightings on the Big Island as far back as one month ago. However, crews placed bait and cameras to try to capture evidence of it without success.
The DLNR says it removed trail cameras about 10 days ago.
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DOVER, Del.-The 17th Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive saw a big turnout this morning. The yearly blood drive is sponsored by Dover Motor Speedway and the Blood Bank of Delmarva.
Organizers say the event is meant to pay tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The blood drive usually takes place on Sept. 11, but was changed this year to accommodate employees and donors.
According to a press release from Dover Motor Speedway, "Blood from volunteer donors is needed every two seconds to help meet the daily transfusion needs of cancer and surgery patients, accident and burn victims, newborns and mothers delivering babies, AIDS and sickle cell anemia patients, and many more."
The Blood Bank of Delmarva provides blood to nearly 20 different hospitals on the peninsula. Company officials say any donation is a big help as one pint of blood can save up to three lives.
Those who donated blood this morning received a t-shirt and the chance to win NASCAR Xfinity Series Race ticket's for next year. | https://www.wboc.com/news/ballys-dover-casino-hosts-17th-annual-memorial-blood-drive/article_502cf3fc-32ee-11ed-a00b-a39b90d36204.html | 2022-09-13T00:23:35Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/ballys-dover-casino-hosts-17th-annual-memorial-blood-drive/article_502cf3fc-32ee-11ed-a00b-a39b90d36204.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SALISBURY, Md. -- People in Salisbury are still shaken up after learning that a body was pulled from the drainage pond near the Coventry Square Apartments. The drainage pond sits between the apartment complex and the Aydelotte Commons business park. Firetrucks, Salisbury City Police, and EMS arrived at the pond on Saturday afternoon, retrieving the body shortly after.
Michelle Baker, owner of Michelle's Pretty Paws, the closest business to the pond, says she arrived at work early Saturday morning.
"When I came to work at 7:30 parked in my usual spot, and I noticed again that the pond was empty, and when we noticed the cars we came out, and I guess about seven or eight feet from the shore, we noticed a hump in the water," said Baker.
After the police arrived, Baker figured out what that hump was, and says she felt unnerved by the whole situation.
"It's a little unsettling to have that happen right here so close to my salon," said Baker.
Hannah Crotts, who works next door to Baker, could hardly believe the news.
"I was shocked when I heard because usually it's such a peaceful area," said Crotts. "I've been working here for about a year and a half and I never hear about anything like this happening, it's just really bizarre."
We have reached out to the Salisbury City Police, but they are being tightlipped as they investigate what happened.
A sad situation that has left many unsettled in this Salisbury community. | https://www.wboc.com/news/people-stunned-after-body-is-pulled-from-a-pond/article_a61a5f66-32e4-11ed-9b65-eb18fa5fdf2b.html | 2022-09-13T00:23:41Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/people-stunned-after-body-is-pulled-from-a-pond/article_a61a5f66-32e4-11ed-9b65-eb18fa5fdf2b.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SPOKANE, Wash. — Comedian Jo Koy's comedy tour, World Tour, is coming to Spokane's First Interstate Center for the Arts on Feb. 2, 2023.
An internationally acclaimed comedian with four Netflix specials under his belt, Jo Koy has delighted audiences from Seattle to the Philippines. His brand of relatable family-based humor has given him a reputation for saying all the things the ordinary person can't say to their family members - but to an audience of thousands.
Just before ticket sales go live, Jo Koy's special Live From The Los Angeles Forum will also be airing on Netflix on Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m, while tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Sept. 16. Prices start at $41.50 and go up to $81.50. Tickets are available on the Ticketwest website can be found here.
The World Tour comedy tour will feature 22 stops all over the country over the course of 2023.
For more information on Jo Koy's upcoming tour, click here.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is looking for a suspect involved in a shooting related to a possible drug deal that went bad in the South Hill area on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.
Spokane County deputies responded to reports of gunshots near the intersection of S. Magnolia Street and 58th Avenue in the South Hill area at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Sunday.
According to a press release, when deputies arrived at the area, they located spent ammo casings in the road and interviewed several witnesses in the area.
Later, deputies went to a local hospital after they were advised two people with gunshot wounds had arrived there. Deputies located an adult man, who was being treated by hospital staff. The other suspect, a woman, left but returned later for treatment. Both the man and woman are expected to recover from their wounds.
Initial information indicates the man and woman who received medical treatment were possibly involved in a drug deal with another man. The deal went bad, and both were shot while sitting inside their vehicle. They fled the area in their car and drove to the hospital seeking medical treatment.
Deputies haven't identified the third suspect involved in the shooting, and it is unknown if he was injured.
The suspect is described as a man, between 15-20 years old. On the night of the incident, he was believed to be wearing a dark hoodie and pants, and possibly a tracksuit with dark shoes. He was last seen fleeing the South Hill area on foot before deputies arrived, according to police.
At this time, deputies haven't charged anybody and they are still investigating the case. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Check at (509) 456-2233, reference No. 10120797.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
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As Russian troops were retreating in northeastern Ukraine amid a fierce counteroffensive by Kyiv, Muscovites were celebrating the 875th anniversary of the city's founding. Fireworks boomed and President Vladimir Putin inaugurated a huge Ferris wheel, a new transportation link and sports arena.
The Russian capital's festive holiday weekend stood in stark contrast to the military debacle unfolding in Ukraine that seemed to catch the Kremlin by surprise in the nearly 7-month-old war.
The rapid and reportedly chaotic troop withdrawal in the Kharkiv region, in which some weapons and ammunition were left behind, was a huge blow to Russian prestige. It was its largest military defeat in Ukraine since Moscow pulled back its forces from areas near Kyiv after a botched attempt to capture the capital early in the invasion.
As he attended the holiday celebrations that included the inauguration of the Ferris wheel — bigger than the iconic London Eye and now Europe's largest such amusement ride — Putin said nothing about the key moment in Ukraine.
Indeed, the Ukrainian counteroffensive appears to have left the Kremlin struggling for a response.
The Defense Ministry declared the troop pullback was intended to strengthen Russia's forces in the Donbas, a somewhat weak excuse, given that Russia-held areas in the Kharkiv region provided a key vantage point for Moscow's operations in the Donetsk region to the south.
The ministry hasn't offered any specifics about the pullback, but it released a map Sunday showing the Russian troops that were pressed back along a narrow patch of land on the border with Russia — a tacit admission of big Ukrainian gains.
Russian state television and other government-controlled media followed suit, avoiding a direct mention of the retreat while extolling the performance by Russian forces in individual combat episodes.
A Defense Ministry video showed a Russian helicopter gunship attacking Ukrainian troops trying to cross the Oskil River in a previously quiet part the Kharkiv region, an acknowledgement of the broad scale of the ongoing Ukrainian attack.
Many in Russia blamed Western weapons and fighters for the setbacks. "It's not Ukraine but all of NATO who is fighting us," wrote Alexander Kots, a war correspondent for the pro-Kremlin newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda.
The new Ukrainian blitz, which has boosted the country's morale as the war passed 200 days on Sunday, could set the stage for further gains in the east and elsewhere.
But it also could potentially trigger an even more violent Moscow response, leading to a new and dangerous escalation of hostilities. On Sunday night, Russian missiles struck key Ukrainian infrastructure targets, knocking out power in several regions.
"The Kremlin seems stunned, and has not yet come up with a plan as to how to try and spin this, so to a large extent the media are ignoring the bad news until they get a directive," said Mark Galeotti, a professor at University College, London, who specializes in Russian security affairs.
He described the situation a "sign that the state's control over the narrative is cracking."
In a stark reflection of internal tensions provoked by Kyiv's successes, the Kremlin-backed regional leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, openly criticized the Russian Defense Ministry for "mistakes" that made Ukrainian gains possible.
The criticism from Kadyrov, who has sent Chechen units to fight in Ukraine and repeatedly pushed for tougher action in bellicose language, has revealed new rifts over the course of action in Ukraine.
On another flank, liberal politician Boris Nadezhdin warned on broadcaster NTV that Russia won't be able to defeat Ukraine, and he called for negotiations.
Nadezhdin's statement, made during a carefully orchestrated talk show, appeared to reflect widening doubts in some quarters of Russian officialdom about the future of the Ukraine operation and could be part of efforts to float possible policy shifts.
The Ukrainian blitz and the Kremlin's failure to mount a quick response has infuriated Russian nationalist commentators and military bloggers, who chastised Defense Ministry brass for failing to foresee and fend off the counteroffensive.
Igor Strelkov, a Russian officer who led Moscow-backed forces in the early months of the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine after it erupted in 2014, denounced top Russian military officials as "morons" for underestimating Kyiv.
Strelkov pointed out that a sizable Russian force blunted Ukrainian attacks in late August and early September in the country's south. But he said the number of troops in the Kharkiv region was woefully insufficient to handle a counteroffensive.
"It turned out that the enemy is capable of simultaneously mounting large-scale offensives at several fronts, including the one where we only had a thin chain of outposts lined up in one echelon with even tactical reserves missing," Strelkov said.
He warned that Ukraine could launch a new offensive in the Donetsk region south to Mariupol. The city on the Sea of Azov fell in May after nearly three months of fierce battles, giving Russia a long-coveted land corridor from its border to the Crimea Peninsula that Moscow annexed in 2014.
"Having the initiative, high combat spirits and powerful groups of strike forces, the enemy will be unlikely to give our troops time to regroup," Strelkov said, noting Ukraine will try to take advantage of the few remaining weeks of good weather before autumn rains make it harder to maneuver.
Many military bloggers criticized the Kremlin for failing to take stronger action and stubbornly trying to win what Moscow calls a "special military operation" with a limited force smaller than Ukraine's.
Ukraine has conducted a broad mobilization with a goal to reach an active military of 1 million fighters, but Russia has continued to rely on a limited contingent of volunteers, fearing that a mass mobilization could fuel broad discontent and cause political instability.
Russia has not said how many of its troops are involved in the war, but Western estimates at its start put the invading force at up to 200,000. Western observers said the recruitment of new volunteers and the use of private military contractors failed to compensate for the heavy losses.
While Moscow hasn't reported its own losses since March when it said that 1,351 soldiers had been killed in the war's first month, Western estimates put the toll as high as 25,000 dead, with the wounded, captured and deserters bringing overall Russian losses to more than 80,000.
Many pro-Moscow military bloggers also wondered why Russia has failed to destroy Ukrainian power plants, communications facilities and bridges on the Dnieper River that are a conduit for Western weapons, fuel and other supplies to the front line. They say Russian missile strikes on railway facilities and power plants have been sporadic and insufficient for inflicting lasting damage.
The Sunday night missile barrage on Ukrainian power plants seemed to respond to those questions in an apparent signal that Moscow could ramp up strikes on vital infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities said Monday that power was quickly restored to most areas.
Strelkov and other nationalist commentators are urging even stronger blows.
"It was necessary to strike Ukraine's critical infrastructure from Day One of the operation," Strelkov said on his messaging app channel. "Strikes on power plants will be quite useful for winning the war."
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ISLAND COUNTY, Wash. — Editor's note: The above video on the NOAA's boat helping in the search for the floatplane wreckage originally aired on Sept. 8, 2022.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has located the wreckage of a floatplane that crashed into the Puget Sound near Whidbey Island in early September.
The floatplane was flying from Friday Harbor to the Renton Municipal Airport on Sunday, Sept. 4 when reports indicate it took a nosedive and crashed into Mutiny Bay. All nine passengers on board and the pilot were killed.
The plane is under approximately 190 feet of water, according to an update from the NTSB. Due to the depth and the speed of the current, which is three to five knots, the agency decided the best way to recover the wreckage is by using a remotely operated vehicle.
The wreckage was located with the help of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Washington's Applied Physics laboratory using side scan sonar, multibeam sonar and 3D instruments to locate the wreckage.
Once the wreckage is recovered, the NTSB can begin investigating a cause for the plane crash.
A spokesperson for the NTSB said an investigation into the crash could take anywhere from 18 to 24 months. The actual duration is uncertain depending on how attempts to recover the aircraft go.
Some items from the airplane have been recovered, according to the NTSB, including foam fragments from the plane's floats, a seat cushion, a seatbelt, dispatch paperwork, flooring structure remnants and some personal items from the victims.
The airplane is a de Havilland DHC-3 Otter floatplane that was built in 1967.
Records from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) show the plane received an airworthiness certificate in May 2014, likely meaning that the plane's owner, Northwest Seaplanes, installed a new turboprop engine.
A Facebook post from Northwest Seaplanes states that Otter received an annual maintenance check-up.
Seaplane companies are heavily regulated by the FAA, according to former NTSB senior Air Safety Investigator Gregory Feith. It's a regulatory tier just below commercial airlines.
Seaplane Northwest is a sister company of Friday Harbor Seaplanes. Feith said he know of no violations in the company's history. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/ntsb-finds-crashed-floatplane-puget-sound-whidbey-island/281-53d582d2-c0b7-450a-a9b6-a27212bcd0f8 | 2022-09-13T00:24:53Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/ntsb-finds-crashed-floatplane-puget-sound-whidbey-island/281-53d582d2-c0b7-450a-a9b6-a27212bcd0f8 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Weeks of falling gas prices are dulling what had previously been a sharp Republican weapon, giving Democrats another glimmer of hope ahead of the midterm elections.
Months ago, sky-high gas prices were a major reason why Democrats’ prospects looked bleak.
But as candidates hit the homestretch ahead of the Nov. 8 midterms, the lower gas prices are giving reasons for Democrats to think they can be more competitive.
“It takes a lot of the effectiveness out of a cudgel when people aren’t seeing and feeling it as much,” Democratic strategist Eddie Vale said of gas prices.
Since hitting a June peak of $5.02 on average across the country, U.S. gasoline prices have fallen by $1.28 and are averaging about $3.74 per gallon as of Friday.
That’s still relatively high and up about 56 cents from a year ago. It’s about $1.18 higher compared to the same day in 2019, prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Still, the prices are going in a better direction for consumers and the party in power.
Republicans have sought to make the election about inflation — with gas prices being a heavy target. But some polls suggest voters are now looking at other issues.
In a recent poll from Marist, fewer Americans cited inflation as their top voting issue than in a previous poll, indicating that at least some focus is shifting onto other topics.
While Marist found that 30 percent of Americans still consider inflation to be their top voting issue, that number is down from 37 percent of respondents who said the same in July.
The Marist poll also found the number of those surveyed who said abortion was their top issue was growing, from 18 percent in July to 22 percent in September.
Democrats have zeroed in on abortion rights as a key midterm issue ever since the Supreme Court struck down the Roe v. Wade decision in June. The party has won two special House elections since the court’s decision amid some evidence that more women are registering to vote.
The Cook Political Report also cited lower gas prices as the second-biggest reason why Democrats appear in a better political position than they were a few months ago, writing that the fall is “taking some bite out of Republicans’ ‘Biden-flation’ message.”
To be sure, Democrats still face some serious hurdles.
Historically, the party that holds the presidency has lost congressional seats during midterm elections. And while President Biden’s approval ratings have started to rise in some polls, more than 50 percent in several recent polls say they disapprove of his policies.
Low approval ratings for a president are generally a serious drag on lawmakers in that president’s party.
Still, while Democrats remain the underdog to hold on to the House majority, they are starting to feel better about cutting into their potential losses in the lower chamber.
And the party is feeling much better about retaining its Senate majority as candidates in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia and Wisconsin show signs of strength.
The Supreme Court’s abortion decision is seen as the biggest reason why the future looks brighter for Democrats, and why the party pulled off key wins in those special House elections in New York and Alaska last month.
But Vale said the gasoline price drop is also having significant political impacts.
“It’s something that people feel every two days, five days, seven days depending on how long your commute is,” he said. “Even if you’re not filling up your tank, you’re driving by like 10 gas stations with the signs every day, so it’s very front-of-mind.”
Republicans argue that they still have the upper hand on the issue given where prices stand.
“Voters still care that gas prices are through the roof,” said Michael McAdams, communications director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, the party’s campaign arm for House races.
“It’s undeniable that the most important issue for every voter – doesn’t matter where you live whether it’s in Oregon or Florida — [is] the rising cost of everything,” McAdams said.
GOP strategist Doug Heye similarly said in a statement that Republican candidates should continue to hammer their Democratic opponents on gasoline prices and inflation more broadly.
“Even as [prices] have fallen and Democrats try to take credit, that money — or the money families spend on eggs, ground beef and vegetables, or housing — is not going back in their pockets,” Heye said in an email.
“This is still the #1 issue for Republicans and Independents. GOP candidates should spend all day every day reminding voters of those things,” he added.
In their own messaging on the issue, Vale said that Democrats need to strike a balance between acknowledging that the country is still grappling with inflation and trying to take credit for downward price trends.
“Since you’re seeing a lot of the inflation soften or even decrease in some areas, you can take credit broadly speaking,” he said. | https://www.wwlp.com/hill-politics/falling-gas-prices-give-democrats-a-sense-of-optimism-for-november/ | 2022-09-13T00:24:59Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/hill-politics/falling-gas-prices-give-democrats-a-sense-of-optimism-for-november/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A rocket crashed back to Earth shortly after liftoff Monday in the first launch accident for Jeff Bezos’ space travel company, but the capsule carrying experiments managed to parachute to safety.
No one was aboard the Blue Origin flight, which used the same kind of rocket as the one that sends paying customers to the edge of space. The rockets are now grounded pending the outcome of an investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The New Shepard rocket was barely a minute into its flight from West Texas when bright yellow flames shot out from around the single engine at the bottom. The capsule’s emergency launch abort system immediately kicked in, lifting the craft off the top. Several minutes later, the capsule parachuted onto the remote desert floor.
The rocket came crashing down, with no injuries or damage reported, said the FAA, which is in charge of public safety during commercial space launches and landings.
Blue Origin's launch commentary went silent when the capsule catapulted off the rocket Monday morning, eventually announcing: “It appears we've experienced an anomaly with today's flight. This wasn't planned."
“Booster failure on today’s uncrewed flight. Escape system performed as designed,” the Kent, Washington-based company tweeted close to an hour later.
The company later said the rocket crashed.
The mishap occurred as the rocket was traveling nearly 700 mph (1,126 kph) at an altitude of about 28,000 feet (8,500 meters). There was no video shown of the rocket — only the capsule — after the failure. It happened around the point the rocket is under the maximum amount of pressure, called max-q.
The rocket usually lands upright on the desert floor and then is recycled for future flights.
The webcast showed the capsule reaching a maximum altitude of more than 37,000 feet (11,300 meters). Thirty-six experiments were on board to be exposed to a few minutes of weightlessness. Half were sponsored by NASA, mostly from students.
It was the 23rd flight for the New Shepard program, named after the first American in space, Mercury astronaut Alan Shepard. It was the ninth flight for this particular rocket-capsule pair, which was dedicated to flying experiments.
Blue Origin's most recent flight with paying customers was just last month; the ticket price hasn’t been released. Bezos was on the first New Shepard crew last year. Altogether, Blue Origin has carried 31 people on 10-minute flights, including actor William Shatner.
The rocket should have launched nearly two weeks ago, but was grounded until Monday by bad weather. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/bezos-rocket-fails/507-614c2c11-1f59-4ba6-8a8e-140f5c77eb4d | 2022-09-13T00:24:59Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/bezos-rocket-fails/507-614c2c11-1f59-4ba6-8a8e-140f5c77eb4d | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
ALBANY, N.Y. — The man who shot and killed John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment building in 1980 has been denied parole for a 12th time, New York corrections officials said Monday
Mark David Chapman, 67, appeared before a parole board at the end of August, according to the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
Chapman shot and killed Lennon on the night of Dec. 8, 1980, as Lennon and Yoko Ono were returning to their Upper West Side apartment. Lennon had signed an autograph for Chapman on a copy of his recently released album, “Double Fantasy,” earlier that day.
State officials have yet to make transcripts of Chapman’s latest board interview available, but he has repeatedly expressed remorse in previous parole hearings. Chapman called his actions “despicable” during his hearing in 2020, and said he would have “no complaint whatsoever” if they chose to leave him in prison for the rest of his life.
“I assassinated him ... because he was very, very, very famous and that’s the only reason and I was very, very, very, very much seeking self-glory. Very selfish,” Chapman said then.
He has said previously that he feels "more and more shame" every year for the crime.
"I was too far in," Chapman told a parole board in 2018. "I do remember having the thought of, 'Hey, you have got the album now. Look at this, he signed it, just go home.' But there was no way I was just going to go home."
Chapman is serving a 20-years-to-life sentence at Green Haven Correctional Facility, north of New York City, according to online state corrections records.
He is next due to appear before the parole board in February 2024. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/john-lennon-killer-denied-parole-again/507-50640767-4f1e-46d2-b540-565d7d22bd7e | 2022-09-13T00:25:05Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/nation-world/john-lennon-killer-denied-parole-again/507-50640767-4f1e-46d2-b540-565d7d22bd7e | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
More than 25 years ago, former professional boxer Mike Tyson caused quite a stir in the sports world when he bit off a part of competitor Evander Holyfield’s ear during a match in Las Vegas.
Some candymakers later capitalized on the moment by selling ear-shaped chocolates with bites taken out of them. Now, Tyson is doing the same by selling marijuana edibles in the same shape called “Mike Bites.”
“We promise they’ll taste better than the real thing…or at least that’s what Mike tells us,” the product description for Mike Bites says.
Tyson recently debuted the ear-shaped edibles in New Jersey pot shops over Labor Day weekend. Earlier this summer, Tyson’s cannabis brand also made its way to Arizona, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
After the product officially launched in March 2022, some headlines and people on social media claimed that the boxing legend’s marijuana gummies are banned in Colorado due a state law against selling human-shaped edibles.
THE QUESTION
Does a Colorado law prohibit Mike Tyson from selling his ear-shaped edibles in the state?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, a Colorado law prohibits Mike Tyson from selling his ear-shaped edibles in the state.
WHAT WE FOUND
A Colorado law passed in 2016 prohibits the “production and sale of edible medical marijuana-infused products that are in the distinct shape of a human, animal, or fruit.” The law doesn’t apply to edibles that are in the shape of marijuana leaves.
The state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division told VERIFY that the law was passed “to prevent accidental consumption” of marijuana edibles that could be mistaken for products meant for children, such as Sour Patch Kids or gummy bears.
Tyson can’t sell his ear-shaped edibles in the state because body parts are considered part of the prohibition on human-shaped products.
“The phrase ‘the distinct shape of a human’ includes the shape of any and all individual human body parts that make their human form readily distinguishable,” a position statement from the Marijuana Enforcement Division reads.
“I think the goal is to take away sort of the cartoon-y aspect of [edibles] that might be more attractive to underage individuals,” Morgan Fox, political director with the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), said of the law.
VERIFY reached out to representatives for Tyson, but has not heard back at the time of publishing.
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NORML notes that decisions about cannabis packaging, testing, labeling and product varieties are left up to individual states.
“There are a number of states in addition to Colorado that have specific regulations in place governing exactly what edibles can look like in addition to how they’re packaged, labeled and advertised. This is something that is primarily designed to prevent accidental pediatric ingestion,” Fox said.
Washington state, for example, prohibits the sale of marijuana-infused candy products that are “especially appealing to children.” Some of those products include gummy candies, lollipops, cotton candy, or brightly-colored products. Chocolate, cookies, caramels and mints are allowed.
There are other state laws in place to prevent youth use of marijuana, including a legal age limit of 21 years old for possession and retail purchasing, along with child-resistant packaging rules, adopted by regulators in every state that has legalized marijuana, according to a state regulatory report from NORML. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/verify/social-media/colorado-law-prohibits-mike-tyson-mike-bites-ear-shaped-marijuana-edibles-sale/536-a8f9fc40-c596-41b9-8f2f-d7e4dd47c8e8 | 2022-09-13T00:25:15Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/verify/social-media/colorado-law-prohibits-mike-tyson-mike-bites-ear-shaped-marijuana-edibles-sale/536-a8f9fc40-c596-41b9-8f2f-d7e4dd47c8e8 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
SEATTLE — It's finally here.
After over six months of anticipation, the Seattle Seahawks will square off against former franchise quarterback Russell Wilson on Monday Night Football to open the 2022 season.
You couldn't write a better script.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: All of our stories breaking down the 2022 Seahawks
- TIME: Monday, 5:15 p.m. ESPN
- OPENING LINE: Broncos by 6.5, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
- AGAINST THE SPREAD: Broncos 8-9; Seahawks 9-8.
- SERIES RECORD: Broncos lead 35-21.
- LAST MEETING: Broncos beat Seahawks 27-24, Sept. 9, 2018, in Denver.
BRONCOS PLAYER TO WATCH: Wilson makes his return to Seattle following a decade as the Seahawks starting quarterback and his offseason trade to the Broncos. The reception he receives will be one major question. So too will be how the Broncos offense looks with him in charge and under first-year head coach Nathanial Hackett. Wilson didn't take a snap in the preseason.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: A complete timeline of Wilson's 10-year career
SEAHAWKS PLAYER TO WATCH: For the first time since 2014 Geno Smith begins the season as a starting quarterback. He waited behind Wilson as the backup and never saw the field until Wilson suffered a finger injury last season. That gave Smith another taste of being a starter and he outplayed Drew Lock during the offseason and training camp by making fewer mistakes. The job is Smith's to start the season although any faltering could open the door for Lock.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: The long-term QB is not on the roster
KEY MATCHUP: Broncos OL vs. Seahawks pass rush. If Wilson is to succeed in Denver, he must stay upright, which was one of his ongoing complaints in Seattle. Denver's offensive line will be tested by a bolstered Seattle pass rush with burgeoning star Darrell Taylor and safety Jamal Adams the biggest headaches the Broncos will have to deal with.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: A complete look at the Seahawks defense
KEY INJURIES: RT Billy Turner missed most of the offseason program recuperating from knee surgery and it's likely Calvin Anderson gets the start in his place. Rookie TE Greg Dulcich has been dealing with a pulled hamstring, a common ailment for newcomers at altitude. Rookie Seattle RB Ken Walker III is not expected to play after undergoing surgery for a hernia last month. CB Artie Burns was expected to be a starter, but has been slowed by a groin injury and may not be ready to play.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: A complete look at the Seahawks offense
SERIES NOTES: The teams haven't met since 2018 when the Broncos pulled out a 27-24 win in Denver. Seattle had won the previous two matchups, including the most memorable in the history of the former AFC West rivals when the Seahawks beat the Broncos in Super Bowl 48.
STATS AND STUFF: Wilson will join a select group of quarterbacks to start against the team that they made 150 or more starts against. The previous ones were Tom Brady vs. New England; Brett Favre vs. Green Bay; Peyton Manning vs. Indianapolis; and Matthew Stafford vs. Detroit. ... Wilson is 10-3 on MNF with 25 TDs and five interceptions. ... RB Javonte Williams ranked third among rookies with 1,219 scrimmage yards and 903 rushing yards last season. His seven TDs tied for third most among rookie running backs. ... Since 2015, Melvin Gordon ranks second among the league's running backs with 8,388 scrimmage yards and is fourth with 67 touchdowns. ... CB Patrick Surtain II led all rookies with four interceptions last season and he led the Broncos with 14 pass breakups. ... OLB Randy Gregory, the gem of GM George Paton's free agent class, makes his Denver debut Monday night. He had six sacks and forced three fumbles for Dallas last season. ... Denver S Justin Simmons and Seattle S Quandre Diggs are the only two safeties with five or more interceptions each of the past two seasons. ... Geno Smith had a 103.0 passer rating and threw five touchdowns with just one interception in his playing time last season. But Seattle was just 1-2 in the three games Smith started. ... RB Rashaad Penny averaged 134.2 yards rushing and had six rushing touchdowns over the final five games of last season. ... WR DK Metcalf led Seattle with 75 receptions and had a career-high 12 touchdowns last season. He signed a three-year contract extension worth up to $72 million this offseason. ... Seahawks TE Noah Fant had a career-high 68 receptions last season for Denver and is expected to be Smith's primary target in the middle of the field. ... Seattle LB Jordyn Brooks takes over at middle linebacker after finishing second in the league with 183 tackles last season. ... S Jamal Adams makes his return after missing the final five games of last season with a shoulder injury.
KING 5 SEASON PREVIEW: Here are the Seahawks to keep and avoid in fantasy football
FANTASY FOOTBALL TIP: It seems as if Wilson should be poised for a big game in his return and Seattle is likely to be starting at least one rookie at cornerback. Wilson has thrown four touchdown passes in Week 1 in each of the past two seasons. | https://www.krem.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/russell-wilson-returns-to-seattle-as-broncos-face-seahawks/281-d48de36e-0691-434f-9492-f4f984dbcf5b | 2022-09-13T00:25:21Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/sports/nfl/seahawks/russell-wilson-returns-to-seattle-as-broncos-face-seahawks/281-d48de36e-0691-434f-9492-f4f984dbcf5b | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Remnants of a hurricane caused waterfalls to form in the nation’s hottest and driest national park over the weekend.
The National Park Service shared a stunning video of the waterfalls in Death Valley saying they were due to recent rain from the remnants of Hurricane Kay, which made landfall in Mexico last week.
The temporary waterfalls were spotted just south of Natural Bridge on Badwater Road Sunday afternoon. Flooding in that area caused CA Highway 190 west of Stovepipe Wells and Badwater Road to be completely closed for cleaning.
Many roads in Death Valley remain closed as of Monday, according to the National Park Service. Flooding earlier this year closed a number of other roads as well, many of which are still inaccessible.
Roughly 40 vehicles were blocked by flooding in the Death Valley area Saturday, NPS reports. At one point, a tour bus became stuck in soft sand and blocked traffic for about an hour.
People are being reminded that there is still an active monsoon season and that people should watch for water and debris and not enter canyons during storms. | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/video-waterfalls-form-in-death-valley-due-to-hurricane/ | 2022-09-13T00:26:21Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/video-waterfalls-form-in-death-valley-due-to-hurricane/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Welcome back to Seattle, Russell Wilson.
The star quarterback returned to Lumen Field on Monday night for his first regular season game as a Bronco — and more importantly first game since his split with the Seahawks.
Now on the other side of the Seattle’s famed home crowd, Wilson was showered with boos upon taking the field ahead of the teams’ “Monday Night Football” showdown.
After trading Wilson and a fourth-round pick to the Broncos in exchange for Drew Lock, Noah Fant, Shelby Harris, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a fifth-round pick this offseason in a league-altering blockbuster, reports emerged of a tenuous divorce between the Seahawks and their legend.
Dating back to 2017, Wilson and his camp were “f–ing pissed” by the team’s interest and intent to pursue quarterback prospects in the draft, according to ESPN. The marriage continued to sour amid Seattle’s reliance on the run game, per the report.
Wilson notably delivered the Seahawks their first Super Bowl in 2013 and brought them to another a year later. He didn’t record fewer than nine wins until last season when they finished 7-10.
None of that seemed to matter at his old stomping yards. | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/broncos-russell-wilson-showered-with-boos-in-return-vs-seahawks/ | 2022-09-13T00:28:32Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/broncos-russell-wilson-showered-with-boos-in-return-vs-seahawks/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As primary season comes to a close Tuesday, Democrats have spent more than $53 million to boost far-right Republican primary candidates in nine key states as part of a controversial election strategy — despite publicly screaming about the threat posed to the US by such would-be officeholders.
In some races, Democrats have spent more than 30 times what the GOP candidates were able to scrape together themselves, according to a Washington Post analysis.
Facing an unfavorable midterm environment, Democratic campaign organizations have propped up fringe candidates in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Virginia — betting that their chosen contender will be easier to beat in November.
Most of the money has been used to fund TV commercials aimed at Republican voters that often tout the candidate’s hardline anti-abortion views and support for former president Donald Trump’s claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him by voter fraud.
In all, Democratic campaigns or outside groups have interfered in 13 primary races across the nine states — six gubernatorial contests, two Senate primaries and five House races.
In 11 of the GOP races that have been decided so far, the Democrats’ preferred candidate has won four times — gubernatorial contests in Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania as well as the primary in Michigan’s 3rd House District, where pro-impeachment incumbent Peter Meijer was knocked off by challenger John Gibbs.
In at least seven of those nominating battles, Democrats have outspent their preferred candidate. In Maryland, for example, state Delegate Dan Cox got $1.7 million in Dem backing — nine times what Cox’s own victorious campaign spent, the analysis shows.
The most egregious example was in Illinois, where the Democratic Governors Association spent $34.5 million to propel GOP state Sen. Darren Bailey — who once described politicians who wanted Trump to concede in 2020 as “appalling” — to the gubernatorial nomination.
The strategy hasn’t always worked. In Colorado, Democrat-backed Republican candidates for governor, senator and Congress went 0-for-3 in the June 28 primary.
The final two races targeted by Democrats will be decided Tuesday in New Hampshire. In the Republican primary for the right to take on incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan, the Senate Majority PAC — which is aligned with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) — has forked out $3.2 million on ads endorsing retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc.
Bolduc, who polls show is leading state Senate President Chuck Morse by a wide margin, has previously said he “concurred” with Trump’s claims the 2020 election was rigged.
Some Washington Democrats haven’t been pleased with the skullduggery, warning that propping up such candidates could backfire and propel them into office.
“I do want to win these races, but it makes me worried,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) told Politico in July. “I just really worry about promoting election deniers and this idea that we’re going to be able to control what voters want at the end of the day.”
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) was more blunt, calling the strategy “dishonorable,” “dangerous,” and “just damn wrong.”
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney insisted last month that the organization had been “doing our job” by meddling in Republican primaries.
The White House has kept a studied silence on the matter. As recently as Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris told NBC’s “Meet The Press” that “I’m not going to tell people how to run their campaigns.”
“I ran for – statewide, for attorney general, re-election – won both times. For Senate, won that race,” she said. “And I know that it is best to let a candidate, along with their advisers, let them make the decision based on what they believe is in the best interest of their state. I’m not going to tell people what to do that way.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/democrats-spend-53m-to-boost-far-right-gop-candidates/ | 2022-09-13T00:28:50Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/democrats-spend-53m-to-boost-far-right-gop-candidates/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
AUSTIN, Texas — Infamously, former President Bill Clinton’s defense for his 1990s affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky rested on his artful, lawyerly definition “on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.”
It is now clear that Vice President Kamala Harris, also a lawyer, has plagiarized that page from the Clinton play book. She told “Meet the Press” that the border is “secure.” Asked what that means, she answered “We have a secure border in that that is a priority for any nation, including ours and our administration.”
So the border is secure, if you pretend secure doesn’t mean what it means.
For everyone else with common sense, by no definition is the border secure. The consensus truth comes to us via U.S. Customs and Border Protection public databases, which show that apprehensions of illegal migrants on the Southwest Border have smashed every record on the books by hundreds of percentage points.
America is in the midst of the greatest mass migration crisis in its history, all of it traceable to White House policies implemented on Inauguration Day 2021. Border Patrol has laid hands on nearly 4 million illegal border crossers in the 19 months since, well over 2 million of them (that we know of) are now living inside America.
Harris is hardly alone in the Biden White House in masking a lie behind the twisted definition of “secure” when it comes to describing the southern border’s utter pandemonium. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas also has infamously declared “the border secure” multiple times and always during months that had marked the “most ever” of one statistic or another.
Listening to these people, it becomes clear that their definition of “border security” is not at all deterrence, deportation and obstruction so that no one is crossing. Their definition comes to us by way of, for instance, Fox News Sunday on May 1, 2022. Anchor Bret Baier asked Mayorkas if the administration’s objective was to “sharply reduce the number of illegal immigrants coming across the southern border.”
The leader of the American homeland security enterprise had to veer sharply away from saying that was his ideal for border security. No, the Mayorkas definition of border security was “that we have safe, legal, and orderly pathways for individuals to be able to access our legal system.” Meaning, everyone who wants to claim asylum is quickly ushered in and resettled across America.
Baier gave the DHS chief a second bite at the apple, just to make sure. Asked to identify legislation that could “help you deport more illegal immigrants,” Mayorkas reiterated that deportation was not a priority.
“What we are talking about when we talk about legislation is building the orderly legal pathways for people to obtain relief under our laws,” Mayorkas replied.
So when the Secure Fence Act of 2006 defines border security as “the prevention of all unlawful entries into the United States . . .” Mayorkas and the vice president expect that, if ever pressed, they’ll just explain how they could say such a thing by trotting out this other new alternative definition about ushering in everyone in a “safe, humane, and orderly” fashion.
Avoiding backups and lines and Del Rio migrant camp crises with a conveyor belt that hauls border-crossers from water to cities across America is this White House’s new definition of “border security.”
See how that works? Just like when Bill Clinton swore under oath that there was “nothing going on” between him and Monica Lewinsky.
An important difference between then and now is that no special prosecutor or civil litigators are breathing down the necks of these latest White House officials demanding that they explain how they could possibly say such a thing out loud.
I am sure that if any media reporter or litigious lawyer ever pressed Harris, Mayorkas, and the President (who also has claimed the border is secure) what we would hear is their twisty new Clinton definition. And if they ever had to answer under oath in depositions and grand juries — or an impeachment effort next year — they would explain that “safe, humane and orderly” torrents of people is what they always meant by border security.
But today, just as much as back then, this explanation is a big fancy lawyerly lie.
Todd Bensman is a national security fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies and author of the forthcoming “Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History.” | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/kamala-harris-said-border-is-secure-despite-record-breaking-migration/ | 2022-09-13T00:29:20Z | nypost.com | control | https://nypost.com/2022/09/12/kamala-harris-said-border-is-secure-despite-record-breaking-migration/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
TALLAHASSEE, FLa. (WTXL) — The latest shooting in Tallahassee took place at a student apartment complex off West Tharpe Street.
According to Tallahassee Police, there have been 15 shootings in the city since July 1.
Most of those shootings were in the 32304, 8 of them ending with someone being hurt. In the 32303, where the latest shooting happened, there have been 4 connected to 3 deaths.
"It's not super safe where I live. Maybe in other areas, but where I live, it definitely could improve," said Adam Spohn. Spohn lives in the 32303 zip code in Tallahassee with his wife and three young kids. He said the area isn't as safe as it was when he moved here 3 years ago.
The 32303 is the same zip code where 2 people were found dead inside the Plato Villa's at San Marco's apartments Friday night off West Tharpe Street.
It's also a community that has seen 4 shootings since July, with at least 3 of them ending with someone being killed.
Those shootings are part of the reason why Spohn said more needs to be done. Along with asking for more police presence, he said it's up to people in the neighborhood to have each others backs.
"People in certain areas need to get together like they used to back in the day and just say look we're going to form 10 people and we're going to just keep an eye on each other," said Spohn.
If it feels as if there are more shootings in the city this year, that's because there have been, according to data from the Tallahassee Police Department.
"Our officers are always working proactively in our community. They're always working to you know conduct traffic stops and things where they might be able to get guns off the streets and get illegal narcotics off the streets," said Heather Merritt, a spokesperson for TPD.
Although officers are working to get in front of bad situations before they take place, shootings from 2021 to 2022 are trending up.
From January to August in 2021, there were 50 shootings total and 8 deaths.
In comparison to 2022, so far there has been 62 shootings and 9 deaths in that same time frame.
Currently, the most shootings are being reported in the 32304 zip code, an area known to have a history of gun violence issues.
Very little details have been released regarding the shooting that took place at the apartment complex on West Tharpe Street. Police say it is an isolated incident. | https://www.wtxl.com/community/recent-gun-violence-across-tallahassee | 2022-09-13T00:32:43Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/community/recent-gun-violence-across-tallahassee | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
As Russian troops were retreating in northeastern Ukraine amid a fierce counteroffensive by Kyiv, Muscovites were celebrating the 875th anniversary of the city's founding. Fireworks boomed and President Vladimir Putin inaugurated a huge Ferris wheel, a new transportation link and sports arena.
The Russian capital's festive holiday weekend stood in stark contrast to the military debacle unfolding in Ukraine that seemed to catch the Kremlin by surprise in the nearly 7-month-old war.
The rapid and reportedly chaotic troop withdrawal in the Kharkiv region, in which some weapons and ammunition were left behind, was a huge blow to Russian prestige. It was its largest military defeat in Ukraine since Moscow pulled back its forces from areas near Kyiv after a botched attempt to capture the capital early in the invasion.
As he attended the holiday celebrations that included the inauguration of the Ferris wheel — bigger than the iconic London Eye and now Europe's largest such amusement ride — Putin said nothing about the key moment in Ukraine.
Indeed, the Ukrainian counteroffensive appears to have left the Kremlin struggling for a response.
The Defense Ministry declared the troop pullback was intended to strengthen Russia's forces in the Donbas, a somewhat weak excuse, given that Russia-held areas in the Kharkiv region provided a key vantage point for Moscow's operations in the Donetsk region to the south.
The ministry hasn't offered any specifics about the pullback, but it released a map Sunday showing the Russian troops that were pressed back along a narrow patch of land on the border with Russia — a tacit admission of big Ukrainian gains.
Russian state television and other government-controlled media followed suit, avoiding a direct mention of the retreat while extolling the performance by Russian forces in individual combat episodes.
A Defense Ministry video showed a Russian helicopter gunship attacking Ukrainian troops trying to cross the Oskil River in a previously quiet part the Kharkiv region, an acknowledgement of the broad scale of the ongoing Ukrainian attack.
Many in Russia blamed Western weapons and fighters for the setbacks. "It's not Ukraine but all of NATO who is fighting us," wrote Alexander Kots, a war correspondent for the pro-Kremlin newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda.
The new Ukrainian blitz, which has boosted the country's morale as the war passed 200 days on Sunday, could set the stage for further gains in the east and elsewhere.
But it also could potentially trigger an even more violent Moscow response, leading to a new and dangerous escalation of hostilities. On Sunday night, Russian missiles struck key Ukrainian infrastructure targets, knocking out power in several regions.
"The Kremlin seems stunned, and has not yet come up with a plan as to how to try and spin this, so to a large extent the media are ignoring the bad news until they get a directive," said Mark Galeotti, a professor at University College, London, who specializes in Russian security affairs.
He described the situation a "sign that the state's control over the narrative is cracking."
In a stark reflection of internal tensions provoked by Kyiv's successes, the Kremlin-backed regional leader of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, openly criticized the Russian Defense Ministry for "mistakes" that made Ukrainian gains possible.
The criticism from Kadyrov, who has sent Chechen units to fight in Ukraine and repeatedly pushed for tougher action in bellicose language, has revealed new rifts over the course of action in Ukraine.
On another flank, liberal politician Boris Nadezhdin warned on broadcaster NTV that Russia won't be able to defeat Ukraine, and he called for negotiations.
Nadezhdin's statement, made during a carefully orchestrated talk show, appeared to reflect widening doubts in some quarters of Russian officialdom about the future of the Ukraine operation and could be part of efforts to float possible policy shifts.
The Ukrainian blitz and the Kremlin's failure to mount a quick response has infuriated Russian nationalist commentators and military bloggers, who chastised Defense Ministry brass for failing to foresee and fend off the counteroffensive.
Igor Strelkov, a Russian officer who led Moscow-backed forces in the early months of the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine after it erupted in 2014, denounced top Russian military officials as "morons" for underestimating Kyiv.
Strelkov pointed out that a sizable Russian force blunted Ukrainian attacks in late August and early September in the country's south. But he said the number of troops in the Kharkiv region was woefully insufficient to handle a counteroffensive.
"It turned out that the enemy is capable of simultaneously mounting large-scale offensives at several fronts, including the one where we only had a thin chain of outposts lined up in one echelon with even tactical reserves missing," Strelkov said.
He warned that Ukraine could launch a new offensive in the Donetsk region south to Mariupol. The city on the Sea of Azov fell in May after nearly three months of fierce battles, giving Russia a long-coveted land corridor from its border to the Crimea Peninsula that Moscow annexed in 2014.
"Having the initiative, high combat spirits and powerful groups of strike forces, the enemy will be unlikely to give our troops time to regroup," Strelkov said, noting Ukraine will try to take advantage of the few remaining weeks of good weather before autumn rains make it harder to maneuver.
Many military bloggers criticized the Kremlin for failing to take stronger action and stubbornly trying to win what Moscow calls a "special military operation" with a limited force smaller than Ukraine's.
Ukraine has conducted a broad mobilization with a goal to reach an active military of 1 million fighters, but Russia has continued to rely on a limited contingent of volunteers, fearing that a mass mobilization could fuel broad discontent and cause political instability.
Russia has not said how many of its troops are involved in the war, but Western estimates at its start put the invading force at up to 200,000. Western observers said the recruitment of new volunteers and the use of private military contractors failed to compensate for the heavy losses.
While Moscow hasn't reported its own losses since March when it said that 1,351 soldiers had been killed in the war's first month, Western estimates put the toll as high as 25,000 dead, with the wounded, captured and deserters bringing overall Russian losses to more than 80,000.
Many pro-Moscow military bloggers also wondered why Russia has failed to destroy Ukrainian power plants, communications facilities and bridges on the Dnieper River that are a conduit for Western weapons, fuel and other supplies to the front line. They say Russian missile strikes on railway facilities and power plants have been sporadic and insufficient for inflicting lasting damage.
The Sunday night missile barrage on Ukrainian power plants seemed to respond to those questions in an apparent signal that Moscow could ramp up strikes on vital infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities said Monday that power was quickly restored to most areas.
Strelkov and other nationalist commentators are urging even stronger blows.
"It was necessary to strike Ukraine's critical infrastructure from Day One of the operation," Strelkov said on his messaging app channel. "Strikes on power plants will be quite useful for winning the war."
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Follow AP war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/putins-russia-struggles-for-response-to-ukrainian-blitz | 2022-09-13T00:33:07Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/russia-ukraine-conflict/putins-russia-struggles-for-response-to-ukrainian-blitz | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
From the casual-fine dining respite of The Nicolett in small Lubbock, Texas, to the Brooklyn Nigerian restaurant Dept. of Culture that only has one large communal dining table for guests: The 50 best new restaurants of 2022 that Bon Appétit has chosen draw a nice amount of curiosity and international flavor.
The restaurant industry is coming out of an unprecedented time that has changed the leaders and the workers, and the places we dine.
Smaller cities are becoming home to finer choices in cuisine as chefs look to find their roots outside of expensive larger cities. It's a plethora of forces coming together to change the restaurant world in ways we likely won't be able to foresee.
At the top of the list are some Brooklyn, New York dining spots representing The Big Apple and its culinary eclecticism.
Agi's Counter in Brooklyn is influenced by Eastern Europe and its traditions.
The list includes Daru in Washington, D.C., which has brought fine Indian fare to an otherwise unassuming and slightly out-of-the-way corner of the city.
Then there is Regards in Portland, ME, which pulls from multiple cultures, including Mexico and Japan, to deliver dishes inspired by living near the sea.
Take a look at the list, which includes three fascinating choices in Miami alone. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/this-list-of-2022s-best-new-restaurants-gives-some-subtle-surprises-with-lots-of-variety | 2022-09-13T00:33:13Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/this-list-of-2022s-best-new-restaurants-gives-some-subtle-surprises-with-lots-of-variety | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A United Nations report from its International Labour Organisation (ILO) says that one in every 150 people on Earth are estimated to be facing forced labor or forced marriages.
The ILO says that some 50 million people globally face modern-day slavery, and the increasing problem isn't just affecting poor countries.
Guy Ryder, ILO director general, said, "Nothing can justify the persistence of this fundamental abuse of human rights."
He said, "We know what needs to be done. An all-hands-on-deck approach is needed. Trade unions, employer's organizations, civil society and ordinary people all have critical roles to play."
The report states, "Entrapment in forced labor can last years, while in most cases forced marriage is a life sentence."
Around 27.6 million people face forced labor conditions, which includes about 3.3 million children.
And the issue is worsening, with the ILO calling the numbers "shocking."
Forced marriages are another growing problem included in the report's data. Twenty-two million people globally face forced marriages, with over two-thirds of those identifying as women.
War and armed conflict, and a years-long global pandemic, have only exacerbated and possibly even helped facilitate the international issue. | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/un-1-out-of-every-150-people-trapped-in-forced-labor-marriages | 2022-09-13T00:33:19Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/news/national/un-1-out-of-every-150-people-trapped-in-forced-labor-marriages | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A man was accused of shooting and killing the mother of his child along with her boyfriend in Covington, Georgia on Sept. 11.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office said Smith and his ex-wife got into a confrontation during a custody exchange for their 15-year-old daughter, but the daughter did not want to go with the father.
That’s when Smith went inside the house to grab a gun and shot his ex-wife and her boyfriend inside their car.
The sheriff’s office says the couple tried to drive away but crashed two houses down the road. The mother died in the ambulance while on the way to the hospital, and her boyfriend died on the scene.
Smith got away from the scene but turned himself around midnight. He faces murder and aggravated assault for the shooting and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 13. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/custody-exchange-goes-wrong-father-does-this-to-ex-wife-and-her-boyfriend/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:06Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/custody-exchange-goes-wrong-father-does-this-to-ex-wife-and-her-boyfriend/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Dan Taylor joins the Out of Bounds crew to discuss his book Walking Alone: The Untold Journey of Football Pioneer Kenny Washington, who was the first African American to sign a contract with an NFL team in the modern era. The crew also discusses Jackson State football and first week of the NFL season. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/dan-taylor-shares-how-nfl-player-kenny-washington-broke-the-color-barrier/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:12Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/dan-taylor-shares-how-nfl-player-kenny-washington-broke-the-color-barrier/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Iconic actor Don Cheadle made a special appearance at D23 Expo, assuring the fans that Marvel was in the building. With a new movie on the way, Secret Invasion, Cheadle also shared how happy he is the two powerhouses Disney and Marvel merged.
Iconic actor Don Cheadle made a special appearance at D23 Expo, assuring the fans that Marvel was in the building. With a new movie on the way, Secret Invasion, Cheadle also shared how happy he is the two powerhouses Disney and Marvel merged. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/don-cheadle-praises-the-magic-of-disney-films-at-d23-expo/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:19Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/don-cheadle-praises-the-magic-of-disney-films-at-d23-expo/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An Alabama pastor was arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers in an incident arguably portraying inherent bias and abuse of power from the responding police officers.
“Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey” was the first news outlet to obtain the full video of the arrest, which was recorded by police body camera footage.
Dr. Rashad Richey aired the exclusive ‘Bullpen‘ interview with pastor Michael Jennings on his show. The recorded interaction between Jennings and the police officers provided evidence that Jennings was not doing anything wrong, despite officers treating him like he was a criminal.
In the video, the officers approach Jennings. Jennings is seen holding a watering hose; he is walking around, methodically watering the plants in the front yard, during daylight hours. The officer first asks Jennings about the vehicle parked in the driveway of Jennings’s neighbor’s home. Jennings explains it’s his neighbor’s car.
The officer then says, “They say that this vehicle is not supposed to be here and you’re not supposed to be here. They called about it.”
Jennings promptly identifies himself as “Pastor Jennings” to the officer, without being asked.
“I’m supposed to be here. I’m Pastor Jennings. I live across the street. I’m looking after their house while they’re gone. I’m watering their flowers.”
The officer asks for Jennings’s ID. Jennings doesn’t hesitate to tell the officer he used to be a police officer, and he knows he doesn’t need to hand over an ID because he’s not doing anything wrong. The officer insists that Jennings looked “suspicious” while watering the flowers.
“You have no right to approach me if I didn’t do anything suspicious, or nothing wrong,” said Jennings. “I told him I’m a pastor […] You want to lock me up, lock me up!”
The officer responds by calling into dispatch and says, “10-4, we have one that’s not listening to us.”
“Not listening” is not a violation of statutory law.
An officer grabs Jennings and says, “Just calm down.”
Jennings tells the officers a second time that he’s already identified himself as “Pastor Jennings” and that he was there to water his neighbors’ flowers.
An officer responds, “How do I know that’s the truth?”
Jennings replies, “Because I had the watering hose in my hands; I was watering the flowers.”
Richey brought Jennings to talk on his show, after playing the clip.
“Couple of dynamics here I need to highlight for the record,” said Richey on his show. “Number one, Pastor Jennings did identify himself. Number two, he did identify his address by pointing directly to his home. Number three, his wife did come out later and present another form of identification that was disregarded by the cops.”
Jennings and his attorney Bethaney Embry Jones discussed the arrest with Richey.
“I felt like they took away my pursuit of happiness, and I felt like I was kidnapped,” said Jennings during the interview with Richey. “They want to get you in the system.”
Jennings said it was shameful and surreal. He’s been a long-time fan of “Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey” and said he never thought he would be on the show for a situation like this.
Richey directed a question at Jennings’s lawyer, asking, “Miss Jones, I know by now you have heard that video where the officers are trying to figure out, ‘What in the world can we charge this man with?’ And it seems as if they’re making it up as they go. Can you give us some insight into that conversation, legally? And what claim did they initially use to justify the arrest?”
“Initially, they said that he was impeding an investigation; they had got a call for a suspicious person. And then because he wouldn’t give his identification, he was impeding that investigation,” said Jones. “However, like you said, as you listen on the remaining portions of the video, they’re like, ‘Well, what do we charge him with?'”
Jones explained that neighbors often asked Jennings to water their flowers.
“In this situation, they use their power, because they were being abusive of their power. And they took away our client’s Fourth Amendment rights,” said Jones.
Jones says the officers took Jenning’s phone before he was even in handcuffs. She said that was another violation of his rights. And that the police had no right to insist on seeing an ID after Jennings had already identified himself multiple times during the interaction and was compliant.
“Who walks next door with their ID?” said Jones. “Nobody.”
Jennings’s wife eventually came out and gave the police his ID. A woman also identified herself as the person who called the police, and Jennings said she told the police, “It’s my fault.” Jennings said once the neighbor realized her mistake, she asked the officers if Jennings had to be arrested, and she tried to defend him, with no luck. Despite all of this, the officers claimed it was “too late” to let him go and arrested him anyways.
“They indicated that in order for them to do their job, they have to investigate. Well, if [Jennings’s wife] brought the ID, he had been identified four other ways. So he had been identified; he had provided enough identification. In this situation, again, like you said, they were trying to figure out what to charge him with. I think because he didn’t comply and answer their questions the way that they wanted him to comply, they said, ‘We’re going to lock him up. We’re going to put him in the system. And we’re going to make sure that he does not do this to another police officer.'”
Jones said the officers weren’t following the law, and there is no law requiring Jennings to identify himself while he was on private property. Jones is filing a federal lawsuit against the city of Childersburg, as well as the police department, in relation to the incident caught on body camera video.
The charges against Jennings were later dropped.
Richey asked Jennings what he would say to individuals who are harassed by police or have had their rights violated by law enforcement, and they may not have it on video, or corroborators.
Jennings said it was important for people to remember everything that took place, in detail. He said to write everything down, and make sure to include dates and times, even before contacting a lawyer.
“And by no means am I anti-police,” said Jennings. “I don’t want people to think that, because there are bad preachers just as well as bad police. I wish we can bridge the gap between municipalities and the community. And I know police got a very stressful job, very stressful job. But we can’t go out and take our feelings, personal issues out on the community. That only makes it worse.
Jennings lives in Childersburg, Alabama, about an hour southeast of Birmingham. He said he has been in the neighborhood for seven years and has positive support from the community. He said he doesn’t hold anything against the neighbor who called the police on him.
“This was one of the most egregious and ridiculous arrests I’ve seen in many years,” said Richey. “But I’m glad that Pastor Jennings is alive to tell the story. Because as you know, it has gone the other way for many, many African American males who decided to stand up for themselves and stand up for their rights.” | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/exclusive-interview-alabama-pastor-who-was-arrested-for/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:25Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/exclusive-interview-alabama-pastor-who-was-arrested-for/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Peloton to offer a more Netflix-like experience
SAN FRANCISCO – A more Netflix-like experience could be coming to Peloton subscribers over the next year, CEO Barry McCarthy said Monday at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference.
Why it matters: The company hadn't focused on content personalization prior to McCarthy — a former CFO who spent nearly two decades at Netflix and Spotify — taking the reins in February.
State of play: Peloton offers some personalization now, but McCarthy says the platform can do better to give customers an “incredibly engaging experience.”
- "We haven’t invested in personalization nearly to the degree that will drive an infinitely better user experience," McCarthy said.
- "From a content experience, the most revolutionary thing we’ll do in the next 12 months will be on the personalization side."
The big picture: Peloton is currently in the middle of a huge transformation strategy to get back to profitability. So far this year it has overhauled its operations, supply chain, distribution and pricing strategies in an effort to both cut costs and grow its customer base.
- Shortly before McCarthy's presentation on Monday, Peloton also announced that co-founders John Foley and Hisao Kushi are stepping down as executive chairman and chief legal officer, respectively, and leaving the company.
Our thought bubble: As Peloton focuses more on driving higher-margin subscription revenue, it's likely more apt to evaluate the company like Apple's iPhone strategy which combines premium hardware and software.
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Bonfire ATL sponsored by Backwoods brings out the best artists each Sunday. Kantii recently graced the stage wearing a ’90s-inspired look that consisted of a bucket hat, and a black bralette crop top with baggy distressed jeans.
Rolling out spoke to her before her performance the advice she has for aspiring music artists.
Who is making smoke right now in Atlanta?
Big Kantii, f— is you talking about?
Who inspires your fashion sense?
Of course Aaliyah, TLC, Left Eye. … I look at Teyana Taylor a lot and Rihanna. Especially Rihanna.
What can we expect to hear tonight?
A little more of an R&B. You know like I bring sexual vibes and stuff. I brought you know a little surprise. I got a song named t——. We going to get a little bit [explicit] for the ladies. A little explicit.
Who inspires your artistry when it comes to music?
I would say Brent Faiyaz and Summer Walker. Bryson Tiller. Yeah, I don’t know if y’all have heard of him but he’s a new super big artist. Lil Uzi Vert. You know just around that 2016 era.
What advice do you have for someone who aspires to have a music career?
Keep pushing because emotions are temporary. … They just come for maybe an hour or a few days but the vision is long term. That’s forever, so keep striving. Emotions are temporary. Just believe in yourself. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/kantii-surprises-bonfire-atl-attendees-with-explicit-song/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:31Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/kantii-surprises-bonfire-atl-attendees-with-explicit-song/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Rising NBA star Anthony Edwards expressed remorse for uttering homophobic comments during an Instagram Live video last week.
The spectacular Minnesota Timberwolves forward, who goes by the nickname “Ant Man,” expressed disgust as he recorded a group of individuals standing around in a circle on the opposite side of the street.
“Look at these queer ass n—-s, man. Look at the world I came to.” A woman in the car with Ant Man burst out laughing in the background.
The 2020 first-round NBA draft pick even captioned the IG post: “These n—-s different.”
Anthony Edwards is wild for this man 😭 pic.twitter.com/ccSkkDfe1E
— HaterMuse (@HaterMuse) September 11, 2022
Not surprisingly, the backlash for the post was swift and intense. It did not take long for Edwards to offer his mea culpa for the imprudent utterances.
“What I said was immature, hurtful, and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry,” Edwards began.
What I said was immature, hurtful, and disrespectful, and I’m incredibly sorry. It’s unacceptable for me or anyone to use that language in such a hurtful way, there’s no excuse for it, at all. I was raised better than that!
— Anthony Edwards (@theantedwards_) September 11, 2022
Edwards posted career-highs during the 2021-22 NBA season with 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists per game. He is expected to continue on as one of the league’s marquee stars who could lead the Timberwolves deep into the playoffs and compete for a championship. Therefore, with his elevated status in the league, many of the team’s fans were disappointed with his flagrantly reckless description of the LBTQ community. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/nba-star-anthony-edwards-apologizes-for-homophobic-comments-video/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:38Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/nba-star-anthony-edwards-apologizes-for-homophobic-comments-video/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PNB Rock has been shot. A video of the Philadelphia rapper appearing to show him lying on the floor surrounded by blood has circulated on social media. Due to its graphic content, rolling out will not share the video. The incident happened at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles. Reportedly, 20 minutes before the shooting, his girlfriend posted a photo of her plate on her Instagram Story.
PNB rock’s girlfriend posted their location on IG. 20 minutes later some robbers came and shot him. The same scenario happened with Pop smoke. You people need to learn to stop posting your location while you’re still there. pic.twitter.com/cHAO4frk48
— … (@Peterpumping) September 12, 2022
PNB Rock’s condition is unknown and he was reportedly taken to a Los Angeles hospital.
Hip-hop journalist DJ Akademiks said he recently did an interview with the artist where PNB Rock revealed someone tried to rob him in L.A. recently in front of his girlfriend and daughter.
Wow.. this PNB Rock situation crazy.. i just did a interview with him a week ago where he detailed how someone tried to rob him in LA recently while he was out with his girlfriend and daughter. Now.. this.. smh. Pray for PNB Rock.
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) September 12, 2022
Other rappers also shared their thoughts and offered prayers for PNB Rock.
Prayin for PNB Rock 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— RUSS (@russdiemon) September 12, 2022
Bro no , not my guy @PnBRock please pull through . God please let him pull through
— BLEU (@_YungBleu) September 12, 2022
Prayers up for PNB Rock !! 🤲🏽
— BigBankBeisha (@LightSkinKeisha) September 12, 2022
Prayers up for @PnBRock 🙏🏾 Praying he pulls thru!
— HITGIRL Out Now! (@dreezydreezy) September 12, 2022 | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/pnb-rock-shot-at-popular-los-angeles-restaurant/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:44Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/pnb-rock-shot-at-popular-los-angeles-restaurant/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Ramsey Lewis, the legendary pianist and bass player born in Chicago, has died at 84.
Lewis won three Grammys; R&B Instrumental Performance, R&B Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals and Jazz Instrumental Album. The news of his death follows four days after the release of his piano-only project, Ramsey Lewis – The Beatles Songbook.
In July, Blackstone Publishing announced plans to release a memoir in October 2023. The memoir will be co-written by award-winning jazz journalist Aaron Cohen.
“I would like to leave behind something that tells my story,” Lewis said. “Who I am, where I’ve been, what I think, what I feel. Something for my kids, grandkids, great grandkids and everyone. So that 30 years from now people will say, ‘Let me check his book out, my mom and dad used to talk about him.’ Through this book, I would like readers to come away with how commitment and honesty are combined to make your life what you want it to be.”
Lewis worked with Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His work has been sampled in recent decades in R&B and hip-hop, but his sound always remained true to Chicago.
“Ramsey Lewis is a man who has touched all of our lives,” President Barack Obama once said, according to Lewis’ website. “Not everybody finds their calling in life as a 4-year-old boy sitting at a piano in the living room, but ever since he did, he’s filled our lives with music and with joy.”
Lewis’ career spanned over 60 years and his name has been tied to more than 80 albums.
♪ #NowPlaying sur #RadioOlympiades
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Ramsey Lewis Trio
A Hard Day's Night pic.twitter.com/GVdaXrEg40— ON AIR • Radio Olympiades (@ROlympiades_BOT) September 12, 2022 | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/renowned-jazz-pianist-ramsey-lewis-dead-at-87/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:51Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/renowned-jazz-pianist-ramsey-lewis-dead-at-87/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kevin Durant had the entire NBA in a stronghold during the summer when he requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. There were a large number of teams that went after the star player, including the Golden State Warriors, his former team.
Durant won two championships with the franchise, and it seems like Steph Curry would have been open to re-creating that magic, even though they just won without him.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Curry discussed the idea of reuniting with Durant.
“If you said, ‘Oh, KD’s coming back, and we’re gonna play with him,’ I had so much fun playing with him those three years, I’d be like, ‘Hell yeah,’ ” Curry said.
Curry then went on to talk about his current teammates and the confidence he has in winning again with them.
“Then you have to think: What does that actually mean? What does it look like,” Curry said. “You tell me I’m playing with [current Warriors teammates Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Poole, and Draymond Green], I’m like, ‘Hell, yeah!’ There’s all types of emotion and things that happen to the league. And if anybody’s saying that you wouldn’t entertain that conversation — no disrespect to anybody on our team — but you don’t know how things work. But if we run this thing back, I’ve got complete confidence in my team that we can win it again, as constructed.”
If the Warriors and Durant were to reunite again, who knows how many more championships could be won. | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/steph-curry-names-the-former-teammate-hes-open-to-playing-with-again/ | 2022-09-13T00:35:57Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/steph-curry-names-the-former-teammate-hes-open-to-playing-with-again/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Music impresario T.I. was perplexed as to why the Atlanta Falcons used a non-Atlanta artist to perform their team anthem “Rise Up” for the 2022 season.
The theme song was performed by former “Power” star Rotimi who spits out: “Red, black, and white, yeah/ We gone rise up/ ATL that city, we go higher.”
Some prominent Falcons fans, including Grand Hustle boss Tip, were flummoxed as to why the New York actor and rapper was used instead of an artist who was born and raised or lives in the Atlanta area.
The 41-year-old “Whatever You Like” emcee made his disdain unequivocally clear during a 10-minute rant on Sunday, Sept. 11.
“Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons listen, who in the f— did you call, bro? Who did you call?” he asked. T.I. continued saying, “I ain’t got no problem with Rotimi. Rotimi is a good cat, man. I f— with Rotimi. He a brother, he’s an ally. He’s a brother and we f— with him.”
Tip then riddled off the names of prominent Georgia artists who would have been happy to perform the “Rise Up” theme.
“Who did you call? I know Quavo would’ve did it. I know 2 Chainz would’ve did it. I know Killer Mike would’ve did it. I mean, I would’ve did it. I know Jeezy would’ve did it. N—-, bruh, who approved that? Who’s sitting in these meetings?”
T.I. expressed concern that the slight won’t create acrimony between the urban fan base and the pro football team.
“Bruh, I just hate to see it. I hate to see it ‘cause now you starting the season off with automatic animosity between you and the fans. Why? Why? Why create such a wedge for yourself?”
Tip was far from the only person who noticed the alleged spurning of ATL artists and spoke on it.
So much talent in ATL and this is what they landed on for the falcons anthem.. they goin 0-17 https://t.co/MSjndQNeFT
— Wil Merritt (@Wil_da_beast_) September 11, 2022
Good Morning To Everyone Except The Person Who Thought It Was A Good Idea For A Non Atlanta Person To Do The Falcons “Anthem” 😒
— DJ Pretty Boy Tank (@DJPrettyBoyTank) September 10, 2022 | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/t-i-enraged-the-falcons-used-outsider-for-team-ad-video/ | 2022-09-13T00:36:03Z | rollingout.com | control | https://rollingout.com/2022/09/12/t-i-enraged-the-falcons-used-outsider-for-team-ad-video/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A U.S. Soldier pulls security during a field training exercise as part of a U.S. Pathfinder course at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on Sept. 8, 2022. Nearly 30 Soldiers graduated the course, which was taught by a mobile training team at the Army National Guard Warrior Training Center in Fort Benning, Georgia. Army Pathfinders are trained to provide navigational aid and advisory services to military aircraft in areas designated by supported unit commanders. During the Pathfinder course, students are instructed in aircraft orientation, aero-medical evacuation, close combat assault, ground to air communication procedures, control center operations, all three phases of a sling load operation, helicopter landing zone and pick up zone operations, and drop zone operations dealing with U.S. military fixed and rotary wing aircraft for personnel and equipment. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Tawny Kruse)
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As violence plagues Chicago, police say they've hired more cops this year to combat crime
CHICAGO - Six people were killed and 28 were shot — seven of them teens — over the weekend in Chicago.
Close to a third of the shootings happened in two neighboring police districts on the South Side that cover Woodlawn, South Shore, Grand Crossing, Chatham and the Auburn Gresham neighborhoods.
Chicago police have recruited and hired more officers so far this year than all of 2019, and 2020/2021 combined.
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Police Superintendent David Brown says the department is seeing success hiring new officers to help combat crime across the city.
"We are quite challenged with a backlog of vacancies of about 1,400. But we have these last several months have made a significant stride in hiring Chicago police officers. Again, I want to highlight, at this point this year, we've already hired more Chicago cops than this department did in all of 2019," Brown said.
Shootings and murders are down in the Chicago compared to last year, police said. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/as-violence-plagues-chicago-police-say-theyve-hired-more-cops-this-year-to-combat-crime | 2022-09-13T00:44:19Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/as-violence-plagues-chicago-police-say-theyve-hired-more-cops-this-year-to-combat-crime | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Chicago man was out on bond when he fatally shot father of 5 during traffic cash in Waukegan: prosecutors
WAUKEGAN, Ill. - A Chicago man was sentenced Friday to 65 years in prison for a 2020 shooting that left a father of five dead in Waukegan.
Sheldon Brown, 34, pled guilty earlier this year to one count of first-degree murder.
On Oct. 9, 2020, Brown and the victim, Dwanye Young, were driving in separate vehicles and were involved in a minor collision.
Brown exited his vehicle with a handgun and approached Young.
Brown fired several times into Young's car, striking him once.
He died at a hospital shortly after the incident.
Eyewitnesses identified Brown as the shooter, and Brown also confessed to the crime.
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"This devastating incident left five young people without the love and guidance of a father, a wife without a partner, and a community without a beloved friend. This case is just another example of how easy access to weapons can turn everyday incidents like fender benders into a fight for life and death," said Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart. "We hope that this long prison sentence gives Mr. Young’s family and friends some solace. Our victim specialists will continue to support them."
At the time of the shooting, Brown posted cash bond for a weapons offense in Cook County.
Brown also has an outstanding murder charge in Cook County for a separate incident.
He has been held in the Lake County Jail since he was arrested on a $3 million bond.
He will be transported to the Cook County Jail to await trial for the separate incidents in Cook County. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-was-out-on-bond-when-he-fatally-shot-father-of-5-during-traffic-cash-in-waukegan-prosecutors | 2022-09-13T00:44:31Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-man-was-out-on-bond-when-he-fatally-shot-father-of-5-during-traffic-cash-in-waukegan-prosecutors | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Chicago marks its 500th homicide for the year — a father of two gunned down as he left his mom's home
CHICAGO - Chicago marked its 500th homicide of the year early Sunday afternoon on a block of well-kept homes in West Pullman, where Perry Anderson was gunned down as he stepped from his mother’s house.
Anderson’s father believes two gunmen were waiting for his 28-year-old son when he left the house in the 12400 block of South Harvard Avenue. "They shot him maybe 9 or 15 times and never took anything from him," Perry Anderson Sr. said. "My son never hurt nobody."
Anderson had a 5-year-old daughter and an 11-month-old son. The family was preparing for the son’s first birthday on Oct. 18.
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The attack happened just two blocks from another fatal shooting four days earlier. Even so, shootings and homicides are down in West Pullman, as they are generally across the city.
It took Chicago longer this year to reach 500 homicides than it did the last two years, when the grim milestone was reached in August as shootings rose at a pace not seen in the city since the 1990s, according to data from the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Shootings are down 19% from last year and murders are down 15%, according to police data. At this time last year, there had been 591 homicides, two years ago 550. In 2019, before the spike in gun violence, there were around 550 homicides for the entire year.
Supt. David Brown, while emphasizing the decline in gun violence, told reporters Monday that "500 is way too many. Four-hundred is way too many. Chicago’s always been out of the norm of other cities like-sized."
Despite being larger, New York City and Los Angeles have in recent years recorded far fewer homicides. New York had tallied 299 homicides through Monday, while L.A. had logged 270 by Sept. 3, according to records maintained by the cities.
Asked how he plans to bring homicides down further, Brown insisted the trend hinges on a continued commitment to addressing deep-seated issues affecting Chicagoans who have long been "disenfranchised." He pointed specifically to significant increases in mental health spending and the mayor’s community investment program on the South and West sides.
"They haven’t seen this kind of investment ever in this city," he said. "It’s really been a tale of two cities. … That’s what’s different — that it’s not just policing."
But he also acknowledged the department is now focused on the CTA and the two downtown police districts, where violent crime has risen sharply and has become a serious political liability ahead of next year’s mayoral election.
Police reported no arrests Monday in Anderson’s slaying.
Known to friends as Ray Ray, Anderson spent his whole life in the West Pullman area. "He loved the South Side — the 100s," his father said. "He just wanted to be a great father to his kids. He was a great person."
Anderson had spent Saturday evening at a funeral for close friend, returning to his mother’s house later that night.
"He just brought me so much joy, I feel like he was my other person," said Tatiara Austin, the mother of Anderson’s young son. "He knew how to make people smile." | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-marks-its-500th-homicide-for-the-year-a-father-of-two-gunned-down-as-he-left-his-moms-home | 2022-09-13T00:44:37Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-marks-its-500th-homicide-for-the-year-a-father-of-two-gunned-down-as-he-left-his-moms-home | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Downers Grove Public Library cancels Drag Queen Bingo due to threats
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - The Downers Grove Public Library canceled their upcoming Drag Queen Bingo event due to threats, the library announced Monday.
The threats are reportedly under investigation by police.
"Providing an inclusive, welcoming, and safe space for everyone in the Downers Grove community is of the utmost importance to the library. We recognize the significance of offering services and programs like Drag Queen Bingo that provide a window to the world, as well as a mirror to it, creating opportunities for patrons to see the wonderfully diverse community in which we live. Unfortunately, in this case, it is not possible to provide a safe place for everyone due to the threats made," library officials said in a Facebook post.
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The library said there is no further information about the threat that can be shared with the public at this time.
"We are disappointed and saddened by some of the vitriolic feedback that we received for what was meant to be an evening of fun and celebration of self-identity and self-expression," the post said.
It is unknown at this time if the event will be rescheduled. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/downers-grove-public-library-cancels-drag-queen-bingo-due-to-threats | 2022-09-13T00:44:49Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/downers-grove-public-library-cancels-drag-queen-bingo-due-to-threats | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Highland Park police, fire and EMTs to be honored for response to parade shooting
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - First responders in Highland Park will be celebrated Monday night.
Congressman Brad Schneider will present all the city's police, fire, and EMT workers with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for their service during and after the July 4th parade shooting.
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Eleven city and Lake County leaders will also be presented with the flags that were flown over the U.S. Capitol.
The awards will be presented at the beginning of tonight's regular scheduled City Council meeting, which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/highland-park-police-fire-and-emts-to-be-honored-for-response-to-parade-shooting | 2022-09-13T00:45:02Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/highland-park-police-fire-and-emts-to-be-honored-for-response-to-parade-shooting | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Illinois SAFE-T Act which will end cash bail explained
CHICAGO - A new state law that takes effect next year is spurring pushback from Illinois law enforcement.
It's called the SAFE-T Act, and it’s aimed at reforming Illinois’ cash bail system.
A number of state’s attorneys and sheriffs are sounding the alarm about Illinois’ plan to end cash bail.
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"Judges will have discretion in certain cases, like armed robbery is a case that is detainable. But for those other offenses you mentioned, second-degree murder, kidnapping, hate crimes, aggravated batteries, robberies – just to name a few – judges will not have discretion unless the person is a willful risk of imminent flight. There risk to the public and their risk to commit a future crime will not be a criteria," said DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin.
Some state officials say it's going to make crime in Illinois worse.
The new law that goes into effect January 1st, 2023, gets rid of cash bail entirely. It also limits who can be arrested and held in jail based on the crime they are alleged to have committed.
Many members of the law enforcement community are working to have the current law amended.
"I'm very concerned about an increase in violent crime. But again I do want to stress there is still time to fix it. And the state's attorneys are working very hard as we have been for the last year and a half to fix this law. It is very fixable, where we can still eliminate cash bail but make sure the right people are in custody and everybody else who's not a danger gets out," Berlin said.
Those in support of the law say it’s wrong to keep people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-safe-t-act-which-will-end-cash-bail-explained | 2022-09-13T00:45:14Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-safe-t-act-which-will-end-cash-bail-explained | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Pritzker, Bailey clash over TV ad that shows woman being attacked in Chicago
CHICAGO - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is denouncing an independent campaign commercial that blames him for the rise in violent crime since he took office.
His Republican challenger, State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), fired back that Pritzker is being divisive.
The widely seen ad features surveillance-camera footage of a group attacking a lone woman on a street in the North Side Lake View neighborhood. There is no narration, just the victim’s blood-chilling screams as at least three people knock her to the ground and attack her.
On Monday, Pritzker claimed the spot produced by a PAC called "People who Play by the Rules" uses intentional, racial imagery.
"It's a terrible commercial," Pritzker said. "They've chosen a particular crime in which there was a white woman who was the victim and apparently black perpetrators. That's the ad they want people to see, particularly in the suburbs."
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Dan Proft, an AM-560 talk radio host and founder of the PAC responsible for the ad, rejects accusations of racism. While the PAC is independent of Republican Darren Bailey's campaign for governor, Pritzker sought to link Bailey to the commercial.
"Darren Bailey sanctions these kinds of ads," Pritzker told a Loop news conference. "(He) thinks they're ok, has accepted the support of that PAC."
Bailey then responded.
"This man has divided our state from day one. And he continues to do that by calling anything that he sees a problem as ‘racial.’ I think that's absolutely appalling," Bailey said.
"Most of the people who are murdered -- they are Black. And what's Gov. Pritzker, what's Lori Lightfoot, what's Kim Foxx doing about that? They're doing absolutely nothing," Bailey added.
Running parallel to the controversy about the ad is a serious policy debate about a law called the SAFE-T Act, which abolishes cash bail as of January 2023.
Even some top Democrats concede privately they'd like to amend ambiguous language dealing with exactly when judges will be able to detain violent offenders. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-bailey-clash-over-tv-ad-that-shows-woman-being-attacked-in-chicago | 2022-09-13T00:45:32Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-bailey-clash-over-tv-ad-that-shows-woman-being-attacked-in-chicago | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Rapper PnB Rock identified by TMZ as person killed in shooting at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in LA area
LOS ANGELES - Rapper PnB Rock has reportedly died at the hospital after a shooting broke out at a Los Angeles staple.
According to an earlier report from TMZ, the 30-year-old rapper was shot at an Inglewood location of Roscoe's House of Chicken'N Waffles Monday afternoon.
During a press conference Monday evening, the Los Angeles Police Department said the person shot at the restaurant has died at the hospital but did not confirm if PnB Rock was the person shot. Shortly after LAPD's press conference, TMZ later reported PnB Rock, born Rakim Allen, has died at the hospital.
The identity of the suspected gunman has not been released in the deadly shooting. FOX 11 is making calls to law enforcement officials for information on Monday's shooting.
PnB Rock's single "Selfish" topped at 51 in the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2016. His other hits include "Middle Child" featuring late-artist Xxxtentacion and a feature on a Kodak Black song called "Too Many Years."
The report of the shooting comes as PnB Rock and entertainment personality DJ Akademics discussed crime in Los Angeles during a podcast interview.
"LA spooky man," DJ Akademiks said in an interview.
"I really don't really be outside like that," PnB Rock said, in part, during the interview with DJ Akademiks. "I'm not going to put myself in those situations." | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-roscoes-chicken-and-waffles-in-los-angeles-area-tmz-reports | 2022-09-13T00:45:38Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rapper-pnb-rock-shot-at-roscoes-chicken-and-waffles-in-los-angeles-area-tmz-reports | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Arlington Heights officials to discuss Chicago Bears redevelopment plan of Arlington Park
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - Village officials in Arlington Heights will be focusing on the future of Arlington Park Monday night.
The Arlington Heights Village Board is hosting a public meeting to discuss the Chicago Bears' preliminary concept of their redevelopment plans.
The board will also outline next steps.
However, no decisions are expected to be made.
Last week, Bears Chairman George McCaskey and other team leaders presented their plans during an informational community meeting, which drew hundreds of attendees into John Hersey High School’s gymnasium.
The Bears organization showcased preliminary plans to create a destination for fans – comprised of a world-class stadium and an adjacent mixed-use entertainment district that could be utilized year-round.
It's a project that could take more than 10 years to complete.
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Monday's meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Forest View Educational Center.
If you cannot attend, the meeting will be live-streamed on the village's YouTube page. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/arlington-heights-officials-to-hold-meeting-to-discuss-chicago-bears-redevelopment-plan-of-arlington-park | 2022-09-13T00:45:56Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/arlington-heights-officials-to-hold-meeting-to-discuss-chicago-bears-redevelopment-plan-of-arlington-park | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Forget the epic aerial cinematography and claustrophobic plane sequences, the real reason to watch Devotion in IMAX is Jonathan Majors’s face. The Emmy-nominated actor (Lovecraft Country) gets a scene early on in which his character Jesse Brown, based on the true story of the U.S. Navy’s first-ever Black aviator, addresses himself in the mirror with the hateful, racist comments he’s heard his entire life. He writes each one down in a notebook, then confronts them regularly, head-on. Here’s a man at war with himself, battling the hatred of the world around him. The fury, the despair, and the strength on Majors’s face, projected on a giant screen without a cut, is grand enough to feel life-and-death.
Devotion, in that regard, seems somewhat curious for a film backed and distributed by a Hollywood giant in Sony Pictures. (It releases theatrically on November 23.) Early marketing would tell diehard Top Gun: Maverick fans that they’re in for a encore here, and to an extent, sure, J.D. Dillard’s brawny biopic scratches that fighter-pilot itch with panache. But until its high-wire final act, Devotion, which premiered Monday night at the Toronto International Film Festival, plays like a relatively intimate drama. Between the beats you’d expect of any war movie—the leaving home, the male bonding, the ultimate sacrifice—Dillard and screenwriters Jake Crane and Jonathan A. Stewart sketch out a more thematically rich, if less riveting, character study.
We meet Brown as, naturally, the only one in the room. The Korean War is heating up, fresh off of WWI, and he’s been welcomed among the Navy pilots bound to fight there on the basis of talent and reputation alone. All eyes are immediately on him; as he and the rest of the group—most notably Lieutenant Tom Hudner (Glen Powell, doing double-pilot duty post-Maverick)—inch closer toward fighting in the war, Brown is treated like everything from a Navy prop to an unwelcome mascot. The film deftly imbues combat-movie clichés with an understanding of what it means for a Black pilot—the first, in fact—to drive the action. His first flying sequence, for instance, finds Brown’s colleagues watching him in awe and terror, holding their breath for him to land safely; but one vivid shot captures a group of Black sailors standing together, in a kind of nervous pride. His doing this means a great deal to them, and his doing it right would mean even more.
Which, of course, he does; Brown and Hudner are credited with changing the course of the Korean War on a dangerous mission. (I’ll avoid spoilers as to how.) Devotion takes its hero’s abilities somewhat at face value. He is a one-in-a-generation pilot, his only limitation being the racism of the time. Dillard wisely acknowledges the period’s realities without letting them define Brown; we instead meet a man who’s learned how to navigate the system and forge ahead. He does not drink. He calmly stands up for himself. He lets his abilities speak for themselves. But he does not always do what he’s told—because he’s learned, as a Black man who grew up in Jim Crow America, that he can’t always do as he’s told. The deck is stacked against him.
Devotion’s contours remain fairly conventional and, plot-wise, unsurprising; you need a great actor to sell such a tough, complex portrait within that. Fortunately, Majors works wonders with genre—the horror fantasies of Lovecraft Country, the Western gunslinging of The Harder They Fall. He knows how to take the familiar and make it his own. And he’s never felt like more of a star. In Devotion, he brings that effortless swagger, that charismatic ferocity to hold the thing together. The heartbreak skirting the edges of his performance only adds more dimension. (Kudos to Powell, too, for finding nuances in a different kind of role from his Maverick hotshot.)
Because Devotion can’t fully commit as a thorny character drama—this is, after all, a studio movie that must end with plenty of fighter-pilot fireworks—the broader scope of the film can feel slight. The script takes a lengthy Cannes detour for a party at a casino with Elizabeth Taylor (played by Serinda Swan), which doesn’t center Brown; scenes of the pilots out on the town, bonding and drinking, are dulled in comparison to the strong chemistry between Majors and Powell, since it’s so much more fully realized than what we see among the larger group. (Though Joe Jonas, as one such pilot, shines in a few short, funny moments.) Devotion can’t quite bridge Brown’s story with that of Korean-War-era pilots at large, and so it oscillates in tone between the two—admirably, if not always elegantly. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/devotion-review-tiff-awards-insider | 2022-09-13T00:51:08Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/devotion-review-tiff-awards-insider | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Tonight, September 12, Hollywood will come together to celebrate this year’s answer to the age-old question: “What should we watch tonight?” That’s right, it’s time for the Emmys 2022 ceremony in Los Angeles, where the best television of the year—those shows that kept everyone on the edge of their couch—will be celebrated and recognized.
Streaming services and their shows again dominate the 2022 Emmy nominations, with HBO’s Succession leading the pack with 25 nominations, hotly tailed by The White Lotus (also an HBO show) and Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) boasting 20 nominations each.
The Creative Arts Emmys were awarded earlier this month, with the likes of Barack Obama, Stranger Things, and the late Chadwick Boseman already in the winner’s circle of this year’s honorees.
Throughout the night, we’ll be updating this list with Emmy winners as they’re announced, so pop that popcorn, print out your ballot, mark down your predictions, and load up your live stream, then stick around and refresh this page often to keep up with the night’s triumphs and upsets.
And the winners are…
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso
Anthony Carrigan, Barry
Toheeb Jimoh, Ted Lasso
Nick Mohammed, Ted Lasso
Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
Henry Winkler, Barry
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
WINNER: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Sarah Niles, Ted Lasso
Juno Temple, Ted Lasso
Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
WINNER: Julia Garner, Ozark
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Hoyeon, Squid Game
Christina Ricci, Yellowjackets
Rhea Seehorn, Better Call Saul
J. Smith-Cameron, Succession
Sarah Snook, Succession
Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
WINNER: Matthew Macfadyen, Succession
Nicholas Braun, Succession
Billy Crudup, The Morning Show
Kieran Culkin, Succession
Park Hae-soo, Squid Game
Christopher Walken, Severance
John Turturro, Severance
Oh Yeong-su, Squid Game
Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
WINNER: Murray Bartlett, The White Lotus
Jake Lacy, The White Lotus
Will Poulter, Dopesick
Seth Rogen, Pam & Tommy
Peter Sarsgaard, Dopesick
Michael Stuhlbarg, Dopesick
Steve Zahn, The White Lotus
Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
WINNER: Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Colin Firth, The Staircase
Andrew Garfield, Under the Banner of Heaven
Oscar Isaac, Scenes From a Marriage
Himesh Patel, Station Eleven
Sebastian Stan, Pam & Tommy
Drama Series
Better Call Saul
Euphoria
Ozark
Severance
Squid Game
Stranger Things
Succession
Yellowjackets
Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Jason Bateman, Ozark
Brian Cox, Succession
Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Adam Scott, Severance
Jeremy Strong, Succession
Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve
Laura Linney, Ozark
Melanie Lynskey, Yellowjackets
Sandra Oh, Killing Eve
Reese Witherspoon, The Morning Show
Zendaya, Euphoria
Writing for a Drama Series
Jesse Armstrong, Succession (“All the Bells Say”)
Dan Erickson, Severance (“The We We Are”)
Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game (“One Lucky Day”)
Jonathan Lisco, Ashley Lyle, and Bart Nickerson, Yellowjackets (“F Sharp”)
Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, Yellowjackets (“Pilot”)
Chris Mundy, Ozark (“A Hard Way to Go”)
Thomas Schnauz, Better Call Saul (“Plan and Execution”)
Directing for a Drama Series
Jason Bateman, Ozark (“A Hard Way to Go”)
Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game (“Red Light, Green Light”)
Karyn Kusama, Yellowjackets (“Pilot”)
Mark Mylod, Succession (“All the Bells Say”)
Lorene Scafaria, Succession (“Too Much Birthday”)
Ben Stiller, Severance (“The We We Are”)
Cathy Yan, Succession (“The Disruption”)
Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
Barry
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Hacks
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Only Murders in the Building
Ted Lasso
What We Do in the Shadows
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Donald Glover, Atlanta
Bill Hader, Barry
Nicholas Hoult, The Great
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant
Elle Fanning, The Great
Issa Rae, Insecure
Jean Smart, Hacks
Writing for a Comedy Series
Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky, Hacks (“The One, the Only”)
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary (“Pilot”)
Duffy Boudreau, Barry (“710N”)
Bill Hader and Alec Berg, Barry (“Starting Now”)
Steve Martin and John Hoffman, Only Murders in the Building (“True Crime”)
Jane Becker, Ted Lasso (“No Weddings and a Funeral”)
Sarah Naftalis, What We Do in the Shadows (“The Casino”)
Stefani Robinson, What We Do in the Shadows (“The Wellness Center”)
Directing for a Comedy Series
Lucia Aniello, Hacks (“There Will Be Blood”)
Jamie Babbit, Only Murders in the Building (“True Crime”)
Cherien Dabis, Only Murders in the Building (“The Boy From 6B”)
MJ Delaney, Ted Lasso (“No Weddings and a Funeral”)
Mary Lou Belli, The Ms. Pat Show (“Baby Daddy Groundhog Day”)
Bill Hader, Barry (“710N”)
Hiro Murai, Atlanta (“New Jazz”)
Limited or Anthology Series
Dopesick
The Dropout
Inventing Anna
Pam & Tommy
The White Lotus
Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Toni Collette, The Staircase
Julia Garner, Inventing Anna
Lily James, Pam & Tommy
Sarah Paulson, Impeachment: American Crime Story
Margaret Qualley, Maid
Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout
Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Connie Britton, The White Lotus
Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Alexandra Daddario, The White Lotus
Kaitlyn Dever, Dopesick
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Sydney Sweeney, The White Lotus
Mare Winningham, Dopesick
Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Elizabeth Meriwether, The Dropout (“I’m in a Hurry”)
Patrick Somerville, Station Eleven (“Unbroken Circle”)
Danny Strong, Dopesick (“The People vs. Purdue Pharma”)
Sarah Burgess, Impeachment: American Crime Story (“Man Handled”)
Molly Smith Metzler, Maid (“Snaps”)
Mike White, The White Lotus
Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Francesca Gregorini, The Dropout (“Iron Sisters”)
Hiro Murai, Station Eleven (“Wheel of Fire”)
Michael Showalter, The Dropout (“Green Juice”)
Danny Strong, Dopesick (“The People vs. Purdue Pharma”)
John Wells, Maid (“Sky Blue”)
Mike White, The White Lotus
Competition Program
The Amazing Race
Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls
Nailed It!
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Top Chef
The Voice
Variety Talk Series
The Daily Show With Trevor Noah
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Late Night With Seth Meyers
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Variety Sketch Series
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Saturday Night Live
Live Updates From the 2022 Emmys
Succession vs. Squid Game, Ted Lasso vs. Barry, and, of course, red-carpet fashion. Follow the updates. | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/emmys-2022-winners-list | 2022-09-13T00:51:14Z | vanityfair.com | control | https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/emmys-2022-winners-list | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Saturday Night Live veteran Kenan Thompson may be a first-time Emmy host, but his opening monologue at the Emmys 2022 was anything but amateur. “It is I, the mayor of television, Kenan Thompson,” the 44-year-old comedian and six-time Emmy nominee began the 74th Emmy Awards to a buzzing crowd at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. “TV is all we have,” he then declared, “from Netflix and chill to Paramount+ and eating dinner alone.”
Puzzlingly enough, though, a top-hat-clad Thompson’s opening monologue was largely an ode to TV that is no longer airing, despite an onslaught of TV currently on the air.
At one point he danced along to the Friends theme song, “I’ll Be There for You,” complete with a burnt orange couch and colorful umbrellas. He then quipped: “Eh, you all ever see Living Single? I really think you’d like it,” a nod to the similarities between both ’90s-era sitcoms. He then appeared in a box in the Brady Bunch family theme song and even introduced a cameo from the cast of the original series. That was followed by performances from Thompson as Ice-T in Law & Order and a Targaryen (wig included!) in Game of Thrones. The only nominated show to get a shout-out? That would be Netflix’s Stranger Things, which earned 13 Emmy nods.
In his opening monologue, Thompson avoided any jabs at Will Smith and Chris Rock’s Oscar altercation, although several hours of the show remain. Prior to the telecast, Thompson indicated that he would resist easy punch lines about the incident—or any humor that could potentially put him in the line of fire. “You know, I’m not going out there, like, hurting anybody’s feelings for the sake of other people laughing,” he previously told Deadline. “We’re supposed to all be laughing together, even that person the joke is about.”
Thompson also made it clear that he would center his hosting remarks on the year’s biggest nominees, many of which, he confessed to the Los Angeles Times, he had yet to see. “I’m just keeping it natural and watching what looks appealing,” Thompson said of catching up on the nominated shows. “But I really should go down the list and comb through everything so at least I know the faces when I run into them.”
If his monologue is any indication, Thompson hasn’t binge-watched too many of this year’s potential winners.
Live Updates From the 2022 Emmys
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Emmys 2022 Red Carpet: All the Fashion, Outfits & Looks
Roll out the red carpet, because it’s already time for the 2022 Emmys. On Monday, the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards will honor the best in American television with an awards ceremony hosted by Kenan Thompson and broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. All eyes will be on the cast, crew, and creators of Succession, as HBO’s fan favorite is leading the charge with 25 nominations. Close behind are The White Lotus and the Jason Sudeikis–led Ted Lasso, each with 20 nominations.
While you’re putting the finishing touches on your 2022 Emmys ballot, TV’s biggest stars are in hair and makeup, making last-minute adjustments to their long-planned looks—because hours before nervous nominees make their way to their seats, winners are announced, and heartfelt speeches are delivered, style takes center stage on the Emmy red carpet. And with a list of attendees that includes fashion favorites like Donald Glover, Hoyeon, Sandra Oh, Lizzo, Zendaya, and more, the red carpet will showcase a bevy of looks (and sartorial decisions) made by Hollywood’s most coveted stylists. White Lotus costars Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Natasha Rothwell, and Sydney Sweeney are all nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or movie, which will make for an unforgettable photo op.
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The East St. Louis Flyers have been the dominant football program in the Metro East for decades, but there have been two worthy challengers in the Edwardsville Tigers and O'Fallon Panthers.
The battle of the Cats will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday night in a Southwestern Conference showdown at O'Fallon. Both teams are 3-0 and scored respective non-conference victories over top Missouri teams this season.
Edwardsville opened the season with a thrilling double-overtime road victory against perennial Southeast Missouri power Jackson.
In the season’s second week, O'Fallon defeated Troy, a team that advanced to the Missouri Class 6 state semifinals last season.
O'Fallon has a talented group of seniors leading its offense. Quarterback Colt Michael has thrown for 704 yards and 10 touchdown passes. Running back Christopher Coleman has rushed for 369 yards and three touchdowns, while athletic 6'4" wide receiver Jalen Smith has 15 receptions for 293 yards and five touchdowns.
Edwardsville is led by junior dual-threat quarterback Jake Curry, who has rushed for 143 yards and passed for 343 yards and three touchdowns. His top receiver is junior Kellen Brnfre who has 193 yards and four touchdowns. Junior running back Ka'Shawn Larson is the team's leading rusher with 150 yards.
After playing Edwardsville, O'Fallon will host East St. Louis at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Edwardsville travels to East St. Louis on Oct. 14.
*AAA Showdown in St. Peters
Last season was historic for Archdiocesan Athletic Association programs St. Mary's and Lutheran-St. Charles, with both programs winning their first state championships. Lutheran St. Charles won the Class 2 state championship while St. Mary's won the Class 3 state title.
The conference foes will face off at 7 p.m. Friday night. Lutheran-St. Charles is 3-0 while St. Mary's is 2-1 with its only loss coming last Friday at Illinois large school Naperville Neaqua Valley.
Both teams have looked strong in the early part of the season and look primed to make another big run in the state playoffs later this season.
Lutheran-St. Charles is coming off an impressive 49-3 victory over St. Dominic, which was a Class 4 state quarterfinalist last season. Senior Allen Mitchell scored three touchdowns on the evening while sophomore Mike Gerdine threw five touchdown passes. Senior Michael Parr, Jr. is a top receiving threat while sophomore Ayden Harris and junior Isaiah Rubio lead the defense.
St. Mary's has a potent offensive attack led by senior running back Jamal Roberts, who has rushed for 431 yards and five touchdowns. Senior John Roberts Jr has also scored three rushing touchdowns. Wide receiver Chase Hendricks has three touchdown receptions while senior Kaliel Boyd is one of the top players on defense.
*Week 3 Standout Performers
*Running back Quaran Williams of Parkway North rushed for 175 yards and four touchdowns in a 44-20 victory over McCluer.
*Running back Elijah Stevens of Rockwood Summit rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns and scored on a 90-yard kickoff return in the Falcons 50-14 victory over Parkway Central.
*Running back Ralph Dixon of CBC rushed for 148 yards on seven carries and three touchdowns in the Cadets' 63-35 victory over SLUH.
*Running back Da'Kion Phillips of Lift for Life rushed for 225 yards on 24 carries and four touchdowns in the Hawks 38-3 victory over John Burroughs.
*Quarterback Antwon McKay of Cardinal Ritter completed 11 of 18 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions' 35-6 victory over Duchesne.
*Running back Kevin Emmanuel of Eureka rushed for 272 yards on 34 carries in the Wildcats' 31-30 victory over Kirkwood.
*Running back Deion Brown of Kirkwood rushed for 215 yards on 34 carries in the Pioneers' 31-30 loss to Eureka.
*Quarterback Jayden Barrett of Ritenour completed 15 of 23 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown in the Huskies 33-27 victory over Ladue.
*Quarterback Winston Moore of MICDS rushed for three touchdowns and passed for one TD in the Rams' 59-20 victory over Westminster.
*Quarterback Gerard Grewe of Priory rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown and passed for 166 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-16 victory over Lutheran South.
*What's On Tap for Week 4
Riverview Gardens (1-2) at Jennings (2-1), Thursday, 5 p.m.
Vashon (1-1) at SLUH (0-3), Friday, 6 p.m.
Francis Howell North (2-1) at Francis Howell (3-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Pattonville (2-1) at Lindbergh (3-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Troy (2-1) at Francis Howell Central (3-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Cardinal Ritter (3-0) at Helias (2-1), Friday, 7 p.m.
Summit (2-1) at Parkway North (3-0), Friday, 7 p.m.
Priory (2-1) at MICDS (3-0), 1 p.m.
East St. Louis (1-2) at Belleville East (2-1), Saturday, 1 p.m.
*Lindenwood wins D1 debut
On the collegiate football front, I must give a tip of the cap to my alma mater Lindenwood University for winning its first game as a NCAA Division I program. The Lions rallied from a 17-6 deficit to defeat host Houston Baptist 21-20 in dramatic fashion last Saturday night. The Lions scored the winning points with 30 seconds left when former St. Mary's standout Jalen Bethany blocked a punt, which was recovered by Andrew Martin for a touchdown. Lindenwood will host Keiser University on Saturday night in its home opener at 6 p.m. in St. Charles. | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/inside_sports/cat-fight/article_a0e5aee8-32cf-11ed-aff7-23a28e2d553a.html | 2022-09-13T00:54:35Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/inside_sports/cat-fight/article_a0e5aee8-32cf-11ed-aff7-23a28e2d553a.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Former Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel told The Kansas City Star’s Vahe Gregorian that he thinks Luther Burden could have the same positive impact on recruiting that future NFL wide receiver Jeremy Maclin did after 2006.
“The message [Pinkel] started sensing and hearing was along the lines of ‘Maclin went to Mizzou? OK, let’s go. Good things are happening at Mizzou,’” Gregorian wrote.
Burden made a solid entrance into the college football world in Missouri’s 52-24 thumping of Louisiana Tech on Sept. 1 in Columbia.
He caught three passes for 17 yards, including a five-yard touchdown. He lined up in the “wildcat” formation a few times, took a direct snap from center and totaled three carries for 26 yards and a touchdown.
I thought Tigers head coach Eliah Drinkwitz would tell the world, especially potential recruits, “We are going to turn Luther Burden loose on Kansas State.”
The opposite happened, and Drinkwitz hinted it would be that way.
“[Burden is] a young player, he's got a lot of talent and ability but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves," Drinkwitz told media members on the eve of last Saturday’s game in Manhattan, Kansas.
"It's gonna be a big test for him and all of us this week going on the road and playing in this environment."
Another Drinkwitz comment confused me.
“He's a good player, he studies the playbook. I think we'll find a better test [at K-State.]. We've been able to rep a lot of that stuff for the better part of two weeks [in preparation for the first game] and now everything happens a lot faster and you're gonna have to flush that and say, 'okay, this is how we're doing this thing this week.'"
Which “good players” don’t study the playbook?
Second, Burden was rated as the No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the nation. His five-star status helped soar Missouri’s recruiting class to No. 16 in the nation, the highest the school has ever achieved, according to 247 Sports.
Burden, a five-star recruit who went to East St. Louis High, did not have his talent utilized in the 40-12 beat down K-State put on Missouri. He had one rushing attempt for six yards and caught one pass for three yards. That comes to two touches for a total of nine yards.
Burden is a five-star gem and didn’t get the chances that many walk-on receivers did across America last Saturday. What gives, Coach Drinkwitz?
You have a marvelous player, one who has demonstrated he can do great things with the football in his hands. Obviously, you need to get him the football.
Burden was one of the most feared punt and kickoff returners in Illinois during his years with the Flyers. Missouri should pick its shots and give him a few more chances, and that includes on special teams.
The Tigers had nothing going on at K-State offensively, yet Burden only had two touches in the game. That does not make any sense.
By the way, every other comment on Mizzou message boards has Burden in the transfer portal the first day he becomes eligible, the day after bowl game selections are announced on Dec. 5, 2022.
I don’t think the situation is that dramatic.
Yes, there is a learning curve. Let Burden learn on the job, not on the sideline. Give Burden the football more often, and he’ll give Missouri a lot more on the field and on the recruiting trail.
The Reid Roundup
Look, I was a doubter. Now, I think Albert Pujols will top 700 home runs this season..It was a tremendous run for Frances Tiafoe at the US Open. Tiafoe became the first Black American man to reach the tournament’s semifinal round since Arthur Ashe in 1972. Tiafoe lost to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in an epic five-set match that lasted more than four hours. Alcaraz won the US Open two days later…It’s good to see that Willie O’Ree is in good health. The NHL Hall of Famer, known as the NHL’s Jackie Robinson, broke that league’s color barrier with the Boston Bruins on January 18, 1958. He resides in San Diego, visited Petco Park on Sept. 10, and posed for a photo with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, and players Mookie Betts and Justin Turner. | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/sports_eye/it-s-time-to-turn-luther-burden-loose-on-mizzou-foes/article_29372e12-32cf-11ed-8761-5b452da1e862.html | 2022-09-13T00:54:41Z | stlamerican.com | control | https://www.stlamerican.com/sports/sports_columnists/sports_eye/it-s-time-to-turn-luther-burden-loose-on-mizzou-foes/article_29372e12-32cf-11ed-8761-5b452da1e862.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
One of the last Republican House primaries of the midterm cycle has emerged as a proxy battle between House GOP leaders and factions of the Republican party.
Candidates vying to face vulnerable Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District are jockeying over how Trumpy and conservative they are, as millions of outside dollars are being poured into the race and attacks have gotten personal in the run-up to the Tuesday primary.
Matt Mowers, a former Trump appointee in the State Department, has the endorsement of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), as well as Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley.
His closest competition is Karoline Leavitt, a 25-year-old former press aide in the Trump White House and in House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) congressional office, has endorsements from Stefanik, Reps. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), as well as from Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah).
And she’s proven to be a strong fundraiser, bringing in more than $1.5 million during the primary cycle.
In response, the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with McCarthy, has poured more than $1.5 million into the race to support Mowers with digital and television ads, direct mail, phone calls and text messages. Mowers himself has raised $1.7 million, slightly more than Leavitt.
Leavitt has argued that her youth is a party-expanding asset. But well-funded forces are arguing that she is too young and inexperienced to flip the seat.
The Defending Main Street super PAC, part of a network of groups that supports more centrist Republican candidates, has pumped nearly $1.3 million into campaigning against Leavitt.
A television ad released by the super PAC just before Labor Day billed her as “immature and irresponsible,” featuring an old video of Leavitt saying, “Listen up, hoe bags,” before bursting into laughter.
The Republican Main Street Partnership PAC, another organization in the group’s network, endorsed Mowers.
Leavitt says the ad is a sign that the establishment is afraid of her.
“Voters are smart. The negative, desperate, disgusting smears that the establishment and these dirty money super PACs are waging against not only me, but my family, are completely backfiring,” Leavitt told The Hill in an interview. “Voters understand, thanks to President Trump, that when they are attacking you, it means you’re over the target and you’re winning.”
Mowers has also faced consistent attacks from his opponents, including in an ad from Leavitt focusing on the fact that he voted in both New Hampshire and New Jersey presidential primaries in 2016. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office said that he did not violate the state’s law.
Mowers faced Pappas as the Republican nominee for the seat in 2020, losing by 5 points. This year, after redistricting, the nonpartisan election handicappers at the Cook Political Report say the seat is more of a toss-up.
Some internal and independent polls conducted last month showed Mowers with double-digit leads over Leavitt. But other surveys show a much more competitive race, with a late August poll from the University of New Hampshire finding Mowers leading at 26 percent and Leavitt at 24 percent support.
Other candidates in the crowded race are also pumping their conservative credentials.
Retired broadcast journalist Gail Huff Brown, wife of former Massachusetts U.S. Senator and New Zealand Ambassador under Trump Scott Brown, scored an endorsement from Fox News host Sean Hannity.
State Rep. Tim Baxter, another 25-year-old who is endorsed by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), slightly defended Leavitt from the Main Street ad while also knocking her for arguing that her youth is an asset.
“I just don’t think that people should be campaigning on identity politics. I think you’re never too young or too old,” Baxter told The Hill, also knocking the outside spending. “People are sick of these politicians that are bought and paid for. The people of New Hampshire don’t want a pawn for the swamp as the representative in D.C.”
While different factions of the MAGA movement war with each other in the race, former President Trump himself has stayed silent. He endorsed Mowers in 2020.
But that has not kept candidates from making him central to the race. Trump’s name repeatedly came up at a recent primary debate.
Leavitt leaned into Trump’s unproven claims about the 2020 election, saying in the debate that she believes it was stolen from Trump and that President Biden did not win 81 million votes.
“That’s a preposterous claim,” she said.
The Mowers campaign went as far as to send out a mailer this week that pictured him alongside Trump, and featured the first part of Trump’s 2020 tweet in which he praised and endorsed Mowers — but cutting off the line about endorsements.
“Matt worked tirelessly with President Trump to secure the border, restore America’s energy independence and advance the America First agenda,” John Corbett, a spokesman for Matt Mowers, told The Hill in a statement. “In the days leading up to the primary, Matt is crisscrossing the district offering his solutions to fix the problems, like inflation and high gas prices, created by Joe Biden.”
Though Leavitt had previously said she would vote for McCarthy for House Speaker if she gets to Congress and Republicans would take back the House, she appears to have soured on him after his PAC’s mass spending.
“Kevin McCarthy and the establishment are spending millions and millions of dollars to buy the seat. So I won’t be very inclined to help the establishment when I get down there,” Leavitt told The Hill. | https://www.wspa.com/hill-politics/new-hampshire-house-primary-emerges-as-gop-proxy-war/ | 2022-09-13T00:59:03Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/hill-politics/new-hampshire-house-primary-emerges-as-gop-proxy-war/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
(The Hill) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning for doctors and patients on Thursday after it received reports of people with breast implants being diagnosed with multiple types of cancer.
Binita Ashar, the director of the Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices in the agency’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said in a release that the FDA received reports of squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas in the capsule or scar tissue near the implants.
Ashar said the FDA reviewed the reports and determined that such occurrences are rare, but the agency wanted to provide “clear and understandable information” to the public as soon as possible.
Some of those who reported having cancer had symptoms of swelling, pain, lumps or skin changes, Ashar said.
She said these reports are separate from breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, which the FDA started warning about more than 10 years ago.
Ashar said the agency does not have enough information to conclude if the implants cause certain cancers or if some implants pose a higher risk than others. Any instances of squamous cell carcinoma, lymphoma or any cancer near the scar tissue around breast implants should be reported to the FDA as a result.
“Our collective understanding has advanced significantly because of the efforts to study, communicate and act when needed,” she said. “As the agency moves further into adopting modernized approaches to our regulatory responsibilities to promote faster science-based decision-making, accurate data is crucial.”
Ashar said the FDA will conduct a literature review and continue its partnership with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to identify ways to collect more detailed information about these cases. | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/fda-issues-safety-alert-over-reports-of-cancer-in-scar-tissue-around-breast-implants/ | 2022-09-13T00:59:11Z | wspa.com | control | https://www.wspa.com/news/national/fda-issues-safety-alert-over-reports-of-cancer-in-scar-tissue-around-breast-implants/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
PARKERSBURG-Gerald Dean Peters, 72, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Thunder Bay Medical Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Bethel Reformed Church in rural Aplington, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.
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ACKELY-Alfred Prescott, 93, of Ackley, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Alden United Methodist Church with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
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ACKLEY - Alfred Prescott, 93, of Ackley, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Alden United Methodist Church with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.
Alfred Stanley Prescott was born in Iowa Falls to Alfred and Gladys (Ellingson) Prescott. He graduated from Popejoy High School in 1947. After high school, he enlisted into the United States Army and was stationed in Austria. On June 19, 1952, Alfred was united in marriage to Marilyn Neely at Camp Roberts in San Luis Obisbo, Calif. They farmed for over 40 years north of Alden, near Popejoy. They sold the farm in 1995 and moved to Ackley.
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PARKERSBURG-Gerald Dean Peters, 72, of Parkersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Thunder Bay Medical Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Bethel Reformed Church in rural Aplington, with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Parkersburg.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, at the church.
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ACKELY-Alfred Prescott, 93, of Ackley, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Alden United Methodist Church with burial in the Alden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls. | http://www.timescitizen.com/obituaries/death_notices/prescott-alfred-friday-sept-9-2022-copy/article_29828ea4-328c-11ed-a8ae-1b3aec5df382.html | 2022-09-13T01:01:32Z | timescitizen.com | control | http://www.timescitizen.com/obituaries/death_notices/prescott-alfred-friday-sept-9-2022-copy/article_29828ea4-328c-11ed-a8ae-1b3aec5df382.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Kenneth M. Folks (Mike), 77, of Garwin, passed away on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home, next to his loving wife and ready to cheer on the Iowa State Cyclones to victory.
At this time cremation rites have been accorded, and no formal services are currently planned. Memorials in Kenny’s name may be directed to Iowa River Hospice Home or the Tama County Humane Society. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.
Kenneth M. Folks was born to Kenneth Howard and Wanda (Hutchison) Folks on June 9, 1945 in Iowa Falls. He later would graduate from Alden High School in the class of 1963. Kenny worked for Burton Plumbing and Heating in Iowa Falls until 1965.
Kenny was drafted in 1965 to serve in the United States Army, where he would serve his country during the Vietnam War. He was later honorably discharged.
On Aug. 1, 1974 Kenny was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sherry Bell, at the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown. He worked for Fisher Controls in Marshalltown in their bargaining unit, from which he would retire in December of 2000.
Kenny was a proud member of the UAW Local 893 and the Iowa State Cyclone Wrestling Club. In his free time, he enjoyed watching Iowa State and UNI football and wrestling, going to high school wrestling meets, going fishing, trips to Canada with his family, camping, traveling, woodworking projects, gardening and going out on his recumbent trike.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sherry; his sister Linda (Ron) Lemke, of Iowa Falls; his two nephews: Lance (Charlotte) Lemke, of Iowa Falls and Bryce (Josie) Lemke of Nevada; and his pet cat: Bitty-Bit.
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Summit Carbon Solutions, one of the hazardous pipeline companies with plans to cross Hardin County, was granted a Motion to Reconsider with the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB), in reference to presenting an emergency response plan. This plan would have asked how Summit would “equip Hardin County and others similarly situated to meet the prime objective of protecting the health, safety and property of the public.”
According to court documents, in July the (IUB) had originally issued an order that Summit produce “risk assessment and modeling information” and its “emergency response plan” for their pipeline, which zig zags the entire north and south length across the county, affecting population centers of New Providence, Eldora, Steamboat Rock, Ackley and Iowa Falls.
On Aug. 3, Summit filed a motion to reconsider the ruling. In turn, on Aug. 12, Hardin County Attorney Darrell Meyer filed a Resistance to Summit’s Motion to Reconsider with the IUB.
The proposed pipeline crosses 40 county roadways, multiple waterways and adjacent conservation areas, court documents state, adding. When it comes to bearing the burdens invited by the proposed pipeline project, the scales should favor public safety and Hardin County’s interest in protecting its interest.
Then in another turn of events, the IUB changed their minds and granted Summit’s motion to reconsider.
“The Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA), this is the legal arm of Iowa Department of Justice that represents all consumers before the Iowa Utilities Board, filed a general pleading designed to protect all Iowans,” Hardin County Attorney Darrel Meyer said. “We sent a motion to intervene so we could weigh in a little bit. The OCA had requested seven things of Summit – two were public safety and a safety risk assessment and plan.”
Summit asked IUB to reconsider on the requirement to disclose those plans, and Hardin County filed a resistance so that the order with the IUB stands, Meyer said. “We have all these communities that will be affected if something goes wrong. (We wanted them to) please stick with their previous order, but the IUB changed their mind. I think they ‘blinked.’ There are federal rules that IUB doesn’t have the authority to overrule. The IUB blinked – that’s what happened.”
Meyer said the IUB was going along with the OCA, requiring Summit to disclose a risk assessment now, rather than later. However, the Federal rule says they can disclose later. “The IUB said I guess this is covered by Federal rules, not us.”
IUB issued that ruling earlier this month.
“If someone wanted to appeal, there would be a process,” Meyer said. “An appeal process would take as long as the federal rules requiring them to disclose.”
“No one is a fan of eminent domain either,” Meyer continued. “And we come around to making appointments at the end of this year. Being on the Condemnation Board will have more importance than it has in a generation. That Condemnation Board will determine the value of property, then it goes through court system after that.”
Meyer also said getting the pipeline companies to decide on not building a pipeline would be an “uphill battle. It’s hard to stop a train. How do you get in the way of 7 billion dollars? Congress set the table by creating 45Q tax incentives and we ‘re just stuck in the middle of these forces. Someone (the pipeline companies) wants to take advantage of incentive created by Congress, and we’re getting squeezed in the middle.”
When the OCA filed resistance, they mentioned Hardin County in their resistance, Meyer said. “The IUB kind of backed off the recent order. They acknowledged it won’t be easy on them. We’re trying to make them be aware and ‘don’t forget about us.’ At least they’re acknowledging the problem.” | http://www.timescitizen.com/order-against-summit-reversed/article_7d423fb6-32a1-11ed-9450-572c9674d659.html | 2022-09-13T01:01:44Z | timescitizen.com | control | http://www.timescitizen.com/order-against-summit-reversed/article_7d423fb6-32a1-11ed-9450-572c9674d659.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Team chemistry can play a large role in competitive sports, and Iowa Falls-Alden found the right mix during a strong performance in Belmond.
Coming off a rough outing last week in Webster City, head coach Brook Tuttle elected to take only upperclassmen to the Belmond-Klemme Invitational, and the players shined brightly during a 5-0 day that resulted in a team championship.
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Starting the season 10-0, South Hardin had not had to bounce back from a loss yet.
Last Tuesday the No. 12 Tigers suffered their first defeat and then hosted their home tournament on Saturday. The hosts went 2-2 on the day. They opened with a 21-8, 21-15 win over Edgewood-Colesburg before falling to Boone 25-23, 18-21 and 16-14 in bracket play. They defeated Central City 17-21, 21-12 and 15-11. In the semifinals SH dropped a thrilling three-set match to Greene County 21-18, 14-21, 15-9.
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Ellsworth Community traveled over the Minnesota border on Friday night to take on Division III foe Riverland Community College.
The Blue Devils (3-5) tallied 42 kills and 81 digs in the four set victory over the visiting Panthers. ECC struggled in serve-receive as Riverland put down 13 service aces in the win.
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Carnival Cruise Line’s new addition, Carnival Luminosa, has entered dry dock, and progress is good. The vessel was handed over to Carnival from Costa Cruises just last week. Since the cruise ship entered the dry dock, the hull has been stripped, ready for her new livery, and her new name is already visible.
Carnival will make several other updates to her newest Spirit-class cruise ship, including bringing some of the most popular features and outlets loved by Carnival Cruise Line fans.
Carnival Luminosa Dry Dock Works Underway
Carnival Cruise Line is making quick work of the updates it plans to make to its newest cruise ship, Carnival Luminosa. Costa Cruises handed over the vessel to Carnival Cruise Line during an official handover ceremony in Palermo, Italy.
The Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo is the same that Carnival Cruise Line has used for several other vessels in the past year to bring the new livery to the fleet, which shows in the progress that has been made in the past couple of days.
Carnival Luminosa‘s paint has already been stripped from the front part of the vessel, and workers have been busy placing the new name on the hull. In the following days, workers will be busy putting a primer coat on the now bare hull, followed by a beautiful new livery.
The new paint scheme consists of a navy blue hull that swoops from the bow to close to the waterline, bordered by thin white and red lines. Carnival first introduced this livery on the fleet’s new flagship, Mardi Gras, and it has since been introduced to other Carnival ships.
Carnival Luminosa spent over a decade sailing for Costa Cruises; Carnival Corporation also owns the Italian cruise line. Fincantieri built the vessel at the Marghera Shipyard in Venice, Italy, in 2009.
At 92,720 gross tons and with space for 2,826 guests, she is officially part of the Spirit-class ships popular with Carnival’s guests but also includes some of the features of the Vista-class ships. Many popular outlets from those ships will be installed onboard Carnival Luminosa in the coming weeks.
Carnival Luminosa Will Be a Feast of Recognition
She might have sailed for a different cruise line since 2009, but in just a few weeks, the first guests to board her in Brisbane, Australia, will be able to enjoy everything that has made the Spirit-class ships so popular over the years.
Deck two will be the center of attention for indoor activities, which includes the Luminosa Theater, which covers Deck one, Deck two, and Deck three forward. Here Carnival will feature its signature Playlist Productions performances.
Other outlets on deck two include Ocean Plaza and Plaza Bar, Bonsai Sushi Express, the Luminosa Casino and Bar, The Warehouse arcade games, Supernova Atrium, Guests services, and shore excursion desk, and nightlife options such as the Piano Bar 88 and Altair Nightclub, and the main dining room.
On Deck three, guests will find the Limelight Lounge, JaveBlue Café, The Carnival Store, and the Alchemy Bar. Decks four through eight are reserved for guest accommodations. We find the Cloud 9 Spa, Lido Pool Area, RedFrog Rum Bar, the Lido Marketplace, Pizzeria del Capitano, and Ol’ Fashioned Barbeque on deck nine.
Deck ten is reserved for Camp Ocean and Night Owls, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Club O2, and the Sunset Bar. Deck 11 and 12 will be the place where kids can unleash their energy at the Outdoor Playground and will also be the place where the jogging track and basketball court are located.
Carnival Luminosa will sail her inaugural season in Australia, starting November 6. From May next year, Carnival Luminosa will be repositioning to Alaska. Homeporting from Seattle, Washington, Carnival Luminosa will offer guests 7-night cruises to Alaska. | https://www.cruisehive.com/dry-dock-update-on-carnival-cruise-lines-additional-spirit-class-ship/81422 | 2022-09-13T01:03:11Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/dry-dock-update-on-carnival-cruise-lines-additional-spirit-class-ship/81422 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
For the first time since restarting cruise operations in July 2021, Carnival Cruise Line is bringing back its whimsical “Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast” event featuring The Cat in The Hat and Friends. The once-per-cruise offering will again be available fleetwide from October 1, 2022.
Seuss at Sea Breakfast Returning
Carnival hinted at the return of this popular event several days ago along with other onboard offering changes, but its return has now been confirmed and guests will be able to book this themed breakfast for all cruises departing on Saturday, October 1 or later.
The restart of the colorful and whimsical breakfast event follows shortly after Carnival Cruise Line has resumed other popular dining options that were either closed due to pandemic conditions or staffing shortages that have plagued the cruise industry since the restart.
Earlier this month, the behind-the-scenes galley tour returned as part of the Chef’s Table dining experience, which had itself been on temporary hiatus from mid-May through late June. Similarly, the afternoon tea event – a popular socializing interlude for many guests – returned to all Carnival ships as of September 6, 2022.
Other dining options that have also recently returned aboard Carnival ships include the full reopening of Cucina del Capitano in early August and the introduction of new onboard drink choices, including hard seltzers and exclusive new lagers.
About the Breakfast
The Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast features much more than just oddly-colored eggs and popular pork products. Also on the menu are brightly colored fruits, gravity-defying fluffy pancakes, funky French toast, “Moose Juice” (orange juice) and “Goose Juice” (apple juice).
Traditional breakfast offerings are also part of the whimsical menu, such as fruit parfaits, omelets, cereal, steak and eggs, coffee, and more – finished with sweet but light desserts appropriate to start the day.
As with other dining venues onboard, guests can order more than one entrée or side if they wish, for no extra cost.
The breakfast is described in quirky rhyme on Carnival’s website: “The Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with the Cat in the Hat and friends — It’s a mouthful when it’s said, but delicious to enjoy,
whether you’re a mom or a dad, or a girl or a boy!”
Guests of all ages are welcome at the event, which is suitable for every family member. The cost is $7 per person, no matter what age.
Along with a fun and memorable menu, guests at the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast will also be able to make fun memories by meeting popular Dr. Seuss characters, including The Cat in the Hat, Sam I Am, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and more.
Character appearances may vary by ship, but all guests will have ample photo opportunities if desired.
The entire dining space is also colorfully decorated in bold shades popular with Dr. Seuss illustrations, and photo spots are set up for plenty of fun pics where guests are welcome to use their own cameras to capture each moment.
Dr. Seuss-themed ice carvings, special attire for dining staff, quirky music, and other special surprises make this a fun event for everyone.
How to Join In
The Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast is part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Seuss at Sea partnership, which began in 2013. and has been expanded over the years to include storytimes, character appearances, parades, games, and more.
The delicious dining is only offered once per cruise, typically on the last sea day, and sells out quickly not only because of its fun vibe, but because of its incredibly affordable price.
Depending on the ship’s size and dining space availability, two seatings may be offered to accommodate more guests, but it is best to make reservations as soon as possible so as not to miss out. | https://www.cruisehive.com/popular-character-breakfast-returning-to-all-carnival-cruise-ships/81395 | 2022-09-13T01:03:17Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/popular-character-breakfast-returning-to-all-carnival-cruise-ships/81395 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Carnival-owned Princess Cruises has announced an exclusive five-year licensing agreement with the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, Xponential Fitness.
In partnership with the line’s exclusive provider of health, wellness, and fitness at sea, OneSpaWorld, this licensing agreement will make Princess Cruises the first cruise line to offer multiple curated fitness brands for customizable guest fitness experiences at sea.
Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness Partnership
An exclusive five-year licensing agreement with Xponential Fitness, Inc. has been announced by Princess Cruises, kicking off the incorporation of the fitness brand’s outstanding boutique exercise experiences at sea.
Xponential Fitness will partner with OneSpaWorld, the line’s exclusive provider of health, wellness, and fitness at sea, and the fitness brand’s extensive offerings will be managed by OneSpaWorld’s fitness professionals and staff in onboard fitness and spa facilities.
This partnership will make Princess Cruises the first major cruise line to offer multiple curated fitness brands to create customizable guest fitness experiences at sea and will be available onboard all of Princess’ 15 ships.
With a minimum total of 120 licensed studio experiences and over eight Xponential brands across the fleet, the new fitness experiences will be made available onboard, including programs such as Club Pilates, Pure Barre, Yoga Six, CycleBar, Row House, AKT Dance, and StretchLab.
The president of Princess Cruises, John Padgett, stated, “Our goal is simply to provide the best vacation experiences in the world at the best value. Blending Xponential’s unmatched boutique fitness brand portfolio with OneSpaWorld’s beautifully-curated fitness program, developed over the course of our 25-year exclusive collaboration, allows us to align the most iconic brand in cruising with the best and most comprehensive offerings in the fitness industry.”
“Whether at your home, your local studio, your stateroom, the ship fitness center, sports court or lido deck, our guests can engage with Pure Barre, Club Pilates, YogaSix, StretchLab, Stride or any of their favorite fitness experiences,” Padgett added.
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Across its ten brands, Xponential Fitness has a mission to make boutique fitness accessible to everyone, and this five-year licensing agreement will further support its mission in expanding its inclusive offerings at sea.
XPLUS Virtual On-Demand
The largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, Xponential Fitness Inc., will also be provided on Princess Cruises via Xponential Fitness’ XPLUS virtual on-demand studio class subscription service.
XPLUS will be available in more than 23,000 staterooms on Princess’ proprietary digital content platform, OceanView. Guests will not need not be Xponential Fitness members to enjoy in-studio live classes and in-stateroom on-demand classes.
Furthermore, Princess guests will have the ability to continue their onboard experience post-cruise through XPASS at exclusive Princess discounted prices.
Danyal Ali, President of XPASS at Xponential Fitness, said, “This partnership will broaden the fitness experience available to the millions of guests who sail on Princess.”
“Our wide variety of fitness offerings, ranging from stretching to cycling, will provide everyone, including avid Xponential members and first-timers, the opportunity to experience our brands in addition to the existing extensive suite of OneSpaWorld services offered on board.”
“We look forward to working closely with OneSpaWorld to create extraordinary value for Princess and its guests. Clearly, the strong synergies among Princess Cruises, Xponential Fitness, and OneSpaWorld will create value for all involved in the partnership,” Ali explained.
The cruise line will also make Xponential Fitness merchandise available in onboard retail stores and on Princess’ on-demand services platform OceanNow.
Additionally, customized equipment packages from Xponential Fitness partners have been designed to complement its onboard boutique studios, delivered at sea by OneSpaWorld, one of the largest health and wellness services companies in the world.
In the excitement of this new licensing agreement, CEO, President, and Executive Chairman of OneSpaWorld, Leonard Fluxman stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Princess and Xponential to expand our delivery of personalized, custom Princess guest experiences at sea by incorporating the premier Xponential Fitness studio fitness brand content and its market-leading multi-modality programming into our offering.”
Read Also: Princess Cruises Introduces New Stateroom Upgrade Bidding Program
“Together with the Xponential Fitness team, we will design remarkable Princess-inspired fitness experiences for each Princess guest, continuing our 25-year commitment to innovate and deliver marvelous new guest experiences and memories,” Fluxman added.
As the line’s newest wellness partner, Xponential Fitness offerings will be made available at exclusive discounts to Princess Cruises’ more than 30,000 employees.
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Following the example set by a majority of cruise lines in the past weeks, Virgin Voyages has made various updates to its health and safety protocols. The cruise line will no longer require guests to be fully vaccinated, with only unvaccinated guests needing to provide a negative test result.
Virgin Voyages became the first cruise line to remove pre-cruise testing in July 2022 but seemed to have waited to see how other cruise lines fared with removing the mandatory vaccination status. The new protocols will come into effect later this month.
Virgin Voyages Opens Up Cruises to Everyone
Virgin Voyages, a relatively new cruise line owned by Richard Branson, brings its protocols in line with most of the cruise industry. Starting September 18 on Valiant Lady and September 21 onboard Scarlet Lady, guests will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination to board either vessel.
In a statement on its website, the cruise line said the following: “In accordance with our industry standards and with consideration and guidance by the CDC, we are adjusting our protocols. As of 09/18/22 on Valiant Lady and 09/21/22 on Scarlet Lady, we’re opening up our voyages to everyone, including unvaccinated Sailors.”
Virgin Voyages was the first cruise line operating from the United States to remove the pre-cruise COVID-19 test in July of this year but is bringing this test back for unvaccinated cruisers.
If guests have not been fully vaccinated, they must bring a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before sailing. If they cannot get tested in time, guests can also test at the terminal for a fee of $30 on the day of embarkation. Guests are still asked to test before sailing at all times, whether vaccinated or not.
Crew members onboard will still be fully vaccinated and tested regularly.
What If You Test Positive Before Sailing Onboard?
Virgin Voyages will allow booked guests to change their voyage date if a guest does test positive or was exposed within ten days of departure. Guests can also opt for a full future voyage credit to use toward a booking later.
If guests test positive at the terminal, the same applies; guests can rebook or get a future voyage credit. Guests that test positive while onboard will get a pro-rated amount based on the number of days they’ve missed.
For example, if someone tests positive on day two of a four-night voyage and there is a need to quarantine for the last two days — they would receive a 50% future cruise credit based on the voyage fare paid.
Once positive guests debark the ship, and there is a need to quarantine shoreside, Virgin Voyages will cover the cost of the quarantine hotel and any changes to travel arrangements.
Where are the Virgin Voyages Ships Now?
The 110,000 gross tons Scarlet Lady, the first ship for Virgin Voyages, is currently offering four- and five-night itineraries from Miami, Florida. The vessel operates cruises to the eastern Caribbean, sailing to Puerto Plata and Bimini, and the western Caribbean, sailing to Cozumel and Bimini.
Sistership Valiant Lady, which started operations earlier this year, is currently sailing seven-night voyages from Barcelona, Spain. She will be repositioning to Miami, Florida, beginning October 16, with the first voyage from Miami scheduled for October 30.
This 6-night Valiant Miami Mermaiden voyage will sail to Roatan, Honduras, Costa Maya, Mexico, and Bimini in the Bahamas. | https://www.cruisehive.com/virgin-voyages-updates-protocols-and-removes-vaccine-mandate/81396 | 2022-09-13T01:03:29Z | cruisehive.com | control | https://www.cruisehive.com/virgin-voyages-updates-protocols-and-removes-vaccine-mandate/81396 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A federal judge has closed out the bankruptcy case filed by San Bernardino a decade after the city grappled with a dire cash shortage, officials said Monday, Sept. 12.
The city of San Bernardino said in a statement that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Scott Clarkson closed the case last week because the city had resolved claims and has shown it can pay its outstanding long-term obligations. When the city filed for bankruptcy on Aug. 1, 2012, vendors hadn’t been paid and cash was running out to make payroll.
“The grueling and deep cuts we all experienced are in the rearview mirror of San Bernardino’s history,” Mayor John Valdivia said.
Officials said the city is now in a much better financial position and has been tackling street paving and tree trimming projects and hiring much-needed staff.
For the current fiscal year, the city has forecast a $2.5 million budget surplus — a far cry from the $45 million budget shortfall that was projected when the city entered bankruptcy, the statement said.
A decade ago, San Bernardino was in tough financial straits thanks to weak property and sales tax revenues, rising pension costs and a decline in state redevelopment funding. It went into bankruptcy amid an unprecedented wave of cities doing so, including Vallejo and Detroit.
In 2017, San Bernardino began paying creditors again under a bankruptcy exit plan. At the time, there were more than 1,000 claims against the city.
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