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Planning efforts to repair the “scar” in the Pasadena community known as the 710 stub continued this week, with local residents calling on the City Council to consider constructing a tiny home village while ancestors of former landowners are found.
But it will be at least another decade before city officials say they can finalize how to reintegrate the 40-plus acre parcel back into the community and surrounding region.
“We’re embarking on a process that will involve an outreach process that’s anticipated to span three years in order to develop the city’s vision for the area, and several more before any development would occur,” City Manager Miguel Marquez said Monday during a City Council meeting.
“So as it concludes, it would not be unreasonable that we will not see any big tangible development in the next 10 years,” he added. “But thereafter we will see quite a bit — and I say all that just to make sure everyone understands the length of time it will take, the undertaking, the enormity of it.”
One reason for the delay is a need to study the cost and feasibility of filling the once-proposed freeway, which was built on land that was first seized through eminent domain beginning in 1964, according to acting Assistant City Manager Davis Reyes.
Cities across the San Gabriel Valley, including the likes of Pasadena, Alhambra and South Pasadena, had worked to remove the 710 Freeway northerly extension project from the state’s highways plan for years to no avail. The extension would have included tunnel, proposed by Caltrans and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in 2009, to connect the 710 to the 210.
But in June, in what was deemed a “historic” win for local control in Pasadena, a unanimous vote by the California Transportation Commission officially cemented the return of nearly 50 acres of land at the 710’s northern terminus back to the city of Pasadena along with a payment of $5 million.
In short, with the return, came local control, and a renewed vision of what to do with the land, which still had been impacted by eminent domain.
As currently constructed, the 710 freeway’s conclusion at Valley Boulevard forces traffic onto local streets, where some drivers travel 4.5-miles to the 210 Freeway entrance, a dusty patch of gravel and dirt that the Pasadena City Council hopes to one day transform following an extensive public outreach effort.
Reyes detailed the past, present and future of Pasadena’s battle to stop the 710 during a presentation to Council on Monday.
Councilman Tyron Hampton, whose aunt was one of many Black residents in Pasadena who lost a home at the time, believes the city has an obligation to restore — not recreate a community.
“It was a single-family neighborhood. It had businesses there,” Hampton said, confessing his excitement to undertake an endeavor to restore what was lost.
“We don’t always have the opportunity to to make things right, and this is that opportunity,” Hampton said.
Reyes echoed the sentiment, but reiterated the conveyance of the property occurred very recently. So it will take time to health the wounds of the past with an ambitious project.
“We’ve talked about this scar that exists in the city — the sort of ripping of the fabric over time,” Reyes said. This is an opportunity to repair the scare.
“But before we can really get anywhere,” he said, “there’s a lot of planning that needs to be had.”
Reyes and city staff expect the process to be undertaken in a multi-phased approach that will first determine the scope of the project and the infrastructure needed. Then, Pasadena must configure the cost to finance whatever project is selected, especially if the city wishes to fill the ditch and build on top of the land.
“We think that we need to understand the facts on the ground, if you will,” Reyes said, rattling off a series of questions.“How many truck trips are we really talking about? What does the compaction look like? What’s the timing? How much is it going to cost? Is it feasible to fill in just a portion of the ditch?”
All will have to be answered in due time.
Councilman Steve Madison, echoing his deceased peer Councilman John Kennedy, asked city leaders to conduct the process in a manner that is quick but not hurried.
“I would really like to see us, you know, after 70 years of this project hanging over our heads,” Madison said, “try to aim to at least come in on the shorter end of these time estimates.”
“Life is a depreciable asset and, you know, there are many who have been deeply invested in this project,” Madison said, suggesting the possibility a special assistant city manager will be dedicated to the task. “There are towns the size of this parcel, and what we’re essentially looking at is developing from the ground up a new space.”
Wilson, echoing public comment and previous discussion in the city’s Economic Development Committee, wondered if it was feasible to construct tiny homes on the property while the city conducts its outreach process over the coming years.
“When you have 40 some acres, I’m wondering,” Wilson said, “whether we can get some benefit… on some of that property before the 10 or 15 year timeline when this thing is built,” Wilson said, challenging city staff to think about any short term uses such as tiny homes.
Mayor Victor Gordo concluded the conversation Monday stating “one thing is clear.”
“And that’s that we have to put a process in place that allows us to get it right, and that allows the visioning of this part of our city and restriction of this part of our city,” Gordo said. But that shouldn’t be limited by cost.
“I think the money part of it should come subsequent to envisioning what this part of our city should look like,” Gordo said. “And then we can talk about what it costs to make that happen.”
Because the item was scheduled as an informational report, no action was taken Monday. However, Reyes said the conversion will be continued next month when the Council is expected to discuss the composition of a task force.
“There are multiple ideas that folks have, but I think as has been said by the mayor and the city manager – we want to hear from the community,” Reyes said. “There’s going to be a process, as is the Pasadena way.”
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TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays made major league history on Thursday by starting nine Latin American players against the Toronto Blue Jays.
It happened as baseball celebrated Roberto Clemente Day, honoring the late Hall of Fame outfielder from Puerto Rico.
Third baseman Yandy Díaz and right fielder Randy Arozarena, who are both from Cuba, topped the lineup, followed by shortstop Wander Franco, who is from the Dominican Republic, and first baseman Harold Ramírez, who is from Colombia.
The designated hitter was Manual Margot, who is from the Dominican Republic, followed by left fielder David Peralta, who is from Venezuela.
The second baseman was Isaac Paredes of Mexico, the catcher was René Pinto of Venezuela and center fielder Jose Siri of the Dominican Republic rounded out the batting order.
All nine players, as well as base coaches Chris Prieto at first and Rodney Linares at third, wore No. 21 to honor Clemente, who played 18 seasons with Pittsburgh. Clemente won four NL batting titles and helped the Pirates win the World Series in 1960 and 1971. He won the NL MVP award in 1966.
Left-hander Shane McClanahan, an American, was activated off the 15-day injured list before the game to start for the Rays.
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A court order requiring the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to cease searching computers seized from L.A. Metro’s inspector general has been expanded by a Superior Court judge to also include devices taken from the home of Supervisor Sheila Kuehl and from other county agencies.
The ruling Tuesday, Sept. 20, by Judge William Ryan requires sheriff’s detectives to immediately stop their searches, to refrain from duplicating any hard drives and to compile a list of anyone who has created or reviewed copies of the drives already. It mirrors an identical ruling from Sept. 15 that only applied to Metro’s Office of the Inspector General.
Ryan received emergency applications Monday from attorneys for Kuehl, Metro’s headquarters and Max Huntsman, Los Angeles County’s inspector general, requesting similar rulings in their favor. The judge declined to dismiss the warrants outright and did not order the return of any of the seized property, but he has agreed to freeze the searches temporarily until he can hear all sides at a hearing scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22.
Ryan has demanded the Sheriff’s Department explain why it sought search warrants from a different judge after Judge Eleanor Hunter had decided just days earlier that a special master — a court-appointed third-party overseer — should monitor the searches.
In her filing, Kuehl’s attorney, Cheryl O’Connor, called the items seized from the supervisor’s home “shockingly overboard,” noting deputies took recordings of “Broadside,” a television show Kuehl starred in during the 1960s, and materials related to a UCLA camp where the supervisor served as a student counselor.
“Simply put, this search warrant should be seen for what it is: a flagrant abuse of power and an offense to the rule of law,” O’Connor wrote in the emergency application.
Kuehl’s attorney stated the seized computers could contain privileged information, including communications that pertain to political rival Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
“As Sheriff Villaneuva and the LASD are undoubtedly aware, in the ordinary course of her official duties, Supervisor Kuehl sends and receives attorney-client privileged communications to and from both County Counsel and the LASD Office of Inspector General, including privileged communications about ongoing investigations into both Sheriff Villanueva himself and the LASD,” O’Connor wrote. “Yet the search warrant contains no protocol to protect against invasion of attorney-client privilege, such as a request for a special master or use of a filter team to review items seized from Supervisor Kuehl’s home or office.”
The sheriff’s probe into Kuehl and Giggans, a civilian oversight commissioner, is related to a series of contracts, worth $890,0000, awarded by L.A. Metro to Giggans’ nonprofit, Peace Over Violence, for an anti-harassment campaign and hotline for the county transit system.
Undersheriff Tim Murakami, who leads the department’s public corruption unit, said the searches will help investigators “prove or disprove” allegations against the two officials. Their investigation largely comes from the complaints of a former Metro employee who alleges Peace Over Violence received the original contract in 2017 due to a behind-the-scenes push from Kuehl, a close friend and ally of Giggans.
Kuehl has described the former employee as “disgruntled” and accused the sheriff of using the investigation as a “thuggish attempt to intimidate and silence” two of his most vocal critics. Kuehl and Giggans had previously called for Villanueva’s resignation.
Peace Over Violence did not respond to a request for comment.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which typically handles public corruption cases, declined to prosecute this case when the Sheriff’s Department presented it last year. Prosecutors publicly stated they would not defend the search warrants if they were challenged.
Meanwhile, the Sheriff’s Department has accused county counsel of firing its attorney ahead of the legal challenges to the search warrants and leaving the law enforcement agency without the means to hire its own counsel.
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TORONTO (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a three-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays — starting an unprecedented nine Latin American players on Roberto Clemente Day — routed Toronto 11-0 on Thursday to pull within a half-game of the Blue Jays in the wild-card chase.
Clemente, the late Hall of Fame outfielder from Puerto Rico, was a two-time World Series winner and NL MVP who played 18 seasons with Pittsburgh. The Blue Jays’ Latin American starters are from five countries: Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
“Very happy, especially on a day like today,” Díaz said. “I think the Latinos are really putting a stamp on the game of baseball.”
All nine Rays starters, as well as bases coaches Chris Prieto and Rodney Linares, wore No. 21 to honor Clemente. The nine starters posed for a photo on the field after the game.
Díaz said he hoped to put his jersey and a lineup card in a frame to remember the historic day.
Rays manager Kevin Cash said the lineup was based on the batters he wanted to face Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman.
“Gausman we’ve got as a reverse-split guy, so load up the righties,” Cash said. “It just worked out that they were all the Latin background.”
Shane McClanahan returned from the injured list to pitch five shutout innings.
“I’ve been dying to get back and help this team any way I can,” McClanahan said.
Isaac Paredes hit a solo home run and added an RBI single as the Rays (80-63) won the fifth and final game of the series. Toronto (81-63) will play a four-game series at Tampa Bay, starting next Thursday.
Seattle (80-62), which holds one of the three AL wild-card spots, was idle Thursday, but moved percentage points ahead of Toronto.
Díaz homered in a four-run second inning, his ninth. Paredes made it 5-0 with a leadoff blast in the seventh, his 19th.
Randy Arozarena had three hits, including an RBI single in the ninth, and Manuel Margot added a three-run double later in the six-run frame as Tampa Bay piled on against right-handers Trevor Richards and David Phelps.
Activated off the injured list after missing 15 games because of a left shoulder impingement, McClanahan (12-5) allowed three hits, struck out five and walked one.
“We’re better with him than without him, no doubt about it,” Cash said. He’s such a talented pitcher.”
The left-hander pitched around a pair of singles in the first inning, then retired 14 of the final 16 batters he faced. He lowered his ERA to 2.13.
“Today he was so nasty,” Rays catcher René Pinto said. “We are not machines but he looks like one.”
JT Chargois got two outs in the sixth, Jason Adam worked 1 1/3 innings, Javy Guerra pitched the eighth and Kevin Herget finished the six-hitter, Tampa Bay’s 10th shutout.
Gausman (12-10) allowed five runs and six hits in seven innings, snapping a streak of four straight winning decisions. He struck out seven and walked one.
“Too many mistakes and mistakes magnified with guys on base,” Gausman said.
After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette hit back-to-back singles in the first, the pair executed a double steal. McClanahan escaped by striking out Matt Chapman and getting Teoscar Hernández to fly out.
Bichette doubled off JT Chargois in the sixth and advanced on Chapman’s infield single but Hernández struck out before Adam came on to strike out pinch hitter Cavan Biggio.
HONORING CLEMENTE
Bichette, right-hander José Berríos, outfielder George Springer and third base coach Luis Rivera wore No. 21 for Toronto.
SWEET DEAL
Two fans from Toronto’s Korean community gave some treats to Rays slugger Ji-Man Choi during batting practice, including one labelled Choco Pie. Choi returned the favor with some signed baseballs.
ROSTER MOVES:
Tampa Bay optioned LHP Josh Fleming to Triple-A Durham to clear a roster spot for McClanahan.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rays: RHP Shane Baz (right elbow) has started throwing on flat ground but will not return this season, Cash said.
Blue Jays: C Alejandro Kirk (left hip) was not available. Kirk did not play Wednesday.
UP NEXT
Rays: RHP Corey Kluber (10-8, 4.36 ERA) starts Friday as the Rays return home to host Texas. LHP Martín Pérez (11-6, 2.77 ERA) goes for the Rangers.
Blue Jays: Toronto has not named a starter for Friday’s home game against Baltimore. RHP Jordan Lyles (10-10, 4.62 ERA) starts for the Orioles.
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Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No. 1 and helped create a golden era of men’s tennis with rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Federer posted what he called a “bittersweet decision” via both a written statement and an audio clip on Thursday, less than two weeks after 23-time major champion Serena Williams played what is expected to be the last match of her career.
Combined, the exits by two of the greatest athletes in their sport’s history represent a significant turning of the page.
“As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form,” said Federer, who is home in Switzerland. “But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear.”
Federer has not competed anywhere since Wimbledon in July 2021, and so, in that sense, his news is not all that surprising.
But he had appeared at an event marking the 100-year anniversary of Centre Court at the All England Club this July and said he hoped to return to play there “one more time.”
He also had said he would return to tournament action in his home country at the Swiss Indoors in October.
In Thursday’s announcement, Federer said his farewell event will be the Laver Cup in London next week. That is a team event run by his management company.
“I knew a few weeks ago that his rehabilitation with his knee wasn’t going as well as he had hoped. A few weeks after Wimbledon, he informed me that the knee was not reacting as well as it should and that he was thinking about figuring out a way to end his career,” Tony Godsick, Federer’s agent since 2005, said in a telephone interview Thursday.
“I had suggested to him years ago that he should stop. Not many tennis players at his level push into their 40s. But he was always interested in challenging himself,” Godsick said. “And at the end of the day, after 1,500-plus matches, the tires finally wore out. And he’s got things to do in his next stage.”
Federer and his wife, Mirka — a tennis player, too; they met as athletes at an Olympics — have two sets of twins, girls who are 13 and boys who are 8.
Federer leaves the sport with a total of 103 tour-level titles on his substantial resume and 1,251 wins in singles matches, both second only to Jimmy Connors in the Open era, which began in 1968. Federer’s records include being the oldest No. 1 in ATP rankings history — he returned to the top spot at 36 in 2018 — and most consecutive weeks there (his total weeks mark was eclipsed by Djokovic).
The dominance Federer displayed at the height of his powers is unrivaled, including reaching 10 consecutive Grand Slam finals, winning eight, from 2005-07, a run that also extended to 18 of 19 major finals into 2010.
In a sport where changes in surface and other conditions can make even the best players thrilled with a showing here or there into the second week of a Slam, Federer compiled streaks of 36 quarterfinals in a row and 23 semifinals in a row from 2004 to 2013.
“Roger Federer is a champion’s champion. He has the most complete game of his generation and captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court and a powerful tennis mind,” Hall of Famer Billie Jean King said. “He has had a historic career with memories that will live on and on.”
When Federer won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003, the men’s record for most major trophies was held by Pete Sampras, who had won his 14th at the U.S. Open the year before in what turned out to be the last match of the American’s career.
Federer would go on to blow way past that, ending up with 20 by winning eight championships at Wimbledon, six at the Australian Open, five at the U.S. Open and one at the French Open. His 2009 trophy at Roland Garros allowed Federer to complete a career Grand Slam.
His serving, forehand, footwork and attacking style will all be remembered. Also unforgettable were his matches against younger rivals Nadal, 36, and Djokovic, 35, who both equalled, then surpassed, Federer’s Slam total and are still winning titles at the sport’s four biggest tournaments.
“I wish this day would have never come,” Nadal said. “It’s a sad day for me personally and for sports people around the world. I said it to you when we spoke and now it’s here. It’s been a pleasure but also an honor and privilege to share all these years with you, living so many amazing moments on and off the court.”
Nadal now leads the men’s major championship count with 22, one ahead of Djokovic.
“I was lucky enough to play so many epic matches that I will never forget,” Federer said in Thursday’s announcement.
Addressing his “competitors on the court” — although not by name — he wrote: “We pushed each other, and together we took tennis to new levels.”
Federer’s last match anywhere came on July 7, 2021, when he lost at Centre Court in the Wimbledon quarterfinals to Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-0.
Soon after, Federer had surgery to repair damage to his meniscus and cartilage in his right knee — his third operation on that knee in a span of 1 1/2 years.
“Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt,” Federer said Thursday, “and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career.”
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Roger Federer won 103 total titles as a professional tennis player. The very first came when he was 19 and beat Julien Boutter 6-4, 6-7 (7), 6-4 on an indoor hard court in Milan, Italy, in February 2001.
Federer, who announced his retirement at age 41 on Thursday, is best known for his 20 championships at Grand Slam tournaments: eight at Wimbledon, six at the Australian Open, five at the U.S. Open and one at the French Open.
A look at 10 of Federer’s most memorable Grand Slam finals:
— The first: Wimbledon in 2003
Federer won the 1998 junior title at the All England Club, and another sign of what was to come arrived when he ended seven-time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras’ 31-match winning streak in the fourth round there in 2001. But Federer had not made it past the quarterfinals at any major tournament until two years later at Wimbledon, when he earned his first Grand Slam trophy at age 21 with a 7-6 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (3) victory over Mark Philippoussis. “There was pressure from all sides; also from myself,” Federer said that day, after sobbing on court when the match ended.
— The first in New York: U.S. Open in 2004
Federer talked about the noise and all of the goings-on in New York, wondering aloud how he would deal with all of the conditions and distractions there. He won it the fifth time he entered, beating Lleyton Hewitt 6-0, 7-6 (3), 6-0 — the first time there had been two shutout sets in the event’s championship match since 1884. “I’m grateful every tournament, every Grand Slam I win. You never know which is your last,” Federer said then. That would be the first of five triumphs in a row at Flushing Meadows. He beat a string of opponents from multiple generations — all, like Hewitt, major champions and ranked No. 1 at some point — in the finals: Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
— The rival: French Open in 2005 and beyond
Federer’s first Grand Slam matchup against Rafael Nadal was in the semifinals of the 2005 French Open, which Nadal won en route to his first major trophy at age 19. Their first Grand Slam final came a year later in Paris, when Federer was 24 and 7-0 in major title matches for his career (the best start for a man since the 1880s). He also was riding a 27-match unbeaten streak at majors overall. They had met six times previously, but what was at stake in 2006 truly marked the beginning of what would become an enduring rivalry. It was the first French Open final since 1984 between men ranked No. 1 (Federer) and No. 2 (Nadal). Nadal won 1-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (4), using his high-bouncing, topspin-lathered lefty forehand to create big problems on Federer’s backhand side. The result made Federer 0-4 against Nadal in 2006, 44-0 against everyone else.
— The greatest: Wimbledon in 2008
After losing to Nadal in three straight French Open finals (2006-08) and beating him in two consecutive Wimbledon finals (2006-07), Federer carried winning streaks of 40 matches at the All England Club and 65 on grass courts into their latest meeting at Centre Court. In what many consider the greatest tennis match in the sport’s long history, Nadal ended Federer’s bid for a sixth championship in a row at Wimbledon by edging him 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7 as darkness descended after 9 p.m. in a 4-hour, 48-minute test of will as much as skill. “Probably my hardest loss, by far,” Federer said.
— The career Grand Slam: French Open in 2009
Federer became the sixth man with a career Grand Slam — at least one trophy at all four majors — and tied Sampras’ men’s record of 14 majors by beating Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4 in Paris. This was one of Federer’s five appearances in the title match at Roland Garros, and the only one against someone other than Nadal. Instead, Federer beat the man who beat Nadal, Soderling. “I don’t know if we’ll ever know who was the greatest of all time, but I’m definitely happy to be right up there,” Federer said.
— No. 15: Wimbledon in 2009
Federer broke Sampras’ men’s mark for most Slam trophies with his 15th by scraping past familiar foil Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14. Federer broke the big-serving Roddick for the only time in the 77th and last game. The match lasted 4 hours, 16 minutes; the fifth set alone was more than 1 1/2 hours. Afterward, Federer pulled on a specially tailored white jacket with a gold “15″ stitched on the back. Sampras said: “Now he’s an icon.”
— The comeback: Australian Open in 2017
Federer took the last half of 2016 off after surgery on his left knee, and he returned to claim his first Grand Slam title since 2012 by defeating Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 at Melbourne Park. Federer was down a break in the fifth set but roared back with the help of a 10-point run — and a new, flatter backhand — to grab his 18th major. Federer entered the day 2-6 against Nadal in Slam finals and said afterward: “This one means a lot to me because he’s caused me problems over the years.”
— No. 8 at the All England Club: Wimbledon in 2017
Federer, less than a month from turning 36, won his men’s-record eighth Wimbledon trophy, needing just 101 minutes to dismiss 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-1, 6-4. “Wimbledon was always my favorite tournament. Will always be my favorite tournament,” said Federer, the oldest male champion there in the Open era, which began in 1968.
— The last championship: Australian Open in 2018
Federer beat Cilic again for his third title in a five-major span and 20th Slam overall, although this one at Melbourne Park was much tougher: 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Said Federer: “The fairytale continues for us, for me.”
— The last final: Wimbledon in 2019
Federer came as close as possible to earning title No. 9 at Wimbledon and No. 21 from all Slam tournaments but lost to Djokovic 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3) in the first fifth-set tiebreaker in a final at the All England Club. Federer held two championship points, but couldn’t convert. He finished with more total points, more winners, more aces and more breaks of serve. “I don’t want to be depressed,” Federer said, “about actually an amazing tennis match.”
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On Sept.19, Ralph Haywood Jones was sentenced to 25 years in prison after shooting his ex-girlfriend and her friend, and then kidnapping his ex-girlfriend. Jones pled guilty to one count of kidnapping on April 18, 2022, in Barrow County.
In June 2019, Jones and his ex-girlfriend were planning to go to South Carolina for a supervised visit with their children. The ex-girlfriend also asked one of her friends to come along so she wouldn’t be alone with Jones.
Before leaving, Jones shot his ex-girlfriend in the abdomen and her friend in the back of the neck.
He then drove his ex-girlfriend to South Carolina and abandoned her in the parking lot of a store, where police found her bleeding and incoherent. Jones was found hiding in the bushes next to the store and was arrested.
In addition to the 25-year sentence, Jones will serve five years of supervised release.
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Founder of Abeille Creations, Melissa A. Mitchell is an example of what it means to bring your ideas to fruition. Mitchell is an artist who leverages all media. She puts her artistic stamp on home decor, accessories and apparel. In the process, her vibrant artistic expression brings healing and even joy to consumers and patrons in all walks of life.
Recently Mitchell launched a bold, new collection via a multi-million dollar partnership with Foot-Locker’s LEED initiative. Rolling out spoke with Mitchell about the importance of the LEED initiative, why colors are important in her work, and her proudest professional achievements.
What inspired you to start your brand Abeille Creations?
When I created the brand Abeille Creations, I was inspired by healing, legacy and expression. I wanted to create something that would motivate others to follow their destiny while sharing my own story. I took my passions for Black history, fashion, inspiration, technology and poured it all into my brand. I show consumers that you can truly have a better life when you simply decide to.
Talk about the work you are doing with Foot Locker via the LEED Initiative and why it’s impactful.
Working with Foot Locker via the LEED Initiative has been life-changing for [me and] my brand. Within a year’s time, I went from being a local brand to a global brand. I have been able to learn intricate business practices to scale my business and become a better brand overall. LEED has empowered me to take calculated risks, expand my business goals, and think outside of the box with each new collection.
What does being successful mean to you?
Being successful to me means waking up every day and doing what I am purposed to do. Whether that is painting a mural, speaking at conferences, or debuting a new collection with Foot Locker globally. I know that success is all about owning my time. The LEED program has taught me how to maximize my moments and manage my time wisely.
What do the bright colors and bold patterns that you use represent?
The use of bright colors and bold patterns are at the very foundation of ABL. Using this combination of energy represents freedom of expression, heritage, love of self, and courage. Each piece created is vibrant, memorable, and full of vigor. ABL’s ideal audience is those who live life to the fullest and don’t mind standing out in the crowd
What has been your biggest win?
My biggest win has been pulling up to Times Square with my family and looking up to see myself on a billboard. To witness my mom fill up with emotion, and mention how proud my dad would have been, is something that I will cherish forever. I started the year working a job I was afraid to leave, to being a full-time entrepreneur who [ultimately gets featured] on a billboard. Foot Locker provided that moment for me and so much more.
Learn more about Melissa A. Mitchell and Abeille Creations at the website: https://www.melissaamitchell.com/
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers placed star outside linebacker T.J. Watt on injured reserve Thursday, meaning he will miss a minimum of four games while recovering from a left pectoral injury.
The Steelers already had ruled Watt out for Sunday’s visit by New England. The NFL’s reigning defensive player of the year sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of last week’s overtime victory against Cincinnati.
Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said earlier in the week that Watt’s injury wasn’t as bad as initially feared. Watt received multiple opinions during the week and does not need surgery, which opened the door for him to return at some point this season.
The Steelers filled Watt’s spot on the 53-man roster by signing David Anenih off Tennessee’s practice squad. Anenih spent training camp with the Titans after being signed as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Houston. Tennessee waived Anenih before signing him to the practice squad.
Anenih collected 20 1/2 sacks in four seasons with the Cougars.
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Sundays in Atlanta bring out an array of creative entrepreneurs to Bonfire ATL, which is sponsored by Backwoods. Vendors from across the city bring food trucks, alcoholic beverages, dessert stands, tobacco products and more.
Quisha, aka the ATL Hookah Queen, is not only making moves as an entrepreneur but also as an artist. Hookah smoking are a popular Atlanta leisure activity, so we asked the savvy businesswoman which flavors consumers should try.
Who is making smoke right now in Atlanta?
ATL Hookahs and I’m the ATL Hookah Queen, Quisha.
Tell us about your hookah business and how you got started.
Absolutely. So I got started with my sister and we both have been doing this for five years. We had a lot of locations, and I started performing here in 2020 at Bonfire ATL. I took … headlined a few times and they were like, “How are you the ATL hookah queen and you’re not doing hookah?” Then boom, we got it set up.
What genre of music do you perform?
There is really no specific genre, but right now I’m into pop, rap, hip-hop, R&B, and stuff like that.
Who inspires your artistic style?
That’s a great question, so I’ve never been the type of artist that has a favorite. I’m inspired by so many artists that are so plentiful right now. I would say artists like Madonna, Lauryn Hill, and some newbies. Well not so much newbies, but I love Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and people like that.
Would you say your style is more melodic rap?
Yeah … when it comes to like Uzi Vert. My son put me on to Yeat, and I love those types of sounds that make you get a little jiggy – Future and stuff like that.
Which flavors of hookah should people try?
The flavor that you must try is ATL Hookah Queen. It’s a blend of orange, blue mist, and mint. A lot of our flavors pay homage to Atlanta. We have Midtown, Twerk, Red Bottoms, and stuff like that,
How can people keep up with you?
You can keep up with us at @atlhookahqueen or @atlhookahs on Instagram.
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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A historic effort from Alyssa Thomas helped the Connecticut Sun stave off elimination again.
Thomas had the first triple-double in WNBA Finals history, and the Sun beat the Las Vegas Aces 105-76 in Game 3 on Thursday night.
She finished with 16 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for the Sun, who have now won all four of their elimination games in these playoffs, topping Dallas on the road in the first round and beating Chicago in Games 4 and 5 to close out that series.
“We’ve been struggling offensively and we finally got a game back at home and my teammates were hitting shots,” Thomas said. “None of this would have been possible without them.”
Las Vegas leads the best-of-five series 2-1 with Game 4 on Sunday in Connecticut.
The Aces got off to a fast start, scoring nine of the first 11 points and forcing Connecticut to call a timeout. That settled the Sun down and they took over, outscoring the Aces 32-10 the rest of the quarter, including 25 of the final 29 points. Connecticut made 14 of its 17 shots in the period and DeWanna Bonner was a big reason why.
Bonner struggled in the first two games of the series, scoring five points total while missing 16 of her 18 shots. She had seven points in the opening 8 minutes on Thursday night and finished with 18.
“She was huge. She’s been here before. She’s won it. So, we lean on her,” Thomas said. “And she’s been struggling offensively, but we had nothing but faith in her and she came out and did her thing tonight.”
Jonquel Jones led the Sun with 20 points.
Jones, Bonner and Thomas helped Connecticut dominate inside as the Sun set a Finals record with 64 points in the paint while holding Las Vegas to 26.
“That’s been the M.O. of the playoffs,” Jones said. “Even the Chicago series, the team that won the paint, won the game. That’s where it’s done. A long time ago, I talked to Lisa Leslie and she said to win a championship you have to win the paint. I see it now and feel it now. I can go back to that and see she was right.”
Connecticut used that advantage to lead 53-34 with 1:44 left in the second quarter before the Aces closed the period by scoring the final nine points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Kelsey Plum from just inside half-court.
The Sun seized momentum back to start the third quarter, scoring the first five points. Las Vegas couldn’t get closer than six the rest of the game.
“That’s a team that is very resilient. If you could encapsulate Connecticut it’s physical and very resilient,” Aces coach Becky Hammon said. “They are physical and resilient and we didn’t match that tonight in any category.”
Jackie Young scored 22 points and A’ja Wilson added 19 for the Aces.
Las Vegas was thwarted in its first attempt at winning the franchise’s inaugural WNBA championship. The team had been in the Finals twice before and got swept in 2008 and 2020.
SHE SAID IT
“I went to a UFC fight the other night. … I would not want to get in the cage with her.” — Hammon on Thomas’ toughness.
TRIPLE THREAT
Thomas now has three triple-doubles in her career — all this season. This was the third in WNBA playoff history. Chicago’s Courtney Vandersloot and Houston’s Sheryl Swoopes had the others.
TIP-INS
Former Aces president and coach Bill Laimbeer sat courtside. He took over the franchise when it moved to Las Vegas in 2018 before retiring at the end of last season. Laimbeer was instrumental in assembling the championship roster by drafting Wilson first in 2018 and getting Gray to come to the team last season as a free agent. … Aces owner Mark Davis sat on the baseline. … Had the Aces been able to complete the comeback, they would have broken the mark for biggest rally in WNBA Finals history. The New York Liberty came back from 18 down in 1999 against Houston when Teresa Weatherspoon hit a game-winning shot from half-court. Hammon played for the Liberty in that game.
HONORED
Wilson and Seattle’s Breanna Stewart were unanimous choices for the All-WNBA first team that was announced Thursday. Plum also was on the first team as well as Phoenix’s Skylar Diggins-Smith and Chicago’s Candace Parker. Thomas and Jones were on the second team along with New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Los Angeles’s Nneka Ogwumike and Minnesota’s Sylvia Fowles.
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The Little Mermaid trailer dazzled many Disney movie fans including adults, who wanted to share their daughters’ reactions while watching the short clip of Halle Bailey singing “Part of Your World.”
These reaction videos of little girls seeing Ariel from Little Mermaid are really giving me life today. ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/s42tN0VVa7
— Brooke Hammerling (@brooke) September 13, 2022
Since the release of the trailer, there has been a whirlwind of controversy about how Bailey, a Black girl, is portraying the character, who is White.
Recently on TikTok, a user who has been identified as an Indonesian college student made a video dressed in blackface pretending to be a Black girl with the caption at the top of the video saying “My daughter’s reaction to the little mermaid trailer.”
This is Joss Marchell and he's studying to be an attorney. Clearly bothered by a Black woman portraying a mermaid, he's mocked her by wearing Blackface in an attempt to be funny on TikTok. #JossMarchell is a racist, disgusting excuse of a human.pic.twitter.com/KrNFQxQCCP
— thong song enthusiast. (@thePLAINESTjane) September 20, 2022
“Mommy, she looks like me,” the student says as he turns his face to the camera an says mockingly, “she’s so pretty.” The student then puts on a red wig to impersonate the character.
Initially, the student said he wasn’t going to delete the video, but since then, the video and his account have vanished from the app.
Many TikTok users have posted their reactions to the student’s video, and one person said “Y’all anti-blackness has been showing ever since this was announced, but people claim they’re not racist. The way y’all have treated Halle – an innocent girl – for doing a role is disgusting. There is no explaining this behavior. It is racism and nothing else. It’s so tiring.”
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STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn announced Thursday it has agreed to pay former men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie another $3.9 million to settle discrimination claims surrounding his 2018 firing.
The money is in addition to the more than $11.1 million in back salary Ollie has already been paid after an arbitrator ruled in January that he was improperly fired under the school’s agreement with its professor’s union.
“I am grateful that we were able to reach agreement,” Ollie said in a statement Thursday. “My time at UConn as a student-athlete and coach is something I will always cherish. I am pleased that this matter is now fully and finally resolved.”
Ollie, a former UConn point guard who guided the Huskies to a 127-79 record and the 2014 national championship in six seasons as head coach, was let go after two losing seasons. UConn also stopped paying him under his contract, citing numerous NCAA violations in terminating the deal.
In 2019, the NCAA placed UConn on probation for two years and Ollie was sanctioned individually for violations, which the NCAA found occurred between 2013 and 2018. Ollie’s attorneys, Jacques Parenteau and William Madsen, accused UConn of making false claims to the NCAA for the purpose of firing Ollie “with cause.”
The school had argued that Ollie’s transgressions were serious and that his individual contract superseded those union protections.
Ollie’s lawyers had argued that white coaches, including Hall-of-Famers Jim Calhoun and women’s coach Geno Auriemma, had also committed NCAA violations, without being fired, and indicated they were planning to file a federal civil rights lawsuit.
The school and Ollie said in a joint statement Thursday they were settling “to avoid further costly and protracted litigation.”
Both sides declined to comment further.
Ollie, who faced three years of restrictions from the NCAA on becoming a college basketball coach again, is currently coaching for Overtime Elite, a league that prepares top prospects who are not attending college for the pros.
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Two more Sun Belt teams get their shots at ranked teams Saturday, a week after two top-10 teams lost to Group of Five programs on the same day for the first time in the College Football Playoff era. Both winners came from that same fun conference.
There is probably no reason, however, to put No. 2 Alabama and 17th-ranked Baylor on upset alert. Even after those Sun Belt shockers in Week 2.
Alabama (2-0) slipped out of the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 after escaping Texas with a 20-19 victory, but is listed as a nearly seven-touchdown favorite for its home game against Louisiana-Monroe (1-1).
Louisiana-Monroe’s 21-14 win at Tuscaloosa in 2007 was part of a four-game Tide losing streak late in coach Nick Saban’s first season there. The team is coached by Terry Bowden, who was Auburn’s coach from 1993 until midway through the 1998 season.
Texas State (1-1) is a more than a four-touchdown underdog going to Baylor (1-1). Since becoming an FBS team in 2012, the Bobcats are 0-9 against Top 25 teams and lost those games by average margin of nearly 34 points.
SEC teams Kentucky and Arkansas each play FCS opponents after big jumps to round out the latest top 10. The ninth-ranked Wildcats, who rose 11 spots in the Top 25, play Youngstown State. The No. 10 Razorbacks jumped six spots before hosting Missouri State and former coach Bobby Petrino, who will be coaching his first game in Fayetteville since getting fired 10 years ago.
The What to Watch rundown for this week of college football, presented by Regions Bank:
BEST GAME
No. 12 BYU at No. 25 Oregon
After playing without two starting receivers in its overtime win over Baylor, BYU will try to get consecutive wins over ranked teams for a second straight season.
In their final season as a football independent before going to the Big 12, the Cougars could put themselves in a strong position with a win, especially with potential showcase games in October against Notre Dame and Arkansas.
The Ducks have the opportunity to really bounce back before Pac-12 play. While they scored 70 points last week, that was in a win over Eastern Washington. Oregon opened with a 49-3 loss to now-No. 1 Georgia.
HEISMAN WATCH
As a true freshman at Oklahoma midway through last season, Caleb Williams unseated preseason first-team AP All-America quarterback Spencer Rattler, who had also been considered one of the early leading Heisman candidates.
This past offseason, Williams followed coach Lincoln Riley to Southern California, where he is second in the Pac-12 with 331 total yards a game. He has completed 39 of 49 passes (79.6%) for 590 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions, and run for 72 yards.
NUMBERS TO KNOW
15 — Defending Sun Belt champion Louisiana-Lafayette’s winning streak, the nation’s best.
80 — Consecutive AP poll appearances for Notre Dame since Sept. 17, 2017, before the Fighting Irish fell all the way out of the rankings from ninth this week after its 0-2 start. Marcus Freeman is the first Irish coach to open his career 0-3, counting last season’s Fiesta Bowl.
1,349 — Games the Texas Longhorns will have played in their history come Saturday. That is 10 times more than UTSA, its opponent, which will play its 135th.
UNDER THE RADAR
UTSA at No. 17 Texas
After its near-upset of future SEC foe Alabama, the Longhorns play their third consecutive home game to start the season in a first-time meeting against UTSA, a school in the same university system and less than 90 miles away.
The Roadrunners, in only their 12th season of football, got in the Top 25 for the first time last year. They have gone to overtime in both games this season (a loss to Houston and a win over Army). Sixth-year senior UTSA quarterback Frank Harris is the national leader with 394.5 total yards per game.
HOT SEAT
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher isn’t anywhere near losing his job, not when he is making $9 million a season and signed through 2031. But there is certainly some concern among Aggies faithful about this season, Fisher’s fifth, potentially going off the rails.
After being stunned at home last week by Appalachian State, Texas A&M hosts 13th-ranked Miami in its final home game until the last Saturday in October. After that, the offensively challenged Aggies play No. 10 Arkansas in suburban Dallas then have trips to Mississippi State and No. 2 Alabama.
Could the Aggies go into their open date at the end of that stretch, at the midpoint of their season, with a 1-5 record?
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Elvis Andrus believes the Guardians will soon crumble. On Thursday, he did what he could to trigger a collapse.
Andrus hit one of Chicago’s five home runs off rookie Hunter Gaddis — and backed up a pregame swipe at the AL Central leaders — as the White Sox cut Cleveland’s division lead to three with an 8-2 victory in a makeup game Thursday.
Andrus connected in the fifth inning off Gaddis (0-2), who became the first Cleveland pitcher to allow five homers in a game since Luis Tiant in 1969. On Wednesday, Andrus raised some eyebrows by telling reporters he expected the first-place Guardians “to crumble, the closer we get.”
The White Sox, who have underperformed this season, inched up with 18 games left.
Andrus was not available following the game so he could get treatment. He and his teammates might have been sore after taking some big cuts against Gaddis.
A loss would have dropped Chicago five games behind Cleveland, which is why interim manager Miguel Cairo was so pleased with his team’s performance after being shut out by Colorado a day earlier.
“It was a big one,” Cairo said. “This is who we are. They had good at-bats, hit a couple homers. They went up there and they were aggressive, so that’s good to see the guys come back from yesterday and put some big numbers up there.”
Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer in the second to start Chicago’s homer barrage against Gaddis, and Andrew Vaughn, Yoán Moncada and Yasmani Grandal joined Andrus by hitting shots off the right-hander.
Lance Lynn (7-5) limited the Guardians to two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. The right-hander is 5-0 with a 1.42 ERA in his last seven starts. Lynn’s ERA since the All-Star break is 2.14 (16 runs in 67 2/3 innings).
Cleveland had its winning streak stopped at six as it began a run of nine straight games against the White Sox and Minnesota Twins, the club’s two closest pursuers in one of baseball’s only tight division races.
Before the game, Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he had heard about Andrus’ comment but dismissed it as “outside noise.”
The White Sox made it a little louder for Cleveland.
Sheets and Vaughn connected for consecutive homers in the second off the 24-year-old Gaddis, who was making his second major league start after the Guardians tweaked their rotation.
Gaddis opened the inning by walking Eloy Jiménez and Sheets followed with his 13th homer, a shot into the seats in right that brought a shouting Andrus out of the dugout to high-five teammates along the rail.
Vaughn fouled off two pitches before making it 3-0 with his 16th homer of the season, which again sent Andrus into celebration.
Moncada connected for his 10th homer in the third and Grandal hit No. 5 in the fourth before Andrus, who signed with Chicago on Aug. 19, made it 6-1 with his leadoff homer in the fifth.
“The pitches he really got hurt on, all of them were elevated, caught too much of the plate,” Guardians manager Terry Francona said. “Guys learn quickly when they’re here some of the mistakes go further and guys don’t leave the zone as much. It’s a learning process.”
After Moncada doubled and scored on José Abreu’s single, Francona pulled Gaddis, who is the third pitcher in team history to give up five homers.
“They just hit the ball well,” Gaddis said. “Some of the pitches I wasn’t even mad about where I put it. They just got the barrel to it, so props to them.”
HOMER HAPPY
Tiant gave up five homers on April 18, 1969, in Boston, where he would later pitch for eight seasons. Gary Bell also gave up five homers for Cleveland on April 29, 1962, against Minnesota.
CLEMENTE’S DAY
Several Cleveland players along with first-base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. wore Roberto Clemente’s No. 21 as baseball honored the late Hall of Fame outfielder, who died nearly 50 years ago.
Coincidentally, this was the 21st Roberto Clemente Day, which celebrates both his on-field excellence (15-time All-Star, four-time batting champion) and selflessness in the community. He died in a plane crash on his way to bringing emergency supplies to earthquake-ravaged Nicaragua.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Guardians: LHP Anthony Gose underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in Texas. He’ll be sidelined for at least one year while recovering. Gose pitched 21 innings this season for Cleveland before being shut down. … RHP Aaron Civale (elbow) will pitch a rehab assignment Thursday night for Triple-A Columbus. He could be back next week when the Guardians are in Chicago.
UP NEXT
White Sox: RHP Lucas Giolito (10-9, 5.18 ERA), 4-0 in his last seven starts, will start the series opener in Detroit on Friday against RHP Matt Manning (2-2, 3.73).
Guardians: RHP Triston McKenzie (10-11, 3.05) will start Friday’s opener against the Twins, who have not yet announced their starter.
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SHREVEPORT, La (KMSS/KTAL) – On week 3 of the Southern Quality Ford G-Men Nation, we recap Grambling’s win over Northwestern State in the Shreveport Classic, find out which Tiger is the best dancer in our Tiger Trivia segment, and preview this week’s matchup with Jackson State.
The Southern Quality Ford airs every Thursday during the season live at 6:30 on KSHV.
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SHREVEPORT, La (KMSS/KTAL) – Missed opportunities cost the Calvary Cavaliers in their upset attempt on Thursday night, falling to C.E. Byrd 14-7.
Dixon Poirier’s touchdown run early in the fourth quarter gave the Yellow Jackets a 14-7 lead. Christian Jones intercepted a Bryce Carpenter pass in the redzone to seal the win for Byrd.
Byrd moves to 3-0 and will face Captain Shreve next week. Calvary falls to 1-2 with both losses coming to 1-5A opponents. The Cavaliers square off with Wossman next week.
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SHREVEPORT, La (KMSS/KTAL) – Every week during the 2022 season, the KTAL Sports Team will release weekly power rankings for each state in our coverage area. Here’s the KTAL Sports power rankings for our Louisiana teams entering week three. Each week the rankings are presented by Signature Care Texarkana.
10. Benton
Last week: Lost to Texas High, 46-35. Ranked 8.
For the first half of the Benton Tigers battle with the Texas High Tigers, it looked like there would be well over 100 combined points scored. Gray Walters left with an injury, and Jeffrey King stepped up in his absence, throwing for almost 300 yards and scoring three total touchdowns in relief. Benton will make the trek down to New Orleans to take on Arch Manning and the Greenies of Newman in Week 3.
9. Northwood
Last week: Defeated Wossman, 35-0. Ranked 9.
The Falcons bounced back after week one with a dominate performance over Wossman. Everyone got involved in the win over the Wildcats: Mar’jayvious Moss caught a TD, Mason Welch scored two total touchdowns and Quintavion White rushed for two others scores. In the Falcons’ home opener, they’ll face off against an Airline team hungry for their first win.
8. North Caddo
Last week: Defeated North Webster, 40-18. Ranked 7.
Things were a little bit more difficult against North Webster for the Titans in week two. With the game tied at 12 at the half, the Titans rattled off 28 points on their way to a 40-18 win. Omarion Miller had close to 200 receiving yards and two total touchdowns while Aiden Brock had 300 total yards and two total touchdowns. The Titans hit the road for the first time this season, taking on Bolton in week three. The Titans are still waiting for their first test this season, and it’s unlikely Bolton will provide much resistance to the high-powered Titans.
7. Huntington
Last week: Lost to Byrd, 46-22. Ranked 4.
Talk about a momentum swing. After stalling on their fist drive of the second half, Huntington found themselves down nine points to C.E. Byrd. A methodical drive put the Raiders on the Yellow Jackets six yard line. But quarterback Kam Evans’ helmet came off the last play of the third quarter. To open up the fourth, on fourth and goal, the officials made Evans get off the field because of their helmet rule. The Raiders turned the ball over on downs and eventually fell to the Yellow Jackets, 46-22. The performance showed just how close the Raiders are to contending with the top dogs. They’ll get another chance to prove their worth this week against another top team, Neville.
6. Calvary
Last week: Lost to Captain Shreve, 27-14. Ranked 5.
The Cavaliers carried their two quarterback system into week two against Captain Shreve. Both Bryce Carpenter and Abram Wardell had their moments, with the Cavaliers even holding a 14-13 lead at one point. The Cavs eventually ran out of gas against the Gators, and a reward for their efforts? Taking on another 1-5A opponent: C.E. Byrd. The Cavaliers have proved they can hold their own with just about anybody in the state, and that theory will be tested again Thursday night.
5. North Desoto
Last week: Defeated Center, 71-42. Ranked 10th.
The Griffins are making the biggest jump in our rankings (short) history. North Desoto entered the rankings at 10 after defeating Airline. They followed that performance up with a whopping 70 points against a Center team that was ranked in the top ten in our Texas rankings. John Lewis is proving to be an absolute machine for a rushing offense averaging 383 rush yards per game through the first two weeks. The running back is averaging almost 8 yards per carry, while Brian Banks is not far behind. The Griffins welcome Loyola to town for week three.
4. Parkway
Last week: Defeated Red River, 45-0. Ranked 4th.
Two games. 82 points. The Parkway Panthers have been humming on offense, with Ashton Martin completing 71% of his passes with 7 touchdowns through the first two games. Trenton Lape’s stats might be even more impressive. Lape is averaging more than 30 yards per catch with over 300 yards receiving. The Panthers offense will continue to operate at a high level this week, hosting Bossier. After that, it’s time for district play in week four, and the next round of the “Brotherton Bowl”.
3. Captain Shreve
Last week: Defeated Calvary, 27-14. Ranked 3.
Captain Shreve has taken care of Loyola and Calvary in back to back weeks. Things will get more difficult this week, as the Gators take a trip to Union Parish to take on the Farmers. Last year, Captain Shreve edged the Farmers, 22-21. Will things be just as tight this Friday? Union Parish has already slayed one 1-5A opponent this year (Airline in week one). Jayden Edwards has been the heart of the Gators offense this season, with 378 yards rushing and six touchdowns. He’ll be compared to the Farmers’ star running back, Trey Holly. The Gators will have to slow Holly down in order to pull out a victory this week.
2. Many
Last week: Defeated Deridder, 50-7. Ranked 2.
The Tigers have been rolling through two weeks this season. They’ve outscored their opponents 88 to 10. The 2A Tigers have slayed 5A Sam Houston and 4A Deridder already this season. They’ll welcome another 5A opponent to town this week, hosting the Haughton Buccaneers. The 2-0 Bucs will try and spoil the Tigers perfect pre-district record in Many this week.
1. C.E. Byrd
Last week: Defeated Huntington, 46-22. Ranked 1.
Another week, another statement from the C.E. Byrd Yellow Jackets. After defeating Pleasant Grove in week one, the Jackets faced off against the rising Huntington Raiders to Lee Hedges Stadium. The Yellow Jackets survived the push from Raiders thanks to an 185 rushing yard, three touchdown performance from quarterback Lake Lambert. On Thursday, Byrd welcomes another one of the cities top teams: Calvary Baptist. C.E. Byrd is 6-2 all time against the Cavaliers.
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SHREVEPORT, La (KMSS/KTAL) – The Red River Bulldogs defeated the Woodlawn Knights 39-8 on Thursday for their first win of the season.
Red River moves to 1-2, while Woodlawn falls to 0-3. The Bulldogs will face Loyola College Prep next week, the Knights will play Booker T. Washington.
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FRISCO, TX (Silver Star Nation) – The speculation that the Dallas Cowboys would go outside the organization to find a temporary replacement for injured starting quarterback Dak Prescott has been put to rest…at least for this week.
Veteran backup quarterback Cooper Rush will take the helm on Sunday as the Cowboys face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium.
Rush started a game last season against in Minnesota, and prevailed with a win after throwing for more than 300 yards against the Vikings.
Coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Thursday that Cooper Rush is ready to play and win.
The Cowboys and Bengals game will be televised on FOX this Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CDT.
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INDIANAPOLIS – More than 120 million fans tuned into NFL games during a thrilling Week 1 that produced seven games decided by three points or fewer.
Week 2 looks to match the excitement. The schedule begins with a battle of top quarterbacks when Justin Herbert’s Chargers visit Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.
The slate ends with the league’s first staggered Monday night doubleheader with the Titans at Bills (7:15 p.m. ET) and Vikings at Eagles (8:30 p.m. ET).
The Saints put their seven-game winning streak against the Buccaneers on the line when they host Tampa Bay, while the Browns meet the Jets looking to improve to 2-0 for the first time since 1993.
WXIN’s Chris Hagan previews the entire Week 2 schedule with help from the Nexstar Nation on this week’s “Big Game Bound.”
WDAF’s Rob Collins joins Chris from Kansas City to break down the Chiefs’ critical AFC West showdown with the Chargers.
Also on this week’s show: reports from New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, plus the “Son of Sweetness” Jarrett Payton gives his weekly picks.
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The weather has been spectacular this week in the ArkLaTex, but we will start a slow rise in heat and humidity this afternoon. It will get slightly hotter each day through the weekend and into next week. We are also keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Fiona, which could near the Gulf Of Mexico in the upcoming days.
Temperatures return to near 90 degrees today: The good news today is it will be spectacular between sunrise and noon. Temperatures will be in the low 60s at sunrise with some patchy fog near area lakes and rivers. We should warm into the mid-80s at noon, with highs eventually nearing 90 degrees this afternoon. Skies will be mostly sunny, but you’ll notice a few more mid and high-altitude clouds today.
The magnificent weather this week has been courtesy of a dry north breeze which has lowered our humidity. Winds will be shifting to the southeast today and that will start to bring Gulf moisture into the region which will increase our humidity (dewpoint temperature). Today’s dewpoints will be in the low 60s which remains comfortable, but you’ll notice a slight muggy feeling returning to the region.
Nights and mornings will be warmer this weekend: The increasing humidity will have a blanket effect and prevent our temperatures from cooling off as much overnight. While we have all enjoyed the 50 and 60-degree mornings this week, most of us will have morning temperatures in the low 70s this weekend. Highs will generally be a degree warmer each day, so we will wind up in the mid-90s this weekend and into next week. This is several degrees above average and a reminder that we are nearing the end of summer, but we aren’t there quite yet.
In addition to the heat, it will remain dry, as there is no measurable rain in the forecast through at least the middle of next week.
Tropical Storm Fiona: Tropical Storm Fiona is moving west across the Caribbean. Fiona is expected to make a turn north before reaching the Gulf Of Mexico next week, but we will need to keep an eye on this one. There is some uncertainty in the long-range track as some of the forecast models keep it moving west towards the Gulf which would get our attention. We will keep you updated!
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There is still no end in sight to the dry weather pattern that we have experienced over the past week. Our break from the heat will soon end as temperatures get hot once again next week. Tropical Storm Fiona is not expected to move into the Gulf.
More heat & more humidity: Thursday began with below-normal temperatures once again as lows dipped into the 50s and 60s. Recently, we have enjoyed some rather dry air with dew point levels in the 50s. Typically during the summer months, dew points stay in the low to middle 70s. We will see a gradual increase in both temperature and dew point in the coming days as the wind increases a little out of the southeast. Temperatures Thursday have returned to a more normal level with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Expect slightly warmer temperatures Thursday night with lows in the low to middle 60s. Daytime highs Friday will also be a few degrees warmer in the lower 90s.
Don’t expect any rain: Futurecast shows that we will see a clear sky over the ArkLaTex once again Thursday night. Expect a mostly sunny sky Friday and a clear sky once again Friday night. Saturday will also be another dry day under a partly to mostly sunny sky. Upper-level high pressure will establish itself over the southeastern half of the country later this week. This will put a cap on any rain that may try to develop with the return of the moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. It’s looking promising that the vast majority of the ArkLaTex will stay dry through the rest of this week and all of next week. The upper-level ridge will strengthen just to our north early next week bringing the hottest temperatures since the beginning of August.
The Intense heat won’t last too long: Fortunately, it appears that the upper ridge won’t stick around too long. We will likely see several days next week with highs in the mid to upper 90s. By the end of next week, the ridge will weaken enough to allow temperatures to drop back to more normal levels for the last half of September in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Overnight lows will gradually warm back into the lower 70s by Sunday morning. They will likely be in the lower 70s through next week and then retreat to the mid to upper 60s by next weekend.
Keep an eye on the tropics: Tropical Storm Fiona continues to head towards the west. The National Hurricane Center indicates that Fiona likely will strengthen a little as it heads towards Puerto Rico in the next few days. It still appears that we will see the storm make a turn to the northwest and then to the north. It is looking promising that it will not make it to the Gulf of Mexico and likely will stay east of Florida and the US east coast.
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) today reports the final results from the IPAX-1 Ph I/II study of TLX101 therapy (4-L-[ 131I] iodo-phenylalanine, or 131I-IPA) in combination with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) in recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
The primary objective of the IPAX-1 study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability profile of intravenous 131I-IPA administered concurrently with second line EBRT in patients with recurrent GBM. Secondary objectives were to determine optimal dosing, biodistribution and radiation absorption into the tumour, as well as assess preliminary efficacy through clinical and imaging-based assessment of tumour response.
Final data up to the completion of the post-study follow-up period confirms the study has met its primary objective, demonstrating the safety and tolerability profile of TLX101 at the dosing range tested. The study also delivered encouraging preliminary efficacy data for further evaluation, demonstrating a median overall survival (OS) of 13 months from the initiation of treatment in the recurring setting, or 23 months from initial diagnosis. Given that GBM has a median survival from initial diagnosis of 12-15 months, the overall survival improvement trend seen in this patient population clearly warrants further evaluation in a larger patient population.
Recurrent GBM is a highly aggressive cancer that progresses rapidly, and for which there are few effective treatment options. TLX101 is a systemically administered targeted radiation therapy that targets L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT-1), which is typically over- expressed in GBM. TLX101 has been granted orphan drug designation in the United States and Europe.
IPAX-1 Results Summary
10 patients were enrolled of whom 9 received the full study treatment dosing of ~2GBq (2000 MBq) of TLX101, either in the form of a single administration or one of two triple-fractionated regimens. The results demonstrated all dosing regimens, in combination with EBRT, were well tolerated:
- Dosimetric analysis demonstrates that radiation exposure to key organs is well within acceptable safety limits.
- The most frequent treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were decreased lymphocyte count, fatigue, headache and hiccups, which occurred in three patients (30%), followed by decreased platelet count, diarrhea, cerebral oedema (swelling), and insomnia, which occurred in two patients (20%).
- Except for cerebral oedema (swelling), a typical side-effect of radiation to the brain, adverse events were of low grade, did not show any trends or patterns and were clinically manageable, with a significant proportion deemed unrelated to therapy. The therapy was generally well tolerated by patients.
- Overall survival (OS) was a median of 13 months, from initiation of therapy in the recurrent disease setting.
- Of the nine patients who received conventional imaging, four (44%) exhibited stable disease at day 135 and two (22%) at day 180, determined by longitudinal imaging.
- Two patients remain alive at the time of study report.
Dr. Colin Hayward, Chief Medical Officer at Telix said, "We are pleased to report this final outcome, which will be submitted for publication. We can reconfirm that TLX101 has demonstrated safety and tolerability profile and encouraging early efficacy data. The median overall survival of 13 months from initial treatment in the recurrent second line setting reinforces the validity of further investigation and dose escalation of TLX101 in patients with GBM. Due to the aggressive nature of this cancer and limited treatment options, we are experiencing a high level of interest in the follow-on study that Telix is now undertaking in newly diagnosed patients, as a front-line therapy in combination with standard of care treatment. In parallel we will continue to study TLX101 in the recurrent setting."
Dr Josef Pichler, Kepler University Hospital, Austria and Principal Investigator in the IPAX-1 study said, "When you consider that GBM has a median survival from initial diagnosis of 12-15 months, the potential benefit demonstrated in relapsed patients, in a second-line setting is encouraging. We are very motivated to continue to investigate TLX101 in a larger patient population in the planned Phase II IPAX-L (Linz) study underway at Kepler University Hospital, with the goal of collecting additional safety and efficacy data for TLX101 in in combination with EBRT in patients with relapsed-glioblastoma."
About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of diagnostic and therapeutic products using Molecularly Targeted Radiation (MTR). Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with international operations in Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical-stage products that address significant unmet medical need in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX). For more information visit www.telixpharma.com and follow Telix on Twitter (@TelixPharma) and LinkedIn.
Telix's lead product, gallium-68 (68Ga) gozetotide (also known as 68Ga PSMA-11) injection, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),[1] and by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).[2] Telix is also progressing marketing authorisation applications for this investigational candidate in Europe[3] and Canada.[4]
Telix Investor Relations
Ms. Kyahn Williamson
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
SVP Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Email: kyahn.williamson@telixpharma.com
This announcement has been authorised for release the disclosure committee of Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited.
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This announcement is not intended as promotion or advertising directed to any healthcare professional or other audience in any country worldwide (including Australia, United States and the United Kingdom). This announcement may include forward-looking statements that relate to anticipated future events, financial performance, plans, strategies or business developments. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as "may", "expect", "intend", "plan", "estimate", "anticipate", "outlook", "forecast" and "guidance", or other similar words. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's good-faith assumptions as to the financial, market, regulatory and other risks and considerations that exist and affect the Company's business and operations in the future and there can be no assurance that any of the assumptions will prove to be correct. In the context of Telix's business, forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements about: the initiation, timing, progress and results of Telix's preclinical and clinical studies, and Telix's research and development programs; Telix's ability to advance product candidates into, enrol and successfully complete, clinical studies, including multi-national clinical trials; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals, manufacturing activities and product marketing activities; the commercialisation of Telix's product candidates, if or when they have been approved; estimates of Telix's expenses, future revenues and capital requirements; Telix's financial performance; developments relating to Telix's competitors and industry; and the pricing and reimbursement of Telix's product candidates, if and after they have been approved. Telix's actual results, performance or achievements may be materially different from those which may be expressed or implied by such statements, and the differences may be adverse. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. You should read this announcement together with our risk factors, as disclosed in our most recently filed reports with the ASX or on our website.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Telix disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or a change in expectations or assumptions.
The Telix Pharmaceuticals and the Illuccix name and logo are trademarks of Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited and its affiliates – all rights reserved.
[1] ASX disclosure 20 December 2021.
[2] ASX disclosure 2 November 2021.
[3] ASX disclosure 10 December 2021.
[4] ASX disclosure 16 December 2020.
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UNCORK THE FUN!
Charlotte’s 19th Annual Wine & Food Festival Returning to Symphony Park
Festival Welcomes International Wines, Beer and Spirits!
Charlotte, NC- The Charlotte Wine & Food Festival is returning to Symphony Park at South Park Mall on Saturday, October 1st from 12pm-6pm. This perennial favorite offers not only local wines, but National and International wines, along with beer and spirits for you to taste.
At the door, attendees will receive a souvenir wine glass where they can then fill with unlimited tastings, in an All-You-Care-To-Taste format of 100+ International wines, Beer and Spirits. Guests can also sample and buy wine from local North Carolina Wineries, who have their products to sell on-site. Buy wine by the glass or by the bottle while at the show! The other wines, beers and spirits are for On-Site sampling only.
There will be good food to taste and purchase from some of Charlotte’s hottest Restaurants and Food Trucks. Enjoy Great Live Music from throughout the day with ‘Part Time Blues Band’ from 12:30pm – 3pm and ‘The Tonez’ from 3:30pm – 6pm.
VIP Admission tickets are only $75 which includes a souvenir wine glass, wine bag, bottle of wine from our curated selection, free bottled water, an extra hour of unlimited wine, beer and spirits samplings, access to VIP specialty wine tastings and all performances. General Admission Tickets are only $39 which includes all performances, a souvenir wine glass and unlimited samples of wine, beer and spirits. Designated Driver tickets can be purchased at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please visit https://charlotte.uncorkthefun.com/ or call 800-830-3976.
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Greensboro Science Center to Host Bricksboro on October 1 & 2, 2022
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Top 10 Midway Rides At The Carolina Classic Fair
New Weekday Ride Promotions Include $2 Tuesday and 10-Pass Ride Cards
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (SEPTEMBER 20, 2022)—With so many rides, attractions and concessions on the famous Strates Shows midway, it’s hard to decide what to ride or eat first! The following is a rundown of the “Top 10 Rides” experienced by Carolina Classic Fair fairgoers in 2021. The rankings are based on individual wristband and FunCard ticket scans:
#10 Zero Gravity: The name says it all! Patrons stand against the wall as the ride begins to spin at dizzying speeds. As the ride pivots vertically, the g-forces kick in and pin you in place! (42” minimum, 77” maximum)
#9 The Wacky Worm: The perfect “first coaster” for young riders. This colorful caterpillar will have both young and old laughing with delight as it weaves its way along gentle slopes and winding tracks. (42” minimum, 36” to 42” may ride with an adult)
#8 Jumbo’s Flying Elephants: Climb on one of these colorful, friendly elephants and get ready for the thrills of “flying” up and down and round and round.
(45” minimum, 36” minimum with an adult)
#7 Dream Wheel: Enjoy a panoramic view of the midway from 72 feet above the ground while riding in a family-sized gondola. At night, the Dream Wheel’s translucent tubs absorb the multiple colors of the super spectacular LED lighting. (40” minimum, 40” to 56” must be accompanied by a responsible patron)
#6 The Claw: Experience the ultimate sensations of speed, rotation and swing on ONE ride! As its large arm lifts into the air, those daring enough to ride from one of its suspended seats will get a 360-degree view of the surroundings...but only if they can keep their eyes open! (48” minimum, 77” maximum, 220 lb. maximum)
#5 Merry-Go-Round: Strates Shows merry-go-round has been a memory maker for fairgoers of all ages. This carousel constructed by the legendary Allan Herschell Company is a timeless favorite on the midway and has become one of the “first” midway rides ever ridden by thousands of children and their families. (42” minimum unless accompanied by an adult)
#4 Scooter/Bumper Cars: Driver’s license NOT required! There is no way better to get your traffic jam frustrations out than a ride on this carnival classic. These bumper cars let riders travel over the floor bumping, dodging and crashing into other cars along the way. (48” minimum to drive, 42” minimum to ride)
#3 Sky Flyer: High-altitude fun! This 98-foot-high vertical swing can be seen “dancing in the sky” above the Strates Shows carnival. As 24 riders slowly rise to the top, the tower begins to rotate and centrifugal force kicks in! The Sky Flyer offers adventure thrills as well as a panoramic view of the midway. Fairgoers on the ground will be sure to have their cameras out to capture the Sky Flyers’ dazzling array of LED lighting. (48” minimum, 79” maximum)
#2 Muzik Express: Music, lights and sounds—Get ready for spinning action as the up-and-down motion of the ride keeps you rocking and rolling. (52” minimum and age 8, 78” maximum)
And the number ONE ride experienced by Carolina Classic Fair customers in 2021…
#1 Giant Wheel: Truly the “King of the Midway!” At 105 feet in height, Strates Shows majestic Giant Wheel dominates the fairgrounds and the surrounding community. A spectacular sight day or night, the Giant Wheel comes alive when the sun goes down with an all-new display of LED lighting. It is the best ride to take an awesome selfie with friends as you’ll have a one-of-a-kind view behind you! (48” minimum unless accompanied by an adult)
Be sure to also check out these exciting Strates Shows rides while at the 2022 Carolina Classic Fair:
Venetian Double Carousel – For more than three decades, Strates Shows signature merry-go-round has been a memory maker for fairgoers of all ages. This unique two-story, hand-painted carousel is a timeless favorite on the midway and has become one of the “first” midway rides ever ridden by thousands of children and their families. (42” minimum unless accompanied by an adult)
Cuckoo Haus – It’s Wunderbar! Celebrate Oktoberfest as you walk through challenging and adventurous obstacles located at every twist and turn of this unique funhouse. (42” minimum)
The Pirate – Ahoy, Mateys! Welcome aboard the biggest ship on the midway. But look out, as there are rough seas head! This is not a kiddy cruise; it is a thrilling experience for mature family members. The ride’s up and down, swinging pendulum movement will provide plenty of zero gravity thrills at the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions. (48” minimum, 39” to 48” may ride with an adult on an inside seat)
Wave Swinger – This ornately decorated giant swing set takes riders flying above the carnival crowds below. Riders are seated in one of the ride’s many suspended basket seats. As the Wave Swinger starts up, the whole structure rises and begins to rotate clockwise. When it reaches its maximum height, the ride tilts to provide an added thrill! (42” minimum, 230 lb. maximum)
Rock Star – Shaped like a giant, LED covered guitar, riders will take to the “stage” and experience a thrilling, modern-day magic carpet ride. This performance will have you soaring up and over, around and down, for a great free-fall experience. (42” minimum, 300 lb. maximum)
Zipper – This classic attraction still generates the ultimate in flips, spins and screams! A unique thrill ride rotating freely on an off-center axis while passenger cars move around the main boom. The boom rotates on its own axis creating chaotic ride patterns. (48” minimum)
New this year Strates Shows and the Carolina Classic Fair will offer brand new weekday ride promotions: On Monday, October 3 and Thursday, October 6 a 10-pass ride card will be offered for just $20! That’s ten rides for $20! Also on Tuesday, October 4, the Carolina Classic Fair will be offering $2 Tuesday with ALL RIDES being $2 all day!
Advance discounted admission tickets and Strates Ride vouchers to the Carolina Classic Fair are available through Ticketmaster, the Fair’s website at CarolinaClassicFair.com, the Fairgrounds’ Box Office located in the Annex (414 Deacon Blvd, 27105, Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and at the new Hanes Mall Store location. The Carolina Classic Fairground Box Office will offer extended hours the week of September 26 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) leading up to the Fair opening day. All online advance ticket sales will end at midnight on September 29.
Online sales will be promoted via the Fair’s social media links on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter @CClassicFair and Instagram. Advance Tickets can be purchased with no convenience charges at the Fairgrounds Box Office.
About the Strates Shows – The Strates Shows is a 99-year-old family-owned and operated outdoor amusement and carnival business with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1923 by Greek immigrant James E. Strates as the Southern Tier Shows in Elmira, New York, the Strates Shows is one of America’s premiere providers of carnival midways. Over the decades, the Strates Shows has brought many innovations to the carnival industry, including cooperative promotions, a centralized ticket system, advance ticket sales, and the FunCard electronic ticketing system that utilizes bar codes to control access to carnival rides on the midway and provides seamless, transparent accounting to partners. The Strates Shows will celebrate its centennial year of operation in 2023.
About the Carolina Classic Fair
Celebrating its 140th year in 2022, the Carolina Classic Fair is owned and operated by the City of Winston-Salem after being donated to the City by the Winston-Salem Foundation in 1969. The 10-day annual Fair features nationally renowned musical entertainment, delicious food, and beverages, exhibits for livestock, poultry, fine arts and crafts, a world-class carnival with numerous rides and games, and many more activities. The Carolina Classic Fair at the time of opening day will follow all state and local health and safety protocols. For more information on the Carolina Classic Fair, please visit CarolinaClassicFair.com.
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Greensboro Day School Hosts Internationally Recognized Author & Speaker
Greensboro, N.C. -- Greensboro Day School will host thought leader and best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour as the 2022–23 McLendon Parent & Faculty Education Speaker. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, October 20, from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Sloan Theatre on Greensboro Day School’s campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association, Dr. Lisa Damour co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, writes about teenagers for the New York Times, appears as a regular contributor to CBS News, and works in collaboration with UNICEF. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls.
Dr. Damour will present “The State of Wellbeing in Adolescents and How Parents Can Support Them.” In her presentation, Dr. Damour will discuss the normal and expected challenges that arise during adolescence, the pandemic’s impact on typical development, how parents and teachers can help, when it’s time to worry, and what to do.
In addition to her evening presentation, Dr. Damour will meet with Greensboro Day School faculty and students during the school day.
The McLendon Parent & Faculty Education Speaker Series is a longstanding tradition at GDS, thanks to an endowment established by Charles McLendon, co-founder and first board chair of Greensboro Day School.
Previous McLendon Speakers have included Dr. Michael Thompson, Dr. Michelle Borba, Dr. JoAnn Deak, Laura Tierney, Emily Esfahani Smith, and Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair.
About: Greensboro Day School: Established in 1970, Greensboro Day School is an independent day school serving approximately 880 students age 2 through grade 12 in the Triad region of North Carolina. The school has a reputation for academic excellence, enrolls 28% students of color, and has a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. In 2022, the school awarded nearly $3 million in financial assistance. Greensboro Day School's mission is to develop the intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal foundations students need to be constructive contributors to the world.
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Fall Brings PBPS Special Events & Engagement Opportunities
Greensboro, NC, September 20, 2022 — It’s an exciting season over at the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society as the organization's events calendar takes shape for fall 2022. PBPS Board president states, “in the first six months of 2022 PBPS served over 13,500 community members.” The 37-year-old nonprofit is focused on collaborating with partner organizations and the local community in order to provide high-quality cultural presentations and cultural growth experiences. The organization is gearing up for two events in the next month that are focused on the Triad region. The Blues & Foods Market at Renaissance Shops and the PBPS 2022 Road to Memphis Blues Challenge.
The Blues & Foods Market will continue its residency at Renaissance Shops in East Greensboro from 1pm-5pm on select Sundays. Sunday, September 25th, 2022 will feature R&B artist and vocal juggernaut Candi “Sugafoot” Herbin. Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 will feature Cufflinx, a band under the musical direction of Nick Hayes. Nick is a touring professional drummer who has remained the backbeat of Eric Gales Band for the last decade. Vendors with both crafts and food will share space with community resource partners at the event. This series is free to attend and is designed to introduce triad families to their neighbors. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket so they can enjoy great lawn spaces filled with games and vendors.
Sponsors for the first event are Creative GSO, Weaver Foundation, Devcon Resources, and The North Carolina Arts Council. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this or future events please email Atiba Berkley at president@piedmontblues.org. Additional opportunities are available for Community Resource Partners for tabling at the event.
PBPS will kick off October with its annual Road to Memphis PBPS Blues Challenge that will occur on Sunday, October 9th starting at 3:30 pm at Elm Street Lounge in Greensboro. Registration is now open to compete in the following (3) categories - Band, Solo/Duo, or Youth. Local winners from each category will then represent PBPS in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge in January 2023. If you would like to enter the Road to Memphis Blues Challenge head on over to piedmontblues.org Ticket prices to attend on October 9th as an audience member and to support your local Blues musicians are $8 for PBPS members and $10 for nonmembers.
The 2023 International Blues Challenge (IBC) will be held from January 24th - 28th 2023 in Memphis, TN. The world’s largest gathering of Blues acts compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition at the competition. The Blues Foundation and its Affiliated Organizations search for the best new Blues Bands and Solo/Duo Blues acts and Young players that are ready to take their act to the international stage. Last year PBPS representative TC Carter from T.C. Carter Band took home the Gibson Guitar Award for Best Band Guitarist.
Register here to enter the 2022 PBPS Road to Memphis Blues Challenge or visit PiedmontBlues.org to get tickets to watch the competition.
Please visit PiedmontBlues.org for
PBPS is seeking volunteers for events and those who give their time get extra perks in addition to serving their community. Volunteers enjoy free entry to many PBPS events. Various volunteer shifts are available for a variety of positions.
For volunteer opportunities please visit piedmontblues.org/volunteer
For sponsorship opportunities, please email Atiba Berkley at president@piedmontblues.org.
Follow Piedmont Blues Preservation Society on Facebook and on Instagram
About the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society:
The Piedmont Blues Preservation Society (PBPS) is a 501c3 historical, educational, & charitable nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the culture and music known commonly as the blues; this form of music has evolved historically from the culture and experiences of African-Americans including work songs and spirituals. Our organization represents blues culture through educational programs, workshops, with a focus on historical accuracy and cultural authenticity. We collaborate with other nonprofits and with regional and global businesses to highlight the Piedmont as a place to not only live but a place to experience rich culture. Our services support public health issues, educational initiatives, and societal concerns while promoting local businesses, tourism, the arts, and education in the true spirit of the Blues community. https://piedmontblues.org/.
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Hip-Hop Legend KRS-One Coming to Greensboro to Help United Way Celebrate Centennial
Greensboro, NC (September 20, 2022) – United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) is celebrating its centennial campaign kickoff during the entire month of September with a series of concerts, that include local acts, and hip-hop legend KRS-One. In addition, UWGG introduced its specially crafted beer, The Centennial Collab.
The events will highlight UWGG’s 100 years of transforming compassion into community change, and proceeds will benefit organizational efforts to end local poverty.
UWGG’s 100 Years of Good Vibes Concert Series featured free performances with the final free concert this Friday, September 23. Their concert series will culminate with a ticketed concert featuring KRS-One at Carolina Theatre.
KRS-One is a renowned hip-hop artist, activist, and author. He’s been called the “conscience of hip hop” by Rolling Stone Magazine and remains one of the loudest voices advocating for the preservation and expansion of original hip-hop and its message of ending cultural exploitation and violence.
In addition to hosting the local act concerts, Little Brother Brewing, Oden Brewing, and SouthEnd Brewing have collaborated for the first time to produce a Centennial Beer, The Centennial Collab, that will be on tap all month long at each brewery, with $1 of each pint sold benefiting UWGG.
100 Years of Good Vibes Concert Series Details
- September 23: 7 to 10 p.m., Drew Holgate Band will perform at SouthEnd Brewing
- September 30: 7:30 to 9 p.m., KRS-ONE will perform at Carolina Theatre
Visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org/Calendar to learn more and purchase tickets to events.
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OnStage and Inclusive Program Premieres New Show October 1-2
GREENSBORO, NC (September 20, 2022) – Creative Greensboro is hosting the Community Theater of Greensboro’s OnStage and Inclusive program as part of its Residency At The Hyers. The residency culminates with performances of a new show at 4 pm, October 1, and 2 pm, October 2, at the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre in the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at https://ctgso.org/tickets.
“At the beginning of our residency, there is no script,” OnStage and Inclusive Program Director Wendy Wood said. “We spend time on cast bonding, theater games, singing, and dividing into small groups to learn more about each other. Each year, every cast member brings a different set of ideas and talent to our production.”
“I like the program because I like to explore art and theater in my own way,” program participant Samuel Johnson said. “It's also a good place to interact, to see who you know, and who knows you very well. It’s amazing to experience an entire show materializing from scratch over two weeks. It all starts with a simple and general theme and nothing more!”
About OnStage & Inclusive
OnStage and Inclusive is a unique, two-week theater program that engages adults and children with a wide range of disabilities to work on self-expression, advocacy, and communication skills through theater arts. The two weeks conclude with entertainment, friendship, and a celebration of the arts as participants present two performances for the community. The performances feature the entire OnStage and Inclusive company and are based on original ideas presented through music, dance, skits, and personal reflections.
About Community Theatre of Greensboro
Founded in 1949, the Community Theatre of Greensboro is Guilford County’s oldest arts organization. It strives to help residents share in the excitement of theater participation as actors, backstage crew, or audience members. The organization cherishes diversity and prioritizes non-traditional casting.
About The Residency at the Hyers
The Residency at the Hyers is a Creative Greensboro program that provides up to six-week, rent-free residencies for dance, theater, music, film, and poetry projects led by Guilford County-based creative individuals and organizations. For more information about the Residency, contact Creative Greensboro’s Performing Arts Coordinator Todd Fisher at todd.fisher@greensboro-nc.gov or 336-373-2974.
Founded in 2019, Creative Greensboro provides support for, ensures access to, and drives awareness of Greensboro’s creative community. The organization supports vibrant city development through a wide range of programs, services, and partnerships, Learn more about Creative Greensboro and low-cost (or free) ways to use space within the Greensboro Cultural Center at www.creativegreensboro.com.
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The Thin Place by Lucas Hnath, directed by Jon Furr,will take the stage Oct. 14-16 and 21-23 as part of Spirit Gum Theatre Company's 10th season.
Performances Oct. 14-16 & 21-23/ Fri-Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2pm will take place at the Mountcastle Forum, 251 N. Spruce St. in Winston-Salem.
Tickets $15 + taxes/fees, available at www.spiritgumtheatre.com
Featuring Mary Lea Dominick, Haley Motsinger, Hampton Rowe, and Maryl Wilson. Everyone who ever died is still here - just in a different part of here. Linda can communicate with them.
And if you believe, she can make you hear them, too - in the thin place, the fragile boundary between our world and the other one. Hilda, a keen listener and observer who’s grappling with loss, takes a great interest in Linda’s abilities.
With acuity and relentless curiosity, Lucas Hnath’s play transforms the theater into an intimate séance, crafting an unnerving testament to the power of the mind, which has a mind of its own.
“Haunting... A cunning new ghost story... compelling and delicious.” - The New York Times
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Downtown Greensboro Inc. is Now Accepting Entries for the Holiday Parade
Entry forms are now live for Downtown Greensboro Inc.’s 2022 Holiday Parade, taking place on December 3rd from noon to 2:00 PM in Downtown Greensboro.
Those interested in being a part of this year’s parade are required to complete an online parade entry form. Bands, drill teams and performance groups, along with non-profit and for-profit organizations are all encouraged to participate.
Non-band entries are limited to the first 100 participants, no exceptions made. Submitting entry forms early is strongly recommended.
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Public Health staff receive statewide honors
Nurse Care Manager Beverly Barber received the GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Public Health Staff Award at the NC Public Health Association (NCPHA) Fall Educational Conference on September 14.
Barber works with first-time mothers as part of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership. The program’s goal is to improve pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and the economic self-sufficiency of families. It follows an evidence-based national model of nurses making regular home visits to mothers, starting early in their pregnancy and up to the baby’s second birthday.
Barber, who’s worked in nursing for 47 years, has also administered the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Forsyth County’s mass vaccination clinics. Prior to working for Forsyth County Public Health, she worked in a local medical center in the Mother-Baby, Labor and Delivery and Antenatal departments.
North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation awards recognize public health workers and programs that improve the health status of children. The Public Health Staff Award honors individuals for their outstanding service in preventive health activities in their local community.
Also during the conference, Forsyth Public Health Program Assistant Bonita Murphy received a Public Health All-Star Award. Public Health Educator Alexis Lambert was recognized for graduating from the Emerging Leaders program. Forsyth County’s Healthy Beginnings program received a Dr. Ann Wolfe min-grant of $8,000. Healthy Beginnings is a free case management service that supports minority women during their pregnancy and up to two years after delivery.
NCPHA is a professional association comprised of an interdisciplinary group of current and future public health professionals and is one of the nation's largest American Public Health Association affiliate organizations.
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Kim Kardashian Buys Cindy Crawford’s Malibu Mansion!
Reality superstar Kim Kardashian has had a busy year. Within the last twelve months, the socialite-cum-business mogul finalized her divorce to rapper Kanye West, got together with actor Pete Davidson and then broke up with him, officially became a billionaire, helped Afghanistan’s women’s soccer team escape the Taliban, and passed California’s “baby bar” law exam. In between running her mega-successful brands KKW Beauty, KKW Fragrance, and Skims and raising four children, Kardashian has also made some big moves in the real estate market. She has listed a Vincent Van Duysen-designed condo in Calabasas (featured on Keeping up With the Kardashians and formerly an office for her shapewear line, Skims) for sale for $3.5 million. She paid her ex-husband, Kanye, $23 million for his share of the sprawling Calabasas mansion where the couple had lived with their kids since 2014, and picked up an even more spectacular property, with big ocean views, in Malibu’s Encinal Bluffs for a cool $70.4 million.
Previously owned by supermodel Cindy Crawford, who still lives next door, the house was originally listed with Jade Mills of Coldwell Banker for $99 million. Even at $70.4 million, it is the most expensive home sold in Malibu this year, and the fourth priciest in the State of California. A two-story, red-roofed Mediterranean, the residence spans 7,450 square feet with 3.2 acres of luxuriously landscaped grounds. With a chic, airy floor plan, the main floor is complete with a great room combining the living room, den, dining area, and gourmet kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors showcase sweeping coastline views and open onto the wraparound deck with firepit. The grand master suite includes a fireplace and sitting area, as well as dual spa-like bathrooms and a walk-in closet. The other bedrooms include their own en-suites, with one having a private entrance, bathroom and kitchen. A gym with vaulted ceilings and a media room complete the villa.
A spectacular pool and spa including a cabana with its own fireplace, tennis courts, and multiple outdoor decks provide options for entertaining and enjoying the stellar sunsets for which Malibu is known. A private path leads down to the white sands of El Sol Beach, accessible only to the handful of surrounding mansions that make up the neighborhood. Mature trees, including palms, surround the house for a serene, natural feel. Nearby options for entertainment include the Malibu Riding and Tennis Club and the famous Paradise Cove Beach Cafe, with the boutiques and restaurants at the Malibu Country Mart just a scenic fifteen-minute drive down the coast.
Kim was born in Los Angeles and, although having lived in a variety of homes in her 41 years, has stayed close to LA with homes in Beverly Hills, Beverly Grove, Bel Air, and Hidden Hills. Her new oceanfront home in Malibu will keep her close to the many other celebrities who have homes in the area, including Lady Gaga, Courtney Cox, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cher. It is about an hour’s drive to Beverly Hills and Bel Air.
Photos: Adrian Anz, Courtesy Coldwell Banker
Source: TopTenRealEstateDeals.com
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Call for Artists for CAN-NC’s 50+ Community Art Exhibition
Creative Aging Network-NC (CAN-NC) announces a Call for Artists who are age 50 and better to participate in a community art show on our campus at 2400 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405. Receptions will be held on Friday, October 21st from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We welcome 2-D and 3-D art of any size. Must be ready to hang or display. $25 registration fee. You keep all proceeds of sales. To submit artwork for the show, you must register at this link: https://form.jotform.com/222615654569161 by Oct.7. Details for art drop off will be provided after you register.
About Creative Aging Network-NC: The mission of the Creative Aging Network-NC (CAN-NC) is to provide innovative arts programming and education to enhance the well-being and social connection among older adults throughout North Carolina. The CAN-NC campus, located just 3 miles from downtown Greensboro, NC, serves as a site for intergenerational and multicultural engagement, collaboration and education.
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(NEXSTAR) – Nuclear security experts are sounding the alarm over China and Russia’s rising nuclear programs.
On Tuesday, at a Senate hearing, they warned the U.S. could be underprepared without new investments.
Experts are urging Congress to quickly address what they call growing threats from the two countries.
“The doomsday clock tool is now set to 100 seconds to midnight – in contrast, at the end of the Cold War, the clock setting was 17 minutes to midnight,” said Madelyn Creedon, research professor at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs.
The panel of experts warned senators that both China and Russia have dramatically increased their nuclear capabilities.
“The world is very different now,” said Franklin Miller, a foreign policy and nuclear security expert with The Scowcroft Group. Miller, who also served as a special assistant to former President George W. Bush, said that as Russia and China continue a more aggressive global strategy, the U.S. must proactively prepare for how to respond if those two countries unite.
“Our goal must be a secure and effective deterrent,” Miller said.
The experts emphasized that creating such a deterrent would require the U.S. to modernize its technology, recruit more talent and pursue updated treaties with both countries.
“It is urgently needed,” said Rose Gottemoeller, who served as deputy secretary general of NATO from 2016 to 2019. “Going forward I think we should be looking at all different instruments.”
Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters says he’s also concerned about what happens if China or Russia develop autonomous nuclear weapons.
“Because clearly, this is coming – this is not if, this is when,” Peters said. “If we go that route we have to make sure that we can respond.”
Oklahoma Republican Senator Jim Inhofe says a bipartisan group of lawmakers are working together right now to ensure the country’s defenses do not fall behind.
“It’s clear we are not prepared for this reality,” Inhofe said.
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Connie (Black) Faass 1943-2022 Connie Faass, 79, of Cheyenne, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday September 17th. She was born on June 27th, 1943, in Loveland, CO and adopted by John & Mary Black. Connie worked for US West Communications, The Wyoming State Legislature, Laramie County School District, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and The Hitching Post Inn. She is survived by Gene Faass (husband), Laurie Faass (daughter), Barry Faass (son), Kristen Haynes (granddaughter), Andrea Shane (Corey) (granddaughter), and three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, John & Mary Black. Connie wanted to share with her family and friends: Attitude is Gratitude - She is grateful for all the wonderful people in her life and for all the wonderful things the world has given her. There isn't enough time or paper to thank everyone for the kindness shown to her. "I am at peace with this, and I hope that everyone has a wonderful life as I have." Live. Laugh. Love. Expressions of sympathy in Connie's memory may be made to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter and Davis Hospice Center. An informal memorial gathering will be held at The Gathering Place located next to the Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel on Friday, September 23rd at 10:00 AM.
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The Wyoming GOP office in Cheyenne. A growing rift within the Wyoming Republican Party was evident last week when the five Republican candidates for the state’s lone U.S. House seat debated.
The Wyoming Republican Party is seeking applicants, and soon, to fill a three-month-long vacancy in the secretary of state’s office following the resignation of Ed Buchanan last week.
The general election will determine who steps into the role starting in January for a traditional four-year term. An interim secretary of state is needed until then.
State statute calls on Buchanan’s party as well as the governor to fill the vacancy. The same process was utilized in January to replace former Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow and was the cause for controversy and a short-lived legal battle.
Interested candidates have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to submit an application to the Wyoming GOP. The party’s state central committee will then send three nominees to the governor for a final selection.
Buchanan left office early to begin his appointment as a district court judge in Torrington. He had announced in May he would not seek re-election to instead pursue the judicial opportunity.
After securing the Republican nomination for secretary of state in the primary election, Rep. Chuck Gray, R-Casper, will run without an opponent on the ballot. He cannot be considered for the interim, however. The Wyoming Constitution prohibits Gray from being appointed before January because it would overlap with his legislative term.
Otherwise, the office has three qualifications: one must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen and a registered voter in Wyoming. For the interim appointment, the applicant must also be a registered Republican.
The GOP state central committee will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 24 in Pavillion to make the selection. The meeting is open to the public.
The committee is made up of three Republican leaders from each Wyoming county – the county chair, state committeeman and state committeewoman – and each county gets three votes. Applicants will need to “attend the meeting to present themselves,” according to a statement sent to media on Friday by Donna Rice, secretary for the Wyoming Republican Party.
Gov. Mark Gordon will have five days to make a final selection from the three party nominees.
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California Mom Sherri Papini Gets 18 Months in Prison for Faking Her Own Kidnapping
The California mother of two young children took them to day care in 2016 and then disappeared.
California mother Sherri Papini has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for staging her own kidnapping and then lying to FBI agents about it, federal prosecutors announced.
The 40-year-old had pleaded guilty in April to mail fraud and giving false statements to federal authorities. As part of her plea bargain, she was ordered to pay more than $300,000 in restitution.
Papini disappeared in 2016 from her Redding neighborhood in Northern California after dropping her two young children at day care. She resurfaced three weeks later, on Thanksgiving, with a bizarre story of being held hostage by two masked Hispanic women who branded her with a hot tool, refused to feed her and kept her chained in a bedroom for 22 days.
Eventually, she acknowledged she had abandoned her family to spend time with an ex-boyfriend in Southern California.
“I am guilty of lying. I am guilty of dishonor,” she said Monday at her sentencing hearing. “I am choosing to humbly accept responsibility.”
Senior U.S. District Judge William Shubb ignored the recommendations of probation officers and Papini's attorney, who recommended she spend a month in custody and seven months in supervised home detention. Shubb also snubbed prosecutors who had asked for an eight-month incarceration.
The judge said he sentenced Papini to 18 months to deter copycats, and because of "the sheer number of people who were impacted."
Those included authorities, her family, her neighbors and law enforcement officers who searched for her across multiple states, he said. For four years, her fake story was believed and falsely cast suspicion on the Hispanic community, authorities said.
Prosecutors said Papini ran to a former boyfriend some 600 miles from her home. He later dropped her off along Interstate 5 about 150 miles from her neighborhood after she said she wanted to go home, officials said.
She was picked up by passersby who discovered her with bindings, a swollen nose, a blurred "brand" on her right shoulder, and burns on her left arm, authorities said. Her injuries were self-inflicted and designed to prove her tale, prosecutors said.
After her return, Papini accepted funds from a bogus GoFundMe account, the California Victim Compensation Board and the Social Security Administration.
"Not only did Papini lie to law enforcement, her friends, and her family, she also made false statements to the California Victim Compensation Board and the Social Security Administration in order to receive benefits as a result of her alleged 'post-traumatic stress' from being abducted," prosecutors said Monday in their statement announcing her sentencing.
After Papini pleaded guilty in April, her husband filed for divorce and sole custody of their children.
Outside court, defense attorney William Portanova called it "a fair sentence, even though it's longer than we wished."
Papini has never publicly explained why she faked her own kidnapping. Her lawyer had blamed it on "what sounds like a fierce storm that was going on for a long time inside her head."
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Champion Surfer Kalani David Dead at 24 After Suffering Seizure in Water
David, 24, had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which can cause rapid heart rate and seizures, People reported.
Award winning surfer Kalani David passed away over the weekend after suffering a seizure in the water in Costa Rica, People reported.
David, 24, had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which can cause rapid heart rate and seizures, People reported.
The former world junior surfing, whose full name was Kalani David Feeney Barrientos, known internationally only by his first names, was born in Hawaii to a Costa Rican mother. He suffered the seizure at Playa Hermosa, Jacó, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, NBC News reported.
“He was surfing when he apparently suffered some kind of epileptic seizure and drowned,” the Judicial Investigation Agency said in a message to The Associated Press. “The death is still under investigation.”
Following his passing, legendary surfer Kelly Slater posted pictures on Instagram of himself and a young David and said, "Kalani was one of the most talented ever surfer/skaters on Earth, constantly pushing the limits every time he was on his feet....Condolences to the huge community of friends Kalani had coast to coast and across the globe."
In June, David took to Instagram to discuss his syndrome and his battle with seizures, saying, “With these seizures I keep having my neurologist said no driving and no surfing until I stop having them. I mean I could surf but, if I was to have one and don't get saved in time I'll either die or become a vegetable because I don't have enough air to my brain.”
"I keep getting lucky, I had a seizure driving and the other in the water within a couple months. The past couple years been having seizures sleeping and just Angels watching over me cause idk how I keep getting so lucky and living thru it all,” he added. “Time to get this stuff in order so I can move ahead in life, at least I can skate and fish!"
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Former Kansas Deputy Ordered to Be Reprimanded After Hogtying, Shoving and Tasing a 12-Year-Old Autistic Boy
The 12-year-old boy was running away from his foster home when the deputy was dispatched.
The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training determined a Kansas sheriff deputy hogtied, shoved, and tased a 12-year-old autistic boy who ran away from his foster home.
The Commission found a 12-year-old, referred to as L.H in a document, was attempting to run away from his foster home when Matthew Honas was dispatched to the scene.
The KSCPOST, a law enforcement oversight body, issued a summary order of reprimand to Honas, an officer for the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, on Aug. 22 for his use of excessive force on a 12-year-old boy on Feb. 23.
The KSCPOST determined Honas used excessive force by shoving, elbowing, carrying, pulling, and hogtying the boy, reports the KSCPOST. Despite the boy already being in cuffs and shackled by the ankles to the handcuffs, Honas deployed his taser at L.H without warning. KSCPOST deemed L.H was not a threat to Honas or other officers.
According to KSCPOST, this was not the first interaction between the officer and the young boy. In a prior incident Honas had a physical altercation with L.H but Honas was not wearing a bodycam to record the altercation, according to the KSCPOST order.
In the Feb. 23 altercation, Honas also was without a bodycam but the interaction was caught on the squad car's camera, says KSCPOST.
KSCPOST reprimanded him and he was discharged from his position. According to the Board of County Commissioners, Honas was making $23.55 an hour before he was discharged on March 3.
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Justin Trudeau Blasted for Singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in Hotel Lobby Ahead of Queen's Funeral
“Embarrassing doesn't even begin to cover it," said one Canadian columnist.
Life in the UK is getting back to normal after nearly two weeks of mourning and the final send off for Queen Elizabeth II.
On Monday, hundreds of thousands of mourners arrived at the mall to pay their respects to the queen. Now, the crowds have almost completely dispersed and the cleanup at Buckingham Palace has begun.
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking heat for singing Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” in a hotel lobby just hours before the real queen's funeral.
“Embarrassing doesn't even begin to cover it," said one Canadian columnist.
Former President Donald Trump is mocking the seating arrangements in Westminster Abbey that put President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden 14 rows back.
Under British protocol, commonwealth leaders and other European royal families had to be seated up front.
Jill Biden is also coming under fire on social media for wearing a fascinator to the funeral, which is frowned upon under strict rules of etiquette.
Princess Charlotte, the 7-year-old daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, charmed everyone with her poise and dignity.
“She always seems to know exactly what’s expected at exactly the right moment and she always seems to be schooling her brother in how to behave and what to do. They clearly share a very warm relationship,” royal expert Victoria Arbiter said.
Charlotte’s older brother, Prince George, was photographed sticking out his tongue after leaving the services at Westminster Abbey.
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Missing Oregon 7-Year-Old Girl Who Was in a Stolen Car Found by Police
The young girl was asleep up until the car’s alarm went off when police tried to open the doors.
After several hours of searching, a young Oregon girl was found asleep in the back of her family's stolen car.
Yamilet Martinez, 7, was asleep in her family's vehicle when it was stolen after her mother briefly stepped out, according to ABC News 4.
According to KATU, the family had just moved homes and was in the process of dropping off a moving truck when the incident occurred. The child’s father couldn’t find the drop box for the keys so Yamilet’s mother got out of their vehicle to help him search, reports the news outlet.
In the short time the mother was out of the car she realized her phone disconnected from the car's bluetooth and that's when she noticed the car, and their sleeping child, were gone, reported KATU.
Police say that over 50 units were out searching for the young girl and received many tips and help from the community.
An Amber Alert was also issued later that night to help aid in the search for Yamilet, according to KATU.
The young girl went missing at approximately 6:50 p.m. and the alert was sent out around 10:35 p.m, Oregon Live reported. Yamilet was found still asleep by police shortly after the alert went out, she woke up to the car alarm going off when police tried to open the car doors, reports the news outlet.
According to Oregon Live, police continued to search the area for whoever stole the car but were unable to identify anyone. Missing persons investigators will continue to search for the car thief, reports the news source.
Police issued an update later that night saying Yamilet had been safely returned to her family and expressed their gratitude for the help from the community.
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Sherri Papini's Ex Says He Is Focusing on His Kids in Wake of Wife's Sentencing for Kidnapping Hoax
“My current focus is on moving on and doing everything I can to provide my two children with as normal, healthy and happy of a life as possible," Keith Papini said.
Sherri Papini's estranged husband is focusing on the future in the wake of his wife's sentencing for faking her own kidnapping in 2016, the father of two said after breaking his silence.
“The events have been shocking and devastating,” Keith Papini said in a statement. “My current focus is on moving on and doing everything I can to provide my two children with as normal, healthy and happy of a life as possible."
Sherri Papini was initially believed to have disappeared while out jogging a mile from her home in Redding, California. She was discovered wearing restraints on the side of County Road 17 in Yolo County, about 150 miles from where she supposedly vanished, three weeks later on Thanksgiving day, claiming to have been freed by her captors.
Just-released photos of a beaten and branded Sherri Papini show the great lengths she took to inflict injuries on herself to bolster the elaborate lie that she was kidnapped and tortured by two Hispanic women. Video of police interrogating Sherri, with Keith by her side, was also just released.
“I didn’t do anything wrong,” Sherri says in the video.
Sherri Papini denied the kidnapping hoax, even though police told her they had DNA evidence that showed she'd been hiding out with ex-boyfriend James Reyes. Reyes was not charged with any crime.
Sherri pleaded guilty to fraud charges earlier this year. Shortly after, Keith Papini filed for divorce and sole custody of their two children, CNN reported.
Before her sentencing on Monday, she asked the court for leniency, but was sentenced to 18 months in prison — double what prosecutors had asked for.
“I think we have a version of justice, yeah. My personal feelings are, I think that she still got off pretty easy,” Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson said.
Sherri Papini’s sister is also denouncing her.
“My sister is deeply disturbed. Sadly, despite what she has expressed to the media, she feels no remorse or guilt for the untold damage she has caused,” Sheila Marie Koester wrote on Facebook.
Sherri Papini also agreed to pay $300,000, part of which will cover the cost of the investigation into her fake kidnapping.
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Slain Louisiana College Student Allie Rice's Heartbroken Dad Says She Was in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time
Allie Rice, 21, was shot and killed last week while stopped at a railroad crossing on the way home from a night out with friends.
The heartbroken father of a slain college senior is pleading for help tracking down her killer. Allie Rice, 21, was shot multiple times through the windshield of her car while stopped at a railroad crossing on her way home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The marketing major from Louisiana State University had been on a night out with friends. She was eating fries when the barrage of bullets struck her.
“She was brilliant. She had such an amazing future in front of her,” Allie’s father, Paul Rice, told Inside Edition.
Paul says his daughter was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
“She had no enemies. She wasn't dating anybody. She was just out with her friends that night,” Paul said.
Allie Rice always seemed to have a smile on her face. She posted videos dancing with her dad, and the two were very close.
The slaying is baffling police, and no motive or suspects have been named. The location where Rice was shot doesn’t have any surveillance cameras, which could have helped with the investigation.
“At this point, there's really not any leads,” Paul Rice said.
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STD Cases Soar in US as Calls for More Prevention Surges
David Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors, called the situation "out of control."
An alarming number of sexually transmitted diseases has surged in America, prompting officials to call for more preventative measures, CBS News reported.
Of the STD numbers, there has been a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year, CBS News reported.
In 2021, the rate of syphilis cases reached its highest level in 20 years, and the total number of cases hit its highest since 1948, People reported.
Gonorrhea has been increasing for several years and HIV cases are also on the rise, with an increase of 16% last year, People reported.
"It is imperative that we ... work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.," said Dr. Leandro Mena of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a speech Monday at a medical conference on sexually transmitted diseases.
Some of the ways to help curb the STD rise is home test kits for some STDs that will make it easier for people to learn they are infected and to take steps to prevent spreading it to others, according to US News and World Report.
Dr. Mike Saag, an infectious disease expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, told US News and World Report that a core part of efforts must be to increase condom use.
"It's pretty simple. More sexually transmitted infections occur when people are having more unprotected sex," Saag said.
Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years, CBS News reported.
Also falling into the STD category is monkeypox, which has been making headlines in 2022 as cases have been rising across the country as it is transmitted through sex.
David Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors, called the situation "out of control."
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'Tinder Swindler' Star Pernilla Sjoholm Has Found Love Again and Is Pregnant With Twins
In 2018, Sjoholm says she lost her life savings after meeting the alleged conman Simon Leviev on Tinder. Her story was featured in the hit Netflix documentary "The Tinder Swindler."
“Tinder Swindler” star Pernilla Sjoholm has found love again and is pregnant with twins.
In 2018, Sjoholm says she lost her life savings after meeting the alleged conman Simon Leviev on the popular dating app. Her story was later featured in the hit Netflix documentary, "The Tinder Swinder," which came out earlier this year.
“Just the pregnancy itself was a surprise,” Sjoholm told Inside Edition.
She also teamed up with the dating app Wingman to make the big announcement in their new commercial, poking fun at her past love woes.
Now, she has a new boyfriend. “He’s the sweetest guy ever, I’m so lucky,” she said.
Leviev denies all allegations of fraud in the Netflix documentary.
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Yakima residents can bring concerns and questions about traffic and roads, public safety, economic development and more to a community forum Thursday.
Councilmember Matt Brown is hosting the forum in District 6. It starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Harman Center, 101 N. 65th Ave., and is expected to last until about 8 p.m., according to a news release from the city.
Brown said the forum is an opportunity for residents to ask questions and provide feedback. City staff will also be present to answer specific questions about projects or policies.
“The council hasn’t been able to host forums for the last few years because of pandemic restrictions,” Brown said in the release. “Thursday’s forum is an opportunity to reconnect with community members in person. I’m looking forward to it.”
Light refreshments will be provided.
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A record-breaking sockeye run highlighted an encouraging year for salmon and steelhead returning to the Columbia with thousands more still expected to arrive this fall.
Those gains didn’t necessarily translate to the Yakima Basin, where Yakama Nation Fisheries biologist Andrew Matala said only 464 sockeye passed the upper river counting station, down from close to 4,400 in 2020.
Another Yakama Nation Fisheries biologist, Bill Bosch, said spring chinook runs met expectations in the Yakima. Despite promising conditions, though, he’s not optimistic about many big gains with factors such as warmer water due to climate change and human-caused obstacles for fish not expected to go away.
“We have conversations at the beginning of every year and a lot of times I think people are busy and aren’t thinking about the entire year’s worth of fisheries,” Bosch said. “It gets difficult once the regs have already been promulgated to reverse those.”
He said collaboration between tribes and other groups involved in helping the wildlife department create its forecasts and set seasons is probably as good as it’s ever been. But Bosch added there’s always room for improvement, noting the negative impacts of catch-and-release fishing on salmon already weakened by warm water near the mouth of the Yakima.
Marisa Litz, a biologist for the state’s {span}Department of Fish and Wildlife,{/span} said other waterways in Washington, including Baker Lake, Lake Washington and the Fraser River in British Columbia also struggled with lower than forecasted sockeye returns, despite record numbers in both the Columbia and Alaska’s Bristol Bay. But she’s still encouraged by the 663,252 sockeye that came through the Bonneville Dam, nearly double the preseason forecast and the highest number since records started being kept in 1938.
That enabled the wildlife department to expand its sockeye fishing opportunities at the end of June. Fishing for coho and chinook also proved to be quite plentiful this summer.
“It’s really exciting news,” Litz said. “Things have certainly been improving in the near shore the last two years.”
That should help the ocean-bound Yakima Basin sockeye from this year, which Matala said enjoyed favorable freshwater conditions thanks to a quality snowpack and a cooler, wetter spring. But Matala said conditions weren’t as good in the basin two years ago, so there weren’t as many sockeye capable of returning this summer.
Much lower Columbia River runs also affected those odds, since the Yakama Nation’s reintroduction program depends on picking up fish from Priest Rapids Dam and transporting them to Lake Cle Elum. This summer’s strong return meant the Yakama Nation could bring its maximum of 10,000 juvenile sockeye back to the Yakima Basin.
“In 2018, we were only able to take about 4,500 fish based on that sliding scale,” Matala said, noting those would be the fish expected to return in 2022 since sockeye spend the first two years of their lives in freshwater. “So production from that year is going to be less than it would be in a year that we can take all 10,000.”
Coho, chinook and steelhead all benefited from the ocean conditions and have seen higher returns this year as well, with only steelhead numbers below 10-year averages. A run of 113,549 at Bonneville through Monday marks an increase of nearly 54,000 from this time last year and the highest number since 2016.
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries indicators from 2021 show the best conditions since 2014 and the second-best conditions since the organization first began putting out its stoplight table for indicators in 1998. Litz said long-term forecasts project a third straight La Nina year, which should mean good news with wetter and cooler weather.
Litz said warmer temperatures and “blobs” of hotter water, among other factors, continue to offer some cause for concern that could cancel out some benefits of a La Nina winter. Scientists have hypothesized those problems may be affecting steelhead more than salmon in part because the oceangoing rainbow trout stay closer to the surface, a hypothesis Litz said some recent studies support.
“It’s (too early) to say we’re out of this sort of crisis mode because there’s a lot of other factors that are worrisome,” Litz said. “But at the same time it’s really exciting.”
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Fall Festival of Bands
MEDINA — The Mustang Marching Band will host the annual Fall Festival of Bands at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday night.
The show will start at 6 p.m. with the Pride of Rochester, followed by Marcus Whitman at 6:13, Hilton at 6:26, West Seneca at 6:39, Medina at 6:52, Lancaster at 7:05 and Jamestown at 7:18. The retreat and awards ceremony will begin at 8 p.m.
Under new director Matthew Jaeger, the Mustang band won first place in the Small School 1 category at its first competition of the season, in Hilton, on Sept. 17. Jaeger succeeds Jim Steele, who retired in June. Jaeger’s assistant directors are Kyle Leno and Diana Baker. All are Medina High School graduates and former band members.
The band’s show this year is titled “Take It To The Skies.” Among 91 band members, 27 are seniors and 23 are rookies.
— By Virginia Kropf, contributor
Middleport Seniors meeting
Middleport Seniors will get together at the Scout House, Route 31, on Tuesday (Sept. 27); members are reminded to bring a beverage and $3 for pizza and wings, and also bring socks for the HANCI of Niagara County sock drive. Those who plan to attend the Council of Older Adults 50th anniversary luncheon at Antonio’s, Niagara Falls, on Oct. 17 should bring $3 for that.
Middleport Seniors club is open to all adults aged 55 years and older. For more information, call president Barbara Keirn at 716-735-9936.
Dinner’s on Middleport UMC
MIDDLEPORT — Sit-down dinner for the community will be served at Middleport United Methodist Church, Vernon Street and Park Avenue, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 28). Dinner consists of macaroni and cheese, green beans and dessert. Take-out is available. There’s no charge but donations are accepted gratefully. All are welcome.
Talk topic: old local stoneware
LOCKPORT — “History & Mystery of the Early Decorated Stoneware Potteries of the Queen City, 1834-1896” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the History Center of Niagara, 215 Niagara St.
The presenters — Peter Jablonski, an avid “privy digger,” and David Potter, a collector of historic stoneware — will speak about the stoneware artifacts unearthed from old privies, the master artisans who made them, and what the artifacts reveal about the people who lived in Western New York in the mid- to late 19th century. Various stoneware pieces will be displayed.
According to the History Center, in the 19th century stoneware was necessary to preserve food and protect it from vermin, but their decoration made the pieces more than simply utilitarian items. Four German potter families in particular, Heiser, Mugler, Braun and Bruehl, produced decorative works of art in local stoneware.
Admission to the program is free.
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NEW YORK — A group of Republican attorneys general are pushing the major payment networks — Visa, Mastercard and American Express — to drop their plans to start tracking sales at gun stores, arguing the plans could infringe on consumer privacy and push legal gun sales out of the mainstream financial network.
The letter comes more than a week after the payment networks said they would adopt the International Organization for Standardization’s new merchant code for sales at gun stores. The merchant code would categorize sales at gun stores not unlike how payment networks categorize sales at airlines, restaurants, and department stores.
In their letter, the AGs threaten to use all legal tools at their disposal to stop the payment networks from tracking gun sales.
“Categorizing the constitutionally protected right to purchase firearms unfairly singles out law-abiding merchants and consumers alike,” the letter said.
In recent weeks gun control advocates argued that separately categorizing gun store sales could potentially flag a surge of suspicious sales activity to public safety officials. They have used the example from the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, where the shooter purchased $26,000 worth of ammunition ahead of the massacre.
But the Second Amendment lobby and its advocates have argued that the merchant code would do a poor job of tracking potential red flags and could unfairly flag legal gun purchases. A sale of a gun safe worth thousands of dollars would be categorized as a gun store sale just as much as someone buying thousands of dollars worth of ammunition, for example.
The payment networks said when they adopted the policy that they are just following the guidance from ISO. It will be largely up to the banks who issue the credit and debit cards to decide whether they want to stop sales under certain merchant codes.
The CEOs of the major banks will appear in front of Congress on Wednesday and Thursday this week, and they are almost certainly to be asked questions on the gun store sales tracking controversy.
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Lockport police are conducting Reality Based Training (RBT) at the MAHLE Behr Troy Inc. parking lot this week in the hope that something “clicks.”
Lt. Marshall Belling and Lt. Dave Pytlik acted as overseers and evaluators Tuesday morning as role-players acted out scenarios for each officer. These were scripted situations that a police officer might find themselves within that put themselves or a civilian in danger.
Each trainee does not know what situation they will be put into at RTB, and will have the same amount of information as they would if they were on duty.
Designing the scenarios, also, isn't an easy task.
“For each scenario you have to take into account how many role players are available, what kind of equipment you have, the space, the environment,” Belling said. “We could think of 100 scenarios but they have to work in training.”
While there have been partner situations in the past, this training is being done singularly. Each officer in the department is trained on their own and approximately eight to 12 of them go through a single scenario each day. There are approximately 47 to 49 officers taking the RTB training this week.
Belling and Pytlik asked that the scenarios stay off the record, so as not to blow the surprise for officers training after Tuesday, but they showed this reporter the sheets used to document each officer’s performance in training.
“We show what objectives are completed,” Belling said. “So, you got this one, this one needs a little work, but it wasn’t a primary objective, so brush up on that.”
The scenarios are complex. Belling noted that everything a law enforcement officer does has a level of danger to it – even pulling someone over, there's other cars on the road – but police have to be able to transcend this and do their job safely. That means they train.
"They remember their training," Belling said. "They remember what works and what doesn't work."
Based on how an officer reacts, a role-player will say or do something to simulate an actual situation. This is intentionally written into the scenario. Every move of the officer is calculated to evaluate the skill base of the officer with an eye on future improvement.
“It’s all very controlled,” Pytlik said. “We don’t want anyone to walk away feeling discouraged. We want it to be a positive experience.”
As Belling said, the end goal for police officers is to be able to look back on the training instinctively when placed in a similar situation in real life.
“If it happens for real, hopefully something clicks,” he said. “Slow down your breathing. Apply what happened in training to an actual situation. We’re trying to simulate high stress levels so when those levels are met again, they know what to do despite the situation.”
RBT is done twice a year and has been offered for the past two years. There is nothing in the Hickory Club contract that says every officer has to undergo reality based training, Belling said, but every member of LPD, from captains and detectives to lieutenants and patrol officers, finds the time to fit it in.
“If someone’s on vacation or something, we schedule make-ups for them,” Belling said. “Everyone does RBT.”
After the scenario ends, officers are debriefed and evaluated.
“They’ll tell you if they did something wrong before you even mention it,” Belling said as Pytlik talked to Officer Matthew Vosler about his response to the scenario.
Belling is confident in the merits of the training and looks forward to future sessions. It gives the officer time for self-reflection, he said, and makes them more ready for "real life" situations.
“This is a good way, in a contained environment, to expose officers to a high stress situation to better prepare them for similar situations down the road,” he said.
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United Way of Greater Niagara is hosting its Awards Breakfast and Campaign Kickoff at 8 a.m. on Friday at Niagara Riverside Resort, 7001 Buffalo Ave.
In addition to serving as the official start of United Way’s annual campaign across Niagara County and the Tonawandas, the event honors many local organizations and individuals who have helped to make a difference in the Greater Niagara Community over the past year.
This year’s awards and honorees include"
• President’s Award to the AFL/CIO Niagara/Orleans Central Labor Council
• Horizon Award to Key Bank, the Shining Star Award to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
• Service Cup Award to Youth Mentoring Services
• Norman Sinclair Humanitarian Award to Robert Kazeangin
• Joseph C. Weber III Think Positive Think United Way Award to Melissa Mazzarella
• The recently renamed AFL/CIO Russell Quarantello Community Services Award to Denise Abbott.
Reservations for the awards breakfast can be made by calling the United Way office at (716) 731-4580.
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A Las Vegas county has initiated the process to remove the elected official accused of killing investigative journalist Jeff German from office.
Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles has “neglected to perform,” county officials said in a Tuesday statement, allowing them to take steps toward replacing him.
Telles has been in custody since Sept. 7, five days after he allegedly killed German, a reporter with the Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter. But even as he sits behind bars, Telles has continued to collect his $130,000 salary.
“Clark County has taken the first step in asking the court to remove Robert Telles from elected office as the Public Administrator,” the municipality said.
After declaring Telles unfit for office, Clark County would be able to formally appoint his replacement until voters can elect a new public administrator in November.
The disgraced elected official is accused of turning off his cellphone and “lying in wait” for German, 69, before stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors called the murder “willful, deliberate and premeditated.”
The investigative journalist had been covering an alleged inappropriate relationship Telles was carrying on with estate coordinator Roberta Lee-Kennett. Both Telles and Lee-Kennett are married.
German had also been reporting on alleged bullying and favoritism under Telles’ supervision.
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson has said he will determine in coming weeks whether Telles will face the death penalty.
In court Tuesday, Telles only spoke in acknowledgment of the charges. He wore shackles and handcuffs but no longer had bandages on his forearms from his post-arrest suicide attempt.
He will reappear in court Oct. 26 for a preliminary hearing of evidence to determine if he should stand trial in state court.
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In yet another black mark for social media censorship, it turns out that one of the key figures in the blocking of the February 2020 Post opinion column that floated the COVID lab-leak theory had a huge vested interest in suppressing the idea.
Prominent virologist Danielle Anderson served as one of the loudest voices condemning Steven Mosher’s prescient and since-vindicated column, which explained that the pandemic might have started at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. But now it turns out she was deeply involved in the risky gain-of-function research that many analysts now believe may have led to the initial COVID outbreak.
That is, she was protecting her own work, and that of her colleagues, from scrutiny and/or ill repute.
Anderson called our story “appalling” and “infuriating” and said claims that the institute was a bioweapons-research facility were “simply false.” Yet her name appeared on grants for projects working with coronaviruses, including one from the National Institutes of Health to Peter Daszak, a central figure in the global effort to demonize any talk of an unnatural origin for COVID (along with Anthony Fauci and other infectious-disease bigwigs).
Like most of the regular media, Facebook got conned into cracking the whip, banning our opinion piece as disinformation.
Eventually, the State Department determined that the institute had “collaborated on publications and secret projects with China’s military” and built “a published record of conducting ‘gain-of-function‘ research to engineer chimeric viruses.” Plus, China’s government “prevented independent journalists, investigators and global health authorities from interviewing researchers” at the institute.
Now the lab-leak theory has gained wide acceptance as a possibility. But we’ll likely never know for sure: Thanks to Anderson & Co., there was no pressure for an early independent investigation of the lab, and Beijing has surely destroyed any evidence.
It’s fresh proof that the fact-checking industry is more than merely dishonest and partisan, it’s dangerous — and that the effort to obscure the virus’ source came from the highest levels not just in China, but here at home.
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MLB, the NBA and the NHL may orchestrate a buyout of the nation’s dominant owner of regional sports TV networks, whose shaky finances pose an increasing threat to their teams, The Post has learned.
The trio of pro-sports leagues are expected to soon begin talks with Diamond Sports, which operates 21 regional Bally Sports networks that account for more than half the local broadcast markets around the country, sources close to the situation said.
A prospective deal is looming as Diamond — owned by Baltimore-based Sinclair Broadcast Group — has been hemorrhaging cash and could be headed for a possible bankruptcy filing if it doesn’t find a white knight in the coming months, the sources claimed.
Sinclair in early 2019 won an auction to buy Fox Sports Networks from 21st Century Fox for $10.6 billion, giving it exclusive rights to broadcast the games of 42 teams. These included 14 MLB teams like the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres; 16 NBA teams including the Miami Heat; and 12 NHL teams including the Detroit Red Wings.
But soon after the buyout, cable TV giants including Charter Communications and Comcast began slashing the fees they were willing to pay for sports amid rampant cord cutting. Meanwhile, satellite-TV provider Dish dropped out of regional sports networks altogether, sparking losses for the so-called RSNs that haven’t let up since.
21st Century Fox shares a common owner with News Corp., the publisher of the New York Post.
Now, insiders say Diamond might fetch $3 billion including its debt, which is currently trading at a heavily-discounted $2 billion. Sinclair is expected to propose giving over Diamond’s equity to creditors who would then sell most of the operation to MLB, the NBA and the NHL while Diamond retains a minority stake in the business, the sources said.
“They will offer it to all three leagues,” one source close to the talks said. “There is a reasonable likelihood this will all happen. That’s where this is heading.”
If a deal isn’t reached in what is being described as a “grand solution,” there is a growing possibility creditors — mostly hedge funds that have scooped up Diamond’s distressed debt — could force Diamond and its Bally RSNs into bankruptcy in the next three to six months, sources said.
While Diamond does have the cash on hand to survive through next year, it is technically insolvent and creditors could soon force it into bankruptcy, sources close to the situation said.
“I believe Diamond is getting pressure from hedge funds to call the liquidation question early,” a source close to Diamond opined.
A source close to Sinclair told The Post that creditors are overstating their ability to force a bankruptcy.
Diamond does not control the rights for any of the New York City teams. It pays the teams for the local broadcast rights in sometimes 25-year deals and then sells broadcasts to cable and satellite companies on almost an annual basis planning to make a profit.
Diamond has been telling the leagues in recent days if it goes bankrupt it will be able to keep broadcasting games, but will not need to pay teams their rights fees as it will have protection from creditors, sources close to the talks said.
In a bankruptcy scenario, a buyer of the RSNs also could decide to reject existing broadcast rights contracts that are too expensive and arrange for cheaper deals, sources said. With some teams getting up to 30% of their revenue from RSN rights, a prospective bankruptcy could hit team payrolls, insiders claimed.
“That is Diamond’s bargaining chip,” a large debt investor following the situation said.
One league official told The Post the leagues are working on a contingency plan. MLB, for one, is prepared to broadcast games in local markets, charging cable companies the usual fees and passing the proceeds to team owners until Diamond emerges from bankruptcy.
“Speculation raised by anonymous sources is just that, speculation,” a spokesperson for Sinclair told The Post on Tuesday. “We enjoy the full support from the teams, NBA and NHL leagues, and look forward to continuing our work with them to transform the RSN model.”
Meanwhile, it is MLB which in recent months has effectively ended Diamond’s last best hope of surviving on its own, according to some insiders.
Diamond on Sept. 26 is launching an over-the-top streaming service so consumers can pay a roughly $20 monthly fee and watch games in their home markets without a cable subscription. Since MLB teams are the only ones playing in the summer months it is seen as essential to Diamond’s success.
However, MLB has transferred streaming rights for only five of 14 teams, demanding extra fees even as Diamond has argued those rights should be included in its existing contracts with the teams — privately blaming MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in the dispute, sources claimed.
“The teams feel Sinclair is being cheap and using the commissioner as an excuse,” an MLB team owner told The Post.
MLB and the NHL declined comment. An NBA spokesman said the story is not true, declining to provide any specifics.
MLB, meanwhile, has been considering the launch of its own streaming service that would carry local games as early as next year, The Post reported exclusively in October. Elsewhere, Amazon has the capability now to broadcast local games and air them on a regional basis, sources said. So does Apple, ESPN plus and even NBC’s Peacock.
In early 2019, MLB had teamed up with Liberty Media in an unsuccessful bid against Sinclair for the Fox sports networks Disney was spinning off as part of its deal to buy 21st Century Fox. After Sinclair won the Fox RSNs, it projected their 2019 Ebitda would be $1.6 billion.
It has been a rough ride downhill since. Sinclair’s Diamond reported Aug. 30 that full year Ebitda, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, would fall to between $183 million and $200 million.
Meanwhile, Diamond has $8.5 billion of debt and pays about $450 million in annual interest payments so it is spending double what it makes on just the interest on its junk-rated debt. The most junior debt is now trading at around 20 cents on the dollar.
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A bipartisan group of elected officials on Long Island on Tuesday called on Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legislature to tighten up New York’s controversial cashless bail law.
While Republicans, including gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, have long made toughening the bail laws a top priority amid spikes in crime, frustrated suburban Democrats joined the cause by pressuring members of their own party in Albany to fix its shortcomings.
“This isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue. It’s about the safety of our residents,” said Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, a Democrat and past president of the New York State Conference of Mayors, who attended the press conference in Garden City.
Kennedy said too many recidivist criminals are ending up back in the streets following arrests.
He said an accused thief was recently arrested two times in two days in Freeport.
The defendant was released from custody after allegedly stealing a car, and then stealing another vehicle the next day. The suspect jumped into Freeport Creek to try to escape officers, which required the use of a helicopter and other resources to arrest him.
“Grand larcenies are out of control. Give judges the discretion to detain repeat offenders,” Kennedy said.
“We need to all get-together and adjust these bail reform laws in the near future.”
Other Democrats who participated in the event included Village of Thomaston Mayor Steven Weinberg and Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams also has said more tweaks are needed to the bail law.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, said the elected officials — regardless of party affiliation — joined forces with the goal of “protecting our communities, protecting our neighborhoods, and protecting our constituents’ homes.”
“In every part of this state, there is a criminal pandemic that has made us all less safe. If someone goes to your home and burglarizes your home tonight because you’re out at a parent-teacher conference or you’re out to dinner, that person, if they are arrested that night, will be out the next day. ….It’s over and over and over again. This is insane, and we’ve got to stop it,” Blakeman said Tuesday.
“We need the governor and the state legislator to go into session tomorrow. We need them to say and to act that they will stop this insanity, that they will repeal cashless bail.”
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, a Republican who last year defeated her Democratic opponent, state Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a former federal prosecutor who voted for bail reform, said “criminals are emboldened” because of the lax bail law.
“Extreme bail and discovery laws have made the job of prosecutors and law enforcement more difficult. I have a difficult time keeping prosecutors. They’re overburdened. More importantly, these changes have made New Yorkers and residents of Nassau County less safe,” said Donnelly.
“We need people to call on their state senators and state assembly members and give them a very simple message: these laws need to be changed today. Restore judicial discretion. I’m not asking for mandatory bail on every case. I’m asking for the opportunity to make an argument when we think bail should be set in a particular case.”
Zeldin, who has made scrapping the cashless bail law a key plank in his campaign against Democratic incumbent Hochul, welcomed the support from local officials.
“Every day is groundhog’s day in Kathy Hochul’s New York. We see time and time again violent criminals released on cashless bail only to victimize more innocent New Yorkers. The revolving door of justice must come to an end, and cashless bail must be repealed,” the Long Island congressman said.
“To take back our streets, Judges must have the discretion to weigh dangerousness, the seriousness of the offense, prior convictions, flight risk, and more.”
Hochul defended tweaks to the bail law she pushed for and approved as part of the state budget in April.
“Governor Hochul’s top priority is to keep New Yorkers safe, which is why she worked with the legislature earlier this year to crack down on gun crimes and repeat offenders and further expand the types of cases where judges have the discretion to set bail,” Hochul spokesman Avi Small said Tuesday.
“The Governor continues to work every day with law enforcement and local officials to improve the criminal justice system, combat violence, and strengthen public safety across New York.”
Her office also pointed to state data showing that shootings are down 35% in Nassau County, which US News and World Reports labeled the safest community in America for three consecutive years.
She previously said bail amendments approved earlier this year hit the “sweet spot” and that there was no need to review the law again until the legislature convenes in January — after the November 8 election.
The revisions allow judges to set bail for defendants in some cases charged with repeat offenses, hate crimes, and gun-related charges and also consider whether someone’s criminal record makes them likely to do “harm” if released.
She also has blamed judges for misapplying the law.
The goal of the cashless bail law, initially approved by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic-run Assembly and Senate in 2019, was to stop defendants from being detained simply because they were too poor to post bail.
But critics said there were unintended consequences that lawmakers ignored.
“Some of the legislators I’ve spoken to were not familiar with the details of the bail law they approved,” Kennedy, the Freeport mayor said.
Baxter Estates Mayor Nora Haagenson, a registered independent who is president of the Nassau County Villages Officials Associations, said the “seriously flawed” bail law “has tilted in favor of the criminal over the victim” and the legislature “must act to correct this untenable situation.”
She said crimes flourish because “no incarceration is expected.”
The legislative leaders, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins (D-Yonkers) and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx), have defended bail reform.
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A man robbed a bank at gunpoint Tuesday evening, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.
Police responded to the robbery at the 1600 Block of Gunbarrel Road just before 3:30pm.
Authorities say the suspect held the clerk at gun point and fled the scene before police could arrive.
No one was hurt and police are reviewing video footage of the robbery to learn more.
If you know anything, the Chattanooga Police Department asks you call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the Atlas One App (Formerly the CPD Mobile App). You can remain anonymous. No amount of information is too small or insignificant.
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GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP/NEXSTAR) – A good Samaritan helped rescue four abandoned puppies early Saturday morning after noticing a suitcase seemingly moving on its own on the side of a North Carolina highway, according to Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS).
A photo shows the four young dogs, all mostly black with small white patches, stuffed inside a blue suitcase. The piece of luggage, which was dumped along a road in Guilford County, was almost completely zipped up, except for one small section, according to the shelter.
Animal Services workers said the person who found the puppies was shocked and brought them to the shelter immediately.
“Shout out to all the Good Samaritans who take the time to help animals in need,” GCAS posted on Facebook Saturday.
A spokesperson for Guilford County Animal Services, Stephen Carlson, said that the puppies, all four of which are females, are doing fine.
However, the medical team says they are very under-socialized and will require foster-to-adopt homes with experienced caretakers before they can be put up for adoption.
“They will require lots of human interaction, affection and patience,” Carlson told Nexstar.
For now, the puppies – Tumi, Samsonite, Stowaway and Carion (carry-on) – are settling into a new environment, thanks to a good Samaritan’s decision to investigate a discarded suitcase.
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We all know how frustrating it is to leave something at home or at the office that is needed right away. That could be a pair of sunglasses, a phone, or something on your computer. It's happened to everyone I suppose. Maybe it's a file on your computer at home that you need at the office. Or maybe you forgot to hit send on an email or upload to Dropbox. There's a solution that only serious computer users know about. And it's free.
If you use Google, there's a free tool that gives you almost complete control of your computer from anywhere in the world. I'd almost forgotten about Google Remote Desktop until I needed to move a file from one folder to another at home and send it to a Dropbox, but here I was in a coffee shop across town.
Chrome Remote Desktop is a web and mobile app that will let you see, send and share anything on your desktop PC or Mac when you're away from home. The computer just needs to be running Google Chrome and be connected to your account.
Here's how it works: install the Chrome extension on your home computer. You'll find it in the Google Chrome Store. If you've never browsed through the Chrome Web Store it's worth the visit to find extensions to make using Chrome much easier. You'll find the store by clicking on the "Apps" tab on the far left of your Chrome browser window. Google Remote Desktop will connect to your Google account through your email address to give you access on a mobile device or another computer.
It's passcode protected with 6 digits you'll need to know to log in from your other devices.
You'll also need the Chrome Remote Desktop mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
The next time you need something on your home computer just open the mobile app, or log in to Google Chrome on another computer. It's super simple.
From that coffee shop, I managed to control my home computer from a laptop, iPad, and smartphone just like I was sitting at my desk. Well, sort of. The interface may be simple but it's also a bit confusing when you're trying to swipe a phone's screen to see what you're looking for. You'll need to think of your pointer finger on the screen as your mouse pointer, so to move to the right side of your home computer screen you'll need to swipe left on the phone.
I was able to search for and move files just like I'm using a mouse on that computer. To get a file or photo from my laptop to my smartphone, I can find it on my home computer, open and create a new email, and mail it to myself. I use it to move video files to a Dropbox folder to send to someone else.
The home or work computer just needs to be turned on. You can't do that of course. But you can do anything else. If you work remotely, it'll save you a mad dash back home.
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The state of West Virginia has reached settlements with Walmart and CVS totaling more than $147 million to resolve opioid lawsuits, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday in a news conference.
CVS agreed to a settlement of more than $82.5 million and Walmart agreed to pay more than $65 million to settle the civil complaints "that alleged the pharmacies failed to maintain effective controls as a distributor against diversion that contributed to the oversupply of opioids in the state," the attorney general's office said in a news release.
CVS said that while it is no longer a defendant in the West Virginia lawsuit, it will continue to defend against other opioid claims.
"Putting these claims (in West Virginia) behind us is in the best interest of all parties," CVS said. "Our position remains that opioid prescriptions are written by doctors, not pharmacists, and that opioid medications are made and marketed by manufacturers, not pharmacies."
CNN reached out to Walmart but has not heard back.
Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, were involved in more than two-thirds of overdose deaths in the year ending March 2022. Deaths involving synthetic opioids increased by a staggering 80% over the past two years, CDC data shows.
"I've been very clear for a long while, there has been a very conscious strategy to make sure that West Virginia is number one in the nation -- that we could fix these terrible problems that have been afflicting our state for far too long," said Morrisey, a Republican.
Previously, West Virginia had agreed to a $30 million settlement with Rite Aid.
The attorney general said the money from the agreements will be targeted for the people most in need.
About $874 million has been secured so far from opioid settlements, money that will be distributed in accordance with the West Virginia Memorandum of Understanding, an agreement between the attorney general's office and counties and municipalities.
"While we can't take back the loss of lives and all the pain and the lost generations, we can make sure that there is accountability for a lot of the companies that did play a role in this process," Morrisey said.
Walmart and CVS were part of litigation that still involves Walgreens and Kroger. A trial is scheduled to begin in June.
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John Warner is the author of Why They Can't Write: Killing the Five-Paragraph Essay and Other Necessities and The Writer's Practice: Building Confidence in Your Nonfiction Writing.
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Peloton Pedagogy Part 3: When the People Come Back
In-person Peloton class has returned. What does it mean for those of us at home?
There has been a recent change in the world of Peloton, and for the third time it has me thinking about the intersection of Peloton and pedagogy.
The first time I wrote about how Peloton balances structure, differentiation, and motivation to draw the user into the experience, and increase their engagement.
The second time I wrote about how I, somewhat to my surprise, found the relative ranking against other Pelotoners de-motivating, rather than motivating. It turns out that competition against others was not something I’m looking for when it comes to fitness.
This time I want to write about what’s happened since participants have returned to the Peloton studio to join the instructor for class because I think it’s interesting to consider the ways the pedagogy changes when those participants are present versus the many months of pandemic Peloton that was just the instructor narrating into the camera(s).
As with the previous posts, I think there’s something to be learned about the challenges of “teaching from a distance” of the pandemic, and how those challenges and what we learned from them may inform pedagogical approaches now that much more instruction is again happening face-to-face.
1. The instructors are clearly more engaged and lively when people are present.
I did not know that Ben Aldiss had a discernable personality prior to seeing him with the people in the room during a class. I’ll be frank; I did not care for it. Not that he has a bad personality or anything, but I looked to a Ben Aldiss class when I wanted to zone out while a fitness automaton told me how fast and hard to pedal.
I imagine this is what my family feels like when they see me being animated in a public/professional situation, and wonder where that guy is at home. That guy is at home resting up for the times where he has to be this other guy in public.
I have been critical of some arguments for the return to face-to-face teaching that seem rooted in faculty desire to perform for an audience again, rather than taking a broader view of student needs around access, but it is undeniable that human contact brings more and different energy into the experience.
For the most part, this is probably a good thing, as it makes the experiences more engaging for all involved, but I still think it’s a mistake to think that face-to-face instruction solves any of the underlying issues that plagued institutions prior to the pandemic. It’s obviously a relief to be back to what is familiar, but it’s a mistake to allow that relief to paper over things that should change.
2. Watching an in-person class is a more entertaining experience.
Not only are the instructors more engaged and alive, the presence of others in the room allows for a dynamic that’s similar to a comedian doing “crowd work” (deliberately interacting with the audience) during a performance. One of the initially odd parts of pandemic-era Peloton class was when an instructor would say something that clearly would elicit a response in a class of people, and then pause for me, thousands of miles away, and not even in sync temporally (I don’t do any live rides) to fill that gap.
I felt sort of embarrassed for both of us in those moments
But when there is an audience and the instructor says, “Ready to go!” and a cheer goes up, the whole thing makes more sense. Jokes and asides they tell to the screen without an audience get a reaction in the room that is entertaining to watch.
For teaching, this makes me think of how the real-time feedback and interchange with students often leads to unexpected, and often interesting discoveries. The co-creation of the experience is greatly enhanced by real-time face-to-face interaction.
This co-creation is still possible working remotely and asynchronously, but creating the dynamic where this happens under those conditions takes much more planning and care. It is worth considering how to capture that spirit of co-creation when we are required to work at a distance.
3. With people in the room at Peloton, I felt less like a participant at home.
While the presentation was more entertaining as a spectacle, there is a significant difference in a class where it seems as though the instructor is speaking directly to you, versus watching other people have that experience.
It felt as though I was invited to watch and appreciate what was going on, but my participation was incidental. Even though the instructors still spend time addressing the camera directly and talk explicitly about those of us at home, the visual of seeing others in the room, and the reality of how the instructors interact with those people created a greater distance than classes without others present.
Also, for me – and this is likely a function of my personality, and a good indicator of why I do not enjoy group fitness – seeing the live participants was a distraction. There was one class where a dude was clearly not following the queues, off cadence, not even in the same ballpark on resistance. During the cooldown minute at the end, he was up out of the saddle grinding away trying to boost his output metric.
What an a-hole, I kept thinking. Rather than being focused on my fitness journey, I was thinking bad thoughts about some guy I’ll never see again.
4. The actual routine/program got a little loose.
Because of the distraction of the crowd and the impulse to interact and joke, it seems to me that the instructors are much more likely to miss a particular queue or flub a transition. It’s not really a big deal, and makes little difference to the ultimate outcome, but it’s interesting to consider what it means for instructors in terms of increased cognitive load when riders are in the room with them.
I know for myself, a live presentation and discussion seems much more like improv where I’ve come in with a plan and we freelance from there, rather than a scripted experience. The same seems to happen with a Peloton class when riders are there in person.
5. People seemed very happy to be together. (And I was happy to be at home.)
I’ll be honest, witnessing all those people huffing and puffing together in a studio in close proximity to each other made me wonder about the likelihood of the spread of a potentially lethal virus. Peloton requires either vaccination or proof of a negative test within 72 hours to go to a live class, but we all know that this is no guarantee of a virus-free atmosphere.
Even though the covalent booster has been in my arm for a couple of weeks, it’s more risk than I would be willing to tolerate for the experience, even though it was clear that everyone was having a very good time and that the instructors were thrilled to be interacting with others again.
The good news was that the home experience is more than satisfactory, even if it’s a little different when people other than just the instructor are in the room.
President Biden tells us that the pandemic is “over,” and looking at a crowded spin class, you can understand why someone would say this, but it isn’t over for everyone, and I wonder how much or how well higher ed institutions are doing at allowing those who perceive in-person school to be a risk they cannot take to still participate.
They might learn something from Peloton on that front.
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The Rangers’ battalion of players under 25 years old will dominate the conversation for much of training camp this week, and the entire 2022-23 season for that matter.
Can Alexis Lafreniere, the Blueshirts’ prized first-overall pick from two short years ago, seize a bigger role? Will Kaapo Kakko, who was the No. 2 pick in 2019, be able to stay healthy and have an impact year? And with restricted free agency looming over his season, can Filip Chytil carry over his effective play from the postseason? The continued upward trajectory of defensemen K’Andre Miller and Braden Schneider will be important, too. As will Adam Fox and Ryan Lindgren, who it’s easy to forget are both still only 24.
“It was exciting to see what they did last year,” president and general manager Chris Drury said during rookie camp last week. “Basically, for most of them post-All Star Game, I think they all came back with a little different mindset. Playing some good hockey down the stretch and then we all saw what they did in the playoffs. I think they’re excited about the opportunity.
“I think the opportunity is there for all of them to have more impactful roles day-to-day in the lineup. Whether that’s [power play], top nine, top six. I think they’re itching to try and grab it and it’ll be fun to watch.”
Before their six-game preseason slate begins on Monday against the Islanders, however, management will have an evaluative period during training camp. These are the top storylines, in no particular order, to follow as the weeklong camp unfolds:
Filling the right-wing spot on the first line and Lafreniere switching to his off-side to seize the job
Of all the wingers vying for spots in the top six, Lafreniere has logged the most time (25 games) on the first unit alongside Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad. The 20-year-old should get the first look there, but it’ll take more than just a commitment to the off-side switch for him to stay there.
The reason why Frank Vatrano, who is now with the Ducks after helping the Rangers to the conference final as a trade-deadline acquisition last season, worked so well with Kreider and Zibanejad was because of his shoot-first mentality. As a developing player, Lafreniere may have to add a little bit more of that to his game to fit the role.
Vitali Kravtsov back in Rangers locker room for first time since bailing last season
The full scope of the dynamic between the Rangers and Kravtsov may never be crystal clear, but how the Russian winger handles his reintegration into the club will speak volumes. When he didn’t make the Rangers’ opening-night roster last season, Kravtsov refused an AHL assignment and went home to play in the Kontinental Hockey League, where he had already spent parts of six seasons.
Had Kravtsov reported to Hartford, there’s no doubt he would’ve seen NHL ice sooner rather than later amid injuries and COVID-19 cases. Still, he opted to play elsewhere. Being accountable is part of being a professional and there will be questions about his decisions. Kravtsov, who did arrive early to New York this summer to begin training, is in line for a key role on a Rangers team he hasn’t always acted like he wants to be a part of.
The competition for the sixth defenseman job
There aren’t many spots completely up for grabs on the Rangers, but rounding out the defense corps is the most notable wide-open job. To the Rangers’ benefit, it is also the one with the most competition. Zac Jones, Libor Hajek and Matt Robertson are considered the front-runners, but the recent signing of veteran defenseman Matt Bartkowski to a professional tryout contract gives head coach Gerard Gallant another option.
First look at Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck
The loss of Ryan Strome will no doubt be felt in the locker room, but the hope is that the addition of Vincent Trocheck will make it unnoticeable on the ice. Artemi Panarin has proven time and time again that he can develop chemistry with anyone he flanks. The No. 2 center is an important role on every team and the Rangers are no different, but with such a top-heavy lineup it’ll be all the more crucial to the team’s success. Following up a duo whose nickname was Bread-and-Butter will be tough for Trocheck, but the veteran center has the potential to change the look of the top six.
Personnel decisions will dictate identity of fourth line
We saw several different combinations on the bottom unit throughout last season. Each variation could bring a different style of play and it helped give the Rangers a different look at times. From the physical group of Greg McKegg (now with Oilers)-Kevin Rooney (now with Flames)-Ryan Reaves to the speedier Tyler Motte (now with Senators)-Jonny Brodzinski-Dryden Hunt, they all displayed a different approach. The Rangers still have options for the fourth line, but it’ll be important to be strategic. Reaves, Brodzinski and Hunt are still in the mix, as are Sammy Blais, Ryan Carpenter, Julien Gauthier, Gustav Rydahl and maybe even Will Cuylle.
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Goldendoodles, Maltipoos, Morkies – mixed dog breeds are hugely popular these days. But finding a local breeder can be challenging. That’s why some eager pet owners start looking online. But NBC4’s I-Team has a warning before you do.
Tracey Gilchrist was smitten with some Morkie puppies, a mix of Maltese and Yorkie, that she found online.
“This is exactly what I wanted,” she said.
Gilchrist found the dogs on a website called Charley Morkie Pups. The breeder offered to sell Gilchrist a pup named Nina for $700. So she sent him the money through Zelle. Days later, the breeder made Gilchrist another offer.
“‘We still have other pups available, and would you be interested in her sister, because they’re very close,’” she remembers the breeder saying. “Why wouldn’t I jump on the opportunity?”
Gilchrist Zelled the breeder $600 for that pup. But not long after that, he ghosted her.
“And now crickets, now I never hear from him,” she said.
Gilchrist thought the breeder was legitimate, based on the customer reviews on his website. But the I-Team found those exact same reviews, word for word, on similar-looking sites selling different dog breeds. The dog Gilchrist bought, Nina, is still listed for sale on Charley Morkie Pups, but we also found this exact same picture of her for sale on a different site under the name Joules.
“How dare you take advantage of people and really play on their emotions,” said Gilchrist.
The I-Team reached out to Charley Morkie Pups but didn’t get a response. Steve McFarland with the Better Business Bureau isn’t surprised.
“Every year I think we break records in the number of complaints we’re getting about breeders and pet scams,” said McFarland.
He says in 60% of the complaints he gets about breeders, the consumer never got the puppy they bought and never got their money back.
McFarland says before buying a dog from any breeder, you need to do a lot of research. Ask the breeder to connect you with past clients, to see a veterinarian report for the puppy you’re interested in buying, and to meet with you via Zoom if they can’t meet in person.
“In those conversations you should be asking, ‘Hey can you put me on cam so I can see Fluffy? You want to have live conversations with this breeder who can give you references and historical facts about the pet,” said McFarland.
As for Gilchrist, she’s decided to adopt a dog from a local shelter.
“I’m just going to go there and get a second-chance dog, for sure,” she said.
To learn more about Clear The Shelters 2022 and search for adoptable pets in your area, visit cleartheshelters.com. You can also donate to your local animal shelters and rescue groups by visiting clearthesheltersfund.org.
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Orland Park implements new policy that will bypass SAFE-T Act
ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Orland Park announced a new policing program Monday night that will bypass the SAFE-T Act.
The initiative is an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would make two Orland Park police officers part-time ATF agents, Pekau said.
This would allow the local officers to take applicable cases directly to the Assistant U.S. Attorney.
Pekau says this will be a way for the suburb to get around the controversial SAFE-T Act.
"This came about because our police department was looking for ways to bypass both Kim Foxx who often times doesn't charge some of these cases, and often times we get very poor bails, and with the SAFE-T Act, it's going to be much worse, so this allows us to go to the federal government and will allow them to not only bring charges, but hold people on bail, so that will be great for us as well. But in addition, they will actually cover the costs of any overtime time involved within the investigations as well, so it's a way to bring cases to them and help relieve some burden on our financials for our officers as well," said Pekau.
A number of state’s attorneys and sheriffs are sounding the alarm about the SAFE-T Act.
The law, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2023, will make Illinois the first state to eliminate cash bail, allowing some alleged criminals to be released on a promise to appear in court.
Gov. Pritzker says the goal is address the economic disparities of the criminal justice system.
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"Making sure that we're also addressing the problem of a single mother who shoplifted diapers for her baby, who is put in jail and kept there for six months because she doesn't have a couple of hundred dollars to pay for bail," Pritzker said. "So that's what the Safe-T Act is about. Are there changes, adjustments that need to be? Of course and there have been adjustments made and there will continue to be. Laws are not immutable."
The mayor of Tinley Park also fired on all cylinders against the SAFE-T Act in a YouTube video released Tuesday.
"The name of this act is an absolute joke. Because the only people it keeps safe are the multitude of criminals it protects. This act and the legislators who passed it … have completely abandoned the people of Illinois and the police officers who serve them in favor of thieves and murderers," said Mayor Michael Glotz.
The initiative was approved Monday night, and is in effect until 2027.
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Person fatally struck by train in suburban Mount Prospect
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. - A person was fatally struck by a train in suburban Mount Prospect Tuesday afternoon.
At about 5:13 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Prospect police received calls saying that a pedestrian was struck by an outbound express Metra commuter train at the rail crossing near Emerson Street and Northwest Highway, authorities said.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim at the scene. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
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All rail traffic was halted to allow for the investigation.
North and South railroad tracks were opened to slow train traffic at 7 p.m., police said.
No other information was made available by police.
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‘Out of control’: Rise in STDs nationwide prompts call for changes
NEW YORK (AP) - Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
"It is imperative that we ... work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.," said Dr. Leandro Mena of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a speech Monday at a medical conference on sexually transmitted diseases.
Infection rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. Last year the rate of syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991 and the total number of cases hit its highest since 1948. HIV cases are also on the rise, up 16% last year.
And an international outbreak of monkeypox, which is being spread mainly between men who have sex with other men, has further highlighted the nation’s worsening problem with diseases spread mostly through sex.
David Harvey, executive director of the National Coalition of STD Directors, called the situation "out of control."
Officials are working on new approaches to the problem, such as home-test kits for some STDs that will make it easier for people to learn they are infected and to take steps to prevent spreading it to others, Mena said.
Another expert said a core part of any effort must work to increase the use of condoms.
"It’s pretty simple. More sexually transmitted infections occur when people are having more unprotected sex," said Dr. Mike Saag, an infectious disease expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Syphilis is a bacterial disease that surfaces as genital sores but can ultimately lead to severe symptoms and death if left untreated.
HPV (human papillomavirus). (Photo by: CAVALLINI JAMES/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
New syphilis infections plummeted in the U.S. starting in the 1940s when antibiotics became widely available. They fell to their lowest ever by 1998, when fewer than 7,000 new cases were reported nationwide. The CDC was so encouraged by the progress it launched a plan to eliminate syphilis in the U.S.
But by 2002 cases began rising again, largely among gay and bisexual men, and they kept going. In late 2013, CDC ended its elimination campaign in the face of limited funding and escalating cases, which that year surpassed 17,000.
By 2020 cases had reached nearly 41,700 and they spiked even further last year, to more than 52,000.
The rate of cases has been rising, too, hitting about 16 per 100,000 people last year. That’s the highest in three decades.
Rates are highest in men who have sex with men, and among Black and Hispanic Americans and Native Americans. While the rate for women is lower than it is for men, officials noted that it’s has been rising more dramatically — up about 50% last year.
That ties to another problem — the rise in congenital syphilis, in which infected moms pass the disease on to their babies, potentially leading to death of the child or health problems like deafness and blindness. Annual congenital syphilis cases numbered only about 300 a decade ago; they surged to nearly 2,700 last year. Of last year’s tally, 211 were stillbirths or infant deaths, Mena said.
The increases in syphilis and other STDs may have several causes, experts say. Testing and prevention efforts have been hobbled by years of inadequate funding, and spread may have gotten worse — especially during the pandemic — as a result of delayed diagnosis and treatment. Drug and alcohol use may have contributed to risky sexual behavior. Condom use has been declining.
And there may have been a surge in sexual activity as people emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns. "People are feeling liberated," Saag said.
The arrival of monkeypox added a large additional burden. CDC recently sent a letter to state and local health departments saying that their HIV and STD resources could be used to fight the monkeypox outbreak. But some experts say the government needs to provide more funding for STD work, not divert it.
Harvey’s group and some other public health organizations are pushing a proposal for more federal funding, including at least $500 million for STD clinics.
Mena, who last year became director of the CDC’s Division of STD Prevention, called for reducing stigma, broadening screening and treatment services, and supporting the development and accessibility of at-home testing. "I envision one day where getting tested (for STDs) can be as simple and as affordable as doing a home pregnancy test," he said.
The Associated Press Health & Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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Texas influencer's viral TikTok claims she had affair with Adam Levine
AUSTIN, Texas - An Instagram model, who graduated from the University of Texas, has gone viral after posting a TikTok in which she claims she had an affair with Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.
Sumner Stroh posted the video on TikTok on September 19.
In the video, which has more than 1 million likes and has been viewed more than 15 million times, Stroh says, "I was having an affair with a man who's married to a Victoria's Secret model. At the time I was young, I was naive, and I mean quite frankly I feel exploited."
Stroh says she was seeing Levine for about a year but did not specify the exact time. She showed screenshots of Instagram DMs that appear to be Levine's verified account.
After she stopped talking to Levine for a couple of months, Stroh says Levine allegedly contacted her via Instagram and said, "Ok serious question. I'm having another baby and if it's w boy I really wanna name it Sumner. You ok with that? DEAD serious."
Stroh claims she didn't want to publicly talk about her experience but says that she shared her story with a friend and that friend attempted to sell the story to a tabloid.
Stroh posted a second video addressing things she says she wished she had in the first video. She responded to people who criticized her and says she was not "trying to gain sympathy" and she said, "I fully realize I am not the victim of this. I'm not the one who's really getting hurt here."
She also apologizes and says that she believed Levine's marriage was over and explained she said she felt exploited "because he knew I believed everything that he said because of my vulnerable position of being new to LA."
Adam Levine posts response after affair claim
Screen shot of Adam Levine's Instagram story in which he addresses claims he had an affair.
While not addressing Stroh directly or naming her in his response, Levine made a post on his Instagram story on September 20 in which he admitted to "inappropriate" actions but denied he had an affair. The post said the following:
"A lot is being said about me right now and I want to clear the air. I used poor judgment in speaking with anyone other than my wife in ANY kind of flirtatious manner. I did not have an affair, nevertheless, I crossed the line during a regrettable period in my life. In certain instances it became inappropriate; I have addressed that and taken proactive steps to remedy this with my family."
"My wife and my family is all I care about in this world. To be this naive and stupid enough to risk the only thing that truly matters to me was the greatest mistake I could ever make. I will never make it again. I take full responsibility. We will get through it. And we will get through it together."
Levine has been married to Behati Prinsloo since 2014. The couple has two daughters, ages 4 and 5, and recently announced they were expecting a third child.
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Woman shot while sitting in South Side park
CHICAGO - A woman was shot while sitting in a park on Chicago's South Side Tuesday afternoon.
At about 5:48 p.m., a 40-year-old woman was sitting in a park in the 600 block of East 37th Street when three unknown offenders on foot fired shots in the direction of the victim, police said.
The woman was struck in the lower right leg.
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She was transported to an area hospital in good condition.
No offenders in custody.
Area detectives are investigating.
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Beating the odds
Here's a corollary to Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000-hour rule: Greatness not only requires practice but opportunity.
- Why it matters: This is essential for our kids. It takes time and hard work to master something, but it also takes the help of parents, teachers and family members to foster that talent and create the time and space for children to excel.
Case in point: Legendary musician Bono had to overcome a potentially insurmountable obstacle, he reveals in a new excerpt from his forthcoming memoir, published in The New Yorker. His mother actively discouraged music, he notes.
- "Iris [his mother] wasn't looking for those kinds of signs in me, so she didn't see them."
- "When my grandmother decided to sell her piano, my hints about how well it would fit in our house could not have been any less subtle. 'Don't be silly, where would we put it?' was the reply."
- "When I interviewed at St. Patrick's Cathedral Grammar School, in the city center, the principal asked if I had any interest in joining their famous boys' choir. My eleven-year-old's heart stirred. But Iris, sensing my nervousness, answered for me: 'Not at all. Paul has no interest in singing.'"
The big picture: All of us — especially younger people and kids — deal with imposter syndrome from time to time. That can be crippling even if we put the hours of determined, hard work into our craft.
- We worry that we don't belong or aren't good enough and wonder if it might be easier to simply step back or give up.
In these times, the best gift we can give our children, our friends, our colleagues and ourselves is confidence.
- Here are a few of the Child Mind Institute's top tips for inspiring confidence in kids: Model it yourself; encourage them to try new things; let them fail and praise them when they persevere.
The bottom line: Be on the lookout for people's talents and do your part to give them the confidence to keep at it.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — After the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) sent a letter to the city of Spokane stating they would not clear the homeless camp near I-90, neighbors in that area have been left disappointed.
Neighbors living near the I-90 and Freya homeless camp have been living with increased crime, increased noise and an increased mess for months.
In an effort to dig deeper into the story, KREM 2 spoke with one woman living near the camp to get a better understanding of what neighbors are forced to deal with. She asked to not be identified due to fear of retaliation.
The woman KREM 2 spoke with lives less than one block from the homeless encampment. From the first day she moved in less than a year ago, she's been experiencing problems. According to her, living near the homeless encampment is turning into a crisis.
"Early in the morning, it is pretty disgusting when the RVs go around the block before daylight and have the valve to their sewer open to let all that sewage out as they drive around the block," she said. "It's a bad place. The first week I was there I got batteries stolen off of my vehicles. Everything's getting broken into."
One of the more disturbing problems she encounters is raw human waste being dumped in the streets and, sometimes, in front yards.
"I had an RV parked alongside my house and they just opened up the valve," she recalled. "They'd let it go anywhere, and it's really horrid. I don't know what else to say other than it's gross. It's really disgusting."
According to the woman, this is a regular occurrence, happening at least two to three times a week.
"It's really ignorant, first of all, but then the city has to come out and clean and spray the streets down with bleach," she said. "It's pretty disgusting. I've had people that'll just puke all over my lawn or my yard and they don't care. And I reported it and it doesn't do a damn bit of good."
Police regularly patrol the area, but the woman KREM 2 spoke with said officers have continued telling her to report problems. However, she said nothing has changed and the problem is getting worse.
"This has escalated to where it is a hazardous health concern for all of us, even the homeless people," she said. "The city officers babysitting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. is not enough. Because the minute that those officers leave at 7 p.m., it is firepits, loud music, parking lot of traffic, every little bit of nuisance that can go on does go on."
According to her, it's time for the city and the state of Washington to do more.
"I'm tired of being treated like I'm remedial, or I'm a nuisance because I call so much," she said. "I think that those people just need to move on."
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SEATAC, Wash. — Following what are being called "unacceptable wait times" in security screening lines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport security last weekend, there are plans to increasing staffing.
According to the Port of Seattle, the airport, airlines and TSA are adding more staff for the weekend. This decision comes after travel volumes remain higher than normal for this time of year, according to the Port.
The summer travel volume has not dropped off as it normally would have by the fall season, according to the Port. On Sept. 18, TSA screened more passengers between 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. than on any other morning since the COVID-19 pandemic.
On that day, security screening lines extended into the parking garage in what the airport's media relations manager called a "very unusual" situation. Wait times reached up to at least an hour. TSA reported approximately 28,000 passengers passed through security between 6 a.m. to noon, with a total of around 60,000 travelers throughout the day.
The longest wait time the Port of Seattle recorded was 90 minutes, according to the airport's media relations manager, Perry Cooper. However, TSA said wait times did not pass 60 minutes. Travelers say they waited more than two hours.
The following day, the airport again warned of extended wait times in security lines.
Over the summer, TSA brought in additional staff to cover summer travel. Foot traffic through Sea-Tac Airport traditionally drops by about 15% after Labor Day weekend, according to the Port. Staffing was reduced after Labor Day, however, travel volumes remain at summer levels.
According to the Port, 91% of travelers made it through security in under 30 minutes, with 68% making it through in under 20 minutes.
In addition to adding more staff for the weekend, the Port of Seattle suggests travelers continue to arrive two hours early. The Port encourages travelers to use the SEA Spot Saver, which allows travelers to save a spot in the security line.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police are currently on scene where a woman has fallen from a third floor window at 2nd and Division in downtown Spokane.
At this time, police say the woman fell from one of the Catholic Charities' Housing Units and was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The area is blocked off and drivers can expect traffic delays while police investigate what happened.
This is a developing news story and we will provide more updates as we receive them.
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WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration acknowledged Tuesday that its response to the U.S. infant formula shortage was slowed by delays in processing a whistleblower complaint and test samples from the nation’s largest formula factory.
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage, which has forced the U.S. to airlift millions of pounds of powdered formula from overseas.
The review zeroed in on several key problems at the agency, including outdated data-sharing systems, inadequate staffing and training among its food inspectors, and poor visibility into formula supply chains and manufacturing procedures.
“For things that are critical to the public health, if you don’t have some understanding of how all the pieces fit together, then when you get into a crisis or a shortage you have a real problem,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf told The Associated Press in an interview. “To a large extent that’s what happened here.”
Califf said the FDA will seek new authority to compel companies to turn over key information.
One consumer advocate said the evaluation doesn't go far enough to fix the problems.
“This internal evaluation treats the symptoms of the disease rather than offering a cure,” Scott Faber of the Environmental Working Group said in a statement. “Nothing in this evaluation addresses the fragmented leadership structure that led to critical communication failures.”
The FDA report was overseen by a senior official who interviewed dozens of agency staffers. It comes nearly eight months after the FDA shuttered Abbott's Michigan plant due to safety concerns, quickly slashing domestic production within the highly concentrated formula industry.
A company whistleblower had tried to warn the FDA of problems at the plant in September 2021, but government inspectors didn't investigate the complaints until February after four infants became sick, resulting in two deaths. The FDA is still investigating links between those illnesses and the formula.
The FDA previously told Congress that top agency officials didn't learn about the complaint until February because of mail delays and a failure to escalate the Abbott employee's allegations. The new report stated that FDA's “inadequate processes and lack of clarity related to whistleblower complaints,” may have delayed getting inspectors to the plant.
“Whistleblower complaints come into the agency in many different ways, from many different sources,” said Dr. Steven Solomon, an FDA veterinary medicine official who oversaw the review. “One of the actions we’ve already taken is to make sure that however they come into the agency, they get triaged and escalated to the right leadership levels.”
FDA inspectors collected bacterial samples from the plant for testing, but shipping issues by “third party delivery companies” delayed the results, according to the report. The FDA also faced challenges ramping up its testing capacity for cronobacter, a rare but potentially deadly bacteria repeatedly linked to outbreaks in baby formula.
The FDA also noted that it had to reschedule its initial inspection of the Abbott plant due to cases of COVID-19 among company staff. That delay came on top of earlier missed inspections because the agency pulled its inspectors from the field during the pandemic.
The report concluded by listing new resources that Congress would need to authorize to improve infant formula inspections and standards, including:
- Increased funding and hiring authority to recruit experts to FDA's food division;
- Improved information technology to share data on FDA inspections, consumer complaints and testing results;
- New authority to compel manufacturers to turn over samples and records on manufacturing supply chains, manufacturing quality and safety.
U.S. inventories of baby formula have been improving, hitting in-stock rates above 80% last week, according to IRI, a market research firm. That's up from a low of 69% in mid-July. The U.S. has imported the equivalent of more than 80 million bottles of formula since May, according to White House figures, and the Biden administration is working to help foreign manufacturers stay on the market long term to diversify supply.
Califf has commissioned a separate external review of FDA's food division citing “fundamental questions about the structure, function, funding and leadership” of the program. That review is being led by former FDA commissioner Dr. Jane Henney, who led the agency during the final years of the Clinton administration.
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Chief Petty Officer Selectees from PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) pose for a group photo aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64) during the 21st Annual Chief Petty Officer Heritage Days event at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The event consisted of training stations aboard the battleship and the naval museum, in Norfolk, Virginia. The event is the largest and longest running event for chief selectees in Virginia (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).
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MOXEE, Wash. -
UPDATE: 6:02 p.m.
The fire is now out, according to a firefighter with the Bureau of Land Management. It burned between 150 and 200 acres and the cause is still unknown.
There was initially concerns for nearby cattle, but none were harmed. A reporter on scene said the cows left on their own as the grass burned. No injuries, to cows, humans or otherwise, have been reported.
UPDATE: 5:42 p.m.
Roads are being reopened around this fire, according to a reporter on scene. Drivers are being asked to slow down.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 5:07 p.m.
State Route 24 is being closed while a fire burns near Milepost 24, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The fire is about 15-20 acres and moving fast with help from the wind.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
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The Food and Drug Administration has issued an update advising consumers that cooking chicken in NyQuil is dangerous and potentially harmful.
The warning, part of a broader FDA update published Thursday about "social media challenges," references a video that a TikTok user posted at least a year ago that shows him frying two chicken breasts in the cold and flu medicine. In the video, which went viral but appears to have been taken down, the user flips the meat with a flat iron hair straightener.
"The challenge sounds silly and unappetizing — and it is. But it could also be very unsafe. Boiling a medication can make it much more concentrated and change its properties in other ways," the FDA said.
The TikTok video does not use the word "challenge," and it is unclear whether many people ever attempted to cook chicken in NyQuil.
The FDA statement caused NyQuil to trend on Twitter Tuesday.
The FDA said that even if a person does not eat the chicken, cooking it in the over-the-counter medicine could cause them to inhale high levels of the drug's vapors.
"It could also hurt your lungs. Put simply: Someone could take a dangerously high amount of the cough and cold medicine without even realizing it," the FDA said.
TikTok and Procter & Gamble, the maker of NyQuil, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Tuesday.
The tag "#nyquilchicken" appears to be blocked on TikTok, and searching for it on the platform prompts a warning that "some online challenges can be dangerous, disturbing, or even fabricated."
In its update, the FDA urged parents to keep over-the-counter drugs away from children and to discuss with them the dangers of participating in social media trends involving medication.
The update also referenced an earlier TikTok trend involving taking large doses of the allergy medicine diphenhydramine, used in Benadryl. In 2020, the FDA issued a warning that exceeding the recommended dosage could lead to heart problems, seizures, or death.
In 2018, similarly, consumer advocates expressed concern after young people were seen in videos eating laundry detergent pods as part of the so-called "Tide pod challenge." The Consumer Product Safety Commission said at the time that at least 10 people died from eating the pods.
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Country singer Luke Bell died as a result of an accidental fentanyl overdose, the medical examiner said.
A passerby found Bell, 32, the singer of “Where Ya Been?” dead in a shaded area of a parking lot in Tucson, Arizona, on Aug. 26, officials said. Drug paraphernalia was also found at the scene.
"In consideration of the known circumstances surrounding this death, the available medical history, and the examination of the remains, the cause of death is ascribed to fentanyl intoxication," the Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office said in a report released Monday.
"The manner of death is accident."
Tucson police said the investigation continues.
Bell, a Cody, Wyoming, native, had been a ranch hand and had spent “a few years of college” in Laramie before he pursued his musical career, according to a Spotify bio.
He released a self-titled debut album in 2012 and described his sound as “a little bit honky tonk and a little bit Texas, with healthy dashes of Bakersfield and vintage Nashville,” per the bio.
After he dropped his sophomore album, “Don’t Mind If I Do,” in 2014, he opened for acts like Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam and Hank Williams Jr.
Bell released his last single, “Jealous Guy,” last year.
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PASCO, Wash. - Shortly after 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning, a plane expected to land at the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco is believed to have had issues with it's landing gear and crashed causing it to slide across the runways before catching on fire.
Firefighters at Pasco Fire Station 82 on airport property responded within minutes, saving all ten passengers on board and extinguishing the fire.
I spoke with PFD Public Information Officer Ben Shearer about the training firefighters at Station 82 go through to be positioned at the airport and prepare for these crashes.
"We have you're basic firefighter training for the staff here at this station," says Shearer. "But we train them on all of the different aircrafts that come through the Pasco Airport in order to be ready when they land."
Ironically, the crash happened the day before PFD and the airport have their emergency training every three years.
Shearer tells me this is a normal training they do every year through the Federal Aviation Association and National Transportation Safety Board to make sure they have the right procedures and timing to handle crashes or other situations at the airport.
"That's what it's all about," says Shearer. "Getting there quickly, efficiently and getting people away from the scene as much as possible. Aircraft are kinda like motorhomes, and when they burn, they burn very quickly."
Shearer told me the pilot usually knows when the plane is going to crash or is having equipment issues and tells the control tower so firefighters can be ready when the plane arrives.
Shearer says there is not a confirmation as to what caused the crash, but the pilot did not have any warning lights and there were no issues until the plane hit the runway.
Shearer says the continued trainings they do at the airport are why everything went according to plan today.
The private plane was carrying the medical staff for the Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute. PCLI has 17 locations throughout the northwest and with only 11 surgeons, flying is the quickest way to get staff to locations for operation days.
Site Manager for PCLI Kris Gamboa says she was at the airport when the plane was arriving to pick up a nurse scheduled to work at their Kennewick location.
The plane was making a quick stop as it had to drop off a surgeon in Lewiston.
"As I was pulling into the parking lot, I could see the plane coming down and everything looked normal," says Gamboa. "As I walked into Bergstroms Airport, I heard a loud pop and saw lots of black smoke. The airport wouldn't let us out on the tarmac so I didn't know if anyone was alive at the time."
Gamboa said the institute cancelled all of the operations scheduled for their Kennewick and Lewiston locations for today and tomorrow because it wouldn't be safe to have the survivors in the operating room on the same day.
"The passengers are on a van heading back to our corporate office in Chehalis to collect themselves for a few days," says Gamboa.
The investigation by the FAA and the NTSB could take up to a year with interviews and analyzing each part of the plane.
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SUNNYSIDE, Wash. — Deputies with the Yakima County Sheriff's Office responded to a drive-by shooting on September 19 around 10 p.m. near Van Belle Road and Fordyce Road in Sunnyside. One woman had been driving when she says another car passed her and shot at her and her passengers.
The woman was shot, but none of the passengers were hurt, according to Casey Schilperoort, YCSO's Public Information Officer. She drove to a Sunnyside home and called police, who think the shooting could possibly be gang-related.
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CAMBRIDGE, Md.-Sources close to WBOC has confirmed the winner of the run-off election for mayor in Cambridge is Stephen Rideout.
Rideout beat opponent Addie Eckardt with approximately 55% of the votes.
Eckardt and Rideout were the two finalists in last month's special election. Neither received more than 50% of the votes, so the run-off election was held on Tuesday.
Steve Rideout will finish the term of former mayor Andrew Bradshaw, who stepped down after pleading guilty to posting revenge porn.
That term ends in December 2024.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Nearly every single Alaskan got a financial windfall amounting to more than $3,000 Tuesday, the day the state began distributing payments from Alaska's investment fund that has been seeded with money from the state's oil riches.
The payments, officially called the Permanent Fund Dividend or the PFD locally, amounted to $2,622 — the highest amount ever. Alaska lawmakers added $662 as a one-time benefit to help residents with high energy costs.
A total of$1.6 billion in direct deposits began hitting bank accounts Tuesday, and checks will arrive later for those who opted for them.
Residents use the money in various ways, from buying big-screen TVs, vehicles or other goods, using it for vacations or putting it in savings or college funds. In rural Alaska, the money can help offset the enormous costs of fuel and food, like $14 for a 12-pack of soda, $4 for a celery bunch and $3 for a small container of Greek yogurt.
"We're experiencing record high inflation that we haven't seen since the first PFD was paid in 1982," Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a video. "Alaskans have been bearing the brunt of this inflation from the gas pump to the grocery store, and this year's PFD will provide much needed relief as we head into winter."
The timing of the checks couldn't have come at a better time for those living on the state's vast western coast, which was devastated last weekend by the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. Damage to homes and infrastructure was widespread along a 1,000 miles (1,609 kilometers) of coastline.
Among the communities experiencing the greatest damage was Nome, the largest city on the coast with about 3,500 residents and known for being the end point of the world's most famous sled dog race.
Howard Farley, now 90, helped secure Nome as the Iditarod's finish line over 50 years ago. His century-old home was safe from the storm on high ground in Nome, but they did lose about 100 feet (30.48 meters) of frontage and one building at the family's camp site about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of town.
"The beach is a lot closer," he said.
He said the payments — which would be more than $16,00 for a family of five — are much needed.
"Even people that didn't have damage, with the inflation up here, that's really, really hitting hard," he said.
Farley said gas is $7 a gallon and will remain that way until the next shipment arrives next spring because barges can't deliver once the Bering Sea freezes.
"The price won't go down like it does in Anchorage and other places because you guys can get deliveries almost any time," he said.
"What it will mean for a lot of families is that they can break even with the high prices we're paying," he said.
The oil-wealth check, which some in Alaska see as an entitlement, typically is derived from the earnings of the nest-egg investment account. The diversified fund was established during construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline in the 1970s and now is worth $73.6 billion.
There is a yearly application process and residency requirements to qualify for a dividend. Dividends traditionally have been paid using earnings from the Alaska Permanent Fund. Lawmakers in 2018 began using fund earnings to also help pay for government and sought to limit how much can be withdrawn from earnings for both purposes. The amount going to the dividend this year represents half the authorized draw.
Residents received the first check, $1,000, in 1982. Amounts have varied over the years, and traditionally were calculated on a five-year rolling average to buffer downturns in the economy.
The smallest check ever was $331 in 1983. The largest before this year's check was $2,072 in 2015. If someone has collected every check since 1982, it would amount to $47,049.
Mildred Jonathan, 74, and her husband, Alfred, 79, live about 100 miles (161 kilometers) west of the Canadian border in the interior Alaska village of Tanacross.
There will be no frivolous spending when they receive their paper check in October. Instead, the Jonathans' major purchase will be firewood.
"The wood I'm hoping to get is $1,600, and it's a 10-cord load," she said. "I'll survive the winter if I buy that."
Snow was already falling on nearby mountains, and temperatures in the Athabascan village during the winter are typically well below zero. "It's cold, cold, cold," she said.
Any money the couple have left over will go to a new hot water system, flooring for their home and Christmas gifts for their grandchildren, who want new phones.
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Ants are everywhere. And a new study has found that the number of ants living on Earth is quite astonishing.
Researchers published their data in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday. They found that there are about 20 quadrillion ants on planet Earth, at any given time.
Sabine S. Nooten, an insect ecologist and temporary principal investigator at the University of Würzburg in Germany, said, "We were very surprised about the large number of ants we found," CNN reported.
"We virtually didn't have any expectations because the numbers which floated around beforehand in scientific literatures were basically educated guesses, and they had very little empirical data to work from," she said. "And, so, this is the novelty of our study because we synthesized the data from a lot of empirical studies."
Researchers said the 20 quadrillion number is "conservative" and said the total biomass of them all would equal about 12 megatons of dry carbon.
The study found that the distribution of ants is uneven across the continents. A higher number of ants are concentrated around the tropics, and the study found evidence that suggests ants can help with understanding baselines for predicting worrying environmental changes.
Scientists took into account 489 studies that spanned all of the continents on Earth.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An Iowa man who was part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol believed a conspiracy theory that law enforcement officers would be arresting "all the corrupt politicians" that day, starting with then-Vice President Mike Pence, a defense attorney told jurors Tuesday.
Doug Jensen wore a shirt bearing the letter "Q" to express his adherence to the QAnon conspiracy theory when he joined the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. A viral video recorded by a reporter's cellphone showed Jensen running after a Capitol Police officer who was retreating from a crowd of rioters up a flight of stairs.
A federal prosecutor showed jurors the video at the start of Jensen's trial. They also saw a photograph of Jensen with his arms extended as he confronted a line of police officers near the Senate chambers, one of the most memorable images from the riot.
"This is not a whodunit case," defense attorney Christopher Davis said during the trial's opening statements. "Literally, the whole case is on video."
But he stressed that none of the video shows Jensen engaging in any violence or property damage.
"You will not see this man lay a hand on anyone," Davis said.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Allen told jurors they will hear testimony by Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman. Jensen was at the front of a group of rioters who followed Goodman as the officer ran up the stairs.
Goodman "approached them with his hand on his gun because he had no way of knowing what they were capable of doing," Allen said. "And he knew that he was desperately outnumbered and alone."
Davis said Jensen, a construction worker, was motivated by his "100%" belief in QAnon, a conspiracy theory that spread beyond the dark fringes of the internet to penetrate mainstream Republican politics.
QAnon has centered on the baseless notion that former President Donald Trump was secretly fighting a Satan-worshipping cabal of "deep state" enemies, prominent Democrats and Hollywood elites during his time in the White House. Another core tenet of QAnon is the apocalyptic prophesy that "The Storm" was coming and would usher in mass arrests and executions of Trump's foes.
Before the riot, Trump and his allies spread the false narrative that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election. Davis told jurors they will hear Jensen implore police officers to "do their job" and arrest Pence, who was presiding over the Senate on Jan. 6.
"He believed they were obligated to do it," Davis said. "He believed that martial law was going to be instituted."
After scaling the outer walls of the Capitol, Jensen climbed through a broken window to enter the building. He was one of the first 10 rioters to enter the building, according to prosecutors.
Allen said Jensen learned from a friend's text message that Pence was about to certify the election results.
"That's all about to change," Jensen replied.
Jensen is charged with seven counts, including charges that he obstructed the joint session of Congress to certify President Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory, that he interfered with police and that he engaged in disorderly conduct inside the Capitol while carrying a knife in his pocket.
Allen said Jensen "got what he came for" in Washington on Jan. 6.
"The proceedings in Congress stopped," she said. "That's why he was there."
Jenson drove back home to Des Moines, Iowa, a day after the riot. The following day, he walked six miles to a police station and showed up unannounced, saying he was probably a wanted man. But there weren't any warrants for his arrest when two FBI agents questioned him at the station.
Jensen told the agents he considered himself a "digital soldier" who was "religiously" following QAnon. He said he worked his way to the front of the crowd because he "wanted Q to get the attention."
"I basically intended on being the poster boy, and it really worked out," he said, according to a transcript of the interview on Jan. 8, 2021.
Jensen told the FBI agents his belief in QAnon cost him friends and family members who think he is "insane." One of the agents asked him if he had any regrets about his actions on Jan. 6.
"I don't know. It depends on if the outcome I wanted happens, then it would have been worth it. But if nothing happens except for negativity from this, and I'm a rioter, then, yeah, I completely regret it," he said.
Jensen asked U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly to suppress statements he made to the FBI and the evidence seized from his cellphone. The judge denied his request earlier this month.
The first government witness for Jensen's trial is scheduled to testify Wednesday. Kelly said the trial could conclude later this week.
More than 870 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. Approximately 400 of them have pleaded guilty. Juries have convicted eight Capitol riot defendants after trials. None of the defendants who had jury trials was acquitted of any charges.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Utah boy who suffered a serious head injury after falling from a bunk bed during last month’s Little League World Series in Pennsylvania has returned home from the hospital and his family is suing the league and the company that made the bed.
Easton Oliverson, 12, of Saint George, Utah, suffered a skull fracture and bleeding on the brain in the Aug. 15 fall at a players dormitory in Williamsport. He has since had three operations and battled a staph infection, the family’s lawyer, Ken Fulginiti, said Tuesday.
“He’s not doing well. The more recent development, after a third craniotomy, is seizures. It’s been a long road,” Fulginiti said. Easton had been hospitalized in Pennsylvania and Utah before his discharge last week, he said.
The negligence lawsuit, filed by Jace and Nancy Oliverson on Friday in Philadelphia, said there was no railing on the top bunk. Kevin Fountain, a spokesperson for Little League International, said the league would not comment on the pending suit. Savoy Contract Furniture of Williamsport did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Easton, a pitcher and outfielder with the Snow Canyon team from Santa Clara in southwestern Utah, fell in his sleep, Fulginiti said. The lawsuit seeks more than $50,000 for the boy’s care, along with punitive damages.
“They really appreciate all the support they’ve gotten throughout the nation,” Fulginiti said. ”But they’re struggling to focus on the family. They have two other kids and it’s a lot.”
Jace Oliverson was an assistant coach on the baseball team, while Easton’s younger brother Brogan was an alternate who was tapped to take his place after the fall. Snow Canyon was eliminated after two losses.
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The Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars and their assortment of V-8 engines are going away after 2023, and this time Dodge really means it.
The brand is preparing for an electrified future, which it has inaugurated with the 2023 Hornet plug-in hybrid and Charger Daytona SRT Concept. The latter previews Dodge’s first electric vehicle due in 2024.
As a sendoff for the Challenger and Charger, Dodge plans seven special Last Call models, the first of which was revealed on Wednesday as the 2023 Dodge Challenger Shakedown. Inspired by Dodge’s Shakedown Challenger concept unveiled at the 2016 SEMA aftermarket parts show, the special edition uses a black and red interior theme combining nappa leather and Alcantara, while fusing modern and classic elements for the exterior.
Special touches on the exterior include a Mopar shaker hood, racing stripes with a red accent, a unique R/T grille badge, special graphics, 9.5-inch (standard body) or 11.0-inch (wide body) wide 20-inch wheels, and 6-piston Brembo front brakes with red calipers all around.
The car is based on the Challenger R/T Scat Pack and is decked out in Destroyer Gray for the regular model and Pitch Black for the wide-body model. R/T Scat Pack power comes from Dodge’s 392 cubic-inch (6.4-liter) V-8, which is good for 485 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque.
The car also comes with content from the Plus Group, Technology Group, and Navigation, Carbon/Suede, and Dynamics packs designed for the Challenger R/T Scat Pack.
Production of the Challenger Shakedown will be limited to 1,000 units, split evenly between the Challenger R/T Scat Pack’s regular and wide body styles. Order information for the complete 2023 Challenger range, including the Last Call cars, will be announced this fall.
Dodge will reveal five more Last Call versions of the Challenger and Charger through Sept. 21 before it shows the final seventh version at the 2022 SEMA show starting Nov. 1.
Even if you miss out on one of the Last Call cars, all 2023 Challenger and Charger models will feature special goodies signifying them as the last of their kind. While this will vary from model to model, all will come with a commemorative plaque under the hood bearing the scripts “Last Call,” “Designed in Auburn Hills,” and “Assembled in Brampton.”
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Mercedes-Benz is now building electric cars in the U.S. for the world market.
On Thursday, production of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV began in Alabama, the German automaker announced.
The large electric crossover SUV has been integrated into production at Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa plant, which is where all the brand’s mid-size and large crossover SUVs have been built since 1997.
The EQS SUV isn’t the only electric crossover SUV from Mercedes set to be built in the U.S. The automaker will begin producing the mid-size EQE SUV at the same factory later this year. That vehicle hasn’t been shown yet and it will debut on Oct. 16.
Batteries for both the EQS and EQE SUVs will be supplied by a new plant seven miles from where Mercedes will screw together the SUVs. Construction of the battery plant began in 2018 as part of a $1 billion investment by Daimler announced during its 20th anniversary of building crossover SUVs in the U.S.
The EQS SUV will launch with two grades, EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4Matic. The former will feature a single rear motor rated at 355 hp and 419 lb-ft of torque, while the latter will have dual motors and all-wheel drive and will make 536 hp and 633 lb-ft of torque.
Mercedes-Benz hasn’t announced performance figures.
A 107.8-kwh battery pack should be good for more than 300 miles of EPA-rated range in the model’s most efficient form. Mercedes said charging at the rate of 110 kw can take the EQS SUV from 10% to 80% state-of-charge in 31 minutes. A 400-watt electrical system prevents charging faster, like other EVs can do with their 800-volt systems.
Unlike the EQS hatchback upon which the SUV is based, the high-riding model will have three rows of seats with the ability to carry up to seven passengers while also hauling up to four sets of golf clubs.
Pricing will be announced closer to launch.
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Kia’s large three-row electric people mover is coming soon.
On Thursday, the South Korean automaker teased the 2024 Kia EV9 in near-production form. Kia released photos of a camouflaged prototype undergoing what the company calls “final technical testing.”
Kia confirmed the EV9 will debut in the first quarter of 2023.
The EV9 will dethrone the Telluride as the automaker’s most expensive model and de facto flagship.
Kia previewed the EV9 in concept form at the 2021 Los Angeles auto show. Executives confirmed to Motor Authority the concept represented 80% to 90% of what will appear in the production model.
The interior has yet to be seen, but expect a toned-down version of the concept, with three rows of seats and floating screens on the dashboard similar to what’s in the latest Telluride. While similar in size and seating capacity, the EV9 will feature more interior space than the Telluride thanks to the packaging advantages of its electric powertrain.
Despite its large size, the EV9 will ride on the company’s E-GMP platform just like the smaller EV6 and its corporate cousins, which include the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Genesis GV60. An 800-volt electrical architecture will enable fast charging capabilities, while a dual-motor layout will provide all-wheel drive and up to 576 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque.
Kia has noted the EV9 will have about 300 miles of range in some trims.
The EV9 will be the second of 14 EVs Kia plans to launch by 2027.
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California is taking a big step toward a goal of ending new internal-combustion vehicle sales by enshrining the planned 2035 end date as policy.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order in September 2020 calling for a ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035. On Thursday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the powerful regulatory agency that sets the state’s emissions standards, is expected to vote to implement the ban, as part of its standards for 2026 and beyond.
The number of zero-emission vehicles sold in California is expected to gradually ratchet up until it reaches 100% by 2035. But even that could leave room for plug-in hybrids with substantial electric range and minimal tailpipe emissions (if drivers do plug in daily).
In some respects, California is heading in the right direction. It leads the nation in home EV charger installation, according to a recent study, and reached a cumulative one million plug-in vehicle sales earlier this year.
But California’s electrical grid will have to shift to use of renewable energy on a more consistent basis to minimize emissions, and top California utilities have also said the grid will need massive upgrades to be fit for shifting entirely away from the sale of gasoline vehicles by 2035. In April, the grid was powered entirely—or nearly so—by renewable energy, but use of more carbon-intensive sources was expected to increase over the summer due to droughts that limit hydropower generating capacity. Last year’s heat waves prompted alerts about EV charging habits.
California is able to implement the internal-combustion sales ban because the Biden administration restored the state’s Clean Air Act waiver, which allows California to set its own, stricter emissions rules, after the Trump administration moved to revoke it.
Several automakers, including General Motors, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now Stellantis), and Toyota supported the effort to limit California’s emissions authority. Toyota was the last holdout, only this week acknowledging California’s authority and ending the fight.
This is going to extend well beyond California, and it will be a catalyst for EV adoption in ways that can’t fully be assessed quite yet. States that have decided to follow California’s emissions rules represent about a third of the U.S. auto market, and they each may also adopt the new targets.
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with Bengt Halvorson
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The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E will be significantly more expensive than the 2022 model.
On Thursday, the Blue Oval announced the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E will get a price hike across the board ranging, from roughly $3,000 to $8,300 depending on the trim and specification. The books are now closed on the 2022 model year, according to Ford.
Base Select RWD standard-range models will now cost $3,200 more than before at $48,195 including destination, which itself went up $200 to $1,300 on all Mach-Es. Dual motor models receive the same increase and now cost $50,895.
Mach-E Premium models increase $6,075 for both rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive variants. Buyers who opt for all-wheel drive will get a range bump for 2023 of 13 miles to bring the EPA-rated range to 290 miles.
The California Route 1 all-wheel drive extended range model receives the largest bump of $8,300 to now cost $64,875. Ford’s done away with the previously offered rear-wheel drive model of the California Route 1 and will only offer it with all-wheel drive. Ford noted the change is due to customer demand.
Anyone who wants the most powerful Mach-E model, the Mach-E GT AWD, will have to spend an extra $8,100 as it now costs $71,195.
Ford said the price increase is due to material cost increases and the ongoing supply chain issues. The automaker left the door open for more price changes noting “rapidly evolving market conditions” and that it will “monitor pricing across the model year.”
The new prices go into effect Tuesday and all customers with unscheduled 2022 model year builds will receive offers to convert their orders to a 2023 model year Mach-E. Motor Authority reached out to Ford for an explanation on those offers and received the following statement from a spokesperson: “For 22MY customers who are transitioned to a 23MY, they will receive a private offer, which is intended to honor 22MY MSRP commitments with their dealers. Scheduled retail order customers to date are unaffected.”
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Koenigsegg used this month’s Monterey Car Week to present a new hypercar packing a revolutionary transmission, and it proved so popular Koenigsegg has decided to increase production by 40%.
Called the CC850, the car celebrates 20 years since the build of Koenigsegg’s first customer car, the CC8S, and just 50 examples were originally planned to be built, the number chosen to celebrate this year’s 50th birthday of CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg.
However, Koenigsegg on Wednesday revealed an additional 20 examples will now be added to the production schedule to meet demand. According to the company, the original 50 build slots sold out in record time following the reveal in Monterey, which meant both newcomers to the brand as well as many of Koenigsegg’s most loyal customers missed out.
Even with the 20 extra build slots, production won’t meet demand for the car, the CEO says. Nevertheless, Koenigsegg checked with several long-term customers who had already placed an order for the CC850 for approval before increasing the production run.
“The response to the CC850 is overwhelming,” von Koenigsegg said in a statement. “Producing an additional 20 on top of the planned 50 CC850s is still not even close to demand, but it gives us the chance to consider the brand loyalists to a larger degree, while also welcoming a small portion of new owners.”
What makes the CC850 special isn’t its outright performance, though the car will definitely be up there with the fastest thanks to its twin-turbo 5.0-liter V-8 capable of pumping out 1,169 hp on regular gas and 1,366 hp on E85. Rather, the car combines the timeless design of Koenigsegg’s CC line of hypercars with a transmission that can swap between a fully automated 9-speed and a traditional 6-speed manual complete with a clutch pedal and gated shifter. According to Koenigsegg, the clutch pedal isn’t a purely electric affair but rather a true mechanical setup that disengages the clutch of the transmission; accordingly, there are six individual clutches in Koenigsegg’s transmission instead of the single clutch in a typical manual transmission.
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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are looking to Canada for supplies of battery raw materials, which should help the automakers meet new eligibility requirements for the United States EV tax credit.
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) lays out stipulations on critical minerals, battery sourcing, domestic-content thresholds, and vehicle assembly that ratchet up starting in 2024. That means EVs will need a greater amount of American-made content—for most provisions, from U.S., Canada, and Mexico—to qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit.
VW is due to start delivering U.S.-built ID.4 EVs soon, while Mercedes plans to build its EQE SUV and EQS SUV in Alabama starting later this year. But this week the two automakers also announced deals that should move more of the battery supply chain to North America, potentially satisfying IRA stipulations.
VW on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Canadian government to “investigate opportunities for Canada to contribute to Volkswagen’s global and regional battery supply chains,” the automaker said in a press release, adding that its PowerCo battery division will establish a dedicated liaison office in Canada.
“A key focus of cooperation is the supply of critical raw materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt,” the release said.
Mercedes announced its own MoU with the Canadian government the same day as VW, focusing on mining and refinement of raw materials as well as cell manufacturing, the automaker said in a press release.
“The purpose of the MoU is to promote cooperation and to explore ways to advance opportunities across Canada’s electric vehicle supply chain, including, but not limited to securing sustainable sources of raw materials,” the release said.
Mercedes said it was also poised to sign an agreement with Canadian-German firm Rock Tech Lithium for an annual supply of up to 10,000 metric tons (11,023 U.S. tons) of lithium hydroxide for batteries beginning in 2026.
These announcements come just under a month after General Motors announced a major battery-material supply agreement, which the automaker said will provide it with enough raw materials for 1 million EVs annually by 2025. Ford said last month that it would significantly boost EV production to meet demand, relying partly on localized production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for specific markets.
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ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta-based rapper has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for a 2021 firearm possession charge, federal prosecutors said.
U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee on Wednesday sentenced Ibnisa Durr, who performs under the name Paper Lovee, to seven years and four months, followed by three years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia said in a news release. Durr, 26, of Atlanta, pleaded guilty on May 25 to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Investigators identified Durr as the suspect in a shooting on May 30, 2021, and issued a warrant for his arrest, the release stated. The department’s Fugitive Unit tracked him down three months later and tried to detain him while he was getting into a car. Durr fled, leading police on a high-speed chase during which he crashed into two police cars and an uninvolved motorist’s vehicle, according to the release, which said he later also tried to flee on foot and toss a bag containing a loaded firearm over a guardrail.
“His reckless conduct seriously endangered the lives of innocent motorists and officers,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. Prior to his arrest, Durr had been convicted of robbery and aggravated assault, Buchanan said.
Paper Lovee is best known for his song “No Socks,” which features Lil Baby and was released in 2018. Other songs include “90s Baby,” and “Walk Down.”
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Elton John and Britney Spears have collaborated for the first time, creating the slinky, club-ready single “Hold Me Closer” that sees the pop icons take old sounds and fashion something new.
The funky, piano-driven single uses John’s 1971 hit “Tiny Dancer” as the skeleton and adds elements from his songs “The One” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” all with Spears voice soaring and fluttering.
While John has been releasing new music in the past few years — including the 16-track 2021 album “The Lockdown Sessions” — the song represents Spear’s first new music since her 2016 album “Glory” and her first offering since the ending of her contentious conservatorship.
“She truly is an icon, one of the all-time great pop stars and she sounds amazing on this record. I love her dearly and am delighted with what we’ve created together,” John said in a statement. Spears, in her statement, told John it was an honor to be asked: ”I am so grateful that I got the opportunity to work with you and your legendary mind.”
The track is produced by Andrew Watt, who has worked with such acts as Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Ozzy Osbourne, Justin Bieber, Post Malone and Miley Cyrus.
The song begins with both stars singing the opening lyrics of “The One” — “I saw you dancing out the ocean/Running fast along the sand/A spirit born of earth and water/Fire flying from your hands.” It then seamlessly moves to ”Tiny Dancer”: “Hold me closer, tiny dancer/Count the headlights on the highway/Lay me down in sheets of linen/You had a busy day today.”
The track calls to mind last year’s hit “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” which melded John’s songs “Kiss the Bride,” “Rocket Man,” “Where’s the Shoorah?” and “Sacrifice” into a dance bop featuring vocals by Dua Lipa.
John and Spears first met in 2014 at an Oscar viewing party and she later tweeted her love of “Tiny Dancer,” sowing the seeds for the latest collaboration. John is in the midst of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Anticipation for one of the fall’s likeliest bestsellers has been growing all year.
For months, Colleen Hoover’s millions of fans on TikTok, Instagram and elsewhere have been talking up and posting early excerpts from her novel “It Starts With Us.” By summer, the author’s sequel to her bestselling “It Ends With Us” had already reached the top 10 Amazon.com. It might have climbed higher but for competition from other Hoover novels, including “Ugly Love,” “Verity” and, of course, “It Ends With Us,” the dramatic tale of a love triangle and a woman’s endurance of domestic abuse that young TikTok users have embraced and helped make Hoover the country’s most popular fiction writer.
Hoover’s extraordinary run on bestseller lists, from Amazon.com to The New York Times, has been Beatle-esque for much of 2022, with four or more books likely to appear in the top 10 at a given moment. “It Starts With Us” had been so eagerly desired by her admirers — CoHorts, some call themselves — that she broke a personal rule: Don’t let “outside influences” determine her next book.
“I never allowed myself to entertain a sequel, but with the amount of people emailing me every day and tagging me in an online petition to write about (those characters), their story began to build in my head in the same way my other books begin,” she told The Associated Press in a recent email. “Eventually I craved telling this story as much as I did my other stories, so I owe the readers a big thank you for the nudging.”
Hoover’s new book should help extend what has been another solid year for the industry. Booksellers are looking forward to a mix of commercial favorites such as Hoover, Anthony Horowitz, Beverly Jenkins and Veronica Roth alongside what Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt calls a “really strong” lineup of literary releases, including novels by Ian McEwan and Kate Atkinson.
The fall also will feature new fiction from Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and Pulitzer Prize-winners Elizabeth Strout and Andrew Sean Greer. Celeste Ng’s “Our Missing Hearts” is her first novel since “Little Fires Everywhere.” Story collections are expected from George Saunders, Andrea Barrett and Ling Ma, along with novels by Percival Everett, Barbara Kingsolver, Kevin Wilson, N.K. Jemisin, Lydia Millet and Yiyun Li.
Joe Concha’s “Come On, Man!: The Truth About Joe Biden’s Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Presidency” is the most colorfully named of the latest round of books attacking an incumbent president — a long and profitable publishing tradition. But the most high-profile works of political reporting dwell on Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, among them “Confidence Man,” by The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman, and “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017–2021,” by Peter Baker of the Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker.
Michelle Obama’s “The Light We Carry” is her first entirely new book since her worldwide bestseller from 2018, “Becoming.” Benjamin Netanyahu’s “Bibi” is the first memoir by the former Israeli Prime Minister, while American politicians with new books include Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.
Celebrity books include Bono’s “Surrender,” Matthew Perry’s “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing” and Geena Davis’ “Dying of Politeness.” Bob Dylan reflects upon an art form he helped reinvent in “The Philosophy of Modern Song,” while the title of Jan Wenner’s memoir invokes the Dylan classic that helped inspire the name of the magazine he founded, “Like a Rolling Stone.”
History books will cover the famous and the overlooked. Among the former are Pulitzer-winner Jon Meacham’s “And There Was Light,” the latest entry into the canon of Abraham Lincoln scholarship, and Pulitzer-winner Stacy Schiff’s biography of Samuel Adams, “The Revolutionary.” Fred Kaplan, who focused on Lincoln’s prose in “Lincoln: The Biography of a Writer,” now assesses Thomas Jefferson in “His Masterly Pen: A Biography of Jefferson the Writer.”
Releases highlighting those less remembered include Kevin Hazzard’s “American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics,” and Katie Hickman’s “Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West.” With the overturning last summer of Roe v. Wade, Laura Kaplan’s “The Story of Jane” is a timely reissue of her 1995 book about the underground abortion counseling service founded in Chicago in 1969, four years before the Supreme Court’s historic Roe ruling.
Bruce Henderson’s “Bridge to the Sun” centers on the recruitment of Japanese-Americans, some of whom had been in internment camps, to assist in U.S. intelligence gathering during World War II.
“It was really hard to research because many of them had been working on top secret projects, and, even after they had been discharged, were reminded that they were under the National Security Act and that military secrets had to be kept,” Henderson says. “We had to do a lot of digging and contact families and see what the veterans had left behind. Of the six guys that I follow in my book, only one was still alive.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Anticipation for one of the fall’s likeliest bestsellers has been growing all year.
For months, Colleen Hoover’s millions of fans on TikTok, Instagram and elsewhere have been talking up and posting early excerpts from her novel “It Starts With Us.” By summer, the author’s sequel to her bestselling “It Ends With Us” had already reached the top 10 Amazon.com. It might have climbed higher but for competition from other Hoover novels, including “Ugly Love,” “Verity” and, of course, “It Ends With Us,” the dramatic tale of a love triangle and a woman’s endurance of domestic abuse that young TikTok users have embraced and helped make Hoover the country’s most popular fiction writer.
Hoover’s extraordinary run on bestseller lists, from Amazon.com to The New York Times, has been Beatle-esque for much of 2022, with four or more books likely to appear in the top 10 at a given moment. “It Starts With Us” had been so eagerly desired by her admirers — CoHorts, some call themselves — that she broke a personal rule: Don’t let “outside influences” determine her next book.
“I never allowed myself to entertain a sequel, but with the amount of people emailing me every day and tagging me in an online petition to write about (those characters), their story began to build in my head in the same way my other books begin,” she told The Associated Press in a recent email. “Eventually I craved telling this story as much as I did my other stories, so I owe the readers a big thank you for the nudging.”
Hoover’s new book should help extend what has been another solid year for the industry. Booksellers are looking forward to a mix of commercial favorites such as Hoover, Anthony Horowitz, Beverly Jenkins and Veronica Roth alongside what Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt calls a “really strong” lineup of literary releases, including novels by Ian McEwan and Kate Atkinson.
The fall also will feature new fiction from Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and Pulitzer Prize-winners Elizabeth Strout and Andrew Sean Greer. Celeste Ng’s “Our Missing Hearts” is her first novel since “Little Fires Everywhere.” Story collections are expected from George Saunders, Andrea Barrett and Ling Ma, along with novels by Percival Everett, Barbara Kingsolver, Kevin Wilson, N.K. Jemisin, Lydia Millet and Yiyun Li.
Cormac McCarthy, 89, has new fiction coming for the first time in more than a decade with “The Passenger,” and its companion “Stella Maris.” John Irving, who turned 80 this year, is calling the 900-page “The Last Chairlift” his last “long novel,” a description which could apply to much of his career.
Russell Banks, 82, has completed the elegiac novel “The Magic Kingdom,” and former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky, 81, has written the autobiography “Jersey Breaks,” in which he addresses what he calls the “tribalism” and “nationalism” of the current moment by reflecting on his childhood in Long Branch, New Jersey.
“I realized that I am not a great sociologist or political sage, but I thought I could deal with this by going back to growing up in a town that was segregated, biracial and lower middle class,” Pinsky says. “I felt that whatever answers I might have would be found there.”
Joe Concha’s “Come On, Man!: The Truth About Joe Biden’s Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Presidency” is the most colorfully named of the latest round of books attacking an incumbent president — a long and profitable publishing tradition. But the most high-profile works of political reporting dwell on Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, among them “Confidence Man,” by The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman, and “The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017–2021,” by Peter Baker of the Times and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker.
Michelle Obama’s “The Light We Carry” is her first entirely new book since her worldwide bestseller from 2018, “Becoming.” Benjamin Netanyahu’s “Bibi” is the first memoir by the former Israeli Prime Minister, while American politicians with new books include Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke.
The fall will feature numerous posthumous releases, from the letters of John le Carré and the diaries of Alan Rickman to fiction by Leonard Cohen and memoirs by Michael K. Williams and Paul Newman, whose “The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man” restores a project the actor abandoned years before his death in 2008.
“Victory Is Assured” compiles essays by the late critic and novelist Stanley Crouch, and “Ain’t But a Few of Us: Black Music Writers Tell Their Story” includes the influential Greg Tate, who died last year. Assorted works by Randall Kenan, the award-winning fiction writer who died in 2020, are collected in “Black Folk Could Fly.” His friend Tayari Jones, author of the acclaimed novel “An American Marriage,” wrote the introduction.
“Reading over the manuscript pages, I sometimes spoke to him, asking why he never told me this or that thing,” Jones told the AP. “Sometimes I laughed out loud and said, ‘Randall you are so crazy!’ — as though we were having a drink — boulevardiers! — and he had just related a hilarious anecdote. Other times, his brilliance underscored the breadth and depth of our loss, and I sat at my kitchen table and wept.”
Celebrity books include Bono’s “Surrender,” Matthew Perry’s “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing” and Geena Davis’ “Dying of Politeness.” Bob Dylan reflects upon an art form he helped reinvent in “The Philosophy of Modern Song,” while the title of Jan Wenner’s memoir invokes the Dylan classic that helped inspire the name of the magazine he founded, “Like a Rolling Stone.”
Memoirs also are scheduled from Steve Martin, Linda Ronstadt, Constance Wu and Brian Johnson. Patti Smith’s “A Book of Days” builds upon the words and images of her widely followed Instagram account, on which she might post anything from a statue of Leonardo da Vinci to her cat staring at the cover of Dostoevsky’s “The Idiot.”
“I love doing my Instagram; it’s the only social media I really engage in,” Smith says. “The book was actually quite laborious. It takes time to write a short caption. You have to find a way to impart a lot in a few sentences.”
In poetry, one notable release is a work of narrative prose: Nobel laureate Louise Glück’s “Marigold and Rose” is a brief exploration into the minds of infant twins, inspired by the author’s grandchildren. It’s the first published fiction by the 79-year-old Glück, whose previous releases include more than 10 poetry collections and two books of essays.
New poetry includes works by Pulitzer-winners Jorie Graham and Sharon Olds, Saeed Jones, Jenny Xie, former U.S. poet laureates Billy Collins and Joy Harjo, Linda Pastan and Wang Yin, the Chinese poet whose “A Summer Day in the Company of Ghosts” is his first work to come out in English.
History books will cover the famous and the overlooked. Among the former are Pulitzer-winner Jon Meacham’s “And There Was Light,” the latest entry into the canon of Abraham Lincoln scholarship, and Pulitzer-winner Stacy Schiff’s biography of Samuel Adams, “The Revolutionary.” Fred Kaplan, who focused on Lincoln’s prose in “Lincoln: The Biography of a Writer,” now assesses Thomas Jefferson in “His Masterly Pen: A Biography of Jefferson the Writer.”
Releases highlighting those less remembered include Kevin Hazzard’s “American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics,” and Katie Hickman’s “Brave Hearted: The Women of the American West.” With the overturning last summer of Roe v. Wade, Laura Kaplan’s “The Story of Jane” is a timely reissue of her 1995 book about the underground abortion counseling service founded in Chicago in 1969, four years before the Supreme Court’s historic Roe ruling.
Bruce Henderson’s “Bridge to the Sun” centers on the recruitment of Japanese-Americans, some of whom had been in internment camps, to assist in U.S. intelligence gathering during World War II.
“It was really hard to research because many of them had been working on top secret projects, and, even after they had been discharged, were reminded that they were under the National Security Act and that military secrets had to be kept,” Henderson says. “We had to do a lot of digging and contact families and see what the veterans had left behind. Of the six guys that I follow in my book, only one was still alive.”
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BERLIN (AP) — A leading cultural organization in Germany on Thursday criticized climate activists for gluing themselves to the frames of famous paintings in museums to protest what they say is the German government’s failure to act against climate change.
The German Cultural Council, an umbrella group for cultural organizations, accused the activists of endangering important artworks with their latest tactics and warned them not to pit art against the cause of curbing global warming.
“As much as I can understand the despair of the climate activists, I say clearly that the act of gluing themselves to the frames of famous works of art is clearly wrong. The risk of damaging the artworks is very high,” said Olaf Zimmermann, the German Cultural Council’s managing director.
“The works put in danger are part of world cultural heritage and deserve to be protected as well as our climate,” he added.
Members of the group Uprising of the Last Generation glued themselves to the 1504 painting “Rest on the Flight into Egypt” by the Lucas Cranach the Elder at Berlin’s Gemaeldegalerie on Thursday, the dpa news agency reported.
The protest came a day after activists glued themselves to Nicolas Poussin’s 1651 painting “Landscape during a Thunderstorm with Pyramus and Thisbe” at the Staedel Museum in Frankfurt.
Earlier this week, two activists glued their hands to the golden frame of Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” at the Gemaeldegalerie museum in Dresden. In both cases, police were called to the museums to carefully detach the activists’ hands from the frames.
The activists also blocked dozens of roads across Germany this year by gluing themselves to the asphalt.
With their unusual forms of protest, Last Generation activists say they are trying to make it impossible for people and governments to ignore that the world has only a short time to prevent catastrophic levels of global warming.
“Climate catastrophe is an unprecedented threat of incredible proportions: killer droughts, devastating heat, all-consuming forest fires. These will increase dramatically in the coming years. Not just here in Germany … but worldwide,” said Jakob Beyer, a 28-year-old activist who glued himself to the frame of “Sistine Madonna,” one of the most famous paintings of the Italian Renaissance.
Similar protests have been carried out by activists in other European countries.
In London, climate activists targeted a copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” at the Royal Academy of Arts last month, gluing themselves to the painting’s frame and spray-painting “No New Oil” next to it.
In Italy, protesters glued themselves to one of the Vatican Museums’ most important ancient sculptures this month. Activists earlier glued their hands to the glass window protecting Sandro Botticelli’s painting “Spring” in the Uffizi Galleries in Florence. In that case, they were detained and ordered to stay out of Florence for three years, Italian media said.
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