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Where Washington schools stand with COVID
After a month of masks being optional in northern Virginia and some Maryland schools, COVID case counts have remained low.
Why it matters: School mask mandate repeals, specifically in Virginia, were met with heavy opposition.
- American Public Health Association executive director Georges Benjamin says low transmission and high vaccination rates in our area have kept COVID case counts low in schools.
By the numbers: Some districts reported a decrease in cases among students and staff from February to March, when the masks came off.
Fairfax: It saw an over 50% decrease in student and staff cases from February, down to 732 in March.
Alexandria City: Cases among students, staff, parents. and community partner programs located in district buildings declined by 41% from February to March.
Loudoun: The district tells Axios it doesn’t break out weekly or monthly data and wouldn’t say whether COVID cases had increased or decreased since masks were made optional on February 22.
- Its COVID dashboard yesterday showed 19 active cases.
Montgomery: The district saw an increase in at least one COVID trend since masks became optional. The number of students quarantined from February to March increased from 2,300 to 3,800. But that’s still way down from 15,000 in January.
- It reported 20 cases on April 3.
- It doesn’t publicly report cases on a monthly or weekly basis.
D.C.: The district relaxed mask rules about two weeks after its suburban counterparts and reported 52 cases during the month of March.
Zoom out: Children’s National Hospital says it has not seen a spike in COVID-19 cases in its emergency room, although it has seen a higher volume of patients in the past week for a variety of ailments.
- The D.C. Hospital Association also says its member hospitals have seen their COVID-19 hospitalization numbers decreasing steadily overall.
Yes, but: There are teachers and students who are opting to wear masks, which may be part of the reason why school COVID case counts have stayed low.
- An Arlington Public Schools spokesperson says the district is seeing a “good number” of students and staff still wearing masks.
- The district says it's not comparing cases month-to-month, but reported 73 cases over the last seven days.
What we’re watching: Most local school districts have yet to go on spring break, with the exception of Fairfax County, which is off this week.
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Tuesday: Small Craft Advisory. S 10-15 knots. Seas: 2-3 feet.
Wednesday: Small Craft Advisory Likely. NW 10-20 knots. Seas: 5-6 feet.
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Tuesday: Small Craft Advisory from 6pm. S 10-15 knots. Waves: 1-2 feet.
Wednesday: Small Craft Advisory Likely. W 10-20 knots. Waves: 1-3 feet.
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Tuesday: SE 10-20 knots. Seas: 1-2 feet.
Wednesday: NE 10-20 knots. Seas: 1-2 feet.
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Medicare Advantage insurers get a pay bump
Private insurers who administer Medicare Advantage plans can expect a 5% average increase in federal payments next year — half a percentage point above what the Biden administration proposed in February.
Why it matters: The pay bump in the controversial program marks a big win for insurers like UnitedHealth Group and Humana and doused speculation the administration would break with a trend of strong recent increases.
- The MA plans’ total expected revenue, factoring other changes, would rise 8.5% in 2023, compared to a 7.6% increase in 2022, per the announcement.
Zoom out: More than 28 million seniors and people with disabilities were enrolled in a private MA plan at the beginning of this year, an 8.8% increase from the same time in 2021.
- Critics worry that insurers and private investors are gaining a growing share of federal Medicare dollars and boosting profits, not patient care.
- Six health insurers control roughly three-quarters of the MA market, an Axios analysis of federal data found earlier this year.
- Insurers say Medicare Advantage delivers better services, better access to care and better value than traditional Medicare.
Go deeper: Biden's Affordable Care Act lifeline
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Sweden, Denmark, Italy and Spain expel Russian diplomats
Sweden, Denmark, Italy and Spain announced separately Tuesday that they will expel dozens of Russian diplomats following similar expulsions from other European Union countries.
Why it matters: Several EU members, including Germany and France, have now announced Russian dismissals after evidence surfaced of atrocities in the Ukrainian town of Bucha in the wake of Russia's military withdrawal from northern Ukraine.
By the numbers: Italy said it expelled 30 Russian diplomats, while Spain said it will order 25 to leave, Denmark 15 and Sweden three.
- All four countries said the diplomats were either not acting in accordance with international rules or pose a national security threat to their governments.
- Russian media reported that the Russian foreign ministry intends to at least respond to Italy's expulsions, though retaliative actions are expected to be announced against other countries.
The big picture: The reported killings of civilians in Bucha — some with their hands tied behind their backs — by Russian forces have prompted vows of new sanctions against Russia from both President Biden and European Union leaders.
- Russia's defense ministry rejected the accusations, saying no civilians were injured or killed while its soldiers controlled the town.
- Satellite images of Bucha refute those claims, showing several bodies of dead civilians lying in streets weeks before Ukrainian forces reclaimed control, according to the New York Times.
Go deeper: U.S. to seek Russia's suspension from UN Human Rights Council
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Zelensky: More than 300 Ukrainians were tortured and killed in Bucha
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an overnight address that more than 300 people had been tortured and killed in Bucha.
The big picture: The shocking figure is likely to grow as more bodies are uncovered in the Kyiv suburb and other cities formerly occupied by Russian forces.
With Russian propaganda continuing to claim Ukrainian forces "staged" or carried out the war crimes themselves, Zelensky called for "thousands" of journalists to come to Bucha and other cities to see the evidence firsthand.
- "It is now 2022. And we have much more tools than those who prosecuted the Nazis after World War II," Zelensky said.
What to watch: Zelensky will deliver an address Tuesday morning to the U.N. Security Council, where the U.S., U.K. and France are expected to present evidence of war crimes.
Go deeper: Bucha horrors make U.S. and EU reconsider options to hit Putin
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Cheri Tillis, COO of Fathers and Families Support Center for seven years and acting CEO for the past eight months, has been named CEO effective Jan. 1, 2022. She succeeds Halbert Sullivan, the organization’s founder, who passed away April 15, 2021.FFSC, was founded in 1997 with the intent of transforming absent fathers into nurturing parents. Since then, the organization has helped more than 19,000 fathers become financially and emotionally involved parents with the skills necessary to hold a job and support a family, in turn, making a positive impact in the lives of nearly 46,000 children. Tillis joined the organization in 2003 and was promoted to senior VP and COO in 2013. As CEO, she now has overall responsibility for the organization which has an annual budget of $4.3 million and 52 employees at five St. Louis metro locations.
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Support and resistance is THE most popular and used technical analysis concept. It’s based on the fact that price tends to react to certain levels and those same levels can be traded as the price gets rejected.
So, if traders expect a level to hold, they will trade that level making all this process kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy. When you sell a level, it’s called resistance, when you buy a level, it’s called support.
Since other traders pay attention to this concept, it makes it a valuable tool, but you should first have a fundamental directional view because if the market is in a downtrend due to clear reasons for selling a certain currency, the support levels will provide maybe just a profit taking reaction if not being useless at all, while resistance levels will be used to sell the currency for a continuation of the trend.
The most popular way of drawing support and resistance on a chart is by identifying levels where the price reacted the most.
However, as you will see many times, different traders have different levels, this is because it’s highly subjective, that’s why a better way is to think about these levels as zones of interest rather than exact price levels.
Another more practical and useful way is to look only for the most recent levels as if you’re following the flow, just like for fundamental analysis old news become irrelevant, for technical analysis old data become less effective. In technical analysis an uptrend is defined as a series of higher highs and higher lows while a downtrend is a series of lower lows and lower highs.
This is a common market pattern, you will often see price going in a direction, then stalling or correcting and eventually continuing to trend in the original direction. In technical analysis those moves are called impulses and corrections. An impulse is when the price moves decisively in one direction, while a correction is when the price retraces. So, going back to our example of using swings as support and resistance you can see in the chart below how the price just flows in one direction with pullbacks along the way.
Remember that technical analysis should be used as a risk management tool. If you use it as your sole reason to take positions in the market, you will have a hard time in the long run. Once you have your fundamental view, you can structure your trade with technical analysis if that’s what you need and use the levels to limit your risk and get out of the trade if it’s not behaving as you expected.
This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta.
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This relates to the likely imminent announcement from earlier here.
The matter is still being discussed as the details are yet to be sorted out but it will be the first foray by the EU into sanctioning Russian energy, although it doesn't touch on oil and gas just yet - which are the more important ones.
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- Does not reject possibility of Putin-Zelensky meeting
- But only possible once there has been an agreement
- Russia not in a rush to switch all payments in rubles for exports
Well, negotiations continue to drag on and it remains to be seen if an agreement can be struck between the two sides. For now, markets have become more apathetic to the risks from here but any major developments can certainly still stir up risk sentiment one way or another.
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The strongest to weakest currencies of the majors
The AUD is the strongest and the JPY is the weakest as the NA session begins.
The AUD is running after the RBA removed its promise to be "patient" from its rate statement after their meeting. As a result, expectations for a rate rise have moved closer with Goldman Sachs and others (see post here ) now see a rate rise by June. Justin outlines the subtle, but important, shifts in the RBA statement this month HERE . Meanwhile, Eamonn posted that BNZ sees 50 bp rise at the May meeting hesitantly keeping April hike at 25 bps. The NZD is following the AUD higher today.
In Japan, BOJ Kuroda was on the wires saying that they are full steam ahead on their stimulus program. He said (among other things ):
BOJ is not in situation such as Fed faces where wages and prices are spiraling upward, therefore appropriate to continue monetary stimulus The EU announced additional sanctions against Russia including the ban of potash fertilizer, and machinery and other equipment. However, the will continue to allow oil and natural gas to continue to be imported.
IN China, the Shanghai lockdown has been extended indefinitely, but oil prices are still higher despite the falling of demand from the lockdowns.
European services PMI data were generally stronger than expected (exception Spain).
Feds WIlliams, Kashkari and Brainard are all expected to speak today.
US stocks are marginally lower. The major indices are on a 2-day win streak. US yields are higher. The 2-10 year spread is near back near flat.
A look at markets shows:
A snapshot of the markets as North American traders enter for the day shows:
Spot gold
Gold
Gold is the most widely traded and important commodity. Prized for its historical importance and used for trading an exchange of goods, the gold market today is estimated at nearly $2.4 trillion.The value of gold fluctuates constantly, as it trades on public exchanges where it has a price that is determined by supply and demand. Gold has historically had tremendous significance and even today is extremely sought after. Gold has been used as a currency as it doesn't corrode, and the material allows for some absorption of light creating a yellow glow, which lends the name yellow metal.Ultimately, institutional and retail investors buy and sell gold contracts or physical gold, thus creating the demand and supply flow.This can be pure speculation, to acquire or distribute physical gold, or as a hedge for commercial application. For day-traders, the purpose of trading gold is to profit from its daily price movements.How to Trade GoldDay-trading gold is speculating on its short-term price movements. Of note, physical gold is not actually handled or taken possession of, rather the transactions take place electronically and only profits or losses are reflected in the trading account.There are a number of ways to ultimately trade gold. Retail brokers typically offer exposure to gold through contracts-for-difference (CFDs).Beyond retail brokers, the main way to trade gold is via a futures contract. This represents an agreement to buy or sell something, i.e. gold at a future date. Buying a gold futures contract doesn't mean you actually have to take possession of the physical commodity.Day traders close out all contracts (trades) each day and make a profit based on the difference between the price they bought the contract and the price they sold it at. However, on a futures exchange, gold moves in $0.10 increments only. This increment is known as a tick. It is the smallest movement a futures contract can make. If you buy or sell a futures contract, how many ticks the price moves away from your entry price determines your profit or loss.
Gold is the most widely traded and important commodity. Prized for its historical importance and used for trading an exchange of goods, the gold market today is estimated at nearly $2.4 trillion.The value of gold fluctuates constantly, as it trades on public exchanges where it has a price that is determined by supply and demand. Gold has historically had tremendous significance and even today is extremely sought after. Gold has been used as a currency as it doesn't corrode, and the material allows for some absorption of light creating a yellow glow, which lends the name yellow metal.Ultimately, institutional and retail investors buy and sell gold contracts or physical gold, thus creating the demand and supply flow.This can be pure speculation, to acquire or distribute physical gold, or as a hedge for commercial application. For day-traders, the purpose of trading gold is to profit from its daily price movements.How to Trade GoldDay-trading gold is speculating on its short-term price movements. Of note, physical gold is not actually handled or taken possession of, rather the transactions take place electronically and only profits or losses are reflected in the trading account.There are a number of ways to ultimately trade gold. Retail brokers typically offer exposure to gold through contracts-for-difference (CFDs).Beyond retail brokers, the main way to trade gold is via a futures contract. This represents an agreement to buy or sell something, i.e. gold at a future date. Buying a gold futures contract doesn't mean you actually have to take possession of the physical commodity.Day traders close out all contracts (trades) each day and make a profit based on the difference between the price they bought the contract and the price they sold it at. However, on a futures exchange, gold moves in $0.10 increments only. This increment is known as a tick. It is the smallest movement a futures contract can make. If you buy or sell a futures contract, how many ticks the price moves away from your entry price determines your profit or loss.
Read this Term is trading down $7.60 or -0.38% at $1925.30. The declines erased the similar gains seen yesterday Spot silver up for cents or 0.16% $24.57 Spot crude oil is trading up $0.62 at $103.94 Bitcoin is trading at $46,685 near unchanged from yesterday's levels In the premarket for US stocks, the major indices are trading lower. The major indices have been up for two consecutive days. Yesterday the NASDAQ led the charge with a near 2% gain on the day
Dow industrial average down 51 points after yesterday's 103.61 point rise S&P index down six points after yesterday's 36.76 point rise NASDAQ
NASDAQ
The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite.
The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite.
Read this Term index is down 22 points after yesterday's sharp 271.05 point rise In the European equity markets, the major indices are mostly little changed in the North American morning snapshot
German DAX, -0.3% France's CAC, -1.3% UK's FTSE 100 -0.1% Spain's Ibex, +0.8% Italy's FTSE MIB -0.7% In the US debt market, US yields are higher:
2 year 2.469%, +4.5 basis points 5 year 2.611%, +5.7 basis points 10 year 2.469%, +7 basis points 30 year 2.529%, +7 basis points 2– 10 year spread is back to flat The European debt market yields are also sharply higher
European yields are higher
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By JEFF AMY
ATLANTA (AP) — When Democrat Stacey Abrams first ran for Georgia governor in 2018, her lackluster personal finances and a hefty bill from the IRS gave Republicans fodder to question how she could manage a state budget when she struggled with her own debts.
As she launches a second bid this year, that’s no longer an issue.
Abrams now says she’s worth $3.17 million, according to state disclosures filed in March. That’s compared with a net worth of $109,000 when she first ran four years ago.
Her rapid ascent into millionaire status corresponds with her rise in national politics. Since her 2018 defeat to Republican Brian Kemp, Abrams has become a leading voting rights activist. She was considered as a potential running mate to President Joe Biden and is widely credited with organizing voters in Georgia to help him become the first Democrat to carry the state in the presidential vote in 28 years. Along the way, she has earned $6 million, mostly driven by $5 million in payments for books and speeches.
That wealth has exposed her to a different line of criticism from Republicans, who hope to portray Abrams this year as an elitist out of touch with average Georgians. Garrison Douglas, a spokesperson for the national Republican Party, accused Abrams of using her campaign “as a platform for her own financial gain.” During a rally in the state last month, former President Donald Trump knocked her for “living in these gorgeous multi-multi-million-dollar houses.”
Abrams hasn’t purchased a home for a price tag exceeding $1 million, and Trump spends much of his year living at his lavish Mar-a-Lago resort. The leading Republicans seeking the nomination for governor — incumbent Brian Kemp and challenger David Perdue — are far wealthier than she is.
In an interview, Abrams said it was ironic for Republicans to criticize her financial success, something the party often praises as the result of hard work.
“It is remarkable to me that success is now being demonized by the Republicans,” she said. “I believe in success. I believe that every person should have the opportunity to thrive. And because I had three years where I was in the private sector, I leveraged all three years, and in that time, I’ve done my best to not only be successful personally, but to do what I can to help Georgians.”
Many politicians build their wealth after they reach high office. That’s not the case for Abrams, whose loss vaulted her to a level of celebrity unusual for someone whose highest office so far is minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives. She particularly cashed in on her status in 2021 before announcing her second bid for governor, with her income spiking to $3.65 million.
Seth Bringman, an Abrams campaign spokesperson, said she gave 37 paid speeches in 2021, including a 12-stop fall tour of stand-alone appearances. She’s written, co-written or reissued six books since 2019, with another reissue on the way later this year.
Abrams was also paid more than $700,000 over three years as executive director of the Southern Economic Advancement Project, an affiliate of the Roosevelt Institute that seeks to improve economic equity in the South. Abrams has reported no income from Fair Fight Action, the voting rights group she founded and formerly chaired.
Abrams, who last year released a business book with a longtime business partner, also reports investments in a number of companies. Some are longtime holdings including Now Account Network Corp., which finances businesses by buying invoices. Abrams in November joined the board of Heliogen, a California company that seeks to use sunlight to concentrate heat for industrial processes, electricity generation and hydrogen fuel production. Abrams reported $65,000 in Heliogen stock.
Kemp has a net worth of about $8.5 million, with assets mostly in real estate he developed before running for governor. Perdue is even wealthier, reporting a net worth of $50 million after a career in which he was CEO of corporations including Dollar General and Reebok. Kemp had an income of $551,000 in 2021, while Perdue had an income of $9.3 million.
Kemp criticized Abrams in 2018 for owing $54,000 to the IRS, self-employment taxes she didn’t pay on time. Abrams said then that she skipped the payments because her parents needed financial help with raising a granddaughter and medical bills.
“You can delay IRS payments. You can’t delay cancer treatments,” Abrams said at the time.
Abrams also had $96,000 in student loan debt and $83,000 in accumulated credit card debt in 2018. She only had a positive net worth because a publisher had paid a $150,000 advance on her first nonfiction book. In that book, “Minority Leader,” Abrams wrote that she borrowed at a time when “my understanding of personal finance barely scratched the surface.”
She paid off her student loans and credit card debt in 2019. When she first ran for governor, Abrams had a paltry retirement account of less than $5,000. Now she has more than $725,000 in stocks and bonds.
As her financial picture has brightened, Abrams has also traded up from her old townhouse to a larger new house.
The $975,000 property she bought just outside the Atlanta city limits near Emory University in 2020 is financed by a $760,000 mortgage, according to Abrams’ financial disclosure. She bought her parents a $370,000, 3,300-square-foot house in suburban Atlanta in 2019, owing more than $280,000 on a mortgage, records and disclosures show.
It’s unclear how much Abrams is paying in taxes or how much she is donating to charity, although her assets include $560,000 set aside in a “tax account.” Bringman said Abrams would release her returns later this year after she files her 2021 taxes.
Kemp spokesperson Tate Mitchell said the incumbent believes the state financial disclosure is sufficient, but will provide further documentation later “if necessary.” Perdue spokesperson Jenni Sweat said Perdue filled out state and federal disclosure forms and has been “transparent about his finances,” but didn’t directly answer whether he would release his tax returns.
Marko Klasnja, a Georgetown University professor who has studied the causes and consequences of politicians’ wealth, said that “in the U.S., people don’t care about wealth per se, and I don’t think that they would think that’s a negative, necessarily.”
“I don’t think this is going to hurt Abrams that much, and I think, if people know this is coming from things like book deals, they’re going to be thinking about this differently than, ‘She’s lining her pockets because she’s on boards of corporations and things like that.’”
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BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s president planned to address the U.N.’s most powerful body on Tuesday after even more grisly evidence emerged of civilian massacres in areas that Russian forces recently left. Western nations expelled dozens more of Moscow’s diplomats and weighed further sanctions as they expressed their disgust at what they say are war crimes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech to the Security Council will be rich with symbolism, but the invitation and other displays of Western support are unlikely to alter the situation on the ground. He says his forces desperately need more powerful weaponry, some of which the West has been reluctant to give. Russia’s veto guarantees the body will take no action, and it was unclear whether its representatives would even remain in the chamber for the video address.
Ukrainian officials said the bodies of at least 410 civilians have been found in towns around Kyiv that were recaptured from Russian forces and that a “torture chamber” was discovered in the town called Bucha, from which some of the grimmest details have emerged.
Associated Press journalists in the town have counted dozens of corpses in civilian clothes. Many appeared to have been shot at close range, and some had their hands bound or their flesh burned. A mass grave in a churchyard held bodies wrapped in plastic. The Ukrainian prosecutor-general’s office said the bodies of five men with their hands bound were found in the basement of a children’s sanatorium where civilians were tortured and killed.
High-resolution satellite imagery by commercial provider Maxar Technologies, meanwhile, showed that many of the bodies had been lying in the open for weeks, during the time that Russian forces were in the town. The New York Times first reported on the images showing the dead.
U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin should be tried for war crimes.
“Only non-humans are capable of this,” said Angelica Chernomor, a refugee from Kyiv who crossed into Poland with her two children, and who had seen the photos from Bucha. “Even if people live under a totalitarian regime, they must retain feelings, dignity, but they do not.”
Chernomor is among the more than 4 million Ukrainians who have fled the country in the wake of the Feb. 24 invasion. More than 7 million more people have been displaced inside Ukraine, the U.N. migration agency estimates.
Russia has rejected allegations of atrocities, with officials repeatedly saying without evidence that the scenes were faked. Moscow said it would speak about Bucha at the U.N. on Tuesday, indicating its representatives will attend at least part of the meeting.
Russia has sought to refute similar accusations against its forces in the past by accusing its enemies of forging photos and video, and of using so-called crisis actors. Western officials and independent reporters say Russia spreads disinformation to mask its actions.
As Western leaders condemned the killings in Bucha, Italy, Spain and Denmark expelled dozens of Russian diplomats on Tuesday, following moves by Germany and France. Hundreds of Russian diplomats have been sent home since the start of the invasion, many accused of being spies. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the expulsions a “short-sighted” measure that would complicate communication during the crisis and warned they would be met with “reciprocal steps.”
In another show of support, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to travel to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy this week. The 27-nation EU has been a steadfast backer of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24 and has already pushed through four rounds of sanctions. A fifth round is being considered this week.
But Western nations are divided over how far to go. Some are calling for a boycott of Russian oil and gas imports, while Germany and others fear that such a move could plunge the continent into a severe economic crisis. And countries from the NATO alliance have refused to hand over some of the most powerful weaponry Zelenskyy has asked for, like fighter jets.
Their provision of other weapons and equipment has been credited with helping Ukraine mount a stiffer than expected resistance to Russia’s overwhelming firepower.
That resistance stopped Russian forces from overrunning the capital, and their troops are now in retreat from areas around Kyiv. About two-thirds of the Russian troops deployed around the city are either in Belarus or on their way there, said a U.S. defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an intelligence assessment.
The official said they were probably getting more supplies and reinforcements. Other Western and Ukrainian officials have warned that Russian forces in retreat are merely regrouping. Some are already redeploying to the east, where Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukrainian forces in the Donbas region since 2014.
Zelenskyy appealed again Monday for more weaponry to face down this coming offensive.
“If we had already got what we needed — all these planes, tanks, artillery, anti-missile and anti-ship weapons — we could have saved thousands of people,” he said.
The president’s video addresses to European capitals, in which he has sought to rally diplomatic, financial and military support for his country, have become near daily affairs, and he was expected to address the Spanish parliament on Tuesday.
But the speech to the Security Council could be even more dramatic, with all eyes on the reaction of any Russian representatives present.
The Ukrainian military says that, in the Donbas, Russia is focused on seizing the cities of Popasna and Rubizhne in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the Azov Sea port of Mariupol, which has seen weeks of heavy fighting at a staggering cost to the city and its residents.
“The enemy is regrouping troops and concentrating its efforts on preparing an offensive operation in the east of our country,” it said in a statement. “The goal is to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions,” which Russia has recognized as independent.
The Ukrainian governor of Luhansk on Tuesday urged residents to stay inside, shut windows and doors, and prepare wet face masks after a Russian strike hit a storage tank holding nitric acid near Rubizhne, which the Russians have been trying to seize.
Serhiy Haidai warned that the chemical, which is used in fertilizer and explosives, “is dangerous if inhaled, swallowed and in contact with skin and mucous membranes.” The Russian military has not commented on the alleged strike, and it could not be independently verified.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk meanwhile said seven humanitarian corridors will be open on Tuesday, including from besieged Mariupol, where 1,500 civilians were able to escape in private vehicles on Monday, as well as the Russian-controlled Berdyansk.
But it was not immediately clear whether Russia has agreed to halt the fighting along the corridors. Previous efforts to bring civilians to safety through humanitarian corridors have failed because of renewed fighting.
An international Red Cross team gave up on entering Mariupol at least for Tuesday, after several days of trying to deliver aid to the besieged city and help escort civilians out.
The International Committee of the Red Cross said the team was held overnight held by police in Manhush, west of Mariupol, but later released. It did not identify the nationality of the police, but Manhush has been under Russian control for weeks.
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This story has been updated to correct that Mariupol is on the Azov Sea, not the Black Sea.
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Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Ukraine; Edith Lederer at the United Nations; Lolita Baldor in Washington and Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators have opened an investigation into electric and hybrid vehicle batteries after five automakers issued recalls due to possible defects that could cause fires or stalling.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers more than 138,000 vehicles with batteries made by LG Energy Solution of South Korea.
General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Stellantis and Volkswagen have issued recalls since February of 2020, most due to internal battery failures that can increase the risk of fires.
The agency says it will write to LG and other companies that might have bought similar batteries to make sure recalls are being done when needed.
A message was left Tuesday seeking comment from LG Energy Solution.
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This story has been corrected to show that five automakers issued recalled, not seven.
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- Prior report revised to $-89.2 billion from -$89.7 billion
- US advance goods trade balance $-89.2 billion versus -$88.5 billion estimate
- US goods deficit $-107.47 billion
- US services surplus $18.29 billion
- February exports -1.8% versus January -1.7%
- February imports +1.3% versus January's +1.1%
- total exports $228.63 billion versus January $224.49 billion
- total imports $317.81 billion versus January $313.72 billion
- China February trade deficit $-30.67 billion versus January deficit of $-36.37 billion
- capital goods imports $69.74 billion versus January $68.79 billion
- February crude oil import prices $76.37 per barrel versus January's $69.22 cents per barrel. That's up 64.7% from February 2021
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Elon Musk takes a 9% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder By Shannon Bond Published April 5, 2022 at 4:20 AM PDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 2:05 Tesla CEO Elon Musk is one of Twitter's most outspoken voices. Now he's also the social media company's largest shareholder. Copyright 2022 NPR
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New Delhi: The government's intention to bring the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill is to strengthen the law and order and internal security of the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday, asserting that concerns over human and personal rights have been taken care of in the draft legislation.
The bill seeks to provide legal sanction to the police to take physical and biological samples of convicts as well as persons accused of crimes.
Moving the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha, Shah said that besides the bill, the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also preparing a model prison manual that will be send to states.
"A lot of the concerns will be addressed with the sending of that prison manual. It has various provisions relating to subjects such as rehabilitation of prisoners, making them part of the mainstream again, limiting the rights of jail officials, maintaining discipline, security of jails, separate jails for women and open jails," Shah said.
He urged the members to not see the bill in isolation but in consonance with the model prison manual that will be introduced later.
'Current law has become irrelevant'
Noting that the bill would replace the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, Shah said that the current law has become irrelevant from various perspectives such as the prevailing situation, science, proving crime in courts and strengthening law enforcement agencies.
The bill will not only help in overcoming the problems being faced under the present law but also give strength to evidence gathering, he added.
Till the powers to prove crime in courts are not enhanced, in a way it will be impossible to maintain and strengthen the law and order situation and internal security of the country, the home minister said, adding that the change in the law is already much delayed.
He said that in 1980, the then law commission had also recommended revisiting the present law.
"After we came to power, we discussed with states and views have been sought on it," Shah said.
Noting that members expressed a lot of opposition at the time the bill was being introduced, Shah said concerns were expressed from the point of view of human and personal rights by them.
Their concerns are legitimate but these are already accounted for in this bill, he said.
"If we do not bring about the required changes in the law, we will lag behind in providing courts with the evidence to prove a crime, conviction rate will not increase and in a way help would not be provided in investigations," Shah said.
'Intention is to strengthen law, internal security'
The intention of the government is to strengthen the law, to prove crime, isolate criminals and give them a chance to reform, he said.
"Our intention is to strengthen the internal security and law and order of the country," Shah said.
The government had last Monday introduced the bill in Lok Sabha amid uproar by the opposition which dubbed the measure as illegal and unconstitutional.
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New Delhi: The government's intention to bring the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill is to strengthen the law and order and internal security of the country, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday, asserting that concerns over human and personal rights have been taken care of in the draft legislation.
The bill seeks to provide legal sanction to the police to take physical and biological samples of convicts as well as persons accused of crimes.
Moving the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill for consideration and passage in Lok Sabha, Shah said that besides the bill, the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also preparing a model prison manual that will be send to states.
"A lot of the concerns will be addressed with the sending of that prison manual. It has various provisions relating to subjects such as rehabilitation of prisoners, making them part of the mainstream again, limiting the rights of jail officials, maintaining discipline, security of jails, separate jails for women and open jails," Shah said.
He urged the members to not see the bill in isolation but in consonance with the model prison manual that will be introduced later.
'Current law has become irrelevant'
Noting that the bill would replace the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920, Shah said that the current law has become irrelevant from various perspectives such as the prevailing situation, science, proving crime in courts and strengthening law enforcement agencies.
The bill will not only help in overcoming the problems being faced under the present law but also give strength to evidence gathering, he added.
Till the powers to prove crime in courts are not enhanced, in a way it will be impossible to maintain and strengthen the law and order situation and internal security of the country, the home minister said, adding that the change in the law is already much delayed.
He said that in 1980, the then law commission had also recommended revisiting the present law.
"After we came to power, we discussed with states and views have been sought on it," Shah said.
Noting that members expressed a lot of opposition at the time the bill was being introduced, Shah said concerns were expressed from the point of view of human and personal rights by them.
Their concerns are legitimate but these are already accounted for in this bill, he said.
"If we do not bring about the required changes in the law, we will lag behind in providing courts with the evidence to prove a crime, conviction rate will not increase and in a way help would not be provided in investigations," Shah said.
'Intention is to strengthen law, internal security'
The intention of the government is to strengthen the law, to prove crime, isolate criminals and give them a chance to reform, he said.
"Our intention is to strengthen the internal security and law and order of the country," Shah said.
The government had last Monday introduced the bill in Lok Sabha amid uproar by the opposition which dubbed the measure as illegal and unconstitutional.
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Hyderabad: Tollywood actor Naga Babu's daughter and actor Niharika Konidela and singer Rahul Sipligunj were among 144 people detained by police for partying at a pub in Hyderabad beyond the stipulated hours.
The pub at Radisson Blu Hotel in posh Banjara Hills was raided around 3 am by Task Force personnel of Hyderabad City Police, who also found cocaine and other banned substances from the premises.
Those found partying also include daughter of a former Director General of Andhra Pradesh Police and a son of a MP belonging to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and children of some other well-known personalities.
As the police found some packets of cocaine and after the place was raided, some of those partying threw away the packets, police whisked away those present in the pub to the nearby Banjara Hills police station and questioned them.
Ironically, singer and winner of Big Boss Telugu reality show Rahul Sipligunj, who was among those detained, was part of "drug-free Hyderabad" campaign launched by the police. He sang a song as part of the campaign.
Meanwhile, Naga Babu issued a video statement clarifying that though her daughter Niharika was present there, she had done nothing wrong. He said the police have made it clear that she was not at fault. "Our conscience is clear," said Naga Babu, who is brother of superstar Chiranjeevi.
Naga Babu appealed to social media and mainstream media not to spread "unwanted speculations" about Niharika.
Those detained include 33 women and some staff members of the pub, which was found violating the rules by allowing the party beyond permitted hours. The pub had reportedly become notorious for supply of banned substances and was also serving liquor to outsiders though it had license only to serve the hotel guests.
Taking a serious note of these violations and the police station concerned failing to act, Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand suspended Station House Officer of Banjara Hills Police Station and issued a charge memo to Assistant Commissioner of Police, Banjara Hills, M. Sudarshan.
Action was taken against them for their negligence towards their legitimate duties in the control of narcotics in pubs and bars.
The raid comes amid an intensified drive by the police against the drug menace. The recent death of an engineering graduate due to overdose of drugs and the involvement of some educated youth and techies in drug peddling and consumption has alarmed the authorities.
The police and newly formed Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) is not only acting tough against peddlers but also booking cases against those found to be consuming the drugs.
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New Delhi: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday called for unity at all levels of the organisation while noting that the road ahead for the party is more challenging than ever before and the spirit of resilience of party workers is under severe test.
Addressing a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party, she also hit out at the BJP, saying the ruling party's "divisive agenda" has become a regular feature of political discourse in all states and that history is being "mischievously distorted" to add fuel to its agenda.
"The divisive and polarising agenda of the ruling party and its leaders has now become a regular feature of the political discourse in state after state. History, not just ancient but also contemporary, is mischievously distorted and facts are maliciously invented to add fuel to this agenda. It is for us all to stand up and confront these forces of hate and prejudice," she charged.
"We will not allow them to damage the bonds of amity and harmony that have sustained and enriched our diverse society for centuries," she told party MPs of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Accusing the ruling establishment of targeting the opposition, its leaders and workers, she said the full might of the state machinery is unleashed against them.
"Maximum governance to those in power clearly means spreading maximum fear and intimidation," she charged and added such blatant threats and tactics will neither frighten or silence us nor will we get cowed down.
The meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party, the first one being held after the party's debacle in recent assembly elections in five states, was attended by former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, besides all party MPs in both houses of Parliament.
The Congress has been seeking to corner the government on the issue of inflation and rise in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG gas.
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Mumbai: In a shocker, a sociology textbook for nurses has claimed that the oft-reviled system of dowry is actually good for society and even helps parents of "ugly looking girls" to get them married off.
The "gems" of social wisdom are available in "Textbook of Sociology for Nurses", penned by senior author T K Indrani, and published by the New Delhi-based Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Following a furore in Maharashtra academic circles, the publishers informed IANS that they will delete the offensive sections in their future editions of the same textbook.
The idea of dowry, termed as preposterous by many, figures in Chapter 6, Pg. 122, contending the main cause of accepting dowry by the groom's parents is that they have to, in turn, give dowry to their outgoing daughters and sisters.
"Naturally, they look to the (incoming) dowry of their sons to meet their obligations in finding husbands for their daughters," the book seeks to justify.
Contacted for comments, Samina Khan, a spokesperson for the publication house, said that the textbook author will not be revising the title.
"Whenever we go in for revised editions, this portion will be removed from the text," the company told IANS in an email.
Aghast at the developments, retired Mumbai college Prof. Mangal Gogte said the publishers must forthwith withdraw all the copies of the book from the market, remove the chapter giving offence, and then, only be allowed to be available for use.
"How can such trash be permitted by education bodies or the universities, what impression does it create on the young minds and the future generations...The book must be right away yanked off, make the changes before allowing it in the nursing colleges," Gogte urged.
Retired city junior college lecturer R N Desai wondered "who are the persons who cleared such nonsense for the students and how it was allowed to reach the students".
"Is there any official scrutiny, quality checks or academic committee under the state or central Education Ministry which whets such material before it cleared for academic purposes? Ideally, all the copies of the textbook must be taken out of the market... The poison must be removed as soon as possible," Desai demanded.
The chapter refers to how young boys earning high salaries or promising professional careers become "scarce commodities" and hence, their parents demand huge amounts of money from the girl's parents to accept her as their daughter-in-law.
The author lists several "merits and advantages of the dowry system", that is officially frowned on, while giving/accepting dowry is banned under the Indian laws.
Dowry helps (the young couple) in establishing their new household as the custom of giving things like cots, mattresses, television, fan, refrigerator, utensils, clothes and even vehicles are given by the girl to her husband in many parts of India, it said.
In the form of dowry, the girl automatically receives her share in the parental property at the time of her marriage, is another contention.
The dowry system helps spread education among girls as due to the burden of dowry, many people have started educating their girls, it also said.
"When the girls are educated or even employed, the demand of dowry will be less. Thus, it is an indirect advantage," says the textbook.
Finally, it claims that "ugly-looking girls can be married off with attractive dowry with well or ugly-looking boys".
Incidentally, around 6 years ago, similar claims on the "goodness of dowry", featuring in HSC textbooks of Maharashtra, had created a huge row.
The latest contentions on dowry have been slammed on social media groups with demands to take action against the author/publishers of using textbooks to spread utter misinformation about a 'societal evil'.
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Mumbai: In a shocker, a sociology textbook for nurses has claimed that the oft-reviled system of dowry is actually good for society and even helps parents of "ugly looking girls" to get them married off.
The "gems" of social wisdom are available in "Textbook of Sociology for Nurses", penned by senior author T K Indrani, and published by the New Delhi-based Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Following a furore in Maharashtra academic circles, the publishers informed IANS that they will delete the offensive sections in their future editions of the same textbook.
The idea of dowry, termed as preposterous by many, figures in Chapter 6, Pg. 122, contending the main cause of accepting dowry by the groom's parents is that they have to, in turn, give dowry to their outgoing daughters and sisters.
"Naturally, they look to the (incoming) dowry of their sons to meet their obligations in finding husbands for their daughters," the book seeks to justify.
Contacted for comments, Samina Khan, a spokesperson for the publication house, said that the textbook author will not be revising the title.
"Whenever we go in for revised editions, this portion will be removed from the text," the company told IANS in an email.
Aghast at the developments, retired Mumbai college Prof. Mangal Gogte said the publishers must forthwith withdraw all the copies of the book from the market, remove the chapter giving offence, and then, only be allowed to be available for use.
"How can such trash be permitted by education bodies or the universities, what impression does it create on the young minds and the future generations...The book must be right away yanked off, make the changes before allowing it in the nursing colleges," Gogte urged.
Retired city junior college lecturer R N Desai wondered "who are the persons who cleared such nonsense for the students and how it was allowed to reach the students".
"Is there any official scrutiny, quality checks or academic committee under the state or central Education Ministry which whets such material before it cleared for academic purposes? Ideally, all the copies of the textbook must be taken out of the market... The poison must be removed as soon as possible," Desai demanded.
The chapter refers to how young boys earning high salaries or promising professional careers become "scarce commodities" and hence, their parents demand huge amounts of money from the girl's parents to accept her as their daughter-in-law.
The author lists several "merits and advantages of the dowry system", that is officially frowned on, while giving/accepting dowry is banned under the Indian laws.
Dowry helps (the young couple) in establishing their new household as the custom of giving things like cots, mattresses, television, fan, refrigerator, utensils, clothes and even vehicles are given by the girl to her husband in many parts of India, it said.
In the form of dowry, the girl automatically receives her share in the parental property at the time of her marriage, is another contention.
The dowry system helps spread education among girls as due to the burden of dowry, many people have started educating their girls, it also said.
"When the girls are educated or even employed, the demand of dowry will be less. Thus, it is an indirect advantage," says the textbook.
Finally, it claims that "ugly-looking girls can be married off with attractive dowry with well or ugly-looking boys".
Incidentally, around 6 years ago, similar claims on the "goodness of dowry", featuring in HSC textbooks of Maharashtra, had created a huge row.
The latest contentions on dowry have been slammed on social media groups with demands to take action against the author/publishers of using textbooks to spread utter misinformation about a 'societal evil'.
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Bibb County Investigators looking for theft suspect
The suspect is accused taking $700 worth of vape products.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a theft suspect.
Investigators say this person forced themself into Vape Circle on Forsyth Road on Saturday, April 2, around 4 a.m.
The suspect is accused taking $700 worth of vape products.
If you can help investigators identify the suspect, call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a theft suspect.
Investigators say this person forced themself into Vape Circle on Forsyth Road on Saturday, April 2, around 4 a.m.
The suspect is accused taking $700 worth of vape products.
If you can help investigators identify the suspect, call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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If you're a fan of EastEnders, then you'll be well aware of soap legend Dot Cotton played by June Brown. Yesterday, the BBC soap revealed the tragic passing of June at the age of 95 on their Twitter page.
An EastEnders spokeswoman said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved June Brown, OBE, MBE, sadly passed away last night. There are not enough words to describe how much June was loved and adored by everyone at EastEnders, her loving warmth, wit and great humour will never be forgotten.
“We send all our love and deepest sympathies to June’s family and friends. A very bright light has gone out at EastEnders today but we shall all be raising a sweet sherry in June’s memory." They added. “Rest in peace, our dearest June. You will never be forgotten.”
Read More:BBC EastEnders: June Brown's 45-year marriage and her quiet life off-screen in Folkestone
Away from her long-life on screen, the iconic star enjoyed a quiet life off-screen in Folkestone. She once told Great British Life: “I lived in Folkestone for years with Robert, my second husband.
"I wasn’t born there – that was in Suffolk – but I have always felt that some of my roots are in Folkestone... have been a fan of Kent for many years, who wouldn’t be? It’s not known for its fruit and hops for nothing, it’s a beautiful, fertile county with nice people, a great heritage, a nice coast and some lovely theatres too.”
Following the sad news of June's passing, celeb co-stars and friends flooded to their social media to pay tribute to the darling actress. Paul O'Grady led the tributes alongside Danny Dyer, Adam Woodyatt, and Stephen Fry, just to name a few.
John Altman, who is best recognised as Nasty Nick Cotton, paid tribute to the beloved star on Good Morning Britain. On the show, he revealed that he had visited June just a month before she died. He said: "She was tired. A bit like my own mother, I think. You could see she had slowed right down."
"She didn’t have to go into a home or anything. She spent her last days in her lovely home in the Surrey hills." John added. "She was a dear friend, someone who I could confide in. She was like my second mother."
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The company with an option to buy the ABC cinema site in Tunbridge Wells has unveiled its proposal for a flats scheme. Retirement Villages Group said it would buy the site if it could secure planning permission from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.
It wants to build "around" 150 flats for retirement living on the 1.5 acre site, which means there is care provision as part of the development for residents for their "changing and varied needs". Other facilities which could be included are a gym, swimming pool and treatment centre.
The busy cinema shut down in 1999 and the site has seen a seemingly never-ending saga of plans, appeals, an inquiry, sales, a fire sale and purchases. Many of the shops on either side of the entrance struggled on while the former multiplex crumbled and filled with pigeons and rats.
Read more: Retirement community planned for old ABC cinema site in Tunbridge Wells town centre
The decaying buildings were finally demolished in 2014 after legal pressure by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and the developer was forced to put up £17,000 hoardings, which still stand today. Despite more than a handful of owners and grand schemes including flats, cinemas, restaurants and even a medical centre and private library, some with planning permission, no company has so much as laid a first brick for construction.
Retirement Villages Group (RVG) was bought in 2017 by AXA IM Alts and the proposal states the latter is providing long-term funding and investment so RVG can grow in the retirement living sector during the next decade. In its first information released to the public, RVG said it proposed developing between 150-180 flats.
In its recent information, which formed the basis of a public exhibition, it said a commercial frontage on Mount Pleasant, would be part of the scheme. It said this could be "anything from a small community shop selling local produce and space for new businesses founded and operating in Royal Tunbridge Wells, to established chains that respond to the needs of the town centre".
However, in the following page under the heading "reactivating Mount Pleasant Road and Church Road, it states: "three commercial units targeting independent, local businesses, rather than larger national chains". It also said it might have a gym, which would be open to public members, and would have basement parking with around 60 spaces.
The flats would be have one or two bedrooms and there would be a central courtyard, open to the public. James Ahearne, Development Director at Retirement Villages Group said: “This site matches our vision for the future of retirement living which is centred on integrated community living close to town and city centres. We will be working closely with the council officers, members and the wider community to secure planning permission and start the work of turning an eyesore into a vibrant community hub.”
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People in east Kent hoping for a weekend of no traffic on the roads may be disappointed to hear of more chaos expected at the Port of Dover. DFDS Seaways has warned its vessels will not be able to take anymore P&O Ferries passengers for two days.
Travellers have been urged not to make their way to the port unless they have a confirmed booking. The company has received increased demand since P&O Ferries' boats were detained - but does not have the space to carry anymore of P&O's passengers this weekend, bosses said.
Their Dover-France-Dover service between April 8 to April 10 is likely to be the busiest of their services. DFDS and Irish Ferries are the remaining brands still operating out of Dover.
READ MORE: Dramatic photos show extent of M20 traffic chaos as Dover brought to a standstill
P&O Ferries has been removed from the running after the firm abruptly sacked 800 workers via video call. They were told their time at the company was "terminated with immediate effect due to redundancy".
This has resulted in several weeks of busy services on the Dover to Calais ferry services as travellers desperate search to find an alternate provider. Just last weekend adverse weather conditions coupled with long queues saw roads in Folkestone and Dover blocked.
The Roundhill Tunnels in Folkestone were closed as lorries queued in the left hand lane on the A20. Approach roads to the motorway were jammed with people seeking alternative routes.
In a recent tweet, DFDS have now said: "P&O FERRIES INFO | DFDS has no availability for P&O customers between 08 April 00:01 and 10 April 23:59. Please do not proceed to port without a confirmed reservation, contact P&O Ferries for alternative travel arrangements."
P&O have still not recommenced their services from Dover to Calais and have so far refused to reinstate the 800 staff members who have lost their jobs. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that any ferry operates that do not pay minimum wage could be blocked from docking in UK ports.
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A child has has died after an incident near the cliffs in Dover. Emergency services were called to the scene in Swingate yesterday evening (April 4).
A child was later taken to hospital but was pronounced dead in circumstances which are not being treated as suspicious. There were a considerable number of emergency services seen responding.
Kent Police, coastguard teams, and paramedics were all in attendance. Pictures from the scene show the huge response, with a coastguard helicopter flying overhead and police operating by torchlight. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear at this time.
READ MORE: Dramatic photos show extent of M20 traffic chaos as Dover brought to a standstill
Police have confirmed a report is now being prepared for the coroner. A statement from Kent Police said: "Kent Police, HM Coastguard and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended an area near Swingate, Dover on the evening of Monday 4 April 2022.
"A child was taken to a local hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner."
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A young seal was rescued on Deal Pier and rushed to the vets. The seal was spotted on Sunday (April 3) after being spotted by the pier guard.
The local Animal Help Protection and Welfare (AHPAW) rescue group responded. They are a small group of experienced vet nurses and animal carers dedicated to helping animals in the southeast coast of England.
Nurse Jade, who is trained in handling seals, arrived to help the three stone seal and transport it to Burnham House Veterinary Surgery for treatment. He was found stranded and injured on the lower deck ot the pier.
READ MORE: Man spots 'big cat' and says it definitely wasn't a dog
Assessing the seal, it was noted it had over 10 puncture wounds as well as multiple scrapes and grazes which were showing signs of infection as well as a bad case of diarrhoea.
Jade said: "Seals are common around these parts and we do get frequent call-outs regarding seals during seal season. This particular seal had probably been fighting with other seals which is also relatively common and it likely ended up on the pier during high tide.
"Obviously the pier was damaged by the storm a few weeks ago and I know there are a few floor panels that have been damaged. So when the tide was high it might have got up there but couldn't get out again.
"But this is lucky because it needed medical attention. We expect it to make a full recovery."
It was treated with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, pain relief, fluids and parasite treatment.
There is a specialist organisation such as the BDM (British Divers Marinelife Rescue) that would normally be called out to help seals. But when they catch a seal they normally bring it back to Burnham House Vet in Dover, which is where Jade works.
Because she was local, she took the seal straight to the vets before contacting the RSPCA. The seal is hopefully going to the RSPCA Mallydams Wood Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre if there is room.
Jade added: "It's definitely not the worst case we've ever seen. We have had cases where some seals have washed up before that have been so poorly they haven't made it.
"This seal was very lucky that he washed up in Deal. Because if he hadn't then within a few days or weeks the infection might have been much worse and he wouldn't have been so lucky."
APHAW is a new organisation that was set up last August. They deal with all wildlife from seals, birds, hedgehogs and anything else that is in need of help.
As well as rescues they try to educate people on what they can do to help care for their local wildlife. You can also make a donation to the AHPAW animal rescue group. Their details are:
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SOFTBALL
GAR-FIELD 13, WT WOODSON 11: The Red Wolves scored eight runs in the bottom of the first and then held off the Cavaliers to win Monday’s non-district game.
Madison George had three RBIs and Katya Figaro, McKenzie Dewhurst and Chaya Tyler each had two RBIs for Gar-Field (4-2). George recorded two doubles and Figaro a home run.
Amaya McPherson was the winning pitcher. She struck out four and allowed nine hits, five earned runs and five walks in five innings.
PATRIOT 3, FOREST PARK 1: Reagan Trottman gave up no walks or earned runs, while allowing eight hits and striking out two for the win.
Ella Roberson had two hits for Patriot (4-2). The Pioneers broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the bottom of the fourth.
For Forest Park (1-4), Madisyn Olsen went 3 for 4. Janel Day went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI and Jenna Langley totaled five strikeouts.
BRENTSVILLE 9, FAUQUIER 0: Tea Cornett threw a three-hit shutout for Brentsville (5-3). She struck out three and allowed one walk in seven innings.
Reagan Cullen and Ellie Post each homered for the Tigers. Post finished going 2 for 3 with two RBIs and one run scored and Natalie Quinlan also had two RBIs.
STONE BRIDGE 1, OSBOURN PARK 0: The Bulldogs scored the game’s lone run in the top of the sixth.
Alena Hillyard took the loss for Osbourn Park (5-2). She struck out seven and gave up three walks, one run and one hit in seven innings.
Osbourn Park totaled three hits for the game.
Kayla Fekel struck out 18 for Stone Bridge over seven innings to earn the win.
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 4, GAINESVILLE 3: Host Rappahannock scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh for the win.
Alyssa Brady went 6.1 innings for Gainesville (4-4). She struck out four and allowed seven hits, two walks and one earned run.
BASEBALL
BRENTSVILLE 6, FAUQUIER 5: The visiting Tigers scored two runs in the top of the seventh in Monday's non-district victory.
JJ Hand recorded the game-winning run after drawing a walk.
Fauquier took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the third before Brentsville (6-2) rallied with one run in the fifth and three in the sixth.
Hand, Donavan Boles and Danny Farrell each had RBIs. Brayden Hutchison was the winning pitcher. He struck out nine and allowed two walks, no earned runs and six hits in six innings. Charlie Monfort pitched the final inning and earned the save. He struck out two.
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Taco Bell is coming to Dover at the St James Retail and Leisure Park. The American-Mexican fast food restaurant has been making strides across the UK in recent years.
The previously little-known franchise has now rapidly expanded across the entire country. It first opened in 2010 in Essex, expanded to Manchester in 2011 but now there is a franchise in every corner of the UK.
Like other fast food places like McDonald's, it sells meal deals, value items and a choice of puddings. But unlike McDonald's, some Taco Bell franchises also serve beers and frozen/slushy cocktails.
READ MORE: Opening date announced for new Taco Bell in Folkestone town centre
You can choose from a range of Mexican classics such as tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, nachos and churros. There are also vegetarian and vegan options.
But some people don't seem too pleased about the decision. The site in Dover will open in the St James shopping outlet. When St James announced it on Facebook, some people were unhappy.
Leah Tutty said: "Cryyyy."
And Leah Tutty replied: "Wow. What's going on? We're meant to have a better town."
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BATTLEFIELD 9, PATRIOT 6: In a battle of unbeatens, the Bobcats came out on top in Monday’s non-district win.
Austin Nevins led Battlefield (6-0) with three goals.
Noah Elazar, Ronan Cleary, Braydon Colliver, Evan Glaze, Owen George and Abraham Al-Khalili all had one goal each for the Bobcats.
John Fisher recorded 11 saves in goal for Battlefield.
OSBOURN PARK 11, OSBOURN 7: Osbourn Park (4-1) was led by four goals and one assist apiece by both Quentin Davis and Costa Kaloudelis, while Will Potts added one goal and one assist.
Carter Lyons and Blake Myers rounded out the scoring while Noah Sutton and Adam Forysiak each tallied an assist. Goalie Alex Azar made 8 saves.
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BRENTSVILLE 9, FAUQUIER 0: Madison Fitzpatrick recorded two goals and two assists as the Tigers improved to 5-0 with the non-district win.
Peyton McGovern added one goal and two assists, Grace Walker, Maddie Howells, Lola Glessner and Riley French one goal apiece and Valentina Nardone one goal and one assist and Taylor McGovern one goal and three assists.
COLGAN 13, POTOMAC 0: This game ended at halftime after the Sharks (3-0 in Cardinal District, 5-1-1 overall) scored all their goals in the first half.
Potomac is 0-5 in the district and 0-6 overall.
BOYS
BRENTSVILLE 1, FAUQUIER 0: With two minutes left in overtime, Emmett Howard found the net for the Tigers. Blake Fletcher got the assist.
Brentsville (1-2-2) saw outstanding play from Jaiden Borba, Kai Markham and Dylan Spencer defensively to keep Fauquier off the scoreboard.
FREEDOM-WOODBRIDGE 3, GAR-FIELD 2: Eric Solorsano scored both Gar-Field goals, one in each half.
Freedom is 3-1 in the Cardinal District and 3-1 overall. Gar-Field falls to 2-2 and 3-2.
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Residents are being asked their views on how to make the best use of Tonbridge Castle and its grounds in Tonbridge. A consultation has been launched today (April 1) about the iconic castle which is more than 900 years old.
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council wants to find out what people think - from residents and business people, to community groups and other organisations - about putting the castle and grounds to better use or different uses in the future. The 13th century castle, which is officially categorised as a 'scheduled monument' is popular with visitors and schools.
The grounds are the beautiful setting for a variety of events, such as an outdoor cinema and a food and drink festival and it is a popular wedding avenue. It was also used for Castlemas at Christmas, a 10-day festive festival which featured an igloo theatre, as Kent Live reported.
However, the council wants to "better understand" the needs of visitors, the community and local businesses so it can involve them in any decisions which affect this "community asset". The council said it wants to "enhance and safeguard" the use of Tonbridge Castle.
Read more: Ofsted warns some children could be 'at risk of harm' at Tonbridge primary school
The consultation will run until July 31. The review of Tonbridge Castle will be run in three stages, from the consultation launched today (April 1) through to the agreement of plans during 2023, followed by implementation from July 2024.
Councillor Des Keers, cabinet member for community services, said: "This consultation is a really important opportunity for us to understand the views of all people who use any part of Tonbridge Castle Estate, the general public, organisations, groups and potential future users of the castle and grounds. We hope that many people will take part in the consultation and help us to agree plans for the future of the castle that will enhance and safeguard its use, as well as being ever mindful of the impact on the local environment."
You can make your views known through the consultation here, which should only take you about 10 minutes, said the council.
Let us know your thoughts on the use of Tonbridge Castle below. Join the conversation with other KentLive readers here.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Director Angela Hollinshead from the Kent County Animal Shelter introduces us to Shelly the beagle for this week’s Pet Adoption Tuesday.
Shelly is a lady who is full of love.
She’s 7-year-old and loves to go for car rides.
This beagle mix is very social and, as Angela describes her, “the sweetest girl in the world.”
She loves to go for long walks followed by even longer naps.
Shelly was brought into the shelter as a stray.
The BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring adult dog adoptions at the Kent County Animal Shelter, reducing adoption fees to $25 through April 16.
The Kent County Animal Shelter says they are caring for about 100 dogs right now.
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« The Loss is Particular to this Economic Modeling that is Part…\nAn Interrail ticket, as it were. All your expenses at… »\nHowever You Would Previous Lay Down the Costs Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors, one day after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it entered into an agreement with Musk on Monday that will give the billionaire a seat on its board, with the term expiring at its 2024 annual shareholders meeting.
Musk, either alone or as a member of a group, won’t be allowed to own more than 14.9% of Twitter’s outstanding stock for as long as he’s a board member and for 90 days after.
After Musk’s move on Monday, he is now the largest shareholder in Twitter.
The billionaire has recently spoken up about Twitter’s moderation efforts, criticizing the platform for “failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy.”
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'Ever the outlet man'. Pp. ii + 32+ pages dated June – December - (5 ¾' x 71' and unprintered) The contents listers nine 'Theological Contribu- :: 'T.G.' · ESSAE IN EARTH WE THREE, by Rutten, 'An Expo·; 'Stirps Cre-•a MILWAUKEE — A high school junior just earned a perfect score on her ACT.
In 2021, only 0.31% of test-takers earned a perfect 36, according to PrepScholar.
Eleanor Hannan at Wauwatosa West High School in Milwaukee has taken the test three times.
She said last time was different.
“I actually didn’t do a ton of prep for this last time, because I thought it would be nice to sort of gauge where I was after almost two years of not taking the test,” Hannan said.
There’s more good news.
Eleanor doesn’t have to take the test again since she can’t score anything higher.
The junior plans to go to school for musical theater.
She has not decided yet where she wants to attend.
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A 60-year-old man was bludgeoned with a brick in broad daylight on a Harlem street last week, new video shows.
The victim – who lives in a building on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard near West 132nd Street – confronted a woman who he believed was stealing packages in the lobby around 3 p.m. Thursday, police said.
The woman then left and returned with two other people – one of whom beat the victim with a brick and repeatedly pummeled him in the middle of the street until he fell to the ground, video released late Monday shows.
The victim was taken to Harlem Hospital in stable condition, with severe lacerations, and the attacker took off.
No arrests had been made by Tuesday morning.
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A South Carolina mom who had both her arms amputated after being savagely mauled by three pit bulls was so upset by her condition when she awoke from a coma that doctors decided to put her under sedation again, according to her sister.
Kyleen Waltman, 38, was critically injured when she was attacked by the dogs on a sidewalk in Honea Path northwest of Columbia on March 21.
A man who saw Waltman being mauled was eventually able to scare the animals off by firing his gun into the air.
Her sister Amy Wynne has said Waltman also lost part of her colon and may have to have a section of her esophagus removed.
In an update on GoFundMe, Wynne described the harrowing moment when her sister woke up from a coma.
“Kyleen has been fully woken up and the doctors told her about her arms but, it caused her a great deal of anxiety, so they sedated her,” she wrote.
“Her blood pressure is still very (SIC) and she is running a fever of 102+ her oxygen levels keep falling so she’s back on the ventilator. Mama says it’s like she’s giving up. Before ya’ll go assuming we as her family are not giving up,” Wynne wrote.
“The lord has brought her this far for a reason. Her story is not done. Now they have took off everything on the arms that now she can not have regular prosthetics. So here we are trying to figure out how to keep her from thinking negative thoughts about her life,” the sibling continued.
“I understand that for 38 years she’s had arms and now she doesn’t, how she’s thinking. She’s still fighting. Prayers are working and slowly she healing. We just have to wait and allow God and time to do their there,” she added.
The fundraiser raised over $170,000 as of Tuesday morning.
The dogs’ owner, Justin Minor, has been charged with three misdemeanor counts of owning a dangerous animal that attacked and injured a human, rabies control violation and dangerous animal not permitted beyond premises unless restrained, The State reported.
He has been released on a $15,000 surety bond.
The owning of a dangerous animal charge carries a penalty of $5,000 or a sentence of three years behind bars.
“It could’ve been prevented,” Wynne said. “If the dogs were locked up or if the dogs were chained up, or if they were never there to begin with, this would’ve never happened.”
The dogs were seized by Abbeville County Animal Control in the wake of the attack.
It was unclear how the dogs ended up on the street. Signs that read “Beware of dog” can be seen on Minor’s property, according to local media.
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Newly released satellite images show that bodies have been strewn in the streets of Ukraine’s Bucha for weeks, undermining Russian denials of a massacre — as President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to address his claims of “genocide” to the UN Security Council on Tuesday.
The images taken by Maxar Technologies on March, 18, 19 and 31 appear to show bodies on one of the town’s roads, Yablonska Street, as invading forces unleashed terror there.
Other images also directly matched the locations where bodies were photographed still lying on the streets where Ukraine says hundreds of civilians were killed in a “massacre.”
Maxar Technologies said the imagery “verifies and corroborates recent social media videos and photos that reveal bodies lying in the streets and left out in the open for weeks.”
Satellite imagery expert Jeffrey Lewis said it was “very straightforward” to deduce what the new images showed.
“You see pictures on the ground that show bodies relative to cars and buildings, and in satellite images, you can see the lumps on the ground in the same position next to the same cars and buildings, said Lewis, director of the East Asia Nonproliferation Program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
“What the satellite images show is that the bodies were present while the Russians controlled the area.”
Russia has repeatedly insisted the horrific scenes in the suburb of Ukraine capital Kyiv were staged, largely relying on the fact that its troops had moved out at the end of March, days before the images emerged.
“These are fakes that matured in the cynical imagination of Ukrainian propaganda,” Dmitry Medvedev, who served as president from 2008 to 2012 and is now deputy secretary of Russia’s Security Council, said on Telegram on Tuesday.
Russia’s defense ministry accused the 72nd Ukrainian Main Center for Psychological Operations of having “staged filming of civilians allegedly killed by the violent actions of the Russian armed forces” as propaganda, without any attempt of proof.
President Zelensky had fought back tears Monday as he toured the town where local authorities say at least 300 residents were killed during a month-long “massacre.”
“These are war crimes, and this will be recognized by the world as genocide,” Zelensky said, adding Russian troops “treated people worse than animals.”
Zelensky is expected to make similar claims and call for even tougher sanctions on Russia as he addresses UN Security Council for the first time since his nation was invaded late February.
In his nightly address late Monday, he said “the sanctions response to Russia’s massacre of civilians must finally be powerful.”
“But… did hundreds of our people have to die in agony for some European leaders to finally understand that the Russian state deserves the most severe pressure?” he asked in the video, also calling on additional weapons from Western allies.
Russia’s envoy to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, has claimed Moscow will present “empirical evidence” to the Security Council that its forces have not been killing civilians in Ukraine and were not involved in Bucha.
However, the scenes have already sparked some of the strongest condemnation from Western leaders, including many also calling it “genocide.”
President Biden on Monday also said that it proves that Russian President Vladimir Putin “is a war criminal.”
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“Wheel of Fortune” fans are supporting letter-turner Vanna White following the news of her stepfather’s death.
The 65-year-old’s stepdad, Herbert White Jr., died on April 1 at the age of 96.
Following the heartbreaking news, fans tweeted out their love and condolences for the long-running game show icon’s loss.
Cohost Pat Sajak’s daughter, Maggie Sajak, commented on Instagram, “I am so very sorry for your loss. My whole family is thinking of you.”
“Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family. May your memories keep him close in your hearts,” one person said on Twitter.
“What a beautiful photo! The love between you radiates, and I know your dad will be a part of you forever. Sending prayers to you and your family for your loss,” another penned.
One added, “So incredibly sorry. And what a great life he lived including a wonderful woman who has become our family via TV. May all those who surround you, your family and his friends comfort each other with their love.”
“Deepest condolences on your loss. There’s nothing quite like the loss of a father, no matter what age you are. Prayers of peace and comfort for all who knew and loved him. May his memory be a blessing.” wrote one user.
White announced the news of her stepfather’s passing on both Twitter and Instagram last week. She shared a heartwarming photo of the two hugging with a beautiful tribute.
“It is with great sadness that I tell you my 96 year old dad passed away peacefully this morning,” she wrote on Friday.
She continued, “He lived a full and happy life and will be remembered as one of the kindest and most wonderful human beings of North Myrtle Beach. I love you so much dad. RIP #love #family #greatestdad.”
The official “Wheel of Fortune” Twitter account reposted her photo and said, “@TheVannaWhite, we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We love you. – Your Wheel of Fortune family.”
The TV personality was raised by Herbert after her mother, Joan, and her biological father, Miguel Angel Rosich, separated when she was just a few months old.
White took her stepdad’s surname when she started her TV career and began appearing on “Wheel” in 1982.
The warm-hearted fan support moment comes after a recent string of backlash incidents against the trivia series.
The show received hate when three players couldn’t figure out the seemingly simple phrase “renting a pedal boat” during a March episode.
In a separate show, Sajak, 75 got burned by viewers after he publicly humiliated contestant Scott Ingwersen over a personal story he told on the show.
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Louisiana State Police, along with law enforcement in the Troop I region, are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the national U Drive. U Text. U Pay. enforcement effort. April 4th through the 11th, law enforcement officers from across the country will work together to enforce texting and distracted driving laws.
According to NHTSA, between 2012 and 2019, 26,004 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver. While fatalities from motor vehicle crashes decreased slightly from 2018, distraction-related fatalities increased by 10%. NHTSA also reported that the number of deaths linked to driver distraction was 3,142 nationwide, or almost 9% of all fatalities, in 2019. This represents a 10% increase over the year 2018, or 284 more fatalities. The distraction figure was the largest increase in causes of traffic deaths reported for 2019.
According to NHTSA research from 2017, young drivers 16 to 24 years old have been observed using handheld electronic devices while driving at higher rates than older drivers since 2007. In 2019, 9% of people killed in teen (15-19) driving crashes died when the teen drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.
“Distracted driving has become a leading cause of vehicle crashes on our nation’s roads, and much of this distraction is attributed to texting while driving,” said Ron Czajkowski, Safety Coordinator for ARTSC (Acadiana Regional Transportation Safety Coalition). “People know texting and driving is dangerous and often illegal, but they selfishly give themselves a personal exemption to do it anyway, and this behavior unfairly puts others at risk. Beginning April 4, if you text and drive, you will pay,” he said.
ARTSC and NHTSA urge drivers to put their phones away when behind the wheel. If you need to text, pull over and do not drive while doing so. If you are the driver, follow these steps for a safe driving experience:
· If you are expecting a text message or need to send one, pull over and park your car in a safe location. Once you are safely off the road and parked, it is safe to text.
· Ask your passenger to be your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.
· Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while driving.
· Cell phone use is habit-forming. Struggling to not text and drive? Activate your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature, o put your phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of your vehicle until you arrive at your destination.
Texting while driving is dangerous and illegal. Break the cycle. Remember: U Drive. U Text. U Pay. For more information, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-driving.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The last time President Barack Obama was in the White House was on Jan. 20, 2017, when he left to escort Donald Trump, who was bent on overturning “Obamacare,” to the Capitol to be inaugurated.
Obama is returning to the White House on Tuesday to savor his signature Affordable Care Act.
That law is now part of the fabric of the American health care system and President Joe Biden is looking to extend its reach.
Sign-ups have increased under Biden’s stewardship, and more generous taxpayer subsidies have cut costs for enrollees.
Biden and Obama are marking the 12th anniversary of the law's enactment, and they're out to expand its footprint.
The meeting between the two comes as the Biden administration announces a new rule that will give more families access to ACA subsidies.
Currently, workers who do not have affordable health insurance options through their employer or job can qualify for subsidized coverage on the ACA exchange.
The new rule will allow family members of workers with affordable single coverage to qualify for subsidies on the exchange.
If approved, the rule will go into effect in 2023.
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Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors, one day after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it entered into an agreement with Musk on Monday that will give the billionaire a seat on its board, with the term expiring at its 2024 annual shareholders meeting.
Musk, either alone or as a member of a group, won’t be allowed to own more than 14.9% of Twitter’s outstanding stock for as long as he’s a board member and for 90 days after.
After Musk’s move on Monday, he is now the largest shareholder in Twitter.
The billionaire has recently spoken up about Twitter’s moderation efforts, criticizing the platform for “failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy.”
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Ukraine’s president planned to address the U.N.’s most powerful body after even more grisly evidence emerged of civilian massacres in areas that Russian forces recently left.
Western nations expelled dozens more of Moscow’s diplomats Tuesday and weighed further sanctions as they expressed their revulsion at what they say are war crimes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech to the Security Council will be rich with symbolism, but the invite and other displays of Western support are unlikely to alter the situation on the ground.
Ukrainian officials said the bodies of at least 410 civilians have been found in towns around Kyiv that were recaptured from Russian forces and that a “torture chamber” was discovered in the town called Bucha.
Zelenskyy said the civilian death toll may actually be much higher in cities that have been liberated from Russian control.
He has expressed doubt on the possibility of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy said a meeting could happen if Russia were to “bear all the punishments” of committing genocide.
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Inter-American Defense College Leadership honors Dr. Roberto Pereyra Bordon, Professor as first Distinguished Professor at the Inter-American Defense College at the IADC campus on Ft. Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., March 29, 2022. During the visit General Novaes spoke to students and was inducted in to the IADC Hall of Honor. Additionally, he participated in an office call with leadership, received a college briefing and took a tour of the campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Whilst co-hosting BBC's 1Xtra Show on Saturday, actor Idris Elba - who had the highly important job of DJing for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s nuptials in 2018 - revealed the songs Meghan requested for the couple’s post-wedding party.
Actor and DJ Idris Elba reveals which songs the Duke and Duchess of Sussex requested for their wedding
Although he was keen to divulge some of the fun details from the occasion, Elba was also reserved with how much he felt appropriate to share. ‘I try not to talk too much about it, because it was a private day, but it remains one of the highlights of my life, for sure’, he explained, adding that if people were desperate to find any real gossip, they’d have to ‘ask Meghan and Harry’.
Despite this, the Luther star revealed that the evening was, ‘a huge dance party’ where A-listers, including Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams, and the livelier members of the royal cohort were all ‘letting loose and having a blast’.
During his weekend set, Elba was asked by presenter Tiffany Calver, ‘what is the vibe of a Harry and Meghan wedding? What tune was the one that got everyone going crazy?’ To which he replied that guests ‘went off’ when Whitney Houston's mega-hit, ‘I Want to Dance with Somebody’ was played. He then added that ‘Still D.R.E.’, by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, was another huge ‘tune’ of the evening - a song which had apparently been requested by the duchess. ‘Meghan sent me a playlist with some bare tunes on it’, the actor shared, ‘there was some West Coast’; by ‘West Coast’ he refers to tracks produced by Californian-rappers Tupac and Dr. Dre.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex married on 19 May 2018 at Windsor Castle and held their reception at Frogmore House.
The house was used for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding reception in 2018
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Calling at numismatists! Mayfair-based Auctioneers Dix Noonan Webb, who specialise in coins, medals, banknotes and jewellery, will be holding a 500-lot auction of banknotes this May — all featuring portraits of H.M. The Queen - and titled The Platinum Jubilee Collection.
Dix Noonan Webb to hold a special banknote auction featuring 500 portraits of The Queen to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
Dix Noonan Webb's banknote department brings a collective wealth of over 55 years experience, and the auction house was recently behind the sale of an extremely rare 700-year-old gold coin unearthed in Norfolk and sold for £173,000. The Edward III 'leopard' coin, which was minted in 23-carat gold at the Tower of London, is one of five known surviving examples.
For this latest auction though, expected to garner considerable interest as Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee approaches, highlights include a presentation £5 note, numbered no. A01 000013, dating from 1971 in a leather wallet. This was presented to Sir Jasper Quintus Hollom KBE (16 December 1917 – 29 August 2014) who was Chief Cashier of the Bank of England 1962-66 and subsequently the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England 1970-80, and is expected to fetch in the region of £5,000.
The first note with a portrait of the Queen was a five shilling issued in Bermuda, and is dated 20 October 1952, the year of her accession. The note has an estimated value of £500, while a 10 shilling note from the Bank of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, now Zimbabwe and Botswana, dating from 27 May 1957 carries an estimate of £700.
The slide will lead down to a wild flower filled moat that wraps around the castle's edge
Among the other lots, an important $100 note from Belize and dating from the 1980s is estimated at £1,800, and a specimen $5 note from Australia in the 1990s is expected to fetch at least £1,000, while a $5 note from the British Caribbean Territories, dated 1959, should easily exceed its £1,000 estimate.
Thomasina Smith, who is in charge of the auction, says: ‘We are delighted to be holding this sale to coincide with the celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. No other monarch has featured on such a wide range of notes from such a huge range of countries. Not only do they depict her through all 70 years of her reign, but stylistically they are a wonderful works of art showing the progression and history of the banknote.’
‘The sale will feature banknotes from all corners of the Commonwealth and there will be examples from every country on which the portrait of The Queen has appeared. This includes New Zealand, Cyprus, Fiji, and the Falklands to name but a few, and to commemorate this historic sale, each banknote will be issued with a bespoke commemorative sale label,' she adds.
The auction catalogue will be a collectors piece in its own right, with full listings for each and every note, alongside complete discussions of every engraved portrait of The Queen that has ever appeared on a banknote. This includes details of the jewellery worn and the original photographs that inspired the engravers. Many of the portraits are very famous, and include the Annigoni portrait of 1972 and the Dorothy Wilding photographs of 1952.
The auction will take place on 31 May 2022, with free online bidding is available at www.dnw.co.uk.
The new ship is intended to ‘represent and promote the best of British’
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The forthcoming collaboration between Art On A Postcard and Soho heiress and gallery owner India Rose James is a marriage made in creative heaven.
As an avid supporter of emerging artists India Rose was delighted to be invited as chief curator on the project and took the alternative approach of ‘slipping into DMs’ to invite artists to contribute. ‘Most of the artists I hadn’t worked with before but I had become obsessed with their work after going down an “Art-hole” on Instagram in lockdown. Luckily they all said yes,’ the 30-year-old says excitedly.
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One of the undeniable perks of having a grandfather who is also the US President has to be the opportunity to get married at the White House. Such is the case for Naomi Biden, President Joe Biden's oldest granddaughter, who will be celebrating her nuptials to fiancé Peter Neal at the famed presidential residence in November.
Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi will have a White House wedding reception
Writing on Instagram, the 28-year-old said: ‘Peter and I are endlessly grateful to my Nana and Pop for the opportunity to celebrate our wedding at the White House. We can’t wait to make our commitment to one another official and for what lies ahead.’
'The First Family, the couple, and their parents are still in the planning stages of all of the wedding festivities and look forward to announcing further details in the coming months,' Jill Biden spokesman Michael LaRosa told DailyMail.com.
'Consistent with other private events hosted by the First Family and following the traditions of previous White House wedding festivities in prior Administrations, the Biden family will be paying for the wedding activities that occur at the White House,' he noted.
28-year-old Naomi is the eldest daughter of Hunter Biden, who is the President's only surviving child with his late first wife, Neilia (Hunter's younger sister and his daughter's namesake, Naomi, died in the same car crash that killed Neilia in 1972; while his elder brother, Beau, died from a brain tumour in 2015). She has two younger sisters, Finnegan and Maisy.
Naomi and her grandfather are known to be close; she even accompanied him on several trips when he was serving as Barack Obama's Vice President. She graduated from Columbia Law School in 2020 and has an undergraduate degree in international relations from the University of Pennsylvania. While she currently works as an associate at law firm Arnold & Porter in Washington, she also set up, MyCaresActBenefits.com, with her fiancé. According to the website, its aim is to, ‘aid users in navigating the CARES Act and provide clarity to Americans who are wondering whether they qualify for government aid and, if so, how much.’
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The couple announced their engagement during Labour Day weekend last year, while staying in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The famous building on Pennsylvania Avenue has played host to a long list of wedding parties. The latest was Jenna Bush, the daughter of former president George W. Bush, in 2008. In 1966, Luci Baines Johnson, the daughter of former president Lyndon B. Johnson, held a reception for 700 people, while a year later her older sister Lynda Bird Johnson had her actual wedding there.But it was Woodrow Wilson who made the most use out of the White House as a wedding venue, with two of his daughters and one of his nieces tying the knot there in the 1910s.
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Spain's ‘most anticipated wedding of the year’ took place this weekend, according to Hola! magazine. The great and the good of Spanish high society gathered at Palacio del Marqués de Mirabel in Plasencia for the nuptials of Álvaro Falcó, 4th Marquess of Cubas and Isabelle Junot, whose father Philippe was once married to Princess Caroline of Monaco.
Spanish high society gathered this weekend for wedding of 4th Marquess of Cubas to Isabelle Junot
Guests in attendance included Marta Ortega, the head of Zara, as well as Dolce & Gabbana model Eugenia Silva, Prince Hubertus of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and the Marchioness of Mirabel. Prince Hubertus of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, a Mexican-born Alpine skier who is descended from the Hohenlohe-Langenburg dynasty of Germany attended with his wife Simona Gandolfi von Hohenloh.
Though A-list names were eclipsed by the new Marchioness of Cubas who wore the tiara of the Duchess of Montellano and a custom-made dress by Pronovias.
Together with their loved ones, the happy couple dined out on a 20-course meal with 'flavours to reflect the bride and groom' including a fish course of wild Mediterranean sea bass, meat including lacquered suckling pig and dessert of lemon pie, chocolate and hazelnut.
The pair, who have been together for four years, enjoyed a cocktail party after a traditional ceremony at the 15th century palace in western Spain, which includes a neoclassical-style patio with semicircular arches where guests are thought to have danced into the early hours.
According to HOLA!, who were at the wedding, the ceremony was 'very emotional' with the father of the bride 'unable to contain his emotion'.
Falcó first inherited the title of the Marquess of Cubas after his father passed away from coronavirus in October 2020, though he still retains his role as a sales director for a digital marketing company. Junot meanwhile, who was born in New York, works as a nutrition coach after completing her studies at the Swiss boarding school of Le Rosey - where many royals have been educated before moving to the in the French Lyceum in Madrid and the University of Virginia.
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The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department has reported a multi-vehicle crash on I-75.
DEVELOPING: The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department says the crash with entrapment is blocking I-75 SB near Ooltewah https://t.co/O6k8g4c9ce
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It happened at Mile marker 13. Local 3 News can confirm that there is one fatality.
We know that this crash involved 2 semis, a dump track, a van and 2 passenger vehicles.
A school bus was on the scene, but not involved in the crash.
The roadway is shutdown, no word when the highway is set to re-open.
Traffic is being redirected to the Hwy 64 Bypass in Bradley County.
Stay with Local 3 News on-air and online as this story is developing.
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When former President Barack Obama walks into the White House on Tuesday, it will be his first time in the building since he welcomed then-President-elect Donald Trump for coffee on the morning of Trump's inauguration.
That friendly greeting at the North Portico -- including the awkward handoff of a blue Tiffany's box the Trumps had brought as a gift -- couldn't foretell the acrimony that would lie ahead, as Trump shattered the relative amity that had once existed between former and current presidents.
Obama's return to the White House won't include any of that ugliness. Instead, he'll be celebrating one of his signature achievements, the Affordable Care Act, alongside the man who served with him in the building for eight years. President Joe Biden and Obama will announce steps the White House says will make health care more affordable, including closing a loophole that prevents millions of Americans from qualifying for subsidies.
Still, that it took more than a year for Biden to welcome his former boss to the White House reflects his desire to stake out a presidency of his own, even as the timing of the visit makes clear he is not opposed to seeking help as Democrats brace for a bruising midterm election season.
After two terms working in Obama's shadow, Biden has strived at moments to differentiate himself from his predecessor, most noticeably on foreign policy. And Obama has been cognizant of allowing Biden room to govern as his own man.
While Obama has occasionally spoken to Biden over the last year, their telephone conversations have been infrequent, according to people close to both men, and they have seen each other only a few times over the last 15 months -- despite Obama residing only 10 minutes away from the White House in Washington.
In public, each likes to play up a warm friendship that developed over Obama's presidency. Biden often slips a reference to "Barack" in his remarks, harkening back to a piece of advice or an inside joke they shared. Sometimes the results are somewhat pained: On "Best Friends Day" in 2019, Biden shared an image of friendship bracelets with "Joe" and "Barack" written in beads.
When Obama visits the White House on Tuesday, he'll join Biden for lunch in addition to attending the health care event in the Rose Garden. Obama and Biden had lunch together every week when they served in the White House.
"They are real friends, not just Washington friends," press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday. "I'm sure they will talk about events in the world as well as their families and personal lives."
She said it was "exactly the right time" for Obama to return to the White House after more than five years away.
Still, there have been limits to their friendship. Biden revealed last year that he had been invited into Obama's private residence only once over their eight years together in the White House. They have vastly different personalities and working styles. And their relationship has been colored by various slights, real or perceived, that still linger.
Obama declined to endorse Biden over other Democrats in the 2020 primary, a step both men insisted was necessary to allow a true contest within the party. Four years earlier, Obama had viewed Hillary Clinton as his Democratic successor instead of Biden, who decided not to run as he grappled with his son's death.
All that makes Tuesday's event a significant moment for each man. For Obama, it also marks the beginning of a string of public events, including a keynote speech on disinformation that he'll deliver at Stanford later this month.
A popular surrogate emerges
His return to the White House is the first sign of what many Democrats hope will be his increased involvement in the 2022 midterm elections. The former President and former first lady Michelle Obama are two of the most sought-after party leaders -- expected to be in high demand by Senate and House candidates this year.
That could potentially stand in contrast to Biden, whose approval ratings remain near historic lows heading into campaign season. Biden is eager to campaign for Democrats in the coming year, but has also made known he is open to any role his party sees as helpful.
Obama is no stranger to uphill midterm battles; he endured losses in both 2010 and 2014. Yet he left office with an approval rating among the highest for any departing president, and remains popular among Democrats.
The Obamas have not yet determined how visible they intend to be in the fall campaign, but aides say they will both devote time to Democratic efforts to maintain control of the House and Senate.
The decision to have Obama appear alongside Biden at the White House this week was designed to shine a brighter light on one of the often-overlooked achievements of the Biden administration: strengthening the Affordable Care Act.
It's reminiscent of former President Bill Clinton coming to the White House to help explain the economic efforts employed by Obama during the fiscal crisis in the early years of his tenure. That appearance, in 2010, was remembered principally for Clinton holding court from the briefing room podium for half an hour -- long after Obama had exited the room.
The health care law remains one of the lasting legacies of the Obama administration. When it passed, Biden made one of his most infamous asides when he whispered to Obama that it was a "big f**king deal."
It's no small irony that the messy health care fight -- one of the central reasons Democrats lost control of Congress on Obama's watch more than a decade ago -- ended in a law now seen as broadly popular with Americans. Republicans have all but dropped their efforts to repeal and replace it after failing to do so for years.
Obama has remained engaged on the law since leaving office, taping videos encouraging Americans to enroll and breaking a near-silence on political issues to criticize Republicans for attempting to undermine it. He and Biden appeared in a video together last August encouraging Americans to sign up, one of their only joint appearances since Biden took office.
"We're going to get even more people covered in the years to come under your guidance," Obama told Biden in the video. "Love you, man."
Signing off, as Obama told Biden he was proud of him, the sitting President said to expect him to stay in touch.
"I'm still going to call you for advice," Biden said.
Obama's visit to the White House on Tuesday will not be his last.
Plans have been underway for months for the formal unveiling of his portrait -- a presidential rite of passage that was disrupted during the Trump administration and delayed during the first year of the Biden administration, when the Covid-19 pandemic limited such events at the White House.
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Scoop: BuzzFeed wants ex-employees to pay for arbitration
BuzzFeed and some former employees are fighting over who should pay for arbitration on claims over its IPO, according to letters obtained by Axios.
Why it matters: The cost of the arbitration fees would be more for some former employees than what they stand to win in the complaint, their lawyers argue.
- If the arbitrators side with BuzzFeed, claimants could ask their lawyers to cover some costs, or the cases could get dismissed if they can't come up with the cash.
State of play: BuzzFeed wants claimants to pay 50% of the fees associated with the arbitration process, according to a letter, obtained by Axios, from BuzzFeed's lawyers to the third-party arbitration group.
- Lawyers representing dozens of former employees argue BuzzFeed is required to pay in full under its own rules that are stated in employment contracts, per a separate letter filed to the same group on Monday.
Catch up quick: Last month, roughly 80 current and former BuzzFeed employees sued the media company via two different complaints, alleging its public listing process cost them millions, according to copies of the complaints obtained by Axios.
- Employees were unable to sell their shares when BuzzFeed first went public last year, due to an administrative error.
Details: Shortly after the claimants filed their initial suit with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) last March, the AAA sent BuzzFeed a letter asking the media giant to submit payment for a portion of the initial filing fees.
- In response, a lawyer on behalf of BuzzFeed argued AAA "incorrectly calculated the fees owed by BuzzFeed" and that different rules listed in its employment contracts should be used to evaluate who should pay for the arbitration.
- BuzzFeed declined a request for comment.
The big picture: BuzzFeed's stock has fallen more than 40% to less than $5 since its public debut, leaving the employees who bought their shares underwater.
- The fees, which total $100,000–$200,000, would impose a significant burden for the claimants, the former employees' lawyers argue.
- In addition to the botched IPO, the company is also experiencing tensions with some current employees of BuzzFeed News over recently announced buyouts.
What's next: The AAA should make a decision on the matter in the next few weeks.
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Exclusive: iHeartMedia building new NFT network for podcasts
iHeartMedia, the holding company of iHeartRadio, is pouring several hundred thousand dollars into purchasing the rights to roughly a dozen NFTs to create a new NFT-based podcast network, executives tell Axios.
Why it matters: It marks one of the first major media franchises to introduce a podcast slate of characters and voices united across prominent NFT collections.
Details: iHeartMedia is currently in talks to make 10–15 investments in prominent NFT collections over the next few days — including CryptoPunks, Mutant Ape Yacht Club, and World of Women — per Khalil Tawil, EVP of strategy at iHeartMedia.
- It's also eyeing work from emerging NFT creators such as Qurkies, CrypToadz, and Loot for Adventurers.
- The idea is to combine the IP from the various NFTs it acquires into a content collection that it will call the "Non-Fun Squad" universe, said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia's Digital Audio Group. "We can world-build for them, creating narratives around them, and bring those stories to life via podcasts."
- The first commercial manifestation of that universe will be a podcast network called "the Non-Fun Podcast Network," which will feature a podcast slate centered around the content, characters and worlds from the Non-Fun Squad.
- The podcasts will be hosted by voices that portray the various NFT characters. Tawil said the company is only eyeing NFT rights that allow it to "commercialize and bring to life" the actual NFTs it will buy in ways that work for podcasts.
The big picture: iHeartMedia has invested aggressively in building out its podcast business as terrestrial radio listeners move to streaming. It's spent hundreds of millions of dollars acquiring the rights to various podcasts and audio ad tech companies. NFTs are its next phase of podcast development.
- "This is really pushing the envelope to pressure test the assumptions we have around what is IP, what is a host, and what is talent," Byrne said.
Be smart: The goal for iHeartMedia is to create a new layer of content leveraging the IP across several different NFTs under one umbrella.
- "There's no real precedent for this," said Tawil. In the analog world, he notes, it's hard to combine the characters from different universes, like Marvel, DC Comics and Warner Bros., without running into IP rights issues.
What's next: In addition to giving iHeartMedia access to NFT characters that it can build stories around, Byrne says iHeartMedia plans to test five to 10 of its existing podcast shows as IP for DAOs, a kind of crypto-driven community.
What to watch: It's another example of ways media companies are looking to bring NFTs to the mass market.
- Time Inc. last month released its first-ever full magazine issue that will be available as an NFT.
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Sequoia Capital has a new leader
A member of the PayPal Mafia will soon lead venture capital's most successful firm.
Driving the news: Sequoia Capital on Monday announced that Roelof Botha will take the reins as "senior steward" on July 5, one day after the 65th birthday of current firm chief Doug Leone.
- Botha came to Sequoia straight from PayPal in 2003, and led the firm's investments in such companies as Bird, Instagram, Square and YouTube.
Backstory: When Sequoia founder Don Valentine retired in 1996, he asked Leone and fellow Sequoia partner Mike Moritz to assume firm leadership. He'd seen many of his peers stay around too long and retain too much fund economics in exchange for too little contribution. The reason the firm was named Sequoia, rather than Valentine Ventures, was because it was supposed to outlast him and his influence.
- Leone and Moritz served as senior stewards until 2012, when Moritz stepped back for health reasons. Leone then served in the role alone, with Jim Goetz and Neil Shen as stewards (kind of seconds in command). Goetz was succeeded in 2017 by Botha, who now will take Leone's role. Shen will continue to lead China operations.
- Sequoia began planning for this transition a few years back, including the hiring of several new roles (global CFO, global COO, etc.) so that Botha would have a limited number of direct reports.
- Leone will remain on funds where he's a general partner, and retain his current portfolio company board seats. He tells me he then wants "to be a model retired partner, which means I'm there when asked to be there but not someone who volunteers opinions."
Speaking of retirement: Leone insists that he won't be Tom Brady. "I have four kids and seven grandchildren in the Bay Area, picked up golf during COVID and want to spend time doing, as I promised my wife, the little things that sometimes you don't do when you're busy fighting fires at work... those little things can be very important things."
- He adds that he "finds the word legacy to be dangerous." Instead, Leone says: "I hope my epitaph is that I brought it every day and died a young man, in the sense that I was always open-minded to the next idea."
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Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors, one day after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
Twitter Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it entered into an agreement with Musk on Monday that will give the billionaire a seat on its board, with the term expiring at its 2024 annual shareholders meeting.
Musk, either alone or as a member of a group, won’t be allowed to own more than 14.9% of Twitter’s outstanding stock for as long as he’s a board member and for 90 days after.
After Musk’s move on Monday, he is now the largest shareholder in Twitter.
The billionaire has recently spoken up about Twitter’s moderation efforts, criticizing the platform for “failing to adhere to free speech principles fundamentally undermines democracy.”
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MILWAUKEE — A high school junior just earned a perfect score on her ACT.
In 2021, only 0.31% of test-takers earned a perfect 36, according to PrepScholar.
Eleanor Hannan at Wauwatosa West High School in Milwaukee has taken the test three times.
She said last time was different.
“I actually didn’t do a ton of prep for this last time, because I thought it would be nice to sort of gauge where I was after almost two years of not taking the test,” Hannan said.
There’s more good news.
Eleanor doesn’t have to take the test again since she can’t score anything higher.
The junior plans to go to school for musical theater.
She has not decided yet where she wants to attend.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Police in Sacramento have made a second arrest in connection to the mass shooting that left six people dead.
Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Smiley Martin.
He was found at the scene early Sunday morning with serious injuries, then taken to a hospital where he was identified as a person of interest.
Sacramento police said Martin is the brother of the first suspect taken into custody.
Martin is still in the hospital.
His brother, Dandrae Martin, was arrested Sunday and charged with assault and illegal firearm possession.
He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
Sacramento County District attorney Anne Marie Schubert believes more people will be taken into custody.
Police are still investigating the shooting that also left 12 people injured after several people opened fire in Sacramento’s downtown area.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After being suspended for more than two years, the pause on student loan payments will be ending soon. Borrowers have less than a month to prepare as May 1 is just around the corner.
The payments were supposed to start in February, but got pushed back several months. The pause was put in place because of the Care Act in 2020.
A survey found that 89% of borrowers are not prepared to begin making payments again.
To find out what you owe, visit this website from the U.S. Department of Education. There you’ll see all the details about how much you owe and will be able to change monthly payments.
If you can’t afford what you had previously set, there are free programs to help you modify it. Experts are there to help and understand the difficulties.
"There are going to be those of us that stumble. But the intention of the care act was for the positive," said Managing Partner at Yrefy Mary Jo Lambert-Terry. "Trying to take people into the right direction and help them during serious times when retail and restaurants were closed and people that had thriving jobs no longer had them. Hopefully, they’ve come back."
Experts said there’s always the possibility the suspension could be extended, but it’s always best to get a head start preparing if you can.
This story was first reported by Amelia Young at WTVF in Nashville, Tenn.
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London: Wimbledon could ban Russian tennis player and current world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev from competing in the tournament this year over fears that a win could "boost (President) Vladimir Putin's regime amid the invasion of Ukraine," according to a report in mirror.co.uk.
While the Russian players are allowed to compete without flags or anthems in the wake of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, the report said that the All England Club could likely impose stricter measures on the country's tennis players, including Medvedev.
The report added that the All England Club had been advised that its independent tournament status means it "could implement a ban on Russian players that fail to condemn the actions of Putin -- and not face legal repercussions".
As with other tournaments on the tour, including the three other majors, which have remained neutral "due to fears they could be taken to court", Wimbledon can take stricter measures as the tournament "possesses a different status", the report added.
A spokesperson for the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) appears to have confirmed the Championships may ask Russian athletes to go a step further and maybe sign a form condemning Putin's action in order to compete at Wimbledon, according to the report.
"Private member clubs have more freedom as to who to allow in or not, so they wouldn't be subject to the same discrimination laws as the tours," the spokesman was quoted as saying in the report on Monday.
"If you are running the main tennis tour, you have the freedom to ban players -- if they have been found guilty of match-fixing or doping, for instance -- but you have to be able to show that this course of action is reasonable.
"In this instance, if the tours took strong action, Russians players could argue that they are being prevented from making a living through no fault of their own. That is not so much of an issue for Wimbledon, however," the spokesman said.
The AELTC will likely release their policy next month before the deadline for the entries ends, said the report. "It would allow impacted players to know what is expected of them if they hope to play at the grass-court grand slam," added the report.
UK sports minister Nigel Huddleston recently declared that Putin must not be allowed to take political advantage of any Russian athletes and their achievements in Britain, according to the report.
He has suggested that "Medvedev and Belarusian world No. 5 Aryna Sabalenka should only be allowed to participate in major sporting events in the UK as long as they sign a form denouncing Putin and his actions".
"We wish to get assurance in a written declaration that they are not receiving money from Putin, Russia or Belarus (and) that they will not be making supportive comments of Putin, Russia or Belarus," Huddleston said.
Medvedev could be banned from playing Wimbledon: report
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- EU to impose full transaction ban on four key Russian banks, including VTB
- To impose import ban on coal from Russia
- To ban Russian operated vessels from accessing EU ports except for food products, aid and energy
- To impose further export bans, including advanced semi-conductors.
- EU to work on additional sanctions, including oil imports
The march towards a full blockade continues. At some point you have to wonder if Russia turns off the taps.
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EUR/USD
The EUR/USD is the currency pair encompassing the European Union’s single currency, the euro (symbol €, code EUR), and the dollar of the United States (symbol $, code USD). The pair’s rate indicates how many euros are needed in order to purchase one dollar. For example, when the EUR/USD is trading at 1.2, it means 1 euro is equivalent to 1.2 dollars. Why the EUR/USD is the Most Popular Trading PairCompared to all tradable currencies, the euro (EUR) is the world’s second most traded currency, behind only the US dollar. This currency pair is the most traded and liquid currency pair on the market.As the most popular trading pair, the EUR/USD is a staple of every brokerage offering and often has some of the lowest spreads relative to other pairs. Ultimately, the currency follows the two most economic blocs in the world and sees the most volume for this reason.The EUR/USD has a wide range of factors that influence its rates. From the EUR side, economic data in the Eurozone as well as internal factors in the bloc can easily impact rates. Even small member states can effectively weigh on the EUR, as seen in Greece during bailout talks in the 2010s. Alternatively, developments in the United States and the Federal Reserve commonly affect the EUR/USD. Many examples include the bailouts during the Financial crisis, tax cuts during the Trump Administration, and Covid-19 relief measures, among others.
The EUR/USD is the currency pair encompassing the European Union’s single currency, the euro (symbol €, code EUR), and the dollar of the United States (symbol $, code USD). The pair’s rate indicates how many euros are needed in order to purchase one dollar. For example, when the EUR/USD is trading at 1.2, it means 1 euro is equivalent to 1.2 dollars. Why the EUR/USD is the Most Popular Trading PairCompared to all tradable currencies, the euro (EUR) is the world’s second most traded currency, behind only the US dollar. This currency pair is the most traded and liquid currency pair on the market.As the most popular trading pair, the EUR/USD is a staple of every brokerage offering and often has some of the lowest spreads relative to other pairs. Ultimately, the currency follows the two most economic blocs in the world and sees the most volume for this reason.The EUR/USD has a wide range of factors that influence its rates. From the EUR side, economic data in the Eurozone as well as internal factors in the bloc can easily impact rates. Even small member states can effectively weigh on the EUR, as seen in Greece during bailout talks in the 2010s. Alternatively, developments in the United States and the Federal Reserve commonly affect the EUR/USD. Many examples include the bailouts during the Financial crisis, tax cuts during the Trump Administration, and Covid-19 relief measures, among others.
Read this Term has been trading up and down today, consolidating the declines from yesterday's trade that saw the pair moving below and away from the 200 hour MA (green line) at 1.1039 currently. The run to the downside yesterday also saw the price move and close below the 50% midpoint of the move up from the March 7 low. That level comes in at 1.09946.
The high today stalled comfortably below that 50% midpoint (the high reached 1.09878 vs 50% at 1.09946). On the downside, the EURUSD price has seen modest dips below a swing area between 1.09576 and 1.09675, but remains above the 61.8% at 1.09499. Getting below those levels and staying below would increase the bearish bias.
On the downside, the 1.0925 level followed by the 1.0899 level would be targets on a break.
On the topside a move above the 50% retracement and the broken trendline near 1.1000 would give the buyers more confidence for a potential move toward the 200 hour moving average once again at 1.1039 area.
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The US stocks are mixed in early trading. Higher yields have the NASDAQ
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The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite.
The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite.
Read this Term lower. The S&P is near unchanged while the Dow industrial average is higher. A snapshot of the market 11 minutes into the opening it is showing:
Dow industrial average up 106.02 points or 0.3% at 35027.91 S&P index up 3.31 points or 0.07% at 4585.94 NASDAQ index down 62.26 points or -0.43% 14470.29 Russell 2000 up 7.55 points or 0.36% at 2102.99 Remember, the NASDAQ index remains just below its falling 100 day moving average at 14573.97. Last week, that moving average was tested, but found willing sellers against the level. It would take a move above the 100 day moving average and higher 200 day moving average currently at 14734.30 to increase the bullish bias going forward.
NASDAQ remains below its 100 day moving average
A look around other markets currently shows:
Spot gold is trading up $9.04 at $1941.71 Silver is trading up $0.36 or 1.49% $24.90 crude oil is trading up $0.98 or 0.95% $104.26 bitcoin is trading at $46,506. on the day In the US debt market, yields are higher:
2 year 2.463%, +3.9 basis points 10 year 2.458%, +6.0 basis points 30 year 2.517% +5.9 basis points 2– 10 year spread is near flat ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
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USDCAD trades to a new 2022 low
The USDCAD
USD/CAD
The USD/CAD is the currency pair encompassing the dollar of the United States of America (symbol $, code USD), and the Canadian dollar of Canada (symbol $ code CAD). The pair’s exchange rate indicates how many Canadian dollars are needed in order to purchase one US dollar. For example, when the USD/CAD is trading at 1.3500, it means 1 US dollar is equivalent to 1.35 Canadian dollars. The US dollar (USD) is the world’s most traded currency, whilst the Canadian dollar (CAD) is the world’s seventh most traded currency. The United States and Canada are geographical neighbors, and as a result there is a lot of trade between the two countries. Thus, there is often decent volatility and low spreads for the USD/CAD, typically between 1 and 3 pips on most foreign exchange brokers. Factors Influencing the USD/CADThere are a number of important economic or news releases that can affect the USD/CAD. This includes among others, Non-Farm Payroll data for the US that are released on the first Friday of each month. Such metrics tell us whether employment is rising or falling, while the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Canada or the US, measure the total value of all goods and services produced by the country. In addition, the USD/CAD is known as a “Commodity Pair”, as Canada possesses large amounts of natural resources, specifically oil, which is its most traded commodity. As a result, it’s important for long term speculators of USD/CAD to keep a close eye on crude oil developments due to the strong negative correlation.
The USD/CAD is the currency pair encompassing the dollar of the United States of America (symbol $, code USD), and the Canadian dollar of Canada (symbol $ code CAD). The pair’s exchange rate indicates how many Canadian dollars are needed in order to purchase one US dollar. For example, when the USD/CAD is trading at 1.3500, it means 1 US dollar is equivalent to 1.35 Canadian dollars. The US dollar (USD) is the world’s most traded currency, whilst the Canadian dollar (CAD) is the world’s seventh most traded currency. The United States and Canada are geographical neighbors, and as a result there is a lot of trade between the two countries. Thus, there is often decent volatility and low spreads for the USD/CAD, typically between 1 and 3 pips on most foreign exchange brokers. Factors Influencing the USD/CADThere are a number of important economic or news releases that can affect the USD/CAD. This includes among others, Non-Farm Payroll data for the US that are released on the first Friday of each month. Such metrics tell us whether employment is rising or falling, while the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Canada or the US, measure the total value of all goods and services produced by the country. In addition, the USD/CAD is known as a “Commodity Pair”, as Canada possesses large amounts of natural resources, specifically oil, which is its most traded commodity. As a result, it’s important for long term speculators of USD/CAD to keep a close eye on crude oil developments due to the strong negative correlation.
Read this Term is trading to a new day and in the process 2022 low. The move took the price below the low from last week at one point at 1.24286 and that takes price the lowest level since November 10. The next target of the daily chart comes above and below the 61.8% retracement of the move up from the June 2021 low at 1.23717. There is a swing area between 1.23644 and 1.23835 around that retracement level.
Looking at the hourly chart below, the USDCAD price tried to move above its 200 hour moving average (green line) on Friday and again yesterday only to fail (first trades above the 200 hour moving average since March 15).The price closed below its 100 hour moving average yesterday (blue line currently at 1.24928).
In the Asian session today, the high price stayed comfortably below the 100 hour moving average and sellers started to enter toward the end of the Asian session into the European session. The price fell below a swing area between 1.2463 and 1.24724 (that level is now a risk level for sellers - see red numbered circles). A retest of that area held resistance four hourly bars ago, and the price resumed its move to the downside over the last three hourly bars.
Risk levels now come against the prior low from last week at 1.24286. More conservative risk would be at the swing area between 1.2463 and 1.24724. Stay below each keeps the sellers in control and the push to the downside can continue toward the daily downside targets.
USDCAD trades to a new 2022 low
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McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A South Texas congressman has formed a new bipartisan caucus to study technology devices that could be employed on the southern border.
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat from McAllen, told Border Report he believes there are emerging technologies that can help law enforcement personnel to better patrol and monitor the southern border with Mexico.
Last month, Gonzalez formed the Border Security Technology Caucus along with Tony Gonzales, a Republican from West Texas. Other members include Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn.
Their goal is to “talk about high tech ideas of how to secure our border,” Gonzalez told Border Report recently at his offices in McAllen, Texas.
“I know President Trump talked about building a big wall and I used to tell him all the time that I think we should have a wall with cutting-edge technology with Aerostats and cameras and sensors and maybe more boots on the ground. That is real border security it’s not just political rhetoric,” Gonzalez said.
“We have the resources. We have the people. We have the technology and I think we should use the very best technology on our southern border and I think that is what ultimately will bring security to our region,” Gonzalez said.
Among ideas he wants to discuss are including more Aerostats and drones on the Texas border with Mexico.
The United States has for years stationed Aerostat systems on the southern border. These include larger, more permanent Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) and the smaller tethered mobile blimps known as Tactical Aerostat Systems (TAS).
Most of the units were surplus equipment from the Department of Defense and used in Afghanistan. But the operating costs, done by private contractors, proved to be astronomical and have prevented more of the devices from being deployed, several lawmakers have told Border Report.
Gonzalez says now there are Aerostat devices being developed that can be operated via hand-held cellphones and he wants his committee to study these to see if they can be utilized on the border.
“We have the technology to have vision to see what’s happening hundreds of miles from our border, collect data, collect intelligence and be more prepared and have cutting edge technology to assure that the men and women who are securing our borders have access to the best technology in the world,” he said.
The Border Security Technology Caucus has not yet held its first meeting but is planning to schedule one soon, Gonzalez said.
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By ADAM BEAM and KATHLEEN RONAYNE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A second suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection to the mass shooting in Sacramento that killed six people and wounded 12 in California’s capital, and police say he is the brother of the first suspect.
Smiley Martin, 27, the brother of the first suspect, was arrested while hospitalized with serious injuries from the gunfire. When he is fit for jail, he will be booked for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a machine gun, a police statement said.
More than 100 shots were fired early Sunday in downtown Sacramento, creating a chaotic scene with hundreds of people trying desperately to get to safety. A day later police announced the arrest of Dandrae Martin, 26, as a “related suspect” on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and being a convict carrying a loaded gun. A court appearance was set for Tuesday.
Detectives and SWAT team members found one handgun during searches of three area homes.
Police said Smiley Martin was located at the scene and was taken to a hospital.
“Smiley Martin was quickly identified as a person of interest and has remained under the supervision of an officer at the hospital while his treatment continues. Based on information developed during this investigation, Smiley Martin was taken into custody by Sacramento Police Department detectives on April 5, 2022,” the statement said.
The arrests came as the three women and three men killed were identified. The shooting occurred at about 2 a.m. Sunday as bars were closing and patrons filled the streets near the state Capitol. The fallen included a father of four, a young woman who wanted to be a social worker, a man described as the life of the party, and a woman who lived on the streets nearby and was looking for housing.
The Sacramento County coroner identified the women killed as Johntaya Alexander, 21; Melinda Davis, 57; and Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21. The three men were Sergio Harris, 38; Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32; and De’vazia Turner, 29.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg read their names during a vigil Monday evening attended by grieving relatives, friends and community members.
“So we gather here to remember the victims and to commit ourselves to doing all we can to ending the stain of violence, not only in our community but throughout the state, throughout the country, and throughout the world,” Steinberg said.
Turner, who had three daughters and a son, was a “protector” who worked as the night manager at an inventory company, his mother, Penelope Scott, told The Associated Press. He rarely went out, and she had no reason to believe he would be in harm’s way when he left her house after he visited Saturday night.
“My son was walking down the street and somebody started shooting, and he got shot. Why is that to happen?” Scott said. “I feel like I’ve got a hole in my heart.”
The burst of gunshots sent people running in terror in the neighborhood just a few blocks from the arena where the NBA’s Sacramento Kings play.
Police were investigating whether the shooting was connected with a street fight that broke out just before gunfire erupted. Several people could be seen in videos scrapping on a street lined with an upscale hotel, nightclubs and bars when gunshots sent people scattering.
Detectives also were trying to determine if a stolen handgun found at the crime scene was connected to the shooting, Police Chief Kathy Lester said. Witnesses answered her plea for help by providing more than 100 videos and photos of evidence.
District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert noted Dandrae Martin was not arrested on suspicion of homicide, but suggested investigators were making progress.
“The investigation is highly complex involving many witnesses, videos of numerous types and significant physical evidence,” Schubert said in a statement. “This is an ongoing investigation and we anticipate more arrests in this case.”
Dandrae Martin was held without bail and was scheduled to appear in Sacramento County Superior Court on Tuesday, according to jail records.
He was freed from an Arizona prison in 2020 after serving just over 1 1/2 years for violating probation in separate cases involving a felony conviction for aggravated assault in 2016 and a conviction on a marijuana charge in 2018. Court records show he pleaded guilty to punching, kicking and choking a woman in a hotel room when she refused to work for him as a prostitute.
It was not immediately clear whether the Martins had attorneys who could speak on their behalf.
Of the 12 wounded, at least four suffered critical injuries, the Sacramento Fire Department said. At least seven of the victims had been released from hospitals by Monday.
At the scene where the chaos erupted, memorials with candles and flowers began to grow on the same sidewalks where video showed people screaming and running for shelter as others lay on the ground writhing in pain.
A small bouquet of purple roses was dedicated to Melinda Davis, who lived on the streets for years, with a note saying “Melinda Rest In Peace.”
Politicians decried the shooting, and some Democrats, including President Joe Biden, called for tougher action against gun violence.
California has some of the nation’s toughest restrictions on firearms, requiring background checks to buy guns and ammunition, limiting magazines to 10 bullets, and banning firearms that fall into its definition of assault weapons.
But state lawmakers plan to go further. A bill getting its first hearing Tuesday would allow citizens to sue those who possess illegal weapons, a measure patterned after a controversial Texas bill aimed at abortions.
Other proposed California legislation this year would make it easier for people to sue gun companies and target unregistered “ghost guns,” firearms made from build-it-yourself kits.
The California Assembly held a moment of silence Monday in honor of the victims. Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, a Democrat who represents Sacramento, noted lawmakers could see the crime scene from the building’s balcony.
“Tragic is too small of a word to describe what occurred just two nights ago as a devastating loss for our city,” McCarty said.
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Associated Press writers Stefanie Dazio, Brian Melley and Christopher Weber in Los Angeles, Don Thompson in Sacramento, Jacques Billeaud in Phoenix and News Researcher Rhonda Shafner in New York City contributed to this story.
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At least 13 people were killed and more than 40 others injured in shootings across the country this weekend, including one in Sacramento, where the police chief called the scale of violence “unprecedented” in her 27-year career there.
Six people died and 12 were injured in that incident early Sunday, which investigators believe involves multiple shooters, Police Chief Katherine Lester said. The mass shooting not far from the California State Capitol is one of the largest of the more than 120 in the US so far this year, according to data collected by the Gun Violence Archive.
The GVA, like CNN, defines a mass shooting as four or more people shot, not including the shooter. There were, however, shootings this weekend that did not meet the definition, including one at a Norfolk, Virginia, mall which left 1 dead and 2 injured.
This weekend’s violence comes just two weeks after the largest-scale US mass shooting in more than two years happened at a car show in Dumas, Arkansas, where one person died and at least 27 were injured.
Here’s a look at the rash of shootings reported this weekend.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 4: People hold candles while attending a candlelight vigil held at Ali Youssefi Square in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others were injured after a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 4: A person who did not want to be identified holds a photograph of Melinda Davis, 57, during a candlelight vigil held at Ali Youssefi Square in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. Davis was one of the six people that were killed during a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
A photo is taken of a family photo of De’Vazia Turner and his sister, Antoinette Walker, at a memorial in Sacramento, Calif., for a shooting that killed Turner and five others early Sunday morning, April 3, 2022. (Maggie Angst/ Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 4: The family of De’Vasia Turner stop a memorial at the corner of 10th and K street in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. De’Vasia Turner who was one of the six people who was shot and killed after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 4: Messages and candles are left at a memorial at the corner of 10th and L street in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. Six people who was shot and killed after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 4: The family of De’Vazia Turner walk to the the corner of 10th and K street to drop off flowers at a memorial in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. Turner was one of the six people that were killed after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 4: Photographs of De’Vasia Turner are on display as Penelope Scott speaks to the media during an interview at the corner of 10th and K street in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. Penelope Scott is the mother of De’Vasia Turner who was one of the six people who was shot and killed after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 4: Antoinette Walker cries on the shoulder of Frank Turner as Penelope Scott speaks to the media during an interview at the corner of 10th and K street in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday, April 4, 2022. Walker is the older sister of De’Vazia Turner who was shot and killed during a mass shooting yesterday. Frank Turner and Penelope Scott are the mother and father of De’Vasia Turner. Six people are dead and 12 others were injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Sergio Harris, 38, was killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on April 3, 2022. (Photo courtesy of the Harris Family)
Leticia Harris, left, the wife of mass shooting victim Sergio Harris, consoles his mother, Pamela Harris after receiving the news of his death In Sacramento, Calif. April 3, 2022. Authorities are searching for at least one suspect in connection to the fatal shooting early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: An evidence marker is placed near a blood soaked towel at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: Evidence markers surround discarded clothing at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: Henry Gonzales, of Sacramento, lights a candle for the victims at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: Sacramento Police crime scene investigators prepare to place evidence markers on 10th street at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: People gather at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: A Sacramento Police detective removes police tape on K street at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: Sacramento Police crime scene investigators place evidence markers on 10th street at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: A group of women console each other at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. The family was grieving for a victim that died in the shooting named Sergio Harris, of Sacramento. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: Sacramento Police investigate walk along 10th street at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 3: Sacramento Police crime scene investigators place evidence markers on 10th street at the scene of a mass shooting in Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Six people are dead and 12 others are injured after a shooting broke out early Sunday morning. Sacramento Police Chief Kathy Lester said there were no suspects in custody yet. The shooting happened in the vicinity of the 1000 block of K Street in downtown Sacramento. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
Emergency vehicles line the street near the scene of a mass shooting with multiple deaths in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, April 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Investigators search for evidence in the area of a mass shooting In Sacramento, Calif. April 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Sacramento, California: 6 dead and at least 12 injured
A large crowd had gathered near 10th and K streets in California’s capital when a fight broke out and gunfire erupted about 2 a.m. Sunday, according to Sacramento Police Chief Katherine Lester.
“Investigators are working to identify those responsible for this horrific act. We know that a large fight took place just prior to the shootings,” Lester said Sunday afternoon, adding investigators believe “multiple shooters” were involved.
“The scale of violence that just happened in our city is unprecedented during my 27 years here at the Sacramento Police Department,” Lester said.
Some or all of the victims’ bodies remained at the crime scene Sunday afternoon partially because of the investigation’s complexity, Lester said.
It is not clear why the crowd had gathered or whether it was connected to a venue or event, Lester said.
The downtown location is near a strip of nightclubs and close to several notable landmarks: the California State Capitol, Sacramento City Hall and the sports arena Golden 1 Center, where the NBA’s Sacramento Kings played Sunday night.
Police on Sunday were asking for the public’s help in finding the shooters. Police do not have a description of any suspects.
Dallas: 1 dead, 16 injured in concert shooting
One person was killed and 16 others were wounded Saturday night in a shooting at a Dallas concert, the Dallas Police Department said.
At least two shooters fired weapons in the incident that killed Kealon Dejuane Gilmore, 26, police said.
The victims included three juveniles, police previously said. All 16 victims were in stable condition as of Monday afternoon, Dallas Police Chief Edgardo Garcia said in a news conference.
A preliminary investigation indicates one person fired a gun into the air and another fired in the direction of the crowd, according to the release.
Gilmore was found dead near the stage, police said.
Information about possible suspects has not been made available.
San Francisco Police officers responded to a report of a shooting just before 4:40 p.m. near a playground in the 600 block of Brunswick Street, the department said in a statement. When they arrived, they found four men who’d suffered gunshot wounds — two with life-threatening injuries.
Police attempted to render aid and called for emergency medical responders, but the two victims with life-threatening injuries were pronounced dead at the hospital.
No arrests had been made as of Monday morning, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
Buffalo, New York: 4 injured
Four people were hospitalized after they were shot while leaving a gathering in the 400 block of Genesee Street in Buffalo, New York, early Sunday, CNN affiliate WKBW reported.
The report, citing police, said all four people were in stable condition as of Sunday morning.
Norfolk, Virginia, mall: 1 dead, 2 injured
Police responding to a shooting at the MacArthur Center mall Saturday evening found one man deceased and two people injured.
Roosevelt A. McKinney, 33, was found dead outside the mall from a gunshot wound, the Norfolk Police Department said in a news release.
A man and a woman were wounded with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The shooting stemmed from an argument over money, Chief Larry Boone said during a Saturday news conference, according to CNN affiliate WTKR.
Police are looking for a suspect and a person of interest. The Norfolk Crime Line is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Colorado Springs, Colorado: 4 injured
At least 4 people were injured in two shootings Colorado Springs police believe are related, CNN affiliate KOAA reported.
The initial shooting occurred around 6 p.m. Saturday in the 2500 block of Astrozon Circle. The next was reported minutes later, about half-a-mile away in the 2400 block of Barkman Drive, per KOAA.
One of the victims was in critical condition, KOAA reported. Citing police, affiliate KKTV reported a suspect has been taken into custody. The shooting remains under investigation.
Monroe, Louisiana: 1 killed, 4 injured outside bar
Monroe, Louisiana, police continue to investigate a shooting outside a bar Saturday morning which left one person dead and four others injured.
The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. in the parking lot of a sports bar on Sterlington Road, the Monroe Police Department said in a statement on Facebook.
Of the four victims who survived, two were in critical condition while two others suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said in the post Saturday.
Information about possible suspects was not made available.
Shelby, North Carolina: 1 killed, 3 injured
A shooting outside a Shelby, North Carolina, bar early Saturday killed one person and injured 3 others, according to a report by CNN affiliate WSOC which cited the Shelby Police Department.
Police responded around 12:30 a.m. to a report of a shooting in the back parking lot of a bar and grill in the 1800 block of East Dixon Boulevard, where they found two men who had suffered gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition.
Two additional victims drove themselves to a hospital, where they were treated for gunshot wounds, Shelby police said, per WSOC. Their injuries were non-life-threatening.
No arrests had been made and police had not released information about potential suspects as of Saturday afternoon.
Shreveport, Louisiana: 1 killed, 3 injured
One man died early Saturday morning after being shot multiple times while sitting in a car’s passenger seat at a Shreveport, Louisiana, intersection, affiliate KSLA reported.
Police responded around 5 a.m. to the scene at the intersection of Gilbert Drive and Marshall Street, where they found the body of the 30-year-old victim, Fazon C. Jenkins.
Three others were also injured, KSLA reported. One woman was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Colleton County, South Carolina: 5 people injured
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office was responding to a call “regarding people shooting at each other” on a rural road Friday night when it found five people injured, police said on Twitter.
“Dispatchers were having problems obtaining information from the chaotic scene,” the Colleton County Fire-Rescue department said in a news release. Some people “went to a house near the location and other injured parties ran south on Logan Farm Road to escape,” the release said.
The victims included four males and one female, ages 17 to 33, the release said. They were taken to a hospital for further treatment, the sheriff’s office said. One is in critical but stable condition.
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Jennifer Egan was in the midst of a book tour for “A Visit From the Goon Squad,” her 2010 novel that would go on to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, when she began writing the first of several short stories that would become the building blocks of “The Candy House.” She wrote several rough drafts of chapters over the next few years, all set within the same universe as “Goon Squad.”
But it wasn’t until around 2018 that Egan realized she was working on a novel.
“It was really only over time that I began to have a sense of a new set of preoccupations that felt different from the preoccupations that I had had while I was working on ‘Goon Squad,’” says Egan by phone from her Brooklyn home. “I thought, hmm, if I can use some of these storytelling approaches to tell a totally different story, why would I not try to do that?”
“The Candy House,” published on April 5, is not a traditional sequel. You can read “The Candy House” without having read “Goon Squad.” Egan sets her focus on characters who had smaller roles or, in some instances, were only briefly referred to in the earlier novel. (Egan will be in conversation with author Danzy Senna at Los Angeles Central Library’s Mark Taper Auditorium on Tuesday, April 26, at 7 p.m.)
In “The Candy House,” a technology that allows people to store their memories, and gives others the opportunity to peruse them, connects characters and settings. As Egan darts back and forth through moments in the 20th and 21st centuries, shifting points of view and literary techniques all the while, the fictional technology feels wild and distant, yet frighteningly close-at-hand.
“I love approaching wildness in fiction whenever I can,” says Egan. “The way I would define it is, I really like it when I could be writing something that is clearly outrageous, and even comically ludicrous, and yet also plausible.”
And really, recording your own thoughts and sifting through the thoughts of others is what we frequently do while scrolling through social media platforms. “Probably we’re probably closer to it than we should be with social media,” says Egan. “I mean, do we need to find out how aggressive and mean people can be in their impulses? I think we all know that too well.”
Throughout “The Candy House,” Egan explores what it means to approach intimacy with others. How much should we know about each other? Is there really a benefit to gaining access to people’s private memories?
“Knowledge can be very uncomfortable,” says Egan. She adds that she was interested in the paradoxes surrounding data. In particular, she was motivated by the understanding that, even in a data-saturated society such as ours, the information doesn’t necessarily tell us everything we need to know. She points to events that data was unable to correctly predict, like the 9/11 attacks and the election of Donald Trump as president. But there’s also a limit to what data can say about individuals.
“There is a total unknowability that we all have within ourselves and to each other,” says Egan. “So the data predicts our behavior sort of in groups, but it’s useless on the individual level. And that paradox really fascinated me too.”
It was the inner workings of some of her characters that led Egan on the journey towards “The Candy House.” She notes that with “Goon Squad” there was a considerable amount of material that was ultimately not used. Because of that, she knew things about the characters that readers did not. “In general, if I know something, the reader also knows it. I don’t withhold information,” says Egan. “I had that feeling of information being withheld purely because of failed content.”
Amongst the critical perspectives in the book are those of the Hollander brothers, who were born in the late 1970s and early 1980s. “They come of age during the internet, but in their early childhood, none of it happened yet,” Egan explains. “And I like the idea that their childhoods encompass this pivot from analog to digital, if you will.”
In one chapter, Egan flashes back to the 1990s as the middle Hollander child, Ames, is playing baseball in front of a crowd that’s not looking at their cellphones. “I’ve sat in many, many stadiums at that hour when the lights go on,” says Egan, whose own children have played baseball. “And what one sees now is a lot of underlit faces because everyone is everyone has a phone out. And I just really loved that sense of digging in in the moment culturally right before that started.”
Of the characters, she notes, “They were the characters in ‘Goon Squad,’ I think, who gave me the best vantage point from which to examine that pivot from analog to digital.”
One of the most interesting aspects of “The Candy House” is how it depicts interactions with technology and reactions to it from the perspective of a multi-generational cast of characters. To do this, Egan kept careful track of how old each character would be at different points in time while writing. “When you’re born is defining in one’s relationship to technology,” says Egan. “there’s no way around it and that is even more true now.”
Despite all this detail, Egan says that there’s a good amount of information that didn’t make it into “The Candy House.”
“I have to say that again, as with ‘Goon Squad,’ and even more in this case, I had a lot of failures,” Egan says. “I have as much first draft material that I wasn’t able to use as I have that I could use, so it was a 50% failure ratio in first draft material that really was alive enough to continue with.”
She adds, “I guess it’s just inevitable when I’m trying to use such extreme storytelling techniques that I have to wait a lot for the right story to adhere to the storytelling approach that will let me tell it.”
That’s a process that takes time. “I worked on ‘Goon Squad’ starting in about 2006,” Egan says. “So we’re going on 20 years of ruminating on some of these people.”
Jennifer Egan in conversation with author Danzy Senna
When: 7 p.m., April 26
Where: Los Angeles Central Library’s Mark Taper Auditorium, W 5th St, Los Angeles
Tickets & Information: https://lfla.org/event/the-candy-house-a-novel/
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By FATIMA HUSSEIN
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department will not allow any Russian government debt payments from accounts at U.S. financial institutions to be made in U.S. dollars, restricting one of the strategies President Vladimir Putin is employing to stave off default, an agency official said Tuesday.
Russia faced an April 4 deadline to make another debt payment. The Kremlin must now choose between draining remaining valuable dollar reserves, new revenue coming in or default, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the official wasn’t authorized to speak on the record.
The Treasury decision comes after the agency previously said sanctions levied on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine still permit Russia to continue to make debt payments. The debt is owed to foreign investors, among others, and comes from government investments to presumably spur economic growth in Russia.
Russia is currently facing skyrocketing inflation, shortages in essential goods and disrupted trade with the rest of the world as it continues its invasion of Ukraine.
While the ruble has bounced back from the fall it took after the U.S. and European allies moved to bury the Russian economy, Putin has resorted to extreme financial measures to blunt the West’s penalties and inflate his currency.
Western sanctions from the war have placed severe restrictions on banks and their financial transactions with Russia, and also have frozen much of the government’s reserves of foreign currency.
The West has cut key Russian banks out of a financial messaging system known as SWIFT, which is used every day to route billions of dollars among more than 11,000 banks and other financial institutions around the world. Sanctions have been issued on Russian leadership, oligarchs, trade and natural resources, and the country’s central bank.
The U.S., EU and United Kingdom have limited the ability of Russia’s central bank to draw on more than $600 billion in foreign currency reserves and have frozen its gold reserves. That has left the central bank with few tools to prop up the ruble and prevent it from crumbling in value.
The decision to stop bond payments will further deplete the resources Putin is using to continue his war against Ukraine and will cause more uncertainty and challenges for Russia’s financial system, the Treasury official said.
Once a country defaults, it can be cut off from bond-market borrowing until the default is sorted out and investors regain confidence in the government’s ability and willingness to pay. Additionally, holders of the bonds could take serious losses.
Russia’s government can still borrow rubles at home, where it mostly relies on Russian banks to buy its bonds.
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For some people, coffee jump-starts their bowel movements in addition to their energy.
Despite the drink’s popularity, there isn’t a lot of research on why coffee sends many people running to the bathroom within minutes of consuming it.
“In some cases, as with coffee and bowel movements, there likely just hasn’t been the medical demand to merit serious investigation,” Dr. Kyle Staller, director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital, said via email.
“It may also be a case of obviousness, meaning it doesn’t take multiple studies to know that coffee induces bowel movements when it’s such a part of many people’s daily lives.”
There just might be something special about coffee, and the research that exists proves “that patients are right,” said Staller, also an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Some small studies have shown that drinking coffee was more effective than warm water at inducing bowel movements — that’s saying something since “water is an integral part of normal digestion with large amounts being released and reabsorbed by your digestive tract every day,” he said.
This of course doesn’t mean that adequate water intake isn’t essential for your overall health. “About 60% of your body is made of water,” Jerlyn Jones, a registered dietitian nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, said via email.
And whether the coffee’s caffeinated or decaffeinated doesn’t seem to matter in all studies, according to other research — suggesting that, in some cases, coffee compounds besides caffeine might be responsible for sudden bowel movements.
The identities of these compounds and how they might interact with the digestive tract are still largely unknown, but here’s what researchers have discovered so far.
Coffee might cause colon contractions
The colon experiences three types of contractions that work together to mix, knead and ultimately eject poop. The occurrence, timing and frequency of these contractions are influenced by muscular, neural and chemical factors.
Coffee might stimulate this colonic motor activity within minutes of consuming it, based on the limited available research, Staller said. Twelve healthy people experienced this activity during a 1998 study when they agreed to have a sensor probe inserted into their colons. Over a 10-hour period the next day, the participants consumed warm coffee, decaf coffee, water or a meal in random order. Both types of coffee and a meal caused more colon contractions and pressure, compared with water. Caffeinated coffee was 60% more effective than water at stimulating colonic motor activity and 23% more impactful than decaf.
Multiple participants of another study said drinking coffee gave them the urge to poop, then went through a similar test. Their colon activity increased within four minutes of drinking unsweetened black coffee, an effect that lasted at least 30 minutes.
Those results likely mean that coffee isn’t directly contacting the colon’s lining but rather affecting it through a “gastrocolic mechanism,” Staller said — meaning coffee contacting “the stomach lining triggers either a nervous system or hormonal response that causes the colon to start contracting,” he said. “Colon contractions move stool in the colon toward the rectum and voila — you have the urge to have a bowel movement.”
Melanoidins — compounds formed during coffee roasting — have dietary fiber, which helps digestion and prevents constipation, Jones said.
It might affect hormones and stomach acid
Coffee appears to also stimulate release of the hormone gastrin, Staller said, which enables production of gastric acid (stomach acid). Gastric acid helps digest food and might urge colonic activity. Researchers discovered in 1986 that drinking caffeinated or decaf coffee affected gastrin levels quickly and significantly.
After fasting overnight, men in a small 2009 study received either a meal and black coffee, or just a meal. Drinking coffee significantly sped up the time it took for food to leave the stomach and enter the small intestine after the mealtimes.
“Some compounds in coffee may also interact with the opioid receptors in the GI tract,” which affect bowel function, Staller added.
Dairy and digestive health
If you’re lactose intolerant yet still enjoy dairy creamer with a side of coffee, the creamer could be the culprit behind any sudden urges to poop.
“One way to find out what is making you go to the bathroom is to drink coffee without dairy creamer or milk and track your symptoms for a few days,” Jones said.
While research does suggest some digestive benefits of drinking coffee, should your regular morning coffee be what you use to stay regular? If you’re constipated, drinking coffee to help move things along isn’t unreasonable, Staller said.
“But don’t rely on it to move your bowels,” Jones said. “Speak to your medical doctor if you are having problems going to the bathroom regularly.”
Jones recommended slowly increasing your dietary fiber intake “with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds.” “The average American adult consumes only 12 to 14 grams of fiber a day and the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day for adults.”
People prone to having loose or urgent bowel movements “may want to consider that coffee can be a trigger for those unpleasant events as well,” Staller said.
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This is another strong report. The rebound in employment and rise in new orders highlights a strong backdrop in the services sector, which is what you would expect coming out of the pandemic. This was the 22nd month in a row above 50.
Virtually all the comments highlight shortages:
“Supply chain challenges continue at about the same levels as last month. Employment has improved as COVID-19 cases are declining. Restaurant sales have improved since Valentine’s Day, with mask and vaccine verification mandates being dropped.” [Accommodation & Food Services]
“Grain and fertilizer prices are near all-time highs, resulting in decreased purchasing.” [Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting]
“Pricing pressures are stronger than ever due to the Russia-Ukraine [war], and energy costs are skyrocketing.” [Construction]
“Supply chain disruptions are still a problem due to reduced allocations and manufacturer back orders. Demand continues to outpace manufacturing capacity.” [Health Care & Social Assistance]
“Energy costs are putting a pinch on all suppliers. We have received many surcharge notices.” [Information]
“Concerns over inflation and rising energy prices are causing our company to take a cautious approach, especially related to planned capital expenditures.” [Management of Companies & Support Services]
“Long lead times for electronic components are becoming normal and expected. Chemical deliveries are often delayed due to a lack of qualified hazardous materials drivers.” [Public Administration]
“Global supply chain issues continue to disrupt chip supply, which is suppressing production of new vehicles.” [Retail Trade]
“We are still seeing raw material subcomponent shortages, transportation delays and price increases.” [Utilities]
“Constrained supply of many key product groups continues. Inflation worsening. Overall sales and profitability continue to be strong.” [Wholesale Trade]
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NAPLES, Italy (AP) — A Ukrainian ballerina who fled the war in her homeland and a Russian ballerina who quit the Bolshoi Ballet over the Russian invasion rehearsed on a stage in Naples ahead of a sold-out benefit performance Monday night to raise funds for the Red Cross and champion the cause of peace in Ukraine.
Naples’ San Carlo Theater billed the event “Stand with Ukraine — Ballet for Peace.”
Despite that description, the prospect of Russian dancers dancing on the same stage with Ukrainians reportedly angered Ukraine’s consul in Naples. The Italian daily La Repubblica quoted the consul as telling fellow Ukrainians in the southern Italian city to shun the performance.
Among the stars in the event is prima ballerina Olga Smirnova, who quit the Bolshoi last month and is now dancing with the Dutch National Ballet. Another headliner is Anastasia Gurskaya, a top ballerina in Kyiv’s Opera, who fled the fighting in Ukraine.
“I think it’s important in this situation, in this time, to be together on the stage. To do little things, the smallest things, what we can do for Ukraine,“ Smirnova told reporters in the theater ahead of the final rehearsal. ”This is the main goal for all of us. That’s why we are here, that’s why we are dancing tonight.”
Fellow prima ballerina Gurskaya said her performance is one way to help Ukraine.
“My life is upside down now. And I’ve never been in Italy in this city, and I’ve never danced with stars like today, with world ballet stars, and I am so excited about it. And I don’t know why this happened to me,” the Ukrainian dancer told The Associated Press. “I am really happy I am here and I can help and support my country with my dancing today.”
The theater’s artistic director, Alessio Carbone, hailed Smirnova’s participation.
“Olga is a very strong image for us, because obviously she was the first dancer who publicly opposed the (Putin) regime. So to have her with us tonight is an inspiration of courage,” Carbone said.
No one responded to telephone calls Monday at Ukraine’s consulate in Naples. Calls to the mayor’s press office went unanswered.
About a dozen protesters, some holding Ukrainian flags, demonstrated outside the theater before the event to show discontent over the participation of Russian dancers.
Before the rehearsal, one of the Ukrainian dancers spoke about a small town near Kyiv where the chilling discoveries of civilian bodies have emerged.
According to Ukraine’s prosecutor-general, the bodies of 410 civilians have been removed from Kyiv-area towns that were recently retaken from Russian forces. Associated Press journalists saw the bodies of at least 21 people around Bucha, northwest of the capital.
Stanislav Olshanskyi, who has danced at the Kyiv Opera House since 2018, says he had lived in Bucha for five years.
“It’s my city. I know this city, I walked in the streets,” he told the AP. “These photos … it’s horrible. I can’t think about this, it’s like it’s not in this world, it can’t be true. But I know it’s true and we’ll never forgive this.”
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Frances D’Emilio reported from Rome.
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Follow all AP stories about the Russian invasion of Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine.
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Once the lockout ended, fans of the New York Yankees wondered if a major name in free agency would join a team that flamed out in the wild-card game at Fenway Park.
The Yankees did not add any prominent new names via free agency, and their big-ticket addition was acquiring Josh Donaldson from the Minnesota Twins — who promptly used the money saved in the deal to sign Carlos Correa.
After an offseason that frustrated many fans, the Yankees get underway Thursday afternoon when they host the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series.
“I think we’re a better team right now than we were at any points of last year,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “I would say, yes, a more complete team, but it’s April 3. So that’s great and all, we have to go do it.”
Gerrit Cole will begin his third season with the Yankees against Nathan Eovaldi in a rematch of the wild-card game.
Cole is 23-11 with a 3.11 ERA in his first 42 regular-season starts as a Yankee. He was 16-8 with a 3.23 ERA last season when he finished second behind Robbie Ray in the Cy Young voting, but he also faltered down the stretch while pitching through a hamstring injury as the Yankees qualified for the wild-card game on the last day of the regular season.
Cole’s last appearance was in the wild-card game, when he allowed three runs and four hits in two innings of a 6-2 loss. He is 5-3 with a 3.81 ERA in 10 career starts against the Red Sox and was 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA in four starts against them last season.
The roster surrounding Cole is mostly unchanged from last season other than Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who will comprise the left side of the infield after being acquired for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela on March 13.
Donaldson batted .247 with 26 homers and 72 RBIs last season in 135 games last season while Kiner-Falefa batted .271 with eight homers and 53 RBIs in 158 games for Texas last season.
“We have a strong team here,” Donaldson told reporters. “We feel really good about the pieces that have been put together here. It’s one thing to be able to talk about it, it’s another thing to go out there and do it, but we’re excited about the opportunity to go and do those things.”
Besides Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, the team Donaldson joins includes Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo, midseason acquisitions entering a full season with New York.
The Yankees are banking on Aaron Hicks staying healthy after he was limited to 32 games last season due to a wrist injury. They also hope to see rebound performances from DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres after the infielders hit .268 and .259, respectively.
The Red Sox return mostly the same cast from last season’s 92-win team that reached the ALCS after ranking near the top of several offensive categories. They added Trevor Story to join forces with sluggers Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez, a trio who combined for 89 homers last season.
Story signed a six-year deal with the Red Sox and will move to second base after hitting .251 with 24 homers and 75 RBIs in 142 games last season.
“I looked at the board and I was like, ‘Man, we have a sick lineup, a deep lineup,'” Story told reporters.
Eovaldi was 11-9 with a 3.75 ERA in his third full season with Boston. He was 2-2 with 3.71 ERA in six starts against the Yankees last season and is 3-4 with a 3.64 ERA in 15 appearances (12 starts) against New York.
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Easter holidays are fast approaching, and Dover District Leisure Centre has plenty planned to help everyone keep fit and active, and most importantly, have fun!
From social holiday camps and swimming to inflatable fun and the striking Clip and Climb, there's a whole host of fun for the whole family.
Holiday Camps
There’s still time to book onto the amazing holiday camp. The sports, arts and crafts camp runs during school holidays from Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) from 8.30am to 3.30pm.
Open to anyone aged between five and 11, the camps are just £23 per day.
Call reception to check availability and to book.
Family inflatable fun
Children (aged five and over) and adults can all enjoy the inflatables at these sessions. They run on Saturdays at 2pm or 3pm (times may vary during school holidays).
Children between the ages of five and seven need to be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or older.
The sessions are £8.50 per person.
To book you need to contact Dover District Leisure Centre on 01304 201 145.
Clip and Climb
The colourful arena features 16 fun, themed climbing experiences and 20 individual climbing lines up to a maximum height of 7.5 metres, each showcasing striking designs.
Prepare yourself to experience action packed adrenaline fuelled fun whilst testing your agility, confidence, balance and problem solving skills. Suitable for anyone from four years old.
Clip and Climb parties are also available. Have fun on a variety of different climbing walls. Parties allow a maximum of 20 children and cost £240.
Play and Bounce sessions
These sessions take place on Mondays, 9.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2.30pm, and Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to 11.30am.
Suitable for children from six months old to school age and prices are just £4 per child.
Gymnastics
Not just for kids, children and adults can try their hand at gymnastics.
These sessions are great for improving balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and it is a fun and exciting way of meeting new friends.
Adult gymnastics takes place on a Monday evening from 7pm to 8pm and runs over 50 weeks of the year, with two weeks off over the Christmas period.
The sessions are included in the monthly membership, or £7.50 per session. These must be booked in advance, call on 01304 201 145, option one.
‘No Strings’ badminton
These drop-in sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm and are suitable for all abilities to come along and enjoy a game of badminton with like-minded people.
There will be a coach on hand to give hints and tips on the game and they are great value at just £3.70 for each session.
‘No Strings’ runs all through the year, again, with two weeks off over Christmas.
Gym and swim
Become a member with one of the membership packages, there are a range of options to choose from, including the ‘swim only’ membership through to the premium membership - simply choose what suits you best!
The premium membership includes the use of the swimming pools, sauna, steam room and access to a wide range of group workout classes, spin classes and unlimited access to the fully-equipped gym.
Premium memberships also include up to four juniors (between the ages of zero to 15). Over 11’s can use the gym with an adult until 7pm, or they can book into the teen gym which takes place Monday to Friday, from 4pm to 5pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 11am to 12pm.
All teen gym sessions need to be pre booked.
There are specific memberships available for young people, 16 to 18 year olds (£20) and 19 to 25 (£27) which are both flexible plans.
To find out more and to book onto a session, visit the website, placesleisure.org/dover-district-leisure-centre.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A father of four. A best friend with a positive personality. A vivacious partygoer. The six people who were killed during a mass shooting in California’s capital city were remembered by their friends and family Monday as police worked to piece together what happened.
Dozens of rapid-fire gunshots rang out early Sunday in the crowded streets of Sacramento, leaving three women and three men dead and another 12 people wounded.On Monday, small memorials with candles, balloons and flowers had been placed near the crime scene.
Investigators were searching for at least two shooters who were responsible for the violence on the outskirts of the city’s main entertainment district that occurred as bars and nightclubs were closing. Sacramento police said Monday that they booked Dandrae Martin, 26, as a “related suspect” on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and being a convict carrying a loaded gun. Jail records said he was held without bail and was scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. It was not immediately clear whether Martin had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Few details have been made public as investigators comb through evidence gathered from what Police Chief Kathy Lester called a complex crime scene. Witnesses have submitted more than 100 videos and photos taken during and shortly after the shooting.
The Sacramento County coroner released the identities of the six people killed. They were Johntaya Alexander, 21; Melinda Davis, 57; Yamile Martinez-Andrade, 21; Sergio Harris, 38; Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, 32; and De’vazia Turner, 29.
DE’VAZIA TURNER
De’vazia Turner had four young children, including a 3-year-old daughter named Penelope with sticky fingers. But his bright yellow Mercedes CLS was always clean.
Born and raised in Sacramento, Turner played football from a young age until a knee injury slowed him down. He worked as a manager for an inventory company, keeping a close eye on things his mother might like and letting her know when they would go on sale.
“He was a protector,” his mother, Penelope Scott, said. “Raising him as a single mom, you know, he took the role of being the man of the house. He took care of everything.”
He worked out with his dad, Frank Turner, five days a week. When they weren’t pumping iron, they were probably talking about cars. They both had old Buicks – Turner’s was a 1973 while his dad’s was a 1970 – and Turner had big plans for his. He had just ordered a new stereo and a steering wheel with a cherrywood finish.
Frank Turner said he plans to finish his son’s car, including painting it to include images of De’vazia’s face for his kids to see.
“I want them to see their daddy when they see that car,” Frank Turner said.
De’vazia visited his mother on Saturday, eating leftover pork chops and taking a shower before briefly falling asleep on her couch. When he woke up, he said he was going out – a rarity for him, because he works so much, Scott said.
Scott woke up at around 1 a.m. and couldn’t get back to sleep. She was looking at her phone when she got a call that her son had been killed.
“Your kids are supposed to bury you. You’re not supposed to do that,” she said. “I’m grateful that he has a legacy with his children. However, you know, he’s 29. He didn’t make it to 30.”
The last time Frank Turner saw his son was at the auto shop where they were working on their cars. After his son’s death, a friend called Frank Turner and told him the shop’s security cameras had picked up their conversation.
He watched the video — a father and son spending time together on something they loved — and he cried.
JOHNTAYA ALEXANDER
Alexander was just shy of turning 22 when she was killed, her father told the Los Angeles Times. Her birthday was at the end of the month.
She hoped to become a social worker who worked with children and was a doting aunt to her nieces and nephews, John Alexander told the newspaper.
His daughter’s name was a combination of his own and his older sister’s, he told the Times.
“She was just beginning her life,” he told the newspaper, sobbing. “Stop all this senseless shooting.”
MELINDA DAVIS
Davis was a “very sassy lady” who lived on the streets of Sacramento near the shooting site, The Sacramento Bee reported.
Shawn Peter, a guide with the Downtown Sacramento Partnership who had known Davis for 15 years, told the newspaper that she had been homeless and lived in the area on and off for a decade.
Officials had helped her find housing before the pandemic began but she had returned to the downtown business district in recent months, Peter said. A small bouquet of purple roses with a note saying “Melinda Rest In Peace” was left on the street in her memory.
“Melinda was a very eccentric individual, a very sassy lady,” he told the newspaper. “This was her world, 24/7.”
Davis was a periodic guest at Maryhouse, a daytime center for women and children experiencing homelessness, from 2016 to 2018, director Shannon Stevens said in an email to The Associated Press. Stevens recalled her as kind but someone who did not do well in crowds. She was seeking housing services at the time.
“This was a space she came to find respite from the trauma of living on the streets of our city,” Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, which runs the Maryhouse program, said in a statement.
SERGIO HARRIS
Described by family members as the life of the party, Harris was a frequent presence at the London nightclub which is near the shooting scene.
“My son was a very vivacious young man,” his mother, Pamela Harris, told KCRA-TV. “Fun to be around, liked to party, smiling all the time. Don’t bother people. For this to happen is crazy. I’m just to the point right now, I don’t know what to do. I don’t even feel like this is real. I feel like this is a dream.”
His family members congregated at the crime scene Sunday after they hadn’t heard from him for hours. Later that day, Harris was the first victim publicly identified by the coroner.
“This is a sad and terrible act of violence that took the lives of many,” his wife, Leticia Harris, told KCRA-TV. “I want answers so I can have closure for my children.”
YAMILE MARTINEZ-ANDRADE
Martinez-Andrade was killed in front of her best friend, according to KXTV-TV.
She was described as someone who “brought light to the room,” the station reported, and had a positive outlook.
“There was never a dull moment with her. She has a beautiful heart and a beautiful mind. Everyone misses her so much,” her best friend, who was not named, told KXTV-TV.
JOSHUA HOYE-LUCCHESI
A memorial with white and blue balloons, candles and two empty bottles of Hennessy was left a block from the shooting in honor of Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi. On the ground, someone wrote “Josh” in what appeared to be blue paint.
“I love and miss you. Foreva n my heart!” someone wrote in black marker on a white balloon shaped like a star. “Things will never be the same,” read another balloon.
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Former McDonald’s workers who alleged rampant sexual harassment at their Michigan restaurant have reached a $1.5 million settlement agreement with the restaurant’s former owner.
The American Civil Liberties Union’s Women’s Rights Project, which helped represent the employees, announced the settlement deal Monday. It must still be approved by a federal judge.
Former McDonald’s worker Jenna Riessued the Michigan-based franchisee, which operated under the names MLMLM Corp. and Maaks Inc., and Chicago-based McDonald’s Corp. in 2019.
Ries, who worked at a Mason, Michigan, McDonald’s for three years, alleged that a general manager ignored her male co-worker’s repeated harassment of her and other female workers, including groping, physical assault and verbal epithets.
Ries said she often cried on her way to work and felt physically ill. Eventually she transferred to another location, but the co-worker who allegedly harassed her remained at the original location.
Ries said she sued so that other women wouldn’t have to go through what she endured.
“No one should have to put up with sexual harassment to get a paycheck,” Ries said in a statement.
Last year, a federal judge granted class-action status to the lawsuit, based on evidence showing that the same male worker consistently and severely harassed approximately 100 women and teen girls who worked at the store. If the settlement is approved, workers will be eligible to claim an average award of $10,000 depending on the extent of the harassment they endured.
Ries initially sought at least $5 million in damages for herself and other female employees. But McDonald’s Corp. successfully argued that it didn’t employ the women directly. Around 95% of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. stores are owned and operated by franchisees.
Attorneys for Ries said they had hoped McDonald’s would accept more responsibility.
“It is unconscionable that McDonald’s continues to say ‘not it’ when it comes to sexual harassment of workers at its franchise locations,” said Darcie Brault, an attorney for Ries and other plaintiffs.
Email and phone messages seeking comment were left with attorneys for the franchisee, who no longer owns the Mason, Michigan, restaurant.
McDonald’s said it had no comment on the proposed settlement.
The lawsuit came amid a larger reckoning for McDonald’s over sexual harassment in its stores and corporate offices.
Since 2016, at least 100 formal complaints and lawsuits have been filed alleging workplace harassment in McDonald’s restaurants, the ACLU said. In 2019, the company alsofired its former CEO Steve Easterbrookfor violating a policy forbidding relationships between supervisors and their subordinates.
Last April, the company announced thatit would mandate worker training and reporting procedures to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting this year.
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With the start of Spring and warmer weather on its way, Gadget Guru Steve Greenberg is back with “Backyard Innovations & S’more.” These are all products that will make your backyard time more enjoyable.
PRODUCT INFO:
Thermacell® Mosquito Repellent — are a must-have if you’re planning to enjoy time outside with friends and family this spring and summer without mosquitoes. The Thermacell Mosquito Repellent, Rechargeable E-series E55 drives mosquitoes away at the push of a button. It creates a powerful 20-foot zone of protection, so you can enjoy your patio, lawn, pool, or deck without pesky mosquitoes this season. Within minutes, the heat-activated technology emits a scent-free, invisible repellent that drives away tough mosquitoes, including those that may transmit Encephalitis, West Nile Virus, and Zika Virus. The Thermacell E-series is people and pet friendly, and are independently tested and EPA reviewed for safety & effectiveness. The Rechargeable E55 Mosquito Repeller runs for 5.5 hours on a single charge and long-lasting refills provide up to 40 hours of on-demand mosquito protection. Available for purchase for $39.99 at: www.Thermacell.com
TimberTech — is the leading brand for beautiful, sustainable, and low maintenance decking and outdoor-living products. Created for those with a heart for the natural wood aesthetic, TimberTech’s innovative technology delivers a superior design that looks and feels like real wood. These products are for those wanting to spend more time enjoying their decks, not maintaining them. Built on a foundation of innovative tech and sustainability, the company has diverted approximately 500 million pounds of waste and scrap from landfills, turning recycled material – like plastic bags and milk jugs – into beautiful deck boards. Whether you have a deck that needs an update or you’re building from the ground up, check out the design-forward options on TimberTech.com to order your free samples and see for yourself how beautiful composite can be.
Solar Deck Post Lanterns — This is the pair of solar lanterns that attach to the top of a deck post. Each lantern’s integrated solar panel recharges its battery in eight hours of sun exposure and powers the two white LEDs for up to eight hours. The lanterns attach to the top of a deck post using the included hardware and enable one to enjoy outdoor illumination without AC access or constant battery replacement. Built-in sensors automatically turn the lanterns on at dusk and off at dawn. Each unit has a waterproof aluminum frame with matte finish that will not rust. Fits 4″ or 6″ deck or fence posts. Black, White, or Bronze. Set of two for $69.95 https://www.hammacher.com/product/solar-deck-post-lanterns?promo=outdoor-living-outdoor-lighting
The Wine Bottle Light — Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, this is the battery-operated light that transforms an empty wine bottle into a decorative outdoor lamp. Ideal for camping, picnics, or parties, the device slides in through the top of any standard wine or champagne bottle and illuminates the glass from the inside-out. Its LED emits warm light with a color temperature of 3,000º Kelvin and has two brightness levels (15- and 40-lumens). A twist of the top adjusts the brightness and turns the light off/on. With a rainproof top. LED rated for 100,000 hours. For use in empty bottles only. Requires three AA batteries. 10 1/2″ L x 3/4″ Diameter. $39.95 https://www.hammacher.com/product/wine-bottle-light?promo=home-living-kitchen-entertaining
O’Bright Portable LED Table Lamp with Touch Sensor – has 3-levels of brightness, makes a great night light for kids, nightstand lamp, bedside lamp and perfect for a café table. It’s portable with a built-in battery. It is equipped with a 1500 mAh rechargeable battery allowing up to 48 hours usage. You may connect the lamp to wall outlet all the time as a regular bedside night lamp. You may disconnect it as needed and carry the portable lamp during the night for extra safety. Or, bring it to outdoor camping as a spare light. Comes in 4 finishes. Starts at $29.99 https://www.amazon.com/OBright-Portable-Brightness-Rechargeable-Nightstand/dp/B087LWCGPS/
Colsen Fire Pits –give you an instant ambiance of a real fire and let you leave the smoke and clean up behind. It’s a statement piece in any home. The eco-friendly fire pits are easy to light and extinguish. Simply use rubbing alcohol to get that fire going! Just be sure to have proper ventilation. From a cozy romantic evening watching Netflix to creating s’mores with the kids, Colsen Fire Pits create the perfect environment for warmth, comfort, and relaxation – anywhere, anytime– at a fraction of the cost of a built-in fireplace. You may traditionally think fire pits are for outside only. Well, you’ll be glad to know that Colsen specializes in bringing all that inside too for year-round pleasure, making them #1 in this category. Don’t worry – you can take them outside too for double the fun! The modern, portable designs go with today’s decor and offer an easy way to stage an inviting atmosphere for quiet moments alone or while celebrating with loved ones. The brand recommends using 70% or 91%, Isopropyl alcohol as fuel for a clean burn. Hex Small Fire Pit is $89.99 https://colsenfirepits.com
And finally, if you want your kids to really learn about GADGETS, then you should check out his new YouTube gadget game show called “WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?” Each episode panelists try to guess the identity of a mystery gadget. How’s your “Gadget IQ”? It’s sort of “Shark Tank” meets “I’ve Got A Secret.” Please check it out at: www.GadgetGameShow.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid worries that the latest coronavirus variant could spark another rise in cases, Medicare announced Monday that millions of enrollees will finally have access to free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at drug stores.
More than 59 million people with Medicare’s “Part B” outpatient coverage will be able to get up to eight free at-home tests per month, or enough for an individual to test twice a week, as some doctors have recommended.
Medicare has lagged private insurance in following the Biden administration’s directive to cover at-home tests because rules and regulations stood in the way, and officials had to find a work-around. This is the first time the health insurance program for older people and those with disabilities has covered an over-the-counter test at no cost to recipients.
Medicare’s move could turn out to be prescient.
The BA.2 omicron variant now accounts for more than half of U.S. cases, having rapidly overtaken the original strain. That initial omicron wave this winter caused the biggest spike yet in virus cases, straining many hospitals to the limit. Since then, cases nationally have rapidly dropped to the lowest level since before last summer’s delta surge. Coronavirus restrictions have been largely lifted. But some areas where BA.2 took hold early are seeing increasing cases.
Monday’s announcement followed another precautionary move last week, when government health officials authorized a second round of booster shots for people 50 and older as well as those with weakened immune systems.
National pharmacy chains participating in Medicare’s give-away include: Albertsons Companies, Inc., Costco Pharmacy, CVS, Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Company, Hannaford Pharmacies, H-E-B Pharmacy, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Kroger Family of Pharmacies, Rite Aid Corp., Shop & Stop, Walgreens and Walmart.
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After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, Wheeler School’s famous Clothing & More Sale is back! An annual New England tradition that has been going on for more than 70 years, the event runs Friday, April 8 from 10AM-8PM, Saturday, April 9, from 9AM-3PM, in Wheeler School’s Madden Gymnasium at 407 Brook Street (between Angell and Meeting Streets) on the East Side of Providence. Admission is free and open to the public!
Joining us this morning on ‘The Rhode Show’ to discuss further were the events Co-chairs, Gretchen Coleman and Carla Petrocelli.
For additional info, head to: https://www.wheelerschool.org/famous-wheeler-clothing-sale/
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – What is expected to become a stormy Tuesday afternoon began with sunshine for the second day of practice rounds for The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
Many players said on Monday that they would move their preparation to earlier in the day on Tuesday in advance of the inclement weather. Aiken native Kevin Kisner, playing in his seventh Masters Tournament, said he already planned on playing nine holes Tuesday morning before returning home to spend the afternoon with his family.
“The golf course, I hope it gets a little rain for those greens,” Kisner said. “They’re pretty spicy and firm, but it’s in immaculate shape. I just hope we don’t get a ton of rain that can really ruin how much they’ve prepared the golf course to be awesome.”
While players in this week’s field may welcome the wet weather to soften the greens, any suspension of play is sure to disappoint patrons, many of whom have waited their entire lives for the opportunity to spend a day at Augusta National.
Rain or shine, golf fans are eagerly anticipating Tiger Woods’ scheduled news conference at 11 a.m. Woods played the second nine on Sunday, then the first nine on Monday as he continues to decide whether or not he is able to compete in this year’s Tournament, a mere 14 months after the car crash that nearly took his life.
“To see him hitting golf balls at Augusta at the Masters, getting ready to play, I don’t know if he’s playing, I don’t know that answer, but to me if I was in his shoes, I wouldn’t be doing everything that I am to get ready to try and play this tournament and not play,” said Billy Horschel, a good friend of Tiger’s who is playing in his eighth Masters Tournament.
“I think the only reason he’s not going to play is if he doesn’t feel ready or if there is — just his foot, leg, back, whatever it may be sort of kicks up and then he just doesn’t feel ready to play.”
Another Tuesday tradition at The Masters is the Champions Dinner. This year it will be hosted by defending champion Hideki Matsuyama. Matsuyama is also scheduled to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning.
This story will be updated throughout the day.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The United States plans to seek a vote this week to suspend Russia from its seat on the U.N.’s top human rights body, pointing to increasing signs that Russian troops may have committed war crimes in Ukraine, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Monday.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the call for Russia to be stripped of its seat on the Human Rights Council in the wake of reports over the weekend about violence against civilians in the town of Bucha, near the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, after Russian forces pulled out. The reports have sparked a wave of outrage and condemnation against Russia.
“We believe that the members of the Russian forces committed war crimes in Ukraine, and we believe that Russia needs to be held accountable,” Thomas-Greenfield said at a news conference in Romania’s capital, Bucharest.
She called Russia’s participation on the rights council a “farce” that “hurts the credibility of the council and the U.N. writ large” and is “simply wrong.”
Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, said he spoke Monday with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres about events in Bucha and tweeted: “No place for Russia on the UN Human Rights Council.”
“Ukraine will use all available UN mechanisms to collect evidence and hold Russian war criminals to account,” Kuleba said.
The 193-member U.N. General Assembly in New York has the final say, and any resolution to strip Russia of its membership rights would require support from two-thirds of member countries that vote.
Thomas-Greenfield told NPR the U.S. plans to seek a vote “as soon as possible this week, and possibly as early as Thursday.”
She said her message was simple to the 140 assembly members who voted last month to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “The images out of Bucha and devastation across Ukraine require us now to match our words with action.”
“We cannot let a member state that is subverting every principle we hold dear to continue to sit on the U.N. Human Rights Council,” she said.
The 47-member council is the U.N.’s premier human rights body, and the General Assembly decies which states hold the seats.
Russia and the other four permanent members of the U.N. Security Council — Britain, China, France, and the United States — all currently have seats on the rights council, which the U.S. rejoined this year.
In New York, General Assembly spokeswoman Paulina Kubiak said Monday that no request for a meeting on the issue had yet been received.
Russia’s ambassador in Geneva shot back by calling the U.S. statement “(b)aseless, unfounded and purely emotional bravado that looks good on camera — just how the US likes it.”
“Washington exploits the Ukrainian crisis for its own benefit in an attempt either to exclude or suspend Russia from international organizations, including the HRC here in Geneva,” Gennady Gatilov said, in comments relayed by a Russian diplomatic mission spokesman.
The only country to have its membership rights stripped at the council was Libya in 2011, when upheaval in the North African country brought down longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi, said council spokesman Rolando Gomez. The council started work in 2006.
No permanent member of the security council has ever had its membership revoked from any U.N. body.
Referring to the General Assembly, Gatilov said the U.S. effort “is unlikely to be supported by the majority of its member states.”
Ukrainian officials said the bodies of 410 civilians were found in Bucha and other towns around Kyiv that have been recaptured from Russian forces in recent days.
Thomas-Greenfield said she would go to the Security Council on Tuesday on her return to New York to “address Russia’s actions firmly and directly.”
She mentioned the U.S. plan during a bilateral meeting with Romanian Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca, whose government she praised for its “extraordinary effort” in receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees from Ukraine. More than 600,000 refugees have fled to safety in Romania since Russia launched its invasion.
Thomas-Greenfield also visited the Romanian capital’s main train station, where she met with humanitarian workers helping to receive refugees.
Her visit to Romania came a day after she met with leaders in Chisinau, Moldova’s capital, where she announced that the U.S. will provide $50 million (45 million euros) “to help the Government of Moldova and its people cope with the impacts of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked war.”
Moldova, a former Soviet republic with a population of around 2.6 million, has so far received around 400,000 refugees from war-torn Ukraine. The $50 million assistance is in addition to more than $30 million the U.S. has provided Moldova for its humanitarian efforts during the crisis.
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Keaten reported from Geneva. Associated Press writer Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations contributed to this report.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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Which body bronzer is best?
When it comes to making your skin appear darker than it usually does, tanning in the sun or via artificial beds isn’t the healthiest option for your skin. Body bronzers, on the other hand, can safely provide a golden glow with little effort. Be careful though — not all bronzers are formulated for maximum efficiency when used on the body, and some tanning lotions market themselves as bronzers when they aren’t.
If you’re ready to give body bronzers a try, the best is the Firstfly Liquid Illuminator for Face and Body. It’s moisturizing, illuminating and comes in three shades.
What to know before you buy a body bronzer
Formula
Body bronzers come in three formulas: powder, liquid and cream.
- Powders are best for oily skin types. They typically come in compact disks and are usually applied by brush.
- Liquids are the most varied formula. Some can be as thin as water, others are thick enough to practically be creams. Depending on the thickness of the formula, they can come with pump, doe-foot or squeeze tube applicators. They can be used with oily skin but are best for drier skins.
- Creams are the thickest formula. They often have the most moisturizing properties and the highest degrees of sun protection. They usually come in pots, though some may use squeeze tubes. They can be suitable for most skin types, depending on the specific formula.
Body vs. face
A majority of bronzers are designed for use on both the face and body or only the face. There are a handful of bronzers meant for use only on the body. They often have higher levels of moisturization than face-only or mixed-intention bronzers and can lead to breakouts and clogged pores if used on the face. Conversely, it’s perfectly fine to use a face-only bronzer on the body — it just won’t be as effective.
Self-tanning
Some body bronzers include elements of tanning lotion. These provide an immediate benefit of artificial skin darkening while promoting natural tanning that can leave your skin darker for as long as a week. Use caution when shopping for bronzers with self-tanner — some tanning lotions market themselves as bronzers but don’t provide the immediate darkening effect, only a boost in natural tanning.
What to look for in a quality body bronzer
Shade and finish
Each body bronzers has a shade and finish.
- Shade: Body bronzers don’t have the same range of shades that most other makeups do. Many only come in one shade or offer deeper tones of the same shade. Bronzers with multiple shades usually offer one bronze-like shade and alternate colors such as gold.
- Finish: Most bronzers have radiant or glittery finishes. After all, bronze is a metal and metals typically have some amount of shine to them. Some powder bronzers do offer matte looks if you prefer.
Sun protection
Some bronzers, especially liquids with elements of self-tanning, include a small degree of sun protection. This is usually no stronger than 15 SPF, though some high-priced bronzers offer higher SPF.
How much you can expect to spend on a body bronzer
Body bronzer costs range between $5-$50. For less than $15, you’ll find effective products that don’t offer many special features. Spend up to $30 and you’ll find many special features. The very best cost $30 and up.
Body bronzer FAQ
What’s the best way to apply bronzer to the body?
A. That depends on the formula. Liquid and cream bronzers can be most easily applied to the body in one of two ways: by hand or by using a makeup sponge. Creams and thicker liquids are usually easier to apply by hand while thinner liquids are easier by sponge. Either method is doable for both creams and liquids should you find a particular method to be more comfortable for you. Powdered bronzer needs to be applied by makeup brush. Technically you can also apply liquid and cream bronzers with a makeup brush, but this will take much longer.
How long does a body bronzer last?
A. That depends on the formula. Most liquid and cream bronzers won’t last longer than a year, though a few might be stretchable to a year and a half. Powdered bronzers last longer, usually for 2-3 years.
What’s the best body bronzer to buy?
Top body bronzer
Firstfly Liquid Illuminator For Face And Body
What you need to know: This bronzer is highly effective and a little goes a long way.
What you’ll love: Several consumers noted a pleasant smell. It offers plenty of moisturization. It’s made from a majority of natural ingredients, including green tea extract and olive oil. It comes in bronze as well as two shades of gold. It increases the luminosity of your skin.
What you should consider: Some consumers reported it feels too greasy on the skin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top body bronzer for the money
Miescher Body Face Luminizer Liquid Bronzer
What you need to know: It’s hard to find a cheaper but still effective bronzer than this.
What you’ll love: It’s available in bronze, two shades of gold and white. It’s moisturizing and can be applied to both the face and body. It’s easy to wash off and dries quickly. It has a shimmery finish for increased skin luminosity.
What you should consider: It rubs off on clothes a little too easily and may not last long in humid environments.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Bronze It Bronzer for Face and Body
What you need to know: This powder is perfect for oily skin types and has a lightly glittered finish.
What you’ll love: It comes in three bronze shades to match light, medium and dark skin tones. The powder is silky, not gritty. It can accentuate the face in addition for use on the body.
What you should consider: Some consumers wished it had a darker application. Powder can fall from the application brush, staining clothing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
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Which gaming router is best?
When you’re a gamer, the most important piece of equipment to have is a good wireless router. It doesn’t matter if you exclusively play multiplayer or single-player games, a bad Wi-Fi connection interferes with both. Your performance in multiplayer games will be disastrous, and the download speeds for your next single-player game will be slow enough to take all day and night.
The best gaming router is the TP-Link Archer AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router. It’s expensive but delivers speed and performance that’s difficult to match.
What to know before you buy a gaming router
Speed
There is no more important factor for any type of router than how fast its maximum upload and download speeds are.
- Upload speed determines how quickly you can send data. Upload speed is extremely important for multiplayer game streamers as they need to simultaneously broadcast their personal live feed and a stream of their gameplay, all while remaining smoothly connected to said game. 1 megabit per second upload speed is barely enough — aim for a router with several hundred Mbps uploads.
- Download speed determines how quickly you can receive data. Faster download speeds enable you to download new games and patches for your current ones quickly. It also enables your online game to remain stable should members of your household start streaming Netflix. Technically, 3 Mbps download speeds are enough… but if you consider the average game is roughly 100 gigabytes, this speed will take more than 9 hours to download your new game. As such, aim for at least 500 Mbps download speeds.
Ping rate
Your ping rate, given in milliseconds, is the delay you experience between sending a signal through your controller or keyboard to the game server and the game server recognizing that input. It’s affected by everything, but chiefly by your router speeds, how many people are connected at once and what those people are doing. Acceptable ping rates are between 50-100 milliseconds with anything 150 milliseconds or more being problematic. Ping rate only matters for multiplayer games.
Design
Gaming routers tend to feature splashy designs that serve as centerpieces for your internet setup. The design has nothing to do with quality — in fact, some of the most eye-catching designs have worse specifications than a nondescript black box. Design can be a good deciding factor if you’re stuck between similar options.
What to look for in a quality gaming router
Diagnostics
Better gaming routers are constantly monitoring your internet usage and can give you that data in a digestible form. This data can help you eke out some extra performance next time you hop into a round of Fortnite.
Directional antennas
Most routers send their signals out in waves. Some gaming routers use directional antennas to beam the signal in a specific direction. This can lead to greater range and increased performance, but nothing outside the beam will have a connection.
Ethernet ports
Most routers, gaming or no, have Ethernet ports. These allow you to hardwire your console or computer directly to your internet service rather than connecting wirelessly, which provides a faster and more stable connection. Better gaming routers have up to eight ports, but most have two or four.
How much you can expect to spend on a gaming router
Gaming routers don’t have to be expensive, in fact, some very capable options cost less than $50. Most cost $75-$250. The best start around $250 and can reach or exceed $500.
Gaming router FAQ
Should I use a virtual private network?
A. You can, though it isn’t necessary. VPNs provide far more secure connections while communicating over the internet. You can even set them to change your location. For gaming specifically, VPNs may help to lower your ping rate a bit.
What’s the difference between any old router and a gaming router?
A. Routers provide a wireless connection to the internet for all your devices. For each device connected, your performance is split and spread to those devices. Most routers don’t offer you the ability to prioritize which device receives the bulk of the performance. Gaming routers do let you prioritize — this way your marathon Halo session doesn’t start to lag when the rest of the family gets home and starts surfing TikTok.
What’s the best gaming router to buy?
Top gaming router
TP-Link Archer AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router
What you need to know: This beast can handle anything you throw at it.
What you’ll love: Its eight antennas provide best-in-class range and speeds of up to 5 Gbps. An onboard 1,8 GHz quad-core CPU helps minimize gaming input lag. It has eight 1 Gbps LAN ports and two USB 3.0 ports. It includes a free subscription to TP-Link’s HomeCare service.
What you should consider: Some of the better services tied to the HomeCare subscription require the paid version. It’s among the priciest routers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gaming router for the money
What you need to know: If you don’t want to spend a lot, this model is an excellent budget option.
What you’ll love: The four antennas provide solid coverage range and nearly 1 Gbps speeds. It has three 100 Mbps LAN ports, one 1 Gbps LAN port, one 1 Gbps WAN port plus a USB port. It comes in black or white and it can be wall-mounted.
What you should consider: Some consumers had a difficult time getting it properly set up. Others had issues with dropped connections. It doesn’t offer the fastest speeds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This is a good midrange option, with a setup handled via a companion app for simplicity.
What you’ll love: It offers dual-band speeds of just over 1 Gbps and the four antennas provide a good coverage range. It has four LAN ports, a WAN port and a USB 3.0 port.
What you should consider: Some consumers had issues with dropped WAN and Wi-Fi connections, others reported it to stop functioning completely within six months.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which Jura espresso machine is best?
Investing in a Swiss-made Jura espresso machine lets coffee connoisseurs brew high-quality espresso with the industry’s most innovative technology from the comfort of their own kitchens.
These machines are easy for everyday consumers to use while still offering a wide variety of customizable settings.
For the best of Jura’s cutting-edge technology and its largest assortment of drink settings at a midrange price, the Jura WE8 Automatic is the best choice.
What to know before you buy a Jura espresso machine
Drink settings
When considering what Jura machine is best for your coffee habits, think about what types of drinks you enjoy and choose the best machine for the job. All Jura espresso machines can craft espresso, coffee and ristretto.
If you want more complex drinks like macchiatos or lattes, opt for one with more drink settings and a built-in milk frother.
Size
For the most part, the more features included in the espresso machine, the larger it is. Finding the right Jura espresso machine is a balance between how much space is on your kitchen counter and what features you want.
Smaller models fit in kitchens with limited space but likely won’t include settings for milk frothing, which is a staple feature for some.
If you’re shopping for a shared space or office use, you may have the room to opt for a larger machine that can store enough resources to brew fresh espresso for many different users.
Grinder type
The type of grinder you use with your espresso beans dictates how fine and consistent your grounds are, which creates a well-extracted espresso. Jura machines include one of the following types of grinders:
- Multilevel conical grinders
- Conical burr grinders
- Dual ceramic disc grinders
You can cut down on noise and grind time by finding a Jura model that uses their signature Aroma integrated grinder.
Maintenance
Jura espresso machines help you handle the hassle of cleanup with automatic cleaning settings. You can select the self-cleaning features from the menu and the machine takes care of rinsing, cleaning and descaling for you.
What to look for in a quality Jura espresso machine
Touchscreen controls
While all Jura machines allow you to customize your coffee settings to an extent, lower-end models only have push buttons and knobs. Midrange and higher-end machines offer crystal clear touchscreen controls for a better user experience. With a touchscreen, you can easily see every selection you make.
Coffee strength settings
Part of the allure of an espresso machine is being able to select your coffee strength preferences. With a Jura machine, you can choose up to five strength levels: extra-mild, mild, normal, strong and extra-strong.
Pulse extraction process
Jura’s patented extraction method cuts the brew time in half by pre-infusing the grounds in hot water. Machines featuring the pulse extraction process create the same quality espresso when you’re on a tight schedule.
Powder chute
Though all Jura machines feature an internal grinder, you may not want to wait around for beans to grind before brewing every cup. A powder chute allows you to add espresso grounds to the chamber instead, offering yet another way to customize your espresso experience.
Milk frother
If you’re a coffee aficionado who enjoys frothed milk in your drinks, a built-in milk frother is a welcome feature. Jura machines with a milk frother aerate the milk to add a rich and creamy layer to espresso drinks like mochas, cappuccinos and lattes.
Timer settings
Some Jura espresso machines offer the option to set delayed brewing schedules so you can plan your coffee breaks ahead of time. Depending on the model, you may even be able to set a schedule based on days of the week.
How much you can expect to spend on a Jura espresso machine
Jura espresso machines range in price from $750-$9,000, with their most common mid-range models costing $1,000-$3,199.
Jura espresso machine FAQ
How do you clean a Jura machine?
A. You can find a branded line of Jura cleaning products designed specifically for their espresso machines. The machine will alert you when it’s time for a clean. During the cleaning cycle, follow the instructions, which may prompt you to add certain cleaning products to the machine. These detergents work more effectively on the intricate parts than typical liquid dish detergents.
Do Jura espresso machines come with a warranty?
A. The Jura warranty applies for up to two years or 6,000 brewings, whichever comes first. Materials and workmanship defects are covered, but it doesn’t include damage caused by accidents or misuse.
What’s the best Jura espresso machine to buy?
Top Jura espresso machine
What you need to know: This one-touch machine crafts perfect barista-quality espresso drinks.
What you’ll love: The large 101-ounce water tank and 17.6-ounce bean container offer plenty of storage so you can brew often without having to replenish your stock. The conical burr grinder is fast and precise, creating even, fine grounds. A wide variety of settings offer a fully customizable espresso experience.
What you should consider: With all its capabilities, this high-tech kitchen gadget comes with a learning curve.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Jura espresso machine for the money
What you need to know: This slimmer Jura machine creates high-quality espresso and cappuccino for a fraction of the price of their other models.
What you’ll love: It brews a barista-quality cappuccino with the perfect milk foam in 60 seconds. Conical burr grinders create the most precise grounds possible. Personalized settings offer even more convenience. The Smart Connect App and slick design offer a high-tech look and feel.
What you should consider: Some functional quirks may be bothersome.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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What you need to know: This Jura model excels at creating near-perfect specialty drinks like lattes, cappuccinos and macchiatos with just one touch.
What you’ll love: The automatic components craft ready-to-drink cafe favorites, brewed according to customizable settings. The conical burr grinder prepares the beans before using Jura’s Intelligent Water System and Pulse Extraction Process to brew the perfect cup. The Fine Foam Frother uses innovative technology to create the finest textured milk foam.
What you should consider: With smaller reservoirs, the water and bean containers may need more frequent refills.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Sur La Table
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Which air bike is best?
If you’re looking for a way to start burning some serious calories, an air bike may be just the ticket. Unlike many other types of exercise bikes that offer steady resistance, air bikes get harder the faster and more intensely you pedal. This makes them a good choice for raising your heart rate and pushing your body to its very limits.
There are several things to consider when purchasing an air bike, including the features it offers, how well it conforms to your body and how comfortable it is. Your budget and space constraints also play a role in your decision. The Schwinn Fitness AD Pro Airdyne Fan Bike is a top choice because it offers a lot of adjustability for tall and short users alike, and it features an informative display panel to track your metrics or follow along with HIIT programs.
What to know before you buy an air bike
How air bikes produce resistance
Unlike some other styles of exercise bikes that may use magnets or a heavy flywheel to create resistance, air bikes rely solely on air. They’re equipped with fans that may have anywhere from five to 30 large blades. As you pedal, the fan spins, creating wind resistance. The faster and harder you pedal, the greater the resistance becomes. This means they essentially offer infinite resistance levels.
Stability
Stability is key for safe operation of any piece of fitness equipment, but especially so on something you’ll be pedaling intensely like an air bike. There are several factors that determine an air bike’s stability, including the size of its footprint and the overall build quality. Those with a wider and longer footprint are more stable, as are those with a sturdier and heavier build.
Noise
One of the biggest complaints about air bikes is the noise they create, and the harder and faster you pedal, the louder they get. At high intensities, the noise can be comparable to a vacuum cleaner. Unfortunately, this is unavoidable, as there’s no way for fan blades to spin quickly through the air without creating noise. That said, at medium intensities, which is what most people tend to pedal at for any extended period of time, the noise level shouldn’t be loud enough to disturb anyone not in the same room.
What to look for in a quality air bike
Adjustability
It’s important to be able to adjust exercise equipment to your body for the most ergonomic workout. In the case of an air bike, this means an adjustable seat that can move up and down at the very least, but ideally also forward and backward. If the model has stationary handles, those too should be height-adjustable.
Comfortable seat
A wide and well-padded seat can go a long way toward keeping you comfortable on your air bike and exercising for longer.
Performance tracking
Tracking your performance metrics is key to improving your fitness levels and motivating yourself to excel. Air bikes that offer performance tracking have a small display panel that can show distance, speed, calories burned and RPM. Some models may also connect with a dedicated app for longer-term fitness tracking.
Fitness programs
Getting an air bike and pedaling at a consistent speed is great, but you can really ramp up your exercise routines with fitness programs that push you to work out harder. These are generally only found on premium models and include various HIIT sessions.
Foot pegs
Most air bikes are a bit like ellipticals in that they have moving handles to work out both your upper and lower body. Models with foot pegs provide you with a stationary place to put your feet when you want to focus just on upper body conditioning.
Multiple grips
Multiple grips on an air bike serve two purposes: they allow you to change up your hand positioning either for specific fitness reasons or to offer some variety during your workout to keep you from getting uncomfortable. They may also allow multiple people to use an air bike without having to adjust the seat in between each user.
Weight capacity
Every air bike has a maximum user weight capacity that should never be exceeded. On the most basic models, this may be as little as 200 pounds. Some more premium air bikes may accommodate users up to 400 pounds.
Wheels
If you don’t have a lot of space in your home and plan on moving your air bike out of the way when not actively in use, wheels are a non-negotiable necessity. They allow one person to relatively easily move the bike around as needed without having to worry about damaging floors or lifting the entire machine.
How much you can expect to spend on an air bike
The most affordable air bikes start around $200. Premium and commercial models with all the bells and whistles can cost anywhere from $500-$1,500.
Air bike FAQ
How many calories can I burn on an air bike?
A. There’s no definitive answer for this on any piece of exercise equipment, because the amount of calories your body burns doing a particular activity is personal, and no two people will get the exact same results. It also depends on the intensity level. That said, the majority of people can burn somewhere from 10-30 calories per minute on an air bike. One particular personal trainer holds a record of burning 87 calories in a single minute on an air bike.
Can I adjust the resistance on an air bike?
A. The resistance isn’t manually adjustable on almost any air bikes. Instead, it increases dynamically as you pedal harder and the wind resistance increases.
What’s the best air bike to buy?
Top air bike
Schwinn Fitness AD Pro Airdyne Fan Bike
What you need to know: This calorie-burning machine features a single-stage belt drive for smooth action and a large display panel to track your fitness metrics.
What you’ll love: It has several HIIT programs to help push you to your limits, and it feels extremely stable even when pedaling at high intensities. Also, it’s equipped with foot pegs for those times you want to focus solely on upper body conditioning.
What you should consider: Some users complain the seat is uncomfortable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top air bike for the money
Marcy Exercise Upright Fan Bike
What you need to know: Despite coming at a reasonable price, this Marcy Upright Fan Bike has many of the same features of premium models, making it an excellent choice for those on a budget.
What you’ll love: It tracks time, speed, distance, calories and RPM to keep you abreast of your fitness metrics. The fan sends air toward your body to keep you cool during workouts too.
What you should consider: It doesn’t allow full range of motion of the arms for people over 6 feet tall.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Assault Fitness Assault AirBike Elite
What you need to know: It commands a high price tag, but this commercial-quality bike boasts all the bells and whistles serious fitness enthusiasts could ask for.
What you’ll love: You can adjust the seat up and down and forward and backward to achieve the best ergonomics for your body. The highly detailed display panel shows you every metric you want to know about your workout, and it even connects to mobile devices via Bluetooth for transferring that data to an app.
What you should consider: The display isn’t backlit and can be hard to see in dim light.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The next generation of ships for Royal Caribbean International is officially underway and has reached a major milestone as the keel has been laid for Icon of the Seas.
The ceremony, which marks the beginning of the ship’s physical assembly, took place at the Meyer Turku shipyard in southern Finland, on April 5, 2022.
Ceremonial Coins and Keel Laying
The keel laying ceremony includes the maritime tradition of placing a massive steel block into the building dock on top of freshly minted coins, which represent the shipyard and cruise line.
These coins are meant to bring luck during construction, and they will be retrieved and given to the ship’s captain and crew before setting sail to continue that good spirit on the open water.
“Five years ago, we began dreaming of Icon of the Seas, and now the next phase of this iconic adventure is beginning,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.
Other Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku senior executives also attended the momentous event, including Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group; Richard Fain, chairman of Royal Caribbean Group; Bernard Meyer, Meyer Group Managing Partner; and Tim Meyer, Meyer Turku CEO.
The ship’s physical construction began 10 months ago, in June 2021, with the first steel cut for the vessel. The keel-laying is another critical milestone in the construction, right on time as the ship makes progress toward completion.
Royal Caribbean’s First LNG-Powered Ship
Icon of the Seas will be the first ship in Royal Caribbean International’s fleet to be powered by liquified natural gas (LNG), the cleanest fuel available to large cruise ships.
Combining LNG with the cruise line’s already proven environmental practices, such as shore power connection and waste heat recovery that repurposes excess energy to help power ship operations, Icon of the Seas will be an important step in Royal Caribbean’s journey toward a clean-energy future.
Other advancements and innovations are likely aboard Icon of the Seas, and details will be revealed throughout the ship’s construction.
“As this game-changing ship takes shape, the excitement from families and travelers alike, travel advisors and our partners continues to build. Later this year, we’ll reveal the lineup of firsts and favorites that will set a new standard for vacations come fall 2023,” Bayley said.
Project Icon
Icon of the Seas was first announced in 2016, under the code name “Project Icon.” Scheduled to debut in the fall of 2023, the namesake of the new class is the first of three Icon-class ships already ordered by Royal Caribbean International.
Two sister ships, both of which will also be LNG-powered, have been tentatively scheduled for 2025 and 2026, though no further updates have been made about those upcoming vessels.
Icon of the Seas is anticipated to be one of the largest cruise ships in the world, weighing in at roughly 200,000 gross tons and with a projected guest capacity of approximately 5,650 passengers at double occupancy.
These details are only preliminary, however, and additional information will be released as the ship nears completion in the months ahead.
Though impressive, it is expected that the Oasis-class ships, led by the fleet’s new flagship and currently the largest cruise ship in the world, Wonder of the Seas, will still be larger than Icon of the Seas.
As Royal Caribbean International has a well-earned reputation for innovation, however, Icon of the Seas is sure to have amazing features and brand new options to amaze and thrill guests on what will undoubtedly become an iconic ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet.
Stay tuned to Cruise Hive for further updates and new information about Icon of the Seas as more updates are revealed.
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The struggling Utah Jazz will play host to the surging Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.
Memphis (55-23) comes into the contest having won seven games in a row and has clinched the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference with only four games remaining in the regular season.
Utah (46-32) has lost six of its last seven games to fall into the No. 6 position in the West.
The Jazz’s most recent defeat was another gut punch, in which they held a big lead before wilting down the stretch against the Golden State Warriors. Utah has had a couple of days off since the 111-107 loss in San Francisco.
The Warriors, despite playing without Steph Curry, scored 18 straight points on six 3-pointers to rally past the Jazz. Utah held a 21-point lead in the stunning setback.
It was Utah’s 15th loss this season after leading by 10 or more points.
Jazz star Donovan Mitchell believes the team can still turn things around in time to make some noise in the postseason.
“We have a group of guys — including myself — where it’s gonna feel good when we figure it out,” Mitchell said. “So, we can sit here and feel sorry for ourselves or we can use it as fuel. And I think we have a group of guys who want to do that. Yeah, we messed up. We’ve messed up fourth quarters 14 times, 15 times. How do we respond? How do we adjust? That’s really where I’m at, that’s where we’re at. We’ll figure it out.”
Realistically, the Jazz are fighting with Denver (47-32) for the fifth or sixth seed in the first round, but they’re only 1.5 games ahead of Minnesota (45-34) for the seventh spot, which would require a play-in victory to make the playoffs.
The Grizzlies, meanwhile, are locked into the No. 2 spot, seven games behind No. 1 Phoenix and 5.5 games ahead of Golden State.
Memphis picked up an especially impressive win last weekend, beating the Suns at home 122-114 even though Ja Morant (knee), Desmond Bane (ankle), Steven Adams (calf), Tyus Jones (hand) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (thigh) were sidelined with injuries.
Dillon Brooks led the red-hot Grizzlies with 30 points as his team snapped Phoenix’s nine-game winning streak.
“These are definitely culture wins,” Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said, “because you’re going up against the best team in the league.”
Jenkins thought it was a statement victory for the Grizzlies, who were eliminated after a feisty showing against the Jazz in the first round last postseason.
“Tonight’s a night where you can put your stamp (on it), and say ‘This is who we are, and we’re going to be here for a really long time,'” Jenkins said after Friday’s victory.
Assistant Darko Rajakovic finished coaching the game for the Grizzlies after Jenkins was tossed in the second quarter with two technical fouls.
Memphis has beaten Utah in their first two meetings this season — 119-118 at Vivint Arena in November and 119-109 at home in January.
–Field Level Media
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The Eugene 4J school board has three ways to be involved in interviews for superintendent finalists. People can write questions, send feedback after the interviews are shared, or they can be part of a 10-12 person interview panel.
Eugene 4J Chief of Staff Kerry Delf told KLCC, “What’s new and different about this process is having multiple panels of community members who are nominated by themselves or others, and really allows for a greater number of community members to engage and provide that input.”
Delf said being a panelist is a commitment. Besides the interview session, there are two required meetings, including anti-bias training. They want representation from staff, students, families and others.
There are currently two board positions vacant as well. Delf said those are expected to be filled April 27th, and superintendent finalist interviews should be in early May. The deadline to nominate someone for the panels is Sunday, April 10th.
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The Atlanta Hawks will look to extend their winning streak and continue an improbable run at avoiding the Eastern Conference play-in tournament when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.
On a night when the Raptors could clinch a postseason berth, the Hawks officially would be eliminated in their pursuit of a top-six finish in the East with a loss.
Atlanta (41-37), which already has clinched no worse than 10th place in the East, begins the week four games behind the Raptors (45-33) and Chicago Bulls (45-33) with four to play. They cannot catch the Bulls, who have beaten both the Hawks and Raptors in the season series, but can still draw even with Toronto and tie the season series by winning four straight while the Raptors would have to lose four.
Equally important, a sixth straight Hawks win would keep them ahead of the Charlotte Hornets (40-38) and Brooklyn Nets (40-38) in their duel for the eighth, ninth and 10th spots in the Eastern play-in tournament.
With all teams involved playing Tuesday night, it’s a dizzying array of possibilities. Hawks coach Nate McMillan frankly would rather just focus on a team that he believes is rolling.
“I think it’s been the best basketball,” he said of a five-game winning streak that included a 122-115 victory over the Nets on Saturday. “It’s been consistent basketball. We’ve established our defense. Offensively, we’re getting ball movement. We’re scoring the ball. Both groups are consistent.
“This is the team (we’ve expected). It’s showing up at the right time. It’s good to get into a rhythm this time of the season. You take that into the next game. Five wins in a row for us — we seem to be playing with good rhythm.”
The leader of the band has been Trae Young, who has topped 30 points in four of the last five games, registering double-doubles on three of those occasions.
As Young has gone, so has the victory in the first two meetings with the Raptors this season. He sat out a January home loss to the Raptors, then was held without a 3-pointer in a defeat at Toronto in early February. He rebounded, however, to score 41 points in a victory in a rematch at home later in the month.
The Raptors had a five-game winning streak before falling 114-109 at home to the Miami Heat on Sunday. It prevented them from clinching a higher finishing spot than the Hawks.
The Raptors still can clinch a playoff berth Tuesday night, but that would require not only a win by them but also a loss by the Cleveland Cavaliers (43-36) at Orlando.
OG Anunoby missed the Miami game with a bruised thigh, continuing a trend of lineup-shuffling that Raptors coach Nick Nurse would like to see stop.
“It’s been surprising how little they have been available,” he said of his preferred starting lineup. “All year long, it feels like hardly any at all. I think we need to get them a little more organized and a little bit more connected.”
Anunoby had been one of the Raptors’ best players during the five-game winning streak. He averaged 16.0 points, shooting 54.7 percent from the field and 55.6 percent on 3-pointers.
Having not played since suffering the injury Friday, Anunoby could return to face the Hawks.
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From the moment Trey Lance was drafted, the 49ers have been doing their damndest to sell other teams on the virtues of Jimmy Garoppolo. On yesterday’s Good Morning Football, former 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders did it for them.
“There’s certain people who know who they are. Jimmy G. knows who he is. Jimmy G. plays with swagger, Jimmy G. has his own swagger. He’s not walking around saying it, but Jimmy G. plays with swagger. Jimmy G. is a leader. He’s a natural leader.
I’ve played with a lot of quarterbacks. When I tell you this guy is a leader, he’s a leader. He allows guys to follow him, not just by how he works, but when he comes in and he’s running meetings like coaches? He’s a natural born leader.”
Sanders went on to say that Garoppolo is the kind of person that would take Trey Lance under his wing because he wanted Lance to be successful.
“That’s why I respect him, always.”
When pressed more about the relationship between the two quarterbacks knowing that Garoppolo was training his replacement, Sanders elaborated.
“Jimmy is looking at it like, ‘Hey, you come in, I know who I am. There are 31 other football teams out here. There’s 31 other football teams, I’ll get another shot somewhere. I respect you guys, but at the end of the day I’ll go somewhere else if need be, but let me choose where I want to go.’”
That last sentence is particularly interesting considering all that has transpired between Garoppolo’s camp and the team since the start of the Scouting Combine in February. Was Sanders relaying something he got directly from conversations with Garoppolo or was he simply applying what his own preference would be in Jimmy G.’s situation?
Regardless, Sanders’ words on Garoppolo’s leadership should mean a lot. As our own Marc Delucchi pointed out on Twitter, Sanders has been around some elite quarterbacks in his career. Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger, and Josh Allen, to name a few. Clearly, he knows a good leader when he sees one.
Now, how do we make sure the Panthers see that interview?
Get up to date on everything happening with the team by downloading the 49ers in Five podcast! Available for you every weekday morning, everywhere you get podcasts.
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49ers expressing interest in DB Tre Webb at Montana State Pro Day
“Representatives from 20 NFL teams are in attendance. Wilson reports that Webb recorded a 35.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-6-inch broad jump.”
“Toure is an interesting prospect. He has decent size at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, but tends to work better out of the slot. Additionally Toure is not a speedster, but is known for being an exceptional downhill threat, gaining speed as he runs deeper routes and showing excellent ball skills. He posted the second-highest yards per catch (19.5) in Nebraska history.”
Greg Papa floats sleeper team that could enter Jimmy Garoppolo sweepstakes
“If you want to save the year. I think Cleveland with Deshaun Watson is a Super Bowl team. The AFC is loaded so it may not turn out that way, but it’s a really good roster. I’m not going to trust Baker to be the backup now, he’s pouting like a child. They’ll move him around the draft. Brissett is a nice player, but I think he’s a one or two game stopgap. He’s a great backup until you have to play him. Jimmy is a better player, we all acknowledge that. That could be the difference of coming out of the Watson suspension with a chance in November to make the playoffs and win.”
Cohn: Switching from Garoppolo to Lance is the Best Move of the Offseason By Far
“Just the threat alone of him running will create bigger lanes for the running backs, plus the threat of Lance faking the handoff and throwing deep will back off defenses, so the 49ers running backs won’t have to continuously smash into eight-man boxes — a staple of the Garoppolo Offense.”
“Join 49ers RedZone co-host Rohan Chakravarthi and Larry Krueger, formerly of KNBR’s Tolbert, Krueger, and Brooks Podcast as they discuss the 49ers offseason, as well as look forward to the NFL Draft and potential draft candidates for the team.”
‘He’s a natural-born winner’: Emmanuel Sanders defends 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo
“I love Jimmy G,” Sanders said on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football. “This is a guy that I remember, going into games, I used to play with so much confidence because I knew that this guy is a winner. You go back and look at his win percentage, his win percentage is ridiculous. He’s a natural-born winner. The moment he got to San Francisco, he started winning.””
49ers legend Frank Gore to make pro boxing debut for Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Promotions
“It was announced Monday that Gore, who’s amassed the third most rushing yards in NFL history, is set to make his professional boxing debut for Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Promotions at a boxing/MMA event on May 14 in Jackson, Miss. His opponent hasn’t been determined.”
“After spending the past six weeks talking to coaches and experts inside college football as well as many NFL sources, I put together my mock draft based on those evaluations and the needs of each team....”
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At the NFL Combine in Indianapolis last month, Baylor cornerback Kalon “Boogie” Barnes ran a 4.23 40-yard dash. That was the fastest time by a defensive back in the NFL Network era and one one-hundredth of a second behind John Ross, who set the combine record at 4.22 in 2017.
It’s no surprise that Barnes ran well. The 5-11, 183-pound cornerback was a member of Baylor’s track team and holds the Texas high-school record in the 100-meter dash at 10.22 seconds.
According to Aaron Wilson, the 49ers are set to hold a Zoom meeting with Barnes. Now, as for his skills on the field, he’s viewed as a late Day 3 pick:
Cornerback with the traits worthy of consideration for a late-round pick. Barnes has legitimate track speed but his play can be too reliant upon that aspect of his game. He’s a better athlete than cover man, often losing track of his coverage duties. He’s athletic and has no excuses for not playing with better technique. Barnes’ length and ball skills could have a team willing to plug him into a practice squad slot to see if there is more consistent football ahead for him.
San Francisco has successfully developed Emmanuel Moseley, who was an undrafted free agent. I’m sure Moseley’s scouting report didn’t project him as a starter on a championship-caliber defense.
The visits for the Niners should continue to pick up. According to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco, Nebraska wideout Samori Toure met with wide receiver coach Leonard Hankerson Monday. Toure finished 2021 with 46 receptions for 898 yards and five touchdowns.
At his pro day, the 6’3, 191-pound receiver Toure ran a 4.43 40-yard dash (would have been good for 12th among all WRs at the Combine), with an impressive 6.77 3-cone drill (good for second), and a short shuttle of 4.22 (good for fourth). Toure is likely another Day 3 target for the Niners.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP)- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan approved a new congressional map Monday with more compact districts, after a judge struck down a previous map 10 days ago for being a “product of extreme partisan gerrymandering.”
The Republican governor, who has long pushed for redistricting reform, described the new map as a “huge improvement” over the one approved over his veto in December by the General Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats.
“This is something that we’ve been focused on for eight years," Hogan told reporters after signing legislation with the newly drawn political boundaries. "It’s a tremendous victory for democracy and for free and fair elections in Maryland. When these maps came out in December, I said they were unconstitutional and violated the law.”
With Maryland's primary set for July 19, leaders in the legislature said voters, candidates, and election officials need to have certainty about the congressional district boundaries.
House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson, who are both Democrats, said the judge's ruling contained new legal standards. They said continued delays, and a lack of clear direction in the appeals process were not in the public’s best interest.
“It is the job of the General Assembly to craft new maps after the census that comply with the law. We believe we have now done that with the Congressional map twice,” Jones and Ferguson said in a joint statement. “In the interest of democracy, we have presented the Governor with this new Congressional map and believe it complies with the trial court judge’s brand new legal standards.”
A quickly redrawn congressional map was passed on Wednesday, five days after a judge struck down the one lawmakers approved in December as unconstitutional for diluting Republican votes. It was the first congressional map drawn by Democrats to be struck down this redistricting cycle.
Last week, a judge declared New York’s new Democrat-drawn congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional. Courts have previously intervened to block maps they found to be GOP gerrymanders in North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
In Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1, Democrats hold a 7-1 advantage over the GOP in the state's U.S. House seats.
The initial map approved by Democrats over Hogan's veto made the lone Republican-held district held by Rep. Andy Harris more competitive. The new map takes away a portion that stretched from the Eastern Shore across the Chesapeake Bay into an area with more Democrats.
Republicans have long criticized the congressional map with its long, contorted lines as one of the most gerrymandered in the nation.
The new map for Maryland's eight U.S. House seats makes the districts more compact.
In her 94-page ruling, Judge Lynne Battaglia found the previous map violated the state constitutional requirement that legislative districts consist of adjoining territory and be compact in form, with due regard for natural boundaries and political subdivisions. It also violated the state constitution’s free elections, free speech and equal protection clauses, she said.
Del. Neil Parrott, a Washington County Republican who brought a lawsuit against the map, said the new map is “a much better map.”
“Now, I still think it's a gerrymandered map, however it's much, much better than the one in December,” said Parrott, who is running for Congress in the 6th Congressional District, which had been held by a Republican until the last round of redistricting a decade ago.
Democratic Rep. David Trone, the incumbent in the western Maryland district, described the new map as “a small but important step toward ending partisan gerrymandering.”
“Being disadvantaged by this process is a price I am willing to pay to move Maryland and our country forward,” Trone said in a statement. "What we now need is a national solution - and for all elected officials across the country to get back to dealing with issues important to those we were elected to represent.”
Meanwhile, a special magistrate filed a report Monday rejecting legal challenges to a separate map for state legislative districts. The recommendations from Alan Wilner, a retired judge, go to the Maryland Court of Appeals, the state's highest court.
“We are not surprised by Judge Wilner’s reasoning in recommending denial of all challenges to the State legislative map,” Jones and Ferguson said. “We closely followed the legal standards that have been developed by the State’s highest court over last three redistricting cycles.”
Doug Mayer, a spokesman for Fair Maps Maryland which is contesting the map, said Wilner's report “represents the opinion of one person and we strongly disagree with his conclusions.”
The Court of Appeals already had delayed the state’s primary for all elections from June 28 to July 19. This is a big election year: Voters will decide all 188 seats in the state legislature; statewide offices such as governor, attorney general and comptroller; a U.S. Senate seat and all eight congressional seats.
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Shirley Ruth (Meagher) Pfirman, of Crisfield, Maryland, died April 1 after a brief battle with cancer. She was 74.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was a 1965 graduate of Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, New Jersey and a 1969 graduate of Kutztown University, Pennsylvania, where she received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
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CTA train operator pushed onto tracks while trying to retrieve phone at Granville Red Line station
CHICAGO - A CTA train operator was pushed onto the tracks while trying to retrieve a cellphone Monday night at the Granville Red Line stop in the Edgewater neighborhood on the Far North Side.
Around 8:34 p.m., the train operator was asked for help in retrieving a cellphone that fell onto the tracks, police said.
As he turned to look at the tracks, the operator was pushed from behind causing him to fall and land on the rails, according to police.
The operator was experiencing soreness throughout his body and was taken to St. Francis Hospital where he was listed in fair condition, police said.
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No one is in custody as Area Three detectives investigate.
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Obama visiting White House on Tuesday to tout health care law with Biden
WASHINGTON - The last time President Barack Obama was in the White House was on Jan. 20, 2017, when he left to escort his successor — bent on overturning "Obamacare" — to the Capitol to be inaugurated.
Obama returns to the White House on Tuesday for a moment he can savor. His signature Affordable Care Act is now part of the fabric of the American health care system, and President Joe Biden is looking to extend its reach. Sign-ups under the health law have increased under Biden's stewardship, and more generous taxpayer subsidies have cut costs for enrollees, albeit temporarily.
Biden and Obama are marking the 12th anniversary of the law that back in 2010 the then-vice president had memorably called a "big (expletive) deal." Its staying power has been enhanced by three Supreme Court victories and an emphatic thumbs-down vote by the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., which took the wind out of President Donald Trump’s efforts to repeal and replace it.
The law was such a bugaboo in 2010 that Democrats rarely invoked it as they went into a midterm election that turned out to be, in Obama's own words, a "shellacking." Now, Democrats are hoping the political equation will work to their advantage, and that a focus on shoring up the tween-age health law can help them avoid a debacle at the polls this November.
In addition to talking health care at the White House, Biden and Obama plan to meet for lunch, recalling their weekly ritual when Biden served as Obama’s vice president.
"They are real friends, not just Washington friends," said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. She indicated that the two presidents would also discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other world events.
FILE IMAGE - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) is embraced by Vice President Joe Biden before signing the Affordable Health Care for America Act during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 23, 2010, in Washington, DC. Biden was heard
Obama likes to refer to his health care law as a "starter home" that Americans can build upon, gradually reducing the 9% share of the population that remains uninsured. The rate was nearly 15% in 2013, before the coverage provisions of the law took effect. Between the health law's Medicaid expansion and its health insurance markets, more than 30 million people are now estimated to be getting coverage.
Shortly after taking office, Biden opened up the health insurance markets to anyone seeking coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his coronavirus relief bill provided a significant, though temporary, increase in financial assistance. The result was a record 14.5 million people signed up for subsidized private coverage.
When it comes to how to keep that trend going, Obama and Biden have no shortage of options to discuss.
The Biden administration has been working on a fix to what's known as the law's family glitch, a quirk estimated to be keeping about 5 million people from getting coverage under the law. The White House announced the new policy proposal Tuesday.
People tripped up by the family glitch are dependents of workers who have an offer of employer coverage that the government interprets as being affordable. As a rule, people with affordable employer coverage are not eligible for taxpayer-subsidized ACA plans.
But the issue with the current interpretation is that affordability is determined by the cost for employee-only coverage, and not more expensive family policies. Workers able to afford their own share may not be able to cover premiums for the entire family. So the family is cut out of ACA coverage.
A Biden administration regulation addressing the issue recently cleared White House review. The intent of the original policy was to prevent people with employer coverage from going into the health law's subsidized markets, but advocates say it has proven too restrictive.
The White House estimates that the fix would help 200,000 people get insurance and bring costs down for nearly 1 million more.
There are more fundamental issues for the two presidents to consider as well, both policy-wise and politically.
Unless Democrats in Congress finally coalesce around a version of Biden's social legislation, his enhanced financial assistance for millions purchasing ACA plans will expire at the end of this year. A return to higher premiums would likely trigger an increase in the number of uninsured people, a political embarrassment for Democrats committed to expanding coverage.
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The Biden legislation, which passed the House but sputtered in the Senate, also includes a mechanism for providing coverage to as many as 4 million uninsured low-income adults in states that have refused the health law's Medicaid expansion. It would deliver on Biden's campaign promise to build on existing government programs to move the U.S. closer to coverage for all.
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Teen charged in armed carjacking on Chicago's West Side
CHICAGO - A teenager was charged in connection with an armed carjacking last September in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago's West Side.
The 18-year-old was accused of a taking a vehicle from a 49-year-old man at gunpoint on Sept. 24, 2021 in the 700 block of North Drake Avenue, police said.
He was arrested Monday and charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm, police said.
The teen has not been identified because he was a juvenile at the time of the carjacking, according to police.
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Zelenskyy addresses UN's most powerful body on alleged massacres in Ukraine
BUCHA, Ukraine - Ukraine's president planned to address the U.N.'s most powerful body on Tuesday after even more grisly evidence emerged of civilian massacres in areas that Russian forces recently left. Western nations expelled dozens more of Moscow's diplomats and weighed further sanctions as they expressed their disgust at what they say are war crimes.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech to the Security Council will be rich with symbolism, but the invitation and other displays of Western support are unlikely to alter the situation on the ground. He says his forces desperately need more powerful weaponry, some of which the West has been reluctant to give. Russia's veto guarantees the body will take no action, and it was unclear whether its representatives would even remain in the chamber for the video address.
Ukrainian officials said the bodies of at least 410 civilians have been found in towns around Kyiv that were recaptured from Russian forces and that a "torture chamber" was discovered in the town called Bucha, from which some of the grimmest details have emerged.
BUCHA, KYIV PROVINCE, UKRAINE, APRIL 04: Tanya Nedashkivska, 57, grieves next to the tomb of her husband buried on the backyard of her house in Bucha, Ukraine, April 4th, 2022. Tanya alleges her husband was tortured and executed by Russian soldiers i
Associated Press journalists in the town have counted dozens of corpses in civilian clothes. Many appeared to have been shot at close range, and some had their hands bound or their flesh burned. A mass grave in a churchyard held bodies wrapped in plastic. The Ukrainian prosecutor-general’s office said the bodies of five men with their hands bound were found in the basement of a children’s sanatorium where civilians were tortured and killed.
High-resolution satellite imagery by commercial provider Maxar Technologies, meanwhile, showed that many of the bodies had been lying in the open for weeks, during the time that Russian forces were in the town. The New York Times first reported on the images showing the dead.
KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 4: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) A grave with corpses, victims of the clashes in the church of Bucha, Ukraine on April 4, 2022. (Photo by Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
U.S. President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin should be tried for war crimes.
RELATED: Biden: ‘War criminal’ Putin should face trial for Bucha killings
"Only non-humans are capable of this," said Angelica Chernomor, a refugee from Kyiv who crossed into Poland with her two children, and who had seen the photos from Bucha. "Even if people live under a totalitarian regime, they must retain feelings, dignity, but they do not."
Chernomor is among the more than 4 million Ukrainians who have fled the country in the wake of the Feb. 24 invasion. More than 7 million more people have been displaced inside Ukraine, the U.N. migration agency estimates.
Russia has rejected allegations of atrocities, with officials repeatedly saying without evidence that the scenes were faked. Moscow said it would speak about Bucha at the U.N. on Tuesday, indicating its representatives will attend at least part of the meeting.
KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 4: Car hit by shrapnel in Bucha, Ukraine as Russian attacks continue on April 4, 2022. (Photo by Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Russia has sought to refute similar accusations against its forces in the past by accusing its enemies of forging photos and video, and of using so-called crisis actors. Western officials and independent reporters say Russia spreads disinformation to mask its actions.
As Western leaders condemned the killings in Bucha, Italy, Spain and Denmark expelled dozens of Russian diplomats on Tuesday, following moves by Germany and France. Hundreds of Russian diplomats have been sent home since the start of the invasion, many accused of being spies. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the expulsions a "short-sighted" measure that would complicate communication during the crisis and warned they would be met with "reciprocal steps."
RELATED: Russia faces growing outrage amid new evidence of atrocities in Ukraine
In another show of support, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to travel to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy this week. The 27-nation EU has been a steadfast backer of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24 and has already pushed through four rounds of sanctions. A fifth round is being considered this week.
But Western nations are divided over how far to go. Some are calling for a boycott of Russian oil and gas imports, while Germany and others fear that such a move could plunge the continent into a severe economic crisis. And countries from the NATO alliance have refused to hand over some of the most powerful weaponry Zelenskyy has asked for, like fighter jets.
Their provision of other weapons and equipment has been credited with helping Ukraine mount a stiffer than expected resistance to Russia’s overwhelming firepower.
That resistance stopped Russian forces from overrunning the capital, and their troops are now in retreat from areas around Kyiv. About two-thirds of the Russian troops deployed around the city are either in Belarus or on their way there, said a U.S. defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an intelligence assessment.
The official said they were probably getting more supplies and reinforcements. Other Western and Ukrainian officials have warned that Russian forces in retreat are merely regrouping. Some are already redeploying to the east, where Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukrainian forces in the Donbas region since 2014.
Zelenskyy appealed again Monday for more weaponry to face down this coming offensive.
"If we had already got what we needed — all these planes, tanks, artillery, anti-missile and anti-ship weapons — we could have saved thousands of people," he said.
The president’s video addresses to European capitals, in which he has sought to rally diplomatic, financial and military support for his country, have become near daily affairs, and he was expected to address the Spanish parliament on Tuesday.
But the speech to the Security Council could be even more dramatic, with all eyes on the reaction of any Russian representatives present.
The Ukrainian military says that, in the Donbas, Russia is focused on seizing the cities of Popasna and Rubizhne in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions and the Azov Sea port of Mariupol, which has seen weeks of heavy fighting at a staggering cost to the city and its residents.
"The enemy is regrouping troops and concentrating its efforts on preparing an offensive operation in the east of our country," it said in a statement. "The goal is to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions," which Russia has recognized as independent.
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The Ukrainian governor of Luhansk on Tuesday urged residents to stay inside, shut windows and doors, and prepare wet face masks after a Russian strike hit a storage tank holding nitric acid near Rubizhne, which the Russians have been trying to seize.
Serhiy Haidai warned that the chemical, which is used in fertilizer and explosives, "is dangerous if inhaled, swallowed and in contact with skin and mucous membranes." The Russian military has not commented on the alleged strike, and it could not be independently verified.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk meanwhile said seven humanitarian corridors will be open on Tuesday, including from besieged Mariupol, where 1,500 civilians were able to escape in private vehicles on Monday, as well as the Russian-controlled Berdyansk.
But it was not immediately clear whether Russia has agreed to halt the fighting along the corridors. Previous efforts to bring civilians to safety through humanitarian corridors have failed because of renewed fighting.
An international Red Cross team gave up on entering Mariupol at least for Tuesday, after several days of trying to deliver aid to the besieged city and help escort civilians out.
The International Committee of the Red Cross said the team was held overnight held by police in Manhush, west of Mariupol, but later released. It did not identify the nationality of the police, but Manhush has been under Russian control for weeks.
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This story has been updated to correct that Mariupol is on the Azov Sea, not the Black Sea.
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Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Ukraine; Edith Lederer at the United Nations; Lolita Baldor in Washington and Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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